Eureka Rotary Plaque dedicates plaque to former NAACP president, Eureka Council member Jim Howard

A plaque is being dedicated to Jim Howard, outside the Sea Grill in Eureka at 1 p.m.

Howard is a former president of the local NAACP chapter, from 1969 to 1973 and a former Eureka City Council member from early 1972 through the 1992.

The plaque was designed and made by Chuck Ellsworth, longtime friend, local businessman and member of Eureka Planning and Designing Commission.

He is the first African American Councilmember in Humboldt.

As Mr. Ellsworth and others standing out pointed out that fact is only relevant to recognize the many cintributions of Mr. Howard to our community.