tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307193752024-03-13T03:03:53.245-07:00samoasoftballA blog about Softball, Local Political Stuff, Greasy Food and Life.samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.comBlogger1264125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-8114072887415712152023-07-15T12:17:00.004-07:002023-07-15T12:17:56.058-07:00Psst! I moved from Humboldt. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQiLon89xGtlpRDZM3Oz1F4N9xYN0XHNm_8Wp1tUYchtP14A7vjZ4ns86FuxU11gxkCpIVqKfPz495m3fGJ7vH_kLALoD47ODXUBgPsZtI1-PXRBSWd8U6gHLfjtFaJbT-DNv8_Vi8Rjz95IFawa1D5_bs8DhCfCBPpuUF0mfGayii-7Ft2EJy/s768/a329622a022fcb367c6eb202c98a98a8-cc_ft_768.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQiLon89xGtlpRDZM3Oz1F4N9xYN0XHNm_8Wp1tUYchtP14A7vjZ4ns86FuxU11gxkCpIVqKfPz495m3fGJ7vH_kLALoD47ODXUBgPsZtI1-PXRBSWd8U6gHLfjtFaJbT-DNv8_Vi8Rjz95IFawa1D5_bs8DhCfCBPpuUF0mfGayii-7Ft2EJy/s320/a329622a022fcb367c6eb202c98a98a8-cc_ft_768.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br />Been a few months now, but Robin and I have settled into Citrus Heights. I am still working remotely, so I am still working for the Construction Industry Force Account Council. I am actually playing softball down here and play for the Ravens in Sacramento and New Dawn Awning in Placer County. I am no longer President of any softball leagues and I am not currently an elected official in any capacity. Not to say i might not in the future. I do miss Humboldt and all of my friends there, but I am meeting all sorts of new people here. Just thought I would update. <p></p>samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-47429124110179856422022-04-05T14:03:00.003-07:002022-04-05T14:03:26.776-07:00Random Draw for Election Candidates for 2022 gives 5% head start to Bergel, Doss and Karen Paz Dominguez <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some don't know this, but a random draw by the California Secretary of State determines candidates placement on the ballot. This was very important in past close elections. So who has the head start this year? In the 4th District Supervisor race, Kim Bergel will be first, Natalie Arroyo second and Mike Newman 3rd. In the 5th District, Larry Doss has the jump on Steve Madrone by being placed 1st. In the A/C race Karen Paz Dominguez will be 1st if Evans is off the ballot with Carol Dillingham number 2. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5KODs_l3x0wwygTTEuJ7nSvg_UUgKuj__cmV-orugI5wR0O4qxsA45FwM7fD5-dqn9_1PPj0aH7jWNJPzctOfYi0DTCIlowImHLMwi6tVvQ1J7W0Irj4_-4quIYRDiAvYyN-C7onG1AVjeLJ6KaqQiPBhWPCs8LMb06Vv050EXI7gc9pLrw/s263/Vote%201.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="263" data-original-width="192" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5KODs_l3x0wwygTTEuJ7nSvg_UUgKuj__cmV-orugI5wR0O4qxsA45FwM7fD5-dqn9_1PPj0aH7jWNJPzctOfYi0DTCIlowImHLMwi6tVvQ1J7W0Irj4_-4quIYRDiAvYyN-C7onG1AVjeLJ6KaqQiPBhWPCs8LMb06Vv050EXI7gc9pLrw/s1600/Vote%201.png" width="192" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-27177545578621788862021-12-23T17:15:00.001-08:002021-12-23T17:15:24.678-08:00RIP Perry Price. A Softball interview. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxjlAeWQAL3P7P87wkzYfxIs8pSUsDwEFW7ZE8j-F_fkRujxrZ-Y-VNl9BcXAQkmUuEEriCBISqQC4' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> Here is a video of an interview I did with Perry Price at the 1989 USSSA Championships. 64 teams gathered that had made it through qualifying rounds to be the best of the best. We had Jimmy Rodgers (RF), Doug Weatherbee 3B, Barry Oliver RCF, Otis Kane 1st, Jeff Tehan LCF, Ronnie Webb LF, Roland West C, Mike SS, Bob Sprague 2B and yours truly pitching. Perry maneuvered us through constant banter. We ended up in 3rd place in the state with Ronnie Webb and Roland West making the all state team. We still are the highest placing team from Humboldt in a USSSA state championship. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Perry was more than a friend to me, he was a mentor on many facets of life. He was passionate in his beliefs and never sugarcoated anything. He was a purchasing agent for the City of Eureka and was able to help me understand City agency workings and how politics work hands on. Had many memorable times hanging out in Redding, Grants Pass, Medford, Sacramento and Reno. Robin and I hung out with Perry and Linda clubbing and going to shows. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Perry also found obscure softball tournaments for James Hill to play in. Columbus Tournament in Reno, Los Molinas Invitational, Central Valley Tournament and Sacramento Tournaments. Perry also was the only manager who did not care who we played first game. He figured we had to beat them sometime! (That didn't go so good one time where we were matched up with Team Demarini!) We won at every level. Even when we were all older and in our last year as James Hill we won the Eureka A league over Latner's to close out a great run. We then won the last big Grants Pass end of the year tournament before it morphed into something else. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And memories? How about a brawl at Red Bluff Cowboy tournament? Perry had this great idea of us coaching a 3rd grade Hoopster team with his son Brandon and my son Jacob playing together? Perry scared the heck out of the other kids by yelling at Jake and Brandon calling them Knuckleheads. One of the kids I see from that team say they were traumatized and never played again. In the playoffs we were playing Eureka Parks and Recreation Director Dan Molter's team and Perry lost it and was yelling at Laurie Vance, a ref that I actually trained. She gave Perry a technical and when he wouldn't shut up, she called the game. Laurie's boyfriend came down from the stands to let Perry know he was not happy. Perry was ready to go fists........with Jr Albers! I was able to help try to calm things down, but it left everyone at Jacob's Gym something to remember! And there was time he dissed Lester Hayes of the Raiders, was able to score VP passes for Reno Show with all the perks, caused riot at Pop Warner game and the many times he organized BBQ for teams on the road. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A few years ago he had some type of brain trauma that he ended up recovering from. I went and visited him at rehab home. He recovered and it was like he was new again! This gave him a few more years. But another brain issue finally took him to that great big diamond in the sky. </div>samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-52154801218594744092021-11-30T08:55:00.000-08:002021-11-30T08:55:16.531-08:00Samoasoftball receives Certificate of Special Recognition from U.S. House of Representatives.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QRhkHf06Pfc/YaZWH3duJ2I/AAAAAAAACUY/B07LCI8jsqwqZ97_MRqjFcyFGLj4A5RJACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/Jared.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="351" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QRhkHf06Pfc/YaZWH3duJ2I/AAAAAAAACUY/B07LCI8jsqwqZ97_MRqjFcyFGLj4A5RJACLcBGAsYHQ/w358-h351/Jared.jpg" width="358" /></a></div><br /> How fortunate am I to live in such a great county. Thank you Jared Huffman for the award! Also congratulations to Jean Caldwell and Ciara Emery for their recognition. This is as good as a buffet with unlimited shrimp and ribs! <p></p>samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-53050572581009639312021-11-28T12:08:00.000-08:002021-11-28T12:08:04.113-08:00Hey you ! Old Timer! Winter Softball Practice.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tIpeJyHblf4/YaPgUJ1Yj8I/AAAAAAAACUQ/MXRs1kZibmwlFMW8kMpqq29Fz_4r47QVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s313/oldmansoftball.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="313" data-original-width="300" height="313" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tIpeJyHblf4/YaPgUJ1Yj8I/AAAAAAAACUQ/MXRs1kZibmwlFMW8kMpqq29Fz_4r47QVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/oldmansoftball.png" width="300" /></a></div><br />I was requested to use the Samoasoftball blog to announce that there is Senior Softball practice and scrimmages at Samoa Field by Cookhouse on Saturdays at 12pm. Unless there is deluge. This will be ongoing all winter. <p></p>samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-22188811097766317022021-04-06T09:00:00.000-07:002021-04-06T09:00:29.412-07:00Ferndale native Hailey Dolcini throws back to back no hitters in Division 1 play!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XIZaPSpytb8/YGyDd_CLDOI/AAAAAAAACSE/IpN80axyXo0FNBhl6oXJVVq_UwP6kEv9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/Hailey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XIZaPSpytb8/YGyDd_CLDOI/AAAAAAAACSE/IpN80axyXo0FNBhl6oXJVVq_UwP6kEv9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Hailey.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> I seen Hailey play when she was at Fortuna and thought she had an unbelievable bat. Yes, she was also un-hit able throwing, but I felt her bat separated her from most. Man, has she come a long way. She threw a no hitter striking out 18 batters and followed that up with a perfect game! She is 11-3 on the season with a ERA of 0.95 which is 17th in the nation. She is second in the nation in shutouts with 8 and 9th in the nation in strikeouts with 151. And this is Division 1 ball with the Fresno State Bulldogs! The big show! And a scholar athlete to boot! <p></p>samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-90581619436599347942021-03-31T08:39:00.000-07:002021-03-31T08:39:35.867-07:00Del Norte County and Blue Lake open Adult Softball to communities! Hallelujah! <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BbP5cZ9Gozc/YGSVfrxs6AI/AAAAAAAACR0/eF7gggLcw8QjCbpry0Bcg2S65o4S5wKCACLcBGAsYHQ/s720/Joyful.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="720" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BbP5cZ9Gozc/YGSVfrxs6AI/AAAAAAAACR0/eF7gggLcw8QjCbpry0Bcg2S65o4S5wKCACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Joyful.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11pt;"><b>The City of Blue Lake</b> is offering our 21st Annual
Wood Bat League starting late spring/early summer! </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11pt;">We hope that you will be interested in joining
us again!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">When</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11pt;"> The league will be played on Sundays for 8
weeks and ending with a seeded, single-elimination tourney. There will be <b>NO</b> games on Memorial Day Weekend. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Format</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11pt;"> There will be 8 teams in the league; each
team will play a double header each Sunday starting at either: 9:00 a.m., 11:30
a.m., 2:00 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. We will end
with a seeded, single elimination tournament. Due to COVID 19- umpires will not
be used this season. Teams are responsible for coordinating who will umpire
within the different teams.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Where</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11pt;"> Clemence Field in sunny Blue Lake.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Rules</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11pt;"> ASA rules will apply with special league
rules dictated by the City of Blue Lake.
