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Wild Rivers Symphony: "Winter Canyon" concerts.

Brookings council considers pay raise for absent city manager

BY BREEANA LAUGHLIN The Pilot

Brookings City Manager Janell Howard was placed on paid administrative leave following her arrest over Fourth of July weekend. She remains on paid leave while she faces charges of theft after allegedly stealing from Fred Meyer.

The Brookings City Council has held several private executive sessions in the months following the city manager’s absence, but members of the public have had little say in the matter during the city’s public council sessions.

That is – until Monday – when a council meeting agenda item sparked an outcry from several audience members at the Nov. 14 meeting.

The agenda item in question was whether or not to consider City Manager Howard eligible for a cost of living pay raise that was adopted by the city after she was put on leave. If the council approved the agenda item, Howard could be paid for the pay raise retroactively – back to approximately the same time frame when the alleged theft occurred.

The city council adopted the

staff pay raise under the 2022-2023 management compensation plan at their Oct. 24 meeting. The plan included a 5 percent salary increase for police management and other management employees retroactive back to July 1, 2022.

According to a staff document, the Management Compensation Plan excludes the city manager position, "but the employment agreement with the city manager appears to tie the compensation to the Management Compensation Plan.”

Section 2 of Howard’s employment contract with Brookings

states that the city shall review her salary annually, make cost of living increases on the same basis as other city management employees and “make adjustments as the City Council deems appropriate based on employee performance.”

“If she is not working – she is not performing,” said public audience member Julie April during the Nov. 14 council meeting.

April argued that Howard should have been terminated immediately after the alleged theft occurred.

“The city is responsible to the citizens. Your jobs are to represent the citizens of Brookings,” she said.

Gold Beach community reimagining main street

BY BREEANA LAUGHLIN The Pilot

Gold beach community members are “reimagining” their main street to improve streets, sidewalks, lighting, utilities and more.

More than 130 people attended a community town hall meeting recently to discuss options for the “Gold Beach Reimagined” project. The large gathering of partners, funders and concerned citizens agreed on four main components to improve Gold Beach Main Street. These include incorporating underground utilities, slowing down traffic, promoting business access and adding amenities like lamp posts, flowers, plants and banners to make Gold Beach a more inviting town to visit and do business.

“This community's vision is to design an inviting and welcoming Main Street. Our community has shared and dreamed about this vision for years,” said Anna Marie Curtis, business outreach and community coordinator for the Gold Beach Main Street organization.

Gold Beach Main Street is now in the process of signing a contract with Murry Smith Engineers to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the project.

“'Gold Beach Main Street raised $105,000 for this feasibility study, and we are excited to move forward by applying the communities’ feedback and vision,” Curtis said.

The City of Gold Beach will also be working with the Oregon Department of Transportation to complete a transportation safety plan. This will include the priorities for underground utilities and a main street revitalization project.

Gold Beach Mayor Tami

Kaufman and associate city planner Anthony Pagano will be working with ODOT as they begin the transportation improvement plans.

“We plan to conduct multiple studies for the Gold Beach corridor to tie everything together and ensure we are 100 percent able to be approved for future grants,” said ODOT district manager Darrin Nevoll.

The Gold Beach Main Street organization and city staff are look-

ing forward to the projects coming together.

“Gold Beach Main Street and the City of Gold Beach united on having a safe, walkable, and livable town that encourages travelers to stop, shop, and discover Gold Beach's 'World Class' natural resources,” Curtis said. “These are exciting times for our tiny town."

For more information about Gold Beach Main Street, go to www. goldbeachmainstreet.org.

Bazaar kicks off holiday season in Brookings

BY BREEANA LAUGHLIN The Pilot

The Azalea Middle School gym and Brookings-Harbor High School cafeteria were decked out with holiday arts and crafts last weekend. One of the South Coast’s longest-running holiday events was back in full force.

The Brookings-Harbor Community Bazaar, which has been held for more than 50 years, showcased the work of more than 100 local artisans. Visitors perused the many vendor booths which adorned holiday ornaments and décor, jewelry, clothing, baked goods and more.

“There was such a variety of items that it was wonderful for the public coming through,” said Sally Irish, one of the holiday bazaar organizers.

Steady crowds flowed through the halls on Nov. 12. Visitors stopped to shop at the many booths throughout the day. Initial feedback from vendors indicated local artisans were happy with the event.

“From personal feedback, they had good sales, lots of laughter and lots of fun,” Irish said.

The bazaar has been a Brookings community tradition for so long, that many locals feel the event marks the beginning their Christmas season.

Local merchants plan special sales for the holidays on that day, and other bazaars are also open, offering shoppers a full day of fun and bargaining.

The holiday bazaar also supports a good cause.

In November of 1969, the Brookings Home Extension Nite unit put on their first Community Bazaar at the Catholic School facility in Brookings. The idea was to get the various bazaars held during the holiday season under one roof. It was also a way to promote Oregon State University Extension and its many activities.

A couple years ago, the original

group passed the event along to the local chapter of P.E.O. – Philanthropic Educational Organization. This group continues to ‘pay forward’ funds raised from the bazaar.

“Whatever is gifted is passed along and we are really proud of that,” Irish said.

Members of the P.E.O. group said they were happy to take over the bazaar event to continue to

raise

local chapter of P.E.O. has provided more than $65,000 in scholarship to local girls and women.

“A lot of women who we have helped in the past live in our community and work as teachers and nurses. That’s what we love is to see – for it to go full circle,” said Irish.

According to a City of Brooking Council Agenda Report, while Howard is on paid leave, she is receiving wages of $146,318 annually. The city is also contributing $3,000 annually to a deferred compensation account, as well as $4,000 auto allowance and $960 cell phone allowance that is included in her paycheck.

If the council voted to include the Cost of Living allowance on top her current pay – Howard’s pay would increase by $7,316 per year – even while she isn’t actively working for

Public urged to take precautions against flu, RSV

The Oregon Health Authority is urging Oregonians to take precautions against influenza and RSV.

Respiratory viruses are expected to circulate this season at higher levels than Oregon has experienced over the last two years as people gather indoors for the holidays, OHA Deputy Health Officer and Deputy Epidemiologist Tom Jeanne said. But it’s unknown whether two of those viruses – RSV and influenza – will be more severe than pre-pandemic seasons, “Nationally, we are seeing some alarming trends of early – and, in some cases, very high – circulation of both viruses,” Jeanne said. “Given this concerning picture, we need to work together to protect hospital capacity so that all of us have access to critical care when we need it.

Jeanne explained that the COVID-19 pandemic has “placed incredible strain” on our health care system, with RSV further straining systems. Influenza will only add to this burden.

COVID-19 Update COVID-19 transmission is expected to increase as people gather indoors and immunity from vaccination and previous infections wanes. The seven-day moving average of new confirmed and presumptive cases has hovered between 350 and 400 cases, according to Jeanne. the Oregon Health & Science University forecast predicts that COVID-19 hospitalizations –now at 229 as of Wednesday, Nov. 9 – will increase slightly and peak at about 280 by early December.

Oregon also is seeing slow increases in the proportion of new Omicron subvariants with mutations of concerns, such as BQ.1 and BQ.1.1. These new subvariants account for less than 10% of variants circulating in Oregon; BA.5 still accounts for about 80%.

