100 years ago – October 25, 1917
Governor visits Healdsburg
Governor William D. Stephens was the guest of Healdsburg last night. An informal reception was held at the Hotel Plaza on the arrival of the governor, and he was the guest of the Reception Committee and the Liberty Loan Committee at luncheon. At 7:30 a parade was formed under the direction of James A. Petray which included the Home Guards, the Boy Scouts, the Municipal Band and a large number of citizens in automobiles. Governor Stephens was then escorted to the Opera House. The hall was packed, and hundreds on the outside were unable to enter. Governor Stephens was then introduced. He is a man of fine physique and has a good voice. The governor turned his attention to the war. It was a grand and eloquent appeal for loyalty to the country. He wanted the war continued until “Germany is down and out.” This declaration brought forth rounds of applause from the audience. “We are fighting for the freedom of the world, for mother and the children, as our forefathers did. If Germany wins this war, the United States will become tributary to the Kaiser.” E.M. Norton then stepped forward and in a few pertinent words made an appeal for subscriptions to the Liberty Bonds.
50 years ago – October 26, 1967
Mockup of Warm Springs Dam will be displayed
At the request of the city, it is expected that the Corps of Engineers will follow up its previous offer and send to city hall the large mockup of the Warm Springs Dam project for public display. Councilman Bill Lucius said the Corps had phoned in the availability of the model for as long as the city wants it, and as long as suitable display can be provided. The model is about 10 by 12 feet, is on a table under a plastic cover, and shows the vast area around the dam project to scale, including the completed dam, fish hatchery and recreation areas. Councilmen indicated delight with the offer and began immediate discussion of how the model could best be displayed in city hall.
25 years ago – October 23, 1992
Rec Commission to hear gripes about Rec Park
Living next to Healdsburg’s Recreation Park is no picnic for some area residents. Complaints have been filed with the city about excessive noise, bright lights, vandalism, and other problems associated with the park’s use. Healdsburg’s Park and Recreation Department Director Neil Smart has received two formal complaints, which he said are the first he has heard since taking the job a year ago. “One of the letters says that the noise is too loud, especially during the FFA auction and football games. The other letter has specific concerns about the Pop Warner Football program’s use of the park,” said Smart. Complaints included the lateness of games, the noise level, behavior of coaches and players (“urinating, shouting obscenities, and abusive behavior”). “What I don’t know at this point is if these are isolated complaints, or if these people are speaking on behalf of the whole neighborhood.” To address these concerns, the item has been put on the agenda for next Tuesday’s Park and Recreation Commission meeting.
