The Healdsburg Tribune 6-22-2023

BLESS THIS RIG: BELL’S GETS A NEW AMBULANCE

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE HAS BEEN A FAMILY TRADITION FOR 67 YEARS

By Christian Kallen

It was an unusual sight on Matheson Street at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church one morning last week—Father Rafael Karekatt was dressed in his ceremonial finery, offering prayers and shaking holy water inside and all around a brand new Mercedes Sprinter ambulance, blessing it for its coming life-support missions.

The vehicle is the newest of a fleet of five that Bell’s Ambulance Service maintains in Healdsburg and Windsor, where they have provided emergency support since 1956.

Founded by the husband and wife team of Lea and Inez Bell, the company has been a pillar of community health for 67 years. Inez Bell was the ambulance driver, one of only two women doing the job in the state.

Current owner is their daughter, Pamela Bell Simmons. She and her brother, Wayne Bell, ran the company together for over 40 years; he passed away in October last year. Now 68, Pamela still has hopes that it will continue to be a family business.

“There’s been some interest,” she said ambiguously.

The blessing of ambulances is not new to Bell’s; they have never put a new vehicle into service in their decades of operation without it. “It’s a 66-year tradition to have our ambulances blessed before they go in service, after they pass CHP inspection and Coastal Valleys EMS approval,” said Simmons.

The latter agency administers certification and accreditation of prehospital care personnel for Mendocino and Sonoma counties.

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FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND DRAWS FAMILIES AND FRIENDS TO HEALDSBURG

By Christian Kallen

The 47th annual running of the Fitch Mountain Footrace, a 10-kilometer run around the Healdsburg landmark, raised about $8,000 for the Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship Fund. But for the local men and women, boys and girls who competed, the running is the best part.

There were about 250 registered runners in the race, including almost 130

HIGH TIME FOR CANNABIS IN HEALDSBURG

APPLICATION PROCESS UNDERWAY FOR BUSINESS PERMITS

By Christian Kallen

The City of Healdsburg began accepting applications for cannabis businesses last week, including up to two retail cannabis businesses—dispensaries by another name—in a complicated multistep process that nonetheless is expected to attract 10 or more applicants.

It’s part of the city’s effort to join the cannabis movement, after declining to do so following state legalization under Prop. 64 in 2016. But last year, the city council began moving toward

opening the door to legal cannabis business in town.

And in April 2023, the council adopted a comprehensive cannabis policy and a competitive process for business licenses which could lead to two retail dispensaries that might receive permits.

Revenue that could result from permitted cannabis business is often a factor in a jurisdiction’s decision-making process. Several taxes are imposed on cannabis businesses by the state; to them Healdsburg adds a 4% retail tax surcharge, except for medical marijuana purchases.

The application process is now underway. The application period opened last Thursday, June 15, and will remain open for 45 days, until Sunday, July 30, at 4pm.

All information, including the application form itself, is available on the city’s website at Healdsburg.gov/cannabis. And the applications themselves will only be accepted online through the secure portal at that page.

The application process and evaluation is overseen by HdL Companies, the revenue services contractor hired to oversee the application process. To date, HdL has assisted 175 cities and counties in California with development of cannabis regulatory programs, helping with application review in 63.

They’ve served in that role for three other cities in the county—Sonoma, Cotati and Cloverdale.

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finishers in the 10k race and another 120 or so in the shorter “family run” of 3 kilometers, in an intown loop.

First place was taken by 40-year-old Grant Hotaling with a time of 37.20, just over six minutes a mile. Dante Godinez, 22, was last year’s winner, but came in second this time with a 39.35 time. Both men are from Healdsburg.

Top finisher among the women was 24-yearold Melanie Mathewson (45:03), with 58-year-old Catherine Dubay right behind her (45:10).

Hotaling is a life-long Healdsburg resident, though he usually runs ultra-marathons these days. He’s competed in

the Footrace several times before however, usually finishing second. This time he got the gold.

“I always enjoy that race,” he said following the June 18 Healdsburg tradition. “My favorite part is the very beginning when all the little kids just run out as fast as they can. And then you’ve gotta try and weave through them and not trip anybody or fall over yourself.”

Hotaling, who competed in wrestling while at Healdsburg High, said the team used to run around Fitch Mountain as a conditioning exercise. “It seemed so hard back then; it just seemed like

GARDEN PARTY A stand of cannabis grows in a home garden in Sonoma County. Healdsburg discourages homegrown cannabis, but state law allows it.

Photo by Christian Kallen

UPHILL Runners in the 2023 Fitch Mountain Footrace head up Powell Avenue for the 10k loop around Healdsburg's landmark.

