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volume 50, number 18 one section gualala, california price $1.63+taX august 3, 2018 Mendocino Complex fire Suspects arrested for murder of Ukiah Friedman’s delivery man Three suspects have truck. They said they been arrested for the had information that he kidnapping and mur- may have been involved der of Jose Martinez, in large marijuana deals a Cloverdale resident and had recently been who worked as a deliv- receiving threats. ery man for the Ukiah Martinez s truck was Friedman s Home Im- found in Santa Rosa provement store, bring- early on July 17, with its ing supplies to coastal license plates swapped construction sites. out. Law enforcement Martinez was first identified three sus- reported missing to the pects: Felix Fernando Cloverdale Police De- Carreon, with whom partment by his daugh- Martinez had previously ter on July 2, though he dealt, Socorro Sierra, had not been seen since who had threatened June 29. The Clover- Martinez, and Climmie dale Police Department, Smith-Hill, an alleged along with the Sonoma accomplice. View of fire from Highway 20 looking toward Lakeport. Photo courtesy of Mendocino County Sheriff. County Sheriff’s Office The Sheriff s Detec- and other law enforce- tives believe Martinez Fire season begins early, ravaging Mendocino County, No. California; ment agencies, inter- was kidnapped June 29 viewed his family mem- by the trio, taken to a Local firefighters feel brunt as all available hands deployed in fight bers and friends and creek near the Cal Pine remained on the look- By S.J. Black under investigation, Cal Firefighters are hav- shifts battling 17 Cali- See Arrest… out for Martinez or his [email protected] Fire reported. ing difficulty trying to fornia wildfires, includ- continued on page 12 The Mendocino Com- Pardon my French, gauge long-distance ing the deadly Carr Fire plex fire continues to but it s a shit show, said spotting and the winds, near Redding. Mental health gaps in blaze furiously through Chief Gregg Warner of fuel and topography are The exhausted and Northern California, the South Coast Volun- keeping the fire aggres- hungry crews are be- Mendocino County due to making apparent the teer Fire Department sive, Cal Fire reported. coming resigned to fire early start of a longer in Gualala. He s gotten Further, weather con- seasons that start ear- funding, outreach, stigma fire season this year. four hours of sleep in ditions are making the lier and burn longer and By S.J. Black borders. As of Wednesday, the three days, and he said containment difficult unleash increasingly [email protected] Isolation and few re- flames were 24 percent it s been a struggle try- as hot, dry and windy unpredictable blazes. (This is the first in a sources point to limited contained. ing to keep everyone go- conditions persist. It is For many of the fire- series of articles the ICO services for residents, The two fires, located ing when they re all so estimated the fire will be fighters, slamming down will publish examin- whose fear of stigma can on Highway 20 about 8 tired. fully contained in about 9,000-calorie meals be- ing the state of mental be stifling and prevent a miles northeast of Ukiah The strike team has a week. tween shifts, the non- health care in Mendoci- connection to sources of and on Old River Road been going good, he said, Then Tuesday after- stop effort has become no County. The articles help. Mendocino County about 6 miles from Hop- but there have been noon a third fire, the routine. are funded in part by the also has fewer funds to land, began Friday, have several injuries as fire- Eel River fire, erupted Crews made progress USC Annenberg Center spread out, and narrow- destroyed at least 10 fighters are being over- in Mendocino County last weekend on the for Health Journalism’s ly escaped hospital and homes and were threat- worked, although every- east of Covelo prompt- Carr Fire. But it was California Fellowship, juvenile hall closures in ening more than 12,000 one is safe. ing mandatory evacua- still threatening thou- where Black is a fellow.) the last year. buildings, according to Engines have been tions. As of Wednesday sands of homes as the In Mendocino County, Like many rural coun- an update on the fire sent from several local morning, 865 acres were ICO went to press and mental health is a con- ties around the country, from Cal Fire. fire departments, in- involved in that fire, isn t expected to be fully stant issue. The County Mendocino County also “It’s a difficult fire cluding South Coast and with zero containment contained until mid-Au- clings to the side of the suffers almost twice the to deal with, said Tri- the Redwood Coast Fire reported. gust at the earliest. coast, but is detached rates of suicide as urban cia Austin, a Cal Fire Department. Firefight- The Mendocino Coun- The hotter, drier con- from the rest of the counties. It currently spokesperson, noting the ers are being shared be- ty Sheriff’s Office and ditions mean firefight- state, with only two ranks 13th out of 58 weather is hot and the tween departments. Board of Supervisors ers are trained to take main roads runnning for the highest suicide terrain rugged. It s all hands on both declared states of a tactical pause to re- through it. Many county rate in California, down A total of about 90,000 deck, Warner said. local emergency. consider before charging roads that provide east- two places from the last acres are under the fire’s We re in really good Throughout the state, in against the flames. west travel are in disre- rating. Even though siege as of Wednesday, shape because we got a some 12,000 firefight- See Fire… pair, making it difficult see mental Health and the cause is still lot of volunteers. ers are working 24-hour continued on page 12 even to move within its continued on page 6 PAGE 2 INDEPENDENT COAST OBSERVER august 3, 2018

the teaching method ap- Even aspiring chefs and Mendocino College Job Fair pears to work. Not only caterers.” The Mendocino-Lake degree.” Instructors for does Starcross often Though many of Community College Dis- all disciplines are cur- have returning visitors, the area’s programs trict will hold a job fair rently being recruited, but some former interns are geared towards at- at its Coast Center in particularly in the areas have managed to move tracting visitors from Fort Bragg, on Friday, of math, science, busi- on and start projects throughout the country Aug. 10, at 2 p.m. The ness, computers and dig- of their own. One such and the world, the tight- college is looking for in- ital arts. husband and wife pair, knit local community has structors for all four of Prior to the fair, start- an Afghanistan veteran not been forgotten. Oz in its locations in Ukiah, ing at 11 a.m., Polak will and high school biology fact considers it a sell- Fort Bragg, Willits and lead a workshop outlin- teacher, respectively, ing point. “It’s a strong Lakeport, to teach day, ing faculty responsi- used the skills they community, everyone evening, weekend and bilities and minimum learned to move to Geor- comes out to support online classes. qualifications. Job fair gia and start a farm of each other,” says Stoner. “Interested candi- participants should Visitors weed the Starcross Monastic Community’s produce garden as their own. Events run throughout dates will be provided bring an up-to-date re- part of the community’s WWOOF and Workaway programs. Photo cour- While WWOOF and the year, dedicated to an opportunity to learn sume and Mendocino tesy of Julie DeRossi. the short term, learn- drawing in and work- about what it takes to College deans and hu- Mendonoma organic t h r o u g h - e x p e r i e n c e ing with members of the be a part-time or full- man resources staff will method have worked for community. The annual time faculty member be present to discuss farming education booming some, they are not the Summer Pruning brings at Mendocino College,” the application proce- By A. L. Biaggi requiring more work only approach offered in in volunteers to learn said Debra Polak, Vice dure and answer any [email protected] than the community the area. The Mountain from a local orchardist President of Academic questions. For more in- High in the Annapo- could take on. A solu- View Road-based Oz before spending a week Affairs. “This job fair is formation, go to www. lis hills, overlooking tion was offered to Sis- Farm, for example, has getting practical expe- for applicants interested mendocino.edu. The lush forests and sprawl- ter Julie DeRossi, Star- taken a more school-like rience. The Earth Day in teaching in any disci- Coast Center is located ing rows of olive trees, cross’ current head and route. After a change in and Harvest Festivals pline and not all disci- at 1211 Del Mar Drive, surrounded by no noise one of its co-founders, ownership several years blend fun community ac- plines require a master’s Fort Bragg. but the wind and the by her friends Jim and back, the sustainability tivities with workshops woods, sits the Star- Sharon Lieberman, a and community-focused teaching about mush- cross Monastic Commu- pair of Annapolis-based farm revamped its long room cultivation, herbal nity’s chapel. Even in a farmers, in the form of running apprenticeship medicine and more. coastline known for its World Wide Opportuni- program, incorporat- While it also offers isolation and quiet, the ties on Organic Farms, ing not only work-based workshops for adults, spot is uniquely serene. an organization that learning but also dedi- including its natural It’s little wonder that works to connect inter- cated classes and lec- medicine course Seed Starcross, famous for its ested individuals with tures about soil regener- to Salve, Windy Hollow charity work providing farms across the globe. ation, “We like to say we Farm and its ACORN a home for ill children Since they began work- grow farmers,” chuckled Partners in Education during the AIDs epidem- ing with the organiza- Abby Stoner, one of the program focus on start- ic, is a popular destina- tion in 2009, the Li- farm’s class teachers. ing young. Since 2010, tion for those seeking ebermans have hosted, According to Stoner, the the family farm has rest and recuperation by their count, several farm’s mission has at- hosted spring and sum- from the busy modern hundred “WWOOFers,” tracted not only would- mer camps, working world. For the past five only a handful of whom be farmers, but also with both local kids and Kids explore a greenhouse at Windy Hollow Farm’s Jr. Farm Camp. Pho- those interested in “food to courtesy of Jennifer Ketring. years, though, Starcross have they had any issues justice, social work. See Farming… has also hosted a differ- with. Continued on Page 4 ent kind of visitor: those WWOOF, alongside looking to train in the Workaway, another or- field of organic agricul- ganization that Star- ture. And Starcross is cross uses to connect far from alone in offer- with those overseas, ing the chance to learn has worked just as well about organic farming. for the community. For Many of the local farms, a minimum stay of a small and large, have month and just 20 hours taken to offering pro- of work a week, trav- grams to teach the next elers, the spiritually generation their trade, inclined and aspiring providing opportunities farmers can stay in the for both locals and trav- community’s restored elers from around the farmhouse, eating fresh Attendees of Windy Hollow Farm’s Jr. Farm Camp have fun climbing a world. produce and learning hay stack. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Ketring. For Starcross, this organic farming skills practice was prompted through experience, by necessity. In 2001, which is often tailored the community planted to individual interests. FIRE READY MENDONOMA its first olive trees, giv- “We’ve had some people ing birth to award win- who are really quite seri- ning olive oil, but also ous,” said DeRossi. And HAVE TIME PHYSICAL GYM TO LEAVE & FITNESS CENTER Kids learn about wool at Windy Hollow Farm’s Jr. Farm Camp. 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Box 455 Mon - Thur 6 am to 7:30 pm • Fri 6 am to 7 pm Owner Gualala, CA 95445 Sat & Sun 8 am to 5 pm www.physicalgymgualala.com 707 684-9608 [email protected] august 3, 2018 INDEPENDENT COAST OBSERVER PAGE 3 LA judge appoints monitor to evaluate border facilities Nominations By Elliot Spagat, Colleen “It seems like there torney who represents having an opportunity to had been released from sought for Long and Amy Taxin continue to be persis- immigrant children de- respond to the accounts immigration custody, Associated Press tent problems,” she said tained by the U.S gov- of children and parents are in their home coun- SAN DIEGO (AP) — during a hearing in a ernment, said he hopes collected by immigrant tries or chose not to be Mendocino A federal judge in Los longstanding settlement Gee’s decision will spur advocates at facilities in reunited. Angeles said Friday that agreement case focusing U.S. border authorities June and July. She said More than 1,800 chil- County Art she will appoint an in- on the care of children in to make improvements that border authorities, dren 5 years and older dependent monitor to government custody. “I to other centers. for example, provide wa- had been reunited with Champion evaluate conditions for need to appoint an inde- He said in court that ter fountains and jugs parents or sponsors as of immigrant children in pendent monitor to give problems have wors- in cells and that facility Thursday. That included Awards U.S. border facilities in me an objective view- ened with children now conditions must comply 1,442 children who were The Arts Council of Texas following a spate point about what is go- spending between three with agency policies. returned to parents who Mendocino County is of reports of spoiled food, ing on at the facilities.” and six days in U.S. Cus- “We believe we were in U.S. Immigra- seeking nominations insufficient water and Gee’s decision came toms and Border Protec- haven’t had a chance for tion and Customs En- for the 15th annual frigid conditions faced as the Trump admin- tion facilities, where a full evidentiary hear- forcement custody, and Mendocino County Art by the youngsters and istration worked to re- they were previously ing on this,” Fabian said. another 378 who were Champion Awards be- their parents. unite families separated held between one and Both sides have un- released under a variety tween now and the Sept. Judge Dolly M. Gee at the U.S.-Mexico bor- three days. til Aug. 10 to agree on a of other circumstances. 7 submission deadline. said she reached her de- der under a second, sep- “We’ve seen an inten- proposed monitor. If they But about 700 more The public is encour- cision after seeing a “dis- arate court mandate out sification with all the can’t, each will make remain separated, in- aged to submit recom- connect” between U.S. of San Diego. Hundreds chaos the administra- suggestions to the judge cluding 431 whose par- mendations of artists, government monitors’ remained separated as tion has caused,” Schey, and she will choose one. ents were deported, art organizations, busi- assessment of conditions the government worked who has long requested Earlier Friday, Home- officials say. Those re- nesses and individuals in facilities in Texas’ Rio to clean up the effects of an independent monitor, land Security officials unions take more time, who support or the arts Grande Valley and the its policy that prompted said. said they had reunified effort and paperwork as in the county. accounts of more than global outrage and a Sarah Fabian, a Jus- all eligible parents with authorities fly children The Art Champion 200 immigrant children presidential order halt- tice Department at- children — but noted back to Guatemala, El awards are presented and their parents detail- ing separations. torney, opposed the many others were not See Border… annually in October to ing numerous problems. Peter Schey, an at- appointment without eligible because they Continued on Page 4 coincide with National Arts and Humanities Jueza de LA nombrará supervisor de niños inmigrantes Month. There are five Por Elliot Spagat, Colleen durante una audiencia pasan entre tres y seis nes deben cumplir con autoridades migratorias, awards categories: Busi- Long y Amy Taxin sobre un añejo acuerdo días en instalaciones de las políticas de la agen- ya se encuentran en sus ness Champion for the Associated Press acerca de los cuidados de la Oficina de Aduanas y cia. países de origen o pidier- Arts, Individual Cham- SAN DIEGO (AP) — niños bajo custodia gu- Protección Fronteriza, “Creemos que no on que no los reunieran. pion for the Arts, Artist Una jueza federal en bernamental. “Necesito donde previamente eran hemos tenido una opor- Más de 1.800 niños Champion, Educational Los Ángeles dijo el vi- nombrar a un monitor retenidos entre uno y tunidad para una audi- de 5 años o mayores ya Champion and Arts Or- ernes que nombrará a independiente para que tres días. encia completa de pre- habían sido reunifica- ganization Champion un supervisor indepen- me dé un punto de vista “Hemos visto una in- sentación de evidencia dos con sus padres o con for the Arts. The awards diente para que evalúe objetivo sobre qué está tensificación con todo el sobre esto”, señaló Fa- patrocinadores hasta will be presented at a las condiciones en las ocurriendo en las insta- caos que ha provocado bian. el jueves. Eso incluyó a meeting of the county que los niños migrantes laciones”. el gobierno”, dijo Schey, Ambas partes tienen 1.442 niños que fueron Board of Supervisors, son alojados en insta- Gee tomó su decisión que desde hace tiempo hasta el 10 de agosto devueltos a sus padres followed by a public re- laciones fronterizas de mientras el gobierno ha solicitado un monitor para llegar a un acuerdo que se encontraban bajo ception to honor the win- Texas, tras una serie de del presidente Donald independiente. sobre un monitor pro- custodia del Servicio de ners. reportes de que reciben Trump aún trata de Sarah Fabian, abo- puesto. Si no lo logran, Control de Inmigración To submit a nomina- alimentos echados a cumplir una orden ju- gada del Departamento cada una le hará suger- y Aduanas, y otros 378 tion form, to review the perder, agua insuficien- dicial para reunificar a de Justicia, se opuso al encias a la jueza y ella que fueron liberados bajo award criteria or to see a te y que los recintos son familias separadas en la nombramiento sin tener elegirá uno. diversas circunstancias. list of past winners, go to muy fríos. frontera entre México y una oportunidad de re- Horas antes el vi- Pero unos 700 más www.artsmendocino. La jueza Dolly M. Gee Estados Unidos. Cientos sponder a las versiones ernes, funcionarios del siguen separados, in- org. To receive a nomi- dijo que tomó su decisión de niños siguen separa- de niños y padres re- Departamento de Segu- cluidos 431 cuyos padres nation form by email, tras ver una “desconex- dos de sus padres. colectadas por activistas ridad Nacional dijeron fueron deportados, se- send a request to direc- ión” entre la evaluación Peter Schey, un abo- pro inmigrantes en las que habían reunido con ñalaron las autoridades. [email protected] efectuada por los moni- gado que representa a instalaciones en junio y sus hijos a todos los pa- Esas reuniones requi- or to receive one by mail, tores del gobierno feder- menores inmigrantes julio. 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Hamburg dinner Farming… lum. The government There will be a potluck opposes the waiting pe- Coastal Singers choral from Page 2 riod, and Sabraw has Brief and meeting with Men- group seeks new members docino County Supervisor visitors from the city, a put a hold on deporting Coast Dan Hamburg at the Man- mix that benefits both. reunified families while The Coastal Singers voice? Haven’t read mu- chester Community center “It’s a good rural and the issue is decided. choral group is seeking sic since grade school?” on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at urban exchange,” says The federal govern- Notes 6 p.m. Hamburg is leaving new members for its De- asked Bohlin. She rec- Jennifer Ketring, one ment was supposed to cember concerts. “If you ommended that prospec- office at the end of the year, reunite more than 2,500 Voter registration and the meeting will pro- of the farms founders. can sing; if you read a bit tive members let her children who were sepa- Voter registration will vide a chance for communi- Children growing up on of music, or have prior evaluate their voices. be available on Saturday, ty members to share ideas the rural coastline have rated from their parents singing experience, you “You cannot truly ‘hear’ Aug. 4, 8:30 a.m. to noon, and priorities with him for the chance to sharpen under the policy that might want to rejoin or your own voice. Only at the Pay ’n’ Take at the his last five months. and advance skills they criminally prosecuted try out for the new gen- someone outside of our Gualala Community Cen- All are welcome and at- may have already picked anyone caught crossing eration of Coastal Sing- own head can judge.” ter. tendees do not have to par- up, while visitors are illegally. ers, starting up Sept. 3 As for reading mu- California residents in ticipate in the potluck to introduced to a whole President Donald and accepting new mem- sic, Bohlin said learning any county who will be 18 speak at the meeting. Trump ended the prac- years old by Tuesday, Nov. new lifestyle. The camp bers ’til the middle of just a bit can get singers tice of taking children 6, and are U.S. Citizens are runners teach the kids September,” said direc- by. Weekly rehearsals eligible to register to vote. Pedestrian survey about planting, compost- from parents and Sa- tor Sue Bohlin. will include some non- The Mendocino Council The forms are in English ing, seed saving, tool use braw ordered the gov- “We will be practic- stressful music reading and in Spanish. of Governments is seeking and more, oftentimes ernment to reunite all input for a short Caltrans- ing in a variety of styles exercises during vocal People must re-register letting the group’s inter- the families by Thurs- to keep it interesting for warmups. Prospective if they have changed their funded survey about im- day, but said there proving walking conditions ests dictate the direction everyone,” Bohlin added. chorus members can also address, their name, or the education takes. “We would be some flexibility wish to change their politi- in the South Coast, with an Rehearsals will be request a theory work- Aug. 15 deadline. The sur- like to leave a lot of room given the enormity of Monday nights from 5:30 book or study up online cal party. the effort. Youths 16 or 17 years vey will help obtain fund- for kids to explore and to 7:30 p.m. beginning at www.musictheory. In most cases, the old may now pre-register in ing for pedestrian improve- build something of their Sept. 3. Rotating sec- net, Bohlin said. advance of their 18th birth- ments such as sidewalks own.” While it is still too families are released and tional rehearsals will be Some of the pieces and trails and can be found day. early to say if attend- parents typically get an- on Thursday nights, so the chorus will perform People should bring a at www.mendopedestrian. ees will become farmers kle-monitoring bracelets org. singers will be asked to include “Walking in the driver’s license or Califor- in their own right, Ke- and court dates to ap- attend one extra practice Air” from “The Snow- nia ID card, and their So- tring says that she has pear before an immigra- per month. Locations man”; John Rutter’s cial Security number. Costal Seniors bus already seen success tion judge. Faith-based will be announced in the “Magnificat”; a move- For more information, The Coastal Seniors’ bus with returning children, and other groups have go to sos.ca.gov or call 707- to Santa Rosa runs every coming weeks. ment from Benjamin including her own, who provided meals, cloth- 884-4703. Thursday and the bus to “Are you consider- Britten’s “Ceremony of develop their skills and ing, legal advice, plane En Español Ft. Bragg and Ukiah runs ing it? Don’t know if See Singers… even move into teaching and bus tickets and even Registro de votantes every Friday. Both buses you have a good enough Continued on Page 6 Registro de votantes es- offer door-to-door service so roles of their own. new shoe laces for both tará disponible el sábado, seniors can have fun, visit To learn more about parents and children. 4 de augusto, 8:30 al me- family or take care of phy- Starcross’ programs, vis- One such group, An- diodía, en pay ‘n’ take en sician appointments in the it their website at www. nunciation House in El el centro comunitario de two cities. Round trip fare starcross.org or their Paso, has received over Civic Meetings… Gualala. is $10 and reservations are page at either WWOOF 320 families since July preferred two or three days Los residentes de Cali- or Workaway. Infor- 17, many of them com- A public service feature of the fornia del condado que in advance. For more infor- ing in for less than a day tienen 18 años de edad mation or to make reserva- mation about Oz Farm Independent Coast Observer before they’re flown out después de el martes, 6 de tions, call 707-412-0201. events and apprentice- noviembre y son ciudada- ships can be found at to their intended desti- Thursday, August 2 nations. nos estadounidenses son 20/20 Hindsight www.ozfarm.com Coastal Seniors Van to Santa Rosa. Call 707-412-0201. elegibles para registrarse and information about Maria, a 20-year-old Mendo. Cnty Planning Comm., Ukiah. Following general news- para votar. Los formularios Guatemalan woman RCMS Auxiliary, 10 a.m., N Gualala Water Co. Conference paper practice, the Inde- Windy Hollow Farm can están en inglés y en espa- who was separated from Room. pendent Coast Observer in be found at windyhol- ñol. Gualala Municipal Advisory Council, 6:30 p.m., Gualala this space corrects factual low farm.com. her 4-year-old son in Personas deben volver a Community Center. errors that appear in its mid-June, said in an in- registrarse si han cambia- Gualala River Steelhead Project, 7 p.m., Sundstrom Mall. news columns. Errors may terview that he son was do su dirección, su nombre, Border… be reported to the ICO Edi- well-cared for while he Friday, August 3 o desea cambiar su partido tor at 707-884-3501 ext. 16, from Page 3 Coastal Seniors Van to Fort Bragg. Call 707-412-0201. político. was away and was his or [email protected]. Salvador and Honduras. Food distribution. Starcross Food Pantry, 34500 Annapolis Jóvenes de 16 o 17 años normal self since they Rd., Annapolis. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. de edad, ahora puede pre- Updated figures were were reunited in El Paso inscribirse antes de su 18 not made public, but Thursday night. Saturday, August 4 cumpleaños. Who cares new data was expected She spoke anony- Sunday, August 5 Las personas deben ll- to be released at a Fri- mously without provid- Monday, August 6 evar una licencia de con- about Gualala? day hearing in San Di- ing her last name to a Coastal Seniors Lunch, Veterans Memorial Building, Point ducir o tarjeta de identifi- Independent ego before the judge reporter because An- cación de California y su Arena, 11:30 a.m. Coast Observer overseeing the reunifica- nunciation House direc- Redwood Coast Medical Services Board, 5 p.m., Elaine número de Seguro Social. tion process. Para obtener más infor- Mendonoma’s tor Ruben Garcia does Jacob Center, Suite E, 38550 S Hwy. 1, Gualala. “The administration mación, visite sos.ca.gov o weekly newspaper not allow most shelter Point Arena High School Booster Club, 6:30 p.m., N Gualala will continue to make Water Co. meeting room, Gualala. llame al 707-884-4703. Subscribe now! residents to disclose that every effort to reunify information to protect Tuesday, August 7 New MTA bus stop www.mendonoma.com eligible adults with their 707-884-3501 their safety. All shel- Mendo & Sonoma Supervisors. The Mendocino Transit children,” a Homeland ter residents have fled Coastal Seniors Lunch, Gualala Comm Center, 11:30 a.m. Authority and the City of Security statement said. violence in their home Redwood Coast Chamber of Commerce Board, 6 p.m., Ukiah opened a new bus San Diego federal countries, he said. RCCofC Visitors Center office, Forte Gualala. stop at the new Costco in Redwood Coast Fire Prot. Dist., 6 p.m., Manchester Fire Stn. judge Dana Sabraw, Maria said she was Ukiah on Monday, July 23. Wednesday, August 8 It is located at the north who ordered the reunifi- elated to be reunited side of the store, across cations, must decide how with her son after spend- CRC Van to Santa Rosa. 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Editorial The Fence Post Open Space Power to the people Open Space is an occasional feature devoted to opinion or information received “Knowledge will forever govern igno- from our readers or other sources which does not fit into the Fence Post column comfortably. Authors’ opinions are their own; we welcome contributions to this rance,” said James Madison, “and a people column and will publish them as space permits. who mean to be their own governors must Let’s Tax the Rich arm themselves with the power which By Lawrence Wittner knowledge gives.” (Lawrence Wittner is Professor of History emeri- One of the most important things we do tus at SUNY/Albany He is the author of “Confront- at the ICO is report on local government FENCE POST Letters to the Editor column is a forum of ideas. Letters ing the Bomb (Stanford University Press)). — county supervisors, boards of special dis- are welcome and should be emailed if possible and limited to 300 words. Whatever happened to the notion that rich people ALL LETTERS MAY BE EDITED FOR BREVITY and grammar. We may should pay their fair share of the cost for their coun- tricts, school trustees and advisory boards limit the number of letters from a single correspondent or on a single try’s public programs? — reporting that is seldom found in larger topic. All letters must be signed and include complete mailing address and telephone number for verification, though only name and city will be Progressive income taxes — designed to fund gov- news organizations but can have a big im- printed. Address letters to Editor, Independent Coast Observer, PO Box ernment services and facilities — go back centuries, pact on our lives in Mendonoma. 1200, Gualala, CA 95445. Via email: [email protected]. and are based on the idea that taxes should be levied For years, we’ve been reporting on mental Card games table is controlled by the most heavily on people with the ability to pay them. group that holds the purse In the United States, the federal government intro- health services — or the lack thereof — in Editor: strings. duced its first income tax in 1861, to cover the costs A government is like a Mendocino County and the county’s actions Bridge is a very elegant card game: It has agreed of the Civil War. Although new federal income tax four-player game where — or lack thereof — to fill the needs. upon organizational pre- legislation in the 1890s was ruled unconstitutional two sets of partners op- After Measure B passed last November cepts, rules, and number by the U.S. Supreme Court, the resulting public con- pose each other so the abil- of players. Solitaire is like troversy led, in 1913, to passage of the 16th amend- to provide funding for mental health servic- ity to figure numbers in a dictatorship: Each game ment to the Constitution, firmly establishing the le- one’s head and strategies es, reporter S.J. Black said she wanted to has rules but if one choos- between partners combine gality of an income tax. hold the county accountable for how well its es to bend or alter them with the luck of the draw. The progressive income tax — levied, at its in- or cheat, there is no other funding decisions meet the needs. “We need Co-operation and experi- ception, only on the wealthiest Americans — was player to object, and who ence are clearly advanta- a key demand and political success of the Populist to be the watchdog on Measure B,” she said. cares anyway, the only geous. Fortunately, the USC Annenberg Cen- thing that gets hurt is the and Progressive reformers of the late 19th and early Let’s keep the game go- integrity of the game. 20th centuries. As might be expected, most of the ter for Health Journalism agreed, and gave ing. Our democracy looks wealthy regarded it with intense hostility, especially Kersten Tanner Black and the ICO added resources through like a two-player game. as the substantial costs of World War I sent their Point Arena its California Fellowship program to take The cards get shuffled, the tax rates soaring. The development of jobs programs an in-depth look at mental health services questions of the times get Most of the work and other public services during the New Deal, dealt out, there’s a lot of Editor: in Mendocino County and how Measure B capped by the vast costs of World War II and the back and forth, hedging At last Friday’s spa- early Cold War, meant that, by the 1950s, although bets, playing your best card ghetti (or, in this case, funding will change those services. most Americans paid income taxes at a modest rate, Black’s multi-part series begins this week at a strategic moment, and bratwurst) dinner, Carolyn at the end of it all, one play- André, the chair of Coast- the official tax rate for Americans with the highest on page 1. er has more sway on the ex- al Seniors, thanked Jane incomes stood at about 91 percent. —Chris McManus penditures and laws of the Zeldin from ARFF and me Of course, the richest Americans didn’t actually day until the next vote gets for hosting the dinner. I pay at that rate, thanks to a variety of deductions, taken. Without at least two wasn’t thinking quickly loopholes, and its application to only the highest in- players there is no game or enough, so didn’t thank all crement of their income. Even so, like many of the it falls into a dictatorship. the volunteer who did most wealthy throughout history, they deeply resented Poker is a game where of the work. paying a portion of their income to benefit other peo- the winning or loosing has They’re the backbone ple — people whom they often regarded as inferior to higher stakes especially to these fundraisers. So, (USPS 881280) themselves. Consequently, cutting taxes for the rich Published weekly from offices at when large sums of money thanks to Eferin Aguilar, became one of their top political priorities. 38500 Highway 1, Gualala, California 95445 are involved. Inherently Tara Burkhart, Jack and by Independent Coast Observer, Inc. the game invites more Pris Ellingboe, Lis Glad- Facing a strong backlash from the wealthiest Periodicals class postage paid at Gualala, CA 95445 stealth, psychological ploys stone, Carol Kennedy, Sta- Americans, their corporations, and conservative Telephone: 707-884-3501; FAX: 707-884-1710 and temptation to cheat. cy Lore, Kalab Mileham, politicians, the federal government began a retreat. Website: www.mendonoma.com The consequences of the Ralph Navarro, Kadance In 1964, the top marginal tax rate was reduced to Joanna R. McLaughlin game can be far reaching, Nelson, Mike Nelson, Sa- 70 percent, in 1982 to 50 percent, and, in 1988, to Founder and Publisher, 1969-1995 depending on what and how die Robbins, Tammy Rose- 28 percent. Although it was raised somewhat during much has been gambled. berry, Dawn Watson, Linda Publisher: J. Stephen McLaughlin the Clinton presidency, it was reduced again during With Citizens United up- Weinstein, Angelina Wil- Editor: Chris McManus the reign of George W. Bush. Sports Editor: David Torres holding political campaign son, and Steven Winning- Reporters: Chris McManus, David Torres, S. J. Black, spending by organizations, ham — and special thanks The Trump-GOP tax cut of $1.5 trillion in Decem- William W. Keller, Claire McCarthy, Misty Miller, Antonio Biaggi our democracy looks like a to Brian Park who spent ber 2017 provided the latest payoff to the wealthy. Bookkeeping: Michelle Barrar high-stakes poker game. hours boiling bratwurst, It lowered the top tax rate, slashed the corporate Display Ads: Ayla Nicholas, Greg Oliver, An autocracy is analo- grilling bratwurst, bar- tax rate from 35 to 21 percent, and doubled exemp- Classified ads, legal ads, subscriptions: Brendan Mobert gous to a poker game where tending, setting up tables Production: Misty Miller, Cathy Alexander, Brian Park, tions from the federal inheritance tax to $22 million David Sowder one player has considerably and a little bit of just about more resources, and there- everything else. Thanks to See Open Space…Continued on Page 9 Entire contents ©2018, Independent Coast Observer, Inc. ICO, Trade fore, as long as his bluff is all. Winds, Telescope, Fence Post, Barrelhead and Open Space are all not called, he has the abil- Marghi Hagen trademarks of Independent Coast Observer, Inc. Liability for errors in ity to outbid anyone else. The Sea Ranch advertising limited to the cost of the advertisement. ICO is not responsible for unsolicited photos or other materials. In an oligarchy, the whole Thank you Editor: POSTMASTER: Send address changes to I would like to take the Independent Coast Observer Opening opportunity to thank all for P.O. Box 1200, Gualala, CA 95445-1200 the recent benefit. Mail Subscription Rates Dialogue… Gary Bluhm Subscribe with MC/VISA at www.mendonoma.com Anchor Bay Mailed plus Online: To Zip Code 954--, $65, 1 year; $37, 6 months All other U.S. Addresses: $75, 1 year; $42, 6 months I don’t have Power of love Online Subscription Only: All areas, $55 per year, $32, 6 months Editor: Mailed Paper Only: To Zip Code 954--: $55, 1 year; $32, 6 months “a girlfriend. The power of love was in All other U.S. Addresses: $65, 1 year; $37, 6 months All foreign via airmail: $345/year But I do know full effect Saturday in the Single copies by mail: $3.50 including tax and postage a woman beautiful Redwood Grove Member, National Newspaper Assn. at the Gualala Arts Center. who’d be mad So many good folks came Established April, 1969 at me for say- together to support and Adjudicated a Newspaper of ing that. show their love and respect General Circulation Oct. 13, for Gary Bluhm, enjoy 1972 by Decree No. 15294 of the great music, good food and Superior Court, Mendocino County, ” drink, and celebrate life, California. Printed with soy inks on 2018 Member — Mitch Hedberg each other, and our dear 40% recycled paper California News Please recycle Publishers Association (1968 - 2005) See Letters… Continued on Page 12 PAGE 6 INDEPENDENT COAST OBSERVER august 3, 2018

