Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove December 2, 2016, 16 Pages

Quote of the week: Driver hits 12-year-old child in “Grief can be the crosswalk in Rohnert Park while garden of compassion. reading a text. Page 16 If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain Rohnert Park man with ties to can become your greatest ally in your Hells Angels arrested on Monday life's search for love and wisdom.” for sexual assault. Page 16

― Rumi Holiday gift and toy drive under way. RP Senior Center gets new computers. Page 3 Page 16 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove December 2, 2016, 16 pages

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Photo by Robert Grant Rancho Cotate’s standout receiver, Logan Reese, is heartbroken after the Cougars lost, 37-34, on a late field goal to Oakland’s Bishop O’Dowd in the semifinals of the North Coast Section Div. III playoffs in Oakland on Nov. 26. See page 10

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Rohnert Park-Cotati Library news ADULT PROGRAMS advance in person at the information desk or call gles y español. Homework assistance is provided for grades Steve Taylor-Ramirez concert 584-9121, ext. 0920. K-12 for all subjects on a drop-in basis on Tues- Steve Taylor-Ramirez, a Berkeley-based song- Once upon a Gingerbread House days from 3:30-5:30 p.m., while school is in ses- writer and guitarist, performs a mix of folk, CHILDREN’S AND TEEN PROGRAMS For the holiday season, children 4 years and sion. Latin and blues on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. New homeschool math Seminar: algebra older can construct a gingerbread house with Named a “Critic's Choice” by the Bay Area This is a small group class for teens participat- graham crackers, candies, cereal, and more on Story times News Group, the East Bay Express weekly and ing in a homeschooling program who are profi- Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. All supplies will Babytime (0-18 months) Thursdays 10 a.m.; the events staff at UC Berkeley, Taylor- cient in algebra and seek to refresh their be provided. Toddler Time (18-35 months) Thursdays, 11 Ramirez's songs have aired on radio stations knowledge or practice group work and algebra a.m.; Preschool Story Time (3-5 years) Fridays KALW, KUSF, KYCY and KECG; and he has problem solving skills. Family movie night holiday special (all ages) 10:30 a.m. made live appearances on some NPR affiliates It takes place on Friday, Dec. 9, at 10 a.m. How well do you know Frosty the snowman? and Pirate Cat Radio. Knowledge of algebra is a prerequisite. Sign up Well, come by and watch the classic animated Read to a dog in advance, spaces are limited. Call 584-9121, adventure about how he got to the North Pole The Read to a Dog program takes place every Book discussion group ext. 6 or come to the library children's desk. and his return to save the snow on Wednesday, Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and every Sat- Our group meets again in January 2017, on the Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. This is a short film double urday from 2-3 p.m. third Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Bilingual Storytime Cuentos y Cantos feature. Children between the ages of 1-5 can explore All events are free and open to the public. For Basic library Internet books, songs, rhymes, and play in English and Homework help on Tuesdays more information, call the library at 584-9121 or Learn to use the library catalog and databases Spanish on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. Free coaching in the Homework Help program visit www.sonomalibrary.org. on Tuesday, Dec. 27 from 10-11 a.m. Sign up in Libros, canciones, rimas y actividades en in- is available.

POLICE BEAT Rohnert Park calls 3:06 p.m.: Citizen filed crime wood Dr. 10:30 p.m.: Non-injury traffic 9:12 p.m.: Reckless driving re- 11/21/16 report on Redwood Dr. 11:22 a.m.: Suspicious circum- accident reported on Francis ported on LaBath Ave. at La- 3:50 a.m.: Loitering reported on 3:19 p.m.: A 61-year-old male stances reported on Commerce Circle at Golf Course Dr. guna Dr. RPX, arrested for forcible entry, van- Blvd. 11:27 p.m.: Suicide threats re- 8:09 a.m.: Burglary reported on dalism and public intoxication 11:59 a.m.: Missing person re- 11/27/16 ported on Golf Course Dr. Dowdell Avenue. on E. Cotati Ave. ported on Beverly Dr. 1:55 a.m.: Suspicious circum- 9:36 a.m.: Vandalism reported 11:50 p.m.: Two juveniles ar- 1:41 p.m.: Disturbance reported stances reported on Commerce Cotati calls on Lincoln Ave. rested for public intoxication on RPX. Blvd. 11/18/16 10:48 a.m.: Suicide threats re- and false identification to peace 2:49 p.m.: Ambulance in route 10:50 a.m.: A 38-year-old male 1:35 am.: A 22-year-old male ported on Southwest Blvd. officer on Davis Circle. to traffic accident on Redwood arrested for carrying concealed arrested for public intoxication 11:47 a.m.: Citizen filed crime Dr. dirk or dagger and violation of on Old Redwood Hwy. report on Enterprise Dr. 11/22/16 3:10 p.m.: Disturbance reported probation on Adrian Dr. 8:36 a.m.: A 31-year-old female 12:42 p.m.: Ambulance in route 5:56 a.m.: Suspicious circum- on Arlen Dr. 11:26 a.m.: Industrial accident arrested for outside warrant on to traffic accident reported on stances reported on Hawthorne 3:11 p.m.: Hit and run reported reported on City Center Dr. Christensen Ct. RPX. Circle. on Southwest Blvd. 11:47 a.m.: Hit and run reported 10:00 a.m.: Suspicious person 2:02 p.m.: Stolen plates re- 6:25 a.m.: Reckless driving re- 4:17 p.m.: Suspicious circum- on Chiva Ct. reported on Shirly Field. ported on Evonne Ave. ported on Golf Course Dr. W. at stances reported on Holly Ave. 1:49 p.m.: Stolen plates re- 1:58 p.m.: A 56-year-old male Redwood Dr. 5:42 p.m.: Burglary reported on 4:35 p.m.: Suspicious circum- ported on Golf Course Dr. arrested for outside warrant on 7:40 a.m.: Petty theft reported Copeland Creek Dr. stances reported on Anson Dr. 2:59 p.m.: Petty theft reported Blair Ave. Established 1993 on College View Dr. 7:34 p.m.: Petty theft reported 7:58 p.m.: Disturbance reported on Camino Colegio. 8:14 a.m.: Ex-felon in posses- on Commerce Blvd. on Rancho Verde Circle at 6:10 p.m.: Loitering reported on 11/19/16 sion of weapon on Redwood 10:38 p.m.: A 27-year-old male RPX. Dowdell Avenue. 12:17 a.m.: A 45-year-old male Dr. arrested for possession of con- 9:37 p.m.: A 19-year-old male 7:15 p.m.: Vandalism reported arrested for violation of proba- 9:34 a.m.: Industrial accident trolled substance paraphernalia arrested for battery on Red- on RPX. tion, possession of controlled reported on City Center Dr. and violation of probation on wood Dr. 10:56 p.m.: Reckless driving re- substance and camping in park 11:39 a.m.: Ambulance in route Commerce Blvd. ported on NB RPX on ramp. Member California Printed on 100% 9:59 p.m.: Forged cardholder on W. Cotati Ave. at Old Red- Newspaper Publishers recycled paper to traffic accident on Enterprise 11:26 p.m.: A 45-year-old male wood Hwy. Association signature on RPX. Dr. at Seed Farm Dr. 11/24/16 arrested for violation of proba- 12:41 a.m.: Suspicious person 12:31 p.m.: Disturbance re- 12:28 a.m.: Suspicious circum- 11/26/16 tion at Raley’s Towne Centre. reported on Honor Pl. ©Rohnert Park, California ported on Commerce Blvd. stances reported on Mason Dr. 12:40 a.m.: A 35-year-old male 11:36 p.m.: Disturbance re- 12:43 a.m.: Burglary reported 12:39 p.m.: A 32-year-old fe- at Mateo Dr. arrested for DUI on Todd Rd. ported on Monique Pl. on Larch Ave. December 2, 2016 male arrested for trespassing on 12:40 a.m.: A 31-year-old male off ramp. 4:55 a.m.: A 32-year-old male Volume No. 24, Issue No. 44 Commerce Blvd. arrested for bench warrant on 4:40 a.m.: Suspicious person re- 11/28/16 arrested for violation of proba- 1:42 p.m.: Petty theft reported NB RPX off ramp. ported on Enterprise Dr. 3:42 a.m.: Disturbance reported tion on Ross St. Published: Every Friday on Commerce Blvd. 1:04 a.m.: A 26-year-old male 5:10 a.m.: A 22-year-old male on Country Club Dr. 5:35 p.m.: Hit and run reported 3:33 p.m.: Non-injury traffic ac- arrested for assault to commit arrested for impersonating to 8:35 a.m.: Stolen vehicle re- on E. Cotati Ave. at Old Red- Phone (707) 584-2222 cident reported on State Farm rape on Commerce Blvd. make other liable on Enterprise ported on Country Club Dr. wood Hwy. FAX (707) 584-2233 Dr. 11:25 a.m.: Drunk driver re- Dr. 9:51 a.m.: Citizen filed crime 8:16 p.m.: Coroner’s case re- 4:00 p.m.: A 47-year-old male ported on Dorian Dr. At Santa 6:01 a.m.: Disturbance reported report on Redwood Dr. ported on Silver Dr. Adjudication: The Community arrested for theft of vehicle and Dorotea Circle. on E. Cotati Ave. 11:06 a.m.: A 24-year-old male Voice is an adjudicated newspa- possession of controlled sub- 12:26 p.m.: Non-injury traffic 7:22 a.m.: Stolen vehicle re- and a 30-year-old male arrested 11/20/16 per of general circulation in ac- stance paraphernalia on Com- accident reported on Southwest ported on Golf Course Dr. for possession of narcotic con- 2:01 a.m.: A 47-year-old female cordance with the laws of merce Blvd. Blvd. 8:13 a.m.: Stolen vehicle re- trolled substance, possession of arrested for DUI on Old Red- California by decree number 5:05 p.m.: A 61-year-old male 1:13 p.m.: Narcotic activity reported on Fargo Ct. marijuana for sale and outside wood Dr. 207762 of the Superior Court of arrested for drunk in public on ported on Circle Dr. 12:10 p.m.: Petty theft reported warrant on Southwest Blvd. 2:41 a.m.: A 23-year-old male Sonoma County, dated August E. Cotati Ave. 1:30 p.m.: A 24-year-old male on Country Club Dr. 11:29 a.m.: Non-injury traffic arrested for false identification 22, 1994, and qualified for publi- 6:25 p.m.: Non-injury traffic ac- arrested for public intoxication 12:21 p.m.: Suspicious circum- accident reported on Seed Farm to peace officer and violation of cation of matters required by law cident reported on Redwood Dr. on Snyder Ln. stances reported on Enterprise Dr. at Southwest Blvd. probation on E. Cotati Ave. to be published in a newspaper. 7:57 p.m.: Missing person re- 2:05 p.m.: A 26-year-old male Dr. 11:54 a.m.: CPS referral re- 9:24 a.m.: Burglary reported on On August 8, 2008 the decree ported on Heartwood Dr. arrested for theft of vehicle on 2:15 p.m.: Petty theft reported ported on Bridgit Dr. Redwood Dr. 242968 was granted by the Supe- 10:24 p.m.: Drunk in public re- Redwood Dr. on Commerce Blvd. 1:01 p.m.: Burglary reported on 6:47 p.m.: Petty theft reported rior Court of California to be the ported on Commerce Blvd. 2:05 p.m.: A 41-year-old female 2:27 p.m.: Non-injury traffic ac- State Farm Dr. on Old Redwood Hwy. Newspaper of general circulation 11:04 p.m.: A 71-year-old male arrested for assault with injury, cident reported on Commerce 1:04 p.m.: Ambulance in route for City of Rohnert Park, CA. arrested for DUI on Sunflower theft of vehicle, possession of Blvd. at RPX. to traffic accident on Redwood 11/21/16 Dr. at Windmill Farms Dr. stolen vehicle and outside war- 2:36 p.m.: Hit and run reported Dr. at RPX. 10:28 a.m.: A 29-year-old fe- Ownership: rant on Redwood Dr. 1:15 p.m.: Disturbance reported The Community Voice is a sub- on NB Rohnert Park Exp. on male and a 28-year-old male ar- 11/23/16 2:32 p.m.: Industrial accident ramp. on Santa Dorotea Circle. rested for driving with sidiary of The Shah Family 2:02 a.m.: A 26-year-old male reported on Redwood Dr. 2:24 p.m.: Hit and run reported LLC., a family owned and oper- 3:08 p.m.: Drunk driver re- suspended license, displaying arrested for obstruction/resist- 8:54 p.m.: Non-injury traffic ac- ported on NB RPX on ramp. on Commerce Blvd. at Hunter false proof of registration and ated business in Rohnert Park ing peace officer and outside cident reported on RPX at Sny- Dr. since 2003. 3:12 p.m.: Suspicious circum- possession of controlled sub- warrant on Santa Alicia Dr. der Ln. stances reported on Freedom Pl. 3:45 p.m.: Non-injury traffic ac- stance paraphernalia on Blair Mission Statement 4:53 a.m.: Suspicious person re- 9:16 p.m.: Suspicious person 3:20 p.m.: A 24-year-old male cident reported on Capri Way at Ave. at Bonnie Ave. The Community Voice is pub- ported on Enterprise Dr. reported on Adrian Dr. arrested for DUI on NB RPX Snyder Ln. 4:55 p.m.: A 24-year-old male lished to provide a fair, accurate, 6:08 a.m.: Vehicle tampering re- 10:03 p.m.: Burglary reported on ramp. 3:50 p.m.: Suspicious person arrested for violation of proba- objective and honest voice for ported on Medical Center Dr. on Mason Dr. 4:27 p.m.: Burglary reported on reported on Snyder Ln. tion and possession of con- the community, its leaders, and 7:45 a.m.: Citizen filed crime Redwood Dr. 4:03 p.m.: Disturbance reported trolled substance paraphernalia businesses; leadership that con- report on Southwest Blvd. 11/25/16 5:00 p.m.: Suspicious person on Circle Dr. on E. Cotati Ave. tributes to the betterment of our 11:08 a.m.: A 30-year-old male 3:46 a.m.: A 20-year-old female reported on Dowdell Ave. 4:34 p.m.: Disturbance reported community; information that re- arrested for theft of vehicle, arrested for assault by strangu- 6:30 p.m.: A 36-year-old male on Redwood Dr. 11/22/17 flects our community in every- possession of stolen vehicle and lation and assault with injury on arrested for furnishing alcohol 4:51 p.m.: A 37-year-old male 11:59 a.m.: A 63-year-old male thing we do. violation of probation on Red- Fall Ct. to minor on Redwood Dr. arrested for appropriating lost arrested for battery on spouse We will continuously serve as 7:17 a.m.: Petty theft reported 7:51 p.m.: Petty theft reported property, possession of con- on Williams St. the leading information source on Redwood Dr. on RPX. trolled substance and bench 3:52 p.m.: Disturbance reported while never compromising our 9:06 a.m.: A 52-year-old female 7:51 p.m.: A 36-year-old female warrant on Redwood Dr. on Hwy. 116 S. principles by exercising our role arrested for possession of nar- arrested for bringing controlled 5:43 p.m.: A 27-year-old female of seeking practical solutions and cotic controlled substance, con- substance into prison and bench arrested for battery on Com- 11/23/16 trolled substance paraphernalia merce Blvd. protecting those living within our warrant on RPX. 12:46 a.m.: A 63-year-old male community. and violation of probation on 8:10 p.m.: Suspicious circum- 6:23 p.m.: A 35-year-old male arrested for violation of court Redwood Dr. arrested for receiving stolen Publisher/CEO: Yatin Shah stances reported on Fern Pl. order on Williams St. 11:49 a.m.: A 21-year-old male 8:10 p.m.: Suspicious circum- property, possession of con- 8:50 a.m.: Auto burglary re- Advertising: Allen Wales arrested for violation of proba- trolled substance and bench stances reported on Hudis St. ported on Lancaster Dr. Business office: tion on Eunice St. warrant on Redwood Dr. Rose Shah 8:15 p.m.: Disturbance reported 9:32 a.m.: A 24-year-old male Circulation: Bill Poole 1:28 p.m.: Ambulance in route on Arlen Dr. 8:38 p.m.: Promiscuous shoot- and a 44-year-old female ar- General Office: Claudia Smith to traffic accident on Redwood 8:22 p.m.: Traffic accident re- ing reported on Cala Way at rested for speeding, no proof of Dr. ported on Fairway Dr. Cielo Ct. insurance and driving with sus- News: Dave Williams 3:42 p.m.: Petty theft reported 9:06 p.m.: Unsafe speed re- Photographers: 10:04 p.m.: Drunk in public re- pended license on Southwest on Redwood Dr. ported on Redwood Dr. ported on Carlson Ave. at La- Blvd. Robert Grant, Jane Peleti Bath Ave. 3:07 p.m.: A 27-year-old male News, column & guest column arrested for violation of proba- contributors: tion, driving without license Jud Snyder, Thomas Elias, Julie and possession of narcotic con- Ann Soukoulis, Steve Campbell, trolled substance on Old Red- George Malkemus, Ken Weise, wood Hwy. at W. Sierra Ave. 11:22 p.m.: A 27-year-old male Scott Sheldon, Jeff James, Dawn arrested for outside warrant on Dolan, Bill Hanson, Irene Aaron St. at Redwood Dr. Hilsendager, Berniece Owen, Darrin Jenkins and Chris Cham- 11/24/16 bers. 1:17 a.m.: Battery reported on Charles St. Website & Social Media: 8:00 a.m.: Vandalism reported Lisa Bagwell on E. Cotati Ave. Home delivery to the communi- 3:20 p.m.: Suspicious person ties of Rohnert Park, Cotati and reported on Lancaster Dr. at Penngrove $30 per year. To sub- Liman Way. scribe call 584-2222 ext 104 6:33 p.m.: Promiscuous shooting reported on E. Cotati Ave. Letters: 9:09 p.m.: Drunk driver re- [email protected] ported on Hwy 116 S. at Madrone Ave. Mailing Address: P O Box 2038, Rohnert Park, CA 94927