GOINGS ON IN THE ’BURG

Bless This Rig

Of the blessing, Simmons said, “Normally, it was a private thing, just my brother and I and the priest. And before that, my folks, because they started the tradition.”

A CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN HEALDSBURG

Healdsburg Jazz 25th annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival continues with events through Sunday, June 25. Tickets and information at healdsburgjazz.org.

Collegiate Baseball

Prune Packers baseball continues its 2023 season with home games this week against the Alameda Anchors (June 23), West Coast Kings (June 24) and Walnut Creek Crawdads (June 29, 2pm). Games start 6pm unless noted. $8 admission, food and beverages available for purchase. Schedule and tickets at prunepackers.org.

Art After Dark

The first of two downtown community-wide street fair and art celebrations this summer is Friday, June 23. Event takes place on Center Street between Plaza and North streets, presenting a street fair atmosphere with food and performers from 5-9pm, free. Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 334 Center St.

Metalachi

A seasoned Los Angeles band, Metalachi combines heavy metal with mariachi. Imagine the possibilities. Friday, June 23 at Coyote Sonoma, 44f Mill St. at 9pm. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door.

Farmers’ Market

Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market will be held from 8:30am-noon at the West Plaza lot on Saturday, June 24.

Taste of Sonoma

Return of the annual Sonoma County vintners’ event, Saturday, June 24. Taste wines from over 100 wineries, refuel at complimentary food trucks and relax at themed lounges at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens, 5007 Fulton Rd., noon-4pm, tasteofsonoma.com for tickets.

Sundays in the Plaza

The Phil Lawrence Quartet plays jazz on the Gazebo stage from 1-3pm, Sunday June 25. Bring a picnic, sit back, relax and enjoy the music presented by the City of Healdsburg, free.

Hazardous Waste

Zero Waste Sonoma holds a household hazardous waste disposal

event on Tuesday, June 27, from 4-6pm in Healdsburg. Visit zerowastesonomahhwevent.as.me/ Healdsburgto schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance. The exact location will be emailed upon appointment.

Johnny Rawls Band

On tour from Mississippi, the Johnny Rawls Band returns to Healdsburg for a Tuesday, June 27 show at the Elephant in the Room, 177 Healdsburg Ave., 8:30pm, $20 cover.

Tuesday at the Plaza

Certified Farmers’ Market from 9am-12:30pm, followed by Tuesday in the Plaza music from 6-8pm, featuring Neon Velvet (’80s and ’90s new wave/ pop/rock). Both events free, Tuesday, June 27, at Healdsburg Plaza.

Senior Citizens Commission

The city’s Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will meet at Council Chambers, 401 Grove St., on Wednesday, June 28, starting at 4pm.

Sheriff’s Town Hall

On Thursday, June 29, Sonoma County Sheriff Eddie Engram will update the community in an informal town-hall style

July 8th 1pm to 3pm

An Independence Celebration Fundraiser!

Please join us at Healdsburg Senior Living for a family fun BBQ and dunk tank. Tickets available for food and games. All proceeds will go to the Healdsburg High School Internship Scholarship Program. (707) 687-9644

meeting at Alexander Valley Hall, 5512 Hwy. 128. It’s an event with no agenda, though the sheriff will give a brief update at the outset. 5:30-7pm.

Indie Rock

Jonny Fritz brings his Dad Country discoveries to Little Saint (25 North St.) on Fridays, 7pm, for shows with various artists. On June 30, see Jenny O. from 7-9pm, free.

Raven Players Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat plays at the Raven Theater from June 30-July 16, various dates and times. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the play is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his brethren. Visit raventheater.org for times, dates and tickets.

Fourth of July

Several events scheduled this day, including Tuesday Farmers’ Market (8:30am-noon) in the Plaza, a Kids Parade and Duck Dash from 10am to 1pm on Center Street downtown, and 4th of July Fireworks from 9:30-10pm. Viewing at Fitch Mountain Elementary School and Healdsburg High.

This time, the on-duty crew of Bell’s Ambulance was there, and the operations manager, and a handful of others, with their two similar green and white ambulances parked alongside the new one. The new ambulance will be stationed at the Windsor Bell’s location.

“I’m used to being there with my brother, and since he’s not here, maybe I just need to do something different this year,” Simmons said. The two worked together for 42 years, and she has hopes Bell’s will continue to be a family business.

“I work with really good people,” said Simmons, clearly heartened by the warm community that joined her

for the blessing of the ambulance.

