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Del Norte County man facing murder charges

Stabbing leaves one person dead, one injured

BY DAVID RUPKALVIS For The Triplicate

A Del Norte County man is behind bars facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly killed one man and injured a woman last week.

Sheriff Garrett Scott confirmed Gabriel Joseph Hughes, 42, was arrested in the case that left Rick Alan Nations, 69, dead and his daughter,

who is in her early 20s, with at least one stab wound.

According to Scott, the sheriff’s office was called to the 1500 block of Keller Avenue last Tuesday to reports of a woman screaming and saying she was stabbed.

When deputies arrived, they found the woman with a stab wound to her neck. Nearby, deputies found Nations with multiple stab wounds to his body. First

responders gave emergency care to both victims before they were transported to the hospital, where Nations was declared dead.

According to Scott, Hughes was staying at a home near where Nations lived on Keller Avenue when he walked up to Nations’ home on December 6 at around 1 p.m.

Nations saw Hughes approaching and walked out onto his porch to talk to him when Hughes alleged-

ly attacked Nations with a knife. Nations’ daughter was also injured in the confrontation. After being treated, she was released from Sutter Coast Hospital.

Deputies recovered a knife at the scene and took Hughes into custody.

The Del Norte County District Attorney’s Office and California Highway Patrol helped process the crime scene.

Emergency housing, homelessness discussed by council

BY JULIE AKINS For The Triplicate

The Crescent City Council will have to deal with emergency housing and homelessness in its housing supply, a more liberal policy around allowing additional housing units on property and assisting a 27-unit senior housing apartment complex.

As the State of California continues to prioritize housing for low- and middle-income people while addressing the needs of the unhoused, towns like Crescent City are pressed to comply despite having not a single overnight shelter for the homeless.

Councilor Ray Altman pushed back referring to Crescent City as too small when discussing shelter for the unhoused.

Warriors building momentum ahead of league play

BY RAY HAMILL For The Triplicate

It’s been a mostly positive start to the new basketball season for the Del Norte Warriors, who have been busy for the past couple of weeks playing at a variety of tournaments. The girls varsity team reached the championship game at the Mt.

Shasta tournament on Saturday, despite missing two key starters through sickness, but lost to St. Bernard’s by a score of 39-31.

“We played tough,” said head coach Justin Clifton, whose team dropped to 5-2 with the loss.

Jacalyn Gorbet scored a teamhigh 10 points for Del Norte, while Brooklyn Carter finished with nine

points, Anyessa Bettga eight and Koy-Poh McQuillen five.

This year’s team is junior heavy, but Clifton believes the Warriors have the talent and depth to challenge anyone in the Big 5, most notably multi-sport junior Lili Nunez.

“I think she’s the best player in the league,” the head coach said of the standout guard. “She led the

league in scoring last year.”

Also back and expected to play key roles are four-year varsity seniors Lily Wilson and Gianna Taylor.

Wilson plays center and Taylor is a guard and both players, according to their coach, have improved from

Inmates bring Christmas cheer to Del Norte County

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Every year, the incarcerated people that work on the fire crews out of CAL FIRE’s Alder Camp in the Humboldt Del Norte Unit, work as elves for Santa’s Workshop. They build various toys from doll houses, cars, boats, planes, toy toolboxes, gum ball machines, and rocking horses for the underprivileged children of Del Norte County.

This year alone, they built 615 toys for the drive. This program is an opportunity for them to give back to the community.

Alder Camp has always been involved with projects ranging from fuels reduction, trail maintenance, road cleanup and disaster response, but building the toys has a greater impact

on the offenders because they are helping provide gifts for children during the holiday season. These toys may be the only gifts these children receive this holiday, and the offenders are honored to provide these handmade treasures to the local children.

CAL FIRE Alder Camp, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and other cooperators work tirelessly to be part of Santa’s Workshop. CAL TRANS, State Parks, National Parks, and Del Norte Tribal Nations donate the wood used to make these toys. This program is an example of the community coming together during the holiday season for a shared purpose and a common goal, to provide gifts for the underprivileged children of Del Norte County.

“I think an emergency is temporary. We’re a small city, are we providing services that may be getting too big for our britches?” he asked his fellow council members.

Altman recommended the homeless seek out services and shelter in the county instead.

Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore disagreed, arguing that Crescent City had failed in its responsibilities to all the members of its community stating that housing is a right.

“We have a responsibility to allow a legitimate nonprofit to build a permanent shelter and we haven’t done that.”

He also contended that arguments about Crescent City being too small or not having enough buildable land were “inappropriate” and untrue.

Inscore stated that Crescent City checked a necessary box to comply with state rules in their housing capacity without ever seriously considered building or allowing shelters to be built. Councilor Jason Greenough agreed saying, “They checked the box and moved on.” He agreed with Inscore, stating that most working people were one paycheck away from becoming homeless and that the city owed them protection, too.

Planner Ethan “Red Eagle” Lawt suggested that the council could direct staff to add a public facility zone, come up with a second zoning district or create a special overlay which would allow for such facilities.

The council generally agreed that planning documents included in the housing capacity should include the possibility of shelter for the unhoused as well as emergency shelter in case of disaster.

The majority directed the staff to

Gabriel Joseph Hughes

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After struggling early in the season due to injuries and illnesses, the Del Norte Warriors have shown improvement as they prepare to open league play. The boys have a 4-5 record after a pair of wins in a tournament.

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Inmates at CAL FIRE’s Alder Camp made 615 toys that will be given to children at Christmas time.

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last year.

“Defensively, we’re going to be pretty strong this year,” Clifton said. “Offensively, we’re there. As a team, we’ve just got to play a little less selfishly.”

Clifton has nine players back from last season, when the Warriors finished 2-6 in league and 7-15 overall.

The Del Norte boys varsity team has also battled sickness and injuries early in the new season, but the Warriors appear to be getting healthy.

They also traveled to play at the Mt. Shasta tournament and they ended a five-game losing streak with backto-back wins on Friday and Saturday, defeating St. Bernard’s 72-62 and Lassen 61-52 and improving to 4-5.

Senior Ethan Thomas has been outstanding through the early going and finished with 19 points in each of the weekend wins, while fellow senior Wyatt Robson returned to the lineup on Friday after a long injury layoff and had an immediate impact.

Robson scored 13 points on his return, including three 3-pointers, and added 16 points against Lassen, including four 3s.

“Proud of our entire group,” head coach Cris Rice said after the Lassen game. “Our defense has been up to standard and we’re finally clicking on offense.”

Kai Russell, who had 11 points against Lassen, also has impressed early in the season, as has fellow junior Merrick Crabb.

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include a “realistic” overlay in its housing analysis that created a plan and availability for shelters.

Additionally, the council heard about the process for construction of additional homes on residential properties under the state law which demands that cities allow these units without

Councildelay. These units, known as additional dwelling units or ADU’s can be as large as 1,200 square feet or as small as 150.

They must have basic cooking facilities and bathrooms or access to an indoor bathroom without having to go outside to access one. And under the law a person with enough space could build more than one on a designated lot and could also build a “junior ADU” which would

Rigden chipped in 17 points over the two wins at Mt. Shasta, just one week after leading the Del Norte JVs to a thrilling tournament championship at the Grants

exist inside a home but have a separate entrance and an efficiency kitchen as well as access to the bathroom.

The critical point of the discussion was around short or long term stay requirements. The planning commission had recommended, as well as the state, that ADU’s be created for additional affordable housing and be required to be rented at 30 days or more.

But the law does not de-

Pass tournament. Rigden hit a last-second shot for the game-winning basket in a 53-52 victory in the championship game and finished with 23 points.

mand that and the city could leave it open to shorter stays. Numerous other rules about heights, setbacks and parking have changed to make it easier for these units to be built including no parking requirements on site and no or few additional fees.

