Windsor teachers announce endorsements
In a statement, the Windsor District Educators’ Association has announced a unanimous decision in choosing to endorse three candidates for the Windsor Unified School District Board of Trustees.
The endorsed candidates are incumbent Eric Heitz and challengers Rich Carnation and Stephanie Ahmad. In the statement, WDEA said “Heitz has been involved in many different aspects of public education and we felt he was very closely connected to teachers and has served WUSD well. WDEA recognizes that Carnation and Ahmad have much to learn about the WUSD board, but we appreciated their positive outlook, willingness to explore new ideas and both have a long history of involvement with Windsor schools.”
Scarecrows are back
The scarecrows are back around the Town Green and at four local merchants as part of the Windsor Education Foundation’s annual event. The 14th annual Scarecrow Days is underway now through Friday, Nov. 2. Scarecrows will be displayed in the sycamore grove on the Windsor Town Green. The theme this year is Magical Mysteries, and schools, classes, nonprofits, individuals and businesses have created scarecrows to display.
There will be a fundraising event for the WE foundation on Oct. 27. When the annual Harvest Festival returns to the Green. The Trick Or Treat Parade, which features a door-to-door visit at al the local merchants for treats, begins at 12:30 p.m. and there will be food, drinks, vendors, clowns, face painting, balloon creations and hay rides. Classrooms from around the Windsor school district will also have booths. Check out the spooky fun.
Farewell to a friend and colleague
This week marks the end of an era for our little family of newspapers and for me personally, with the departure of long time managing editor Ray Holley.
Ray has been a friend and a mentor, a taskmaster and an unabashed cheerleader and a calming presence or a kick in the tail — all depending on what was needed at the time. He brought me back to this career after many years away, and has encouraged my growth both personally and professionally. I can truly say I don’t know where I’d be today without him.
If I’m honest, the future looks a little bleak right now with his office standing empty, but perhaps his greatest lesson is resilience, so we’re all going to shake it off and move forward and continue to deliver excellent community news.
But I’ll miss him. And so will all of you.
Heather Bailey is the editor of the Windsor Times.