Ambulance companies are permitted for specific EOA, or exclusive operating areas. Bell’s EOA radiates from around their two stations, in Healdsburg and Windsor, extending north to just below Asti, east to the county line and west to the Las Lomas Grade, and south to Shiloh.

“It’s the largest EMS (emergency medical service) response zone in Sonoma County, but not necessarily the most populated,” noted Simmons. They respond to about 4,000 911 calls a year, she said. The current controversy between Sonoma County Fire District and American Medical Response (AMR), known locally as Sonoma Life Support, does not affect Bell’s operations. The two are competing for a different EOA.

BLESSINGS The emergency response team of Bell’s Ambulance attends the blessing of the new ambulance at St. John the Baptist Church, on June 15.

Photos by Christian Kallen

DUTY CALLS Bell’s Ambulance, a Healdsburg Fire truck and Healdsburg Police car respond to an emergency on Sunday, June 4, on Plaza Street.

JAZZ CONCERT Grammy winner Samara Joy charms a full house at Bacchus Landing on Sunday, June 18. The 25th annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival continues all week until June 25.

Photo by Christian Kallen

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Fitch Footrace

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punishment,” he recalled.

This year he didn’t even bother training for the race because he’s turned his attention to much longer races. Next up for him is the High Lonesome, a 100-mile race in Colorado at the end of July.

Rob Dobley, race director and treasurer of the Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship Fund, said there were a total of 129 finishers in the 10k, and another 89 in the 3k race. “I’d estimate we raised $8,000, but there may be some lingering expenses—but they

would amount to a couple hundred dollars or so,” said Dobley. The Kiwanis have several other fundraisers over the year for the fund, and generally give about $15,000 a year to area graduates for their vocational, junior college or four-year college tuition. Dobley said the Footrace is generally their largest fundraiser for the fund. The Kiwanis took over the race in 1995 from the City of Healdsburg. It was started in 1976 by the city’s Chamber of Commerce.

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TEAM SHEEHY Family members Silas, Sterling and Wiley Sheehy head up Powell Street together for the June 18, 2023 running of the Fitch Mountain Footrace, the 47th year the 10k race has been run.

Photo by Christian Kallen

Hot Streak Continues for Prune Packers

14 STRAIGHT PUTS HEALDSBURG IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT FOR CCL 3-PEAT

Staff Report

When the Healdsburg Prune Packers set out to win an unheard of threepeat as California Collegiate League champions, their chances looked pretty good.

Now they look better. With 14 straight victories over both league and non-league opponents, the 102-year-old franchise is setting the history books on fire with a juggernaut of big wins and come-frombehind victories that shows no signs of slowing down.

As the Tribune goes to press, they are playing the Bay Area Admirals for the sixth game in a row. Of course, it’s possible they’ll lose, if not in Wednesday night’s game, then surely sometime in the next six weeks.

But for now, fans should hustle over to Rec Park for the home games and enjoy the excitement of a record run.

The series with the Admirals began last Friday, June 16, when coach Joey Gallo sent righthander Caden Bugarske to the mound. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because his grandfather, Richard Bugarske, is the team president and announcer at all home games.

The elder Bugarske, who played at Healdsburg High when he was in school, said his grandson started his organized ball career with the Cal Ripken league in Windsor before the family moved to Boerne, Texas.

“After high school, Caden went to Concordia Nebraska University and is playing baseball for them now,” said the team president. “He just finished his third year at Concordia, and the team has had great success at the NAIA level, even getting to the NAIA World Series in 2021.”

Caden Bugarske, one of several players returning to the Packers roster this year, racked up a 5-0 record in non-conference games

last year. He got his first win this year with the June 16 game, pitching strong for six innings, a seasonhigh for any Packer pitcher, while giving up no runs, no walks and striking out five.

Offensive Rallies

On the other side of the plate, the Packers offense took advantage of five Admiral errors, and scored 10 runs. Hunter Dorraugh (a San Jose State talent) went two-for-three, while Kramer and Kyle Russell (of Washington State) each had two RBIs.

The Admirals rallied in the eighth, scoring six runs with two outs after a pop fly right in front of home plate eluded four Packer infielders to extend the inning. Healdsburg held on as infielder-turnedpitcher Connor Charpiot recorded the final four outs, extending the Packers longest winning streak on the books.

The excitement was matched the next night in a wild, back-andforth, extra-inning contest. Though the Packers ultimately came out on top, 7-6, it took 11 innings to settle the score.

With Healdsburg up 2-0 headed into the third, seven consecutive Admirals reached base on four hits to take a 4-2 lead.

