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Murder suspect held over for trial

BY ROGER GITLIN

The Triplicate

A Crescent City man facing murder and attempted murder charges will formally face the felony charges.

Gabriel Hughes was held over for trial after a preliminary hearing in the Del Norte Superior Court. Hughes is facing three felony counts of murder, attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

Hughes is accused in the murder of Rick Nations, 69, and the attempted murder of Lindsey Nations, early 20s. The two were attacked at their home in December 2022.

At the time, Sheriff Garrett Scott said the sheriff’s office was called to the 1500 block of Keller Avenue to reports of a woman screaming and saying she was stabbed.

When deputies arrived, they found the woman with a stab

wound to her neck. Nearby, deputies found Rick Nations with multiple stab wounds to his body. First responders gave emergency care to both victims before they were transported to the hospital, where Rick Nations was declared dead. According to Scott, Hughes was staying at a home near where Nations lived on Keller Avenue when he walked up to Nations’ home on December 6 at around 1 p.m.

Nations saw Hughes approaching and walked out onto his porch to talk to him when Hughes allegedly attacked Nations with a knife. Kelly Nations was also injured in the confrontation.

After being treated, she was released from Sutter Coast Hospital.

Deputies recovered a knife at the scene and took Hughes into custody.

Prosecuting the case is As-

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sistant District Attorney Todd Zocchi. Mr. Hughes will be represented by Attorney Karen Olsen.

After hearing testimony from a Del Norte Sheriff’s Office deputy and both counsels, Judge Robert Cochran ruled the evidence provided in the preliminary hearing showed sufficient cause to move forward on this case. Hughes will be bound over for arraignment Wednesday, April 19. at 8:30 a.m.

Will city tobacco licenses be transferable?

BY ROGER GITLIN

The Triplicate

City councilors continued the discussion on a new, more restrictive tobacco ordinance, without the absent Jason Greenough. The proposed ordinance would mirror the one adopted by the county and the legislation passed into law by the state.

Crescent City to celebrate relationship formed with Rikuzentakata, Japan

BY ROGER GITLIN

The Triplicate Crescent City will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the landing of the Japanese boat, the Kamome, on the shores of Crescent City. The landing followed the devastating 9.1 earthquake near Rikuzentakata, Japan on March

11, 2011, creating a catastrophic tsunami and sending the small vessel on its westward odyssey across the Pacific. More than 1,700 people lost their lives in Rikuzentakata.

As result of the Kamome landing, a sister city relationship between Rikuzentakata and Crescent City was developed. This

anniversary will offer several cultural activities, all free, on Friday, April 14. The schedule:

• 9 a.m. - noon: FREE kids activities at the Cultural Center. Interactive tsunami education and emergency preparedness; Sister City kiosk and mural viewing; Emergency “go bag”

making; Origami. Kyoto fan folding, Kanji writing and card making Kamome Art Exhibit at the Cultural Center.

• 5 p.m.: Kamome Art Mural Unveiling at Beachfront Park.

• 6-7:30 p.m.: FREE evening ceremony, Crescent Elk Audi-

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Harbor is awarded two significant grants

BY ROGER GITLIN

The Triplicate

It’s raining grant money on the harbor. The California Coastal Conservancy awarded two noteworthy grants to the Crescent City Harbor District last week.

The conservancy awarded $927,000 for the planning phase of a new citizens’ dock. A second grant from the conservancy for $450,000 for new bathrooms and outdoor showers on Anchor Way adjacent to South Beach was also awarded.

Project 1, the citizens’ dock, has a no cash matching requirement but approximately $237,000 of in-kind services will be provided by the CCHD. An examination of the aging dock found that 50 percent of the poles needed to be replaced and 90 percent of the poles had lost their original circumference.

The dock condition report submitted to the conservancy revealed the frail dock faces increased risk from climate-related hazards, including tsunami,

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Councilors Ray Altman, Kelly Schellong, Blake Inscore and Mayor Isaiah Wright all favored a more restrictive ordinance that would ban the sale of any tobacco product in a store that contains a pharmacy, limits the issuance of tobacco retail licenses that were in business on July 1, 2022, prohibits advertising of tobacco products within 500 feet of schools, playgrounds and childcare facilities and prohibits advertising or placement within five feet of children’s toys, candy, snack or non- alcoholic beverages. There was additional discussion on the transferability of the retail license, upon the sale of a business, within city limits.

City Attorney Martha Rice sought direction on this one issue before she presents a tobacco retail license for council review.

Councilor Ray Altman observed inconsistency on the transferability of the TRL. Altman stated there are now 10 retailers vending tobacco products, with the recent removal of Walgreens. He noted service stations routinely change ownership/branding that would accelerate the reduction of retailers vending tobacco products down to possibly four retailers, three liquor stores and one smoke shop. Altman stated, “…through attrition, the city will show favoritism for the remaining retailers.” He acknowledged he supports a transfer clause in the TRL.

Inscore spoke of a holistic approach to community health and noted the transfer clause could be initiated when the actual number of retailers selling tobacco product lowers to a ratio of one shop per 2,500 residents, which would exclude inmates at Pelican Bay State Prison. PBSP inmate population is counted in Crescent City population. Inscore invited tobacco retailers to the upcoming meeting

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Ten years ago, Japanese boat Kamome washed ashore in Crescent City after a tsunami pushed the boat across the ocean. Since then, the city of Crescent City has become a sister city with Rikuzentakata, Japan.

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storm surges and sea level rise. Commercial vehicle usage on the dock also compromises dock life expectancy.

The report further states a dock failure would create an economic catastrophe for commercial fisherman. The harbor district also

plans to expand public access, provide a pedestrian walkway, seating, lighting and informational signage on this now-approved project. Project 2, the bathroom and shower build-out, also requires no matching cash contribution but the Harbor will provide $167,000 with in-kind services during the planning and construction process of the project. Presently, there are only

two port-a- potties and no shower services at the south beach location.

Assisting in the successful awarding of both grants was Community System Solutions.

Both projects will go out for bidding upon written acknowledgement and approval to the conservancy by commissioners at the upcoming CCHD meeting, Tuesday, April 18 at 2 p.m. at the harbor office.

