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Sheriff’s department hits the financial jackpot

BY ROGER GITLIN The Triplicate

The Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department could soon receive a windfall after a traffic stop led to hundreds of thousands of dollars being seized.

Details are now being released about the asset forfeiture event on Highway 101, near Washington Boulevard on February 18. Sheriff Garrett Scott reported several hundred thousand dollars in drug cash was discovered. A majority of this jackpot discovery could be returned to the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department.

Here are the details of the bust as released by law enforcement:

• Del Norte Deputy Sheriff Dustin McQuillan observed a vehicle driving in a suspicious and erratic manner.

• Deputy McQuill an pulled the vehicle over for questioning near the Washington off-ramp of the 101.

• The driver, Quirait Jiminez, produced an Arizona driver’s license and no proof of insurance. He stated he was travelling from Blodgett, Oregon to Santa Rosa, then into Los Angeles.

• McQuillan, with over 100 hours training in impaired driv-

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Del Norte Office Supply: a legacy deep in tradition

BY ROGER GITLIN The Triplicate

Last year, Del Norte Office Supply moved its location to the prominent corner location of H and 3rd Streets. It’s near the one year anniversary of that move from I Street.

Owner Debby Stover celebrates her 31st year in business.

A legacy of superb customer service and dedication to Del Norte County precedes Debby’s management and continues today.

“Customer service and dedication to our community is our priority: it’s what Del Norte Office Supply is all about,” said Debby.

On hand to recognize the store’s 62-year legacy were Del Norte Office’s second and third owners Wendy Shellabarger and Cathy Dean, respectively.

Wendy owned the store just prior to the 1964 tsunami until 1973. In 1972, a horrific storm off Pelican Bay capsized her

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Eight Warriors receive all-league recognition in basketball

BY RAY HAMILL

For The Triplicate

Eight Del Norte basketball players have received Big 5 All-League recognition in basketball, including three who were named to the allleague first team.

For the girls, junior guard Lili

Nunez was included as one of nine players on the all-league first team, along with sophomore guard Brooklyn Carter, while senior Ethan Thomas was the Del Norte boys’ lone first-team selection.

Nunez and Carter both played key roles this past winter for the Warriors, who were among the most improved teams in the H-DNL.

The Del Norte girls, who were 7-15 last year, finished 20-9 in 2022/23, while finishing second in league and reaching the second round of the North Coast Section Division-4 playoffs.

Nunez, in particular, has become one of the best players in the league.

“She’s always improving,” Del Norte head coach Justin Clifton said of the junior standout, who averaged 19 points and just under nine rebounds a game. “Every game she gets better. Every game she’s learning and improving. She was definitely our leader and she is the perfect kid to have on the team. She’s very coachable.”

Carter, who was fondly referred to by her teammates as the “sophomore sensation,” caused opposing teams problems with her 3-point shooting and took a big step this season.

“I would say she was the most improved player on our team,” Clifton said. “She took a huge jump. She led the league in 3-point percentage and 3-pointers made.

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Photo courtesy of the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office

Del Norte Deputy Dustin McQuillan, K9 Zuko and Deputy Kenny Fahndrich post with items seized after a traffic stop led to a drug bust in February. The sheriff’s office stands to receive much of the money seized during the arrest.

Photo by Ray Hamill/For The Triplicate

Lily Nunez drives around a defender during the basketball season in which she helped the girls team post a 20-9 record. Nunez was named to the all-league first team.

Photo by Roger Gitlin/The Triplicate

Kathy Dean, Gina Vanwormer, Debby Stover, Wendy Shellabarger and Athena Bittner, all who have played a key role in the history and success of Del Norte Office Supply meet to help celebrate 62 years of service in Crescent City.

“She’s put in a lot of work and it showed on the court.”

Carter averaged almost 14 points a game and Clifton believes she will continue to improve and become an even bigger threat next season.

“She’s got to work on the little things,” the coach said. “She’s got to value the basketball and value possessions, but she’s 100 percent committed. The whole team is. They’re back at it and they’re excited about next year.”

Thomas, meanwhile, is a three-sport athlete who also excels in baseball and football, receiving allleague honors in the latter this past fall.

“We needed him to be successful,” Del Norte boys basketball head coach Cris Rice said of the ver-

satile center. “He brought a very physical presence. He’s a super athlete who was very hard to stop in the post. “And he played all five positions for us. He did what we asked him to do. He got a lot of rebounds and did a lot of stuff that doesn’t show up on the stat sheet.”

The list of all-league honorable mentions included Gianna Taylor, Lauren Stutes, Jacalyn Gorbet, Wyatt Robson and Brody Mattz.

Taylor, a senior, was a four-year varsity player and made her presence felt throughout her high school career.

“She rarely turned the ball over,” Clifton said.

“She valued possessions and I was proud of her. She was a fun kid to coach.”

Gorbet, a junior, took on a bigger role with the team this winter and did not disappoint.

“She is so competitive,” the head coach said. “She just wants to win and she’s going to be a leader on this team. She definitely loves basketball.”

Stutes, who was also an all-league honorable mention in volleyball in the fall, was brought up to the varsity basketball roster early in the season when the team was battling a lot of injuries and she took full advantage of the opportunity.

“She jumped right in and took her chance,” Clifton said of the athletic center, who was a rebounding machine for the team.

“She had 20-plus rebounds in her first game against McKinleyville and I was like ‘yeah, we’re going to leave her up.’

“She was a joy to have on the team.”

Robson, meanwhile, played guard and was often the focus of opposing teams, drawing their best defensive player in almost every game.

“He garnered a lot of respect from the other teams,” Rice said of the senior sharpshooter, who was a consistent 3-point threat.

Mattz is also a multisport athlete who was named first-team all-league in football and carried that toughness over to the basketball court.

“He was a pretty easy choice for me as an honorable mention, just because of his toughness

and leadership,” Rice said. “He didn’t speak much, but when he did the other kids listened. And he was a hell of a defensive player, a great rebounder and just a

force in the key.”

Rice also paid tribute to senior Nani Scott, whom he believes would have played a major role had he not missed the entire season through injury.

“I’m really proud of him,” the head coach said. “He’s healthy and happy now and looking forward to trying to go to (College of the Redwoods) and play.

“Basketball is that kid’s life and I know in my heart he would have been one

of the top players in league (had he not been injured).”

The Del Norte boys finished the season 9-16 and will graduate seven seniors this year, but Rice believes they will be competitive next season with a talented group of JV players coming through.

And he believes the graduating class will succeed in life.

“I’ve watched them all grow to become young men, and they’re all going to do great things,” he said of the seniors.

The Del Norte girls, meanwhile, will be one of the early favorites to win next year’s Big 5 with four starters expected back, all of whom are already working towards that goal.

“We’re bringing back seven girls and not a lot of teams bring back seven girls,” Clifton said. “I’m excited for this group for next year. We’ve got great leadership and they’re a fun group to be around.”

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ing observation, deemed the driver was impaired.

• The deputy asked for permission to search the vehicle.

• Driver Jimenez displaying nervous behavior, according to the deputy, consented. A small amount of cocaine was observed in the driver door side pocket.

• McQuillan called for backup.

• Sgt. LeAnn McClaflin arrived expediently with K9 Zuko.

• Zuko trained in drug protocol discovery, bee lined to the trunk of the rental vehicle.

• Upon opening the trunk and observing two suitcases containing bricks of cash, neatly wrapped in black tape, McQuillan arrested Jiminez under penal code 11370.66, possession of over $100,000 derived from felony drug trafficking.

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• With the scent of the drugs on the cash, the booty was secured under the state’s asset dorfeiture statute.

• The drug cash was counted by Auditor Controller Clinton Schaad.

Total cash collected was $375,000. Del Norte County Counsel Joel Campbell-Blair has formally applied for the cash under the asset forfeiture law.

When officially approved, Sheriff Scott’s department will receive 60 percent of the forfeiture. The Del Norte district attorney will receive 10 to 15 percent.

