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County to create substance-abuse treatment position

BY BREEANA LAUGHLIN

The Pilot

Members of the Curry County Adult Parole and Probation and the Juvenile Department got the goahead from county commissioners to develop a position for a full-time substance abuse treatment profes-

sional.

The person hired for the position would be responsible for providing in-house substance abuse disorder counseling for clients in the jail, adult parole and probation department and juvenile department youth.

Parole and Probation

director Dave Denney addressed the Curry County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

“We understand that there are some opioid recovery funds that are coming into the county and they are earmarked for a specific purpose,” Denney said. “So we are just asking

if there is a way that we can use those funds for this purpose.”

Denney was joined at the Board of Commissioners meeting by Curry County Sheriff Department Captain Phil McDonald and Juvenile Department director Wendy Lang.

“You have a team of qualified individuals that are ready to take on

this project,” Lang told the commissioners. “To me this is a simple yes, yes, yes and let us get moving on a solution.”

Probation director Denney reported that a position of this nature pays anywhere from $25 to $35 an

Community event continues to spread holiday cheer

BY BREEANA LAUGHLIN The Pilot

Nature’s Coastal Holiday Festival of Lights is growing bigger and brighter with each season.

From its small beginnings in 1997 with 20,000 lights, Nature’s Coastal Holiday-Festival of Lights now boasts over 3 million brilliant LED lights and hundreds of displays.

Now in its’ 25th year, the time honored family-tradition takes visitors on a 45-minute stroll through Azalea Park. The unique venue is ran by community volunteers who plan, prepare and set up the venue each night,

from opening night on Nov. 25 through Dec. 27. The cost is $3 for adults (cash only) and children 12 and under are free.

“It is a large task requiring hundreds of man hours to pull the show off each year” said Klaus Gielisch, president of the non-profit Nature’s Coastal Holiday.

“But the return is so worth it,” added Steve and Martha Kerr, the group’s newest board members.

This year, visitors will get to meet Santa at his Santa House. Santa visits each Friday and Saturday night from 6 to 8 p.m. The

Local law enforcement take part in active shooter training

BY BREEANA LAUGHLIN The Pilot

The culmination of a three day law enforcement training in Gold Beach was hectic, chaotic and intense. The simulation exercise was only roll play – but the scene was designed to be scary.

“He’s in there!” a group of students yelled as they ran from the inside of Riley Creek Elementary School.

Law enforcement officers entered the school – guns drawn – in special formation. Moments later, a perpetrator is identified and apprehended and the officer begin to assist victims.

A total of 40 officers took part in the three-day training in Gold Beach from Nov. 11 to 13 including Brookings, Gold Beach and Port Orford police and Curry County law enforcement officers.

The local law enforcement officers from Curry and Coos County took part in the active shooter training with former Special Operations Forces, including a retired Navy Seal, Chicago SWAT team member, local retired Marine Corp and others.

“It’s a really big deal and it is also unusual to have this caliber of instruction at the local level,” said

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Photos by Breeana Laughlin

A total of 40 officers took part in the three-day active shooter law enforcement training in Gold Beach over the weekend November 11 to 13 including Brookings, Gold Beach and Port Orford police and Curry County law enforcement officers.

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Courtesy Photos Nature’s Coastal Holiday-Festival of Lights boasts over 3 million brilliant LED lights and hundreds of displays throughout Brookings' Azalea Park.

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Santa House is a welcome addition to the event offering an opportunity for families and children to get pictures with jolly old St. Nick and engage in the important “wish list” chat.

The Santa House was funded in part by Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board, South Coast Business, Alternative Youth Activates with materials supplied by Cascade Home Center.

There are also new light displays this year following a theme of Santa enjoying the great outdoors.

“Travel Curry Coast, the tourism arm of the Curry County Economic Development Department, has contributed new displays to our event this year and we are happy to welcome them aboard as one of our sponsors,” said Nature’s Coastal Holiday board member Leslie Wilkinson.

Other displays have also been added through the refurbishing efforts of several members of the volunteer team. These displays will be sprinkled throughout the park.

“We try and keep things fresh and exciting each year” said Susan and Terry Dunn.

The Dunns’ said they are

always up for adding more lights and displays to the show.

To go along with the Azalea Park light display, Brookings-Harbor High School Honor members will be decorating Hwy 101 and Fifth Street again this year, according to Erick Sill, who heads up the downtown decorating.

“There is a large Christmas tree, the traditional manger display and some fun blowup decorations – plus the lights the kids strung in the bushes,” said Sill.

Nature’s Coastal Holiday is an event that is held for the community by the community, “Our success solely rests on their support – which includes volunteers helping to string lights, set up the displays, man ticket booths and finally helping put this show to bed in January,” said Wilkinson.

Anyone interested in helping out can email naturescoastalholidaybrookings@ gmail.com.

Nature's Coastal Holiday has pledged $30,000 this year to contribute to the rebuilding of Kid Town in Azalea Park.

Extreme weather can force a nightly cancellation of the show. Community members are urged to follow Nature’s Coastal Holiday Brookings on Facebook for weather and other updates.

Brad Alcorn, Curry County Commissioner elect.

Alcorn has 34 years’ experience with the Fresno Police Department and 15 years on the Fresno Police Department SWAT team. He planned the training along with Gold Beach resident and business owner Josh Stout – who also happens to be retired United States Marine Corps.

“The training is designed to give officers more confidence in approaching these difficult types of situations. We don’t get that kind of training here in this County. This is the kind of training you would see in the big cities with major police departments,” Alcorn said.

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hour depending on experience.

After running some numbers, Denney estimated the yearly cost to employ such a position (including benefits) would be about $88,000 per year at $25 hourly rate, and about $103,000 per year at

Local officers were joined by Coos County Sheriff’s Department, Reedsport Police department, Marion County Sheriff’s department, Chicago Police Department, Oregon Department of Corrections and the Denver, Colorado Police Department.

Gold Beach Fire department, Harbor fire Department, and Cal Ore medical services also took part in the training.