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seesSSU NewsCenter expansiontics, Biochemistry, Biology, Sonoma State University’s Chemistry, Computer and Engi- 2017 commencement cere- neering Science, Computer Sci- monies will be spread out over ence, Earth Science, Electrical two days and take place at the Engineering, Geology, Interdis- Green Music Center. Interim ciplinary Studies/Special Major, Provost and Vice President for Kinesiology, Mathematics, Nurs- Academic Affairs Jeri Echever- ing, Physics, and Statistics. ria made the announcement in an email on Nov. 18. • 5 p.m.: School of Arts and Six individual school com- Humanities: American Multi- mencement ceremonies will be cultural Studies, Art, Art History, held for both undergraduate and Chicano and Latino Studies, graduate students. Students will Communication Studies, Eng- be graduating with other students lish, Fine Arts, French, Liberal in their academic departments Studies (Hutchins School), and schools. Music, Organization Develop- Historically, SSU’s com- ment, Philosophy, Spanish, and mencement ceremonies have Theatre Arts. taken place outdoors with tem- porary bleacher-style seating at Sunday, May 21 Commencement Lawn. There • 9 a.m.: School of Social Sci- has been one ceremony in the ences (Part A): Anthropology, morning and one in the after- Cultural Resources Manage- noon. ment, Counseling, History, More than 2,000 students total Human Development, Political participated in both ceremonies Science, Public Administration, last year, and the university saw and Psychology about 10,000 visitors throughout the day. • 1 p.m.: School of Social This will be Judy K. Sakaki’s Sciences (Part B): Criminology first commencement ceremony and Criminal Justice Studies, En- as President of Sonoma State vironmental Studies and Plan- University. ning, Global Studies, Geography, The schedule is as follows: Liberal Studies - Ukiah, Sociol- Saturday, May 20 ogy, and Women's and Gender • 9 a.m.: School of Business Studies. and Economics: Business Ad- ministration and Economics. • 5 p.m.: School of Educa- tion: Early Childhood Studies, • 1 p.m.: School of Science Education, and Teacher Creden- and Technology: Applied Statis- tial Ceremony.

Kinsey Sicks bring political satire to Cotati on Dec. 11 Volunteers from the Rancho Adobe Fire District, Cotati Police Dept., Realtyors and local Rotary Clubs have kicked off their annual toy The Kinsey Sicks, known as Schatz. "But not because there's drive to provide Christmas gifts to families in need. America’s Favorite Dragapella more to mock, even though there Irene Hilsendager Beauty Shop Quartet, bring their is. sharp political satire and voices “Right now it is imperative to Sonoma County, in a single that we all respond to every performance of their new musi- politician and pundit who would cal, “Chicks With Shticks.” try to normalize racism, sexism The curtain goes up on Sun- and violence. Political satire is day, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m., at an important tool in that re- Congregation Ner Shalom, lo- sponse. Make it cutting, make it cated at 85 La Plaza in Cotati. funny, and sing it in 4-part har- For more than two decades, mony." the Kinsey Sicks have provided Ner Shalom’s Spiritual Collecting toys for music and comedy, entertaining Leader, Reb Irwin Keller, is also audiences in 43 states and a founder of the Kinsey Sicks abroad. They have been praised and retired from the group in by the New York Times for their 2014 to focus on his rabbinical “voices sweet as birdsong,” and work. were called by KQED “the “This is an important time to Royal Shakespeare Company of be in community,” said Irwin. local girls and boys drag performance.” “It’s easy to feel isolated and They have been a musical powerless. Service groups, police and firefighters soundtrack to many of America’s “But one thing that Kinsey most challenging political mo- Sicks audiences taught me over ments, through popular Kinsey the years – not just in the Bay look to brighten Christmas for youths Sicks stage shows such as “I Area but in Idaho and South Car- By Irene Hilsendager The Cotati Fire Department, the merger, program partner- tion as a way of assuring that Wanna Be a Republican” (also olina and Wyoming and Texas – A holiday gift and toy drive now known as Rancho Adobe, ships have expanded to include everyone is served. If you apply released as a feature film), “Con- is that there are allies every- is now underway to support had a fireman’s association that the Rotary Club of Rancho Co- for both programs you may be doleezapalooza,” and “Electile where, waiting to cook up a bet- families of Cotati, Penngrove instituted the toy drive program tati, Rotary Interacts and Ro- considered ineligible. Dysfunction.” ter world. Getting together for a and Rohnert Park. For nearly 20 around 25 years ago. The fire taract members, employees While phone requests will The Trump election might be little satire, a little raunch, and years, this drive has grown not department program did not from the City of Cotati, the not be accepted, further infor- their biggest challenge yet. some beautiful singing is good, only in popularity but also in have any partnerships at that Rohnert Park Chapter of Real- mation is available by calling "People say times like these good medicine.” partnerships with others in time and only served Cotati and tors and many community the Rotary Club of Rohnert keep comics in business," said This show is not advised for order to help fill the special Penngrove. When Bob Stewart members. Park-Cotati’s voicemail system Kinsey Sicks founder Ben children under age 16. needs of the local communities. became the Cotati Chief of Po- at (707) 765-4898. The Rotary Club of Rohnert lice, he instituted a holiday toy Gifts for more than 4,000 Park-Cotati is working together drive program within the de- In speaking only of the pro- with the Rancho Adobe Fire partment as a public outreach gram since 1996, an estimation ount District, the Cotati Police Dept., effort. The community enjoyed of more than 4,000 children Disc Cotati City employees, Rancho having the officers visit the have received gifts in the past Cotati Rotary Club, Rotary In- children and the public appreci- 20 years and many more if you $ off teract and Rotaract members, ated the fire department’s ef- count the fire department’s pro- CARL’SBODY SHOP the Rohnert Park Chapter of forts. gram before the merge COLLISIONS REPAIR All auto body repairs of $2,000 or more! Realtors and the community at To apply for assistance, go to MUFFLERS & RADIATORS Some restrictions may apply. large to fulfill the desires of Involving Cotati cops the Cotati Police Department or Ask about savings100 on your deductable. Expires 1/31/17 those families in need of some Shortly after joining the Ro- any of the Rancho Adobe Fire help. tary in 1996, Stewart enlisted Departments to complete an ap- the club’s participation with the plication which will only be ac- Generosity grows Cotati Police Department’s toy cepted from now until 707-795-4883 The generosity of the com- drive program. This partnership Wednesday, Dec. 7. 8755 Pine Lane, Cotati munity to support this program provided an expanded level of Santa’s elves will be wrap- has grown larger and larger enthusiasm within the Rotary ping gifts Dec. 10 at the Rohn- Mon - Fri 8am-5 pm each year. Hundreds of toys, Club to serve the community ert Park Community Center and Free estimates gift cards and cash are donated. and especially the children. The Santa will also be assisted by These donations will be ac- additional member assistance other volunteers Dec. 17 to de- CarlsBodyShopCotati.com cepted through Dec. 25 at the and their role of expanding the liver these gifts in a Rancho Cotati Police Dept., or at any of gifting process made such a Adobe Fire District engine or a the Rancho Adobe Fire District huge difference in helping the Cotati police car. Neighbors Or- stations. lower-income families. ganized Against Hunger We warranty all our work & work with all insurance companies Rotarian Steven Elliot, owner While both the fire and po- (NOAH), which is the local of Fundemonium Toys, located lice toy drives were extremely food bank, will also provide a at 579 Rohnert Park Express- successful and created such a bag of food to approximately 90 way, is providing a 50 percent positive image for the respec- of these families. ark Veterin discount on gifts that are pur- tive departments, there was an nert P ary Cli chased from them and donated obvious overlap including fami- Instructions for locals oh nic to this toy drive. For those lies receiving gifts from both For Rohnert Park residents, R wishing to donate, also consider organizations and competing the Rohnert Park Dept. of Pub- Welcome gifts or gift cards for those be- with public donation requests lic Safety is coordinating a sep- tween the ages of 9 to 14. Many from the two organizations and arate toy drive and you may Excellence times this age group is forgotten lastly the operational oversight contact them in lieu of applying and these young people will be each year to ensure program for assistance through the pro- underserved. success. gram previously described. For Convenience Here are some back facts on Meeting with the fire associ- those applying for assistance, how this program was started. ation representatives to discuss only do so with one organiza- Affordable Respect Dr. William J. Bohan Education D.M.D. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 30 plus years in practice 15 years in Rohnert Park! From Emergency to Wellness Care to Routine Exams we have your pet in our care! 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Ave., Rohnert Park, $5-$17. • “Peter and the Starcatcher,” bastopol. ing and family fun at La Plaza student rush price. Present stu- Person Theatre, 1801 E. Cotati SSU students admitted free to Spreckels Performing Arts Cen- Park, Cotati, 5-8 p.m. dent ID at the Spreckels box of- Ave., Rohnert Park, $5-$17. all productions with valid stu- ter at the Bette Condiotte The- Sunday, December 11 • “Peter and the Starcatcher,” fice 10 minutes before curtain SSU students admitted free to dent ID, SSU faculty and staff ater, 5409 Snyder Ln., Rohnert Spreckels Performing Arts Cen- for special admission of $12. all productions with valid stu- receive free admission at these Park, 8 p.m., $16-$26; Spreck- • “Peter and the Starcatcher,” ter at the Bette Condiotte The- Reservations recommended. dent ID, SSU faculty and staff performances. Call (707) 664- els welcomes SSU and SRJC Spreckels Performing Arts Cen- ater, 5409 Snyder Ln., Rohnert • “The Bluebird,” 7:30 p.m., receive free admission at these 4246 for more information. students to take advantage of its ter at the Bette Condiotte The- performances. Call (707) 664- “The Bluebird” takes audiences student rush price. Present stu- ater, 5409 Snyder Ln., Rohnert 4246 for more information. \ on a journey through the eyes dent ID at the Spreckels box of- Park, 2 p.m., $16-$26; Spreck- • “A Christmas Carol,” 6th of a young boy struggling fice 10 minutes before curtain els welcomes SSU and SRJC Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth through tough times. for special admission of $12. students to take advantage of its St., Santa Rosa, 8 p.m., $15- • “A Christmas Carol,” 6th Reservations recommended. student rush price. Present stu- $33, call (707) 523-4185 for Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth • Binkley Boosters Parents dent ID at the Spreckels box of- more information. St., Santa Rosa, 8 p.m., $15- Club’s 2016 Holiday Shoppe fice 10 minutes before curtain • Cotati-Rohnert Park Proj- $33, call (707) 523-4185 for Boutique., 5-8 p.m., Binkley El- for special admission of $12. ect Graduation’s Drive Thru more information. ementary School, 4965 Canyon Reservations recommended. Dinner Fundraiser, tickets sold • Crab feed, sponsored by Road, Santa Rosa, free, percent- • The Kinsey Sicks in through Dec. 4, order meals via the Petaluma Holy Ghost Soci- age of proceeds benefit Binkley “Chicks with Shticks,” Congre- website at http://crpproject- ety, $50, call (707) 762-4995 Elementary School. gation Ner Shalom, 85 La grad.org/drive_thru_dinner. for more information. • Sebastopol Holiday Home Plaza, Cotati, call (707) 664- Religion and Spirituality Directory Pick up dinners between 5-7 Tour & Artisan Boutique, Night 8622 for more information. p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12 at Sunday, December 4 VIP Tour, 6-9 p.m., $45, Friday • “A Christmas Carol,” 6th Rancho Cotate High School tickets include admission on Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Jim Robie turnabout, contact Tracy at • “Peter and the Starcatcher,” Saturday, free artisan boutique St., Santa Rosa, 2 p.m., $15- WORSHIP 10 AM, SUNDAY [email protected] for Spreckels Performing Arts Cen- open all weekend, Pleasant Hill $33, call (707) 523-4185 for CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER more information. ter at the Bette Condiotte The- Christian School, 1782 Pleasant more information. THIS IS A PC(USA) CONGREGATION. ater, 5409 Snyder Ln., Rohnert Hill Rd., Sebastopol. • Sebastopol Holiday Home "A THOUGHTFUL AND CONTEMPLATIVE Saturday, December 3 Park, 2 p.m., $16-$26; Spreck- • “The Bluebird,” 7:30 p.m., Tour & Artisan Boutique, Night WORSHIP EXPERIENCE". els welcomes SSU and SRJC presented by the Sonoma State VIP Tour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., p.m., • The first annual Downtown students to take advantage of its University Department of The- $45, free artisan boutique, 190 ARLEN DR. Cotati “Shop and Stroll,” 11 student rush price. Present stu- atre Arts & Dance, Evert B. Pleasant Hill Christian School, ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine, food dent ID at the Spreckels box of- Person Theatre, 1801 E. Cotati 1782 Pleasant Hill Rd., Se- WWW.FAITHPRESBYTERIANRP.ORG and professional services will fice 10 minutes before curtain Ave., Rohnert Park, $5-$17. bastopol. CROSS AND CROWN LUTHERAN be available throughout Cotati for special admission of $12. SSU students admitted free to CHURCH AND SCHOOL as the business and shopping Reservations recommended. all productions with valid stu- Monday, December 12 5475 Snyder Lane - Rohnert Park community come together. • “The Bluebird,” 2 p.m., pre- dent ID, SSU faculty and staff Church Phone: 707/795-7853 • Music for the Holidays, sented by the Sonoma State receive free admission at these • Museum Mondays for Little School Phone: 707/795-7863 presented by the Rohnert Park University Department of The- performances. Call (707) 664- Ones, 10 a.m., Charles Shultz Community Chorale, at the atre Arts & Dance, Evert B. 4246 for more information. Museum, 2301 Hardies Ln., Church Web Site: School Web Site: Church of the Oaks, W. Sierra Person Theatre, 1801 E. Cotati • “A Christmas Carol,” 6th Santa Rosa, stories, arts and www.crossandcrownrp.org www.crossandcrownschoolrp.org & Page St., Cotati, 3 p.m. Ave., Rohnert Park, $5-$17. Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth crafts activities, and movement There will be complimentary SSU students admitted free to St., Santa Rosa, 8 p.m., $15- games for children ages 1-5 and Sunday Services: finger foods at intermission and all productions with valid stu- $33, call (707) 523-4185 for their caregivers. Museum Mon- 8 am------Worship a raffle of wrapped Christmas dent ID, SSU faculty and staff more information. days are held every Monday 9 am------Education gifts at the conclusion. For receive free admission at these from now through October and 10 am------Worship more information, contact performances. Call (707) 664- Saturday, December 10 on the last Monday of each Wayne Thush at (707) 586- 4246 for more information. month from March to Septem- SHILOH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 8321. “The Bluebird” takes audiences • Snoopy Presents: Lucky ber. Cost $5 per child. Up to Rev. Samuel Tharpe (Pastor) • The 34th annual Holiday on a journey through the eyes Dogs and Presidential Pets Ex- two adults per child are free be- Lights Celebration, sponsored of young boy struggling hibition, Charles M. Schulz fore 11 a.m., after 11 a.m., regu- BIBLE STUDY 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10 AM by the Rohnert Park Chamber through tough times. Museum, 2301 Hardies Ln., lar admission applies. of Commerce, 5-7 p.m. Con- • “A Christmas Carol,” 6th Santa Rosa. This is an all-day • Cotati-Rohnert Park Proj- 7450 SANTA BARBARA AVE. tact the chamber at (707) 584- Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth event. Cost: Museum Entrance. ect Graduation’s Drive Thru ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928 1415 for more information if St., Santa Rosa, 2 p.m., $15- At the Schulz Museum's new Dinner Fundraiser dinner 707-322-1251 you wish to be a host sponsor, $33, call (707) 523-4185 for exhibition, "Lucky Dogs and pickup, 5-7 p.m., Rancho Co- associate sponsor or booth more information. Presidential Pets," visitors can tate High School turnabout, ST. JOHN'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH sponsor. learn more about the lives of contact Tracy at THL@crppro- 5150 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, Phone: 584-9780 • “Peter and the Starcatcher,” Monday, December 5 presidential pets, and how jectgrad.org for more informa- E-mail: [email protected] Spreckels Performing Arts Cen- Snoopy himself handles being tion. Sunday Worship 10:30 am ter at the Bette Condiotte The- No listing available elected to high office. For more Concurrent with child care ater, 5409 Snyder Ln., Rohnert information, call 707-579-4452. Enter from Parkway Drive lot Park, 8 p.m., $16-$26; Spreck- Tuesday, December 6 • “Peter and the Starcatcher,” Tuesday, December 13 (Rohnert Park Dental Village) els welcomes SSU and SRJC Spreckels Performing Arts Cen- "A progressive church with friendly people" students to take advantage of its • Cloverdale Farmers Mar- ter at the Bette Condiotte The- • Women in Business annual -All welcome student rush price. Present stu- ket, 3-6 p.m., 227 No. ater, 5409 Snyder Ln., Rohnert Holiday Networking Social, dent ID at the Spreckels box of- Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, Park, 2 p.m., $16-$26; Spreck- 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Mary’s Rev. Jola Bortner, Pastor free, call Marne Duprere at els welcomes SSU and SRJC Pizza Shack, 101 Golf Course www.stjohnsunitedmethodist.org fice 10 minutes before curtain for special admission of $12. (707) 900-8040 for more infor- students to take advantage of its Dr., Rohnert Park, $25 in ad- Reservations recommended. mation. student rush price. Present stu- vance, $30 at the door, bring • “The Bluebird,” 7:30 p.m., dent ID at the Spreckels box of- unwrapped toy for a chance to To be a part of religious directory presented by the Sonoma State Wednesday, December 7 fice 10 minutes before curtain win a holiday gift basket. University Department of The- for special admission of $12. • Cloverdale Farmers Mar- call us at 584-2222 • “The Bluebird,” 10 a.m., Reservations recommended. ket, 3-6 p.m., 227 No. presented by the Sonoma State • “The Bluebird,” 7:30 p.m., Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, University Department of The- presented by the Sonoma State free, call Marne Duprere at atre Arts & Dance, Evert B. University Department of The- (707) 900-8040 for more infor- Person Theatre, 1801 E. Cotati atre Arts & Dance, Evert B. mation. Do you think you’ll be able to afford all the Ave., Rohnert Park, $5-$17. Person Theatre, 1801 E. Cotati • The Rohnert Park Commu- SSU students admitted free to Ave., Rohnert Park, $5-$17. nity Chorale presents Music for Christmas gifts you hope to buy this year? all productions with valid stu- SSU students admitted free to the Holidays, Cross & Crown dent ID, SSU faculty and staff all productions with valid stu- Lutheran Church, 5475 Snyder receive free admission at these dent ID, SSU faculty and staff Lane, Rohnert Park, 7 p.m., a Yes, my finances have improved and I have a little extra cash. performances. Call (707) 664- receive free admission at these raffle of wrapped Christmas 4246 for more information. performances. Call (707) 664- gifts follows performance, call “The Bluebird” takes audiences 4246 for more information. Wayne Thush at (707) 586- No, I won’t get done paying off Christmas until next July. on a journey through the eyes • “A Christmas Carol,” 6th 8321 for more information. of a young boy struggling Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth • Cinnabar Theatre crab through tough times. St., Santa Rosa, 2 p.m. and 8 feed, $55, at Lagunitas Brewing If certain things fall into place, yes. If not... p.m., $15-$33, call (707) 523- Co., 1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Thursday, December 8 4185 for more information. Petaluma, beer garden opens at • Breakfast with Santa, pre- 5:30 p.m., followed by crab • “The Bluebird,” 7:30 p.m., sented by the City of Cotati, 9 feed at 6 p.m., proceeds benefit Vote now @ TheCommunityVoice.com presented by the Sonoma State a.m.-10:30 a.m., $12 per per- theater. University Department of The- son, children under 2 free, pre- atre Arts & Dance, Evert B. registration required, call (707) Wednesday, December 14 Person Theatre, 1801 E. Cotati 665-4222 for more information. Ave., Rohnert Park, $5-$17. • Binkley Boosters Parents No event scheduled SSU students admitted free to Club’s 2016 Holiday Shoppe all productions with valid stu- Boutique., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, December 15 Results from previous poll dent ID, SSU faculty and staff Binkley Elementary School, receive free admission at these 4965 Canyon Road, Santa No events scheduled Do you think we should wait until after performances. Call (707) 664- Rosa, free, percentage of pro- 4246 for more information. ceeds benefit Binkley Elemen- Thanksgiving before ramping up Christmas? • “A Christmas Carol,” 6th tary School. • Yes, Thanksgiving’s a great holiday that often gets overlooked. (69%) Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth • Sebastopol Holiday Home • St., Santa Rosa, 7:30 p.m. $15- Tour & Artisan Boutique, Night No, Christmas makes you feel good, and that’s never too early. (1%) $33, call (707) 523-4185 for VIP Tour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., p.m., • I’m a scrooge, a curmudgeon and don’t like either holiday. 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Don’t judge a book by Anticipation builds Ease up, Cancer. You A youngster asks its cover, Capricorn. at the office, and you can be quite tough on a very important Looks can be must find a way to others, but that isn’t question, one you deceiving, especially help your team focus, always the best tactic. may not be willing when it comes to a Aries. Creativity hits Progress is lagging, to answer. Be honest new face in the fold. A an all-time high at but there is a better with them, Libra. A goal is set, and plans home, and tasks are way. relationship is mended. are made. completed quickly. FREE to December 22– March 21– June 22– September 23– Non-profit and January 19 April 19 July 22 October 22 community oriented Reasoning with a A test is given, and Celebrate, Leo. Every You can pore over the loved one will not you ace it with flying day this week will details all you want, work, Aquarius. Let colors. Bravo, Taurus. bring something Scorpio, but you don’t events only. nature take its course A friend reaches out. wonderful. Confusion have the skills needed and your loved one Help only if you at home clears up to finish. Someone learn the hard way. A can. Travel is on the with a technological near, however, does promise is renewed. weekend agenda. Have addition. An and is willing to help. fun. investment pays off. Museum seeking January 20– April 20– July 23– October 23– February 18 May 20 August 22 November 21 volunteer to help with families The holiday season More is more when Your financial Opinions shift at The Children’s Museum of is underway, and it comes to holiday picture is shaping up. work, and venues Sonoma County is seeking a vol- invitations arrive décor. Go for it, Keep at it, Virgo. A change. Relax, unteer to engage families in its by the handful. Be Gemini. That special compromise at work Sagittarius. You’ll interactive exhibits based on sci- careful that you don’t someone sends you on makes way for a new have a good time no overextend yourself, a wild goose chase, project. Get onboard. matter where you ence and arts. Pisces. That special which ends with a A small package end up. Gifts are Responsibilities include help- someone deserves bang! brings big surprises. exchanged at home. ing maintain the exhibit area and February 19– time, too. May 21– August 23– November 22– answering questions. March 20 June 21 September 22 December 21 The chosen volunteer must enjoy working with children. For more information, call Abby at FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY (707) 546-4069 or email [email protected]. The Community Voice Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove Friday, December 2, 2016 - 5

