Healdsburg Tribune September 28 2023

FOSS CREEK PATHWAY WINS

AWARD FROM BICYCLE COALITION SONOMA COUNTY GROUP TO PRESENT ‘GOLDEN SPOKE’ AT WEEKEND GALA

By Christian Kallen

While the Great Redwood Trail continues to inch along toward its goal of linking San Francisco and Arcata with a 320mile bike path, a more local project has earned a regional award as the best bike infrastructure project in the county.

The Foss Creek Pathway, a 4.1-mile mixeduse (Class I) path running from Front Street to the Healdsburg Community Center, will be presented with a Golden Spoke Award from the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition’s inaugural Gala in Santa Rosa, to be held Saturday, Sept. 30.

“The award determinations were made by SCBC Board and staff, although we solicited nominations from our broader membership,” said the Coalition’s executive director, Eris Weaver. Though multiple projects were nominated— including the Joe Rodota Trail clean-up and Petaluma Boulevard South— the Foss Creek Pathway was a clear winner in its class.

The infrastructure category was defined as a project such as a “bike lane (buffered, green, or protected), bike bridge, bike boulevard, bike box, bike parking, bike trail, etc. that improves safety and encourages more riders.”

Key City Goal

The Healdsburg City Council has made the pathway a civic priority to encourage more people to walk and bicycle. “A well-connected multimodal transportation network is a key city goal. We know

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Corazón Brings Los Lobos to Town

BENEFIT CONCERT SUNDAY FOR KEY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION

By Christian Kallen Corazón Healdsburg,

the 7-year-old community services nonprofit, called on some old friends to help kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. Once called “just another band from East L.A.,” four-time Grammy Award-winning Los Lobos will return to the Raven Theater on Oct. 1 to celebrate their own 50 years of music-making and weave together Healdsburg communities through their music.

Los Lobos has played the Raven at least twice previously, and performs in Sonoma County relatively often—most recently at the Luther Burbank Center, in March. But, like the Grateful Dead or the late Jimmy Buffett, Los Lobos has a dedicated fan base that recognizes every concert is different, and every concert is excellent.

“I’ve probably been to over a hundred shows,” said Carlos Carrera, of

Healdsburg, with a laugh.

“I started following Los Lobos around 1985, when I was a student at San Diego State.” But he also had family in Massachusetts, which may have been the key connection.

When Rolling Stone magazine named Los Lobos the top university touring band in the mid-’80s, said Carrera, “They started doing concerts along the Northeast and they were looking for authentic Mexican food. They landed at my brother’s restaurant [La Veracruzana in Northampton] and year after year they’ve been going there.”

And year after year, Carrera has seen their shows, and come to know the members of the group. “And besides being great musicians, they’re wonderful individuals and all family guys,” he said.

Los Lobos formed in the late 1970s in East L.A., hit it big with the 1984 studio album How Will the Wolf Survive, and became international stars with their soundtrack to the 1987 film La Bamba, about Richie Valens.

Of course, Carrera is

the chairman of the board of directors of Corazón Healdsburg, which in just seven years has woven itself into the fabric of community life like few other organizations, businesses or agencies in town. So, when it was time for a fall fundraiser for the community nonprofit, Carrera knew just who to call.

Community Corazón Healdsburg was founded in 2016, with a rainy-day Dia de Muertos celebration on Center Street just off the Plaza.

“If you remember, in 2016 Donald Trump had just been elected, so there was a lot of tension in the community around immigration status, and heated rhetoric coming from the president-elect,” Carrera said.

That environment inspired a lot of engagement with Corazón right from the beginning, and over time the engagement has only grown. Now Corazón has focused its diversity of programs at the Healdsburg Community Center, sharing the former Foss Creek Elementary campus with City

THE WAR AND TREATY – IT’S A ‘LOVER’S GAME’

By Aaron Irons

The War and Treaty, the husband-and-wife duo comprised of Michael and Tanya Trotter, return with Lover’s Game, an all-in spectacle of soul, rock ’n’ roll, and country rhythm & blues that shakes and simmers in just the right spots. For those who have

of Healdsburg’s Community Services offices.

“Corazón is a very important partner for Community Services,” said the department’s director, Mark Themig. “The Corazón team helps us connect with a large segment of our community in ways that we can’t. We are excited to have their services fully wrapped back into the Community Center’s operations.”

The cornerstone of the organization is its Family Resource Center, providing services such as financial coaching and direct assistance, mental health and wellness, and referrals to partner agencies in the area. Education is also key: an array of “cradleto-career” academic development programs covers the spectrum from prenatal to early childhood, up through and including adult education.

