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Council bans most beach fires in Crescent City By David Rupkalvis The Triplicate

In less than a month, beach fires will be illegal on most beaches in Crescent City. On Monday, the city council voted 3-1 with Councilman Isaiah Wright voting no, to approve a new ordinance that will almost ban beach fires between Preston Island and Battery Point. The ordinance would allow property owners on the beach to

have fires and would give property owners the right to give written permission for others to burn on the beaches abutting their property. The ordinance would limit the size of fires, would require any to be fully extinguished before leaving and would prohibit the use of coal on the beach. Before the law takes effect, the city will place signs at all beach access points, explaining that fires are banned. “If the council does adopt this, we will be immediately ordering

signs so they can be up simultaneously with the ordinance going into effect,” City Manager Eric Wier said. “We would have signs at each beach access location in the prohibited area.” Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore urged the city to put signs in all the traditional access points, but also in places that might not be the norm. Wier agreed, saying signage would be placed in most locations where access can be granted to the beach. During public comment, several people spoke against the ordinance,

asking the council to go a step further and ban beach fires outright. “Allowing permission slips for vacation rentals will threaten fulltime owners’ safety and health,” Natalie Fahning said. “Plumes from three-foot fires can be blowing in our homes from as far as 50 feet away. Property owners or managers must be on the property for any fires to occur.” Fahning added that before considering the ordinance the council should wait until a fifth member has been selected to fill a vacant seat.

COVID testing goes mobile in Del Norte County By Zack Demars The Triplicate

It’s not all fun and games in Crescent City’s Beachfront Park: A new mobile unit is making important strides in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, a new testing center, run through a state contract with OptumServe, launched in Del Norte County. The bus-turned-test-center is scheduled to make stops in Crescent City, Klamath and Smith River every week. The test center replaces the drive-through location at the information center, and can process up to 84 tests per day with a two- to five-day turnaround time for test results, according to Jason Grow, the event onsite coordinator for the mobile unit, which is being run by OptumServe subsidiary LHI. Individuals older than one year hoping to get tested can register for a test online at lhi.care/covidtesting or by calling (888) 634-1123 — and walk ups are accepted on site. The tests are free with or without insurance. Once there, those getting tested check in at a tent and receive an individually packaged virus test. After a short walk to the bus, patients use the nasal swab to take the test. “It’s still self-administered, unless the person is unable or unwilling to do so,” Grow said. Fortunately, the test is a little different than previous tests, since patients only have to get the swab into their nostril — not all the way into the back of the throat like other tests. “So it’s a lot less intimidating,” said Alisa Occhionero, an emergency medical technician who’s been

administering tests in the county since December. Once the swab is done, patients carefully return it to an individual vial, seal it back up and pass it through a bus window to another staff member inside, who returns the sample to a double-sealed cooler bound for the lab. In all, the process takes just a handful of minutes and is 98% effective, according to Occhionero. The bus is in Beachfront Park near the KidTown parking lot on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; at Smith River Fire on Tuesdays; and in Klamath at Holiday Inn Express on Wednesdays. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Even though much of the attention on fighting the virus has turned to vaccinations, testing is still an important part of the community’s fight against the virus. “It’s really important because there are large swaths of the population that are unable to get vaccines that are still vulnerable,” Grow said. While vaccines remain in slim supply, testing can still help to reduce the spread of COIVD by identifying cases and getting them into isolation, according to grow. And beyond just the numbers, increased virus spread creates other risks, Grow said: The more the virus spreads, the higher chance it has to mutate and create new variants, like those that have begun to pop up across the globe. “If one of them ends up being more deadly and immune to the vaccine, then a lot of our work goes away,” Grow said. Right now, the site is helping the county’s student athletes get

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Del Norte Unified School District is open and welcoming students every day, just as the district has since September. Despite the COVID challenges, Superintendent Jeff Harris said his board, teachers and staff have worked relentlessly to keep the schools open. “We still have folks in our community who don’t know schools are open,” Harris told the Crescent City City Council on Monday. “Our schools have had students on campus since mid-September. We have run a hybrid program since Oct. 5. We’ve been open longer and more consistently than 97 percent of the state of California. While it’s not nearly to the extent we would want it to be, while we would love to see our students every day, we are open from our infant-toddler program to our adult education program.” Harris said he would love to reopen schools fully, with every child in class eight hours a day. But state requirements for social distancing make it impossible in Del Norte County. “The barrier that we’re facing that stops us from seeing them more is basically distance,” Harris said. He explained state requirements

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Above: After check in, those getting tested file into two bus-side lines to self-administer their swab. After sealing it up and passing it through a window, their test is on its way to the lab, and test results will return in two to five days. Bottom: The new OptumServe COVID-19 testing site is highly visible in Beachfront Park, and makes stops in Klamath and Smith River. Walk-ups are also offered.

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mandate each desk have two feet in front, back and on both sides that are empty. “That puts us at about half a class size,” Harris said. “That’s about where we are. If that size were to diminish, we could do more. My frustrations are the constantly shifting on our teachers, on our students and on our families.” Harris said he believes the fastest way to return schools to normal, with every student in class every day, is to amp up vaccinations. “I have a strong feeling as we move forward, vaccinations will be a component about returning fully to school,” Harris said. “It is not part of the vaccine plan that it will be mandatory. You may hear rumors, but we urge people to contact the schools directly to get accurate information.” Even with the challenges, Harris said some things are getting back to normal – sort of. “Sports are up and going,” Harris said. “We’re looking forward to seeing all the blue and gold on the streets.” Harris said Del Norte schools have hosted several sporting events. The one exception is football, where two players tested positive for COVID. As a result, the football schedule has been altered and the team will not open the week as

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Del Norte schools open for business By David Rupkalvis

Michael Sayre said he agreed with Fahning. “It is very difficult to understand in an emergency where we’re coming to grips with public health why we would property owners rights to have a fire that would impact multiple property owners,” Sayre said. “This is inconsistent, illogical and inappropriate for public health. I really think this needs to go to a no-fire zone, period.” Inscore, who has visited the area

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Like all schools in Del Norte County, Joe Hamilton School is open for students every week. scheduled this Friday. With the 2020-21 school year very unusual, Harris said the district is working on summer plans to help students who have fallen behind and help others who may have missed out on opportunities given during normal times. “We are looking at how do we mitigate some of the learning loss that happened the past 12 months,” he said. “We’re looking at a variety of summer projects, from summer school to being far, far, far from traditional summer school.” One element he discussed with

the council was the district’s swim lessons. Traditionally, fourth-grade students take swim lessons in the city pool every year. Both this year’s class and last year’s class missed out on that, but Harris said he is working with the city to get those kids into the pool, even if it’s not until the next school year. In closing his presentation, Harris said counties like Del Norte have suffered due to the statewide rules that are constantly changing and leaving little control in local Please see SCHOOLS, Page A4

Ten years later, local and national leaders are remembering the silver linings to come from the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and the tsunami devastation that followed. Crescent City’s sister city relationship with Rikuzentakata, Japan, was highlighted last week in an online celebration of the “unshakable friendship beyond borders” sparked by the earthquake March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 which struck off the northeast coast of Japan’s Tōhoku region and triggered a massive tsunami and a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. “As we look back over the last 10 years, and especially the last four years, so many things have happened that we could not have imagined,” said Blake Inscore, Crescent City councilor and former mayor. The relationship between the two cities started when Del Norte County students and community members discovered a boat from Takata High School in Rikuzentakata had washed up on South Beach two years after the tragedy. Upon the discovery, they set out to return the boat, Kamome, to its home city, which had been all but leveled in the disaster. Bill Steven, now retired, spearheaded the effort to return the boat while he was an undersheriff for the county. Steven appeared in Thursday’s video presentation about the sister city relationship. “A lot has happened in that time. We’ve had a lot of growth, we’ve had some extraordinary things happen, the sister city agreement and everything in between,” Steven said. “And it all started with Kamome, that boat that drifted up to this beach all those years ago, which was kind of the seed for what blossomed into what is now today and what it’s become.” Steven recounted the visits he’d made to Rikuzentakata with delegations from Del Norte County, and said the city had made great progress in rebuilding in the years since the disaster. “It was such a tragic thing to happen to both communities, especially over there, but the boat Kamome, that washed up on our beach, which I think was referred to as the ‘boat of hope’, ‘Kamome the boat of hope.’ And there’s so much truth in that — to have so much devastation and negativity occur, but then as the years go by, so many great things happen as a result of things washing up on our beach and what became years later, it’s amazing. It is hope.” Rikuzentakata Mayor Futoshi Toba, who had just been elected before the disaster struck, recounted how important the boat return effort and sister city relationship had been to the city. “I believe that if it had not been for our encounter with you, we would have surely lost hope,” Toba said through a translator. “And although our connection was initiated by the disastrous Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami, we are bonded by our mutually bitter experiences with tsunamis, as well Please see TSUNAMI, Page A10

