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Waltz announces he is running for sheriff By Diana Bosetti The Triplicate

Del Norte County Sheriff Randy Waltz, who was appointed by county supervisors to serve out a term left vacant by Sheriff Erik Apperson, plans to pursue his “first foray into public office” by running for sheriff in June. “I let staff know this past week that I plan to run, right before Christmas,” Waltz said. The position of sheriff is put before Del Norte voters every

four years, and Waltz’s current term expires at the end of 2022. Apperson hired Waltz as undersheriff in June 2020, and according to Waltz his goal was to stay for three to five years, then retire. But then Apperson released a statement in October of his intent to move to an area that could meet his family’s medical needs, as well as to pursue a possible career change. “That changed things immensely,” Waltz said. “You know what they say, ‘If you want to

make God laugh, make plans.’” Waltz added that his decision to run for sheriff was made three weeks ago, after considering what he believes are the needs of the agency and after talking with his wife, Shelly. If elected to serve a four-year term, Waltz said he has two goals: To recruit and retain more officers, and increase training and pride amongst those already within the department. “We aren’t able to offer the highest-level salary, that’s always

been a challenge for us,” said Waltz. “Our recruitment efforts will change a bit - we will be recruiting more home-grown people.” Waltz said this will include reaching out to local 18-year-old residents to work in the jail system - positions of which could morph into a transfer to the patrol division and training within the academy at the age of 21. “Beyond that, I want to bring the highest level of training to

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Officer involved shooting lead story of 2021 By Diana Bosetti and David Rupkalvis The Triplicate

There was a lot of news in 2021 as Del Norte County struggled with COVID, made good progress on renovating Beachfront Park and celebrated as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree came from the region. But the top story happened when a 38-year-old man was shot and killed by Del Norte County Sheriff’s deputies after he lunged at a deputy with a knife. The shooting took place in late August after deputies responded to the area of Parkway Drive and Sherwood Lane to a report of a disabled vehicle blocking the road. When deputies arrived, they found 38-year-old Robert Anderson with a large knife. In bodycam video of the incident released by the sheriff’s office, Anderson tells deputies he has a knife and pulls it out. After deputies instructed Anderson to drop the knife, he laid it down next to him, but he refused to step away while talking to deputies. For several minutes, Anderson is seen talking to deputies while refusing to step away from the knife. After talking for several minutes, Anderson turns to someone off screen, asking if they are filming the incident. He then reaches down, grabs the knife and runs toward the nearest deputy. Anderson slashes at the deputy as he passes, and gunshots then ring out. After putting Anderson in handcuffs, deputies attempted to tend to his wounds until an ambulance arrived. He died from the gunshot wounds. More problems, delays at Last Chance Grade Long closures at Last Chance Grade finally came to an end in August, as did the environmental scoping phase that seeks a more permanent solution to the eroding stretch of highway nine miles south of Crescent City. There are currently two possibilities to dealing with the problem: A $1.3 billion, two-mile tunnel that would take travelers inland and would lead to the decommissioning of that stretch of U.S. 101 or rerouting the highway inland 130 feet along and adding retaining walls and water diversion tactics. Caltrans District 1 representative Jaime Matteoli updated local government officials about the project in late November, and stated that by reducing the options to fix Last Chance Grade from seven to two in the environmental review and impact statement phase, the anticipated completion date has been bumped up a year to 2038. If the tunnel is built, it would be about 10,000 feet long and

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In this still frame from a bodycam video, Robert Anderson is seen running toward a sheriff’s deputy with a knife. Below, the stretch of Highway 101 known as Last Chance Grade ran into more problems in 2021 as a slide closed the road and caused months of delays. would be the higher cost alternative, but would also have the least risk and best longevity rate - at least 70 years. “We found that this tunnel alternative is the best way to avoid all the landslides,” stated Matteoli to the Crescent City Council on Nov. 29. The EIR will also study a “No Project Alternative” - which would entail no long-term alternatives and would be a continuation of ongoing maintenance and repairs - though that option is not favored. About $85 million has been spent to repair the highway since 1997. The environmental phase of the project is expected to take at least three more years. Draft documents, permitting and agency coordinations once a preferred alternative is selected and public hearings will continue into 2025. After that, Caltrans hopes to pull final construction permits, purchase the land to complete the project and begin construction by the year 2030. Construction is anticipated to take about eight years to complete. Fire district tax decided by a single vote We’ve all the heard the old saying that every vote counts, but rarely does an election prove it right. Over the summer, the Crescent City Fire Protection District held an election asking voters to raise taxes to fund the district. After two counts, the assessment passed by the narrowest of margins, with 50.01% in favor and Please see Top 10, Page A2

