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City Council votes 4–1 to remove statue after raucous hearing
8-month process, cost up to $65K, mayor blasted for ‘mob’ rule, pro-statue forces form
Kevin L. Hoover cated at the Plaza’s center since 1906. presence a symbol of approval of statue and the “Indian troubles”
THE LAST DAYS OF McKINLEY
Mad RiveR Union While McKinley has always the genocide visited on indige- plaque designating the Jacoby
The vote: 4–1 by Arcata City
ARCATA CITY HALL – In a been an odd fit for Arcata, never nous people during settlement of Building a historic landmark, but
Council to remove the statue.
historic decision, the Arcata City having been to the town, objec- the area by European Americans. the council held action until after
Legal requirements: Gener-
Council last Wednesday night tions have intensified in recent The council meeting was pre- public testimony was taken.
al Plan Amendment, environ-
voted 4–1, with Councilmem- years. McKinley’s politics, poli- ceded by a rally on the Plaza by Councilmember Michael Win-
mental document to be draft-
ber Michael Winkler dissenting, cies and conquests have become anti-McKinley activists, who then kler said he wanted to put the
ed by Planning Commission
to remove the statue of William synonymous with racist oppres- marched to City Hall for the piv- matter to a vote of the people.
for council approval.
McKinley from the Arcata Plaza. sion. The objections have been otal meeting. Councilmember Susan Ornelas
Cost: $40,000 to $65,000.
The statue, a gift from George particularly fierce among local Councilmember Paul Pitino offered a lengthy explanation to
Timetable: Approximately
Zehndner which was created by Native Americans, some of whom was ready at the meeting’s outset the effect that weighing all the
eight months.
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A2 M AD R IVER U NION F EBRUARY 28, 2018
McKinley| Rather than ask the voters, council makes decision The City of Arcata’s
FROM A1 had already arranged for its removal and replacement.
statue’s assets and liabilities, and the diverse opinions of
constituents, she was “of two minds” on the matter.
The blowback begins
After two days, reaction to Wednesday’s Arcata City
official announcement
Councilmember Brett Watson advocated for a ballot Council decision to remove the statue was marked by both City of Arcata PRESS RELEASE
measure, suggesting that the estimated removal cost of celebration and dissent. The council had the choice to au- ARCATA CITY COUNCIL VOTES IN FAVOR OF
up to $65,000 might be better spent on a homeless shel- thorize the statue’s removal or to let Arcata voters make
REMOVING MCKINLEY STATUE & HISTORIC
ter. He said that citizens should decide whether they want the call. At the urging of Councilmember Paul Pitino and
PLAQUE FROM ARCATA PLAZA
to spend tax dollars that way. dozens of speakers that night, the council gave McKinley
Arcata, CA, February 23, 2018 - On Wednesday, Feb-
Mayor Sofia Pereira said the arguments for removing his marching papers.
ruary 21, 2018, Arcata City Council voted in favor of re-
the statue were most persuasive, but that she supported Statue opponents have since taken rhetorical victory laps
moving and replacing a second historic monument from
relocating it. on social media, while statue supporters are claiming that
Arcata’s Plaza.
With that, oral communication began, with citizen tes- pro-statue opinion wasn’t given a chance to be heard, and
that this resulted in the council making a decision that had The monuments include a bronze plaque created in
timony overwhelmingly in favor of removing the statue
widely been expected to be put before the voting public. 1963 denoting the Jacoby Storehouse building’s status as
and plaque. Speakers offered a mix of history, humor and
caustic criticism in support of statue removal. In an open letter, City Councilmember Michael Win- a California Registered Historic Landmark and the stat-
Dozens of speakers implored the council to get rid of the kler, the sole elected official to support a ballot measure ue of former President William McKinley that has been
statue. Speakers, many of them Native Americans, said the instead of a council decision on the matter, claims May- located at the center of Arcata’s Plaza since it was donat-
magnitude of McKinley’s imperialism, and the atrocities or Sofia Pereira allowed a “disruptive, intolerant” mob to ed by Arcata resident George Zehndner in 1906.
committed in the Philippines and elsewhere under his ad- dominate the public process (see page A4). Winkler fur- The McKinley statue has been the center of much de-
ministration, compelled the removal of his effigy. ther likens the anti-McKinley forces’ comportment to that bate spanning several decades. Recent requests for the
Some non-Indian speakers said they viewed the statue of the Tea Party and President Donald Trump. removal of the statue and rewording the plaque resulted
removal as a way to correct the wrongs committed by their Former Arcata Mayor, Councilmember and City Manag- in a special study session held on December 4, 2017 at-
ancestors. Many said a vote of Arcata citizens, with its min- er Dan Hauser has distributed an open letter stating that tended by approximately 75 people.
ute Native American demographic, would be inherently the council “got rolled.” He says there will be legal scrutiny At Wednesday’s meeting, Arcata City Councilmem-
unfair. of city funding for the statue’s removal (see page A4). bers heard 3 hours of public comments on the subject be-
Throughout the hearing, and despite repeated admonitions A new Facebook page opposing statue removal, titled fore voting unanimously to replace the plaque and voting
by Pereira, members of the crowd erupted in cheers, jeers and “Save Arcata’s Historic McKinley Statue,” states that “Re- 4 to 1 in support of removing the McKinley statue, with
applause over statements that pleased or displeased them. moving this statue is an attack on the heritage of our com- Councilmember Winkler dissenting.
One native American woman named Sheila said “that munity. It should be decided by a vote of the people of The estimated cost to the City of replacing the plaque
statue symbolizes the psychosis that was brought to this Arcata, not four councilmembers.” The group has started is $4,000. Bill Chino, owner of the Jacoby Storehouse
country. That is a psychosis that uses and abuses to exhaus- a GoFundMe page so as to hire an attorney to file for a building, has offered to help offset some of the expense.
tion the sacred elements – air, earth, wind and fire.” The temporary injunction against removing the statue. To replace the plaque, the City’s Historic Landmarks
same mindset, she said, is responsible for “disregard for life While numerous citizens have advocated gifting the Committee will reach out to the local Tribal Historic
itself.” “That’s what that statue symbolizes,” she said. statue to McKinleyville, and some there welcome it, many Preservation Officers and Storehouse owners to develop
Just one citizen, Owen Moore, defended President do not, citing the same objections voiced in Arcata. In fact, revised language. The final language will be sent to the
McKinley. He described the 25th president as someone that town’s central fixture may be next in line for removal. State Office of Historic Preservation for approval.
who’d fought for the oppressed, was elected twice and The Historic Justice Alliance’s Facebook page features an The City will begin the lengthy process necessary to
took a bullet “to free slaves” during the Civil War. illustration depicting the McKinleyville Shopping Center’s remove the President McKinley Statue immediately. The
Moore’s remarks were halted twice by jeers, fragment- Totem Pole being chopped down with an axe. statue is identified as a historic feature of the Plaza in
ing his testimony into three segments of 1:05, 0:43 and Several private citizens have contacted the city to make the City’s guiding document called the General Plan.
