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Petaluma Estates Observer

Petaluma Estates Homeowners Association

Officers, Chairpersons & Volunteers

President Diane Pimentel 772-7514 dpimentel@earthlink.net

VP Patti Dellabruna 765-2363

Secretary Annette Allsup (369) 208-8029 jonanncan97@comcast.net

Treasurer Nancy Jamarck 774-6168 ncjam@sbcglobal.net

Activities Dir. Libby Bianchi (253) 509-4842 eliz.bianchi@gmail.com

Observer Delv. Nancy Jamarck 774-6168 ncjam@sbcglobal.net

Sunshine report Ellen Reinhold (415) 419-7267 ellenreinhold@icloud.com

GSMOL Rep Diane Pimentel 772-7514 dpimentel@earthlink.net

Neighborhd Watch Carole O’Brien 981-3589

Hospitality Nancy Jamarck 774-6168 ncjam@sbcglobal.net

Library Dennis Vollmer

Observer Editor Diane Hawley 971-5339 Mobile or 981-7079 Home

Email: jumbaco56@gmail.com

Submissions are due to Diane by the 5th of the monthprior. https://mobilehomeparkmagazines.com/editorial

President’s message

We are back after a 2-month break from Board and General meetings during the months of July and August. Of course, all the park activities continued as usual, in fact our outdoor activity of Pickleball has grown in popularity throughout this summer and as noted in the minutes of our last meeting, a BOCCE BALL court is being planned for the future.

It occurs to me that not everyone is aware that the Petaluma Estates Homeowners Association (often abbreviated as PEHA) has a Constitution and By-laws. The current edition was revised August 23, 2019, so if you would like to receive a copy, you can pick one up at our General Meetings, on the 1st Thursday of the month, or I can email you a copy upon request. Also, it was brought to my attention that all our residents may not know that our Board Meetings are open to all residents, which is why we include the next meeting dates on every General Meeting Agenda. We believe in function over form, so there is nothing to fear; we are interested in what you have to say and there is a seat for you at the table.

I love our community and feel more connected with the residents of Petaluma Estates, than anywhere I have lived before, but then, when moving here I was newly retired. But now that I think about it, I have never lived in one place for 12 years or more, other than my place of birth, and I am planning to live here as long as possible. I am aware that not everyone is interested in community activities, because of time or interest, which is understandable.

At the last meeting we had an amazing guest speaker, Gene Girimonte, from the Alzheimer’s Association, who spoke about the benefits of remaining active and socially interactive as we age. So, for our health, social, and mental well-being, I hope we will all find ways to participate in the 55+ Community that we are. If you are called to be of service, please consider serving on a committee or being on the board of directors. You can contact Libby Bianchi, our Activities Coordinator and Nominating Chairperson, for more information.

Before I wrap-up this message, I want to thank the 12 volunteers who helped gather the information for this year’s phone directory that was published in last month’s Observer, to Diane Hawley, Editor. I did the data entry and will be maintaining the database, so if you find an error, please contact me as soon as possible so we can publish corrections in next month’s Observer. Special thanks to: Diann Athoe, Lucy Childs, Carol George, Beth Halcomb, Helen Jacobsen, Nancy Jamarck, Donna Lewis, Arlyn Serber, Rob Sky, Pat Vollmer, and Dennis Vollmer. It is a big job, and we couldn’t have done it without them.

Sincerely,

Diane Pimentel, 707-772-7514

October 2025

PEHA Sponsored

Halloween Dinner/Dance/Costume Party

Join your neighbors for a spooky bit of fun!

Saturday, Oct 25th, Doors open-5PM

Dinner served-6PM, followed by live music & dancing with The Good Ole Boys

Prizes for the best costume! Go all out, wear your best get-up. Show off your creative side. Or just come as you are, your smile is plenty.

Food, fun, prizes!

Cost: $25.00/person-to cover food & beverages & entertainment.