Games will be umpired by two qualified members that are decided amongst
the leagues. Masks must be worn at all times and social distancing must be
observed. Players must use their own equipment and spectators are not
encouraged. We appreciate your understanding and appreciate you for being a
part of keeping our community active during this unprecedented time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Awards</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11pt;"> The Championship team will receive championship
shirts.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><b>Del Norte Parks and Recreation in Crescent City is also hosting League play starting May 10. Call 707-464-7237 for more information.</b></span></span></p><br /><p></p>samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-72099474237439719102020-11-28T10:59:00.001-08:002020-11-28T10:59:09.451-08:00Isaiah Thomas best player under 5'10" in NBA history? Here is my top (or lowest) 5!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3sYM4HUNDJk/X8KbRcrlq0I/AAAAAAAACP8/f_H_YR5mWXM1gP-e_YSr_Gf8UjWJ87hEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s263/Isaiha.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="263" data-original-width="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3sYM4HUNDJk/X8KbRcrlq0I/AAAAAAAACP8/f_H_YR5mWXM1gP-e_YSr_Gf8UjWJ87hEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/Isaiha.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />5. <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/11/23/782194270/former-japanese-american-basketball-star-inspired-on-and-off-the-court ">Wat Misaka</a>: Maybe
the greatest overall athlete on this list. Even in the Japanese Hall of Fame
for bowling. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">4. <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/boguemu01.html">Mugsy Bogues</a>: averaged
a double double with over a 10 point average and 10 assists one year. And he was the shortest player in NBA history
at 5’3”.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">3. <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/webbsp01.html ">Spud Webb</a>: Won NBA slam dunk contest at 5'6"!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">2. <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/murphca01.html ">Calvin Murphy</a>: actually
played defense too, besides being the Houston Rockets 2nd all-time scorer. Most
of the 13 years he played there was no 3 pt shots! There could be a good argument for him as #1. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">1. <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/thomais02.html ">Isaiah Thomas</a>: averages
28.9 points one season and was just a great player for the Kings and Celtics. At
5’9” he plays with a heart of a 6’5”player. Too bad for the hip injury or he
would still be one of the top players. My personal favorite. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></p>samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-35518401979821776752020-11-08T09:55:00.001-08:002020-11-08T09:55:58.058-08:00Boy Scout Scout Troop 95 raises the flag in honor of Veterans Day.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XTXxtaZv1rY/X6gu_1iaZCI/AAAAAAAACPo/-kwqggSwdp0SpydVfH4OnYvSNjq4e4v1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/raising.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="332" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XTXxtaZv1rY/X6gu_1iaZCI/AAAAAAAACPo/-kwqggSwdp0SpydVfH4OnYvSNjq4e4v1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/raising.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I had the honor to be invited and be present this morning for the raising of the flag at the Maritime Museum by Boy Scout Troop 95. I actually was a Boy Scout in the late 60's and Early 70's of Troop 79 in Myrtletown. Remember your Veteran's this Wednesday November 11th. And a thank you to my father Major James Marks and my brothers James, Roy and Micheal for serving our country. And thank you Don Hofacker for the invite! <p></p>samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-81381549887355184732020-10-09T10:25:00.000-07:002020-10-09T10:25:12.706-07:00Humboldt County loses 229 million dollars in currency through illegal cannabis extraction. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3HwVegB9x-E/X4CX8G-_PlI/AAAAAAAACPY/O9dPcqEDtM4tT3c68DP3WR7Rh3ILXteJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s235/MJ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="235" data-original-width="235" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3HwVegB9x-E/X4CX8G-_PlI/AAAAAAAACPY/O9dPcqEDtM4tT3c68DP3WR7Rh3ILXteJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/MJ.jpg" /></a></div><br />So I read today that the Campaign Against Marijuana planting (CAMP) has eradicated 1.1 Million plants in California. But what does that mean to the economy? That is 4 Billion dollars of currency not in play. And that doesn't even account for the tons of processed weed that was taken during the raids. (And not accounting for asset forfeiture which might double that number!) And half of these totals are from Public lands. In Humboldt County alone the loss to the economy is 229 million! That is cars not purchased, restaurants not used, equipment not bought etc. It does bounce through our economy. And what about the water consumed? Those plants just in Humboldt that were eradicated used 62 million gallons of water. That is 11,018 truck loads. I am not making a social statement here, just pointing out the effects of CAMP. And I can tell you comfortably that I am under estimating the financial effects! <p></p>samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-88976996062611581372020-09-26T12:01:00.002-07:002020-09-26T12:01:42.567-07:00Here is the candidate Ballot placement for November local elections. First one named has about a 5% head start!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R5wqmXORn-o/X2-PgD1sR7I/AAAAAAAACPA/rCwzjru51iot_83-Fv5zwL6f3CC84ghFACLcBGAsYHQ/s243/mmm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="208" data-original-width="243" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R5wqmXORn-o/X2-PgD1sR7I/AAAAAAAACPA/rCwzjru51iot_83-Fv5zwL6f3CC84ghFACLcBGAsYHQ/s0/mmm.jpg" /></a></div><br />Who are these candidates? If you are not clear, the first one listed is favorite or has 5% head start from being listed first. That is the way many studies show. But for our local elections? We shall see. Here is how the candidates will be listed this November: <p></p><p><b>For the 2nd Supervisor district</b></p><p>😯 Bushnell</p><p>😯 Fennell</p><p><b>For the 2nd Ward Candidates in Eureka</b></p><p>😯 Shirley</p><p>😯 Moulton</p><p>😯 Jager-Wentworth</p><p>😯 Jackson</p><p><b>For the 4th Ward Candidates in Eureka</b></p><p>😯 Bauer</p><p>😯 Tuttle</p><p>😯 Owen</p><p>😯 Morgan</p><p>😯 Welsh</p><p><b>Arcata City Council</b></p><p>😯 Atkin-Salazar</p><p>😯 Zapata</p><p>😯 Goldstein</p><p>😯 Peterson-Jones</p><p>😯 Pitino</p><p>😯 Schaefer</p><p>😯 Matthews</p><p>😯 Yeo</p><p>😯 White</p><p>😯 Winkler</p>samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-54186461849447761882020-09-07T10:58:00.002-07:002020-09-07T10:58:36.368-07:00"United we Bargain. Divided we beg!" Labor Day without BBQ is bummer. <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DKANNOi6lp8/X1Zz9veyQ4I/AAAAAAAACOw/A2KHuY8WNwEejihRloGM4G7Hu6WTjezmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Labor%2BDay.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DKANNOi6lp8/X1Zz9veyQ4I/AAAAAAAACOw/A2KHuY8WNwEejihRloGM4G7Hu6WTjezmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Labor%2BDay.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Blast from the past. No Labor Day picnic this year at Sequoia park. Usually there are hundreds in attendance and lots of food donations for the community. No chance for local labor candidates to stump either. Another Covid bummer. <p></p>samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-3445176120566223182020-08-16T10:10:00.000-07:002020-08-16T10:10:00.074-07:00Hey Juan Barnstormers! The strongest foundation in Slow Pitch Softball in Humboldt County History! Greatest of all time?