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Barrick Sala Swepston 11/29/1993 - 03/08/2021

On March 8th, 2021, Barrick Zachary Sala Swepston, a loving son, brother, and

friend, passed away at the age of 27. Barrick was born in Bakersfield, CA, but grew up in Crescent City, CA, where he loved to participate in football, wrestling, and exploring the outdoors. In adulthood he moved to Wagoner, OK, where he lived with his father and spent his time hunting, fishing, and hiking. Barrick had a very creative spirit and loved to find the beauty in nature even when it meant dragging his family members along for the adventure. Barrick

loved and embraced his Cherokee heritage. Following their beliefs, his spirit has traveled to the source of the Illinois River and returned underground to transition to the spirit world. Barrick is survived by his parents Angie Boswell and Brian Swepston, step-parents Rusty Sala and Patty Swepston, and siblings Cassidy, Clara, and Sawyer Sala, whom he loved with all his heart. A private service has been held in Wagoner, OK for family members.

Del Norte senior commits to play for Oregon Tech By Ray Hamill For the Triplicate

Del Norte senior Jadence Clifton still doesn’t know for sure if she will get to play her final season in high school basketball later this spring, but she does know where she’ll be playing next year. The Warriors team captain recently accepted a full athletic scholarship to play college ball at Oregon Tech, signing a letter of commitment to play for the Hustlin’ Owls. And that’s not the only big news involving Clifton recently. Last month, she was nominated for the McDonald’s All-American Games, following in the footsteps of former teammate, Kaleya Sanchez, who also received the honor as a senior two years ago. Clifton, the Big 5 co-MVP last season, was one of 700 finalists nominated for the prestigious showcase game. In what has been an unusual and longer than expected offseason, Clifton has remained busy, working on her game and preparing for the season, even with all the uncertainty. The Humboldt-Del Norte League is tentatively planning for a short season to tip off in late May, but there remain many obstacles and logistics to overcome, including mandatory COVID testing for the players. The uncertainty, however, hasn’t slowed down the senior standout. “She’s been working out like crazy,” said Clifton’s father and head coach at Del Norte, Justin Clifton. “She’s stronger right now. She’s been working on her quickness and her strength.” Jadence is also closing in on some Del Norte High history and needs just 13 points

to pass Sanchez’s career scoring record at the school. Through three seasons with the varsity team, including an historic Big 5 and Dick Niclai championship season as a sophomore, Jadence has scored 1,463 points. Last season, she averaged 25.5 points, which led the North Coast Section and placed her among the top 10 scorers in the state. “There’s no limit for her,” Justin Clifton said. It also got her some notice at the college level, including some interest from Oregon Tech head coach Scott Meredith, a Humboldt County native who immediately liked what he saw from her. “Her offensive game just jumped off the screen at me,” Meredith said. “And her abil

ity to create a shot for herself when she’s well defended, even double teamed. She’s a very creative scorer. What she can do one-on-one you don’t often see from a high school kid.” For Jadence, the opportunity to play for a successful program at a school like Oregon Tech was too good to pass up. “It’s a great opportunity, not just for basketball but also to get a good education,” said the senior, who is still undecided on what major she will pursue “I’m super excited. They seemed very interested.” And naturally she’s hoping there will be a season this year, and that she can close out her high school career with a bang.

Ramona June Stout, 82, was born June 28, 1938, in Requa, California. She passed away on March 7, 2021, Crescent City, California. Graveside services were held. Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel. Dolores Z. Wedig, 89, born July 1, 1931, in Texas, passed away March 14, 2021, in Crescent City, California. Viewing to be held at Wier’s Mortuary Chapel Thursday, March 18, 2021, from 12 noon to 4 pm. Funeral services will be held at Grace Lu-theran Church Friday, March 19, 2021, at 10 am. Intermit will follow at the IOOF Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel. Please sign the family’s online guest book at wiersmortuary.com

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New Food Sovereignty Lab will promote research, indigenous representation, tribal collaboration

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Del Norte’s team poses for a photo.

Del Norte XC team holds last meet of the season The Del Norte High School cross country team lost a chance to compete in its district meet because of the ongoing slide on U.S. Highway 101. So coach Scott Lindsay held a mock meet for the runners so they could have a conclusion to the season. “I feel terrible for these poor kids,” Lindsay said. “They have worked really hard this year and didn’t get to show their abilities at the league meet. “The league refused to reschedule the meet as other sports were scheduled to start the following week.” Linsday set up a local course for the runners. Aaron Martinez finished first, in a time under 21 minutes. He was followed closely by the team’s lone senior, Kaleo Abasolo. “I’m very proud of how the kids handled this season, between the COVID-19 protocols and the land slide that derailed our last two meets, they kept their heads up and stayed positive. “I’m looking forward to next season being much more normal.”

Above: Kaleo Abasolo, Del Norte’s lone senior, leads Aaron Martinez and the rest of the team in the team’s season-ending mock meet. Below: Bobby Aflague runs in the team’s mock meet.

Pelican Bay Athletic Organization gets a new motto: Local Strong! PBAO began as a small non-profit in 1991, called Pelican Bay Athletic Association fund raising for CDC Olympics and Pelican Bay softball teams. Early fundraisers included golf tournaments and souvenir sales of hats, coins, shirts and motorcycle poker rides. Over the years, PBAO grew its volunteer base and expanded its support of community events by assisting with the annual Halloween Dance, Quarter Craze events and expanded partnerships with local youth sports in Del Norte and Curry counties. Organizers were happy raising $1,000 here and there but knew there was a better way to support local youth organizations through bigger fundraising efforts at the prison. Karla Bauer from the Pelican Bay ROCK program was instrumental in helping PBAO with the only fundraiser allowed inside the prison: Pelican Bay Food Sales. According to Vice President Mitch Jones, it’s a true winwin for local restaurants and local youth organizations, as all the food is ordered locally, supporting local businesses in Del Norte and Curry counties. Pelican Bay Food Sales is a massive organizational effort, with at least three months

of preparation; taking food orders from inmates who wish to support the chosen nonprofit agency, followed by local food pickup and delivery to the prison. It typically takes two separate food distribution days over two weekends to complete one Food Sales fundraiser. But the profits are worth the effort. Since the 2019 Pelican Bay Food Sales, PBAO has supported high school scholarship funds (Brookings and Del Norte), donated over

A groundbreaking facility at Humboldt State University is in the works to explore healthy, traditional Indigenous food systems and highlight Indigenous representation. Fundraising for the Department of Native American Studies Food Sovereignty Lab and Cultural Workspace, in development for several years, is underway. The lab will operate as a commercial kitchen, with a plant drying station and salmon pit for working with and preparing food, baskets and regalia. It will serve as a study and research space and will host university and community events. When complete, HSU will become the first university in California with a space dedicated to uplifting tribal sovereignty through the research, practice and preservation of food sovereignty. The Declaration of Nyéléni — an international coalition that explores Indigenous food sovereignty — defines food sovereignty as “the right of peoples to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods and their right to define their own food and agriculture systems.” Food is a complex subject, and its study is one of the most interdisciplinary fields imaginable. Agriculture is biology, geology, geography and more. Food systems are economics, are social sciences. Food is art and culture — a basic human need that suffers from social inequities and has significant ecological impacts. Studying food — and all of its multidisciplinary implications — is a natural fit for the Department of Native American Studies, which itself encompasses the studies of natural sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. NAS also incorporates knowledge sources from tribes around the country. Food has been uniquely impacted for native communities, with the loss of traditional knowledge, damage to food ecosystems and social and economic inequities that cause a lack of food resourc-

$27,000 to Operation Santa, $6,500 to the Oasis Shelter and most recently, a surprise check for over $12,000 to CASA Del Norte. The response from local restaurants and bakeries has been one of gratitude. To place an order for 2,700+ meals is a boost to their bottom line. The inmates are happy to participate and support the nonprofit recipient - resulting in elevated financial support of local youth athletics and programs. LOCAL STRONG!

