June 2002 2002 • No

15th Anniversary Edition

AA READER’S READER’S MONTHLY MONTHLY Vol. XV • JUNE June 2002 2002 • No. 188

JUNE IS DAIRY MONTH! HERRERO

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BY Sonoma-Marin Fair

PAINTING June 19-23 • Petaluma Fairgrounds PAG E 2 • THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 15 Years and Still Counting As Anniversary Celebration Begins! BY DAVID BENNETT, EDITOR/PUBLISHER

INCE 1987, WE’VE ALWAYS Argus Courier will be celebrat- contributed to it in many ways. readers with light and bright Jim Becker offers pointers on KNOWN THAT WE WERE NEI- ing their 150th anniversary in a Longevity is the result informative topics. The Post at- saving for a college education. STHER THE ONLY NOR THE BEST few years which makes us feel of perseverance. Success is tempts to share information on Dining Detectives, Joe & Carol PUBLICATION in the Great North- like a new kid on the block. We achieved when others perceive interesting activities, businesses, Davis, review The Olema Inn ern California Newspaper Race. couldn’t ask for a better neigh- whatever you do is a benefit to people and attractions near and as one of their best epicur- Of all things said, we’ve been bor as people refer to the Argus all. Our mission has been to far. We try to engage you as an ean episodes. Bill Soberanes called a gem of a paper offer- as the weekly and The Post as make people feel good about audience on some perspective. remembers the days of Frank ing editorial for everyone that their monthly newspapers. where they live and the things Our agenda is to respon- Gilardi and there’s also a story leaves people smiling. It’s a It’s been a great adventure going on around them. The sibly select the rich variety with a twist about the new wonderful feeling knowing that observing this city’s transforma- Post is about the power of the of commentary you’ll enjoy. Sheraton Petaluma Hotel on the The Post has been accepted by tion from a farming community positive. We bring people and As part of the free press this Marina. our peers and that our readers to a rural suburb and now to places together. We’ve been would not be possible without There’s a book review of look forward to the next edition what’s been dubbed “urban introducing visitors to the area the sustaining loyalty of our Lee Torliatt’s Golden Memories simply because it makes them chic.” We’ve had to grow with with distribution throughout advertisers. of the Redwood Empire with feel good. these changes, to be flexible Southern Sonoma County and In this edition our roving historic photographs. Learn Sure, we’ve got something and to allow the city to guide Northern Marin. The conta- editors will entertain you. Skip about this year’s Sonoma-Marin to crow about on our 15th the paper. Having met so many gious result has brought busi- Sommer brings you back into Fair & Dairy Month too! Addi- Anniversary but before we fine people here over the years ness into Petaluma. the historic Victorian Age, Bar- tionally, there’s The Arts, Theater, toot our own horn we want to it can’t be denied that there is Since editors make choices bara Caswell spins a tale about Postdates, Music, Health and congratulate California’s old- a strong community spirit. We it’s been our hope that each is- jackrabbits, Jean Cooke opens Humor. est newspaper. The Petaluma hope The Petaluma Post has sue will surprise and delight our your eyes to Los Angeles and Enjoy! MIKE & HIS TEAM WELCOME YOU!80 East Washington St., Petaluma100% Unconditional 707- SAVE UP TO 40% at Gro- Money Back Guarantee 763-2700cery Outlet¹¹•ðwww.groceryoutlets.com Everyday! On Everything We Sell. ÁÒÒATM

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Victorian Desk. Note the Queen’s foot pillow. Inside the Victorian Reign

ICTORIA WAS A FLIPPANT knowing that to be an impos- herself upon his body and had YOUNG GIRL WHEN SHE sible situation, he encouraged to be carried away. She cried for VBECAME QUEEN OF THE her to seek royal suitors. months on end and the whole of BRITISH EMPIRE IN 1837. She was In 1839, Queen “Vicky” England felt her grief. A life of 18 years old, self-obsessed and received her cousin, Prince Al- precious love and wedded glory arrogant. She was also a vigor- bert of Germany. Albert was a had ended for her, but her future ous patriot of the realm. tall blond handsome blue-eyed would open incredible doors for Queen Victoria at the age of 20. Early on, Victoria was tutored 19-year-old. Victoria made her Victoria and Albert were in the “ways of the crown” by her decision in 3 days. The 19-year- inseparable. Lovers, first Prime Minister, Lord Mel- old Queen proposed to Albert, best friends, parents bourne. Melbourne was a strong, he happily accepted and they and guardians of the patient and intelligent man who were married in 1840. “crown. They were more practically moved into Windsor Albert had no money when Castle to help the Queen. he married Victoria. He was partners than Queen bright, but not well educated in and consort. Albert was Early on, Victoria was the “Royal ways.” Victoria pres- everything, tutored in the “ways of sured Lord Melbourne to tutor in every way, to Victo- the crown” by her first him as well. Within 3 months of ria. Prime Minister, Lord marriage, Victoria was pregnant. “Melbourne. As the pregnancy progressed, Albert became more and more decades to come. involved with affairs of state. ” It took the strong presence Within 2 years of their mar- of a man named John Brown to ” riage, leadership of the empire finally draw the Queen out of her That was a very unusual had become a team effort. In misery. Brown was a 35 year old relationship and Parliament 1841, when Melbourne was “outdoor servant” from the High- and the English public were voted out, Prince Albert (still lands. He was tall, handsome puzzled. Eyebrows were raised officially “The Consort”) took and wore a kilt. He had been and hints of scandal surfaced as more control. He was 20 years hired by Prince Albert several Melbourne was the only male old and the children were arriv- years earlier. Brown was irrever- allowed to enter the Queens ing at the rate of one a year— ent and yet, possessed a sense of private and locked sitting room. until there were nine! humor. Melbourne was 58 at the time Victoria and Albert were in- The Queen referred to him and a widower. He looked a lot separable. Lovers, best friends, as “Mr. Brown” and he quickly younger and he was charming. parents and guardians of the became her close confidant. As Victoria had, apparently, made crown. They were more partners the years passed, the Queen be- her first choice in her selec- than Queen and consort. Albert came more imperious, demand- tions of strong, powerful male was everything, in every way, to ing and somewhat of a tyrant. friends. Victoria. Yet, in 1865, she promoted “Mr. Unfortunately, Melbourne When Albert died suddenly, Brown,” who was not afraid of The 19-year-old Queen proposed to Prince Albert of Germany, fell in love with Victoria and at age 42 in 1861, Victoria flung her at all, to be her “indoor ser- he happily accepted and they were married in 1840. PAG E 4 • THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 Remembering the OLD PETALUMA Hist or y & St o- r ies

Queen Victoria in 1900.

Brown was a 35 year old “outdoor servant” from the Highlands. He was tall, handsome and wore a kilt. Queen Victorian above (on the horse) attended by John Brown in 1874. vant at all times.” The Queen was dissuaded Queen was slowly losing her Napoleon’s and the Kaiser. She (continued on page 4) of this effort after months of eyesight and her ability to get had traveled the world more (continued from page 3) arguments with Prime Minister around alone. She believed the then any other monarch. She It was during the 1860’s Gladstone and the Arch Bishop Prime Minister Gladstone had had birthed nine children, held that the Queen started collect- of Canterbury, who felt that such become her archenemy and her the loyalty and love of 4 power- ing eclectically from around a personal glimpse into the royal servants were terrified of her. ful men, led her nation thru wars the world and the “Victorian life was “unsuitable.” Queen She was very tyrannical. and famine and survived several style” had begun: padded Victoria was never to forgive But the Victorian style of assassination attempts. She was plush couches, ornate carved Gladstone for this. brica brac elegance in decorat- Queen Victoria. That says it all. furniture, crimson wallpaper The Queen was, by now, ing had caught on worldwide. with floral paints, an immense very much used to getting her You can see it in most of the amount of paintings, busts, way with everything. She was Victorian homes in Petaluma. statuary, rings and brica brac the monarch and she used the She had started the trend. (including architectural trim) power. In 1887, she decided to The Boer War became quite started filling her dwellings. establish a personal staff of East a strain on the aged Queen As the years passed, the Indian Khirmutgar guards, who but she insisted upon being Queen became more and more would attend her at all times. involved in all major decisions. imperious and Mr. Brown more They were tall bearded men in On January 16, 1901, she be- and more influential. It was a turbans and sashes. came seriously ill. By January The Queen’s favorite of the East Indian Khirmutgar guards, Abdul whispered scandal of the first It wasn’t long before Victo- 18th, the entire family started Karim. order and soon the press got ria had established her favorite. arriving at the palace and, into it, referring to the Queen as His name was Abdul Karim and even though the Boer War had Mrs. Brown. (I can only imagine he was a Moslem. The Queen embittered England against the the grin this put on Mr. Brown’s actually started inviting him to Germans, the Queen’s favorite face.) dine with the household when- grandson, Kaiser William was In March of 1883, John ever he wished. The relationship the one holding her in his arms Brown died suddenly. He was developed quickly into a firm when she died. only 56. For four days, the bond. Rumors of Abdul leaking It was January 21, 1901. Queen would see no one in her official secrets out of the palace Queen Victoria had ruled for suite. A year later, she actually were rampant, but by 1898, he 64 years. She had been an attempted to publish a biog- was still in place and becoming incredible force who pushed raphy of Brown, which was to an irritant in his own right. England into the forefront of the include his personal diary! In the late 1890’s, the world. She had been a friend of THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 • PAGE 5 Business Profile PHOTOGRAPHY

HESS

Francis Lok (matriarch), Kirk Lok, Cindy Lok, (Kirk’s wife

and partner) Alec Lok, and Don Black (partner). SCOTT

ness here. To that end he and a venue for VIP functions need- his partners built the Sheraton ing higher perceived values and with 183 guestrooms offering an options. DYER elegant feeling with a welcom- Credit is given to architects BOB

ing ambiance in a nature lovers’ and Petaluma residents, Rick BY environment. Featuring unbeliev- Brerton and Chuck Hildreth from able amenities, it’s a 33 million ADR (Architectural Design &

PHOTO A view of the Sheraton Petaluma Hotel from the wetlands. It is a pioneer “Techno-Hotel” in the global dollar treasure that is destined Restoration) for the design. Of © hospitality industry. Cisco fully wired multipurpose Internet based telephones with small monitors in to change Petaluma’s economic particular interest is The Great every room. outlook. Blue Heron Room with almost The LOK Group, consisting 4,000 sq. feet to accommodate of 8 partners including Kirk, Alec up to 650 people. It can be parti- Lok and partner Walter Kehr of tioned for multiple purposes such K & L Construction, broke ground as weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, World Class Sheraton in August, 2000. As they rolled seminars, conferences or galas. up their sleeves they envisioned Alec Lok and Walter Kehr a place to entertain important brought together local artisans Petaluma Hotel On The Marina guests, a location where busi- and tradesmen to complete the nesses would feel comfortable finished work. The lobby has to bring international clients and faux columns painted by Chris Opens Architectural rendering of the new Sheraton Petaluma Hotel on the Petaluma Marina.

