North Coast Journal Reader

Editor: I want to thank you for your “Dear School Trustees” editorial (Dec. 13, 2012), which I read and saved. Good thing, too, for once again Jon Isom is beating the parcel tax drum here in Southern Humboldt. Really, Jon, since when do new buildings guarantee an education? Reduce dropout rates? Guarantee my child will […]

Editor: This week’s cover story on HumCPR (“HumCPR Rising,” March 28) I was extraordinarily well written — especially given the limited access provided by one of the principal subjects of the story.  I was impressed by the way his caution of the interview was presented without belittlement. I stayed up late just to read through the […]

Editor: The bowling article (“For the Love of Bowling,” March 21) revived some very old memories. I took a bowling class at Portland State. I told the owner of the bowling alley that I would help take care of the alley if he taught me how to bowl and let me bowl free. He agreed. […]

Editor: College of the Redwoods is out of touch with the community (“CR Faces the Music,” Blog Jammin, March 14). The cuts of classes and faculty while adding remedial classes at the expense of viable classes are an example of that. The music program and theater art department have NOT been losing money. In fact, […]

Editor: In California you can’t seem to bring your dog anywhere, and everywhere you do, they must be leashed (“Unleashed,” March 7). You can’t tie your dog up on a street and you can’t leave your dog in a car. I guess you have to leave them at home? Do you have to be a […]

Editor: Thanks to Pat Dillman for her comments about word accuracy usage in  
the NCJ (“Watch Your Words,” Mailbox, March 28). I have noticed numerous inaccurate use of words and even misspellings.
 Please help these writers to use proper terminology. If in doubt, check it out.
 Thanks for pressing on to publish this newspaper each […]

Editor: On Oct. 18, the Journal reported that Project Censored determined the expanding police state tops the list of underreported stories by the mainstream media. The militarization of our police has dramatically increased. Yes, here in Humboldt County. Recently, Carrie Peyton Dahlberg, your editor, was bullied and intimidated for trying to photograph a safe crime […]

Editor: The Fortuna Elementary School District is currently negotiating with Redwood Preparatory Charter School for space to house their school (“Charter 
School Rift,” Jan. 24). The districts offer was fair: Use of six classrooms; additional full-size classroom which could be divided for multiple uses such as administration office and individual instruction; shared use of girl’s […]

Editor: Many are called to give to the poor and needy as documented in the oldest manuscript still available to read. Abraham gave generously to strangers, giving them food and lodging for as long as they needed. Likewise, countless others have given freely, unconditionally to countless needy persons for thousands of years. So it is […]

Editor: I enjoyed reading about Adara Lewis being selected as a finalist for PETA’s Cutest Vegan Kid contest. However, it appears the point of this article was to suggest PETA’s mission was killing homeless pets and to create a slanted bias against PETA.  First, PETA does not have a shelter and uses mobile vans for […]

Editor: It was a pleasant surprise to see that the North Coast Journal had a medium level Sudoku puzzle in this week’s issue. 
For the last few weeks it seems that you have focused mainly on the easy or very easy puzzles which, in my opinion, is a waste of valuable print space. Do you […]

Editor: I admire Emily Carlson’s willingness to speak up (“Don’t Be Transphobic,” Mailbox, March 14). My only disagreement with her letter is the line that goes “in a journal that totes itself.” Totes? Carries itself around? Impersonates a carrying bag? I believe the word needed was touts. Webster defines “tout” as “to publicize aggressively.” This […]