“We don’t expect that this winter’s COVID-19 wave will be as severe as last year's Omicron wave,” Jeanne said. “We anticipate far fewer peak hospitalizations than we saw during the Omicron and Delta surges, thanks to high levels of population immunity. But there are other respiratory viruses we’re concerned about.”

One of them, RSV – the most common cause of severe lower respiratory infection among infants

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Gold Beach Main Street recently hosted a community town hall meeting with over 130 people in attendance. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the 'Gold Beach Reimagined' project. This gathering intended to inform residents of different options for the Gold Beach mile-long Main Street stretch.

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A "Wow Mom" fudge vendor from Coos Bay attracted many visitors to her booth during the Brookings-Harbor

Community Bazaar. Shoppers perused the many vendor booths which adorned holiday ornaments and décor, jewelry, clothing, baked goods and much more.

Rough

the city.

The Brookings Council Chambers filled with members of the public who voiced opposition to the agenda item.

“It is not time sensitive and the decision should not be made at this time,” recent council candidate Teresa Lawson said.

Instead, the city should focus on getting a new temporary city manager because the limit for city manager pro-tem Gary Milliman is fast approaching, Lawson argued. She said the city also needs to work to resolve the current situation with Howard.

Lawson said the city manager position has been under consideration for over four months. During this time, the

city is basically paying for two city managers, she said.

“This is a long time for an unresolved employment situation – and a costly one,” Lawson said.

Lawson also pointed out that each executive session held over the past four months points to rising attorney costs.

“The fact that counsel has met almost weekly with city attorneys indicates legal fees are adding up quickly,” she said.

During the council session, other audience members questioned why Howard was hired in the first place when she has a history of lawsuits that stem from her previous employment with City of Coos Bay – and why she wasn’t fired from her city manager position immediately following the alleged theft.

“I’ve only lived here two

years, and I have had three thorough background checks. So when Janell Howard came on board did you do a background check?” Thena Larteri-Lyons asked.

Larteri-Lyons described the situation with Howard as a “no-brainer.”

“If she did the deed she needs to be fired. That’s the way it is. If I sign

something that says you can be terminated if you steal or if you lie or if you give information about the business you are in for competitive reasons – I take those things seriously and I was hoping that you guys would take those things seriously also,” Larteri-Lyons said.

“People want to come here and people have skills. Why are we perpetuating this situation when there are people out there that can do the job? I don’t understand it,” she said.

“I moved here because I thought everyone was on the up and up, but that’s not what I’m seeing. When you say something mean it … I’m asking you to do the right thing and let’s move this on.”

At the conclusion of the public comment session, Brookings city councilors voted 5-0 to take no action on the cost of living pay increase for Howard.

and young children – will see increasing activity over the coming weeks, as has been the case in other parts of the country. The virus has caused pediatric hospitalizations to more than triple between Oct. 29 and Nov. 5.

The Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems President and CEO Becky Hultberg said Oregon is seeing an increase in respiratory illnesses among children.

"These increases come at a time when the number of available hospital beds remains limited," she said.

Hultberg said meeting the needs of all patients is the number one priority of Oregon’s community hospitals and clinics despite the current and anticipated spike in hospitalizations.

"Our hospitals stand ready to care for everyone in need, and we plan for an increase in respiratory illness each year as we approach the fall and winter seasons," she said. "While there is no vaccine for RSV, we recommend that parents ensure that children are current on recommended vaccines.”

RSV

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of severe lower respiratory infection among infants and young children.

Symptoms of illness include fever, runny nose, cough and wheezing. When children are first infected with RSV, 25-40% of them will have symptoms of bronchiolitis or pneumonia and up to 2% of children will require hospitalization.

In addition to infants who are premature, low birth weight, or with congenital or chronic cardiopulmonary disease, most susceptible are infants from 2 to 4 months when maternal antibodies drop off. By the second year of life, about 90% of children will have been exposed to RSV.

No vaccine or effective therapy is available for RSV. Infants and children at risk for severe RSV infection can receive immune prophylaxis with monthly doses of a humanized murine anti-RSV monoclonal antibody during the RSV season.

Health officials also are closely monitoring influenza activity throughout Oregon. Although influenza activity remains relatively low in Oregon, it is increasing slowly. Statewide test positivity was 2% last week; 5% positivity is considered a threshold for significant influenza circulation.

“We expect to surpass [5% positivity] within two weeks,” Jeanne said. “Influenza will add to pressure that will be placed on hospitals and health systems already dealing with the increases in other respiratory viruses, including RSV.”

But according to Jeanne, Oregon has reliable tools for combating COVID-19, RSV and flu.

“First, everyone should get a flu shot and make sure they are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations,” Jeanne said. “That means a bivalent COVID-19 booster for those who haven't received one yet, or if you are still unvaccinated, the two-shot primary COVID-19 vaccine doses – followed later by the booster.” Plus, getting the booster and flu shot as soon as possible means they will have protection for Thanksgiving and winter gatherings.

And even though an RSV vaccine is not yet available, people can protect themselves through respiratory hygiene, such as covering coughs and sneezes, cleaning high-touch surfaces, practicing good hand hygiene and masking indoors.

“Masking, particularly in indoor settings, is a powerful tool for reducing the spread of all respiratory viruses,” Jeanne said. “When respiratory virus activity is high, everyone should consider masking indoors when they are with people from outside their household. And those at increased risk of severe illness should consider masking indoors even when virus activity is lower.”

What you can do Health officials encourage the public to take preventive steps during the flu season, including covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands frequently and practice good hygiene. The OHA held the medical briefing with reporters Nov. 10.

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The morning

a rocky start for a driver whose vehicle powered through a fence, over several large boulders and came to a stop just before the Chetco River's edge at The Port of Brookings Harbor on Monday, Nov. 14. The Brookings Police Department advised county law enforcement of a vehicle that ran through the barrier toward the river at 8:43 a.m., according to the Curry County Sheriff’s Office. The single occupant was conscious and had exited the vehicle prior to Curry County law enforcement arriving on scene. Medical issues may have contributed to the crash.

“If she did the deed she needs to be fired. That’s the way it is. If I sign something that says you can be terminated if you steal or if you lie or if you give information about the business you are in for competitive reasons – I take those things seriously and I was hoping that you guys would take those things seriously also.”

Thena Larteri-Lyons Brookings resident

Submissions for events can be sent by email to: pilotofficemgr@countrymedia.net

Daily:

Chetco Activity Center

550 Chetco Lane Daily Meal: 11:15 am –12:30 pm

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 October Art Exhibit

433 Oak Street, Brookings

The exhibit, on display from November 7th through December 3rd, features the synergistic and serene work of Pete Chasar. The rest of the exhibit will be filled out

with a variety of art created by the Manley Art Center members.

Proceeds from the sale of artwork are shared between the artists and the Manley Art Center. The Manley uses its portion to further its mission to promote, through education, the appreciation, distribution, and enjoyment of fine arts and crafts.

The Soroptimist Live

Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women

You are eligible to apply if you are a woman with primary financial responsibility for yourself and your dependents, are attending an undergraduate degree program or a vocational skills training program, and have financial need.

The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women program for women has been helping women around the world since 1972. This program provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional education and skills training.

SMART Reading seeking volunteers in Coos and Curry counties

Reading is a critical skill for kids, helping them start, and stay, on a path to success in school and beyond. With data from the Oregon Department of Education showing the devastating impact the pandemic had on student learning, children’s literacy nonprofit SMART Reading is calling for volunteers to read with kids and enable the organization to ramp up service to students along the Southern Oregon coast.

