hrift shops need subsidized rent Editor: The closing of both the Goodwill and the Salvation Army thrift stores is a great loss to Sonoma. I do not blame the property owners for wanting to get a fair price for their investment. But it was because... Continue
Letters To The Editor
It’s not a jazz festival Editor: I believe that the name of the Memorial Day weekend festival should be changed to “Sonoma Music Plus,” because a jazz festival it is not! Don’t get me wrong. I do appreciate the substantial yearly donation that the folk... Continue
‘Obstacle’ tree killed Sharpe Editor: Not to take away from your March 1 editorial, but the piece you did on David Sharpe’s accident contained some information that I don’t feel is correct. My friends and I witnessed that accident, and we don’t believe he did... Continue
Valley needs another VOM Saloon Editor: Loved the article “Remembering the Valley of the Moon Saloon” by Donna Hays! As I am sure J.M. Berry would contend, it is a shame that the valley has no place for its plethora of musicians to jam. Young... Continue
Movie-pitch article hilarious Editor: Many thanks for sharing such a hilarious article about “pitching” a movie idea! I too, have an idea for a possible movie screenplay that could be great. (At least I think so!) Hats off to you, Lisa Summers, for making me... Continue
Council ‘myopic’ on Iraq Editor: I am dismayed by the failure of our councilmembers to refuse to act on Ken Brown’s resolution on the war in Iraq. Two of these members proclaimed that they did not have enough information to make a decision. I would... Continue
Coalition says yes on Measure B Editor: Before unanimously urging a “yes” vote on the parcel tax, the Sonoma Valley Health Care Coalition looked at the facts. Here’s what we found: No parcel tax means no emergency room. Our ER handles 10,000 visits each year... Continue
Hospital CEO got golden parachute Editor: I guess if we were looking for the “final nail in the coffin” for the hospital, the hospital board was able to find it last week. In the board’s announcement of CEO Robert Kowal “stepping down,” they brought our... Continue
Bulgarians’ anti-Howell hostility understandable Editor: Being a huge fan and follower of the Bulgarian mime Krassimir (I am an American), I stumbled upon Daedalus Howell’s recent article about acting as host at Krassimir’s show. I was there that day. I thought you were very funny... Continue
Moose Lodge not for sale Editor: What a surprise to learn that according to Bob Kowal, CEO of the Sonoma Valley Hospital, the hospital is purchasing the property owned by the Moose Lodge on Broadway. Let me assure you that the Moose Lodge is not... Continue