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Ofﬁcer-Involved Shooting Leaves Surf Apartments Resident Dead

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

Late Monday afternoon, an ofﬁcer involved shooting occurred at the Surf Apartments, in Crescent City.

Details remain sketchy due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, according to Police Chief Richard Grifﬁn.

The decedent has been identiﬁed as John Spencer, 67 of Gasquet and Crescent City. Here’s what The Triplicate has learned: Del Norte Sheriff/Coroner Garrett Scott reports on February 17, 2025 at 1630 hours (4:30PM), the DNSD assisted the Crescent City Police Dept.(CCPD) at the

Apartments regarding a

Smith River Fire: A Look at Its New Digs

BY ROGER GITLIN

Alas, the former Ray’s Food Store in conveniently located Smith River on 101 at Fred Haight Dr. will soon open as the new Smith River Fire Department. Smith River Fire District (SRFD) Fire Chairperson, Elaine Fallgren and Captain Geoff Antill, Medical Resident EMT shared details of the acquisition of the 21,000 sq.ft.former Ray’s Food Market in the heart of downtown Smith River. Captain Antill said, “We learned early on our current building was woefully inadequate, unsafe, and would need to be torn down. The Board went out looking for a new site with limited success. Then, the call from Ray’s Food came in; it was just too good an offer to pass up.” Fallgren added, “We weren’t looking for a building as large of what was offered. The location was superb which saved

homeowners on discounts on their fire insurance policies.” Both agreed the building’s size will allow Smith River Fire flexibility in expanding services. Currently, Smith River Fire serves about 2,800 businesses and residents in Hiouchi and another 1500 in Smith River. When completed, the new station can accommodate eight apparatus(es), training rooms, public lobby, administrative offices and other supplies, captain’s office, kitchen, sleeping quartets, hazmat area, and exercise room. The cost to operate the Fire station is about $2 million, annually. SRF is a volunteer department which saves the tax payer about $170,000 per year. With emphasis on non-fire response, fully 70 percent of all calls are medical emergencies, 15 percent are motor vehicle accidents, the remainder are structure and brush fires. SRF

Cal Trans updates Last Chance Grade Tunnel Project

BY ROGER GITLIN

Country Media, Inc.

The Crescent City Women’s Club hosted the Project Manager of Dept. of Transportation (Cal Trans) on Last Chance Grade for an update on the proposed Tunnel Project along Highway 101.

Lianna Winkler-Prins addressed Club members at the Second Street Art Gallery, this past Tuesday.

The Tunnel Project bypass on 101 at Last Chance Grade has a

target date to begin construction by 2030.

Winkler-Prins shared the current Environmental phase comes to a close by year’s end. The ﬁnal Environmental Document will be published in December. Cal Trans District 1 is working on procuring a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMCG) and obtaining funding for the Design Phase which begin in January 2026. Then existing 101 highway alignment will be decommis-

sioned and restored to pre-highway condition, to the extent feasible. This involves removal of retaining walls and recontouring and replanting the landscape.

Winkler-Prins continued, “The target to award the Construction project is October, 2030. Ground-disturbing activities would likely begin Spring 2031.”

The length of the tunnel is approximately 6,000 feet (1.1 miles).

The current capital cost estimate (in 2031 dollars) is $2.1 to $2.5 billion.

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Courtesy photo Project Manager Lianna Winkler-Prins

Courtesy photo Crescent City Women’s Club

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Smith River Fire Department.

Photo credit,Gasquet Mike Surf Apartments

Opinion & Letters

The Del Norte Supervisors, and the Cinema Props

It has been clear for a while now; the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors tolerate only a room with a few cinema props stationed within the Board’s chambers. Not anything for the Board to acknowledge, or turn up supervisors’ respective hearing aids, pay the slightest bit of attention, or focus anything resembling interest in anything the local cinema props might wish to offer.

Too busy looking for afﬁrmation from the respective members and the unelected to have the slightest concern for the window dressing in the board Chamber, is it no wonder the Board of Supervisors fails to attract more than a meager handful of attendees at each of the twice-monthly meetings? It is the few who grace the chamber, in hopes the current members might remember it is the ﬁve thousand or so in each district who constitute the citizenry which they, Supervisors Short, Wilson, Howard, Starkey, and Chair Borges, have been elected to represent. Not each other, not the un-elected of County government, not even themselves.

The Board has failed miserably to either recognize or represent its constituents. Sadly, audience members are

simply props on the political stage of a not-so-Shakespearian play.

The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors show clear signs of treating the local residents with such disdain in the board chambers, is it no wonder few come more than once? The adoration expressed within the board members themselves and to the favored un-elected is almost palpable, simmering in the air as each member looks to other members for self-afﬁrmation after each ﬂowering of their inconsequential word salads.

I can see the next Consent Agenda item on the horizon: A brightly illuminated applause sign below the County seal.