Statewide assessment data released earlier this fall revealed that all students, across all groups, lost ground in reading and math achievement between 2019 and 2022 and the state as a whole saw passing rates on reading exams fall almost 10% points.

This is a concern not only for educators and parents, but for the entire community. “We all have a role to play in helping kids become strong, confident readers,” says Della Harp, Area Director for SMART’s Southwest region. “Given what children have faced with the pandemic, the personalized reading support

and access to books that SMART provides is more important than ever.”

This school year, SMART has reinstated in-person programming alongside some virtual reading options, allowing schools to select the models that best fit their students’ needs. In Coos and Curry counties, SMART is poised to serve more than 600 local students with two research-backed ingredients for literacy success.

Now the organization is in need of volunteers for two important roles: Readers are paired with the same child or classroom for hour-long weekly reading sessions, sharing the joy of reading, building confidence, and helping set students up for a lifetime of success.

Site Coordinators dedicate two to eight hours each week to acting as SMART’s onthe-ground leads at each site, overseeing and implementing the weekly reading sessions.

To volunteer, contact the South Coast SMART office at 541-266-7476, or visit www. SMARTReading.org.

Calendar of Events

Apply at bit.ly/LYDA-apply. Application Deadline is November 15, 2022.

Friday, November 18

Chetco Activity Center

T’ai Chi: 9:00 am and 10:30 am

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

Saturday, November 19

We Are All One: Family Fun Cultural Event

Brookings Harbor High School: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Presented by Curry Homeless Coalition. Entertainment, food, community partners, traditional Mexican folk dancing.

Monday, November 21 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, November 22

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, November 23

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, November 24

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 net-

work with. We go places and love to have fun! Stay for the lunch!

Friday, November 25

Chetco Activity Center

T’ai Chi: 9:00 am and 10:30 am

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

Sunday, November 27

"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, and Holden Evening Prayer music begins at 5:00 pm.

Monday, November 28 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, November 29

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, November 30 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 1

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

on November 11, 2022 at the age of 69. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Redwood Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.

Brookings-Harbor Christian Church 777 Fifth Street, Brookings Sunday Service...........10 a.m.

Communion Small Group Ministries Celebrate Recovery...6 p.m. Friday 541-469-2531

Lance Knauss

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 Lutheran Church

1200 Easy St., PO Box 1199 Brookings Sunday Bible School All Ages...9am (Sept.-May) Sunday Worship Service...10am Nursery Available Pastor Matt Steendahl

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

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

Fort Dick Bible Church

William R. Ross

Brookings resident William R. Ross passed away

Paid Leave Oregon launches new statewide campaign

Paid Leave Oregon has launched a statewide campaign aimed at notifying Oregon employers about their role and responsibilities in the new program, which begins in just six weeks, on Jan. 1.

To make sure employers are ready to participate in the program, the statewide campaign includes social and digital advertising featuring Oregon employers. High-resolution photos for media from the campaign are available at this link.

Paid Leave Oregon also has a new online employer toolkit, a one-stop place for employers to find all the resources they need to prepare. The toolkit includes the required notice poster, an employer guidebook, a new video, and sample social posts that employers and partners can use to share information with their employees and networks, and much more.

Resources for employers are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, simplified Chinese, and traditional Chinese.

“Paid Leave Oregon is here to support employers so they can help their employees prepare for this new program,” Paid Leave Oregon Director Karen Madden Humel-baugh said. “We are excited to share all of these new resources with employers, who we know are still learning about the program and how it will help Oregonians.”

Paid Leave Oregon allows employees to take paid time off for some of life’s most important moments. It covers leave for the birth or adoption of a child, for serious illness or injury, for taking care of a seriously ill family member, and for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or harassment.

The new campaign targets employers, because all employers, regardless of size, will collect contributions from employees starting Jan. 1.

Both employers and employees fund Paid Leave Oregon with a total contribution rate of 1 percent of gross payroll. Employees will pay 60 percent, and large employers will pay 40 percent, of the 1 percent contribution

rate. For example, if an employee makes $5,000, the employee will pay $30, and the employer will pay $20.

However, only employers with 25 or more employees also will contribute to the pro-gram. Small employers with fewer than 25 employees are not required to make contributions, but they can choose to participate in coverage as a benefit to their employees.

“Paid Leave Oregon will make it easy for business owners like us to support employees, and that helps keep trained folks on our team,” said Kathryn Weeks of Peoria Gardens in Linn County.

Peoria Gardens is one of the local Oregon employers featured in the Paid Leave campaign.

"Without this program we could not afford such comprehensive coverage, and we know that our workers are also contributing,” Weeks said.

“The state will confirm a worker qualifies, and of course pay for the leave itself out of the fund. This is a real service, both for us and for our employees."

Emblem Club gives away Christmas quilts

Paid Leave Oregon will administer the program, including paying employees while they are on leave and

Contributed photo

On November 7, Joyce Goodman with the Emblem Club delivered 12 Christmas quilts to the Good Samaritan Rehabilitation Center of Brookings. The center will use the quilts for its residents. In addition, Goodman hosted a crafting class. The crafting classes will continue every other week. Some of the things being taught include making Christmas stockings and fabric ornaments.

It’s never too late to save a river

By REBECCA LAWTON

An old river-running motto says, “Old boaters never die, they just get a little dinghy.” And some never lose their passion for keeping rivers wild.

Consider California’s Stanislaus River. In the 1970s, people of all ages and abilities reveled in run ning its 13 miles of rapids bearing scary names like Widowmaker and Devil’s Staircase. Not far from Sacramento and San Francisco, the limestone canyon offered renewal and adventure to people nearly year-round.

But back in 1944, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation authorized 625-foot-high New Melones Dam for the Stan, though filling it would drown the beloved canyon. Dam construction began in 1966, and spirited opposition grew, giving rise to the grassroots organization Friends of the River. Advocates argued that a smaller, existing dam could meet flood control and energy production needs, without drowning the wild stretch of river.

Despite actions ranging from citizen’s initiatives to lawsuits and even a favorable Supreme Court ruling, New Melones Dam was built.

As water in the reservoir rose in 1979, Friends of the River co-founder Mark Dubois chained himself to bedrock below the high-water line to force dam oper ators to stop filling. Fifteen-yearold Sue Knaup also went to work, “rescuing wildlife day and night for two months from flooded trees and islands.” But she could not save them all, and Dubois could not hold back the reservoir.

The river canyon and priceless prehistoric and historic cultural sites were inundated.

Now, with New Melones logging its fourth decade of broken prom ises in water delivery, flood control and energy production, hundreds of river advocates from the old campaign hope to reclaim the Stan. In their teens and twenties back then, and today in their sixties and seventies, they believe the timing has never been better.

“It’s now a matter of ‘well, of course,’” says Dubois, vice-presi dent of the new nonprofit Restoring the Stanislaus River. “National momentum is growing for dam re moval and expanding economically and ecologically wise floodplains.”

Knaup, president and chief insti gator of the new group, has moved her activism into filmmaking. “When Mark wanted the Stanislaus

story to be told as it should be—in pictures—I offered to create a mov ie about the 1970s fight.”