RSVP with payment by Oct.20th

Please deposit funds in the drop-box in the clubhouse. More info: Nancy Jamarck (707) 774-6168

9/04/25

Petaluma Estates Homeowner’s Association

Call to order 7:01 PM

Pledge of Allegiance

Welcome New Residents or 1st time attendees: 4 newbies

In Attendance: Keith Crosby, Roberta Lupton, Susan Stuart, Jodie Gallager, Luis Pommermayer, Rob Sky, Maggie Carlson, Ann Baker, Mary Heitman, Phillip Willcher, June Hudnall, Vera Steinfels, Diane Pimentel, Ellen Reinhold, Annette Allsup, Julia Marshall, Carol George, Bruce Grant, Donna Lewis, Libby Bianchi, Martin Larson, Cher Church, Ann Marie Bledsoe, Sherry Ferber, Jim Ferber, Dennis Vollmer, Beth Wehlage, Lisa Davis, Arlyn Serber

Guest Speaker: Gene Girimonte with Lauren Hibdon, from the Alzheimer’s Association

(Back story: Carol George’s daughter is Lauren Hibdon, Family Services Manager at Alzheimer’s Association in Santa Rosa.) Gene Girimonte introduced himself by telling us about his emotional 8-year care-providing journey with his husband Art who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.

He went on to tell us about the Alzheimer's Association in Santa Rosa where he is a volunteer and included many facts and figures about Alzheimer's. For example, over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. Over 10,000 are residents 65 and older living here in Sonoma County. Alzheimer's is just one kind of Dementia, and it causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms start out very mildly but become more and more severe over time. Individuals will eventually need around-the-clock care and ultimately it is fatal. Certain populations are at a higher risk such as Black and Hispanic Americans, and almost 2/3 of Americans living with Alzheimer's are women. There are 10 warning signs such as confusion with time or place, difficulty completing familiar tasks, forgetting how to use common devices, withdrawal from work or social activities, and changes in mood and personality. Early detection is very important as there are medical interventions available. If you suspect that you or a loved one may have this disease, it is crucial that you talk with your doctor immediately!

Gene also told us that there are many excellent ways to take charge of your brain health as you age. He listed 10 healthy beneficial habits such as quitting smoking, challenging your mind, getting enough sleep, staying socially engaged, eating a healthy diet, and exercise, exercise, exercise.

The Alzheimer's Association provides personal guidance, trusted resources, local connections and support groups for those diagnosed with Alzheimer's and their care providers. You can contact them at 1-707-573-1210 or check out their website at www.alz.org

The Alzheimer's Association will hold its annual Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, October 4th at the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park to support research funding.

Treasurer’s Report: Nancy Jamarck has been ill. The balance for July and August stands at $2,367.25

Secretary’s Report: Annette Allsup - June minutes were in the July Observer, and we had no meetings during July and August.

Committee Reports

2025-2026 Phone Book Committee Report – Diane Pimentel thanked all the volunteers that helped collect the phone numbers and email addresses for the new directory.

Sunshine: Ellen Reinhold

SCMOA & GSMOL Report – Diane Pimentel - Handouts & applications are available on the back table. If you would like to be part of the group that contacts legislators about important upcoming mobile home laws, please contact Diane Pimentel or Rhonda Hobbs so you can be put on an email notification list. There are times when it is crucial to contact legislators in a timely fashion. We CAN make a difference!

Nominating Committee Report: Libby Bianchi – Needs to present a slate of officers by 10/5 to be published in the November Observer for the election in December. If you or someone you know would like to be on the board, please contact Libby (her email and phone number are listed in the new directory!)

Park Purchase Committee: Beth Wehlage – A special offering by Sonoma County Legal Aid to Petaluma Residents as a Pilot Project Wednesday, Sept. 10th in our Clubhouse: 2:00-2:45 General Estate Planning Workshop for ALL, followed by free consultation for 10 people, available on a first come first serve basis. See Beth for sign-ups and details.

Activities Coordinator – Libby Bianchi

Zingo – 2nd Thursday of each month – A new machine was purchased with some generous donations and proceeds from the games. We are looking for someone to take the old Bingo machine off our hands so let us know if you have a lead.

New Horizons Swing Band – Saturday, September 27th from 2 – 4. Please bring appetizers or snacks to share.

Halloween Party – October 25th

Talent Show – November 22nd - Dennis Vollmer, Chairperson/Organizer

July & August Activities:

7/4 – 4th of July BBQ/Potluck Family Fun Day – Co-Chairs Diane & Nancy

8/15 – Ice Cream Social (Swing Dance Band had to reschedule)

SAVE THE DATES:

12/1 Decorating the clubhouse for the Holidays – 9 AM-11:30 AM

12/6 Holiday Luncheon – Saturday afternoon

1/2/26 Take Down & Store Holiday decorations 11:30-1:00

President’s Report:

Park Manager, Alan La Pierre, will be our Guest Speaker at next month’s meeting. He hasn't told us his topic yet, but it will be advertised at the mail kiosks prior to the meeting.

