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Active duty honorees at the RP Veterans Day program

Connor Ehrmantraut James A. McCoy Julia Guerrero Lakota R. Sims Jaxon Crothers Navy Army Coast Guard Navy Army The Rohnert Park Armed Forces Banner Program was created in www.starspangledbanners.org. If you know of members or relatives This brings the total number of banners installed in the city to 57. 2011 for our community to honor and recognize individuals on ac- of active duty members here in town, please contact me and I will Our banner program received some funding from the City of Rohn- tive duty in the military. These members either reside in or have im- add them to the list of potential honorees. Contact Andy Durkee, RP ert Park Foundation Small Grants Program that will be used to pur- mediate family members who reside or work in the City of Rohnert Military Banner Program Coordinator, (707) 584-5109, chase new and replacement brackets for the banners as well as Park, or have attended local schools. This Banner Program is sup- [email protected]. replacement banners that are no longer serviceable due to exposure ported with funding provided by local sponsors and the banners will Keynote Speaker for our program was one of our honorees, and weather conditions. Thank you to the city for your generous sup- be printed and installed as funds become available. Additional in- Daniel Gossage, an Aviation Survival Technician (rescue swimmer) port. formation and an application can be found on our website: stationed at Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco.

CotatiBy Joshua Farestveit-Moore allowsindustry has the secondpotential to be Surprisingly, dispensary there was little cent of Americans approved of LandPaths There’s a new cannabis outlet like that.” public disagreement surrounding legalization. Since then, mari- connects people to protected land coming to the town of Cotati At present, Cotati places a 3 the Indythree development. No- juana has gone from a source of By Stephanie Derammelaere of having nature in our lives. thanks to a permit issued by the percent tax on commercial body who attended the city coun- fear to a potential money-maker Much of the open and pre- LandPaths is now very much Cotati City Council in its open cannabis sales, which is then cil meeting voiced any with 9.2 billion dollars of rev- served space in Sonoma County about helping communities in session Tuesday. added to the state’s own 15 per- opposition, in fact. That’s a far enue in 2017, according to Ar- that makes our county not only Sonoma County find these The two-year permit went to cent tax. That’s a lot of potential cry to the events of eight years cview Market Research. beautiful but also provides the places for their own use but also Indythree LLC, a local developer money that could be coming into ago when 50 members of the That’s rather surprising given peace and tranquility that time in find them for ways in which they that owns the Alder Ave prop- the town in the next couple Cavalry Life Church protested that cannabis is still technically nature can provide, is there can help take care of them. Land erty, now abandoned, in western years, especially when taken the town’s first medical cannabis illegal in the eyes of the United partly in thanks to LandPaths, a helps people and people help Cotati. They plan to tear down with the already up and running permit issued to Mercy Wellness. States federal government. non-profit organization that has land.” the current structures on the par- cannabis outlet, Mercy Wellness, But that permit went through “It’s a big, significant devel- worked for over twenty years to The organization accom- cel and put up three new build- on the other side of town. and the church has since moved opment,” Steve Monahan, In- protect our land, and more im- plishes its mission in many ways. ings: a memory care facility, an The potential tax income out of Cotati to their new prop- dythree spokesperson, said. portantly, connect it to our They routinely organize free or assisted living facility and the played a huge factor into Land- erty in Rohnert Park. With the re- “We’re a real estate developer. county’s residents. limited cost public outings to commercial cannabis outlet. man’s vote to approve the per- cent change to California’s It’s what we do. We’ve owned Founded in 1996, LandPaths open spaces, farms and parks-in- “I know for a few people that mit. cannabis law, the public’s atti- this property for a long time and was first created to manage the development throughout the this is something to which they’ll “One of the most important tude has shifted on the subject of we’ve been wanting to move for- 1,500-acre McCormick property, county that have been protected be uncomfortable and I totally things, post prop-13, for any city marijuana. ward this project for quite a which allowed the California by the Sonoma County Agricul- respect that. But in terms of this is how we fund the municipality. According to a recent study by while.” State Parks to accept the prop- tural Preservation and Open being something that is essen- There still isn’t a good answer. the Pew Research Center, 62 per- The permit approved by Co- erty as an addition to Sugarloaf Space District. Today they lead tially accepted, I see it as part of One of the best ways is diversi- cent of surveyed Americans tati is for a two-year time period State Park, despite severe finan- about 300 outings with over the future of Sonoma County,” fying your sources of income,” favor the legalization of and will be up for renewal again cial cuts. 1,200 participants annually. Cotati Mayor, Mark Landman, Landman said. “These are the cannabis. That’s a huge jump in 2020. “LandPaths started in order to Their In Our Own Backyard said. “Like fine wine, good food, types of things that can keep a over what it was back at the turn help bridge the gap between (IOOBY) program works with craft beer, I think the cannabis community healthy.” of millennium when only 31 per- lands that were being protected 17 schools, including many in Sonoma County that there was schools serving low-income stu- no funding or staff to take care dents- often those least likely to of,” says Craig Anderson, Exec- experience the outdoors. Given utive Director of LandPaths. that people will only want to pro- ByStation Joshua Farestveit-Moore Avenue getsthrough final outlets in the downtown approval area. They went so far as to deny “We were started as a cooperat- tect what they know and under- It wasn’t easy and it wasn’t quick, but Tues., Nov. 13, the Rohnert a petition by Argonaut Construction, new owners of the Raley’s ing agency to assist the Agricul- stand, students learn about the Park City Council unanimously approved the Station Avenue Proj- Shopping Center, to allow them to include a drive-through coffee tural Preservation and Open land through theme-based field ect. house in a future, potential remodel. Space District and California trips covering discovery, water- Station Avenue is the future downtown section of Rohnert Park It was not a unanimous decision. Vice Mayor, Joseph Callinan, State Parks.” shed, wildlife habitat and stew- that will take the place of the State Farm property located on the provided the sole dissenting vote to the change in ordinance. The organization evolved ardship projects. To date this corner of State Farm Drive and the Rohnert Park Expressway. “I just feel like we’ve put Argonaut Construction, a new investor, many times since its earliest op- education program reaches over “Rohnert Park is a fabulous place to raise your children. The one into a bit of a pickle,” Callinan said. “I know we want our downtown erations and today its mission is 1,000 participants per year. thing it has missed is a heart,” Councilmember Gina Belforte said. and I know we think we’re doing what’s best, but they may not even “to foster a love of the land in Other nature awareness and “What a heart does is it joins everything together. A heart is the seat renovate those buildings now. They may just sit like that. Shame on Sonoma County and create ways environmental literacy programs of emotion. Many times when people want to have a nice birthday, us for not even considering that.” for people to experience the for youth that LandPaths pro- or an anniversary, or a baby-shower they go someplace else. They Everything told, Rohnert Park stands to pull in over $730,000 a beauty, understand the value and vides include Owl Camp, don’t have to do that anymore.” year in revenue from the Station Avenue development once it’s up assist in healing the land in their RiverTrek, Back County Basics Laulima Development is in charge of the 32-acre project and their and running. Most of this number comes from the sales tax gener- local communities.” and Spring Break Trek – camps planned construction for the area next to the Smart Rail Station is ated by the property’s commercial units, though a significant portion “What we started to do to help and outdoor programs for youth nothing if not ambitious. It includes 460 residential units, 270 thou- will stem from the upscale hotel. The city will not be on the hook take care of open space was to from 5 to 16. They also co- sand square feet of office and retail space and a brew-pub of all for maintenance and improvements of the property’s pipes nor its utilize volunteers to help bring founded Sonoma County Envi- things. On top of all that, there’s also going to be a 156 room upscale parking garage. Those are the developer’s responsibility. the price down for the tax payer ronmental Collaborative to hotel complete with matching parking garage. Rohnert Park’s financial responsibility revolves mostly around and to provide access to people increase collective effectiveness That scale of a project would bring change to any community and the $700,000 in park improvements that the project requires. That who wanted it,” says Anderson. and reach of environmental edu- Rohnert Park is certainly no exception. The recent alteration to money will buy roughly 1.1 acres of new park lands and include two “But that was just the starting cation in the county. In addition, building codes in the newly approved downtown section creates a new dog parks and the beautification of the area lining Commerce point. Where we’ve really grown they started a program called In- ‘walkable neighborhood’ rule, which limits the size of new city Blvd and the Rohnert Park Expressway. into in the 22 years is this very spired Forward following the blocks to that which people may reasonably transverse on foot. This “When State Farm went out, what a loss we thought it was for the deep conviction about the value Sandy Hook shooting in 2012 to will apply across the board to any future development or significant city. But with Laulima coming in, what a wonderful opportunity we of land in the public trust and the link teens to the outdoors and en- remodel in the downtown area. got from that. Who ever thought that we would ever have such a fact that open space is very much gage them in dialogue about true And that means smaller pretty much everything, with the excep- project in our downtown?” Rohnert Park Mayor, Pam Stafford, said. like the commons in Old Eng- leadership, citizenship and a vi- tion of buildings. By shrinking the maximum block size the city “People don’t realize how much work has gone into this in a year. land in that it’s sort of our group sion for a positive future. council hopes to create a more cohesive feel for the new downtown This is a huge project to have come to this point in a year. heritage. It’s the well of culture Last but not least LandPaths section. They want walking and biking to be people’s preferred Laulima Development estimates that the new downtown section in many ways. What’s important facilitates many volunteer stew- choice for getting around. will be completed in late 2020. about that is that we as a society ardship projects to remove non- This desire factored into the council’s decision to prohibit drive- are now waking up to the value ‘LandPaths’ see page 12

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POLICE BEAT 7:57 am.: An ambulance was in accident was reported on Com- “If I were a Thief… You would now Be a victim” tion on Redwood Dr. Rohnert Park route to a traffic accident re- merce Blvd. at RP Exp. 12:59 p.m.: A coroner’s case was 11/5/18 The following visible items make your vehicle a target for CRIME: ported on Burton Ave. 10:05 a.m.: A disturbance was Unlocked door (s) reported on Snyder Ln. 2:08 a.m.: A stolen vehicle was 8:10 a.m.: A 40-year-old male reported on Doubletree Dr. 1:25 p.m.: A petty theft was re- reported on Civic Center Dr. Open window(s) Sunroof was arrested for assault on 10:26 a.m.: A disturbance was Spare keys ported on Redwood Dr. 6:53 a.m.: A stolen vehicle was Mitchell Dr. reported on Snyder Ln. 4:04 p.m.: A 26-year-old male reported on Santa Alicia Dr. Purse, wallet, briefcase, gym and other bags 9:25 a.m.: A CPS referral was re- 10:53 a.m.: Marijuana posses- Cash or loose change was arrested for assault on Golf ported on Enterprise Dr. sion was reported on Snyder Ln. Course Dr. Established 1993 Cell phone/cell phone cord 9:59 a.m.: A burglary was re- 11:15 a.m.: A juvenile was ar- CD’s. iPod, Stereo faceplate, laptop, GPS system 4:42 p.m.: A disturbance was re- ported on Laguna Dr. rested for an outside warrant on Mail/documents, ID and address information ported on Michael Way. 10:00 a.m.: A CPS referral was Cielo Circle. Garage door opener 4:45 p.m.: A disturbance was re- reported on Madrigal St. 12:25 p.m.: An auto burglary Other valuables like jewelry, clothes & shoes ported on Bonnie Ave. 10:31 a.m.: A stolen vehicle was was reported on Lynne Conde Tools and other valuables stored in truck bed 10:27 p.m.: A disturbance was Member California reported on Redwood Dr. Way. Never leave children or animals in vehicle unattended reported on Bonita Ave. Printed on 100% 10:54 a.m.: A hit and run was re- 1:52 p.m.: A possible deceased 10:45 p.m.: A 30-year-old female Newspaper Publishers recycled paper Association ported on Commerce Blvd. body was reported on Enterprise Raley’s Towne Centre. 2:17 a.m.: A disturbance was re- was arrested for an outside war- 11:30 a.m.: A 19-year-old male Dr. 10:57 a.m.: A disturbance was ported on Enterprise Dr. rant on Commerce Blvd. ©Rohnert Park, California was arrested for false imprison- 3:18 p.m.: A hit and run was re- reported on RP Exp. 12:36 p.m.: Fraud was reported ment and causing harm to an ported on Commerce Blvd. 12:14 p.m.: Petty theft was re- on Golf Course Dr. 11/12/18 elder dependent adult on Lan- 4:42 p.m.: A CPS referral was re- 1:25 a.m.: A 24-year-old male November 16, 2018 ported on Commerce Blvd. 3:30 p.m.: Defrauding an caster Dr. at Lydia Ct. ported on City Center Dr. was arrested for violating proba- Volume No. 26, Issue No.42 12:26 p.m. A CPS referral was innkeeper was reported on Red- 12:36 p.m.: A non-injury traffic 4:50 p.m.: A missing person was tion on Civic Center Dr. Published: Every Friday reported on Dowdell Ave. wood Dr. accident was reported on Red- reported on Bruce Ave. 12:58 p.m.: A CPS referral was 3:39 p.m.: A disturbance was re- 6:36 a.m.: Fraud was reported on wood Dr. at RP Exp. 7:21 p.m.: A 56-year-old male City Center Dr. Phone (707) 584-2222 reported on Avram Ave. ported on Mercedes Way. 12:57 p.m.: A missing person was arrested for vandalism and 8:05 a.m.: A disturbance was re- FAX (707) 584-2233 1:00 p.m.: A CPS referral was re- 3:40 p.m.: Trespassing was re- was reported on City Center Dr. violating probation on Com- ported on Adrian Dr. ported on RP Exp. ported on Commerce Blvd. Adjudication: The Community 1:24 p.m.: A stolen vehicle was merce Blvd. 1:42 p.m.: Narcotic activity was 7:49 p.m.: A missing person was 9:10 a.m.: A 37-year-old male reported on Civic Center Dr. 9:30 p.m.: A disturbance was re- was arrested for violating proba- Voice is an adjudicated newspa- reported on Avenida Cala. reported on Redwood Dr. 1:42 p.m.: A 54-year-old female ported on Alma Ave. tion on Roberts Lake Rd. per of general circulation in ac- 2:01 p.m.: A hit and run was re- 10:02 p.m.: A disturbance was was arrested for battery on a 9:54 p.m.: A hit and run was re- 11:43 a.m.: An auto burglary was cordance with the laws of ported on Lynne Conde Way at reported on Santa Alicia Dr. spouse on Enterprise Dr. ported on Commerce Blvd. at reported on Camino Colegio. California by decree number RP Exp. 10:20 p.m.: A disturbance was 3:17 p.m.: A missing person was Hunter Dr. 12:15 p.m.: A 40-year-old female 207762 of the Superior Court of 2:36 p.m.: Suicide threats were reported on Gregory Ct. reported on Lorraine Ct. 10:47 p.m.: Petty theft was re- was arrested for violating proba- Sonoma County, dated August reported on Enterprise Dr. 11:05 p.m.: A disturbance was 3:23 p.m.: An auto burglary was ported on Commerce Blvd. tion on Commerce Blvd. 22, 1994, and qualified for publi- 3:53 p.m.: A CPS referral was re- reported on Enterprise Dr. reported on Carlita Circle. 11:11 p.m.: Reckless driving was 12:47 p.m.: Fraud was reported cation of matters required by law ported on Anne Way. 11:16 p.m.: A disturbance was 4:07 p.m.: A stolen vehicle was reported on City Center Dr. on Commerce Blvd. to be published in a newspaper. 4:23 p.m.: A burglary was re- reported on RP Exp. reported on Redwood Dr. 2:09 p.m.: A hit and run was re- On August 8, 2008 the decree ported on Redwood Dr. 4:45 p.m.: A stolen credit card 11/7/18 ported on Golf Course Dr. at 242968 was granted by the Supe- 8:53 p.m.: A 39-year-old male 11/10/18 was reported on Kensington Pl. 1:46 a.m.: A 43-year-old male Snyder Ln. rior Court of California to be the was arrested for an outside war- 12:42 a.m.: A 33-year-old male 7:58 p.m.: Fraud was reported on was reported on false imprison- 2:52 p.m.: A petty theft was re- Newspaper of general circulation rant on Commerce Blvd. and a 31-year- old female were RP Exp. ment, damaging a wireless com- ported on Commerce Blvd. for City of Rohnert Park, CA. 9:04 p.m.: A structure fire was arrested for possessing a con- munication device and violating reported on Burton Ave. trolled substance and violating 3:20 p.m.: An unwanted guest Ownership: 11/6/18 court order on Hessel Rd. 9:42 p.m.: Fraud was reported on probation on Golf Course Dr. was reported at Raley’s Towne The Community Voice is a sub- 12:23 a.m.: A drunk in public 1:49 a.m.: A 92-year-old female Circle Dr. 3:34 a.m.: A disturbance was re- Centre. sidiary of The Shah Family was reported on Commerce was arrested for possessing a 11:44 p.m.: A drunk driver was ported on Hermosa Ct. 4:55 p.m.: A disturbance was re- LLC., a family owned and oper- Blvd. controlled substance and violat- reported on Redwood Dr. at RP 10:00 a.m.: A hit and run was re- ported on State Farm Dr. ated business in Rohnert Park 3:55 a.m.: A non-injury traffic ing probation on Camino Coron- Exp. ported on Country Club Dr. at 5:01 p.m.: A disturbance was re- since 2003. ado at Camino Corto. 11/8/18 RP Exp. ported on Lorraine Ct. 7:16 a.m.: A stolen vehicle was 5:03 p.m.: A 28-year-old male Mission Statement 1:15 a.m.: A battery was reported 10:40 a.m.: A petty theft was re- reported on Commerce Blvd. on Redwood Dr. ported on Commerce Blvd. was arrested for public intoxica- The Community Voice is pub- Light Repairs 8:35 a.m.: A 25-year-old female tion and violating probation on lished to provide a fair, accurate, 2:29 a.m.: A 57-year-old male 11:15 a.m.: A drunk driver was was arrested for possessing con- was arrested for violating proba- reported on Southwest Blvd. Rancho Verde Circle. objective and honest voice for trolled substance paraphernalia 5:40 p.m.: An ambulance in the community, its leaders, and Handyman tion on Redwood Dr. 11:35 a.m.: A disturbance was re- on Golf Course Dr. 7:57 a.m.: An ambulance in route ported on Redwood Dr. route to traffic accident was re- businesses; leadership that con- •Rental Refurbishment 9:25 a.m.: A non-injury traffic ported on Adrian Dr. tributes to the betterment of our to a traffic accident was reported 1:22 p.m.: A non-injury traffic •Window and Door Trim accident was reported on Dou- on E. Cotati Ave. accident was reported on Com- 5:47 p.m.: A coroner’s case was community; information that re- bletree Dr. at Golf Course Dr. reported on Enterprise Dr. flects our community in every- We fix houses 7:59 a.m.: A non-injury traffic merce Blvd. at RP Exp. Since 1992 Lic.#748161 9:29 a.m.: A battery was reported accident was reported on Com- 1:52 p.m.: Reckless driving was 6:15 p.m.: A non-injury traffic thing we do. on Commerce Blvd. accident was reported on Lor- We will continuously serve as A Guy, A Toolbox & A Truck merce Blvd. at Utility Ct. reported on Commerce Blvd. at 10:00 a.m.: A disturbance was 8:46 a.m.: An auto burglary was Redwood Dr. raine Ct. the leading information source Jerry Moore reported on Cielo Circle. 6:25 p.m.: A petty theft was re- while never compromising our reported on Commerce Blvd. 1:55 p.m.: A structure fire was 10:14 a.m.: A 68-year-old male 9:09 a.m.: A disturbance was re- reported on Redwood Dr. ported on RP Exp. principles by exercising our role was arrested for petty theft at 8:27 p.m.: A non-injury traffic of seeking practical solutions and ported on Madrigal St. 2:10 p.m.: A disturbance was re- 707-664-8100 12:11 p.m.: Vandalism was re- ported on Gillpepper Ln. accident was reported on Com- protecting those living within our merce Blvd. at Golf Course Dr. community. ported on Blair Ave. 2:11 p.m.: A petty theft was re- 3:45 p.m.: A non-injury traffic ported on Redwood Dr. 11:15 p.m.: A 27-year-old male Publisher/CEO: accident was reported on Com- 2:16 p.m.: A disturbance was re- was arrested for a bench warrant Yatin Shah merce Blvd. at State Farm Dr. ported on Redwood Dr. on NB RP Exp. on ramp. Editor/News Team Leader 3:53 p.m.: A disturbance was re- 2:58 p.m.: Reckless driving was Position Open ported on RP Exp. reported on Golf Course Dr. W. Cotati 4:25 p.m.: A subject with gun at Redwood Dr. 11/2/18 Advertising: was reported on Golf Course Dr. 3:07 p.m.: A disturbance was re- Yatin Shah 1:43 a.m.: A 23-year-old female 4:56 p.m.: A petty theft was re- ported on Middlebrook Way. was arrested for battery on a per- Business office: ported on Redwood Dr. 3:27 p.m.: A disturbance was re- son on Old Redwood Hwy. Rose Shah 5:58 p.m.: A CPS referral was re- ported on Arlen Dr. 7:03 a.m.: A non-injury traffic Circulation: ported on Laredo St. 4:25 p.m.: A disturbance was re- accident was reported on Hwy. 7:05 p.m.: A petty theft was re- ported on Liman Way. 116 S. Bill Poole ported on RP Exp. 4:44 p.m.: Reckless driving was General Office: 9:50 a.m.: Fraud was reported on 8:43 p.m.: A stolen vehicle was reported on Redwood Dr. Larch Ave. Claudia Smith reported on Classic Ct. 10:12 p.m.: A disturbance was 10:19 a.m.: A petty theft was re- Sports: 10:58 p.m.: A disturbance was reported on Burton Ave. ported on Blodgett St. Joshua Farestveit-Moore reported on College View Dr. 11:48 p.m.: A juvenile and an 18- 7:55 p.m.: A drunk driver was re- News: 11:00 p.m.: A 32-year-old male year-old male were arrested for ported on Redwood Dr. was arrested for an outside war- battery on a person and obstruct- Irene Hilsendager, rant on Roberts Lake Rd. ing and resisting a peace officer 11/3/18 Stephanie Derammelaere 11:27 p.m.: A 33-year-old male on Commerce Blvd. 10:51 a.m.: Vandalism was re- Page layout: was arrested for obstructing and ported on Santero Way. Jodie Smith resisting a peace office on Red- 11/11/18 11:30 a.m.: A petty theft was re- Photographers: wood Dr. 12:59 a.m.: An unwanted guest ported on Charles St. was reported on Commerce Robert Grant, Jane Peleti 7:00 p.m.: A 49-year-old male 11/9/18 Blvd. was arrested for driving with a News, column contributors: 1:56 a.m.: A 26-year-old male 8:54 a.m.: Vandalism was re- Thomas Elias, Julie Ann Souk- suspended license on Old Red- was arrested for possessing a ported on Alison Ave. wood Hwy. oulis, Steve Campbell, George controlled substance on Red- 11:35 a.m.: A 60-year-old female 10:38 p.m.: A non-injury traffic Malkemus, Ken Weise, Scott wood Dr. was arrested for public intoxica- accident was reported on 116 S. Sheldon, Jeff James, Dawn Dolan, Bill Hanson, Berniece 11/4/18 Owen, Darrin Jenkins, 12:14 a.m.: A 26-year-old male was arrested for a bench warrant Damien O’Bid, Lanny Lowery on Old Redwood Hwy. Website & Social Media ‘Beats ‘ see page 5