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49.99% opposed. The additional funds being collected after the election are slotted to hire more paid positions in the district while having 24-hour coverage with volunteer firefighters. If the assessment had failed, the district would have had to reduce the amount of space it covers. Sheriff steps down Surrounded by family, Del Norte County Sheriff Erik Apperson announced his resignation at a Del Norte Board of Supervisors meeting, effective Oct. 1. According to Apperson at that meeting, he and his family decided to move out of Del Norte because they discovered their medical needs could not be met in the county. He also said he would be pursuing a career change outside of law enforcement. Though not necessarily related, the Sacramento Bee published a scathing article two weeks later that claimed several cases of employee misconduct within the sheriff’s department, including a correctional officer allegedly spraying a mentally-ill female inmate with pepper spray, as well as an allegation that one of its employee’s had a sexual relationship with a minor participating in the department’s teen program. Apperson’s career in law enforcement began in 1995 as a volunteer for the Explorers Program at the sheriff’s office. In 1998, he began getting paid for it as a correctional officer at the juvenile hall, and later the Del Norte County Jail. In 2000, he was hired to the Crescent City Police Department and began his duties in 2001 after graduating from the police academy. In 2014, Apperson was elected as sheriff and was sworn-in the following year. He became the youngest sheriff in the state at the time at 36 years old. In 2018, he was re-elected but did not complete that four-year term. Sheriff Randy Waltz is serving out the duration

Housing remains a crisis Del Norte County continued to face severe housing shortages in 2021, though proposed local zoning modifications that would allow property owners to build accessory dwelling units, a modest investor-related housing project and the purchase of a local motel that will be converted to permanent housing may bring some relief. Two years ago, the California Commission on Access to Justice identified Del Norte County as one among six counties in the state with the “least habitable housing.” Also, just one-third of Crescent City families reside in their own homes. In September, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed “The Duplex Bill,” or SB 9, to address the housing crisis in California by allowing lot splits to occur that would make way for up to two dwelling units on each piece of property. Almost immediately, the Crescent City planning commission held its own workshops to explore the possibility of accessory dwelling units, also known as granny flats, and approved the concept in late October. A couple of weeks later, a semi-retired contractor also received swift-approval from the planning commission to build up to 10 residential units on a 27,599-square-foot lot on 4th Street. A nod of which that could spur more investors to pursue housing development in the future. For individuals experiencing homelessness, a Project Homekey Grant that allowed Del Norte Health and Human Services to purchase The Legacy at 665 L Street in 2020 has started converting the property into permanent housing through the construction of kitchens in each of the 30 units, plus laundry capabilities. That project is slated to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2022. Suspect arrested in murder case

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Above: Surrounded by his family, Sheriff Erik Apperson announced he is stepping down as sheriff. Apperson began working in local law enforcement in 1998 and resigned Oct. 1. Below: Sugar Bear, an 84-foot white fir, was selected as the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree. After being cut down, the tree began its nationwide journey with a stop in Crescent City. In April, a 22-year-old man was found unresponsive in the 200 block of Harding Avenue. After arriving at the hospital, it was determined the man had been shot, and he died from his injuries. Near the end of the month, the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office arrested Neil Hiller, 33, for the murder of Joseph Deford. Deputies used surveillance video and an anonymous source to link Hiller to the crime. COVID continues to disrupt lives In June, Del Norte County reported more cases of the virus per capita than any other county in the state, and ranked 53rd out of 58 counties in vaccination rates. Four months later, the Crescent City Council penned a letter and nearly 350 students skipped school for a day in opposition to mandated vaccination policies imposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Del Norte vaccination rates increased by the end of 2022 to 52.3% (as of Dec. 8), but that’s still below the 55% end of year goal set by the Del Norte County Public Health Department the 71% average vaccination rate of the state. COVID-19 has claimed the lives of 41 Del Norters as of Dec. 27.