“I’ve been in part of the resolution of two active shooters during my career and there is a big disconnection between the law enforcement and the EMS fire/medical component. This training is designed to improve that communication have the two components working much more efficiently together

$30 hourly rate.

While it was immediately unclear exactly how many funds Curry County has been and will be receiving, County Treasurer David Barnes said his initial estimate is that Curry County is receiving about $80,000 in earmarked Opioid settlement funds per year.

Denney said after the meeting with the County Commissioners, members of the respective departments would form a working group to crunch numbers and find

to provide the response,” Alcorn said.

The local retired law enforcement and military officers teamed up with Navy Seal Devin Aiuto, the CEO of Method Endeavors, and Trung Nguyen, police officer Chicago SWAT team member and CEO of ‘We Go Home’ to carry out the training over the course of the weekend.

The specialized training involved innovative training techniques, including the use of “simunitions” or non-lethal training ammunition. This allows law enforcement officers to use their own guns with safety mechanisms during training scenarios.

“A lot of special mission units in the military use them and we want to bring it to every possible training we

out exactly what the budget would be. This would include finding out how much funds each of the respective departments could contribute, and what other funding sources might be out there. Denney reported they would also return to the BOC for final approval before the position was filled.

“We would like the commissioners to earmark this money for this purpose … so we can ensure that the people that we are required to serve

can because it’s more realistic,” said Devin Aiuto retired Navy Seal CEO of Method Endeavors.

“Also, law enforcement officers get a better chance to respond the way they would in a real-life scenario,” Aiuto said.

While it is unfortunate to have to train for real-life active shooting scenarios – that does not make it any less important, Alcorn said. Alcorn described the training as “valuable preventative measure” during the Brookings City Council meeting on Monday.

“I pray about it all the time. I hope it never happens. But if it does please know that our law enforcement officers are much better prepared today,” he said.

get the treatment we can provide,” said Curry County Sheriff Department Captain McDonald.

Each of the three commissioners voted in favor of the project.

“As we all know we need mental health services here and this is a step to deal with the situation which is a high need in this county,” said Commissioner Christopher Paasch. “To have someone dedicated to doing solely that I think is imperative.”

$6.1 million going to small cities for roads, sidewalks

Small cities around the state are receiving $6.1 million in funding after the Small City Allotment Advisory Committee approved the latest round of recommendations in the 2023 Small City Allotment program. The

approved 27 projects range from adding sidewalks to chip-sealing roads, from paving city streets to improving intersections – all in communities with populations of 5,000 or less. Included in the funding is

$250,000 for Gold Beach. For this sixth round of funding, ODOT received 84 applications requesting a total of $18,920,300. The annual amount available for the program is $5 million. For this round, additional funds were available from projects canceled due to high construction costs.

“Also due to inflation, we increased the maximum award amount from $100,000 to $250,000," said SCA Program Manager Deanna Edgar. “That resulted in fewer awards - but these awards can really make a difference in today's environment.”

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Law enforcement agencies from throughout Curry County took part in active shooter training in an effort to be prepared in case there is an emergency event in the county.

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Azalea Park will soon be lit by more than 3,000 lights to spread holiday cheer.

OBITUARIES

Thomas Edward Broock (11/23/41 - 11/5/22) grew up in Montebello, California, the son of Leon and Evelyn Broock, teachers who retired to Brookings in the 1960's.

He had the distinction of being an Eagle Scout.

Tom's wife, Paula, first met Tom during one of his visits to Brookings while he was on leave from the Army. She had quite a crush on him. He moved to the Boston, MA area, where he met his first wife, Janey, and they were married for 40 years. He was a member of ATA (American Translators Association) and worked as a translator of Indonesian (primarily), Thai, Malay, and German documents, and publications. He worked with translation team members in other parts of the country and in Indonesia.

He learned German at UC Santa Barbara, where he earned a BA in German, and lived in Germany for a time as an exchange student, where he also helped conduct church services in German. Since he had shown an aptitude for learning a foreign language, the Army sent him to The Institute of Modern Languages to learn Malay and he learned Thai at AWA Language Center while stationed in Thailand. He later received a master’s degree (MBA) at Babson College in Massachusetts.

Tom and Paula reconnected after their spouses passed on a month apart in 2010. His sister and Paula's parents had harbored secret hopes that they would finally get together. When told of their engagement, Paula's mother said they were making her the

happiest mother-in-law in the world.

Those who have known Tom will be able to relate to the words Paula wrote to Tom in her third anniversary card to him: "I just have to try to tell you - even though words are totally inadequate in any language, that you have become such a huge integral part of my life. I absolutely love every moment I'm with you. You are joy, and love, and thoughtfulness, and caring, and lovingkindness personified. You define exactly what a 'support system' should be. You bring clarity to all of our activities and discussions. You are fun to be with - whether we're out among other people or by ourselves in whatever setting. You inspire me. You bring such meaning to everything. I want to grow into eternity with you. I love you; I adore you; I respect you; I cherish you. Heart surges have grown to new heights and have taken on a whole new meaning. My heart has had to expand to accommodate being with you. What a joy!!! I love you more each day."

When asked about special highlights in Tom's life, the easy answer is "the way he lived his life in general." He was an old-world gentleman, he was loyal, honest, loving, kind, intelligent, supportive, thoughtful, a genuine bright light. He was loved and respected by virtually all who met him. What a privilege and joy to have had Tom in our lives. He was a man of deep faith, and lived his life accordingly, following the Golden Rule, in his professional, religious,

and private life. He was beloved in his church family as well as in the community.

When Tom first moved to Brookings, Paula's niece and brother talked him into taking on the small singing role of a British naval officer in a pirate play. Ever since, when Tom would encounter grazing deer around their home, he would sing the pirate song to them, and they would settle right down. The looks on their faces was "Oh, him again." Those deer were standing by as Tom left his home for the last time.

Tom is survived by his wife, Paula Broock, and his sister, Carolyn Self.

James Kevin McKinzie, 70, passed away peacefully at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin, Indiana, on Sunday, November 13, 2022. He was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, on December 13, 1951, to the late James Franklin McKinzie and Barbara Jean (Vice) McKinzie.