Clam“NO, YOU DON’T DIG diggers,gon. This town is sheltered by a true wordsthis time. Here’s enough for fromgoodie crumbs littered the his are deadWest set against raising FOR CLAMS,” I tried to ex- peninsula called Long Island both of us. ample belly tightly stretching taxes anywhere.” plain to the Hinebaugh Creek and the bay is loaded with He was right. Again I pulled his new shirt which already had “So what you’re saying is Philosopher, who, with his huge clams. my plate close for protection a couple of safety pins decorat- follow examples of voters in the bulk and size 17 shoes, was oc- Bodega Bay clams are fine anyway. ing the front. western states,” said the HCP. cupying more space than an but they can sometimes be “I feel the need, yes for a “Yes, show the rest of the imagined woman with two kids slightly tinged with diesel and string tie, but something to take WELL, EGAN SAID, “42 country what can be accom- at my comfortable reality table inboard motor flavors. my mind off this Donald Trump percent of all new jobs in the plished by targeting taxes the in the Redwood Café. “All you “Why is it called Oysterville guy.” last few years were created in right way that could bring do is walk along a sandy beach when it’s loaded with clams?” “I’ve got something for your California. Oregon posted a job growth and jobs to the rest of at low tide and the dumb clams he asked. consideration,” I said. creation rate that was double the town,” I said. “Forget this squirt a jet of water at you,” I “The name goes back many “I read a column by Timothy the national average and Wash- fantasy about Cascadia and explained. “Whether he’s just years and gained fame when Egan, a writer for the New York ington was ranked No. 1 for spread the word from the West saying ‘hello there’ or is truly one of my favorite authors, who Times, who talked about two combined job and wage growth. across the rest of the country.” irritated, I don’t know, but practically no one knows except guys who want to separate Cali- The West Coast has consistently The HCP eyed my goodie but scrabble with your hands and librarians, Willard R. Espy, fornia, Oregon and Washington voted to make minimum wages I quickly sheltered it with my pull him out.” wrote a book about it,” I from the U.S. and call it Casca- livable.” hand. “How do you know if it’s a replied. dia or something. Make it a sep- “Yeah, interrupted the HCP, He had more to say and I did- him or a her?” The HCP asked. arate state lengthwise and even “Didn’t Texas try to secede be- n’t want to turn him off. “Yeah “I’m not an expert on clam THE HCP SAID “Wanna “I found some clothesline include British Columbia.” cause Obama was in the White we could tell other cities how to gender.” see me shoot my cuffs?” His rope but she said that won’t do. “That’s ridiculous, it’s a fan- House?” do it. But I’m afraid unless it’s The HCP took a big bite of shirt had French cuffs but safety I suggested a shoelace but she tasy,” snorted the HCP. “Yeah, that didn’t work be- written on a gadget they can his pecan-sugar goodie and I pins held the cuffs together. only laughed.” The HCP clam- “Of course and he agrees,” I cause Texas couldn’t handle all hold in their hand and poke at it pulled my plate closer for pro- “Bang! Bang!” he laughs. “My bered to his feet and said, “I’ll said. “How can he get British the jobs Obama’s policy cre- with a sharp point nobody will tection. “Do Bodega Bay lady friend said she’d buy me get the refills and another Columbia to agree? Impossible. ated.” read it.” restaurants get their clams from real cufflinks as soon as she goodie or two. Hope you got a He suggests telling other states I took a few sips of my cof- “I can’t argue that point but the Bay?” could find ‘em in a thrift shop. I buck or two.” in the Midwest how Trump lost fee. “Voters in the west ap- let us not go down that dreadful “No, I think they get ‘em told her they don’t have to be I pulled out two bucks from to Hillary by big margins along proved raising taxes if the funds alley,” I said. from a town called Oysterville, matched.” my wallet. the western coast but we should were targeted to create growth “It might just remind you of which is on Wilapa Bay in “Nice looking shirt, even has tell them how we did it.” and jobs. A good example of Mr. Trump and spoil your day Washington across the Colum- a white collar,” I said. “All you THE HCP RETURNED “Gimme some examples,” this is Measure Y, the library searching for a decent string bia River from Astoria in Ore- need is a string tie.” and said “We won’t go halfsies the HCP said as a cascade of bonds. Republicans like Trump tie.” Trump’s win Separating the myths and

factsRohnert Park Dept. about of Public Safety Director marijuanaexposed to unhealthy levels of THC use which builds may hurt GOP Brian Masterson submitted this article on mari- up in the breast milk of marijuana using mothers juana use. and when nursing, comes out in their breast milk. • Myth: Marijuana is okay for some youth. • Facts: Research strongly suggests marijuana • Myth: Marijuana has minimal impact on use during adolescence and early adulthood can driving, road safety and crime. inThe last timethe the Republican longmento, Fresno andrun San Fran- damage the part of the brain associated with • Facts: Marijuana significantly impairs judg- Party had a win like the surprise cisco to obtain citizenship ap- Thomas D. Elias learning and memory. ment, motor coordination, and reaction time. pulled off by President-elect plications. Studies have found a direct relationship between Donald Trump, it came in Cali- Many feared that with their California focus • Myth: Marijuana is not addictive. the concentration of marijuana (THC) in the fornia and it quickly turned the illegal-immigrant compatriots • Facts: From 2012-2015 marijuana has re- blood and driving ability. The risk of being in- nation’s largest state from a under threat of deportation, they iceberg. In Texas, almost 2 mil- mained the most common primary drug of abuse volved in an accident doubles after marijuana consistent tossup political bat- could be next. Citizenship, they lion legal Hispanic immigrants among 12-18 year olds seeking publicly funded use. Accident-involved drivers with THC in tleground to a solid Democratic concluded, would be their best have never applied for citizen- treatment in Sonoma County. Chronic marijuana their blood, particularly higher levels, are up to bastion. protection. ship. In Georgia, it’s more than use can lead to addiction. Research shows that seven times more likely to be responsible for the That “victory” came when They were motivated by the 450,000; in South Carolina, it’s approximately 9 percent or about 1 in 11, of accident than drivers who had not used drugs or then-Gov. Pete Wilson won re- racial slurs and hateful inci- about 300,000. those who use marijuana will become addicted. alcohol. election – on Nov. 8, also the dents many of them encoun- If the majority of them be- This goes up to 17 percent in those who start date of Trump’s triumph – by a tered everywhere from bus come citizens and then begin to using while in their teens and increases to 25-50 • Myth: Marijuana helps ones mood and pro- large margin in 1994 on the stops and gasoline stations to vote Democratic, as they did percent of daily users. motes mental health strength of a campaign directed coffee shops and ballparks. here, the political map of Amer- • Facts: Like alcohol, marijuana and associ- largely against Latino illegal Within 30 months, more than ica will change radically. The • Myth: Marijuana is safe to use during preg- ated THC-containing products are intoxicants immigrants. 2.5 million had become citizens potential for change is enor- nancy and breastfeeding. and can contribute to impaired judgment and in- Its benchmark was a televi- in California, the vast majority mous, but only one major Re- • Facts: Marijuana use in pregnancy may af- creased susceptibility to mental health problems, sion commercial showing registering as Democratic vot- publican (South Carolina Sen. fect the baby’s brain development and when the including depression, insomnia and paranoid dozens of the undocumented ers. Muscleman actor Arnold Lindsey Graham) has openly child reaches school age, it may have problems delusions. Regular marijuana use is correlated running across the Mexican Schwarzenegger is the only Re- admitted it. He warned last year with attention, behavior, memory, delayed read- with an increased risk and or worsening of the border at San Ysidro unim- publican to win a major state that with Trump, the GOP could ing skills and depression. Research strongly sug- symptoms for individuals with anxiety, depres- peded by Border Patrol officers. office in California since. Re- become as irrelevant nationally gest that the use of marijuana during pregnancy sion and psychotic illness. “They keep coming…,” a basso publican presidential candidates as it has been for a generation can lead to low birth weight, premature babies, voice intoned. Wilson strongly haven’t bothered campaigning in California. small full term babies and hospital stays in the The information above was provided by the supported the anti-illegal immi- here in years; they just stop by But Trump and his backers special newborn nursery. Breast-fed infants are Sonoma County Department of Health Services. grant Proposition 187, which to raise money, but most don’t paid no heed. They banked on shared the ballot with him that even venture out in public. winning with angry Anglo vot- year. Trump also did that once the ers, just like Wilson. Trump did The measure aimed to throw state’s primary election was win this year, at least in the children of the undocumented over in June. Electoral College, but now Cotati kicks off holiday season out of public schools and health The national implications are could usher the Republican Cotati’s annual Holiday Tree and booths to have it stamped to ing its first-ever Breakfast with clinics, deprive illegals of all clear: All over America, Latinos Party into a disastrous era. This Lighting in La Plaza Park takes be entered to win a raffle gift. Santa on Saturday, Dec. 10. government-paid health care this fall began experiencing might take four years to take its place tonight, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m. Some of the vendors will feature Families can enjoy a pancake and make life so unpleasant more racist incidents and many full effect because the natural- The night will feature music, free arts and crafts for kids and fami- breakfast, crafts with the elves in they would return to their came to feel much as their Cali- ization process takes time. coffee, hot cocoa, cookies, food lies, so it’s not just about shop- Santa’s Workshop, and a chance homelands. fornia counterparts did 22 years But the odds are high that for purchase by the Tri Tip Trol- ping. to visit Santa himself. Registra- Trump’s campaign over the ago. Trump’s win will have a similar ley, crafts for children, story To top it all off, free horse and tion is required (707) 665-4222. last 20 months wasn’t a carbon They started applying for cit- effect nationally to Wilson’s big time, entertainment and a “spe- carriage rides take place Call the chamber office at copy of Wilson’s. But both de- izenship in significant numbers 1994 victory in California, with cial” guest. throughout the event. (707) 795-5508 for more infor- feated women from prominent in states like Texas and Florida, the strong possibility that the On Saturday, Dec. 3, Old Red- The City of Cotati also is host- mation. political families – Trump top- Georgia and Illinois. By Elec- GOP will eventually come to wood Highway in downtown pling former First Lady Hillary tion Day, they had already had look on him as its most self-de- Cotati will be closed (from La Season’s Greetings Clinton and Wilson beating for- some impact: Where Republi- structive figure in generations. Plaza Street to Charles Street and mer state Treasurer Kathleen cans have won in Texas by mar- from Charles Street to Page Brown, the daughter of one gins of about 20 percent for the Email Thomas Elias at Street) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. be- Keep this candle burning governor and sister of another. last two decades, Trump’s win [email protected]. His book, cause of the Downtown Holiday for your friends and family Both aroused strong fear among there was by less than 10 per- “The Burzynski Breakthrough, Shop and Stroll. Charles and up in heaven,who cannot Latinos legally in America who cent. Clinton was competitive The Most Promising Cancer Henry streets will remain open. Participants on Dec. 3 will get be with you during hadn’t yet bothered to become in Georgia, too, losing there by Treatment and the Govern- the holidays. U.S. citizens. less than 5 percent. Illinois, ment’s Campaign to Squelch to shop, eat, and/or receive pro- After the 1994 vote, these meanwhile, has become almost It,” is now available in a soft fessional services throughout the green-card holders lined up by as reliably Democratic as Cali- cover fourth edition. For more City of Cotati. Raffle prizes are the thousands in Los Angeles, fornia. Elias columns, visit www.cali- donated by the business commu- Riverside, San Diego, Sacra- But this is only the tip of the forniafocus.net. nity. Deals for shoppers throughout the day include: discounts from local retail businesses; enjoy food tasting from local “Our Services Your Way” RP to welcome Santa Claus on Saturday restaurants; mini sessions offered Serving Sonoma County & the North Bay The Rohnert Park Chamber of Christmas gift requests and pho- family. by some service businesses; and SANTA ROSA MORTUARY EGGEN & LANCE CHAPEL EGGEN & LANCE CHAPEL sales and discounts all over 1900 FRANKLIN AVENUE 310 RALEYS TOWNE CENTER 1540 MENDOCINO AVENUE Commerce will host the 34th an- tos on his sleigh in the plaza. The For more information or to be- SANTA ROSA CA 95404 ROHNERT PARK CA 94928 SANTA ROSA CA 95401 nual Holiday Lights Celebration Rancho Cotate High School come a sponsor of this event, everywhere. 707-542-3154 707-541-6971 707-545-3747 on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 5-7 Marching Band and Choir will contact Lisa Orloff, Executive The Discover Cotati “Pass- p.m. at the City Center Plaza. be performing holiday songs. Director at the Chamber Office, port” card can be taken through- FD 240, 1779, 2249 There will be hot chocolate, The large redwood trees on 584-1415. out the downtown businesses cookies, hot cider, candy canes Rohnert Park Expressway will and craft-making tables for the be lit up at 6 p.m., with a count- kids. Santa will arrive at 5:30 down from the crowd. This an- p.m. on a fire engine to take nual event is fun for the entire Celebrating 53 years Across From Walgreens In Cotati Cotati We offer the freshest supply of Noble, Douglas & Grand Fir Wreaths, garland, bows, ornaments & much more... www.pronzinitrees.com U-cut farm ew 3795 Adobe Road N open on weekends only Other locations: Bring this ad and get • Petaluma Petaluma Fairgrounds • San Rafael Marin Center • Greenbrae a$ny t5ree ovoffer $49.99 Bon Air Shopping Center 6 - Friday, December 2, 2016 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove The Community Voice

