The Healdsburg Tribune 5-18-2023

A LOOK AT OUR MENTAL HEALTH AND OUR YOUTH

By Zenia Lemos Horning Breathe in for a count to three; now breathe out for six.

Now you are relaxed and in a space to hear about the epidemic rates of child and adolescent mental health disorders, as we observe Mental Health Awareness Month.

In 2022, several agencies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Children’s Hospital Association and Centers for Disease Control, shared that each year 20% of all children have an identified mental health condition and 40% will meet criteria for a mental health condition by age 18.

The CDC published data showing that in 2021, more than a third of high school students reported experiencing poor mental health during the COVID19 pandemic, and 44% reported they had persistently felt sad or hopeless during the past year. Challenges that youth encountered included more than half (55%) reporting experiencing emotional abuse by a parent or caregiver, 11% experiencing physical abuse by a parent or other

Return of the Healdsburg Experience

FOOD, WINE, COCKTAILS, MUSIC AND MORE IN LOCAL REVEL

By Christian Kallen

A robust four days of special wine tastings and pairing seminars, bespoke lunches and dinners, cooking demonstrations, cocktail parties and a live outdoor concert at Rodney Strong Vineyards shines a glamorous light on Healdsburg this weekend, the second year of the Healdsburg Food & Wine Experience.

From a barbecue and vineyard tour on Friday (in Graton, be it noted) to a celebration of zinfandel on Sunday (at the more appropriate Villa Chanticleer), this is not a weekend wine tasting party, but a series of lavish immersions (some might say indulgences) celebrating Healdsburg as the

center of a culinary carnival, with celebrity bartenders, celebrity winemakers, celebrity mixologists and of course, celebrity chefs.

The list of chefs alone is a roster of kitchen legends, many of them local: Doug Keane (Cyrus in Geyserville), Casey Thompson (Folktable in Sonoma), Ari Weisswasser (Glen Ellen Star) and Leah Scurto (Pizzaleah), with Crista Luedtke, Domenica Catelli, Duskie Estes and Tracey Shepos all at one event—to list just a few.

“Our goal has always been to highlight the vibrant culinary diversity, amazing wines and sustainable farming practices of Sonoma County as it relates to the rest of the world,” said Steve Dveris, founder and CEO of the festival, who brings it back after its inaugural iteration a year ago.

Dveris knows the territory. He was West Coast director of New York Magazine from 1989-2006, during which span he also

founded the eponymous SD Media to develop events in “the Luxury Lifestyle, Food, Wine and Travel Space,” as his LinkedIn profile describes his beat. And in that space, Healdsburg is ground zero—in Northern California, at any rate.

He said the idea for the Sonoma-centric event came from Karissa Kruse, president of Sonoma County Winegrowers, a marketing and educational organization with some 1,800 wine grower members. As such, it is

focused both on business and brand development, protecting the interests of the wine producing families and farms, but also extolling the value and virtues of Sonoma County wines. Both Kruse and Dveris share an enthusiasm for Sonoma County that places it above its more well-known neighbor, Napa County. “I always felt that Sonoma deserved to be on par with Napa in terms of recognition,” said Dveris, and as leader of the

TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC LINEUP ANNOUNCED

SUMMER’S DURABLE CITY

PARTY IN THE PLAZA BEGINS

MAY 30

By Christian Kallen

Familiar faces, new bands and old friends will fill the Healdsburg Plaza on Tuesday nights from 6 to 8 for the 2023 season of free concerts, Tuesdays in the Plaza, presented by the city’s community services department.

The weekly summer concerts at the downtown Plaza provide an eclectic and unusual line-up of bands to please a wide

powerful Sonoma County Winegrowers group, Kruse has no reason to disagree. What to expect All in all, there are two VIP levels of passes (both sold out) and nine a la carte events, for most of which tickets are available at around $100. Some of these have multiple options, such as four Wine and Spirts Seminars on Saturday and four separate Celebrity Chef

array of musical interests. Dancing is widespread throughout the Plaza, though the area in front of the gazebo where the bands set up is sure to be packed with active locals and out of town visitors.

An appetizing assortment of food vendor popups usually includes Lola's Market, Rose's Burgers & Brats, Healdsburger, Nellie's Oysters and Tips Roadside. They will be on hand to offer locally sourced food in various styles for sale starting at 5pm, with the music beginning at 6pm.

This year’s musical talent includes:

May 30: Club 90 plays music from the 1990s and beyond. They call themselves the Bay area’s premier party band, and perform a high-energy, choreographed show.

Photo courtesy of City of Healdsburg

PARTY IN THE PLAZA The Tuesday in the Plaza concerts begin May 30 in the Healdsburg Plaza, with a wide selection of musical styles on the gazebo stage from 6-8pm until Aug. 29.

GOOD TIMES Participants in the 2022 Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience have wine and make conversation in the Grand Tasting Pavilion.

Photo courtesy of Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience

EXPERT Zenia Lemos

Horning is the lead psychologist/program specialist of the Healdsburg Unified School District.

Photo by Diane Conger/HUSD

Our goal has always been to highlight the vibrant culinary diversity, amazing wines and sustainable farming practices of Sonoma County as it relates to the rest of the world.

