T HE R EDWOOD A LERT

H UMBOLDT R EPUBLICAN W OMEN F EDERATED , SINCE 1938

Serving the Republican Women of Humboldt County

V OLUME 35, I SSUE 10 O CTOBER 2010

Colleen Hedrick, President ∙ Terry Roberts, Membership Chair

“Concerned About Marijuana &

America’s Gun Rights?”
Humboldt Republican Women, Federated
Moose Lodge Fund-Raising Event
Welcomes
Dave Morey

Thursday, October 21, 2010

11:30 Salad & Dessert Potluck~ 12-1 p.m. General Meeting
Moose Lodge- 4238 Campton Road, Eureka, CA

Dave Morey is currently a Lieutenant in Humboldt County Sheriff‟s Office where he has worked for 26
years. He is the Commander of the Humboldt County Sheriff‟s Office North Area Command. These duties
serve the stations of McKinleyville, Hoopa, Blue Lake, Orick and Orleans Resident Posts. In addition he
provides service to Humboldt County Animal Control, Humboldt County Regional Airport, School
Resource Officer Program, North Area Sheriff's Citizens On Patrol, the Sheriff's Office Field Training and
Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Air Auxiliary Programs and Sheriff's Office Crisis Negotiation Team.
Lieutenant Morey attended Humboldt State University receiving a Major in Wildlife Management, Sherman
Block, Sherman Block Supervisory Institute, FBI National Academy (Session 242), in addition to numerous
in-service courses.
The positions Dave has held on the force include: Correctional Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Field Training
Officer, Corporal, Sergeant (Main Station, Hoopa and McKinleyville), Marijuana Eradication Team,
California Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Team, Firearms Instructor, Taser Instructor, Impact
Weapon Instructor, Crowd Control Instructor, Domestic Violence Instructor, Sheriff‟s Office Chair for
Domestic Violence, and Pilot in Sheriff's Air Auxiliary.
Our votes will be heard very soon; join us for an important conversation of current and future concerns.

~ Our members provide the menu & serving utensils ~

Last names starting with A~L = Dessert ~ M~Z = Salad – *See back cover page*
Lunch & Speaker ~ $12.00 ~ Dessert, Bev & Speaker ~ $6.00 ~ Bev & Speaker ~$4.00
Please RSVP to Colleen Hedrick at 268-0101
*Early lunch reservations appreciated and to be honored ~ Payable to HRWF for this event

We are a Diamond Awards Club.