Birdwatch- left their habitat. They appear to be welcoming visitors coming to ers Migrate love and observe them. Looking east from the hotel’s To Petaluma fourth story the wetlands sway in the breeze like ocean waves. Multitudes of beautiful birds Paradise are seen singing and soaring BY DAVID BENNETT in the wind. It is a memorable BIRD WATCHERS (AVIUS impression that awaits visitors to OBSERVOUS) LIFE’S PASSION Petaluma from around the world. A IS TO ENJOY THE FRESH Hotelier Kirk Lok, a local en- AIR AND SEE BIRDS IN THEIR SUR- trepreneur who owns Petaluma’s ROUNDING WILDLIFE. The music While observing the of birds in Petaluma has made construction of the Sher- birdwatching a favorite pastime. aton, none of the birds Now “birders” have the conve- left their habitat. They nience of staying at the Sheraton “appear to Petaluma where all types of birds are in abundance. be welcoming visitors Located on The Marina, coming to love and the Sheraton Petaluma Hotel observe them. borders 300 lush acres of un- touched wetlands including 80 acre Shollenberger Park known Quality Inn and Holiday Inn LOK Group partners and investors at the September 12, 2000 groundbreaking ceremonies. for its 115 species of birds, a ” Express in Sebastopol, had a central pond, marshes and 25 vision over ten years ago to build kinds of wild flowers. Trails tra- a community hotel and highly verse 2.4 miles of scenery with visible resource to be a destina- one connecting the Park and ho- tion for international travelers. tel offering views of the river. The dream became reality in An ancient Pacific Rim working with parent company proverb says: “Love is like a bird. Starwood which owns Sheraton, PHOTOGRAPHY There is no branch that it does St. Regis, Sheraton Four Points, not perch upon.” Birds have two and Westin hotels. HESS

perspectives; one is from the Mr. Lok desired his clientele ground, the other from the air. to be Petaluma residents, their SCOTT

While observing the construction visiting friends and families as © of the Sheraton, none of the birds well as professionals doing busi- PAG E 6 • THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 Henry and honed black granite (continued from page 5) the same species growing in the What one gives is and enjoy spending money. flooring from China laid by North The wood capping for the International Terminal at SFO equally important to Birds seem to have a calming Coast Tile. Les Humphrey did stair railing was built by Roh- called Phyllostachys vivax. what one takes. Extend effect like meditation. They help the interior painting and Troy nert Park’s Bertram-Blondina. The bamboo is integral to the your values into the stressed people learn to “get Maher hung the wallpaper, both Just Floor Covering laid all the Asian-influenced interior com- “community and nature over it.” Watching them is prob- of Santa Rosa. carpet, fitted the plimenting the coalinga walls ably good for your health. Mike Tomasek Marble World alike. of Penngrove forged the steel granite counters and Custom and 40 by 10 foot shoji panel in When visiting, dining or curved handrail on the grand Designs fitted the corian, all the lobby. Hanging maple grids staying at the Sheraton Petaluma, staircase. from Santa Rosa. Paul Barber imported from France match the take time to have an avialogical theater surround sound system. (continued on page 6) of Petaluma created the exterior polished maple wall panels with ” encounter. Here you can experi- Overlooking the Marina there is

PHOTOGRAPHY signs and of Se- black reveal in the entry. ence an adult friendly environ- Rhyne Design a spiral staircase, two baths, full Francis Lok, Kirk Lok, Cindybastopol Lok, and did David the custom Chung cabine- Barbara Hom is the Execu- ment and feel good about your- HESS try. The shoji & wall panels were tive Chef and Food & Beverage kitchen and it sleeps 8 people. self and others. It’s a reflection (Director of Purchasing, LOK Group.) Kirk Lok’s vision has been installed by WNT of Cotati. The Director of LOK Group Compa- of the Lok family philosophy: SCOTT general contractor was nies. She designed the million fulfilled beyond his expectations “What one gives is equally im- © Midstate and imagination. It wasn’t done Construction of Petaluma. dollar state of the art kitchen portant to what one takes. Extend From the entrance and and is in charge of the world- only for birdwatchers although your values into the community lobby one looks at and through class banquet service. The they’re increasing in numbers the grand staircase made of solid kitchen will be preparing the bent steel with 1.5” tempered freshest food possible and the glass stairs and risers. Beyond menu promises to be unforget- Advertise in the it is the restaurant centerpiece table with a Global wine list. called Jellyfish with views of the Each floor of the Sheraton is river. It offers split level dining unique. The guest room decor is Petaluma Post areas and outdoor patio dining a palette of earth tones carried by the pool and spa on the river. throughout from wallpaper to Call Today: 707-762-3260 black granite counters adorn the plush upholstery to bedding front desk, the bar, espresso bar with espresso finish on the and raw bar. casegoods. Featured are built-in refrigerators, full sized working One floor offers a desks and motion sensor air- Community Market Café soundproofed exer- conditioning in all rooms. Each cise room. Another has a view of either the river, and Natural Food Store has an outdoor private the wetlands, the Marina or the “patio and Japanese gar- Sonoma Mountains. One floor offers a sound- den... proofed exercise room. Another has an outdoor private patio and CAFÉ HOURS: Japanese garden designed by Mon-Sat 7a.m.-9p.m. The interior” is described local Ken Ishizu open to only 7 as modern eclectic with Asian suites. The fourth floor is known Sunday 8a.m.-3p.m. touches utilizing a Pacific Rim as The Club Floor with a private focus. From the base of the grand lounge. A two story suite is the staircase growing upward to the showcase called The American STORE HOURS: 20 foot ceiling atrium are large Bittern Room ideally used as Mon-Sat 9a.m.-9p.m. bamboo plants from Bamboo a hospitality suite. It has a 60” Sorcery in Sebastopol. They are television and $30,000 home Sunday 10a.m.-8p.m. Magnolia Studio BOOK CONSTRUCTION 1899 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa A READER’S MONTHLY Design, Production & Project Coordination Editor & Publisher David Bennett 707-546-1806 Research Editor Norman Spaulding 1810 Darby Road Advertising Bob Colliss Rebecca Miller Sebastopol, CA 95472 Advertising Design Phyllis J. Beaty voice: 707-824-9662 Editorial Production fax: 707-824-9662 Phyllis J. Beaty Composition Magnolia Studio email: [email protected] Get an Attitude—Visit Photography Scott Hess www.magnoliastudio.com Illustrator Ross Parkerson Printing Sonoma Valley Publishing ROVING EDITORS: ANGELO’S MEATS Backyard & Beyond Todd McLeish • Famous Beef Jerky Best of Bill Bill Soberanes Is your child struggling The Devil’s Advocate Joe Tinney • Full Service Smokehouse Fine Dining Detectives Carol Davis • Homemade Sausage and Bacon Joe Davis with reading? We can help! Leisure Jessica Grace • Gold Medal BBQ Spiced Tri-tips Nature Barbara Caswell • Smoked Salmon Norris (Bob) Dyer Clinically proven reading programs for learning Old Petaluma Skip Sommer • New York Steaks Petaluma Pete Richurd C. Somers disabilities and auditory processing problems, ages 6-18. Petaluma Poet Joe Kohn • Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing • Seeing Stars Angelo’s Italian Taste Q&A About Your Money 32 YEARS IN BUSINESS Jim Becker Travel Jean A. Cooke • Visualizing/Verbalizing • Earobics Italian Garlic Salsa • Samonas Listening Therapy • Phono-Graphics The Petaluma Post is not responsible for the Italian Garlic Mustard images and statements of any advertiser or Absolutely Delicioso author. Community information must be Italian BBQ Sauce submitted by the 15th of the month. Ad- FREE initial phone consultation Garlic Marinara vertising deadline is the 1st of the month. BBQ CATERING For Subscriptions Mail $20.00 to: Garlic Stuffed Olives THE PETALUMA POST Speech, Language, & Learning Pathways ROASTED PIGS Pickled Garlic P.O. Box 493, Petaluma, CA 94953 PHONE: 707-762-3260 707-781-7424 Petaluma 2700 Adobe Rd., Petaluma, CA • 707-763-9586 FAX: 707-762-0203 THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 • PAGE 7 Booknotes

The Petaluma River was considered a placid, pleasant place where two young beauties could take Denman McNear, scion of a wealthy Sonoma County family, sur- out their boat, get some sun, and wave at friends. The “Melson, Ott, Camm Folly” briefly turned the vived to tell the dramatic story of the sinking of the troopship Tus- river into a raging torrent. The young ladies enjoying the cruise are Elizabeth Frey at the helm and cania in February 1918. More than 300 men lost their lives when Topsy Hunt waving. (Petaluma Museum.) a German submarine sank the ship. McNear returned to Sonoma County to take an executive position with the G.P. McNear Feed Co. Photo in 1936 shows, front row, from left: George P. McNear, Golden Memories of the Red- Denman McNear, and L.V. Korbel; (second row), Thomas Bryan, A.E. Campigli, and C.M. Harms; (top row) John Gonsalves, Egidio wood Empire by Lee Torliatt Martini, Alberto Bottini, and Joe Nunes. (Petaluma Museum.) ol den Memor ies of book depicts the area’s residents Egg Basket. Through the great of Sonoma County (with the Golden Memories of the Red- t he Redwood Empir e and their 100 years of history, Santa Rosa earthquake of 1906, SCHS) and the upcoming book wood Empire is available or GWAS PUBLISHED IN 2001 from the lost glitter of the Gold to the devastating flu epidemic Sports Memories of Sonoma can be ordered at local book- BY ARCADIA PUBLISHING. This book Rush to the end of World War II. of World War I, to the Santa County, both from Arcadia. stores and retail outlets. It can is part of Arcadia’s “Voices of The stories recalled here Rosa-Petaluma “Big Game” riot Arcadia is the country’s lead- also be purchased online at: America” series and presents the come from the reflections of of 1943, these diary, interview, ing publisher of local/regional www.barnesandnoble.com stories of the everyday people the people who kept their towns and newspaper accounts cover history, with books on towns or www. who ran this area of California. and farms running on a daily a century of rich history in the and cities across the United amazon.com, or directly from The high-tech paradise basis. Among the voices heard Redwood Empire. States. In 2000, Publisher’s the publisher at: www.arcadia just north of San Francisco, in these pages are Healdsburg’s Lee Torliatt is a fifth genera- Weekly named Arcadia one of publishing.com or phone: 888- known as the Redwood Empire, Ferguson family, pioneer survi- tion native of Sonoma County. the top ten fastest-growing small 313-2665. was once a land of vineyards, vors of the westward trail, and He is currently the vice presi- publishers in the country, and in (All photos from Golden chicken ranches, orchards, and David Wharff, who brought the dent of the Sonoma County October of 2001 the company Memories of the Redwood dairies. Using their own words first chickens to Sonoma Co., Historical Society, and is also published its 1700th book. Empire by Lee Torliatt, copy- and vintage photographs, this helping to create the World’s the author of Golden Memories right 2001 Arcadia Publishing.)

