The East Bay Regional Park District Police Department announced today that Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) evidence has conclusively identified the murderer in a 35-year-old case that took place in Tilden Regional Park.
Evidence collected from Jon Lipari, who died by suicide in Oregon in November 2024, was linked to the victim Maria Weidhofer. Weidhofer was an avid jogger and park user of Tilden Regional Park.
On November 16, 1990, Weid-
hofer was found deceased on a trail near Inspiration Point in Tilden Regional Park. Weidhofer was found with rope around her neck and with physical signs of a struggle after she had been reported missing the night before. An autopsy, performed at the time of the crime, found that Weidhofer’s cause of death was asphyxia by ligature strangulation and found a multitude of minor abrasions and contusions upon her person. A lengthy investigation was conducted in 1990-1991 by the East Bay
Regional Park District Police Department. A suspect was not identified from this initial investigation.
In 1997, biological evidence found on Weidhofer from the suspect was sent to the Contra Costa Crime Lab for analysis. That evidence was later submitted to the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). Among the evidence collected, during the initial investigation, was semen from which a DNA profile was generated.
In 2020, the East Bay Region-
al Park District Police Investigations Unit began working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on this case. This collaboration included the use of advanced DNA techniques. Through this investigation, Lipari was determined to be a potential suspect and became the primary suspect in 2024. Once Lipari was identified as a potential suspect, hundreds of hours of further investigation were conducted in collaboration with the FBI, Contra Costa County District Attorney’s
Office, and the Curry County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation also determined that Lipari was living in Gold Beach. In early November 2024, Lipari was found deceased in his residence by local law enforcement from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. DNA from the scene was retrieved by the Curry County Sheriff’s Office and a direct comparison was done by the Contra Costa County Crime Laboratory. The comparison determined the
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Brookings Addresses Stormwater Crisis
City Launches "My City" Program to Educate Third Graders on Local Government
BY LINDA LEE Curry Coastal Pilot
Brookings City Council tackled a range of issues at its recent meeting, from urgent infrastructure repairs to a plea to the governor regarding a crucial housing development. The council also solidified its representation on a regional transportation commission.
A significant concern was the discovery of a sinkhole at the intersection of Fifth and Ransom Streets, along with failing stormwater pipes on a nearby private drive.
Public works staff identified two corroded pipes, over forty
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BY LINDA LEE Curry Coastal Pilot
Southwestern Oregon Community College's Curry Campus is offering a free taste of creative writing this spring. The community is invited to a special program, "Imaginative Creative Writing," on Thursday, March 13TH from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Curry Campus in Brookings. Attendees are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch and a friend. The event, sponsored by the Friends of Curry Campus, will feature Coral Anderson, who will be teaching Creative Writing and Story Worlds at the campus this spring.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet Anderson and experience a preview of her teaching style. Her upcoming full-term class will cover the analysis of published works, focusing on elements like scenes, dialogue, themes and structure, followed by in-class and athome writing exercises.
“I have profoundly
enjoyed teaching writing in both college and high school contexts. Homeschooling my own high school aged children has granted me a broader scope of appreciation for curriculum that can foster cross-curricular excellence while preparing them for collegiate studies and career
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Press Briefing: The East Bay Regional Park District, in California, held a recent press conference and identified former Gold Beach resident, Jon Lipari, as the killer.
paths beyond college,” said Anderson.
Anderson brings a wealth of experience to the classroom, having taught writing at both the college and high school levels. She also has experience homeschooling and believes that students of all ages can develop eloquent self-expression.
“I believe that students of all ages can unlock the door to eloquent self-expression in whatever subsequent field of inquiry they undertake,”
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years old, as the culprits. The project, already flagged as high-priority in the city’s stormwater master plan, prompted the city to seek bids from local contractors. While two bids were received, the initial staff report contained incorrect totals.
