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We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give" Inequity Fence at the Top - Winston Churchill during a Guess Who? I am an actor born in California on January 21, 1994. I began an acting career at Pandemic age 10, appearing on many By Natasha Senteney different TV shows. Amazon, Aldi, Walmart, FreshDirect, Kroger, Safeway, Albert- I am best known for my role son’s, The Fresh Grocer, Hy-Vee, H-E-B, Carlie C’s IGA, Dash’s in the Twilight saga, in which Market, Wright’s Market—these are the stores within the U.S. that I was one of the wolves. currently offer online ordering with an EBT card. Less than half of

these are available to California residents, not all of which are ac- Answer: Booboo Stewart Booboo Answer: cessible to those living in the Bay Area, and only three—Amazon, Aldi and Walmart offer an option for delivery. The closest Aldi is in Fresno, nearly two-hundred miles away; Amazon, which boasts Inside three sub-stores, Amazon Fresh, Amazon Pantry, and Amazon Gro- cery, offers a limited selection of food products, none of them fresh this issue unless you live in either San Francisco or Los Angeles; and Walmart charges $20 for delivery. We continue to be, after a year, in the midst of a global pandemic. Since March of last year we have been asked to stay at home, dis- tance ourselves physically from others and to venture out into public Human trafficking 2 only for essential needs. Ten months have lapsed between then and Letters 2 now. Ten months, potentially, to adapt, expand, modify, adjust—and Mountain biking 3 yet many, including SNAP recipients (CalFresh for California resi- Drive-thru food drive 3 dents) continue to have minimal options. At the beginning of January, I was tested for Covid-19. I stood in Library news 4 line in the parking lot of the Rohnert Park Health Center for over an NHTSA announces grants 4 hour. In front of me, a string of over fifty people wrapped around 34th annual crab feed 4 the perimeter of the pavement as more still amassed behind me. Worker Protection Bill 4 “If I test positive I’m (expletive alternative for ‘in trouble’)” someone behind me laughs, nervous, impatiently shifting their Santa Rosa man sentenced 4 weight from one foot to the other, nodding their head to the “yups” Elderberry Commons 5 and “uhuhs” they receive in agreement. School Board Report 5 We’re told to stay home, inundated with encouragement and pleas Police Logs 5 to stick it out for the benefit of our individual and communal health Sebastopol Little League 7 and well-being. What happens when the resources to achieve ade- quate social cooperation are lacking, severely, for a substantial por- The Perfect Pairing 12 tion of our population? A will to comply and the ability to comply are not always so conveniently aligned. Like my neighbors in the testing line, like so many others, I wonder what will happen if I, or Honor Jackson points to a flip chart in the office where, pre-COVID-19, he would normally meet twice anyone else in my household gets sick. The ability to quarantine is, a month with Sonoma County youth. unfortunately, a privilege. Robert Grant For most of the Bay Area—an area that tends to pride itself on By Cassandra May Albaugh After football, Jackson had a 30-year career as Café Espresso providing a slew of resources to its low-income and other under- As a journalist, I enjoy sharing the many com- a manager with Longs Drug Store, retiring in represented citizens, many resources needed to ensure the health and munity programs available in Sonoma County. 2006. Half his employees were teenagers, so he Feature of the week safety of all of our residents, during a time of national and global Fence at The Top, a registered 501(C)(3) non- was no stranger to challenges youth faced. But it crisis, continue to be far less than adequate. The cooperation of our profit out of Santa Rosa is one such program. It’s didn’t start there. He said “My mom always, when entire population, or even a majority of our population to adhere to a “comprehensive mentoring program for at-risk I was a kid, had us helping” others. And through health and safety guidelines relies on the assumption that we all pos- youth in Sonoma County.” Under the direction of that, “I always wanted to work with youth.” And sess the means to do so. For an individual to be able to quarantine, founder Honor Jackson, it’s been around since he did so. He worked with kids at the various Ju- as an example, would require remote access to all things necessary 2007. I had the pleasure to interview Jackson on venile Halls during his school years and football’s to their survival, something that is not currently available to a con- January 14. You can also read about the program off-season. He said he “always had this feeling I siderable amount of people. at their website: www.FenceAtTheTop.com. wasn’t helping enough. So, I wanted to do some- Weekly Columns ‘Stay Home’ see page 3 Their mission is to provide youth they serve thing to help them not get there.” Thus, he started Thomas Elias 3 “with vital life skills that will foster the greatest Fence at The Top. Darrin Jenkins 3 success possible for each of them.” Their goals are Jackson said he “always felt physical activity Sweeping up solutions 3 Hit and run fatality to provide a safe haven, instill a sense of purpose should be a part of what we do.” Using his con- Words to ponder 3 and develop skills and tools to help the kids reach nections with the NFL, he’s run sports camps in History 3 their goals. To do that they provide tutoring, run Rohnert Park and Santa Rosa. Some of the expe- Woman sentenced to prison sports and health programs, conduct mentoring ditions the kids went on were to sports venues to Defendant Nancy Jeannethe Serrano, 26 years old of Santa Rosa, sessions, take field trips and sponsor Bible Study watch professional sport teams play. He also said, was sentenced to three years in state prison by the Honorable Mark classes. “that we have taken youth who have never been Urioste following her convictions in November of last year for leav- Space is provided in partnership with the Com- outside of their city or across the Golden Gate ing the scene of an accident, vehicular manslaughter and driving on munity Baptist Church located at 1620 Sonoma Bridge to places like Washington DC, Tahoe to ex- a suspended license. Avenue in Santa Rosa. They employ 4-6 tutors, perience the snow, see the plays The Nutcracker, The charges resulted from a collision on Highway 12 near two are bilingual and have 15-20 regular volun- Hamilton and meet and greet local celebrities.” He Madrone Road on the evening of June 5, 2020 at about 8:20 p.m. teers. Youth they serve range from ages 7 to 18. also brings in motivational speakers, involves the Sportsman’s Report 7 Adrian Albert was riding his bicycle westbound on Highway 12 Jackson said “volunteers are so key” to what they kids in community service, and shows them how when he was struck from behind by Serrano’s vehicle. Serrano con- do. Most years, they serve between 150-200 youth. to do an employment search. Tutoring and men- tinued driving into the City of Sonoma where she parked her car in This year because of the pandemic they are work- toring sessions are also key program elements. a quiet residential area and then left the area on foot. Serrano ulti- ing with just 3-4 dozen youth with virtual online As to the challenges of starting and running his Entertainment mately contacted law enforcement and confessed to being the driver efforts. Their center is open between 3-5 p.m. as program, Jackson said the number one challenge of the vehicle that fled the scene. most tutoring is done after school. The church also is always money. You must fund raise and get District Attorney Ravitch stated, “When someone is involved in serves as a central drop off and pick-up site when enough donations “to do programs you’d like to a collision, they have a legal obligation to stop and render aid or call field trips are taken. do.” Most years the budget runs around $110,000. for help. Serrano’s actions demonstrated that she was only concerned Jackson, a retired NFL player, graduated Tamal- It goes towards hiring tutors, outfitting the space for herself and a state prison sentence demonstrates how seriously pais High School in Mill Valley and obtained his with computers and materials, providing trans- my office handles these cases.” degree from University of Pacific in Stockton. portation to events, obtaining bibles to give the Adrian Albert, who was originally from Romania, earned his mas- Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1971, he was kids for the Bible Study classes. This year they ter’s degree at Stanford University and his Ph.D. at Massachusetts traded to the New England Patriots as part of a gave four laptops and four Chrome books to kids Institute for Technology. He was the founder and CEO of a start-up multi-player deal. He played various positions to that needed them for distance learning and stay company called Terrafuse which Mr. Albert had moved from San include Wide Receiver and Strong Safety. Signing connected with the program. The overwhelming Scott Sheldon 10 Francisco to Sonoma because of its rural setting and it reminded him as a free agent in 1973 with the New York Giants, percentage of kids in the program are from disad- Ken Weise 10 of his hometown in Romania. he played with them until a leg injury ended his vantaged or families of color; but not always. They This case was investigated by the Napa Area CHP office and Lyn career a couple years later. He maintained his re- serve all kids. McCarthy with the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office and lationship with the NFL, serving as President of ‘Fence at the Top’ see page 10 Health... prosecuted by Matt Hubley. Judge Mark Urioste presided over the the Northern California chapter of the NFL Alumni case. Body... Association from 1996 until 2012. Mind... Sprit... West County Soroptimist Club Julie Ann Soukoulis 6 Steven Campbell 6 George Malkemus 6 resurrected by Sebastopol residents Glenn Mollette 6 By Brandon McCapes For a hundred years, Soroptimist International of the Americas, founded in Oakland in 1921, has been working in communities across the Western Hemisphere to empower women by providing them access to opportunity. Kids The Sebastopol Soroptimist Club, founded in 1949, dematerialized in the 1990s, leaving a void in the provision of services to women and girls in the West County. That is until club leaders Robin McNatt and Elizabeth Smith, two community- service oriented relative newcomers to Se- Activities for kids bastopol, met over a bottle of wine at the Kids activities Peacetown Music Festival two and a half years including coloring pages ago. “She had a bottle of wine, and I wanted a glass, so I started talking to her,” McNatt said. “I said, ‘You have a bottle of wine, we’re going to be friends.’” But Smith and McNatt, both of whom moved to Sebastopol around the same time in 2018, had more in common than their shared appreciation for wine: a spirit of civic service. McNatt, an ex- Pet column 4 ecutive coach who helps professionals develop leadership skills, and Smith, a community organ- izer who founded the Peacetown Family Village and has had her hand in organizing successful Puzzles events like the recent Snowflake hunt, became Crossword 11 fast friends. Sudoku 11 Smith had past experience in a chapter of the Word Search 11 Soroptimist International club in Yuba City, and Horoscope 11 she and McNatt, who also has a long history of volunteer work, began recruiting. When they Public Notices numbered 12 members, they chartered the West Sonoma County Soroptimist International Club Public notices 5, 8, 9, 11 in fall of 2018. Avisos Públicos 5, 8, 9, 11 Soroptimist International of the Americas, which celebrates its centennial this year, has over Soroptimist International of West Sonoma County President Elizabeth Smith and founding members Kathy Marzullo, 160,000 members in 21 countries and territories Classifieds Bobbie Larson and Joyce Oneko take a selfie break while refinishing the gazebo in Ragle Park. across the American continents. It is one of four Classifieds 4 Photo courtesy Elizabeth Smith. ‘Soroptimist’ see page 7 2 - Friday, January 22, 2021 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove-Sebastopol The Community Voice

Established 1993 LETTERS TO THE VOICE: January, human trafficking Member California Printed on 100% The Community Voice encour- Newspaper Publishers Association recycled paper Don’t be paltry ages readers to submit letters for The Community Voice publication. Letters must include Give every American a awareness month ©Rohnert Park, California the author’s first and last name, $2,000 stimulus check instead January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month forced to do so, are entitled to receive the same January 22, 2021 telephone number and address of the paltry $600 being pushed - a time to spread community awareness about this services as any other CSEC (commercial sexual Volume No. 28, Issue No. 51 for verification. We will not pub- by Republican Mitch Mc- lish unsigned letters or e-mails, inhumane practice. Trafficking in human beings exploitation of children) youth. ©Sebastopol, California Connell. Ask the millions of and we reserve the right to edit is an oppressive occurrence that affects people in All forms of human trafficking are a gross vio- Volume No. 1, Issue No. 17 vulnerable people who will re- or refuse letters. Please keep all nations of the world. The International Labor lation of human rights. ceive stimulus checks if they your remarks free from obsceni- Organization estimates that there are 40.3 million Sex work is different than human trafficking. Published: Every Friday would rather receive $600, or ties. The Community Voice will victims of human trafficking globally, with hun- Human trafficking is not sex work, and sex work Phone (707) 584-2222 the $2,000 dollars that President not publish more than one letter dreds of thousands in the United States. The vic- is not human trafficking. Sex work is an umbrella FAX (707) 584-2233 Trump and Democrats are ask- in a 60-day period from any one tims of this crime in the U.S. are men and women, term, but we will use it in this post to refer to con- ing for. Will $600 or $2,000 a person. Please keep letters to a adults and children, and foreign nationals and U.S. sensual sex acts between adults in exchange for Adjudication: The Community person help the still weak econ- maximum of 400 words and can citizens. money without the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Voice is an adjudicated newspa- omy more. And really, why is be submitted to: The reality is that even though we have tools A critical distinction between sex work and human per of general circulation in ac- “one” Kentucky Republican 1) letters@thecommuni- that can help determine how many people are af- trafficking is one thing; consent. To conflate the cordance with the laws of Mitch McConnell being al- tyvoice.com or fected by human trafficking, the actual proportion two is harmful to both human trafficking sur- California by decree number lowed to force his will on mil- 2) Online at thecommuni- of victims of forced labor as a result of trafficking vivors, and adults working in the commercial sex 207762 of the Superior Court of lions of Americans in such a tyvoice.com or is unknown. This is because human trafficking is industry. Trafficking survivors are being exploited Sonoma County, dated August crucial situation. 3) mail them to P.O. Box 2038, a crime that often takes place in plain sight. in some capacity, either by a trafficker who is fi- 22, 1994, and qualified for publi- Ron Lowe Rohnert Park, Ca, 94927. While we know this is not easy information to nancially benefiting from their labor, or by a situ- cation of matters required by law Nevada City take in, we at Team Verity would like you to know ation so coercive (such as extreme poverty, to be published in a newspaper. that there is hope, and that ending human traffick- substance addiction, or chronic homelessness) that On August 8, 2008 the decree ing is possible! Christine Castillo, Executive Di- they are forced to engage in sex acts in order to 242968 was granted by the Supe- Letters are an avenue to communication rector of Verity and survivor of sexual violence survive. Sex workers, however, are adults who are rior Court of California to be the write a letter to The Community Voice for publication and human trafficking, sat down with Elizabeth freely consenting to engage in sex work. Newspaper of general circulation Quiroz and Lisa Diaz, also survivors of sexual To assume that all sex workers are being traf- for City of Rohnert Park, CA. [email protected] abuse and human trafficking. In this informative ficked is patronizing and stigmatizing to sex work- Ownership: and inspiring video, they discussed their stories, ers. At the same time, criminalizing sex workers The Community Voice is a sub- their survival, and their healing. can be extremely harmful to both sex workers, and sidiary of The Shah Family There is hope for survivors of human traffick- human trafficking victims. This is just one of the LLC., a family owned and oper- Religion and Spirituality ing. As Elizabeth Quiroz states in the video, “there many reasons it is vitally important that we con- ated business in Rohnert Park is hope for all survivors, hope for a different life. tinue to educate ourselves on the differences be- since 2003. A life where they too can apply for scholarships, tween sex workers and trafficking survivors, Directory they too can go to college, they too can have a especially if we work within the rape crisis field Mission Statement healthy relationship, they too can be a mother, a as service providers. The human rights of sex The Community Voice is pub- grandmother, they too can do whatever it is they workers are routinely violated across the globe. lished to provide a fair, accurate, CHURCH OF THE OAKS A Spiritual Community and Life Enrichment Center put their mind to.” Sex workers deserve to feel safe and be treated objective and honest voice for Minister - Patrick M. McCarty Sex work and human trafficking cannot and with respect, just like anyone else in a work envi- the community, its leaders, and 160 W. Sierra, Cotati should not be conflated. Sex work can involve sex ronment. This often is not the case, and those who businesses; leadership that con- Sunday Services: 11 am and physical touching, webcam or phone sex, engage in consensual sex work are often stigma- tributes to the betterment of our www.churchoftheoaks.org dancing, and many other consensual, sexual activ- tized, criminalized, degraded, and subjected to acts community; information that re- Church Phone:707-695-6098 ities. The line between sex work and sexual ex- of violence and discrimination. Protecting the flects our community in every- ploitation is that line we love to talk about: rights of all sex workers and promoting their health thing we do. CROSS AND CROWN LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL consent. and safety, are necessary and critical steps. We will continuously serve as 5475 Snyder Lane - Rohnert Park The differences between exploitation and con- Survival sex is different from both human traf- the leading information source Sunday Services: 8 am - Worship, 9 am - Education, 10 am - Worship sensual encounters may seem obvious to us, but ficking and sex work. People who engage in sur- while never compromising our they are often misunderstood or overlooked. In re- vival sex are trading sexual favors in order so that principles by exercising our role Church Web Site: School Web Site: ality, the distinctions between them can sometimes they can have their most basic needs met – needs of seeking practical solutions and www.crossandcrownrp.org www.crossandcrownschoolrp.org be almost indistinguishable and you may not be such as food, safety, or place to sleep. Church Phone: 707/795-7853. School Phone: 707-795-7863 protecting those living within our able to recognize a trafficked victim. We often Those who are without shelter and disadvan- community. imagine trafficking victims as smuggled interna- taged are most likely to engage in survival sex. It FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Publisher/CEO tional refugees or kidnapped children, but the sit- is estimated that one out of three of those without Rev. Pam Novelly uations that sex trafficking survivors face vary shelter in North America has engaged in survival Yatin Shah Worship 10 am, Sunday dramatically and the act of exploitation is often sex. Despite the distinct differences in human Contemplative prayer. This is a PC(USA) congregation. Business office "A thoughtful and contemplative worship experience". subtler. trafficking and survival sex, sometimes the lines Human trafficking, sex work, survival sex. We between these two acts are fluid. Survival sex can Rose Shah 190 Arlen Dr., Rohnert Park. 707-795-6620 may have heard these terms before, but what do potentially escalate to trafficking and victimiza- they really refer to? Often these terms get lumped tion. This is because traffickers who exploit peo- Advertising [email protected]. www.faithpresbyterianrp.org together, creating confusion. As discussions ple in this way seek out individuals who are Tracy Si around human trafficking continue to expand, it already engaging in survival sex. Alternatively, FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH Circulation has never been more important to know the differ- those who escape violent sex trafficking are at risk PASTORS: ence – so we can make a difference. for reverting to survival sex again after they have Bill Poole MICHAEL HAYWARD, CHRIS MOGHTADERI Human trafficking is a global issue, and by managed to escape. 