Tom Cookman, local businessman and long time Humboldt County resident, will be the

guest speaker at our Eureka Republican Women Federated meeting at the Red Lion,
Thursday July 20, 11:30 to 1 p.m.
Lunch prices are 14-dollars and coffee is 6-dollars.
The telephone committee will be in touch with you. All Interested persons are welcome!

Volume 31, Issue 7

July 2006
Guest speaker, Tom Cookman
 Lesley Craig, President
 Colleen Hedrick, Program Chair The Declining Enrollment in our Local Schools
D o n ‟t m iss th is o p p o rtu n ity to h e a r T o m C o o km a n a d d re ss th is issu e th a t in clu d e s th o u g h ts
on the political environment in Humboldt County, the California Teachers' Association and its
agenda, logging and the local business environment, and the environmentalists' zero growth
mentality. He will also give his views on why Republicans lose elections in Humboldt County
and what can be done to reverse all these trends.

Calling all teachers… ... W e h o p e th a t yo u w ill ta ke tim e o u t o f yo u r su m m e r va ca tio n to

enjoy a friendly informative meeting and the opportunity to hear and discuss a subject close to
your hearts. Come and be acknowledged and bring your friends as well.
SERVING THE REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY
EUREKA REPUBLICAN WOMEN, FEDERATED * SINCE 1938

As a legal immigrant who arrived in this great country with my husband and three
The Redwood Alert

teenage children in 1988, I watch with great interest, the immigration debate. I look back on our
own experiences in the immigration process and empathize with all legal immigrants who
spent years jumping through INS (Immigration and Naturalization Services) hoops to get green
cards. We all have stories to tell. If the laws regarding immigration had been consistently en-
forced over the years, we would not have this mountain of a problem. The quickest fix of all
would be to enforce border control and prosecute employers of illegal aliens. I wonder where it
will all end?
If you are looking for uplifting reading material, I recommend Laura Bush, An Intimate
Portrait of the First Lady, by Ronald Kessler. I was inspired by her steadfastness and faith, her
knowledge and insights gained through her love and passion for reading, her successes in
community services, especially in promoting literacy (amazing how silent the press is on this
subject), her long-lasting friendships with people from all political persuasions and races, the
respect given her by foreign diplomats who are awed by her knowledge of their countries, her
many talents which include her transformation of The White House; her love, support and close
b o n d s w ith “B u sh ie ”, h e r d a u g h te rs, a n d p a re n ts, a n d h e r g re a t se n se o f h u m o r a n d h u m ility.
What a woman!
The November elections are just around the corner! Our help is needed in volunteering
hours at the Republican Headquarters, getting the word out and registering voters at the
County Fair and in our neighborhoods. We need to be more involved as Republican women in
community affairs. Suggestions are appreciated – m a n y h a n d s m ake lig h t w o rk. L e t‟s a ll b e
motivators and motivated!

WAYS and MEANS – Joy Finley

This month we are truly blessed with a great opportunity drawing Prize.
Tom Stafford has donated one of his beloved bonsais. It is a gorgeous cypress tree. As
some of you know, this is Tom's hobby. Thank you, Tom. Thank you to all who
participate in our club meetings. Remember, with all your help, we can do great things.
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JUNE MEETING RECAP- JoAnn Kaney, Recording Secretary
The June 15, 2006 Eureka Republican Women, Federated meeting was held in the Evergreen Room of the Red Lion
Inn. The meeting, attended by 51 members and guests, was chaired by Vice President Colleen Hedrick. Legislative
Chair, Vee Sorenson alerted us to the SB 2590 Federal Funding Transparency and Accountability Act and made cards
available to state our disapproval of this bill. Our guest speakers, Brian Morrissey and Randy Gans of Security National
described the plans the company has for the Balloon Tract. It will consist of mixed land use incorporating commercial
buildings, affordable housing, shops and restaurants, offices and a parking structure. It was predicted 1,100 jobs would
be created and $110 million generated with a tax base of $546,000 and $490,000 for schools.
A p rim e rib d in n e r fo r tw o a t O H ‟s, a g ift ce rtifica te fro m N o rm a n ‟s D ry C le a n e rs a n d tw o $ 2 5 g ift ca rd s fro m R e n n e rs
were given in the opportunity drawing.

