JUNE 2011 HRWF Redwood Alert

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HRWF

Constitutional Law and Common Law will

be the topic addressed by guest speaker,Gene Owens, at our June 16th meeting.Gene is a former Marine and Vietnam veteran.He has a B.A. degree in Fine Arts from theUniversity of Dominguez Hills. He is the founderof a recently formed organization, Citizens forthe Republic, which teaches the United StatesConstitution, Constitutional Law and CommonLaw at their meetings.

Gene lives in Fortuna with his wife, Joan. Fortwenty years, he owned a parrot pet circus and

did shows at school assemblies and amuse-ment parks all over the United States. He alsotaught Basic American Civics at youth campsfor ve years.

HumboldtRepublican

Women WelcomeGene Owens

11:30 AM Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 PM445 Herrick, Eureka

Lunch & Speaker ~ $14.50 Beverage & Speaker ~ $4.00

Payable to Elks Lodge

THIS MONTH - Please RSVP to Colleen Hedrick

phone 268-0101 or email colleen1516 @ sbcglobal.net by Monday, June 13thEarly lunch reservations appreciated and to be honored

Thursday,

June16,2011

General Meeting: June 16th

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President Debbie Walker 441-1126 walktalk @ suddenlink.net1st Vice Margaret Staord 822-3255 tom-marg @ suddenlink.net2nd Vice Gwen Morris 498-3101 smlboss @ aol.comTreasurer Mary Jerland 443-1228 rjerland @ sbcglobal.netRecording Secretary Carol Del Biaggio 786-4832 cdel2 @ frontiernet.netParliamentarian Barbara Hecathorn 442-7124 hecathorn @ aol.com

Director-at-Large Pat Murphy 441-9206 vpatm @ suddenlink.netAmericanism/Coupon Project Chris Wennerholm 725-2020 chrissie.wen @ gmail.AuditorJoAnn Stanhope [email protected] Co-Chair Vee Sorenson 822-2359 veesign @ aol.comCo-Chair Esther Holmes 677-3219 esthersholmes @ gmail.comCookbook Co-Chair Cindy Lewis 442-1187 liberty741776 @ sbcglobal.netCo-Chair Colleen Hedrick 268-0101 colleen1516 @ sbcglobal.netCorrespondence Secretary Donna Bellairs 442-6648 debellairs @ yahoo.comEducation Co-Chair Mary Scott 442-3056 marygscott @ sbcglobal.netCo-Chair Sheryl Fearrien 726-0147 schoolmarm50 @ sbcglobal.netVoter Registration/Campaigns Mary Scott 442-3056 marygscott @ sbcglobal.nHospitality Haline Sundet 442-2623 sun17 @ suddenlink.net

Luncheon Reservations Margaret Staord 822-3255 tom-marg @ suddenlink.Membership Terry Roberts 599-3255 terry @ terryroberts.netName Tags Delores Theuerkauf 822-5090 erniet @ suddenlink.netNewsletter/Website Editor Rose Welsh 839-2935 peoplearefunny @ suddenlinNewsletter Chris Wennerholm 725-2020 chrissie.wen @ gmail.comPublicity/ Sponsorships Colleen Hedrick 268-0101 colleen1516 @ sbcglobal.ne

Photographer Olga Duperie 407-8424 tod833 @ suddenlink.netNational Legislation Gwen Morris 498-3101 smlboss @ aol.comState Legislation Vee Sorensen 822-2359 veesign @ aol.comWays and Means Linda Arata 839-5054 jaratal @ msn.comTelephone Chair Laura Bush 839-5538 laura.b.2009 @ gmail.comNancy Elcock 443-2529 nancyelcock @ suddenlink.net

Pat Stolte 725-4031 patstolte @ prodigy.netIrene Stidston 445-2732 istidston @ gmail.comPearl Micheli 445-9650 pamram9650 @ att.netKay Parris 442-9232 aparris @ suddenlink.netLinda Arata 839-5054 jaratal @ msn.comSarah Bogenreif 441-9595 sarahbo79 @ yahoo.com

National Federation of Republican Women nfrw.orgCalifornia Federation of Republican Women cfrw.org

Check our GET INVOLVED page on the website

This is a comprehensive list of links and contact info for elected ocials. It includelinks to meeting agendas, email addresses for Letters to the Editor, and links,addresses and phone numbers for Federal, State and local Representatives.