10 AM SERVICE General Office global, we mean it can happen anywhere; includ- Though adults who engage in survival sex may ing in our own communities. Trafficking is not not identify as survivors of human trafficking, they Claudia Smith 707-795-2222 only something that happens in major cities; it is still deserve to receive services and support. 7352 BORIS CT., ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928 Website & Social Media WWW. FCCRP.ORG. [email protected] happening here in Sonoma County. Human traf- It is critical that we fight for the human rights ficking is the act of using forceful, fraudulent, or of all people. We need to raise awareness about Charlotte Grayson coercive tactics to obtain or exploit commercial human trafficking so that we can end it forever. Tracy Si PENNGROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Conor Anderson sex or other types of labor. Simply put, trafficking We need to erase the stigma placed on sex workers Sundays - 10:30am is when someone benefits from another person’s and fight for their human rights. We need to make News Currently we are meeting outdoors in our Garden, labor, and has utilized force, fraud, or coercion to services available to disadvantaged populations so News Team Leader two doors south of the Church weather permitting facilitate that labor taking place. Trafficking is a that they do not need to feel the need to engage in Irene Hilsendager with masks on and social distancing. human rights violation, and victims of trafficking survival sex. can be people from all walks of life– including At Verity, we do not criminalize sex workers or Cassandra May Albaugh 707-795-5919 9970 Oak Street, Penngrove, CA 94951 adult men and women, as well as young girls and take part in “operation” that law enforcement may Sports [email protected] boys. do. Law enforcement will call us after an “opera- Paul Matli www.penngrovechurch.org While it is extremely important to understand tion,” and we will go to ensure that everyone in- that sex work is not the same thing as human traf- volved has access to our resources and knows to

SHILOH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, ficking, there is one area that can become muddied contact us should they ever need us. Sex workers Entertainment in terms of the law. When minors “consent” to can and do get sexually assaulted. When it hap- Rev. Samuel Tharpe (Pastor) Bible study 9:30 am. Worship Service 10 am commercial sex, it is still considered to be human pens, it is not the punchline of a joke; sexual vio- Column contributors: trafficking. With adult survivors, in order for a sit- lence is perpetuated across industries. We can end Thomas Elias 7450 Santa Barbara Ave., Rohnert Park. 707-322-1251 uation to be labeled human trafficking, at least one sexual violence by working together to promote Steve Campbell of three factors must be present; either force, fraud, consent and eliminating exploitation. Julie Ann Soukoulis ST. JOHN'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH or coercion used to exploit labor or sex. These fac- To learn more on how to spot the signs, follow George Malkemus Rev. Betty Pagett, Pastor tors need not be present, however, for a minor to us on Facebook or instagram where we are posting Ken Weise Sunday Worship 10:30 am via Zoom be considered a trafficking victim. In the state of educational material all month! If your group, or- Scott Sheldon Music with Lori Sikorski California, minors are unable to consent to sex; ganization, or company would like a presentation Jeff James E-mail: [email protected] for Zoom Link or information therefore, any minor who engages in any type of about human trafficking, labor trafficking, and/or "A progressive church with friendly people" commercial sex act is viewed as a trafficking sur- sex trafficking, give our Bilingual Human Traf- Cindy Caruso “Join us in our service to the community, love is not closed, just our building!” Bill Hanson 5150 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, 707-584-9780, vivor in the eyes of the law. Force, fraud, or coer- ficking Caseworker a call at (707) 545-7270 x 25. Darrin Jenkins www.stjohnsunitedmethodist.org cion does not need to be proven, and the minor If you think that you or someone you know has does not need to have a “trafficker” involved in the been exploited, call our hotline at (707) 545-7273 Don Schwartz situation. Any minors who have participated in any time of day or night. Mickey Zeldes commercial sex acts, whether or not they were Natasha Senteney Dr. Glenn Mollette Suzanne Guerra Religion Katie Davis Natasha Dallin Brandon McCapes and Patrick Norton Savannah Ashley Spirituality

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City council Biblical principle of “an eye Gascon also threatens to have cil rang in the new year on Jan- continues to prioritize fiscal re- for an eye,” rather than make prosecutors freeze out judges uary 12 by setting some sponsibility. In addition, they penalties for any single crime who don’t go along with his priorities for the year. They hope to add homes affordable greater than their actual effect edicts by not filing felony cases came up with a list of their top to all residents and make im- on victims. The conflict is a in their courtrooms, even 10 and I’d like to share some of provements to our parks and dramatic reflection of the di- though state law and state them with you this week. Look streets. vide within the state’s Demo- Supreme Court decisions give for the remaining priorities in Another priority that is cratic Party between moderates judges the power to add sen- an upcoming edition. echoed throughout the council and ultra-liberals calling them- tence enhancements to criminal One of council’s top priori- is the need to address climate selves progressives. During charges where they believe it’s ties is to do everything they can change. The emergency is real last year’s presidential primary, justified. Enhancements can to support our residents and and the council committed to this divide saw the ultra-liberal add years to a prison sentence. businesses through the pan- addressing it locally. You will Vermont Sen. Bernard Sanders This, Gascon’s office argued demic. Providing businesses likely hear more about our ef- take 35 percent of California’s in one directive, can “(waste) with vital access to information forts in upcoming publications City of RP Updates Thomas D. Elias Democratic vote while other, critical financial state and local about available state and federal and meetings. By City Manager California focus more moderate candidates like resources.” funding programs. Safeguard- Even with the pandemic, Darrin Jenkins President-elect Joe Biden and Ultimately, it will be local ing our business owners so that I’m excited that the council The identity crisis that has di- his transportation secretary- voters who decide via a pro- they can continue operating. wants to take on these issues. council by email. Contact infor- vided the California Democratic designate Pete Buttigieg got 65 posed recall election whether For our residents, council is Please join me and the rest of mation for the councilmembers Party for the last few years is percent. Gascon is carrying out the pub- determined to continue to pro- the city council by participating and myself are available on the now playing out in full force in That was akin to the margin lic will. vide information about testing, in an upcoming meeting. Meet- city’s website. the court system of the state’s by which U.S. Sen. Dianne Fe- And the deputy district attor- vaccines and vital resources -- ings are held the second and Continuing to practice social largest county. instein, a moderate, won her neys’ union has sued Gascon, like food and assistance with fourth Tuesday of each month distancing and wearing your This is one meaning of the 2018 primary against the self- saying he is trying to force his paying rent. By calling 2-1-1 at 6 p.m. Meeting information mask are things we all need to controversy that followed De- described progressive Kevin de deputies to choose between you can equip yourself with in- is available on the city’s web- make a priority. Your neighbors, cember’s order by George Gas- Leon, now a Los Angeles city “following the law, their oath or formation to help you navigate site at www.rpcity.org/meeting. friends, coworkers, business con, the newly-elected Los councilman. following orders.” through these unprecedented We look forward to your partic- owners and fellow residents Angeles County District Attor- Gascon, a former deputy Los This all makes sense in the times. ipation and invite you to share need your help. ney, that all 1,000 or so of his Angeles police chief who later context of the struggle for the For several years, the city has your comments at our meetings courtroom deputies immedi- was San Francisco’s district at- soul of California Democrats. successfully achieved a bal- or by getting in touch with ately stop enforcing the state’s torney – and left the city in a Activists on the left often pack “three-strikes-and-you’re-out” crime crisis when he was fin- local caucuses and elect mainly and cease adding potential sen- ished, according to critics – “progressive” delegates to state tence enhancements to any may be the ultimate California party conventions where en- History of Mountain biking charges they file against crimi- carpetbagger, moving from dorsements are decided. nal suspects. south to north and back south This was why, for one exam- Have you ever wondered how mountain biking began? Who “In essence,” said one judge, whenever it could boost his ca- ple, Feinstein ran three years the heroes are that started the major franchise and thrilling sport? “Gascon is saying there are no reer. ago without her party’s backing, I’m sure you’ll be surprised that it all started with a couple of ‘career criminals’ that society His edicts immediately after but won handily anyhow when young hippies pushing the limits of their old Schwinn cruisers, has an interest in keeping off taking office went far beyond the mass of the state’s Democ- bombing down the mountain side of the great Mount Tamalpais. the streets as long as possible. “reforms” he promised while rats decided things. Marin County has been considered as the place where moun- To state that proposition is to campaigning. No one knows if It’s a quarrel that won’t end tain biking really started. In the 1970s a group of young hippies affirm its absurdity.” he could have been elected had soon, but ultra-liberals like Gas- got together and hopped onto their good old pre-World War 2 Gascon argues that penalties voters known what was coming. con should beware that if they Schwinn cruiser bikes. They got off the road and onto the trail, for actual crimes being chad are Supporters justify his moves by swing their party too far left, and between stares and insults they rode on, seeking for the ad- significant on their own and saying they are extensions of they will endanger the Democ- venture and the thrill. They would ride down Mount Tamalpais that sentencing enhancements voter-approved initiatives that rats’ current domination of state a.k.a. Mount Tam, racing down winding trails that they liked to like those for hate crimes and shifted some felonies to less-pe- politics and all its major offices. call Repack, since by the time you were finished, you’d have to third strikes lead to excessive nalized misdemeanors and low- head back home and repack your hub. prison terms disproportionately ered prison populations. Email Thomas Elias at Parts broke on them and injuries were inevitable, considering affecting Blacks and Latinos. But among Gascon’s actions [email protected]. His book, Savannah Ashley the bikes they were on, at the speeds they were going. For a while He contends they do not deter is an attempt at virtual elimina- "The Burzynski Breakthrough, modifying paper boy bikes seemed to be the best bet. They many crimes but do wreck lives tion of cash bail in Los Angeles The Most Promising Cancer stripped off unnecessary parts, making the bikes lighter, at 50 and cause societal damage. County. That’s counter to the Treatment and the Govern- pounds. Later, the group was tired of breaking bike frames and since word had gotten out, they came “People that commit a resounding vote last fall on ment’s Campaign to Squelch It" up with the idea of making their own. Tom Ritchey started his own bikes and called them Ritchey crime…they are going to face Proposition 25, which threw out is now available in a soft cover Frames. Tom’s friends used to call him General Motors because of how fast he could make his bikes. accountability,” he told a re- a recently passed state law ban- fourth edition. For more Elias Not too long later, the original specialized stump-jumpers were made and had been based off porter. “That accountability will ning cash bail. So Gascon is not columns, visit www.californi- Ritchey’s bikes. 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Or unique capabilities and facilities enable us to tackle technical lons of crazy in a two-gal- hind your back, they are behind you for a rea- challenges that others regard as too hard. Our scientific discoveries are unlock- lon bucket. son. ing the mysteries of the universe and our technologies are being used in real-life applications to 2. What screws us up most in 12. Only your real friends will tell you if make the world a safer place. All this is possible because of a staff of amazingly talented, skilled and life is the picture in our head of your face is dirty. dedicated employees.” how it is supposed to be. 13. Another southern rule: If you can’t run 3. Rumors are carried by haters, with the big dogs, stay on the porch. Irene Hilsendager’s column each week touches on moments in the history of Cotati, Rohnert Park spread by fools and accepted by idiots. 14. Some people just need a sympathetic pat and Penngrove. 4. In the south everyone pulls over to let a on the head with a hammer. funeral procession pass. 15. Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. 5. In the south they don’t have fireflies, they clean to the bone. Food for Thought Learn as if you were to live forever.” have “lightning bugs!” 16. When southerners are at a loss for Mahatma Gandhi 6. In the south taters are mandatory while words, they mutter “Lord, help me.” to hold drive-thru shoes are not. In the south sweet tea is the 17. If you focus on your own @$%$ you food drive house wine. can be successful. Help us feed our neighbors 7. North is a direction. The south is a 18. A southern saying. “Rode hard and put he Comm living with illness during the ing T unity lifestyle. up wet.” Translation: Looking rough. erv cold winter months. Food for S 8. There is a southern rule that says you bet- 19. 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NHTSA announces three states The 34th Annual “Stayin’ Strong awarded DMV recall grants and Crabbing’ Along” feed The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Na- sions checks, or safety inspections. tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration an- “Getting a vehicle recall repaired could save A Virtual Celebration of Local Musicians and can vote with your dollars for your favorite booty- nounced that three states will receive a total of $1.3 your life – or the life of someone you love. We’ve 90 years of Rotary Serving the River Communities shaking Rotarian. million to inform vehicle owners about open re- seen remarkable success with this program in will be held Saturday, January 30, 6 p.m. (The While the January 30th show will be virtual, the calls. The States’ motor vehicle departments will Maryland, and we are pleased to be able to expand evening opens with a "social hour" featuring a crab dinner is “real!” Order your dinner by January use the funds to provide recall information with it to three more states,” said NHTSA Deputy Ad- showcase of West County musicians along with a 21 and pick it up at the Luther Burbank Center vehicle registration and at other points of contact. ministrator James Owens. community chat. Auction festivities begin at 7 drive-thru on January 30th between 1 and 4 p.m. “The U.S. Department of Transportation is In 2019, there were 966 safety recalls affecting p.m.) As a special treat, you will be serenaded by the in- proud to work with these three states on this com- more than 53 million vehicles and motor vehicle Let there be crab!! ternational phenom, Carlos Reyes, who is a virtu- monsense solution to help drivers find and repair equipment in the United States. Despite recall no- The small but mighty Russian River Rotary oso on the violin and Paraguayan harp. (And if you unremedied vehicles on American roadways,” said tices and public warnings, NHTSA estimates that Club has been hard at work adapting to the new want more of Carlos, you can bid during the live Acting U.S. Transportation Secretary Steven Brad- 25% percent of recalled vehicles still go unre- normal. Having decided to carry on with their auction for him to perform a private concert in bury. paired. largest fundraiser of the year with some 2021 ad- your own backyard!) The three states that will receive the grant fund- Vehicle recalls are serious and can pose a safety justments, they are proud to present their virtual RSVP now to claim your free ticket and order ing are California, Ohio and Texas. California reg- risk to drivers and their families. All vehicle recall 34th annual “Stayin’ Strong and Crabbing’ Along” your crab dinner! Silent auction bidding opens on isters over 36 million vehicles on an annual basis, repairs are free at the vehicle brand’s dealership. Feed! January 25th at Ohio registers more than 12 million vehicles and During the summer, NHTSA launched its free The virtual show and auction will begin at 6pm https://rrrotarycrabfeed2021.ggo.bid/ Texas conducts 18 million safety inspections per mobile SaferCar app. After the user enters a vehi- on Saturday, January 30th with a social hour fea- Link to Jan 30 Virtual Show and Bidding Site: year. cle identification number or selects a car seat or turing a showcase of talented West County musi- https://rrrotarycrabfeed2021.ggo.bid/ The recall notice the State Motor Vehicle De- tire, the app automatically checks whether a recall cians impacted by Covid 19. (Note that the silent FREE Admission: RSVP here: https://russian- partments will provide to consumers will include is open and alerts the user when a new recall is an- auction will include a “Sponsor a Musician” sec- riverrotary.ejoinme.org/TICKETS a brief description of the defect, the nature of the nounced. The app is available for both iOS and tion where you can provide a grant to one of the Order your Crab Dinner (by Jan 21 at noon): recall, and information on getting it fixed imme- Android devices. Vehicle owners can also check featured performers.) The first hour also features https://russianriverrotary.ejoinme.org/ordercrab diately at a manufacturer’s authorized dealer. for recalls any time by using NHTSA’s VIN a “community chat” to give you a chance to catch ($150—meal for 2, Drive-thru pick-up at LBC States were also encouraged to consider recall no- lookup tool at NHTSA.gov/recalls. up with friends, ask questions and get registered on Jan 30 from 1-4p) tification during driver’s license renewal, emis- for the auction (which you can also do in advance). More Information: Auction festivities begin at 7 p.m. and will once https://russianriverrotary.ejoinme.org/2021CrabFe again feature auctioneer extraordinaire, Senator edHome Mike McGuire. Other highlights include a fun trib- Publicity Contact: Kathy Ocean: 707-869-9403 Sen. Dodd introduces ute to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Russian or [email protected] Worker Protection Bill River Rotary Club and a dance contest where you Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, in- thing, too often we have seen employees who might be injured Santa Rosa man sentenced to troduced legislation to protect contractors who do not carry on the job.” employees of contractors by en- workers’ compensation insur- In California, there are about suring compliance with Califor- ance,” Sen. Bill Dodd said. “My 230,000 licensed contractors in 20 years for trafficking a minor nia workers’ compensation laws. bill will eliminate barriers to 44 different areas, from general “While many do the right coverage so we can protect those building and engineering to elec- Defendant Andrew Paul Flolo, 20 years old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced by the Honorable Shelly tricians, plumbers and landscap- Averill to serve 20 years in prison after entering a no-contest plea last November to six felony offenses ers. About 55 percent claim they involving the human trafficking of a minor. The defendant also admitted that he was armed with a I am ready and waiting have no employees, making firearm while committing two of those crimes. them exempt from a require- District Attorney Ravitch stated, “This defendant used every angle at his disposal to manipulate this for you to ADOPT me! ment to carry workers’ compen- child and control her and for that he will be spending a significant period of time in state prison. Rec- sation insurance. However, ognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, cases such as this provide a reminder that research and enforcement from this type of crime is not confined to other countries, or even urban centers, but can happen in our com- the Contractors State Licensing munity.” Board suggests many of these The charges resulted from an investigation where a 16-year-old girl initially reported to police that claims are false, creating a she’d been beaten and threatened with death if she reported the assault by Flolo. During a follow-up widespread problem of leaving investigation, police learned that Flolo was directing the victim to engage in sexual acts with others workers unprotected. for money, with the funds turned over to him. Additionally, Flolo was regularly providing the minor Sen. Dodd’s bill would re- with heroin and fentanyl. When located and arrested, Flolo was transporting heroin for sale while armed quire all concrete, heating and with an unregistered loaded .40 caliber handgun. air conditioning and tree service Flolo ultimately pled no-contest to offenses including human trafficking of a minor, furnishing con- contractors to carry the insur- trolled substances to a minor, statutory rape, domestic assault, dissuading a witness, and transporting ance, regardless of whether they heroin for the purpose of sales, and admitted being armed with a firearm during the commission of the claim employees or not. Fur- offenses. Flolo will have to register as a sex offender upon his release from prison and will have two ther, it would require that by “strike” priors as a result of his convictions. 