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B OARD OF D IRECTORS
POSITION NAME PHONE EMAIL

President Colleen Hedrick 268-0101 colleen1516@sbcglobal.net

1st Vice Debbie Walker 441-1126 walktalk@suddenlink.net
T REASURER ’ S Treasurer Mary Jerland 443-1228 rjerland@sbcglobal.net
Recording Secretary Carol Del Biaggio 786-4832 cdel2@frontiernet.net
R EPORT Parliamentarian Barbara Hecathorn 442-7124 hecathorn@aol.com
BY M ARY J ERLAND
Director-at-Large Pat Murphy 441-9206 patmurphy0313@sbcglobal.net
Balance 8/31/10 3491.39 Americanism Chris Wennerholm 725-2020 chrissie.wen@gmail.com
Income +1655.50 Auditor JoAnn Stanhope 822-4776 jstanhope@suddenlink.net
Business Co-Chair Liana Simpson 445-9641 liana317@hotmail.com
Expenses -1478.85
Business Co-Chair Bernice Huston 822-0997 bhuston21@att.net
Balance 8/31/10 =3668.04
Care Home Co-Chair Linda Vann Hills 445-4112
Chaplain Vee Sorenson 822-2359 veesign@aol.com
Scholarship Savings
Account Balance $1182.74 Cookbook Co-Chair Lynda Pozel 443-1283 lyndahopkinsportraits.com
Cookbook Co-Chair Kathy Rodriquez 839-8105 ksyenrod1@yahoo.com
Corr. Secretary Donna Bellairs 442-6648 debellairs@yahoo.com
W AYS & M EANS Education Sheryl Fearrien 726-0147 schoolmarm50@sbcglobal.net
BY COLLEEN HEDRICK Co-Chair Mary Scott 442-3056 marygscott@sbcglobal.net
September’s HRWF General Hospitality Haline Sundet 442-2623 sun17@suddenlink.net
Meeting saw Kay Parris, Walter Hostess Margaret Stafford 822-3255 tom-marg@suddenlink.net
Sweet, Margaret Stafford, Mary
Jerland, Lenore Anvick, Vee Membership Terry Roberts 599-3255 terry@terryroberts.net
Sorenson and Ruth Schnell Name Tags Delores Theuerkauf 822-5090 erniet@suddenlink.net
winning in the Opportunity
Drawing. Winner of the hat Newsletter Chris Wennerholm 725-2020 chrissie.wen@gmail.com
contest was Kay Parris. Newsletter Colleen Hedrick 268-0101 colleen1516@sbcglobal.net
We are making a try for broader State Legislation Vee Sorensen 822-2359 veesign@aol.com
participation on the Hat Contest Telephone Kathy Rodriquez 839-8105 kswenrod1@yahoo.com
for the November 18 General Debbie Walker 441-1126 walktalk@suddenlink.net
Meeting. There will be four Laura Bush 839-5538 lbush@asis.com
categories: Most Becoming, Most
Shade, Most Patriotic, and Best Nancy Elcock 443-2529 nancyelcock@suddenlink.net
Dressed For A Different Era. Let’s Pat Stolte 725-4031 patstolte@prodigy.net
see those bonnets just for fun! Irene Stidston 445-2732 jstidston@gmail.com
Pearl Micheli 445-9650 pamram9650@att.net
Prizes for the October Kay Parris 442-9232
Opportunity Drawing will include
a U.S. Flag, books, and surprise
items. Remember we will be
drawing at our fund raiser lunch at OTHER CONTACTS:
the Moose Lodge. Bulletin Design Scrapper‟s Edge 445-9686 scrappersedge@sbcglobal.net
Website Master Bill Odonnell 442-4117 ERWF@odonnell.ws