From President Barack Obama, to Governor Jerry Brown, to the Board of Supervis(Humboldt and Del Norte), the City Councils of Arcata, Blue Lake, Crescent City,Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, Rio Dell and Trinidad, to the Community Services DistrHumboldt Bay Municipal Water District, and Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation anConservation District, youll nd all the information you need.

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We celebrated Memorial Day atthe end of last month. I noticedthe mention of God and hisblessings on our land in several ofthe presentations I heard at theMemorial Day service I attended.Our traditions are steeped in a

belief in God.

I loved the way Netanyahuended his impressive speechbefore the Joint Members ofCongress.

God continue to blessAmerica, he said, with deeppassion.

Irving Berlin, a poor RussianJewish immigrant, cherished theGod he served. I believe one of

his most famous songs came fromthe heart of one who truly lovedAmerica.

God Bless AmericaWhile the storm clouds gather,

far across the sea,Let us swear allegiance,

to a land thats free.Let us all be grateful,

for a land so fair,As we raise our voices

in a solemn prayer.

God bless America,land that I love.Stand beside her and guide her

Through the night witha light from above.

From the mountains,to the prairies,

to the ocean white with foamGod bless America,

my home sweet home.

Presidents Messageou can hardly miss the eerily familiar tone that the news is

dreadful from one end of the country to the other and then yglance around the world. Evidently there is a 'spring' happenin

the Arab world while the temps rise to well over 100 degrees. Iis supposed to just - go away, and our own nation is up-side-down lite

ally! With this much change and little in our pockets, we must grasp th

reins and take charge like never before just for survival.Our own HRWF Club will adjourn in July and August ~ this is a non-election year ~ and meet again on September 15th. Although we havemore time for family over the summer break we will be diligent with ogreat projects, like MELP, and Socks For Soldiers, the Military CoupoProject (over $80,000 to date) and extra events.

The Republican of the Year Event honoring Dennis Hunter and ourmember Karen Brooks will be June 23rd at the Ingomar. Ward Conneis the keynote speaker. Let's begin with this event to rally for 2012. ConJoy Finley at 845-2575 for reservations.

July 4th begins celebrations and we will have a HRWF/GOP booth in O

Town and again at the Humboldt County Fair in Ferndale, August 11th21st! Thanks for signing up with Colleen at 268-0101~ it is truly a blast

We look forward to the fall when we will honor club members for theircommitment to HRWF ~ we started in 1938 and we are proud to say whave a long history of conservative Republicans that are sharing in it.

Our website www.hrwf-ca.org is a fantastic source and will be the goplace all the way through the election season. Sign on as a friend withFacebook and follow us on Twitter, and use this to stay up with currentevent and as for contacting local, state, and national oces, news andmore! We are ready to help you in one step ~ thats teamwork!God Bless ~ Pray for America!

Chaplains Report

2011 CalendarJune 6 D-Day

June 14 National Flag DayJune 16 General Meeting, see front page for details

June 19 Fathers DayJune 23 Republican of The Year Dinner at the Ingomar

Ward Connerly, Keynote Speaker - Advance Reservation RequiredJuly 4 HRWF/ GOP Booth ~ Old TownAugust 2 Declaration of Independence signedAugust 11-21 County Fair Booths

HRWF/GOP & Honor Flight BoothAugust 14 Honor Flight Fundraiser at the ElksSeptember 9 California, the 34th StateSeptember 15 HRWF resumes meetings ~ Elks

September 25 REPUBLICAN PICNIC ~ Rohner ParkSeptember 29-Oct 2 36th NFRW Convention, Kansas City


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Ways& Means

Ways& Means

Our May Opportunity Drawing

items were donated by DebbieWalker, Gwen Morris and

Linda Arata.

The winners were Doug Vieyra,

Sonja Hauxwell and Rose

Welsh.

