A Slice of Sebastopol History Henry S

Follow us on Daylight savings time FALL BACK Sebastopol Sign up for the FREE e-Edition Sebastopol and get the latest local news October 30, 2020 12 Pages October 30, 2020 12 Pages delivered to your mailbox Sebastopol SebastopolEstablished Quote of the week: Established “When you face your fear, most 2020 of the time you will discover that 2020 it was not really such a big threat after all. We all need some form of deeply rooted, powerful moti- vation - it empowers us to over- come obstacles so we can live our dreams.” -Les Brown A Slice of Sebastopol history Henry S. Barnes & Eliza Jane Moore GuesI am a singers bornWho? in California on October 25, 1984. As a child, I was only allowed to listen to gospel music because my parents were pastors. Eventually I branched out and gained fame as a pop singer. My 2010 album featured five songs that topped the charts. Answer: Katy Perry Katy Answer: Inside this issue By Suzanne Guerra Aaron Henry Barnes and Lydia Harlan had ten children, as Teachable moment 2 mentioned in a previous column. Get active and join clubs 2 Their first-born, Jonathan W, Obituary 3 was born and died in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, (March Are the holidays cancelled 3 31, 1839 to November 5, 1841). Virtual Zine Fest 4 Their second-oldest, Henry S. Sebastopol Sea Serpents 7 Barnes, was born on 20 May Laguna Foundation 7 1841 in Mercer Co, Pennsylva- Creativity is contagious 10 nia and traveled with his parents, using an oxen team to Missouri and across the United States to California, where they arrived by 1850. They settled in Green Val- ley (Analy) Sebastopol between 1855 and 1858. Café Espresso He did not have a middle name; only the initial “S.” He Feature of the week passed the single middle initial “S” on to his youngest child. away several years ago and I do County as a student in the Pleas- attended the school. Students William Pilling. County Super- Many years ago, a distant cousin not know what proof he had ant Hill School from August 15, ranged in age from six years of intendent Doctor William G. Lee told me that the “S” came from about this. 1859 to October 14, 1859. age to 18 years of age and there is also named. his great-grandfather, William S. Henry is listed on the Report Brothers John and William Perry, were fifteen girls and eighteen As a matter of interest, student Barnes, but the cousin passed of Public Schools of Sonoma as well as his sister, Nancy, also boys. Their teacher ‘s name was ‘History’ see page 12 Weekly Columns WSCUHSD holds a town hall meeting Thomas Elias 3 Peg Rogers 3 By Cassandra May Albaugh the public to share their concerns about this decision. County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins was very vocal at Sweeping up solutions 3 The West Sonoma County Union High School District They are the next town hall meeting on November 4, and the meeting and in a Facebook post afterwards. She felt Words to ponder 3 held their first of two planned town hall meetings on- the next regular board meeting on November 18. The the board failed to provide proper notice to the commu- line, Wednesday October 20. The topic of the meeting agenda and link can be found at: nity. She requested “postcards be sent to neighbors of was the question of whether to consolidate high schools https://www.wscuhsd.org under the Board of Trustee tab. the schools as well as parents of elementary, middle and into a single campus. These are listening sessions de- Well over a hundred parents, teachers and community high schoolers.” She wanted “physical signs to be placed signed to allow Board of Trustee members to gather in- stakeholders attended this initial town hall. But to too around the community in order to support further com- puts from the affected communities prior to deciding. many attendees, the notice of this topic and the town hall munity engagement and outreach as this critical decision This was the third opportunity for the public to weigh- meeting was insufficient. Despite articles in this paper, is made.” She also pointed out that “maybe this isn’t the in. The first, on October 7, when the board held a special and others; the announcements on social media; the best time to make a decision that will permanently alter meeting and were presented the results of a feasibility emails, texts and letters sent by Superintendent Toni the face of West County.” Hopkins represents the Fifth study looking at if consolidation could be done. Next, at Beal and others; many said they didn’t receive advance District on the County’s Board of Supervisors. The dis- the board’s regular meeting, on October 14, they set notice of the meeting and didn’t know that the district