The correct figures were McClinton’s bid at $122,500 and Tidewater Contractors’ bid at $51,500. Despite some confusion over the initial numbers, the council ultimately voted to authorize the city manager to enter into an agreement with Tidewater Contractors for the repair project. Council members expressed relief that the cost came in lower than anticipated, while acknowledging the potential for such projects to be significantly more expensive.
The council also addressed the urgent need for
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said Anderson. “Literature and writing are doorways for students into greater expression of their own thoughts and interests. Ideally, those doorways will open ever-widening and expanding conversations within the larger community for robust engagement within all the arenas, personal or civic, that matter most.”
Her background includes teaching Freshman Composition & Rhetoric at a private college, serving as a K-12 substitute teacher, engaging high school students in critical thinking about literature and even leading a Waldorf kinder-
workforce housing by approving a letter to Governor Tina Kotek. The letter requests the exemption of the Lone Ranch development project from recently enacted wildfire hazard map requirements. The Lone Ranch, a large-scale development, has been in the works since 2009 and promises nearly 1,000 units of much-needed housing.
City officials argue that the project is vital for the community and Curry County, especially given the state’s severe housing shortage. They emphasized that substantial investment has already been made in the development and that the new regulations would create significant hurdles, including increased costs per unit.
Council members urged community members to contact state representatives, including Senator David Brock Smith, Representative Court Boice and Governor Kotek herself, to
garten and a yoga-based outdoor preschool. Anderson holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Antioch University in Los Angeles. "Stories, they allow us to live outside of ourselves for a little while and yet, somehow, find more of ourselves in the process," she reflects. "As an only child, books were my friends whom I loved and interacted with all through my growing up years. In writing, you can take a journey to explore the things that intrigue you, without money, and with the luxury of time and imagination."
express their support for the project. One council member suggested reaching out to the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians, noting their potential influence with the governor's office and the impact of the housing shortage and fire map on their communities.
Finally, the council unanimously approved the appointment of City Manager Tim Rundel to the Southwest Area Commission of Transportation (SWACO). This appointment will allow the city to have a voice in regional transportation planning and keep abreast of upcoming projects and grant opportunities. Council members highlighted the importance of this representation for Brookings.
In other news, the city launched a "My City" program to educate third graders on local government.
The City of Brookings
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DNA profiles generated from the evidence collected at the original scene and the DNA from Lipari were a match. There is no indication from the investigation, Weidhofer’s family, or Lipari’s family that there was any previous contact between the victim and suspect.
"We hope that today’s development brings some measure of closure to the family, who have shown tremendous strength throughout this difficult
has launched an innovative program titled My City. It’s designed to teach thirdgrade students at Kalmiopsis Elementary School (K-School) about the inner workings of local government. Instead of bringing students to city hall, the My City program brings city hall to them.
"For Mayor Issac Hodges to return to his own elementary school and get to inspire students is special,” said Nancy Raskauskas-Coons, Administrative Assistant to School Board of Directors, Brookings-Harbor School District.
Inspired by interactive activity books distributed at the League of Oregon Cities conference that Rundel attended, the program brings city officials directly to the classroom for engaging presentations and question and answer sessions.
"We wanted to create a hands-on learning experience for our young people,
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time” said Roberto Filice, Chief of the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department. “This breakthrough comes after years of relentless investigation, and I want to personally thank our dedicated staff for their perseverance and firm commitment to seeking justice. Their determination to never give up ultimately led to solving this case, and we are proud to serve a community that stands together in the face of tragedy.”
Special thanks to the FBI, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Forensic
showing them how local government impacts their daily lives," explained Rundel. “Working in conjunction with Brookings-Harbor School District Superintendent Helena Chirinian and Elementary School Vice Principal Nick Chapman, the city has scheduled a series of monthly presentations at the K-School gym.”
Last month, Police Chief McCrae, a former third-grade teacher, kicked off the program with a discussion about the Brookings Police Department. He shared insights into the various aspects of policing and his role as Chief.