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gPwGHTQWbEc/Xzlg6VRWsXI/AAAAAAAACOQ/VuYCshbJLLkUgeNGFv22MpwyF3OWvZV9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Hey%2BJuan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gPwGHTQWbEc/Xzlg6VRWsXI/AAAAAAAACOQ/VuYCshbJLLkUgeNGFv22MpwyF3OWvZV9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/Hey%2BJuan.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This pic is from 2004 if I am not mistaken. This team has been playing together in one form or another since the 70's! Nowadays they have many sons of the players who have continued the legacy. I have been playing against these guys forever! There is no other team in the county that can claim they have won tournaments in 5 different decades! that's right! 70's, 80's, 90's 00's, 10's. And get this, they were considered one of the favorites to win Blue Lake spring league this year 2020! (It took a pandemic to stop them.) This team is and had been made up of doctors, lawyers, biologists, farmers, teachers and actors. And there is no other team that I have seen that had each opponent's attention every game! "We are playing the Barnstormers today, we have to be on our game! Oh man, they are already here taking batting practice!" </div><p></p>samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-37911483270282658852020-07-16T08:40:00.002-07:002020-07-16T08:40:45.413-07:00Has COVID interrupted Freedom Of Speech?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thank God for Ray <a href="https://humboldtsports.com/category/baseball/">Hamill</a> and his reporting Humboldt Sports. I do subscribe to the Time Standard and it amazes me that they are choosing to not update the Legion baseball action. The Eagles are having an wonderful season with lots of intrigue and personalities. And I am just talking about the parents! This is a special group that has been penalized by a virus they can't control. But why the limited press exposure from the TS? Who is making that decision? Just sad. But thank Ray for at least giving us normalcy in our life. </div>
samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-52320358639665967522020-06-27T11:46:00.004-07:002020-06-27T11:46:52.471-07:00Humboldt COVID numbers don't look so good anymore. Should we put step on brake or gas pedal?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>As of 6/26/20 Cases by Contact 74 or 57.36%</b></div>
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<b>By Travel 27 or 20.93%</b></div>
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<b>Community 23 or 17.83%</b></div>
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<b>Under Investigation 5 or 3.88%</b></div>
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<b>Total Tested 10,526</b></div>
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<b>Total Tested Positive 1.23%</b></div>
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<b>Humboldt's Past Guidelines by the Center of Disease Control to move to new phases was 1 positive case per day for every 10,000 people. </b></div>
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<b>So that target for Humboldt would be 13.6 cases for a two week period.</b></div>
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<b>Humboldt has had 23 cases the last 14 days. That means we should not be phasing in new activities but either slowing down or stopping the phase in process. </b></div>
samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-4804830134346627712020-06-17T08:42:00.000-07:002020-06-17T08:42:10.812-07:00When is Collateral Damage too high of price for greed? Vegas is showing us. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So a few months ago <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/las-vegas-polio-coronavirus">Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman</a> wanted to open Vegas up as a "test" ground for COVID 19. She got her wish as Vegas opened their casinos on May 29th and have been doing robust business. But at what cost? <a href="https://www.ktnv.com/news/coronavirus/nevada-and-clark-county-see-largest-daily-spike-in-covid-19-cases-since-pandemic-began">Las Vegas area had</a> the largest spike 6/16/20 in cases at 379 and have decided to slow back their phase in plans. Did not take a genius to see this coming, but Vegas seems ready to sacrifice their workers for the sake of money. But when is the collateral damage not worth it? It is a pity we will find out. samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-34665930100094049292020-06-10T10:17:00.001-07:002020-06-10T10:21:00.387-07:00Level of COVID participant risk. 10 be the riskiest. Some of my comments.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. Bars: The most risk. I am in total agreement. I was at local with only a few masks even though the place was mostly full. No social distancing at all. And after a few drinks the distancing becomes extinct. Bars should have been the last opened.<br />
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2. Buffets, Sports Stadiums, gyms and churches. I wish there were buffets! None in sight. I guess I can understand the Sports Stadiums and gyms, but churches? Let them worship safely and in order.<br />
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3. Pools and Basketball? Why are pools not considered a 1? Is it snotty kids or what? Just perception? Basketball should be a risk level 10. I mean, for those who play defense!<br />
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4. Casinos, Restaurants, Playgrounds, Hair Salons, Pontoon Boats and Movie Theaters? What made anyone think to put Pontoon Boats on the list! I would see that as low risk. Movie Theaters? Am i sharing my popcorn with strangers? That could be lowered level also. Playgrounds? Snotty kids risk the day! Restaurants such as Applebee's? Need to be listed as high risk just like bar. Casinos should be ranked with the risky. I don't believe in their sanitation mist as a guard to people touching and wiping the screens with their lucky touch and feels on a machine. Oh cmon! You seen em do it!<br />
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5. Dinner Party, BBQ, Airplanes, Malls, Beaches and Bowling. I can agree with this middle type listing. Except Airplanes. Closed quarters and too many confirmed cases from airplane travel. They should not be open now and should be opened dead last!<br />
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6. Dentist, busy downtown, offices, Doctors, Outside eating. Reasonable type risk. I can agree.<br />
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7. Grocery shopping ,Golf, Camping, Hotels, Library/museums. Golf should be totally low risk. I mean just about a zero! Why has this been so regulated. Just stupid! Grocery shopping needs defined. Winco shopping? That would be a 9! And at the CO-OP people like to touch the stuff! Give them at least a 7! Safeway and Costco deserve a 2 risk. If you are talking Humboldt Library, they should be rated at least 8. It looks basically like a homeless/drug shelter!<br />
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8. Walk or Bike ride, getting gas. This is about as low risk as can be found. Put it down as way low risk.<br />
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9. Takeout and tennis. I sure hope that getting takeout is low! I have been doing it enough! Tennis? You are basically sharing the same ball so anything your partner may have, by the time you are done with set you will have too! Unless you wear gloves the whole time! Should be rated at least a 6!samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-8579125278277988142020-06-06T11:59:00.001-07:002020-06-06T11:59:16.468-07:00Mad River Softball Association potential start up COVID rules.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Steps needed for Mad River Softball Season to start. </span><br />
