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Brookings councilors pause charging franchise fee

BY BREEANA LAUGHLIN

The Pilot

Brookings city councilors decided to hold off making a decision regarding a franchise fee rate for Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative after a lengthy discussion at their latest council meeting.

The barter system that is expiring will be in place for another 30 days until a decision is made.

Cities have franchise agreements

(usually enacted through city ordinances) with a variety of private companies that use city property or city rights-of way to conduct their business. These companies include those that provide cable television, broadband, telephone service and garbage collection.

The ordinance under discussion would have granted a 20-year franchise to Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative and replace the current ordinance. Former city manager

pro-tem Gary Milliman proposed charging the electric cooperative a 7 percent fee that would be enacted gradually over the next few years.

Councilor Ed Schreiber said he was onboard with this rate, calling the barter system a mistake and a missed opportunity for the city to gain important revenue.

Mayor Ron Hedenskog proposed a lower franchise fee rate of 4.5 percent. He said he didn’t want Brookings residents to think the

city was “taxing” them on their electricity bills. Newly hired city manager protem Christy Wurster said that if the city did not make a new agreement, the franchise fee would default to 5 percent. Newly appointed city councilor Isaac Hodges said if that is the case, then 5 percent should be the low end the city should consider charging the electric cooperative.

Brent Bischoff, general manager and CEO at Coos-Curry encouraged

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the councilors to adopt a lower franchise fee. He said that the board members at the coop would agree to “socialize” part of the franchise fee if it was kept under 5 percent.

City staff and councilors discussed the different options for nearly an hour before deciding to come back to the table at their next meeting.

Councilors voted 3 to 2 in favor of waiting until January to decide on a new franchise fee rate.

Surge in respiratory cases putting hospitals on the brink

BY DAVID RUPKALVIS For The Pilot

An unprecedented rise in upper respiratory illnesses across Oregon is putting the state’s hospital system at risk.

That’s the message, state Health Officer Dr. Dean Sidelinger shared Thursday during a briefing with the media.

Sidelinger said Oregon has seen a combination of three sicknesses that has led to a rapid increase in hospitalizations with RSV, influenza and COVID-19 cases all raising at the same time.

Curry County honors its veterans with Wreaths Across America ceremonies

BY BREEANA LAUGHLIN The Pilot

Remember fallen United States veterans. Honor those who serve. Teach your children the value of freedom.

This is the mission of those who work together to bring National Wreaths Across America Day to locations around the United States every year.

Curry County community members have the opportunity to take part in the event in Brookings this Saturday Dec. 17, along with Americans at more 3,400 locations across the nation, at sea and abroad. Information about the event in Gold Beach can be found in the accompanying article.

“If it wasn’t for veterans this country would be quite different I believe,” said Don Bemis a local Vietnam Veteran who served three tours for the Navy.

“One of the mottos is ‘All gave some and some gave all,’” Bemis said. “Any veteran that I see I always greet them as a veteran and I thank them for their services.”

Bemis got involved with Wreaths Across America while living in Nevada. When Bemis moved to Brookings, he said there was no knowledge of the program in this area. He and his partner, Debbie Salzman, worked with the WJ Ward Cemetery board to sign up to become one of the locations.

“It’s a program we have been

Gold Beach hosting ceremony at library

BY BREEANA LAUGHLIN The Pilot

Gold Beach residents have the opportunity to take part in The National Wreaths Across America Ceremony on Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Gold Beach Library located at 94341 3rd St.

Guest Speakers are Gold Star Mother, Sally Wiley, WWII Veterans Dorothy Nickerson and Bud Dubay with Special Music by Dr. Jessica Carlson. Ceremonial Wreaths will be presented for each United States Military Branch, and a Ceremonial Wreath will be presented in honor of Gold Star Families.

Vietnam Veterans who have not received a 50th Commemorative Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin will be honored.

Any veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are

“The situation facing our hospitals is very serious,” Sidelinger said. “Today, our hospitals are reaching a point of crisis. The combination of surging flu, RSV and COVID 19 cases is pushing hospitals past their maximum bed capacity, which never happened during the COVID-19 crisis.”

Sidelinger said OHA is working to provide emergency resources that will enable hospitals to bring in more help from out of state, He said Governor Kate Brown signed an executive order Wednesday that will allow traveling doctors and nurses to be used at hospitals in the state to help alleviate a shortage of medical providers.

“Every one of us can protect ourselves and our families from respiratory viruses and prevent them from spreading to other people,” Sidelinger said. “As another wave of respiratory diseases sweep the nation and Oregon, hospitals are overwhelmed and don’t have enough meds to treat everyone in the manner they’re accustomed to. Many more people are being hospitalized with breathing problems, especially those under 2.”

Sidelinger said in November, Oregon saw a five-fold increase in RSV cases. While the rate has since slowed, there are still record numbers of RSV patients being see.

“Rates of RSV remain higher than any recorded time,” Sidelinger said. “Influenza activity in our community has doubled week over week for five consecutive weeks. Flu related hospitalizations have increased rapidly since October. It is impacting people over 65 primarily.”

Sidelinger said it is still early in the flu season, and he expects the case counts to continue to rise.

“We’re also seeing warning signs that COVID-19 cases are quickly increasing this respiratory season,” he said.

“We’re all tired of dealing with these respiratory diseases, but we know what works to keep our-

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A group of Brookings Christmas Parade participants didn't let the very blustery weather stop them from spreading holiday cheer throughout town. The annual holiday event was at held at dusk on Saturday, Dec. 10.

Contributed photo

Don Bemis salutes the veterans memorial at the WJ Ward Cemetery in Brookings.

• Consider changing planned gatherings

• Stay home if your sick

• Cover your cough

• Wash your hands regularly

• Get a flu shot or COVID shot.

“I know these messages are not what anyone wants to hear in the middle of the holiday season, but as Oregonians we have proven we can protect ourselves and our families,” Sidelinger said.

Dr. Wendy Hassan with Randall Children’s Hospital said the surge in upper respiratory cases is something she has never seen.

“What’s going on in the pediatric world is truly historic,” Hassan said. “We’re seeing historic levels of respiratory disease. We’re seeing rapid increase in influenza and COVID-19. We’re seeing record numbers of ER visits.”

Hassan said all three children’s hospitals in Oregon has been inundated with cases.

“This really is a first for Oregon,” she said. “We’ve seen respiratory diseases every year, but this operating above capacity is really historic and new.”

Hassan said with the surge patients are seeing long wait times and changes to how they would normally be treated.

But, she said, doctors know how to handle RSV and the flu.

“I want to be reassuring to parents that pediatric providers are extremely familiar and comfortable dealing with these respiratory illnesses,” Hassan said. “The crisis we’re dealing with in pediatrics is a crisis of healthcare personnel. We are committed to delivering care to all the children who need it in Oregon.

"Care may look a little bit different, but we are still doing everything we can to provide that care. Your child may have to share a room, your child may have to be seen in the hallway, but your child will receive care.”

Hassan said while she has admitted many flu patients in recent weeks, not one had received the flu shot.

“If you have been on the fence about getting your flu vaccine, now is the time to get it to keep your children out of the hospital,” she said.

Dr. Ray Moreno with Providence St. Vincent Medical Center agreed the surge was something new to medical professionals.

“We haven’t seen anything like this before,” he said. “It’s an unprecedented surge in the need for care.”

Moreno said when the upper respiratory cases began, most of the patients were

children.

With influenza spiking, all ages are now being impacted.

“This evolved to no longer being kids to being adults,” he said. “RSV in children has now exploded with influenza. The hospitals are full, emergency departments of full. People are waiting in emergency departments to be moved upstairs. Emergency departments are very crowded right now. Across all our systems, people are waiting hours to be moved back to a care room.”

Moreno said even with the long waits, he urged people to be patient and understanding.

“Understand and appreciate the system,” he said.

“We want you to come to the emergency department if you think you have an emergency. But if you don’t have an emergency, please consider another option. Emergency departments are very full right now."

Moreno reiterated what Sideliner said and urged people to avoid large, indoor gatherings, especially without wearing a mask.