Singers… Mental Health… in the state, and esti- Carolyn Putman Hall Remembrance mates say 16 to 26 peo- Carolyn Putman Hall, Mar pool. The group from Page 4 from Page 1 ple in 100,000 die from a long-time resident of gathered and celebrated Carols an Estonian piece the county’s ranking drug-related causes ev- The Sea Ranch, died her life recently. by the young Urmas dropped, data show an ery year in Mendocino June 19, 2018, in Den- Cary is survived by Sisask, “Heliseb Välj- actual increase in over- County. ver, Colorado, comfort- her children, Bruce and adel”; some Palestrina; all suicides, consistent Some of the problem ably at home. Jem Hall of Agora Hills, an arrangement of the with a rising rate of sui- is access to care. Rural Born on Oct. 29, 1939, Scott Hall and Andrea popular Chilean classic cide across the nation. counties have lower pop- the daughter of Dwight Von Berg of Honolulu, “Gracias a la Vida,” by On average, about 20 ulations, residents have F. Putman, Sr., and Hawaii, Matthew Hall Violeta Parra; as well people have died by sui- lower average incomes, Agnes Kelly Putman, of Eugene, Oregon, Ryan as a short, ancient song cide annually since 2008. and the counties have Carolyn was preceded in and Beth Hall of San Ra- announcing Christmas- The lowest number was fewer resources such as death by her son Kevin, fael; grandchildren Sage time, “Alilo,” from the in 2012, when 13 people roads, making longer her sister, Kathryn Put- Hall, Teal Hall, Trent Republic of Georgia. died by suicide, and the distances all the more man Bishop, and her Hall, Kelly Hall Takara, Returning or new highest was just a year difficult for people trying brother, Dwight F. Put- Tyler Hall, Tanner Hall, later in 2013, when 27 to access specific care in Carolyn Putman Hall. prospective members man, Jr. Calvin Hall and Ala- should contact Bohlin people died by suicide. a location far from home. “Cary lived her life trayal, heartbreak and mere Hall. at suebohlin@gmail. People come from In this first install- with a twinkle in her eye pain. The steadfastness At her request, her com or 707-884-5477 or out of the area specifi- ment, a deep dive into and an optimistic and and pragmatism of her ashes will rest in a hill- Christine Chapman at cally to commit suicide, the mental health care loving embrace of those nature kept her moving side cemetery in the Ap- 707-884-9144. “For new said law enforcement in system shows that many who surrounded her,” forward with love and palachian Range along- members, I will just Fort Bragg. According counties, urban and ru- said her neice, Mary purpose in guiding her side her ancestors, with want to have a brief chat to Mendocino County ral alike, suffer from Putnam. “Any moment sons to adulthood with a simple stone etched and perhaps a listen at Sheriff Tom Allman, law similar issues: an equal that one would enjoy balance and a sense be- with her name and the your convenience this enforcement has become pay system for mental with her would be filled ing in the world as she name of her son, Kevin summer,” Bohlin added. the de facto handler of health services, dual-di- with laughter, intelli- shaped it: with integrity, William Hall. severely mentally ill in agnosis care treatment gent discourse and al- honesty, kindness, open- the county after major and adequate housing ways include news and ness and humor. ICO obituary information budget cuts were made for severely mentally ill information of the pride “The homes that she to mental health servic- patients. And along with and joy of her life: her raised her family in, and As a service to our Forms are available to es and the County shut this, Mendocino County sons. later her empty nest, community, the Inde- help families or friends down its psychiatric faces universal chal- Cary was born in an were always filled with pendent Coast Observer assemble the informa- health facility in 2000. lenges like stigma, and era where motherhood delicious meals, dogs publishes obituaries for tion we need to write “They don’t come here more local ones like lack was prized as the great- and cats, art, music and people related to our obituaries. to think,” said Detective of engagement and com- est accomplishment of an always open door to community in our news Obituary information Ze Lima. “They come munication. a woman and she ex- come in and feel accept- columns at no charge. may be sent by email to here to finish.” Treatment difficulties celled in that. “Very ed and nurtured, wheth- We try to conform with news@mendonoma. “I think it’s something faced by counties few journeys look like er you be family, friend the wishes of family com with “Obituary” in to do with the ocean,” In 2014, the Afford- what youthful dreams or casual acquaintance.” within the structure of the subject line. said Deputy Jesse Van able Care Act was adopt- are made of,” said Mary, She was a member of our editorial style. The phone number for Wormer. ed, changing the health- “and Cary’s was no ex- the aqua aerobics group the ICO is 707-884-3501; Drug-related deaths care field dramatically, ception with loss, be- that meets at the Del fax 707-884-1710. also plague the County. See Mental Health… It rates ninth highest Continued on Page 22 Welcome to the Mendonoma Coast Church Services