The attorney general’s office will receive 2535 percent. Sheriff Scott shared the morale boost to his department.

“It’s a proud day for Del Norte County and the men and women who serve our community,” he said.

Jimenez has posted bond and no court date for Jimenez has been released at press time.

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father’s small vessel. Wendy’s father Dennis Main and brother Matthew Main drowned in that terrible tragedy.

Cathy and Jay Dean owned the store from 1973-88. Cathy remembers the first computer to enter store operations and reminisces about typewriter repair being part of the stores’s service.

Wendy, Cathy and Debbie all lament the world has changed quite a bit over the last half-century; however all three generational icons stated, “…customer service and commitment to community remains unchanged. Folks come into the store, look back at our smiling employee faces, offering the customer assistance,” said Debby.

Employee Gina Vanwormer is a fixture on all printing and marketing matters and has been honing her skills for over 20

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The store adjoins to the Paragon Coffee Shop.

Debby Stover candidly admits operating the Del Norte Office Supply is not an 8:30-5:30 job.

“Often, even when you’re not working, you’re working,”she said. Del Norte Office Supply is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.5:30 p.m.

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Del Norte Office Supply employee Baxter Kime stocks shelves at the Crescent City business that has been operatinf for more than 62 years.

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After a routine traffic stop in February, deputies found a trunk full of drugs and cash.

Opinion & Letters

We oppose AB 542 and you should, too

Dear Assemblymember Maienschein and Members of the Judiciary Committee, The California News Publishers Association, California Black Media, and Ethnic Media Services strongly opposes your AB 542 because it would deny those without internet access to notices that are legally required to inform the public of various issues.

Under existing law, the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, provides for enforcement of a lien by the sale of the stored property when an occupant is delinquent. These procedures require an advertisement of the sale to be published once per week for 2 consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the public notice district where the sale is to be held. AB 542 substitutes the publication requirement for a single publication in a newspaper of general circulation in either the public notice district where the sale is to be held or in the county where the self-service is located. The bill would alternatively authorize an owner to satisfy these notice requirements by publishing an advertisement on any publicly accessible internet website that customarily conducts or advertises online auctions or sales. The bill is flawed in several key respects.

First, AB 542 Would Eliminate Necessary Transparency that Prevents Conflicts of Interest.

AB 542 contemplates reliance on niche websites as a resort for public information. Information consumption in the State contradicts this belief. More than 10 million Californians rely on home-delivered print newspapers or their e-editions for news. The weekly circulation, unique web visitor counts, and social media following of newspapers is a thousand-fold of websites that conducts or advertises online auctions or sales. The bill also propose that an advertisement of the sale shall be published once instead of once a week for two weeks consecutively in a newspaper of general circulation. The fact is, with AB 542, most people won’t get notices at all.

Second, AB 542 relies too heavily on broadband connectivity. BroadBandNow.com reports that 24.5% of the state’s population does not have access to low-priced

broadband plan. The site further reports that 10% of households in the state are without any type of internet access. This problem is particularly acute in rural areas of the state that depend on print publications for their news. If an owner elects to satisfy the notice requirements by publishing an advertisement on an internet website, those without internet access won’t get notices at all.

Third, AB 542 does not live up to the independence standard envisioned by public notices.

The statutory scheme of Government Code §§ 6008, 6024(1) allows anyone to file a motion to vacate an adjudication to create a self-governing system where (generally) existing newspapers of general circulation act as safeguards (at no cost to the public) to ensure that adjudicated newspapers continue their compliance with the statutory requirements to come to the attention of the public.

The “undoubted purpose of the statutory requirement was to require the publication of legal notices to be published in newspapers which would reach the general reading public . . ..”

In re Application of David (1929) 98 Cal.App. 69, 74. Thus, “it would be manifestly unjust, as well as against the letter and spirit of the law, to recognize publications [not read by the general public] as proper for the advertisement of legal notices . . . .”

In re Green (1913) 21 Cal. App. 138, 142.

Newspaper public notices constitute a forum that is independent of the government and self-storage facility owners. A person who visits websites that customarily conducts or advertises online auctions or sales will not have any idea what to look for other than that information they are seeking. The State should not be a party to such potential limitations on freedom of information.

Public notice newspaper advertising is an extension of journalism that protects the authenticity of and access public information. Please do not disrupt this vital aspect of service to the people.

For all of these reasons, CNPA, CBM and EMS strongly urges your “NO” vote on AB 542.

Sincerely,

Brittney Barsotti General Counsel, California News Publishers Association

And The Beat Goes On verse 2

“And men still keep on marching off to war Electrically, they keep a baseball score

And the beat goes on

The beat goes on Drums keep pounding a rhythm to the brain

La-de-da-de-de

La-de-da-de-da”

The Beat Goes On is a song by Sonny and Cher that talks about change and the passing of time. Sometimes things change for the better and sometimes for the worst, but change is inevitable. You can’t stop change, but sometimes you can direct it.

This week I will continue my reflections on topics that I have written about over the last year.

Affordable Housing

On April 15, 2022, I wrote a column titled, All People Need Homes.

“Some people prefer to demonize the homeless as a caricature of a drug-crazed, mentally ill criminal that is beyond redemption. Some want to lock them up or move them out of town. If you think of the homeless as unwanted refuse of our society, it’s easier not to care.”

“It’s important to understand who the homeless people really are. Most unhoused people didn’t come from somewhere else. They are from this community and have simply fallen on hard times.”

Our community has made good progress in addressing the issues related to affordable housing and homelessness. I have recently reported on steps that the City and County are taking to develop more affordable housing and assist our community’s unhoused population.

There is still much to be done.

The City and County should evaluate the impact

that vacation rentals have on the availability of housing for local residents. They should consider reasonable regulations to limit the number and location of these vacation rentals.

Tri-Agency Reforms

I recommended in a column published on July 1, 2022 that the Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority should “reform the current agency and amend the current joint powers agreement to further clarify its mission as likely the most expeditious way to get this foundering ship upright and steaming forward.”

I suggested that “it would be a great idea for this reimagined agency to expand membership to include tribal partners. All our local tribes have demonstrated an adept capacity for economic development, and they have access to separate pools of economic development funding.”

In more recent updates, I reported that the Tri-Agency has paid off old debts and is taking these exact steps forward. If they can follow through on this, we could once again have a viable regional economic development agency.

Each of the Tri-Agency member agencies have approved economic development plans that are full of ideas for projects that the agency can work on. It is my hope that they are successful for the sake of our community’s future.

Blowing in the Wind I wrote a column on September 2, 2022 declaring that, “Offshore wind farms are coming to California, and we better start paying attention.”

“There is potential for offshore wind to be developed in the open

ocean near Crescent City. According to wind maps, we have the strongest and most reliable sources of wind of anywhere in the country. This is too tempting to overlook.”

“Whether you are a proponent or a sceptic of offshore wind, it is a good idea to start paying attention now. I am convinced that we need to move aggressively away from fossil fuels and develop renewable clean energy.”

The Tri-Agency Economic Development authority and specifically the Harbor District continue to pursue the potential for new businesses and jobs that may come with offshore wind development.

This is going to take some time before it comes here, but it remains important to have our community leaders take an active role to monitor and when possible, help direct this potential game changer.

Humane Society Persists

On February 17, 2023, in response to a Triplicate news story, I wrote a column titled, Should Gitlin be Neutered? This was pushback on a story by Roger Gitlin that lambasted the Humane Society of Del Norte with unsubstantiated accusations and inuendo of impropriety.

The result of this accusatory and misinformed news story was that the contractor that was scheduled to perform a spay neuter clinic in February pulled out and this clinic was cancelled.

I was happy to read in last week’s Triplicate that this non-profit group, Public Vet is back on board and there is a spay neuter clinic scheduled for March.

Gitlin never apologized for the destructive disinformation and personal attacks that he provided

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in his first story, but I appreciate that he ran a follow up story with more correct information. I am grateful that his words did not permanently destroy this program.