To donate a prize for futuredrawings, please telephoneLinda Arata at 839-5054

Many thanksto each member who countedtheir blessings and returnedthe tax form with a contribu-tion. As dicult as it may be forRepublicans to accept onemore tax, you have joined inthe fun and have been a benetto our 2011 budget. For thosewho need a reminder, there isno penalty for a late return!

Gratefully,

Treasurer

Fundraising

he Humboldt County budget is in a world of hurt. News from thCourthouse talks of 8% budget cuts for each department. Layo

are imminent. Department heads warn that such cuts will carry conse-quences. The public has been asked to attend meetings and present id

Has there been any mention of an overall study of a reduced salarysystem? There has been little information on thoughts to reduce anysalaries except that released by the Grand Jury about a year ago.

The only ones targeted at that point were the members of the CountyBoard of Supervisors. In 2009, the Board had given itself a 3% raise witthe annual salary set at $77,000. The Grand Jury thought the salaries wtoo high when compared to County Supervisors in Shasta.

I have a few questions for you citizens of Humboldt County. Do you ththat the Board members make too much money? Do you think it fair tostudy the possibility of a reduced salary system?

It is your tax money that funds the system and you should have an opinion. If you want to know more about county salaries, go to your compuand enter Humboldt County Online Job Application System. You will

the salaries for all Humboldt County jobs and I think that you will agreethat the County Supervisors should not be singled out. Granted, they aresponsible for the operation of the County. Personally, I think that mopeople are too lazy or dont have the know how or guts to force anoverall salary study, yet they complain about high wages in the publicsector.

Lets take a look at the salaries for Humboldtselected ocials as listed on the County web page:

(Keep in mind that the salary mentioned does not include

longevity pay or any of the fringe benets allowed)

County Supervisor - $81,500, Coroner/Public Administrator - $102,500,Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Recorder and Treasurer-Tax Collector each

$111,000, Sheri - $146,000, District Attorney $154,900.

Next are the salaries over $100,000 forthe appointed department heads:

The Agricultural Commissioner/ Sealer of Weights and Measures and CountyLibrarian, each - $102,500, Director of Community Development Services -

$115,300, Director of Child Support Services - $120,200, Director of PublicWorks - $120,600, Personnel Director - $120,900, Chief Probation Ocer -$121,100, Conict Counsel and Public Defender, each - $130,800, CountyCounsel - $152,400, Director of Health and Human Services - $166,600 CouAdministrative Ocer - $169,000

Fred Nelson, for Community Comment on KINS radio

Debbies Note:The totals listed above and all of this public information is avaiable as they work for us~ the list is long. Controller John Chiang -California StateController's Oce report: http://lgcr.sco.ca.gov/Default.aspx lists every countCalifornia showing the latest report as 2009~ aren't we in 2011? Another point toquestion is the State Controller reports Humboldt County as having 7 supervisorswhere we have only 5. Whatever you take away from these numbers or any reseawe do on our own to clarify them, these two facts alone certainly show the lack oaccuracy and unbelievable disregard of the people~ 2009, really? Are they kiddingis interesting that the Democrat-controlled state of California wants to raise taxes

place of cutting their budget~ maybe they don't want us to know the real scoop o

our bankrupt state. Look for the follow-up on our website:

www.hrwf-ca.org

Fred Nelson: Guest Post

Count your blessings


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CaliforniaLegislative Report

According to State Auditor Howle, the Commission Teachers' Credentialing needs a drastic overhaul.Her report stated that credentialing, which handlesteacher discipline, was one of the worst-run stateagencies she has ever seen.

At one point, it had a backlog of three years in reviewing and responding to credible allegations, includingsuch outrageous behavior as teachers showingpornography to middle schoolers, urinating in theclassroom and working as prostitutes.

Lawmakers found it important to address hotel

sheets. Recently, state legislators pondered a unionbacked bill mandating the use of tted bottom sheein all hotel rooms. In response, hoteliers say the ttemandate could cost the industry $20 million dollarsstatewide. They call it a ridiculous, unnecessary piecof legislation that is sidetracking politicians from far

more pressing work, like balancing the budget.Although this may seem outlandish, just look at thelight bulbs the Federal Government has mandated fouse in your home.