HEALDSBURG HAPPENINGS

A CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN HEALDSBURG

Notice: Farmers’ Markets Change

The Healdsburg Farmers’ Market this Saturday, May 20, will be held at the Healdsburg Plaza and not the West Plaza parking lot, 8:30am to noon, due to a special event at the parking lot. The Farmers’ Market will return to the West Plaza on May 27, and continue in the Plaza on Tuesdays, including May 23 this week, 9am to 12:30pm.

Wine & Food

Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience runs Thursday through Sunday, May 18-21. A la carte events include barbecue, champagne, caviar, pairings and cocktails seminars; celebrity chef demonstrations; and an evening concert at Rodney Strong. Multiple charities benefit; no smoking, children or pets allowed. healdsburgwineandfood. com.

Stage Show

The classic Noel Coward theatrical family comedy

Hay Fever continues its run at the Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 North St. On Thursday, May 18 only, 7:30pm, pay what you can. Other performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2pm, through May 28. Tickets $25, students $10 at raventheater. org.

Jazz Plus One Dig the sounds of the Jeff Pierce Quartet + 1 at Furthermore Wines tasting lounge, 328 Healdsburg Ave. Friday, May 19, 5-8pm.

Free Fallin’ Petty Theft, a Bay Area cover band, brings the spirit of Tom Petty and

the Heartbreakers back to life at Coyote Sonoma, 44 Mill St. Friday, May 19, 7pm. $35.

March to the Plaza North Bay Jobs with Justice is holding a march demanding disaster pay that’s owed to farmworkers, from Giorgi Park (University and Grant) to the Plaza on Saturday, May 20, 2pm.

Planning Meeting

Tuesday, May 23 will be the next meeting of the city’s Planning Commission, to be held at 6pm at Council Chambers, 401 Grove St.

Glitterfox

Rare Tuesday night music at the Elephant in the Room with Portland’s indie folk duo Glitterfox from 7-10pm, May 23. $10 cover at the Elephant, 77 Healdsburg Ave.

Senior Meeting

The city’s Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will meet on Wednesday, May 24, at 4pm in Council Chambers, 401 Grove St.

Raven Reveal

Fans of the Raven Players can be the first to know what the coming stage season will present, at the Raven Performing

Arts Center on Wednesday, May 24, starting at 5:30pm. Entertainment, games, prizes, drinks and small bites available, leading up to the “Great Raven Reveal” at 6:30pm. Free, 115 North St.

Twilight Parade

The annual Healdsburg

Future Farmers Twilight Parade will take place from 6 to 8pm on Thursday, May 25, as a prelude to the HFF County Fair. Route is usually down Matheson to Center, north on Center to Piper, then north to Fitch and back toward Matheson.

Future Farmers Fair

It’s that time of year again: The Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair will take place at Rec Park on Thursday evening, May 25, and Friday and Saturday, May 26-27. Local students exhibit projects that they have been working on in their 4-H and FFA clubs all year. Also carnival games, food booths and more. The livestock auction begins at 4pm on Saturday.

Comedy Night

The laughs keep coming at Comedy Night at Coy-

from Jalisa Robinson and Ben Feldman. Tickets are $20 at the door, 44 Mill St., or $15 presale at wilsonartisanwines.com.

Charles Lloyd

The saxophonist Charles Lloyd returns to Healdsburg with pianist Gerald Clayton for one show only, Saturday, May 27 at 7pm. Programmed by Jessica Felix, long a friend of Lloyd, this finale to The 222 season is likely to sell out. Why? Because Charles Lloyd! Tickets are $150-$250. At Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave., The222.org.

Tuesday in the Plaza

First day of the city’s summer music series is Tuesday, May 30. The series of live bands and picnicking from 6 to 8pm extends until Aug. 29 at the Healdsburg Plaza. See story this issue for complete list.

City Council

Healdsburg’s City Council will meet on Monday, June 5, for their regular twice-monthly meeting. The agenda will be posted a week before the meeting. Attend live at 401 Grove St., 6pm, or view on Facebook/

Just Add Water

Photo courtesy of Petty Theft

THICK AS THIEVES Petty Theft plays at Coyote Sonoma on Friday, May 19. The band specializes in music from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Culinary Demonstrations at the Matheson, also on Saturday.

VIP Ticket holders can not only claim access to the individual events but partake in exclusive events, such as the Thursday night VIP Welcome Celebration at Montage Healdsburg featuring local chefs, a multicourse dinner at Cyrus, as well as several other dining opportunities through the weekend.

The main event promises to be the Saturday Grand Tasting, which will take place not on the Plaza but under a tent in the West Plaza parking lot, the same location used by the Healdsburg Farmers’ Markets on Saturdays. The Grand Tasting begins at 12:30pm, so the market will move to the Healdsburg Plaza for May 20 only to allow the event time to set up their pavilion.

Over 100 wineries from around the world will be represented, with Sonoma and Napa as the focus. A slew of Sonoma County chefs (Ari Weisswasser, Leah Scurto and Casey Thompson among them) and many others featured elsewhere in the Healdsburg Experience will be on hand to offer bites and tastes. The event runs from 12:30 to 4:30pm, with live music and increasingly animated conversation. There’s a discount for Healdsburg residents, only $190.