Assessor sues Del Norte County County Assessor Jennifer Perry is suing Del Norte County.

BY ROGER GITLIN

The Triplicate

In a matter heard before visiting Judge Frederick Horn, parties met in Department 2 to address Perry’s complaint with a decision made by the Assessment Appeals Board. The AAB is the five members of the Del Norte Board of Supervisors. Both Superior Court Judge Robert Cochran and Darren McElfresh recused themselves from hearing this matter. The respondent on this case is Cappy Dobbs, Judith Dobbs, Sierra F-18 Limited Partnership.

The Dobbs’ responded to the Superior Court. Here is the Dobbs’ background of this matter:

• In 2016-17, Del Norte County was in serious jeopardy of losing Sutter Coast Hospital. A committee of hospital and community leaders contacted Mr. Dobbs about building a house the hospital could lease. Sutter Coast needed quality housing for physicians. • Dobbs responded affirmatively and began the permitting process and financing component to build a three bedroom, two bath, 2500-squarefoot home in the Spyglass subdivision in Smith River. The Dobbs family does not expect

any reimbursement for any out-of- pocket expenses but does expect a return to its original tax bill.

• US Bank advised the Dobbs it could not negotiate a loan to the currently vested limited partnership called Sierra 18. The Dobbs’ changed the vesting to Cappy and Judith Dobbs to accommodate bank requirements. The vesting changed June 26, 2017.

• Hospital leadership for unknown reasons, withdrew its request.

Dobbs stated his intent was to provide necessary housing services for key hospital staff. “We did this to help out Del Norte County,“ Dobbs said.

• On July 10. 2020, the assessor re-accessed the property based on a change of ownership.

• The Dobbs appealed the reassessment to the AAB.

• On October 25, the AAB granted the applicants requested relief.

• The Dobbs contend the property was 100 percent owned before and after the June 2017 name change.

• The assessor filed for court action to overrule

the Del Norte Assessment Appeals Board.

Mr. and Ms. Dobbs expressed their concern the difference on the new assessment vs. the old tax bill is a modest $450 and shared their alarm the cost in legal fees for petitioner Perry may be tens of thousands of dollars which the county may be liable for and questioned the wisdom of this court action. Assessor Perry, who declined to speak with The Triplicate upon the advice of her attorney, has retained the services of the Renne Public Law Group of San Francisco. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to defend the AAB decision. County assistant counsel Jacqueline Roberts will represent Del Norte County in its defense of its decision. The matter will be continued in front of Judge Horn on August 9 at 11 a.m. via a case management conference.

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The Kamome is cleaned up after is washed ashore in Crescent City a decade ago.

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torium. Seating limited to 280. Call ahead to reserve your free ticket. Learn the story from

local city and county officials, community members, students and the folks from Rikunzentakata. Virtual Kamome Art viewing, featuring local artist Harley Munger, traditional Japanese Taiko drum performance by Humboldt Taiko,

watch a film screening of the Kamome documentary. For more information and limited FREE tickets to selected events, contact the Crescent City Chamber of Commerce on Front Street or call (707) 4643174.

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to share their opinions on the proposed retail tobacco ordinance. He further declared if the council has overreacted, a future council can amend the adopted Ordinance.

“The Municipal Code is a living document,” said Inscore. Mayor Wright respect-

fully disagreed, saying such ordinances are rarely amended, while also stating his support for the TRL. He has not rendered an opinion on transferability of a city license.

Public Speaker Sabina

Renner stated she supports a new, stricter ordinance but said her service stations sell lot of cigarettes.

Renner expressed her concern, if she were to sell her business, the value of the sale would be

diminished by the absence of tobacco revenue. Schellong supports no tobacco sales in the city. “20, 000 children are introduced to tobacco in California, annually,” according to Schellong. It is expected Counsel Rice will return to councilors at least two options on transferability of tobacco retail. The council meets this upcoming Monday at 6 p.m. at the Flynn Center.

Photo by Roger Gitlin

The Crescent City Harbor.

Jean Nadine Sparlin Yarbrough

Jean Nadine Sparlin

Yarbrough died at her home in Hiouchi, California, April 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born in Josephine County, Oregon on March 20, 1928, to Lester Lee Sparlin and Ida Mae Hartley Sparlin. She grew up on her family ranch in Williams, Oregon, raising chickens, cows, and baling hay.

Jean graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1946, then attended Southern Oregon College and the University of Oregon. She met James J. Yarbrough at the Greyhound Bus Station in Grants Pass while returning to the university in Eugene where they both were students.

The song “Love on a Greyhound Bus” by Kay Kyser was popular at the time. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and prisoner of war whose B-29 was shot down over Tokyo, Japan, in 1945. Jean and James were married at the bride’s parents’ home on Panther Gulch Road in Williams, Oregon, on July 30, 1949. The couple then honeymooned at Patrick Creek Lodge in Del Norte County, California.

They moved to Crescent City, California, in 1949 where James began work as a reporter and editor at the Del Norte Triplicate. James became the newspaper’s publisher. Jean and James became partners in Hadley

Newspapers, Inc., which operated three newspapers and a printing plant in Crescent City, Arcata, and Garberville. James preceded Jean in death in 1994. Jean worked as society editor, photographer, and bookkeeper with James at the newspaper for more than 40 years. Jean is remembered for her “Little Birdie” column which ran weekly in the newspaper. She never left home without her camera and filled the newspaper with many photos of activities in the community. To one long-time family friend, Archie Gargaetas, and to many people in the community, she was “Mrs. Press Photographer”, and the license plate on her car read DN NEWS.

Jean enjoyed a life of community service to her beloved Del Norte County and was active in the Crescent City Women’s Club, Community Assistance League, cofounder with Jacqueline Cochran of the annual 4th of July Deck Party, and many other local organizations. An avid sports fan, Jean cheered on her beloved Oregon Ducks, the San Francisco Giants, 49ers, and the Golden State Warriors.

