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Rail family donates instruments to Del Norte County music students

Short selected as chair of board of supervisors

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BY ROGER GITLIN For The Triplicate

The Board of Supervisors this past Tuesday, in its first meeting of the year, selected 1st District Supervisor Darrin Short to be its chairman for 2023. Following the appointment, 2nd District Supervisor Valerie Starkey was selected by her colleagues to be vice-chair. Both votes were unanimous.

Later that evening, former City Councilor Kelly Schellong was selected from the field of three applicants, including City Planning Commissioner Ray Wolp and Steve Shamblin, to fill the vacant city councilor position previously held by Beau Smith. Smith resigned in December to apply for one of the three open Captain positions at Crescent Fire.

Schellong, sales manager at Bi-Coastal media also served as chairwoman of the Oversite Measure S Committee. She was sworn in at the city council meeting January 17 to fill the balance of the Smith’s term, which expires the end of November 2024.

Storms continue to bring damage to region

Council discusses jetty safety with Army Corps

BY ROGER GITLIN For The Triplicate

Crescent City invited the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers via Zoom to its Tuesday meeting at the Flynn Center to discuss jetty security.

The Corps owns and manages the jetty. Neither the city nor the county has any law enforcement oversight on the Corps property.

USACE’s Chief of Construction Jerry Harper addressed councilors from his USACE office in San Francisco concerning long-standing suspect public safety and signage issues at the Crescent City Jetty.

City outreach follows yet another close call when a couple

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Photos by Mike Cuthbertson

A series of strong winter storms that brought high winds and heavy rain to Northern California and Southern Oregon have continued to impact local areas. At the Hiouchi Visitors Center, above, the wind knocked down a tree that blocked the parking lot and narrowly missed damaging the building. Nearby, on Highway 199, below, another tree was blown down, blocking the road while emergency crews removed it.

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Former Crescent City Councilor Kelly Schellong will be heading back to the council after she was appointed to the seat vacated by Beau Smith. Pictured are, from left, Councilor Jason Greenough, Schellong, Mayor Isaiah Wright and Councilors Blake Inscore and Ray Altman.

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Water rushes over the Crescent City Jetty during a recent high tide. Over the years, three people have died and many more have been injured while walking on the jetty.

Rails deliver more band instruments for Del Norte schools

The gifts for Del Norte County’s music students keep on coming as local philanthropists Nick and Lisa Rail donated an additional 50 new, quality band instruments unveiled during Wednesday’s Winter Concert at Del Norte High School.

The new instruments, valued at approximately $70,000, were mostly brass instruments such as tuba, trumpets, saxophones, French horns and bassoons. The latest batch of instruments brings the total number donated by the Rails to nearly 300, with a total value of approximately $350,000. Many of those new instruments were being played by K-12 grade students performing during the winter concert.

“Lisa and I are honored once to again to show our dedication to the performing arts and music education in Del Norte County with a third presentation of new band instruments to the district,” Nick said to a crowd of nearly 300 parents, students and school staff at the school gym.

With his wife standing by his side, the retired, former music store owner told Wednesday’s audience, “My parents could barely afford to buy me a trumpet when I was asked to join the band at Redwood School back in 1959, but thank goodness they found a way and now, I’m happy to say, there are enough instruments to guarantee that any child who wants to play will not

miss out due to a lack of an instrument.”

Money for the new instruments comes from the Nick and Lisa Rail Fund established at the Wild Rivers Community Foundation. The fund is focused on improving the scope and quality of band instruments for all elementary, middle and high school music programs. Rail also established an instrument repair shop for students at Del Norte High School to ensure the instruments stay in good condition.

During the winter concert, Rail shared his latest vision: a proposed $46 million performing arts center at the Del Norte High School campus, which he recently launched with a pledge of $1 million. The Rails and others have established the nonprofit Partnership for the Performing Arts to oversee fundraising and building of the 1,000-seat multi-purpose

performing arts, education and civic gathering center. The center, Rail said, will serve students first, the community second, and touring acts third, Nick said.

“It’s time to get the kids out of this gym,” he said, getting a loud round of applause from the crowd. He was referring to the high school gymnasium, which has lousy acoustics and is often referred to by students as the “toilet bowl.” Nick hopes to open the center by 2028.

“A performing arts center is exactly what this community needs. A place were music will sound good, unlike the gym,” said Del Norte High School senior James Appel, who received one of the new tubas.

Learn more about the Partnership for the Performing Arts at www.ppadelnorte.org and more about Wild River Community Foundation at www.wildriverscf.org.

Contributed photos Despite signs warning of the danger, people continue to venture out onto the Crescent City Jetty to get a closer look at the Pacific Ocean. Far too often in recent years, that decision has proven to be mistaken as waves have pushed numerous people off the jetty into the rocks below. The two people on the left were fortunate Dec. 11 when a wave knocked them down, but did not push them into the rocks.

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three individuals have been killed after being swept off the Jetty. Another 15 individuals have suffered serious blunt force trauma after waves pushed them off the Jetty.

Harper was compliant and cooperative with councilors, expressing Corps interest in helping the community address the conundrum.

“The issue of Jetty safety is not new to USACE,” he said. “The Army Corps of Engineers is open to helping the community and saving lives.”

Harper is a former rock climber who has scaled National Parks’ steep walls and stated he believes folks have the right to live their lives the way they choose.

Councilors all agreed more education is needed in outreach to the public which is why the city is researching options to improve public safety. Some of the options discussed were improving signage and thimble fencing. All agreed the decision to change the status quo is a difficult one, balancing one’s right to choose and protecting public safety.

The Council agreed to instruct City Manager Eric Wier to assist in organizing a public information forum to weigh on any jetty restrictions.

Invited to be included in the proposed meeting would be Search and Rescue, City Police, Del Norte Sheriff and the general public.

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escaped peril when huge waves hurtled over the jetty knocking the man and woman to the Jetty floor Dec. 11. Over the last 21 years,

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Nick Rail stands with students receiving new band instruments: (left to right) Morgan Gossage, James Appel and Serenity Diehl. Left top, Nick and Lisa Rail announce the donation of 50 new instruments during Wednesday’s Winter Concert. Left bottom, DNHS senior James Appel holds a new tuba.

Renowned for a graciousness that drew to her countless friends of all ages, her long walks with friends along the Smith River in Hiouchi, California, and her cinnamon rolls, Frances Koesling died on December 29, 2022.

Fran was born to Eric and Mary Butler on August 3, 1926, in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada where she lived with her dear sister Leona (Noni) until 1946 when she met and married William Fullan. The two moved to San Francisco, California where, in 1949, she became a U.S. citizen. In 1955 they packed up their four young sons and moved to Crescent City, California, eventually settling nearby in Hiouchi among the towering redwoods along the Smith River where she was known to religiously hike every day of the week (except Fridays) with many of her friends. For her it was the

perfect place to raise her brood which eventually grew to seven—five sons, a daughter, and stepdaughter. Following her divorce from Bill, she married Byrd Koesling in 1964. Their Hiouchi home during those many years was a gathering spot for friends and a haven for the many friends of their children. Eventually the young ones began to leave the nest and Fran and Byrd found time to enjoy dancing at the Elks Club and to take many enjoyable trips to Hawaii and Mexico. How Fran also found time to give back to her community remains a mystery. During the Vietnam War era she believed that there should be a mother on the draft board and became the first and only woman to serve on that board. In addition to being an expert seamstress, she gave her time to the Del Norte County Historical Society and the Sutter

Coast Hospital, among others. In 2013 she and Byrd moved to Beaverton, Oregon where they settled into the Creekside Village Retirement Center. There Fran’s friendly spirit won her many friends who provided her companionship after Byrd’s death, after 55 years of marriage, in 2020. She will be remembered there for her welcoming warmth, her avid walking, and her mean game of Rummikub.