Mayor Hodges explained the electoral process for the mayor and city councilors as well as their responsibilities in representing the city. He then asked entered into a question-and-answer session with the third graders where the kids were able to share their thoughts on city government.
Services Division, and the Curry County Sheriff’s Office for their collaboration, expertise, and dogged determination in solving this 35-year-old case. The East Bay Regional Park District is the largest regional park system in the nation, comprising 73 parks, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,330 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and environmental education. The Park District receives an estimated 30 million visits annually throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Future presentations include Public Works and Development Services Director Tony Baron in March, who will cover the intricacies of water distribution, wastewater systems and street maintenance. In April, Fire Chief Jeff Lee will discuss the fire service and in May, Rundel will conclude the series with a presentation on the role of the city manager.
"I appreciate our city leaders taking the time to join students at monthly assemblies this winter and spring. It's really wonderful for the third graders to see the city manager, police chief, fire chief, mayor, and others up close and ask questions,” said Raskauskas-Coons. “They get to learn firsthand how city services work to keep our community safe and get engaged in thinking about the kind of city they want and how they can be involved."
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• The Zonta Club of the Coos Bay Area is accepting applications for $20,000 Patty J Barton memorial scholarship for Coos and Curry students. Patty Barton was a longtime member of the Zonta Club of the Coos Bay Area. This undergraduate scholarship is available to Coos and Curry County residents including students who consider Coos or Curry Counties their home base when away at college. Applications are due by March 14, 2025, with scholarship awarded by May 31, 2025. The application and more information is available now on the club’s website www. zontacoosbayarea.org.
• Youth Reading Bingo Challenge. March is National Reading Month, where schools, libraries, and other groups celebrate the joys of reading with Read Across America events! Read Across America is a national program that celebrates the joy of reading. Stop by the library to pick up your BINGO style reading challenge card. Complete one row and win a small prize. Complete the whole card for a bigger prize. Need an idea of what to read? Ask Brenna! She'll help you find books you're sure to love.
WEDNESDAYS
• T’ai Chi, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Chetco Activity Center
• The Walking Group, 11 a.m., Azalea Park. Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop. For information 541-412-8664.
• Men’s Club Golf, Salmon Run Golf Course: 900 am. Friendly team and individual play. Prizes, laughs, good food and drink. $65 annual fee (includes OGA membership). All skill levels welcome. For info call: Bob K. 701-269-7822.
• Recorders, Chetco Activity Center: 1:00 – 2:30
pm. Bring your recorder and a music stand. Music will be provided.
• Cribbage Club, Wild Rivers Pizza: 5:30 pm.
• After School Activities, Chetco Library: 1:30 pm. Homework help, a creation station, and snacks for older kids and tweens ages 10 and up.
THURSDAYS
• Bridge, 11:45 a.m., Chetco Activity Center
• Widows and Widowers Coffee Clique, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Community Center, Airport Way, Gold Beach
• Chair Yoga Class, Chetco Library: 1:30 pm. A beginners’ yoga class that focuses on seated positions. Please note there will be no chair yoga until November 19th due to the Annual Fall Book Sale.
• After School Activities, Chetco Library: 4:00 pm. Homework help, S.T.E.M. projects and games, and snacks for older kids and tweens ages 10 and up.
• Easy Flow Yoga, Chetco Library: 5:30 pm. A beginners’ yoga class that includes standing positions.
FRIDAYS
• T’ai Chi, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Chetco Activity Center
• The Walking Group, 11 a.m., Azalea Park. Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop. For information 541-412-8664
• Pinochle and other card games, Chetco Activity Center 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
SATURDAYS
• Men’s Club Golf, Salmon Run Golf Course: 900 am. Friendly team and individual play. Prizes, laughs, good food and drink. $65 annual fee (includes OGA membership). All skill levels welcome. For info call: Bob K. 701-269-7822.
• Saturday Shuffle: Magic the Gathering and more, Chetco Library. Stop by the library every week for Saturday Shuffle, where players can bring their favorite deck and play Magic: The Gathering. Gamers of all kinds are also welcome to bring their favorite card or board games from their own collections, or browse
• Storytime, Chetco Library: 10:30 am. Stories, songs, and simple crafts for young children.
