Rite of Passage Graduation from high school is traditionally viewed as one of the most memorable events of our lives, and last Friday’s events certainly will be for many of those young adults moving on from Sonoma Valley High School. In these modern times, the... Continue
Open your eyes Editor: The letter writer of June 5 (“Not so fast, Joan disciples”) is obviously one of the many Americans who is using the American flag as a blanket to pull over his head to avoid opening his eyes and seeing what is... Continue
Sonoma resident Drucilla King was concerned about her husband Donald’s snoring. During their appointment with ear, nose and throat specialist Kathleen Healey, the doctor suggested that she perform an oximetry test not just on her husband, but on herself as well. “It turns out that... Continue
The Sun invited Sonoma Valley High School senior Kate McFarland to share her personal impressions of the graduation experience. On Friday, June 6, a part of my life that once felt infinite came to a close. As I sat in the middle of Arnold Field,... Continue
Sonoma Valley summer camps provide children with many opportunities to learn, be creative and have a whole bunch of fun. The many wonderful summer camps, workshops, and programs offered in the Valley are certain to broaden the horizons of local children. Educational camps offer such... Continue
Some winemakers come to the trade with college training, but others enter it through side doors. Richard Kasmier and Patrick Campbell fall into the second category. A crazy Italian friend taught Kasmier how to make wine, and a great aunt introduced him to the world... Continue
Time wonderful, joyous alarm clock went off: 5:57; Time leapt and bounded and smiled out of bed: 6:20; Time skipped and sashayed into waiting car: 6:54 (I have decided to adopt a positive attitude towards mornings, although sarcasm here may have exceeded its limit.) Where... Continue
James Wandzilak, one of the first tenants in the new “green” building at 10 Maple St., gets to relax after work and enjoy the view of the hills from the balcony of his top-floor office, along with a glass of wine. The Edward Jones financial... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I hope you can help me with the terrible guilt I am suffering since my dog died last week. He got sick and spent a week in the hospital, and then he died. After he had been vomiting for a few days,... Continue
The counting is almost over – and the question of who’ll face incumbent First District Supervisor Valerie Brown in November’s runoff may be answered as early as today. “By Thursday or Friday we’ll have some totals,” assistant Registrar Of Voters Gloria Colter said yesterday morning.... Continue