Tuesday, January 13, 2009

New time and place for Eureka Republican Women's meeting

Eureka Republican Women will meet Jan. 22 at the Elks Club at 445 Herrick Ave. in Eureka to hear William Bertain talk about port and rail development in Humboldt County. - Times-Standard

According to a press release, Bertain brings extensive background and expertise to the subject dating back to 1977 and his involvement as a representative for the Humboldt Bar Pilots and for the North Coast Export Company. The latter was a cooperative of more than 10 local sawmills exporting wood chips to Japan.

Members, their guests and interested persons will be welcome to gather at the Elks Lodge beginning at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon. The cost is $12.50 for lunch including tax and tip. Beverage only costs $4.

Those attending are encouraged to bring one or more food items to donate to the Food-for-People Program. Please RSVP to Colleen Hedrick at 268-0101.