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adjacent to the Native American Forum, Goudi’ni Gallery and Behavioral & Social Sciences building, will contain a fully functioning commercial kitchen for making traditional foods, regalia, baskets and medicines. A salmon pit will support traditional salmon preparation, like smoking, and a plant drying station will allow students to prepare and preserve native plants for use in the lab. The lab will function as a smart classroom, which will allow students to engage in remote learning — important for not only hosting national teaching, but reaching members of native communities who live in remote regions of Northern California. There is great potential for collaboration with botany and other natural resources programs. The space will also allow for the development of new cross-disciplinary research. Native American Studies Professor Kaitlin Reed points out that the lab will help generate and strengthen partnerships with local tribes, which will improve the ability for students to find internships and become involved in community projects. Additionally, the space can be used to host events with visiting indigenous scholars for workshops and presentations and will be used as a gathering space for regional tribes. Groundbreaking for the lab will take place this fall, as McDonald and others eagerly raise funds for the project’s development and continuation. A current crowdfunding campaign for stainless steel refrigerators, tables and counters has raised $11,000 of its $25,000 goal. On Friday, March 19, from 5-8 p.m., NAS students will host a Zoom fundraising event with live music, native comedians, silent auction and short film screening. “We want to focus on joy and bringing people together, which our community has been lacking in the past year,” says McDonald. Eventually, HSU Sponsored Programs intends to have a fund supporting the Lab’s ongoing need for food and materials.

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es for many tribes. For many people, food and subsistence practices are one of the few ways to maintain tribal traditions after hundreds of years of cultural erasure. Native American scholar and activist Winona LaDuke referred to food sovereignty as “an affirmation of who we are as Indigenous peoples and… one of the most surefooted ways to restore our relationship with the world around us. We believe that reviving our relationship with food and food sovereignty will enable us to rebuild that relationship.” The Food Sovereignty Lab was born out of discussions in a Fall 2019 Indian Natural Resource Practices course taught by Cutcha Risling Baldy, NAS chair and professor. More than 20 students from 12 majors discussed a number of projects they were interested in taking on for the course, says Environmental Science & Management student Amanda McDonald, who is also a research assistant for the food lab. They knew they wanted something that was tangible and would have a lasting impact on campus and the community, and explored Indigenous representation at other universities, such as Fresno State’s Native Plant Garden and UC Santa Cruz’s TEK learning garden. With food sovereignty a recurring topic in their field, they landed on the idea of a food-centered space for native community, research and support. McDonald and other students kept up the momentum after the class ended, working to make their plans a reality. Last spring, Carrie Tully, a graduate student in Environment & Community, and Cody Henrikson, an undergraduate in Native American Studies and Biology, won second place in the CSU Student Research Competition for their presentation, “Imagining an Indigenized Campus.” In consultation with indigenous students, staff, faculty and community members, Tully and Henrikson proposed the Food Sovereignty Lab to improve Indigenous representation on campus. The lab, located in the former Hilltop Marketplace,

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Questions about COVID-19 vaccines? We have answers. By Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath Many Americans have questions about COVID-19 vaccines – and rightfully so. There’s lots of information out there, and researchers are learning new details about the virus daily. But the science is very clear: Getting communities vaccinated is a crucial step to returning to “normal” life. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about COVID -19 vaccines: Should I get the vaccine with pre-existing conditions? People with certain pre-existing conditions, including cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease, are more likely to experience severe complications from contracting COVID-19. For this reason, they’re strongly encouraged to get vaccinated. In clinical trials, the COVID-19 vaccines showed similar safety and effectiveness in folks with some

underlying medical conditions as in patients without pre-existing conditions. Talk to your doctor in more detail about your specific concerns before getting vaccinated. Are there side-effects to the vaccine? Yes, it’s possible to have side-effects to the COVID-19 vaccine. Side-effects vary depending on the individual and the vaccine. Many people may have mild side effects, including pain or redness at the site of the injection, fatigue, headache, muscle ache, fever and chills. Most let up within a day. Although rare, some people have reported allergic reactions to the vaccines. An extraordinarily tiny fraction of vaccine recipients have experienced anaphylaxis - a severe allergic reaction that can impair people’s breathing. However, you’re about six times more likely to be struck by lightning than you are to experience anaphylaxis from a COVID-19 vaccine. Speak with your doctor or

visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more details. Where do I get vaccinated? The federal government is delivering vaccine shipments in bulk to states, which are then responsible for distributing the doses to different vaccination sites, such as pharmacies and clinics. Therefore, the vaccine is available in different places in different states. Depending on your state, you may be able to get the vaccine at a healthcare site (like a doctor’s office, pharmacy, hospital) or a temporary clinic (like a school gymnasium, community center, church or library). Visit your state health department website or www. covidvaccinefacts.org/states to learn where and when you can receive a vaccine. Will I still need to wear a mask and practice social distancing after I get vaccinated?

Yes. Research shows vaccines protect individuals from contracting and experiencing severe reactions to COVID-19. However, it’s possible to spread the virus to people post-vaccination. Until we know for sure there is minimal risk of infecting others post-vaccination, you should continue to wear a mask and practice social distancing. More questions? Visit www.covidvaccinefacts.org to find a comprehensive list of answers related to vaccine technologies, clinical trials, the FDA-approval process, and more. Michelle McMurry-Heath, a physician scientist, is president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. She previously served as a senior official in the FDA’s Center for Devices and Regulatory Health, the top science and health legislative aide for Sen. Joe Lieberman, and on President Obama’s science transition team.

An Idaho congressman aims to dump dams By Rocky Barker Rep. Mike Simpson is a conservative Republican from Idaho whose concept of wildness in the 1990s was going into the rough at a golf course. He fought higher taxes and remains a strong advocate for gun and states rights. But he changed as he waged a 13-year campaign to protect the Boulder-White Cloud Mountains in central Idaho. He began hiking the area, finding it a place of God. “The streams, the lakes, the forests are His cathedral, and you don’t desecrate a cathedral, you preserve it,” he said in 2014. The next year Congress unanimously passed his bill to protect three areas of the White Clouds totaling 256,000 acres, enough to put him among the likes of wilderness icons Sen. Frank Church and former Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus. But he wasn’t through. In 2018, Simpson walked into the meadows of a stream in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Recreation Area. In the water he saw a three-foot female salmon that had survived an 870-mile trip to the Pacific Ocean and back. He came back to the meadow in 2019, where he watched a female salmon dig a redd, or nest, out of the gravel for her eggs. Her tail was beaten down to the flesh as hook-jawed red males darted in and out, competing to spread their milt to

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districts. He told the council, the city and community members should reach out to the state and ask for greater local control. “I don’t think Sacramento listens to Del Norte County,” he said. “We were one of the last in the state to get vaccinated. When we talk to the state about the needs of our community, we get lip service. They say, we know. What they don’t know is they don’t know the toll this is taking on our tribal communities, on our families, on

impregnate the eggs. It’s the billion bill: Power produced way it’s been done for thouby the downed dams would sands of generations. be replaced, the electric grid “These are the most inthroughout the Northwest credible creatures I think that upgraded, alternatives found God has created,” Simpson for farmers shipping grain, said. “We shouldn’t mess and billions of dollars would with it.” go toward economic developYet we ment. have, and $17 Simpson billion in fixes made sure later, salmon there was are still going something for extinct beeveryone in cause of dams the four states that block of Oregon, them from Washington, spawning. Idaho and Simpson Montana. recounted the There were story at a 2019 billions for conference in improving Rocky Barker Boise. Listenwater qualing were farmers who ship ity, and a shift in control their grain on barges from over the dollars that pay for Lewiston, Idaho; Nez Perce salmon conservation, from tribal leaders; and power a federal agency to a panel producers who depend on the convened by the states and four Snake River dams that Indian tribes. The bill would block salmon. But how to create the Lower Snake River move the ball? National Recreation Area, Biologists for 20 years or replacing reservoirs with the more have said removing rapids of a free-flowing 100the four dams - half of the mile stretch of river. eight between Idaho and the The price for salmon Pacific - was key. advocates would be a 35-year Simpson began the tedious moratorium on litigation and process of meetings – 300 a license extension of 35 of them - with everyone years for other dams in the involved in the salmon-dam region. This is a high price, conundrum. He asked: Could as conservation advances for the four dams be destroyed, salmon since the ‘90s have pulling salmon back from come about mostly through extinction? Could people lawsuits. depending on the dams be But the price is worth the made whole? risk. I watched the Elwha Simpson answered “yes” River’s dams come down to both questions this Febin Western Washington in ruary by unveiling his $33.5 2011, and saw how quickly our economy, on our students and emotional well-being of our kids - the number of students who have expressed suicidal deviations, depression, anxiety. In some ways it is criminal what our county has been put through in times when, maybe, there were other alternatives.” Mayor Jason Greenough told Harris the city would do all it could to support the schools. “I know I get frustrated on a daily basis on the one-sizefits-all that comes out of Sacramento, and COVID is no different,” Greenough said.