0:12 seconds, for a total of exactly two minutes. Later their property available for relocation of the statue. By way This designation requires the City to complete an En-
speakers spoke for significantly longer than the specified of keeping the statue public, if not prominent, Jeff Ster- vironmental Impact Report (EIR) prior to removal. An
two minutes. ling, American Legion Post 274 commander, has asked that EIR is a very standard planning procedure that provides
Further testimony condemned the statue as a symbol of post-Plaza McKinley be relocated to the Arcata Veterans analysis of the project and time periods for public review
racism, repression, genocide, imperialism and of being an Memorial Building at 1425 J St. in residential Northtown. and comment. It is initiated by a public scoping meet-
ongoing, government-sponsored insult to indigenous people. “He’s a war veteran,” Sterling said. McKinley served
ing, which will be held in March. Standard timelines for
The council’s choices were to do nothing, possibly leav- in the Union Army during the Civil War, gaining a field
a General Plan amendment and EIR are estimated at
ing the matter for citizens to pursue as an initiative, or to promotion for battling the Confederacy. He later became
8-months, which includes periods of public review.
place an advisory measure on the ballot. America’s 25th commander in chief.
The cost estimate to remove the McKinley statue is
Pitino made his motion to remove the statue and Sterling attended Wednesday’s meeting, and shared the
$40,000 to $65,000. At least one community member
plaque, and it was seconded by Ornelas. view that the council’s decision was taken without benefit
has come forward with a commitment to raise the funds
Winkler held to his position of putting the matter to a of democratic process. He objected to the sole pro-statue
speaker, citizen Owen Moore, being repeatedly interrupt- and the City is reaching out to coordinate efforts.
vote of the people. The crowd was not pleased, reacting
ed and jeered into silence by the crowd. Additional details will be announced as they become
with loud objections that brought another plea for calm by
Pereira. “All you are thinking is, you want to yell,” Ornelas Sterling said one of the anti-statue activists made a “rac- available.
told the audience. “When you do that it just makes me feel ist” remark about Moore, objectifying him as a “white guy.” Statement from Mayor Sofia Pereira:
like shutting down and not sharing what I’m actually feel- When Sterling objected, the activist tried to physically fight “As a Council, we took on a difficult issue that has en-
ing,” she said, ending her remarks. him in Council Chamber. At that, Sterling decided not to dured for decades in Arcata. Thank you to all the com-
The previously ambivalent Ornelas called the matter speak. Other McKinley statue supporters in attendance ap- munity members who took part in the Council’s deci-
“an important leadership step that needs to happen.” She parently made the same decision, leaving without incurring sion-making process by voicing their opinions during
still defended the idea of a ballot measure though, sug- the wrath of the crowd by offering an unpopular view. our December study session, making phone calls, writ-
gesting that it would increase voter participation. “Wednesday was the day I saw democracy die in Arca- ing letters, signing petitions and engaging the Council
(Ornelas’s husband, former City Councilmember Bob ta,” Sterling said. “It’s upsetting. The thing they’re fighting at Wednesday’s meeting. I encourage all community
Ornelas, is an outspoken statue supporter. He identified against is the thing they’re doing – oppression.” members to continue to engage the Council and attend
himself at a Chamber of Commerce event as “Acting Presi- Practically speaking our monthly meetings on issues they feel strongly about.
dent of the Sunny Brae Chapter of Mexicans for McKinley.”) The city estimates Plaza de-McKinleying costs at be- Since Arcata is on Wiyot land, I also want to extend grat-
Watson said he felt the best way to represent Arcata tween $40,000 to $65,000. Anti-McKinley activist Fhyre itude to the Wiyot Tribe for offering their input on this
voters was to turn the decision over to them, particularly Phoenix has since reiterated his pre-council decision com- important community matter.
when significant tax dollars are to be spent on the project. mitment to “raise every dime” of the removal cost. The decision to remove these monuments was not
Suddenly, Ornelas said she wanted to hold two votes Removal will require a General Plan amendment and En- made lightly, and the Council recognizes that this is still
– one on the Jacoby plaque and one on the statue. Pitino vironmental Impact Report, creation and processing of which a passionate issue for many in our community. I stand
saw no need. “You’re forcing an uncomfortable vote for is estimated to take eight months, including public review. by our vote as I believe that these monuments do not re-
some people,” Ornelas told him. But Pitino refused. With Opponents to statue removal have the option of qualifying flect our values as a community nor the values to which
that, and to the crowd’s dismay, Ornelas rescinded her a ballot initiative advising the council to revisit or revise its we aspire. We cannot deny or change the history behind
second of Pitino’s motion. Pitino accused Ornelas of “arm decision. Further, any of the council members who voted in these monuments, but we can change the prominence
twisting me.” the majority, to remove the statue, may request “The Motion they hold in our community.”
But Pitino then moved to remove the statue, with a sec- to Reconsider.” that could involve a re-vote, but it’s far from
ond from Ornelas. The vote was 4–1, with Watson switch- clear that any of the councilmembers are willing to do so, or
McKMAC ROADSHOW City of Arcata is currently
ing his vote in favor and Winkler dissenting. The Council to change their vote. Two vote changes would be required to
The McKinleyvillde Mu- in the process of consid-
Chamber immediately erupted in a roar of approval from flip the decision from 4–1 in favor of removal to 3–2 against.
nicipal Advisory Commit- ering new policies and es-
the crowd. Jacoby’s Storehouse co-owner Bill Chino said he’s been
tee(McKMAC) will host tablishing regulations on
Pitino then moved to remove and replace the plaque, in touch with a sign vendor, who will remake the present
the Humboldt adult cannabis
and Winkler seconded the motion. The council voted cluelessly-worded plaque at an affordable price. Chino es-
County Bud- retail sales and
unanimously in approval. The plaque vote was all but su- timated replacement costs at $2,700, and said he is willing
get Roadshow services and is
perfluous, since Jacoby’s Storehouse co-owner Bill Chino to contribute to the project. He’d previously estimated the
on Wednesday, encouraging the
cost as up to $3,000. Chino said replacement of the plaque
Feb. 28 at 5:30 public to share
with one that has more historically accurate wording might their opinions.
