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Boice ready to get to work as state representative

Leaving Curry County a very difficult decision

BY DAVID RUPKALVIS

For The Pilot Court Boice is taking his political talents to Salem beginning this week after county commissioners in Curry, Coos and Douglas counties voted 7-1 to appoint Boice to the vacant House District 1 seat in the Oregon Legislature.

Boice, who has served six years as Curry County commissioner, sent a notice to Secretary of State Shernia Fagan and Curry County Clerk Shelley Denney informing them he was resigning as commis-

sioner as of 10:59 a.m. Thursday, February 9. One minute later, he is scheduled to be sworn in as the state representative.

Curry County commissioners are moving quickly to find a replacement for Boice and will accept letters of interest through Friday with an appointment likely early next week.

The decision to appoint Boice to the state House was the latest move that started when former State Senator Dallas Heard announced he was resigning late last year. Commissioners from Coos, Curry and

Douglas counties met and appointed then State Rep. David Brock Smith to the Senate seat, which left the District 1 House seat vacant.

Precinct Committee Members from the three counties met and nominated four candidates as potential choices to fill the House vacancy, and commissioners voted 7-1 in favor of Boice. Coos County Commissioner Rod Taylor was the lone no vote, and Boice abstained from the choice. Boice said deciding to pursue the House seat was not an easy choice. “My wife and I wrestled with it,”

Boice said. “We did the pros and cons. We got counsel from many people. There’s so much to it.”

Boice said he and his wife went to church last week, and while at church he felt a peace that joining the House was the right move.

“My struggles weren’t because I did want to do it,” he said. “It’s just where can I be most effective.”

Boice said with the decision made, he is ready to get to Salem and get to work.

“I have a lot of experience at the

Hollywood actress returns home for production of Misery

BY WILL LOHRE

Country Media

On Feb. 10, the Chetco Pelican Players will open their first show of 2023, Misery. The show will close on Feb. 26. The leading actress is Chloé Rosenthal, who grew up in Brookings but moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in acting in 2013. Rosenthal returned on Dec. 27 and has been working on preparing for the show. She plans to return to Los Angeles when the show closes in late February.

Since moving to the big city, Rosenthal has acted in movies, and TV shows, delved into the directorial side of the business, and just closed production on an off-broadway show in New York.

Now, Rosenthal has returned to her hometown to act in a part she's wanted since she was a kid.

"I saw a casting notice for Misery, and I read the book when I was in a study hall class, and I had nothing to do when I was 11 years old, far too young, but you know, I was curious," Rosenthal said. " I read it, and I'll never forget, I literally closed the book, and I was like, 'That is my favorite book i've ever

Merkley: Funding still available for container facility

BY DAVID RUPKALVIS

For The Pilot

Weeks after the International Port of Coos Bay learned it was not getting a mega grant this year to help bring a shipping container facility to the region, Senator Jeff Merkley said the fight for federal funding is not over.

During a town hall in Coos Bay on Saturday, Merkley told The World he was continuing to work with Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to make sure he knows what an impact a new shipping container facility could have.

“It’s a five-year program,” Merkley said. “I organized a call with Pete Buttigieg because were all frustrated and angry because grant program was supposed to fix a regional problem. The container port would fix a regional problem.

Val Hoyle, Senator Wyden and I talked to him. We were pretty frustrated. There’s a round two, and we are hopeful we will get it in round two.”

Merkley said he has supported the proposal of a shipping container facility in Coos Bay for years, pointing to his time in the Oregon Legislature when he helped get funding to keep the Coos Bay Rail Line alive.

Merkley said 2023 has started slowly on Capital Hill, but he expects things to pick up rapidly.

“Everything is getting off to a

slow start,” Merkley said. “We were waiting for the Senate GOP to name their committee members, and they didn’t do that until Thursday.”

After Republicans took control of the U.S. House in the 2022 election, Merkley said getting major proposals done is not likely, but he

said there are important areas where Republicans and Democrats can agree.

“The agriculture bill has real potential for bipartisan support,” Merkley said. “Somehow, we have to figure out the spending bills. I don’t see anything like the Inflation

Reduction Act and the bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.”

Merkley said housing, especially affordable housing, is a priority because of the great need in Oregon.

He said there are ways the federal government can help.

“There’s a whole series of funds

that do things like vouchers for veterans and low-income housing, but we should do more than that,” Merkley said. “In addition, I’m saying we should get the hedge funds out of the housing industry.”

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Chloe Rosenthal and co-star Josiah Forbis rehearsing lines on set of the production, Misery, which opens Feburary 10.

Photos by David Rupkalvis/For The Pilot

Close to 150 people attended a town hall with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley at Marshfield High School in Coos Bay. Merkley hosted town halls in Coos, Curry and Douglas counties Saturday, taking questions from those in attendance.

Art Walk returning to Brookings this weekend

A new venue will be joining four regular Second Saturday Art Walk participants during the monthly art walk scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 11.

Avigail’s Events, a new floral shop that had a soft opening Feb. 1, will feature demonstrations on making floral arrangements with a Valentine’s Day theme during Art Walk hours. The shop, located at 519 Chetco Ave, three doors from Brian Scott Gallery, will serve refreshments including freshly-made popcorn.

For more information about the florist, call 541254-9154 or visit avigailsevents.com.

At Brian Scott Gallery, the featured artist of the month is Dan Dodson, a Brookings-Harbor High School graduate, who has been creating art and drawing since grade school.

Dodson spent many years commercial fishing with his stepdad and then joined the U.S. Marines and served in the Vietnam War for one year. After Vietnam, he moved to Portland and studied at the Portland Museum Art School, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1974.

After moving back to Brookings in 2002, Dodson began to create sculptures using driftwood and rocks, fusing together elements and making spontaneous three-dimensional abstract sculptures.

Dodson’s sculptures, as well as his abstract art, will be on display throughout the month, as well as on an ongoing basis in the gallery located at 515 Chetco Ave. The artist will be interviewed at 4:30 p.m.

Ken Dobberpuhl will be the musician for the evening and refreshments will be

served. The gallery offers three floors of art displays of several artist and includes Signatures, a gallery within the gallery, on the main floor. For more information about the galleries, visit brianscottgallery.com or call 541-4128687.