the steelhead returned to their former abundance, along with salmon and even birds and other species. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has said he plans to carry President Biden’s “Build Back Better” infrastructure bill through the budget reconciliation process, to avoid a filibuster and require only Democratic votes to pass. Simpson wants his proposal to move with that bill. For now it’s in the hands of the region’s Democratic Senators: Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley of Oregon, Jon Tester of Montana, and especially Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray of Washington. One veto could kill the bill. But Simpson has convinced a powerful group he’s serious, and President Biden, if he’s serious about environmental justice, should get on board, too. Shannon Wheeler, chairman of the Nez Perce Tribe Executive Council, told me the absence of salmon for the last 65 years has left a void in the landscape and in the lives of the Nez Perce. Now, he said, “There is potential for a lot of healing with this legislation.”

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Proposal process opened March 11, 2021 and closes April 1, 2021at 5:00 pm. Published March 19 and 26, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311636 --------------------------------------------IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ACALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL Get NORTE 450 H Street Room 209 age Crescent City, CA 95531 844Evelyn Diane Petition of: Wiseman CASE NO. CVPT-21-1073

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Evelyn Diane You Wiseman thisfiled a petition with this court for a plantdecree changing names as ce tofollows: greenPresent name: Evelyn Diane long.Wiseman obility.to Proposed name: Olivia Hope plantBlackwood plants 50/50THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter d in 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 ent 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 hi. is scheduled to be heard and 954- must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, alph the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 14, 2021 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: ONE The address of the court is same t as noted above.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INTERNET AUCTION ON MAY 14-17, 2021 OF TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES On January 26, 2021, I, Barbara M. Lopez, Del Norte County Tax Collector, was directed to conduct a public auction sale by the Board of Supervisors of Del Norte County, California. The tax defaulted properties listed below are subject to the tax collector’s power of sale and have been approved for sale by a resolution dated 01/26/2021 of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors. The sale will be conducted on the internet at www.bid4assets.com/DelNorte, beginning on Friday, May 14, 2021, at 8:00 AM PST, and ending on Monday, May 17, 2021, at the posted closing time, PST, as a public auction to the highest bidder for not less than the minimum bid as shown on this notice. Any parcel remaining may be reoffered at a reduced price, at www.bid4assets.com/DelNorte beginning, Friday June 18, and ending on Monday June 21, 2021, at the posted closing time. Any new parties of interest shall be notified in accordance with Revenue and Taxation Code section 3701. A computer workstation will be available to persons who need one at the Tax Collector’s Office, 981 H Street, Suite 150, Crescent City, CA, 95531 during regular business hours. The County and its employees are not liable for the failure of any electronic equipment that may prevent a person from participating in the sale. Due diligence research is incumbent on the bidder as all properties are sold as is. The winning bidder is legally obligated to purchase the property. Transfer taxes will be added to and collected with the purchase price. Only bids submitted via the Internet will be accepted. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.bid4assests.com/DelNorte by Monday, May 10, 2021. At the time of registration, bidders must submit a refundable deposit of $500.00 electronically at bid4assests.com/DelNorte. The deposit will be applied to the successful bidder’s purchase price. Full payment and deed information indicating how title should be vested is required by 5:00pm PST, Thursday May 20, 2021, three (3) business days after the sale closes. Terms of payment may include and are limited to EFT, wire transfers and cashier’s checks. The right of redemption will cease on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 5:00 PM PST and properties not redeemed will be offered for sale. If a parcel is not sold, the right of redemption will revive and continue up to the close of business on the last business day prior to the next scheduled tax sale. If the properties are sold, parties of interest as defined in California Revenue and Taxation Code section 4675, have a right to file a claim with the county for any excess proceeds from the sale. Excess proceeds are the amount of the highest bid in excess of the liens and costs of the sale that are required to be paid from the sale proceeds. Notice will be given to parties of interest, pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code section 3692(e) if excess proceeds result from the sale. Additional information may be obtained by visiting the Tax Collector’s website at www.co.del-norte.ca.us, by contacting the tax collector at 981 H Street, Suite 150, Crescent City, California or calling (707) 464-7283. ASSESSMENT NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION: The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the assessor’s office. The properties that are the subject of this notice are situated in Del Norte County, California, and are described as follows: Assessment # 103-042-011-000 105-150-016-000 105-150-024-000 106-031-022-000 106-112-033-000 107-042-009-000 107-062-010-000 107-251-003-000 108-301-008-000 108-320-008-000 110-080-017-000 110-080-021-000 110-090-022-000 110-210-060-000 110-282-037-000 110-360-002-000 115-072-036-000 115-264-008-000 115-280-025-000 116-051-006-000 116-104-002-000 116-202-035-000 117-020-053-000 117-041-002-000 117-041-010-000 117-110-005-000 117-142-002-000 117-142-004-000 117-146-002-000 118-030-023-000 118-080-013-000

Assessee Richards, Murray L. & Shirley A. Dewolf, William H. Pasley, Lillian M. 2011 Trust Hamre, James Scott Madden, Robert F. Botelho, Wayne Walter Estate of Gold, David A. Williams, Sean; Williams, Adrian Williams, Sean; Williams, Adrian Bicknell, Kathleen D. Harper Jean 2004 Trust; Harper, Jerry M. Lopez. Pedro R; Villaluazo, Ma Del Carmen De Lopez Lewis, Patricia Ann Cassidy, Raymond T. Estate Of Ray, Arthur B Estate Of Evans Family 2005 Trust Popham, Connie Sarratt, Margie Lee; Allen, Ashley Nicole Wendt, Marie D. Williams, Clifford A. & Diana M. Lighter, Ula A. Reed, John A. & Tina D. McNamara & Peepe Arcata Snider, David L. Estate of Thompson, Patty McNamara & Peepe Corporation Ngyuen, Tu Wheatley, Venus N. Heverly, Earl Water; Jones, Dennis L. Gould, Tonia Malone, Peter F. & Erin J.

Minimum Bid $19,300 $8,900 $12,700 $3,800 $36,300 $1,500 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $25,000 $12,800 $12,600 $14,700 $4,000 $2,000 $3,000 $14,000 $5,000 $1,400 $5,000 $1,900 $19,400 $10,000 $3,600 $5,000 $10,000 $5,000 $5,000 $1,800 $15,400 $13,000

Assessment # 118-100-015-000 118-100-022-000 120-040-034-000 127-220-036-000 & 127-220-052-000 127-250-010-000 140-103-006-000 140-140-004-000 140-150-007-000 141-202-004-000 141-202-005-000 141-202-013-000 141-202-018-000 141-211-012-000 141-212-002-000 141-212-012-000 141-212-023-000 141-213-008-000 141-213-009-000 141-215-015-000 141-215-022-000 141-222-001-000 141-222-003-000

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Russ, Elaine Lanco Enterprises Inc Del Ponte, Harold Estate of Turner, Sherri; Turner, Tamara Hunsaker, La Nelle; Heaton, Olive H. Roberts, Paul/Charlotte Trust Melone, Daniel Estate of Ceccato, Domenick Mariano Burger, Dave Jerry/Sheryl Ann Trust; Repka, Garry Lewis, Ben & Marcelia Johnson, Ross L. & Kerry L. Alarcon, Albert P. Jr; Alarcon, Darla K. Adamich, Edward W. & Nell-Rae Lopez, Carlos M.; Gaduno, Maricela Kieswetter, Frances Samuels Family Trust 1989; Letson, Juanita J. Wheat Family Trust 1994 Wheat Family Trust 1994