Concerns were raised by Inscore about not charging for utility connections but that was cleared up by stating if the utilities to the property are inadequate, fees could

The young Warriors also won the Etna tournament this past weekend and improved to 8-1 on the season.

The Del Norte varsity teams will continue a busy

be charged for an additional connection.

The council took no action, but the planning department and planning commission are continuing to create policy around the new rules and will bring it back to the council for their decision regarding future ordinances.

And finally, the council accepted a $485,000 state grant awarded to a developer to begin a 27-unit, three story senior apartment building at

December this weekend, with the boys traveling to play at the Anderson tournament and the girls playing at the Central Valley tournament in Redding.

655 H Street referred to as Harbor Point.

The plan had been proposed in the past but was stalled due to finances. The project is estimated to cost approximately $16 million to build. But the state planning grant, if approved, puts the project in line for greater funding.

The group creating the housing, Danco Communities is creating something similar in Eureka as well.

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Sophomore Lyan Rigden, meanwhile, has been a pleasant addition to the varsity team, getting the call up last week after a sensational start to the season with the JVs.

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The Del Norte junior varsity boys basketball team has had an amazing start to the season with the young Warriors winning tournaments in Grants Pass, Oregon, and Etna. The Warriors have an 8-1 record with the two tourney titles.

Woman arrested for stealing mail and packages

A woman is facing criminal charges related to stealing more than 100 pieces of mail and packages in Curry County and Del Norte County.

Curry County Sheriff John Ward reported that on December 9, at approximately 7:41a.m., a resident off Olsen Lane in Harbor reported to sheriff’s office dispatch that she observed a woman in a black Honda Accord who was opening mailboxes and taking mail from numerous boxes on Sunset Strip.

A deputy responded from Highway 101 near the intersection of West Benham Lane. As the deputy traveled down West Benham Lane, he observed a smaller black car that appeared to match the description provided by the witness turn off Wenbourne Lane onto West Benham and then travel towards the port. As the deputy caught up

to the car, he observed it to turn onto Boat Basin Road and could see it was a Honda as described by the witness. There appeared to be only one occupant. The suspect vehicle entered Beach Front R.V. Park and about halfway down, the vehicle pulled into a parking spot and contact was made by the deputy.

While exiting and approaching the vehicle, the deputy could see the driver through the rear window moving around leaning over the passenger seat. It appeared the suspect was attempting to conceal items. When the deputy reached the driver’s window, he could see a large amount of mail on the passenger seat and floorboard.

The deputy ordered the female and sole occupant out of the vehicle. After complying, the female was placed in handcuffs. The female

suspect identified herself as 31-year-old Tasheena Cole. During the interview with Cole, she admitted to stealing the mail.

Cole was arrested and taken to the Curry County Jail. Cole’s vehicle was seized and towed to a secured location to be held while a search warrant was applied for. At approximately 2:13 p.m., members of the Curry County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on Cole’s vehicle. Well over 100 pieces of mail and packages were recovered from the Harbor area of Curry County and Smith River in Del Norte County. The investigation continues and the victims will be contacted by the sheriff’s office in the near future.

Since this arrest, the Curry County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive numerous complaints of mail being stolen in the county.

Jenny (Helland) McNamara

Jenny (Helland) McNamara was born in Black Lake, Washington August 28th, 1936. As a child, during the depression, she picked strawberries with her family. Her favorite childhood memories included time with her brothers and her cousins Sandra and Marla. She reminisced about racing her car against the boys in her teen years and always winning. She moved to Crescent City, CA in 1954, and made it her home for the rest of her life.

She was sweet, quickwitted, resilient, and independent. Over the years she was a business owner of Northcrest Feed and Hardware and Jenny’s Bookkeeping, a land developer, rancher, farmer, and a bookkeeper for McNamara and Peepe, Northcrest, Inc. and the County of Del Norte.

a shoulder to lean on and will be remembered as “Mother to all” because she opened her home and heart to so many children including her great nephew, and the apple of her eye, Reggie (Jenny) Loftin; also, JD (Denna) Evanow, Allen “Oops” Gates (d), Tate Noll (d) and Valerie Greene. She was delighted when friends like William “Mokie” Blake (d), or anyone else brought her some fresh fish, crab, or venison.

Sierra Jager, almost 8 great grandchildren and her very beloved nieces and nephews.

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Daily:

Del Norte Airport 2nd Floor Mezzanine

Through January 12, 2023

“Something in the Air” photography exhibit.

The Wonder Bus Book

Writing Contest for Kids

Does your little one love to make up stories? Submit their short stories and illustrations for a chance to get their book printed and added to the Wonder Bus Library. Books must be submitted by February 1st. Blank books can be picked up at Del Norte Child Care Council. Winners will present their books at a “Meet the Author” event in March.

For more information, contact Angela Zondervan at angela@dnccc.com or 707464-8311 ext. 224.

Veterans’ Art Exhibition

Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) is pleased to present an exhibit by Veterans and their Family Members, now on display through January 12, 2023 at the Del Norte Courthouse. The exhibit features a variety of visual art mediums including watercolor, photography, and multi-media. The courthouse is located at 450 H St. in Crescent City, and is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, except for state holidays. For more information, contact DNACA at 707-464-1336 or office@ dnaca.net.

“Something in the Air” Art Exhibit by John Barker

DNACA’s Art in Public Places program presents a photography exhibit by local artist John Barker, entitled

“Something in the Air.” This exhibit features photography with every subject in the air, or aviation oriented. The exhibit is on display through January 12, 2023, at the 2nd floor mezzanine of the CEC Airport, 1650 Dale Rupert Rd, 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 more information, contact DNACA at 707-464-1336 or office@dnaca.net.

Friday, December 16

Wild Rivers Dance presents 2022 Nutcracker Crescent Elk Middle School: 7:00 pm

Join Clara and the Nutcracker as they battle the Rat Queen and adventure through the Land of Snow and Sweets in this beloved holiday ballet.

For tickets and more info, go to https://www. eventbrite.com/o/wild-rivers-dance-57536394073

Saturday, December 17

Wild Rivers Dance presents 2022 Nutcracker Crescent Elk Middle School: 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Join Clara and the Nutcracker as they battle the Rat Queen and adventure through the Land of Snow and Sweets in this beloved holiday ballet.

For tickets and more info, go to https://www. eventbrite.com/o/wild-rivers-dance-57536394073

Sunday, December 18 Chit-xu Ch’aa-ghee-lvtdvn

“Chetco Candlelight-time”

Mouth of Chetco River, Port of Brookings Harbor: 4:00 pm

In healing remembrance and loving acknowledgment of the Dee-ni’ lives lost in the Chit-xu village massacre on February 15, 1853, that consisted of forty houses at the mouth of the Chitxu Taa-ghii~-li~ (Chetco River). Come share some moments of reflection and acknowledgment followed bu some homemade soups, bread, salad, tea, and coffee. Sponsored by Tolowa Deeni’ Nation Language and Culture Division. For more information, contact mattie. castellaw@tolowa.com.

Wild Rivers Dance presents 2022 Nutcracker Crescent Elk Middle School: 2:00 pm

Join Clara and the Nutcracker as they battle the Rat Queen and adventure through the Land of Snow and Sweets in this beloved holiday ballet.

For tickets and more info, go to https://www. eventbrite.com/o/wild-rivers-dance-57536394073

Tuesday, December 27

Del Norte Healthcare District Regular Meeting Healthcare District Office, 550 E Washington Blvd: 6:30 pm

Regular meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month (with rare exceptions around holidays). Go to https://delnortehealthcare. com/meetings-%26-agendas to see our agendas and minutes (also posted on the Del Norte County website).

