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Brookings adopts co-op franchise ordinance

BY ROGER GITLIN

The Pilot Brookings adopted an ordinance for a 10-year franchise to Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative for the operation of an electric power transmission and distribution system within city limits. The newly adopted ordinance replaces an ordinance due to expire March 31.

The new Ordinance 23-O-835 calls for an agreement with a graduated franchise fee called a ramp.

The ordinance commences upon expiration of Ordinance 02—O055, which contained no franchise fee but did include a maintenance agreement for street lights.

The franchise fee begins at three percent for the remainder of 2023, then increases to four percent in 2024 and caps at five percent in 2025 for the duration of the agreement.

The new ordinance also deletes any maintenance agreement on street lights.

The city referenced its other franchisee agreements with Frontier and Beacon Broadband utilizing rightof-ways and public works permits.

Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative Marketing and Member Services

Manager Keith Buchhalter and

board member John Herzog spoke at the dais, urging councilors to continue negotiations. Buchhalter estimated one percent of gross revenues for city co-op members at approximately $90,000 per year.

Upon effectuation of the ordinance, city revenues may be enhanced by about $243,000, three percent of revenue for the balance of year one. Estimated revenues for 2024 at four percent could be just under $400,000.

Council President Ed Schreiber discussed what he felt were exorbitantly high salaries for upper management staff. The Coos-County Electric Cooperative is a not-forprofit utility. Herzog respectfully disputed councilor Schreiber’s claim and stated, salaries were not excessive and excess revenue was directed back into member’s accounts, in lower monthly fees. Both Herzog and Buchhalter underscored the co-op’s commitment to its members.

Councilors left an opportunity to further amend the ordinance, pending the Coos-Curry Board of Directors input on the impact of the ordinance on other communities within its service area.

The next city council meeting is Monday, March 13, at 7 p.m.

Commissioner wears lots of hats

BY ROGER GITLIN

The Pilot Jay Trost has been appointed commissioner for Curry County. Commission Chairman John Herzog and Commissioner Brad Alcorn announced the appointment. Trost will serve the balance of former Commissioner Court Boice term, after Boice appointed to fill the vacancy for District 1, Oregon House of Representatives. Trost's term runs until January, 2025.

Trost remains in transition as the deputy public works director for the city of Brookings. He will remain on the job for the next few weeks in assisting the city on specific ongoing public works projects.

Trost's a busy guy. Born and bred in Burns, Trost

moved to Arizona as director of the Rite of Passage juvenile justice program. In 2014, he was appointed director of the Curry County Juvenile Justice Commission.

Trost began his career in city of Brookings public works. He also sits as a trustee of the Brookings-Harbor School District, where plans to run again for the BHSD, next year.

The newly-appointed commissioner is rapidly learning the ins and outs of prevailing issues the county faces.

“Trust must be improved between the commission and those served, “ Trost shared. “Curry County retains only 59 cents of every $1,000 of property taxes in Curry County. Timber receipts continue to plummet. Three

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Seraph Brass to perform March 17 in Crescent City

Seraph Brass, comprised of five of America’s top female brass players, will be showcasing their talent and captivating repertoire in c at Crescent Elk Auditorium on Friday, March 17, at 7 p.m. as part of the Del Norte-Curry Community Concerts Association’s “Music in the Redwoods” 2022-2023 concert season. Admission to the concert is free.

Winners of the 2019 American Prize in Chamber Music, Seraph Brass has made a name for themselves in the chamber music industry. The group has toured extensively throughout the U.S., Mexico, Asia and Europe, and has performed and/or been featured in some of the world's most prestigious concerts and music conferences. They are committed to engaging audiences with their captivating repertoire that includes original transcriptions, newly commissioned works, and well-known classics.

In addition to Friday evening's performance, Seraph Brass will be presenting a program for Del Norte High School music students.

More information can be found on the association’s website musicintheredwoods. com or facebook.com/dnccca

The Del Norte-Curry Community Concert Association has been presenting internationally acclaimed artists to the greater Crescent City and Brookings areas since 1949. In addition to their scheduled public concerts, the association also sponsors free master classes and outreach performances to students, as touring sched ules allow.

What’s Wrong With Healthcare, Part 3

BY DR. CHARLES HURBIS Guest Article

Where things become almost comical is drug pricing. New drugs are introduced with nosebleed level prices, while old drugs are often relabeled, re-dosed and then remarketed with hugely inflated prices. Drug companies price drugs at, “whatever the market will bear” levels. Medications at times have their prices change exponentially. I’ll use examples from within my medical specialty.

Bear in mind here that during these pricing follies the supplied product never changes. A standard neomycin/polymyxin ear drop perhaps 20 years ago sold for maybe $20 per bottle. There is nothing fancy here. It is effective but contains a combination of very old medications. Due to an unfavorable study on this medication a few years back prices dropped to $6 whereas the “safer” competing drop was suddenly over $100. When the next study arrived showing the replacement drops to be even more dangerous, the price of original drops suddenly jumped to over $100 per bottle. Another example would be nasal steroid sprays. Medications such as Flonase and Nasacort would average $120 per bottle until many went over the counter.

All of a sudden you could buy

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From left to right: John Herzog, board member Coos-Curry Co-Op, and Keith Buchhalter, CCE CO-OP marketing manager addressed the Brookings City Council.

Curry County Calendar of Events

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

Daily:

Chetco Activity Center

550 Chetco Lane

Daily Meal: 11:15 am – 12:30 pm

50’s – 70’s European sports car club membership drive.

Do you own a 1950’s1970’s style European sports car? Come join our local car club!

We hail from Del Norte and Curry Counties. We do all things concerning vintage European cars.

So, join the entourage! If interested contact Chuck at the Del Norte Triplicate 707-460-6726.

Friday, March 10

Chetco Activity Center

T’ai Chi: 9:00 am and 10:30 am

The Walking Group Azalea Park: 10:00 am

Meet at Azalea Park lot closest to Capella by the Sea. If raining, meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barber shop. Open to anyone wanting to walk – any pace. For info 541-412-8664

Saturday, March 11

Beast Feast hosted by the Curry Chapter Oregon Hunters Association

Event Center at the Beach in Gold Beach: 4:00 pm

Our members will be providing a potluck style meal. The menu items include beef, pork, chicken as well as venison, Bison, axis deer and much more. There will be a silent auction, raffles, and games. We will be measuring and announcing the winners from our big buck and big bull contests. Fun for all ages. Adults are $20, 13-17 $10, and 12 and under are free. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com we expect to sell out so get your tickets early. Funds raised largely stay right here in Curry County to promote public land access and getting future generations involved.

Opening reception for the Manley Art Center March

Art Exhibit

The Manley Art Center, 433 Oak Street: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The exhibit, on display from March 7th through April 1st, presents artwork from the members of Manley Art Center expressing love for pets and animals. The exhibit is a celebration of the collective joy pets and art bring to our lives!

Jennifer Alcorn, SCHS Director, will present information about the organization's

various sustainable programs. Artist Adena Turner will auction off a custom pet portrait, proceeds will be split between the artist and SCHS. Adena’s art can be viewed at adenaturnerart.com or facebook.com/adenaturnerart. Lastly, consider bringing a donation for SCHS of one of the following items to the artist's reception: lightly used or new blankets, small and medium Martingdale collars (slip-on not clip-on), Fabulosa cleaner, or plastic cat toys. SCHS is always in need of these items.