Beginning work on the film re awakened their long-held dream of reclaiming the river, so now, mem bers are proposing a full-watershed approach: revegetating reaches of the upper river, removing sections of New Melones to maintain lower reservoir levels and working with downstream farmers to protect floodplains.

Promoting the deconstruction of large dams attracts plenty of media attention.

Think of the Klamath River in California and Oregon, and the Snake and Columbia rivers in Washington. Taking down smaller dams receives less fanfare, though some 1,100 small dams have come down in the past 20 years in the United States alone.

As California becomes ever drier, many people agree that the New Melones Dam should go. Only 26 percent full today, the reservoir has been near capacity only five times since first filling. Power-produc tion capabilities, based on 40 years of in-flow data, have never been achieved. Even Interior Department engineers admit they underestimat ed the river’s drought and demand cycles “by a significant amount.”

Roy Tennant, a former Stanislaus River guide and now secretary for Restoring the Stanislaus River, ac knowledges that successful full-wa tershed restoration will “take a ton of work and money … but we have to begin while we’re alive and have the passion to do it.”

Kevin Wolf, former river-guide organizer for the 1970s campaign and current treasurer of Restoring the Stanislaus River, says bil lion-dollar ballot measures might be what it takes to change the state’s water infrastructure, but “big ideas like taking dams down start with small groups of wild-eyed activists moving ideas forward.”

Dubois, whose civil action in the 1970s inspired many river protec tion efforts, adds that it’s time “to repair the good intentions of the outmoded dam-building era.”

As for Knaup, she says “healing has already begun as both the film and the push to restore the Stanis laus River have come alive.” And the river? “I have total faith that it will know what to do.”

Becca Lawton is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writerson therange.org, an independent non profit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West.

Good job Oregonians

letters to the editor

You just voted for more crime, more drugs, more drug deaths, more homelessness and more horrible education for our children, well done.

I hope you’re proud.

Thank you

Dee Tyson Harbor

On behalf of the League of Women Voters of Curry County, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who partici pated in the Candidate Forums held last month in Port Orford, Gold Beach, and Brookings. We’re grateful to the candidates who participated; the public library staff in all three cities who provided the venues; the league volunteers whose efforts made the forums possible; and the community members whose attendance made the events worthwhile. Thanks, too, to Carl King for videotaping the forums and to Denise King for getting them on the airwaves.

All three forums were well-attended, civil, and live ly. Candidate forums present a unique opportunity for voter education, which is key to the League’s mission. Again, thank you to all the candidates, the librarians, the volunteers, and the community for participating in this important exercise in civil engagement.

Alyce Prudden President, League of Women Voters of Curry County

A different opinion regarding CCEC and BBI

Brent Bischoff, CEO of both Coos Curry Electric Cooperative (CCEC) and Beacon Broadband Inc. ((BBI), has expressed his opinions regarding the conduct of board members and of democratic member control in the last two issues of the Ruralite. Here are my opinions in less than 300 words.

After 2-1/2 years of study, planning, bench-marking, and analysis, the CCEC board majority implemented a flawed business plan indebting the entire membership to at least $62 million MORE dollars of long term debt (for a total of $100 million). A business plan they implemented without revealing a single specific detail that would be key to verifying that an effective analysis was actually done. A business plan implemented with out a vote of the general membership.

End the nightmare

Imagine a neighborhood "KnickKnack" store has been in business for more than 40 years. New management replaces the old guard and the "Knick-Knack" carries on supporting the same local members, so they assume. What goes unno ticed is that "Knick-Knack" doesn't follow the prescribed existing Strategic Plan (2019-2022) in its implementation of new products for children and young adults. The new novelties are discussed, but the abhorrent rejection from the public is ignored. "FREE speech, too harmful to REMOVE them, there are people that NEED them, we fear the LAWSUIT."

A young adult, not old enough to drive, wonders into the "KnickKnack" with younger sibling in tow, their inquiries leads the manager to offer a new club, exclusive, fun, and just happens to be a bit cult-ish, but that can be explained in a book. The harmful novelties provided will: confuse the young brain over time, is inconsistent with their Christian family values, does not follow

proven science, degrades girls and loss of self worth, which ALSO can be explained with the proper book. The membership takes on the likes of youth indoctrination.

Whatever poisons the "KnickKnack" repurposes as good, the public is in disdain. So purposeful is their inclusion of IGNORING science that the confusion, affir mation, and peer pressure created is thrust upon our beloved which then transforms them to become the victim of mutilation or chem ical castration. The book said it is normal transition.

If anyone wants to make this more local, just replace "KnickKnack" with "Chetco Library". Currently the library is seeking grants that will promote more of the LGBT agenda. End this nightmare and yet the blind mice of directors see it differently.

Things that cause sin will inev itably occur, but woe to the one through whom they occur.

Kellie Evans Harbor

It has been revealed, through the efforts of members particularly interested in fiscal responsibility, and after significant duress, that a revised business plan now indicates that BBI is forecasting obtaining roughly five thousand subscribers, paying eighty dollars per month, to pay off their $62 million dollar loan. This is over 1/3 of the CCEC membership paying a premium monthly subscription compared to Spectrum/Charter, Ziply, and Starlink (and not mentioning others). I do not envision this as a successful business model.

The board majority does not allow dialogue/debate between itself and the membership. It has implemented a bastardized version of parliamentary procedure that can be changed at any meeting by a vote of four to three. This is not my idea of a democratic process.

It is known that the Oregon State Attorney General has been asked to open an investigation into allegations of misfeasance (not malfeasance): that the board ma jority has been acting in a culpably negligent manner, deliberately engaging in conduct inconsistent with their obligations of office.

A pink trickle

As I write this Sunday morning, the infamous "Red Wave" seems to have petered out to barely a pinkish trickle. Good news for this country and the majority of its people who value truth, democracy, women's rights, human rights and who value their voting rights without fear of militia extremists patrolling polling places trying to intimidate voters.

Unlike most of my fellow non GQP members however, I'm not as giddy and positive that sanity and cooperation will return soon.

The voting was too close, the Democrats hold on the Senate is razor thin, the House still looks like the Republicans will be the majority, and two bizarre election deniers and conspiracy theorists, Kari Lake for the governorship of Arizona and Herschell Walker for a Georgia Senate seat, still have chances of winning.

Unbelievable what the GQP puts forth as candidates these fractious days.

Lets all just hope one of the main problems of the hate and divisiveness in our country, Trump, will finally fade away after most all of his lying conspiracy theorists he backed lost. I don't know if his inflated ego will take the embarrassment.

Rick McNamer Smith River

A bad idea

Regarding the report about Brookings attempting to have our Coos-Curry Electric Co-op pay a franchise fee, this issue arose a few years ago and Co-Op man agement and directors wisely decided against paying a franchise fee at that point, and the "barter" agreement with Brookings basically was continued.

Obviously with our co-op being user owned any such franchise fee would need to be passed on to users, nearly every household in the city. The proposed fee amounts to a tax increase for us citizens without our being able to vote regarding it. Such a fee would espe cially impact less well off financially users to a greater extent.

It also would result in stores, health providers and nearly every business needing to increase their prices charged to each customer A franchise fee of this sort is a regressive tax. Hopefully it will not materialize and so will not be a source for more inflation and even hardship.