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howDid you know youryou feelings sonfeel in the world graduallyabouthard. That’s them the scary part. about the holidays do not come changed according to what he However, there is an encour- your traditions from the holidays? or she believed about 9/11. This aging part. When we say to our- Your feelings do not come is what makes each one of us selves, “This Christmas is going from its commercialism, or the totally unique. to be a really warm and fun Christmas music, or the chaos, So, our feelings do not come time!” our brains agree just as senior-friendlyEvery year, the family looks or the glorious Christmas lights, from what is happening to us; quickly, and then become ob- forward to Mom’s famous or the relatives you see once a they are coming from our be- sessed with finding ways to it this way...or that way.” turkey dinner with all the fix- year, or the wonderful Christ- liefs about what is happening to make them warm and fun. And how does your brain re- ings. She starts her preparations mas food that seems to be us. Now is what we are saying spond? “OK, if you say so!” early in the morning and it’s not everywhere, or your attempts to Dear reader we can change about the holidays true? Our And then it looks for ways for long before delicious smells of make the parties perfect, or those beliefs, and when we do, brain doesn’t even care. All it you to do it differently. green bean casserole, home- your desire to make it the “best our feelings follow. cares about is what we tell it. In addition, when you say made stuffing and roast turkey Christmas ever, or your resolve For instance, you have met New way of thinking “the next time,” you’re making reach every corner of the house. to ignore it altogether. people who were raised in hor- for the holidays three wonderful declarations for But the past couple of years, Do you know where our feel- rendous conditions who have All of us do the best we can yourself. Mom has definitely lost her ings are coming from? They are grown into amazing people. for the holidays, which include • 1. There is a next time…as stamina. The family has noticed coming from: our beliefs about You have met others who were a lot of mistakes. However, many as we want. that making the meal wears on the holidays; our beliefs about raised in situations to die for, when we make those mistakes, Mom like it never has before. its commercialism; our beliefs and some of them wish they many of us find ourselves ask- • 2. When you say “the next Last year, she was exhausted about the chaos; the parties, and could. ing, “How could I have been so time,” you are saying, “I will for the entire following week. Spotlight on Seniors the Christmas rush; and our be- What is the difference? The stupid?” never give up!” This year, she needed to sit to By Julie Ann Soukoulis liefs about the wonderful news difference was not the situa- When we ask that question, peel the potatoes and mix the of a savior who came to earth tions. The difference was in our brain can give us a crip- • 3. When you say “the next stuffing. doubt remember it as a child – just to save us. their beliefs about those situa- pling answer. “I know! Remem- time,” you’re declaring “I’m Such gradual changes are a those holiday light tours that Psychologists generally agree tions. In other words, our feel- ber that dumb thing you did last still learning, I’m still growing, sad trend that many family you and your parents loved. A that our feelings primarily come ings follow our beliefs. year or last week?” And then and I’m still changing, which caregivers know well. But these holiday driving tour is an easy from our beliefs. For instance, Now, our brains believe we pull out a mental list of all means I’m still making mis- stages of aging don’t need to way to bring back the memories as the people of the world everything we tell them without the stupid things we’ve done. takes!” steal the joy from older adults and joy to an older adult who watched the New York City question. So when we say to However, remember this – However, just because I fail and sideline them for all holi- can no longer decorate. World Trade Center towers col- ourselves, “The holidays are your brain doesn’t know those does not mean I’m a failure. days to come. The following are lapse on 9/11, our feelings were going to be really hard this memories happened a year ago Thomas Edison was asked how 10 ways to adapt popular holi- • 7. Go Skype: Distance can instantaneous. However, over year!” our brains say, “Ok!” and or a week ago. It is recording it felt to fail 999 times when day traditions – from the Home separate older adults from loved time, the feelings of every per- then find ways to make them them again as if they happened looking for the filament of a Instead Senior Care network ones, which exacerbates loneli- today…right now. And then we light bulb. He said, “I did not and professionals at the Home ness, isolation and depression carry that stuff around with us. fail 999 times, I simply found Instead Center for Successful during the holidays. Use the lat- Share your heart. That is a tremendously heavy 999 ways that didn’t work.” Aging – that can help seniors est technology to help an older burden to bear for the holidays. That is what we are doing, continue to enjoy the festivities: adult stay connected to loved I have some wonderful news. dear reader. We are finding Family Home Agency Share your home. • 1. Reconsider the menu: If ones from afar. You don’t need to bear that any- ways that didn’t work, and then Mom can no longer handle more. Starting when? Right finding ways that do. Wow! preparing and cooking the tradi- • 8. Relive memorable mo- now! tional meal on her own, make it ments: Seniors with Steven Campbell is the au- If you have a spare bedroom, So when you begin making a group effort. It’s a win-win. Alzheimer’s disease and other your daily mistakes and start thor of “Making Your Mind Mom can supervise and the dementias will especially appre- support an adult with intellectual and pulling out that mental list of Magnificent” and conducts next generation can learn all the ciate opportunities to tap into the dumb things you've done in “The Winners Circle” every secrets to making those favorite old memories. Listen to favorite developmental disabilities in your the past, throw it away. Who in two months at Sonoma Moun- family recipes. carols and ask your loved one the world told us we needed to tain Village in RP. Contact to share his or her most vivid home. Receive a generous, monthly bear it anyway? Steven at 480-5007 or go his • 2. Mix it up: Older adults memories, like taking a horse- payment ranging from $1,200–$3,000. And then use three wonderful website at stevenrcampbell.com are usually most alert and at drawn sleigh ride or hunting words: the next time. “The next to ask about his one-day free their best earlier in the day. game for the holiday meal. time during the holidays, I'll do monthly seminar. Why not plan a holiday brunch rather than a lunch, or attend a • 9. Make new memories: daytime religious service in- Sometimes, things must change. Call Diane (707) 544-5282 ext. 2510 stead of the evening one? If an older adult can’t partici- www.MentorsWanted.com pate in the holiday or is hospi- SSU professor’s book • 3. Think simple: You may talized, why not create a simple love seeing the family home all video that shares highlights of decked out for the season, but the season? Or arrange to have arrives on bookshelves hauling boxes of decorations a group sing carols to your sen- A new book by Sonoma State Point Reyes National Seashore may become impossible for ior loved one – traditional songs University Environmental Stud- after the National Parks Service seniors who struggle with mo- from his or her generation. YYoouu aarree RIIontnarvyv Ciiltutbee oddf ies and Planning Professor Laura decided to return the land and bility and balance issues. Get Rancho Cotati Watt arrived on bookshelves waters of the estero to its natural together with family and friends • 10. Get help – fast: One of Nov. 29. state. and decide which holiday deco- the best ways to adapt holiday “The Paradox of Preserva- Besides the historical story, rating traditions to keep and activities is to ask for help. En- tion” is the story of landscape Watt, an avid photographer, has what to forego. listing the help of a professional preservation of Point Reyes and taken many of the photos for her caregiver to help with meal what the idea of wilderness re- new book with an instant Po- • 4. Be their eyes, hands preparation or to provide trans- ally means. laroid camera. and feet: When arthritis pre- portation for your loved one can “We are told humans are the They are printed on peel-apart vents seniors from writing cards lighten the load for families and problem and are so destructive film and scanned into the com- or macular degeneration dam- free them up to maximize spe- that there is no room for us in na- puter to give the pictures a ages eyesight and makes it dif- cial holiday time with their sen- ture – people hiking is fine, but rugged and lonely feel. ficult to shop for gifts, you can ior loved one. making a living in nature is a Watt hopes to use her new offer to take on those tasks. If problem," says Watt. “In reality, book in some aspects of her cur- time is short, suggest more effi- Julie Ann Soukoulis is the the landscape of Point Reyes is riculum at SSU. cient options such as online owner of Home Instead Senior fine after 150 years of human ac- “With my Landscape History shopping and sending e-cards. care office in Rohnert Park, tivity. Human activity in land- of the American West class in the mother of two and passionate Krista Hall scapes doesn't necessarily have spring I’d like to bring forth the • 5. Compensate when nec- about healthy living at all ages. to be viewed as destructive.” idea to students of 'What are essary: If hearing impairment Having cared for her parents, I am a member of the The book is the culmination of parks for? Who are they for? keeps Dad from enjoying the she understands your struggles Rotary Club of Rancho Cotati, nearly 20 years of work. And who gets to decide?’” annual holiday movie, check and aims, through her website, inviting you to join me for lunch on Thursdays from “The Paradox of Preservation Watt hopes to write another out the latest sound enhance- www.homeinstead.com/sonoma Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Sally Tomatoes, started out as my dissertation book in the near future about her ment technology. If Mom is to educate and encourage sen- 1100 Valley House Dr., Rohnert Park. back in Berkeley in 2001 with time growing up in the Rocky having trouble seeing the deck iors and caregivers. Have a me doing research all the way Mountains with her parents, who of playing cards, look for large caregiving or aging concern? Learn how to Serve Your Community back in 1997,” says Watt. “The are both biologists, documenting print cards or activities that can She’d love to hear from you at & the World through Rotary issue of preservation of Point the change in science and inter- help keep her in the game. 586-1516 anytime. If you are interested in learning more about our Reyes has evolved over the years action with landscapes in differ- • 6. Hit the road: You no great club, please call me at into a much bigger and interest- ent ways. ing story.” “Hopefully it doesn't take an- (707) 843-5516 The small West Marin com- other 20 years,” says Watt with a munity of Point Reyes was thrust laugh. into the national spotlight in Watt is speaking about her 2012 when Drake’s Bay Oyster new book at University Press Company was evicted from its Books in Berkeley on Dec. 8 at Post office offers Christmas Items on Display Drakes Estero location in the 5:30 p.m. Now examIn an attempt to make workshops it easier for job openings and submit on- for job applicants in the North line applications will be pro- Bay, the San Francisco postal vided. The San Francisco All Organic, No Chemicals district is hosting two workshops District has immediate openings on how to take the postal exam for city carrier assistants, rural and navigate the online applica- carrier associates, mail handler Pants or Shirts tion process at the North Bay assistants, postal support em- Dry cleaning Processing and Distribution Cen- ployees, tractor trailer/motor ve- $ 50 ter, located at 1150 North Mc- hicle operators, casual mail Dowell Blvd., in Petaluma. handlers and automotive techni- Excludes leather, draperies & linens. Exam workshops will be held cians. on Sunday, Dec. 4 – one at 10:30 Applicants must be 18 years 5 a.m. and one at 12:30 p.m. of age, or 16 years of age with a • Same Day Service The exam workshops are one high school diploma. All appli- Laundry hour in length and applicants will cants must be able to pass drug Available be provided instructions on how screening and a criminal back- to take the exam for entry-level ground investigation. Shirts only positions. Some positions require an Applicants will learn what is exam. Any position that has a $ 99 included on the exam, tips on driving requirement will also re- how to prepare, including a prac- quire a valid driver license and 794-7320 tice test. Instructions on how to clean DMV 2-year driving his- 1 1460 E. Cotati Ave. #L, RP navigate the website, tory. Citizenship or permanent www.usps.com/careers, to search resident status is required.

