To Our Readers, an Apology
(Sept. 17, 2009) Two weeks ago a veteran member of our editorial staff made an error in judgment. He had offered to cover a controversial meeting in Fortuna — to take photos and report on the gathering he and his wife planned to attend anyway. It turned out his wife spoke at the meeting, the crowd reacted strongly and negatively, and he reported accurately on the exchange he considered pivotal to the coverage. Only he used her maiden name, one that she uses in her work as an artist and elsewhere.
Nevertheless, the intent was clear: to conceal or obscure her identity and to mislead readers. It was an ethical lapse we consider serious and we sincerely apologize.
The story, “Tea in Fortuna: Frightened patriots attempt to make sense of health care reform” by Bob Doran, is available on our Web site with an amended footnote. Doran has been the Journal‘s arts and entertainment editor, covering all things cultural, since 1998.
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Trinidad School Valentines Ball
events / 6 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Roaring ‘20s theme dinner and dance featuring blues master Earl Thomas. $60. 677-3631.
Artists Valentines Exhibition/HeART Auction
holiday events, art / 6-8 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Bid on original art for your sweetheart while enjoying wine, hors d'oeuvres and live music. Proceeds benefit Humboldt Arts Council programs. $20/$15 HAC Members. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.
Valentine's Dance
events, music, dance / 8-11 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway. Arcata Volunteer Fire Department sponsored dance includes music by Dr. Squid no-host bar, late evening buffet, raffle and silent auction. $10. ArcataFire.org. 825-1562.
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Comment / By unanonymous / Sept. 20, 2009, 6:05 p.m.
how serious? is he still employed? or are we gonna call ourselves entertainers now instead of journalists?
Comment / By Henry Simpson / Oct. 1, 2009, 3:40 p.m.
No front page photo of Bob with a snarl on his face? Will you spend the next year dragging his name through the mud? Will the police be sent to his home to raid his computers? I guess as long as Hank gets an apology then that won’t be necessary.