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Change coming for the Brookings city government

BY WILL LOHRE Country Media

The Brookings City Council announced two changes to the city government during the Special Council Meeting on Monday. Christy Wurster will take over as the pro-tem City Manager, and Isaac Hodges will replace Brad Alcorn on the City Council.

Wurster will take over as pro-tem

City Manager from Gary Milliman, who has been in the role since July.

Milliman, the City Manager in Brookings from 2008 until 2018, assumed the position when the current City Manager, Janell Howard, was placed on administrative leave.

Howard has been the city manager in Brookings since 2018, but the Brookings City Council placed her on paid leave in July. Howard has been under investigation since

September following a criminal theft charge.

Milliman did not comment on Howard but offered insight into Wurster and her qualifications. They worked with each other when Wurster was city manager in Silverton, OR, and had contact through the Oregon City Managers Association.

"I'm familiar with her reputation in the city manager field, which is

excellent," Milliman said. "I recommended her for the position here, and I think she'll do fine."

Milliman also clarified that Alcorn stepped down to prepare for his role as the Curry County Commissioner. Alcorn's term on the city council was designated to continue until January 2025. While Alcorn will take office in January, he felt it necessary to step down from the city council.

Brookings City Council hopes to have Wurster's appointment in effect December 1, with her term as pro-tem manager lasting no longer than six months. Wurster's role will include directing the city budget and finances and managing city records and elections.

Port Orford celebrates small businesses in style

BY BREEANA LAUGHLIN The Pilot

Port Orford was in full holiday swing for Shop Small Saturday.

Locals and visitors came out to shop and hop on and off a free holiday trolley throughout the day in support of local small businesses. The trolley stopped at 16 small businesses along the route.

Everyone who visited one of the participating businesses got a sticker. The more shops each person visited, the more tickets they received for a raffle held later that evening at the crab pot tree lighting ceremony at St. Christopher Episcopal Church.

Coastal Swag was one of more than a dozen businesses that participated in the Shop Small Saturday event. Their cool and eclectic stop was a popular destination along the route.

Coastal Swag co-owner Story Tsetsakis said a lot of local artisans contribute their talents to the store, including youth entrepreneurs that make magnets, cards and other items. Shop owners pride themselves on having unique and useful gift items.

“We definitely have something for everyone and we like to keep it that way,” Tsetsakis said.

The small business owner said it was a busy weekend at Coastal Swag. Santa came to visit on Friday and the shop had a good turn out for

Volleyball teams go pink to improve local cancer outcomes

Port Orford begins effort to replace crane

THE PILOT

The Port of Port Orford has published a Request for Proposals to carry out the Port’s Crane Replacement Project. Qualified bidders are encouraged to submit bids to the Port for consideration before the deadline at 4 p.m., January 2, 2023. A copy of the RFP can be found on the Port website’s home page: https://portofportorford.org/ rfp-crane-replacement-project/.

This project is part of the Port’s Redevelopment Plan, which includes plans for a high capacity pump ashore seawater delivery system, a Dock Road strengthening and slope stabilization project, and a Seafood Hub.

The Oregon Transportation Commission approved a $1.6M grant to the Port of Port Orford for its Crane Replacement Project. The total cost of the project is $2.3M, and the Port has secured matching funds from Business Oregon in the form of a $694,000 low interest loan.

The Crane Replacement Project will include two 50-ton cranes, used to launch vessels going to sea

Isaac Hodges will take Alcorn's place. Hodges is a Brookings native and works for the Curry Health Network.

Photo by Breeana Laughlin/The Pilot

During Shop Small Saturday in Port Orford, a holiday trolly carried shoppers from business to business, adding a Christmas cheer to one of the biggest shopping days of the year.

Contributed photo

The Brookings-Harbor volleyball team recently donated $1,000 to a local foundation to improve breast cancer outcomes in Curry County.

The BHHS volleyball team decided to donate the profits from their annual Pink Night fundraiser in October to Curry Health Foundation. Members of the volleyball team sold special Pink Night t-shirts and 50/50 tickets to support the worthwhile community cause this year.

"We are very proud that our athletes work hard both on and off the court and participate in community service. They did a great job," aid Vanessa Nidiffer, the high school head volleyball coach. Pictured is the Brookings Harbor junior varsity volleyball team on Pink Night.

and other seafood product handling equipment. The Port lands an average $5M in ex-vessel value seafood each year, contributing an average of $7M to Oregon’s economy, and employing ~30% of the local workforce in commercial fishing, processing, and related jobs.

High capacity cranes are required due to the Port's open ocean configuration, which necessitates the unique high dock, aka "dolly dock." One benefit of this configuration is the absence of a bar crossing, which allows more safe days for those working at sea.

The two new cranes will provide the redundancy needed to ensure all vessels can be retrieved during deteriorating sea conditions, improving safety for ocean going vessels of all kinds.

The Port Commission chose to pursue funding to replace the existing aging cranes after several years of increased major maintenance and interruptions of vital operations, leading to lost economic opportunity of as much as $2M over the past 5 years, and increasing safety concerns. The Port will contract with a Construction Project Management firm to manage the project, which will include meetings with stakeholders and tenants concerning the dock reconfigurations required for the new equipment.

“We’re excited to secure these funds to upgrade this critical infrastructure for our district citizens and tenants. The implementation of two modernized cranes will provide double the current lifting capacity. This upgrade will result in reduced wear and tear on the equipment, resulting in longer life for the cranes, and the redundancy of having two identical

cranes will enable a continuous maintenance program and enhanced safety," said Pat Cox, port manager

“The doubling of capacity will allow for somewhat longer, larger, and heavier vessels to enjoy our unique offerings. Since the beginning of time, fishermen have graduated to larger boats for increased safety , and production. Many local fishermen, myself included , own permits that allow for substantial increases in size, but port infrastructure has always fallen short of meeting those needs. In the past, highliners have been forced to move their businesses and families to realize that growth. This project is retention , highliner retention, and it's critical to the Port's solvency. Additionally we will work with contractors developing and maintaining the federally mandated offshore wind

energy boon by resupplying and fueling vessels involved in those operations. Port Orford sits smack in the middle of current offshore wind lease areas, making for shorter, quicker and cheaper resupply voyages. Utilizing the unmatched crane capacity and proximity would certainly expedite the completion of Oregon arrays. Shrinking the carbon footprint of a program intended to shrink our carbon footprint , would include efficiency at every opportunity. This project fits the bill. There are 700 other reasons that this is awesome for our community, but I will spare you for now,” said Brett Webb, commercial fisherman and Port Commission vice president.

“We are very excited to get new product hoists. Our product hoist is also in need of replacement,” said Vicki Nowlin with NorCal.