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I certify under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Barbara M. Lopez, Del Norte County Tax Collector, State of California. Executed at Crescent City, Del Norte, CA on 3/15/2021, Published in the Triplicate on March 19, 26, and April 2, 2021. NOTICE OF SEALED BID SALE ON MAY 17, 2021 OF TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES On January 26, 2021, I, Barbara M. Lopez, Del Norte County Tax Collector, was directed to conduct a sealed bid sale by the Board of Supervisors of Del Norte County, California. The tax defaulted properties listed below are subject to the tax collector’s power of sell and have been approved for sale by a resolution, dated 01/26/2021, of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors. I will publicly open the sealed bids submitted and sell the properties at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 17, 2021 in Suite 150, at 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. Each property will be sold to the highest bidder among the qualified bidders for not less than the minimum bid as shown on this notice. Due diligence research is incumbent on the bidder as all properties are sold as is. The winning bidder is legally obligated to purchase the property. Transfer taxes will be added to and collected with the purchase price. The right of redemption will cease on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 5:00 PM, and properties not redeemed will be offered for sale. If the parcel is not sold, the right of redemption will revive and continue up to the close of business on the last business day prior to the commencement of the next scheduled tax sale. Any parcel remaining may be reoffered at a reduced price, at 10:00 AM on Monday July 19, 2021. The right of redemption will revive for any property purchased, if payment in full is not received by the close of business on the date specified by the tax collector. If the properties are sold, parties of interest as defined in California Revenue and Taxation Code section 4675, have a right to file a claim with the county for any excess proceeds from the sale. Excess proceeds are the amount of the highest bid in excess of the liens and costs of the sale that are required to be paid from the sale proceeds. Notice will be given to parties of interest, pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code section 3692(e), if excess proceeds result from the sale. Additional information may be obtained by visiting the Tax Collector’s website at www.co.del-norte.ca.us, by contacting the tax collector at 981 H Street, Suite 150, Crescent City, California or calling (707) 464-7283. ASSESSMENT NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION: The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the assessor’s office. The properties that are the subject of this notice are situated in Del Norte County, California, and are described as follows: Assessment # 106-111-047-000 112-038-002-000 112-102-007-000 112-114-003-000 115-142-007-000 115-251-010-000 115-253-018-000 115-254-010-000 115-254-011-000 115-255-011-000 115-280-020-000 115-280-022-000 141-140-006-000

Assessee Schlichting, Kathy J. Schado, Paul Trustee Ferrara, Nicolas Sr. Fugate, Kevin; Lopez, R. Blaine Fitzgerald, Dorene Jane; Hooper, D.W. Renae, James Bowers, Diane Enriquez, Luciano Federico Enriquez, Luciano Federico Jawed, Mohammad K. & Nargas Schlichting, Kathy J. Callaghan, Daniel T. Jackson, Robert Seeley

Minimum Bid $1,500 $2,000 $1,900 $2,500 $1,500 $4,200 $3,300 $1,600 $1,600 $1,900 $1,500 $2,000 $1,600

I certify under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Barbara M. Lopez, Del Norte County Tax Collector, State of California. Executed at Crescent City, Del Norte, CA on 3/15/2021, Published in the Triplicate on March 19, 26, and April 2, 2021.

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE MINI STOR-IT 97992 Shopping Center Dr., Harbor, OR. 541-469-4420 On Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021, the contents of units owned by Angel Forester, Nichole Vasquez, Brandon Campbell and Marcia Huss will be sold to foreclose liens for non-payment of rent and any expenses of this sale pursuant to ORS 87.685. Call for viewing appointment 3/22-3/31 before 6:00 PM. Sealed bids may be submitted until 5:00 PM on 3/31/2021. Mini Stor-it reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Published March 19 and 26, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P311563 --------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Ace of Fades Barbershop The following person/s is/are doing business as: Ace of Fades Barbershop 1329 Northcrest 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: not applicable 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: Eriberto Lopez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/1/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20210032 Publish: March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311080 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Room 209 Crescent City, CA 95531 Petition of: Dolores Sola CASE NO. CVPT2021-1062 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Dolores Sola filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Ronnie Joseph Caron to Proposed name: Triton Ronnie Joseph Caron 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: April 23, 2021 Time: 9:00 am Dept.: TWO 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: March 2, 2021 /s/ Robert F. Cochran, Judge of the Superior Court Published: March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311069

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Household & Misc. Items Unit No. E-12 Emeterio Lopez 1775 Northcrest Dr., #16 Crescent City, CA 95531 Household & Misc. Items Unit No. #33 Jolene Hanson 1127 Gainard St. Crescent City, CA 95531 LIEN SALE WILL BE HELD: Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Humboldt Moving & Storage 1528 Northcrest Dr. Crescent City, CA 95531 Publish:\~ March 12 & 19, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311066 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Stumble & Relish The following person/s is/are doing business as: Stumble & Relish 10120 U.S. Highway 199 Gasquet, CA 95543 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 04/01/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Susan Stewart This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/2/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20210033 Publish: March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311050

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The following person/s is/are doing business as: Inprinting: 3D Printing & Filament Services 100 Wetherell Lane #13 Gasquet, CA 95543 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 02/28/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Shawn Dean This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/22/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20210027 Publish: March 12, 19, 26, and April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T309945 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: WENDELINE JO ANN BERNHARDT, fna WENDELINE DUSTER, aka WENDELINE DUSTER BERNHARDT, Deceased. Case No. 21PB01230 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Philip Bernhardt has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at c/o K.R. Olin, Attorney at Law, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, K.R. Olin, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415. DATED AND FIRST PUBLISHED this 5th day of March, 2021. /s/ K.R. Olin KR. Olin, 0 SB #903547

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Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415 (541)469-2669 kro@wavelaw.com Published: March 5, 12, 19, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P310139 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: JOHN HENRY WALSH, Deceased. Case No. 21PB01013 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mary Angela Case has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at c/o K.R. Olin, Attorney at Law, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, K.R. Olin, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415. DATED AND FIRST PUBLISHED this 5th day of March, 2021. /s/ K.R. Olin K. R. Olin, OSB #903547 Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415 (541)469-2669 kro@wavelaw.com Pulished: March 5, 12, and 19, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P310000

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Public Notices IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Room 209 Crescent City, CA 95531 Petition of: Jason Keith Quillen CASE NO. CVPT2021-1030 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Jason Keith Quillen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Jason Keith Quillen to Proposed name: Jason Keith Dickinson 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: 4/9/2021 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: ONE 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: Feb. 23, 2021 /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court Published: March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T310200

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Public Notices IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA, YAVAPAI COUNTY Regarding the Matter of: RANDY BURDETT, Petitioner and MICHELLE OLSON, Respondent V 1300DO 201280061 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CHILD LEAL DECISION-MAKING NOTICE Pursuant to Rule 91, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure (ARFLP), a Petition for Modification of Legal DecisionMaking has been filed. A copy of the Petition is attached to this Notice. You have 20 days from the date you were served with this Notice and the Petition to file a Response with the Superior Court of Arizona in Yavapai County, unless otherwise ordered by this Court. If you choose to file a Response, you are required to provide a copy to the other party or his or her attorney if s/he has one. If you choose not to file a Response, the Judicial Officer may enter an Order that affects your legal decision-making rights, with or without a hearing. To respond, file a Response with the Clerk of the Superior Court at one of the following addresses: Clerk of Superior Courthouse Yavapai County Courthouse 120 South Cortez Street Prescott, AZ 86303 Clerk of Superior Court Yavapai County Superior Court 2840 North Commonwealth Drive Camp Verde, AZ 86322 No sooner than five (5) days after expiration of the time permitted for the filling of the response, either party or attorney shall provide a Request for Order