U.S. Capitol Christmas tree Sugar Bear, the 84-foot white fir selected as this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, drew scores of people to Crescent City on Oct. 29. Up to 900 students stood in front of Sugar Bear which was carefully nestled and decorated inside a 102-foot-long cab prior to its 10-day ride to Washington D.C. - to take pictures and wander amongst the many festivities scattered across park-grounds off Front Street. Mary Peacock Elementary fifth-grader Michael Mavris may have been the true-star of the season, however. Mavris was chosen for the high-profile position of lighting the tree after his essay ‘Six Rivers, Many Peoples, One Tree’ won first place in a contest that drew 53 submissions. Brassfield facing burglary and firearm charges Twenty-year-old Gage Rowen Brassfield is scheduled to be arraigned Jan. 6 after allegedly trying to enter into a home that was occupied by a woman and at least one child on Dec. 4. According to Crescent City Police Chief Richard Griffin, the incident happened on the 500 block of Pacific Avenue. A loaded short-barreled AR-style pistol was found in a bush shortly after his arrest.

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According to Griffin, Brassfield had a longstanding dispute with another man who was not home at the time of the incident. The day after Brassfield’s arrest, Griffin stated that attempted second degree murder charges would be pursued. However, current charges range from second degree burglary to carrying and exhibiting a loaded and unregulated firearm.

Man found guilty of murdering parents In March, a 41-year-old Crescent City man was convicted of murdering his parents and was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. Casey Rhyn Potter was convicted of killing 77-year-old Brian Gilbert Potter and 71-year-old Sherry Lynn Potter in February 2020. Casey Potter was arrested two days later and was found with a loaded firearm.

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OBITUARIES Michael Thomas German October 23rd, 1959-November 20th, 2021

SUDOKU ANSWERS ON CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS Travis Matthew Collins Sr., 37, of Eureka, was convicted of battery on a spouse/cohabitant and contempt of court by violating a protective order and was sentenced to one year in jail and a fine of $290. In a second case, he was convicted of violating probation and was sentenced to one year in jail and a fine of $150. Tyler Duran Crabb, 41, of Crescent City, was convicted of violating a domestic violence protective order and was sentenced to three years of probation, 9 days in jail and a fine of $920. Charles Patrick Gaffke, 48, of Brookings, Oregon, was convicted of driving on a suspended license and was sentenced to on year of probation and a fine of $1,454. Staci Jean Hoy, 33, of Crescent City, was convicted of possession

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our employees,” Waltz said, adding that the department’s POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) inspection in August “came out very well.” So far, Waltz is the first candidate to announce a run for the sheriff position. “I don’t know if anyone else is running,” he said. “I’ve heard that a couple of people might be considering it.” If more than one person runs for sheriff, voters must approve one candidate by 50% or more of the vote, otherwise a run-off election is held in November. Currently, the sheriff’s department includes about

of a dangerous drug/ controlled substance and was sentenced to 90 days in jail and a fine of $290. In a second case, she was convicted criminal failure to appear in court and was sentenced to 90 days in jail and a fine of $290. In a third case, she was convicted of vandalism and trespass on closed land and was sentenced to 90 days in jail and a fine of $290. In a fourth case, she was convicted of resists, delays or obstructs and trespass on closed land and was sentenced to 90 days in jail and a fine of $290. In a fifth case, she was convicted of violating probation three times and was fined $150. Christopher Michael Roberts, 35, of Crescent City, was convicted of DUI and was sentenced to three years of probation, two days in jail and a fine of $1,864. 60 employees, and includes the jail, dispatch center, court services, patrol and administrative staff. Prior to moving to Del Norte County, Waltz worked as an adjunct instructor at the State Center Community College District in Fresno, as senior district attorney investigator in Fresno, and as a sheriff’s sergeant in the Tulare County’s Sheriff’s Office.

Michael Thomas German was born October 23rd, 1959, to Wesley and Ruth German, while stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany. Mike passed away peacefully on November 20th, 2021 surrounded by numerous family members. Mike grew up in Klamath, California and went to Margaret Keating School, then Del Norte High School where he graduated from in 1977. Soon after, he joined the Coast Guard which he retired from

after 20 years of service in 1997. While in the Coast Guard he was stationed in various places but by far his favorite assignment was when he was stationed in Kodiak and Anchorage, Alaska. Mike enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved the great outdoors and loved telling jokes to his kids and grandkids and they enjoyed sharing jokes with him as well. After Mike retired from the Coast Guard, he worked for a while at the Elk Valley Casino and then at Pelican Bay State Prison. Mike loved helping others especially working on cars and helping an elderly friend or neighbor. After 20 years, he was reunited with his high school sweetheart and love of his life Rosa Ulmer. Eventually they married and together they blend-