He was a 1970 graduate of North Salem High School and attended Edison Community College in Fort. Myers Florida. James had worked as a self-employed painter for many years. He really enjoyed fishing and being outdoors.

He was also very musically talented and was known for playing the drums and the harmonica, among other abilities. In his youth, he was a member of North Salem Christian Church.

In the early 1970s,

James was in the United States Navy, stationed in Jacksonville, Florida. He also spent several years residing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida before moving back to Indiana. In 1990, he moved to Brookings, Oregon where he lived the last 25 years of his life before returning to Indiana for care during the end of his journey.

Survivors include children, Amanda Jo (Giss) Sawyer of Plainfield, Indiana and Jamie Lee Neal of Clayton, Indiana; grandchildren, Ava Gabbard, Ian Gabbard, Isaac Gabbard, Kinzlee Neal, Giss V. Sawyer, and soon a new granddaughter as well; step grandchildren, Landyn Sawyer and Layla Sawyer; and sisters, Christi (Myron) Clark and Vicki Wright of Danville, Indiana.

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Visitation was held on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Porter and Hunt Funeral Home & Crematory in North Salem, Indiana. Funeral services followed at the funeral home.

Interment with military rites took place at Fairview Cemetery in North Salem. Online condolences: www. porterfuneralhome.us

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Recreational crabbing closed in bays and estuaries on southern coast

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and ODFW closed recreational bay and estuary crabbing from eight miles north of Winchester Bay (43 degrees 47’ at Tahkenitch Creek) to the California border. Recent test results show domoic acid, a marine toxin, is above the human health closure limit.

Recreational bay and estuary crabbing remains

open from eight miles north of Winchester Bay to the Washington border.

Recreational ocean crabbing is closed until Nov. 30 per permanent regulations. Reopening ocean crabbing Dec. 1 may be delayed pending additional toxin test results.

Recreational bay clam and mussel harvesting also remain open along the entire Oregon coast. However,

razor clamming is still closed coastwide.

ODA tests for shellfish toxins twice per month, as tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit.

Domoic acid is produced by algae and originates in the ocean.

It is recommended that recreational crab harvest-

ers always eviscerate crab before cooking. This includes removing and discarding the viscera, internal organs, and gills.

For more information, call ODA’s shellfish biotoxin safety hotline at (800)4482474, the Food Safety Division at (503) 986-4720,

or visit the ODA shellfish biotoxin closures webpage. Contact ODFW for recreational license requirements, permits, rules and limits.

Commercial Dungeness crab season delayed in Oregon

The ocean commercial Dungeness crab season opener is delayed until at least Dec. 16 for the entire Oregon coast. Pre-season testing shows crabs are too low in meat yield in some areas. Elevated domoic acid also was detected in some crab viscera (guts).

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

The next round of crab meat yield and biotoxin testing will occur in the coming weeks. Results help determine if the season opens Dec. 16 or is further delayed or

split into areas with different opening dates.

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

Weekly season opening updates are posted online until the decision to open the season is made.

Oregon, California and Washington coordinate Dungeness crab quality testing and the commercial season opening dates. California and Washington are delaying their commercial seasons until at least Dec. 16. A history

of Oregon’s commercial crab landings is available online.

Oregon commercial Dungeness crab bay and estuary fishery:

Due to elevated levels of domoic acid detected in crab viscera samples, ODA designated a biotoxin management zone (BMZ) from eight miles north of Winchester Bay (43°47’ N) to the California border (42° 00’). All commercial crab harvested from bays in this BMZ must be eviscerated.

Visit the ODA Commercial Crab Biotoxin webpage for more information.

Recreational bay and estuary crabbing is also closed in the BMZ.

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Public land — a true blessing

By DAVE MARSTON

At every Thanksgiving dinner, my family asks everyone around the table to say what they’re grateful for. It puts new guests on the spot, so sometimes they just thank the hosts — an easy out that makes it harder for anyone else struggling for a good answer. I’ve been in that position, but this year I know what I’m grateful for.

That’s because after years away, I’m back in the West, living in western Colorado, near millions of acres of public land. If the love of wide-open spaces defines a West erner, then our region gives us lots to love.

Alaska, which is 95.8% public land, may be king among all states, with so much wide-open space available to everyone, but Nevada is close behind at 87.8%, and Utah is next at 75.2%. Idaho ranks third at 70.4%, and Colorado has 43.3%, with most of that land west of the Continental Divide.

Until moving back West, I hadn’t thought about public land being vital for anything as basic as cutting firewood. Yet in most states without much accessible public land, fire wood is an expensive proposition. Here, from May through October in Colorado, it’s ours for the permit, which costs about $4 to $10 for a cord of wood. That’s enough to fill a full-size pickup bed four feet high.

How much do you need? I’m told three cords add up to “just getting by” in Montana or Wyoming, but true winter wealth is more like six cords. While you’re gathering wood, you can also scout for a Christ-mas tree. That requires just an $8 permit — a world away from pricey conifers grown on a tree farm.

Writer Dave Stiller’s fire wood-gathering advice is to take blowdowns or the slash piles left by logging companies. Once you’ve finished gathering, according to the Forest Service, “revisit and mon itor the effects of your harvest... Become a steward of that place as you study the plants and how they respond.” In other words, think like an owner who cares about the land over the long haul.

Patrick Hunter, a Sustainabil ity Studies student at Colorado Mountain Community College in Carbondale, thinks our public lands embody a “generational legacy” that’s become a cornerstone of our democracy. From young to old, the diehard fans of public lands are volunteers from nonprofits who “adopt” a trail, constructing and advocating for them.

Political cartoonist Rob Pudim tells of hiking a trail he’d worked on for several summers and feeling an onrush of possessiveness: “I own

this land,” he recalls thinking. In a way, he’s right. We do own this land, though it is managed — even if we rarely see a ranger — by fed eral agencies.