The Governor has a million dollar man. His name William Lightbourne and he has been named to heaCalifornias new Special Services Department. He wibe collecting more than $343,000.00 in annual pay abenets in an unusual hiring arrangement that will

make him one of the states top-paid bureaucrats.Lightbourne will also receive a $400.00 per month caallowance.

It is easy to see why our state is in its present nanciasituation.

Somehow, run-of-the-mill Democrats and their even

more rabid ideologic progressive cousins seem to believeeverybodys lives would be enhanced if only government

were allowed to intervene and save us from ourselves.We see this again and again. The truth is, Ronald Reagan

had it right, Government IS the problem.

Case-in-point, Oakland, California: Oakland has alwayshad high unemployment, few opportunities for minori-

ties, and black-on-black deadly violence, right?????WRONG! Oakland was the land of opportunity, a boom-

town for black and white entrepreneurs alike, during theCalifornia Gold Rush and again at the completion of the

Transcontinental Railroad. Because of Californias low costof living and the social freedom in Oakland, blacks had

unrestrained ability to buy homes, acquire wealth, andachieve civic prestige. So, what happened to change all

this??? The Democrats and Progressives!!!

The Progressives began their slow progression (no punintended) of inltrating the once truly successful city at

multiple levels. While many Democrats truly believegovernment is the key to improve lives, progressives

always intended to transform what they touched intosomething completely dierent. To believe otherwise is

just plain nave! (Humph, just think back to the electionof 2008 fundamentally change America but that is a

column for another day.) Progressives have always beenconnected to the purposes of socialism, communism,

and the like. Just read their rhetoric from the early daysforward. It is all there. The revolutionary left became a

permanent xture with deep historic roots in Oaklandfrom the early 20th century. By the 1970s, the Black

Panthers had a stronghold there, using a learning centeras a front for diverting charitable donations and govern-

ment grants primarily from prominent white leftists inorder to hire gunmen and keep them in fancy cars and

clothes and drugs, and, when necessary, out of jail.Lyndon Johnsons Great Society naively triggered unin-

tended consequences crime, poverty, Illiteracy, andunwed motherhood, essentially keeping people trapped

in a permanent underclass. How truly tragic! Oakland

was once the home to a blossoming black middle class -the welfare state has done to black Americans what theharshest form of racism couldnt do. And that is, destroy

the black family. The irony is that, for the past forty years,Oaklanders have continued to elect people from the

same party that ruined their lives!

Information from Larry Kelleys article, Disaster by the

Bay Townhall magazine, April 2011.

COMING FOR 2011-12 SCHOOL YEAR

EXCITING NEWS ABOUT THE

HRWF SCHOLARSHIP$500Will be awarded to a deserving high school graduate

with an additional $500to be awarded upon completionof their

Freshman year if they maintain a 3.0 GPA.

RECIPIENT MUST BE RELATED TO SOMEONE IN HRWF.

DO YOU HAVE A POSSIBLE RECIPIENT IN YOUR FAMILY

Applications will be availablefor the 2011-12 school year.

Additional scholarhips/info at our website www.hrwf-ca.org.

Education Report


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One hundred thirty-four dead, the worse tornado seasonsince the 50s and where is our president? Oh yes, he is

touring the British Isles and Europe giving our money aw

and spending like there is no tomorrow. Our nation cont

ues to take a beating from Mother Nature and nally the

president shows up to visit the people of Joplin. I unde

stand he was only there briey and then o to play golf.

Is it my imagination or is it true the major media is missin

in action also? They seem to give Mr. Obama a pass on a

his short comings. Who owns the press? They certainly

were very vocal when Mr. Bush was perceived to be unresponsive during the Katrina Hurricane disaster. I am not

calling for special treatment but rather fair treatment by

media.

Last night my phone rang and when I answered, it was M

Thompsons recorded message for constituents who are

his phone list. If you have never been on one of his Pho

Town Hall, dont bother. Except for a very few who want

hold his feet to the re, most are swooning over him. It w

denitely throw you into a sugar overload!

So, as we enter the summer months, stay connected andinformed, it should be interesting what they wind up doi

about the debt ceiling and so many other issues.