For instance, the “FirstGen” program offers college counseling for area high school-age students who are on their way to becoming the first in their families to attend a fouryear college, preparing them for full engagement

followed the Trotters’ emotional story since 2018’s Healing Tide and its follow-up, 2020’s Hearts Town, the new record’s gumbo of influences should come as no great shock, but there’s plenty to relish for new and seasoned admirers alike.

“Our intention in creating this whole album was to show what people feel when they see us live and that it can be translated on record,” said Michael Trotter in a recent phone interview.

Opening with a blast of pure rock, a filthy guitar lick that gives way to FAME Studio-era Duane Allman slide guitar wrapped around the tandem line, “Margarita, hot chicken, strawberry wine, I’m lookin’ for your lovin’ to be mine all mine,” the title track heralds the outfit’s rowdy designs.

“‘Lover’s Game’ is how

in civic life and career possibilities.

Other services include a child care center at the 1557 Healdsburg Ave. campus, where parents engaged in community events can rest assured their niños are supported and nurtured. It’s not an inconsequential service: as the City of Healdsburg has increased outreach to the local Hispanic community, seeking greater involvement in civic life, parents have been able to take a greater role knowing their children are cared for.

More than half of the respondents to the city’s recent budget survey identify as Latino or Hispanic, with 109 budget surveys completed in Spanish. The ongoing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative has further woven the Spanish-speaking community into the fabric of Healdsburg, to everyone’s benefit. A final evaluation of that program is scheduled for the Oct. 23 City Council meeting. As one crisis after another struck Healdsburg and the nation during ➝ Los Lobos, 5

we would naturally open the show—really pumping and really setting the tone for a good time,” Michael said.

“Blank Page” softly rolls in on a Spooner Oldhamesque piano that leaves ample room for the Trotters to stretch out vocally, delivering a beautiful love story—in the midst of being written—that defies any skip-to-the-happyending defiance of real life.

“I think that’s human nature—we want to get to the good stuff, we don’t like the hard stuff,” said Tanya, who joined her husband for the interview. “But the hard stuff is what makes the good stuff worth it! If you can get to the other side of it all then you can really start over.”

Lover’s Game marks the War and Treaty’s majorlabel debut with Universal Music Group, an exciting development for the

HUSBAND-WIFE DUO COOK UP MUSICAL GUMBO AT SECOND STORY

Photo by Piero F. Giunti

Photo by Austin Hargrave

PARTNERS The War and Treaty, the musical duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount Trotter, will bring their altcountry show to Second Story on Oct. 5.

LOS LOBOS From left to right, Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, Steve Berlin, Louie Perez and David Hidalgo comprise ‘another band from East L.A.’ They perform on Oct. 1 at the Raven Performing Arts Theater.

FIRST

GOINGS ON AROUND THE TOWN

Design Dialog

“Holding Sustainable Development Accountable” is the title of the Thursday, Sept. 28, discussion at CraftWork. Architects of Silver Oak, Harmon House and Enso Village interact, with refreshments. 445 Center St., 5:30pm.

Joni Situation

Kate Foley-Beining performs songs of Joni Mitchell with Christian Foley-Beining on guitar, Tom Hayashi (drums) and Tom Shader (bass). Friday, Sept. 29, 5-8pm at Furthermore Wines, 328A Healdsburg Ave.

Varsity Football

Home game for the Healdsburg Hounds at Rec Park on Friday, Sept. 29, 7pm.

They face the Berean Christian High School Eagles; $8 for adults.

Chamber Music

The Lee Trio appears at The 222 on Friday, Sept. 29, for a classical music program of Beethoven, Brahms and others. Preconcert discussion at 6:45pm, music begins at 7:30pm. $35-$75, at 222 Healdsburg Ave; information at the222.org/lee-trio.

Penny Lane

A multimedia stage show called Stroll Down Penny Lane brings Paul McCartney’s music to life

through video, animation and live performance of some 25 of his songs, from the Beatles to today. Two nights, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-30 at the Raven, 115 North St. Tickets $45, showtime 7:30pm.

Farmers’ Market

The regular Saturday Healdsburg Farmers’ Market is Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8:30am-noon at the West Plaza parking lot. The market celebrates local agricultural heritage and is one of the original Certified Farmers Markets in the area.

Lady Day

Vocalist Stella Heath presents “The Billie Holiday Project,” a community artist showcase from The 222. The musicians include pianist Neil Fontano, reed man Robby Elfman, Spike Klein on drums and Trevor Kinsel on upright bass and cornet. Performance begins at 7pm on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 222 Healdsburg Ave. Tickets $25-$65 at www.the222.org.