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For more World Wide Prayer Circle 9 a.m., followed by coffee. information call 707-882-1819. Yes! Please send me the ICO! Website: shepherdbythesea.org. Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15 p.m., 340 Main St., Point Arena. Enclosed is my check for $______Name ______To make changes to this listing Address ______Please call 707-884-3501 City ______State_____Zip_____ or email [email protected] Phone (_____)______email ______This is an editorial feature of the ICO august 3, 2018 INDEPENDENT COAST OBSERVER PAGE 7 California Focus The government in action To keep readers informed, the ICO publishes sig- Colossal arrogance in the ‘water fix’ tunnels nificant events and actions of the past week of the By Thomas D. Elias say-so from those who will actually pay. No sooner legislative, executive and judicial branches of the Syndicated Columnist were those votes over than the water districts and federal government. For online links and an archive The way environmental activists in California’s the state formed a partnership for designing and of previous weeks, visit www.mendonoma.com. Delta region tell it, there is no part of government building the tunnels, a move plainly aiming to ce- in this state more arrogant than the Metropolitan ment the project in place long before a spade is Monday, July 23 Water District of Southern California. turned. • The Washington Post reported that emails The huge MWD, supplier of water to the majority Meanwhile, the only time anything like the Wa- and other documents inadvertently made of the state’s populace, is certainly acting the part as terFix plan got a full public hearing came 36 years public by the Interior Department in mid-Ju- it pushes for a project Gov. Jerry Brown is trying to ago, after Brown and state legislators authorized ly showed that, as the Department reviewed make an irreversible fait accompli before he leaves building a so-called Peripheral Canal to bring water national monuments last year, staff did not office (presumably for the last time) at the endof south around the Delta via a large ditch. A statewide consider evidence that would favor keeping this year. referendum eliminated that plan by a resounding the monuments protected, such as tourism That’s the so-called “California WaterFix” or margin. It became political anathema for decades, and other economic benefits, and sought evi- Twin Tunnels project to bring Northern California but the idea plainly stuck in Brown’s mind. The Wa- dence for removing the protections. river water to San Joaquin Valley farms and urban terFix amounts to an updated, more expensive, ver- • The Washington Post reported that North Ko- Southern California via gigantic culverts running sion of the ditch Brown backed long ago. rea has begun dismantling the facilities at the around and through the delta of the Sacramento Then there is the move by a Southern California satellite launch station in Sohae, according to and San Joaquin rivers east of San Francisco Bay. Republican congressman to cement the project via an analysis of commercial satellite imagery. (Another desired Brown legacy is the troubled bullet federal law. If correct it would be a step towards fulfilling train.) This comes from Rep. Ken Calvert of Corona, one recent agreements between Trump and Kim No one claims the tunnels project would produce of California’s more secure GOP congressmen, not Jong Un. much more water than now comes from the same even close to being a Democratic target this year. • White House press secretary Sarah Hucka- rivers. But Brown and other supporters assert it Calvert in May quietly slipped language into a bee Sanders said President Donald Trump would make supplies steadier and more reliable. proposed budget bill to ban legal challenges of the is targeting the security clearances of former His administration and other project backers tunnels, a move that could instantly end more than CIA director John Brennan; former FBI di- only lately renamed this the WaterFix because that two dozen current lawsuits by local governments, rector James B. Comey; former CIA director sounds more positive than tunnels. But environ- water districts, recreational and environmental Michael V. Hayden; former national security mentalists led by the group Restore the Delta see it groups and tribal governments. To Brown’s credit, adviser Susan E. Rice; former director of na- not as a fix, but a problem which could deprive the his administration after months of consideration, tional intelligence James R. Clapper Jr.; and Delta and its fish of much fresh water they now get. now opposes that bill, but it is very much alive in former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe After substantial lobbying by Brown, the MWD’s Congress. for making “baseless accusations” against the governing board without a public vote this summer “A proposal like (this) raises the question: what president. committed millions of its customers to pay a large are the supporters of the tunnels trying to hide?” Tuesday. July 24: share of the project’s costs. About the only recourse wrote Democratic Rep. John Garamendi of Moke- • Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Purdue an- customers might have would be voting out many of lumne Hill, the former lieutenant governor who rep- nounced $12 billion in aid to farmers who will the myriad city council members and county super- resents part of the Delta area. be among the first to suffer from trade retali- visors who make up that board. This is highly un- Added Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, executive di- ation. likely, so added water charges for millions of cus- rector of Restore the Delta, “Bypassing due process • Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov was reticent tomers are pretty much assured. and violating states’ rights … creates a constitution- about whether Russian President Vladimir It’s much the same in the San Jose-based Santa al nightmare. Tunnels proponents are attempting to Putin would accept an invitation from Trump Clara Valley Water District, whose much smaller rewrite the rules of the game so they can’t lose.” to meet in Washington later this year. board voted narrowly also to help pay the multi- The water district votes and the Calvert move Wednesday, July 25: billion-dollar freight. Agricultural water districts in both represent almost unprecedented arrogance. • A group of Republican members of the House the San Joaquin Valley that stand to benefit most That makes it high time for some major public and of Representatives introduced articles of im- were reluctant to make similar commitments. consumer protests over the manner in which Brown peachment against Deputy Attorney Gen- The moves by the urban water districts were the and his allies are rushing the tunnels into reality eral Rod Rosenstein, contending he has not embodiment of arrogance by public officials because without permission of the people who will pay for fulfilled his obligation to produce documents they were taken with little public input and without them. concerning the investigation of Russian influ- (Tom Elias is a syndicated California columnist. His email address is [email protected]. For more Elias ence in the 2016 presidential election led by columns, visit www.californiafocus.net.) Robert Mueller. • Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker announced that the U.S. and the European Union they are taking steps to resolve trade differences and to work WEATHER to eliminate all tariffs between the world’s two largest economic entities. Jul 25 - Season Last season total total RAINFALL Jul 31 to Date to date Last Season 10-year avg • U.S. District Judge Peter Messitte ruled that Manchester...... 0.00 0.00 0.00 28.00 35.72 a lawsuit that alleges Trump is violating the Point Arena ...... 0.06 0.12 0.00 31.12 36.69 Anchor Bay...... 0.00 0.05 0.00 32.12 43.37 The times given in the following tables are calculated emoluments clauses of the Constitution by Gualala ...... 0.02 0.12 0.00 29.14 39.31 for Arena Cove area from NOAA tide predictions. certain business dealings with foreign gov- Gualala Ridge...... 0.00 0.05 0.00 30.59 41.53 Sea Ranch meadows...... 0.00 0.00 0.00 23.80 37.55 They are correct within about 15 minutes for the ernments can proceed. Annapolis ...... 0.00 0.00 0.00 39.36 51.51 coast between Fort Ross and Elk. • Japan and Germany said Wednesday they Temperature on Ocean Terrace: High 75.7°F Low 51.3°F Ocean Temp would step up their alliance to promote free at Arena Cove: 49.5°F HIGH TIDES trade and the Paris climate agreement. Thu Aug 02 2:42 AM 4.7 ft. 3:58 PM 5.1 ft. Rainfall year is July 1-June 30. Gauges read Tuesday morning. Rainfall • The White House announced it is delaying reporters: Point Arena Harbor Office, Point Arena; Ray Edlund, Anchor Fri Aug 03 3:41 AM 4.3 ft. 4:38 PM 5.3 ft. Bay; ICO Office, Gualala; R.T. Andersen, Gualala Ridge; Leonard Hay- Sat Aug 04 4:56 AM 3.9 ft. 5:22 PM 5.6 ft. any plans for Putin to come to Washington flick, Sea Ranch; Cliff Putnam, Annapolis; Deryl Holloway, Manchester. Sun Aug 05 6:24 AM 3.8 ft. 6:12 PM 5.9 ft. until Special Counsel Robert Mueller con- Mon Aug 06 7:51 AM 3.8 ft. 7:05 PM 6.2 ft. cludes his investigation into Russian interfer- Tue Aug 07 9:03 AM 4.1 ft. 8:00 PM 6.5 ft. ence in the 2016 election. MOON SUNRISE/SUNSET Wed Aug 08 10:01 AM 4.4 ft. 8:55 PM 6.9 ft. Thu Aug 09 10:50 AM 4.7 ft. 9:49 PM 7.1 ft. Thursday, July 26 PHASE DayR ises sets Fri Aug 10 11:35 AM 5.0 ft. 10:41 PM 7.2 ft. • U.S. automakers reported earnings decreas- es, due in part from rising commodity prices Aug. 4 Th...... 2 6:18 am 8:22 pm Sat Aug 11 12:18 PM 5.3 ft. 11:33 PM 7.1 ft. related to the tariffs on aluminum and steel Last Quarter Fr...... 3 6:19 am 8:21 pm Sa...... 4 6:20 am 8:19 pm LOW TIDES imposed by Trump. Aug. 11 Su...... 5 6:21 am 8:18 pm Thu Aug 02 9:14 AM 0.9 ft. 10:05 PM 2.2 ft. • Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said he op- New Moon Mo..... 6 6:22 am 8:17 pm Fri Aug 03 9:53 AM 1.4 ft. 11:14 PM 1.8 ft. poses the move to impeach Rosenstein, say- Tu...... 7 6:22 am 8:16 pm Sat Aug 04 10:38 AM 1.8 ft. ing he believes the Department of Justice is Aug. 18 We..... 8 6:23 am 8:15 pm Sun Aug 05 12:25 AM 1.4 ft. 11:32 AM 2.2 ft. largely complying with the GOP demand for First Quarter Th...... 9 6:24 am 8:14 pm Mon Aug 06 1:31 AM 0.8 ft. 12:34 PM 2.5 ft. documents surrounding the FBI’s Russia in- Fr..... 10 6:25 am 8:12 pm Aug. 26 Tue Aug 07 2:30 AM 0.1 ft. 1:39 PM 2.6 ft. vestigation. Sa.... 11 6:26 am 8:11 pm Wed Aug 08 3:23 AM -0.5 ft. 2:41 PM 2.6 ft. Full Moon • U.S. District Judge ruled that the largest of Thu Aug 09 4:13 AM -0.9 ft. 3:40 PM 2.4 ft. More tide and weather info at Fri Aug 10 5:01 AM -1.2 ft. 4:37 PM 2.2 ft. six lawsuits against the new citizenship ques- tion on the 2020 census can move forward in www.mendonoma.com Sat Aug 11 5:47 AM -1.3 ft. 5:32 PM 1.9 ft. See Government…Continued on Page 12 PAGE 8 INDEPENDENT COAST OBSERVER august 3, 2018

amphetamine, and/or prescription medication abuse to create sustain- able community-level change. Community mem- bers and organizations interested in becoming The Telescope a part of the solution should contact Kathleen Bennett at Kathleen@ Share your news with your neighbors through the ICO Telescope column. actionnetwork.info or Send items and JPEG photos to [email protected] Annan Paterson at pat- [email protected] … or call 707-884-5413. Pacific Community take action, and wel- … Charter High School comes them to contact student Ashlynn Okubo her at 707-867-3757 or Local high school student Ashlynn Okubo got the chance to travel to Washington, D.C. and attend the ACLU’s recently returned from ashlynnokubo@yahoo. Summer Institute. Photo courtesy of Ashlynn Okubo. a week long trip to the com. American Civil Liberties … Union Summer Advo- Action Network’s cacy Institute in Wash- Kathleen Bennett, Ac- ington, D.C. Okubo got tion Network Program the chance to attend the Director and Annan Pa- event, which gives high terson, Coalition Coordi- school students the op- nator of the Across Ages portunity to work with & Cultures Prevention lawyers, lobbyists, activ- Coalition attended the ists and other civil rights Community Anti-Drug experts, after she won an Coalitions of America’s essay contest in April. mid-year training in Or- “I cannot begin to ex- lando, Florida, recently. plain how honored I was They walked away with Gary Bluhm gets a hug from his to attend,” said Okubo. extensive knowledge caregiver Juanita Martinez at a benefit party held in his honor at “Surrounded by nearly and are anxious to bring the Gualala Arts Center last Satur- one thousand likemind- the community together day. Bluhm, a long time musician and teacher on the south coast, ed students, I was forced to work on various ini- enjoyed the heartwarming support to branch away from tiatives and prevention from all his friends. Monies were my comfort zone and programs. raised to help support his medical expenses. David Torres photo. Guitar and trombone player Gary Bluhm sat in with the band JJMuleKat to treat guests at his benefit party held grow into a more open- The Across Ages & in the redwood grove patio at the Gualala Arts Center last weekend. David Torres photo. minded, outspoken, and Cultures Coalition re- determined being that cently received a grant, I must be to make my one of 55 given nation- voice heard … I learned wide, for a three-year how important it really youth drug program, is to not only listen, but based upon the relative- to understand the sto- ly high use of metham- ries of those who have phetamine and opioids experienced or are expe- by our youth. riencing oppression, es- With the grant fund- pecially firsthand.” ing over the next three Okubo encourages years, the Coalition will other youths interested identify and address lo- in civil rights issues to cal youth opioid, meth-

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Yesteryear in the ICO — 1986 Open Space…from Page 5 almost twice the wealth held by 90 percent of the public. Indeed, it s hard to imagine why they need By J. Stephen McLaughlin Construction got un- per married couple. Although not all of the tax ben- to add anything to the enormous wealth they have [email protected] der way for the Point efits went to the richest Americans, the vast bulk of already amassed. For example, Charles and David (To commemorate its Arena Pier, which was them did. An estimated 83 percent of the households Koch, heirs to a vast fortune and, currently, the 50th year of publication, a months-long diversion among America s wealthiest one-tenth of one per- leading champions of tax-cutting and other righ- the Independent Coast for sidewalk (or seaside) cent will receive a tax break, with an average benefit twing schemes, have a combined net wealth of $120 Observer is revisiting supervisors at Arena of $193,380 per year. billion. If they simply stopped raking in additional each of those 50 years, Cove. Why did Americans support this new raid upon income and, instead, each spent $1 million per day, one week at a time.) Chain saws threat- the federal treasury that enriches the nation s mil- they could continue doing that for over 164 years. In 1986, the Men- ened a beloved but pri- lionaires and billionaires? Conversely, nearly half of all American house- donoma Coast finally re- vately-owned redwood Actually, they didn’t. A Gallup poll of April 2017 holds cannot afford the basics of existence like food, solved its issue of provid- grove near Annapo- found that 63 percent of Americans believed that up- housing, and medical care. Why should they be ing reliable, sustainable lis called Kelly Park. per income people paid too little in taxes. That same taxed heavily or at all to fund public facilities ambulance service to its Though it turned out month, the Pew Research Center reported that 60 and services that the richest Americans, with their residents and visitors. that only an informal percent of Americans were bothered a lot by the unprecedented wealth, can easily afford to cover? In January, the pri- agreement protected the fact that some wealthy people don t pay their fair Another reason to raise taxes on the rich is that vately-owned Ormsbee- trees from logging, the share” of taxes. In October 2017, a Reuters/Ipsos it s good for the economy. Of course, this contradicts Ayres Ambulance Ser- timber company that poll discovered that three-quarters of Americans the unverified contention of their cheerleaders that vice changed its name to owned the land agreed thought the wealthiest Americans should pay more such taxation leads to job loss and economic col- North Coast Ambulance to lease the park parcel in taxes. Furthermore, surveys taken at the time by lapse. But, in fact, as even some leading business- Service, though own- to the Annapolis Histori- U.S. polling agencies consistently found that public men have pointed out, taxing the rich to fund public ers Mike and Ladonna cal Society for just one support for the regressive Trump-GOP tax legisla- programs increases investment, boosts productivity, Thomas still were look- dollar, so it would be tion languished in the mid-20s. and creates more and better jobs. Following World ing for a solution to save preserved for public use. A key reason why most Americans favor taxing War II, when the wealthiest Americans had a 91 it from insolvency. The Offshore oil again the rich is the traditional one: the wealthiest have percent tax rate and top federal tax rates on stock service did not have threatened the Mendoci- the greatest ability to shoulder the nation s tax bur- dividends ran between 70 and 90 percent, America enough paying calls to no and Sonoma Coast, in den. After all, America s richest one percent now sustain 24/7 ambulance the form of Lease Sale possess nearly 40 percent of the nation’s wealth — See Open Space…Continued on Page 12 coverage. No. 91. Hearings on a After the Boards of Draft Environmental Supervisors of both Impact Report brought D I D Y O U K N O W ? Mendocino and Sonoma crowds of opponents who D I D Y O U K N O W ? Counties both agreed urged Congress to delete D I D Y O U K N O W ? to a bi-county district, the proposed oil sale. (So Assembly Member Dan far, in 2018, there are no Hauser introduced a bill oil rigs off the Mendoci- in the state legislature no or Sonoma Coast.) Coastal Seniors is driving to to form the Coast Life This is our Declaration of H.K. Bud Miller an- Coastal Seniors is driving to Support District. The nounced plans to build local citizens who had Seacliff shopping cen- spearheaded the district ter, and also a private- Santa RosaIndependence every Thursday! had an eye-opening ex- ly-owned sewer system Santa Rosa every Thursday perience as the bill was in Gualala to serve his shepherded through properties. The private committees, completely sewer proposal prompt- of every week. rewritten in the process, ed another group to pro- of every week. passed by the Assembly pose instead a public We are starting our new door-to-store + more and then carried through sewer system to serve the State Senate by Sen- greater Gualala, which bus service on Thursday July 5th. Every Thursday ator Barry Keene. You can celebrate Independence Day every single week. On July 5th we resulted in the creation th Ultimately, the Coast of the Gualala Commu- You can celebrate Independencewe are available Day to every pick singleyou up week.at or close On toJuly your 5 we Life Support District bill nity Services District. introduced our door-to-store + more service. Every Thursday we are was passed 70-0 by the About 80 percent of the introduced our door-to-storehome, go to + Santa more Rosa service. and drop Every you Thursday off at your we are Assembly, 34-0 by the voters in the district available to pick you up at or close to your home, go to Santa Rosa and Senate, and signed by available to pick you updoctor, at or a closerestaurant, to your a store home, or movie go to Santatheater Rosa. Call and signed the petition to drop you off at doctor’s offices, stores, restaurants, or movie theaters. On the governor. form the district. drop you off at doctor’s offices, stores, restaurants, or movie theaters. On In November, the vot- us to reserve a seat . On Fridays we will switch off between Fort Bragg The Pet of the Week Fridays we switch off between Fort Bragg and Ukiah, depending on ers in the district ap- feature debuted in the Fridaysand Ukiah, we switch based offon demand. between CRC Fort trips Bragg to Santa and Rosa Ukiah, will depending move from on proved it by a 78 percent ICO in 1986. demand. Wednesday is the new Community Resources Connection (CRC) majority. demand.Thursday Wednesday to Wednesday is the ofnew every Community week. Resources Connection (CRC) day for driving to Santa Rosa. So if you have an appointment in Santa day for So if driving you want to to Santa make Rosa. an appointment So if you havein Santa an appointmentRosa for a Thursday in Santa Rosa for a Thursday or you want to go to several stores or to a movie, you Rosaor for drop a Thursdayin on several or youstores want or goto togo a to movie, several you stores can do or that. to a movie,Or ride you cancan withdo do that. 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Downtown Gualala 884-1500 PAGE 10 INDEPENDENT COAST OBSERVER august 3, 2018 Coast Sports Ball Busters down Rednexicans By David Torres off the bats of Ira Smith, [email protected] with a solo home run, The Ball Busters, who and Joby Baker, who hit swept the Savages on a 3-run homer. July 20 in a doublehead- Jared Sundstrom tied er, battled the Rednexi- the game 8-8 for the cans last Friday, July Rednexicans with a solo 27, and won both games home run in the top of of a doubleheader 10-9 the seventh, but the Ball and 17-15. Busters’ rally in the bot- The games were said tom of the inning saw to be unofficial, as many Bill Hatfield drive in of the Rednexican start- the winning run with a ers were on vacations, single. including their manag- Game two was an- er and star player, Pat other close game, with Clark. The Rednexicans the Rednexicans scor- filled their roster with ing 5 runs in the bottom two hot athletes from of the first inning, with last year’s Point Arena Cazares hitting another High School baseball home run for two RBIs. Kyle Doughty of the Ball Busters in a face plant slide arrives safely into third base. David Torres photo. team, Saul Ramirez and Saul Ramirez added Jared Sundstrom. another two RBIs, and ers, driving in 3 runs The Ball Busters Chester McCloud one with the bases loaded. struck first in the bottom RBI. The Ball Busters Kyle Doughty had an of the first inning, with came back with 4 runs RBI and an error left the Ira Smith clobbering off the bat of Nick Eagle- score 17-13 going into a 3-run homer and the ton who drove in 2 runs the top of the seventh. fleet-footed Bill Buech- and scored. The Rednexicans were ner slamming an inside- With the score tied go- only able to score 1 ad- the-park homerun. ing into the bottom of the ditional run. The Rednexicans’ second inning, Cazares The Ball Busters and Robert Chavez knocked hit his third home run Savages have both won in 2 runs and scored in of the day, driving in 3 two games against each George Cazares of the Rednexi- the top of the second in- runs. McCloud followed other and will face off cans hit three home runs in the ning. up with a solo home run. this Friday, Aug. 3, at doubleheader against the Ball Busters last Friday at the Dust Skip to the top of the The score seesawed the Dust Bowl in Guala- Bowl. David Torres photo. fifth inning, with the back and forth with la. First pitch is at 5:30 Rednexicans ahead 5-4, both teams hitting for p.m. and George Cazares hit extra bases and driving a 3-run homer to make in RBIs. With the score the score 8-4, Rednexi- tied 13-13 in the top cans. of the sixth inning, Ira The Ball Busters Smith put the cap on the came back with 3 runs game for the Ball Bust-

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Top Fuel driver Blake Alexander lights up the tires at Sonoma Raceway. Alexander won Top Fuel on Sunday. Photo by John Torres.