• Chair Yoga Class, Chetco Library: 1:30 pm.
• Pinochle and other card games, Chetco Activity Center 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
March 5
• Celebration of Ireland Concert by Four Shillings Short, Chetco Library: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. It's been 3 years since Four Shillings Short toured in Oregon and we're delighted to be returning for many concerts along the Oregon Coast in March.
March 6
• Celebration of Ireland Concert by Four Shillings Short, Curry Public Library, Gold Beach: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. It's been 3 years since Four Shillings Short toured in Oregon and we're delighted to be returning for many concerts along the Oregon Coast in March.
March 7
• Bingo, Brookings Elks Lodge, 800 Elk Drive: 11:00 am. Early Bird - 3 games for $3. Regular - 13 games for $11. Lunch available for $10.
March 8
• Chetco Grange 2nd Saturday Sale, 97895 Shopping Center Ave: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm. Live music by Cisco & Louis 11:00 – 2:00. Text Linda at 541-661-0059 for information on outdoor
spaces. Contact Sharon at 541-469-3404 for information on indoor tables.
• Celebration of Ireland Concert by Four Shillings Short, Port Orford Library: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm. It's been 3 years since Four Shillings Short toured in Oregon and we're delighted to be returning for many concerts along the Oregon Coast in March.
• Teens Teach Tech, Chetco Library Annex: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Bring your device or tech questions and get help from a trained Cyber-Senior Technology Mentor. Our mentors are young people who have been trained to teach technology to older adults and are standing by to help with your smart phone, iPad or computer. This free service is presented in partnership with Harmony & Me Music.
• Art Walk Open House, Chetco Library: 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm. Join us at the library and check out the exhibit by March’s fea-
tured artist David Christie, whose exhibit features video game-inspired “Pixel Art” Mosaics. The artist will be available to greet visitors and answer questions. Light refreshments will be served all afternoon!
• Dress a Girl, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1200 Easy Street: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. We sew dresses for girls and shorts for boys around the world. Bring your lunch and bring a friend. Contact Jane Knox for more information at 209-815-2100.
• VFW Post 966 meeting, 507 Pacific Ave, Brookings, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Wartime veterans are encouraged to join. Help us save our Post, buy a brick. For more information call: 541-412-6236.
March 11
• Club de Lectura, Chetco Library: 5:00 pm. A monthly book club for Spanish speakers. Parents are wel-
come to bring their kids and enjoy a relaxing, supportive atmosphere.
March 12
• Kids Book Club, Chetco Library: 4:00 pm. Geared toward 2nd through 5th graders, kids vote on and pick the books they read each month. In March, the group will discuss Zoey and Sassafras: Dragons and Marshmallows by Asia Citro.
March 15
• Family Saturday: Pokémon Day, Chetco Library: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Join us for a Pokémon celebration! Bring your cards for trading and playing with other Pokémon enthusiasts. Make some Pokémon inspired crafts! Whether you're a novice or expert Pokémon player, we choose you!
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In a wide-ranging discussion with reporters, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek stressed state agency accountability, including how the Oregon Department of Transportation spends state dollars.
"We have had a history of not accurately projecting the cost of major projects," Kotek said. "We have to do a better job there." Kotek said she wasn't going to make excuses for the Oregon Department of Transportation.
"We want everyone in the agency to be able to have confidence that when a new transportation package is passed, that the resources will see completed projects on time and on budget. So, we are doing everything we can to make the agency will to do better. We look forward to new things they would like to do to help us achieve that given the resources we have. “We need to get a transportation package done for the safety of our system."
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Kotek also addressed a question concerning needed funding for Oregon schools saying school districts need to produce better outcomes.