Hotel Jazz Regular Saturday evening jazz in the Spirit Bar at Hotel Healdsburg. This Saturday, Sept. 30, the Chuck Sher Quartet, with Doug Morton, Morris Acevedo and Bob Blankenship.

6-9pm, 25 Matheson St. Los Lobos 50th

The celebrated Latin rock band Los Lobos returns to town for its 50thanniversary concert on

Bike Award

that people will walk and ride more if they feel safe doing so. This path provides a safe and inviting option for residents and visitors alike,” said Healdsburg Principal Engineer Clay Thistle.

In development since 2006, the paved pedestrian walkway and bicycle path (Class I) along Foss Creek and the former Northwestern Pacific Railroad line is one of the longer bicycle projects recently completed in the county. The pathway was originally envisioned as a way to “tie major destinations together within the city,” including residential neighborhoods, recreational areas, the downtown and even the Healdsburg Community Center, which in 2006 was still Foss Creek Elementary school.

“It will provide children a safe route to school, and create a pedestrian/bicycle link to the planned Healdsburg intermodal transit facility and railroad station,” read the original proposal. “Major segments of the pathway will lie adjacent to Foss Creek and provide the public with opportunities to view its riparian vegetation.”

To a great extent, the Foss Creek Pathway has exceeded its goals. The path is well-used for much of the day, by everyone from power-walkers seeking to meet their steps

Sunday, Oct. 1, in a benefit for Corazón Healdsburg. Opening is Earl Thomas, featuring guitar phenom Anthony Cullins. Doors open at 6pm, show begins at 7pm, Raven Theater, 115 North St. Proceeds support the local nonprofit, tickets available at corazonhealdsburg.org.

City Council

Regular Meeting

First meeting of the month of the Healdsburg City Council, Monday, Oct. 2, begins at 6pm. Held at Council Chambers, 401 Grove St., or on facebook.com/watch/ cityofhealdsburg.

Good Morning, Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce monthly update for business and community via Zoom, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 8am. Information at cm.healdsburg.com/events.

Dad Country

The War and Treaty, a genre-busting Southern music duo, appear at Second Story on Thursday, Oct. 5, for an 8pm show. Tickets $50 from Eventbrite at littlesainthealdsburg.com.

Engage with Friends Friday, Oct. 6, from 5-7pm, a scholarship fundraising event at the Senior Center with “eloquent wines and tasty hors d’oeuvres” to raise funds for classes, excursions and social events regardless of recipients’ income. Tickets

Blues on Tour

$20 in advance sold at the Healdsburg Senior Center, 113 Matheson St. North Star 2023

Music & Performance Arts workshops at Healdsburg Community Church, Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10am5:30pm. Area teens learn from mentors in music, dance, poetry and visual arts, with a public presentation at 4:30pm. Free.

Planning Commission

Latest deliberations from the city’s influential Planning Commission are Tuesday night, Oct. 10, starting at 6pm. Held at Council Chambers, 401 Grove St.

Soul singer Johnny Rawls comes back to Healdsburg on Tuesday, Oct. 10, with his “Chitlin’ Circuit” blues, at Elephant in the Room, 77 Healdsburg Ave. 7-10pm, $10 cover.

Parks and Rec

Latest deliberations from the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission on Wednesday night, Oct. 11, starting at 6pm. Held at Council Chambers, 401 Grove St. River Bash Annual Russian River Rippin’ River Bash fundraiser for russianriverkeeper.org,

on Thursday, Oct. 12. Includes music from Steve Pile Band, dinner from Tizsa and live auction. At Ru’s Farm, 670 Bailhache, 5:30-9:30pm.

Healdsburg Crush Wine-tasting event in the Healdsburg Plaza to benefit Sonoma-Marin Boys & Girls Clubs. Saturday, Oct. 14, noon-4pm; tickets $125 per person. Post events on the Tribune’s online calendar at healdsburgtribune. com/calendar, and send special announcements to editor@ healdsburgtribune.com.

quota to electric-powered Bird Bike users.

“Recent counts show an average of more than 300 users a day, with 75 being bicycles,” Thistle said.

“Usage is expected to continue to grow, with use of the new segment providing connection to additional destinations and communities.”

Two segments remain: a third of a mile currently under construction as part of private development at North Village, and a final one-half mile to be incorporated into the Healdsburg Avenue Complete Streets Project, scheduled for construction in 2026.