take about a month. Wording for the new plaque would be p.m. at Aza-
lea Hall, 1620 The City of Arca-
developed by Arcata’s citizen-led Historic Landmarks Com- ta’s Communi-
mittee. The committee has invited local Native Americans Pickett Rd. in
McKinleyville. ty Development
to assist with developing new wording. Department has
The county roadshow is
intended to give the pub- put together a short online
lic an opportunity to learn survey where citizens can
about the budget process weigh in on cannabis-re-
and give input on budget lated topics including the
priorities. possibility of allowing re-
CANNABIS SURVEY The tail cannabis sales and
services in all of Arcata’s
commercial districts. The
Wesleyan Church survey can be found at
of the Redwoods cityofarcata.org or by vis-
Pastor Chuck Clark
iting the City of Arcata’s
Coffee/fellowship
at 10 a.m.
Facebook page. The survey
The Mad River Union, (ISSN 1091-1510), is published weekly (Wednesdays)
by Kevin L. Hoover and Jack Durham,
will be online and open to
Traditional worship
791 Eighth St. (Jacoby’s Storehouse), Suite 8, Arcata, CA 95521. at 10:30 a.m. the public until 5 p.m. on
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Activists fuss about a dead president when the live one is killing us
I
don’t speak for all Indians; their descendants still hold these I use the word “violent” be- missioned our cross-deputized the (many) worst U.S. presidents
too many Indians already do lands in the murderers’ names. cause many of these culturally tribal police who now have no ju- of all time teaches young people
that. In fact, that’s how we lost It wasn’t long after my arrival insensitive people with multiple risdiction off restricted land; so, more about imperialism than any
a great deal of our lands (Indians as a transfer student at Humboldt corporations supporting their po- we can’t even defend ourselves… learning institution can.
speaking for all Indians), and so State that I learned of the Plaza litical habits are currently in or oh, and some guy wrote a best- Please, leave the conversation
I’m solely speaking for myself. statue controversy. Some honored moving into positions of power selling book about our Osage open, burying history is never a
As an Indian (NDN)... oh it as an homage to an assassinat- which will somehow maliciously murders and now the state tour- good idea... We don’t have the
that’s right, pardon me, I usu- ed president and others wanted it affect all of Indian Country. ism board has deemed our family right to hide this president’s his-
ally don’t use the words “Native removed due to a monster’s impe- Just recently Oklahoma At- graveyards “tourist destinations.” tory any more than educational
American.” My grandparents and rialistically minded atroci- torney General Scott By now you’re wondering, what institutions have the right to hide
great-grandparents always used ties committed against in- Pruitt was confirmed does all this from some Indian Indian history. We are all part of
the word “Indian’” and although digenous peoples. as head of the EPA; if woman in Oklahoma have to do both sides to this history, this his-
the “politically correct” students I should point out my you don’t know what with a statue in Arcata? tory which happens to be repeat-
at Humboldt State University arrival to Arcata was over his tendencies are, you ing itself as I type.
who usually mistook me as Jew- 30 years ago and the Pla- NaNette should maybe take We don’t have the right The facts: People spend de-
ish, Italian or Syrian tried to bully za statue conversation has K elley some time away from cades attempting to keep or re-
it out of me, I held my ground. now entered (at least) its the statue stand-off to hide this president’s move a statue of a dead president
I recall one student saying, fourth decade. v An NDN at the OK Corral and history any more than v. currently a live president who is
“they prefer the term “Native (We pause here for just PERSPECTIVE check it out. trying to wipe us off the face of the
American;” I replied, “Oh, do a friendly reminder to put I lobby at the state educational institutions U.S. map.
they?” But I digress. Meanwhile, our reactionary tendencies aside and with tribal officials. I’m work- have the right to hide We are literally dying under
back to our saga… for a moment and attempt to em- ing with different entities to in- Indian history. this administration and this com-
I’m a part-time Humboldt res- brace active reading, I lived there form the public about specific munity is going to take another
ident, but currently I’m typing long enough so I know who and legislation. The state of Oklahoma three decades and fight over green
this from the Osage Nation reser- what I’m dealing with.) may be suing us because it says You see, if my tribe loses any of a hunk of bronze? This statue is a
vation where among other things we can’t issue leases for our own these scenarios in federal court, complete waste of resources... we
I’m lobbying against corporations Is Arcata such a liberal, water. The Osage County com- every single tribe in the nation don’t have time for this.
and politicians who are threaten- missioners are trying to block our will be adversely affected. Mean- “Act local and think global.” It’s
ing our land rights and making utopian, self-absorbed, federal right to buy back land and while, while the fight to keep or on every Volkswagen bumper in
policies which will kill us. So, real- self-contained bubble restrict it as tax exempt. banish the image of a dead pres- Arcata. In this case, maybe (just
ly, I don’t have much time for the There are multiple energy corpo- ident continues into at least its maybe) acting local means to stop
image of a dead president.
that a hunk of bronze is rations coming in and siting energy fourth decade, the real threat is fighting? Maybe it’s time to take
However, as an Indian who is what the activists spend projects and building into our Osage the living future and the living our heads out of the Arcata state-
both Osage and Cherokee, I will their time fighting over? Nation reservation land without our current politicians who continue of-mind and act global?
note McKinley did irreparable permission, but because these cor- to kill us and steal our lands. Is Arcata such a liberal, utopi-
damage to my family. McKinley porations are “alternative energy,” Consider over 30 years of col- an, self-absorbed, self-contained
took office when the Dawes Com- At an Oklahoma university, the usual eco-groovy NDN-lovin’ lective energy put into removing bubble now that a hunk of bronze
mission was breaking apart my I argue almost daily with the fu- call to action organizations have the stature of a dead man, and is what the activists spend their
great-grandparents’ reservation ture leaders of this country who told me they don’t want to “confuse now there’s a group out there time fighting over?
lands into individual allotments. see reservations, medical care, their followers.” putting even more energy into I’ll guarantee you the mere 3-D
At that time, although many and treaty rights as “perks” for They don’t want to help save keeping it? artistic representation of a dead
peoples were of mixed tribes, the the “greedy Indians,” (and don’t our reservation land rights re- Now, think of all the good these president is unable to pass any
allotment forced those with mul- forget, the Confederate Flag Ral- garding illegally built wind farms groups could do if they all came to- harmful legislation, but if people
tiple tribal heritages to choose one ly is set for March 3 at the state in our reintroduced eagle popula- gether to fight an immediate, real, just spend the next 30 years hold-
official identity, falsely lowering capital). tion habitat. The BIA has refused live threat instead of each other. ing signs protesting, it’s the living
degrees of Indian blood. Then the I’ve been lobbying and coordi- to send in federal marshals to Yearly, since 1913, new stu- one who will kill us.
