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15th Anniversary Edition AA READER’S READER’S MONTHLY MONTHLY Vol. XV • JUNEJune 2002 2002 • No. 188 JUNE IS DAIRY MONTH! HERRERO LOWELL 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 la maison Home Furnishings Accessories & Gifts Open 7 Days a Week Interior Decorating (by appointment) 49 Petaluma Boulevard No., Petaluma, CA “Under the Clock Tower” At the corner of Western Ave. & Petaluma Blvd. 707-773-2900 HOURS: Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. THE PETALUMA POST • JUNE 2002 • PAGE 3 Remembering the OLD PETALUMA Hist or y & St o- r ies 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.

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