Change is inevitable. It's a part of growing, living and developing. Changes are welcomed by some, but resisted by many. Our readers here in Humboldt are seeing several changes, not only in the people who put out their weekly news but in the community they call home. While I've received a warm welcoming upon my arrival to Humboldt, I realize I have big shoes to fill, taking over for an editor that lived and breathed the news of Humboldt and surrounding area for more than 10 years. Of course, I may do things differently but the essence of my job remains the same; to report the news to you the way it's told to me. I've been met by curiosity and perhaps slight skepticism but I assure you, I will do my best to ensure the news is delivered to your doorstep timely, accurately and efficiently each week. In addition to the recent arrival of myself, and a few months prior, general manager Al Guthro, a pair of new reporters will join the Journal staff in the coming weeks. While these changes may seem plenty, they will bring a new perspective to your city. Our fresh eyes and open minds will allow us to ask questions that may not have been asked or will encourage us to cover events that may not have been showcased in previous years. News is ongoing and upcoming, but there are the annual events and recurring activities that sometimes need a new angle.As the City of Humboldt experiences unprecedented growth with the arrival of new people and emerging business and industry, the opportunity to market itself grows exponentially. We need to talk about what's happening in our city. Of course there's always a mix of the "good news" and "bad news" stories, but we learn from both and work together to achieve even better. The old cliché "knowledge is power" rings true to a community that teeters on the defining line of a town or a city. I've spoken to a few Humboldt residents in the brief time I've spent here, and I've conveyed my confusion about the "City" of Humboldt. The visionaries and council of Humboldt have done their job in achieving the city atmosphere with the small town feel.I appreciate the friendliness of people that I pass by and I am grateful for the variety and availability of amenities offered here. Humboldt marries the fabric of a small town community with the thread of city conveniences. For myself, and others who have moved to Humboldt within recent years, we will know no different, but those who have called Humboldt home for decades have seen big changes and large growth. So while this is all new to me, a lot of it is new to you too. Things may be different but that doesn't necessarily mean better or worse. Being able to weave the past in with the present and into the future is what change is all about. It will inevitably happen, so why not embrace it? With change comes new vision and new priority, this translates to new opportunity. Change doesn't mean we forget how things were, it means we build upon what was to create what is and what will become.
