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T HE R EDWOOD A LERT
H UMBOLDT R EPUBLICAN W OMEN F EDERATED ,
SINCE

1938

Serving the Republican Women of Humboldt County
V OLUME 35, I SSUE 5 M AY 2010

Colleen Hedrick, President ∙ Joy Finley, Newsletter Editor ∙ Terry Roberts, Membership Chair

Thursday May 20, 2010 11:30 Buffet Lunch ~ 12-1 p.m. General Meeting Elks Lodge, Eureka, CA
Candidate Forum
Loren Hanks - Congress- 1 District - www.hanksforcongress.com. Loren Hanks enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1984 and served 25 years-over 17 on active duty. As an enlisted man, Loren worked as an intelligence analyst trained in Arabic. He earned a commission in 2000 and became an intelligence officer, his Arabic language background proved useful after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. He has served in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Germany and other locations in support of the Global War on Terror. Loren‘s duties and assignments are vast and are one of dedication. As a citizen- legislator he is seeking office to address the pressing threats to our liberties, national security and the economy. Karen Brooks - Assembly-1st District - www.karenbrooks2010.com. Karen Brooks is citizen candidate. A resident of Humboldt County for over 30 years, she resides in Bayside. Her entire professional career spans 28 years in the private sector specializing in business management, marketing and public service. A champion for small business, families and the disabled, she can no longer stand by and watch as new policies and programs further devastate our economy, drive families out-of-state and spur unemployment. Karen will bring new leadership, a new voice and more importantly, common sense solutions. Mike Downey - Sheriff - www.downeyforsheriff.com. Mike Downey has been a deputy Sheriff with the County of Humboldt for the past 24 years, the last three years he has served as Undersheriff, 2 nd in command, Chief Executive Officer to the Sheriff. During this time he has served in nearly every division of the sheriff‘s office and in every geographical area of the county, gaining the skills and experience required to lead as Sheriff. Mike is dedicated to ―Building Safer Communities‖, has implemented COP- Community Oriented Policing, POP- Problem Oriented Policing, increased neighborhood Watch Programs, and the increased patrol of rural areas. He has executive authority over six divisions, 11 separate budgets, 235 full time employees and roughly 100-125 volunteer staff and instructs at CR. Mike Hislop - Sheriff - www.hislopforsheriff.com. Mike Hislop has been in law enforcement for 30 years. He has vast experience in law enforcement ranging from K-9 Officer/Handler, founding mounted the patrol in Eureka, supervising the motorcycle traffic patrol at EPD, promoted from officer to Detective, Corporal and to Sergeant. In 2007 be became Chief Investigator for the Humboldt County District Attorney‘s Office. Mike has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, is a graduate of the 198th National FBI Academy. He has earned the Emergency Management Cert., the National Fire Academy Management Cert. the CA Peace Officers Standards and Training, plus he has his Associate of Science degree in Manufacturing Technologies. Johanna Rodoni - County Assessor - www.johannarodoni.com. Johanna Rodoni is a native Californian and has lived in Humboldt County since 1971 becoming a full time rancher in 1980, her lifelong goal. She has a profound interest in local and state government, natural resources, wildlife, business and her community. Johanna has also been an active participant on Humboldt County‘s current General Plan Update including her participation in 2003 as a member of the General Plan Update Deliberative Dialogues group. She has been recognized as Cattle Woman of the Year and received recognition from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for ―outstanding contributions to the nation‘s fish and wildlife resources‖ for being a partner in a major Coho salmon stream restoration project on one of her cattle ranches. Buffet Lunch & Speaker ~ $14.50 ~ Beverage & Speaker ~ $4.00 Please RSVP to Colleen Hedrick at 268-0101 *Early lunch reservations appreciated and to be honored ~ Payable to Elks Lodge
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We are a Diamond Awards Club.