The park installed water meters at each residence to meet new laws. The outside faucets were turned off, but it seems some residents have turned them back on and are using water that is being charged to the park. This is considered theft and prosecutable by law. Please, use your metered water only. If you are uncertain about your outside faucets, please contact Park Management as soon as possible for clarification.

The City Council Meeting on 9/8 will include the Adoption (2nd Reading) of Ordinance # 2909, to amend

Specified Provisions of Chapter 6.50 “Mobilehome Park Space Rent Stabilization Program, and to maintain in Effect the Remainder of Chapter 6.5 of the Petaluma Municipal Code. The Emergency Revision was approved at the August 6th Meeting. Thank you to all of our residents that showed up for this very important meeting. If anyone would like more information, please see me after the meeting. I can forward the information to you, if interested.

Old Business: None

New Business: Dennis Volmer, Marty Larson and Phil Willcher approached management about installing a bocce ball court. It was well received and will be installed sometime in the near future.

For the Good of The Order:

GSMOL Petaluma Super Chapter Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of each month and all GSMOL Members are welcome to attend. See Diane Pimentel for more information.

Next Board Meeting: Wed. October 1st @ 9 AM in the Clubhouse (All Members are Welcome)

Next General Meeting: Thursday, October 2nd 6:30 PM Social / 7:00 PM Start Meeting adjourned: 8:18 PM

Fast-Growing Fruit Trees You Can Grow Indoors, According to Gardening Experts

Turn your living room into an indoor orchard.

By Blythe Copeland for Martha Stewart-Published on June 19, 2025

Growing fruit trees indoors can transform even the coziest corners of your home into a verdant personal orchard. Even better, for impatient gardeners, there are a few fast-growing varieties that can quickly produce bananas, lemons, oranges, figs, and more from the comfort of your own living room.

However, keep in mind that getting these plants to produce fruit indoors isn't always easy temperature, humidity, and pollination all need to be just right. Meet these conditions, though, and these nine fast-growing trees will reward you with juicy, flavorful fruits all grown within arm's reach.

Key Lime Bush

Contrary to its name, key lime bush (Citrus x aurantiifolia) is technically a tree, albeit a smaller one. For indoor use, you can prune it to your preferred size to bring a fresh green accent to bright corners and enclosed patios. "This compact citrus plant is happy in sunny windows and patios, and will produce delicious, tart limes all season," says Erin Scottberg, licensed horticulturist and head of content at The Sill.

Since it's a fast grower, you can look for delicious, pie-ready fruits during the plant's first season. Key lime bushes are also self-pollinating.

• Size: 6 feet tall x 3 feet wide

• Growing conditions: Full sun, well-draining soil

Dwarf Meyer Lemon

Dwarf Meyer lemon trees (Citrus x meyeri) thrive in pots with plenty of sun exposure. They produce lemons at just two to three years old, says Justin Hancock, horticulturist at Costa Farms.

Look for "fragrant white blossoms, glossy leaves, and sweet-tart lemons nearly year-round," he says. "Meyer lemons are a cross between lemons and mandarins, giving them a sweeter flavor."

• Size: 4 to 6 feet tall x 2 feet wide

• Growing conditions: Full sun; well-draining, slightly acidic soil

This 1924 aerial view is a nice reminder of how residential Hollywood Blvd was before it became fully commercial. What we’re looking at here is the Garden Court Apartments at 7021 Hollywood Blvd a block west of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, which the apartments predate by 10 years. Opening in around 1917, the 190-room building was advertised as “the most modern in the west,” and the L.A. Times called it “the most beautiful and complete apartment house.” It must have been something because among its more notable residents include Clara Bow, Louis B. Mayer, Carl Laemmle, Mack Sennett, Stan Laurel, and John Gilbert. It came down in 1984. (Source: waterandpower.org)

Fingal's Cave

Scotland's Fingal's Cave and Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway emerged through the same Paleocene-era volcanic event. However, the former offers a unique viewing experience. Here, on the uninhabited island of Staffa, the basalt columns line the walls of a sea cave like blocky stalactites made of hardened lava.

