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10 On The Cover THE H FACTOR

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16 Five Things to Know BEFORE YOU FORGIVE SOMEONE

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Editor: Thank you for stimulating the conversation on homeless housing with your articles “It’s Time for an Opportunity Village,” by Jim Hight, Nov. 6, and the “AHHA Talks Housing for the Homeless” blog post by Linda Stansberry on Nov. 17. Affordable Homeless Housing Alternatives (AHHA) thanks the whole community, including the 260 who attended our Community Forum, “Self-Regulating Camps to Tiny House Villages” with Andrew Heben (Nov. 15) or the follow-up meeting (Dec. 6). By engaging, listening and responding with ideas on housing for the houseless, we have created a climate for change and action to build tangible, affordable solutions. The process is exciting because people — including those in county and city governments and law enforcement, the homeless and those living on the edge — are coming together to establish affordable homeless housing alternatives both short and long term. Congratulations Eureka City Council. Your unanimous vote last Tuesday to explore a tiny house village “pilot project” for the city’s homeless was clearly remarkable. You are not alone in this endeavor. Throughout Humboldt County people are calling for similar solutions in their cities and communities. Every community has to work on its own solutions though it need not be in isolation. Volunteers throughout Humboldt County are ready to assist by bringing a myriad of skills and talent to this joint effort. The council’s unanimous vote to develop a Eureka-specific plan that would explore rapid re-housing also moves the community forward toward establishing services and support needed for our homeless. Thanks again. We hope to see you at our next meeting, Jan. 3, at Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B Street in Eureka at noon. Refreshments will be served. To learn more contact AHHA at ahha. humco@gmail.com. Nezzie Wade, Eureka

Editor: I got so excited when I turned the page in the Dec. 18 issue of the Journal to find a picture of an older woman using a stand-up paddle board and dove right into the article (“Walk on Water: No Faith Required”). But as I read my heart sank. She mentioned the physical hurdle of strapping a board to your car and the storage hurdle of, well, storing a 14-foot beast in your garage. I wanted to yell out, “we’re here, we’re here!” and wave my arms around. You see, I work for the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, located on the Eureka waterfront just a couple blocks from Old Town. We are an indoor boat storage and rental facility funded by the Department of Boating and Water Way grants and supported by the HSU University Center as an Auxiliary Program. And a big part of our mission is to provide accessible aquatics sports and programs to the community. Basically we want to get people out on the water and train them to be safe boaters. We have the cheapest rentals in town (I know there is an aversion to the sport because of the cost of gear) which include wetsuits, PFD’s, paddles and a paddle and safety talk. We offer all sorts of introductory programs and classes, and have facility staff that can help you carry your

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Salamat Editor: I enjoyed Peri Escarda’s article, “Adobo for the Soul” (Dec. 11), both for the recipe and for her writing. Being FilipinoAmerican, it is always nice to see something that brings a touch of filipino culture to the county. Ricardo Febre, Arcata

Early Deadlines Once again, New Year’s Day festivities mean early deadlines, so please submit your letters to the editor by Friday, Dec. 26 at noon to run in the Jan. 1 issue of the Journal.

Correction The Dec. 18, Filmland, “Promised Lands,” contained a pair of geographical errors. In the movie The Homesman, Hilary Swank and Tommy Lee Jones’ characters were headed for Iowa and the Nile was the river on which an infant Moses was set afloat, as the story goes. The Journal regrets committing these geographical errors of biblical proportions (but at least we’re not in duh-Nile about them). l

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Stick in the mud I threw a stick more like a fat rounded hunk of wood that was weathered grey like a piece of Florida clay heavy dense dry if I put it in a fire it would burn forever I held it in my fat fingers gripping drawing strength standing on the edge of the bay the water had been sucked out the moon’s belly filled with crystalline sea miles of clean mud lay at my toes I heaved the stick it soared through the air, for a moment proud thankful to be above the earth again remembering when it stretched from its great trunk to find food surrounded by brothers its back scratched by squirrels it smiled at me on the bank gracious for the short life and then dived like a shot duck and landed with a thick splat I skipped away with a promise — Matt Bryant

On November 8, 2014, the Northern California Indian Development Council (NCIDC) hosted the 33rd Annual Northwest Intertribal Gathering and Elders Dinner. The Gathering was a success due to the generosity of many individuals, Tribes, businesses, clubs and organizations that donated time and resources. The NCIDC Governing Council and staff wish to thank the following for their contributions and support: SPONSORS

Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria; Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria; Wilverna Reece; Smith River Rancheria; Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Redwood Capital Bank; Karuk Tribe; “Sea Around Us” ~ Snell Family; Wiyot Tribe; United Indian Health Services; Alan Foley CFP ~ Ameriprise; Coast Central Credit Union; City Ambulance of Eureka, Inc.; North Coast Coop; In Memory of D. Lorraine Eichenberg; Humboldt Countertops; LeaseMobile; Izabal, Bernaciak & Company; Patterson Conners Insurance, Linda Sundberg Insurance Agency; Harper Motors; Trinity Valley Consulting Engineers, Inc.; The Old House General; Advanced Security Systems and Rainbow Body Shop

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County Homicides Highest on Record

Humboldt County has seen more homicides within its borders this year than in any stretching back nearly 30 years. Dec. 18’s officer-involved shooting fatality brings the 2014 total to 16 homicides. According to statistics provided by the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office, that’s more than in any year since at least 1985 (the office only had statistics readily available stretching back to 1986). Since 1986, the county has seen a double-digit homicide total 11 times, with a previous high of 15 in 1988. Last year, there were 11 homicides documented in the county, a jump from five each recorded in 2011 and 2012. Of this year’s homicides, two have been committed by police officers — the Sept. 17 shooting of Thomas “Tommy” McClain by a Eureka officer and the Dec. 18 Willow Creek shooting by a CHP officer. (It should be noted that the term homicide is defined as the killing of one human being by another, and does not imply whether the

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death was justified, illegal or other. Legally speaking, there are three types of homicides in California: murder, manslaughter and justifiable.) Humboldt County Coroner Dave Parris said some trends emerge from this year’s case files: a number were related to domestic violence issues and more were related to marijuana cultivation or sales. “What’s really concerning to me is that, with the last two homicides we’ve had, we’re looking at young people — young victims,” Parris said. “Losing kids under 21 years old is extremely concerning to all of us, or it should be. And we should all be asking ourselves what we can do to prevent those.” A list of the 16 homicide victims this year by date (location of killing in parentheses): Jan. 1 — Eric Freed, 56 (Eureka) Jan. 8 — Jesse Ruiz, 24 (Trinidad) March 26 — Richard Storre, 60, and Lance Henry, 25 (Eureka) April 19 — Zackery Chapman, 36 (Garberville) July 18 — Neil Decker, 50 (Alderpoint) July 21 — Scott Johnson, 57 (Alderpoint)

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Sept. 3 — Harley Hammers, 37, and Angel Tully, 37 (Fieldbrook) Sept. 17 — Thomas McClain, 22 (Eureka) Oct. 14 — Robert Flaherty, 30 (Garberville) Oct. 19 — Ethan Stroud, 32 (Shelter Cove) Oct. 22 — Daneyal Siddique, 40 (Garberville) Nov. 15 — Casey Campbell, 22 (Eureka) Dec. 17 — Jesus Joani Garcia-Romero, 14 (Eureka) Dec. 18 — Richard Fredrick Tis Mil Estrada, 17 (Willow Creek) — Thadeus Greenson ●

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CHP: Machete Attack Led to Fatal Shooting

A surprise machete attack began the deadly altercation between a California Highway Patrol officer and a Hoopa teenager near Willow Creek in the early morning of Dec. 18, according to CHP Capt. Adam Jager, who heads the agency’s Humboldt office. At a press conference following the shooting, Jager said officer Tim Gray

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responded to a report of a car crashed into a light pole just east of Willow Creek at about 1:35 a.m. to find 17-year-old Richard Fredrick Tis Mil Estrada sitting behind the wheel of a Nissan sedan. The officer made contact with Estrada, who then exited the vehicle, Jager said. The two then walked around to the rear of the vehicle, Jager said, when, all of a sudden, Estrada attacked Gray with a machete. The machete, Jager said, struck 11 5 5 11 16 Gray in the hand and arm before hitting him in the face. Jager said Gray — who’s been with CHP for two years — drew and fired his weapon as he went down. The officer retreated back to his patrol car, at which point he locked himself inside and radioed for help, Jager said. Witnesses later told investigators that Estrada then got back in the driver’s seat of the Nissan and began honking his horn, according to Jager. When a backup officer arrived on scene, Jager said, he found Estrada lying completely naked on the ground beside the Nissan, acting erratically. The officer 11

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ordered Estrada to put his hands behind his back but he didn’t comply, Jager said, and the officer Tasered him. Ultimately, Jager said, two good Samaritans came to the officer’s assistance, helping him handcuff Estrada. At that point, the officer and responding paramedics began CPR. A short time later, Estrada was pronounced dead at the scene. Gray was transported by ambulance to Mad River Community Hospital and later flown to University of California Davis. He was discharged form the hospital Dec. 22. The Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the shooting. “This is difficult,” Jager said, apparently struggling to contain his emotion. “This is sad. This is a 17-year-old kid from Hoopa. It’s terrible. Our hearts go out to the family of this young man. … It’s a terrible thing that’s happened and there’s nothing we can do about it at this point.” — Thadeus Greenson ● CRIME

14-Year-Old Killed in Eureka

Eureka police are investigating an apparent homicide this year after finding a 14-year-old boy from Arcata lying in a yard on the 2300 block of 15th Street on the morning of Dec. 17. EPD Capt. Steve Watson said the boy, later identified as Jesus Joani GarciaRomero, was alive but unresponsive when officers arrived on scene at about 8:30 a.m., but that he later died at a local hospital. A spokeswoman said Garcia-Romero had wounds “of a suspicious nature,” but would not release details about the type of wounds. — Thadeus Greenson

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wo years before George W. Bush left office, Universal Studios produced a movie called American Dreamz in which terrorists planned to kill the president — portrayed by Dennis Quaid as a manipulated idiot — in a suicide attack on an American Idol-like TV singing contest. The movie never made back the $17 million it cost to make. It fell so far into oblivion that I had trouble finding it on IMDB. I saw it years ago and I’m betting it was a funnier, more clever movie than The Interview. My point? If Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un didn’t want people to see The Interview, he should have let it flop. Now it is the movie just about everyone wants to see. That’s because Sony Pictures, which made it, pulled it from distribution after Kim Jong Un threatened to kill movie-goers who try to see it. That’s what it takes to get some people to see a Seth Rogen film. There was once this other movie called Wag the Dog. In it, Robert DeNiro plays a presidential campaign adviser who hires a movie producer, played by Dustin Hoffman, to produce fake news footage of a war in Albania to distract American voters in the lead up to an important election. It so screwed up the way I think, that I can’t help doubting everything my government says about North Korea, a country so cut off that no outside media can get in to independently cover. This is especially so on a story so preposterous, if it were a movie it would have to be a spoof: A giant Japanese-owned company backs a movie by a group of guys known for infantile male angst movies, set in a

country with which Japan has bad relations. The movie ends with the death of the North Korean dictator. The dictator threatens to blow up the studio if it releases the movie causing the studio to pull the movie from release, which makes everyone want to see it. But if this were a movie spoof it finally would get released and the movie company and team of producers of infantile, male angst movies would get rich and plan the sequel, to be set in Yemen. Now, in my Wag the Dog mind, I look for the distraction, especially when you have the U.S. president calling for a movie company to release a movie to the public. I teach media history, which is all about governments trying to quash media and media producers pushing back. Here we have the opposite: a media producer fighting its own government’s call for distribution. And that’s where we get to the crux of this issue, for me. The great distraction is the fear that Kim Jong Un will kill us for seeing a movie. The real problem that this fear blurs is total control of our media by a very few corporate entities. Want to get people itching to read something? Have the government or church ban it. Want to stop people from reading something? Make reading it inconvenient. Real control isn’t through legislation or armed forces. Real control rests in those with their hands on the distribution channels. Here’s the question that’s bugged many of us this month. Why, in a world where pimply teenagers download pirated movies while they’re still in the theaters, is it so difficult to get a stream of The Inter-