Monday, March 13

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

Beginner lessons 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Intermediate lessons 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Tuesday, March 14

Chetco Activity Center Bridge: Meet at 11:45 am

The Grange in Harbor 97895 Shopping Center Ave. Line Dance: Advanced – no instructor 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Have Weeds - U - Pick Brookings-Harbor Garden Club, Botanical Garden: 10:00 am - 11:30 am (weather permitting)

Learn about horticulture, the care of plants: how to shape them, where to plant them, when and how to fertilize, how to maintain them in good health as well as identifying them. Learn how to create good soil for the plants to thrive in. You may even get a chance to learn about propagation! If any of that excites you, please join us! We invite anyone interested in gardening to come - from beginner to advanced!

Wednesday, March 15

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

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

Beginner lessons 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Intermediate lessons 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

The Walking Group Azalea Park: 10:00 am Meet at Azalea Park lot closest to Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barber shop. Open to anyone wanting to walk – any pace. For info 541-412-8664

Sheriff's department rescues dog

Midweek Lent service St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 401 Fir St, Brookings: 6:00 pm Soup supper to follow service at 6:30 pm. All are welcome.

In Deep Waters Zoom Book Study Zoom: 1:00 pm

Learn with other caring adults how to better walk alongside children & youth growing up with extreme weather and ecological crises, and to provide spiritual and emotional support to youth. We'll meet 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays at 1:00 PM on zoom to discuss In Deep Waters: Spiritual Care for Young People in a Climate Crisis, by Presbyterian Pastor Talitha Amadea Aho. For more information, please contact CrescentCityUMC@ gmail.com

Thursday, March 16

Chetco Activity Center Bridge: Meet at 11:45 am

Widow’s Coffee Clique (Widower’s welcome) The Community Center on Airport Way in Gold Beach: 10:30 am – 11:30 am Come for the coffee. Come for the support. Come to meet new friends to network with. We go places and love to have fun!

On Thursday, March 2, the Curry County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Reed Ringer who reported that a dog was barking frantically for the past two hours and when he went to investigate, he could see a dog stuck on the side of a steep bank across the river from where he was.

Ringer said the dog was about 50 yards up from the Huntley Park gravel bar on the south side of the Rogue River. A patrol sergeant drove to the area near Lucky Lodge on the north side of the Rogue River and advised that the dog appeared to be stranded in a location non-accessible by walking and would probably need a rope rescue. The dog was reported to be about 15 feet above the edge of the river. Due to the darkness, it was determined it was too dangerous to try the rescue by boat.

A call was placed to the Curry County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team, and several members responded to the area. SAR members attempted to reach the dog from above but could only get to within about 50 feet

and determined it was to dangerous for SAR members and the dog. It was decided that the best option would be to wait until daylight and attempt the rescue by boat.

On Friday, March 3, at about 7 a.m., the sheriff, Marine Deputy Jordan Rhodes, SAR members Steve DiCicco and Craig Rasbury responded by marine boat to the location and were able

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to rescue the dog from his stranded position where the dog had spent the night at. The dog had a harness on with tags that gave a telephone number and the name of Rebel. Deputies gave Rebel a boat ride back to the port and contacted his owners, who came and picked him up. Rebel had gotten loose the night before and apparently swam across the river.

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Pastor Barry Kimbrough 102 Park Ave., Brookings 541-469-3030

Saturday Bible Study.....10:00am

(All Ages) Saturday Worship..........11:30am

Members of the Curry County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team helped rescue a stranded dog from a cliff overlooking the Rogue River.

Opinion & Letters

GUEST COLUMN

Chronicle of an abandoned oil and gas well — one of millions

BY JONATHAN THOMPSON

Even from a distance it’s clear that an oil and gas well called “State Senate #2” in New Mexico has seen better days. The pumpjack sits idle, tumbleweeds surround the once-moving parts, and the earth smells of crude saturating the soil. According to state records, this well last produced oil in 2007, and even then it was at a rate of about 25 to 50 barrels per year. Though the state inexplicably lists the well’s status as “active,” it’s not. And the listed owner is a company that no longer exists in any solvent form.

In other words, State Senate #2 meets the criteria for an “orphaned” oil and gas well. It’s just one of more than a million such wells nationwide, which are a growing environmental threat resulting from decades of policy failure by state and federal regulators.

“Orphaned” is an inaccurate term. The parent companies that originally drilled and profited from these wells mostly didn’t die — they fled. Once the wells stopped making money, they were sold to smaller, less solvent companies that then vanished into a haze of bankruptcy. The unplugged wells were left to ooze methane and other nasty stuff with no one around to clean it up. It’s abandonment, plain and simple.

The State Senate #2, for example, was originally drilled by Standard Oil Co. of Texas — yes, that Standard Oil — back in 1960, but the hole was dry, so workers plugged it and moved on. Two decades later, Raymond E. Sitta, Jr., took over the lease and applied for a permit to reopen the well. When oil came

bubbling out, he named it State Senate #2.

After Sitta died in 2008, his estate sold the well to BIYA Operators, a local mom and pop company, which sold it in 2014 to Colorado-based Diversified Resources.

Three years later, Diversified filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and abandoned its interest in all the mineral leases in the Horseshoe Gallup field. That’s how State Senate #2, along with some four-dozen other wells and a leaky pipeline network, became wards of the state.

It’s a common story. The Horseshoe Gallup field is rife with such stories. Another group of wells down the road changed hands several times before being acquired by Chuza Oil, owned by the Dallas producer of a reality television show called Cheaters. Now Chuza is bankrupt, and its wells and assorted other detritus are a methane-oozing mess.

The pattern repeats across New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. Wyoming has at least 1,500 “orphaned” wells.

In theory, the companies took care of the cleanup tab as a condition of their drilling permit. In reality, the required bond amounts don’t get close to covering the costs. The Bureau of Land Management, for example, requires an operator to put up just $10,000 per individual well. Bigger operators can take out a single, $150,000 blanket bond that covers all of their wells — whether it’s five or 500 — on public lands nationwide.

Yet the average cost to plug and reclaim a single oil and gas well, according to a 2021study, is a whopping $76,000, with costs for deeper

wells shooting up into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. That would add up to a $3.8 million cleanup bill for Chuza Oil’s 50 wells in the Horseshoe Gallup field.

Court records show the company’s reclamation bonds with the Navajo Nation and federal government add up to less than $130,000, or about $2,500 per well. That means federal taxpayers — you and me — are on the hook for the remaining $3.7 million and change. And that’s just for one company’s wells in one location.

Equally maddening is that the regulators must have seen the warning signs but didn’t — or couldn’t — act to make the responsible parties take responsibility while they were still somewhat solvent.

The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act authorized $4.7 billion in federal funds for cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells. On the one hand, it’s necessary to end this massive threat to the climate, the environment and public health.

But the truth is that it’s also a corporate bailout.

The antiquated federal royalty rate of 12.5% must be jacked up considerably — 25%, anyone? — to bring it in line with what states charge. A portion of the royalty should also go into a reclamation fund so that corporate owners pay to clean up the messes they leave.

Jonathan Thompson is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He is the editor of the Land Desk and a longtime Western journalist.