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Open Space…from Page 9 Letters… Fire… Around 38,000 people Springs. Those fires have been evacuated had burned nearly 100 experienced an enormous economic boom. Another from Page 5 from Page 1 from the Carr fire and square miles. surge of rapid economic growth occurred in the late Cal Fire Capt. Chris wildfires around the Yosemite Valley re- 1990s, following federal tax hikes on wealthy inves- friend Gary. It was a most Anthony said fires are state have forced rough- mained closed to visitors tors. Only after President George W. Bush pushed splendid affair! now more likely to take ly 50,000 people from and won t reopen until through sharp cuts in taxes for the wealthy did the Gary spent most of the a sudden and deadly their homes, said Lynne Friday. American economy slow and, then, collapse in the day playing his trombone, a joyful and therapeutic en- turn. Tolmachoff, a Cal Fire The Emergency Oper- Great Recession. deavor, while giving thanks The latest tally spokeswoman. Manda- ations Center is activat- Much the same pattern has emerged in the states. and praises for healing, showed 517 destroyed tory evacuations include ed and is being operated In 2012, Kansas slashed its tax rates, while Califor- friendship, and good music. structures and another areas of Mendocino by the Office of Emer- nia raised taxes on its wealthiest residents. Five This amazing event 135 damaged in the County, including all of gency Services with the years later, the Kansas economy was on life support, came together in less than Carr Fire, Romero said. Potter Valley. assistance of the Men- while California was undergoing the strongest eco- a month, thanks to so many A count by the Associ- We are well ahead of docino County Executive nomic growth in the nation. who helped make it happen: ated Press found at least the fire activity we saw Office. The center’s num- Not surprisingly, states are turning increasingly Sus, Kendra and Gualala 300 of those structures last year, she said. This ber is 707-467-6428. to enacting a millionaires tax, and the Trump-GOP Arts who said Yes! in an instant; Ian Stinson, who were homes. At the lat- is just July, so we re not Shelters are open at tax cuts for the rich have become a potential for the was our Facebook Guru, est count, five people are even into the worst part Mendocino College, Red- Republicans in the 2018 congressional elections. Bonedaddy for his good en- dead, including two fire- of fire season.’’ wood Riders Arena for Government…from Page 7 ergy and delicious chicken; fighters, a woman and Authorities also is- horses, as well as the P.D. and other volunteers her two great-grandchil- sued evacuation orders Ukiah Animal Shelter. court, saying there is some evidence that the who made a big difference; More shelters will be decision to reinstate the citizenship question J. J. Mule Kat, a wonderful dren. in Napa County when was motivated by discrimination. band you really rocked Firefighters killed in a fire destroyed eight made available should the house! the blaze included Don structures. The blaze the need arise, according Friday, July 27 Thanks to the folks Ray Smith, 81, of Pol- had blackened 150 acres, to the Sheriff’s Office. • Michael Cohen, Trump s former personal who brought yummy food, lock Pines, a bulldozer but was 50 percent con- Instead of donating lawyer, said Trump had advance knowledge Derek Dubwise who came operator who was help- tained on Sunday. food to firefighters, War- about the June 2016 meeting in Trump Tower down from Fort Bragg to ing clear vegetation in Big fires also contin- ner suggested donations in which Russians were expected to offer po- lend a hand, and the lovely, the path of the wildfire. ued to burn outside Yo- are most helpful to the litical dirt on Hilary Clinton, contradicting energetic dancers you in- Redding fire Inspector semite National Park victims who ve lost their spire me! Trump s claims that he was unaware of the Jeremy Stoke was also and in the San Jacinto homes in the recent fires. meeting. And most especially, huge thanks to the people killed, but details of his Mountains east of Los The Associated Press • The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 4.1 per- who love Gary Bluhm, who death were not released. Angeles near Palm contributed to this story. cent in the second quarter of 2018, according came out to enjoy the day, to the Commerce Department, up from 2.2 gave donations and helped and, with the help of believed to be the mur- percent in the first quarter. It was the first create a blessed, magical Arrest… Carreon, buried it. Mar- der weapon found in time since 2014 that economic growth topped and special party by shar- from Page 1 4 percent in a quarter. ing their beautiful energy. tinez body was found his vehicle, and Smith- Maximum thanks to geothermal plant in and uncovered by the Hill was arrested at the Saturday, July 28 our local media for your Lake County and shot to Sheriff’s Office on July Sheriff’s Office on July • Trump declared that an emergency exists in support: the ICO, KTide, death by Sierra. Sierra 18. 18, following an inter- the State of California and ordered federal as- KGUA, and KZYX, who is believed to have re- Carreon was arrest- view with detectives. sistance to help with the wildfires that began helped so much getting the turned on June 30, when ed on July 10, in Santa All three men have been July 23. word out in such a short he wrapped Martinez s Rosa for unrelated drug booked on charges of time. You were great. body in a tarp, drove it charges, Sierra was ar- murder, kidnapping and Sunday, July 29 Last but not least, a back to his marijuana • President Trump threatened to shut down the shout out to Ms. Juanita rested in Guerneville on conspiracy and are being government if Congress does not appropriate Martinez for your humor, garden in Healdsburg July 17, with a handgun held without bail. funds to build a border wall with Mexico. love and support. • Following a meeting at the White House, New Let s keep the loving York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger and spirit flowing and growing. Advertising Helps Businesses Grow! Trump engaged in a public clash in which One good thing about the president characterized the press as music, when it hits (you feel no pain.) 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In recent years to walk or roll the en- along 4.5 miles of Pacific we have seen a 93 per- tire 10-miles from Haul headlands in the 93-acre cent loss of bull kelp on Road Trestle to Main Noyo Headlands Park. our coast. To stop the and Cypress Streets in Fun, food and enter- total collapse of the kelp Fort Bragg. tainment are planned forest ecosystem, Noyo Exploring coastal ter- for the day. The Ste- is collaborating with a rain that has been inac- ven Bates Band, Men- team of marine manag- cessible to the public for docino Women s Choir, ers, nonprofits, commer- over 100-years is one of and speakers will take cial urchin divers, and Fort Bragg s most popu- the oceanfront stage. sport divers to recover lar activities. History Seven local restaurants the kelp forests. Envi- and nature interpretive and food vendors will be ronmentalists, scien- panels add to the experi- on hand. North Coast tists, and others will be ence. Brewing Company is the on-hand to explain what Wave, whale, and beer vendor. Artist and has caused the collapse; weather watching Wave and whale watching bench on Ka Kahleh trail, Fort Bragg. Mary Charlebois photo. crafters from Art in the what is being done; and benches are plentiful, ogy from the logging and mains of Fort Bragg life numerous. Parking is Gardens will be showing how you can Help the one-of-a-kind, and cre- shipping industries dot in the recent past. available at each trail- and selling their work. Kelp. ated by local artisans. the trail. Places like the Ka Kahleh Trail is head. Restrooms deco- Mendocino Coast Rec- The Crow s Nest is Many are made from the dynamite shack are still open from dawn to dusk rated with murals, and reation and Parks De- a viewing spot for the reclaimed wood of dam- standing. Others like each day. 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Brown Pelican feeding frenzy by Paul Brewer. At dawn’s first light, birds, have been seen in many birds become ac- great numbers recently. tive. Barn swallow par- There must be abun- ents are among the first dant feed in the ocean to sing “good morning” here as many have been to the day. They be- seen feasting. Some of gin hunting insects to the pelicans have joined eat, and to bring back Common Murres and to their chicks or fledg- Brandt’s Cormorants on Alligator Lizard by Ray Douglas. lings. Other birds eat Gualala Point Island. Black Oystercatchers, a We haven’t had a seeds, and can be tempt- The big island just off River Otter, an Osprey sighting of a Ringtail ed to a birdfeeder, such the north end of The and Common Murres Cat for quite a while as Acorn Woodpeckers. Sea Ranch is covered in all feasting on bait fish.” so Lita Gitt’s sighting Many birds also eat birds! With the help of Kath- was quite welcome. Lita berries, and the rus- Carolyn Carnell ryn Arnold, she count- wrote, “Joe spotted a tling in the huckleberry wrote, “This photo was ed hundreds of birds and Ringtail cat on our prop- bushes tells you the first taken while doing a 127 Harbor Seals. That’s erty as it emerged from berries are ripe. Other drone survey to check a lot of feasting! a drain on the road. The edible berries are ripen- on the Common Murres Don’t you feel hon- last time we saw one ing now too, including on the [west] side of ored when birds build a here was 20 years ago! gooseberry and thimble- Gualala Point Island. nest in a box you’ve put They are so cute, very berry. The non-native To our surprise, it was up? Sometimes it takes shy and nocturnal. They Himalayan blackberry is covered with 112 Brown a while for a family to are also known as Min- also providing delicious- Pelicans, with many also move in. Susan Lev- er’s Cats as in times past ness to birds, four-footed in the water along with enson-Palmer wrote, miners adopted them as animals and two-footed Common Murres having “For the first time in they prey on mice, ro- animals. a feeding frenzy.” eight years of having dents and other pests. Bob Rutemoeller Paul Brewer no- this nesting box out- We will keep a look out Green Heron alongside the Gualala River by Bob Rutemoeller. and Mary Sue Ittner ticed another big feed- side our home, a couple and hopefully get a pho- had a wonderful, rare ing event off Gualala of Bewick’s Wrens have to!” sighting a week ago last Monday. He wrote, now raised two broods in During the last low Sunday. Bob wrote, “We “Quite a day. Lots of the box.” Susan’s photo tide event, Loren Adri- were skipping flat rocks whales and lots of Brown shows an adult at the an went tide pooling. across the Gualala River Pelicans. Yesterday eve- entrance to the nesting Loren wrote, “My wife when a Green Heron ning the pelicans were box, ready to feed the and I were walking the flushed and landed on having a feeding frenzy. chicks inside. tide pool at Green Cove a tree that is leaning You wonder how they Alta DeBoer was and saw this good-sized over the river. It blends can dive so close and not also fortunate. She Sponge. We also saw at in so well it was hard to hit another bird.” wrote, “My daughter, least 20 Ochre Sea Stars. see through the camera Scott Mercer took a Margaux, put up a I have not seen that on full zoom. There are look at Paul’s photo of a small bird house and many at the location still some Leopard Lilies whale tail and identified we have a nest of Vio- for at least three or four blooming along the steep it as a Gray Whale. A let-green Swallows! So years. I have been read- river bank too. The Deer week ago Monday, many beautiful. Such a strik- ing reports about the re- cannot get to them very people saw whales. Scott ing green color on the turn of the Sea Stars in easily, otherwise they wrote, “Susan Rusch- male swallow.” the ICO and other pub- would be eaten lilies.” meyer saw a ‘whale Ray Douglas wrote, lications. It was nice to Leslie Hoppe wrote, parade’ from Big Gulch “We hadn’t been to our see the balance of nature “Is it possible than Dan, Road in Gualala, com- Sea Ranch home in a returning.” Annie, and I are seeing plete with lots of tail while, and when we fi- While terrible fires a pair of Peregrine Fal- lifts, and some other en- nally got there, it ap- rage inland, much of cons? Each night, around ergetic behaviors.” peared that all the ani- the coast is enveloped in 5 p.m., the pair perch on Rick and I observed mals came out to greet cool, moist fog. Appreci- an exposed, horizontal whales from the Gualala us — the lizards, a ate what the fog gives us tree branch above Point Bluff Trail. We saw the skunk, deer and quail.” as you enjoy these long Arena Creek, two miles classic heart-shaped Ray photographed an days of summer. Let me up from the coast.” blow of a Gray Whale Alligator Lizard. know what you are see- Adult Bewick’s Wren in nesting box by Susan Levenson-Palmer. Craig Bell told me just off the kelp. Way in ing! he has seen Peregrines the distance we saw one, while fishing off Arena then a second, huge blow Cove. We had several from two Blue Whales successful nests on the cruising northward. Mendonoma coast this Sara Bogard also year and the chicks witnessed a feeding have fledged. The newly- event, this one off the fledged falcons will be Point Arena Lighthouse soon hunting for their Peninsula and both own meals. Perhaps the sides of the PA Stor- two falcons Leslie has netta Lands last Friday. been observing are the Sara wrote, “[I saw] an parents taking a well- amazing flurry of activ- deserved break from ity in the water with CA chick rearing. Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, Brown Pelicans, many Western Gulls, Brown A very crowded Gualala Point Island by Carolyn Carnell. of them newly-hatched Pelicans, Cormorants, Life in the intertidal zone, includes a Sponge by Loren Adrian. august 3, 2018 INDEPENDENT COAST OBSERVER PAGE 15 Matisse featured Sunday at Exhibition on Screen Arena Theater’s art film series, Exhibition on Screen, will return to the big screen with “Ma- tisse from Tate Modern to MoMa,” on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m., with Splash doors opening at 12:30 p.m. Director Phil Grab- • MENDONOMA EVENTS GUIDE • sky’s documentary about this “once-in-a-lifetime CLUBS AND GROUPS blockbuster exhibition” features expert contri- Francine Stock interviewing Nicholas Serota in front of “Memory of Oce- butions from those that ania,” 1952-1953, Henri Matisse, MoMA. Arena Theater’s Exhibition on ‘Get Into Your Sanctuary’ Saturday at Arena Theater knew Matisse, as well Screen will present “Matisse from Tate Modern and MoMA” on Sunday, as curators, historians, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m. Photo © Exhibition on Screen and Alexey Moskvin. Tate director Nicholas of Henri Matisse him- The film has a -run Serota and MoMA direc- self, while actor Rupert time of 85 minutes and tor Glenn Lowry. Young (“Merlin”) nar- is underwritten by Craig Additionally, there are rates. Gilliland and Lori Dot- specially commissioned Apollo Magazine son of Spindrift Gallery. performances by Royal wrote, “The way the Tickets are $15 at the Ballet principal dancer film captured Matisse at door or online at arena Zenaida Yanowsky and work, bringing his art- theater.org. jazz musician Courtney istry to life - including Arena Theater is Pine. Acclaimed Brit- resonant readings from located at 214 Main ish actor Simon Russell Simon Russell Beale Street, Point Arena. For Beale brings insight and - was genuinely inspir- additional information emotion to the words ing.” visit arenatheater.org. Jazzin’ 3 returns Thursday to The Sea Ranch Lodge Jazzin’ 3 will return ety of bands: duos, trios, Gealey has been play- to The Fireside Room at quartets, and quintets ing bass on the Men- “Get Into Your Sanctuary Day” at Arena Theater will feature selected ocean film shorts on Saturday, August 4, The Sea Ranch Lodge that perform everything docino Coast for the last from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is presented by the Cordell Bank and Greater Farallones national marine sanctuaries as part of the monthly from straight ahead jazz 35 years. A resident of in collaboration with the International Ocean Film Festival. Photo, view of Point Arena Lighthouse, courtesy of NOAA/Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Sunset & Jazz Series on and selections from The Fort Bragg, Peter, his A special screen- ets will be offered to vet- National Marine Sanc- Thursday, Aug. 9, from 6 Great American Song- wife Mary, and brother ing of selected ocean erans with ID. tuary hugs the Marin, to 9 p.m., hosted by local book to world fusion and Dave, opened the Head- film shorts presented The screening is part Sonoma, and southern saxophonist Harrison free-form improvisation- lands Coffeehouse in by Cordell Bank and of NOAA’s Office of Na- Mendocino coastline, Goldberg. al impressions. Between 1995, which features Greater Farallones Na- tional Marine Sanctuar- adding protection to The popular Men- a regular schedule of live music every night. tional Marine sanctu- ies fourth national “Get help ensure a thriving docino County-based gigs, Goldberg recently He plays regularly at aries, in collaboration into Your Sanctuary” ocean ecosystem and jazz trio will perform se- completed several eclec- the Coffeehouse every with the International events aiming at “rais- coastal economy into lections from The Great tic recording projects Tuesday night and has Ocean Film Festival, ing awareness of the the future. Cordell Bank American Songbook, with coast-based musi- also appeared at Fort will screen at Arena value of national marine National Marine Sanc- those iconic Tin Pan Al- cians. Bragg’s Sequoia Room at Theater this Saturday, sanctuaries as iconic tuary sits offshore and ley standards from the Barca has been a part the North Coast Brew- Aug. 4, from 4 to 6 p.m., destinations for respon- shares boundaries with 1930s and 40s. of the Coast music scene ing Company. An accom- with doors opening at sible recreation and pro- the Greater Farallones “In addition, Jazzin’ 3 since he arrived from the plished cartoonist, Pete’s 3:30 p.m. moting good ocean eti- National Marine Sanc- will present an eclectic Bay Area in 1972. As a work has been exhibited Guest speakers from quette,” said NOAA in a tuary. mix of ballads, bossa no- singer and guitarist, he in galleries and music Cordell Bank National press release. The Office of Nation- vas, blues, and swing,” has performed with a entertainment venues Marine Sanctuary and “The majority of na- al Marine Sanctuaries said Goldberg, “along variety of bands, from along the coast. NOAA will speak about tional marine sanctuar- serves as the trustee for with vocal-oriented orig- the Mendocino All Star Admission to this their mission and intro- ies’ waters are open to a network of underwa- inals featuring the soul- Big Band to smaller jazz event is free. An assort- duce six shorts from the compatible recreational ter parks encompass- ful voice and guitar of combos and other en- ment of sweet and savory 2018 Ocean Film Festi- activities which also al- ing more than 620,000 Danny Barca, and Pete sembles. Most recently, small plates, comple- val in San Francisco. lows for considerable square miles of marine Gealey laying down the he appeared with the mented by a variety of Tickets are $10, and benefits to local econo- and Great Lakes waters. groove on upright bass.” popular group, Tenor wines and other popular in special recognition of mies.” The network includes a Goldberg, playing ten- Madness, and with The beverages from the bar, U.S. Veterans, free tick- Greater Farallones system of 13 national ma- or, alto and soprano sax- Francis Vanek Quartet. including non-alcoholic rine sanctuaries as well ophones, has been a fix- As a singer and song- selections, will be avail- as Papah’naumoku’kea ture on the Mendonoma writer, he has produced able for purchase. and Rose Atoll marine music scene for years, three CDs of original For more information national monuments. appearing with a vari- songs. call 707-785-2371. Within these protect- ed waters, whales feed Finnish neo-folk duo Aallotar coming to 215 Main and migrate, coral reefs Finnish-American partment. fall 2013, Aallotar has flourish, and shipwrecks Sara Pajunen and Finn Minnesota-born Pa- toured the United States reveal secrets of mari- Teija Niku use their com- junen (violin/vocals) seven times, including time history with the mon musical heritage as studied classical music shows at Lotus Festival, vast majority of national a starting point for origi- as her main focus, but the Cedar Cultural Cen- marine sanctuary wa- nal “chamber-folk.” The also played Finnish folk ter, Old Town School of ters open to recreational duo will perform at Point music with a children’s Folk Music, and various fishing, birding, wildlife Arena’s 215 Main wine group that toured the Scandinavian-related watching, diving, surf- bar on Tuesday, Aug. United States, Europe events. They released ing, kayaking and many 7, at 8 p.m. Tickets are and Australia. She has their debut album “In other activities that are $10; call 707-882-2683 earned classical music Transit (And Say We compatible with conser- for reservations. degrees in both the Unit- Did)” in 2014 and their vation goals. Niku (accordion/vo- ed States and Finland second album “Ame- For more information, cals) spent her Finnish and currently studies in riikan laulu” on June 15 visit sanctuaries.noaa. childhood playing folk the Contemporary Im- of this year. gov/visit/giys.html. music on accordion and provisation department According to fRoots The Arena Theater later received a masters at New England Conser- See 215 Main… snack bar will be open. degree from the Sibelius vatory. Academy Folk Music De- Since its formation in Continued on Page 16 PAGE 16 INDEPENDENT COAST OBSERVER august 3, 2018 Siobhan Elder scarves, Cynthia Myers etched glass at Dolphin Gallery Gualala Arts’ down- town gallery, The Dol- phin, will feature local artists Cynthia Myers, etched glass, and Siob- han Elder, painted scarves, in its August exhibit. This will be the sec- ond time Elder and My- ers have combined their talents at The Dolphin. A reception for the artists is set for Satur- day, Aug. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit will re- Glass artist Cynthia Myers in her studio. Myers will show her etched Christy Martin and Aodh Og O’Tuama are “Four Shillings Short,” the featured entertainment for the 57th Annual glass at the Dolphin Gallery during the month of August, along with Siob- Art in the Redwoods Hats Off Dinner on Aug. 16. The duo will also be part of the live musical entertainment main on display through han Elder’s painted silk scarves. An appetizer and no-host bar reception during the main festival days on Aug. 18 and 19. Photo courtesy of Gualala Arts. Sunday, Aug. 26. is set to open the exhibit on Friday, Aug. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. Photo cour- “My work is meant to tesy of Gualala Arts. Quilt Raffle and Silent Auction for 57th be more than a function- work being sold world- al object such as a wine which she says bring her Annual Art in the Redwoods Festival wide on wearable items goblet, a vase or even a joy, as well as the people from hand painted silk Bids are being ac- fle quilt, bringing hap- Mercedes winner will glass front door,” said who wear her work. neckties to scarves. cepted and tickets are piness, eternal youth, also be announced at the Myers. “I paint because I am This collection mar- on sale at Gualala Arts good fortune and longev- end of the festival. This “Each is a personal an artist and I am still ries the wearable aspects for the Art in the Red- ity to the winner,” said year, Elizabeth Lane do- statement meant to re- giddy every morning of my work with the fine woods Silent Auction Iris Lorenz-Fife of the nated her pristine, 1978 flect the taste of the own- when I go to my studio,” art background that is classic Mercedes and Pa- Guild. Each year, PPQG red Mercedes 450SL con- er and to provide artistic she said. the base of my work as cific Piecemaker’s Quilt donates a full-size quilt, vertible. Bids are being pleasure to the viewer. “I paint because I am an artist. Guild raffle quilt. Win- proceeds from which accepted in $1,000 incre- Each completed piece filled with gratitude that These pieces are de- ners of both contests will help fund the Gualala ments up until the last captures and bends the my time is spent creat- signed to be experienced be announced on the fi- Arts Young Artist Schol- minute. Blue Book value light to produce its own ing something that can as wall hangings and/ nal day of Art in the Red- arship. Raffle tickets are of the car is $25,000. luminous effect,” Myers make someone else feel or worn as scarves and woods, Sunday, Aug. 19, $5 each, three for $10, or Visit GualalaArts. added. special,” she added. wraps.” at 3 p.m., on the JAMI seven for $20 at the Arts org for details, times Myers’ work is found For more information, Elder is passionate amphitheater stage. Center. The winner need and locations of all 2018 in collections across the call 707-884-1138 or vis- about her silk paintings, “Cranes decorate and not be present to win. Art in the Redwoods United States and in Eu- it gualalaarts.org. empower this year’s raf- The Silent Auction events. rope and Japan, and is on display in a number Film Club to screen ‘Sunset Boulevard’ of California galleries, The Arena Theater per play themselves, and coming of sound.” including in Mendoci- 215 Main… of the singing isn’t dra- Film Club will screen the film includes cameo Praised by critics no, Half Moon Bay and ma or flash, it simply director Billy Wilder’s appearances by leading when first released, Cambria. from Page 15 has warm, communica- “Sunset Boulevard,” this silent-film actors Buster “Sunset Boulevard” was Elder’s work for this (UK): “This one has that tive naturalness.” Monday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. Keaton, H. B. Warner nominated for 11 Acad- collection is called “At- extra elusive appeal, its From Kansanmu- The film stars Wil- and Anna Q. Nilsson. emy Awards and won mospheres.” lightness of touch and siikki (Finland): “Fresh, liam Holden as Joe Gil- “With caustic, bit- three. Deemed “cultur- She said it grew out melodiousness of reper- skillful and imaginative lis, an unsuccessful ter wit in a story that ally, historically, or aes- of her desire to capture toire matching the skill playing.” screenwriter, and Gloria blends both fact and thetically significant” by the unique light on the of (the musicians) … For more information, Swanson as Norma Des- fiction and dream and the U.S. Library of Con- north coast. They play for musicality, call 215 Main at 707- mond, a faded silent-film reality,” wrote Tim gress in 1989, “Sunset “Thirty-plus years not drive, and the charm 882-3215. star who draws him into Dirks on AMC’s Film- Boulevard” was included as a professional textile her fantasy world, where site, “co-writer/director in the first group of films artist have found my she dreams of making a Wilder realistically ex- selected for preservation Pet of the Week triumphant return to poses (with numerous in the National Film the screen. in-jokes) the corruptive, Registry. Erich von Stroheim devastating influences The film is not rated plays Max von Mayer- of the new Hollywood at a runtime of 101 min- ling, Desmond’s devoted and the studio system utes. For a schedule of Will Reed RPT servant. Director Cecil by showing the decline upcoming films, visit Piano Tuning B. DeMille and gossip of old Hollywood legends arenatheaterfilmclub. cell: 539-8863 columnist Hedda Hop- many years after the org.

