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ircles in the Sand have been appearing at Bandon Beaches. That’s right - the season has officially began.

Artist Denny Dyke and his team have been creating walkable labyrinths for about a decade at the Face Rock Viewpoint in Bandon. The artists said they are excited to continue the journey and share their love of the labyrinth and art with the world.

“Whether you are looking for a peaceful way to connect with nature or seeking a meditative practice to calm your mind, Circles in the Sand offers a unique and beautiful experience to help you feel refreshed and rejuvenated,” said Bethe Patrick, Circles in the sand artist and administrative director.

The first labyrinth draw series of the summer season was dedicated to an “ocean of love.” Volunteer artists created intricate paths and designs to reflect their value of the ocean environment and to honor the life of a close friend. The team even brought bubble wands to celebrate the occasion.

Upcoming draws are scheduled for the mornings of May 6 through 8 and again May 20 through 23. A full schedule Courtesy photo from Circles in the Sand can be found on the Circles in the Sand website: www.

Beach goers enjoy the newwalkable labyrinth at Face Rock Viewpoint in Bandon. See more photos on Page 13. sandypathbandon.com.

Local woman killed, man arrested after fatal crash JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

Metro Creative Connection There are expected to be roughly 8,700 openings from people leaving the industry and the labor force, largely due to retirements.

Wood products industry still important to Oregon BRIAN ROONEY Pilot Guest Article

dropped 24,100, or 52%.

Similar losses were experienced in all its subsectors. Sawmills and wood preservation dropped 5,900 (49%); plywood and engineered wood products dropped 9,500 (53%); and all other wood product manufacturing, which includes millwork and prefabricated buildings, dropped 8,700 (54%).

Although the industry has been in decline over the long term, it trended upward for a short period during a national housing boom between 2003 and 2005. During that period, the industry increased from an annual average of 31,100 jobs to 32,700, an increase of 1,600, or 5.1%.

Then the Great Recession hit the industry hard. The

Once Oregon’s largest manufacturing industry, employment in the wood product manufacturing industry has gone through large, well-publicized losses since the early 1990s.

Its employment dropped below that of computer and electronic manufacturing and food manufacturing in recent years. Despite the losses, wood product manufacturing is still a large industry in Oregon and is especially important to rural areas of the state.

Employment Trends Over the long term, between 1990 and 2020, annual average employment in wood product manufacturing

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overall wood product manufacturing industry dropped 13,500 (41%) between 2005 and 2011.

After the Great Recession, the industry was slow to rebound, adding 4,000 jobs, or 21%, between 2011 and 2019. Low demand from U.S. single-family home construction coming out of the recession is one reason for the slowness of the rebound. The prerecession peak of roughly 1.7 million starts in 2005 dropped to a low of 430,000 in 2011.

Single-family starts had recovered to 888,000 in 2019, causing some increase in demand for wood products.

In 2020, employment in wood product See TIMBER, Page 13

Friends and family have established a donation account in the name Elise Petitt following a fatal traffic crash on North Bank Chetco Road.

The Brooking Police Department notified the Curry County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) of a 911 call concerning the crash about five miles east of Brookings at approximately 4:53 p.m.

April 13.

The caller, Brooking’s resident Alice Bader, reported hearing a crash on the roadway near her residence. Brookings Police Dispatch paged Brookings Fire and Cal Ore Life Flight to respond to the crash site.

Deputies arrived to the scene and reported a two-vehicle crash with what appeared to be a fatal injury to one of the drivers. Oregon State Police arrived on scene to assist in the investigation and complete an accident reconstruction.

Deputies identified the deceased victim as 38-year-old Elise Petitt, who had to be extracted from her vehicle by the Brookings Fire Department personnel.

Petitt’s child, 3-year-old Lacey McDaniel was in the back seat of her vehicle, protected by her car seat and was uninjured except for some bruising from the straps, according to the CCSO. The Oregon Department

Courtesy photo A memorial fund has been established at Umpqua Bank for 38-year-old Elise Petitt, who was killed in a traffic crash near Brookings, April 13. of Human Services was notified and sent representatives to pick up the child. Petitt was released to Amling Schroeder and Sons Mortuary at the request of the Curry County District Attorney.

Petitt had been an employee at the local BiMart.

Arrest The driver of the other vehicle was identified as 35-year-old Robert Lett of Brookings.

Due to the injuries Lett suffered, he was flown from the scene to a higher care medical facility in Medford. Lett’s passenger, 40-year-old Erica Rosling of Brookings, was checked at the scene by medical personnel and released.

During the initial investigation, the CCSO reported there was indication and evidence of intoxication on Lett and also statements from witnesses on Lett’s poor driving prior to the crash.

A CCSO detective applied for a search warrant after the crash for Lett’s blood and after it was approved by a Curry Circuit Court judge, the warrant was sent to the Medford Oregon State Police Office to be served by a trooper.

The Curry County District Attorney presented all the facts to the Curry County Grand Jury, which has issued an indictment of Manslaughter I, Assault III, Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Driving and Reckless Endangering against Lett.

A warrant was issued for Lett’s arrest while he was in the hospital.

The CCSO reported that Lett checked himself out of the hospital against medical advice and was arrested as soon as he left the hospital

by Medford Police. As of April 25, Lett was lodged in the Jackson County Jail awaiting extradition to Curry County.

Investigation status The CCSO and Oregon State Police are continuing the investigation and are asking the public if anybody has additional information, or may have witnessed the crash, to contact the Curry County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at 541-247-3242.

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4 fall from cliff, 1 person dies STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc. A Grants Pass man has died and three juveniles have been rescued following a cliff fall near Brookings.

The Curry County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a 911 transfer call Saturday, April 22, from the Brooking Police Department regarding a report of three juveniles and a male adult that had fallen at Secret Beach.

The location of the incident is about 13 miles north of Brookings on Highway 101.

The caller, 28-year-old Jordan Acord, from Grants Pass, was reporting that her two kids, her husband and a juvenile friend of the family had fallen over the cliff.

Brookings Dispatch advised that they paged out medical and fire and that their patrol units were responding.

The Sheriffs Dispatch paged out the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue rope team and sent available patrol deputies, the Sheriff, and a patrol sergeant. An Oregon State Trooper responded to the scene.

S h e r i ff s Dispatch contacted the U.S. Coast Guard to respond and at first, they were not able to do so, due to the foggy weather, but the weather

cleared, and they responded from their North Bend air station.

As first responders started to arrive, it was quickly learned that the location was not at Secret Beach, but a small beach a little further north. Law Enforcement located the Acord’s vehicle at the Spruce Island View Point and then located the trail they went in on.

Two of the first responders rappelled to the beach and located both 8-year-old Nolan Haptonstall and 36-year-old Ryan Acord. They provided medical assistance to Nolan and determined that Acord was deceased from the fall to the rocky beach. The two were located about 200’ below the trails end.

The U.S. Coast Guard helicopter arrived and lowered a rescue swimmer down to the beach and eight-year-old Nolan was air lifted and flown to Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach where he was attended to and then flown

by Air Reach to OHSU in Portland.

The U.S. Coast Guard then returned to the beach area and was able to air lift the body of Ryan Acord to the Brookings airport where he was released to Redwood Memorial.

SAR members were able to rappel to the other two juveniles that had

fallen down the steep embankment, but not over the edge and bring them back to safety. Twelve-yearold Kade Acord, who had fallen off the upper portion of the trail was hanging onto a small tree stopping him from falling the rest of the way, was transported by Cal Or Life Flight Ambulance to Curry General hospital where he was attended to and released to his mother.

Eight-year-old Liam Stidham, who had fallen of the trail in the upper portion was uninjured and released to his mother, Jordan Acord.

From the time of the initial call to when all units cleared was about five and a half hours. Those who responded for this SAR mission were the Curry County Sheriff’s Office SAR and Patrol, Brookings Fire, Brookings Police, Cape Ferello Fire, Cal Ore Life Flight Ambulance, U.S. Coast Guard, and Oregon State Police.