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1. Still waiting for Humboldt County to rule on whether to phase in athletic gatherings of over 100.<br />
2. MRSA board would then have to meet and create start up plan.<br />
3. MRSA then needs to finish Umpire Association negotiations for umpires safety and pay requests.<br />
4. MRSA needs to find new facility insurance for Arcata Complex.<br />
5. The League may have to turn in COVID health plan to get permission to resume.<br />
6. The MRSA need to hire a Field Supervisor to apply new rules and regulations.<br />
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Fees will be slightly higher due to additional staff necessary
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We hope everyone understands and complies with the
guidelines and adjustments we have to make during these unprecedented times. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Adult Softball League Modifications – COVID-19 Mad River
Softball Association recognizes that public health and safety is a top
priority, and the Adult Softball League can be offered in a manner that adheres
to health guidelines through the following procedures and precautions: <o:p></o:p></div>
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“pass-by” line will be placed behind home plate. Runner will be safe by just
passing the line before the ball arrives. This will eliminate contact at home
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bases will have force out situations. No tagging of runners. If player runs
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umpire will be positioned at least six feet from both the batter and catcher,
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Players will not line up to shake hands or make physical contact with the
opposing team after games conclude. Captains will not shake hands during
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Masks must be worn by players from parking lot back to parking lot.<o:p></o:p></div>
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and players should bring their own sanitizing equipment to use throughout the
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balls will be sanitized before each game by site supervisors. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Wooden softball bats will be sanitized before each game. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Players need to use their own equipment such as bats, gloves and batting
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Scoreboard remote controls will be sanitized before and after use by the site Field
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Umpires will be provided with sanitary wipes/disinfectant to wipe down
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will be marked with tape to designate six-foot physical distances. If players
are unable to maintain distancing in the team area, they are asked to stand
along the outside side-fence perimeter. <o:p></o:p></div>
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start times may be staggered to prevent large groups at the same time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Teams leaving dugouts after game must take all debris with them out of the
park. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Players must be spaced out 6 feet apart in dugout and must spread outside if
need be. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Teams/Players should stay in their vehicles until the previous groups exit the
fields to avoid large groups. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Players will enter the complex via the main concourse and exit between fields North
and South. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Teams will enter the field through the gate adjacent to team areas and will
exit the field upon completion of the game via the outfield gates. Gates will
be zip-tied open in order to eliminate “touch points”.<o:p></o:p></div>
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staging area adjacent to the field but away from team areas for warm-up
purposes. Teams may not enter team areas until the site supervisor completes
sanitization. <o:p></o:p></div>
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playground is closed and will be cordoned off. Players are asked to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">not bring children or family</b> to the
facility; only spectator’s essential for transportation of players should
attend.<o:p></o:p></div>
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be sanitized regularly by staff during play. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lines marked at six-foot intervals will be placed outside of bathrooms and at
concession stand waiting areas.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Signage will be posted in high traffic areas (dugouts, restrooms) regarding
COVID-19 symptoms, social distancing reminders, and health information. <o:p></o:p></div>
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team coolers or cold packs. Only personal size coolers or water bottles. <o:p></o:p></div>
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supervisors will enforce social distancing guidelines and sanitize team areas
after each game.<o:p></o:p></div>
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spectators are encouraged to continue social distancing on and off the field
during an event.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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River Softball Association and Arcata Parks and Recreation reserves the right
to modify any rules, regulations, or schedules during the season to act in the
best interest of health and safety to players and staff.<o:p></o:p></div>
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participating in a group activity may lead to a higher risk of infection during
this pandemic. Participants agree to play at their own risk and follow
guidelines set forth by the Oregon Health Department. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Habitually non-compliant teams and individuals are subject to sanctions
outlined in the Adult Softball Rules and Procedures document, including
suspension and expulsion from the facility.<o:p></o:p></div>
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posting of standings and rules at Ball Park. <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-91313636341302680602020-06-03T18:11:00.000-07:002020-06-03T18:11:52.307-07:00Phyllis Rex Samoa Townhomes opening in August on Samoa Beach! Affordable rent! Houses for sale soon!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looks like the new development on the Samoa Peninsula is coming to fruition. Danco will start renting in August and should be full by December 2020. Besides the 70 apartments there will be 10 other residential type with a community center. For the town itself, Danco has completed 7.8 million dollars in studies and now there is a Community Service District in place. The sale of the old properties may start as early as September. In phase 1 Danco will be setting up the infrastructure such as water, sewer and electrical underground to 65 homes on Vance avenue and then all the way down Sunset. The plan is to fix each of the older homes so they meet Federal Housing Authority regulations and become eligible for FHA loans. This phase will take 6 to 8 months. Beginning now through the end of the 1st phase, no housing on those two thoroughfares for Vance and Sunset will be rentals.<br />