She leaves a long and wide trail in her wake and is survived by: five sons, Jim Fullan (Karen) of Portland, Oregon, Terry Fullan (Lorraine) of Nehalem, Oregon, Dennis Fullan (Kathi) of Oregon City, Oregon, Sean Fullan (Lucinda) of New Windsor, New York, and Eric Fullan (Krista) of Beaverton, Oregon; one daughter, Susan Skidmore (Bert) of Reno, Nevada; one stepdaughter, Juanita Koesling

of Newport, Oregon; seven grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; along with her favorite niece Maureen, and long-time friend and world traveler Pete Gumman (whereabouts unknown).

In accordance with her wishes, no public service will be held. Her family plans to distribute her ashes near Byrd’s burial site, in her favorite walking spot along the Smith River, and her ancestral grounds of Kaslo, British Columbia.

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What a long, strange trip to kill four dams

By ROCKY BARKER

Finally, after a 50-year effort, four massive dams on the Klamath River in northern California and Oregon will start coming down this July.

For the Yurok, Karuk, Hoopa, Shasta and Klamath tribes living along this river since time immemorial, there’s much to celebrate. They have long fought for the lives of the salmon that are harmed by these dams, and for their right to fish for them.

Even PacifiCorp, which marketed the electricity of the four hydroelectric-producing dams, will also have something to cheer about. PacifiCorp, which is owned by billionaire Warren Buffett, won’t have pricey fish ladders to install and its share of the cost of dam removal has been passed to ratepayers in both states.

Environmentalists are also hailing this latest victory for river-renewal, based on the Electric Consumers Protection Act of 1986. The law ordered operators of most federal dams to provide passages for fish so they could swim upstream to spawn.

For California and Oregon officials, along with farmers and others who had reached an agreement as far back in 2008, the dam removals signal that this long and emotional fight is finally over. And why has there been a settlement after all this time? A short answer is the growing reality of the West’s increasing aridity.

In 2001, yet another dry year in the upper Klamath, farmers woke up to find their headgates for irrigation water locked. It was done to preserve flows for endangered salmon, but for outraged farmers it meant their crops were ruined and they lost anywhere from $27 million to $47 million. Death threats followed, along with shootings and even a farmers’ cavalry charge.

The newly elected Bush administration reacted by making sure the farmers got their water, though this triggered one of the largest salmon die-offs in history. The Klamath Tribes were infuriated.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission started tackling the issue in 2007 by ordering PacifiCorp to install fish ladders on its four, fish-killing dams. After electric rates soared 1,000%, that left everybody mad and set the stage for a deal.

In a turnaround for the Bush administration, a pact was almost reached in 2008, when Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, who had stubbornly opposed breaching dams, persuaded Oregon Democratic Gov. Ted Kulongoski and Republican California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to reach an agreement.

The deal had something for everyone: The Klamath Tribes, with senior water rights, subordinated those rights for a large grant to purchase land. The federal government paid half the cost of removing the dams, and the state of California paid the other half.

Then a stumbling block intruded: Powerful Republicans opposed dam removal and the legislation that would have put the agreement into effect.

But negotiations continued, this time without the federal government picking up any of the costs. As 2022 ended, California Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, PacifiCorp, the Tribes and others to celebrate the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of the dams coming down.

When they hold the big celebration this summer as the dams crumple, I hope people remember the courageous role of former Interior Secretary Kempthorne, who broke the impasse over the dams back in 2008.

When the very first American dam was destroyed, in 1999, I was in Augusta, Maine, to help celebrate. After the Edwards Dam was breached, the Kennebec River ran free for the first time since the novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne walked its banks 160 years before. On the south side of the river stood residents whose ancestors worked in the mills the dam had powered. Many were crying. It reminded me that change is never easy.

And in 2012, I celebrated with others when the first of two dams on western Washington’s Elwha River was breached. In both places, and as is true for most of the 1,200 dams that have been removed since then, rivers have quickly returned to life.

I look forward to seeing that same amazing burst of renewal after the four lower Snake River dams finally come down.

Rocky Barker is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He is a longtime reporter about the Northwest.

Eye on Del Norte

A failure to communicate

What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.

Those profound words were uttered by Strother Martin playing the role of Captain in the 1967 Paul Newman-starring classic movie, Cool Hand Luke.

That lack of communication played out in an unfortunate and ugly incident where public speaker Branden Bieber of Smith River addressed the Board of Supervisors at its January 10 meeting. Mr. Bieber expressed his concern and displeasure for a rubberstamp CONSENT Agenda item sending $2.5 million State funding to hire more school psychologists to address mental health issues involving some of our children. Bieber questioned newly-appointed Board Chairman Darrin Short if parents would be part of the process in consulting with these professionals before any therapy is conducted. Fair question. Like an Easter Island statue, Short just stared back, said nothing, did nothing. The appearance was one of stark rudeness. Bieber continued and stated this funding was not in the best interests of Del Norte County and should be rejected. The speaker’s three minutes expired and Short, at first gently, reminded the speaker his time at the dias was finished. Bieber continued with questions on some of the other 17 funded items on Consent Agenda. Then, was reminded not so gently, his time had expired. According to the Brown Act, each agendized item permits an individual a separate three minute comment.

Short became increasingly more frustrated and then aggressively stepped up his gavel arm in an attempt to corral control and cutting the speaker’s microphone. The chairman suddenly suspended the Meeting and called in Del Norte deputies to clear the Chambers and escort speaker

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Bieber from the dais. This gesture was unnecessary and wholly inappropriate.

Short COULD have handled the incident professionally and productively. Short’s inexperience and palpable disrespect for the speaker was unprofessional, impolite and an abject failure to effectively communicate.

What Supervisor Short SHOULD have done is consult his Board colleagues for a consensus on whether to permit Mr. Bieber additional time to speak and even refer the speaker to his own District supervisor. That prudent option did not occur. During the same meeting, Short allowed other speakers additional time, including Fire Chief Kevin Carey TWO opportunities to speak expressing his opposition to granting an Exclusive Opportunity Area for Del Norte Ambulance.

Apparently, there is a double standard firmly in place: Flexibility for public employee speakers and inflexibility for ordinary citizens like Branden Bieber. Very troubling.

Supervisor Chris Howard who represents Bieber in District 3, said and did nothing while his constituent languished at the dias. Howard should know better. His record of mistreating speakers whose opinions he does not share is well-documented. Instead sitting like that Easter Island mannequin saying and doing nothing. This speaks poorly of his lack of judgement.

Short and Howard should apologize to Mr. Bieber.

For Supervisors Starkey, Wilson and Borges, there may be an unclear misunderstanding on whether one as a supervisor can respond to a speaker at the dias. The answer is: YES!

Supervisors answer to the Public. No one else. I often exercised that option while I served on the Board.

Upon recognition from the Chairman, a supervisor may ask a question or have a matter clarified or even better, request the chair place the item on an upcoming agenda.

Is Branden Bieber a modern-day Cool Hand Luke? I believe he is. Allow me to recognize and commend Mr. Bieber for his courage and character in addressing this moribund Board of Supervisors. Bieber would be an excellent addition to this Board which appears to ignore, marginalize and discount private citizens who play a vital role in our local government.