The word obsequious comes to mind.

The little boy brings a shiny apple to his teacher and she pats him on the head like an obedient pet. That’s the Board of Supervisors. Pathetic!

At the most recent board meeting our illustrious mostly silent, Calvin Coolidgeesk Board Chair Borges was too busy after a rigorous two-hour sweat-inducing session to ﬁnd time for a public comment from one of the few attendees. Clearly a ﬁve-minute recess was absolutely paramount for the health of the Board mem-

bers rather than endure another “public comment.”

While the event passed largely unnoticed, Chair Borges invoked “Public Comments are closed” to a surprised member of the public as he moved to the podium. Borges imprudently uttered, “You, (meaning the public member), have to move faster” when the public member dared requesting a comment. Such a prince, Chair Borges, a pigeon-proof statue in the public square is assured. Yet, it is somewhat disturbing behavior out of our elected, who seemed oblivious to the tone deafness of Borges’ action, must scurry to the bathroom after all. Chair Borges has much to learn about his unacceptable behavior during Board meetings. He is not omnipotent. He is there to accept civilized discourse from the public in whatever manner the public choose to present, not interrupt or dispute positioning, listen, and pay attention. The public is there in the room not as showroom dummies, but to render thoughtful commentary meant to direct the board along lines which most beneﬁt the majority of their respective citizens.

If the Board of Supervisors continues to

choose to ignore reasonable and thoughtful public comment which show they are not allowing a voice to the public, this is censorship and unacceptable. This is a defect of local government which desperately needs correction. The public is not a prop to ﬁll seats in the Board Chambers! No matter how few, the public is worthy of attention and refuse to be treated as an unnecessary invisible appendage to “proper” government proceedings. After all, this package of Supervisors Wilson, Short, Howard, Starkey, And Borges, haven’t exactly covered themselves in glory for some time.

This Board and the un-elected need to get off their self-adulation and aggrandizement and focus on what is important for the entire community, not what the individual board members think is necessary or even the un-elected’s opinion. In case the Board didn’t get the memo, government waste and corruption are in the news. The Del Norte County government is no exception to being wasteful, corrupt, and a burden to the local population! So, GET OFF YOUR LAZY POSTERIORS AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! WE, THE PUBLIC ARE WATCHING!

Blindness is a Disability, Too!

Hello my name is Michael Bruno and I’m am a disabled person. I moved to Crescent City in 2016 to care for my elderly mother, leaving my job and profession in Southern California.

I hired an attorney who I told about my disabilities before I was even served any paperwork.

Del Norte Law Court services and the Superior Court Clerk’s ofﬁce are ill-equipped to handle services for people with disabilities.

One of my jobs in Southern California was to advocate for people with disabilities, and I would just like to share my story to improve services for those who are in need.

I had to ﬁght with the clerk’s ofﬁce to gain access

DAILY

• Crescent City Art. 1228 2nd St., Crescent City: Wednesday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Member art exhibits at the Del Norte County Library, the Smith River Library, Sutter Coast Hospital Infusion Center, and in the Main Hall at Sutter Coast Hospital. For more information, call 707-460-1414.

• Crescent Harbor Art Gallery. 140 Marine Way: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, Tuesday – Saturday and 11:30 am – 7:00 pm on the ﬁrst Friday of each month. For more information call 707464-9133 or visit crescentharborgallery.com.

• Are you looking to declutter your space and make some extra cash? The Veteran’s Hall is looking for vendors for their indoor garage sale on March 1st. Cost is $25.00 per table. Table proceeds beneﬁt Veterans & their families.

to attempt to have accessible documents for me however; it was four years too late.

I literally had to demand to talk to the manager of the clerk’s ofﬁce, who indicated that they had no one in that department to help people who are blind or visually impaired.

This is not acceptable. Thanks to technology, there’s no reason why attorneys judges courts can’t provide alternative documentation for people with disabilities.

Due to my blindness which occurred in 1974, there were no technologies at that time to help me get through high school, so my reading abilities are limited and considered illiterate and dyslexic. I asked the opposing

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WEDNESDAYS

• Men’s Group, 920 C Street, Crescent City: 6:30 pm. Led by Keith B. Rigby, LCSW. Call (541) 9414209 for more information or if you plan to attend.

FRIDAYS

• Crescent Harbor Art Gallery “Date Night”, 140 Marine Way: 5:00 pm –7:00 pm.

SATURDAYS

• Lyceum of Universal

attorneys office law firm to please send me alternative documents, and the office was uncooperative.

I’m considered a blind person with high functions, but reading is not something I can do to a normal format of print.

My attorney let me know after four years of waiting to show my evidence that I was unable to share any of my evidence. That is when I demanded the manager at the clerk’s ofﬁce to grant me access to my ﬁle.