A Word, Please: Verbs modified by adverbs

BY JUNE CASAGRANDE

“Many older adults said they feel positively about their lives,” the New York Times reported recently.

That sentence probably sounds as acceptable to you as it did to the Times editors. But what if they wrote instead: “Many older adults feel happily about their lives”? The structure is identical, but suddenly the grammar seems wrong. The adjective “happy” would seem like a better choice — many adults feel happy — than the adverb. So “happily” makes a good test of whether the New York Times’ sentence required an adverb or an adjective.

Well-informed people can disagree about whether the Times should have used “positive” instead of “positively.” But in my view, they made a mistake. They should have used the adjective “positive.” To understand why requires a quick look at which verbs are modified by adverbs.

We were all taught in elementary school that adverbs modify verbs and adjectives modify nouns: Happy adults sing happily. That’s true, but there’s more to the story.

There’s a whole category of verbs that take adjectives, not adverbs, as their complements. They’re called copular or linking verbs, and they either refer back to the subject or deal with the senses.

The most common copular verb is “be,” along with its conjugated

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Remember the Curry campus

For Curry County citizens considering advocacy, please remember Curry Campus during this Legislative Session. After being a part of the Southwestern Oregon Community College District for a few decades, we would hope to have a well-funded Curry Campus, Sadly, the funding is not being budgeted for our local Curry Campus. Why not? The taxes are collected in Curry County but most of that money is not used for Curry Campus?? Why not?

It is important to recognize that Southwestern Oregon Community College District collects over $2 million in taxes from our Curry County citizens while budgeting only about $850,000 for Curry Campus operations. The College District's Board of Education is currently operating with an at-large voting policy which essentially limits the representation on the SOCC Board of Directors. Essentially, one board seat is not representation on a five or more person board of education. An at-large voting policy is being challenged by the ACLU at the City of Fort Bragg, CA. Ultimately, this will provide the legal premise across the country for equity of funding. We are hopeful that the State of Oregon is on board with representation on Community College District boards especially when taxation and representation are in the mix together.

Please contact our State Legislators with your concerns about this ongoing funding disparity which handicaps Curry County's community and economic development. In fact, the taxes collected in Curry County on behalf of the College District were used as part of SOCC's marketing effort to create a pipeline of students to Coos Campus--and student housing is part of the business plan of the main campus, during an affordable housing crisis. Until such a time as there is affordable housing for students, Curry taxpayers will continue to be duped into this taxation with barely any representation conundrum.

The Oregon State Legislature is looking at things that could make a big difference. We hope to see changes with regards to the problems to our college district's choice to take over a million dollars a year annually from the citizens of Curry County with very little return on our investment for Curry citizens at Curry Campus. The State of Oregon is listening like never before. That being said, our State legislators are: Representative Court Boice and Senator David Brock Smith. Please let them know that Curry County's taxes should stay in Curry County and help develop a program at Curry Campus.

Thursday, March 9,, 3:00 P.M. House Room F, there will be an Informational Meeting and invited speakers only giving a presentation, Overview of Community Colleges, by the Oregon Community College Association To view a live stream of the meeting go to: https://olis. oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Committees/HHED/Overview Please see the Oregon Legislature’s website for information on how to submit written testimony or register to testify on bills scheduled for a public hearing.

Also, please note, Oregon Senate Bill 423 -- The Oregon Senate is also considered a bill (SB 423) during a Work Session that was held March 1st. This is an important bill as it is relating to composition Boards of postsecondary institutions of education and requires that faculty and nonfaculty staff members of governing board at public universities are voting members of the board. Please consider advocating that Community Colleges be given the same considerations.

If you need additional information regarding this, please let me know, Professor Ray "Skip" Hunter Brookings

Explosive Report Made Public

John McKinney, former Brookings City Councilor, makes public many facts about the theft charges against the city manager, and the City Council’s decision to rehire her. On a recent episode of “Our Community” on KCIW community radio, Councilor McKinney did not hold back. He said the citizens of Brookings deserve to know the facts, such as: The Fred Myers loss prevention team has the city manager on camera 15 different times in the three months prior to her arrest on July 4, 2022 (cameras only go back 3 months). This information was known to the mayor and all the city councilors when they rehired her. It was not publicly reported until now.

forms including “is,” “am” and “are.” Native English speakers understand intuitively that “be” works differently from other verbs. Think about these sentences: He is nicely. We are hungrily. I am sadly. In every case, an adverb comes after the verb and in every case that’s obviously the wrong choice. All those sentences need an adjective: He is nice. We are hungry. I am sad. That’s because the verb “be” is a copular verb. It refers back to the subject. And because subjects are nouns or pronouns, they’re modified not by adverbs but by adjectives.

Verbs that deal with the senses also take adjectives instead of adverbs, but the reason is a little harder to understand. The coffee smells good, not well, because the verb “smells” isn’t describing something the coffee is doing. When a bloodhound follows a scent to track down a fugitive, the bloodhound smells well because you’re actually describing the action of smelling. But after a bath, the dog smells good.

Copular verbs create the most confusion when people talk about feeling pity for someone else or remorse. They often say, “I feel badly.” When they do, they’re trying to follow that rule they learned in school, that adverbs modify verbs, but they don’t understand that the rules that govern regular verbs don’t apply to “feel.” Those rules only apply to “feel” if you want to modify the action of feeling — for

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example, saying why someone is bad at reading braille: because they feel badly.

Because “I feel badly” is so commonly used to express remorse or pity, it’s an established idiom — meaning it’s acceptable even though it’s not grammatical. So you’re OK to use it if you prefer. But it’ll make you sound like you’re trying and failing to use perfect grammar. If grammar is important to you, say “I feel bad” instead.

With some verbs, the question of whether to use an adjective or an adverb is subtle. For example, when you slice meat into very thin slices, you’re slicing it thin, not thinly. That’s because you’re not describing the manner in which you perform the action — you aren’t acting thinly — you were making the meat itself thin. And because meat is a noun, the adjective in “Slice the meat thin” makes more sense than the adverb “thinly.”

So remember that adverbs aren’t quite as simple as your elementary school teacher led you to believe. If you need a modifier after a verb like “be,” “seem,” “appear” or “act,” or even after a verb describing one of the six senses, an adjective is probably the best choice.

— June Casagrande is the author of “The Joy of Syntax: A Simple Guide to All the Grammar You Know You Should Know.” She can be reached at JuneTCN@aol.com.

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All that had been public was one incident on July 4, resulting in her arrest. When he asked the Curry district attorney’s office for reports, they were provided, and McKinney adds that he is expecting more reports soon. He discusses the events from July 4th to present, investigations, attorney advice, public records, employee’s moral and two city employees resignations so far, including a police officer.

Every citizen of Brookings should listen to this interview; go to KCIW. org, podcast, “Our Community” Former Councilor John McKinney on the Janell Howard Issue.

Teresa Lawson Brookings

Follow the money

According to the NBC5 report on KOBI5.com on March 2 by Zach Larsen, Ron Hedenskog stated “although some city employees disagree with the decision [to reinstate Janelle Howard]…a majority of citizens and city staff support their [the council’s] efforts.” Hedenskog also stated as reported by Roger Gitlin in the Curry Coastal Pilot on 2-5-23 “I made my position very clear on this issue and did so before I was re-elected, last November.”