2025, all licensed contractors in California voters rejected Proposition 20 last November, which would have classified felony domestic the state carry workers’ com- assault and the human trafficking of a minor as violent felonies. Had the proposition passed Flolo would pensation insurance. have been ineligible to apply for early release from state prison. The bill is sponsored by the The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Andrew Lukas, assisted by Victim Advocate Contractors State License Olivia Carbajal. Detective Jeff Sherman of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department headed the in- Is this adorable or what?! K-Pop is also one of the sweetest Board. vestigation. boys around! He's just 6-months-old so very curious and playful! “Construction is one of the Not shy at all, he really seems to like humans. 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For instance, the county zip code for in surrounding unincorporated areas Commons. regarding the Elderberry Commons project: one purchases a large quantity of coffee daily from for whom Sebastopol is a cultural and commercial The City of Sebastopol Housing Subcommittee took place solely between city and county govern- nearby Coffee Catz in Gravenstein Station. hub, seven percent of respondents reported seeking gave city councilmembers an update on the Elder- mental officials and staff, and another invited ad- “It was really a heartwarmingly collaborative outside help for rent or mortgage payments. berry Commons project at the Jan. 19 regular city jacent business and property owners as well. situation that we were hearing about,” Glass said. Co-Mission’s COO Johnny Nolen acknowl- council meeting. Slayter said that while many nearby business Concerning the $375,000 the county has prom- edged that the survey results were skewed towards The Housing Subcommittee is made up of some owners did not attend, the county has shown its ea- ised the city to offset lost hotel tax revenue and po- more affluent, older and Caucasian residents (with of the biggest names in Sebastopol city govern- gerness to work with local businesses who have tentially fund a homeless outreach coordinator, only three percent of respondents of Hispanic ori- ment: Mayor Una Glass, Planning Director Kari expressed varying degrees of support for the proj- Glass said the county is still working to provide gin, compared to the approximately 10 percent Svanstrom, City Manager Larry McLaughlin and ect, some fearing it will exacerbate existing prob- that funding and will report back in the coming within the target population), so the number of Councilmember Patrick Slayter. lems with Sebastopol’s growing homeless months. those negatively affected by Covid-19 in terms of The County of Sonoma purchased the Se- population. Still, Slayter said so far everything has The name “Elderberry Commons” was chosen economic and housing insecurity is likely larger. bastopol Inn as part of Project Homekey, a state been running smoothly. because, according to Glass, prior to Western col- Council members and staff concurred that de- program that awarded counties funding to provide “Everything seems to be going well with the onization, local Native American tribes frequented spite the disproportionate responses, the survey permanent supporting housing for homeless resi- vendors and DEMA as the operator, and the private the Sebastopol area to gather elderberries. would still be helpful in providing informational dents with pre-existing health conditions that make security hired by DEMA on site,” Slayter said. The committee report also addressed the effects guidance for the city in meeting the needs of its them more vulnerable to severe Covid-19-related “Granted it is a very small period of time, but to of Covid-19 on housing security among Se- residents. infections. date things are going as we had hoped.” Petaluma bastopol residents and an affordable housing proj- Planning Director Kari Svanstrom updated The county received over $14 million to pur- organization DEMA, Inc. provides nursing-home ect still in the planning stages. councilmembers on an 84-unit 100-percent afford- chase the Sebastopol Inn alongside a hotel in Santa level care for residents and runs the program on Glass said funding from the recent federal able housing project proposed on Bodega Avenue, Rosa, and according to subcommittee members, the ground. Covid-19 relief package will likely make its way which is still in the preliminary stages of the ap- the county has been following through on its word Slayter emphasized discussions regarding fenc- down from the federal government to the state and proval process, working with the Design Review to work with the city and local businesses in the ing for the project, which the county will run eventually Sonoma County. From there, Glass said Board. The developers submitted a formal appli- implementation of the program. Because the through the city’s Design Review Board, respon- West County Community Services, which pro- cation in Dec. 2020, which will eventually county purchased the property in a deal directly sible for ensuring building projects comply with vided, among other things, rental assistance from progress through the Planning Commission before with the property owners, the city did not have a the City General Plan’s functional and aesthetic October through December via the CARES Act, heading to the city council for approval. say in whether the process was approved. guidelines. will likely help distribute the funds. “Even though they are on county property, they Glass also noted that the county Community According to the results of a study announced Public Notices: CRPUSD School Board report NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CANCELED: WILL BE RENOTICED FOR A FUTURE MEETING

By Cassandra May Albaugh NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Rohnert Park will The Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District conducted their first regular board meeting of 2021 conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on the following APPLICATION on January 26, 2021 at the on Tuesday January 19. The meeting was attended by approximately 40 online viewers and lasted two hour of 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as each matter is reached. hours. The public meeting was preceded by a 45-minute closed session, and the board went back into Consistent with Executive Orders No. N-25-20 and No. N-29-20 from the Executive Department of the State of California and the Sonoma County Health Official’s March 17, closed session afterwards. 2020 and March 31, 2020 Shelter in Place Orders, the City Council Meeting will not be On the agenda for the closed sessions were three items. They were labor negotiations with the dis- physically open to the public and City Councilmembers will be teleconferencing into the trict’s three unions, conference with legal counsel about anticipated litigation concerning exposure to meeting via Zoom Video Communications software. possible discrimination and harassment allegations and the Superintendent’s Employee Performance To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can observe the meeting on Cable Channel 26 or by visiting meet- Evaluation. Board President Chrissa Gillies reported no action was taken during the first closed ses- ing central on our website https://www.rpcity.org/city_hall/city_council/meeting_central. sion. Public comments may be submitted as set forth below. Student board reports from Reagan Shacklett, representing Rancho Cotate HS and Addison Pickrell, representing Technology HS were presented. Emilie King, representing the Rohnert Park Cotati Edu- PUBLIC HEARING – Vast Oak North Phase 3B Development Area Plan I– File No. PLDP20-0002 – University District Specific Plan, City of Rohnert Park – cators Association followed. Her report included updates on progress for the Memorandum of Under- City Council consideration of the Vast Oak North Phase 3B Development standing between the district and union for reopening schools and on Governor Newsom’s January Area Plan I: Motor-Court (Four-Pack)/Conventional Lots and Parkways at proposed budget as it pertains to schools. Currently it’s just a proposal and details have yet to be worked University District. The proposed action is consistent with the University District out. King on behalf of the union said, “considering the good news we ask you plan for the future and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and EIR Addendum. The University District Specific Plan is located on approximately 300 acres south of Keiser Avenue, make our educators a priority.” west of Petaluma Hill Road, and north of Copeland Creek. Among the routine items passed were the annual accounting of developer fees for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2020. Chief Business Official Robert Marical said these fees in 2020 came to Members of the public may provide public comment by sending comments to the $2,112,787 based on $3.79 per square foot for residential development and $.61 per square foot on Clerk by email at [email protected]. Comments are requested by 3:00 p.m. on commercial development. These funds, Fund 25, are used to offset building costs. In 2020 $850,000 the day of the meeting, but can be emailed until the close of the Agenda Item for which the comment is submitted. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in was spent for the Lawrence Jones Middle School Performing Arts Band Room and $500,000 for the the subject line of the email and should be a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds Evergreen Elementary Multi-Use Room. Additional funds were used for various consultants and ad- to approximately 3 minutes of speaking time. The comments will be read for the record, ministrative costs. There was a $2,840,000 balance carried over, which will be used to continue the with a maximum allowance of 30 minutes of total public comments, subject to the Mayor’s Evergreen project and complete the Rancho Cotate High School sports field in 2021. discretion. If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as a part of the record of the meeting Not so routine, the board authorized participation in the California School Finance Authority State but will not be read for the record or considered in connection with the agenda item. Aid Intercept Notes. Part of the fiscal problems of school districts is cash flow. For example, when the Questions regarding these matters prior to the meeting should be directed to Planning state defers school funding for their own budgetary concerns, the schools may have insufficient cash Division Staff at (707) 588-2231. flow to meet their obligations. That means they must borrow money, but they can’t just go down to the NOTE: If you challenge the nature of the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public meetings described bank to do so. So, either through the Sonoma County Office of Education or this Statewide compact, in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rohnert Park at, or they can deal with any cash flow problems for short term financing needs. Which one they’ll use will prior to, the public meetings. be determined later, but by passing this resolution they now have an additional option to use as needed. Marical also gave his usual monthly budget and enrollment updates. He stressed the same good news previously reported by King, but he also cautioned it’s just a proposal at this point. He’ll know more Preparation Date: January 14, 2021 Sylvia Lopez Cuevas City Clerk about what is or what isn’t forthcoming by the May budget update. He also stressed that many of the Publish Date: January 22, 2021 City of Rohnert Park proposals will impact the 2021-2022 budget and not so much this year’s budget. Finally, he reported The Community Voice the district loss a net of thirteen students in December. Two moved to Los Angeles and another eleven moved completely out of state. Superintendent Dr. Mayra Perez again presented an update on reopening school plans. She summa- $ rized where “we are now” to include the county remaining in the purple tier as of January 18. Therefore the district is unable to identify a reopening date at this time. She also reported on “new” guidelines FBN 40! received on January 14, many of which were previously provided; however, testing of students is a new requirement for reopening schools. She also discussed vaccines for staff which may become avail- Pub:  
 One business name and up to 2 owner names able in February and would likely be administered at a school site with no charge to the teachers and The Community Voice $ staff. Elementary school staff will be prioritized ahead of Secondary School teachers and district office employees. Name change 95! Perez then outlined what the district was doing to prepare for reopening to include planning for the All legal notices To publish your legal notices in return of special populations. These are English Language learners, homeless and foster youth, low in- are also available come, or students who for one reason or another were unable to participate in distance learning. Initially for viewing online at these students would return to school sites and do supervised distance learning on their campus. Based The Community Voice call 584-2222 on her recommendation, the board approved extending regular distance learning until March 16, 2021 TheCommunityVoice.com [email protected] and holding distance learning on school sites when feasible for these special populations. POLICE LOGS: 1/9/21 4:31 p.m.: Petty theft was reported on Golf Rohnert Park 11:06 a.m.: A 63-year-old male was arrested for an Course Dr. outside warrant on Rohnert Park Exp. 1/8/21 1:43 p.m.: A 30-year-old male was arrested for an 1/13/21 8:38 a.m.: A stolen vehicle was reported on Montana Pl. outside warrant on Rohnert Park Exp. 12:55 a.m.: A 34-year-old male was arrested for 8:51 a.m.: A 35-year-old male was arrested for an outside warrant 8:18 p.m.: A 41-year-old female was arrested for battery on a spouse, child endangerment and on Rohnert Park Exp. burglary and vandalism on Snyder Ln. possessing a narcotic controlled substance on 9:28 a.m.: Petty theft was reported on Camino Colegio. 11:56 p.m.: A 37-year-old male was arrested for Hermosa Ct. 9:32 a.m.: Vehicle tampering was reported on Snyder Ln. grand theft auto, evading a peace officer and vio- 6:19 a.m.: A stolen vehicle was reported on 10:33 a.m.: A stolen vehicle was reported on Gretchen Ct. lation of post release into community. Megan Pl. 2:12 p.m.: A missing person was reported on Laguna Dr. 11:56 p.m.: A 37-year-old female was arrested for 8:37 a.m.: Petty theft was reported on Dowdell 5:01 p.m.: Vehicle tampering was reported on Walnut Ct. an outside warrant on Enterprise Dr. Ave. 6:11 p.m.: A 30-year-old male was arrested for public intoxication 10:13 a.m.: A possible deceased body was re- and violating probation on Country Club Dr. 1/10/21 ported on Corte Pintado. 7:42 p.m.: A 27-year-old female was arrested for an outside warrant 8:57 a.m.: A 39-year-old male was arrested for as- 11:47 a.m.: A suicide threat was reported on on Golf Course Dr. sault and false imprisonment on Redwood Dr. Jacaranda St. 8:10 p.m.: Petty theft was reported on Redwood Dr. 10:23 a.m.: Petty theft was reported on Golf 3:46 p.m.: Vandalism was reported on Burton Course Dr. W. Ave. 11:54 a.m.: A 38-year-old female was arrested for an outside warrant on Rohnert Park Exp. 2:59 p.m.: Petty theft was reported on Redwood Dr. Cotati 5:10 p.m.: Petty theft was reported on Rohnert Park Exp. 5:39 p.m.: Petty theft was reported on Redwood Dr. 1/8/21 9:53 p.m.: A 35-year-old male was arrested for resisting a peace of- Nothing to report ficer on Redwood Dr. 10:19 p.m.: Grand theft was reported on Redwood Dr. 1/9/21 7:58 a.m.: Grand theft was reported on Mendelssohn Ct. 1/11/21 12:42 p.m.: Burglary was reported on Hwy. 116 S. 2:19 a.m.: An auto burglary was reported on Redwood Dr. 11:07 a.m.: An attempted burglary was reported on E. Cotati Ave. 1/10/21 11:17 a.m.: Child abuse was reported on Salamanca St. 12:14 p.m.: Domestic battery with injury on Old Redwood Hwy. 11:54 a.m.: Child abuse was reported on Boris Ct. 2:24 p.m.: A 35-year-old male was arrested for an outside warrant 4:14 p.m.: Burglary was reported on Hollingsworth Circle. on Maple Ave. 4:42 p.m.: Vandalism was reported on Golf Course Dr. 3:16 p.m.: A 22-year-old male was arrested for an outside warrant 5:02 p.m.: A fight was reported on Rohnert Park Exp. on Hwy. 116 S. 5:07 p.m.: Petty theft was reported on Redwood Dr. 4:11 p.m.: A missing person was reported on E. Cotati Ave. 6:48 p.m.: Vandalism was reported on Redwood Dr. 5:31 p.m.: Petty theft was reported on George St. 9:09 p.m.: A 20-year-old female was arrested for an outside warrant. 1/12/21 12:00 a.m.: A possible deceased body was reported on Mandolin 1/11/21 Way. 10:58 p.m.: A 48-year-old male was arrested for an outside warrant 9:53 a.m.: Grand theft was reported on Adele Ave. on Hwy. 116 S. 12:18 p.m.: Petty theft was reported on Redwood Dr. 2:31 p.m.: Vandalism was reported on Parkway Dr. 1/12/21 2:59 p.m.: Petty theft was reported on Snyder Ln. 12:30 a.m.: A 43-year-old male was arrested for possessing a con- 3:08 p.m.: Promiscuous shooting was reported on Alta Ave. trolled substance on Hwy. 116 S. 3:57 a.m.: A 32-year-old male and a 29-year-old female were ar- rested for outside warrants on Old Redwood Hwy. 7:36 a.m.: A 31-year-old female was arrested for destroying other’s property and possessing a controlled substance on Redwood Dr. 6:12 a.m.: An auto burglary was reported on E. Cotati Ave. 7:52 a.m.: Vandalism was reported on E. Cotati Ave. 2:48 p.m.: Grand theft was reported on Blodgett St. 5:22 p.m.: Vehicle tampering was reported on Veronda Ave.

