Commentary: Community funded schools
Ten years ago, the Healdsburg Unified School District (HUSD) became a community funded district, meaning that local property taxes are our primary source of revenue. This funding model, often referred to as Basic Aid, is different from the funding model of most school districts in California, which are funded on a per student basis by the state.
From the Library
Happy harvest time from the library. As promised, we have more information to offer about our upcoming event celebrating 30 years in the Healdsburg Regional Library’s current location at Piper and Center Streets. We hope you’ll come to our celebration on Nov. 5, 2018 at 5 p.m.
Country Roads: Goblets and squash
What do you do with 200 pounds of winter squash? Some options: build a wall to keep out rising streams or overflowing rain gutters; bake lots of pies and sell them at the farmers’ market; store them in a dry, cool cellar for “earthquake supplies.”
Flashbacks: Feb. 20 in Healdsburg History
The Healdsburg Intra-City Bus System is expected to begin carrying its first passengers on March 3, City Manager James Stanfield has announced. The new city mini-bus, which can carry 15 passengers, will operate each weekday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., making five complete circuits of the residential districts within the city. Fares have been set at 25-cents, with a reduced price of 10-cents for the elderly and handicapped.
My Priorities for 2020
Supervisor Gore was kind enough to share his priorities for the coming legislative year.
Arts & Entertainment
More than a movie theater …
Not all the magic will be on the screen when the True West Film Center opens later this month. Here are some photos from a preview tour on Sept. 25...