She painted landscapes, mentored by beloved niece Krissy (Wheelon) Palucci (d), enjoyed lunches with the Class of 1954 Committee and was always ready to assemble a challenging puzzle. She adored butterflies and spending time with friends and family. Her home was one built by love.

She always had a pot of coffee and something ready to eat for anyone who walked through the door, and she had the most tender heart for babies and children. She was

She knew, or was related to, nearly everyone in Crescent City during the 60 years she lived there. Preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Pvt. Richard “Ike” McNamara, her mother and “grandmother to all” Nina Helland, father Pvt. John Helland, brother Capt. Junior Helland, many wonderful conspiratorial sisters-in-law, niece Sandy Helland and nephew and friend Jimmy Loftin. She is survived by her brother Capt. Neil Helland of Boise, Idaho, sons Richard McNamara, Nicholas McNamara and his wife Ruth, Donald McNamara, daughter Connie Evans and son-in-law Danny. Grandchildren include Joey McNamara, Nicholas McNamara, Billy McNamara, Ariel (Allen) Clark, Morgan (Brice Gardenhire) McNamara, Richard (Melissa Scarborough) McNamara,

The Helland, Phelps, Quist, Endert, Gargaetas, Loftin, Jarvis, Wheelon, Camarena, Towers, Wakefield, Whipple, Paulucci, Blake, Hindley, Bommelyn, Blackwell-White, Ferguson, Caldwell, and Scott families were more than family, they were also dear friends.

She went to her reward peacefully, asleep in her bed, on Sunday, December 4th, 2022. She rests, awaiting His return, in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Crescent City. A Celebration of Life will be held when winter abates. The family requests donations be made to The Lake Earl Grange or The Pacific Legal Foundation.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel.

Please sign the family’s online guest book at wiersmortuary.com

Wier’s Mortuary Chapel.

Please sign the family’s online guest book at wiersmortuary.com

Graveside

A full obituary will appear shortly. Arrangements are under the direction of

Joye Wilma Carter, 90, passed away on November 25, 2022 in Crescent City, California. She was born March 14, 1932 in California. She was a 33 year resident of Del Norte County.

A full obituary will appear shortly and announce possible services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel. Please sign the family’s online guest book at wiersmortuary.com

Pause & recognize stress.

Take a moment to check in with yourself both physically and emotionally. Where might you be feeling the burden of this virus – tightness of shoulders, headaches, stomach pain, fatigue?

Know the warning signs.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) cites 10 common signs that you may be su ering from increased emotional stress, such as intense worries or fears, changes in school performance, not eating, significant weight loss or gain, severe risk-taking behavior, temper tantrums, or extreme di culty concentrating or staying still.

The California Surgeon General’s O ce created stress relief playbooks in several languages to help ease stress. These include mindfulness practices, healthy nutrition, quality sleep, physical activity, mental health care, and supportive relationships. Find the playbook at osg.ca.gov/resources.

Reach out to a specialist online, by phone or in person.

CalHOPE Connect o ers online chat support and a “warmline” for connection and support that is open 24/7 at 855-845-7415. Connections to counselors are available in multiple languages for all Californians who may need support relating to COVID-19. Visit calhopeconnect.org

The California Department of Aging provides an extensive list of mental health resources for older adults on its website. Among these is the Institute on Aging’s Friendship Line, 1-888-670-1360, which o ers friendly conversation for callers who need emotional support.

Troy Dean Travis, 52, passed away December 5, 2022 in Smith River, California. He was born January 31, 1970 in Crescent City, California. He was a life long resident of Del Norte County.

services will be held at the Howonquet Indian Cemetery on Tuesday, December 13th at 11:00 am. Immediately following services, family and friends are invited for a potluck at the Tolowa Event Center, Lucky 7 Casino Smith River, California.

Crime Is the Mute Man’s Holler

We live in a society where everything in a crime.

Walking in the dark with a hoodie, sleeping on a public bench, sitting in a restaurant or cafe without purchasing anything. We live in a society where you can be judge if you are not in a certain class or organization.

There are roughly 553,000 people unhoused on a given night.

There are roughly between 130,000 to 200,000 unhoused veterans on a given night.

22 veterans a day commit suicide.

28% of LGBT Youths will experience homelessnesses. 45% of LGBTQ Youths have seriously considered suicide.

In the United States, food waste is estimated at between 30-40 percent of the food supply.

According to Giving USA, religious organizations received $128.2 billion in contributions in 2019.

Elon Musk purchased Twitter for $44 Billion dollars—enough to solve world hunger.

We discard our homeless population as undesirables and disown their humanity and existence.

We live in a society where we criminalize poverty. We live in a society where the wealthy hoards all the profits and tells the working poor class they are beggars and lazy. They call us criminals because we want common decency.

They pay off politicians to change the tax codes for them and hurt the average American who is trying to pay the rent/ mortgage on time, put a hot plate on the table, put their children through a decent education system and to live comfortably in their everyday lives. Gas prices has skyrocketed, food prices is outrageous and the rent bill keeps going up. We are getting priced out of living in the United States of America. Inflation is the inflammation of our economy being too regulated and not overstimulated.

Terry Brooks

Stop covering for Trump

Crescent City Re: “Senate Republicans turn on Trump over suspend-theConstitution talk,” Politico, 12-5-22, Everett and Levine.

Dear Editor, Donald Trump first tried to overthrow the government physically, and now has called for disregarding “articles” of the Constitution. You know, the articles about organizing the government into three branches, and encompassing things like elections, federal-state and foreign relations, and amendments to the founding law.

In response to this transparent lurch toward despotism, Republican Senators have offered the most supercilious and mercenary comments imaginable, almost as bad as Trump’s monstrous proposal.

Senator Rob Portman of Ohio says the proposal “makes no sense.” No, what makes no sense is Portman’s inability to call a spade a spade.

Senator John Cornyn of Texas says, “I’m at a loss for words.” No, Cornyn has lost his integrity not his words.

Senator John Thune of South Dakota says the idea is “going to diminish his influence a lot.” Diminish? Trump’s influence should now be extinguished, and Thune’s should be greatly diminished.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia says the idea “sounded like a little crazy talk to me.” Her tepid response makes her a lunacy candidate as well.

Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa remarks that Trump’s proposal is “unconstitutional.” Tell us something that fifth graders don’t know, Chuck. More to the point, is it not actually seditious? Despotic? Monarchist?

Cowering Republicans who offer much less than even a tongue-lashing should have their good reputations term-limited.

Kimball Shinkoskey

Guest CoLumns

Save the PlanetOne Watershed at a Time

Last week, 588,000 gallons of oil leaked into Mill Creek and there has been very little news coverage of this. The good news is that this oil spill did not occur in our local Mill Creek which is prime salmon spawning habitat. The bad news is that it happened in someone else’s backyard.

An environmental calamity happened when the Keystone Pipeline ruptured and more than a half million gallons of tar sands oil was dumped in the Mill Creek which runs through rural pastureland in Washington County, Kansas. Tar sands oil is especially difficult to clean up because it is heavy and sinks to the bottom of rivers and creeks.

The Keystone Pipeline is operated by Canada based TC Energy and runs from Canada to Oklahoma. This oil is then shipped to Texas where it is refined into gasoline for export out of the Country. The Canadian company profits, other countries benefit, but all the risk is born by the states that the pipeline passes through.

This recent pipeline breach is the largest onshore incident since 2010 and is exactly the type of accident that was feared by those who oppose the development of new pipelines for carrying oil and gas. Leaks eventually will happen, and someone’s environment will suffer the consequences.