Sunday’s major event, the Zinfandel Live Wine Experience, has special appeal for locals insofar as its focus is zinfandel. Few places in the world

produce better zins than the Healdsburg area, and it’s appropriate that the noon to 3pm happening takes place at the historic Villa Chanticleer at the top of Powell Avenue.

The experience will also offer wine pairs from Dallas chef Kent Rathbun and Leah Scurto of Pizzaleah, and “an immersive musical experience” with multi-faceted guitarist Asher Belsky, guided by Leslie Sbrocco, the outgoing TV host of Check Please!

Giving back Sonoma County Winegrowers takes pride in its charitable contributions, and several events benefit a local charity or the Winegrowers’ own Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation.

Farm to Pantry, founded by Duskie Estes to bring fresh farm produce directly to families in need, is a key beneficiary of the HWFE weekend—and she dons her toque (Zazu) at the VIP Welcome Celebration at Montage Healdsburg on Thursday night.

On Saturday morning, a Community Brunch at Chalkboard sponsored by Foley Family Charitable Foundation will send a significant donation towards a Future Farmers of America Scholarship for local students interested in an agricultural career. (Coincidentally, Healdsburg’s FFA fair is the following weekend, May 25-27.)

A percentage of ticket sales for several events goes to the Grape Growers Foundation’s Leadership Academy for

vineyard workers, including Saturday night’s sunset concert with country duo Maddy & Tae at Rodney Strong Vineyards. Later on Saturday night, a Magnum Party at Bacchus Landing promises to pull the cork on some memorable wines, from 8 to 11:45pm.

The contributions are consequential. In 2022, the first year of the HWFE, the Healdsburg FFA received $30,000 in donations. The foundation was said to have received $90,000. Farm to Pantry is expected to glean $10,000.

Yet some complain that very little of the donations come to the Healdsburg farmworker (although Healdsburg hospitality workers are surely rewarded).

Saturday afternoon at 2pm, the Santa Rosa

advocacy organization North Bay Jobs with Justice is holding a “March for Relief” for farmworkers, from Giorgi Park to the Healdsburg Plaza a mile away, while the Grand Tasting is underway nearby. Said Davida Sotelo Escobedo of the organizers, “Workers don’t want charity; workers want these standards guaranteed in their contracts.” He said current issues include a living wage, “hazard pay” to mitigate the impacts of climate change and compensation for wages lost during recent emergency conditions.

He said the march was not about the HWFE itself, but addressed to the individual wineries and grape growers who set the wages and make the contracts with the workers.

Kruse, who doubles as executive director of the Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation, said, “As co-founders and partners in this event, we believe in the dual mission to showcase Sonoma County wine, ag and sustainability on this global stage while raising funds to elevate and celebrate the local vineyard workforce. The mission is

exemplified in the events and messaging throughout the entire weekend.”

All festival events are 21 and older. No children, infants or pets are allowed to attend any festival event for the safety of all parties. Additional information at healdsburgwineandfood. com.

PRESENTATION Maneet Chauhan puts the finishing touches on a plate. She will give a cooking demonstration at The Matheson on Saturday, May 20.

Photo by Daniel Brown

Workers don’t want charity; workers want these standards guaranteed in their contracts.

DAVIDA SOTELO ESCOBEDO

Spring Sports Unwind With Season’s End

BASEBALL TEAM, TRACK ATHLETES STAY READY FOR TOURNAMENT

APPEARANCES

By Christian Kallen

Healdsburg High School’s spring sports programs are almost complete, with a few exceptions. Two track runners are looking forward to racing in the regional Meet of Champions this weekend, and the baseball Hounds hope they can pull off an upset in the NCS tournament.

Several of the programs have young rosters, with sophomores and even freshmen in starting positions, so the coaches uniformly promise better days lie ahead.

Baseball

Just when the Healdsburg Hounds were back to strength varsity baseball, their 2023 season came to an end with a loss by the narrowest of scores to the Montgomery Vikings, 1-0.

It was the deciding game for the North Bay–Redwood League title, and put the two teams together for the fourth time this year. Healdsburg won the first one, on April 1. But from that point on, Santa Rosa High School has prevailed in close games.

The May 12 game was the first of a NBL double-header, so it started at 3:30pm instead of the usual 7pm. Oddly, Montgomery was the “home” team batting second, and the two played for a scoreless tie through 4 ½ innings.

Then Asher Blain, the Vikings’ starting pitcher, got on base with a walk, advanced to second and came home on a double into left center from Keegan Peterson. Montgomery threatened in the fifth inning too. Then Sam Vanden Heuvel came in from short to relieve starter Jack Domenichelli to staunch the rally. But the Hounds couldn’t get anything going in their last time at bat, and the league title went to Montgomery.

The Friday, May 12 Redwood League game at Rec Park was followed by the Oak League championship, where a late-inning comeback attempt by Windsor

fell short, and Cardinal Newman won, 4-3. The season isn’t quite over for the Hounds, though. Starting Wednesday, May 17, the North Coast Section Division 4 championship tournament gets underway. Healdsburg is seeded 11, and meets the sixth-seeded McKinleyville High in Humboldt County. (Results too late for press time.)

