Girls’ teams on the courts Anyone for tennis, Healdsburg-style? 7
Hounds forfeit 2 games Injuries, suspensions take a toll on football season 6
Slice of Southern life at The 222 Three women dish tea and drink bourbon 4
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NO 37
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
Garrett’s finds a fit with Canine Companions ● Pioneer service dog provider started 50 years ago in Santa Rosa By Christian Kallen Photo by Rick Tang
Generations in the Gift Horse Garden The first and third generations of the Garrett Ace Hardware family business join to help Canine Companions celebrate its 50-year anniversary. Jordan Matteri, at left, with grandmother Carol Mascherini, concocted the connection. The store’s new manager, Rod Matteri (not shown), is the generation in between, Jordan’s father. SEE STORY AT RIGHT … — MORE PAGE 12
New Planning Commissioner in the works ● Interviews to begin with 6 applicants Staff Report The second half of the calendar year is bringing a number of significant planning issues to the forefront, including the
completion of the Foley Family Community Pavilion, increasing the scale of events at Seghesio on Grove Street, reimagining The Ruse from a luxury resort to a luxury dependency treatment facility and others. Upcoming, too, is a low-income housing project that will soon begin construction on Dry Creek Road, and another at Saggio Hills on Bridal Path. The long-awaited Splash carwash is nearing construction as well, adding up to a busy agenda until the New Year and beyond.
Nearly every project or development of consequence comes up before the Planning Commission at one point or more during its application and development, making a fully seated and educated commission essential to sound civic planning. The process of selecting a new member of the Healdsburg Planning Commission continued at last week’s City Council meeting, as two council members were — More on page 4
One of the least covered but most affecting portions of Healdsburg City Council meetings is often the issuance of Proclamations, just after the Pledge of Allegiance. Last Tuesday, Sept. 2, a city employee gave several minutes to thank Canine Companions in recognition of National Service Dog Month. Benjamin Veith, who described himself as a veteran with PTSD, appeared with his dog Mateo, his companion for over 10 years. “One of the first things I learned about him is that he likes treats. I also like treats,” declared Veith as he told their story to the council. “The second thing I learned about Mateo is he was able to save my life.” Just a few days later, Veith and Mateo showed up at Gar-
rett Hardware for a Saturday morning celebration recognizing 50 years of service by the local exemplar of service dogs in the field, Canine Companions. The two Garrett stores, in Healdsburg and Windsor, are supporting Canine Companions throughout the month of September. They hosted a modest “puppy party” and pizza roast for local participants and supporters of Canine Companions on Sept. 6. Among those on hand was Paige Mazzoni, since 2018 the CEO of the organization. “We actually invented the concept of the modern service dog. There were only guide dogs before us,” she said. “We provide service dogs that help people with over — More on page 5