No one knows how many people have gone to public land with one solemn purpose: to throw ashes of their dead into a stream or launch them into the air from a moun taintop, a practice that’s allowable in most Western states’ national forests. It forever connects someone to that particular place outdoors.

And for a lot of us, the best of life can be what happens during a summer of camping, mushroom hunting, fishing, wildlife watching or just “getting out there.” Some hunters also become advocates for wildlife and public lands, champi oning public access.

Still, the damage we’ve done to public lands in the West is visible and remains — mining, drilling, dam building, nuclear bomb testing, dumping nuclear waste piles along rivers and other sensitive places. Be-cause of that legacy, the Super fund program, finally established in 1980, aims to restore these lands, some so altered that no real fix is possible.

Public land also serves as a link to modern history. Throughout the West we can still see architectural marvels built by Indigenous peoples hundreds of years ago. And ghost towns that were once small cities continue to fascinate us as we think about the economic jolt that trig gered their abandonment.

Today, we’re experiencing a sim ilar jolt as increasing aridity alters how the West works. Or doesn’t work. Meanwhile, as we struggle to figure out what we’ve got to do to adapt, at least I know what I’ll say this Thanksgiving. I am forever grateful to the public land that gives us room to breathe.

Dave Marston is publisher of Writers on the Range, writerson therange.org, an independent non profit dedicated to lively discussion about the West. He lives with his family in Durango, Colorado.

City of Brookings fails in home inspection

I write this in hopes of saving anyone looking to build a home in Brookings heartache, and urge everyone to be proactive, as for me, the process was a disaster.

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errors Dennis Tibbets made. If you are building a home in Brookings, be aware that the city of Brookings does not do what they are supposed to do to protect the consumer. We need a more qualified inspector.

Once you have decided to build, do your homework when selecting a contractor to build your dream home. Check the contractor’s board, check the licensing and hopefully get recommendations and referenc es. The building process is exciting and you as homeowners should follow along closely to ensure you are getting what you paid for. It is not only the contractor that can make mistakes.

The city of Brookings failed in inspecting my home. The inspector himself, Dennis Tibbets, knocked on my door and handed me my certificate of occupancy and told me I was clear to move in. I was told that by receiving my certificate of occupancy, it is implied that the city inspector did a complete review of the file and all items were complete and the home is ready for occupan cy. Subsequently, I discovered that the defects that came to light in my home could have been avoided if the city had done the job they are supposed to do. I moved into my home, complete with certificate of occupancy, only to discover that my HOME never had any plumbing inspections after the initial rough plumbing. Once the city was put on notice that my home did not have any final plumbing inspections, an inspector was sent out to do a final plumbing inspection. The inspector failed the plumbing for multiple reasons, including an improperly installed master soaking tub, and an improperly installed hot water heater. These are two very large

It is my firm belief that if Dennis Tibbets did his job the way he should have, I would not have the issues with the home or the expense to have everything corrected. If I had the needed inspections, the failed systems would not have hap pened. If Dennis Tibbets actually looked at the file he would have seen I was missing inspections and he should NEVER have issued a certificate of occupancy.

Robin Ronay Brookings

We should not be obligated to keep homeless

Despite the "let's all fall over backwards" ruling of the 9th District Court, we are truly not obligated to welcome anyone and everyone with malice intent, onto our property, and neither should our cities be obligated to do so.

Public defecation, urination, rampant thievery, brush fires and a myriad of other crimes are directly related to the huge uptick in local homelessness. To deny this correlation would require one to be completely naive, or totally self serving, as to a coalition, an industry, which procures it's funds through more and more homeless population into a given area.

What we should be doing is arranging more of the homeless and transient listening sessions locally, and with much larger seating capacity.

We don't have city, or county budgets, or police, or fire, or

infrastructure or housing needed to service the ever growing homelessness demands, nor should we.

'Thank you so very much' to our hard working and dedicated local police, sheriff, fire, and emergency medical personnel. They are, even when overworked and overwhelmed, our first line of defense and protection against an onslaught of crime that homelessness has ushered into Curry County and much of the state of Oregon.

Clayton Johnson Gold Beach

Work together for the homeless

The Veteran' Administration, according to statistics, has done an amazing job in reducing veteran homelessness, reducing it by more than half in ten years.

You would think that any large scale program to change the plight of people experiencing homeless ness in our own state might be the result of a combined effort by CA, OR and WA, following the same VA working model to get it done. Even though it may seem that non-veteran homelessness is dif ferent, has different causes, it does not. A lot of it is born from trauma. This does not excuse crimes committed by anyone. Rather, it means that there is far too little support for the homeless, creating a gap and a terrible stigma--too much for them to overcome individually. Let's join together and find a reasoned solution to homelessness in our state and country.

John Roorbach Port Orford

The Janell Howard kerfuffle

By ROGER GITLIN Guest column for the Pilot

I’m going to step over that invis ible blue line separating the Golden State from the Beaver State and weigh in on the unfortunate reality impacting the City of Brookings and its current City Manager/Fi nance Director Janell Howard.

There are some who may believe why would a Californian venture his opinion in an area outside of his geography. With all due respect to those who hold that opinion, the circumstances around this kerfuffle are hardly unique to Brookings.

On July 5, Janell Howard was cited for theft. The citation issued is an arrest not unlike a traffic ticket. The charge was not for speeding, but for shoplifting after exiting the Fred Meyer Store.

Upon learning this news, the Brookings City Council agendized the Howard incident and what I then observed was a rush to judge ment discussion of termination. This was proffered which remains

an option per Ms. Howard’s contract and includes a general separation package. Discussion also revealed an internal transfer option to other city department.

I spoke with Mayor Ron Hedenskog about the haste on which the city was moving and quietly asked the mayor about Ms. Howard’s Constitutional right under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amend ments for due process. Howard has not being convicted on any charges. The mayor reminded me of Janell Howard’s Employee status as “at will.” Indeed, any contracted employee can be dismissed for no reason, subject to a clearly defined separation package.

Apparently, the council has re-thought the entire matter and has deferred to the prudent role of following the path of due process.