Father Kiely, born in Ireland, was the longtime pastor of St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Petaluma. Praised for the ability to raise funds for his parish, he raised the ire of young Verne Banker and historian Ed Fratini Moller the day he took home lived through the flu epidemic two buckets of freshly scrubbed but his father-in-law was one of eggs from the Hickey ranch. the fatalities. (Petaluma Library Wife Leona, daughter Herleon, and Bert Kerrigan (the three center figures) join other Petalumans to (Petaluma Library History History Room.) serve ‘em sunny-side-up, all in the name of promoting the sale of chickens and eggs. Room.) PAG E 8 • THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 Booknotes

Pin-up Betty Grable inspired young women to show off their legs, but the ladies faced a dilemma Long abandoned, the Continental Hotel was totally destroyed because of the shortage of nylons during World War II. An innovative group of patriotic women used when it caught fire on a Sunday morning in 1968. Photographer pens to draw a line down the back of their legs, simulating nylon stocking seams. Gathered in front of Chris Mannion caught the scene as the wall of the hotel buck- Santa Rosa High School were, from left: Peggy King Leiser, June Maher Smith, unknown, Joyce Van led and sent firefighters fleeing from the debris. (Chris Mannion Houte, unknown, Bonnie Harbold, unknown, Evelyn Baker Townsend, June Hillard, Billie Newman Photo.) Keegan, and several more unidentified women. (Santa Rosa Museum.)

When local servicemen returned from World War II, they decided to stay active by playing semi-pro Leghorn running back Bob Acorne and Coach Gene Benedetti football. The Petaluma Leghorns turned into a powerhouse during the late ‘40s and early ‘50s. Work- remained active inthe community, selling tickets for charity events. ing on basics at a night practice were Don Head, Al Pisenti, Lee Vyenielo, and Bud Chadwick across (Petaluma Library History Room.) the line and Fred (The Fox) Klemenok, Stan Mohar, and George Legorio in the backfield. (Petaluma Museum.) CELEBRATE GRADUATION! Let that special Graduate know just how proud you are with a card and gift from PAPYRUS.

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36 Petaluma Blvd. North Petaluma, CA 707-765-2514 THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 • PAGE 9 Sonoma-Marin Fair Sonoma-Marin Fair “One- Price” Plan a Big Bargain HE 63RD YEAR OF PETALUMA’S wanting to attend both the Fair we are going to hold an advance SONOMA-MARIN FAIR HAS A and the Carnival rides paid for an sale of combination Fair/Derby TNEW “ONE PRICE” PLAN that entry ticket and a separate Carni- tickets at $15 for adults, and offers individuals and families val wristband or individual ride $11 for juniors and seniors. That one of the biggest entertainment tickets. Depending on the Car- price includes Fair admission, Can Nana Morones Three- bargains around. nival ticket option selected, that free concert and Carnival access “As in years past, your Fair could add up to between $19 and the Derby itself. Advance Peat as The Sonoma-Marin entry fee includes admission to and $22 per adult—even more combo ticket sales are now on the Fair with all of its exhibits, if they bought individual ride sale through the Fair offices at Fair’s World’s Ugliest Dog contests and demonstrations, As in years past, your Fair entry fee includes admission to the OW IN ITS 14TH YEAR, THE weight and tips the scales now Wor l dÕs Ugl iestChamp? Dog and admission to all concert Fair with all of its exhibits, unlimited rides on the Carnival at about 4.5 pounds.” Cont est HAS BECOME Morones describes Nana’s performances on our main and Midway, contests and demonstrations, and admission to all N ONE OF THE SONOMA-MARIN FAIR’S breed as a “canardly” because community stages,” explains Fair concert performances. General Manager Tawny Tesconi. “ MOST POPULAR EVENTS, drawing “you can hardly tell her pedi- “With ‘One Price’, the admis- big crowds to look at some truly gree” although there are obvi- sion now includes unlimited ugly canines, all competing for ous strains of Chihuahua in the rides on the Carnival Midway as ” a top prize of $500 and national mix. Morones adopted Nana well—one price for admission, tickets. Now the cost for the Fair, 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma celebrity. This year will be an from an animal shelter in 1994 all concert performances AND concert events AND Carnival is 707-283-FAIR (3247). If there especially exciting contest ac- and six years later, saw her win unlimited Carnival rides.” just $12 per adult…a minimum are combo tickets remaining cording to organizers, because her first “World’s Ugliest Dog” Under the “One Price” savings of nearly 50%.” after the pre-sale, they can the reigning champion, Nana, title. Nana made it two in a row plan, adult fair goers pay $12 per Tesconi said the always pop- be purchased at the Fair Gate will be trying to win a magic last year and Morones says she person. Juniors (age 4 through ular Destruction Derby will take on Sunday, June 23rd for $16 “Three-Peat.” will definitely be back on Friday, 12) and seniors (65 and over) place Sunday, June 23rd at the (adults) and $12 juniors and Those who saw Nana clinch June 21st to make a run for three pay $8 apiece and infants, ages Petaluma Speedway adjacent to seniors.” a second straight title last year straight crowns. 1 through 3, are admitted free. the Fair. “Seating at the Speed- on the Kiwanis Park Stage were Morones and Nana have ap- “Last year,” Tesconi noted, adults way is limited to about 2,500, so certain that it would be her last, peared on “The Tonight Show” given her advancing age, but with Jay Leno and on San Fran- owner Yvonne Morones of Santa cisco Channel 5 Television’s Meet Our Advertisers And Say You Saw Rosa said Nana is still going “Evening Magazine,” in an epi- strong at an estimated age 17 sode which was recently nomi- Their Ad In THE PETALUMA POST and has actually “put on a little nated for an Emmy.

SONOMA COUNTY FARM BUREAU... SIDEWALK SALE Friday, Saturday, Sunday  Encourages policies that support sustainable agriculture and promotes local farm products. June 28th, 29th & 30th  Promotes environmental protection, land 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. stewardship and conservation.  Works hard to protect agriculture and the “right to farm ordinance.” SALUTE TO AMERICA  Teaches children about the origin of our food Outdoor Concert and Family Fun Fair and fiber. Thursday, July 4th  Educates the public on the importance of agriculture to the local economy and our 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. quality of life. S PONSORED BY A C OALITION OF PETALUMA A REA C HURCHES

SONOMA COUNTY FARM BUREAU 970 Piner Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 PHONE: 707-544-5575 • FAX: 707-544-7452 www.sonomacountyfarmbureau.com PAG E 1 0 • THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 “All Right.” Sonoma-Marin Fair Entertainment Lineup for 40 years ago, is still going strong today: sales of over 100 million 2002 records worldwide; 32 gold and platinum awards; membership in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; more concert performances than any major rock band in history. The eight-member band, with Mike Love on lead vocals and Bruce Johnston on keyboards and vocals, will

parade of straight up rock and roll to Petaluma—hits like “Two Tickets To Paradise,” “Baby Hold On,” “Walk On Water,” “Think I’m In Love” and “Shakin.” he Sonoma-Marin Fair lineup of headline enter- SATURDAY, JUNE 22ND Ttainment scheduled to take DIAMOND RIO the BUDWEISER STAGE. Country music “Vocal Group of the Year” for six of the past ten WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19TH years, their bluegrass harmonies, AARON TIPPIN Tippin, a country music headliner perform hits like “Surfin’ USA,” driving beat and outstanding for the past decade, has sold over “Surfer Girl,” “Fun Fun Fun,” “I solo instrumentals draw big 5 million records and his latest, Get Around,” “California Girls,” audiences. Their latest release, People Like Us, (Lyric Street) went “Good Vibrations,” Kokomo,” One More Day, continues their gold in just eight weeks. and “Help Me Rhonda.” winning record with six weeks THURSDAY, JUNE 20TH FRIDAY, JUNE 21ST THE BEACH BOYS EDDIE MONEY The group that captured the Money and his powerhouse spirit of the California lifestyle five-piece band bring his hit

KIWANIS COMMUNITY DAY—SINGER LADEANA STAGE ACTS FRIDAY, JUNE 21ST—THE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19TH— SMOKIN’ ARMADILLOS JOHNNY B B AND & THE Country-flavored toe-tapping in the top 10 country charts. STINGERS good times music. Both album and song won 2001 Vintage Rock and Roll. SATURDAY, JUNE 22ND— Grammy & 2002 Country Music WEDNESDAY & THURS- THE FABULOUS DRIFTERS Association Award nominations. Classic rhythm and blues artists —”There Goes my Baby,” “Under SUNDAY, JUNE 23RD the Boardwalk,” “On Broadway,” CHRISTOPHER CROSS “Up on the Roof,” “This Magic Christopher Cross never went Moment.” away. After a meteoric career start—over a four-year period SATURDAY, JUNE 22ND— JOHNNY BARRON he had two albums, eight hit & THE BEL AIRES singles, several world tours, five Johnny Barron’s Rock and Roll Grammy’s, and an Oscar—he’s Revue is a trip down memory continued to delight fans world- lane with hits from Roy Orbison, Ricky Nelson, the Everly Brothers, wide. Today he has eight albums Buddy Holly, Dion and Elvis. of intelligent melodic pop to his SUNDAY, JUNE 23RD— credit including hits like “Sail- HISPANIC SONGSTRESS ing”, the theme from Arthur, JULIA & MARIACHI JALISCO “Ride Like the Wind,” “Never Be California-born Julia spent several years touring Mexico with a musical rodeo and today charges Anglo and Latino audiences with her the Same,” “Think of Laura,” and THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 • PAGE 1 1 Sonoma-Marin Fair Technology Pavilion Has Tech Seminars for Ag Com- day, technology is helping them This workshop is co-sponsored munity make smarter decisions.” Larson by the North Coast Grape HIS YEAR’S SONOMA-MARIN will discuss marketing options Growers Association. To register Fair Expands North of the FAIR INCLUDES AN EXCITING for producers using both tradi- for this workshop call the Grape TNEW “TECHNOLOGY PAVIL- tional markets and new devel- Growers at 707-578-8331. Gate Wine Competition ION” giving Fair goers a look at opments in web technology. She Brief but detailed Tech AST YEAR, THE FAIR LAUNCHED obtained by calling the Sonoma- the latest computers and tech- will address direct marketing Talks throughout the Fair will ITS FIRST EVER AREA WINE COM- Marin Fair offices at nology. methods for livestock including give Technology Pavilion visitors 707-283- PETITION, inviting Sonoma or visiting the As part of the program, Fair regulations and Internet tech- advice on how to do everything L FAIR (3247) and Marin County producers of Fair web site ( organizers have arranged two nology. She will also review the from search the Internet to re- www.sonoma- Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to ) and clicking on 8:30 a.m. seminars just for the marinfair.org When markets are tight, having the right answers is even submit their best products for a Competitions. All wines en- region’s farm community. “Mar- more critical. Today, technology is helping them make blind-taste judging by indepen- tered must be delivered to the keting Strategies for Livestock smarter decisions. dent wine experts. Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds be- Producers” (Thursday, June 20th) A Chardonnay from Rodney tween May 28th and May 31st. and “Using Geographic Infor- “ Strong Vineyards and a Pinot Judges from the wine in- mation Systems (GIS) For Bet- Noir from Gary Farrell Wines dustry, retail wine stores, fine ter Land Management,” (Friday, ” were selected as the winners. restaurants, and the media will June 21st) both at the Pavilion development of web addresses. search family genealogies. With that initial success, Tent inside the main gate. Both Judges from the wine industry, To register for this workshop There will also be demon- the “North of the Gate presentations will take advantage please call UC Cooperative strations of computer robots Wine Competition” has retail wine stores, fine restau- of the Internet connections in the Extension at 707-565-2621. and hands on opportunities for now become an annual rants, and media will rate the Pavilion. Registration fee for each Walter Moody, GIS Manager visitors to try the latest computer event, sponsored by The entries in a professional blind workshop is $15 and includes for Ray Carlson & Associates, models from Gateway and Ap- “judging environment. Press Democrat. In addi- admission to the Fair. Inc. of Santa Rosa, will cover the ple. Information about Internet tion, competition is now The Marketing Seminar basics of GIS and its benefits for access options from standard open to all commercial will be presented by Stepha- agriculture, especially vineyards phone to DSL, cable and high wines, available to the gen- nie Larson of the University of and dairy land. He will review capacity T-1 lines will also be eral public, and made with ” California’s Cooperative Exten- rate the entries in a professional remote sensing methods, how available from Sonic.net. Sonoma and/or Marin county sion Service Office for Sonoma blind judging environment. GIS technology can be applied grapes. and Marin Counties. “Marketing Volunteers, many of them with to current farming practices and For detailed information about Ralph Swagler, Wine Com- livestock at the right time for the years of competition experi- regulatory compliance issues. the Fair, visit their website at petition coordinator ( right price represents a constant 707-664- ence, will handle the judging Audience members are encour- www.sonoma-marinfair.org, or or ) challenge for area farmers,” Lar- 0510 [email protected] logistics. Sample tastings of the aged to bring questions about call 707-283-FAIR (3247). said applications are being son explains. “When markets winning 2002 entries will be their own operations to assure mailed to wineries in both coun- are tight, having the right an- available the Fairgrounds Wine discussion of real-life scenarios. ties. Entry forms may also be swers is even more critical. To- Garden during the Fair itself.

