Columns

Wallowing and reading

We know it is true that fewer and fewer people vote these days and just stay home. And we also know that more and more of these same people let their apathy and ignorance ruin their dreams for happier days, healthier children, strong communities or a greater America. That is sad news.

My friend Sam Salmon misleads readers in writing (“General Plan Update” Commentary, The Windsor Times, April  28, 2016) that our “first Town Council looked at Windsor’s sphere of influence as an opportunity for growth while others living here desired to preserve open space and stop urban sprawl.” This comment distorts the motivations and commitments of the five of us who were elected from a field of 15 candidates to our first Town Council.

New at the Healdsburg Library: DVD 364.162 ART: “Art of the Heist – Inside the Art World’s Biggest Thefts” (14 episodes on four discs) and a viewer’s guide. From famous forgeries to Hitler’s plundering, and thefts of Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Munch’s The Scream, we are given details and reenactments of the process by which these events transpired and the lengths taken to retrieve the art works involved. A fascinating account from the Athena learning program.

Inclusion in action

Sample ballots in mail

Equal annoyance to all

Generational farming

Ongoing through May 7 – Htown Youth Theatre presents ‘Fully Committed,’ a rare comedy, at the Raven Theater. Tickets and times at www.raventheater.org.

At the beginning of each fiscal year, which runs from July 1 – June 30, the Healdsburg City Council sets goals for the city of Healdsburg. These goals create a roadmap for the city and are regularly reviewed throughout the year to ensure we are on target.