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More than 60 people, most of them volunteers, were on hand last month for Fortuna Senior Services’ annual volunteer luncheon. Five women who teach classes for Fortuna Senior Services were honored as the agency’s “Volunteers of the Year.
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[Guest post by Carl Young]
It’s finally official. Thirty-five years after the war ended in Vietnam, a welcoming home for the Veterans of the Vietnam war has been established.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill last September, AB 717, which calls for an annual “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” on March 30. The Board of Supervisors, and local cities will be doing resolutions supporting it. Sadly, local veterans are deeply split on the issue of even having a day for Vietnam veterans.
Our country was deeply divided during the Vietnam war, and at times some people were hostile to the returning veterans. Those memories still haunt some Vietnam veterans. The damage done to our fellow Vietnam veterans, and their families, is incalculable. Many will never see their “Welcome Home,” because they prematurely died due to aliments associated with their military service.
I support the establishment of this long overdue day of remembrance, in which 58,000 U.S. troops died and more than 300,000 were wounded. These statistics don’t include the number of suicides, mental health, destroyed families and the illnesses directed associated with our service.
Additionally there is the possibility that many other birth defects and aliments suffered by our children are because of their parents exposure to Agent Orange. The Department of Veterans Affairs only recognizes a few birth defects like Spina bifida.
I think Daniel L. Lawrence, President, of the Humboldt Memorial Chapter 781, Vietnam Veterans of America summed it up well, “We are the only defenders of freedom in this country to be vilified, berated and shunned by our own people. If this resolution brings peace to many Vietnam vets then I am all for it. It’s said that time heals all wounds. I guess not enough time has passed for me to heal my wounds. I am pleased that our country has chosen to not place the blame for this current war on those who doing the fighting. instead placing the blame where it belongs on our so called leadership. For all the problems these new veterans will face, being shunned by their own people will not be one of them.”
Maybe, California’s enactment of a special day to recognize Vietnam veterans will encourage other states to follow, someday making it a national holiday. I also support the idea of establishing a similar day for the forgotten veterans of the Korean War. It’s the very least we can do for those who served so faithfully.
I encourage everyone to attend the reading of the Resolutions with the following government agencies: Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, on March 23, at 9:00 a.m; the Fortuna City Council meeting on March 15 at 6:00 p.m.; Ferndale (already presented March 4th); Rio Dell March 16th at 6:30Pm and the City of Arcata March 17, at 6:00 p.m. As far as I know, there aren’t any other plans locally to recognize this special day for Vietnam veterans on March 30.
Lastly, I would like to thank the folks at the Eureka VA and Mental Health Clinics and our local Vet Center for the excellent care they provide. I’m hopeful the VA can further support local medical and mental health providers and our veterans through the “fee basis” program, and the establishment of local VA speciality clinics. The professionalism of the staff has been remarkable, as well as the coordination of care with local providers.
Tags: Arcata, ca, California, city council, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, Governor, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, law, Local, Northern California, Rio Dell
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The Johanna Rodoni for Assessor 2010 Campaign announced today that Johanna has officially filed as a candidate for Humboldt County Assessor and took the Candidate’s Oath.
“My decision to run for the office of County Assessor is based on my long-standing interest in making government efficient and responsive to the needs of the people,” said Rodoni.
“As Director of the Buckeye Conservancy, Johanna Rodoni demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the appraisal process and review capabilities. She is clearly capable of the administrative skills required for the elected position of Humboldt County Assessor,” stated Robert H. Shaw, MAI Licensed Appraiser.
Johanna ‘s endorsements include: Jill Duffy, Humboldt County 5th District Supervisor;
Gary Philp, Humboldt County Sheriff; Loretta Nickolaus, Retired Humboldt County Chief Administrative Officer; Mark Wheetley, Arcata City Council Member;
Patrick Whitchurch, Mayor, City of Fortuna; Ken Zanzi, Fortuna City Council Member;
Mike Dunker, Rio Dell City Council Member; Frank Jager, Eureka City Council Member; Roy Curless, Retired County Chief Appraiser / Current Board Chairman Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District; Allen Baird, Licensed Civil Engineer; Leonard Whitchurch, Professional Engineer; Mike Moore, Professional Licensed Surveyor; Mel Kreb, Humboldt County Planning Commissioner;
Dennis Mayo, Humboldt County Planning Commissioner / McKinleyviile Community Services District Board Member; Lon Winburn, Fire Chief, Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department; Mike Pigg, Northern Humboldt Union School District Board Member; and
Robert H. Shaw, MAI Licensed Appraiser.
For more information on Johanna Rodoni and her campaign for Humboldt County Assessor, please visit: www.johannarodoni.com
Source: Press Release
Tags: ca, Eureka, Fortuna, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Johanna Rodoni, Northern Humboldt
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According to the president of the Friends of the Fortuna Library, Jane DeHaan, Library Day is the one big fundraiser of the year for the non profit organization.
Tags: California, Fortuna, Humboldt, Northern California
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Daffodils — those harbingers of spring — will be again be celebrated in Fortuna on March 20 and 21 at the River Lodge in Fortuna. Organized by the Fortuna Garden Club, the show will have hundreds of displays of daffodils, such as cut flowers, in floral arrangements, or growing in containers, showing bright colors and intriguing forms.
Tags: California, Fortuna, Humboldt, Northern California, River Lodge
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St. Joseph’s Parish of Fortuna will host their 4th Annual Shenanigans Celebration and Fundraiser on Sunday, March 14 at the River Lodge in Fortuna. A lively and entertaining evening is planned along with a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner.
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This not your typical circus with large animals and tight rope acts. You can expect one of a kind entertainment with the Kent Family Magic Circus when they will be performing two shows in Fortuna this Saturday, March 6, at the Fortuna Middle School Little Theater at 1:30 p.m.
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Both sides stated their case and the alleged victim took the stand in the first day of trial for a Fortuna teacher accused of having sex with one of her students.
Tags: Fortuna, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt County News, Local, sex, Trial
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The Fortuna Police Department is scheduling a drunken driving/driver’s license checkpoint for Friday night. The department said the checkpoint is scheduled between 8 p.
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The second trial of a Fortuna teacher accused of having unlawful sexual intercourse with — and molesting or annoying — a minor is scheduled to start today.
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In preparation for another difficult budget year, Humboldt State University has taken one to two months off the schedule of nearly 80 employees. ”Fortunately, we were able to avoid a situation in which people actually lost their jobs,”
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Three girls at Fortuna High School learn a valuable lesson in generosity when their donation to Haiti was reciprocated with a surprise gift. News Channel 3’s Ranjini Srinivasan has more.
Tags: California, Eureka, Fortuna, Humboldt, KIEM, Northern California
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The Fortuna Depot Museum opened a new exhibit on Feb. 20 called “Lillian Ross Henderson and the City of Fortuna.” Lillian Ross was born in Fortuna in 1906, the same year that Fortuna became an incorporated city.
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On Saturday, March 13, area physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses, therapists and other professionals have an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Tags: California, Fortuna, Humboldt, Northern California, River Lodge
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Colorectal Cancer, Prevention and Early Detection will be the topic of the March 9 presentation of the Fortuna Senior Services Wellness Lecture.
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