While this corporate debacle does not directly affect us in California, it does serve as a reminder that environmental protection requires constant vigilance. The amount of global ecological destruction seems insurmountable, but we can do our part to save the planet one watershed at a time.

This is precisely what I have been doing through my association with the Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment. I am a founding board member of this non-profit organization that was started 30 years ago. Our mission is to “support grassroots

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initiatives that help build a world in which individuals, organizations, and communities are empowered to promote stewardship of nature, inspire people to take action, and hold government and corporations accountable.”

Last month the Rose Foundation Board of Directors approved a $10 million budget which will be funded in part by $7.7 million in restitution payments. These restitution payments will come from court ordered penalties that companies must pay when they violate environmental and consumer protection laws.

The Rose Foundation is designated by the courts to distribute these funds through grants to community organizations that will take actions to counteract the negative impacts that these bad actors caused.

The last 8 years, I worked as the Program Officer managing all the Rose Foundation funds in Oregon and Washington. I administered millions of dollars of grant awards to projects in the Columbia River, Spokane River, Chehalis River, Grays Harbor and Puget Sound watersheds.

With combined funding in California and the Pacific Northwest, the Rose Foundation has enabled a coordinated defense against polluting fossil fuel projects. We have funded groups from Los Angeles to the Canadian Border that have opposed risky fossil fuel transportation projects including port developments for oil and coal export.

It makes no sense from a local or global perspective to allow trains to move coal to a west coast port for export to Asia, where this dirty fuel will be burned, and the resultant air pollution will be blown back to us on the prevailing winds.

However, corporations are relentless in probing for weaknesses, looking for the local agency that will permit rail transportation from the coal fields of Wyoming or the oil fields of Canada for export to other coun-

tries. Like leaks from pipelines, oil spills from rail accidents are inevitable. Sometimes these train wrecks explode and the fires are nearly impossible to extinguish.

We are fortunate that our local watersheds are relatively clean and well protected. With the adoption of the Smith River National Recreation Area Act in 1990, the pristine and free flowing Smith River has been mostly protected from impacts by mining and other commercial developments. However, it is important that we remain vigilant in protecting the Smith River from all direct or indirect sources of contamination.

Recently, there has been great progress toward restoring the Klamath River. Over the next several years, four unnecessary dams will be removed from the Klamath River. This action will start the process of restoring water quality and open hundreds of miles of salmon habitat.

The third priority local watershed is our section of the Pacific Ocean which is still relatively unpolluted compared to elsewhere. This is why our local seafood is so tasty. Clean fish and crab come from clean water.

You do not have to work for an environmental foundation to do something good for our ecosystem. Please consider contributing or volunteering for one of the local groups that are dedicated to restoration or protection of our local watersheds.

When the world’s problems seem beyond resolution, I recommend focusing on one achievable action. Do something positive and you will feel better.

Is it the right time to merge the city and county?

The time may be soon approaching to consolidate city and county government.

With the recent resignation of city councilor Beau Smith who applied for one of the three open captain positions for city fire, the challenge to replace the highly qualified Smith remains daunting. May I remind you the city dismissed its past election because the only applicants running were the three incumbents seeking office? Firemen should not be prevented from running for local political office.

This begs the question: Should Crescent City and Del Norte County begin merger discussion?

Consolidated governments is not rare.

Mostly situated in the Midwest and Upper South, consolidated governments address deficiencies in services for both city and county, respectively.

The City of San Francisco is a good example of consolidated government. Irrespective of your personal opinion of the City by the

Bay, consolidated partnership governing the 47 square mile city-county has been the practice for over a century. San Francisco remains the only city-county consolidated governance in the Golden State.

Sacramento attempted consolidation twice, once in 1974, and again in 1998. Voters rejected both referenda.

The City of Las Vegas and Clark County, Nevada enjoy a healthy and relevant consolidated government.

The City and County of Philadelphia is the largest consolidated government in the United States.

The question lingers: Would services in both the city and county improve if consolidated?

Examples of deficient services may include past problems operating the dog pound, inconsistencies between city and county planning, lack of harmony between both governance and the heretofore challenge attracting viable

candidates to serve on the city council.

As for harmony, Del Norte County aggressively pushed forward on the purchase of the Coastal Inn and Suites in the city, for transitional homeless shelter, despite strong, widespread opposition from the city.

The purpose of consolidation is multi-fold: efficiency of operations,cost savings.

Reasons for opposition for merger are some of the same arguments noted above, with one gigantic exception: Who will surrender authority each presently enjoys?

Let the process for consolidated government discussion begin. What say you public?

Wildlife watching has been getting a free ride

By KELSEY WELLINGTON

There’s a new initiative in Wyoming that’s changing the face of wildlife conservation funding, and it’s already seen huge success in its first year.

It’s based on the state’s startling mountains, rivers filled with fish and forests where bears and wolves roam — everything that makes Wyoming unrivaled.

That wildlife is managed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and 85% of the cost is funded by hunters and anglers. This happens largely through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, as well as taxes on related sporting goods through the Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts.

But as we all know, hunters and anglers aren’t the only people fascinated by wildlife. The number one reason people travel to Wyoming is to view wild animals, and wildlife watching alone accounts for almost half a billion dollars in state revenue. It also employs over 10,000 people.

Yet the tourism industry that I’m part of as a wildlife guide contributes very little when it comes to funding wildlife conservation.

Taylor Phillips, owner of EcoTour Adventures in Jackson, Wyoming, felt this gap was unfair and wanted to do something about it. Since founding his business in 2008, Phillips has donated more than $115,000 to nonprofits that work to conserve the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Phillips says he expected other wildlife tourism businesses to follow his lead, but very few did. Wanting to change the narrative, Phillips partnered with Chris McBarnes, president of The WYldlife Fund, a partner foundation to the Game and Fish Department that helps fund wildlife projects across Wyoming. Together, the two men created Wildlife Tourism for Tomorrow, a nonprofit that funds conservation by targeting businesses and people that depend on wildlife to make their living. These are the companies that run wildlife tours, and the hotels,

restaurants and shops that cater to wildlife watchers.

By tapping into this tourism constituency, the new group has “enormous potential to change the face of funding wildlife conservation in Wyoming,” says Phillips. Diane Shober, executive director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism, agrees, calling Wildlife Tourism for Tomorrow “a crucial initiative” for wildlife conservation, especially as hunting revenues decline.

Donations are collected from both individuals and businesses through Wildlife Tourism’s website.

One project currently in need of funding is the restoration of sagebrush steppe in Grand Teton National Park. In the early 1900s, several thousand acres of land in the park were cultivated for hay production, which fragmented habitat for wildlife. Since 2009, the park has been working to restore 4,500 acres of former hay fields to sagebrush and grasses, a multi-year project with an annual budget of over $400,000. Fund-

ing through Wildlife Tourism for Tomorrow donations helps keep the project going.

The nonprofit also uses the money it raises to build wildlife crossings on highways and install wildlife-friendly fencing along migration corridors. Other contributions go toward restoring wetlands and radio-collaring elk for scientific study.

Wildlife Tourism for Tomorrow has grown quickly in its first year, and support from Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has given it more visibility. Meanwhile, Phillips has spent a lot of time spreading the word that people who love wildlife need to step up. For too long, hunters and anglers have been doing the heavy lifting.

Just a suggestion, other Western states, but maybe it’s time to get on board.

