Milk Dud
In other news, as they say, and oh how we wish they didn’t: At its most recent Tuesday meeting, the Board of Supes appointed Eureka attorney Zachary Zwerdling to the board of directors of the Headwaters Fund, the somewhat embattled body that administers a big pot o’ cash aimed at local economic development. “As a practicing attorney, I would bring years of legal experience to the Board,” Zwerdling wrote in his application. “Being a lawyer requires knowing how to read and evaluate complex documents, weigh evidence on both sides of an issue, consider priorities and plan strategically.” Indubitably. We wish Mr. Zwerdling success.
It turns out, though, that the volunteer position drew about 20 aspirants, and we were surprised to see a diverse and worthy crowd represented. In addition to Zwerdling, the following notable names were on the candidcy list: Former Pacific Lumber attorney Frank Bacik; former Northcoast Environmental Center Executive Director Greg King; former Deputy District Attorney Jeff Schwartz; and, last but not least, Eureka kazillionaire Robin P. Arkley II.
What, you say! That’s the Rob Arkley, sworn enemy of bureaucracy, launcher of a thousand lawsuits against county government? The very man. In his application, Arkley notes his passion for the economic wellbeing of his hometown, and lists among his accomplishments the successful Economic Fuel! Business plan competition that funds eight or so new startups every year. It wasn’t enough, apparently.
Applicants were required to provide three character references. Among Arkley’s, we note, was Eureka City Manager Dave Tyson, whose relationship to the applicant Arkley described as “Business and Friend.” Hard to say which end of that formula will make Tyson sweat more, in the coming months.
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44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race
STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free / 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A 3-day, 42-mile kinetic sculpture race over land, sand, mud and water! LeMans start at the Noon Whistle on the Arcata Plaza. Follow the race through Manila, Eureka and into Ferndale on Memorial Day for the Glorious Finish. kineticgrandchampionship.com. 889-3024.
Flow 2012 Fashion Show
STAFF PICK / events / 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Student designed and produced clothing. Fundraiser for Arcata Arts Institute. $35/$25 students. artsinstitute.net. 822-1220.
Woodside Preschool's Rummage/Bake Sale
events / 8 a.m.-noon. Woodside Preschool, 900 Hodgson St, Eureka. www.woodsidepreschool.com. 445-9132.
Lanphere Dunes Restoration
STAFF PICK / outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet at Pacific Union School. Help remove non-native invasives at the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Tools and gloves provided, wear work clothes and bring water. Carpool to the protected site. 444-1397.
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TWO Comments
Comment / By Capdiamont / April 23, 2009, 1:07 p.m.
What is “scare county funds”. What department does this fall under?
Comment / By Mystified / April 23, 2009, 6:04 p.m.
To the person above who can only remark on a spelling mistake, anyone can see that the word was supposed to be scarce. The Hummboldt County Bupervisors wanting to be using scarce funds, to be bailing out a business without knowing who all is responsible or how that money will be used, is more insanity. Then to have Humboldt Creamery file bankruptsy a few days later, and who takes the loss in this decision.
I should change my pen name to dumb-founded. This mess is really starting to smell fishy, but then what do I know?
Oh great, Rob Arkley applying to the Headwaters Board. If they choose Arkley, rather than a person who actually cares about the environment for the Headwaters Fund Board of Directors; someone like Northcoast Environmental Center Executive Director Greg King, I will be convinced of corruption to the core.
Still, I am not unconvinced of that fact. Can’t wait to see all of the details of this web come to the surface; to see the entire truth unfold.