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Printed by: The Community Voice Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove Friday, November 16, 2018 - 3 Café Espresso Feature of the week Get musical instruments back into homes By Irene Hilsendager Many lost their homes and businesses in the Tubbs fire last Oct. always hope and an idea was formed. Seeing and smelling smoke the last few days, brings back very and they have faced a daily battle each day, but one thing is for cer- Prairie Sun’s producer, Mooka Rennick, along with engineer and bad memories to the community. Smoke and particles are falling tain, music is their healing grace that keeps them going. When the musician Allen Sudduth, who also lost his home in the fire and mu- around us from a fire that is 180 miles away from us. The air is trials and tribulations get them down, they all turn to music which sician Sarah Baker decided to have a fund raiser which will benefit smoke filled and children keep asking how soon will the fire arrive comforts, heals and inspires. Through all of the devastation there is those who lost musical instruments in the inferno. The fundraiser and how many hours will it take? Fundraisers have been held for a will include a silent auction, a no host bar and a raffle. CDs, t-shirts year and still many are without housing and necessities. Now we and posters will also be available for sale. come upon another problem. So many in the community are tal- The “Out of the Fire” concert will be held Dec. 2, at Sally Toma- ented musicians and lost their musical instruments in the fires. toes, 1100 Valley House Dr., Rohnert Park from 1 to 7 p.m. The This is where Prairie Sun Recording and the musicians of price of admission is very reasonable. $10 donation or $25 for VIP Sonoma County are stepping in to bring to the public a benefit con- tickets for food and admission. cert of live music. “Out of the Fire” a CD of mostly original music This event will raise funds to replace and repair instruments and was created to help heal survivors of the 2017 fires. Mooka Ren- equipment lost or damaged in the fires of 2017 to celebrate the com- nick, owner and founder of Prairie Sun Recording explains about munity working together to help survivors heal. If you wish to the project, “This is about musicians helping musicians.” apply for an instrument or equipment replacement or repair, please The album features dynamic Sonoma County musicians Sarah visit the website at OutoftheFireBenefit.com and fill out an appli- Baker, Voker Strifler, Danny Sorentino, Eki Shola and Johnny cation. Campbell, who each wrote songs for the album along with popular All proceeds go to the Out of the Fire entertainers Levi Lloyd, Allegra Broughton, Doug Jayne, Willy Jor- Benefit Trust Fund, a non-profit organization dan and Zero. “The Fire Choir”, a group of talented singers who, whose stated mission is to return as many in- along with all other people involved in the project, donated their struments and audio equipment to the survivors time and talent on the album. The new compilation album, “Out of of the Sonoma County fires as possible. the Fire” will feature 11 songs performed by local musicians. “Out From Left to Right: Johnny Campbell, Volker Strifler, Gary Silva, For additional information go to www.outofthe- of the Fire” creates a rich and compelling story of rising out of the Allegra Broughton, Sam Page, Sarah Baker, Glenn Sullivan, Rick firebenefit.com or www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-the- ashes. The Peace and Justice Center, which is a 501 (3) C, Sally Clifford, Levi Lloyd and Doug Jayne. fire-benefit-concert-silent-auction-tickets-51321407712. Tomatoes and all of the musicians, engineers and mastering has Kathleen McCallum been donated free of charge.

Faith Ako: CreatingFaith tells her story best as she “A recalls her Wonderfulmove from Hawaii to form for this event World” every Saturday, from ages five to sixty, men, California, as she speaks of family love, as she remembers her de- women and children. I think this venue started my yearning to be a velopment as a musician from childhood to the present, and as she performer and musician. In all public and private schools, Hawaii discusses her work as a paraprofessional in special education at Ran- has a May Day Event, and each student learns a dance, learns to play cho Cotate High School. a ukulele, and learns to use dance implements, costumes made by About to have her fourth album released, Faith, a Grammy nom- our aunts and elders. These dances represent islands and tell stories inee more than once, and a winner of many other awards, musical of the places through hula, music and implements. Surrounded by and cultural, reflects on her life in a manner that reveals her human- wisdom and grace, I loved every moment of my childhood. ity, love for culture, and concern for others, particularly students. Lanny: How did you grow as a musician? Her down-to-earth nature transcends all of her successes. Faith: I played and did music in elementary school and high Lanny: How do you see your role as a classroom aide impacted school and I did some college band music as well. I always loved by your family, culture, and your music? the rock and roll songs that I listened to on my brother’s transistor Faith: Living, breathing, and sharing aloha, staying pono and radio in the 1960s. I knew at an early age that I would perform. true to myself, my heritage, my family. These are life skills and After moving to California in 1985, I was busy raising my children. qualities I grew up with in Hawaii along with respect, honor, kind- Music didn’t happen until my youngest daughter convinced me to ness for elders first, doing your best in all that you can. Listening join her hula group in 1993. I played for small performances and and not speaking when you are not spoken to, that was a main skill finally came out with my first album in 2007. I had an idea of what we learned at an early age. These lessons helped me to assert my I wanted to do with my music, and time convinced me when it was position as a para-professional the last twenty-five years. Teenagers right to team up with some great musicians and create some origi- at my high school are much different now with technology, music, nality in my own style. social media, dress codes and social behaviors. You got to know Lanny: What is the best part of being a musician? your place and stand your ground with them but with the intention Faith: Giving back joy to others through the music, seeing their that you really do care and want them to succeed. facial expressions in the audience. I can see whether they had a bad Lanny: How do you balance your life between music, family day or lost a family member or were going through a tough time. and the classroom? Hawaiian music is very passionate, emotional, and connected to the Faith: Sometimes I wonder? It’s been a crazy twenty-five years environment, nature, and family, and it is heartfelt. When I get to of music in the bay area. Yet I feel so blessed and privileged to have meet people after a show, or get emails or comments from the guests, had a great career in both professions. Being a Special Ed assistant all positive, I think, ha-ha, I know I did a great job and that gives Faith Thompson Ako in the day, a musician at night and weekends. When you love what me great satisfaction knowing someone felt better after the music Courtesy of Ed Aiona Photography you do, people feel it, embrace it, make the connection and they and the show. build relationships, that’s what life is about: balance, hope, and Lanny: What are the best things that happen to you in the class- By Lanny Lowery prayers, endurance, living aloha daily. room? If you have heard Faith Ako sing, you know that you could listen Lanny: When did you begin to become a musician? Faith: Seeing a teenager smile at his or her simple successes in to her perform her signature song, “What a Wonderful World” all Faith: My family is very musical. If you grew up in the islands, schoolwork, watching a great teacher master the art of teaching, and evening. The lyrics, the melody, the personal intonations, all come chances are you were exposed to music with family, church and seeing their students get it and connect to the teacher and the lesson. from her heart. 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Tickets • Friends of the RP Senior First game begins at 6:30 p.m. High St., Sebastopol. Members Rosa. are $25 for general admission, Center hosts BINGO at the Sen- Sunday, December 2 Buy-ins are $35 or $45 which are free and non-members $5 $40 for FIP and for a single ior Center. Doors open at 4 p.m. includes all supplies. Payouts day-use fee. Katie@se- • Holiday arts & crafts fair ticket information go to First game begins at 6:30 p.m. • 6th St. Playhouse will pres- are given upon attendance and bastopolseniorcenter.org. 707- from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free ad- www.leftedgetheatre.com/tick- By-in are $35 or $45 which in- ent “Annie” at 2 p.m. at the GK food is available for purchase. 829-2440. mission. RP Community Cen- ets/single-tickets. cludes all supplies. Payouts are Hardt Theatre, 52 W. 6th St. 100% of the net proceeds go di- ter, 5401 Snyder Ln. “Bring given upon attendance and food Santa Rosa. Tickets are $25, rectly to the RPSC for building Tuesday, November 20 your little ones to our Little is available for purchase. 100% $35 and under 30 $22. 707-523- and program enhancements. Elves’ Workshop! (ages 5-12 Monday, November 26 of the net proceeds go directly 4185. • “Cocote” a crime fable set • Free tutoring program at unsupervised - children 4 and to the RPSC for building and • “Out of the Fire” benefit in the Dominican Republic will 1620 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. under with parental supervision • Open Mic live at 2 Tread program enhancements. concert and silent auction at be show by the Sonoma Film Subjects include Math, English, only) Our trained staff will help Brewing Co., 1018 Santa Rosa • 6th St. Playhouse will pres- Sally Tomatoes , 1100 Valley Institute at 7 p.m. in Warren History, Sciences and Lan- your children write letters to Plaza, 7:30-10:30 p.m. with ent “Annie” at 7:30 p.m. at the House Dr. RP. Prairie Sun Auditorium, Ives Hall on the guages. For grades 5 through 12 Santa, make festive crafts and your host Dean Martian. Free. GK Hardt Theatre, 52 W. 6th Recording and musicians of SSU campus. Suggested ticket and runs the entire school year. decorations you can take home. St. Santa Rosa. Tickets are $25, Sonoma County will present the donation is $5. There will be a For more information, call Get your shopping done while Tuesday, November 27 $35 and under 30 $22. 707-523- benefit concert of live music. parking fee of $5 on all SSU Honor Jackson at 707-584- the kids have fun!M 4185. $10 or $25 for VIP. All pro- lots. For more information, call 2856. • Friends of the RP Senior • Free tutoring program at ceeds go to the Out of the Fire 707-664-2606. Center hosts BINGO at the Sen- 1620 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. Saturday, December 1 Benefit Trust Fund. Tickets for • Friday Flock night from 7-9 Wednesday, November 21 ior Center. Doors open at 4 p.m. Subjects include Math, English, the event are on sale at p.m. Find keys to navigate from First game begins at 6:30 p.m. History, Sciences and Lan- • Cotati Shop and Eventbrite. For more informa- intuition. A suggested donation • Join us at the Beer Barn, Buy-ins are $35 or $45 which guages. For grades 5 through 12 StrollMdowntown – 11a.m – 4 tion, call 707-480-3373. of $10-$20 is requested. 707- Santa Rosa for a fall live music includes all supplies. Payouts and runs the entire school year. p.m. 795-2398. Songbird Healing night. Have tasty food and are given upon attendance and For more information, call • Rohnert Park Chamber of Monday, December 3 Center, 8299 Old Redwood drink while relaxing and listen- food is available for purchase. Honor Jackson at 707-584- Commerce Holiday Lights Sat, Hwy., Cotati. ing to Ian Scherer. No cover 100% of the net proceeds go di- 2856. Dec 1, 5-7pm ~ City Center • Songwriters competition at charge. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Listen rectly to the RPSC for building Plaza. the Redwood Café, 8240 Old Saturday, November 17 to acoustic Latin and swing. and program enhancements. Wednesday, November 28 • Rummage, crafts & baked Redwood Hwy., Cotati. Please Beer Barn 614 Fourth St., Santa • 6th St. Playhouse will pres- goods faire including raffles for make sure that your member- • Expressive Nature Photog- Rosa. ent “Annie” at 7:30 p.m. with a • The Glass Garden & Bou- goodie baskets and handmade ship is current. 6:30 p.m. raphy in the Laguna Watershed complimentary reception fol- tique Networking MixerM~ 969 quilt. Sponsored by Women’s workshop with Brenda Tharp. lowing at the GK Hardt The- Golf Course Drive Suite B ~ Guild of St Elizabeth Seton at Tuesday, December 4 8-5 p.m. rain or shine. Meet at Thursday, November 22 atre, 52 W. 6th St. Santa Rosa. 5:30 - 7pm. Complimentary ap- 4595 Snyder Lane held in the the Laguna Environmental Cen- Tickets are $25, $35 and under petizers & open to all. Ques- Parish Hall. 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Free tutoring program at ter, 900 Sanford Rd., Santa • Happy Thanksgiving! 30 $22. 707-523-4185. tions call the Rohnert Park and Sunday, Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. – 1620 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. Rosa. 707-527-9277 x110. Chamber of Commerce 707- 12:00 p.m. Admission free. Subjects include Math, English, $125. Pre-registration required. Saturday, November 24 584-1415. • Join in a family fun filled History, Sciences and Lan- • “A Hero’s Life awaits you,” • Spreckels Performing Arts day located on Old Redwood guages. For grades 5 through 12 will be held at the Santa Rosa • 6th St. Playhouse will pres- Center will have the famed Hwy. in downtown Cotati. and runs the entire school year. High School Performing Arts ent “Annie” at 7:30 p.m. at the Beatrix Potter story “Always Enjoy local businesses, music, For more information, call Auditorium, 1235 Mendocino GK Hardt Theatre, 52 W. 6th the Best.” For tickets call 707- carriage rides and holiday fun. Honor Jackson at 707-584- Ave., Santa Rosa at 7:30 p.m. St. Santa Rosa. Tickets are $25, 588-3400. Play your Cotati passport card 2856. General admission is $15. Stu- $35 and under 30 $22. 707-523- • The Santa Rosa Republican at other locations and booths. dents always free. For more in- 4185. Women, Federated will hold its 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Wednesday, December 5 formation, go to • “Every Brilliant Thing” is a monthly meeting at the [email protected]. comedy by Duncan Maxmillan. Flamingo Conference Center, • 6th St. Playhouse will pres- • It’s story slam. Meet at A play about depression and the 2777 4th St., Santa Rosa at ent “Annie” at 2 p.m. and 7:30 Sonoma Portworks at 6 p.m. to Sunday, November 18 lengths we go to for those we 11:15 a.m.. the business meet- p.m. at the GK Hardt Theatre, tell true personal stories. love. Runs through Dec. 9. ing will be followed by a lunch- 52 W. 6th St. Santa Rosa. Tick- Sonoma Portworks, 613 Second • “Cocote” a crime fable set • The Community Voice is Tickets $25 for general, $40 for eon. $28 with reservations and ets are $25, $35 and under 30 St., Petaluma. in the Dominican Republic will closed Thursday and Friday VIP. For single ticket informa- $33 without a reservation. Call $22. 707-523-4185. be shown by the Sonoma Film tion go to https://www.lefted- 707-538-9804 for more infor- • The household toxics facil- Thursday, December 6 Institute at 4:30 p.m. in Warren Friday, November 23 getheatre.com/tickets/single-tic mation. ity is open weekly for free Auditorium, Ives Hall on the kets. Luther Burbank Center for drop-off of toxics from Sonoma • Cotati Chamber of Com- SSU campus. Suggested ticket The Community Voice is the Arts. For more information, Thursday, November 29 county residents. Bring your ID merce Holiday Cheer donation is $5. There will be a closed today. call Argo Thompson at 707- to prove residency. No appoint- • 6th St. Playhouse will pres- parking fee of $5 on all SSU 536-1620. • “Albatross” film screening ment is required. 7:30 a.m. to ent “Annie” at 7:30 p.m. at the lots. For more information, call • A holiday entertainment • Santa’s Riverboat Arrival 7-9 a.m. Directed by Chris Jor- 2:30 p.m. State transportation GK Hardt Theatre, 52 W. 6th 707-664-2606. blockbuster set to dazzle audi- 2018: Petaluma, 11:30 dan. Free. (donations gratefully laws limit each vehicle to a St. Santa Rosa. Tickets are $25, • Nature Journaling at the La- ences of all ages. Featuring amM-M1:30 pm, Petaluma River accepted). Pre-registration re- maximum of 15 gallons of liq- $35 and under 30 $22. 707-523- guna with Marley Peifer work- the best talent from around the Turning Basin,MPetaluma,MCali- quired. For more information, uid (with a maximum of 5 gal- 4185. shop and field trip with Laguna globe, A Magical Cirque Christ- fornia call 707-527-9277 x110. lons per container) or 125 • Free tutoring program at Foundation and LandPaths. 1-5 mas has it all – jaw- • Free tutoring program at pounds of solid material. Never 1620 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. p.m. (Back up rain date Nov. dropping magic, breathtaking Sunday, November 25 1620 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. mix chemicals. Place in sealed Subjects include Math, English, 25). Free. Pre-registration re- circus acts, and the most an- Subjects include Math, English, containers in the trunk packed History, Sciences and Lan- quired through LandPaths. For gelic voices singing your • 6th St. Playhouse will pres- History, Sciences and Lan- to prevent spills. Syringes/nee- guages. For grades 5 through 12 more information, call 707-527- favorite Christmas carols with ent “Annie” at 2 p.m. at the GK guages. For grades 5 through 12 dles must be in a sealed and la- and runs the entire school year. 9277 x110. incredible live musicians on Hardt Theatre, 52 W. 6th St. and runs the entire school year. beled approved container. No For more information, call stage. Be transported to Santa Rosa. Tickets are $25, For more information, call electronics, explosives, ammu- Honor Jackson at 707-584- the golden age of entertainment $35 and under 30 $22. 707-523- Honor Jackson at 707-584- nition, radioactive materials, bi- 2856. When submitting events, please include time, phone number and address. Send to [email protected] events listed are free to Non-Profit and community events.