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view? Why isn’t it on YouTube? The story of The Interview shows us the double farce of Internet freedom and free expression. Ten companies control almost 24,000 screens in this country. That’s the least of it. Six companies — Warner Bros., Disney, NBCUniversal, Sony, Fox and Viacom produce almost 80 percent of our movies. Comcast is in the midst of merging with Time-Warner, which will place control of almost everything we watch on TV in the hands of one company. For those of you who snicker that you cut off your cable and now stream TV on Hulu — Comcast owns that, too. Youtube, Google and Amazon control most of what we watch on video. Google and Yahoo control our ability to find anything over the Internet. Twitter, Facebook and Google control our ability to digitally chat with each other about the media they channel to us. To keep any particular media product out of our hands would take a Skype conference of maybe a dozen people. By law they can’t do that to fix prices. But there isn’t a law that I know of forcing corporations to distribute something they don’t want to distribute or keeping them from coordinating non-distribution. Julius Caesar came to rule the Roman world because he wrote up his own exploits daily and had scribes who could make copies and slaves who could run to Rome and distribute them throughout the city. The Nazis came to power because Goebbels understood how to quash what was anti-Nazi and massively distribute what was pro-Nazi. Many people believe that the Internet eliminated the gatekeeper between media producers and consumers. But if that were true, the second Sony pulled The Interview from screens someone would have sent me a link to a download. I’m sure some clever hackers have copies. But they aren’t finding it easy to distribute them to those of us who aren’t so digitally capable. The Internet didn’t eliminate gatekeepers. It just made it so that there are way fewer gates.

– Marcy Burstiner mib3@humboldt.edu Marcy Burstiner is chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Humboldt State University. She asks this: Where have you gone, Tim Berners-Lee? The Internet nation turns its lonely eyes to you.

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ollowing a trend of relaxing marijuana policy, the Department of Justice announced recently that it will no longer prosecute people who grow marijuana on tribal lands. Though the Obama administration recently said something similar regarding states where marijuana has been legalized, the move was unanticipated and, in places, unwelcome, according to reports. Many tribes prohibit marijuana cultivation in their own bylaws. But the announcement has already spurred a movement in the Hoopa Tribe to relax a ban on growing on the Hoopa Reservation. Former Tribal Chairman Clifford Lyle Marshall Sr. penned an op-ed in the Dec. 16 issue of the Two Rivers Tribune calling for tribal members to support legalization of marijuana cultivation on tribal lands. “We live in a poor community with a very weak economy,” Marshall wrote, adding that the tribe’s ban is now the only thing standing in the way of “true economic independence and the opportunity for tribal citizens to earn a very good middleclass income from the sweat of their brow by farming the legal crop of cannabis.” Marshall wrote that the environmental degradations of pot grows have been overstated, and suggested that legalizing cultivation could help the tribe secure agricultural water rights as well as bring grows out of the hills where they surreptitiously flourish. Marshall submitted a petition overturning the tribe’s pot ban to the elections office, which will look over the language for legal problems and suggest changes or approve it, at which point Marshall has 30 days to gather enough signatures to get it on the June ballot. Leilani Pole, a Hoopa tribal member who advocates for lifting the ban, said the tribal government originally prohibited marijuana because it feared that saying anything otherwise would jeopardize federal funding. With the U.S. now “saying that natives can in fact have the freedom that their tribal councils allow them,” Pole said, tribal members may choose to overturn

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the ban. She was uncertain how successful the petition will be, citing anti-marijuana propaganda from the “Reefer Madness” era that still shapes public opinion, but said that the tribe’s voters are skewing younger. While Marshall was happy to use the DOJ’s memo as a launching point for legalization, other tribes around the U.S. were reticent about the announcement. A Colorado attorney and chairman of the Indian Law and Order Commission, which advises the federal government on tribal criminal justice issues, told Bloomberg Politics that “We actually have no idea what’s going on here,” adding that the administration had not sought his group’s input. And the executive director of the National Congress of American Indians told the same reporter she had no idea which tribes the DOJ claimed had requested clarity on marijuana issues. Others have expressed concern about relaxing penalties on drug use in communities that have historically been prone to addiction. “Indian tribes have been decimated by drug use,” Seattle attorney Anthony Broadman told the Guardian. “Tribal regulations of pot are going to have to dovetail with tribal values, making sure marijuana isn’t a scourge like alcohol or tobacco.” Others expressed concerns about adding complexity to already garbled marijuana law — especially in California, where a jumbled network of local, state and federal rules make a foggy situation for growers, medical marijuana patients and residents. It will come down to individual tribes — the Yurok Tribe conducted, with the help of federal and local law enforcement, a series of raids of marijuana grows on tribal lands last year, and reiterated its strong opposition to cultivation in a message to the Lost Coast Outpost last week. Others could, as Marshall contends, use marijuana to bolster typically impoverished communities with a new economic footing. l

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The H Factor Hunting for the smartest person in Humboldt

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y quest was simple: Find the smartest person in Humboldt. Well, OK, actually it was a troublesome task. Almost as impossible as finding Bigfoot — except at least our smarties leave bona fide droppings around, indications of their intelligence for a keen person to pick up and stuff in her hunting cap. My plan, too, was simple: neither scientific nor thorough nor responsible. I just went scattershot. “Hey,” I asked my colleagues. “Who’s the smartest person in Humboldt?” “We know it isn’t any one of us,” one answered helpfully. “How about a brain surgeon?” said another. “You know, because of the saying: ‘It isn’t exactly brain surgery.’” They named more potential bigsmarts: presidents, hoteliers, educators, writers, editors, politicians, historians, artists, scientists, doctors, financiers, judges. Then I got on the horn. First, the brain surgeons: One declined to play, and the other two didn’t call back … probably rightly thinking “this isn’t brain surgery” and shuffling my messages off to dream-forget-land. Next I tried Peter Hannaford, who one of my colleagues said might be “the smartest conservative” in Humboldt County (a label that sounds patronizing — like “the smartest blonde” — but I don’t think was meant that way). Hannaford’s a public affairs whiz — a U.C. Berkeley grad and Army veteran who’s run several of his own companies and advised everyone from Ronald Reagan to 3M. He was, in fact, Reagan’s public affairs director when he was governor of California, and later helped him get elected president. Hannaford’s written umpteen magazine articles and edited or written a dozen books (including several about Reagan); the 12th, the second volume of the diaries of legendary syndicated newspaper columnist Drew Pearson, is at the publisher’s right now. “Are you the smartest person in Humboldt?” I asked him. Over the phone, Hannaford’s voice was gravelly, friendly and warm — pretty close to the way it’s described on Voice123.com, where he’s listed as a voice actor, a side thing of his. “No,” the 82-year-old said. “I don’t think there’s any one smartest person.” But he knows a lot of smart people. Humboldt’s stuffed with them: people “with native intelligence, a pretty good field of knowledge and able to adapt to practically any situation,” in Hannaford’s words. “Name some,” I said. “Oh, no,” he said. “I do that, I’m going to lose a lot of friends.”

A better strategy,

that’s what I needed, some kind of shortcut through this purported thicket of smarties to The One. But what exactly was I looking for? The person with the highest IQ? EQ? The most financial success? Inventions? Degrees? Respect? Facebook friends? Something else entirely? What does it mean to be “the smartest?” And if we decide it means “of the highest intelligence,” what is intelligence? I consulted the web. It’s debatable, turns out. For the last 100 years some have argued that there is a general, underlying intelligence in humans, called the g factor, revealed through a series of cognitive skills tests — and, in this theory, a person who does well on a math test can be predicted to do as well on a verbal test and all the tests of different mental faculties. A light flickered: Mensa. (You know, “the high IQ society.”) I Googled “Mensa Humboldt Calif,” got frustrated over the local chapter’s apparent lack of a proper Internet home (or maybe it’s in the Deep Web and I’m not smart enough to find it) ... and stumbled backwards into local artist Elizabeth Berrien’s website, where images of her wire-made creatures prowl. Heck, turns out the 64-year-old was admitted to Mensa at age 13 after they got a look at her school test scores and saw she ranked in the top .5 percent of the population. She’s the one who recently got a National Science Foundation grant to work with scientists and a renowned origami artist to develop tiny fiber optic structures that can shape-shift when stimulated by a laser — something that could be used, perhaps, to fix errant brains. The “wire lady” doesn’t deny she’s “one smart cookie.” “Everyone in my family’s got all sorts of smarts,” Berrien said. “We’re usually trying to outsmart each other. There were five kids in my family, and my dad, to keep us from going nuts, would give us numbers games and math games and word games at the dinner table.” Sure, she was trouble in school, speaking out, ignoring the boring teachers, and flailing in art class until the art teacher tossed her some twine. Later, she says, she faked her way into jobs. Now her art’s displayed in public and private collections all over the world and, at the moment, she’s getting paid to think and to fiddle with some new equipment: a microscope with a digital camera attachment and tiny tweezers to handle fiber thinner than a human hair. But, no, she insisted, she isn’t the smartest person in Humboldt. There are many forms of intelligence, she said.

Look at Eric Hollenbeck, she said, founder of that hive of innovation, Blue Ox Millworks. Or Libby Maynard, the Ink People cofounder. Or Berrien’s own daughter, Emma Breacain, executive director of the Literacy Project, a Rutabaga Queen and other things. Even so, Berrien kindly said she’d track down some other local Mensans for me.