Nearby on Chetco Avenue, Forecastle Books and Gallery will presents a three month retrospective of the paintings of Jay Hannah (19222010). Paintings will be updated each month.

Hannah spent most of his life painting on the Monterey Peninsula.

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Capital,” he said. “People think I ran for governor because I had the ego, but no. We almost lost Brookings in a fire a few years ago.”

Boice said he was excited after being named to the Natural Resources, Water and Agriculture Committee and the Housing and Homeless Committee.

“My biggest issue will

He painted in the Brookings area in 1998. He explored many genres of painting including impressionism, abstract, geometric abstracts and still-lifes.

Forecastle Books and Gallery, 553 Chetco Ave., will have wine, and appetizers. For more information, call 541-813-2665.

Whimsical Griffin has moved to a larger location across the hall in the same building at 615 Chetco Ave. The business continues to present works by 8-bit tile artist Dave Christie, also known as “The Working

always be catastrophic wildfires,” Boice said. “We’ve got to get the housing thing solved.”

Boice said one thing he is very happy about is both the state senator in Brock Smith and the state representative in himself are from Curry County.

“I think our bases are covered,” he said. “There’s going to be pressure on us. I’m going to be following Brock Smith. He’s got some legislation I think I can be very effective pushing up the

Mouse,” paintings by Lorrie Brooks and celebrity portraiture by shop owner Vincent Chiantelli.

For information, visit whimsicalgriffin.com or call 949-672-8645.

Up the hill from Chetco Avenue, Kim’s Garden Party at 301 Oak St. will feature new acrylic imagination paintings by Cara Anne Blanchard. Country swing music is performed by Rapp Brush. Wine and appetizers will be served. For more information, call 541-4127273. Kim’s Garden Party will participate in the Art

ladder.”

While Curry County will always be home to Boice, he said he is ready to work just as hard for Coos and Douglas counties. The legislative district includes the western portion of Coos County, including Bandon, Coquille and Myrtle Point, and a smaller portion of Douglas County.

“Our issues are the same,” Boice said. “That’s why the commissioners supported me. I’ve worked with all of them before I was a commis-

Walk from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Manley Art Center, 433 Oak St., schedules the opening reception for its February Art Exhibit during the Second Saturday Art Walk — a diverse collection of fiber art produced by its members and the local weaving group, Webfoot Weavers. The featured fiber artists explore their creativity through silk painting, weaving, knitting, crocheting, felting and quilting. This collaborative show displays work from novices to masters, wearable art to decorative accessories.

sioner. I’m invested in this half of the state.”

Boice said he understands as a Republican, he will be in the minority in Salem, but he believes he can reach across the aisle to get good legislation passed.

“I look at those guys on the other side, I know a lot of them,” Boice said. “There’s no excuse for me not be effective.”

Boice will be sworn in at 11 a.m. Thursday and will immediately get to work as the new state representative.

Chetco Activity Center

Brookings-Harbor

Christian Science Church

429 Pine St. at Redwood Spur, Brookings Sunday Service............11 a.m.

Sunday School............11 a.m.

Wednesday Testimony Mtg..6 p.m. Reading Room: Monday & Wednesday..1-3 p.m. or by appointment www.cscbrookings.com 541-469-2398 or 469-3333

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

Sunday School...............10 a.m.

Morning Preaching........11 a.m.

Evening Preaching...........6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study...7 p.m.

“Looking for an exciting BiblePreaching Church? We may be just what you’re looking for!”

Calvary Chapel of the Redwoods Temporary address for services: Smith River Community Hall 241 1st St., Smith River CA (707)-487-2051 Sunday Services 10:30am www.ccredwoods.com

Evangelist: Michael Wilk 541-469-6453 or 541-469-0191

Trinity Lutheran Church

1200 Easy St., PO Box 1199 Brookings

Sunday Bible School All Ages...9am (Sept.-May)

Sunday Worship Service...10am Nursery Available Pastor Matt Steendahl 541-469-3411 tlcbrookings.org

J King Price

February 14, 1933 - January 16, 2023

Radford L Nowlin, beloved Dad, Papa, Grandpa and Great Grandpa passed away on December 31, 2022, in Brookings, Oregon.

R.L., as he liked to be called, lived a long, productive life that benefited so many people throughout his 101 years on this earth.

He grew up on a farm in rural Texas during the Great Depression. Like many of the “greatest generation” he understood hard work, scarcity, and self-sacrifice.

He graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in chemical engineering. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy as a radar maintenance officer on the U.S.S. Cowpens, the first and only carrier to be in Tokyo Bay when the Japanese surrendered.

After the war, R.L. worked for several employers including Julio

read, and I'm going to play Annie Wilkes some day.'"

Misery is based on a novel by Stephan King, adapted into a play by William Goldman. The story centers around a prominent romance novelist Paul Sheldon who falls into the clutches of a deranged super-fan, Annie Wilkes. Rosenthal will act alongside Josiah Forbis, who plays Paul Sheldon, and Mike Vest, who plays Sheriff Buster. Kat Liddell and Kira Olivander co-direct the production. The play is a thriller, and Wilkes' complicated character drew Rosenthal to the role.

"Oftentimes we see these black-and-white characters, where we're just like, 'Oh, they're all bad or all good,' and Annie felt like there were so many human moments with her," Rosenthal said. "I like these complex characters; I think it's way more interesting to play the human side of a person rather than, 'Oh, they're just a villain.'"

Playing a character with

Gallo as his chief engineer at Ernest & Julio Gallo winery before he went on to start his own company, L&A Engineering.

When he retired and sold L&A Engineering, he and his wife Vickie moved to Brookings, Oregon and started Brandy Peak Distillery, the first distillery in Southern Oregon with his son David and wife Georgia.

In 2001, at the age of eighty he again “retired”, though he was a welcome and consistent presence at the award-winning distillery that he founded. He greatly enjoyed traveling, visiting Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Central and South America, Australia, and all of North America.

R.L. was a generous man, giving time, money and advice to many individuals, organizations, friends and family members during his

depth to their personality has made the role more interesting, and Rosenthal has done extensive research on mental health and trauma to prepare for the role.

