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More troubles show up at Fred Endert Pool

BY JULIE AKINS For The Triplicate

The struggle continues for the Fred Endert Pool. A contractor who promised to improve it, Johnson Controls, has requested the city cancel the agreement saying if it’s not also bundled with a water meter upgrade for $4 million, they aren’t able to do it.

The city will now have to go back to an engineering firm for the design and then put it out to bid for the actual work. It will lengthen the process and cost more on a pool that’s already contentious.

The pool was closed in May due to pieces of the ceiling falling off into the water and in June a contractor was brought in to fix it. In the process, City Manager Eric Weir

discovered some insufficiencies he wanted to address: installing new higher-efficiency boilers, new spa pumps, a new heat exchanger and a new dehumidification system. Weir stated that the dehumidifiers would address the moisture concerns which led to the ceiling situation.

At a September meeting regarding pool improvements Councilor Raymon Altman quipped, “I feel

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like we have a $40 million mansion we have to pour money into all the time,” he continued, “Is it 22 citizens? How many people are using this thing from our community?”

Councilor Blake Inscore answered by saying pools are costly and rarely pay for themselves but they’re community assets.

And there were others who warned that the city’s sales tax,

Convicted killer sentenced to 116 years in prison lead story of 2022

BY DAVID RUPKALVIS For The Triplicate

Hotly-contested elections, a sheriff resigning after being charged and the historic Don Nuss collection going up for auction were among the top stories of 2022, but according to readers at triplicate.com, one story stood above the rest.

In April, 34-year-old Neal Thomas Hiller was sentenced to 116 years in prison after he was convicted of second-degree murder. Hiller was convicted of killing 22-yearold Joseph Deford a year earlier. In that case, a 9-1-1 caller reported a man lying on the ground. When officers arrived, they found Deford unresponsive. It wasn’t until Deford was at the hospital, officers learned he had been shot.

Using surveillance video, officers were able to find Deford walking with two men on bicycles close behind. That video led to Hiller, who will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars.

2 – Deputies involved in fatal shooting in Bertsch

In May, a man was killed when sheriff’s deputies responded to the Bertsch community for a welfare check. Although details were not released, the check escalated and led to deputies opening fire. The initial 9-11 call asked for deputies because an individual was upset after failing his driver’s test.

One person was killed in the incident, and the district attorney’s office took over the investigation.

3 – Elk Valley Casino opens

In April, the long-awaited new version of the Elk Valley Casino opened its doors, presenting a world-class facility in the middle of Coos Bay.

New games, a larger territory, and perhaps the biggest change, a casino open 24 hours a day, greeted the first customers

Fifth District Supervisor Dean Wilson takes the oath of office to officially take the seat. Wilson beat Susan Masten in a special election to fill the seat.

during the grand opening weekend.

4 – Election 2022

While there were no contested elections in Crescent City in 2022, the county elections more than made up for it. More than a dozen people signed up to run for three county commissioner seats in the May primary, and two of the three races went through the November general election before winners were declared.

When the smoke cleared, Joey Borges earned a seat in District 4 and former Sher-

iff Dean Wilson was elected in District 5.

The other race that garnered attention was efforts to repeal Measure T and U, but those efforts fell short in November.

5 – City votes to sell guns from police locker

In February, the Crescent City council voted unanimously to allow the police department to sell guns from its evidence locker. Police Chief Richard Griffin said

Measure S, which would partly fund pool improvements might not pass.

But, Measure S did pass and despite the expressed irritation of staff and council with the contractor, it was agreed to let Johnson Controls out of their agreement with Weir stating they don’t want to work

City allocates funds to refurbish walking tour kiosks

BY ROGER GITLIN For The Triplicate

Crescent City has allocated $42,900 to add a Sister City kiosk and refurbish eight, two-sided walking tour kiosks.

The resolution to adopt the amending of the budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 passed unanimously.

City Manager Eric Wier referred to existing funds available to ameliorate some of the costs allocating funding. Councilors also inquired about commercial sponsorship funding for each of the kiosks.

The city manager continued, “They (the kiosks) tell the story of our community’s history, (including) a web-based platform.”

The refurbishment project and Sister City kiosk is expected to commence in April.

Warriors look to defend home turf in the Big 5

BY RAY HAMILL

For The Triplicate

It’s been a busy start to the boys basketball season for the Del Norte Warriors, who played more pre-Christmas games than any other H-DNL team.

After closing out the Windsor tournament on Dec. 23, the players and coaches got to enjoy a couple of days off with their families for the holidays before returning to work this week as they continue their preparation for the Big 5.

“It’s been a long December,” said head coach Chris Rice, whose team traveled to play in four tournaments. “(Sixteen) games is a tremendous amount of games in one month.”

The Warriors went 1-2 at the Windsor tournament, which featured some challenging teams, and they are now 7-9 on the season.

They will begin league play on Wednesday (Jan. 4) at McKinleyville and will play three straight road games in the Big 5 before their

first home league game against Arcata on Jan. 18.

(They also have a non-league home game against Hoopa on Jan. 10.)

And the head coach is expecting a battle in this year’s Big 5 with all five teams fancying their chances to win it all.

“I think you’ve got to defend your home turf and hopefully win a couple on the road,” he said. “I don’t think there’s a favorite. I think a team with a 5-3 or 6-2 record will win it all.

“It should be fun. It should be exciting.”

Rice admits, however, that his team is still a work in progress and he was looking forward to getting in the gym with his players this week for some undisturbed practice after such a hectic December schedule.

“We’re still trying to find our identity,” he said. “We’re not a very good defensive team right now, and we’ve got to stop turning the ball

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The Del Norte Warriors will take a 7-9 record into Big 5 play, which kicks off January 4 at McKinleyville.

Photo courtesy of Roger Gitlin

The city council in Crescent City voted to spend $42,900 to refurbish eight walking tour kiosks across the city.

Photo courtesy of Roger Gitlin

more than 100 guns were in the locker, the vast majority that were never used in a crime.

Under state law, cities can either destroy guns in evidence lockers or sell them through licensed dealers. The city council chose the latter option, suggesting the money raised by used for the Explorer program.

6 – Don Nuss memorabilia goes to auction

Don Nuss became known worldwide for his speed records, so when his estate decided to auction vehicles and other items he left behind, it drew big crowds.

In late May, with Don Nuss III watching, some of vehicles and many of the tools Nuss used to make the fastest race cars in the world were auctioned off to the highest bidder.

7 – Sheriff resigns after being charged with felonies

When Sheriff Randy Waltz announced he was running for re-election, that turned out to be his downfall. In March, Waltz resigned as sheriff after he was charged with perjury, voter registration fraud and election fraud

against him.

All three charges related to the address used in his election filings and voter registration forms and a difference of opinion about when Waltz moved into the property.

After being charged with felonies, Waltz eventually pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and withdrew from the election.

8 – Filthy jail conditions exposed to supervisors

In April, a community activist brought photos before the board of supervisors showing the filthy conditions inmates at the county jail were living in.

The sheriff’s office admitted the photos were disgusting, but said the photos only showed what one inmate did to one cell while waiting to be transferred to the state hospital for mental health treatment. Lieutenant Daniel Schneck said when the conditions were seen, the inmate was moved to a new call, and the filth was removed.

9 – Candy shop owners extend to Crescent City

Some good news came to Crescent City in October when Amy and Andy Sale announced they were opening a Whale’s Tail Candy & Gifts store in Crescent City.

The couple opened their original store in the Brookings-Harbor area, before expanding their sweet treats to Crescent City.

10 – COVID restrictions finally lifted

After more than two years of extreme COVID restric-

tions, California became one of the last states to lift the mandates in 2022.

It took little time for most of the community to respond

by ditching their masks and resuming a “normal” life. While COVID cases have continued, there has been no devastating surge.

CDFW Opens Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will open the commercial Dungeness crab fishery statewide on Dec. 31, 2022. Fishing Zones 3-6 (all areas south of the Sonoma/ Mendocino county Line) will open under a 50 percent trap reduction on Dec. 31, 2022 at 12:01 a.m., with a 64-hour gear setting period to begin on Dec. 28, 2022 at 8:01 a.m.

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over. We’re still improving.”

Injuries and illness also have hindered the team’s early preparations, with multiple players missing time over the

This trap reduction will help reduce risk of entanglement as humpback whales continue to migrate to winter breeding grounds. Commercial Dungeness crab vessels operating in Fishing Zones 3-6 must understand and comply with the restrictions by reviewing the CDFW Declaration (PDF). Any commercial Dungeness Crab vessel fishing in or transiting

first month.

