Your articles continue to be well written and usually put together in an easy-to-read fashion. Thanks for informing local residents of what is happening in our town. Today’s paper, however, caused me to write to you.
To begin with, today’s article (Aug. 1) about the community garden on Mason/Harmon streets, with your byline on the front page, seemed to have a title that does not jibe with the content. The title “Community Garden Hits a Snag” and the subtitle “Heritage Oak Taints Farm to Pantry Project” would lead the reader to believe that the garden has setbacks itself and that the project is “tainted” by the tree removal.
Nothing in the article indicated snags to the garden project. Did I miss some verbiage in your article that would have indicated these snags?
Additionally, when moving on to page 2 from page 1 as the article indicated, I looked for the continuation of the article under “community garden” as stated on page 1. The continuation was actually under the heading “farm to pantry project.” The article states there are other local organizations involved, as well, and this is not solely a project of farm to pantry.
I can appreciate that, in the scheme of all the crazy things going on in this world, these are minor comments.
A Tribune Reader, Healdsburg
Windsor Casino?
This article (July 25, “Final Review for Shiloh Casino”) is informative, however there are so many references to Windsor. This development is OUT of Windsor jurisdiction.
This is County property and unincorporated Santa Rosa. There is nothing the residents of Windsor vote on nor could do or not do in regard to this development other than get onto public forums and voice their concerns.
However, this development will impact the Windsor population more than any other in Sonoma County. The relevant intersection is used for daily errands and basic daily trips with so many homes, adjacent businesses, a ballpark, a golf course, a regional park and freeway access all within one mile of the development.
Kelcey Hollis, Windsor
Shiloh Resort & Casino Hearing
Who attended the July 30th Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Zoom Hearing on the proposed Koi Nation Shiloh Resort & Casino? Here’s my take on the call.
Only about three Koi members spoke (its leaders), though others spoke on their behalf. An Oklahoma Chickasaw Global Gaming Group employee bragged about their prowess in managing casino operations elsewhere in the U.S. The message: “Don’t worry, you’re in good hands with the Chickasaw tribe.”
Whoops? I thought the project was meant to foster “economic development, self-sufficiency and self-determination” for the tiny 90-person Koi tribe. But it’s the Chickasaw that would fund, build and manage the $600 million Shiloh investment, and thus reap these rewards.
Much testimony came from Bay Area union carpenters, many not from our county. They want jobs building it. Speaking from one script, each assured us the Koi would be good neighbors and growth would be “good for us all.” By contrast, large and varied opposition stressed the Koi are native to Lake County, not Sonoma County—the BIA should never have considered this project. An up-to-400,000-daily-gallon water draw is unsustainable, and traffic congestion—there would be over 5,000 parking spaces and upwards of 23,000 daily visitors—would be horrific for everyone.
Concerns about heightened flood and wildfire risks, noise, light and air pollution, and the proximity to residential areas were also raised. Graton and River Rock casinos are expanding, with another casino planned near Petaluma. How many casinos do we need?
We can’t support another Las Vegas-style casino, and the Koi link to Sonoma County is unsupported. Write or email the BIA before the August 26th “Comments” deadline. Say “No to Shiloh.”
Anne Gray, Sonoma County
Covid Spike
Why does anyone bother to even test for Covid anymore? (“Return of the Covid Pandemic,” July 11) There is nothing to be done for a virus as far as antibiotics. Does everyone run to get a flu test every time they get sick or a test for a cold? Covid is now endemic and will be with us forever. Vaccines do not prevent one from getting it or giving it. All the testing and vaccines are only to make money for big pharma.
In the end, if you have a contagious illness, no matter what you call it, stay home until you are better.
Jennifer Reynoso, Cloverdale
