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Boice endorses DeFazio’s impact continues to be felt Donald Trump for president BY WAYNE PACELLE Guest Column

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The Colorado Supreme Court decision to keep the former President off the ballot has vaulted my decision to fully support him for the 46th President of the United States. This is a horrible, wrong at all levels and an unconstitutional decision. We need leaders who are not afraid to fight for what's right and put our communities and country first. What we need most right now are leaders who will protect our nation and the United States Constitution, defend the family, and stand for truth, common sense, and logic, even when doing so isn't popular. We are in the midst of a cultural crisis, and our Oregon families and futures have never been at greater risk. Our children are being taught to disdain the very values that have always made Americans the freest, and our citizens living in the most prosperous nation on Earth. Trump has proven to be a leader who has already demonstrated he'll stand for freedom and defend our American values, even as he is viciously attacked for doing so. Despite the relentless trash thrown at him, The former president’s track record demonstrated his ability to get critical work completed for our country. No, it is not likely Donald Trump will win Oregon, but with rising crime, dramatically increasing addictions, overdose deaths, staggering homelessness and quality of life for most plummeting - it does beg the question; When will the majority of Oregonians say enough is enough? Ask yourself - any income range, any race, any political party, any personal belief: Can you name just one thing, just one positive example of a decision or one policy that President Biden has implemented that has made yours or your family’s life better? In his first week, President Trump took action to protect American children in schools by rescinding Barack Obama's dangerous bathroom policy that allowed boys to use girls' bathrooms. In his first year, President Trump cut taxes and regulations to ease the burden on hard-working Americans. President Trump has also been a consistent dependable ally of the courageous men and women in law enforcement, and he worked tirelessly to keep crime off our streets and our families

out of harm's way. In his four years of service - Donald Trump kept us out of wars and in good peace around the world. He kept his 2016 campaign promise to stop Common Core academic standards and blocked efforts to nationalize the K-12 curriculum. He also took executive action to keep critical race theory out of the federal government, and he opposed leftwing educators with their radicalized propaganda. He established the 1776 Commission, which published a report calling for a “renewed commitment to our country's founding principles of liberty and equality and genuine appreciation for our country's heroes as the only true path for us as a people to unify.” Under his presidency, moms were not forced to choose between their car fuel and family food. HIs economic plans made everything more affordable. He instituted policies that enabled the United States to achieve American energy independence for the first time in five decades. The Trump administration took a bold stand on the border crisis, taking direct actions and follow through to secure the southern border while refusing to ignore threats posed by sex trafficking and the fentanyl crisis. That is the kind of committed leadership we need now more than ever. In all these ways, President Trump is a warrior, both for American families and for the American Dream. I believe he will continue to be as the 47th President of the United States. President Trump’s efforts and accomplishments, his efforts to renegotiate trade policies, and broker peace deals while encouraging Republicans to unite behind the presidential candidate. Donald Trump has proven time and again that despite the unhinged and relentless attacks on him, he will never give up on fighting for the people he serves. His unapologetic leadership and commitment to putting America first is exactly what we need to reverse course from the failed policies and corruption of the Joe Biden Administration. I submit the focus for all Americans is that it's not important if you like the former president or not - it is however critical in that if you agree with his policies and beliefs, then I ask you to support him citizens of Oregon

Though he retired in 2002 to conclude a remarkable 36-year run in Congress, the impact of Rep. Peter DeFazio’s policy work continues to be felt not only Oregon’s 4th Congressional District but all around the nation. In recent weeks, the Biden Administration has finalized a critical rulemaking action related to the original creation of the “organic seal” we find in the food aisle. Rep. DeFazio and recently retired U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, were two key architects of the National Organic Program originally passed in 1990. While the organic label has been in place for two decades, the standards for farm animals used to produce food remained woefully incomplete. Adding this missing piece to the organics program remained a priority for Rep. DeFazio throughout his career. Indeed, after years of interference from agribusiness interests and timid action by leaders at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the federal agency has finally completed work on the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) rule, with most provisions going into effect January 2024. What this means is that the now more than 60 million animals raised for food under the label have more protections than mere rules related to the administration of hormones or antibiotics administered and a vague requirement for the animals to have “outdoor access.” The new OLPS standards now have a broad

Wayne Pacelle set of metrics for proper care of farm animals and collectively they are the antithesis of industrialized “factory farming.” DeFazio deserves so much credit crafting these improved methods for animal agriculture, making life better for animals and giving farmers a value-added product that can return profits and keep them on the land. DeFazio Demanded Animal Welfare Rules Be Tied to Organic Production Since 1990, DeFazio remained a constant force campaigning for the integrity of the organic label. He spoke on the floor, wrote letters to USDA, and rallied his colleagues to demand that USDA fulfill the original purposes of the National Organic Program and include meaningful animal welfare standards. Today, the new standards prohibit the use of gestation crates for pigs and caged housing for laying hens; they prohibit tail-docking of pigs and cattle, and debeaking of birds; and they require meaningful outdoor access for all animals raised under

the organic label. The new rule also rejects the efforts by some cage-free producers to allow indoor “porches” to qualify as outdoor access for laying hens. The rule also contains additional standards for pigs relating to their ability to root and live in group housing. The standards also provide more space to birds, allowing them to fully stretch their wings when indoors, as well as mandating outdoor access, natural lighting availability, and more protective air-monitoring requirements. Organically reared farm animals, including pigs, must now have year-round outdoor access and be able to move and stretch their limbs at all times.

A sign of the times, with secured political support at the highest levels Public comments on the ﬁnal rule ran 95-to-1 in favor of strong standards for animal welfare. Organic farmers, along with the respected Organic Trade Association, Animal Wellness Action, and the Center for a Humane Economy, demanded the new legal framework, knowing that the absence of any animal-welfare standards undermined public conﬁdence in the organic label. And with thousands of family farmers — the key stakeholders in the agricultural community backing the measure — it should be able to withstand other political challenges from Midwest farm-state lawmakers who too often take their cues from factory-farming interests. A 2015 Consumer Reports survey found that more than 70 percent of Americans believe there

Wayne Pacelle is twotime New York Times best-selling author and president of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy. Find him at www.animalwellnessaction.org

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Meet the First White House Woman Staffer BY J. MARK POWELL InsideSources.com