Upbeat or Beat Down I can’t take credit for all this forward progress being made by our government representatives, but I do believe that I can make a difference for our community by providing a voice of hope and optimism. We all need to speak up when someone does something right and not just complain when something goes wrong.

I am not sure how much longer I will commit to this column, but as I begin my second year of contributing to the Del Norte Triplicate, I will strive to highlight the good things that are happening in our community.

When necessary I will push back on the destructive tendencies of some people.

Every week, the Triplicate reporter and I will have a choice. We can write a story or column that is ether upbeat or a beat down.

And the beat goes on.

Kevin Hendrick is a 30year resident of Del Norte County. kevinjameshendrick@gmail.com

East Palestine Derailment Reveals a Lot of What Is Wrong With Our Politics

By IAIN MURRAY

The derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous material in East Palestine, Ohio, is a social and environmental disaster that can potentially ruin lives (although, thankfully, none were lost). Yet, the political response has been just as disastrous for our discourse.

Far too many have seemed primarily interested in point-scoring. Now, the rush to judgment threatens to impose harmful legislation.

Take Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. As the scale of the disaster became clear, and Republicans made a big deal over his seeming non-response, he rolled out a series of talking points that had little to do with the accident and more with advancing long-standing grievances.

Among these was the idea that rail deregulation had fed corporate greed and led to that great evil, lobbying. Buttigieg accused rail companies of opposing “common-sense safety regulations.”

However, the regulations the secretary is referring to, which were about mandating advanced braking systems, went through the

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appropriate procedure and were found not to be justified. A review mandated by Congress in the FAST Act found that the “expected costs of requiring (advanced) brakes would be significantly higher than the expected benefits of the requirement.”

While cost-benefit analysis is not perfect, when a cost-to-benefit ratio comes out at around 3 to 1, as it did in this case, there is no justification for a rule. The rule was accordingly dropped.

To add frosting on this cake of disingenuity, the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, Jennifer Hommendy, one of the few people to come out of this affair with an enhanced reputation, called the idea that the rule in question would have prevented the accident emphatically “FALSE.” It would not have applied to this train, even if it was still in place.

On the right, leaving aside the cavalcade of former president Donald Trump distributing bottled water at the scene even as national, state and local officials were insisting water was safe to drink, two Republican senators found themselves repeating labor

union talking points. In a letter to Buttigieg, Republican senators Marco Rubio of Florida and J.D. Vance of Ohio focused on “precision scheduled railroading” (PSR) and its supposed deleterious effects on rail safety.

PSR has become a widely used term without anyone knowing what it means. At its simplest, PSR is a means of running trains with more cars according to a more defined timetable, resulting in quicker transportation and reduced costs for shippers and consumers. It is a result of railroads investing in better operations management. Nor has its adoption by many railroads led to any decrease in safety. Derailments and other accidents have fallen in recent years.

What about this accident? Could it be laid at the feet of PSR and a drive for “efficiency” over safety?

No. Norfolk Southern has bucked the trend toward PSR and has gone in a different direction. There is no credible way to blame this accident on PSR.

Labor unions, meanwhile, said that the accident shows that their calls for a minimum of two personnel per train should

be heeded. This train, in fact, had three staff on board — two crew and one trainee. They did everything required of them, and Hommendy has gone on record as saying that they did nothing wrong.

So, even with two crew members, this accident happened. Repeated studies by the Department of Transportation have shown no evidence that two-person crews are safer than one-person crews.

This rush to judgment on all sides has coalesced into a hasty piece of bipartisan legislation sponsored by Vance and Ohio Democratic senator Sherrod Brown.

The NTSB initial report zeroes in on an overheated bearing as the likely cause of the accident and promises further investigation of the design of the tanks that carried the hazardous materials that had to be burned off and whether or not that was an appropriate response.

These areas need to be studied by serious investigators. Far from their caricature, rail companies will be waiting on every finding. Running an unsafe railroad is bad business. In the meantime, we should do better to ignore the posturing of opportunists.

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Public Notices 999

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

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

The Kobold’s Lair, LLC 436 Lauff Avenue Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: n/a

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

Signed:/s/ John Degler, Owner, The Kobold’s Lair, LLC

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/16/2023

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230022

Published: March 17, 24, 31, and April 5, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T360377

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Nomad Rentals 9700 US Highway 101 S Smith River, CA 95567

This Business is conducted by: co-partners

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 3/5/2023

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/ Danielle Carpenter

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/6/2023

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230026

Published: March 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T360099

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

Petition of: Hannah Brown CASE NO. CVPT-2023-1064

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Hannah Brown filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: Isabelle Ruby Hagedorn

to Proposed name: Isabelle Ruby Brown

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 28, 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: March 10, 2023

/s/ William H Follett

Judge of the Superior Court

Published: March 17, 24, 31, and April 5, 2023

Del Norte Triplicate T360486

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Chetco Community Public Library District will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 9:00am to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The meeting will be held in the Forest Room of the Chetco Community Public Library, 405 Alder St. Brookings, OR. Virtual attendance is available upon request. The purpose of this meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. If you wish to attend virtually or would like to submit comments in advance, email julie@chetcolibrary.org by Wednesday, April 19 at 7pm. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person, and comments should be limited to budget-related topics. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 16, 2022 at www.chetcolibrary. org or at the Library between the hours of 10am-5pm Monday through Friday.

Published: March 31, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P360920

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

In the Matter of the Estate of: DOROTHY P. ELLIS VAN KEIRSBULCK, Deceased. Case No. 23PB01908

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that TERRI LYNN ERICKSON has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Personal Representative, TERRI LYNN ERICKSON, 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 personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative.

ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

c/o Attorney David V. Cramer, OSB #992479 Zantello Law Group 2941 NW Highway 101 Lincoln City, OR 97367

DATED and first published: March 17, 2023

/S/ David V. Cramer, Attorney for Personal

Representative

Published: March 17, 24, and 31, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P360222 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY

In the Matter of the Estate of MARILYN GAIL MELTON, Deceased. Case No. 23PB01984

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Andrea R. Nosler has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, 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 courtProbate Department, 94235 Moore St., Suite 200, Gold Beach, OR 97444, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published: March 17, 2023.

Published:

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No: CA08000969-22-1 TO No: 220459844-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/ or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 11, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.

IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM, At the stairs of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn County Administration Building at 981 H St, Crescent City, CA 95531, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on October 11, 2006 as Instrument No. 20066895, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California, executed by HEATHER M. DAILEY AND TODD A. DAILEY, as Trustor(s), in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED

HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF EXHIBIT “A” PARCEL ONE: THAT PORTION OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, HUMBOLDT MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 6 IN GREEN SIDE ESTATES PHASE I ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF DEL NORTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ON JUNE 03, 2005 IN BOOK 14 OF MAPS, PAGES 007 THRU 010. EXCEPTING THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTEREST IN THE MINERALS, PETROLEUM, OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON PRODUCTS THAT MAY BE IN OR UNDER THE SAME, WITH RIGHTS OF WAY AND OTHER RIGHTS FOR EXPLORING FOR MINING AND MARKETING SAID SUBSTANCES, AS EXCEPTED, RESERVED AND PROVIDED IN DEEDS TO M AND M WOOD WORKING COMPANY AS FOLLOWS: 1. DEED FROM AMASA M. RUST, ET AL RECORDED JUNE 25, 1948 IN BOOK 67 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 433. 2. DEED FROM CLARA RUST BRIGHAM, RECORDED JUNE 25, 1948 IN BOOK 67 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 439. 3. DEED FROM CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK OF CLEVELAND, TRUSTEE, RECORDED JUNE 25, 1948 IN BOOK 67 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 442. 4. DEED FROM C. RUST MACPHERSON AND CHARLES P. SPICER, TRUSTEES RECORDED

JUNE 25, 1948 IN BOOK 67 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 445. 5. DEED FROM AMASA M. RUST, ET AL,

TWO CONFIRMATION

DEEDS BOTH RECORDED

JUNE 25, 1948 IN BOOK 67 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGES 448 AND 451 RESPECTIVELY. PARCEL

