Author: nick
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Comment by Erin Brockovich
Comments by Erin Brockovich, Consumer Advocate and Bob Bowcock, Water Resource Manager – March 16, 2017 FLUORIDE We are very disappointed the EPA has determined that a revision to the NPDWR for fluoride is not appropriate at this time. Especially since recently, after more than 50 years, the US Department of Health and Human Services…
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Help get the graffiti removed from Preston Island
Personal Appeal from Roger Gitlin, Private Citizen – March 16, 2017 – Greetings, All: You are looking at iconic Preston Island along the Del Norte County coastline and arguably one of the most beautiful locations along the North American coast. Today, and for some time, it is not so beautiful. Sadly, some years back, criminal…
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1 Dead, 29 treated with decontamination after Mass Casualty Event in Ontario, Canada
Credit to KingstonRegion.com, Kingston Heritage reporter Chris Vilela – March 14, 2017 – A shipment of 7,000-10,000 litres of fluorosilicic acid, was involved in a multi-vehicle pile up on Highway 401. Fluorosilicic acid is the chemical used to add to public waters and called fluoride. When it is exposed to heat, it turns into hydrofluoric acid…
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Sending two Supervisors to Washington DC…a case of the blind leading the blind?
By Donna Westfall – March 14, 2017 – Board of Supervisors Agenda Item #23. The vote – 3 to 2. That means that taxpayers are sending two supervisors (Howard & Hemmingsen with Cowan as the alternate) to Washington DC. Isn’t that special? What’s the crisis? Last Chance Grade. What’s the plan? There isn’t any plan..…
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Should Tod Roy be indicted? Should Judge Follett step down?
By Donna Westfall – March 12, 2017 – Let’s spend some time examining the Grand Jury system in Del Norte County. This is bound to be a multi-part series. From allegations that it’s too white, to being too connected to some Judges, to foremen and jurors being handpicked in order to parrot the Judge’s agenda or…
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We blew it on the time change
By Donna Westfall – March 12, 2017 – This is what happens when you take a day off. You forget to check on things like IS THERE A TIME CHANGE COMING UP? At 2:00 am this morning, the change leapt forward by one hour starting Daylight Savings Time. 2 am became 3 am. Daylight…
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2016 LEADN AWARDS
Del Norte District Attorney’s Office – March 10, 2017 The Del Norte District Attorney’s Office has announced the recipients of its 2016 Law Enforcement Administrators of Del Norte (LEADN) awards. The District Attorney typically recognizes an officer of the year and a citizen of the year at the annual awards ceremony, which will be held…
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BOWLING LEAGUE
Submitted by Hank Northrip – March 10, 2017 Standings of Bowling Leagues Season 2016-17 Week 27 of 32 Oil League Team# Wins #5 …
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What’s happening down at Shoreline RV Park?
By Donna Westfall – March 9, 2017 – A few years ago, complaints about Shoreline RV park were getting out of control and the park was losing money. The city took it over, repairs and upgrades were made and the place was in the black; always a good thing when the city actually makes money…
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No remedies, No response regarding problems at Shoreline RV Park
My letter to Eric Taylor dated February 10, 2017 has gone without remedy or response. 1.) The problems with the gopher hole settlements still exist at my designated spot. They are hazardous and of great concern to me. NO corrective action has been taken. 2.) The pedestal lighting is still broken at my site. It…