WEBSITES:
Humboldt Republican Women Federated www.humboldtrepublicanwomen.com
National Federation of Republican Women www.nfrw.org
California Federation of Republican Women www.cfrw.org
CFRW- Northern Division www.cfrw.org/divisions/northern.php
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A Message From our Republican Assembly Candidate
How bad do we want to win? Going door to door, it is clear we cannot
afford another two years of our incumbents. The joblessness, the
economy, the despair I see breaks my heart and fires me up to keep
walking. Our rural way of life is in the crosshairs of a government that
encroaches on our liberties every day. This regime has got to end.
It is time to toss out the "playbook" of waiting „til 72 hours before the
election and get involved today. Many of you are, but everyone needs
to help in some way. Walk neighborhoods, drive a team, join a phone
bank team or make calls on your own, stuff envelopes, donate, drop
off a roll of stamps at the office, tell 10 people every day, put up a
sign, put a bumper sticker on your car, wear a button or all of the
above.
The point is we must talk to every person, not just Republicans. Every
person is a potential voter and, for a Republican to win in this district,
we need to cross parties and welcome them to consider voting for the
"right person.”
Everyone who walks feels so empowered. To hear and see the reac-
tion from the community is very liberating. You should join us. Go to
my website www/karenbrooks2010.com to volunteer or call Eileen
Amos at 777-3910 today. To win, we must work harder and smarter
than our opponent. Our time has come, let's get out there!!!
Karen Brooks
PROPOSITION 19 IS A BAD BILL --
VOTE NO ON PROP 19!!! by Mary Scott
Why should you vote No on Prop 19, the proposition that states it will
legalize marijuana? The bill is so much more than that…If passed:
Employers, and this includes schools, will no longer be able to
“screen job applicants for marijuana use; regulate any employee con-
duct related to the use, transportation or cultivation of marijuana
unless the employers can prove job impairment.” This could be par-
ticularly troublesome with school bus drivers.
It will prevent employers from meeting federal drug-free workplace
rules.
Marijuana use will not be regulated in the same way as alcohol or
other drugs. It is granted a separate status making it more difficult to
prove than being under the influence of any other drug or alcohol.
It creates a civil right for marijuana in the workplace.
There is no limitation on private growing of marijuana abutting a
school site. School administrators would have a very difficult time
monitoring this easy access to the drug.
Proposition 19 is opposed by a diverse group of leaders and organiza-
tions including both Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown, Barbara Boxer
and Carly Fiorina, Senator Diane Feinstein, The Association of Cali-
fornia School Administrators, The California Chamber of Com-
merce ,California Police Chiefs Association, California League of
Cities and numerous others.
Whatever your opinion on the merits of legalizing marijuana, this is
NOT the way to do it. PLEASE…. VOTE NO ON PROP 19!
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P RESIDENT ’ S M ESSAGE
BY C OLLEEN H EDRICK
Our October 21 General Meeting is a fund raiser to be
held at the Moose Lodge at 4328 Campton Road in
Eureka. Members are being asked to volunteer to
bring desserts (last names begin with letters A-L) and
Salads (last names beginning with M though Z.) All
those choosing the buffet lunch will pay $12. Those
who prefer only dessert and beverage will pay $6 and
Beverage/Speaker only will pay $4. Help would be
most welcome. When we did this project in January it
proved to be a great success and there were requests
that we do an encore. If you would like to volunteer
your help on this project please call Colleen Hedrick
at 268-0101 or Kay Parris at 442-9232.
On going efforts on campaign efforts are in need of
volunteers also and anyone who could spare time for
helping on telephone work and office staffing may
call and leave their names and contact information at
Republican Headquarters. Call 442-2259.
This election is likely the most important election we
have ever dealt with and every effort we can lend is
important to our country, our children‟s way of life,
and to our identities as a free people. We have
candidates who are giving their all in campaign
efforts. It is a matter of good citizenship that we
support our best get out the vote efforts and our best
support to our candidates.
The Hanks reception is scheduled for Saturday,
October 9 from 4 to 5:30 in the Palm Room at the
Eureka Inn. There will be music, a silent auction,
wine, punch and Hors D‟ Oeuvres. The cost is $30 for
singles and $50 for couples. Persons of all political
persuasions are welcome to attend. Even if you know
you are giving your vote to Hanks, you have no
questions to ask and your contribution has been sent
your attendance will be excellent support. The event
promises to be pleasurable and will certainly benefit
from a strong turn out.
Loren Hanks Reception Set
at the Eureka Inn
Persons of all political persuasions are cordially
invited to attend a reception for Loren Hanks,
candidate for Representative of the First
Congressional District. The event is scheduled for
Saturday, October 9, in the lobby of the Eureka Inn
from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
The event, jointly sponsored by Humboldt County‟s
Republican Party Central Committee and Humboldt
Republican Women Federated, affords voters
an opportunity to learn about Hanks‟ positions on
multiple issues and to ask questions.
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Commentary by Colleen Hedrick

