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Curry County declares drought emergency

By Julie Akins For the Pilot

When it comes to water, Oregon’s cranberry capital is in trouble. So far, Curry County is at 60% of average rainfall, and the Chetco River is 60% below the record low set back in 1992.

Curry is not alone in acknowledging a water crisis. According

to the United States Drought Monitor created by several federal agencies -the entire Western United States is in a critical state of drought.

90 percent of the West which includes Oregon, California, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona and Montana are in drought. Conditions are considered “severe” or

“exceptional."

And the demand for water continues to increase as the population increases, even in traditionally rural counties like Curry, which has grown by roughly 3% over the last decade, according to census data.

That’s a wallop to the agricultural producers of Curry County. There are 197 of them

and among the top growers are cranberry producers who account for 99% of all cranberries grown in Oregon.

But agriculture isn’t the only thing hurting- drinking water supplies are affected in Port Orford where there’s no back up water source to shrinking Hubbard Creek and the city loses 40% of its water due to an aging

transmission system.

To deal with this, the Curry County Board of Commissioners declared a drought emergency at its Wednesday meeting. They acknowledged as a group that Curry County doesn’t have the resources to deal with the situation - a move made by several More DROUGHT, Page A5

Letting nothing hold him back COVID

cases continue to drop in Curry County

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The Pilot

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Colton Cosby overcame more than just tough weather and rough terrain when he completed the 402-mile Oregon Coast Trail last week.

Below, Cosby celebrates after finishing the Oregon Coast Trail. Despite having cystic fibrosis, Cosby hiked 402 miles in 29 days.

Cosby finishes Oregon Coast Trail, dreams even bigger

By Diana Bosetti The Pilot

Traversing the 402-mile Oregon Coast Trail, dubbed OCT by seasoned hikers, involves disconnected and sometimes unsafe routes that require the navigation of tidal flows in order to proceed. Add to that a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis - a condition that mimics breathing through a straw - and 25-year-old Colton Cosby’s ambition might best be described as not a challenge, but rather a struggle.

Not that Cosby, or “CJ” as short for Colton James Cosby, saw it that way. He completed the trail solo on September 20, carrying a portable nebulizer in his 30-pound backpack in case he needed supplemental mist to open his airways. Ironically, when asked what was most challenging about the expedition, Cosby’s response was downright common - “My feet hurt,” he said.

The entire venture took 29 days to complete, or as Cosby described it: four miles per hour; 26 nights of pitching a tent; More COSBY, Page A2

Economy showing signs of improvement

By David Rupkalvis The Pilot

The economic devastation caused by COVID-19 is almost repaired, but there are still some hurdles to clear.

That was the message Guy Tauer, a regional economist with the Oregon Employment Department, shared recently.

On Tuesday, the state released its latest unemployment figures, showing Coos County dropped

from 6.6 percent unemployment in August to 6.29 percent in September. In Curry County, the move was similar as the unemployment rate dropped from 7 percent to 6.7 percent.

“We saw a little bit of a decline in the unemployment rate,” Tauer said. “We’re continuing to see a fairly tight labor market.”

Tauer said the unemployment rate in both counties is actually below the long-term average, but it remains above the pre-COVID

levels in March 2020 when both counties reported unemployment of about 5 percent.

Tauer said while there are jobs available, more than 1,800 in Coos, Curry and Douglas counties can be seen on job boards, employers are struggling to find good workers.

“What we saw across the state was an increasing number of vacancies the employers are saying are difficult to fill,” Tauer said.

While some blame the tight

labor market on increased unemployment payments, Tauer said the federal programs ended early this month. Whether the expanded payments kept people at home is not certain, he added.

“It’s really tough to say,” Tauer said. “In the states that ended benefits early, while there was an uptick of employment and earnings, the amount of people that

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Curry County continues to show signs of improvement as the Delta variant appears to be releasing its grip in the county.

After several days with low single digit cases reported, the Oregon Health Authority reported 11 new cases in Curry County on Tuesday.

That was the highest case count reported in the last week, but it was still significantly lower than cases coming in just a few weeks ago.

Over the weekend, just five new COVID cases were reported in Curry County after a report that showed two new cases Friday. No new COVID-related deaths have been reported in the last week.

Curry County’s number follow the trend in the state, which seems to be on the downslope after record cases for much of August and early September.

While the case count has dropped, there are still strong challenges to the healthcare system as hospitals, and intensive care units, are filled with patients.

According to data released by the Oregon Health Authority, there are only 78 non-ICU hospital beds open in Region 3, which includes Curry, Coos, Douglas and Lane counties. As of Tuesday, there were only five adult ICU beds available in the region.

While Curry County has shown improvements in recent weeks, both Coos and Douglas counties continue to see high numbers and new COVID-linked deaths.

Coos County reported 86 new cases and three new deaths Tuesday while Douglas County reported 85 new cases.

With the Delta variant remaining a threat as it remains highly contagious, health experts encourage local residents to take steps to prevent getting infected.

Getting vaccinated remains the best way to protect yourself, as more than 80 percent of new cases in Oregon are among the unvaccinated.

Wearing masks in public, social distancing and washing hands frequently are also recommended steps.

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one night in a hiker hut; one night in a Motel 6 (to shower and wash some clothes), and some unfortunate road walking along the 101 where 10% of the trail isn’t rooted in nature.

“That’s when my feet would hurt,” said Cosby, who at a stature of 210 pounds talked about the trek with a boyish nature.

“But I needed to do this first. I plan to do the Ice Age Trail in May or June of next year, and that’s 1,200 miles over the entire state of Wisconsin.”

A quick Google search pegs the Oregon Coast Trail at 362 miles. But that doesn’t account for the road walking that Cosby said he had to trudge between established walking paths and camp sites hence the extra and arduous 40 miles that Cosby said he wished the Oregon state park system would invest funds towards, in the interest of not only his feet, but the safety of those who tackle the trail.

Cosby, who lives in Douglas County and finished his trek at the Oregon/California border in Curry County, is used to obstacles, however, and isn’t easily deterred. Near the age of 5, Cosby had Contributed photo not yet begun to speak.

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The junior Cosby said his ultimate goal is to cross the Pacific Crest Trail, a behemoth 2,650-mile jaunt that begins at the small town of Campo at the Mexican border and reaches north to Manning Park in British Columbia.

Cosby hopes to master this and other trails while pursuing a degree in documentary filming between excursions. This could also mean a lot of travel time for Cosby’s dad, who walks with him during day trips on local trails but opts to travel from a distance in his 32-foot travel trailer during the longer hauls.

It’s obvious the duo is close. Cosby finished the Oregon Coast Trail on September 19, but decided to spend the night at Crissey State Park so that he and his dad could walk the last mile together, ceremoniously touching the state park sign with the palm of their hands.

While Cosby noted he has the support of his dad, he is also inspired by another: Nick Talbot, a County Durham, England-based climber who also has cystic fibrosis. Talbot was the first man with cystic fibrosis to summit weather-fickle Mt. Everest - on his third attempt. On his second attempt, he suffered cracked ribs and hypothermia after an 8.7 magnitude earthquake caused an avalanche that killed many climbers, including his friend and Google Executive Dan Fredinburg.

The climbing community, though vast, is nonetheless close knit. Talbot responded to a request for comment from the Curry Coastal Pilot about Cosby’s achievement.

“First of all, a big congratulations to Colton,” Talbot said. “402 miles is impressive for anyone to do, let alone someone with CF (cystic fibrosis).

He must have overcome so much to achieve this.

I'm happy that my Everest challenge has encouraged Colton to push impressive new boundaries, and I hope all CFers get to live their best life and push their own personal boundaries whatever they may be.”

“That has made my day,” responded Cosby, who was eating his first post-hike, home-cooked breakfast when notified of Talbot’s words.

Talbot echoed Cosby’s drive to keep pushing forward.