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Professional “ATMOSHERES” Macintosh® Solutions Dolphin Gallery - August 2-28 Sharing with Cynthia Myers Glass Andy Lang (707) 580-9044 “Mia is a young adult female Pit Bull Terrier with an affectionate and Opening playful nature. She has basic obedience skills and wants very much to please,” said Kim Park of the Redwood Coast Humane Society, “Mia th P.O. Box 294 loves playing tug-of-war, taking walks, getting head scratches and pet- August 11 5-7 p.m. tings or just hanging out with her people. She can be a bit sassy at times, The Sea Ranch, CA so she should not be your very first dog and she should not be in a home 95497 with small children.” For more information, or to set up a “meet and greet” with Mia, call 707- Siobhan will donate 25% of sales on 8/11 to 884-1304 or email [email protected]. The Humane Soci- [email protected] ety is also looking for volunteers to join them at Bower’s Park on Sunday, Coast Life Support District in gratitude for saving her life. Aug. 5., from 2 to 4 p.m. to learn about opportunities to work with and help animals. august 3, 2018 INDEPENDENT COAST OBSERVER PAGE 17 Mark Your Calendar ARTS 4Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference 4Flynn Creek Circus Adults-Only Show Thursday, August 2 Friday, August 3 & Writing workshops, craft seminars, open mic sessions. This FILM Flynn Creek Circus features aerialists, jugglers, acrobats and year, the Hollywood nonprofit HUMANITAS, founded to nurture more under the vintage American Big Top tent. screenwriters, will sponsor a screenwriting workshop. Adults (21+) only. Location: Various locations, Mendocino. Show begins at 7 p.m. endonoma alleries $575 for 3-day event. Location: 24001 Hwy 1, across from PA City Hall, Point Arena. M G Most galleries in Mendonoma change their featured artists For info contact www.mcwc.org. Advanced tickets: $27 for adults, $20 for seniors and veterans. about once a month. Opening receptions are listed in Mark At the door: $32 for adults and $25 for seniors. $50 for VIP, 4Rock and Trivia at Garcia River Your Calendar. For current exhibits, call or visit the websites front row seating. Thursday, August 2 of individual galleries. Dan & Myra of The Casuals will host rock & roll and trivia. For info contact www.flynncreekcircus.com or 707-684-9389. linder tudio allery ualala Winners share $150 in slot play prizes. 4 A S G , G Argentine Tango Night Gallery located in Sea Cliff Center. 707-884-4884. 6 p.m. Friday, August 3 Location: Garcia River Casino, Point Arena. General public and all levels welcome. Local DJs spin an Coast Highway Artists’ Collective, Point 4Flynn Creek Circus eclectic mix of mostly traditional music. Arena Thursday, August 2 8 to 11 p.m. Open Fri. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. See www.coast-highway- Flynn Creek Circus features aerialists, jugglers, acrobats and Location: 215 Main wine bar, Point Arena. artists.com. 284 Main Street, Point Arena. 707-882-3616. No cover, but $5 for regular dancers. more under the vintage American Big Top tent. Appropriate for Dianne Neuman Gallery, Gualala For info contact 707-799-7879. audiences of all ages. Located in Anchor Bay. www.dngallery.com. 707-696-5701. Show begins at 7 p.m. 4Garcia River Blues: Ricky Montejo Discovery Gallery Artists Collective, Gualala Location: 24001 Hwy 1, across from PA City Hall, Point Arena. Friday, August 3 Gallery located in Sea Cliff Center. Open Thurs. through Opening night special: $22 for adults, $11 for kids. Ricky Montejo plays soul, rock, latin, Blues, reggae, pop, Tues., 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 707-884-1900. $50 for VIP, front row seating. world beats. For info contact www.flynncreekcircus.com or 707-684-9389. 8:30 p.m. The Dolphin Gallery, Gualala 4Staying Healthy with the Seasons Location: Garcia River Casino, Point Arena. Gallery located in Sundstrom Mall. GualalaArts.org or 707- 884-3896. Thursday, August 2 4Pay ‘n’ Take Monthly Sale A Taoist perspective talk about engaging the energies of the Saturday, August 4 The Elk Artists’ Collective, Elk season to nurture vitality and physical comfort. The Main Hall (toys, knick knacks, household goods, jewelry) 707-877-1128 or www.artists-collective.net. 5:30 p.m. is open from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Gallery in the Redwoods, Anchor Bay Location: Gualala Arts Center, Meditation Garden, Gualala. In the New Building are books, Christmas ornaments, furni- Contact Bill Apton, 707-884-4278. By donation. ture, tools, hardware and electronics from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Gualala Arts Center, Gualala For info contact 415-264-0957 or [email protected]. The Clothing Room, open from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., features GualalaArts.org or 707-884-1138. 4Arena Cove Farmers Market men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories. ualala ress ine rt rint tudio Friday, August 3 Snacks and desserts are available in the Main Hall. All facilities G P - F A P S , Open by appointment. 707-884-3388. Fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, value added products, bread and are open Tuesdays from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. to receive donations crafts every Friday through November. of clean, saleable items. Henley’s Gallery, Cypress Village, Gualala 3 to 6 p.m. Location: Gualala Community Center, Gualala. Gallery located upstairs. 707-884-1531. Location: Arena Cove, 790 Port Road, Point Arena. 4Gualala Farmers Market House in the Country, Point Arena For info contact 707-882-3046. Saturday, August 4 707-882-1848. Organic fruits and vegetables, hand crafted foods, local crafts. 4Opening Art Reception atheson esign rt allery gualala 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. M D A G , Friday, August 3 Upstairs in the Sundstrom Mall. 707-884-3712. Featuring the works of Debbe Hull: micro mosaics, jewelry Location: Gualala Community Center, Gualala. and beads; and Emma Hurley: hand carved thrown functional Free admittance. Placewares ceramics and original art screen printed clothing. 4Elk Volunteer Fire Department Barbecue Rotating exhibits. Wed. - Mon. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 39114 Ocean Dr. Gualala. 707-884-1184. Exhibited from Aug. 2 through 26. Saturday, August 4 5 to 7 p.m. Fundraiser for Elk Volunteer Fire Department features tri-tip, Paul Stein Studio, Manchester Location: Coast Highway Art Collective 284 Main St., Point chicken and portabella mushroom entrees with variety of side Contemporary porcelain vessels. 707-882-2686. Arena. dishes, margaritas, beer, wine and soft drinks. Sea Ranch Lodge, The Sea Ranch Free admission. Portable pond for kids, live music and raffle. Please, no dogs Exhibit in the lobby area of the lodge. 707-785-2321. at this event. 4Music at MendoViné: Gizmodalities pindrift allery ualala Noon to 4 p.m. S G , G Friday, August 3 Gallery located in Cypress Village. 707-884-4484. Chris Doering, 7-string guitarist, accompanies himself with Location: Greenwood Community Center, Elk. electronica in a live looping exploration of minimalism. $20 adults; $10 kids seven to 12; free for kids six and under. Stewart-Kummer Gallery, Gualala 7 to 9:30 p.m. For info contact Cindy at 707- 877-3548. 707-884-3581 or visit www.stewartkummergallery.com. Location: MendoViné, Gualala. 4Flynn Creek Circus Camp Performance Studio 391, Gualala Free admission. Saturday, August 4 Gallery located in Cypress Village. For info contact 707-896-2650. Circus Camp participants will perform for their parents and 707-884-9065 or www.studio391.net.

community. Suite G Gallery 3 p.m. 39179 S. Highway 1, Gualala. Next to Heart of a Child toy Location: 24001 Hwy 1, across from PA City Hall, Point Arena. store. 707-896-2643 Advanced tickets: $27 for adults, $20 for seniors, students imber ove nn imber ove and veterans, $12 for children. At the door: $32 for adults and T C I , T C Gallery located in the lobby of the Inn. 707-847-3231. $25 for seniors, $15 for children. $50 for VIP, front row seating. For info contact 707-884-5413. rena heater oint rena 4 A T , P A The Fratello Marionettes Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Saturday, August 4 It’s been three years since theme park and luxury resort www.arenatheater.org A puppet show of Aladdin and the Magical Lamp, where Jurassic World was destroyed by dinosaurs out of contain- friendship and kindness triumph over evil and saves the king- Week of August 3 – August 9 ment. When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring dom. All ages welcome. to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom 12 p.m. the remaining dinosaurs. Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Location: Coast Community Library, Point Arena. Howard, BD Wong, Toby Jones, Ted Levine, Rafe Spall, 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Free admittance. 4:00 2:00 and Jeff Goldblum. Director: J.A. Bayona. 7:00 7:00 7:00 For info contact the library at 707-882-3114. 7:00 7:00 Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 128 minutes 4Flynn Creek Circus, Community Arts Fair Coming: Incredibles 2, Leave no Trace, 4 Saturday, August 4 Get Into Your Sanctuary Antman and the Wasp Saturday, August 4 Flynn Creek Circus brings an all new program featuring aerial- A special screening of selected ocean film shorts with guest Get Into Your Sanctuary—Ocean Film Shorts ists, jugglers, acrobats and more. Under the vintage American speakers from Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Saturday August 4 4:00 PM Big Top tent. Appropriate for audiences of all ages. 4 to 6 p.m., doors opening at 3:30 p.m. Arena Theater Film Club Location: Arena Theater, Point Arena. Monday August 6 7:00 PM Community arts fair at the tent from 1 to 3 p.m. Afternoon show begins at 3 p.m. $10, and free tickets offered to Veterans with ID. Visit arenatheaterfilmclub.org Evening show begins at 7 p.m. For info contact www.arenatheater.org, 707-882-3272. Coming: Blues on the Coast Additional performances over the weekend. See website or 4Music at 215 Main Saturday August 11 8:30 PM call for details. Saturday, August 4 Location: 24001 Hwy 1, across from PA City Hall, Point Arena. Evan Lanam and the Live Oaks play original Americana-Soul. Anthony Gomes Band Advanced tickets: $27 for adults, $20 for seniors, students 9 p.m. Coming: Exhibition on Screen and veterans, $12 for children. At the door: $32 for adults and Location: 215 Main Wine Bar, Point Arena. Sunday August 12 1:00 PM $25 for seniors, $15 for children. $50 for VIP, front row seating. No cover. For info contact www.flynncreekcircus.com or 707-684-9389. For info contact 707-882-2683. Matisse 214 Main Street, Point Arena Confirm times at 707-882-3456 More Mark Your Calendar on Page 18