At the time of this press release, authorities reported that Nolan’s mother, said Nolan is doing fine, expected to have a full recovery, but had some serious injuries from his fall.

First responders urge visitors to the Oregon Coast to be extremely cautious while walking along cliff Courtesy from the CCSO sites and follow warning The Curry County Sherriff’s Rope Team repelling down the steep slope during the signs. rescue effort.

atop the crab-sorting table and makes it easier for fishermen to empty the crab pots they haul up from the ocean floor, but there is no industry standard on whether crabbers install one or how they configure it.

It wasn’t feasible to record precise measurements on the deck of a commercial crab boat, so to capture fishermen’s movement, muscle exertion and injury potential, researchers recreated the deck setting within OSU’s Occupational Ergonomics and Biomechanics

Laboratory.

The process of lifting and dumping crab pots puts fishermen at risk for repetitive motion injuries, said OSU associate professor Jay Kim, who leads the lab in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences. The greater force they exert, the greater strain they put on their bodies.

“This was our very first attempt to quantify those injuries in this fishery using biomechanical measures,” Kim said.

Dungeness crab is one of the most valuable

‘Banger bar’ found to help prevent injuries MOLLY ROISBACH Pilot Guest Article

Dungeness crab fishermen are at high risk for on-the-job injury, but having a metal bar to bang crab pots against as they harvest can help them prevent injury, an Oregon State University study found.

The study sought to determine whether the fishermen-designed “banger bar” actually improves worker safety aboard crab vessels.

The metal bar is installed

commercial fisheries on the West Coast, producing around 26% of all annual fishing revenue, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In Oregon, the 2019-20 season brought in $72.7 million, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife reported.

The OSU study came about thanks in part to the Fishermen Led Injury Prevention Program, through which OSU researchers connect with fishermen to work together to improve safety in the

industry, said Laurel Kincl, co-author on the paper and an associate professor of environmental and occupational health.

“We think that bringing science and evidence about interventions helps inform those deckhands, captains, owners and fabricators to quantify the benefit or the risk,” she said. In surveys and outreach to the crabbing community, researchers learned that whether a vessel had a banger bar installed was based on individual preference, but the fishermen who used a

bar felt it worked well to prevent injury, Kincl said.

For the study, the research team used electrodes and reflective markers placed on the participants’ bodies along with 3D motioncapture cameras and force plates in the lab to record muscle movement, force and torque data. They tested five conditions for the banger bar, simulating the variation observed on commercial crabbing vessels: no bar, a flat bar at three different heights, and

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• An alarm was reported on Lone Ranch Parkway.

• A theft was reported in a park.

• An intoxicated person was reported on Lower Harbor Road.

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• Telephone harassment was reported on Pioneer Road.

• Illegal camping was reported on Lone Ranch Parkway.

• A driving complaint was reported on Smith River Road.

• An assault was reported on Benham Lane.

• A fight was reported on Bubb Lane.

Brookings Police April 18 • Criminal trespassing was reported on Easy

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• Criminal trespassing was reported on Fifth Street.

• Illegal dumping was reported on Floral Hill Road.

• Harassment was reported on Hub Street.

• A theft was reported on Fern Avenue.

• Littering was reported on Highway 101 and Bridge Street.

• Harassment was reported on Chetco Avenue • A fire was reported near

April 20 • A driving complaint was reported on Fifth Avenue.

• A forged check was received on Crestwood Place.

• A theft was reported on Mendy Street.

• Illegal camping was reported on Mill Beach Road.

April 21 • Disorderly conduct was

April 22 • An assault was reported on Pioneer Road.

• A rescue operation was reported on Secret Beach.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Submissions for events can be sent by email to: pilotofficemgr@ countrymedia.net Daily: Chetco Activity Center, 550 Chetco Lane 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, May 3 • Chetco Activity Center, T’ai Chi, 9 – 10:30 a.m.

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

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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 541-412-8664 Thursday, May 4 • 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, May 5 • 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 541-412-8664 Monday, May 8 • Line dance lessons, Elks Lodge. Membership not required. $1 donation.

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

• Bridge lessons,2 p.m., Chetco Activity Center Tuesday, May 9 • Chetco Activity Center, Bridge, 11:45 a.m.

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• 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.

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

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

Free food is Wellness expo planned. available from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Childcare is coming available during activity A day of fun activities, great food, learning about community resources and a chance to come together and make healthy connections will take place at BrookingsHarbor High School on Saturday, May 10.

The event starts with a 5k fun run at 8 a.m., followed by the Expo kickoff in the cafeteria at 10 a.m. Keynote speaker Dr. Costa will discuss healthy choices in the auditorium at 10:30 a.m.

Booths, information sessions, cooking demonstrations are all

sessions.

Fire District meeting set The Cape Ferrelo Rural Fire Protection District will have its budget hearing at 5:45 p.m., May 10, at 96349 Cape Ferrelo Road.

The meeting is open to the public and will be followed immediately by monthly board meeting. Agenda and prior month’s minutes posted on the bulletin board at 96349 Cape Ferrelo Road.

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Metro Creative Connection Individuals identified as the owner of unclaimed funds will be notified by letter if they are part of the “Checks Without Claims” initiative.

$10M in unclaimed funds to be returned STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc. The Oregon Treasury will return approximately $10 million in unclaimed funds as part of the “Checks Without Claims” initiative.

The 2023 effort will be the largest mass disbursement of funds

by Oregon’s Unclaimed Property Program to date, according to State Treasure Tobias Read.

“We’re excited to return millions of dollars in unclaimed funds to their rightful owners,” Read said. “In-addition to collecting and safeguarding Oregonians’ unclaimed property, Treasury is committed to raising awareness across Oregon and offering easy, accessible ways for individuals to find and claim money owed to them.”

Through “Checks Without Claims”, Treasury will return unclaimed funds to individuals over the course of three phases in the first half of 2023.

In February, the first phase was to disburse payments to verified owners of unclaimed funds reported to the state in 2018.

In April, the second phase will disburse payments to verified owners of unclaimed funds reported to the state in 2019.

In June, the third phase will disburse payments to verified owners of unclaimed funds reported to the state in 2020.

Individuals identified as the owner of unclaimed funds currently held by Oregon’s Unclaimed Property Program will be notified via letter from Treasurer Read a month prior to payment if they are part of the “Checks Without Claims” initiative.

Payments, via check, will be mailed to individuals and accompanied by an additional confirmation letter from the Treasurer.

With over $1 billion in unclaimed funds currently held by the state, “Checks Without Claims” is one way to reconnect more Oregonians with their unclaimed money and property, according to Read.

Payments distributed through “Checks Without Claims” represent unclaimed property reported to the state in 2018, 2019,

and 2020 by various businesses and organizations that were unable to return funds to the rightful owner.

Common examples of unclaimed property include uncashed checks, forgotten bank accounts, tax refunds, credit balances, investment accounts, payroll checks, refunds, and more.

Typically, individuals need to file a claim with Oregon’s Unclaimed Property Program and complete the verification process to receive the funds they are owed, according to Read. The state treasury conducts “Checks Without Claims” to proactively verify some owners of unclaimed assets and facilitate payments directly to them. Checks distributed will vary in amount between $50 and $10,000.

The effort excludes payments to owners of more challenging claims such as safety deposit boxes, securities, or co-owned property. To recover funds that were not distributed as part of “Checks Without Claims” individuals can search for an unclaimed asset and file a claim at unclaimed.oregon.gov.

The Unclaimed Property Program advises people who receive letters about the forthcoming checks to wait for the checks to arrive rather than submitting a claim online, as filing a claim may delay receipt of payment.

In July 2021, the state’s Unclaimed Property Program transitioned to Treasury from the Oregon Department of State Lands.

Since the transition to Treasury, the program has completed over 47,000 claims, returning over $65.4 million to current and former Oregonians.

Searching for unclaimed funds is free and easy.

Interested individuals are encouraged to visit Treasury’s unclaimed property website at unclaimed.oregon.gov.

