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P RESIDENT ’ S
Eureka Republican Women Federated M ESSAGE
Welcomes BY C OLLEEN H EDRICK
William G. Bertain Typically we think of election
years as most significant periods
for Eureka Republican Women
Federated as we work in support of
Republican campaigns. Starting
this month with the installation of
President Obama who presented
his candidacy as the very essence
of change we are looking at a real
need for change in our thinking.
Contrasts between his
administration’s purposes and our
convictions indicates that this
needs to be a hard working year for
us. There is need to be vigilant in
January 22nd ~ Elks Lodge, Eureka watching legislation and to react as
best serves our conservative
Buffet Lunch-$12.50 Beverage Only-$4.00 principles. There’s a bill
introduced to recycle The Fairness
Doctrine (which is anything but
William G. Bertain is a Eureka attorney. His topic will be Port and Rail fair) and Obama comes to office
Development for Humboldt County. He brings extensive background and expertise with a huge commitment to
to his subject dating back to 1977 due to his involvement as a representative for Planned Parenthood. Watch
for pandering to ACORN, a
the Humboldt Bar Pilots and for the North Coast Export Company. The latter supposed community action
was a cooperative of more than 10 local sawmills exporting wood chips to organization that functions on the
Japan. Bertain worked in relation to the redesign of the Humboldt Bay taxpayers’ dime mostly as a radical
extension of the Democrat party.
Wastewater Authority Sewage Treatment Plan. We will need to write, fax,
telephone, and be as visible as
Members, their guests, and interested persons will be welcome to gather at the possible if we are to best represent
and defend our core beliefs.
Elks Lodge beginning at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon. The cost is
$12.50 for lunch including tax and tip. Coffee or tea will be included. Those
wanting soft drinks will be able to purchase their choice. Beverage only is $4. More immediately we have a
change in time and place for our
January meeting. Meeting date is
Please RSVP to Colleen Hedrick at 268-0101 Thurs. January 22 at the Elk Lodge
Reservations are to be honored. at noon . Members, guests and the
public are encouraged to bring
Cancellation notice is a necessity. cans or plastic containers of food
to contribute to Food for People.
P AGE 2 T HE R EDWOOD A LERT
C ONTACTS
Rep. Mike Thompson Senator Barbara Boxer Senator Diane Feinstein
260-9595 1-202-224-3553 1-202-224-3841
1-415-403-0100 1-415-393-0710
Email boxes for senator’s offices are often a lost cause because they are full. This sometimes also
happens with voice mail but persistence pays.
A T HOUGHT TO P ONDER
Upon arrival in Washington President-elect Obama announced that the first Item in his $1-trillion stimulus
plan is new jobs. He said 80-percent of the jobs will be in the public sector. This would add 600,000 jobs to
the already bloated government payroll. This does make one wonder how do we meet paydays?
V OLUME 34, I SSUE 1 P AGE 3
Does anyone want to help? It would be helpful if one member could gather
all the articles and submit them as one Word document to Sondra. If you’re
interested, please contact Sondra or Joy.
P AGE 4 T HE R EDWOOD A LERT
R EGION 13 R EPORT
by Patricia Welch, Chairman, Regional Director, CFRW Northern Division
CFRW Northern Division will be holding a Leadership Workshop on Saturday, February 17th in Fairfield.
The cost is $50 per person which includes a Leadership Guide and lunch. Accommodations are at the
Courtyard by Marriott for $119. I encourage everyone to attend this informative workshop.
Statements for 2009 dues are in the mail and you should receive them in the next day or so. Your early
response is appreciated. If you wish to pay dues at the Luncheon, Kathy, Terry or I will be set up to take
them . For those who have already paid your dues, thank you.
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What a gal!!
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TRIBUTE TO PRES. GEORGE BUSH
Despite what some folks may think about President Bush, he will be missed by a lot of folks that worked
for and around him!!
Jack R. MacDonald
Bella Baskets
Gourmet Gifts & More
412 2nd St. Eureka, CA 95501
707-444-2823 or 877-445-0152
ordergifts@bella-baskets.com
www.bella-baskets.com
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ATTENTIO CATION!
TIN G LO
NEW MEE
e, Eurek a
Elks Lodg
Joy Finley
will be honored as the
Humboldt County
Republican of the Year
February 17, 2009
River Lodge, Fortuna
6:00pm Cocktails - 8:00pm Dinner