Jim Hansen Brookings

Let's get some band uniforms

Good Day: I just read the interest article about the fundraiser for the marching band uniforms that are now 26 yours old. First, thank you to all the past students who took great care of the uniforms. The article said that we have had to make them last 26 years without a refresh.

The fundraiser goal is $25K. Food for thought, isn't that about the same amount of money we raise for the fireworks every year that burns up in 30 minutes. Wouldn't that money last a lot longer if it went to buy the bands uniforms and show the pride of our students, schools and town.

We are all good at contributing for one cause after another. Let's focus on this much needed and worthy cause.

Rosa Cimino Bookings

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LIEN SALE NOTICE Auction:

In order to satisfy a lien for non-payment & other charges

Elk Creek Storage will hold a public sale to dispose of all contents in the following units, including personal belongings and household furnishings. Units:

F31 10x10 Dawn Jennings, F22 5x10 Angela Webster, B24 5x10 Crystal Aldrich SALE will be December 3rd @ 10:30 AM Elk Creek Storage 1565 South Railroad Crescent City, Ca. 95531 Published: November 19 and 25, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T353050

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Crescent City Bicycles 1076 Hwy 101 S 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: 11/1/2022

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/ Sean Phelan This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/24/2022 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20220131 Published: November 11, 18, 25, and December 2, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T352526

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

Probate Department

In the Matter of the Estate of: Irene Rose Harder, Dece dent. No. 22PB06590

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Represen tative of the above-captioned estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Per sonal Representative, in care of the attorney for the Personal Representative at: 4742 Lib erty Road S., #550, Salem, OR 97302-5037, 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 informa tion from the records of the Court, the personal represen tative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative.

Dated and first published on November 11, 2022.

Alexander M. Bluestone, OSB No. 183071

Alex Bluestone Law, LLC Attorney for Personal Repre sentative 4742 Liberty Road S., #550 Salem, OR 97302-5037 503.383.1304

alex@salemprobate.com Published: November 11, 18, and 25, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P352480

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Crescent City Storage Solu tions 1065 McNamara Road Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 11/14/2022

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

Signed:/s/ Gabriel M Hall, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/14/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20220135

Published: November 18, 25, December 2, and 9, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T353142

Elk Valley Rancheria, Cali fornia

Long Range Transportation Plan

Public Meeting

Location:

Elk Valley Rancheria 2332 Howland Hill Road Crescent City, CA 95531

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 30th at 2:00 PM PST

Purpose of Meeting

In an effort to update and modernize its Tribal Transpor tation Program, the Elk Valley Rancheria, California (EVR) is developing a long-range trans portation plan (LRTP). The LRTP will allow for the invento ry and analysis of transporta tion infrastructure within the re gional transportation network and geographic service area. The LRTP identifies goals and develops strategies to address current and future land use, economic development, traffic demand, and public health, safety, and social needs (25 CFR Part 170.400 and 410). Tribal communities and resi dents are the beneficiaries of tribal transportation improve ments. EVR invites members of the tribal community and various interested stakehold ers to attend a public meeting to ask questions and share in formation. The meeting will be held at the Elk Valley Ranche ria Tribal Office, located at 2332 Howland Hill Road, Cres cent City, California 95531 on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, starting at 2:00 PM. Refreshments will be provided. This meeting will be hosted by the Elk Valley Rancheria Transportation Department and Cross Timbers Consult ing, LLC.

Contact Information

For further questions and to RSVP, please contact: Rick Warner Public Works Director rwarner@elk-valley.com (707) 465-2680 Published: November 18 and 25, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T352842

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Pacific Crest Builder 430 Mud Hen Village Road Crescent City, CA 95531

This filing is a refile of previous file #2017-0039 after 40 days of expiration.

This Business is conducted by: an individual

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/1/2017

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

Signed:/s/ Gordon Koehler This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/21/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20220130

Published: November 18, 25, December 2, and 9, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T353002

Harbor Water PUD’s meet ing on Thursday December 8, 2022, at 6:30 PM, located at 98069 W Benham Lane, Brookings OR 97415, will con tain agenda item: System De velopment Rates. All public is invited to attend.

Published November 18, 25, and December 2, 2022

Curry Coastal Pilot P353122

and Transpor Valley is trans The invento transporta re network area. and address use, traffic health, (25 resi of improve members and stakehold meeting in be Ranche at Cres on 30, provided. hosted Rancheria Department Consult to and is/are Road previous days by: to the or information and de material section be misdemean to dollars with Norte Deputy 25, meet December located Lane, con De is 25,

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE KLAMATH COM MUNITY SERVICES

DIS TRICT’S Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing at a regular meeting to be held on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter can be heard, in the Klamath Se nior Center, 219 Salmon Ave., Klamath, California, for the fol lowing:

Consideration of the Board of Director’s approval of a Reso lution to complete proceedings for the annexation of the Del Ponte Water System, which system is already located with in the Klamath CSD’s desig nated Sphere of Influence. The annexation will formally add 6 already existing connections to the district. The Properties served within the Del Ponte Annexation Territory are pres ently being supplied by water by the Klamath CSD. Board of Directors will also consider adopting a Class 1 “Existing Facilities” Categorical Exemp tion pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act for the project an nexing the Del Ponte Annex ation Territory into the Klamath CSD.

A copy of the annexation ap plication is available for public review at the administrative offices of the Klamath CSD located at 111 Klamath Mill Road, Klamath, CA. Ques tions or comments may be made in writing and directed to the Klamath CSD. POB 430, Klamath, CA 95548 or to klam athcsd@gmail.com. Com ments 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 testimo ny, the Board of Directors shall take whatever action is deter mined necessary and appro priate. Any public hearing may be continued to a later date.

In accordance with Govern ment 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 cor respondence delivered to the Board of Directors at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Dated: November 2, 2022

Margaret Caldwell

President, KCSD

Published: November 18, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T352962

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Eileen Mitchell, Deceased Case Number: CVPB-2022-7068

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may other wise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Eileen Mitchell

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Thomas O. Mitchell, in the Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of: Del Norte. The petition for probate re quests that: Thomas O. Mitch ell be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the dece dent’s will and codicils, if any, to be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are avail able for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra tion of Estates Act. (This Au thority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, howev er, 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 ad ministration 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 13, 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 con tingent creditor of the dece dent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court with in the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a gener al personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mail ing 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 attor ney knowledgeable in Califor nia law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a per son 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 peti tion or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Thomas O. Mitchell

4700 Lake Earl Drive

Crescent City, CA 95531 (719) 337-3114

Publish: November 18, 25, and December 2, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T352998

LIEN SALE HIOUCHI SELF STORAGE

2097 US Highway 199 Crescent City, CA

A Lien sale will be held on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 2 pm, for the following unit: Unit #13 - 10 x 35, Rob Cam eron, Household Items

Published: November 18 and 25, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T353111

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Crescent City Storage Solutions 176 Elk Drive Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 11/14/2022

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

Signed:/s/ Gabriel M Hall, Managing Member

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/14/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20220138

Published: November 18, 25, December 2, and 9, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T353140

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Elk Creek Storage 1565 South Railroad Ave Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 11/14/2022

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

Signed:/s/ Gabriel M Hall, Managing Member

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/14/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20220136

Published: November 18, 25, December 2, and 9, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T353138

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEET ING

The Curry County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m. In addition to rou tine business, agenda topics include a 2022-23 budget up

date, evaluating grant appli cations containing insufficient administrative allowance, and updating the Memorandum of Understanding with the South Coast Watershed Council.

