Myrtletown Radio
Posted by Old Glory Radio on Oct 11, 2008 16:42:09
Coming soon....at AM 1650. We are located in Myrtletown and will be having a daily call in talk show.
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Old GLory Radio
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Myrtletown Lunch Solutions
Posted by darsh on Jul 3, 2008 16:00:22
Where to eat in Myrtletown
Myrtletown is small, and while we have a relatively large number of businesses operating out of our community, there are very few places to have lunch without traveling to downtown Eureka.
Having lived and worked in Myrtletown for many years, I have tried every lunch option multiple times, which I figure qualifies me to do a quick write-up on the available choices.
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HealthSPORT Eureka Breaks Ground
Posted by darsh on Apr 18, 2008 14:37:51
Myrtletown is growing!
After two years of hard work and planning, HealthSPORT is finally ready to begin construction on its Eureka location - 3441 Pennsylvania Ave. at Myrtle, right behind Eureka Floor in that big open field.
Yes that's right, Myrtletown is finally getting a fitness center, and it will even have a pool!
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Clinton's Eureka Visit A Complete Bust
Posted by darsh on Jan 16, 2008 19:48:55
Clear and promising day at Redwood Acres ends in confusion, disappointment for many
It was total mayhem at Redwood Acres today as thousands of people lined up to see former US President Bill Clinton speak at a last-minute stop-off in Eureka.
About 150 people were waiting in line at 2:30pm when I arrived with friends to wait for Slick Willy to show up. We stood for many hours, and by 5:30pm it seemed as though the number of people in front of us had doubled, at least.
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Confirmed: Bill Clinton is Coming to Myrtletown
Posted by darsh on Jan 15, 2008 17:30:26
Clinton Campaign Puts Myrtletown on the Map
Looks like our invitation was accepted! 
Thanks to Hank Sims for breaking the details on President Bill Clinton's scheduled stop-off in Humboldt County. The former president will be here to promte Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Where: Redwood Acres, Home Arts Building
When: Wednesday, January 16, 6:30pm
See you there!
Attention Bill Clinton: Visit Myrtletown!
Posted by darsh on Jan 15, 2008 14:43:30
Bill Clinton formally invited to speak at Redwood Acres
As you may have heard, former United States president Bill Clinton is scheduled to visit Eureka tomorrow evening. The initial details had him scheduled to visit the HCDCC in the afternoon, but now the official, though tentative, word is that the venue has been changed in favor of something bigger, and the time will be in the 4pm-5pm window.
I would like to officially invite President Clinton and his crew to hold their brief stop-off at Redwood Acres here in Myrtletown, where there is plenty of open space and parking is ample. I checked the calendar and it looks like there are only minor events taking place at Redwood Acres tomorrow, so it shouldn't be terribly inconvenient to book one of the exhibition halls for half a day.
What do you say, Bill? Visit Myrtletown!
Illegal Dumping in Myrtletown
Posted by darsh on Nov 5, 2007 11:29:09
Monthly piles of rubbish pollute Lucas Street forest
Did you know that Myrtletown has its own garbage dump? Lucas Street, between Myrtle and Harrison Ave, is apparently the unofficial waste drop-off for anyone too lazy and self-centered to drive their trash across town to the HWMA Transfer Station.
It's been happening for years, and it seems like nothing can be done to stop it. Recently most of the garbage has been carpet remnants, bags of clothes, roofing materials, and tires. Today, however, I found two CRT computer monitors, one buried under a pile of carpet pieces, and the other thrown into the runoff drainage area at the bottom of the gully on the north side of Lucas St, sitting in 6 inches of running water. Today's deposit of putrid waste also included about a half-dozen bicycle tires alongside a stack of old car and motorcycle tires.
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Wi-Fi Update
Posted by darsh on Aug 2, 2007 17:43:24
After our neighborhood wireless internet project was covered in a local newspaper we immediately began receiving emails and inquiries from Myrtletown residents who want to get a stronger signal in their homes.
