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Nick White steps down as Warriors head coach

BY RAY HAMILL

For the Triplicate

Del Norte Warriors head football coach Nick White announced Thursday that he is stepping down after four years in charge of the program.

During his tenure as head coach, White led the Warriors to unprecedented success, including a first-ever North Coast Section Championship and a state bowl game in 2019, his first season in charge.

White says he is stepping away from the team for personal reasons.

“I just want to spend more time with family,” he said. “The time and commitment is a lot. It’s pretty much a 365-day job if you’re doing it right.”

White will be remembered as one of the most successful coaches in Del Norte football history after posting an overall record of 34-8, including a 12-0 record in official league games and three consecutive unbeaten Big 4 championships.

After taking over from Lewis

Supervisors hear concern about housing

BY ROGER GITLIN

For The Triplicate

Supervisors listened to an update and report of the octo-annual Draft Del Norte County 20222030 Housing Element. Upon invitation from Community Development, the State requires 40% or more low income projects planned through the end of this decade. Lester reported 386 new housing developments must be planned and The Del Norte Housing Element identified 154 units would be dedicated to zero and low income recipients. No criteria were presented in what scaffold determines low income.

5TH District Supervisor Dean Wilson was clearly unhappy with the state’s role in mapping out Del Norte County’s future housing and shared his concern the consequences of not adhering to adopting the Housing Element could result in dire consequences for Del Norte.

Public Speakers expressed their concern that Sacramento is determining the future face of Del Norte. Public Speaker Branden Bieber addressed the board stating,” …this is government imposing more government. This is Sacramento telling Del Norte County what to do and how to live. That’s unacceptable.”

Brian Lester responded, “… the Housing Element is the report what counties will do over the next eight years. Failure to adhere to the adopted element would invite state scrutiny on why the subordinate governance is not following up with its adopted plan, what incentives are being researched to adhere to the plan and what additional outreach can be extended as fully promised obligations. The dire consequences stated by Supervisor Wilson could be a state lawsuit or additional governmental scrutiny which would be costly and punitive to the defiant lower level government.

The Housing Element will come back before the Board for consideration of adoption, February 28.

Nova, the Fort Bragg native and former Cal Poly Humboldt defensive MVP, immediately earned the respect of his fellow coaches.

“I have so much respect for coach White and what he brought to Del Norte football and the Big 4 conference,” St. Bernard’s head coach Matt Tomlin said after hearing the news. “His teams showed the most improvement in the weight room every year, and I really thought him and his brother (assistant coach Chris White) were so good at maximizing what his players do.”

White’s teams won league championships in 2019, 2021 and 2022. There was no official league championship in the four-game COVID-shortened spring season of 2021.

His association with the program goes well beyond his tenure as head coach after serving as an assistant with the team for almost a decade before taking over as head coach.

clubs meet in Show’n Shine

BY ROGER GITLIN

Spay, neuter clinic faces serious questions

BY ROGER GITLIN For The Triplicate

Allegations of invalid or no licensing and other questionable veterinary practices have been leveled against a low-cost spay and a neuter provider in Del Norte County.

The Neuter Scooter, a mobile service operating under the website PUB VET, and its chief veterinarian Dr. Tess Peavy has conducted a low-cost dog and cat spay and neuter services for many years under the umbrella of the Del Norte Humane Society.

When contacted by The Triplicate, Dr. Peavy was leery of this Triplicate article and declined to comment on the record.

Several Pub Vet clients have posted concerns on social media and a few have contacted The Triplicate to investigate allegations of invalid or no licensure, improper surgical procedures requiring remedial intervention by a licensed veterinarian and substantial and additional cost to the pet owner. Other pet owners allege improper anesthetics and controlled substance use caused additional suffering to spayed/ neutered animals.

Humane Society President Danielle Larsen-Wheeler last month was awarded a $385,200 California For All Animals spay and neuter grant. The first of three installments of $128,000 was delivered to the Humane Society January 9, according to HSDN grant writer Eileen Bennett. The Humane Society of Del Norte has hosted spay and neuter clinics in December and January 6-7 with a Hoopa clinic scheduled for February 3-4.

The need for low-cost spay and neuter service in Del Norte and Curry counties is profound. According to HSDN figures, for the years 2018-2022, almost 4,000 spay and neuter procedures were performed by area vets over the four-year period. One of those providers, Dr.

Photo by Ray Hamill/For The Triplicate

After leading the Del Norte Warriors football program for the last four years, winning three league titles, Nick White announced he is stepping down.

Photos by Roger Gitlin

Senators Introduce Legislation to Include Oregon in Smith River National Recreation Area

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today introduced legislation to expand the Smith River National Recreation Area by 58,000 acres, a move that would protect the diverse ecosystems of the rivers, streams, and adjacent lands of the North Fork Smith River watershed and help boost the local fishing and recreation industries that many Oregon families rely on. The legislation is also cosponsored by U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Alex Padilla (D-CA).

In 1990, Congress enacted legislation to establish the Smith River National Recreation Area (NRA) to protect the watershed, but the boundary of the NRA stopped at the Oregon border, leaving the North Fork of the Smith River and its tributaries unprotected.

“When we come together to protect our state’s natural wonders, we can create jobs, protect resources, grow our economy, and make sure future generations of Oregonians can enjoy our incredible public lands,” Merkley said. “I’m grateful to have had the partnership of local leaders, conservationists, and businesses as well as my colleagues in creating this legislation expanding the Smith River National Recreation Area—a commonsense win-win for adventurers across the Northwest, those interested in preserving the beautiful places in Oregon, and Southern Oregon’s economy.”

“This legislation has deservedly earned solid bipartisan support in our state, and I’m all in to team up with Senator Merkley on getting this key bill across the finish line for Southern Oregon,” Wyden said. “Expanding this crucial recreation area would add up to a huge win that protects our state’s natural treasures, generates recreation jobs and invests in our local economies for future generations.”

The Smith River is home to a rich variety of plants and wildlife—including Coho and Chinook salmon, Coastal Cutthroat trout, the diverse Siskiyou Mountains forests, unique plants found nowhere else on earth, and spectacular redwoods that tower over the lower river banks. The Smith River NRA’s scenic beauty,

world-class fisheries, and exceptional water quality attract adventurers who partake in water sports, fishing, hunting, camping, and sightseeing. The NRA expansion would permanently withdraw the land from new mining claims, helping to protect this sensitive area from proposed nickel strip mines, and protect 74 miles of scenic rivers, including Baldface Creek, Chrome Creek, and nearby streams. In addition, the legislation would task the Forest Service with the preparation of an updated recreation plan identifying specific plans for the entire National Recreation Area, and produce a special study of streams, fens, wetlands, and potentially unstable and vulnerable aquatic habitat areas. The bill complements the Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act and Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act, which was introduced by the Senators last Congress to protect the North Fork Smith River watershed and other Southwestern Oregon rivers and streams.

“I am happy to offer strong support for Senator Merkley’s work to expand our beautiful Smith River Watershed as part of our fabulous Wild Rivers Coast,” said Court Boice, Curry County Commissioner. “The Kalmiopsis Wilderness and Rogue River – Siskiyou National Forest are recognized as the most diverse, wild, unique, rugged and beautiful Landscapes in North America. This legislation will certainly help and is important for maintaining our pristine rivers and recovering the vibrancy of our salmon and steelhead runs.”

“I thank Senator Merkley and support his efforts and legislation to expand the Smith River National Recreation Area in Oregon’s North Fork of the Smith River watershed,” said David Brock Smith, Oregon State Senator District 01 (R-Port Orford). “The Smith River is an important watershed in Southern Oregon and Northern California, providing critical salmonid habitat, drinking water and recreational opportunities, and I will continue to be a strong state partner in supporting the Smith River, its tributaries and the watersheds of Southwest Oregon.”

Clinic

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Peavy, is scheduled to perform as many as 331 cat and 279 dog spay or neuter procedures in Del Norte and Curry counties.

The dilemma is Dr. Peavy has no license to practice veterinary medicine in both Oregon or California. Dr. Peavy’s license expired in January of 2013 after the Oregon Vet Board decided the following:

* Charging for services not performed, failure to neuter a dog while charging the client,

* Poor sanity conditions, failure to perform surgery using sterile equipment,

* Failure to perform all required elements of physical examination,

* Observed hair clippings during procedures,

* Failure to maintain proper individual records, failure to document all drugs used.

The Oregon Vet Board assessed a $5 000 fine and mandated Dr. Peavy take a 40-hour remedial course on sanitary practices and proper maintaining of records.

