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June 17, 2016, 12 pages, 1 Section

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By Dave Williams building replacements,” Barich said. CotatiCotati’s City Council unanimously approvedcouncil its OKs 2016-17Councilman budget John Dell’Osso then asked Norm budget for Fiscal Year 2016-17 at its meeting Tues- City produces balanced budget for 8th Veloso, Cotati’s Director of Administrative Serv- day night, marking the eighth consecutive year it ices, who wrote the staff report, if it’s possible to has passed a balanced budget. get away with fudging or overinflating the num- By the end of Fiscal Year 2016-17, the city ex- straight year; $1.8 million in reserves bers. pects to have an operating surplus of $463,704 grant funding. Park and Recreation Dept. “For this year, by proposed budget, it’s one of (surpassing last year’s total of $289,326) and more In an effort to make understanding the budget Longtime city critic and former councilman very conservative protection for the revenues,” than $1.8 million in total reserves. easier for the community, it also features more user George Barich challenged the city’s numbers and Veloso said. “We want to make sure we never Some of the budget’s highlights include a sig- friendly budget categories as well as including its claim to have balanced the budget again. He overestimate revenue flows. We are very conser- nificant increase in economic development activi- consolidation of capital and equipment expenses also labeled Cotati as a city in decline. vative with our projections.” ties in an attempt to lure new business to more easily follow improvement project costs “The budget balances once again because it Mayor John Moore strongly disagreed with development and $2.5 million in new capital and and related operating transfers. There also is a overinflates anticipated revenues and once again Barich’s assessment. Moore says the fact nearly equipment expenditures, including significant major increase in activities concerning the revived ignores depreciating capital equipment and city ‘Cotati,’ see page 7 Cotati eases water

Councillimits opts to rescind emergency measures By Dave Williams The state of emergency con- cerning water usage in Cotati has been lifted as the city council at its Tuesday meeting voted unan- imously to rescind the Stage 2 Water Shortage Emergency Con- Come Saturday, the inside of the Tradewinds Bar in Cotati likely will look much different than it does in this photo taken on Tuesday before the crew from Spike TV dition it adopted in May of 2015. reality show “Bar Rescue” gives the longtime watering hole a makeover. Cotati is following the lead of Robert Grant the state and Gov. Jerry Brown, who in 2014 delivered a procla- mation officially declaring a statewide drought emergency and requested all Californians to reduce water use by 25 percent NewBy Dave Williams look for old Cotati wateringused by Taffer hole? and his team. because of a lack of rain. Follow- The owners of the Tradewinds Bar in Taffer, after introducing himself to ing the Gov. Brown’s proclama- Cotati are not saying, but by all ac- Reality TV show ‘Bar Rescue’ likely to the bar owners, in a no-nonsense man- tion and later executive order, the counts, the longtime watering hole will ner discusses his team’s findings and State Water Resources Control be the subject of a reality television revamp Tradewinds Bar by weekend lays out the changes he deems neces- Board (Water Board) adopted a show that specializes in remodeling “We’re hoping it goes through, but 12:30 a.m. Sunday, will be the reveal sary for the bar to become profitable. resolution titled: “Emergency and revitalizing bars dealing with fi- no one will know for sure until it’s of the bar makeover. He also examines the bar’s financial Regulations for Statewide Urban nancial hard times. done,” Dan Thompson said. A typical episode of the show begins records. Taffer will be brutally honest Conservation” that enacted reg- A crew from the Spike TV show The City of Cotati has granted “Bar with the star of the show, Jon Taffer, with a confrontational attitude that is ulations on Californians and “Bar Rescue” has been seen in town Rescue” a six-day limited term permit and his team observing a struggling bar intended to prod the owners and bar water suppliers. since Tuesday filming scenes for the to allow for remodeling of the to determine its operational and service staff to drastically change the way the Brown’s proclamation and show. One of the Tradewinds’ owners, Tradewinds and filming. The crew per- weaknesses. For the reconnaissance bar operates. Water Board’s emergency regu- Dan Thompson, said he and the bar’s formed reconnaissance and surveilled work, one or more team members Taffer is a longtime food and bever- lations have been followed by a other owners, his wife Tracy and Chase the bar Wednesday and Thursday. and/or local residents enter the bar, age industry consultant specializing in number of actions by both the Meyers, were contractually obligated Today (Friday, June 17 and Saturday, order food and drinks to gauge their nightclubs, pubs and bars. Some of his governor and the Water Board up to remain silent on the show’s details June 18) the Tradewinds will be closed quality and form an opinion on the vibe recommendations may include the fir- to the present day. The city’s and plans for the bar until the airdate, to the public so the crew can do the bar of the bar. Hidden cameras, pre-in- ing of inept or dishonest employees. drought response measures have which has yet to be scheduled. makeover. On Saturday, from 8 p.m. to stalled with the owners’ consent are ‘Tradewinds,’ see page 8 ‘Water,’ see page 7 Suspicious Sacramento fires in RP man jailed set Sunday The Rohnert Park Dept. of for string of Public Safety currently is inves- tigating a pair of suspicious fires that occurred Sunday. robberiesA Sacramento man has been ar- The first fire occurred at rested on suspicion of a string of rob- around 6:30 a.m. on the 5 Creek beries, including Subway restaurants foot bridge at Eagle Park. An un- in Rohnert Park, Vacaville and known suspect set the fire to the Petaluma as well as others in Sacra- bridge, causing minor damage to mento and Placer counties. some of the boards on the walk- Frank Solorzano, 28, was booked way. RPDPS was able to extin- into Sonoma County Jail for the rob- guish the smoldering fire. The beries. After a robbery of the Subway Dept. of Public Works temporar- restaurant in Rohnert Park on June 1, ily has closed the bridge and will RPDPS Det. D. Lamaison’s investiga- repair the damage this week. tion found the same suspect allegedly The second fire was on the had robbed a Subway in Petaluma. Ad- Hinebaugh Creek path between ditionally, it was determined the sus- Redwood Drive and Labath Av- pect also robbed a subway in Vacaville enue shortly after 4 p.m. The sus- the morning of June 2. pect set a series of small fires in Det. Lamaison also learned a simi- the vegetation along the creek larly described suspect had committed path, and RPDPS was able to a theft from the Sally Beauty Supply quickly put them out. store on Redwood Drive in RP, and the RPDPS is encouraging any- The second class ever to graduate from RohnertCredo Park’s Credo Class High, and of the 2016 last at its current location on Southwest Boulevard, clerk was able to get his name and li- one who may have information tosses caps into the air after ceremonies on June 11. cense plate number. 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Rohnert Park-Cotati Library news The Rohnert Park-Cotati Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale Book Discussion Group: Summer Reading Program will be held in the Armando Flores Meeting Room. Book sale hours Tuesday, June 21, 11:30-12:30. The Distance between Us by Sign-ups begin the week of Tuesday, June 7 for children and are: Wednesday, June 8, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.—for members only (mem- Reyna Grande. Copies are available at the library information desk. teens. Children ages 0-12 can join the “Read for the Win” club and bership $5 available at the door). Thursday, June 9, 10 a.m.-5:30 receive weekly prizes for reading and visiting the library. There are p.m. Friday, June 10, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11, (half Basic Library Internet: also special weekly programs such as puppet shows, magic shows price day/bag of books $5) 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 10-11 a.m. Learn to use the library catalog and and more. The Teen 2016 summer reading program for grades 7- databases. Sign up in advance in person at the information desk or 12 encourages teens to read books, make friends, do crafts, win The Library Advisory Board’s bimonthly meeting is scheduled call 584-9121 ext. 0920. prizes, have fun, and learn something new! There are also special for Tuesday, June 21, at 5 p.m. in the Armando Flores community summer afternoon programs. For more information, call the Chil- room. The public is welcome to attend. The opportunity to address dren’s Desk or visit the library’s website. the Board with comments on matters affecting public library service CHILDREN’S AND TEEN’S is included in the meeting’s agenda. PROGRAMS Homework Help on Tuesdays – Will be back in September. Summer Reading Program Opening Ceremony Party: Torch! Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 11:30 a.m. Storytimes – Family storytimes (ages 0-5) on Fridays at 11 a.m. ADULT PROGRAMS for five weeks this summer: June 17–July 8. Adult Summer Reading Program - June 7- August 31, 2016 In the style of the Olympics, the library is kicking off Summer This summer, read, visit, and discover new things in your com- Reading with a torch-passing runner! Join us here at the estimated time to cheer on the runner who will be helping us to open Summer Read to a Dog - The Read to a Dog reading program takes place munity with the Sonoma County Library Bingo Challenge—our each Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and each Saturday from 2-3 Adult Summer Reading Program! Sign up and get your Bingo card Reading! This event is part of the Children’s Summer Reading Club at Sonoma County Library. Join the club, set a reading goal, and p.m. all year round. Come sign up that afternoon to read to an ap- starting June 7, 2016. For every Bingo you complete, bring your preciative dog! card in to pick up prizes and earn chances to win a special prize! take the five-book challenge!

All events are free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 584-9121 or visit www.sonomalibrary.org. POLICE BEAT lation of court order on Avram 5:41 p.m.: Suspicious circum- 2:49 p.m.: Non-injury traffic ac- 1:20 p.m.: Narcotic activity re- Rohnert Park Ave. stances reported on Country cident reported on NB RPX on ported on Avenida Cala at 10:25 a.m.: Trespassing reported Club Dr. ramp. Camino Corto. 6/7/16 on Adrian Dr. 6:26 p.m.: A 36-year-old male 3:51 p.m.: Fight reported on 1:21 p.m.: CPS referral on Gas- 12:34 a.m.: A 46-year-old male 10:37 a.m.: Suspicious person and a 60-year-old male arrested Commerce Blvd. par Ct. arrested for possession of con- reported on Commerce Blvd. for violation of probation on 3:56 p.m.: Counterfeiting re- 1:42 p.m.: Petty theft reported on trolled substance and violation of 12:02 p.m.: Disturbance reported Redwood Dr. ported on Commerce Blvd. RPX. probation on Roberts Lake Rd. on Hudis St. 7:08 p.m.: Suspicious circum- 4:03 p.m.: A 34-year-old male 2:54 p.m.: Suspicious person re- 8:38 a.m.: Graffiti reported on 12:36 p.m.: Trespassing reported stances reported on Camino arrested for possession of con- ported on Southwest Blvd. Emily Ave. at Evonne Ave. on Lassen Ct. Colegio. trolled substance, controlled sub- 3:36 p.m.: Reckless driving re- 8:55 a.m.: Hit and run reported 1:30 p.m.: Battery reported on 9:25 p.m.: Disturbance reported stance paraphernalia, outside ported on NB RPX on ramp. on Circle Dr. Redwood Dr. on Enterprise Dr. warrant and bench warrant on 4:11 p.m.: Disturbance reported 9:13 a.m.: Suspicious person re- 2:09 p.m.: Suspicious circum- 10:29 p.m.: Disturbance reported Commerce Blvd. on Joanne Ct. ported on Padre Parkway. stances reported on Bridgit Dr. on Santa Alicia Dr. 7:03 p.m.: Narcotic activity re- 5:36 p.m.: Stolen plates reported 9:59 a.m.: Burglary reported on 2:36 p.m.: A 25-year-old female 10:46 p.m.: Disturbance reported ported on Liman Way. on Redwood Dr. Golf Course Dr. arrested for possession of con- on Snyder Ln. 7:18 p.m.: Drunk in public re- 7:11 p.m.: Hit and run reported 10:09 a.m.: A 19-year-old male trolled substance, controlled sub- 10:58 p.m.: Suspicious circum- ported on Commerce Blvd. on Camino Colegio. arrested for trespassing and vio- for possession of billy, blackjack stance paraphernalia, possession stances reported on Redwood Dr. & sandbag on Redwood Dr. 7:18 p.m.: Disturbance reported 7:22 p.m.: Citizen filed crime re- of burglary tools and violation of 11:03 p.m.: Disturbance reported 4:24 p.m.: Disturbance reported on Maurice Ave. at Michael Way. port on Estrella Dr. Established 1993 probation on Commerce Blvd. on Snyder Ln. on Corte Naranja. 7:57 p.m.: Disturbance reported 7:48 p.m.: Defraud innkeeper on 3:10 p.m.: Two 57-year-old fe- 11:13 p.m.: Disturbance reported 9:20 p.m.: Disturbance reported on Michael Way. Padre Parkway. males arrested for petty theft, on Hudis St. on Southwest Blvd. 8:03 p.m.: Disturbance reported 9:50 p.m.: Disturbance reported possession of controlled sub- 11:40 p.m.: A 22-year-old female 10:30 p.m.: Suspicious circum- on Redwood Dr. on Emily Ave. stance and violation of probation and a 24-year-old male arrested stances reported on Alma Ave. 8:37 p.m.: A 49-year-old female 10:39 p.m.: Suspicious circum- on Redwood Dr. for bench warrant on Redwood 11:09 p.m.: Disturbance reported arrested for possession of con- stances reported on Redwood Dr. Member California Printed on 100% 4:10 p.m.: A 22-year-old male Dr. trolled substance paraphernalia 10:58 p.m.: Suspicious person Newspaper Publishers recycled paper on Snyder Ln. Association arrested for burglary, threaten 11:45 p.m.: Suspicious person on Redwood Dr. reported on Redwood Dr. crime with intent to terrorize and reported on Redwood Dr. 6/10/16 9:11 p.m.: Disturbance reported 11:42 p.m.: Disturbance reported ©Rohnert Park, California damage to wireless communica- 12:56 a.m.: Suspicious circum- on Michael Way. on Lamont Ct. tion device on City Center Dr.   stances reported on Madison 10:00 p.m.: Missing person re- 11:56 p.m.: Suspicious person on June 17, 2016 5:53 p.m.: Fight reported on Ave. ported on State Farm Dr. Commerce Blvd. Volume No. 24, Issue No. 20 City Center Dr.  1:00 a.m.: A 29-year-old male ar- 10:36 p.m.: Disturbance reported 6:03 p.m.: Disturbance reported   rested for disorderly conduct and on Commerce Blvd. Cotati Published: Every Friday on Gladstone Way. 
    public intoxication on Madison 6:14 p.m.: Ambulance in route to       Ave. 6/12/16 Phone (707) 584-2222 traffic accident on Redwood Dr. 1:53 a.m.: A juvenile arrested for 6/3/16    1:40 a.m.: Disturbance reported 12:25 a.m.: A 29-year-old male FAX (707) 584-2233 6:51 p.m.: Non-injury traffic ac- on College View Dr. driver unlicensed on R)X. off cident reported on Golf Course   ramp. arrested for possession of con- 2:10 a.m.: Disturbance reported trolled substance and possession Adjudication: The Community Dr. at Snyder Ln.    
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   9:01 a.m.: Burglary reported on on Old Redwood Hwy. per of general circulation in ac- on Montero Dr. LaBath Ave. of divided highway on Com- cordance with the laws of 11:08 p.m.: Petty theft reported  merce Blvd. at Golf Course Dr. 1:38 p.m.: Disturbance reported 9:25 a.m.: Vandalism reported on on E. Cotati Ave. at Windmill California by decree number on RPX. Redwood Dr. 6:37 a.m.: Structure fire on 207762 of the Superior Court of 11:23 p.m.: Suspicious person Emily Ave. Farms Dr. 