CityBy Stephanie Derammelaere of Cotatino price difference, offers it’s all the make some Thanksgiving slime – kids love to have to be turned away that weekday ested in donating fun to the scholar- forbreak, fromkids Dec. 26 to 28 and The City of Cotati is offering same for everybody.” do that!” and if they need to go to work ship fund, we would gladly ac- Jan. 2 through 4. The fees and a Thanksgiving break camp to The camp will be offered Nov. There are already several chil- that’s going to be really difficult. cept donations so we can give it times will remain the same as the give parents whose children are 19 through 21 for children ages dren signed up, but at the time of It’s not required to sign up ahead to more children,” says Wilson. Thanksgiving break - $35 per off from school an option for four through twelve, and parents this writing, the camp still has of time but we’ll only be able to “It’s funded only by donations. day or $75 for all three days. childcare while they are at work. can bring children anytime be- space. However, Wilson encour- take drop-ins the day of if there’s When we have things like raffles “It’s going to be really fun,” The Cotati Rohnert Park Unified tween 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. It ages parents to register their chil- space.” and the rock wall at Kids’ Day or says Wilson. “We love being School District is closed the will be held in the Thomas Page dren as soon as possible to Wilson also reminds parents the horse and carriage rides at the able to provide services for peo- whole Thanksgiving week, mak- Room and Cotati Room by city ensure availability, on the city’s that the city has financial assis- tree lighting - all that money gets ple that need it when everybody ing childcare difficult for those hall in Cotati and has room for website, through their Facebook tance scholarships available to put back into the scholarship else still has to work but schools parents who do not have that up to 24 children. page, in person at city hall, or via those families with limited in- fund. Some people that come to are closed.” time off. “We’ll watch a movie one of email at [email protected]. come. If the family qualifies, the our programs wouldn’t be able to “As far as I know, Rohnert the days, do games, crafts and “You can come that day and scholarship covers half of the if it weren’t for the scholarship Park is not offering something outside time if it’s nice weather,” sign up but I encourage every- registration fee. fund, so it’s really helpful.” like this,” says Ashley Wilson, says Wilson. “We’ll do other sci- body to sign up ahead of time,” “We give that out as we have The City of Cotati will be of- Recreation Coordinator for the ence activities and probably says Wilson. “If it’s full they’ll the money, so if anyone is inter- fering a similar camp for winter City of Cotati. “I’m hoping that everyone in Rohnert Park knows that they can come here too. LETTERS TO THE VOICE Volunteer’s corner Anybody can come and there’s The Community Voice encour- ties. The Community Voice will Socialize with older schedules. 40 volunteers welcome people, answer phones, ages readers to submit letters for not publish more than one letter needed. Covia provides back- schedule appointments and help publication. Letters must include in a 60-day period from any one adults ground check, training and on- with special projects as a front Foster social connections desk volunteer at the Volunteer ““Glory lies in the the author’s first and last name, person. Please keep letters to a going support. Contact Casey through one-on-one visits with Center of Sonoma County. Shifts telephone number and address maximum of 400 words and can O’Neill at 415-535-7741 or attempt to reach one’s for verification. We will not pub- be submitted to: 1) letters @ an isolated older adult. Visit are 1-5 p.m. Wed. and Fri. but co’[email protected] goal and lish unsigned letters or e-mails, thecommunityvoice.com or 2) once a week for one to two hours can be flexible. Bilingual skills helpful, but not required. not in reaching it.” and we reserve the right to edit On line at hours; six-month commitment. Customer service or refuse letters. Please keep thecommunityvoice.com Contact Sandra Uribe at -Mahatma Gandhi your remarks free from obsceni- or 3) mail them to P.O. Box Matches made based on loca- volunteers [email protected]. tion, common interests and Provide customer service, Religion and Spirituality Directory

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The silliestWhen itstate comes to splitting splitifornia to go Republican.idea yet Election measuresYour little ones are welcome California into two or more The political motivation becomes most clear in the 29 “griev- at our Little Elves’ Workshop new states, silly season never ances” the website lists as causes for wanting to separate. “After (ages 5-12 okay without par- seems to end. years of over taxation, regulation and mono party politics, the ent; children 4 and under with Since 1940, at least 27 ef- state of California and many of its (sic) 58 counties have become parental supervision only). Our forts to alter this state’s bound- ungovernable,” the backers say. They then cite the often unreli- trained staff will help your aries or divide it into as many able and sometimes alt-right website Breitbart News as saying far children write letters to Santa, as six new states have arisen more Californians move to other states than residents of other make festive crafts and decora- and failed. The closest any states move here. tions that you can take home. came to success was last But they say nothing about the likely motive for this smaller- Get your shopping done while spring’s effort by venture capi- than-reported phenomenon: California homeowners cashing out the kids have fun! talist Tim Draper to create on high real estate prices and moving elsewhere to enjoy their The sounds of holiday carol- three states from this one, often very large profits. ing by the Rohnert Park which drew enough initiative Further, in Grievance No. 29, they say “The California commu- Chorale will fill the faire and petition signatures to qualify nist government in conjunction with the communist state execu- City of RP Updates help get you in the holiday Thomas D. Elias for the November ballot, but tive instituted wherever the current communist governor (Jerry By City Manager spirit. Food, music, great deals was dumped by the state Brown) has usurped power has created a reign of terror on United Darrin Jenkins and crafts for the kids – what California focus Supreme Court. States citizens living in California with the intent to secede from more could you ask for? Join Draper since has said he the United States of America and thus destroy the very Union of us in this wonderful Rohnert won’t try again soon, having failed twice in three years, first with states which gives us our liberty and freedom.” The recent election results Park tradition! a “Six Californias” effort and then with his stillborn multi-million- They call all this a “betrayal by the sitting communist gover- provide some good news for the Spreckels presents “The Tai- dollar petition drive for three states. nor…” city’s parks and streets. First, lor of Gloucester” But that’s not ending the notion of making multiples out of Cal- Brown, a wealthy landowner and rancher who plans to retire to the defeat of Proposition 6 Based on the famed Beatrix ifornia in a sort of reversal of the national “E Pluribus Unum” his spread in Colusa County, might be surprised to learn he’s that means that we will continue to Potter story, this is the tale of a (Latin for “From many, one”) motto seen on coins from pennies much of a pinko commie. Nor has he usurped any power, having receive over $700,000 per year poor tailor who will never be on up. been elected four times as governor and once as attorney general, in additional gas tax funding to able to deliver the mayor’s Proponents of the so-called “state of Jefferson,” including mul- all by large margins.N maintain our streets. Second, waistcoat on time without the tiple counties in Northern California and southern Oregon, have Which makes the New California movement perhaps the most passage of Measure M, the help from the friendly mice in been making their pitch since the early 1940s, but have made little blatant bid yet to remove parts of California from the Democratic sales tax measure for parks, will his shop. Simpkin, the cat has headway. This idea got its biggest boost after the 1960s “one per- political domination consistently furthered by the state’s populous result in over $400,000 annu- other plans for the little helpers. son, one vote” decision of the U.S. Supreme Court deprived rural coastal counties. ally for our parks. We will be This delightful musical features counties of much of their previous representation in the state Sen- The clear hope of the backers is to get two Republican senators able to keep fields and courts in unforgettable characters singing ate. for their new state and end a lot of environmental regulations. better shape and add new fea- tunes that you will be humming But the silliest and most politically transparent effort yet is now That might not be a guaranteed outcome, though, as much of the tures for all to enjoy. long after the final bows. The up for its turn in whatever spotlight gets thrown on state split putative New California – including Inland Empire counties like Arts and Crafts Faire kicks curtain opens Nov. 23 and ideas. This one is called “New California,” and it has yet to draw Riverside and San Bernardino – are the state’s most smog-plagued off Black Friday shopping closes Dec. 16. Purchase your definite boundaries, but its website (https://www.newcalifornias- and benefit most from clear air rules. On your marks, get set, shop tickets by calling the Spreckels tate.com/) makes it clear that this may be the most politically mo- All of which makes New California look like a clumsier ver- at the 39th annual Holiday Arts Box Office at 588-3400 or on- tivated state split concept ever. sion of several earlier state splitting efforts which went nowhere. & Crafts Faire. This free two- line at www.rpcity.org/tickets. For one thing, while backers of the proposal haven’t yet drawn day event is from 10 a.m. – 4 Box Office hours are Wed. a definite map, they do display a tentative one, giving “Old Cali- Email Thomas Elias [email protected]. His book, “The p.m. Thanksgiving weekend through Sat., noon to 5 p.m. and fornia” a strip of coastal counties from Los Angeles north to Marin Burzynski Breakthrough: The Most Promising Cancer Treatment (Fri., Nov. 23 – Sat., Nov. 24). one hour before show time. County, and veering inland from the San Francisco Bay Area to and the Government’s Campaign to Squelch It,” is now available Shop your local art and crafts “Some bunny” hopes you’ll Sacramento – essentially plopping the vast majority of the state’s in a soft cover fourth edition. For more Elias columns, vendors for unique gifts at the come to enjoy the show! Democratic voters into one state and leaving the remainder of Cal- visit+www.californiafocus.net Rohnert Park Community Cen- ter at 5401 Snyder Lane.

Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again. RP chamberbusiness model of which Commerce-May will reasonable cost.” in advocating 2010 for and helping 13. I'm always slightly terrified mean eliminating the Executive The chamber of commerce its members,” explained Ahan- By Irene when I exit out of Word and it DID Director position that Roy eliminating the executive direc- otu. Hilsendager asks me if I want to save any YOU Gugliotta has held for the past tor position is not a new con- While change is never easy, Random Thoughts one and one half years. cept. In light of the recent the board feels this is the best 1. I think part of a changes to my ten-page re- KNOW “In these challenging eco- economic downturn, many decision for the chamber and best friend's job should search paper that I swear I did nomic times, all businesses and chambers throughout the State our members. The board is ex- be to immediately not make any changes to. non-profits are eliminating the of California have decided to cited about what lies ahead and clear your computer history if 14. "Do not machine wash or ? executive director positon is not eliminate the position. Tradi- is committed to and is enthusi- tumble dry" means I will never you die. a new concept. Having to tionally, the Chamber Board of astic about taking a more active wash this--ever. change the way we do business Directors have taken an advi- role in chamber functions. 2. Nothing sucks more than that and become more streamlined sory role rather than an opera- The chamber will retain Lisa moment during an argument 15. I hate when I just miss a call and more efficient,” said Ahan- tional role in chamber Bagwell to oversee the day-to- when you realize you're wrong. by the last ring (Hello? Hello? otu, the Rohnert Park Chamber functions. In this new business day operation of the chamber. 3. I totally take back all those Damnit!), but when I immedi- Chamber’s Board Chair. mode, the board will become The Rohnert Park Chamber times I didn't want to nap when ately call back, it rings nine “We are sad to see Roy leave. more active participants in the was incorporated in 1963 as a I was younger. times and goes to voicemail. By He has served the chamber loy- day-to-day functions of the 501 © 6 nonprofit corporation What'd you do after I didn't an- Irene Hilsendager ally these past years. However, chamber. This allows for and is a membership driven or- 4. There is great need for a sar- The Rohnert Park Chamber as the board looks ahead to the streamlining of responsibilities ganization comprised of compa- casm font. swer? Drop the phone and run of Commerce announced March future we must take care of our and more member participation. nies and individuals in business. 5. How the hell are you sup- away? 19, 2010 that the Board of Di- members first and foremost. “We see this as an amazing posed to fold a fitted sheet? 16. I hate leaving my house rectors has decided to move in a That means balancing high- opportunity to take the Rohnert 6. Was learning cursive really confident and looking good and new direction and revise its quality member benefits at a Park chamber to the next level necessary? then not seeing anyone of im- 7. Map Quest really needs to portance the entire day. What a POLICE BEAT CONTINUED start their directions on #5. I'm waste. Sweeping up solutions pretty sure I know how to get 17. I keep some people's phone from page 2 was arrested for a DUI on numbers in my phone just so I ‘Beats ‘ Charles St. at Old Redwood out of my neighborhood. taste you can make a lightly 8. Obituaries would be a lot know not to answer when they scented garlic bread by adding Hwy. 1:57 a.m.: A 29-year-old male more interesting if they told you call. 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to was arrested for public intoxica- 11/6/18 how the person died. 18. My 4-year old son asked me the flour when you are making tion and violating probation on in the car the other day "Dad bread? NB W. Sierra off ramp at W. 3:04 a.m.: A 22-year-old female 9. I can't remember the last time Did you know you can have School St. and a 35-year-old female were I wasn't at least kind of tired. what would happen if you ran a perfect container for bread by 9:40 a.m.: A stolen vehicle was arrested for a DUI and public in- over a ninja?" How the hell do I toxication on Charles St. 10. Bad decisions make good using a coffee can? Make sure reported on E. Cotati Ave. stories. respond to that? you grease the pan first and fill 9:57 a.m.: A 26-year-old female 9:01 p.m.: A 24-year-old female 11. You never know when it 19. I think the freezer deserves it only half way with the bread and a 36-year-old male were ar- was arrested for an outside war- rant on Hwy. 116 S. at Stony will strike, but there comes a a light as well... dough. rested for possessing controlled 20. I disagree with Kay Jewel- Did you know that if you substance paraphernalia and vi- Point Rd. moment at work when you have stale bread you can revive olating probation on E. Cotati know that you just aren't going ers. I would bet on any given 11/7/18 it by wetting your fingers and Ave. to do anything productive for Friday or Saturday night more flick some water on the top and 10:29 p.m.: A 24-year-old male 12:51 p.m.: A violation of a court kisses begin with Miller Lite order was reported on Wilford the rest of the day. By Irene Hilsendager sides of the loaf? Then wrap in was arrested for an outside war- than Kay. Ln. 12. Can we all just agree to ig- Did you know for super soft foil and heat in a preheated rant on W. Sierra Ave. 250- degree oven for 10 min- 8:23 p.m.: A 50-year-old male nore whatever comes after Blu- biscuits, just brush them with was arrested for an outside war- milk or melted unsalted butter utes. 11/5/18 Did you know when baking a 2:59 a.m.: A 20-year-old male rant on Alder Ave. before baking, then arrange 8:32 p.m.: A 34-year-old female them in a cake pan so the sides cake, you should substitute two was arrested for false identifica- egg yolks for one whole egg? tion and violating probation and was arrested for an outside war- SC Public Library touch one another rant on Larch Ave. Did you know the quickest The cake will be rich and dense. an outside warrant on W. Cotati way to reheat biscuits or rolls? Did you know you may en- Ave. at Old Redwood Hwy. Foundation needs directors hance your cake flour by adding 3:43 a.m.: A 29-year-old male 11/8/18 Do you want to have the next generation love the library? Become Sprinkle them lightly with 12:30 a.m.: A 19-year-old female water and wrap them in foil, two tablespoons of cornstarch was arrested for false identifica- a board member on the SCPLF. Join a dynamic group and support to every cup of cake flour, then tion, violating probation and an was arrested for a DUI and a the library system as well as other organizations and programs that then bake for five minutes in a minor driving with alcohol on preheated 350 -degree oven. sift them together before you outside warrant on LaPlaza. promote enthusiasm for reading and literacy. Monthly meetings with add to the mix. 11:05 a.m.: A 23-year-old female Charles St. at E. Cotati Ave. a two -year term is the criteria. The next meeting is Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Did you know that if you 9:19 a.m.: Grand theft was re- want a crispy crust on a loaf of Did you know you can make was arrested for violating proba- Contact [email protected] to learn more about being a director. it easier to decorate the top of a tion and driving with suspended ported on Redwood Dr. bread just put some ice cubes in 5:14 p.m.: A 54-year-old male a shallow pan and place in the cake? With a toothpick, trace license on Old Redwood Hwy. the pattern, picture or lettering 7:34 p.m.: A 49-year-old male was arrested for an outside war- oven with your loaf of bread? rant on Derby Ln. at Hwy. 116 S. The steam also will allow the before you pipe the icing. was arrested for an outside war- bread to rise more evenly, giv- Did you know you can deco- rant on E. Cotati Ave. ing you a firm and chewy in- rate the top of a cake by merely 11:29 p.m.: A 24-year-old male side. setting a lace doily on the cake Did you know that if you and dust lightly with confec- want a hint of garlic in your tioners’ sugar. Carefully lift the  bread without a too-garlicky doily and admire the design left      behind.    
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ByWire Bill Hanson wrap whatand took place crabs last week at Imagine going on a rock hound- Sonoma County’s only rock ing trip in the high desert and club, Santa Rosa Mineral and finding a cool rock or fossil, Gem Society (SRMGS) work then imagine going to the rock shop. Now we did not do all the shop and cutting, shaping and rock hounding, and polishing polishing said treasure. Then last week, although it is possi- imagine taking a class taught by ble. Past president, Jolene Bill Hanson, Doug Caufield, one of the rock club members Coon, an active member skilled Carol Yarger and Jolene Coon, on how to wire wrap in such a at cutting and finishing stones, way that friends would look at guided our hands through the me on special occasions, were I your new work and say, ‘Wow! wire wrap process. I have to to gift wrap, it would be a joke You did this?’ This is exactly hire someone to wrap gifts for gift before it fell out of my wrap job onto the floor. A mas- ter wrapper herself, it is amaz- To 24 w H ing that Jolene would take the in o g u Se r time to teach neophytes to slog rv ic through the many exacting e “To be a Cougar, you have to have a heart of a Warrior” steps. In three hours (it would That is the motto for the Warrior Football & Cheer Organization that a few players take to heart take her one hour to tie two and move on from youth to high school football. To honor those players, the Warriors presented the ars stones), we finished with very senior players with sweatshirts that have the boys’ names and numbers on the back, a Cougar on ale C passable wire wrapped4cre- Lien S We offer private property towing the front and the sleeve with the motto on it. The boys were presented with their sweatshirts after ations. Our little class of four practice Wed., Nov. 7.6 went home happy and jazzed Jane Peleti about our wire wrapping skills. I hope my skills stick, other- Medium, Heavy & wise the first wrap job on my own might turn out like badly done tire chains.4 Commercial Towing Commercial crab season Competative Rates opens soon in time for Thanks- giving. The crabs are smallish this year but plentiful and of good quality. So far it’s been 707-588-1250 two nights of Crab Louie, 3971 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa French bread, beets, asparagus, hard boiled eggs and thousand island dressing and lots of ice cold Sauvignon Blanc. It is re- ally hard harvesting nature’s WHY PAY DEALERSHIP PRICES FOR AUTO REPAIR? bounty, then eating it, but some- one has to do it. Tomorrow night will be venison stew with wild mushrooms served over Check creamy4polenta. Bill Hanson is a Sonoma engine County native and a lifelong light sportsman. He is the former $ president of the Sonoma County diagnostic Mycological Association. Look Not valid with any other offer. Expires 1/31/19 for his column in The Commu- 100 nity Voice each week. “Glory lies in the attempt to reach one’s goal and not 5685 Redwood Dr., Ste. C, Rohnert Park 585-7762 in reaching it.” –Mahatma Gandhi Rancho Senior Varsity and Coach Hotaling The senior varsity football players pose around their head coach, Coach Hotaling, after their game Fri., Oct. 26. Rancho played against Ukiah High School during their senior game at Cougar Sta- dium. Rancho defeated Ukiah 62-0 and earned first seed in the playoffs. During the first round of playoffs, Rancho defeated Casa Grande 55-7. Rancho now moves on to the quarterfinals and will go up against American Canyon on Monday at Cougar Stadium. <285)$925,7(7($06 Jane Peleti <285)$925,7()22' 7:26327672:$7&+ 63(1'7+,66($621$767((/( +236,16$17$526$ $1'0$5

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ByRohnert Lanny Lowery Park honorsHouston flooding. its As he toldVeterans the story of saving a woman in aand float- become Servicea Damage Control man and ismen now stationed in San Diego The smoke filled sky did not diminish the beautiful afternoon Vet- ing refrigerator, he remarked that he had “no more proud moment on the USS Compens. eran’s Day celebration at the Snyder Lane Community Center. Over than this,” as he and his comrades made eleven hundred rescues in Jaxon Crothers, a varsity wrestler and football player, graduated two dozen girl scouts gathered around their leaders as they reviewed three days. Gossage recalled another rescue off the Golden Gate from Rancho Cotate in 2016, and then followed in his great grand- one more time in the center court their flag retirement ceremony that where, he said, the Friendly City motto seemed to show that it had father’s footsteps by joining the Army. A Fire Support Specialist, would end the festivities. rubbed off him as he convinced a lady not to jump into the threat- Crothers is currently stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, the The oval turnaround off Snyder Lane greeted visitors with twenty- ening ocean so that she could be saved. largest missile and artillery-training base. five American flags flapping in the light breeze. The Rohnert Park The Vintage Choir followed the keynote speaker with a four and Julia Guerrero, a 2017 Rancho Cotate graduate, who played bas- Community Band resounded with a musical prelude of military and a half minute captivating reprisal of the Norah Jones’ song from Ken ketball all four years and held many offices in student government, marching songs as spectators entered the community center. Ten Burns’ documentary, “The War.” Its refrain, “America, America, I spent her 2017-2018 school year at the Naval Academy Prep School minutes before the celebration officially began, the auditorium seats gave my best to you,” underscores the theme of the humility the in Newport, Rhode Island. Upon completion, she accepted an ap- were all taken. American military man displays in his service. The song culminates pointment to the Coast Guard Academy. This four-year military Pictures and stories of servicemen decorated the sidewalls. These with the notion that every task in the military is necessary and im- academy graduates commissioned officers with a bachelor of sci- replica banners, smaller versions of the banners that hang along the portant: “Know each quiet act of dignity is that which fortifies/The ence degree. She will then have a five-year commitment to serve in Rohnert Park Expressway, reminded everyone of the local young soul of a nation that never dies.” The choir rose to a fine crescendo the Coast Guard. Next summer she will sail aboard the tall ship people serving in the military. in the last minute with “I gave my best to you.” Eagle on an extended training cruise. Girls from the Rancho Cotate High School Flag Team presented Andy Durkee, Military Banner Coordinator, explained the history Connor Ehrmantraut, a 2017 El Camino graduate, chose the the colors as they marched the length of the room to deliver the flags and the purpose of the banners. He reported that fifty-seven banners United States Navy to follow in the footsteps of both his grandfather to the stage. Mayor Pam Stafford led the crowd in reciting the had been installed since the inception of the program in 2011. Then and uncle. Having completed boot camp and technical training, he Pledge of Allegiance and the band followed with its rendition of he spoke about the five latest honorees and their families who would is now an engineman who is currently deployed at Naval Support “The Stars Spangled Banner.” After she recognized some digni- receive small replica banners. Activity Bahrain. taries, Mayor Stafford noted that it was the hundredth anniversary Private First Class James McCoy, a 2017 Rancho Cotate graduate, Following the banner presentations, the band and the choir per- of Armistice Day. She declared that all had “come together to honor joined the United States Army Infantry and soon completed basic formed service songs. Veterans from each branch stood while their our service men and our veterans who have kept us safe. training at Fort Benning, Georgia. He and his wife, another Rancho service’s song sounded. The ceremony ended with Girl Scouts Andy Durkee introduced the keynote speaker, Dan Gossage, a graduate, live in Oahu, Hawaii, where he performs simulations and telling about the retirement of flags, the meaning of the parts of the Rancho Cotate graduate who joined the Coast Guard in 2008. Gos- attends training at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Private McCoy ranked as American flag and historical episodes during the American Revo- sage recalled some of his many adventures working on a high-en- an “Expert” in “Marksmanship,” has accomplished one of the high- lution. Mayor Stafford acknowledged all who made this day possi- durance Coast Guard cutter whose primary mission was drug est achievements for infantrymen. ble and the event concluded with a martial air from the community interdiction off the coasts of Latin America. He discussed his work Lakota Sims, another 2017 Rancho Cotate graduate, who was ac- band. Rohnert Park paid its tribute to its veterans and its active mil- with Search and Rescue, especially with hurricane rescue during the tive in many local sports, joined the Navy in 2018. He trained to itary people. Multiple Commission, Committee ByDevil Clint St Martin PupsThe Liaison set Representative a fornewportunity to becomegoal prepared for Devil Pups is a program for this “Sonoma Platoon” is Mr. after high school. Even though and Board appointive terms expire kids fourteen to seventeen years Clint St. Martin, 34, a former the Devil Pups program isn’t try- of age. Its first and last goal is Marine and alumnus of Devil ing to get you to enlist, it instills Dec. 2018 – We have seats to ill! to form American citizens of the Pups. St. Martin has crafted a the discipline and core values Rohnert Park has several advisory bodies to review of development applications. The Commis- near future. comprehensive and eclectic five- that are used in both the military help shape the community. Commissions, commit- sion meets the second and fourth Thurs. of each The program is sponsored by month program for his charges. and civilian world. I really en- tees and boards ensure public involvement in cre- month at 6 p.m. Devil Pups, Inc., based in south- The program includes in- joyed my time in the program. It ating a thriving, family-friendly community that is The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission ern California. The Pups struction and taught me to trust my own abili- a safe, enjoyable place to live, work and play. helps in identifying the needs and creating aware- were founded in training in civics ties and pushed me to do things These include: ness of the elderly in the community. Commission- 1954 in Los Ange- and U. S. his- that I never thought I could ac- The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commit- ers must be at least 60 years old. The Commission les by former and tory; intensive complish. There is no way that tee maintains the city’s Bicycle Master Plan, re- meets at 12:30 p.m. on the third Thurs. of Jan., retired Marine physical fit- you can get through the camp views issues concerning bicycle transportation and May, and Sept.. officers con- ness, and alone. Most of the tasks and safety, and participates in countywide bike trail co- The Sister Cities Relations Committee fosters cerned about life -saving challenges force you to work to- ordination efforts. Committee meets the fourth international understanding and friendship through the citizenship, skills; its gether with others, often people Mon. of every month at 5:30 p.m. exchanges of people, artifacts and ideas with citi- education and component that you’ve never met before that The Mobile Home Parks Rent Appeals Board zens of foreign cities and to develop an increased training of the of vocation come from all walks of life from assists with preventing unreasonable rent increases appreciation of cultural diversity in order to better young in our awareness in- kids to near becoming homeless for controlled mobile home rental spaces in Rohn- understand one’s own culture. Rohnert Park’s sis- country. The pro- cludes infor- to kids who live in mansions. ert Park while still assuring the owner’s right to a ter city is Hashimoto, Japan. Committee meets on gram derives its mation on careers Since everyone is looked at and fair investment return. The board currently meets the second Thurs. of each month at 7 p.m. name in a whimsical in the Armed treated the same at camp it on the first Thurs. of each month at 6 p.m. Rohnert Park residents interested in volunteer- take on the German word Forces and in public shows that, no matter your back- The Parks & Recreation Commission reviews ing should submit a completed Fact Sheet appli- Teufelhunden, the nom de guerre safety; there is participation in ground or current life, you can policies and programs and makes recommenda- cation form to the City Clerk’s Office on or before that, legend has it, was bestowed service projects and interaction still work together and view each tions to city council and the Recreation Depart- Tues., Dec. 18, 2018. upon the Marines by their Ger- with Veterans’ groups, and much other as equals. I got to work ment. Meets the first Mon. of every month at 5:30 More information and the Fact Sheet application man adversaries at the Battle of more. All of this leads up to with some really great kids who p.m. form may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, Belleau Wood in June 1918. summer camp at Camp Pendle- helped me, as I helped them get The Planning Commission is charged with de- on the City’s website (www.rpcity.org), or by tele- The ethos of the program ton. St. Martin’s would-be Devil over the current obstacle and to velopment of the General Plan, implementation phoning 707-588-2227. clearly traces its roots to the Ma- Pups are known to be physically keep on going since you’ll give and administration of the Zoning Ordinance and rine Corps. The culminant activ- fit and thoroughly trained for up on yourself long before others ity of the program, conducted summer camp.). will give up on you. Going every year, is the ten-day sum- The following is a letter from through and completing the mer camp at Marine Corps Base a 2017 graduate of the Devil Devil Pups program is a memory Volunteer’s corner Camp Pendleton. Youth who Pups Youth Organization: and experience I’ll never forget complete the rigors of summer Hello, I’m Matt Wieland and I and I am grateful that I was able camp go on to graduate from the went through the Devil Pups pro- to do it. CustomerProvide customer service, service welcome people, volunteers answer phones, schedule appointments and help with program and earn the title “Devil gram back in 2017. I’ve always special projects as a front desk volunteer at the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County. Shifts are 1-5 Pup. “The Nor-Cal Devil Pups thought about joining the mili- p.m. Wed. and Fri. but hours can be flexible. Bilingual skills helpful, but not required. Contact Sandra are headquartered in Santa Rosa. tary and tried to take every op- Uribe at [email protected].