ed their two families to become one big family made up of six kids and 10 grandkids. He dearly loved them all. He is survived by his loving wife Rosa German. His children, son, Christopher German (wife Krystal and kids Ethan, Jacob, Michael and Charlotte); daughter, Nicole Ray (husband Wayne and son Caleb); daughter, Jennifer German (partner Jason and kids Jaden and Joey); daughter Amanda German (wife Lindsay and kids Angelyque and Holdyn); and stepson Joshua Jimenez (son Tyson). His sister Diane Clifton (husband Mike and son Joshua Depew Sr and grandson Josh Jr); niece Jessie Brown (husband Jason and daughters Rose Marie and Ava); sister-in-law Clara Griffith (partner Dave); brother-in-law Juan Jose Ulmer (wife Maryann and kids Rebecca, Michael,

Jordan and Gabriela); sister-in-law Ofelia Ulmer and Patricia Ulmer (and her kids William, Charles and Teresita Ulmer-Gensaw); niece Angelica Ulmer and nephew Rudy Ulmer (daughter Lilli); and brother-in-law John Lien and John Depew. Exwife Ann German (and her son Steven). He is preceded in death by his parents Wesley and Ruth German, brother Richard German, sister Patricia Lien, niece Ginger Lien, in-laws Rudy and Teresa Ulmer and stepson Jason Jimenez. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 2 PM at Foursquare Church in Crescent City, California on Pacific and Butte. Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel. Please sign the family’s online guest book at wiersmortuary.com

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What to Expect from Wireless Technology in 2022 By Laurent “LT” Therivel, President and CEO of UScellular

2021 was a year of tremendous challenges, but there were also incredible strides made in the world of wireless technology that have changed the way we live, work and play – all for the better. I have been in the wireless industry for more than 15 years, and as technology evolves, there’s always plenty to be excited about. Today, over 300 million people have access to a 5G wireless network, so it’s hard to believe this innovation became available only three years ago. 5G has been described as a transformative technology, but most transformations happen steadily – they become “trends” that happen over time. To that end, here are three trends I predict for 2022 that can have a lasting impact on families and businesses across the country. 1. Real Change for Rural America A recent study by BroadbandNow indicates that more than 40 million people in the United States lack reliable access to high-speed Internet, many of them in rural areas. A primary driver for lack of coverage in these areas is simple economics – at times it can be twice as expensive to build the needed broadband infrastructure in rural areas, and there are far less people to help pay for the service – making it cost prohibitive for providers and expensive for customers. But there are encouraging signs that this will be changing. The recent infrastructure bill allocated more than $65 billion for broadband and provides an unprecedented opportunity for the expansion of highspeed connectivity to underserved areas, as well as increased affordability for consumers. And government leaders I’ve spoken to are eager to put this money to work for

their constituents. Additionally, revolutionary new wireless technology – 5G fixed wireless – can provide connectivity to homes and businesses at very high speeds, delivering reliable broadband access in rural areas quickly and cost-effectively. At UScellular, we’ve achieved worldrecord speeds in trials of our fixed wireless solution, and we look forward to rolling the service out to more customers in 2022. Our investments in fixed wireless serve a dual benefit of also enabling enhanced 5G mobile broadband for consumers, allowing them to connect both at home and on the go. I predict 2022 will be the year that we begin the path towards significant progress in connecting rural America and bridging everyone to the digital economy. 2. Internet of Things Goes Mainstream You may have heard this one before. The Internet of Things – or IoT – has been touted for years, and while there have been significant strides towards the ultimate promise of a connected world, the hype has so far outweighed the results. However, business leaders I’ve met with have shared concrete examples that demonstrate IoT technology is starting to deliver on its potential, mainly due to the ubiquity of 5G networks that provide the consistent, fast connection that IoT devices require. Hospitals are reducing costs and improving patient care by tracking the location of thousands of assets, such as beds, medical equipment, and specialized instruments, as well as monitoring temperature sensitive medications. Precision agriculture allows farmers to automate their irrigation systems and monitor soil quality, minimizing money and resources spent by only putting water and fertilizer