“I was inspired to climb by the desire to push boundaries and raise profile and money for CF charities around the world,” he said. “It's really tough having challenging goals with CF because it is so much harder to become as fit as other people, deal with lower lung capacity and potential infections and continue treatments.

Sometimes, you have to develop special techniques to deal with CF to achieve your goal.”

As for his next excursion? Cosby conceded he will need to give up his penchant for junk food, opting instead for a high-protein and nutrient rich diet.

“This time I was able to complete the trip with a basic outline that was loosely planned,” he said. “But the next time I will need to eat healthier in order to meet the 10-20 miles of walking a day.”

The senior Cosby, perhaps still recuperating from the month prior, was more inclined to reflect on the day’s one-mile walk to the finish line.

"It was a very emotional time. He's got a disease,” David Cosby said. “He's gonna die with it sooner or later, we just don't know when. Until then, he wants to get as much out of life as possible."

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months of planning and painting.

This great mural is 10 feet high and 50 feet long and is truly a community inspired work of art that is pleasing to the eye and a must see.

The big reveal of the mural will take place Sunday, October 3, at 2 p.m.

It is located on the Curry County fairgrounds in south end of the lower pavilion.

Follow directional signs once you are at the fairgrounds.

All are welcome and invited to attend the mural reveal event. Many believe it will be impressive and appreciated by artists, art enthusiasts and in general by anyone who wants to see something one of a kind and out of the ordinary.

John Robert Deck, Sr. October 7, 1930 – September 5, 2021

John Robert Deck, Sr; died after a brief illness on Sunday, September 5, 2021, a month short of his 91st birthday.

On October 7, 1930, John was born in Santa Anna, California, to John Martin and Virginia (Ruth) Deck. John’s mom, Ruth, died when he was still an toddler. John spent his early childhood in Orange, and the family eventually moved to a farm in Garden Grove. John enjoyed working on the farm and maintaining equipment.

Early in John’s life, Ruth’s father, respectfully referred to as Grandfather Roberts, mentored him in business and financial skills that John built on for the rest of his life. (John sought to pass this same knowledge to his children and grandchild.)

John met the love of his life, Dorothy L. Collins while attending Garden Grove High School. He played football in high school and kept a picture of the team on his office wall as a reminder. John and Dorothy were married on November 27, 1949 (71 years).

After high school, John attended Santa Anna community college for several years until he landed a job at Johnson Tractor in Riverside, California. While employed from 1950 to 1974, John worked as a Diesel Mechanic, Service Manager, and Equipment Acquisition. While at Johnson Tractor, John obtained his Private Pilot’s license for work-related travel and was active in Riverside Toastmasters.

After leaving Johnson Tractor, John and Dorothy moved to Brookings, Oregon, in 1975, purchasing Brookings Supply (later to became Napa Auto Parts). John and Dorothy sold the store in 1999, retiring a second time to enjoy RVing and fishing together. John also became reacquainted with his love for gardening, growing onions, garlic, and other vegetables and berries.

While in Brookings, John was a member of Rotary Club, Brooking Elks, and Board member of the Brookings/Harbor Ambulance Association. John enjoyed shooting Black power and was part of the Jed Smith Mountain Men and the Chetco Long rifles.

John is survived by his wife Dorothy and three children, John R Deck, Jr., Larry Deck, and Pam Dale; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

We will remember John for his infectious smile, great laugh, and his firm handshake. John always sought to treat people fairly and look for the good in people.

His most significant achievement was practicing the lessons he learned from Grandfather Roberts and passing that same knowledge on to the family. (Though a close second was catching a nice steelhead or salmon.)

At the end of each day, John would enjoy sitting and watching a beautiful South Coast sunset. So, the next time you see one, remember John and give thanks; because that is what the family will be doing!

No services are planned at this time.

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Obituaries

Guy Lawrence Wienert

Guy Lawrence Wienert entered the kingdom of heaven on August 26, 2021 in Springfield, Oregon surrounded by his 2 children. Guy was born on August 28, 1953 in Downey, California to Betty Lee Wienert and John Hugo Wienert. Soon after his birth he moved with his parents to live on Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay Area. Guy’s father was an active-duty United States Coast Guardsman and stationed as a member of the Alcatraz Lighthouse detail.

A few years later his parents separated, and he moved with his mother and younger brother to live with his grandparents in Garden Grove, California.

His mother remarried and settled in Bellflower Calif. After his mother and stepfather separated, Guy and his brother became

Wards of the court and were placed into the foster care system. Guy moved many times throughout the Southern California area, moving home to home. His experience as a foster child allowed him to learn about many different cultures and gave him a heart for the poor and less fortunate, and somehow gave him a positive outlook on life.

Guy loved to swim and especially loved the beach, and the Chetco River. He loved sports and played competitively in baseball, football, and basketball. His favorite sport was baseball, his favorite team was the Chicago Cubs. He was a baseball varsity letterman in high school, although his fondest memories included playing softball in a Tuxedo in Brookings. He graduated from Bell High School in 1971.

During his last years of high school, he started hitch hiking from Southern California to Brookings, eventually in the early 70’s he decided to stay in Brookings and never leave.

In 1987 he married Patricia Scott and together they had 2 children. Raising his children was the greatest joy of Guy’s life. Although their marriage didn’t work, Guy loved Patt until the day

Bjorn Strom

Bjorn Strom, loving husband of Garnet Strom for 48 years, and father of Kristoffer Strom and Michael Strom, passed away at the age of 85.

Bjorn was born in Dram-

men, Norway. He served in the Norwegian Air Force.

Later he worked as a seaman on several ships as a mechanic. In 1965 Bjorn moved to San Jose, CA. In 1972 Bjorn married Garnet Bearup. Bjorn retired from United Airlines after working for 35 years. After retiring, the couple moved to Brookings, OR. In 2014 they moved to Crescent City, CA. Memorial Service will be at The Crescent City Church of the Nazarene on October 9th at 2:00pm.

he died.

Guy was a lily bulb farmer for Hastings for 30+ years, in the 1980’s him and Norm Hanscam grew garlic, which eventually led them to Hastings. For the last 8 years of his life, he drove taxi where he was able to use the cab to serve others, every time his children talked to him, he was helping someone.

His great love of Music was always an important part of his life. His favorite music was the Beatles.

From the time they first invaded America until his passing. His favorite song was “in my Life”, which his daughter and he danced to at her wedding.

Nothing compared to his love for God and his family. He deeply loved his brothers and sisters, and his children were his greatest treasure.

Guy is survived by his children Jessica (Joshua) de Meurers (Vancouver, WA) and Ricky Wienert, (Redmond, OR). Siblings Rick Wienert (NC), Lori Wood, Danny Mckee,

Erik Wienert, and Mary Martinelli (CA). His sister Lori and their spouses raised their 5 children (all born within 28 months of each other) as siblings, Cory Wood (CA), Ashley Power, and Blaine Power (CO) were also his children.

He was also survived by numerous other nieces, and nephews-he was uncle Guy to every kid he met. He had a lot of friends he was survived by but we feel like we need to highlight Norm Hanscam, Nick Anderson, Dave Monaghan, and Jill Aardappel.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, brother Randy, foster mom Mrs. Waterman, Grandmother Louis, Sandy Peterson, brother-in-law Jeff Power, and many friends.

A small group of family gathered to spread his ashes on September 11, there will be a big camp out celebration sometime in the future at Nook Bar.

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How I learned to love maggots

By Dave Marston

If you’re one of those people who composts everything you can think of because you want to build up your garden soil, you might — like me this summer — learn to love the maggots of black soldier flies. They put composting on speed dial.

When other volunteers planted or weeded at our community garden, I took on running two spinning composting bins. I filled both 50-gallon composters with kitchen scraps and woody material. But surprise, two Sundays later, black soldier flies had appeared. I’d inadvertently attracted them by leaving the bins in a state of putrescence, because while I was gone for a couple of weeks, no one tended them. They stunk up the place, but the good news was that soldier flies had detected that delicious rot and moved right in.