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small business Saturday.

Tsetsakis said she appreciated those who support small businesses during the holidays.

“The small businesses are the heart of the community - I believe personally,” she said. “It's little shops that help keep small towns going.”

Coastal Swag owners like to help with school sponsor-

ships and fundraisers, she added.

Pacific Coast Trolley from Brookings had their trolley fully decked out with wreaths and festive lighting.

They took a 20 to 30 minute route that stopped at Coastal Swag and a variety of small businesses on and off Highway 101 for the Shop Small Saturday event.

Restaurants and markets were featured along with small businesses selling collectible knick-knacks, art gal-

leries, florists, beauty items and even pet supplies.

Later that night, the small coastal town also celebrated their fishing and crabbing heritage with their annual Port Orford Crab Pot Tree Lighting.

The party started at 5 p.m. with the tree lighting take place at nautical twilight about 5:30 p.m. Visitors to St. Christopher Episcopal Church were treated with a holiday mug, as well as variety of holiday snacks.

Community members even took part in a holiday sing along.

The tree lighting event was sponsored by The Port Orford Arts Council.

Contributed photo

The Port of Port Orford will soon replace its high-capacity crane as part of the port's redevelopment campaign.

Photo by Breeana Laughlin/The Pilot

After a day of shopping in Port Orford, residents of the city gathered to celebrate the lighting of their city's Crab Pot Tree.

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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.

Friday, December 2

Chetco Activity Center

T’ai Chi: 9:00 am and 10:30 am

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

Saturday, December 3

Final Tolowa Coast Education Event of 2022

Location details provided upon RSVP

Join Fisheries Biologists Jolyon Walkley and Jesse Nolan for a field trip and discussion on all things salmon! Topics include the salmon lifecycle, identification, behavior, and current salmonid monitoring efforts in the Smith River. We may

be able to witness spawning salmon. Email tkdettmar@ gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Sunday, December 4 "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, December 5

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

The Wild Rivers Symphony and Wind Ensemble “Winter Canyon” Concert Trinity Lutheran Church, 1200 Easy Street: 7:00 pm 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.

Tuesday, December 6

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

Mountain Drive Special Road District Meeting 98354 Thomas Lane, Brookings: 9:00 am

Wednesday, December 7

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 8

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 9

Chetco Activity Center

T’ai Chi: 9:00 am and 10:30 am

Azalea Park – Walk with Ease: 10:30 am

Weather permitting

Saturday, December 10

Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) Training OSU Port Orford Field Station, 444 Jackson St, Port Orford: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The COASST Beached Bird program is focused on the intersection of science, conservation, and communities. COASST participants help make a difference for the environment by collecting data on beach-cast carcasses of marine birds and marine debris on a monthly basis to establish the baseline pattern of beached bird mortality on North Pacific beaches.

Sunday, December 11

"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.

Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) Training Chetco Activity Center 550 Chetco Ln, Brookings:

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The COASST Beached Bird program is focused on the intersection of science, conservation, and communities. COASST participants help make a difference for the environment by collecting data on beach-cast carcasses of marine birds and marine debris on a monthly basis to establish the baseline pattern of beached bird mortality on North Pacific beaches.

There will be a short break in the middle of each session for lunch, so please bring your own sack lunch. Participants need NO prior experience with scientific data collection, just a commitment to survey a specific beach at least once a month.

For more information and to reserve your training spot, call COASST at 206221-6893 or email coasst@ uw.edu.

Monday, December 12

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

Beginner lessons 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Intermediate lessons 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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

Tuesday, December 13

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

Wild Rivers Soccer ClubAnnual General Meeting Coastal Home Health & Hospice conference room, 585 Fifth St, Brookings: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Wednesday, December 14 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

Cape Ferrelo Rural Fire Protection District

Monthly Board Meeting: 6:00 pm - open to the public Prior month's minutes posted on the bulletin board at 96349 Cape Ferrelo Rd

Thursday, December 15

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!

Merkley, Wyden announce $800,000 for rural emergency health care

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that Oregon will receive $801,300 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Emergency Rural Health Care Grant program to support organizations and facilities across Oregon provide vital emergency rural health care and food assistance to rural communities.

“These grants awarded to Oregon will help provide crucial support in ensuring Oregon’s rural families have access to the health care and food on the table they need to

thrive,” said Merkley, a member of the appropriations subcommittee that funds the USDA. “These funds from USDA will help ensure rural Oregon communities get the resources they need to stay healthy.”

“These funds to strengthen health care and fight hunger are lifelines for rural Oregonians counting on local hospitals and organizations in their communities for help,” Wyden said. “I’m glad these federal grants are heading to our state, and I’ll keep battling for similar federal investments that bolster rural quality

of life throughout Oregon.”

The USDA Emergency Rural Health Care program provides up to $500 million in grant funding to help broaden access to COVID-19 testing and vaccines, rural health care services, and food assistance through food banks and food distribution facilities.

Award information

1. Harney District Hospital: $273,400 to purchase and install a laboratory chemistry analyzer and medication dispensing system to

improve the hospital's ability to provide quick, reliable testing.

2. Brookings Harbor Community Helpers: $250,200 to support increased staffing including the hiring of a bilingual interpreter and advocate to bridge the gap with the Hispanic community.

3. Columbia Memorial Hospital: $113,000 to upgrade the hospital’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and create a new cold storage to increase vaccine storage capabilities.

4. Grande Ronde Hospital:

$88,200 to ensure they have the needed funds to purchase hospital equipment and enhance its capabilities to respond to COVID-19 by providing enhanced medical services.

5. Florence Food Share: $48,600 to help fund increased staffing costs related to the COVID pandemic.

6. Harney County Senior and Community Services Center (HCSC): $27,900 to purchase a refrigerated food truck, a commercial freezer, and transportable coolers for their food pantry.

Commissioner Court Boice RespondsPublic Forum

David Rupkalvis; 8-14-22 Pilot

Editorial Opinion, Curry Libraries,

Sexual Material Content: The Boice Library Resolution that I submitted to the Curry Board of Commissioners had absolutely nothing to do with recommending book banning or censuring. It simply requested that we as caring adults be a little more guarded in helping to protect underaged and unsupervised children. I believed then and still of course believe now that we should simply place any controversial Sexual Material established in our Public Libraries behind the counter until parents check the books or in-formation out and if they then choose to introduce to their own children.