Long-range, the Foss Creek Trail will eventually connect with the state’s Great Redwood Trail which will reach all the way to Arcata to the north, and south to Windsor and beyond as further sections of the SMART Multiuse Pathway are constructed all the way to Larkspur.

The trail already runs through the former Healdsburg Depot on Hudson Street, long proposed as the probable site of the SMART station in town.

During its 27 years of development, “the biggest hurdle has been funding,” said Thistle, the city’s present lead engineer on the project. He succeeded long-time senior engineer Mario Landeros, who

retired in 2021. “Sonoma County Tax Measure M contributed $3,250,000 of the total $5,788,000 that has been spent constructing the pathway. Other funding came from grants, local funds and developer contributions.”

The Award

“We believe that so many more people would ride a bicycle if they felt safe and comfortable doing so,” said Jenny Bard, the president of the organization’s board. “We look at other cities investing in protected bicycle lanes and safer bicycle infrastructure, which we know must be the default design. Transportation is the leading generator of greenhouse gases and thus the most central opportunity for GHG reductions.”

Said Bard, “The quickest way we can quickly reduce emissions and improve health is to make it easier and safer for people to ride a bicycle. And riding a bicycle is just plain fun!”

The Golden Spoke awards will be presented at the Coalition’s inaugural Gala on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Finley Center in Santa Rosa, starting at 5:30pm. In addition to the awards ceremony, attendees will enjoy appetizers and small bites, fine wines and local beers, and have a chance to bid on silent online auction items. Naturally, bike valet service will be available.

Santa Rosa City Councilmember Chris Rogers will

lead the event’s fundraising. “Our goal is to raise funds for the coalition to support our critical work while elevating all of the great work being done in our county to make bicycle riding safe and fun for all ages and abilities,” Bard said.

Different Folks, Other Spokes

Other awards include Bike Champion of the Year to Bill Petty, a dedicated bike commuter, Climate Rider

and cycling evangelist; and Bike Advocate of the Year to community organizers Alexa Forrester and Chris Guenther, of Bikeable Santa Rosa, for their efforts to “catalyze” a bikeable network in Santa Rosa.

Two Bike Friendly Businesses of the Year were named, including Shady Oak Barrel House, a Santa Rosa tavern that’s particularly friendly to the city’s many bike-centric events; and Sonoma Clean Power,

the first county agency to receive Gold certification as a Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists. The Coalition intends to make the Golden Spoke Gala and awards an annual event. Next year’s gala will be held at SOMO Village, which already signed on as a major sponsor.

More information about the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition can be found at bikesonoma.org.

Photo courtesy of awesomehotcakes.com

BLUES BAND Spike Sikes and His Awesome Hotcakes have a monthly gig at the Elephant in the Room on first Sundays, including Oct. 1.

PATHWAY Bikes, pedestrians and other non-motorized transportation are welcome on the Foss Creek Pathway, recent winner of a Golden Spoke award from the Sonoma County Bike Coalition.

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• Deadline for online ballots is October 14, 2023

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Midpoint in the Fall Sports Season

THURSDAY GOLF AT TAYMAN, FOOTBALL FRIDAY AT REC PARK

By Christian Kallen

The Healdsburg High School athletics program is midway through its first normal autumn in several years. A total of 149 students are participating in the season’s sports, from a football team of 43 to a girls’ golf squad of five to a cheer team of 18. Among the season’s stories are several sports that don’t make headlines, but are well worth the attention.

Football: The momentum the Greyhounds had after their close 22-20 loss to Kennedy was a bit deflated by the Sept. 23 game against Terra Linda in San Rafael. Although the Hounds had possession of the ball for much of the game, running off

Los Lobos

the past few years—the Kincade fire, the COVID pandemic, economic uncertainty—Corazón Healdsburg has responded to the sudden shifts with flexibility and efficiency.

But as its budget for programs, services and administration grew to over $4 million in expenses, the parallel need for revenue also increased, so the opportunity for a benefit concert with Los Lobos was too tempting to pass up.

50th Anniversary

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the first Los Lobos record, the seven-song EP … And a Time to Dance

First and foremost a loyal band of musicians, the band has had almost zero personnel changes during its half-century ride. David Hidalgo, Cesar Rosas, Louie Perez, Conrad Lozano and Steve Berlin still form the roster of the band, performing almost every show together.

64 plays against only 26 for Terra Linda, the result showed that the Trojans made their possessions add up to a 49-19 final score.