settlers killed us for those allot- nating educational events in at- defend us but has consistently re- dents of every race and demo-
ments well into the mid-20th cen- tempt to minimize violent racists fused to answer why. graphic have attended Humboldt Nanette Kelley is a McKin-
tury (yes, I meant to write 20th at university, county, and at state The Osage County district at- State and that statue and Arcata’s leyville resident, Osage-Cherokee
century); continuing into today as levels in Oklahoma. torney and sheriff just decom- open conversations about one of NDN and citizen of Planet Earth.
and endangered species. For me, loss of some broader consensus on gun ownership
Prioritize potholes v LETTERS hunting would be devastating to the health and use.
About 20 or so years ago, there was an and well-being of wildlife in this country. This may start with an assertion that
earlier movement in Arcata to replace the I also am a parent, grandparent, and our current gun ownership, with its limited
statue of President McKinley. At that time, voted to approved this absurdly reckless great-grandparent, and it is painful for me regulation, contributes to a significant and
I wrote a letter to the then-Arcata Eye plan, are funded by developers in gener- to open a morning newspaper or turn on harmful problem in this country.
which was published. al. But each of these Supervisors — Ryan the TV and meet the eyes of a grief-stricken For example, there could be a general
My letter was to the effect that no funds Sundberg, Virginia Bass, Estelle Fennel parent or view the faces of children holding shift from seeing most handgun and assault
should be expended to replace the statue and Rex Bohn — received the maximum a candle vigil for lost friends. weapon ownership as normal or necessary
until all the city’s potholes have been re- campaign contributions allowed by law As one survivor of the mass shooting in evils, to their becoming viewed as unnec-
paired. from M-F co-owner Justin Zabel in the last Parkland, Florida, said, “If they’re not able essary evils, to their becoming viewed as
Is it possible for the Mad River Union to two election cycles. to purchase their first drink of alcohol, then immoral behaviors, to further becoming
track down and re-publish that letter? Af- Apparently the safety of the drinking how are we (sic) allowed to buy guns at the unthinkable except in unique and well-de-
ter all, my sentiments are still exactly the water of tens of thousands of their constit- age of 18 or 19? Obviously whatever we fined cases and finally not even thought
same. uents is of less value to these Supes than have going on, it’s not working.” about.
Carman Gentile the thousands of dollars that industry will Based on past experiences, looking to a Similar past changes have occurred in
Arcata donate to fill their campaign coffers. legislative solution to curb ready access to society regarding topics of dueling, bear
The local daily newspaper did a good job handguns, assault weapons (e.g., AR-15), baiting, public executions, slavery, debtor’s
Absurd recklessness addressing concerns about the safety of our
drinking water in their editorial a week ago
or most firearms seems unlikely; too many prisons, etc. Changes and clarity in societal
“There may be no bigger issue brought politicians are fearful of the power of the attitudes likely is more effective than legis-
Sunday.
to the Planning Commission this year that National Rifle Association (NRA) and loss lative solutions.
What we need now is for some real in-
deals with public health and welfare.” of their financial support. And short of a If general societal outlooks were to
vestigative reporting that follows the mon-
That quote is from Humboldt Bay Water constitutional amendment, gun ownership change, what would be sensible limits on
ey responsible for this outrage, something
District General Manager John Frieden- is here to stay. remaining gun ownership and use, includ-
I hope we can count on from our weeklies!
bach. In his book, The Better Angels of our ing types available and uses justified? Get-
Elections are coming. How important is
He’s referring to the rezoning of Mad Nature, Steven Pinker documents the ting back to hunting, hunter safety classes
the safety of your drinking water?
and Trinity River-adjacent properties decline of war and deaths by violent con- are required to acquire a hunting license. A
Richard Salzman
owned by Mercer-Fraser, the local compa- frontations over the centuries. Interest- more thoughtful approach on firearm types
Sunny Brae
ny that wants to open hash labs on these ingly, he argues that this decline is less available and their appropriate purposes
sites. The problem is that these properties from top government leadership than are a first question.
are upstream from where most of us get The gun conundrum from a broader clarity in society about This letter is meant as an opening to in-
our drinking water. A balanced view of gun access and con- the moral and humanitarian impacts of vite others, including those with alterna-
Mercer-Fraser is best known for their trol is a dilemma for me. I am a retired violent conflicts. tive views, to begin this discussion in our
support of the development industry. The wildlife professional and recognize that Rather than waiting for more restrictive local community. I look forward to your
four Humboldt County Supervisors who hunters contribute 50 percent or more of laws from our leadership (and seeing a flur- responses.
appointed the planning commissioners all funds used for the management of wild- ry of gun purchases), I propose that society Richard G. Botzler
that signed off on this, and who themselves life in this country, including threatened as a whole must clarify its views and reach McKinleyville
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inter has most definitely come to Blue Lake. As kicks off Bayside Community Hall’s of the largest and best dance floors in
I write this, I remember the snow flurries that 2018 Kitchen Concerts on Friday, the County comes to mind. With the
have graced our presence over the past week – March 2. Their Celtic-inspired New new Kitchen Concerts, the Bayside
not really sticking to the ground, but nevertheless, giving Folk music features a mixture of catchy Community Hall is transforming its
us a little magic to look at and remember. originals, classic foot-stompers, and kitchen dining area to feature an in-
Wonder Woman Run traditional fiddle tunes. Because they timate café-style experience for audi-
Hopefully this wet weather will bring an unmistakably fun, energetic ences and performers to connect. The
move on a little bit, as Saturday, experience and maintain the heart and Kitchen Concerts are $10 per person
March 3 will be the inaugural Won- authenticity of the folk style, the band and will support the Hall’s kitchen up-
der Woman Run hosted by Soropti- has gained a following among local mu- grade and main hall restoration. Bev-
mist International of McKinleyville. sic lovers. The Gatehouse Well is com- erages and desserts will be available.
prised of members Dominic Romano, Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and music THE GATEHOUSE WELL From left,
This fun run has two lengths – ap-
Michael Dayvid, Evan Morden and starts at 7 p.m. Dominic Romano, Michael Dayvid
proximately 2 miles (at 9 a.m.)and
Nate Zwerdling. baysidecommunityhall@gmail. Pulliam, Evan Morden and Nate
approximately 4 miles (at 9:30 a.m.),
When Humboldt residents think of com. Zwerdling. Photo by AleishA brAdley
starting at the Blue Lake Casino, and
running throughout the glorious City
of Blue Lake, through the Industrial
Loop trail, and on the levee.