Returning home

Having grown up in Brookings, Rosenthal saw the theater as a second home for herself; her return home has given her a chance to reconnect with her roots.

"The second I got here, it's been absolutely incredible. I mean, it's like going down memory lane," Rosenthal said. "The theater, in a sense, raised me because I was there all the time. And, you know, I'm seeing some of the same faces, a lot of new faces, but they're all so warm and welcoming."

Rosenthal moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting after catching a break following a performance in Steel Magnolias at the Randall Theatre in Medford, Oregon.

John Cypher, an established actor, saw the performance and helped her make a move to Hollywood.

While Rosenthal has had her fair share of time on

lifetime.

He was preceded in death by his wife Vickie in 2014. Surviving him are sons Jim and David Nowlin, daughter Nancy Lee, grandchildren Li Nowlin-Sohl, Nicole Nowlin, Ren Provo, Jennifer Dinnat and great grandchildren Camille and Tristan Dinnat.

In honor of his service, he is buried at the Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point, Oregon.

J King Price, 89, of Brookings, Oregon, passed away on January 16, 2023.

King was born on February 14, 1933, to Jasper and Alice Price in Woodland, CA. After he graduated from Chico High School in 1950, he went on to Chico State University and graduated with a B A in Education in 1954.

King served in the US Army from 1954 to 1962.

After graduating with a degree in education, he started his first job with Oroville City Elementary School District as a teacher, kickstarting a 31-year career in education.

In 1952, King met Clare over the telephone in Chico, CA. King and Clare went on to have four children, Marta

Henry (Daryl), Rochelle Wiedeman (Mark), Jack Price (Dawn), and Kimberly Hubbard.

In 1988, King retired and moved from Chico, CA to Brookings, Oregon to be on the coast. He spent his time bird watching, volunteering at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church and writing. He was also active in the Chetco Pelican Players theatre.

King was predeceased by his father, Jasper, his mother, Alice, his brother, Benjamin and his half-sister, Claire. He is survived by his loving wife Clare of 67 years, his four children, his eleven grandchildren, twelve greatgrandchildren, four nieces and one nephew. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Timothy’s

John Blackford Dayton Jr.

August 24, 1949 - January 23, 2023

John Blackford Dayton, Jr. was born on August 24, 1949, in Stuttgart, Germany. He is the son of John Blackford Dayton and Valerie Agnes Scheeline. John’s growing up years were spent in multiple locations as his father was transferred with the military. The family eventually settled at Lake Tahoe, Nevada and John attended and graduated from the University of Nevada at Reno. He spent most of his work life in the family furniture and flooring business where residents would recognize

him as “Captain Carpet” in the local television commercials. After retiring, John spent the next 10 years traveling across the United States in his RV. In his travels he found Brookings, Oregon and fell in love with the west coastline in general and Brookings in particular. He settled in Brookings and spent the remainder of his life there.

John died on January 23, 2023, in Brookings, Oregon. John loved people, he made friends easily and he would talk to anyone. He will be greatly missed by his family, his friends,

Episcopal Church, Brookings, Oregon, on Sunday, February 19th at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Timothy’s Memorial Fund, an organization King felt strongly about.

big-budget sets, she has enjoyed working with a smaller theater and putting on a topnotch production with lesser means. Working with the Chetco Pelican Players has been a fun change of pace for her. After the production of Rent was such a success in the community, Rosenthal is excited to present this play to the Brookings audience.

"We're seeing even more sales right now for Misery, I think because of Rent, because Rent was such a success, so I'm very happy to be following that show, and I'm very happy that a community that they thought possibly might not be open-minded, turned out to be incredibly open-minded," Rosenthal said. "I'm just proud to be part of the Brookings community again."

To see Misery, tickets can be purchased at https://chetcopp.booktix.com/ or on the phone at 541-469-1857. You can also buy tickets at the door on show nights.

John Harvey Lafond

January 28, 2023

John Harvey Lafond, 67, of Whaleshead Beach Resort passed on January 28, 2023, at The Portland Adventist Hospital. John had many serious medical problems that couldn't be resolved in Brookings and was life flighted to Portland.

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Merkley has proposed legislation that would ban hedge funds from buying housing and would make the hedge fund companies sell housing they own.

“In some areas, they are buying 40% of the housing,” Merkley said. “The housing should be homes for families and not a profit center for Wall Street. It’s a new idea.

Unfortunately, he made no progress and passed on there.

John was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He followed NASCAR closely.

John was a fine home painting and repair person and assisted many people at

No one’s proposed it before. I know I’m getting a really strong support at town halls, both urban and rural.”

In Coos Bay, Merkley hosted his 15th town hall of 2023 and his 515th of his career as a senator.

Close to 150 people attended the town hall at Heritage Hall on the campus of Marshfield High School. During the hour-long event, Merkley took questions for the audience.

Ralph Mohr, a former Marshfield teacher, asked Merkley for help getting tax write-offs for teachers who teach advanced classes.

“That’s a good idea,” Merkley said. “I’ve not heard that idea before. I will take it back to my education team as an idea for a federal credit.”

State Senator David Brock Smith, who attended the town hall, also agreed to bring up the idea is Salem.

John Ezra Schiermann

and his community. He is survived by his sister, Pamela Hall (Dayton) Woffinden of Mesa, Arizona.

Whaleshead and Brookings. John was raised in the Sacramento area and had no known living relatives upon his death. He was a good man and will be missed by all of us and the many animals he befriended at Whaleshead.

asked Merkley about rumors that some members of Congress want to cut Social Security and Medicare.

“The idea of gutting Medicare and Social Security, not gonna happen, not gonna let it happen,” Merkley said.

Another questioner asked Merkley to help find an answer for the homeless crisis.

“Almost every city I go to, the top issue is housing,” Merkley said. “The cost of owing a home is disappearing for middle America. We’re seeing tents pop up everywhere. It’s not just Oregon. Our homeless situation is three things. It’s mental illness, it’s drug addiction and it’s financial stretch. We have to tackle it on all three fronts.”

Marshfield teacher Garrett King asked Merkley to talk about election security and protecting the democracy.

"Taking Oregon's vision of everyone being able to cast a ballot easily should be taken nationwide,” Merkley said.

