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Local lineman helps electrify remote Guatemalan village

Jason Sherman is back home in Port Orford after helping electrify a remote village in Guatemala.

Sherman, is a line worker for Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative. He joined the Oregon Empowers team departing for Guatemala in early March to electrify the rural village of Ventura, a small community four hours east of Guatemala City.

Oregon Empowers works in partnership with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)

International, the Oregon Rural Cooperative Association (ORECA), and Oregon-based electric cooperatives to bring power to rural communities, just as cooperatives have done over the last century in the United States.

The electrifying work

Over the course of two weeks, the crew diligently worked to build and electrify three miles of power lines, which will improve the lives of 100 locals forever, according to a release from the

Homelessness State of Emergency Funding plan

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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has announced how much funding each region within Oregon’s homelessness state of emergency will receive from the state, as well as the specific outcomes local communities are expected to achieve with the emergency dollars.

However, the initial information in the Governor’s release does not appear to include any new funding for Curry and Coos Counties but does offer $26 million for statewide assistance.

Recognizing that unsheltered homelessness impacts communities in every part of Oregon, the legislature approved the $26 million to address homelessness in the counties that do not meet the threshold of the emergency order, the Governor’s release states.

Local reaction

“It is an insult to our rural southwest Oregon communities to see this list,” State Sen. David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford) told The Pilot.

“Unhoused individuals do not just reside within our urban centers as many are located in our area due to the more temperate climate. The Coastal Caucus sent a collective letter to the Governor when she released her original plan, as she then left out the coast. We will continue to press for the equity in funding for our communities and continue to remind Governor Kotek that Oregon extends beyond I-5 and Bend.”

State Rep. Court Boice also responded to The Pilot’s inquiry about the Governor’s funding plan.

“Voting for House Bill 2001 was the hardest vote I’ve ever personally cast at either the County or State Level, “he said.

“Being in the minority –representing Rural Oregon and especially Southwest

Fast Facts

Gov. Kotek’s funding plan is linked to specific goals to rehouse more than 1,200 households and create more than 600 new shelter beds in emergency areas by end of the year. $26 million will be made available for statewide assistance.

Oregon - substantial negotiations went into this Bill. Working and fighting for our legitimate share of the $27 million as promised for our 26 most rural counties is a joy and one of my many responsibilities.”

On her first full day in office, the Governor declared a homelessness state of emergency and urged the legislature to pass an early investment package to meet specific goals in reducing unsheltered homelessness by January 10, 2024.

“Oregonians are demanding urgent action and accountability. That’s why this emergency funding is tied to specific, local action plans that will reduce

unsheltered homelessness,” Governor Tina Kotek said. “The state will continue to provide technical assistance and partner with local communities to make sure this money makes a difference on the ground.”

Where the funding goes

The following funding amounts are based on many factors, including the appropriation made available by the legislature, detailed plans that local communities submitted, and a detailed formula developed by Oregon Housing and Community Services, according to a release from the Governor’s Office.

What to expect for ocean salmon fishing

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The Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC) has finalized the 2023 ocean salmon seasons. The decision effects ocean waters off Oregon.

Columbia Basin hatchery coho salmon and Oregon Coast Natural coho mark bright spots with a third consecutive year of strong forecasted returns and season openings beginning mid-June, according to a release from the PFMC.

The PFMC

recommended closure of all (recreational and commercial) Chinook salmon seasons in Oregon south of Cape Falcon prior to Sept. 1.

By Sept. 1, most Sacramento and Klamath river fall Chinook salmon stocks – the two stocks with severely low forecasted returns – have left the area from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt., and Oregon’s coastal fall Chinook have begun staging near the coast where they will comprise most of the catch.

Recommended salmon seasons are

not official until final approval by the National Marine Fisheries Service expected by May 16, and after adoption April 21 by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission for waters within three nautical miles of shore.

Drought impact

The extremely low forecasted returns of the Sacramento and Klamath river fall Chinook salmon are constraining all seasons from Cape Falcon through California. The PFMC also recommended a complete shutdown of

all California salmon seasons. Low returns are the direct result of severe drought in California. See the PFMC announcement with this story online at currypilot.com.

PFMC recommended recreational season summary Ocean waters off the Columbia River from Leadbetter Pt., WA to Cape Falcon, OR: Open to all salmon June 24 through the earlier of Sept. 30 or

• Portland/Gresham/

Multnomah County: $18.2

million to rehouse 275 households and create 138 shelter beds

• Eugene/Springfield/ Lane County: $15.5 million to rehouse 247 households and create 230 shelter beds

• Central Oregon: $13.9 million to rehouse 161 households and create 111 shelter beds

• Salem/Marion, Polk Counties: $10.4 million to rehouse 158 households and create 79 shelter beds

• Medford, Ashland/ Jackson County: $8.8 million to rehouse 133 households and create 67 shelter beds

• Hillsboro/Beaverton/ Washington County: $8.0

million to rehouse 121 households and create 61 shelter beds

• Clackamas County: $4.4 million to rehouse 130 households.

Funding background

House Bill 5019 appropriated $85.2 million

for local homelessness emergency plans. OHCS will reserve $3 million to ensure the goals of the emergency order are achieved. An additional $3 million will be used for a statewide landlord incentive, available to landlords participating in local rehousing efforts. The requests from all regions within the emergency order totaled $98.8 million, so there were not enough funds to provide each region with its full funding request.

In addition, the early funding package included $33.6 million to help prevent homelessness for an estimated 8,750 households. This funding will be distributed statewide through existing eviction prevention programs.

Recognizing that unsheltered homelessness impacts communities in every part of Oregon, the legislature also approved $26 million to address

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Courtesy photo

Coos-County Electric line worker Jason Sherman climbing up a pole to work on a power line.

Gov.Tina Kotek

Courtesy photo from Rick Finnell

The Pacific Fisheries Management Council is forecasting strong returns for the Oregon ocean coho salmon season.

See LIGHTS, Page 10

See SALMON, Page 10

Effort launched to clear abandoned, derelict vessels

JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

The State Land Board is urging continued action to address the impacts of abandoned and derelict vessels on public waterways and public schools.

Abandoned and derelict vessels seriously threaten waterway health and safety, creating both environmental and navigational hazards, according to the State Land Board.

Abandoned and derelict vessels seriously threaten waterway health and safety, creating both environmental and navigational hazards, according to the State Land Board.

The abandoned and derelict vessels present a myriad of safety concerns including water, navigational, and environmental hazards, according to marine patrol deputies across the state.

Penalties

The penalties for vessel abandonment range from $440 on the low end to thousands of dollars on the high end. If the vessel becomes submerged, it becomes an even greater expenditure to remove the

vessel that, for one boat owner, came out to a total of $55,000, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.