The wireless internet protocol (aka 802.11) operates in the 2.4GHz band. This is the same radio frequency that many cordless phone systems, microwaves, and wireless networks use. The signal is not always powerful enough to pass through thick walls, trees, and other obstructions. As a result, our neighborhood wifi signal can run into trouble once it goes through a couple of walls and past a block or so of cordless phones.
If you're a little too far away from the Myrtletown access point, but you think you have decent line-of-sight from your roof to our office, then you might consider extending your wi-fi range using inexpensive consumer wifi gear and a directional antenna (like a "cantenna") to bring the signal into your home.
Wifi Hotspot Recognized
Posted by darsh on Jul 25, 2007 7:49:17
Community web site gets some attention
We were pleased to find a story on our new wifi internet hotspot written by Rebecca Bender on the cover of today's Eureka Reporter.
Thanks for the write-up ER, and we especially want to thank our neighbors, friends, volunteers, and of course those who donated funds to help build the wifi antenna. We definitely could not have done it without real community support, and we truly hope Myrtletown.net can continue to be a useful tool for many Humboldt County residents, visitors, and businesses. 
Myrtletown Launches Neighborhood Wifi
Posted by darsh on Jul 20, 2007 11:34:43
Myrtletown.net unveils Humboldt County's largest residential wireless internet hotspot
We are pleased to announce extended coverage with our new, community-funded wifi internet signal-boosted hotspot! Donations received during 2006 from community residents and supporters of Myrtletown.net were used to purchase the necessary equipment for this project. Way to go, Myrtletown!
More information on Humboldt County internet hotspots can be found here and here.
Union Targets Myrtletown Lumber
Posted by darsh on Jun 27, 2007 17:53:00
"They'll sit down there forever."
Picketers at the corner of Wabash Ave. and Short St. (next to Coscto) caught my attention while driving back to Myrtletown from the recycling center this morning. Normally I don't stop to talk to union picketers while I'm driving around town, but these guys piqued my interest because their signs read "Myrtletown Lumber and Supply Inc. fails to pay wages and economic benefits established by carpenters in this area" followed by "LOCAL # 751".
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More Pics From the Fair
Posted by darsh on Jun 26, 2007 21:52:26
A Short Photo Journal
I have already mentioned what a good time last week's fair was, but I didn't get around to posting all of the photos. Enjoy!
A view down Sucker's Alley. (I won a small teddy bear
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Pictures: 2007 Redwood Acres Rodeo
Posted by darsh on Jun 24, 2007 20:45:18
Yesterday's Redwood Acres Fair Dodge CCPRA Rodeo in the Cosgrove Arena was awesome! I sincerely pity those who didn't make it to this fantastic annual event here in Myrtletown.
However, in case you were, for some reason, incapacitated yesterday afternoon and therefore unable to attend, I have prepared a short photo gallery for you to enjoy.
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Earthquake!
Posted by darsh on Jun 24, 2007 19:34:13
Myrtletown residents somewhat jostled.
An earthquake just 41 miles from Eureka occurred at 19:23 today and was felt by many Myrtletown residents. The quake measured at 5.1 on the Richter Scale, and lasted for many seconds.
We don't get as many quakes here as the folks down south, so I think it's fun to see the USGS map with a giant red box near the Humboldt Bay.
Did anyone else feel it? Any damage? I swear the crack in my sidewalk is bigger now...
Redwood Acres Fair
Posted by darsh on Jun 22, 2007 15:33:32
It's a big week over at the Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, where the annual Redwood Acres Fair & Rodeo has been underway since Wednesday.
Have a look at the fair schedule, and be sure to make it out for the rodeo tomorrow at 1 pm! Heck, stick around for a couple more hours afterwards and catch Monte Mills Lucky Horseshoe Band at 7 pm. They close the place up around 11 tonight and tomorrow, so there's no excuse to miss out on the only fair and rodeo in Myrtletown!