 9:53 a.m.: Battery reported on 2:20 p.m.: Vandalism reported Sonoma County, dated August reported on Commerce Blvd. Sonoma Ln. 9:39 a.m.: A 50-year-old female 22, 1994, and qualified for publi- arrested for possession of con- on Old Redwood Hwy. 10:06 a.m.: Burglary reported on 10:45 p.m.: A 27-year-old male cation of matters required by law 6/8/16 Donna Ct. trolled substance, controlled sub- to be published in a newspaper. 12:07 a.m.: A 64-year-old male 6/9/16 stance paraphernalia and outside arrested for DUI on Beverly Dr. 12:02 p.m.: Drunk in public on at E. Cotati Ave. On August 8, 2008 the decree arrested for possession of con- 12:29 a.m.: Drunk driver re- Padre Parkway. warrant on Redwood Dr. 242968 was granted by the Supe- trolled substance paraphernalia ported on Camino Colegio at 9:42 a.m.: A 24-year-old male 12:18 p.m.: Non-injury traffic 6/4/16 rior Court of California to be the and outside warrant on LaBath Mitchell Dr. accident reported on NB RPX on and a 30-year-old female ar- Newspaper of general circulation Ave. at Martin Ave. 4:54 a.m.: A 29-year-old male ar- rested for possession of con- 2:42 a.m.: A prowler reported on ramp. Gillpepper Ln. for City of Rohnert Park, CA. 1:17 a.m.: A 59-year-old male ar- rested for public intoxication on 12:38 p.m.: Suspicious circum- trolled substance, possession of rested for possession of con- Redwood Dr. narcotic controlled substance, 1:20 p.m.: A 35-year-old male Ownership: stances reported on E. Cotati arrested for possession of mari- The Community Voice is a sub- trolled substance and controlled 6:24 a.m.: Suspicious person re- Ave. controlled substance parapherna- substance paraphernalia on ported on Commerce Blvd. lia and violation of probation on juana, use of handheld wireless sidiary of The Shah Family 3:36 p.m.: Suspicious circum- telephone, no proof of insurance LLC., a family owned and oper- Commerce Blvd. 8:13 a.m.: Hit and run reported stances reported on Camino Redwood Dr. 10:11 a.m.: Narcotic activity re- on E. Cotati Ave. 10:52 a.m.: Suspicious circum- and violation of probation on ated business in Rohnert Park Corto. Adrian Dr. since 2003. ported on Landsdown Circle. 9:17 a.m.: Non-injury traffic ac- 3:56 p.m.: A 24-year-old male stances reported on Redwood Dr. 10:21 a.m.: Non-injury traffic ac- cident reported on Commerce 11:22 a.m.: Coroner’s case re- 4:11 p.m.: A 72-year-old male ar- arrested for false imprisonment rested for DUI on E. Cotati Ave. Mission Statement cident reported on NB RPX on Blvd. at RPX. and assault with injury on Sny- ported on Adrian Dr. The Community Voice is pub- ramp. 9:43 a.m.: A 52-year-old male ar- 11:45 a.m.: Reckless driving re- 5:31 p.m.: A non-injury traffic der Ln. accident reported on W. Cotati lished to provide a fair, accurate, 11:10 a.m.: Disturbance reported rested for assault with injury on 5:49 p.m.: Reckless driving re- ported on Petaluma Hill Rd. at objective and honest voice for on Graymill Ct. Snyder Ln. Snyder Ln. Ave. at Hwy 116 So. ported on dead end at Lancaster 6:02 p.m.: Petty theft reported on the community, its leaders, and 11:20 a.m.: A 43-year-old male 10:34 a.m.: Suspicious circum- Dr. 1:05 p.m.: Disturbance reported businesses; leadership that con- arrested for possession of con- stances reported on LaBath Ave. on Barbi Ln. El Rancho Dr. 5:52 p.m.: Suspicious person re- 9:35 p.m.: Stolen vehicle re- tributes to the betterment of our trolled substance, controlled sub- at Martin Ave. ported on RPX. 2:34 p.m.: Disturbance reported community; information that re- stance paraphernalia and 11:04 a.m.: Disturbance reported on Barbi Ln. ported on W. Sierra Ave. 6:11 p.m.: A 45-yer-old male ar- 11:24 p.m.: Reckless driving re- flects our community in every- violation of probation on NB on City Center Dr. rested for public intoxication on 4:07 p.m.: Petty theft reported on thing we do. RPX on ramp. 1:18 p.m.: Non-injury traffic ac- Redwood Dr. ported on E. Cotati Ave. at W. Hunter Dr. Sierra Ave. We will continuously serve as 11:50 a.m.: Suspicious circum- cident reported on Commerce 6:55 p.m.: Petty theft reported on 4:35 p.m.: A 19-year-old male the leading information source stances reported on Redwood Dr. Blvd. Redwood Dr. arrested for robbery, possession while never compromising our 5:00 p.m.: Non-injury traffic ac- 1:23 p.m.: Petty theft reported on 7:28 p.m.: Ambulance in route to of narcotic controlled substance 6/5/16 12:39 a.m.: Disturbance reported principles by exercising our role cident reported on Redwood Dr. College View Dr. traffic accident reported on and controlled substance para- on Macklin Dr. of seeking practical solutions and at RPX. 1:58 p.m.: Disturbance reported Country Club Dr. phernalia on Redwood Dr. 7:18 a.m.: Burglary reported on protecting those living within our 3:58 p.m.: A 35-year-old female on Snyder Ln. 7:32 p.m.: Petty theft reported on 4:49 p.m.: Hazardous condition E. Cotati Ave. community. arrested for possession of nar- 2:43 p.m.: Non-injury traffic ac- RPX. reported on Adrian Dr. at Santa 2:32 p.m.: Hit and run reported cotic controlled substance, con- cident reported on RPX at State 7:38 p.m.: Suspicious circum- Barbara Ct. Publisher/CEO: Yatin Shah on Redwood Dr. trolled substance paraphernalia Farm Dr. stances reported on Commerce 5:02 p.m.: Arson reported on Advertising: Allen Wales 7:52 p.m.: A 23-year-old male and violation of probation on 2:52 p.m.: Suspicious person re- Blvd. Redwood Dr. arrested for possession of Sue Piland, Victoria Lipsey Redwood Dr. ported on Redwood Dr. 8:00 p.m.: A 37-year-old female 7:00 p.m.: Arson reported on switch-blade knife and Beverly Business office: Rose Shah 5:18 p.m.: Disturbance reported 3:43 p.m.: A 38-year-old female arrested for possession of con- Copeland Creek Tr. at Redwood Dr. at Bonnie Ave. Circulation: Bill Poole on Commerce Blvd. and a 45-year-old male arrested trolled substance and controlled Dr. General Office: Claudia Smith substance paraphernalia on 7:24 p.m.: A 20-year-old male and a 19-year-old male arrested 6/6/16 News: Kayla Webster and Commerce Blvd. 9:28 p.m.: Disturbance reported for DUI, public intoxication and 9:14 a.m.: A 22-year-old female Dave Williams on RPX. minor possess alcohol on Red- arrested for outside warrant on E. Photographers: 9:55 p.m.: Burglary reported on wood Dr. Cotati Ave. Robert Grant, Conner Gibson LaBath Ave. 7:29 p.m.: Counterfeiting re- 9:42 a.m.: Suspicious circum- stances on Macklin Dr. at Park Jane Peleti 10:14 p.m.: A 37-year-old male ported on Commerce Blvd. arrested for possession of con- 10:35 p.m.: Disturbance reported Ave. News, column & guest column 1:56 p.m.: Suspicious circum- contributors: trolled substance and violation of on Golf Course Dr. 10:42 p.m.: Suspicious person stances reported on Hwy. 116 S. Jud Snyder, Thomas Elias, Julie probation on Genesis Ct. 11:14 p.m.: Suspicious circum- reported on Fauna Ave. at Fuch- 8:20 p.m.: Disturbance reported Ann Soukoulis, Steve Campbell, stances reported on Liana Ct. sia Ave. on Portal St. George Malkemus, Ken Weise, 11:41 p.m.: A 37-year-old female 10:53 p.m.: Suspicious person Scott Sheldon, Jeff James, Dawn arrested for DUI on Redwood reported on Maurice Ave. at 6/7/16 12:08 a.m.: Disturbance reported Dolan, Bill Hanson, Irene Dr. Mercedes Way. on Santero Way. Hilsendager, Bernice Owen, Is- 11:42 p.m.: Disturbance reported on Mammoth Dr. 6/13/16 12:28 a.m.: Disturbance reported abella Giovenazzo & Darrin 11:52 p.m.: A juvenile arrested 12:38 a.m.: Disturbance reported on Hwy. 116 So. Jenkins. for reckless driving and driver on Country Club Dr. 5:22 a.m.: Suspicious person re- Website & Social Media: unlicensed on Redwood Dr. 2:01 a.m.: Disturbance reported ported on Old Redwood Hwy. Lisa Bagwell on Country Club Dr. 8:02 a.m.: Suspicious person re- 6/11/16 2:32 a.m.: Missing person re- ported on George St. Home delivery to the communi- ported on Redwood Dr. 9:11 a.m.: A 42-year-old female ties of Rohnert Park, Cotati and 12:03 a.m.: A 41-year-old male arrested for possession of con- 3:24 a.m.: Suspicious circum- arrested for driving with sus- Penngrove $30 per year. To sub- stances reported on Mercedes pended/revoked license, posses- scribe call 584-2222 ext 104 trolled substance paraphernalia on RPX. Way. sion of open container while Letters: 12:30 p.m.: A 29-year-old male 4:07 a.m.: Disturbance reported driving and possession of con- [email protected] arrested for possession of con- on Country Club Dr. trolled substance on E. Cotati trolled substance on Jasmine Cir- 5:32 a.m.: Citizen filed crime re- Ave. Mailing Address: cle at RPX. port on Grandview Way. 1:54 p.m.: Disturbance reported P O Box 2038, Rohnert Park, 3:47 a.m.: Disturbance reported 7:08 a.m.: Suspicious person re- on Ryan Ln. CA 94927 on Bonita Ave. ported on Redwood Dr. 2:50 p.m.: Disturbance reported 4:13 a.m.: Disturbance reported 8:38 a.m.: Petty theft reported on on Cypress Ave. at Valparaiso Physical Address: on Burton Ave. Liman Way. Ave. 100 Professional Center Drive, 5:00 a.m.: A 25-year-old male ar- 10:03 a.m.: Grand theft reported 6:13 p.m.: Non-injury traffic ac- Suite 110, Rohnert Park rested for violation of probation on Griffin Way. cident reported on Old Redwood Web site: on No Name St. at Southwest 10:10 a.m.: A 29-year-old male Hwy. thecommunityvoice.com Blvd. arrested for possession of nar- 6:06 a.m.: Disturbance reported cotic controlled substance. Ad Deadlines: on Redwood Dr. 11:41 a.m.: A 53-year-old male Classified Liners: 10 a.m. Tuesday, 9:11 a.m.: A 24-year-old male ar- arrested for violation of court for the following Friday. rested for possession of con- order on Middlebrook Way. trolled substance paraphernalia 11:42 a.m.: Disturbance reported Additional Display ads: 3 p.m. Friday, for the and violation of probation on on Mattice Ln. police logs following Friday. Commerce Blvd. 12:43 p.m.: Non-injury traffic Printed by: 12:41 p.m.: Suspicious person accident reported on NB RPX on See page 7 reported on Southwest Blvd. ramp. The Community Voice Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove Friday, June 17, 2016 - 3 To See a World in a Grain of

SandDo you ever think about the plates have been through geo- sand between your toes at the logic time.” beach? Sonoma State University With his team of SSU under- Geology Professor Owen Anfin- graduates, Anfinson is currently son sure does. And if that sand is testing the hypothesis that large from the coast near Point Reyes, regions of California, including he can tell you it’s older than the eastern Klamath Mountains, many dinosaur fossils and possi- the northern Sierra Nevada, and bly formed when the land was possibly parts of Point Reyes, part of the Arctic’s now frozen were once in a far more northern tundra. position on Earth. In other words, he can see the By drilling microscopic holes world’s changes over millions of into these tiny grains, Anfinson years through a few grains of is able to see when the Earth sand. went through major geologic First, he fills a bag of sand changes. He has recently pub- from a beach about 30 miles lished papers on the use of this from SSU. Using a combination novel technique on samples from of microscopes, electromagnets, the Canadian Arctic and Italian chemistry lab liquids and gold Alps. prospecting tools, Anfinson can “Poet William Blake envi- isolate the mineral zircon. sioned a world inside a grain of He’s looking for zircon specif- sand, but his generation lacked ically because the crystal struc- the technology to unlock the true ture naturally contains uranium, secrets of that beautifully com- which can be age dated using a plex world,” says Anfinson. He calculation involving the ele- referring to the poem “Auguries ment’s half-life and the amount of Innocence,” which begins: of lead in a given grain. With re- cent technological advances, An- To see a World in a Grain of finson can date up to 100 grains Sand in two hours — call it geological And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, speed dating — to give a good Hold Infinity in the palm of your idea of just how old these rocks hand really are. And Eternity in an hour “The information from these dates and geochemical finger- Anfinson continues, “The prints allows us to compare truth is these sand grains hold a rocks from around the world,” rich and deep story that may hold says Anfinson. “By tying these the key to reconstructing the tec- rock units back to a specific time tonic history of our planet.” and place of formation, we can Submitted by SSU determine where our tectonic Paint night in Petaluma on June 24 William Rains (6) works on his swimming skills with Savannah Coen and Jordan Marshall at the annual “Cycle Without Limits” Summer An opportunity for friends to which benefits local families in Bike & Swim Camp 2016. This camp is typically held at the SSU Main Gymnasium and Pool. celebrate summer with fabulous need. Photo by Robert Grant women and help local families in There are only 50 spots for need occurs June 24 at 6:30 p.m. this event so early signups are at a countryside home in suggested. Go to www.painted- Petaluma. cellars.com/event/fabulous- It will be a night of socializing women to register.. Children with special needs learn and creative fun at 919 Eastman Lane in Petaluma. The gathering will take place outside in a sce- to ride bicycles and swim nic field and participants will The Cycle Without Limits summer bike and swim camp at Summer campers also participate in swimming and outdoor play. discover how easy and relaxing Sonoma State University will teach children with special needs how Children from Sonoma County and other Bay Area locations will it can be to paint a beautiful sun- to ride bicycles June 13-17. These children often have a history of attend the weeklong camp directed by SSU kinesiology professor flower. difficulty learning how to ride a bike using traditional methods. Elaine McHugh. Desserts and wine will be The annual camp features instruction through United Cerebral Instructors include adapted physical education teachers, along served. The cost is $50 per per- Palsy of the North Bay using specially designed pneumatic trainer with students from SSU and local high schools. For more informa- son, which will include all mate- bikes that allow children to master the skills of riding a two-wheeler tion visit United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay. rial. The proceeds will go toward while providing extra stability during the learning process. Most Submitted by SSU “Our Gifts of the Heart” fund, campers learn to ride in less than one week’s time.