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Republican Volunteer of the Year Promotes Membership Drive
The April Republican of the Year event at the Ingomar Club brought recognition to Colleen Hedrick, President of Humboldt Republican Women Federated (HRWF. when she was named Republican Volunteer of the Year. Hedrick, currently in her second term of office, cited the strength, capabilities, and ―drop of a hat support‖ of the club‘s membership as essential to the success of the organization. She said the organization is in initial stages of membership enrollment and aiming to maintain its position as one of the top two clubs in California in its member count which typically exceeds 250 members. The club‗s emphasis on members‗ consistent pursuit of functioning as activists by contacting those in government to question, protest, and sometimes to praise goes along with the organization‗s primary purpose to keep members informed, Hedrick said. Educational purposes extended to the community through the purchase of books for fifth and eighth grade classrooms and for school libraries. Further community services include food drives, collections for local women‘s shelters, donations to the military, phone banks to get out the vote, informative programs, and presentation of candidates. Hedrick said ,―These actions were among those that brought the club the Diamond Award which is the highest award given to a Republican Women‘s Club.‖ Club goals named by Hedrick include the establishment of a scholarship program, a visitation project for care homes, helping the formation of a Southern Humboldt Republican Women‘s Club, and continuing community outreach. She added that the club will welcome registered Republicans and those who wish to be registered as new members of the club. Annual dues are $30. Interested persons may call Terry Roberts, 599-3255. Debbie Walker, 441-1126. or Colleen Hedrick, 268-0101.

P RESIDENT ’ S M ESSAGE

BY

C OLLEEN H EDRICK

Ladies we are looking at a summer with a number of projects needing our attention and our time. A top priority has to be from now to the ballot boxes; first in June and then in November That means the need to staff the office, work as needed on phone calling, helping on candidate fund raisers as individuals, registering voters, and helping to get out the vote. Please call me at 268-0101 or Debbie Walker at 441-1126 and tell us what you would like to do and what times suit you best We have kicked off our Big Ticket Sale. This event drew a lot of interest last year when we offered for the first time a gas grill as a Grand Prize. Again this year we have exceptional prizes offered in first, second, and third places. First Prize is an overnight stay at Benbow Inn and two rounds of golf, Second Prize is a gift basket from Blue Lake Casino, and Third Prize is a gift basket from Cher ae Heights Casino. Tickets sell for $15 and the funds are targeted for our scholarship fund and for community outreach projects. Drawing will be held at our June 17 general meeting. Consider the possibility of giving our cookbook as a thoughtful gift for summer birthdays. This is a gift with a long life. Books will be available at the May20 meeting Call if you need copies: Kathy Rodriguez @839-8105, Lynda Pozel@ 442-1283 or Colleen Hedrick @268-0101. Our coupon collecting for military families is an ongoing project that is booming. Please bring your coupons to the next meeting and give them to Chris Wennerholm, our Americanism Chairman. She not only sends them to military bases but does a tally on the dollar amount the coupons offer to families that in some cases function below poverty level. Lend a hand if you can please. You are sure to like yourself better for the effort. Our business directory project and the care home project will be getting underway in the near future. If there are jobs you would be willing to lend a hand please do call me. We will be much pleased to have your help.

(right to left) Chris Wennerholm,Americanism Chair Chris Wennerholm and First Vice President Debbie Walker share a good laugh with President Colleen Hedrick at the club's Membership Tea at Jerrie Bartley's home. Hedrick was presented with flowers in recognition of her Republican Volunteer of the Year Award.

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B OARD OF D IRECTORS
POSITION President 1st Vice 2nd Vice Treasurer Parliamentarian Director-at-Large Americanism Auditor Business Business Co-Chair Care Home Chair Care Home Co-Chair Chaplain Cookbook Co-Chair Cookbook Co-Chair Corr. Secretary County Politics Education Co-Chair Co-Chair Hospitality Host Hostess Membership Name Tags News Editor Co-Chair Co-Chair State Legislation Ways & Means Telephone NAME Colleen Hedrick Debbie Walker Joy Finley Mary Jerland Barbara Hecathorn Pat Murphy Chris Wennerholm JoAnn Stanhope Liana Simpson Bernice Huston Sue Finch Linda Vann Hills Vee Sorenson Lynda Pozel Kathy Rodriquez Donna Bellairs Joy Finley Sheryl Fearrien Connie Mortensen Mary Scott Haline Sundet Jim Pell Margaret Stafford Terry Roberts Delores Theuerkauf Joy Finley Chris Wennerholm Colleen Hedrick Vee Sorensen Joy Finley PHONE 268-0101 441-1126 845-2575 442-1187 442-7124 441-9206 725-2020 822-4776 445-9641 822-0997 725-5896 445-4112 822-2359 443-1283 839-8105 442-6648 845-2575 726-0147 725-5837 442-3056 442-2623 496-7415 822-3255 599-3255 822-5090 845-2575 725-2020 268-0101 822-2359 845-2575 839-8105 441-1126 839-5538 443-2529 725-4031 445-3732 725-5837 443-4419 445-9686 442-4117 EMAIL