Oh, See How the House and Senate Ran From the Crime Scene
Washington D. C.‟s congressional Rat Pack turned out the lights and closed the doors to send all incumbents
home to campaign or to hide out. Their assorted plans vary depending on just how bad their respective voting
records have been and if they are campaigning for re-election.
Too long entrenched Representative Mike Thompson infamous locally for both his addiction to playing “Pelosi Says” and
hiding from Tea Party Patriots, has been dodging calls to political debate for months. Loren Hanks, Republican candidate for
the First District Congressional seat held by Thompson, has been trying for months to coax the Congressman out from under
his desk for much needed debates to define where each stands on issues of great concern to the citizens of Humboldt County.
The Patriots did protest hard enough to get Thompson out of Washington to our North Coast for a couple rigged meetings.
Now Thompson finally agreed to debate Hanks after the absentee ballots were sent and way late in the game before the
November 2 election date.
Wilson Lacy, Marketing Director for the Humboldt Bay Harbor District, said that the harbor could serve this community
well in broad economic advantages. He added that funding to make this possible could be readily secured, “if only there was
such political will as to make that possible.” One person explained that there are those in our area who seem to believe that the
all important harbor should be reserved only for a couple canoes. But there‟s no help from Thompson.
Now we are also looking at the loss of the pulp mill and the drastic losses that brings to our Humboldt Bay Municipal Water
District. Again there‟s no funding help from Thompson. The stimulus funds have been dispensed for a long, long list of
questionable and sometimes downright foolish projects but realistic survival in Humboldt County just couldn‟t seem to make
any of the lists.
Congress ignored its obligation to create a budget and refused to deal with keeping the much needed Bush Tax Cuts. If a
single one of these failures distressed Thompson it has not made its way into his almost daily press releases. On the face of it
all it seems clear these failures to act in our county‟s behalf belong squarely on his doorstep. That‟s too much dirt for one
doorstep. Let‟s sweep him out of office.

California Legislation by Vee Sorenson

PENSIONS RUNNING AMOK
Democrat lawmakers in Sacramento are unwilling to change State employee pension benefits and this is
one large issue that has delayed the vote on the budget. They will not stand up to the big Union bosses. The
budget deadline is long overdue, but our ineffective elected officials don't care. They continue to be paid for not doing their job.
The Governor proposed a $12 million cut in spending but Democrats, along with the Service Employee International Union
Local 1000, have reduced that to $8 million cuts in their draft proposal. The existing pension laws set up by these same elected
officials and bureaucrats who are in the process of plunging California into a further financial crisis.
Many of the current pensions allow workers in their early 50's to retire at 90% of their highest salaries. The Humboldt
County Taxpayers League has been studying this and has noted even local officials are realizing retirement benefits far beyond
what takes place in the private sector.
Proposals to cut public employee pensions costs are on the November ballots of at least 8 California cities and one county.
Our weak and ineffective lawmakers will not touch this, after all, they are some of the prime beneficiaries of the current
system.

Chaplain’s Corner by Vee Sorenson

“Do not...let my enemies triumph over me...teach me...you are God my Savior, and my hope.” Psalms 25:2, 4-5
The Psalmist David long ago wrote many Psalms that still teach us truths today and help us live through
complicated situations. When we see political enemies trying to destroy people‟s reputations and lives, it is hard
to not feel hatred toward others. That is when we must focus on rightful thoughts.
The verses above instruct us in a three-step plan. Pray...read...and trust.
First David tells us to talk to our Heavenly Father and recognize He is always there for us. Following prayer,
we read from His Word and meditate on what it is trying to teach us. Finally we trust and embrace the joyful
hope He promises.
Try David‟s plan and find that peace in the midst of the storms of political life.
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Central Committee Greets New Members; Honors Retirees

by Peter Hannaford, First Vice Chairman,

Humboldt County”s new Republican Central Committee for 2011-12 will be installed at the November 4 meeting. Retiring
members will be honored at the same meeting.
Initially, the new committee will consist of those elected at the June primary, plus three ex officio members. The elected
members are: First District, Mark Erdmann, Peter Hannaford; Second District, David Crane, Jean Giannini; Third District,
Sharon Pierson, “Vee” Sorenson, Sam Trumbull; Fourth District, Parke Bostrom, Blaine O?Shaughnessy, Darus Trutna and
Tim Trutna.
Ex officio members will be Kathy Rodriguez for Congressional 1st District candidate Loren Hanks; Joy Finley for 2nd District
State Senatorial candidate Lawrence Weisner; and Gwen Morris for 1st Assembly District candidate Karen Brooks.
The new committee will begin with seven vacancies, seven in District One, two in District Two, none in Districts Three and
Four and three in District Five. Nominations to fill vacancies will be received at the first meeting, January 6.
Retiring members of the current Central Committee to be honored are outgoing Chairman Patricia Welch, Colleen Hedrick,
George Benzel, Gary Gundlach, Janine Mahoney, Joe Bonino, Linda Hills, Gene Schnell, Dan Jackson and Steve Rodriguez.