But the squad is getting healthy again and the head coach is seeing some notable progress.

Ethan Thomas has been the Warriors’ most consistent offensive threat so far, while the return of Wyatt Robson

Fishing Zones 3-6, regardless of fishing location, is subject to the 50 percent reduction and must have at least half of their valid buoy tags for the current fishing season onboard and available for inspection by CDFW at all times until the trap reduction is lifted.

Fishing Zones 1 and 2 (Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte counties) had been

from long-term injury has given the team a boost.

The return of senior point guard Cooper Maxwell, who also missed some game through injury, has given the lineup some added energy.

Both Westyn Fitch and Brody Mattz, according to the coach, are coming off their best games yet for the team, with the latter evolving into a strong shutdown defender.

The team opened the Windsor tournament with a 64-46 loss to San Marin, with career-highs in points

delayed due to poor meat quality results but recent tests (PDF) indicate crab are ready for market. The fishery will open on Dec. 31, 2022 at 12:01 a.m., with a 64-hour gear setting period that will begin at 8:01 a.m. on Dec. 28, 2022.

“Our department appreciates the ongoing partnership and input from the Dungeness Crab Fishing

for both Fitch (12) and Ayden Antonetti (eight).

The following day they responded with a 65-26 win over Roseland Prep, with Thomas scoring a game-high 18 points, Robson finishing with 14 points and Lyon Rigden 10.

They closed out the tournament in a 59-41 loss to Analy, with Antonetti posting his second career-high in points in just three days with nine points.

Gear Working Group and the numerous researchers and federal agency partners that inform the Risk Assessment Mitigation Program,” said CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham. “Through this partnership, CDFW has conducted four risk assessments this season and coordinated the collection of the best available science to protect whales while providing fishing opportunity for this iconic fishery.”

CDFW is continuing the

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with someone who doesn’t want the job.

Mayor Isaiah Wright, Councilors Jason Greenough, Blake Inscore and Altman ultimately agreed it was disappointing that Johnson made the decision, but they approved the city manager moving forward with an engineering firm to complete a design for the pool before agreeing on next steps.

And the pool is prominently featured in numerous marketing projects brought forward to the council in order to continue attracting tourists to the city. Councilors viewed website updates, print advertisements in the Triple A magazine and several digital ad products. The council approved rolling over $15,000 not used last year to finalize those projects at a total cost of less than $25,000.

The Crescent City Council also approved moving forward with the 160 unit Battery Point Apartments behind Joe Hamilton School.

40 apartments will be for seniors, 30 for low income families and the rest will be

temporary recreational crab trap restriction in Fishing Zones 3, 4, 5 and 6 due to presence of humpback whales and the potential for entanglement from trap gear. The recreational crab trap restriction for Fishing Zones 1 and 2 was lifted on Nov. 28, 2022. The recreational fishery has been open statewide since Nov. 5, 2022, allowing crabbers the opportunity to harvest Dungeness crab in advance of the commercial fishery.

unrestricted.

“This is really something our community needs,” Councilor Jason Greenough, “We’re doing everything we can to encourage new building here.”

The rest of the councilors had similar sentiments with an emphasis on timing. Councilor Blake Inscore asked how quickly the units could be built. Bill Wright from Synergy, the developer, indicated they could begin as early as next February.

“This is a great opportunity for seniors and families. We love the fact that it’s near two schools.”

The Battery Point Apartments will have one, two, three and four bedroom apartments and they will be priced at workforce levels to accommodate the so called “missing middle” in home markets where working people who are not low income but also not earning enough to buy or rent a home need housing.

By the council approving 70 “project vouchers” in advance of the apartment complex being built, the city commits to that number of long term low income units and it makes the project attractive for funding.

Merrick Crabb led the team offensively against Analy with 10 points.

File photos

Don Nuss set land speed records with the vehicles he made in his shop in Crescent City. After his death last year, the items in that shop, including vehicles like this one, went up for auction. Bottom left, Whale’s Tail Candy & Gifts offers a variety of candies including chocolate, fudge, saltwater taffy and retro items, as well as ice cream cones and locally-made gifts. The candy store opened in Crescent City. Bottom right, after former Sheriff Randy Waltz rented this residence in Smith River and changed his voter registration form, he was charged with three charges related to perjury. The home was long rented as a short-term rental before the owners changed it to longer-term rentals earlier this year.

John Douglas Lopez Jr. was born February 17, 1985, in Crescent City, California to John Sr. and Re-becca Lopez. He passed away December 10, 2022, in Smith River, California.

John attended Del Norte High School and studied Diesel and Automotive Technology at WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming. He worked at South Coast Lumber, Yurok Food Distribution, and Ace Hardware.

John enjoyed spending time with his daughter Jenna bowling, riding in his Jeep, cooking, and barbequing. He loved his family. John was a loyal friend and a proud citizen of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fi shing, and camping. John was friendly, lighthearted, and always quick with the jokes.

John is survived by his daughter Jennavecia (Jenna) Lopez, mother Rebecca Lopez, sisters Dawn Jones, Tracie Whipple, Heather Lopez, Holly Lopez, and brothers Chris (Amanda) Jones and Mat-thew Lopez. Also including many nieces,

nephews, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Lopez Sr. and sister, Holly Mae Gibbens.

John is be loved and will be missed by many.

Graveside services will be at Howonquet Indian Cemetery, Smith River, CA on January 14, 2023, at 1:00 pm. with fellowship to follow at Howonquet Hall Community Center.

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

California Prosecutors: Allowing Hallucinogenic Drugs Can Lead to More Violent Crime

Prosecutors in California strongly object to SB 58 (Senator Wiener), which seeks the wholesale decriminalization of many dangerous hallucinogenic drugs.

“This proposal recklessly puts policy before science for numerous psychedelic drugs that have proven to be highly unpredictable and have even been connected to violent crimes,” said Greg Totten, CEO of the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA).

Unfortunately, the authors of this bill are charting a path that would allow these dangerous hallucinogenic drugs to be legalized before they have been fully understood by the scientific and medical communities.

“If the proponents want more research, that’s one thing,” Totten said. “And if they are advocating for therapeutic use under medical

supervision, that is also worth considering.

“But science does not fully understand these drugs and that’s why this bill is so reckless, because it advocates for skipping that scientific scrutiny altogether.”

“As for dealing with drug cases involving users of hallucinogens, as prosecutors our focus has long been to seek treatment, not jail,” Totten said. “We know that we can help people get on the right track by compelling them into treatment for drug addiction, and that is only possible if there are laws that govern these controlled substances.”

The California District Attorneys Association is a statewide training and advocacy organization representing elected district attorneys, city attorneys with criminal divisions, and more than 3,500 prosecutors.

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

Daily: Del Norte Airport 2nd Floor Mezzanine Through January 12, 2023 “Something in the Air” photography exhibit.

The Wonder Bus Book Writing Contest for Kids Does your little one love to make up stories? Submit their short stories and illustrations for a chance to get their book printed and added to the Wonder Bus Library. Books must be submitted by February 1st. Blank books

can be picked up at Del Norte

Child Care Council. Winners will present their books at a “Meet the Author” event in March.

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

Friday, January 13

A Night in Hollywood, A Winter Dance Concert

Crescent Elk Auditorium: 7:00 pm

Presented by Del Norte High School Dance. Pre-sale tickets available at Del Norte Of-fice Supply. Adults $12 at the door ($10 pre-sale), $5 students and seniors, Free for children 5 and under.

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

Crescent City Elks #1689

Prime Rib Dinner 359 H Street, Crescent City, 6:00 pm, lounge opens 4:30

For members and their guests. $25 includes 8 oz. serving of prime rib, baked potato with toppings, fresh green salad, homemade dinner rolls, and dessert! Dinner tickets will be available at Del Norte Office Supply while they last!

Saturday, January 14

A Night in Hollywood, A Winter Dance Concert

Crescent Elk Auditorium: 7:00 pm

Presented by Del Norte High School Dance. Pre-sale tickets available at Del Norte Of-fice Supply. Adults $12 at the door ($10 pre-sale), $5 students and seniors, Free for children 5 and under.

Sunday, January 15

Bay Area Piano Quintet

Seventh Day Adventist Church, 102 Park Avenue, Brookings: 3:00 pm

The award-winning duo of Eric Zivian, pianist, and Tonya Tompkins, cellist, return to Brookings, but this time with

a twist! As co-founders of the Valley of the Moon Festival in Sonoma, they have been asked them to put together a bespoke group of amazing artists to join them on stage.