“The vote by mail solution.

Utah is a vote-by-mail state. They love it. This is not a red state or a blue state issue.”

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Chloe Rosenthal and Mike Vest reading lines together during a rehearsal.

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Stay sober on Valentine's Day with these tips

By marie GarCeau

Valentine's Day is known for many things, such as flowers, chocolates, romance, dinners and date nights. However, the day can also be known for creating many negative emotions, such as guilt, sadness, depression, anxiety, and anger.

It can be particularly challenging for someone new to sobriety and recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

Fortunately, there are practical ways to stay sober, avoid relapse, and treat the day as any other.

If someone is struggling with a substance use disorder, it is critical to find help. Addictions worsen with time.

"Valentine's Day can often be the first hurdle for many people in sobriety," said Michael Leach of Addicted.org. "Many of the negative emotions attached to the day have the potential to lead to relapse."

The first tip is to identify any potential stressors or triggers. An individual may feel they are feeling stressed because they are hyper-focused on their love life. Yet, it could be a work responsibility, family stressors, health issues, or financial obligations.

In addition, it could be a particular situation or group of people creating stress. In that case, avoid it or them, and set clear boundaries. Overall, have a plan in place to recognize stressors and manage relapse triggers.

Another good approach is to

marie GarCeau

counter the day's culture and unplug from social media. Celebrate other forms of love with your children, friends, or family members. Moreover, off social media for a couple of days if seeing endless Valentine's Day posts causes stress.

Finally, lean on support. A good support system is integral to addiction recovery, regardless of the day of the year. Spend time with other sober and single friends or attend a recovery meeting. Stay safe and healthy and reach out for help if needed.

Marie Garceau has been working in the field of substance use and addiction recovery for over a decade. Her primary focus is to reach out to the community and spread awareness. S he does this to educate others about the dangers of drug use and to help prevent individuals from using drugs.

Janelle Howard owes all of Brookings an apology

By roGer Gitlin

Guest Opinion

After the ordeal surrounding City Manager Janelle Howard's shoplifting violation, Howard was rehired by the city and has returned to work.

Something very profound is missing.

Ms. Howard owes a heartfelt apology before we can all “... just move on.”

There is a significant percentage of Brookings folks who are very unhappy with her rehire after the city manager was arrested (and now no contest plea) for shoplifting from Fred Meyer on July 4. A few expressed their opposition at the late January council meeting. The misdemeanor shoplifting charge was reduced by the district attorney to a simple theft three violation to which Ms. Howard pled no contest.

I contacted the city manager on her first day back February 1 and requested an interview. Ms. Howard answered my email with a deference request for permission from Mayor Ron Hedenskog.

In an email to the mayor, I asked for permission to interview Janelle Howard. The mayor concurred the last several months have been an ordeal and commended my coverage of the Monday last special meeting as fair. My second request

to the mayor and city manager remains unanswered. Thus, this commentary.

Now that Ms. Howard has pled no contest to the theft three violation, I believe the city manager owes the City of Brookings, at the very minimum, a heartfelt apology. This violation of public trust IS a serious matter. Stealing is not jay walking (which, by the way, California has now legalized). Shoplifting by the city manager from a business in Brookings is deplorable. It is understandable some folks are upset the city manager, while retaining her healthy city salary while suspended, escaped any retribution for this breach of the public trust. Nonetheless, three councilors and the mayor approved her rehire. Without taking any position, I would suggest Ms. Howard, publicly apologize for this misdeed.

Failing to perform this basic mea culpa, Janelle Howard will continue to languish in a reservoir of doubt and ethics questionability. Folks may forgive but not accept, sweeping this incident under the Municipal carpet.

I offer the very viable (albeit difficult) option of proffering her apology publicly at the next council meeting, Monday evening, February 13.

I promise to report the statement of contrition, accordingly.

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Thank you

I’m writing on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Curry County (LWVCC), with a big shout-out to everyone who supported our recent fundraiser. Our Art & Craft Sale and Silent Auction took place on Saturday, January 14, at the Curry Public Library in Gold Beach.

Despite the awful weather and partial road closure on Highway 101 that day, the afternoon event was enjoyable and successful. The event’s offerings – all donated –included many unique items for sale and auction, plus live music and light refreshments. We also had information available about LWVCC and about opportunities for local civic engagement and service. Though attendance was not as robust as hoped, our volunteers enjoyed engaging with those who did come. And happily, we met our fundraising goal. Thanks to all who attended.

Of course, the event would not have been possible without a cadre of enthusiastic volunteers and generous donors who helped make this event successful. We thank our local merchant donors – from Gold Beach, Spinner’s Restaurant and Fisherman’s Direct; and from Brookings, Whaleshead Restaurant, Zola’s Restaurant, and Chetco Trader Pawn Shop. We also thank our individual volunteers and donors: Louise Abbott (Event Chair), Susan Barke, Charlene Enoch, Becky Flake, Lucie LaBonté, Lisa Neher, Georgia Nowlin, Ed Patterson, Karen Pringle Cunningham, Karol Simas, Phoebe Skinner, Ria Shannon Smith, and Deb Worth. We offer special thanks to Ken Dobberpuhl, who graciously provided live music for the event all afternoon. Thanks, too, to Curry Public Library and its staff for the great venue and gracious assistance.

LWVCC is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, nonpartisan political organization. Our mission is to encourage informed and active participation in government and to improve our communities through voter education and services. We truly appreciate the community’s support of our mission.

Alyce Prudden President, LWVCC

Slap in the face

President Biden's failures to protect our borders, land and skyways are a slap in the face to those who serve and have served to protect us from domestic and foreign enemies. God help us. We're not in good hands.

Louis Costa Brookings

Save our kids

Parents aren't perfect in all decisions raising their children.

letters to the editor

Decisions of faith and life style choices are under the responsibility of parenting: potty training, child responsibilities for home chores, and the appropriate time for the discussion of the "birds and the bees". An even longer list of hurdles is presented before parents to have the BEST influence reach the children and discourage filthy, sexually graphic books being used as tools to disrupt Christian values. We, the community of parents, teachers, concerned citizens, are entitled to review the teaching synopsis of what libraries and schools intend to solicit to our children when it comes to equity, gender, gender affirmation, and access to resources that promote such behavior.