In media literacy these are called lies of omission. This city government seems to do a lot of that. Hedenskog conveniently doesn’t mention that no public study, survey or poll was done so he has NO evidence that the majority of the citizens support him, AND he neglects to mention that he made his statement about reinstating Howard close enough to the election that many citizens had already cast their vote — a vote that might have been different if Hedenskog had been honest sooner.

Once again this man demonstrates that he really does not care about the opinions of the citizens of Brookings. He does not care about the cost to us citizens of the special interest decisions that he (and with his pressure) the council frequently make.

This and the previous city council (where he served) have had to pay with our money: $300,000 in a lawsuit against a disabled woman; have us embroiled in a federal lawsuit against a church; with their special interest support of a local contractor, have us in an action involving the Oregon State Land Use Board of Appeals; and have paid for two interim city managers while paying for Howard on her leave — all using our tax dollars. Yes, follow the money. In fact, perhaps we need to ask the Oregon Government Ethics Commission to step in and help follow that money.

Denise Ortega Brookings

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Rickreall Gun Show. Saturday, March 11th, 9am-5pm. Sunday, March 12th, 9am3pm. Admission $8.00. Polk County Fairgrrounds. 520 S. Pacific Hwy. W., Rickreall.

Employment Opps 515

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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POKER DEALERS Coming to Harbor. HIGH SEAS POKER PALACE Dealers and management staff needed. Experience helpful but not necessary. Call Don Adams 541-206-3009

Coast Central Credit Union seeking part-time Member Services Representative (teller), offering $17.00 - $24.65 hourly based on experience. View job description & application at coastccu.org/community/careers/

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Men’s Genesis 21-speed Mountain bike. Full suspension. Excellent cond. $75.00 707-464-5515

Platinum Shield car cover. Lifetime warranty. New, still in box. For Chrysler or Dodge Van. $99. 541-412-0906

Three drawer, all wood dresser. In good condition. All drawers work. $35.00. 707-487-6027 707-218-6543

Stereo, TV & Video 713

DIRECTV Stream - Carries the Most Local MLB Games! CHOICE Package, $89.99/mo for 12 months. Stream on 20 devices in your home at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-855-602-2009. (ONPA) DISH Network. $64.99 for 190 Channels! Blazing Fast Internet, $19.99/mo. (where available.) Switch & Get a FREE $100 Visa Gift Card. FREE Voice Remote. FREE HD DVR. FREE Streaming on ALL Devices. Call today!

1-866-373-9175. (ONPA)

Looking for a job? Hiring? Placing an ad is convenient and fast! Call the Curry Coastal Pilot at (541)813-1717 Call the Del Norte Triplicate at (707)460-6727

By My Hand Yarn and Fabric

Store offers the best yarn, flannel, fleece and cotton fabric. We also do longarm quilting, quilt finishing and alterations. Come see us at 415 J St in Crescent City.

Pets 736

Cane Corso puppies. Show quality. Great grand champion bloodline. $1000. 541-274-9231

Houses Furnished 806

2 BR Victorian upstairs, partially furnished. No pets. WSG included. $1495 + deposit. 925-522-9745

Houses Unfurnished 808

2BR/2BA Victorian downstairs. New floor and paint, new washer/dryer. No pets. Pellet stove. $1595/mo + dep. 925-522-9745

RV Space for Rent 819

Large RV Space for rent. Suitable for trailer or park model. $440/mo + electric. Call Bruce Ellis 541-251-4422

Office Space 831

Executive Suite Office Space for Lease Modern one-story professional office suite for lease. C-3

General Commercial Zoning. Ideal for CPA, Title Company, Insurance Office, Medical, Financial Planner, Counselor, etc. Conveniently located just off Fern Street behind Edward Jones, with strong US 101 visibility located at 624 Fleet Street Brookings, Oregon (next to New York Life and Attorney Offices). Open reception area, two private offices with common space, one bathroom, public parking stalls and street parking, building and monument signage availability, ADA accessibility. Rent is $1500 per month. Contact Kim Olin at (541)469-2669.

Commercial Space 832

Barber shop 20 Years Hwy 101 $4500 541-294-2871

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Hodges Welding 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: n/a

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

($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Steven Hodges

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/2/2023

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20230024

Published: March 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T359922

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as:

TAB AND ASSOCIATES 243 Price Mall Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a corporation

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

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

Signed:/s/ Leslie Barnes, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/2/2023

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20230025

Published: March 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T359949

NOTICE OF ANIMAL FORFEITURE PETITION UNDER ORS 167.347

Animals subject to forfeiture: one white/grey filly horse approximately 2 years of age reputed to be owned by Trina McDonald and one brown/sorrel gelding horse approximately 13 years of age owned by Trina McDonald. Both animals were impounded from Forest Service Road 1108 near Ludlum House Campground off of Winchuck River Road.

The animal forfeiture hearing will take place on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 9:30AM at the Curry County Circuit Court in Gold Beach, Oregon. If there are any questions, please call the Curry County District Attorney’s Office at 541-247-3298.

Published: March 10 and 17, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P360081

Notice is hereby given that a virtual Public Hearing will be held pursuant to ORS 576.416, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 10:00am upon a proposed budget for operation of the Oregon Salmon Commission during July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. A public meeting will begin at 9:00am. At this meeting, any commercial fisherman of ocean troll caught salmon landed in Oregon has a right to be heard with respect to the proposed budget, a copy of which is available for inspection, under reasonable circumstances, in the Oregon Salmon Commission office. For further information, please contact: Oregon Salmon Commission, P.O. Box 16338, Portland, OR 97292, Phone: 971-209-2030, ericka@oregonsalmon.org

A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to the OSC office at 971-209-2030.

The Oregon Salmon Commission is an industryfunded state commodity commission under the Oregon Department of Agriculture

Published: March 10, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P359971

Notice of Public Meeting

The Harbor Sanitary District Board of Directors will hold a Regular Meeting March 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Harbor Sanitary District Building 16408 Lower Harbor Rd. Brookings OR.

Subjects to be considered:

Regular Business

To connect via Zoom 480281-2429 Passcode 3QcCvM

/S/Anthony Burkett, Board

Chairman

Published: March 10, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P360072

BUDGET COMMITTEE

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Harbor Sanitary District is seeking volunteers for its Budget Committee for the fiscal year 2023-2024. This position is for a term of three years and the applicants must be a registered voter within the District Boundaries. Volunteers in the five-member Committee attend the Budget Committee Meeting and make recommendations to the District Board. Community involvement is always needed and appreciated. Applications are available at the District office, 16408 Lower Harbor Rd., between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. MonThurs and should be returned no later than March 25, 2023. The Budget Committee Meetings will start in April 2023. For more information contact the District Office at (541) 469-5225.

Published: March 10, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P360074

Wild RiversCoast Classifieds

FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS G TO I STREETS CONTRACT # 2023-1002.2

Sealed bids for the construction of the FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS

G TO I STREETS will be received by the Owner, the City of Crescent City, at the Crescent City Public Works Department office until 2:00 PM on 6 April 2023. The bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at 2:00 PM on the same day in the Public Works Office. Bids must be addressed to: City of Crescent City

Public Works Department 377 J Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Bids must be labeled “Bid for the ‘ FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS G TO I STREETS’.

Contractor must be licensed as an (A) General Engineering Contractor by the California Contractors State License Board to bid on this project.