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So if you are wondering what the completed old house renovations will look like, Danco is fixing the two houses on the corners of Vance and Rideout. The yellow 2 story is where long time Samoa resident and Danco worker Phyllis Rex lived. (Picture below) She was known in the neighborhood as the unofficial Mayor of Samoa. For years she also did daycare and served on the Peninsula Union School Board. In her honor, the new housing will be called the "Phyllis Rex Samoa Townhomes."<br />
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samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-50943661216831140862020-05-27T16:31:00.004-07:002020-05-27T16:31:52.189-07:00And now Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity and Siskiyou get an Extreme Drought to deal with?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What it means to us in Northern California:<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f2ede8; color: #67625f; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 12px;">Livestock need expensive supplemental feed, cattle and horses are sold; producers find it difficult to maintain organic meat requirements</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #e6ddd5; color: #67625f; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Fruit trees bud early; producers begin irrigating in the winter</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f2ede8; color: #67625f; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Federal water is not adequate to meet irrigation contracts; extracting supplemental groundwater is expensive</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #e6ddd5; color: #67625f; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Dairy operations close</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f2ede8; color: #67625f; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Marijuana growers illegally tap water out of rivers</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #e6ddd5; color: #67625f; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Fire season lasts year-round; fires occur in typically wet parts of state; burn bans are implemented</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f2ede8; color: #67625f; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Ski and rafting business is low, mountain communities suffer</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #e6ddd5; color: #67625f; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Orchard removal and well drilling company business increase; panning for gold increases</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f2ede8; color: #67625f; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Low river levels impede fish migration and cause lower survival rates</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #e6ddd5; color: #67625f; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Wildlife encroach on developed areas; little native food and water is available for bears, which hibernate less</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f2ede8; color: #67625f; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Water sanitation is a concern, reservoir levels drop significantly, surface water nearly dry, flows are very low; water theft occurs</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #e6ddd5; color: #67625f; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Wells and aquifer levels decrease; homeowners drill new wells</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f2ede8; color: #67625f; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Water conservation rebate programs increase; water use restrictions are implemented; water transfers increase</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #e6ddd5; color: #67625f; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Water is inadequate for agriculture, wildlife, and urban needs; reservoirs are extremely low; hydropower is restricted</span><br />
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Buckle up. Tough times ahead folks.<br />samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-76198464316393743782020-05-26T16:16:00.001-07:002020-05-26T16:21:18.077-07:00SMART to take over Freight Service in Marin and Sonoma. The Great Redwood Trail inches forward. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">In 1989, the California Legislature enacted legislation creating
the North Coast Railroad Authority (NCRA) to ensure the continuation of freight
rail service on the former Northwestern Pacific Railroad line from the national
interchange south of Napa to the Port of Humboldt Bay.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">In 1992, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) authorized
the NCRA to utilize $6.1 million in Proposition 116 Bond funds to purchase the
northern end of the rail line from Willits to Samoa and branch lines in
Carlotta, and Areata to Blue Lake.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">In 1996, the CTC authorized NCRA and SMART</span><span class="CharStyle7"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">'S</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> predecessor, The Northwestern Pacific Railroad Authority (NWPRA),
to utilize $42 mil. in state and federal funds to acquire the rail line south
of Willits in 3 segments:</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Willits segment from Willits to Healdsburg was acquired by
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Healdsburg segment from Healdsburg to Novato/Hwy 37 was
acquired by NWPRA (SMART);</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Lombard segment from Novato/Hwy 37 to the national rail
interchange south of Napa was acquired by NWPRA (SMART).</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">NCRA became the fee
owner of the Willits segment and granted NWPRA (SMART) an exclusive passenger
rail easement to operate commuter trains from Healdsburg to Willits.
Conversely, NWPRA (SMART) became the fee owner of the Healdsburg and Lombard
segments and granted NCRA an exclusive freight rail casement to operate freight
trains from Healdsburg to Novato/Hwy 37 and east to the national rail
interchange Lombard/Napa Junction.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">In 1998, following
devastating floods, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued Emergency
Order 21 which shut down the entire railroad from Humboldt County to the Napa
Junction until the line could be repaired to meet FRA safety standards.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">In 2002, the
California legislature enacted AB 2224 (Nation) which, among other things,
created the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) to replace the
NWPRA and set the ground rules for SMART and NCRA in terms of the shared use of
a single track in Marin and Sonoma Counties.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">In 2006, the NCRA
selected the NWP Co. to be its freight operator for the Russian River Division
from Napa Junction to Willits.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">In 2008, SMART<span class="CharStyle4"><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-ansi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">'S</span></span> measure
Q, imposing a 1/4 % cent sales tax in Sonoma and Marin Counties for SMART commuter
service from San Rafael to Cloverdale was adopted.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">2006-201 1, NCRA used
$60 mil. in state and federal capital grants, and a federal RRIF loan to repair
the track way, bridges and crossing signals from the national railroad
interchange (Napa Junction) to Novato/Hwy 37, and north to Windsor. The FRA
inspected this 62-mile section of track and subsequently lifted Emergency Order
21, thereby authorizing 25-40 mph freight rail service on this section of
track.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">In 2011, the NWP Co.