1/13/21 12:14 a.m.: A 29-year-old male was arrested for possessing a con- trolled substance on Myrtle Ave. 3:51 p.m.: A 56-year-old male was arrested for an outside warrant on Hw2y. 116 S. 10:23 p.m.: A 28-year-old male was arrested for driving with a sus- pended license on Old Redwood Hwy.

1/14/21 Nothing to report. 6 - Friday, January 22, 2021 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove-Sebastopol The Community Voice Health...Body...Mind...Spirit... Telling bad news Looking back Today I have a snippet from renowned hospice specialist Bar- bara Karnes to share a little on delivering bad news. Her insights and looking forward on end-of-life care taught me to pause and reflect in an effort to do better in both my private and professional life. Often, we do can provide services to both 3M and Apple pooled resources not realize our perspective is practiced ritualistically. Without you and me. The hospital and and shifted production to make question or reason, for many a culture we were raised with and medical staff, and the selfless millions of masks to help keep do not waiver from. dedication of truck drivers, people safe. Since I began caring for the aging community 23 years ago, I grocery store workers, service • Ford, GM, Tesla and other have seen an evolution in this thinking. Perhaps it is the readily industry workers, farmers and automakers were able to make available knowledge on the information highway (the internet) so many more who risked their ventilators and other medical or a shift in our cultural thinking regarding palliative and hos- lives to keep the economy from devices to help with the pan- pice care. There is definitely a repositioning from traditional de- collapsing. demic. livery of bad news regarding health and wellbeing in the way of • We became accustomed to • Board games and cards more transparency and having more input in one’s treatment or virtual gatherings, weddings, were re-introduced to our living care plans. baby showers, birthday cele- rooms as family and friends Navigating the aging journey “No one wants to be the bearer of bad news,” says Barbara. brations, online learning, re- came together and replaced Julie Ann Soukoulis “Americans are a death-denying society. We view death as the mote working thanks to screen time with a human con- enemy and a failure: something to be feared and avoided. Like technology such as Zoom calls, nection. ostriches we hide our head in the sand to keep from addressing Mind, Body and Spirit and FaceTime video chats. The And the list goes on….. advances we made in tele- Here is what I am looking the fact that we are all going to die someday (just don’t let someday be today or of someone I care Steven Campbell about). health, remote work and virtual forward to in 2021 While there are dynamics to dying from disease or old age, dying is also unique to each person. gatherings will outlast the pan- • Seeing my friends and be- The closest we can get to determining a prognosis is months, weeks, days or hours. There are too Perhaps 2020, in hindsight, demic. coming a better friend many factors involved in dying to be so specific as to say six months, three weeks, or 24 hours. This really is 20/20. • Many of us may never have • Traveling outside Rohnert inability to be specific and the individual uniqueness makes the job of addressing end of life issues “It’s OK to not be OK right to go into an office again. Com- Park. all the more difficult. now and to just do your best to panies have learned to transi- • Learning something new, I think the fear of telling a patient and or family that nothing can be done, that we are talking get through this truly unprece- tion to working remotely and including being more patient about months/weeks/days of life, keeps us healthcare professionals from saying just that. What if we dented time” was the common found that office space may • Laughing until my belly say a person is entering the dying process and they aren't or don’t die when we think they will? What phrase throughout 2020. even be obsolete and expensive. hurts if we are wrong? Looking at the emotional pain we will have caused can keep us quiet. From Washington DC, to the Although telehealth has been • Maintaining my physical A “safe” area of conversation can be found in Advance Directives, speaking of end of life before devastating wildfires, to our around for decades, 2020 be- fitness faced with end of life. Medical facilities are now required to ask if Advance Directives are in place, devastated economy, and the came the year that we finally Statistically speaking, there but it is more often than not hurried over.” pandemic, 2020 was a year we adapted to this incredible way is going to be the worst year in It would be helpful for the patient, family and even the physicians if there was an Advance Direc- will never forget. It may have to better ourselves, both physi- all of our lives. Perhaps 2020 tives “talk” before treatments are begun to hear from the patient what their end-of-life wishes are be- been a year that for the first cally and mentally. was the worse. So now that it’s fore they are actually at the end of their life. Having that conversation, physician and patient, before time, many of us looked around • Drive-in movie theatres behind us, it can only get better. treatment would make it easier for the physician to reopen the door when treatment options are fu- and thought, “My God. What came back, bringing a sense of You can’t really know happi- tile. have we become?” community to small towns that ness without knowing sadness? For more information on how, when and what questions to discuss, call Home Instead Senior Care To pretend we haven’t had thought they were gone for- What is a good day, or year, for the 40/70 booklet. We can send one to you. changed is to ignore the suffer- ever. without experiencing a bad ing. We can’t go through a year • A record number of Ameri- one? Julie Ann Soukoulis is the owner of Home Instead Senior care office in Rohnert Park, mother of like this and not be changed. cans turned out to vote in our 2021 will most likely still be two and passionate about healthy living at all ages. Having cared for her own two parents, she un- We simply cannot go back to national election, pandemic full of ups and downs but we derstands your struggles and aims, through her website, www.homeinstead.com/sonoma to educate what (and who!) we were. notwithstanding. made it through this last year so and encourage seniors & caregivers. Have a caregiving or aging concern? She’d love to hear from And perhaps that’s a good • Black women led the nation of course, we will make it you at 586-1516 anytime. thing. to the historical Presidential through another year, hopefully Because dear reader, to break election of 2020 with more than with more grace, compassion, into the dawn, we must experi- 9 in 10 voting. empathy and patience this time ence the darkness. And it feels • America’s first female vice- around. It is important to stay safe with like a dawn is starting to peek president, the first Black vice- 2020 may not have been through. We have multiple vac- president and the first Asian what we planned. It certainly cines rolling out. Life will get American vice-president, Sen. wasn’t what any of us wanted. “Shelter in Place.” back on track, although maybe Kamala Harris of California, But, perhaps, it’s what we not gotten diabetes. minutes, he would be normal not back to “normal.” It may came into office. needed. The lessons learned this My father’s older brother Ed again. take longer than we would like, • Parents became heroes, as past year are pivotal. Maybe it got late onset type 1 diabetes at One time in 1984, my father but the promise of those bright they had to navigate working all needed to happen for us age 45 in the early 1960s and had a run in with the law be- days ahead is undoubtedly full-time while simultaneously all—humanity—to be on a bet- passed away ten years later at cause of his diabetes. It started strong. I hope that we can go staying home with their kids to ter path ahead. age 55. Uncle Ed did not have when he was playing in a golf into this New Year and practice navigate through virtual learn- Perhaps, 2020 in hindsight good blood sugar control, due tournament at Rohnert Park what we have learned in 2020. ing. really is 20/20. to the lack of medical under- Municipal Golf Course, now To do so, let’s look at the sil- • Celebrity performers put on standing of the disease at the called Foxtail. He had the best ver linings of 2020 free shows that we could enjoy Steven Campbell is the au- time, lack of blood sugar level score of his life, an 81, which • Thousands of strangers vol- from the comfort of our own thor of “Making Your Mind testing at that time and his with a 22 handicap won the unteered to take the experimen- living room Magnificent.” His seminar lifestyle method of controlling tournament. He was so excited tal COVID-19 vaccines with • Americans cleaned out the “Taming Your Mind, Unleash- his blood sugar level using al- that he had a beer to celebrate; potentially unknown risks to animal shelters as we rushed to ing Your Life” is now available cohol and candy bars. he had not had a drink since the themselves, so the safety and adopt and foster pets that were online at In 1973, my father Gene, at diabetes began in 1973. And his efficacy could be tested and in need. stevenrcampbell.teachable.com. The Wealth of Health age 47, lost 30 pounds in one big mistake was he forgot to proven for both you and me. • Distilleries, both small and For more information, call George Malkemus month. He was consistently have lunch due to low blood • We learned to appreciate large, around the country used Steven Campbell at 707-480- thirsty and drank large quanti- sugar and the beer. He drove the selfless dedication of front- their resources to produce hand 5007. This includes good oral hy- ties of liquids. His wife Mar- off to meet his wife Marge at line workers who put their sanitizer. giene, particularly brushing and garet kept making him her sister Rose’s house off health at risk every day so they • Major companies such as flossing. Good oral hygiene is milkshakes to fatten him up to Roberts Road, not far from the particularly important for the no avail. He was diagnosed golf course. Happy as a clam, diabetic patient. Both diabetes with late onset type 1 diabetes. he drove right past the turn off; and periodontal disease are His pancreas had shut down and the low blood sugar stupor had Don't live your life based on chronic inflammatory diseases, stopped producing insulin. My begun. He was driving slow; which weaken the immune re- father began to give himself in- weaving down the road like a sponse. A strong immune re- sulin shots and tried to control drunk. He kept hearing cars Biden or Trump sponse is necessary to fight his blood sugar level in an era honking and people waving and When did life begin for President Donald Trump or President COVID-19, as well as fighting when diabetes control was still shouting. He thought that was Joe Biden? Did Trump's life begin when his father loaned him other infections. little understood. The only funny and wondered what millions to start investing? Did it begin when he married Mela- My father would have been home test for monitoring sugar everyone was so excited about. nia? Or, did life begin when he was elected president? Maybe his 95 on Thursday, January 26. levels was a urine test on litmus Finally, he was stopped in life is beginning now that his presidency is over? Not long after celebrating his paper that registered color when Schellville on the other side of What about Biden? Did Biden's life begin each morning when 94th birthday with family and the sugar level was too high in Sonoma. The CHP asked him he boarded Amtrak headed for Washington? Maybe his life began friends, he peacefully passed the urine. If it did not change how much he had to drink. He when he was elected a senator or even the vice president? Maybe away in February 2020. My fa- color, then the sugar level was happily told him, one beer. his life is just beginning now? ther amazingly dealt with late normal or low. Urine sugar lev- “How long ago?” “About a Trump will have options after the White House. He is a busi- onset type I diabetes for over 47 els can be much different and half an hour ago.” “Sir, I am ar- nessman. He will figure it out. Maybe NBC will seek him to do years, half of his lifetime. He delayed in comparison the one’s resting you for a DUI. Do you The Celebrity Apprentice once again? Yes, NBC hates him but was a special positive man and blood sugar level. His first want a breath test, blood test or they love money. The Celebrity Apprentice made NBC and had a full wonderful life. In physician only gave him three urine test?” “Take your pick; I Trump hundreds of millions of dollars. Someone will publish his honor, I am revisiting an ar- unit of insulin a day when he am not drunk.” Because a Trump's memoirs. I predict he'll make about 50 to 75 million dol- ticle that I wrote in 2017. It fol- needed 65 units. After strug- blood test is the best evidence lars off his book royalties. He has over 70 million loyal follow- lows. gling for many weeks, my fa- in court, the CHP took him a Dr. Glenn Mollette ers. If ten million people buy a book with a $6 to $9 profit for the My Father’s personal expe- ther switched doctors and they Sonoma Medical Facility. A publisher then you can start multiplying the cash. Book publish- rience with Diabetes worked together to establish a nurse took his blood and my fa- ers are all about money and sales. They know the market poten- From my last article, I dis- good program. ther asked her to take extra tial. Trump will stay busy on the speaking circuit. In about a year look for him in a city near you cussed how gum disease is cor- My father began eating a blood and check for blood sugar drawing a crowd. related with a higher risk of regular balanced diet and levels because he was diabetic. Biden's life is only changing in that he finally gets to sleep in the White House. He will be in the developing type 2 diabetes. Pe- stopped drinking alcohol. Even He also asked for some juice to same place where so many politicians and families have slept before. Biden is familiar with the na- riodontal disease increases so he had difficulties. His increase his blood sugar level. tion’s Capital. He has practically spent his entire life there in politics. It's what he has awakened to blood sugar levels and increases blood glucose levels would She gave him some orange almost every morning of his life. Although now, he will sit in the Oval Office. the risk of harming the eyes and vary depending on his energy juice and he began to revive. Life is changing for these two men in different ways but what about your life? When did your life kidneys, as well as increases the exercise output. Many nights, Then the CHP took him to begin? Did it begin at your conception? Your birth? When you turned 16 years old or 21? Maybe it risk of heart attack and stroke in his wife Marge would awaken the one room jailhouse just off began when you retired? When will your life end? The beginning of your life starts when you start diabetics. The following is a in the middle of the night and downtown Sonoma. The CHP living your life. The end of your life concludes when you give up and stop living your life. case history of my father’s 40 find my father delirious, headed booked him and took his watch, Our lives are brief, here today and gone tomorrow. Don't base your life on who is the president. years of having diabetes and for insult shock due to his low wedding ring and his diabetic The quantity and quality of our lives typically hinge on our decisions and the transitions we adjust to. trying to control his blood sugar blood sugar level. She would bracelet. My dad told him that Life is filled with transitions, just look at Biden and Trump. levels, and how his good gum awaken a neighbor friend Mike the bracelet signified that he Change disrupts us and the climate of fear and skepticism is dominating our nation. care has helped stabilize his di- and have him come help her was a diabetic and was needed For you and I, we must live our lives right now. Every day we wake up is a new beginning and a abetes. hold my father down and force- by the paramedics when he new life. The old life was yesterday and we can't relive, change or erase it. However, we can learn Diabetes runs in my family. feed him honey. Shortly he passed out to identify his med- from yesterday and education is very valuable. Genetics is the number one risk would come around and be fine. ical problem. The CHP replied When someone else's life begins is all conjecture on our part. When your life begins is your daily factor for getting type 1 dia- Often my father’s blood sugar that no jewelry was allowed in decision. Live your life. Maybe at this moment, your life is just really beginning. betes. My father and two of my level would get too low while the cell. My father asked him uncles on my father’s side had golfing and he would become a for some food. “Food is not Dr. Glenn Mollette is a graduate of numerous schools including Georgetown College, Southern late onset type 1 diabetes. My spacey drunk. His buddies provided.” My father said, and Lexington Seminaries in Kentucky. He is the author of 12 books including Uncommon Sense. His mother was hyperglycemic. 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COVID-19 made its presence felt on youth sports across the world and Se- a very big chunk out of my fixed income. Why 0-934061-43-2 aimed specifically at ways to help bastopol Little League (SLL) was no different. The 2020 season was just getting underway when prac- doesn’t CDFW issue free licenses for us teach a kid to catch that all important first fish. tices and games were cancelled to keep players, coaches and families safe. It was a financial blow to old geezers? I am only able to fish once or Even little girls, say under five, are not yet the league and an emotional blow to all involved. Since then the league has been strategizing about twice a year and the one-day fee limits me se- squeamish about a flopping fish and the fun of how to safely get players back in action. SLL implemented a pilot practice program this fall. The pro- verely.” hauling one in, or the ultimate gross out, putting gram was a success and now the league is optimistically opening registration to the 2021 season. Answer: CDFW does indeed offer a Reduced a real worm on the hook. My daughter at age Almost a year into the current pandemic the impacts of COVID-19 continue to reveal themselves. Fee Sport Fishing License (currently $7.73) for three joined her brother and myself on a trip to Early last March registered little league players had just finished their first practice when Little League low-income California residents, 65 years of age the, now defunct, Smith’s Trout Farm on Mt. St. International sent out guidance that terminated the 2020 season. “We were just getting underway when and older, who meet the specified annual income Helena. They kept it filled with beautiful, pan- things understandably shut down. It stripped away all those things we took for granted pre-COVID, requirements. Normally applicants are required sized trout. Like all farmed fish, it was more but it was for all the right reasons,” reflects SLL’s PR Director Robert Simmons. It had an instant effect to present their proof of eligibility in person in about catching trout until 1. Dad ran out of on the league’s financial status. Over twenty-four thousand dollars in registration dues were refunded order to apply. Because offices are currently money 2. It became boring 3. The PBJs, fruit bits to the families who had players enrolled in the 2020 season. SLL could only watch as the economics closed, you may submit an application by mail to and a squeezer of juice called to them from the continued to work backwards. Lost revenue became apparent in the form of lost sponsorships, con- any CDFW License Sales Office. Your applica- picnic hamper in the car. Smiths had swings and cessions, merchandise sales and the annual hit-a-thon fundraiser. All while expenses persisted in the tion must be accompanied by verification of your a pathway around the pond to goof around on. form of continued field maintenance, insurance, and utilities. “The financial part was difficult to be currently monthly Social Security benefit and Back to my three-year-old, Juliana. Once dad sure, but we believe the social emotional impact on players, parents and coaches was more so. Our verification of your currently monthly income stuck a ball of sticky goo from the bait shop onto volunteers are so engaged. They put their hearts and souls into the game for the kids. The players lost from all other sources. the hook, we had a lesson in how not to handle a out on exposure to the game and all benefits that youth sports have to offer including the interaction Reduced-fee sport fishing licenses are also cane pole three times longer than she was tall. with other kids,” Said Simmons. available to those who meet any of the following She finally got the bobber in the water and plip! Youth Baseball is an incredible outlet for players of all ages. It promotes physical, emotional and in- requirements: Down it went. Then dad had to explain that when tellectual development. It can build a lifelong appreciation for athletics and a healthy lifestyle. Not • Any person, with central vision acuity of the bobber went down, you have to quickly pull only that but youth baseball fosters skills and behaviors that can serve a person throughout their life. 20/200 or less in the better eye with the aid of the back to hook the fish. Two