Kelsey Wellington is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring conversation about the West.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY Probate Department

In re Trust Agreement of WILLIAM L. COVINGTON, Decedent. Case No. 22PB10643

NONTESTAMENTARY TRUST NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS PURSUANT TO ORS 130.365

Notice is hereby given that William L. Covington and Cynthia G. Covington Grantors and Trustees, established the Covington Family Trust (“Trust”) under agreement dated April 16, 2007, as later amended August 15, 2016. William L. Covington died July 24, 2022. Cynthia G. Covington is the Trustee of the Trust.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Petition of: Edward Terrand Furnace

CASE NO. CVPT-2021-1252

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Edward Terrand Furnace filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Edward Terrand Furnace to Proposed name: Asr Tauf Shakanasa I.

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 16, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1 The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: November 19, 2022 /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court Published: December 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T353813

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NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Crescent City is accepting applications until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023, for the following appointed position: Crescent City Measure S Oversight Committee, to fill a two-year term through December 2024 - The committee consists of five members who oversee the expenditures and revenues from Measure S funds.

Qualifications: Must be a city resident. There are three committee positions open.

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Published: December 16, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T354470

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TAB & Associates, Inc. 243 Price Mall Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a corporation

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 11/18/2022 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Leslie L. Barnes, CEO, T. A. Barnes and Associates, Inc.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/17/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20220141

Published: November 25, December 2, 9, and 16, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T353387

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Notice is hereby given that the Harbor Sanitary District, will receive Statements of Qualifications until 2:00 p.m. January 26, 2023, at the District Office, 16408 Lower Harbor Road, Brookings, Oregon 97415 for the following:

Municipal Consulting Engineering Services for the preparation of a Public Facilities Plan for the District and to act as the Districts Engineer.

The Harbor Sanitary District is seeking Statements of Qualifications from experienced firms to provide Municipal Consulting Engineering Services for the preparation of a Public Facilities Plan for the District and to act as the Districts Engineer.

This request for qualifications shall be used to compile a list of interested and qualified firms who will be ranked in accordance with procedures as outlined in the Request for Qualifications and the District’s Local Contracting Rules.

Project details and SOQ submittal requirements may be obtained at no cost by contacting Kelly Beebe, District Manager at the District Office located at 16408 Lower Harbor Road, Brookings, Oregon (541) 469-5225 or by email directed to at harborsan_kelly@ frontier.com.

The District may reject any proposal not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements and may reject for good cause any or all proposals upon determination of the District it is in the public interest to do so. Proposers are required to certify non-discrimination in employment practices and identify resident status as defined in ORS 279A.120. All proposers are required to comply with the provisions of Oregon Revised Statutes and Local Contract Review Board Policy.

Statements of Qualifications must be received via mail or in person, directed to Kelly Beebe, District Manager, Harbor Sanitary District, P.O. Box 2457 Harbor, OR 97415 (16408 Lower Harbor Road, Brookings, OR 97415) by 2:00 p.m. on January 26, 2023. No late responses, incomplete responses, or faxed materials will be accepted.

Published: December 16 and 23, 2022

Curry Coastal Pilot P354480

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Petition of: Jesus-Alberto Herrera Chavez CASE NO. CVPT-2022-1281

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Jesus-Alberto Herrera Chavez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Jesus-Alberto Herrera Chavez to Proposed name: Jesus Alberto Herrera-Chavez

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: January 6, 2023 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1

The address of the court is same as noted above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate

Date: November 21, 2022

/s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court Published: December 16, 23, 30 2022, and January 6, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T354355

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

In the Matter of the Estate of: Beverly Joan Exton, Deceased. Case No. 22PB10777

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

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

DATED and first published this 16th day of December, 2022. /s/ K.R. Olin OSB #903547

Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415 (541)469-2669 kro@wavelaw.com Published: December 16, 23, and 30, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P354416

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with California Commercial Code Sections 7209 and 7210 and California Civil Code Section 798.56a, the mobilehome described as a 2001 CHAMPION Decal No. LBK1251, Serial No. 170151301256, located at 1811 Northcrest Dr. Space No. 14, Crescent City, California 95531 be sold at public auction at 9:00 a.m. on January 3, 2023, at Crescent City MHP, LLC 1811 Northcrest Dr. Space No. 14, Crescent City, California 95531. The parties believed to claim an interest, Jonathan Alexander, have been given notice and the time specified for payment has expired. The undersigned is entitled to a warehouse lien against said mobilehome to satisfy the lien, storage and other related charges incurred including reasonable charges of notice, advertisement, and sale. Jonathan Alexander, Registered Owners, Legal Owners, interested Parties, please take further notice that, in order to prevent the mobilehome from being sold at the noticed sale, the following amount must be paid prior to the sale. Total claim to date of $12,294.70 (additional amounts incurred shall be added to this amount as provided in the Commercial Code). Bidders are required to show proof of cashier’s check(s) / money order(s) in an amount equal to the claim to date amount prior to bidding to Lisa McKee, 5034 Sienna Lane, Sacramento, CA 95835 (916) 601-6149. Authorized Agent for Crescent City MHP, LLC Published: December 16 and 23, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T353538

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

The Curry County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 27 at 7:00 p.m. In addition to routine business, agenda topics include approving the 202122 audit of the financial statements and the 2021-22 annual report. Other topics may be discussed. The meeting will be held at the Curry Watersheds Partnership office located at 29286 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach. The location is accessible to persons with disabilities. An option to join electronically will also be available. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made to Liesl Coleman at least 48 hours prior to the meeting: liesl.coleman@ currywatersheds.org (541) 247-2755 ext 0 Published: December 16, 2022

Curry Coastal Pilot P354568

AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

Stacie Marie Perez Case Number: CVPB-2022-7073

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

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

The petition for probate requests that: Matthew Perez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: January 6, 2023 Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

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

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

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181

Published: December 9, 16, and 23, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T354075

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. 25

Brittany Austin 345 4th Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. LV-18

Stefanie Jones 1661 Northcrest Dr., #94 Crescent City, CA 95531

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. C-14 JoAnn Stinson 380 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531

LIEN SALE WILL BE HELD: Date: December 17, 2022 Time: 9:00 am

Location: Humboldt Moving & Storage 1528 Northcrest Dr. Crescent City, CA 95531 Published: December 9 and 16, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T354140

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Woods Waves and Wonders 1543 Parkway Drive 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:/s/ Ciriana Orozco

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/29/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20220142

Published: December 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T354015

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

CASE No. 22PB10215 NOTICE

TO INTERESTED PERSONS

In the Matter of the Estate of Katrina Susan Montgomery, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Lewis G. Lang has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned attorney for the personal representative at PO Box 979 Bandon, OR 97411 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, or such objections may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney of the personal representative.

Dated and first published: December 9, 2022 Lewis G. Lang Personal Representative Manuel C. Hernandez, OSB #874123

Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 979 Bandon, OR 97411 541-347-2911 Fax: 541-347-3656 Email: Manuel@visitbandon. com

Published: December 9, 16, and 23, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P353902

PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819

Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 12/26/2022.

The sale will be held at 10:00am by CARPENTER AUTO CENTER 934 CHECO AVE BROOKINGS, OR 2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VIN KMHLR4AFXNU224241

Amount due on lien $335.00 Reputed owner(s) JIL ANN PELS

HYUNDAI MOTOR FINANCE

Published: December 16 and 23, 2022

Curry Coastal Pilot P354441

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AP YOGA 6777 Lower Lake Rd

Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a general partnership

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 2/13/2022

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

Signed:/s/ Edward Cable

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/30/2022 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20220145 Published: December 16, 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T354407

NOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN THAT THE SMITH RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT’S Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing at a regular meeting to be held on THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter can be heard, in the district’s headquarters located at 245 Haight Avenue, Smith River, California, for the following: Consideration of the Board of Director’s approval of a Resolution to initiate proceedings for the annexation of 84 residential subdivision parcels which are located east of Oceanview Drive between Lopez St. and the Oregon border.