FrostThere is an deskimmediate needhelp for two needed front desk volunteers Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Additionally, substitutes would be helpful during the week when scheduled volunteers need days off. Contact Mary Agneberg at [email protected] or 707-838-7285.

SocializeEngage with dementia with patients dementia as they work on music, patients bingo, crafts, gardening or walks at Broadway wa ALs Villa, a skilled nursing facility in Sonoma. Shifts vary and training is provided. Contact Heather August at [email protected] or 707-280-1761. wa MOri WantBring food to from deliver Forestville to Sonomagroceries? clients who are homebound as a result of illness or lack of transportation. Use your own car; there are usually four to eight stops on a route. Contact Helen Myers at [email protected] or 707-887-1647, ext. 103. DID SOMEONE SAY ITALIAN COMFORT FOOD? Mary’s Pizza Shack is getting cozy with RP free e-waste Nov. 17 comforting entrées, pizzas and pastas on our new Seasonal Menu! Rohnert Park is holding a free e-waste event Sat., Nov. 17 at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the RP Community Center, 5401 Snyder LN. Rohnert Park residents can drop off electronics for recycling, such as TVs, fax Potato Skin Pizza machines, cell phones, vacuums, tablets, video game BBQ Chicken Pizza consoles, computers, radios and stereos, microwaves, * printers, smart devices and E-Reader (Kindles and Grilled Polenta with Spicy Sausage Nooks). Rustic Ham & Cheese Sandwich E-waste includes any electronic items that have cir- with Soup cuit boards. This event is for RP residents only. For more information, call 800-243-0291 or email Bowties in Lemon Cream Sauce* [email protected]. Harvest Lasagna Gemelli Pasta with Dorati Cherry Tomatoes

OreLIne: maryspizzashack.com 8 - Friday, November 16, 2018 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove The Community Voice North Bay Construction Corps receives statewide recognition The North Bay Construction Corps, a workforce development boost earlier this year, thanks to a $1,000,000 grant from the Tipping State University. They also receive a $750 stipend for the boot camp program launched by a partnership of the Career Technical Educa- Point Emergency Relief Fund, resulting in the rapid expansion to work and a letter of recommendation. An interview event is held on tion (CTE) Foundation, the North Coast Builders Exchange and the seven cohorts (up to 175 students) across the North Bay in 2019. the last day of boot camp and construction industry participants have Sonoma County Office of Education, will be featured at the 2018 The North Coast Builders Exchange will develop and execute new the opportunity to highlight the benefits of working for their organ- California Economic Summit as a Partnership for Industry and Ed- programs in Napa and Lake Counties, as well as, oversee the expan- ization to these potential employees. If interested visit the NBCC ucation (PIE) award winner. The local program was named second sion of existing programs in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Ad- website for more information and a student application at www.con- place among a statewide competition organized by California For- ditional interest and funding from the Mario Ghilotti Family structioncorps.org. ward, and will be honored at an award ceremony on Nov. 16Iat 11 Foundation will allow for the launch of the program into Marin The Career Technical Education (CTE) FoundationIis a 501(c)3 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country.ICalifornia For- County as well. non-profit organization that works to expand and enhance career ward, a non-profit organization that organizes the California Eco- For more information regarding the North Bay Construction technical training and work readiness for Sonoma County students, nomic Summit created the annual PIE Awards “to identify and honor Corps and/or if you are interested in supporting the program, contact aligning education with the workforce and economic development innovative partnerships achieving success for students and commu- Robin Bartholow, NBCC needs of the County in a manner that creates an enriched learning nities” in hopes of inspiring more collaboration between education Director,[email protected],IvisitIwww.ncbeonline.com/nbcc/o experience for students. Since its founding in 2012, CTE Foundation and industry. IIThe North Bay Construction Corps is one of only rIcall (707) 542-9502. has invested over $2 Million in local schools and career exploration four programs across the state to receive the Partnerships for Indus- The North Bay Construction Corps (NBCC), a construction ex- opportunities for Sonoma County students. I try and EducationI(PIE) award at the California Economic Summit. ploration and training program for local high school seniors in their The North Coast Builders ExchangeIisIa non-profit contractors’ The winning programs, which address worker shortages in the con- last semester of high school, is now accepting applications for the association that provides services and representation to construc- struction and health care sectors, were selected by a panel of judges 2019 Corps. In Sonoma County there will be three chapters, in tion-related firms in Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, and Napa Counties. from a strong list of 37 entries up for consideration. Each submission Sonoma, Rohnert Park and Healdsburg. NCBE currently has 1100 dues-paying members including general was judged on its community impact,Ihow involved students and Construction Corps members meet once a week for two hours and and sub-contractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, as well as a employers were in the project planning, and whether the project can one Sat. a month for five hours over a 14-week period from late Jan. broad array of professional firms in banking, law, accounting, and be modeled for expansion and/or replication in other communities.II through mid-May. Basic construction skills are taught by local con- other businesses who provide services to the construction industry. “We are honored to receive this recognition for this highly im- tractors and other construction professionals and safety is empha- Sonoma County Office of EducationI serves as a partner to pactful program. The North Bay Construction Corps would not be sized at every meeting. Students earn industry-recognized Sonoma County’s 40 school districts, providing servicesIand over- possible without the wide net of construction and trades industry certifications such as CPR/First Aid, Forklift and Boom Life Certi- sight that help them serveIroughly 71,000 students. Programs offered partners who donate their time and expertise to teach program fication, Personal Protective Equipment, Ladder Safety and more. by SCOE’s Educational Support Services department provides Ca- classes, inspire and mentor students and provide financial support,” Successful Corps members are invited to attend a two-week Boot reer Technical Education support and services to districts, secondary says Kathy Goodacre, Executive Director of CTE Foundation. Camp in June where students work full-time on a real construction school sites, and teachers aimed to prepare all students to be college The North Bay Construction Corps, launched in January 2017, is project. Graduates who complete the NBCC program are prepared and career ready. Specifically, these services promote and support a 5-month training program that introduces high school seniors to to work in an entry-level position where they can be trained further districts, school sites, and teachers to develop, align, and implement careers and jobs in construction and various trades. The program has by the company that hires them. programs that support college and career readiness opportunities. proven to be a very successful model, having graduated nearly 40 Successful students earn three college credits for work experience students in Sonoma County to date.I The program received a real from their local community college that are transferable to a Ca. Annual Sonoma County hunger index: Sonoma County 1/3 of residents went hungry in 2017 “Sometimes we just have to programs, but going without one school. Sometimes we just have ley, Martin Luther King Park, readsThe Sonoma County ‘Kindred’ Library urges all residents to join in this deal with an empty stomach.” meal of the 21 required to meet to deal with an empty stomach.” Driven Raceway, Sonoma year’s selection for “Sonoma County Reads”—Octavia Butler’s Though some Sonoma County U.S. Department of Agriculture The 2017 fires also affected Mountain Village, Sebastopol, ‘Kindred,’ or ‘Parentesco’ in Spanish. The 2018 community read households saw their incomes standards for basic health needs. residents’ ability to purchase suf- Petaluma, Sonoma Valley, Glen began in Oct, and continues into Dec., with book discussion events rise in 2017,I60,000 low-income Those residents would have ficient food during the final Ellen and Kenwood.” Goodwin and multiple copies of the book available at your local library households – about 1/3 of county missed even more meals without months of the year. Short-term, says REFB gave out a weekly branch. residents – couldn’t afford increased levels of help from disaster relief funds from the average of 250,000 lbs. of food Butler’s book is a tale of Dana, a modern black woman who sud- enough food to eat a healthy local charities and government State helped those who lost after the fires, totaling 1 million denly transports via time-travel from her home in Los Angeles to a three meals a day, according to nutrition programs. Locally in homes and jobs. CalFresh, the lbs. in four weeks. pre-Civil War Maryland plantation. the latest Sonoma County 2017, food assistance programs, county’s largest food assistance Other factors limiting low-in- Since 2003, the Sonoma County Library has brought a county- Hunger Index report. such as food banks and CalFresh program, distributed $1.4 million come residents’ ability to pur- wide “community read” program to the residents of Sonoma County. “The positive news is that in benefits, provided 44.7 million in emergency benefits to an ad- chase food included rising prices The goal is to foster a common culture through reading a common 2017, more households had meals, up from 44.1 million in ditional 4400 residents after the for food, utilities, gasoline and title, to open avenues of conversation, and to encourage reading. higher incomes, so more people 2016. wildfires. Those funds allowed other necessities — a $50,000 The program is a community effort, and the Library’s partners in- could purchase enough food to The major reason for hunger the purchase of food for 627,000 income didn’t stretch as far as in clude Sonoma State University and Santa Rosa Junior College. meet their basic needs. That cut in Sonoma County was the rising more meals, the equivalent of previous years. This year’s selection is available in both Spanish and English and the number of missed meals in cost of housing, which was at 3% of all meals provided by Cal- The Hunger Index Coalition the Library will have many copies in each language. “There will Sonoma County by half from crisis levels even before the fires, Fresh benefits in 2017. Cur- believes that there are solutions even be some available for free, thanks to the support of Measure 2016,” said Sonoma County according to members of the rently, about 16,000 households to hunger in Sonoma Y,” notes Pershing. “We’re encouraging readers to pick up a copy, Human Services Department Sonoma County Hunger Index depend on CalFresh benefits County.I“WeIcanIend hunger, but read it, and pass it on!” Economic Assistance Division coalition. “Lower income resi- each month. only if we work together,” says For more information, contact Adult Services Administrator Mor- Director Felisa Pinson. dents usually rent, and, after the The Redwood Empire Food Godwin. “We need the commu- gan Rose Pershing at 707-565-0831 ext. 1607 or mpershing@sono- However, for the one-third of October fires, rents went up,” Bank (REFB) also increased its nity to keep working with us to malibrary.org. local households earning less said Catholic CharitiesIAssistant efforts to provide food after the stop hunger.”ICharitable dona- than $50,000 a year,Imany that Director of Community Pro- disaster, offering drive-through tions, food donations and indi- include children and seniors, gramsICynthia King. “Families food distribution for the huge viduals and groups volunteering going without lunch or missing were forced to choose between number of people in need. “In with hunger relief programs all RPRohnert free Park is holding e-waste a free e-waste eventNov. Sat., Nov. 17 17 at breakfast was unavoidable.IThe having a roof over their heads the first two weeks, we saw an help, she says.I 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the RP Community Center, 5401 Snyder annual measure of hunger in and other basic needs, including average of 100 households To learn more about local pro- LN. Rohnert Park residents can drop off electronics for recy- Sonoma County showed that food.”I everyIhour, eight hours a day,” grams making a positive differ- cling, such as TVs, fax machines, cell phones, vacuums, tablets, lower-income residents missed One Catholic Charities client, says REFBIDirector of Programs ence,Ivisit theISonoma County video game consoles, computers, radios and stereos, mi- more than 13 million meals last who lost his home, is renting a Allison Goodwin. “People were Hunger Index website and crowaves, printers, smart devices and E-Reader (Kindles and year.IOn average each week of room while struggling to find af- coming to our office near the air- choose How You Can HelpIor go Nooks). 2017, each resident of a low-in- fordable permanent housing near port from all over the county, so online to learn more about one of E-waste includes any electronic items that have circuit come household was able to pur- his son’s school, said,I“We often we added distribution sites in the Hunger Index partner agen- boards. This event is for RP residents only. chase 14 meals, receiving six skip meals just to make it, many Windsor, Coddingtown Mall, cies. For more information, call 800-243-0291 or email Recolo- meals through food assistance times my son only eats at his Crosspoint Church, Bennett Val- [email protected].

‘Faith’ from page 3 teacher or student; that can cre- time. Had my grandparents from Singing the music, showing the Chapter, San Francisco for the feel better. real. Simple kindness acts and ate a problem. Communication Samoa not come to Hawaii as students artifacts, this is my Kulia I Ka Nu’u, Strive for the Lanny: What hopes do you respectful teenagers I just is the key and being receptive missionaries, I would never have identity. I encourage them to Summit Award. It was also rec- have for your students and the adore! Feeding a hungry stu- and approachable and having a met my great high school sweet- find out their identities and who ognized by San Francisco Mayor younger generation? What con- dent, listening to students’ frus- great attitude, absolutely a must heart and made my way to Cali- their people are and what their Ed Lee’s Certificate of Honor cerns? trations (sometimes that’s all in high school. fornia. For the last twenty-two stories are. Sometimes, I feel Award for promoting and shar- Faith: Hope for a better to- they need), and oh, I am a hug- Lanny: Why is preserving years, I have participated in sad for the youth because they ing with the Bay Area leader- morrow, hope for better family ger, too. and sharing culture important to Unity Week at Rancho Cotate, have no connection from the past ship, understanding and structure, hope for more support Lanny: What are the difficult you? Santa Rosa Middle School, to the future. I know someone appreciation for multiculturalism and love, hope for less technol- aspects of being a classroom Faith: It’s in my DNA, it’s Evergreen Elementary School made a great sacrifice some- and diversity in the Polynesian ogy and more playtime outdoors, aide? who I am and where I come from and Lawrence Jones Middle where along the way for me to Communities and abroad. hope for adults to make changes Faith: I don’t think our posi- and the legacy and traditions that School. It’s my favorite time of enjoy my life here in Northern Lanny: What is most impor- for their students, to be better ex- tion in the classroom is hard un- have been passed down from my year to share my aloha for my California and I am grateful for tant regarding your talent and amples. I am worried for my less we can’t get along with the ancestors through generations of homeland and tell the stories. that every day! how you share it? grandchildren approaching Lanny: What is the best way Faith: My gift through my teenage years soon. The world is to teach others about culture? music is most importantly my a mad, confused, complex place, Faith: Living aloha, being voice representation and what I but I do know there is a lot of honest, giving service to others, sing about. Who composed the goodness left. showing kindness and respect. song and how to bring the story Lanny: How did you get into Finding out stories of your an- behind the song to life with voice the education field and what cestors; where did they live, and my eight-string ukulele is have you got out of it? what did they do for survival, also very important. I want to Faith: Growing up in what were their names? make sure that I respect the Hawai’i, I did not value my edu- Lanny: What awards and artist’s point-of-view and present cation but rather took it for recognitions have you received it in a way that would please the granted. My sister Hope got me in the music field? original artist’s view and intent into Chapter 1 and Title 1 Spe- Faith: My first album of the song. cial Education programs for “Kukahi” in 2007 won two Lanny: What similarities do work. Coming from a large fam- Hawai’i Music Awards, Best you see between your family, ily and being the youngest of fif- Traditional Hawaiian Album of your musicians and your stu- teen siblings, I loved being the the Year and Best New Artist of dents? youngest and loved playing with the Year. So cool! My second Faith: I don’t know if there my nieces and nephews and album “Papaku, Bring It Home” are any similarities. But I do feel other kids. Guess I had great so- was entered to the Grammys that the music, the stories, the cial skills, ha-ha! I moved here Genre listed in the top twenty al- ukulele, my family, my students in my late twenties and decided bums and selected out of fifty definitely hear my message and to go to work part-time in special entries. Excited was I! My third passion once I start a song. Im- education as I did in Hawai’i. I album “Kulaiwi” was recog- mediately, I see the room am- then realized that I wanted my nized by the Hawai’i Chamber of biance change and stress goes children to go to college; I knew Commerce, Northern California out the door. We all connect and that the only way they would survive and take care of their families was through education. I didn’t complete college be- cause my hubby was gone a lot for work while the children were young. So, I stayed at home and did daycare and made sure my kids were on track for school with lots of love, great meals, and some yelling, too! It was then I knew that my sacrifice to be home with them would enable their future to be anything they wanted to be as long as educa- tion was in the big picture. Faith Ako’s well-rounded pic- ture includes family and music and education. Imagine her lucky students and colleagues working everyday with this won- derful celebrity. She evokes love from all, students and colleagues and family. Faith has a fourth album com- ing out next spring. Her next “gig” happens November 30 in Fairfield where she will perform • Auto (All makes and models) with a Hawai’i group that plays Beatles music. On January 5, • Commercial vehicle she will perform at an art show • RV in Healdsburg. We can all keep in touch with this lovely musi- • Loaner vehicles while your vehicle is being repaired cian, educator, and family matri- arch at her website: 5850 Redwood Dr, Rohnert Park www.faithako.com. (707) 665-9100 The Community Voice Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove Friday, November 16, 2018 - 9