More information about “Checks Without Claims” is available online at unclaimed.oregon.gov/app/ checks-without-claims.

Questions about unclaimed funds or “Checks Without Claims” can be directed to Oregon’s Unclaimed Property Program via email claims@ost.state.or.us or phone at 503-378-4000.

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VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY Homelessness outreach I’m curious why Father Bernie Lindley doesn’t just find a place in the proper zone in Brookings for his outreach program to help the homeless.

That should satisfy the neighborhood, the City and the homeless, who will find him no matter where he provides services.

“Build it ... and they will come” seems to pertain to this standoff, between the City of Brookings and St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. And now the church is apparently hoping to get the Governor involved because she is said to be an Episcopalian. If I were her, I would stay out of this one...unless she wants to undermine zoning codes across the state.

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Library books More than a simple moving of books from one section of the library to another is at stake here.

Our country gave up burning and banning of books over a century and a half ago as we crawled out from the oppressive Victorian era. And with the exception of Nazi book burning, we have maintained that freedom.

Our decision to keep those specific award-winning books in the children’s section is to provide educational materials for everyone. A public library has a responsibility to provide access to literature without politically or religiously influenced censorship. Surely every freedom living American would agree.

No child can enter our library without a parent (or parent’s designee). No child can select and remove a book without a parent’s consent and approval. It is the responsibility of the parent to select which books his/her child reads. Let’s make sure that responsibility stays with the parent. This is where it belongs.

Please support our three incumbent board members and vote for them to keep our beautiful library strong for everyone.

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Courtesy photo Right: Azalea Middle School winners are, left, Aiden and right, Colton. Last names were not provided.

Logo contest ends, winners announced

SUBMITTED BY C U R RY H E A LT H FOUNDATION Curry County Prevention has completed its spring ‘Middle School Logo Challenge.’

Briana Wallace and the Curry Prevention team partnered with local middle schools to help educate peers on the dangers of drug use.

The middle school students in each district were asked to channel their creative side and design a logo on any prevention topic they choose.

The over 90 entries were judged for both hand drawn and digital animated copies.

Five students were selected to receive prizes, including Curry Prevention swag and local gift certificates, for their

effective and creative drug awareness entries.

“We were very impressed with the colorful and animated logos that we received and are grateful for any amount of drug prevention education we can partner in doing with the local schools.” a release from Curry County Prevention states. “With almost 100 middle school students participating in creating a logo on the dangers of drug use, we consider the spring 2023 ‘Middle School Logo Challenge’ a great success.

Courtesy photo Pacific Pirates winners are, left, Cate and right, Pippin.

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Why is the ocean floor leaking?

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WILL LOHRE Country Media, Inc. The discovery of a leak at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oregon has been making headlines in recent weeks, but the cause and what it means may not be as dramatic or sinister as originally thought.

When University of Washington (UW) researchers released a paper in January that announced there was a leak about 50 miles off the Oregon Coast that was spewing mineralrich liquid into the ocean, media outlets were quick to wonder whether this was a precursor to the longforetold giant earthquake that would erupt from the Cascadia Subduction Zone.

The seep has been named Pythia’s Oasis, after the Greek oracle. Associate Professor Evan Solomon,

This is not a new feature (just newly discovered).

Our work shows that the seep has been active for at least 1,500 years.

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Evan Solomon, Associate Professor

who co-wrote the paper detailing the discovery for the University of Washington, said this is largely overblown.

“Many news o rg a n i z a t i o n s have sensationalized the University of Washington press release,” Solomon said. “The seep we discovered is a persistent, long-term part of the Cascadia subduction system. It is not a new feature (just newly discovered). Our work shows that the seep has been active for at least

1,500 years.”

Discovering Pythia’s Oasis The seep was discovered in 2014 when the Research Vessel Thomas G. Thompson experienced a weather delay on its research cruise in 2014, about 50 miles west of Newport. While in a holding pattern, the ship’s sonar picked up unexpected columns of bubbles rising up from the seafloor.

“The seep site was discovered by a graduate

student working in my lab group, Brendan Philip, during routine mapping onboard UW’s research vessel, the R/V Thompson, in 2014,” Solomon said.

“The seep was first investigated with the remotely operated vehicle ROPOS in 2015.”

The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) has also monitored the seep.

According to DOGAMI’s Geology Hazard Specialist, Dr. Lalo Guerrero, further investigation revealed that these bubbles originated along a ridge that is 0.6 miles long and located along the transition from the shallower continental shelf to the deeper abyssal plain off Oregon’s coast.

Further study indicated that this is not a single seep but a series of small seeps where the warmer and methane-rich water is

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Footage courtesy from YouTube and the University of Washington Screenshots of Pythia’s Oasis. escaping from the seafloor.

The size of the largest seep is about 2 inches in diameter.

The forces behind the leak

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Church of Christ 17222 Passley Rd., Brookings Sunday Morning Bible Study.....10am Sunday Morning Worship Assembly...11:20am Wednesday Bible Class.....7pm

Evangelist: Michael Wilk

541-469-6453 or 541-469-0191

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

Trinity Lutheran Church

1200 Easy St., PO Box 1199 Brookings

Sunday Bible School All Ages...9am (Sept.-May) Sunday Worship Service...10am Nursery Available

Pastor Matt Steendahl

541-469-3411

tlcbrookings.org

541-469-2398 or 469-3333

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/

Lighthouse Assembly of God

15803 Hwy. 101 S., Harbor Sunday School.............. 9:30am Sunday Worship..........10:30am Below: Call for Locations

Monday Youth Group...6:00pm Wed Lighthouse Kids....6:00pm Wednesday Adult Small Group Studies...6:00pm Doug Jamieson, Pastor

541-469-3458

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Heritage

97900 Shopping Center Ave. #28 Contact: 541-661-0184 Website: CalvaryHeritage.org Mail: PO Box 3026 Brookings, OR 97415 #zacsHope

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

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

Wednesday Testimony Mtg..6 p.m.

Reading Room: Monday & Wednesday..1-3 p.m. or by appointment www.cscbrookings.com

Fir St. at Old County Rd, Brookings

“Studying God’s Word verse by verse, Hearing God’s voice day by day ”

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am Thursday Bible Study 7:00pm

Christian Science Church

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church

Baha’i Faith

Pastor Barry Kimbrough

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

102 Park Ave., Brookings 541-469-3030

~Baha'u'llah

Saturday Bible Study.....10:00am (All Ages) Saturday Worship..........11:30am

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

Also on Facebook and Youtube. https://www.facebook.com/ 7thdayadventistbrookings/

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

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It runs every Friday in the Del Norte Triplicate & Curry Coastal Pilot.

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Smith River Smith River Baptist Church

Fort Dick Bible Church Calvary Chapel of the Redwoods Temporary address for services: T

Smith River Community Hall 241 1st St., Smith River CA (707)-487-2051 Sunday Services ...........10:30am

www.ccredwoods.com

“Grace Alone, through Christ Alone, for God’s Glory Alone” 6725 Lake Earl Dr. Sunday Service - 10:45am (LIVE on Facebook @FortDickBibleChurch) Sunday School - 9:30am Mid-Week Bible Study - call for details Phone (707) 458-4030

340 Highland Avenue, Smith River Just off Hwy. 101 (707) 487-5275 Pastor Steve Alexander

Worship Service ............. 10:30am

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Everyone Welcome • Kids always welcome 1230 Blackwell Ln. Sunday Service.................10:00am Refreshments • Music • Children’s Classes Wed. Night Bible Study.......7:00pm Pastor Bill Paquette | 707-951-5072 We offer a Thursday night Youth Service @ 7:00pm.

Grace

Lutheran Church (LCMS)

9:00am All Ages Bible Study Childcare Available 10:15am “The Story” Worship 11:15am Fellowship 188 E Cooper, Crescent City www.GraceLutheranCC.com

Seventh-day Adventist

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1770 Northcrest Dr., Crescent City 707-464-2738 Pastor Mason Philpot Crescent City Seventh-day Adventist School Grades 1-8 ...........707-464-2738 Saturday Sabbath School...........9:30 a.m.

