Idlewood 3: October
“People are made of flesh and blood and a miracle fiber called courage.” Please send any of your news items to IDlewood 3…” at idlewood3@hbgtrib.com.
Off the Top of My Head: Change
Change. Some people love change, others are uncomfortable with it; some have change forced upon them, others choose change.
The View from Here: Voting
Among the scads of poll reports I have heard recently one especially confounded me. The question was “Are you going to vote in the coming election?” and according to the poll a large number of respondents said “No” Next Question. “If you did vote who would you vote for?” Answer. “Probably Obama.”
Market Report: Pair of markets well underway
The Saturday market opened mid-April, and Tuesday’s first market was the end of May. I’m happy to report both are flourishing, despite all that’s happening in our world right now.
Tapping the Geysers for Healdsburg’s future
125 years ago the news was this: "The new county road up the west side of Dry Creek valley will afford a delightful drive along that beautiful section. The road will start from the Upson place and intersect the present county highway near the bridge at Lambert. The view from points along the road is enchanting at any season of the year, and is especially so in the spring time."
Snapshot: Stars and Stripes
Even without the Fourth of July fireworks in Healdsburg to celebrate, here’s hoping you dialed in the joy of the season and the reason this holiday is treasured in our 248-year-young country...
Healdsburg Animal Logs, April 25 – May 2
Looking for a lost pet or a new four-legged friend? See the list of incoming strays and the selection of cats and dogs available for adoption from the Healdsburg Center for Animals.
Arts & Entertainment
Return to the Russian River
When Jake Messing stood in front of the mural he had just completed for Russian Riverkeeper on the north side of the nonprofit’s headquarters at 139 Healdsburg Ave., he had finished more than another mural. He had made a return to the source from the sea himself, like the salmon he portrayed.
