Dr. Peavy failed to complete the coursework

White

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He said most of all he will remember the people associated with the program, “the relationships and everybody that put in the work to build the program to where it got. That’s a special part of it.”

He also expressed gratitude to his fellow coaches and all the players he got to coach.

“I want to thank the coaches who put so much time in and spent time away

Consent

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required within 60 days of issuance.

The State of California subsequently declined to renew Dr. Peavy’s license when it lapsed July 31, 2021.

When Triplicate staff reported this information to HSDN President Larsen, she disputed its authenticity claiming Dr. Peavy, who she has known for 21 years, was indeed licensed, albeit in Ohio and Indiana, and deflected the lack of licensure in Oregon and California. Larsen stated all spaying and neutering were conducted on Tribal lands sovereign territory.

When asked if Yurok, Elk Valley Rancheria and Tolowa Di Nee were aware the spay/neuter procedures were performed by invalid licensees, Larsen deflected and stated she was not aware of Peavy’s deficiency.

The Yurok Tribe released the following statement:

“Individuals and groups may rent our the Yurok Tribe’s community room. The Humane Society rents the space for its Spay and Neuter clinic. The organization (Humane Society) is responsible for all aspects of the Clinic.”

All the above have been brought to the attention of

from family to make it work, and the players who gave everything, and the parents who bought in,” he said.

“You can’t have a program without the support of the parents.

“And the community that does an amazing job here. We had a lot of support and a lot of backing. Everybody worked hand in hand.”

He did not, however, rule out a return to coaching at some stage in the future.

“I imagine I will,” he said. “We’ll see what happens in the next chapter of my life.”

The vote passed 4-1 with Wilson dissenting. The board passed all other consent items, unanimously. During consent, the Board adopted item #6 authorizing Community Development to submit multiple applications

Sheriff Garrett Scott whose department assumed responsibility of Animal Control on January 1. The sheriff stated he does not oversee Humane Society operations or its decisions. Scott promised to fully investigate all current state law on vet licensing, controlled substance use and transportation of animals for spay and neuter service,

White is considered one of the top coaches in the entire NCS after leading the Warriors to a 7-3 playoff record in three straight appearances, including two NCS championship games. This past fall, after being denied a home playoff game by the NCS seedings committee despite dominating all year and winning a league title, White and his players traveled to play at Tennyson High School in Hayward and came away with a statement 50-14 victory. The Fort Bragg High

for up to five years from the California Dept of Resources, Recycling and Recovery for grant programs to support the County’s illegal disposal site abatement. Two rounds of funding for $1,000 000. With the awarding of

presently conducted in Coos Bay. Area vets contacted promised to look into the needed spay and neuter services desperately needed, especially with the addition of the substantial grant award. This is a continuing story with anticipated following up.

graduate was named the Jacks Defensive MVP in his senior season at Cal Poly Humboldt (then Humboldt State) after leading the conference in tackles.

Prior to that, he was a part of the Corsairs’ back-to-back championship teams in the early 2000s, the last time the school won a conference title in football.

White is the younger brother of CR head coach Jason White.

“He definitely will be missed,” Tomlin said.

additional CalRecycle funding, Code Enforcement will have the resources to remove abandoned RVs and travel trailers. The announcement for first round CalRecyle awards has not been released.

Photos by Roger Gitlin

The Humane Society of Del Norte is facing questions after it was learned a spay and neuter clinic it supports is being run by a vet who is not licensed in Oregon or California.

OBITUARIES

Gloria Mae Long

January 23, 1940 - January 16, 2023

Gloria passed away on January 16, 2023, after a long illness. She was 82 years old. Gloria was born in Portland, Oregon to Eleanor Edith Long, who died when Gloria was a young child. She was adopted and raised by her uncle John Henry Long and his wife Barbara Bolen Long. They preceded her in death. Gloria grew up and graduated from high school in North Bend, Oregon. At age 18 she moved to Sacramento where she worked for the State of California as a data

analyst for over 30 years. After retiring, she moved to Crescent City in the late 1990’s. She is survived by several cousins, and second cousins David, Nicholas, and Brendan Long, for whom she held special affection. The family wishes to thank friends Ray and Susie Melvin for their help during the last months of Gloria’s life. The family also thanks the staff at Addie Meedom House for their devoted and professional care. At Gloria’s request, there will be no services.

DEATH NOTICES

Evette Delissa Carpenter passed away on Friday, January 27th, 2023 in Crescent City, California. A lifelong resident of Del Norte County, she was born in Crescent City on May 6, 1967.

Celebration of Life services will be announced at a later date.

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

CR accepting submissions for ‘Personas’ literary journal

Personas, College of the Redwoods’ literary journal with a multilingual focus, is currently accepting submissions for its inaugural issue of original poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, essay, and art that, in a way determined by the author, consider the experience of multilingualism. Writers need not be multilingual to contribute, and writings may be multilingual, bilingual, or monolingual.

Submissions are accepted from all community members, as well as staff, faculty, and students of the College of the Redwoods. The submission period is currently open and will be through midnight on March 16. Fiction, creative non-fiction, and essay submissions

Chamber award recipients recognized

The Crescent City/Del Norte Chamber of Commerce recognized the 2022 Chamber Awards Recipients at their annual Awards Dinner Saturday night at Elk Valley Casino. Following are the awards recipients. Please join us in congratulating all of these fine individuals, businesses and nonprofits.

- Star Award – Spectacular Team Ambassador Award

- Carrie Borges-McCovey

- Ambassador of the Year

– Misty Starkey

are limited to one submission per author and a length of no more than 2,000 words. Poetry submissions are limited to three poems per author.

Poems should be under two pages in length and submitted in the format in which the author wishes them published. Email all submissions to jonathan-maiullo@redwoods. edu with the subject line

“Personas Submission” and the title of your submission. Please include a brief (no more than 100 words) biographical statement. The submission should be attached to your email message with the title and no personal information. You may also submit by mail or drop off printed copies at 525 D St. Eureka, CA 95501.

- Community Volunteer of the Year –Kelly Schellong

- Non-Profit of the Year

– Humboldt Area Foundation/Wild Rivers Community Foundation

- Resiliency Business of the Year

– Marlo’s Restaurant

- Del Norte Pride

– Elk Valley Casino

- New Business of the Year

– Tsunami Lanes FEC

- Business of the Year

– Bicoastal Media

- Business Leader of the Year

– Eric Wier, City Manager

- Lifetime Achievement

– Richard and Chere Wier

The entire room gave Richard and Chere Weer a standing ovation with many cheers as they were announced the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement award by Kevin Hartwick and their grandchildren, Sienna and Marcos Wier.

California’s New Flavored Tobacco Law Will Save Kids’ Lives

By Dr. Bonnie halpern-Felsher

As a parent, researcher, and professor of adolescent medicine at Stanford University, I know first-hand how important it is to keep vapes out of the hands of teens. A key part of my research focuses on understanding why kids and young adults make certain decisions around their health and how they perceive risk—including things we know to be harmful, such as tobacco use.

In my research, I often hear young people say they never would have started using tobacco if flavored products had not been so easily available. In fact, we know that kids start using and keep using tobacco because of flavors. In California, 96% of all kids who vape use flavored vapes.

I am proud Californians took an important step in ending the youth tobacco epidemic by voting “Yes” on Proposition 31, California’s flavored tobacco law, which stops tobacco retailers from selling most flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and flavored vapes.

Californians also importantly voted “yes” to including mint and menthol products in this policy. This is key in preventing adolescent tobacco use because we know that when one flavor is not around, teens will switch to other flavors. In fact, one study found that the share of adolescents using menthol cigarettes rose by over 7% in response to a previous ban on flavored cigarettes that did not include menthol.

California’s flavored tobacco law addresses the root cause of the youth vaping epidemic, and the lifetime of addiction and vaping-related diseases teens are facing today.

The health risks of vapes are substantial and are the cause of many, sometimes lethal, physical health harms.

To name just a few, vape use is associated with:

• Increased risk of chronic diseases, such as asthma, COPD, emphysema, and bronchitis;

• Harmful changes in adolescents’ brain cell activity in the parts of the brain responsible for attention, learning, and memory;

• Worsening mental health symptoms, including anxiety, irritability, and impulsivity.

The tobacco industry’s deceptive marketing tactics— colorful packaging, slick tech, and sweet flavors—trick kids into thinking vaping is safe, instead of the reality that Big Tobacco is sentencing them to a lifetime of addiction. Flavors mask the harshness of tobacco and hide high nicotine levels, making them more addictive than traditional cigarettes. In short, the tobacco industry created highly addictive, kid-friendly products designed to exploit young people and hook California’s next generation.