Frankly, I really don’t concern myself with National Library Association mandates. Also, early in my resolution, I made it clear the Curry Board of Commissioners claimed no authority, only stating a request in representing what many Curry Citizens felt was a reasonable approach and obligation to be more aware for unsuspecting or curious kids. The extreme left sadly and essentially went into orbit using horribly negative terms and spinning untruths. Unfortunately, my resolution didn’t pass with the other two Commissioners anyway. However, to me, doing nothing on this and similar issues is not an option. I have nine grandchildren, so I will always work diligently to protect our children and families!

Steven Plaxco; 10-7-22; Pilot Letter to Editor, Boice Homeless Plan: I don’t in anyway wish to be disrespectful to Mr. Plaxco, however it is obvious he has issues. As my preliminary concept clearly identifies, all Homeless Veterans, whether residents or not along with all actual Curry Citizens, especially families suffering and experiencing homelessness are our first focus and highest priority. I believe we all likewise clearly have that cultural responsibility. My basic approach is to transport non-residents with Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health issues to Salem where they can receive critical help. We simply do not have adequate resources here to properly assist. If Mr. Plaxco and whoever is advising him would have simply taken the time to read the Boice Homeless plan, they could have been assured

that he as a Veteran and his needs are whom we foremost wish to help. I stand by my solid six-year record in being fully engaged in Curry Veteran concerns, is-sues, and assistance. I will always work diligently for our Vets!

Jason Liddell; 10-28-22; Pilot Letter to Editor, November Ballot Measure 112: Amending our Oregon Constitution in my view should never be a simple matter. I consistently follow the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association Lobby – This is a very complex issue and Citizens Initiative. The strong OSAA opposition to Measure 112 obviously carried a great deal of credibility with me. They would not support whatsoever due to many likely negative long-term consequences, some that will be very costly to our County in particular related to our tremendous incarceration expenses. For the Curry County Taxpayers, our Jail in Gold Beach totals around $120 per inmate-day, plus their medical needs that State Law unfortunately requires our local Citizens to also bear that burden. That is sometimes staggering! Requiring those held that are capable of working to help off-set some of those costs is hardly in my view unjust punishment. In fact, most citizens believe it’s quite reasonable. I and every person I know, of course do not support nor condone slavery in any form, period! Any claims to the contrary are simply delusional. One of my greatest heroes that I’ve ever had the privilege of studying was William Wilberforce. He was the devoted Jesus Christ fol-lower who in the 1830’s and 40’s almost singlehandedly abolished the English-Great Britain Slave Trade. Most of the people that initiated measure 112 are decent people, Mr. Liddell though represents the ‘extreme left’. In my view, he and others who share his views would be much more helpful within our society, fighting and speaking out against the evil Drug Cartels and Sex Traffickers if I may offer just a couple of examples. Again, I will always work diligently to protect our children and families!

Thank You

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

Court Boice Curry County Oregon Commissioner

It's bad enough

letters to the editor

It’s bad enough that all but one of our duly elected Coos-Curry Elec tric Co-op directors don’t believe in, or practice, transparency and honesty. It’s even worse that they discriminate against that person’s advocacy for us, the member/own ers, and exclude participation, de spite the fact that she was re-elected by us.

DON’T Be Fooled! The owner/ members of the Co-op are NOT the only ones who will be paying. Increased costs will be passed on to ALL, with increased rents, etc. in the entire CCEC service area. And, who knows how these costs will be shared by the franchised Cities & South Coast lumber?

In 2020, the revised by-laws were amended to include the ability of CCEC to “PROVIDE” broad band services. That did not include/ reveal that they were establish ing a profit-making corporation with themselves as the corporate directors. And we, owner/members were given no vote while we are at significant financial risk i.e. left holding the bag.

The CCEC directors have recent ly approved a $60 million unse cured loan for Beacon Broadband with CoBank. CCEC is “guarantee ing payment.” CCEC Resolution 2022-07 (9/23/22). That’s OUR money.

in the community as a go-to event. We also have partnered with the Friends of the Langlois Library for years- sharing the work of holding such an event. We are so grateful for this association-it is a joy to work with this group.

Finally, our appreciation to all the vendors- again, too numerous to list- however everyone had won derful products and the personal touch added to over-all impression of of a warm, vibrant, welcoming event. We are planning to sponsor the same next year. After all, the fair has become a local tradition. If you have never attended, please mark your new 2023 calendars for November 17 and 18th at the Lions Club. If you would be a returnee, we will be happy to see you also.

Deanna McDermott Langlois Lions Club

Legitimate question

So... at this point I have a legitimate question for the Pilot's editorial staff:

Are letters to the editor so few and infrequent that you have liter ally no choice but to regularly run Kellie Evan's extreme right-wing, anti-library diatribes for the sake of filling space?

sociological explanations of why people steal, let's take a look at the simple differences -

When you get a speeding ticket the officer says "Have a nice day" and you are free to go on about your business. When you are arrested for theft you get put into handcuffs, stuffed into a patrol car, taken to the county jail and formally booked, fingerprinted and charged. You then have to obtain legal counsel and you are tried in court. A speeding ticket may be a couple hundred dollars, whereas a theft charge could be a fine of several thousand dollars and include a jail term.

Almost everyone has received a speeding ticket at some time in their lives, I have received two or three myself. But, being charged with theft is something very few people have in their record. You can get almost any job despite a speeding ticket but a theft conviction severely limits your options, especially if it involves money. Theft is a violation of trust.

I have many friends who have received speeding tickets. Sure, you can be friends with a thief, just don't invite them to your house for dinner.

This newspaper’s letters to the editor are limited to a maximum of 350 words and will be edited for grammar, spelling and blatant inaccuracies. Unsubstantiated or irresponsible allegations,or personal attacks on any individual, will not be published. Letters containing details presented as facts rather than opinions must include their sources. All submissions must include the author’s full name, local street address and telephone number (only the name and city of residence will be published).

Brookings City Council “Week ly Update”(9/23/22) states that, “… a Beacon subcontractor bored through an eight inch water main on Mountain View Drive, resulting in a public works crew response that lasted seven hours.” In addition it states, “We have had numerous citizen complaints during this broadband construction project.” They/WE will be billed for the cost of repairs.

The 10/7/20 “Weekly Update” documents an OSU study, “Oregon by the Numbers,” which provides information concerning Curry County. According to this study, “95.7% of the county has access to broadband.”

How does ORS 62.215 apply? Does Oregon’s Public Records Law apply? And how do we hold elected officials accountable?

McDonald

Thank you

The Langlois Lions wish to thank community volunteers and bakers (too many to list) for contributing to the very successful Langlois Holiday Craft Fair held November 18th and 19th. This event has been going on for an unbelievable 30 years or so and is now enshrined

Or are you so eager to receive something representative of this nation's ongoing, inflammatory cul ture wars that you'll continue giving her what amounts to a regular col umn for the sake of "representing both sides" of an argument?