The most common types of offenders of abandoned vessels range from people living on their boat, to scrappers and owners of “fixer uppers,” but larger vessels, such as abandoned cargo and ships are also causing concern.

For years, the Department of State Lands has worked with state, federal, and local partners to remove the most hazardous vessels.

But lack of a statewide abandoned and derelict vessel (ADV) program with dedicated funding has resulted in the Common School Fund spending millions removing vessels, while hundreds more pile up in public waterways.

The Land Board, on April 11, created an Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Program Workgroup to propose a comprehensive ADV program for Oregon, including identifying funding needs and potential sources. Read the agenda item, which includes support letters from each member of the Land Board or watch the meeting video with this story at currypilot.

com.

Cleanups Connected to School Funding

The Land Board oversees school lands and the Common School Fund, as well as Oregon’s publicly owned waterways. Revenue from waterway leases, easements, and other paid uses covers most waterway expenses. But ADV cleanups come with big price tags that far exceed revenue – so the Common School Fund and Oregon schoolkids end up footing the bill.

Since 2017, the Common School Fund has spent more than $18 million removing ADVs from

public waterways. Recent costs include $35,0000 for removal of a sunken cabin cruiser from South Slough on the south coast and $150,000 to remove a float home drifting down the Multnomah Channel in Portland.

The largest recent project, removal of the former military vessels Sakarissa and Alert from the Columbia River in Portland, cost more than $4 million, with Metro contributing $2 million. The U.S. Coast Guard spent an additional $2.3 million to raise the sunken vessels and remove oil.

“When irresponsible owners abandon vessels in waterways, our schoolkids pay the price,” DSL

Director Vicki L. Walker said.

$18.8

Million Proposed for Vessel Removals

The 2023-25 Governor’s Recommended Budget for DSL includes $18.8 million to remove ADVs accumulated in public waterways. Removing those vessels will address current hazards and risks, with the ADV Program Workgroup simultaneously seeking long-term solutions.

The ADV Program Workgroup will explore all elements of a statewide ADV program, with work culminating in a report to the State Land Board no later than April 2024. The report would include a program framework addressing prevention, response, enforcement, education and outreach, and potential long-term funding needs and sources, as well as recommendations for legislative action in the 2025 Legislative Session.

Walker said DSL will immediately convene the ADV Program Workgroup, which is anticipated to include stakeholders with varying perspectives, interests, and expertise, such as local governments,

ports, marinas, waterway user groups, environmental organizations, vessel insurance, vessel salvage, and public safety, as well as relevant federal agencies, other coastal states, and Oregon state agencies.

“Working with partners and stakeholders has been essential to our ADV efforts thus far,” Walker said. “Continued collaboration will be critical to the success of the ADV Program Workgroup and, ultimately, to implementation of Oregon’s statewide ADV program.”

About the State Land Board and the Department of State Lands

The State Land Board consists of Governor Tina Kotek, Secretary of State Shemia Fagan and State Treasurer Tobias Read. Established by the Oregon Constitution in 1859, the Land Board oversees the state’s Common School Fund.

The Department of State Lands is the Land Board’s administrative agency, managing the lands and resources that help fund Oregon’s public schools and protecting the state’s waterways and wetlands for the many benefits they provide.

Brookings to get new Type-3 wildland fire engine from state

JEREMY C. RUARK

Country Media, Inc.

Brookings Fire officials report that the agency has been awarded a Type-3 wildland fire engine from the State Fire Marshal’s Office (OSFM) following a lengthy application process.

The Oregon State Fire Marshal earlier announced awards for its $25 million Engine Program. Across Oregon, 76 local fire service agencies, including Brookings, have been selected to receive the new equipment.

The OSFM Engine

Program follows Oregon Senate Bill 762 approved is 2021 and allows OSFM to procure fire apparatus to be strategically placed around the state with host structural fire agencies. These apparatuses are intended to assist local host agencies with keeping wildland fires small and away from communities, according to a release from Brookings Fire.

“The program’s intention is to increase response capacity at the local, regional, and statewide levels by supplementing available equipment. This

wildland fire engine will be able to access areas that our current engine and tender are unable to,” the release states.

In an earlier published story in The Pilot, Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said the state investment in fire service is critical as the Oregon modernizes equipment and increases firefighting capacity to respond to incidents in local communities.

“Over the last three decades, more communities have been impacted by wildfire,” Ruiz-Temple said.

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.

Brookings Police

April 3

• Disorderly conduct was reported on Shopping Center Avenue.

• Someone on Whitney Way reported being harassed on the telephone.

• Criminal trespassing

was reported on Fifth Street.

• A theft was reported on Winriver Road.

• Misuse of 911 was reported in the Brookings area.

• An open door was reported on Hemlock Street.

• A driving complaint was reported on Oak Street.

• Several animal complaints were taken around Brookings.

• A fight was reported on Chetco Avenue.

April 4

• A burglary was reported on Mountbretia Lane.

• Criminal trespassing was reported on Chetco Avenue.

• A water problem was reported in Brookings.

• A traffic hazard was reported on Ransom Avenue.

• A non-injury collision was reported on Cape Ferrelo Road.

• Assistance was requested on Seventh Street.

• A parking violation was reported on Vista Court.

• Disorderly conduct was reported on Fifield Street.

April 5

• Identity theft was

“This investment is a major step forward in achieving our mission to protect people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials.”

The OSFM relies on the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System (OFMAS) when responding to wildfires or other disasters that could impact communities, according to a release. More than 300 local fire service agencies make up the system across Oregon. These firefighters and equipment are mobilized under the Emergency Conflagration Act, pre-

reported on Fifield Street.

• A fight was reported on Basin Boat Road.

• A driving complaint was reported on Railroad Street.

• Illegal camping was reported on North Bank Chetco.

• Criminal trespassing was reported on Chetcho Avenue.

• Suspicious conditions were reported on Pioneer Road.

• A theft was reported on Chetco Avenue.

• A theft was reported on Fifth Street.

April 6

positioning, or immediate response assignments. OFMAS is used when a fire or disaster exceeds the local fire service agency’s

• An alarm was reported on Railroad Avenue.

• A drug overdose was reported on Highway 101 South.

• A fight was reported on Winchuck River Road.

• A fight was reported on North Bank Chetco River Road.

• Littering was reported on Hoffeldt Lane.

• An intoxicated person was reported on Chetco Avenue.

April 7

• A loud noise was reported on Kindel Street.

• A traffic hazard was reported on Fifth Street.

capacity. Read more about the OSFM’s $25 million Engine Program with this story at currypilot.com.

