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.
Dogtown: Influx of dogs at the shelter
The start of 2020 brought a lot of dogs into the shelter. Hard to tell whether that was a result of scary fireworks, owners out of town, wind opening gates or what, but we are hoping that they will still be claimed by their owners. For now, the shelter population is higher than we’d like.…
Letters to the Editor, January 8, 2020
It is apparent to anyone in this nation that Donald Trump is a puppet of the last remaining vestiges of the USSR and the old Kremlin, Vladimir Putin and his Oligarchs. Haven’t you noticed that whenever Trump is in real danger of being removed from office, he makes a call and his friend Vlad comes up with a solution. We know he calls Vlad because all his phone calls are monitored and someone always leaks.
Trinidad Tidings: The seaside village ushers in the new year
Join in the volunteer spirit removing invasive species and trash by meeting at the far south end of Scenic Drive at the cul de sac at 8:45 a.m. Wear sturdy boots, gloves, and outdoor clothing.
OBITUARY: William ‘Bill’ Ruff, Jan. 29, 1954 – Dec. 25, 2019
Bill served as the president of the Crabs Board of Directors from 2017-2019. Bill loved his time at the ballpark with the Crabs fans and players. He was proud to have been on the board when the Crabs and the City of Arcata were able to install new stadium seating at the park.
Arts! Arcata for Friday, January 10
Arcata Main Street ARCATA – Arts! Arcata, Arcata Main Street’s monthly celebration of visual and performing arts, takes place Friday, Jan. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. at locations throughout Arcata. Below are this month’s participating venues: • Moonrise Herbs, 826 G St.: “Intentions and Beliefs,” Danielle Orr, acrylic paintings; live Celtic music by Good…
The HUM: Set up the pins for the Peppers
It was a Friday night, the historic dance/concert at the Arcata Bowl, just after the turn of the century was titled “Our Last Band Bash.” The oh-so-memorable night featured top indie rock bands of the day playing in a venue that was known as the Pin Room. The “bash” had our current Third District Supervisor…
Extreme Weather Shelter called for tonight, Thursday, Jan. 9
Shelter intakes will begin at 4:15 p.m. today at the Annex, located at 501 Ninth St. in Arcata. From 4:15 to 5 p.m., staff will conduct shelter screenings, schedule showers and provide clean clothes to our most needy citizens.