PFiuctitiobus Bluisincess SNtatemoent ticeFicstitio:us Business Statement Statement of Abandonment of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement 2018-03243 2018-03454 Fictitious Business Name CHANGE OF NAME File No. 201803480 File No. 201803666 The following person(s) are doing busi- The following person(s) are doing busi- File No. 2018-03495 Case Number: 092293 The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- ness as Sweet Pea Gardens, 3973 Azalea ness as Stirling Skye Designs, P.O. Box The following person(s) listed above have To all interested persons: Petitioner: ness as:Valley of the Moon Valero, 5855 ness as: 1. LANDA VINEYARDS, 2. IN- Lane, Sebastopol, CA 95472. Mailing Ad- 6393, Santa Rosa, CA 95406. Mailing Ad- abandoned the use of the following Ficti- ZhongXiang Yan filed a petition with this Sonoma Hwy. , Sonoma, CA 95409. Mailing TRIGUE, 21660 8TH STREET EAST BLD A, dress: Same. Registered Owner(s) 1) dress: Same. Registered Owner(s) Lorey tious Business Name(s). Logic Towing, court for a decree changing names as fol- Address: 587 Ygnacio Valley Rd , Walnut STE C , SONOMA, CA 95476 - 2828. Mailing Georgina Willson, 2) Paul Brelin. This Jean James. This business is conducted 4292 Todd Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472 lows: Zhongxiang Yan to Helen Z Yan. THE Creek, CA 94596 Address: 2248 RANCHO PLATA AVE SE , business is conducted by A Married Cou- by An Individual. The registrant com- Sonoma County. The Fictitious Business COURT ORDERS that all persons interested Registered Owner(s): Gawfco Enterprises, RIO RANCHO, ND 87124 - 8711 ple. The registrant commenced to trans- menced to transact business under the Name was filed in Sonoma County on in this matter shall appear before this court Inc., 587 Ygnacio Valley Rd , Walnut Creek, Registered Owner(s): VIGNETTE WINERY, act business under the fictitious name or fictitious name or names n/a. Signature 09/05/2018, File Number 2018-02993. Regis- at the hearing indicated below to show CA 94596 LLC., 21660 8TH STREET EAST BLD A, STE names 9/9/2018. Signature Georgina Will- Lorey James - Owner. This statement was tered owner Christian Jesus Diaz. Business cause, if any, why the petition for change of This business is conducted by: a Corpora- C , SONOMA, CA 95476 - 2828 son, Owner and Paul Brelin, Owner. This filed on October 12, 2018. I hereby certify was conducted by: An Individual. Signature name should not be granted. tion This business is conducted by: a limited li- statement was filed on September 25, that this copy is a correct copy of the Christian Diaz, Owner. Notice of Hearing: December 13, 2018, at The registrant(s) commenced to transact ability company 2018. I hereby certify that this copy is a original statement on file in my office. I declare that all information in this state- 2:30 p.m. Dept. 18, Sonoma County Supe- business under the fictitious business The registrant(s) commenced to transact correct copy of the original statement on William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk ment is true and correct. (A registrant who rior Court, 3055 Cleveland Ave., Santa name or names listed above on 12/01/2012. business under the fictitious business file in my office. By /s/ Julie Garfia declares as true information which he or Rosa, CA 95403. Gawfco Enterprises, Inc. name or names listed above on N/A. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Pub. October 26 & November 2, 9, & 16 she knows to be false is guilty of crime.) A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall S/ Mohammed Ahmadi, President VIGNETTE WINERY, LLC. By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla 2018 This statement was filed with County Clerk be published once a week for four succes- This statement was filed with the County S/ , , Pub. October 19, 26 & November 2, 9, & The Community Voice of Sonoma County on October 15, 2018. sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing Clerk of Sonoma County on 10/15/2018. This statement was filed with the County 16, 2018 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct on the petition in the following newspaper I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Clerk of Sonoma County on 10/31/2018. Correction due to typo. copy of the original statement on file in my of general circulation, printed in this copy of the original statement on file in my I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The Community Voice Fictitious Business Statement office. county: The Community Voice, P.O. Box office. copy of the original statement on file in my 2018-03540 William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk 2038, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk office. The following person(s) are doing busi- By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla Dated: October 23, 2018 By /s/ [Deputy], Deputy Seal William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Fictitious Business Statement ness as Midnight Sun Massive, 1475 Glen- Deputy Seal s/ Rene´Auguste Chouteau Judge of the 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/18 By /s/ [Deputy], Deputy Seal File No. 201803452 brook Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Mailing Pub. October 26 & November 2, 9, & 16 Superior Court CNS-3188920# 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/18 The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- Address: Same. Registered Owner(s) 1) 2018 Pub. October 26, & November 2, & 9 & 16, THE COMMUNITY VOICE CNS-3189161# ness as: VCA Larkfield Animal Hospital, 448 Lee Browning Payne, 2) John Chapman, The Community Voice 2018 THE COMMUNITY VOICE Larkfield Center, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. 3) Andre C. Russell, 4) Victor Hall, 5) The Community Voice Mailing Address: 448 Larkfield Center, James Marchbanks, 6) Greg Call, 7) Alec Fictitious Business Statement Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Axt, 8) Peter Backus. This business is Fictitious Business Statement 2018-03607 Fictitious Business Name Statement Registered Owner(s): VCA Animal Hospi- conducted by Co-partnersl. The regis- 2018-03487 The following person(s) are doing busi- File No. 201803620 tals, Inc., 12401 West Olympic Boulevard, trant commenced to transact business The following person(s) are doing busi- ness as Smiley Family Daycare, 412 Mat- The following person(s) are doing business Los Angeles, CA 90064 under the fictitious name or names n/a. ness as Enchanted Doll, 21193 Main Fictitious Business Name Statement teri Circle, Cotati, CA 94931. Mailing as Grape and Barrel, 2102 Falcon Ridge Dr, This business is conducted by: a Corpora- Signature Lee Payne. This statement was Street, Duncan Mills, CA 95430. Mailing File No. 201803537 Address: Same. Registered Owner(s) Petaluma, CA 94954, Sonoma County. tion filed on October 18, 2018. I hereby certify Address: P.O. Box 233, Duncan Mills, CA The following person(s) are doing business Christa Cabella Smiley. This business is Registered Owner(s): Grape & Barrel, LLC The registrant(s) commenced to transact that this copy is a correct copy of the 95430. Registered Owner(s) Kyung F. Lee. as American Pacific Mortgage, 201 1st conducted by An Individual. The regis- 911 Lakeville St. Suite 286, Petaluma, CA business under the fictitious business original statement on file in my office. This business is conducted by An Individ- Street, Petaluma, CA 94952, Sonoma trant commenced to transact business 94952; California. name or names listed above on 09/18/2018. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk ual. The registrant commenced to trans- County. under the fictitious name or names This business is conducted by: A Limited VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. By /s/ Darrell Light act business under the fictitious name or Registered Owner(s): American Pacific 7/13/2018. Signature Christa Smiley. This Liability Company. S/ Tomas W. Fuller, Vice President, Pub. October 26 & November 2, 9, & 16 names 1/1/2017. Signature Kyung Lee, Mortgage Corporation, 3000 Lava Ridge statement was filed on October 25, 2018. I The registrant commenced to transact busi- This statement was filed with the County 2018 Owner. This statement was filed on Octo- Court Suite 200, Roseville, CA 95661; Cali- hereby certify that this copy is a correct ness under the fictitious name or names Clerk of Sonoma County on 10/12/2018. The Community Voice ber 16, 2018. I hereby certify that this fornia. copy of the original statement on file in above 07/01/2018. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy is a correct copy of the original This business is conducted by: a Corpora- my office. S/ Joshua J. Barlow, Managing Member. copy of the original statement on file in my statement on file in my office. tion. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk This statement was filed with County Clerk office. Fictitious Business Statement William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk The registrant commenced to transact busi- By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla of Sonoma County on October 25, 2018. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk 2018-03497 By /s/ Julie Garfia ness under the fictitious name or names Pub. November 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2018 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct By /s/ [Deputy], Deputy Seal The following person(s) are doing busi- Pub. October 26 & November 2, 9, & 16 above N/A. The Community Voice copy of the original statement on file in my 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/18 ness as Specialized Towing, 39 Round 2018 S/ Prateek S. Khokhar, CFO. office. CNS-3180680# Walk Circle, Petaluma, CA 94954. Mailing The Community Voice This statement was filed with County Clerk William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk THE COMMUNITY VOICE Address: Same. Registered Owner(s). of Sonoma County on October 18, 2018. Fictitious Business Statement By /s/ Darrell Light, Deputy Seal Specialized Towing LLC. This business is I hereby certify that this copy is a correct 2018-03216 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/18 conducted by A Limited Liability Com- Fictitious Business Statement copy of the original statement on file in my The following person(s) are doing busi- CNS-3191247# pany. The registrant commenced to trans- 2018-03396 office. ness as 1) Family House, 2) Chez Louise I, THE COMMUNITY VOICE act business under the fictitious name or The following person(s) are doing busi- William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk 6084 Country Club Dr., Rohnert Park, CA names n/a. Signature Christian Jesus ness as Motomedic, 185 Oceanic Way, By /s/ Julie Garfia, Deputy Seal 94928. Mailing Address: Same. Regis- Diaz, Managing Member. This statement Ste. 6, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Mailing Ad- 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/18 tered Owner(s) Maria Estelita V. Guzman. Fictitious Business Statement was filed on October 16, 2018. I hereby dress: Same. Registered Owner(s) CNS-3187993# This business is conducted by An Individ- 2018-03417 Name change certify that this copy is a correct copy of Christopher L. Bertram. This business is THE COMMUNITY VOICE ual. The registrant commenced to trans- The following person(s) are doing busi- $ the original statement on file in my office. conducted by An Individual. The regis- act business under the fictitious name or ness as Forging A Future, P.O. Box 82, Publishing William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk trant commenced to transact business names 9/25/2018. Signature Maria Estelita Petaluma, CA 94953. Mailing Address: 95 By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla under the fictitious name or names V. Guzman. This statement was filed on Same. Registered Owner(s) Michael 584-2222 Pub. October 26 & November 2, 9, & 16 2/1/2013. Signature Christpher Bertram. Fictitious Business Statement September 25, 2018. I hereby certify that Wayne Chisham. This business is con- 2018 This statement was filed on October 5, 2018-03375 this copy is a correct copy of the original ducted by An Individual. The registrant The Community Voice 2018. I hereby certify that this copy is a The following person(s) are doing busi- statement on file in my office. commenced to transact business under correct copy of the original statement on ness as E K Construction, 6187 San Mateo William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk the fictitious name or names 6/4/79. Sig- file in my office. Ct., Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Mailing Ad- By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla nature Michael W. Chisham, Owner. This LEGAL NOTICE William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk dress: P.O. Box 2840 Rohnert Park, CA Pub. November 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2018 statement was filed on October 10, 2018. I “Crown Castle is proposing to remove an existing pole and install a 64-foot monopole By /s/ Julie Garfia 94927. Registered Owner(s) Eric E. Kunz. The Community Voice hereby certify that this copy is a correct telecommunications tower at the following site: 5210 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Pub. October 26 & November 2, 9, & 16 This business is conducted by An Individ- copy of the original statement on file in Park, Sonoma County, California 94928 Lat: 38° 21’ 36.01” N Long: 122° 42’ 42.31” W. 2018 my office. ual. The registrant commenced to trans- Fictitious Business Statement Crown Castle invites comments from any interested party on the impact of the pro- The Community Voice act business under the fictitious name or William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk posed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in names 11/26/2001. Signature Eric Kunz. 2018-03397 By /s/ Darrell Light American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eli- The following person(s) are doing busi- This statement was filed on October 4, Pub. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2018 gible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and/or specific reason the ness as Car Appraisal Pros, 185 Oceanic 2018. I hereby certify that this copy is a The Community Voice proposed action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environ- Way, Ste. 7, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Mail- “Be congruent, correct copy of the original statement on ment. Specific information regarding the project is available by calling Monica Gam- ing Address: Same. Registered Owner(s) file in my office. bino, 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Jessica O’Neill Bertram. This business is Fictitious Business Statement William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk [email protected], 724-416-2516 within 30 days of the date of this be authentic, conducted by An Individual. The regis- By /s/ Darrell Light 2018-03575 publication.” trant commenced to transact business The following person(s) are doing busi- Pub. November 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2018 be your true self.” under the fictitious name or names n/a. ness as Atrium Cultivation, 966 N. Dutton Pub. November 16, 2018 The Community Voice Signature Jessica O’Neill Bertram. This Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95406. Mailing Ad- The Community Voice Mahatma Gandhi statement was filed on October 5, 2018. I dress: Same. Registered Owner(s) Arbu- hereby certify that this copy is a correct tus Group LLC. This business is copy of the original statement on file in conducted by A Limited Liability Com- SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 926 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, my office. pany. The registrant commenced to trans- CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk act business under the fictitious name or CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND REDWOOD CROSSINGS RP LLC AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 925 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla names 8/10/2017. Signature Shawn Gard- OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY OF ROHNERT Pub. November 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2018 ner, Manager. This statement was filed on SONOMA MEDIA INVESTMENTS, LLC, FOR DEVELOPMENT OF The Community Voice October 23, 2018. I hereby certify that this THE REDWOOD CROSSINGS PROJECT (APN 143-040-135) PARK ZONING MAP FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DOWDELL AVENUE AND BUSINESS PARK DRIVE copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 (c), the following constitutes (APN: 143-040-135) FROM A ZONING DESIGNATION OF INDUSTRIAL (I-L) Fictitious Business Statement TO A DESIGNATION OF HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-H) William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk a summary of Ordinance No. 926 introduced by the Rohnert Park City Council 2018-03639 By /s/ Darrell Light on November 13, 2018, and scheduled for consideration of adoption on No- The following person(s) are doing busi- Pub. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2018 Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 (c), the following constitutes vember 27, 2018 at its meeting to be held in the City Council Chambers, 130 ness as 1) AbsoluteXtracts, 2) Care By De- The Community Voice a summary of Ordinance No. 925 introduced by the Rohnert Park City Council Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California. sign, 3) Sarori Chocolates, 2330 Circadian on November 13, 2018, and scheduled for consideration of adoption on No- Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Mailing Ad- The ordinance implements a development agreement (DA) between the vember 27, 2018 at its meeting to be held in the City Council Chambers, 130 dress: Same. Registered Owner(s) CRFT ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR City of Rohnert Park, Redwood Crossing RP LLC (applicant) and Sonoma CHANGE OF NAME Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California. Manufacturing, Inc. This business is con- Media Investments (property owner) for the Redwood Crossings residential Case Number: 092316 The ordinance amends the zoning designation for the parcel (APN: 143- ducted by A Corporation. The registrant project. The DA allows for the construction of a residential project with up to commenced to transact business under To all interested persons: Petitioner: Ari- 040-135), located on the southeast corner of Dowdell Avenue and Business 156 units. The DA has been developed to address impacts related to a resi- the fictitious name or names 10/29/2018. ana Farrahi filed a petition with this court Park from Industrial (I-L) to High Density Residential (R-H). This change is for a decree changing names as follows: dential project, and replace public benefits associated with the proposed re- Signature Tiffany Devitt, CIO and Secre- consistent with a recent General Plan Amendment (GPA) for the parcel. Ariana Zoe Farrahi to Ariana Zoe Jordanou. zoning of industrial land. The DA also recognizes a need for affordable tary (Officer). This statement was filed on A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance is posted and available for re- October 29, 2018. I hereby certify that this THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in- housing. Specifically the DA provides for: (1) developer to submit for a Site view in the City Clerk’s Office at 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California. copy is a correct copy of the original terested in this matter shall appear before Plan and Architectural Review Permit (SPAR) in substantial conformance with This ordinance shall be in full force and effective thirty (30) days after its adop- statement on file in my office. this court at the hearing indicated below to its proposed Site Plan; (2) developer to pay a park contribution of $8,956 per show cause, if any, why the petition for tion, and shall be publish and posted as required by law. This ordinance was William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk unit to address the lack of parks; (3) developer to pay a public service payment By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla change of name should not be granted. introduced by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park on November 13, 2018 $823.54 per unit per year (subject to an annual CPI increase) to offset impacts Pub. November 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2018 Notice of Hearing: December 20, 2018, at and is scheduled for consideration of adoption on November 27, 2018. related to the change of land use from Industrial to High Density Residential; The Community Voice 2:30 p.m. Dept. 18, Sonoma County Supe- rior Court, 3055 Cleveland Ave., Santa and (4) developer to address affordable housing by reserving 10% of the units Dated: November 14, 2018 JoAnne Buergler Rosa, CA 95403. in the project for rent by households defined as Moderate Income. Fictitious Business Statement A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance is posted and available for re- City Clerk Published: November 16, 2018 2018-03636 be published once a week for four succes- view in the City Clerk’s Office at 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California. sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing The Community Voice The following person(s) are doing busi- This ordinance shall be in full force and effective thirty (30) days after its adop- ness as Ippinn Sushi & Shabu Shabu, on the petition in the following newspaper tion, and shall be publish and posted as required by law. This ordinance was 1985 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA of general circulation, printed in this 95401. Mailing Address: Same. Regis- county: The Community Voice, P.O. Box introduced by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park on November 13, 2018 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 927 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, and is scheduled for consideration of adoption on November 27, 2018. tered Owner(s) Ippinn LLC. This business 2038, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE is conducted by A Limited Liability Com- Dated: October 29, 2018 FOR THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT AMENITY ZONE (DDAZ) pany. The registrant commenced to trans- s/ Rene´Auguste Chouteau Judge of the Dated: November 14, 2018 JoAnne Buergler OVERLAY DISTRICTS (CHAPTER 17.06, ARTICLE XIII) act business under the fictitious name or Superior Court City Clerk names n/a. Signature Xiaoming Lin, Mem- Pub. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2018 Published: November 16, 2018 Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 (c), the following constitutes ber. This statement was filed on October The Community Voice The Community Voice a summary of Ordinance No. 927 introduced by the Rohnert Park City Council 29, 2018. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on November 13, 2018 and scheduled for consideration of adoption on No- Fictitious Business Statement vember 27, 2018 at its meeting to be held in the City Council Chambers, 130 on file in my office. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk 2018-03419 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California. By /s/ Jonathan Carr The following person(s) are doing busi- NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Recording requested by: TS No. CA-18-831368-NJ Order The purpose of Ordinance No. 927 is to (1) amend the Rohnert Park Zoning Pub. November 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2018 ness as Lucky Roots Clothing, 361 So. No.: 8738110 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/7/2016. UNLESS Map to alter the boundaries of the Downtown District Amenity Zone; (2) Amend The Community Voice Main, Sebastopol, CA 95472. Mailing Ad- YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC Chapter 17.06 (Land Use Regulations) of the Zoning Ordinance to rescind and dress: Same. Registered Owner(s) 1) TLC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING Services, Inc., 2) Shana Barrett. This AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest replace Article XIII (Downtown District Amenity Zone (DDAZ)) to implement Form-Based Code Provisions. The zoning amendments will apply as new de- business is conducted by A General Part- bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state nership. The registrant commenced to or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan associa- velopment occurs and lead to the creation of a mixed-use downtown environ- transact business under the fictitious tion, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial ment within the established DDAZ and as envisioned by the Central Rohnert FBN/DBA Publishing name or names n/a. Signature Tracy Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. Park, Priority Development Area plan adopted by the City in 2016. One business name Nevill, Owner/Secretary Corp. This state- The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance is posted and available for re- ment was filed on October 10, 2018. I title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued principal sum of the note(s) se- view in the City Clerk’s Office at 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California. and up to hereby certify that this copy is a correct cured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the 2 owner names copy of the original statement on file in note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges This ordinance shall be in full force and effective thirty (30) days after its adop- tion, and shall be publish and posted as required by law. This ordinance was my office. and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of $ William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater introduced by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park on November 13, 2018 By /s/ Darrell Light on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. and is scheduled for consideration of adoption on November 27, 2018. 40 Pub. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2018 Trustor(s): LARS FRANCIS WILLIAMSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 6/15/2016 as 584-2222 The Community Voice Instrument No. 2016052374 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SONOMA Dated: November 14, 2018 JoAnne Buergler County, California; Date of Sale: 12/24/2018 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: In the Plaza at Fre- City Clerk SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 928 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, mont Park located at 860 Fifth Street, Santa Rosa, CA Amount of accrued balance and Published: November 16, 2018 other charges: $242,037.04 The purported property address is: 7769 MIRABEL RD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FORESTVILLE, CA 95436-9663 Assessor's Parcel No. : 083-160-012-000 NOTICE TO PO- The Community Voice CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND LAULIMA DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR TENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should un- DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATION AVENUE PROJECT derstand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding (APN 143-040-124 AND APN 143-051-089) on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 (c), the following constitutes aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 66016 AND 66018, NO- at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park will a summary of Ordinance No. 928 introduced by the Rohnert Park City Council being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged be holding a PUBLIC HEARING. on November 13, 2018 and scheduled for consideration of adoption on No- to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this vember 27, 2018 at its meeting to be held in the City Council Chambers, 130 property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either WHERE: Rohnert Park City Hall – Council Chamber Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California. of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these re- 130 Avram Avenue The purpose of Ordinance No. 928 is to preserve the permitted uses, size sources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage Rohnert Park, California and density of the project and provide assurances the Station Avenue project or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown can be developed and used an intended by the project approvals. Specifically on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law re- WHEN: Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. the Development Agreement implements the following: (1) controls develop- quires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and or as soon thereafter as the matter is reached on the agenda ment timing so that the mixed-use component of the project is developed prior to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether to the residential component; (2) applies restrictions on the type of commer- your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for PURPOSE: To consider adoption of a resolution updating the cial uses that are permitted to create a quality “downtown environment”; (3) the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's Planning Fee Schedule and Engineering Fee Schedule requires that the proposed hotel is defined as Upscale according to the STR sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number as- Hotel Chain Scale; (4) specifies that 311 spaces within the parking garage will signed to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-18-831368-NJ. Information about postpone- All persons interested in this matter should appear at the November 27, be available to the public and that $9,835,420 from Transient Occupancy Tax ments that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale revenue will be used to help finance the portion of the garage that is available may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web 2018, City Council meeting. Written statements may be submitted to the City site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Clerk in advance for presentation to the Council as part of the public hearing. for public use; (5) provides commitments to parks construction, payment of The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property ad- Documents related to this item, including data supporting the amounts of in-lieu fees and land dedication related to parks; (6) commits the developer dress or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other the proposed updated fees will be available for review on November 16, 2018 to provide 15 affordable, moderate income units; and (7) obligates the devel- common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained during normal business hours at the City Clerk’s Office, 130 Avram Avenue, oper to pay the City $300,000 for a portion (6,741 square feet) of the Corpora- by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publi- Rohnert Park, CA (707) 588-2227. tion Yard needed to build a proposed apartment building. The Development cation of this Notice of Sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the Questions regarding the proposed updated fees should be directed to the Agreement does not permit Laulima to assign provisions of the agreement to successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the any other party prior to the issuance of the first commercial building permit, trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside following City staff: for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit Mary Grace Pawson, Development Services Department (707) 588-2234 with the exception of the hotel or residential portion of the project. paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, Eydie Tacata, Development Services Department (707) 588-2205 A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance is posted and available for re- or the mortgagee's attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, view in the City Clerk’s Office at 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California. you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is NOTE: If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you This ordinance shall be in full force and effective thirty (30) days after its adop- intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. As required may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the tion, and shall be publish and posted as required by law. This ordinance was by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered introduced by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park on November 13, 2018 record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your to the City of Rohnert Park at, or prior to, the public hearing. and is scheduled for consideration of adoption on November 27, 2018. credit obligations. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939- 0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext Dated: November 13, 2018 JoAnne Buergler Dated: November 14, 2018 JoAnne Buergler 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-831368-NJ IDSPub #0146374 City Clerk City Clerk Pub: November 9, 16 & 24, 2018 Published: November 16 & 23, 2018 Published: November 16, 2018 The Community Voice The Community Voice The Community Voice 10 - Friday, November 16, 2018 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove The Community Voice Be a hero— Good news for