Chetco Library's sponsorship of the Southern Oregon Coast Pride (SOC Pride) gives youth in our community access to a "Gender Affirmation Closet" for Trans and the gender confused, their website is age specific 13-24. Members will have access to goods such as "binders" and "gender affirming clothing". "Queers and allies also offer weekly events online and in person". SOC Pride also offers a "Name-Change Fund".

Disturbing is the promotion. Mutilation of a body or hormonal suppression will NOT make a happier life, many have testified the transition made them remorseful. The sexual directive of LGBTQIA2S challenges common sense, the science, and targets young vulnerable children.

More disturbing are the sponsors of this SOC Pride group displayed on the fliers:

AllCare Health Advanced Health Alliance Oregon Oregon Health

What do these "health groups" have in common? They assure future revenue after the

1) Surgery mutilations,

2) hormone treatments, and

3) failure to disclose both are "irreversible procedures" should be against the law.

Let's take back our community library. Save our kids.

Kellie Evans Harbor

Your phone

Let’s get this straight. Your cellphone is reality and everything else is fake and not worth paying attention to. No need to look up while you are walking or even converse with people you meet in person. That’s just a waste of time.

Besides, you can’t trust personal encounters, too risky. No telling what they’ll do and people spread disease. You have to wear a mask to protect yourself from people. But your phone is safe.

You won’t catch Covid from your phone. Also, your phone is your best friend. In some cases, maybe your dog but your dog doesn’t have a personal assistant to help you with things and can some-

times be a pain in the behind. You don’t have to walk your phone. Your phone will tell you; reality is overrated. Virtual is better. You can live on social networking all day long and never have to leave your house. It’s great during lockdowns. Who cares about going outside? Your phone can do everything. Soon you won’t even have to lift a finger or get up from your chair or even leave your bed if you don’t want to. You can work on your phone, pay your bills on your phone, play games on your phone, arrange your whole life on your phone.

Most people are lost without their phone. They would never be without it. Their phone is the closest thing to them. They couldn’t be without their phone for even one hour. They sleep with their phone. Being apart from their phone can make them anxious. That’s the plan. Live on your phone and you pretty much will miss everything else. You’ll come to see that nothing else matters. Now, if you’ll excuse me, my phone wants me for something. Can’t keep it waiting.

Avery Freauxbischer Brookings

Rent increase a worry

I’ve lived in Brookings for many years. Today, I own a home in a manufactured home park. The home I own is on land that I pay rent for every month, and because of that, I worry about how much longer I’ll have a roof over my head.

I feel lucky to have called Brookings home for so many years, but how much longer can I stay? Now it’s all at risk. As someone who owns their home but rents the land under it, I learned recently that my landlord is raising the space rent 14.6% - and that’s allowed. All of us in this park are over 55 and on a fixed income. For many of us in this park, our fixed income just won’t stretch any further. For those of us who can stretch for this rent increase, we know we can’t afford another one of this size. All of us are at risk of becoming homeless. It isn’t right that landlords are allowed to raise the rent by 14.6% and displace their tenants.

If we want to stop homelessness, we have to stop putting people like me and my neighbors in these impossible predicaments. It’s that simple. I love my home, and I don’t want to live anywhere else, but I’m scared and so are all seniors that have investments in mobile homes.

SB 611 to limit the kinds of rent increases we received and SB 799 to make the eviction process more fair are working through the Oregon Legislature, and we need the Legislature to pass them and now! People like me and my neighbors are counting on them.

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Health & Nutrition 301

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Employment Opps 515

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ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

TECHNICIAN I/II (EMOT I/II) - PUBLIC WORKS, CITY OF CRESCENT CITY. Full-time with great benefits, $23.99$33.75 hourly salary PLUS great benefit package. Job announcement and application packet available at www. crescentcity.org or at, City Hall 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. Contact HR Manager Sunny Valero for questions at (707) 464-7483, ext. 233. Position closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023.

IMMEDIATE OPENING for full time LEGAL ASSISTANT. Previous minimum 2 years legal experience preferred. Send resume to K.R. Olin, Attorney at Law, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415, hand deliver to 624 Fleet Street, Brookings, Oregon, or e-mail to olinandassociates@gmail.com

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Wanted Autos 690

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Misc/Trade 700

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Garage Sales 702

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Multi family garage sale. Name brand clothes. Something for everyone. 2/11/23

10am-3pm 404 Smith St. behind Freddy’s. No early birds. Rain or shine

Storage sale. Sat 2/11, 10am3pm. No earlybirds. Couches, 2 Dining room tables w/ chairs, vintage cabinet record player, clothes & Misc. household. Hewitt’s Stor-All 96650 DeMoss Rd. #25.

Estate Sales 706

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Stereo, TV & Video 713

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Musical Instruments 715

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Insurance 729

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Houses Furnished 806

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RV Space for Rent 819

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Pasture & Acreage 842

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Public Notices 999

Notice of Public Meeting

The Harbor Sanitary District Board of Directors will hold a Regular Meeting February 16, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Harbor Sanitary District Building 16408 Lower Harbor Rd. Brookings OR.

Subjects to be considered: NEW BUSINESS

1. Review Pump Station 1 Jockey Pump Project

2. Discussion of District Paid Staff Training To connect via Zoom 480-281-2429 Passcode 3QcCvM /S/Anthony Burkett, Board

Chairman Published: February 10, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P358306

Notice of Public Meeting

The Port of Brookings Harbor Board of Director’s will hold a Regular Meeting Wednesday February 15, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. For meeting agenda and packet please visit Port website: www.portofbrookingsharbor.com

This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider

Published: February 10, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P358147

EFSP ANNOUNCEMENT

PHASE 40: FEDERAL FUNDS HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. Curry County has been allocated $10,106 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. Curry County, Oregon February 6, 2023-Public or private 501C3 non-profit volunteer agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funds for Curry County must apply by February 17, 2023. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies choosing to receive funds must:

1) Be a voluntary non-profit

2) Be eligible to receive federal funds

3) Have an accounting system

4) Practice nondiscrimination

5) Have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs

6) If you are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Individuals cannot apply for the funding. Agencies interested in applying for Phase 40 should contact Pamela Winebarger, Financial Director, Brookings Harbor Community Helpers, Board Chair for the local EFSP Board. Paper copies can be requested or submitted electronically, but they must be typed. Handwritten is not acceptable. To request an application, please email a request to: pamelaw@ brookingsharborfoodbank.org or for additional information call 541-469-6988. APPLICATIONS must be received or postmarked by Friday, February 17, 2023.