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M ARY J ERLAND
2795.45 3285.00 -3439.43 4/30/10 $2641.02

Balance 2/28/10 Income Expenses Balance

Scholarship Savings Account Balance

$800.00

W AYS & M EANS
BY

J OY F INLEY

Kathy Rodriquez Debbie Walker Laura Bush Nancy Elcock Pat Stolte Irene Stidston Connie Mortenson Gina Comer OTHER CONTACTS: Bulletin Design Scrapper‘s Edge Website Master Bill Odonnell

This month we have a beautiful shawl from Coldwater Creek. Colleen donated a gardening book and a cook book and we have a gift certificate from Moon‘s Play & Learn. I want to thank our new member, Olga for helping me with the drawings. Every month I am amazed at how giving our ladies and gentlemen are. Remember, when women work, we win!

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Commentary by Colleen Hedrick Whose Promised Land Is This Anyhow?
The state of Arizona‘s bold bid to jumpstart the federal government to take long over due responsibility to control our borders and limit immigration to that which is legal. The border states-in particular Arizona, Texas, and California-- have been so burdened by the influx of millions from Mexico and Central America as to drown those state‘s budgets by the milk of human kindness. That coupled with all too many politician‘s carnal desire for the Hispanic vote (legal or illegal) has created an ever growing litany of services for the illegal intruders that is more than can be carried by economies already stretched thin by elected officials‘ far fetched over spending. Do we feel sorry for the people from Mexico? For those who are hard working, struggling to survive and to care for their families the answer is typically yes. Do we regret and resent that they are all too often abused and exploited by employers who pretend officially that they are unaware of their illegal status but use that status to manipulate the workers for their companies‘ benefits? You bet we do. The fault lays squarely with our federal elected officials who have for years refused to take responsibility they are paid to take because they want the votes of the Hispanic population. The United States taxpayers are consistently victimized by elected person who are paid to look after our best interests. Once elected they become drunk on power and labor under the delusion that getting themselves re-elected is their number one priority and to hell with any oath of office or the moral duty to try to serve the best interests of the people of their state or district. Then we have the company bosses who believe that if it best serves their bottom line that makes their duplicity all okay. That‘s plain slobbering baloney. It‘s also illegal and if just a few got busted, paid big fines, and got to think about it in jail for awhile we could send a message that it‘s worth doing it legally. It is absolutely galling that people invade this country, take every benefit the fool politicians extend, use and abuse privilege here, and then take to the streets to accuse us of being racist when we say, ―we can‘t continue to subsidize millions of illegals.‖ Mexico‘s sternly enforced laws regarding visitors would never allow any of the disgusting exploitation that‘s pushed in our faces on a daily basis. The wild murder and kidnapping corruption of Mexico‘s drug cartels is overwhelming some of our cities but we‘re the bad guys when we say take back long lost control. That‘s insulting outrage. Get guest worker programs where needed, control employers, and abide by the laws we have. We need to shut down the automatic citizenship for babies born here. That‘s an old manipulation ploy and one that works well to bankrupt hospitals near Mexico‘s border. We are already a huge share of Mexico‘s economy but politicians add more benefits to make this an even more desirable place to invade. All amnesty will do is make us more of a promised land for anyone but us. Term limits sound better and better every day. Fight back.

Chaplain’s Corner

by Vee Sorenson

I‘ve heard many friends and acquaintances in recent months comment on how frightened they are for America‘s future. Today‘s living does seem much more uncertain than in years past. These friends are afraid of what may become of our nation. With a solid faith, we need not tremble with worry. When our world looks like it is falling apart, believers can be assured they are on ‗solid ground‘. We can approach an uncertain world from a position of faith. That does not mean we can lie back and not work politically and share our beliefs and principles with voters, but we have a foundation that keeps our path steady and sure. Let us learn to lean on promises from our God. I suggest we take time and think about Psalms 125:1. ―Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.

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VOTE YES ON

PROP 16

Big Ticket Event Launch
June 17th is the drawing for the Gas Grill and top prizes!
Only $15.00 per ticket. Need not be present to win.