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 The Community Voice Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove Friday, November 16, 2018 - 11 Red blend wine and southwestern Fast, family-friendly bean mexican pizza A style of wine that has been rapidly gaining popularity lately is the category known as “Blended Wines”. To be accurate, this recipes make dinner doable group of wines is regaining popularity, as it has historically been (Family Features) As the fall season begins, kids go back to school and schedules once again book a very widely produced and appreciated, type of wine. There is up with activities. such a wide range of blended wines that it is difficult to describe Between work, the carpool line and shuttling kids to extracurriculars, the increase in family com- them as a single group. There are red, white, orange and pink ver- mitments often leaves little time in the kitchen or at the dining table. 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Southwestern Bean Salad The components of 1 pre-baked pizza crust (10-12-inch this Southwestern diameter) Bean Mexican Pizza 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and calls for a medium to crumbled (about 1/4 cup crumbled) full-bodied red wine. 1/2-3/4 cup thin bell pepper strips The bacon, beans, (1/4-inch thick), any color or corn and spices combination would go well with a Syrah or Zinfandel based wine, and 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend the textures of the cheese and pizza crust would do 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro nicely with a bigger style red. You could try some of the chopped avocado (optional) classic blends like the Chianti referred to above or a sour cream (optional) Super Tuscan, Rioja, Bordeaux or Rhone Blend, or you can experiment with some of the undefined blends that are readily available on your wine shop or grocer’s Drain bean salads. Place half of beans in bowl of food processor; process until pureed but chunky. shelves. Winemakers are getting creative with their Spread puree evenly over pizza crust. Spoon remaining drained beans over puree. Sprinkle with blends and winery marketing departments are getting bacon, bell pepper and cheese. equally imaginative with names and labels for their pro- Bake as directed on pizza crust package until heated through and cheese is melted, about 10-12 prietary blends. If you choose a wine blended by one of minutes. our local, reputable producers, you can be reasonably Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with avocado and sour cream, if desired. confident that it will be of sound quality which is com- Nutritional information per serving: 276 calories; 11 g protein; 35 g carbohydrates; 10 g fat; 648 mensurate with the cost of the bottle. Some of the cutely mg sodium; 14 mg cholesterol; 5 g dietary fiber; 11 mg iron; .02 mg thiamin; 575 IU vitamin A; 7 named blends coming from other parts of the world mg vitamin C. could be more of a gamble, so don’t get too thrifty with your purchase. Paying a moderate amount for a blended wine from a known region should help to reduce the risk Beef, beet and horseradish wraps of wasting your money on a cheeky name and flashy Prep time: 30 minutes label which are designed to distract from a lack of sub- Servings: 4 stance. Pick up a couple of bottles Blended Red Wine and 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Sliced have a little fun. When you get right down to it, it mat- Pickled Beets ters more that you enjoy the wine you are drinking rather 1/2 cup shredded carrots than knowing exactly what went into the bottle. Cheers! 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1/2 cup spreadable cheese (such as goat Jeff James is the founder and co-owner, with his wife cheese or herb soft cheese) Judy, of Stony Point Vineyard and James Family Cellars. 2 large soft flour tortillas Their Cotati vineyard and winery have consistently pro- (about 10-12-inch diameter) duced award-winning wines. Jeff can be reached at 10 green onions (green parts only) [email protected] or www.JamesFamily- 10 thin slices deli roast beef Cellars.com Drain beets; chop. Discard beet liquid. In medium bowl, combine beets, carrots and horseradish.

Spread 1/4 cup cheese evenly over each tor- tilla, leaving 1-inch border. Arrange five green onions (do not chop) on each; press lightly into cheese. Place five slices roast beef on each tortilla to cover green onions then sprinkle beet mixture evenly over beef. Roll up tortillas in parallel direction of green onions. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap. Re- frigerate up to 4 hours. To serve, remove plastic wrap; cut each tortilla into two pieces. Substitution: If horseradish is too pungent, omit or replace with diced jarred roasted red peppers or Dijon mustard. Nutrition information per serving: 300 calories; 17 g protein; 34 g carbohydrates; 10 g fat; 520 mg sodium; 35 mg cholesterol; 2 g fiber; 3.18 mg iron; .26 mg thiamin; 2963.87 IU vitamin A; 8.79 mg vitamin C.

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FALL RISKSFare sometimesFallwalking, risks1are transferring to/from a too generous sometimes in assessing these best fit for them simple, adjusting for glasses oryet sunglasses tofatal reduce asFsimpleF(yet fatal)Fas an unsu- chair or bed, standing for sev- mobility issues, fall risks and their reach and height. glare. Even on overcast days, pervised walker. eral minutes at a time, getting care needs.FPerhaps they are The benefits of these devices: eye sensitively can limit visibil- Often times, seniors are, by dressed, making meals, carrying afraid to hurt their aging loved Improved balance when ity and cause a fall. nature, too proud to speak up or the laundry basket or groceries, one’s feelings or attack their walking Exercise extreme caution show that they need assistance etc.F pride.F Reduces pain from mobilityF during inclement weather, such with the most basic tasks – like Similarly,Ftheir childrenFare So, setting up care is post- Safer walking as rain and fog or in recent poned. The senior falls and Increased confidence which weeks, smoke. barely recovers any of his or in turn offers more freedom and Travel safely her mobility after months spent independence. Encourage your aging loved in hospitals and rehab facilities Outdoor falls one to go at their own pace. Be the Change and is then transferred to a While preventing falls within Hurrying one along often adds skilled nursing facility for the the home are so critical, apply- an additional risk when mobil- Navigating the aging journey remainder of his or her life.F ing those actions outdoors is ity is already compromised. Ve- Rotary Club of Sound ridiculous, right? equally important. Many aging hicles often turn corners By Julie Ann Soukoulis Rancho Cotati Won’t ever happen to your adults will make use of their quickly and can surprise some- more active and on the go. loved one, right?F walking devices, cane, walkers one unstable on their feet.F These emergency medical Wrong. According to the etc. in the home behind closed In parking lots and garages alert systems offer state of the United States CDC,Ffalls are doors, yet pride and ego be aware of curbs and slight art GPS technology. The mobile the leading cause of injury changes that once the front door changes in elevations. alert technology can track their deaths for Americans 65 years threshold is crossed. The envi- Handrails should always be     clients no matter where they are and older. ronment is much more con- used while taking public trans- located, 24/7, seven days a      Think about your aging trolled inside the home when portation such as buses or week, 365 days a year. Their 
  loved one. Can he or she... ambulating, where outdoors the trains.F Keep your eye onFfoot- clients can roam freely indoors Remember and follow an walk ways are often not level, ing where the gap is when or out--without the concern of a   exercise regimen to maintain there are stairs to maneuver walking from platform to fall resulting in them laying on (or rebuild) strength? without banisters, different train. FF the ground without being found Helen Schollmann Maintain a nutritious diet? width passageways etc. Most aging adults prefer for a duration of time in the Remember and follow any Unfortunately, some people home care services because event they cannot get up them- specific dietary restrictions over 60 lose sight beyond the they wish to hold onto some- selves and require help. FCall I am a member of the (e.g., lowFsodium, fat or sugar)? normal,Fage-related vision thing many cherish, regardless my office at 707.586.1516 for a Take his/her medications changes. Other visual factors, of age- their independence. 60-day free trial of this Connect Rotary Club of Rancho Cotati, properly (i.e.,Fas prescribed)? such as poorFdepth perception, Home care does allow seniors America West Emergency Alert inviting you to join me for lunch on Thursdays from Gauge when she/he is at risk limited side vision, extreme to remain in their homes and System. FFMy goal is to help our Noon to 1:30 p.m. at for falls - as in, when she/he is sensitivity to lights and glare, continue to practice their daily community of aging adults in China Village, 8501 Gravenstein Hwy., Cotati. too tired or hot, surface condi- and reduced colorFperception, routines in their familiarFsur- Rohnert Park and surrounding tionsFare slippery orFshe/he can also limit a person’s ability roundings. Don’t be fooled, the Sonoma County, remain safely truly needs to be using anFassis- toFdoFeveryday tasks. This too leading cause of injury deaths, living independent as long as "Together we can make a difference" tive device? can be the simple cause of a bad unintentional injuries and hos- possible where ever they call Inevitably mobility issues fall with a not so positive out- pital admissions for trauma, are home! increase a senior’s risk of falls. come for an aging adult. falls which present a threat to Julie Ann Soukoulis is the If you are interested in learning more about our great club, Assisted devices such as canes Be Aware of your surround- senior’s independence as well owner of Home Instead Senior please call Suzanne at (707) 584-9569 and walkers do make walking ings as to their lives. care office in Rohnert Park, safer and more comfortable for When walking in the Connect America WestFis the mother of two and passionate your aging loved one. These evening, be sure to walk where parent company to the leader in about healthy living at all ages. devices when used properly, there is plenty of light to illumi- Emergency Medical Alert sys- Having cared for her own two can offer huge benefits and nate your path. tems which offers a suite of parents, she understands your freedom. Walkers and canes Keep your eyes open for ob- emergency alert products, cater- struggles and aims, through her should be fitted to a senior’s in- structions in your path such as ing to the aging population website,*www.homeinstead.com/ dividual needs and heights. Oc- cracks or holesFin the pavement, across the United States.F The sonoma*to educate and encour- cupational therapists or tree roots that buckle the path- emergency medical alert sys- age seniors & caregivers. Have physical therapists are the ones way, and leaves that are wet, tems are strategically designed a caregiving or aging concern? Serving Lattes, Mochas, to inquire with which support can be very slippery. for easy emergency access for She’d love to hear from you at device is best for your loved Be sure your loved one has seniors who are often home 586-1516 anytime. Cotati/RP Coffee, Tea ones and they can ensure the on proper eyewear such as alone and for seniors who are + Local pastries. for 20 years Breakfast Burritos Winter sun safety: What to know about protecting yourself during colder months Fall is finally here, and many parts of the country are already ex- still possible to damage your skin while spending a bright winter periencing cooler weather, more precipitation and more overcast day indoors. days. It’s easy to associate vigilant sun protection with summertime, Staying Sun Safe when the sun is shining intensely. This shouldn’t be the case: Sun Your first line of defense against this sun damage is clothing. Cov- protection is necessary every day, regardless of the weather or time ering up is easier in the winter — it’s cold! — but the face, head and of year.F neck tend to remain exposed year-round, and this is where most skin “Even when it’s cold or overcast, UV rays that cause skin aging cancers occur. Don’t forget your UV-blocking sunglasses and broad- and skin cancer are reaching your skin,” says Deborah S. Sarnoff, brimmed hat before heading out. Sunglasses protect your eyes while MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “In the right winter also fighting snow glare, and a hat keeps you warm while keeping weather conditions, you can sustain sun damage just as easily as UV rays from damaging your scalp.F OPEN at 3:30AM - 4:00PM Mon - Fri during the summer.” Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher 5:00AM - 4:00PM Sat 8492 Gravenstein Hwy # A Cotati Winter Sunlight daily to all exposed skin, and make sure to cover often-missed spots 7:00AM - 4:00PM Sun UVB rays, the main cause of sunburn, are the strongest in the like the tops of your ears, around the eyes and near the hairline. Con- summer. However, UVB rays can burn and damage your skin year- sider choosing a moisturizing sunscreen with ingredients like lanolin round, especially at high altitudes and on reflective surfaces such as or glycerin to combat dry winter skin. Finally, try to avoid the peak snow or ice. Snow reflects up to 80 percent of the sun’s UV light, sun hours between 10 AM and 4 PM, and seek shade when you can. so the rays hit you twice, further increasing your risk of skin cancer Winter is approaching, but that’s no reason to let up on the sun and premature aging. safe habits you practiced during the summer. Continuing sun pro- UVA rays remain constant throughout the year and can penetrate tection efforts through the colder, cloudier months of the year re- through clouds and fog. UVA rays can also penetrate glass, so it’s duces your risk of developing the most common cancer About The Skin Cancer Foundation The Skin Cancer Foundation is the only global organization solely devoted to the prevention, early detection and treatment of skin cancer.FThe mission of the Foundation is to decrease the inci- dence of skin cancer through public and professional education and YYoouu aarree IInnvviitteedd research.FSince its inception in 1979, the Foundation has recom- Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati mended following a complete sun protection regimen that includes seeking shade and covering up with clothing, including a wide- brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses, in addition to daily sun- screen use. For more information, visitFSkinCancer.org.