Importantly, the new law does not criminalize an individual for purchasing, using, or possessing a flavored tobacco product, but instead places responsibility on tobacco retailers and their employees to comply. In this way, the law affirms what I have found to be true in my research time and time again: When it comes to nicotine addiction, youth need support, not punishment.

Adolescents who no longer have access to their preferred tobacco products need to know they do have access to compassionate quit support. If you know a young person who is addicted to nicotine, it is important to be their partner and guide them towards the many resources available to help them quit.

In California, we have Kick It California, which is a free program that provides people with the tools they need to quit tobacco. We also have resources through our Tobacco Prevention Toolkit.

With support and compassion from parents, teachers, and medical professionals, we can help our young, loved ones live a healthy, tobacco free life.

Dr. Halpern-Felsher is the Marron and Mary Elizabeth Kendrick Professor in Pediatrics II at Stanford University.

The jail is not the Ramada Inn

My publisher sent me an unopened letter stamped DEL NORTE JAIL MAIL and he asked me to follow up with its contents. Mail from the Jail.

The letter, handwritten in pencil with an apology about legibility was from an inmate at the jail leveling some pretty heady charges: leaky roof, flooding, lots of mold and mildew. The inmate, who shall remain anonymous for obvious reasons claimed the jail was not suited for human occupancy. The inmate was highly critical of staff who he/she claimed were indifferent, incompetent and ignoring of wanton fentanyl abuse including at least three recent overdose incidents, again according to the inmate.

Last year, the roof was replaced and there were some small leaks the roofer and County Building Services patched up. The flooding has been addressed and corrected. It’s important to remind folks this is a jail not a Ramada Inn. The Jail is not designed for comfort. It’s designed for confinement. Regrettably, too few of those who commit crimes see the inside of a jail.

It’s also important to understand the difference between a jail and a prison. The

View from the left

Del Norte County Jail is for short term occupancy, usually less than a year for those convicted. The jail is also for those awaiting trial. The convicted are sentenced to prison or long term confinement.

The State has passed laws which may exclude bail mandates. This legislation allows for booking and release back into the community. Very dangerous and irresponsible. These laws compromise public safety in the City, County, State and across America.

The inmate’s complaints about staff indifference and incompetence fall on hard of hearing ears. I know corrections staff to be vigilant and keenly aware of Corrections’ mission. Again, I’d advise this individual currently incarcerated, the jail is NOT the Ramada Inn.

Last year, an incident took place showing a single trashed housing unit with a lot of folks upset inmates were being mistreated. Though a serious matter, it was an isolated incident. The trashed housing unit was ultimately cleaned up and stabilized. Nonetheless, the jail does have some issues.

Two months ago, Sheriff Garrett Scott requested a comprehensive, professional

By tim lyDon

In Girdwood, Alaska, we’ll long remember the snowstorm of Dec. 6, just three months ago. But it won’t be for the school cancellations. We’ll remember it as the night dozens of residents traveled a snow-packed highway to testify at a public meeting — about housing.

Residents across the West will recognize why so many came out that snowy night.

A proposed development, called Holtan Hills, would expand our town’s footprint but include almost nothing affordable for teachers, firefighters, wait staff or others who comprise the soul of our community and drive its economy.

Sometimes hope feels like an unfamiliar emotion. Solutions to the world’s problems seem out of reach. There have been more than 40 mass shootings in the United States in the first month of this year. Thousands of Americans die every year from gun violence, yet there appears to be no plan to stop these tragedies. Across the globe - wars, famine and disease are killing millions with no end in sight.

All these real problems stoke fear, but the antidote for fear is hope. We must cling to the hope that somehow we can make things better. Collectively we should nurture hope and work together for a brighter future.

On January 12th, I attended a meeting that gave me hope for our community.

The City of Crescent City and the Chamber of Commerce organized this meeting to build partnerships for a forthcoming grant opportunity that could benefit many organizations in our county. This meeting was attended by more than 40 representatives of government agencies and non-profit groups that operate in our county.

The State of California has established a $500 million Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF), that was created to “promote a sustainable and equitable recovery from the economic distress of COVID-19 by supporting new plans and strategies to diversify local economies and develop sustainable industries that create high-quality, broadly accessible jobs for all Californians.”

This fund will support the “development of meaningfully inclusive regional planning processes that produce regional roadmaps for economic development efforts.” Crescent City is working on this regional planning effort to pull together partners from Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino counties to apply for grants from this pool of funds. I applaud this effort.

While Crescent City and others have

been focusing on this larger collaborative project, the State has split off $50 million to provide fast track funding for two-year pilot projects. This pilot project funding is on the radar of the Harbor District because they hired an experienced grant writer. The Harbor District is taking the lead to have their grant writer produce this grant application and has reached out to invite local partners to join them.

While the Harbor District could submit this grant application to fund only Harbor projects, they recognize that they will be more competitive if they recruit partners to propose projects for a joint application. At the January 12th meeting, attendees were invited to partner with the Harbor on this countywide grant application. The response has been phenomenal.

As of today, multiple local organizations have expressed interest in partnering on this grant application including the City of Crescent City, Del Norte County, Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority, Tolowa Dee-ni Nation, Del Norte Healthcare District, and Redwood Parks Conservancy. I am impressed with how quickly these groups have responded.

The final grant application is due on February 13th and funding will be available in September if the grant is approved. We are allowed to request up to $10 million and at this time the total of the combined requests for all these agencies is over $7 million. The primary objectives of these projects are community development, job creation and job training.

The focus of some of these partners is providing training for trade jobs that will be emerging from renewable energy projects, including the jobs that will be created as wind energy is developed off our coast.

The Harbor District is researching the potential for construction, operation and maintenance jobs that will come with wind energy.

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evaluation of the jail. Structural Engineering firm Nichols. Milburn and Rosetto, Certified Structural Engineers out of Redding conducted that evaluation and the results of jail deficiencies should be forthcoming, any day.

Roger Gitlin

After the Report is studied by Sheriff Scott, I would hope the Sheriff would share the NMR Report with the Board of Supervisors and the Public. Then, implement a plan to address and prioritize needs.

My closing comment and advice to anyone sentenced to do time in our jail. Rethink your choices and behavior. Ask yourself, is it worth it? Obey laws and be good citizens. If you do that, guaranteed you’ll not see the inside of the Del Norte County Jail.

EYE ON DEL NORTE Roger Gitlin is a retired two-term supervisor. He lives in Crescent City.

The Harbor District Takes the Lead

At the January regular meeting of the Tri-Agency they engaged in a preliminary discussion of their potential involvement with this joint grant application. After paying off past debts Tri-Agency has about $1,200 in the bank. This grant would give a boost to their finances and provide the resources for the Tri-Agency to contract for an economic development coordinator and grant writer to help build their economic development efforts.

One member of the Board expressed skepticism that we could get this grant. One member of the audience questioned the value of applying for a grant that will likely not be funded. I pointed out with 100% certainty that they will not get this funding if they do not apply.

I have seen this too often in our community when people start to bail on an effort before we know the outcome. They start settling for plan B instead of fighting for plan A. I call this “planning for failure.”

It is important for our community to keep striving for success rather than planning for failure.

Even though there are still a few final approvals to secure, it is encouraging to see this initiative is bringing diverse organizations together. Each entity could have submitted a separate grant application, but the cooperation and inclusiveness demonstrated by this partnership makes us highly competitive for this funding.

This gives me hope and hope is something that we all need.

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

The housing crisis is harming my town

With no guardrails to support local homeownership, second-home real estate investors would likely gobble up the project’s predominantly high-end units. It’s happening already, with most shunning the long-term rental needs of a few thousand people in this south-central Alaskan community. New owners often offer nightly rentals or just leave their houses unoccupied. That would mean more empty houses in a town with a severe housing shortage. The dozens who testified that night, and the hundreds who wrote letters, described the impacts.

They included Emma, who runs a fishing boat with her husband, and whose

young-adult daughter can’t find a place to rent in the town where she grew up and now works. And Amanda, the pizza shop owner, who is overwhelmed trying to help her employees find housing, including the 65-year-old man whose landlord recently booted him out on short notice.

Erin described bailing on her long-held dream of raising a family here after 11 years of pouring her talents into nonprofit youth education programs. She reminded me of Autumn, my daughter’s former piano teacher, who recently moved away after years of teaching music to local kids. She had been unable to find steady housing.