Board of Directors will also consider adopting a Class 1 “Existing Facilities” Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act for the annexation project.

A copy of the annexation application and the map of the parcels to be annexed is available for public review at the administrative offices of the fire protection district located at 245 Haight Avenue, Smith River, California.

Questions or comments may be made in writing and directed to the Smith River Fire Protection District. P.O. Box 187, Smith River, CA 95567 or to srfpd5621@ gmail.com. Comments must be received prior to the conclusion of the public hearing.

The Board of Directors will consider all statements and testimony at the public hearing for and against the annexation application.

After considering all written and verbal testimony, the Board of Directors shall take whatever action is determined necessary and appropriate. Any public hearing may be continued to a later date.

In accordance with Government Code section 65009, if you challenge the action of the Board of Directors in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues that were raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Directors at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Dated: December 1, 2022

Elaine Fallgren

President, SRFPD Published: December 16, 23, and 30, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T354139

Notice of Public Meeting

The Port of Brookings Harbor Board of Director’s will hold a Regular Meeting Wednesday December 21, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. For meeting agenda and packet please visit Port website: www.portofbrookingsharbor.com

This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider Published: December 16, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P353301

A Storage Lien sale will be held on Saturday January 7th, 2023 Hewitt’s Stor-All on 96650 DeMoss Rd. Brookings, OR. 97415 Viewing of unit at 11:30 AM, Sale at 12:00 Noon Unit #25 - Kerrie Cain/ Richard Mostranski Household & Misc. Items Published: December 16, 23, 30, 2022, and January 6, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P354524

DEL NORTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2022-012 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING NOISE CONTROL REGULATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES

At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, the Board of Supervisors voted to adopt an ordinance establishing noise regulations within residential zones. The ordinance establishes maximum decibel limits for indoor and outdoor noise, as well as makes several exceptions for things like school sporting events, certain agricultural activities, and emergency vehicles.

A full copy of the ordinance is available for review in the Board of Supervisors office at 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA during normal business hours.

Dated: December 12, 2022 Kylie Goughnour, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of Del Norte Published: December 16, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T354458

Probate No. 22PB10165 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON

For the County of Curry The Estate of Laurie Alice Berryman, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Elizabeth Gallagher has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the Estate must present them, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative c/o Yturri Rose LLP, 89 SW 3rd Avenue, PO Box “S”, Ontario, Oregon 97914. Claims not presented within the four months 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 attorneys for the Personal Representative.

Attorneys for Personal Representative: Annie Bell, OSB #206196 Yturri Rose LLP PO Box “S” 89 SW 3rd Avenue Ontario, OR 97914

Telephone: (541) 889-5368 Facsimile: (541) 889-2432

abell@yturrirose.com

DATED and first published: December 16, 2022 Published: December 16, 23, and 30, 2022

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CITY OF CRESCENT CITY CITY COUNCIL VACANCY

e City of Crescent City is currently accepting applications for appointment to the City Council to ll the remaining two years of the vacant term (through November 2024). is vacancy will be appointed by the City Council. Applicants must reside within the city limits, be 18 years of age or older, and a registered voter of the City.

Crescent City is a general law city and adheres to the Council-Manager form of government. e City Council is comprised of a ve-person board and serves as the governing body of the City.

Council Members are expected to make signi cant time commitments to both learning the job of Council Member as well as regular attendance at City Council meetings and the meetings of various committees, boards and commissions. Regular City Council meetings are held on the rst and third Monday of each month in the Board Chambers of the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, at 5:00 p.m., however, there are o en special meetings and workshops scheduled throughout the year. e City provides a exible bene t plan that includes medical, dental, and vision as well as a $610.92 monthly stipend for Council Members.

If you are interested in applying for the position of Council Member, please complete an application and supplemental questionnaire which can be picked up at City Hall, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, or obtained on our website at www.crescentcity.org. Please call City Clerk/ Administrative Analyst Robin Altman at City Hall at 707-464-7483, ext. 223 for more information.

All applications must be received by the City Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2023. Applications may be mailed, hand delivered, or placed in the Water Department’s drop box located outside City Hall at the address listed below.

Quali ed applicants will be interviewed at a special meeting of the City Council to be held on January 9, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Flynn Center located at 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA. e City Council may make an appointment at the special meeting or may direct sta to place the matter on a future agenda for action.

Robin Altman, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst

Crescent City, City Hall 377 J Street Crescent City, CA 95531 707-464-7483 www.crescentcity.org

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY BRIAN C. MENTEN, an individual, Plaintiff, vs. LIA C. DEATHERAGE, an individual; WALTER HAZEN, an individual; WENDY HAZEN, an individual; and TRU FURNITURE LLC, a domestic limited liability company, Defendants.

Case No. 22CV21737

PUBLICATION SUMMONS

To: Lia C. Deatherage IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON you are hereby required to appear and answer

the Complaint filed against you in the above-entitled cause within 30 days from the date of the first publication of this Summons, and if you fail to so appear and answer, for want thereof the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief prayed for in the Complaint, to wit: An order or final judgment from the Court finding that the Property cannot be partitioned or sold without causing great prejudice to the Plaintiff; and an order or final judgment from the Court setting the value of the Property and allowing the Plaintiff to purchase Defendant Deatherage’s interest

and then discharging Defendant Deatherage from any further interest or claim in the Property, while allowing Plaintiff to continue honoring the obligations to Defendant Walter Hazen, Defendant Wendy Hazen, and Defendant Tru Furniture LLC.

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer” or “reply”. The “motion” or “answer” or “reply” must be given

to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein, along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or, if the Plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the Plaintiff. If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503-6843763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-452-7636. ARNOLD GALLAGHER P.C., Attorneys

at Law, 800 Willamette Street, Suite 800, Eugene, Oregon 97401, Telephone: 541-4840188, Gregory T. Lusby, OSB No. 933490, Of Attorneys for Plaintiff. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION IS: November 25, 2022. Published: November 25, December 2, 9, and 16, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P353328

Project# 2022.12: Building Repair - 121 Starfish Way NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Harbor Commissioners of the Crescent City Harbor District (“District”) is inviting qualified and expe-

rienced contractors to submit sealed bids for repairs to the building located at 121 Starfish Way, as indicated in the RFB available for download below.

DEADLINE FOR BIDS: December 28, 2022, at 4:00 PM THIS IS A NOTICE INVITING BIDS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT (PCC Section 22000 et seq.) https://www.ccharbor.com/request-for-bids Published: December 16 and 23, 2022

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• Sostenes Alberto Aparicio, II, 22, of Crescent City, was convicted of violating probation and was sentenced to fi ve days in jail.

• Levi Ryan Bowler, 33, of Grants Pass, Oregon, was convicted of violating community supervision and was sentenced to 120 days in jail.

• Bobby Ellis Jones, 52, of Crescent City,

December 2 through December 8

was convicted of refusal to obey police offi cer, driving on a suspended license and driing without a license and was sentenced to one year of probation, three days in jail and a fi ne of $1,350.

• Zachery Wayne Reyes, 33, of Crescent City, was convicted of driving on a suspended license with a prior and was sentenced to one year of probation, 10 days

in jail and a fi ne of $2,274.

In a second case, Reyes was conviction of violating probation and was sentenced to 10 days in jail.

• Zachery Tyler Smith, 19, of Hagerstown, Maryland, was convicted of theft/larceny and was sentenced to one year of probation, one day in jail and a fi ne of $630.

• Jeremy Michael Thompson, 45, of Crescent City, was convicted of driving on a suspended license and was sentenced to one year of probation, one day in jail and a fi ne of $1,454.

