Anthony Gotelli purchased the ranch in 1951 and operated it for the next 8 years, selling apples locally and in the San Joaquin Vally.  In 1959 Rudy and Esther Cover bought the ranch and introduced a change in marketing.  Apples were sold almost exclusively through the added showroom/salesroom.  Cold storage was also added to keep the fruit crisp and fresh long after it was picked.  Rudy sold to Louis and Evelyn Sonka in 1971.  Changing the name to Sonka's Apple Ranch was just one of the may changes affected by them over the next 13 years.  New trees were planted to replace old trees, and sprinkler irrigation replaced outdated flooding watering.  Two wind machines were also added to avoid costly freeze-outs in the spring.  Apple pies were baked and sold on the premises as well as fresh pressed cider.  Hal and Jude Bomgardner acquired the ranch in 1984.  During their tenure the bakery and gift shop were increased and the reputation of quality baked goods was further established.  Maintaining the Sonkas Apple Ranch name made the place seem as thought it had never had any other name and was often referred to simply as "Sonkas".  In 1987 a scale model railroad was constructed and continues to be a major attraction for young an old alike.