At home in Hiouchi she enjoyed visiting with neighbors, feeding the deer, stray cats, and the neighbor’s chickens from her favorite spot on the front porch. She loved

William Thomas “Tiny” Hardy

July 22, 1935 - March 23, 2023

William Thomas “Tiny” Hardy went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 23, 2023. He was 87 years old.

Tiny was born in Jasper County, Mississippi, on July 22, 1935, to William and Annie Hardy. He visited California in 1955 with his best friend, Jerry Lewis, and liked the area so much he decided to move to Klamath, CA. He worked at Simpson Timber mill in Klamath as a millwright until he retired. Tiny met the love of his life, Sharon Bullen, and married her April 14, 1961. They were blessed with 3 daughters, Suzanne, Mary, and Christine.

Tiny enjoyed life and loved people. He was blessed with many special friends during his 68 years in the Klamath community. He was truly a Gentle Giant and that is how he received his nickname “Tiny”. In 1972 he purchased

his first home in the Hunter Creek Subdivision in Klamath.

With blood, sweat and tears he created a magnificent homestead.

He and Sharon shared a love of the heather plant.

They spent many years inventorying, planting, and grooming hundreds of species of this amazing plant in their yard.

When word got out that Tiny retired from Simpson Timber, many mills in Humboldt County reached out to him and he came out of retirement for 5 more years. His skills and talents as a millwright kept many of these lumber mills running day and night.

Tiny loved his family. “Papa Hardy” or “GP” was so amazing and caring and gave amazing Big Bear Hugs. A loving good-humored soul and beautiful smile was shared with everyone he met.

Tiny was a true southern man and spoke

the Redwood Forest, the beach, California Chardonnay (on ice, please!), a good parade, patriotic music, and traveling with family and friends, especially Shirley and Jim Rainwater and Velma Wadsworth. She was rarely without a camera within reach and took thousands of photos.

An avid letter writer, Jean enjoyed sending updates to loved ones from wherever she was.

She is survived by her son, Steven L. Yarbrough (Nancy), her grandchildren Marek A. Yarbrough (Heather), Bridgitt D. Fleming (Scott), Dominic A. Yarbrough (Sarah), Caitlin A. Thurston (John), Molly M. Yarbrough (Nicola), great grandchildren Ronan, Haven, Mia, Hannah, Johnny, and Finn. She leaves behind so many people who loved and cared for her over her lifetime, most especially former daughter-inlaw and friend, Bridget Holland, and friends and caregivers Cindy Silva and Karen Tedsen.

Jean requested that

to everyone with respect. Besides his landscaping love, he enjoyed morning coffee with his buddies, fishing, camping, barbecues, NASCAR (Chase Elliott), Golden State Warriors, SF Giants, and just spending time with his family. He was truly a people person. Tiny’s compassion and soft smile will be greatly missed.

Tiny was preceded in death by his spouse of 55 years, Sharon Hardy. He is survived by daughters, Suzanne Hardy, Mary (Rick) LaFazio, and Christine Edenburn. Grandchildren, Brent (Myriah) LaFazio, Jenna (Dexter) Lawson, Zachary Dorin, Erin Thomas, Taylor Thomas, Markus Thomas, Shawna Thomas, Cougar Edenburn and Aaliyah Edenburn. Great grandchildren, Nathan, Marley and Raina LaFazio, June Lawson, Brinley Thomas, Ryan Rhoades, Jordan Thomas

no services be held, but that if you are so moved, donations may be made in her memory to the Humboldt Area Foundation, the Del Norte High School Scholarship Foundation for an award in Journalism studies, or to another local charity to continue the work in the community she spent her lifetime supporting.

Jean always ended her notes and cards with a journalist’s flourish by signing off with dash thirty dash. So, we shall honor her by doing the same. -30-

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

Volunteer among the world’s tallest trees at RNSP’s Grove of Titans

Redwood Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service and California State Parks invite folks of all ages to become Titaneers for the upcoming spring and summer seasons in the majestic Grove of Titans. Located near Crescent City, CA, the Grove of Titans is home to a towering grove of ancient coastal redwoods that include some of the world’s tallest trees. Officially opened to the public last May, the Grove of Titans features a raised walkway that allows visitors to experience this incredible section of forest while protecting the delicate understory and shallow root system that had been damaged by years of off-trail activity.

The Titaneers, a group of volunteer interpreters and monitors, play a critical

role in the continued preservation of the grove’s delicate ecosystem by keeping visitors on the trail, providing important information on trail conditions, preventing vandalism, and so much more. Anyone who has a passion for the redwoods, enjoys spending time in one of Earth’s most beautiful places, and wants to protect and preserve these trees for generations to come—we invite you to become a Titaneer! Join us in-person for an introductory hike through the grove on Saturday, April 15, and virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, April 26, for a training session.

If you are interested in becoming a Titaneer, please sign up at bit.ly/Titaneers or contact jedsmithtitans@ gmail.com for more information.

and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A Celebration of Life for Tiny will occur on Saturday, April 22, 2023, 1:00 to 4:00 at the Pacific Light Church in the Klamath Community Center, 219 Salmon Ave, Klamath, California 95548.In lieu of flowers or money, please bring a story to share of how Tiny touched your life like he touched ours and so many others.

Over $391 million for drinking water infrastructure upgrades coming to California

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $391,500,000 to California for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Thanks to a $6 billion boost from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is increasing the investments available to rebuild the nation’s water infrastructure.

“Communities, economies, and ecosystems across the US rely on clean water, but the nation’s water infrastructure has been woefully neglected for decades, leading to a dilapidated, contamination-riddled system. Everyone deserves access to safe drinking water, which is why we included historic funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure law to invest in a clean water future. I’m happy this funding is on its way to our state and will make sure it we see the full benefit of this program,” said U.S. Representative

Jared Huffman.

“Every community deserves access to safe, clean drinking water,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Thanks to President Biden’s historic infrastructure investments in America, we have an unprecedented opportunity to revitalize America’s drinking water systems, support the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of removing 100% of lead pipes across our country, and protect communities from PFAS pollution.”

“Providing technical assistance is critical to ensuring that all Americans, especially in tribal and disadvantaged communities, develop water infrastructure projects that meet their drinking water and wastewater needs” said EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Martha Guzman. “These funds will enable more communities to access technical assistance, modernize their drinking water infrastructure, and ensure

safe drinking water for generations to come.”