String instrumentalists Liana Berube, Lisa Lee, and Cindy Wu to round out the Quintet.

For more information go to https://www.brookingsharborfriendsofmusic.org/tickets-and-location-info.

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.

Brookings-Harbor

Christian Church 777 Fifth Street, Brookings Sunday Service...........10 a.m. Weekly Communion Small Group Ministries Celebrate Recovery...6 p.m. Friday 541-469-2531 Pastor Lance Knauss

Christian Science Church 429 Pine St. at Redwood Spur, Brookings

Sunday Service............11 a.m. Sunday School............11 a.m. Wednesday Testimony Mtg..6 p.m. Reading Room: Monday & Wednesday..1-3 p.m. or by appointment www.cscbrookings.com 541-469-2398 or 469-3333

Trinity Lutheran Church

St. Timothy’s

Episcopal Church Fir St. at Old County Rd, Brookings

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

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

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

Church of Christ 17222 Passley Rd., Brookings

Sunday Morning Bible Study.....10am

Sunday Morning Worship Assembly...11:20am

Wednesday Bible Class.....7pm

Evangelist: Michael Wilk 541-469-6453 or 541-469-0191

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

Fort Dick Bible Church

Baha’i Faith

Maria Isabel Fragueiro passed away on December 14, 2022 in Crescent City, California. She was born January 18, 1946 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She was a 6 year resident of Del Norte County.

memorial mass was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at noon. Inurnment has taken place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. A full obituary will appear shortly.

Opinion: Was 51-49 Ever

Going to Be Safe for Democrats?

By ARON SOLOMON InsideSources.com

If anyone needed a reminder of how vital the Georgia Senate runoff election was, it hit soon after. Arizona “Democrat” Kyrsten Sinema announced she was leaving the party and would sit as an independent. She did not specify whether she would join Bernie Sanders and Angus King, the other two independent senators, in caucusing with the Democrats.

Meanwhile, Georgia is mercifully over.

The Georgia runoff went as it should. Thinking they were putting forward an undefeatable state superman in Herschel Walker, the GOP failed to do any due diligence on Walker. With every week that passed in the campaign, it became clear that he was a historically weak and deeply inappropriate candidate.

Walker (or, more accurately, the GOP machine) made the race close enough to force the runoff and kept the runoff itself far closer than it ever should have been. But the race is over, and Rafael Warnock, through his victory, made what we thought was the final Senate tally — 51 to 49. Oops.

We all know that in a 50-50 Senate, as the one ending has been, the tie-breaking vote goes to the vice president, Kamala Harris, a Democrat. So why was Georgia’s result important for at least the next two years, until the 2024 election, which will also have 33 senators up for re-election?

In part, it’s because the Senate may prove to be more unpredictable than usual over the next two years. West Virginia’s Joe Manchin and Sinema will be up for re-election in 2024. Theirs are Senate votes the Democrats have not always felt to have been comfortably held over the last two years. So, a 51-49 Senate allowed for the defection of one of these votes on any given issue. Sinema’s news presented the Democrats with the worst-case scenario of a return to a functional 50-50 on many issues.

There is also an important optical issue that would have come along with 51-49. It’s one thing for either Manchin, Sinema or any other Democratic senator to try to make a stand on an important issue where they know that the vote they’re dissenting/breaking on would have caused a 50-50 tie-breaking vote. Now, if Sinema votes with Republicans on any issue, all it takes to give the GOP the win is a Manchin defection, which is always seemingly up for grabs.

There is definitely an important psychological factor that, until today, would have given the Democrats a lot more margin for error over the next two years than one simple vote would seem to indicate. That is the notion of momentum, which has been discussed extensively since the November election.

Both parties, given a choice of whether to end the midterm election season with a win, or a loss, would choose a win. That’s what the Democrats caught in Georgia, then lost with Sinema’s defection. While pundits will spend the next two years making excuses, many of which will be valid ones, why the Democrats won and the Republicans lost in Georgia, the only thing that could have negated the reality that the Democrats are ending this election season with that great intangible — momentum — happened.

While some will argue that this doesn’t constitute a GOP win, even a tie, momentum-wise, is very disappointing to the Democrats.

Momentum is something we don’t talk about enough in politics because it’s difficult to quantify. Momentum can often make a political party more hopeful than it would have otherwise been as it scans the horizon. When we look at the midterm elections, from the prediction of many pundits that we would have not just a red wave but a red tsunami — and the eventual end result that was quite favorable for the Democrats — you can’t help but feel deflated if you are a Democrat.

As to Georgia, if there is a lesson to be learned, and I believe there is, it is a straightforward one: Do not put forward candidates for any office who are fundamentally and deeply flawed.

That needs to be the ultimate lesson with Herschel Walker. For as outstanding and unique as he was as a football player, he has proven to be equally disappointing as a person. This is not the kind of political role model that should be held out to anyone. From what has been reported over the campaign about his past to what became an obvious inability to serve the people of Georgia well and properly as a senator, this is a nomination the Republicans genuinely wish they had back.

ABOUT THE WRITER

Aron Solomon is the chief legal analyst for Today’s Esquire. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.

More Homes Lead to Fewer Homeless

There is a direct correlation between a shortage of affordable housing and the increase in our unhoused population. Fewer homes lead to more homeless.

Working people and families are displaced from housing because they can’t afford it or because housing is simply not available. Homeless people are displaced from camps when attempts are made to stem public health and safety issues. Where are these people supposed to go?

Many people are homeless due to poverty or poor luck. This includes seniors, veterans, and families with children. These unfortunate souls have a right to basic housing.

While there are many groups making a laudable attempt to help the current needs of the unhoused population, there also needs to be a more aggressive effort to encourage the construction of more affordable housing in our City and County. We need homeless prevention. More homes lead to fewer homeless.

This should be a high priority for our City Council, County Board of Supervisors, and School Board.

The School Board has two reasons to care about the shortage of housing. The biggest reason is the growing number of students that are housing insecure.

If a student does not have the stability of permanent housing, it makes it more difficult to be alert and present in classes.

The result is that these students will be challenged to learn and might fall behind.

The second reason that the School Board should care about housing is the shortage of housing for new or current teachers. Recruiting and hiring professionals like teachers and medical professionals is hampered by the unavailability of housing in our community.

The City and the County clearly have an obligation to attend to the housing shortage. They each have mandated housing plans that define housing needs

and opportunities. The crucial part of having a plan is to take steps to implement it.

The City of Crescent City has been setting a good example of what it looks like when a government agency takes aggressive steps to encourage and enable more housing development.

Here are two recent examples… It was reported by Julie Akins for the Del Norte Triplicate (12/16/22) that the Crescent City Council “accepted a $485,000 state grant awarded to a developer to begin a 27-unit three story senior apartment building. The project is expected to cost approximately $16 million to build, but the state planning grant puts the project in line for greater funding.”

The city staff have cooperated with this developer to secure building permits and have assisted them to apply for available state funding. This will all reduce the cost of the project and help to keep the housing units affordable.

Another recent success was reported by Jessica Cejnar Andrews in the Wild Rivers Outpost (12/21/22). The Crescent City Housing Authority approved 70 projectbased vouchers to help a developer to attract more state and federal dollars.

The Crescent City Council also sits as the Board of Directors of the Crescent City Housing Authority. Housing vouchers are federally funded guarantees that rent will be paid for low-income renters. Under the current circumstances some of the available housing vouchers are not being used because there simply are no available housing units to rent.

“Forty of the vouchers will be used for senior housing and the remaining 30 will be for families,” explained Housing Authority Director Megan Miller, “The rest of the units will be available to those who aren’t restricted by the Housing Authority’s income limits.”

Kudos to the Crescent City staff and

City Council for taking decisive actions to foster the expansion of affordable housing in Crescent City.

Unfortunately, these housing developments will take time and there is still a short-term crisis that is leaving too many people without stable housing options, living in their cars or camping outside. We must remember that these people need help now.

On Christmas Eve, I was standing on my porch while the rain poured down hard. I thought of the people that right now are trying to stay warm and dry in the middle of the winter storms. I felt fortunate that I had a warm house and a car that I don’t need to sleep in. My only problem with food is that there is not enough room in the fridge. Clearly a first world problem.

As we head into the new year, please do what you can to help someone who is in need.

