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 34, I SSUE 8 A UGUST 2009

Colleen Hedrick, President · Joy Finley, Newsletter Editor

P RESIDENT ’ S
Humboldt Republican Women Federated
welcomes M ESSAGE
BY C OLLEEN H EDRICK
Brian Papstein We have more different directions
these days than a hot air balloon
caught in a Kansas cyclone. We are
asking everyone to save coupons they
receive and to ask family and
neighbors to save them as well. Chris
Wennerholm will send them to
overseas bases where they will help
military families stretch their budgets.
The base exchanges will accept
coupons that are up to three months
old. It’s a freebie for us but valuable
to the families. Please make it a habit
to save coupons..
Please bring in toiletries and kitchen
August 20, 2009 items for our second stint at lending a
hand to help American Business
Elks Lodge - Eureka Women Associated support their
women’s shelter. Barbara Hecathorn is
chairing this community project.
For the September meeting, we will be
“Fairness Doctrine” collecting clothing for a Soroptimist-
Sponsored battered women’s shelter.
aims to shut out Conservatives on Radio There is particular interest in clothing
that would be useful to women who
are job-hunting. Almost any closet is
Brian Papstein is owner of Eureka Broadcasting, a group of 6 radio stations. He housing clothing and accessories items
has worked in radio for 30+ years ranging from announcer, sales, and talk show- that will give a lift to people who
as in “Talk Shop” from 1983 to present day. He is a member of Idea Bank. Brian surely deserve our help.
is a 3rd generation radio-caster and his grandfather wrote jingles including the Committee meetings are in progress
famous Winston jingle. He was born in Eureka, CA and attended EHS, HSU and for the production of a cookbook by
Doane College. He is married to Angie and they have two sons, Winston and our club. A form for recipes is
Stephen. Currently he is Chairman of the Board for St. Bernard’s Catholic included in this newsletter. The book
School. Brian has served as President of Eureka Rotary, a member of: Eureka will have greater community appeal if
Babe Ruth, Humboldt County Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Exec. Com., it includes recipes from your family,
the Humboldt County Budget Task Force, the Humboldt County Parks & friends, and neighbors.
Recreation Commission, and North Coast Big Brothers/Big Sisters Board. Saturday, August 29 at 4 p.m. is the
Brian’s concern for the community is evident from his involvement. Now his time for a Meet the Candidates event
very business is under attack! Please attend this informative event! in Napa at the El Macero Country
Club…
Buffet Lunch & Speaker ~ $14.50 ~ Beverage & Speaker ~ $4.00
Don’t Miss Our August Speaker—The
Please RSVP to Colleen Hedrick at 268-0101 Liberals want to: SHUT UP RUSH,
***Lunch reservations needed and to be honored. HANNITY, AND ALL
Cancellation notice is a necessity. CONSERVATIVES ON TALK
RADIO—Let’s find out how to stop
them.
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C ONTACTS
Rep. Mike Thompson Senator Barbara Boxer Senator Diane Feinstein
269-9595 1-202-224-3553 1-202-224-3841
1-415-403-0100 1-415-393-0710

Email boxes for senator’s offices are often a lost cause because they are full. This sometimes also
happens with voice mail but persistence pays.

E DUCATION R EPORT BY S HERYL F EARRIEN

Be afraid, be very, very afraid! during the campaign paid underestimated. My advise…
For the first time I can remember, attention to the times Obama laid participate and take pictures, lots
we must pay attention to every bit out his plan to “transform and lots of pictures from every
of news that comes out of America”. Now we are all angle and set the record straight
Washington. Blink and the learning just what “change” really when a letter to the editor says the
federal government has absorbed means! crowd was 1/10 what was
yet another of our freedoms! Did actually there. Stop feeling
you ever think the government helpless and outraged and direct
would be running our banks, a car What can you do??? You can your outrage to action. Check out
company, the real estate industry continue to pay attention and the National Tea Party Patriots
(see banks above, it’s all related), share information with family, online and join the local
and now your entire physical, friends, work colleagues, Humboldt County Tea Party
mental, and emotional health (and neighbors, etc. You can (and for Patriots. You might be surprised
in many cases, your death) if many of us for the first times in at how much a couple of hours a
enough senators and congressmen our lives) add your voice to the month can turn the tide against an
don’t stand firm against the growing masses of protestors at eventual “Peoples’ Republic of
strong-arm tactics of Obama and every opportunity! One America”. Dorice Miranda and
Company? Don’t think it can’t extremely effective way is to join Gwen Morris are the go-to-girls
happen. The only thing standing the Tea Party Patriots. This who get everything done or at
between us and that nightmare is massive nation-wide grassroots least start the ball rolling. There
your congressmen and senators’ organization has materialized in will be a protest in Sacramento on
FEAR OF NOT BEING just a few months. It draws Friday, August 28 that is likely to
REELECTED! people from all walks of life and be the largest protest nationally to
every political orientation date. A bus is being rented and
together. Why? Because as the first 50 people to purchase a
The first to sound the alarm were different as we all are, the one ride for approximately $50 each
Republicans, but now even my thing we all have in common is (way cheaper than driving alone)
liberal friends are afraid and love for our country and our way will make the one-day trip.
complaining loudly! That hope of life. The “mainstream media” Contact Dorice or Gwen for more
and change thing sounded really of course is in the tank for Obama details. And please get involved!
good to a lot of people when the and refuses to accurately report on The changes Obama is rushing
only ones that would have to pay Tea Party events. They seem to through Congress are changing
for Obama’s version of nirvana think that we should blindly our nation, not only for us, but for
were the so-called greedy, evil follow their anointed one! We our children and their children
rich. They didn’t realize that even have seen that here in Humboldt FOREVER. Unless you put
their lives would be regulated County where estimates for action to your outrage, that is
from birth to assisted “end of life” participants at Tea Party CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE
issues (spelled D-E-A-T-H). Few gatherings are dramatically IN!