“Every American deserves access to safe, clean drinking water,” said U.S. Representative Jim Costa. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are delivering historic investments to repair our drinking water infrastructure, ensuring communities in the San Joaquin Valley have access to safe, clean drinking water.”

“Thanks to the leadership of Congressional Democrats and President Biden, the right of every community to have access to clean drinking water is closer to a reality,” said U.S. Representative Mark DeSaulnier. “I am proud to have worked with my colleagues to help secure this funding for the people of California and the East Bay.”

U.S. Representative Ro Khanna said: “Access to clean drinking water is a basic human right. President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

is making long overdue upgrades to water infrastructure that will ensure that all Californians have safe drinking water in their homes. I’m glad to have worked with my colleagues in Congress and the administration to pass this historic legislation and deliver for communities in our state.”

“Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, California and many of our sister states will see an increase in federal funding this year for drinking water projects in some of our most vulnerable communities,” said Yana Garcia, California Secretary for Environmental Protection. “Although we’ve made great strides, many California communities continue to lack access to safe, clean, and affordable drinking water. Current estimates price our drinking water infrastructure needs at $64.7 billion. Securing sustained federal and state funding to meet this need is critical, and remains a

key priority for our administrations.”

The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to strengthening the nation’s water infrastructure, while providing significant resources to address key challenges, including climate change, emerging contaminants like per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and cybersecurity.

The DWSRF allotments to states are based on the results of EPA’s 7th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment. The survey, which is required by the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act, assesses the nation’s public water systems’ infrastructure needs every four years and the findings are used to allocate DWSRF grants to states.

Dance your way to the shelter to meet Boogie! Even though he does have two left feet, his sweet nature will waltz right into your heart! Boogie loves people and loves interacting with them, like the life of the party he was born to be. He’s so easy on a leash, it’s like he’s gliding across the trail! Moonwalk across town and get to know Boogie!

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Redwood Parks Conservancy is looking for volunteers to work among the tallest trees in the world during the spring and summer seasons.

What will happen now?

The world spent two years in a pandemic and forced to wear masks, especially in any medical facilities. What do you think that would do to a human body? Well, for starters it would weaken the immune system. The mask would block the pathogens the human body once recognized, therefore making the immune system weak to that pathogen once again. When the human body is fighting an infection, the body temperature will rise. This phase would be the fever phase. When the human body is at a fever moment, the body can share this infection to other human bodies. So, safe distance from one human body to another to contain such an infection his highly considered.

When did our nation put a price on our children’s head? Why did I just hear about a mother and father being booked at the county jail for their child having too many missed days of school? Why should I, as a parent, sacrifice my child’s health for an educator’s paycheck?

I do not control our governor. I do not make his decisions on cutbacks. So why are the parents being penalized for keeping their children safe? Better yet, parents are being penalized for keeping their children home, so they do not spread the infection to other children and the educators. When did the education system loose common sense?

I am a mother of four. I am also a full-time medical professional that worked through the pandemic. I went into COVID rooms. I held the hands of the dying when their families could not come into the room, but only watch through the outside window while their loved one takes their last breath. Then coming home, stripping my clothes off in the backyard and taking a shower to keep my family safe.

I took the COVID vaccine so I did not lose my job. Being forced to wear a mask, knowing what it was going to do to my body. My children and I went from not being sick at all for over a year when it was mandated to wear masks, to now taking the masks off and now constantly sick. Now as of 04/03/2023, medical facilities are no longer forced to wear mask. What do you think will happen now?

Brittney Patton Crescent City

Thank you, Mr. Burrell

In response to the insightful letter to the editor April 5, 2023, written by Joe Burrell: - what an absolutely great way to analyze political issues.

I made a worksheet for each point in his letter and will use it for each article or program that discusses political issues. Maybe if we all did this, our legislators would be likely to listen and our votes would HIRE legislators that will listen to the majority. Bless you Mr. Burrell for opening my thought processes.

Upward Spiral or Doom Loop?

I attended an economic development summit a few months ago that focused on economic benefits that the proposed Performing Arts Center will bring to our community.

At this meeting, Alec Dompke, a rural economic development advisor with UC Davis Cooperative Extension (addompka@ ucanr.edu), described a community development phenomenon called an “upward spiral.” The concept is basically that success fuels more success in an upward spiral.

Mr. Dompka spoke about the upward spiral of community capital. The seven types of “Community Capital” are Built, Social, Human, Financial, Cultural, Political, and Natural. These are our community assets. He illustrated the sequence of actions and reactions that will create an upward spiral.

“The Performing Arts Center (PAC) uses existing capitals to start the process of bringing in financial capital. Financial capital creates built capital and human capital as skills and the PAC are built. Political, social, and cultural capitals grow with governance training, community events and cultural exhibitions. Human and financial capitals increase with ticket sales and “creative class” individuals.”

My interpretation: Providing top notch entertainment in a state-of-the-art venue will bring more travelers to our community, who will spend money at local businesses. This increased financial capital enables businesses to expand and workers to earn a better wage. The influx of cash into our community raises the economy and the tax base, which will pay for more civic improvements that make our community a more attractive place to visit and live. This leads to an upward spiral with even

more visitors, businesses, jobs, and money.

Harbor Propulsion

I had pondered the notion of an upward spiral prior to attending this forum. I’ve been observing the accelerating progress the Harbor District is making to fund major infrastructure improvements.

Last year, the Harbor secured approval of a grant for nearly $7.4 million to replace the failing sea wall and adjacent parking area and to add electric hoists and EV charging infrastructure. This grant requires 20 percent match funding from the grantee.

The Harbor District has also been awarded a $321,000 grant to prepare the technical studies required for the sea wall project. This new grant can be used to match the larger grant.

More recently the Harbor District has been recommended for two different grants from the Coastal Conservancy. A grant for $1 million will help to pay for the preliminary costs for replacing the Citizens Dock, including design, and permitting.

This can also be counted as a match for other grants.

