 Sheryl Fearrien, President Volume 30, Issue 9

 Lesley Craig, Program Chair November 2005

P resid en t’s M essa g e - Sheryl Fearrien

Hello Everyone,

Our year seems to be speeding along at a brisk pace. Seems like I just
wrote a President's message and here it is time to do it again!
This year it has been an honor to be your president! But it is time for
another one. I am so glad that Lesley has agreed to be drafted. I am also
SERVING THE REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY

thankful that so many women have agreed to serve in other capacities. If we

all do our part, the club will sail along nicely!
Take care and try to get a bit of rest before the holidays arrive!
EUREKA REPUBLICAN WOMEN, FEDERATED * SINCE 1938

Sheryl

ERWF NOVEMBER PROGRAM

Did you know that Republican women's units have existed for over 100 years?
the oldest unit on record was founded in Salt Lake City in the late 1800's?
Today the NFRW (National Federation of Republican Women) is the largest women's partisan
political organization in the country?
Our GUEST SPEAKER on Friday, November 18th, KAREN ATTEBERRY, is our new
Northern Division President of the CFRW (California Federation of Republican Women). She is
coming to Eureka to inform, inspire and encourage us as members of our local unit. See page
two for more details on our speaker.
At this meeting we will also take time to honor our Past Presidents of ERWF.
A special invitation has gone out to: Molly Helm, Diana Reardon, Barbara Stark, Gretha
McMurray, Donna Hunter, Pat Daly, JoAnn Stanhope, Eileen Amos, Jackie Mottaz, Julie
(Rodgers) Clausen, Margaret Campbell, Joy Finley, Anne (Rocha) Ellison, Vee Sorenson,
Nancy Flemming and Sheryl Fearrien.
Don't miss this important meeting! Bring a guest or two! Phone Eileen (442-4834) for further
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information.

OUR NEXT MEETING IS ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH

IN THE HUMBOLDT ROOM, RED LION HOTEL,
Time: 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M.
Please pay at the door with cash or make checks
payable to ERWF - $13.50 includes tax and 18% service
charge. The luncheon buffet includes Caesar salad
w/parmesan & golden croutons, broccoli salad, sliced fresh
fruit, beef lasagna, fresh vegetables, garlic bread. Coffee,
tea, iced water will be available at the tables.
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ERWF PAST PRESIDENTS 1974 - 1976 Leanora Graham
1976 - 1979 Diana Reardon
1938 - 2005 1979 - 1980 Barbara Stark
1980 - 1983 Gretha McMurray
1938 - 1940 Mary Pettengill 1983 - 1985 Donna Hunter
1940 - 1942 Mildred McGowan 1985 - 1987 Pat Daly
1942 - 1944 Mary Jasper 1987 - 1989 Sigrid Teach
1944 - 1946 Maise Harper 1989 - 1991 JoAnn Stanhope
1946 - 1948 Dee Rohner 1991 - 1993 Eileen Amos
1948 - 1950 Ellen Burns 1993 - 1995 Jackie Mottaz
1950 - 1952 Jessie Ells 1995 - 1996 Julie (Rodgers) Clausen
1952 - 1953 Ruth Schwartzkapp 1996 - 1998 Margaret Campbell
1953 - 1956 Fern Enke 1998 - 2000 Joy Finley
1956 - 1958 Phyllis Poska 2000 - 2002 Anne (Rocha)Ellison
1958 - 1960 Geneva Nealis 2002 - 2004 Vee Sorenson
1960 - 1962 Helen McCarthy 2004 - 2005 Nancy Flemming
1962 - 1964 Gweneth Lendermayer 2005 - 2006 Sheryl Fearrien*
1964 - 1968 Grace Bennett *Bold is the current President of ERWF
1968 - 1970 Leanne Glende
1970 - 1972 Fern Enke
1972 - 1974 Molly Helm

LEGISLATION ALERT - Vee Sorenson About our speaker . . .