Once again junior Nova Perrill II led the team offensively, making all three touchdowns on the ground—including an exciting 21-yard run in the first quarter. He gained 157 yards on 31 carries, and threw for another 25 yards on five completions.

Freshman Dillon Jocius continued to deliver from the backfield with 28 dogged runs on 12 carries, and making five of six kick-off returns.

But two turnovers, including an intercepted pass and a fumble, helped Terra Linda take control of the game in the third quarter, racking up three touchdowns and another in the fourth while holding the Greyhounds to a single TD in the second half. Penalties also cost Healdsburg, called six

times against zero for the Trojans.

This Friday night, the 0-4 Healdsburg Greyhounds return to Rec Park looking for their first win of the season. Their opponents are the 1-4 Eagles of Berean Christian (Walnut Creek), who got their first win last weekend against Hercules.

JV game is 4:30pm and varsity kickoff is 7pm, at Rec Park on University Avenue.

Tennis: The girls’ tennis team is a strong and competitive one this year. Led by singles players Isabel Smith, Meher Dhiman, Amelia Wickersham and Claire Berry, and an equally talented doubles squad, the Greyhound girls have come out ahead in some tough matches and lost others, but they always compete.

Doubles teams are Ruby Leffew / Isabel Lickey, Cecilia Hallinan Becker / Margaret Kosta and Sana Katsuki / Kathleen Arriaga.

On Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 26, Healdsburg took a 7-0 sweep over Santa Rosa and are pumped for the rest of the season. A match last week had to be rescheduled due to poor air quality, which means they’ll have three matches in a row next week against Analy (Oct. 3), Cardinal Newman (Oct. 4) and Ukiah (Oct. 5), all at Healdsburg High.

Volleyball: Often an exciting indoor sport, with the crowd’s loud encouragement in the small East Gym, the varsity volleyball season has been slow to take off. Their record is currently a disappointing 3-14, and they are 0-2 in the North Bay Redwood League. Their most recent match, on Tuesday, Sept. 26, ended in a muchneeded 3-2 win over St. Vincent de Paul. Prior to that, they had lost eight in a row, several of them hard-found fiveset matches, falling only

in the tie-breaker against Piner, San Rafael and Sonoma Academy. Seven league matches await, twice weekly until Oct. 19.

Cross Country: The sport gains momentum as the season rolls on and cross country runners test their speed. Each meet may have a different threemile course, plus or minus, leading to a wide variety of times depending on the course.

Following last week’s Viking Open at Spring Lake (see Healdsburg Tribune, Sept. 21), a midweek meeting with St. Vincent and Elsie Allen at Petaluma’s Shollenberger Park is unreported at press time.

Starting next Wednesday, Oct. 4, the Racing Greyhounds compete on their home course in Alexander Valley in a series of one-on-one meets: Cardinal Newman on Oct. 4, on Oct. 11 against Rancho Cotate and Oct. 18 against Ukiah.

Also coming up, the regional Artichoke Invitational in Half Moon Bay on Oct. 7, often a memorable meet for the participants.

Golf: Girls’ golf got underway locally with two 9-hole home matches at Tayman Park. On Sept. 12, Healdsburg’s Tehya Mitchell sank a birdie on the first hole and ended up with the day’s best score, shooting a 39 on the par35 course.

Other Healdsburg golfers and their scores included Milly Olch (57), Zella Santana (65), Siena Yeilding (53) and Lola Hagen (63). But Analy’s total of 261 came in ahead of Healdsburg’s 277 among their top five players for the win. Matches with Maria Carrillo, Ukiah and Analy followed, but a Thursday, Sept. 28, tournament hosted by HHS at Tayman Park should bring many area duffers to town, 3pm at Tayman Park.

Carrera thought to check on the band only a couple of weeks ago. “I saw that they had a Monterey date on Sept. 30th, and I said, ‘You know, they’re going to be up here anyways, let me see if we can get them to come to Healdsburg.’”

Los Lobos will take the

stage on Sunday, Oct. 1, following an opening set by blues-and-gospel performer Erroll Thomas, with guitar phenom Anthony Cullins. “We saw him at the Elephant with Earl,” Carrera said. “And man, this guy is going nowhere but up.”

Los Lobos performs at the Raven Theater, 115 North St, on Sunday, Oct. 1, in a benefit concert for Corazón Healdsburg. Tickets are still available, including sponsorship-level packages for low-income members of the community, at corazonhealdsburg.org. Doors open at 6pm, music begins at 7pm.

Photos by Michael Lucid

TOUCHDOWN Healdsburg’s Nova Perrill II skips into the end zone after a 21-yard run in the first quarter, but Terra Linda walked away with the game to a 49-19 final.