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The Ultimate in Transportation Services CALL NOW To Reserve: 1-800-ITS-LIMO (487-5466) • www.snclimos.com PAG E 1 2 • THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 Sonoma-Marin Fair 63rd Annual Fair Presents “FAMILY FARMS” Theme HIS YEAR, THE FAIR’S THEME IS beauty of the truly ugly pooch— main stage. Auto fans enjoy dirt ÒFamil y Far msÓ and is a has been publicized worldwide track races in a variety of classes Tcelebration of the strong and past winners have been from Midget to Modified, a presence of family farming in the featured several times on major Monster Truck Show and the North Bay featuring five days of late night television shows, such always-popular Demolition fun and headline entertainment. as “The Tonight Show.” Derby (separate admission). The Fair takes place at the The Fair always features To reach the Fairgrounds take Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds of- lots of food and offers big-name Hwy. 101, Washington Street fering lots of continuous family headliner entertainment on the exit in Petaluma. Stop in at the entertainment including a car- Petaluma Visitors Center, 800 Bay- nival, livestock show, flower and wood Drive, Suite A, Petaluma or garden shows, arts and crafts call 877-2 PETALUMA (877- and auto racing. 273-8258), for a free Official A One-Price Fair Admis- Petaluma Visitors Guide with in- sion offers access to the big formation on attractions, lodging, Carnival Midway with unlimited restaurants and shopping. rides, all main and community For the latest up-to-the-min- stage entertainment, exhibits, cooking demonstrations, crafts, ute information on this year’s activities especially for chil- Sonoma-Marin Fair including dren, a petting zoo, agricultural dates, times, events, and entry exhibits and competitions and fees, check the Fair web site the ever-popular “World’s Ugli- at www.sonoma-marinfair.org est Dog Contest” and “Baby or call the Fair Hotline at Derby” contests. 707-283-FAIR (707-283-3247). The “World’s Ugliest Dog” Contest—recognizing the THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 • PAGE 1 3 Dairy Month JENNA DIBBLE Crowned District 3 Dairy Princess 2002

T PROVED TO BE “ONE ENCHANT- ris, Mike Mello, Ray Sagaria, Industry Association Historian; ING EVENING” FOR JENNA DIBBLE Mark Sanchietti and Howard Sarah Mora, Former District ION APRIL 13TH as she was Wilson. Ralph Sartori, from 1 Dairy Princess and Program crowned California District 3 Dairy Farmers of America, was Director for the Young Farm- Dairy Princess at the Petaluma Veterans Building. 18 year old Lauren King was crowned First Alternate and will accom- Jenna is the daughter of Jim and pany Jenna to a week training in Modesto this summer Nancy Dibble of Petaluma. She sponsored by the California Milk Advisory Board. is currently attending Santa Rosa Junior College and plans to trans- “ fer to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to major in agricultural science. ” the MC for the event. ers and Ranchers, CFBF; and Jenna impressed the judges with The evening represented Dr. Marit Arana, Area Dairy her knowledge and experience the 45th annual contest and Advisory, UCCE, San Joaquin of the dairy industry even though was chaired by of County. Judy Buttke Jenna Dibble was delighted to be crowned the she has never lived on a dairy. Buttke Dairy, The judges were California District 3 Dairy Princess 2002 on April 13th. She has been showing dairy ani- Phil Felix, California Dairy mals since she was 9 years old and has been very involved in the Future Farmers of America. Petaluma High Senior, RANCHO VEAL CORP Lauren King was crowned First Alternate and will accompany Jenna to a week training in Modesto this summer sponsored by the California Milk Advisory Purveyors of Quality Veal Board. Second Alternate was Katie Gilardi from Point Reyes Station. The contestants voted Jackie Cabral of Penngrove the winner of the Isolena Maestretti “Miss Vitality” award. The Flor- ence Gilardoni scholarship was awarded to Jenny Zimmerman by the North Bay Dairy Women, co-sponsor of the evening. Other contestants where Monica Amaral of Petaluma and Jessica Wuoltee of Fort Bragg. The outgoing princess, Rebecca Chapman, gave a moving speech thanking all the people who have made up the pieces that are the puzzle of her life. The Dairy Industry was very lucky to have Rebecca representing them this past year! Santa Rosa Junior College student Eddie Deniz was the recipient of the Bernice Hader- mann Memorial Scholarship, also presented by the North Bay Dairy Women. Attention Dairymen & Beef Ranchers. Milkmaids for the evening included Jessica Botelho, Nina We purchase all types of calves and Dolcini, Giovanna Simondi, Rebecca Spaletta and Kelly Stenberg. These young ladies cull cows daily, Monday through Friday. helped out throughout the day and evening and hopefully will be back onstage next year as contestants. 1522 Petaluma Blvd. No., Petaluma, CA Escorting the girls were, Joe Adiego, Travis Bertolini, Justin 707-762-6651 • 707-795-3649 Fox, Colin Turek, Kyle Har- PAG E 1 4 • THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 Nature Make Habitat a Habit BY BARBARA CASWELL

need to eat in order to live them- thought to night visitors. selves. Hares reproduce in all Wild hares don’t survive seasons, but in the spring, you are things like trapping, or trips most likely to see the offspring of to animal shelters. Excluding the year’s lucky survivors. lagomorphs from your garden is Physically, a jackrabbit has the only humane solution, and some fascinating features. Those it’s kindest to leave some other jackass ears (where these hares space open for wild animals, got their name) not only catch if possible. Unless you have a every tiny rustling sound, but commercial operation, it’s un- can dissipate heat through their likely that you really need to blood vessels, perfect for this cultivate an entire field. desert dweller, as well as gath- Rabbits might require deeper ering heat in the winter. There’s barriers, but the non-burrowing a common misperception that hare is usually discouraged by hares live in burrows, but that is solid-looking fencing only about only true for rabbits. Jackrabbits three feet high and buried less are crepuscular, meaning that than a foot, as hares hesitate to they are most active and feeding jump into the unknown. See- at dawn and dusk. They enjoy through fencing such as chain resting during the day in “forms”, link is difficult for them to focus which are just scraped out hol- on and they crash into it. Inci- lows under shrubs, and even dentally, my jackrabbit-rescuing have their babies above ground. friend says that her hares prefer Unlike rabbits, hares have large, grasses with seed heads to any furred babies with open eyes. grape leaves she’s offered. In an adult’s chiseled face, Also, mothers do not stay these side-placed eyes protrude, with their young. To avoid which gives him vision virtually predators, the mothers leave all the way around his head. Our their babies hidden during the eyes are forward-looking, and day, returning to feed them at provide as much information as dawn and dusk. As is true with a our meager brains are capable fawn, you shouldn’t assume that of absorbing. The narrow skull a baby hare is orphaned unless of a hare, on the other hand, can it is still alone late at night, and interpret the sights and sounds then a qualified wildlife rescuer of two IMAX movies, one be- will need to care for it. fore and one behind him, in an During a recent trip to Ari- incredible wide-angled sensur- zona, we had to chance to visit Calista’s arms are chubby compared to these! Although I hunched motionless in her pen, this sen- round scene. Just think! All those Regina Whitman, the dynamo sitive jackrabbit’s anxiety continued to build, until she began to risk her own safety with instinctive experimental film techniques who operates Desert Cry, a re- with wrap-around screens could hab center for desert animals. have succeeded if hares had She is regarded as an expert on bought the tickets! hares, and helped create mini- Luckily, most of us aren’t mum standards and protocols Hare Today & Gone Tomorrow farmers defending livelihoods, for similar organizations. This and so can enjoy the sight of photograph shows her beauti- Once a Farm Pest; Today Extinct in the ‘Burbs wildlife around us as part of the ful Antelope Jackrabbit, which ABBITS TEND TO POLARIZE cause the rasping sends her hy- a hare, is the bony fellow most scenery. In a suburban setting, big is taller than the Blacktails we GARDENERS, WHO EITHER persensitive jacks into a panicky often spotted in rural prairie ears probably mean an escaped have in the Bay Area. To support RIDENTIFY WITH ELMER FUDD self-destructive race. She must grasses. He is casual about being domestic pet, but in the country, her non-profit, send donations BATTLING HIS ARCH ENEMY OR BEA- also keep plastic bag sounds out observed, confident that he can you might get your personal vine- to: Desert Cry, 34462 N. Lazy TRIX POTTER passing happy hours of their hearing. We wondered bound away in 20-foot leaps, yard all installed before you give Loop, Queen Creek, AZ 85242. with her fuzzy friend. My pal if perhaps those noises remind sometimes at 35 mph. He is Bea and I think alike: when I them of rustling bushes where not a rodent, but a lagomorph, SONOMA COUNTY WILDLIFE RESCUE saw a jackrabbit on the country predators lurk. with the elusive ability to change A non-profit agency rescuing orphaned and injured indigenous property we hoped to buy, I was Rabbits and hares are the direction in mid-leap or spring animals. Sadly, there is no county funding for such work, and sold. A jackrabbit means you’ve ultimate prey animals: they’re six feet straight up just to get his hundreds of animals which would otherwise be destroyed are really left the city behind. delicious and pretty much every- bearings. Small plane pilots tak- rescued by these volunteers every year. That’s because a jackrabbit, body else in the animal world ing off are sometimes astonished FOR WILDLIFE ADVICE OR RESCUE: unlike an adaptable raccoon or eats them. Because they have to see jacks pacing their planes. Call Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue at: 707-526-WILD squirrel, is unable to survive in no effective defenses other than A friend asked me once FOR DOMESTIC ANIMAL PROBLEMS populated areas, due to dogs, running, they have developed as- where jackrabbits go during the IN YOUR CITY LIMIT AREA: cars and noise. In fact, a friend tounding abilities in that one skill. winter, and I truthfully answered Call your City’s Animal Control. of mine, who specializes in the In the Bay Area, we occa- that I didn’t know, but I suspect FOR DOMESTIC ANIMAL PROBLEMS rescue of hares, says that no one sionally see the smaller, rounder that most of them don’t “go” WITHIN SONOMA COUNTY: can enter their enclosures wear- Cottontail or Brush Rabbits, but anywhere. They’re most likely Call: 707-565-7100. ing nylon running pants, be- the Blacktail Jackrabbit, actually consumed by other animals who THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 • PAGE 1 5 Petaluma’s Jennie Lounibos Dairy Month & Casa Grande H.S. Receive