The work includes the furnishing of the labor, materials (except for those already purchased by Owner as listed on an Attachment C in Section 01 64 00), and equipment for the installation of a replacement storm drain system at several locations, new and replacement water mains, new irrigation pipe and controls for two areas, new fire hydrants, new and replacement curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and pedestrian crossings, new paving alignment for Front Street, new signage, and new street lighting fixtures, all in accordance with the drawings and specifications. The project is located on Front Street from G Street to I Street with the bid alternative from I Street to Play Street in Crescent City, CA. The project manual may be inspected at the following locations:

City of Crescent City Public Works Department 377 J Street

Crescent City CA 95531 (707) 464-9506

Humboldt Builders Exchange

624 C Street

Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 442-3708

Shasta Builders Exchange

2985 Innsbruck Drive Redding, CA 96003 (530) 221-5556

Placer County Contractors Association

10656 Industrial Ave #160 Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 771-7229

Medford Builders Exchange

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

Dodge Data & Analytics

www.construction.com (800) 393-6343

Construction Bidboard

11622 El Camino Real #100 San Diego, CA 92130 (619) 688-0588

Full-size and half-size copies of the project manual may be obtained from the City of Crescent City Public Works Department located at 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531, (707) 464-9506. Full size plans with specifications are $150. Half-size plans with specifications are $50.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 210 Battery Street, Crescent City CA 95531 on March 22, 2023 at 10:30 am.

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 ten percent (10%) 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 also be required to furnish performance and payment bonds, each in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price in the form provided herein.

At the successful Bidder’s option, securities may be substituted for the required

retention, in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code.

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. The Owner also reserves the right to waive any immaterial deviations in any bid and to delete items listed in the bid.

Bids received after the time established for receiving bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Except as provided in paragraph 00 20 001.04(A), no bidder may withdraw his or her 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.

This is a Public Works Project subject to the rate of prevailing wages as established by the California Department of Industrial Relations and the U.S. Department of Labor. Bidders are notified that the higher of either the Davis-Bacon or the State prevailing wage rate shall apply.

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations and the U.S. Department of Labor. Full original payrolls must be provided to the City on the WH-347 form as provided in the Labor Compliance Book.

Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to Section 1773 et seq. of the California Labor Code, the Owner has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of wages and employer payments for health and welfare, vacation, pension, and similar purposes for work to be done within Del Norte County, California. Owner has also provided Davis-Bacon wage rates. Regulations regarding the application of these wage rates are given in paragraph 00 20 00-1.12.

No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].

No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

Bidders on this work must comply with all applicable governmental and local agency requirements.

Published: March 10 and 17, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T360063

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

In the Matter of the Estate of:

LARRY RAY JOHNSON, Deceased.

Case No. 23PB01285

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above entitled estate. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them to the undersigned Personal Representative through my resident agent, JAMES W. GARDNER, Attorney at Law, 29692 Ellensburg Ave, Ste 11, P.O. Box 1286, Gold Beach, Oregon 97444, Phone (541) 2476615, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may

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

Petition of: Calvester Houston

Stewart CASE NO. CVPT-2023-1030

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Calvester Houston Stewart filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: Calvester Houston Stewart to Proposed name: Ta Seti

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: April 7, 2023

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: February 2, 2023

/s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court

Published: February 24, March 3, 10, and 17, 2023

Del Norte Triplicate T359318

DEL NORTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2023-002

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISING REGULATIONS FOR SMOKE-FREE MULTIUNIT HOUSING

At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the Board of Supervisors voted to adopt an ordinance to establish the Regulations for SmokeFree Multiunit housing. The ordinance prohibits smoking in all units of a multiunit residence, including any associated exclusive-use enclosed areas or unenclosed areas, such as a private balcony, porch, deck, or patio, and requires that every new lease entered into after July 1, 2023 to include a prohibition on smoking within units. The ordinance allows multiunit developments to establish sanctioned outdoor smoking areas that are at least 25 feet from children’s play areas, areas designated for physical activity or areas otherwise designated non-smoking.

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

Dated: March 01, 2023

Kylie Goughnour, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of Del Norte

Published: March 10, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T359871 -

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Nomad Rentals 9700 US Highway 101 S Smith River, CA 95567

This Business is conducted by: co-partners

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 3/5/2023

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).

Danielle Carpenter

statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE MINI STOR-IT

97992 Shopping Center Dr., Harbor, OR 541-469-4420

On Thursday, Mar 16, 2023, the contents of units owned by Katy Daniels, Patrick Kelley, Tony Pacino, and Vanessa Duran will be sold to foreclose liens for non-payment of rent and any expenses of this sale pursuant to ORS 87.685. Call for viewing appointment 3/63/15 before 6:00 PM. Sealed bids may be submitted until 5:00 PM on 3/15/23. Mini Storit reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Published: March 3 and 10, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P359486

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Good Neighbor Lawn, Home, & Yard Care Services, LLC 65 Zwierlein Drive Klamath, CA 95548

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Joel Stone This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/21/2023

Published:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY [Probate Department]

In the Matter of the Estate of Barbara Anne Rice, Deceased. Case No. 23PB01433

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that RICHARD LEE REINHOLD has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned attorney at 1880 Willamette Falls Drive, Suite 250, West Linn, Oregon 97068, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, Henry T. Rau of Rau Law Firm.

Date of First Publication:

February 24, 2023

Dated February 15, 2023.

/s/ Henry T. Rau, Rau Law

Firm, Attorney for Personal

Representative

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

Richard Lee Reinhold 15889 Sunset Strip #105 Brookings, Oregon 97415

LAWYER FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

Henry T. Rau (OSB No. 152942) Rau Law Firm 1880 Willamette Falls Drive, Suite 250 West Linn, Oregon 97068 (503)222-3434; htr@ raulawfirm.com

Published: February 24,

March 3, and 10, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P359075

Notice of Public Meeting

The Port of Brookings Harbor Board of Director’s will hold a Regular Meeting Wednesday

March 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: March 10, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P359827

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Notice is hereby given that on March11 2023 at the hour of 10:00am at Oceanview Self Storage, at 15272 Hwy. 101 South, Harbor, OR 97415, will sell at public sale the entire contents of Unit B75 owned by Jerry Kelt. These goods will be sold under self-service storage facility lien pursuant to ORS 87.687 and are to be sold to foreclose liens. These goods will be sold under self-service storage facility lien pursuant to ORS 87.687 and are to be sold to foreclose liens. The contents will be known when the lock is removed on the day of the sale. The goods will be sold as a unit to the highest bidder during the sale. Viewing at 9:45am on the date of sale. The right to reject any/all bids is reserved. Oceanview Self Storage P.O. Box 2156, Harbor, OR 97415.