"My recommended budget is a substantial increase in the state school fund," Kotek said. "There is not a school district in our state that has all the money it needs. I've made a commitment to school districts to offer them the best possible budget in my budget, which I did. Now, the conversation with the school districts is with those dollars, we must better guarantee that there will be increases in reading, math and attendance. These are very
Robert Lindburg, 69 of Brookings passed away on November 10th. 2024 after a long hard battle with cancer. Born an East coast boy, after his service in the Navy and earning a degree from Liberty University, he made his way to the west coast eventually settling with his family in Brookings in 1999. He, along with his wife (and son) opened and operated Zolas Pizzeria
until selling in 2009. His lifelong passions were entrepreneurship, cooking and gardening. He leaves behind his wife of 33 years Jamie, sons, Chris (Portland), Bobby (Brookings) and daughter Nicki (Minnesota), 6 grandkids, Jacob, Daniel, Grace, Naomi, Apolonia and Brenton, and of course his dogs Benny, Bella and Annie.
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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
When asked about the impact on Oregon following the Trump Administration's executive orders, Kotek responded by stating:
"There is a lot of fear," she said. "The federal administration has been very clear about their goals around deporting undocumented residents. What my office is trying to do is to be very clear to folks who provide public services what the role is with our sanctuary laws. We have been working very diligently to help educate communities about what their rights are under the law. At the end of the day, the fear is real. People are staying away from businesses because they fear immigration enforcement. What I can say to Oregonians is we will uphold our law and do the best we can under the situation that is coming out of the federal government."
As to losing federal funds, Kotek said she wants state agencies to focus on the Oregon budget.
"I think it will be quite a while before we see the impact of any potential restrictions on federal funding," she said. “So, right now we need to focus on passing a budget that meets our needs."
Other topics discussed included Kotek's pause on appeals over the state's new wildfire map, saying she wants to provide state legislators more time to discuss the issue.
Governor Kotek conducted the news briefing from the Oregon State Library in Salem Monday afternoon, Feb. 24.
Gov. Tina Kotek addressing the media during a news briefing at the Oregon State Library in Salem Feb. 24.
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This filing is a refile of previous file # 12-101-F with changes, after 40 days of expiration date.
Registered Owner(s): The Dragonfly Program LLC This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company, State of California. 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).
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2/12, 2/19, 2/26, and 3/5/2025, Triplicate, 408135 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531
Petition of: Derek Hoyle CASE NO. CV251009
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Derek Hoyle filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Derek Hoyle to Proposed name: Derek Just 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.
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Date: March 21, 2025 Time: 9:00 am Dept.: 2
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 6, 2025 /s/ Karen D Olson
Judge of the Superior Court 2/19, 2/2, 3/5, & 3/12/2025, Triplicate, 408388
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Please call 541-332-7121, with any questions. Emails may also be sent to the email address above with questions.
3/5/2025, Pilot, 409145
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, March 24 2025, the Del Norte Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) will hold a public hearing on the Draft Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. The March 24 hearing will begin at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the Del Norte County Flynn Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers 981 H Street, Crescent City, California. The Draft Budget and related hearing materials will be posted at the Del Norte LAFCo website: www.delnortelafco. org 72 hours prior to the meeting date. For more information contact the Del Norte LAFCo Executive Officer at: eo@delnortelafco. org.
3/5/2025, Triplicate, 409144
Steevens Storage 98744 N. Bank Chetco River Rd Brookings, OR 97415 (541) 469 - 2853
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to 2015 ORS Vol. 2 Chapter 87 § 87.691¹ Self Service Storage Facility Lien. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Steevens Storage, 98744 N. Bank Chetco River Rd, Oregon 97415, the following: Steven R Gruerman (6’x10’). Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at the time of sale. The sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.
