The following snippets of history are compiled by volunteers of the Windsor Museum & Historical Society. The museum is open, free to the public, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment. The museum is located in the historic Hembree House at 9225 Foxwood Drive. Learn more about Windsor history at windsorhistory.org.
October 5, 1988
Meet the Windsor school board candidates
Larry Vasconi, John Biggs, Frank Riggs, Lin Branscomb, Jeff Yarbourgh, Cheryl Ziff, Roger Branscomb, Chuck Bennett, Robert Karlsrud, Michael Leonard, Linda MIller
In the past it has often been difficult to find people who were willing to make the time and energy commitment necessary to be a part of the school board. In such time no elections were necessary and appointments were made. Windsor has changed. Now the problem is not in finding someone who will serve, but in selecting the persons one feels will best serve. Windsor schools are at an important crossroads that will determine the future of our children’s education for some time to come. It is the community’s responsibility to provide the best possible education for greatest number of children.
Windsor MAC votes to include airport as part of city
The Windsor Municipal Advisory Council voted 4-2 to include parts of Airport Boulevard in the proposed city of Windsor boundaries, despite the threat by Fourth District Supervisor Nick Esposti that there is no way Windsor can include an Airport Boulevard property within their boundaries and expect county support. Esposti represents the Windsor community on the board of supervisors and he has long made it known he will not support any move by the Windsor Municipal Advisory Council (MAC), a board he appointed, to include any of the valuable real estate near the county airport as part of a proposed boundary for the city of Windsor, should the area chose to incorporate.
October 12, 1988
Riggs withdraws from school board race
A well-known and outspoken candidate in the heated Windsor School District Board of Trustees election suddenly dropped out of the race this week. Frank Riggs, a five-year incumbent and former board president, told the Tribune this week that a combination of business and personal reasons contributed to his decision. In the recent past Riggs has been an outspoken critic of the actions of some fellow board members and even district superintendent Norm Ginsburg. Riggs has favored a full disclosure of Ginsburg’s evaluation, while other board members have been staunchly opposed.
October 26, 1988
Firemen’s Association holding 23rd annual Firemen’s Breakfast
This years event will be held in two locations. The Oddfellows Hall (above Pohley’s Market in Windsor) and the new multi-purpose room at Windsor Elementary School. The cost is $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for children under 12.
October 26, 1988
Activities planned for Halloween. Windsor Lions Halloween costume parade, Lakewood Shopping Center: he parade starts in front of the Exchange Bank, then moves across the center to the north, where there will be the traditional hot dog roast and prizes,
Windsor School Carnival at Windsor Elementary School. This is the only fundraiser of this year for the PTA. The haunted house, which costs $1 will go to support the Outdoor Ed program. Tickets to the carnival are 20 cents each.
Windsor Lioness Monster Mash: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Windsor Grange Hall. This is the first fundraiser for the new Lioness 88 Club. Music will be provided by Rick and the Realtones.
Murder Mystery and Costume Ball: Landmark Vineyards, a ghostly Halloween murder mystery set in a 1920s “Hollywood Speakeasy.” Tickets are $50 and tax deductible. This is a benefit for Bird Rescue Center.