“Don’t gather if you’re sick, even if you’re just a little sick,” Moreno said. “Wear a mask. We know masks work. How do we know?

Over the last few years of COVID, we didn’t see much RSV or influenza.”

Woman arrested for stealing mail, packages

A woman is facing criminal charges related to stealing more than 100 pieces of mail and packages in Curry County and Del Norte County.

Curry County Sheriff John Ward reported that on December 9, at approximately 7:41a.m., a resident off Olsen Lane in Harbor reported to sheriff’s office dispatch that she observed a woman in a black Honda Accord who was opening mailboxes and taking mail from numerous boxes on Sunset Strip.

A deputy responded from Highway 101 near the intersection of West Benham Lane. As the deputy traveled down West Benham Lane, he observed a smaller black car that appeared to match the description provided by the

witness turn off Wenbourne Lane onto West Benham and then travel towards the port.

As the deputy caught up to the car, he observed it to turn onto Boat Basin Road and could see it was a Honda as described by the witness. There appeared to be only one occupant. The suspect vehicle entered Beach Front R.V. Park and about halfway down, the vehicle pulled into a parking spot and contact was made by the deputy.

While exiting and approaching the vehicle, the deputy could see the driver through the rear window moving around leaning over the passenger seat. It appeared the suspect was attempting to conceal items. When the deputy reached the

driver’s window, he could see a large amount of mail on the passenger seat and floorboard.

The deputy ordered the female and sole occupant out of the vehicle. After complying, the female was placed in handcuffs. The female suspect identified herself as 31-year-old Tasheena Cole. During the interview with Cole, she admitted to stealing the mail.

Cole was arrested and taken to the Curry County Jail. Cole’s vehicle was seized and towed to a secured location to be held while a search warrant was applied for. At approximately 2:13 p.m., members of the Curry County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on Cole’s vehicle. Well over 100 pieces of mail and packages were recovered from the Harbor area of Curry County and Smith River in Del Norte County. The investigation continues and the victims will be contacted by the sheriff’s office in the near future. Since this arrest, the Curry County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive numerous complaints of mail being stolen in the county.

The Chetco Activity Center is looking to fill volunteer positions in Reception and the dining room waiting on tables. These are lunchtime positions and training is available. Meals on Wheels is part of our service to seniors who cannot leave their homes. Meals to go are always available from 11 to 1 pm on weekdays. The pandemic had a severe impact on our operations because 9 out of 10 volunteers at our senior center are seniors themselves.

Manley Art Center 433 Oak Street, Brookings Children’s Art Program Exhibit: December 5 - 31

The exhibit, on display from December 5th through December 30th, features a collection of work produced by the children who participated in the Manley Art Center’s Children’s Art Program (CAP) throughout 2022. A wide variety of pieces will be on display showcasing the diverse subject matter taught through Manley’s CAP program.

The Manley Art Center believes it is our obligation to see that the children of this community have access to quality art education that enhances their understanding of fine art and their skills to create fine art.

Friday, December 16 Chetco Activity Center

T’ai Chi: 9:00 am and 10:30 am Azalea Park – Walk with Ease: 10:30 am Weather permitting

Wild Rivers Dance presents 2022 Nutcracker Crescent Elk Middle School: 7:00 pm Join Clara and the Nutcracker as they battle the Rat Queen and adventure through the Land of Snow and Sweets in this beloved holiday ballet.

For tickets and more info, go to https://www. eventbrite.com/o/wild-riversdance-57536394073

Saturday, December 17

National Wreaths Across America Day Ceremony WJ Ward Cemetery, Brookings: 9:00 am

The ceremony, held simultaneously across the country at more than 3,000 participating locations is being hosted by the Vietnam Veterans of America.

The event is open to the public. All veterans, active-duty military, and their families as well as the local community are all invited and encouraged to attend and learn more about Wreaths Across America’s yearlong mission to Remember, Honor, Teach. This event will help to teach not only the next generation but all community members and visitors about the services and sacrifices of our nation’s military.

You can sponsor a wreath for $15 at https://www. wreathsacrossamerica.org/ OR0047 Each sponsorship

goes toward a fresh balsam veteran’s wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero as we endeavor to honor all veterans laid to rest at WJ Ward Cemetery this December.

For more information, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Wild Rivers Dance presents 2022 Nutcracker Crescent Elk Middle School: 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Join Clara and the Nutcracker as they battle the Rat Queen and adventure through the Land of Snow and Sweets in this beloved holiday ballet. For tickets and more info, go to https://www. eventbrite.com/o/wild-riversdance-57536394073

Sunday, December 18

"Holden Evening Prayer" Advent Vespers St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 401 Fir Street: 4:30 pm

Rest and renew with a special sung evening prayer service in Advent. Prayer requests begin at 4:30 pm (after the Sunday Community Kitchen meal), and Holden Evening Prayer music begins at 5:00 pm.

Chit-xu Ch’aa-ghee-lvt-dvn “Chetco Candlelight-time” Mouth of Chetco River, Port of Brookings Harbor: 4:00 pm

In healing remembrance and loving acknowledgment of the Dee-ni’ lives lost in the Chit-xu village massacre on February 15, 1853, that consisted of forty houses

at the mouth of the Chitxu Taa-ghii~-li~ (Chetco River). Come share some moments of reflection and acknowledgment followed bu some homemade soups, bread, salad, tea, and coffee. Sponsored by Tolowa Deeni’ Nation Language and Culture Division. For more information, contact mattie. castellaw@tolowa.com.

Wild Rivers Dance presents 2022 Nutcracker

Crescent Elk Middle School: 2:00 pm Join Clara and the Nutcracker as they battle the Rat Queen and adventure through the Land of Snow and Sweets in this beloved holiday ballet. For tickets and more info, go to https://www. eventbrite.com/o/wild-riversdance-57536394073

Monday, December 19 Line Dance:

Elks Lodge - Don’t need to be a member and $1 donation Beginner lessons 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Intermediate lessons 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Chetco Activity Center

Azalea Park – Walk with Ease: 10:30 am

Weather permitting

Tuesday, December 20

Chetco Activity Center Bridge: Meet at 11:45 am

The Grange in Harbor 97895 Shopping Center Ave.

Line Dance: Advanced – no instructor 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Wednesday, December 21

Chetco Activity Center

T’ai Chi: 9:00 am and 10:30 am

Line Dance:

Elks Lodge - Don’t need to be a member and $1 donation

Beginner lessons 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Intermediate lessons 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Thursday, December 22

Chetco Activity Center

Bridge: Meet at 11:45 am

Widow’s Coffee Clique (Widower’s welcome)

The Community Center on Airport Way in Gold Beach: 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Come for the coffee. Come for the support. Come to meet new friends to network with. We go places and love to have fun! Stay for the lunch!

Friday, December 23

Chetco Activity Center

T’ai Chi: 9:00 am and 10:30 am

Azalea Park – Walk with Ease: 10:30 am Weather permitting

Monday, December 26 Line Dance: Elks Lodge - Don’t need to be a member and $1 donation

Beginner lessons 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Intermediate lessons 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Chetco Activity Center

Azalea Park – Walk with Ease: 10:30 am Weather permitting

Tuesday, December 27

Chetco Activity Center Bridge: Meet at 11:45 am

The Grange in Harbor 97895 Shopping Center Ave.

Line Dance: Advanced – no instructor 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Wednesday, December 28

Chetco Activity Center

T’ai Chi: 9:00 am and 10:30 am

Line Dance: Elks Lodge - Don’t need to be a member and $1 donation Beginner lessons 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Intermediate lessons 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Thursday, December 29

Chetco Activity Center

Bridge: Meet at 11:45 am

Widow’s Coffee Clique (Widower’s welcome)

The Community Center on Airport Way in Gold Beach: 10:30 am – 11:30 am Come for the coffee. Come for the support. Come to meet new friends to network with. We go places and love to have fun!

Stay for the lunch!

school

THE PILOT

The Brookings-Harbor School District and Brookings Police Department issued a joint statement regarding an incident that occurred at the high school parking lot after school on Wednesday, Dec. 8.