Worship Services.......11:00 a.m.

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The mineral-rich water escaping from Pythia’s Oasis is different from Hydrothermal (hot water) vents near undersea volcanoes and mid-ocean ridges that have been observed throughout the world. The Hydrothermal vents produce super-heated water that escapes thanks to the high temperature that forces the water upwards, Guererro said.

The seeps at Pythia’s Oasis result from high pressure in the subduction zone where the Juan de Fuca Plate collides with the North American Plate and is pushed downwards.

“The fluid seep indicates that the rocks and sediment found at a greater depth beneath Pythia’s Oasis and the subduction zone are under a tremendous amount of pressure, and that pressure “squeezes” the water contained within these rocks up into the ocean,” Guererro said.

“The significance of this is that the fluids that are contained within the earth’s crust and rocks play a fundamental role as a lubricant in allowing rocks that are under pressure to slide past each other (such as Cascadia).”

One of the notable aspects of Pythia’s Oasis is that the flow rate of liquid coming from the leak is the highest recorded at a seep site anywhere in the world to date, according to Solomon. The flow at the site is “persistent,” and they have recorded constant flow rates of about 0.5 liters of water per second for the last seven years.

“The very high rates of fluid flow mean that Pythias sits on top of a very permeable fault zone.

Pythias is co-located with a strike-slip fault that extends from the trench to the upper

slope,” Solomon said. “This strike-slip fault is vertical and intersects the plate boundary at depth. This allows water to migrate from the plate boundary to the seafloor regulating pressure at depth.”

The regulation of pressure, in turn, affects stress along the plate boundary. The results suggest that drainage of water to the seafloor at high rates contributes to locking along the fault.

Putting the findings to use The study will help researchers in this area better understand the role of fluids in subduction zone earthquakes and, as a result, help agencies like DOGAMI, USGS, and others to better communicate the hazards posed by geologic hazards such as Cascadia to the public, Guererro said.

While the initial reaction to the study was that this could be an indication of the mega thrust earthquake that scientists have forecasted, Solomon and researchers do not believe there is a correlation.

“This does not change our understanding of the risk of an earthquake, but it does shed light on one process that controls stress at Cascadia,” Solomon said. “This will be helpful for models of the Cascadia subduction zone, which may eventually be helpful for predicting earthquakes (this is still a long way out).”

This discovery will help provide a better understanding of how the Cascadia subduction system operates, and it will inspire future studies for not only different parts of Cascadia (which extends from Northern California to the north end of Vancouver Island, BC) but in other subduction zones around the world, Guererro said.

Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church

Morning Prayer or Holy Eucharist:

10:30 am 220 E Macken Ave, Crescent City

707-464-2708

www.StPaulsCrescentCity.org

Capella volunteers are still needed to keep the doors of the Capella by the Sea open this season in Azalea Park for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.

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

Volunteers work two-hour 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 10 am to 4 pm most days May through September.

Hours are subject to change based on volunteer availability and scheduled events.

For more information call Lauri Ziemer at 541-4691103

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OBITUARIES Kristi Lynne Kendall Wintersteen Alexander Kristi Wintersteen, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and wife, passed away on April 10th, 2023, at the age of 62.

Kristi was born on October 25th, 1960, to Richard and June Kendall.

She grew up in Brookings, Oregon, and graduated from Brookings-Harbor High School in 1978. Kristi moved to Eugene soon after, continued her education, and joined the Railroad where she worked for over 20 years.

Kristi married her first husband David Wintersteen in September of 1981. Four years later, their twin sons were born in 1985: Richard and Ryan. In 1995, Christopher Jones was born. Kristi married her second husband Daniel Alexander in July of 2000.

Kristi had a passion for horseback riding and had many trophies and awards that showcased her love of horses. She will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for her family.

Kristi is survived by her three children,

Ryan Wintersteen (Kevin), Richard Wintersteen (Jake), and Christopher Cain (Jessie). Her sister Kathie Cain (John).

Her grandchildren Landon, LaRhea and Logan. Her nieces and nephews Jason (Allison), Justin (Julia), Kevin (Kylie) and Leslie (Devin). Stepchildren David (Rosa), Daniel (Stephanie), Lisa and Cody.

Step grandchildren Ashley, Cody, Daysha, Desiree, Dominic, Isabella, and Jasmine and several step great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and June Kendall, and her sister Karen.

Joseph William Harvey Brookings resident Joseph William Harvey went home to Heaven on April 14, 2023, at the age of 98. He was born in Lincoln, Illinois. A Memorial Service will be planned for a later date.

Redwood Memorial Chapel assisted the family.

Richard C. O’Holleran An Informal Celebration of the Life of Richard C. O’Holleran will be held at 4 p.m.

on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the Brookings Elks Lodge, 800 Elk Drive, Brookings.

A Rosary will be recited at 12:30 pm followed by a Memorial Mass at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 820 Old County Road, Brookings, Oregon. Redwood Memorial Chapel assisted the family.

Paul Lewis Pierson Paul Lewis Pierson passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023, at his home in Brookings, Oregon, at the age of 73, survived by his wife of 26 years, Desiree Coffey Pierson.

Paul grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania, in a small town north of Philadelphia, the son of Alice and Orville Pierson, a counselor and a mechanical engineer. He was the youngest of five children, with three older sisters, Orlice Ann (Montgomery), Sandra Jean (Endy) and Ruth Alice (Adjogah), as well as one older brother, Orville Dubler. His sister Sandy passed away in 2021.

After high school, Paul began undergraduate studies at New York University, but dropped out to move to Berkeley, California, enticed by the cultural

revolution of the early 1970s. He became attracted to the Banana Belt of Brookings, Oregon, where he became an accomplished stained-glass artisan.

Following his observation of what he considered a miscarriage of justice, he decided to go to law school, completing his studies at the University of Oregon.

Paul worked for a time as Deputy District Attorney for Curry County before opening a law office in Brookings, where he continued to practice until his death.

He particularly enjoyed working with clients who had no prior experience with lawyers and helping them get through a life obstacle. He brought great integrity to his practice and valued a peaceful quiet life with a relaxed pace in his career. He was a great boss to work for and went above and beyond whenever one of his employees had a problem. He became long-term close friends with assistants Kathy Kennison, Kat Commins and their families.

Paul was a lover of nature and was very content spending his life near the ocean, woods, mountains, and rivers of southwest Oregon. He loved his dogs and the wildlife he observed from his house in the woods, especially the bear that loved to rummage in his back yard.

Underneath it all, Paul was an idealistic man who wanted the best for the people around him and wanted to see justice done.

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Participants had to tilt the crab pot and hit it against the bar or against the surface of the table, repeating the task three times for each of the five conditions, with rests in between. Their muscle activity data was then analyzed to determine which banger bar position required the least exertion.

Researchers found that the highest flat-bar setting and the triangular bar were the best for participants’ bodies, showing reduced strain on the shoulders and lower back, specifically the trapezius, deltoid and erector spinae muscles, compared with no bar or a low bar. The biceps and triceps also showed

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While the participants were not fishermen, researchers had two commercial Dungeness

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State issues Paid Leave advisory for employers STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.

the employer portion but must still collect and submit employee contributions.

If employers are reporting subject wages for Unemployment Insurance, then they need to report for Paid Leave Oregon as well. Even reimbursing employers who do not pay taxes for Unemployment Insurance are responsible for paying paid leave contributions.

We want employers, both large and small, to know we are here to help if they have last minute questions or concerns.

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More than 150,000 Oregon employers were to file their quarterly combined payroll reports

by May 1. This is the first time employers will include Paid Leave Oregon contributions.

Almost all employers and employees in Oregon are covered by and must contribute to the Paid Leave Oregon trust fund.

The only exceptions are Tribal governments and federal employees. Small employers do not contribute

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Jeremy C. Ruark / Country Media, Net. house at noon Thursday, April 27, when employers can drop in and ask questions. Experts from the Oregon Employment Department will provide

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Employers can call 503-947-1488 with contributions questions.