The Board needs to rethink its uninterested demeanor and behavior in giving proper attention, extending dignity and respect to the speaker and cease this incessant clock watching. Healthy public comments should be a significant and important part of Board of Supervisors meetings. It takes some guts for regular folks to speak at the dais. Supervisor indifference is not helpful.

It is my intent to closely follow Public Speakers and Consent Agenda rubber stamp items.

Presently, This failure to communicate compromises those supervisors claim to serve their constituents. That snap shot must change now.

Roger Gitlin is a retired Dist. 1 Supervisor. He’s also a retired Multi-Subject CLAD Credentialed teacher.

From the Email Bag

In the two weeks since I stated my intent to conduct an informal, unscientific, non-binding poll of Triplicate readers, I have received 34 emails. My primary question was whether my contribution to this publication is useful or needed. Should I stay or should I go?

Thank you to all who took the time to write to me. Your feedback has been very supportive and informative.

I have decided to stay for a while.

Of the people who responded, 100% encouraged me to continue writing my column. 58% spoke about the importance of having balance. 39% identified Roger Gitlin as a reason that an alternative perspective is needed. 18% expressed opinions on whether I should write about national or international news events. The votes on this were evenly split for and against. I also got many good ideas for future columns which I will not highlight today.

In this column I will provide excerpts of some of the comments. To respect the privacy and confidentiality of the readers that wrote to me, I will keep the statements anonymous.

The following are sample snippets from some of the emails that I received:

“I call myself conservative but every week I find myself agreeing more and more with you. Maybe I’m now a centrist as so-called conservatives move further and further right. I certainly believe in fairness, equity, and the ability for all to succeed. So, my vote is stay.”

“I have appreciated your columns and would miss them if you made a ‘full-time commitment to retirement.’ I confess to having significantly less enthusiasm for “Eye on Del Norte”. And yet, I was delighted to learn that Roger Gitlin had volunteered you. There is no Ying without the Yang, and it is good to know that even he gets that. When I am considering

I miss privacy

I miss the good old days of privacy, don’t you?

In this very public internet era, it seems as though our privacy has been forsaken. Privacy used to be a right, something held dear. The phrase “right to privacy” exists for a reason.

When I grew up as a kid there were no camera phones. You could get away with embarrassing yourself without being plastered all over the internet for millions

not renewing my subscription, I think of your column and the scale tips in favor of maintaining it, so I write the check!”

“Does not matter whether we agree or not, your view (opposing or not) is of great value.”

“I enjoy your column. In fact, my recent subscription to the Triplicate is because your column is there to balance things for me. I’m a new resident and homeowner.”

“Please keep writing for the paper. The paper feels sooo conservative. You are the breath of fresh air each week that I look forward to. Now that Mr. Gitlin is becoming the most prominent reporter, he seems to be everywhere.”

“Your column in the Triplicate is one of the things that keeps me as a subscriber to this paper.

Your column is one that is upbeat and positive, giving a (may I say progressive) perspective. I value your opinion and point of view.”

“The Triplicate needs your level-headed input & balance. If you are looking for topics for future columns, might I suggest delving into how Roger Gitlin came to write all four articles on the front page of the Friday, January 6th edition of the Triplicate!? This is deeply concerning.”

“You do provide a community service by highlighting good things happening in local government. A lot of Del Norte folks like to denigrate what elected democrats do for the County, think State assembly, State senate and local congressman. You do a good job of factually setting the record straight.”

“I enjoy reading your work every week. It is refreshing to hear from the “political center/left” in our little newspaper, as it seems to have been captured by the good old boys of magaworld. How did Roger Gitlin get to be the main reporter for most

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of eyeballs.

These days, thanks to big tech, people’s lives are ruined because of it. Our personal information is strewn all over the internet for anyone to read.

Type your name into a search engine and dozens of data brokers selling your private information appear. It’s as if privacy is dead.

This poses an obvious threat. Anyone with a computer can find out where you live, your phone number, employment history, embarrassing mistakes, and more.

articles on the front page?”

“Thank you for your weekly columns. I sincerely appreciate the positive and constructive tone of your columns. I find them to be a bright ray of sunshine in these cloudy times. I feel in many regards, your reports and reflections in your columns shine a light on that optimism and can-do attitude that is uplifting for us all.”

“I am a 20+ year resident of Crescent City and have always subscribed to the Triplicate. Like many others, for the past couple of years I have vowed to cancel it. But I remain faithful, and usually read every single page and article. Frankly, the only reason I remain subscribed currently is because of your column, and even Roger Gitlin’s column. He’s a goofball but sometimes I have to admit he has a point as well.”

I want to close with a few words addressing the criticism of the Triplicate and Roger Gitlin’s expanded role. First, I want to acknowledge how expensive and challenging it is to publish a paper newspaper these days. The Triplicate has had a hard time keeping regular reporters on staff, but I appreciate the efforts of all the Triplicate crew to put out a paper every week.

I will continue to do what I can to help fill a space in the weekly paper because I feel strongly that our community needs to have a newspaper that presents a variety of opinions. I believe the Triplicate agrees.

Whether you prefer to read my column or Roger’s, please continue to subscribe to the Triplicate.

This new public era is uncomfortable and dangerous. The question is, how can we get our privacy back?

I’m aware of only one way to go fully private again, and that’s to hire a data cleaner like https://privacyon.com. Data cleaners find and delete your information from the internet, fully removing your digital footprint. To anyone who wishes for real privacy again, this is a fantastic tool.

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Port of Brookings Harbor Accepting applications for the position of Front Desk/ Moorage. This position includes daily office duties relating to collecting items related to Port services, moorages, data entry, and front desk duties. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week $19.00 an hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, SEP IRA, holiday, vacation, and sick leave. Job descriptions and applications may be obtained and returned to: Port of Brookings Harbor Office 16330 Lower Harbor Rd Brooking OR 97415 or www.portofbrookingsharbor. com. Drug test required. This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Wanted Autos 690

DONATE YOUR CAR OR TRUCK TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-844-491-2884 (Cal-SCAN)

DONATE YOUR CAR TO KIDS Fast Free Pickup - Running or Not - 24 Hour Response Maximum Tax Donation - Help Find Missing Kids! Call 1-888-491-1453. (Cal-SCAN)

Misc/Trade 700

8 ft aluminum step ladder. $35.00 541-469-4948

Rifle FN-Sal Sporter .308 cal. Military red dot scope, nylon sling, pistol grip, 24 20-round mags. 12 10-round mags. Dozens od tools/parts. 5 books. $1800. 541-254-0101

Ryobi table saw. $35.00 541-254-0101

Solid wood twin bed frame with 4 drawers and bookshelf built-in. excellent cond. $95.00 707-464-5515

Garage Sales 702

Indoor Multi-family garage sale. Fri-Sun 1/20-1/22, 1/27-1/29, 2/3-2/5, 10am-3pm each day. Indian Creek RV Park, 94680 Jerrys Flat Rd. in Gold Beach. Tools, household, etc. For more info: chersragrugs@gmail.com

Stereo, TV & Video 713

Get DIRECTV for $64.99/ mo for 12 months with CHOICE Package. Save an additional $120 over 1st year. First 3 months of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz and Epix included! Directv is #1 in Customer Satisfaction (JD Power & Assoc.) Some restrictions apply. Call 1-888641-5762 (Cal-SCAN)

Musical Instruments 715

TOP CA$H PAID FOR OLD GUITARS! 1920-1980 Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D’Angelico, Stromberg. And Gibson Mandolins / Banjos. 1-844-910-1960. (Cal-SCAN)

Yamaha DGX 670 keyboard. New Sept. ‘22. Fully functional. paid $1300. Yours for $600. Will deliver. 707-464-4862

Insurance 729

SAVE BIG on HOME INSURANCE! Compare 20 A-rated insurance companies. Get a quote within minutes. Average savings of $444/year! Call 1-844-410-9609! (M-F 8am-8pm Central) (Cal-SCAN)

Looking for a job? Hiring? Call the Curry Coastal Pilot at (541)813-1717, or Del Norte Triplicate at (707)460-6727

1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Suite $1120.00 a month plus a security deposit of $1120.00

Fully Furnish Upstairs Suite with all utilities paid: Includes, water/sewer, garbage, cable, wi-fi and electric.