According to the statement, the Brookings Police Department and high school administrators were involved in the incident that may have involved drugs. Police reportedly used force as a

result of the person in question resisting detainment and interfering with the investigatory process.

According to the statement, in consideration of the recent events, the police department and high school wanted to assure the community that no weapons were involved. It reported that Brookings Police Department and Brookings-Harbor High School administrators responded calmly and professionally throughout the process.

Senate Republicans Elect Leadership Team

Senate Republicans unanimously elected the remaining positions in their leadership team ahead of the 82nd Legislative Assembly. Senator Tim Knopp was elected to continue his service as Republican Leader at their caucus retreat last month. The

Senate Republican leadership team now includes:

Deputy Leader: Senator Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City)

Deputy Leader: Senator Lynn Findley (R-Vale)

Brookings

involved with for awhile and it has been very satisfying to bring it to Brookings,” Bemis said.

Everyone in the community is invited to be part of the ceremony to help place a wreath on one of 370 veterans’ graves.

The timing of ceremonies corresponds with the laying of wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery.

Last year, wreaths were placed on more than 2.2 million veterans’ graves worldwide.

The Brookings Wreaths

Gold Beach

eligible to receive a lapel pin. There is no distinction between veterans who served in-country, in-theater, or who were stationed elsewhere during the Vietnam War period.

Immediately following the ceremony, Remembrance Wreath laying will take place at the Rogue River Cemetery (aka Gold Beach Cemetery) with a Gun Salute and Taps.

Volunteers are encouraged to say the veteran’s name aloud and to take a moment to thank them for their service to our country.

In total, 310 wreaths will be placed at Rogue River Cemetery to Remember the fallen, to Honor their service, and to Teach our children the

Across America ceremony, will have Jake Pieper as the emcee. The VFW of Gold Beach provides the honor guard and rifle squad. Dr. Jessica Carlson MD will sing the national anthem. Dr. Ron Reel PHD will provide the invocation, County Commissioner Court Boice and Commissioner-elect Brad Alcorn will speak, and anyone else who wishes to honor veterans is welcome to do so.

Bemis said the response he received while doing outreach for the event was very positive.

“We got lots of donations from the public,” Bemis said. “The people from Brookings

and surrounding areas are so generous that we were able to match them with donations from corporations downtown.”

The Brookings Wreaths Across America organizers got more than enough funds to place a wreath on the headstone of each veteran laid to rest at WJ Ward Cemetery.

“It’s something we are happy to bring here and it’s working very well,” Bemis said.

The Vietnam Veterans of America will be hosting the Wreaths Across America ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at WJ Ward Cemetery in Brookings.

It is free and open to the public.

Deputy Leader: Senator Kim Thatcher (R-Keizer)

Whip: Senator Dennis Lin-

thicum (R-Klamath Falls) Knopp (R-Bend) released the following statement: “With the legislative session approaching, I am proud to say that our leadership team is made up of high-quality individuals representing many parts of Oregon. This is a strong team and I look forward to working together to serve our caucus through this next session as we seek to provide Oregonians with bipartisan solutions to the chronic problems exacerbated by years of one-party rule. I am confident we can do that this session.”

value of freedom.

National Wreaths Across America Day is a free event and open to all.

Courtesy Photo

Curry County Commissioner Court Boice, Brookings Wreaths Across America event organizer Don Bemis, Curry County Commissioner-elect Brad Alcorn and Korean War veteran Carlo Pelaccio attended the Wreaths Across America event at WJ Ward Memorial Cemetery in Brookings in 2021.

School admin, police respond to drug-related incident at high

The police blotter is an excerpt of a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

For a list of missing items found in the Brookings area, you can visit the police services page of the city of Brookings website at www. brookings.or.us/134/police-services and follow the link near the bottom of the page.

Monday 12/5

• 6:32 1200 block of Moore St, Criminal Trespass

• 6:46 Chetco and Mill, Traffic Stop

• 6:56 Chetco and Oak, Traffic Stop

• 7:07 Chetco and Willow, Traffic Stop

• 7:30 900 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 11:38 300 block of 5th St, Hit & Run

• 12:06 300 Chetco and Pacific, Traffic Stop

• 13:20 300 block of 5th St, Hit & Run

• 15:44 400 block of Smith, Disorderly Conduct

• 15:51 300 block of 5th St, Theft

• 16:01 Hwy 101 MP 349, Suspicious Conditions

• 16:12 300 block of 5th St, Hit & Run

• 18:29 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 19:55 Chetco and Fern, Traffic Stop

• 30:15 300 block of 5th St, Criminal Trespass

• 22:29 Railroad and 5th, Traffic Stop

Tuesday 12/6

• 3:08 Chetco and Mill, Traffic Stop

• 3:28 300 block of Matot St, Suspicious Conditions

• 5:50 1200 block of Moore St, Criminal Trespass

• 8:19 Fern and Spruce, Traffic Stop

• 9:43 Chetco and Alder, Traffic Stop

• 9:51 Chetco and Fern, Traffic Stop

• 11:23 800 block of Elk Dr, Assist Public

• 13:26 North Bank Chetco River Rd – Botanical Garden, Criminal Mischief

• 16:38 Chetco and 5th, Assist Public

Brookings Police Blotter

• 19:10 97800 block of Court St, Dispute/Fight

• 19:19 16900 block of Crown Terrace Rd, Assault

• 22:28 16200 block of Dixie St, Suspicious Conditions

Wednesday 12/7

• 6:35 Chetco and 5th, Suspicious Conditions

• 6:56 Chetco and Alder, Traffic Stop

• 9:30 400 block of Fir St, Assist Public

• 9:52 1200 block of Rowland Ln, Assist Public

• 10:49 96400 Ridge Way, Fire Alarm

• 13:07 18800 block of Cornett Rd, Suspicious Conditions

• 15:29 98900 block of McVay Creek Rd, Fire

• 15:43 900 block of Chetco Ave, Theft

• 16:45 900 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 17:42 Chetco and Mill Beach, Traffic Stop

• 17:47 Chetco and Willow, Traffic Stop

• 18:19 Chetco and Oak, Traffic Stop

• 20:31 800 block of Elk Dr, Assist Public

• 20:59 97800 block of

Court St, Assault

• 21:18 Chetco and Mill Beach, Traffic Stop

Thursday 12/8

• 2:58 96400 block of Coverdell Rd, Suspicious Conditions

• 5:49 800 block of Limbaugh Way, Criminal Trespass

• 11:56 600 block of Pioneer Rd, Hit & Run

• 12:44 500 block of Pacific Ave, Suspicious Conditions

• 13:14 400 block of Oak St, Criminal Trespass

• 13:39 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 13:45 Hwy 101 and Carpenterville Rd, Traffic Crash with Injury

• 15:07 16200 block of Hoffeldt Ln, Dispute/Fight

• 15:16 800 block of Railroad, Unauthorized Use of Vehicle

• 17:02 1000 block of 5th St, Criminal Trespass

• 17:16 Hwy 101 MP 347, Traffic Crash Without Injury

• 17:50 Hillside and Pacific, Suspicious Conditions

• 17:52 Winchuck River Rd – Top of Mountain, Fire

• 20:11 Hwy 101 MP 360,

Wild Rivers Coast

Brookings Smith River

St. Timothy’s

Episcopal Church Fir St. at Old County Rd, Brookings

Sunday Adult Classes.........9 a.m. Sunday Service.................10 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study....11 a.m. Wednesday Holy Eucharist with Healing Service.......12 noon The Reverend Bernie Lindley 541-469-3314 sttimothyepiscopal.org

Christian Science Church 429 Pine St. at Redwood Spur, Brookings Sunday Service............11 a.m. Sunday School............11 a.m. Wednesday Testimony Mtg..6 p.m. Reading Room: Monday & Wednesday..1-3 p.m. or by appointment www.cscbrookings.com 541-469-2398 or 469-3333 Trinity

Faith Baptist Church Fundamental Independent 409 Hillside Ave. Unit C, Brookings 541-412-1070

Sunday School...............10 a.m. Morning Preaching........11 a.m. Evening Preaching...........6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study...7 p.m. “Looking for an exciting BiblePreaching Church? We may be just what you’re looking for!”