TWO: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER THAT PORTION OF BELL HOLE LOOP AND SPEER DRIVE AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP FILED IN BOOK 14 OF MAPS, PAGES 007 THRU 010. PARCEL

THREE: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR A WATER LINE AND ANY NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO, SAID EASEMENT TO BE 15.00 FEET IN WIDTH, LYING TO

NER OF LOT 7 AS SHOWN ON THE MAP FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE DEL NORTE COUNTY RECORDER ON JULY 12, 1956 IN BOOK 4 OF MAPS, PAGE 61 AND 62. (1)

THENCE NORTH 45 DE-

GREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE LINE BETWEEN LOT 7 AND 8 PER SAID BOOK 4 OF MAPS, PAGE 61 AND 62 FOR 325.60 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 8. SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF ENDING OF THIS EASEMENT. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED EASEMENT IS APPURTENANT TO THAT REAL PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED DATED MAY 20, 1997 TO DEL NORTE GOLF COURSE ASSOCIATES, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE DEL NORTE COUNTY RECORDER ON JUNE 12, 1997 IN BOOK 473 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 348 THROUGH 355. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: LOT 6 BELL HOLE LOOP , CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531, no common designation. Directions may be obtained pursuant to a written request submitted to the Beneficiary c/o MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps at 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 within 10 days from the first publication of this notice. Directions shall be deemed reasonably sufficient to locate the property if information as to the location of the property is given by reference to the direction and approximate distance from the nearest crossroads, frontage road, or access road. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $122,035.40 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the

property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000969-22-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY

1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000969-22-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: March 7, 2023, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000969-22-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-2528300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR A CANDIDATE FOR THE BUDGET COMMITTEE FOR THE PORT OF BROOKINGS HARBOR

The Port of Brookings Harbor is seeking interested individuals to fill two vacancies on the Budget Committee. The term can last up to 2 years. Application requesting appointment can be pick up at the Port Office or located on Port website. Applications can be mail to Port of Brookings Harbor, P. O. Box 848, Brookings, OR 97415 or delivered to Port Office. Requests for appointment will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on April 7, 2023.

Published: March 17, 24, 31, and April 5, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P360474

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Elizabeth L. Cordier Case Number:

DNSU-CVPB-2023-7001-1 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Elizabeth L. Cordier

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

The petition for probate requests that: Jonathan McCarty 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: April 13, 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:

John T. Hranek, Esq. 31165 Temecula Parkway, Ste. 351 Temecula, CA 92592

(714) 768-0162

Published: March 17, 24, and 31, 2023

Public Notice Harbor Water People’s Utility District (HWPUD, or District) will hold a public meeting at 6:30 pm on Thursday, April 13, 2023, to discuss the development of a Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan for the District. The meeting will be held in the Administration Building at 98069 W. Benham Lane in Harbor, Oregon. The HWPUD will be addressing any additional public comments and adopting the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

The Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan describes the risks of natural hazards in the District and vulnerability of the drinking water collection and distribution systems. The draft plan also identifies mitigation action items to reduce these risks and protect life safety, reduce damage, and shorten the recovery period from future disasters.

Published: March 31, April 5, and 12, 2023 Curry Coastal Pilot P360561

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: TAB AND ASSOCIATES 243 Price Mall 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: n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Leslie Barnes, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/2/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20230025

Published: March 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T359949

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Hodges Welding 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: n/a

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

Signed:/s/ Steven Hodges

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/2/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20230024

Published: March 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T359922 DEL NORTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PETITION FOR FOREFEITRUE

People v. Three Hundred

Seventy-Five Thousand, Five hundred Dollars Case Number: CVPT-2023-1060

The Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department has seized three hundred seventy-five thousand, five hundred dollars alleged to being the proceeds of illegal drug sales. If you believe you have an ownership interest in this money, you may submit a claim to the Del Norte Superior Court, using form MC-200, obtainable from the California Judicial Council at https://www.courts.ca.gov/ forms.htm. Forms must be filed by April 30th, 2023. Failure to file a claim form within the time prescribed may result in the court ordering the money forfeited. A hearing on this petition will take place at the Del Norte Superior Court located at 450 “H” Street, Crescent City, California on May 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Department One.

Published: March 17, 24, and 31, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T360496

South boundary of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of said Section Thirty-one (31), West 772.5 feet from the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of said Section Thirty-one (31); Thence East 225.0 feet; Thence North 205.06 feet; Thence West 225.0 feet; Thence South 205.06 feet to the Point of Beginning. APN: R21604 / 3514-31C-00129-00 Commonly known as: 32840 QUAILHAVEN RD GOLD BEACH OR 97444 The current beneficiary is: MyCUMortgage, LLC Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the above-described real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and notice has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). The default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to pay when due, the following sums:

By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by the Deed of Trust immediately due and payable, including: the principal sum of $126,205.00 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.875 % per annum, from 6/1/2022 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs, and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Deed of Trust Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee, CLEAR RECON CORP, whose address is 111 SW Columbia Street #950, Portland, OR 97201, will on 7/17/2023, at the hour of 11:00 AM, standard time, as established by ORS 187.110, At the main entrance to the Curry County Courthouse, 29821 Ellensburg, Gold Beach, OR 97444, sell at public auction to the highest bidder in the form of cash equivalent (certified funds or cashier’s check) the interest in the above-described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time it executed the Deed of Trust, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Deed of Trust, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than the portion of principal that would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorneys’ fees, and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the Deed of Trust at any time not later than five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Deed of Trust, the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest,

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

Marion Anne Ribeiro

Case Number:

CVPB-2023-7006

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Marion Anne Ribeiro

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

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

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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: April 21, 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:

Gino de Solenni

384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531

(707) 464-6181

Published: March 31, April

5, and 12, 2023

Del Norte Triplicate T360819

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

Probate Department Case No. 23PB01902

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS

In the Matter of the Estate of DAVID EARL JOHNSTON, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that Jeremy Seth Orr has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned attorney for the personal representative at PO Box 86471, Portland, OR 97286, 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.

Jeremy Seth Orr

Personal Representative

Dated and first published on March 17, 2023. Eric M. Kearney, OSB No. 063927

Law Office of Eric M. Kearney, LLC

Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 86471 Portland, OR 97286 Tel: (503) 205-7051

Email: eric@ericmkearney. com

Published: March 17, 24, and 31, 2023

Curry Coastal Pilot P360085

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE

450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Petition of: Rebekka Norton

CASE NO.

CVPT-2023-1037

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Rebekka Norton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: Rebekka Joy Norton to Proposed name: Rebekka Joy 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 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: February 10, 2023

/s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court

Published: March 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T359878

NOTICE OF

PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

Terry Allen Moore

Case Number: CVPB-2023-7002

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Terry Allen Moore

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

The petition for probate requests that: Troy Moore be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

follows:

Date: April 21, 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: Natalie R. Ludwig

owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. 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 of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

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 this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www. altisource.com/loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2022-01626-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 OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, 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 (866)-9608299, or visit this internet website https://www.altisource.com/loginpage.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 2022-01626-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last

Puzzle Answers

Spectrum closing counter service in Crescent City

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Del Norte County Chief Administrative Officer Neal Lopez and Crescent City City Manager Eric Wier were both contacted by The Triplicate to see if the Spectrum franchise agreement both have con-

tains any language which calls for local counter service to be provided throughout each governance jurisdiction.

No immediate response from either the city or county was available at press time.

Spectrum can be reached at (866) 874-2389

State Senate passes legislation to stop price gouging at the pump

Big Oil made more than $200 billion in profits last year while millions of Californians struggled to make ends meet due to historically high gas prices. Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire joined an overwhelming number of Senators in passing landmark legislation today that will form a dedicated, year-round independent watchdog division within the California Energy Commission. The watchdog division will work to

ensure transparency and accountability within the oil industry and protect California consumers. In addition, the vote will allow the CEC to set a price gouging penalty.