WINDING DOWN 2005: I have enjoyed this past year
bringing tidbits and pieces of information regarding legis- KAREN ATTEBERRY has been very involved with the
lation to our membership in each bulletin. NFRW and CFRW since joining the South Placer RWF in
1983 and has held numerous offices. 1997 was an important
Our elected State and Federal representatives will
year for Karen: not only was she appointed a member of the
soon be adjourning to go home, celebrate the holidays
California Republican Party and an Executive Director of the
and convince their constituents what great jobs they have
Sacramento County Republican Party, but she was also
done and ask for contributions and support to keep them
named "WOMEN OF THE YEAR" for Assembly District 4!
in office.
Professional politicians, especially from "safe" districts
like ours, can literally do nothing but get "puff" pieces in INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS
the local press and continue to serve as long as they wish, Our new 2006 elected officials to the Board of Directors will
or in the case of State representatives, until term limits be installed by visiting guest speaker, Karen Atteberry.
kick in. What a shame! But that is the way the system
works. They are:
LOOKING AT 2006: Something to look at in the upcom-
ing Congressional session after the first of the year is leg- President - Lesley Craig
islation introduced by John Doolittle of California. His bill 1st Vice President - Colleen Hedrick
would end a "catch-and-release" policy that has turned
tens of thousands of non-Mexican illegal immigrants loose
2nd Vice President - Vee Sorenson
in the US, pending hearings which they typically skip. Recording Secretary - JoAnn Kaney
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff told a Sen- Treasurer - Eileen Amos
ate Judiciary Committee at a hearing recently that he, too, Director at Large - Sonja Hauxwell
wants to end the policy and "return every single illegal en-
trant - no exceptions." Illegal immigration is a serious
issue that must be addressed by the Republican majority Trea surer’s R ep o rt - Diana Mendes
soon.
Balance 9-30-05 $5,523.58
This will be something important to watch in the com- Income-October 681.00
ing year. In the meantime, Happy Holidays and I look Expenses-October 2,134.06
forward to serving as your Legislative Chairman in 2006. Balance 10-31-05 $4,070.52
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AMERICANISM REPORT Chris Wennerholm

WHAT IS A VETERAN? ever preserve the memory of all the anony-

mous heroes whose valor died unrecognized
While some veterans bear visible signs of with them on far flung fields of battle.
their service, others may carry the evi-
dence inside... a piece of shrapnel, or a pin He is an ordinary yet extraordinary human
holding a bone together... or perhaps another being who offered his life in the service of his
sort of inner steel, forged during times of ex- country to protect us and our way of life.
treme adversity.
The men and women who have kept NOVEMBER 11TH IS VETERAN'S DAY
America safe wear no badge or medal, so you
can't tell a vet just by looking. What is a vet?
Please say a prayer for, and remem-
He is the local cop who spent six months
ber, all the men and women who serve
in Saudi Arabia. He is the garage mechanic
who just got back from Iraq. or have served in the United States
She is the nurse who tended the wounded
Armed Forces.
in Vietnam and wept over every loss. He is
your neighbor who fought in Korea. Thanks to them, we enjoy all the
He is the old man from WWII who can still freedoms of the greatest country on
march proudly in the VFW parades. He is the
one buried in The Tomb of the Unknown
earth. God bless them all.
Soldier in Arlington, Virginia, to for-