The tournament continues with quarterfinals on May 20, the semis on May 24 and the finals match, to be played either May 26 or 27.

Softball

A long season for the Healdsburg softball team ended on an up note as they defeated St. Vincent de Paul in the second game of a doubleheader on May 11. That gave the girls an 8-14 record overall, 6-9 in the league.

The Pumas had been a particularly difficult opponent for the Greyhounds, having won their two previous meetings, 18-0 (on May 10) and 12-1 in the first game of the double-header. But with the end of the season as near as the setting sun, the young HHS softball team rallied for four runs in the second and five in the third, going on to win 11-9.

Highlights of the game included two hits each by Abby Highfield,

Mia Falberg, Izzy Osborn and Hannah Sellards, with Sellards getting four RBIs. Highfield was the winning pitcher in the five-inning game.

“Each and every player improved throughout the season, and we have established a great base to build off of for next season,” said coach Brian Osborn.

Track and Field

The Healdsburg High track team had an enjoyable series of meets throughout the spring, culminating in the May 13 Redwood Empire NCS Championship meet in San Rafael, according to coach Kate Guthrie.

Out of that meet, two runners advanced to the Meet of Champions (MOC), to be held this coming weekend (May 20) in Dublin.

Sophomore Kaeden Anderson, who led the Cross Country team this past fall, proved a player in the 3200 meter competition by coming in third in the North Bay League (NBL) championship with a time of 9:56.74 on May 4. That time was identical to his third-place showing in the Viking Classic on April 22. But he beat it by over 13 seconds at the NCS Championship with a personal record 9:43.0 finish for fifth in the wide regional field, good enough to win an invitation to the prestigious MOC.

The other Greyhound who will compete in the Meet of Champions will be senior Erik Gutierrez, qualifying in the 110 meter hurdles. He finished sixth with a 16.44.0 time, a personal record for him as well.

Badminton

The Healdsburg badminton teams put in a strong season under coach Stan Bischof, finishing second to undefeated Analy in the NCS Redwood league with a 9-3 record.

Named to the NBL All-League team were Diego Rodriguez in men’s singles, Citlaly Rosillo in women’s singles, Andy Duran/David Negrete in men’s doubles, and two out of the three mixed doubles teams, with Edsel Valdez/Citlaly Rosillo and Diego Rodriguez/Kathleen Casero.

Rodriguez, a sophomore, was picked as the league men’s MVP.

Men’s Tennis

The Healdsburg tennis teams had a mixed season, compiling an overall record of 3-7, and 3-5 in league play.

“We are a young team, all freshmen and sophomores,” said coach Joshua Cavanaugh. “So we have a lot to look forward to.”

He pointed out that they won their final league match on April 27 by downing St. Vincent

4-3. “Overall it was a great way to end the season,” said Cavanagh, who doubles as athletic director at Healdsburg High. Healdsburg’s No. 1

doubles

won their first round

the NBL doubles tournament, but failed to advance farther.

team of Eamonn Scott and Austin Boaz

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COMPETITOR Healdsburg sophomore Kaeden Anderson puts in a personal best 3200m time of 9:43 on May 13 in the NCS championship meet.

Photos by Michael Lucid

STEAL Healdsburg shortstop Sam Vanden Heuvel is late tagging Montgomery’s Keegan Peterson, who successfully made the steal in the May 12 game. Montgomery won, 1-0, for the league title.

Mental Health

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adult, and 29% reporting a parent or other adult in their home losing a job.

As a school district mental health provider, I can tell you the rates of mental health conditions prior to the pandemic were already high, and have continued to grow significantly since. We are fortunate within the Healdsburg Unified School District to have access to mental health services at all of the school sites with our own schoolbased mental health providers (school counselors, school psychologists, MFTs and LCSWs). We also benefit from robust relationships through our community partnerships with Side by Side, SOS, Siyan, Alliance Medical

Center, Healdsburg Police Department and Corazón.

Our students have access to individual and group counseling as needed, and each school site triages student mental health needs and puts supports in place. We issue periodic mental health screeners, which are reviewed by a school team in an effort to assess our students’ needs. As the demand for mental health services has increased, our resources have shifted to fill those gaps to meet the growing need. I’m encouraged that more families are reaching out and asking for help, and the stigma of mental health disorders is declining as the awareness of the need to help

and intervene increases.

As a bicultural/bilingual mental health provider, I am hopeful that the provision of mental health services will continue to evolve and become more inclusive of all of our youth to create better mental health outcomes.

You know your child best. If you feel as though your child/adolescent is experiencing a mental health challenge or if you have concerns about the way your child behaves at home, in school or with friends, talk to your child’s health care professional. Early identification is important so children can get the help they need.

If you have concerns about the mental health of a child in your school, consult with your schoolbased mental health providers, who can partner

RUN

on May 12,

Students

with families and health care professionals. Now breathe in for three and breathe out for six. We got this.