Background/Credit check first to be approved $25.00 Fee. Pick up Application at Century 21 Office or Call 541-469-6119 for more info.

Loans 930

RETIRED COUPLE $$$$ for business purpose Real Estate loans. Credit unimportant. V.I.P. Trust Deed Company www.viploan.com Call 1-818248-0000. Broker-principal DRE 01041073. No consumer loans. (Cal-SCAN)

Real Estate Wanted 950

Couple looking to buy newer manufactured house in Brookings. No HOA; closer to town and beaches; private sale; cash terms and limited renovation. Text or call at (907) 451-0411.

Public Notices 999

In the Matter of the Estate of David C. Haynes Curry County Circuit Court Case No. 22PB10594, all persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Kelsey Haynes, personal representative, at 96363 Wildwood Rd. 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 or the personal representative.

This notice first published on January 13, 2023.

Published: January 13, 20, and 27, 2023.

Curry Coastal Pilot P356386

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JesPens 160 Courtney Ln 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: 1/2/2023

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

Signed:/s/ Jessica Berg

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/3/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230001

Published: January 13, 20, 27, and February 3, 2023

Del Norte Triplicate T356475

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Bill Lee James, Deceased Case Number: DNSU-CVPB-2023-7000-2

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Bill Lee James A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Lauri Ruth Kell, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.

The petition for probate requests that: Lauri Ruth Kell 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: February 24, 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: Bradley Christopher Holbrook CBSN: 182234 901 N. Brutscher Street, Ste D237 Newberg, OR 97132 (707) 277-1189

Publish: January 20, 27, and February 3, 2023

Del Norte Triplicate T356942

Port of Brookings Harbor

Accepting applications for the position of Office Assistant. This position includes daily office duties relating to collecting items related to Port services, data entry and filing. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week $17.00 an hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, SEP IRA, holiday, vacation, and sick leave. Job descriptions and applications may be obtained and returned to: Port of Brookings Harbor Office 16330 Lower Harbor Rd Brooking OR 97415 or www. portofbrookingsharbor.com Drug test required. This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as:

JTC Automotive Performance 380 E Adams Ave

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/ Jason Cable

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/21/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20220152

Published: December 30, 2022, January 6, 13, and 20, 2023

Del Norte Triplicate T355313

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 February 13, 2023. If you challenge the decision of the Planning Commission, 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: February 1, 2023

TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE OF HEARING: 981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA 95531 and VIA Zoom and media. del-norte.ca.us

*** Use Permit - The applicants propose to construct an overheight accessory building that is 26’x40’ and is approximately 18’ 9” tall. DNCC 20.04.15 regulates the height of an accessory building appurtenant to a residential dwelling to 16’ in height. Projects that exceed the height maximum are subject to an approved use permit. Zoning on this parcel is R1A (residential agricultural) and the General Plan designation is rural residential (1 dwelling unit per acre). UP2302 - APN 131-240-005 - 1245 Gasquet Flat Rd, Gasquet, CA 95543. Please contact the County Planning Division at (707) 4647254 with any questions.

DATE: January 13, 2023

Del Norte County Planning Division Community Development Department Published: January 20, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T356971

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as:

CJ’s Cleaning Service 2545 Maher Ave

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: 1/4/2023

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

Signed:/s/ Connie Taylor

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/4/2023

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230002

Published: January 13, 20, 27, and February 3, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T356461

T.S. No. 104128-CA APN: 120095-08 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 1/29/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.

IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 3/7/2023 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/26/2021 as Instrument No. 20210833 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Del Norte County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JAMES JAPPERT, AN UNMARRIED MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; OUTSIDE ON THE STEPS OF THE SOUTHWEST ENTRANCE TO THE FLYNN ADMINISTRATION BLDG. LOCATED AT 981 H STREET, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 223 DEL MONTE ST, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $161,140.89 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.

STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 104128-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 104128-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES

INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108

Published: January 13, 20, and 27, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T356416

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as:

David’s Mobile RV Service 6701 US Hwy 101 N Unit #100

Crescent City, CA 95531

Mail: 900 Northcrest Dr Unit #183 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: 5/31/2021

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:/s/ David Nanney This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/27/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20220154

Published: January 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023

Del Norte Triplicate T356075

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as:

The Massage Place 122 US Hwy 101 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: 1/10/2018

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/ Lihua Guan

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/30/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20220155

Published: January 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T356189

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 00000009592445 Title Order No.: 220497282 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 198-1321023-703-203BATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/28/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/04/2019 as Instrument No. 20191226 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of DEL NORTE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: CHRYSTAL GAVIN, UNMARRIED WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/09/2023 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: ON THE STEPS OF THE SOUTHWEST ENTRANCE TO THE FLYNN ADMINISTRATION BLDG. LOCATED AT 981 H STREET, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 150 MASON COURT, CRESCENT CITY, CALIFORNIA 95531 APN#: 118-341-013000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $217,891.04. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. 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 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP. COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000009592445. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.

SALES.BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000009592445 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 12/30/2022 A-4769554

Published: January 13, 20, and 27, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T356464

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

Petition of: Tracey Blackmon CASE NO. CVPT-2023-1004

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Tracey Blackmon filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Tracey Blackmon to Proposed name: Tracy Blackmon

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: February 7, 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: January 6, 2023 /s/ William H Follett Judge of the Superior Court Published: January 13, 20, 27, and February 3, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T356650

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

The Curry County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m. In addition to routine business, agenda topics include approving the 2021-22 audit of the financial statements, approving the 2021-22 annual report, discussing applicants for appointment to the Zone 2 director position, and adding a signer to the safety deposit box. Other topics may be discussed. Weed Advisory Board agenda topics include reviewing the 2022 weed inventory results and rescheduling the informational workshop. 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. To access the meeting electronically, please contact Tammy Wills at tammy.wills@currywatersheds. org or (541) 247-2755 ext 6. To request an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Tammy Wills at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Published: January 20, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P357051

LIEN SALE 1/30/23 10AM AT 215 W WASHINGTON BLVD, CRESCENT CITY

18 RAM LIC# 142744X

VIN# 3C6UR5KLXJG142744

17 SUBAR LIC# BDY0332

VIN# JF1VA1B66H9830716 Published: January 20, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T356976

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: March 1, 2023

TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: 981 H Street, Suite 100, and VIA Zoom (media.del-norte.ca.us)