• A theft was reported on Fifth Avenue.

• Found property was reported on Lower Harbor Road.

• A driving complaint was reported on Chetco Avenue.

April 8

• A missing person was reported on Iris Street.

• Illegal dumping was reported on North Bank Chetco River Road.

• A fire was reported on Highway 101.

• A loud noise was reported on Fir Street.

• A fire was reported on Shopping Center Drive.

Courtesy photo

The former military vessel Sakarissa was removed from the Columbia River. See more photos with this story at currypilot.com.

Courtesy photo from Brookings Fire

The new engine is intended to assist firefighters with keeping wildland fires small and away from communities, according to a release.

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Fir St. at Old County Rd, Brookings

Mosby exhibit now showing

The Jay Mosby Watercolor Studies Exhibit is now showing at Manly Art Center, 433 Oak Street.

Chetco Ave., at 6 p.m., on April 25. The event will benefit the Wild Rivers Film Festival. It includes a raffle, silent auction and introduction to some of the films being shown this year.

Pastor Pat Henderson (707) 460-1696

Meeting at Del Norte Fairgrounds

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Steendahl 541-469-3411 tlcbrookings.org

Sunday Adult Classes.........9 a.m.

Sunday Service.................10 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study....11 a.m. Wednesday Holy Eucharist with Healing Service.......12 noon The Reverend Bernie Lindley 541-469-3314 sttimothyepiscopal.org

Star of the Sea Catholic Church Justus Alaeto, Pastor 820 Old County Rd., Brookings 541-469-2313

Tuesday Mass.................5:15 p.m.

Wednesday Mass...........5:15 p.m.

Friday Mass....................5:15 p.m.

Saturday Mass................4:30 p.m.

Saturday Spanish Mass....6:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass..................8:30 a.m.

First Friday every month Adoration 4 p.m. & Mass 6 p.m. First Saturday every month Mass 9 a.m. https://staroftheseastcharles.org/

Baha’i Faith

"Great indeed is this Day! The allusions made to it in all the sacred Scriptures as the Day of God attest its greatness."

Saturday Bible Study.....10:00am (All Ages) Saturday Worship..........11:30am Worship: Sun, 10am Fellowship hour after service Women’s Prayer & Bible Study: Tue, 8am Men’s Bible Study: Wed, 8am Christian Education Study: Wed, 10am & 6pm Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Every 4th Sat, 8:30am 10:00am Activity & Potluck: Every 3rd Fri, 5pm 8pm

~Baha'u'llah

For local Baha’i info, please call 541-251-2436 • 541-469-6556 or visit www Bahai.us

Let everyone know when your services, classes,meetings or special events are happening by listing them in this Worship Directory.

It runs every Friday in the Del Norte Triplicate & Curry Coastal Pilot. Call for more information. (707) 460-6727 • (541) 813-1717

The event features several of Mosby’s recently discovered watercolor studies and runs through April 29.

The rest of the exhibit features a variety of art by Manley Art Center members. Proceeds from sales of the artwork will be sharted between the artists and the art center.

For more information go to manleyartcenter.com.

Film festival mixer planned

The Brookings-Harbor Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a mixer at the Redwood Theater, 621

The Wild River Film Festival will be held Aug. 17 – 20 in Brookings. About 50 films will be screened over the four days including features, documentaries and shorts. Dan Springen, who has 15 years of experience directing the Orlando Film Festival, curated this year’s selections. Festival passes are online at wildriversfilmfestival. com. VIP and elite passes are $200 and will allow access to all events throughout the festival. VIP passes are $150 and include all films and events except daily filmmaking seminars. Festival passes are $50 and include access to all films Friday through Sunday. Day passes are available for all films playing on one day.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

Daily Meal, 11:15 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

• ‘50s – ‘70s European sports car club membership drive.

If interested contact Chuck at the Del Norte Triplicate 707-460-6726.

Wednesday, April 19

• Chetco Activity Center, T’ai Chi, 9 – 10:30 a.m.

• Line dance lessons, Elks Lodge. Membership not required. $1 donation.

Beginner lessons Noon –

1 p.m. Intermediate lessons

1 – 2 p.m.

• The Walking Group, 10 a.m.,Azalea Park

Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop. For information 541-4128664

Thursday, April 20

• Chetco Activity Center, Bridge, 11:45 a.m.

• Widows and Widowers Coffee Clique,10:30 –11:30 a.m., Community Center, Airport Way, Gold Beach

Friday, April 21

• Chetco Activity Center, T’ai Chi, 9 – 10:30 a.m.

• The Walking Group, 10 a.m.,Azalea Park Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop.

For information 541-4128664

Monday, April 24

• Line dance lessons, Elks Lodge. Membership not required. $1 donation.

Beginner lessons Noon –1 p.m. Intermediate lessons

1 – 2 p.m.

• Azalea Quilt Guild monthly general meeting, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Driftwood Estates Clubhouse, 16063 Driftwood Lane, Brookings

Tuesday, April 25

• Chetco Activity Center, Bridge, 11:45 a.m.

• The Walking Group, 10 a.m.,Azalea Park Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop.

For information 541-4128664

• Advanced Line Dancing, 6 – 8 p.m., 97895 Shopping Center Ave.

• Brookings-Harbor Garden Club, Botanical Garden, 10 – 11:30 a.m. (weather permitting)

Wednesday, April 26

• Chetco Activity Center, T’ai Chi, 9 – 10:30 a.m.

• Line dance lessons, Elks Lodge. Membership not required. $1 donation.

Beginner lessons Noon –1 p.m. Intermediate lessons 1 – 2 p.m.

• The Walking Group, 10 a.m.,Azalea Park Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop.

For information 541-4128664

America’s first woman governor had crazy early life

FINN JD JOHN Curry Pilot Guest Article

If you ask most Oregonians who the first woman governor in state history was, they’ll have an immediate answer … but they’ll be wrong.

Conventional wisdom holds that the first woman to take the gubernatorial purple in the Beaver State was Barbara Roberts, who was elected to the job in 1990.

In fact, that’s almost true … but, of course, “almost” doesn’t work very well as an answer to a true-or-false question.

The truth is, Barbara Roberts was the first elected woman governor in Oregon history. But the first woman to serve as governor of Oregon — or any other state, for that matter — was a remarkable woman named Caralyn B. Shelton.

Caralyn Shelton

It was because of Caralyn Shelton that Oregon, for one historic weekend in early 1909, became the first and only state in the nation with a female governor. This was especially ironic because it wasn’t until 1912 that women won the right to vote in Oregon.

Caralyn Shelton was born in 1876 to Willis and Mary Skiff, prominent members of the business community in the town of Union. Willis was the town’s Justice of the Peace.