Led by Senate President Atkins, Senators McGuire, Skinner, Bradford, and Limón worked on negotiating the final agreement that was on the Senate floor that will force Big Oil to play by the rules. Today’s action will help protect consumers from price

gouging at the gas pump.

“Let’s be honest, California commuters have been fleeced by Big Oil for far too long. Golden State drivers were paying $2.60 more than the average American commuter at the peak of the spike last fall. It was even higher here on the North Coast,” said McGuire. “Today’s action advances some of the toughest measures in the country to hold Big Oil accountable for price gouging.”

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DEL NORTE COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

Daily: 50’s – 70’s European sports car club membership drive.

Do you own a 1950’s - 1970’s style European sports car? Come join our local car club!

We are a loose-knit owners group who enjoy driving and maintaining our 1950’s - 1970’s Classic/Vintage Style European Sports Cars (roadsters, coupes, etc:) including MG, Alfa Romeo, Morgan, Mini Cooper, Jaguar, Austin Healey, Triumph, Porsche, Fiat, Land Rover (our support vehicles), and others.

We hail from Del Norte County of Northern California’s upper redwood coast and the Southern Oregon coast, Curry County. We do touring, wrenching, and general kibbutzing, about all things concerning vintage European cars.

So, join the entourage!

If interested contact Chuck at the Del Norte

Triplicate 707-460-6726.

Friday, March 31

Lego Club

Del Norte County

Library: 4:00 pm

Final Friday Flicks: Downton Abbey: A New Era Del Norte County

Library: 6:00 pm

Saturday, April 1

Fritz Gearhart and Alexander Tutunov in an afternoon of violin and piano music

Cultural Center, 1001

Front Street: 2:00 pm

This is the second Crescent City concert presented by a collaboration of Lighthouse

Repertory Theatre and Redfish Music Festival.

The concert will include music from several eras, including works by Clara Schumann and Edvard Grieg. Tickets are $20 at the door or visit www.redfishmusicfestival.com for more information.

Besides performing concerts, Redfish Music Festival hosts a weeklong musical training

opportunity for students of cello, viola, and violin the first week of August in Port Orford, Oregon. Students meet with a faculty of internationally renowned artists receiving daily coaching, private lessons, and additional workshops. Culminating the week is a concert performed by the participating students.

Grand Opening – Paragon Coffee House Paragon Coffee House, 783 3rd St, Crescent City: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Ribbon Cutting at 9:00 am. Meet our Coffee Roasters. Music & Food Trucks. www.paragoncoffeehouse.com.

Sunday, April 9 Crescent City Harbor Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2023 Crescent City Harbor District: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come join the fun with the whole family! Find a golden ticket and exchange it for a prize at the redemption booth. There will be local artists and food vendors. T-shirt design contest for ages 5-19.

Regional Youth Media Festival underway

The Born to Breathe Youth Media Festival is accepting entries from youth in the four-county North Coast region of Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte counties.

Due to a generous donation from Adventist Health Clearlake, the prize fund for this year’s festival is $5,000. Young people ages 13 - 24 are eligible to enter the festival and the deadline to enter is April 12, 2023. Entry details can be found on the NorCal 4 Health website at www. NorCal4Health.org/bornto-breathe.

Born to Breathe 2023 is the brainchild of the California Health Collaborative’s NorCal 4 Health pro-ject and is in its second year. Young people are encouraged to learn more about the dangers of to-bacco and nicotine products and then morph that knowledge into artful expression. Most art me-diums are accepted, including spoken or written word, video, audio, twoor three-dimensional art pieces. The entries must address a tobacco-related topic, such as normalization, marketing and tar-geting special populations, mental health and wellness,

vaping, environmental impacts, and/or tra-ditional vs. commercial use.

NorCal 4 Health offers examples, fact sheets, and the 2022 participant gallery on its website. In addition to the festival, the team will produce a mini-documentary about this year’s festival participants and messages.

“Tobacco companies specifically target our young people, rural communities, and communities of color,” noted NorCal 4 Health Project Director, Amber Wier. “We want our kids to know this so they

can be empowered to speak up in their community. After researching their topics, many of them look to us for help.”

Since the Born to Breathe 2022 festival, Del Norte County passed a tobacco retail license policy that included support to shield youth from exposure and initiation to tobacco and vape products. Lake and Humboldt counties and the cities of Clearlake, Willits, Ukiah, and Fort Bragg are all en-gaged with either introducing or strengthening existing tobacco retail policies.

Wild Rivers Symphony presenting spring concerts ‘At the Movies’ April 16, 17

The Wild Rivers Symphony and Wind Ensemble is pleased to announce “At the Movies,” its upcoming spring concert series at Crescent City and Brookings, Ore. on April 16 and 17. The Crescent City concert will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, at the Crescent Elk Middle School auditorium, 994 G Street, in Crescent City. The Brookings concert begins at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1200 Easy Street, in Brookings.

Concert tickets are $10 if purchased in advance, or $12 purchased at the door. Youth through grade 12 are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Del Norte Office Supply in Crescent City and at Wright’s Custom Framing in Brookings. Tickets are also conveniently available online at: www.WildRiversSymphony.org

The Wild Rivers Symphony, a non-profit volunteer community orchestra led by Daniel Sedgwick, is comprised of more than fifty Del Norte County and Curry County musicians devoted to live

performance of orchestral music from classical to cutting-edge. Taking advantage of the wealth of talented wind and brass players in our communities, Wild Rivers Symphony also features a full wind ensemble in addition to the symphony orchestra.

The “At the Movies” concerts feature great film scores and music selections from diverse popular movies—from classic to comedy and even a beloved cartoon! Highlights include the symphony’s superb concertmaster violinist, Kristina Anderson, playing the soulful Schindler’s List, composed by John Williams. Concert attendees will also be treated to music from Star Trek: Into the Darkness, Silverado, The American President, Mulan, Krull, Tom and Jerry, and a trilogy of Star Wars hits. In short, a program of delights for all.

Wild Rivers Symphony’s spring concerts are a great way to celebrate spring—the season of creativity, color and joy— after a long, cold winter! Come out of hibernation and take advantage of this

wonderful opportunity to enjoy live music at its best. Ticket sales and patron donations help support

not only the symphony’s growth and repertoire, but also its mission and commitment to foster-

ing the music education, talents, and aspirations of community youth.

Community members are invited to support the symphony to bring fabulous live music to the Wild Rivers area, as well as sponsor scholarships for

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college-bound teen orchestra members. For more information and news about the Wild Rivers Symphony, explore their website at: www. wildriverssymphony.org or on Facebook @WildRiversSymphony.

Holy Eucharist with Healing Service.......12 noon

Reverend Bernie Lindley 541-469-3314 sttimothyepiscopal.org

Star of the Sea Catholic Church Justus Alaeto, Pastor 820 Old County Rd., Brookings 541-469-2313

Tuesday Mass.................5:15 p.m.

Wednesday Mass...........5:15 p.m.

Friday Mass....................5:15 p.m.

Saturday Mass................4:30 p.m.

Saturday Spanish Mass....6:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass..................8:30 a.m.

First Friday every month Adoration 4 p.m. & Mass 6 p.m. First Saturday every month Mass 9 a.m. https://staroftheseastcharles.org/

Baha’i Faith

"Great indeed is this Day! The allusions made to it in all the sacred Scriptures as the Day of God attest its greatness."

~Baha'u'llah

For local Baha’i info, please call 541-251-2436 • 541-469-6556 or visit www Bahai.us

Let everyone know when your services, classes,meetings or special events are happening by listing them in this Worship Directory.

It runs every Friday in the Del Norte Triplicate & Curry Coastal Pilot. Call for more information. (707) 460-6727 • (541) 813-1717

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Adelaide Hawkins

Hawkins wins Imagine This Story contest

My Garden Story

By adelaide HawkinS

When I help my mom in the garden, I like to imagine a world where fairies help us too by battling cabbage moths, pulling weeds, fighting pests, and helping our garden grow. Once upon a time, there lived five garden fairies: May, Susanne, Charlotte, Nell, and Francis. They lived in my garden in Northern California. Surrounded by the ocean and beautiful redwoods. The redwood trees are so tall they look like they may reach heaven. The Smith River was near the fairies’ home and is one of the clearest rivers in the world.