M EMBERSHIP BY B ARBARA H ECATHORN

At our last month’s meeting we gained 2 new members, please welcome Mary Noble from Fortuna and Pam
Phelps who came all the way from Redway. We have had 37 new members join HRWF this year, bringing
our current membership to 239 with 17 associate members.
This is a great time to be a member of our club. Please remember to invite your friends and neighbors and
family to our Luncheons and to join us in this very important and politically charged year.
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2009 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
2nd Vice Joy Finley 845-2575 joyfinley@suddenlink.net T REASURER ’ S
terryroberts@ R EPORT
Secretary Terry Roberts 599-3255 coldwellbanker.com
BY C INDY L EWIS
Treasurer Cindy Lewis 442-1187 liberty741776@sbcglobal.net
Balance 6/30/09 $2819.25
Parliamentarian Lynda Pozel 443-1283 lynda@hopkinsportraits.com
Advertising Joy Finley 845-2575 joyfinley@suddenlink.net Income +407.25
Americanism Chris Wennerholm 725-2020 chrissie.wen@gmail.com Expenses -663.25
Auditor JoAnn Stanhope 822-4776 jstanhope@suddenlink.net Balance 7/31/09 =$2563.25
Business Cathy Pierson 443-1665 cathyray@pierson1.com
Chaplain Vee Sorenson 822-2359 veesign@aol.com
Commentary Colleen Hedrick 268-0101 colleen1516@sbcglobal.net
Corr. Secretary Donna Bellairs 442-6648 debellairs@yahoo.com
County Politics Joy Finley 845-2575 joyfinley@suddenlink.net
Education Sheryl Fearrien 725-6200 schoolmarm50@sbcglobal.net
Hospitality Haline Sundet 442-2623 sun17@suddenlink.net
Host Jim Pell 496-7415 seamus@jamespell.com
Hostess Cathy Pierson 443-1665 cathyray@pierson1.net
HSU Club Margaret Stafford 822-3255 Tom-marg@suddenlink.net W AYS & M EANS
Membership Barbara Hecathorn 442-7124 hecathorn@aol.com BY J OY F INLEY
Publicity Colleen Hedrick 268-0101 colleen1516@sbcglobal.net
State Legislation Vee Sorensen 822-2359 veesign@aol.com July’s meeting was very
successful for ways and means. We
Ways & Means Joy Finley 845-2575 joyfinley@suddenlink.net had many winners and made
Name Tags Delores Theuerkauf 822-5090 erniet@suddenlink.net $183.00. Nadine Seiler won the
News Editor Joy Finley 845-2575 joyfinley@suddenlink.net hand crocheted sweater donated by
Eileen Amos. Pam Phelps won the
Program Debbie Walker 441-1126 walktalk@suddenlink.net book “Catastrophe” written by Dick
Telephone Kathy Rodriquez 839-8105 kswenrod1@yahoo.com Morris. Helen Edwards won the
Voter Registration Sue Finch 725-5896 sfinch@bigplanet.com book “Power to the People” written
by Laura Ingraham and I am not sure
Voter Registration Sonja Hauxwell 668-5260
who won the Glenn Beck book
OTHER CONTACTS: “Common Sense”. Congratulations
to all!!
Bulletin Design Scrapper’s Edge 445-9686 scrappersedge@sbcglobal.net
Website Master Bill Odonnell 442-4117 ERWF@odonnell.ws Our August meeting will be
another hodgepodge of prizes. We
have some more books and some
WEBSITES: Americana items for sale. If anyone
Humboldt Republican Women Federated www.eurekarepublicanwomen.com
National Federation of Republican Women www.nfrw.org wants to donate items, just get in
California Federation of Republican Women www.cfrw.org touch with me and remember, When
CFRW- Northern Division www.cfrw.org/divisions/northern.php Women Work, We Win!!!
Joy Finley, 845-2575
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California Legislation by Vee Sorenson