The unlikely friendship of Bodega y Quadra and Vancouver
There is still time to sign up for the run, as you can humBoldt county historicAl society “It was inevitable that Spain
register on race day at 8 a.m. Come dressed up as your TRINIDAD – Trinidad Museum Society president Patti and England would clash at some
favorite super hero – there will be a costume contest as Fleschner presents “The Friendship of Bodega y Quadra point,” Fleschner said.. And that
well! Capes are available while supplies last, and this is and Vancouver” at the Humboldt County Historical Soci- point, she says, turned out to be
an all ages, all genders event, so great fun for the whole ety program meeting on Saturday, March 3 at 1 p.m., in Nootka, in the northwest part of
family! the first-floor conference room of the Humboldt County today’s Vancouver Island, with
Scholarship dinner Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Admission is free and ev- each country citing the prior
Another notable event taking place this coming week eryone is invited. claim.
is the Blue Lake School Annual Scholarship Dinner on Fleschner takes us to the Pacific Northwest at the end Juan Francisco Bodega y
Wednesday, March 7 at the Mad River Grange, located at of the 18th century to witness the unlikely friendship that Quadra and George Vancouver
110 Hatchery Road in Blue Lake, from 5:30 top 7:30 p.m. grew between two great rivals for territory. It was the SPANISH EXPLOR- were now sent by their respective
So, stay warm over the next few days and enjoy all reign of King Carlos III, when the Spanish Empire was at ER Juan Francis- courts to Nootka to settle the ter-
that Blue Lake has to offer. its zenith, and Spanish claims along the Pacific Coast ex- co de la Bodega ritorial dispute.
tended all the way to today’s Alaska. Charting the Pacific y Quadra sailed Join Fleschner as she tells how
coastline, discovering safe harbors and claiming areas for into Trinidad Bay in these two diplomat-navigators
Zero To Fierce Festival settlement was the mission of Juan Francisco de la Bo-
dega y Quadra and Bruno Heceta when they sailed into
1775. averted an international incident,
and also shares the unique friendship which grew be-
ArcAtA PlAyhouse Trinidad Bay in 1775, and named and claimed Trinidad for tween Bodega, Vancouver and the Nootka chief Maquin-
ARCATA - From Monday, March 5 through Sunday, Spain and King Carlos III. na, whose people lived on the island. Fleschner actually
March 11, Playhouse Arts produces the Second Annual At the same time, the English were expanding their traveled to the still remote Nootka, Vancouver Island last
02F: Zero To Fierce Festival, providing an opportunity global interests, particularly after Captain James Cook’s summer to see for herself where Bodega and Vancouver
for members of the community to learn, laugh and listen voyages in the late 1770s. met.
to inspiring and entertaining women. George Vancouver was a young sailor in Captain Cook’s For more information please contact the Humboldt
Co-Director Jacqueline Dan- expeditions, and in the late 1780s he, too, was sent round County Historical Society at (707) 445-4342, or visit hum-
deneau has been working hard to the world to claim territory and secure trading routes. boldthistory.org/.
produce a memorable event. “ I am
very excited to be able to bring such
provocative and outstanding pro-
gramming to the Arcata Playhouse
and the Creamery District,” Dan-
Belles of the levee New show at WCA
deneau said. “The Second Annual WesthAven center for the Arts
02F festival promises to be as good WESTHAVEN – “Human Presence,” a show com-
as the first. “ bining photography and ceramic works by Humboldt
This week long festival will fea- State University students, is the March-April show at the
ture over 35 events and entertain- Westhaven Center for the Arts. The opening reception is
ment opportunities including a Lunchbox Series, the Sunday, March 4, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Fringe Festival, the 02F Cabaret, Undercovered: a Bos- Humboldt State University’s Photography Portfolio
nian film, the return of the Convivial Symposium, inter- Development students of Dave Woody present a group
active art opportunities, The Creamery District Night photography exhibition utilizing digital prints as well as
Market, classes, workshops and a series of discussion darkroom prints. The show encompasses a variety of re-
panels on racial equity, radical self cafe and activism. sponses to the theme of Human Presence.
All events take place within the Creamery District Instructor Ryan Hurst described his students' work
with many of them free of charge or pay what you can. as “an overview of Humboldt State's Ceramics Depart-
Ticketed events are available for purchase through the ment. The students participating and their work pro-
website, at Wildberries Marketplace or by calling the Ar- vides examples of the variety of clays, firing techniques
cata Playhouse at (707) 822.1575. and surface development and decoration offered at HSU
For a full list of activities, visit zerotofierce.com/ from Beginning Ceramics to Advanced classes.”
about. Westhaven Center for the Arts is located at 501 South
Westhaven Dr.. The gallery is open on Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST Saturday, March 3 from 8
westhavencenter.org
The Arcata High School a.m. to 11 a.m. at Arcata
Career & College Center High’s Fine Arts Building,
(C&CC) Pancake Breakfast 1720 M St. in Arcata. Spon- OLIVER Northcoast Preparatory Academy’s freshman
Fundraiser will be held on sored by Arcata Rotary, class is putting on a production of the play Oliver at Gist
Noon Club, Sunrise Rotary, Hall on the campus of Humboldt State. The play begins
Soroptimists, Lost Coast at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, Friday, March 2 and
Rotaract and North Bay WESTHAVEN CONCERT On Friday March 2 at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3. On Friday, March 2 and Saturday,
Rotaract, organizers invite the Belles of the Levee will perform an all acoustic March 3. There will be a 10 a.m. performance. Admis-
you to a delicious breakfast show in the listening atmosphere of the Westhaven sion is $10 student/senior and $12 general.
cooked by the Arcata culi- Center for the Arts for the first time. The Belles of the
nary students. Enjoy pan- Levee band include Nola Victrola on bass/guitar/ DANCE PARTY The Humboldt Folk Dancers invite the
cakes, crepes, eggs, fruit, vocals, Beverly Twist on guitar/bass/vocals and the public to a live music, World Dance Party, Friday, March
and more for the low price newest member is Tina Garsen on clarinet/soprano 2 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Redwood Raks World Dance
of $8 an adult and $6 for sax. These close harmony jazz/blues sirens will dive Studio, 824 L Street, in the Creamery District in Arcata.
