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Last week 99 U.S. senators took an oath to “do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws.” (Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe was absent due to a family medical emergency but will be sworn in on another day). 

On Thursday, Jan. 30th, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Windsor Round Table pizza restaurant, the Windsor Democratic Club will hear presentations from representatives of campaigns for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. Each campaign representative will speak briefly, and then answer questions.

The Healdsburg City Council will take up an important issue regarding the future development of our community: How to use four public properties and make sure that they serve the community in the best possible way.

The New Year brings new and exciting opportunities in the Healdsburg Library.

I never thanked my mother for teaching me to read.

Just before Christmas, a friend shared a hilarious find: a Fisher-Price Charcuterie Board Set for the preschooler in your life. It has “marble” plates, marble-and-wood cutting board and wooden spreaders. It has stemmed grape bunches, a wheel of brie, crackers and a small salami, sliced invitingly. Napkins say, “You’re Grape” and “Let it Brie.”

I never thanked my mother for teaching me to read.

AARP Safe Driving Class—Wednesday & Thursday, Jan 15 and 16 • 1 to 5 p.m.

We are now 47 days away from Super Tuesday. If you think that has something to do with the NFL’s Super Bowl, you need a lot of voter education. (The Super Bowl is Feb. 2.) March 3 is Super Tuesday when California and 12 other states will hold primary elections, including party voting for U.S. President.

America is a disposable nation. Each person, on average, produces more than 1,600 pounds of trash each year.