Though back-to-back RBI singles from Packers Dorraugh and Christian Almanza tied the game at 4-4 in the fourth inning, the Admirals hit a leadoff homer in the fifth, giving Bay Area the 5-4 lead. It was just the second home run Packers pitching has allowed this season.

With the Packers 10-game win streak on the line and in front of arguably the largest home crowd of the season enjoying the Saturday night action, the Packers rallied yet to tie the game at fiveall in the eighth, sending it into extra innings after a scoreless ninth.

Both teams scored one in the 10th before position player Alex Leopard pitched out of a basesloaded jam to keep the

game tied headed to the bottom of the 11th. That’s when Kyle Russell hit a walk-off RBI single to lift Healdsburg to a 7-6 victory in 11 innings.

Double Header Saturday’s excitement was more than matched with a rare double-header on Sunday, June 18, played at the Admirals park at Solano Community College. A tight back-and-forth marked the first game, which ended with a narrow 3-2 win for the Packers on a Hunter Dorraugh sacrifice fly.

Win number 13 was no less nerve-wracking. The Packers scored a pair of runs in the top of the first to take a brief lead before Ryan Pierce’s tworun homer and Jerryd Wood’s RBI double gave the Admirals a 3-2 lead in the bottom half.

Reigning California Collegiate League homerun leader Jared Sundstrom tied the game in the fifth with his first home run of the season for the Packers. The Admirals’ lackluster defense proved costly in the sixth, as they allowed the go-ahead run to reach third on an error and allowed the runner to score on another miscue, the Admirals’ fifth error of the game.

Healdsburg scored two more runs in the inning, resulting in a 6-3 Packer victory, for the team's 13th consecutive win to start the season.

Tuesday night, the fifth game in the series between the two CCL rivals, was a tense match between the two teams, by now quite familiar with each other. At one point, they were up by five runs, 9-4, but somehow only barely escaped with a 10-9 win as the Admirals doggedly put together a midgame rally.

But a win is still a win, and that makes 14 in a row for this year’s Prune Packers.

Aaron Arnstein of the Prune Packers communications department contributed to this report.

Photo by Christian Kallen

LEGACY TALENT Caleb Bugarske, grandson of Prune Packers president Richard Bukarske, delivers against the Bay Area Admirals on June 16 at Rec Park. He got the win in the 10-6 Healdsburg victory.

IN A PICKLE Hunter Dorraugh tries to escape the Admirals infield on a broken play early in the June 16 game at Rec Park. Dorraugh lost the race, but the Packers won the game, 10-6.

FAMILY TRADITION Richard Bugarske, president of the Healdsburg Prune Packers, poses with his grandson, Caleb Bugarske, a pitcher for this year's Packers squad.

Photo by Christian Kallen

Photo courtesy of Richard Bugarske

POLICE LOG

PARTIAL LIST OF INCIDENTS REPORTED TO HEALDSBURG POLICE, MAY 29-JUNE 4

Monday, May 29

2:07am. Disturbance on Second St. Report of a male and female yelling at each other.

Subjects are associated with a black BMW SUV.

Officer responded.

Subjects had gotten into a verbal argument with another male who had already left the area.

10:35am. Petty Theft on March Ave. Phone was stolen on Friday from Duke’s. RP (Reporting Party) has tracked the phone to the listed address and is requesting law enforcement assistance.

Officers responded. Phone was located and given back to RP.

• 12:27pm. Accident on University St. 2023 Toyota vs. Chevy. No injuries. RP requesting law enforcement assistance.

1:25pm. Reckless Driver reported traveling southbound 101 from Dry Creek Rd. Vehicle described as crossing over all lanes to drive through a mud puddle, and cutting other vehicles off. Officers were advised to BOL (Be on the Lookout) for the vehicle.

3:43pm. Drug Activity on W. Grant St. Juveniles found a backpack with marijuana inside.

Officers responded and took possession of the backpack for destruction.

• 8:41pm. Disturbance at Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar, Healdsburg Ave. RP is an employee at the restaurant, who states that a patron is threatening her and getting aggressive.

Suspect is described as a highly intoxicated female, wearing a flannel shirt, with a ponytail and hat. Suspect is accompanied by a bald male wearing a gray sweatshirt. Second RP stated subjects left on foot through the back door. Officers responded, suspects were UTL/ GOA (Unable to Locate/ Gone on Arrival).

Tuesday, May 30

• 11:44am. Petty Theft at Big John's Market on Healdsburg Ave. occurred last night.

Officer responded. A 73YO (year old) woman was cited for shoplifting.