By all signs Caralyn’s early childhood was a happy one; but it was derailed by

an unknown hand on the night of July 24, 1886, when Willis Skiff disappeared from a deserted railroad platform as he waited for a midnight train. Foul play was strongly suspected; and Pinkerton detectives scoured the scene looking for some sign of his body; but none was ever found. The case is still unsolved to this day.

Two years later the other shoe dropped. Following a short illness, Mary Skiff died in 1888, leaving Caralyn and her two siblings, Nolan and Mabel, as orphans.

So the three children were more or less adopted by Judge John W. Shelton, an attorney and president of the Union Railway, who had handled Willis Skiff’s estate after his death. Shelton and his wife, Mary, had been unable to have children, so having a “ready-made family” come and fill their empty nest worked out nicely for everyone involved — or so it seemed.

Published rumors

But Judge Shelton seems to have been a pretty serious rascal, to put it mildly, because a couple years later, while Mary was on an extended visit to her family back home in California, he apparently got some friends to publish rumors about her engaging in lewd and promiscuous behavior. (This was, of course, back in the day when one needed a good reason to get a divorce.)

The instant these reports

were out, Shelton, citing these false published claims (which none of my sources were indelicate enough to get specific about), sued for and got a quick divorce from Mary … and then turned around and married his young ward, Caralyn. The two of them actually eloped, if that’s an appropriate word, across the state line to Weiser, Idaho, to tie the knot.

Mary Shelton returned home to find herself divorced and penniless, and with all of Union County atwitter about whatever

VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY

Waiting for sanity to return to GOP

Watching the GOP continue its decline into a cult, with their leader being the disgraced ex-president Trump, brings to mind the comic strip Pogo.

Where Pogo utters “We have met the enemy and he is us.” Pogo was referring to the litter strewn about in the forest by the same people who should respect and enjoy nature.

The GOP has been littering our democracy and rights at a fervid pace lately. Especially in the area of women’s reproductive health care and their access to abortion. Their pro life mantra has been debunked by their crazy and cruel actions in various red states to block any and all access for a woman and her doctor to perform a safe and necessary medical

procedure regarding her health. Actions like the death penalty for the woman and her doctor.

Opening a path to prosecute anyone assisting a woman in need of an abortion.

A state refusing to help pay for emergency contraception for rape victims. They’re not pro-life, they’re pro forced birth. Doesn’t even matter to them if the woman became pregnant by violent means.

We watch them cry copious crocodile tears for zygotes yet plead for more easy access to the weapons responsible for the deaths of children. We have enough common enemies these days to worry about.

Until some sanity returns to the majority of the GOP, I’ll have to consider them on our enemy list as sad as that may be.

Rick McNamer Smith River

nasty and slutty things old man Shelton’s friends had claimed she did.

The 1800s was a time when older men commonly married young women; but they were not usually that old, or that young. Shelton was well past his mid-40s. Caralyn had just turned 16 a few days before. She was Shelton’s stepdaughter. She’d been living in his house since she was 12 years old and she’d looked upon him as a father figure. Had he taken advantage of that relationship to initiate a statutory-rape

relationship with her before divorcing his wife? Well, yeah, of course he had. Had that been the real reason he wanted to divorce Mary?

We don’t know, and neither did all the neighbors, but that wasn’t (and isn’t) stopping any of us from speculating about it.

Certainly that is exactly the conclusion Mary Shelton drew from this chain of events, and she immediately got an attorney and set about suing Shelton’s big-mouthed friends for $50,000 for libel, and Shelton himself to have the divorce overturned.

Mary Shelton got a court of law in 1894 to overturn her divorce and thereby annul young Caralyn’s marriage. By this time, though, John Shelton had actually died, so the fight was no longer over the man, but over his estate.

Out of that fight Mary emerged victorious, so she inherited Shelton’s estate, and Caralyn, her reputation hopelessly sullied in Union through no fault of her own (I mean, come on, she was a child when all this happened), decided to stay in Portland — where she and her ersatz husband had moved shortly after their marriage.

Needing a job, she took one as a stenographer for a young attorney named George Chamberlain.

(A quick side note: Mary Shelton subsequently sued for and was granted a reinstatement of the divorce from her by-now-long-dead husband. Historian Richard Roth suggests she probably

did so to avoid being held liable for his business debts.)

Unwidowed

Over the following few years as the newly “unwidowed” Caralyn settled into her work, her new boss, George Chamberlain, noticed his young typist’s aptitude for the law, which she had probably cultivated during the year or two when she’d been married to John Shelton. Shelton, who’d had to start up a new law practice in Portland after slinking out of Union with his new child-wife, no doubt had pressed her into service as an unpaid legal assistant while he was working to build up his business. If so, the skills she learned served her well in her new job. (But we’ll probably never know, because in the few interviews she did over the years for newspaper stories, she never said a word about old man Shelton, giving all credit for her legal training to Chamberlain.)

Soon Chamberlain had Caralyn functioning more or less as a paralegal for him, drafting legal documents for his review and signature and doing deep research. Soon she was an irreplacable part of his office.

In 1902, Chamberlain threw his hat into the ring for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Oregon. He won the job with a narrow majority, and

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CritiCal inCident training

Courtesy photo from the Library of Congress

Caralyn B. Shelton on the job in then-Senator George Chamberlain’s office in Washington, D.C., circa 1915.

Shawn Hedgecorth / Country Media, Inc. Brookings Police conducted a multi-agency active threat training session during an exercise April 13. Law enforcement, fire and medic agencies conduct such training to effectively respond when a real incident occurs. Read more about the Brookings drill in the April 26 Pilot.

SWOCC Curry campus to host open house

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Southwestern Oregon Community College

(SWOCC) invites the community to attend a Curry Campus Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 29, at 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, in Brookings.

Campus staff said they are are eager to meet people of all ages, share information, and share the campus with the community. The Open House offers six different 25-minute sessions designed to help community members learn about classes, career pathways, teaching opportunities and more.

“The open house is designed to address the hopes and dreams for the Curry Campus people shared during the community forum held in July 2022,” a release from the college states. “First and foremost, people

asked for more Community Education classes, now that classes are returning to in-person gathering. People also wanted more workforce and CTE courses.”

The open house also will provide an opportunity to check out the new Heavy Equipment Simulators. The Student Services Scavenger Hunt activity will show participants where on campus to find helpful information.

The Calling All Experts activity is the opportunity for individuals to bring their curriculum vitae and share about their areas of expertise. There’s also a Q & A session with current faculty. The college will be collecting information about the area of expertise of those interested in being involved in the Calling All Experts project and individual interviews will be conducted at a later date. The descriptions below provide additional

information about the sessions and activities.