Missing in Action

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Humboldt Republican Women

Dear President Obama:

I am writing today with a somewhat unusual request.

First and foremost, I will be asking that you return

America to its August 20th,1959 borders so that

Hawaii is no longer a state and you are no longer a citizen.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu


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MembershipReport

Remember our challenge,Membership Match!

Match your membership by bringing in one new member this year and

will double our membership! Some people may not realize that HRWF been an organization since 1938!

Please welcome our new members, Rita Wesa, Carla Olson, Marilyn CarKathrin Burleson, Minzelle Oliveria, Rose Welsh, Cheryl Brown, JacqueliGiuntini, Marlene Gin, and Linda Jonckheere. Our New Associate meare Jerry Partain, Eugene Schnell, and Phil Arnot!

July and August HRWF will be going dark. That is when we will be puttitogether our Membership Roster for those members that expressed a dto share their contact information with other members. We will be havbusiness section too. I think this will be a great tool for networking andsocializing outside of the HRWF monthly meetings. For new or renewin

members, if youd like to share your information, there is a checkbox onMembership form. Please do check it, when you send in your $30. memship dues.

Remember WIN = Women in NumbersWIN!

Update: Andy WestfaOur May guest speaker, Andy Westfall, was truly

enjoyable and has won an outstanding award.

The 15th Annual Independent Publisher Book

Awards contest in the Photography category

announced their winners and Andy was honore

with a third place tie out of their 3,000 entrants

May 23rd at the ceremony in New York.

His 256 page book, Humboldt Heartland", featu

wonderful photographs and captures memories

the past.

An autographed copy is available

from Andy at 786-4659.

Dear Socks for Soldiers,In 2007-2008 your organization

sent socks to an Infantry Battalion thatI served with in Sadir City Baghdad. It was

a very kind gesture and so well received and

appreciated by each and every soldier. I know thateach soldier was blessed by your generosity and caring

spirit and willingness, on short notice, to ship to so many.I am now the unit chaplain for the Special Troops BN,2nd BCT, 4ID out of Fort Carson, CO. Our Soldiers areon another deployment to Afghanistan. Could yourorganization help us once again by sending socks(and maybe some chapstick) to our Battalion? We

would denitely appreciate it. If so, you may send itto my chapel in Farah Afghanistan. We have 800 (550

men and 250 women) total Troops in our BN. Any assis-tance your organization could oer would be greatly

appreciated. God bless you and all those that help you.

CH(CPT) Rod GilliamUNIT CHAPLAIN

Brigade Special Troops BattalionSecond Brigade Combat Team

Fourth Infantry Division

Fort Carson, CO 80902

Based on this request, Socks for Soldiers and Big RedCountry KRED 92.3 FM put together a drive to collect

1600 or more of chapstick. Collection was held until June3rd at many businesses in our county. Paulette wants tothank you for the many generous monetary gifts given

from HRWF members and our club donation of $100 that

will again be contributing to the pending shipment.Call Paulette Gilliam, Socks for Soldiers, 442-9322

for details of this July 4th gift!(an actual letter)

REMEMBER TO FLY THE FLAG:JUNE 6 - D-DAY

JUNE 14 - FLAG DAY

JUNE 19 - FATHERS' DAY

AmericanismReport

Note:Membership Applications are available online at our website,

just print the pdf le and send your application to:

HRWF c/o Terry Roberts4425 Chan Road

McKinleyville, CA 95519


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Our fundraiser at Blue Lake Casino was a great success! Wonderful spirit, lots of vets showed up and were

enthusiastically honored (and they had a great time) and we raised over $15,000. At Honor Flights Humboldt

County Fair booth, August 11-21, vets will be on hand to talk with people (and receive honor, thanks and prais

please volunteer for the booth with the veterans~call Kathrin at 677-0490. Our next big fundraiser will be hos

by the Elks Club on Sunday, August 14 and the Yurok Tribe is planning a salmon barbecue ~ date pending ~ ple

join us! Thanks to the help and generosity of patriotic Americans of the North Coast!

www.northcoasthonoright.com

39 vets made the trip - and received a heart-warmingwelcome home with color guard, music and flags flying

Honor Flight Update

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