ITEM(S) TO BE CONSIDERED: *** Minor Subdivision of a 240-acre parcel into two 120acre parcels. The parcel is zoned Timberland Preserve Zone (TPZ), with a General Plan Land Use designation of Timberland (TBR). In 2016, the parcel was split by grant deed and did not conform to relevant provisions of the Subdivision Map Act or other regulations related to the TPZ zone district. Pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act, a Notice of Violation was recorded against the property and the owner is now seeking remediate the situation and to lawfully subdivide the parcel. Parcels zoned TPZ may be considered for division into parcels containing twenty acres or more. A Joint Timber Management Plan (JTMP) has been prepared for the parcel by a registered professional forester, in order to assess the suitability of the parcels for timber production and harvesting. According to the Preliminary Biological Assessment in the JTMP, the parcel contains a number of Class II and Class III watercourses and found that seasonally appropriate surveys may need to be conducted prior to future activities that could negatively impact protected natural resources located on the parcel. The JTMP concludes that the property can be effectively managed as two separate parcels and provide periodic sustainable return while balancing growth and yield over time. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, an Initial Study and draft environmental document have been submitted to the State Clearinghouse for public and state agency review. MS2302 – APN 122-020-019 & 122030-029 located on Low Divide Road, Crescent City.

DATE: January 13, 2023 Del Norte County Planning Division Community Development Department Published: January 20, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T356972

OBITUARIES

Virginia (Gini) Rosalie Collins-Luster

April 30, 1936 - January 3, 2023

Lorri Ann Stobert, born June 11th, 1960, in Crescent City, California to Ralph and Emma Stobert, passed away in Victorville, California on December 23rd, 2022.

It is with a heavy heart that I’m typing this obituary in honor of my sister, Lorri, who suddenly passed away from pneumonia on December 23rd.

Although she was born and raised in the Klamath, Requa, and Crescent City area, she resided in Victorville, California since 1992. However, HOME was always in the REDWOODS... and that is why I’m sending this to the Del Norte Triplicate.

Lorri was well known and very much liked by many, young and old, with a ready smile and welcoming personality. She was fun loving and enjoyed being with friends, playing practical jokes, had a love for animals, and a generous and giving heart. She had many faithful friends because she knew how to be

a friend.

When our mom took ill, they moved to be near us in Victorville. It was a move of necessity, as mom had been the manager of The TREES MOTEL for years and loved her position and Lorri, since fi fteen had worked at THE TREES OF MYSTERY GIFT SHOP, so leaving Klamath was never their intention.

After resettling in SOCAL, Lorri had various positions in sales, as she dealt well with people and later was offered a job with the elementary school, which she loved. Working with kids was a highlight for her. Lorri’s thoughtfulness, caring attitude and kindness was obvious to all. She was a loving person who will be so missed by family and friends.

Unexpectedly, she entered the hospital on the 16th of December diagnosed with pneumonia and was immediately put on a ventilator. Her body was weak, and unable to fi ght

the virus and infections that occurred.

She was sedated so never uncomfortable... for which we are so grateful. On the 23rd, her condition weakened and there was nothing more they could do, as she was not able to breathe without the ventilator and her system began shutting down. We are still trying to accept her loss, as it was so sudden and as everyone knows ‘letting go’ is never easy.

What makes me smile is the joy and happiness Lorri enjoyed with two little boys of a close friend of hers... They adored her, as she did them. Lorri became like a grandma to these little ones and how they brightened her day.

Lorri will ALWAYS be in the hearts of those that loved her, which include, two nieces, and their husbands, a great niece, several cousins, an aunt and a sister and brother-in-law. As well, as a multitude of friends that were the very best.

Hong elected as president of medical society

May Hong, M.D., was recently elected to serve as President of the Humboldt-Del Norte County Medical Society for the 2023 calendar year.

Dr. Hong graduated from University of Texas School of Medicine, receiving her MD in 1997.

She relocated to Humboldt County early 2017 to serve as Program Director for the new Family Medicine Residency Program, which has now grown to 18 Residents-in-Training (6 in each of the three year slots).

The Humboldt-Del Norte County Medical Society was founded in 1886 for the purpose of promoting the science and art of medicine, the care and well-being of patients, the protection of the public health and the betterment of the medical profession.

The Humboldt-Del Norte County Medical Society is the local component of the California Medical Association (state association) and American Medical Association (national association) and is a non-profit professional association for physicians (M.D./D.O.).

PHYSICIANS ELECTED/APPOINTED

FOR 2023:

POSITIONS

LEADERSHIP

President - May Hong, M.D. (Family Medicine)

President-Elect - Joni McAtee, M.D. (Family Medicine)

Secretary/Treasurer - Caroline Connor, M.D., MPH (Family Medicine)

Past President - Join Luh, M.D. (Radiation/Oncology)

Director - Teresa Frankovich, MD, MPH (Pediatrics)

Director - Skye Heston, M.D. (Family Medicine)

Director - Jeffrey Johnston, M.D. (Anesthesiology)

Director - Madeleine Ramos, M.D. (Allergy & Immunology)

Director (Del Norte) - Hannah Parker, D.O. (Pediatrics)

Director..(Eastern) - Robert Henriques, M.D. (Family Medicine)

Delegate to CMA - Corinne Frugoni, M.D. (Family Medicine)

Virginia (Gini) Luster passed away on 01-3-2023. She was born on April 30, 1936, in Madison, Maine. Her parents were Royden and Marguerite Collins. She attended Gilbert High School in Winsted, CT and later joined the Air Force in 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1956. During her adult years, Gini liked to move and ended up living in Phoenix, AZ for many years before settling in Crescent City where she lived for forty years. Gini managed the Landing in Smith River for several

years before retiring. The Landing produced many wonderful memories and great friends who made her life better. Gini loved to be with people. She knew how to laugh, love and live life to the fullest. Gini was predeceased by her sons, Bill and Geary, her sister, Shirley, and her mother and father. She leaves behind her children Lois, Jim, Donny and Danny, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also, leaves behind her best friend of 78 years, Lois Daily of CT.

Del Norte County Community Calendar

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

Saturday, January 21

The Del Norte Walking Group Hiouchi Trail: 10:00 am

Join us to walk the newly dedicated 0.8-mile Hiouchi Trail linking the Jed Smith State and National Redwood Park campgrounds with the Fire Station next to the Hiouchi Cafe. Walkers will meet on the south side of the Cafe before 10. The trail is dog friendly. Bring your leashed pooch. For more information, call (707) 951-6361

Tuesday, January 24

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).

Wednesday, January 25 Annual Point in Time

Count, 1005 H Street, Crescent City

The Point-in-Time Count (PIT) is a national event that takes place each year in January as prescribed by Housing & Urban Development (H.U.D.) for Continuum of Care (CoC) entities. The Del Norte County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) acts as our local CoC for CA-516. We conduct PIT surveys of the county’s homeless population to identify and understand the needs related to homelessness. The PIT also helps us explore possible options for expanded housing services.

DHHS coordinates the PIT along with volunteers and other community stakeholders. At this event, we offer a “Share Table” for persons who attend.

If you would like to help with items, the following gently used items are ap-

preciated: knit caps, coats, gloves, clothing, tents, tarps, yoga mats, blankets/sleeping bags, pillows, backpacks/ sturdy shopping bags, dry pet food, pet collars/leashes and cash donations.

For more information please contact: Rebecca Green 707-464-3191 ext 2611 or Roy Jackson 707464-3191 ext 2652 at 880 Northcrest Drive, Crescent City by January 23.