OBITUARIES

BARBARA SUE LIVINGSTON

May 29, 1950 - April 18, 2023

Barbara Sue Livingston, Wife, Mother, Daughter, and Grandmother, passed away with her daughter by her side on April 18, 2023 at 72 years of age. Born in San Bernardino, CA, she lived in Orange County prior to moving to Healdsburg with her husband of 50 years (Robert Livingston, 75) to reside with her daughter Christy Livingston (41), sonin-law Geovanni Mora (34), and grandson Rudy Livingston Mora (4) for the remainder of her days.

After 42 years, Barbara retired from JCPenney. She became the first female store manager within the company.

She is survived by sister Phyllis Stine (84), and met her brothers Donald and Thomas Konzem in heaven.

Funeral service to be held at noon on May 20, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, followed by a private Celebration of Life at Montage Resort.

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JAMES EDWARD “ED” LATSON

November 27, 1944 - May 15, 2023

James Edward Latson, affectionately known as “Ed” or “Eddie,” peacefully passed in the comfort of his home at the age of 78. Born in Healdsburg, California, Ed was a devoted husband to Sharon and a loving father to his two daughters, Cindy Latson and Deanna Latson. He was also a cherished grandfather to Alyssa Latson and Will Latson-Combs.

Ed attended Healdsburg High School, where he played football and participated in field events in track. In his earlier years, Ed served in the Navy and then was drafted into the Marine Corps as a Medical Corpsman and bravely served in Vietnam.

Ed met Sharon Caughey after returning from Vietnam, and they fell in love. They were married in Healdsburg in 1968 at St. John’s Catholic Church. They shared a beautiful marriage for 55 years.

Ed started his law enforcement career as a Summer Deputy in Guerneville, before becoming a member of the Healdsburg Police Department and later for the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department for another four years before being medically retired due to an injury.

Ed and Sharon owned and operated Latson Paint and Supplies in Healdsburg for 13 years, providing excellent service to the community. In 1993, they sold the paint store to retire at their ranch in Northern California.

Ed was a dedicated member of the Free and Accepted Masons, reaching the highest level of the FAM, the 32nd degree. He served many years in the Healdsburg Lodge #123 and was a Master Mason of the lodge. Ed enjoyed spending time on the water with his wife, both ocean and river fishing, and clamming at the ocean. He was known for his wicked sense of humor and always playing jokes on those around him. Ed was also a talented artist, creating beautiful pencil art, paintings, and intricate crossstitch pieces. He was an excellent baker and enjoyed baking fresh bread regularly, mastering the art of sourdough bread.

Ed and Sharon shared a passion for horses and had many over the years. They owned a ranch in Northern California and Texas, where they bred quarter horses. Their love for horses was a significant part of their lives.

Ed’s legacy will continue to live on through the many lives he touched, including his children and grandchildren. His grandchildren will fondly remember him for his legendary storytelling abilities, which he shared with them often. Ed will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Please log on to his memorial site and leave a memory for the family. https://memorialsource.com/ memorial/james-edward-latson

JOHN HENRY “JACK” HERROD

April 6, 1939 - May 8, 2023

John Henry “Jack” Herrod was born in Vallejo, California in 1939. The family moved to St. Helena when Jack was 10. He excelled in sports and science while always working afternoons and weekends, notably in the local drug store.

Jack earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Wyoming and performed well as a pitcher, with their team nearing the college world series in 1960 and 1961. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and earned his graduate degree in Pharmacy. He met Dixie Martin, who he married in 1963. The couple moved to Carmel, California where he worked in pharmacy and was a member of the Army Reserves. An opportunity to start his own business was presented to him and they moved to Healdsburg. Jack took over General Drug in 1964, on the Healdsburg Plaza, later moving to the Mitchell Center. The couple’s first child Chris was born in ‘65, with Greg (‘67) and Suzy (‘70) following.

Jack was always involved in the community. He volunteered with Catholic Charities, Kiwanis, The FFA Fair Board, Greyhound Boosters and the Lytton Adult Rehabilitation Advisory Board. In 1979 he served on the Sonoma County Grand Jury. He gave consistently to local non-profits and he especially enjoyed supporting youth athletics.

Jack was well known and liked for his customer service which often included making deliveries after the store closed in the evening. Jack and Dixie divorced in 1985 and in 1991 he moved to Hidden Valley Lake (Lake County). He continued to work in Healdsburg and other locations until his final retirement in 2009. He served on the Hidden Valley Lake Water Board.

Jack enjoyed golf, hunting (especially enjoying memorable trips with friends to Wyoming), following local sports, cooking and reunions with his college baseball friends. Most important to him were his kids and grandkids with whom he spent many memorable trips, holidays, and meals. Jack spent his final days in good spirits, socializing with neighbors, and died suddenly from a long endured cardiovascular condition.

He is survived by his children Chris Herrod (Briana), Greg Herrod (Kellie), Suzy Haggerty (Cisco), 7 grandchildren (Noah, Seamus, Elliot, Simone, Riley, Arlo and Henry), his longtime companion Joan Keller, friend and caretaker Kim Agapoff, numerous cousins, nephews and niece. Donations in his memory can be made to a local youth athletics program of your choice. A celebration of life will be held in June.