OCTOBER 2005 MEETING RECAP JoAnn Kaney, Secretary

The October 21, 2005 meeting was held at the Humboldt Room at the Red Lion. There were 36 members and guests
present. Vice President Lesley Craig introduced us to the aims and goals of the Toastmasters Club. Lesley explained
how their leadership skills would be helpful in being an effective member. She then introduced each officer and
Committee chair with a short biography.
President Sheryl Fearrien reported on her attendance at the National Convention of Republican Women Federated in
Nashville Tennessee. U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Bill Frist spoke to them on "The Real Iraq". Sheryl said about 2,000
Republican women attended. Legislation Chair Vee Sorenson offered a handout and reviewed the upcoming ballot
propositions. Parliamentarian Nancy Flemming presented the officer nominations for 2006 and conducted the election.
Elected were: Pres.- Lesley Craig, 1st V. Pres - Colleen Hedrick, 2nd V Pres. - Vee Sorenson, Rec. Sec. - none,
Treas. - Eileen Amos, Dir. at Large - Sonya Hauxwell.
Treasurer Diana Mendes reported a balance of $4,300.72 as of Oct 21, 2005.
Eileen Amos gave a short review of the structure of California Federation of Republican Women. ERWF is part of the
Northern Division, which is divided into 13 regions. Eileen is Regional Director for region 13. Eileen also gave a
Membership report for Margaret Stafford: ERWF now has 266 members.
Gayle Fulton urged us to join the campaign for Dennis Hunter running for 4th District Commissioner on the Humboldt
Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District. Special recognition was also paid to these committee chairs who
were in attendance: Kay Peake, Rita O'Connell, Lisa Oliveri and Delores Theuerkauf. Those officers/committee chairs
who were recognized but were unable to attend were: Chris Wennerholm, JoAnn Stanhope, Sonja Hauxwell, Colleen
Hedrick, Margaret Stafford, and Minika Bingham.
One hundred and forty five dollars was realized in the Marie Callender's pie auction.
The next meeting will be held Friday, November 18, 2005 at the Humboldt Room in the Red Lion at 11:30am. Karen
Atteberry, President of the Northern Division, will be present as speaker and to install new officers.
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WE LIVE WITH A WAR OF WORDS - Colleen Hedrick

It used to be that when people talked about the "enemy within" that meant foreign spies, double agents, and worst of
all traitors. In more recent times many of us have had to wonder if the "enemy within" might also well apply to
what passes for news from the liberals and the liberal media.
If it's editorial copy, go ahead with our blessings and be lopsided. You're expressing personal views and it is being
expressed as opinion. But if it's supposed to be news, for sweet Pete's sake stick to the facts and all its facets thereof.
Many have lifelong love affairs with words. But make no mistake words can be deceptive and
dangerous weapons. Continually reporters and talk show personalities use word choices to slant news to their own
inclinations. This subterfuge is made more detrimental by information choices and the worst of this slanting may be
through omissions. If there's a bad twist to be put on a headline or an oral clip some of these pundits find it every time.
One of the more flagrant examples is the treatment of the progress toward a new government in Iraq. A better voter
turnout than we get in this long time democracy and a surprisingly high showing by minority voters is no cause for media
or liberal celebratory treatment. Something that is particularly depressing is that liberal spokes persons and the liberal
media so often appear to hunger like a pack of starving wolves for the failure of any and all administration efforts. They
don't want anything to succeed. Granted it is a truism that overall the media thrives first on catastrophe and misfortune.
It's mostly a case that if it wasn't for bad news they would have no news at all.
Politicians contribute their share to this high handed dealing with the news and commentary. Recently Representative
Mike Thompson had considerable space to air his opinions in the Times Standard. Heretofore I had looked upon the
Representative with some approval because I believed he did support some interests on the North Coast although I had
trouble respecting his strictly Democrat position on some matters. This recent newspaper column was a convoluted
and vicious attack on the President. He went so far to the left the graphics people must have had a tough time keeping
that lopsided rhetoric on the page. His approach typified the liberal approach in hoping that there will be only poor results
for the economy, for Afghanistan, for Iraq, for gas, and any other aspect of concern. The Liberal faction appears to be-
lieve that failure will enhance their desperation to regain control. Of course then one must deny they had any contributory
role in the present state of affairs.
Don't you wonder if failure is what they hope for, why the Sam Hill are we paying them to participate?

Chaplain's Message Rita O'Connell

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we are aware of the multitude of blessings that we enjoy as Americans. While
we take pride in our accomplishments, let us not forget that our country was established by godly men, and has been
favored by God throughout its history. Let us work as if everything depended upon us and pray as if everything depended
upon God.

While various factions, including atheists and so-called right-wing fundamentalists, clamor for attention, it is well to remind
ourselves of the Thanksgiving message of Abraham Lincoln:

It has seemed to me fit and proper that God should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged, as with one
heart and one voice, by the whole American people.

