The North Coast Journal

of Politics, People, and Art
Humboldt County, Calif.

Vol. VIII, Issue 3

March 1997

Cover of the March 1997 NCJ

On the cover: Oil on linen by artist Jim McVicker.
Photos of artwork courtesy of Hackett-Freedman Gallery

COVER STORY

CATCHING THE LIGHT
A look at the life and works of Jim McVicker.
(Story by George Ringwald)

SPECIAL REPORT

"A DEEPER PORT: WORTH THE COST?" by Jim Hight
Supporters of a $23 million project to widen and deepen Humboldt Bay's
shipping channels predict a huge economic bonanza if the project goes ahead.

OUTDOORS

"CONFESSIONS OF A BAIT FISHERMAN" by Tim Martin

DEPARTMENTS

PUBLISHER
"SHORT STORIES THAT GREW" by Judy Hodgson

LETTERS

UPFRONT
Humboldt County news

COLUMNS

FISCAL FITNESS
"HOW TO FIX SOCIAL SECURITY" by Ron Ross
Demographics will place an enormous burden on the social security system
as the baby boomers begin to retire around the year 2010.

GARDEN
"The Tree Lady" by Terry Kramer
Every day is Arbor Day for local tree grower Carol WIlliams.

THINGS
"SETTING SAIL IN A SEA OF BOOKS" by Miv Schaaf
Funny how we refuse to relinquish our daydreams ...

FOOD
"BURNING HAMAN" by Betty Thompson
Celebrate Purim by baking Hamantaschen.