Either way, the inordinately high amount of oxygen you've given to this conspiracy theory-driven "is sue" seems to speak more to the Pi lot's last gasp attempt to hang onto their declining readership, rather than an attempt to add to respectful, constructive civic dialogue.

Please note, I am an (exhausted) employee of the Chetco Communi ty Public Library District, speaking as an (exhausted) private citizen.

Katlyn Liddell Brookings

Theft is not like speeding

In response to Roger Gitlin's, Guest Column, November 24, suggesting that Janell Howard's theft charge is like a speeding ticket: that just simply is not true. My husband was a criminal sociologist for many years at several penal institutions and as you would expect we had many conversations about the cases he worked. I can assure you there is a huge difference between speeding and theft.

Without going into the

For Mr. Gitlin and Mayor Ron Hedenskog to suggest that City Manager, Janell Howard's arrest for theft is like a speeding ticket is to insult the intelligence of the citizens of Brookings.

Margaret Kline Eugene

A hopeful message

I’d like to suggest that we put aside our differences this holiday season and maybe if we’re lucky, we may get used to getting along with each other and being merry. Let’s look past our political biases and all things that distance us from one another and see each other as co-habitants of this great and beautiful planet and children of a wonderful and loving God.

Let’s try and remember that while we may not always agree with each other, we don’t need to castigate one another when we don’t agree.

Most of us are doing our best and someone else is not always responsible for our problems.

It’s time to put our frowns down. It’s time to raise our hopes. It’s time to smile at one another. Let’s start today and maybe if we all get going on this, we may look forward to a very happy new year! Let me be the first to wish you one.

Avery Freauxbischer Brookings

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Public Notices 999

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CorrectCare takes the privacy and security of its customers, and those under their supervision, very seriously and protecting their information is essential to us. Currently, CorrectCare does not have any evidence that any patients’ health information may have been misused but, out of an abundance of caution, is offering free credit and identity theft monitoring services including dark web monitoring for one year to any individuals potentially impacted by this event.

CorrectCare is sending individual notification letters to potentially impacted individuals.

erage’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.

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

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Garage Sales 702

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Stereo, TV & Video 713

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At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at10:00 a.m., the Board of Supervisors will vote on an ordinance amending the maximum length of stay permitted in County campgrounds. The new rules will state that no person may stay in a single park in excess of seven nights during any 30-day period. No person may stay in excess of 21 nights combined in all county parks in any 30-day period. No person may stay in excess of 90 nights combined in all county parks within a single calendar year.

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

Dated: November 23, 2022 Kylie Goughnour, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of Del Norte Published: December 2, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T353609

*Notice of Cybersecurity Incident Potentially Impacting Current or Former Inmates*

If you were incarcerated in Del Norte County Jail and received outside medical care between April 13, 2015, and April 15, 2022, your personal health information (PHI) may have been exposed. CorrectCare, a third-party administrator under contract with the Del Norte County Jail, discovered an exposure of personal health information for certain

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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 Death-

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

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 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

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

has Mathe California, reMarie aprepresenestate the if probate. are in authority under AdministraAupersonal many court certain howevrepresentative notice unless or proposed adbe interested to good should will follows:

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

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

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).

ell 4700 Lake Earl Drive

Crescent City, CA 95531 (719) 337-3114

Publish: November 18, 25, and December 2, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T352998

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

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 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.

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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Crescent City Bicycles 1076 Hwy 101 S Crescent City, CA 95531

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.

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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 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

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’)

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

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. Mitch-

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

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

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

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 person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181

Published: November 18, 25, and December 2, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T353133

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.

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 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

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

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

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 failure

187.110, AT THE ELLENSBURG 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

Rent to open in Brookings this weekend

musical Rent comes to the Chetco Playhouse this December.

Set in the East Village of New York City at the height of the AIDS epidemic, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon, with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Rent will run for three weekends, opening on December 2nd and closing

on December 18th. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00pm. Doors open 45 minutes prior to curtain.

The Chetco Playhouse is located at 1240 Chetco Ave. in Brookings.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for students and can be bought online at chetcopp. booktix.com, at the door, or call 541-469-1857 to reserve a seat.

Rent contains mature themes and content. Visit chetcopelicanplayers.org for more information.

Food drive provides food for Coos, Curry counties

Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative and Beacon Broadband organized another successful annual food drive, and this year, the donations exceeded the record set in previous years.

Throughout October, the two organizations rallied to encourage community members and employees to donate towards the annual food drive.

The community once again showed its generosity in full, and over 3,045 pounds of food were collected and distributed throughout Brookings, Gold Beach, Port Orford, Coquille and Myrtle Point.

The two organizations and the Coos-Curry Elec tric Charitable Foundation also donated $2,280 to be distributed to food banks and pantries throughout the region.

As a cooperative, Co

os-Curry Electric was found ed on the seven cooperative principles. One of those principles is “Concern for Community.” What began as a vision to assure rural communities across the south coast of Oregon receive electric service has now transformed into focusing on enhancing our members’ lives. The same vision that Beacon Broadband is follow ing today.

“For Coos-Curry Electric and Beacon Broadband, our annual food drive embodies the cooperative spirit by coming together as a team to show kindness and support for others.” Says Keith Bu chhalter, Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, marketing and member services manag er. “We pride ourselves in belonging to the communities we serve, and we can’t think of a better way to give back to the community.”

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 541-469-3411

Beachwalkers wanted for coastal seabird survey

On December 10 and 11, the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team will be delivering two free training sessions for members of the community - one in Port Or ford and a second in Brook ings. The COASST Beached Bird program is focused on the intersection of science, conservation, and commu nities. COASST participants help make a difference for the environment by collecting data on beach-cast carcasses of marine birds and marine debris on a monthly basis to establish the baseline pattern of beached bird mortality on North Pacific beaches.

Through interactive, hands-on workshops, trainees will become acquainted with COASST survey protocols, have a chance to learn more about the seabirds that live in their area, and learn about the effects of marine debris on sea life.

The COASST training provides participants with the tools to monitor for poten tial changes in the marine environment and promote stewardship of local marine

resources.

COASST is a citizen sci ence project of the University of Washington in partnership with state, tribal, and federal agencies, environmental organizations, and communi ty groups. COASST believes residents of coastal commu nities are essential scien tific partners in monitoring marine ecosystem health. By collaborating with communi ty members, natural resource management agencies and environmental organizations, COASST works to translate long-term monitoring into effective marine conservation solutions. Currently, nearly 1000 participants survey beaches in Washington, Ore gon, California, and Alaska.

The Port Orford training session will be held on De cember 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the OSU Port Orford Field Station (444 Jackson St., Port Orford, OR 97465).