BPolicey Kayla Webster carry Special Olympics Flame of Hope Alhaji Conteh Rohnert Park and Cotati’s po- A 2001 Rancho Cotate lice forces could be seen in stride High School graduate, be- with members of California came the first member of his Highway Patrol, Sonoma County family to earn a doctorate de- Probation and Special Olympics gree. athletes as they completed their Conteh, after graduating leg of the relay to bring the from Rancho Cotate, attended Flame of Hope to the 2016 San Diego State University Northern California Special for six years and graduated Olympics. with a BA in history. He then On Wednesday, June 15, run- earned his Master’s degree ners carried the torch from from Temple University Mary’s Pizza Shack in Rohnert Philadelphia. After seven Park to Applebee’s in Petaluma. years at Howard University in Hundreds of officers in the Washington, DC, Conteh northern region of California proudly earned his PhD. will participate in the tradition His family couldn’t be any until the torch reaches its home prouder of him. at the University of California Davis on June 24. Petaluma police officers took over the relay once the party made it to Applebee’s. They’ll
  walk it to the other side of Petaluma, where officers from
 Marin County will continue the relay to Davis. Once at Davis,    700 athletes from 47 different counties will compete in aquat-   
ics, bocce, tennis, and track and field with the assistance of 200 Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety along with Cotati Police, Santa Rosa Police, and California Highway Patrol joined together volunteer coaches. for the annual running of the Flame of Hope for Special Olympics. Santa Rosa Police delivered the torch to Rohnert Park Public Safety, Cotati Police and California Highway Patrol at Mary’s Pizza who then ran the torch down to Applebee’s at the north end of Petaluma to hand it off to the Petaluma Police for the last leg of the journey, which ended at the Veteran’s Memorial building at the south end of the City. Photo by Robert Grant        Civil War reenactment  
 

scheduledCivil War Days in Duncan’s Friday for and camping July on site while 18-19p.m. The cost is $12 for adults,    
  Mills, a re-enactment of life and the spectators view the battles $6 for children 6-12 and free for times in Virginia in 1863, will Saturday and Sunday. So July under children under five. Park-    take place July 18-19. 18-19 will have the serene Dun- ing is $5 per car. Bring cash, as American Civil War reenact- can’s Mills pasture turned into a no credit cards are accepted. The    ments have always drawn a loud and boisterous battle site will be at Freezeout Road,  
             fairly large following of enthusi- ground. Duncan’s Mills. For more infor- 
 astic participants, young and old The times for this historically mation, call (707) 922-5901 or                   and willing to brave the weather weekend is Saturday 9 a.m.-5 email information@civilwar- 
and expend money and resources p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.-3 days.net.          
in their efforts to duplicate the     events even down to the smallest      recorded details. Some may even     
attend classes put on by sponsors   
where they learn how to dress, 
 cook, eat and even “die” just as real Civil War soldiers. Some people are interested in getting the historical perspective, particularly if they can trace their Rohnert Park’s Newest ancestry back to those who fought in that war. • Clean In addition to military re-en- actment, a significant part of • Quiet All services Civil War reenactment includes during moth of the portrayal of civilians, includ- • Certified June, 2016 ing men, women and children. % off This can include portrayals as • Professional varied as soldiers’ aid societies, • Private • Affordable     
     settlers, saloon proprietors, mu- 


sicians and insurance salesmen. 1451 Southwest Blvd University Square   
   A typical Civil War reenact- 10     
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ment takes place over a weekend 10 am - 10 pm    with the participants arriving on 707-792-2968 4 - Friday, June 17, 2016 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove The Community Voice Ingenious homeless sheltered next to RP City Hall Copeland and Hinebaugh ity the newcomers had small but a pile of boxes so it looked pened. Could this happen to down, none of them attracted creeks are favored. TV sets and hot plates for cook- like just temporary storage,” he other vacant offices on the first curiosity from pedestrians and Local government like city ing. The toilets didn’t flush so said. “While we were inside an floor or empty warehouses else- motorists and probably only councils can cope with home- bathroom floors became toilets. adult male on a bicycle came up where in the city? The homeless cursory checks from DPS patrol less in their cities, but the main Anne said the “odors were atro- and asked us if he could remove would like free electricity, but cars. burdens are carried by county cious and there was graffiti all his backpack from the building. it’s not vital and covered vacan- But the location of this van- and state agencies. over the walls.” Atkins said he could. He did cies are preferred shelter to dalized building only a few and drove away.” shrubbery patches along creeks steps from the new city hall is PLIGHT OF THE homeless THE NEW OCCUPANTS or storefront concrete side- somewhat embarrassing. Some was brought full-face to Rohn- escaped detection by covering IT SURE BRINGS THE walks. credit should be given to the in- ert Park’s city council when the windows with black paint, homeless problem “full face” to Since this building and its genuity of the homeless. We’ll Tim Danesi and Anne Ras- didn’t dare go outdoors when the city council and will no Tudor-style office building be- have to wait for police and city mussen of the RP Historical city hall was open and must doubt bring on an investigation tween it and the former city hall hall investigators to smooth out Society were taken on a tour of have been pretty quiet at night into how this could have hap- are all scheduled to be torn and explain the embarrassment. two of the buildings on Avram so pedestrians on sidewalks and Avenue which are slated to be occasional Public Safety patrol torn down soon. Danesi asked cars wouldn’t be alerted. No the city if he could check and one has any idea how many ten- see if the old city hall on Com- ants with free electricity lived WE’VE ALL SEEN home- merce Blvd. and the two-story here and neither Tim or Anne less people circulating their abandoned office building next knew where the back entry was. way around Rohnert Park and to the new city hall might have Only Copeland Creek is behind Cotati, their possessions neatly some historical artifacts for his the two-story building. compacted in plastic bags and collection. City hall said OK, No one knows when the bedrolls lashed tightly and and Bryce Atkins, staff analyst, homeless broke into the build- pushing a shopping cart or wob- had the keys and escorted Tim ing but it ranks as “posh living” bling on a bicycle with side and Anne. compared to sheltering in baskets attached, they’re mod- There was little left to sal- patches of shrubbery. It’s un- els of human self-containment vage in the old city hall. Tim known who paid the electricity lifestyle. was there earlier and picked up bill but I assume city hall did Sonoma County has a pretty a few (name plates, ashtrays) every month. good system to help the home- for his collection. What really Nobody in city hall detected less with shelters and verbal held a surprise was the office any unusual odors like a guidance. But the problem building next to the new city flooded toilet or cooking odors never seems to get smaller hall. even though city hall parking is every year and some experts “It was a mess,” said Anne. on the eastern flank of it. Peer- say the homeless population is “Even though nobody had of- ing into the main entry door still growing despite the eco- fices there, the electricity was does not reveal any clues as to nomic recovery. It’s difficult to not turned off and the homeless what’s going on inside. Danesi say, for the homeless not able to found a way to get inside. It said they piled cardboard con- find shelter have to create indi- smelled awful.” tainers inside the main entry. vidual havens wherever they Apparently there was no “Anybody peering into the can find privacy. Shrubbery in water supply, but with electric- main door would see nothing The good life in Sonoma County As I write choose to do so. Another community can ban this, the Cali- them. And the people decide the level and nature fornia State of development through creation and adoption of Legislature is general plans and zoning codes. considering a Growing up in Sonoma County, I remember troubling hous- my parents’ friends visiting from outside the area ing proposal by and saying, “This is one of the nicest places in Governor the world. You’re so lucky to live here.” I have Brown. He is to agree; we live in a special place. And it is so seeking to vir- partly because we’ve chosen to preserve natural tually eliminate spaces, parks, and community separators be- local input, cit- tween cities. We were able to accomplish these izen involve- things by deciding locally – through voter ap- ment, and proved urban growth boundaries, through voter community approved growth management ordinances, City of RP Updates consideration through voter approved taxes for open space By Darrin Jenkins from new hous- preservation, and through community vetted gen- RP grads at Tomales High School ing develop- eral plans for locally appropriate growth. Sacra- Devin Mayo and Clara Wright, both from Rohnert Park, graduated from Tomales High last Friday. ments. The mento politicians should not undermine our local Being part of the Class of 2016 is especially noteworthy because they were the 100th class to proposal is being called “by right” because any desires, for the sake of housing developers. graduate from the school. developer would have an absolute right to con- The high cost of housing, either for purchase Photo by Robert Grant struct multi-family housing nearly anywhere or rent, is a concern to many of us. We want our within a city. The proposed law requires no pub- children to grow up and be able to live here too. lic review, no appeal process, and no environ- Any grandparent knows the gravitational pull of construction right now in the University District frees up those units, creating increased supply at mental review for multi-family housing projects. grandchildren and we want them close by. We along Rohnert Park Expressway. Just as my chil- all affordability levels. In addition, the developer To make matters worse, he has attached the bill want our businesses to easily access the workers dren played soccer in “M” park with children will later construct 210 affordable housing units to the state budget, which must be passed in June that need to be successful. We want our residents from all sections, so will future generations play set aside for working households with lower in- and is approved with just a majority vote of the and employees to enjoy short, easy commutes. in “K” park. comes. legislature. Housing costs are high because demand currently While the size and cost of the new homes in Development is best managed within the com- Countless surveys show that Americans find outstrips supply. Rohnert Park is doing its part to the University District won’t put them in the cat- munity, not from Sacramento. I’m confident we their local government – cities – to be much address this issue with managed housing con- egory of “starter” homes, they do offer an oppor- will be a better community for using local input more responsive and well managed than state or struction on the eastside. Just as our city added tunity for residents to move up from smaller to create opportunities for our children and oth- federal governments. This is because local resi- twelve lettered sections since the original “A” homes, condominiums, or rentals. This in turn ers to join The Friendly City. dents drive the nature of their communities – just section, we are look at the character differences between even in the process of Cotati and Rohnert Park or Sonoma and Santa adding a few Rosa. With local control, a community can allow more. “K” sec- franchises, leaf blowers, or roundabouts if they tion is under Coastal commissionPoland. The meeting produced a clear that ex parte ex communica- partesions and boards oftenban whine that hotel napkin outline of a $3.3 bil- tions have also long been a key they rule on so many cases they’d lion charge to Edison customers, part of how the state’s Coastal be swamped if they had to act  



