Don & Linda Harling

Linda was born and raised in Humboldt County, Don moved here 65 years ago. We both graduated from Arcata High School, then on to Humboldt State University getting our teaching degrees, and both of us taught school at Pacific Union School District in Arcata. As teachers we were always involved in activities for the youth.

We moved to McKinleyville in 1972 and soon became owners of the Beau Pre Golf Club. Our commitment and service to McKinleyville started with our involvement with schools and the chamber in the mid 70’s. Don was on the chamber board during the late 70’s and early 80’s.

In 1981 Don was elected to the Board of Directors of the McKinleyville Community Services District, and served for 20 years on the board. During that time Don served on many committees such as: Land Use and Planning; Recreation; Library; Pony Express; McKinleyville Senior Center, McKinleyville High School committees, Humboldt County Junior Golf Assoc. board.

During Don’s 20 years on the MCSD board, along with other directors, and staff many changes took place in McKinleyville. The district started with water service, then added sewer, drainage, lighting districts, recreation, open space parks, and wetland zones. The Community Center was built. Then we added the Activity Center, Library, Law Enforcement Building, Hiller Park Sports Complex, trails, etc. Having lived in McKinleyville since 1972, we have been able to be involved or support a lot of the community programs, benefits, etc.

We are proud of McKinleyville and the support of the people who call McKinleyville home. Good things can happen when your community works together to get things done. We have a daughter Leilani who is a sophomore at McKinleyville High school, therefore we are very much involved with the community still.

Don & Linda Harling

Past Azalea Award Winners who will also be honored at our Annual Dinner:

2001 Opie Hendricks
2002 Eleanor Sullivan
2003 Mark & Linda Rynearson
2004 Art & Karen Hooven
2005 Jim & Kerry Furtado
2006 Greg & Christina Cain
2007 Ben Shepherd & Wendy Wahlund
2008 Tom & Mary Marking
2009 Anne Hartline
2010 Don & Marleen Miller / Dick & Joan Miller
2011 Al & Sarie Tostie