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Mark Your Calendar…from Page 17 4Mendocino Swing Dance 4Arena Cove Farmers Market 4Garcia Guild Breakfast Friday, August 10 Friday, August 17 Sunday, August 5 All levels Fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, value added products, bread and All-you-can-eat breakfast. Scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop to a selection of rockin’, crafts every Friday through November. and sliced fruit. swingin’ music. 3 to 6 p.m. Featuring Lisa’s Luscious Kitchen and Little Green Bean Coffee. Location: Preston Hall, Mendocino. Location: Arena Cove, 790 Port Road, Point Arena. Public welcomed. $10 Weekly Drop In Lesson & Dance, 7 to 9 p.m. For info contact 707-882-3046. 8:30 to 11 a.m. $5 for the dance portion only 6:30 to 9 p.m. 4Art in the Redwoods Champagne Preview Location: Manchester Community Center, S. Highway 1 at For info contact Al & Mary 415-858-2886 email mary@ Friday, August 17 Crispin Road, Manchester. marydelave.com. Champagne Preview and Judges’ critique. $10 adults, $6 children 6 to 12, by donation for kids under 6. 4Karaoke at 215 Main 4 to 7 p.m. For info contact 707-882-3425. Friday, August 10 Location: Gualala Arts Center, Gualala. 4Flynn Creek Circus Karaoke with musical host Arlene. 21 and over only. $10. Sunday, August 5 7 to 11 p.m. For info contact 707-884-1138.. Flynn Creek Circus features aerialists, jugglers, acrobats and Location: 215 Main wine bar, Point Arena. 4Mendocino Swing Dance more, under the vintage American Big Top tent. $1 per song. Friday, August 17 Appropriate for audiences of all ages. For info contact 707-882-3215. All levels. Shows begins at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. 4Gualala Farmers Market East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop to a selection of rockin’, Location: 24001 Hwy 1, across from PA City Hall, Point Arena. Saturday, August 11 swingin’ music. Advanced tickets: $27 for adults, $20 for seniors, students Organic fruits and vegetables, hand crafted foods, local crafts. Location: Preston Hall, Mendocino. and veterans, $12 for children. At the door: $32 for adults and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 Weekly Drop In Lesson & Dance, 7 to 9 p.m. $25 for seniors, $15 for children. $50 for VIP, front row seating. Location: Gualala Community Center, Gualala. $5 for the dance portion only 6:30 to 9 p.m. For info contact www.flynncreekcircus.com or 707-684-9389. Free admittance. For info contact Al & Mary 415-858-2886 email mary@ 4Humane Society Volunteer Gathering 4Art Opening Reception — Sondra Sula marydelave.com. Sunday, August 5 Saturday, August 11 4Mid-Month Pay ’n’ Take Meet current volunteers and learn about volunteer opportu- The Art of Recycling, an art show featuring “Little Soul as- Saturday, August 18 nities both working directly with animals or in other ways to semblages” by Sondra Sula. All departments open. Tables, chairs, tools, electronics, support our overall mission to care for animals in need along the 3 to 5 p.m. hardware, records, CDs, lamps, desks, novels, cookbooks, Mendonoma coast. RSVP: [email protected]. Location: Elk Artists’ Collective, Elk. videos, kids books, audio tapes, Christmas ornaments, poetry, 2 to 4 p.m. Free admission. For info contact 707-877-1128. do-it-yourself books, large print books, men’s, women’s and Location: Bower Community Park, Picnic Area, Gualala. 4Art opening children’s clothing and accessories. For info contact 707-785-3683. Saturday, August 11 Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and will close at 11:30 a.m. 4Film Club Glass artist Cynthia Myers and silk scarf painter Siobhan Elder Location: Gualala Community Center, Gualala. Monday, August 6 display their works. 4Gualala Farmers Market “Sunset Boulevard.” Billy Wilder’s scathing story about a fading On display until Aug. 31. Saturday, August 18 movie star who enlists a young screenwriter to aid her comeback. 5 to 7 p.m. Organic fruits and vegetables, hand crafted foods, local crafts. Preceded by film trivia quiz, followed by audience discussion. Location: The Dolphin Gallery, Gualala. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Free admission. Location: Gualala Community Center, Gualala. Location: Arena Theater, Point Arena. For info contact 707-884-1138. Free admittance. Free to Arena Theaters members, $10 for guests. 4Blues on the Coast 4Art in the Redwoods festival For info contact www.arenatheaterfilmclub.org. Saturday, August 11 Saturday, August 18 4Music at 215 Main Anthony Gomes, Canadian blues rock guitarist, accompa- Fine arts show, artisan vendors, food, entertainment, kids’ Tuesday, August 7 nied by his band will perform his fusion of blues with rock and activities. Aallotar, a Finnish neo-folk duo, plays 8 p.m. soul, influenced by B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 215 Main Wine Bar, Point Arena. Jimi Hendrix. Location: Gualala Arts Center, Gualala. $10. 8:30 p.m. $6 at gate, under 17 free. For info contact 707-882-2683. Location: Arena Theater, Point Arena. For info contact gualalaarts.org. 4Summer Reading Pizza Party! $20. 4National Theatre Live from London Wednesday, August 8 For info contact 707-882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org. Saturday, August 18 Reading celebration with pizza and music for children, 4Exhibition on Screen “Julius Caesar.” Nicholas Hytner directs a new take on the tweens, and teens. Sunday, August 12 Shakespeare classic. 1 p.m. “Matisse. From Tate Modern and MoMA.” Hailed as the most 1 p.m. Location: Coast Community Library, Point Arena. successful exhibition in Tate Modern’s history, this once-in-a- Location: Arena Theater, Point Arena. Free admittance. lifetime exhibition features exclusive new footage from MoMA, $18, $5 youths 18 and under. For info contact the library at 707-882-3114. New York with expert contributions from those that knew Matisse For info contact 707-882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org. 4Arena Cove Farmers Market as well as curators and historians. 4Art in the Redwoods festival Friday, August 10 1 p.m. Sunday, August 19 Fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, value added products, bread and Location: Arena Theater, Point Arena. Fine arts show, artisan vendors, food, entertainment, kids’ crafts every Friday through November. $15. activities. 3 to 6 p.m. For info contact 707 882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Arena Cove, 790 Port Road, Point Arena. 4Film Club Location: Gualala Arts Center, Gualala. For info contact 707-882-3046. Monday, August 13 $6 at gate, under 17 free. “Volver.” In Pedro Almodovar’s drama, revolving around an For info contact gualalaarts.org. eccentric family of women, Penelope Cruz plays a mother forced 4Picnic and Clean-up at Evergreen Cemetery to go to great lengths to protect her 14-year-old daughter. In Sunday, August 19 Spanish with English subtitles. Picnic and Clean-up at Evergreen Cemetery. Drinks and des- Preceded by film trivia quiz, followed by audience discussion. sert provided by Garcia Guild. 7 p.m. 12 to 3 p.m. Location: Arena Theater, Point Arena. Location: Evergreen Cemetery, Manchester. Free to Arena Theaters members, $10 for guests. Free. For info contact www.arenatheaterfilmclub.org. For info contact 707-882-3425. 4Hats Off Dinner 4BAKU at Art in the Redwoods Thursday, August 16 Sunday, August 19 Hats Off Dinner, opening event of the Annual Art in the Red- BAKU playing an improvised synthesis of jazz, Afro beat, woods festival. Dinner and dancing. Middle Eastern, and other World influences and rhythms. 6 p.m. 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Gualala Arts Center, Gualala. Location: Gualala Arts Center outdoor amphitheater, Gualala. $150, reservations required. $6 admission at gate. Youth 17 and under free. For info contact 707-884-1138. For info contact 707-884-1138. More Mark Your Calendar on Page 20 We offer you beautifully created wines of remarkable flavor and style that reflect the very TasTing room open daily character of the land Noon to 5:00 pm and our family. Gift Shop • Picnic tables 886-5460 26055 Soda Springs Rd., Annapolis Visit us! august 3, 2018 INDEPENDENT COAST OBSERVER PAGE 19 Clubs, Groups and Classes •Flynn Creek Circus •Acoustic Musicians •South Coast Stamp •Coastal Connections •Summer MineCraft •Arena Buying Club Summer Camp Jam Club Tuesdays, weekly Classes Second Wednesday of month Buyers coop for organic Friday, August 3 Saturday, Weekly Second Saturdays, monthly 11 a.m to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & goods. Order deadline second Circus Camp introduces 12:30 to 4 p.m. 12:30 to 3 p.m. Starting June 19 and go- Thursdays, weekly Wednesday, for delivery third students to performing, circus All acoustic musicians are Share and trade stamps, ing through Aug. 14, this is a South Coast boys and girls, Wednesday after 4 p.m. at 55 and visual arts. (Campers will invited to jam every Saturday, learn how to set up a stamp Summer Camp for kids 5 to 12 first through eighth grades are Lake St., Point Arena. perform for their parents and 12:30 to 4 p.m. album, kids’ stamp table. All years old. Children will explore invited to learn MineCraft. For information, call Pam community at 3 p.m., Saturday, Location: Sundstrom Mall ages and collecting interests nature trails and conduct sci- Enrollment forms available Chapman, 707-882-2845. Aug. 4) loft area, Gualala. welcome. ence experiments. Lunch will at every class. 12 to 4 p.m. Free. For more information, con- be provided. 2 to 6 p.m. •Caregiver support Location: 24001 Hwy 1, For info contact Laurence at tact the Library at 707-882- Location: Action Network, Location: Arena Union Third Wednesday across from PA City Hall, Point 707-847-3453. 3114 or Martin Sweet at ham Gualala. Elementary School Room 20 5:30 to 7 p.m. $200 for the full 9 week Arena. •Grief Support [email protected]. (computer lab). Redwood Coast Medical $50. Location: Coast Community course. $30 for drop-ins. $25 for one 4-hour class, Services offers a support group For info call 707-884-5413. Group Library, Point Arena. •Women’s Golf $100 for 5 classes, $175 for for family members or close Fridays, weekly Free. Tuesdays, weekly 10 classes, $320 for 20 classes. friends who are caring for •Readers Theater: 1 to 2 p.m. •Ukulele Group @ 9 a.m. Thanks to a generous contribu- someone with a serious illness Stick Fly Talking to others can some- Join players of all levels in tion from the Klein Family Fund or terminal disease. Tuesday, August 7 times help ease the pain of loss. the Library playing 9 or 18 holes of golf for South Coast Opportunities, The group meets regularly to Readers Theater members RCMS volunteers facilitate Monday, weekly every week. low-income scholarships are work toward mutual problem- will be reading life stories they group. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Location: The Sea Ranch available. (Donations to fund solving, coping and dealing have written. Location: Elaine Jacob Cen- All skill levels are welcome. Golf Links. scholarships for next year grate- with the stress of caregiving. 7 p.m. ter, Suite E. Come join in! For info about joining, fully accepted.) Location: Elaine Jacob Cen- Location: Conference Room, Contact Tara or Ralph Na- Location: Coast Community contact Lucy Payne, 650-515- For info contact 707-882- ter, Ste. E, Gualala. Gualala Arts Center, Gualala. varro: 707-884-9202. Library, Point Arena. 5619, or email searanchlgc@ 2131 x317 during class time Contact Tara or Ralph Na- For info call Susan Moreshi • Bilingual Storytime Free. gmail.com. or 707-884-4413 outside of varro, 707-884-9202. 415-515-7330. For info contact the library Fridays, Weekly •Tai Chi class time. •Anchor Bay •GA Book Club 2 p.m. at 707-882-3114. Tuesdays, weekly •Story Time @ the Amateur Radio Thursday, August 16 Action Network hosts this •Coastal Singers 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. storytime event. All children Mondays, weekly Library Club All ages welcome. Wednesdays “A Pale View of Hills” by under age 12 are welcome. 5 to 7 p.m. Location: Coast Community Fourth Wednesday, monthly Kazuo Ishiguro. Location: Action Network, Location: Mary Star of the NOTE: Story Time is on break 6:30 p.m. Library, Point Arena. until Sept. 12. To RSVP call Mary Retzer at 200 Main St., Point Arena. Sea. Free. Emergency communica- 707-785-3618. Contact: 707-884-5413. Contact Sue if you’d like to For info contact the library •Weight Loss tions and events. Supports Fort The selection for September •NA join at [email protected]. at 707-882-3114. Support Ross to Point Arena. www. abarc.club. will be “The Secret Scripture” Fridays, weekly •The Mendonoma Wednesdays, weekly •Senior Tuesday at Location: Bill Platt Training by Barry Sebastian. For info call 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Writers’ Group Center, Gualala. Paula Gordon 707-884-3823. Open NA meeting. the Casino Feel good, look good, live Mondays, Weekly Free. Location: At the home of Location: Conference room Tuesdays, weekly good. Join a local weight man- Mary Retzer, The Sea Ranch. 6 to 7:30 p.m. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. of the Point Arena Dental Clinic Writers and aspiring writ- agement group. The goal is to •Learning through •Paint & Pour! on Main Street in Point Arena. Senior slot tournament and make healthy lifestyle choices ers are invited to write and 20 percent discount at the Play Friday, September 7 •Breakfast Club share their work in a safe and in eating, exercise and attitude. Wednesdays and Fridays, A little paint, a little wine, River Grill. Location: Conference room Saturdays, weekly non-confrontive environment. Location: Garcia River Ca- weekly and a picture to take home. 9 a.m. to noon. Drop-ins and listeners are of North Gualala Water Com- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. With instructor Whitney sino, Point Arena. pany, Cypress Way, Gualala. Drop-in for help, a cup of welcome. Contact: 707-467-5300. For children ages 18 months Badgett Hasan. tea or learn a new craft. Location: Elaine Jacob Cen- Free. to 4 years. Creative-based, 6 to 8 p.m. Location: The Loft, upstairs ter, Suite E., Gualala. •Quilting Lab Contact Maureen 707-884- child-centered environment Location: Upstairs Class- in the Sundstrom Mall. Free. Tuesdays, weekly 1169 or Joan 707-884-4564. to foster growth and focus room, Gualala Arts, Gualala. For more information call For info contact: Joel Crock- 2 to 5 p.m. •World Prayer on social-emotional develop- $25 for GA members, $30 for Weekly get-together to pick Marva at 707-884-4424. ett at 303-775-4616. Circle/Meditation ment. non-members, $10 materials up quilt-making skills and Location: Action Network in •AA Manchester •Al-Anon Wednesdays, weekly fee paid directly to instructor. techniques and share latest Cypress Village, 39144 Ocean Sundays, weekly Mondays, weekly 7 p.m. Purchase beverage at Gualala projects. Drive, Suite 4, Gualala. 6:30 p.m. 7 to 8 p.m. Self-realization fellowship/ Arts. Register by August 30. Location: Coast Community Cost: $15 per day, lunch Open AA meeting. Location: Action Network, world-wide prayer circle medi- For info call 707-884-1138. Library, Point Arena. included. Location: Manchester Com- Cypress Village, Gualala. tation. •A Course in Free. Call 707-884-5413. munity Center on Crispin Road, For more information, call For info contact the library Location: St. Paul’s Method- ist Church, 40 School Street, Miracles Manchester. 707-292-6905. at 707-882-3114. •Meet new Thursdays, weekly Contact Doric Jemison-Ball: Point Arena. •Trap Shooting friends 10 a.m. to noon. •Swing Dance & Free. Sundays, weekly 707-884-5067; or Gualala •Stay active Newcomers welcome. An For more information, call 10 a.m. Arts: 707-884-1138. Lesson •Get involved inspiring, life changing sharing The Point Arena Rod & Gun •Computer Help @ Tuesdays, weekly 707-350-0394. of this profound teaching. July 24 to Aug. 28. Join a Club or Club welcomes guests. We the Library •Healthy Habits Group! Free. are small but we have a lot 7 to 9 p.m. First Wednesday of the month Contact 707-884-3758 for Monday through Friday All levels are invited to a of fun and competition with Drop in, or by appointment. 5:30 p.m. information. other clubs. drop-in lesson and dance. Monthly meeting presented Help with basic computing, Location: Arena Theater, •Duplicate Bridge Location: Highway 1 and email, downloading audio by RCMS to promote health Tree Service Second Thursdays Mountain View, Manchester. Point Arena. and wellness. You don’t need to books and movies. $10 Weekly drop-in for Jaime Gonzalez Players of all levels are Contact: 415-828-2696. Location: Coast Community be a patient to attend; everyone welcome to join the duplicate lesson & dance, $5 for dance is welcome. •PA Community Library, Point Arena. portion only 8 to 9 p.m. Tree Removal bridge group. Please bring a Free. Location: Elaine Jacob Cen- partner. Garden Meeting For info contact 415-858- ter, Suite E, 38550 South High- Trimming First Sunday, monthly For info contact the library 2886, [email protected] Location: The Loft, upstairs at 707-882-3114. way 1, Gualala. Chipping at Sundstrom Mall, Gualala. Noon. or www.gualalaswingdance. For information, contact For more information, call Members and people of in- •Open Clay Studio weebly.com. Jacquie Lappé or Trish Miller 707-721-2057 terest come together to discuss Mondays through Fridays Carole at 707-785-2198. •AA Point Arena 707-884-4005 ext. 139. [email protected] and decide garden business. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, weekly •Meditation Insured Location: The Point Arena Clay, tools and teaching 8 p.m. Fridays, weekly Community Garden. support will be available. All 11 a.m. to noon. Location: Biaggi Hall, St. •Synergy Yoga skill levels are invited. Chil- Paul’s Church, Point Arena. Forty minutes of sitting dren’s sessions are available. meditation (with a cushion First Sunday, monthly •Discus Club 9 a.m. Location: Which Craft and pillow or on a chair) are Workshop. Second Tuesday followed by a short reading of Gentle synergy yoga class for 5 p.m. beginners to advanced. Daily For more information, a spiritual nature. contact Jan Maria at 707-884- Since 1976, men and wom- Location: Mary, Star of the classes also available. en meet monthly, at Ohlson 235 Main Street, Point Arena For more information, call 3825 or janmariachiappa@ Sea, Gualala. yahoo.com. Ranch Center, Sea Ranch, to (707) 882-3025 • (800) 582-3025 Call 707-785-9159 or 707- 707-350-0394. hear a member’s presentation 884-3744 for more info. Location: St. Paul’s Method- on their choice of topic. For in- ist Church, 40 School Street, Souvenir AppArel PRESCRIPTIONS GreeTinG CArDS Keep the Coast Clean vitation, call 707-785-2313 or GiFTS ToyS Point Arena. email [email protected]. perSonAl CAre iTemS VITAMINS FirST AiD iTemS Free. Pick up after your pet! Subscribe! M-F 9:00 - 5:30 Closed Saturday & Sunday Preferred Provider - Counseling PAGE 20 INDEPENDENT COAST OBSERVER august 3, 2018