Peering into the bin, I saw nothing but the flies’ off-white larvae wriggling over each other.

All that remained were pistachio hulls and wood chips. My first instinct was to call an exterminator, but after watching YouTube and seeing 200,000 fly larvae demolish a pizza, I realized the endless possibilities of maggots — and not just for gardeners.

I’ve come to think of the creatures as nature’s high-tech answer to organic waste. Simply spread the larvae on rotting food — or animal or human poop, for that matter — and they will chew the mess into something remarkably small. (To start your own colony, check out the many YouTube videos that provide helpful tips.)

Wyoming Extension Service entomologist Scott Schell is a fan of black soldier flies. He calls barnyard flies “filth flies” because they stomp around in poop and then hop on food in our kitchens, spreading bacteria that can make people sick. Even nastier, he says, are the stable flies that suck the blood of mammals.

Black soldier flies, however, don’t bite. They look something like wasps, and their wriggling larvae can chew through organic material and double their body weight in a day. You could call them the super-grubs of any compost heap.

Black soldier flies, Hermetia illucens, are present on six continents and in most states.

The adult flies live just two weeks, using up the vast stores of energy accumulated during their five stages of pupation. While growing, the young larvae nosh like guests at an all-you-can-eat buffet, taking short breaks to digest and poop. Schell calls black soldier flies “a biological deterrent since their voracious menu includes larvae of all flies…filth flies included.”

Their poop is called “frass,” and it needs more time curing before it can be used as a soil

Dave Marston amendment. Because the flies’ wondrous guts break down bacteria of all kind, frass contains no pathogens such as E. coli.

For chicken farms or dairy operations that swim in animal waste (one dairy cow produces 120 pounds of manure daily), black soldier flies can seem miraculous. But there’s even more to admire because the grubs themselves may be wriggling gold. With a fat content of up to 35 percent, protein up to 50 percent (depending on what they eat) and plenty of calcium, they are a super-food for fish or poultry, reports Nature.com.

Because millions of acres of arable land go into cultivating food for animals, and because overfishing has harmed fish populations, the United Nations champions maggots and insect production. Last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture authorized the sale of insect larvae to commercial fish and chicken farms.

As rural Western towns suburbanize, black soldier flies could also reduce what gets dumped in landfills, but only if kitchen waste gets separated from ordinary trash. Organic waste is a great producer of methane, aka renewable natural gas, and once you remove materials that rot from landfills, you slow climate change.

As a sign of things to come, Enviroflight, a division of Darling Ingredients, is already running a commercial-scale Black Flies business in Maysville, Kentucky. It produces pet food and recently announced plans to build a second facility.

As the West grows in population, dealing with not-in-mybackyard issues like smell and flies will move to the top of many municipalities’ to-do lists.

So just imagine a future where castoff organic waste is upcycled right in the neighborhood, where it’s turned into garden compost, chicken feed and, one day, even biodiesel for buses.

Dave Marston is the publisher of Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, a nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He lives part-time in Colorado.

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It’s time to stop shipping water across the Rockies

By David O. Williams It was 1952 when the cities of Aurora and Colorado Springs first started gobbling up water rights in a remote, high mountain valley on the state’s Western Slope. The valley is called Homestake, and now, those same cities want even more of its pure water.

In western Colorado, where only about 20% of Colorado’s population lives, all water tries to flow toward the Pacific Ocean.

On the east side, where most people live, water flows to the Atlantic. To bring the water from the west side to the east side of the Rockies requires lots of money and lots of pipelines.

But money isn’t much of a barrier when your population is exploding: Colorado Springs, with 478,961 residents, and Aurora, with 386,261, need more water. And they aim to get it even if it must cross under the Continental Divide and damage a fragile and ancient wetland called a “fen” in the process.

The new reservoir the two cities plan to build would be five miles downstream from their existing Homestake Reservoir and called Whitney Reservoir after a creek that flows into Homestake Creek.

There’s also a Whitney Park within the nearby Holy Cross Wilderness Area, which could lose some 500 acres if the new reservoir goes through.

But protesters are already active, and conservation groups are threatening lawsuits. Meanwhile, the cities have already quietly begun test drilling at four possible dam sites on U.S. Forest Service land along Homestake Creek.

Obstacles, however, are popping up. The Forest Service says it won’t even consider a reservoir proposal that shrinks a wilderness area, and the cities would have to get that approval from both Congress and the White House.

The U.S. congressman for the district, rising Democratic star

David O. Williams Joe Neguse, has also made it clear he doesn’t support shrinking a designated wilderness or damaging wetlands. Local leaders are also chiming in: “A Whitney Reservoir would irreparably change and harm our community,” said Minturn Mayor John Widerman and Red Cliff Mayor Duke Gerber, who co-wrote a letter to the Forest Service. Both represent small towns dependent on tourism and outdoor recreation.

State Sen. Kerry Donovan, a Democrat who grew up in the nearby ski town of Vail, also wrote the Forest Service to oppose the dam: “I cannot express how sternly the citizens of my district … oppose water diversion projects to Front Range communities.”

Another issue, and for some it’s the most critical, is the fate of valuable “fen” wetlands that would be destroyed by a dam and reservoir. “This is one of the finest wetlands we can find on our forest — it’s unbelievable,” White River National Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams told Aspen Journalism in 2019.

“You can mitigate, but you can’t replace 10,000 years of work.”

Nor can you turn the clock back to 1952, when Colorado’s population was 1.36 million,

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compared to 5.7 million today, and the global land and ocean temperature was 1.52 degrees Fahrenheit cooler. Climate change, scientists say, will cause the Colorado River to lose up to 31% of its historical flow by 2052. That prediction was a factor in a recent, first-ever federal water shortage declaration.

“When Colorado Springs and Aurora got their water right, the [Holy Cross] wilderness wasn’t there and wetlands at that time were something we were just filling in,” said Jerry Mallett, president of the local conservation group Colorado Headwaters.

“Since then (wetlands) have become an extremely valuable resource because of what they can do for groundwater recharge, addressing climate change — all kinds of things.”

Then there’s the issue of Kentucky bluegrass, Colorado’s landscaping groundcover of choice.

Kentucky gets more than 50 inches of rain a year compared to the Front Range average of 17, so why pump western Colorado’s high-elevation water through the Rockies for lawns?

Colorado photographer and conservationist John Fielder, who says he’s been just about everywhere within the nearly 123,000-acre Holy Cross Wilderness Area, wants people to just look at his images of the fen wetlands along Homestake Creek, and then ask themselves these questions: “Is anything more sublime and fertile and life-giving than a 10,000-or-more-year-old fen wetland? You can’t “mitigate” the loss of ancient wetlands by creating a manmade wet place somewhere else. No more water to the Front Range.”

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Oregon’s nine tribes ask for voice in water planning The following commentary summarizes a letter to Gov. Kate Brown from the leaders of Oregon’s nine federally recognized Indian tribes. The letter was delivered Sept. 21.

of our culture. Our understanding of these truths is based upon a legacy of survival and reliance on our Oregon oceans, rivers and lakes. Whether we are planning for one year or 100 years, any water vision must, at its core, restore and protect cold, clean water.

As modern Oregonians we have not done this well. It is time for a step forward.

Our tribes and their fisheries lived together before Oregon existed. Our ancestors understood that they had to live in a balanced relationship with oceans, rivers, creeks, lakes, springs, marshes, and the flora and fauna that depend upon them. There was, and is, no other way to survive.

Many modern Oregonians, however, act as if there are no consequences or natural limitations of our water

consumption, including groundwater.

Our people have seen the changes to our waters and our lands caused by mismanagement. There is a very real threat of extinction for steelhead, salmon, lamprey, suckers and other species in our oceans, streams, rivers and lakes.

We have known of these problems for a long time.