COMMUNITY Preschoolers engage in an emergency preparedness workshop at Corazón Healdsburg.

Photo courtesy of Corazón Healdsburg

CHAIRMAN Carlos Carrera, who has seen Los Lobos more than 100 times, lined them up for the Oct. 1 Corazón Healdsburg benefit.

Photo by Caroline Rodriguez Gonzalez

HIGH JUMP Senior Hadley Rueter (21) goes high at the net during a recent varsity volleyball match at Healdsburg High’s East Gym.

Bliss Out in Sebastopol

ESCAPE TO BLISS ORGANIC DAY SPA

By Kary Hess

When a stress-relieving vacation is called for, but going away is out of the question, the serene solution is a daycation escape to the Bliss Organic Day Spa, a tranquil haven tucked away in an expansive second-floor space in downtown Sebastopol.

After spending the day steaming and soaking in their traditional bathhouse, relaxing on the gemstone infrared mat, experiencing an ultracomfortable massage with a skilled bodyworker and glowing after a gentle, hands-on, organic aromatherapy facial, all stress will melt away. And at Bliss Organic Day Spa, one can rest comfortably, knowing that the products used are ethical and organic, and that the staff is fairly employed.

“My staff is the real magic of the spa,” says spa-owner Melena Moore. “I’m always inspired by the talented practitioners and support staff I have the honor of working with.”

Moore is committed to creating an inclusive

environment for all at Bliss—especially the LGBTQ+ community. Estheticians are professional, kind and create a sense of comfort and safety that allows for full relaxation.

“It’s a true day spa feel; you come in, and it’s soothing and the energy is really good,” says Marissa Terry, an esthetician at Bliss. “We all care for each other here.”

Indeed, clients and employees alike are blissed out at Bliss. “Creating ethical employment in my beloved hometown of Sebastopol is my life’s purpose,” Moore says. “I always wanted to open an affirming work environment to let my strengths shine, where equity really matters—so I built a place where all are welcome to work and receive services.”

The facial estheticians use a variety of techniques expertly, including gua sha; facial, neck, arm and shoulder massage; and an abundance of organic and ethical products from the organic skin-care line Éminence. Éminence is also a certified B-corp, ensuring high standards environmentally and socially.

Practitioners at Bliss take their time and apply serums, masks, scrubs and mists until one can’t help but emerge from the steam looking radiant and younger. Facials last anywhere from a quick Refresh 30-minute facial to 60 or 90 minutes of literal bliss.

“If you’re stressed out, it can come through in your skin,” Terry says. “We target based on skin concerns. I make it a whole mind-body experience.”

An upcoming luxury service that will begin in October at Bliss is the Hydrafacial. “The Hydrafacial gently but thoroughly refreshes and revives all skin types,” Moore says. “It will complement our organic facials, providing intense moisture and nourishment to the skin.” Bliss also offers a variety of must-try massage styles, including signature Swedish, relaxing, deep tissue and warm stone. The massage tables are custom-adjusted to create maximum comfort for the client.

“It’s a nice combination between our clients and our coworkers being special,” says Xander Rivas, a resident massage therapist. “Everyone here is

really gifted.” Annie Carouba originally founded Bliss Organic Day Spa in 2012. In 2017 she sold it to Moore, who formerly worked at Osmosis Spa in Freestone before joining Bliss as marketing director and general manager. The spa thrived under Moore’s care, and in 2020 the former dhyana Center bathhouse—located next door—was added to the spa’s offerings. One

of the only traditional bathhouses in Sonoma County, dhyana’s cozy feel has been preserved, including the wood architecture, soaking tubs, copper cold-water plunge and saunas.

“The bathhouse came to me from DeAnna Batdorff, founder of the dhyana Center, when she decided to close her brickand-mortar operation during the pandemic,” Moore says. “I consider both of

these women, who supported me in owning Bliss Organic Day Spa and the bathhouse, friends and mentors.”

Bliss Organic also partners with Soft Medicine Sanctuary, a café and yoga studio located in the same building. Clients can partake in combined monthly memberships for the bathhouse and yoga classes, creating a sustainable opportunity for blissing out on a regular basis.

Photos courtesy of Bliss Organic Day Spa

SERENE Bliss Organic Day Spa specializes in creating a warm, inviting and inclusive environment.

FAMILY Owner Melena Moore, with her husband Brad Card and sons Henry and Max Gilbert.