WANTED: ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS - Patricia Welch, Regional Field Director, North - CA Victory 2006
The 2006 Campaign is off and running! Many of you greeted the Governor at the Samoa Cookhouse on June
7th; w h e n h e a ske d fo r yo u r su p p o rt I h e a rd e n th u sia stic a n d lo u d „ye se s‟ co m in g fro m th e cro w d .
Governor Schwarzenegger is endeavoring to build the largest full-ticket Republican grassroots effort in Califor-
nia history. Ladies, that means he needs YOUR help! We know that the Federation is the backbone of the Republican
Party because WE ARE the GRASSROOTS.
I need phone callers every week from now until November 7th. I have lists with scripts; they take less than a
minute for each call. I will even let you take the call sheets and call from home. My goal is to have 20 callers making
10-20 phone calls per week. This effort is slowly building, but it would be fantastic to have calls being made every week
starting the week of July 10th.
I h a ve in ce n tive s… lu n ch e s, g ift ce rtifica te s… yo u r n a m e in lig h ts! If yo u ca n h e lp , p le a se ca ll m e a t 2 2 7 -6562 or
786-4 5 4 2 . C o m e o n , la d ie s a n d g e n tle m e n ! T h is is yo u r ch a n ce to h e lp „p a in t th e sta te re d !‟

More Muscle from Guard Troops To Other States When Californians Are
Arnold Vulnerable To So Many Natural Disasters
– E sp e cia lly N o t A t T h e B e g in n in g O f C a lifo rn ia ‟s F ire
Get Out the Vote for
GovernorSeason.
Schwarzenegger The Additional Troops Would Have Been Sent To
www.JoinArnold.com Arizona And New Mexico. Other states need to do
Picture by Bill Odonnell
their part and send an adequate number of troops to
Voters have a clear choice this November about the future
of our state. Since Governor Schwarzenegger took office:
assist with border security. Committing Additional
Troops Would Leave The National Guard Stretched
 He has cut the state's structural deficit by 80%.
Too Thin In California. The Governor will make sure
 He revoked the illegal hike of the car tax. the California National Guard is prepared to respond
 He reformed workers' compensation insurance. to an emergency. Before Agreeing To The Initial Na-
 He has put forth a bold plan to rebuild California's tional Guard Plan, Governor Schwarzenegger De-
roads, bridges, levees and schools. manded That His Concerns Be Addressed. With the
 He is working to fix our borders and reform our immi- initial Memorandum of Understanding between Cali-
gration system.
fornia and the federal government, the Governor
 AND California has created more than 500,000 new agreed to send 1,000 troops to the border once the
jobs.
following terms were agreed upon: The federal gov-
We are going to continue moving forward with robust eco-
nomic growth, new jobs and strong leadership, ernment pays for all direct and indirect costs of the
mission Troops are deployed on a strictly temporary
From: Matt David [mailto:Matt.David@joinarnold.com] basis, Troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan be
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 1:38 PM
ADDITIONAL NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS excluded from border duty, Troops not engage in law
Governor Schwarzenegger Will Not Send National enforcement activities, And California remain pre-
pared to respond to its own emergencies.
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Did you know that there are thirteen initiatives on the November ballot ?
June 29 was the final day for initiatives to qualify; five were placed there by the state Legislature, while eight made it onto the ballot
through the initiative petition process.
Legislative Constitutional Amendment
1A: Transportation Funding Protection. Would protect transportation funding for traffic congestion relief projects, safety improvements
and local streets and roads, prohibiting the state sales tax on motor vehicle fuels from being used for any purpose other than transpor-
tation improvements.
Legislative Bond Acts
1B: Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006. Would make safety improvements and repairs
to state highways and freeways, local streets and roads and local bridges, expand public transit, increase car pool lanes, reduce air
pollution and improve security at shipping ports.
1C: Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006. Would provide shelters for battered women and their children, hous-
ing for low-income senior citizens, homeownership assistance for disabled citizens, veterans and working families and repairs to
apartments for families and disabled citizens.
1D: Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2006. Would address public school overcrowding and repair
of older schools, improve earthquake safety and fund vocational educational facilities. Would also address public college and univer-
sity b u ild in g s‟ re p a irs a n d n e w cla ssro o m s.
1E: Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Bond Act of 2006. Would repair flood control structures and protect the drinking
water supply system by rebuilding delta levees.
Interested residents are invited to submit pro or con arguments for any of the ballot measures; if selected, those arguments will
be included in the official ballot pamphlet information provided to the public for review. Arguments must be 500 words or less and are
due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7.
Once selected, the arguments will be exchanged between opposing authors for 250-word rebuttals, which are due by 5 p.m. on
July 20.
For more information, phone the elections division at 916-657-2 1 6 6 o r visit th e se cre ta ry o f sta te ‟s W e b site a t www.ss.ca.gov.
We will look at the 8 Initiative Constitutional Amendments and Statutes in the August newsletter
News from the Republican Central Committee - Mike Harvey--HCRP
Check out the updated www.humboldtgop.org website. We have a new poll on the most important issue
facing Humboldt County. Please vote and express your views on how to improve Humboldt County. The party
needs you to volunteer for the upcoming elections. Join our new volunteer site on the home page.