The first day on a job is always filled with jitters. Especially when your workplace is at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. The young woman battled the butterflies in her stomach and put on a brave face. She needed it. For when she walked through the columned entrance at the north portico and stepped into the White House on January 2, 1890, she was walking into history. That Thursday morning nearly 135 years ago, Alice Sanger became the first woman to serve on a president’s staff. Alice was welcomed aboard by her new boss, the president of the United States. Then she got down to work. Women had been employed in the White House almost since the day John and Abigail Adams moved into the place 90 years earlier. But they had been maids, cooks, seamstresses, and performed other domestic roles. Not so for Alice. She was now an assistant secretary to President Benjamin Harrison and first lady Caroline Harrison. That may sound hohum to 21st-century ears when the vice president of the United States is a woman. But in the Victorian Era, it was an astonishing achievement. Decades before the emergence of the so-called “imperial presidency,” the executive staff was a small, closeknit group. And up until then, it had been all-male, too. Modern historians believe Alice’s hiring was intended as a peace

offering to the budding women’s movement. It was picking up steam just then and ultimately succeeded in getting women the right to vote 30 years later. But there was more to it than that. You must dig deep into history to discover details about Alice’s life. Very little is known about her, which appears to be the way she and her boss wanted it. The Fall River Daily Evening News carried a feature story about her three months into the new job. “It is said that Miss Sanger knows more about the president’s affairs than anyone except Private Secretary Halford … She is a jewel of secrecy, this young woman, and both the president and Mrs. Harrison trust her with every confidence.” Not bad for a girl who was born in Connecticut and later moved to Indiana, where the Harrisons also lived. She graduated from high school at age 15 and wanted to go to college. But that dream quickly died when her father became ill and lost his lucrative railroad job (along with the family’s bright fortunes). Alice was forced to attend what we would today call secretarial school, where she learned stenography and other office skills. And she was a good stenographer, too. So good, in fact, that she eventually went to work for Benjamin Harrison’s law firm. And when Caroline Harrison grew overwhelmed by the mountain of letters sent to her, the first couple sent for Alice. One of Alice’s important daily duties was preparing the first lady’s mail. A clerk dumped it on her desk

first thing each morning. Alice sifted out correspondence from the cranks and crazies, then took the rest to the first lady’s room. Letters from close friends were given to Caroline Harrison for a personal reply. Alice noted all others that required a response from Mrs. Harrison but not her personal attention. The Fall River Daily Evening News article put it this way: “The grand bulk of the letters — the begging variety — are taken up. … For instance, a woman in Wisconsin, or Alabama, or Texas writes for a dollar to buy a rheumatism plaster, and in leading up to the request inadvertently relates her whole history and the laborious process by which she contracted the disease.” Alice then crafted a reply explaining, “Mrs. Harrison begs me to state that she is very sorry for your affliction, but there are so many calls on her charity that she is unable to …” So many of those letters from Alice went out across the nation that the article noted, “her signature is probably known today better than any other woman’s in the United States.” When Harrison was defeated for re-election in 1892, Alice also lost her job. She faded from history and is now just a trivia question history buffs ask. Which is a shame because she truly was a pioneer. Decades before Mary Tyler Moore exuberantly tossed her beret in the air, Alice Sanger was already living the words of the groundbreaking sitcom’s theme song: “You’re gonna make it after all.”

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should be meaningful minimum-size living space requirements for farm animals raised under the organic label and that those animals should have access to the outdoors, yet the prior regulations never guaranteed these basic protections for organically raised animals. Another Consumer Reports survey showed that more than 80 percent of Americans support the standards enshrined in the new rule. Unfortunately, the rule gives existing organic poultry operations, or those that become certified organic within the first year following the rule’s enactment, five years from the effective date to meet the specific requirements related to indoor and outdoor stocking density, outdoor space, and exit area. This is an inordinately long delay, layered on top of 21 years of prior delays. Nevertheless, Americans who eat meat and eggs, and drink milk, have a new opportunity to show that they care about the treatment of animals. When and if they eat meat or eggs, or drink milk, they should opt for the organic seal. With so many billions of animals at risk in our food-production system – and the opportunity for consumers to grow the organic sector through their purchasing practices - this is an enormously consequential moment for the movement to give them better lives.

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Obituaries Mildred "Mickey" Louise Shaw 8/2/1942 - 12/8/2023

Mildred “Mickey” Shaw, 81, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away on December 8, 2023. She was born on August 2, 1942, and, along with her twin brother, was the youngest of eight children. Mickey graduated from high school in Vale, Oregon and moved to Fresno California where she spent 56 years. She, and her husband Paul, owned Shaw Steel Structures and Shaw Construction. Mickey is survived by her son, Paul Wesley Shaw, Jr, his wife, Gloria, her daughter, Tangee Pinheiro and her husband, Helder

of Fresno, California. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Koen Shaw and his wife Adriana, Kyler Shaw, Janae PinheiroGillett, and her husband Jason. She is also survived by her twin brother, Mason Maynard, his wife Wanda, her brother Lee Maynard, his wife Janet, her sistersin-law Kathy Maynard, Charlene Naugher, Rachael Gilbert, and many nieces and nephews. Mickey was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Paul Shaw. Mickey will be missed by her family, friends, and

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munity’s law enforcement needs are and recognized that they are hardly isolated to Gold Beach. “Sometimes people in the past, they felt like they weren’t being heard. So we’ve tried to open up lines of communication…” said Hensley, “the things that are affecting us here locally, and in the rural setting, are also affecting the entire state.” Hensley went on to mention Measure 110, and what he described as a lack of state resources to bolster it. He spoke about the transience issues, stating that Gold Beach has been proactive in providing shelter and resources, as numbers in the houseless community continue to rise, up and down the coast. “I would say that our problems here are similar to what a lot of places have. We still have some drug use, of course. We still have some domestic violence issues we’re dealing with,” said Hensley, “we did a domestic violence awareness walk this last October to bring some things to light and show that we're trying to be part of the community, and that we are a resource for them.” DEPARTMENT NEEDS The Gold Beach department is small, with a team of 4 officers and a part-time sergeant. With a relatively small squad and officers working 12-hour shifts, Hensley expressed that he would like more resources to work with. “I would like to be able to get enough tools so we can have someone to focus on traffic concerns and put some time and effort into actually observing traffic patterns,” said Hensley, “Highway safety is important. We're finding that a lot of people are doing high speeds in the middle of the afternoon, but we don’t have anyone out there on a consistent basis to say ‘hey, this is what I’m seeing. Let’s come up with a plan

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“I’m really excited about the crew we do have. They are very active in the community… I couldn’t ask for a better crew.” to fix this’. I would definitely want to add officers if we can.” “I’m going to talk to the City Administrator, hopefully I can maybe look at adding at least two [officers], but with that also comes a lot of big costs that I don’t know if the city is prepared for. Salary, vehicles, there’s a lot of other stuff that comes along with it,” Hensley said about the barriers to getting resources. “We’re getting all of our equipment current, working, and safe… Coming into our next budget, that’s what we’re going to be looking at.” AN EAGER CREW Despite any areas of departmental need, Hensley seems very confident in the crew he has assembled, many of which he hired himself during his time in corrections. Having history with a squad that understands his leadership style can only serve to make communication smoother and initiatives more effective.