HBMWD Water Resource Planning by Barbara Hecathorn, HBMWD Director

In 2008, prompted by the loss of the 2 pulp mills and their nearly $2,000,000 contribution to the water district for the use of
our industrial water supply, the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District Board of Directors started our Water Resource Plan-
ning. This is a process to develop a long- term plan in order to protect our water rights, the Mad River watershed and help
control water rates.
The plan involved inviting our Municipal customers and divergent segment s of the community to share their ideas, knowledge,
values and experiences to develop possible uses for our permitted 60 million gallons per day of unused industrial water. The
process involved 14 members of an Advisory Committee who volunteered many hours of their time, a top water law attorney, a
gifted facilitator, the water district‟s very able General Manager and members of the community who attended public sessions.
The collaborative process produced community-based recommendations for the board‟s consideration. With constructive par-
ticipation and agreement among these divergent parties, the recommendations given ranged from pursue companies that use
water, expand the district‟s boundaries, increase in-stream flows for the benefit of the fisheries, aquaculture, recreation, and
transport of the water within or outside of the district. The Board now has a positive directive from the community to pursue
the wise use of our water and to take action to implement the Plan. For any of you that are interested, the final report is avail-
able for your review at the water district site www.hbmwd.com.
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As I was writing about the Water Resource Planning I received an article from the San Jose Mercury News/Opinion page by
Don Walsh, PHD and John Barber, Pres. of Nat‟l Resources. The following are excerpts from the article:
Water covers 75% of the earth’s surface, the ocean contains 97% of this water, 2% is held in Greenland, Antarctica and gla-
ciers. The world’s population of 6 million depends on the 1% balance. We propose that we should not only conserve, clean
up, and recycle but move/transfer water from areas that have a surplus to areas facing long term scarcity as we do in Califor-
nia. Russia with 22% of the world’s fresh water has begun an active campaign to market their water. See
www.mercurynews.com for the full article. Article also appeared in the Times Standard.

Books For Your Holiday Shopping

HRWF Cook Books will be available at our October General
Meeting at the Moose Lodge. At $15 they are well worth
having on hand for presents and hostess gifting with the
holidays fast approaching. Also at our book table will be Peter
Hannaford offering his books with the extra flourish of his well
valued autograph of your copy for a thoughtful gift and also
just to be nice to yourself.
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M ARK Y OUR C ALENDAR

October 7 Central Committee Meeting. Samoa Cookhouse, 6 p.m.
October 9 Loren Hanks, Candidate for the First Congressional District, Reception in the Palm Lounge of the
Eureka Inn, 4:00-5:30pm. Wine, punch, and Hors D’ouevers. Music, Silent Auction. Singles $30,
Couples $50.
October 16-17 CFRW Fall Conference Embassy Suites, Monterey Bay,
Seaside, Group Code CFR
October 21 HRWF General Meeting at the Moose Lodge, Fund Raiser Lunch Catered by HRWF members is
$12.00. Dessert and Beverage $6.00, Speaker/Beverage $4.00. David Morey, Speaker.
November 2 General Election - Turn out and vote!
November 19 General Meeting will be a party. Installation of Officers.