  who might get off the hook later Commission operates. No one only on information in submitted this summer for at least some of knows how much influence con- documents. They say their talks the expense of closing the San sultants meeting privately with with parties affected by their rul- Onofre Nuclear Generating Sta- commissioners had over the ings give them better, more com- tion, caused in large part by an springtime firing of that agency’s plete understanding. Edison blunder. strongly environmentalist former But these officials are often Before then, executives of Pa- executive director. well-paid, the PUC commission- cific Gas & Electric Co. were al- Brown, whose coastal ap- ers and many other state board ready talking and emailing pointees approved the firing, has members taking home six-figure secretly with PUC members and so far said nothing about ex parte salaries. Why shouldn’t they pore staff about how to ease their costs communications, or whether he over detailed documents, rather for the 2010 San Bruno gas will veto the bill banning them than subjecting themselves to the pipeline explosion that killed from Coastal Commission opera- blandishments of lobbyists, con- Thomas D. Elias eight and destroyed dozens of tions that easily passed the state sultants and landowners? At the California focus homes. Senate. It is carried by Democrat PUC, commissioners also often These were classic examples of Hannah Beth Jackson, who repre- have private meetings with Wall ex parte communications, a prac- sents much of the Santa Barbara Street bankers whose investment There’s a good chance state tice that’s long allowed both sides and Ventura county coastline. choices can be affected by state lawmakers this year will pass a of disputes before some state reg- Jackson’s bill is fine as far as it rulings, especially if those %$
$  ban on ex parte communications ulatory agencies to make their goes, but it falls far short of bankers know in advance which involving members of the Coastal % ! ! case in private. Reality is that a what’s needed. Brown’s 2015 way a decision will go. Commission. It’s a nice idea, but big advantage always accrues to veto means ex parte communica- All of which means the playing %   inadequate. utilities and other interests with tions are still legal at the PUC, field in state government right Ex parte communications – the the money to hire full-time advo- where commissioners lately now tilts toward favoring big %  "   legalistic name for private meet- cates paid to develop close ties adopted their own rule against money interests. Sure, a ban on ex ings, phone calls and email ex- %  # with regulators. such conversations or emails. But parte communications by coastal changes between key state Last year, legislators unani- the commission can cancel that commissioners would be a step in officials and the people or compa- mously passed several PUC re- rule anytime, and just might when the right direction, but it’s just not    nies they regulate – emerged two 
 form bills including a ban on ex the heat is off. enough, not when the same prac- years ago as one of the most cor- parte communications with com- Ex parte communications are tice is common elsewhere, too.  
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       The Community Voice Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove Friday, June 17, 2016 - 5 Community Events Calendar June 17 through June 30, 2016 Friday, June 17 • All tickets on sale for • Steele Lane Community Sunday, June 19 Wednesday, June 22 Sonoma County Fair at the box Center, 415 Steele Ln., Santa Sunday, June 26 • The Rohnert Park Farmers’ office at 8 a.m. and online start- Rosa, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. is show- • Sonoma Lavender Barn, • Steele Lane Community Market is open 2 – 8 p.m. at the ing at 12:00 NOON. Discounts ing coastal waters west paint- 8537 Sonoma Highway (Hwy Center, 415 Steele Ln., Santa • Sonoma Lavender Barn, Rohnert Park-Cotati Library, available online or at the Fair- ings by V. Hadady. 12) Kenwood is open to the Rosa, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. is show- 8537 Sonoma Highway (Hwy 6250 Lynne Conde Wy. Live grounds Box Office 8:30 a.m. – public only on June 18-19 and ing coastal waters west paint- 12) Kenwood is open to the music every week. This week, 4:30 p.m. M-F until July 21 or Saturday, June 18 June 25-16 from 12 p.m. – 4 ings by V. Hadady. public only on June 18-19 and Soulshine Blues Band is pro- while supplies last. Call 707- p.m. Enjoy the fields for pic- June 25-16 from 12 p.m. – 4 viding the music. 545-4200 for more information. • A Taste of Open Field tures and U-Cut lavender for Thursday, June 23 p.m. Enjoy the fields for pic- Farm, An Agricultural Heritage purchase~ No plants for sale. tures and U-Cut lavender for Series Public Outing, 10 a.m. – Sonoma Lavender Marketplace • Steele Lane Community purchase~ No plants for sale. 1 p.m. will be open for purchasing Center, 415 Steele Ln., Santa Sonoma Lavender Marketplace Address given to partici- lavender products at 20-50% off Rosa, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. is show- will be open for purchasing pants, private property. Call retail pricing: Hundreds of ing coastal waters west paint- lavender products at 20-50% off 707-569-1448 Ext. 114 for lavender products including ings by V. Hadady. retail pricing: Hundreds of more information. hot/cold spa wraps, neck pil- • Planning Commission lavender products including • Sonoma Lavender Barn, lows, booties, mittens, lavender Meeting, 6 p.m., 130 Avram hot/cold spa wraps, neck pil- 8537 Sonoma Highway (Hwy bath & body, diffusers, Candles, Ave., Rohnert Park. This meet- lows, booties, mittens, lavender 12) Kenwood is open to the gifts, sachets, bouquets, and ing will be televised live on bath & body, diffusers, Candles, public only on June 18-19 and more. Event is Free. Call 707- Channel 26. gifts, sachets, bouquets, and June 25-16 from 12 p.m. – 4 523-4411 Ext. 2 for more infor- • Cotati Community Farmers more. Event is Free. Call 707- Religion and Spirituality Directory p.m. Enjoy the fields for pic- mation. Market at La Plaza Park from 523-4411 Ext. 2 for more infor- tures and U-Cut lavender for • 36th Annual Cotati Jazz 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. mation. purchase~ No plants for sale. Festival at LaPlaza Park & • Megan Furth Harvest FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sonoma Lavender Marketplace Downtown Cotati, Noon to 5 Pantry – Free fruits and vegeta- Monday, June 27 Rev. Jim Robie will be open for purchasing p.m. Wine, Music, Dancing, bles for children 0-5 years old. WORSHIP 10 AM, SUNDAY lavender products at 20-50% off Food etc. The biggest little free Low income families with chil- • Bicycle and Pedestrian Ad- CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER retail pricing: Hundreds of jazz festival in Sonoma County. dren and pregnant women visory Committee Meeting, THIS IS A PC(USA) CONGREGATION. lavender products including should come to 450 Jefferson 6:30 p.m., 2nd Floor Confer- "A THOUGHTFUL AND CONTEMPLATIVE hot/cold spa wraps, neck pil- Monday, June 20, St., Petaluma, from 1 p.m. – 2 ence Room 130 Avram Ave., WORSHIP EXPERIENCE". lows, booties, mittens, lavender p.m. Bring child’s birth certifi- Rohnert Park. 190 ARLEN DR. bath & body, diffusers, Candles, • Steele Lane Community cate or Medi-Cal card or other ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928 gifts, sachets, bouquets, and Center, 415 Steele Ln., Santa proof of child’s birthday. For Tuesday, June 28 WWW.FAITHPRESBYTERIANRP.ORG more. Event is Free. . Call Rosa, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. is show- more information call Redwood 707-523-4411 Ext. 2 for more ing coastal waters west paint- Empire Food Bank at 523-7900. • City Council Joint Regular CROSS AND CROWN LUTHERAN information. ings by V. Hadady. Meeting, 5 p.m., City Hall – CHURCH AND SCHOOL • Mr. Schulz Goes to Wash- Council Chaber, 130 Avram 5475 Snyder Lane - Rohnert Park ington, Charles M. Schulz Mu- Tuesday, June 21 Ave., Rohnert Park. This meet- Church Phone: 707/795-7853 seum, 2301 Hardies Lane, FBN ing will be televised live on School Phone: 707/795-7863 Santa Rosa. This is an all day • Steele Lane Community Channel 26. event, Cost $10. Visit the Center, 415 Steele Ln., Santa Church Web Site: School Web Site: Rosa, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. is show- Publishing Wednesday, June 29 www.crossandcrownrp.org www.crossandcrownschoolrp.org Schulz Museum's current ex- hibit "Mr. Schulz Goes to ing coastal waters west paint- Single business Washington. Peanuts and poli- ings by V. Hadady. and up to No events listed Sunday Services: tics brushed elbows many • Cloverdale Tuesday Farm- 8 am ------Worship times. For more information ers Market, 227 North 2 owners Thursday, June 30 9 am ------Education call 707-579-4452. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, 3 10 am------Worship p.m. – 6 p.m. Cost: Free. For • Cotati Community Farmers more information call Marne Market at La Plaza Park from SHILOH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Dupere, 707-900-8040. 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Rev. Samuel Tharpe (Pastor) $ • Megan Furth Harvest Pantry – Free fruits and vegeta- BIBLE STUDY 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10 AM bles for children 0-5 years old. 30 Low income families with chil- 7450 SANTA BARBARA AVE. 584-2222 dren and pregnant women ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928 should come to 450 Jefferson 707-322-1251 Friday, June 24 St., Petaluma, from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Bring child’s birth certifi- ST. JOHN'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • The Rohnert Park Farmers’ cate or Medi-Cal card or other 5150 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, Phone: 584-9780 Market is open 2 – 8 p.m. at the proof of child’s birthday. For E-mail: [email protected] Rohnert Park-Cotati Library, more information call Redwood Sunday Worship 10:30 am 6250 Lynne Conde Wy. Live Empire Food Bank at 523-7900. Concurrent with child care music every week. This week Enter from Parkway Drive lot Mr. Blackwell & The MBA’s (Rohnert Park Dental Village) provides the music. LETTERS TO "A progressive church with friendly people" • Vision Health Optometry -All welcome holding Maui Jim Frame Show, THE VOICE 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1440 Medical Rev. Jola Bortner, Pastor Center Dr., Rohnert Park. Join www.stjohnsunitedmethodist.org us for fun, food, prizes! See all Rohnert Park the New Maui Jim frames! Win Citizens’ Academy a pair of Maui Jim Sunglasses! The Community Vopice To be a part of religious directory Buy raffle tickets now! All do- I recently attended the Rohn- nations go to the You Thrive ert Park Citizens’ Academy con- call us at 584-2222 Program at Technology Middle ducted by our local Department School which works with of Public Safety. The goal of the young people who are in gangs 10 evening classes was to en- Should landlords have to pay a fine every time police or at-risk of joining gangs. hance community relationships by educating a dozen “students” officers break up a loud party? Saturday, June 25 on what happens behind the badge. We learned details about • Sonoma Lavender Barn, police and fire procedures and Yes. 8537 Sonoma Highway (Hwy asked questions about regula- 12) Kenwood is open to the tions governing the use of force, Submit public only on June 18-19 and local tactics, and legal require- No. June 25-16 from 12 p.m. – 4 ments in a variety of situations. p.m. Enjoy the fields for pic- Details on investigations, evi- tures and U-Cut lavender for dence handling, traffic statistics, I am not sure, I need more information on this subject. purchase~ No plants for sale. impaired driving incidents, and Sonoma Lavender Marketplace many other activities helped us your event will be open for purchasing understand the magnitude of the lavender products at 20-50% off tasks at hand. The specifics were at Calendar@ retail pricing: Hundreds of interesting and outlined the level Vote now @ TheCommunityVoice.com lavender products including of detail required of these profes- hot/cold spa wraps, neck pil- sionals on a day-to-day basis, but TheCommunityVoice.com lows, booties, mittens, lavender the one thing that was most im- bath & body, diffusers, Candles, pressive about our public safety gifts, sachets, bouquets, and folks is that they are truly mem- more. Event is Free. Call 707- bers of our community. They Results from previous poll 523-4411 Ext. 2 for more infor- coach little league teams, attend Have events at Tech High damaged your confidence in mation. family graduations, and volun- • Mr. Schulz Goes to Wash- teer their off-duty time to local the school district? ington, Charles M. Schulz Mu- groups. Each instructor ex- seum, 2301 Hardies Lane, pressed satisfaction with as- Total votes 534 FREE to Santa Rosa. This is an all day signed tasks and the opportunity event, Cost $10. Visit the to be part of our city. I am thank- • (37%) Non-profit and Schulz Museum's current ex- ful that we have these dedicated Yes. 198 hibit "Mr. Schulz Goes to police and fire professionals • No. 248 (46%) Washington. Peanuts and poli- serving Rohnert Park. I encour- community oriented tics brushed elbows many age others to attend a Citizens’ times. For more information Academy in the future to learn • Not sure, need more information. 88 (16%) call 707-579-4452. more. Andy Durkee events only. Rohnert Park

The Community Voice encour- ages readers to submit letters for publication. Letters must in- clude the author’s first and last name, telephone number and address for verification. We will June 2016 — Week 1 not publish unsigned letters or e-mails, and we reserve the right to edit or refuse letters. Big surprises are Dreams do come true, Cunning Cancer. You Long live romance! in store for you as you are about to know how to make a A trip fans the flames Please keep your remarks free this week. Enjoy, learn this week, Aries. splash, and you make of passion and makes from obscenities. The Commu- Capricorn! A review Make sure you pay a big one at a meeting, this week one to of your finances it forward. A loved so big you receive an remember. Enjoy, nity Voice will not publish more reveals the budget one throws you for offer you can’t refuse. Libra. A memo invites than one letter in a 60-day pe- crunching has paid off. a loop with their A date draws near. further investigation. Celebrate with a night announcement. riod from any one person. December 22– out. March 21– June 22– September 23– Please keep letters to a maxi- January 19 April 19 July 22 October 22 mum of 500 words and mail them to P.O. Box 2038, Rohnert Park, CA, 94927, or e-mail let- Try, try, try, Aquarius, Pipe down, Taurus. Making up is hard to O, Scorpio, O, and you will succeed. You’re blowing things do, but not impossible, Scorpio. Where have [email protected]. It will take some out of proportion. A Leo. Admit you’re at you been? You’ve doing, but you will trek north will bring fault and apologize had your nose to the come out on top. A some much-needed for your mistakes. A grindstone for so long friend could use some perspective. An treasure is uncovered that you’re missing honest advice. argument is won. in the most unusual of out on some major places. milestones. ET YOUR January 20– April 20– July 23– October 23– L February 18 May 20 August 22 November 21 VOICE BE Psst, Pisces. There’s Courage will be A loved one is in dire You’ve never been a mischief-maker in called for this week, need. Do everything one to be pushy, but your midst, and they as confrontations you can, even if it you have no choice are up to something ensue. Stand by your means you have to with a certain friend. HEARD for sure. Keep an convictions, Gemini. make some sacrifices. They won’t make eye out. A love letter A memorial provides a They will return the a decision without gets the home fires moment for reflection. favor, Virgo. your insistence, burning. Sagittarius. SEND YOUR February 19– May 21– August 23– November 22– March 20 June 21 September 22 December 21 LETTERSTO