Thursday, January 26

Acrylic Pour Demonstration

Crescent Harbor Art Gallery, 140 Marine Way: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

The demonstration is free and conducted by Mary Saile.

The public is invited to attend and learn about this technique which uses acrylic paint mixed with a pouring medium to create colorful, stunning, abstract art forms.

DEATH NOTICE

Dean Fredrick Zimmerman May 12, 1957 - January 12, 2023

Dean Fredrick Zimmerman, 65, went home to be with Jesus on January 12, 2023, in Klamath Falls, OR. Dean was born on May 12, 1957, in Tillamook, OR to William and Delores Zimmerman.

At Dean’s request, there will be no memorial service.

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The Yurok Tribal Court received a $350,000 grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to support an ongoing initiative to bring justice to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) and their families.

The grant will enable the Tribal Court to hire a fulltime professional investigator dedicated to solving MMIP cases. The investigator will conduct inquiries into current and cold MMIP cases. The grant will also support the deployment of canine handers, human remains detection dogs and ground-penetrating radar in the investigation of MMIP cases. The Tribal Court will be able to offer financial assistance to families of MMIP victims so they may participate in search efforts.

“On behalf of the Yurok Tribe, I would like to sincerely thank San Manuel for investing in our effort to end the MMIP crisis in Northern California,” said Joseph L. James, the Chairman of the Yurok Tribe. “The investigator and ancillary resources will significantly increase our capacity to address existing and future MMIP cases.”

“There is an urgent need to hire a permanent investigator, who is solely focused on MMIP,” said Yurok Tribal Court Director Jessica Carter. “The Yurok Reservation is in a rural, economically disadvantaged area, where there are extremely limited resources for the investigation of current MMIP cases, not to mention those that have gone unsolved for long periods of time. We are hoping to fill this critical position as soon as possible.”

The grant provides resources to establish a database to analyze patterns in missing persons cases and identify potential perpetrators. Also, a portion of the San Manuel award will be

invested billboard space to raise awareness about specific cases.

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Youth and MMIP advocate Raven Casas says the Tribe remains dedicated to the MMIP issue, which the group of youth advocates will continue to support. “Countless lives have been lost at the hands of those who do not value Native lives. We are encouraged that the Yurok Tribe is continuing the path towards justice for MMIP victims.”

The new Tribal Court investigator will be housed within the Yurok Tribe’s Office of the Tribal Prosecutor. The investigator, in coordination with the tribal prosecutor, will lend support to and supplement efforts of local law enforcement.

“This grant could not have come at a better time. We are extremely grateful for the assistance from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians,” said Tribal Prosecutor Rosemary Deck. “These funds will strengthen our ability to hold perpetrators accountable and bring closure to the families of MMIP victims and survivors.”

The need for a specialized MMIP investigator in Northern California stems from multiple factors. The first is Public Law 280. The antiquated law applies in only 16 states, including California, and gives states jurisdiction on tribal lands.

However, PL 280 states do not receive additional funding for law enforcement to cover larger areas. Also, tribes in PL 280 states receive far fewer dollars for criminal justice and public safety. This problem is compounded in Northern California, where law enforcement is chronically underfunded. Additionally, the Bureau of Indian Affairs employs only one special

investigator for all of California.

In December of 2021, the Yurok Tribal Council declared an emergency due to a series of MMIP cases, including the disappearance of Emmilee Risling, who was last seen on the Yurok Reservation. The declaration mobilized a multidisciplinary team, comprised of the Yurok Tribal Court, Tribal Police, Office of the Tribal Prosecutor, Yurok OES, and Yurok Health and Human Services, to address the many aspects of this complex crisis.

Since the declaration, the Tribe has increased its capacity to confront certain elements of the issue. The Tribe established the Office of the Tribal Prosecutor to improve outcomes in MMIP, domestic violence and related cases.

A justice policy lead was hired to work on legislative solutions to fix longstanding systemic barriers that prevent tribes from resolving certain elements of the crisis.

For example, tribal justice systems do not have access to the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS). Unable to use CLETS, tribal police and courts cannot review or input court orders, such as orders of protection. However, California Assembly Member James C. Ramos recently introduced a bill to grant tribal police departments access to CLETS. If passed, the Yurok Tribe-supported bill will also allow tribal police to maintain peace office status in California.

Tribes across California and throughout the US are experiencing MMIP crises.

In 2020, the most recent year for which data is available, 9,575 Native Americans were reported missing, according to the FBI’s the National Crime Information Center.

The Golden State has the fifth highest number of MMIP

cases in the US. In California, most cases occur in the northern half of the state, in rural areas between San Francisco and the California/Oregon border

Earlier this fall, the Yurok Tribe hosted the first-ever tribally led statewide policy summit on MMIP, which brought together nearly 300

tribal leaders, law enforcement officials and judicial experts as well as state and federal lawmakers, academic researchers and victim advocates from every corner of the state to identify solutions to stop the crisis. Since the landmark summit, tribal leaders have been meeting on monthly basis to determine the best

approach to the MMIP crisis.

On February 7, the Yurok Tribe is putting on an MMIP Day of Action at the California Capitol.

The purpose of the event is to unite tribal and state government efforts to resolve the crisis.

To learn more, please visit https://yuroktribalcourt.org/

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, 1012) 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.

DEL NORTE ART NOTES

Performance Series Season Tickets

You still have time to purchase your DNACA Season Tickets for the 2022-23 Performance Series! 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!

Season tickets also give you benefits such as first seating choice, transferrable tickets, and more. Perfect for friends and family, gifts, or yourself! Details and tickets available at dnaca. eventbrite.com, and at Del Norte Office Supply.

Student Art Exhibit

Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) is pleased to present their first annual Student Art Exhibit, now on display through March 2, 2023 at the Del Norte Courthouse. The exhibit features a variety of visual

art mediums created by students from Sunset High School. The exhibit is free to view. 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.

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 Artist of the Month is Cathy Bauer. Member art exhibits 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 707-4601414.

Crescent Harbor

Art Gallery Coast Redwoods Art Association, Crescent Harbor Art Gallery’s January featured artist is Aleisha Bradley. Aleisha is an oil painter, and won First Place (fine arts) at the People’s Choice exhibit at the Gallery last fall. She has enjoyed Plein air painting after suffering an injury in 2015, which caused her mental map of spaces to become smaller, concentrating her focus on “liminal” spaces in landscapes – the margins between shadow and light, between day and light, or between old and new. The Gallery is located at 140 Marine Way in Crescent City, CA and is open Tuesday - Sunday from 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 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

Wild Rivers Coast

Brookings

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

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

Smith River

artist John Barker, entitled “Something in the Air.” This exhibit features photography with every subject in the air, or aviation oriented. Due to popular demand, the exhibit has been extended through March 2, 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.

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.