Published: March 3 and 10, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P359555

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Coastline Industries LLC 2601 Lake Earl Dr Crescent City, CA 95531

Mailing address: PO Box 234 Fort Dick, CA 95538

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/31/2023

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/ Jeremiah LaFazio, Member, Coastline Industries LLC

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/15/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20230021

Published: February 24, March 3, 10, and 17, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T359067

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 101867-OR Loan No.: ******9292

Reference is made to that certain trust deed (the “Deed of Trust”) executed by GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ RAMIREZ, AS AN ESTATE IN FEE SIMPLE, as Grantor, to WFG LENDER SERVICES, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR IMPAC MORTGAGE CORP. DBA CASHCALL MORTGAGE, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 12/28/2017, recorded 1/12/2018, as Instrument No. 2018-00197, in the Official Records of Curry County, Oregon, which covers the following described real property situated in Curry County, Oregon: Lot Nine (9), THE BREAKERS at GOLD BEACH, Plat No. 2007-42, recorded December 19, 2007 Inst. #2007-6714 and Affidavit of Correction recorded January 9, 2008 Inst. #2008-97, City of Gold Beach, County of Curry, State of Oregon. APN: R36971 / 37-15-01DC-70900-00 Commonly known as: 29153 KERBER DRIVE GOLD BEACH, OR 97444 The current beneficiary is: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS DELAWARE TRUSTEE OF SMRF TRUST V Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the above-described real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and notice has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). The default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to pay when due, the following sums:

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 $284,327.54 together with interest thereon at the rate of 7.125 % per annum, from 7/1/2020 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 6/20/2023, at the hour of 11:00 AM, standard time, as established by ORS 187.110, AT THE ELLENSBURG AVENUE ENTRANCE TO THE CURRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 29821 ELLENSBURG, GOLD BEACH, OR 97444, sell at public auction to the highest bidder in the form of cash equivalent (certified funds or cashier’s check) the interest in the 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

interest,

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE

450 H Street

Crescent City, CA 95531

Petition of: Kristine Jennings CASE NO. CVPT-2023-1034

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Kristine Jennings

filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: Kristine Jennings

to Proposed name: Kristine Elizabeth Curtis

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: March 24, 2023

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: February 7, 2023

/s/ Darren McElfresh

Judge of the Superior Court

Published: February 17, 24, March 3, and 10, 2023

Del Norte Triplicate T358577

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY Case No. 22PB10214

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

In the Matter of Florence Patricia Larton, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that James Christopher Bolli has been appointed personal representative of the ESTATE of Florence Patricia Larton. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached to: Pacific Northwest Probate, LLC, 8865 SW Center Street Tigard, OR 97223, 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 or the personal representative. Dated and first published on February 24, 2023.

James Christopher Bolli PERSONAL REPRESENTA-

TIVE

Published: February 24, March 3, and 10, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P358916

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

Petition of: Patrick Michael O’Niel CASE NO. CVPT-2023-1029

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Patrick Michael O’Niel filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: Patrick Michael O’Niel to Proposed name: Michael Raybisch 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: March 17, 2023

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: February 2, 2023

/s/ Darren McElfresh, Judge of the Superior Court

Published: February 17, 24, March 3, and 10, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T358523

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Coastline Properties LLC 2601 Lake Earl Dr Crescent City, CA 95531

Mailing address: PO Box 234 Fort Dick, CA 95538

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/31/2023

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/ Jeremiah LaFazio, Member, Coastline Properties LLC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/15/2023

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20230020

Published: February 24, March 3, 10, and 17, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T359066

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

On March 28, 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: Parcel One (1), HARBOR

CONSTRUCTION PARTITION

III, PLAT NO. 2003-24, December 9, 2003, Instr. #20039168, County of Curry, State of Oregon Brookings, Oregon 97415. The court case number is 15CV28299, where MARILYN BUTLER, Trustee of The G.M. Butler Family Trust, and MARILYN BUTLER, Trustee of The Marilyn C. Butler Revocable Living Trust is plaintiff, and FISHBOW, LLC, an administratively dissolved Oregon limited liability company; HARBOR CONSTRUCTION, LTD., an administratively dissolved Oregon corporation; and WILLIAM BUCHANAN 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: February 24, March 3, 10, and 17, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P359177

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE

450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Petition of: Rebekka Norton CASE NO. CVPT-2023-1037

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Rebekka Norton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: Rebekka Joy Norton to Proposed name: Rebekka Joy 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: April 7, 2023

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: February 10, 2023

/s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court

Published: March 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T359878

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY REDMELLON, LLC, Plaintiffs, vs. JOHN DOE AND ALL OTHER UN-KNOWN OWNERS, Defend-ants. Case No. 23CV05907 SUMMONS BY PUBLICA-TION TO: John Doe; and all other unknown owners of the property known as: That por-tion of the SW1/4 of SE1/4 of Section 17, Township 39 South, Range 12 West, Willamette Meridian, Curry County, Oregon, lying West-erly of Wilderness Retreat Subdivision and South of the Westerly extension of the lot line between Lots 21 and 22, Wilderness Retreat Subdivi-sion. EXCEPT the South 394 feet of said SW1/4 of SE1/4. IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to ap-pear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above-entitled action within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of this Summons, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, Plaintiffs will apply to the Court for relief demand-ed in the Complaint. NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “ap-pear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer”. The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the re-quired filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the Plaintiffs’ attorney or, if the Plaintiffs do not have an attorney, proof of service upon the Plaintiffs. If you have questions, you should see an attorney im-mediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar.org or by calling 503-684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at 800-452-7636. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF COMPLAINT AND DEMAND FOR RELIEF The action against you seeks declarato-ry judgment. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title via adverse pos-session on the above-noted property. DATED this 8th day of February, 2023. HOR-NECKER COWLING LLP By: /s/ Charles E. Bolen, Attorney for Plaintiffs.

Published: February 17, 24, March 3, and 10, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P358580

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Invites Qualified Firms to Submit Statements of Qualifications for CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

UPGRADES AT PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON RFQ NO. PMB202301 Eprocurement Event ID# 0000026039

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) intends to contract with a firm or firms for Construction Management Services for the Fire Suppression Upgrade project at Pelican Bay State Prison located in Crescent City, California. The Project(s) include fire alarm upgrades and the installation of an automatic fire suppression system (fire sprinklers) in the eight General Population Housing Units in Facility A and B. CDCR anticipates selecting a firm to provide the required services for this Project with funding authorized in Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and concluding in Fiscal Year 2026/2027 assuming no budget delays are encountered to obtain future funding. Services are required for the following phases: working drawings; bidding; construction; and commissioning. The project delivery method will

be “design-bid-build” using standard State procedures. A notice to proceed for Construction Management Services for this Project is subject to budgetary, legislative and control agency approval of the proposed projects. CDCR strongly encourages Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and Small Business participation. A Pre-proposal Conference WILL NOT be conducted To be considered for selection, firms must submit Statements of Qualifications to: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Facility Planning, Construction and Management Division Project Management Branch 9838 Old Placerville Road, Suite B Sacramento, CA 95827 Attention: Adriana Perez Submittal Deadline: 3:00 p.m. on March 16, 2023 All questions regarding this RFQ shall be emailed directly to Adriana.perez@cdcr.ca.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. on February 24, 2023. Interested firms may obtain a Request for Qualifications package by downloading it from the internet at http://www.caleprocure. ca.gov/. CNS-3671440#

Published: February 24, March 3, and 10, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T358956

Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Single Day Boater Safety Course

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is again offering a one day Introduction to Basic Boating Safety class. The one day class is offered Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Students successfully completing the one day course will receive a certificate of completion, to use in applying for their Oregon State Marine Board Boater Safety card.

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held at the Southwestern Oregon Community College, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings. The course fee is $35 and includes the book Boat Oregon. Lunch will be provided.