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY letters@ thecommunityvoice.com 6 - Friday, June 17, 2016 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove The Community Voice Public Notices: Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement LIEN SALE NOTICE Fictitious Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement File No. 2016-01919 File No. 2016-01961 Notice here by given pursuant to sections File No. 201601927 File No. 2016-01984 File No. 2016-02007 The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business 3071 and 3072 of the civil code of the The following person(s) are doing The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business as 1) Steele and Hops, 2) Steele & Hops, 3) as Thunderbolt Yoga and Ayurveda, 616 state of California, the undersigned, business as as Kori Danielle Photography, 1614 Hexem as Just Enjoy, 2779 Royal Oak Place, Santa Boulevard Automotive, 1490 Petaluma Steele and Hops Public House, 4) Steele & Petaluma Blvd. N. Ste. B, Petaluma, CA Starbucks Coffee, 733 Coddingtown Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Sonoma Rosa, CA 95403. Sonoma County. Mailing Hops Public House, 1901 Mendocino Ave., 94952. Sonoma County. Mailing address: Blve., Petaluma, CA 94952 County. Mailing address: Same. Regis- address: Same. Registered Owner(s): Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Sonoma County. Same. Registered Owner(s): Leah Joan Ka- Will sale at public sale on; July 5, 2016 Mall, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, Sonoma tered Owner(s): Korissa D. Hoekstra. This Amanda Stanbro. This business is con- Mailing address: Same. Registered plan. This business is conducted by An In- 10:00AM County. Registered Owner(s): Coffee business is conducted by An Individual. ducted by An Individual. The registrant Owner(s): CTB Hospitality. This business dividual. The registrant commenced to House Holdings, Inc., 2401 Utah Av- The registrant commenced to transact busi- commenced to transact business under the is conducted by A Corporation. The regis- transact business under the fictitious name 1969 FORD MSTNG LIC#119PNM CA. enue South, #800, Seattle, WA 98134; ness under the fictitious name or names fictitious name or names above 5/1/2016. trant commenced to transact business or names above n/a. Signature Leah Ka- VIN#9T01T204634 Washington. above n/a. Signature Korissa Hoekstra. Signature Amanda Stanbro, Owner. This under the fictitious name or names above plan. This statement was filed with County This business is conducted by: a Cor- This statement was filed with County Clerk statement was filed with County Clerk of n/a. Signature Jonnie Williamson, Treas- Clerk of Sonoma County on May 23, 2016. Pub. June 17, 2016 of Sonoma County on May 24, 2016. Sonoma County on May 24, 2016. The Community Voice poration. urer. This statement was filed with County I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The registrant commenced to transact I hereby certify that this copy is a correct I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Clerk of Sonoma County on May 18, 2016. copy of the original statement on file in my copy of the original statement on file in my copy of the original statement on file in my I hereby certify that this copy is a correct office. business under the fictitious name or office. office. copy of the original statement on file in my William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Adoption Notice names above 09/22/2015. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk office. By /s/ Betsy Penn Dated June 9, 2016 S/ Sophie Hager Hume, Vice President By /s/ Betsy Penn By /s/ Betsy Penn William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Pub. May 27 & June 3, 10, 17, 2016. In the matter of adoption of A.J.S. a minor and Secretary. Pub. June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016. Pub. June 10, 17, 24, & July 1, 2016. By /s/ Darrell Light The Community Voice Jason R. Spain, Petitioner This statement was filed with County The Community Voice The Community Voice Pub. May 27 & June 3, 10, 17, 2016. Respondents: Clerk of Sonoma County on May 18, The Community Voice Catherine(Guerra) Spain, 2016. Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement Executive Director, Birth and I hereby certify that this copy is a cor- Adoptive Family Services, File No. 2016-02026 File No. 2016-01422 North Dakota, Department of rect copy of the original statement on The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING file in my office. as Luxe RE Marketing, 1355 Milton Place, as Subway #42501, 269 Aviation Blvd. Ste. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park will be Human Services, and all other unknown or interested perons. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Sonoma County. 101, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Sonoma holding a PUBLIC HEARING: Clerk Mailing address: Same. Registered County. Mailing address: 2025 Laguna WHERE: Rohnert Park City Council Chamber Owner(s): Monireed Moylan. This business Vista Dr., Novato, CA 94945. Registered Notice is hereby given that a Petition for By /s/ Julie Garfia, Deputy Seal Rohnert Park City Hall 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24/16 is conducted by An Individual. The regis- Owner(s): Kismat Management Group, Inc. 130 Avram Avenue Adoption has been filed with the District trant commenced to transact business This business is conducted by A Corpora- Rohnert Park, California 94928 Court of Ward County, North Dakota. A CNS-2885378# under the fictitious name or names above tion. The registrant commenced to transact WHEN: Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. hearing on said petition will be held be- THE COMMUNITY VOICE n/a. Signature Monireed Moylan. This state- business under the fictitious name or or as soon thereafter as the matter is reached on the agenda. fore the Honorable Douglas L. Mattson, at ment was filed with County Clerk of names above 2008. Signature Baljeet K. PURPOSE: To receive comment on Development Services Cost Recovery 2:00 p.m. on August 10, 2016, in the Dis- Sonoma County on May 25, 2016. Bhullar. This statement was filed with trict Court of, City of Minot, County of Fictitious Business Name Statement I hereby certify that this copy is a correct County Clerk of Sonoma County on April Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2015-16, which is required by File No. 201601928 Rohnert Park Municipal Code Ch. 3.32 Cost Recovery – Fee Service Ward, Sate of North Dakota, North Central copy of the original statement on file in my 12, 2016. The following person(s) are doing business office. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Charge System and includes a review of the user fees for recovery Judicial District. as Starbucks Coffee, 4575 Sonoma Hwy William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk copy of the original statement on file in my of the costs of the City in providing certain services, products and Bldg A, Santa Rosa, CA 95409-4135, By /s/ Betsy Penn office. regulatory activities of Development Services, such as building plan Attorney for Petitioner: Sonoma County. Thomas & Thomas Pub. June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk check, permits and inspection; engineering plan check, permits, and Registered Owner(s): Coffee House Hold- The Community Voice By /s/ Alma Roman inspection, and planning review and land use entitlements. Robert S. Thomas ID #04421 ings, Inc., 2401 Utah Avenue South, #800, 114 South Main St. Pub. June 10, 17, 24, & July 1, 2016. Representatives from the Department of Development Services will be available to re- Seattle, WA 98134; Washington The Community Voice spond to questions. P.O. Box 2298, Minot, North Dakota 58702 This business is conducted by: a Corpora- Fictitious Business Statement All persons interested in this matter should appear at the June 28, 2016, City Council (701) 852-1602 tion File No. 2016-01974 meeting. Written statements may be submitted to the City Clerk in advance for presen- [email protected] The registrant commenced to transact busi- The following person(s) are doing business Fictitious Business Statement ness under the fictitious name or names tation to the Council as part of the public hearing. Published June 17, 2016 as Best of the Bay Commercial, 14450 State File No. 2016-01995 above 01/26/2016 NOTE: If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those Th Community Voice Highway 1, Valley Ford, CA 94972. The following person(s) are doing business S/ Sophie Hager Hume, Vice President and Sonoma County. Mailing address: Same. as Big Ideas, 18398 Riverside Drive, issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in Secretary written correspondence delivered to the City of Rohnert Park at, or prior to, the public Registered Owner(s): Thomas G. Luparello. Sonoma, CA95476. Sonoma County. Mail- LIEN SALE NOTICE This statement was filed with County Clerk This business is conducted by An Individ- ing address: Same. Registered Owner(s): hearing. Notice here by given pursuant to sections of Sonoma County on May 18, 2016 ual. The registrant commenced to transact Queco, Inc. This business is conducted by Related documents are available for public review during normal business hours at 503, Harbors and Navigations code of the I hereby certify that this copy is a correct business under the fictitious name or A Corporation. The registrant commenced the City Clerk’s Office, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA, (707) 588-2227. Ques- state of California, the undersigned copy of the original statement on file in my names above n/a. Signature Thomas G. Lu- to transact business under the fictitious tions regarding this matter should be directed to Development Services Staff at (707) Alyson Jones, 6046 Hyland Way., Pen- office. parello, Sole Proprietor. This statement was name or names above 2009 or 2010. Signa- 588-2205. ngrove, CA 94951. will sell at publick sale William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk filed with County Clerk of Sonoma County ture Carole L. Peccorini, Vice President and Dated: June 15, 2016 on; June 30, 2016 10:00AM the following By /s/ M Judith Sevilla-Garcia, Deputy Seal on May 23, 2016. Secretary. This statement was filed with Caitlin Saldanha, property: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24/16 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct County Clerk of Sonoma County on May Published: June 17 & 24, 2016 Deputy City Clerk 1975 - 18' STARCR V1 CF#2047FS CNS-2885380# copy of the original statement on file in my 24, 2016. HULL#STR8632CM75DF The Community Voice THE COMMUNITY VOICE office. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct 1975 TRLRT TRL LIC#LP8888 CA VIN#15323 William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk copy of the original statement on file in my June 17, 2016 By /s/ Julie Garfia office. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.899 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, Fictitious Business Name Statement Pub. June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk The Community Voice CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ZONING MAP TO File No. 201601925 The Community Voice By /s/ Darrell Light The following person(s) are doing REZONE 435 SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD (APN: 143-370-010) FROM P-I: Pub. June 10, 17, 24, & July 1, 2016. Lien Sale business as All California Mortgage, The Community Voice PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL TO R-H: HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 775 Baywood Drive, Suite 109, Fictitious Business Statement Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 (c), the following constitutes a summary Santa Rosa Boat Center 4185 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa 06/28/2016 @ 11:00 am Petaluma, CA 94954, Sonoma County. File No. 2016-01673 of Ordinance No. 899 introduced by the Rohnert Park City Council on May 24, 2016, The following person(s) are doing business Fictitious Business Statement and scheduled for consideration of adoption on June 14, 2016, at its meeting to be CF Bayli Hin#BLB641UM03755 1975 Ezloa Mailing address: 555 Menlo Drive, carrier Vin#513118 as R S Ventures, 539 W. Sierra Ave., Apt. 48, File No. 2016-01869 held in the City Council Chambers, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California. Suite A, Rocklin, CA 95765. 6/17/16 Cotati, CA 94931. Sonoma County. Mailing The following person(s) are doing business The purpose of Ordinance No. 899 is to rezone the property at 435 Southwest Boule- Registered Owner(s): American Pa- address: Same. Registered Owner(s): as Honeycomb at Home, 638 5th Street, Ste. CNS-2891394# cific Mortgage Corporation, 3000 lava vard (APN: 143-370-010) consistent with the General Plan designation of High Density THE COMMUNITY VOICE Dorothy L. Shaw. This business is con- 9, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Sonoma County. Residential as established on May 24, 2016 by the City Council. The proposed rezone Ridge Court, Suite 200, Roseville, CA ducted by An Individual. The registrant Mailing address: Same. Registered will allow for apartment development in an area surrounded with multi-family residen- 95661; California. commenced to transact business under the Owner(s): Vanessa Trumbo Johansen. This tial housing or other uses that are compatible with a residential neighborhood includ- Fictitious Business Statement This business is conducted by: a Cor- fictitious name or names above n/a. Signa- business is conducted by An Individual. ing a school, day care and other similar uses. File No. 201601731 poration. ture Dorothy Shaw. This statement was The registrant commenced to transact busi- A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance is posted and available for review in the The following person(s) is (are) doing The registrant commenced to transact filed with County Clerk of Sonoma County ness under the fictitious name or names City Clerk’s Office at 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California. This ordinance shall on April 28, 2016. above n/a. Signature Vanessa Trumbo Jo- business as: business under the fictitious name or I hereby certify that this copy is a correct hansen. This statement was filed with be in full force and effective thirty (30) days after its adoption, and shall be publish 1. PLOW BREWING COMPANY, 2. DI- names above N/A. copy of the original statement on file in my County Clerk of Sonoma County on May 13, and posted as required by law. This ordinance was introduced by the Council of the VINE BREWING, 3334 INDUSTRIAL S/ David Mack, COO. office. 2016. City of Rohnert Park on May 24, 2016 and adopted on June 14, 2016 by the following DRIVE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95403 This statement was filed with County William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk I hereby certify that this copy is a correct roll call vote: FROM THE GROUND UP INC., 3334 Clerk of Sonoma County on May 18, By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla-Garcia copy of the original statement on file in my AYES: Five (5) Councilmembers Ahanotu, Callinan, Stafford, INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, SANTA ROSA, 2016. Pub. June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016. office. Mackenzie and Mayor Belforte CA 95403 I hereby certify that this copy is a cor- The Community Voice William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk NOES: None (0) By /s/ Darrell Light ABSENT: None (0) This business is conducted by a Cor- rect copy of the original statement on Pub. June 10, 17, 24, & July 1, 2016. ABSTAIN: None (0) poration file in my office. The Community Voice Caitlin Saldanha, The registrant(s) commenced to William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Published: June 17, 2016 Deputy City Clerk transact business under the fictitious Clerk Fictitious Business Name Statement The Community Voice business name or names listed above By /s/ Julie Garfia, Deputy Seal File No. 201602016 Fictitious Business Statement on N/A. 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24/16 The following person(s) are doing business File No. 2016-01807 I declare that all information in this CNS-2886687# as 1) Darkhorse Wine, 2) Dark Horse Wine, The following person(s) are doing business NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 3387 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA as Luna’s Auto Service, 3239 Santa Rosa statement is true and correct. (A reg- The Community Voice 95448, Sonoma County.. Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Sonoma NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park will be istrant who declares as true informa- holding a PUBLIC HEARING. Registered Owner(s): E. J. Gallo Winery, County. Mailing address: Same. Regis- tion which he or she knows to be false 600 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto, CA 95354; WHERE: Rohnert Park City Hall – Council Chamber Fictitious Business Statement tered Owner(s): Luna’s Auto Sales Inc. This is guilty of a crime.) California. business is conducted by A Corporation. 