Author: nick
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Quilters, please help Thomas Fire victims
From Superbuzzy – January 10, 2018 – We have received an outpouring of concern and well wishes from our friends around the world regarding the devastating Thomas Fire. Now is the time to focus that positive energy and creativity to help those whose lives have been disrupted by this record breaking disaster. As of 1/3/18,…
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The fix is in
By Donna Westfall – January 9, 2018 – Continuing the tradition that three supervisors run this town, and disregard the public, current Chairman, Chris Howard, was voted in to serve a second term. Nominating him was Sup. Lori Cowan, seconded by Sup. Gerry Hemmingsen. The fix was in. And some wonder if this was a…
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Sheriff Apperson swears in two new officers & three new employees
By Donna Westfall – January 9, 2018 – Sheriff Erik Apperson swore in two new officers at the January 9th Board of Supervisors meeting: John Gale from Fresno, and Brian Donahue born in Arcata and serving the Yurok Tribe. After taking the Oath of Office, Tribal Council leader, David Gensaw, Sr., got up with crutch…
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Tea-drinkers risk fluoride-damaged bones and more, studies shows
New York – January 8, 2018 — Some teas contain more fluoride than EPA allows in public water supplies, which can do skeletal damage, according to research published in Environmental Pollution (Das, et al. 12/2017), reports the New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc. (NYSCOF) It’s undisputed that excessive fluoride ingestion can cause many adverse health effects, not…
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Did you miss National Bean Day, Saturday, January 6th?
By Donna Westfall – January 7, 2018 – Our rural countryside is abundant with Giant Redwood trees some attaining heights of 350 feet. We’ve got beautiful flora and fauna, craggy rocks in the ocean and a protected bird reserve one-half mile off offshore called Castle Rock that plays host to a dozen species of breeding…
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Dow Jones Hits New Record at over 25,000
By Donna Westfall – January 5, 2018 – Whether you love him or hate him, President Trump is taking credit for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA or simply Dow) breaking all time records. What does this mean and why is it happening? Brief history. The index was created in May 1896 by Charles Dow.…
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On the Cannabis Front
Submitted By Jesse Davis – January 5, 2018 – Happy new year! At our Jan. 3rd meeting we made good progress on the personal cultivation outline. Blake Inscore was unable to attend, but there will be opportunity to adjust anything needed. Joel Campbell-Blair, with County Council, will draft an ordinance that will go to the…
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Spotlight on Local Judicial Corruption
By Donna Westfall – January 4, 2018 – Nobody seems surprised by corruption these days. It’s all around us. What is surprising is when it hits home and affects us personally. That’s when people sit up, take notice and start to do something about it. For a few years now, I’ve noticed what I term…
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Jake Smith announces candidacy for 3rd District Supervisor position
January 3, 2018 – Announcement of Intention to Run- District 3 Supervisor After much consideration and reflection, today I filed a “Notice of Intention” to run for District 3 Supervisor, Del Norte County. Throughout my evaluations, I considered, “can we do better towards making District 3 and Del Norte County a more attractive, more prosperous,…
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No More Smoking at Vet Hall Canteen!
By Donna Westfall – January 4, 2018 – Did you know that it’s been 20 years since the smoking ban went into effect for bars? Did you further know that the local Veterans Memorial Building Canteen located at 810 H Street in Crescent City simply ignored the law? Not any more. Enter Alan “Chuck” Orton.…