Restaurant As- Wales University, received a $250 award. Roy Sanders Sonoma Co. Farm Bu- soc. Scholar- of Lakeport received a $250 award which he plans to use ships at SRJC and Lindsey Pine reau Protects Local Agri- received a $250 award towards HE RESTAURANT ASSOCIA- The Farm Bureau helps first hand about agriculture, her studies at San Diego State. TION OF THE REDWOOD EM- local farm families by promot- nutrition and local issues. They Additionally, a $1000 schol- PIRE (RARE) HAS AWARDED culture arship has been given to Peta- HE SONOMA COUNTY FARM ing sound public policy deci- work to protect our environment T SCHOLARSHIPS totaling $1,500 to luma’s Casa Grande H.S. Cu- BUREAU IS A 2,600 + MEM- sions like the “right to farm by conducting a rural water test- four local students enrolled in linary Arts Program headed by ordinance” that keeps farmers ing and monitoring program to TBER AGRICULTURAL TRADE hospitality and culinary studies. Peggy Goodell. RARE has been association representing farm- in business while protecting the help ensure that our waterways Jennie Lounibos of Peta- in operation for over twenty-five ers and ranchers. Farm Bureau land and maintaining our rich are clean and protected. luma, pursuing culinary studies years and is composed of 200 is the voice of agriculture and agricultural landscape. The Sonoma County Farm at Santa Rosa Junior College, food service establishments in works to protect and sustain received the top award of $750. Marin, Napa, Sonoma, Men- agricultures economic viability An important contribution is Ag Day, held each March to Emmelia Maglinie of Wilitts, docino, Humboldt & Lake Coun- who will attend Johnson & and promotes environmentally teach elementary school children where our food and fiber sound management practices, comes from and the importance of our environment. land stewardship and conser- “ ESTABLISHED 1901 vation. The Petaluma area is an ” important part of our local ag- An important contribution Bureau salutes the Sonoma- Van Bebber Bros. Inc. ricultural industry and heritage. is Ag Day, held each March to Marin Fair and the opportunity SHEET • STRIP • PLATE • BAR • SHAPES Leading the way in production teach elementary school chil- it provides to area youth to is the dairy industry followed by dren where our food and fiber show their special projects and Rick Van Bebber milk products, poultry, various comes from and the importance animals. The Sonoma-Marin livestock operations, nursery’s, of our environment. Teachers Fair is an important community P.O. Box 760 PHONE: 707-762-4528 horses, specialty food crops and can attend the annual “Summer event that bridges the rural and 729 Petaluma Blvd. South FAX: 707-762-2772 products and much more. Ag Institute Seminar” to learn urban sector, providing a special Petaluma, CA 94953-0760

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T ALL BEGINS WITH THE BREAK- beautiful downtown Penngrove. this event go back into the com- FAST ON SATURDAY MORNING, Lots of people and lots of fun. munity. IJULY 6TH AT THE PENNGROVE After the parade there will be a It is a fun-filled Penngrove FIREHOUSE, served by the Rancho BBQ in Penngrove Park. This is a celebration, our twenty-seventh Adobe Firemen. The breakfast must! Chicken and beef cooked old fashioned Fourth of July in will be served from 7-11 a.m. by our very own Penngrove So- beautiful Dowtown Penngrove. Price $3 children, $5 adults. cial Firemen, some of the best Tickets will be on sale at the cooks in Sonoma County. We are still looking for parade door. This will also give the pub- The Rancho Adobe Fire- entries, no fee, no theme. Pa- lic a chance to see the firehouse men are the active firemen. The rade applications are available and the children a chance to Social Firemen are a non-profit at Penngrove Hay and Grain. climb on the fire trucks. group, who own the community On Sunday, July 7th our clubhouse and the Penngrove parade will start at 11:00 a.m. in Park. All the profits made from

Farm TrailsCounty Awards High school youth— FFAthe Sonoma County Farm Trails Teens Lauren King of Petaluma and Annual Gathering where they ONOMA COUNTY FARM TRAILS, Sarrah Sampson of Wind- each made a short acceptance PROMOTES THE FUTURE OF AG- sor—who were involved with speech. SRICULTURE by recognizing the Future Farmers of America Recognizing the efforts of the accomplishments of youth by were selected to receive $350 today’s youth in agriculture in offering scholarships and awards. each towards their agricultural the hopes of celebrating and pre- This organization also promotes education. They were selected serving agriculture in Sonoma agriculture by publishing a map based on applications submitted County is an important part of for direct farmer-to-consumer which detailed their involvement the mission of Farm Trails. sales since 1973. in agriculture, their accomplish- This year, two Sonoma ments, and plans for the future. For more information or to re- The recipients were honored at quest the 2001 Farm Trails Map So You Think You Saved Money? OfficeHelper JOHN ZIMMERMAN, D.V.M. At you are always MYRON HINRICHS, D.V.M. GUARANTEED THE LOWEST PRICES MICHAEL O’CONNOR, M.S., D.V.M. JOHN HOLDEN, D.V.M. on all your Office Products Purchases! NATHAN KEEFER, M.S., D.V.M. But along with the lowest price, you are TAMARA ROSE, M.S., D.V.M. also guaranteed: Large Animal Practice • Next Day Delivery ANIMAL HEALTH SUPPLIES • Professional Service and Assistance • Business to Business Tips to Emergency Service Available Save You Time & Money 201 D Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 • A Local Presence Since 1977 707.763.1222 • 707.996.6165 415.892.5893 Is Your Office Products OFFICE HOURS: 8-5 Mon-Fri • 8-12 Sat. Supplier Meeting Your Needs? Rid Yourself of Stress With a Visit to the Island of Hawai’i OfficeHelper A centrally located tropical up-country inn with access to the heart of the Kona historical & recreational sites. Enjoy secure 1330 ROSS STREET, PETALUMA, CA comfort, great prices, fine food, sage advice and a gentle touch of Aloha from PHONE: 800-640-4442 FAX: 800-933-7964 old Hawai’i along the road less traveled. www.hawaii-inns.com/hi/kna/ THE PETALUMA Travel

The architectural modernism of The Getty evokes qualities of light and openness, almost translucent. Sitting quietly the ducks forgot we were there…almost. there are bird walks, festivals, An eye would open every few minutes just to check us out. KOREAN RESTAURANTS activities for the whole family AND COMMUNITY and various classes on garden- JANG MO JIP RESTAURANT ing and cooking. 625-965-7288 Rowland Heights, California Just past the entrance, Sun- Los Angeles: Tourist Play- sports miles of ethnic Korean set Magazine’s Demonstration and Oriental markets, stores Garden “brings to life landscape and restaurants. Korean BBQ is design concepts.” The visitor also known as Mongolian BBQ serves as an “outdoor” room. a festival of Strength Pentathlon sees fresh ideas from paving, and appeals to most American Start with a brief introduction (sled pull, shot put, strict curl, fencing, and water features all in ground film to the spectacular Museum bench press & farmer’s walk). tastes. Small side dishes of pick- BY JEAN A. COOKE beautiful garden settings. and its collections at the Entrance Facilities feature an outdoor les, kim chee (hot spicy pickled ISMAYED, FRUSTRATED AND The Arboretum has geo- Hall. Browse the different Pavil- gym, basketball courts, paddle cabbage), vegetables and tofu OVERWHELMED BY JOS- graphic group settings of plant ions that are set up for people tennis courts, handball courts, traditionally accompany meals. TLING TRAFFIC, MULTIPLE material such as the Redwood D with short attention spans. Infor- ring sets, balance beam, climb- In the table center a gas or char- Grove, Tropical Forest, Palm & INTERCHANGES AND CLOVERLEAVES, coal BBQ space is uncovered if mative displays for instance tell ing rope and high and low par- Bamboo Collection and envi- the only way I survived Los BBQ is ordered. Brought to the how writing and printing came allel bars. able Rose Gardens. Baldwin’s Angeles’ gridlock was to have table the waitress starts the BBQ about in the manuscript room. I spoke to several sweating Queen Anne Cottage nestles in a navigator. Even then I zoomed and meat. The customer takes The next hall displays ceramics, basketball players during a break greenery by Baldwin Lake. over two lanes barely making over, cooks and eats the meat, then statues, paintings, sculpture from their impromptu game. Sitting by Baldwin Lake, my interchange connection. I as it is ready. Rice is a mainstay and furniture. Players shoot baskets until more mallard’s, Canadian geese, and wasn’t the only one. Constant at all meals. Chopsticks are tra- In the plazas metal sculp- people arrive and others leave. Coots nosed around for food. vigilance is a lifesaver. ditional but forks are provided tures, fountains, and meticulously I watched a young man for an Sitting quietly the ducks forgot maintained garden complexes hour dance on the high beam when asked. Other good choices GETTY CENTER we were there…almost. An eye are fish, soups and jop chae 310-440-7300 • www.getty.edu enchant the wanderer. Photog- completely absorbed in rap would open every few minutes (rice noodles with vegetables Reservations are recommended raphers choose late afternoon for music. A 70ish man performed just to check us out. This peace- and meats). for parking and lecture tours. dramatic pictures of the gardens, chin-lifts again and again next ful spot across from Santa Anita We got in on Wednesday with- buildings and panorama. Two ca- to a preadolescent rope climber. Race Track is a jewel set in busy out a reservation and parked fé’s and a restaurant offer refresh- Three friends expertly practiced BCD TOFU HOUSE Los Angeles. 626-964 7073 ment. Easily, one day will just soccer while dodging through across the street for $5. Situated Serving many varieties of soft on a dramatic hillside, a tram give an overview and pleasant the busy court. carries tourists above the free- experience. Enjoy a picnic lunch on ways with panoramic vistas of the beach where seagulls beg Los Angeles to the left and the MUSCLE BEACH, VENICE, leftovers. Watch for seals in the CA Pacific Ocean to the right. surf. 310-399-2775 The diverse Getty complex City of Los Angeles Recreation is huge consisting of North, LOS ANGELES ARBORETUM and Parks Department. Located www.arboretum.org South, East, and West Pavilions 3 miles from Los Angeles Inter- Arriving at 9 a.m. the 127-acre with art before 1600 in the national Airport. Arboretum grounds are a private North Pavilion progressing after The “weight pen” is mem- paradise. Radiant peacocks strut the 1800’s in the West Pavilion. bers only with memberships for their ladies and came close to Getty Museum center fulfills it’s available daily or yearly. This us looking for handouts. But not mission “to delight, inspire and is the place to see gorgeous close enough that I could touch educate a diverse population” muscles during the Powerlift- them. Exotic peafowl wander with changing artful instruc- ing Contests, Physique Contests freely and are believed to be the tion and interpretation. The (a Muscle Beach Classic) held descendants of birds originally architectural modernism evokes from May to October. This Au- acquired by E.J. “Lucky” Baldwin. qualities of light and openness, gust 26th is “Iron Warrior 2000” In addition to the gardens, almost translucent. A palm court PAG E 1 8 • THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 Epicurean Episodes THE DINING The Olema Inn & Restaurant DETECTIVES Delicious California Mediterranean Cuisine BY CAROL & JOE DAVIS T WAS A WONDROUS SATURDAY the replica sailing schooners and www.finediningdetectives.com AFTERNOON AND THE DINING the antique piano in the bar area. IDETECTIVES WERE ONCE AGAIN After a glass of wine, which in- DRIVING TOWARD THE PACIFIC cluded a 1999 Honig Sauvignon COAST. We took the scenic route Blanc and a 1999 Santa Barbara, through Nicasio from Petaluma Jaffurs Viognier we were escorted and enjoyed the picturesque to our table in the dining room. rolling hills with ranches dotted We felt the serenity of the coun- with grazing sheep and cows, try but could also see that we as we headed for our destina- were in for a fine dining experi- tion, The Olema Inn, which is ence! Uma, our waitress, came at the junction of Highway One to our table and told us about the and Sir Francis Drake in Olema. specials and got us another glass Olema is 60 miles north of San of wine to get us comfortable. Francisco and a perfect North- Here are some of the dishes SALADS ern California getaway. that we tried and highly recom- Epic Mache Salad with Brittled The Olema Inn is an historic mend: Hazelnuts and a Hudson Valley landmark that first opened on July Camembert Crepe Epic Mache Salad with Brittled Hazelnuts 4, 1876. The Inn has been me- STARTERS Fantastic salad with the tastiest and a Hudson Valley Camembert Crepe. ticulously and lovingly restored Oyster Chowder with a touch Crepe. This salad was simply with 6 luxurious guest rooms of Cream and Carrots, Celery, delightful! upstairs and a comfortable bar and Fish Eggs and lovely dining room down- A great stew/soup that was ENTREES stairs. The guest rooms are each loaded with oysters and a must. Grille Neiman Ranch Center decorated with a subdued color Cut Pork Chop served with Tomales Bay Hog Island Spring Onion Polenta and Dan- palette, expertly chosen antique Oysters on the Half Shell furniture and luxurious bedding delion Greens We tried both the Sweetwaters Tender and juicy pork and fresh and linens. The color scheme for and the Kumamotos. They were and tasty greens truly pleased the dining room is crisp white fresh and delectable. us. with antique wood floors which creates a simple yet elegant am- Flying Fish Roe Raw Oysters Olema Inn’s Marinated Pan We especially loved these biance. Color is brought into the Roasted Chicken with Roasted topped with a Sauvignon Blanc dining room from the beauty of New Potatoes, Sautéed Chard mignonette, scallions and to- the outdoors, as it overlooks a & Romesco Sauce lovely country garden and patio. biko sauce. Fabulous! The Inn is the perfect spot for a Classic Raw Oysters Grilled Nieman Ranch Center Cut Cider Glazed Pork Chop. wedding or special occasion. This These were also terrific served DESSERT is a popular destination in the with a sauce that included Rhubarb & Strawberry Crisp spring and summer months, so be champagne, champagne vin- with Vanilla Ice Cream sure to plan ahead. egar, shallots and black pepper. Poached Pear & Cornmeal We entered and were cake Harissa Prawns with Pistachios warmly greeted by Melissa We were too full for this but we & Pearl Cous Cous Purdy, the manager, and opted saw it at a neighboring table for Another great appetizer that we to start with a drink at the bar. a fleeting moment before it was loved with its fabulous sauce. We loved the antique wood bar, devoured. We’ll have to try it on our next visit.