130 Avram Avenue File No. 2016-02028 This business is conducted by: a Corpora- FROM THE GROUND UP INC. The following person(s) are doing business The registrant commenced to transact busi- Rohnert Park, California tion. S/ KEVIN ROBINSON, PRESIDENT as Simple Maintenance Solutions, P.O. Box ness under the fictitious name or names WHEN: Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. or as soon The registrant commenced to transact busi- This statement was filed with the 4596, Santa Rosa, CA 95402. Sonoma above 10/6/2006. Signature Ruben Luna, hereafter as the matter is reached on the agenda. ness under the fictitious name or names County. Mailing address: Same. Registered President. This statement was filed with PURPOSE: To solicit input regarding the City’s 2015 Urban Water County Clerk of Sonoma County on above N/A. Owner(s): Michael Isaac Martinez. This County Clerk of Sonoma County on May 10, Management Plan 05/03/2016. S/ Richard S. Grey, Vice-President and Gen- business is conducted by An Individual. 2016. The City Council of the City of Rohnert Park will hold a public hearing on June 28, NOTICE-This Fictitious Name State- eral Counsel The registrant commenced to transact busi- I hereby certify that this copy is a correct 2016 at 6:00 pm to receive comments on the City’s 2015 Urban Water Management ment expires five years from the date This statement was filed with County Clerk ness under the fictitious name or names copy of the original statement on file in my of Sonoma County on May 25, 2016 Plan, including an update to the City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The purpose it was filed in the office of the County above n/a. Signature Michael Martinez, office. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct of these plans is to consolidate information regarding the City’s water demands and Clerk. A New Fictitious Business Owner. This statement was filed with William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk copy of the original statement on file in my water supplies, to provide public information and to improve statewide water plan- Name Statement must be filed before County Clerk of Sonoma County on May 26, By /s/ Darrell Light office. ning. Documents related to this item are available for public review during normal that time. 2016. Pub. June 10, 17, 24, & July 1, 2016. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk business hours at: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The Community Voice The filing of this statement does not By /s/ Julie Gartia, Deputy Seal City of Rohnert Park Development Services Department copy of the original statement on file in my of itself authorize the use in this state 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1/16 130 Avram Avenue, 2nd Floor, Rohnert Park, CA office. of a Fictitious Business Name in vio- CNS-2890237# Fictitious Business Statement William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk THE COMMUNITY VOICE File No. 2016-02133 lation of the rights of another under By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla-Garcia Rohnert Park –Cotati Regional Library Federal, State, or common law (See The following person(s) are doing business 6250 Lynne Conde Way, Rohnert Park, CA Pub. June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016. as TAPM Systems, 671 5th St. W., Apart- Section 14411 et seq., Business and The Community Voice Fictitious Business Statement Professions Code). ment 7, Sonoma, CA 95476. Sonoma City of Rohnert Park City Web Page File No. 2016-02112 County. Mailing address: P.O. Box 648, Original Filing http:/www.rpcity.org Fictitious Business Statement The following person(s) are doing business Sonoma, CA 95476. Registered Owner(s): 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/16 as 1) Decoy 2) Duckhorn Wine Company 3) Joseph Thompson. This business is con- CNS-2882720# File No. 2016-02011 Migration 4) Little Valley 5) Indie Wineries All persons interested in this matter should appear at the June 28, 2016 City Council The following person(s) are doing business ducted by An Individual. The registrant 6) River Road Vineyards 7) Brigantine Cel- meeting. Written statements may be submitted to the City Clerk in advance for presen- THE COMMUNITY VOICE as Pohley’s Market, 341 Windsor River Rd., commenced to transact business under the lars 8) Mackenzie Vineyards 9) Rubin Vine- tation to the Council as part of the public hearing. Windsor, CA 95492. Sonoma County. Mail- fictitious name or names above n/a. Signa- yards and Winery 10) Blacklight Wines 11) NOTE: If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those ing address: Same. Registered Owner(s): ture Joseph Thompson. This statement Statement of Abandonment of Q&A Wines 12) Urbanite Cellars 13) Lodi issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in Pradip Pandey. This business is con- was filed with County Clerk of Sonoma Fictitious Business Name Vineyards 14) Michael David Winery 15) written correspondence delivered to the City of Rohnert Park at, or prior to, the public ducted by An Individual. The registrant County on June 6, 2016. File No. 2012-01960 Prestige Wine & Spirits Group 16) Prestige I hereby certify that this copy is a correct hearing. commenced to transact business under the The following person(s) listed above have Beverage Group 17) JLH Wine Distributing fictitious name or names above n/a. Signa- copy of the original statement on file in my Questions regarding this matter should be directed to Mary Grace Pawson, Director of abandoned the use of the following Ficti- 18) Smashing Bottles 19) Athenaeum Wine ture Pradip Pandey. This statement was office. Development Services/City Engineer (707) 588-2234 tious Business Name(s) Northern California Cellars 20) Concoxion Wine Cellars 21) filed with County Clerk of Sonoma County William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Brittany Club, 921 Hudis St., Rohnert Park, American Vines Cellars 22) Daylight Wine on May 25, 2016. By /s/ Julie Garfia Dated: June 13, 2016 Caitlin Saldanha, CA 94928. Sonoma County. The Fictitious Co 23) Daylight Wine Company 24) Sea of I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Pub. June 10, 17, 24, & July 1, 2016. Published: June 17 & 24, 2016 Deputy City Clerk Business Name was filed in Sonoma Red 25) Unrivaled, 9119 Graton Rd., Graton copy of the original statement on file in my The Community Voice The Community Voice County on 3/3/2016. File Number 2016- CA 95444. Sonoma County. Mailing ad- office. 00861. Registered owner Gayle H. Part- dress: Same. Registered Owner(s): Purple William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk mann. Business was conducted by: An Wine Company, LLC. This business is con- Fictitious Business Statement By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla-Garcia Individual. Signature Gayle Partmann. ducted by a Limited Liability Company. The File No. 2016-02034 Pub. June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016. Notice of Public Hearing on Outstanding Backflow Testing Charges and I declare that all information in this state- registrant commenced to transact business The following person(s) are doing business The Community Voice Levying of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2016-17 pursuant to City Ordinance ment is true and correct. (A registrant who under the fictitious name or names above as Goguette Bread, 59 Montgomery Dr., No. 773, scheduled for June 28, 2016, at or after 7:00 p.m. at Cotati City declares as true information which he or n/a. Signature Joe Coffe, Chief Operating Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Sonoma County. Hall, 201 W. Sierra Ave, Cotati CA she knows to be false is guilty of crime.) Fictitious Business Statement Officer. This statement was filed with Mailing address: Same. Registered This statement was filed with County Clerk County Clerk of Sonoma County on June 2, Owner(s): It’s You! Nutrition Clinic Inc. This Notice is hereby given that the City of Cotati will hold a public protest hearing regard- File No. 2016-01672 of Sonoma County on May 23, 2016. 2016. business is conducted by A Corporation. ing this Assessment concerning the outstanding backflow testing charges and levy- The following person(s) are doing business I hereby certify that this copy is a correct as Wine Country Big Q, 5890 Pruitt Avenue, I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The registrant commenced to transact busi- ing of assessments for FY2016/17. The following is the proposed Resolution Setting copy of the original statement on file in my copy of the original statement on file in my ness under the fictitious name or names Public Hearing date: Windsor, CA 95492. Sonoma County. Mail- office. ing address: P.O. Box 11264, Santa Rosa, office. above n/a. Signature Nas Salamati, Vice A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTATI ESTABLISHING A William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk President, It’s You! Nutrition Clinic Inc. This PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO RECEIVE ALL ORAL AND WRITTEN PROTESTS TO THE CA 95406. Registered Owner(s): Judy By /s/ Betsy Penn Groverman Walker. This business is con- By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla-Garcia statement was filed with County Clerk of OUTSTANDING BACKFLOW TESTING CHARGES AND LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS Deputy Seal ducted by An Individual. The registrant Pub. June 10, 17, 24 & July 1, 2016. Sonoma County on May 26, 2016. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 Pub. May 27 & June 3, 10, 17, 2016. commenced to transact business under the The Community Voice I hereby certify that this copy is a correct WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 773 adopted on May 25, 2005 added Chapter 13.20.070 re- The Community Voice fictitious name or names above 5/1/2011. copy of the original statement on file in my garding backflow testing expenses being considered a lien upon property. Signature Judy Groverman Walker, Owner. office. WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the City Council of the City of Cotati an item- Fictitious Business Statement William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Fictitious Business Statement This statement was filed with County Clerk ized report showing outstanding backflow testing charges identified below. of Sonoma County on April 28, 2016. File No. 2016-01905 By /s/ Darrell Light The following person(s) are doing business WHEREAS, California State law requires that the City Council hold a public hearing to File No. 2016-01914 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Pub. June 10, 17, 24, & July 1, 2016. The following person(s) are doing business as Stacy Unlimited, 1945 Long De. #40, The Community Voice establish the outstanding backflow testing charges and direct levying of assessments copy of the original statement on file in my as Salsa Zone, 821 Russell Ave., Suite L, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Sonoma County. office. thereof. Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Sonoma County. Mailing address: Same. Registered William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Cotati hereby Mailing address: Same. Registered Owner(s): John Patrick McGuire. This busi- Fictitious Business Statement By /s/ Julie Garfia establishes June 28, 2016, as the date for the public hearing to receive all oral or writ- Owner(s): Maria Eva Jimenez. This busi- ness is conducted by An Individual. The File No. 2016-02145 Pub. June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016. ten protests to the amounts of the Fiscal Year 2016-17 assessments which are listed ness is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business The following person(s) are doing business The Community Voice as follows by parcel number. registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names above as JLD Investigations, 979 Elizabeth Ave., under the fictitious name or names above 12/2015. Signature John Patrick McGuire, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Sonoma County. APN Outstanding Charges n/a. Signature M. Eva Jimenez. This state- Fictitious Business Statement Owner. This statement was filed with Mailing address: Same. Registered Owner(s): Jerred Lawrence D’Amico. This 144-770-034 70.61 ment was filed with County Clerk of File No. 2016-02027 County Clerk of Sonoma County on May Sonoma County on May 18, 2016. The following person(s) are doing business 17, 2016. business is conducted by An Individual. 144-770-037 70.61 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct as Golf Course 76, 5060 Redwood Dr., I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The registrant commenced to transact busi- 144-440-024 70.61 copy of the original statement on file in my Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Sonoma County. copy of the original statement on file in my ness under the fictitious name or names office. office. above n/a. Signature Jerred L. D’Amico, In- 144-274-012 70.61 Mailing address: 2447 Ponino Way, Peasan- William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk ton, CA 95466. Registered Owner(s): Sahni William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk dividual Owner. This statement was filed 144-800-003 70.61 By /s/ Darrell Light Fueling Inc. This business is conducted by By /s/ Julie Garfie with County Clerk of Sonoma County on Pub. May 27 & June 3, 10, 17, 2016. Pub. June 10, 17, 24, & July 1, 2016. June 7, 2016. 144-770-040 70.61 A Corporation. The registrant commenced The Community Voice to transact business under the fictitious The Community Voice I hereby certify that this copy is a correct 144-770-047 70.61 name or names above n/a. Signature Manoj copy of the original statement on file in my office. 144-760-007 70.61 Sahni, President This statement was filed with County Clerk of Sonoma County on William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk May 26, 2016. By /s/ Darrell Light A public protest hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at or after 7:00 p.m. or I hereby certify that this copy is a correct “Glory lies Pub. June 10, 17, 24, & July 1, 2016. as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. The meeting will be held at the Cotati copy of the original statement on file in my The Community Voice City Hall, 201 W. Sierra Avenue, Cotati CA. office. in the attempt William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Contact Craig Scott, City Engineer at FBN Publishing By /s/ Betsy Penn to reach (707) 665-3620 for additional information. Single business and Pub. June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016. The Community Voice one’s goal Published: June 17 & 24, 2016 up to 2 owners “A man is but a product The Community Voice and not in of his thoughts. WAIVER WARNING $ Name Change IF YOU CHALLENGE THESE ISSUES IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING reaching it.” What he thinks he becomes.” ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING 35 $ DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO Mahatma Gandhi THE CITY OF COTATI AT, OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING. 584-2222 90 –Mahatma Gandhi Call 584-2222 The Community Voice Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove Friday, June 17, 2016 - 7 Public Notices: Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR Fictitious Business Statement File No. 2016-01985 File No. 2016-01699 CHANGE OF NAME CHANGE OF NAME File No. 2016-02221 The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business Case Number: 89140 Case Number: 89169 The following person(s) are doing business as Sonoma Jersey, 750 Chileno Valley Rd., as J & T Cleaning Service, 1119 Gloria Dr., To all interested persons: Petitioner: To all interested persons: Petitioner: as 1) J. Bucher 2) J. Bucher Wines 3) John Petaluma, CA 94952. Sonoma County. Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Sonoma County. Maxwell Pierce Scherler filed a petition with Maura Cano Viruete filed a petition with this Bucher 4) John Bucher Wines, 851 Magno- Mailing address: Same. Registered Mailing address: Same. Registered this court for a decree changing names as court for a decree changing names as fol- lia Dr., Healdsburg, CA 95448. Sonoma Owner(s): William James Pacheco. This Owner(s): 1) Teresa Becerra-Ibarra, 2) Jorge follows: Maxwell Pierce Scherler to Maxwell lows: Ruben Alejandro Jr. Quiroz-Cano to County. Mailing address: 5293 Westside business is conducted by An Individual. Aleman-Cortez. This business is con- Pierce. Ruben Alejandro Cano. Rd., Healdsburg, CA 95448. Registered The registrant commenced to transact ducted by A Married Couple. The registrant THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in- THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in- Owner(s): J and D Bucher Enterprises, Inc. business under the fictitious name or commenced to transact business under the terested in this matter shall appear before terested in this matter shall appear before This business is conducted by a Corpora- Police logs names above n/a. Signature William James fictitious name or names above 4/1/2016. this court at the hearing indicated below to this court at the hearing indicated below to tion. The registrant commenced to transact Continued form page 2 Pacheco. This statement was filed with Signature Teresa Becerra-Ibarra. This show cause, if any, why the petition for show cause, if any, why the petition for business under the fictitious name or County Clerk of Sonoma County on May 24, statement was filed with County Clerk of change of name should not be granted. change of name should not be granted. names above n/a. SignatureDiane Bucher, 6/8/16 2016. Sonoma County on May 2, 2016. Notice of Hearing: July 28, 2016, at 2:30 Notice of Hearing: August 4, 2016, at 2:30 Vice President. This statement was filed 12:01 a.m.: Suspicious circum- I hereby certify that this copy is a correct I hereby certify that this copy is a correct p.m. Dept. 18, Sonoma County Superior p.m. Dept. 18, Sonoma County Superior with County Clerk of Sonoma County on stances reported on Old Red- copy of the original statement on file in my copy of the original statement on file in my Court, 3055 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa, CA Court, 3055 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa, CA June 14, 2016. wood Hwy. office. office. 95403. 95403. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall copy of the original statement on file in my 8:15 a.m.: Petty theft reported on By /s/ Alma Roman By /s/ Alma Roman be published once a week for four succes- be published once a week for four succes- office. Henry St. Pub. June 10, 17, 24, & July 1, 2016. Pub. June 17, 24, July 1 & 8, 2016. sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk 8:58 p.m.: Grand theft reported The Community Voice The Community Voice on the petition in the following newspaper on the petition in the following newspaper By /s/ Darrell Light on E. School St. of general circulation, printed in this of general circulation, printed in this Pub. June 17, 24, July 1 & 8, 2016. county: The Community Voice, P.O. Box county: The Community Voice, P.O. Box The Community Voice 12:32 p.m.: CPS referral re- Fictitious Business Statement 2038, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. 2038, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. ported on Jorgensen St. File No. 2016-02166 Dated: June 8, 2016 Dated: June 14, 2016 2:13 p.m.: Non-injury traffic ac- Fictitious Business Name Statement The following person(s) are doing business s/ René Auguste Chouteau, Judge of the s/ René Auguste Chouteau, Judge of the cident reported on Redwood Dr. File No. 201602171 as Star Nails, 574 E. Cotati Ave., Cotati, CA Superior Court Superior Court The following person(s) are doing business 94931. Sonoma County. Mailing address: Pub. June 17, 24, July 1 & 8, 2016. Pub. June 17, 24, July 1 & 8, 2016. 4:18 p.m.: Reckless driving re- as The Vineyard At Fountaingrove, 200 Same. Registered Owner(s): Trang Mas- The Community Voice The Community Voice Name Change ported on Hwy. 116 So. at Old Fountain Grove Pkwy, Santa Rosa, CA tous. This business is conducted by An In- Redwood Hwy. 95403, Sonoma County. dividual. The registrant commenced to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR 10:589 p.m.: Disturbance re- Registered Owner(s): FM Santa Rosa In- transact business under the fictitious name Fictitious Business Statement $ vestors LLC, 200 Fountain Grove Pkwy, or names above 6/9/2016. Signature Trang CHANGE OF NAME File No. 2016-02220 ported on E. Cotati Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95403, Oregon Mastous. This statement was filed with Case Number: 89153 The following person(s) are doing business This business is conducted by: a Limited County Clerk of Sonoma County on June 9, To all interested persons: Petitioner: Kim as Around the Bay Paving and Grading, 580 90 Liability Company. 2016. Wells Foster filed a petition with this court Rohnert Park Expy. W Apt #247, Rohnert 6/9/16 for a decree changing names as follows: 11:25 a.m.: Narcotic activity re- The registrant commenced to transact I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Park, CA 94928. Sonoma County. Mailing Call business under the fictitious name or copy of the original statement on file in my Kim Wells Foster to Kimberlee Wells Fos- address: 911 Lakeville St., #227, Petaluma, ported on McGinnis Circle. ter. names above 6-5-16. office. CA 94952. Registered Owner(s): Michael 584-2222 12:03 p.m.: Narcotic activity re- S/ Gregory Roderick, Manager. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in- Jacob Todorovitch. This business is con- ported on Christensen Ct. This statement was filed with County Clerk By /s/ Darrell Light terested in this matter shall appear before ducted by an Individual. The registrant this court at the hearing indicated below to 12:46 p.m.: Reckless driving re- of Sonoma County on July 9, 2016. Pub. June 17, 24, July 1 & 8, 2016. commenced to transact business under the I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The Community Voice show cause, if any, why the petition for fictitious name or names above n/a. Signa- ported on Old Redwood Hwy. copy of the original statement on file in my change of name should not be granted. ture Michael Todorovitch, Owner. This 3:34 p.m.: Juvenile problem re- office. Notice of Hearing: July 28, 2016, at 2:30 statement was filed with County Clerk of ported on Creek Trail. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Fictitious Business Statement p.m. Dept. 18, Sonoma County Superior Sonoma County on June 14, 2016. FBN for 6:11 p.m.: A 23-year-old male ar- By /s/ Judith Sevilla, Deputy Seal File No. 2016-01894 Court, 3055 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa, CA I hereby certify that this copy is a correct 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8/16 The following person(s) are doing business 95403. copy of the original statement on file in my rested for possession/purchase CNS-2891263# as rb Design Consultants, 1818 Ingram A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall office. for sale narcotic controlled sub- be published once a week for four succes- as little as THE COMMUNITY VOICE Way, Petaluma, CA 94954. Sonoma County. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk stance, transport/sell narcotic Mailing address: Same. Registered sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing By /s/ M. Jusith Sevilla-Garcia on the petition in the following newspaper $ controlled substance, possession Owner(s): 1) Amy Reuser, 2) Stephanie Bax- Pub. June 17, 24, July 1 & 8, 2016. man. This business is conducted by Co- of general circulation, printed in this The Community Voice Call 584-2222 of controlled substance, posses- partners. The registrant commenced to county: The Community Voice, P.O. Box sion of controlled substance transact business under the fictitious name 2038, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. without a prescription and pos- or names above 4/19/2016. Signature Amy Dated: June 10, 2016 Reuser, Co-Owner. This statement was s/ René Auguste Chouteau, Judge of the scind the condition. session of controlled substance Superior Court paraphernalia on Lincoln Ave. filed with County Clerk of Sonoma County “There’s been a positive35 be- Pub. June 17, 24, July 1 & 8, 2016. on May 16, 2016. Continued‘Water’ from page 1 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The Community Voice havioral change,” Dell’Osso Answers to 6/10/16 copy of the original statement on file in my been adjusted a number of times said. “More people that may not office. Fictitious Business Statement to stay in conformity with the have been aware of water con- William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk File No. 2016-01594 Governor’s declarations and servation efforts may now doing By /s/ Darrell Light Water Board’s revisions to the it for a variety of reasons.” Pub. June 17, 24, July 1 & 8, 2016. The following person(s) are doing business The Community Voice asA1A Performance Mufflers, 345 E. Todd regulations. In rescinding the water short- Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Sonoma The State Board’s revised age, Cotati is reflecting the much County. Mailing address: Same. Regis- tered Owner(s): Joseph Ronald Helberg. Emergency Regulation, adopted improved water supply condition This business is conducted by An Individ- on May 18, has removed the 25 for the local watershed that it re- ual. The registrant commenced to transact percent mandatory water use re- lies on and falling back to a more business under the fictitious name or duction and the two day per normalized condition of imple- names above n/a. Signature Joseph Ronald Helberg, Owner. This statement was filed week irrigation restriction for menting long-term and sustain- with County Clerk of Sonoma County on small water agencies including able water conservation April 25, 2016. Cotati. In addition, Cotati city measures. Cotati continues to $ I hereby certify that this copy is a correct staff has coordinated with the offer a variety of water conserva- copy of the original statement on file in my Sonoma County Water Agency tion incentives including the office. William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk (Water Agency) and other water cash for grass, high efficiency FBN By /s/ Alma Roman contractors and have reviewed appliance programs, and, One business name35! and Pub. June 17, 24, July 1 & 8, 2016. its water supply and demand data through the Water Agency, nu- The Community Voice under the scenario outlined in the merous other measures including up to 2 owners new State Water Board regula- public education. Fictitious Business Statement tions and there is no expected Cotati’s residents and busi- File No. 2016-02153 shortfall projected, at this time, nesses are encouraged to con- The following person(s) are doing business for year three, with the criteria tinue to conserve water. as True Cali Vineyards, 9119 Graton Rd., 584-2222 Graton, CA 95444. Sonoma County. Mail- provided by the State Board. Be- The waste water prohibitions ing address: Same. Registered Owner(s): cause of these changes, accord- listed in Cotati’s code include Sonoma Wine Company, LLC. This busi- ing to a staff report, Cotati is no prohibitions effective at all times ness is conducted by A Limited Liability longer in a water supply shortage and others that become effective Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name condition. According to a Cotati with the enactment of a water or names above n/a. Signature Joe Coffe, staff report, its citizens consis- shortage stage. New end-user Chief Financil Officer. This statement was tently were in compliance with prohibitions, introduced by the filed with County Clerk of Sonoma County the mandatory reduction rate. State’s emergency regulation, in- on June 7, 2016. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct “Even though we put the 25 clude prohibitions of irrigating copy of the original statement on file in my percent in place, citizens of Co- during and within 48 hours of office. tati went above and beyond that measurable rainfall, and irriga- William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk number consistently,” Council- tion of turf on street medians. By /s/ M. Judith Sevilla-Garcia woman Wendy Skillman said. Additional provisions of the Pub. June 17, 24, July 1 & 8, 2016. The Community Voice “I’m really impressed by citizens State regulations are prohibiting to step up and do that. I think it’s homeowner associations ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR great to emphasize the programs (HOAs) or similar entities from CHANGE OF NAME that are still available. Let’s not taking actions against homeown- Case Number: 89052 all start taking twice as long ers reducing or eliminating lawn To all interested persons: Petitioner: Cin- showers and keep going the way irrigation during drought emer- dia Medina filed a petition with this court we’re going and in the long term gencies. City staff will include a for a decree changing names as follows: Edwin David Ramirez Medina to Edwin we’ll all be happier.” list of these prohibitions in its David Ramirez. Councilman John Dell’Osso on-going water conservation THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in- was a little hesitant to vote to re- public outreach materials. terested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for back up, and almost all depart- change of name should not be granted. ments are full. I have to com- Notice of Hearing: August 4, 2016, at 2:30 Continued‘Cotati’ from page 1 p.m. Dept. 18, Sonoma County Superior mend staff and what they’ve Court, 3055 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa, CA the departments within the city done, based on where we were 95403. are fully staffed, the revival of at. I think we’re working to make A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall the Parks and Recreation Dept. this a better community. I’m be published once a week for four succes- and the improvements on the city sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing proud of what we’re doing and I on the petition in the following newspaper streets and the addition of side- fully support this budget.” of general circulation, printed in this walks in the northern corridor The city placed emphasis on county: The Community Voice, P.O. Box are proof the city is on the re- reducing operational expendi- 2038, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. bound from the recession that hit tures in all General Fund depart- Dated: June 14, 2016 s/ René Auguste Chouteau, Judge of the back in the late 2000s. ments by an average of 9 percent Superior Court “I think Cotati is a city that’s with the exception of the areas of Pub. June 17, 24, July 1 & 8, 2016. coming back from significant non-departmental (insurance, IT, The Community Voice hardships from the ‘08 recession records, contingencies) and Eco- and from the demise of RDA nomic Development (action plan funds,” said Moore. “I think we and key development barrier re- took some significant tough moval). Across 3. Scottish Highland town measures with staffing and ex- The city has planned for un- 1. Concrete section 4. Noisy festive celebration penses. Now we’re at a point foreseen circumstances by ex- where we’re bringing staffing ceeding its established 25 5. Hole in a volcanic region 5. Officer ranking below a Captain percent General Fund operating 13. Soave, e.g. 6. Bind reserve. It is designed for the city 14. Card game with 48 cards (plural) 7. Bryologists’ study to maintain its various fund bal- 15. “___ and the King of Siam” 8. Appear ances and financial reserves at CryptoQuiz levels sufficient to pay obliga- 16. An open space enclosed by a colonnade 9. Repeatable pattern 17. Financial process 10. Cantina cooker tions when due, address emer- gencies, cover temporary 19. Appropriate 11. Onion relative Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to revenue shortfalls, provide sta- 20. Altogether 12. “___ quam videri” (North Carolina’s motto) the identity of a beloved TV dad. Using the hints bility throughout economic cy- 21. Choppers, so to speak 14. ___ Dee River Q=E and L=S, decipher the clues to name the cles and to protect the city's 23. Kind of rug 16. Sagging of an organ character. creditworthiness in accordance 25. Indian turnover 18. Ado with applicable federal, state and 29. Apply gently 22. Bug local laws, and established best 1 L G Q C U K K governmental practices. The 32. Inflexible 24. Ancient city's fund balance and reserve 34. Model photograph for instance 26. ___ probandi ______policy is the city's official guide- 35. Eye 27. “No problem!” line for use by city staff in con- 37. Clairvoyants 28. Crown 2 B U P E B Q C junction with the city's budgeting 39. Fix 29. Remove, as a hat and financial planning efforts. 40. Large, long leaf 30. City on the Yamuna River ______The budget also establishes a Special Revenue Fund 219 to ad- 42. Two singers 31. Smudge minister the excess bond pro- 44. Census datum 33. Attracted 3 S E R R E T L Q T L Q ceeds from bonds issued by the 45. To understand 36. Intensifies ______former redevelopment agency. 47. Canary’s call 38. Treeless plain These one-time funds are in- 49. Banded stone 41. Follow 4 J Q D Q J G Q I P Q P tended to be strategically in- 51. Memorial Day event 43. Close, as an envelope vested to promote key economic development strategies. 55. Mountain pool 46. Evergreen tree native to West Indies ______Barich also lamented how the 58. Airplane with one set of wings 48. Go places 5 concerns of the homeless were 60. Coarse Eurasian herb 50. Issue K U L G U T X left out of the budget. 62. Blow off steam 52. To anoint ______“Where in this budget is there 63. One the evokes a memory 53. Crowded any money for the homeless in 64. “... or ___!” 54. Banana oil, e.g. Cotati?” Barich asked. “I don’t He is a father of one residing in Mayberry: remember hearing anything 65. Someone likely to be chosen 55. Fill-in about it in earlier workshops. NO 66. Bad look 56. Apple spray ______money for taxi fares to get the