“Oh, God,” said Mensan Jake

WIRE ARTIST ELIZABETH BERRIEN WITH HER OSPREY SCULPTURE. PHOTO BY E. CHRISTIAN WISNER

This sounded like a different theory used to say intelligence was a thing you I’d read about that suggests humans have either had or didn’t have, Knox said, but multiple intelligences — at least nine, now “most models today will talk about says developmental psychologist Howard components of intelligence, or interactive Gardner, the Harvard scholar who began types of intelligence — you know, like developing this theory in the 1970s. And verbal and nonverbal.” these intelligences — unlike the mental faculties g factor proponents refer to — are independent of each other. That is, as Gardner puts it in a recent piece in The Washington Post, “… strength (or weakness) in one intelligence does not prelogical-mathematical — a person who’s got loads of this dict strength (or weakness) in likes puzzles and exercising hypotheses any other intelligences” and “… visual-spatial — our map decoders and image masters all of us exhibit jagged profiles bodily-kinesthetic — physically attuned people, invenof intelligences.” tors Other theories clamor out there. And like Claire Knox, naturalistic — observers of their environment; collecchair of Humboldt State tors and classifiers, interested in systems University’s Child Developverbal-linguistic — smitten by language and stories ment Department, had told me in an earlier conversation, musical intelligence — that kid tapping out a rhythm on there’s more than one way to his desk behind you every freaking day, and that’s how talk about intelligence. Some he got an A people study how the neurolinterpersonal intelligence — a people-person, who can ogy and biochemistry of the read you like a book brain works, others explore intrapersonal — introspective, insightful, independent the mind’s processes (“thinking”), others examine the existential — deep thinker, ponders the meaning of life, various models for assessing death and human existence intelligence, and so on. It’s a complex, evolving field. People

The nine intelligences according to Howard Gardner

But such models are really looking at how intelligence is expressed, not at an underlying structure. Neuroscientists peering directly into the brain, however, are making exciting discoveries these days that could tell us more about structure. Even so, “intelligence” is still just a concept, not a thing, Knox said, “and always when we are talking about it, we are talking about how we have interpreted certain kinds of behaviors as representing that concept.” This is where the popular press often gets it wrong, she said. While the science community considers a broad array of behaviors that represent intelligence, regular people tend to focus on a narrow, often wrong, set of ideas: that smart people always are going to do smart things, for instance. Or that a big vocabulary or vast knowledge of a subject means you’re intelligent (when all these really reveal is what you’ve been heavily exposed to). I asked Berrien what she thinks being smart, or intelligent, means. “It means being able to think on one’s feet, to adapt to sudden shifts and changes in one’s circumstance … always curious, never bored.”

Williams; Berrien had sent him to me. A long-time newspaper man, he was not impressed with my mission or with his own potential role in it. “Being a Mensan is about passing tests,” he said, dismissively. If your IQ (or other relevant) test scores land you in the top 2 percent of the population, then you’re eligible to apply to get in. That’s it. And these days, you’ve got to be at least 14. “You know, I think high intelligence is probably misunderstood a lot,” Williams said. “It does not guarantee success in anything. Amongst Mensans I’ve known, we’ve had people who were Caltech-type folks and we’ve had people who went to community college and never went any further. … You have a different level of understanding of the world, I think, but I don’t know that it’s any better or worse than anyone else’s understanding; it’s just different.” Mensans he’s known also have trended toward the nongregarious. But anyway, he said, he knows people way smarter than him — more widely informed, better educated, “more with it.” He started listing them. “Ryan Hurley, your Captain Buhne,” he said, referring to the Journal freelance columnist. Ken Gatlin, writer and artist and active Greek Orthodox Church member. Stephen Sottong, Mensan, writer, good at math and engineering. Williams’ son-in-law Neal Feuerman, a Fortuna anesthesiologist. Retired government worker Karen Suiker. Humboldt State University professor emeritus William Wood, a chemical ecologist. My mind had wandered off and was toying with Berrien’s tiny tweezers. They’d triggered a memory, something I’d read about a guy up at HSU also working with dimensions smaller than a human hair. Something to do with gravity.

Professor C.D. Hoyle

wasn’t in when I called HSU’s physics department. Later, he phoned me from Harvard where he’s been spending part of his year sabbatical helping to build a new telescope that might help particle physicists better understand dark energy continued on next page

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continued from previous page — the stuff that makes up nearly 70 percent of the universe and is responsible for speeding up its expansion, but about which not much more is known. But he continues to mentor his Humboldt students from afar. They’re undergrads, yet Hoyle treats them like grad students (there’s no graduate physics program at HSU), putting them to work in his gravitational research lab. Right now, with grants from the National Science Foundation and elsewhere, he and his students are working on an experiment that also could reveal more about dark energy, dark matter and the essence of space and time. They’re designing and building a special torsion pendulum to observe how gravity behaves when objects get very close together PETER HANNAFORD WITH RONALD REAGAN IN NOVEMBER 1979, — closer than the width GOING OVER FINAL DETAILS OF THE SPEECH THE THEN-CALIFORNIA of a human hair. NoGOVERNOR WOULD GIVE LIVE AND ON TV THAT EVENING body’s done this close of ANNOUNCING HIS 1980 CANDIDACY FOR THE PRESIDENCY. a measurement before. PHOTO COURTESY OF PETER HANNAFORD Also, Ace Hardware doesn’t carry the pieces String theory is one candidate for for building such an instrument, so Hoyle’s unifying these two. And one of the students are machining everything from predictions of string theory is that gravity scratch. behaves fundamentally differently than The aim is to see if the two big, but how Einstein predicts it should when you conflicting, functioning models of how get objects very close together. the universe works — relativity and quanIf Hoyle and his students’ pendulum tum mechanics — can be reconciled and shows that gravity does behave differently lead us to that elusive beast, the Theory on the microscopic scale, then that’s one of Everything, an all-encompassing set of more feather in string theory’s cap. And if natural laws that explains how everything not? Well, that’s good information, too. works. OK, I’d found my quarry. Hoyle scoffed. Einstein’s theory of relativity explains “I would find it incredibly unlikely how gravity works, and blackholes and the that I would be the smartest person in motions of planets and galaxies — the Humboldt, based on probability,” he said, large-scale stuff. It’s how we get our GPS laughing. Echoing everyone else so far, he systems to work properly, said Hoyle. said there’s all kinds of intelligence and all Quantum mechanics explains how the sorts of smart people. And he pointed me can’t-see stuff works — things on the moback toward the forest. lecular, atomic and nuclear scale, things like light. It’s the reason we have cell with physphones and other such technology. ics theory, I needed a break. How about “But the problem is, those two models a word person? One had been suggested: of nature really don’t describe the same HSU emeritus professor of English Tom universe,” Hoyle said. “They’re mathematiGage. I met him at a cafe in Old Town, cally inconsistent with one another. In he started talking and immediately I was other words, you can’t explain some crying for some quantum with my coffee. things with relativity that quantum meGage — who was dressed nattily in a chanics can explain [and vice versa].” brown blazer and black turtleneck — is

After struggling

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HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY PHYSICS PROFESSOR C.D. HOYLE. PHOTO COURTESY OF HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY

ENGLISH SCHOLAR TOM GAGE IN VENICE. PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM GAGE

an affable guy, fun to talk to … but also a theorist. As flamenco guitar poured from the loudspeakers, Gage told his story — after first proclaiming he is “woefully unqualified to be the smartest person in Humboldt” and woefully unqualified for every job he’s ever had. His mother raised him in Oakland, where they moved around a lot; in high school, Gage worked to help pay the rent. While an undergrad at U.C. Berkeley, he hitchhiked one year toward a kibbutz but ended up in Damascus. In 1976, he moved to Humboldt and taught English at HSU for the next 30 years, developing the Masters in Teaching English program and the Redwood Writing Project and helping a student design the award-winning

software Writing Trek. He kept traveling: to China, Greece, Turkey and Syria (where he went as a Fulbright scholar). Since retiring, in 2006, he’s just sped up. He’s written, co-written and edited 20 publications, four of them historical nonfiction books (one, American Prometheus, is about his great-grandfather Captain Bill Jones, “the engineering genius behind the steel empire of Andrew Carnegie,” as iTunes puts it). His No. 1 pet project is spreading the combined education gospels of Turkish inspirational figure Fethullah Gülen and the late James Moffett, who wrote the influential Teaching the Universe of Discourse, which basically says kids are individuals — not little robots conforming to standardized curricula and tests — and

CRAFTSMAN ERIC HOLLENBECK, OF BLUE OX MILLWORKS, CUTTING AN UPPER TRIM DETAIL. PHOTO COURTESY OF BLUE OX MILLWORKS

should be taught as such. “It’s a theoretical structure based on ‘what is happening,’ ‘what happened,’ ‘what happens,’ or ‘what oughta happen,’” said Gage. So, but … what does it look like? Consider an English department, he said — literature studies on one end, composi-

tion studies on the other, and never the twain shall meet. But they should. He recited a Langston Hughes poem. Now, he said, in a classroom, some kids could perform an improv skit based on it. Another group could script their performance. A third group could write a report about it. And a fourth could write about

what ought to happen in the poem — the utopia. It is a unified field theory for teaching composing and reading, said Gage. As for the Gülen part of it, Gülen is a former Turkish imam, now living in the United States, who inspired a movement fostering international dialog between people of all faiths (and no faith), scientists, and others with the goal of teaching people to use their knowledge for the common good — to be people of action. Gage started a program that, so far, has resulted in at least 30 schools here in the

United States (including Humboldt) “linking up” with schools all over the world. For instance, he said, he had 10th graders at Six Rivers Charter School doing the same homework as a classroom of kids in a town in Morocco. He hopes this model will further peace and understanding in the world.

Gage got me thinking

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Secrets of Holiday Bartending

Drop the shaker and enjoy your own party By John-Michael Wilkerson tabletalk@northcoastjournal.com

ll this week, somebody, somewhere, is throwing a party. They will plan the menu and music to the letter, but when it comes to the bar ... things fall apart. Short of following a bartending guide to stock up on dozens of ingredients you will likely never use, most people have no idea how to set a bar for holiday entertaining. I’ll make it easy for you: Don’t. Chaining yourself to the drink station and bartending your own party means playing host to the whimsy, indifference and indecision of guests. Trust me, the No. 1 answer partygoers give when asked to pick their poison is: “Whatever you have.” An open bar is an option, but letting your guests fend for themselves is a little inattentive. The secret is limiting choices. This may seem counterintuitive, but think about it — when your dinner guests sit down to your table, do you ask them what they would like to eat? No. You prepare a meal based on what you have access to, what you are good at and what you think your guests will like. So why wouldn’t you do this with the hooch at your holiday soiree? Since Champagne is the universal celebration libation, these recipes should work for your Christmas, New Year’s or Festivus party. Keep in mind it’s a good idea to try out any recipe ahead of time and to make sure your guests have enough water to go along with their alcohol. Holiday gatherings are the perfect excuse to offer one of my favorite drinks: punch! It’s festive and tasty, and people don’t make it for themselves. A holiday punch is the grown-up version of the jungle juice and trash can beverages we used in college to prevent our GPAs from getting too high. Here is a recipe for a slightly sweet, fruity, non-trash-can drink I call the One-Two Punch. I started on the low end so scaling up the recipes for more guests should be fairly simple.

One-Two Punch

Ingredients and method: 1 bottle of Champagne 1 liter club soda

16 ounces orange Juice 16 ounces cranberry juice 1 to 2 cups vodka 1 12-ounce can of frozen limeade concentrate 1 12-ounce can of frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate Ice as needed Lemon and orange slices for garnish Pomegranate seeds for garnish Combine all the ingredients except for the vodka in a large punch bowl, adding the orange and cranberry juice last so you can modify it for the color and texture you like. Stir until well mixed. Start with 1 cup of vodka and add more to temper the sweetness (and kick) to your taste. Float the fruit slices in the bowl and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds — don’t worry, they float! Garnish each glass with a citrus wedge and more pomegranate. Just remind your guests about the seeds!