There are several local organizations working to help the unhoused including Our Daily Bread Ministries, Del Norte County Department of Health and Social services and Del Norte Mission Possible.

Del Norte Mission Possible is literally on the front lines bringing comfort and assistance to the less fortunate members of our community. Their singular mission is to “provide shelter and supportive services for people who are without homes.”

For more information on Del Norte Mission possible or to donate go to delnortemissionpossible.org.

Kevin Hendrick is the Chair of the Del Norte County Democratic Central Committee - dndems@gmail.com

This past October, Del Norte’s Chief Probation Officer, Lonnie Reyman submitted his annual report on the County’s Juvenile Hall. The report is troubling. related to Supervisors and should be closed. Chief Reyman is 100 percent correct. Common sense tells one The Hall should be closed, expediently.

The Probation chief outlined the dire conditions affecting youth corrections which compelled him to present his sobering conclusion.

Chief Reyman cited three main reasons the Hall must be shuttered:

Juvenile Corrections staffing remains more than challenging if not impossible to maintain. Currently, with only six staff, Probation is 42 percent below minimum sufficiency standards.

The juvenile population in Del Norte County is at its lowest level in modern history. A decade back, the Hall served the needs of between 10 to 12 “at risk youth.”

Today, an average of three to four youths populate Juvenile Hall. In 2018, juvenile arrests in Del Norte totaled 120. As 2022 sunsets. 61 juveniles have been arrested. Presently, there are two minors in custody, one soon to be released.

The costs for staffing a minimum 11 trained JCO employees for the limited population is untenable.

Del Norte’s Juvenile Hall is out of compliance with the Board of State Corrections Commission, with near zero hope of meeting minimum standards under Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. The BSCC has already visited Del Norte County recently and plans another to Juvenile Hall, before Spring, will no doubt act on Del Norte’s inability to meet BSCC standards. The consequences are unavoidable.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

The stress level on employees to maintain the Hall is oppressive and morale-depleting.

The Board of Supervisors apparently wants to study this dilemma. I hope the Board doesn’t take too long to ponder the Hall’s future. Supervisor Valerie Starkey, a retired deputy probation officer in Sonoma County seeks answers to staffing issues and related services to Del Norte “at risk” youth before she’s prepared to pull the plug on the Hall. Supervisor Chris Howard talks about no …“Magic Bullet to fix the Hall.” Magic bullet? I’d suggest the Supervisor select a less obtrusive, destructive noun for “bullet” and perhaps supplant the word “pill.” Candidly there is no “ magical” anything to address the almost insurmountable challenges facing the Hall’s future. The stark reality of building a magnificent facility barely two decades ago, and has now become obsolete because of California’s misguided politics.

Not unlike the closing of Bar O Ranch north of Gasquet five years ago, legislators in Sacramento have selected ankle bracelets over positive and productive programs to implement corrective youth behavior. These new policies might save money but in the end, kids’ welfare will be sacrificed. Tragic!

The idea has been floated to convert the Hall to a female custody detention center. The cost of converting this youth 602 Juvenile detention services building into an adult jail would be drastic, incredibly and realistically unaffordable. Staffing a new adult detention services building would be more than challenging in today’s law enforcement employment marketplace. And the question of funding must be addressed.

This newspaper’s letters to the editor are limited to a maximum of 350 words and will be edited for grammar, spelling and blatant inaccuracies. Unsubstantiated or irresponsible allegations,or personal attacks on any individual, will not be published. Letters containing details presented as facts rather than opinions must include their sources. All submissions must include the author’s full name, local street address and telephone number (only the name and city of residence will be published).

There IS a golden lining to this dilemma.

Chief Reyman hopes the Board will vacate the Hall and upon doing so, will release Del Norte County from onerous BSCC oversight as a 602 Youth Services detention center. For the very few offenders needing detention services, Del Norte should reach out to Humboldt or other neighboring counties requesting these services.

The Hall, with complete kitchen, two classrooms and basketball court, could be a wonderful site to offer behavior-changing programs and lots of them, not unlike the various programs offered at Pelican Bay State Prison. Chief Reyman’s vision for youth corrections is not only achievable, it’s the logical choice for the soonto-be former Juvenile Hall.

Another very viable option for the Juvenile Hall’s reason-to-be is State Senator Mike McGuire-sponsored CARE Court ( Community Assistance, Recovery, Empowerment court,). With State-approved financing, the Hall could be an excellent option for those folks who find themselves homeless and afoul from the law. The remote Williams Drive location and close proximity to services is palpable.

Do your due diligence, expeditiously, supervisors. Close down the Hall and speak with Senate Majority Leader McGuire.

EYE ON DEL NORTE

Roger Gitlin is a retired Los Angeles County Juvenile Court Certificated teacher and retired two-term Del Norte County Supervisor. He resides in Crescent City.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City Council on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Brookings City Hall, 898 Elk Drive, Brookings.

A remand hearing on appeal of File No. APP-1-20, CUP-220 to consider the Land Use Board of Appeal (LUBA) remand to the City’s approval of a Conditional Use Permit to establish a 14-unit residential care facility at 17212 Passley; Assessor’s Map 4014-36BA, Tax Lot 02200; zoned R-1-6 (Single Family Residential). The subject property is owned by Brett Kemp. This hearing will consider only the following issues which were remanded by LUBA: 1. Whether Highway 101 and Dawson Road are adequate in width and degree of improvement to handle the quantity and kind of vehicular traffic that would be generated by the proposed use; 2. Whether the driveway is adequate for the quantity and kind of traffic that would be generated by the proposed use; 3. Whether the sidewalk network is adequate to ensure minimal adverse impacts on the pedestrian access enjoyed by adjoining properties; and 4. Whether drainage issues caused by the proposed use will have minimal impacts on adjoining properties. Criteria used to decide this matter is found in Chapter 17 of the Brookings Municipal Code (BMC), specifically Sections 17.136.050(C)(2) and 17.136.050(C)(3). This is a Quasi-judicial hearing, and the City Council will make a decision on the matter. The public is invited to attend. Testimony will be limited to the four issues remanded by LUBA, as listed above. All persons wishing to address the remanded issues will have an opportunity to do so in person at the hearing or by submitting written evidence to the Brookings Planning Department at the address above and received no later than 4 pm the date of the hearing. If you wish to speak at the hearing, you will be asked to sign in and afforded five (5) minutes to speak. Failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the City Council and parties an opportunity to respond to the issues precludes appeal to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA).

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Published: December 30, 2022

Curry Coastal Pilot P355378

T.S. No. 101422-CA APN: 116-031-001-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/18/2016. 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 2/1/2023 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/23/2016 as Instrument No. 20164900 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Del Norte County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JESS A. BIGHAM, A SINGLE 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; At the Steps of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn Administration Building, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT 1 IN THE SANDERS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF DEL NORTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ON FEBRUARY 1, 1957 IN BOOK 4 OF MAPS, PAGE 75. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2160 LAUREL LANE, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531-8844 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: $162,403.02 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.

AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 101422-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 101422-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117

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

Del Norte Triplicate T354068

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

Petition of: Steven Louis Sills III

CASE NO. CVPT-2022-1302

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Steven Louis Sills III filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Steven Louis Sills III to Proposed name: Louis Night

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: January 13, 2023 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1 The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: November 30, 2022 /s/ Marilyn B. Miles Judge of the Superior Court Published: December 23, 30, 2022, January 6, and 13, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T354673

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person/s is/are doing business as: ALC Gifts & Antiques 1626 Northcrest Drive PO Box 32 Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 12/13/2022

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

Signed: /s/ Andre Carpenter, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/13/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20220147

Published: December 23, 30, 2022, January 6, and 13, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T354652

In the Matter of the Estate of David E. Moffett Curry County Circuit Court Case No. 22PB11041

All persons having claims against the above-identified estate must present them, within four months after the date of the first publication of the notice to the personal representative at the address designated in the notice for the presentation of claims or they may be barred.

Kayla Moffett, Personal Representative c/o Sam Sears 570 Liberty St. SE, Suite 240 Salem, Oregon 97301

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative.

This notice was first published on December 30, 2022.