• Lisa Clark White, 57, of Crescent City, was convicted of DUI and was sentenced to three years of probation, two days in jail and a fi ne of $1,864.

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 12/06/2022:

• 3:04 am, shoplifter, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 5:02 am, tree fire, Highway 101 and Washington Boulevard, Fire.

• 3:04 am, shoplifter, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 5:02 am, fire, Highway 101 and Washington Boulevard, Fire.

• 9:41 am, dog issue, Buzzini Road, Sheriff.

• 11:36 am, juvenile issue, 900 block of G Street, Police.

• 12:30 pm, juvenile issue 900 block of G Street, Police.

• 12:59 pm, neighbor dispute, 1100 block of Lakeview Drive, Sheriff.

• 3:20 pm theft, 500 block of L Street, Police.

• 4:21 pm, dog issue, 300 block of Redwood Road, Tribal Police.

• 7:40 pm, harassment, 1900 block of Parkway Drive, Sheriff.

• 9:04 pm, fire, Highway 101 and Lake Earl, Fire.

• 11:20 pm, trespasser, 500 block of Wilson Avenue, Police.

Wednesday, 12/07/2022:

• 3:05 am, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 8:29 am, restraining order violation, 600 block of Macken Avenue, Sheriff.

• 10:51 am, theft, 900 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 11:19 am, dog issue, 16400 block of Highway 101, Tribal Police.

• 10:51 am, theft 900 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 12:51 pm, assault, 900 block of G Street, Police.

• 1:53 pm, hit and run, 300 block of Elk Valley Road, Highway Patrol.

• 2:38 pm, hold up alarm,

900 block of 3rd Street, Police.

• 2:40 pm, scam, 600 block of 5th Street, Police.

• 5:06 pm, chimney fire, 100 block of Mobile Lane, Fire.

• 5:26 pm, dog issue, 5300 block of South Bank Road, Sheriff.

• 9:41 pm, fire, Amador Trail, Fire.

Thursday, 12/08/2022:

• 12:12 am, trespassing, 100 block of Temple Street, Sheriff.

• 1:00 am, fire, 600 block of M Street, Fire.

• 1:31 pm, fire, 200 block of Kerby Street, Fire.

• 8:51 am, theft, 1600 block of A Street, Police.

• 9:17 am, assault, 900 block of Sunset Circle, Police.

• 11:43 am, theft, 200 block of Standard Veneer, Sheriff.

• 1:38 pm, reckless driver, Front and 101, Police.

• 2:06 pm, missing person, 2400 block of Roy Ave, Sheriff.

• 2:35 pm, reckless driver, Highway 101 and Cooper, Police.

• 5:20 pm, trespassing 1900 block of Parkway Drive, Sheriff.

Friday, 12/09/2022:

• 12:03 pm, theft, 2000 block of Old Mill Road, Sheriff.

• 12:42 pm, runaway juvenile, 100 block of Dean Lane, Sheriff.

• 12:54 pm, runaway juvenile, 2500 block of Elk Valley Cross Road, Sheriff.

• 1:12 pm, hit and run, Highway 101 and Rossini, Highway Patrol.

• 2:06 pm, runaway juvenile, 100 block of Dean Lane, Sheriff.

• 2:59 pm, sparking, Kings Valley and Quail, Fire.

• 4:02 pm, theft, 1600 block of Railroad Avenue, Sheriff.

• 5:33 pm, sparking, 2nd and E Street, Police.

• 5:36 pm, trespassing, 1400 Block of Inyo Street, Sheriff.

• 6:06 pm, tree down, 1000 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 6:52 pm, tree on RV, 1200 block of Northcrest Drive, Fire.

• 10:25 pm, noise com-

plaint, 200 block of King Street, Sheriff.

Saturday, 12/10/2022:

• 4:00 am, sparking power pole, 5400 block of North Bank Road, Fire.

• 7:28 am, line down, 400 block of Keller Street, Fire.

• 8:40 am, line down, PJ Murphy Memorial Drive, Fire.

• 10:36 am, physical disturbance, 300 block of 5th Street, Sheriff.

• 1:20 pm, restraining order issue, 200 block of Barker Street, Sheriff.

• 1:28 pm, theft, 1000 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 4:55 pm, theft, 1000 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 6:47 pm, trespassing, 12400 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

Sunday, 12/11/2022:

• 1:39 am, dog issue, 1500 block Boulder Road, Sheriff.

• 11:31 am, threats, 2200 block of Low Divide Road, Sheriff.

• 1:20 pm, theft, 100 block of Starfish Way, Sheriff.

• 1:37 pm, theft, Wash-

ington and Pebble Beach, Sheriff.

• 3:41 pm, threats, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 4:19 pm, power line down, 100 block of 3rd Street, Fire.

• 8:00 pm, theft, 200 block of Temple Street, Sheriff.

• 8:00 pm, loud music, 700 block of Reddy Avenue, Sheriff.

• 10:32 pm, harassment, 1600 block of A Street, Police.

Monday, 12/12/2022:

• 10:03 am, harassment, 2500 block of Elk Valley Cross Road, Sheriff.

• 12:42 pm, runaway juvenile, 900 block of Pacific Avenue, Police.

• 2:13 pm, theft, 13500 block of Ocean View Drive, Sheriff.

• 4:47 pm, harassment, 4300 block of Highway 169, Tribal Police.

• 5:07 pm, harassment, 200 block of Price Mall, Police.

• 5:23 pm, neighbor issue, 300 block of Pebble Beach Drive, Sheriff.

• 5:24 pm, squatters, 400 block of Kern Street, Sheriff responded.

Communion Small Group Ministries Celebrate Recovery...6 p.m. Friday 541-469-2531

Christian Science Church 429 Pine St. at Redwood Spur, Brookings Sunday Service............11 a.m. Sunday School............11 a.m. Wednesday Testimony Mtg..6 p.m. Reading Room: Monday & Wednesday..1-3 p.m. or by appointment www.cscbrookings.com 541-469-2398 or 469-3333

Trinity Lutheran Church

1200 Easy St., PO Box 1199 Brookings Sunday Bible School All Ages...9am (Sept.-May) Sunday Worship Service...10am

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Fir St. at Old County Rd, Brookings

Sunday Adult Classes.........9 a.m. Sunday Service.................10 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study....11 a.m. Wednesday Holy Eucharist with Healing Service.......12 noon The Reverend Bernie Lindley 541-469-3314 sttimothyepiscopal.org

Faith Baptist Church Fundamental Independent 409 Hillside Ave. Unit C, Brookings 541-412-1070

Sunday School...............10 a.m. Morning Preaching........11 a.m. Evening Preaching...........6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study...7 p.m. “Looking for an exciting BiblePreaching Church? We may be just what you’re looking for!”

Church of Christ 17222 Passley Rd., Brookings Sunday Morning Bible Study.....10am Sunday Morning Worship Assembly...11:20am Wednesday Bible Class.....7pm Evangelist: Michael Wilk 541-469-6453 or 541-469-0191

Calvary Chapel of the Redwoods Temporary address for services: Smith River Community Hall 241 1st St., Smith River CA (707)-487-2051 Sunday Services 10:30am www.ccredwoods.com

Fort Dick Bible Church

CDFW Continues commercial Dungeness crab fishery delay

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is continuing the temporary recreational crab trap restriction in Fishing Zones 3, 4, 5 and 6 due to presence of humpback whales and the potential for entanglement from trap gear. However, the recreational crab trap restriction for Fishing Zones 1 and 2 will be lifted on Nov. 28, 2022 at 9 a.m. CDFW reminds recreational crabbers that take of Dungeness crab by other methods, including hoop nets and crab snares, is allowed during a temporary trap restriction.