A second grant pending from the Coastal Conservancy will provide $450,000 to design, permit, and construct permanent bathrooms and showers on Anchor Way near South Beach. This will make the beach more welcoming to residents and visitors. A well maintained, scenic harbor is a major community asset.

The harbor would not be gaining momentum without the inflow of grant funding. The Harbor District is tapped into this funding because they made the strategic investment to hire a professional grant writer.

There is an upward spiral building at the harbor as one funding source feeds into the other. Success is

providing propulsion to more success.

Economic Resiliency

Another example of our community coming together to create an economic updraft is the collaborative $10 million grant application that was submitted in February by the Harbor District on behalf of our community. This was a cooperative effort with many local partners who were able to quickly mobilize to submit projects that will improve our regional economy.

Preliminary feedback on our proposal has been positive, though funding is not guaranteed. Reviewers have noted that we submitted the only proposal in our region that truly is a regional proposal. They suggested that our proposal may be used as a model for other rural areas. This is how our proposal was pitched.

The Community Economic Resiliency Fund (CERF) has $50 million to fund pilot projects. The Del Norte proposal emphasized the value of a rural pilot and demonstrated that $10 million will make a bigger impact in a smaller community.

Whether or not this pilot grant is funded, this community coalition needs to stay together to prepare for Phase 3 of the CERF program when $450 million will be available to fund regional economic resiliency projects. We will continue to be more competitive if we work together effectively as a community.

Doom Loop

The extreme opposite of an upward spiral has been called a doom loop. This was described in a recent story in the San Francisco Chronicle, Can San Francisco dodge a ‘doom loop’?

(3/30/23)

“Doom loop (noun) - A scenario in which one negative development causes

another negative development, which then makes the first problem worse. A vicious cycle.

This is how San Francisco could die. Interconnected forces trap the city in economic free fall. Workers remain primarily remote. Office spaces sit empty. Businesses shutter.

Mass transit is sharply reduced or even bankrupt, making it harder for low and middle income wage workers who enable restaurants and small business to operate, causing major budget shortfalls from declining tax revenue that imperil numerous city services, triggering mass layoffs of city workers and shredding the social safety net, all of which causes more people to leave.”

We must avoid this scenario.

Progress Inspires Progress

There is an excitement and enthusiasm that builds when people see progress or even the hope of progress. Success leads to more success. Not every project meets all its goals. Not every grant is awarded. But every positive step in the right direction fuels the upward spiral for our community.

“Shoot for the stars and if you happen to miss, shoot for the moon instead.”

Astronaut Neil Armstrong

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

A dancing bird finally gets some protection

By JOHN HORNING

What I remember most about that dark early morning of crouching on the prairie is the rhythmic sound of pounding. It was so loud I wondered if someone had put a microphone near the skinny legs of the dozen birds dancing on the turf. As the sun rose above the horizon in southeastern New Mexico, the male lesser prairie chickens continued their ritual performance, each hoping to entice a female.

They strutted, leaped in the air with feathers spread, and bowed, but the greatest thrill was watching them puff up the garish, red-orange air sacs on either side of their necks.

Concealed in a blind, we watched late into the morning that spring of 1999, until the last birds — members of a rapidly vanishing species — flew off.

I recalled that wonderful day recently, because in late March, after countless lawsuits and scientific opinions, the lesser prairie chicken in New Mexico, Colorado and eastwards finally got what it so desperately needs — federal

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protection under the Endangered Species Act.

The designation, however, comes 25 long years after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service first determined that this magical dancing bird could go the way of the passenger pigeon.

In June 1988, the Service did something seemingly mundane, though it had profound consequences. It relegated the lesser prairie chicken to what might be called endangered species purgatory — making its protection status “warranted but precluded” under the Endangered Species Act. Precluded apparently meant,

“We should list the birds but find it impossible to do that.”

For decades, the Fish and Wildlife Service, under pressure from opponents in Congress and powerful industries, has used this designation to delay Endangered Species Act protections for hundreds of species that need an ecological safety net, including the lesser prairie chicken.

The result since 1998 has been predictable: The bird’s numbers have plummeted. In many parts of the West, it has disappeared entirely. Lesser prairie chickens now number about 30,000, less than 2% of what they were in the 19th century when the birds flourished in the hundreds of thousands.

Controversy around granting Endangered Species Act protection for the lesser prairie chicken has mainly been about oil and gas development. Meaningful protection of this bird, whose habitat covers millions of acres across New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma, would mean restraint from the oil and gas and agricultural industries. Pump jacks and plows are the greatest threats to prairie

chicken survival.

Kansas Republicans, namely Sen. Roger Marshall and Rep. Tracy Mann, have already pressured the Fish and Wildlife Service to delay the date that the listing takes effect. Texas has also filed a lawsuit to block the listing, and Kansas and Oklahoma are threatening to sue. The long struggle to keep the birds alive is far from over.

Fifty years ago, Congress enacted the Endangered Species Act to recognize the importance of endangered and threatened species, citing their “esthetic, ecological, educational, historical, recreational and scientific value to the Nation and its people.” The Act’s vision was remarkable, and Americans are fortunate that the law fought for a half-century ago continues to be fought for today.

I am proud that our nation passed this powerful law to protect the diversity of life. But for our nation’s laws to really mean something, they must be enforced, even when — especially when — opponents are among the most economically and politically powerful industries.

You’d think that identifying a species as “endangered” meant that there was still time to save it. But the prairie chicken, along with its high-profile distant cousin, the sage grouse, is running out of time. The birds need lots of open space, and the new designation only puts some constraints on existing oil and gas operations, while limiting new development.

Later this spring, I intend to return to the prairies near the town of Milnesand, New Mexico, this time with my nine-yearold twins in tow. I can only hope that the birds are still dancing. I also hope that my boys have the opportunity to watch and wonder about why these birds return to woo females at the same place each spring, and what we, as a society, must do to ensure that the dance continues.

John Horning is a contributor to Writers on the Range, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He is the executive director of WildEarth Guardians and lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

PJ Estlund Crescent City

Kevin Hendrick

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

Monday, 03/27/23:

• 4:52 am, transient issue, 700 block of 2nd Street, Police.