The extinction of these vital fisheries would equate to the genocide of our people and the end of our irreplaceable lifeways — because these resources form essential parts of who we are. The extinction of native fisheries is completely unacceptable to our nations. Whether intentional or not, we know our state is treading a dangerous path in several watersheds.

We have seen many planning processes come

certainty due to COVID. Tauer said some older workers have stayed away due to concerns over catching COVID, and younger workers have struggled with schools opening and closing and finding daycare.

“How much will it change in the next month?” he asked. “There’re too much in play. What will happen with schools? Will schools be able to stay open? It’s hard to figure out how this will play out over time.”

In Coos County, the job gains have been fairly strong, but Curry County has lagged a little. Tauer said that is largely due to differences in the neighboring counties.

“Curry County is quite a bit smaller and a little more dependent on leisure and hospitality,” he said. “Definitely a smaller economy so not as diverse.”

Tauer said the biggest struggles throughout the pandemic and now in finding workers is in leisure and hospitality, with businesses such as restau-

rants, hotels and others struggling.

But, he added, the pandemic has not spared any sector.

The Office of Economic Analysis recently released a study that predicts over the next year the labor market will remain tight with more jobs available than workers. The study predicts growing wages as a result.

But ultimately, Tauer said, COVID will play a role in how that works out.

“So much is unknown,” he said. “Fortunately, case counts have edged down in the last couple of weeks.”

Even with the uncertainty, the local economies are showing signs of life, and the good news is expected to continue in the coming months.

“We’re still slowly improving,” Tauer said. “A lot of it will be dependent on how fast consumers are comfortable living the lives they did in 2019. That will depend on vaccinations and variants and, of course, government response to case numbers.”

and bears move into the urban interfaces. Pastures are brown; hay yields are Continued From Page A1 down, and prices are up; producers are selling cattle. other Oregon counties More than 76% of including Deschutes, Jeffer- Oregon is in “extreme son, Crook, Harney, Maldrought” which has the heur, Sherman, Wallowa same features as severe and Klamath. drought but also includes The declaration triggers a extremely low reservoirs request to Oregon Governor Kate Brown who can, if she wishes, issue an executive order which directs the state’s Department of Agriculture to seek federal aid.

The first step is to do what the board of commissioners did Wednesday.

With agricultural producers creating a $33 million industry - a lot in Curry County rides on water resources and a continued drought could create dire circumstances not only to its chief industry, but also to its residents.

In addition, the emergency declaration discusses the extreme risk of wildfire as a result of water shortages which it describes as “inevitable in 2022.”

The emergency declaration vote was two in favor and one opposed, with Chris Paasch voting no.

Paasch argued that a hard rain in June combined with what he believes will be a wetter winter may prevent the declaration from being necessary.

He suggested that it would be better “to wait and see how things look in the spring.”

But the rest of the commissioners felt it would be best to get on the record now and in line for whatever help may become available, given that a spreading drought will create demand on aid dollars.

99.3% of Oregon is considered to be in “severe drought” according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which means fire risk increases, marshes dry up, little water is available for waterfowl and wildlife

and irrigation water scarcity. Curry County has seven and a half fewer inches of water than normal and is the driest it’s been in 127 years.

100% of people in Curry County are affected by drought, according to the Atmospheric Administration.

Dear Gov. Brown, We the nine sovereign tribes of Oregon thank you for your leadership in recognizing that our great state needs a water vision with at least a 100-year view. We are all dedicated to improving this beautiful place that we now call Oregon.

We have met as the tribes of Oregon to share and discuss our beliefs, concerns and needs for an Oregon water vision.

Each of us is a distinct and unique sovereign, but we have all reached agreement regarding these issues.

Water is sacred. Water is life. Water is the heartbeat

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lost benefits was greater.

How will it play out in September? There’s so many moving parts going on.”

Tauer said hearing from employers is not the only evidence of a tight labor market.

He has seen it himself.

“That’s a big challenge,” he said. “In the Medford area, we had a job fair. We had around 60 employers and around 50 people looking for jobs. It’s nothing like it used to be.

We would have that many waiting in the lobby and a line out the door and down the block.”

A year ago, at the peak of the pandemic shutdowns, there were 2,045 jobs available. Today, in Coos, Curry and Douglas counties, that number is close to 7,000.

In addition to added unemployment benefits, Tauer said there were other factors keeping people from looking for work.

The biggest is the un-

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and go. If a plan fails to take on these issues, it will fail to create acceptable solutions. The truth is that the state and the tribes in Oregon know the main barriers to healthy oceans, rivers, and waters. We all have known for some time.

What is missing is the will to change the way we do business. Our water and those who depend on it have paid the price.

As Oregon’s “water vision” initiative moves forward, and to ensure that

our voices will be clearly heard in all that process might entail, the tribes request the following: 1. By executive order, establish a “Tribe-Agency Water Vision Task Force” to include representation from Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes and the nine state agencies identified in Oregon’s Water Re- sources Strategy. The goal of this group would be to fully coordinate the vision and goals of a holistic water vision.

2. Collaborate with each of our tribes to develop specific recommendations for the water plan. Each of our sovereign tribes may have unique, specific interests pertinent to water resources and/or water infrastructure within their ancestral areas.

All of Oregon’s tribes are eager and willing to engage.

All regards, The nine sovereign tribes of Oregon

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The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purposed to be: 651 J Street, Crescent City, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of 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: $227,188.72 (estimated). In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by 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

the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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 916939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 210106R. 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION CALL : 916939-0772 C/O C.N.A. FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as said Trustee. 2020 CAMINO DEL RIO N. #230 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92108 (619) 2976740 DATE: 9/15/2021 KIMBERLY CURRAN TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER NPP0396058 To: TRIPLICATE 09/24/2021, 10/- 01/2021, 10/08/2021 -----------------------------------------NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, based on a “preliminary analysis”, the acting lead agency intends to adopt a negative declaration for the project(s) listed on this notice.

A copy of the proposed Negative Declaration is available for public review at the Community Development Department, Planning Division, 981 H Street, Suite 110, Crescent City, CA, 95531.

The public review period for proposed negative declarations is 30 days from the date of this notice. This proposed negative declaration is intended for adoption by the Del Norte County Planning Commission as “lead agency”. The Commission will consider the project(s) listed at the following hearing: DATE OF HEARING: November 3, 2021 TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE OF HEARING: VIA Zoom (media.del- norte. ca.us) *** Environmental Review of a Storage Facility Expansion.

The applicant plans to add 81 storage units that would be located in three separate new single story buildings approximately 2,500 square feet (25’ wide by 100’ long), 4,000 square feet (40’ wide by 100’ long) and 2,500 square feet (25’ wide by 100’ long).

The total square footage is 9,000 square feet. The west half is developed with three single story storage buildings totaling 13,500 square feet.

The new metal buildings would

an area cleared during a prior subdivision. Primary access to the storage units would be from the existing encroachment from S. Railroad Avenue that serves the existing storage units. A biological assessment was prepared for the project which did not identify any sensitive habitat or wetlands on the parcel or within 100 feet of the parcel.

The General Plan Land Use designation for the property is General Commercial and the Zoning designation is C-2 District (Light Commercial).

B36521C - APN 117-020-051 located at 1565 S. Railroad Avenue, Crescent City, CA. ITEM(S) TO BE CONSIDERED: DATE: September 20, 2021 Del Norte County Planning Division PUBLISH: September 24, 2021 Community Development Dept.

-----------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DEL NORTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the COUNTY OF DEL NORTE will hold a public hearing to consider the requests listed below. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO APPEAR AND BE HEARD. Comments may be submitted in writing at, or prior to, the hearing. Those wishing to be notified of the final action must submit a written request. Appeals must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by September 24, 2021. If you challenge the decision of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

DATE OF HEARING: October 6, 2021 TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE OF HEARING: VIA Zoom (media.del- norte. ca.us) ***Use Permit to Replace Building w/Non-Conforming Setback. Use Permit to Replace a Legal Non-Conforming Building with a Nonconforming Setback.