The Olema Inn & Restaurant Rhubarb and Strawberry Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream. caters to locals, day-trippers and tourists alike. Owners Dana and Jennifer Sulprizio have in the last 3 years renovated the Inn & Restaurant and have created a very cozy environment. New Chef Ed Vigil has done a fantastic job introducing California Medi- terranean Style Cuisine that he learned at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) which boasts ences that we had all year! seasonal local organic farm fresh ingredients and Neiman Ranch Meats. Olema Inn & Restaurant owners Dana and Jennifer Sulprizio. We had a great dinner at The Olema Inn & Restaurant, a true taste sensation and look forward to many future visits, as it was one of the best dining experi- THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 • PAGE 1 9 Dining Out Directory Star

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Stroll PTHE PETALUMA RIVER AND cal artists, authors and poets. the streets of Historic Downtown IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN from On Sunday, June 9th at the and the Victorian Homes District, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on June 8th and “A” Street parking lot and on the neighborhoods, and city parks 9th. 4th Street between “B” Street on one of the many self-guided On Saturday, June 8th visi- and Western Avenue local art- walking tours Petaluma offers. tors can view art and gardening ists and gardeners are featured, displays while enjoying live mu- alongside specialty culinary and Call 707-769-0429, or toll free sic at various Riverfront venues winemaking showcases. 877-273-8258, for details and around the downtown harbor Petaluma’s Historic Down- a comprehensive Official Peta- known as the Petaluma River town area is on the National luma Visitors Guide with attrac- Festival of Art & Wine in Duncans Mills HE 18t h annual Fest ival cious ethnic dishes, including tub, and gift certificates to Marin Tuscan of Art & Wine in Dun- German, Thai, and Mexican Outdoors. 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Remember the 3rd Friday The Arts of Every Month is PETALUMA S*MOVA: SACRED ART SYMPOSIUM GALLERY r eat ivit y: Wher e t he message for all of us. WORKSHOP: Hands-on man- WALK Divine Meet s t he Hu- Join us as Matthew offers dala workshop, led by Susan St. Cman, a lecture in the his profound insights and draws Thomas, in the Atrium Gallery Concert Chamber at LBC Satur- from his new book. Mr. Fox will at S*MOVA, Sat., May 25th, 1-5 day, May 25th, 8 p.m. stay after to sign books. $15 gen- p.m. Matthew Fox, of the Institute eral admission; $12 S*MOVA $45 general admission for Creation Spirituality, Naropa, members. Sonoma Museum of $40 S*MOVA members Discover the is the founder of a world-wide Visual Art is located at 50 Mark TOUR: Curator Dana Lynne An- spiritual movement called ‘Cre- West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA diversity of dersen, MA, will guide visitors ation Spirituality’. This growing 95403. through the “Centering” sacred Petaluma’s art exhibit in the Atrium Gallery This growing movement revitalizes the essence of at S*MOVA on Saturday, May Galleries. Christianity, recovering the ‘original blessing’ of creation 25th, 7:30 p.m. FREE as opposed to ‘original sin,’ and drawing upon the mystic traditions to bring a universality and depth to contemporary WORKSHOP: “The Arts as Con- Pick up your passport templative Prayer,” led by Rob- “spiritual approaches. ert Rice, at S*MOVA Sunday, for discount and local May 26th, 10 a.m. to Noon restaurants. The next CIRCLE: At S*MOVA on Sunday, ” May 26th, 5 p.m. FREE walk is Friday June 26th. movement revitalizes the es- LBC SYMPOSIUM EVENTS LECTURE: “Mandala: Mirror of sence of Christianity, recovering Tickets for all these sympo- the Soul” by Susan St. Thomas, the ‘original blessing’ of creation sium events are available at in the Gold Room at LBC, Fri- as opposed to ‘original sin,’ and the LBC Box Office. For more day, May 24th, 8 p.m. drawing upon the mystic tradi- information, contact Dana A Hair Salon $10 general admission; tions to bring a universality and Lynne Andersen by email at depth to contemporary spiritual $8 S*MOVA members 24 Western Ave., Petaluma, [email protected] or approaches. Matthew Fox has a CA S*MOVA EVENTS: at S*MOVA at 707-527-0297. timely, passionate and essential

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Trolley and the Petaluma Gal- Salutes lery Association. Children will have fun with Oh Rapture, It’s Scrapture! The art activities including creating NE PERSONS JUNK IS pipe cleaner butterflies, sponge ANOTHER PERSONS ART painting and face painting as PROJECT at Garbage Senses O variable delight to all well as learning how to plant Reincarnation’s 16th annual of the senses brings a seeds. Entertainment on stage Art-From-Scrap Competition, unique flavor to the features jazz and Latin music “0h Rapture, It’s Scrapture!,” A and the legendary Peter Welker Saturday, June 29th, 10 a.m.-4 Petaluma Art & Garden Festi- p.m., at La Plaza Park in Cotati. val set for Sunday, June 9th. The It will delight gardeners “Creating a Better World” event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and artists and those is the theme as artists show us between Fourth and Kentucky interested in culi- Streets and from B Street to how they are doing just that, by nary and winemak- Western Avenue. It will delight conserving resources and sav- “ing. ing landfill space by creating art gardeners and artists and those made from salvaged scrap ma- interested in culinary and wine- terials, items that would other- making. There will also be musi- Quintet with members from wise be destined for the landfill. cal entertainment. ” Santana, Journey, Huey Lewis Leftovers, castoffs, and discards All proceeds will ben- become sculpture, jewelry, fur- efit downtown beautification and Tower of Power. niture, and more at this festival. efforts. Providing a stylish and An art display and sale Cash prizes will be awarded for fun atmosphere, people will be will showcase copper work all categories: Professional, Ama- able to shop, dine and enjoy by Petaluma Lamp & Copper. teur, Children and Family, and themselves. Tuscan Gardens There will be a selection of Scrap Craft. and Shamrock Materials lead a watercolors, oils and sculpture. A preview of some art on Enjoy original Americana Redwood Highway and West ently undergoing improvements. selection of booths for garden- folk/rock music by Solid Air Sierra Avenue, in downtown ing buffs. Other downtown showcase will be shown at the and take a chance at winning Cotati, CA. Traditionally held at For more information, please merchants with booths include Farmer’s Market in Walnut Park the preceding day. The event is one of many fabulous raffle Recycletown, this event will oc- contact: 707-584-8666, or Preferred Sonoma Catering & free; however, twenty dollars prizes. Art registration and ad- cur in Cotati while Recycletown www.garbage.org. P.S. To Go, a shangri la, Jungle mission are Free. La Plaza Park is relocated to a new site at the Vibes, Gallery One, Petaluma will purchase a commemorative is located at the comer of Old county’s Central Landfill, pres-

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Some of the Sassy Striders pictured as they prepare for the 3-Day Avon Breast Cancer Awareness Walk are (L to R) Noelle Cruse, Kathy Bradley, Cathy Matteri, Suzy Marzalek and Bridgit Lee. Join Graziano In The Fight Against Breast Can- will be also walking in New is needed for a cure and a por- cer York with her partner in Octo- tion of that raised by the walkers AKE IT DOWN TO GRAZI- ber. Each walker needs $1900 in will help fund medical coasts for ANO’S ON JUNE 7TH AND pledges to qualify for their entry. those suffering without care. M21ST FOR A REWARDING To raise funds they’ve Visualize 3600 walkers EXPERIENCE. There are hundreds of planned two evenings called starting in San Jose and walking women from Sonoma and Marin “Wine & Beer For Boobs” on 20 miles to Bay Meadows. After counties who have been training June 7th and 21st at Graziano’s putting up their own tents to for the Avon Breast Cancer 3- located at 170 Petaluma Blvd. camp for the night they will walk Day Walk. You can meet many North from 6 p.m. until closing. another 20 miles to Skyline Col- of them at Graziano’s. Events All proceeds will be donated lege for another night of camp- will be held in 26 major cities to the Sassy Striders who are ing. The final 20 mile stretch such as San Francisco, Boston Today it is estimated brings them through Golden and New York where money is that over 5 million Gate Park for an emotional clos- being raised for Breast Cancer women have undetected ing ceremony in Marina Green. research. Breast Cancer. Along the route the walkers Although most people have “ can recognize Breast Cancer been touched by someone near survivors wearing pink T-shirts to them who suffers or who and crowds of onlookers cheer- have died from Breast Cancer, ” ing them on to the finish line. motivated to find a cure for the walkers have a mission to Many observers applaud saying, Breast Cancer. P E T A L U M A accomplish. Twenty-five local “Thank you for walking for us.” The disease affects 182,000 ladies who train together call As America continues to unite CITY TRANSIT women in America each year themselves the after 9-11, this is a good cause Sonoma Sassy with over 40,000 deaths. Every . They will participate to support. It’s as easy as going to Striders year 1500 men get Breast Cancer July 13th-15th in the San Fran- Graziano’s fundraisers and make as well. Today it is estimated that cisco 3-Day Walk. One of them a pledge. SENIORS: $14 over 5 million women have un- is Bridgit Lee who many know STUDENTS: $23 detected Breast Cancer. Money from Graziano’s Ristorante. She For information or to make a ADULTS: $29 THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 • PAGE 3 1