The commercial Dungeness crab fishery in Fishing Zones 3-6 will also remain delayed due to presence of high numbers of humpback whales and the potential for entanglement with lines and traps in this fishery.

CDFW anticipates the next risk assessment will take place on or before Dec. 7, 2022, at which time CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham will re-evaluate the temporary recreational crab trap restriction and commercial fishery delay in Fishing Zones 3-6. That risk assessment is expected to inform the potential for a commercial fishery opener and modification of the recreational trap restriction in Fishing

Zones 3-6 on Dec. 16.

“We appreciate the discussions with the California Dungeness Crab Fishing Gear Working Group regard-

ing risk of entanglement,” said Director Bonham.

“Ultimately, we must rely on the best available science and make management decisions based on the Risk Assessment Mitigation Program (RAMP) regulations. CDFW remains committed to providing fishing opportunity when risk of entanglement is low,

which is consistent with our management approach since implementation of RAMP.”

In addition, pursuant to Fish and Game Code 8672.2, Director Bonham has also delayed the northern California commercial Dungeness crab season due to poor crab meat quality test results (PDF) for Mendocino,

Humboldt and Del Norte counties (Fishing Zones 1 and 2). The commercial Dungeness crab fishery in this area is delayed until 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, pending another round of meat quality testing. If results indicate good quality, the fishery will open and be preceded by a 64-hour gear

setting period that will begin at 8:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.

For more information related to the risk assessment process, please visit CDFW’s Whale Safe Fisheries page or more information on the Dungeness crab fishery, please visit wildlife.ca.gov/crab.

Holiday sale begins at Redwood National and State Parks

Calling all friends of the redwoods: Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC) is holding its annual Holiday Sale in their currently open park stores from December 12-24.

Conservancy this holiday season.

Carpet Cleaning- $140 for 3 Rooms

Carpet Cleaning- $140 for 3 Rooms

Carpet Cleaning- $140 for 3 Rooms

Carpet Cleaning- $140 for 3 Rooms

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Area, Tolowa Dunes State Park, SueMeg State Park, Fort Humboldt State Park and other public lands along California’s far north coast.

Upholstery & Hard Floor Cleaning Residential & Commercial (541) 251-1615

Participating stores include Hiouchi Visitor Center on Highway 199, Kuchel Visitor Center in Orick, Crescent City Information Center in Crescent City, Prairie Creek Visitor Center off of Newton B. Drury Parkway, Sue-meg State Park Visitor Center in Trinidad and U.S. Forest Service/Smith River National Recreation Area Visitor Center in Gasquet.

(541) 251-1615

Upholstery & Hard Floor Cleaning Residential & Commercial (541) 251-1615

Upholstery & Hard Floor Cleaning Residential & Commercial (541) 251-1615

Hurry in for 15% off all merchandise storewide or 20% for all RPC members! RPC’s visitor center stores are a great source of books for all ages, locally made items and unique gifts from pottery to fog globes, outdoor wear, and many other gift items related to the natural and cultural history of our area. Support the redwoods by shopping with Redwood Parks

Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC) is the official non-profit partner of Redwood National and State Parks, Smith River National Recreation

RPC’s mission is to foster understanding, enjoyment, and stewardship by providing support to its partner agencies – the National Park Service, California State Parks, the U.S. Forest Service and Tribal Partners– all of whom are entrusted with the care of northern California’s public lands.

For more information, please contact us at rpc@redwoodparks.org

Margaret Keating School

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The Dungeness crab season has been delayed again as the meat quality remains low in crab that have been sampled.

California Coastal Art &

Poetry Contest for students

California Students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade, are invited to submit artwork or poetry with a California coastal or marine theme, in a contest sponsored by the California Coastal Commission. Winners in art and poetry will be selected in each of five grade-level categories (K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10- 12) to receive a $100 gift certificate to an art supply store (art), courtesy of Blick

Art Materials, or to a bookstore (poetry). Each winner’s teacher will receive a $50 gift certificate from Acorn Naturalists.

All winning and honorably mentioned art and poetry will be part of a travelling exhibit. Entry deadline: 5pm, January 31, 2023. Guidelines, prompts for inspiration, and teacher tips are available in English and Spanish, at www.coastal.ca.gov/art-poetry or email coast4u@coastal. ca.gov.

Nutcracker, A Modern Ballet

The Wild Rivers Conservatory of Dance presents their annual production of the Nutcracker ballet. Join Clara and the Nutcracker as they battle the Rat Queen and adventure through the Land of Snow and Sweets in this beloved holiday tradition. Evening shows are December 16 & 17, at 7:00 p.m., with matinees on December 17 & 18, at 2:00 p.m. All performances are at Crescent Elk

Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City. Tickets are Adults $20, Seniors/Students $15, children 12 and under $10, and are available through Eventbrite: Wild Rivers Dance Nutcracker 2022.

Performance Series Season

Tickets now available

Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) is now offering Season Tickets for their 2022-23 Performance Series. When you purchase a Season Ticket you enjoy substantial savings over a regular concert ticket. This season includes artists presenting neosoul/R&B music and dance, contemporary folk, Celtic music, a Grammy®-winning artist sharing a legendary musician’s catalog, and an eclectic musical adventure with an electric cello! More details and tickets available at dnaca.eventbrite.com. Tickets also available at Del Norte Office Supply.

Veterans’ Art Exhibition Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) is pleased to present an exhibit by Veterans and their Family Members, now on display through January 12, 2023 at the Del Norte Courthouse. The exhibit features a variety of visual art mediums including watercolor, photography, and multi-media. The courthouse is located at 450 H St. in Crescent City, and is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, except for state holidays. For more information, contact DNACA at 707-4641336 or office@dnaca.net.

Crescent City Art Crescent City Art at 1228 2nd St., Crescent City, is open to the public Wednesday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Gallery’s Artist of the Month is Ed Reidel. Member art exhibits also include spray paint artist Spencer Bishop at the Del Norte County Library, watercolor artist Pauline Lodolini at the Smith River Library, and an exhibit of various artists at the Sutter Coast Hospital Infusion Center and in the Main Hall at Sutter Coast Hospital. For more information, call 707460-1414.

Crescent Harbor Art Gallery Coast Redwoods Art Association Crescent Harbor Art Gallery at 140 Marine Way in Crescent City, is pleased to present Artist of the Month Debbie Dean.

Debbie taught art before moving to Crescent City. She now enjoys her new passion for oil painting. The Gallery is open Tuesday - Sunday from 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and closed Monday. For more information, call 707-464-9133 or visit crescentharborgallery.com.

“Something in the Air” Art Exhibit by John Barker DNACA’s Art in Public Places program presents a photography exhibit by local artist John Barker, entitled “Something in the Air.” This exhibit features photography with every subject in the air, or aviation oriented. The exhibit is on display through January 12, 2023, at the 2nd floor mezzanine of the CEC Airport, 1650 Dale Rupert Rd, 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 more information, contact DNACA at 707-4641336 or office@dnaca.net.

The Gallery of Arts & Culture

The Gallery of Arts & Culture at 175 H Street, is currently featuring the photography of Bob Mize. Bob is a local artist who celebrates the Western United States in his images, which are widely collected. His subjects include flora, fauna, and landscapes. The Gallery is open TuesdaySaturday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Gallery is also open 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month for “First Friday Art Walk”. For further information call (707) 464-4745.

He has a high energy level, is eager-to-please, and already knows “sit” and “down”! Toro seems to have the makings of a great companion and jogging/hiking buddy.

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Debbie Dean, the December Artist of the Month, will have her work on display at the Crescent Harbor Gallery in Crescent City.