The cave is 72 feet tall, 270 feet deep, and known particularly for its natural acoustics, which once inspired 19th-century composer Felix Mendelssohn to write an overture in its name. Visitors can experience the bizarre echoing and explore the otherworldly scene by walking on footpaths along the columns.

The Addams Family first appeared in the pages of The New Yorker, in 1938. In 1952, Charles Addams, the artist behind the ghoulish clan, painted Wednesday and her relatives, looking amusingly out of place on a beach, on a hotel wall in the Hamptons. In the decades that followed, the painting changed ownership and location several times, landing in obscurity in a “side foyer” in a library at Penn State University. The cartoonist Paul Karasik reported on its strange fate for the magazine, also highlighting aspects of Addams’s technique that accentuate the image’s dark comedy. “Even some faculty members who have taught at Penn State for decades don’t know it’s there,” Karasik wrote. “And it’s a masterpiece.” https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jWl9cm

In 1952, Charles Addams, at the height of his skills as a cartoonist, painted a lush, monochromatic mural on canvas for a bar at the Dune Deck, a hotel in the Hamptons. (The work is nearly fourteen feet long and more than four feet high.) When the hotel changed hands, the new owners one of them a Penn State alumnus donated the painting to the university’s Palmer Museum of Art. A few years later, it was transferred to the library, where it hung in the Lending Services area, until it was relegated to its current location, in 2000. Somewhere along the way, it picked up the name “An Addams Family Holiday.”

The way it's displayed obscures the fact that this painting is both a great work by a major artist and a gag that would have fit right into The New Yorker of 1952. The mural, rendered in gray tones from dense black to the white of the sand looks just like a printed cartoon, only much larger.

The family members, who first appeared in the pages of The New Yorker, in 1938, were not properly christened with individual names until the début of the “Addams Family” TV show, in 1964. Nonetheless, here they all are: Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandmama, Wednesday, Pugsley, and their butler, Lurch, at the beach.

The gag follows a basic Addams Family formula: the collision of the drab with the macabre. On this beach, there are normal people and not-normal people. Nestled in the dunes are a regular beach house and a spooky old mansion. The members of the clan, engaged in the bizarre activity of being the Addams Family, are oblivious of the panic of the humans surrounding them.

Pugsley is burying something (or someone) in the sand. Lurch, with his cocktail shaker, is concocting a drink from the poison held by Grandmama. A picnic basket is filled with yummy dead bats. Morticia and Wednesday look on with approval, framing the focal point of the action: Fester grips a net and a spiked club, ready to help Gomez, who is holding a fishing rod and reeling in something. It’s that unseen catch at the end of the line that is panicking the bathers, who can’t get out of the water fast enough.

One can imagine Addams being presented with the venue for his commission and sizing up the task.

The mural was meant for a beach resort, so he set the scene at the beach. But, this being the Addams Family, he opted for a grim, overcast day for their outing. The next consideration was likely the horizontality of the space, so he devised a gag that is essentially horizontal.

The eye goes first to Gomez and then moves to the far left of the mural, working back along the scene, reading it like a sentence.

The horizon line and the frantic swimmer conspire to push us urgently to the right. The wide-open eyes of the guy in the foreground look back to our entry point on the left. Were his legs to extend beyond the frame, he would be standing on the real floor in the real world, with us, so we relate to him and his distress.

From the point where the horizon line hits the shore, the composition opens up to the right like a fan, leading the viewer from character to character.

Our attention finally returns to Gomez, who, although this is the beach, is in his standard Gomez costume, but shoeless, with his pant cuffs rolled up. In contrast to his rigid relatives, Gomez legs bent and necktie flapping is the only Addams Family member who is in motion, as he wrestles with the bent rod, the tip of which reaches back, redirecting our gaze to the left, off-canvas, to that hooked something.

Addams does not spoil our pleasure by depicting exactly what Gomez is reeling in. Whatever it is, though, one assumes it must be worse than that limpid-eyed octopus slouching on the sand.

The library is being renovated, and so the mural will move again. “It’s a jewel,” Richard Riccardo, Penn State’s associate director of facilities planning, said. “And it’s lost down there.”

Published in the print edition of the July 9 & 16, 2018, issue.