Back at the place where the fairies lived, their garden was filled with flowers such as poppies, roses, marigolds, and bluebells. The poppies and marigolds were sun like orange and the roses were of a perfect pale pink. They grew many sorts of fruits and vegetables. They had an orchard with pear and apple trees where the wild bluebells grew as well as blueberry bushes that were tended to by the littlest apple blossom fairy named Francis. Francis was in charge of protecting the trees from predators such as bears (who love apples and breaking branches!) and elk who tramp on the beautiful grass around the orchard. There are many types of fairies that look over the garden.

They are all great friends with the Queen Bee and like to invite her to dinner sometimes. The Queen Bees’ favorite meal

was royal jelly which her worker bees specially prepared. After the meal was over, May and Susanne went and battled cabbage moths who loved to eat much more than just cabbage. If they had it their way, cabbage moths can destroy things like Brussel sprouts, tomatoes, broccoli, and sunflowers. May and Susanne would have their guns loaded with neem oil bullets that would stop the cabbage moths in their tracks. After a long evening killing cabbage moths, there was always a great celebration.

One day May decided to go on a walk. While she was walking, she saw a creature. She froze. It was a deer.

He was ruining the garden! May realized they forgotten to deer proof the garden. She made a decision right then to build a nice tall fence and gate, which fairies can build in just a second. As she approached the deer, it ran far into the woods with a belly full of garden goodness.

The next day, May decided she needed to plant herbs all around the garden that deer hate. She dug her holes, dropped in tiny seeds and watered them. The herbs she grew were basil, sage, thyme and rosemary which all keep deer away. The fairies lived out their lives assisting the humans by protecting their garden and having fun while they did. The end.

Uncharted Shores Academy Homeschool Student Adelaide Hawkins won the Regional Imagine This Story Contest with this piece.

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The Wild Rivers Symphony will perform spring concerts “At The Movies” in Crescent City and Brookings next month.

Trailblazing Yurok Chief Judge Abinanti North Coast Woman of the Year

Judge Abby Abinanti, a dynamic and effective leader for equal access to the justice system and expanded resources and programs for Native American residents across California, has been selected by Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire as the 2023 North Coast Woman of the Year.

Abinanti, known as “Judge Abby,” joined Senator McGuire for a ceremony this week on the Senate floor in recognition of the 42 “California Women Making Herstory” honorees.

Abinanti is trailblazer. She was the first tribal woman to pass the state bar and become a judge in California.

Judge Abby has served as a Yurok Tribal Court Judge since 1997 and she has proudly held the title as Chief Tribal Court Judge since 2007.

A member of the Yurok Tribe, Abinanti is an alumnae of Cal Poly Humboldt and holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of New Mexico School of Law.

Abinanti served as a Commissioner for the San Francisco Superior Court for over 17 years, assigned to the Unified Family Court and Dependency, a position she held in conjunction with her

Superior Court assignment until 2015.

During her successful tenure as Chief Tribal Court Judge, Abinanti has been laser-focused in the Murdered & Missing Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis, which has disproportionately impacted women in the Yurok Tribe. She has led the way to significantly expand services and programs available to combat the MMIP crisis along with creating Yurok culturally-centered court services including Child Support Court, Wellness/ Diversion/Intervention Programs, Substance Abuse Recovery, and the Legal Access Center.

“Judge Abby’s commitment to fighting for families, women, and tribal justice is second to none,” said Senator McGuire. “She built the Yurok Tribal Court, which is nationally recognized and respected as one of the best in America, from the ground up. Known for her innovative and holistic approaches to criminal justice and her relentless pursuit to combat the MMIP crisis, Judge Abby has helped countless individuals and families access justice and rebuild their lives. She’s an inspiration to all Californians.”

During her career, Judge Abby has taught

in law schools including UC Berkeley and Stanford University. In 2020, Abinanti was recognized with the Lawrence R. Baca Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indian Law Section of the Federal Bar Association for dedicating her career to integrating Native values in the justice

system.

“I’m deeply humbled to Senator McGuire for this special recognition and for highlighting the amazing work of the Yurok Tribe and our Council,” said Abinanti. “It’s an honor to share the Senate floor with this group of change-making women. I also know

there is much more work ahead of us to ensure that our court systems reflect the values we hold important, including individual and community-based responsibility for those who err.

“As to the MMIP crisis, it is gift to know that Senator McGuire will not

rest until we secure justice for all victims and their families and hold offenders accountable.”

The Senate Floor Ceremony can be viewed live at www.senate.ca.gov. Senator McGuire will celebrate with Judge Abby at a lunch on the North Coast in the coming months.

Humboldt County, state of California sued for discriminatory treatment of tribal foster youth

With pro bono support from Jenner & Block, the California Tribal Families Coalition (CTFC) and Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria filed a lawsuit this week against Humboldt County and the State of California for discriminatory treatment of tribal foster youth.

The litigation targets Humboldt County’s practice of improperly denying resources

to tribal youth after they leave the foster care system at age 18.

Tribal youth are the only group of foster youth being denied these resources by the County.

“Native children are already overrepresented in the foster care system in Humboldt County. Adding to this inequity, Humboldt County instituted an improper policy that specifically singles out and denies tribal

youth the supportive services that other foster youth receive to help them transition to independent living when they turn 18 years old,” said Chairperson Josefina Frank of the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria.

“Humboldt County officials have ignored our communications for eight months seeking to reverse this discriminatory practice, leaving us with no option

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but to file a lawsuit to compel the County to provide tribal youth the support they have been promised,” said Kimberly Cluff, Legal Director for the California Tribal Families Coalition.

Studies show that former foster youth are at dramatically higher risk for suicide, homelessness, incarceration, substance abuse and pregnancy in comparison to non-foster youth. Social

services agencies and advocates determined that abruptly cutting off support resources to foster youth when they turn 18 exacerbated these outcomes.

In response, California and other states created programs to provide ongoing resources to assist foster youth in their transition to independent living, which have shown to improve outcomes for this vulnerable population.

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Exterior renovations that boast the best ROI

Remodeling with a return on investment in mind can be a smart strategy for homeowners, whether one is thinking about moving in the next few months or further down the road. Though this approach is an inexact science, in many instances, it’s savvy for homeowners to consider what buyers may want when planning home improvements.

Homeowners may be surprised to learn which renovations garner the best ROI at resale. The home loan and refinancing company RenoFi indicates that overall home improvement projects provide a 70 percent ROI on average. Many highROI projects add functional space and improvement. The following are some exterior renovations that help homeowners recoup the most money at resale, according to Remodeling magazine’s “2022 Cost vs. Value Report.”

1. Garage Door Replacement: 93.3 percent recouped of $4,041 cost

2. Manufactured Stone Veneer: 91.4 percent recouped of $11,066 cost

3. Siding replacement (Fiber Cement): 68.3 percent recouped of $22,093 cost

4. Window replacement (Vinyl): 67.5 percent recouped of $20,482 cost

5. Siding replacement (Vinyl): 67.2 percent recouped of $18,662 cost

6. Window replacement (Wood): 66.3 percent recouped of $24,388 cost

7. Deck addition (Wood): 64.8 percent recouped of $19,248 cost

8. Entry Door Replacement (Steel): 63.8 percent recouped of $2,206 cost

The majority of renovations on Remodeling magazine’s list of the best investments are exterior renovations, making this area of a home a particular point of interest for homeowners. The only interior project that cracked the Top 10 ROI for projects was a minor midrange kitchen remodel.

Exterior renovations perhaps add the most bang for your buck because they’re not only functional, but also because they add immediate curb appeal. Much in the way it has been said people eat with their eyes first — which is why chefs spend so much time on elaborate plating — buyers will judge a property by how it looks when they arrive, even before they’ve stepped inside a home. In essence, home buyers often judge a book by its cover. A worn exterior may indicate to potential buyers that the home was not maintained, however false that assumption may be.

