North Bay Woman

S P R I N G | S U M M E R 2 0 2 0 NORTH BAY WOMAN 63 carried it to show my mother. That chick eventually became a rooster and my mother, also an educator, taught me where our food really comes from. 10 What lessons can we learn from our world today? "Maybe it's best summed up with this quote: 'The renewable quality — the sacredness of every living thing, that which connects hu- mans to the place which they inhabit — that quality is the single most liberating aspect of our environment.' - Sotsisowah, Haudenos- aunee 'Basic Call to Consciousness.'" School field trips, a vital resource for teachers and MAI's primary income are prevented due to COVID-19 however, MAI is developing online videos and virtual tours. To learn more about Alicia Mary Retes, the Museum of the American Indian and the Native American Trade Feast (scheduled for spring 2021), visit marinindian.com. n Right: Alicia Mary Retes, pictured far right, in a junior high school production playing comedienne Phyllis Diller. – Photo courtesy of Alicia Mary Retes Family Business Since 1957 1531 FOURTH STREET ¥ SAN RAFAEL (415) 453-2942 Women Need Women Celebrating 63 Years of Service CAINS TIRE You all know my daughter, Rooney. She's been working at Cains since she was 17 years old. She is caring, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a true professional. Debbie Wiemken has been with Cains for 12 years and is equally as delightful to work with. Debbie has worked in the automotive business for 29 years. We are lucky to have her with us. When it comes to understanding tires & making a decision, with all the prices & brands, sometimes our women customers appreciate a softer yet educated approach in understanding their needs in the automotive world. Four Time Winner! Best Tire Store in Marin Debbie Wiemken & Rooney McAlonan J READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2019 WINNER AIN 2020 WINNER

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