Such stories swirled into that winter night from the heroes every mountain community knows — the ones who clean rentals, provide health care, build houses and teach our kids to speak, spell, ski and say “thank you.” Business owners were there, too, detailing how the lack of attainable housing causes employee shortages that curtail operating hours, leaving fewer visitor services. Some who didn’t speak that night included the local workers who sleep in their cars or in drafty cabins on the edge of town. We also didn’t hear from the Filipino parents of my daughter’s close playmate, who are trying hard to remain in the town where their accounting

jobs are located, and where their daughter is thriving.

Dozens of us highlighted how communities across the West have fought similar battles for an entire generation now. We talked about Whitefish, Tahoe, Breckenridge, Boise and other towns. We explained their use of sensible deed restrictions, limits on nightly rentals, incentives that promote local home ownership, and concessions from developers. All helped local workers attain housing.

I know the benefits. Living in Colorado in the 1990s, I accepted a financial incentive to put a deed restriction on my modest condo. After my wife and I sold the condo, the payment became seed money for our first house.

Meanwhile, the condo still holds a deed restriction that helps locals enter the market. Under such reasonable measures, developers could still make buckets of money while workers gained access to housing. Someone else who didn’t show that night was the developer, who instead dropped a guest column in the state’s largest newspaper.

We just need elected officials to understand that people can’t work here if they have nowhere to live.

Tim Lydon is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring conversation about the West. He writes in Alaska.

Kevin Hendrick

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Business Opps 401

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Employment Opps 515

Area 1 Agency on Aging is Hiring Del Norte Social Services Coordinator 35 hours per week M-Th Visit A1AA. ORG for job description and application. Salary range: $19.50 - $29.50

CIVIL ENGINEER TECHAutoCad drafting, surveying, FT w/benefits. Exp preferred but will train the right person. Resume to Stover Engineering info@stovereng.com.

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN I/II (EMOT I/II)

- PUBLIC WORKS, CITY OF CRESCENT CITY. Full-time with great benefits, $23.99$33.75 hourly salary PLUS great benefit package. Job announcement and application packet available at www. crescentcity.org or at, City Hall 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. Contact HR Manager Sunny Valero for questions at (707) 464-7483, ext. 233. Position closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023.

Alarm Tech/Installer Hi-Tech Security has great opportunities. Both entry and senior opening.

707-218-6021

If you’re a logistics professional looking to advance your career with an established company, look no further. At Tidewater Contractors, Inc., the Dispatch Manager schedules and routes product deliveries, manages employee drivers, coordinates and schedules independent truckers, updates customers on delivery statuses and ensures safety and compliance in the Trucking division. Tidewater Contractors, Inc. is a leading supplier of highway building materials in Brookings, Oregon, and surrounding cities. The company has been in business since 1978.

Specific duties may include:

Scheduling and routing product

deliveries

Making sure truck loads fall within standard weight limits for each vehicle

Assessing job site delivery requirements and assigning appropriate delivery vehicles

Keeping customers informed of delivery status

Reviewing employee timecards and customer scale tickets for accuracy before submitting for processing

Working with the Dispatch Clerk to acquire RUAF permits for larger equipment transports

Participating in the hiring of drivers and material handlers, as well as their performance management

Coordinating fleet maintenance with Shop Supervisor and ensuring all repairs are completed properly

Scheduling new equipment training for drivers and ensuring they are fully certified to operate the equipment

Ensuring that all drivers’ CDL licenses are current and informing drivers when their licenses or medical cards need to be updated

Resolving all vehicle safety issues by routing vehicles to the Shop Supervisor for needed repairs

Ensuring that all OSHA and federal road procedures are followed

Specific qualifications include:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven leadership experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry

Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage multiple customers’ needs simultaneously

Previous dispatch experience is preferred Mechanical knowledge is a plus Benefits may include: Health and vision coverage for employee Dependent health and vision coverage at reasonable out-ofpocket cost to employee

Employer paid life insurance 401(k) with generous company match and profit share 401k contribution potential

Paid time off after qualifying (THIS WILL DEPEND ON WHETHER THE POSITION IS SALARY)

Paid holidays (THIS WILL DEPEND ON WHETHER THE POSITION IS SALARY)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace

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Office: 541-469-5341

Fax: 541-469-5543

Email: info@TWContractors.com

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The Community & Family Wellness Services (CFWS) Project Specialist will administer and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the assigned grant project and related services for victims of crimes. Duties include: counsel and assist clients, provide financial, lifeskills and other training services; assist clients in accessing Tribal and other assistance programs; issuing payment requests and requests; prepare and submit reports; assist, attend and participate in outreach activities; may also accompany clients to court appearances, medical appointments and other appointments as necessary to provide support.

Family Services SpecialistFull Time ($17.88-26.76)

The Family Services Specialist assists and supports the Family Services programs and projects by performing a wide variety of administrative, non-technical, sub-professional work related to the improvement of family functioning in such areas as staff services, family supportive services and social services in the Community and Family Wellness Services Department. Download application or apply: www.tolowa-nsn.gov/jobs Email applications and questions to: HR@tolowa.com Fax applications to: 1-888-468-0134

Two volunteer positions available on the DNC Library Board. Application and job description @ www.delnortecountylibrary.org

Wanted Autos 690

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Misc/Trade 700

100 rounds of .3006 - $45.00. 541-469-4948

Free fish for a friendly pond or tank. 3 6-inch Koi, 1 6-inch black sucker fish, 3 goldfish. 541-254-0438

Ryobi table saw. $35.00

541-254-0101

Sixty 45-records for jukebox. Elvis to The Doors. Perfect Condition. $99 for set. 707-218-6543 707-487-6027

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

Garage Sales 702

Storage sale. Sat 2/4, 10am3pm. No earlybirds. Couches, Sleep number bed & Misc. household. Hewitt’s Stor-All 96650 DeMoss Rd. #25.

Stereo, TV & Video 713

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Retirement/Asst Living

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RV Space 823

RV Spaces for rent in nice

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Loans 930

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

Public Notices 999

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Blouin Concrete 1427 Anzio St 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: 1/19/2023

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

Signed:/s/ Robert Blouin, Blouin Concrete

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/19/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20230010

January 27, February 3, 10, and 17, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T357250

Wild RiversCoast Classifieds

LIEN SALE

WINCHUCK STORAGE

A lien sale will be held on February 18, 2023, at 10:15 AM, with a preview at 10:00 AM at Winchuck Storage, 99198 Winchuck River Rd., Brookings, OR 97415, on the following unit:

UNIT No. 4 \emdash Various items, exercise, washer/dryer, totes, and personal effects.

Belonging to:

Lisa Wright PO Box 6193

Brookings, OR 97415

Published: February 3, 10, and 17, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P358062

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

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

CJ’s Cleaning Service 2545 Maher Ave Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a married couple

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/4/2023

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

Signed:/s/ Connie Taylor

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

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy

File No. 20230002

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

Del Norte Triplicate T356461

DEL NORTE COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2023-001

AN ORDINANCE ESTAB-

LISHNG THE CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER AS A BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPOINTED POSITION

At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, the Board of Supervisors voted to adopt an ordinance to establish the Chief Probation Officer as a position appointed by the board of supervisors.

Currently, while the Chief is a county employee for whom the board is liable, appointment and removal of the position was within the control of the superior court. This ordinance will bring the board’s authority into alignment with the board’s responsibility.

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: January 30, 2023

Kylie Goughnour, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of Del Norte

Published: February 3, 2023

Del Norte Triplicate T358010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

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

343 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a corporation

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/25/2023

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

Signed:/s/ Hong Wang, CEO, Boosk Factory Showroom

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/26/2023

Alissia D. Northrup

County Clerk-Recorder

B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy

File No. 20230014

Published: February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2023

Del Norte Triplicate T357794

A Storage Lien sale will be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 Hewitt’s Stor-All on 96650 DeMoss Rd. Brookings, OR. 97415

Viewing of unit at 11:30 AM Sale at 12:00 Noon Unit #88 - Michael Drake

& Misc. Items

Published: January 27, Febru-

Notice of Public Meeting

The Harbor Sanitary District Board of Directors will hold a Special Workshop Meeting February 6, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Harbor Sanitary District Building 16408 Lower Harbor Rd. Brookings OR.

Subjects to be considered:

1. Rank Requests for Qualifications for Engineering Services Anthony Burkett, Board Chairman Web access via Zoom 480281-2429 Passcode 3QcCvM

Published: February 3, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot 358000

The City of Crescent City Housing Authority’s Annual Plan for the Fiscal Year

Beginning 7/1/23, along with all supporting documents, is available for public review during regular business hours at the CCHA office, located at 235 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531, and at the City website: www.crescentcity. org.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on the date and time listed below to hear and consider all public input to the Annual Plan as referenced above. DATE: Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6PM. HEAR-

ING BODY: CCHA Board of Directors. Via Zoom\emdash link to be provided at www. crescentcity.org in advance of the meeting.