I don’t know or even met the city manager but I’m relieved the city is decelerating this rush to judgement.

Janell Howard was hired by the City as its finance director in 2005 and continues to hold that position

to date. In 2018, Howard was given additional responsibilities and hired as Brookings city manager. She continues to hold this city position to present.

Howard has been ordered to re main off city premises and be avail able during her normal business day to assist the city on any related matter. Suspended in her oversight on the police department and any and all staff, Howard continues to be compensated for her role as finance director and city manager.

This past Friday, Howard’s court procedure in Gold Beach was postponed without plea entry due to Curry County District Attorney's need for additional research. A new plea date is scheduled for Decem ber 30.

The Brookings City Council has flown a city manager pro temp posi tion and is interviewing applicants.

Roger Gitlin is a retired Del Norte County (California) Supervi sor. He writes a weekly column EYE ON DEL NORTE for The Triplicate.

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Public Notices 999

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

In the Matter of the Estate of: Russell Wayne Knight, Deceased.

Case No. 22PB10284

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Roland Knight has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative c/o K.R. Olin, Attorney at Law, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, K.R. Olin, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415.

DATED and first published this 25th day of November, 2022. /s/ K.R. Olin OSB #903547

Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415 (541)469-2669 kro@wavelaw.com Published: November 25, December 2, and 9, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P353232

THE CURRY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Curry County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting and hearing, Thursday, December 15th, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners Hearing Room, County Annex, 94235 Moore Street Gold Beach, Oregon.

AND

GoToMeeting: https://meet. goto.com/curry-boc/planning-commission

Or by phone dial in: 1 (646) 749-3122

Access Code: 466-931-829

If connection instructions are needed, please contact Curry County Community Development - Planning Division at (541) 247-3304 - Penny Hudgens, Office Manager.

Commission to hear public comment before taking action on the following: 1. AD-2223 - Barnard - Riley Creek Compost, LLC - Application for operation of a green waste (yard debris and SOD debris) composting facility at Old Rock Quarry located at 94583 Quarry Road, Gold Beach.

The above project applications are available online via the Curry County Planning Commission web site https://www. co.curry.or.us/government/ planning or can be viewed at the Curry County Planning Department. Staff reports will be posted online at least 10 days prior to the hearing. Contact Becky Crockett, Planning Director if you have questions regarding these applications. Email: crockettb@co.curry. or.us or phone: (541) 2473228.

You may speak on the above applications either by attending the meeting or through the GoToMeeting identified above. You may also submit written testimony on these applications to the Planning Department up to the time of the Planning Commission hearing.

Published: November 25, 2022

Curry Coastal Pilot P353317

Steevens Storage 98744 N. Bank Chetco River Rd Brookings, OR 97415 (541) 469 - 2853

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to 2015 ORS Vol. 2 Chapter 87 § 87.691¹ Self Service Storage Facility Lien.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Saturday, December 17th, 2022, at 10:00am, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Steevens Storage, 98744 N. Bank Chetco River Rd, Oregon 97415, the following: Susan Keenan (10’x20’). Purchases must be paid for at time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at time of sale.

Sale is a subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

Auctioneer: Steevens Storage Published: November 25 and December 2, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P353316

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Del Norte will conduct a public hearing by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 11:15 A.M. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA and online VIA Zoom at media.co.del-norte.ca.us, regarding the below described topic.

single-family residential with a 13,000 square foot minimum lot size (R1-B13). The parcel itself is located at the edge of wetlands associated with Lake Earl. The proposal includes a 100-foot non-development setback from the edge of delineated wetlands; however, a well would be placed within the setback due to required setbacks from septic areas. Development of the parcel would include removal of four Sitka Spruce trees on the parcel, and the remainder would be retained. No tree removal within the 100-foot wetland buffer is proposed. Mitigation is proposed in the form of invasive species removal. The residence itself is proposed to be 30 feet tall, with a total of two stories and a footprint of approximately 2,395 square feet. B36878C - APN 110-450-009 located 210 Lakeside Loop, Crescent City, CA 95531. **

If you are unable to participate in the public hearing, you may direct written questions to the County of Del Norte Board of Supervisors, 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA 95531, or you may telephone (707) 464-7204. In addition, information may be obtained at the above address on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Kylie Goughnour, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

County of Del Norte State of California

DATED: November 17, 2022 Published: November 25, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T353311

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 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/ 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

LIEN SALE

HIOUCHI SELF STORAGE

DONATE

Dry alder and fir firewood. $280/cord. Split & delivered. 707-954-7676

The purpose of the public hearing is for the Planning

** Appeal of Coastal Development Permit for a Residence - The applicant proposes to place a single-family residence on a parcel located within the California Coastal Zone. Zoning for the parcel is

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 Cameron, Household Items Published: November 18 and 25, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T353111

a minimum parcel of Lake includes non-development dehowever, within required areas. parcel four parwould removal wetland Mitigation invaresbe two apfeet. 110-450-009 Loop, participate may the of Street, CA telephone addition, obtained on hours the 2022 25, T353311 is/are Road previous days conducted to the or information and dematerial section be misdemeanto dollars with Norte Deputy 25, T353002 STORAGE on 2022, unit: Camand

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 otherwise 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 California, County of: Del Norte.

The petition for probate requests that: Thomas O. Mitchell be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

Date: January 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 contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

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

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

Elk Valley Rancheria, California 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 Transportation Program, the Elk Valley Rancheria, California (EVR) is developing a long-range transportation plan (LRTP). The LRTP will allow for the inventory and analysis of transportation infrastructure within the regional 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 residents are the beneficiaries of tribal transportation improvements. EVR invites members of the tribal community and various interested stakeholders to attend a public meeting to ask questions and share information. The meeting will be held at the Elk Valley Rancheria Tribal Office, located at 2332 Howland Hill Road, Crescent 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 Consulting, 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

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 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 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/ 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

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 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/ 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

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

Published November 18, 25, and December 2, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P353122

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 ADMITTING WILL TO PROBATE AND APPOINTING PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE WITH FULL POWERS

The Court accepts the petition of James Christopher 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 ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that: (a) The will dated October 28, 2014, is hereby admitted to probate;

(b) James Christopher Bolli is appointed as personal representative of the estate with full powers; and (c) The personal representative is not required to file a bond, and letters testamentary will be issued forthwith to the personal representative in the manner provided by law.