SWOCC Talk with Dean Jill te Velde – Here’s your chance to meet te Velde and learn about her vision and plan to champion the Curry Campus’ role as a valuable resource to the community.

PITCH FEST – (it’s like Shark Tank, but without the bite) Bring your ideas for Community Education or Workforce Training classes and PITCH them to those in attendance. Participants will have between 5 – 10 minutes to explain a proposed class to the audience. The PITCHES will be grouped by category and placed on the wall for people to vote for their favorite classes. Vote for the topics that interest you. Pitches with the most votes will be developed into Community Education or Workforce Training classes or courses. PITCH FEST forms are available at https://forms.

gle/JKndxXjSmvSpF9Tz6. Forms will also be available onsite.

Heavy Equipment Simulators – Want to try your hand at operating a forklift? How about a wheeled excavator, harvester, dozer or grader? Southwestern’s new customized training program combines bestin-class simulations, curriculum, equipment assessments, and training equipment that accurately represents current heavy equipment systems and features industrial-grade components found in modern vehicles.

Nursing Lab Tours – Get Blood Pressure

Checked – Visit the hightech nursing lab. See the life-like manikins or SIMS students practice on. While you’re there, have your blood pressure checked by one of the college’s nursing students.

Q & A with Curry Campus Faculty – Talk

to faculty about their programs and the degrees offered through the Curry Campus. Learn about the benefits of teaching and what it is like to work as part of the Curry crew.

Zoom Room

Demonstration – Explore Southwestern’s hi-tech classrooms and learn how the college connects the Curry and Coos Bay campuses so students can participate in real time classes with their peers.

Student Services

Scavenger Hunt – This fun activity will have you exploring the campus searching for the many services available to students. Not sure what you want to do when you grow up? The Career Coach can help. Need a job? Need money? Need food? We have resources for those too. Find all the services and spin the prize wheel for cool SWOCC prizes. At SWOCC - Curry Campus we offer our students more than just an education (#CurryCares).

Calling all experts – It is no secret that Brookings is a retirement town, which means there are many

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To teach lower division collegiate classes, Oregon requires faculty must have a Master’s degree in a subject area closely related to that in which the instructor will be teaching (OAR 589-0080100) or at least 12 masterlevel credits in the subject area. Those arriving early to the open house will receive get a SWOCC swag bag loaded with goodies including vouchers for free community education classes.

For more information about the Open House, contact the Curry Campus at 541-813-1667 or visit, www.socc.edu/curry.

CHIPS Bill to be signed by Governor

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Both the Oregon House and Oregon Senate have passed Oregon CHIPS, Senate Bill 4, with bipartisan support. Senate Bill 4 was expected to be signed into

law by Gov. Kotek April 13.

Oregon CHIPS strategically invests $210 million to bolster Oregon’s semiconductor industry. Senate Bill 4 now heads to the Governor’s desk for signature.

“Oregon CHIPS is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to solidify our status as a global leader in semiconductor production and advanced manufacturing,” Rep. Janelle Bynum (DClackamas) said. The Oregon Semiconductor Competitiveness Task Force referred to Oregon as “home to one of the world’s leading clusters of semiconductor makers,” in a 2022 report. Oregon is home to about 15% of the semiconductor workforce

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The bill allocates $190 million to the Oregon CHIPS Fund.

in the United States.

Leverage Federal Investments: Oregon

CHIPS investments include $190 million to support applications by Oregon businesses as they compete for Oregon’s share of $52 billion of federal investments made available through the CHIPS and

Science Act.

“Oregon CHIPs will be a historic accomplishment when it comes to keeping Oregon’s economy stable and competitive in the 21st century,” said Rep. David Gomberg (D-Lincoln and Western Benton & Lane Counties) said.

Land Readiness: Oregon CHIPS invests $10 million to support local communities as they work to prepare sites for industrial development related to the semiconductor industry.

See BILL, Page 6

OBITUARIES

Jill Aardappel

On Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, Jill Golden Aardappel, a beloved mother, passed away due to complications of cancer. She was born to the parents Howard and Lucille Golden, February 3rd, 1945, in Pittsburg, PA, and was raised in the Los Angeles area.

Jill is survived by her daughter, Jamie Comer of Carlsbad, CA, sonin-law Chris Comer, her Granddaughter Kayden Comer and her Grand-dogs, Amelia, and Mia. She is also survived by her two nieces, Whitney Moss-Currier and Xan DeVoss, her best friend and soul mate, Heidi English, and the abandoned cat, Little Miss, who is

BillContinued from Page 5

During a series of public hearings at the beginning of the legislative session, the Joint Committee on Semiconductors heard from representatives of cities across Oregon who

now in Heidi’s loving care. Along with so many friends whom she loved like family.

Jill was predeceased by her parents, Howard and Lucille and her sisters, Judy DeVoss and Jackie Moss.

Jill spent time in Manassas Park, VA, Big Sur, CA and Carmel, CA before making her final move to Brookings, OR, where she loved living in the redwood forest with a view of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Living in Carmel, CA, she focused on her one love, photography, making friends with the sea otters she often photographed as well. Upon moving to Oregon, she was the campground host for the US Forrest Service at the Ludlum House in Brookings, OR for over 10 years and received several outstanding service awards.

Everyone who met her there became an instant friend and just raved about her bubbly happy personality

said they had identified lands with good potential for manufacturing development. Research and Development: Oregon CHIPS invests $10 million to help public universities leverage federal research

and willingness to go the extra mile. “For many guests who return to the Ludlum House every year, the enchantment is due as much to Jill’s warm, inviting attitude as it is to the beauty of the mossy, trillium-laden forest.” Quoted out of the Curry Coastal Pilot by Kurt Madar (2008). Before and during her time as a host, she was well known on the Mushroom picking circuit where she met even more friends as she could be found at the buy station off Hwy 101. Jill will soon be swimming with her favorite animal, the Dolphin, near Catalina Island. Donations can be made, in her name to the South Coast Humane Society by check SCHS PO Box 7833, Brookings, OR 97415 or online https://www. mysouthcoasthumane. org/donate as her love for animals, especially those in need, were dear to her heart.

grants. This investment is aimed at bolstering the competitive advantage of Oregon proposals in the federal application process by demonstrating state commitment to projects related to economic development.

Mary Griggs

Mary “Lyn” Griggs a resident of brookings, Oregon passed away on April 8, 2023 in Brookings. She was 84. At her request no services are planned and donations can be sent the South coast humane society in Brookings.