Jennifer Higdon, and Joaquin Turina. Tickets are $20 at the door or may be purchased online at redfishmusicfestival.com (under 18 are free). This event is presented as a collaboration between Redfish Music Festival and Lighthouse Repertory Theatre. “I’m really excited about the crew we do have. They are very active in the community… I couldn’t ask for a better crew,” he said, “We never want to leave a situation where we haven’t done everything we can. At least, that’s what I want our officers to do.” “We had a homeless gentlemen having some medical issues, but we could not get him the resources he needed through our state partners…” Hensley said with pride for his team, “My officers looked at that and said, ‘We have to do something’. When you look at traditional law enforcement, that’s not our role, but they took that responsibility. This person is a part of our community, we can’t let this happen. We we’re able to help that individual’s needs met, it may have been unconventional, but we got it done.” As unconventional as small town policing can be at times, with a trusted team, a bevy of experience, and a community focused mindset, there’s a lot that can be accomplished. With Chief Hensley at the helm, the Gold Beach Police Department looks poised to do just that.

In November, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined in November by 7,300 jobs, following a revised loss of 4,300 jobs in October, according to the Oregon Employment Department. November’s losses were largest in professional and business services (-2,900 jobs); construction (-1,700); leisure and hospitality (-1,500); ﬁnancial activities (-1,300); and information (-1,000). The only industry growing substantially in November was health care and social assistance, which added 2,400 jobs. Professional and business services expanded slower than overall employment over the past 12

months, adding 3,000 jobs, or 1.1%, compared with growth of 39,600 jobs, or 2.0%, for total nonfarm payroll employment. While most of the industry grew over this period, employment services trended downward, cutting 3,500 jobs, or 7.7%, since November 2022. Construction rose rapidly during most of the past two years. November’s drop of 1,700 jobs was preceded by big gains totaling 5,700 jobs during January through October. Although leisure and hospitality gained 6,800 jobs, or 3.4%, in the past 12 months, the industry showed recent weakness by cutting 2,900 jobs between August and November. Government added 500 jobs in November and was up 10,200 jobs, or 3.4%, in

the past 12 months. It has consistently expanded over the past three years. In November, local government reached a record high of 234,200 jobs, adding 6,900 jobs in the past 12 months. Health care and social assistance grew the fastest of the major industries over the past 12 months, adding 17,900 jobs, or 6.5%. Gains during that time were led by social assistance and nursing and residential care facilities, which each grew by close to 8.5%. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 3.6% in both October and November. November was the seventh consecutive month in which Oregon’s unemployment rate was between 3.4% and 3.7%. The U.S. unemployment rate was 3.9% in October and 3.7% in November.

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16. Do not make assumptions regarding your current mental health situation. 17. Do not underestimate the power of God when it comes to your mental health. 18. Learning from your past mental health experiences will help you in the present. 19. Drugs and alcohol are not the answers. They just make things worse. 20. It takes practice in managing your mental health. Be patient but persistent. 21. Do not be afraid to ask questions when dealing with your mental health. If you happen to struggle with fear, anxiety, or any other mental health related issues, it is important to admit that you have a problem and get some help. Your doctor or other medical professionals in your area will know of some qualiﬁed mental health professionals who can give you some assistance. The key to overcoming your mental health issues is to “learn” effective techniques to manage your anxieties and stresses and “applying” these skills to your life. The best way to learn these techniques is by talking to a mental health professional. Everyone deals with stress and anxiety sometime in their life. You are not alone and there is nothing wrong with asking someone for advice on how to deal with these mental health related issues.

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right? It's just not what's happening,” Lieber said. The trip: 2023 Northwest Legislative Leaders Delegation to Taiwan, Sept. 17-23 Who went: Sens. James Manning, D-Eugene; Aaron Woods, D-Wilsonville; and David Brock Smith, R-Port Orford; Reps. David Gomberg, D-Otis; and Paul Evans, D-Monmouth. Who paid: The Taiwanese government covered airfare, ground transportation, lodging and “trip-related entertainment” What they did: Met with Taiwanese government ofﬁcials and representatives of Taiwanese companies to discuss trade. Taiwan was the state’s seventh largest trading partner last year and is the largest importer of Oregon-made semiconductors and fourth-largest importer of Oregon-grown wheat. The state agriculture department and representatives of agricultural businesses made their own trip to Taiwan later in the fall. Lawmakers stayed at the Palais de Chine,

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clarified that he wasn’t hesitating to answer. “I'm trying to remember anything that might qualify as entertainment,” he said. “I mean, no, we didn't go to any shows. We didn't go to any music events. We had dinner, and on one of the side trips, we were near a lake and we went out on a boat for about an hour. I guess that was entertaining.” For Brock Smith, the trip was anything but luxurious. His luggage didn’t make it onto a connecting flight in San Francisco, and he couldn’t find new clothes that fit in Taiwanese stores. He’s tucked in the back of pictures from the trip, trying to hide that he’s wearing the same clothes he arrived in. But even if the trip had gone more smoothly, he said the Taiwanese government wouldn’t have any power over his legislative votes. “I don't know that we would ever vote on anything that has to do with Taiwan in the Oregon Legislature,” he said. “I guess the same question can be asked, if Pfizer gives me a campaign donation, would that influence my vote on anything having to do with pharmaceuticals? And I would tell you it doesn’t. In fact, Pfizer has donated to my campaign before but yet I partnered with Representative Nosse a couple of sessions ago in limiting drug companies’ ability to increase the prices of their drugs.” Evans split from the group when it visited the Sun Moon Lake area, instead traveling on his own dime to Kaohsiung for meetings with local governments about emergency management and potentials for educational exchanges. After returning home, he sent House Speaker Dan Rayfield two trip reports: a five-page outline of his observations and recommendations to strengthen Oregon's trade relationship with Taiwan and increase exchanges between Oregon and Taiwanese universities, as well as a nine-page proposal laying out lessons Oregon could take from Taiwan on emergency management. The country deals with typhoons each year. It's the second trip Evans has taken with third-party funding since he took office in 2015, though he traveled to Vietnam and to Washington, D.C., on legislative business this fall using his own personal