The meeting will be held at the Curry Watersheds Part nership 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 accom modations 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: November 18, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P353135

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

Pamela Lee Gillespie

Case Number: CVPB-2022-7069

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may other wise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Pamela Lee Gillespie

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

The petition for probate re quests that: Gary Nelson Gillespie be appointed as personal representative to ad minister the estate of the dece dent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra tion of Estates Act. (This Au thority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, howev er, 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 ad ministration 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:

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE PACIFIC COAST STORAGE LLC 16003 HWY 101 SOUTH, BROOKINGS, OR 97415 541-469-2188

On Saturday, 11/19/2022 at 10:00 am the contents of units owned by Levi M. Brooks (A-60) will be sold to foreclose liens for non-pay ment of rent and any expens es of this sale in accordance with ORS 87.685. Sealed bids may be submitted until 11:30 am on 11/19/2022.

Pacific Coast Storage LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Published: Nov 4, 11, and 18, 2022.

Curry Coastal Pilot P351789

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of Florence Patricia Larton, Deceased.

Case Number 22PB10214

LIMITED JUDGMENT AD MITTING WILL TO PRO BATE AND APPOINTING PERSONAL REPRESENTA

TIVE WITH FULL POWERS

The Court accepts the petition of James Christo pher Bolli for the probate of the will of the above-named decedent. There is no just reason for delay in entering judgment.

IT IS THEREFORE OR DERED AND ADJUDGED that: (a) The will dated October 28, 2014, is hereby admitted to probate; (b) James Christopher Bolli is appointed as personal rep resentative of the estate with full powers; and (c) The personal represen tative is not required to file a bond, and letters testamenta ry will be issued forthwith to the personal representative in the manner provided by law.

Dated: November 14, 2022 /s/ Cynthia L. Beaman, Cir cuit Court Judge Published: November 18, 25, and December 2, 2022

Curry Coastal Pilot P353128

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

In the Matter of the Estate of: Earl Allen Koch, Deceased. Case No. 22PB09587

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dianna Morton has been appointed personal repre sentative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representa tive c/o K.R. Olin, Attorney at Law, PO Box 7530, Brook ings, 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 proceed ings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal rep resentative, or the attorney for the personal representa tive, K.R. Olin, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415.

DATED and first published this 11th day of November, 2022. /s/ K.R. Olin OSB #903547

Attorney for Personal Repre sentative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415 (541)469-2669 kro@wavelaw.com Published: November 11, 18, and 25, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P352543

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Public Media Release for Free and Reduced Price Meals

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Public

Media Release for Free and Reduced Price Meals

Uncharted Shores Academy is pleased to announce that beginning this school year we will be participating in the and Lunch Program. We will be serving nutritious school breakfast and lunches every school day to students at both (330 “E” Street) and our Early Learning Center (1492 Northcrest). Students will be eligible for Free and Reduced the income Eligibility guidelines published below or if they qualify when any household member receive s benefits CalWORKs, or FDPIR. Students who meet the definition of foster, homeless, migrant, or runaway also qualify for breakfast and lunch program started September 6,2022 and will continue through June 15,2023

students at both our Main Campus (330 “E” Street) and our Early Learning Center (1492 Northcrest).

Students will be eligible for Free and Reduced-Price meals if they meet the income Eligibility guidelines published below or if they qualify when any household member receives bene ts from Cal Fresh, CalWORKs, or FDPIR.

Students who meet the de nition of foster, homeless, migrant, or runaway also qualify for free meals. e school’s breakfast and lunch program started September 6,2022 and will continue through June 15,2023.

Uncharted Shores Academy is pleased to announce that beginning this school year we will be participating in the National and Lunch Program. We will be serving nutritious school breakfast and lunches every school day to students at both (330 “E” Street) and our Early Learning Center (1492 Northcrest). Students will be eligible for Free and Reduced Price the income Eligibility guidelines published below or if they qualify when any household member receive s benefits from CalWORKs, or FDPIR. Students who meet the definition of foster, homeless, migrant, or runaway also qualify for free breakfast and lunch program started September 6,2022 and will continue through June 15,2023

Applications for free and reduced price meals will be available throughout the entire school year and may be turned time. If you are not eligible now, but your household situation changes (add a family member, income goes down, CalWORKS or FDPRIP) you may fill out an updated application. Applications have been sent home and families are out and return them to the school office. Families only need to fill out one application for al l children in the household. income on the application, you will need to furnish the last four digits of the social security number of any adult living the no social security box.

Applications for free and reduced-price meals will be available throughout the entire school year and may be turned in or re-done at any time. If you are not eligible now, but your household situation changes (add a family member, income goes down, start receiving CalFresh, CalWORKS or FDPRIP) you may ll out an updated application.

Applications have been sent home and families are encouraged to ll them out and return them to the school o ce.

Applications for free and reduced price meals will be available throughout the entire school year and may be turned time. If you are not eligible now, but your household situation changes (add a family member, income goes down, st CalWORKS or FDPRIP) you may fill out an updated application. Applications have been sent home and families are encouraged out and return them to the school office. Families only need to fill out one application for al l children in the household. income on the application, you will need to furnish the last four digits of the social security number of any adult living the no social security box.

Households that receive WIC benefits may be eligible for free or reduced price meals by filling out an application. eligible for free meals and may be included as a household member. All foster children qualify for free meals even children in the home do n ot qualify.

Families only need to ll out one application for all children in the household. If you include an income on the application, you will need to furnish the last four digits of the social security number of any adult living in the home or check the no social security box.

Households that receive WIC bene ts may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals by lling out an application. Foster children are eligible for free meals and may be included as a household member. All foster children qualify for free meals even when non-foster children in the home do not qualify.

Your child’s eligibility status will be determined by our school’s business manager. Applications that are turned in processed within 30 school days and parents will be notified if their student qualifies for free m eals. If you do not or results of the verification, you may discuss it with school officials. You also have the right to a fair hearing, which calling or writing to the school’s director, Margie Rouge, 330 “E” Street, Crescent City, CA. 95531. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) INCOME ELIGIBILITY

Date: December 9, 2022 Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

Your child’s eligibility status will be determined by our school’s business manager. Applications that are turned in by September 27th will be processed within 30 school days and parents will be noti ed if their student quali es for free meals. If you do not agree with the decision or results of the veri cation, you may discuss it with school o cials. You also have the right to a fair hearing, which may be requested by calling or writing to the school’s director, Margie Rouge, 330 “E” Street, Crescent City, CA. 95531.

Households that receive WIC benefits may be eligible for free or reduced price meals by filling out an application. Foster eligible for free meals and may be included as a household member. All foster children qualify for free meals even when children in the home do n ot qualify.

Your child’s eligibility status will be determined by our school’s business manager. Applications that are turned in by processed within 30 school days and parents will be notified if their student qualifies for free m eals. If you do not agree or results of the verification, you may discuss it with school officials. You also have the right to a fair hearing, which may calling or writing to the school’s director, Margie Rouge, 330 “E” 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 ob jections 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 represen tative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a gen eral 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 stat utes 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 per son 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 peti tion 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: November 18, 25, and December 2, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T353133

Public Notice of Meeting

The Upper Chetco Rural Fire Protection District will hold its next Board of Directors meeting on Dec.7th, 2022. at 5:30PM. The meeting will be held at the Fire Hall on Gard ner Ridge Rd. The public is en couraged to attend.