6:30pm. Petty Theft at Safeway on Vine St. Housekeeper went to pick up RP's medication (3 schedule drugs) at Safeway, went into the bathroom and left the medications on the counter and when she came out of the bathroom they were missing. Update: RP found the medication in the passenger seat. Assignment complete.

8:18pm. Disturbance at The Parish Cafe on Mill St. RP is walking around the round-a-bout and can hear two people screaming at

each other, one is believed to be female. Screams sound like they are coming from the above location. Officer responded, subjects were UTL/GOA.

Wednesday, May 31

• 2:02am. Warrant Service at Alexander Valley Rd., Geyserville. A vehicle was stopped for tail light violation. A 37-YO female was cited for and released on Sonoma County Warrants for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. A 52-YO male was arrested and transported to county jail for a no-bail arrest warrant for probation violation and conspiracy to commit a crime.

8:19am. Unwanted Subject at CVS Pharmacy on Center St. An adult female with short blond hair, last seen wearing a black hoodie with white stripes, black leggings with gray duffle bag. Female was telling the RP that he’s sexually attracted to her. RP has no idea who she is. Officers responded, the subject was advised to leave the area.

12:49pm. Unwanted Subject on Spur Ridge Ct. RP has a sign on their door and their gate asking for no one to knock. Their dog just had surgery and needs to recover. Two subjects who identified themselves as Jehovah’s Witnesses ignored the signs and rang the doorbell, causing their dog to jump up and become hysterical. RP wanted it noted at this time.

2:14pm. Disturbance at Safeway on Vine St. Female screaming and cursing at everyone. Covered with a blanket, maybe a brown jacket. Officers responded, made contact with the suspect, she moved along.

5:08pm. Hit and Run Accident at Creekside Mill Exchange on Exchange Ave. Occurred at back entrance by the railroad tracks. Back window and hatch damaged. Between 2-5pm. Officers responded.

• 5:27pm. Reckless Driver at University Ave./Powell Ave. Black Infinity vs Blue Mustang chasing each other. Officer responded. Gone On Arrival/Unable to Locate (GOA/UTL).

5:59pm. Cyber/ Computer Crime reported at Healdsburg Police Department on Center St. RP's Instagram was hacked. His password was changed and account was locked. He was told he had to send a video and bitcoins to an email address to get access back. RP did not comply. He was advised to contact Instagram and file with FTC.gov.

8:51pm. Petty Theft at Rite Aid drugstore on Healdsburg Ave. RP called to report that 15 minutes earlier two female adults stole two bags of items from the store. Unknown items, approximately value is $300-$500. RP is unsure if there is any

POLICE ESCORT Healdsburg Police Officer Elisa Delatorre clears the way for runners in the Fitch Mountain Footrace, June 18.

video footage available. RP states that the subjects are associated with a silver Dodge truck with damage to the front bumper and dent in the passenger side. Report taken.

• 11:56pm. Warrant Service at Powell Ave. Subject was stopped for expired registration. A 57-YO female was cited and released on a Santa Cruz County warrant for driving without insurance, operating a vehicle without registration and vehicle registration fraud.

Thursday, June 1

2:18am. Warrant Service at Wine Country Chevron, Healdsburg Ave. Officer contacted an occupied suspicious vehicle at above address. A 26-YO female was cited and released on a Sonoma County warrant for possession of cannabis.

11:16am. Cyber/ Computer Crime on Canary Ct. RP was a recent victim of a Venmo scam. RP sold a piece of furniture online and was scammed out of $400. Advice given.

1:21pm. Probation Violation at Healdsburg Ave./Parkland Farms Blvd. A 44-YO female was stopped for unregistered vehicle. Cited for probation violation and carrying a blade longer than two inches.

3:58pm. Vandalism to Vehicle at Memorial Bridge. RP was driving northbound on the bridge when a woman threw a glass bottle at his vehicle. Suspect described as adult female, slender, disheveled, brown hair in a bun, wearing sleeveless white shirt and dark color pants. Officer searched the area for the suspect, unable to locate (UTL).

Howard Kenneth Bigham

August 5, 1938 - June 11, 2023

Howard Kenneth Bigham, 84, of Healdsburg passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He is survived by his partner Vye Bigham, nephews Joe Bigham, Bill (Debbie) Bigham, Paul (Heather) Bigham, Harry (Yvonne) Lozinto, nieces Barbara Feagin, Lynn Bigham (Mark), Lori (Nick) Dunkel, many beloved great-nephews, nieces and friends. He is predeceased by his brothers, William, Robert and Edward Bigham and his daughter Ann Bigham.