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Champagne Jiggle

Ingredients and method: 2 tablespoons plain, unflavored gelatin (2 packages) 2/3 cup cold water 1 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste) 1 cup sparkling wine or champagne or club soda 1/4 cup choice of fruit Clean and dry six champagne glasses or molds. In a medium glass bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over cold water and let it soften for about 3 minutes. Whisk in the boiling water until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Whisk in the sugar until dissolved and stir Build to edge of the document Margins are just a safe area

in the sparkling wine. Immediately pour the mixture into a liquid measuring cup with a pour spout. Pour it in a slow stream by raising the measuring cup high enough so that it creates bubbles (8 to 12 inches). Chill the glasses/molds in the refrigerator until the mixture is a very thick liquid — about 20 to 30 minutes depending upon their size. Check every 5 to 10 minutes: The liquid needs to be thick enough so that the fruit remains suspended without dropping to the bottom or staying on top. Gently push the fruit into the glasses, being careful not to disturb the bubbles on the top. Chill for another 20 to 30 minutes until the gelatin is fully set. Garnish as you like and enjoy! l

Pitcher drinks are my next favorite, since I’m a fan of making things ahead. A cocktail you can pull out of the fridge and serve to your guests is a winner in my book, like the simple Mimosa. Easy and quick to make, mimosas are a fizzy lift.

Mimosa Redux

Ingredients and method: (Per Serving) 1 part Champagne 1 part orange Juice 1 splash Chambord Splash some Chambord in the bottom of a Champagne flute, then fill it halfway with your preferred champagne. Add an equal amount of orange juice and then another splash of champagne before stirring. Garnish the flute with an orange wheel and add a frozen strawberry or two just before serving to keep the drink cool. Finally, give them something fun. How about a little holiday jiggle? Come on. Gelatin shots have graduated from college and are impressing partygoers with their versatility and cultivated flavor. Seriously. northcoastjournal.com • NORTH COAST JOURNAL • THURSDAY, DEC. 25, 2014

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CROSSWORD by David Levinson Wilk

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You don’t have to forgive. Our spiritual leaders (and Facebook feeds) encourage the idea that forgiveness helps us heal — there’s that saying, “Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die,” which is a fine saying, but it glosses over the fact that anger can be useful; anger can serve as a way of asserting your value, make it clear that someone’s behavior is unacceptable. Girls, especially, need reassurance that they don’t always have to make nice. (Girls, you don’t always have to make nice.) Anger can also be a way to take a stand on the larger concerns surrounding your individual experience (e.g., racism, misogyny and other social justice issues). 2. Assess. What was the level of betrayal? Was the act criminal or simply the jerkish behavior humans are prone to from time to time? Is this a person trying to find his or her way in life and making mistakes that caused your pain or is he or she a trusted figure who took advantage of you? Have you wronged people, intentionally or not, in the same manner? Or is the offense so far beyond anything you would ever do to another human being that you can’t relate at all? On your personal scale, was the act in question an infraction, misdemeanor or felony? Are you prepared to be judged as harshly as you’re judging others? How often do you have to interact with the person who hurt you? When you see this person — as you inevitably will if he or she lives in this same small town and shares social media — do you feel annoyance or fear? Do you simply shake your head and cross the street or does your stomach clench so hard you think you might have to lean over and vomit into the gutter? (Or, as a friend of mine suggested, “Do you want to just stab this person in the face over and over until bone fragments are flying through the air like confetti and all signs of life have vanished from his [or her] goddamn eyeballs?”) 3. Use the above calculations to determine your leanings toward forgiveness. Maybe the affront wasn’t malicious, you’ve realized. Maybe the benefits of moving on unburdened by hate are worth the letting go. Maybe you really are ready to forgive. You are? Congratulations! Unsurprisingly, the Internet is full of how-tos on this one, everything from “Remember we are all one,” to “Be prepared to clearly articulate what the person did that offended you.” Find the advice that resonates with your divine and/or practical self and follow it. Do note that if you’re going to say to someone,

through words or actions, “I forgive you,” you have to really do it. Flinging a grudge back at someone after you’ve given him or her reason to think things are cool is not cool. 4. You don’t get to be bitter. If forgiving is beyond you, that’s fine, but if your pain eats away at you daily, if it keeps you awake at night, distracts you from the moments in your life that should be joyful and productive, if all your conversations with your friends turn again and again to the same topic, then you need to do some work. Healthy anger is one thing. Obsessive loathing is another. Write uncensored, unedited rants, then turn the computer off in favor of juicy books, gripping podcasts, silly movies and excursions with your most supportive friends during which you ask them all about their lives. Memorize the multiplication and/or periodic tables so you can recite them in your head whenever you find yourself thinking about how you were wronged. If you still find the ratio of hatred to happiness skews ugly, get counseling. You will be happier refusing to wallow in hatred, for not allowing the hurt inflicted upon you to define your life. 5. Understand that the real benefit here is making peace, not necessarily with the person, but within yourself. If a wrong can be made right by hashing out the what and why of it, by mutually agreeing on the mistakes that were made, how to resolve them and how to move forward, that is a grand and wonderful thing. In a just world, most of our conflicts would be solvable. However, if the best you can do is try to avoid the people and situations that trigger the post-trauma shakes, that’s OK — it’s not your fault. Keep working on it. Because you are so much more than a victim. Life offers so much more than this one shitty act. The beach. The forest. Skinny-dipping. Goat cheesestuffed dates drizzled with hot pepper oil. Frisbee. Exile the perpetrator from your existence to the greatest degree possible, then turn around and embrace the people who’ve stood by you with enough love to outshine everything else. BONUS: This won’t work in all cases — I’m sorry for that — but if you can, find humor, dark as it may be, in your story. Seek out comedians and writers who’ve wrung funny from horrible. Revel in them. When you’re able to relay to people what happened with a shrug instead of tears, that’s a sign of healing. When you’re able to convey that a horrible, messed-up thing happened to you, but finish with a laugh, you’ve won. l

THe seTlIst I do, however, support the cause and heart the Instagram photos. Because coolness. The NYE benefit is a rare 21-and-over event (sorry, kids) featuring burlesque by Vava Voom Vixens, a performance by Lefty Lucy (Ms. Coney Island 2011), live bluegrass by Coyotes & Jackalopes, plus an aerial hoopist, stilt walkers, fire breathers, palm readers and more 1930s-inspired antics. This sounds amazing! Advance tickets are $15, door is $25. The fabulousness begins at 9 p.m.

To us! By Jennifer Savage thesetlist@northcoastjournal.com

ear Esteemed Readers, We’re often warned about assumption. Fair enough — not everything is as it appears. But you often can judge a book by its cover and your instincts exist for a reason. Also, I need a hook upon which to hang this column, so let us postulate for this week are that you, like most Americans, have experienced the recent holiday season under a certain amount of pressure — emotional, financial, work-related or all of the above — and developed concurrent reactions to that state. This is often a time of too much. Too much spending, too much drinking, too much eating, too much driving, too much expectation, too much visiting (too much revisiting — it’s like you show up at your dad’s house and you’re 15 all over again). Or perhaps your celebrations were simple and perfect. In either case, what you need now is a breather, a reward, a night to toast your successful conquering of the holidays and to shake off the holidaze. You did it! And fortunately, Chris Parreira has just the show you need to get back on track.

Saturday sweetness

First of all, it’s free! (Tipping appreciated, of course.) Second, it features four fine acoustic duos, including Parreira’s own Lemon Lemon Cherry, whose flavor of experimental folk-blues-jazz is particularly tasty. Rounding out the bill is Hazel

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Good places are rare

WHO: Absynth Quintet WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.

Ra, offering a sound both haunting and comforting, intimate and distant, The Curiosities, whose jazzy folk is a natural fit for the intimacy of the Palm Lounge, plus Stock the Rock. Music starts around 8 p.m., show is 21-and-over.

Wednesday, aka New Year’s Eve

And now onward to the Big Event! The turning from one calendar year to another, a reminder that our planet has (despite our efforts) survived yet another turn around the sun and we along with it. As a person obsessed with bettering, I’m a fan of any marker that encourages us to take stock, express gratitude, embrace what we love and launch toward making ourselves and our short lives as amazing as possible. Sixteen years ago, on Jan. 1, 1998, my husband drove out of the desert in a Ryder van full of our possessions, arriving in Humboldt during the brunt of El Niño. The children and I followed a few days later via Amtrak. Best leap of faith we ever made. I love this place — and I love that

WHERE: Arcata Theatre Lounge TICKETS: $18, $15 advance

despite being a million miles from obvious cultural hubs, we find ourselves rich in arts of all sorts. From local talent to visiting performers, every week (if not every night) offers something worth doing. Not going out to partake in these opportunities is akin to living in Manila and not walking out to the beach. Add “celebrate the place I live by actively engaging in it” to your list of resolutions. That said, from north to south, here’s a selection of ways to ring in 2015:

Blue Lake: Dance!

The one and only Matt n’Adam, your dance party hosts with the most, really want you to be surrounded by a roaring fire, good music and all your friends. Er, well, not surrounded by a roaring fire, but near one. One that’s in a fireplace. Where it should be. Point being, get your groove on in the fine confines of the Logger Bar, where they will provide most excellent booty-shaking inspiration and a magical dropping of the golden ball. The action begins at 9 p.m., no cover, 21-and-over.

Arcata: Funk!

At Humboldt Brews, the seriously skilled musicians making up Motherlode will bring the serious ’70s-style percussive beats starting at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, show is 21-and-over.

WHERE: Humboldt Brews TICKETS: $10

At the Palm Lounge, the retro sounds of The Mother Vines and The Fairy Rings complement The Monster Women, who will be doing a whole set of all Go-Go’s and Blondie songs, plus Bobby T and the Slackers, sweet Los Angeles-based retro garage. So rad! Free, 21-and-over.

Fortuna: Hot steppin’

Perhaps your classiest option is to head down to the Fortuna River Lodge where the Fortuna Sunrise Rotary Club hosts classic American dance masters The Delta Nationals (known affectionately as “The ’Nats”) from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Bonus fun includes ping pong, pool, air hockey and foosball games provided by the Loleta Boys and Girls Club, one of the beneficiaries of the evening’s fundraising. Tickets are $50, available at Fortuna Chamber of Commerce, Redwood Capital Bank and by calling 725-3959. This is a 21-andover event.

Arcata: Strings!

The predictably brilliant Absynth Quintet will enthrall the audience with that perfect blend of manic gypsy jazz bluegrass bliss at the Arcata Theatre Lounge. Soulsapiens open. Doors at 9 p.m., tickets are $15 advance at Wildberries and The Works, $18 at the door (this show will likely sell out), and the gig is 21-and-over.

WHO: Motherlode WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 9:30 p.m.

Eureka: New (Year’s Eve) Wave!

Arcata: Ramped up!

Confession: I have never been to the indoor wonder that is RampArt Skatepark.

WHO: The Monster Women WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. WHERE: The Palm Lounge TICKETS: Free

Etc.

And hey! It’s your turn to tell me what to do! Let me know what you’d like from this column in the future: music@northcoastjournal.com. See you next year! xoxox — Jennifer l

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File into Christ Episcopal Church for a little early baroque at the Musica Poetica concert on Sunday, Dec. 29 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (free). The quartet is bringing the 17th century back with vocals, sackbut (it’s a horn — we checked), violin, viola and harpsichord.

25 thursday

own games. $3. nugamesonline.com. 497-6358. Redwood Coast Scrabble Club. 1-5 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Tiles, letters and triple-word scores, oh my! 677-9242.