However, four years have gone by and there were so much to read I was unable to keep up, and I had my daughter help to ﬁnd out what exactly was going on.

I understand Crescent City is a small town; ev-

Teachings of Earth’s Ancestors Saturday Morning Meditation. Crescent City and zoom: 900 am – 10:00 am. For more information and to participate Contact info@lutea.org or 530419-4827.

MONDAYS

• Women’s Wellness Talking Circle Online: 7:00 pm. For more information and to participate Contact info@ lutea.org or 530-419-4827

• Drawing Group, Crescent Harbor Art Gallery, 140 Marine Way: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Open to the public as well as members. To take part, you must bring your own materials (sketch pads or drawing pads) and equipment (pens or pencils).

MARCH 1

• VFW Post 1381 Auxiliary Indoor Garage Sale, VFW Hall, 810 H Street: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Join us

erybody knows everybody else. However, I came to here to care for my Mother. The need for legal services occurred in 2019 and cost me $13,000. I was not treated fairly by my attorney or the Court because of my disabilities. On the positive side, Rite Aid and Tri-County Bank have turned on their audio buttons on their cash ATM machines so a blind person can hear that a button is being pressed. It might be annoying for those with Vision but people who can’t see need to hear.

In Southern California, one of my students was called for jury duty, and the court had her come in two weeks before the hearing just to learn where to go in the court room where

people sat who would be there.

None of these things were provided to me in Del Norte County. I received no accommodation from the opposing attorney from the clerk’s ofﬁce, nor either of the three judges who served over me. It is not easy for a

disabled person to get employment, but I have volunteered every week since my mother’s death at three organizations here in Crescent City to help those in need. Thank you for your time.

for a fantastic Indoor Garage Sale event. Discover hidden treasures and amazing deals on household items, clothes, electronics, and more. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to score great ﬁnds at bargain prices. Bring your friends and family along for a fun day of shopping.

MARCH 2

• The Poulenc Trio in concert, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 102 Park Avenue, Brookings: 3:00 pm. Presented by the Partnership for the Performing Arts (ppadelnorte. org). A pioneering oboe, bassoon, and piano ensemble, The Poulenc Trio has garnered international recognition over its 20-year history. With performances across the United States and at prestigious music festivals worldwide, they have established themselves as one of the most active and sought-after chamber music groups.

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445 Elk Valley Road, Crescent City, CA

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Harbor Board Changes Meeting Dates

At last week’s Harbor meeting, commissioners changed the Harbor meeting dates.

Effective in March, Harbor meetings will be conducted the second and fourth WEDNESDAYS of each month.

The next Harbor meetings will be March 12th and 26th, respectively. The meeting times remain unchanged at 2PM at 101 Citizens Dock Rd.

2025 Night to Shine Follow Up

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION BY JULIE

WINKELMANN

The Del County Fairgrounds was ﬁlled with the sounds of joy and laughter on Friday, February 7th as the 3rd Annual Night to Shine Event came to life. Night to Shine is an outgrowth of the Tim Tebow Foundation and provides an opportunity for adults with disabilities to enjoy a prom-like event. This year’s event had 117 guests registered and they were all given the opportunity to

bring a “plus one” as their guest. Many of the guests arrived via limousines which were provided free to all. A special thank you goes to LNL Construction who donated one of the limousines for the night. As the guests entered the fairgrounds, they were able to walk a red carpet and have their picture taken and receive a gift bag. Each of the guests had the opportunity to have a professional photo taken by Daniel Burshem who donated his services. The result was a room ﬁlled

with guests and volunteers all sharing in a time of celebration.

The Norris Family Kitchen catered the event for the third year and their food was amazing as usual. A small army of volunteers made sure every guest was served and then collected all the plates so that the guests could enjoy a time of dancing and fun. The music for the evening was provide by Corey and Sarah who served as DJs for the event, and everyone appreciated the wide variety of music including

a selection of Contemporary Christian songs during dinner.

A highlight of the evening was each guest receiving a crown or tiara as a way of honoring them and reminding them that that were all kings and queens in God’s eyes. This year Night Shine expanded into six more countries and events were held in 62 countries around the world.

The organizing committee is thankful for all who made our event possible and looks forward to what is ahead in 2026.