MICHAEL K. ROBINSON
JEREMIAH R. SCOTT, JR.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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Ways & Means Report Minika Bingham Region 13 Report Eileen Amos
Our October pie auction was a delicious success. Thanks to all for your For the past five and a half years
generous contributions as we took in a total of $145. I have truly enjoyed serving as
director for region 13. On Friday,
The November meeting will feature an opportunity drawing that will award a November 9th my term ended and
surprise holiday basket of goodies to the lucky winner. Lynda Hays from Crescent City was
installed as the new director. It is
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2005 Board of Directors

President Sheryl Fearrien 725-6200 teachabc@humboldt1.com
1st Vice-President Lesley Craig 445-0828 lesleycraig@sbcglobal.net
nd
2 Vice-President Vee Sorenson 822-2359 veesign@aol.com
Recording Secretary JoAnn Kaney 839-7763 dkaney@cox.net
Treasurer Diana Mendes 725-2732 tootydm@aol.com
Dir-at-large Eileen Amos 442-4834 SmileyGOP@aol.com
Achievement Awards Fearrien/Craig/Amos see above see above
Americanism Chris Wennerholm 725-2020 chrisw500@cox.net
Auditor JoAnn Stanhope 822-4776 jstanhope@cox.net
Bulletin Editor B ill O ’D o n n e ll 442-4117 ERWF@odonnell.ws
Advertising Kay Peake 442-5554 gopdiva@bigfoot.com
Mailing
Chaplain R ita O ’C o n n e ll 268-0852
Commentary Colleen Hedrick 268-0101 colleen1516@sbcglobal.net
Cor. Secretary Gayle Fulton 443-5369 gfulton@northcoast.com
One Nation Historian Lisa Oliveri 268-8182 vinjoyoliveri@sbcglobal.net
Under God! Hospitality Sonja Hauxwell 668-5260 deetbc@quik.com
Legislation Vee Sorenson 822-2359 veesign@aol.com
Luncheons Sheryl Fearrien 725-6200 teachabc@humboldt1.com
Membership Margaret Stafford 822-3255 tom-marg@cox.net
Name Tags Delores Theuerkauf 822-5090 erniet@humboldt1.com
Parliamentarian Nancy Flemming 442-5677 nfs4444@aol.com
Program Lesley Craig 445-0828 lesleycraig@sbcglobal.net
Public Relations Eileen Amos 442-4834 smileygop@aol.com
Telephone
Ways & Means Minika Bingham 442-6583 minikamarcelle@yahoo.com
Colleen Hedrick 268-0101 colleen1516@sbcglobal.net
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William E. Simon, Jr.

24 October 2005
Dear Supporter,
I am writing to tell you about a difficult and important decision I have made. Since you have honored me with your support, I
wanted to let you know about it before any public announcement.

I have decided not to run for state treasurer or any other public office in 2006. This decision was not easy. It came only after a
great deal of soul-searching and prayer. It was not a political decision, but a personal one. At this time of my life, as a father of
four young adults, it has become increasingly clear that my active participation is needed in their daily lives. As a result of the
attention they deserve, I would not realistically be able to devote the all encompassing time and energy to another statewide
political campaign during the 2006 election cycle.

This is an exciting and challenging time for California, and I wish that I could be part of the next four years in Sacramento as
state treasurer under the leadership of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. And, please be assured, that to the extent my family
responsibilities allow, I will continue to engage the issues, participate in the debate, support my party and serve our great state.
I hope and expect to be a candidate for public office in the future.

In the meantime there are, of course, many ways to be of service. Cindy and I will continue our extensive charitable and public
policy related activities in the Los Angeles area and throughout California.

Thank you for demonstrating your faith in my candidacy. I am grateful for your support and friendship. And, in that spirit, I plan
to return your financial contribution in full with my deepest thanks in the next several weeks.
Best regards,
Sincerely,
Bill Simon
Lynda Hays, President (Del Norte County Republican Women Federated) From the California Volunteer Network, an infra-
structure of the California Republican Party of which I am associated.