PARTIAL LIST OF INCIDENTS REPORTED TO HEALDSBURG POLICE

Monday, Sept. 4

12:53am Reckless driving occurred at St. Paul’s Rectory on Matheson Street. The Reporting Party (RP) stated he heard an argument outside, then someone got into a vehicle and drove recklessly around the neighborhood. An officer responded but the vehicle was unable to be located.

• 3:01pm A report was taken regarding graffiti on Terrace Boulevard at Alley 6.

• 3:25pm The RP called to indicate her neighbor was driving with a suspended license on Orchard Street at South Fitch Mountain Road. Advice was given to the RP.

3:44pm A report was taken regarding graffiti at the University Street Apartments on University.

8:07pm The RP indicated her bike was stolen from the back of Safeway on Vine Street. The bike was not

locked up but was leaning against a metal fence. An officer spoke with the RP and took a report.

Tuesday, Sept. 5

12:48am A report was taken regarding graffiti on Mill Street at East Street.

• 4:05am The RP called from Safeway on Vine Street indicating a woman was at the store and needed help because she said her husband beat her up. The husband and wife have a protection order in place. A 47-year-old (YO) man was arrested for domestic violence and transported to county jail.

• 6:45am The police went to the L&M Motel on Healdsburg Avenue to arrest a 44 YO woman for assault with a deadly weapon, violating probation, assault and battery. The woman was brought to county jail.

• 7:22am to 5:02pm. Extensive reports of graffiti in Healdsburg at multiple locations, culminating with arrest of two juveniles for felony vandalism at 10:27pm.

8:16am A burglary occurred at Healdsburg Optometry on March Avenue. A window was broken and the door

The War and Treaty

couple, who has long recorded independently with the help of friends in Nashville.

“When you’re independent, most of the creative ideas—I would say 90% of the ideas—come from you. You’re inspired by a lot of different things, so whatever marketing people see, that all comes

from you,” said Tanya, a seasoned recording artist whose previous label experience includes runs with Polydor Records and Bad Boy Entertainment.

“The priority is always about staying true to yourself,” she added. “One of the things I love about being at Universal and being with Cindy Mabe

was open in the back of the building. Officers responded and took a report.

Wednesday, Sept. 6

11:58am A very agitated man threatened to enter the locked part of the emergency room and also threatened to hit the security guard. Officers responded and the man promised to wait outside for his significant other.

1:34pm A juvenile turned herself in as an accomplice to all the graffiti in town. She was arrested for graffiti and gang affiliation.

• 6:48pm The RP indicated he and his wife received annoying phone calls likely from his wife’s ex-boyfriend. The officer provided advice.

Thursday, Sept. 7

12:22am A juvenile was arrested for a probation violation on West Grant Street.

• 12:35pm A report was taken regarding graffiti on Bridle Path.

• 3:34pm The RP indicated a person was driving behind her on Rosewood Drive and violating a court order. A detective was assigned to follow up and make a report.

[chair and chief executive of the label group] and the team that we have now is we have to stay true to who we are, and they understand that and they encourage that. The difference is you don’t have someone trying to shape you into the next ‘whoever.’ They want you to be the best War and Treaty.”

To do that, the Trotters

9:08pm The RP indicated two people yelled at and pushed each other at L & M Motel on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers responded and contacted both subjects. A 44 YO woman was arrested and transported to county jail for domestic violence, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation.

9:23pm The RP indicated she saw a trespasser on her property on Westside Road earlier in the day. The RP was referred to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

Friday, Sept. 8

1:11am A 31 YO man was arrested at Dry Creek Inn on Dry Creek Road and brought to county jail for loitering, altering a vehicle identification number (VIN) and possession of burglary tools.

3:50pm Petty theft occurred at Rete on Matheson Street. An officer responded and took a report.

• 4:38pm A stolen vehicle was recovered on Pozzan Road. The vehicle was located by California Highway Patrol on 9/7/2023.

teamed up with Grammy Award-winning, goldeneared producer Dave Cobb.

“In 2017, we met on Cayamo [music cruise] and the rest was history from there,” said Michael, an Iraq War combat veteran whose second career as a musician has been filled with both challenges and blessings.

CHARLES STEPHEN “STEVE THE BARBER” BEEM

August 9, 1941 – August 17, 2023

Charles Stephen Beem aka “Steve the Barber” passed away August 17, 2023 from Parkinson’s.

He was born August 9, 1941 to Bill and Nadine Beem in Toledo, Oregon.

He grew up in Crescent City, California where he graduated from Del Norte High School and went on to Barber School in San Jose.