The Brookings training ses sion will be held on Sunday, December 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chetco Activ ity Center (550 Chetco Ln., Brookings, OR 97415).

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

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Mark, Collins, Maureen, Mimi, and Joanne sing together (played by Desiree Bongiovanni, Galen Ciscell, Alyssa McLean, Shannah Dongelmans, and Kiana Pederson, respectively).

The Broadway

Rent is generously spon sored by the incredible local businesses Fat Cat Pizza, Wild River Pizza Deli Co,

Zolas on the Water, and Grocery Outlet, as well as Southern Oregon Coast Pride and HIV Alliance."

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Throughout October, Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative and Beacon Broadband conducted a food drive that collected more than 3,000 pounds of food that was distributed to those in need.

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/po lice-services and follow the link near the bottom of the page.

Sunday 11/20

• 1:31 800 block of Elk Dr, Suspicious Conditions

• 3:57 Alder and Spruce, Suspicious Conditions

• 4:11 Chetco and Center, Traffic Stop

• 8:06 16100 block of E Hoffeldt Ln, Fire

• 11:39 200 block of Wharf St, Traffic Crash Without Injury

• 14:03 16200 block of Hwy 101 S, Disorderly Conduct

• 14:08 Truman Ln, Crimi nal Trespass

• 16:16 500 block of Spruce St, Burglary

• 17:15 2nd and Easy, Hit & Run

• 19:36 1300 block of Easy St, Criminal Trespass

• 21:13 1100 block of

Chetco Ave, Dispute/Fight

Monday 11/21

• 10:23 Hwy 101 and Arnold, Traffic Stop

• 10:41 700 block of Spruce St, Hit & Run

• 11:31 16200 block of Hwy 101 S, Traffic Crash Without Injury

• 11:34 1300 block of Seacrest, Hit & Run

• 13:38 Hwy 101 and Beach Ave, Traffic Stop

• 13:50 19500 Martin Ranch Rd, Fire

• 13:59 Mill and Railroad, Suspicious Conditions

• 14:38 Hwy 101 and 5th St, Traffic Stop

• 15:54 700 block of Chetco Ave, Suspicious Conditions

• 18:14 Hwy 101 and Cen ter, Traffic Stop

• 18:23 Hwy 101 and Fern, Traffic Stop

• 18:30 Hwy 101 and Hill side, Traffic Stop

• 18:43 400 block of Fir St, Suspicious Conditions

• 20:45 Chetco and Center, Traffic Stop

• 22:29 200 block of Del Norte, Dispute/Fight

• 23:17 600 block of Chet co Ave, Resisting Arrest

Tuesday 11/22

• 3:15 900 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 4:20 Chetco and Pacific, Traffic Stop

• 9:14 98000 block of Ger

Brookings Police Blotter

lach Ln, Unauthorized Use of

a Vehicle

• 11:15 500 block of Meadow Ln, Civil Problem

• 12:58 700 block of Chet co Ave, Theft

• 13:52 Chetco and 5th, Traffic Stop

• 15:10 400 block of Fir St, Criminal Trespass

• 16:53 Chetco and Pacific, Traffic Stop

• 17:14 Chetco and North Bank Rd, Traffic Crash with Injury

• 22:14 700 block of 4th St, Dispute/Fight

• 22:44 500 block of Pine St, Prowler

Wednesday 11/23

• 7:04 700 block of Cot tage St, Dispute/Fight

• 7:28 Hwy 101 and Wil low, Traffic Stop

• 10:13 Hwy 101 near Benham Ln, Hit & Run

• 10:44 Chetco Ave and Harris Heights, Traffic Crash Injury

• 12:00 1200 block of Moore St, Suspicious Con ditions

• 12:20 1200 block of Iris St¸ Suspicious Conditions

• 14:44 98600 block of Seahorse Ln, Fire Alarm

• 17:37 Chetco Ave and E Harris Heights, Traffic Stop

• 20:22 Hwy 101 South of Lone Arce Loop, Traffic Stop

• 21:49 Pacific and Pio neer, Traffic Stop

• 21:55 800 block of Pio

neer Rd, Harassment

• 23:40 Chetco Ave and Willow, Traffic Stop

• 23:57 Center Ave and Chetco, Traffic Stop

Thursday 11/24

• 0:41 1000 block of Chet co Ave, Traffic Stop

• 7:08 Hwy 101 MP 330, Traffic Crash No Injury

• 7:40 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Suspicious Conditions

• 9:49 Hwy 101 and Cen ter, Traffic Stop

• 9:58 800 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 10:21 Center and Chetco Ave, Traffic Stop

• 12:37 300 block of 5th St, Theft

• 16:38 Crissey Cir and Chetco Ave, Traffic Stop

• 16:49 Oak and Hwy 101, Traffic Stop

• 17:10 Chetco Ave and Willow, Traffic Stop

• 17:22 Center and Hwy 101, Traffic Stop

• 22:18 16900 block of Piney Woods Way, Assault

• 22:54 6500 block of Lucky Ln, Dispute/Fight reported

Friday 11/25

• 7:29 300 block of 5th St, Disorderly Conduct

• 8:16 Center and Chetco, Traffic Stop

• 10:37 96400 block of Coverdell Rd, Civil Problem

• 11:00 500 block of Fir St,

Dispute/Fight

• 11:38 1100 block of Rowland, Suspicious Con ditions

• 11:46 96400 block of Coverdell Rd, Dispute/Fight

• 14:05 1600 block of Hwy 101 N, Hit & Run

• 14:12 600 block of Old County Rd, Criminal Trespass

• 17:41 300 block of 5th St, Traffic Crash Without Injury

• 22:42 500 block of Rail road St, Loud Noise

Saturday 11/26

• 3:40 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Suspicious Conditions