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and campaign funds. He took out a loan to help pay for some of that travel. "If it was a lobby group paying for it, if it was something where there was money involved in terms of personal wealth or something like that, I can understand concern," Evans said. "But the Taiwan trip was a government-to-government exchange. They didn't ask anything that I wasn't already doing. And in fact, I spent more time advocating for their investments and for their support of our programs and educational institutions, than they did anything in terms of suggesting a policy for me." The trip: Oregon Health Justice Recovery Alliance visit to Portugal, Oct. 29Nov. 3 Who went: Sens. Kate Lieber, D-Beaverton, and Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene; Rep. Rob Nosse, D-Portland, and then-Rep. Lily Morgan, R-Grants Pass. Who paid: The Health Justice Recovery Alliance, which offered stipends up to $2,500 to cover airfare, food and lodging. Lieber, co-chair of a legislative committee on Oregon’s addiction crisis, paid for her own travel, lodging and other miscellaneous expenses, but received permission from the ethics commission to eat two provided dinners, ride on chartered buses and work with an interpreter hired by the organization. What they did: Met with Portuguese drug policy experts, law enforcement and members of Parliament and visited treatment and harm reduction sites. There was also time in the schedule for the Oregon delegation, which included police, prosecutors and advocates, to discuss what they learned. Wednesday, Nov. 1, was labeled “Lisbon Holiday Free Day” in the schedule submitted to the House for review, with time for visits to Lisbon destinations including St. George Castle, built in the 10th and 11th centuries. The trip’s organizer recommended visitors stay at either the NH Collection Lisboa Liberdade or the Avani Avenida Liberidad, where it reserved rooms for between 223 and 233 euro (about $250) per night. Lieber said it was important for her to pay her own way because she didn’t want the trip’s funding to be a distraction. She also insisted that the Health Justice Recovery Alliance invite law enforcement, saying that she wanted to be sure they had balanced conversations.

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“I don't know that we would ever vote on anything that has to do with Taiwan in the Oregon Legislature,” he said. “I guess the same question can be asked, if Pfizer gives me a campaign donation, would that influence my vote on anything having to do with pharmaceuticals? And I would tell you it doesn’t. In fact, Pfizer has donated to my campaign before but yet I partnered with Representative Nosse a couple of sessions ago in limiting drug companies’ ability to increase the prices of their drugs.” David Brock Smith State senator

The Legislature’s Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response is tasked with coming up with ideas to address the state’s addiction crisis before critics of drug decriminalization law Measure 110 ask voters to repeal it. She said she used her time off to walk around the city and talk to police ofﬁcers and addicts. Lieber said she could have learned some of what she took away from the Portugal trip without leaving Oregon, but she wouldn’t have had the full picture. And she wouldn’t have had the same opportunities to connect with other attendees – she can now call up the president of the Portland Police Association or the formerly addicted executive director of recovery program Bridges to Change and get frank answers to questions. She’s continuing to talk to as many people as possible while working on policies. Nosse accepted a stipend because he wouldn’t have been able to afford the trip without it. He said he was frank about that with his constituents in his newsletter, and that he’s never felt pressure to vote a certain way because of trips or campaign donations “I think part of my job as a legislator is to listen to people and organizations and smart people and experts and even people that aren't smart sometimes,” he said. “And I think I do a pretty good job of that. Just because somebody makes a donation or allows you to go observe something up close in a way that you might not otherwise be able to, they still have to have a good argument and good reason and something that's politically viable and affordable. All those things still come into account.” The trip: Oregon Legislature delegation visit to

Apple, Google and eBay in California, Nov. 1-3 Who went: Sens. Bill Hansell, R-Athena, and Mark Meek, D-Gladstone; Reps. Ben Bowman, D-Tigard; Mark Owens, R-Crane; Hai Pham, D-Portland; Nathan Sosa, D-Hillsboro, and Washington lawmakers Who paid: Apple, Technet, eBay and Google paid for flights, ground transportation, lodging and meals What they did: Toured Google, Apple and eBay headquarters and participated in a Google briefing about artificial intelligence, an Apple briefing about the company’s environmental practices and an eBay discussion about the company’s business model and online marketplaces. They stayed at the AC Hotel Palo Alto, a Marriott hotel that caters to business travelers and had meals paid for by the companies. They spent about half a day at each company, traveling by shuttle. Bowman said he was surprised to be invited because one of his first bills was adversarial to technology companies. The new law bans TikTok and other apps linked to the Chinese and Russian governments from being downloaded on state devices. He said he took the trip as a rare opportunity to hear directly from subject matter experts who work in the tech field every day. Afterwards, he wrote about the trip in his constituent newsletter, including questions about how artificial intelligence could be used. One constituent who heard about the trip reached out and set up a coffee meeting to talk about how AI could be used in schools. “Every conversation I have about a bill should inform the context that I have about that bill, but no one person, group, entity should decide how I vote,”

Center, Airport Way, Gold Beach Friday, January 5 • T’ai Chi, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Chetco Activity Center • The Walking Group, 11 a.m., Azalea Park. Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop. For information 541-412-8664 Monday, January 8 • Line dance lessons, Elks Lodge. Membership not required. $1 donation. 11:30-12:00 absolute beginners (new), 12:00 – 1:00 pm improver, 1:00-2:00 pm intermediate. Tuesday, January 9 • Brookings-Harbor Garden Club, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., Brookings Botanical Garden • Bridge, 11:45 a.m., Chetco Activity Center • Line Dancing, Brookings Elks Lodge, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Donations requested. • Mountain Drive Special Road district meeting, 9:00 am, 98354 Thomas Lane, Brookings.

