Page 4 - Sonoma County Gazette Oct. 2019

LETTERS cont’d from page 3
Share Housing
I originally went into this film expecting Quentin Tarantino to use the tragedies of the Manson murders as a plot tool throughout the film, but instead the focus lies on a much more basic concept about human relations and struggles. The third act brings it all home in an epic finale that weaves my prediction into the story in a flawless way.
Walking at Night
Vesta - this article is amazing for us. (Creating Immediate & Affordbale Housing Through Home Sharing by Joy Lovinger - September Gazette) We have had such traction from your beautiful article and I can’t thank you enough. We’ve had so many folks call - it’s astounding because no other article ever has come close to the response we’ve received from YOUR article.
The film is a slow burn full of memorable scenes and moments that only serve to further develop the characters so that when the tension does come it’s all the more investing.
I have been wanting to mention something for a long time. I work in Sebastopol, an when daylight savings time comes and it gets dark early, and people are out walking, as I get ready to head home, I am well aware that people are still out walking. Twice last year I almost hit someone. Why because they were wearing dark clothing or not paying attention.
We have had 13 calls, 4 emails from folks. I know it doesn’t sound like a lot - but, it’s already creating housing for several people and some housing opportunities from those who’ve called to possibly open their home.
Once upon a time in Hollywood is a wonderful piece of modern cinema which breaks the formulas and tropes we as movie goers are so accustomed to seeing and expecting. This makes for an unforgettable and thought provoking experience.
If you think about it, we are a very casual community. we wear jeans that are dark, most of our coats are dark. Which is pretty normal, what I would like to say is that the drivers need to be extremely aware of this, and I think for the most part we
The pic of Bob with AJ: Bob is a Rotarian and he had to pay $ because someone saw his mug in this article! You KNOW how Rotarians are! Pretty funny, actually. I am taking the two of them to lunch as a reward!
~ Neo Wagner
are. I would like for people that are out walking at night when it’s dark to know that the drivers cannot always see them, and they have a responsibility to remember this.
Thank you so very much. I am grateful. Take great care and THANK YOU for the insightful work that you do for our community.
Woodland Destruction
Anyone who loves Sonoma County’s natural beauty has to
be appalled by the recent news regarding the bulldozing and removal of 40 acres of oak woodlands and the deep-ripping of over 100 acres near Cloverdale for vineyard development. Destruction included pushing trees, brush, and soil into natural water channels that empty into the Russian River and filling a wetland area.
I was getting ready to pull out of the driveway at the Senior center last year, where there are a few big trees on one side and the Senior center on the other side. I cautiously looked both ways twice, and just as I was about to go, a gentleman was hitting the hood of my car to let me know he was there, where he came from
is beyond me. And he was wearing all dark clothing. I think this is important to let the people know.
Amy Appleton, Executive Director SHARE California
by Wine Industry Executive
More junk science
Re: Thegood’s letter in the 8/19 issue, p. 7, about 5G cell phones: I regret that it is necessary to point out, yet again, that there can exist
no scientific basis for his complaint. Because the intensity of any radiation falls off as the square of the distance, the radiation from your own phone will be tens of thousands of times more intense than that emitted
The owner of the property, Hugh Reimers, whose company Krasilsa Pacific Farms undertook this woodland destruction, was formerly president of Foley Family Wines and Jackson Family Wines. Obliteration of this woodland was undertaken without any required permits and inspections. Reimers can hardly claim ignorance about proper regulations and procedures regarding land development.
Thank you
Lois Galloway
Small business owner, Sebastopol
by a cell phone system antenna.
And this is particularly true of 5G systems: because 5G antennas are located closer together than in earlier systems, the power transmitted from such antennas can be much less.
In 1936, the tax rate for the most wealthy was raised to 79%. It went up considerably during WWII and in the 1950’s and then down again, but never dropped below 70% until Ronald Reagan slashed the tax rate.
-- Robert A. Saunders
One major question is whether some wine industry operators assume that they can ignore regulatory protections because the fines are simply part of doing business.
In 1942 the corporate rate was 40%. It’s gone up and down a little, but never dropped below 38% until 1988.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
(Diane McCurdy Review, September Gazette) is structurally a film I have never seen before. Quentin Tarantino once again pushes the boundaries
When you take into account the 60 biggest corporations pay zero federal tax and the amount of untaxed money in overseas tax havens, this number goes up to about $12 trillion.
of filmmaking with such confidence and ease.
Let’s talk tax policy.
Quintessentially Quentin
Full restoration of these illegally destroyed areas, in addition to hefty fines, needs to be the corrective action. Otherwise, the bad players in the wine industry will think Sonoma County’s natural woodlands and wetlands are fair and easy game for destruction.
Our current tax rates, coupled with a spending cap on social security that caps people who make a lot of money from paying into social security the whole year (most athletes cap out after 1 day) accounts for more than $10 trillion that should be in our economy every year.
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Jason Kishineff American Canyon
The film follows a Hollywood
actor and his stuntman in the 60s
as they come to grips with reality and the less intriguing side of being
a star. Brad Pitt gives a career-best performance as Cliff Booth and easily steals the film for himself.
Chris Stover
THANK YOU Chris for the heads- up on this. Anna Rannsome has written an article in this month’s Gazette covering this topic. It’s stewards of our home who protect what we have. ~ Vesta
So when the government says
it can’t afford to spend more on education, health care, veterans or your grandmother’s social security check that’s why.