Del Norte Schools January All-Star Students

Students will be recognized on the 3rd and 4th Wednesday of each month

row: Alejandra Ortega, Kayla Neibert, Rebekkah Bigovich-Ritter, Mila Long,Arnoldo Reyes, Maximilian Tyler, Fernanda Olmedo

Middle Row: Naveah Moua, Yliana Rodriguez, Isabella Pelayo, Vincent Long, Corey Maraviov, Opal Poole, Jenny Aguilar

Front Row: Noah Simpson, Selina Montanez, Lillianna Taylor, Zafiro Velasco, Simon Long, Easton Ottersbach, Anahi Farias

Ph otographed: Julieann Eldredge, Grace-Renee Werner, Abigail Randall, Beau Parker, Kimber Averill, Harper Sullivan, Logan Wolford, Destiny Flores, Requa-Henry Cedillo, Taliyah Tanner, Robert RJ Davis, Michael Harrold-Eison, Eli Weaver, Abbigail Hamm, Lumen Marx, Kylee Gibbons, Ryann Neeley, Raven Cassidy, Jordan Guldaman, Chloe Werner, Delaney Goddard, Zander Cole, Trinity Enos, Luca Lagorio, Hunter J enkins, Conor Stubbs, Leah Hamilton-Land, Patrick Cunningham, Solomon Lor, Alexis Uribe, Damian Parras, Trinity Brennan, Suzie Skaggs, Dean McCovey, Cody Blue, Travis P incombe, Mariana Atrian, Jack Smiley, Ryder Gibson, Leslie Garcia-Davila, Brandon Pincombe, M iguel Romero-Valladares, Paetynn Cole, Izrael Ybarra, Ava Elin, Samantha Reuss, Aaliyah Spears, David Land, Palenaki Silva, and Paloma Hacke. Not photographed: Brandon Moore, Rayden Martin, Liam Jauron, Pec-tus-on Downs, Catori WaltersThornton, Anthony Chong, Peyton Coy, and Alexander Spurlock

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Smith River School

Pictured: Carson Gonzalez, Ivory Ramos Darren Davis, Mirrah Martin

Not Pictured: Mia Garcia-Levy and Jacob Regalado

Pine Grove School

Crescent Elk School

- Triplicate contribution from Julie Winkleman

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Public Notices 999

PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT

The public is invited to provide comments on Area 1 Agency on Aging’s 25-26 Area Plan Update of proposed services and activities for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by the Older Americans Act. The hearing will be held at Healy Senior Center, 456 Briceland Road, Redway, CA on March 20, 2025, from 12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information contact Maren Rose, Planner, at mrose@ a1aa.org or by telephone at (707) 498-8461. Comments may be submitted in writing or by telephone until April 11, 2025. 2/26/2025, Triplicate, 408518

DEL NORTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2025-001 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER

2.33, SECTION 2.33.085 AND SECTION 2.33.086 OF THE DEL NORTE COUNTY CODE RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL LIMITS OF INFORMAL AND FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES

The following is a summary of an ordinance adopted at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Board of Supervisors by the following vote:

Ayes: Supervisor Short, Starkey, Howard, Borges, Wilson Noes: None Absent: None This ordinance is necessary in order to update the Del Norte County Code to reflect current “Contracting Procedures; Dollar Amount Limitations” for formal and informal bidding in accordance with the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission Policies and Procedures. 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: February 11, 2025

Kylie Goughnour, Deputy Clerk of the Board Of Supervisors, County of Del Norte 2/26/2025, Triplicate, 408563 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY

In the Matter of the Estate of Sheri Annette Murphy, Deceased. No. 24PB10533

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bonnie J. Cherry has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 1000 6th St., Apt. 200, Albany, CA 94706, within four months after the date of publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Penny Lee Austin.

Dated and published on February 26, 2025 /s/ Penny Lee Austin, Attorney for Personal Representative Penny L Austin Attorney at Law 925 West 8th Street Medford, Oregon 97501 2/26/2025, Pilot, 408707

Public Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers, 898 Elk Drive, during a regular Common Council meeting, Brookings City Council will consider for adoption, by title only, the following: Ordinance No. 25-O-816, amending the Brookings Municipal Code, Title 13 Public Services, adding Chapter 13.45 Regulation of Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Discharges to the Brookings Sanitary Sewer System as described in Exhibit A.

All persons wishing to address these matters may do so in person at the meeting, or by submitting written evidence to the City Manager, Brookings City Hall, 898 Elk Drive, Brookings, 97415, prior to the meeting. Copies of the ordinance and associated staff report are available for inspection at City Hall, on the City’s website at www.brookings.or.us, and at the Chetco Community Public library. Copies of the documents may also be purchased. All public meetings are held in accessible locations. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon request with advance notification. Please contact 541-4691102 if you have any questions regarding this notice.