Respectfully submitted by Lori Wraith Sec.

Published: November 18, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P353132

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To le a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), from any USDA o ce, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. e letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in su cient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. e completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

U.S. Department of Agriculture O ce of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250 9410; 2. fax: 833 256 1665 or 202 690 7442; or

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LNL Heating and Cooling 2601 Lake Earl Drive

Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 11/1/2022

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 misde meanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Jeremiah LaFazio, Member, LNL Heating and Cooling, LLC

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/21/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20220129

Published: November 11, 18, 25, and December 2, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T352683

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

Petition of: Annamarie Ruth Grass CASE NO. CVPT-2022-1285

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Annamarie Ruth Grass filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Annamarie Ruth Grass to Proposed name: Annamarie Ruth Clark

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 news paper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: November 2, 2022

/s/ Darren McElfresh

Judge of the Superior Court Published: November 11, 18,

25, and December 2, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T352824

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

In the Matter of The Elbert J. Castle TRUST, u.a.d. October 31, 2018. Case No. 22PB09772

NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS ORS 130.365

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Loyd Drain has been appointed Trustee of the Elbert J. Castle Trust (“Trust”), dated October 31, 2018, and that Elbert J. Castle was the Settlor of the Trust. All persons having claims against the Trust are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Loyd Drain, Trustee, c/o Alex Kincaid Law, 306 South Washington Avenue, Emmett, Idaho 83617, 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 Trustee, or the attorney for the Trustee, Alex Kincaid.

Dated and first published on November 4, 2022.

/s/ Alex Kincaid

Alex Kincaid, OSB #98410

Attorney for Trustee Published: November 4, 11, and 18, 2022

Curry Coastal Pilot P352309

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

James Michael Hester

Case Number: CVPB-2022-7066

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of James Michael Hester

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

The petition for probate requests that: Charles W. Hester 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: November 18, 2022 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 issu ance 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: Robert J. Busch, Jr 2228 Longport Court, Suite 110 Elk Grove, CA 95758 (916) 859-0370 Published: November 4, 11, and 18, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T352440

T.S. No. 22-30482-BA-CA Title No. 2158346 A.P.N. 112-14242 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/26/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPER TY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or war ranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provid

ed in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial pub lication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Thomas S Earls, Avis C Earls Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Ser vicing Corporation Recorded 04/09/2007 as Instrument No. 20071937 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Del Norte County, CA. Date of Sale: 12/08/2022 at 11:00 AM

Place of Sale: On the steps of the southwest entrance to the Flynn Administration Bldg. located at 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $222,116.22 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2011 Parkway Dr Crescent City, CA 955318054 A.P.N.: 112-142-42 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrect ness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, direc tions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to con vey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of De fault was recorded.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county record er’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this infor mation. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mort gage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROP ERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information

about trustee sale postpone ments be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if appli cable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 22-30482-BA-CA. Infor mation about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postpone ment information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this prop erty after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.

If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trust ee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-30482-BA-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee re ceives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trust ee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immedi ately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

*Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 10/25/2022 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tif fany & Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 855-219-8501; Sales Website: www.ndscorp. com By: Gabriela Sanchez, Trustee Sales Representative Published: November 4, 11, and 18, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T352053

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Secure Space RV, Boat & Mini Storage 208 Elk Valley Rd Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted

by: a limited liability company

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/ Usha Biren Patel, Member, Krishi Enterprise LLC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/11/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20220128

Published: November 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T352413

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Prince Island RV Park 12717 Mouth of the Smith River Road Smith River, CA 95567

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 cor rect. 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 pun ishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Hesper Chapman This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/11/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

B. McCune Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20220127

Published: October 28, November 4, 11, and 18, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T351617

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Crescent City Storage Solutions 1880 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 11/14/2022

I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor rect. 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 pun ishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Gabriel M Hall, Managing Member

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/14/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20220137

Published: November 18, 25, December 2, and 9, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T353141

Monday 11/7

• 6:57 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 7:04 Chetco and Wharf, Traffic Stop

• 7:47 Fern and Easy, Traffic Stop

• 7:58 Kevin and Ransom, Traffic Stop

• 10:31 101 and Center, Traffic Stop

• 10:47 200 block of Johnson St, Civil Problem

• 10:52 800 block of Elk Dr, Criminal Trespass

• 14:39 700 block of Chetco Ave, Forgery/Fraud/Bad Check

• 14:46 16100 block of Gustafson Ln, Telephone Harassment

• 14:55 800 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Mischief

• 18:02 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Traffic Crash Without Injury

• 19:07 300 block of 5th St, Fire

• 20:49 500 block of Railroad Ave, Loud Noise

• 22:01 Chetco and Center, Traffic Stop

• 22:44 400 block of Azalea Park Rd, Telephone Harassment

Tuesday 11/8

• 0:13 1200 block of Chetco Ave, Burglary

• 1:02 400 block of Smith Dr, Theft

• 3:18 500 block of Chetco Ave, PROWLER

• 6:01 100 block of Park Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 6:49 101 and Willow, Traffic Stop

• 7:07 1000 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 8:33 Oceanview and Wollam, Traffic Crash with Injury

• 8:58 1000 block of Fifield St, Criminal Trespass

• 9:30 800 block of Chetco Ave, Theft

• 11:37 300 block of 5th St, Hit & Run

• 12:54 800 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 14:28 1100 block of Fifield St, Forgery/Fraud/Bad Check

• 16:24 Court St and Hwy 101, Suspicious Conditions

• 16:40 1000 block of 7th St, Civil Problem

• 16:43 97800 block of Court St, Disorderly Conduct

• 16:57 800 block of N 2nd St, Criminal Trespass

• 17:23 900 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 18:59 16200 block of Lower Harbor Rd, Criminal Trespass

• 20:31 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 23:09 300 block of 5th St, Criminal Trespass

Wednesday 11/9

• 5:40 1000 block of Chetco Ave, Disorderly Conduct

• 7:26 Pioneer and Pacific, Careless Driving in a school zone and Driving While Suspended

• 8:37 400 block of Chetco Ave, Civil Problem

• 10:35 1000 block of Chetco Ave, Forgery/Fraud/ Bad Check

• 11:20 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 14:01 300 block of 5th St, Hit & Run

• 17:14 1200 block of Iris St, Assist Public

• 17:54 15300 block of Oceanview Dr, Fire

• 18:18 16000 block of Lower Harbor Rd, Assist Public

• 19:39 96000 block of Casey Ln, Dispute/Fight

• 19:43 300 block of 5th St, Theft

• 19:56 400 block of Smith Dr, Suspicious Conditions

• 21:49 Chetco and Fern, Traffic Stop

• 6-7 miles up Winchuck River Rd, Fire

• 22:46 300 block of 5th

St, Traffic Stop

• 23:07 Chetco and N Bank, Traffic Stop

Thursday 11/10

• 7:20 300 block of 5th St, Suspicious Conditions

• 8:02 600 block of Pioneer Rd, Traffic Stop

• 8:13 101 and Oak, Traffic Stop

• 8:35 16200 block of Hwy 101 S, Suspicious Conditions

• 9:51 1000 block of Chetco Ave, Suspicious Conditions

• 11:09 Frontage and Ross, Traffic Crash Without Injury

• 14:47 95900 block of Cape Dr, Suspicious Conditions

• 15:06 95700 block of Kittery Rd, Civil Problem

• 15:41 400 block of Azalea Park Rd, Violation of Restraining Order

• 15:46 900 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 17:03 101 near Lone