• 7:55 am, restraining order violation, 300 block of 4th Street, Police.

• 11:05 am, theft, 600 block of L Street, Police.

• 1:23 pm, fire, 1000 block of Play Street, Police.

• 1:46 pm, physical disturbance, 12400 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 1:47 pm, scam, 9000 block of Highway 199, Sheriff.

• 2:20 pm, physical disturbance, 1100 block of 3rd Street, Police.

• 3:16 pm, harassment, 14400 block of Ocean View Drive, Sheriff.

• 3:29 pm, shoplifter, 900 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 3:41 pm, landlord/ tenant issue, 500 block of

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Pacific Avenue, Police.

• 5:03 pm, dog issue, 4300 block of Wonder Stump Road, Sheriff.

• 7:25 pm, harassment, 400 block of C Street, Police. 9:00 pm, harassment, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

Tuesday 03/28/23:

• 6:40 am, harassment, 6700 block of South Bank Road, Sheriff.

• 10:51 am, dog issue, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 12:53 pm, theft, L and 6th, Police.

• 2:31 pm, animal issue, 1100 block of Lakeview Drive, Sheriff.

• 2:40 pm, dog issue, Skookum Lane, Sheriff.

• 5:40 pm, stuck motorist, Highway 101 and Wilson Creek, Highway Patrol.

• 5:05 pm, theft, 500 block of Cooper Street, Police.

• 5:12 pm, custody issues, 400 block of Bradford Avenue, Sheriff.

• 6:22 pm, assault, 1100 block of 3rd Street, Police.

• 6:42 pm, theft, 3 and Wendell, Police.

• 7:28 pm, explosion,

March 24-30

• Melissa Nicole LawrenceDale, 21, of Klamath, was convicted of theft/ larceny and was sentenced to one year of probation, five days in jail and a fine of $671. In a second case, she was convicted of failure to appear in court and was sentenced to five days in jail and a fine of $220. In a third case, she was convicted of driving without a license and a was fined $75.

• Rickey Emery Meyer, 28, of Crescent City, was convicted of violating parole and was sentenced to 135 days in jail.

• Christopher Scott Moore, 38, of Crescent City, was convicted of violating parole and was sentenced to 120 days in jail.

• Christian Alexander Schroeder, 29, of Crescent City, was convicted of violating probation causing original sentenced to be imposed for charge of second degree burglary and was sentenced to two years in prison and a fine of $300.

• Jolene Renee Taylor, 40, of Gold Hill, Oregon, was convicted of violating probation and was sentenced to 60 days in jail.

Child Care Stabilization Fund Launches Two Additional Programs for New Hires and Facility Improvement

Arcata Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) has rolled out two new programs under the Child Care Stabilization Fund to support child care business owners looking to upgrade their facilities, as well as hiring bonuses for those who started working in child care this year.

Last spring, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors voted to allocate $4.86 million of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to support our child care industry. AEDC took the administrative lead on the project, in partnership with the County of Humboldt, Changing Tides Family Services, First 5 Humboldt, and the Humboldt County Office of Education Local Child Care Planning Council to create a collaborative effort that integrates other child care services and resources for providers and parents.

The first new program to launch this year is for the Facility Improvement Forgivable Loans, which offers child care providers up to $10,000 in small business loans to upgrade their facilities in ways that improve efficiency, safety, and learning. Investments in facility equipment, environment, and modernization are all eligible project plans. Payments on these forgivable loans are deferred for six months. Once facility upgrades are completed, the AEDC will use ARPA funds to write off the loan balance.

The second program is for new child care employees who started working on or after January 1st, 2023. These hiring bonuses are aimed at increasing the number of certified provid-

Old Mill and Sand Hill, Sheriff.

Wednesday, 03/29/23:

• 7:14 am, theft, 1000 block of Harrold Street.

• 9:15 am, theft, 6700 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 12:07 pm, threats, 100 block of Audree Lane, Sheriff.

• 12:45 pm, dog issue, 900 block of Pacific Avenue, Sheriff.

• 1:28 pm, dog issue, 1600 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

• 2:01 pm, physical disturbance, 1900 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

• 2:17 pm, abandoned dog, 200 block of M Street, Sheriff.

• 2:41 pm, harassment, 300 block of 3rd Street, Police.

• 4:34 pm, dog issue, 100 block of Dat-naa-svt Loop, Sheriff.

• 5:52 pm, theft, 600 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 6:03 pm, counterfeit, 2000 block of Elk Ranch Road, Sheriff.

• 8:40 pm, threats, 1100

block of Malaney Drive, Sheriff.

• 11:54 pm, barking dog, Harrold and Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

Thursday, 03/30/23:

• 11:07 am, fraud, 600 block of G Street, Police.

• 11:20 am, scam, 100 block of Struebing, Sheriff.

• 11:50 am, dog issue, Elk Valley and State Street, Sheriff.

• 1:44 pm, theft, 400 block of M Street.

• 2:08 pm, bully, 600 block of Cooper Avenue, Sheriff.

• 3:42 pm, theft, 100 block of A Street, Police.

• 5:04 pm, runaway juvenile, 1200 block of Huntington Street, Police.

• 5:36 pm, transient issue, Pebble Beach and Grand, Sheriff.

• 5:57 pm, threats, 100 block of Price Mall, Police.

• 7:09 pm, theft, 2400 block of Railroad Avenue, Sheriff.

• 8:58 pm, runaway juvenile, 1200 block of Huntington Street, Police.

Friday, 03/31/23:

• 11:28 am, animal issue, 1800 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

• 11:32 am, threats, 100 block of A Street, Police.

• 12:59 pm, fraud, 1700 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

• 2:01 pm, fire, 1400 block of Huntington Street, Fire.

• 4:00 pm, dog issue, 500 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 4:34 pm, theft, 400 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 8:37 pm, threats, 1000 block of 5th Street, Police.

• 9:20 pm, disturbance, 600 block of L Street, Police.

Saturday, 04/01/23

• 7:16 am, fraud, 100 block of Kenwood Lane, Sheriff.

• 7:49 am, harassment, 300 block of 3rd Street, Police.