ART

Figure Drawing Group. 7-9 p.m. Cheri Blackerby Gallery, 272 C St., Eureka. Chip in for the live model and hone your artistic skills. $5. 442-0309.

ETC

Standard Magic Tournament. 6-10 p.m. NuGames Eureka, 1662 Myrtle Ave. #A. Put your deck to the test. $5. nugamesonline@gmail.com. nugamesonline.com. 707-497-6358.

26 DANCE

World Dance. 8-10 p.m. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1675 Chester Ave., Arcata. World dance sponsored by Humboldt Folk Dancers. Teaching and request dancing. Everyone is welcome $3. g-b-deja@sbcglobal.net. www. stalbansarcata.org. 839-3665.

SPORTS

Drop-in Basketball. 7 p.m. McKinleyville Recreation Department, 1656 Sutter Road. Adults are welcome to join in for pick-up basketball. $3. mckinleyvillecsd.com/ parks-recreation. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. Have a blast and get some exercise at the same time. $5.

27 saturday FOR KIDS

Story Time. Every other Saturday, 11 a.m. Rio Dell Library, 715 Wildwood Ave. Join us for stories, songs, and games for early readers and parents. Free. riohumml@ co.humboldt.ca.us. 707-764-3333.

FOOD

humboldt.grange. Humboldt Hill Grange Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Home-style breakfast. $5, $3 Child. 442-4890. Winter Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Farm fresh produce, rain or shine. On G and Eighth streets. Free. outreach@humfarm.org. www.humfarm.org. 707-441-9999.

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Grange Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 7:30-11 a.m. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. The menu includes eggs, sausage (links or patties) or ham, biscuits and gravy, as well as coffee. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/

Start 2015 fresh. On Thursday, Jan. 1, head to the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary at 2 p.m. for the New Year’s Day Nature Walk (free). It’ll do wonders for your outlook on the coming year (and probably your hangover).

It’s been lovely having friends and family over for the holidays. Now get them out. Watch the game on a movie screen at the Arcata Theatre Lounge on Sunday, Dec. 28 at 1:15 p.m. instead of your living room (free with $5 food or drink purchase). And if anybody spills a drink cheering for the 49ers, it ain’t on your couch.

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Meet a trained guide for a 90-minute walk focusing on the ecology of the marsh. Led by Jane and Richard Wilson Free. 826-2359. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour. 8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Bring your binoculars and have a great morning birding. Meet the trip leader in the parking lot at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata, rain or shine. Tour leader TBD. Free. www.rras.org/calendar. Christmas Bird Count, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Cinnabar Sam’s, 19 Willow Way, Willow Creek. Redwood Region Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count in the Willow Creek area is open to all participants. Contact Gary Lester at 8393373 for further information.

SPORTS

Yu-Gi-Oh! Standard League. 1-4 p.m. NuGames Eureka, 1662 Myrtle Ave. #A. Bring your decks and claim your prizes. $5. nugamesonline@gmail.com. nugamesonline. com. 707-497-6358.

28 sunday MUSIC

Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. From 5-7 p.m. anyone playing any instrument with any ability is invited; 7-9 p.m. people with wind instruments for Bandemonium. Donations. gregg@relevantmusic.org. www.relevantmusic.org/Bayside. 707-442-0156. Musica Poetica: Concert of Early Baroque Music. 3-4 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 15th and H streets, Eureka. Early 17th-century music by Castello, Riccio, Dowland, Cima and Picchi. Featuring voice, sackbut, violin, viola, organ and harpsichord. cdhankin@gmail.com. https:// www.facebook.com/events/619689574804278/. 707499-8340.

FOR KIDS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Dec. 26 listing. Redwood Barrel Racing. noon. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Saddle up to watch some barrel racing. Covered arena and plenty of seating. Email for sign-up information. Free.

Nature Art Workshop. 1-4 p.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Artists and supplies a-plenty to inspire your little nature-lover. Free. Pokemon Trade and Play. 3-5 p.m. NuGames Eureka, 1662 Myrtle Ave. #A. Bring your cards to play or learn. Free. nugamesonline@gmail.com. nugamesonline.com. 707-497-6358.

Savage Henry Comedy Open Mic. Last Saturday of every month, 9 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern 325 Second St., Eureka. You provide the funnies. Free. 442-TSST.

Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Free, hot food for everyone. Mostly vegan and organic and always delicious. Free. 503-828-7421.

COMEDY

ETC

Introductory Bridge. Fourth Saturday of every month, 11:30 a.m. New and old players are all welcome. Start with a lesson and then play a game. Free for July and August. 499-7790. Women’s Peace Vigil. Fourth Saturday of every month, 12-1 p.m. County Courthouse, 825 Fifth St., Eureka. Dress in warm clothing and bring your own chair. No perfume, please. Free. 707-269-7044.

FOOD

SPORTS

Sunday Football. 1:15 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers. All ages. Free with $5 food or beverage purchase. www. arcatatheatre.com.

ETC

Family Game Day. 12-6 p.m. NuGames Eureka, 1662 Myrtle Ave. #A. Bring the family and friends for a day jam-packed with gaming fun. Feel free to bring in your

29 monday DANCE

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Dancing for people in their 50s and older with live music featuring tunes from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Refreshments are served during break. $4. 707-725-5323.

MEETINGS

Volunteer Orientation. 2:30 p.m. Food for People, 307 W. 14th St., Eureka. Learn to pack and sort food, work with clients, collect donations and cook. panderson@ foodforpeople.org.

ETC

Monday Night Magic Draft. 6-10 p.m. NuGames Eureka, 1662 Myrtle Ave. #A. New and seasoned players welcome. $15. nugamesonline@gmail.com. nugamesonline. com. 707-497-6358.

30 tuesday SPOKEN WORD

Human Expression Night. 7 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. Courtnie Burns hosts this night of poetry and creativity. Free. www. blondiesfoodanddrink.com.

FOR KIDS

Play Group. 10-11:30 a.m. Discovery Museum, 1000 B Street, Eureka. This playgroup is sponsored by First 5 Humboldt and offers a parent and child program for children 0-5. free. info@discovery-museum.org. www. discovery-museum.org. 707-443-9694. Pokemon Trade and Play. 3-6 p.m. NuGames Eureka, 1662 Myrtle Ave. #A. See Dec. 28 listing.

OUTDOORS

Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. Last Tuesday of every month, 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. A tour for attendees

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continued from previous page with mobility issues and those who are unable to keep up on regular walks. Meet at the I Street parking lot of the Arcata Marsh. Free. 822-3475.

COMEDY

Savage Henry Comedy Night. Last Tuesday of every month, 9 p.m. The Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Local and out of town comedians bring the ha-has. $5. 822-4766.

ETC

Board Game Night. 5-9 p.m. NuGames Eureka, 1662 Myrtle Ave. #A. Choose from a large variety of games or bring your own. All ages. Free. www.nugamesonline. com. 497-6358. Ferndale Cribbage. 10 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 425 Shaw Street, Ferndale. Cards and pegs. Humboldt Cribbage Club. 6:15 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Questions? Free Lessons? Call Peggy or Rick. 444-3161.

31 wednesday EVENTS

Cirque Du New Year’s Eve. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. RampArt Skatepark, 700 South G St., Arcata. Music by Coyotes & Jackalopes Bluegrass, performances by Va Va Voom Vixens, Lefty Lucy, an aerial hoopist, stilt walkers, fire breathers, palm readers and more 1930s-inspired antics. $15. skparke@gmail.com. rampartskatepark.org. 612-618-0414.

FOR KIDS

Storytime. 1 p.m. McKinleyville Library, 1606 Pickett Road. Liz Cappiello reads stories to children and their parents. Free.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Absynth Quintet New Year’s Eve. 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Ring in the new year with the band and special guests Soulsapiens. Free Champagne toast at midnight. $15 advance, $18. www.arcatatheatre.com. New Year’s Eve with The Delta Nationals. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. River Lodge Conference Center & Commercial Kitchen, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna. The Fortuna Sunrise Rotary Club hosts this party featuring food, dancing, games and a Champagne toast at midnight. $50. pwdemark@gmail.com. www.friendlyfortuna.

Ring in the Old How about a retro New Year’s? On Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m., return to the days of bobby socks, pompadours and friendly relations with Cuba. At the River Lodge Conference Center, The Delta Nationals play classic American dance tunes to keep you going like Run-around Sue until the complimentary Champagne toast when the clock strikes midnight ($50). Tray after tray of hors d’oeuvres from Dorris & Daughter should fortify you for a round of ping pong or pool (the PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BAND. ‘50s were a simpler time, and this is what people did before Call of Duty). The evening’s festivities, put on by the Fortuna Sunrise Rotary Club, benefit the Rotary Polio Plus Program and the Loleta Boys & Girls Club. Not far enough back? How about the days of economic depression, the end of Prohibition and — no, not now, the 1930s. RampArt Skatepark brings you the vintage-inspired Cirque du New Year’s Eve starting at 9 p.m. ($15). Got an outfit that says “big top?” Wear it for the costume contest and blend right in with the stilt walkers, fire breathers, hula hoopers, palm readers and sideshow folk. Hoot and holler along with the bluegrass of Coyotes & Jackalopes, which calls to mind a more fun version of the Dust Bowl. The burlesque divas Va Va Voom Vixens will be tossing their tassels with special guest Lefty Lucy, Miss Coney Island 2011 (insert wolf whistle). Just make sure you have a sober ride home — or did the novels of the Jazz Age teach us nothing? Happy New Year! — Jennifer Fumiko Cahill

com. 707-725-3959. New Year’s Eve Ball. 9 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. You’ll learn the basics of tango, meet new people and ring in 2015! $12. leesobo@gmail.com. www.tangodelsol. net. 858-205-9832. New Year’s Eve Bash. 8 p.m. Portuguese Hall, 1185 11th St., Arcata. Dirty Mountain Productions presents a New Year’s Eve bash with Bleep Bloop, Perkulat0r, sAuce and more. $25 advance, $28.

COMEDY

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. Free. 497-6093

ETC

Casual Magic. 4-9 p.m. NuGames Eureka, 1662 Myrtle Ave. #A. Bring your decks and connect with the local Magic community. Beginners welcome. Door prizes and drawings. $5. nugamesonline@gmail.com. nugamesonline.com. 707-497-6358.

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ART

Figure Drawing Group. 7-9 p.m. Cheri Blackerby Gallery, 272 C St., Eureka. See Dec. 25 listing.

MEETINGS

Human Rights Commission. First Thursday of every month, 5 p.m. County Courthouse, 825 Fifth St., Eureka. This month’s agenda includes the use of public property and prison conditions. Free. 668-4095.

OUTDOORS

New Year’s Day Nature Walk. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Start the year with a guided walk in the fresh air. Free.

ETC

Standard Magic Tournament. 6-10 p.m. NuGames Eureka, 1662 Myrtle Ave. #A. See Dec. 25 listing.

Heads Up… Pre-registration is open until Jan. 1 for the Jan. 9 Hmong community and human services conference. Contact Grace Barajas at (530) 757-8725 or email academy@ ucdavis.edu. Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center seeks artists and photographers for exhibits. 442-5444. The Earn It, Keep It, Save It Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program seeks volunteers for the 2015 tax season. 269-2052. ●

Journey’s End

Wild, Annie and the last Hobbit By John J. Bennett filmland@northcoastjournal.com CAN YOU GIVE ME A RIDE TO GARBERVILLE?