Published: February 3, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T356738

In accordance with ORS 255.075, notice is hereby given that at the Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Special District Election, held in Curry County, Oregon, the following districts will vote on the following district board positions.

Brookings-Harbor School District 17-C

Director, Position #1 - 4 yr term Director, Position #3 - 4 yr term

Notice of Public Meeting

The Winchuck Rural Fire Protection District will hold its next Board of Director’s meeting on Wed., February

8, 2023, 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. New Business

7. Adjourn Meeting

Respectfully Submitted

Jan Loren, Secretary

Published: February 3, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P347044

SUMMONS (Parentage-Custody and Support)

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT:

Robert Eugene Hall Jr.

You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page.

Petitioner’s name: Karen Martinez

CASE NUMBER: CVFL2023-1009

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-220 or FL-270) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your right to custody of your children. You may also be ordered to pay child support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca. org), or by contacting your local bar association.

NOTICE: The restraining order on page 2 remains in effect against each parent until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. This order is enforceable anywhere in Califomia by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

Director, Position #3 - 4 yr term

Director, Position #4 - 2 yr bal-

ance

Director, Position #5 - 4 yr term

Upper Chetco Rural Fire Protection District

Director, Position #2 - 4 yr term

Director, Position #4 - 4 yr term

Winchuck Rural Fire Protection District

Director, Position #1 - 4 yr term

Director, Position #2 - 4 yr term

Director, Position #4 - 2 yr bal-

ance

Harbor Sanitary District

Director, Position #2 - 4 yr term

Director, Position #4 - 4 yr term

Director, Position #5 - 4 yr term

Camellia Park Sanitary District

Director, Position #1 - 4 yr term

Director, Position #2 - 4 yr term

Southern Curry Cemetery

Maintenance District Director, Position #1 - 2 yr bal-

ance

Director, Position #2 - 4 yr term

Chetco Community Library

District

Director, Position #3 - 4 yr term

Director, Position #4 - 4 yr term

Director, Position #5 - 4 yr term

Candidates wishing to file for the above listed positions must file the appropriate forms with the Curry County Clerk/Elections Division not later than 5pm, March 16, 2023. Please contact the Elections Office toll free at 1 (800) 243-7620. For filing forms please visit https://www.co.curry.or.us/ government/county_clerk/index.php.

Candidates for the following districts must file with the Coos County Clerk/Elections Office, located in Coquille. Please contact (541) 396-7610.

South Coast Education Service District Region #7

3, 10, and 17, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P356991

1. The name and address of the court are: DEL NORTE SUPERIOR COURT

450 H Steet, Room 209 Crescent City, CA 95531

2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, are: Karen Martinez 2355 Norris Ave. Crescent City, CA 95531 (707)457-7894

Date: January 13, 2023

Esperanza Esparza, Clerk, by Isi H. Fleshman, Deputy Page 1 of 2

STANDARD RESTRAINING ORDER

(Parentage-Custody and Support)

Starting immediately, you and every other party are restrained from removing from the state, or applying for a passport for, the minor child or children for whom this action seeks to establish a parent-child relationship or a custody order without the prior written consent of every other party or an order of the court. This restraining order takes effect against the petitioner when he or she files the petition and against the respondent when he or she is personally served with the Summons and Petition OR when he or she waives and accepts service. This restraining order remains in effect until the judgment is entered, the petition is dismissed, or the court makes other orders. This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY

PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Estate of: THOMAS HAWKINS JR., Deceased. Case No.: 23PB00196

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Administrator at the offices of BROPHY SCHMOR LLP, 201 West Main St., Fifth Floor, PO Box 128, Medford, Oregon 97501, attorneys for the Administrator, within four (4) 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, Administrator, or the attorneys for the Administrator, BROPHY SCHMOR LLP.

Dated and first published January 27, 2023. Matthew Williams, Administrator BROPHY SCHMOR LLP

Attorneys at Law PO Box 128 Medford, OR 97501

Published: January 27, February 3, and 10, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P357372

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR

PROPOSALS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN, that the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority is requesting proposals for Household Hazardous Waste Event Services.

Copies of the full request for proposals are available through the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority, P.O Box 1924, Crescent City. (707) 465-1100. Proposals are due at the above address by 4:30 P.M. on Tuesday, March 07, 2023, or may be hand-delivered to the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority office at the Del Norte County Transfer Station, 1700 State Street, Crescent City, CA, 95531.

/s/ Tedd Ward - Director Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority

Published: January 28 and February 4, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T357391

LIEN SALE

HIOUCHI SELF STORAGE 2097 US Highway 199 Crescent City, CA

A Lien sale will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 12 pm, for the following unit: Unit #5 - 10 x 35, Gina Mittelsteadt, Misc. Household Items

Published: January 27 and February 3, 2022 Del Norte Triplicate T357322

Mental Health Services Act

(MHSA) Stakeholder Meeting Notice of Public Meetings

Date: February 2, 2023, Time 3:00PM-5:00PM or Date: February 8, 2023, Time: 5:30PM-6:30PM

The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Stakeholder meetings will be a public meeting.

Public Meeting Information:

Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 3:00PM-5:00PM or Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 5:30PM-6:30PM

Both meetings will be held in person at: 880 Northcrest Drive, Multipurpose Room 1&2, Crescent City, CA 95531 and via Zoom video conference: The meeting can be reached by using the following online address: https://dnco.zoom. us/j/4124801206?pwd=dGtwKzhEUm8zdXBkVEI-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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

R and M Lawn Service 2125 Elk Valley Cross Road Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a married couple

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 6/30/2022

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

Signed:/s/ Manuel Contreras This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/19/2023

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230001

Published: January 27, February 3, 10, and 17, 2023

Del Norte Triplicate T357275

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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

Westcoast Heating and Cooling 2601 Lake Earl Drive

Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/17/2023.

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

Signed:/s/ Michael Beeman This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/18/2023.

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230008

Published: January 27, February 3, 10, and 17, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T357185

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Greenscapes Landscaping and Solar 2401 Elk Valley Cross Road Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a Married Couple

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/17/2023

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

Signed:/s/ Ryan M Forsht

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/17/2023

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230007

Published: January 27,

February 3, 10, and 17, 2023

Del Norte Triplicate T357165

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME

The following person(s) has/ have abandoned the use of the following Fictitious Business Name(s):

Float-Tastic 255 Butte St Crescent City, CA 95531

The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on: 1/7/2021 in the County of Del Norte.

Original File #: 20210002

This business is conducted by: a married couple I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who de-clares as true any material matter pursuant to section 17913 of the Business and Profes-sions Code 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/ Darren Patton

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/20/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230012

Published: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T357393

Two volunteer positions available on the DNC Library Board. Application and job description @ www. delnortecountylibrary.org

Published: January 27 and February 3, 2023

Del Norte Triplicate T357460 Steevens Storage 98744 N.Bank Chetco River Rd Brookings, OR 97415 (541) 469 - 2853

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to 2015 ORS Vol. 2 Chapter 87 § 87.691¹ Self Service Storage Facility Lien. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 at 11:00am, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Steevens Storage, 98744 N.Bank Chetco River Rd, Oregon 97415, the following: Johnathon Robert White (6’x6’). Purchases must be paid for at time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at time of sale. Sale is a subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

Auctioneer: Steevens Storage

Published: January 27 and February 3,.2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P357144 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON, FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY Case No. 23PB00416

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

Del Norte County Behavioral Health Branch 455 K Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 Phone: (707) 464-7224 Fax: (707) 465-4272

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Del Norte Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority is requesting proposals for Towing, Storage, Recovery and Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles. Copies of the full request for proposals are available through the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority, P.O Box 1924, Crescent City. (707) 465-1100. Proposals are due at the above address by 4:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 13, 2023, or may be hand-delivered to the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority office at the Del Norte County Transfer Station, 1700 State Street, Crescent City, CA, 95531. /s/ Tedd Ward - Director Del Norte Solid Waste

and

PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of: STERLING ROY BECKER, Sr., Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Administrator or her attorney at the address below, 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 Administrator, or the lawyer for the Administrator, David C Johnston.

Dated and first published on February 3, 2023.

/s/ Nicole Becker Administrator

Lawyer for Administrator: David C. Johnston OSB #140957 Law Office of David C Johnston 517 Chetco Ave.