began operating freight service under its 2006 contact with NCRA to run freight
trains on the Russian River Division from Napa Junction to Willits. NWP Co. has
continued its freight operations between Napa Junction and Windsor, under a
2011 Operating and Coordination Agreement Amended in Dec. 2017) between SMART and
NCRA. In the meantime, SMART upgrades to the shared track were completed in
2017 to accommodate 79 mph commuter trains, and SMART revenue service from San
Rafael to Airport Blvd. in Sonoma County began in August 2017.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="CharStyle5"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Senator McGuire’s SB 1029</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">In 2018, the
California legislature enacted SB 1029 (McGuire) which requires the California
State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and the State Resources Agency to conduct
an assessment to determine the most appropriate way to dissolve the NCRA and to
dispense with its assets and liabilities. The bill requires </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">these
state cabinet level agencies to complete their findings and report back to the
legislature no later than July 1, 2020.The NCRA is required to cooperate with
the assessment and to provide access to all NCRA records requested by the state
agencies conducting the assessment. SB 1029 (McGuire) also includes Section 17
which reads:</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">"The sum of $4 mil. is
hereby appropriated to the State Transportation Agency from the Public
Transportation Account for rail improvements on the corridor owned by SMART and
NCRA. These moneys shall be allocated to SMART for the acquisition of freight
rights and equipment from NWP Co. to ensure efficient provision of goods
movement requirements in the corridor in the context of growing passenger
service. Following a signed baseline agreement between the State Transportation
Agency and SMART that articulates deliverables, the anticipated expenditure
schedule, and reporting requirements, the Secretary of Transportation may
transfer these monies to SMART pursuant to the provisions of the baseline
agreement. These monies shall not be transferred to SMART for the acquisition
of freight rights and equipment from NWP Co. unless the terms and conditions of
the baseline agreement have been approved by both the Secretary of
Transportation and the Director of Finance. If these moneys are not transferred
to SMART within two-years of the chaptering of this act, these moneys shall be
returned to the Public Transportation Account."<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span class="CharStyle6"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">SMART Board
Implementation of Section 17 of SB 1029</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">• On May 20, 2020,
the SMART Board of Directors took action to implement Section 1 7 of SB 1029
(McGuire) by adopting the following staff recommendations:</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">Approve the concept
of SMART becoming a Common Carrier and Freight service provider (directly or
through a contract) with the understanding of all of its privileges,
opportunities and obligations from Sonoma-Mendocino County line south and east
to Napa River.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">Accept the additional
right-of-way from Downtown Healdsburg to Sonoma-Mendocino County Line (20.8
miles).</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">Authorize the General
Manager to execute the "Asset Transfer Agreement" between SMART and
NWP Co. in substantially the form attached hereto as (Attachment 2).</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">Authorize the General
Manager to execute the Baseline Agreement between State of California and SMART
in substantially the form attached hereto as (Attachment 3).</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">Direct the Chair of
the Board and General Manager to work with Senator McGuire, other State
Legislators, Governor, and his/her administration to secure the funding needed
for the ongoing maintenance and capital project of the freight area.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">Authorize General
Manager to file required documents with the Surface Transportation Board
authorizing SMART to acquire railroad right-of-way and transferring common
freight carrier rail operations authority to SMART for all freight services
south of Mile Post 89.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">Authorize General
Manager to issue a Request for Proposal to seek a freight consultant who would
perform Economic Feasibility Study of the entire SMAR 1 owned area and analysis
for the options to provide freight services in the future.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">Authorize General
Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with NWP Co. to provide interim
service to the existing freight customers until the Board has made a permanent
decision.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">Request the Chair of
the Board to assign a number of Board members and the General Manager to meet
with officials from County of Sonoma, Town of Sonoma, First Responders and the
affected Community regarding the future of the existing practice of storage of
Liquidated Petroleum Gasoline (LPG) and report back to the Board in a future
public meeting.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="bookmark0"><span class="CharStyle6"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">NCRA Staff <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Recommendation:</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: bookmark0;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">Several of the
actions authorized by SMART</span><span class="CharStyle7"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">'S</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"> Board on May 20, 2020 will
require cooperation by NCRA to be completed. Initially, staff recommends the
Board support the proposed SMART/NWP Co. transaction, contemplated by S.B.