Music “With their latest effort, Villains? a hook- laden mix of rock, pop and traditional Irish roots, the Saw Doctors assume their place next to U2, The Pogues and Thin Lizzy as one of the Emerald Isle’s great rock bands.” —Craig Harris, The Boston Globe

“Future historians and archaeologists will get a better picture of life in late-20th Cen- tury Ireland from The Saw Doctors’ albums than they will from anything by U2 or the Pogues.” —Edinburgh Evening News

“There is a place in rock ‘n’ roll mythology for that rare phenomenon—the people’s band... The Saw Doctors are the latest in this strangely noble line.” —The London Times

TheEVERED FOR THEIRSaw EXHILARAT- songwriter Doctors Leo Moran. The addi- Will in February. Be This isRockin’ video of , filmed McNear’s by leased on May 20th—contains Villains? This Is Me ING LIVE PERFORMANCES AND tion of the band’s first permanent their first CD since 1998’s Songs top U.S. Director, Dave Horgan live tracks from the recent US RHEARTFELT SONGWRITING, horn section—Anthony Thistleth- From Sun Street. The band’s who directed, among others, all tour. There is an eight-minute Ireland’s The Saw Doctors have waite on saxophone and Danni sold-out live performances have the early Will Smith videos. Pop version of Galway and Mayo converted thousands of zealous Healy on trumpet—is allowing consistently wowed American the CD into your computer at that features Leo Moran singing fans throughout the U.S. for more forays into reggae and soul, as audiences since its first U.S. tour home or at work and you’ll see Maroon and White while Davy than ten years. They will be play- well. Percussionist Padraig Stevens in 1991. Since then The Saw The Saw Doctors live from the sings Midnight Express live from ing McNear’s Mystic Theatre on is also new to the band. Doctors have built one of the Warwick Hotel, Galway. It also the packed Roseland Ballroom, June 14th and will be all around Lyrically, Moran and singer most fervent fan bases in rock features two new bonus tracks, New York, March 15th. the West Coast in June including Dave Carton take on love, poli- and roll. Lost Child (great singing by Slims in San Francisco, the Irish tics, and life in the honest, unpre- They released two new Davy Carton) and The Prodigal For further information about the Fair in Encino, and the always tentious style that has won them CD singles on May 20th. The Son featuring the band Lunasa. band or their tourdates visit the sold-out Telluride Bluegrass Festi- millions of fans and raves from first CD contains a live concert The second CD—also re- website at: www.sawdoctors.com val in Telluride, Colorado and the music critics everywhere. Fall Strawberry Music Festival in In the record’s title track, Yosemite. Moran takes a look at moral am- On their new CD Villains?, biguities in modern society, asking, Sheep Shearing—Any Size Flock The Saw Doctors delve into un- “Can you tell me who the villains usual sonic textures and develop are?” On the lighter—but no less Tractor Work—Includes Everything a bigger, rockier sound than on resonant—side, “Chips” is the late- previous releases. The CD also night lament of a bar patron who Mobile Welding—Repairs & Custom Fabrication contains video and live tracks. courted a girl and ended up with “From country to punk to pop just a bag of chips and a burger. to rock ‘n’ roll, we stole all our fa- This dynamic group started vorite bits,” says lead guitarist and touring the U.S. in support of All Jobs Welcome • Affordable Pricing Buddhist Meditation 707-769-8914 Classes