FOR FUNDS

of Healdsburg Junior High take off from the campus

headed for the Plaza a mile away in an annual Run for Funds event. The PTO campaign has raised over $12,000 so far this year.

Photo by Diane Conger/HUSD

Zenia Lemos Horning, M.Ed., NCSP, LEP, is the lead psychologist/program specialist of the Healdsburg Unified School District

NOËL COWARD CLASSIC AT THE RAVEN

By Harry Duke

Eccentric families have long been a source of humor for popular entertainments, from TV’s Addams Family to film’s Royal Tenenbaums

Kaufman and Hart’s You Can’t Take It with You may be the preeminent stage production on the subject and has become one of the most produced plays since its premiere in 1936. But Noël Coward beat them to the punch a decade earlier with Hay Fever The Raven Players bring Coward’s Bliss family to

the Raven Performing Arts Theater’s stage in a production that runs through May 28.

Meet the Bliss family: Father David (Steven David Martin) is a novelist hard at work on his latest tome. Mother Judith (Ashley Kennedy) is a recently-retired stage star contemplating a return to the theater.

Adult siblings Sorel (Aimee Drew) and Simon (Troy Thomas Evans) banter with each other while lounging around the estate. With amorous intentions on their minds and unbeknownst to the other, each family member has invited a guest for the weekend, much to the consternation of

harried housekeeper Clara (Beneicka Brown).

Sandy Tyrell (Bohn Connor), a pugilist-in-training and admirer of Judith’s, is the first to arrive. Richard Greatham (Matt Farrell), a “diplomatist” with whom Sorel is taken, arrives with Jackie Coryton (Kate Edery), who David has invited to interview for

his book. Socialite Myra Arundel (Jeanette Seisdedos), Simon’s invitee, is the last to arrive.

The weekend leads to couplings and de-couplings and re-couplings before the guests all come to the same conclusion— the Blisses are all too in love with themselves to have time for anyone else. Exit, stage right.

Director Katie-Watts Whitaker has a good ensemble at work here. The material is slight, and there really isn’t much of a plot, so it’s all about the characters. Each cast member does well with theirs. Drew gives the most grounded performance as Sorel, while Connor gives an intricate physical performance as the brawny boxer.

Evans’ spoiled Simon, Kennedy’s flighty Judith, Farrell’s befuddled Richard, Martin’s pompous David, Edery’s confused Jackie and Seisdedos’ scheming Myra aren’t the most sympathetic of folk with which an audience can identify. But there’s always Brown’s put-upon housekeeper (even if she makes lousy haddock). Hay Fever is the kind of show where one ends up laughing at people and not with them. It’s a comedy of self-centeredness and egotism. What a relief to know that since its premiere almost 100 years ago that those kinds of people no longer exist. Right?

‘Hay Fever’ runs through May 28 at the Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 North St., Healdsburg. ThursdaySaturday, 7:30 pm; Sunday, 2 pm. $10–$25. 707.433.6335. raventheater.org.

COWARDLY Troy Thomas Evans and Jeanette Seisdedos star in ‘Hay Fever.’

PARTIAL LIST OF INCIDENTS REPORTED TO HEALDSBURG POLICE, APRIL 24-30

Monday, April 24

• 3:59pm. Weapon violation occurred at Healdsburg Junior High School on Grant St. Student brought pocket knife to school and flashed it at victim. School notified mother of victim, who has handled the discipline in house.

• 5:12pm. Grand Theft occurred at Healdsburg Glen Apartments on Grove St. Reporting Party (RP) came to the PD lobby to report her catalytic converter was stolen from her vehicle parked at 1201 Grove St.

8:07pm. Vehicle Tampering on W. Grant St. Daughter of RP noticed that her catalytic converter was stolen overnight. Vehicle was parked in the apartment parking lot. There are cameras, but RP has not talked to the manager.

Tuesday, April 25

• 5:46am. Disturbance occurred at Powell Avenue Laundry. RP called to report her ex boyfriend is yelling at her from his car and followed her from Petaluma. He returned and approached the RP about relationship issues.

• 7:42am. Domestic incident reported on North St. RP called stating his ex girlfriend was trying to kick him out of the house and was screaming and yelling at him. RP requested assistance. An arrest was made for domestic battery and probation violation.

• 11:19am. Unwanted

Subject at Rotten Robbies on Healdsburg Ave. Individual barricaded herself in bathroom after being asked to leave several times by staff. Officers responded, trespass letter to follow from Rotten Robbies.

• 12:35pm. Graffiti at Piper St./Healdsburg Ave. Swastika on the crosswalk button. Officer responded, report taken.

12:35pm. Vehicle Tampering on W. Grant St. RP in lobby to report his catalytic converter was stolen from his parked vehicle.

• 4:41pm. Harassment reported on Maxwell St. (Spanish Speaker, through translation.)

Woman keeps calling RP and his wife and insulting his wife. RP stated the female has called him every day, multiple times a day for the last 3 days. RP would like the female contacted and advised not to contact him or his wife any further.

4:57pm. Reckless Driver at Plaza Park. Blue Harley Davidson drove on sidewalk between 331 Healdsburg Ave. and the Healdsburg Hotel. Was circling the Plaza at least 3 times and then "flew" down sidewalk at approximately 2025 MPH. Description, partial helmet, Levis, short sleeve/tank top.