• 11:21 am, harassment, 300 block of Lakeview Drive, Sheriff.

• 11:54 am, harassment, 2300 block of Old Mill Road, Sheriff.

• 12:17 pm, civil issue,

600 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 12:38 pm, assault, 300 block of Indra Street, Police.

• 12:59 pm, assault, 300 block of Mathews Street, Sheriff.

• 1:17 pm, physical disturbance, Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 3:12 pm, custody issue, 300 block of Grant Avenue, Police.

• 4:26 pm, animal abuse, 1000 block of 9th Street, Police.

• 8:04 pm, civil issue, 10100 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

Sunday, 04/02/23

• 5:57 am, missing person, 6600 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 10:32 am, threats, 200 block of Darby Street, Sheriff.

• 11:24 am, custody issue, 1600 block of Macken Avenue, Sheriff.

• 12:30 pm, trespasser, 1200 block of Moorehead Road, Sheriff.

• 12:56 pm, dog issue, 1800 block of Parkway Drive, Sheriff.

ers in Humboldt to create more access to child care, especially in Humboldt’s most rural communities.

The new round of hiring bonuses offers up to $1,000 to full-time employees or $500 for half-time (12-29 hours) employees. Employees must work a total of 90 days before they are eligible. Simply email the completed application to jade@aedc1.org with the subject line Child Care Hiring Bonus Program or mail a hard copy of the application to 707 K Street Eureka, CA.

The Retention Bonus program, which recently closed its first round of funding, allowed Humboldt County child care providers operating in the peak of the Covid pandemic to receive a retention bonus of up to $6000 for remaining open when so many providers were forced to shut down.

“Child care workers tend to be undervalued and are underpaid even though we are considered essential workers,” says Michele Palazzo, head teacher at Beginnings Inc. in Redway.

“Receiving a bonus like this not only assisted each of us with our daily lives but was also a necessary boost for morale.”

AEDC is a Community Development Financial Institution committed to delivering responsible, affordable lending to help low-income, low-wealth, and other disadvantaged people and communities join the economic mainstream. AEDC provides loans and support to entrepreneurial, innovative business and community endeavors, such as the Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund.

Pastor Pat Henderson (707) 460-1696 Meeting at Del Norte Fairgrounds Sunday 10:30am Wednesday Night 6:30pm Kids Ministry for both services Also on Facebook and YouTube www.solidrockcrescentcity.com

541-469-3725 • BrookingsPres.com Facebook.com/brookingspres

Faith Baptist Church Fundamental Independent 409 Hillside Ave. Unit C, Brookings 541-412-1070

School...............10 a.m.

CalvaryHeritage

“StudyingGod’sWordversebyverse, HearingGod’svoicedaybyday

Contact: 541-661-0184 Morning Worship Thursday Bible Study 10:30am 7:00pm

Wednesday Bible Study....11 a.m.

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

Worship: Sun, 10am Fellowship hour after service Women’s Prayer & Bible Study: Tue, 8am Men’s Bible Study: Wed, 8am Christian Education Study: Wed, 10am & 6pm Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Every 4th Sat, 8:30am 10:00am Activity & Potluck: Every 3rd Fri, 5pm 8pm Brookings Presbyterian Church Pacific Ave. at Oak St. Pastor Bruce Jarvis St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Fir St. at Old County Rd, Brookings Sunday Adult Classes.........9 a.m. Sunday

The 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

Mail: PO Box 3026 Brookings, OR 97415

Website: CalvaryHeritage.org #zacsHope

Trinity Lutheran Church 1200 Easy St., PO Box 1199 Brookings

Sunday Bible School All Ages...9am (Sept.-May)

Sunday Worship Service...10am Nursery Available Pastor Matt Steendahl 541-469-3411 tlcbrookings.org

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

Paragon Coffee open for business

By ROGER GITLIN

The Triplicate

There’s a new coffeehouse in town. Paragon Coffeehouse officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony, Saturday morning, April 1.

Some 50 community residents were on hand to see the ribbon cutting and enjoy the coffee.

Paragon Coffee house offers a complete product line of designer coffees with an assortment of bakery goods and quiche.

Paragon Coffeehouse is presently open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4p.m. The store plans to open seven days per week, soon.

Paragon Coffeehouse is located at 783 Third St., adjacent to Del Norte Office Supply. Paragon Coffee can be reached at (707) 464-6600.

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

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

Do you own a 1950’s1970’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-

Redwoods State Park

California State Parks Reopens Mattole Road in Humboldt Redwoods State Park

California State Parks reopened the Mattole Road in Humboldt Redwoods State Park on March 31.

A half-mile section of the road had been closed due to a landslide that occurred on January 17. The closure was located 1.5 miles west of the juncture with Highway 101. Mattole Road runs west from the highway at the confluence of the south fork and main stem of the Eel River, then traverses through Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

California State Parks has been monitoring the slide and its impacts to the road as well as the surrounding landscape. The landslide was roughly 90 acres and extended north of Bull Creek to the top of the adjacent ridge. Multiple old-growth redwood trees toppled as a result of ground subsidence. The

road was impassable due to large fissures and buckling of the asphalt.

Over the last several weeks, geoengineers have bored holes deep beneath the road surface and have employed inclinometers to assess the underlying geology. During that period the road has not moved appreciably. Parks will continue to monitor the road and will close it again if warranted. The area where the road had been impacted is now resurfaced with gravel. Drivers should be aware that there is a 25 mph speed limit and to proceed with caution in the impacted areas due to the abrupt change from asphalt to gravel. The adjacent Rockefeller Loop Trail is currently closed and will be reopened once hazard trees have been assessed.

College of the Redwoods holds 33rd Plant Sale

The College of the Redwoods Agriculture program will be holding its 33rd annual Plant Sale on Friday, April 21, from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the CR greenhouse on the main Eureka campus.

Annuals, perennials, vegetables, succulents, culinary herbs, houseplants, native plants, and landscape plants will be available. All plants have been propagated and grown

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The Born to Breathe Youth Media Festival

The 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.