Church of Christ 17222 Passley Rd., Brookings Sunday Morning Bible Study.....10am Sunday Morning Worship Assembly...11:20am Wednesday Bible Class.....7pm Evangelist: Michael Wilk 541-469-6453 or 541-469-0191

Sunday Service - 10:45am (LIVE on Facebook @FortDickBibleChurch) Sunday School - 9:30am Mid-Week Bible Study - call for details Phone (707) 458-4030

Smith River

Baptist Church

340 Highland Avenue, Smith River Just off Hwy. 101 (707) 487-5275 Pastor Steve Alexander Worship Service 10:30am

Traffic Crash Without Injury

• 22:17 500 block of 5th St, Suspicious Conditions

• 23:43 99800 block of Mount Emily Rd, Suspicious Conditions

Friday 12/9

• 1:42 500 block of 5th St, Criminal Trespass

• 4:51 Chetco and Lucky Ln, Traffic Stop

• 5:27 Chetco and Center, Traffic Stop

• 6:02 Chetco and Oak, Traffic Stop

• 6:10 Chetco and Center, Traffic Stop

• 7:14 900 block of Chetco Ave, Suspicious Conditions

• 7:35 700 block of 5th St, Civil Problem

• 9:24 98800 block of Pleasant Hill Dr, Menacing

• 14:17 300 block of 5th St, Eluding

• 14:48 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 14:59 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 15:15 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 1548 16200 block of Hwy 101, Assault

• 16:15 700 block of 2nd St, Assist Public

• 16:16 800 block of Elk Dr, Menacing

• 18:16 16400 block of Lower Harbor Rd, Assist Public

• 19:30 Chetco and Oak, Traffic Stop

• 19:50 98100 block of Gavin Ln, Explosion

• 19:55 Cape Ferrelo and Casey Ln, Traffic Crash Without Injury

• 21:16 Chetco and Oak, Traffic Stop

• 21:19 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 21:50 1200 block of Hub

St, Fire

Saturday 12/10

• 0:13 Chetco and Bridge, Traffic Stop

• 0:13 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 0:14 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 0:52 Hwy 101 and Parkview, Eluding

• 6:43 97800 block of Court St, Disorderly Conduct

• 6:59 200 block of Wharf St, Theft

• 9:32 97800 block of Crestline Loop, Assist Public

• 9:43 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 9:48 1600 block of Hwy 101, Disorderly Conduct

• 10:03 1600 block of Hwy 101, Assist Public

• 12:28 Hwy 101 and Museum Rd, Traffic Crash

• 14:25 1200 block of Ransom Ave, Burglary

• 17:27 400 block of Smith Dr, Harassment

• 17:41 300 block of 5th St, Theft

• 20:50 96700 block of E Harris Heights, Unauthorized Use of a Weapon

Sunday 12/11

• 2:51 1200 block of Ransom Ave, Burglary

• 7:45 900 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 9:22 400 block of Fir St, Disorderly Conduct

• 11:58 400 block of Azalea Park Rd, Criminal Trespass

• 13:50 500 block of 5th St, Dispute/Fight

• 15:54 Chetco and Alder, Traffic Stop

• 17:03 Chetco and Oak, Traffic Stop

• 22:59 300 block of 5th St, Suspicious Conditions

Mulvihill named executive director of League of Oregon Cities

The League of Oregon Cities’ (LOC) Board of Directors has selected Patty Mulvihill as the organization’s new executive director. Mulvihill, the first woman to hold the top leadership position for the LOC, has served as interim executive director since last December, and was chosen through a national recruitment conducted by Strategic Government Resources of Dallas, Texas.

“Through an open, transparent and inclusive recruitment process that produced several high-quality candidates, Patty emerged as the leader who will move the LOC forward in alignment with the goals, vision and values of our new strategic

plan,” said LOC President Taneea Browning. “While serving as our interim executive director this year, Patty has provided steady and thoughtful day-to-day leadership for the LOC during a very challenging and pivotal time for the organization. She is clearly the best choice to lead the LOC forward.”

Mulvihill joined the organization as assistant general counsel in 2016, then served as general counsel for four years prior to her appointment as interim director. While serving this past year as interim executive director, Mulvihill:

• Led the development of the LOC’s current five-year strategic plan;

• Represented the LOC on key statewide committees to address the homelessness crisis;

• Successfully oversaw and managed all LOC’s operations, fiscal activities and staffing for five departments: Communications & Marketing, Finance, Intergovernmental Relations, Legal Research, and Member & Administrative Services;

• Developed and oversaw the LOC’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget;

• Strengthened staff morale and retention by building an internal culture of trust;

Let everyone know when

services, classes,meetings or special events are happening by listing them in this Worship Directory. It runs every Friday in the Del Norte Triplicate & Curry Coastal Pilot. Call for more information. (707) 460-6727 • (541) 813-1717

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• Strengthened internal financial controls;

Hired by the LOC as assistant general counsel in 2016, Mulvihill was promoted to general counsel after one year.

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Wildlife watching has been getting a free ride

By KELSEY WELLINGTON

There’s a new initiative in Wyoming that’s changing the face of wildlife conservation funding, and it’s already seen huge success in its first year.

It’s based on the state’s startling mountains, rivers filled with fish and forests where bears and wolves roam — everything that makes Wyoming unrivaled.

That wildlife is managed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and 85% of the cost is funded by hunters and anglers. This happens largely through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, as well as taxes on related sporting goods through the Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts.

But as we all know, hunters and anglers aren’t the only people fascinated by wildlife. The number one reason people travel to Wyoming is to view wild animals, and wildlife watching alone accounts for almost half a billion dollars in state revenue. It also employs over 10,000 people.

Yet the tourism industry that I’m part of as a wildlife guide contributes very little when it comes to funding wildlife conservation.

Taylor Phillips, owner of EcoTour Adventures in Jackson, Wyoming, felt this gap was unfair and wanted to do something about it. Since founding his business in 2008, Phillips has donated more than $115,000 to nonprofits that work to conserve the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Phillips says he expected other wildlife tourism businesses to follow his lead, but very few did. Wanting to change the narrative, Phillips partnered with Chris McBarnes, president of The WYldlife Fund, a partner foundation to the Game and Fish Department that helps fund wildlife projects across Wyoming. Together, the two men created Wildlife Tourism for Tomorrow, a nonprofit that funds conservation by targeting businesses and people that depend on wildlife to make their living. These are the companies that run wildlife tours, and the hotels, restaurants and shops that cater to wildlife watchers.

By tapping into this tourism constituency, the new group has “enormous potential to change the face of funding wildlife conservation in Wyoming,” says Phillips. Diane Shober, executive director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism, agrees, calling Wildlife Tourism for Tomorrow “a crucial initiative” for wildlife conservation, especially as hunting revenues decline.

Donations are collected from both individuals and businesses through Wildlife Tourism’s website, and donors have the option to select the conservation projects their money helps.

One project currently in need of funding is the restoration of sagebrush steppe in Grand Teton National Park. In the early 1900s, several thousand acres of land in

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the park were cultivated for hay production, which fragmented habitat for wildlife. Since 2009, the park has been working to restore 4,500 acres of former hay fields to sagebrush and grasses, a multi-year project with an annual budget of over $400,000. Funding through Wildlife Tourism for Tomorrow donations helps keep the project going.

The nonprofit also uses the money it raises to build wildlife crossings on highways and install wildlife-friendly fencing along migration corridors. Other contributions go toward restoring wetlands and radio-collaring elk for scientific study.

Usually, projects that help wildlife are designed by organizations such as Trout Unlimited, the U.S. Forest Service and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Project developers then partner with other interested groups to seek funding through the state’s underfunded Game and Fish Department.

Wildlife Tourism for Tomorrow steps in to help fill the gaps in funding.

Since October of 2021, Wildlife Tourism for Tomorrow has donated over $125,000 that was collected from 68 businesses and dozens of individuals. One of its projects with Trout Unlimited in 2020 contributed $20,000 to keep spawning cutthroat trout from getting trapped in an irrigation system.