2/26/2025, Pilot, 408747

Notice of Public Meeting. A quarterly meeting for the Upper Chetco Rural Fire Protection District will be held March 5th at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the fire hall on Gardner Ridge Road. The public is encouraged to attend. 2/26/2025, Pilot, 408177

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Blueberry Hill Farm 3290 Kings Valley Road Crescent City, CA 95531 and 1011 Elk Valley Road Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual

Registered Owner(s): Yolinde Z Hodde

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 2/10/2025

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/ Yolinde Z Hodde

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/10/2025

Alissia D. Northrup

County Clerk-Recorder

Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20250010

2/26, 3/5, 3/12, and 3/19/2025, Triplicate 408773

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Triptorium 1720 Del Mar Rd. Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual

Registered Owner(s): Mary Beth Sampson

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/3/2025

Signed:/s/ Mary Beth Sampson

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/3/2025

Alissia D. Northrup

County Clerk-Recorder

B McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240097

2/12, 2/19, 2/26, & 3/5/2025, Triplicate 407946

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Gordon Leigh Erwin

Case Number: PB257006

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Gordon Leigh Erwin

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

The petition for probate requests that: Thomas V. Haag be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 7, 2025 Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181 2/19, 2/26, & 3/5/2025, Triplicate, 408271

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: North Coast Laser Engraving 6570 Kings Valley Rd Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual Registered Owner(s): Anthony Dodge

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/ Anthony Dodge This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/21/2025 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20250005 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, & 3/12/2025, Triplicate 408409

Project: Morekwon Project Park&Ride Project NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Yurok Tribe is requesting a seal bid for the construction of a parking area with the following specifications:

1. Capacity: Design to accommodate twelve (12) vehicles; Accessibility: Inclusion of accessible parcels in full compliance with ADA standards; Safety Features: Installation of proper signage and striping to enhance safety; Addition Installation of prepurchased bus shelter to provided protection and comfort and installation of trash bins with bear locks.

2. Ensure to be following TERO TAX, bonding and insurance requirements.

3. Qualifying firms are asked to submit a narrative of their qualifications, examples of similar projects, team resumes and pricing. detailed project information and submission instruction, please review documents available at https://www.yuroktribe.or/ request-forproposal-and qualifications. Proposal can be submitted by email at YTransportation@ yuroktribe.nsn.us ,or by mail/in-person ATT: Brandi Natt 190 Klamath Blvd., Klamath, Ca 95548. DEADLINE: Response to this request must be received by Monday, March 3, 2025. 2/12, 2/19, & 2/26/2025, Triplicate, 408184

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Redwood Roots Landscaping 110 Earl St Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company (CA) Registered Owner(s): Redwood Roots Landscaping LLC

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/8/2025 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/ Miguel Alejandro Perez Leon This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/28/2025 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20250007 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, & 3/12/2025, Triplicate, 408209

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: The Dragonfly Program 848 3rd Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Mailing address: PO Box 1313 Crescent City, CA 95531 This filing is a refile of previous file # 12-101-F with changes, after 40 days of expiration date. Registered Owner(s):

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES,Plaintiff, v. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER of the Authorization of Delta Conveyance Program Revenue Bonds, the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Delta Conveyance Program Revenue Bonds, the Adoption of the Delta Conveyance Program Revenue Bond General Bond Resolution Providing for the Issuance of Delta Conveyance Program Revenue Bonds, and the Proceedings Related Thereto, Defendants. Case No. 25CV000704 SUMMONS (Civ. Proc. Code, §§ 861, 861.1) Action Filed: January 7, 2025 EXEMPT from filing fees per Govt. Code § 6103. Calendar Preference per CCP § 867 NOTICE! YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU RESPOND NOT LATER THAN MARCH 25, 2025, WHICH IS TEN (10) DAYS OR MORE AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. AVISO! USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO. EL TRIBUNAL PUEDE DECIDIR CONTRA USTED SIN AUDIENCIA A MENOS QUE USTED RESPONDA NO MAS TARDE QUE EL DIA 25 DE MARZO DE 2025, QUE ES DIEZ (10) DIAS O MAS DESPUES DE TERMINACION DE PUBLICACION DE ESTA CITACION JUDICIAL. LEA LA INFORMACION QUE SIGUE. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER OF THE AUTHORIZATION OF DELTA CONVEYANCE PROGRAM REVENUE BONDS, THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF DELTA CONVEYANCE PROGRAM REVENUE BONDS, THE ADOPTION OF THE DELTA CONVEYANCE PROGRAM REVENUE BOND GENERAL BOND RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DELTA PROGRAM REVENUE BONDS, AND THE PROCEEDINGS RELATED THERETO:

Plaintiff has filed a civil complaint against you. You may contest the validity of the above matter by appearing and filing with the Court a written responsive pleading to the complaint not later than March 25, 2025, which is ten (10) days or more after the completion of the publication of this summons. Your pleading must be in the form required by the California Rules of Court. Your original pleading

must be filed in this Court with proper filing fees and proof that a copy thereof was served on Plaintiff’s attorney. Unless you so respond, your default will be entered upon Plaintiff’s application, and the Plaintiff may apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Persons who contest the validity of the matter described below and in the complaint will not be subject to punitive action, such as wage garnishment or seizure of their real or personal property.