Born to Frank and Barbara Bigham, Howard was the third of four boys and grew up on the family ranch, where he developed a love of the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Howard was a gifted athlete and played basketball for Healdsburg High School, continuing to Santa Rosa Junior College after his graduation in 1956. Howard served with the Healdsburg Fire Department from 1963-1968 before beginning his 50-year career driving trucks.

A gifted story-teller, Howard was always the life of the party, ready with a joke and loved by all who knew him. We are grateful to know that he is now at peace.

Family and friends are invited to join us for a celebration of life on Saturday, June 24,2023 from noon to 4 pm at Howard and Vye’s home in Healdsburg.

9:28pm. Graffiti at Ward St./Railroad Ave. RP noticed graffiti that was previously covered up but now is back. Described as "X & a couple dots." Officers responded, report taken.

• 10:20pm. Fireworks Violation at Victory Apartments on East St. RP stated he sees two male subjects shooting off fireworks multiple times over the last week. RP advised he has sent a video to the city manager. Negative drugs/weapons/ alcohol seen. Officers responded; not as reported.

Friday, June 2

• 12:09am. Probation Violation at St. John’s Church, Matheson St. A 37-YO man was arrested, brought to HPD for pre-booking, then transported to county jail for public intoxication and violation of parole .

4:45am. Threats at Troubadour on Healdsburg Ave. A woman with short blonde hair, black hoodie, black pants, carrying a large duffel bag, came into the business, making statements that she drank a bottle of wine and said, “Hit me, hit me.” Female also threatened to slice the RP’s throat. Officers responded. A 35YO female was arrested and transported to county jail for making criminal threats.

9:47am. Accident at Flaky Cream Donut Shop on Center St. RP’s vehicle was hit while parked in the shopping center and the suspect vehicle is blocking her so she cannot leave. HPD unit responded and facilitated exchange of information.

• 2:41pm. Warrant Service at Sherman St./ Healdsburg Ave. Vehicle ➝ Police Log, 7

Lori Ann Citti, Ph.D.

April 17, 1959 - March 20, 2023

Lori Ann Citti, Ph.D., passed away on March 20, 2023, in Healdsburg at the age of 63. Lori was raised in Arcata, CA, where her family, including her grandparents Guido and Mary Evangelisti and her parents Phil and Dolores Citti ran the iconic restaurant The Big Four Inn until it was razed in the early 1970s to allow for the expansion of Highway 101 in Humboldt County.

Lori spent her life in academia, receiving her Bachelor’s in Comparative Politics and International Relations at Pomona College, a Master’s Degree in Russian History from Indiana University, and her Doctorate in Russian and Soviet History from Indiana University, Bloomington. She had a highly distinguished career as a Professor at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey (1994-1998), Assistant Director of International Programs at Syracuse University (1998-2002), Deputy Director for the Office of International Programs at Georgetown University (2005-2007) and most recently mentoring and guiding students at Johns Hopkins University, where she was Director, Office of Study Abroad. During that time, she expanded and reimagined the global education program.

Lori was much beloved by the many students she mentored and was known for her amazing Thanksgiving dinners, to which many international students and others far from their families were always invited, making Georgetown University feel more like home. In similar ways, through her baking, shared conversations, and professional guidance, Lori earned the respect of friends, colleagues, and associates.

Lori is survived by her sister, longtime Healdsburg resident Darci Rosales Citti, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, close and dear friends, and the many students she touched. A Celebration of Life will be held for Lori Ann Citti at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Oak Mound Cemetery in Healdsburg, CA.

Photo by Christian Kallen

NEWS FROM ‘THE HEALDSBURG TRIBUNE’ OF YEARS PAST

100 years ago –

June 28, 1923

Local Terminal for Disputed Geysers

Bus Granted

The contest between Healdsburg and Cloverdale for the right to the title, “The Gateway to the Geysers,” has been decided in favor of this city. Word was received from the railroad commission on Thursday that A. B. Forrest, local garage man, has been granted a certificate to operate an auto stage line between Healdsburg and the Geysers, serving the Harlan ranch and Little Sulphur creek and intermediate points.

The unexpected angle to the application for the certificate developed at the public hearing held some time ago in the city hall here, when an examiner from the railroad commission heard testimony favorable to and protests against the granting of the certificate. Representatives of the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce appeared to testify against the applicant, declaring the proposed bus line was unnecessary and would serve no public convenience.

Under direct questioning, it was admitted that the real reason for their testimony was that Cloverdale wanted to be known as “The Gateway to the Geysers,” according to the report of the hearing at that time.

