Editor’s note: The Union’s weekly columnist George Boardman has posted a formal “clarification” (AKA correction) on his blog for a post titled “Making a concealed weapons list, check it twice.” This has been a pattern with George’s journalism, causing considerable consternation in the community. Here’s another: Confusing the Auburn and Folsom Dams. Duh. As I said last week, The Union needs to dump George before it’s too late. The Union links to George’s blog — at its peril.
Clarification of ‘Making a concealed weapons list…’
Posted on February 21, 2014 by George Boardman
Sheriff Keith Royal said earlier this week he didn’t provide a list of Nevada County residents with concealed weapons permits to The Union when the newspaper requested the information in 2004.
In accordance with the law, Royal said he first notified permit holders about the paper’s request. He said he subsequently received a call from publisher Jeff Ackerman canceling The Union’s request for the information.
The original post, “Making a concealed weapons list, checking it twice,” has been revised to incorporate this information.
–George Boardman
Jeff Pelline's Sierra Foothills Report 
This week Boardman has taken a breather from local issues (where he is scrutinized) and decided to bash Obama instead. It is right in the “sweet spot” of The Union’s aging, declining demographic but will not help grow their readership.
When your editorial page columnist celebrates a quote from Rant Rocket Rush Limbaugh, your paper is doomed.
Yes, it’s the same old treadmill:
“New” columnist Boardman – (Rush Limbaugh was close to the mark when he said his two dogs could create more “shovel-ready” work than the Obama plan.)
•A proposal to reopen a mine on the Ridge
•A proposal to build a new shopping center
This is rich: George Boardman and “Nuke Brunswick” are having a conversation on George’s blog about “a field guide to the media,” sharing their “wisdom” with all of us. Small towns are a hoot.