Education Report - Sheryl Fearrien ASSEMBLY BILL (SB) 1437

Recently, I heard on the news that the Assembly or
Senate had just passed a bill to include articles
on homosexual and lesbian people in the State social stud-
ies texts for all grades. It was pointed out that all refer-
ences to them would be only positive references and they
would be identified by their sexuality. In other words, the
gay lifestyle is to be promoted, even to very young children
who are not even ready to be thinking about persons as
sexual beings, let alone deciding gay or straight life-
styles. Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed the bill, say-
ing homosexuals and lesbians are not an ethnic group (as
has been included in social studies texts before). I went
up on the Internet to find this bill and the only one that fit
the criterion was AB15. It has a long history going back to
last summer and the Governor's veto is to be addressed in
September. D o n ‟t e xp e ct th is to g o a w a y. The democrats
are really pushing for it. While the California voters over-
whelmingly let it be known that they are against
gay/lesbian marriage, it seems the Democrats are once
again trying to circumvent the voters and pass their own
agenda. You might contact Patty Berg and Wesley
Chesbro and let your voice be heard. Who knows? Maybe
if enough people do, it will be taken seriously.
Vee Sorenson - Legislative Chairman.
An existing law requires a school district to charge a fee
for the use of its facilities by a church or religious organiza-
tion. The law also places two additional conditions on a
church or religious organization before it is able to use a
school facility: 1) the use of the facility must be
“te m p o ra ry” a n d 2 ) th e re m ust b e n o o th e r su ita b le m e e t-
ing place available to the church. None of these restric-
tions are imposed on secular groups.
AB 416 deletes the additional requirements for
churches and religious groups and ensures they are
treated equally compared with all other groups. AB 416
would level the playing field for church organizations.
WHAT CAN WE DO?
This is a bill worth supporting and would help fight reli-
gious discrimination. Contact our State Assemblywoman
and urge her support for AB 416. It will be interesting to
w a tch th e “q u e e n o f a ssiste d d e a th ” vo te o n th is b ill.
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AMERICANISM REPORT Chris Wennerholm
The 4th of July, Independence Day, is a good time
to remember WHO PROTECTS OUR FREEDOMS by
Larry Arnn, Constitutional Scholar
"Who stands on the frontlines in honor and defense
of our nation's proud heritage of justice and liberty?
"Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast
Guardsmen standing in harm's way around the world.
Moms, dads and other family members nurturing the
next generation of young patriots. Republican local,
state and national officeholders. Conservative students
and professors at colleges and universities, often
standing alone for what is good and right. Right-thinking
employees and employers and professionals. Those in
ministry at home and abroad. American Patriots from
all walks of life, who "hold these truths to be self-
evident, that all men are created equal, that they are
BUDGET NEWS FROM THE CAPITOL
The budget came together more quickly than in recent
years thanks largely to the tax windfall.
The extra money allowed Democrats to increase spending
on popular programs, while allowing Republicans to set
aside funds for reserves.
U n d e r th e a g re e m e n t… … … … … … … … … … .
Schools will receive $55.1 billion next year, an increase of
$5.1 billion from the current year. About half of that will go
to programs the governor and legislative leaders agreed
had been neglected as the state struggled with record
budget deficits.
Schools will receive $445 million, for example, to restore
music, art and physical education programs, hire guidance