Critics and viewers alike agree this is the scariest movie ever made. Are you brave enough to find out?

Strange and creepy happenings beset an average California family, the Freelings Steve (Craig T. Nelson), Diane (JoBeth Williams), teenaged Dana (Dominique Dunne), eight-year-old Robbie (Oliver Robins), and five-year-old Carol Ann (Heather O'Rourke) when ghosts commune with them through the television set. Initially friendly and playful, the spirits turn unexpectedly menacing, and, when Carol Ann goes missing, Steve and Diane turn to a parapsychologist and eventually an exorcist for help.

Release date: June 4, 1982 (USA)

Director: Tobe Hooper

Story by: Steven Spielberg

Really in the Halloween scary movie mood?? Here’s a short list of other great scary movies:

Halloween (1978):A foundational slasher film that established many tropes of the genre, focusing on tension and a terrifying antagonist.

The Shining (1980):Known for its psychological depth, unnerving atmosphere, and stunning visuals, it's a staple in discussions of the greatest horror films.

John Carpenter's The Thing (1982):A masterclass in suspense and practical effects, this film's paranoia-inducing premise remains deeply effective.

Get Out (2017):Praised for its smart social commentary, unsettling atmosphere, and clever blending of horror and satire.

One of the best times to visit Petaluma is in October, when the weather is still warm, the pumpkins are ripe, the trees are gold and red, and the town is abuzz with spooky family fun. Where else can you get lost for hours in a corn maze, trick or treat from a paddle board, or enjoy a Hogwarts feast? Read on to learn more about the many family-friendly Halloween activities in Petaluma.

Updated August 15, 2025.

For more information, visit: https://www.visitpetaluma.com/2024/10/8-family-friendly-halloween-activities/

Petaluma offers Halloween events like the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat Trail on October 31st, the Witches & Wizards on the Water paddle event, pumpkin patches and corn mazes at local farms such as Pronzini Pumpkin Patch, and the Halloween Folk Art Society's All Hallow's Art Fest. For scare-seekers, Fear Overload Scream Park is a regional haunted attraction.

Community Events

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail:

On October 31st, children can go trick-or-treating at participating downtown businesses, which will have signage indicating they are part of the trail.

Witches & Wizards on the Water:

This community event involves a costume contest and a chance to paddle or row along the river for treats from riverside businesses and organizations.

Pumpkin Patches:

Visit a local pumpkin patch and corn maze, such as the Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and Amazing Corn Maze or Pronzini Farms Christmas Trees & Pumpkin Patch, to enjoy activities like hayrides, bounce houses, and face painting.

Tara Firma Farms - Pumpkins on Pikes:

This unique event takes place on select October weekends, featuring a field of lit jack-o'lanterns, a maze, live music, and pumpkin carving.

Fear Overload Scream Park: Located in the region, this scream park offers immersive haunted houses and live scare actors for a terrifying experience.

All Hallow's Art Fest: For art enthusiasts, this event on Saturday, September 27, 2025, showcases Halloween folk art from artists around the country.

Tucked away in the heart of downtown Penngrove. The Grove is your new local speakeasy for mouthwatering bites, craft cocktails, and warm vintage vibes. Hidden in plain sight, it’s your new favorite secret. Whether you’re meeting friends for a night out on the town or enjoying a relaxed family dinner, The Grove offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern flavor your new favorite spot on Main Street.

HOURS

Mon–Wed 3pm-8pm

Thurs 3pm-10pm

Friday 3pm-11pm Sat 10am-11pm

Sunday 10am-8pm

10056 Main St , Penngrove, CA, United States, 94951 (707) 664-5916

Cheese Ball Goblin Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature, plus 2 (8-ounce) packages whipped cream cheese

• 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature

• 1 tablespoon milk

• 2 cups shredded mixed cheeses, such as cheeses for tacos

• Green food coloring

• 2 large tortilla chips

• 1 whole pepperoncini pepper

• 2 pimiento-stuffed olives

• 1 bell pepper, cut 2 thin strips and 6 small triangles

• 6 pitted green olives

• 20 small carrot sticks

• 3 cups shredded red cabbage

• Toothpicks

• Assorted crackers and assorted vegetables

Directions

Place 2 packages of cream cheese, butter, and milk in a mixing bowl, scraping down the sides of the bowl a few times. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and combined. Add the shredded cheese and mix until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours. Remove the chilled cheese mixture from the refrigerator. Place the mixture on a piece of waxed paper and form the cheese ball into a head-like shape. Place 3 pieces of waxed paper around the edges of a serving plate, leaving open space in the center. Place the cheese in the center of the platter so some of it is right on the platter, but the edges are on the waxed paper. This will ensure that the platter does not get messy while you make your goblin.