February 10, 2023 (online February 6-12, 2023) Curry Coastal Pilot P358214

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INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids for the construction of the Elk Valley Rancheria Gas Station and Convenience Store Project will be received by the Owner, the Elk Valley Rancheria, California, a federally recognized Indian tribe, until 4:00 PM on March 15, 2023. The bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at 4:00 PM on the same day. Bids must be addressed to:

Elk Valley Rancheria

C/O Dale A. Miller, Chairman 2332 Howland Hill Road

Crescent City, CA 95531 and labeled: FOR THE ELK VALLEY RANCHERIA GAS STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE PROJECT”.

In general, the work includes the furnishing of the labor, materials, and equipment for the construction project, which will include the construction of a convenience store and gas station on the north side of Elk Ranch Road on APN 115-020028. The construction includes an approximately 4,080-sf structure for the convenience store, including a quick serve restaurant, office, restrooms, and a limited dining area. The gas station includes eight (8) ‘ double-stack’ dispensers (16 pumps total) beneath a fueling canopy, one (1) high speed diesel (HSD) lane with two (2) dispensers and one large RV lane with gasoline with two (2) dispensers beneath a fueling canopy, two (2) 30,000-gallon underground fuel tanks, a 1,000 gallon above-ground propane tank, and a water/air supply station. The site development will also include 50 standard parking spaces, 6 truck/RV parking spaces, all required ADA parking spaces, a 500-kilowatt diesel generator in a shed-type structure with a 400-gallon tank, a trash enclosure for two dumpsters, an animal relief area, monument and pricing signs, stormwater improvements (e.g., drainage inlets, piping, and retention basins), paving, and landscaping.

The Contract Documents may be inspected at the following locations:

Elk Valley Rancheria Tribal Office (Hard Copy) 2332 Howland Hill Road Crescent City, CA 95531

Humboldt Builders Exchange (Electronically) 624 C Street

Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 442-3708

Shasta Builders Exchange (Electronically) 2985 Innsbruck Drive Redding, CA 96003 (530) 221-5556

Klamath Professional Drafting Service and Builders Exchange (Electronically)

724 Main Street, Suite 204 Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (541) 882-9480

Medford Builders Exchange (Electronically)

701 E Jackson Street Medford, OR 97504 (541) 773-5327

To receive the Contract Documents and to ensure Bidders are properly registered as a plan holder for this project, contractors must obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents for FREE from SHN Consulting Engineers and Geologists, Inc. by emailing achristie@shn-engr.com. No hard copy bid documents will be available for purchase.

This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class A (General Engineering) contractor License.

Pursuant to the Federal prevailing wage rates DAVIS-BACON. Bidders must correctly prepare and submit the documents listed in Section 00 40 00, Bid. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guaranty bond, or a certified or cashier’s check payable to the order of the Owner in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid as a guaranty that the bidder will execute the contract if it is awarded in conformity with the bid form. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds, each in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. The successful bidder will further be required to furnish a Maintenance Bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the final contract price.

Pursuant to Section 4104 of the State of California Public Contract Code and/or applicable federal regulations, each Bid Proposal must include the name, location of the place of

business, and California contractor license number of each Subcontractor who will perform work or service or fabricate or install work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of one percent (½ of 1%) of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents. At the successful Bidder’s option, securities may be substituted for the required retention, in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the State of California Public Contract Code and/or applicable federal regulations.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to determine which bid is, in the Owner’s judgment, the lowest responsive bid of a bidder or group of bidders. The Owner also reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid and to delete items listed in the bid.

Bids received after the time established for receiving bids will not be considered. Except as provided in paragraph 00 20 10-1.04(A), no bidder may withdraw his bid after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding ninety (90) calendar days.

Bidders are hereby notified that the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage applies to the project.

Regulations regarding the application of these wage rates are given in paragraph 00 20 00-1.12.

The federal wage determination for this Project is CA 20210005 2/25/22

The Project will be conducted on land owned by the United States of America for the benefit of the Owner. The land is protected under federal law from alienation. As such, no Mechanic’s Lien or other similar lien may be imposed or enforced against trust land and its improvements. See e.g., 25 U.S.C. § 177; and Carlson v. Tulalip Tribes of Washington. 510 F.2d 1337, 1339 (9th Cir. 1975).

Bidders on this work must comply with all applicable governmental and local (Elk Valley Rancheria, California) agency requirements. This includes the Federal laws and regulations associated with the federal funding sources that will be provided for partial funding of the project by the U.S. Economic Development Administration and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Preference in the award of this contract shall be given to qualified Indian-owned economic enterprises that are at least 51% Indian owned and controlled in accordance with Elk Valley Rancheria, California’s procurement policy. Any contractor claiming Indian preference shall complete and submit, with his/ her bid, the form entitled “Indian Enterprise Qualification Statement” which is included in the bid package. A bidders’ conference and site visit will be held on February 22 at 2:00 p.m. and begin at Elk Valley Rancheria Tribal Office (2332 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, CA 95531) for the purpose of acquainting all prospective bidders with the bid documents and the worksite. The bidders’ conference is not mandatory.