Richard C. O’Holleran

January 8, 1931 –

March 29, 2023

Richard ”Dick” O’Holleran was born January 8, 1931 in New Hampton, Iowa to Jack and Louise O’Holleran. He had two sisters: Mary Jane Duignan

“The passage of Oregon CHIPS will boost prosperity in our state and make our nation safer,” Rep. Kim Wallan (R- Medford) said. “Oregon is the number three producer of semiconductors in the world and the number one developer of new

and Kay Louise Boyd.

Dick graduated from high school and joined the Air Force. He served as a First Lieutenant in Europe. After he returned home with an honorable discharge, he attended and graduated from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.

In 1952, with his parents, Dick opened O’Holleran’s Steakhouse. He was most often found “keeping the bar” and greeting his friends and customers with his wonderful laugh and warm nature.

Dick was married to the love of his life in 1987. He and Mary shared many wonderful years together traveling and spoiling their dogs Candy and Ebony –big Labradors who often chose to sit on Dick’s lap thinking they were smaller than they truly were.

Dick sold O’Holleran’s Restaurant in 2007 when he retired. He had many

technology in this industry.

It is vital to our economic and national security that we do everything we can to secure Oregon’s position as a global leader in advanced manufacturing. I am thrilled to see this act pass out of the legislature and look forward

fond and funny memories of his longtime employees and customers. More than once he was told he should have written a book about them. What a story that would have made!

Richard O’Holleran was a true gentleman. The most kind, loving and generous man any of us who knew him could find. He was the kind of man any human “could strive to grow up to be like.” We will miss your laughter, your love, our Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa and friend.

Burial arrangements are through Redwood Memorial Chapel. A Memorial and Mass will be held at Star of the Sea Catholic Church in May – date to be announced. Donations may be made to South Coast Humane Society, P.O. Box 7833, Brookings, OR 97415 in Dick’s memory if desired.

to seeing it signed into law.”

CHIPS Investment

The bill allocates $190 million to the Oregon CHIPS Fund to be distributed via grants and loans for:

• Development and acquisition of a site for semiconductor manufacturing

• Semiconductor research and development

• Workforce development, including internships and apprenticeships

An additional $10 million is dedicated to the newly established Industrial Lands Loan Fund for financial assistance to local governments to prepare sites for semiconductor industrial development. The University Innovation Research Fund will also receive $10 million for public universities to leverage federal research grants.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Estate of: Cary Patricia McKinney, Deceased. Case No. 23PB01634

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Susan Roberts has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative c/o K.R. Olin, Attorney at Law, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, K.R. Olin, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415.

DATED and first published this 19th Day of April, 2023

/s/ K.R. Olin OSB #903547 Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415, (541)469-2669 kro@wavelaw.com

Published: April 19, 26, and May 3, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P362109

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Kelly Marie Art 1480 Elk Valley Rd 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: 6/1/2022

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

Signed:/s/ Kelly Aldrich

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/24/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230027

Published: April 19, 26, May 3 and 10, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate

T362015 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Petition of: Kylene Myers CASE NO. CVPT-2023-1090

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons:

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

Present name: Dej Annalee Valladres to Proposed name: Dej Annalee Prado 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: May 19, 2023

Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1 The address of the court is same as noted above.

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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: April 4, 2023

/s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court

Published: April 19, 26, May 3, and 10, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T361943

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

William H. Waller Jr.

Case Number: CVPB-2023-7009

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of William H. Waller Jr.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Kelly Memon and Sandi Speirer, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.

The petition for probate requests that: Kelly Memon and Sandi Speirer 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: April 28, 2023

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are

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

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Ida Osburne

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Bradley Dean Osburne, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.

The petition for probate requests that: Bradley Dean Osburne 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: May 5, 2023

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

If you object to the granting

of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Solen Cashman Gale & Nielsen 2850 Harris St. Eureka, CA 95503 (707) 269-0167

Published: April 12, 19, and 26, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T361598

OFFICIAL NOTICE

OREGON ALBACORE COMMISSION PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

The OREGON ALBACORE COMMISSION (OAC) will hold a Budget Hearing meeting pursuant to ORS 576.416, on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 11:00am upon a proposed budget for operation of the Oregon Albacore Commission during FY July 1, 2023June 30, 2024. A public meeting will begin at 10:00am. At this meeting, any albacore harvester in Oregon selling albacore through a first purchaser or directly to the public and any first purchaser buying albacore in Oregon has the right to be heard with respect to the proposed budget.

Copies are available for inspection, under reasonable circumstances, at the Oregon Albacore Commission office. For further information or if you wish to participate, please contact: OAC, P.O. Box 16338, Portland, OR 97292. Phone: 971-209-2030; ericka@oregonalbacore. 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 OAC office at 971-2092030.

Published: April 19, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P362002

PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 87

Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, The sale will be held at 10:00am by PT ORFORD PROF SERVICES 705 JACKSON ST PORT ORFORD, OR 2005 SUBARU FORESTER VIN JFlSG67695H742591

The amount due on lien: $2137.50.

Reputed owner(s): LATANYA HOLLIS SKINNERKITA JOANN MILLER DAVID

Published: April 19 and 26, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P362141

Notice of Executive Session

The Port of Brookings Harbor will hold an executive session at 2:00 p.m. at the Port Conference Room, 16350

Continued from Front Page electric co-op. Ventura is in the highlands of Guatemala, northeast of Jalapa. The village is situated in rough, mountainous landscapes, fertile valleys, and lush vegetation. Homes in the village are simple structures made of adobe bricks held together by natural materials, with wood-burning hearths for cooking and dirt floors. All the structures also lacked running water. What the villagers lack in household amenities, they have in strong connection to the land, faith, and traditions.

“The opportunity to make a difference in helping others is truly inspiring,” Sherman said. “Everyone worked hard, and the villagers were very humble. I was in awe a lot. The people are so happy there and have nothing.”

The absence of electricity in Ventura limits the villagers’ ability to access education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Most of their time is spent tending to their crops, processing food, and cooking on open fires in their homes. The installation of electric service will greatly impact their lives. Each home was equipped with a light bulb, light switch, and electrical outlets.

“In addition to living in homes that are now safe from the hazards of black soot, smoke, and open flames, the installation of electric service will also give the villagers hope and a chance to plan for their future,” Sherman said. “Girls will be able to prioritize their education

Funding

Continued from Page 1 homelessness in the counties that do not meet the threshold of the emergency order. The Governor’s Office reviewed the Community Plans and funding requests to ensure that each region has the resources and

Salmon

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79,800 adipose fin-clipped coho quota or the 11,490 Chinook guideline.

Daily bag limit: two salmon but no more than one can be Chinook, and coho must be fin-clipped.

Chinook minimum length: 22 inches.

Coho minimum length: 16 inches.