Trout Unlimited’s Leslie Steen appreciated the help: “I’ve seen wildlife tour trips in the area and it is really neat to think that those same businesses are now giving back to native fish.”

Wildlife Tourism for Tomorrow has grown quickly in its first year, and support from Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has given it more visibility. Meanwhile, Phillips has spent a lot of time spreading the word that people who love wildlife need to step up. For too long, hunters and anglers have been doing the heavy lifting.

Just a suggestion, other Western states, but maybe it’s time to get on board.

Kelsey Wellington is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring conversation about the West. She works as a wildlife guide in Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks.

Holiday season

Even as a heathen secularist, I would have thought Mr. Freaubischer I and would agree that the holiday season generally lasts more than a week. However, his nicely written letter of 12/2, which talked of togetherness, putting our differences aside, don't castigate each other and other pleasant thoughts, certainly was the polar opposite of his finger pointing and name calling rant on 12/9.

Try to calm down Mr. Freaubischer because the holiday season usually lasts until just past Christmas. Believe it or not, some of

us "Spineless tyrants" carry the holiday spirit throughout the year even though we're secular and don't worship any God. I guess then the wonderful and loving God you mentioned in your previous letter only feels that way for a week?

Oh well, Merry Christmas to all.

Rick McNamer Smith River

Amazing group

What an amazing group of young women! The BHHS girls volleyball team, with their coach, Vanessa Nidifer, recently donated $1000

to Curry Health Network to help in the fight against breast cancer. Wow. Curry Health Foundation is so honored to receive this donation and hold it for future breast cancer projects in Curry County. We are so impressed with the team dedication to their hometown and for the efforts they put into their fundraiser.

The board of Curry Health Foundation wishes to express our gratitude and awe for this amazing group of young women. Thank you.

Janet Hoffman Executive Director Curry Health Foundation

These Are the Good Old Days

By SOLOMON D. STEVENS InsideSources.com

It happened again. While scrolling through social media during morning coffee, I came across another post about how wonderful everything was when we were kids and how horrible everything is now. Some posts include pictures of young children having fun, but others (inexplicably) include images of movie cowboys. People seem to forget that John Wayne was only an actor, the roles he played in movies were fiction. And yet, these posts are everywhere.

The narrative goes something like this: Everyone was honest back then, and our word was our bond; people helped one another; kids did their chores and their homework; parents whipped their kids’ behinds when they did wrong and it was considered discipline, not abuse; we respected our elders and always wanted to learn from them. We worshipped together, and everyone knew that hard work was the key to success.

And now all of this has gone away. Our country is in terrible trouble, and we need to return to the good old days.

I’m sorry, but that’s not the way it was. I had a wonderful childhood and was raised by great parents. But when I was a child, I didn’t find the other kids decent, friendly, hardworking and respectful. I never saw a young person give up his seat for an older person on a bus. And I saw many children show a lack of respect for their parents, even though they were spanked.

My neighborhood still had separate bathrooms and drinking

fountains for Blacks and Whites. I lived with this. Racial segregation was in restaurants, movie theaters and public schools, and interracial marriage was still illegal. Blacks and Jews still could not stay in most hotels, rent apartments in most cities, or purchase homes that were forbidden to them by restrictive covenants that were not outlawed until 1968. Racism and antisemitism were rampant.

And women of all races and religions suffered as well. They were kept out of leadership positions in business, and their salaries were kept low.

Few women were accepted in politics, and all women were relegated to second-class status in their private lives. We can pretend that they liked it that way, but if we are honest, we know they did not.

We lived through the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Our soldiers were human. Some were heroes, and some were not. Race riots and political protests in the cities ended in blood. And our politicians lied to us.

The idealized world of these social media posts simply did not exist. Does this mean I am ashamed to be an American? Of course not. But we shouldn’t have to create an imaginary past to be proud of our country. It only hurts us as a nation to demand that our schools ignore the reality of our history. Our children need to read about slavery and grasp the significance of racism, antisemitism, sexism, and other injustices.

We do them no favors by trying to censor books in our schools about our history or by trying to control what teachers discuss in

their classrooms. All that will accomplish is closing the minds of our children and driving our best teachers out of the profession.

And it hurts us as a nation when we pledge allegiance to demagogues who promise to bring back a past that never was. Slogans like “make America great again” tap into nostalgia for a time that didn’t actually exist. Every generation believes that its youth is better than the ones that came after. We all remember our grandparents telling us what it was like when they were kids, when they walked to school uphill both ways. Every generation believes there has been a decline since the last.

We shouldn’t ground our political views on the shifting sands of flawed, emotional recollections. And we shouldn’t empower politicians who have so little respect for us that they think we will fall for these stories.

We need to accept the fact that our nation has, in every generation, been flawed and faced social and political challenges.

That doesn’t make it a bad country or one of which we should be ashamed. The way to a better future is to study the past, analyze it, and use that understanding to make a better future. By doing this, we can also enhance the quality of our lives here and now. Today, we can live in the good old days.

ABOUT THE WRITER Solomon D. Stevens is the author of “Religion, Politics, and the Law” (co-authored with Peter Schotten) and “Challenges to Peace in the Middle East.” He wrote this for InsideSources.com.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY Probate Department

In re Trust Agreement of WILLIAM L. COVINGTON, Decedent. Case No. 22PB10643

NONTESTAMENTARY TRUST NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS PURSUANT TO ORS 130.365

Notice is hereby given that William L. Covington and Cynthia G. Covington Grantors and Trustees, established the Covington Family Trust (“Trust”) under agreement dated April 16, 2007, as later amended August 15, 2016. William L. Covington died July 24, 2022. Cynthia G. Covington is the Trustee of the Trust. All persons having claims against the Trust are required to present them in writing to the undersigned Trustees in care of attorney Jonathan J. Cavanagh at Cable Huston LLP, 1455 SW Broadway, Suite 1500, Portland, OR 97201-3412 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, or such claims may be barred.

Dated first published: December 9, 2022 Dated: November 29, 2022. /s/ Cynthia G. Covington Cynthia G. Covington, Trustee Published: December 9, 16, and 23, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P353889

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Petition of: Edward Terrand Furnace

CASE NO. CVPT-2021-1252

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Edward Terrand Furnace filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Edward Terrand Furnace to Proposed name: Asr Tauf Shakanasa I.

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 objection 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 objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: December 16, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1 The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: November 19, 2022 /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court Published: December 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T353813

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY MEASURE S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS

NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Crescent City is accepting applications until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023, for the following appointed position: Crescent City Measure S Oversight Committee, to fill a two-year term through December 2024 - The committee consists of five members who oversee the expenditures and revenues from Measure S funds.

Qualifications: Must be a city resident. There are three committee positions open.

Applications are available at the public counter at City Hall, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA. Please submit completed applications to Robin Altman, City Clerk, at City Hall. Applications must be received by the City by the date and time listed above.

Published: December 16, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T354470

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TAB & Associates, Inc. 243 Price Mall Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a corporation

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 11/18/2022 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

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This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/17/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20220141

Published: November 25, December 2, 9, and 16, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T353387

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Notice is hereby given that the Harbor Sanitary District, will receive Statements of Qualifications until 2:00 p.m. January 26, 2023, at the District Office, 16408 Lower Harbor Road, Brookings, Oregon 97415 for the following:

Municipal Consulting Engineering Services for the preparation of a Public Facilities Plan for the District and to act as the Districts Engineer.

The Harbor Sanitary District is seeking Statements of Qualifications from experienced firms to provide Municipal Consulting Engineering Services for the preparation of a Public Facilities Plan for the District and to act as the Districts Engineer.

This request for qualifications shall be used to compile a list of interested and qualified firms who will be ranked in accordance with procedures as outlined in the Request for Qualifications and the District’s Local Contracting Rules.

Project details and SOQ submittal requirements may be obtained at no cost by contacting Kelly Beebe, District Manager at the District Office located at 16408 Lower Harbor Road, Brookings, Oregon (541) 469-5225 or by email directed to at harborsan_kelly@ frontier.com.