The applicant proposes to replace an existing 25 feet long x 22 feet wide accessory building located adjacent to a well with a new building. The existing structure is located on the property line, and was constructed prior to implementation of the current zoning ordinance that requires a 10-foot setback on the side.

It has fallen into disrepair and requires reconstruction.

Approval of the use permit is required to allow applicant to replace existing structure in the present location. Based on a field review of the project site, reconstruction of the building in the existing location will not create health or safety issues. The project area has a General Land Use designation of Rural Residential - one dwelling unit per acre (RR 1/1) and a Zoning of R- 1A District (Residential and Agricultural - one acre minimum lot size). UP2118 - APN 122-240-005 located at 4917 North Bank Rd., Crescent City, CA 95531.

Please contact the County Planning Division at (707) 4647254 with any questions.

DATE: September 13, 2021 Del Norte County Planning Division PUBLISH: September 22, 2021 Community Development Dept.

-----------------------------------------NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Claims against the Estate of Thomas Ray Buie, Deceased, Curry County Circuit Court Case No.\~ 21PB07675, are required to be presented to the Personal Representative, Thomas A. Buie, c/o Claudia F. Dean, Marek & Lanker, LLP, 810 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97333, within four (4) months from September 24, 2021, the date of first publication, or such claims may be barred.

Any person whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative.

MAREK & LANKER, LLP, Attorneys IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Petition of: Kayah NorrisLawhon CASE NO. CVPT-2021-1129 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Lawhon filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Kayah NorrisLawhon to Proposed name: Kayah Norris

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: December 17, 2021 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: ONE 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: September 9, 2021 /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court Published: September 24th, October 1st, 8th, and 15th 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T325893 -----------------------------------------NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On October 27, 2021, at the hour of 11:00 o’ clock a.m. at the Curry County Courthouse, front steps, 29821 Ellensburg, Gold Beach, Oregon, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 97904 W Benham Lane, Brookings, Oregon 97415.

The court case number is 19CV50418, where NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER is plaintiff, and BONITA R TRIPLETT, JULIE RAITER; NANCY C HILLIARD, DISCOVER BANK, RAY KLEIN INC., CURRY COUNTY, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Curry County Sheriff’s Office.

For more information on this sale go to: www.oregonsheriffs. com/sales.htm -----------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE OF CLAIMS For the Estate of Kenneth Lynn Chilson in the Circuit Court for Curry County, Oregon, for the above-named decedent in case number 21PB07747. The Personal Representative is Carla Jay Hines. The address for which claims can be presented and the Attorney for the Personal Representative is: Nathan Garcia, Attorney at Law PC, P.O. Box 2724, Brookings, Oregon 97415; or claims can be presented to: Carla Jay Hines, 509 Stardust, Crawford, TX 76638-2880. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, 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, Nathan L. Garcia, Attorney at Law PC. The date of first publication is September 24, 2021.

-----------------------------------------NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Claims against the Estate of Helen Louise Buie, Deceased, Curry County Circuit Court Case No.\~ 21PB07676, are required to be presented to the Personal Representative, Thomas A. Buie, c/o Claudia F. Dean, Marek & Lanker, LLP, 810 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97333, within four (4) months from September 24, 2021, the date of first publication, or such claims may be barred.

Any person whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative.

MAREK & LANKER, LLP, Attorneys -----------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT “Advocacy Associates”

Advocacy Associates 422 9th Street Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: n/a

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

Signed: Claudia C Smith This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 09/01/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20210117 Publish: September 17th, 24th, and October 1st, 8th 2021 Del Norte Triplicate 325255 -----------------------------------------NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Humboldt Moving & Storage 1528 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531 Notice of Lien Sale on the following listed Units.

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. LV-5 Issac Byrne 100 Elk Valley Road #3 Crescent City, CA 95531 LIEN SALE WILL BE HELD: Date: Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Humboldt Moving & Storage 1528 Northcrest Dr. Crescent City, CA 95531 Publish:\~ Sept. 17 & 24, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T325476 -----------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT “Six Rivers Safety” The following person/s is/are doing business as: Six Rivers Safety 120 Sierra Wood Rd. Gasquet, CA 95543 This Business is conducted by: a married couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed: Kimberly Smith This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 09/13/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20210122 Publish: September 17th, 24th, and October 1st, 8th 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T325590 -----------------------------------------NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Humboldt Moving & Storage 1528 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531 Notice of Lien Sale on the following listed Units.

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. A-10 Lily Ryan 993 Jaccard Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 30 Danielle Stover 942 A Street Smith River, CA 95567 LIEN SALE WILL BE HELD: Date: Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Humboldt Moving & Storage 1528 Northcrest Dr. Crescent City, CA 95531 Publish:\~ Sept. 17 & 24, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T325475 -----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY In the Matter of the Estate of: MILDRED FRANCIS COLE LAUNER, Deceased.

Case No. 21PB07388 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Notice is hereby given that Lance Salcido has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with proper vouchers, to Lance Salcido c/o Paul Pierson, 16210 E. Hoffeldt Lane #6, 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

tional information from the records of the court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative, Paul Pierson.

DATED and first published: September 17th, 2021. /s/ Paul Pierson Paul Pierson, OSB #88288 Attorney for Personal Representative Curry Pilot P325676 -----------------------------------------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DIANA E. RANDRUP CASE No. CVPB-2021-7052 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DIANA E. RANDRUP, DIANA WEIL RANDRUP A Petition for Probate has been filed by: KIRSTEN S. RANDRUP in the superior Court of California, County of: DEL NORTE The Petition for Probate requests that: KIRSTEN S. RANDRUP be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 10/01/21 Time: 10:00 A.M. Dept.: 2 Address of court: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA, 95531 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later or either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. you may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for petitioner: CHRIS DOEHLE PO BOX 1321 Crescent City CA 95531 (707) 465-1388 -----------------------------------------NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Benner Mini Storage 1600 Breen Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Notice of Lien Sale on the following listed Units: Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 243 Jeri Faulkner 3689 Hawthorne Ave.#4 Salem, OR 97301 Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 1102 Christine Braun 991 Kern Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Lien sale will be held: Date: September 25, 2021 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Benner Mini Storage 1600 Breen Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Publish 9/10/21, 9/17/21, 9/24/21

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT “Wild Oak Tie-Dye” The following person/s is/are doing business as: Wild Oak Tie-Dye 1200 Ferndale Lane Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a married couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 9/1/2021 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: Douglas Glenn Kelly This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 09/02/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20210118 Publish: September 10th, 17th, 24th and October 1st 2021 Del Norte Triplicate 324967 -----------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT “Heavy Metal Welding” The following person/s is/are doing business as: Heavy Metal Welding 640 Elk Valley Road 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: 8/1/2021

and Present name: Rowan Xylia Goodwin to Proposed name: Rowan Xylia Sylvester-Goodwin

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: Bradley Lambert

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: October 1st, 2021 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: ONE 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 Proof of service shall be given to mother and guardians 15 days before hearing.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 8/26/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20210114 Publish: September 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th 2021 Del Norte Triplicate 324432 -----------------------------------------IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Petition of: Aaron Goodwin and Megan Silvester CASE NO. CVPT-2021- 1172 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Aaron Goodwin and Megan Sylvester filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Braven Atticus Goodwin to Proposed name: Braven Atticus Sylvester-Goodwin

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The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

Tuesday 9/14 ● At 4:49 a.m. the police responded to the 1100 block of Chetco Avenue after a caller reported stalking. ● At 8:34 a.m. the police responded to the Goldilocks lot to conduct a warrant service. An adult male was arrested on a valid warrant and transported to jail without incident. ● At 9:25 a.m. the police responded to highway 101 near SWOCC after a caller reported illegal camping. ● At 12:23 p.m. the police responded to the 300 block of 5th street after a caller reported theft.