Reviews

WILD. I had to get over a few things in order to give Wild a fair shake: mostly my frustration at a protagonist defined largely by self-involvement and hubris and my inherent cynicism about what would appear to be an A-list actor’s vanity project/ attempt at another Oscar nomination. Reese Witherspoon, who plays Cheryl Strayed (a name the author pointedly chose for herself — one example of that afore-mentioned self-involvement) in director Jean-Marc Vallee’s (Dallas Buyer’s Club) adaptation of Strayed’s memoir about discovering herself while hiking the 1,000-plus mile Pacific Crest Trail. Wild bounces wildly through the timeline of Strayed’s life. It gives glimpses of the abusive marriage her mother flees with Cheryl and her little brother in tow; the loving, if challenging life the three of them go on to share; the destructive power of her mother’s death; the marriage-destroying spiral of heroin and promiscuity following it. All of which are presented as signposts along the path that lead Strayed to the massive undertaking that is the PCT (without anything resembling preparation). Thanks to the humility and scale of Witherspoon’s acting and Vallee’s unobtrusive technique, Wild avoids many of its own innate trouble spots. This protagonist could easily become a caricature of a real person, a showy poor-me of IV drugs and back-alley rendezvous. Instead, Witherspoon strikes a delicate balance of vulnerability and ego that makes Strayed feel real. It’s awards-bait, sure, but it is also a strong enough performance that one isn’t constantly reminded of that fact. The movie isn’t without its flaws. It could be called calculated and over-earnest, and the painful faux-lyricism of some of the voice-over almost wrecks it. But it explores grief, self-reliance, love and loss honestly and engagingly, narrowly avoiding arch-sentimentality and lethal self-importance. R. 115m.

ANNIE. I dislike musicals, and generally feel that remakes are redundant, especially when they “update” material with which we are all familiar. I make every effort to combat my own preconceptions, but I still went into Annie expecting to hate it. I didn’t hate it, though. Plucky little orphan Annie (Quvenzhane Wallis), under the care of a washed-up singer turned foster mother (Cameron Diaz), invests most of her hope in a note her parents left on a restaurant receipt when they abandoned her years before. She returns to the place every Friday, hoping to be reunited with her family. Meanwhile, self-made billionaire William Stacks (Jamie Foxx), something of an emotional recluse, is making a run for mayor of New York City. When Stacks and Annie cross paths, his campaign manager (Bobby Cannavale) sees PR gold. With help from Grace (Rose Byrne), his well-intentioned assistant, Stacks reluctantly brings Annie into this life. Song and dance numbers follow accordingly. While the story is as familiar as they come, and the whole breaking-into-song thing still bugs me, Annie is generally likable, if antiseptic and predictable. Foxx is a charismatic leading man with smart comic timing and great singing voice. Byrne plays sweet and shy about as well as anyone, and Cannavale’s great in everything. Wallis, who broke out in the wildly over-praised Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) impressed me with confidence and range. Diaz we can generally do without. This is harmless entertainment that produces a few genuinely touching moments. PG13. 118m. THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES. After the pleasant surprise of The Desolation of Smaug, with its jaunty pace and bracing action, this is a tremendous disappointment. What amounts to a two and half hour battle sequence somehow plays as under-plotted, busy and dull. The narrative drops straight into Laketown as the enraged Smaug lays waste to it. Bard (Luke Evans) proves himself a hero

and becomes the de facto leader of the town’s refugee population. Meanwhile, under the mountain, Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) succumbs to greed and obsession, distancing himself from his dwarf cohort and young Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman). The displaced people of Laketown gather at his gates, begging assistance, while masses of Orcs and Elves prepare for war. And Gandalf (Ian McKellen) is off doing battle with Sauron, etc. Before too long, the titular battle is underway, and the rest of the movie amounts to an unfocused series of fights to the death. Peter Jackson and company seem more focused on forcing this into the continuity of his Lord of the Rings saga than on telling the story of The Hobbit. By the end, there is no real feeling of having lost or gained anything at all. PG13. 144m. — John J. Bennett

Preview

UNBROKEN. Angelina Jolie directs this biopic about Olympiad and World War II POW Louis Zamperini’s survival. Should make you feel terrible for complaining about your relatives over the holidays. PG13. 137m.

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BIG HERO 6. A boy and his inflatable robot are out to save San Fransokyo with Disney-Marvel-level color and slickness. PG. 108m. BIRDMAN. Excellent weirdness as a former superhero franchise star (ahem, Michael Keaton) grasps at a second act. While his character struggles, Keaton clearly still has his chops. R. 120m. DUMB AND DUMBER TO. Dumbest. PG13. 109m. EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS. Holy Moses, this biblical retelling is long on time and short on surprises. With Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton and John Turturro with a spray-tan and heavy eyeliner. PG13. 150m.

THE HOMESMAN. A strange, powerful, harsh Western about a woman with grit (Hilary Swank) and a sketchy feller (Tommy Lee Jones) transporting a trio of traumatized women back east. R. 122m. HORRIBLE BOSSES 2. Very funny people saving a less funny script in this kidnapping-and-ransom caper. R. 108m. THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1. Fancy production and action can’t salvage the puffed up script and yawning monologues. One more to go. PG13. 116m. INTERSTELLAR. A beautiful, ambitious movie experience about a pair of astronauts (Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway) searching for habitable planets. Worth the three-hour investment. PG13. 169m. NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB. Ben Stiller is back on duty as a museum guard with more antiquities, more problems. Try not to tear up when you see Robin Williams. PG. 98m. PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR. The flightless foursome gets its own animated spin-off. They’re spies on the trail of a villainous cephalopod. PG. 97m. — Jennifer Fumiko Cahill ● Edited version request from SM 12-18. Dec. 31 Feb. 19

Wed Dec 31 Absynth Quintet New Years Eve 2015, $15 adv tix @ Wildberries/The Works, Doors @ 9 PM, $18 gen adm,$15 adv tix @ Wildberries/The Works, 21+. And look forward to: Thurs Feb 5 Keller Williams, Doors @ 8 PM, $30 gen adm, $25 adv tix @ Wildberries/People’s Records/The Works, 21+. Fri Feb 19 Zion I, Doors @ 9 PM, $20 gen adm, $18 adv tix @ Wildberries/People’s Records/The Works, 21+. The Arcata Theatre Lounge Wishes You A Happy Holiday Season.

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Arts & Crafts

WHEEL THROWING 1 & 2 − UTILITARIAN FORMS W/ BOB RAYMOND. Wed.’s, 7−9 p.m., Jan. 7− March 11, $185. Course is a complete intro. to basic wheel−throwing techniques. With 40 years’ experi− ence, Bob is an inspiration to students of all levels. For intermediate students he will assist in mastering utilitarian forms and demonstrating a variety of decorative styles and techniques. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata, (707) 826−1445, www.fireartsarcata.com (AC−0101) WHEEL THROWING 1 & 2 W/BOB RAYMOND. Tues.’s, 7−9 p.m. Jan. 6 − Mar. 10, (10 weeks), $185. Learn the basics or perfect your wheel−throwing technique. With 40 years’ experience, Bob is an inspiration to students of all levels. Class is ideal for both new and continuing students. (707) 826− 1445. Fire Arts Center 520 South G St., Arcata, www.fireartsarcata.com (AC−0101) WHEEL THROWING 1 & 2 W/HARRISON LEVEN− STEIN Fri.’s. 6:30 − 8:30 p.m., Jan. 9 − Feb. 27, $150. Class will introduce beginning students to the ceramic process and lab procedures and begin to develop their skills on the potter’s wheel. Students with experience will use their fundamental skills to work toward a specific personal goal. 520 South G St., Arcata, (707) 826−1445. More info. on our website. www.fireartsarcata.com (AC−0101)

Communication

A PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES: MARKET ANALYSIS−−FIRST STEPS TO BUSINESS SUCCESS M/T/W, Jan. 12, 13, and 14, 1 p.m. − 5 p.m. Computer Lab Eureka. 12 Hours. Total $150 for the individual class. Got that great idea in a shoebox you want to turn into a business? Or how about that project or service you’ve wanted to roll out to make your existing business stronger? Marketing Analysis is the first step. Call College of the Redwoods at 476− 4500 for more info. (CMM−1225) RESOLVING FAMILY TURMOIL EXPLORED AT LIFETREE CAFÉ. How families torn apart by conflict can find hope for healing will be discussed at Life− tree Café on Sun., Dec. 28, 7 p.m. The program, titled "Family Do−Over: Is It Ever Too Late?"fea− tures a screening of the award−winning short film The Ride. Admission free. Coffee and snacks. Located on the corner of Union and 13th St., Arcata. Lifetree is a Conversation Café. Contact Bob at (707) 672 −2919 or bobdipert@hotmail.com (CMM−1225)

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Computer

BEGINNING BOOKKEEPING W/QUICKBOOKS 2014. (6 weeks for 48 hours) Mon’s & Tues’s, Fee: $495. Begins Feb 2, 2015, March 10, 2015. 1 p.m −5 p.m. Computer Lab Eureka. Class is for students wanting to learn the foundational basics of hands− on bookkeeping using ledgers and expands into how to use Quickbooks 2014 in a small business setting. Call College of the Redwoods at 476−4500 for more info. (CMP−1225) INTRO. TO QUICKBOOKS 2014 (BOOT−CAMP). Every Tues. and Weds. Jan 20, 21, 27, 28 of 2015, 5:30 p.m − 8:30 p.m, Fee: $99. A basic 12−hour "BOOT− CAMP" for Quickbooks 2014. Excellent course for students with a background in bookkeeping looking to add Quickbooks on their resume. Also a good resource for updating existing job skills. Call College of the Redwoods at 476−4500 for more info. (CMP−1225)

Dance/Music/Theater/Film

DANCE SCENE STUDIOS. Excellent instruction in Ballet, Creative Dance, Hip Hop, Belly Dance, Pilates, Jazz, Adult Ballet, Senior Ballet. 1011 H St., Eureka. www.DanceEureka.com (707) 502−2188. (DMF−0101) DANCE WITH DEBBIE. Take advantage of our December Holiday special: $30/person/month. Tuesdays = East Coast Swing. Thursdays= Foxtrot. Beginners 7−8 p.m., Interm. 8−9 p.m., We give private lessons, too. (707) 464−3638, debbie@dancewithdebbie.biz (DMT−0129) MUSIC LESSONS. Piano, Guitar, Voice, Flute, etc. Piano tuning, Instrument repair. Digital multi−track recording. (707) 476−9239. (DMT−0226) REDWOOD RAKS WORLD DANCE STUDIO, ARCATA. West African, Belly Dance, Tango, Salsa, Swing, Breakdance, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Zumba, Hula, Congolese, more! Kids and Adults, 616−6876. (DMT−1225) STEEL DRUM CLASSES. Weekly Beginning Class: Fri’s., 11:30 a.m.−12:30 p.m., $50. Beg/Int, continuing students: Mon’s., 7−8 p.m. Pan Arts Network 1049 Samoa Blvd. Suite C. Call (707) 407−8998. panartsnetwork.com (DMT−0129)

