From fermentation to food (44) Nov 23, 2009
Ascentia, which is headquartered in Healdsburg launched its campaign to help feed hungry people in October when it donated $41,000 to the Redwood Empire Food Bank, Northwest Harvest in Washington, and The Idaho Foodbank ... David Goodman, Executive Director of the Redwood Empire Food Bank, said the money comes at a critical time and, hopefully, sets an example for others to follow. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Smoking in Sebastopol parks nixed by unanimous council vote (1) Oct 22, 2009
In other news the council approved a memorandum of understanding between Redwood Empire Disposal to create a multi-jurisdictional, commercial Pilot Food Waste Program that would create a volunteer commercial food waste program to incorporate food waste from area restaurants and other businesses into a composting program in cooperation with Sonoma Compost and other related entities. According to Redwood Empire spokesperson Pam Davis, the effort would be a regional coordination along the Highway... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Central landfill sale moving forward Oct 8, 2009
But one of the most vocal critics of the deal, North Bay Corporation, whose Redwood Empire Disposal and other subsidiaries haul trash for most of the cities and the entire West County, was conspicuously silent going into last week s hearing, leading to some speculation that Republic may also acquire North Bay and dominate the trash hauling and disposal business in Sonoma County. North Bay also got county Board of Supervisors approval last week for 20-year no-bid contract to haul its 35,000... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Local agency prepares for the worst (86) Sep 8, 2009
Redwood Empire Schools' Insurance Group even acts as a disaster response coordinator. Chris Hanzel, the emergency preparedness coordinator at Healdsburg District Hospital, has been in health care in Sonoma County since 1993, and involved with disaster preparedness for about four years. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Public works officials seek answers to trash issue Aug 15, 2009
North Bay and its partner Redwood Empire Disposal now pick up trash for most of the cities and the entire West County. They pay $93 a ton to dump it at the county facilities. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
County announces possible dump deal Aug 13, 2009
Healdsburg, Windsor and Sebastopol residents as well as the entire unincorporated West County are all served by North Bay Corporation and its Redwood Empire Disposal operation that hauls trash for seven of Sonoma Countys nine cities. North Bay and Redwood Empire Disposal are in the process of building a state-of-the-art Santa Rosa materials recycling facility that could recycle 90 percent of the waste stream but will also require a long-term commitment from the cities to succeed. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Harrison "Harry" Holmes Rogers Aug 11, 2009
He continued friendships by attending monthly luncheons of United Airlines Redwood Empire Retirees and serving on numerous Board positions. Becoming deeply involved in the local community found Harry on the Board of Directors for the Dry Creek Valley Association and supporting the Healdsburg Senior Center with the Meals on Wheels program. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Supervisors seeking waste solutions Aug 7, 2009
Healdsburg, Windsor and Sebastopol residents as well as the entire unincorporated West County are all served by North Bay Corporation and its Redwood Empire Disposal operation that hauls trash for seven of Sonoma County s nine cities. North Bay and Redwood Empire Disposal are in the process of building a state-of-the-art Santa Rosa materials recycling facility that could recycle 90 percent of the waste stream but will also require a long-term commitment from the cities to succeed. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Running Lions, Tigers strike gold at SCL Championships (2) Jul 12, 2009
The goal for participating athletes was a top-six finish, good for advancement to the NCS Redwood Empire meet to be held this Saturday, May 21 at Santa Rosa High School ... (Top six advance to NCS Redwood Empire meet). (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
No comments posted. Jul 3, 2009
She was an active volunteer at the Gravenstein-Hillcrest schools, the Redwood Empire Food Bank, as a Campfire and Girl Scout leader, at the Vision Workshop in Oakmont and at Elisha s Pantry, among others. She was very active in church work and served in various capacities as Sunday School teacher, on the Church Council, as President of the Preschool Board, as a Stephen Minister Leader and in numerous other ways. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Last-minute holiday escapes Jul 3, 2009
REDWOOD EMPIRE: Humboldt Redwoods State Park near Weott and Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area near Leggett, both off Highway 101, still have campsites available. If these fill Friday, locate an off-the-radar campground that is first-come, first-served, such as Flint Ridge walk-in near Klamath. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
14 compete at MOC May 26, 2009
Facing the top finishers from the four large-school leagues that competed in Saturdays North Coast Section Redwood Empire Area Meet at Santa Rosa High School, was a tough challenge for 26 Sonoma Valley High School athletes ... In the final boys team standings, SCL-champion Petaluma won the NCS Redwood Empire title ... Leading the Lady Dragons to the MOC which is the last stop before the ultimate California prep track and field event, the state meet with their performances at the Redwood... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Prep Baseball Preview Mar 25, 2009
EBAL and WCAL set Bay Area standard. Article:EBAL and WCAL set Bay Area standard:/c/a/2009/03/24/SPG916M2S7. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Full Story » Feb 12, 2009
North Bay and its Redwood Empire Disposal operation collect refuse from approximately 100,000 residential and commercial customers in Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino and Marin counties. The county divestiture effort and North Bay s proposed recycling facility are in direct competition with each other, said Susan Klassen, deputy director of the Sonoma County Department of Transportation and Public Works. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