In a medium bowl, stir the remaining softened cream cheese until totally smooth. With a spatula, spread the whipped cream cheese over the head. It's O.K. if it's not totally smooth - this will give your goblin spooky skin. Place a few drops of green food coloring in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of water and mix well. With a pastry brush, paint the tortilla chips with the food coloring until they are the desired color. Set aside to dry for a few minutes. Once the chips are dry, press them into the sides of the cheese ball to form ears. Skewer the pepperoncini with a toothpick and then attach it to the center of the head to make a nose. Press the pimiento-stuffed olives into the head to form eyes. Use the 2 red bell pepper strips to make eyebrows. Take the pepper triangles and insert them into the holes in the pitted green olives. The green olives will serve as toes, and the red pepper strips will be scary toenails. Once the olives are assembled, press them into the bottom of the head to form the toes. Press the carrot sticks into the head to form teeth. Leave them sticking out a bit to make scary teeth. Hold the head onto the platter with a spatula and gently pull away the waxed paper. Finally, press the cabbage into the top of the head to make hair. Serve with crackers and assorted vegetables.

Quick Enchiladas Suizas by Mely Martínez

Enchiladas Suizas, having two of the main ingredients already prepared, this delicious meal will be easier to cook, and in less time. The best part is the end result; I promise that you will love them! A delicious and elegant dish that’s perfect for a nice dinner.

Ingredients

3 cups of HERDEZ Salsa Verde cooking sauces or your homemade salsa

¾ cup Mexican crema (Lola’s Mkt) or sour cream

½ cup chopped cilantro

1 garlic clove chopped

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken meat

1 ½ cup shredded Oaxaca cheese (Lola’s Mkt) or fresh Mozzarella cheese

12 corn tortillas

½ medium white onion thinly sliced

2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying

Salt & Pepper to taste

Sliced avocados for garnish

Instructions

• Place 1 cup of de Herdez Mexican Cooking Salsa Verde, Mexican Crema, cilantro and garlic clove in a blender, process until you have a smooth sauce. Mix with the rest of the Herdez salsa verde and set aside.

• Heat a skillet over medium heat; warm one tablespoon of oil and warm the tortillas one at a time to soften, it just takes a few seconds per side. Add the rest of the oil as needed. Besides softening them for easy rolling, another reason is that we do this is to keep the tortillas from breaking. Transfer onto a plate covered with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

• Season the chicken with salt and pepper. You can also add garlic powder if you like.

• Spread ⅓ of the sauce in a greased 9″ X 12” baking dish. Or individual oven-proof plates.

• Fill the center of each tortilla with the chicken and roll it up.

• Arrange the enchiladas in 1 layer, seam side down.

Cover with the rest of sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese starts to brown. Garnish with onion and avocado slices.

Notes

• If you want to make this dish spicy, add 1 or 2 chopped jalapeño peppers to the blender in step 1.

The Una Vida Community Closet is open EVERY, Thursday & Saturday from 3 to 6pm - located @ 410 D Street, Petaluma United Methodist Church.

We NEED volunteers for EVERY Thursday and Saturday. Will be working between 2:45 and 6:15. People that come to volunteer will be eligible to take items from our boutique.

CLOTHING AND SHOES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN ALL SIZES. COME AND RECEIVE THESE FREE ITEMS! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Donations may be dropped off at this location ONLY during shopping hours. Clothes must be WASHED, not just "CLEAN". If you have items to donate and you are unable to drop off during shop hours you can drop them off anytime by the front door at 110 Bond Street in Petaluma.

Questions? Please contact me at lynne@una-vida.org

Thank you, always! Lynne Gordon Moquete, Director of Una Vida

If I was a flower growing wild and free, all I want is you to be my sweet honeybee, And if I was a tree growing tall and green, all I want is you to shade me and be my leaves.

If you were a wink, I'd be a nod, and If you were a seed, well, I'd be a pod If you were a floor, I'd want to be a rug, and If you were kiss, I know I'd be a hug.