The one day course, taught by certified Coast Guard Auxiliarists, will be

All boaters who operate a motorboat over 10 horsepower (hp) and youths 12-15 years old operating a motorboat of any size are required to take an approved boating safety course and apply/carry a boater education card.

Woman found dead in Gold Beach

On February 28 at around 10:30 a.m., Gold Beach Police and Cal-Ore Ambulance were requested to check on a person laying in the bushes along Ellensburg Avenue near Harbor View Lane on the north side of Gold Beach.

A passerby noticed the person but was not able to get a response from them. Police and medics discovered the person was deceased. Additional resources were requested to assist with the investigation and a detective with the Oregon State Police, deputies with the Curry County Sheriff’s Office, and a Brookings Police officer responded.

Officers were able to identify the decedent as a

Dana Neville, a 62-year-old woman from the Portland area. She had been arrested by the Oregon State Police on February 25 in Port Orford, where she had been living in her car. She was booked and released from the Curry County Jail and had last been seen alive on Sunday February 26 around 3 p.m. She had been offered assistance getting back to her vehicle but declined help the Gold Beach Police Department.

The investigation at the scene presented no indication of foul play or criminal activity. The victim likely died of exposure as a result of the rain and cold but has been transferred to the State Medical Examiner for the official manner and cause.

Brookings Police Blotter

The police blotter is an excerpt of a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For a list of missing items found in the Brookings area, you can visit the police services page of the city of Brookings website at www.brookings. or.us/134/police-services and follow the link near the bottom of the page.

Monday 2/27

• 2:11 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Disorderly conduct

• 9:02 16300 block of Hwy 101, Dispute/fight

• 10:12 400 block of Fir St,

Disorderly conduct

• 12:16 Hwy 101 MP 350, Tree down

• 13:37 16200 block of Hwy 101 S, Hit & run

• 15:54 800 block of Pioneer Rd, Suspicious conditions

• 17:24 700 block of Spruce St, Criminal trespass

• 18:42 500 block of Fir St, Assist public

• 19:19 1000 block of Ransom Ave, Civil problem

Tuesday 2/28

• 1:46 100 block of Alderwood Ln, Dispute/fight

• 2:04 1100 block of Chetco Ave, Disorderly conduct

• 2:28 800 block of Elk Dr, Alarm

• 9:11 400 block of Fir St,

Hats

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decades back, the county derived considerable revenue from the timber tax. Now, we’ve lost 90 percent of that revenue because of envi-

ronmental protection of the Spotted Owl.”

Trost was asked to address community concern regarding the re-hiring of Brookings City Manager Janell Howard after she entered a no contest plea to a shoplifting violation at the Fred

Chetco Activity Center

Meyer store, last July. Commissioner Trost stated. “As I still work for the city of Brookings, I feel it would be inappropriate to comment on Janell Howard at this time.”

Trost sees himself as a pragmatic servant. He hopes to establish what he calls a “structural foundation “ to establish rules of order and establish goals for Curry County.

Lots of hats, here. Besides

wearing the commissioner cap and the school board brim, Jay Trost wears the chef's chapeau as owner of Fat Irish Grill at the Harbor.

The former head coach of girls Varsity basketball at Gold Beach High, Trost also coaches youth basketball.

Busy man, lots of hats.

Curry County Commissioner Jay Trost can be reached at (541) 247-3229 or trostjo@co.curry.or.us

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• 16:05 400 block of Alder

St, Dispute/fight

• 18:49 900 block of Parkview Dr, Dispute/fight

• 19:32 16200 block of Hwy 101 S, Dispute/fight

• 20:20 900 block of Chetco

Ave, Disorderly conduct

• 22:37 500 block of 5th St, Suspicious conditions

• 23:17 600 block of memory

Ln, Alarm

Sunday 3/5

• 1:30 500 block of 5th St, Criminal trespass

• 7:00

Virginia Joyce Babbitt

Virginia Joyce Babbitt, 90, of Brookings, Oregon entered into the presence of our Lord Jesus on February 21, 2023, while surrounded by her family. She was born March 21,1932 in Loveland, Colorado, spending most of her life in California and her latter years in Oregon. Virginia was independent, and an entrepreneur. She was extremely creative in many areas, especially in photography. She used her love for photography to touch her family and others in the community. She was always learning new things and had a love for gadgets. She loved music and all the Arts and was involved in many organizations both in the Los Angeles and the San Diego area and when moving to Brookings, she showed it by supporting young artists locally. She was a loving mom

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executives.

These dollars are not going to pay for your healthcare.

these on sale at Costco for $12 in bulk. At that price point, you know there was still a profit or Costco wouldn’t carry it. There are still a few steroid nasal sprays which require a prescription and pricing reflects that, one utilizes an old drug but with a novel new application device. The cost of this new piece of fancy plastic? It’s over $500 a bottle.

An area where prices have totally reset the needle are the newer monoclonal antibody bio-drugs. Now don’t get me wrong here, many of these are true miracles of modern medicine, allowing for control of diseases and cancers which were not previously treatable. But prices for these medications average over $30,000 per year. Miracle or not, that’s pretty stiff. Could the prices be half that, one third?

Probably, and the companies would still do just fine.

What wouldn’t be fine would be the executive bonuses. One glaring example of this being the drug Humira. By gaming U.S. patent laws (common in the pharmaceutical industry) the company AbbVie has made $114 Billion on Humira. Another example in the headlines was the story of the clearly soulless Martin Shkreli. During his tenure at Turing Pharmaceuticals Mr. Shkreli raised the price of their flagship drug Daraprim, used to treat AIDS and cancer, by 5000%. He’s now serving a 7-year sentence for fraud charges.

Last month another headline was the salary of Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla. I guess Pfizer’s profits had tripled for the year allowing him to pocket $50 million in each of the past two years. Does all this make you feel just a bit sick as you stand in line with your credit card at the local Walgreens?

And it’s not just the pharmaceutical companies. Exorbitant salaries permeate all corporate healthcare. Fat profits come out of the pockets of the patients and into the pockets of the corporate

In the U.S., of the 10 highest paid CEO’s in 2022, 3 were from the medical conglomerate Oak Street Health. Here the CEO, in salary and benefits, pocketed $568 million dollars. Do you think anyone on the planet is worth that kind of money, maybe not even entertainers or sports figures (but then that’s another subject). Greed is rampant in healthcare and is the primary reason cost are bordering on insane.

Raging healthcare kleptocapitalism has led to 58% of all debt in the US being medical. One in 8 U.S. citizens have medical bills over $10,000. Health insurance premiums are up over 200% in the last 2 decades. Costs have entered an out of control spiral that is really not sustainable. Something here has to change.

Another breakdown has been in the harmony of the doctor/hospital relationships.

Hospitals used to work in cooperation with doctors with the common goal of providing quality patient care. Now more than ever hospitals have become businesses first, care centers second. And these days every business requires the ubiquitous “mission statement”.

This has to be one of my biggest pet peeves for any entity, and certainly in healthcare. A mission statement is a short paragraph which supposedly defines an entity’s purpose or “mission”.

In reality though, they are nothing more than a sequence of motivational words, which when linked, represent nothing more than meaningless business jargon. I don’t know about you, but after I finish reading most mission statements (and they all are pretty much the same) I’m usually left wondering what the goals really are.

