Letters to the Editor 4-24-14

He will be missed
Editor: Along with many others, I was dismayed to learn Matthew Hall is resigning his position at The Windsor Times. He’s been such a fixture, it is difficult to imagine the paper without him.
Over the past eight years I have had the pleasure of working with Matthew many, many times.  He has been an invaluable resource for Windsor Fire.  He always could be counted on to help us get our message out, whether a life- or fire-safety message, event announcement, or event coverage/photographs. When Windsor Fire was in the news, his stories always were even-sided and fair.
As Matt says good-bye to our community, he should be proud of his Windsor legacy. He will be missed. I wish him the best of luck…although I am sorry he has to live in L.A.
Ginger Hamilton
Windsor Fire
Wish you the best
Editor: Hearing Matthew Hall’s departure, I felt compelled to publicy thank him for his many contributions to our community. We in the fire department have first-hand knowledge of Matt’s dedication. Over the years, Matt has helped us educate those we serve through the publication of many safety articles/messages. He has attended and photographed every fire department event, from small to large. During times of controversy, the Windsor Times coverage was always fair and even-sided. Matt is the epitome of a local, weekly newspaper editor. We hope his successor will be guided by Matt’s example. We wish all the best to Matt as he pursues his career advancement. He will be missed.
Matt Gustafson
Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal
Fond farewell
Editor: We would like to thank Matt Hall for his tireless work reporting on the good things that make the Town of Windsor a delightful place to live. His work at the Windsor Times for the past 8 years has been entertaining, informative and educational. We have enjoyed his editorials, his perspective and his insight on all matters concerning the Town of Windsor. We will miss his wit and his insight. We wish him the best of luck in  his future endeavors.
Marie and Marcus Ganister
Windsor
 
Thankful for donations
Editor: The Kiwanis Club of Windsor and the Knights of Columbus would like to thank the following donors for their support at our April 4, 2014 Salmon Bake and Auction fundraiser.
Donors:
Alyn Beals, Baskin Robbins, Bear Repulic Brewing Company, Best Western/Dry Creek Inn, Betty Stubbs, Burke’s Canoes, Café Noto, Charlie’s Grill, Christopher Creek Winery, Clarence and Belva Mitchell, Costco, Deb Fudge, Del Avant, Dos Amigos Restaurant, Eagle Distributing, Exchange Bank, Fire and Light-John McClurg, Flamez Restaurant, Foppiano Winery, Fritz Winery, Frog’s Leap Winery-Napa, Home Depot, Images-Windsor, James Hunt, M.D., Jan Murray, Janet Lanz, Jim Duvander, Kings Kastle, Kumon Math, Reading and Success, Lions’ Club, Little River Inn, Los Girasoles Restaurant, Lumber Jacks Restaurant, Manuel Figuerroa, Mark Shimizu Design, Mary’s Pizza Shack, Mike Delmanowski, Mike McGuire, My Chic Boutique Windsor, Nectar Restaurant, Northwood Golf Club, Office Depot, Rafanelli Winery, Raven Theater Healdsburg, Richard Fuller, Rita Nickels, River’s Edge Canoe Trips, Robert Crawford, Savoir Faire Salon, Sherry Rubin, The Eagles’ Nest Restaurant, The Villa Restaurant, Tim Oxford, Tolay Restaurant, William Conklin, D.D.S., Windsor Bicycle Center, Windsor Family Chiropractic, Windsor Farmers’ Mkt., Yoga Haus Windsor
Kiwanis Club of Windsor
Knights of Columbus
Windsor
Homes tour
Editor: May 4 is the 24th Annual AAUW Healdsburg Homes Tour. Visitors will have fun discovering Healdsburg’s hidden treasures while supporting AAUW’s educational programs. Each year the Healdsburg branch of AAUW sends local junior high school girls to Tech Trek Camp at Stanford University; funds continuing education scholarships to women graduating from Santa Rosa Junior College; and supports various other educational programs. This year we will be sending eight girls to Tech Trek. Three of the girls are from Windsor. Of the 54 girls in our GEMS (Girls Engaged in Math and Science) field trips grogram, 22 are from Windsor. The Healdsburg Homes Tour is our primary fundraiser. Please come to the tour Sunday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour begins at the Museum, 221 Matheson St. There are six homes within a two mile loop which may be walked or driven with street parking. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40  at the event. Tickets are available at www.healdsburgaauw.com or by cash or check at Levin & Company Booksellers, Copperfield’s Books on the Plaza, or the Healdsburg Museum. Buy raffle tickets at the event to win of six baskets of great prizes each valued at about $1000.
Ronnie Devitt
co-chair of the Tour