trict includes the entire West County and west and south- aside an hour to continue the dialogue with the commu- was even considering consolidation as an option to solve west Santa Rosa up to Highway 101. Hopkins is a nity. There are at least two additional opportunities for budgetary issues. ‘WSCUHSD’ see page 2 Entertainment Dungeness Crab opener on the horizon for the recreational angler By Patrick Norton shore can be particularly successful. It’s hard not to feel a little melancholy as Despite the chosen method of fishing, an- we head deeper into the fall. Day length is glers always need to do so responsibly. For Scott Sheldon 12 shortening, gardens are going dormant and first time crab anglers, make sure you have a salmon season is quickly coming to an end. current fishing license issued by the California Ken Weise 12 However, as always in the cycle of life, end- Department of Fish and Wildlife. A crab ings signal new beginnings. For the recre- gauge is another essential piece of gear to en- ational angler that new beginning is the sure crabs are of legal size. Be sure to follow Health... opening of Dungeness crab season, expected all current CDFW regulations. Online regula- Body... to re-open November 7, 2020. Just in time to tions can be found at www.wildlife.ca.gov. keep seasonal affective disorder at bay. There For recreational anglers dropping traps from Mind... are a few things to keep in mind, and some up- boats or kayaks, the California Ocean Protec- Sprit... front costs to get into the sport. However, the tion council has posted best practices for rig- rewards far surpass the challenges. If any- ging traps with lines and buoys to minimized thing, a fresh pot of Dungeness crab makes whale entanglement. The best practices guide Julie Ann Soukoulis 6 any day on the water that much more enjoy- can be found here www.opc.ca.gov. It is up to George Malkemus 6 able. us to do what we can to keep our fisheries and Seema Verma 6 Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus Magister) wildlife safe for all to enjoy. Steven Campbell 6 inhabits the sandy and muddy bottoms of the There are a few more things to consider be- Glenn Mollette 6 Pacific Ocean from Alaska’s Aleutian Islands fore heading out into the sun, sand and the sea to Santa Barbara and occasionally further to dredge up your delicacies. Besides getting south. Luckily, we find ourselves within that your gear in order remember to check condi- range and able to enjoy this sweet succulent tions before you go. Swells, tides, winds and crustacean. Once you know where to find currents will all influence your safety, success them it’s only a matter of how to catch them. and enjoyment when targeting Dungeness Kids Dungeness crabs can be taken from beaches, crab. Poseidon, the lord of the sea, is a morose piers and jetties making this delicious game immortal and conditions on the ocean can accessible to most recreational anglers. In change quickly. Best not to tempt fate and en- Bodega Bay popular places to fish for Dunge- sure conditions will be conducive to a good ness crab include Doran Regional Park and day on the water. The last thing you will want Lawson’s Landing near the mouth of Tomales to check on before heading out are any clo- Activities for kids Bay. From shore, traps and snares are the typ- sures to the fishery due to naturally occurring Kids activities ical methods employed to wrest these feisty toxins such as domoic acid. The Office of En- including coloring pages arthropods from the sea. Of course, if you vironmental Health Hazard Assessment and enjoy getting wet, skin diving is another op- the California Department of Public Health do tion for harvesting Dungeness crab. If you are an excellent job diligently monitoring levels Kids Fun Science 7 lucky enough to own a boat or kayak or able of naturally occurring toxins in Dungeness Photo by Patrick Norton to hire a charter, dropping traps further from ‘Crab’ see page 7 Pet column 4 Give a gift that keeps on giving Puzzles A subscription to The Community VOICE Crossword 11 all year long Sudoku 11 $ $ Word Search 11 Only 50 per year 10 of which goes to Horoscope 11 FIRE VICTIM’S FUND Public Notices Call 584-2222 Public notices 8, 9 or visit us on the web Avisos Públicos 8, 9 www.thecommunityvoice.com Classifieds click on ‘Subscribe’ top right Classifieds 4 2 - Friday, October 30, 2020 Newspaper of Sebastopol The Community Voice Established 1993 Teachable moment Get active and join clubs Member California Printed on 100% Disparate treatment By Gayle Turner Rotary Club of Sebastopol Newspaper Publishers Association recycled paper With this new normal that we are all learning to P.O.

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