Published: December 30, 2022, January 6, and 13, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P355298

Crown Castle is proposing increase the height of an existing telecommunications tower to 115ft at the following site: 94760 Adams Rd, Gold Beach, Curry Co., OR 97444 (42 30 14.5 N, 124 24 13.0 W). The tower is not expected to be lighted. Any interested party that believes the proposed action may have a significant impact on the environment may file a Request for Environmental Review (Request) to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Such Request may only raise environmental concerns. Information regarding the project may be found under file number A1230331 on the FCC website www.fcc.gov/asr/applications

The Request must be filed with the FCC within 30 days of the notice being posted on the FCC website. The FCC strongly encourages that all Requests be filed electronically at www.fcc. gov/asr/environmentalrequest

Requests may also be mailed to: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, ATTN: Ramon Williams. The Request must also be served upon Crown Castle by mailing a copy to 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317 ATTN: Legal Department.

Published: December 30, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P355292

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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

AP YOGA 6777 Lower Lake Rd Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a general partnership

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 2/13/2022 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Edward Cable This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/30/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20220145 Published: December 16, 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T354407

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY ERIC C. JACOBSEN, JR., AND PAMELA W. JACOBSEN, Plaintiffs, vs. JOHN DOE AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants. Case No. 22CV42447

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

TO: John Doe; and all other unknown owners of the property known as: That part of Government Lot 5, Section 26, Township 40 South, Range 14 West, Willamette Meridian, Curry County, Oregon, lying Southerly of the center of Shigh Creek

IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above-entitled action within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of this Summons, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, Plaintiffs will apply to the Court for relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY!

You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer”. The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the Plaintiffs’ attorney or, if the Plaintiffs do not have an attorney, proof of service upon the Plaintiffs. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar. org or by calling 503-684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at 800 452 7636.

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF COMPLAINT AND DEMAND FOR RELIEF

The action against you seeks declaratory judgment. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title via adverse possession on the above-noted property.

DATED this 15th day of December, 2022. HORNECKER COWLING LLP By: /s/ Charles E. Bolen, Attorney for Plaintiffs.

Published: December 23, 30, 2022, January 6, and 13, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P354857

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

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

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

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: January 6, 2023 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1 The address of the court is same as noted above.

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

Date: November 21, 2022 /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court Published: December 16, 23, 30 2022, and January 6, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T354355

TS No: CA07000901-22-1 APN: 110-240-028-000 TO No: 220426528-CA-VOI

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 18, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM, At the stairs of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn County Administration Building at 981 H St, Crescent City, CA 95531, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on April 27, 2021 as Instrument No. 20211726, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California, executed by BONNIE L. BALDWIN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST

The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1988 MALONE RD, 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 made without covenant or warranty, express 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 if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated 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 obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $66,976.21 (Estimated).

However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale.

Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable.

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. 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 Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0700090122-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER 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 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA07000901-221 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. Date: December 13, 2022 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000901-22-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting.com FOR

INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0419213 Published: 12/23/22, 12/30/22, and 1/6/23 Del Norte Triplicate T354949

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

In the Matter of the Estate of: Beverly Joan Exton, Deceased.

Case No. 22PB10777

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

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

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, K.R. Olin, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415.

DATED and first published this 16th day of December, 2022.

/s/ K.R. Olin

OSB #903547

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

Curry Coastal Pilot P354416

Probate No. 22PB10165

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON

For the County of Curry

The Estate of Laurie Alice Berryman, Deceased.

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

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative.

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

Telephone: (541) 889-5368 Facsimile: (541) 889-2432 abell@yturrirose.com

DATED and first published: December 16, 2022

Published: December 16, 23, and 30, 2022 Curry Coastal Pilot P354403

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Woods Waves and Wonders 1543 Parkway Drive Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual

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

Signed:/s/ Ciriana Orozco

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/29/2022 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20220142

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

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

Petition of: Edward Terrand Furnace CASE NO. CVPT-2021-1252

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

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

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

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

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

Petition of: Nevaeh Amelia Dlorah Moodie CASE NO. CVPT-2022-1286

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Nevaeh Amelia Dlorah Moodie filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Nevaeh Amelia Dlorah Moodie to Proposed name: Landon Amelia Dlorah Martin

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 10, 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: December 16, 2022 /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court Published: December 23, 30, 2022, January 6, and 13, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T355073

PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICE

On Wednesday, January 4th, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, Courthouse Annex, 94235 Moore Street, Gold Beach, Oregon, the Board of Curry County Commissioners will hold public hearings beginning at 11:00 a.m. to consider an update of County Department Fees, to consider the adoption of an Ordinance repealing obsolete provisions and reclassifying certain divisions of County Code, and to consider an Ordinance amending the County Code, Article Six, Division Six (Emergency Management). The public is welcome to attend and to comment at the hearings. For further information about the fee changes or proposed Ordinances, please contact the Board of Commissioners Office at (541) 247-3296. Published: December 23 and 30, 2022

Curry Coastal Pilot P354987

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Benner Mini Storage 1600 Breen Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Notice of Lien Sale on the following listed Units:

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 239

Bryan Niccoli 1950 Northcrest Dr. #30 Crescent City, CA 95531

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 344

Rebecca Wood 806 J Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 423

Luis Angel Velazquez Zamora 1045 E Condor St Apt# 406 Crescent City, CA 95531

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 745

Melba Joanne Hartman 810 Darby Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 770

Katy Daniels 725 Darby Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 912

William Ortega 1541 El Monte Road Crescent City, CA 95531

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 1067

Dennae Edwards P.O. Box 864 Crescent City, CA 95531

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 1146

Bobby Jones 120 Steelhead Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 1170

Santiago Munoz 1000 Scenic Creek Dr #123 Crescent City, CA 95531

Lien sale will be held: Date: January 14, 2023 Time: 9:30 AM

Location: Benner Mini Storage 1600 Breen Street Crescent City, CA 95531

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

Del Norte Triplicate T35382

LIEN SALE

RIVERVIEW STORAGE

A lien sale will be held on January 7, 2023, at 10:15 AM, with a preview at 10:00 AM at Riverview Storage, 97901 Southbank Chetco River Rd., Brookings, OR 97415, on the following unit: UNIT No. 10 - Various items, tools, totes, and personal effects.

Belonging to: Pamela DeGlow 32887 Nesiha Rd., #13 Gold Beach OR 97444 /s/ Ron Reel, Agent for Owner Published: December 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P355290

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE SMITH RIVER FIRE PROTECTION

DISTRICT’S Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing at a regular meeting to be held on THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter can be heard, in the district’s headquarters located at 245 Haight Avenue, Smith River, California, for the following: Consideration of the Board of Director’s approval of a Resolution to initiate proceedings for the annexation of 84 residential subdivision parcels which are located east of Oceanview Drive between Lopez St. and the Oregon border. Board of Directors will also consider adopting a Class 1 “Existing Facilities” Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act for the annexation project.

A copy of the annexation application and the map of the parcels to be annexed is available for public review at the administrative offices of the fire protection district located at 245 Haight Avenue, Smith River, California. Questions or comments may be made in writing and directed to the Smith River Fire Protection District. P.O. Box 187, Smith River, CA 95567 or to srfpd5621@gmail.com. Comments must be received prior to the conclusion of the public hearing.

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

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

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

Dated: December 1, 2022

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

Del Norte Triplicate T354139

Point Apartments,” a project proposed by Synergy SSF Battery Point LP, has been selected by the City of Crescent City Housing Authority for the conditional award of 70 Project Based Vouchers.

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

Del Norte Triplicate T355289

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 T355513

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: F/V Fantastic 347 2nd Street

Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a general partnership

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 11/16/2022

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

Signed:/s/ Dean L Lumibao This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/19/2022

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20220150

Published: December 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, and 13, 2023

Del Norte Triplicate T355129

City of Crescent City Summary of Ordinance No. 834

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, December 19, 2022, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted Ordinance No. 834, Chapters 1.20, Claims, of the Crescent City Municipal Code. This ordinance authorizes the City Manager to issue notices of insufficiency, to reject certain claims, and to settle claims under $50,000. The ordinance will be effective 30 days following the date of adoption. A copy of the full ordinance is available for review at City Hall, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, Monday - Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please call Robin Patch, City Clerk for more information at (707) 464-7483 ext. 223.

The ordinance was adopted by the following polled vote:

AYES: Council Members Altman, Greenough, Inscore and Mayor Wright NOES: None

ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None

This notice shall be published within 15 days of the date of adoption.

/s/ Robin Altman, City Clerk

Published: December 30, 2022

Del Norte Triplicate T355177

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

Tuesday 12/20/2022:

• 12:47 am, fire, 17500 block of Highway 101, Fire.

• 1:31 am, fire, 1300 block of Douglas Street, Fire.

• 5:38 am, fire, 1300 block of Oregon Street, Fire.

