“Nationally, fewer than one percent of officers have the opportunity to attend the program.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training.”
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News and Features
Crime
Woman Taken to the Hospital after Hit and Run Near Willits
The driver of one vehicle fled the scene with major front end damage. One report said the vehicle’s front end was dragging as it headed south.
A SENSE OF PLACE: Nature, Culture, and Community
Handfuls of Home
Moonstone Wonders at Low Tide
“Allan Woodworth visited Moonstone Beach recently and sent us photos of his low-tide escapades to share with the Redheaded Blackbelt audience.”
Good News
Local Students Compete in McKinleyville Lions Club’s Student Speaker Contest
“Matthew Coyle, zone winner, will go on to compete in the regional contest, sponsored by the McKinleyville Lions Club, on Saturday, April 6 at Morris Elementary School at 2 p.m.”
Need to Know
Check This Out
‘ANATOMICA: A Comedy About Meat, Bones, & The Skin You’re In’ at Carlo Theatre on April 19
“Seasoned Comedian Tickles Your Funny Bone With Show About the Horrors and Delights of Having a Skeleton on April 19 at Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre in Blue Lake.”
Can You Help?
City of Arcata Looking for Volunteers for Bayside Park Farm
“The Environmental Services Department is seeking community members with interest in small-scale organic farming to participate in the Bayside Park Farm’s Volunteer Program!”
Other Voices: Columns, Letters, and Announcements
Letters to the Editor/ Columns
Letter Writer Wants to Redirect Kinetic Sculpture Race Route
“For the sake of future generations, wetlands, and wildlife our lands need connectivity through vegetation or they fragment.”
Announcements
Sigrid Selma (Harrison) Snow: ‘Renowned for her hosting skills’
“Sigrid was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Walker Bailey Post 205 in Fortuna for a total of 49 years, and served as president three times. She was also a proud member of Fortuna’s Red Hat Society in her later years, where she served as secretary and fostered a true sense of community with her fellow members… .”
Cannabis Cache
HappyDay: If I Nail All of the Steps, Planting is a Dream
“After weeks of sowing, prepping and planting I’m right on schedule for an abundant spring.”
New License Change Options Available for Cannabis Cultivators
“Under the new regulations, processor, nursery, or cultivation licensees can make a one-time change to their license expiration date. Additionally, cultivation licensees can now submit a request to either place their license in limited operations status or to reduce the size of their cultivation license.”