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FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020

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New school supe on the job in BHSD THE PILOT Brookings-Harbor School District welcomed a new superintendent of schools on June 22. David Marshall was selected for the position earlier this year and was to begin July 1. However, because of the many challenges related to the COVID-19 virus, the school board on June 17 voted to ask him to begin earlier. He replaces interim Supt. Chris Eberhardt, who led the district during the 2019-20 school

year, and whose last day with the district was June 19. In March, after the announcement of the finalist selection for the Superintendent, School Board Chairman Alan Nidiffer commented: “Mr. Marshall brings a wealth of experiences and skills to the superintendent position. The board and I look forward to creating a unique partnership with our new superintendent that results in greater student success for each child in the Brookings-Harbor school district.”

The new superintendent said he is excited to begin his work and has already taken part in numerous school and community meetings. He most recently served as Assistant Superintendent/Human Resources Director for Hermiston School District in Hermiston and has 12 years of administrative experience in education. “My family and I are excited about joining the Brookings-Harbor community,” Marshall said. “We met many outstanding, dedicated staff and community

members during the superintendent search process. We are honored to join these outstanding educators and parents in pursuit of educational excellence for their students. “I want to let community members know that I have an open-door policy and am happy to visit with and listen to your thoughts and concerns.” School survey Parents are encouiraged to complete this survey to help plan for coming year: http://tiny. cc/7plrrz

Easter lilies in July

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Some events planned for July 4 Although many traditional July 4 events were canceled for this year because of concerns related to transmission of COVID-19, legal fireworks are for sale in both Curry and Del Norte counties through July 6, although officials urge extreme caution in using them. Some local activities are planned, including:

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Lily fields are in bloom locally — but not for long, as the blooms are removed to promote bulb growth. Later in the season, bulbs will be harvested and shipped to nurseries to be planted in pots. When the new plants bloom next spring, they will be marketed as Easter lilies. Nearly all Easter lilies sold in pots had their beginning in the fields between Brookings and Smith River.

CDCR again shuts down prison transfers due to virus BY DAVID HAYES The Triplicate

More than three months into the pandemic, the Del Norte County health officer, Dr. Warren Rehwaldt, says he has increased confidence in the ability of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to keep COVID-19 cases out of Pelican Bay State Prison.  But some don’t share his optimism.  Del Norte Healthcare District President Dr. Kevin Caldwell has sent three letters asking the state to halt inmate transfers to PBSP, the latest dated June 23. In that letter Caldwell questions the adequacy of measures taken to quarantine inmates and staff during transfers. He is afraid the spread of the coronavirus in California’s prison system could overwhelm the surrounding community. And in a hearing before the Senate Committee on Public Safety in Sacramento Wednesday, lawmakers focused attention on an escalating outbreak at San Quentin after inmates from the California Institution for Men at Chino were transferred there. According to a report of the hearing published in the Sacramento Bee, Clark Kelso, the federal receiver overseeing prison health care, said the department relied on negative test results that were several weeks old when it moved 122 inmates to San Quentin. Once they got there and were retested, 25 people came back positive for COVID-19. Caldwell expressed concern

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Of about 1,200 people who work at Pelican Bay State Prison, about one-third live in Curry County. So far, no inmates and only two staff have tested positive for COVID-19.. that inmates were subsequently transferred from San Quentin to the California Correctional Center at Susanville, a small remote community in Lassen County that, like Del Norte County, is served by a single hospital. The transfer of four inmates from San Quentin to Susanville is believed to have resulted in an outbreak at that prison, which the health officer there says may spread into the community and nearby Plumas County. Since those events, CDCR has stopped most inmate movement and again suspended intake from all county jails through July 29.

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At Wednesday’s hearing in Sacramento, CDCR Secretary Ralph Diaz defended the department’s response throughout the pandemic. “We have had setbacks such as the San Quentin outbreak but we remain steadfast in our response and dedication to meet the moment to protect our population, staff and the community,” he said. “... We can do better, and I know we will do better.” “As a lower-security prison, (CCC) has more inmates doing maintenance, thus pose a greater chance to bring the virus into their situation,” Rehwaldt told The Triplicate. “From my perspective, I’m

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Cruise 101, Crescent City to Brookings It’s an unsanctioned, unofficial cruise (as it was over the Memorial Day weekend), but local car groups and individuals are planning another “Cruising 101” event with classic cars, trucks, modifieds, the family car and cycles enjoying the ride together. It’s a way to spread some cheer a we drive by those staying home this holiday. “This cruise isn’t a political statement,” one of the organizers said.” Please no signs or banners to that effect.” But patriotic decorations are encouraged. This time, the cruise will begin in Crescent City, with a “shown-shine” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the grass field behind California Auto Image on the corner of California and Washington. Organizers are asking that people bring cash or canned and boxed food donations for the Brookings and Crescent City food banks. At 1 p.m., the cruise will begin, with vehicles following a route around Crescent City, then up 101 and around Smith River and on to (and around) Brookings, ending up where the Memorial Day cruise started at the Church of the Nazarene on North Chetco Avenue (101) in Brookings. A map packet and directions is available online: http://tiny.cc/ j2irrz

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more worried about an outbreak locally outside of Pelican Bay State Prison, where it would most likely be brought in by a staff member who may not be symptomatic.” Only two staff members had tested positive for COVID-19 in May, who have since returned to work. There have been no cases among the inmate population, according to CDCR’s patient testing tracker. The latest information on Del Norte County’s COVID-19 dashboard report shows three active cases with one hospitalized person, 51 total confirmed positive test results and 2,560 tests completed.

GOP rally in Brookings Curry County Republicans plan a “Let Freedom Ring Rally” from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. Attendees are advised to bring their own chairs. A live band, signs and food truck will be available. The event will be held in the parking lot of Goldilocks Antiques, 548 Chetco Ave., Brookings.

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