OR

Wild RiversCoast Classifieds

T.S. No. 105807-CA APN: 110-100-035-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 1/18/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 3/1/2023 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/1/2022 as Instrument No. 20220426 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Del Norte County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: SARAH

M. SAMPELS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPEC-

IFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSI-

NESS IN THIS STATE; At the Steps of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn Administration Building, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT 10 OF VIPOND SUBDIVISION

ACCORDING TO THE MAP

THEREOF FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF DEL NORTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ON

JUNE 26, 1953 IN BOOK 4 OF MAPS, PAGE 15. Commonly known as: 740 Vipond Dr, Crescent City, CA 955317958. MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS LOT 10 OF VIPOND SUBDIVISION

ACCORDING TO THE MAP

THEREOF FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF DEL NORTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ON

JUNE 26, 1953 IN BOOK 4 OF MAPS, PAGE 15. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: 1. DEED TO WILLIAM D. GAUDEM, ET UX, RECORDED AUGUST 29, 1967, IN BOOK 129 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 377, DEL NORTE COUNTY RECORDS. 2. DEED TO BYRON K. JUSTUS. ET UX, RECORDED JANUARY 20, 1970, IN BOOK 146 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 611, DEL NORTE COUNTY RECORDS. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 740 VIPOND DR, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $219,296.09. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy

shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 105807-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 105807-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligi-

ble tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832

CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108

Published: January 27, February 3, and 10, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T356609

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

Petition of: Tracey Blackmon

CASE NO. CVPT-2023-1004

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Tracey Blackmon filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: Tracey Blackmon to Proposed name: Tracy Blackmon

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

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: February 7, 2023 Time:

10:00 am Dept.: 1

The address of the court is same as noted above.

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

Date: January 6, 2023

/s/ William H Follett

Judge of the Superior Court

Published: January 13, 20, 27, and February 3, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T356650

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SERVICEMASTER BY CRONIC, SERVICEMASTER RESTORATION SERVICES, and SERVICEMASTER RECOVERY MANAGEMENT Street Address: 1010 7th Street Eureka, CA 95501 Mailing address: 5451 Industrial Way Benicia, CA 94510

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 10/25/2022

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

Signed:/s/ Charles Hoage, Vice President, Sharjo, LLC

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/5/2023

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230004

Published: January 27, February 3, 10, and 17, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T356981

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

Bill Lee James, Deceased Case Number:

DNSU-CVPB-2023-7000-2

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

The petition for probate requests that: Lauri Ruth Kell be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

Date: February 24, 2023

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

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

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

Bradley Christopher Holbrook CBSN: 182234 901 N. Brutscher Street, Ste D237 Newberg, OR 97132 (707) 277-1189

Publish: January 20, 27, and February 3, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T356942

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JesPens 160 Courtney Ln Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/2/2023

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

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids for the construction of the Elk Valley Rancheria Gas Station and Convenience Store Project will be received by the Owner, the Elk Valley Rancheria, California, a federally recognized Indian tribe, until 4:00 PM on March 15, 2023. The bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at 4:00 PM on the same day. Bids must be addressed to: Elk Valley Rancheria

C/O Dale A. Miller, Chairman 2332 Howland Hill Road Crescent City, CA 95531 and labeled: FOR THE ELK VALLEY RANCHERIA GAS STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE PROJECT”.

In general, the work includes the furnishing of the labor, materials, and equipment for the construction project, which will include the construction of a convenience store and gas station on the north side of Elk Ranch Road on APN 115-020028. The construction includes an approximately 4,080-sf structure for the convenience store, including a quick serve restaurant, office, restrooms, and a limited dining area. The gas station includes eight (8) ‘ double-stack’ dispensers (16 pumps total) beneath a fueling canopy, one (1) high speed diesel (HSD) lane with two (2) dispensers and one large RV lane with gasoline with two (2) dispensers beneath a fueling canopy, two (2) 30,000-gallon underground fuel tanks, a 1,000 gallon above-ground propane tank, and a water/ air supply station. The site development will also include 50 standard parking spaces, 6 truck/RV parking spaces, all required ADA parking spaces, a 500-kilowatt diesel generator in a shed-type structure with a 400-gallon tank, a trash enclosure for two dumpsters, an animal relief area, monument and pricing signs, stormwater improvements (e.g., drainage inlets, piping, and retention basins), paving, and landscaping. The Contract Documents may be inspected at the following locations:

Elk Valley Rancheria Tribal

Office (Hard Copy) 2332 Howland Hill Road Crescent City, CA 95531

Humboldt Builders Exchange (Electronically) 624 C Street Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 442-3708

Shasta Builders Exchange (Electronically) 2985 Innsbruck Drive Redding, CA 96003 (530) 221-5556

Klamath Professional Drafting Service and Builders Exchange (Electronically)

724 Main Street, Suite 204 Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (541) 882-9480

Medford Builders Exchange (Electronically) 701 E Jackson Street Medford, OR 97504 (541) 773-5327

To receive the Contract Documents and to ensure Bidders are properly registered as a plan holder for this project, contractors must obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents for FREE from SHN Consulting Engineers and Geologists, Inc. by emailing achristie@shn-engr.com No hard copy bid documents will be available for purchase. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class A (General Engineering) contractor License. Pursuant to the Federal prevailing wage rates DAVIS-BACON. Bidders must correctly prepare and submit the documents listed in Section 00 40 00, Bid. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guaranty bond, or a certified or cashier’s check payable to the order of the Owner in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid as a guaranty that the bidder will execute the contract if it is awarded in conformity with the bid form. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds, each in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. The successful bidder will further be required to furnish a Maintenance Bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the final contract price. Pursuant to Section 4104 of the State of California Public

Contract Code and/or applicable federal regulations, each Bid Proposal must include the name, location of the place of business, and California contractor license number of each Subcontractor who will perform work or service or fabricate or install work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of one percent (½ of 1%) of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents.

At the successful Bidder’s option, securities may be substituted for the required retention, in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the State of California Public Contract Code and/or applicable federal regulations.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to determine which bid is, in the Owner’s judgment, the lowest responsive bid of a bidder or group of bidders. The Owner also reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid and to delete items listed in the bid.

Bids received after the time established for receiving bids will not be considered. Except as provided in paragraph 00 20 10-1.04(A), no bidder may withdraw his bid after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding ninety (90) calendar days.

Bidders are hereby notified that the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage applies to the project. Regulations regarding the application of these wage rates are given in paragraph 00 20 00-1.12.

The federal wage determination for this Project is CA 20210005 2/25/22

The Project will be conducted on land owned by the United States of America for the benefit of the Owner. The land is protected under federal law from alienation. As such, no Mechanic’s Lien or other similar lien may be imposed or enforced against trust land and its improvements. See e.g., 25 U.S.C. § 177; and Carlson v. Tulalip Tribes of Washington. 510 F.2d 1337, 1339 (9th Cir. 1975).

Bidders on this work must comply with all applicable governmental and local (Elk Valley Rancheria, California) agency requirements. This includes the Federal laws and regulations associated with the federal funding sources that will be provided for partial funding of the project by the U.S. Economic Development Administration and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Preference in the award of this contract shall be given to qualified Indian-owned economic enterprises that are at least 51% Indian owned and controlled in accordance with Elk Valley Rancheria, California’s procurement policy. Any contractor claiming Indian preference shall complete and submit, with his/her bid, the form entitled “Indian Enterprise Qualification Statement” which is included in the bid package. A bidders’ conference and site visit will be held on February 22 at 2:00 p.m. and begin at Elk Valley Rancheria Tribal Office (2332 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, CA 95531) for the purpose of acquainting all prospective bidders with the bid documents and the worksite. The bidders’ conference is not mandatory.

Date: January 27, 2023

By: Dale A. Miller, Chairman

Published: January 27, February 3, 10, and 17, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T357467

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

On March 9, 2023, at the hour of 11:00 o’ clock a.m. at the Curry County Courthouse, front steps, 29821 Ellensburg, Gold Beach, Oregon, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 96598 Johns Place, Brookings, Oregon 97415. The court case number is 22CV17629, where BANK UNITED, N.A. is plaintiff, and ANNETTE E. HAGGARD; JOHN BUCK; PARTIES IN POSSESSION is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Curry County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: www.oregonsheriffs.com/

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

Monday, 01/23/23:

• 3:03 am, shoplifter, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 6:53 am, dog issue, 400 block of M Street.

• 11:58 am, juvenile issue, 800 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 1:52 pm, dog issue, 7500 block of Lake Earl, Sheriff.

• 2:05 pm, trespassers, 2100 block of Lagoon Avenue, Sheriff.

• 2:57 pm, fraud, 1200 block of Jordan Street, Sheriff.