Bowman said. “You cast a wide net, you hear from as many people as you can and you try to build as much context and on the ground experience, from all positions possible to inform your viewpoint. You want to understand how everyone's going to think about your decision when you make it and then ultimately make the decision that you believe is right for the public.” Owens said it was helpful to have Washington lawmakers on the same trip to discuss policies across the West Coast instead of just in Oregon. He said he isn’t persuaded by lobbyists offering travel, noting that he already spends about a third of his nights on the road and would rather be at home in eastern Oregon. “I could have traveled out of state, paid for by others, at least three times a month all summer,” Owens said. “There's endless opportunities of people trying to educate us, learn us, teach us or show us a good time. I try to be careful and choose ones that I think are worth the value of my time.” The trip: i-Sustain trip to Denmark, Sept. 10-15 Who went: Sens. Janeen Sollman, D-Hillsboro and Lynn Findley, R-Vale; and Reps. Bobby Levy, R-Echo; Emerson Levy, D-Bend; and Mark Owens, R-Crane Who paid: Northwest Natural Gas and other utilities, through the Washington-based corporation International Sustainable Solutions Inc. What they did: Met with the Danish Energy Agency, toured a half dozen energy plants and talked with Danish companies and academics about the country’s efforts to use more green energy. The trip was focused around Denmark’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions from natural gas. Emerson Levy, a vice chair of the House Climate, Energy and Environment Committee, said she left Denmark impressed by how united the country was around a common goal of moving toward clean energy use. That same cohesion doesn’t exist in Oregon, where Northwest Natural and two other gas companies scored a key victory this week in a lawsuit that sought to undermine the state’s landmark climate protection regulations. “I walked away from Denmark thinking about transmission in a completely different way,” Levy said. “And I don't think I would have had

that same experience if I hadn't seen it, because you could explain it to me but when we arrived on the ground, seeing how green labs work and all this stuff, it just it completely made me think about energy and how we handle large loads of energy in a different way.” Owens, who has one of the highest ratings among legislative Republicans from environmental groups and has worked on clean energy legislation, said it was important to learn from Denmark. He said no one would consider the trip a vacation, saying they spent 10 to 12 hours in meetings or tours or traveling between locations, staying in different hotels most nights. “We did take the time to have a group dinner every evening where we can talk about what occurred and the next but it was by no means a vacation or sightseeing,” he said. “In fact, if I ever travel that far and get to do something like that again, I will personally spend some time and money to spend a couple extra days sightseeing.” The trip: Reloop Europe Reuse Tour, Sept. 17-22 in Germany, Belgium and France Who went: Reps. Emerson Levy, D-Bend, and Ricki Ruiz, D-Gresham, and out-of-state lawmakers Who paid: Reloop, an international nonprofit organization that encourages large-scale reusing of packaging materials to cut down on waste. What they did: Levy was already in Europe for the Denmark trip and accepted a scholarship from Reloop to join the tour. The organization pegged costs at around $7,400per person, including airfare, lodging, meals and administrative and facility costs connected to the tours. The focus was on refillable beverage containers: Many European countries charge deposits when purchasing beverages, as Oregon does. But instead of those returned bottles being recycled, they’re washed and refilled. It’s the kind of system Oregonians might have encountered buying milk at farmers markets or small grocery stores, but on a much larger scale. The group, which also included lawmakers from Washington, New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey, visited stores in Duisburg, Germany, to see how consumers interact with the system, toured a washing facility and met with European policymakers to discuss how to use the system.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be conducted by the South West Area Commission on Transportation comprising of Coos, Douglas, and Curry Counties on January 12, 2024, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm via teleconference. The following positions are currently vacant: Douglas County Stakeholders Alternate Representative; Curry County Stakeholders Primary Representative, Coos County Stakeholder alternate, Coos County City-at-Large Primary and alternate representative. Interested parties should contact Sarah Thompson at 541-529-5067 for an application and/or teleconference information before the meeting date. Agenda items to be considered include Connect Oregon update, ACT Chair Meeting recap, DEI Training, Statewide Intercity Network update, and various Region 3 Updates. All interested persons may appear and be heard. A request for accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting Sarah Thompson. Dated this 21st day of December 2023. SOUTH WEST AREA COMMISSION ON TRANSPORTATION Published: January 3, 2024. Pilot & ONPA P381240 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Life Fitness Center 520 Wilson Avenue 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//2023 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/ Robin Hartwick, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/14/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230113 Published: January 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2024. Triplicate T381544 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Schrader Construction 700 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: 12/15/2023 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/ Justin Schrader, Manager, Schrader Construction This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/18/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230130 Published: January 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2024. Triplicate T381239

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ES-TATE OF RICHARD GERARD LANERGAN Case No. PB237065 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RICHARD GERARD LANERGAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Timothy Scott Lanergan in the Superior Court of California, County of DEL NORTE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Timothy Scott Lanergan be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Feb. 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM in Dept. No. 2 located at 450 H St., 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: DINH LUU ESQ SBN 237418 GOLDFARB & LUU PC 18757 BURBANK BLVD STE 201 TARZANA CA 91356 CN102803 LANERGAN Published: December 27, 2023, January 3 and 10, 2024. Triplicate T380872 ------------------------------------Notice of Public Meeting The Winchuck Rural Fire Protection District will hold its next Board of Director’s meeting on Wed., January 10, 2024, at 6:00 P.M., at the Winchuck Fire Hall, 363 Winchuck River Road. Agenda: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Reading of the Minutes 3. Chief’s Report 4. Treasurer’s Report 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Adjourn Meeting Respectfully Submitted Jan Loren, Secretary Published: January 3, 2024. Pilot & ONPA P381155

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Glen Haven Day Program 680 East Washington Bl Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 11/7/2023 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/ Jacob Hall This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/7/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230110 Published: December 27, 2023, January 3, 10, and 17, 2024. Triplicate T380374 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: R.A.C.S. BUILDING CONSULTANTS 1339 Jordan St Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a general partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 12/10/2023 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/ John E. Slavsky This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/11/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20230125 Published: December 27, 2023, January 3, 10, and 17, 2024. Triplicate T380655 ------------------------------------IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Petition of: Sonia Camille Roberson CASE NO. CV-2023-1297 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Sonia Camille Roberson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Sonia Camille Roberson to Proposed name: Danni Noel Reed THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: January 19, 2024 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1 The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: December 1, 2023 /s/ Karen Dixon Judge of the Superior Court Published: December 20, and 27, 2023, January 3 and 10, 2024. Triplicate T379845

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 23-01854-RM-CA Title No. 8786370 A.P.N. 117-210-13 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/16/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Betty Maxine Mattz. unmarried Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 06/28/2021 as Instrument No. 20212778 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Del Norte County, California. Date of Sale: 02/01/2024 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: On the steps of the southwest entrance to the Flynn Administration Bldg. located at 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $108,571.14 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 120 Steelhead St, Crescent City, CA 955318324 A.P.N.: 117-210-13 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be

responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 23-01854-RMCA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee

auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-01854-RMCA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 12/14/2023 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-2644010 Sales Line 714730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4804633 Published: December 27, 2023, January 3, and 10, 2024. Triplicate T380668 ------------------------------------Curry Health Network (CHN) is soliciting proposals from qualified bidders to provide a data archive solution that can extract, transform, index, and securely store patient electronic medical records, patient financial data, and employee and financial records from CHN's legacy system. Bid documents will be available on the CHN website after 9 AM on Jan. 3, 2024. Published: January 3, 2024. Pilot & ONPA P381618