1029, by taking all steps necessary at this time to allow completion of that
transaction by confirming its approval thereof in the manner required by the
2006 contract with NWP Co. Additional steps by NCRA will likely be needed to
assist SMART in fulfilling the above-described goals, particularly in light of
the information and recommendations expected to be communicated by the State of
California upon the completion of its analysis of NCRA's present and future,
currently under way. Accordingly, staff further recommends the Board direct
staff to undertake discussion and negotiation with SMART regarding additional
actions in furtherance of the goal of SMART becoming the Common Carrier and
Freight service provider from Sonoma-Mendocino County line south and east to
Napa River.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">At this time, staff
recommends that the board take the following actions:</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal;">1) Authorize the
Executive Director, on behalf of the Board of Directors, to grant permission to
NWP Co., pursuant to Section Vll(B) of the 2006 Lease, to make such
applications to the STB regarding modification or termination of service as
necessary or prudent to complete the transfer of rights from NWP Co. to SMART
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<br />samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-52977198961025476712020-05-11T20:59:00.002-07:002020-05-11T20:59:32.820-07:00When will Adult Softballers take the field? Seniors? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fortuna: </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Starting middle of July if allowed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eureka: </span><span style="font-style: italic;">No adult softball league in 2020. Canceled season!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Blue Lake: </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Canceled until further notice. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">McKinleyville: </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Mid August start for CO-ED if allowed. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Arcata:</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Closed until further notice. League is doubtful. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Samoa: </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Field is unplayable until Pine Tree rounds and wood removed. The Samoa Fire Department will be removing the wood for Samoa residents in phases. I will be doing some of the hauling to needy residents. The field will need lots of elbow grease but will be in the best shape ever thanks to Tom Marking! League in July I feel in the earliest.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Crescent City:</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">They plan on playing league in early July if restrictions lifted.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Medford: </span><span style="font-style: italic;">US Cellular will be opened when the appropriate phase lifting their ban. Oregon Governor Kate Brown says at least until September! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">It looks like our senior softball league is going to be phased in at the 4th stage. We are just entering the 2nd phase and there are many bumps and bruises along that way. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Phase 3 will allow church and other social distancing events that are not athletic. I will predict that this phase will start in about a month from now. Note that many of these phases have medical monitoring associated that will affect the timelines.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Phase 4 is basically back to real life and the allowed competitive athletics portion. This will probably not happen until the fall I am afraid. </span></div>
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samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-43534427160395904432020-05-10T10:06:00.004-07:002020-05-10T10:07:57.820-07:00Updated Humboldt COVID Chart Simplified.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is the updated chart for Humboldt COVID cases and here are some facts:</span></b><br />
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1. By Month there was: 1 recorded case in February, 20 in March, 33 in April, 3 in May.<br />
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2. Out of the 57 total 54 have recovered, 3 are active and 5 had to hospitalized.<br />
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4. Out of the 3,043 tested, a total of 1.87% were positive. They were traced to 20 by Travel, 24 contacted by people with virus, 11 Community contact and 2 under Investigation.<br />
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samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-76650107212062030512020-05-07T11:37:00.003-07:002020-05-07T11:56:54.862-07:00COVID causes Arcata to cut back $300,000 on one Construction project. How many jobs can the economy lose? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I work for the <a href="https://cifac.org/">Construction Industry Force Account Council (CIFAC).</a> <span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">(CIFAC) is a non-profit coalition of concerned construction industry
associations, contractors and labor unions that works to ensure State and local
governments’ compliance with the Public Contract Code (PCC).</span> As a
Regional Compliance Manager I make sure that State and local governments comply
with the PCC to promote job opportunities, fair bidding and transparency.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The City of Arcata had a grind out and paving bid that was to be awarded to a contractor for
$348,186 but the actual low bid was $609,000. Arcata decided to rebid the job with a new scope of work to match their budget. The city had lost revenue from gas tax shortfalls. Arcata staff asked me this, “Is CIFAC coming across this very much in other city and
counties where COVID related revenue reductions are affecting construction jobs
and bidding process?” I contacted my fellow Regional Compliance managers around the state and they said they were experiencing the same. I am now tracking the loses. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here is a comment from a Southern California Compliance Manager, "Some of the
effects of COVID-19 will be silent, meaning that some agencies will just be
postponing putting out projects for bidding right now. The downward loss
of City revenue from local taxes and gas tax for transportation projects, will
be effected, however, there is still some funding earmarked to be spent, that
will happen for the balance on the 2020 year, some tied to grants, matching
funds, federal funding, SB-1, etc., those projects will be completed, but going
forward, agencies will be revising their budgets for the 2021 year, so I don’t
believe that we will see the real effects of the COVID-19 until 2021!" That is a scary forecast!<span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/california-unemployment-rate-jumped-to-5-3-in-march/2274716/">California lost</a> 11,600 construction jobs to COVID in March of 2020. This bounces through the each communities economy and has caused much financial damage. How much? That is all for the future to decide. </span>samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30719375.post-72332900435405055122020-05-03T10:35:00.000-07:002020-05-03T10:35:01.024-07:00No Buffets? Now that is the last straw! Or piece of pizza if you will. Best past Eureka buffets.<br />
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<a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/Video/lifestyle/americas-love-for-food-buffets-may-not-come-back-after-pandemic-is-over/vi-BB13u4QS?ocid=sf">No Buffets</a>! You have got to be kidding me! What am I supposed to look forward to in the future. No softball. No hoops. No gathering of buddies and now this? I hate you COVID-19! Here are my favorite past Eureka buffets. It was good knowing ya!<br />
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1. Hometown Buffet-<i>Oh I knew ye well. Stack that meatloaf on the potatoes and fish! Go back just one more time! </i><br />
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2. Jalisco's-<i>If you never had a chance to go there, you were missing the best quantity of Mexican food around! </i><br />
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3. Kings Table-<i>My son Jordan would grab his favorite Jello food group color only, but it didn't matter! Cheap grub and lots of it!</i><br />
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4. Angelo's Pizza-<i>Say it aint so Angelo's! Just one more wing before I go hit up the cinnamon rolls!</i><br />
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5. Yin Cheng-<i>Long gone but not forgotten.</i><br />
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6. Round Table-<i>Even if I have to endure the heartburn afterward. It was worth it! </i><br />
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7. Red Lion Sundays-<i>I think it was the only time that anyone went to their restaurant. </i><br />
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8. Sizzler-<i>May not have been that great, but lots of it!</i><br />
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9. Kentucky Fried Chicken-<i>You mean I could have the Crispy and the original? And any amounts of gravy and biscuits? Bring it back! Bring it Back!</i><br />
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10. Sweetriver Saloon-<i>This was high living for us Marks family. No jello here Jordan! Go for the solid food! Pile it on Jake! You mean they will make my omelet to order? Whoa. Heaven on earth! </i><br />
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<i><b>Which on was your favorite? </b></i>samoasoftballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06244238117702878406noreply@blogger.com2