Auctioneer: Steevens
Storage 2/5 & 2/12/2025, Pilot, 409096
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: A 1 Auto Wreckers 1100 McNamara Road Crescent City, CA 95531
This Business is conducted by: a married couple
Registered Owner(s): Sarah Elizabeth Mejia Daniel Meija-Hernandez
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/ Sarah Elizabeth Mejia
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/18/2025 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20250014 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, & 3/26/2025, Triplicate 409050
Notice is hereby given that the Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on March 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m and March 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hearing Room in the Curry County Annex Building located at 94235 Moore Street, Gold Beach, OR, 97444. The Board will be considering the adoption of an ordinance increasing the transient lodging tax from 7% to 10%.
For questions, please contact BOC_Office@ currycountyor.go- v or 541247-3296. 3/5/2025, Pilot, 409049
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Curry County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold its 2023-24 Annual Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Agenda topics include approving the 2023-24 financial audit and the 202324 annual report. Other matters may be discussed. The meeting will be held at the Curry Watersheds Partnership office located at 29286 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach. The location is accessible to persons with disabilities. An option to join electronically is available. To access the meeting electronically, please contact Tammy Wills at tammy.wills@ currywatersheds.- org or (541) 247-2755 ext 6. To request an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Tammy Wills at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 3/5/2025, Pilot, 408938
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Blueberry Hill Farm 3290 Kings Valley Road Crescent City, CA 95531 and 1011 Elk Valley Road Crescent City, CA 95531
This Business is conducted by: an individual
Registered Owner(s): Yolinde Z Hodde
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 2/10/2025
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/ Yolinde Z Hodde
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/10/2025
Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20250010 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, and 3/19/2025, Triplicate 408773
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Triptorium 1720 Del Mar Rd. Crescent City, CA 95531
This Business is conducted by: an individual Registered Owner(s): Mary Beth Sampson
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/3/2025
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/ Mary Beth Sampson
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/3/2025
Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240097 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, & 3/5/2025, Triplicate 407946
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Redwood Roots Landscaping 110 Earl St Crescent City, CA 95531
This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company (CA)
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/8/2025 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/ Miguel Alejandro Perez Leon This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/28/2025
Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20250007 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, & 3/12/2025, Triplicate, 408209
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: North Coast Laser Engraving 6570 Kings Valley Rd Crescent City, CA 95531
This Business is conducted by: an individual Registered Owner(s): Anthony Dodge 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/ Anthony Dodge This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/21/2025
Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20250005 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, & 3/12/2025, Triplicate 408409
NOTICE OF HEARING
Notice is hereby given that on April 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CST, in with Honorable Andrew Carruthers in the Circuit court, Third Judicial Circuit, Madison County, Illinois, an allocation hearing will be conducted via zoom: regarding the case of Jay Karls, as Special Administrator for the Estate of Gerald Karls, deceased, and Jacqueline Karls, Individually, Plaintiffs, vs. (Confidential) et. al., Case No. 21 L 1405 Jordan Karls, Justine Karls, Jacob Karls, and all interested parties may appear on said date or may contact Peter D’Angelo of Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC., prior to the hearing at (314) 241-2003. To attend the hearing via ZOOM: Please follow below instructions: One tap mobile: US: +- 13092053325, 89724160396#,,,,*303528# or +- 13126266799, 89724160396#,,,,*303528#; Meeting URL: https://us06web.zoom. us/j/- 89724160396?pwd=pwsKS3JnAEvMjg S4EFSpKzj5- MwIhh5.1;
Wild RiversCoast Classifieds
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
Betty Jo Fitzhugh
Case Number: PB257008
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Betty Jo Fitzhugh
A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Donna Kassens, in the Superior Court of California, County of Del Norte.
The petition for probate requests that: Donna Kassens be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:
Date: March 21, 2025
Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181 3/5, 3/12, & 3/19/2025, Triplicate, 408803
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
Gordon Leigh Erwin
Case Number: PB257006
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Gordon Leigh Erwin A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Thomas V. Haag, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.