Resources for filing using Frances Online, including video demonstrations, FAQS, and guides are found online. A video showing how to file in Frances Online, Oregon Employment Department’s online portal, is also online.

Paid Leave Oregon allows employees to take paid time off for some of life’s most important moments. It covers leave for the birth or adoption of

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Contributions to the program by large employers and all employees, regardless of employer size, started January 1.

Benefits will be available to employees in September 2023.

For more information, call the O re g o n Employment Department at 503-947-1488.

Leisure and hospitality job gains boost employment total JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

government excluding education services (+20) showed employment gains over the month.

Over the past year, Curry County payroll employment fell by 50 jobs. Losses were estimated in leisure and hospitality (-110), financial activities (-20), and manufacturing (-20). A few industries added jobs since March 2022 including other services (+30), retail trade (+30), and health care (+20).

New jobs are helping the spring employment levels in both Curry and Coos counties, according to the latest Oregon Employment Department report.

Curry County Curry County payroll employment gained 50 jobs in March. Leisure and hospitality (+30), and local

Fast Facts In Curry County, there were 424 unemployed and 8,357 employed in March. Coos County had 1,331 unemployed and 24,978 employed.

Curry C o u n t y ’s unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.

Coos County Coos County total payroll employment rose by 130 jobs in March. The largest

employment increases were estimated in leisure and hospitality (+40), and private education and health services (+30). Government employment added 50 jobs over the month. Local government excluding education and tribal gained

40 jobs over the month.

Both federal and state government employment climbed by 10. Local education employment slipped by 20 jobs.

Coos County payroll employment rose by 310 jobs over the past year.

Gains were posted in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (+70); leisure and hospitality (+50); and manufacturing (+40).

Industries with estimated

job losses over the year were construction (-50), retail trade (-40), other services (-30), and financial activities (-20).

Government employment climbed by 250 jobs with gains in local government excluding education and tribal (+110), Indian tribal (+90), and local government education (+30).

Coos C o u n t y ’s unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.

Utility adds fee to customers bill STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.

Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative (CCEC) members living within Brookings city limits will see a new charge on their monthly electric bills.

This new charge labeled “City Franchise Fee,” has been instituted by the Brookings City Council through Ordinance 23-O806 during their regular meeting on April 24, 2023.

Under this new ordinance, CCEC must pay the City of Brookings a monthly fee

for placement of CCEC electric infrastructure within the city’s utility right-of-way. The previous franchise agreement was an in-kind exchange of city streetlighting for access to utility right-of-way. The Brookings City Council chose to move to a feebased structure under the new ordinance.

The franchise fee is equivalent to 5% of the gross electric service revenue collected by CCEC from its members who reside within city limits for the duration of the 10-

year term. Effective May 1, 2023, CCEC members residing within the City of Brookings will see this franchise fee as a separate line item on their monthly CCEC electric bill.

C C E C ’s electric service rates will remain unchanged. The city franchise fee will be in addition to the cost of electric service resulting in a 5% overall increase to the CCEC monthly electric bill.

“As the Brooking City Council transitions from the previous in-kind exchange for streetlighting to a fee-based franchise for right-of-way access, we regret the added financial burden to our cooperative members,” Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative CEO Brent Bischoff said.

The new fee took effect May 1.

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This position is open until filled, with a first review date of April 6, 2023. Salary range is $2,881-$3,861/ month. Application packets are available at the City of Brookings Finance Department, 898 Elk Drive, Brookings OR 97415, (541) 469-1105. Hours 8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 5:00pm Monday through Thursday or at www.brookings.or.us. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City of Brookings application form.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that submittals of proposals through sealed bid may be hand delivered or mailed so that they are received at the Smith River Fire Protection District, located at 245 Haight Avenue, Smith River, California 95567, on or before 5:00 PM local time on May 25, 2023, for the: Smith River Fire Protection District Fire Station No. 1 and Administrative Office Retrofit Project Sub-project: Structural and Offices In accordance with the Contract Documents issued by the Smith River Fire Protection District, bids must be submitted on printed forms supplied by Smith River Fire Protection District enclosed in an envelope marked: SEALED PROPOSALS FOR: Fire Station No. 1 and Administrative Office Retrofit Project Sub-project: Structural and Offices Bids will be opened and tabulated by or on behalf of the Smith River Fire Protection District, immediately after 5:00 PM, on said May 25, 2023. Any bids received after the time specified will not be accepted and shall be returned unopened. Proposals must bear original signatures.

Contractor’s License Requirement: Class B - General Contractor The proposed work shall be performed in accordance with the plans, specifications and other contract documents No-Fee electronic copies of the Sealed Proposal forms and accompanying documents are available at www.ciplist.com.

A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference will be held on May 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM, at the Project Site, 301 N. Fred Haight Drive, Smith River, CA 95567. Information will be provided to assist interested bidders with an understanding of the general scope of work and required bid forms.

The District affirmatively identifies this project as a “public work” as that term is defined by Labor Code Section 1720, and the project is, therefore, subject to prevailing wages under Labor Code Section 1771.

Contractor and its subcontractors shall fully comply with all the provisions of the California Labor Code governing the performance of public works contracts including, but not limited to, payment of prevailing wages, limitations on time worked, compliance with apprentice requirements, maintenance of payroll records, posting of wages at the job site and prohibitions against discrimination.

The prevailing rates so determined are on file with the District and they are available for public inspection.

They may also be obtained on the internet at: h t t p s : / / w w w. d i r. c a . g o v / OPRL/PWD/index.htm Those prevailing wage rates hereby are incorporated in this Contract and made a part hereof.

Pursuant to California Public Contracts Code, any contract awarded pursuant to this invitation for bid shall obtain a provision permitting the substitution of securities for any moneys withheld to ensure performance under the contract. The terms of such provisions shall be according to the requirements of the Public Contracts Code Section 22300.

Each bid must be accompanied by security consisting only of cash, California Bank Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, California Bank Money Order, or bid bond made payable to the “Smith River Fire Protection District” in the sum of ten percent (10%) of the sum of the proposal.

The right to reject any and all bids, or waive any informality, in any bid received is reserved by the Board of Directors of the Smith River Fire Protection District.

Geoffrey Antill Projects Administrator Published: May 3, 10, and 17, 2023 DN Triplicate T362658

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Affordable Home & Rental Repair, www.crescentcitytimes.com 937 J Street Crescent City, CA 95531 This filing is a refile of previous file #20170093 due to publication requirement not met on previous filing.

This Business is conducted by: a married couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 8/30/2017 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/ Douglas B Westfall, /s/ Donna Westfall This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 4/20/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230041 Published: May 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2023 DN Triplicate T362694 ------------------------------------NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Benner Mini Storage 1600 Breen Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Notice of Lien Sale on the following listed Units:

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT To: All Interested Government Agencies, Public Groups, and Concerned Citizens From: City of Brookings Date: April 19, 2023 Subject: In accordance with rules and procedures implementing the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, an environmental assessment has been performed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Drinking Water Services on the proposed Tidewater Reservoir Replacement Project, Labonte Lane, Brookings, OR. Purpose/Summary: The project entails replacing the existing Tidewater Reservoir and water lines that currently feed the tank. No environmentally sensitive elements have been identified that could be harmed by the proposed project.

Finding: OHA has reviewed the environmental information document (EID) submitted by City of Brookings. Following the review, OHA hereby issues a Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) and determines that an environmental impact report (EIR) is not necessary. This decision is based on a review of the information contained in the EID and any supporting data. The EID and any supporting data are available for public viewing at: Oregon Health Authority Drinking Water Services 800 NE Oregon Street; Suite 640 Portland, OR 97232 Public Comments: Comments supporting or disagreeing with the decision to issue the FNSI may be submitted for consideration by OHA. All comments concerning the FNSI for the above project must be addressed to: Oregon Health Authority Drinking Water Services Attn. Environmental Review Coordinator P.O. Box 14450 Portland, OR 97293-0450 All comments must be received by the close of business on June 2, 2023.