students and seniors. Tick- deep into the muddy currents of the 1920's-1930's The event features easy dances and an evening of world
et proceeds benefit both American Roots music and more, bringing you tunes music with international bands. All ages and dance lev-
the C&CC and the Culinary so old they are new! $5-20 Refreshments available. els are welcome.
program. submitted Photo humboldtfolkdancers.org
Center (NEC) will be host- you arrive. yournec.org E P E E G L U E T E N S E Please call 707-362-
Paquito D’Rivera,and David Sanchez. R E O S E T E P G A
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT SM DEPUTY CLERK asphalt, roadway excavation, will be afforded full opportunity (USEPA) General Pretreat- emergency authority under to perform: lining of 191 sec- and handling fee of $35.00 is
NAME STATEMENT 18-00077 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 compaction, asphalt paving, to submit bids in response to ment Regulations (40 CFR paragraph (f)(1)(iv)(B) of 40 tions (approximately 47,500 required for mailing of PLANS
18-00070 The following person(s) is traffic control, and raising: this invitation and will not be Part 403) requires the City of CFR 403 to halt or prevent ft.) of sanitary sewer main us- and SPECIFICATIONS (con-
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE manholes, valves, cleanouts discriminated against on the Arcata to annually publish a such discharge; ing trenchless cured in place tact Property and Special Proj-
(are) doing business as: ROIL HOOD PATROL FOR CHANGE OF NAME and monument covers in the grounds of race, color, sex, or list of “Significant Industrial (E) Failure to meet, within pipe methods (CIPP) for the ects Manager-Katie Marsolan
EUREKA NATURAL FOODS COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT LYN L PLATTEN City of Arcata. national origin in consideration Users” which, during the previ- 90 days after the scheduled pipes ranging from 6” to 15”, (707) 825-2101).
EUREKA NATURALS 379 HOOKTON CEMETARY SUPERIOR COURT OF Sealed bids will be re- for an award. ous calendar year, significantly date, a compliance sched- digging and replacing or lining
The successful bidder
1450 BROADWAY ROAD CALIFORNIA ceived until the hour of 10:00 No contractor of subcon- violated applicable Pretreat- ule milestone contained in a approximately 750 lower sew-
a.m. on Monday, March 12th, ment Standards or other Pre- local control mechanism or er service laterals from main shall furnish a payment bond
EUREKA, CA 95501 LOLETA, CA 95551 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT tractor may be listed on a bid
2018, at which time they will be treatment Requirements. enforcement order for start- line to the edge of the City’s and performance bond.
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT P.O. BOX 6051 CASE NO. CV180080 proposal for a public works
RICHARD W. LITTLFIELD EURKEA, CA 95502 TO ALL INTERESTED PER- transferred to the City Council For the purpose of this ing construction, completing roadway Right Of Way (ROW); The City of Arcata hereby
project (submitted on or after
1450 BROADWAY ROIL HOOD PATROL, LLC SONS: Chambers where they will publication, “Pretreatment construction, or attaining final digging and replacing 8 sec- notifies all bidders that it will
March 1, 2015) unless regis-
EUREKA, CA 95503 201728310042 1. Petitioner has filed a petition be publicly opened and read Standards” are “any regulation compliance; tions (approximately 1,640 affirmatively insure that in any
tered with the Department of
BETTY LITTLEFIELD 379 HOOKTON CEMETARY with this court for a decree aloud by the City Engineer or containing pollutant discharge (F) Failure to provide, ft.) of sanitary sewer main, contract entered into pursuant
Industrial Relations pursuant
1450 BROADWAY RAOD changing names as follows: his designated representative. limits established by the USE- within 45 days after the due installing 3 new sanitary sewer to this advertisement, disad-
to Labor Code section 1725.5
EUREKA, CA 95503 LOLETA, CA 95551 Present name: LYN L. PLAT- Said bids will be referred to the PA, or the City of Arcata which date, required reports such manholes over existing mains, vantaged business enterprises
Arcata City Council for consid- [with limited exceptions from applies to Industrial Users. as baseline monitoring re-
This business is conducted by: This business is conducted by: TEN to Proposed name LYN digging and replacing 11 exist- will be afforded full opportunity
eration at their next meeting this requirement for bid pur- This term includes prohibitive ports, 90-day compliance ing sanitary sewer manholes
A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP A LIMITED LIABILITY COM- L. MURPHY to submit bids in response to
on or after March 21st, 2018. poses only under Labor Code discharge limits established reports, periodic self-moni- and rehabilitating 24 existing
S /RICHARD LITTLEFIELD, PANY 2. THE COURT ORDERS
The construction for the proj- section 1771.1 (a)]. pursuant to Section 403.5” toring reports, and reports on manholes at various locations this invitation and will not be
PRESIDENT S /LAURA ROIL/OWNER that all persons interested
ect will begin on or after April The above PROJECT is (Section 403.3(j)). The term compliance with compliance in the City of Arcata. discriminated against on the
This statement was filed with This statement was filed with in this matter appear before
the Humboldt County Clerk on the Humboldt County Clerk on this court, located at 825 5th 16th, 2018. subject to compliance mon- “Pretreatment Requirements” schedules; A mandatory pre-bid grounds of race, color, sex, or
FEB. 5, 2018 FEB. 8, 2018 Street, Eureka, California, at CONTRACTOR shall itoring and enforcement by means any substantive or pro- (G) Failure to accurately meeting is scheduled for national origin in consideration
KELLY E. SANDERS KELLY E. SANDERS the hearing indicated below possess a Class “A” license the Department of Industrial cedural requirement related report noncompliance; Wednesday, March 14, at 1:00 for an award.