It’s important for homeowners to consider all factors before beginning a renovation. Certain projects offer a stronger return on investment than others, and that’s a significant consideration for homeowners thinking of selling their homes.

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Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire poses with Judge Abby Abinanti after Abinanti was honored as North Coast Woman of the Year.

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Real estate agent honored

A Brookings broker/realtor has been ranked #1 in transactions for the entire state of Oregon, and #3 for volume in 2021. Jude Hodge was also the #1 RE/MAX broker in Oregon, in the Real Trends Top 1000, and ranked #112 in the Nation for All Agencies.

Jude said her success is directly related to her passion and her time commitment to real estate. “I am diligent with my time each and every day,” said Jude. “ I work 24/7— no kidding! You must make sacrifices for success, and for me the sacrifice is time.”

Jude has lived in Brookings, Ore., for more than 30 years. With a background in internet marketing and sales, she has been a Top Multi Million Producer since her first year in real estate. “Currently I am in the top 0.5 percent of all agents in the U.S. in sales and volume,” she said. “I love my career and serving my clients. I am dedicated to results.”

The real estate industry has changed quite a bit since Jude first started her career. She said it has gone from foreclosures to waiting lists, to multiple offers and offers way over asking price. “Brookings is now a destination for buyers, and we have more buyers than we have inventory to sell,” she said.

But as the industry has evolved, so has Jude. “I feel like real estate is literally in my blood. I am not hesitant to take on a luxury home, a commercial property, land, residential or otherwise. I have learned enough to be 100 percent confident in my abilities. I love people and working with the public. It is what I was supposed to do.”

As for her future plans, Jude will continue to serve clients to the best of her ability. “I never want anyone to feel that they were just a transaction. I am honored for every seller and buyer that calls me. I look forward to helping others every day. It is wonderful to meet the people I get to work with and get to know them and their families.”

As leader of her industry, Jude has some advice for other women seeking success. “Get up every day, give it your all, dress for success and never give up. Someone once told me that you must work as if the rent were due every day to gain success, and that is the truth. That is how you do it. Yesterday ended last night, so let yesterday stay where it is. You get a do over each day, and your attitude is everything! As my mentor Bill Pike of 25 years would say, ‘Let go of stinking thinking’.”

Jude also credits the support of her husband, Dave, for her continued success. “How fortunate I am to have a husband that supports my crazy schedule, late night phone calls, sitting on the side of the road while going somewhere so I can talk to a client. He does so much for me, hangs my signs, fills my fliers, and does all my filming. He’s very supportive, and I am beyond blessed.”

Paying for advertising has also played a part in Jude’s success. “Not advertising is like winking in the dark — nobody knows,” she said. Advertising isn’t cheap, but it is money well spent. “If you think success is expensive, wait until you’ve paid for failure.”

Jude has been published in Entrepreneur magazine, Networking Times, Cutting Edge Media, Home Business Connection, Youngevity’s Magazine, Money Makers Monthly, Networker’s Advantage and is a contributing author in “Build it Big,” a book published by Dearborn Publishing for Direct Selling Women’s Alliance. Her awards have been numerous, but below are some of her most recent accomplishments:

• 2020-2021 Diamond Club Award

• 2017-2021 Readers’ Choice Gold Award Best Local

Realtor

• 2021 Real Trends #1 State of Oregon - Transactions

• 2021 Real Trends #112 in the Nation - All agencies

• 2020-2021 #1 RE/MAX Broker in the State of Oregon

To contact Jude, call 541-813-9261 or 541-801-3333, visit her website at homewithjude.com or email her at judehodge@gmail.com

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LISTING YOUR HOME IS SERIOUS BUSINESS!

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Our selling season does not end in this area. The majority of my clients have been over the age of 51 and retiring. Many were here for the busy season and went home without buying anything!! Our market has been so lean with listings that several of my clients check in with me weekly to see if there is anything new on the market. Everyday is a good day to get your home listed. Call me for a no obligation valuation of your home. It will be quick and painless I promise!!

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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Decluttering Your Home This Spring Cleaning Season

The spring cleaning season is always such a great time to refresh your home and everyday lifestyle. Are you already planning to deep clean your carpets and rugs, clean all of your home's windows, and wipe down all counters and cabinets? These are all fantastic steps to take, but have you thought about taking the time to declutter each room? You may not know it, but if you have a cluttered home, you are unknowingly hurting your mental wellbeing.

It’s true — clutter takes up physical space, uses your mental energy, and can amplify stress and anxiety. In my experience as the Professional Organizer and Brand Ambassador of Modular Closets (a DIY customizable closet system that organizes any space in your home), I have found that decluttering and organizing your home is one surefire way to live healthier and happier. That said, if you want to declutter your home this spring cleaning season, avoid these blunders:

Mistake #1:

Thinking You Need to

Throw Everything Away

Oftentimes, when one thinks of decluttering, they falsely assume that any and all clutter should just be thrown away. Their reasoning is that if articles of clothing and other clutter have been strewn around the home for a long time, the items are obviously not important and it would be easiest to just toss them out. However, don’t make this mistake, as it can lead to unnecessary waste in landfills. You may also have friends and family who would love the items you no longer want, or you can donate them to charitable causes that need them.

Mistake #2:

Keeping an Item You

Don’t Need

On that same note, don’t make the mistake of holding onto an article of clothing or other product because you think you might use it in the future. If the item has been sitting in the back of your closet or laying forgotten underneath your bed for months (or years!), then I recommend donating it, giving it away to a friend, or trying to sell it. You get the benefit of less clutter, and the item will go to someone who truly wants to use it. It’s a win-win for you both! Don’t let objects take over you —

remember that you always control the items.

Mistake #3: Starting the Decluttering Process Without Planning Piles I get it — when you finally decide to declutter and organize your home, it can be tempting to just go all-in and start tossing all the items strewn about into one box to sort through later. However, you will streamline the whole process if you plan out your plies first — you can designate a pile of items you will keep, a pile to donate, a pile to sell, and a pile to throw away. Then, you can sort all of the items as you go — then you can easily box up the piles to donate to Goodwill or another organization, place all the items in the “Throw Away” pile into a trash bag, etc.

Mistake #4: Decluttering With Everything Still in the Space

Many people make the mistake of decluttering their drawers, closets, and entire rooms with all of the items still in the space. Don’t commit this blunder, as you can really optimize the decluttering process by first emptying out the closet / room / space before sorting the items. You will be much more cognizant of the items you decide to place back in the space and consider more if you really want to hold onto certain items you haven’t used in a long time. Also, you won’t overlook items that may be hidden under others.

Mistake #5: Keeping Clutter for a Garage Sale That Isn’t on the Calendar Garage sales are a fun and effective way to rid your home of items you no longer need, make a little profit, and give someone else the chance to enjoy your old items at a very low price — as the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure! However, if you want to hold a garage sale to sell your old items, it is absolutely key to schedule the day and time you plan to hold it. Otherwise, you may end up having to keep pushing the garage sale out as other obligations come up, all the while still holding onto a bunch of items cluttering up your space.

Mistake #6: Decluttering Without a Goal and Intention for Your Space

Having a goal you want to achieve for your space will further optimize the decluttering process. Do you finally want to sort through that jumbled junk drawer in your kitchen? Are you ready to organize all of the clothes in your master bedroom’s closet? Do you have a ton of makeup and other beauty products you really want to declutter and organize? Set your goal and declutter accordingly. This will prevent you from being distracted by any clutter in other spaces — as you achieve one goal, you can then set another goal for another space. One step at a time!

Mistake #7: Decluttering Without a Snack On Hand

Trust me, decluttering and organizing any space can be tiring! This is especially true if you are moving heavy boxes and equipment around. So keep your energy and momentum up by having a tasty snack nearby at all times. This can also make the process more fun and enjoyable!