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Destruction Derby Will Sell Out Newest Equipment Meets California SMOG 2 Requirements AKE SEVERAL DOZEN OLD smashed fender and blown out Tesconi said if any tickets JALOPIES AND PUT THEM IN radiator, to buy advance sale remain after the pre-sale, they $36.75 + $8.25 (Certificate) THE CENTER OF A RACETRACK. tickets at the Fair offices, 175 will be sold at the Fair ticket T Tune-Ups, Brakes, Air Conditioning Service, etc... Tell the fearless drivers to start Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma. windows on Sunday, priced smashing into one another un- Advance sale tickets for at $16 for adults, and $12 for Customer Service Beyond Your Expectations til only one car is left running. adults (13 years and up) are juniors and seniors. “Sunday That’s the simple formula for the priced at $15 which includes Fair goers who don’t want to 4246 Petaluma Blvd. No., Petaluma, CA PP Sonoma-Marin Fair’s ever-popu- admission to both the Fair and attend the Derby can pay the lar “Destruction Derby” set for the Derby. Juniors (4-12) and standard One Price admission Sunday evening, June 23rd at seniors (65 and over) pay $11 rates of $12 for adults, and $8 the Petaluma Speedway, adja- pre-sale. for juniors and seniors. Infants cent to the Fairgrounds. “This is a great bargain for through three years of age get “Seating at the Speedway is Fair goers,” Tesconi explains. free admittance. limited to about 2,500,” explains “With our One-Price Fair admis- Tesconi said there are no Fair CEO Tawny Tesconi, “and sion you get access to the Fair, advance sales on regular Fair we know from past experience free access to all concert venues tickets. Only the combina- that we’ll have another sellout. and unlimited Carnival rides at tion Sunday Fair admission/ That’s why we are encourag- no additional cost. 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Some Napa Auto Care Center dreds of different competitions, CRAZY DOG TRICKS CON- people say we often have pets TESTS offering entrants a chance to FRIDAY, JUNE 21ST, 6:30 which look like us. Do you? How 929 Petaluma Blvd. So., Petaluma, CA win ribbons, and in some cases P.M. do we judge the results? Audience 707-763-5547 prizes of cash and merchandise. The 14th annual World’s Ugli- participation. We’ll announce the Entry deadlines for most est Dog contest always draws starting time for the competition of the 2002 competitive events some really gnarly pooches on the Voice of the Fair loudspeak- have already passed, but there with kissers only their owners ers Saturday afternoon and via are still a few ways for Fair at- could love. Will repeat cham- a call from the Kiwanis Stage. tendees to literally walk in and pion Nana be able to defend That’s your cue to join the fun and win a blue ribbon for these the title which twice got her ap- maybe walk away with a big blue events at or near the Kiwanis pearances on The Tonight Show ribbon. Stage area: with Jay Leno? Enter now. If your pooch is Ugliest Dog of 2002 TO ENTER AT THE LAST MIN- UTE THE BABY DERBY and then beats out any compet- SAT., JUNE 22ND, 2 P.M. For the Baby Derby, Ugly Dog or ing past champions for World’s You need one thing to enter the Dog Tricks competitions, regis- Ugliest Dog, you could win Baby Derby…a baby—under 12 tration forms can be found on the $500. If you have a dog with a months old—who crawls. The Fair Website at www.sonoma- really nifty trick, you could win Derby competition puts babies marinfair.org or from the Fair $125 and a ribbon. on a “crawlway” starting line office at 707-283-FAIR (3247). and moms and/or dads can then LOOK ALIKE CONTEST Completed registration forms can try to entice baby to crawl down SAT., JUNE 22ND, TIME TBA: be turned in at the Fair offices 90 the straightaway and across the Do you look just like someone minutes before the event. For the finish line. Parents cannot as- else? If you do, you could win a Look Alike competition….no sist their child or get between prize at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on entry forms required…just show Petaluma baby and the finish line. If junior Saturday, June 22nd. There are no up with your look-alike partner decides to demonstrate those entry forms to fill out. All you have when you hear the announce- Muffler Service July’s Petaluma Post RESERVE YOUR AD SINCE 1969 is All About TODAY: PHONE: 707-762-3260 Summer Fun & the MARC CASSINA • Owner Sonoma County Fair! or FAX: 707-762-0203 1771 Bodega Ave., Petaluma, CA 94952 • 707-763-2697 THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 • PAGE 3 5 Celebrating Family Sonoma-Marin Fair Farming in 2002 ODERN COUNTY AND try out their skills as a livestock STATE FAIRS DRAW PEOPLE judge. “At several of this year’s Smoke Free Day for Chil- MFROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, competitions, you’ll be able to but in our increasingly urban- pick up a flier which tells you ized lifestyle we can sometimes the kinds of things our skilled dren at The Fair Noon-7 forget that Fairs have their roots judges are looking for. Use that in agriculture…a chance for information to see if you can area farmers and ranchers to make the same choices as the p.m. gather together, exhibit their judges.” Judge-alongs are sched- best products, share information uled as follows: Free Child ID as a Smoke-Free area from Noon The Fair loudspeakers each day. and socialize. BEEF: to 7 p.m. on that date. In addi- To help make opening day The Sonoma-Marin Fair, now Fingerprinting & tion, the Fair’s Kiddie Carnival an extra special one for chil- THURS, JUNE 20, 6 P.M., in its 63rd year, is looking to the FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2 P.M. Adult Blood Pres- area on the west side of the dren, the Fair, in cooperation future with exciting new exhibits Grand Concourse along with with Petaluma Valley Hospital, SHEEP: like its Technology Pavilion, but FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1 P.M. the Pony Rides area, Petting Zoo will provide free fingerprinting sure Screening it hasn’t forgotten its agricultural FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 7 P.M. and Kids Activities center will be for child safety from Noon to 7 heritage—a fact underscored by Will Also Be Of- Smoke Free throughout the Fair. PM on Wednesday, June 19th. SWINE: this year’s theme—Celebrating SAT., JUNE 22, 1 P.M. fered Wednesday, No smoking is allowed in the Parents can bring their children Family Farming. Fair’s livestock barns and show- to a special hospital booth near DAIRY: The Fair is a great place for FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1:30 P.M. ring grandstands at any time dur- the entrance where they can be June 19th urban families to see and learn ing the five day event. fingerprinted. The parents will EDNESDAY, JUNE 19TH more about agriculture and to Tesconi said the agricultural Signs will be posted then be given the fingerprints HAS BEEN DESIGNATED recognize its importance in our areas of the Fair offer parents a throughout the Fairgrounds re- for each child processed so that AS “SMOKE-FREE lives and its contributions to great chance to see livestock up W minding adults of the rules and they can keep them at home DAY FOR CHILDREN” at the 63rd the economies of Sonoma and close. “It seems like every year asking them to restrict smoking. should they ever be needed. Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma. Marin counties,” notes Fair Gen- we wind up with a newborn Announcements reminding pa- In addition, the Hospital will The special promotion, designed eral Manager Tawny Tesconi. animal or two on the grounds… trons of the Smoke Free rules be giving away a free bike hel- to encourage non-smoking, will “We urge Fair visitors to everything from newly hatched will be made on the Voice of met to lucky Fair goers every designate the entire Fairgrounds visit ALL the Fair by heading to chickens to a beautiful baby the back half of the Fairgrounds calf.” The Fairgrounds also has a and touring our barns, paddocks petting zoo for kids. 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Arnold Riebli is a co-owner rise Farms owns and operates Lib- Eggs” of Sunrise Farms and Board erty Farms located at 395 Liberty NEW LINE OF HUMANELY member of the Modesto based Road in Petaluma and Santa Rosa PRODUCED EGGS HAS BEEN NuCal Foods Inc. Riebli said, “At Egg Farms. This third generation A LAUNCHED under the Sunrise Farms we are concerned family owned company employs “Crack A Smile Eggs” label by with animal welfare and know eighty people. They are one of NuCal Foods of Petaluma. that a growing number of con- the top ten agricultural food pro- Produced by “Happy Go sumers are too. We want to producers in Sonoma County. Clucky” at Sunrise Farms in Peta- vide the consumer with a choice NuCal Foods, a Federated luma, the “Crack A Smile Eggs” in the egg case. Our chickens Marketing Cooperative, will are certified “Hen Friendly” for are raised in strict adherence to distribute “Crack A Smile Eggs” the following reasons. The eggs humane guidelines regarding throughout Northern California. See Us At The are natural, fresh and humanely handling, feed, water and ven- Look for them at your local Sonoma-Marin Fair! produced. There is no forced tilation standards. We feel good grocery store. molting and neither pesticides about our eggs and know that nor antibiotics are given to the are customers do too.” For more information contact hens or used in their feed. In business since 1951, Sun- Scott Weber, Director of Opera- PAG E 3 6 • THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 last one was an example of an a late student. Yet, every time equation that mathematicians I’ve heard this story, there’s not since Einstein have been trying a hint given to the latecomer Urban Legends to solve without success. And about those equations. But how you just solved it!” else would we recognize our You would think that col- geniuses if not for such dramatic Latest Chapter in the Teacher-Student Wars lege professors would be care- moments of proven accomplish- ful to explain things like this to ment in the classroom? HE PRESSURE TO DO WELL IN The story of the nameless student said, ‘You tell me, professor.” SCHOOL CAN BE INTENSE. But is, of course, apocryphal, but it is Another story in this general American AgCredit Sponsors Ttest papers are not the only often told as having happened category was sent by a reader in place where students can display recently at one particular college Houston, who heard it from his intelligence and wit, as two sup- campus or another. It’s not pos- mother, who got it in a church Sonoma FFA Competition posedly true stories show. sible to prove that this is just a sermon. Again, it sounds un- MERICAN AGCREDIT RE- silver winners are AJ Camozzi One concerns a student in a legend, but the fact that the same likely to me. CENTLY SPONSORED A FU- and Shauna Owens. Gold win- very large class who disregards story is told in so many locales A young college student ATURE FAMER’S OF AMERICA ners are Brenda Close, Sierra the professor’s direction that ev- suggests that it is not really true. was working hard in an upper- PROJECT COMPETITION. Local high Taz Frey and Lsia Hammerich. eryone stop writing on the final In fact, there is another sim- level math course, for fear that school members are judged on Healdsburg FFA silver awards examination immediately when ilar story, which also involves he would be unable to pass. On their knowledge, how well their went to Suzanne Butterfield time is called. He writes another a student who is unknown to the night before the final, he project relates to their career and Abby Neumiller. Gold win- minute or so in his exam blue- the professor. This student was studied so long that he overslept plans and the degree of involve- ners are Nicole Basurto, James book and then steps forward to taking an ornithology class, for the morning of the test. ment. Neatness and accuracy of Rowan and Mary Calla Rowan. turn in his work. The professor which the final exam counted When he ran into the class- record keeping, appearance and Petaluma FFA silver win- refuses to accept it. half the grade. When the pro- room several minutes late, he presentation during the interview ners are Brian Azevedo, Jessica “What will happen to me?” fessor handed him his exam, found three equations to solve process are also a consideration. Botelho and Brian Gilardi. The the student asks. he was shocked to find that the written on the blackboard. The Certificates were presented gold went to Emily Bridgewater, “You’ll fail this class, of entire paper was just pictures of first two went rather easily, but at the Green Mill Inn during the Lauren King, Andrea Krout, Lisa course,” the professor replies. birds legs, with the directions, the third one seemed impos- awards program also sponsored McAllaster and Christy Vouri. Argument is to no avail; the “Identify each species.” sible. He worked frantically on by American AgCredit. The over- Santa Rosa FFA silver professor stands fast, while the He was furious, and stormed it until, just 10 minutes short of all winner in the junior division went to Katharine Harwell and was Santa Rosa’s Rebecca Nys- Shannon Kelley. Gold awards student pleads and argues. Fi- up to the front of the class, the deadline, he found a method trom for her sheep and organic were given to Elizabeth Bohan, nally the student asks, “Do you ripped his paper into little pieces, that worked, and he finished seedling project. Mary Calla Heather Borck and Rebecca know who I am?” handed them to the professor the problems just as time was Rowan of Healdsburg was the Nystrom. Sonoma Valley FFA “No,” says the professor, and said, “This is ridiculous!” called. overall winner in the senior di- silver winners include Em- “and furthermore, I don’t care.” The professor shouted, “You That evening he received a vision for her sheep, swine and ily Clopton, Justine DeLacy, “Good,” says the student, can’t do that!” and the student phone call from his professor, viticulture project. Lauren King Heather Hingtgen and Jaimee and he thrusts his bluebook into returned, “I sure as hell can!” “Do you realize what you did of Petaluma was the recipient of Villeggiante. Gold awards went the middle of the pile of identi- The professor then on the test today?” he shouted at a $500 scholarship. to Nicole DeLacy, David Red- cal test booklets and stalks out screamed, “Then you’re going to the student. Participants and their den, Kendra Soukup and Peter of the classroom. fail this class. What’s your name, “Oh no,” thought the stu- awards are as follows. Forestville Strand. Tomales FFA silver win- Chalk up one more for the anyway?” And he pulled out his dent. “I must not have gotten the FFA winners are Tiffany Baxman, ners include Anne Kehoe, Me- crafty undergraduate in the grade book to note down the problems right after all.” silver; Natalie Canelis, silver; gan Maydole, Jarrod Mendoza, ongoing battle of wits between offender’s fate. “You were only supposed Michelle Marden, silver; Jessalee Giovanna Simondi and Kendra faculty and studentry that passes The student pulled up his to do the first two problems,” Wood, silver; and Katherine Tucker. 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Pete ODAY’S PROBLEMS ARE DIF- Devil’s FERENT AND MORE COMPLEX BY RICHURD SOMERS TTHAN WHAT WE REFER TO NOW AS THE “OLD DAYS.” For instance, a prisoner sued the State Advocate of California, claiming his con- BY JOE TINNEY stitutional rights had been vio- lated because he wanted to mail If that ever happens, I’m citizens will be rioting, looting, his sperm to his girlfriend, and heading for the high ground. and burning in protest, and we Golf Clubs & Harleys the prison authorities wouldn’t Our local problems get will definitely need more police 1987 was an upbeat year for Bodega. let him do it. more complex, too. The dete- and fire protection. Petaluma, for that’s the year the Pete had gotten a call from Fortunately, the courts turned riorating Petaluma streets have Next, remember the old Petaluma Post began publishing. “The Animal” who had read him down. But I hope the prac- become a national joke, and joke about the con man who Congratulations to David Ben- May’s column and was a bit tice of sending sperm through the the city seems incapable of do- sold the sucker the Brooklyn nett on the Big #15. Now back panicked about some of the dis- mail doesn’t catch on. Remember ing anything about it. I know Bridge? This led to a Rodney to more serious issues. closures. The two-tone, brown when all we had to worry about this is just an illusion, because Dangerfield joke: in the mail was anthrax? when the city applies the same “Some guy actually sold Bob the Swede, Pete, and Packard had been a family se- Now that it’s been proposed genius that has allowed tens of me the Brooklyn Bridge. I lost Harley Mike arrived in Clear cret. Bolinas was a great place to send sperm through the post thousands to enjoy the Lafferty money on it.” Lake, a place they sought out af- to have breakfast. office, it’s only a question of time Ranch Park without any cost, the That would be funny if ter a week in the Sierra foothills. Pete assured this newly- before some large company be- street problem will disappear in it weren’t true. The Golden It was time for golf, fishing and found, folk-hero that his (or is gins mailing free samples. I can the same way. Gate Bridge Authority actually just see a couple getting a pack- Right now, though, the pot- owns the bridge, they charge the telling of lies. The Harleys it a her?) identity would be kept age in the mail: holes still exist and the council a horrendous fee to millions of could rest for a few days. from all those who seek revenge “Is that a package of sperm members still wrangle over a people each year just to cross Shortly before Bob left for for doing what they only wished from your cousin Charlie?” solution. Recently Councilman it—and they’re losing money California, he had taken lessons they could accomplish. “No, thank goodness, it’s Moynihan proposed diverting on it! from some guy named Jesper in At Silverado Harley Mike only a letter bomb from some four million dollars from other First, they encouraged the South of Sweden. was the first person to be al- terrorist.” city departments to help fix people to carpool so that there To tell you the truth, I’m not the streets. The City Manager would be less traffic on the Harley Mike had also im- lowed to wear jeans. He shot a really too worried about sperm opposed it, saying that this bridge. After September 11th, proved his game, shooting 76 73. Bob shot 76 and Pete a 77. packages in the mail. There’s will cause cuts in essential they got their wish, and there on day one at Hidden Valley At Pebble, Bob the Swede shot a something far worse out there. services, like police and fire. was less traffic on the bridge. So Lake Golf Club. He actually hit 79. Mike had a 74. Pete’s score Picture this, a bomb blows a Moynihan shot back that not now they say they must raise the the green off the cliff on that was not recorded by some tech- huge hole in a building. The citi- one of his cuts affected police toll to five bucks a car. course’s featured #15 hole. Bob nical caddie error. zens gather and look. and fire. I have a question: Are all the “My god, they’ve blown Who is right, you ask? It’s bridge directors goofy-looking shot a 79 and Pete managed an However, when a link’s open the sperm bank.” easy. The City Manager is. If the guys with fat necks? Because 80, which was far better than he course was finally played (Bo- “Run for your lives. It’s a city keeps on with its present they sure don’t deserve much expected after the all night ses- dega), Pete had his revenge. He stampede!” policy on the streets, soon the respect. sion of poker the night before. beat Bob by two strokes, and Day two was finding the Mike by four. elusive Harlow Creek, which Bob the Swede’s Air France Herb Caen said was the best- plane leapt into the red sky that Call Today To Get Your Ad in THE PETALUMA POST’S kept secret in Northern Califor- last night after a final drink at the nia—Large, brown trout lurking compound. JULY SUMMER FUN Edition: 707-762-3260 in the shadows along the deep The three brothers had gath- banks. ered to enjoy a few moments in A “Sleeper” fly drifted life. We three hope you all enjoy down the stream that the three- your lives as much as we do. some had finally found. 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