SM DEPUTY CLERK SM DEPUTY CLERK to show cause, if any, why at the time this contract is bid Relations. No contractor or to Pretreatment, other than a (H) Any other violation p.m. The meeting will begin The above PROJECT is
2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14
the application should not or a combination of classes subcontractor may be award- National Standard, imposed or group of violations, which at the Arcata City Hall in the subject to compliance mon-
be granted. Any person ob- required by the categories and ed a contract for public work on an Industrial User (Section may include a violation of Best City Council Chamber (736 “F” itoring and enforcement by
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS jecting to the name changes type of work included in this on a public works project 403.3(r)). A Significant In- Management Practices, which Street, Arcata, CA 95521. the Department of Industrial
NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS described above must file a contract. (awarded on or after April 1, dustrial User is in “Significant the POTW determines will Sealed bids will be re-
Relations. Each contractor or
18-00080 NAME STATEMENT written objection that includes This CONTRACT is sub- 2015) unless registered with Noncompliance” if its violation adversely affect the operation ceived by the City Manager’s
ject to State contract non-dis- meets one or more of the fol- or implementation of the local Office, 736 F Street, Arcata, subcontractor listed on the bid
The following person(s) is 18-00071 the reasons for the objection the Department of Industrial
crimination and compliance Relations pursuant to Labor lowing criteria: Pretreatment program. CA 95521, until 11:00 a.m. proposal must be registered
(are) doing business as: The following person(s) is at least two court days before
NORTH COAST FISHERIES (are) doing business as: the matter is scheduled to be requirements pursuant to Gov- Code section 1725.5. (A) Chronic violations of In 2017 the following on Monday, April 2nd, 2018, with the Department of Indus-
1 COMMERCIAL STREET HONEYDREAMERS heard and must appear at the ernment Code, Section 12990. Pursuant to Section 1733 wastewater Discharge limits, Industrial Users was in Signif- at which time they will be trial Relations pursuant to La-
EUREKA, CA 95501 PEDIATRIC SLEEP hearing to show cause why the PLANS, SPECIFICA- of the Labor Code, the Direc- defined here as those in which icant Noncompliance of appli- transferred to the City Coun- bor Code section 1725.5 [with
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CONSULTING petition should not be granted. TIONS, AND PROPOSAL tor of California Department 66 percent or more of all of cable Pretreatment Standards: cil Chambers where they will limited exceptions from this
PACIFIC CHOICE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT If no written objection is timely forms for bidding this PROJ- of Industrial Relations has the measurements taken for Cypress Grove Chevre be publicly opened and read requirement for bid purposes
SEAFOOD COMPANY 1825 OCEAN DRIVE filed, the court may grant the ECT can be obtained at the determined the general pre- the same pollutant parameter was in Significant Noncom- aloud by the City Engineer or only under Labor Code section
16797 SE 130TH AVENUE MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 petition without a hearing. office of the City Manager, vailing rate of wages. Bidders during a 6-month period ex- pliance for failure to provide, his designated representative. 1771.1 (a)].
CLACKAMASS, OR 97015 MELISSA R. GILES Date: MARCH 19, 2018 736 “F” Street, Arcata, CA ceed (by any magnitude) a nu- within 45 days after the due Said bids will be referred to the
should contact the Department Pursuant to Section 1733
OREGON 058782-85 18925 OCEAN DRIVE Time: 1:45 p.m. 95521, (contact Property and meric Pretreatment Standard date, a required periodic Arcata City Council for consid-
of Industrial Relations at (415) of the Labor Code, the Direc-
This business is conducted by: MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 Dept.: 4 Special Projects Manager-Ka- or Requirement, including in- self-monitoring report. eration at their next regularly
703-4281 for General Prevail- tor of California Department
A CORPORATION This business is conducted by: 3. A copy of this Order to Show tie Marsolan (707) 825-2101) stantaneous limits, as defined Persons wishing to com- scheduled meeting on or after
ing Wage Rates on specific of Industrial Relations has
S /LORI BROWNING, CONTROL- AN INDIVIDUAL Cause shall be published at upon payment of a printing by 40 CFR 403.3(l); ment may do so, in writing, April 18th, 2018.
service charge in the following job classifications. Future (B) Technical Review Cri- within 30 days following the CONTRACTOR shall determined the general pre-
LER S /MELISSA R. GILES least once a week for four suc-
amount: effective wage rates, which teria (TRC) violations, defined publication date of this notice, possess a Class “A” license vailing rate of wages. Bidders
This statement was filed with This statement was filed with cessive weeks prior to the date
The printing service have been predetermined, here as those in which 33 per- to the following address: at the time this contract is bid
the Humboldt County Clerk on the Humboldt County Clerk on set for hearing on the petition should contact the Department
charge amount of $55.00 are on file with the California cent or more of all of the mea- City of Arcata or a combination of classes
FEB. 13, 2018 FEB. 6, 2018 in the following newspaper of of Industrial Relations at (415)
KELLY E. SANDERS KELLY E. SANDERS general circulation, printed in shall not be refundable, plus Department of Industrial Rela- surements taken for the same Environmental Services required by the categories and 703-4281 for General Prevail-
SM DEPUTY CLERK SM DEPUTY CLERK this county: Mad River Union. a shipping and handling fee tions. Bidders are advised that pollutant parameter during a Department type of work included in this
if they intend to use a craft or ing Wage Rates on specific
2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7
Date: JAN. 29, 2018 of $35.00 is required for mail- 6-month period equal or ex- 736 F Street contract.
classification not on file in the job classifications. Future
LEONARD J. LACASSE ing of PLANS and SPECIFI- ceed the product of the numer- Arcata, CA 95521 This CONTRACT is sub-
general wage determinations, ic Pretreatment Standard or 2/28 ject to State contract non-dis- effective wage rates, which
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Judge of the Superior Court CATIONS. Checks shall be
they may be required to pay Requirement including instan- crimination and compliance have been predetermined,
NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT 2/7, 2/14,2/21,2/28
made payable to the City of
18-00053 18-00062 Arcata and shall be mailed the wage rate of that craft of taneous limits, as defined by CITY OF ARCATA requirements pursuant to Gov- are on file with the California
The following person(s) is The following person(s) is CITY OF ARCATA or delivered in person to the classification most closely 40 CFR 403.3(l) multiplied by ENGINEERING ernment Code, Section 12990. Department of Industrial Rela-
(are) doing business as: (are) doing business as: ENGINEERING City Manager’s Office, City of related to it as shown in the the applicable TRC (TRC=1.4 DEPARTMENT This CONTRACT has a tions. Bidders are advised that
THE PRANCING PONY LSTC OF CALIFORNIA INC. DEPARTMENT Arcata, 736 “F” Street, Arcata, general determinations. for BOD, TSS, fats, oil, and 736 F STREET Disadvantaged Business En- if they intend to use a craft or
GALLERY COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 736 “F” STREET CA, 95521 The City of Arcata re- grease, and 1.2 for all other ARCATA, CA terprise (DBE) goal of 4.0% classification not on file in the
1075 K STREET 2440 BROADWAY ARCATA, CA The Contract Documents serves the right to reject any pollutants except pH); (707) 825-2128 PLANS, SPECIFICA- general wage determinations,
ARCATA, CA 95521 EUREKA, CA 95501 (707) 825-2128 and all bids. (C) Any other violation of NOTICE TO TIONS, AND PROPOSAL they may be required to pay
may be examined at the fol-
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT P.O.BOX 5350 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Katie Marsolan, Property a Pretreatment Standard or CONTRACTORS forms for bidding this PROJ-
lowing locations: the wage rate of that craft of
ANGELINA M. VENTURINO BEND, OR 97708 FOR 2018 GRIND AND and Special Projects Manager Requirement as defined by 40 FOR ECT will be available after
City of Arcata, City Hall, classification most closely
3576 SPEAR AVENUE. LES SCHWAB TIRE INLAY PROJECT February 9th, 2018 CFR 403.3(l) that the POTW SANITARY SEWER February 27, 2018;
736 “F” Street, Arcata, CA determines has caused, alone related to it as shown in the
ARCATA, CA 95521 CENTERS OF Engineer’s Estimate 2/14, 2/28 INFILTRATION REDUCTION For download from City
95521; Humboldt Builder’s or in combination with other PROJECT 2018 Website www.cityofarcata.org general determinations.