Officer responded to the area and located a possible match; however, the driver was not on the motorcycle.

7:14pm. Violation of Court Order occurred on Fieldcrest Dr. RP calling to report a verbal argument taking place

at her neighbor’s house. RP stated she could hear them arguing and she is concerned about the female. Officers responded.

A 29-year-old male was arrested and transported to CJ for violation of restraining order and probation.

• 8:19pm. Incident at McDonalds on Adeline Wy./Exchange Ave. Multiple callers reporting a female driver sitting in the intersection with her blinker on, not moving out of the way of other vehicles. Second caller stated that the female subject was out of the vehicle yelling and screaming. Officer responded, subject was having car issues.

Wednesday, April 26

10:15am. Graffiti at W. Grant St./Grove St. RP states there is graffiti at the bus stop near the 4-way stop. It is red and blue gang graffiti, and some of it is crossed out. Officer responded, report taken.

12:17pm. Disturbance at Safeway on Vine St.

A vehicle was circling around and the female driver was harassing people. The suspect almost hit another vehicle. Solo female driver, but there may be someone in the back seat. Vehicle description: old Ford hatchback, and all the windows are broken.

• 12:20pm. Reckless Driver at CVS Pharmacy on Center St. RP states there is a vehicle that ran a red light and he believes the driver to be on drugs. Officer responded, unable to locate.

1:39pm. Fraud occurred on Westside Rd. RP states someone intercepted a check for $30,741 and cashed it. RP was advised to contact Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO).

1:46pm. Disturbance occurred on North St. RP is laying down cable and states he is being harassed by a male adult who is recording him, flipping him off and not backing off. Described as 50 year old, gray hair, glasses and wearing all blue like a nurse. RP states man is upset that they are working in front of his house. The man has now left in his vehicle.

1:51pm. Annoying/ Harassing Phone Calls. RP states a person texting her is stating he has explicit photos of her, but the RP states there are no explicit photos of her. He is telling her that she needs to pay $2K, calling her bad names and saying she is a prostitute. RP was previously and similarly harassed by a 2nd phone number. Officer responded and spoke with the RP, advice given.

• 4pm. Disturbance at apartments on East St. RP states he hears 5-6 voices, both male and female, in a verbal confrontation. RP states it is escalating and it is unknown if it is physical. RP just heard a very loud noise that sounded like a door slam or something being thrown on the ground. Officers responded. Nothing seen or heard.

• 6:26pm. Accident occurred on Reed Ct. RP states 3 vehicles involved, 3rd vehicle a parked car. Negative airbags deployed, not blocking traffic and negative debris.

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RP states all parties are exchanging info and still would like an officer to respond.

Thursday, April 27

3:01am. Officer initiated activity at Alexander Valley Ln./ Hwy 128 and W. Sausal Ln., Geyserville. A 31-year-old female was arrested and transported directly to county jail for a Sonoma County Warrant on Grand Theft charges.

A 61-year-old male was cited and released on misdemeanor possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia.

8:40am. Warrant Service at Rite Aid drugstore on Healdsburg Ave. RP states she has advised the occupant of a vehicle to leave, but a male yelled at her.

A 34-year-old male was arrested and transported to county jail on an Orange Co. warrant for 2nd degree burglary.

9:09am. Parole Violation at Victory Apartments on East St. RP states his parolee did not register, and he violated parole by going to HHS on the 24th. The parolee was arrested. Officer provided a courtesy ride to county jail.

10:37am.

Embezzlement reported at Sonoma

Classic Motorcars on Mill St. The RP's vehicle was on consignment (being sold for the RP) for almost 4 years. One year ago, the showroom closed down and the RP tried to get his car back. Owner said he wasn't in the country and did not have access to it, then said he found a buyer. RP did not know if he actually had a buyer. Last contact with owner was via email 3 weeks ago; the RP was inquiring about the payment for the supposed buyer. RP does not know whether he wants to make a citizen’s arrest for embezzlement or go through insurance for theft.

12:33pm. Property Damage accident occurred at Healdsburg District Hospital Outpatient Therapies on Healdsburg Ave. RP states a vehicle collided into the trash can. Driver and passenger were not injured and the wheel can't move.

2:10pm. Warrant Service on Reed Ct. A 38-year-old female was cited for two warrants pertaining to driving under the influence.

4:56pm. Accident occurred at northbound onramp at Redwood Hwy./ Old Redwood Hwy. RP states 2-car collision, airbags deployed and all occupants are out of their vehicles. Both vehicles towed and all occupants transported to the hospital.

9:49pm. Drunk Driver at W. Matheson St./ Vine St. and Matheson St. Traffic stop for headlamp violation, driver arrested for driving under the influence and an alcohol level above .08%. A 53-year-old male was arrested and transported to county jail. Vehicle towed.

Friday, April 28

12:49pm. Warrant Service at Healdsburg Police Department on Center St. A 24-year old-male came to the Police Department for self-surrender, cited on a misdemeanor warrant for driving with

a suspended license.