An adult male was arrested for theft from Fred Meyer and released with a court citation. ● At 4:49 p.m. the police responded to Grocery Outlet after a caller reported criminal trespass. Adult males attempted to steal some items from the store and were trespassed from the store and property. ● At 5:04 p.m. the police conducted a rescue operation at the 600 block of Hemlock street. ● At 5:10 p.m. the police responded to the 300 block of alder street after a caller reported criminal mischief.

Officers mediate a dispute between neighbors, who were warned for disorderly conduct. ● At 6:21 p.m. the police conducted a traffic stop at the 800 block of Old County Road. The driver was given a verbal warning for speeding. ● At 6:30 p.m. firefighters responded to Mill Beach after a caller reported a fire. Fire personnel extinguished two fires on Mill Beach and associated adults were trespassed from the property. ● At 8:13 p.m. the police responded to Azalea Park after a caller reported criminal trespass. Adults

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camping in the park were advised to pick up their trash and move along. ● At 10:13 p.m. the police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Chetco Avenue and 5th street. The driver was cited for driving while suspended and illegal u-turn. A licensed passenger took over driving responsibilities. ● At 10:30 p.m. the police responded to the 400 block of Fir Street after a caller reported illegal camping. ● At 11:27 p.m. the police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Chrissy Cir and highway 101. The driver was cited for careless driving, speeding 97mph in a 35mph area and failing to carry current registration.

Wednesday 9/15 ● At 8:05 a.m. the police responded to the intersection of Highway 101 and Harris Beach after a caller reported a safety hazard for upcoming traffic. ● At 11:50 a.m. the police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Beach Avenue and Chetco Avenue. The driver was cited for speeding 14mph above the speed limit, he was given a verbal warning for failing to maintain lane of travel. ● At 12:07 p.m. the police responded to the North Bank of Chetco River Road after a caller reported a traffic crash with no injury. ● At 1:54 p.m. the police responded to the 300 block of South Hazel after a caller reported criminal mischief. ● At 2:00 p.m. the police responded to the 1400 block of Scott Lane after a caller reported harassment over the phone. ● At 2:52 p.m. the police responded to 1st street after a caller reported a dispute. ● At 3:23 p.m. the police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Chetco Avenue and Willow. The driver was given a verbal warning for failing to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. ● At 4:11 p.m. the police responded to the 300 block

of 5ht street after a caller reported a traffic crash with no injury. ● At 5:02 p.m. the police conducted a warrant service at the 300 block of 5th street. A male was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant out of Jackson County and released with a citation, He was also warned for disorderly conduct and formally trespassed from Blue Coast Inn. ● At 6:04 p.m. the police responded to the 800 block of Chetco Avenue after a caller reported an adult male was blocking Burger King drive through. The driver had been looking at his phone and neglected to pull forward. He was cited for driving while revoked and advised to park the vehicle until a licensed driver could move it. ● At 7:28 p.m. the police responded to the 300 block of 5th street after a caller reported a criminal mischief. A citizen had vehicle tires slashed while the car was parked at Fred Meyer. ● At 8:59 p.m. the police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Chetco Avenue and Oak street. The driver was given a verbal warning for defective equipment. ● At 9:07 p.m. the police conducted another traffic stop at the intersection of Chetco Avenue and bridge street. The driver was given a verbal warning for failing to maintain the lane of travel. ● At 9:28 p.m. the police conducted a traffic stop on Chetco Avenue, the driver was given a verbal warning for defective equipment.

Thursday 9/16 ● At 6:51 a.m. the police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of highway 101 and Lucky Lane.

The driver was cited for driving while suspended, he was also given a verbal warning for speeding and failing to maintain a lane of travel. ● At 7:44 a.m. the police conducted a welfare check at the 15800 block of Sunset Strip. ● At 7:54 a.m. firefighters responded to the 16000 block of Boat Bassin Road

after a caller reported a fire. ● At 8:40 a.m. the police responded to the 200 block of Del Norte Lane after a caller reported an animal complaint. ● At 11:16 a.m. the police responded to the 700 block of 1 street after a caller reported a dispute.

An adult male arrested for domestic menacing and harassment after punching his girlfriend during a dispute. He was transported to jail without incident. ● At 2:50 p.m. the police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of highway 101 and frontage street.

The driver was given a verbal warning for failing to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. ● At 12:59 p.m. the police responded to the 1000 block of Chetco Avenue after a caller reported illegal camping. ● At 1:11p.m. the police responded to the 96000 block of Lone Ranch parkway after a caller reported criminal trespass. Two adults were directed to clean up the garbage from around their vehicles and were formally trespassed from the property. ● At 2:56 p.m. the police responded to the 1600 block of highway 101 north after a caller reported criminal mischief. A male reportedly vandalized a travel kiosk at a rest area.

Subject was confronted by the officer and denied any wrongdoing. ● At 4:22 p.m. the police conducted a welfare check at the North Bank Chetco River Road. ● At 6:15 p.m. the police responded to the 900 block of Chetco Avenue after a caller reported harassment.

A male was arrested for assault IV and harassment after beating two persons with a stick. He was released with a court citation due to lodging limitations at the jail. ● At 11:33 p.m. the police responded to the 16200 block of highway 101 south after a caller reported threats.

Friday 9/17 ● At 6:47 a.m. the police responded to the 800 block

of Chetco Avenue after a caller reported disorderly conduct. A male trespassed from local business after being advised to stop panhandling and yelling at staff. ● At 8:42 a.m. the police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Chetco Avenue and 5th street. ● At 10:43 a.m. the police responded to the 1300 block of Chetco Avenue after a caller reported a loud noise. ● At 11:35 a.m. the police responded to the 300 block of 5th street after a caller reported panhandling. 3 males were warned for panhandling and moved along. ● At 12:33 p.m. the police responded to the intersection of Dawson and Chetco Avenue after a caller reported illegal dumping. ● At 4:34 p.m. the police conducted a welfare check at the 16300 block of Lower Harbor Road. ● At 6:16 p.m. the police responded to the 300 block of Spruce Street after a caller reported criminal trespass. ● At 8:33 p.m. the police responded to the 1200 block of Chetco Avenue after a caller reported criminal trespass. ● At 10:31 p.m. the police responded to the 700 block of Pioneer Road after a caller reported disorderly conduct.

Saturday 9/18 No reports Sunday 9/19 ● At 4:22 a.m. the police responded to the 1600 block of highway 101 after a caller reported a tree down. ● At 2:19 p.m. the police responded to North Bank after a caller reported a traffic crash without injury. ● At 3:52 p.m. the police conducted a warrant service. An adult was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant out of Del Norte County which was served by court citation. He was also cited for Operating without drive privilege and failing to carry current proof of vehicle insurance. ● At 11:30 p.m. the

police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Chetco Avenue and Mill Beach. The driver was given a verbal warning for speeding. ● At 11:34 p.m. the police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Chetco Avenue and heather street. The driver was cited for going 59 mph in a 35mph area.

Monday 9/20 ● At 1:25 a.m. the police responded to the highway 101 on Chetco Bridge after a caller reported a traffic crash with no injury. A utility trailer in tow came unhitched from pickup, causing a loud crash. No injuries, the driver was able to remove the trailer from the roadway. ● At 8:19 a.m. the police responded to the 500 block of Pacific Avenue after a caller reported an animal complaint. ● At 11:57 a.m. the police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Fern and Pacific Avenue.