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CITY OF CRESCENT CITY CITY COUNCIL VACANCY The City of Crescent City is currently accepting applications for temporary appointment to the City Council. The temporary appointment will last until the general municipal election is held on November 1, 2022 to fill the remainder of the term (through November 2024). This vacancy will be appointed by the City Council. Applicants must reside within the city limits (Gov. Code § 349) and be 18 years of age or older, and a registered voter. The City Council is comprised of a five-person board and is the sole legislative body of the City. Crescent City is a general law city and adheres to a Council-Manager form of government. Council Members are expected to make potentially significant time commitments to both learning the job of Council Member as well as regular attendance at Council meetings and various boards and commissions. Regular City Council meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month via Zoom at 5:00 p.m., however, there are often special meetings and workshops scheduled. If you are interested in applying for the position of Council Member, please complete an application and supplemental questionnaire which can be picked up at City Hall, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, or on our website at www.crescentcity.org. Please call City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Patch at City Hall at 707-464-7483, ext. 223 for more information. All applications must be turned in to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. March 26, 2021, at City Hall. If you submit your application on the deadline, please place your application in an envelope addressed to the City Clerk and place it in the Water Department’s drop box located outside at 377 J Street. Approved applicants will be interviewed at a special meeting of the City Council on March 30, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Council may make a decision at the special meeting or may direct staff to place the matter on a future agenda for action. Robin Patch, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst 377 J Street Crescent City, CA 707-464-7483 • www.crescentcity.org

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Neekeechu Artistry The following person/s is/are doing business as: Neekeechu Artistry 111 10th St. 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: 02/26/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Larissa Sanderson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/26/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20210028 Publish: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T310532 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY In the Matter of the Estate of: SHARON E. WARNER, Deceased. Case No. 21PB01429 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Shannon Warner has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with proper vouchers attached, to Sharon Warner c/o Paul Pierson, 16210 E. Hoffeldt Lane #6, Brookings, OR 97415 within 30 days after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Paul Pierson. DATED: February 24, 2021. /s/ Paul Pierson, OSB #88288 Attorney for Personal Representative Published: March 5, 12, and 19, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P310334

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POLICE BLOTTER 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. Excerpts from the call logs of the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department: Wednesday, March 10 • At 4:24 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 100 block of Clyde Street after a caller re-ported she was threatened by her ex. • At 9:20 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 100 block of Leif Circle after a caller said a person trespassed on his property and harassed his son. • At 9:38 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 400 block of Cummins Road after a caller said she called

her husband to take her to the hospital and instead he started physically hurting her. • At 11:39 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 400 block of Macken Avenue after a caller reported someone broke his window. • At 1:05 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 300 block of National Boulevard after a call-er reported a woman was threatening to burn the property she manages. • At 1:37 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 900 block of Hobbs Wall Road after a caller reported some horses were stolen. • At 2:34 p.m., police responded to the 800 block of Small Avenue after a caller reported someone broke a window and tried to break into their building. • At 4:04 p.m., police responded to the 800 block of 3rd Street after a caller asked

Thursday, March 11 • At 2:28 a.m., police responded to the 300 block of 5th Street after a caller reported seeing someone looking in his kitchen window. • At 5:17 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 200 block of Chevy Chase Way after a caller said his wife called and asked him to call police, saying she had a gun. • At 8:46 a.m., police reSmith River, was convicted sponded to the 400 block of of domestic battery and was Cooper Avenue after a caller sentenced to three years of probation, 13 days in jail and reported a large trash pile burning beside their home. a fine of $920. • At 12:38 p.m., sheriff’s Elvy Loya, 18, of Phoenix, deputies responded to the Ariz., was convicted of DUI 2000 block of Northcrest and was sentenced to three Drive after a call-er reported years of probation, two days someone was damaging his mom’s property. in jail and a fine of $1,864. • At 1:20 p.m., the Del Kristopher Ray Moak, 34, of Crescent City, was convicted of DUI and driving without a license (three times) and was sentenced to 45 days in jail and a fine of $3,316. Larry Dewayne Moore, 63, of Crescent City, was convicted of battery on a spouse/cohabitant and was sentenced to three years of probation, 16 days in jail and a fine of $920. Anthony Paul Murillo, 22, of Crescent City, was convicted of assault by force, likely to produce great bodily injury and was sentenced to two years in prison and a fine of $370. Travis Thomas Pathway, 45, of Brookings, Ore., was convicted of DUI and was sentenced to three years of probation, two days in jail and a fine of $1,864. Thomas Lloyd Patton, 47, of Crescent City, was convicted of threatening crime with intent to terrorize and was sentenced to one year of probation, 33 days in jail and a fine of $630. Jose Alfredo Perez, 45, of Smith River, was convicted of violating probation and was sentenced to three years in jail and a fine of $300. Kimberly Kay Spear, 55, of Crescent City, was convicted of inflicting corporal injury on spouse and was sentenced to three years of probation, 28 days in jail and a fine of $920. Kenneth Wayne Wyckoff, 57, of Crescent City, was convicted of violating parole and was sentenced to 90 days in jail.

Criminal Convictions Alvaro DaSilvaCostaNeto, 40, of Rimrock, Ariz., was convicted of DUI and was sentenced to three years of probation, two days in jail and a fine of $1,864. Christie Lou Folkins, 36, of Crescent City, was convicted of inflicting corporal injury on spouse or cohabitant and was sentenced to three years of probation, one day in jail and a fine of $920. Robert Ryan Freeman, 39, of Crescent City, was convicted of violating probation six times and was sentenced to 120 days in jail. Jorge Omar Gonzalez , 21, of Crescent City, was convicted of driving without a license and was sentenced to one year of probation, one day in jail and a fine of $634. Cathy Cecelia Hicks, 48, of Crescent City, was convicted of inflicting corporal injury on spouse or cohabitant and was sentenced to three years in prison and a fine of $370. Guenter Benjamin Spanky Jenkies, 22, of Roseville, was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon other than firearm and battery on a spouse or cohabitant and was sentenced to three years of probation, 241 days in jail and a fine of $1,550. Lane Michael Johnson, 23, of Crescent City, was convicted of giving false information to an officer and violating parole and was sentenced to 135 days in jail and a fine of $630. David Harris Kinder, 49, of Crescent City, was convicted of wet/reckless driving and hit and run and was sentenced to one year of probation, four days in jail and a fine of $2,138. Craig Brent Knehans, 58, of Huntington Beach, was convicted of inflicting corporal injury on spouse or cohabitant and was sentenced to two years in prison and a fine of $370. Eli Josiah Larson, 19, of

for a welfare check on a woman who is screaming. • At 4:12 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1900 block of Northcrest Drive after a caller reported someone was trapping cats. • At 6:45 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 300 block of Elk Valley Road after a caller reported a person hit her in the back of the head and pushed her. • At 8:28 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 13400 block of Highway 101 in Smith River after a caller reported her husband wouldn’t let her out of the car.

Norte Ambulance responded to the 1500 block of Thompson Creek Road in Selma after a caller reported the road collapsed and a tree fell on a vehicle that had people trapped inside. • At 1:37 p.m., the Crescent City Fire Department responded to the 200 block of Waldo Street after a caller reported someone was burning trash in a barrel. • At 2:55 p.m., police responded to the 500 block of Highway 101 after a caller reported some-one was attempting to light things on fire. • At 4:27 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2500 block of Roy Avenue after a caller re-ported his neighbor had been stealing from her caretaker. • At 5:47 p.m., police responded to the 400 block of Highway 101 after a caller reported seeing someone yelling for help. • At 6:42 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to Chapman in Klamath after a caller reported someone started a fire that was closing in on a trailer. • At 7:23 p.m., police responded to the 1200 block of 6th Street after a caller reported an angry customer tried to attack him and waiting by the back door. Friday, March 12 • At 12:34 a.m., the Del Norte Ambulance respond-

ed to the 1200 block of 6th Street after a caller said someone approached his window complaining about foot pain, but the said he was being chased by ghosts. • At 3:29 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to Highway 199 in Hiouchi after a caller reported someone just opened her back door. • At 8:15 a.m., police responded to the 1100 block of 9th Street after a caller reported a cargo trailer was stolen from the property. • At 10:13 a.m., the Crescent City Fire Department responded to the Split Star Case after a caller reported an unattended fire. • At 11:12 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of Walton Street after a caller reported his friend took his rental car, leaving him stranded. • At 12:25 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1200 block of McNamara Road after a call-er reported someone stole equipment from the yard and the equipment was recovered from suspects. • At 1:59 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Washington and Lafayette after a caller reported he was rear-ended and was threatened by the other driver. • At 2:26 p.m., police responded to the 400 block of M Street after multiple callers reported a driver

pulled his car into a parking lot recklessly, danced on top of the vehicle and sped off. • At 3:31 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1300 block of Jordan Street after a caller said someone threatened her and chased her out of the house. • At 5:04 p.m., the Del Norte Ambulance responded to the area of Myrtle and Railroad after a car ran into a tree. • At 5:58 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 900 block of Pacific Avenue after a caller reported someone walked out to the sidewalk while wearing no clothes. • At 6:11 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1800 block of Parkway Street after a caller said her babysitter called her and told her someone was causing a disturbance at the home. • At 9:08 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1400 block of Hobbs Wall Road after a caller reported her husband pushed her. • At 10:24 p.m., police responded to the area of 7th and L street after a caller reported a vehicle ran into multiple signs and took off. • At 11:51 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 900 block of Washington Boulevard after a caller reported a person came into the store carrying a knife and originally refused to leave.