This business is conducted by: CALIFORNIA INC. $400,000.00
Exchange, 1213 5th Street, Discharges, Interference or Engineer’s Estimate under “Bid on a Project”. All bidders shall be li-
AN INDIVIDUAL 120900 COOLEY RD. The City of Arcata is solic- Legal Notice
Eureka, CA 95501; and Pass Through (including en- $6,500,000.00. For viewing at City Man- censed in accordance with the
S /ANGELINA VENTURINO BEND,OR 97701 iting bids for WORK consisting City of Arcata Publical-
The successful bidder dangering the health of POTW The City of Arcata is ager’s Office, 736 F Street, laws of the State of California.
This statement was filed with This business is conducted by: of furnishing all labor, mate- ly Owned Treatment Works
the Humboldt County Clerk on A CORPORATION rials, equipment, incidentals shall furnish a payment bond personnel or the general pub- soliciting bids for the SANI- Arcata, CA 95521, and at the
(POTW) Pretreatment Pro- The City of Arcata re-
JAN. 29, 2018 S /COREY J. PARKS, SECRE- and performing all work re- and performance bond. lic); TARY SEWER INFILTRATION Humboldt Builder’s Ex-
gram notice of Significant serves the right to reject any
KELLY E. SANDERS TARY quired to grind out and repave The City of Arcata hereby Noncompliance of Industrial (D) Any Discharge of a REDUCTION PROJECT change, 1213 5th Street, Eu- and all bids.
SM DEPUTY CLERK This statement was filed with failed asphalt on: Janes Road, notifies all bidders that it will Waste Pretreatment Require- pollutant that has caused im- 2018. reka, CA 95501.
affirmatively insure that in any Katie Marsolan, Property
2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14
the Humboldt County Clerk on Spear Avenue and St Louis ments in 2017. minent endangerment to hu- The WORK consists of For purchase at City
contract entered into pursuant man health, welfare or to the furnishing all labor, materials, Manager’s Office. A printing and Special Projects Manager
FEB. 1, 2018 Road. The project includes, The United States Envi-
to this advertisement, disad- environment or has resulted equipment, incidentals and im- charge of $100.00 shall not February 23rd, 2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS KELLY E. SANDERS but is not limited to: grinding ronmental Protection Agency
vantaged business enterprises in the POTW’s exercise of its plementation all work required be refundable, plus a shipping 2/28
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B4 M AD R IVER U NION F EBRUARY 28, 2018
AM HIBIANS RE TILES The HSU Natural History
Museum is having Amphibian and Reptile Discovery Friendly dog with much going for him edi is
Day on Saturday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The an-
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imals are alive and are brought to you by HSU herpetolo- ere’s a great dog that has been If you’d like to meet this lovely dog
gy students. There will be a host of kid friendly activities patiently waiting for his for- and offer him a kennel-free future,
ever home. Jedi is a 4-year- please come by the Humboldt Coun-
as well. Cost is $3 adults, $2 children, HSU students and
old hound mix, about 60 pounds with ty Animal Shelter, located at 980
museum members are free. The HSU Natural History
a short golden coat. Lycoming Ave. in McKin-
Museum is located at 1242 G St. in Arcata. No early birds
Jedi has so much going leyville. The shelter is open
please.
for him; any adopter will Monday through Friday.
be very happy with this More info is available at
GOLDEN AGE OF DISCOVER The HSU Natural Histo- dog! He is friendly with (707) 840-9132.
ry Museum located at 1242 G St. in Arcata is having an other dogs, walks nicely on Redwood Pals Rescue
evening lecture Thursday, March 1 beginning at 7 p.m. the leash and demonstrat- has another dog-friendly
titled “Dinosaurs: We’re in a Golden Age of Discovery” ed some lovely manners at dog available. Lupin is an TARP TEST The Force is strong as
presented by Elliott Dabill. Elliott will explain how the a recent visit to dog class. 8-month-old pup that is Jedi crosses a crinkley tarp.
last 25 years have revolutionized our knowledge of dino- At his outing to dog looking for a new home. He great with other dogs and friendly
saurs. The format will be interactive. class, Jedi confidently navigated the and his 11 siblings and young mama with children. He has been fine with
obstacles of a crinkly tarp, a food went into a foster home when the the cat when they are in the house
bowl temptation and a fast-opening pups were just a week old. They were but is tempted to chase when outside.
umbrella, while maintaining a nice socialized with children from their Lupin is just in need of more training
heel and smiling for the camera! earliest days. opportunities to achieve his full po-
After his outing, poor Jedi caught The foster family chose to keep tential.
a bug and had to spend several weeks Lupin but have since decided that Our trainer has met with Lupin
in the shelter’s infirmary while he got they are not the right home for him. and deemed him to be a quick study.
over it. He wasn’t feeling bad, so it Busy sched- Everyone who has adopted his sib-
was confusing to him why he wasn’t ules have re- Lupin lings have been very happy with them.
getting out with his volunteer friends. sulted in not They are smart and responsive pups
You’d think that would lead to being able to with a special affinity for children
naughty behavior, but Jedi waited give him the and he is the same! He is neutered,
it out and now that he is back in the attention and current on vaccinations and weighs
Adoptable section, he is just as sweet training that about 60 pounds. If you would like to
as ever, though volunteers have re- he deserves. meet Lupin, please contact us at red-
ported that he is not thrilled about He is woodpalsrescue@gmail.com or call
going back into the kennel. Go figure. crate-trained, us at (707) 839-9692.
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