counselors and expand teacher recruitment and preschool
programs. Schools also will be able to apply for more than
$1 billion in grants to buy new textbooks and musical
equipment, and improve facilities and teacher training.
Lawmakers will set aside nearly $4.9 billion, or 4.7 per-
cent of the budget, to repay debt and build reserves. That
represents the largest percent of the budget set aside for
savings in more than 25 years, administration officials said.
It also hands a victory to Schwarzenegger, who ran on a
platform of putting the state's fiscal house in order. The
savings plan will give the state its largest reserves since
the mid-1970s, while the repayment plan will allow the
state to pay off most of a multibillion dollar debt owed to the
state's transportation fund.
The budget, however, does not include a $1 billion pay-
ment Schwarzenegger proposed using to make acceler-
ated payments on the bonds voters approved in 2004 to
balance the budget. Schwarzenegger had touted that plan
as a way to make sure California could afford the $37.3
billion infrastructure bond package voters are being asked
to approve in November.
T H E RE D WO O D A L E R T
endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable
Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pur-
suit of Happiness.
"Throughout history the burden of keeping the flame
of liberty bright has fallen on the shoulders of a few men
and women. As Founding Patriot Samuel Adams noted,
'It does not take a majority to prevail ... but rather an
irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of
freedom in the minds of men.' (232)
"Daniel Webster was right, 'God grants liberty only to
those who love it and are always ready to guard and
defend it.' "
True Americans understand and
accept that commission.
Schwarzenegger's finance director said that it was un-
clear how the change would affect the state's ability to af-
ford the bonds.
''We are within reach of putting the state's books back in
order,'' said Sen. Tom McClintock, R-Thousand Oaks,
(before the budget was passed) in urging lawmakers to
oppose the budget. ''Shouldn't we use this money sitting in
the bank to pay off the credit card before we start on a new
spending spree?''
Upcoming events:
Thursday, August 17th – ERWF
luncheon meeting, Red Lion Hotel,
11:30 – 1 p.m. Speaker: Mindy
Fletcher She is the Deputy Campaign
Manager, Californians for Gov.
Schwarzenegger.
August 10 to 20, 2006 - Humboldt
County Fair. Volunteers needed for
the booth.
Thursday, September 21st - ERWF
luncheon meeting, Red Lion Hotel,
11:30 – 1 p.m.
Sunday, September 24, 2006. A pic-
nic jointly sponsored by the Humboldt
Republican Central Committee and
the ERWF will be held in Rohner
Park, Fortuna
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Trea su rer’s R ep o rt - Eileen Amos MEMBERSHIP REPORT...... Margaret Stafford

Balance 5/19/06 $5,406.27 We now have 253 members in our club. Our newest
Associate Member is Catherine Martinelli, she is the
Income 1,734.00 granddaughter of Colleen Hedrick.
Expenses 2,566.45 We also welcome new members: SUE BAIRD, MARY
Balance 6/30/06 $ 4,573.82 GREENWOOD, JILL HANSEN, BARBARA McGEE. We are
so happy to have you as members of ERWF.
Odonnell Entertainment® The Membership Tea is scheduled for October...more de-
William Tufts Odonnell tails to be announced soon.
PO BOX 771, Bayside, CA 95524
Phone: 707-442-4117 We are saddened by the loss of our long time member
E-Mail: billjr@odonnell.ws Mary Hassett, who had recently moved to Arkansas, to be
near family members. She died in Arkansas. Our
Video Production, “L ast O n e O u t, T u rn O ff th e L ig h t” condolences go to her family. She was a sister of Anna
Web Design and On St. George Reef Lighthouse (DVD) Sparks.
Hosting
www.CreationFamily.com Red Friday * Remember to wear red
Governor Arnold in Eureka, DVD Coming Soon! on Fridays – a reminder to all to support our
PUBLISHER OF ERWF NEWSLETTER troops and remember them in our prayers.

