Author: nick
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Important Town Hall Meeting: Sleeping on Public Property
“I invite you to participate in a Town Hall Meeting, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the Fairgrounds in the Arts and Crafts Building. It starts at 5:45 pm, to discuss and ask questions regarding the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal’s ruling directing those who have no home may use public property in which to rest…
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The omissions about cannabis
Opinion Piece By Samuel Strait – November 4, 2018 – I cringe when I read the kinds of things that are omitted when talking about cannabis. I would hope that at least some time passes before an ordinance is passed with regard to commercial cannabis, because as some county’s have learned in their rush to pass…
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Are you going to the Mushroom Festival?
By Donna Westfall – November 1, 2018 – IT would be nice to have the Mushroom Festival held locally, but instead it’s being held in Brookings, Oregon at the Chetco Activity Center this weekend both Saturday and Sunday, November 3rd and 4th. The Center is located at 550 Chetco Lane, Brookings, Or. The big question…
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Does Supervisor Cowan know what she’s talking about?
Opinion Piece By Samuel Strait – October 31, 2019 – It is becoming more of the norm in the current political climate when we have foolish political figures, who in all sincerity, write utter drivel in defense of the indefensible. Supervisor Lori Cowen did not disappoint with her recent effort in the Triplicate, “Vote for…
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Now our tax dollars are being spent by Planned Parenthood Against Pro-Life Candidates
Taxpayer Funding of Planned Parenthood Frees up Money to Campaign Against Pro-Life Candidates, Lobby for Taxpayer-Funded Abortions New Live Action Report Documents Planned Parenthood’s Multimillion Dollar Midterm Efforts and How Taxpayer Funding Allows Planned Parenthood to Fund Allies’ Political Races and Its Agenda “Planned Parenthood is weaponizing taxpayer’s money against them” Washington, D.C. (October 30,…
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John Cox responds to questions
By Donna Westfall – October 29, 2018 – On Wednesday, October 24th, we joined gubernatorial candidate, John Cox at the Eureka Rescue Mission. When we all left the mission, a small convoy of cars followed John. Two detectives were assigned to chauffeur him around the city so that he could witness first hand the homeless…
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Will John Cox’s vision to end homelessness work?
By Donna Westfall, October 25, 2018 – When you first meet gubernatorial candidate, John Cox, you can be assured he will look you in the eye and give you a firm hand shake. Seasoned politician? I think not although he’s certainly learned the basics of repeating his message often. Professional businessman is more like it.…
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Spending time with gubernatorial candidate, John Cox
By Donna Westfall, Pictures by Doug Westfall – October 24, 2018 His plane flew in at 8 am and he had to fly out at 11 am. During the two hours we were able to spend with him, this is what we observed. He’ll look you right in the eye, give your hand a firm…
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“Save the Harbor” is hypocrisy of the highest order
Opinion Piece By Samuel Strait – October 25, 2018 – It is truly a sad day when young people in this County are taken in by emotional appeals like “Save the Harbor”. I suppose it could be said that it is even worse when adults are gulled by the same arguments. I have to find…
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The hogtied BOS board
By Donna Westfall – October 23, 2018 – This week, both Del Norte County Supervisors Howard and Cowan are in Washington D.C. presenting our issues to the administration. Supervisor Howard has been back there several times to meet with various decision makers on the county’s time. This is Cowan’s first trip utilizing county funds. Greg…