After an evaluation of public comment, OHA will make its final decision. No action will be taken on the project until the close of the comment period.

Published: May 3, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P362583 ------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: Paul Lewis Pierson, Deceased.

Case No. 23PB03278 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kathleen Commins 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 26th 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 26, May 3, and 10, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P362385

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-22949653-AB Order No.: DEF-509343 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/8/2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ROBERT L. DALY AND FAYE E. DALY, TRUSTEES OF THE ROBERT L. DALY AND FAYE E. DALY FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST DATED AUGUST 15, 2008 Recorded: 4/2/2013 as Instrument No. 20131397 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of DEL NORTE County, California; Date of Sale: 5/24/2023 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Steps of the Southwest Entrance to the Flynn Administration Building, located at 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $212,320.02 The purported property address is: 1001 SANDMANN ROAD, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 112-121-013-000 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832

for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-949653-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-949653-AB to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy.

The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON-SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. TS No.: CA-22-949653-AB IDSPub #0185260 Published: April 26, May 3, and 10, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T362449

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: Gisela Graziani Blair, aka Gail Blair, Deceased.

Case No. 23PB03237 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Edward Blair 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 26th 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 26, May 3, and 10, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P362204 ------------------------------------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 CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY In the Matter of the Estate of: Robert Dennis Chamberlain, Deceased.

Case No. 23PB03476 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above entitled estate.

All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them to the undersigned Personal Representative through my resident agent, JAMES W. GARDNER, Attorney at Law, 29692 Ellensburg Ave, Ste 11, P.O. Box 1286, Gold Beach, Oregon 97444, Phone (541) 247-6615, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative, JAMES W. GARDNER whose address and phone number appear above.

Dated this 17th day of April, 2023. /s/ Hazel L Rush Personal Representative PO Box 1515 Gold Beach, OR 97444 Published: April 26, May 3, and 10, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P362459

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 239 Bryan Niccoli 19512 Sycamore Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561 Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 339 Jedediah Hunt 2606 Roy Ave. Crescent City, CA 95531 Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 341 Hayden Lee 800 Butte Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 344 Jana Emerson P.O. Box 1648 Crescent City, CA 95531 Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 770 Katy Daniels General Delivery Crescent City, CA 95531 Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 834 Tiffani Journigan 170 Downing St. Crescent City, CA 95531 Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 1016 Yvette Cowlishaw P.O. Box 134 Bennett, CO 80102 Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 1102 Neil Banta P.O. Box 480 Crescent City, CA 95531 Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 1170 Santiago Munoz 1000 Scenic Creek Dr 123 Crescent City, CA 95531 Lien sale will be held: Date: May 13, 2023 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Benner Mini Storage 1600 Breen Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Published: May 3 and 10, 2023 DN Triplicate T362704 ------------------------------------Notice of Public Meeting The Winchuck Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors will hold a Budget Committee Meeting on Wed, May 10, 2023, at 6:00 pm, at the Winchuck Fire Hall, 363 Winchuck River Road.

After the Budget Committee Meeting, the Board of Directors will hold their monthly meeting with the following agenda.

Agenda: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Reading of the Minutes 3. Chief’s Report 4. Treasurer’s Report 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Adjourn Meeting Respectfully Submitted Jan Loren, Secretary Published: May 3, 2023 (online 4/26 - 5/3) Curry Coastal Pilot P362512

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T.S. No. 109458-CA APN: 120-070-020-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/12/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 6/7/2023 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/23/2004 as Instrument No. 20041122 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Del Norte County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: WESLEY I. NUNN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; At the Steps of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn Administration Building, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 179 FREEMAN STREET, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531-1658, AKA, 234 FREEMAN STREET, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531-1658 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $43,395.62 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

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resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 109458-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.

If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 109458-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale.

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 Published: April 26, May 3, and 10, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T362229 ------------------------------------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: WOREASSETS WORE ASSETS ELLEM ELLEM STORE LM 100 Douglas Park 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: 4/16/2023 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Lisa Sellars This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 4/17/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230039 Published: April 26, May 3, 10, and 17, 2023, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T361473 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Heartfelt Offerings 2934 Prince 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: 4/4/2023 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Jessyka Danielson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 4/4/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230030 Published: April 19, 26, May 3, and 10, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T361951 ------------------------------------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.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Pacific Process & Legal Services Street Address: 1080 Mason Mall, Ste 4A Crescent City, CA 95531 Mailing Address: 730 7th St, Ste 103 Eureka, CA 95501 This Business is conducted by: a corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 3/1/2023 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Cynthia Mitchell, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/30/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20230028 Published: April 12, 19, 26, and May 3, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T361729 ------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR CURRY COUNTY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: FRIEDA FRUGE TEJEDA, Deceased.

Case No.: 23PB03140 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MaryAnn Maberry has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, in care of the attorney for the personal representative, Sharon Lee Schwartz, at 1118 SE Cass Avenue, Roseburg, Oregon 97470, 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 lawyer for the personal representative, Sharon Lee Schwartz.

Dated and first published on May 3, 2023. /s/ Sharon Lee Schwartz Sharon Lee Schwartz, OSB#975447 Attorney for Personal Representative Published: May 3, 10, and 17, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P362518 ------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: Jeffery William Ghiringhelli, Deceased.

Case No. 23PB00281 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jon W. Ghiringhelli 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 3rd day of May, 2023. /s/ K.R. Olin OSB #903547 Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415 (541)469-2669 kro@wavelaw.com Published: May 3, 10, and 17, 2023. Pilot P362787

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY In the Matter of the Estate of DOROTHY JEAN McGUIRE, Deceased.

No. 23-PB-03152 NOTICE TO HEIRS AND INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from this date at the law offices of Valor Law, LLC, 1867 Williams Highway, Suite 218, Grants Pass, OR 97527; claims not so presented may be barred.

The rights of the heirs and other interested persons may be affected by this proceeding. Additional information may be obtained from the Court records, the Personal Representative or the attorneys for the estate.

Dated: April 6, 2023.

VALOR LAW, LLC Carl A. Clyde, Attorney for Christopher A. McGuire, Personal Representative of the Estate of Dorothy Jean McGuire Published: April 19, 26, and May 3, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P361986 ------------------------------------Notice of Budget Committee Meeting A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Pistol River Fire District, Curry County, State of Oregon, on the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, will be held at Pistol River Fire Hall. The Meeting will take place on May 10, 2023, at 6:00 pm.

The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message. This is a public meeting where the deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place.

An additional, separate meeting of the Budget Committee will be held to take public comment. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. The meeting for public comment will be on June 14, 2023, at 6:00 pm, held at Pistol River Fire Hall.

A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 10, 2023, at Pistol River Fire Hall, between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Published: May 3rd, 2023 Pilot P362756 ------------------------------------PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Port of Brookings Harbor, Curry County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, will be held at the Port Conference Room, 16350 Lower Harbor Road Suite #202 Brookings, OR 97415 and via Telephone Conference. Instructions to join the telephone conference: Teleconference Call-In Number: 1 (253) 215-8782, Meeting ID: 771 205 4017, Passcode: 76242022, (to mute/ unmute: * 6). The meeting will take place on May 10, 2023, at 10:00 AM. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget.

This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. The public will be able to listen, ask questions and comment on the proposed programs with the budget committee.

A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on May 1, 2023, at 16330 Lower Harbor Road, between the hours of 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM and after May 1, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM or access our website, www.portofbrookingsharbor. com to obtain a copy.

Published: May 3 and 10, 2023. Pilot P362818

Notice of Public Hearing The mission of Del Norte County Unified School District’s Title VI Indian Education Program is to provide services, activities, and curriculum support for the unique cultural, historical, and academic needs of American Indian children for their success and future prosperity.