or three more goo best possible correcting glasses, or central vision balls later she set the hook and the fight was on, acuity better than 20/200 if the widest diameter at least that is what was supposed to happen. You of the remaining visual field is no greater than 20 see, little ones are not born with the basics of degrees. Certification of blindness by an op- fishing in their brain, their instinct is to drop the tometrist or an ophthalmologist is required. pole and run when something wiggly is pulling • Any California resident who is so severely in the other direction. After some gentle coaxing physically disabled as to be permanently unable she gave it another shot, by now she was an ex- to move from place to place without the aid of a pert at slinging out the hook and bobber. A trout wheelchair, walker, forearm crutches or a compa- was right on it and she struggled to win the fight rable mobility-related device. Verification by a li- like a champion. When the fish pooped out she censed physician or a copy of the previous year's yanked it out of the water where it flopped on the free fishing license is required. ground. Little Julie jumped on the fish and • Any developmentally disabled person. Certi- grabbed it with both hands in a death grip. She fication by a licensed physician or the director of hung on as the fish wiggled and gave dad a quick a State regional center is required. lesson, “See! You have to squeeze it really hard!” • Any Native American who is a resident of I had the camera in hand and took a great picture the state and is financially unable to pay the fee of this little girl, her face in a fierce grimace, put- required for a resident sport fishing license, may ting the Julie-death-squeeze on the trout. qualify for a free license. There is an excellent trout farm on Bodega More information about these licenses, includ- highway, visit their web site: ing the documentation required to establish eligi- hagemannranch.com bility for each, can be found on CDFW’s website. Given a basic fishing license at more Bill Hanson is a Sonoma County native and a than fifty bucks, this may be a real incentive to lifelong sportsman. He is the former president of get us old geezers out of the house to wet a line. the Sonoma County Mycological Association. At the other end of the scale is teaching a child Look for his column in The Community Voice to catch his/her first fish. This is a great activity each week. for dad and kid and for grandpa to help pass on a Tony Simoncini and Robert Simmons of Sebastopol Little League on Polly Field in Ives Park. every night with dinner and has been particularly Robert Grant from page 6 rosy these past years. ‘Safe’ Eight years ago, he switched to a combination These include teamwork, critical thinking and leadership. SLL offers a safe and supported space. Which watch me, for in a little while I will pass out of 24-hour insulin and short-acting insulin that from insulin reaction.” “There is no one to gives players the chance to grow from failures while learning good sportsmanship on the road to suc- has allowed him to adjust his levels even more, watch or monitor at this facility. I will be back so his energy levels have been more consistent cess. No wonder the SLL Board of Directors is looking forward to 2021 and getting kids on the field when your drunkenness has worn off to let you again. and better than ever. He had been using 2–12 out.” My dad replied “I will be dead by then. I hour and 4-hour doses that left more blood sugar During the fall of 2020 SLL created a pilot practice program centered on junior level players. The am doing ok now because of the orange juice I program ran through the second week in December and worked on player skill development. The focus gaps, highs and lows. He has had some numb- had, but it will not last long. It is like adding a ness and weakness in his feet and his legs. But of the pilot program was to explore ways to facilitate practices in compliance with the California De- pint of gas to an empty tank. It runs great for a partment of Public Health standards and Sonoma County’s Public Health mandates. From start to finish luckily, he has not had any heart or kidney prob- little while and then stops dead.” The CHP took lems that are common with diabetics. His eyes practices were run to ensure player and coach safety. The pilot program ran smoothly. The creativity another look at my dad and said, “You look of the coaches and the nature of the sport enabled players to practice safely. “We were really happy to are still good and he is still driving, though only pretty normal now after that juice. How about during the daylight hours. He also stopped get kids on the field again. Providing structured sporting activities that encourage self-esteem, coordi- we do a breath test?” The breath test showed no nation and competition. You know, to get kids practicing with a purpose. Fortunately for us baseball is smoking 30 years ago, which has had a positive alcohol, so he did it again with the same result. impact on his diabetes, gums and overall health. played outside and players are naturally spaced out by position,” relays Simmons. With the triumph of The CHP apologized and took my dad to a coffee the fall pilot program under their belts, SLL has opened registration for the 2021 season. He takes good care of himself, including his shop and then back to his car. My father was teeth and gums. When I started my practice on From the board down, SLL is a volunteer run organization. Parents and community members come fine after some food and his blood sugar returned together to create this unique youth experience. For the love of their kids, for the love of the game, all April 1, 1985, my father was my first patient. He to normal. had periodontal disease at that time including a involved want to see kids outside enjoying the benefits of baseball. Luckily baseball is one of the few I am sure that police forces and public safety co-ed sports allowed to operate in the “red” tier. Even so, with Sonoma County still in the “purple” loose molar. With periodontal treatment, the in general are better trained in medical problems molar tightened up and he still has it today. He is tier SLL acknowledges there is uncertainty in how the next few months will unfold. Therefore, the now. Diabetics are now able to monitor their league is building some flexibility into the upcoming season. The league anticipates a delay to the start meticulous with his oral hygiene and receives blood sugar levels with immediate feedback from cleanings every three months. Eliminating peri- of the season. Currently, registration is open. Although, as of this writing there are no hard dates set for blood test strip machines like my father uses evaluations, practices, opening day, or games. That said, SLL is encouraging all parents and guardians odontal disease has definitely contributed to my today. There are much fewer incidents like my father’s control of his diabetes and over all good to register prospective players as soon as possible to help speed the process of building teams at every father’s dangerous low blood sugar incident. health. level. Which in turn will allow the league to start calendaring events. It is a cautiously optimistic un- My father turned 91 in January. He is doing Enjoy Life and Keep Smiling! dertaking that recalls a quote from the late Babe Ruth. “Don’t let the fear of striking out keep you from well. He has had type 2 diabetes for over 40 playing the game.” Parents and guardians can register players online at sebastopollittleleague.com. For years. He has outlived three of his doctors over George Malkemus has a Family and Cosmetic other inquiries or to support SLL with donations of funds or equipment you can contact the league via that span. Sixteen years ago, he got a new doctor Dental Practice in Rohnert Park at 2 Padre Park- e-mail at [email protected]. Current volunteer opportunities include; field maintenance, man- that told him drinking moderate amounts of alco- way, Suite 200. Call 585-8595, or email info@ agers, coaches, team parents, umpires and scorekeepers. There are also many sponsorship opportunities hol is ok if his blood sugar levels are monitored. malkemusdds.com. Visit Dr. Malkemus’ Web site and donations of any amount will help the league offer more resources to the community. He started drinking a glass or two of red wine at http://www.malkemusdds.com

County art scene that lands in people’s yards at night.” the pandemic ends, with more programs offered at Analy High from page 1 Those who’ve been “flocked” can choose to donate to the club, School, where her daughter is enrolled. ‘Soroptimist’ which will remove the flamingos they planted themselves, and even The West County Soroptimist Club plans to bring two programs broad geographically-based federations that make up Soroptimist take them to another friend’s home. For $100, community members to the high school when the pandemic is lifted: the “S Club” and the International, the others being in Great Britain and Ireland, Europe, can buy insurance to prevent future flocking. Dream It, Be It program. The “S Club” will provide an opportunity and the Southwest Pacific. McNatt said she hopes to do more work with young girls when for community-minded young girls to develop career and leadership The North and South American federation provides programs skills through community action, while the Dream It, Be It program such as the Dream It, Be It program, which works with school-aged will help at-risk and economically disadvantaged girls overcome girls to break the cycles of poverty and abuse. Soroptimist Clubs their obstacles through mentorship. also offer scholarships to female heads of households and do other Smith said in her former chapter in Yuba City, the club members work in the community. were able to identify and assist a girl who was the victim of human According to Smith, “[Soroptimist International] is a global vol- trafficking through the Dream It, Be It program. unteer organization that provides women and girls with the access Since starting the club, members of the former chapter have to the education and training that they need to achieve economic reached out to Smith and McNatt to share the club’s history, inspir- empowerment. We focus on education because educated women and ing a project to restore the gazebo in Ragle Park. Decades ago, a girls are less vulnerable to sex trafficking and more likely to leave member of the former club commissioned her husband and son to a domestically violent situation.” build the park’s gazebo, which they then used as a memorial, com- Building on Smith’s experience with and passion for the club, the memorating deceased members with plaques. club leaders began meeting at the Gravenstein Grill pre-pandemic, This fall, Smith and other club members, using supplies provided coincidentally, the same meeting place as the Sebastopol Soroptimist by Sonoma County Regional Parks, sanded and stained the gazebo. Club that came before them. They have plans to add plaques for recently deceased members Both before and since the pandemic hit, the club has been active while restoring and replacing weathered plaques, and to plant in the community, with even bigger aspirations for improving the greenery around the structure. situations of women and girls in West County when the lockdowns McNatt said the club’s smaller membership roster tempers the are lifted. groups involvement, and encourages anyone interested—men in- The club members are getting ready to provide their second “Live cluded—to go to the Soroptimist International of West Sonoma Your Dream” scholarship—$1000 to a local applicant who raises a County website. family and pursues higher education. “I think we need more leadership,” McNatt said. “We need more Club members are still raising funds in hopes of providing the full foundational leadership in every community, because we’re seeing scholarship, using a Soroptimist funding program with a particular what happens when we don’t have this common purpose of build- West County spin. For donations ranging from $25-$100, donors ing communities—we all fail. At Soroptimist, we may have differ- can “Flamingo Flock” a friend. Soroptimist club members will ar- The recently founded Soroptimist International of West Sonoma ent political preferences, national origins or religions, but we work rive at the target’s house and put dozens of pink flamingo lawn or- together. We need that kind of activity in the U.S.” naments on the property—those used by the West County club County has been working to fix up a Ragle Park gazebo originally erected by the now-defunct Sebastopol Soroptimist Club, which was Soroptimist meets twice a month via Zoom, and McNatt empha- decorated by local families, artists and community members, making sized that the group is known for the fun had by its members. them, as Smith calls them, “a traveling, artsy, funky West Sonoma active from the 1950s to the 1990s. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Smith.

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Signa- as Perfect Concentration, 11285 Peaks Pike By /s/ Betsy Penn, Deputy Seal vidual. The registrant commenced to Jason Montgomery. Business is con- interested in this matter shall appear before 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/21 ture: Ofra Isler. This statement was filed on Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472, Sonoma transact business under the fictitious name ducted by an Individual. The registrant this court at the hearing indicated below to 12/03/2020. I hereby certify that this copy County. CNS-3428799# 11/1/2020. Signature: Becky L. Saunders, commenced to transact business under the show cause, if any, why the petition for THE COMMUNITY VOICE is a correct copy of the original statement Registered Owner(s): Garth Brown, 11285 Owner. This statement was filed on fictitious name n/a. Signature: Jason Mont- change of name should not be granted. on file in my office. Peaks Pike Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472. 12/24/2020. I hereby certify that this copy gomery, Owner. This statement was filed on Notice of Hearing: February 19, 2021, at Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk This business is conducted by: An Individ- is a correct copy of the original statement 12/22/2020. I hereby certify that this copy 1:30 p.m. Dept. 18, Sonoma County Supe- Fictitious Business Name Statement By /s/ Carrie Anderson ual. on file in my office. is a correct copy of the original statement rior Court, 3055 Cleveland Ave., (Mailing ad- File No. 202003890 Deputy Seal The registrant commenced to transact busi- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk on file in my office. dress: 600 Administration Dr.) Santa Rosa, Pub. Jan., 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 ness under the fictitious name or names The following person(s) are doing By /s/ Amanda King Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk CA 95403. The Community Voice above N/A. Deputy Seal By /s/ Amanda King A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall business as Le Blue Cadeaux, 9418 Jessica Drive, Windsor, CA 95492, S/ Garth Brown, Owner. Pub. Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 Deputy Seal be published once a week for four succes- This statement was filed with County Clerk The Community Voice Pub. Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing Sonoma County. Fictitious Business Statement of Sonoma County on December 14, 2020. Registered Owner(s): Deanna A. The Community Voice on the petition in the following newspaper 2020-03937 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct of general circulation, printed in this Williamson, 9418 Jessica Drive, Wind- The following person(s) are doing business copy of the original statement on file in my Fictitious Business Statement county: The Community Voice, P.O. Box sor, CA 95492. as: Trace Naturals, 41454 Deer Trail, The office. 2020-03752 2038, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. Sea Ranch, CA 95491. Mailing address: Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Fictitious Business Statement This business is conducted by: An In- The following person(s) are doing business 2020-03917 Dated: Electonically filed December 18, dividual. P.O. Box 1936, Gualala, CA 95445. Regis- By /s/ Norma Gonzalez, Deputy Seal as: Golden State Electric, 947 Piner Place 2020. tered Owner: Caitlin Agrell. Business is 1/1, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/21 The following person(s) are doing business The registrant commenced to transact A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Mailing address: as: Oumi Sushi, 401 Kenilworth Dr., /s/ Jennifer V. Dollard, Judge of the Supe- conducted by a An Individual. The regis- CNS-3427403# Same. Registered Owner: James Kenneth rior Court business under the fictitious name or trant commenced to transact business THE COMMUNITY VOICE Petaluma, CA 94952. Mailing address: names above N/A. Carvelho. Business is conducted by An In- Same. Registered Owner: Win Family Co Pub. Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 under the fictitious name n/a. Signature: dividual. The registrant commenced to LLC. Business is conducted by a Limited The Community Voice S/ Deanna A. Williamson, Owner. Caitlin Agrell, CEO. This statement was Fictitious Business Statement transact business under the fictitious name Liability Company. The registrant com- This statement was filed with County filed on 12/30/2020. I hereby certify that this n/a. Signature: James Carvelho. This state- menced to transact business under the fic- Clerk of Sonoma County on Decem- copy is a correct copy of the original state- 2020-03885 ment was filed on 12/09/2020. I hereby cer- ment on file in my office. The following person(s) are doing business titious name 7/24/2017. Signature: Daniel ber 23, 2020. tify that this copy is a correct copy of the Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk as: Sell or Dwell Solutions, 18483 Arnold Meem, CEO. This statement was filed on I hereby certify that this copy is a cor- original statement on file in my office. LIEN SALE By /s/ Amanda King Dr., Sonoma, CA 95476. Mailing address: 12/29/2020. I hereby certify that this copy Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk In accordance with Chapter 10 of the Cali- rect copy of the original statement on Deputy Seal Same. Registered Owner: Erika N. is a correct copy of the original statement By /s/ Carrie Anderson fornia Business and Professions Code, A file in my office. Sanchez. Business is conducted by An In- on file in my office. Pub. Jan., 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 Deputy Seal lien sale of miscellaneous household Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County dividual. The registrant commenced to Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk goods, furniture, and business supplies be- The Community Voice Pub. Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 By /s/ Amanda King Clerk transact business under the fictitious name longing to the following tenants listed By /s/ Nancy Escobar, Deputy Seal n/a. Signature: Erika N. Sanchez, CEO. This The Community Voice Deputy Seal below, will be conducted at STOR-IT-ALL-- 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/21 Fictitious Business Statement statement was filed on 12/23/2020. I hereby Pub. Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 ----19784 8th St. East. Sonoma, CA. 95476 certify that this copy is a correct copy of the The Community Voice on 02/09/2021 at 12:pm. Sale will be by com- CNS-3429112# 2021-00028 Fictitious Business Statement The following person(s) are doing business original statement on file in my office. petitive bidding. Auction to be conducted THE COMMUNITY VOICE as: Sportzone Fitness, 6445 Sonoma Hwy., Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk 2020-03629 by John Cardoza Bond # 5860970...No chil- The following person(s) are doing business Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Mailing address: By /s/ Amanda King Fictitious Business Statement dren under the age of 18 yrs. Allowed. ALL as: Positive Reflections, 5833 Redwood Dr., Same. Registered Owner: Lana Marie Deputy Seal 2020-03916 BUYERS MUST WEAR MASKS, OR HAVE A Fictitious Business Statement Suite B1, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Mailing Pacheco. Business is conducted by a An The following person(s) are doing business DR. NOTE RELEAVINGS THEM OF WEAR- 2020-03976 Pub. Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 address: Same. Registered Owner: Bailey Individual. The registrant commenced to as: Wiseman and Skabelund Dentistary, ING ONE. AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL DIS- The following person(s) are doing business The Community Voice Nicole Alcazar. Business is conducted by transact business under the fictitious name 2321 Bethards Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95405. TANCE. Mark Milton, Steve Galullo as: Sophie Makes It Simple, P.O. Box An Individual. The registrant commenced n/a. Signature: Lana Pacheco, Owner. This Mailing address: Same. Registered Owner: 511253, Penngrove, CA 94951. Mailing ad- to transact business under the fictitious statement was filed on 01/04/2021. I hereby Fictitious Business Statement Todd R Skabelund DDS Inc. Business is Pub:January22 & 29, 2021 dress: Same. Registered Owner: Sophie name n/a. Signature: Bailey Alcazar, conducted by a Corporation. The registrant O’Neill. Business is conducted by a An In- certify that this copy is a correct copy of the 2020-03870 Owner. This statement was filed on The Community Voice original statement on file in my office. The following person(s) are doing business commenced to transact business under the dividual. The registrant commenced to 11/24/2020. I hereby certify that this copy Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk as: 707 Woodworks, 2375 Stony Point fictitious name 2/3/2016. Signature: Todd R transact business under the fictitious name is a correct copy of the original statement By /s/ Carrie Anderson Road, Petaluma, CA 94952. Mailing ad- Skabelund, President. This statement was Fictitious Business Name Statement 9/2008. Signature: Sophie O’Neill, Owner. on file in my office. Deputy Seal dress: Same. Registered Owner: Christo- filed on 12/29/2020. I hereby certify that this File No. 202003826 This statement was filed on 12/31/2020. I Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk pher David Sepulveda. Business is copy is a correct copy of the original state- The following person(s) are doing business hereby certify that this copy is a correct Pub. Jan., 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 By /s/ Nancy Escobar conducted by An Individual. The registrant ment on file in my office. as OneDropMadeIt, 19124 Ola Court, copy of the original statement on file in my The Community Voice Deputy Seal Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk office. commenced to transact business under the Sonoma, CA 95476, Sonoma County. fictitious name n/a. Signature: Christopher Pub. Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 By /s/ Amanda King Registered Owner(s): Scott Roberts, 19124 Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Sepulveda, Owner. This statement was filed The Community Voice Deputy Seal Ola Court, Sonoma, CA 95476. By /s/ Carrie Anderson Fictitious Business Statement Deputy Seal 2020-03965 on 12/21/2020. I hereby certify that this Pub. Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 This business is conducted by: An Individ- copy is a correct copy of the original state- The Community Voice ual. Pub. Jan., 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 The following person(s) are doing business ment on file in my office. The registrant commenced to transact busi- The Community Voice as: Squeegee Master, 2422 College Park Cr., Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk ness under the fictitious name or names Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Mailing address: By /s/ Betsy Penn above N/A. Same. Registered Owner: Scott William Deputy Seal “Happiness is when, S/ Scott Roberts, Owner. Fictitious Business Statement Davis. Business is conducted by a An In- This statement was filed with County Clerk 2020-03951 dividual. The registrant commenced to Pub. Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 transact business under the fictitious name The Community Voice what you think, “Progress is impossible of Sonoma County on December 16, 2020. The following person(s) are doing business I hereby certify that this copy is a correct as: 1) Folktable, 2) Folktable Catering, 3) n/a. Signature: Scott William Davis. This what you say and without change, copy of the original statement on file in my Folktable Restaurant, 450 West Spain St., statement was filed on 12/31/2020. I hereby what you do office. Sonoma, CA 95746. Mailing address: 6359 certify that this copy is a correct copy of the “Be congruent, and those who cannot Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Auburn Blvd., Ste., B. Citrus Heights, CA original statement on file in my office. are in harmony.” By /s/ Cristal Lopez, Deputy Seal 95621. Registered Owner: Pineapple Bear. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk be authentic, change their minds 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/21 Business is conducted by a A Corporatio. By /s/ Norma Gonzalez Deputy Seal -Mahatma Gandhi CNS-3428290# The registrant commenced to transact busi- be your true self.” cannot change anything.” THE COMMUNITY VOICE ness under the fictitious name 9/1/2020. Pub. Jan., 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 Mahatma Gandhi Signature: Tim Lefever, Vice President. This The Community Voice
George Bernard Shaw statement was filed on 12/30/2020. I hereby Trustee Sale certify that this copy is a correct copy of the NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 19-2366 Loan No.: ******1218 APN: 074-150-058- original statement on file in my office. Fictitious Business Statement 000 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT AT- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk 2021-00021 TACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/8/2007. UNLESS By /s/ Amanda S. King The following person(s) are doing business YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS Deputy Seal as: 1) Dream On Salon, 2) Dream On Salon

SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST Pub. Jan., 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 Photography, 3) Dream On Salon, Photog- YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder Country Club Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project The Community Voice raphy, Makeup, Hair, 2385 Battersea St., for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or PROJECT NO. 2018-34 Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Mailing address: federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, Same. Registered Owner: Theresa Sawyer. or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, February 18th, 2021, at 2:00 PM at 130 Avram Fictitious Business Statement Business is conducted by an Individual. and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as Avenue, Rohnert Park, California, the City of Rohnert Park will receive and open sealed 2020-03950 The registrant commenced to transact busi- shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in bids for the Country Club Drive Pavement Rehabilitation, Project No. 2018-34. Bids must The following person(s) are doing business ness under the fictitious name 03/25/2016. the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described be received by Development Services before 2:00:00 PM on February 18th, 2021, based as: 1) Seven Branches, 2) Seven Branches Signature: Theresa Sawyer. This statement below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, on the Official Bid Clock displayed in the area where bids are submitted on the Second Venue and Inn, 450 West Spain St., was filed on 01/04/2021. I hereby certify regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Floor of City Hall. The work is described generally as asphalt concrete grind and overlay, Sonoma, CA 95746. Mailing address: 6359 that this copy is a correct copy of the orig- note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided digout repairs, utility box and rim adjustments, traffic striping and pavement markings, Auburn Blvd., Ste., B. Citrus Heights, CA inal statement on file in my office. in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, and minor concrete pedestrian ramps. The Contractor must have a valid California con- 95621. Registered Owner: Pineapple Bear. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publi- tractor's license, a Class A license. The Engineer’s estimate for this project is Business is conducted by a A Corporatio. By /s/ Norma Gonzalez cation of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may $1,307,807.50 to $1,507,888.50 The registrant commenced to transact busi- Deputy Seal be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: MIRA HERMAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Under California Labor Code section 1770 et seq., copies of the determination of the ness under the fictitious name 9/1/2020. Pub. Jan., 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 Appointed Trustee: PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES Recorded 1/17/2007 as Instrument Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the general prevailing rate of per Signature: Tim Lefever, Vice President. This The Community Voice No. 2007005932 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Sonoma County, Cal- diem wages for each craft, classification and type of workman needed to execute the statement was filed on 12/30/2020. I hereby ifornia, Date of Sale: 2/22/2021 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: In the Plaza at Fremont Park lo- work are on file in and available to any interested person on request at the Department certify that this copy is a correct copy of the cated at 860 5th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Amount of unpaid balance and other of Public Works, or on the Internet at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/PWD/index.htm, and are original statement on file in my office. Fictitious Business Statement charges: $641,124.82 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3176 incorporated herein. (Labor Code § 1773.2.) Prevailing wage determinations must also Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk 2021-00017 WESTWOOD LANE OCCIDENTAL California 95465 A.P.N.: 074-150-058-000 The under- be posted at each job site. By /s/ Amanda S. King The following person(s) are doing busi- signed Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other SB 854 (Stat. 2014, Chapter 28) establishes that no contractor or subcontractor may Deputy Seal ness. Signarama, SR, 915 Piner Rd., Suite common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common desig- be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Depart- Pub. Jan., 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 C, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Mailing address: nation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending ment of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited excep- The Community Voice Same. Registered Owner: Germaricorp., a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this tions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a]. Inc. Business is conducted by A Corpora- Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public tion. The registrant commenced to transact property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR business under the fictitious name auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and en- CHANGE OF NAME 04/01/2012. Signature: Aaron Friedman, at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the forcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. All contractors and subcontractors Case Number: SPR095293 CEO. This statement was filed on property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka To all interested persons: Petitioner: 01/04/2021. I hereby certify that this copy If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off Division of Labor Standards Enforcement). The prime contractor must also post job site Michael Thomas Layne and Pedro Galvao is a correct copy of the original statement all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the notices prescribed by regulation. Sales filed a petition with this court for a de- on file in my office. property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstand- Per California Civil Code Section 9550, a payment bond in the amount of 100% of the cree changing names as follows: Michael Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk ing liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a bid total will be required from the successful bidder for bids exceeding $5,000. The bond Thomas Layne to Michael Thomas Layne- By /s/ Carrie Anderson title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you must be provided within ten (10) calendar days from notice of award and prior to the per- Sales and Pedro Galvao Sales to Pedro Deputy Seal consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold formance of any work. Sales-Layne. THE COURT ORDERS that all Pub. Jan., 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige A performance bond and bid bond must also be provided for bids exceeding $5,000. persons interested in this matter shall ap- The Community Voice Default Services. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice For any moneys earned by the Contractor and withheld by the City of Rohnert Park pear before this court at the hearing indi- of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a to ensure the performance of the contract, the Contractor may, at its request and sole cated below to show cause, if any, why the court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that infor- expense, substitute certain securities equivalent to the amount withheld in the form and petition for change of name should not be Fictitious Business Statement mation about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as manner and subject to the terms and conditions provided in the California Public Con- granted. 2021-00032 a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date tracts Code Section 22300. Notice of Hearing: February 24, 2021, at The following person(s) are doing business has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this This notice incorporates by reference the terms, conditions and requirements of the 3:00 p.m. Dept. 18, Sonoma County Supe- as: A Little Luster, 641 Tupper St., Santa property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.ser- specifications approved by the City, any and all changes or amendments to the specifi- rior Court, 3055 Cleveland Ave., (Mailing ad- Rosa, CA 95404. Mailing address: Same. vicelinkasap.com/default.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 19-2366. In- cations and special instructions or special notice issued to or given to prospective bid- dress: 600 Administration Dr.) Santa Rosa, Registered Owner: Hillary Marie Burdick. formation about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in ders. CA 95403. Business is conducted by An Individual. time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information The City of Rohnert Park makes no representation or warranty of the condition of the A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall The registrant commenced to transact busi- or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend jobsite. All prospective bidders are requested to carefully review the plans and specifi- be published once a week for four succes- ness under the fictitious name n/a. Signa- the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property cations and to examine and conduct tests or otherwise satisfy themselves as to the con- sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing ture: Hillary Burdick. This statement was after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you ditions at the project site, subject to coordination with the office of the Rohnert Park City on the petition in the following newspaper filed on 01/05/2021. I hereby certify that this are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and Engineer. of general circulation, printed in this copy is a correct copy of the original state- highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able Bids will be publicly opened, examined and declared on said day and hour and re- county: The Community Voice, P.O. Box ment on file in my office. to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auc- ferred to and considered by the City Council at a future City Council meeting. Each bid 2038, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk tion. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the must be submitted on the bid forms furnished by the City, and each bid must include all Dated: December 30, 2020. By /s/ Amanda King date of the trustee sale, you can call (714) 730-2727, or visit this internet website the items shown on these forms. Substitute forms may be used if specified in this No- /s/ Jennifer V. Dollard, Judge of the Supe- Deputy Seal https://www.servicelinkasap.com/default.aspx, using the file number assigned to this tice. rior Court Pub. Jan., 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 case 19-2366 to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last A copy of the drawings and specifications may be obtained from Draftech for a non- Pub. Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 The Community Voice and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice refundable fee. Draftech Blueprinting is located at 1544 Terrace Way, Santa Rosa, CA The Community Voice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the 95404, phone number 707-578-9442. The planholders list and all addendums shall be is- trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than sued either through the City or through Draftech. In order to ensure receipt of adden- 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" dums, any party interested in the project shall place their information with Draftech. For or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate questions relating to the project, please contact the engineering line at 707-588-2232 or “The weak can never forgive professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: [email protected]. Forgiveness is an attribute Please see page 12/21/2020 PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 9 for more 92705 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 Briana Young, Trustee Sale Officer A-4728607 of the strong.” Posted Date: January 22nd, 2021 Sylvia Lopez Cuevas public notices Pub: 01/15/2021, 01/22/2021, 01/29/2021 Publish Date: January 22 & 29, 2021 City Clerk The Community Voice The Community Voice City of Rohnert Park Mahatma Gandhi 9- Friday, January 22, 2021 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove-Sebastopol The Community Vo ice PUBLIC NOTICES:

Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing Clerk The registrant commenced to transact busi- 2021-00050 2021-00084 2021-00088 on the petition in the following newspaper By /s/ Norma Gonzalez, Deputy Seal ness under the fictitious name 2/14/2020. The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business of general circulation, printed in this 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/21 Signature: Mohammad Zaidiah. This state- as: Azure, 1400 Technology Lane, as: Action Dent Removal, 2350 Humboldt as: Project Censored, 1766 Stone Creek county: The Community Voice, P.O. Box CNS-3432596# ment was filed on 1/13/2021. I hereby cer- 2038, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. tify that this copy is a correct copy of the Petaluma, CA 94954. Mailing address: St., Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Mailing address: Dr., Petaluma, CA 94975. Mailing Address: THE COMMUNITY VOICE Same. Registered Owner: Sequoia Equities Same. Registered Owner: 1) Sierra Ballard, Same. Registered Owner: Media Freedom Dated: January 11, 2021. original statement on file in my office. XVI, LLC. Business is conducted by A 2) Wade Ballard. Business is conducted Foundation. Business is conducted by A /s/ Patrick M. Broderick, Judge of the Supe- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Limited Liability Company. The registrant by A Married Couple. The registrant com- Corporation. The registrant commenced to rior Court Fictitious Business Name Statement By /s/ Cristal Lopez commenced to transact business under the menced to transact business under the fic- transact business under the fictitious name Pub. Jan. 15, 22, 29, & Feb. 5, 2021 Deputy Seal The Community Voice File No. 202100080 fictitious name 6/1/2016. Signature: Bill titious name 9/22/2004. Signature: Sierra 4/14/2015. Signature: Mickey Huff, Presi- The following person(s) are doing business Pub. Jan., 22, 29, Feb. 5 & 12, 2021 Brooks, President/CEO/ Managing Member Ballard, Owner. This statement was filed on dent. This statement was filed on 1/6/2021. as Paul Bear Clothing, 4011 Agassi Drive, The Community Voice GP of Sequoia Equities-Azure, A California 1/6/2021. I hereby certify that this copy is a I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Fictitious Business Statement Santa Rosa, CA 95407, Sonoma County. Limited Partnership. This statement was correct copy of the original statement on copy of the original statement on file in my Registered Owner(s): Aundray T. Rogers, filed on 01/05/2021. I hereby certify that this file in my office. office. 2021-00175 Fictitious Business Statement The following person(s) are doing business 4011 Agassi Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. 2021-00232 copy is a correct copy of the original state- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk This business is conducted by: an Individ- as: RP Fence Care, 5428 Kaitlyn Place, The following person(s) are doing business ment on file in my office. By /s/ Carrie Anderson By /s/ Betsy Penn ual. Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Mailing Address: as: Santa Rosa Taxi, 2171 Bock St., Santa Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Deputy Seal Deputy Seal The registrant commenced to transact busi- Same. Registered Owner: Justin Hayman. Rosa, CA 95403. Mailing Address: Same. By /s/ Carrie Anderson Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 ness under the fictitious name or names Business is conducted by An Individual. Registered Owner: Solomon Gebbreysus. Deputy Seal The Community Voice The Community Voice above N/A. The registrant commenced to transact busi- Business is conducted by An Individual. Pub. Jan., 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 S/ Aundray T. Rogers, Owner. ness under the fictitious name n/a Signa- The registrant commenced to transact busi- The Community Voice This statement was filed with County Clerk ture: Justin Hayman. This statement was ness under the fictitious name 2013. Sig- Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement of Sonoma County on January 6, 2021. filed on 1/12/2021. I hereby certify that this nature: Solomon Gebbreyesus, Owner. 