In medicine, a mission statement (if you really must have one) is easy, supplying the highest quality care possible for people in the community while providing secure employment for their staff. Anything beyond that is

meaningless. And regardless, actions speak louder than words. We’d be better off to skip the statements and just do what’s right.

Additionally, hospitals need to work with area doctors, perhaps with compromise from time to time to achieve their goals, supplying the best care while offering the most services. At the end of the day in a perfect scenario, everyone gets along and everyone does just fine. On the surface that seems so simple, yet there is much discord in the ranks.

It’s unfortunate, because there are so many fine people in the competing groups, doctors, nurses and administrators. Hospitals need doctors and nurses to survive. They are the ones who bring in the patients and provide care. You’d expect to see receptiveness and flexibility regarding common issues. Yet instead, heels are dug in, divides to grow deeper, ties are severed, services are lost, and the healthcare of the community suffers. Eventually, this affects finances.

Hospitals are governed by a set of guidelines called ByLaws. These regulate every facet of patient care and outline a physician’s responsibilities within the hospital. They are designed to ensure patient safety with fair, equitable treatment, and are by-in-large well-intended and needed.

However, as with any 50+ page aging document, there are sections which are completely out of touch with modern society and the way medicine is evolving. Our society is constantly changing with technology advancing, yet medical thinking is frequently slow to adapt, always somehow being a few steps behind. Bylaws, while designed to protect the patient first, by necessity contain sections which can be hugely and unnecessarily restrictive to a physician’s life.

What might have been necessary a decade ago may not be required in the current age to provide the same level of care. If there’s one thing the pandemic has changed in society, it’s the way people view work. People have be-

to three sons, Roger Hooper, who preceded her in death, Marty Hooper and his wife Lore, and Eric Hooper and his wife Elizabeth. She was also a caring grandmother to 9 grandchildren (Christian, Carmen, Kevin, Matthew,

Daniel, Melissa, Ryan, Brendan, and Alina) as well as 11 great grandchildren. Arrangements made by Redwood Memorial Chapel. Memorial date to be determined and held in Southern California.

Kick Off St. Patty’s Celebrations with Possibly Irish

Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness is pleased to announce a concert with the traditional Celtic sounds of the band Possibly Irish.

“We’re happy to bring the next concert in our 2022-23 Performance Series season to the community, with Possibly Irish,” says DNACA Executive Director Stephanie La Torre. “Celtic music is the most requested music genre from our supporters. We are glad to show our appreciation for their partnership through the presentation of this upcoming concert.”

Possibly Irish is known for energetic Celtic performances including foot stomping traditional Irish pub songs and beautiful, rich vocal harmonies. All six bandmates sing and play a wide variety of instruments including traditional Irish instruments like the Bodhran drum, Irish whistle, and fiddle, plus the hammered dulcimer, accordion, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, bass, guitar, and more.

DNACA is inviting the community to “Kick Off St. Patty’s Day” celebrations

with this concert. “It seems a shame to only celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on one day, and we don’t want to pull audiences from other community events. This seems a good way to get the celebrations started,” says La Torre.

Suitable for all audiences, Possibly Irish will be presented on Friday March 10, at 7 p.m., at the Tolowa Event Center, inside the Lucky 7 Casino complex at 350 N. Indian Road in Smith River, CA. Tickets are $20 for General, $18 for Seniors over 65, and $15 for Students. They are available through DNACA.Eventbrite.com or at Del Norte Office Supply in Crescent City. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door.

The remainder of DNACA’s Performance Series season includes two more concerts.

Friday, April 7, Grammy® award-winning singer/ songwriter Steve Leslie will appear in “How Sweet it Is! Steve Leslie Sings James Taylor.” This show is not an

impersonator show, although Leslie does bear an uncanny resemblance to the legendary singer. As the show’s title suggests, Leslie will sing the music of James Taylor, but also his own music, which he has penned for Kenny Rogers, Mark Chesnutt, George Strait, Ricky Skaggs, Darius Rucker, and others.

The season will conclude on Friday, May 12, with Gideon Freudmann: CelloBop. This isn’t your grandma’s cello concert! With a modern artist’s approach, Freudmann creates a new realm of unique improvisational blends of classical, blues, jazz, electronic, funk, and folk music - all on an electric cello! Freudmann’s signature sound is nuanced, intricate, and fun. DNACA would not be able to present such outstanding performances without the generous support of program underwriters Patty Brunsing, Lisé Hamilton, Bill and Kathy Maffett, Nick and Lisa Rail Music Fund, and Bob and Diane Weir. DNACA’s kind supporters are Bicoastal Media, Del Norte Office Supply, and Lucky 7 Casino.

come more protective of their personal time than at any other time in recent memory. We are seeing that newer physicians are less willing to make the same sacrifice of their personal life for their careers than their predecessors did. To them, it’s just a job. The same rewards aren’t there anymore. In society, they have just become “providers”, only one of the many employed health care workers.

The old pedestal they once enjoyed is gone. They now control so very little of what was entirely their domain. So, when antiquated By-Laws are strictly enforced, doctors leave. What was once written to improve a patient’s access to care in emergencies and keep them safe often work against these goals, making care actually less accessible. Hospitals have the immense responsibility of caring for the sick. Still, there needs to a total re-work of a physician’s responsibilities, taking into account how these can be redefined utilizing technology now available to us in the modern age. Without compromise, we’ll be seeing a lot less doctors where doctors are needed.

Another issue is the overinterpretation of the HIPAA laws. What is the Health Insurance Potability and Accountability Act and why was it mandated? HIPAA

was created to ensure that employees wouldn’t automatically lose their health insurance between jobs and to allow equal access to care regardless of insurance status. With the advent of the electronic transmission of medical information it also protects patient privacy, and this is the law’s greatest albatross. As is the case with many well-intentioned laws, this segment morphed into a monster which often restricts access to critical information and at times can be downright frustrating or even dangerous when trying to just care for a patient.

Every medical entity now needs a HIPAA policy, meaning that all patients must sign a multi-page form stating they have read and understand the office’s privacy policy. The last thing the patient needed to begin with was more paperwork. So now, even less of your extensive pre-visit paperwork is actually medically helpful for the appointment. Most has become necessary because of either the legal profession or government regulation.

Even before COVID, HIPAA laws forced medical institutions and pharmacies to create “privacy” spacing between patients. This mandate always seemed so comical, since first of all, none of us were eavesdropping on other people’s problems and

then publishing what we’d just heard on Facebook. Secondly, you could always hear anyway, “privacy separation” or not. Regardless, medical establishments had to comply with these ridiculous rules or risk being fined or worse. Another great example of protecting patient privacy is trying to locate the family of a five-year-old child who has just undergone tonsillectomy. Parents normally would like to know how the surgery went. Under HIPAA privacy regulations, a hospital operator is not allowed to use a name to help locate a family who may have stepped out of the waiting area. Paging something like, “will the family of Amanda Jones please return to the surgical waiting area” creates a privacy issue which will haunt her the rest of her living days, leading to eventual job loss, emotional anguish and general rejection from society once the world knows about the tonsillectomy.

Instead, the surgeon often has to go on to his next surgery without ever finding the family. Sorry parents, you’re left in the dark, but at least your child’s privacy has been honored. HIPAA added additional frustrations your medical team has to deal with when trying to properly take care of you. Doc

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Possibly Irish will kick off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with a concert Friday at the Lucky 7 Casino.