Body of missing Santa Rosa man found in Russian River

The body of a Santa Rosa man who had been missing for five days was found Tuesday afternoon in the Russian River near Sunset beach, a sheriff’s spokeswoman said.

Search and rescue divers found Marvin Jones, 53, at about 2:45 p.m. in about six feet of water, 20 feet from the shore, Sgt. Cecile Focha said.

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Fresh From Our Farmers: Market has new manager, vendors

The Forestville Farmers Market, which takes place on Tuesday afternoons, is in its second year and is in the midst of a transformation, a rebirth. The market has a new manager, is no longer year-round and has more farm vendors and total vendors than in its inaugural year.

Its location on the grounds of Corks Restaurant remains the same, though the market’s configuration has changed. Produce vendors are now closer to the entrance, alongside the building. Across the parking lot, the restaurant has set up picnic tables and a small wine bar, where Russian River Vineyards wines are offered at $5 a glass. Craft vendors, a massage therapist and vendors of foods to enjoy on the spot are located on the crush pad.

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CALABASH - A Festival of Gourds, Art and the Garden

Sunday, October 5, 2014
1-5 pm

Food For Thought, in collaboration with the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, present the 14th annual Calabash - Sonoma County’s most colorful and inspiring harvest event. Calabash, named Best Fundraiser by readers of the North Bay Bohemian in 2013 and 2014, features a silent auction of fine gourd art, along with tours of Food For Thought’s beautiful organic gardens, which will be at their peak.

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Man arrested in rape of Forestville woman

A man who sneaked up behind a woman walking on a Forestville road, held a knife to her and then raped her at nearby El Molino High School was in custody Tuesday morning, said Sonoma County sheriff’s Sgt. Ruben Martinez.

David Kocalis, 24, was being held at the Sonoma County Jail without bail. He is suspected of five felonies, including rape and kidnapping.

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Giveaway for Preschool/Kindergarten Classroom (Sarah's Silk)

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1) Like Elves & Angels, Bamboletta, and Sarah's Silks on Facebook
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3) Encourage your friends to join the giveaway! 

(*All preschools, kindergartens, and licensed daycares (worldwide) may be entered to win.  Indemnity: Not FB sponsored: Elves & Angels, Bamboletta, and Sarah's Silks will fulfill the prizes. Please support Elves & Angels and Bamboletta with your business; their generosity has helped to make this giveaway possible!  This giveaway ends 12pmPST on Monday, 9/8.  One entry per person, per school. For example: Sarah Smith can only nominate the school "SchoolExample" once; although she could also nominate other schools.)  

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One Building Destroyed, Five Damaged in Forestville Fire

 One person is in the hospital with serious burns after a one-acre fire broke out along the shores of the Russian River in Sonoma County.

The fire started at about 3:20 p.m. near Laurel Avenue and Summerhome Park Road northwest of Sebastopol.

Five fire trucks from Sonoma County and ten units from Calfire responded to the blaze. Two tankers and a helicopter also dropped water on the flames from the sky.

Firefighters say the biggest challenge they faced was getting all of the equipment down a very narrow one-land road to get to the fire.

The cause of the fire remains unclear.

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Rape reported at El Molino High School in Forestville

Sheriff’s investigators are looking into a report of a rape at El Molino High School in Forestville on Saturday night.

A sheriff’s official said Sunday afternoon that a female victim reported the crime at 9 p.m. The victim told sheriff’s investigators that a man armed with a knife confronted her near the school, officials said.

The suspect walked the victim to the east side of the school’s tennis courts, next to a small shed, where he raped her, officials said.

From The Press Democrat

Job: Office Manager (Food For Thought Antiques)

Food For Thought Antiques is Looking for a Fabulous Office Manager

The Food For Thought Antiques Office Manager works as a collaborative partner with the Store Manager and Creative Director to optimize profitability and maintain smooth operation of the store. The Office Manager is responsible for performing and/or overseeing all administrative, organizational, and clerical tasks necessary for running the store, including recordkeeping, consignment and financial management, and volunteer coordination. On scheduled days, the Office Manager also works as a salesperson, welcoming customers, supervising volunteers and conveying the mission and spirit of the store. The position is non-exempt, 26-30 hours per week.

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Job: Sous Chef (Canneti Roadhouse Italiana)

We are looking for a Sous Chef to work with us and with Tuscan born Chef Francesco Torre. Chef Torre worked in Florence and Rome, Napa and NY, he was invited to perform at the James Beard Foundation. You will learn a lot in a friendly and professional environment.
If you don't have past manager experience and you wish to apply you must have:
-at least 5 years' experience as professional line cook in high hand establishments
-calm and professional behavior
-wisdom to work hard to learn how to increase your knowledge in every aspect of managing a kitchen.

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Jobs: Line Cook, Dishwashers, Servers, Busser (Backyard)

Line Cook:
*At least 2 years of professional experience
*California Food Handler's Permit

Dishwashers:
*California Food Handler's Permit
*Self motivated team player

Servers:
*Must have at least 3 years experience
*Local food/wine/beer/cider knowledge a plus
*Excellent customer service skills in a fast paced restaurant setting
*California food handler's permit

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