The driver was given a verbal warning for failing to signal. ● At 12:29 p.m. the police conducted a welfare check at the 600 block of Easy Street. ● At 4:06 p.m. the police responded to the intersection of highway 101 and 5th street after a caller reported a traffic crash. ● At 5:15 p.m. the police responded to the 300 block of 5th street after a caller reported a dispute. Officer contacted parties involved in a verbal dispute in their vehicle, which contained a young child. They admitted to the verbal incident but there was no evidence of it being physical. ● At 7:16 p.m. the police responded to the 800 block of Paradise street after a caller reported an animal complaint. ● At 9:52 p.m. the police conducted a traffic stop at the Fred Meyer parking lot. The driver was given a verbal warning for failing to display license plates. ● At 10:30 p.m. the police responded to the 900 block of Weaver after a caller reported criminal mischief.

CAP introduces art to Brookings-area students

By Sharon Guy CAP Coordinator

Developing children’s imagination is what brought former educators and Pelican Bay Arts Association members together to form the Children’s Art Program in December of 2018. They established their goals and created the following mission statement: ‘The Manley Art Program for Children is designed to teach art techniques and vocabulary.

The program will focus on the seven art elements: line, shape, form, space, texture, value, and color.

To build a solid foundation in art, we will incorporate art history, fun materials and exciting techniques.

Students will be encouraged to view and discuss art, thereby expanding their ability to articulate their own thoughts, ideas and creative choices.’

Classes began in February 2019 with a generous donation for materials from PBAA members, and a significant donation from the Harris Family to be used for scholarships. With many volunteer hours, these dedicated members developed and implemented five classes, which were filled to capacity.

Students ages 6 to 12 were immersed in art history

The Manley Art Program for Children is designed to teach art techniques and vocabulary. The program will focus on the seven art elements: line, shape, form, space, texture, value, and color. To build a solid foundation in art, we will incorporate art history, fun materials and exciting techniques.

Students will be encouraged to view and discuss art, thereby expanding their ability to articulate their own thoughts, ideas and creative choices.

Children's Art Program mission statement

that launched them into creating works incorporating the seven elements using various materials.

Skills that were developed through drawing, painting and ceramics enhanced their imaginative creations.

Full steam ahead was voiced by all the CAP volunteers, until COVID-19 struck, the monster that put its foot down on our momentum and enthusiasm in 2020. Slowly but surely, we are coming out of our stupor. Putting their fears to the side, two PBAA members, Linda Evans and Chaney Delaire, successfully taught classes in summer 2021 to a full classroom, giving a much-needed artistic outlet to our local youth.

CAP encouraged attendance of Brookings-Harbor’s children from all income households by having a policy of keeping

class fees to a minimum and making scholarships available. Although the classes were full, we still felt that some children were being excluded. We did not take into account the issues of after-school activities and transportation concerns. We needed a solution.

In the Spring of 2021, a proposal for a CAP pilot program was presented to the Brookings-Harbor School District. The CAP program would conduct one-hour classes for all the third graders during the 2021-22 school year.

Enthusiasm and encouragement came from all interested community leaders and resulted in the approval of this pilot program. CAP will now work with the Kalmiopsis Principal Carol Leonard and the third-grade teachers to have each student

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receive a one-hour art class for four weeks. They will have exposure to art history, the seven elements of art, develop skills in using art materials and, hopefully, this will ignite their imaginations. We are planning to implement the program this fall, provided the COVID-19 does not impact the health and safety of the students and

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If this pilot program is successful for all partners, we hope to expand this program in the future.

The CAP Pilot Program would not be possible without the help of community partners through their encouragement, financial support and their expertise in organizing programs that benefit children. With sincere gratitude, from all the Brookings-Harbor children and the PBAA/CAP organization, the following organizations are appreciated.

• Brookings-Harbor School District • Pelican Bay Arts Asso-

ciation/Manley Art Center • Curry County Cultural Coalition • Brookings-Harbor Educational Foundation, Inc. • Oregon Cultural Trust The Manley Art Center will continue to offer ‘outside of school’ classes that require more in-depth lessons, expert instruction and proper facilities. Of course, none of this is possible without dedicated teachers. If you love children and are passionate about fostering the love of creating art, CAP will be happy to assist you in becoming a CAP teacher of ‘imagination’. To learn more contact sigart573@ gmail.com.

Chetco Activity Center Invites you to Join Us this week

for a Delicious, Nutritious Hot Lunch 550 Chetco Lane, Brookings 541-469-6822

We are currently offering frozen to go meals instead of our usual dining menu. We will not know ahead of time which menus will be available in the freezer.

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DNACA’s 30th Annual Juried Art Exhibition Call for Artists Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness is seeking artists from Del Norte County and Curry County for their 30th annual Juried Art Exhibition.

Intake is at the Del Norte County Courthouse on November 18, from 5 - 6 p.m. Entry fee is $10 per artwork, and artists may submit up to two pieces, wired for hanging. Artwork that is juried into the show will remain on display at the Del Norte Courthouse through January 13, 2022.

For information or to obtain a prospectus, email office@dnaca.net or call 707-464-1336.

DNACA’s 40th Anniversary Performance Series Season Tickets Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness is happy to present its 40th anniversary Performance Series. The season includes five live concerts from internationally-known artists. For information on DNACA and the Performance Season, visit dnaca.net. Tickets and information on each concert are available at dnaca.eventbrite.com, or

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in person at Del Norte Office Supply in Crescent City, and Wright’s Custom Framing in Brookings.

“Art by Veterans IV” Exhibit Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness presents the work of artists who are veterans or family members of veterans in their annual “Art by Veterans” multimedia exhibit, now on display through October 7, as part of DNACA’s Art in Public Places program. The exhibit can be viewed in the lobby of the Del Norte County Courthouse, 450 H Street, Crescent City, and features artwork from Del Norte and Curry County artists. The Courthouse is open Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. except on holidays. For information, contact DNACA at 707-464-1336 or office@ dnaca.net.

Last Chance to See “Come Walk with Me” Exhibit This is the last chance for the public to view the work of artist DéDé Nicholls as part of DNACA’s Art in Public Places program. Her exhibit titled “Come Walk with Me,” re-

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flects her tendency to paint paths, as if on a journey.

The exhibit is on display through October 7, at the 2nd floor mezzanine of the CEC Airport at 1650 Dale Rupert Road, Crescent City. The exhibit can be viewed during the airport terminal’s hours: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. weekdays, 6 - 10 a.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 8 p.m. Sundays. For information, contact DNACA at 707-464-1336 or office@ dnaca.net.

Open Mic Night + After Hours Jam Ellensburg Theatre Company presents the return of Open Mic Night, every Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Rogue Playhouse, 94196 W. Moore Street, Gold Beach. $2 donation requested, which includes coffee and cookies.

Performers are invited to sing, dance, play an instrument, recite a monologue, or otherwise share their talents. Audience members welcome! For information visit facebook.com/ellensburgtheatrecompany or call 541-247-4382.

Brian Scott Gallery Brian Scott Gallery, located at 515 Chetco Ave.

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“Get in the Boat” by Edward Reidel was the 1st Place Winner of the DNACA 2020 Juried Exhibition. Entries for the 2021 show can be submitted November 18. in Brookings, is open and ready to showcase all of its 32 artists. Visit the gallery and enjoy the fine jewelry, pastels, oils, acrylics, and watercolors, as well as hand painted pottery, ceramics, weavings, and more. The gallery’s summer hours are Thursday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For information, call 541412-8687.

Fog and Fine Art Gallery Located in Wright’s Custom Framing and Art Supply, 810 Chetco Ave. Brookings, the gallery features 36 local artists in a variety of mediums and a classroom to inspire new and seasoned artists with workshops. The September Featured Artist is Christine Berhns. Stop by and enjoy all that’s new in the gallery, open from 10 a.m.5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 10

a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday.

For information on class offerings, painting demonstrations and artists, call 541-469-7900 or visit them on Facebook @WrightsCustomFraming.

Manley Art Center and Gallery Manley Art Center and Gallery is located at 433 Oak St. in Brookings.

Linda Evans will be the Featured Artist for the Manley Art Center from September 5 - October 2.