The most recent popular Lay's song lyrics are from the 2025 Super Bowl commercial, "The Little Farmer," featuring the song "All I Want Is You" by Barry Louis Polisar, covered by Caroline Says.

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4. Colgate rival

9. Common Market inits.

10. Sled dog

11. “Casablanca” pianist

12. Ms. Williams in aquamusicals

13. Ancient rival of Athens

15. First word of the Constitution

16. Aleppo’s land

18. Word in a simile

20. Quantum theory pioneer Max

23. Wet lowland

25. “Smoking or ___?”

26. Gauchos’ weapons

27. Big deal

28. Doesn’t ignore

29. Tennis match part

Down

1. Remainder

2. “Awright!”

3. High points

4. Dark

5. “From ___ with Love”

6. “C’___ la vie!”

7. Bias

8. Phoenician trading center

14. Action on the side

17. Kournikova and Karenina

18. Court order against antisocial behaviour

19. Mop up, naut.

21. The “C” in U.P.C.

22. Masseur’s target

24. Bass, e.g.

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October Sudoku

How to solve sudoku puzzles

No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience.

Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9. Similarly, each number can only

appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is easy.

TRIVIA TEASER

T Time

1. What company is represented on the New York Stock Exchange ticker by the letter T? a-Target, b-Radio Shack, c-AT&T, d-Kodak.

2. Who played the title character on the TV cop show "T.J. Hooker"? a-Jack Lord, b-William Shatner, c-Erik Estrada, d-Burt Reynolds.

3. In what city could you ride the commuter rail service known as the T? a-San Francisco, b-San Antonio, c-Boston, dMiami.

4. What is the middle name of Captain James T. Kirk on "Star Trek"? a-Taylor, b-Thomas, c-Timothy, d-Tiberius.

5. In what country would you find the headquarters for the T-Mobile telecommunications service? a-Germany, b-Norway, c-Canada, d-South Korea.

6. White blood cells known as T-cells get their name because they mature in what part of the human body? a-Teeth, b-Thalamus, c-Thymus, d-Tegument.

7. One way of investing your money is with the purchase of T-bills. What does the T in T-bill stand for? a-Tax, b-Tangible, c-Transaction, d-Treasury.

8. What 1962 instrumental hit with an edible title was the highest-ranking song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart by Booker T. and the MGs? a-"Bread and Butter," b-"Cotton Candy," c-"Green Onions," d-"Sugar and Spice."

9. T-Bag was the nickname of a villain played by Robert Knepper on what Fox TV drama series? a-"Oz," b-"24," c-"Touch," d-"Prison Break."

10. What did the T stand for in the names of T.E. Lawrence and T.S. Eliot? aThomas, b-Theodore, c-Tyler, d-Terrell.

QUOTES

Riches don't make a man rich, they only make him busier. Christopher Columbus, discoverer of America in 1492.

By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination. Christopher Columbus, discovered the new world in 1492

Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear.

George Addair, Founder of the Omega Vector, a self knowledge program

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

Francis Bacon: English philosopher, statesman, scientist and author

When you forgive, you in no way change the past -- but you sure do change the future.

Bernard Meltzer, radio host of "What's Your Problem" in Philadelphia

He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty.

Lao Tzu: philosopher of ancient China

You have a clean slate every day you wake up. You have a chance every single morning to make that change and be the person you want to be. You just have to decide to do it. Decide today's the day. Say it: this is going to be my day.

Brendon Burchard, author, of The Millionaire Messenger.

Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, but a thing to be achieved.

William Jennings Bryan: American politician from the 1890s

I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.

Edward Everett Hale, editor and author of 60 books

The Lighter Side

Leather

When a woman wears leather clothing, a man's heart beats faster. His throat gets dry. He gets weak in the knees and begins to think irrationally.

Ever wonder why?

She smells like a new truck!

Old man

He was eating lunch at a truck stop when three bikers walked in. The first pushed his cigarette into the old man's pie, then took a seat at the counter.

The second spit in the old man's milk, then took a seat at the counter. The third turned his plate over and then took a seat at the counter.

The old man left without a word. One of the bikers said to the waitress, "Humph, not much of a man is he?"

The waitress replied: "Not much of a truck driver either. He just backed his truck over three motorcycles."