57. Change homeless down to Petaluma to

Down 59. “___ moment” Taylor Andy Fishing, 5) Headed, Level 4) get them out of the freezing cold. 1. Master 61. Matterhorn, e.g. Sense Common 3) Widower, 2) Sheriff, 1) Answers: Homeless people freezing in cars 2. Flax fabric and under trees is matter of life and death.” 8 - Friday, June 17, 2016 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove The Community Voice

ByThere’s Mickey Zeldes nothinghospice or rescue situation. worse your pet than here. We will takesimply him best for them too.abandoning Owner sur- dents of Rohnert Park unwanted and Co- No appointment necessary, pet This is an open letter to the The same is true of the older in (or refer you to the right rendered animals are scheduled tati. Call 588-3531 for more in- just come by the shelter during owners of the older Rottie girl Yorkie that came in as a stray. shelter for your area that will). by appointment so that we formation or an appointment. our regular open hours: Wed 1- with the growth on her nose and Our tests show that she is hy- We truly try not to judge or know we have the space to ac- “Get Them Back Home” 6:30; Thur-Fri-Sat 1-5:30; Sun everyone else that has ever pothyroid. Did you already shame people for surrendering commodate them. Your willing- Campaign – Every lost pet 1-4:30. abandoned an animal, or is know that? Has she been on their animals even when the ness to work with us will help should have a way to get back thinking about it. medication and just got lost (if reason seems frivolous to us. them get that second chance at home. FREE pet ID tag and a Mickey Zeldes is the supervi- You probably thought that so, where are you to claim her There is no blame or finger- a new family. We also have be- back-up microchip are available sor at the Rohnert Park Animal with that ugly growth on her back? She’s been on Facebook, pointing! We know that most havior counselors available and to all residents of Rohnert Park Shelter. She can be contacted at nose that it would be a quick Nextdoor.com and in the Press people take the decision to sur- other resources that might help and Cotati. [email protected]. euthanasia. But we are com- Democrat and Community render a pet seriously and are you solve whatever issue you mitted to giving every animal a Voice)? It’s expensive to have heartbroken to have to do it. are struggling with so that you chance, so we struggle with to do these tests, and a waste of There is important information may not have to surrender the these decisions. Did you drop money if it’s something the par- that only you know that can be pet you love. Call us at 584- Pets of the Week her off because you found out ents already know. We have to very helpful in placing an ani- 1582 and talk to us about your Baby Face, don’t you love that baby that it’s cancerous and the treat- start from scratch to find the mal in a new home. Does he issues and concerns to give us a face! (He hates when we sing that since ment was costly? That would right level of medication to hate being brushed? Is she chance to help before you get to he tries to look all tough and macho!) be useful information so we control her thyroid. afraid of loud noises? Has he that breaking point and just Baby Face is a 5-6 years old, easy going wouldn’t waste our time and If you don’t want her back ever lived with children or leave the animal tied to our and calm Pitbull. He’s eager to please limited resources repeating because of this condition, other animals? Is her limp from door! people, knows sit and down, and offers whatever tests you had done. please come in and surrender a past injury or something new? a sit when he sees treats. Baby Face en- Upcoming events She is still eating and loving her to us. Having her name, at Don’t make us guess and try to joys people and dogs alike! and active, so she doesn’t seem the least, can help a scared dog figure these things out! Fix-it Clinics – FREE cat to be in a critical state…yet. feel more comfortable; and We want to help your ani- spays/neuters and low-cost dog But knowing what you know of knowing if she is 9 years old or mals and we know you want the surgeries for low-income resi- her history would help us make 14 (our vet tends to be generous With her remarkably unique face and a better treatment plan. Not in aging animals!) would be        goofy personality, Velvet is a real that we can cure her if it is can- helpful too. Having her full k eeper. cer. Or realistically find her an medical history, again, can as- She’s 2-3 years old and a calm and adoptive family. But it would sist us in our treatment and relaxed kitty. Don’t let her fool you - help to know her prognosis so placement plan. she’s quite the goofball with as much we could possibly find her a You don’t have to abandon personality as she has color. She purrs a happy purr when she’s just hanging with you. 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The Board of Supervisors proposed for inclusion into community sep- CA 95403 or PRMD-CommunitySepara- ;876-.6,.-.42>.:.-<7<1.2<@4.:3*<7:8:27:<7<1.8=+42,1.*:260 has directed the Sonoma County Permit and arators are generally located in the Open [email protected]. '&"''" ( %$###%# %"$( % ($$ "# ($ ###%#( % "#  #"#$$ %" #"$# $ "'"$$  ""# &"$ $ County Ecology Corps seeks teens, young adults =+42;1.-=6.   $(  $$$ " " "$ The Sonoma County Youth $10.50 and $12.50 per hour, de- nity gardening projects across meet new friends,” said Karen $1.755=62<@&72,. $ %" Ecology Corps is looking for pending on the work and experi- Sonoma County. Youth Ecology Fies, Assistant Director of teens and young adults to work ence. These young people will Corps crew members will re- Sonoma County Human Serv- in its eight-week summer pro- work in teams engaged in flood ceive job-readiness training and ices Department, which adminis- gram. mitigation and steam restoration environmental education ters this program. Information One hundred 16-to-24 year- activities along with creek throughout the summer. about and applications for the olds will be employed through cleanup and invasive species re- “The Sonoma County Youth eight-week program, which this program and will be working moval. They also will be build- Ecology Corps is a great oppor- began June 13, is available at Classified Rates on ecosystem restoration and ing trails and maintaining them tunity for young people with lit- www.youthecologycorps.org./ge $ conservation-related projects for in local parks, cleaning up open tle or no work experience to earn tinvolved or call (707) 564-8508 Help wanted 40 - 2 wks. (Up to 5 lines) hourly wages ranging from spaces and supporting commu- a paycheck, gain new skills and or (707) 565-5557. $ General Classified 20 - 2 wks. The information enabled as the suspect in all the rob- obtained an arrest warrant for the ‘Robberies’ Lamaison to identify the suspect beries. RP robbery. 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Inaugural Saulito Forever Basketball Day slated for June 25 in Rohnert Park The inaugural Saulito Forever sports program to help cover tu- Basketball Day, scheduled for 11 ition cost for low-income fami- a.m. on June 25, is in Memory of lies. Saulito Escutia. The day is open This event will take place at to the public and free of charge the Callinan Sports and Fitness for all participants. Center in Rohnert Park. Partici- There will be food, drinks and pants are encouraged to arrive 15 jerseys for the kids and plenty of minutes early to register. To pre- fun. Kids will be broken down register or to volunteer, sponsor by age and put onto teams. There or donate, email Saulitofor- will be drills and a tournament [email protected] for each age group. Age groups and times will be Organizers are partnering with as such: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for the Sonoma County YMCA and ages 6-7; 12:30-2 p.m. for ages will be taking donations for the 8-9; 2-3:30 p.m. for ages 10-11; Saulito Forever Fund for their and 3:30-5 p.m. for ages 12-13.

Cal Ripken Fall Ball registrations now open; play starts September 6 The Cal Ripken Fall Ball reg- The costs for those between istration is now open until July the ages of 6-13 is $120 and $65 31. Teams will be formed in for the Peewee Division (ages 4- early August, with practices be- 6). For more information go to ginning in August and games [email protected] or send a re- will start Sept. 6. quest to Rohnert Park Cal Rip- Head coach and coach’s appli- ken, P.O. Box 2751, Rohnert The United States’ most popular formNASCAR of auto racing, NASCAR, racing’s returns to theon Sonoma its Raceway way June 24-26 for the 28th consecutive cations will be available soon. Park, Ca. 94928. year for the running of the Toyota/Save Mart 350. Last year, Kyle Busch No. 18 won the Sonoma Valley race, beating his brother Kurt No. 41 by about half a second and went on to win the season championship. 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How saving plays a role How millennials in your home buying plan can get head start Saving up to buy a home is on a payment slightly higher pens for .375 in rate on every no easy feat. Here’s what you than your expectations for com- $100,000 borrowed, your pay- should take into consideration petition. It may mean a higher ment will change by $22 per onIf you areretirement younger than 35, plan when planning a home pur- payment until debt is paid off, month. The more home you are saving for retirement may not chase. you come into some cash, a life trying to buy, the more expo- feel like a priority. After all, re- One of the key components event happens, or your income sure you have to payment tirement may be 30 years of being able to successfully rises. All of which may make volatility based on changing away; if your employer does buy a home is having enough sense for taking a payment a bit rates. This of course ties di- months earlier and potentially not sponsor a retirement plan, cash for a down payment plus higher than your preference. rectly into how much payment refinanced after that 12 months. there may be less incentive for closing costs. Generally, you’ll you’re looking to handle on a If you can buy a home using you to start. need at least $20,000 to buy a • Here is the challenging monthly basis in relation to a fixed rate mortgage, move on home. The old 20 percent down part, putting off buying a your purchase price. it. This way you have two fac- • Even so, you must save rule does mean a low payment, home may cost more in the tors at work in your favor; the and invest for retirement as but may or may not make sense long run and here’s how that Rising home prices or a equity built up by virtue of soon as you can. Time is your for your specific financial situa- happens: higher-priced home – This making your payment each greatest ally. The earlier you tion. Homes typically move at a might end up happening if you month and your point in the begin, the more years your in- As you continue to save, faster pace in terms of volume, wait to buy a house in the fu- door in something that can help vested assets have to grow and Ken Weise your ability to buy a home activity and appreciation than ture. This depends on homes in you build wealth. Case in point, compound. If you put off retire- could be compromised if you your ability to save. If you are your market. For example, a if you buy that house at ment planning until your fifties, ing can be profound. For ex- are in a rising market such a saving eight percent of your $500,000 and 1.25 percent of $500,000 today and that house you may end up having to de- ample, suppose you want to re- Sonoma County, or other pock- gross income, but homes are the purchase price is the calcu- increases to $600,000 value in vote huge chunks of your in- tire with $1 million in savings. ets of the country. appreciating at 10 percent for lation for property taxes. For a 12 months, you can refinance come just to catch up, at a time (By 2050, this may be a com- Can you get in now? Does it example, you are going back- $500,000 house that is a $520 for payment reduction making when you may have to care for mon goal rather than a lofty make sense? If you have wards. property tax obligation, a num- the home more affordable. elderly parents, fund college ed- one.) We will project that your enough money to buy a home It means your percent down ber that could wane on your af- ucations, and pay off a mort- investments will yield 6.5% a and still meet your other finan- will be less, as the home in- fordability. If you were looking Scott Sheldon is a local mort- gage. year between now and the year cial obligations, then buying a evitably costs more in the fu- to buy a home today for gage lender, with a decade of you turn 65 (a reasonably opti- home with a long-term fixed- ture, possibly putting you right $500,000 but you waited a year experience helping consumers • Do your part to reject the mistic assumption) and, for the rate mortgage is generally a back to where you are today if and that home is a now a purchase and refinance primary financial stereotype that the sake of simplicity, we will put safe bet. you were to buy now. $600,000, you just missed an homes second homes and in- media places on millennials. any potential capital gains taxes On the other hand, if you’re opportunity because you were vestment properties. Learn Are you familiar with it? Ac- and investment fees aside. in a competitive market, buying • Other factors include: busy saving when you could more at www.sonomacounty- cording to the mainstream Given all that, how early would a home now may mean taking Rising rates – If this hap- have bought the home 12 mortgages.com. media, millennials are wary of you have to begin saving and saving and investing; they are investing to reach that $1 mil- just too indebted, too pes- lion goal, and how much would simistic, and too scared to get you have to save per month to into the market after seeing reach it? what happened to the invest- If you start saving at 45, the ments of their parents during answer is $2,039. If you start the Great Recession. saving at 35, the monthly num- In truth, savers of all ages ber drops to $904. were traumatized by the 2007- How about if you start saving 09 bear market. Last month, at 25? Only $438 a month Gallup asked American house- would be needed. The earlier holds if they had any money in you start saving and investing, equity investments; just 52 per- the more compounding power cent said yes. That compares to you can harness. 65 percent in April 2007. In 2014, Gallup asked Americans • Strive to get the match. if investing $1,000 in equities Some companies reward em- was a good idea or a bad idea; ployees with matching retire- 50 percent of those surveyed ment plan contributions; they called it a bad one. will contribute 50 cents for A recent study from How- every dollar the worker does or, Much.Net found that 52 percent perhaps, even match the contri- of Americans aged 18-34 have bution dollar-for-dollar. An em- less than $1,000 in savings. ployer match is too good to Well, guess what: another study pass up. from Go Banking Rates reveals that 62 percent of all Americans • Invest in a way you are have less than $1,000 in sav- comfortable with. In the mid- ings. 2000s, some Wall Street money managers directed assets into • Now is the time to take investments they did not fully some crucial financial steps. understand, a gamble that con- According to a poll taken by tributed to the last bear market. millennial advocacy group Take a lesson from that exam- Young Invincibles, only 43 per- ple and avoid investing in what cent of 18-to-34-year-olds with- seems utterly convoluted or out access to a workplace mysterious. retirement plan save consis- tently for retirement; whether • Realize that friends and your employer sponsors a plan family may not know it all. or not, though, you can still The people closest to you may make some wise moves before or may not be familiar with in- you turn 40. vesting. If they are not, take what they tell you with a few • Make saving a top prior- grains of salt. ity. Resolve to pay yourself first. That is, direct money to- • Getting a double-digit an- ward your retirement before nual return is great, but the you do anything else, like pay- main concern is staying in- ing the bills or spending it on vested. The market goes up and Samera Vallejos, 5, of Rohnert Park, prepares Smashingto break through boards boards during her testing at Schafer's ATA Martial Arts. Samera, needs or wants. Your future down, sometimes violently, but who is in the Tigers class, tested on Friday, June 10 for her next belt in Taekwondo. The testing was held at the Schafer's ATA Martial should come first. there has never been a 20-year Arts studio. period in which the market has Jane Peleti • Consider investing some lost value. As you save for the or most of what you save. In- long run, that is worth remem- vesting in equities is can be im- bering. portant to your long-term investment objectives because it Ken Weise, an LPL Financial Greg Simpkins gives you the potential to grow Advisor, provided this article. SSU breaks ground on and compound your money to He can be reached at 707-584- Insurance Agent outpace inflation. With interest 6690. Securities offered through Wine Business Institute rates so low right now, you may LPL Financial. Member 585-8610 Golden shovels and cham- campus, and it started in 1996. not be able to retire solely on FINRA/SIPC. The opinions of 6650 Commerce Blvd. pagne glinted in the afternoon Sonoma State University's your savings. this material are for informa- Ste. 16, Rohnert Park sun as more than 200 people at- Wine Business program has • The effect of compound- tion purposes only. 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By Cory Oleson

System:?PlayStation Vita (Handheld) Developer:?Nurijoy Publisher:?PM Studios, Atlus and Acttil Genre:?Music video game, rhythm game Age rating:?T for Teen Release date:?November 10, Casual Dining 2015 (North America) Number of players:?1 & Price:?$29.99 - $38.99 Southern Hospitality With each fresh new pay- check, the angel and the devil • Lunch, Dinner & Children’s Menu appear on my shoulders. The • Famous for Sweet Potato Pie angel’s named Responsibility & Peach Cobbler while the devil calls himself Possibility. Responsibility is • Check us out on usually pretty quick to snatch the check out of my hand, so % • Mention this ad for 10 off that I may narrowly dodge an- other encounter with his much your dining bill. larger cousin, Consequence. Some sunny Fridays, how- 5979 Commerce Blvd. (In Big OC Tireslosed Mondays plaza) ever, Responsibility goes com- 707-230-2672 pletely AWOL, so Possibility and I get to have a field day. Today we bought food, clothes, bike parts, and a video game. As per usual, this was a bad de- cision on my part, because the food was all candy, the clothes were too big, the bike parts did- n’t fit on my bike, and the game    was “Superbeat: XONiC.”      Look at what you’ve done, Pos-   
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