‘LandPaths’ from page 1 “LandPaths by comparison [to native plant species to improve the Open Space District] is a natural wildlife habitat, repair non-profit organization,” says old logging and ranch roads to Anderson. “While the Open increase and improve steelhead Space District protects land, spawning habitat, plant native LandPaths basically connects Local plants, tend the community people to that land.” garden at Bayer Farm and The non-profit is funded by XLG work with public agency part- many and diverse forms of fund- ners to prepare newly protected ing, from general donations from Dining G e Wulff Reinhold properties for future public the public, to foundations, to use. public grants, just to name a few. As a member of the While the Agricultural “We have restricted funds for Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati, Preservation and Open Space some of our properties,” says District is the public agency Anderson. “We currently own I am inviting you to to an energized breakfast and funded by tax dollars that pro- five different pieces of land or meeting Tuesday mornings at 7 a.m. at the tects land by purchasing prop- nature preserves around the Doubletree Hotel, 1 Doubletree Dr., Rohnert Park. erty for parks, open space, green county, totaling around 1,300 belts and conservation ease- acres. There was a sixth one until Help us serve the community through volunteering. ments throughout the county, recently and that was Fitch We do make a difference. For more information call LandPaths works closely with Mountain above Healdsburg. We Choose from that agency to educate, involve gave that to the City of Healds- 20 flavors 707-529-1389 burg when they were ready to ac- HERB CRUSTED the community and steward that land. cept it.” Free Pie Wednesday! Prime Rib Friday Night! The other properties include Meet the CSC FLOORING & DESIGN TEAM Riddell Preserve out of Healds- burg, the Bohemia Ecological 4-10pm 4-10pm Preserve near Occidental, Ran- cho Mark West in Santa Rosa, Willow Creek near Sonoma Coast State Park where Land- Paths invested $700,000 in wa- tershed restoration, and the Grove of Old Trees in Occiden- tal, 50 acres of protected old growth redwoods and the only privately held, publically acces- AUTHENTIC sible free open space in Sonoma MEXICAN FOOD County. The organization piloted FULL BAR a model of free permit-based ac- Happy Hour 3 - 7 pm cess that has now been replicated by county parks and open space agencies. LandPaths always looks for Spend a minimum $20 (excluding tax) for a dinner and drink more volunteers to be involved combination and receive $5 off. One per table - per party - per visit. in everything from the In Our Not valid with any other offer. Expires 11/30/18. Own Backyard schools program, stewardship projects, trail watch 7600 COMMERCE BLVD., COTATI • 795-7600 patrols and more. Interested par- Mon-Thur 10a-10p, Fri & Sat 10a-11p, Sun 10a-9p ticipants are encouraged to fill www.MiRanchitoCotati.com out a volunteer interest form on their website, landpaths.org. “I really believe in this princi- To be a part of this ple of allowing people to help John Patrick, Derek Havstad, Craig & Jessica Ross, Matt Moniz, Jennifer Lawson, Stacy Newton & Laura Edwards take care of open space land,” ‘Dining Directory’ says Anderson. “It’s a really re-  
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By Mickey Zeldes meal. Mickey Zeldes is the supervisor at the Rohnert Park Animal Are you readyy sym- For those of you w hofor would rather be surThanksgiving?rounded by like- Shelter. She can be contacted at [email protected]. Hosting the Thanksgiving dinner this year? You have m pathy. It’s always stressful trying to come up with a special holi- minded vegetarians, there is a vegan pot-luck on Thanksgiving day menu for a large group but people are not shy anymore about Day, 4 p.m. at Monroe Hall, 1400 West College Avenue in Santa stating what they can’t and won’t eat. There is certain to be at Rosa. Details can be obtained at https://www.meetup.com/north- least one person at your table that is not eating gluten, carbs, salt, bay-vegan/events/255279229/. Everyone are welcome to attend. sugar, oil, dairy, or animal products. Maybe someone is diabetic, Whatever you choose – to buy a ready-made meal, to home- RememberW the sehy shepahervd peup s kwe ifotutndens! or following the Keto diet, or just a picky eater. What a challenge! make a delicious veggie dinner, or to join others and share the a couple months ago? Well Artemis is now Preparing a healthy vegan meal can meet most of those require- bountiful plant-based offerings, here’s wishing all of you a won- up for adoption! She has come a long way ments (except the keto diet) and has the added benefits of being derful, cruelty-free thanksgiving holiday! and with the right family she will get even environmentally responsible and humane. If not going totally better! It would be helpful if her new family plant-based, at least incorporate a few vegan dishes so that every- included a friendly, confident dog to help one can have a delicious meal. Here are some suggestions and re- Upcoming Events: teach her the ropes and training classes so sources, although googling “vegan thanksgiving” came up with No More Lost Pets – free microchips and pet ID tags for resi- she can learn even more. She is about 8 20,000,000 posts. We’re clearly not the only people with this on dents of Rohnert Park and Cotati City. Stop by the shelter during months old and is really ready for a perma- their mind! our open hours with your pet to get one! The shelter is open Wed. nent home to settle into. The easiest way to do a vegan/vegetarian meal is to just order 1-6:30, Thur.-Fri.-Sat. 1-5:30 and Sun. 1-4:30 p.m. one! Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods will prepare a whole meal for Fix-it Clinics – Free spay and neuters for cats; and $60 dog sur- Casey is a 5-year-old charmer. He is you. If you want to make it homemade, it’s easy to "veganize" geries (up to 80 lbs.) for low-income Rohnert Park and Cotati res- quiet and calm and slowly worms his recipes. Substitute vegetable stock for chicken stock; Rice, al- idents. Call 588-3531 for an appointment. way into your heart. He lived happily mond or soy milk for dairy milk; vegetable margarine for butter, with other cats in his previous home etc. Those are simple things that most people wouldn’t even no- but a new dog proved to be too much tice if you didn’t point it out. When you think about it, the typi- for this shy guy so when his family cal side dishes are vegetables anyway – squash, green beans, moved, he was brought to us for a sec- mashed potatoes and cranberries. So if you don’t add any meat, F O U N D A N I M A L S ond chance. or meat-based stock to them, you already have plenty of vegan Dogs food for all to enjoy. Looking for a main dish idea? Look no further than Tofurky, a N/A Tyson is a young guinea pig. 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I have wonderful recipes for a veg- 10/30/18 180919 Guinea Pig Gray/Wht Male Adult Rohnert Park Animal Shelter etable nut loaf with mushroom gravy, pumpkin filled with bread Domestic shorthair, DMH: Domestic 04 ediumhair, DLH: Domestic Longhair 584-1582 stuffing, puff pastry loaf with lentils and more. Email me and I Visit our Web site at www.RPAnimalShelter.org www.rpanimalshelter.org n’t take much skill, just a good recipe and will- will share! It does Rohnert Park Animal Shelter, 301 J. Rogers Lane, Rohnert Park, 584-1582 ingness to try something new, to make a delicious cruelty-free 301 J. Rogers Lane off Redwood Drive. • Wed: 1-6:30 p.m. • Thur-Sat: 1-5:30 p.m. • Sun: 1-4:30 p.m. Wed. 1-6:30; Thurs-Fri-Sat 1-5:30; Sun 1-4:30

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Re, Owner. ment was filed on October 19, 2018. I I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Munsterman. This statement was filed on copy is a correct copy of the original vember 8, 2018. I hereby certify that this I declare that all information in this state- hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in November 6, 2018. I hereby certify that statement on file in my office. copy is a correct copy of the original ment is true and correct. (A registrant who copy of the original statement on file in my office. this copy is a correct copy of the original William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk statement on file in my office. declares as true information which he or my office. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk statement on file in my office. By /s/ Julie Garfia William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk she knows to be false is guilty of crime.) William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk By /s/ Carrie Anderson William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Pub. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2018 By /s/ Julie Garfia This statement was filed with County Clerk By /s/ Darrell Light Pub. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2018 By /s/ Alma Roman The Community Voice Pub. November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, of Sonoma County on November 7, 2018. Pub. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2018 The Community Voice Pub. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2018 2018 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The Community Voice The Community Voice The Community Voice copy of the original statement on file in my office. Fictitious Business Statement William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Fictitious Business Statement 2018-03306 Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Statement By /s/ Darrell Light 2018-03662 The following person(s) are doing busi- 2018-03755 File No. 201803651 2018-03761 Deputy Seal The following person(s) are doing busi- ness as DelValle Auto Wholesale, 603 The following person(s) are doing busi- The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing busi- Pub. October 26 & November 2, 9, & 16, ness as Naked Hound Designs, 6070 Old Clover Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Mailing ness as Sturdy Bilt Construction, 2155 as River Retro Vintage Guitars, 530 1st ness as 1) Body by Dale, 2) Soigneur 2018 Redwood Hwy., #16, Penngrove, CA Address: Same. Registered Owner(s) Felix Burbank Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Street, Petaluma, CA 94952, Sonoma Zanau, 5583 Occidental Rd., Santa Rosa, The Community Voice 94951. Mailing Address: Same. Regis- Geraldo Del Valle. This business is con- Mailing Address: Same. Registered County. Mailing address: Sonoma. CA 95401. Mailing Address: 125 South tered Owner(s) Deanna Mouille. This busi- ducted by An Individual. The registrant Owner(s) Charles H. Watson. This busi- Registered Owner(s): Randall Brady Orr, Main St., #154, Sebastopol, CA 95472. ness is conducted by An Individual. The commenced to transact business under ness is conducted by An Individual . The 530 1st Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. Registered Owner(s) Dale Andre Smith. Fictitious Business Statement registrant commenced to transact busi- the fictitious name or names n/a. Signa- registrant commenced to transact busi- This business is conducted by: An Individ- This business is conducted by An Individ- 2018-03785 ness under the fictitious name or names ture Felix Geraldo DelValle. This state- ness under the fictitious name or names ual. ual. The registrant commenced to trans- The following person(s) are doing busi- 8/15/2018. Signature Deanna Mouille, ment was filed on October 1, 2018. I 11/22/2013. Signature Charles H. Watson, The registrant commenced to transact busi- act business under the fictitious name or ness as 1) 25 days, 2) Briar Hill, 3) Shell & Owner. This statement was filed on Octo- hereby certify that this copy is a correct Owner. This statement was filed on No- ness under the fictitious name or names names 12/12/2018. Signature Nancy Shale, 4) Sonoma 980, 5) Sailor’s Supersti- ber 31, 2018. I hereby certify that this copy copy of the original statement on file in vember 7, 2018. I hereby certify that this above N/A. Econome, Owner. This statement was tion, 6) Ocean Song, 980 Airway Ct., Ste. is a correct copy of the original statement my office. copy is a correct copy of the original S/ Randall Brady Orr, Owner filed on November 7, 2018. I hereby certify A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Mailing Ad- on file in my office. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk statement on file in my office. This statement was filed with County Clerk that this copy is a correct copy of the orig- dress: Same. Registered Owner(s) Wine William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk By /s/ Julie Garfia William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk of Sonoma County on October 30, 2018. inal statement on file in my office. Hooligans, LLC. This business is con- By /s/ Carrie Anderson Pub. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2018 By /s/ M. Judith-Sevilla I hereby certify that this copy is a correct William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk ducted by A Limited Liability Company. Pub. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2018 The Community Voice Pub. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2018 copy of the original statement on file in my By /s/ Alma Roman The registrant commenced to transact The Community Voice The Community Voice office. Pub. November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, business under the fictitious name or William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk 2018 names n/a. Signature Dennis Carroll, Fictitious Business Statement By /s/ Darrell Light, Deputy Seal The Community Voice CEO. This statement was filed on Novem- Fictitious Business Statement 2018-03735 Fictitious Business Statement 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7/18 ber 8, 2018. I hereby certify that this copy 2018-03693 The following person(s) are doing busi- 2018-03762 CNS-3193411# is a correct copy of the original statement The following person(s) are doing busi- ness as Santa Rosa Dental Group, 2360 The following person(s) are doing busi- THE COMMUNITY VOICE Fictitious Business Statement on file in my office. ness as Lightwave Coffee and Kitchen, Mendocino Ave., Ste. A6, Santa Rosa, CA ness as Rogers Services, 273 Belgreen 2018-03705 William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk 9725 Main Street, Monte Rio, CA 95462. 95403. Mailing Address: Same. Regis- Pl., Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Mailing Ad- The following person(s) are doing busi- By /s/ Carrie Anderson Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1196 Occiden- tered Owner(s) Eugene G. Field, DDS. dress: Same. Registered Owner(s) Phyllis Fictitious Business Statement ness as Second Wind Boutique, 8567 Pub. November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, tal, CA 95465. Registered Owner(s) Ori This business is conducted by An Individ- C. Rogers. This business is conducted by File No. 201803774 Gravenstein Hwy., Cotati, CA 94931. Mail- 2018 Ginzburg. This business is conducted by ual. The registrant commenced to trans- An Individual. The registrant commenced The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- ing Address: Same. Registered Owner(s) The Community Voice An Individual. The registrant commenced act business under the fictitious name or to transact business under the fictitious ness as: Satellite Healthcare Windsor, 8911 Alice J. Bates. This business is conducted to transact business under the fictitious names 12/26/2013. Signature Eugene G. name or names 1/23/2014. Signature Phyl- Lakewood Drive Ste 16 , Windsor, CA 95492. by An Individual. The registrant com- name or names n/a. Signature Ori Field, DDS. This statement was filed on lis C. Rogers. This statement was filed on Mailing Address: 300 Santana Row Ste 300 menced to transact business under the Ginzburg. This statement was filed on No- November 6, 2018. I hereby certify that November 7, 2018. I hereby certify that , San Jose, CA 95128 - 2424 fictitious name or names August 1 2017. vember 2, 2018. I hereby certify that this this copy is a correct copy of the original this copy is a correct copy of the original Registered Owner(s): Satellite Healthcare Signature Alice J. Bates, Owner. This copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. statement on file in my office. Inc, 300 Santana Row Ste 300 , San Jose, statement was filed on November 5, 2018. statement on file in my office. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk CA 95128 - 2424 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk By /s/ Alma Roman By /s/ M. Judith-Sevilla This business is conducted by: a Corpora- copy of the original statement on file in Classified By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla Pub. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2018 Pub. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2018 tion my office. Pub. November 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2018 The Community Voice The Community Voice The registrant(s) commenced to transact William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk The Community Voice business under the fictitious business By /s/ Darrell Light name or names listed above on 01/17/2009. Pub. November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, Fictitious Business Statement 2018 Rates Satellite Healthcare Inc 2018-03567 S/ Susan Del Bene, Chief Financial Officer, The Community Voice The following person(s) are doing busi- This statement was filed with the County Help wanted ness as Shortbread Wine Co, 980 Airway Clerk of Sonoma County on 11/07/2018. $ (Up to 5 lines) Ct., Ste. A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Mailing I hereby certify that this copy is a correct 50 - 2 wks. $ Address: Same. Registered Owner(s) A W copy of the original statement on file in Direct, LLC. This business is conducted my office. by A Limited Liability Company. The reg- William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County General Classified istrant commenced to transact business Clerk “Live as if you $ FBN 40* under the fictitious name or names 5/2015. (Up to 4 lines) By /s/ [Deputy], Deputy Seal 30 - 2 wks. Signature Lawrence Dutra, Managing 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7/18 were to die $ Member. 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