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“We are so excited to be part of this trail network,” said Regional Parks Director Caryl Hart. “In addition to great hiking, North Sonoma Mountain gives residents and visi- tors a chance to better understand a Sonoma County landmark and is a testament to the vision of local voters and the planning and col- laboration of our partners.” The trail begins in the ferns and


redwoods on the south fork of Matanzas Creek, then weaves up through forests of oaks and bay laurels and fi elds of native grass- es. Hikers are treated to sweeping views of the Santa Rosa Plain and coastal range to the west, Tay- lor and Bennett Mountains and Mount Saint Helena to the north, and Hood Mountain and Sugar-


loaf Ridge to the east. “Connect- ing the Ridge Trail across Sonoma Mountain is a tremendous accom- plishment and a signifi cant boost toward our goal of about 50 con- tinuous miles in Sonoma County,” said Bay Area Ridge Trail Execu- tive Director Janet McBride. “And the trail itself is absolutely world class – it will knock your socks off.” Additional trails include a wheelchair-accessible vista point above the park entrance and the Umbrella Tree Trail, a .75-mile trail to a lone bay tree and picnic spot with views of Santa Rosa and Bennett Valley. Park picnic op- tions also include two creekside tables in the redwood grove at the Ridge Trail footbridge. The park opened Feb. 14, and


Being Prepared can Increase chances of Getting WORK: It helps to decrease stress!


By Eddie Geary, M.Ed., C.R.C ~esgeary@sbcglobal.net


Santa Rosa, CA. ~ What is one thing that creates stress for most people? Remember that Boy Scout motto: Be prepared! Not being prepared creates a great deal of stress for most people.


This is very true when it comes to the job market. How many times do I get a call from someone who has to have a re- sume for a job application and they are no where near ready. Sometimes


they don’t even


have a resume. Other times it has been over 10 years since they updated their resume. Ob- viously, things have changed. Now, the person faces a dead- line and hasn’t a clue as to how to get everything together. The job market today is no longer what it was in times past: 40 years and a gold watch. Changes in job duties, com- sales,


pany downsizing and personal changes all mean that


no job is permanent. To be in control of your work and your career takes a certain amount of planning and preparation. Number one in that preparation is having an updated resume so that panic does not set in. Another important fact is that when a person has gone through the actual prepara- tion of a resume with someone who can ask the right questions stress levels can drop. They are ready to meet a new employer and progress in their career. They will not be blindsided and can move on with confi dence.


is now open daily from sunrise to sunset. Trails are open to hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers, though bike use on the Ridge Trail is limited to the fi rst 2 miles. At this time, dogs are not al- lowed on trails.


A master planning process is ex- pected to begin this year to gather feedback on the park’s future uses and management. The process will consider how existing ameni- ties are used, whether new features can be developed, and how natural resources are managed. Any future trails would be developed based on master plan recommendations. As part of the land transfer, the District holds a conservation ease- ment that generally limits park ac- tivities to protect natural resourc-


Millions saw the apple fall, but


Newton asked why. Bernard Baruch


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es. Compatible recreational and educational uses and grazing are allowed. The District also holds a recreation covenant that ensures the county provide public access to the property in perpetuity. “This project began more than 10 years ago with a vision to protect one of the most prominent landscapes in Sonoma County, and now we have a spectacular backcountry trail that stretches across Sonoma Mountain for residents and visi- tors to enjoy,” said District Gen- eral Manager Bill Keene. “A proj- ect of this scale would not have succeeded without the incredible collaboration of all the partners in- volved, and the District is proud to have been a part of it.” Please visit sonomacountyparks.org


A small town Doctor was famous in the area for always catching large fi sh. One day while he was on one of his frequent fi shing trips he got a call that a woman at a neighboring farm was giving birth. He rushed to her aid and delivered a healthy baby boy. The farmer had nothing to weigh the baby with so the Doctor used his fi shing scales. The baby weighed 21 lbs 13 oz.


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