Dated: November 14, 2022 /s/ Cynthia L. Beaman, Circuit Court Judge Published: November 18, 25, and December 2, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P353128

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 otherwise 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 requests that: Gary Nelson Gillespie 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: December 9, 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 issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a 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 petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181 Published: November 18, 25, and December 2, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T353133

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 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/ 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Crescent City Storage Solutions 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 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/ 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

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 representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative c/o K.R. Olin, Attorney at Law, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, K.R. Olin, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415.

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

OSB #903547

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

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, Decedent. No. 22PB06590

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-captioned estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Personal Representative, in care of the attorney for the Personal Representative at: 4742 Liberty 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 information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, 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 Representative

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

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 newspaper 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

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 101451-OR Loan No.: ******2754 Reference is made to that certain trust deed (the “Deed of Trust”) executed by LEE A BOSCO, as Grantor, to OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 3/25/2020, recorded 4/3/2020, as Instrument No. 2020-01307, in the Official Records of Curry County, Oregon, which covers the following described real property situated in Curry County, Oregon: LOT TWO (2), CRESTLINE SUBDIVISION REPLAT, LOT NINETEEN (19) AND PORTION OF LOT TWENTY (20), PLAT NO. 2004-16, RECORDED JULY 7, 2004, INSTRUMENT NO. 2004-4257, COUNTY OF CURRY AND STATE OF OREGON. APN: R35414 / 4113-05DD-04401-00 Commonly known as: 97815 CRESTLINE LOOP BROOKINGS, OR 97415 The current beneficiary is: AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the above-described real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and notice has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). The default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s

AVENUE ENTRANCE TO THE CURRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 29821 ELLENSBURG, GOLD BEACH, OR 97444, sell at public auction to the highest bidder in the form of cash equivalent (certified funds or cashier’s check) the interest in the abovedescribed real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time it executed the Deed of Trust, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Deed of Trust, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than the portion of principal that would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorneys’ fees, and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the Deed of Trust at any time not later than five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Deed of Trust, the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 10/31/2022 CLEAR RECON CORP 1050 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 858-750-7777 866-931-0036

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 misdemeanor 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

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

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY

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

Case No. 22CV21737

PUBLICATION SUMMONS

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

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

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer” or “reply”. The “motion” or “answer” or “reply” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein, along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or, if the Plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the Plaintiff. If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503-6843763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-452-7636. ARNOLD GALLAGHER P.C., Attorneys at Law, 800 Willamette Street, Suite 800, Eugene, Oregon 97401, Telephone: 541-4840188, Gregory T. Lusby, OSB No. 933490, Of Attorneys for Plaintiff.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION IS: November 25, 2022. Published: November 25, December 2, 9, and 16, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P353328 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON, FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY, PROBATE DEPARTMENT, NO. 22PB05945, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FORREST CLYDE

ROSENBERRY, DECEASED. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Regina Hackney has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at PO Box 781, Corvallis, Oregon 97339, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Robert J. Welsh, Evashevski Elliott PC, PO Box 781, Corvallis, Oregon 97339. Dated and first published on November 25, 2022. Regina Hackney, Personal Representative. Published: November 25, December 2, and 9, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P353376

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON, FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY, PROBATE DEPARTMENT, NO. 22PB05947, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EMMA LUE ROSENBERRY, DECEASED. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Regina Hackney has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at PO Box 781, Corvallis, Oregon 97339, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Robert J. Welsh, Evashevski Elliott PC, PO Box 781, Corvallis, Oregon 97339. Dated and first published on November 25, 2022. Regina Hackney, Personal Representative. Published: November 25, December 2, and 9, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P353377

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Paul Richard Pearcey, Deceased Case Number: CVPB-2022-7027

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Paul Richard Pearcey

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Hannah Marie Christine Pearcey, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.

The petition for probate requests that: Hannah Marie Christine Pearcey be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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: December 20, 2022 Time: 11:00am Dept.: 4 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person

or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Chris Carol Hamer (SBN 105752) Stokes, Hamer, Kirk & Eads, LLP 381 Bayside Road, Ste. A Arcata, CA 95521 (707) 822-1771

Published: November 25, December 2, and 9, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T353382

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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

This Business is conducted by: a corporation

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 11/18/2022

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

Signed:/s/ Leslie L. Barnes, CEO, T. A. Barnes and Associates, Inc.

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

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

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DEL NORTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the COUNTY OF DEL NORTE will hold a public hearing to consider the requests listed below. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO APPEAR AND BE HEARD. Comments may be submitted in writing at, or prior to, the hearing. Those wishing to be notified of the final action must submit a written request. Appeals must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by December 19, 2022.

If you challenge the decision of the Planning Commission, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

DATE OF HEARING: December 7, 2022

TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE OF HEARING: 981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA 95531 and VIA Zoom and media.delnorte.ca.us

*** Use Permit for an Overheight / Oversize Accessory Dwelling Unit. The applicant is proposing to construct an oversize / overheight accessory dwelling unit that is approximately 42’x40’ (footprint), with a total height of 22’11”, approximately 840 square feet of living space, and approximately 1189 square feet of garage space (total square footage equaling approximately 2029). This district requires a conditional use permit for accessory buildings over 16 feet in

height and over 1200 square feet in area. This district is zoned RR-2 (in a D combining district. General plan land use for this area is rural residential (1 dwelling unit per 5 acres). UP2304 – APN 101-200-009 – 159 Compass Court, Smith River, CA 95567.

