The 2019 awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Business Leadership Awards dinner on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Arcata Community Center. Get tickets at eventbrite.com.
OBITUARY: Mark Anderson Turner, Jan. 31, 1953 – Dec. 12, 2019
Mark Anderson Turner was born on a snowy night in a hospital in Louisville, Kentucky on Jan. 31, 1953. His Dad, Jim, was a teacher in the Indiana University extension across the Ohio River in New Albany, Indiana. Initially, it was a rural life until the Turners relocated to a Chicago suburb when his Dad…
Registration open for Silver Anniversary Godwit Days
The 2020 program incorporates many aspects of the animals and habitats that make up our beautiful North Coast. The line-up consists of nearly 90 field trips, workshops, lectures, and events like the “Big Day,” where participants travel by van around Humboldt County to spot more than 100 bird species.
Senior News partners with Mad River Union, Times-Standard
“Everyone gets a little older every day, but Senior News is not just about aging,” Pease said. “We look at topics like Humboldt’s great outdoors, health care, friendships and social life, humor, childhood, art and music — stories of interest to everybody.”
Dogtown: Meet Red, a little dog with lots of character; and goofy-woofy Basil
Both of these boys are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and ready for their forever homes. And if this article piques your interest about fostering, please contact me at [email protected]!
2020 nonprofit nominees offer community, commedia and media
Joellen Clark-Peterson Arcata Chamber of Commerce ARCATA – Every year, the Arcata Chamber of Commerce offers its Business Leadership Awards in six categories: Business of the Year, as decided by the City of Arcata’s Economic Development Committee; Small Business of the Year; Nonprofit of the Year; New Chamber Member of the Year; Hospitality and Tourism…
Eco-Briefs through Jan. 20, 2020
LAMPREY LECTURE On Friday, Jan. 17, Damon Goodman of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will reprise his fascinating lecture, “The Biology & Conservation of Native Lampreys.” Lampreys often are overlooked in riverine management, but they play a critical role in the ecology of our rivers as ecosystem engineers and food web superstars. This talk…
Patti Stammer: McKinleyville Senior Center reopens after holidays
There was a little typo in my last column about the opening of the McKinleyville Senior Center. I mentioned that the center was opening on the Jan. 6. Oops. Too many holiday eggnogs. We are resumed our regular schedule on Monday, Jan. 13. Many volunteers and instructors may still be on vacation so please call(…
Obituary: Ronald Edwin Lindblad July 26, 1938 – Dec. 5, 2019
He was born July 26, 1938 in Drayton, North Dakota to Edwin and Martha Lindblad. He moved to Eureka, California with his family in 1956 and graduated from Eureka High School.
Extreme Weather Shelter called for Tuesday, Jan. 14
Shelter intakes will begin at 4:15 p.m. today at the Annex, located at 501 Ninth St. in Arcata. From 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., staff will conduct shelter screenings, schedule showers and provide clean clothes to our most needy citizens.