when and where they are needed. For consumers, the expectation that everything can be trackable and connected is becoming a reality with security cameras, smart watches and low-cost item tracking like AirTags. According to CTIA, there are more than 190 million IoT devices in the U.S., representing over 40% of all estimated wireless devices. I predict that 2022 will be the year that IoT truly starts to emerge from the hype and deliver on the promise of a world where anything can be connected. 3. Connecting for Togetherness Perhaps the most impactful change that I see for 2022 is reversing the trend of technology that divides us online, and instead helps us connect in real life. And the indications are there. Connectivity has always been used to bring people together – phone calls, text messaging, video calls, and even social networks initially brought us together, helping us connect with old friends and share important life moments. But much of the online social discourse these days is divisive, poisonous, and at times even life-threatening. When people can hide behind digital disguises and speak to anonymous and faceless recipients, every online conversation can quickly escalate into an “us vs. them” division. While there is still plenty of work to do to make the online world safe and enjoyable for everyone, I predict that 2022 is the year the pendulum starts to swing away from technology that divides us, and towards connections that bring us together. So, this holiday season let’s use connections for togetherness. First, call your mom. Then, put the phone away and spend time with your family.

DEAR ABBY By Abigail Van Buren DINNER-AND-DRINKS INVITE MAKES TEETOTALER UNEASY DEAR ABBY: My husband, "Dan," and I do not consume alcohol, mostly because of our family history. Several years ago while Dan was at a work event, a consultant, "Ken," took him and some co-workers out for dinner. Ken ordered a bottle of wine for the table. Not wanting to cause a scene, my husband drank the glass poured for him. Now Ken has invited Dan and me to join him and his wife for an evening out, and he wants to "meet early for drinks." Dan is sure Ken will buy another bottle to share. I think Dan should give Ken a headsup beforehand. Dan thinks it would be rude to refuse a drink and doesn't want to have to go into an explanation as to why we don't. We don't care if the people we are with drink alcohol. Is there a polite way to decline without offending? Should it be ahead of time or at the restaurant? -- RESPECTFULLY DECLINE DEAR RESPECTFULLY: It is perfectly acceptable to refuse alcohol. For various reasons, many people forgo "the grape" (and the harder stuff) these days. If a server asks your husband what beverage he would like, your husband should state his preference -- be it sparkling water, a soft drink, a juice drink, etc. There is no shame in it, and it isn't rude. That the host is providing alcohol is not a mandate to indulge, particularly if the guest has a problem with it. If Ken pushes, Dan should simply tell him the two of you generally prefer not to drink alcohol. DEAR ABBY: I am 30 weeks pregnant with my second child. I have always been slender, so like many expecting women, I am somewhat self-conscious of my changing

(and ever-growing) figure. I was at the park today with my 2-year-old son when an older woman smiled and asked me when I was due. When I told her, she replied, "Oh, my God. Are you sure there aren't twins in there?" I thought her comment was appalling. Since when is it OK to comment on someone else's body? I was left feeling embarrassed, angry, and on top of that, enormous! I know I shouldn't care what other people say or think, but pregnancy is also a hormonal time, and I can't seem to get past her nasty comment. What ever happened to "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all"? A simple "Congratulations," or "How exciting!" would have been a far more appropriate and well-received response. I'm sending this in the hope that ignorant people who say things like this will read it and realize how hurtful their comments can be to expectant mothers. Also, how should I respond if someone else makes a similar comment? -- TEN MORE WEEKS TO GO DEAR TEN MORE WEEKS: Two responses come immediately to mind. The first would be to tell the person who made the thoughtless comment, "Wow, that was tactless!" Or say, "Nope. It's just one healthy baby in there." Of course, a third option is to say nothing and walk away. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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After the pandemic, back to the void? By Kimball Shinkoskey