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seniorA volunteer isdrivers needed as a pre- senter to facilitate a seminar that will help older adults make a dignified transition from driving to non-driving. The seminars will combine educational material and drama- Gifts for tizations that will emphasize es- sential points. all occasions Personal interest in the project is more important than previous knowledge. For more information, email [email protected]. Gifts Galore & More Shoppe Call 584-2222 to I Padre Parkway, Suite A, place an ad in Tuesday- Friday I0-5, Saturday I0-4 Rohnert Park, Owner, Sue Allen Closed Sunday and Monday 707-584-1800 The Voice 8 - Friday, December 2, 2016 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove The Community Voice

PublicLIEN SAL ENotices:Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement LIEN SALE Fictitious Business Statement In accordance with Chapter 10 of the Cali- File No. 2016-03689 File No. 2016-03554 File No. 2016-03910 In accordance with Chapter 10 of the Cali- File No. 2016-03675 fornia Business and Professions Code, A The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business fornia Business and Professions Code, A The following person(s) are doing business lien sale of Miscellaneous household as Thread Medley, 2358 Bell Flower Lane, as The Sonoma Photo Booth Company, as Twenty Two Industries, 7463 Monet lien sale of Miscellaneous household as The Old Hiding Place, 10191 Martiney goods, furniture, and business supplies be- Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Mailing Address: 3724 Arizona Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Place, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Mailing Ad- goods, furniture, and business supplies be- Rd., Forestville, CA 95436. Mailing Ad- longing to the following tenants listed Same. Registered Owner(s): Janice T. Fitz- Mailing Address: 1275 4th Street, #75S, dress: Same. Registered Owner(s): Eric longing to the following tenants listed dress: 530 Alameda Del Prado, Novato, CA below, Will be conducted at STOR-IT-ALL-- patrick. This business is conducted by An Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Registered O’Neil. This business is conducted by An below, Will be conducted at Santa Rosa 94949. Registered Owner(s): Russian River ----19784 8th St. East. Sonoma, CA. 95476 Individual. The registrant commenced to Owner(s): Tracey L. Page. This business is Individual. The registrant commenced to Ave. Self Storage------3512 Santa Rosa Ave. Enterprises, Inc. This business is con- on 12-13-2016 at 12:45pm. Sale will be by transact business under the fictitious name conducted by An Individual. The regis- transact business under the fictitious name Santa Rosa, CA. 95407 on 02-15-2016 at ducted by a Corporation. The registrant competitive bidding. Auction to be con- or names above n/a. Signature Janice T. trant commenced to transact business or names above 11/08/16. Signature Janice 10:45am. Sale will be by competitive bid- commenced to transact business under the ducted by John Cardoza Bond # Fitzpatrick, Sole Proprietor. This statement under the fictitious name or names above T. Fitzpatrick, Ownerr. This statement was ding. Auction to be conducted by or John fictitious name or names above 11/1/16. 5860970...No children under the age of 18 was filed with County Clerk of Sonoma 2/16/2012. SignatureTracey L. Page. This filed with County Clerk of Sonoma County Cardoza Bond # 5860870...No children Signature Mary Rose, President. This state- yrs. allowed, County on October 20, 2016. statement was filed with County Clerk of on November 8, 2016. I hereby certify that under the age of 18 yrs allowed. Michael ment was filed with County Clerk of Benjamin Scott, William Mcveigh, Arthur I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Sonoma County on October 7, 2016. I this copy is a correct copy of the original Chargin, Jennifer Jensen, Karen Tierney, Sonoma County on October 19, 2016. Howell, Mark Sutherland copy of the original statement on file in my hereby certify that this copy is a correct statement on file in my office. Rebekah Sammett, Robert Lieberman, Gio- I hereby certify that this copy is a correct office. copy of the original statement on file in my William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk vanna Reyes, Jaymes Wright, Gina Kindle- copy of the original statement on file in my Pub: November 25 & Decemebr 2, 2016 William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk office. By /s/ Carrie Anderson spire, Jennie & Matt Eversole, Rocky office. The Community Voice By /s/Darrell Light William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Pub. November,11,18,25, & December 2, Lozano William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Pub. November,11,18,25, & December 2, By /s/ Alma Roman 2016 By /s/ Darrell Light 2016 Pub. November,11,18,25, & December 2, The Community Voice Pub: December 2 & 9, 2016 Pub. November 18, 25, December 2 & 9, Fictitious Business Name Statement The Community Voice 2016 The Community Voice 2016 File No. 201603825 The Community Voice The Community Voice The following person(s) are doing business as 1. Sunset Supply, 2. Palisades Lumber, Fictitious Business Statement LIEN SALE 3. Integrated Technology Services, 25886 File No. 2016-03851 Fictitious Business Statement Notice of Lien Sale In accordance with Chapter 10 of the Cali- Fictitious Business Statement Clawiter Road, Hayward, CA 94545, The following person(s) are doing business File No. 2016-03859 Notice is hereby given that Cotati Mini fornia Business and Professions Code, A File No. 2016-03743 Alameda County. Mailing address: 201 Red- as Revel, 16003 Healdsburg Avenue, The following person(s) are doing business Storage intends to sell the personal prop- lien sale of Miscellaneous household The following person(s) are doing business wood Shores Parkway, Suite 125, Redwood Healdsburg, CA 95448. Mailing Address: as JL Irwin Transport LLC, 3801 Bisordi erty described below to enforce lien im- goods, furniture, and business supplies be- as Roger’s Rabbits, 1045 Estes Dr., Santa City, CA 94065. Same. Registered Owner(s): Double Martini Lane, Fulton, CA 95439. Mailing Address: posed on said property under the longing to the following tenants listed Rosa, CA 95409. Mailing Address: same. Registered Owner(s): ProCraft Equipment , Inc. This business is conducted by A P.O. Box 280, Windsor, CA 95492. Regis- California Self-Service Storage Act (Bus. below, Will be conducted at STOR-N-LOC-- Registered Owner(s): Joe Gilliam. This LLC, 25886 Clawiter Road, Hayward, CA Corporation. The registrant commenced tered Owner(s): JL Irwin Transport, LLC. & Prof. Code 21700-21716). Cotati Mini ----3047 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa, CA. business is conducted by An Individual. 94545; California. to transact business under the fictitious This business is conducted by A Limited Li- Storage will sell at public sale by competi- 95407 on 02-15-2016 at 11:45am. Sale will The registrant commenced to transact busi- This business is conducted by: a Limited name or names above n/a. Signature Chris- ability Company. The registrant com- tive bidding at 10:00 AM, on Thursday, De- be by competitive bidding. Auction to be ness under the fictitious name or names Liability Company. tine Martin, Owner. This statement was filed menced to transact business under the cember 15, 2016 on the premises where conducted by John Cardoza Bond # above 1/1/2016. Signature Joe Gilliam, The registrant commenced to transact busi- with County Clerk of Sonoma County on fictitious name or names above 8/27/2015. said property has been stored and which 5860970...No children under the age of 18 Owner. This statement was filed with ness under the fictitious name or names November 2, 2016. Signature Jesse Irwin, Managing Member. are located at 955 E. Cotati Ave., Cotati, yrs. allowed, Rodrigo Caballero, Eric Ponis, County Clerk of Sonoma County on Octo- above September 26, 2016. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct This statement was filed with County Clerk CA. Jessica Glatt-Bivins, Elaine Morphis, ber 26, 2016. S/ David C. Becker, Manager of ProCraft copy of the original statement on file in my of Sonoma County on November 3, 2016. I Margaret Bloom: Bins, boxes, contents Matthew Packard, Brian Campbell, Becky I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Equipment LLC. office. hereby certify that this copy is a correct unknown. Rea, Julia Fierro, Desire Gilreath, Hortencia copy of the original statement on file in my This statement was filed with County Clerk William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk copy of the original statement on file in my Jenifer Bold: Shelves, hand cart, misc. Peralta, Ratu CauCau, Boyd Whitteker, office. of Sonoma County on November 1, 2016. By /s/ Alma Roman office. items. Kelly Stubbs, Veronica Sotelo, Laureen Ha- William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Pub. November,11,18,25, & December 2, William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Purchase must be paid for at the time of rang, Sergio Conse, Ratu & Viria Caucau, By /s/ Darrell Light copy of the original statement on file in my 2016 By /s/ Alma Roman purchase in cash only. All purchased Dawn Thatcher, Nicole Nelson, Mary Beth Pub. November 18, 25, December 2 & 9, office. The Community Voice Pub. November,11,18,25, & December 2, items are sold as is, where is, and re- Williams, Peggy L Gonzalez, Epeli Tagicak- 2016 William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk 2016 moved at the time of sale. Sale subject to ibau The Community Voice By /s/ Darrell Light, Deputy Seal The Community Voice cancellation in the event of settlement be- 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2/16 Fictitious Business Statement tween owner and obligated party. Pub. Pub: December 2 & 9, 2016 CNS-2937218# File No. 2016-03664 Pub: December 2 & 9, 2016. The Community Voice Fictitious Business Statement THE COMMUNITY VOICE The following person(s) are doing business Statement of Abandonment of The Community Voice File No. 2016-03899 as Pumpkin 13 Construction, 7470 A Roblar Fictitious Business Name The following person(s) are doing business Road, Petaluma, CA 94952. Mailing Ad- File No. 2016-03666 LIEN SALE as Ayala Home Improvement, 655 Enter- Fictitious Business Name Statement dress: Same. Registered Owner(s): Pump- The following person(s) listed above have LIEN SALE In accordance with Chapter 10 of the Cali- prise Dr., #53, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. File No. 201603731 kin 13 Contracting. This business is abandoned the use of the following Ficti- In accordance with Chapter 10 of the Cali- fornia Business and Professions Code, A Mailing Address: samea. Registered The following person(s) are doing business conducted by A Corporation. The regis- tious Business Name(s). Wellmind Center, fornia Business and Professions Code, A lien sale of Miscellaneous household Owner(s): Carlos Roberto Ayala. This busi- as Fijian Homecare Angels, 301 Moonlight trant commenced to transact business 1400 N Dutton Ave., Ste. # 6, Santa Rosa, lien sale of Miscellaneous household goods, furniture, and business property be- ness is conducted by An Individual. The Circle, Cloverdale, CA 95425, Sonoma under the fictitious name or names above CA 95401. Sonoma County. The Fictitious goods, furniture, and business supplies be- longing to the following tenants listed registrant commenced to transact business County. n/a. Signature Gregg Howard Holm, RMO/ Business Name was filed in Sonoma longing to the following tenants listed below, Will be conducted at National Stor- under the fictitious name or names above Registered Owner(s): Jone Wesele, 301 President. This statement was filed with County on 14-21-2015, File Number 20115- below, Will be conducted at A-1 Mini Stor- age Centers --7500 Conde Lane, Windsor, 4/16/2016. Signature Carlos R. Ayala, Moonlight Circle, Cloverdale, CA 95425. County Clerk of Sonoma County on Octo- 01695. Registered owner Jennifer P. Beck. age------2868 Dutton Meadow. Santa Rosa, CA. 95492 on 12/19/2016 at 10:00am. Sale Owner. This statement was filed with This business is conducted by: an Individ- ber 18, 2016. I hereby certify that this copy Business was conducted by: an Individual. CA. 95407 on 12-19-2016 at 2:30PM. Sale will be by competitive bidding. Sale will be County Clerk of Sonoma County on Novem- ual. is a correct copy of the original statement Signature Jennifer P. Beck, M.D. will be by competitive bidding. Auction to conducted by John Cordoza Bond # ber 7, 2016. The registrant commenced to transact busi- on file in my office. I declare that all information in this state- be conducted by John Cardoza Bond # 5860870. No children under the age of 18 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct ness under the fictitious name or names William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk ment is true and correct. (A registrant who 5860870...No children under the age of 18 years allowed. Dave Mattos, Steve Martinez, copy of the original statement on file in my above N/A. By /s/ Alma Roman declares as true information which he or yrs allowed. Dona Carney, Puring Uniack 2 Maria Perez, Diana Bravo-Wilson, Diane Ro- office. S/ Jone Wesele. Pub. November,11,18,25, & December 2, she knows to be false is guilty of crime.) units, Martha Gutierrez, Camille Wilson, driquez William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk This statement was filed with County Clerk 2016 This statement was filed with County Clerk Jeremiah Pryle, Lutfi Salzmann, Kevin By /s/ Betsy Penn of Sonoma County on October 25, 2016. The Community Voice of Sonoma County on October 18, 2016. Morales, Jessica Graves, Melissa Church, Pub: December 2 & 9, 2016 Pub. November 18, 25, December 2 & 9, I hereby certify that this copy is a correct I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Stephfanie Van Guilder, Ruben Cerezo The Community Voice 2016 copy of the original statement on file in my Carefully watch your Thoughts, copy of the original statement on file in my Lopez, Stefany Rodriguez, Lea Donleavy, The Community Voice office. office. Leslie Winter, April Luevano, Miguel Her- William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk for they become your Words. nandez, Robert Mcdowell, Nicole Sanchez, Fictitious Business Statement William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk File No. 201603704 By /s/ Alma Roman, Deputy Seal Manage and watch your Words, By /s/ Alma Roman Brittany Preston, Emily Koehn, Toby Lach, Fictitious Business Statement 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2/16 Anna Vincent, Kimberly Lepore, Russell The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- File No. 2016-03962 for they will become your Actions. Deputy Seal ness as: Teavana, 1071 Santa Rosa Plaza CNS-2942940# Pub. November,11,18,25, & December 2, Grosman 2 units, Jeff Ward, Michelle Fiser, The following person(s) are doing business THE COMMUNITY VOICE Consider and judge your Actions, Kimberli Leber, Micheal Puentes, Alyssa #1021A, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 as Estella Blanca, 7911 Redwood Dr., Co- 2016 Registered Owner(s): Starbucks Corpora- The Community Voice Peterson, Ben Lyon, Salador Magana, Troy tati, CA 94931. Mailing Address: same. for they have become your Habits. Bingham, Jeremiah Anthony, Sharilynhn tion, 2401 Utah Ave South #800, Seattle, WA Registered Owner(s): Vinovedic, Inc. This Acknowledge and watch your Habits, Stettler, Josh Phillips, Dennis Olson, Al- 98134 business is conducted by a Corporation. for they shall become your Values. Fictitious Business Statement fonso Rogers This business is conducted by: a Corpora- The registrant commenced to transact busi- File No. 2016-03893 tion ness under the fictitious name or names Understand and embrace your Values The following person(s) are doing business Kristi Lund 2000 Chev 2500 PK The registrant(s) commenced to transact above n/a. Signature Nathan Piland, for they become your Destiny.’ as 1) Atlas Peak 2) Atlas Peak Winery 3) License # 7V44664 CA business under the fictitious business Owner/Director/President. This statement Geyser Peak 4) Geyser Peak Winery 5) Out- VIN # 1GCGK23JXYF432287 name or names listed above on 05/20/2016. was filed with County Clerk of Sonoma Mahatma Gandhi lot 6) Outlot Wines 7) Xyzin 8) Xyzin Winery Starbucks Corporation County on November 14, 2016. 9) Luna Vineyards 10) Arnold Palmer Wines Pub: December 2 & 9, 2016 S/ Sophie Hager Hume, VP I hereby certify that this copy is a correct SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 901 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, 11) Lunatic Wines 12) A. Crisp Cellars 13) The Community Voice This statement was filed with the County copy of the original statement on file in my Newton Vineyard 14) Clone 5 Winery 15) Clerk of Sonoma County on 10/21/2016. office. CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.10 (DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) I hereby certify that this copy is a correct OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADOPT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Smoke Tree Wines, 9119 Graton Rd., Graton William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk CA 95444. Mailing Address: same. Regis- LIEN SALE copy of the original statement on file in my By /s/ Julie Garfia In accordance with Chapter 10 of the Cali- FOR THE PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN. tered Owner(s): Purple Wine Company LLC. office. Pub. November 18, 25, December 2 & 9, fornia Business and Professions Code, A Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 (c), the following constitutes a summary This business is conducted by A Limited Li- William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk 2016 lien sale of Miscellaneous household of Ordinance No. 901 introduced by the Rohnert Park City Council on November 8, ability Company. The registrant com- By /s/ [Deputy], Deputy Seal The Community Voice goods, furniture, and business supplies be- 2016, and scheduled for consideration of adoption on November 22, 2016, at its meet- menced to transact business under the 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9/16 longing to the following tenants listed ing to be held in the City Council Chambers, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, Califor- fictitious name or names above n/a. Sig- CNS-2947138# below, Will be conducted at BUDGET SELF nia. nature Joe Joffe, Chief Operatin Officer. THE COMMUNITY VOICE Fictitious Business Statement STORAGE------555 Roseland Ave. Santa The purpose of Ordinance No. 901 is to implement provisions of the Central Rohnert This statement was filed with County Clerk File No. 2016-03988 Rosa, CA. 95407 on 12-19-2016 at 1:15pm. Park, Priority Development Area Plan (PDA Plan). The purpose of the PDA Plan is to of Sonoma County on November 4, 2016. I The following person(s) are doing business Sale will be by competitive bidding. Sale Fictitious Business Statement hereby certify that this copy is a correct as Yogurt World Usa, 701 Sonoma Mtn. establish the vision and policy for the plan area for land use, transportation and infra- will be conducted by John Cardoza Bond # File No. 201603880 copy of the original statement on file in my Pkwy B-3, Petaluma, CA 94954. Mailing Ad- structure. 5860970...No children under the age of 18 The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- office. dress: same. Registered Owner(s): Allen The ordinance includes the following zoning text amendments to help implement the yrs. Angela Peros, Flaman McCloud, Betty ness as: Nakamura Cellars, 23355 MILLER- William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Lim. This business is conducted by an In- PDA Plan: Banda, Rudy Rea, Andrea V Laiwa, Lorenzo ICK ROAD, SONOMA, CA 95476. Mailing By /s/ Julie Garfia dividual. The registrant commenced to • Amendments to Chapter 17.10 (Development Standards) adding the DTM-U Gonzalez 2 units, Kevin Drake, Erin Ida Address: 23355 MILLERICK ROAD, Pub. November,11,18,25, & December 2, transact business under the fictitious name Downtown Mixed-Use district including setbacks, maximum heights, and Brickner, Ruben Garibay, Frank Scura, Ale- SONOMA, CA 95476 2016 or names above 1992. Signature Allan Lim, allowances for densities of up to 35 units per acre. Residential jandra Iniguez, Robert Strzelecki, Jeremiah Registered Owner(s): LARSON FAMILY The Community Voice Owner. This statement was filed with development would only be permitted as part of mixed-use projects. Truelove 2 units, Cybele Ornelas, Donald R WINERY INC, 23355 MILLERICK ROAD, County Clerk of Sonoma County on Novem- •Amendments to Chapter 17.10 (Development Standards) adding the DTR-H Booth Jr., Eusebio Perez, Christie Lepper, Sonoma, CA 95476 - SONO ber 16, 2016. Downtown Residential High Density district including setbacks, maximum Fictitious Business Statement James Kimengi, Kristin Loughlin, Rachelle This business is conducted by: a Corpora- I hereby certify that this copy is a correct heights, and allowances for densities of up to 30 units per acre. File No. 2016-03905 Shaw, Kimberly Hughes, Michael Balzer 3 tion copy of the original statement on file in my •Amendments to Chapter 17.10 (Development Standards) modifying the The following person(s) are doing business units, Tina Monroe, The registrant(s) commenced to transact office. density of R-H Residential High Density to no more than 24 units per acre. as Bob Cabral Wines, 21692 8th St. E., Suite business under the fictitious business William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk name or names listed above on N/A. •Adding Footnotes 19 and 20 to Chapter 17.10 (Development Standards) to 280, Sonoma, CA 95476. Mailing Address: Oscar Orozco Garcia 1986 Toyt By /s/ Julie Garfia License # 2W31878 CA LARSON FAMILY WINERY INC put limits on residential units in the DTM-U district, and to provide for same. Registered Owner(s): Three Sticks Pub. November 18, 25, December 2 & 9, LLC. This business is conducted by A Lim- VIN # JT4RN50R2G0167071 S/ Tom Larson, President, 2016 reduced setbacks in the DTR-H district. This statement was filed with the County A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance is posted and available for review in the ited Liability Company. The registrant com- The Community Voice menced to transact business under the Cybele Ornelas 2002 Ford Van Clerk of Sonoma County on 11/04/2016. City Clerk’s Office at 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California. This ordinance shall License # 6U56871 CA I hereby certify that this copy is a correct be in full force and effective thirty (30) days after its adoption, and shall be publish fictitious name or names above September 2015. Signature Bill Price, Managing Mem- VIN # 1FTSS34S22HA39158 copy of the original statement on file in my Fictitious Business Statement and posted as required by law. This ordinance was introduced by the Council of the ber. This statement was filed with County office. File No. 2016-03978 City of Rohnert Park on November 8, 2016 and adopted on November 22, 2016 by the Clerk of Sonoma County on November 7, Pub: December 2 & 9, 2016 William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk The following person(s) are doing business following roll call vote: 2016. I hereby certify that this copy is a cor- The Community Voice By /s/ [Deputy], Deputy Seal as La Bonita RV, 6930 Commerce Blvd. #7, rect copy of the original statement on file in 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9/16 Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Mailing Address: AYES: Five (5) Councilmembers Ahanotu, Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie and my office. CNS-2942151# same. Registered Owner(s): Elisavet Mal- Mayor Belforte William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk THE COMMUNITY VOICE donodo. This business is conducted by an NOES: None (0) By /s/ Betsy Penn Individual. The registrant commenced to ABSENT: None (0) Pub. November,11,18,25, & December 2, “Progress is impossible transact business under the fictitious name Fictitious Business Name Statement or names above n/a. Signature Elisavet ABSTAIN: None (0) 2016 File No. 201603878 The Community Voice without change, Maldonodor. This statement was filed with The following person(s) are doing business County Clerk of Sonoma County on Novem- Dated: November 23, 2016 JoAnne Buergler, as Specialized Pipe Technologies, 7710 Ke- Published: December 2, 2016 City Clerk and those who cannot ber 15, 2016. “Live as if you were to namar Court, San Diego, CA 92121, San I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The Community Voice die tomorrow. change their minds Diego County. copy of the original