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 108434-OR Loan No.: ******4524 Reference is made to that certain trust deed (the “Deed of Trust”) executed by JEREMIAH BRYANT SCOTT AND NIQUITA SCOTT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor, to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORP OF WA, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, D/B/A MR. COOPER, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 9/4/2019, recorded 9/4/2019, as Instrument No. 2019-03218, the subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification recorded on 10/19/2021 as Instrument 2021-04978 in the Official Records of Curry County, Oregon, which covers the following described real property situated in Curry County, Oregon: LOT NINE (9), BLOCK TWENTY-EIGHT (28), TOWN OF BROOKINGS, CITY OF BROOKINGS, COUNTY OF CURRY AND STATE OF OREGON. APN: R13954 / 4113-05CB-09200 Commonly known as: 433 PINE ST BROOKINGS, OR 97415 The current beneficiary is: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the abovedescribed 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 to pay when due, the following sums:

Delinquent Payments: Dates: 7/1/2022 – 11/1/2023

Total: $20,438.93

Late Charges: Beneficiary Advances: Total Required to Reinstate: TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF:

$294.80 $5,120.23 $25,853.96 $308,529.87

By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by the Deed of Trust immediately due and payable, including: the principal sum of $290,251.23 together with interest thereon at the rate of 2.75 % per annum, from 6/1/2022 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs, and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Deed of Trust Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee, CLEAR RECON CORP, whose address is 111 SW Columbia Street #950, Portland, OR 97201, will on 4/5/2024, at the hour of 11:00 AM, standard time, as established by ORS 187.110, At the main 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 above-described 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: 11/14/2023 CLEAR RECON CORP 1050 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 858-750-7777 866-9310036 Jessica Lopez, Authorized Signatory of Trustee

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TS No: CA08000367-21-2 APN: 118-451-008-000 TO No: 230406188-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/ or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 1, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM, at the stairs of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn County Administration Building at 981 H St, Crescent City, CA 95531, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on November 7, 2005 as Instrument No. 20058412, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded January 17, 2017 as Instrument Number 20170265, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California, executed by KRISTIN P SCOTT, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of CHETCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1783 GAINARD ST, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.\emspace The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $65,935.21 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account

by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website www. nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0800036721-2. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.\ emspace Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021, You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000367-21-2 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional

immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: December 6, 2023, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0800036721-2 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Bernardo Sotelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0444422 Published: December 27, 2023, January 3, and 10, 2024. Triplicate T380372 ------------------------------------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Carl E. Maple Case Number: PB237066 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Carl E. Maple A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Christine Oxford, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: Christine Oxford be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, 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 26, 2024 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: Christine Oxford 115 Colonial Court Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 218-5152 Published: December 20 and 27, 2023, and January 3, 2024. Triplicate T380251

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Petition of: Vitia Sorely Ramos Castillo CASE NO. CV231296 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Vitia Sorely Ramos Castillo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Dailyn Michelle Olmedo Ramos to Proposed name: Dailyn Michelle Ramos Castillo 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: February 2, 2024 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1 The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: December 19, 2023 /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court Published: January 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2024. Triplicate T380964 ------------------------------------STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has/ have abandoned the use of the following Fictitious Business Name(s): Country Grill 156 Klamath Boulevard Klamath, CA 95548 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on: 1/28/2022 in the County of Del Norte. Original File #: 20220014 This business is conducted by: co-partners. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed: /s/ Tina Mattz This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/12/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230126

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of: MARK R. SILVERSTEN, Deceased. Case No. 23PB10443 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned was appointed personal representative on November 28, 2023. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative, c/o Jerome F. Elliott, Elliott, Ostrander & Preston, P.C., 707 SW Washington St., Suite 1500, Portland, Oregon 97205, 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 attorneys for the personal representative, Jerome F. Elliott of Elliott, Ostrander & Preston P.C. Dated and first published December 20, 2023. Personal Representative: Mary Ann Silversten Published: December 20 and 27, 2023 and January 3, 2024. Pilot & ONPA P380295 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Chimney Kraft 700 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: 12/15//2023 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/ Justin Schrader, Manager, Chimney Kraft This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/18/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230129 Published: January 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2024. Triplicate T381238 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: William Guevara Consulting Services 1955 Murphy Ave Crescent City, CA 95531 This filing is a refile of previous file # 20170059 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: 1/1/2005 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/ William Guevara This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/21/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20230117 Published: December 20 and 27, 2023, January 3 and 10, 2024. Triplicate T380027

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Joyce M. Manning Case Number: PB237067 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Joyce M. Manning A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Denise C. Brown, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: Denise C. Brown 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 12, 2024 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: CHRIS DOEHLE PO Box 1321 Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 465-1388 Published: December 20 and 27, 2023, and January 3, 2024. Triplicate T380120

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: T’S Country Grill 156 Klamath Boulevard Klamath, CA 95548 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 12/12/2023 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/ Tina Mattz This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/12/2023. Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230127 Published: December 27, 2023, January 3, 10, and 17, 2024. Del Norte Triplicate T380416

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Petition of: Mary Elizabeth Danforth Cooper CASE NO. CV231294 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Mary Elizabeth Danforth Cooper filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Mary Elizabeth Danforth Cooper to Proposed name: Adalaide Elizabeth Danforth THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: January 19, 2024 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1 The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: November 28, 2023 /s/ Karen Dixon Judge of the Superior Court Published: December 27, January 2, 10, and 17. 2024 Triplicate T380431