2021-00093 2020-03879 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy is a correct copy of the original state- This statement was filed on 1/14/2021. I Fictitious Business Statement The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business copy of the original statement on file in my ment on file in my office. hereby certify that this copy is a correct 2020-03973 as: Nolasco’s Beauty Salon, 2017 South- as: Carmi Place, 5158 Santa Rosa Creek Dr., office. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk copy of the original statement on file in my The following person(s) are doing business west Blvd. Ste. 191, Rohnert Park, CA Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Mailing Address: Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk By /s/ Carrie Anderson office. as: Just for the Health of It, 1165 Trombetta 94928. Mailing address: Same. Registered Same. Registered Owner: Phillip Ander- By /s/ Cristal Lopez, Deputy Seal Deputy Seal Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk St., Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Mailing address: Owner: Estefania Nolasco. Business is son. Business is conducted by An Individ- 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/21 Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 By /s/ Nancy Escobar Same. Registered Owner: Jane Ellen conducted by An Individual. The registrant ual. The registrant commenced to transact CNS-3432601# The Community Voice Deputy Seal Pritchard. Business is conducted by An commenced to transact business under the business under the fictitious name THE COMMUNITY VOICE Individual. The registrant commenced to fictitious name n/a. Signature: Etefania No- 11/15/2020. Signature: Phillip Anderson. Pub. Jan., 22, 29, Feb. 5 & 12, 2021 transact business under the fictitious name lasco. This statement was filed on 1/6/2021. This statement was filed on 12/22/2020. I Fictitious Business Statement The Community Voice 1989. Signature: Jane E. Pritchard This I hereby certify that this copy is a correct hereby certify that this copy is a correct Fictitious Business Statement copy of the original statement on file in my copy of the original statement on file in my 2020-03772 statement was filed on 12/31/2020. I hereby The following person(s) are doing business File No. 202100056 office. office. Fictitious Business Statement certify that this copy is a correct copy of the as: 1) Wellspring Natural Medicine, 2) Well- The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk 2020-03805 original statement on file in my office. spring Integrative Medicine, 130 Petaluma ness as: VCA Windsor Animal Hospital, By /s/ Betsy Penn By /s/ Amanda King The following person(s) are doing business Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Ave., Suite 2E, Sebastopol, CA 95472. Mail- 6422 Old Redwood Hwy, Santa Rosa, CA Deputy Seal Deputy Seal as: 1) Saturday Night Alive For The Global By /s/ Amanda King ing Address: Same. Registered Owner: 95403. Mailing Address: 6422 Old Redwood Deputy Seal Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 Hwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Peace Tribe, 2) Global Peace Tribe, 380 James Fialk. Business is conducted by An Pleasant Hill Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472. Pub. Jan., 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 The Community Voice The Community Voice Individual. The registrant commenced to Registered Owner(s): VCA Animal Hospi- tals, Inc., 12401 West Olympic Boulevard, Mailing Address: Same. Registered Owner: The Community Voice transact business under the fictitious name 1) Debra Giusti, 2) Scott Catamas. Busi- 6/17/16. Signature: James Fialk, Owner. Los Angeles, CA 90064 Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement This business is conducted by: a Corpora- ness is conducted by Copartners. The reg- 2020-03938 2021-00053 This statement was filed on 12/10/2020. I istrant commenced to transact business Fictitious Business Statement hereby certify that this copy is a correct tion The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business under the fictitious name 4/2020. Signa- 2021-00048 copy of the original statement on file in my The registrant(s) commenced to transact as: MG Audio, 597 Cherrywood Dr., Santa as: Bodega Bay Healthand Wellness, 1681 ture: Debra Giusti, Owner. This statement The following person(s) are doing business office. business under the fictitious business Rosa, CA 95407. Mailing address: Same. Bay Flat Rd., Bodega Bay, Ca 94923. Mailing was filed on 12/14/2020. I hereby certify as: Admiral Real Estate, Inc., 1040 San Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk name or names listed above on 12/15/20. Registered Owner: Miguel Angel Hernan- Address: Same. Registered Owner: Trina that this copy is a correct copy of the orig- Francisco Way, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. By /s/ Carrie Anderson VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. dez. Business is conducted by An Individ- Raelynn Vadon. Business is conducted by S/ Neil Tauber, Vice President, inal statement on file in my office. Mailing address: Same. Registered Owner: Deputy Seal Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Admiral Real Estate, Inc. Business is con- ual. The registrant commenced to transact An Individual. The registrant commenced This statement was filed with the County business under the fictitious name to transact business under the fictitious Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 Clerk of Sonoma County on 01/05/2021. By /s/ Betsy Penn ducted by a Corporation. The registrant The Community Voice Deputy Seal commenced to transact business under the 10/30/2015. Signature: Miguel Angel Her- name n/a. Signature: Trina vadon. This I hereby certify that this copy is a correct fictitious name 10/18/18. Signature: Terri- nande. This statement was filed on statement was filed on 1/5/2021. I hereby copy of the original statement on file in my Pub. Jan., 22, 29, Feb. 5 & 12, 2021 ann McGowan, CEO. This statement was 12/30/2020. I hereby certify that this copy certify that this copy is a correct copy of the Fictitious Business Statement office. The Community Voice filed on 1/5/21. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement original statement on file in my office. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk on file in my office. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk 2021-00184 copy is a correct copy of the original state- The following person(s) are doing business By /s/ Norma Gonzalez, Deputy Seal Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk By /s/ Carrie Anderson Fictitious Business Statement ment on file in my office. as: La Guadalupana, 1031 Sebastopol Rd., 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/21 By /s/ Nancy Gonzales Deputy Seal 2021-00250 Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Mailing Address: CNS-3426783# Deputy Seal Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 THE COMMUNITY VOICE The following person(s) are doing business By /s/ Betsy Penn Same. Registered Owner: 1) Salvador Mar- as: 1)Third Eye Property Management, 2) Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 The Community Voice Deputy Seal tinez 2) Amelia Sanches-Martinez. Busi- Third Eye Rentals, 3) Third Eye PM, 4) Third The Community Voice Pub. Jan., 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 ness is conducted by a General Fictitious Business Statement Eye Properties, 6050 Commerce Blvd. #214, The Community Voice Fictitious Business Statement Partnership. The registrant commenced to File No. 202100047 Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Mailing Address: Fictitious Business Statement 2020-03804 transact business under the fictitious name The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- Same. Registered Owner: Fiji Union, Ltd. 1/1/2020. Signature: Salvador martinez, The following person(s) are doing business ness as: F.S. GLOBAL, 8656 KENNEDY RD, Business is conducted by A Corporation. Fictitious Business Statement 2021-00167 Partner. This statement was filed on 2021-00078 The following person(s) are doing business as: Cottages on River Road, 184 Kaanapali SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472. Mailing Address: The registrant commenced to transact busi- 1/12/2021. I hereby certify that this copy is ness under the fictitious name n/a. Signa- The following person(s) are doing business as: Rainbow Iris Designs, 2751 Fouth St. Dr., Napa, CA 94558. Mailing Address: 8656 KENNEDY RD, SEBASTOPOL, CA a correct copy of the original statement on ture: William S. Snell, President. This as: Fennel Home, 930 Mountain View Ave., #244, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Mailing Ad- Same. Registered Owner: Gville Proper- 95472 file in my office. statement was filed on 01/15/2021. I hereby Petaluma, CA 94952. Mailing address: dress: Same. Registered Owner: Jessica ties, LLC. Business is conducted by A Lim- Registered Owner(s): FOEGE SCHUMANN Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk certify that this copy is a correct copy of the Same. Registered Owner: Christin Iris McGibbons. Business is conducted by ited Liability Company. The registrant GLOBAL DISASTER SOLUTIONS LLC, 8656 By /s/ Carrie Anderson original statement on file in my office. Gregersen. Business is conducted by an An Individual. The registrant commenced commenced to transact business under the KENNEDY RD, SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472 Deputy Seal Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Individual. The registrant commenced to to transact business under the fictitious fictitious name 9/16/2010. Signature: Ted This business is conducted by: a limited li- Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 By /s/ Carrie Anderson transact business under the fictitious name name 1/1/2020. Signature: Jessica Irish Kearns, Manager. This statement was filed ability company The Community Voice Deputy Seal n/a. Signature: Christin Gregersen, Owner. McGibbons. This statement was filed on on 12/14/2020. I hereby certify that this The registrant(s) commenced to transact This statement was filed on 1/6/21. I hereby 1/11/2021. I hereby certify that this copy is copy is a correct copy of the original state- business under the fictitious business Pub. Jan., 22, 29, Feb. 5 & 12, 2021 certify that this copy is a correct copy of the a correct copy of the original statement on ment on file in my office. Fictitious Business Statement name or names listed above on N/A. The Community Voice original statement on file in my office. file in my office. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk FOEGE SCHUMANN GLOBAL DISASTER By /s/ Carrie Anderson 2021-00177 SOLUTIONS LLC Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk The following person(s) are doing business By /s/ Carrie Anderson Deputy Seal S/ MAXIMILLIAN FOEGE, MANAGER, Fictitious Business Statement By /s/ Carrie Anderson as: Organically Organized, P O Box 1104., 2021-00176 Deputy Seal Deputy Seal Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 This statement was filed with the County Santa Rosa, CA 95402. Mailing Address: The following person(s) are doing business Pub. Jan., 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 The Community Voice Clerk of Sonoma County on 01/05/2021. Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 Same. Registered Owner: Kristen Noel. as: The Pinot Project, 10 4th Street, Suite The Community Voice I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The Community Voice Business is conducted by an Individual. copy of the original statement on file in my 208, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Mailing Ad- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR The registrant commenced to transact busi- office. dress: 1007B West College Ave., Santa ness under the fictitious name 2000. Sig- Rosa, CA 95401. Registered Owner: Dusty Fictitious Business Statement CHANGE OF NAME William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Case Number: SCV267618 nature: Kristen Noel. This statement was By /s/ [Deputy], Deputy Seal Riverview Cellars. Business is conducted Fictitious Business Statement 2020-03939 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Erick filed on 1/12/2021. I hereby certify that this 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/21 by A Corporation. The registrant com- File No. 202003915 The following person(s) are doing business I. Hernandez filed a petition with this court copy is a correct copy of the original state- CNS-3427358# menced to transact business under the fic- The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- as: Gladdis Construction, 1854 Gerhard Dr., for a decree changing names as follows: ment on file in my office. THE COMMUNITY VOICE titious name 9/15/2015. Signature: Aaron ness as: Django Contracts, 7452 Maximil- Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Mailing address: Erick Isidoro Hernandez to Eric H. Cama- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Inman, CFO. This statement was filed on lian PL, ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928 Same. Registered Owner: Jason Gaddis cho. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons By /s/ Nancy Escobar 1/12/2021. I hereby certify that this copy is Registered Owner(s): Jacob Hyde, 7452 Construction, Inc. Business is conducted interested in this matter shall appear before Deputy Seal Fictitious Business Name Statement a correct copy of the original statement on Maximillian PL, ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928 by A Corporation. The registrant com- this court at the hearing indicated below to Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 File No. 202100126 file in my office. James Potts, 7452 Maximillian PL, ROHN- menced to transact business under the fic- show cause, if any, why the petition for The Community Voice The following person(s) are doing business Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk ERT PARK, CA 94928 titious name 10/20/2015. Signature: Jason change of name should not be granted. as Anastasia Naftalieva Coaching, 4573 By /s/ Carrie Anderson This business is conducted by: a General Gaddis, President. This statement was filed Notice of Hearing: March 3, 2021, at 3:00 Blank Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472, Deputy Seal on 12/30/2020. I hereby certify that this Partnership p.m. Dept. 19, Sonoma County Superior Sonoma County. Pub. Jan., 22, 29, Feb. 5 & 12, 2021 copy is a correct copy of the original state- The registrant(s) commenced to transact Court, 3055 Cleveland Ave., (Mailing ad- Fictitious Business Name Statement Registered Owner(s): SAVVY COLLECTIVE, The Community Voice business under the fictitious business ment on file in my office. dress: 600 Administration Dr.) Santa Rosa, LLC, 4573 Blank Road, Sebastopol, CA name or names listed above on N/A. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk CA 95403. File No. 202100011 95472; CA The following person(s) are doing business S/ Jacob Hyde, By /s/ Nancy Gonzales A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall This business is conducted by: A Limited Fictitious Business Statement as MMK 18035 BARRETT AVE, SONOMA, This statement was filed with the County Deputy Seal be published once a week for four succes- Liability Company. 2021-00256 CA 95476, Sonoma County. Mailing ad- Clerk of Sonoma County on 12/29/2020. Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing The registrant commenced to transact busi- The following person(s) are doing business dress: N/A. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The Community Voice on the petition in the following newspaper ness under the fictitious name or names as: Symbolic, 4355 Harrison Grade Rd., Se- Registered Owner(s): A LONG STORY copy of the original statement on file in my of general circulation, printed in this above N/A. bastopol, CA 95472. Mailing Address: 3805 SHORT LLC, 18035 BARRETT AVE., office. county: The Community Voice, P.O. Box S/ Anastasia Naftaliev, Member Bohemian Hwy., P.O. Box 232, Occidental, Fictitious Business Statement SONOMA, CA 95476 (CA). William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk 2038, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. This statement was filed with County Clerk CA 95465. Registered Owner: John Morio This business is conducted by: A LIMITED By /s/ [Deputy], Deputy Seal 2021-00090 Dated: January 5, 2021. of Sonoma County on January 5, 2021. Sakaguchi. Business is conducted by An LIABILITY COMPANY. 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5/21 The following person(s) are doing business /s/ Gary Nadler, Judge of the Superior Court I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Individual. The registrant commenced to The registrant commenced to transact busi- CNS-3430065# as: Great Thinks, 5950 Russell Lane, Pub. Jan. 15, 22, 29, & Feb. 5, 2021 copy of the original statement on file in my transact business under the fictitious name ness under the fictitious name or names THE COMMUNITY VOICE Forestville, CA 95436. Mailing address: The Community Voice office. 01/15/2021. Signature: John Morio Sak- Same. Registered Owner: 1) Bonnie M. above N/A. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk aguchi. This statement was filed on Harvey, 2) Michael C Houlihan. Business S/ MEGHAN KING. By /s/ Norma Gonzalez, Deputy Seal 01/15/2021. I hereby certify that this copy Fictitious Business Name Statement is conducted by Co-Partners. The regis- Fictitious Business Statement This statement was filed with County Clerk 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/21 is a correct copy of the original statement File No. 202003928 trant commenced to transact business 2020-03898 of Sonoma County on JANUARY 4, 2021. CNS-3433464# on file in my office. The following person(s) are doing business under the fictitious name 8/20/2015. Signa- The following person(s) are doing business I hereby certify that this copy is a correct THE COMMUNITY VOICE Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk as Restoration Construction, 220 Ioli Ranch ture: Bonnie M. Harvey. This statement was as: The Furnace Works, 2201 B Bluebell Dr., copy of the original statement on file in my By /s/ Carrie Anderson Circle, Cloverdale, CA 95425, Sonoma filed on 1/6/2021. I hereby certify that this Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Mailing address: office. Deputy Seal copy is a correct copy of the original state- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk County. Same. Registered Owner: William E. Zim- Fictitious Business Statement Pub. Jan., 22, 29, Feb. 5 & 12, 2021 ment on file in my office. By /s/ CARRIE ANDERSON, Deputy Seal Registered Owner(s): Restoration Con- mer. Business is conducted by An Individ- 2021-00208 The Community Voice struction Abatement, LLC, 220 Ioli Ranch Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk ual. The registrant commenced to transact 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/21 The following person(s) are doing business Circle, Cloverdale, CA 95425; California. By /s/ Betsy Penn business under the fictitious name n/a. Sig- CNS-3432527# as: Z9 Media, 2007 Jackrabbit Ct., Santa This business is conducted by: A Limited Deputy Seal nature: William E. Zimmer, Owner. This THE COMMUNITY VOICE Rosa, CA 95403. Mailing Address: Same. Fictitious Business Statement Liability Company. Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 statement was filed on 12/24/2020. I hereby Registered Owner: David Levon Minard. 2021-00095 certify that this copy is a correct copy of the Business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact busi- The Community Voice Fictitious Business Name Statement The following person(s) are doing business ness under the fictitious name or names original statement on file in my office. The registrant commenced to transact busi- as: Nature Pacific Builders, 73A Saint above N/A. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk File No. 202100158 ness under the fictitious name n/a. Signa- James Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Mail- The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- S/ Marco Cardenas, Managing Member. Fictitious Business Statement By /s/ Nancy Escobar ture: David L. Minard. This statement was ing Address: 325 E. Cotati Ave., #1, Cotati, ness as: REM Landscaping, 14462 Western This statement was filed with County Clerk 2021-00089 Deputy Seal filed on 1/13/2021. I hereby certify that this CA 94931. Registered Owner: Nature Pa- Ave, Guerneville, CA 95446 of Sonoma County on December 29, 2020. The following person(s) are doing business copy is a correct copy of the original state- cific Pest Services, Inc. Business is con- Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 Registered Owner(s): Joseph Fitzgerald I hereby certify that this copy is a correct as: Darcy’s Garden Company. Mailing ad- ment on file in my office. ducted by A Corporation. The registrant The Community Voice Remillard, 14462 Western Ave, Guerneville, copy of the original statement on file in my dress: P.O. Box 2061, Sonoma, CA 95476. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk commenced to transact business under the CA 95446 office. Registered Owner: 1) Darcy Hill Merritt, 2) By /s/ Norma Gonzalez fictitious name n/a. Signature: Janver This business is conducted by: an Individ- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Towle Hebbron Merritt. Business is con- Fictitious Business Statement Deputy Seal Holly, President. This statement was filed ual By /s/ Betsy Penn, Deputy Seal ducted by A Married Couple. The registrant 2021-00123 on 1/5/2021. I hereby certify that this copy The registrant(s) commenced to transact Pub. Jan., 22, 29, Feb. 5 & 12, 2021 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5/21 commenced to transact business under the The following person(s) are doing business is a correct copy of the original statement business under the fictitious business The Community Voice CNS-3430311# fictitious name 11/19/2015. Signature: as: Minh Therapy, 16216 Main St., Suite D, on file in my office. name or names listed above on N/A. THE COMMUNITY VOICE Darcy Hill Merritt. This statement was filed Guernveille, CA 95446. Mailing Address: Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk on 1/6/2021. I hereby certify that this copy P.O. Box 81, Villa Grande, CA 95486. Reg- S/ Joseph Fitzgerald Remillard, Fictitious Business Statement By /s/ Norma Gonzalez is a correct copy of the original statement istered Owner: Minh Minh Ta. Business is This statement was filed with the County 2021-00228 Deputy Seal Fictitious Business Statement on file in my office. Clerk of Sonoma County on 01/11/2021. conducted by An Individual. The registrant The following person(s) are doing business Pub. Jan., 22, 29, Feb. 5 & 12, 2021 2021-00082 Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk I hereby certify that this copy is a correct commenced to transact business under the as: Cotati Tax Service, P.O. Box 179, Cotati, The Community Voice The following person(s) are doing business By /s/ Norma Gonzalez fictitious name 4/2014. Signature: Minh M. copy of the original statement on file in my CA 94931. Mailing Address: Same. Regis- as: Merry Properties, P O Box 27278, San Deputy Seal Ta, Owner. This statement was filed on office. tered Owner: Paul R. Boyd. Business is Francisco, CA 94127. Mailing address: Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 1/08/2021. I hereby certify that this copy is William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk conducted by An Individual. The registrant Fictitious Business Statement By /s/ [Deputy], Deputy Seal Same. Registered Owner: Melissa V. Red- The Community Voice a correct copy of the original statement on commenced to transact business under the 2021-00205 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/21 mond, Trustee. Business is conducted by file in my office. fictitious name n/a. Signature: Paul R. The following person(s) are doing business CNS-3432293# A Trust. The registrant commenced to Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Boyd, Owner. This statement was filed on as: Ochoa’s Mexican Restaurant, 777 THE COMMUNITY VOICE transact business under the fictitious name Fictitious Business Statement By /s/ Carrie Anderson 1/14/2021. I hereby certify that this copy is Gravenstein Hwy., Sebastopol, CA 95472. 09/11/2013. Signature: Melissa V. Red- 2021-00086 Deputy Seal a correct copy of the original statement on Mailing Address: 2532 Buss Dr., Santa mond, Trustee of the Redmond Family Re- The following person(s) are doing business Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 file in my office. Rosa, CA 95407. Registered Owner: Car- ocable Trust. This statement was filed on as: Auric Blends, 334 Ohair Ct. Ste. B, Santa Fictitious Business Statement The Community Voice 2021-00214 Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk men Ochoa. Business is conducted by 01/06/2021. I hereby certify that this copy Rosa, CA 95407. Mailing Address: Same. By /s/ Carrie Anderson An Individual. The registrant commenced is a correct copy of the original statement Registered Owner: 1) Morgan Graves, 2) The following person(s) are doing business Deputy Seal as: Zimi, 20 Grey St., Petaluma, CA 94952. to transact business under the fictitious on file in my office. Randy Graves. Business is conducted by Fictitious Business Statement Pub. Jan., 22, 29, Feb. 5 & 12, 2021 name 1990. Signature: Carmen Ochoa, Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk A Married Couple. The registrant com- 2021-00155 Mailing Address: Same. Registered Owner: 1) Konstandinos Moniodis, 2) Sarah Ken- The Community Voice Owner. This statement was filed on By /s/ Carrie Anderson menced to transact business under the fic- The following person(s) are doing business 1/13/2021. I hereby certify that this copy is Deputy Seal titious name 10/02/2015. Signature: Morgan as: Prime Wheelchair and Gurney Trans- ney. Business is conducted by A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to a correct copy of the original statement on Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 Graves. This statement was filed on port, 3555 Vista Del Valle, San Jose, CA Statement of Abandonment of file in my office. 1/6/2021. I hereby certify that this copy is a 95132. Mailing Address: Same. Registered transact business under the fictitious name The Community Voice n/a. Signature: Konstandinos Moniodis Fictitious Business Name Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk correct copy of the original statement on Owner: John Brooks. Business is con- File No. 2021-00212 By /s/ Cristal Lopez and Sarah Kenny. This statement was filed file in my office. ducted by An Individual. The registrant The following person(s) listed above have Deputy Seal Fictitious Business Statement Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk on 1/13/2021. I hereby certify that this copy commenced to transact business under the abandoned the use of the following Ficti- Pub. Jan., 22, 29, Feb. 5 & 12, 2021 2020-03959 By /s/ Norma Gonzalez is a correct copy of the original statement fictitious name n/a Signature: John tious Business Name(s). Raz Taxi Service, The Community Voice The following person(s) are doing business Deputy Seal Brooks. This statement was filed on on file in my office. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk 4415 Whistler Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95407. as: Bay Enterprises, P.O. Box 2812, Rohnert Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 1/11/2021. I hereby certify that this copy is Sonoma County. The Fictitious Business Park, CA 94928. Mailing address: Same. a correct copy of the original statement on By /s/ Betsy Penn Fictitious Business Statement The Community Voice Deputy Seal Name was filed in Sonoma County on Registered Owner: Betty A. York. Business file in my office. 04/22/2019 File Number 2019-01510. Regis- 2021-00171 Pub. Jan., 22, 29, Feb. 5 & 12, 2021 is conducted by An Individual. The regis- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk tered owner Danny Nakash. Business was The following person(s) are doing business trant commenced to transact business Fictitious Business Statement By /s/ Norma Gonzalez The Community Voice conducted by: An Individual. Signature as: Maggy’s Home Daycare, 308 Burt St., under the fictitious name 2015. Signature: 2021-00087 Deputy Seal Danny Nakash.. Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Mailing Address: Betty A. York. This statement was filed on The following person(s) are doing business Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 I declare that all information in this state- Same. Registered Owner: Margarita Rosa 12/30/2020. I hereby certify that this copy as: Duchamp, 280 Chiquita Rd., Healds- Fictitious Business Name Statement The Community Voice File No. 202100059 ment is true and correct. (A registrant who Better Stefanski. Business is conducted is a correct copy of the original statement burg, CA 95448. Mailing Address: Same. declares as true information which he or by An Individual. The registrant com- on file in my office. Registered Owner: 1) Peter Lenz, 2) Patri- The following person(s) are doing she knows to be false is guilty of crime.) menced to transact business under the fic- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk cia Lenz. Business is conducted by A Mar- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR business as Mary Diaz Writing, 2915 This statement was filed with County Clerk titious name 4/9/2004. Signature: Margarita By /s/ Betsy Penn ried Couple. The registrant commenced to CHANGE OF NAME Edison St., Graton, CA 95444, Sonoma of Sonoma County on January 13, 2021. Rosa Better Stefanski. This statement was Deputy Seal transact business under the fictitious name Case Number: SCV267656 County. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct filed on 1/12/2021. I hereby certify that this Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 02/26/2016. Signature: Peter Lenz. This To all interested persons: Petitioner:Aman Registered Owner(s): Mary Diaz, 2915 copy of the original statement on file in my copy is a correct copy of the original state- The Community Voice statement was filed on 1/6/2021. I hereby Sahle Yihedgo filed a petition with this Edison St., Graton, CA 95444. office. ment on file in my office. certify that this copy is a correct copy of the court for a decree changing names as fol- Maria Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk original statement on file in my office. lows: Aman Sahle Yihedgo to Aman Sahle This business is conducted by: An In- dividual. By /s/ Crystal Lopez By /s/ Cristal Lopez Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Bahta. THE COURT ORDERS that all per- Deputy Seal Deputy Seal By /s/ Norma Gonzalez The registrant commenced to transact sons interested in this matter shall appear Pub. Jan., 22, 29, Feb. 5 & 12, 2021 Pub. Jan., 22, 29, Feb. 5 & 12, 2021 Deputy Seal before this court at the hearing indicated business under the fictitious name or The Community Voice The Community Voice Name change Pub. Jan., 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2021 below to show cause, if any, why the peti- names above N/A. The Community Voice tion for change of name should not be S/ Mary Diaz, Owner Publishing granted. This statement was filed with County Fictitious Business Statement Notice of Hearing: March 10, 2021, at 3:00 2021-00213 $ p.m. Dept. 16, Sonoma County Superior Clerk of Sonoma County on January The following person(s) are doing business 95 Court, 3055 Cleveland Ave., (Mailing ad- 5, 2021. as: Raz Taxi and Limo Service, 6071 Donna Please see page dress: 600 Administration Dr.) Santa Rosa, I hereby certify that this copy is a cor- Ct., Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Mailing Ad- 11 for more 584-2222 CA 95403. rect copy of the original statement on dress: Same. Registered Owner: Graton public notices A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall file in my office. Transportation Service, LLC. Business is be published once a week for four succes- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County conducted by A Limited Liability Company. 10- Friday, January 22, 2021 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove-Sebastopol The Community Voice

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2021-00255 any, why the petition for change of name 2021-00105 The following person(s) are doing business should not be granted. The following person(s) are doing business as: Wild Escents Collection, 2341 Hickock Notice of Hearing: March 17, 2021, at 3:00 as: Chateau Diplomatique, P O Box 484,  
     Ct., Sana Rosa, CA 95403. Mailing Ad- p.m. Dept. 18, Sonoma County Superior Graton, CA 95444-0484. Mailing Address: dress: Same. Registered Owner: Kelsey Court, 3055 Cleveland Ave., (Mailing ad- Same. Registered Owner: Drever Wine  
Pritchard.. Business is conducted by An dress: 600 Administration Dr.) Santa Rosa, LLC. Business is conducted by a Limnited Individual. The registrant commenced to CA 95403. Liability Company. The registrant com-     transact business under the fictitious name A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall menced to transact business under the fic- 1/1/2021. Signature: Kelsey Pritchard, be published once a week for four succes- titious name 6/1/1998. Signature: Jonathan    
Owner. This statement was filed on sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing H Dreyer, Managing Member. This state- 1/15/2021. I hereby certify that this copy is on the petition in the following newspaper ment was filed on 1///2021. I hereby certify a correct copy of the original statement on of general circulation, printed in this that this copy is a correct copy of the orig-        file in my office. county: The Community Voice, P.O. Box inal statement on file in my office. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk 2038, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk   
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Pasquale. Business is conducted by An In- The registrant commenced to transact busi- dividual. The registrant commenced to a General Partnership. The registrant com- ness under the fictitious name 6/1/1998. transact business under the fictitious name menced to transact business under the fic- Signature: Amy Thorn, President. This      6/1/1992. Signature: Stephen Paaquale, titious name n/a. Signature: Sarah DuRoff, statement was filed on 1/15/2021. I hereby Owner. This statement was filed on President. This statement was filed on certify that this copy is a correct copy of the     
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Pub. Jan., 22, 29, Feb. 5 & 12, 2021 The Community Voice The Community Voice Fictitious Business Statement    2021-00144 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR Fictitious Business Statement The following person(s) are doing business    
 CHANGE OF NAME 2021-00026 as: Harrys Secondhand Warehouse Furni- Case Number: SPR095177 The following person(s) are doing business ture, 820 Ripley St., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Mar- as: Concerned Citizen of Bloomfield, 12460     Mailing Address: Same. Registered Owner: garet Anne Sheehy filed a petition with this Mill St., Petaluma, CA 94952-9798. Mailing Harry M. Kniffin. Business is conducted by court for a decree changing names as fol- Address: Same. Registered Owner: 1) Va- an Individual. The registrant commenced to   
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  and invite friends along for an ad- Another perspective is handy. now. venture. Answers to 1/15/21 12 - Friday, January 22, 2021 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove-Sebastopol The Community Voice Wine pairing Put a zesty spin on weeknight meals Ranch crusted (Family Features) Dinner in many households means foolproof tightly with lid 10 seconds, or until the cheese is melted. burgers with recipes that families can count on, but those can become bland and Place burgers on bottom buns and top each with avocado ranch boring. Finding new ways to put a twist on meals throughout the week sauce and top buns. adds fun to time spent in the kitchen while bringing new flavor to the avocado ranch sauce table. This month’s To help reinvigorate traditional weeknight dinners, chef Bobby Flay Ranch seasoned chicken and recipe is rich and and Hidden Valley Ranch created the three-part Hidden Valley Ranch chewy and deep and Night! series to debut dishes that bring bold flavor to traditional meals, mushroom quesadillas with soothing, if not par- such as these recipes for Ranch Crusted Burgers with Avocado Ranch ticularly “low-cal.” In Sauce and Ranch Seasoned Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas with tomato salsa and sour cream other words, just right Tomato Salsa and Sour Cream. The series will provide a spin on week- for those who have night staples to showcase the simplicity, versatility and zesty flavor of already discarded ranch seasoning when used to create family-friendly dinners any night their New Year’s res- of the week. olutions, or those Find more information, including series episodes and additional who are looking to recipes, at hiddenvalley.com/ranch-night. celebrate their wis- dom in not making resolutions which would preclude them Ranch crusted burgers from enjoying this decadent, toothsome with avocado ranch sauce treat. A great way to Servings: 4 enhance the meal and celebrate one’s wis- dom is to enjoy a nice glass of appropriately paired wine with the food. A great wine to match with this feast is a high-quality Syrah. Syrah is a wine va- rietal which can ex- hibit a wide range of characteristics, depending on where the grapes are grown and how the wine is made. Syrah is an integral compo- Servings: 4 nent of many of the famous blended red wines from the Rhone region in France and, thankfully, it is also pro- Tomato Salsa: duced as a single-grape varietal in many other parts of 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely diced the world. While it is called Shiraz in Australia, and 1/2 small red onion, finely diced Syrah most everywhere else, this same grape produces a 1/2 jalapeno, finely diced very food-friendly wine which can augment many differ- 1 lime, juice only ent cuisines. We have some top-level versions being pro- 2 tablespoons olive oil duced in California, and some of my favorites are from 3 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped into ribbons the cooler growing regions in the state, such as the Avocado Ranch Sauce: kosher salt Sonoma Coast, Carneros and the Central Coast. Syrah 1/4 cup mayonnaise freshly ground black pepper grown in warmer climates typically has less acidity and 1/4 cup sour cream complexity and won’t generally pair with food as well. 1 tablespoon well-shaken buttermilk Quesadillas: The acidity that I just referred to will help navigate 1/2 teaspoon Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning kosher salt 2 tablespoons canola oil through the fattiness in the beef, mayonnaise, avocado, freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 pounds cremini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced buttermilk and cheese. (As an aside, while the recipe 3 green onions, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning, divided calls for American cheese, I’m sure a nice sharp cheddar 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced 12 flour tortillas (6 inches) or pepper jack would go really well with this burger.) 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese The herbal notes in a nice Syrah will meld nicely with the green onions and spices in the ranch seasoning and Ranch Spice Crusted Burger: 16 ounces roasted or rotisserie chicken, shredded kosher salt sauce, while the smokiness and bacon flavors found in 1 1/2 teaspoons Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup sour cream tomato salsa the best Syrah will elevate the nice char on the burgers. 1 teaspoon paprika kosher salt The nice dark berry flavors of the wine are a great addi- freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped tion to the beefiness of the ground meat. 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80% lean) Given all that’s going on in the world, let’s allow for 2 tablespoons canola oil To make tomato salsa: In medium bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil and basil; season with salt and the occasional indulgent meal and let’s try to move those 8 slices American cheese meals up on the enjoyment scale by enriching them with 1/4 cup water pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use. To make quesadillas: Preheat oven to 450 F. a great wine, which will make the food taste better and 4 brioche buns, split in half our moods a little brighter. Also, as I’ve done over the Avocado Ranch Sauce In large saute pan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add mushrooms and season with 1 1/2 teaspoons ranch seasoning. Cook until mush- last several months, I’ll ask you to consider buying lo- cally produced wines to help support our local growers To make avocado ranch sauce: In bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour rooms are golden brown and liquid has evaporated. Set aside to cool. Place tortillas next to each other on baking sheet. Sprinkle thin layer and wineries. Between the pandemic and this year’s cream, buttermilk, ranch seasoning, salt and pepper until smooth. Fold fires, all of us in the wine business can use some support, in green onions and diced avocados; set aside. of cheese on eight tortillas. Add cooled mushrooms to four tortillas and shredded chicken to other four tortillas. Season each layer with salt and I can only assume that you would enjoy brightening To make burgers: In small bowl, whisk ranch seasoning, paprika, your mood a little bit with the delicious fruits of our salt and pepper. and pepper. Stack tortillas to create four, two-layer quesadillas. Cover each with remaining tortillas; brush top tortillas lightly with canola oil labor, so please open a bottle of Sonoma County wine Heat large cast-iron pan or griddle over high heat. Divide meat into and raise a toast to better times ahead! four 6-ounce patties and make deep depression in centers with thumb. and sprinkle with remaining ranch seasoning. Bake 6-8 minutes until cheese is melted and tortillas turn lightly Season each with spice rub on one side. Jeff James is the founder and co-owner, with his wife Add canola oil to pan and heat until shimmering. Place on burgers golden brown with crispy edges. Cut each quesadilla into four pieces. Garnish each slice with dollop Judy, of Stony Point Vineyard and James Family Cellars. in pan, spice side down, and cook until golden brown and lightly Their Cotati vineyard and winery have consistently pro- charred, 4 minutes. Turn burgers over and cook 4 minutes, or until of sour cream. Add dollop of tomato salsa on top of sour cream and garnish with basil. duced award-winning wines. Jeff can be reached at they reach desired doneness. [email protected] or www.JamesFamily- Top each burger with two slices cheese. Add water to pan and cover Cellars.com

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