Fitness

NORTH COAST FENCING ACADEMY. Fencing (with swords!). Improve your mind and body in a fun, intense workout, and a very chill environment. Ages 8 and up. 1459 M St., Arcata. Contact Justin (707) 601−1657 text or phone, or email northcoastfencingacademy@gmail.com (F−0129) SUN YI’S ACADEMY OF TAE KWON DO. Classes for kids and adults, child care, fitness gym, and more. Tae Kwon Do Mon−Fri 5−6 p.m., 6−7 p.m., Sat 10−11 a.m. Come watch or join a class, 1215 Giuntoli Lane, or visit www.sunyisarcata.com, 825−0182. (F−1225) ZUMBA WITH ANN! Zumba Fitness , Mon., Arcata Vets Hall; Zumba Toning (light weights provided). Thurs., Redwood Raks Dance Studio, both classes 5:30−6:30 p.m., $6, drop−in,everyone welcomed & no membership req.! Punch cards avail. Ann has over 20 yrs. dance/fitness instr. Questions call Ann (707) 845−1055, annyoumans.zumba.com (F−0226)

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Kids & Teens CERAMICS FOR YOUNGER KIDS, AGES 4−7. W/AMANDA STEINEBACH. Sat.’s 9:30−11 am, $75 per class. Jan. 10 − Feb. 7, & Feb. 21 − Mar. 21. Chil− dren will have a great time creating with clay. They will make one to two pieces per week and each project is designed to bring out their creativity. 520 South G St., Arcata, (707) 826−1445. www.fireartsarcata.com (K−0101) JOIN THE JUNIOR CREW TEAM! Meets Mon.−Fri. Ages 11 and up. For more information call Head Coach Scott Gibson at (707) 845−4752. Humboldt Bay Rowing Association, www.hbra.org. (K−1224) MUSEUM ART SCHOOL. Art classes for youth ages 6−12 at the Morris Graves Museum of Art! Tues. 3:45−5, Jan 13−March 3 for ages 6−9. Wed. 3:45−5, Jan 14−March 4 for ages 9−12. 8 week sessions are $90. (707) 442−0278. janine@humboldtarts.org www.humboldtarts.org. (K−0108)

50 and Better OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI). Offers dynamic classes for people age 50 and over. Call 826−5880 or visit www.humboldt.edu/olli to register for classes (O−1225)

Spiritual

ARCATA ZEN GROUP MEDITATION. ARCATA: We’ve Moved! Sun’s., 7:55 a.m. meditation is now at Trillium Dance Studio , 855 8th St (between the

Post Office and Rita’s Restaurant). Dharma talks are offered twice a month. For more information call 826−1701 or visit arcatazengroup.org. EUREKA: Wed’s., 5:55 p.m., First Methodist Church, enter single story building between F & G on Sonoma St, room 12. For more information call 845−8399 or visit barryevans9@yahoo.com. Beginners welcome. (S−1225) HUMBOLDT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOW− SHIP. We are a diverse congregation welcoming all people. Our mission is to promote personal and spiritual growth as well as a peaceful, sustainable, and socially just world. Come see for yourself on a Sun. morning. 9 a.m. meetings include child care. Children’s & teen’s Religious Education classes are available during our 11 a.m. meetings. 24 Fellowship Way, off Jacoby Creek Rd., Bayside. (707) 822−3793, www.huuf.org. (S−0129) KDK ARCATA BUDDHIST GROUP. Under the direc− tion of Lama Lodru Rinpoche. We practice Tibetan meditation, followed by discussion. All are welcome. For more info contact Lama Nyugu (707) 442−7068, Fierro_roman@yahoo.com. Sun’s., 6 p.m, Community Yoga Center 890 G St, Arcata. Our webpage is www.kdkarcatagroup.org (S−0126) MINDFULNESS MEDITATION. Mon’s at Community Yoga Center, 890 G St., Arcata, 4 p.m.−5:10 p.m. Wed’s at Essential Elements, 1639 Central Ave, Mckinleyville, 4 p.m.−5 p.m. $5−$10 sliding scale. No sign−up necessary, drop−in anytime. Heidi Bourne, (707) 498−5562 mondaymindfulness.blogspot.com (S−1225) TAROT AS AN EVOLUTIONARY PATH. Classes in Eureka, and Arcata. Private mentorships, readings. Carolyn Ayres. 442−4240 www.tarotofbecoming.com (S−0129)

NEW YEARS YOGA WORKSHOPS. At Om Shala. NEW YEAR’S EVE VINYASA & RESTORATIVE YOGA with Christine Fiorentino, Dec. 31, 10 a.m−12:30 p.m, $25. WALKING THE PATH OF THE SPIRIT with Janine Melzer, January 1st, 10:30 a.m. −12:30 p.m., $20. 858 10th St., Arcata. 825−YOGA (9642), www.omshalayoga.com (S−1225) SPIRIT TALK WITH REV. DIANE. All are welcome to join Rev. Diane Decker, Minister of Religious Science, for Science of Mind Spiritual Discussion, Meditation and Affirmative Prayer. Gathering every Mon. 7 p.m−8 p.m., Isis Suite 48, Sunny Brae Center. Donations welcome. (707) 502−9217 (S−0129)

Therapy & Support

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. We can help 24/7, call toll free 1−844 442−0711. (T−0326) FREE DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP. Walk−in support group for anyone suffering from depres− sion. Meet Mon’s 6:30 p.m −7:45 p.m, at the Church of the Joyful Healer, McKinleyville. Questions? Call (707) 839−5691. (TS−0129) SEX/ PORN DAMAGING YOUR LIFE & RELATION− SHIPS? Confidential help is available. 825−0920, saahumboldt@yahoo.com or (TS−0129) SMOKING POT? WANT TO STOP? www.marijuana−anonymous.org (T−0228)

Wellness & Bodywork

AYURVEDIC HERBALIST PROGRAM. Northwest Institute of Ayurveda with Traci Webb. Starts March 13, Prerequisite: "Intro to Ayurveda" Feb. 3−17. Register: www.ayurvedicliving.com. Call: (707) 601− 9025. (W−0505) DANDELION HERBAL CENTER. Classes with Jane Bothwell. Beginning with Herbs, Jan. 14−March 11, 2015, 8 Wed. evenings. Learn medicine making, herbal first aid, and herbs for common imbalances. 10 Month Herbal Studies Program, Feb.−Nov. 2015, meets one weekend per month with several field trips. Learn in−depth material medica, therapeu− tics, flower essences, wild foods, formulations and harvesting. Plant Lovers Journey to Costa Rica with Jane Bothwell & Rosemary Gladstar, March 19−28, 2015. Let us guide you through the unsurpassed beauty and wondrous diversity of Costa Rica! Medical Cannabis Conference, April 25−26, 2015. Presenters are international, national and local experts that will utilize substantiated research and experience to advance your knowledge base on Cannabis to the next level. Register online www.dandelionherb.com or call (707) 442−8157. (W−0108) AYURVEDIC MASSAGE PROGRAM & ASIAN BODY THERAPIES. At NorthwestInstitute of Ayurveda with Traci Webb. Starts March 23. 112 CE Hours. Register: www.ayurvedicliving.com, Call: (707) 601− 9025 (W−0319) COME HOME TO YOURSELF: WOMEN’S EMPOW− ERMENT SERIES WITH ROBYN SMITH. STARTS JAN. 25. Deepen your relationship with yourself, uncover blocks to your creativity and evolution, and make transformative shifts towards living in alignment with your heart. (707) 440−2111 www.innerfreedomyoga.com. (W−0115)

affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in Cali− fornia law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person inter− ested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE−154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: Laurence A. Kluck, C.S.B # 123791 Mathews, Kluck, Walsh & Wykle, LLP 100 M Street Eureka, CA. 95501 (707) 442−3758 December 16, 2014 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JEANNETTE M. PAVLICH CASE NO. PR140302

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the dece− dent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed ➤the later by the court within LEGAL NOTICES of either (1) four months fromPAGE the date CONTINUED ON NEXT of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the Cali− fornia Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in Cali− fornia law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person inter− ested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE−154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: Bradford C. Floyd, SBN 136459 Law Office of Bradford C. Floyd 819 Seventh Street Eureka, CA. 95501 (707) 445−9754 December 02, 2014 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, JEANNETTE M. PAVLICH A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GERALD PAVLICH In the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE 12/25/2014, 1/1, 1/8/2015 (14−357) requests that GERALD PAVLICH Be appointed as personal represen− tative to administer the estate of NOTICE OF PETITION TO the decedent. ADMINISTER ESTATE OF THE PETITION requests the dece− DIEGO ESPINOSA dent’s will and codicils, if any, be CASE NO. PR140295 admitted to probate. The will and To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, any codicils are available for exami− contingent creditors and persons nation in the file kept by court. who may otherwise be interested in THE PETITION requests authority to the will or estate, or both, administer the estate under the DIEGO ESPINOSA Independent Administration of A PETITION FOR PROBATE has Estates Act. (This authority will been filed by ROY CORSETTI allow the personal representative to In the Superior Court of California, take many actions without County of Humboldt. obtaining court approval. Before THE PETITION FOR PROBATE 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2014 (14−347) taking certain very important requests that ROY CORSETTI actions, however, the personal Be appointed as personal represen− NOTICE OF HEARING representative will be required to tative to administer the estate of IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF give notice to interested persons the decedent. THE STATE OF unless they have waived notice or THE PETITION requests the dece− WASHINGTON consented to the proposed action.) dent’s will and codicils, if any, be IN AND FOR THE The independent administration admitted to probate. The will and COUNTY OF KING, authority will be granted unless an any codicils are available for exami− JUVENILE DEPARTMENT, interested person files an objection nation in the file kept by court. NO: 14−7−01838−8 SEA to the petition and shows good THE PETITION requests authority to 14−7−01839−6 SEA cause why the court should not administer the estate under the IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF: grant the authority. Independent Administration of RILEY LOS A HEARING on the petition will be Estates Act. (This authority will DOB: 1/12/12 held on January 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. allow the personal representative to ADEN LOS at the Superior Court of California, take many actions without DOB: 6/14/08 County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth obtaining court approval. Before TO: * Nicole Neal (a/k/a Street, Eureka, in Dept: 8. taking certain very important Nichole Neal, a/k/a Nicole Neil) IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of actions, however, the personal , Mother and/or anyone claiming the petition, you should appear at representative will be required to parental/paternal rights or interest the hearing and state your objec− give notice to interested persons in the children and to All Whom It tions or file written objections with unless they have waived notice or May Concern: the court before the hearing. Your consented to the proposed action.) On August 22, 2014 , a petition for appearance may be in person or by The independent administration Dependency was filed in the above your attorney. authority will be granted unless an entitled Court, pursuant to RCW IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a interested person files an objection 13.34.080 and/or RCW 26.33.310 contingent creditor of the dece− to the petition and shows good regarding the above named chil− dent, you must file your claim with cause why the court should not dren, whose parents are * and the court and mail a copy to the grant the authority. Robert Los. personal representative appointed A HEARING on the petition will be [FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, by the court within the later of held on January 08, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. CALL 206−720−3293, 8:00 a.m. − 4:30 either (1) four months from the date at the Superior Court of California, p.m.] of first issuance of letters to a County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Said Petition will be heard on general personal representative, as Street, Eureka, in Dept: 8. January 14, 2015, at 8:15 a.m., at defined in section 58(b) of the Cali− IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of King County Juvenile Court, 1211 fornia Probate Code, or (2) 60 days the petition, you should appear at East Alder Street, Seattle, WA from the date of mailing or the hearing and state your objec− 98122, before a judge of the above personal delivery to you of a notice tions or file written objections with entitled court, at which time you under section 9052 of the California the court before the hearing. Your are directed to appear and answer Probate Code. Other California appearance may be in person or by the said petition or the petition will statutes and legal authority may your attorney. be granted and action will be taken affect your rights as a creditor. You IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a by the court such as shall appear to may want to consult with an contingent creditor of the dece− be for the welfare of the said chil− attorney knowledgeable in Cali− dent, you must file your claim with dren. fornia law. the court and mail a copy to the Dated December 5, 2014. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by personal representative appointed BARBARA MINER the court. If you are a person inter− by the court within the later of KING COUNTY ested in the estate, you may file either (1) four months from the date SUPERIOR COURT CLERK with the court a Request for Special of first issuance of letters to a BY: AMD, Deputy Clerk Notice (form DE−154) of the filing of general personal representative, as 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2014 (14−345) an inventory and appraisal of estate defined in section 58(b) of the Cali− assets or of any petition or account fornia Probate Code, or (2) 60 days as provided in Probate Code section from •theNORTH date of mailing COASTorJOURNAL • THURSDAY, DEC. 25, 2014 northcoastjournal.com 1250. A Request for Special Notice personal delivery to you of a notice form is available from the court under section 9052 of the California clerk. Probate Code. Other California ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: statutes and legal authority may