TS No: 231018384 Notice Of Default And Election To Sell RE: Trust Deed from Netsalao Noy Kelly Grantor Loan No: 12112900031219 Reference is made to that certain trust deed made by Netsalao Noy Kelly, as an estate in fee simple as grantor, to Curry County Title, Inc. as trustee, in favor of Gabriel Lievanos and Elizabeth M. Lievanos, as Tenants by the Entirety, as beneﬁciary, dated 10/25/2021, recorded 11/3/2021, in the Records of Curry County, Oregon, as instrument No. 202105245 covering the following described real property situated in the above-mentioned county and state, to wit: APN: 40-13-33 Parcel 1: Commencing at a corner common to Sections Thirty-two (32) and ThirtyThree (33), Township Forty (40) South, Range Thirteen (13) West, and to Sections Thirty-two (32) and Thirty-Three (33) in Township Forty-one (41) South, Range Thirteen (13) West, of Willamette Meridian, Curry County, Oregon; Thence South 89° 38’ 23” East, along the South line of said Section 33 per Curry County recorded map of Survey No. 40-812, a distance of 730.42 feet (record South 89° 38’ 23” West 731.65 feet) to a 5/8 inch rebar capped “R.H. Smith, PLS 2542” for the True Point of Beginning; Thence North 07° 26’ 39” East 209.40 feet (record North 07° 24’ 17” East 209.50 feet) to 5/8 inch rebar capped “R.H. Smith, PLS 2542”; Thence South 89° 58’ 08” East 211.60 feet (record East 211.47 feet) to a 5/8 inch rebar capped “R.H. Smith, PLS 2542”; Thence South 07° 13’ 53” East 210.87 feet (record South 07° 12’ East 210.74 feet) to a 5/8 inch rebar capped “R.H. Smith, PLS 2542” on said South line of Section 32; Thence along said South line, Norh 89° 38’ 23” West 265.28 feet (record North

89° 38’ 23” West 265.73 feet) to the True Point of Beginning. Parcel 2: Together With an easement for ingress, egress and access over and upon an existing private roadway as granted by instrument recorded February 3, 1998, as Inst. #98-00469, Official Records, Curry County, Oregon. The undersigned hereby certifies that no assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary and no appointments of a successor trustee have been made, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above-described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.735(4). There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. As of the date hereof, the defaults for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the principal balance of $59,000.00, plus interest from 10/29/2021 at an annual rate of 4.500% which is $64,236.26 plus adjustments totaling $465.00 and current foreclosure costs of $2,287.94 all totaling $66,989.20 which is the total required to pay off. Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from dayto-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. Notice

hereby is given that the beneficiary, by reason of said default, has elected and does hereby elect to foreclose the trust deed by advertisement and sale pursuant to ORS 86.705 to 86.795, and to cause to be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the described property which grantor had, or had the power to convey, at the time of the execution by grantor of the trust deed, together with any interest grantor or grantor’s successor in interest acquired after the execution of the trust deed, to satisfy the obligations secured by the trust deed and the expenses of the sale, including the compensations of the trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of trustee’s attorneys. The Sale will be held at the hour of 10:00 AM, in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110 on 3/8/2024, at the following place: In the lobby of the Curry County Courthouse, 29821 Ellensburg Avenue, Gold Beach which is the hour, date and place last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address Netsalao Noy Kelly 10942 S Coralville Way South Jordan, UT 84009 Nature of Right, Lien or Interest Grantor under Deed of Trust and Current Vestee Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.753 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding

dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, and in addition to paying the sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s and attorney fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.753. 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 singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. If you have been previously granted a discharge through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this Notice of Default and Election to Sell is intended to exercise the note holders (beneficiaries) rights against the real property only. Trustee’s Mailing Address: Seidenwurm P.C.

% Total Lender Solutions, Inc. PO Box 910739 San Diego, CA 92191-0739 Trustee’s Physical Address: Seidenwurm P.C. % Total Lender Solutions, Inc. 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Ste 125 San Diego, CA 92121 Toll Free (866) 535-3736(858) 7748859 Dated: 10/25/2023 Seidenwurm P.C., As successor trustee By: /s/ Robert Seidenwurm, President State Of California) ) ss.: County Of San Diego ) This instrument was acknowledged before me on 10/25/2023 by Robert Seidenwurm. /s/ Rachel Beth Seropian Notary Public My Commission Expires Mar 12, 2027 Published: December 13, 20, 27, 2023 and January 3, 2024. Pilot & ONPA P379511 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: G. R. Construction 145 Audree Lane Crescent City, CA 95531 This filing is a refile of previous file # 20200089 with changes. This Business is conducted by: a trust The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 11/17/2023. 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/ Peter Birdsall This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/1/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230121 Published: December 13, 20, 27, 2023, and January 3, 2024. Triplicate T379731

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Oregon wolves expected to spread west and south By GRANT STRINGER OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

State biologists say Oregon’s gray wolf population may have reached its ecological limit in the eastern third of the state and that packs will probably spread out to the west and south in greater numbers. Those comments, made at a meeting of the state and Wildlife CommisHIRE? Fish sion, came as Colorado rejob posting. leased five wolves trapped from Oregon as part of a historic reintroduction program. Roblyn Brown, the Oregon Department of

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Fish and Wildlife’s wolf coordinator, told ranchers and conservationists last week that about 200 gray wolves in nearly 25 packs call Oregon home. She said their numbers have leveled off in recent years because most wolves live in northeast Oregon, an area that’s becoming crowded for the species. Wolves first recolonized their native habitat there in 2009 after hunting and harassment eradicated them from Oregon for 50 years. The wildlife agency counted 178 wolves in the state in 2022, up from 175 in 2021 and 173 in 2020, though officials say

that’s an undercount. Their numbers have plateaued in recent years after spiking for a decade. Wolves packs have taken root in central and southwestern Oregon, including a pack in Jackson County that has become notorious for preying on cattle. “We’re going to start seeing a lot more wolves over the next few years in other areas of Oregon,” Brown said. But conservationists are concerned that the agency is killing more wolves as packs prey more and more. Illegal kills also continue to plague wolf packs. The U.S. Fish and Wild-

life Service is offering a $26,500 reward for information leading to convictions for two separate wolf slayings in November, including one in Jackson County. Wolf hunting is illegal in Oregon, and the Jackson County wolf was protected under the federal Endangered Species Act, like all others in central and western Oregon. In the Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting, Brown said nonetheless that a sustained wolf population is “a big accomplishment.” She said that almost 90% of adult wolves survived year-to-year in

Oregon – a higher rate than other Western states such as Idaho and Montana that authorize wolf hunts en masse. Both states have much higher numbers of wolves than Oregon. Derek Broman, the agency’s game program manager, said that some environmental challenges expected to plague Oregon wolves haven’t been issues after all. Conservationists had been concerned about a lack of genetic diversity among different wolf packs, which could make wolves more susceptible to canine diseases and disruptions in their environment. “Some of those conser-

vation threats are not what they were five years ago,” Broman said. John Williams of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association said that trust is growing between ranchers and wildlife managers thanks to a more efficient process of investigating kills of livestock – which remain a source of concern for a small group of ranchers who have lost cattle, sheep and goats. The agency is also streamlining its process for approving the killing of predatory wolves, he said. “We’re encouraged by the direction,” he told the commission.