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as by the similarities of our two cities alike, and I am hoping that we continue our exchanges with each other in many areas.” The relationship has gained other recognition, with a joint resolution from both the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors and city council of Crescent City recognizing the disaster’s anniversary last week. The state legislature recognized the relationship in 2019 with a resolution sponsored by Senator Mike McGuire, who also addressed attendees Thursday.

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back to fields and courts with regular testing. But it’s been frequented by others wondering why there’s a big blue bus in the park, like visitors, walkers and others who find themselves nearby. The unit could turn into a vaccination site — OptumServe has run some vaccination sites across the state, with mixed success — but any plans to that effect haven’t yet been formalized or announced. According to Occhionero, though use of the county’s testing service has declined from a few months ago as people get more used to the

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“The devastating tsunami of 2011 that struck Del Norte County, it’s still fresh on all of our minds,” McGuire said, referring to the damage done to the Crescent City harbor. “And while that damage and the debris have been cleaned up, it’s had a lasting impact on the community here in Crescent City.” In addition to highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness across the state and world, McGuire said the disaster connected the two countries. “The tragedies between both countries, they brought us closer together, with the hard working residents of Del Norte County leading the way,” McGuire said.

Leaders from both communities expressed their intention to continue the sister city relationship. “No one could have anticipated what would happen on March 11, 2011. And no one knows what the future holds. But we do know this: we have a shared responsibility to build a better future for our children,” Inscore said. “Sister city relationships provide that opportunity to build for generations to come.” Event organizers spotlighted several other people-to-people programs, like the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund established by the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern Califor-

nia just after the earthquake, and the Tomodachi Initiative youth exchange program established with the U.S.-Japan Council. Toru Maeda, the consul general of Japan in San Francisco whose office sponsored the event, addressed the audience, expressing thanks for the support the country received after the disaster. “On behalf of the people and government of Japan, I’d like to express my sincere appreciation to those who have supported us, not only by generous funds and organized efforts, but also with warm hearts,” Maeda said. “Although Japan suffered great devastation, reconstruction is now steadily in

progress and new friendships have emerged among people who were involved in the relief and reconstruction.” John Roos, who was the U.S. ambassador to Japan at the time of the earthquake, recounted the day of the earthquake and how the embassy’s staff began its response to the devastation. “At that moment, we knew something big was happening, though we had no idea the extent of the challenge that would unfold in the coming days, weeks and months,” Roos said. “I knew right then that we would do anything and everything in our power to help our Japa-

nese friends.” The U.S. support for the country exemplified the strength of the relationship between the two countries, Roos said. “To this very day when I think about the events of 10 years ago, it is the importance of people-to-people connections that stands out to me the most. It is these connections that get us through the challenging times, and are strengthened because of them,” Roos said. “The strong cooperation between our two countries didn’t just happen on its own. It was the product of decades of working together with a shared vision and common values.”

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my fire chief, and their ability to come to a happy medium with what some people want versus what other people want.” Before the vote, Mayor Jason Greenough said the ordinance was a good compromise. “I do believe this is a compromise between completely banning it and allowing property owners to use their property,” Greenough said. “With that said, I do believe it is very restrictive. I don’t see a lot of people using this. I think it will completely stop people from using this stretch of beach. It’s obviously not a perfect balance, but I do think it’s a good balance.” Inscore then made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilman Beau Smith and Greenough also voted in favor.

virus, the mobile unit is still an important tool for those who’ve already received a dose of the vaccine, since the high-but-not-perfect efficacy of the vaccine means they’re not completely out of the woods yet. “We’re trying to tell people, just because you got your vaccine doesn’t mean you’re completely immune,” Occhionero said. That level of safety could take until the vast majority of the population is vaccinated, a target that could still be months away as doses remain in limited supply. “Until that happens, this is one of the only ways we are able to control the spread,” Grow said. Photos by Zack Demars

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to get a better understanding, explained the ordinance was a compromise aimed at protecting the rights of all beachfront property owners. “As is the case with every ordinance we put into the books, this may not be the final decision we or future councils make,” he said. “I appreciate the public comment, but I do think we need to put something on the books that provides enforcement to our fire chief and our chief of police.” Wright, has consistently opposed the ordinance, said he, too, walked the area. “How I feel about this hasn’t changed,” he said. “I would like to say I support my police chief and I support

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The generational push that brought BerkshireHathaway to the table and put dam removal back on track By Thadeus Greenson

It was a Friday in late August when four jet boats made their way up the Klamath River under a cloudless blue sky. The boats carried three tribal chairs. From the Karuk Tribe, there was Russell “Buster” Attebery, who’d found pride as a boy catching salmon from the river and bringing them home to his family, and later come to believe some tribal youth’s troubles — from suicides to substance use — could be traced back to their never having had that opportunity, growing up alongside a river now choked with algae and diminishing fish populations. There was Joseph James from the Yurok Tribe, who’d come to see the river’s declining health as a “slow strangulation” of his people — “river people” — who have lived along its banks and relied on its salmon as the bedrock of their diet since time immemorial. And there was Don Gentry, recently elected to a third term as the upriver Klamath Tribes’ chair, whose people hadn’t seen salmon and steelhead swimming in their ancestral territory in a generation. There were others on the boats, too. People like Craig Tucker, an environmentalist who promised himself in school he’d never waste his career fighting for quixotic causes, yet had now come to spend two decades working on Klamath dam removal. There was Frankie Joe Myers, who’d come of age amid the fight to undam the river and was now in the thick of it as the Yurok Tribe’s vice chair. But the trip up the Klam-

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AfloatingblockadestretchesacrosstheKlamathRiverwaitingtostopboatscarryingYurokandKaruktribalofficials and Berkshire Hathaway executives upriver on Aug. 28, 2020. ath that day in August wasn’t really about any of the people who’d made undamming the river a central part of their life’s work, it was about about making a case to two men who’d never set eyes on the river before but held its future in their hands. Weeks earlier, after a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ruling had derailed a hard-fought 2016 agreement to remove the four hydroelectric dams choking the lower Klamath River, Myers and James had issued a plea. While PacifiCorp, the electric company that owns and operates the dams, was publicly musing about walking away from the agreements, Myers and James decided to appeal directly to Berkshire Hathaway, the holding company run by Warren Buffett, perhaps the world’s most successful and famous investor, which had acquired PacifiCorp for more than $5 billion back in 2005. In a meticulously worded email to Berkshire Hathaway Energy Vice Chair Greg Abel, who’s believed by many to be the 89-year-old Buffett’s successor, Myers said he and James invited one of the world’s most powerful men to simply come see

the river, sit and talk. Abel accepted and soon he and Berkshire Hathaway Energy CEO William Fehrman were sitting on a jet boat headed upriver. It’s hard to overstate the stakes that day on the river. Activists and officials alike had long believed the best chance to fundamentally change the dam-removal conversation was to get Berkshire engaged, a step the company seemed entirely unwilling to take, a core tenet of its company ethos being not to interfere in the operations of its subsidiaries. Yet here sat Abel and Fehrman, the Klamath wind in their hair. Tribal officials had worked hard to keep word of the visit close, concerned an ill-timed protest or demonstration could jeopardize this show of good faith. They’d mapped out the day carefully to showcase the Klamath’s beauty and potential, planning to give the executives a meandering tour of family fishing holes and camps on the river until eventually landing where Blue Creek enters the Klamath — a scenic spot filled with biological diversity and spiritual significance for the Yurok

Tribe — where they’d lunch on traditional salmon cooked on sticks over an open flame. But as the boats rounded a sweeping bend in the river, it became instantly clear some had other plans. A floating blockade — a few boats and dugout canoes, with large nets stretched across the river — came into view, dotted with signs calling for the river’s undamming, some punctuated by red fists. Myers, who said he’d personally assured Berkshire representatives they would be safe coming to Klamath, said his heart quickened a bit when he saw the blockade, unsure what was to follow. “It was risky,” Myers said. “There were a few moments when I was like, ‘I have a couple of the richest men in the country on a jet boat and I don’t know what [the protesters] were going to do.’ … Everyone in the boats felt very vulnerable.” The blockade, which comprised a couple dozen of the Klamath River’s most ardent activists, ordered the jet boats to stop. Then, the activists took turns addressing the representatives of one of the world’s most powerful companies.