Is anyone in control concerned about our State’s economy? Has Sacramento noticed that the current
budget planning will not affect our low bond rating? Have they opened their eyes to the fact that even
with gimmicks, the deficit is still 15 billion dollars?
I am sure they know these things, so we can only assume they don’t care. Our elected officials have
only delayed, not averted, a fiscal meltdown. They have ignored the tens of billions in unfunded bonded
indebtedness and pension liabilities.
All the while the gimmickry and irresponsibility goes on in Sacramento to further the crisis, these same
people are considering a long list of economy-crippling regulations in the phony Global Warming
Solutions Act.
What is the solution? I can’t come up with one other than hoping and praying that voters will open their
eyes to what is happening and instead of returning these incompetent, self-serving people to
Sacramento...replacing them with those who have looked up the definition of fiscal restraint and believe in
it.

C HAPLAIN ’ S C ORNER BY V EE S ORENSON

We must all have experienced at one time, a small one asking us to read his or her favorite book. Those
little ones then like to snuggle up close to the reader and listen intently to a story they have probably heard
many times.
Jesus knew people liked stories and his telling was usually about common things. That was the reason he
was known for his many parables. In one, he used the simple mustard seed to demonstrate about
faith. Here is an example of something that starts out very small and its potential is used as an example of
how tiny things can grow into powerful things.
It reminds me of the Tea Party our forefathers were responsible for. That episode has echoed through the
pages of our nation’s history, inspiring many generations. In recent months, that lesson of success has
grown into something much larger than what took place in Boston.
I like to think that the small idea years ago was picked up by those who still care and have a deep love for
our country. That small idea has grown into something we should all be a part of. The local TEA PARTY
PATRIOTS deserve all of our support.
Let the parable of Jesus and the mustard seed come alive in our hearts, growing into something powerful
and meaningful for our country.
Jesus left us with a great parable to inspire and see us through these critical times.

W OMEN ’ S S HELTER BY B ARBARA H ECATHORN

Thanks to all the ladies who brought much needed items for the ladies at the Women’s Shelter. You do-
nated a wonderful selection of shampoos, soaps, body lotions and powder, toothpaste and brushes and an
array of personal items. The American Business Women’s Association members with whom we paired to
collect and donate were very pleased with all we had gathered. And needless to say the Women’s Shelter
was also very pleased and thankful for the generous amount of supplies you gave.
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A MERICANISM R EPORT : F LY THE F LAG BY C HRIS W ENNERHOLM

SOLUTION TO THE HEALTH CARE CRISIS:
With Obama's radical proposals for 'government health care' (can you say
‘enforced senior euthanasia’??), here is an alternate suggestion...

When you turn 70, you get a gun and 4 bullets. You are allowed to shoot 2 senators and 2 representatives. Of course, you
will be sent to prison where you will get 3 meals a day, a roof over your head and all the health care you need!!! New teeth,
new glasses, new hip/ knee/ kidney/ lung/ heart? No problem. And who will be paying for all of this? The same government
that just told you that you are too old for health care. And, since you are a prisoner, you don't have to pay income tax either!
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THE 10 COMMANDMENTS ACCORDING TO OBAMA:
After observing Obama, we have concluded that this President lives and governs according to his own set of "Ten Com-
mandments," and certainly NOT the Ten we learned in Sunday School!

http://news.newsmax.com/?KKO6X1n3t0NRs9L4.YIZX2T6fQbztfUAK&http://patriotupdate.com/leftyloonzI. Thou shalt

have no God in America, except for me. For we are no longer a Christian nation and, after all, I am the chosen One. (And like
God, I do not have a birth certificate.)
II. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, unless it is my face carved on Mt. Rushmore.
III. Thou shalt not utter my middle name in vain (or in public). Only I can say Barack Hussein Obama.
IV. Remember tax day, April 15th, to keep it holy.
V. Honour thy father and thy mother until they are too old and sick to care for. They will cost our public-funded health-care
system too much money.
VI. Thou shalt not kill, unless you have an unwanted, unborn baby. For it would be an abomination to punish your daughter
with a baby.
VII. Thou shalt not commit adultery if you are conservative or a Republican. Liberals and Democrats are hereby forgiven for
all of their infidelity and immorality, but the careers of conservatives will be forever destroyed.
VIII. Thou shalt not steal, until you've been elected to public office. Only then is it acceptable to take money from hard-
working, successful citizens and give it to those who do not work, illegal immigrants, or those who do not have the motiva-
tion to better their own lives.
IX. Thou shalt not discriminate against thy neighbor unless they are conservative, Caucasian, or Christian.
X. Thou shalt not covet because it is simply unnecessary. I will place such a heavy tax burden on those that have achieved the
American Dream that, by the end of my term as President, nobody will have any wealth or material goods left for you to
covet.