The petition for probate requests that: Thomas V. Haag be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 7, 2025 Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and
mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181 2/19, 2/26, & 3/5/2025, Triplicate, 408271
Lien Sale Harbor Park & Sell 97865 Shopping Center Ave Brookings, OR Owner John C Whitaker PO Box 3003 Brookings, OR 97415
Lien will be foreclosed on 1997 Ford VIN#1FMFU18L2VLB31872
Owned by Thongsay Douangkhai. Lien Sale Date 3/12/2025, 12:00 pm at 97865 Shopping Center Ave, Brookings, OR. Amount due on sale day is $379.88. Harbor Park & Sell owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. 3/5 & 3/12/2025, Pilot 409301
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: John Gimbel aka John H Gimbel aka John Howard Gimbel, Decedent
Case Number: PB257005
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: John Gimbel aka John H Gimbel aka John Howard Gimbel. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Karen Suiker, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.
The petition for probate requests that: Karen Suiker be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:
Date: March 28, 2025
Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2
Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a
contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Amy A Hunt of The Mitchell Law Firm, LLP 426 First Street Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 443-5643 2/19, 2/26, and 3/5/2025, Triplicate 408466 Notice
Pedestrian Fatality on 101, South of Brookings Reported by Oregon State Police
BY ROGER GITLIN
Curry County Explores Partnership for Wildfire Mitigation Grant
BY LINDA LEE Curry Coastal Pilot
Curry County Board of Commissioners are exploring a potential partnership with the Wild Rivers Coast Forest Collaborative (WRCFC) to secure up to $6 million in funding for wildfire mitigation and stewardship of non-federal lands. The WRCFC recently presented its plan to the county, outlining a comprehensive approach to address wildfire risks, a move that aligns with the county's own goals.
Earlier this week, the WRCFC invited Commissioner Patrick Hollinger and Emergency Management Director Jeff Hughes to a meeting detailing their application for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant, administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The collaborative's proposal focuses on twelve key recommendations from the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, addressing critical needs such as fuels reduction, improved firefighting capabilities and enhanced communication systems.
A significant portion of the proposed budget is earmarked for personnel,
including potential support for a natural resources’ coordinator position within Curry County. This position would be crucial for implementing a county-level stewardship program and fostering collaboration with federal and state agencies. The grant also includes funding for equipment, such as chippers and potentially mobile biochar units.
Commissioner Hollinger expressed enthusiasm for the collaborative's work, highlighting the deep knowledge and dedication demonstrated by the group. He emphasized the potential for a strong partnership to advance the county's wildfire mitigation efforts.
"They can be a good partner with the county to help us move forward with our endeavors," Hollinger stated.
According to their website the WRCFC, which formed in 2012, is a partnership of diverse local and regional interests that have come together to address and resolve issues surrounding natural resource management in the region.
Tabitha Rood, who is a Rogue Basin Coordinator for Southern Oregon For-
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I
est Restoration Collaborative and is representing the WRCFC, clarified several key points about the grant and the collaborative's initiatives.
She emphasized the importance of formally adopting the Community Wildfire Protection Plan by the county, a step that needs to be completed before the grant application is submitted.
The collaborative is also actively engaging with rural volunteer fire departments to assess their
needs and ensure the grant addresses their priorities.
Hughes discussed the county's need for improved radio infrastructure and other equipment to enhance firefighting capabilities. He is working to secure hard numbers for these needs to potentially include them in the grant proposal.
Commissioner Hollinger has scheduled meetings with the United States Forest Service Regional Director and the Rogue River-Siskiyou Forest
Supervisor to discuss how the county can support and accelerate a stewardship program for public lands.
He also plans to organize a workshop with key stakeholders, including the Forest Service, the Wild Rivers Coast Forest Collaborative, and other partners, to develop a collaborative team and implement a comprehensive stewardship plan.
Commissioner Hollinger also noted a recommendation from the Association of Oregon Counties
regarding the formation of a natural resources advisory committee. He suggested that establishing such a committee could strengthen the county's position in natural resource management discussions and facilitate collaboration with state and federal agencies.
The deadline for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant has been extended to March 14th.
The WRCFC is actively seeking letters of support for their initiative.