legal notices NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING, JUVENILE DEPARTMENT, NO: 14−7−01440−4 KNT− IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF: BRYLEE BOYNTON DOB: 05/27/14 TO: Unknown Father and/or anyone claiming parental/paternal rights or interest in the child and to All Whom It May Concern: On June 2, 2014 , a petition for Dependency was filed in the above entitled Court, pursuant to RCW 13.34.080 and/or RCW 26.33.310 regarding the above named child, whose parents are Kayla Boynton and *. [FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 206−720−3293, 8:00 a.m. − 4:30 p.m.] Said Petition will be heard on January 20, 2015, at 8:15 a.m., at King County Superior Court, Juvenile Department, 401 4th Ave North, Kent, WA 98032, before a judge of the above entitled court, at which time you are directed to appear and answer the said petition or the petition will be granted and action will be taken by the court such as shall appear to be for the welfare of the said child. Dated December 12, 2014. BARBARA MINER KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK BY: AMD, Deputy Clerk 12/18, 12/25/2014, 1/1/2015 (14−355)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 14−00700 The following persons are doing Business as GRIFFITH LUOMA CHIROPRACTIC, Humboldt at 2456 Buhne St., Eureka, CA. 95501 Sarah G. Griffith 2456 Buhn St. Eureka, CA. 95501 Dirk E. Luoma 2008 Parton Lane Arcata, CA. 95521 The business is conducted by A General Partnership The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on n/a I declare the all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ Sarah Griffith, DC. Partner− Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on December 04, 2014 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk

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The following person is doing Busi− ness as HUMBOLDT SPECIAL TEAS, Humboldt at 2516 Pine St., Eureka, CA. 95501 Peter G. Geren 2516 Pine Street Eureka, CA. 95501 The business is conducted by An Individual The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on 11/12/14 I declare the all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ Peter G. Geren, Owner−Oper− ator This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on November 12, 2014 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk

The following person is doing Busi− ness as LOST COAST YARN, Humboldt at 925 Chambers Rd., Petrolia, CA. 95558 Amanda Malachesky 925 Chambers Road Petrolia, CA. 95558 The business is conducted by An Individual The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on 11/1/2014 I declare the all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ Amanda Malachesky, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on December 03, 2014 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk

The following person is doing Busi− ness as PERFUME PICAFLOR, Humboldt at 1670 Fieldbrook Road, Fieldbrook CA. 95519 Vicki L. Silkiss 1670 Fieldbrook Road Fieldbrook, CA. 95519 The business is conducted by An Individual The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on n/a I declare the all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ Vicki Silkiss, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on December 05, 2014 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk

The following person is doing Busi− ness as Redwood Palliative Psycholgy, Humboldt at 1085 I St., Suite 208, Arcata, CA. 95521 Virginia S. Belton 1142 Chester Ave. Arcata, CA. 95521 The business is conducted by An Individual The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on 6/1/2014 I declare the all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ Virginia S. Belton, Thantatolo− gist/ Palliative Psychology This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on December 09, 2014 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk

The following person is doing Busi− ness as MT PROPERTIES, Humboldt, 1402 Union St., Suite B, PO Box 1203 Eureka, CA. 95502 David J. Villec 3147 Dolberr St., #20 Eureka, CA. 95503 The business is conducted by An Individual The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on 12/1/14 I declare the all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ David Villec, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on December 18, 2014 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk

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The following person is doing Busi− ness as BARRON TRALLE VINE− YARD Humboldt at 250 Pine Creek, Rd. Hoopa, CA. 95546, 1235 8th St., Eureka, CA. 95501 Cheryl B. Tralle 1235 8th St. Eureka, CA. 95501 The business is conducted by An Individual The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on n/a I declare the all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ Cheryl Tralle, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on November 14, 2014 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk

The following person is doing Busi− ness as HERITAGE COIN & ANTIQUES, Humboldt at 521 4th St., Eureka, CA. 95501, PO Box 2, Eureka, CA. 95502 Pamela D. Warwick 3665 H St. Eureka, CA. 95503 The business is conducted by An Individual The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on 1/5/2015 I declare the all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ Pamela D. Warwick, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on December 08, 2014 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 14−00731 The following person is doing Busi− ness as PORTER & SONS PAINTING AND CONSTRUCTION, Humboldt, 5959 Humboldt Hill Rd., Eureka, CA. 95503 Ronald L. Porter 5959 Humboldt Hill Rd. Eureka, CA. 95503 The business is conducted by An Individual The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on n/a I declare the all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ Ronald L. Porter, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on December 18, 2014 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 14−00720 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 14−00718 The following person is doing Busi− ness as CALIFORNIA HEALTH INSURANCE SERVICES, Humboldt 5135 Patrick Creek Dr., McKinleyville, CA. 95519 Heidi M. Aldoroty 5135 Patrick Cr., Dr. McKinleyville, CA. 95519 The business is conducted by An Individual The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on 12/11/14 I declare the all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ Heidi Aldoroty, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on December 11, 2014 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk

The following persons are doing Business as THIRD STREET SUITES, Humboldt 1228 Third Street, Eureka, CA. 95501 Sara M. Starr 4 Lorenz Lane Bayside, CA. 95524 Peter Starr 4 Lorenz Lane Bayside, CA. 95524 The business is conducted by A Married Couple The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on n/a I declare the all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ Sara M. Starr, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on December 12, 2014 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 14−00697 The following persons are doing Business as VADA INDIA COTTAGE CAFE, VADA SOUTH INDIAN CATERING. Humboldt 222 Belleview Ave., Rio Dell, CA. 95562 Lance L. Nally 222 Belleview Ave. Rio Dell, CA. 95562 Lydia C. Nalley 222 Belleview Ave. Rio Dell, CA. 95562 The business is conducted by A Married Couple The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on n/a I declare the all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ Lance Nally, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on December 03, 2014 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 12/18, 12/25/2014, 01/01, 1/8/2015 (14−354)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 14−00713 The following person is doing Busi− ness as ORICK ARTS, Humboldt at 121388 Hwy. 101, Orick, CA. 95555, PO Box 22, Orick, CA. 95555 Gwen A. Ontiveros 121388 Hwy. 101 Orick, CA. 95555 The business is conducted by An Individual The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on n/a I declare the all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ Gwen Ontiveros, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on December 09, 2014 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 12/18, 12/25/2014, 1/1, 1/8/2015 (14−353)

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME MARIO LUIS RABANES CASE NO. CV140680 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH ST. EUREKA, CA. 95501

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME RICKIYAH RENEE GILES CASE NO. CV140770 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH ST. EUREKA, CA. 95501

PETITION OF: MARIO LUIS RABANES TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MARIO LUIS RABANES for a decree changing names as follows: Present name MARIO LUIS RABANES to Proposed Name MARIO LUIS JETT THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objec− tion at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objec− tion is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: January 16, 2015 Time: 1:45 p.m., Dept. 8 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 Date: November 26, 2014 Filed: November 26, 2014 /s/ Dale A. Reinholtsen Judge of the Superior Court

PETITION OF: LAUREN SMITH TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: LAUREN SMITH for a decree changing names as follows: Present name RICKIYAH RENEE GILES to Proposed Name RICKIYAH RENEE MC GRADY THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objec− tion at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objec− tion is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: January 12, 2015 Time: 1:45 p.m., Dept. 8 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 Date: November 21, 2014 Filed: November 21, 2014 /s/ W. BRUCE WATSON Judge of the Superior Court

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HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING OPEN POSITIONS: Operations & Administrative Assistant Full time (40 hours/week) position based in Bayside, CA. Compensation $12.00 − $15.00, DOE and includes benefits. This individual is responsible for providing logistical support for the Board of Directors, operations support to the Office Manager, administrative support to the Strategy Manager and Communications Manager, and for coordinating travel logistics for senior management. Communications Manager Full time exempt position based in Bayside, CA. Competitive compensa− tion will be offered DOE, and includes benefits. This individual is respon− sible for building and implementing a strategic communications plan; visioning, designing, testing, and implementing effective new approaches to engage community members and donors in work supported by the foundation; integrating and managing communications from all HAF teams; managing, capturing and sharing listening data and stories; devel− oping and managing website and social media; creating and managing the annual yearbook; and managing all external communications including marketing documents, public service announcements, media coverage, photography and video production. For the detailed job descriptions, list of preferred qualifications, and application procedures please visit the Employment Opportunities page on our website at www.hafoundation.org. For more information, call us (707) 442−2993. Deadline: December 31, 2014

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OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center University Center, HSU Full-time position with excellent benefits For position description and application procedure, visit: http://tinyurl.com/ aoh9ylp Close: January 7, 2015

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THE HUMBOLDT TRANSIT AUTHORITY IS CURRENTLY HIRING BUS DRIVERS. Our drivers operate all types of buses that are assigned to Humboldt Transit Authority fleet. Motivated individuals seeking to apply must be in possession of a valid Class C driver’s license, and must present with their application, a current DMV printout of their driving record. Certified on−site training is provided. Drivers are responsible for the safe operation of all equipment in compli− ance with federal, state, county and municipal regulations. All drivers will begin employment with part−time status and the option to work into full time position. Full−time drivers receive increases in compensation and a desirable benefits package. Starting wage: $14.22 / hour. Please visit our website at: www.hta.org to download an employment application

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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I/II $2,824–$3,976 PER MONTH + EXCELLENT BENEFITS Under supervision, performs a variety of specialized paraprofessional engineering field and office duties in support of professional engineering staff. Researches engineering topics and prepares basic engineering calculations; provides technical advice to the public; coordinates plan submittals; issues permits; maintains plan files and engineering records; prepares reports. For a complete application packet, (1) contact our Personnel Department at 531 K Street, Eureka, (2) call our Job Line at (707) 4414134 to request that one be mailed to you, or (3) apply online at www.ci.eureka.ca.gov. Recruitment closes 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. EOE

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