![]() ![]() ![]() They carried 500 pounds of rice, 200 pounds of corn and also beans and medical supplies for protesters who maintain the pipeline would violate treaties and threaten drinking water and sacred tribal sites.Įven if the 1,172-mile pipeline is constructed, Villagomez said, “This is already a victory for our people. Villagomez drove to North Dakota with 14 other Sonoma County adults and children. He sees the historic camp-in and protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline, commonly called the “black snake,” as fulfillment of a prophecy that a new generation of Native Americans will rise up to mend the harm done by centuries of abuse. “For all of us, it was a spiritual experience,” said Villagomez, who is 44 and works as a substance-abuse counselor with Sonoma County Indian Health. THE PROPHECY is on the mind of Adam Villagomez, as the Windsor resident of Native American ancestry reflects on his and his children’s donations run to the Standing Rock oil-pipeline protest. He learned of the honor shortly before he died, and you know how he responded. Jack was to receive the first-ever O’Donnell Award at the bar association’s Pro Bono Luncheon on Nov. O’Donnell Civility Award in tribute to professional courtesy and the late partner in Geary, Shea, O’Donnell, Grattan & Mitchell. ![]() Nadler told also that it was before Jack took ill that his colleagues at the Sonoma County Bar Association selected him, once again, as the best. ![]() Judge Gary Nadler recalled Jack’s obvious pride as his son, Brad, took the oath as a judge and, a bit later, his granddaughter, Emily, appeared in court for the first time as an attorney. “The cute little Italian boy with the big accordion won first place,” she told the overflow assembly. Judy DeMeo recalled how she and her future husband met: As kids, both entered a talent contest at the Sonoma County Fair. About the Mick Jagger strut that delighted his grandkids and his quiet generosity.Ībout his strawberry milkshakes and his respectfulness.Ībout his essential support of Cardinal Newman High School and the Valley of the Moon Children’s Home and his playfulness. ![]()
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