• 3:32 pm, juvenile issue, 1300 block of El Dorado Street, Sheriff.

• 4:11 pm, dog attack, 9th and A Street, Police.

• 4:23 pm, runaway, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 4:56 pm, dog issue, 300 block of 4th Street, Police.

• 7:45 pm, fire, 1400 block of Macken, Fire.

• 8:49 pm, tenant issue, 200 block of Temple Street, Sheriff.

Tuesday 01/24/23:

• 12:33 am, mail theft, 2000 block of Elk Ranch Road, Sheriff.

• 2:27 am, trespasser, 500 block of 4th Street, Police.

• 3:25 am, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 8:45 am, threats, 400 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 10:34 am, juvenile issue, 2500 block of Old Mill Road, Sheriff.

• 11:30 am, civil complaint, 4100 block of Highway 169, Tribal Police.

• 12:20 pm, civil issue, 600 block of Macken Avenue, Sheriff.

• 12:24 pm, trespasser, 6500 block of Kings Valley, Sheriff.

• 2:01 pm, threats, 400 block of H Street, Sheriff.

• 2:12 pm, transient issue, Highway 101 and Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 2:20 pm, scam, 2300 block of Lake Earl Drive, Sheriff.

• 5:13 pm, harassment, 1900 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

POLICE BLOTTER

• 5:30 pm, juvenile issue, 600 block of 5th Street, Police.

• 5:42 pm, physical disturbance, 1300 block of El Dorado Street, Police.

• 6:55 pm, civil issue, 900 block of Pacific Avenue, Police.

• 7:41 pm, runaway, 2000 block of State Street, Sheriff.

Wednesday, 01/25/23:

• 1:24 am, harassment, 1800 block of Wildwood Lane, Sheriff.

• 3:00 am, assault, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 10:02 am, threats, 600 block of C Street, Police.

• 11:02 am, dog issue, 2100 block of Old Mill, Sheriff.

• 11:37 am, harassment, Pebble Beach Washington, Sheriff.

• 11:46 am, scam, 1900 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

• 2:52 pm, theft, 200 block of Childs Avenue, Sheriff.

• 3:51 pm, juvenile, 400 block of Amador Street, Police.

• 4:19 pm, theft, 400 block of Vance Street, Police.

• 5:10 pm, animal abuse, 200 block of Bolen Lane,

College of the Redwoods presents the 2023 Faculty & Staff Exhibition

Sheriff.

• 7:37 pm, harassment, 900 block of Pacific Avenue, Police.

• 10:46 pm, intoxicated subject, 1000 block of 7th Street, Police.

Thursday, 01/26/23:

• 7:19 am, mail theft, 1300 block Pacific Avenue, Sheriff.

• 7:48 am, civil issue, 12400 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 10:24 am, harassment, 5000 block of Kings Valley Road, Sheriff.

• 10:57 am, animal abandoned, 300 block of M Street, Police.

• 11:01 am, theft, 1200 block of Beech Street, Sheriff.

• 11:58 am, abandoned dog, Bertsch Track area, Sheriff.

• 12:03 pm, dog issue, 200 block of Arnett Street, Sheriff.

• 1:44 pm, dog issue, 800 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 2:17 pm, custody issue, 600 block of 5th Street, Sheriff.

• 2:51 pm, threats, 900 block of Pacific Avenue, Police.

• 3:54 pm, theft, 900 block of Pacific Avenue, Police.

• 7:13 pm, theft, 900 block of Pacific Avenue, Police. Friday, 01/27/23:

• 7:10 am, theft, 100 block of Whaleview Court, Sheriff.

• 9:49 am, civil issue, 1600 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

Elk Valley and Maiden Lane, Fire.

• 11:32 am, trailer fire, Iowa and Elk Valley, Fire.

• 11:45 am, mail theft, 1400 block of Macken Avenue, Sheriff.

• 12:27 pm, theft, 400 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 1:38 pm, theft, 13700 block of Oceanview Drive, Sheriff.

• 1:53 pm, assault, 800 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 5:20 pm, fraud, 2000 block of Elk Ranch Road, Sheriff.

• 5:22 pm, fire, 100 block of Battery Point Drive, Fire.

• 5:33 pm, juvenile issue, 100 block of Timberline Drive, Sheriff.

• 5:51 pm, theft, 100 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 6:00 pm, theft 88800 block of Howe Drive, Police.

• 6:22 pm, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 7:23 pm, assault, 200 block of F Street, Ambulance.

• 8:56 pm, harassment, 900 block of Pacific Avenue, Police.

• 9:14 pm, fire, Elk Valley and Minnesota, Fire.

• 10:09 pm, stolen property, 900 block of Pacific Avenue, Police.

Saturday, 01/28/23

• 2:01 am, noise complaint, Washington and Amador Street, Police.

• 6:04 am, dog issue, 800 block of Washington, Sheriff.

• 10:47 am, physical disturbance, 1100 block of Kellogg Road, Sheriff.

• 12:53 pm, physical disturbance, 100 block of Silverside Circle, Tribal Police.

• 2:28 pm, civil issue, 300 block of Hill Street, Sheriff.

• 2:43 pm, missing person, 100 block of Citizens Dock Road, Sheriff.

• 4:48 pm, civil issue, 1900 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

• 6:54 pm, customer refusing to pay bill, 1200 block of 5th Street, Police.

• 10:22 pm, vehicle damage, Movie Lane, Sheriff.

Sunday, 01/29/2023:

• 3:44 am, fire, 400 block of Elk Valley Road, Fire.

• 5:41 am, fire, Hoover and Breen, Fire.

• 5:45 am, cardboard fire, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Fire.

• 11:10 am, fire, 99900 block of Tell Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 12:52 pm, juvenile issue, 13900 block of Highway 199, Highway Patrol.

• 1:30 pm, physical disturbance, 100 block of Elk Valley Road, Sheriff.

• 2:42 pm, fraud, 1200 block of Marshal Street, Police.

• 3:31 pm, brush fire, 99900 block of Shutt Avenue, Fire.

• 6:08 pm, fire, 2000 block of Northcrest Drive, Fire.

• 11:12 am, vehicle fire,

• 2:48 am, vehicle fire, 700 block of 2nd Street, Police responded.

• 7:17 pm, door issue, 1800 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff. College of the Redwoods presents the 2023 Faculty and Staff Exhibition, beginning Jan. 31 and ending Feb. 16, 2023.

The work in this year’s survey includes drawings, sculptures, functional ceramics, photographs, which sometimes touch on common themes like pattern and repetition in decoration and the natural world, and transformation of materials, objects, and forms. A public reception will take place at the CR Art Gallery on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

CR artists Benjamin Funke, Ruth Jensen, L L Kessner, Tova Lund, Mary Mallahan, Natalia Margulis, Christine Reiher, Dean Smith, Shannon

Sullivan, David Wilson, and Dave Zdrazil, will all show work representing their current studio practices. Among the included pieces this year, Mallahan’s ceramic work “elucidates meaning and purpose through process, and connects to the user through our shared act of touch, utility, and exchange.” She writes that, “These functional ceramic pieces.. are examples of my recent focus on presentational vessels: exploring aesthetic value, evoking curiosity, and enriching utility.”

In contrast, Zdrazil presents a “fusion of traditional and contemporary pottery styles,” with influences that include, “sustainability, horticulture, and local materials.”

David Wilson’s art uses digital photomontage to explore a “complicated” interest in night.

He writes that, “It has to do with the mysteries of the cosmos, certainly, and I try to capture that. But there is also a fascination with the light that can be found — or introduced — in the darkness beneath the stars.”

The College of the Redwoods Art Gallery is open Monday through Wednesday 10 am – 1 pm and by appointment.

Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www. redwoods.edu/artgallery or call the Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences office at (707) 476-4559.

H UMBOLDT A REA F OUNDATION

Now recruiting for a Native Cultures Fund Program Officer

Location: Crescent City, CA with regular travel to Bayside office

Job responsibilities: Support the Advancement & Philanthropic Innovation team with administrative support specific to donor relations and the department in general; support the cultivation and stewardship of donors, accurately following donor engagement processes and procedures, and coordinating the technology needed for effective relationship & data management. Prioritize dynamic workloads & schedules, providing excellent customer service in a timely manner, proposing solutions, communicating effectively, and working collaboratively across the organization.

$55,300-$62,213

Donor Relations Coordinator Executive Assistant, Advancement & Philanthropic Innovation

Full Time Location: Bayside, CA, and remote work as required

If you are seeking an opportunity to co-lead a philanthropic effort to foster the growth and thriving of California’s Indigenous cultures, HAF n eeds you!