A huge rally will be held in Sacramento at the

Warren Reese, associate member of HRWF, was the winner of
the gift basket donated by Cher Ae Heights in Trinidad. The
basket was presented by HRWF President Colleen Hedrick.
Capitol on Friday, August 28. Spokes persons said
grassroots’ organizations representing California
farmers, California truckers, California loggers and
the people of California are coming together to tell
elected officials that our state is suffering from over
regulation.
Tea Party leaders said, “Leave us alone,” is their
message. The rally starts at noon and runs until
5:00. Speakers will talk about health care, AB 32-
California’s Cap & Trade, AB118, ( the bill to
rescind AB 32) and the Environmental Protection
agency shutting off irrigation to farmers in the
central valley. The goal is to get the attention of
government officials and ask them to address the
people’s concerns and issues. For more information
use www.sac828.org . A chartered bus is leaving
our area and returning to Eureka that day or choose
to attend on your own! If you would like more details
or to join Tea Party Patriots call 707-498-3101.
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M ARK Y OUR C ALENDAR

Aug. 20 Speaker Brian Papstein—Fairness Doctrine
Aug. 29 Meet Candidates - El Macero Country Club 4 p.m.
Sept. 10-13 NFRW Biennial Convention - Orlando, Florida
Sept. 17 Steve Baric—Insuring Fair Elections
Oct. 15 Speaker Patricia Welch—Campaigns
Oct. 16-18 Biennial Convention, Marriott - Ontario, California
Nov. 14-15 Division Fall Convention, Hilton - Concord, California
Nov. 19 Bake Sale Scheduled

Let’s nip the blue dogs by Colleen Hedrick

Four of the Democrat Blue Dogs
decided to cut a deal with the
Liberals in the House of
Representatives and support the
one-size-fits-all medical bill that
is now commonly called
“Obamacare.” The four need to be
on the telephone calling list of
every freedom-loving person in
this country:
Bart Gordon (TN) 202-225-4231,
Zack Space (OH) 202-226-6265,
Baron
Hill (IN) 202-225-5315, and Mike
Ross (AR) 202-225-3772.
It is common that members of
congress take the position of not
relating to citizens out of their
voting area, but what they do so
often affects all of us. I find it
completely realistic that voters
say, “Let’s all call them up and
tell it like it is, for the good they
do and equally for the bad.”
A great comment has been
making the rounds about the Blue
Dogs: “The Blue Dogs bark a lot,
then they lay down, roll over, and
play dead.” That seems pretty
doggone accurate, so let’s dial and
wake them up. If you are good at
it, I suggest growling a little
where appropriate.

here a czar, there a czar,

everywhere a czar, czar by Colleen Hedrick
Currently we are paying more
than 30 Czars and these people
are only accountable to President
Obama. We don’t know what all
these people do. We do know they
all get salaries and benefits. We
also know that it has been said
that some of them have no
background related to their Czar-
ship (I don’t know if that’s a word
but it seems appropriate.) The rest
of it may be better known as time
goes along.
Michelle Obama, for reasons
unknown, is listed as part of the
administration. Who recalls
seeing her name on the ballot?
However it happened, she has a
staff of more than 20 persons to
do her bidding. They all have
impressive job titles, but what
they do is not known. The latter
makes perfect sense since we do
not know what the first lady’s job
is for the administration. We do
know that she is focused on
looking great while she does it
since, beyond her 20 member
staff, she takes along a hairdresser
and a cosmetologist when she
travels.
It has only been in more recent
times that first ladies have had
taxpayer-paid staff members.
Mamie Eisenhower had only a
personal secretary and she was
responsible for her salary. Other
first ladies since those days have
had one- to three- member staffs.
But let’s get back to the Czar
thingy. The new Czar for the
scary health bill is called the
“Health Care Commissioner.” If
this crazy legislation passes, we
have simply got to figure out how
to get on the good side of
whoever that is. They will be
empowered to determine whether
coverage is or is not “acceptable.”
The nitty gritty translation of
“acceptable” is ‘do they live or do
they die?’ So the sooner we know
something about his background,
the better. It is interesting to
speculate on what that
background may be. It doesn’t
seem likely a doctor is in the
running since the members of
congress who are doctors are
warning us not to touch the plan
with a long stick. Economists
have warned the costs are beyond
all reason, so they’re blacklisted.
Personally, I am voting for the
hairdresser and the cosmetologist,
because if I’ve got to go, I for
damned sure want to look better
than good while I am going.
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