During his career, Steve cut three generations of hair in Healdsburg and was soon coined for his “Beemer Haircuts” that spanned nearly 40 years, 1972-2012.

Steve loved and dedicated himself to his customers and to the Healdsburg sports community as it reflected in his contagious laughter, continuous involvement and sponsorships .

He belonged to the Lions Club and SIRS doing a multitude of charitable events. He loved to go to car shows, he owned a 29 Model A Pickup. He loved music. He was an accomplished and talented trumpet player. He loved movies…all kinds. Steve was physically active as well, whether it was playing racquetball, basketball, pickleball, fishing, boating, walking, listening to the beaches of Hawaii or working out at the gym, he lived life to the fullest.

Steve was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of those who met him, knew him and loved him.

Steve leaves behind his wife, Nancy Beem of 32 years, sons David Beem and Rick (Jenise) Beem, sisters Peggy (John) Feeback and Juliann (Danny) Mitchell; preceded in death by his sister Billie Kay McClendon; stepchildren Kent (Serene) Prat, Dean (Rachel) Prat and Jill (Jeff) Garibaldi; seven grandchildren Bethany, Alyssa, Lindsay, Seth, Christopher, Hunter and Kyle; and two great grandchildren, Jack and Olivia.

Please join us in a Celebration of Life at Clover Springs Lodge in Cloverdale, Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Bring your memories to share. Light food and beverages will be served.

A special thank you to Vine Ridge and Hospice for Steve’s wonderful care.

Saturday, Sept. 9

12:38am A vehicle was stopped on Mill Street at Center Street for a rear light violation. A 43 YO woman was arrested and transported to county jail for carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft of lost property, driving on a suspended license and violating probation.

9:06am An officer cited a 46 YO man at his residence on Hummingbird Court regarding a Sonoma County warrant for driving on a suspended license and driving without vehicle registration.

9:40am The RP indicated a man was verbally aggressive when she confronted him at Healdsburg Airport and Aviation on Lytton Springs Road about flying early in the morning and not abiding by FAA regulations. The RP was advised to report flying violations to the FAA.

• 1:04pm An officer cited a 58 YO man at his residence on Brown Street regarding a Sonoma County warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia.

“We’ve been threatening to work together for a while now, and Universal provided the opportunity for that threat to become real. We’ve created something beautiful and special. Aside from that, we have a bond, a friendship, and I love it!”

On Healing Tide, the Trotters worked closely with producer and songwriter Buddy Miller, but they fully grasped the reins for Hearts Town and its wealth of special guests including Jerry Douglas and Jason Isbell. For Lover’s Game, Cobb made it a priority not to rely on a particular vision, but to encourage and develop the artists’ core strength— each other.

“It’s funny because we tried to let go, but Dave doesn’t allow that,” Michael said. “He’s like, ‘This is yours. Hold onto this, this is you. But here’s something interesting about you—don’t think that it’s the band, don’t think that it’s the guitar riffs, don’t think that it’s all about the hype-ness of the music and how loud that can get. You’ve got

4:41pm The RP indicated there was an intoxicated man at Agave Mexican Restaurant on Vine Street. Officers responded and arrested a 33 YO man for public intoxication and resisting arrest, and transported him to county jail.

8:32pm A vehicle was stopped at Simi Winery on Healdsburg Avenue for a rear light violation. A 28 YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher.

Sunday, Sept. 10

2:11am The RP indicated subjects were disturbing the peace at Carson Warner Skate Park on Grove Street. Officers responded and contacted the subjects.

2:20am A felony probation search was conducted at Carson Warner Skate Park on Grove Street. A 21 YO man was cited and released for violating probation.

10:14pm Vandalism reported at Healdsburg City Hall on Grove St. RP believes one of the charging stations had the lock broken off. Officers responded, all charging stations checked OK.

to know that the magic is in two voices operating as one.’ That is what he gave us, the encouragement to know that Tanya and I are just enough.”

With the release of Lover’s Game, the War and Treaty have embarked on an extensive North American tour.

“Michael, he’ll come up with [a set list], but when we’re on stage everyone has to know at least 50 songs because, at any moment, any of them could be pulled out,” Tanya said. “We stay on our toes and it’s really about what he feels the audience needs. We get on stage and you can feel the energy, what the audience is asking for. You may want to come out and do a laidback folk Americana set but the crowd, they want a party. So you have to give them what they want. And that’s what we do!”

The War and Treaty perform at Second Story/ Little Saint, 25 North St., on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 8pm. Tickets are $50, available from littlesainthealdsburg.com.

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