The District may reject any proposal not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements and may reject for good cause any or all proposals upon determination of the District it is in the public interest to do so. Proposers are required to certify non-discrimination in employment practices and identify resident status as defined in ORS 279A.120. All proposers are required to comply with the provisions of Oregon Revised Statutes and Local Contract Review Board Policy.

Statements of Qualifications must be received via mail or in person, directed to Kelly Beebe, District Manager, Harbor Sanitary District, P.O. Box 2457 Harbor, OR 97415 (16408 Lower Harbor Road, Brookings, OR 97415) by 2:00 p.m. on January 26, 2023. No late responses, incomplete responses, or faxed materials will be accepted.

Published: December 16 and 23, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P354480

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Petition of: Jesus-Alberto Herrera Chavez CASE NO. CVPT-2022-1281

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Jesus-Alberto Herrera Chavez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Jesus-Alberto Herrera Chavez to Proposed name: Jesus Alberto Herrera-Chavez

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 objection 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 objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: January 6, 2023 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1

The address of the court is same as noted above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate

Date: November 21, 2022

/s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court Published: December 16, 23, 30 2022, and January 6, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T354355

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Estate of: Beverly Joan Exton, Deceased. Case No. 22PB10777

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Susan Oliver has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative c/o K.R. Olin, Attorney at Law, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, K.R. Olin, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415.

DATED and first published this 16th day of December, 2022. /s/ K.R. Olin OSB #903547

Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415 (541)469-2669 kro@wavelaw.com Published: December 16, 23, and 30, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P354416

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with California Commercial Code Sections 7209 and 7210 and California Civil Code Section 798.56a, the mobilehome described as a 2001 CHAMPION Decal No. LBK1251, Serial No. 170151301256, located at 1811 Northcrest Dr. Space No. 14, Crescent City, California 95531 be sold at public auction at 9:00 a.m. on January 3, 2023, at Crescent City MHP, LLC 1811 Northcrest Dr. Space No. 14, Crescent City, California 95531. The parties believed to claim an interest, Jonathan Alexander, have been given notice and the time specified for payment has expired. The undersigned is entitled to a warehouse lien against said mobilehome to satisfy the lien, storage and other related charges incurred including reasonable charges of notice, advertisement, and sale. Jonathan Alexander, Registered Owners, Legal Owners, interested Parties, please take further notice that, in order to prevent the mobilehome from being sold at the noticed sale, the following amount must be paid prior to the sale. Total claim to date of $12,294.70 (additional amounts incurred shall be added to this amount as provided in the Commercial Code). Bidders are required to show proof of cashier’s check(s) / money order(s) in an amount equal to the claim to date amount prior to bidding to Lisa McKee, 5034 Sienna Lane, Sacramento, CA 95835 (916) 601-6149. Authorized Agent for Crescent City MHP, LLC Published: December 16 and 23, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T353538

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

The Curry County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 27 at 7:00 p.m. In addition to routine business, agenda topics include approving the 202122 audit of the financial statements and the 2021-22 annual report. Other topics may be discussed. The meeting will be held at the Curry Watersheds Partnership office located at 29286 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach. The location is accessible to persons with disabilities. An option to join electronically will also be available. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made to Liesl Coleman at least 48 hours prior to the meeting: liesl.coleman@ currywatersheds.org (541) 247-2755 ext 0

Published: December 16, 2022

Curry Coastal Pilot P354568

AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

Stacie Marie Perez Case Number: CVPB-2022-7073

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Stacie Marie Perez

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Matthew Perez, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.

The petition for probate requests that: Matthew Perez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: January 6, 2023 Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California 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 California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested 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: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181 Published: December 9, 16, and 23, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T354075

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Humboldt Moving & Storage 1528 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531

Notice of Lien Sale on the following listed Units.

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 25

Brittany Austin 345 4th Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. LV-18

Stefanie Jones 1661 Northcrest Dr., #94 Crescent City, CA 95531

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. C-14 JoAnn Stinson 380 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531

LIEN SALE WILL BE HELD: Date: December 17, 2022 Time: 9:00 am

Location: Humboldt Moving & Storage 1528 Northcrest Dr. Crescent City, CA 95531 Published: December 9 and 16, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T354140

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Woods Waves and Wonders 1543 Parkway Drive Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Ciriana Orozco

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/29/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20220142

Published: December 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T354015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT

CASE No. 22PB10215 NOTICE

TO INTERESTED PERSONS

In the Matter of the Estate of Katrina Susan Montgomery, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Lewis G. Lang has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned attorney for the personal representative at PO Box 979 Bandon, OR 97411 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, or such objections may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney of the personal representative.

Dated and first published: December 9, 2022 Lewis G. Lang Personal Representative Manuel C. Hernandez, OSB #874123

Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 979 Bandon, OR 97411 541-347-2911 Fax: 541-347-3656 Email: Manuel@visitbandon. com

Published: December 9, 16, and 23, 2022

Curry Coastal Pilot P353902

PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819

Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 12/26/2022.

The sale will be held at 10:00am by CARPENTER AUTO CENTER 934 CHECO AVE BROOKINGS, OR 2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VIN KMHLR4AFXNU224241

Amount due on lien $335.00 Reputed owner(s) JIL ANN PELS

HYUNDAI MOTOR FINANCE

Published: December 16 and 23, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P354441

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AP YOGA 6777 Lower Lake Rd

Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a general partnership

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 2/13/2022

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Edward Cable

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/30/2022 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20220145 Published: December 16, 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T354407

NOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN THAT THE SMITH RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT’S Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing at a regular meeting to be held on THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter can be heard, in the district’s headquarters located at 245 Haight Avenue, Smith River, California, for the following: Consideration of the Board of Director’s approval of a Resolution to initiate proceedings for the annexation of 84 residential subdivision parcels which are located east of Oceanview Drive between Lopez St. and the Oregon border.

Board of Directors will also consider adopting a Class 1 “Existing Facilities” Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act for the annexation project.

A copy of the annexation application and the map of the parcels to be annexed is available for public review at the administrative offices of the fire protection district located at 245 Haight Avenue, Smith River, California.

Questions or comments may be made in writing and directed to the Smith River Fire Protection District. P.O. Box 187, Smith River, CA 95567 or to srfpd5621@ gmail.com. Comments must be received prior to the conclusion of the public hearing.

The Board of Directors will consider all statements and testimony at the public hearing for and against the annexation application.

After considering all written and verbal testimony, the Board of Directors shall take whatever action is determined necessary and appropriate. Any public hearing may be continued to a later date.

In accordance with Government Code section 65009, if you challenge the action of the Board of Directors in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues that were raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Directors at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Dated: December 1, 2022

Elaine Fallgren

President, SRFPD Published: December 16, 23, and 30, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T354139

Notice of Public Meeting

The Port of Brookings Harbor Board of Director’s will hold a Regular Meeting Wednesday December 21, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. For meeting agenda and packet please visit Port website: www.portofbrookingsharbor.com

This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider Published: December 16, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P353301

A Storage Lien sale will be held on Saturday January 7th, 2023 Hewitt’s Stor-All on 96650 DeMoss Rd. Brookings, OR. 97415

Viewing of unit at 11:30 AM, Sale at 12:00 Noon Unit #25 - Kerrie Cain/ Richard Mostranski Household & Misc. Items Published: December 16, 23, 30, 2022, and January 6, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P354524

DEL NORTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2022-012 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING NOISE CONTROL REGULATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES

At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, the Board of Supervisors voted to adopt an ordinance establishing noise regulations within residential zones. The ordinance establishes maximum decibel limits for indoor and outdoor noise, as well as makes several exceptions for things like school sporting events, certain agricultural activities, and emergency vehicles.

A full copy of the ordinance is available for review in the Board of Supervisors office at 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA during normal business hours.

Dated: December 12, 2022 Kylie Goughnour, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of Del Norte Published: December 16, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T354458

Probate No. 22PB10165 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON

For the County of Curry The Estate of Laurie Alice Berryman, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Elizabeth Gallagher has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the Estate must present them, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative c/o Yturri Rose LLP, 89 SW 3rd Avenue, PO Box “S”, Ontario, Oregon 97914. Claims not presented within the four months may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative.