SAVE THIS VOTER INFORMATION KEET TV

California Propositions from Allison Olson, Legislative Advocate to offer views of local
CFRW Recommendations for November Propositions candidates and issues:
The CFRW Voting Body has made their recommendations for the November ballot Oct. 7 - 7:30 p.m. - Humboldt County D.A.
propositions. For more information about the propositions or our analysis, please visit Oct. 11 - 7:30 p.m. - Measure N - Balloon Tract
www.cfrw.org: Oct. 13 - 7:30 p.m. - Supervisorial District 4
Oct. 14 - 7:00 p.m. - Eureka City Council
Prop 19- Changes California Law to Legalize Marijuana and Allows It to Be Regulated Oct. 18 - 7:30 p.m. - Supervisorial District 5
and Taxed: CFRW recommends a NO vote Oct. 19 - 7:30 p.m. - State Senate District 2
Prop 20- Redistricting of Congressional Districts by the Redistricting Committee: CFRW Oct. 20 - 7:00 p.m. - Fortuna City Council
recommends a YES vote Oct. 22 - 8:00 p.m. - Crescent City D.A.
Prop 21- Establishes $18 Annual Vehicle License Surcharge to Help Fund State Parks and Oct. 25 - 7:30 p.m. - State Assembly District 1
Wildlife Programs: CFRW recommends a NO vote Oct. 27 - 7:00 p.m. - Arcata City Council
Prop 22- Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation Protection Act of 2010: CFRW Oct. 28 - 7:30 p.m. - U.S. Rep., District 1
recommends a NO vote
Prop 23- California Jobs Initiative to Suspend AB 32: CFRW recommends a YES vote During the debates, each candidate
Prop 24- Repeals Recent Legislation That Would Allow Businesses to Carry Back Losses,
Share Tax Credits, and Use a Sales-Based Income Calculation to Lower Taxable Income: will present their views on important
CFRW recommends a NO vote issues and field questions from
Prop 25- Changes Legislative Vote Requirement to Pass a Budget from Two-Thirds to a viewers, who may call in with a
Simple Majority. Retains Two- Thirds Vote Requirement for Taxes: CFRW number provided during the program.
recommends a NO vote
Prop 26- Increases Legislative Vote Requirement to Two-Thirds for State Levies and
Charges. Imposes Additional Requirements for Voters to Approve Local Levies and Charges The debates will also be simulcast live
with Limited Exceptions: CFRW recommends a YES vote on KHSU-FM (90.5).
Prop 27- Eliminates State Commission on Redistricting. Consolidates Authority for
Redistricting with Elected Representatives: CFRW recommends a NO vote
These debates are just one of many
local programs presented by KEET-
To recap: TV, as part of its ongoing commitment
Prop 19: NO Prop 24: NO to broadcast local programming,
Prop 20: YES Prop 25: NO
Prop 21: NO Prop 26: YES inspire community dialogue, and
Prop 22: NO Prop 27: NO connect with various local
Prop 23: YES organizations.

Deadline to Pass The candidate debates are presented in

partnership with KEET‟s co-sponsor,
Next Tuesday, August 31st, is the deadline for the Legislature to pass and enroll bills to be the League of Women Voters of
sent to the Governor‟s desk. That being said, we only have a limited time to urge our Humboldt County. It is the League‟s
representatives to vote NO on AB 1998: Plastic Bag Ban (Brownley, D-41). As of today, AB
1998 is still in the Senate Rules Committee. Contact your Senators today and tell them the policy to invite all candidates to
CFRW OPPOSES AB 1998. For information on AB 1998, see a previous Capitol Update at participate in candidate forums. The
www.cfrw.org. League of Women Voters is a
nonpartisan organization that does not
Correction to CFRW Fall Conference endorse candidates or political parties.
The Call to Conference for our biennial CFRW conference in Monterey is up on our website.
There is a correction to room prices, the CFRW group rate is $139, not $159 as it shows.
Please register for conference ASAP!
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October 21st brings us to the Moose Lodge Event again for:

‘Decadent Desserts & Sumptuous Salads’
***Calling All Members***
Pass a plate, share a dish, you may bring whatever you wish!
Last names starting with A-L= Dessert ~ M-Z= Salad
(Please provide a serving utensil)

11:30 Buffet Lunch ~ 12-1 p.m. General Meeting

Buffet Lunch & Speaker ~ $12.00
Dessert, Beverage & Speaker ~ $6.00
Beverage & Speaker ~ $4.00

Checks payable to HRWF for this event

Moose Lodge 4238 Campton Road, Eureka