How should American society go in 2022? Full steam ahead, American-style, text-and-spend, gorge and waddle, it’s all about me-and-my-friends, business as usual? That’s what I am hearing from the A-listers these days. Back to normal, baby! News flash. Normal hasn’t been so rewarding in the past decade or two. I would agree we need the comfort part of normal, definitely yes. But the same-old degradation of the soul part of normal, definitely not. Working people are unhappy. Political people are perturbed. Teachers are leaving the classrooms and running for the hills. Business people are stressed. And financial kings are counting more and more money. This is the normal our leaders want us to get back to? Our problem is the extreme individualism of society, and the extreme irresponsibility of individuals who are not thinking in any way about their neighbors when they do what they do. Liberty with irresponsibility has become the new blind faith of the masses. Changing individual behavior will be the solution not only to the pandemic, but to a much better future. Who wants to purchase a ten-minute trip into space, if the earth you come back to isn’t worth a pillar of salt or a tinker’s dam? America needs . . . America is ready for . . . tectonic change. The last great reformation in Western lifestyle happened 500 years ago. The large event that happened in the early 1500s is often called the Reformation. But religion was just a small part of the change that happened. At the same time there was an immense scientific revolution that shook the world out of Dark Ages voodoo alchemy into modern science. Also, there was an immense political revolution that buried monarchy six feet under and replaced it with democracy. Turns out little people lacking confidence are still capable of big things when they work at it. My question to you is, are we good today to just stick with what rural farmers and struggling city merchants accomplished 500 years ago? Has religion been doing a great job bringing peace on earth? Have science and technology been bringing everyone along its own special pathway to equality? Has politics been bringing everyone together into one great big happy family? Five hundred years is a long time. Time enough for lots of things to go very wrong. As a matter of fact, the axial progress that kicked off 500 years ago ground to a halt in the twentieth century, and has been losing great chunks of ground ever since World War II. Here’s why. The Reformation/Scientific Revolution/ Democracy movement has become totally stale, backslidden, self-defeating, bureaucratic, politicized, and commercialized. Everything that took humongous effort to produce then has been reduced today to a shiny little faux trinket and sold for the price of monthly rent money to make dishonest people rich. Then, the Reformation happened because the whole society in Europe shuddered with revulsion at their current way of life. Then, every last individual human being who was dissatisfied participated in bringing something different. But not

everyone was dissatisfied. Lots of folks wanted the king and the papists and the soothsayers and all of their followers to keep getting richer and keep controlling their lives. But lots of folks didn’t. Today, lots of people want the American kings and their nobility in Washington D.C., and their pocket scientists and chaplains, to keep it all happening. But many don’t. Religion, in the past, was the umbrella that everyone gathered under in a storm, not because religion had all the answers, but because religion was humble and admitted it needed more answers. So, what did religious folk do? They turned to all of the possible resources of the cosmos, studying them and frankly petitioning them as if they could help in some way. In the olden days, the priests of religion were the ones who studied science and history, the two resources of greatest help to humankind. Because the learning of priests was so self-evidently important to society, priests occupied the number two position in virtually all governments next to the magistrate. Today, the priests of religion are very much the opposite. They are opponents of science, totally ignorant of history, and often into partisan politics, rather than public service. Something, somebody, somewhere, needs to change. The Reformation and its parallel movements made for a pretty big revolution, but we can learn from other axial reformations even deeper in the past. The great prophet-founders of western religion intensely disliked the worship lifestyle of their day. They saw that religion had become ritualized, sedentary, ignorant, and oppressive, so they integrated science and egalitarian politics into their movements. They saw that religion’s traditional calling had always been personal wellness, so they started with an emphasis on health science: physical, emotional, mental, and social. Prophets saw that people were suffering from a lack of community, of belonging to a group, of social life, so they built that for their people. Once people could physically stand up on their own two feet and start walking, there was a program waiting to guide them in their travels. The approach of the great prophets of holistic change was to improve all of humanity, not to engross a few special bank accounts. For example, Jesus spent a large amount of time healing and helping anyone and everyone on the local level, like they were all deserving of more. Jesus also spent a large amount of time teaching in order to expand people’s minds. He was not into conducting sacraments every week to help folks warm up their car seats. Jesus spent his time challenging stale and hegemonic institutions of society and starting embryonic new ones, not playing video games and cruising hate websites. So, if we are to learn anything from history, we must learn that public health, education, and community action are the secret sauce of the onrushing 21st century revolution. If that doesn’t happen, we won’t happen. The goal is to get back to the science that education brings, the social responsibility that ethical living brings, and the democracy that political participation brings. You in, little people? Kimball Shinkoskey is a public health worker and historian.

