Children take the collateral damage of domestic violence, but special preschool helps kids cope

Sonoma West Times & News is featuring a special series on domestic violence in Sonoma County. This is the sixth installment of our series leading up to Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.

• Boxer stumps with Sonoma County Dems

  SANTA ROSA — Senator Barbara Boxer made a brief appearance last Saturday, taking advantage of the Sonoma County Democratic party 4th annual barbecue at Doyle Park to talk about her platform and fire back at her opponent, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina.
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• Confusion in pot laws leads to ‘reefer madness’

  SEBASTOPOL — The talk at last week’s Rotary Club of Sebastopol was all about cannabis, pot, marijuana and reefer.
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Lions and Tigers set for strong 2010 gridiron campaign

If talent and potential translate to victories on the field, then local pigskin fans should be in for an exciting fall season. 

• Local volleyballers set for dominant fall campaign

  Happy days are most definitely here again for West County volleyball aficionados, as Analy and El Mo teams figure to continue their court dominance this fall.
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• West County booters poised for strong soccer season

  The West County has long been a hot-bed for boys high school soccer, thanks in large part to the strong El Mo teams of the early 90’s, and the nearly two decades of dominance enjoyed by Analy.
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Virginia Roventini

Virginia “Noni” Roventini died Aug. 27, 2010 at the age of 94. She was born in Santa Rosa in 1916 to Luigi and Irene Bertoni. She attended Lincoln School through the eighth grade after which time she worked for Franco-America Bakery and Thompson’s Photography Studio. Later she worked at Green Valley Apple Dryer as a supervisor. In 1970 Roventini and her son, Bill established Roventini’s Paisano Market, which operated until 1988. She held forth with a heavy hand and a soft heart. This is where many of Roventini’s customers became her extended family, often known as “Mom” or “Noni” to many. In the years after the market closed, she stayed busy caring for her great-grandchildren, crocheting, cooking and baking biscotti every morning. She loved entertaining her extended family where nobody ever left hungry or empty-handed. Roventini was preceded in death by her husband, William, her son Bill, her sisters Mary Delucchi and Rose Vaccaro and her brother Angelo Bertoni. She is survived by her sisters, Marie Bastoni and June Bache; granddaughters Janelle (Marc) Hunter, Jennifer (Bryan) Jensen; great-grandchildren, Trevor, Carly, Kennedy, Jackson, Charlotte, Caden, William and Sophie and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Parent Sorensen Mortuary, 301 S. Main Street, Sebastopol.

• Alice I. Spittler

  Alice I. (Norcia) Spittler died Aug. 7, 2010 in Fair Oaks, CA at the age of 89. She was born in Freestone and raised in Occidental. Spittler enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her family. She is survived by her two sons, Gary Steeves and Craig (Cathy) Spittler; daughter, Sharon Scoggins; five granddaughters, Tina (Bryan) Williams, Lisa (Weston) Frailey, Ashley, Nicole and Natalie Spittler; grandson, Zachary Scoggins; three great-granddaughters, Briana and Kayley Williams and Lacey Frailey; great-grandson, Ethan Teach.
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• Tom Burke

  Tom Burke was born Jan. 11, 1925 in Avondale, AZ and died on Aug. 21, 2010 at his home in Bodega Bay at the age of 85. After Burke’s father died he, his brother Albert and mother Rose moved to the Kelso Valley east of Bakersfield. Burke married his wife, Millie, on May 24, 1944. They moved to Bodega Bay in 1957 and purchased their first commercial fishing boat, the “Simona Ann.” When Burke retired from fishing he began work as a stainless steel welder. Burke was preceded in death by his wife Millie, his brothers Albert and Jonsey and his great-grandson Michael. He is survived by his son John and daughter-in-law Nedra; and sister Ruby; grandchildren Jeff, Cathy and Randy; great-grandchildren R.J., Eric, Christina, Steve, Matt and Carrie; and great-great-grandchildren Clayton, Michael, Austin and Kaylin; and many nieces, nephews and friends. There will be a celebration of Burke’s life on Friday, Sept. 3 at 1 p.m. at Compass Rose Gardens, Eastshore Rd. and Bay Flat Rd. in Bodega Bay, CA. Donations may be made to Fisherman’s Market Association of Bodega Bay or Sutter Hospice of Santa Rosa.
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Profits and publicity

When schools go back in session this time of year and early harvest action begins, all our daily schedules, living rhythms and routine activities change.

• WSCUHSD refinances general obligation bonds

  In 1996, voters across West Sonoma County passed a general obligation bond measure to improve school facilities of the West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD).
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