Attorneys for Personal Representative: Annie Bell, OSB #206196 Yturri Rose LLP PO Box “S” 89 SW 3rd Avenue Ontario, OR 97914

Telephone: (541) 889-5368 Facsimile: (541) 889-2432 abell@yturrirose.com

DATED and first published: December 16, 2022 Published: December 16, 23, and 30, 2022

Curry Coastal Pilot P354403

CITY OF CRESCENT CITY CITY COUNCIL VACANCY

e City of Crescent City is currently accepting applications for appointment to the City Council to ll the remaining two years of the vacant term (through November 2024). is vacancy will be appointed by the City Council. Applicants must reside within the city limits, be 18 years of age or older, and a registered voter of the City.

Crescent City is a general law city and adheres to the Council-Manager form of government. e City Council is comprised of a ve-person board and serves as the governing body of the City.

Council Members are expected to make signi cant time commitments to both learning the job of Council Member as well as regular attendance at City Council meetings and the meetings of various committees, boards and commissions. Regular City Council meetings are held on the rst and third Monday of each month in the Board Chambers of the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, at 5:00 p.m., however, there are o en special meetings and workshops scheduled throughout the year. e City provides a exible bene t plan that includes medical, dental, and vision as well as a $610.92 monthly stipend for Council Members.

If you are interested in applying for the position of Council Member, please complete an application and supplemental questionnaire which can be picked up at City Hall, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, or obtained on our website at www.crescentcity.org. Please call City Clerk/ Administrative Analyst Robin Altman at City Hall at 707-464-7483, ext. 223 for more information.

All applications must be received by the City Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2023. Applications may be mailed, hand delivered, or placed in the Water Department’s drop box located outside City Hall at the address listed below.

Quali ed applicants will be interviewed at a special meeting of the City Council to be held on January 9, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Flynn Center located at 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA. e City Council may make an appointment at the special meeting or may direct sta to place the matter on a future agenda for action.

Robin Altman, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst

Crescent City, City Hall 377 J Street Crescent City, CA 95531 707-464-7483 www.crescentcity.org

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY

BRIAN C. MENTEN, an individual, Plaintiff, vs. LIA C. DEATHERAGE, an individual; WALTER HAZEN, an individual; WENDY HAZEN, an individual; and TRU FURNITURE LLC, a domestic limited liability company, Defendants.

Case No. 22CV21737

PUBLICATION SUMMONS

To: Lia C. Deatherage IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON you are hereby required to appear and answer

the Complaint filed against you in the above-entitled cause within 30 days from the date of the first publication of this Summons, and if you fail to so appear and answer, for want thereof the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief prayed for in the Complaint, to wit: An order or final judgment from the Court finding that the Property cannot be partitioned or sold without causing great prejudice to the Plaintiff; and an order or final judgment from the Court setting the value of the Property and allowing the Plaintiff to purchase Defendant Deatherage’s interest

and then discharging Defendant Deatherage from any further interest or claim in the Property, while allowing Plaintiff to continue honoring the obligations to Defendant Walter Hazen, Defendant Wendy Hazen, and Defendant Tru Furniture LLC.

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer” or “reply”. The “motion” or “answer” or “reply” must be given

to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein, along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or, if the Plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the Plaintiff. If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503-6843763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-452-7636. ARNOLD GALLAGHER P.C., Attorneys

at Law, 800 Willamette Street, Suite 800, Eugene, Oregon 97401, Telephone: 541-4840188, Gregory T. Lusby, OSB No. 933490, Of Attorneys for Plaintiff. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION IS: November 25, 2022. Published: November 25, December 2, 9, and 16, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P353328

Project# 2022.12: Building Repair - 121 Starfish Way NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Harbor Commissioners of the Crescent City Harbor District (“District”) is inviting qualified and expe-

rienced contractors to submit sealed bids for repairs to the building located at 121 Starfish Way, as indicated in the RFB available for download below.

DEADLINE FOR BIDS: December 28, 2022, at 4:00 PM THIS IS A NOTICE INVITING BIDS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT (PCC Section 22000 et seq.) https://www.ccharbor.com/request-for-bids Published: December 16 and 23, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T354268

Delay continues for ocean commercial Dungeness crab season

ther delayed or split into areas with different opening dates.

Targeted to open Dec. 1, Oregon’s ocean commercial Dungeness crab season can be delayed so consumers get a high-quality product and crabs are not wasted.

Oregon, California and Washington coordinate Dungeness crab quality testing and the commercial season opening dates.

California and Washington also are delaying their commercial seasons until at least Dec. 31.

Tri-state crab quality testing protocol is available online.

ODFW tests crabs out of Oregon’s six major crabbing ports in partnership with the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), and the commercial Dungeness crab industry.

Stan passed away on December 4th, peacefully with his family by his side.

Stan was born to Ole Otto Hodney and Viola Gay on July 7,1942 in Hillsboro, OR. He was the youngest of 3 boys; Elmer and Lawrence preceded him in death.

His brother Elmer moved to Gold Beach in 1954 and the family followed in 1955. He graduated in 1960 from Gold Beach Union High School.

After High School Stan worked in the mill and met his first wife, which led him to California her hometown for a short time.

Stan moved back to Gold Beach in 1964 and worked for the propane company, and then a logging supply company. The mill shut down and logging slowed so it was time for a career change. He landed a parttime summer job with Coos Forest Patrol in 1985 which eventually turned into 27 years.

Stan joined the Gold Beach Volunteer Fire

Department in 1969 where he found his love of fire.

He was chosen as fireman of the year in 1984 and moved up through the ranks and became Fire Chief. He retired after 21 years of service in 1990 to pursue his full-time career at Coos Forest Patrol.

Stan loved his job, the people he met, his coworker and the yearly classes he taught grade school kids about forest fire prevention and Smokey the Bear. He was honored to serve and protect his community. He worked until he was 70 and would have worked 10 more if his body would have let him.

Stan met his second wife at The Golden Egg, where she faithfully served him and his brother Elmer coffee every morning before work. They were married in June 1989 and happily married for over 30 years; his wife Deanna preceded him in death in 2019.

Once retired he enjoyed traveling with Deanna,

Nutcracker, A Modern Ballet

The Wild Rivers Conservatory of Dance presents their annual production of the Nutcracker ballet. Join Clara and the Nutcracker as they battle the Rat Queen and adventure through the Land of Snow and Sweets in this beloved holiday tradition. Evening shows are December 16 & 17, at 7:00 p.m., with matinees on December 17 & 18, at 2:00 p.m. All performances are at Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City. Tickets are Adults $20, Seniors/Students $15, children 12 and under $10, and are available through Eventbrite: Wild Rivers Dance Nutcracker 2022.

“A Seussified Christmas Carol”

Ellensburg Theater Company presents the “Seussified” rhyming version of “A Christmas Carol” by Peter Bloedel. The play is not actually written by Dr. Seuss, but you won’t want to miss this fast-paced take off on the classic Scrooge and company tale. This show runs December 2 - 18, with performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. December 3 will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance only, with no evening performance.

Admission is $15 adults, $8 for youth 16 and under.

All matinees offer special free child admission, when accompanied by a parent. All performances are held at the Rogue Playhouse, 94196 W Moore St, Gold Beach.

Performance Series Season Tickets now available Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) is now offering Season Tickets for their 2022-23 Performance Series.

When you purchase a Season Ticket you enjoy substantial savings over a regular concert ticket. This season includes artists presenting neosoul/R&B music and dance, contemporary folk, Celtic music, a Grammy®-winning artist sharing a legendary musician’s catalog, and an eclectic musical adventure with an electric cello! More details and tickets available at dnaca.eventbrite.com.

Tickets also available at Del Norte Office Supply.

"Something in the Air" Art Exhibit by John Barker DNACA’s Art in Public Places program presents a photography exhibit by local artist John Barker, entitled "Something in the Air." This exhibit features photography with every subject in the air, or aviation oriented. The

Tis the Season: Fraudsters ready to target holiday shoppers

As the holiday season swings into full gear, shoppers need to maintain their vigilance in guarding against fraud. While consumers navigate the tighter budgets this year due to higher inflation, fraudsters are likely doing the same, and will be extra desperate – and motivated – to take advantage of the seasonal rush.

