2017 goals should include plan for sustainable tourism
We request that the city of Healdsburg’s 2017 goals include a plan for sustainable tourism. The plan would initiate a study and eventually create a set of measures to balance tourism growth with the needs of residents and the economic and social costs associated with tourism. Importantly, to maintain the land use status quo while a study is pending, the city should immediately enact a moratorium on new hotel and tasting room approvals.
Robots, coding and fun, oh my
The multi-purpose room at Healdsburg Junior High was abuzz Friday, as third graders and seventh graders huddled over robots and laptops. Some of the devices – the robots – actually buzzed.
Bond money and other financials on the agenda for HUSD
Financial matters largely dominate the agenda for the March 15 meeting of the Healdsburg Unified School District Board of Trustees. Director of Business Services Steve Barekman will present the second interim budget report, and there will be several line items related to past and future bond spending.
Making friends at Platica Latina
On Friday, March 10, community members gathered at the Healdsburg Community Center for fun and education concerning immigration policies, DMV processes, civil rights and medical services for all community members, regardless of citizenship.
From the Library
With every month comes a multitude of activities in your public library, along with occasional challenges. Such was the case in March with the news that our event featuring author/illustrator Todd Parr would need to be rescheduled. Todd had unexpected family business to attend to — but he’ll be back on Thursday, April 13 at 4 p.m. Again, this will be a fun event with reading, drawing, and chatting with Mr. Parr while he signs books (on sale at the event from Copperfield’s) as well as a donation opportunity: bring a new stuffed animal or book to donate to children living in shelters in Sonoma County.
Get your Irish on next Friday in Healdsburg
St. Patrick’s Day – occasionally known as “Amateur Night” to the Irish, starts early in Healdsburg next Friday, March 17.
Scout reaches rank of Eagle
Seventeen-year-old Dreiling, son of Martin and Debra Dreiling, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, one of the highest honors within the Boy Scouts of America. A January 14 ceremony was presided over by scoutmaster Douglas Price, with former scoutmaster Mark Teitz presenting the trail to Eagle and assistant senior patrol leader Kieran Price leading the posting of the colors, pledge of allegiance and with troop guide Gary Munsell presenting the Scout Laws. In attendance were Henry’s parents, relatives, family friends and the members of Troop 21.