*** Use Permit for an Overheight Accessory Building. The applicant is proposing to construct an accessory building 39’ long by 30’ wide totaling approximately 1170 square feet. The building is proposed to be 17’ 7” which exceeds the 16’ allowable height for an accessory building without a conditional use permit. The parcel is currently developed with a single-family residence. The project site is zoned R1A (Residential and Agricultural) with a minimum lot area of 1 acre. The proposed overheight accessory building will be used for personal use only and not for residential or commercial use. General Plan land use for this area is rural residential. UP2307 – APN 105-240-052 – 100 Meadow Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531.

Please contact the County Planning Division at (707) 464-7254 with any questions.

DATE: November 21, 2022 Del Norte County Planning Division

Community Development Department Published: November 25, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T353445

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING DEL NORTE COUNTY

COMMISSION

PLANNING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the County of Del Norte will hold a public hearing to consider the requests listed below. All persons are invited to appear and be heard. Comments may be submitted in writing at, or prior to, the hearing. Those wishing to be notified of the final action must submit a written request. Appeals must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by December 19, 2022. If you challenge the decision of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. The following project(s) are located within the California Coastal Zone:

DATE OF HEARING: December 7, 2022 TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: 981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA 95531 and VIA Zoom and media.delnorte.ca.us

*** Use Permit for Lower Stotenburg Creek Fish Passage Project. Stotenburg Creek flows parallel to Fred Haight Drive and enters the mainstem Smith River approximately 0.8 miles upstream from the Del Norte County boat ramp and approximately 5.9 miles upstream of the mouth of the Smith River. The project is located along 0.5 miles of Stotenburg Creek beginning at the mouth of the creek, where it meets the mainstem of the Smith River, and extends upstream to just northwest of Cedar Lodge Lane. The project will restore habitat by: 1) Removing the four crossings, two of which will be replaced and upgraded; 2) installing an engineered log jam, 400’ of willow baffles, 5 large wood structures, and 5 beaver dam analogs to increase channel complexity and connectivity; 3) recontouring the channel to enhance connection to the Smith River and to establish floodplain connectivity; and, 4) controlling invasive and enhancing native riparian vegetation and installing cattle exclusion fencing throughout the 0.5-mile project area.

APN 105-020-050 & -068 –UP2303C located near 2900 S. Fred Haight Drive, Smith River, CA 95567 Please contact the County Planning Division at (707) 464-7254 with any questions. DATE: November 21, 2022 Del Norte County Planning Division Community Development Department Published: November 25, 2022

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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.

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 (after the Sunday Community Kitchen meal), 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

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

Friday, December 2

Chetco Activity Center T’ai Chi: 9:00 am and 10:30 am

Azalea Park – Walk with Ease: 10:30 am

The police blotter is an excerpt of a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies.

All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

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

Monday 11/14

• 1:21 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 4:41 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 4:54 Easy Near Manor Park, Criminal Mischief

• 8:26 900 block of Chetco

Ave, Telephone Harassment

• 10:01 Mulberry and Spruce, Suspicious Conditions

• 11:28 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Traffic Crash Without Injury

• 13:51 16200 block of Hwy 101 S, Dispute/Fight

• 15:35 6500 block of Lucky Ln, Disorderly Conduct

• 16:22 300 block of 5th St, Criminal Trespass

• 16:51 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 18:46 101 and Willow, Traffic Stop

• 18:50 16200 block of Hwy 101 S, Dispute/Fight

• 18:51 Hwy 101 and Center, Traffic Stop

• 18:59 300 block of 5th St, Suspicious Conditions

• 18:59 Chetco and Willow, Traffic Stop

• 19:18 5th and Elk,

Brookings Tax-Aide seeks volunteers

Brookings Tax-Aide is recruiting volunteer tax preparers for the upcoming AARP Foundation Tax-Aide season. Volunteers do not need to have any experience in tax, accounting or even math to assist. Non-tax preparer greeter and scheduler positions are also available.

Two information sessions are planned. The first will be held on Thursday, December 1 at 1PM.

Alternately, you can attend on Tuesday, December 6 at 10AM. Both sessions are being held at the Chetco Activity Center, 550 Chetco Ln., Brookings (above Subway Restaurant).

Attendees will learn details

and responsibilities of the program, as well as benefits of volunteering. Volunteer training will begin with self-paced internet training modules. The Tax-Aide season runs from Feb. 1 through April 15.

All volunteers pass certification tests to prepare them to provide tax help.

Every single tax return is reviewed by the most experienced tax preparers in the program to ensure correct returns.

New volunteers will be provided additional time and training as well as personal mentors to ensure their comfort in the process. Also, volunteers receive free tax

BROOKINGS POLICE BLOTTER

Traffic Stop

Tuesday 11/15

• 0:15 Chetco and Pacific, Traffic Stop

• 2:01 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Assist Public

• 3:44 Willow and Chetco, Traffic Stop

• 3:54 500 block of 5th St, Disorderly Conduct

• 4:35 Chetco Near Lucky Ln, Traffic Stop

• 4:40 400 block of Spruce St, Theft

• 6:28 Hwy101 and Oak, Suspicious Conditions

• 9:19 7000 block of W Park Ct, Theft of Services

• 11:27 600 block of Pioneer Rd, Alarm

• 11:47 800 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 12:45 700 block of Chetco Ave, Suspicious Conditions

• 13:18 700 block of Elk Dr, Criminal Trespass

• 15:18 1700 block of Arch Ln, Dispute/Fight

• 15:20 15500 block of Hwy 101, Assault

• 16:54 15500 block of Oceanview Dr, Threats

• 20:19 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Disorderly Conduct

• 22:14 300 block of Fern Ave, Prowler

Wednesday 11/16

• 2:44 96900 block of Hampton Rd, Dispute/Fight

• 7:04 Beach and Chetco, Traffic Stop

• 7:17 101 and Oak, Traffic Stop

• 11:40 800 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 12:13 98400 block of Van Pelt Dr, Suspicious Conditions

• 12:49 96900 block of Hampton Rd, Theft

• 13:22 300 block of 5th St, Hit & Run

• 13:38 98200 block of South Bank Chetco River Rd, Suspicious Conditions

• 14:51 Chetco and Parkview, Traffic Crash Without Injury

• 15:02 600 block of Hemlock St, Criminal Trespass

• 15:57 400 block of Fern Ave, Theft

• 16:42 96100 block of Cape Ferrelo Rd, Criminal Trespass

• 17:07 Chetco and Parkview, Assist Public

• 17:19 Chetco and Easy, Driving While Suspended

• 17:34 700 block of Chetco Ave, Theft

• 19:40 600 block of

preparation for themselves, their friends and families, and reimbursement for travel expenses. Volunteers who serve four to eight hours a week can make a big difference for their community!

