Category: Del Norte County
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IT’S YOUR TURN
By Donna Westfall – February 2, 2017 – It’s 6 am and joining Bob Berkowitz, Supervisor 2nd District this morning were Connie Morrison, and some regulars, Hank, Dave and Roger Gitlin in an invigorating discussion that didn’t get anyone thrown out of Fisherman’s Restaurant. The topics this morning ranged from: Term limits, my latest update-…
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Counting the Homeless – Part 3
By Donna Westfall – February 1, 2017 – I spent the morning interviewing Mike Justice, the Director of Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODBM). Justice has a long history in this town. His grandparents started what is now Renner Petroleum. His parents took it over. After 44 years of combined family ownership, they sold it…
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Liquor locked at Walmart
By Donna Westfall – February 1, 2017 – Shop at WalMart today and you’ll notice something new. The liquor is locked up. Less than a month ago, Sheriff Apperson met with WalMart General Manager, Peter Davis, and Supervisor 1st District, Roger Gitlin, to discuss what could be done to eliminate the problem of shoplifting hard liquor…
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Counting the Homeless – Part 2, the C.O.A.T. program
By Donna Westfall – January 31, 2017 – I spent 1- 1/2 hours at the Vet Hall Wednesday, January 25th. My job as a volunteer was to interview the homeless, take them into the kitchen to offer them something to eat, offer them 3 pairs of free socks, mittens or thermal protector and show them…
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Failing efforts to recycle by Del Note Solid Waste Management Authority (DNSWMA)
Opinion Piece by Samuel Strait – January 31, 2017 – In yet another effort by DNSWMA’s Director, Tedd Ward to prop up the failing efforts to recycle in Del Norte County, the Triplicate, January 24, 2017 has published yet another plea by Mr. Ward titled “Recology, Solid Waste trying to keep garbage out of recycling”. Yes…
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“IT’S YOUR TURN”
By Donna Westfall – January 24, 2017 – Joining Sup. 5th District, Bob Berkowitz, at his 6 am meet with the public that takes place six days a week at Fisherman’s Restaurant were Hank, Clint and myself. The topics discussed: $221 million that Obama sent to the Palestinian Authority just before Trump’s inauguration. What is…
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2017 LABOR LAW FOR SMALL BIZ
City of Crescent City – January 20, 2017 – FREE WORKSHOP There is change in the air. 2017 brings new labor laws for small business owners. Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Business Advisor, Traci Fansler, will be highlighting these changes and how that relates to you. She will discuss the new minimum wage requirements, what…
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Counting the Homeless – Part 1
By Donna Westfall – January 20, 2017 – HOMELESSNESS – Some think that ignoring the problem is the way to go. Some think that only drug and alcohol abusers are homeless. The facts of the matter are that at any time, any one of us could become homeless due to a whole range of circumstances.…
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It’s Official. Donald Trump is our 45th President
By Roger Gitlin, Supervisor 1st District, Del Norte County – January 20, 2017 – Donald J. Trump is now President Donald J. Trump. Having just witnessed the Inauguration of President Donald J.Trump, I am truly overwhelmed by this momentous event. Rarely have I been so moved by anyone’s words but I must share with you…
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People v Maready
Del Norte County District Attorney’s Office – January 19, 2017 – The Del Norte District Attorney’s Office announced that Hollie Dale Maready (41) of Crescent City was sentenced today by the Honorable Darren McElfresh to serve six (6) years in state prison for first degree residential burglary with a person present. Maready pleaded guilty to…