Ranch, Traffic Crash Without Injury

• 17:26 15500 block of Cedar Ln, Shot(s) Fired

• 19:22 800 block of Elk Dr, Assist Public

• 19:51 96000 block of Casey Ln, Dispute/Fight

• 21:39 18100 block of Old County Rd, Telephone Harassment

• 22:12 1600 block of Hwy 101, Suspicious Conditions

• 22:38 16000 block of Driftwood Ln, Burglary

• 23:56 Chetco and Center, Traffic Stop

Friday 11/11

• 0:01 800 block of Pioneer Rd, Harassment

• 3:05 97900 block of Court St, Dispute/Fight

• 5:01 Chetco and Hillside, Traffic Stop

• 9:26 900 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 12:12 400 block of Smith Dr, Civil Problem

• 12:38 1100 block of Easy St, Harassment

• 12:56 400 block of Fir St, Dispute/Fight

• 14:40 800 block of Elk Dr, Assist Public

• 15:28 7100 block of Vista Ridge Dr, Forgery/Fraud/ Bad Check

• 15:59 1000 block of Chetco Ave¸ Criminal Trespass

• 17:17 500 block of Chetco Ave, Civil Problem

• 18:34 400 block of Azalea Park Rd, Violation of Restraining Order

• 19:44 5th and Easy, Suspicious Conditions

• 20:35 Pioneer and Hassett, Hit & Run

• 21:17 19000 block of Pacific Crest Dr, Loud Noise

• 22:23 Carpenterville Rd near Chinook Ln, Traffic Crash Without Injury

Sunday 11/13

• 6:40 700 block of Chetco

Ave, Traffic Stop

• 6:53 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 7:08 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 9:22 1200 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Mischief

• 12:25 900 block of Timberline Dr, Fire Alarm

• 13:45 97800 block of Court St, Criminal Mischief

• 14:45 300 block of 5th St, Criminal Trespass

• 17:27 800 block of Chetco Ave, Suspicious Conditions

• 18:01 500 block of Spruce St / Art Walk Alley, Suspicious Conditions

• 20:24 400 block of Linden Ln, Suspicious Conditions

• 20:34 99300 block of Braynard Ln, Dispute/Fight

• 20:44 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Traffic Crash

• 21:00 600 block of Fern Ave, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle

Wild Rivers Symphony presents winter concerts Dec. 4 and 5

The Wild Rivers Symphony and Wind Ensemble is pleased to announce “Winter Canyon,” its upcoming winter concert series at Crescent City and Brookings, Ore., on Dec. 4 and 5. The Crescent City concert will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Elk Valley Rancheria auditorium, 2332 Howland Hill Road, in Crescent City.

The Brookings concert begins at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1200 Easy Street, in Brookings.

Concert tickets are $10 if purchased in advance, or $12 purchased at the door.

Youth through grade 12 are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Del Norte Office Supply in Crescent City, Wright’s Custom Framing in Brookings, and at Gold Beach Books and Art Gallery in Gold Beach. Tickets are also conveniently available online at: www. WildRiversSymphony.org.

The Wild Rivers Symphony, a non-profit volunteer community orchestra led by Daniel Sedgwick, is comprised of more than fifty Del Norte County and Curry County musicians devoted to live performance of orchestral music from classical to cutting-edge. Taking advantage of the wealth of talented wind and brass players in our communities, Wild Rivers Symphony also features a full wind ensemble in addition to the symphony orchestra.

The “Winter Canyon” concerts feature Ferde Grofe’s Grand Canyon Suite, the famous musical portrait of one of America’s most beautiful natural wonders. Concert attendees will also be treated to Premiere Rhapsody for Clar-

inet (Claude Debussy) featuring clarinet soloist Kristen Volta. Another highlight, just in time to get everyone in the mood for the holidays, will be The Night Before Christmas (Randol Alan Bass). This magical orchestration of a timeless classic will feature the story-telling talents of John Pritchett, the voice of KPOD Sports! Additional selections include: Danzón No. 2, a dazzling wind ensemble whirlwind by Mexican composer Arturo Márquez, the

An annual tradition for many, Wild Rivers Symphony’s winter concerts are a grand way to usher in the holiday season! In addition, all should mark their calendars for the symphony’s Spring 2023 concerts to be held on April 16, 2023, (Sunday) in Crescent City and April 17, 2023 (Monday) in Brookings. Take

advantage of these wonderful opportunities to enjoy live music at its best. Ticket sales and patron donations help support not only the symphony’s growth and repertoire, but also its commitment to fostering the music education, talents, and aspirations of community youth.

For information and news about the Wild Rivers Symphony, explore their website at: www.wildriverssymphony.org or on Facebook @ WildRiversSymphony.

Brookings seeking new temporary city manager

BY BREEANA LAUGHLIN The Pilot

Milliman has been carrying out the city manager duties while also serving as a municipal

about four months. However, the Brookings City Charter

no person may be city manager pro tem for more than six consecutive months.

Milliman’s term as city manager pro tem must conclude by Jan. 11, 2023.

The council gave him the authority to begin searching for a successor as city man-

ager pro tem in the event that the current city manager’s administrative leave is not resolved by that time.

During Monday’s council meeting, Milliman reported that he had reached out to city management professionals who perform interim assignments and the initial response was positive. After the city council gave their go ahead, Milliman said he could start securing proposals and scheduling interviews for the position.

Brookings city councilors voted unanimously to start recruiting a new temporary city manager during their meeting on Monday, Nov. 14.

Retired Brookings City Manager Gary Milliman stepped in as city manager pro-tem in early July when current city manager Janell Howard was placed on paid administrative leave.

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bold Khan, by Julie Giroux, and Winter Wonderland by Felix Bernard and lyricist Richard Bernhard Smith.

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The Wild Rivers Symphony and Win Ensemble will present their winter concert series December 4 and 5 in Crescent City and Brookings.

Positive reinforcement also is known as operant conditioning. It is a similar physiologist Ivan Pavlov. When the dinner

bell rang, Pavlov’s dogs salivated. The American Kennel Club says that was classical conditioning because the dogs salivated involuntarily. However, operant training conditioning is when dogs learn to associate their behavior with certain results, all the while learning there are good and bad outcomes. The goal is to increase behaviors with pleasant consequences, such as receiving a reward. Experts say that by focusing on the positive, pet owners will see fewer side effects than negative punishment training, such as aggression, fear, anxiety, and avoidance.

Timing is the key to positive reinforcement training. The reward must occur immediately after the desired behavior or the pet may not associate it with the proper action. So if the dog sits, then the

reward has to come as soon as it gets on the oor. If the reward comes when he has stood back up, then the pooch may think the reward is for standing.

When practicing positive reinforcement, keep commands short and training sessions brief so that dogs can understand before they get restless. Dogs don’t understand sentences, says HSUS, and they will lose interest if sessions are too long. Consistency also is essential. Each person interacting with the pet should use the same commands and cues to achieve the desired result, which is a well-behaved pet.

It may take time for a pet to acclimate to commands and training. But with patience, positive reinforcement can be effective.

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