Author: nick
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Gerry Hemmingsen’s Report Card
By Donna Westfall – March 2, 2018 – In 2006 when Gerry Hemmingsen first ran for supervisor, he declared in the Triplicate that, “He’ll work for all of us.” Here is what he said he supported: The need to attract and keep qualified physicians in DN County. Improvement of our local roads and Hwy 101 and…
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The Experiment
By Guest Columnist Michael Ceremello – March 1, 2018 – I find it really interesting and almost confounding that liberals of all political persuasions continue to call for gun control every time there is a “mass” shooting. According to one source I found there is a mass shooting occurring nearly every day of the year…
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Republican Women’s Evening Meeting Thursday, March 1st
This evening starting at 5:30 pm, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Chris Howard, for District 3 along with candidate, Dave Mason, District 4, will be in attendance to address the group. Bring your questions as this is sure to be an exciting time to get diverse answers from the two. The event takes place…
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Repeal 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act?
By Donna Westfall – February 26, 2018 with Credit to Nick Meyers, February 10, 2018 at AltHealthWorks.com – Pennsylvanian Senator, Mike Folmer (R) lashed out against mandatory vaccines. One of the most difficult messages to get across to Congresspeople and other politicians is the need for better regulation of the pharmaceutical industry, especially considering the…
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My opinion on Cannabis
By Dave Mason – February 24, 2018 – As a candidate for the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors, I will re-state my position on Prop 64. It won’t be a surprise to anyone that has been following me on Facebook, or that heard my comments at the Cannabis Work Group meetings. I believe that…
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Taxes That Tick Me Off
Opinion Piece By Donna Westfall – February 24, 2018 – There are lots of illegal ways to avoid taxes, none of which will be brought up in this article. Let’s concentrate on all the “legal” taxes that are sucking the blood out of us. The latest and greatest irritant is the increase in gas taxes…
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Does the sex offender registry list still make sense?
By Donna Westfall – February 22, 2018 – My oldest daughter bought a beautiful home in Central Washington and proceeded to fix it up. After a couple of years, a man moved in next door. He had just been released from prison after spending more than 20 years for being a violent sex offender who…
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When politicians won’t express an opinion
Opinion Piece By Donna Westfall – February 22, 2018 – Three of the 5 supervisors have expressed an opinion on commercial cannabis. Here’s the breakdown: District 1 – Against, I believe District 2 – For, District 5 – For There’s the slightest question mark about Dist. 2 – Lori Cowan only because she has not…
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Crazy Is Not Funny
By Guest Columnist, Michael Ceremello – February 221 2018 – Lunacy abounds. It is seen or heard daily at the national level and, because of my contacts and sources, all too frequently it is observed within our own city limits even when attempting to hide public business from the public. For those of you who…
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Netflix’s Feature Film “Bird Box” Completes Filming in Del Norte County
Updated Press Release – February 22, 2018 – After approximately six months of scouting and securing locations, Netflix’s production has wrapped their three weeks of filming in the Redwood Region. The film crew was in the area shooting the feature film, “Bird Box,” for the online streaming service. The film, which stars actress Sandra Bullock,…