statement on file in my Registered Owner(s): office. Learn as if you were to cannot change anything.” Aquam USA, Inc. 226 Field End Street, William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk TRUSTEE SALE Sarasota, FL 34240, Delaware. By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla T.S. No. 039607-CA APN: 158-201-015-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA live forever.” ― George Bernard Shaw This business is conducted by: a corpora- Pub. November 18, 25, December 2 & 9, Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT Mahatma Gandhi tion. 2016 UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/30/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT The registrant commenced to transact busi- The Community Voice YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION ness under the fictitious name or names OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 902 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, above N/A. LAWYER On 1/4/2017 at 10:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS S/ Justin Mizell, President. under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/4/2005, as Instrument No. 2005044648, CODE BY REFERENCE, AS AMENDED TO REFLECT LOCAL CONDITIONS, This statement was filed with County Clerk of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Sonoma County, State of CAL- of Sonoma County on November 4, 2016. Fictitious Business Name Statement IFORNIA executed by: JOHN W. MUNOZ AND KIMBERLEE JEAN MUNOZ, HUSBAND REPEALING CHAPTERS 15.04 THROUGH 15.30 AND 15.36 OF TITLE 15 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct File No. 201604016 AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER “BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION” OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL copy of the original statement on file in my The following person(s) are doing business FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK CODE AND ADDING SECTION 15.04 (GENERAL PROVISIONS AND office. as Hop Kiln Winery, 6050 Westside Rd., DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE PENALTIES), 15.08 (BUILDING CODE), 15.12 (RESIDENTIAL CODE), 15.16 William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Healdsburg, CA 95448, Sonoma County. OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAV- (ELECTRICAL CODE), 15.18 (MECHANICAL CODE), 15.20 (PLUMBING By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla, Deputy Seal Mailing address: 11444 W. Olympic Blvd., INGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9/16 10th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90064. TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: IN THE PLAZA AT FREMONT PARK LOCATED AT 860 CODE), 15.22 (ENERGY CODE), 15.24 (EXISTING BUILDING CODE), 15.26 CNS-2943725# Registered Owner(s): JUSTIN Vineyards & FIFTH STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA 95404 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now (GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE), 15.28 (FIRE CODE), AND 15.30 THE COMMUNITY VOICE Winery LLC, 11444 W. Olympic Blvd., 10th held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State de- (ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS FOR FIREWORKS) TO TITLE 15 Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Delaware. scribed as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address This business is conducted by: a Limited “BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION” OF THE Fictitious Business Statement and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE Liability Company. to be: 1137 CIELO CIRCLE ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA 94928 The undersigned Trustee File No. 2016-03922 Pursuant to Government Code section 36933(c), the following constitutes a summary The registrant commenced to transact busi- disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common The following person(s) are doing business ness under the fictitious name or names of Ordinance No. 902 introduced by the Rohnert Park City Council on November 8, designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, as Designed by Monkeys, 751 4th St., Santa above January 22, 2016. express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including 2016, and scheduled for consideration of adoption on November 22, 2016, at its meet- Rosa, CA 95404. Mailing Address: same. S/ Craig B. Cooper, Manager of JUSTIN fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, ing to be held in the City Council Chamber, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, Califor- Registered Owner(s): Michael Houghton. Vineyards & Winery LLC. to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The nia. This business is conducted by an Individ- This statement was filed with County Clerk total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold The purpose of Ordinance No. 902 is to adopt the 2016 California Building Standards ual. The registrant commenced to transact of Sonoma County on November 17, 2016. and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publi- Code by reference, as amended to reflect local conditions and recommends repealing business under the fictitious name or I hereby certify that this copy is a correct cation of the Notice of Sale is: $447,817.79 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any Chapters 15.04 through 15.30 and 15.36 of Title 15 “Buildings and Construction” of the names above n/a. Signature Michael copy of the original statement on file in my reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies Rohnert Park Municipal Code and adding section 15.04 (General Provisions And Houghton, Owner. This statement was filed office. paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The bene- Penalties), 15.08 (Building Code), 15.12 (Residential Code), 15.16 (Electrical Code), with County Clerk of Sonoma County on William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk ficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a 15.18 (Mechanical Code), 15.20 (Plumbing Code), 15.22 (Energy Code), 15.24 (Existing November 9, 2016. By /s/ Julie Garfia, Deputy Seal written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Building Code), 15.26 (Green Building Standards Code), 15.28 (Fire Code), and 15.30 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/16 copy of the original statement on file in my Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to (Administrative Citations For Fireworks) to Title 15 “Buildings And Construction” of CNS-2948978# be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL office. THE COMMUNITY VOICE the Rohnert Park Municipal Code. This ordinance is enacted pursuant to and in com- William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand pliance with Health & Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and as expressly permit- that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla ted in Government Code Section 50022.2 to make local amendments to the California not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automat- Pub. November 18, 25, December 2 & 9, Fictitious Business Statement ically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware Building Standards Code. Among other things, the local amendments include a 2016 File No. 2016-04020 that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the process for issuing refunds on fees paid, requirements for reviewing and approving The Community Voice The following person(s) are doing business auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being concealed construction, the addition of a process and enforcement tools to address as 1) Bar Napkin Wine Cellars 2) Bar Napkin auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to expired permits, the elimination of a fire hazard caused by the Federal Pacific and Zin- Cellars, 9119 Graton Rd., Graton, CA 95444. investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this sco panels, and the continuation of modified residential sprinkler requirements. Mailing Address: same. Registered property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 902 is posted and available for review Owner(s): Purple Wine Company, LLC. of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these re- in the City Clerk’s Office at 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California. Copies are This business is conducted by a Limited Li- sources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage also available for review in the Development Services Department at the same ad- FBN Publishing ability Company. The registrant com- or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown dress. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective thirty (30) days after its adop- menced to transact business under the on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, tion, and shall be publish and posted as required by law. This ordinance was fictitious name or names above n/a. Signa- trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law re- introduced by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park on November 8, 2016 and Single business and ture Joe Joffe, Chief Operating Officer. This quires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and adopted on November 22, 2016 by the following roll call vote: statement was filed with County Clerk of to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether Sonoma County on November 17, 2016. up to 2 owners I hereby certify that this copy is a correct your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for AYES: Five (5) Councilmembers Ahanotu, Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie and the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site copy of the original statement on file in my Mayor Belforte WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 039607-CA. In- office. formation about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in NOES: None (0) William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information ABSENT: None (0) $ By /s/ Alma Roman or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend ABSTAIN: None (0) Pub. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 2016 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 Dated: November 23, 2016 JoAnne Buergler, 35 The Community Voice Pub: 12/2, 12/9 & 12/16, 2016 Published: December 2, 2016 City Clerk The Community Voice The Community Voice 584-2222 The Community Voice Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove Friday, December 2, 2016 - 9 Public Notices: Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Name Statement Statement of Abandonment of SSU women dealt File No. 2016-04000 File No. 2016-03734 File No. 201604061 Fictitious Business Name The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business File No. 2016-03987 as A Better Tree Service, 7763 Camino Cole- as 1) Outlot 2) Outlot Wines, 980 Airway Ct. as Verizon Access Transmission Services, The following person(s) listed above have gio, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Mailing Ad- Suite A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Mailing Ad- One Verizon Way, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, abandoned the use of the following Ficti- dress: same. Registered Owner(s): Kayla dress: same. Registered Owner(s): A W Di- Somerset County. tious Business Name(s) Brush Salon, 322 season’s first loss Joyal Holly. This business is conducted rect LLC. This business is conducted by Registered Owner(s): Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, CA. 95448. by an Individual. The registrant com- a Limited Liability Company. The registrant MCImetro Access Transmission Services Sonoma County. The Fictitious Business menced to transact business under the fic- commenced to transact business under the Corp., One Verizon Way, Basking Ridge, NJ Name was filed in Sonoma County on titious name orn ames above 11-16-16. fictitious name or names above n/a. Signa- 07920; Delaware. 5/20/2015. File Number 2015-02199. Regis- in overtime 68-67 Signature Kayla J. Holly, Owner. This state- ture Kimberly Cunningham, Vice President, This business is conducted by: A Corpora- tered owner Brush By Barnett, LLC. Busi- The Sonoma State University Menlo outscored the Seawolves ment was filed with County Clerk of Operations. This statement was filed with tion. ness was conducted by a Limited Liability women’s basketball team was 9-8. Sonoma County on November 18, 2016. I County Clerk of Sonoma County on Octo- The registrant commenced to transact busi- Company. Signature Nicole Barnett, Mem- handed its first loss of the season In the first half SSU shot hereby certify that this copy is a ber 26, 2016. ness under the fictitious name or names ber Manager. in overtime Tuesday night nearly 50 percent from the field correct copy of the original statement on I hereby certify that this copy is a correct above 7/21/2016. I declare that all information in this state- against Menlo College 68-67. and 100 percent from the free file in my office. copy of the original statement on file in my S/ Christy K. Reyes, Assistant Secretary. ment is true and correct. (A registrant who William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk office. This statement was filed with County Clerk declares as true information which he or The Seawolves’ record falls to 4- throw line. Defensively the Sea- By /s/ Darrell Light William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk of Sonoma County on November 23, 2016. she knows to be false is guilty of crime.) 1 and Menlo improves to 5-2. wolves outrebounded their oppo- Pub. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, By /s/ Darrell Light I hereby certify that this copy is a correct This statement was filed with County Clerk Kim Savio scored a game- nent and only totaled six fouls as 2016 Pub. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, copy of the original statement on file in my of Sonoma County on November 16, 2016. high 24 points, double the total a team, while gaining seven The Community Voice 2016 office. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The Community Voice William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk copy of the original statement on file in my of the highest point scorer for steals. By /s/ Darrell Light, Deputy Seal office. Menlo. Savio was 9 for 12 from In the second half it was Fictitious Business Statement 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/16 William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk the field and 6 for 6 from the Menlo that had the upper hand File No. 2016-03994 Fictitious Business Statement CNS-2949330# By /s/ Darrell Light charity stripe and also had the on the boards and had just barely The following person(s) are doing business File No. 2016-03993 THE COMMUNITY VOICE Pub. December 2, 9,16 & 23, 2016 as K. O. Art, 540 Denman Rd., Penngrove, The following person(s) are doing business The Community Voice team-high 12 rebounds. Jessica better shooting percentages in all CA 94951. Mailing Address: same. Regis- as High Caliber Fitness, 1209 Lombardi Ln., Mitz followed with 16 points and categories. tered Owner(s): Katherine Oltmann. This Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Mailing Address: Fictitious Business Statement Carly Gill added 10 points and In overtime the teams made business is conducted by an Individual. same. Registered Owner(s): Lucey Klopp. File No. 2016-04025 Fictitious Business Statement was 7 of 8 at the free throw line. the same amount of shots, how- The registrant commenced to transact busi- This business is conducted by an Individ- The following person(s) are doing business File No. 2016-04088 ness under the fictitious name or names ual. The registrant commenced to transact as Brush Salon, 322 Healdsburg The following person(s) are doing business Sonoma State outscored ever, one of Menlo's buckets was above n/a. Signature Katherine Oltmann. business under the fictitious name or Ave.,Healdsburg, CA 95448. Mailing Ad- as Edge Wines, 9119 Graton Rd, Graton, CA Menlo in the first quarter 22-9. a 3-pointer and gave them the This statement was filed with County Clerk names above 11-16-16. Signature Lacey dress: same. Registered Owner(s): Brush 95444. Mailing Address: same. Registered The second quarter saw Menlo advantage to get the win. of Sonoma County on November 16, 2016. I Klopp. This statement was filed with by Emma Camille, LLC. This business is Owner(s): Purple Wine Company, LLC. outscore the Seawolves 15-14, The Seawolves will open con- hereby certify that this copy is a correct County Clerk of Sonoma County on Novem- conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business is conducted by a Limited Li- copy of the original statement on file in my ber 16, 2016. The registrant commenced to transact busi- ability Company. The registrant com- and the teams held each other to ference play for the California office. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct ness under the fictitious name or names menced to transact business under the 11 points in the third. It was in Collegiate Athletic Association William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk copy of the original statement on file in my above n/a. Signature Emma Hughes, fictitious name or names above n/a. Signa- the fourth quarter that Menlo (CCAA) at Cal State Los Ange- By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla office. Owner, Managing Member. This statement ture Joe Joffe, Chief Operating Officer. This took off and scored 24 points to les on Saturday Dec. 3 at 5:30 Pub. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk was filed with County Clerk of Sonoma statement was filed with County Clerk of SSU’s 12 and sent the game into p.m. 2016 By /s/ Carrie Anderson County on November 18, 2016. Sonoma County on November 28, 2016. The Community Voice Pub. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, I hereby certify that this copy is a correct I hereby certify that this copy is a correct overtime. To end the game, 2016 copy of the original statement on file in my copy of the original statement on file in my The Community Voice office. office. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk By /s/ Alma Roman By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla Fictitious Business Statement Pub. December 2, 9,16 & 23, 2016 Pub. December 2, 9,16 & 23, 2016 File No. 2016-03806 The Community Voice The Community Voice The following person(s) are doing business SSU men topple as 1) Kings Landscape and Design 2) Cana- Scape, 1553 Holly Ave., Rohnert Park, CA Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement 94928. Mailing Address: same. Registered File No. 2016-03974 File No. 2016-04102 Owner(s): 1) John Logan Silsby 2) Caren The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business Westminster to Elizabeth Siegal 3) Kyle Chappell. This as Hearth and Soul Chimney Service, 5350 as The Loft Hair Design, 410 Petaluma Blvd. business is conducted by Joint Venture. Commerce Blvd. Suite, B, Rohnert Park, CA S. Ste. A-3, Petaluma, CA 94952. Mailing The registrant commenced to transact busi- 94928. Mailing Address: same. Registered Address: same. Registered Owner(s): ness under the fictitious name or names Owner(s): Joshua E. Martin. This business Janet Marie Abbott. This business is con- above n/a. Signature Caren Siegal, Partner. is conducted by an Individual. The regis- ducted by an Individual. The registrant up record to 4-2 Khalid Johnson secured a Dixie State 64 This statement was filed with County Clerk trant commenced to transact business commenced to transact business under the of Sonoma County on October 28, 2016. under the fictitious name or names above fictitious name or names above n/a. Signa- Sonoma State University men's SSU 62 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct n/a. Signature Joshua E. Martin. This ture Janet M. Abbott, Owner. This state- basketball victory with his last- Three SSU players scored in copy of the original statement on file in my statement was filed with County Clerk of ment was filed with County Clerk of minute layup in a 59-57 triumph double-figures, including a team- office. Sonoma County on November 15, 2016. Sonoma County on November 29, 2016. over the Westminster Griffins. high 18 from Gion off the bench, William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk I hereby certify that this copy is a correct I hereby certify that this copy is a correct By /s/ Darrell Light copy of the original statement on file in my copy of the original statement on file in my The Seawolves (4-2) erased a as the Seawolves nearly erased a Pub. November 25, December 2, 9, & 16, office. office. halftime deficit and outscored 12-point deficit late before com- 2016 William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk the Griffins 29-25 in the second ing up short against host Dixie The Community Voice By /s/ Darrell Light By /s/ Darrell Light half in their last game at the Pub. December 2, 9,16 & 23, 2016 State in the opening game of the Pub. December 2, 9,16 & 23, 2016 Dixie State/Wingate Thanksgiv- The Community Voice The Community Voice Dixie State/Wingate Thanksgiv- ing Classic Saturday night at ing Classic Friday night. Burns Arena in St. George, Utah. After falling behind early in Fictitious Business Statement Westminster, a Div. II institution the contest, SSU went into half- File No. 2016-03828 The following person(s) are doing business out of Salt Lake City, falls to 0-2 time trailing Dixie State 34-26, as The Orchard Sanctuary, 515 Orchard St., on the season. shooting only 35 percent on 7- Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Mailing Address: The Seawolves trailed by as of-20 shooting from the floor, Name change same. Registered Owner(s): 1) Linda Rose- many as eight in the first half, while committing 13 turnovers. FBN Publishing McRoy 2) Brian Smith. This business is but managed to chip away and Dixie State was able to capitalize Single business and conducted by Joint Vrenture. The regis- Publishing trant commenced to transact business get to within two points at half- by shooting 12 of 28 from the up to 2 owners under the fictitious name or names above time (32-30) after a layup by floor, building on that momen- n/a. Signature Linda Rose-McRoy, Owner. Cochran beat the buzzer. tum to begin the second half. This statement was filed with County Clerk The Seawolves started the sec- The Trailblazers were able to $ of Sonoma County on November 1, 2016. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct ond half by scoring the first six increase their lead in the second $ copy of the original statement on file in my points and taking a 36-32 lead at half to as many as 12 points, 90 office. the 17:53 mark. The Seawolves leading by a score of 51-39 with William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk managed to keep their second- 10:10 left, thanks in large part to 35 By /s/ Darrell Light half lead until 3:40 left when the Brandon Miller, who poured in a 584-2222 Pub. December 2, 9,16 & 23, 2016 584 - 2222 The Community Voice Griffins tied the game at 51. In game-high 19 points on 6-of-9 the last four minutes, the Sea- shooting, all six of those baskets wolves and Griffins tied twice, coming from 3-point range. SSU but with 31 seconds left in the would not go down without a :KDWD&KDUDFWHU game, Johnson drove the lane for fight though, as it would keep PUBLISH the go-ahead score which even- pace with Dixie State over the tually clinched the win for the next several minutes before end- Seawolves. ing the game on a 13-6 run, and YOUR REQUIRED Luke Cochran scored a team- ultimately losing by only two high 16 points on 6-of-9 shoot- points. ing from the floor, and going 4 of Jimmy Golden also chipped in PUBLIC NOTICES IN 4 from the free throw line to go with 12 points on 4-of-9 shoot- along with 10 rebounds. Jackson ing, and Johnson rounded out the Gion also chipped in with nine double-digit scorers with 11 THE COMMUNITY points on 3-of-6 shooting, and points on 3-of-4 shooting. Armani Nicolis also contributed Nathan Molony-Benjamin was eight points on 3-of-4 shooting. able to corral a game-high seven Overall, the Seawolves shot rebounds and five blocks. OICE 42.3 percent on 22 of 52, includ- Overall, the Seawolves shot V ing 31 percent on three's (5 of 42.2 percent on 19 of 45, includ- 16). The Griffins were able to ing 45 percent on three's (9 of connect on 13 of 43, shooting 20). The Trailblazers were able 30.2 percent. The Seawolves to connect on 19 of 45 shots as 707-584-2222 [email protected] forced 12 turnovers and outre- well, shooting 57.1 percent from bounded the Griffins 38-26. three-point range (8 of 14), and forcing 23 turnovers. 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Last-second agony for Cougars