MICHAEL K. ROBINSON
JEREMIAH R. SCOTT, JR.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SCOTT, ROBINSON & PAVLICH TELEPHONE
1118 SIXTH STREET (707) 443-2781
EUREKA, CA 95501 FAX (707) 443-0608

SERVING HUMBOLDT COUNTY SINCE 1932

2006 ERWF ELECTED OFFICERS

Positions Names Phone email

President Lesley Craig 445-0828 Lesleycraig@sbcglobal.net
1st V-President Colleen Hedrick 268-0101 colleen1516@sbcglobal.net
2nd V-President Vee Sorenson 822-2359 veesign@aol.com
Rec. Secretary JoAnn Kaney 839-7763 djkaney@sbcglobal.net
Shirley Gatzke 839-2600 Russgatzke1@aol.com
Treasurer Eileen Amos 442-4834 smileygop@yahoo.com
Director-at-large Sonja Hauxwell 668-5260 deetbc@quik.com
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Mary Jerland and Colleen Hedrick (1st VP ERWF) were

there to help enlighten the public.
Thank you to our ladies – and husbands - who helped at
N a n cy‟s b o o th in O ld T o w n , E u re ka , th ro u g h o u t th e d a y
on July 4th. Much interest was shown and we also signed
up some new voters!

Republican Round-up Save Sunday, Who among us has not experienced the huge up-swing in
September 24 on your calendar for the Republican mail from an office holder (using government
Picnic to be held at Rohner Park in Fortuna. The event will paid letterhead and government paid postage) in election
offer hot dogs and hamburgers, beans, coffee, tea, and sodas. years? Who hasn't noticed a spurt of news from the office
As an old fashion potluck, those whose last names begin with holder to be published in the papers in their districts and
A through L will provide salads and those whose names begin their sudden willingness to make appearances at events
with M through Z will bring desserts. It has been suggested they have no time for in off election years. If you have
that recipe cards could be offered for the many dishes. aspirations to have your baby kissed by an office holder
A special featured event of the picnic will be a Chili just watch for an election year
Cook-o ff b e tw e e n N a n cy F le m m in g w ith h e r “F a m o u s C h ili” Term limits would be the ideal but as long as politicians
a n d Jo y F in le y w ith h e r “B a yw o o d C o u n try C lu b C h ili”. Come control votes on the issue, term limits has all the chances
taste & test for yourselves. of an exotic dancer's balloons in a straight pin factory.
Republican State candidates have been invited to attend. A Sadly it is also true that all too often the longer the office
great variety of activities and attractions are being planned for is held the more likely the incumbent is to achieve insider
this Republican Round-up. Sign-up sheets will be available advantage, or tenure, or learn where the bodies are bur-
at our general meetings, and you will be hearing much more ied. Then they can get themselves on the much prized ap-
about this!. Colleen Hedrick: Picnic Chairman propriations committee or committees most courted by lob-
byists, and hit pay dirt. The earmarks (or pork as we also
C o lleen ’s C o m m en tary * T h e C u rses o f know it) are a gold mine the incumbent can manipulate to
harvest votes in their areas thus campaigning on the
Incumbency - Colleen Hedrick taxpayers' money. It is also sadly true that the longer of-
Incumbency offers enough advantages to office holders fices are held the more often we see the office holder
that increasingly we are on over load with politicians who swayed into corruption.
win an office and continue to hold that office term after term This settling in for life in a public job goes on at all levels
after term. Our nation's founders never had in mind that of government. Too often the incumbent is mired into a rut
persons would take on an office with the intent to make it a that rejects any new thinking and they make the job a
life long post that they will go to all lengths to keep. hypocritical balancing act. They do and say what they
There are some office holders who do such an exem- expect will get themselves re-elected thus basing their
plary job that people are loathe to have them return to pri- conduct not on what is best for their constituents but on
vate life as was the intent of our forefathers. But more often their own self interest. That's dishonest, unfair to the citi-
the entrenched politico uses the office to re-gain the office. zenry, and shameful.