Birth Announcement

Trinity

Let everyone know when your services, classes,meetings or special events are happening by listing them in this Worship Directory. It runs every Friday in the Del Norte Triplicate & Curry Coastal Pilot. Call for more information. (707) 460-6727 • (541) 813-1717

Crescent City

Sunday Service - 10:45am (LIVE on Facebook @FortDickBibleChurch) Sunday School - 9:30am Mid-Week Bible Study - call for details Phone (707) 458-4030

Smith River Baptist Church 340 Highland Avenue, Smith River Just off Hwy. 101 (707) 487-5275 Pastor Steve Alexander Worship Service 10:30am

Fort Dick Bible Church

Wyatt William Mayes

Kelsey and Wade Mayes are excited to welcome their new son, Wyatt William Mayes who was born December 21, 2022, weighing 8 lbs 9 oz, at Sutter Coast Hospital in Crescent City. Wyatt has one sibling, Ryder Machado, age 6. He is the grandson of Mika White of Crescent City, Kelly Schellong of Crescent City, George Feola of Medford OR, Travis Mayes of Crescent City, and Amanda Baxter of Crescent City. He is the great-grandson of Bob and Clarice Shellong of Bandon, OR, Glenna Cravey of Crescent City, Bill and Mary Mayes of Crescent City, Karen and Don Henson of Visalia, CA, Nelda and Harold Newell of Dinuba, CA, and Juanita and Don Baxter of Crescent City.

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 01/10/23:

• 11:01 am, dispute, 100 block of Mason Court, Police.

• 11:24 am, shoplifter, 10700 block of US Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 12:02 pm, animal control, 1900 block of Parkway Drive, Sheriff.

• 12:17 pm, animal control, 200 block of Harding Street, Sheriff.

• 12:26 pm, mail theft, 1300 block of Burtschell Street, Sheriff.

• 12:33 pm, restraining order violation, 1200 block of 5th Street, Police.

• 2:41 pm, juvenile issue, 600 block of Cessna Drive, Sheriff.

• 3:37 pm, animal issue, 4300 block of Lake Earl Drive, Sheriff.

• 8:09 pm, physical disturbance, 300 block of M Street, Police.

• 9:07 pm, assault, 800 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

Wednesday, 01/11/2023:

• 1:15 am, physical disturbance, 1600 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

• 5:58 am, custody issue, 100 block of Creek Side, Sheriff.

• 8:42 am, civil issue, 400 block of Lauff Avenue, Sheriff.

• 10:44 am, juvenile issue,

CDFW lifts trap restrictions in the Dungeness crab fisheries

900 block of G Street, Police.

• 1:35 pm, animal control, Felterwood and Movie Lane, Sheriff.

• 7:13 pm, tail gating, Lake Earl and Vipond Drive, Highway Patrol.

• 7:23 pm, theft, 900 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 10:45 pm, theft, 7900 block of Bailey Road, Sheriff.

Thursday, 01/12/2023:

• 7:55 am, vehicle vs animal, 2100 block of Railroad Avenue, Highway Patrol.

• 10:01 am, fire, 100 block of Mobile, Fire.

• 10:53 am, theft, 100 block of Pine View Court, Sheriff.

• 2:10 pm, subject harassing elk, 200 block of 3rd Street, Fish & Wildlife.

• 3:00 pm, restraining order violation, 2400 block of Hodge Avenue, Sheriff.

• 4:19 pm, runaway juvenile, 900 block of Pacific Avenue, Police.

• 4:35 pm, theft, 100 block of Tanbark Lane, Sheriff.

• 5:09 pm, stranded motorist, Low Divide mile post 20, Sheriff.

• 5:50 pm, fire, Adams and Northcrest, Police.

• 7:37 pm, threats, 400 block of H Street, Police.

• 10:17 pm, counterfeit, 2000 block of Elk Ranch Road, Sheriff.

Friday, 01/13/2023:

• 8:05 am, theft, 2500 block of Old Mill Road, Sheriff.

• 12:32 pm, juvenile issue, 900 block of G Street, Police.

• 2:10 pm, juvenile issue, 1100 block of El Dorado Street, Sheriff.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will lift the Dungeness crab trap prohibition in Fishing Zones 3-6 (all areas south of the Sonoma/Mendocino

• 2:59 pm, juvenile issue, 1300 block of El Dorado Street, Police.

• 5:23 pm, runaway juvenile, 400 block of H Street, Police.

• 5:28 pm, dog issue, 900 block of Kern Street, Sheriff.

• 9:30 pm, civil issue, 400 block of Lauff Avenue, Sheriff.

• 9:34 pm, disturbance, 100 block of James Road, Sheriff.

• 10:17 pm, runaway, 200 block of Salmon Harbor Road, Sheriff.

Saturday, 01/14/2023:

• 12:05 am, theft, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 1:51 am, intoxicated driver, 1200 block of 6th Street, Police.

• 1:55 am, shots heard, Brookings and 2nd, Sheriff.

• 12:03 pm, civil issue, 600 block of 5th Street, Police.

• 1:04 pm, trespassing, 900 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 2:32 pm, traffic issue, Highway 101 and Hunter Creek Road, Tribal Police.

• 2:38 pm, theft, 100 block of Starfish Way, Sheriff.

• 3:09 pm, property issue, 600 block of 5th Street, Police.

• 3:13 pm, animal abuse, 1000 block of Condor Street, Police.

• 3:37 pm, animal issue, 100 block of Kerby Street, Sheriff.

• 5:02 pm, physical disturbance, 800 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 6:10 pm, vehicle damage, 300 block of M Street, Police.

• 6:39 pm, custody issue,

county line) for the recreational fishery on Jan. 14, 2023 at 8:01 a.m. CDFW will lift the 50 percent commercial fishery trap reduction in on Jan. 15, at 8:01 a.m.

1600 block of Bethesda Way, Sheriff.

• 6:49 pm, juvenile issue, 700 block of W Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 9:28 pm, juvenile issue, 400 block of Vipond Drive, Sheriff.

• 10:07 pm, shots heard, end of Iowa, Sheriff.

Sunday, 01/15/2023:

• 11:22 am, arcing power pole, Grace Lane, Police.

• 11:26 am, fire, 1700 block of State Street, Fire.

• 11:48 am, dog issue, 100 block of Dell Lane, Sheriff.

• 1:56 pm, jetty issue, 9900 block of Jetty, Police.

• 4:00 pm, jetty issue, 9900 block of Jetty, Police.

• 5:03 pm, transformer fire, Washington and Pebble Beach, Fire.

• 7:43 pm, child custody issue, 300 block of Sleepy Hollow Road, Sheriff.

• 8:20 pm, restraining order violation, 1600 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

• 8:43 pm, dog issue, Elk Valley and Aubell, Highway Patrol.

Monday, 01/16/2023:

• 12:02 am, restraining order violation, 300 block of 4th Street, Police.

• 7:38 am, fire, Highway 101 near Washington on ramp, Fire.

• 7:49 am, mail theft, 1900 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

• 11:43 am, scam, 100 block of Fairfax Court, Sheriff.

• 1:01 pm, fire, 1200 block of Glenn, Fire.

• 3:16 pm, trespasser, 200 block of Pacific Avenue, Sheriff.

The current 50 percent trap reduction for the commercial fishery and trap prohibition in the recreational fishery will remain in place until lifted on the respective dates. Based on available data and as indicated by historical migration patterns, humpback whale abundance is at or near a seasonal low within the Dungeness crab fishing grounds. As a result, CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham is lifting the trap restrictions in Fishing Zones 3-6 for both fisheries. However, a Fleet Advisory will be issued for the recreational fishery and will be continued for the commercial fishery to remain vigilant and avoid setting gear in areas where whales are transiting or foraging.

• 4:17 pm, runaway juvenile, 100 block of Salmon Avenue, Tribal Police.

• 4:30 pm, dog issue, 200 block of Cooper Avenue, Sheriff.

• 7:10 pm, fire, 100 block

of Cooke Street, Fire.

• 9:51 pm, runaway juvenile, 100 block of Olive Street, Sheriff.