Mark Your Calendar…from Page 18 4Lighthouse Lecture Series 4Jazz at MendoViné 4Arena Cove Farmers Market Saturday, August 25 Friday, August 31 Friday, August 24 Author Jeanne A. Jackson will present “Nature Sightings at Harrison Goldberg, saxophones, with special musical guest. Fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, value added products, bread and the Point Arena Lighthouse,” a slideshow of what you might see 7 to 9:30 p.m. Location: MendoViné, Gualala. crafts every Friday through November. in late August and early September, from whales to wildflowers. Free admission. 3 to 6 p.m. 5 p.m. For info contact 707-896-2650. Location: Arena Cove, 790 Port Road, Point Arena. Location: Point Arena Lighthouse, Point Arena. 4Mendocino Swing Dance For info contact 707-882-3046. $5 per person. Friday, August 31 4Jazz at MendoViné For info contact 707-882-2809, ext. 1. All levels Friday, August 24 4Comedy with Will Durst East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop to a selection of rockin’, Duo’Xplore, made up of Tim Mueller (guitarist) and Harrison Saturday, August 25 swingin’ music. Goldberg (saxophonist), will perform its interpretations of Great “Durst Case Scenario-The Midterms.” Durst has updated his Location: Preston Hall, Mendocino. American Songbook, classic jazz and pop tunes. “Durst Case Scenario,” with a subtitle, “Midterm Madness,” $10 Weekly Drop In Lesson & Dance, 7 to 9 p.m. 7 to 9:30 p.m. described as “a rollicking feast of outrage and outrageousness $5 for the dance portion only 6:30 to 9 p.m. Location: MendoViné, Gualala. as up-to-date as the most current 4 a.m. Oval Office tweet.” For info contact Al & Mary 415-858-2886 email mary@ Free admission. 7 p.m. marydelave.com. For info contact 707-896-2650. Location: Arena Theater, Point Arena. 4Paul Bunyan Days events 4 $20. Saturday, September 1 Mendocino Swing Dance For info contact 707-882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org. Friday, August 24 Beer, Bison and Bluegrass, 12 to 4 p.m. Our Lady of Good All levels. 4(almost) Full Sturgeon Moon Lighthouse Tour Counsel Hall, 605 Maple St. $45-$25. East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop to a selection of rockin’, Saturday, August 25 Bird Walk, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Mendocino Coast Botanical swingin’ music. Refreshments will be served and a souvenir Point Arena Light- Gardens. Free with Gardens admission. Location: Preston Hall, Mendocino. house champagne flute for each participant is included. Res- Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Veterans Building, Laurel and $10 Weekly Drop In Lesson & Dance, 7 to 9 p.m. ervations required and must be made three days before a tour. Harrison. Free. $5 for the dance portion only 6:30 to 9 p.m. Gates open at 7:30 p.m., tour begins at 8 p.m. Classic Car Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main and Pine St. Free. For info contact Al & Mary 415-858-2886 email mary@ Location: Point Arena Lighthouse, Point Arena. Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CV Starr Center, Free. marydelave.com. $30 per person or two tickets for $50. Fireman’s Ball, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Pentecost Hall, 822 Stewart 4 For info contact 707-882-2809, ext. 1. St. $10, age 21 and older. Waylon & The Wildcats Firemen’s Water Fight, 1 p.m., 800 block Stewart St. Free to watch. Friday, August 24 4Film Club Flynn Creek Circus 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Waylon & The Wildcats return to Garcia River Casino for a Monday, August 27 Footlighters Gaslight Gayeties, 7:30 p.m. night of rocking country music. “A Perfect Day.” (USA, 2015) Benicio del Toro stars in this Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show, Town Hall, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 8:30 p.m. drama about a band of badass war zone rescue workers as they Historic Model Trains, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Skunk Train Depot. Location: Garcia River Casino, Point Arena. defy death and confront war’s absurdities. Preceded by film trivia Horseshoe Tournament, 9 a.m., Todd Point 4 quiz, followed by audience discussion. CC’s Corner Rummage Sale 7 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest, Reynolds’, Franklin Str., 3 p.m. Free. Saturday, August 25 Location: Arena Theater, Point Arena. Kiddie games, 12:30 CV Starr Center. Monthly rummage sale with new items each month. Donations Free to Arena Theaters members, $10 for guests. Kiddie Parade 11 a.m. N. Franklin and E. Laurel. Free. from purchases provide assistance to the needs of the community. For info contact www.arenatheaterfilmclub.org. Old Fashion Dress Review, 2 p.m., St. Michael’s, N. Franklin 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Fir St. Free. Location: St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 50 School St., S. High- 4Full Sturgeon Moon Lighthouse Tour Pie Sale, 10 a.m. 367 S. Sanderson Way. way 1, Point Arena. Monday, August 27 Roots of Motive Power, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Todd Point. 4 Refreshments will be served and a souvenir Point Arena Light- Tricycle Race 9:30 a.m. N. Franklin and E. Laurel. Free Good Buy Clothes house champagne flute for each participant is included. Res- Saturday, August 25 Ugly Dog Contests, 2 p.m., 300 S. Lincoln. ervations required and must be made three days before a tour. Monthly clothing and accessories sale. Proceeds from pur- Whales and More, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., middle of Noyo Head- Gates open at 7:30 p.m., tour begins at 8 p.m. chases provide assistance to the needs of the community. lands Coast Trail. Location: Point Arena Lighthouse, Point Arena. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Various venues, Fort Bragg. $30 per person or two tickets for $50. Location: Trinity Hall, School Street, Point Arena. For info contact PaulBunyanDays.com. For info contact 707-882-2809, ext. 1. 4 4Pay ‘n’ Take Monthly Sale Gualala Farmers Market 4Taco Dinner Saturday, August 25 Saturday, September 1 Tuesday, August 28 Organic fruits and vegetables, hand crafted foods, local crafts. The Main Hall (toys, knick knacks, household goods, jewelry) Taco Dinner to benefit the Coastal Seniors, hosted by Tanya 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is open from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Radkey and Micheline Kirby. Location: Gualala Community Center, Gualala. In the New Building are books, Christmas ornaments, furni- 5 to 7 p.m. Free admittance. ture, tools, hardware and electronics from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Location: Gualala Community Center, Gualala. 4 The Clothing Room, open from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., features Great Day in Elk $10 Adults; $5 Children under 12. men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories. Saturday, August 25 Wine and beer sold at $5 per glass. Snacks and desserts are available in the Main Hall. All facilities Parade, carnival, live entertainment, evening dinner and dance. For info contact 707-882-2137. are open Tuesdays from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. to receive donations Proceeds support the Greenwood Community Center. No dogs. 4Paul Bunyan Days events of clean, saleable items. Noon to 7 p.m. Friday, August 31 Location: Gualala Community Center, Gualala. Location: Greenwood Community Center, Elk. Gem, Mineral and Fossil show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Town Hall, For info contact 707- 877-1140 or www.elkweb.org. 4Gualala Farmers Market 363 Main St. Free. Saturday, September 1 Historic Model Trains, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Skunk Train Organic fruits and vegetables, hand crafted foods, local crafts. Depot. $3 to $5, or free with train ticket. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Log rolling contest, 4 to 7:30 p.m. C.V. Starr Center Pool. Location: Gualala Community Center, Gualala. Free to watch. Free admittance. Walking tour of Rose Memorial Cemetery., 3 p.m. 760 N. Franklin. Free. 4Paul Bunyan Days events Flynn Creek Circus, 7 p.m. Sunday, September 2 “The sound waves of the Redwood Coast” Location: Various venues, Fort Bragg. Lumberjack Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Fort Bragg Guild, For info contact PaulBunyanDays.com. 26500 N. Highway 1, 6 miles north of Fort Bragg. See KTDE.com for a complete listing Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Building, Laurel and 4Arena Cove Farmers Market Harrison. Free. Friday, August 31 Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CV Starr Center, Free. Good News Show Fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, value added products, bread and Sunday 8-9 am Flynn Creek Circus 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. crafts every Friday through November. Footlighters Gaslight Gayeties, 7:30 p.m. 248 E. Laurel St. Cathleen Crosby 3 to 6 p.m. Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show, Town Hall, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Inspirational Music With A Message Location: Arena Cove, 790 Port Road, Point Arena. Historic Model Trains, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Skunk Train Depot. For info contact 707-882-3046. Logging Show and Expo, gates open,10 a.m.; 12 p.m. to 4 Coastal Interviews p.m. Todd Point, Ocean View Dr. Sunday 10:30-11:30am Roots of Motive Power, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Todd Point. Fred Adler Coastal Seniors Lunch Menu Location: Various venues, Fort Bragg. Lunch is served every Monday and Wednesday at For info contact PaulBunyanDays.com. Sunday Morning Classical the Veterans Hall in Point Arena and every Tuesday More Mark Your Calendar on Page 25 11:30am-1pm at the Gualala Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Pay ’n’ Take clothing room is open dur- Sunday Musical Journey ing Tuesday’s lunch. Reverse mortgage myth #4: Suggested donation of $8 for seniors ($4 for entrée, Reverse mortgage myth #4: 1-5:30pm $4 for salad bar) or $10 for others. 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The 2014 King fire in the Sierras was the focus of a study by the National Center forAtmospheric Research on the impact of local winds. Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service. Local winds play key role in some megafires

Although drought heat of the flames — NASA airborne mea- tistical correlations to ultimate extent of the the fire was on flatter and overgrown forests were the reason the fire surements were unique try to tease out the key fire or greatly alter its ground. are often blamed for suddenly ran 15 miles in that we observed the factors associated with expansion, and simula- “This is just one case, major fires in the west- up a steep canyon one forest’s vertical struc- megafires. tions with half of the ac- but it illustrates how ern United States, new afternoon. Winds like ture before and after a The area consumed tual fuel load (as might the causes of a megafire research using unique these, sometimes only fire. These observations by the King Fire, how- exist in a less overgrown have sometimes been NASA before-and-after a few hundred yards let us better identify ever, had been previ- forest) unfolded in about misunderstood,” Coen data from a megafire across, often go unde- the type of fuel — grass, ously mapped by JPL’s the same way as the real said. site indicates that high- tected by weather sta- shrubs, or trees. That Airborne Visible/Infra- fire did. The study, titled “De- ly localized winds some- tions that may be sev- improved the model red Imaging Spectrom- The scientists con- constructing the King times play a much larg- eral miles away. In fact, simulations, particular- eter (AVIRIS) and MO- cluded that the fire be- Megafire,” was pub- er role — creating large, for several days before ly of how the fire spread DIS/ASTER Airborne came stronger in the lished in the journal destructive fires even the fire, nearby weather in areas where previous Simulator (MASTER) canyon because of the Ecological Applications. when regional winds are stations measured only fires had burned or tim- instruments in visible inclined slopes. Drought The research was fund- weak. weak winds. ber had been as harvest- and thermal infrared conditions or increased ed by NASA. The study was led by “This brings into ed, and in areas where wavelengths, as well as vegetation did help For more informa- the National Center for question several widely the burn severity was by a U.S. Forest Service the fire to generate the tion, see www2.ucar. Atmospheric Research held and largely un- greatest.” lidar instrument, result- strong updraft that edu/atmosnews/just- (NCAR) in Boulder, Col- questioned assumptions, Experimenting with ing in an extensive da- drew flames up the can- published/133692/ orado. It focused on the such as very large fires a megafire tabase about the forest yon slope. These factors fanning-flames- 2014 King Fire, using being caused by the Large and destructive structure and vegeta- had little impact while megafires. data from airborne in- accumulation of veg- megafires are becoming tion types. In addition, struments managed by etation, persistent dry more frequent in the the authors had access NASA’s Jet Propulsion conditions, or requir- western United States. to airborne thermal im- Judith Hughes Laboratory in Pasade- ing extreme conditions,” Experts have attributed agery collected during na, with advanced com- said NCAR scientist Jan- this to a changing cli- the fire. The detailed Licensed Acupuncturist puter simulations from ice Coen, the lead author mate, which is causing data gave them a rare 707 357-3055 • [email protected] NCAR. The King Fire of the study. In the King hotter and sometimes opportunity to recreate occurred in the Sierra Fire, she pointed out, drier conditions, or to an actual wildfire within Nevada mountain range “small-scale winds and a century of fire sup- a sophisticated NCAR during California’s se- winds generated by the pression policies that computer model that vere multi-year drought fire had a much greater have left forests with combines weather pre- ICO Display Advertising and burned more than impact on this fire, and more vegetation to fuel diction and fire behavior, 97,000 acres. potentially others like the flames than in the testing the importance Deadlines The study team found it, than any of the other past. Scientists cannot of different factors. that winds — both very factors.” experiment with large Simulations of the localized winds related JPL scientist Nata- and destructive wild- King Fire under more 3:00 PM Monday to topography and winds sha Stavros, a coauthor fires, so they have fallen extreme drought condi- created by the searing on the study, said, “The back on examining sta- tions did not change the Before Publication DOn’t Be LAte! Gualala Veterinary Clinic Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9-12 & 2-5 Call Ad Dept Carl Pfeil, DVM Closed: Wednesday, Sat & Sun I’M 38600 S. Hwy 1, Gualala, CA • 707-884-3313 No Night or Weekend Services 884-3501 LATE!! PAGE 22 INDEPENDENT COAST OBSERVER august 3, 2018

