All Our Kids
Frequently, around town with my family, I’ll run into students who will stop to say ‘hi’ and chat. My own children usually ask, “Who was that?” And, I always give them the same simple response, “One of my kids from school” and go on to tell them a bit about the student.
Chamber donates $6,000 to local charity after Winter Winederland event
The Windsor Chamber of Commerce’s recent “Winter Winederland” event drove business to downtown shops struggling with construction, omicron and a decrease in tourism. It also raised $6,000 for the Windsor Presbyterian Church’s food bank and clothing closet.
Sebastopol senior center temporarily cancels in-person activities
In-person classes and pop-up lunch at the Sebastopol Area Senior Center will be closed through Friday, Aug. 27 to stay on the safe side as COVID-19 cases increase, according to a notice on the center’s website. The message added the center shall reopen on Monday, Aug. 30.
Despite COVID, things are off to a good start at WUSD
At their Aug. 18 meeting, the Windsor Unified School District Board of had a mercifully short, but important, agenda, relating to the impact of COVID-19 on the district. The meeting was conducted with particular alacrity as the board, who were all on Zoom, raced the predicted rolling blackouts from the heatwave. They managed to get all official business done before the blackouts removed their quorum.
County septic policy meeting Oct. 10 at Villa
The County of Sonoma is updating regulations for septic systems in order to meet state mandates that protect water quality and public health. Permit Sonoma invites the public to attend upcoming community meetings to share feedback on the proposed Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual.
Local Girl Scouts learn about car care
According to the Girl Scout Law, Girl Scouts must ‘Make the World a Better Place.’ Recently, Dale Johnson, owner of All-Around Auto Windsor, made the world a better place, and acted in accordance with both the Girl Scout Promise and Law by offering a free car care course to Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts in Northern California. Johnson is not only the owner of All-Around Auto Windsor, he is a husband father, and grandfather; when his children were younger, they also participated in scouting.