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Western Cascades landscapes in Oregon historically burned more often than previously thought By STEVE LUNDEBERG Guest Article

Forests on the west slope of Oregon’s Cascade Range experienced fire much more often between 1500 and 1895 than had been previously thought, according to new research by scientists at Oregon State University. The findings provide important insight, the authors say, into how landscapes might adapt to climate change and future fire regimes. James Johnston of the OSU College of Forestry led the study, which was published in Ecosphere. “Wildland fire is a fundamental forest ecosystem process,” he said. “With temperatures rising and more and more area burning, we need to know as much as we can about the long-term variability in fire.” Johnson and collaborators at Oregon State, the University of Oregon and the U.S. Forest Service gathered tree ring data at 16 sites in the southern part of the Willamette National Forest, in the general vicinity of Oakridge. Trees form scars after cambial cells are killed by wildfire heat, he said. These scars are partially or completely covered by new tissue as a tree grows, and tree rings tell the story of when the fire exposure occurred. Using chain saws, the scientists collected samples from 311 dead trees – logs, short snags and stumps. Seventy-three percent of the samples were coastal Douglas-fir, and 13% were ponderosa pine. The remainder were sugar pine, noble fir, red fir, incense cedar, western red cedar, mountain hemlock and western hemlock. “We cross-dated a total of 147,588 tree rings and identified 672 cambial injuries, 479 of which were fire scars,” Johnston said. “The scars allowed us to reconstruct 130 different

fire years that occurred at one or more of the 16 sites before a federal policy of fire suppression went into effect early in the 20th century.” The main takeaways: • Fire was historically far more frequent in western Oregon Cascades landscapes than previously believed. • Indigenous peoples likely used fire to manage large areas for resources and probably altered landscapes and fire regimes in significant ways. • There are important present-day restoration opportunities for fire-adapted systems in western Oregon. “Also, our study produced little evidence of the kind of large, wind-driven fires that in 2020 burned 50,000 to 75,000 hectares in the watersheds immediately to the north and south of our study area,” Johnston said. “Only 39%

of fire years were recorded at more than one site, only 11% were recorded at more than two sites, and only 3% at more than three sites – in a study area of 37,000 acres, that strongly suggests that most historical fires were relatively small.” Across all 16 sites, the average fire return interval – the length of time between fires – was as short as six years and as long as 165. In general the differences in those averages were strongly associated with vapor pressure deficit or VPD, basically the drying power of the atmosphere. The higher the VPD, the shorter the time between fires. However, historical fire in stands seral to Douglas-fir – stands that, if left alone, would end up with Douglas-fir as the dominant tree species – was much less strongly linked

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with dry air. “We interpret the extraordinary tempo of fire in those stands, and the climate pattern associated with fire there, to indicate Indigenous fire stewardship,” Johnston said. “We saw some of the most frequent fire return intervals ever documented in the Pacific Northwest, but the enormous volume of biomass that these moist forests accumulate over time is often partly attributed to long intervals between wildfire.” The authors note that humans have occupied the southern part of what is now the Willamette National Forest for at least 10,000 years. A variety of Indigenous cultures, including the Molalla, Kalapuya, Tenino, Wasco, Klamath, Northern Paiute and Cayuse, probably used the area for trading, hunting and the collection

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Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

Mar 25, 2024

at 12:12 am LAST - Jan 3

Jan 11

FIRST - Jan 17

FULL - Jan 25

52°°F 43°F 52

54°°F 47°F 54

54°°F 46°F 54

56°°F 47°F 56

Showers

TIDES - BROOKINGS

TODAY

Moon Phases

53°°F 45°F 53

Showers

Crescent City:

55°°F 45°F 55

(Max view in Crescent City) Begins Mar 24 Ends Mar 25 9:53 pm 2:32 am

HIGH

FEET

LOW

FEET

TODAY:

4:46 am 4:29 pm

6.25 4.67

11:15 am 10:28 pm

2.86 2.14

1/4:

5:22 am 5:56 pm

6.44 4.37

12:21 pm 11:11 pm

1/5:

6:00 am 7:30 pm

6.67 4.39

1/6:

6:41 am 8:50 pm

1/7:

Showers

TIDES - CRESCENT CITY HIGH

FEET

LOW

FEET

TODAY:

4:45 am 4:28 pm

6.25 4.67

11:11 am 10:24 pm

2.86 2.14

2.35 2.77

1/4:

5:21 am 5:55 pm

6.44 4.37

12:17 pm 11:07 pm

2.35 2.77

1:21 pm

1.73

1/5:

5:59 am 7:29 pm

6.67 4.39

1:17 pm 11:58 pm

1.73 3.31

6.94 4.67

12:02 am 2:14 pm

3.31 1.04

1/6:

6:40 am 8:49 pm

6.94 4.67

2:10 pm

1.04

7:26 am 9:51 pm

7.24 5.05

1:01 am 3:02 pm

3.72 0.35

1/7:

7:25 am 9:50 pm

7.24 5.05

12:57 am 2:58 pm

3.72 0.35

1/8:

8:12 am 10:40 pm

7.58 5.41

2:02 am 3:47 pm

3.94 -0.31

1/8:

8:11 am 10:39 pm

7.58 5.41

1:58 am 3:43 pm

3.94 -0.31

1/9:

9:00 am 11:22 pm

7.93 5.72

3:00 am 4:31 pm

3.97 -0.89

1/9:

8:59 am 11:21 pm

7.93 5.72

2:56 am 4:27 pm

3.97 -0.89

1/10:

9:49 am

8.24

3:53 am 5:15 pm

3.85 -1.34

1/10:

9:48 am

8.24

3:49 am 5:11 pm

3.85 -1.34

1/11:

12:03 am 10:37 am

5.99 8.44

4:44 am 5:58 pm

3.62 -1.61

1/11:

12:02 am 10:36 am

5.99 8.44

4:40 am 5:54 pm

3.62 -1.61

1/12:

12:42 am 11:26 am

6.22 8.44

5:36 am 6:40 pm

3.35 -1.64

1/12:

12:41 am 11:25 am

6.22 8.44

5:32 am 6:36 pm

3.35 -1.64