Mental Health… “parity.” ric emergency … you’re said, which he’s seen in problems. But Men- Several months later in “Parity,” in simple not going to get the same every county. docino County is also 2016, the Board of Su- from Page 6 terms, means health level of treatment.” “Those with signifi- struggling with unique pervisors hired Kemper and mental health care plans and insurers Counties also have cant mental illnesses issues. Several analyses Consulting Group to was no exception. must treat mental and trouble providing hous- unfortunately are often say better outreach and conduct an outside anal- Before the ACA, coun- physical health benefits ing for people once dealing with significant engagement are needed ysis of the County’s men- ties provided only crisis equally. But that as- they’ve gone through substance abuse issues to properly administer tal health services after care for severely men- sumes mental and phys- a significant mental as well,” said Huber. care. Also, the County years of complaints from tally ill patients. “Adults ical health services are health issue. But “cross-trained,” pro- was previously found to the public, the Advisory received very little men- equally available. “It’s difficult to find viders who understand need better organiza- Board, the Mendocino tal health services,” said “No one is even close housing once they get both mental and sub- tion and communication County Grand Jury, an Chief Executive Officer to parity,” said Sonoma off treatment,” said So- stance abuse treatment within its own ranks. audit by the Department Camille Schraeder of County Supervisor lano County Health and are still uncommon. Mendocino County of Health and Human Redwood Quality Man- Shirlee Zane, who has Social Services Director Researchers are still specific problems Services Centers for agement Company, also worked as a family Jerry Huber. “And it’s struggling to under- “After 22 months Medicare and Medicaid which manages Men- therapist and inner city more magnified in Cali- stand why patients with of successes, conflicts, Services, and complaints docino County’s mental social worker. Zane re- fornia simply because of mental illness often suf- trainings, misunder- from Sheriff Tom All- health services and pro- ceived the 2014 National lack of affordable hous- fer with substance abuse standings, learnings, man. grams. Alliance on Mental Ill- ing.” issues. hirings, firings, argu- The County suffered After the ACA, coun- ness—California Recov- In most counties a “[Is a patient] using ments, meetings and low staffing levels after ties had more funding to ery Practitioner Award. good percentage of pa- meth and then becoming persistence,” said for- severe cuts to the mental include care for people “I doubt there is any tients who have sub- psychotic? Or are they mer Chair John Wetzler health budget, had few with mild to moderate provider that has pro- stance abuse and men- using meth … as self- of the County’s Mental resources for crisis care needs. It opened up a vided parity. If you go tal health problems are medication?” Schraeder Health Advisory Board, after hours and lacked a whole new market and into the ER you’re going marginally homeless as asked rhetorically. “We “I would state as Chair county psychiatrist (not a whole new set of prob- to get a lot of resources well, he said. “That obvi- don’t know why, we just … our Board sees im- uncommon for a rural lems for counties to deal for a heart problem, but ously compounds treat- need to treat it.” provement in the deliv- county). But the County with, like the issue of walk in with a psychiat- ment-related issues,” he Mendocino County, ery of mental health ser- also entered into unclear like other counties, is vices to our clients.” contracts with weak con- trying to address these Wetzler wrote that trols with Ortner Man- in the advisory board’s agement Group, which 2015 annual report. Dining out in Mendonoma Continued on next page... 215 Main 215 Main Street, Point Arena • 707-882-3215 Panini, sandwiches and light fare. Restaurants to suit every occasion Local beers and wines • Age 21 and over only. Cash or checks accepted. Black Point Grill at the Sea Ranch Lodge Trink’s Price range $ 60 Sea Walk Drive, The Sea Ranch • 707-785-2371 Sea Cliff Center, Gualala • 707-884-1713 Daily 3 p.m. -11 p.m. Inspired coastal cuisine with emphasis on the freshest local Coffee shop, desserts, sandwiches. Specialty dinners. ingredients. Special holiday menus, winemaker dinners. Beer and wine. Credit cards MC, VISA, AMEX, Discover. Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen Full bar. Credit cards MC, VISA, AMEX. Price Range $$ 35517 S. Hwy One, Anchor Bay • 707-884-4141 Price range $$$ Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thai Cuisine, reservations accepted for parties of 5 or more. Daily Breakfast 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Lunch 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Dinner on Wed., Thurs. and Fri. 5 p.m - 8 p.m., Reservations Take out available. Vegan and Gluten Free options available. Dinner 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. for parties of 6 or more. Beer and Wine. Checks, Credit cards MC, VISA, DISC. $20 min for Credit card purchases. Price range $$ MendoViné Twofish Baking Co. at Stewarts Point Tues. - Sun.: Noon - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 39145 S. Hwy One, Gualala • 707-896-2650 32000 Coast Hwy. 1, Stewarts Point • 707-785-2011 A relaxing oasis with fine wine, food and music Bakery, market and eatery. Pastries, fresh bread, coffee and Bird Cafe & Supper Club Featuring monthly special events espresso, sandwiches, calzones, salads, ice cream. 190 Main Street, Point Arena • 707-882-1600 All Credit Cards Full Bar. Checks, Credit cards MC, VISA. 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Uneda Pizza Dinner - Wed. - Sat. 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Rollerville Cafe 790 Port Rd., Point Arena • (707) 882-1960 22900 S. Hwy One, Point Arena • 707-882-2077 Brick-oven pizza using local ingredients Home-style cuisine. Beer and Wine. Catering also available. mmeennddooVininé é Beer and Wine. Credit cards MC, VISA. Credit cards MC, VISA, AMEX. memnenddooVVVinién é Price Range $$ Price range $$ G U A L A L A, C A Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wed.-Mon. 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesday. G U AA LL AA LL AA, , C C A A A Relaxing Oasis with Fine Wine, Food and Music Fri. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. www.unedaeat.com G U A L A L A, C A A Relaxing Oasis with Fine Wine, Food and Music A Relaxing Oasis with Fi ne Wine, Food and Music VUE Kitchen St. Orres 39300 S. Highway 1, Gualala • (707) 884-9180 A Relaxing ChrisOa sDoering,is wi Guitarth F andin eDon W Watanabe,ine, Fo Bassod and M36601usi S.c Hwy One, Gualala (One mile north of town) Chris Doering, Guitar with Don Watanabe, Bass Fresh local fare with a Mediterranean flair, seasonal menu. Chris Doering, OnGuitar Friday, with August Don 3 Watanabe, Bass North Coast Cuisine. • 707-884-3335 on Friday, July 6 Full bar. Credit cards MC, VISA, AMEX, DISC. Dinner on andFriday, Dance July Event 6 Full bar. Checks, Credit cards MC, VISA. Price range $$$ ChrisChrisIndian DoeringDoering Classical Solo Dance onon Friday,PerformanceFriday, July July 13 13 Price Range $$ - $$$$ Tim Mueller and James Hayes, Guitar Duo Brunch Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Lunch Th.-Fr. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Chris Doering,Tim Mueller Guitar andOn JamesAugustwith 10Hayes,Don Watanabe,Guitar Duo BassOpens at 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. onChris Saturday, Doering, JulyGuitar 14 Dinner Wed.-Sun. 5 - 9 p.m.; Bar menu Wed.-Mon. 4 - 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 14 Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. International onOn Friday, Theme August JulyDinner 17 6Night International Theme Dinner Night Chris MoroccanDoeringInternational cuisine Solo Theme on onThursday, Dinner Friday, Night July 19July 13 The Pier Chowder House & Tap Room MoroccanMoroccan cuisine cuisine on on Thursday, Thursday, August July 23 19 Soup, salad and entrée: Harrison Goldberg, Saxophone and Tim Mueller, Guitar 790 Port Road, Point Arena • 707-882-3400 HarrisonHarrison Goldberg, Goldberg, SaxophoneSaxophone and and Tim Tim Mueller, Mueller, Guitar Guitar Tim Mueller andon James Friday, July Hayes, 20 Guitar Duo $ up to $10 $$$ $20 to $40 on Friday, August 24 Seafood, steaks, fish and chips and more. Local wines and Harrison Goldberg, Saxophoneon Friday, July and 20Chris Doering, Guitar $$ $10 to $20 $$$$ $40 and above on JimSaturday, & Sharon Lieberman July 14 31 beers on tap. Credit cards MC, VISA, AMEX. Harrison Goldberg, Saxophone and Chris Doering, Guitar Melodies on Friday, and July Lyrics 27 Price Range Lunch $$, Dinner $$$ on Friday, July 27 InternationalOn Saturday, Theme August Dinner 25 Night Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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Summer Hours : 6:30PM – 9:30PM 39145 South Highway One, Gualala, CA 707-896-2650 www.mendovinelounge.com august 3, 2018 INDEPENDENT COAST OBSERVER PAGE 23 provided adult services, Jenine Miller said she’s Even after-care has vote of 83 percent in fa- Kemper said. seen an improvement in its own engagement vor, Mendocino County Kemper said the coun- relationships between challenges, especially in passed Measure B, also Mental and Behavioral Health ty gave the contractors law enforcement, com- keeping up with severe- known as the Mental “more latitude than we munity partners and the ly mentally ill patients Health Tax. It enacted Resources for South Coast think should have been hospitals. to stabilize their treat- a sales tax to create an Mendocino County delegated.” He cited a “We really have ment, said Schraeder, entirely separate fund lack of a clear authority moved to a different sys- adding it’s a fine line to to be used in part for an North Bay Suicide Prevention Hotline of Mendocino role, lack of a contract tem where there’s a lot tread: “There has to be in-county psychiatric fa- County: 1-855-587-6373 manager, lack of an im- more happening, and a engagement of the popu- cility for inpatient care Suicide Prevention Hotline (South Coast): 800-273- plementation plan, fun- lot more change and ex- lation and early identi- of the mentally ill and 8255 damental weakness in citement, and I see cli- fication and appropriate as a training facility the the original contract and ents being served,” said treatment.” state has never before Mental Health a lack of memoranda to Miller. The global problem of seen. spell out how the county But communication in stigma It also allocated mon- Crisis Line: 855-838-0404 and the various contrac- general is still a problem The largest and most ey specifically to mental Access Line: 800-555-5906 tors and subcontractors in the County, according pervasive issue with health services, the re- Redwood Coast Senior Center: 707-964-0443 will communicate and to current Behavioral providing effective men- sult of a two-year cam- Hospitality Center: 707-961-0172 Redwood Community Services: 707-472-2922 work together. Health Advisory Chair tal health services, one paign launched by the Hospitality House: 707-961-1150 The Mental Health Jan McGourdy. that stretches across the Mendocino County sher- Tapestry Services (MediCal, foster children): 707- Advisory Board lacked “[There’s a] lack of globe, is stigma. It’s up iff. 463-3300 proper communication communication from to patients to self-identi- “The truth is the elec- Mendocino County Youth Project (youth up to 21 between both Ortner the County, which we fy and take the first step tion was the easy part,” years): 707-463-4915 and Redwood Qual- talked about before, and toward treatment, and said Allman after the ity, which provided chil- now I realize it’s really a the stigma for mental measure passed. “But Substance Abuse dren’s services, and also systemic problem,” Mc- illness is magnified in a now that we have the re- with the County’s ex- Gourdy said during a small community. sources we are going to Substance Use Disorders Treatment: 707-961-2522 ecutive office, according County Board of Super- “There’s a real fear,” sit down and have con- Primary Purpose: 707-937-3830 to Wetzler. “All of our visors meeting in July. Ross said. “There’s just versations that are go- Narcotics Anonymous: 707-485-9110 Alcoholics Anonymous: 707-462-7323 questions regarding fi- There’s also a disconnect not a sense of privacy.” ing to help rebuild all of Alcoholics Anonymous (Gualala): 707-884-1401 nance, policy, personnel, in communicating with With people either mental health services MCA VHN: 707-462-1932 organization and deci- the public, as outreach not wanting to be sub- throughout Mendocino Lucky Dance: 707-964-1001 sion making would have and proper engagement ject to stigma, or simply County.” to go through one single for the severely mentally not knowing programs The next installment person,” Wetzler said. ill is still a struggle. available, Family Advo- for the state of mental Mendocino County Mental Heath Plan offers free language “An Advisory Board re- “I feel like we’re in a cate Javier Chavez at health care in Mendoci- or interpreter assistance, American Sign Language or ceiving all of its informa- system where no mat- Action Network in Gual- no County will look at California Relay Services (TTY or TDD) for beneficiaries tion from one source is a ter what we earnestly ala said he often has to Measure B: why it was requesting or accessing services. These services may be requested at any MHP provider site or by calling self-cancelling phrase.” and sincerely are at- go out on referrals if the formed, and what could 1-800-555-5906. Ultimately, Supervi- tempting to do, it doesn’t people who need care happen as a result of the sors voted 3-2 to pur- seem to transfer,” said are to receive it. specifically designated sue a new request for Schraeder. In the two And for all over the funds. proposals for adult ser- years since Redwood County, Mobile Out- vices, and Ortner ended Quality has taken over reach and Prevention its contract shortly after for the County, Schraed- Services is a program the review was made. er believes “astronomi- that sends a mental A complete turnover cal changes” have been health rehabilitation of services to Redwood made. But now more specialist with a sheriff’s Quality happened a few than ever there seems technician to people in months after. to be a disconnect, and need. Now the County is people aren’t aware of Referrals or direct working with Redwood services being offered, contact can be made for Quality as the only ad- all while suicide and anyone who has behav- ministrative service drug-related death rates ioral health symptoms organization for the remain high and are and concerns, who has County’s mental health increasing across the been or might need to be services for both child United States. psychiatrically hospital- and adult mental health “People think there’s ized, or has been in jail and behavioral health nothing out there,” said or the emergency room. services. Trish Ross, a chaplain The idea is to connect Two years after the at the Mendocino Coast people to mental health transition, improve- District Hospital. Talk services before a crisis ments have been made. has been going around happens, and it has tak- The County completely that doctors, nurses and en hold in several other transitioned to elec- medical practitioners counties as well, includ- tronic files; substance are leaving, she said, ing Sonoma County. abuse was included as which leads to many “The important thing a co-occurring disorder people not bothering to is to not be silent,” said with mental illness and try to find services in the Zane, who experienced efforts at collaboration first place or assuming personally the most se- began in earnest. there are none. vere effects of mental ill- Members of the new- The hospital has gone ness, when her husband ly named Behavioral through bankruptcy and died by suicide in 2011. Health Advisory Board, narrowly escaped being “The silence is the dead- formerly Mental Health shut down just before ly part.” Advisory Board, attend- a tax measure voted to Victims have been ed mental health-related save it by less than 1 shamed into keeping state and regional meet- percent in the June elec- their mental illnesses ings. And the behavioral tion. to themselves, she said, health director and the And for patients who which prevents them chair of the advisory have attempted sui- from reaching out to get board also began regular cide or self-harm who treatment. “It’s easier monthly meetings. do have a social worker and cheaper to shame With the transition to make connections for people,” she said. to a single organiza- them, “It’s exceedingly But in spite of Men- tion providing mental awkward, and for people docino County’s unique health services, Men- who are on the brink obstacles, it is ahead of docino County Behav- anyway, it’s overwhelm- the curve in one regard. ioral Health Director ing,” said Ross. In 2017, by a popular PAGE 24 INDEPENDENT COAST OBSERVER august 3, 2018 Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice NOTICE OF Upcoming Consolidated Elections Fictitious Business Name Statement NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The regular biennial election for the Point Arena Schools District The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED Board will take place on November 6, 2018 for the purpose of elect- (1) LIOCO, 501 Parducci Road, Ukiah, CA 95482 4/10/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR ing 4 long-term, at large, Governing Board Member positions. Mendocino Wine Group, LLC., 501 Parducci Road, Ukiah, CA PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU The filing period for our board member vacancies opens July 95482 NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEED- 16, 2018 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on August 10, 2018. Candidates This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. ING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. must file with their county clerk of residence (Mendocino County, /s/ TIMOTHY L. THORNHILL, C.O.O. 501 Low Gap Rd., Room 1020, Ukiah, CA or Sonoma County, 435 The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti- A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s Fiscal Dr, Santa Rosa, CA). If any incumbent fails to file during this tious business name or names listed above on N/A. check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state period, there will be a five day extension until 5:00 p.m. on August This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Mendocino or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal sav- 15, 2018, for any qualified person other than the incumbent. County on 7/20/2018 ings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank Candidates may choose to publish Statements of Qualifications File No. 2018-F0451 specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to in either or both counties at their own expense. Please contact the Expires 7/20/2023 do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee Registrar of Voters, Mendocino County (707) 234-6819, or Sonoma (7431) July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 2018 as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now County (707) 565-6800 to request forms, guidelines and a list of held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under estimated costs should anyone wish to file a Statement of Qualifica- Public Notice and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will tions. Fictitious Business Name Statement be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, Eligible candidates are those who are all of the following: The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining a. At least 18 years of age Point Area Cafe, 2016 Main Street, Point Arena, CA 95468, PO principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with inter- b. A registered voter in said territory Box 66, Manchester, CA 95459 est and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, c. Not an employee of the school district. Yvone Dorn, 14565 Cypress Point, Manchester, CA 95459 under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges For more information please contact Eloisa Oropeza at the This business is conducted by an Individual. and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the School District Office, 707-882-2803. /s/ Yvonne L Dorn initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be (7413) June 22, 29, July 13, 27, August 3, 2018 The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti- set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. tious business name or names listed above on N/A. Public Notice This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Mendocino Trustor: THERESE A. STORNETTA AND STANLEY C. STOR- Fictitious Business Name Statement County on 7/17/2018 NETTA, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: File No. 2018-F0442 Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE Deed 36 DEGREES CELLARS, 501 Parducci Road, Ukiah, CA 95482 Expires 7/17/2023 of Trust recorded 4/20/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-05489 in book Mendocino Wine Group, LLC., 501 Parducci Road, Ukiah, CA (7432) August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 , page The subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modifica- 95482 tion Agreement recorded as Instrument 2014-05601 and recorded This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Public Notice on 5/15/2014 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Mendocino County, California, /s/ TIMOTHY L. THORNHILL, C.O.O. notice of petition to Date of Sale: 8/17/2018 at 10:00 AM The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti- administer estate Place of Sale: At the main entrance to the tious business name or names listed above on N/A. case no.: SCTM-CVPB-18-27056 Mendocino County Courthouse This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Mendocino To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and 100 North State Street, Ukiah, CA County on 6/27/2018 persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: File No. 2018-F0389 both, of Ralph Fredrick Wilson $351,613.06 Expires 6/27/2023 A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by:Jean Holt in the Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than (7418) July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2018 Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino. the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Jean Holt be opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Public Notice appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of Fictitious Business Name Statement decedent. Street Address or other The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: THE PETITION requests the decendent’s will and codicils, if common designation of 41501 IVERSEN ROAD Sea Gull Inn, 44960 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA 95460, 401 any, be admitted by probate. The will and any codicils are available real property: GUALALA, California 95445 Oak Park Ave., Ukiah, CA 95482 for examination in the file kept by the court. Described as follows: Gratitude Inn, Inc., 401 Oak Park Ave., Ukiah, CA 95482 THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate un- As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. This business is conducted by a Corporation. der the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority /s/ Ian Roth, President will allow the personal representative to take many actions with- A.P.N #.: 141-100-08-00 The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti- out obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incor- tious business name or names listed above on 7/15/18. actions, however, the personal representative will be required to rectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Mendocino give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or shown above. If no street address or other common designation is County on 7/16/2018 consented to the proposed action). The independent administration shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained File No. 2018-F0420 authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec- by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the Expires 7/16/2023 tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. (7423) July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2018 grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 30, 2018 at NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bid- 2:00 p.m. in Dept.: TEN MILE, located at: 700 SOUTH FRANKLIN Public Notice ding on this property lien, you should understand that there are STREET, FORT BRAGG, CA 95437. Fictitious Business Name Statement risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should ap- The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a pear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objec- Waste to Wealth Consulting, 24151 Pine Reef Road, Point Are- trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear tions with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in na, CA 95468 ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien person or by your attorney. Cody McMurtry, 4100 Manila Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609 being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bid- IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the de- This business is conducted by an Individual. der at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all ceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to /s/ Cody McMurtry liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive the personal representative appointed by the court within (1) four The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti- clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the months from the date of first issuance of letters to be general per- tious business name or names listed above on N/A. existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on sonal representative as defined by section 58(b) of the California This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Mendocino this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal County on 6/20/2018 insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Pro- File No. 2018-F0362 information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be bate Code. Expires 6/20/2023 aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your (7424) July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2018 deed of trust on the property. rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-

edgeable in California law. Public Notice NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a per- Fictitious Business Name Statement notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mort- son interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: gagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and JR’s Home Auto, JR’s Bakertown, 38820 Hwy 1 Gualala, CA of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided 95445, PO Box 649, Gualala, CA 95445 trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is Harold Roddy 38831 Old Stage Road, Gualala, CA 95445 public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish available from the court clerk. This business is conducted by an Individual. to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if appli- Matthew G. Grech /s/ Harold Roddy - Owner cable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, 2000 Broadway Street, Suite 231, Redwood City, CA 94063 The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti- you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www. 650-743-2548 tious business name or names listed above on 6/1/2017. elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case (7434) August 3, 10, 17, 2018 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Mendocino 18-51707. Information about postponements that are very short in County on 7/9/2018 duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not File No. 2018-F0411 Public Notice immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the In- Expires 9/7/2023 NOTICE ternet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information (7425) July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2018 A timber harvest plan is proposed in the following watersheds; is to attend the scheduled sale. Robinson Creek and Doty Creek. The legal description is Sec 13, Public Notice 14, 23, 24 T11N R15W M.D.B.M. Mendocino County. The plan area Dated: 7/19/2018 starts approximately 2 miles northeast of the town of Gualala. This Fictitious Business Name Statement LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE, as Trustee plan is located on the U.S.G.S. 7.5 min maps Gualala and McGuire The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Ridge. The following watercourses receive drainage from the pro- Pawsitively Good K9, 39150 Ocean Dr Suite 1 Irvine, CA 92606 posed timber operation: The North Fork and Little North Fork of the Aida Sol, 38051 Ocean Drive Dr., Gualala, CA 95445 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 Gualala River and several unnamed class II watercourses. If you This business is conducted by an Individual. For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 have knowledge of any domestic water supply whose source is in /s/ Aida Sol www.elitepostandpub.com the above watercourses or that may be affected by the operations The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti- Andrew Buckelew, Trustee Sale Assistant please contact me at the following address in writing within ten (10) tious business name or names listed above on 2/26/2018. days of the date of this notice. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Mendocino THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY Art Haschak 387 Pacific Blvd. Arcata, CA 95521. County on 2/27/2018 INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- (7435) August 3, 2018 File No. 2018-F0391 POSE Expires 2/27/2023 (7428) July 27, August 3, 10, 2018 (7426) July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2018

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Mark Your Calendar…from Page 20 Public Notice 4Garcia Guild Breakfast notice of public Hearing Ronald E. Champoux Sunday, September 2 notice is Hereby given that on July 24, 2018, the City attoRnEy at law All-you-can-eat scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sliced fruit. Council of the City of Point Arena adopted the following ordinance: Featuring Lisa s Luscious Kitchen and Little Green Bean Coffee. orDinance 233 EstatE Planning, ProbatE and trust administration an orDinance of tHe city of point arena CErtifiEd family law sPECialist 8:30 to 11 a.m. amenDing orDinance 232 establisHing Hours of statE bar of California board of lEgal sPECialization Location: Manchester Community Center, S. Highway 1 at operation for cannabis retailers Crispin Road, Manchester. (707) 785-3160 $10 adults, $6 children 6 to 12, by donation for kids under 6. Summary: The Ordinance amends Chapter 5.20.090 (10) of [email protected] the City of Point Arena s Municipal Code to change the permissible For info contact 707-882-3425. www.marinCountyfamilylaw.Com 4Paul Bunyan Days events hours of operation for cannabis retailers from the current 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week to 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. 1000 fourth st., suitE 875 P.o. box 452 Monday, September 3 Chapter 5.20.090 (10) now reads as follows: san rafaEl, Ca 94901 thE sEa ranCh, Ca 95497 Flynn Creek Circus 1:30 p.m. 10) Cannabis retailer hours of operation shall be limited to the Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show, Town Hall, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. hours of 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and may operate seven (7) days Historic Model Trains, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Skunk Train Depot. a week. Lions Barbecue, 12 to 4 p.m., Bainbridge Park and Veterans notice is furtHer given that a copy of Ordinance 233 is New Office Hours in Gualala Hall. $10 to $15. available for review at Point Arena City Hall, 451 School Street and Monday and Tuesday by Appointment Only Parade, 12 noon. on the City s website: www.cityofpointarena.net. passeD anD aDopteD at a Regular Meeting of the City Fun run/walk along parade route 9 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. $20 Council of the City of Point Arena, California, on the 24th day of adult, $10, 17 and younger. July, 2018, by the following roll call vote: Terry N. Gross Location: Various venues, Fort Bragg. ayes: Ignacio, Burkey, Wasserman, Torrez, Dobbins For info visitPaulBunyanDays.com. Richard Shoemaker Attorney At LAw City Clerk (707) 272-8579 July 25, 2018 (7433) August 3, 2018 Wills & Trusts • Land Use • Municipal Law Subscribers save money every week! Get the ICO in your own mailbox Elk to Sea Ranch [email protected] Subscribe on-line at www.mendonoma.com

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Inquire 707-884-3466. commercial rates (510)846-4800 $1.00 per word per week, 15 word minimum. VERMONT CASTING GAS Monday 5 p.m. Applies to all classified ads for commercial businesses, STOVE, red, like new. $1500. and all ads in Services and Real Estate categories. 303-263-9669. PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE: Place your ad online at www.mendonoma.com. Ads Free Items may be placed in person at the ICO office in Gualala, by YOUNG CHICKENS to a good phoning 707-884-3501 ext. 11, by FAX to 707-884-1710, home 707-884-3746. or by mail to P.O. Box 1200, Gualala, CA 95445. Email to 555 University Avenue, Suite 116 [email protected] and include mail address, Animals Sacramento, California 95825 phone, and number of weeks ad is to run. Weekly ad KUNEKUNE/AGH PIGLETS for deadline 5 p.m. Monday before publication. (Deadline is 530-409-0260 sale. Pasture raised, good graz- advanced to 5 p.m. previous Friday on the occasion of a CAL BRE Lic # 01759672 ers. 3+ months old. $80 OBO. federal holiday.) 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Sharon Burningham Rosie Iversen Marianne Harder Joan O’Connell Diane Wilson Owner/Realtor Owner/Broker/Realtor Sales Associate/Realtor Broker Associate/Realtor Sales Associate/Realtor 707•884•4300 39351 South Highway One, Gualala, CA 95445 Cal BRE# 01424141 www.cbcoastal.com ©2014 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. COaStal PROPeRtIeS august 3, 2018 inDepenDent coast observer page 27 Fab KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES

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BEDS BATHS YEAR BUILT SQ.FT LIST PRICE 3 2 1972 1,493 $879,000

39085 Hedgegate Road, Leeward Road, The Sea Ranch, UBL 21-47

West Meadow gem with Sea Ranch charm offers expansive blue water ocean views. Enjoy sunsets, whale watch, observe abundant wildlife, star gaze, relax in window seat and outdoor living on the patio. Deck offers hot tub and privacy. Quiet, peaceful, cul-de-sac location. Close proximity to trail leading to ocean bluff and beaches. Remodel/addition + new roof in 2012. Recently pressure washed and re-stained. Sold mostly turnkey. Directions: From Hwy 1, West on Breaker Reach, right on Hedgegate Road, house on left near end of cul-de-sac.

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, August 4, 11AM-1PM

CAROL KOZAL, REALTOR OFFICE: 707.785.3322 CELL: 707.494.4084 [email protected] www.TheSeaRanchLife.com BRE #01959137 Liisberg& Kalinoski The Ranch Center on Verdant View, The Sea Ranch. Next to The Ranch Café. Exit Highway 1 at Annapolis Road. Open 7 days a week. BRE #01822071