• 8:15 am, mail theft, 500 block of Humboldt Road, Sheriff.

• 8:29 am, stolen mail, 1300 block of Parkway Drive, Sheriff.

• 8:36 am, mail theft, 2600 block of Maher Avenue, Sheriff.

• 9:34 am, trash fire, 10300 block of Highway 199, Fire.

• 9:56 am, smoke check, Union and Iowa Street, Fire.

• 11:58 am, harassment, 100 block of H Street.

• 1:37 pm, trespassers, 200 block of Elk Valley, Sheriff.

• 5:13 pm, physical disturbance, 14000 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 6:24 pm, shots heard, 12900 block of Indian Drive, Sheriff.

• 7:27 pm, trespassers, 500

block of Sunrise Avenue, Sheriff.

• 7:36 pm, prowler, 2700 block of Preveler Avenue, Sheriff.

• 8:10 pm, shoplifter, 1000 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 8:42 pm, shots heard, end of Iowa, Sheriff.

• 10:07 pm, prowler, 9th and K Street, Police.

Wednesday, 12/21/2022:

• 12:32 am, fire, 2300 block of Howland Hill Road, Fire.

• 3:29 pm, shoplifter, 400 block of M Street, Sheriff.

• 9:24 am, downed line, 700 block of Oak Road, Fire.

• 10:14 am, physical disturbance, Orville Street, Police.

• 1:36 pm, mail theft, 800 block of Hamilton Avenue, Sheriff.

• 5:26 pm, counterfeit, 200 block of Indra Street, Sheriff.

• 6:34 pm, trespassers, 100 block of Downing Street, Sheriff.

• 8:39 pm, threats, 300 block of 3rd Street, Police.

Thursday, 12/22/2022:

• 8:56 am, found mail, Southbeach, Sheriff.

• 11:36 am, mail theft, 2200 block of Old Mill Road, Sheriff.

• 12:43 pm, wires hanging in roadway, 300 block of Macken Avenue, Sheriff.

• 2:07 pm, trespasser, 300 block of Butte Street, Sheriff.

• 5:02 pm, power lines tangled in nets of the baseball field, Pikes Field, Police.

• 5:39 pm, assault, 1200 block of Marshal Street, Police.

• 7:22 pm, vehicle damage, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Ambulance.

• 7:28 pm, vehicle damage, 100 block of Jackie Street, Police.

• 11:34 pm, noise complaint, 900 block of J Street, Police.

Friday, 12/23/2022:

• 3:25 am, noise complaint, 4200 block of Big Flatt, Sheriff.

• 10:10 am, fire issue, 11900 block of Ocean View Drive, Sheriff.

• 10:15 am, custody issue, 200 block of 8th Street, Police.

• 11:35 am, child custody, 200 block of Hyda Way, Sheriff.

• 12:24 pm, theft, Bertsch and Howland Hill Road, Sheriff.

• 12:49 pm, rock slide, 99900 block of Highway 199, Highway Patrol.

• 2:01 pm, mail theft, 900

block of Pebble Beach Drive, Sheriff.

• 10:22 pm, theft, 3100 block of Lake Earl Drive, Sheriff.

• 10:22 pm, trespassing, 300 block of Temple Street, Sheriff.

Saturday, 12/24/2022:

• 1:41 am, noise complaint, 900 block of J Street, Police.

• 9:52 am, civil issue, 100 block of Barker Street, Sheriff.

• 10:03 am, shots heard, 1400 block of Inyo Street, Sheriff.

• 12:53 pm, rocks on the roadway, Highway 199, Highway Patrol.

• 5:39 pm, shots heard, 200 block of Iowa, Sheriff responded.

• 7:37 pm, physical disturbance, 700 block of Endert Street, Sheriff.

Sunday, 12/25/2022:

• 12:23 am, fire, 1700 block of Northcrest Drive, Fire.

• 9:29 am, gas leak, 400 block of 2nd Street, Fire.

• 3:10 pm, restraining order violation, 800 block of C Street, Police.

• 6:04 pm, hit and run, 1500 block of Summer Park Court.

• Bethany Caldwell, 41, of Grants Pass, was convicted of theft/larceny and was sentenced to one year of probation, four days in jail and a fine of $671.

• Timothy Allen Darrow, 38, of Crescent City, was convicted if bringing contraband into jail and was sentenced to three years in prision and a fine of $370. In a second case, he was convicted of driving on a suspended license and was sentenced to 90 days in jail anda fine of $220. In the third case, he was convicted on driving on a suspended license and was sentenced to 90 days in jail and a fine of $220.

• Antonio Allen Lawton, 58, of Crescent City, was convcted of violating parole and was sentenced to 180 days in jail.

• Erick Paul Skillman, 40, of Crescent City, was convicted of violating community supervision and was sentenced to 120 days in jail.

• Ryan Owen Spivey, 35, of Redmond, Oregon, was convicted of fleeing officer-reckless driving and was sentenced to two years of probation, one day in jail and a fine of $370.

• Chuck Stuart, 70, of Crescent City, was convicted of loud and unreasonable noise and was sentenced to one year of probation, one day in jail and a fine of $220.

Monday, 12/26/2022:

• 2:37 am, restraining order violation, 800 block of C Street, Police.

• 7:54 am, domestic disturbance, 300 block of Ireland, Sheriff.

• 11:16 am, theft, 500 block of White Lane, Sheriff.

• 12:34 pm, custody issue, 2100 block of Howland Hill Road, Sheriff.

• 4:15 pm, smoke check,

500 block of Cooper Street, Fire.

• 6:14 pm, shoplifter, 700 block of L Street, Police.

• 9:18 pm, vehicle in ditch, Northcrest and Old Mill Road, Sheriff.

• 11:37 pm, physical disturbance, 1900 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

• 11:57 pm, power line issue, Highway 197 mile post .65, Fire.

FBI and Partners Issue National Public Safety Alert on Financial Sextortion Schemes

The FBI, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, is issuing a national public safety alert regarding an explosion in incidents of children and teens being coerced into sending explicit images online and extorted for money—a crime known as financial sextortion.

Over the past year, law enforcement has received over 7,000 reports related to the online financial sextortion of minors, resulting in at least 3,000 potential victims, primarily boys, and more than a dozen suicides.

A large percentage of these sextortion schemes originate outside of the United States, and primarily in West African countries such as Nigeria and the Ivory Coast.

As many children enter winter break this holiday season, the FBI and our partners implore parents and caregivers to engage with their kids about financial sextortion schemes so we can prevent them in the first place.

“The FBI has seen a horrific increase in reports of financial sextortion schemes targeting minor boys—and the fact is that the many victims who are afraid to come forward are not even included in

those numbers,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “The FBI is here for victims, but we also need parents and caregivers to work with us to prevent this crime before it happens and help children come forward if it does.

“Victims may feel like there is no way out—it is up to all of us to reassure them that they are not in trouble, there is hope, and they are not alone.”

“The protection of children is a society’s most sacred duty,” said Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “It calls on each of us to do everything we can to keep kids from harm, including ensuring the threats they face are brought into the light and confronted.

“Armed with the information in this alert message, parents, caregivers, and children themselves should feel empowered to detect fake identities, take steps to reject any attempt to obtain private material, and if targeted, have a plan to seek help from a trusted adult.”

Financial sextortion schemes occur in online environments where young people feel most comfortable—using common social media sites, gaming sites, or video

chat applications that feel familiar and safe.

On these platforms, online predators often use fake female accounts and target minor males, between 14 to 17 years old but the FBI has interviewed victims as young as 10 years old.

“The sexual exploitation of children is a deplorable crime. HSI special agents will continue to exhaust every resource to identify, locate, and apprehend predators to ensure they face justice,” said Steve K. Francis, HSI Acting Executive Associate Director.

“Criminals who lurk in platforms on the internet are not as anonymous as they think. HSI will continue to leverage cutting-edge technology to end these heinous acts.”

Through deception, predators convince the young person to produce an explicit video or photo. Once predators acquire the images, they threaten to release the compromising material unless the victim sends money or gift cards. Often the predators demand payment through a variety of peerto-peer payment applications.

In many cases, however, predators release the images even if payments are made.

The shame, fear, and confusion

that victims feel when they are caught in this cycle often prevents them from asking for help or reporting the abuse.

“This is a growing crisis and we’ve seen sextortion completely devastate children and families,” said Michelle DeLaune, CEO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

“As the leading nonprofit focused on child protection, we’ve seen first-hand the rise in these cases worldwide.