FLASHBACKS

Police Log

• 10:19pm. Reckless Driver at University St./Tucker St. CHP transfer for vehicles racing. RP stated last seen northbound on University at 80 mph+. One vehicle was red with a loud exhaust, no description for the second vehicle. Officer responded; UTL/GOA.

Sunday, June 4

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75 years ago –June 25, 1948

Recruits Rush to Nat’l Guard As Draft

Bill Approaches Headquarters of the Healdsburg National Guard have been kept busy the past few days examining and processing new applicants who are rushing to get sworn into the organization before President Harry Truman signs the new draft law subjecting single men between the ages of 18 and 25 to serve 21 months in the army.

The National Guard is the alternative offered to young men in lieu of serving in the regular army for the 21-months duration. Only 75 more vacancies exist in the local unit, and since recruits are drawn from most of northern Sonoma County, there is a good chance that this quota will be filled. The new recruits joining the National Guard sign up for a period of one to three years. This consists of 48 Monday night drills each year, in addition to a twoweek summer camp training session each year.

50 years ago –June 28, 1973

National Tube Title at Stake at Camp Rose

At the blast of the cannon, racers boarded their inner tubes Sunday at 1pm for the final preliminary heat before the finals of the first National Tube Racing Championships, to be held July 4 on the yet unmeasured Russian River course from Del Rio beach to Camp Rose beach. An official of the Fitch Mountain Tube

Racing Association stated flat out that the boom of the home-made cannon “was loud enough to drive anyone into the water.” Dennis Stepp recorded the best time of the preliminary heats Sunday when he traveled the distance of between three and four furlongs in 14 minutes and 20 seconds.

The Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society is located at 221 Matheson St. Open hours are 11am to 4pm, Wednesday through Sunday.

the motel, two women and a man. When the RP told them she was going to call the police, the male started yelling and cursing at her, then left the area pushing a bike.

Description included slicked-back black hair and shirtless. HPD units wresponded, UTL/GOA.

• 7:56pm. Graffiti at Grant St./Tracks. Received via dispatch email. “Hi, Please remove graffiti on Foss Creek Trail, north from Grant Street. On utility box, walls, 3 places on ground toward Skate Park exit. Thanks.”

Photos, report taken.

8:44pm. Threats at McDonald’s on Healdsburg Ave. RP stated a drunk male was trying to give him and his friend $50, and said he was going to kill them when the RP and friend didn't want to take the money. Officers responded; not as reported and nothing criminal.

• 11:03pm. Vandalism to Vehicle on Grove St. at Grant. RP just walked out to her vehicle and saw that it was vandalized. Someone threw eggs over the whole front of the vehicle. Officer responded, report taken.

Saturday, June 3

10:32am. Hit and Run Accident at Wicked Slush on Healdsburg Ave. 3rd party info by employee.

5 minutes ago, a white Toyota Corolla hit the victim while victim was on his bike. Suspect vehicle last seen southbound on Healdsburg Ave. Officers responded. Victim not wanting to press charges.

• 7:20am. Graffiti at Railroad Depot on Harmon St. “X3” on the west wall on the building furthest west in the west side parking lot. Officer responded, report taken.

1:37pm. Counterfeit Bills at Copperfield’s Books on Matheson St. RP/Employee received a counterfeit $20 from a juvenile. When the employee refused his payment, he paid with his debit card. RP thinks the juvenile’s friends were playing a joke on him.

• 5:39pm. Warrant Service at Exchange Ave./Healdsburg Ave. Vehicle stopped for unsafe lane changes and registration issue. A 28YO male was arrested for false ID and invalid driver’s license, and booked on a Sonoma County warrant for driving under the influence charges and invalid driver’s license.

• 6:56pm. Disturbance at Wicked Slush on Healdsburg Ave. Spanish speaker advising through translator that someone beat up his friend by the river then stopped answering questions. Officers responded. No crime.

8:50pm. Drunk Driver at Wicked Slush on Healdsburg Ave. RP called to advise of possibly intoxicated subject that left the establishment in a black BMW sedan. RP states the subject was being aggressive with staff, yelling at them and making comments. Staff asked him to leave. Subject was associated with an adult female and one other subject of unknown description. BOL (Be on the Lookout) given to officers.

Photos courtesy of Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society

LIMO-STYLE The Geysers Stage, run from Bruce's Auto in Healdsburg, takes sightseers up to the Geysers in 1916.

WORK CREW A National Guard construction project run out of Healdsburg in the 1950s.

Cannabis in Healdsburg

Their service fee to the city is projected to be $82,000.