• 3:41 17300 block of Car penterville Rd, Dispute/Fight

• 4:03 400 block of Fern Ave, Probation Violation

• 7:04 Hwy 101 and Fern, Traffic Stop

• 7:39 Hwy 101 and Oak, Traffic Stop

• 11:37 1200 block of Moore St, Criminal Trespass

• 15:57 500 block of Rail road St, Criminal Trespass reported

• 16:02 Hwy 101 and Benham Ln, Traffic Crash Without Injury

• 16:02 600 block of Chet co Ave, Disorderly Conduct

• 18:01 600 block of Old County Rd, Disorderly Conduct

• 18:10 99600 block of North Bank Chetco River

Rd, Dispute/Fight

• 18:15 Chetco Ave and Oak, Traffic Stop

• 18:52 Chetco Ave and

Mill, Traffic Stop

• 18:58 Chetco Ave and Mill, Traffic Stop

• 19:05 Chetco Ave and Mill, Traffic Stop

• 19:29 Chetco Ave and Arnold, Traffic Stop

• 21:47 800 block of Old County Rd, Fire

• 22:44 1600 block of Hwy 101 N, Suspicious Condi tions

Sunday 11/27

• 7:28 800 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal Trespass

• 10:39 96400 block of Coverdell Rd, Dispute/Fight

• 11:25 800 block of Elk Dr, Criminal Mischief

• 12:01 96400 block of Coverdell Rd, Civil Problem

• 14:59 300 block of 5th St, Juvenile Problem

• 15:22 16900 block of Ferry Creek Heights Rd, Fire Alarm

• 15:27 800 block of Mari na Heights Rd, Theft

• 15:56 700 block of Spruce St, Criminal Trespass

• 17:11 Social Security Bar, Suspicious Conditions

• 17:12 300 block of 5th St, Criminal Trespass

• 18:38 300 block of 5th St, Theft

• 21:21 300 block of 5th St, Criminal Trespass reported

Increased emergency SNAP benefits continue in December

Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nu trition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in December.

The federal government has approved emergency allotments every month since March 2020.

This gives SNAP recip ients additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic. These emergen cy benefits are a temporary support that Oregon can provide because of the feder al COVID-19 public health emergency.

Because the federal government approved these

emergency benefits for De cember, Oregon will also be able to issue them in January 2023. However, the emergen cy benefits are expected to end when the federal public health emergency ends.

In December, approxi mately 426,000 SNAP house holds will receive approxi mately $70 million in extra food benefits in addition to their regular SNAP benefits.

“We know that many rely on these additional emergency food benefits to get enough healthy food for themselves and their families,” said Jana Mc Lellan, interim director of the Oregon Department of

Great turnout for Rotary Turkey Trot in Gold Beach

Eighty-eight runners and walkers lined up just north of Jerry’s Rogue Jets in Gold Beach, waiting for the signal to start the 13th Annual Rotary TURKEY TROT on Saturday, November 26.

“The beautiful, sunny morning encouraged a large turn-out and enthusiastic participation in the fam ily-friendly event,” said organizer and Gold Beach Rotarian, Tara Simonson, as she jogged in place to stay warm in the brisk 43-degree temperature at the finish line. “There was a mix of bundled-up locals as well as visiting family and friends, and folks who make this event part of their Thanksgiv ing tradition every year.”

Following a group of com petitively fast runners was an assortment of children, par ents, grandparents, nine ba by-strollers, four youngsters on bikes, and six well-be haved dogs on leashes.

Groups of families, friends, neighbors, and couples participated in the 3.1-mile long holiday event, supposedly to burn off extra calories consumed during Thanksgiving dinner.

The fastest male and overall winner of the event was Josh Goudelack of Coquille, at 19:10. This is a repeat performance for Josh, as he placed first in the men’s division last year. The award for fastest female went to Amanda McCandless, finish ing at 22:04.

The fastest male walker was won by Aaron Whistler of Cave Junction, and Mary Geyer was the fastest woman walker.

Awards were given to Gold Beach resident, 4-year old Joshua Giovannetti, who

was the youngest participant in the event (not counting infants in strollers), and to the oldest participant, 86-year old Sally Martinez of Port Orford.

The best Super Hero costumes were awarded to mom and son duo, Synthia and Tyler Westerman, in their authentic looking "Incredi bles" outfits.

“Over three hundred pounds of canned and boxed food plus $20 in cash were generously donated as entry fees for the event,” said Simonson.

Rotary members will de liver all the contributions to Gold Beach food banks this week, to help local folks who are experiencing food insecu rity this holiday season.

Human Services (ODHS), Self-Sufficiency Programs. “The holiday season can also bring additional stress and worry for many Oregonians who are still struggling to meet their basic needs and we encourage them to con tact our partners at 211, the Oregon Food Bank and their local Community Action Agency for support during this difficult time.”

Current SNAP households will receive emergency allot ments on Dec. 13. Emergen cy allotments will be issued Dec. 30 or Jan. 4, 2023 for households who did not receive benefits in the first monthly issuance.

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There were lots of parents pushing strollers in the Rotary TURKEY TROT in Gold Beach.

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Robert Jamie Mason is coming from New York to take part in the Nutcracker Ballet from December 16-18 at Crescent Elks Auditorium. Left, Amber Bailey is joining the performance from Indiana.

Wild Rivers Dance live Nutcracker performance returns

The Nutcracker Ballet returns to a local stage after its two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. This season’s Wild Rivers Dance Company performance will take place at the recently renovated Crescent Elks Auditorium in Crescent City, with performances on Friday, December 16, at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 17, at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m.

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Sky-Marie McDonald has adapted the Nutcracker ballet for the current Wild Rivers Dance Company in a way that keeps the production fresh and professional. New York dancers Robert Jamie Mason and Cara Gardella will join the Company this year, along with Amber Bailey of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Sarah Worden from Houston, Texas.

Robert Mason is a multidisciplinary artist who began dancing jazz, tap, and hip

hop at the age of nine and classical ballet and modern at age 14. He recently received his Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree in Dance from the Juilliard School.

Cara Gardella trained at SUNY Purchase conservatory of dance, completing her formal training in ballet and modern dance at Adelphi University and The Martha Graham School of Contemporary dance. Amber Bailey trained at the University of Oklahoma and is in her fifth season with Ft. Wayne Ballet,

where she has performed in principal roles in a variety of productions, including the Nutcracker. Sarah Worden began performing principal roles with Houston Dance Theatre at 17, earning her BFA in Ballet Performance and her MFA in Dance at the University of Oklahoma. Her professional career includes the Montgomery Ballet and Ballet Idaho. She is currently performing with the City Ballet of Houston, while also guest teaching and choreographing nationwide.

This year’s performance has been supported in part through grants from Business Oregon and Advance Health. Many thanks to Ione Trapp for her generous support of the new studio this year, and to the Babin Family and Amanda McVay for their support of annual scholarships for Company dancers. And thanks to the many other businesses and individuals in the community who sponsor individual dancers. Sponsorship affirms the commitment these young dancers put into their performance. Any remaining balance after production expenses are paid will go back into supporting dance education and cultural performances for the next year.

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Linda Mae Moyle Brookings-Harbor resident Linda Mae Moyle passed away on November 4, 2022 at the age of 78. She was born October 26, 1944 in Sacramento, California. Redwood Memorial Chapel assisted the family.