DETAILED SUMMARY OF THE MATTER THAT PLAINTIFF SEEKS TO VALIDATE:

The California Department of Water Resources (Department) operates facilities which conserve, store, transport and deliver water to urban and agricultural water agencies throughout the State. Since 1960, the Department has approved, planned and constructed a system of water storage and transportation and power generation facilities (the State Water Project). Currently, State Water Project water is conveyed across the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta through the natural channels of the Delta formed by the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, as those channels have been modified over the past 150 years. The Department has undertaken to develop a comprehensive plan for the effective delivery of State Water Project water across the Delta. The Department is currently undertaking planning and design activities regarding potential new Delta conveyance facilities. The facilities under review would transport water from new intake points on the Sacramento River at the northern edge of the Delta through an underground tunnel running below the natural waterways of the Delta to State Water Project export facilities at or below the southern edge of the Delta. These facilities would be a further modification of the Feather River Project authorized pursuant to the Central Valley Project Act, Water Code sections 11100 et seq. The Department has established a proposed revenue bond financing to finance the cost of the environmental review, planning, engineering and design, and if and when appropriate, the acquisition and construction of Delta conveyance facilities.

On January 6, 2025, the Department adopted a bond resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for those purposes. Under the bond resolution, bonds for construction cannot be issued unless specific conditions precedent are satisfied, which include regulatory and statutory requirements regarding the physical and environmental aspects of approving,

constructing, and operating Delta conveyance facilities.

On January 7, 2025, the Department filed a validation action to confirm the legal validity of the Department’s proposed bond financing. A validation action is a judicial proceeding in which a governmental agency, like the Department, can confirm the validity of a proposed financial transaction before it commits to or undertakes the transaction. The Department’s validation complaint, the bond resolution, and a copy of this Summons are available on the Department’s internet website at: https:// water.ca.gov/Programs/ State-Water-Project/ Delta-Conveyance/PublicInformation. YOU MAY SEEK THE ADVICE OF AN ATTORNEY IN ANY MATTER CONNECTED WITH THE COMPLAINT OR THIS SUMMONS. SUCH ATTORNEY SHOULD BE CONSULTED PROMPTLY SO THAT YOUR PLEADING MAY BE FILED OR ENTERED WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY THIS SUMMONS. SI USTED DESEA SOLICITAR EL CONSEJO DE UN ABOGADO EN ESTE ASUNTO, DEBERIA HACERLO INMEDIATAMENTE. TAL ABOGADO DEBERIA SER CONSULTADO PRONTO PARA QUE SU REPUESTA ESCRITA PUEDA SER REGISTRADA DENTRO DEL TIEMPO REQUERIDO POR ESTA CITACION

JUDICIAL.

The name and address of the Court is (el nombre y direccion del Tribunal es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Sacramento Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse, 720 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 25CV000704

The name, address, and telephone number of Plaintiff’s attorneys is (el nombre, la dirección y el número de telèfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Michael Weed, ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP, 400 Capitol Mall, Suite 3000, Sacramento, California 95814, Telephone: (916) 447-9200. /s/ P. Lopez, Superior Court

Clerk Dated (Fecha): 01/27/2025 Clerk, by (Delegado): P. Lopez, Deputy (Actuario)

2/12, 2/19, and 2/26/2025, Triplicate 407790

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: John Gimbel aka John H Gimbel aka John Howard Gimbel, Decedent

Case Number: PB257005

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: John Gimbel aka John H Gimbel aka John Howard Gimbel.

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

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

Date: March 28, 2025

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

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

with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Amy A Hunt of The Mitchell Law Firm, LLP 426 First Street Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 443-5643 2/19, 2/26, and 3/5/2025, Triplicate 408466

FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY In the Matter of the Estate of: JAMES HENRY FRERICHS, SR., Deceased. Case No. 24PB11157

INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GAIL ANDERSON has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of JAMES HENRY FRERICHS, SR. are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 29 Nottage Crescent, Braintree, Essex CM7 2TE, England, United Kingdom, or through her attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock. Dated and first published on February 5, 2025. Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520 Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative: Gail Anderson 29 Nottage Crescent Braintree Essex CM7 2TE England, United Kingdom Email: gail.attitudes578@ gmail.com Email: nmcclintock@ epuerto.com Lawyer for Personal Representative: Nathan McClintock PO Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: (541) 269-1123

Fax: (541) 269-1126 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, & 2/26/2025, Pilot, 407562

Lien Sale Sat March 1st @10am Best Self Storage 2100 Northcrest Dr Unit 411, Maria Ackerman, household items Unit 409, Ashley Michael, household items 2/19 & 2/26/2025, Triplicate 408465

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

Petition of: Derek Hoyle CASE NO. CV251009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Derek Hoyle filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Derek Hoyle to Proposed name: Derek Just 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: March 21, 2025 Time: 9:00 am Dept.: 2

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: February 6, 2025 /s/ Karen D Olson Judge of the Superior Court 2/19, 2/2, 3/5, & 3/12/2025, Triplicate, 408388

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Motel Trees and Blue Ox Cafe 15500 US Hwy 101 N Klamath, CA 95548 Mailing address: PO Box 96 Klamath, CA 95548

This Business is conducted by: a CA Corporation Registered Owner(s): Trees of Mystery The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/24/1980 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/ Tim Guenther This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/24/2025 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20250006 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, and 2/26/2025, Triplicate, 407750

Dorothy May Bertolini

Dorothy May Bertolini, beloved by many, passed away on February 7, 2025 at the age of 94. She was born in Crescent City, CA at Seaside Hospital to Lorimer and Kathleen Lehman.