Americanism Report
by Chris Wennerholm
FLY THE FLAG THIS MONTH: May 9 — Mothers’ Day -- an annual holiday recognizing mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds, as well the positive contributions they make to society. May 15 – Armed Forces Day -- We remain free because these patriots—American soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and coastguardsmen—have stood bravely in harm‘s way and remain on post today. For this, we, the American People, offer our heartfelt thanks. May 31 – Memorial Day--A day to remember-Oh, God, help us never to forget the price of freedom and those that paid the ultimate cost... with their lives...for all mankind. --------Difference between a Republican and Democrat… John McCain and Nancy Pelosi were walking down the street when they came to a homeless man. McCain gave the man his business card and told him to come to his office for a job. He then took $20 out of his pocket and gave it to him. Nancy was very impressed, so when they came to another homeless person, she decided to help. She walked over to the man and gave him directions to the welfare office. She then reached into McCain‘s pocket and got out $20. She kept $15 for her administrative costs and gave the homeless man $5… …and that, my friends, is the difference in a nutshell….

Grill is assembled and funds benefit our scholarship and projects, so get tickets and tell your friends!

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M ARK Y OUR C ALENDAR
May 20 May 20 Local Candidates Panel at Elks Lodge Reception after meeting Loren Hanks Reception - Veteran‘s Hall Fortuna A meet-your-candidate evening will be held Thursday, May 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Fortuna Veterans‘ Hall. Loren Hanks, candidate for the House of Representatives for the First District, will be there to speak and to answer your questions. Dinner will be available after Hanks speaks for $10 per person or beverage and dessert for $5 for those who want to stay. An auction will be held after dinner and dessert. Memorial Day Central Committee Meeting at Stanton‘s Primary Election General Meeting Republican Picnic at Rohner Park, Fortuna NFRW Biennial Convention Kansas City, Missouri

May 31 June 3 June 8 June 17 August 29 Sept 30-Oct2

Membership Report by Terry Roberts
The Annual Membership Tea was a huge success and great fun! A very special thanks goes to Jerrie Bartley for hosting our tea in her lovely home. The fashion show was modeled by our own Republican Ladies with fashions from the Irish Shop. Tea and delicious goodies were provided by our Board members. Flowers from Sun Valley Floral Farm were donated by Debbie & Todd Walker and then given away as prizes. It was such a happy event! Please welcome our new members: Amanda Sachs, Donna Janke, Sharon McCornack, Elaine Chenoweth, Karen Brooks, Kay Backer, and Associate Michael Rhodes. The Membership committee sends a big THANK YOU to members who have sent in their 2010 dues. If you have a colored DOT on your Bulletin Mailing Label, it is to remind you that we have not received your 2010 Membership dues. Please send them in so you will continue to receive the HRWF newsletter and be a part of this great group of Republican Ladies. An Application Membership Form is included in this Bulletin. Also, you can always give me your dues at our meeting.

California Legislation by Vee Sorenson
I am glad I belong to the Humboldt County Taxpayers‘ League. Through this tax-watchdog organization, I learn a lot about how are taxes are being spent. A recent e-mail sent by Jon Coupal, who represents the state‘s Howard Jarvis Tax Association, revealed some frightening statistics. He began the article by asking: How would you like to go to work at 9 AM, wave to your boss and say ―Hi, I‘m here. Bye,‖ and then immediately turn around, walk out the door and go home or play a round of golf...and here is the best part, still get a paycheck instead of being fired? What is so startling is this describes the work of 120 lucky people who routinely assure themselves of $567.843 in additional pay for five minutes of work. If you do the math, that works out to $6,814.08 for a full hour of work. Who are these people? They are none other than elected members of the state Legislature and that includes Wesley Chesbro. Of course, they make their own rules. These people are the highest paid legislators in all 50 states. In addition to their nearly six figure salaries, they receive a tax-free allotment of $141.86 per day that is intended to compensate for the cost of living in Sacramento for performing their jobs. With so many businesses and families hurting financially, it is disgusting that all of these recycled members of the Assembly and Senate are checking in at work to do nothing but greedily gather to themselves more of our hard-earned tax dollars.

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GRAND PRIZE: COLEMAN 4-BURNER GRILL
First, Second, & Third Prizes will also be awarded at drawing during the Thursday, June 18 Meeting of Humboldt Republican Women Federated Tickets are $15.00 - Only 150 tickets will be sold Aussie Grill also has Grill Cover and is Propane Fueled (not included). These will go fast! First Prize: Overnight Stay at Benbow Inn & 2-rounds golf Second Prize: Gift Basket from Blue Lake Casino Third Prize: Gift Basket from Cher ae Heights Casino Call in your order Debbie Walker 441-1126, Margaret Stafford 822-3255, or Colleen Hedrick 268-0101.

Need not be present to win.

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