Sponsored by the IRS and AARP Foundation, TaxAide provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who

are over 50 and have low to moderate in-come.

AARP reports that nationally, Tax-Aide has lost 30% of its volunteers in the past two years due to the pandemic, and its ability to help those in need has been affected. Volunteers can attend one of information sessions mentioned above or email Dave Carlson at davecarlson98@hotmail. com.

DEATH NOTICES

Chetco Ave, Suspicious Conditions

• 19:44 97900 block of Shopping Center Ave, Traffic Crash Without Injury

• 19:40 1600 block of Hwy 101, Traffic Stop

• 20:35 Chetco Near Ransom, Traffic Stop

• 20:51 5th near Railroad, Traffic Stop

• 22:41 Chetco Near Oak, Traffic Stop

• 22:57 Chetco and Willow, Traffic Stop

Friday 11/18

• 0:58 Chetco and Harris Heights, Traffic Stop

• 5:37 Chetco and Fern, Traffic Stop

• 9:17 700 block of Spruce St, Traffic Crash Without Injury

• 10:35 300 block of Meridian St, Suspicious Conditions

• 10:48 800 block of Elk Dr, Criminal Trespass

• 11:18 500 block of 5th St, Criminal Trespass

• 12:44 1000 block of Chetco Ave, Dispute/Fight

• 14:20 400 block of Azalea Park Rd, Harassment

• 16:52 12500 block of Hwy 101, Traffic Crash Without Injury

• 17:11 1100 block of Fifield St, Suspicious Conditions

• 17:16 1600 block of Hwy 101 N, Suspicious Conditions

• 17:31 Center and 101, Traffic Stop

• 20:04 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Prowler

• 20:44 700 block of Pio-

neer Rd, Criminal Mischief

• 21:04 97800 block of Harbor View Cir, Burglary

• 21:30 300 block of S Hazel, Fire

• 22:00 800 block of Chetco Ave, Intoxicated Subject

Saturday 11/19

• 0:10 600 block of Easy Manor Dr, Dispute/Fight

• 1:39 900 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 3:52 Mill Beach and Railroad, Traffic Stop

• 5:25 North Bank Chetco River Rd MP 5, Tree Down

• 8:32 900 block of Wharf, Theft

• 12:32 700 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 13:00 5th and Elk, Assist Public

• 14:05 Chetco and Oak, Traffic Stop

• 14:38 Chetco and Bridge, Traffic Stop

• 14:46 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 15:11 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 15:16 Chetco and Pacific, Traffic Stop

• 15:29 400 block of Fern, Disorderly Conduct

• 15:46 300 block of 5th St, Theft

• 17:05 300 block of 5th St, Criminal Trespass

• 18:51 1000 block of 5th St, DUII

• 19:03 300 block of 5th St, Eluding

• 20:29 900 block of Chetco Ave, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle

• 20:53 Chetco and Oak, Traffic Stop

Contributed photo

The Brookings Emblem Club #265 recently made an effort to make Christmas bright for troops stationed away from home. The club mailed 2,100 letters to troops. Pictured are, from left, Carol Swain, PP, and Elsie Wooley, PP.

Donna May (Sealy) Nicholson

Brookings resident Donna May (Sealy) Nicholson passed away on October 30, 2022 at the age of 76. No services are planned. Redwood Memorial Chapel assisted the family.

leader to show him the way! He does very well with other dogs and with well mannered children. He is housebroken and treat motivated. He doesn’t seem to enjoy cats.

dog breeds, each with its own behavior, size and temperament standards. For example, a golden retriever may behave much differently than a toy poodle. The same can be said for cats; cat breeds vary and each has its own notable characteristics. The following are a few popular cat breeds and what owners can expect if they open their homes to these felines, courtesy of PetHealthZone® and Cat Fanciers’ association.

• Abyssinian: A popular cat breed, abyssinians are elegant and regallooking. While affectionate, they tend not to be lap cats, but are known for their curiosity and playfulness. These cats come in four different ruddy colors.

• American Bobtail: This cat has a short tail and tufted ears and toes. It resembles the wild bobcat. Some say these cats are dog-like in their personalities. They may enjoy greeting family and some can even be leash-trained.

• Bengal: Bengals look like a wild cat with their spotted coats. They are extremely intelligent and require much energy to stimulate them mentally.

• Burmese: Burmese cats like spending time with their families

and bonding with people. They hail from Thailand, although it was rumored the cats were from Burma, and come in American and British variations.

• Devon Rex: With its oversized ears, the Devon Rex can look like a cartoon character. And a character he or she is, preferring to curl up on a warm lap or follow people around the house. The breed also has a hint of mischievousness, so watch out.

• Himalayan: Puffy and beautiful, these cats desire petting and grooming. They were bred by crossing Persian and Siamese cats to produce a striking mix. Himalayans are affectionate, intelligent and extroverted.

• Maine Coon: These cats got their name from the legend that they’re a cross between a cat and a racoon.

This isn’t the case, but Maine Coons are among the largest cat breeds in the world and have fur and tails that resembles a wild racoon’s. Peopleoriented, intelligent and easy-going are some traits associated with this breed.

• Persian: Persians have scrunched faces and silky, owing coats. They tend to be quiet and gentle, and will offer unconditional love to owners. They can take a while to warm up to new people.

• Siamese: These cats look similar to Burmese, and also hail from Thailand. Brown paws and blue eyes give them a striking look. They’re quite talkative and very intelligent.

With scores of cat breeds, people can undoubtedly nd felines that t their lifestyles.