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Northern California Rotarians to recognize ethically-minded businesses Northern California Rotary clubs are launching their inaugural North Coast Ethics in Business Awards and are seeking nominations for those recognitions. Rotary District 5130, comprised of 47 Rotary clubs, six Rotaract clubs and more than 2,700 members in Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma counties, will honor businesses and organizations that exemplify exceptional ethical business practices in the workplace, in

the marketplace and in their communities. There will be four categories of recognition for Northern California organizations: large, medium and small business (based on numbers of employees) and nonprofit organization. Award recipients will be honored for going beyond expected standards in the ethical conduct of their organizations. The North Coast Ethics in Business Award is a vision of Rotary District 5130 Gover-

nor Doug Johnson. Johnson strongly believes Rotary’s core values are closely aligned with the consistent organizational practice of ethics in business. “As Rotarians, we want to honor businesses that are doing things right—and that embody the Rotarian values of public service, fairness, integrity, and community spirit,” said Johnson. The public is invited to nominate businesses and nonprofit organizations

Interactive tsunami evacuation maps now show fastests street paths to safety on Oregon Coast

The coasts of Oregon, Washington and Northern California are exposed to tsunamis from distant earthquakes, such as the March 11, 2011, Thoku, Japan event, which killed more than 15,000 people. However, the greatest risk to Northwest coastal communities is from a very large locally generated tsunami produced by an earthquake (magnitude 8-9+) occurring immediately offshore the Pacific Northwest coast on the Cascadia Subduction Zone. A new online feature in the Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observ-

ing Systems Visualization System Tsunami Evacuation Zones viewer now integrates those results by providing a custom map view showing your quickest street route to safety outside the tsunami zone after a local Cascadia earthquake. The tool also shows the distance to safety and how fast you need to travel to escape the tsunami. “Knowing the specific path you need to take to reach high ground quickly will help coastal residents and visitors plan well in advance, before an earthquake and tsunami occur,” said Jon Allan, Oregon Department of Geology

and Mineral Industries coastal geomorphologist. “With this information, you can practice your route, whether from your home, school or work. Every minute will count after a local earthquake.” This initial rollout of the tool is for the communities of Seaside, Rockaway Beach, Pacific City and Coos Bay. Users who create free NANOOS accounts can save their markers and paths for later reference. The Tsunami Evacuation Zones viewer can be found on the web at: http://nvs. nanoos.org/tsunami.

“A Scenic Vision” Exhibit Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) presents the work of artist Jonathan Gaetke. The exhibit of oil paintings entitled “A Scenic Vision” is on display at the Del Norte Courthouse from March 4 April 22. To view Jonathan’s art work online, please visit www.jonathanfineart.com. The courthouse is located at 450 H St. in Crescent City, and is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, except for state holidays. For more information, contact DNACA at 707-464-1336 or office@ dnaca.net. “Del Norte Scenes” Exhibit Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness presents the work of artist Edward

Reidel, who recently won first place in DNACA’s 29th annual Juried Art Exhibition. His exhibit is on display at the 2nd floor mezzanine of the CEC Airport at 1650 Dale Rupert Road through June 17 as part of DNACA’s Art in Public Places program. The airport terminal’s regular hours are 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. weekdays, 6 - 10 a.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Sundays. For information, contact DNACA at 707-4641336 or office@dnaca.net. Crescent City Art Crescent City Art at 1228 2nd St., Crescent City, is open to the public Thursday Saturday from Noon - 5 p.m. Crescent City Art member exhibits include Susan Hum-

phry at the Del Norte County Library, Catherine Balck at the Wild Rivers Foundation offices and an exhibit of various artists at the Sutter Coast Hospital Infusion Center and in the Main Hall at Sutter Coast Hospital. For information, call 707-460-1414. “Colorful Critters of Del Norte County” Rainy day activities are easy with the book “Colorful Critters of Del Norte County.” The book is made for meditative coloring and stress reduction for adults, and fun learning for children, with hand drawn illustrations by local artist Rosemary Garcia. Highlighting the “wild side” of Del Norte County with colorful critters, the book includes captions in

for the award. Customers, clients, employees, friends and others who know of organizations that incorporate extraordinary ethical behavior into their professional conduct are asked to submit nominations. Deadline for nominations is July 31. Organizations receiving recognition will be selected by a blue ribbon committee of North Coast business leaders with awards presented at a District 5130 District Conference luncheon scheduled

Oct. 8 in Rohnert Park. The District Conference event will also feature the award of educational scholarships for the 2022 academic year to high school seniors. The deadline for submitting scholarship applications is July 15. Sponsors for the recognition and scholarship event are welcome. “We invite our Northern California business community to support this recognition of excellence through sponsorship of the event,”

said Johnson. “We look forward to celebrating the good work that is being done and to offering students, who are our future business and community leaders, support in reaching their educational goals.” More information about nominations, scholarship applications and sponsorship opportunities can be found on the North Coast Ethics in Business Award website: www.northcoastethics.com and on the Rotary District 5130 website: www.rotary5130.org/ethics.

Vaccines key to stopping COVID By David Rupkalvis The Triplicate

With COVID-19 cases slowing in Del Norte County, the emphasis is on vaccinations, Public Health Authority Dr. Warren Rehwaldt told the Crescent City City Council on Monday. “We’re continuing to vaccinate,” Rehwaldt said. “We’re planning on moving the mass vaccination site to the fairgrounds, and we’re planning on having clinics there on a twice-a-week basis. We’re gonna try and configure that in a way that makes sense.” Rehwaldt said the vaccination clinics at the airport were successful, but he said it required large numbers of volunteers. He hopes the fairgrounds can be set up in a way that relieves the volunteers of some of the burden. Councilman Isaiah Wright asked Rehwaldt when the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, which requires just one shot, will be available. “We have some in stock at the moment,” the doctor answered. “We’re using it mostly for select people where we think we’re going English, Tolowa and Yurok, and at the end of the book interesting facts about each of the 17 featured animals are included. A LIMITED SUPPLY of “Colorful Critters of Del Norte County” is available at the Requa Inn at 451 Requa Road, Klamath, and at Wright’s Custom Framing in

to have a tough time reaching them a second time. There’s a fair number of folks we might be able to persuade to get one shot, but maybe not two. We’re trying to keep it on reserve for them at the moment.” Rehwaldt said he is not sure when more of the vaccine will arrive, but he said likely not before April. One big boost that helped in Del Norte County has little to do with the government. Instead, Rite Aid has begun offering the vaccine. “Rite Aid pharmacy has been using the Pfizer vaccine and doing a lot of vaccinations,” Rehwaldt said. “They’re probably the largest vaccinator in our community. We’re very happy with that.” Rehwaldt said the county and Rite Aid are following the tier recommendations that come from the state. On Monday, that expanded to include anyone ages 16 to 64 with a major underlying condition such as heart disease, diabetes and more. “They’re eligible now, as of today, if they have an underlying condition,” Rehwaldt said. “It’s expanding,

and I’m sure you’ve heard the White House wants to expand to anyone as of May 1.” Rehwaldt said every person who gets vaccinated is a step toward defeating COVID, but he warned the virus has not gone away. On Monday, the county confirmed 13 new cases. “Some of it’s related to groups of people,” Rehwaldt said. “A lot of our numbers are contacts of known cases.” Rehwaldt said one problem in Del Norte County and elsewhere is people are starting to relax, probably a little soon. “I actually think it’s a little bit of fatigue with COVID, and I think people are being a little more open of how they’re conducting themselves,” Rehwaldt said. “My biggest concern is our cases may put us back in the Purple Tier. Our numbers have been rising. We have to keep an eye on that.” Rehwaldt said people may be tired of hearing it, but the best thing they can do is wear a mask, social distance and wash hands regularly.

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Indigenous, Black or other people of color. Funding for this award was provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act through the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, the California Arts Council.