Bennett Valley Voice

BENNETT VALLEY VOICE

Vol. 6' No. 3

Bennett Valley Homeowners Association

July 1983

Memo From The Board

The BVHA would like to thank those residents who responded to our memberreminder and re-joined. welcome to the new members which has brought our roster close to 200 houseUpdate: 4630 Pressley Road proposed rezoning County Supervisors supported the BVHA position and denied this request. Update: Votruba winery 4850 Peracca Road on a split vote the BVHA supported a property down-zoning to accomodate the 1,000 case winery application.

On May 24, the county Supervisors approved the request. The Votruba's have been making home wine for some time at this location and wish to become a bonded winery. The BVHA stipulated that the small site would not be appropriate for tasting, on-site sales, or expansion.

Update: road projects Pressley Ra. S Sonoma Mtn. Rd. We have received bad news from the county road department that the previously approved funds for a of the Pressley Rd. & Sonoma Mountain Rd. intersection been re-directed to higher priority projects. delay will only be temporary.

Bennett Valley Ra. The county has informed the BHA that the straightening of the curves at Matanzas Creek bridge near the golf course will not occur this year. This dangerous stretch of road has long been a concern. Recently, the BVHA Board has . written letters to PG&E & others concerning the road damage caused by heavy equipment on Pressley & Sonoma Mountain Ra.

We hope that PG&E will help us and the county to correct this costly and dangerous situation. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Dona Moberly Bill Jacobs Sam Mitchell BV HA

Board Of Directors

Warren Watkins David Steiner Barbara Maberry Nancy Batson Tamara Boultbee Paul Mowbray Valley Cowman- Bill Jacobs The June 14-20 issue of the News Herald spotlighted long time Bennett Valley cowman Bill Jacobs and others In a fine article "Home on the Range" by Verna Mays.

news publication Bill reminisces about the lost art of around cowman, his trusty cutting horse "Big Tom" , the back-breaking work, and the long His love for the valley is evident and he has a deep belief in the wisdom of mother nature. In addition to his ranch duties, Bill finds time to serve as a director of the BVHA and the agriculture oriented Federal Land Bank.

If you have a chance find and read the full News Herald article. Congratulations--Matanzas Creek Winery Recently, MCW was judged sweepsstakes winner for its 1981 chardonnay at the San Francisco Fair and Exposition. Also, the '81 chardonnay won the double gold medal in that category.

A Reminder--Homeowner meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at the firehouse. Elections are held during the October meeting to fill the expiring terms of three board members.

School Board Election Coming

Fair Time 1983 Sonoma County

Three vacancies on the Bennett of Trustees will be filled The Sonoma County Fair 1983 is feain next November's election. Nominationsturing sheep and wool. New attractions have been added for everyone's pleasure. open on JULY 18, 1983--you may obtain a form from the Sonoma County Election Many activities will be on the west Dept. if you are interested in running.

side of the Junior Exhibit building. Nominations close AUGUST 12, Each day of the fair there will be spinless no incumbent files. ning, weaving, and dyeing demonstrations. the deadline for filing would be extendSeparate this event will be the ed to August 17, 1983. nual weaving and spinning demonstrations The election will take place only in the Arts & Crafts building sponsored if more than 3 people apply--if there is by the Santa Rosa Guilds.

only one candidate per open seat, these exhibited at the booth. candidates automatically become Board Many new classes have been opened Members. If a tie vote should occur in for spinner & weavers, so exhibits shoul‹ an election, the successful candidate(s) be numerous and educational.

In the new would be determined by lot. Any candiHandcrafted Wool class, there will be a date who wishes to have a Statement of of items made from 100% wool. Qualification in the sample ballot must Shearing demonstrations will take the cost of printing. place daily from 1-4 PM.

During this term and vacancer quirementar time those who wish can shear a sheep, Requirements take a piece of fleece home, for Board Members are: Applicant must ceive a button saying be a registered voter and a resident re- at the Sonoma COWnty Fair". gistered in the Bennett Valley School entering a baby bootjecontest?

District. Meetings are the second Wedare to guess how many baby booties could nesday of each month ard Board Members be made out of the display basket of usually serve without pay although trahandspun yarns. vel expenses to meetings can be requestAttend the annual ladies lead class Newly elected Board Members will which is open to all age groups & retake their oath of office and quires that you model an outfit of 100% their new position at the regularly sche-wool or 60% wool & 40% synthetic, and duled board meeting in December 1983.

that you must also have a sheep to lead. Our school board goes back to the This fashion show lead takes place FriAs a member you set the tone day July 29, 7:30 PM. for the educational programs in the disTwo lamb barbecues are scheduled-This is one place where resione on Saturday, 30th, and the second on dents have local control--where YOU can Sunday the 3lst, 11-5 PM.

make a big difference! More information There should be something of interest is available from the district office for most of us. Come to the fair. (542-2201) or any current Current members include Millie Contributed by Marilyn Franc Mansfield, Marilee Parker, Ed Buckley, Dick Dowd and Dr. Frank Hodges.

Additional memberships since April 1983---Welcome to new members. James & Janet Alfieri Ernest&Lorraine Keefer Ron Schultz Terry Babineaux Mr.& Mrs. Clint Koch Glenn & Jill Seime Mrs. R.J. Baculo Mr.& Mrs. Larry Laby Tom & Mary Sharpe Mr.& Mrs. John Bertram Paul & Maureen Larson A. Siegle, P. Judge, R.Maddison Mr.& Mrs. Gordon Buck Mr.& Mrs. Harold Levenson Eugene & Adrienne Staggs Patrick&Faith Campbell Glenn Martinez Robert D. Thompson Ted & Susan Chamberlain James & Michele Martino B.J. Tripp Mr.& Mrs. Jos. Cuneo Michael&Adeena Nelligan Mr.& Mrs. John Trowbridge Melvin & Helen Ehlers Doug & Pat Noren Beverly & Robert Turner Thomas & Nancy Gross Douglas&MaryAgnes Robertson John & Terry Votruba Doug&Sylvia Havemann Mr.& Mrs. Jim Saitone Bryan & Marilynn Wilson Noral K. Jefferson Mr.& Mrs. Vincent Savio Judy & Tony Wolff

Bennett Valley Homeowners Association

Post Office Box 2666 Santa Rosa, California 95405