Hatchery mark selective coho salmon, Cape Falcon to the OR/CA border:

Open June 17 through the earlier of Aug. 31 or the 110,000 adipose finclipped coho quota. Note: The remainder of this quota may be rolled forward to either the recreational or commercial non-selective coho season in September on an impact neutral basis. First priority in this transfer will be to the recreational fishery as needed.

Daily bag limit: two salmon. All coho must have a healed adipose fin clip and Chinook retention is

instead of spending their time processing corn for meals at home, and women will have more opportunities to join the workforce and provide for their families.”

Challenging task

Electrifying the village was a challenging task as the team did not have access to their regular tools and equipment. However, Sherman, the Oregon Empowers team, and the villagers worked together to overcome the challenge. They hand-dug deep holes down to the solid rock into support the new electric infrastructure and manually pulled wires through fields to connect with the municipal power system.

Since boom trucks were not available, the crew spent many hours climbing power poles and hiking steep terrain. The power poles in the system were made of eucalyptus, which proved to be much more difficult for the crew to climb compared to the fir and cedar poles they are used to working within the United States.

Sherman participated in the installation and illumination of the first lightbulb in Ventura.

“It was a lot more than what met the eye,” he said.

“Although the villager didn’t express much emotion, you could sense her deep gratitude and happiness.”

The electrification project happened to take place during the holy week, and the atmosphere was charged with a sense of faith and spirituality, according to the release.

technical assistance they need to meet specific goals to reduce unsheltered homelessness in their community.

OHCS is sending each region an announcement of its funding amount today and will include an updated timeline for finalizing grant agreements with the goal of

prohibited.

Coho minimum length: 16 inches.

Non-selective coho salmon, Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain:

Open daily Sept. 1 through the earlier of Sept. 30 or the 25,000 non-mark selective coho quota.

Daily bag limit: two fish, only one of which can be a Chinook.

Coho minimum length: 16 inches.

Chinook minimum length: 24 inches.

Note: open days may be adjusted in season.

Chinook salmon, Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain:

Open Sept. 1 – Oct. 31 except as noted in the non-

Toward the end of the trip, Sherman visited a local market to purchase souvenirs for his family back in the United States. While browsing through the store, he stumbled upon a sweatshirt with a quote that reads, “Faith begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone.”

“I am not one to buy souvenirs, but this sweatshirt summed up the experience perfectly,” Sherman said. “This experience has been truly transformative for

funding being available to communities by April 28.

“I want to thank everyone who has stepped up to help move this work forward – including staff at the state and local level who have been working diligently to make sure we have solid plans to quickly distribute these

select coho season.

Season only open inside of 40-fathom management line in October. Daily bag limit: one Chinook salmon. Chinook minimum length: 24 inches.

All recreational anglers are limited to no more than two single barbless hooks per line when fishing for salmon, and for any species if salmon are on board the vessel. More information is available on ODFW’s recreational ocean salmon web page.

The commercial troll salmon seasons north of Cape Falcon will again have limited Chinook quotas and be managed by

everyone involved. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity.”

“Participation with other Oregon electric cooperatives to electrify a village in rural Guatemala has been a wonderful privilege,” Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative General Manager/ CEO Brent Bischoff said. “It reminds us of our heritage of decades past when we electrified the town of Agness. We are proud of this fantastic work by Oregon Empowers. It will

emergency funds,” Kotek said. “This alone won’t solve this crisis, but it is a significant down payment on our efforts. It will build the new, outcomes-oriented infrastructure we need to address homelessness heading into next year.”

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management

quotas, season length, and vessel landing week limits. PFMC recommended commercial troll season summary: Early all-salmon except coho season, Leadbetter Pt. WA to Cape Falcon: Open May 1 through the earlier of June 29 or the overall quota of 26,000 Chinook (Cape Falcon to the U.S./Canada border), or the Leadbetter Pt. to Cape Falcon subarea cap of 6,040 Chinook. 60 chinook per vessel per landing per week (Thurs. –

help us stay grounded in serving our own co-op members.”

To learn more about Oregon Empowers and donate to the cause, visit

(OEM) and the state housing agency (OHCS) have supported the establishment of Multi-Agency Coordinating (MAC) groups in emergency areas that will serve as the core infrastructure of the emergency response.

MAC groups have been providing the

Wed.) and June 22-29.

Summer all-salmon north of Cape Falcon: Open July 1 through the earlier of Sept. 30 or the overall Chinook quota of 13,000 or the 30,400 finclipped coho quota. Landing and possession limit of 150 marked coho per vessel per landing week (Thurs. – Wed.). Landing limits will be evaluated weekly in-season. Fall salmon season, Cape Falcon to Humbug

Mountain: Open Sept. 1 – Oct. 31

Courtesy photos

OregonEmpowers.com.

Who We Are is a frequent presentation by The Pilot highlighting community members making a positive difference in the lives of others.

planning, coordination, and operational leadership to bring real, measurable improvements on the ground. They will be responsible for the dayto-day implementation of funds, working with their communities to help move individuals and families into housing stability.

for Chinook salmon, 75 Chinook per vessel per landing week (Thurs. –Wed.).

Sept. 1 through the earlier of Sept. 30 or the non-mark selective quota of 10,000 coho, 75 coho per vessel per landing week (Thurs. –Wed.). Vessel limits may be modified in-season. Oct. 1-31 is limited to shoreward of the 40-fathom management line.

More information is on ODFW’s commercial ocean troll web page.

The opportunity to make a difference in helping others is truly inspiring.

Jason Sherman, Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative Lineman

Top: The Oregon Empowers team.

Above: Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative line worker Jason Sherman joined the Oregon Empowers team for the mission in Guatemala.

Volunteers needed at Capella by the Sea

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The City of Brookings is looking for volunteers to help keep the doors of the Capella by the Sea open in Azalea Park for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.

The Capella was built in 2008 and donated to the city Brookings by famed film producer, Elmo Williams, as a memorial to his late wife, Lorraine Williams.

Volunteers work twohour shifts greeting visitors and sharing information about the Capella.

If you are interested in volunteering a few hours a week or just a few hours

each month this is your opportunity. It requires no more effort than to welcome visitors, sit at your leisure, work a crossword puzzle, read a good book, pull out your drawing pad or simply enjoy the spectacular views and light filled space for a few hours at a time.

The Capella is scheduled to be open May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. most days through September. Hours are subject to change based on volunteer availability and scheduled events.

Anyone interested in volunteering or for more information please contact Lauri Ziemer at 541-4691103.

Election registration is April 25

Curry County Clerk

Shelley Denney reminds residents who are new to Oregon that the deadline to register to participate in the May 16 Election is April 25.