To Wrap It All Up

Are you ready to declutter and organize your home this spring cleaning season? Good for you! You can make the decluttering process much more efficient by avoiding some common mistakes others make, like thinking you need to throw everything away, decluttering while everything is still in the space, and keeping clutter for a garage sale that isn’t yet on the calendar. Also, do not be so hard on yourself, because this process is a lot! The fact that you are working on your space to make it better is truly such an accomplishment. Good luck!

Christina Giaquinto is the Professional Organizer and Brand Ambassador of Modular Closets (DIY customizable closet units that organize any space in your home). Christina focuses on giving her clients the tools, methods, and techniques to transform their lives and homes through decluttering and organizing. She combines spiritual coaching and organizing to help her clients let go of things that do not spark joy and happiness. Her work has been featured on sites like Popsugar, Women's Health, Reader’s Digest, Realtor, The Spruce and Yahoo. www.modularclosets.com

Why it pays to hire contractors for home renovations

A sense of pride comes from a successful do-it-yourself home improvement project. However, quite often inexperience and time constraints lead homeowners to turn to professional contractors to make sure jobs get done correctly and on time.

Allied Market Research reported in 2021 that the home improvement services market is predicted to reach $585.3 billion by 2030. The following are some reasons why renovation-minded homeowners benefit from the services of professionals.

• Tasks can be overwhelming: A home remodel is a large undertaking with many different steps. Contractors who have been around the block a time or two understand how to organize and manage time to get the job done. Plus, they’re devoting all of their attention and time toward the remodel when on the job. This differs from when a do-it-yourselfer tries to work on a remodel in between other responsibilities.

• Network of suppliers: A good general contractor will have a list of material suppliers he or she routinely uses. Often contractors become preferred sellers, which means they get a lower wholesale rate, and will often pass those savings on to the customer.

• Licensed and bonded protection: Licensed and bonded contractors not only have the skills for the job, they have insur-

ance protection behind them. Therefore, if an injury occurs or the job goes awry, the homeowner will be protected from liability. A license means the contractor will have to uphold licensing standards, which could mean staying current on trade practices and skills.

• Expertise: Experienced contractors have done the work they have been hired to do many times, which means their skills are fine-tuned. Knowing the correct way to do a job results in fewer errors (and thus fewer repairs), shorter time periods to get the work done, and potentially lower costs overall.

• Frees up time: Homeowners who hire out for remodels can utilize their time in other ways, such as on the job or spending time with family.

• Reduces stress: Putting the work in capable hands means homeowners do not have to educate themselves about how to do the task, purchase tools, prevent injuries, and/or deal with potentially negative outcomes. Certainly having extra people in the house can be challenging, but it may not equal the stress caused by tackling a job on one’s own. There are many advantages to hiring contractors to renovate a home instead of taking the DIY route.

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Shedding some light on home solar

Consumers shopping around for home improvement projects may be leaning toward overhauls that can reduce energy consumption and save them money in the long run. This is a driving factor behind a growing number of homeowners investigating solar energy for their residences.

How does solar power work?

Solar power harnesses the sun’s energy and converts it into electricity that can be used in homes. Many people are familiar with photovoltaics (PV), which are the panels that absorb sunlight and create an electric field across their layers. Another solar technology, known as concentrating solar power, is primarily used in large power plants and is not appropriate for residential use, according to Energy.gov.

According to the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, hundreds of thousands of solar panels have been put in use across the United States since 2008 . Costs associated with solar

The upfront expense of solar panels is significant, costing anywhere from $10,000 to $14,000 for initial installation. However, comparatively speaking, homeowners can spend $1,500 or more per year on electricity, so solar panels will pay for themselves over time. Keep in mind that costs may vary depending on energy needs and how many panels will be required to service the system.

How much electricity can I expect?

The Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Advice says that the amount of power generated from a solar energy system depends on a few factors:

1. The average number of hours of direct, unshaded sunlight your roof gets each year;

2. The pitch (angle), age and condition of your roof, and the compass direction it faces;

3. The size and strength of your system; and

4. Environmental factors such as snow, dust or shade that may cover the system. Save even more money

Consumers can contact their utility companies to find out if they provide homeowners who produce solar power with “net metering.” This program pays the homeowner money or gives credit for excess power the system produces and returns to the electric grid. Individuals also may be eligible for energy tax credits or other benefits.

Homeowners may find it worthwhile to explore solar energy, particularly if they consume a high amount of electricity.

Options to finance home improvements

Renovating a home is a great way to impart personality indoors and out. Improvements can make spaces more livable and address safety issues. Home renovations often take residents’ lifestyles into account, and changes can be customized to accommodate a growing family or an empty nest.

No matter the job, home improvements tend to be costly. According to the financial resource SoFi, on average, the cost to renovate or remodel a whole house runs between $10 and $60 per square foot. Certain rooms demand a higher cost, with a kitchen or bathroom remodel costing around $100 to $250 per square foot due to electrical and plumbing needs. Figuring out how to pay for the improvement project is as essential to the planning process as picking out materials and contractors.

The following are some financial considerations and financing options

for homeowners looking to renovate their properties.

• Consider if the investment is worth it. Remodeling magazine routinely assesses common improvements and how much homeowners can expect to recoup on the investment in its annual “Cost v. Value” report. In 2022, a homeowner spending $4,000 on a garage door replacement recouped 93.3 percent of the investment, whereas adding a midrange bathroom at $63,000 would only offer a 51.8 percent return. Homeowners must decide if they want to go forward with the project if they’re likely to get just a $33,000 return when they choose to sell the home later on.

• Refinance the home mortgage. Homeowners can use a cash-out mortgage refinance as a way to access thousands of dollars for a remodel. This taps into a home’s

equity. Keep in mind that the mortgage will then be a new mortgage at the current interest rate and an outstanding balance higher than what was the current one. Typically 20 percent equity in the home is needed to refinance.

• Take out a personal loan. For those who do not want to refinance, a personal loan or home improvement loan can be good for midsized projects, according to American Express. Personal loans for home renovations typically require no collateral and one’s credit score determines the interest rate.

• Utilize a home equity line of credit. A HELOC is a form of revolving credit, like a credit card. Homeowners borrow against the credit line granted with the home being the collateral. As a person pays down what is owed, he or she can borrow more.

This is a good idea for recurring or long-term home improvements.

• Try a home equity loan. Home equity loans use the home as collateral like a HELOC. The home equity loan is an installment loan for a fixed amount on a fixed monthly schedule for a set term. These are sometimes called second mortgages.

• No- or low-interest credit card. Smaller projects can be financed using credit cards. Many will offer introductory rates with no interest for a few months. This is generally only preferable if a person can pay off the balance before interest is charged.

These are the primary ways to finance home improvement projects when costs exceed available cash on hand.

Did you know?

Though plants might not seem like the first thing individuals think of when they ponder long-term investments, perennials can be just that. The home and garden experts at HGTV note that some perennials can live for a very long time. For example, according to HGTV, the colorful flowering plant peony, despite a blooming season that usually lasts just seven to 10 days, has been known to survive for 70 to 100 years. Hostas are another popular perennial because they require little maintenance, and that extra free time can add up over the course of the hosta’s life, which can exceed 15 years. Long-living perennials are not necessarily unusual, but gardeners should know that many perennials, and particularly those characterized as “short-lived,” tend to live around three years.

Home renovations can improve a home in many different ways. Modifications to kitchens and bathrooms have long been popular projects, but are they the most popular renovations? According to data from Realm, which analyzed the top 10 most popular projects from roughly 2.8 million listings and permit filings in the United States in 2022, certain projects are more popular than others. Nationally, the most common home renovations include interior painting, exterior painting, finishing a basement, installing or replacing windows, and bathroom remodeling. Houzz polls have unveiled that renovating kitchens and bathrooms, new windows and porches, balcony and deck projects are among the most popular. According to the Canadian lifestyle resource Icy Canada, which culled various data points and sources, window and door upgrades, kitchen and bath remodels and deck projects are the most popular renovations in Canada.