Brookings

Bereaved Parents Northwest Coast Bereaved Parents Northwest Coast Supporting family after a child dies will be holding the Annual WORLDWIDE CANDLE LIGHTING Brookings Event Center 800 Chetco Ave, Unit B, Brookings, OR 97415 (Between Tangles hair salon and Feather Your Nest) Contact: Michelle - 541.251.1202 Kris - 541.251.2191

$10 Light a candle for all children who have died that their light may forever shine.

Sunday December 11th, 2022 p.m. 6:30

resident Marcella Morley Lugo Taylor passed away on November 26, 2022 at the age of 95. No services are planned at this time. Redwood Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.

Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, $10 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available through eventbrite Wild Rivers Dance Nutcracker 2022 (https://www. eventbrite.com/o/wild-rivers-

Jess Wayne Fitzhugh passed away November 15 in Enterprise, Oregon, with his wife, children, and grandchildren by his side. Jess was born in Crescent City, California on January 9, 1943, to George R. Fitzhugh and Luella B. Fitzhugh. A lifetime resident of Brookings, Jess graduated from Brookings Harbor High School in 1961, where he excelled in wrestling and placed second in state competition during his senior year.

In 1966 Jess married Carol E. Nicholson and worked in Vietnam, including as a crane operator for Alaska Barge and Transport. After returning from overseas, Jess bought several pieces of heavy equipment and began a construction business in Brookings while also working for AACO and becoming the father to three children. In 1978, Jess joined forces with David Baldwin and Steven Salisbury to buy AACO, forming Tidewater Contractors, Inc. Over more than four decades, Jess led the company through success and expansion. As president of the company, which specializes in private and public-sector roadway projects, his vision extended the company’s operations into eastern Oregon, California, Nevada, and Idaho.

Jess’ first wife Carol

passed away in 2003. Jess married J. Fran Blanks in 2013. He loved seeing his business flourish and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild, including attending their sporting events, taking them hunting and participating in many other activities. A passionate outdoorsman, Jess was also known as an expert big-game hunter and mule packer. Recently he spent much of his time at his ranch on the Eastern side of Oregon near Lostine, joined by wife Fran, working on his home, barn, and shop, and developing the property with his heavy

Terrance Fredrick Axley

July 21, 1939 - November 24, 2022

In Memory of Terrance Fredrick Axley, born on July 21, 1939, and died November 24, 2022.

On November 24 we lost our dad. Though gone from this world, he has eternal life in Heaven.

Our dad touched many lives by sharing his love and the word of God with others. He devoted many years to helping those in need and guiding those in recovery to a new way of life.

Our dad had an excellent

sense of humor and loved to laugh and poke fun at himself.

He had a special gift of making all he encountered feel at ease and special and treated them as if they were the most important person on earth.

We have comfort in knowing we will see him again.

Our dad never liked to say goodbye, but instead liked to say I’ll see you later, and that, we will.

equipment.

Jess was preceded in death by his parents (George and Luella) and sister (Marjorie). In addition to his wife Fran, his survivors include daughter Tanya, sons Scott & wife Julie and George & wife Cassie; grandchildren Taylor, Jess L., Louie, Cartyr, Sierra, and Camilla; and great-grandson, George Waylon.

Jess’ celebration of life will be at the Brookings Elks Lodge on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Brookings Harbor High School Athletic Fund - Jess Wayne Fitzhugh - 629 Easy St Brookings, Or. 97415.

William Raymond Ross

Edward Erb, 91, died peacefully at his Gardner Ridge home on November 4, 2022. A private memorial service will be held at the family cemetery in the spring or summer. Ed was born in Venus, Nebraska in 1930, the fourth of five brothers born to Ruth and Henry Erb. The family followed ranch work during the depression through Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico before relocating to San Diego to work in manufacturing for the war effort. Ed's three older brothers Don, Harold and Richard served in World War II. After the war the family purchased raw land, by mail and sight unseen, outside Junction City, Oregon. They lived in a tent while Henry and the older brothers logged the property, selling some timber for income and using some to build a home. Ed met his wife Cora at Junction City High School and started a family with her in 1947 that grew to include five daughters and a son. Ed worked in lumber mills near Junction City in the Willamette Valley but came to love the Oregon coast on weekend ocean fishing trips aboard his first boat, the Somnus, which he built. He started as a sport fisherman but soon fitted the Somnus with commercial salmon gear and began selling his catch. In the winter of 1956, he took his first commercial fishing job pulling crab pots in Port Orford. Soon he was captaining boats owned by others and then was owner/ operator of his own boats, including the Donna N, then the Kincheloe. In the winter of 1959 Ed moved the family from Port Orford to Brookings, renting and eventually owning the family home on Gardner Ridge Road. In the 60s, Ed's brothers Richard and Kenny followed him to Brookings and into commercial fishing. In the 70s Henry, Ruth and Harold sold the Junction City properties and moved to Gardner Ridge when additional acreage adjacent to the property Ed and Cora owned became available. After a bad back forced Ed off the ocean in the 1970s he began selling fresh seafood from the back of his pickup truck, driving from the port of Brookings to the Rogue Valley. Soon Ed and Cora

built a small fish processing operation behind their home on Gardner Ridge, which led to Ed's operation of Gold Beach Seafood in Gold Beach. In his final working years Ed was employed as a millwright at South Coast Lumber until his retirement.

In the 1960s there were jam sessions with Ed on guitar, Cora on upright piano, Kenny on mandolin, and Kenny's wife Peggy providing vocals. On one occasion they were joined by Esther Waldien, who taught Ed’s children at Upper Chetco School, and played steel guitar. Old time music was favored including Hank Snow, Patsy Cline, Jimmie Rodgers, Ferlin Husky, Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, and Teresa Brewer. Ed and Kenny made many hunting trips to Eastern Oregon which might include Philip Wright, Leon Meeker, Kenny Mason, Jim Donnelly, Mike O’Dwyer and Dugie Freeman. When their wives Cora and Peggy, Doris Wright, Evelyn Meeker, Jean Mason, Linda Donnelly and Shirley Freeman joined the hunting vacations, they also enjoyed collecting old bottles and glass insulators from abandoned homesites and electric lines.

There were numerous hiking and camping adventures around southern Oregon. In July 2001, Ed and Kenny made a kayak trip through the Kalmiopsis Wilderness down the Chetco River on a trip guided by Ed’s granddaughter Stormy Havice. Kenny’s memorial service in 2010 included a photo from that trip.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, wife Cora, grandchildren Ryan and Nicole Erb, and great grandchild Sierra Snyder.