Rancho Cotate quarterback Jake Simmons (3) splits the defense en route to 180 yards rushing during the Cougars’ 37-34 loss to Oakland’s Bishop O’Dowd High in the semifinals of the North Coast Section Div. III playoffs on Nov. 26 in Oakland. The Cougars finished the season 9-4. Robert Grant

LossBy Dave Williams to Dragonsand numerous NBL titlesbrings and Conroy’s storied career toDragons a tiedclose the game with 2:04 The players for Rancho Cotate playoff appearances. remaining. High’s football team did every- Rancho Cotate, which entered Rancho Cotate had a chance thing they could to help keep the playoffs as the No. 3 seed, to run out the clock but was alive the dreams of a storybook finished the season with a 9-4 forced to punt after three downs. ending for retiring head coach record. Bishop O’Dowd, A short punt left Bishop O’Dowd Ed Conroy. coached by former Oakland with the football in Cougar terri- They rallied back from an Raiders running back Napoleon tory. One pass and a field goal early 13-0 deficit. They carried Kaufman, is 12-1. later, it was over. the lead into the fourth quarter Were tears shed in the rain last Conroy was proud how his and managed to contain the Saturday? Of course. Anytime a team held its own against a team speedy Bishop O’Dowd squad team loses a playoff game in that, he admits, had superior ath- from Oakland. But when Bishop such a fashion, emotions bubble letes across the board. The Drag- O’Dowd’s Trey Miller was true over. But Conroy was philosoph- ons’ roster features six or seven on a 42-yard field goal in the ical a couple days after the bat- players who are drawing atten- waning seconds of the North tle. tion from Div. I colleges. Coast Section Div. III playoff on Conroy recalled a moment “There are times when you’re Nov. 26, Conroy’s storied 29- after the Cardinals gut-wrench- just up against outstanding ath- year coaching career was over as ing one-point loss to Cardinal letes, and they are huge,” Conroy the Dragons downed the Cougars Newman in the regular-season said. “But we figured out what 37-34. finale. Junior quarterback Jake they’re doing, how to stop them Conroy’s career, which ended Simmons came into the coach’s and we weren’t intimidated. I with an even 200 victories, was office at 11:30 p.m. and was cry- thought for the most part we highlighted by two NCS Red- ing, saying how disappointed he played a very good game and wood Empire championships was he was not able to deliver had chances to win…I thought we were going to win that game.” (/ (-* $'" Simmons did not have the big * . passing numbers that have been $ his standard this season, but he made up for it on the ground, leading all Rancho Cotate rush- $ '& *+ ers with 180 yards on 21 carries (!! *)*$., )*() *,0,(/$'" and three touchdowns. He also threw for one touchdown, a 20- yarder to Mason Heinse. Running back Peyton Whet- +#(**+ stone contributed 134 yards on -0*+ -''$'"(*(, 21 carries. “This game was typical of the (/$'" -'%*+ way our season went,” Conroy said. “If you look back on all the games we’ve lost, we hung in there and had chances but it just ',(+. ',(+ didn’t work out the way we wanted.” + -,(*,+ Ed Conroy walks off the field for the final time as the Cougars’ coach with junior receiver Jaelen Ward The cupboards will not be after his team lost in the last seconds to Bishop O’Dowd in the NCS playoffs. bare in the first season after Con- Robert Grant roy as a bevy of talented players will be back next year, including the win, which also would have way. I don’t want them to be am honored they wanted to win Simmons and standout receivers WHY PAY DEALERSHIP PRICES FOR AUTO REPAIR? earned the Cougars the North heartbroken. Play the game for so badly for me.” Jaelen Ward and Logan Reese. Bay League championship. yourselves, for your mothers and Rancho Cotate was oh-so Other returners who should con- “I know they wanted to win dads and play for each other… close to advancing to this week- tribute next season include line- for me, and I talked to them I’ve won enough games. end’s championship game backer Ryan Matteri, defensive Check about that,” Conroy said. “I They’ve put in too much hard against Marin Catholic. The end Connor Barbato, offensive engine didn’t want them to feel that work to just play it for me. But I Cougars were up 34-27 until the lineman Kyle Luque, linebacker Elias Rantissi and Heinse. light “Whoever is the next coach $ will have a lot to work with…a diagnostic lot to build on,” Conroy said. “I Not valid with any other offer. Expires 1/31/17 have an idea who I want to be the Locally next coach, but I don’t want to 100 owned put it out there to make it appear to be interfering in the process.” Conroy is hoping whomever takes the helm will be an on-site teacher rather than someone off campus. He believes a coach needs to have daily interaction with the kids, even in the offsea- 5685 Redwood Dr., Ste. C, Rohnert Park 585-7762 son because it goes a long way in developing better relationships with the players. SSU spiker Andrews earns regional honor The Sonoma State University volleyball team’s middle blocker, senior Rachel Andrews, was selected to the Div. II Con- ference Commissioners Associa- tion (D2CCA) Second Team All-West Region. The Seawolf is 13th in the nation and leads the Let us help you make your holidays restfull! CCAA with a hitting percentage • Lowest prices of .379. • Large inventory Andrews is one of three CCAA players named to the All- • Outstanding service West Region teams. 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Louise Petersen, of Sebastopol, andHelping her grandson volunteered out on to serve Thanksgiving Thanksgiving dinner to all who walked through the doors of the Rohnert Park Senior Center on Nov. 24. About 40 volunteers showed up to help serve and to make the guests feel welcome. City officials took time out of their day to greet the guests at the door. Sally Tomatoes provided the meal. Irene Hilsendager 8501 Gravenstein Hwy., Cotati 707-795-8810 Closed Thanksgiving & Christmes

GravBy Chris Chambers Southpublic promising part to open some-of aGrav Southnew has done a fan-local wave With the “Jaded Toad” start- time in the spring, it’s safe to tastic job of making their loca- ing the phase, with Grav South say that Cotati/Rohnert tion clean, bright, interesting having been open a few months Park/Penngrove is part of the and enjoyable. Now “finding it” and with Flagship Taproom new wave of eating/drinking es- the first time takes some work. opening last week and Bear Re- tablishments. A friend had to call me and let $4 OFF BRE AKFAST FOR 2 OR $5 OF F LUNCH FOR 2! % Q \ WZR EUH DNID VW HQWUpHV DQG WZR EHYHUDJH G JH RII \RXU WR WDO FKHFN RU EX\ DQ\ WZR OXQFK HQ HV WZREHYHUDJHV DQG JHW RII \RXU WRWDO FKH OLGWKUX 1/31/17 ([FOXGLQJ KROLGD\V 1RWYDOL me give him specific instruc- DQ\ R WKHU GLVFRXQWV /LPLW RQH FRXSRQ SHU SD tions as he said “I can see it but 0XVWSUHVHQW FRXSRQ WR UHFHLYH GLVFRXQW I don’t know how to get there.” Well not to worry, it really isn’t 301 Rohnert Park Expy. • (707) 584-3601 all that difficult after the first www.Sharis.com time! You won’t have that much difficulty in deciding what to order because the menu is quite limited. To its credit Grav South does indicate that it changes it often, depending upon what is in season and it does support the local establishments by having local goods (such as the bakery goods from “Full Circle Bak- AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD ery” in Penngrove) and your FULL BAR choice of sausage sandwiches Happy Hour 3 - 7 pm from Yanni’s, also in Pen- ngrove. There are six “pickings” listed (appetizers to you) and Spend a minimum $20 (excluding tax) for a dinner and drink the entrees are labeled as “be- combination and receive $5 off. One per table - per party - per visit. tween or on top of delicious Not valid with any other offer. Expires 1/31/17. carbs” and there are five of those, but with four kinds of 7600 COMMERCE BLVD., COTATI • 795-7600 sausages, so it does give a little Mon-Thur 10a-10p, Fri & Sat 10a-11p, Sun 10a-9p more variation and you can www.MiRanchitoCotati.com have a few varieties of top- pings, too, and that does increase the options even more. There are more beer options than food entrees (it is a brew pub after all) so you know where the emphasis happens to be. Having tasted four of the of- ferings, I have no hesitation in Experience the difference - Lunch/Dinner or just a relaxing drink! saying they all were tasty and reasonably priced. The nachos for $5 (which had cheese, beans, salsa, sour cream and tri- tip) was a meal (along with a beer, of course.) The chili was quite good, and also made a entire lunch or dinner bill. Not valid with any other offer. meal (with a root beer this time) Discount is not available on and the Ancho Beef Dip Sand- %alcohol offpurchases. wich with fries was as good as Food service hours: you will get most anywhere, al- 1460 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park Mon-Tues-Wed 2 - 10 pm (Behind Shell Station on the corner of E. Cotati and Snyder) Th-Fri-Sat 2 pm - 2 am though a little on the higher priced side at $14, which is the most expensive item. Most 20 other items are between $5 and $10. Now Serving Breakfast The Brie Apple Quesadilla FRI-SUN from 8:00-11:00AM was something I had not had before and although I won’t stop eating regular quesadillas, I had to admit it was better than it sounds. The wait staff was attentive, helpful and answered any questions. Home made Jam, The pub can seat around 90 “Reasonable Prices, folks between tables and at the ”Out of this world taste!” Fresh squeezed OJ, Mimosas, bar (and they do have one large biscuit & gravy from scratch, communal table) and outside % off they have seating for another 20 crab Benedict and more! or so. breakfast15 meal 7530 Commerce Blvd. The décor is minimalistic but through the end of 2016 pleasant and the windows allow 707-792-0982 for lots of light and an outdoors feel. I would suggest you give it a try if you haven’t already. The same menu is also for dinner. To be a part of this Grav South is located at 7950 Redwood Dr., No. 15, in Cotati. ‘Dining Directory’ Call (707) 753-4198 for more information. Grav South is open call us at 707-584-2222 Wednesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Chris.chambers1969@yahoo Check out the latest news at .com invites your comments and/or suggestions. Do you have a restaurant you would www.thecommunityvoice.com like to see reviewed? If so, drop a line. The Community Voice Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove Friday, December 2, 2016 - 13 Rock digging in western deserts