Date: January 27, 2023

By: Dale A. Miller, Chairman

Published: January 27, February 3, 10, and 17, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T357467

CCHA has opened a new waiting list for Project Based Voucher (“PBV”) rental assistance at Valhalla Pacific, located at 911 Pacific in Crescent City. PBV’s provide rental assistance that is tied to a specific unit in a property that is contracted with the CCHA. In order to qualify, applicants must be eligible for a 2-bedroom subsidy. CCHA will use preference criteria and date/time of application to determine placement on the waiting list. Please be advised that CCHA has a local preference, which means that applicants with Del Norte County residency at the time of application selection will be served ahead of applicants not meeting the preference. If you are interested in applying for the Valhalla Pacific PBV waiting list, you can obtain an application by visiting the office, contacting the office by phone to request an application be mailed to you

(707-464-9216) or visiting the CCHA website at https://www. crescentcity.org/departments/

T.S. No. 105807-CA APN: 110-100-035-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 1/18/2022. 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 On 3/1/2023 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/1/2022 as Instrument No. 20220426 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Del Norte County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: SARAH M. SAMPELS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, 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 FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; At the Steps of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn Administration Building, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT 10 OF VIPOND SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF DEL NORTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ON JUNE 26, 1953 IN BOOK 4 OF MAPS, PAGE 15. Commonly known as: 740 Vipond Dr, Crescent City, CA 955317958. MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS LOT 10 OF VIPOND SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF DEL NORTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ON JUNE 26, 1953 IN BOOK 4 OF MAPS, PAGE 15. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING:

1. DEED TO WILLIAM D. GAUDEM, ET UX, RECORDED AUGUST 29, 1967, IN BOOK 129 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 377, DEL NORTE COUNTY RECORDS. 2. DEED TO BYRON K. JUSTUS. ET UX, RECORDED JANUARY 20, 1970, IN BOOK 146 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 611, DEL NORTE COUNTY RECORDS. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 740 VIPOND DR, 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $219,296.09. 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 beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

If you are consid-

ering 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 105807-CA. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 105807-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee 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.

FOR SALES INFORMATION:

(800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108

LIEN SALE

WINCHUCK STORAGE

A lien sale will be held on February 18, 2023, at 10:15 AM, with a preview at 10:00 AM at Winchuck Storage, 99198 Winchuck River Rd., Brookings, OR 97415, on the following unit:

No. 4 \emdash Various items, exercise, washer/dryer, totes, and personal effects.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SERVICEMASTER BY CRONIC, SERVICEMASTER RESTORATION SERVICES, and SERVICEMASTER RECOVERY MANAGEMENT Street Address: 1010 7th Street Eureka, CA 95501 Mailing address: 5451 Industrial Way Benicia, CA 94510

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 10/25/2022

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

Signed:/s/ Charles Hoage, Vice President, Sharjo, LLC

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/5/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

B. McCune-Sokoloski,

Deputy File No. 20230004

Published: January 27, February 3, 10, and 17, 2023

Del Norte Triplicate T356981 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON, FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY

Case No. 23PB00416

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

In the Matter of the Estate of: STERLING ROY BECKER, Sr., Deceased

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Administrator or her attorney at the address below, 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 Administrator, or the lawyer for the Administrator, David C Johnston. Dated and first published on February 3, 2023.

/s/ Nicole Becker Administrator

Lawyer for Administrator: David C. Johnston

OSB #140957 Law Office of David C Johnston 517 Chetco Ave. P.O. Box 4884 Brookings, OR 97415 (541) 373-8706

Published: February 3, 10, and 17, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P357821

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Westcoast Heating and Cooling 2601 Lake Earl Drive Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/17/2023.

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/ Michael Beeman

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/18/2023. Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230008

Published: January 27, February 3, 10, and 17, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T357185

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

On March 9, 2023, at the hour of 11:00 o’ clock a.m. at the Curry County Courthouse, front steps, 29821 Ellensburg, Gold Beach, Oregon, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 96598 Johns Place, Brookings, Oregon 97415. The court case number is 22CV17629, where BANK UNITED, N.A. is plaintiff, and ANNETTE E. HAGGARD; JOHN BUCK; PARTIES IN POSSESSION is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Curry County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: www.oregonsheriffs.com/ sales.htm

Published: January 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P358011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Greenscapes Landscaping and Solar 2401 Elk Valley Cross Road Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a Married Couple

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/17/2023

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/ Ryan M Forsht

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/17/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230007

Published: January 27, February 3, 10, and 17, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T357165

SUMMONS (Parentage-Custody and Support)

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT:

Robert Eugene Hall Jr.

You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page.

Petitioner’s name: Karen

Martinez

CASE NUMBER: CVFL2023-1009

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-220 or FL-270) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your right to custody of your children. You may also be ordered to pay child support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local bar association.

NOTICE: The restraining order on page 2 remains in effect against each parent until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. This order is enforceable anywhere in Califomia by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

1. The name and address of the court are: DEL NORTE SUPERIOR COURT 450 H Steet, Room 209 Crescent City, CA 95531

2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, are: Karen Martinez 2355 Norris Ave. Crescent City, CA 95531 (707)457-7894

Date: January 13, 2023

Esperanza Esparza, Clerk, by Isi H. Fleshman, Deputy Page 1 of 2

STANDARD RESTRAINING ORDER

(Parentage-Custody and

Starting immediately, you and every other party are restrained from removing from the state, or applying for a passport for, the minor child or children for whom this action seeks to establish a parent-child relationship or a custody order without the prior written consent of every other party or an order of the court.

This restraining order takes effect against the petitioner when he or she files the petition and against the respondent when he or she is personally served with the Summons and Petition OR when he or she waives and accepts service. This restraining order remains in effect until the judgment is entered, the petition is dismissed, or