Ed was also married to

Ed is survived by his children Carol Erb, Valorie Havice and her partner Larry Pease, Vivian Erb and her partner Teri Schaefer, Nancy Erb, and Patrick Erb of Brookings; and Carla Erb of Tucson, AZ. His grandchildren Rachel and David Nelson of Brookings, Sadie and Ryan Spicer of Medford, Stormy and Art Solis of Aurora CO, Sheena and Jake Williams of Grants Pass, Wyatt Snyder of Brookings, Henry and Mikayla Hacking of Essex, Maryland. His great grandchildren Jordan Nelson and his spouse Kristy of Lacey, WA; Christopher Nelson of Corvallis; Cora and her brother Kaden Spicer, Lucia and Maya Solis, Arabella and Hayden Williams, Nathan Snyder Mead, and Bianca Hacking. His great, great grandchildren Liam, Ezlyn and Linden Nelson.

In his final years Ed savored his bachelor life on Erb Lane with a front door view of Mt Emily, his series of cats which he named "Kitty”, and walks to the family camp on the North Fork. He didn't remember all those who visited him, but he seemed fascinated by a child named Cora, his youngest great grandchild, and he would ask her if she knew for whom she is named.

Ed especially came to rely on the friendship and loving support provided by Larry Pease who visited him daily, regularly drove him to town for shopping, laundry, or lunch which they would eat parked at Sporthaven Beach to watch for boats coming across the bar. The family is grateful for all that Larry did to enrich Ed’s life and to ease his final days.

Alexandra Rose Bibby

On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Alexandra Rose Bibby, much loved daughter, sister, and friend, left us too soon at the age of 29. Alex passed away from multi organ failure after cardiac arrest complicated by adrenal insufficiency.

normalcy for those around her. Alex’s resilience and tenacity was inspiring to all who knew her. Alex was funny, smart, compassionate, and kind. She was an advocate for social justice. She was known for her love of fashion, dogs, and shopping.

He was born December 8, 1952 in Crescent City, CA. As a youngster, he could be found riding bicycles around Cooper St. and as far as Holland Hill and Point St. George. After graduating in 1971 from Del Norte High, Bill moved to Santa Rosa, CA meeting Shelley while attending junior college. In 1974 they moved to Bellingham, WA, to attend Western Washington University where Bill earned a B.A. in Biology. Bill and Shelley were married in 1976 and their rst child, Ryan, was born in 1977. After college, Bill and his family moved to Brookings, OR, having their second son, Raymond, in 1981.

Bill worked in the forest industry becoming the manager of the Smith River Tree Nursery, where he oversaw the cultivation of tree seedlings for reforestation. He was a well-respected nurseryman and was sought out for his quality seedlings and knowledge, not only in the industry, but private landowners from as far away as New Zealand, many who became longtime friends. He worked for 5 different companies in the same location for 27 years, retiring in 2007. He is remembered as a loving and patient husband and father and was active throughout his life in community activities, including coaching his sons through sports.

Bill had many passions including photography, horticulture and landscaping. He was a gastronomist, beerologist, anthophile and opacarophile. He loved to collect and grow plants and trees of all types and spent many hours working on and landscaping his property.

Many knew him as the ower/beer/soup guy from The Vista Pub, where his love for ower arrangements and beer incited many a conversation and many a friendship.

We will miss his sage advice, encyclopedic knowledge of native plants, fungi, beer and everpresent solidity and consistency. A memorial to be held every time we eat good food, drink good beer and see a sunset. May he be remembered with the same love that he shared with those around him.

In lieu of owers, donations can be made to the Bend Forest School, an outdoor school that his niece founded which embodies all that Bill loved by teaching children about the outside world. Donations can be made through Bend Forest School Foundation at https://www.bendforestschool.com/foundation or to your favorite charity.

Alex was born September 15, 1992, in Roseville CA to Brian and Rene (Chenoweth) Bibby. Alex attended Roseville schools, Sierra College, and the University of Nevada. She also lived in Olympia WA for two years before returning to Roseville.

Alex was diagnosed as a child with multiple chronic illnesses. Despite that, Alex refused to be defined by her illness. She lovingly worked hard to project an illusion of

Alex was preceded in death by her grandparents, Nancy, Peter, and Syd. She is survived by her parents, Brian and Rene, her brother Nick and his partner Jenna, fluffy dog and BFF Mikey, her grandmother Dolores, and by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Alex always joked that she wanted her epitaph to read: “I told you I was sick.”

No service is planned per Alex’s wishes. A private scattering of ashes will be

on her

beach. While flowers are welcome, the family asks that any donations go to Adrenal Insufficiency United. https:// www.gofundme.com/ alexandra-bibby

William “Bill” Raymond Ross passed unexpectedly November 11, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Shelley, of 50 years, sisters, Sharon Dalbec of Coos Bay, OR and Margery Gilbertson of Orcas Island, WA, sons Ryan (Amanda) Ross of Brookings and Raymond Ross of Medford; ve grandchildren, who will remember him fondly for sandcastle building, food creations, swimming/natural history trips to his beloved Smith River and he and Shelley’s crazy birthday videos; a multitude of nieces and nephews, leaving them all with wonderful memories.

Billy Miller until her death; and Carole Lute until her death in 2015.

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animal is an agreement by an individual to care for a needy pet in his or her private residence until the animal is placed in a permanent new home. Many times shelters will ask foster parents to step up and house puppies to provide early socialization and training to acclimate these young animals to living in homes.

What are some bene ts to fostering for the people involved?

What is pet fostering?

Fostering a companion

Who pays for fostering costs?

The question of nancing foster care depends on the organization one works with. Most shelters or rescue organizations will cover at least some of the costs of supplies and medical care. However, this is not always the case. It is important for potential foster parents to understand the commitment fostering requires before signing up.

While there are many bene ts to the pet, including a less stressful, quiet environment, people get something out of fostering, too. Foster families can provide love and affection to an animal that needs it. It can be rewarding to do something sel ess, and teaches compassion to everyone in the household. Since having a pet is a large responsibility, pet fostering also serves as an introductory lesson for anyone considering becoming a permanent pet parent. When fostering a pet, everyone in the household gets to see the day-to-day tasks that pet ownership requires.

How long is the fostering term?

The ASPCA says that time commitments for fostering can vary. Sometimes it may be a matter of weeks or it could be months,

depending on the foster program and the pet’s situation.

What are common expectations?

A foster program will explain their speci c expectations. These may include training the pets to void outdoors or in a litter box. Foster parents may be expected to teach a dog to rest in his crate or basic commands.

Who can I reach out to?

The animal care resource Great Pet Care says municipal shelters, nonpro t shelters and nonpro t animal rescue groups typically have fostering programs. Rescue groups tend to have more time and resources to provide temporary pet parents with more compatible animal matches.

Fostering a pet can be a rewarding and worthwhile experience for pets and people.

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