anThe Sportsmen’s eye-opener Report ward. My mind is thinking of By Bill Hanson all the plants, moss, lichen, One thing I love is all the grasses, leaves, sea weed and flora and fauna I find in the out- fungus I find outdoors and how doors. One thing on my bucket they could be pressed for my list is to better understand na- purpose, essentially my own tive plants. glossary of native stuff. Digging for rocks in the Although Jan was helpful she western deserts has been an eye had no idea how to press a wild opener for me. In the past I boar or a rattlesnake. have flown over or driven over One lady looked at me like I deserts with the windows up had three eyes and said, “You and the A/C on. Because I’ve might consider taking a photo- become a rock hound and spent graph.” significant time in the desert, I The nerve of some folks. To want to know more about it. contact Lochner, email her Enter Jan Lochner a local artist freshpressedflowercards@yaho who specializes in pressed o.com. Her daughter sketched a flowers. horse and covered the pencil Jan did a workshop that I at- lines with pressed flowers, the tended. Being the only man in end result was an image that the group, I find it best to suggested motion and artistic dummy up. It was an artsy- design. craftsy afternoon which turned out to be a hoot. Bill Hanson is a Sonoma Under her expert guidance, County native and a lifelong she showed the group how to sportsman. He is the former arrange dried beauties onto president of the Sonoma County cards and blank bookmarks. Mycological Association. Look Setting up shop locally The end product is very for his column in The Commu- Two local writers, Laura McHale Holland, left, and Dorothy Rice, did not join the Black Friday crowd at big box stores; instead they beautiful and fairly straight for- nity Voice each week. set up a table at the 37th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Faire at the Rohnert Park Community Center to sell their books. Irene Hilsendager Sonoma County ByCotati Irene Hilsendager stroll travelsbar, the by drink may Nerhave only seeShalom the big paint can that was We are now at Ner Shalom been half poured and whoever on top of the building. This was synagogue. It was the Cotati’s was in the bar became the bar- O’Brien’s Empire Paint Com- board to discuss Women’s Improvement Club DID tender until Bert returned. pany, the only family owned established in 1909. Many at- YOU Next to Bert’s was the Silver paint manufacturing plant in tendees have said that this Bear, a deli that became Lom- Northern California. It was pur- building really brings back KNOW bardi’s for a long time but since chased by Bill O’Brien in 1944, marijuanaThe County of Sonoma will the county’s issue proposed land use many memories as they at- has been a Mediterranean café and the paint can was removed be holding an informational ordinance, which will cover re- tended dances, met their and now houses Mak’s Deli, in the 60s. Some of the store community meeting today, Dec. quirements related to location, spouses and listened to the great ? which serves some German fronts included Brixx and the 2, to provide an overview of the operation, and permitting; the music of the 60s and 70s. items. Further east was the As- Trade Winds and were all part cannabis ordinances that will be county’s proposed health ordi- The area at the corner of Old sembly of God Church. At one of the building which housed considered by the Board of Su- nance, which encompasses pro- Redwood Highway and East time it was noted that it was a the paint company. At one time pervisors on Dec. 6. posed regulations related to Cotati became the Cotati Fire residence of Hal Marshall, who a Napa Auto Parts Store was Additionally, both county and product safety, labeling, and ad- Department in 1941 along with always drove a three-wheeled also in there before Nicolini’s City of Santa Rosa staff will vertising; and the business tax a Civil Defense building plus a motorcycle and supposedly was and Brixx showed up, but many present information related to ordinances being proposed by tower. In 1991 a new fire sta- in charge of the water district. different restaurants have ap- proposed cannabis taxation ordi- the county, which would provide tion was built along with the Across the street from the peared in this spot. nances that will also be heard on additional resources to assist in merger of Penngrove to form for the volunteer firemen was to deli by the bus stop was a large A true fact, Tom and Tim Dec. 6 by the board. The meeting implementing and enforcing the what is now Rancho Adobe Fire purchase a very nice blanket for private residence. It was always Miller grew up living on the will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. land use ordinances if placed on Department. newly married couples. Barney overgrown with blackberries second floor of the paint com- at the Glaser Center, located at an upcoming ballot and ap- Everyone knows where the and Evelin Santero still had and some of the youngsters of pany and their father, Tony 547 Mendocino Ave., in Santa proved by voters. Following the scout hut is, but did you know it theirs even though it was tat- Cotati felt it was a haunted Miller, owned a garage next to Rosa. presentation, attendees will have used to sit right next to the tered. Bob and Alice Larsen house being spooky and scary, what was Cotati Wine Tasting. The County is currently in the an opportunity to ask questions Women’s Club building? A also met and married at the and they would avoid walking Later on a gentleman named process of developing ordi- and get clarification on the draft street, however, had to be built Women’s Club. past it. Nothing sits in the Mike purchased the garage but nances and policies to create ordinances. through there so the scout shack Going east of the fire depart- empty lot as of now. John after the economy sort of comprehensive regulatory All residents are encouraged was picked up and moved ment stood Bert’s bar (now Out Allred set up a framing and tanked, Mike moved his garage schemes for the cannabis indus- to provide comments and sug- across the street with the door on a Whim bead store). The photograph shop in what was to Windsor. The Exchange try tailored to address local gestions on the recommended facing the fire station. The story has it that Bert also was once a private home closer to Bank was still in the future. needs. policies for the Board of Super- memories of playing whist, the town barber. If the siren the corner. We will continue the stroll in The community meeting will visors to take under considera- punching playing cards and the blew for a fire, Bert, who was a Coming around the corner by the next edition. consist of brief presentations on tion. parties came to mind when volunteer fireman, often would Kimble’s, now Bows and Ar- thinking back to the old fire sta- leave a client sitting with a half- rows, makes a person want to tion. One of the old traditions shaved head or if he was in the look up to see if you could still SSU junior Austin Bregante awardedThe Wine Business Institute inauguralhave a true respect and compas- scholarshiphousing, and other expenses. Ad- (WBI) at Sonoma State Univer- sion for the winemaking process ditional scholarships include the sity (SSU) announced that after seeing and experiencing Southern Wine & Spirits Schol- Austin Bregante, a junior in first-hand what it takes to pro- arship, Charlie Palmer’s Pigs & Wine Business Strategies and duce and sell wine.” Austin Bre- Pinot Annual Scholarship, Donn Marketing, was awarded the in- gante, recipient of the inaugural P. Reisen Scholarship, Vintage augural Small Winery Harvest Small Winery Harvest Internship Wine Estates Scholarship, Peter Internship-Scholarship funded Scholarship said. Mondavi Sr. Scholarship, by a $12,000 anonymous dona- “There’s no greater gift than Concierge Alliance of Napa Val- tion. having our alumni and donor ley and Sonoma Scholarship, The internship-scholarship is community help drive the Women for WineSense Scholar- designed to cover the cost of tu- growth of wine business educa- ship, Rhone Rangers Scholar- ition and provide a full-time in- tion for the future of the wine in- ship, Liz Thach Wine Industry ternship focused on small winery dustry. Scholarship, Sonoma Valley Cui- operations, including the harvest “This generous investment in sine Society Scholarship, LaTosh and production of wine. Palmer Austin and the next generation of Wine Business Scholarship, Live Emmitt, Sonoma MBA in Wine leaders provides an extraordi- Oak Bank Scholarship, and the Business ’13 and co-owner of nary learning experience, and Seminar and Certificate Pro- Emmitt-Scorsone Wines, offered we’re thankful for this generous grams Scholarship. the internship with co-founder support and every gift to our pro- For more information about and fellow winemaker, Michael grams,” Ray Johnson, Executive the Small Winery Harvest Intern- Scorsone. The artisan winery is Director of the Wine Business ship-Scholarship, other wine located near Healdsburg and pro- Institute said. business scholarships, or certifi- duces wine under the labels WBI awards over $40,000 in cate and programs in the WBI Judge Palmer and Domenica scholarships each year in support and School of Business and Eco- Amato. of career advancement and edu- nomics, contact (707) 664-3235, “Exposure to small winery op- cational accomplishment to off- email [email protected], or erations develops a broad skill set costs of tuition, books, fees, go to www.sonoma.edu/winebiz. set, from making and bottling wine, to planning wine club ship- ments, to managing distribution and compliance issues. The skills that I gained in the Sonoma MBA program, as well as the connections I made through networking, have helped me start my own successful winery business. We’re pleased to provide an opportunity for students to see the business as a whole, and figure out which role they may be best suited for after graduation,” Palmer Emmitt, Sonoma MBA in Wine Business ’13, co-owner at Emmitt-Scorsone Wines said. “The scholarship enabled me to apply the knowledge that I've cultivated at the Wine Business Institute and School of Business and Economics, and focus on learning the trade of winemaking while exploring career options. I

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Greg Simpkins Rohnert Park Insurance Agent road projects 585-8610 6650 Commerce Blvd. weekly update Ste. 16, Rohnert Park Traffic control measures in Rohnert Park remain in place be- Surveys have shown that 63 percent of veterans or active military members envision owning a small [email protected] tween Snyder Lane and business as a second career. Ca Lic: 0541964 Petaluma Hill Road on Rohnert Getty Images Park Expressway to accommo- date construction associated with the University District Develop- ment. Construction activities contin- Helping(Family Features) Once theirveteransown business. buildand collaboratecareers within the fran- ues adjacent to the Oak View military service ends, veterans Beyond skills they gain in the chise network. Apartments for the widening of can face obstacles in assimilating service, there are several quali- When Wade Franklin, a for- Rohnert Park Expressway. Ex- If you’re planning to move soon back into civilian life. One com- ties those with military training mer U.S. Navy Officer, made the pect delays and make alternate mon struggle is finding post-mil- have that help them become suc- decision to strike out on his own, arrangements if possible. The or just want to know itary employment, which is why cessful franchisees, including he looked for a franchise option road base construction will con- some veterans choose to own discipline and drive. Of those where he could leverage these the value of your home, tinue this next week along Rohn- their own business and pursue surveyed, 54 percent of service skills with a franchisor that pro- ert Park Expressway, weather franchising. members felt confident that the vided support to veterans and I can help! permitting. The driveway at Oak In fact, The UPS Store found skills they gained in the military was backed by a strong brand View will remain closed until at in a recent survey that 63 percent help them to be successful in the reputation. least the week of Dec. 5. of veterans and active duty serv- civilian world. “After realizing I wanted to The City of Rohnert Park con- ice members who envisioned a Additionally, the ability to fol- own a business, franchising tinues to provide updates as to second career as a small business low and execute a plan is a criti- seemed like the way to go,” said the actual date this access will be Richard Houldsworth owner considered owning a fran- cal skill in the military. This can Franklin, who now owns a The (707) 360-5233 Globally Known reopened. Signs are posted along chise. prove to be useful for a fran- UPS Store in Arlington, Virginia. CalBRE# 020004928 Rohnert Park Expressway to in- Franchising allows veterans chisee trying to establish and “The UPS Store has other vet- form drivers that the driveway an opportunity to apply the skills grow their own business. eran franchisees in the network, on Rohnert Park Expressway is they gain in the military, such as Finally, veterans know the which is a great avenue of sup- Locally Owned closed and that the access will be leadership, work ethic and disci- value of teamwork, which can port. They also have a system in 6601 Commerce Blvd. via Medical Center Drive. pline, to manage and run their help them manage employees place for training and setting up franchisees for success.” IF YOU DON’T SEE YOUR DREAM HOUSE As a participant in the Veter- HERE SEARCH ALL THE LISTINGS IN THE ans Transition Franchise Initia- AREA AT Holiday Wine Sale Event for the tive (VetFran), a cooperation of NorthBay Alliance www.C21ClassicProperties.com the U.S. Department of Veterans Boys & Girls Club Affairs, the Veterans Corporation and the U.S. Small Business Ad- ministration, The UPS Store al- of Central Sonoma County!!! lows veterans the opportunity to fulfill their desire for a second Tis the Season of giving so give with us! career. Since partnering with of all our December sales VetFran in 2004, it has awarded % franchises to more than 150 first- $325,000 2BD/2.5BA $389,500 2BD/1BA 10 will be given to the Boy & Girls Club of Sonoma County. time franchisees. Of the 4,500 Santa Rosa Santa Rosa locations in the United States, ID#21621446 ID#21625326 To make the season brighter we are offering more than 250 are owned by veterans. “With skills such as leader- % off selected award winning wines and ship, self-discipline and a hard complimentary wine tastings in our work ethic, veterans have all the 50 qualities needed to be a success- Cotati Tasting Room. ful business owner,” said Tim $415,000 3BD/1BA Davis, president of The UPS Petaluma Store, Inc. and a former U.S. ID#21613922 Marine Corps captain and Gulf War Veteran. “In Partnering with VetFran, we can offer veterans benefits that can help them become a franchisee.” Franchisees complete a com- KARAH prehensive training program to develop the knowledge and day- $525,000 5BD/2BA $484,000 3BD/2.5BA to-day operational skills needed Petaluma Novato to own and operate their own ID#21625813 ID#21625031 1010 West Railroad Ave., Cotati business. 6601 Commerce Blvd. Celebrating Our 37th year www.karahestatevineyard.com The training focuses on every- Rohnert Park, CA as the Most thing from marketing and opera- (707) Recognized Name in 795-3030 tions to hands-on print services 585-2100 Rohnert Park Real Estate training. 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CryptoQuiz

Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of a famous veteran. Using the hints G=A and F=R, decipher the clues to name the veteran.

1 G F B C ______2 D U F W U G M Q ______3 J G F G Q U ______4 G R Q I F ______5 D V M W U F ______

This star opted to serve in the regular ranks of the military in order to earn the public’s respect:

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4) Actor, 5) Singer, Elvis Presley Elvis Singer, 5) Actor, 4) Answers: 1) Army, 2) Sergeant, 3) Karate 3) Sergeant, 2) Army, 1) Answers:

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Art Ferris, Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati President Peggy Wyman, Bob Stewart and Jim Diff- endall were some of the Rotarians who installed new computers to the Rohnert Park Senior Center. Irene Hilsendager Rohnert Park Senior Center receives 10 new computers By Irene Hilsendager ing to learn new skills, tutoring is available from The Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati has do- designated senior volunteers. Again, this provides nated 10 computers to the Rohnert Park Senior an opportunity to build confidence in many indi- Center. These computers will supersede the exist- viduals who once thought they could never feel ing out-of-date computers currently in use which comfortable using a computer or an accomplish- the club had donated in 2009. ment that at one time may have been very foreign For many senior citizens, learning computers to them. and basic Internet skills are important not only for The Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati re- accessing information, but computers can be an ef- ceived funding assistance from a local Rotary Dis- fective tool for many purposes. Because many sen- trict grant and also partnered with the City of iors are often quite a distance from their family Rohnert Park to provide computer access to all members, this is a cool way to keep in touch. They seniors. may also access health providers, stay current with The members of the club help install and main- daily news, access crossword puzzles, play com- tain the software and will always remain available puter games, draft letter and even complete finan- for technical assistance. The Santa Rosa Computer cial documents. Recycling Center discounted the cost of the com- During the last seven years, the computer lab at puters as a re-use project. the senior center has served hundreds of individu- For more information in gaining access to the als from the local community. Most people in the computer lab, contact the Rohnert Park Senior senior age bracket have daily access Mondays Center, 6800 Hunter Drive, Suite A, Rohnert Park through Fridays. For new beginners or those wish- or call (707) 585-6780. Driver who was reading text hits boy at RP intersection A 12-year-old boy suffered a the boy. By the time Sonntag RPDPS officers said Sonntag broken leg and other minor in- looked up, she was unable to was traveling slower than the juries after being struck in a stop in time to avoid hitting him. posted speed limit of 35 mph and crosswalk on Monday afternoon He was knocked onto the hood that alcohol or drugs played no by a motorist who was reading a of her vehicle and then thrown part in the collision. text. nearly 40 feet. Officers have been on the The incident occurred at the He was taken to Sutter Hospi- lookout for kids playing the intersection of Snyder Lane and tal. game of chicken but have not Capri Way in Rohnert Park Investigators from the RPDPS found anyone doing so. They had around 3:45 p.m., according to indicate the accident could have been alerted by the administra- the Rohnert Park Dept. of Public been avoided on both sides be- tion at Lawrence Jones Middle Safety. cause the boy may have been School such activities had been The driver, Sadie Sonntag, 38, playing a game called “chicken,” taking place since early fall. of Petaluma, was reading a text where a person runs from the According to the RPDPS, message as she was driving sidewalk, touches the double- some witnesses said it appeared southbound on Snyder Lane yellow lines and tries to get back as if the boy was trying to dodge when her Toyota Camry struck while avoiding oncoming cars. cars. RP man arrested for sexual

assaultSonoma County District andAttorney Jill Ravitchotheraccording to afelonies Sheriff’s office report, ordered her announced on Wednesday afternoon that charges into her car while he drove her to a secluded area will not be filed against a Rohnert Park man ac- off Bennett Valley Road in Santa Rosa. cused of sexual assault. After parking the car, Foakes allegedly sexually Raymond Foakes, 53, who has ties to the Hells assaulted the victim against her will and threatened Angels Motorcycle Club was arrested for numer- he would harm the woman’s husband if she didn’t ous felonies, including sexual assault, on Monday comply. Foakes, according to the Sheriff’s Office, night. is a well-documented long-time member of the “This is an ongoing investigation into very se- Hells Angels with a history of violent crime. After rious charges, and it will take some additional time the alleged assault, Foakes drove the victim back for the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department to to the Hells Angels Clubhous. complete their investigation,” Ravitch said in a The woman later reported this incident to the written statement. “Although there may be a legal Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives from basis to make an arrest, the bar is far higher to sub- the Domestic Violence Sexual Assault unit inves- stantiate the filing of criminal charges.” tigated the crime. Based on their investigation, • Air Jordan and Nike shoes Based on the evidence received to date, a United they obtained a search warrant from a Sonoma States Magistrate has issued a no-bail parole war- County judge. Based on Foakes’ history of violent • NFL team apparel -sizes small to 5 X rant which will keep Foakes in custody. The vic- crime, the Sheriff’s SWAT team was called in to tim, a 49-year-old woman from Santa Rosa, told attempt to serve the warrant at Foakes’ home at law enforcement authorities she received a phone about 6:30 p.m. on Monday night. Foakes wasn’t • New Era caps-authentic collection call to meet Foakes in the area of the Hells Angels home at the time but he was subsequently arrested Clubhouse off Frazier Road in Santa Rosa. She by deputies at a meeting he was attending off Air- • Contender and Nakobi jeans and shirts drove to the area and met with the suspect, who, way Drive in Santa Rosa. • Women’s NYX make-up

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