“The best defense against this crime is to talk to your children about what to do if they’re targeted online. We want everyone to know help is out there and they’re not alone.”

What if you or your child is a victim?

If young people are being exploited, they are victims of a crime and should report it. Contact the FBI Portland Field Office, call 1-800-CALL-FBI, or report it online at tips.fbi.gov.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has outlined steps parents and young people can take if they

or their child are a victim of sextortion, including:

• Remember, the predator is to blame, not your child or you.

• Get help before deciding whether to pay money or otherwise comply with the predator. Cooperating or paying rarely stops the blackmail and continued harassment.

• REPORT the predator’s account via the platform’s safety feature.

• BLOCK the predator and DO NOT DELETE the profile or messages because that can be helpful to law enforcement in identifying and stopping them.

• Let the NMEC center help get explicit images of you off the internet.

• Visit missingkids.org/ IsYourExplicitContentOutThere to learn how to notify companies yourself or visit cybertipline.org to report to us for help with the process.

• Ask for help. This can be a very complex problem and may require help from adults or law enforcement.

If you don’t feel that you have adults in your corner, you can reach out to NCMEC for support at gethelp@ncmec.org or call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST.

Christmas with a Cop makes the season bright

By ROGER GITLIN

For The Triplicate

Five lucky and well-deserving kids from Joe Hamilton School spent a fun time with Christmas with a Cop last week. The idea of Christmas with a Cop came from Crescent City Police Officer Magnolia Valero with Elf on a Shelf Officer Timmy. Officer Valero shared her idea with Chief Richard Griffin.

The chief approached new owner of Tsunsami Lanes, Dr. John Kirk, who donated food and his bowling alley building for the event. The kids enjoyed bowling and each received a $100 gift certificate to WalMart. Meyers K-9 trainers put on a display event for the children.

The Crescent City Police Officers Association sponsored Christmas with a Cop and donated the gift certificate funds.

Photos courtesy of Roger Gitlin

The Crescent City Police Department celebrated Christmas with a Cop with six special children in Crescent City. The police and the children enjoyed bowling before the kids got a chance to shop for gifts.

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merchandise and great service.”

Axel Englund gave his community just that, and this was the belief that Englund Marine was founded with on July 22, 1944. His 50’ by 50’ store in Astoria, OR later expanded up and down the west coast, becoming a preferred and trusted name among commercial fishermen. The first expansion came with the addition of our store in Ilwaco, WA in 1966; followed by Westport in 1975. A few years later we opened a store in Charleston, OR, and then bought Crescent Marine in Crescent City, CA.

With the slowing economy in 1983, Englund Marine had a great opportunity to move into another branch of the marine business. U.S. Distributing, a wholesale marine distributor in Portland, OR was purchased. This distribution center, which supplies all of our retail stores, really helped and continues to ensure that stock will be in our stores when our customers need it. In 1988 Englund Marine added our store in Newport, OR. One year later we brought our “great service” attitude to Phoenix, AZ where we had an opportunity to purchase another distributor warehouse; Marine Wholesale.

Our last store opened in Eureka, CA in 1995, serving the folks in Northern California better than ever. In 2001 we acquired Fisher Brothers, a 100-year-old supply house and landmark in Astoria, OR, expanding our industrial product line and putting salesmen on the road. Faced with the need for an updated facility, we moved our Astoria store into our current 40,000 square foot building located at the Port of Astoria in January 2006. Finally, in 2007 U.S. Distributing opened a warehouse in Missoula, MT to meet the need for quality products with fast delivery in the Rocky Mountain West.

In April of 2022, we moved the U.S. Distributing warehouse to a larger building in a nice new location. In December of 2022, we moved our Eureka store into a brand new building!

Over the last 78 years, Englund Marine has grown its service rapidly and is still growing. We have a full-service

shop to keep crews safe, and two stores have full rigging shops. We continue to run our business on the same belief of, “Quality merchandise and great service.” This is all possible because of the dedication of our people. We pride ourselves on being knowledgeable about our business. You will get advice from experts in your field. We’re here to help you and to solve your marine problems, since 1944.

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Growing up I always knew my mission was to be of service to people. It’s important to me to help my community. Being a homeowner at 26, I experienced the buying process, and fully understand the “hiccups” that may come along the way. I was passionate to learn more about Real Estate, so in 2015 I started my career in Real Estate as an Administrative Assistant/Marketing.

As a Del Norte native who enjoys all the recreation and beauty, Del Norte has to offer. I’m suited in providing you with a unique perspective of our area. Being bilingual, I am able to assist Spanish-speaking clients as well.

I’m fully committed to the level of honesty, care, integrity, and exceptional customer service that goes into the buying/selling process and how it plays a signi cant role with helping others achieve their respective goals. Whether you’re buying your rst home, selling, or seeking that dream retirement residence, the experience should be as seamless as possible. My knowledge of living here all my life gives me the enthusiasm and desire to make my home, your home.

Jennifer is con dent she can help you with your home buying and selling needs. As a proud Real Estate Agent at Bayside Realty Jennifer values hard-work, dedication, integrity, loyalty and enthusiasm. Jennifer applies these values to her work and is excited to take this opportunity to serve YOU!

Mandy grew up in Crescent City and began her real estate career in mortgage banking in 2006-2008. During that time, she often assisted her grandmother who’s a Broker Associate for Bayside learning and growing her skills in real estate. Mandy has grown several entrepreneurial and philanthropy ventures throughout California before returning to Crescent City as a Real Estate Agent in 2021. She is a member of California and the National Association of Realtors.

Mandy Belives in giving back to her community and is always excited to help people nd their dream homes on California’s redwood coast. Mandy believes in exceptional customer service with special attention to detail and care. With Mandy clients become friends.

The Hiouchi Cafe dates back to the 1930’s. In those days the building was a gas station. There were a couple of old fashioned gas pumps out front and a combination garage, grocery and baits store inside. With time, the pumps were taken out, a couple stills were built out back, and the lube room was turned into a bar.

Between the loggers, fishermen and the locals it became a honky tonk with a reputation for serious drinking and nightly fist fights.

HappyHolidays

Kevin D. Hartwick C.P.A., Managing Partner

Kevin,

Rory W. Smith C.P.A., Staff Member

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Clar T. Byers III C.P.A., Partner

Clar has lived in the Crescent City area since 1974. He graduated from Del Norte High School in 1980, and then attended California State University, Humboldt where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Clar is a licensed CPA in California and Oregon

joined the rm in 1990 and became a partner of CBH in 1996.

Victoria L. Lambson Enrolled Agent

Victoria has lived in the Crescent City area since 1972, graduating from Del Norte High School in 1979. She has completed upper and lower level accounting classes at College of the Redwoods as well as U.C. Berkeley. In 2001 she studied for and received her Enrolled Agent license from the Internal Revenue Service. Victoria rst worked for Jay Cholwell, C.P.A. in June of 1989 and continued on at the inception of CBH in September 1989.

Matthew Wake eld C.P.A., Partner

Matt was born and raised in Crescent City and graduated from Del Norte High School in 2008. After graduating from high school, Matt attended California State University-Chico, where he graduated in 2012 with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. After graduation he returned back to Crescent City and began working for CBH in January of 2013, and received his California CPA license in July of 2014.

Lauren Olvera Enrolled Agent

Lauren was born and raised in Crescent City where she graduated from Del Norte High School in 2009. After graduating from high school, Lauren attended U C Davis where she graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development. After graduation she returned to Crescent City and began working for CBH in October of 2013. In September of 2014 she began overseeing the payroll services department.

a Crescent City native, graduated from Del Norte High School in 1979, and next received his Bachelors degree with honors/cum laude from California State University at Chico. He attended Masters in Taxation classes at Golden Gate University and is a licensed CPA in California and Oregon. He is a past Senior Tax Consultant at Price Waterhouse in Sacramento, CA. He returned to Crescent City in 1987 where he joined a local accounting rm and soon established himself as a community leader.

was born in Los Angeles, CA and raised in Auburn and Palo Alto, CA, and graduated from San Diego State University in 1983 with a Bachelors degree in Accounting. Rory began his career as an audit staff accountant in Sacramento, CA, and was promoted to manager in 4 years. He then was an audit manager for Price Waterhouse in Milan and Amsterdam and a senior audit manager for Price Waterhouse in San Jose, CA. After leaving Price Waterhouse, Rory moved to Brookings and joined the CBH team as a Partner in November of 1994. Rory is a licensed CPA in both Oregon and California.