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

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

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

Sunday 1/30

• 2:55 Railroad and Fern Ave, Suspicious conditions

• 9:07 300 block of 5th St, Civil problem

• 11:05 300 block of 5th St, Traffic crash with injury

• 12:10 600 block of Chetco Ave, Suspicious conditions

• 13:27 97600 block of Marina Heights Loop, Suspicious conditions

• 16:44 800 block of Chetco Ave, Suspicious conditions

• 17:09 300 block of 5th St, Theft

• 18:14 101 and Whaleshead, Traffic crash with injury

• 18:15 700 block of Chetco Ave, Alarm

• 19:19 300 block of 5th St, Assist motorist

• 19:20 97900 block of Shopping Center Ave, Threats

• 21:01 400 block of Fern Ave, Criminal trespass

Monday 1/31

• 0:34 1600 block of Hwy 101, Suspicious conditions

• 1:34 800 block of Chetco Ave, Alarm

• 8:06 100 block of Park Ave, Criminal mischief

• 10:13 800 block of Hassett St, Suspicious conditions

• 10:13 700 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal trespass

• 11:06 1300 block of English Ct, Theft

• 12:08 800 block of N 2nd St, Hit & run

• 12:31 600 block of Pioneer Rd, Alarm

• 12:46 900 block of Parkview Dr, Alarm

• 13:40 97700 block of North Bank Chetco River Rd, Criminal trespass

• 16:11 1500 block of Beach Ave, Identity theft

• 19:20 1000 block of Chetco Ave, Loud noise

• 19:35 1300 block of Easy St, Assist motorist

• 23:28 16100 block of Gustafson Ln, Threats

Tuesday 2/1

• 0:15 1000 block of Chetco Ave, Suspicious conditions

• 1:23 600 block of Pioneer Rd, Assist motorist

• 7:41 Chetco and Hillside, Criminal trespass

• 11:47 800 block of Chetco Ave, Counterfeit

• 13:01 1000 block of Chetco Ave, Dispute/fight

• 14:50 800 block of Elk Dr, Dispute/fight

• 15:37 1100 block of Fifield St, Disorderly conduct

• 17:24 400 block of Fir St, Criminal trespass

• 23:05 00 block of Park Ave, Alarm

Wednesday 2/2

• 10:23 16200 block of Hwy 101 S, Suspicious conditions

• 12:09 700 block of 4th St, Assist public

• 14:24 96500 block of Cape Ferrelo Rd, Violation of a restraining order

• 20:19 1000 block of Chetco Ave, Theft • 21:10 97900 block of Shopping Center Ave, Criminal trespass Friday 2/3

• 0:21 Willow and Spruce, Loud noise

• 0:23 200 block of Cove Rd, Loud noise

• 0:44 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Assist public

• 8:35 500 block of Hemlock St, Disorderly conduct

• 11:43 1000 block of Chetco Ave, Disorderly conduct

• 12:05 300 block of 5th St, Criminal trespass

• 12:09 1000 block of Chetco Ave, Criminal mischief

• 13:50 500 block of 5th St, Disorderly conduct

• 14:23 98400 block of North Bank Chetco River Rd, Assist public

• 14:33 1300 block of Ransom, Suspicious conditions

• 18:20

Ave, Disorderly conduct

• 22:22 500 block of 5th St, Disorderly conduct

• 23:44 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Intoxicated subject

OSBA urges local candidates to ‘Get on Board’ in 2023

The Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) is once again urging motivated individuals statewide to run in their local school board elections.

The effort is part of OSBA’s Get on Board (https:// getonboardoregon.org/) campaign, designed to raise awareness about the volunteer work performed by education board members and to encourage individuals to run in the May 16 election. The campaign also urges individuals of color to run for school boards.

In Oregon, school

board elections are held in odd-numbered years; the filing period for candidates opens Feb. 4.

Sonja McKenzie, OSBA president and a member of the Parkrose School Board, said school board members make decisions that change lives and create opportunities young people. She particularly encourages individuals of color to consider running.

“Across Oregon, more than 540,000 students are looking for adult leaders to create pathways for success and inspire them,” McKenzie

said. “These students need leaders who share their lived experience, who strive to understand them, and who can empathize with their unique challenges.”

OSBA staff held two candidate webinars (https:// getonboardoregon.org/webinars/) in January designed for individuals considering a campaign for the governing board of a school district, education service district (ESD) or community college. Recordings are available on the website on two subject areas: the basics, and the power of diversity.

BRINGING THE BROADBAND HIGH-SPEED FIBER EXPERIENCE WHERE NO ONE ELSE WILL GO REAL FIBER FANS!

“We may be in the 21st century but 7 miles up the Winchuck River it still feels like the early 90s. No cell phone reception, Netflix doesn’t exist and while we may not have ding pings and dial tones to connect to the internet, the sloth-like speeds feel like old school dial up. We don’t live “off-grid” - we have Coos-Curry Electric and many modern conveniences - except High-Speed Internet, and … it’s a challenge. Our ONLY option for internet, just as it is for many others in this county, is satellite internet. It’s not as cool as it sounds. Remember the original data cell phone plans? Where it was slow even if you were standing just so and only had a small number of GB to use which would be gobbled up with the simplest of things? Yeah, we still live with those tough restrictions for internet that costs more than Spectrum. Something goes wrong… It’s a minimum one-hour phone call with tech support based out of call centers in other countries. Once you are able to communicate your issue it’s several days or a week before someone can make it to your property because there are no techs in the area. And our neighbors down the road that are able to get “high-speed internet” don’t have it much better. Due to the distance from the switch boxes and the topography of our area they often have issues if more than one device is trying to stream or use the services.

We’ve been anxiously awaiting Beacon Broadband in our area - not only will their fiber optic internet services bring us into the current century but will propel us into the future as well as support our local economy with new jobs.

Coos-Curry Electric Coop - which is bringing Beacon Broadband to us - is exceptionally reliable. Let’s face it. We literally live in, or for some only near, the forest. More importantly, CCEC’s lines run through those forests. And trees fall. So do branchesheavy ones, even. Yet, in the 15 years we’ve lived here, there have only been a handful of outages that were more than a few hours. More significantly, a lot of those outages are the result of things beyond CCEC’s control. But no matter what, their crews get out there and fix it - fast. I expect we’ll have the same prompt friendly service from the Beacon Broadband division. Our family loves living here. We love the forest, love the beauty, the peace, and the rural environment. But just because we live in a rural area doesn’t mean we should be cut off from the best that technology has to offer. Beacon Broadband will level the playing field for us and our family, for one, is grateful.”

— Jenn Sudeta & Family

Breed: Belgian Shepherd / Malinois

Age/Gender: 1 Year, Male

He can be shy, and needs to continue to socialized. He can become protective if limited to one handler due to his fear. He was rescued by SCHS from Siskyou county with his brother. They were found abandoned. He’s a beauty and has really come around! He playgroups with any group at my shelter!

Breed: Domestic Shorthair

Age/Gender: 6 Years, Male

Dandy has a wild and crazy personality. He isn’t into people but loves to stir it up at the cat house with the other cats. This guy will need positive attention, patience, and a loving home that doesn’t push him to

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He just had surgery for cancer and NEEDS his medication! His family needs him, as he is a Veteran’s comfort dog