Similar to the process in those other jurisdictions, applicants must submit a number of documents, including a business permit application, property owner consent, zoning clearance letter, a criminal background check request form and an agreement with the city. The comprehensive background check is conducted by HdL.

The application includes a fee of $9,647 for review and processing; additional fees may be required or requested by the city during the process. While this may seem high, it’s in line with process fees charged

in other cities in the area— more than Cloverdale ($5,182) or Cotati ($6943), less than Santa Rosa ($13.991) and roughly on par with Sonoma ($9,797).

Location, Location

The issue of location for a retail cannabis operation is always fraught, as residents and community groups are usually cool to introducing cannabis to their neighborhoods. The lengthy process of drawing the map of approved zones for a cannabis business resulted in a final map available on the city’s cannabis portal at healdsburg.gov/cannabis.

While most of the city’s commercial zones are

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included in the permitted area, excluded are locations 500 feet from schools, youth centers and child care facilities, or 250 feet from public parks and libraries.

That distance is not measured by radius, but walking distance “along the shortest route intended and available for public passage,” a method also endorsed by the council.

Although the zoning restrictions forbid a business closer than 250 feet from a public park, the council decided to exclude West Plaza Park from that prohibition. The city’s central Plaza Park is included, to forbid cannabis business from opening in the core plaza area.

With residential zones also excluded, the areas where cannabis operations can open are limited to a patchwork of pink and blue jenga blocks on the city map, also available at the Healdsburg.gov/cannabis portal.

For whatever location is preferred, the applicant needs to apply for and receive a Zoning Clearance Letter from the city, which costs an additional $113 for processing and review. There may be an unlimited number of applications per location, but only one retail applicant will be issued a retail permit per location.

EPICUREAN TENT Taste of Sonoma returns to Kendall-Jackson

Wine Estate & Gardens this Saturday.

Take a Taste of Sonoma

Taste of Sonoma, the annual juggernaut showcase of the best SoCo has to offer, includes a walk-around wine tasting, guided wine seminars (over 60 wine varietals from 19 unique growing areas), garden tours, premium wine experiences, food trucks and themed lounges. Attendees may start early, stay for the day and post pictures on Instagram to inspire #SonoFOMO in their friends. The event runs from 12 to 4pm (VIP Club Reserve ticket holders may come at 11am), Saturday, June 24 at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens, 5007 Fulton Rd., Santa Rosa. Those attending must be at least 21 years of age. No pets (service animals are allowed). Tickets are $180 to $245 and are available at TasteofSonoma.com.

an interview process that covers the qualifications of the owners, neighborhood compatibility, community benefits and equity pay, and the proposed site plan.

Background checks for the owners and manager are required, and “proof of capitalization” and other business documents.

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The revisions to the city’s municipal cod e that were adopted by the city council in April 2023 allow retail dispensaries and microbusinesses to locate in the Downtown Commercial (CD), Service Commercial (CS), Mixed Use (MU) and Industrial (I) zoning districts. Microbusinesses are a single operation that include at least three cannabis business activities, such as retail, manufacturing and distribution. Standalone cannabis manufacturing, distribution and testing uses are allowed in the Industrial (I) district only. No commercial cannabis businesses are allowed within the Plaza Retail (PR) zoning district.

“The City’s current focus is on the application process for the two retail dispensaries,” said Assistant City Manager Andrew Sturmfels. “Although the land use code does now allow them, we have not received any interest in establishing a lab

testing, manufacturing, or distribution business in town.”

Commercial cultivation of cannabis is not allowed by the new ordinances, but since limited personal medical cultivation is permitted by the state, the City of Healdsburg allows up to three outdoor plants and no more than six plants indoors, subject to structural review.

Scoring and Review

The bulk of the information solicited in the application, which can be up to 125 pages long, covers such topics as a business plan, labor and employment plan, and a security plan, all of which will be scored by the city and HdL.

The application itself is worth up to 1,200 points of a possible 2,800 points. The other 1,600 points are scored during

The applications will be reviewed for completeness by HdL and city staff, and most applicants are expected to move on to the interview phase. Hour-long interviews will then be held with each applicant, conducted again by HdL consultants and staff, with up to five such interviews on successive days, broken by a half-hour evaluation period. When the scoring process is completed, a report of the applicants is presented to city staff. The council will review and hear from the top applicants at a “properly noticed public hearing,” not expected until September or later.

The final decision as to the business or businesses that will be approved is up to the City Council, and, according to the passed ordinance, “Any decision made by the City Council during Phase IV to award or not to award a cannabis permit shall be final and shall not be subject to appeal.”

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BUD’S FOR YOU Cannabis has been legal for recreational use in California since 2016.

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