Holiday fraud is a big business, and criminals stand to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in illicit gains during the shopping season.

Combined retail sales for November and December could top $960 billion, according to a forecast by the National Retail Federation (NRF), an industry trade group. Fraudsters will be tapping into this volume.

Just for card payments alone, fraud rates in recent years have hovered around 7 cents per $100 of volume worldwide, according to the Nilson Report. By that measure, for every $100 billion in card volume during the holidays, thieves will siphon off $70 million.

Consumer gullibility turbocharges the payday for fraudsters.

Nearly half (48%) of consumers globally are confident they can recognize a scam, according to a 2022 fraud

report by Visa Inc. Yet almost three in four (73%) typically respond to terms or phrases scammers commonly use in emails and text messages, such as “Win online gift card” and “Act now."

The vulnerability of the general population is still high: 63% incorrectly believe or are unsure that online retailers such as Amazon and eBay will request login information to provide customer support, according to a November report by AARP. And 53% incorrectly believe or are unsure that payment apps such as Cash App, Zelle, or Venmo have the same consumer protections as credit cards.

seeing his grandkids, tinkering in his garage and working with Gold Beach Main Street.

He is survived by his daughter's Donna Cornish of Florence OR, and Shelly Pierson of Gold Beach Or.

Son: Dustin Smith of Big Fork, MT along with nieces, nephews, grandkids, and great grandkids.

Stan touched a lot of people in his 67 years in Gold Beach and will truly be missed.

Celebration of Stan's life will be in the spring of 2023. A posting will be placed as the date and time becomes available.

Barbara Faye Hahn

October 19m 1946 - December 8, 2022

Barbara Faye Hahn of Howe, Oklahoma was born October 10, 1946, in Winslow, Arizona to Phillip Edward Robinson and Lillian Lorene (Holsomback) Bennett and passed away December 8, 2022, in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 76.

She is survived by: Two daughters: Paula Baugh and husband Mike of Howe, Oklahoma; Jeannie Johnston and Clifford Gauerke of Howe, Oklahoma.

Three sisters: Retha Devine and husband Frank of Talihina, Oklahoma; Peggy Lukas and husband Gary of Talihina, Oklahoma; Stacy Diane Lefler of Howe, Oklahoma.

Three brothers: Phillip Dwayne Robinson and wife Alice of Willamina, Oregon; Don Robinson and wife Judy of Roseburg, Oregon; David Robinson and wife Sandy of Gaston, Oregon.

Four grandchildren: Rhen Johnston and wife Jennifer of Yelm, Washington;

CURRY COUNTY ART NOTES

exhibit is on display through January 12, 2023, at the 2nd floor mezzanine of the CEC Airport, 1650 Dale Rupert Rd, Crescent City. The exhibit can be viewed during the airport terminal’s hours: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. weekdays, 610 a.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Sundays. For more information, contact DNACA at 707-464-1336 or office@ dnaca.net.

Brian Scott Gallery

The Brian Scott Gallery is presenting their yearly 'Winter Wonderland' show, featuring all 32 of their Gallery artists, displaying pastels, oils, watercolors, sculptures, jewelry, fabric art, and whimsical wood carvings. The Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. For the holiday season, the Gallery will be providing private showings to accommodate your schedules. Please call 541-412-8687 for further information

Fog and Fine Art Gallery

Located in Wright’s Custom Framing and Art Supply, 810 Chetco Ave. Brookings, the Gallery features 36 local artists in a variety of mediums and a classroom to inspire new and seasoned artists with workshops. Stop by and enjoy all that’s new in the Gallery, open from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. MondayFriday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more information on class offerings, painting demonstrations, and artists call 541-469-7900 or

visit them on Facebook @ WrightsCustomFraming.

Manley Art Center and Gallery Manley Art Center at 433 Oak Street in Brookings, presents their featured December exhibit on display through December 31st. The exhibit features art work made by our Children's Art Program (CAP) students. The Gallery is also displaying a variety of art created by Pelican Bay Arts Association members. Regular Gallery Hours are Tuesday - Saturday 11 - 4 p.m. For more information, call 541-4691807 or visit www.manleyartcenter.com.

“RENT” the musical Chetco Pelican Players proudly presents the musical “RENT”. Based loosely on Puccini's opera “La Boheme,” the show follows a year in the life of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive, and create, in New York's Lower East Side, during the rise of HIV/AIDS. Shows are December 2 - 18, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. All shows are held at the Chetco Playhouse, 1240 Chetco Ave., Brookings. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for students.

Additional information at www.chetcopelicanplayers. org/rent.

For community arts calendar listings, please visit www.dnaca.net. For

Nick Johnston of Howe, Oklahoma; Ryan Johnston of Howe, Oklahoma; Patrick Baugh of Howe, Oklahoma.

Four great-grandchildren: Calen Johnston, Luke Johnston, Charity Johnston, and Jasper Johnston.

Three honorary grandchildren: Trey White and wife Cara, Braden White and wife Dayna, and Luke White and wife Megan.

Two sisters-in-law: Teresa Locke and husband James of Brookings, Oregon; Shannon Hahn of Brookings, Oregon.

Numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mike Hahn, and one brother, Gary Ray Robinson. Barbara was a long-time resident of the area and before retirement, helped many families that suffered a disaster while working with F.E.M.A. In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling, playing softball, and riding her horse. Barbara also enjoyed fishing and spending

time with her husband and family.

The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma. To sign Mrs. Hahn’s online guestbook please visit www. dowdenrobertsfuneralhome. com.

Alexandra passed away on November 14, 2022. She resided in Brookings and was 49 years old. She was preceded in death by her father Ellis Dowden. She leaves behind her mother Kathleen Dowden and brother Donald Dowden, and many other family members who loved her dearly. She was employed at South Coast Lumber Co.

There are no services planned at this time.

inclusion

tion for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) at office@dnaca. net by Friday of each week.

Alexandra Michelle Dowden November 14, 2022

Adopt

Jedi Tavie

Jedi is a GREAT dog! He came from Stockton California. He was the dog they used to help integrate other dogs into playgroup, which means he is super social with other dogs! He appears to be housebroken and is going to make someone the perfect family companion!

The

only 6 percent of dogs are not recovered, a much larger percentage of cats (34) are never found. Therefore, pet owners should take certain steps to prevent lost pets and to help recover them quickly.

Train your dog Well-trained dogs who respond well to basic commands like “sit,” “stay” and “come” may be recovered more easily.

That’s because you can call for your dog — who may not have ventured too far — and have him or her return to you, according to Pasadena Humane. Also, people who come across your dog can offer simple commands to sit and stay, and then the dog can be safely leashed.

Act quickly Don’t waste hours or days waiting for a pet to return home. The sooner you begin searching the area, the better the odds of nding the pet. Start with the immediate area right outside your home and branch out from there.

Check nooks and crannies

Pets may become frightened of noises or escape homes to chase other animals. American Humane urges owners to look for places the pet may become trapped, such as in basements or garages. Other places to look include under vehicles. Pets may hide during the day, so return to areas at night. Bring along a toy or treat that may lure the pet out of hiding.

Check with shelters

Pets can be picked up and brought to animal welfare organizations or even law enforcement agencies. Pets that are wearing tags or are microchipped may have their owners noti ed. Animals without identi cation will sit unless the owner comes to recover the pet. Check shelters every two days.

Activate a lost pet alert

Pets can be registered with the microchipping service AKC Reunite. Pet owners can call 800-252-7894 to let the service know their pet is lost and to enable an operator to create a “Lost Pet Alert.”

Notify locals

Place ads in local newspapers and offer a reward. Also check found animal ads that may be close to your pet’s description.

Pets can go missing, but with fast action and advanced planning, they can be recovered.

Update identi cation

more forms of identi cation a pet has, the better the chances for recovery. While a collar with ID tags is essential, microchipping is an additional safeguard. Be sure to routinely update the microchip database with your current phone number and address.