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Administrative Office Assistant - Full Time ($14.08$20.30) Performs a range of basic office support activities for the Tribal administration office: answering phones, directing calls, greeting and directing visitors, performing routine clerical, and data entry. Social Services Aide - Full Time (14.08-$20.30) Assists and supports the Family Services programs and projects by performing a wide variety of administrative tasks related to social services. Download application or apply: www.tolowa-nsn.gov/- jobs Email applications and questions to: HR@tolowa.com Fax applications to: 1-888- 468-0134

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Public Notices OFFICIAL NOTICE OREGON ALBACORE COMMISSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Oregon Albacore Commission is accepting proposals for Marketing/Promotion/Education Services. The contractor will provide an office facility and equipment, develop and implement marketing plans to promote the sale, use, and consumption of Oregon Albacore Tuna, plan and execute trade show presentations, maintain an active social media presence, create and maintain working relationships with chefs, food professionals and others, as well as write quarterly press releases. The contractor will maintain communications and good working relationships with the Commission’s volunteer board. The full Request For Proposal is available January 3, 2022 at www.oregonalbacore. org and posted with OregonBuys eProcurement System https://- oregonbuys. gov/bso/ . All proposals are due February 4, 2022 by 5:00 pm PST. Request additional information by email: nancy@ oregonsalmon.org Include OAC RFP in email subject line. ------------------------------------------OFFICIAL NOTICE OREGON ALBACORE COMMISSION and OREGON SALMON COMMISSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter B appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show S cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should AN 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 SU to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If noAt written objection is timely filed,me the court may grant the petition Co without a hearing. on the NOTICE OF HEARING Date: February 4, 2022 Time:vo 10:00 am Dept.: 1 ou dis The address of the court is same as noted above. A A copy of this Order to Showav Cause shall be publishedof at least once each week for four successive weeks priorH to the date set for hearing onCit the petition in the followingho newspaper of general circulation, printed in thisDa county: Del Norte Triplicate Pu 20 Date: December 14, 2021 Ky /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court Bo Published: December 31st,of 2021 and January 7th, 14th and No 21st 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T333080 T3 ------------------------------------------- ---Auction Best Self Storage 2100 Northcrest Dr., Crescent City. Jan 15, 22 1pm 104 Jennifer Helf 122 Clarissa Green 96 Aaron West household items. T333286

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The Winchuck Rural Fire Protection District will hold its next Board of Director’s meeting on Wed. January 12, 2022 at 6:00 P.M., at the Winchuck Fire Hall, 363 Winchuck River Road. Agenda: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Reading of the Minutes 3. Chief’s Report 4. Treasurer’s Report 5. Old Business 6. Adjourn Meeting Respectfully Submitted Jan Loren, Secretary P333267 ------------------------------------------Del Norte LAFCo Public Hearing Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday January 24, 2022 at 4 p.m. Del Norte LAFCo will hold public hearings on the following items: · Municipal Service Reviews and Sphere of Influence Updates for Klamath Area Community Services Districts · Application from Hunter Valley Community Services District to activate park and recreation powers within District boundaries. Due to the ongoing COVID19 issues, the Governor of the State of California has issued Executive Order N-29- 20 and Order N-25-20 establishing social distancing measures and suspending provisions of the Brown Act. For this reason, the meeting will be held via ZOOM videoconference; public access and participation will be available telephonically and electronically; instructions to participate remotely will be provided in the meeting agenda that will posted on the Del Norte LAFCo website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting (https://- www.delnortelafco. org/- agendas-meetings-2022 ). PLEASE SUBMIT ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS AHEAD OF TIME IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. Please send comments to eo@delnortelafco.org. and limit your comment to 3000 characters. Your comment will be read aloud during the public comment period. Please submit only one comment per agenda item and only one general public comment. Comments may also be mailed to Del Norte LAFCo, 1125 16th Street Suite, 202 Arcata, CA 95521. Written comments must be received by 2 p.m. Monday January 24, 2022. Please visit delnortelafco.org to review the meeting agenda prior to the meeting. For more information email eo@ delnortelafco.org or call (707) 825-9301. T333293 ------------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that

a public meeting will be conducted by the South West Area Commission on Transportation comprising of Coos, Douglas, and Curry Counties on January 14, 2022 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm via teleconference. The following positions are currently vacant: Douglas County Stakeholders Alternate Representative and Coos County Stakeholders Alternate Representative and Curry County Stakeholders Primary Representative. Interested parties should contact Sarah Thompson at 541-957-3687 for an application and/or teleconference information before the meeting date. Agenda items to be considered include: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act update, Safe Routes to School program update, and Connect Oregon application review. All interested persons may appear and be heard. A request for accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting Sarah Thompson. Dated this 22nd day of December, 2021. SOUTH WEST AREA COMMISSION ON TRANSPORTATION P333030 ------------------------------------------DEL NORTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE DEL NORTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ADDING SECTION 16.04.42 TO DEL NORTE COUNTY CODE RELATED TO THE CORRECTION AND MODIFICATION OF A RECORDED SUBDIVISION MAP