Linda is an accomplished oil and pastel artist and her works feature mainly landscapes and seascapes from along the Southern Oregon Coast. The gallery will also be hosting a Second Saturday Art Walk on October 9, from 3 - 5 p.m. Gallery hours for September are Wednesdays 11 - 4 p.m., and Thursday - Saturday 11 - 3 p.m. For information, call 541-469-1807 or visit www.manleyartcenter. com.

For community arts calendar listings, please visit www.dnaca.net. For inclusion in Arts Scene listings, items should be sent to the Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) at office@dnaca.net by Friday of each week.

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Manley Art Center to display winners of Art at the Port The award winners from this summer’s Art at the Port Exhibition will be displayed in the gallery at Manley Art Center from October 3- 30. There is a Second Saturday Art Walk planned for October 9 from 3-5 p.m. Sixty-four entries in three categories; adults, teens and youth under 12, were displayed on the boardwalk fence from May through mid-September.

The paintings all reflect the theme: Wild about the Oregon Coast. A few of these paintings are available for purchase.

More than 2,200 People’s Choice ballots were cast. Ribbons and cash People’s Choice awards include: 1st ($100), 2nd ($50) and 3rd Place ($25) in each of the age categories. Additionally, five local sponsors offered a ribbon and a $100 award for the painting of their choice from any age category.

Sponsors include: Oregon

South Coast Fishermen, Fred Meyer, Pelican Bay Arts Association, Curry Equipment Company and the Brookings Harbor Port Commissioners. This year’s sponsored awards include paintings from all three age categories. The award winning artists are from Brookings, Gold Beach and Crescent City.

Listed below are the Winners of the 2021 Art at the Port Exhibition Adult People’s Choice 1st Place: Harold Fox 2nd Place: Nicole Harris 3rd Place: Linda Stevenson Teen People’s Choice 1st Place: Ashlee Harper 2nd Place: Cerise Badger 3rd Place: Meriwether Blue McDonald Schell Youth People’s Choice 1st Place: McKenzie Costa 2nd Place: Sydney Bryd 3rd Place: Lauren Hansen

Sponsored Awards Fred Meyer Award: Sharon Guinn Curry Equipment Award : Lauren Hansen Pelican Bay Arts Assoc.

Award: Ashlee Harper Oregon South Coast Fishermen Award: Linda Stevenson Port Commissioners Award: Sheryl Tuttle This is the second season for Art at the Port and a third season is planned for 2022. All entries must be presented on identical 16” X 24” panels that are prepared by Pelican Bay Arts Association. Registration for the 2022 show begins the first week of March and takes place at Wright’s Custom Framing on Chetco Avenue in Brookings. A $10 registration fee includes a preprimed art panel and an entry form.

The completed paintings will be collected at Pithitude Gift Shop on

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Above, Harold Fox won the People’s Choice Award in the adult category for this painting. The award winners from the Port Exhibition will be shown at the Manley Art Center in October. Below, Ashlee Harper won the People’s Choice Award in the teen category for this painting. Left, McKenzie Costa won the People’s Choice Awards in the youth category for this painting. the boardwalk during the second week of May. The event website,

http://www.artattheport. com offers additional information including

tips for artists who would like to enter next year’s exhibition.

Local effort underway to support Wreaths Across America Local volunteers are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest at WJ Ward Cemetery are honored this December on National Wreaths Across America Day. This year, the ceremony, held simultaneously across the country at more than 2,500 participating locations,

will be on Saturday, Dec. 18. At 9 a.m., Vietnam Veterans of America will be hosting the ceremony. Also, there will be a ceremony at 1 p.m. at the Rogue River Cemetery in Gold Beach, hosted by the Gold Beach VFW Post 4439.

The event is open to

the public. All veterans, active-duty military and their families as well as the local community are all invited and encouraged to attend and learn more about Wreaths Across America’s yearlong mission to Remember, Honor, Teach. This event will help to teach not only the next

generation but all community members and visitors about the services and sacrifices of our nation’s military.

“With each local event held across the country, volunteers help build community awareness and understanding of the organization's year-long mission to Remember, Honor, Teach,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “However, in light of

the current health crisis, we feel events like this one have taken on even more meaning by providing the opportunity for people to safely participate in something that is both educational and fun, while supporting and giving back to the community when it is needed most.”

Social distancing, sanitation and other local mandates for COVID-19 safety procedures will be in place to protect the

health of all visitors in accordance with the CDC’s recommendation for large gatherings stemming from concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Volunteers and supporters of the Vietnam Veterans of America work throughout the year to honor our veterans through fundraising events, projects and services that better our community which in turn helps grow awareness for the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, and generate wreath sponsorships for placement on National Wreaths Across America Day. This year, on Saturday, Dec. 18.

Wreaths Across America is the non-profit organization best known for placing veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of our nation’s fallen at Arlington National Cemetery. However, the organization, in total, places more than 1.7 million sponsored wreaths at 2557 participating locations nationwide and offers other programs throughout the calendar year.

You can sponsor a wreath for $15 at https:// www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/OR0047 Each sponsorship goes toward a fresh balsam veteran’s wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero as we endeavor to honor all veterans laid to rest at WJ Ward Cemetery this December.

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Construction begins soon at Curry Medical Center in Brookings

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Renovations to Curry Medical Center in Brookings are expected to begin September 20 and end in December. Curry Health Network asks that you pardon the dust as work is done to make key technological upgrades to diagnostic imaging equipment.

“Curry Health Network continues to improve and expand the services it offers to the communities it serves. The renovations at Curry Medical Center provide for the installation of a new CT Scanner and Nuclear Medicine Camera, both arriving at the of October,” said Ginny Williams, CEO of CHN. Williams wants to reassure patients and visitors to the facility that impact will be negligible.

“They will notice a mobile CT Scanner outside the building, but the quality of the mobile CT is better than the CT being replaced, and patients will present to registration, as usual,” she said.

CHN provides expert care in health — from diagnosis to rehabilitation — and this new state-of-the-art technology will improve the health network’s imaging capabil-

ities. The CT scanner is a critical diagnostic tool that helps with everything from identifying fractures to aiding in cancer screenings.

This new scanner provides for more accurate scans, a better patient experience, and is an overall aid to the medical team.

The Nuclear Medicine Camera allows diagnosticians to get a clear and thorough picture of your heart, which helps identify coronary artery disease.

The technology can be lifesaving as it can show which patients may have a greater risk for heart attacks.

These technological advances are an investment in the health of the Curry County community. They will help the expert team at CHN have a clearer picture of your healthcare needs and provide the best possible tools right here in your community.

High quality care and excellent service are the top priorities at Curry Health Network, and there will be no disruption to normal services at Curry Medical Center during construction. Appointments can be scheduled as normal by calling 541-412-2000.

Soroptimist International of Brookings is excited to Contributed photos report that seven scholarships have been awarded to local women.

Kaylee Strain and Savannah Sanders each received $1,500 scholarships.

A $500 scholarship was awarded to Makala Fulton and Alexis Pacino. These scholarships are financed

by Brookings Soroptimists’ various fundraiser which the community so generously supports.

The annual Holiday Wreath Sale is the main financial support for this

program and more information on the sale will be available shortly. The Judy Dobberpuhl Bright Light Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each have been awarded to Alexis Pacino, Gina Podesta and Ashlie Pieren, who may also reapply in the Spring.

It is the thoughtful financial support of this community that enables local women receiving these awards to achieve their goals to further their education, improve their lives and the lives of their families.

The city of Brookings recently named the winners of the yards of the month for August. The residential winner, above, was at 575 Memory Lane. Pictured are homeowner Sandra Schoppert, City Councilor Michelle Morosky and Building Inspector Dennis Tippetts. The commercial winner, left, was Tropicalia Brazilian Cuisine. Pictured are Samuel and Constance (owners), City Councilor Michelle Morosky and Building Inspector Dennis Tippetts.

Soroptimist announces local scholarship winners