Local author, Ivan Comelli, has developed a screenplay based on his book "La Nostra Costa". He invites anyone who can help him in his dream to bring his play to the screen, please read his blog entry and contact him via the comment section on the blog      http://nostra-costa.blogspot.com/2010/06/turbulent-quest-screenplay-by-ivano.html The general link to the site is      http://nostra-costa.blogspot.com/ TURBULENT QUEST is fiction; however, it is inspired by true events as recorded in my book: "La Nostra Costa" (Our Coast). The time period is 1923 to 1949 and the main setting is the coast north of Santa Cruz, near the little town of Davenport, California. There, as the logline of our screenplay implies the two main characters BRONCO and VALENTINA struggle to seek a better life in America for themselves and their two sons. The screenplay also takes us to a Nazi-occupied Northern Italy where Bronco and Valentina's families face dire circumstances during World War II. Derrill and I have no illusions about our own 'turbulent quest' ahead of us. This is only the beginning and we know it is going to be very difficult to bring TURBULENT QUEST to the screen. However, this is our dream and we are seeking your help. If any of you know people in the movie business who you think might be interested in carrying this project forward, please let us know. We have prepared a Treatment (Synopsis) of the screenplay. We are happy to make it available to qualified interested parties.

Sunday, July 11 4:00 pm: Free Concert on the 40 Rank Baroque Pipe Organ at The Chapel Royal, Boomeria The awesome William Visscher will perform on the 40 rank Baroque Pipe Organ at The Chapel Royal, Boomeria, 60 Verde Drive, Bonny Doon, CA 95060 on Sunday, July 11, at 4:00 PM.  Reception will follow.  All are invited and it's free. For further information, contact Boomer at 831-426-2617.
	William Visscher, Super Organist!    William Visscher was born in northern New York state. Moving to northeastern Pennsylvania at the age of 8 provided opportunities to start piano studies and a chance to hear a pipe organ in church. Piano lessons soon led to playing for Army Chapel services which eventually led to organ lessons in high school.    Organ studies continued with Roger Rietberg at Hope College, Holland, Michigan, and later with James Boeringer and piano study with Georganna Kresel, both at Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA, from where he received his Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education.    William has worked in the pipe organ building trade since college graduation and currently works for Hupalo & Repasky Pipe Organ Builders of San Leandro.    Music making endeavors have chiefly been as a church organist, having had positions at St. Pius X, Selinsgrove, PA, St. Boniface, Williamsport, PA, Congregational Church, Deerfield, NH, St. Barnabas Church, Eagle Rock, CA, St Leo The Great Roman Catholic Church, Oakland, CA and is currently Music Director and Organist at St. John Episcopal, Aptos, CA.
All about the Pipe Organ: http://home.comcast.net/~pqboom/tour/pipeorgn.html

Helen Robb and Ann Roberts McKenzie

Jean Meyer

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Battle Mountain News - Morgan Rankin - 426-6412 Keep up with all the events in Bonny Doon with the Battle Mountain News.  Arriving the first of every month at all 1100 Bonny Doon households, this is the best way to advertise in Bonny Doon.  Ads are due by the 24th of the month for the next month's edition.  Rates as of November 2009 are: $20 for up to 10 lines.  Call the publisher, Morgan Rankin, at 426-6412, and deliver your ads to her at 222 Ice Cream Grade.

Rural Bonny Doon Association To read The Highlander on-line, visit the RBDA website www.bonnydoon.got.net

Friends of Bonny Doon Fire - 426-3085 or 459-8853 Keep up with the latest on the formation of an independent Fire District. Visit www.friendsofbonnydoonfire.org for the latest. Visit www.bonnydoonfire.com for general information.

Bosch Baha'i Conference Center, 500 Comstock Lane, 423-3387 Please see the Battle Mountain News or call for the schedule of events.

Memories of the Mountain The Ladies of Bonny Doon This wonderful book is still available.  A "must have" for new and old Dooner's alike.  The Ladies of Bonny Doon Club produced this book in 2004.  Many Bonny Dooners contributed stories, pictures, and editing skills. Order your book online at authorhouse.com or call 800-839-8640.  $20.50 plus postage.