Category: This Weeks News
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Will we see HEMP cultivation begin in 2018?
By Donna Westfall – November 3, 2017 There is talk about converting 400-500 acres in the Smith River region into growing hemp. Who owns this land? Does it make economic sense? How much water will it take? Could this be more profitable than growing Easter lily bulbs for example? Will the Westbrooks, the Crocketts and…
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Mushroom Festival November 4th
The first weekend in November is prime Chanterelle mushroom season along the southern Oregon coast, and this is the region’s most prolific edible mushroom, so the club anticipates having lots to show off and talk about at their first mushroom festival. Some of the activities festival-goers can expect include: an identification table filled with examples…
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Who Says You Can’t?
By Michael Ceremello – November 2, 2017 – Not everyone looks at life the same. I was taught at a young age to question everything. The schools of higher education which I attended added to that. Every day life, however, is the real teacher. I have often subscribed to what I call the “Bumblebee Theorem”. …
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Do solar panels work in cloudy weather?
Credit to Dave Llorens – from his article in Solarpowerrocks.com – Reprinted here October 27, 2017 – Solar panels generate the most electricity on clear days with abundant sunshine (not surprisingly). But, do solar panels work in cloudy weather? Yes… just not quite as well. On a cloudy day, typical solar panels can produce 10-25% of their…
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Human Caused Global Warming a Myth?
Opinion Piece By Samuel Strait – October 27, 2017 I have always been a consistent skeptic when I hear members of the media and government begin to talk about science in terms of absolutes, accepted science, and overwhelming consensus, because science very rarely can be described in such a fashion even in today’s world of…
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Has Elk Valley Casino/Rancheria gone into the pot growing business?
By Donna Westfall – October 27, 2017 – Did you know that there was a December 2014 memo by the U.S. Justice Department that declared sovereign nations would not be prosecuted for growing pot on tribal land in states that had already legalized the drug? Did you know that in 2014, a small Indian tribe…
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Administration’s Policy
By Donna Westfall – October 27, 2017 – Crescent City Times’ policy for the last five years has been pretty tolerant of other’s opinions and comments. Sometimes we will correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. Occasionally we will delete or replace swear words that add nothing to the content of the message. This past week, though, we…
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The Failure of America
By Guest Columnist, Michael Ceremello – October 26, 2017 – I have two subjects for you today. The first is about the continuing failure of American journalism, the reporting of “fake news”, and the piranha approach of Holly-weird actresses attempting to gain some limelight. My second subject will only peripherally address the legalization of marijuana…
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Bomb Threat at Del Norte High School
By Donna Westfall – October 23, 2017 – Around 11 am this morning, an email was sent that prompted School Superintendent, Jeff Harris, to call for the evacuation of Del Norte High School. All students, faculty and staff had to evacuate. Fire engines arrived on the scene. Cars parked at the school were not allowed…
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SOJ Joins Sheriff’s Association’s Call for Action On Sanctuary State
Press Release From – Terry Gherardi, Public Information Officer for State of Jefferson – October 18, 2017 The State of Jefferson joins the California Sheriff’s Association and National Sheriff’s Association, in their call for Congress to “take action and pass sensible legislation that doesn’t hamstring law enforcement.” The citizens of the twenty-one counties that encompass…