• 10:40 pm, stabbing, 500 block of Meridan, Ambulance.

January 6 - 12

• Elizabeth Rae Allen, 30, of Crescent City, was convicted of theft/larceny and driving without a license and was sentenced to one year of probation, one day in jail and a fine of $671.

• Christina Jean Baker, 42, of Crescent City, was convicted of trespass on posted land and was sentenced to one year of probation, 90 days in jail and a fine of $630.

• Lisa Fern Bates, 44, of Crescent City, was convicted of vandalism over $400 and was sentenced to 401 days in jail and a fine of $370. In a second case, Bates was convicted of violating probation and was sentenced to 120 days in jail and a fine of $150.

• David Joshua Burr, 33, of Crescent City, was convicted of driving on a suspended license with prior and was sentenced to one year of probation, 30 days in jail and a fine of $2,270.

• Luis Calderon, 60, of Crescent City, was convicted of wet/reckless driving and was sentenced to one year of probation, one day in jail and a fine of $829.

• Johnny Ray Carroll, 27, of Crescent City, was convicted of driving on suspended license with prior and was sentenced to one year of probation, 30 days in jail and a fine of $2,598.

• Armando Julius Duran III, 21, of Crescent City, was convicted of violation domestic violence court order and was sentenced to three years of probation, 29 days in jail and a fine of $920.

• Lisa Shaleen Gensaw, 31, of Crescent City, was convicted of DUI with prior and was sentenced to four years of probation, 90 days in jail and a fine of $2,598.

In a second case, she was convicted of driving on a suspended license with prior and was sentenced to 30 days in jail and a fine of $150. In three additional cases, she was convicted of three counts of violating probation and

was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fines of $450.

• Michael Leroy Glaspey, 55, of Crescent City, was convicted of possessing controlled substance for sale and was sentenced to 16 months in jail and a fine of $876

• Brian Edward Grady, 64, of Crescent City, was convicted of lewd of lascivious acts on child under 14 and was sentenced to six years in prison and a fine of $370.

• Justin Adam Gray, 41, of Crescent City, was convicted of driving on a suspended license (two counts) and was sentenced to one year of probation, one day in jail and a fine of $1,525.

• Noemi Peka LevyJackson, 22, of Crescent City, was convicted of DUI and was sentenced to three years of probation, two days in jail and a fine of $1,860.

• Irvin Yiovanni LaraLuna, 21, of Smith River, was convicted of driving on a suspended license and was sentenced to one year of probation, 10 days in jail and a fine of $2,598. In a second case, LaraJuna was convicted of driving on a suspended license and was sentenced to 10 days in jail and a fine of $220. In third case, LaraJuna was convicted of violating probation and was sentenced to 20 days in jail.

• Robert Allen Latimer, 68, of Crescent City, was convicted of driving on a suspended license with prior and was sentenced to one year of probation, five days in jail and a fine of $2,270.

• Rafael Martinez, 47, of Eureka, was convicted of DUI plus driving on a suspended license and was sentenced to three years of probation, two days in jail and a fine of $1,935. In a second case, Martinez was convicted of wet/reckless driving plus possession and was fined $2,396.

• Christopher Scott Moore, 37, of Crescent City, was convicted of battery plus battery on peace officer and was sentenced to 90 days in jail and a fine of $700.

• Stacy Lynn Miles-Coffman, 38, of Crescent City, was convicted of possess narcotic/controlled substance for sale and was sentenced to two years of probation, 13 days in jail and a fine of $876.

• Blanca Estela Penaloza, 22, of Vancouver, Washington, was convicted of driving on a suspended license and was sentenced to one year of probation, 10 days in jail and a fine of $220.

• Makana Springer, 18, of Crescent City, was convicted of battery on spouse or cohabitant and was sentenced to three years of probation, three days in jail and a fine of $920.

As climate warms, drier air likely to be more stressful than less rainfall for Douglas-fir trees

By STEVE LUNDEBERG Guest Article

Douglas-fir trees will likely experience more stress from drier air as the climate changes than they will from less rain, computer modeling by Oregon State University scientists shows.

The research is important because Douglas-fir are widespread throughout the Pacific Northwest, an iconic species with ecological, cultural and economic significance, and learning how the trees respond to drought is crucial for understanding forest sensitivity to a shifting climate.

Douglas-fir grow in a range that stretches from northern British Columbia to central California, and also includes the Rocky Mountains and northeastern Mexico.

In Oregon, Douglas-fir are found in a variety of mixed conifer and hardwood forests, from sea level to 5,000 feet, and can reach a massive size; a tree on Bureau of Land Management land in Coos County is more than 300 feet tall and greater than 11 feet in diameter.

Native Americans traditionally used the wood of Douglas-fir, Oregon’s official state tree since 1936, for fuel and for tools, its pitch as a sealant and many parts of the tree for medicinal purposes.

A versatile timber tree, Douglas-fir is a source of softwood products including boards, railroad ties, plywood veneer and wood fiber.

Oregon leads all U.S. states in softwood production and most of that is Douglas-fir.

The OSU study, published in Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, simulated the response of a 50-year-old stand of Douglas-fir on the Oregon Cascade Range’s west slope to less rain and higher “vapor pressure defi-

cit,” or VPD – basically the atmosphere’s drying power.

A team led by Karla Jarecke, a postdoctoral researcher in the OSU College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, sought to look at how the mechanisms behind carbon fixation and water “fluxes” – exchanges of water between trees and the atmosphere – would respond to decreases in rainfall and increases in VPD.

Douglas-fir, like other plants, create food for themselves using sunlight, carbon dioxide and water during photosynthesis. The process pulls CO2, a greenhouse gas, from the air, releases oxygen and results in the long-term storage of carbon in the wood and roots.

“What governs carbon fixation and water fluxes in response to increased temperatures and water limitation in regions with Mediterranean climates – wet winters and dry summers – is only partially understood,” said Jarecke, who began the research as a doctoral student in the OSU College of Forestry. “High VPD and lack of soil moisture can create significant water stress in forests, but dry atmosphere and lack of rainfall are strongly linked, making it difficult to discern their independent effects. They tend to both occur during the summer.”

Jarecke and collaborators including the College of Forestry’s Kevin Bladon and Linnia Hawkins and the U.S. Forest Service’s Steven Wondzell used a computer model to disentangle the effects of the two phenomena.

The model uses a series of equations that illustrate how well Douglas-firs are equipped to deal with water stress, and it showed that less spring and summer rain is likely to have a comparatively smaller impact on forest productivity than increased

VPD.

“Decreasing spring and summer precipitation did not have much of an effect on Douglas-fir water stress because moisture remained plentiful deep in the soil profile,” Jarecke said. “This demonstrated that the effect of reduced rainfall under future climate change may

be minimal but will depend on subsurface water availability, which is determined by soil properties and rooting depths.”

She said heat-driven increases in vapor pressure deficit, however, are likely to cause water stress regardless of the amount of moisture in the soil, adding that “many

knowledge gaps remain concerning how trees will respond to extreme temperatures and VPD anomalies such as the record-breaking temperatures that occurred in the Northwest in the summer of 2021.”

Bladon added that the Oregon State study shows the important role of atmospher-

ic droughts in creating stress conditions for trees.

“This has potential implications for not only driving substantial tree mortality, but also influencing wildfires, as other studies have shown strong relationships between VPD and forest area burned in the western United States,” he said.

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Douglas fir trees will likely struggle with drier air as the climate warms, scientists are saying.