“If a voter who is currently registered has moved or changed a mailing address, they need to update their address by Election Day,” Denney said. “Oregon law does not allow the post office to forward ballots.”

Curry County voters, depending on what taxing

districts they live in, will be voting on school, port, fire, library, cemetery, health, water and sanitary district candidates.

Registration cards are available at the post office and online at www. oregonvotes.gov or contact the County Clerk’s Elections Office to register.

You can verify that their ballot has been received by the Election Office at the Oregon Secretary of State’s website at www. oregonvotes.gov\myvote.

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Continued from Page 4 then it was time to move to Salem.

Naturally, Chamberlain wanted his most valuable aide to come with him to the capitol. And when he was setting about building his cabinet, he appointed her to the position of Governor’s Private Secretary.

To modern ears, “Governor’s Private Secretary” sounds like a frivolous position at best — or maybe like the name of a “sexy” Halloween costume from that Spirit Halloween store that pops up in vacant storefronts every September. But that’s because for the last 100 years or so we have all gotten used to the idea of secretaries being little more than typewriter operators and call screeners. A secretary in 1902 was much more than that, more like a junior executive — a secretary in the “secretary of defense” or “secretary of state” sense of the word. In 1902 it was almost unprecedented for a woman to have the job of private secretary to a state governor. Caralyn may actually have been the first one in the nation.

Serving as Governor

Chamberlain served six years — one and a half terms — as Oregon governor with Caralyn Shelton by his side. His wife, Sallie Welch Chamberlain, had no desire to leave her social and family connections up in Portland and was more than busy with their seven children, so the Chamberlains maintained their home up in the big town for the family and George “batched it” in the governor’s mansion, traveling home as frequently as he could. Caralyn basically took over the social-secretarial functions of a First Lady so that Sallie could focus on her family up north.

In his book, historian Richard Roth says she and Chamberlain likely had an long-running affair during this time, and that may be so, but I’ve found nothing in my research that supports or even suggests this, and Salem has never been a town that can keep a secret, especially one involving

both sex and partisan politics, for anywhere near that long

Resigned as Governor

Halfway through his second term in office, Chamberlain ran for a seat in the U.S. Senate, and won the election. He resigned his office as governor in favor of his Secretary of State, Frank W. Benson, and prepared to board an eastbound train to take his new seat.

There was a problem, though.

The entire freshman crop of senators from all across the country, every new senator who had won the 1908 election, was slated to be sworn in and seated on March 4, 1909. As seniority was determined by the date of swearing-in, all those senators, including Chamberlain, would have equal seniority to one another … unless one of them arrived in D.C. late and missed the swearing-in. If that happened, the latecomer would be junior to all the other members of his incoming class.

And that was a problem because March 1 was the day Benson was scheduled to be sworn in as Oregon governor. If Chamberlain stayed in Oregon through the end of his term, he wouldn’t arrive in D.C. until three or four days later, and he’d miss the swearing-in ceremony. That would mean that every other member of the incoming 1908 freshman class of senators would have seniority over him.

No problem

This had happened before, and the solution was an easy one. The incoming governor simply came in a few days early with the title of Acting Governor; then, when March 1 came along, he’d be sworn in for real.

But there was a problem this time. On Feb. 27 when Chamberlain boarded that eastbound train, Secretary Benson, who was already struggling with the recurring illness (possibly malaria) that would kill him three years later, was too sick to play his part.

Well, this wasn’t uncharted territory either. There was a contingency

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plan in place. If the Secretary of State couldn’t step in as acting governor for any reason, the job fell to … you guessed it … the governor’s private secretary.

And thus it was that, on Feb. 27, the state of Oregon became the first in U.S. history to have a woman governor.

Oath of Office

March 1, 1909, was a Monday, and by 10 o’clock Benson was feeling well enough to take the oath of office and step into his new role; this brought Caralyn Shelton’s 49-hour political career to a triumphal end.

By the way, the newspapers in 1909 found this whole exchange highly amusing and covered the situation extensively.

Governor Shelton made a point of telling them she would veto no bills, promulgate no executive orders, and grant no pardons during her term. As far as I’ve been able to learn, nothing much happened during her time in office; but if anything had, she would have been the state’s chief executive in charge of dealing with it. And it’s clear that everyone involved had total confidence in her ability to do so, if she had to.

And after Benson took over, Caralyn boarded a train to D.C. to take her place in Chamberlain’s office. She served there in Chamberlain’s office in D.C. throughout his two terms as a Senator, and, when he was defeated for re-election in the 1920 “red wave” of anti-Woodrow Wilson votes (don’t get me started on THAT guy), settled down in D.C. in private practice. And in July of 1926, a suitable interval of time after Sallie Chamberlain’s death at age 70 … reader, she married him.

Another first

This was, of course, another “first” — the first case of two former state governors marrying each other in U.S. history. By this time, Chamberlain was 72 years old, and Caralyn a youthful 50. They had been friends and business partners for most of their

lives

George and Caralyn Chamberlain only got to live together as husband and wife for a few months. Shortly after (or possibly before; the records aren’t clear) the marriage, George suffered a paralytic stroke. He lingered on for some months after that, an invalid, being cared for by Caralyn; but in 1928, three days before their second wedding anniversary, he died.

Caralyn followed 10 years later, on Feb. 2, 1936, at the age of 59. Oddly, none of the many obituaries that ran in newspapers around the state even mention her 49-hour term as governor!

A quick footnote: There is much confusion about Caralyn Shelton’s name. Newspaper articles about her, of which there were many, called her “Carolyn.” Her great-great niece, Anne Mitchell, told Bryan Vance of OPB that her birth name was Carrie, but that she changed it to Caralyn to sound more formal in her role as George Chamberlain’s top paralegal. In any case, the name used in her obituary and carved on her gravestone is “Caralyn,” so that’s what I have adopted for this story.

Sources

The Central Railroad of Oregon, a book by Richard R. Roth published in 2015 by Heritage Quest Press; “The Governor who Couldn’t Vote: Why History Forgot Oregon’s First Female Head of State,” an article and news report published Feb. 27, 2019, by Oregon Public Broadcasting; “Heritage: Oregon’s first woman governor lasted a weekend,” an article by Kaylyn F. Mabey published on Feb. 12, 2015 in the Salem Statesman Journal; and a series of articles written by Dr. Kimberly Jensen and posted in April and May 2014 on Kimberly Jensen’s Blog.

Finn J.D. John teaches at Oregon State University and writes about odd tidbits of Oregon history. To contact him or suggest a topic, visit finn@ offbeatoregon.com or call 541-357-2222.

Courtesy photo Capella by the Sea is located inside Azalea Park in Brookings.