2:45pm. Petty Theft at Safeway on Vine St. Between 9-9:30am, a woman who drives a BMW went shopping and left the sunroof open. Now noticed her side wallet (khaki/ yellow with geometric design) was stolen. Contained $1, credit cards, CDL and Social Security card. RP is requesting to be called if found.

5:19am. Vandalism occurred on Fuchsia Wy. RP states that the tow company damaged his vehicle during the tow of his vehicle. RP says when he drives his whole car shakes badly. The RP was advised he needed to follow up with the tow company and his insurance.

Saturday, April 29

• 9:23am. Reckless Driver reported on University St./North St. RP states there is rebar sticking out to the side of the vehicle (3 feet on each side)

driving northbound on University. The truck is taking up two lanes. Vehicle is a white lifted truck, flat camper shell, maybe a small Toyota Tacoma. Officer responded, unable to locate.

2:59pm. Alcohol Violation at Badger Dog Park on Heron Dr. There are 10 people drinking openly at the park. Described as young adults, under the drinking age, RP stated at least one appeared 18 years old. They are associated with a white truck. Officers responded, the subject put the alcohol back in his truck.

Sunday, April 30

10:31am. Drug activity at Villa Chanticleer. Police contacted a juvenile who was cited for possession of marijuana and released to a parent.

5:01pm. Hit and Run Accident at Matheson St./Fitch St. RP saw a car hit a parked car and

then drive off. Suspect vehicle described as a red Nissan; the driver a male in his 30s with a female in passenger seat. Victim vehicle a dark color van, similar to Sprinter. A second advised she witnessed the same. Officers located the victim vehicle and attempted to contact the victim. Update: Suspect called in response to officers leaving a card at his residence. He advised that he hit the car, waited 30 minutes and since no one showed up he left for an appointment.

7:55pm. Disturbance occurred at Healdsburg Junior High School on Grant St. Report of 5-6 male juveniles fighting on the field of the junior high. RP states that they started yelling at her and telling her to leave. No weapons, drugs or alcohol seen. Officers responded. Gone On Arrival/ Unable to Locate.

Tuesdays on the Plaza

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June 6: Cosmo Alleycats feature vintage jazz and swing in their setlist, led by vocalist Emily Day, whose voice transports listeners to an earlier era.

June 13: Laura Benitez and the Heartache bring original roots country to the stage, using the “three chord tools of country music to tell the simple, unvarnished truth.”

June 20: Carlitos Medrano and Sabor De Mi Cuba return to the Plaza for the third time with their Afro-Cuban jazz, co-sponsored by the Healdsburg Jazz Festival.

June 27: Neon Velvet plays ’80s and ’90s new wave/pop/rock and calls themselves a “corporate dance band,” encouraging the audience to “dance your fancy pants off.”

July 4: No concert; the city is planning a big 4th of July event in the Plaza on this date.

July 11: Wreckless Strangers bring their California Americana soul back to town. They are a “collective of six seasoned Bay Area musicians known for their collaborative songwriting and high-energy live shows.”

July 18: Dginn promises “a blend of ancient party music with human beatbox, electronics, a taste of traditional Middle Eastern flavor.”

July 25: The John Santos Sextet features the

Bay Area percussionist who has made it his musical and educational mission to put the roots back into Afro-Latin jazz fusion.

August 1: Eddie 9V takes his Atlanta-based blues to new heights with a stage show that relies on blues power and sly wit.

August 8: Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs is a local rock and Americana group featuring a front man who left Austin for the Bay Area and never looked back.

August 15: Los Pinguos comes from Argentina by way of Santa Monica with a mixture of Latin rhythms, reggae, rumba flamenca and rock.

August 22: Free Peoples farm the Americana/folk rock field in their own way, presenting an “original mix of songs to its audience with reckless abandon for form within the original compositions.”

August 29: The special guest artist lined up for the 2023 finale cannot be announced at this time due to contractual obligations, but it’s sure to be a fitting climax to the 2023 Tuesdays in the Plaza season.

The fine print Concert participants are encouraged to use Sonoma County Bike Coalition’s free Bike Valet, available from 5-8pm each week. Riders get a claim ticket to recover

their bike, which will be parked in a safe location nearby, at the end of the concert. There are certain rules and expectations of attendees to the Tuesday in the Plaza music events. Groups are welcome to congregate after 4pm (chairs and blankets left unattended prior to that time will be removed), but should keep seating as compact as possible, not obstruct the view of other concert attendees, and not use pop-up tents or shade structures. No group seating is permitted on the concrete to allow for safe pedestrian passage.

Not allowed are riding scooters, skateboards or bicycles, barbecues or amplified sound. These are pet-free events as defined by the city council—which means no pets are allowed between 5-8pm; only certified service animals as defined by Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted. Emotional support animals, comfort animals and therapy dogs are not service animals under this definition. New this year: Smoking is not permitted in the park or surrounding sidewalk.

Complete information and concert rules can be found on the city’s website, healdsburg.gov/ TuesdayConcerts.

RHYTHM MAN Percussionist John Santos led an Afro-Latin jazz ensemble in the Healdsburg Plaza in an earlier season. He returns to Tuesday in the Plaza on July 25.

Photo by Christian Kallen