Dorothy May is survived by 4 sons, Rick (Karen) Bertolini, Lorimer (April) Bertolini, Tim (Paula) Bertolini, and Brian Bertolini. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Jon Bertolini, Kris Bertolini, Karla Whitlock, Brandon Bertolini, Ross Bertolini, Justin Bertolini, and Christian Banta. She also has numerous great-grandchildren as well as great-great-grandchildren.

Dorothy May graduated from Del Norte High School in 1948 and married her husband Primo

Bertolini the following year. She worked as a school secretary at Crescent Elk Elementary School and then became the secretary at the Ft. Dick Bible Academy. She faithfully attended Ft. Dick Bible Church and then upon moving to Gasquet attended Gasquet Bible Church.

In addition to being a loving wife to her husband Primo of 72 years, Dorothy May served her family well. She kept busy raising her 4 boys and managing a busy household. She loved crafting, camping, gardening, and was a wonderful hostess for many family gatherings and events. She Was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be remembered for her

Edward James Barone Jr.

Edward James Bar-

one Jr. was called home Wednesday, February 5th to be with the Lord after a battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife Victoria of 39 years.

He leaves behind his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Chester, his older brother Jeff, his brother Don, and his sister-in-law Susan, along with numerous nieces and nephews

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kindness, her quick laugh, and her sweet spirit.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gasquet Bible Church, 1340 Gasquet Flat Road, Gasquet CA. There will be refreshments and fellowship to follow.

and other family members.

His presence will be felt by all of us as we move forward without him. He will be missed.

6/9/1930 – 1/16/2025

Carmen Rose Hollinsead peacefully entered the embrace of her Lord and Savior on January 16, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on June 9, 1930, in Los Angeles, California, she graduated from Fremont High School before dedicating her life to family and service. In 1968, she and her beloved husband, Kenneth Hollinsead, moved to Crescent City with their three daughters, where they built a life centered on love, faith, and community. Both Carmen and Kenneth devoted their careers to Del Norte County Social Services, retiring together in 1980, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and commitment.

A gifted artist, Carmen found immense joy in painting and was a treasured member of the Harbor Art Gallery, where her talent was frequently recognized. Her award-winning artwork adorned local exhibitions and the courthouse, and she delighted in nurturing creativity in young minds through DNACA’s Artist in the Classroom program. Music was another of

Carmen’s great passions.

A dedicated piano teacher, she shared the gift of music with countless students and played for many church congregations. As a skilled violinist, she performed for years with the Curry Del Norte Orchestra and brought theater productions to life in the orchestra pit of the Lighthouse Repertory Theatre. Her love for the arts extended beyond performance - she found joy in attending concerts, dance recitals, and theatrical productions, always eager to support and celebrate the creative spirit in others.

A lifelong learner and adventurer, Carmen chronicled her travels in beautifully detailed journals. She had a deep appreciation for Japanese culture and Haiku, writing and illustrating three Haiku books that received numerous accolades and were cherished by those who encountered them.

Carmen embraced life with an open heart, whether cruising through the Caribbean, savoring new cuisines, or simply delighting in the beauty of everyday moments. Yet,

above all, her greatest joy was her unwavering faith in Christ, a light she shared with all who knew her. She often spoke of angels guiding her through life’s challenges, always ﬁnding peace in the knowledge that Jesus was leading her home. Her warmth, humor, and loving spirit will be deeply missed but forever cherished.

A celebration of Carmen’s life will be held at First Baptist Church on February 26 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to a local art program of your choice or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Dairy District Seeks Ambassadors to Serve as Dairy Princesses

Each year, an exceptional group of young women are selected to represent California’s dairy farm families and their respective districts on behalf of the leading agricultural commodity in the State. During the one year term, these Dairy Princess ambassadors represent the dairy industry in several local and state activities. Applications are now open for eligible candidates to compete in the District 1 Dairy Princess contest.

The District 1 Dairy Princess and her alternate will represent Del Norte and Humboldt counties.

The application deadline is March 28. The contest will be held Friday, May 9 at the River Lodge in Fortuna.

Contestants must be at least a junior in high school and can be up to 20 years of age by the contest date and be unmarried.