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Dear Friends,

In 1980 a newly graduated veterinarian, Dennis and his wife Becky, left UC Davis and ventured to beautiful northern California to begin their life together and raise a family. They were fortunate to settle in Crescent City and on January 2, 1982, purchased and reopened the oldest veterinary of ce in Del Norte County, then Northcrest Veterinary Clinic. With an award-winning remodel in 1996, state of the art medical technology and a new name it is now the 40th anniversary year of All Creatures Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic.

We have been blessed to live, work and raise our wonderful children in Del Norte County and to call it home and you our friends for the past 42 years. Thank you for the gift of your friendship and the con dence and trust you have shown us. We are honored that you have entrusted us with the responsibility of serving your pet’s health care needs and look forward to serving you and yours in the years to come.

May you, your family and your pets be blessed with good health and may your home be lled with happiness and joy this holiday season and throughout the year.

Warmest wishes from everyone at All Creatures Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic.

Dr. Dennis R. Wood, Becky and Family, and the Health Care Team of All Creatures Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic

Making a Difference Family values flourish in a welcoming atmosphere

donated design concepts for the center. e rm also designed All Creatures Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic, which won rst runner-up in Veterinary Economics’ 1996 Hospital Design Competition.

But the dream of a non-pro t marine mammal center was nearly washed away when construction bids were double the anticipated price. anks to a creative partnership, the facility opened in 1992 at half the cost of professional bids. e California Conservation Corps and a local comminity college provided labor, an instructorm abd construction supervisors.

Just a year out of veterinary school, Dr. Dennis Wood rescued a Crescent City, Calif. practice from foreclosure. But it would be the rst of many rescues throughout his career.

During his early years as a small animal and exotic practitioner, Dr. Wood made house calls to two harbor seals and three sea lions at Undersea World in Crescent City. Soon All Creatures Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic gained a reputation for its exotic and wildlife expertise.

“We take them all in from a sea gull with a broken wing to an injured mountain lion cub,” says the 1980 graduate of the University of California at Davis. “Many animals are injured as a result of human intervention. Part of our veterinary oat is to care for these animals.”

But caring for Crescent City marine mammals provided unique challenges. e federally protected mammals required treatment at facilities with special permits. Transporting the injured wildlife to another county;s favility caused further trauma. Dr. Wood dreamed of building a marine mammal treatment and rehabilitation center for the seaside community.

A er struggles to obtain a permit and non-pro t status, Dr. Wood founded the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center in 1985. With help from volunteers and community leaders, he got a $150,000 grant to build the 1,700 square-foot facility.

Gates Hafen Cochrane Architects

“Inner city kids got college credit to help build the facility,” he says. “Most came in with no skills and went out with electrical, concrete, and other construction skills. e instructor said this was one of their most valuable student projects.”

In addition to running his own practice, Dr. Wood volunteers veterinary services and supplies to care for 30 to 50 injured, sick, or orphaned marine mammals each year. Tangles with boats, shing nets, debris, and people o en cause the animals’ injuries. But the most common danger is well-intentioned people.

During the pup season, harbor seals give birth on the beach then leave to sh for up to six hours.

“People assume the baby has been abandoned,” Dr. Wood says. “When the mother looks form the ocean to make sure the baby is okay, she sees people surrounding her pup. en she abandons it.”

Hundreds of newspaper articles have educated the public and chronicled the center’s and Dr. Wood’s work. Besides balancing six children and a busy practice, he and his wife and hospital director, Becky, volunteer thousands of hours to wildlife rehabilitation, a veterinary Explorers group, county disaster relief, comminuty theater, and much more. “You can balance veterinary medicine, a familty, and community service,” he says. “We don’t have the hours to do this. We make them.”

It’s hard to tell now, but the All Creatures Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic of Crescent City, Calif., once was a at-roofed, cramped maze of a facility (inset). Solo practitioner Dr. Dennis Wood and his wife, Becky Wood, wanted their hospital to be a warm home away from home for their clients and patients. To fully utilize the site, Dr. Wood extended the building to the street and pitched the at roof. The change not only gives the hospital a welcoming look, it offers a dominant presence on a busy thoroughfare. Wooden columns are reminiscent of a colonial porch; old-fashioned iron light posts enhance the small-town image and keep the hospital brightly lit for late-night visitors.

By Colleen E. Ryckert Senior Associate Editor

As visitors enter the All Creatures Animal Hospital & Bird clinic in Crescent City, Calif., they’re greeted with the aroma of freshly brewed co ee and buttery popcorn. But this newly renovated hospital does much more than evoke feelings of down-home warmth and hospitality. e dramatic faceli of one of the oldest clinics in the area also gives new hope to a community striving to recover from a failing timber-and- shing-based economy.

Dr. Dennis Wood and his wife, Becky Wood, who works as the hospital director, say they plan to use their renovated facility to enhance the community’s perception of veterinary medicine. But best of all, Dr. Wood says, the hospital’s e cient design means they now are practicing the high-quality medicine their clients expect and their patients deserve.

e judges in Veterinary Economics’

1996 Hospital Design Competition were so impressed with the All Creatures Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic that they named it First Runner-Up in the Additions/ Alterations category. ey praised the facility’s “warm reception area” and “good variety of exam-room sizes.” Complimenting the homey hospital, one judge remarked, “ is family really has a handle on life and a great balance among profession, family, and community service.”

In the trenches

It was late 1981 when Dr. Wood, just a year out of the university of California at Davis, rescued a struggling practice from foreclosure. “ e previous owner was in the middle of renovating when the hospital went under,” Dr. Wood recalls. He and his wife soon found themselves pouring concrete, setting tiles, and putting up drywall. “We had two weeks to get it ready for clients. Becky and I called on family, friends everyone who could wield a hammer.”

pupping,” Dennis explained.

And he still finds time to ride his Harley

By Inez Castor

For the Triplicate

Twenty years ago, local veterinarians treated dogs, cats, and farm animals. Very little was known about the medical needs of birds and marine mammals.

at’s abut the time that Dennis Wood brought his young wife Becky, and his new doctor of veterinary medicine license to Del Norte County.

e couple bought a veterinary practice from a retiring doctor and began to raise a family.

“I was seeing mostly farm animals and a few pets,” Dennis remembers. “People who wanted

to know about birds went to pet stores.”

“My rst introduction to marine mammals was a harbor seal on a gurney racing through the halls of the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital at Davis,” he said. “Everybody wanted to touch it, and none of us knew anything about them.”

“ ere was almost nothing written on marine mammal health then.”

Shortly a er Dennis began his local practice, people started showing up in his o ce with harbor seal puppies they’d moves from the beach, because they thought the pups had been abandoned.

ey brought in sick seals, seals with bullet wounds, and owls

that chased insects into headlights.

Dennis began learning all he could about marine mammals and birds, and teaching what he learned to anyone who would volunteer to help.

e rest is history, culminating in the creation of the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center.

e center opened in 1994 on a site for which Crescent City charges an annual fee of $1.

Dennis is quick to share the credit for the success of the center with the volunteers who do nearly all the daily works and a loose network of individuals, local agencies and state institutions.

“From the beginning, Sutter Coast Hospital has done our lab work free. ey’ve donated outdated drugs, X-ray machines

and all sorts of equipment,” he said.

“Fisherman that have to catch a net full of herring to check for eggs donate the sh to us. e whole community has helped.

e prison sometimes donates things like 10,000 syringes, so we’ve become distributors for the wildlife network,” he said. “We send things to Wildlife Images in Grants Pass, and the Marine Mammal Center in Marin.”

More than half of the marine mammals seen have humanrelated problems.

Some have nets caught around their necks, bullet wounds, and dog bites. Some are perfectly healthy seal pups.

“ is time of year, we’re real busy because of the harbor seal

“People are still picking them up. We had one last week that was being watched, and we knew it was okay. en a woman called us; she had picked it up, snuggled it in a towel so it wouldn’t catch cold, and took it home.”

e frustration he felt at the needless su ering cause by this ill-advised action is plain in his voice and his face. It will cost approximately $500 to feed and care for the pup until it can be released, assuming it doesn’t die of shock and human contact.

“ e overall sentiment toward wildlife is good these days, because peer pressure does have an e ect,” he mused, returning to the positive.

Dr. Dennis Wood and his wife, Becky Wood, wanted a hospital that reflected their commitment to family, community, and the veterinary profession. With this successful design, they’ve also brought home a first runner-up prize.