The purpose of this public hearing is to give students, parents of Indian children, teachers, and representatives of Indian Tribes an opportunity to offer recommendations on the Indian Education program prior to the submission of the 2023/2024 grant application. The Del Norte Indian Education Program, Title VI, will hold a Public Hearing on May 8th, 2023, at 5:30pm. The hearing will take place at the District Board Room, 301 West Washington BLVD Crescent City CA 95531, and via ZOOM conferencing. https://dncoe.zoom.us/j/931 55891583?pwd=WkUyWU 91a2Y5NXBRUk50d1Azb2 g3UT09 Published: May 3, 2023 (online 4/27/23 - 5/3/23) DN Triplicate T362591 ------------------------------------NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Brookings-Harbor School District 17C, County of Curry, and State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, will take place on May 23, 2023, at 6:00 PM in Room 51 at Kalmiopsis Elementary School, 650 Easy Street, Brookings, Oregon 97415.

The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. You will also be able to watch a livestream of the meeting from our district website @ www. brookings.k12.or.us.

A second meeting may take place on May 30, 2023, if necessary. A copy of the budget may be obtained by request on or after May 22, 2023. To request the copy email dedec@brookings. k12.or.us Published: May 3 and May 10, 2023 Pilot P362775 ------------------------------------NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Harbor Sanitary District, Curry County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, will be held at Harbor Sanitary District Office, 16408 Lower Harbor Rd. Brookings, OR. The meeting will take place on May 11, 2023, at 3:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comments from the public on the budget.

This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 26, 2023, at Harbor Sanitary District 16408 Lower Harbor Road, between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday.

Published: April 26 and May 3, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P362453

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Fine ceramics, alcohol ink exhibit at the Manley Art Center SUBMITTED BY THE MANLEY ART CENTER

and took her on a decadeslong exploration of using organic materials, various combustibles, different clay bodies, and raw metals that create random and unexpected designs and colors on her surfaces.

Dana eventually developed a smoked resist finish that was rewarded with an invite, by her former teacher Eduardo Lazo, to write a chapter about her process in a book that was published by the American Ceramic Society.

Dana’s most recent works are a direct result of her time on the Pacific Northwest coast. Her desire to create more sculptural work is evident in the altered and folded ceramic forms. She has also progressed from vessel forms to include wall installations and totemic forms.

While clay is her primary medium, Dana secretly aspires to be a painter, and recently alcohol inks have

The Manley Art Center announces the opening reception for the May Art Exhibit, schedule to be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 13 at the Art Center, located at 433 Oak Street in Brookings.

The exhibit, on display from May 2 through June 3, features the fine ceramics and alcohol ink work of Dana Bilello-Barrow. Dana first learned of her passion for clay over 15 years ago when she took classes at Sierra College in Rocklin.

On a whim, she purchased a wheel and kiln and started perfecting her signature graceful forms in her dirtfloor basement studio.

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fulfilled that desire. For her, the movement of the ink across the page is in keeping with her water theme and resembles the movement and flow of water across the sand.

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Kotek takes action to protect state medication abortions

Courtesy photo David Adams and CHN’s CEO Ginny Williams.

Excellence Superstar of the Month chosen SUBMITTED BY C U R RY H E A LT H NETWORK

have prevented the patient from going home. David’s actions were truly above and beyond, and we are grateful for his commitment to both staff and patients.”

David’s recognition is well-deserved, as he exemplifies the values of integrity, teamwork, stewardship, and compassion in all that he does. His dedication to providing exceptional care and service to patients and colleagues alike is a testament to his outstanding character and work ethic.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to David for his actions and for being an exceptional member of the Curry Health Network team. His commitment to going above and beyond in his role is truly inspiring, and we are fortunate to have him as part of our team.

Congratulations, David, on this well-deserved recognition!

Curry Health Network (CHN) is delighted to announce that David Adams, Biomed Maintenance Engineer, has been selected as its Service Excellence Superstar of the Month for March 2023.

David was nominated by Sherry Dye, Respiratory Manager, and was chosen by a committee of his peers.

Sherry shared the story behind her nomination, saying, “We had a patient in Acute Care who needed to be discharged with two E-cylinder oxygen tanks, but we only had one tank available at Curry General Hospital. David recognized the urgency of the situation and promptly brought a tank up from Brookings.

Without his quick thinking and dedication, we would have had to wait for Lincare, which would

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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has announced that the state of Oregon has partnered with Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) to secure a three-year supply of Mifepristone – a safe and effective medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over 20 years ago for use in miscarriage management and to end a pregnancy.

The U.S. Supreme Court has delayed issuing a decision on a lowercourt ruling that would limit access to medication abortion.

“By challenging the FDA’s authority over Mifepristone, the lower court decisions set an alarming precedent of putting politics above established science, medical evidence, and a patient’s health, life, and well-being–with potential implications beyond this one medication,” Kotek said. “This meritless lawsuit is part of a larger campaign to ban abortion in every state, including those with legal protections for abortion access. We cannot afford to stand by and watch our fundamental right to reproductive health care be stripped away.”

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Here in Oregon, I will make sure that patients are able to access the medication they need and providers are able to provide that medication without unnecessary politically-motivated interference and intimidation.

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Gov. Tina Kotek

In response to the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration lawsuit in Texas, part of the escalating efforts to ban abortion nationwide, Governor Kotek directed the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to work with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to explore all available avenues to safeguard access to reproductive health care in Oregon.

The Governor’s office and OHA reached out to Oregon providers to better understand the challenges and impacts on the provision of reproductive health care in the current environment and what additional state support might be necessary. Kotek then directed the state to partner with OHSU to secure 22,500 dosages of Mifepristone to ensure

that reproductive health providers across the state can maintain access and continue to provide patients with safe and effective miscarriage management and abortion care.

In a separate mifepristone-related lawsuit co-led by Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, a federal judge in Washington state issued a decision contradicting the Texas lawsuit and directing the FDA not to make any changes to the availability of the drug within Oregon and the 16 other states and the District of Columbia who joined the litigation as that Washington case makes its way through the courts.

Kotek is also directing the state’s licensing boards to issue guidance to Oregon providers clarifying that

upgraded space that will provide a safer and more accessible environment for therapy sessions, according to Curry Health.

“The new therapy suite will adhere to the most current building standards, ensuring patient safety and increasing staff efficiency,” a release from Curry Health states.

“Patients can now enjoy

additional privacy with separate rooms for each therapy specialty including physical, occupational, and speech therapies to have congruent appointments while working with their therapists.”

CHN Chief Operating and Experience Officer Isaac Hodges said the upgrade was undertaken for the benefit of the

Oregon supports providers in continuing to provide reproductive health care, consistent with the established standards of care, including prescribing, dispensing and using mifepristone regardless of the upcoming Supreme Court decision in the Texas lawsuit.

As states continue to pass laws targeting abortion patients, providers, and people assisting patients, Kotek said she will refuse non-fugitive extradition of individuals for criminal prosecution for receiving legal reproductive healthcare services in Oregon, supporting patients in accessing reproductive healthcare services in Oregon, or providing legal reproductive healthcare services in Oregon.

“Here in Oregon, I will make sure that patients are able to access the medication they need and providers are able to provide that medication without unnecessary, politicallymotivated interference and intimidation,” Kotek said. “To our providers, to the patients who live in Oregon or have been forced to come to our state for care, and to those who are helping people access the care they need, know that I have your back.”

Curry Medical Center Therapy Suite opens STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.

Curry Health Network’s (CHN) fully remodeled therapy suite at Curry Medical Center, 500 5th Street, in Brookings reopened earlier this month.

After six months of construction, patients can now benefit from the

patients.

The investments include improved healthcare for the community, including information about the new therapy suite and therapy services, 3D mammography equipment, a new CT scanner, and new nuclear medicine scanner.

For more information, call 541-412-2000.

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Circles in the Sand What you need to know

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Wood Products Are Still Important in Oregon,

June

July

Saturday, June 3, 8 a.m.

Sunday, June 4, 9 a.m., Monday, June 5, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, June 6, 10 a.m., Saurday, June 17, 9 a.m.

Sunday, June 18, 9 a.m.

Monday, June 19, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, June 20, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, July 4, 9 a.m.