Location: Crescent City, CA

Job responsibilities: Provide high level administrative and meeting support to the Vice President and Department Director of Advancement & Philanthropic Innovation, provide calendar and commitment management for the VP, and support the ADVAN team through project, systems, information, and technology management. This position requires inter-team and across-team coordination, support and orchestrating. As a vital position on the team, the Executive Assistant will embrace attributes of adaptability and flexibility.

HOW TO APPLY:

Native Cultures Fund (NCF) seeks two Senior Program Officers (SPO) to co-direct the fund focused on cultural revitalization in Native communities in California from the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation in the north, to the Paiute and Shoshone territories i n t he e ast, a nd s outh to t he C humash ho melands. T he two SPOs will be visioning partners between communities across California and philanthropy, specifically guiding the growth of NCF p rograms in continued collaboration with Native cultural leaders, while advancing HAF’s goals around racial equity, thriving youth and families, and environmental justice.

Mary Mallahan Oval Baker with Lines and Confessional X’s ceramic will be on display.

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Del Norte girls building momentum as playoffs approach

By Ray Hamill For The Triplicate

The Del Norte girls appear poised for a good playoff run on the basketball court.

With the Eureka Loggers in control in the Big 5 standings coming into the week, winning a league championship might be out of reach for the Warriors.

But a young Del Norte team that has matured about as quickly as anyone could have hoped for still has plenty to play for.

The Warriors should comfortably qualify for the H-DN’s postseason Dick Niclai tournament and should also receive a high seed for the North Coast Section Division-4 playoffs.

This week, the Warriors are ranked No. 4 in their division in the NCS, according to MaxPreps, and No. 7 in the state.

They close out league play next week with games at Fortuna on Wednesday and at home to Arcata on Friday, before the Niclai tournament tips off the following week, with the championship game set for Friday night at Lumberjack Arena.

“Our goal is to play at (Cal Poly Humboldt) in that last game of the year going into sections,” head coach Justin Clifton said. “And we’ll go from there.”

The Warriors will have their hands full getting there. It’s been a good year for H-DN teams, with Eureka, St. Bernard’s and McKinleyville each also highly ranked in the section and state.

St. Bernard’s is the No. 2 team in NCS Division 4, one spot ahead of McKinleyville, and both teams are No. 3 and No. 5 in the state, respectively.

The young Warriors, however, appear to have the talent to match up against those teams after splitting two league games with McKinleyville and barely falling by one point in a thriller at St. Bernard’s by a score of 42-41 on Saturday.

“The girls are playing tough, they’re playing hard,” Clifton said. “Our defense and our defensive intensity has picked up from the start of the year.”

It’s been a learning process

for the players, but the head coach is seeing the dividends as we head into the business end of the season.

“We don’t play zone, we match up man to man,” said Clifton, who believes that prepares his players better for the collegiate game. “Del Norte plays man basketball.”

Leading the way on this year’s team is junior point guard Lili Nunez, who is playing at an MVP level and has been a handful for opponents all season long.

“She draws the eye from the opposing team,” the coach said of Nunez, who scored 10 points in Saturday’s loss. “She’s got a motor and she just goes.”

Senior Gianna Taylor also is enjoying a big season and has taken on more of a leadership role this year, particularly in a recent tough run of games.

Taylor also brings plenty of experience to the team in her fourth year on the varsity roster.

“She’s really shown a lot of senior leadership, especially the last couple of weeks,” Clifton said. “I’m just proud of what she’s doing.”

Junior Jacalyn Gorbet also has played a big role on both sides of the ball, and has been among the team’s most improved players, while two sophomores— Brooklyn Carter and Lauren Stutes — have stepped up their game this winter and become key components on the team.

“Brooklyn Carter is playing huge for us,” the head coach said. “She’s playing very good basketball right now and I can’t wait to see what she does as a senior.”

Carter began to show signs of what she was capable of late last season and “has really taken that leap this year,” according to her coach.

Stutes was just called up to the varsity squad early

in the season to help fill in when a lot of players were either sick or injured, and she quickly earned herself a permanent spot.

“I moved her up and she did so well I had to keep her up,” Clifton said of the

sophomore standout who pulled down 19 rebounds in her varsity debut and has been averaging roughly 10 a game. “She’s an undersized center, but she plays big. She definitely has a presence in there.”

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Lauren Stutes goes for a rebound during a recent game. Left, Jacalyn Gorbet dribbles the ball.

DNACA seeks applicants for Grant Review Panel

Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) is seeking panelists to review local applications to the Upstate California Creative Corps (UCCC). The UCCC will employ artists to create awareness around areas such as public health, water and energy conservation, climate mitigation, emergency preparedness, relief, and recovery, civic engagement, and social justice.

Says DNACA Executive Director Stephanie La Torre, “$3.38 million will be re-granted to artists, and arts

and social service organizations, as well as units of government, who will employ artists across 19 counties in Northern California. We want to be sure we build a local review panel here in Del Norte that is diverse and knowledgeable, to support both fair process and an inclusive pool of grantees.”

DNACA believes that Del Norte’s people are our most treasured resource. A diverse panel pool ensures the integrity of the grant review process for all applicants, representative of the coun-

ty’s demographics, eclectic geography, and abundance of organizations, perspectives, and knowledge.

Panelists must meet the following criteria:

Panelists must be Del Norte county residents; Panelists must be able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of multiple applications based on the Upstate California Creative Corps published program goals and review criteria; Panelists must have the ability to take part in three

(3) mandatory virtual group

Fishing in synchrony brings mutual benefits for dolphins and people, research shows

By working together, dolphins and net-casting fishers in Brazil each catch more fish, a rare example of an interaction by two top predators that is beneficial to both parties, researchers have concluded following 15 years of study of the practice.

“We knew that the fishers were observing the dolphins’ behavior to determine when to cast their nets, but we didn’t know if the dolphins were actively coordinating their behavior with the fishers,” said Mauricio Cantor of Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute, who led the study.

“Using drones and un-

derwater imaging, we could observe the behaviors of fishers and dolphins with unprecedented detail and found that they catch more fish by working in synchrony,” said Cantor, an assistant professor in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. “This shows that this is a mutually beneficial interaction between the humans and the dolphins.”

The researchers’ findings were just published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Co-authors of the paper are Professor Fábio Daura-Jorge of the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina in Brazil and Professor Damien Farine

of the University of Zurich and the Australian National University.

Synchronized movements of flocks of birds and schools of fish are a common yet striking behavior that can be key to the animals’ survival.

The practice is considered a cultural tradition in the city of Laguna on Brazil’s southern coast, where it occurred for more than 140 years and has been passed down through generations of fishers and dolphins. The cooperative fishing relationship is specific to this population of dolphins and is not a genetic trait in the animals, Cantor said.

Crescent Fire and city purchase radios and imagers

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In separate actions, the Crescent Fire Protection District and the city purchased 50 state-of-the art Kenwood two-way radios and 14 thermal imagers. The cost

of the radios and imagers will be split 50/50 between the CFPD and the city. The cost to each governance is approximately $45,500.

CFPD Chief Kevin Carey broke down the costs of $37,500 for the radios and $7,500 for the thermal

imagers. The pricing was set to rise 10% on Feb. 1. The order to purchase was placed January 31, before noon.

The city approved its share of the radios and imagers Tuesday evening in a special meeting of the Measure S Oversight Committee at the Waste Water Treatment conference room. The CFPD approved its allocation, last Friday.

All costs include programming the radios, required cables, chargers, batteries and all related accessories.

Chief Carey anticipates coming in under budget with last moment quotes from Kenwood.

The Measure S Oversight Commiittee also gave direction to the city allocating $600,000 per year for roads repairs.

The city anticipates approximately $2.25 million in added revenue as a result of the 13 percent increase voters approved, in retaining the 8.25 sales tax.

meetings and 10-12 hours reviewing grants, taking notes, and attending meetings and orientations over a six to eight-week period.

Panelists selected to serve the Upstate California Creative Corps will be reviewing only Del Norte county applications. “We will contact panelist applicants in mid-February through early March, 2023. We hope for a

strong and diverse applicant pool,” says La Torre. Each volunteer panelist will receive a modest honorarium of $150.

All reviews and meetings may take place in-person and/or remotely. More information about reviewing grants will be provided at the appropriate time.

Community members who are interested in applying

should visit dnaca.net/ upstate-ca-creative-corps, where the application link is at the bottom of the page. Once the online form is completed, applicants will receive an automated message confirming their submission. Says La Torre, “We’ll then follow up with panel applicants on an individual basis as we begin putting the review panel together.”

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