At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, the Board of Supervisors will vote on an ordinance adding a process to amend previously recorded subdivisions, as required by the Subdivision Map Act. A full copy of the ordinance is available for review in the Board of Supervisors office at 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA during normal business hours. Dated: December 21, 2021 Publish: December 31, 2021 Kylie Goughnour, Clerk of the Board Of Supervisors, County of Del Norte T333012 ------------------------------------------DEL NORTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 16 RELATED TO PROVIDING AN EXPEDITED STREAMLINED PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AND CHAPTER 17 RELATED TO EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS TO TITLE 14 OF THE DEL NORTE COUNTY CODE At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, the Board of Supervisors will vote on an ordinance adding streamlined, administrative permit procedures to the County Code for rooftop solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations. These procedures are required by state law, and will allow applicants a streamlined process to obtain building permits for these uses without special review by the Planning Commission. A full copy of the ordinance is available for review in the Board of Supervisors office at 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA during normal business hours. Dated: December 21, 2021 Publish: December 31, 2021 Kylie Goughnour, Clerk of the Board Of Supervisors, County of Del Norte T333009 ------------------------------------------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. 017 Patrick Carson 1085 U.S. Hwy 101 N. #209 Crescent City, CA 95531 Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 126 Michelle Blakely 2234 Harmony Lane Crescent City, CA 95531 Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 395 Kristin Scott 1783 Gainard Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 752 Robert Thiessen 149 E Street, A10 Crescent City, CA 95531 Lien sale will be held: Date: January 8, 2022 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Benner Mini Storage 1600 Breen Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Publish 12/24/21, 12/31/21, 1/7/22 ------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: F/V Christina Maria

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This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/15/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher File No. 20210161 Published: December 24, 31, 2021, January 7 and 14, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T332667 ------------------------------------------Notice of Lien Sale Wilson OW Storage Lien Sale will be held: Date: January 8, 2022 Time: Walk by at 11:30 am, Sale at 12:00 noon at Wilson OW Storage, 98121 W Benham Ln, Brookings, OR 97415 Unit #44, Charles Simpson, PO Box 6841, Brookings, OR 97415 Published: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/21 and 1/7/22 P331986 ------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT “2 Friends Earring Co.” The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 2 Friends Earring Co. 920 C Street Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Keith Rigby This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/6/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski File No. 20210159

Published: December 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T332037 ------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT “Del Norte Security” The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Del Norte Security 1431 Gainard Street Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: co-partners The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: November 29, 2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Austin Galea, Devin Demuth This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/29/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski File No. 20210156 Published: December 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T332004 ------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT “Seaside Vacation Rentals” The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Seaside Vacation Rentals 1193 2nd Street 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: 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: Shelly Gomez, Chief Executive Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/6/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher File No. 20210135 Published: December 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate 331761

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“Dv-laa-ha~” This simple greeting in the Tolowa weeya language, translated as ‘Hello,’ is one that has the power to open doorways of communication. But like many Indigenous languages, Tolowa weeya, spoken by the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, is having to fight to survive despite its close ties to the culture and heart of its people. While there are over 1,800 tribal citizens throughout the country, only a small percentage speak the Tolowa weeya language. Forest James of Ashland, Oregon, grew up on the Tolowa Indian Reservation. His father’s family had lived on reservation lands along the OregonCalifornia border for many generations. He explained that at one point, there were fewer than 500 Tolowa weeya speakers. In his late teens, James began to put more effort into learning his native language which opened his eyes to a side of his heritage he had never explored. “It wasn’t just

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Forest James, citizen of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, is studying the Bible on jw.org from his home in Ashland, Oregon. Courtesy of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Public Information. 10,000 in Alaska, as well as for Blackfoot, Cherokee, Choctaw, Hopi and Navajo. “Translating Indigenous languages is a labor of love for all those involved and for our organization,” said Robert Hendriks, the U.S. spokesman of Jehovah’s Witnesses. “The work is challenging and time-consuming. But our goal isn’t to make a profit, it’s to provide the Bible’s comforting message clearly and accurately to as many people as possible.” James has utilized the website for just that purpose. For more than 12 years he has been traveling throughout North America, working with Indigenous governments to help

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