Wednesday, July 5, 9 a.m., Thursday, July 6, 9 a.m.

Friday, July 7, 10 a.m.

Monday, July 17, 8 a.m.

Tuesday, July 18, 8 a.m.

Wednesday, July 19, 9 a.m.

Thursday, July 20, 9 a.m.

Especially in Rural Areas Even with the long-term decline, wood product manufacturing is still a large industry in Oregon.

In 2022, there were 23,000 people employed and roughly $1.5 billion in total payroll in the industry. While statewide the industry makes up only 1.2% of total employment and 1.2% of total payroll, the concentration is much higher in some counties, especially rural ones. For instance, in Curry County 7.6% of total employment and 11.0% of total payroll was in wood product manufacturing.

In counties where the percent of total payroll exceeds the percent of total employment, average wages are higher in wood product manufacturing than the overall average wage. This is the case in most of the rural counties listed, indicating that wood product manufacturing provides some of the higher paying jobs.

The top 20 occupations in wood product manufacturing are mostly medium wage but do not require high levels of education. All of the top 20 occupations have a typical entry-level education of a high school diploma or less.

Some of the more technical occupations like industrial machinery mechanics and electricians have average annual wages of more than $60,000 a year and have a typical entry-level education of a high school diploma.

levels at 23,400 by 2022.

Several structural shifts in the wood products industry have contributed to the long-term employment decline. First, there was a drop in timber harvests from environmental concerns in the early 1990s.

As harvest from federal lands reduced the amount of available raw material

GROW. NURTURE. THRIVE. GROW. GROW. GROW. GROW. GROW. NURTURE. NURTURE. NURTURE. NURTURE. NURTURE. THRIVE. THRIVE. THRIVE. THRIVE.

Wondering if CHN could be the right fit for you?

Forecast Employment projections from the Oregon Employment Department show that wood product manufacturing employment is expected to gain 1,000 jobs (4%) between 2021 and 2031.

Like many industries, wood product manufacturing has an aging workforce reaching retirement age. This creates demand for workers through replacement needs.

Aside from gaining 1,000 jobs between 2021 and 2031, there are expected to be roughly 8,700 openings from people leaving the industry and the labor force, largely due to retirements.

Brian Rooney is a Oregon Employment Department Regional Economist.

He may be reached at brian.t.rooney@employ. oregon.gov, or at 541-3599546.

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Watch for Wildlife campaign for Coast, Central Oregon BREE LAUGHLIN Country Media, Inc. When vehicles collide with wildlife it’s bad for drivers and for animals.

Almost 6,000 drivers in Oregon are involved in a collision with a deer, elk, bear, or other wildlife species every year.

A new Watch for Wildlife license plate became available for purchase on May 4, 2022, to help raise awareness about the issue and provide funds for safe wildlife crossings. Since its unveiling last year, more than 13,000 plates have been sold.

“Wildlife and habitat connectivity and safe wildlife passage are a priority for the Oregon Wildlife Foundation, so having a source of funding for that is exceptionally important,” Oregon Wildlife Foundation Executive Director Tim Greseth said.

The Oregon Wildlife Foundation has announced that funding raised from the license plates would go to two upcoming projects – including one along the Oregon Coast.

The wildlife foundation has been working with a variety of governmental agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest

Service and Bureau of Land Management, to design the projects.

Coast Highway project The Highway 101 Coastal Marten crossing initiative is being formed to help protect Oregon’s coastal population of marten. The threatened species’ habitat occurs along the Oregon coastline from the Cape Perpetua area to the North Spit of Coos Bay. The populations of this creature along the Oregon Coast is particularly small.

“In a small population, every loss is significant,” Greseth said.

Only 71 adults exist in two distinct sub-populations, which are separated by the Umpqua River. Because there are so few of these animals, experts said every individual is critically important to the species’ continued existence.

“Each of these subpopulations has about 30 animals in them, so if we are losing animals in this area from vehicle strikes it will have really bad consequences for the persistence of that population,” U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Newport Field Supervisor Michele Zwartjes said.

Although historical

trapping, habitat loss, and predation are primarily responsible for the marten’s steep decline, mortality from vehicle strikes is a significant source of mortality to the central coastal Oregon population.

The coastal marten project is still in the design stage, but the overall goal of this project will be to reduce vehicle-related mortality of coastal martens by improving or creating road crossings in areas of marten activity.

“A variety of other species will benefit from these crossings as well,” Zwartjes said.

Central Oregon project The second project being funded by Watch for Wildlife license plate purchases is set to take place in Central Oregon.

The Bend to Suttle Lake Highway 20 Wildlife Passage Initiative aims to improve wildlife passage and motorist safety along Highway 20.

The Oregon Department of Transportation estimates between 350 and 600 mule deer and elk are killed every year by vehicle strikes along this stretch of highway – the highest density of deer and elk wildlife-vehicle collisions in the entire state.

Courtesy photos Top:The Highway 101 Coastal Marten crossing initiative is being formed to help protect Oregon’s coastal population of marten.

Above: The Watch for Wildlife license plate.

Oregon Wi l d l i f e designs for wildlife locations in Oregon.

Foundation will contribute crossings including an $50,000 to the project to overpass at Indian Ford near For more information help pay for a qualified Black Butte. about Oregon specialty firm to conduct a feasibility The Watch for Wildlife license plates and how to study of the target highway license plate is available purchase, visit www.oregon. corridor and conceptual for purchase at all DMV gov/odot/dmv.

New Wildfire Awareness Campaign in Oregon SUBMITTED BY KEEP OREGON GREEN

More Wildfire Awareness Month tips

May is Wi l d f i r e Awareness Month.

Keep Oregon Green, in partnership with federal, state, tribal and local fire agencies and organizations, celebrates May as the ideal month to create defensible space around homes before fire season and prevent the start of careless, unwanted wildfires this summer.

During May, a new wildfire prevention topic will be shared each week to help homeowners and recreationists learn how to prevent their outdoor activities from sparking the next wildfire.

For more information, visit the websites for Keep Oregon Green at www. keeporegongreen.org, the Oregon Department of Forestry at www.oregon. gov/odf, and the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal at www.oregon. gov/osp/programs/sfm/ Pages/Wildfire-AwarenessMonth.aspx.

Protect what you love Each year, more than 70% of Oregon’s wildfires are started by people. Many are a result of escaped fires from debris burn piles or gas-powered equipment casting sparks or catching fire.

During the 2022 season, the Oregon Department of Forestry reported that people were directly responsible for sparking

Courtesy photo from Kristin A Babbs 616 wildfires that burned 1,255 acres. Any spark can gain traction in dry fuels, spread quickly and impact lives, personal property, and Oregon’s scenic landscapes.

Before heading outdoors this summer, contact the agency or landowner who manages the lands at your destination for an update on current fire restrictions or bans. Any visitor to Oregon’s natural areas should be familiar with these restrictions

before building campfires, burning debris, or using equipment that could start a fire.

Put Your Smokey Hat On This year, Keep Oregon Green is launching a new wildfire prevention campaign and releasing five new public service announcements to help raise awareness of the risks. The ads feature Emmy-award winning

television, movie and voice actor Ty Burrell.

The ads will encourage Oregonians and tourists to keep wildfire safety in mind while enjoying the outdoors. Burrell was born in Grants Pass, grew up in Applegate and Ashland, and graduated from Hidden Valley High School in Grants Pass. He understands the risk of wildfire and smoke that threatens our health and beautiful landscapes each year.

Smokey’s hat is the driving force behind Keep Oregon Green’s 2023 campaign. “Put Your Smokey Hat On” is a call to action, encouraging people to predict the outcome of their actions and do everything they can to protect our state’s scenic areas.

New campaign artwork, PSAs, and additional wildfire safety tips can be found at keeporegongreen.org or its various social media platforms.

Follow Oregon wildfire news and prevention updates on social media: @keeporegongreen, @ ORDeptForestry and @ OSFM

Wild Rivers Coast 4-Day Forecast

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