Other requirements include:

• Resided on a dairy farm during her lifetime or be the daughter or grand daughter of a past or present Dairy cattle farm owner

• Be the daughter or ward of a person presently employed full-time as an owner or employee of a Dairy cattle processing plant or Dairy distributor in California.

• Be the daughter or ward of a person employed full-time on an operating Dairy farm in California.

• Be currently employed, or the daugh-

ter or ward of any person employed in a dairy-related industry such as dairy ﬁnancing, sales or service, veterinarian, milk tank, grain or hay truck, milk inspector, grain supplier, hay dealer, alfalfa and/or grain producer, or raise Dairy replacement heifers

• Currently is or has been of 4-H or FFA where she participates in Dairy cattle-related projects.

Dairy Princess ambassadors will showcase their speaking skills, knowledge of dairy and plans to represent the industry during their one-year term. Ambassadors serve as industry advocates in their home districts and throughout the State, supporting the reputation of milk and dairy products through appearances in schools, fairs, industry meetings, service clubs and parades. All dairy ambassadors and alternates will participate in a mandatory orientation week where they will receive professional development training.

Applications are available on line at www.californiadairypressroom.com/ ca-dairy-princesses of dairyprincess@ cmab.net.

California is the nation’s leading milk producer, and makes more butter, ice cream and nonfat dry milk than any other State.

California milk and dairy products can be identiﬁed by the Real California Milk seal.

College of the Redwoods Appoints

New Dean of Del Norte Center

College of the Redwoods announces the appointment of Dr. Kristin Lima as its new Dean of the Del Norte Center and Pelican Bay Program.

Dr. Lima’s professional experience includes a wealth of teaching administrative experience in elementary and secondary education. For the past decade, Dr. Lima served as a community College Dean in both California and Oregon. Her background includes extensive experience in instruction, accreditation, curriculum development, workforce partnerships and community collaboration. Dr. Lima’s leadership in ﬁscal planning, union negotiations and strategic enrollment has helped her to effectively

support faculty, students and community stakeholders as a new dean.

Dr. Lima comes to CR from Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon.

“I’m thrilled to join the CR family and be a part of the Del Norte community. I look forward to working closely with the Del Norte Uniﬁed School District and the Chamber of Commerce.” Dr. Lima holds a Master of International Business Management and an Ed.D in Organizational Leadership as well as K12 Teaching and Administrative credentials. Dr Lima encourages the community to reach out. Kristin-Lima@redwoods.ed or CRDN at (707) 465-2300

Carmen Rose Hollinsead

Courtesy Photo Dr. Kristi Lima

“With our unusually large building, the Smith River Fire Dept. can double as

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North Del Norte County, should the Dr. Fine Bridge ever become disabled. The exact date of the Ribbon Cutting in June has yet to be announced.

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During the response a law enforcement ofﬁcer discharged his weapon. An adult male was conﬁrmed deceased at the scene by a DNSO deputy Coroner. Further details cannot be released due to the sensitivity and thoroughness of the investigation. A team from the Sacramento area California Highway Patrol (CHP) was requested by both the CCPD and DNSO.

The Sheriff’s Ofﬁce states it will do all that it can to release further details of the incident once the Ofﬁce is certain the information will not jeopardize a complete investigation by the CHP team.

Lt. Commander James Richards of the local CHP Ofﬁce in Crescent City stated was scheduled to arrive at about 2300 hours (11:00PM), Monday night and the CHP Ofﬁce will release additional information when appropriate.

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(L-R) Fire Captain Geoff Antill, Fire Board Chairperson, Elaine Fallgren

Regional Tribal Justice Center Opens

The Tollowa Dee-ni Nation has opened a new Tribal court and much needed ofﬁce space.

The completion of the new wing to the Nation’s headquarters at Mouth of the Smith River Road is a milestone in Tribal history. For years, the Nation’s Tribal Court operated in a building on non-trust land in Smith River that was too small and lacked adequate lobby and meeting space.

The new two-story Justice Center is approximately 8,000 square feet, located on Tribal Trust land and provides a safer and more secure venue for Tribal Court for the Tollowa Dee-ni Nation, Elk Valley Rancheria and Hoopa Valley tribe.

The facility was built using grant funds from the

U.S. Dept. of Justice and Tribal discretionary dollars. The building is fully ADA accessible a large lobby, Law library, judge’s chamber and a large courtroom. It provides space for justice-related victim services and drug and alcohol counseling. The building was designed with safety in mind, ensuring the security of court staff absences citizens.

The addition nearly doubles the size of the main Tribal campus and serves as the permanent venue for Tribal Council meetings and business. It includes much needed ofﬁce spaces, meeting and training rooms and a sub-station open 24 hours hours, seven days a week for local Tribal and non-Tribal law enforcement agencies.

Photo credit Tolowa Dee-ni Nation