Young people are encouraged to learn more about the dangers of tobacco and nicotine products and then morph that knowledge into artful expression. Most art mediums are accepted, including spoken or written word, video, audio, two- or three-dimensional art pieces. The entries must address a tobacco-related topic, such as normalization,

marketing and targeting special populations, mental health and wellness, vaping, environmental impacts, and/or traditional vs. commercial use. Learn more at www.NorCal4Health.org or call Amber Wier (Del Norte and Humboldt) at 707-954-4365.

Azalea Festival Art Show and Sale Call-to-Artists

The Azalea Festival Art Show and Sale is a community art event open to artists of all ages and skill levels. Pelican Bay Arts Association has sponsored an art show in conjunction with the Azalea Festival since 1956. This a great opportunity to show and sell your art or win a cash prize. $1,000 in cash prizes, ribbons, raffle, and more!

Entry forms, due April 22nd, 2023, are available at the following locations: Manley Art Center & Gallery: 433 Oak St., Brookings Crescent Harbor Art Gallery: 140 Marine Way, Crescent City Wright’s Custom Framing & Art Supplies: 810 Chetco Ave.,

Brookings Gold Beach Bookstore: 29707 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach

Brookings City Hall Visitors Center: 898 Elk Dr., Brookings www.manleyartcenter.com www.wildriverscoastart.com

Thursday, April 13

Ladies Christian Fellowship of Del Norte County Apple Peddler Restaurant: 10:30 am

Speaker/vocalist, Lorraine O’dell, former resident of Del Norte County, will share the Word of God with the group. She will also share her lovely singing voice with us, as she leads in Gospel songs throughout the meeting.

“Ladies christian fellowship” is a non-denominational fellowship and all ladies are welcome to attend. For further information contact Liz at 707580-9833 or Bonnie at 707482-3705.

Sunday, April 16 Del Norte & Tribal Lands Community Seed & Plant

by students as part of their instruction in the various agriculture classes. Funds raised through the sale goes towards the support of the greenhouse operation and the agriculture program. Help reduce waste by bringing your own box to carry plants. There will be free parking available near the greenhouse. No dogs are allowed at the plant sale. For more information, call the CR Career and Technical Education office at 476-4341.

Exchange 2023 Family Resource Center of the Redwoods, 494 Pacific Ave: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This free event is your chance to connect with gardeners of all skill levels! Attendees will be able to swap seeds, starts, and tips for gardening success.

Educational workshops to feature “Intro to Permaculture”, “Coastal Gardening” with Humboldt Kitchen Gardener author Eddie Tanner, “Seed Sovereignty” with Don Tipping of Siskiyou Seeds, and more!

There will be a variety of free seeds and plants to bring home, as well as some for sale from local vendors. Please bring any extra seeds or starts you may have to share with the community. Don’t forget to bring your appetite, because food vendors will be on site with coffee, Mexican food, Filipino barbecue, dessert, and kombucha.

For more information, email FoodCouncilDNATL@gmail. com.

Photos by Roger Gitlin/The Triplicate

Guests line up to try out Paragon Coffee House after its grand opening last week. Below, during the ribbon cutting, Billie Kay Tygart, Jim Tygart, unidentified barrister, and Cindy Vosburg, executive director of the Crescent City Chamber of Commerce.

Contributed photo

Newly resurfaced Mattole Road in Humboldt

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Employment Opps 515

Line cooks wanted - Top pay for the right individual.

Apply in person at Fisherman’s Restaurant, 700 US Hwy 101 S, CC. All other positions hiring soon!

POLICE RECRUIT (POLICE ACADEMY PROGRAM) - POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF CRESCENT CITY. Fulltime with great benefits, $18.56 hourly salary PLUS great benefit package.

Job announcement and application packet available at www.crescentcity.org or at, City Hall 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.

Contact HR Manager Sunny Valero for questions at (707) 464-7483, ext. 233. Position closes at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

The City of Brookings is now accepting applications for positions of Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor for the 2023 swim season. This is a seasonal, part time position starting at $12.50/hr. Application packets are available at the City of Brookings Finance Department, 898 Elk Drive, Brookings OR 97415, (541) 469-1105. Hours 8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 5:00pm Monday through Thursday or at www. brookings.or.us. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City of Brookings application form.

Campers & Trailers 606

MO-29.5 2009 Arctic Fox 5th wheel Silver Fox edition Newer tires, Lots of addons, 1 owner. $17900 obo. 541-661-5300

Wanted Autos 690

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Misc/Trade 700

Custom moving dolly for heavy furniture. Pneumatic tires, ramp included. $99. 707-464-4862

Fish Tank - 20 Gallon. All accessories +. Extra filter sys, deco rocks, and more. You haul $60. 541-254-0438

Queen sized wooden headboard w/ side panel storage and mirror in the middle. $29. 707-218-6543 707-487-6027

Small refrigerator. Runs off 110v, 12v, or gas. Size: 12X20. $25. 541-469-4948

Sterling .925 Rings, Pendants,+ Precious stones: Moonstone, Labradorite, Larimar + Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet + Cameras on site, cash only. 845 G St CC 4/15 10AM-3PM

Stereo, TV & Video 713

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Food & Produce 734

Organic frozen blueberries. 5lb bags $30. 4 bags for $100. Call 707-464-4344.

Inside 12X30 Storage. $150/mo. Not suitable for household items. 541-661-1570

Public Notices 999

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the County of Del Norte will conduct a public hearing by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 10:40 A.M. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA and online VIA Zoom at media.co.del-norte. ca.us, regarding the below described topic.

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.

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.

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Retirement/Asst Living 801 Available For Rent

Available For Rent 800

5 Blocks to the beach!

Move-in ready, nice, clean

3 bed, 1 bath home w/2-car attached garage. 707-890-6655

Apts Unfurnished 804

Two 1 bd, 1 ba units avail for rent, $750 per month. 417 Fern Ave. Call Janel Drew 541-661-3890

Houses Furnished 806

Furnished Vacation rental in Smith River $1700/mo + 1st & last. No animals. All utils except power. Short/longterm rental. 707-460-1385

Duplexes 810

2 br 1 ba, small garage, W/D, water, internet, and trash included. $1250/mo + deposit. 707-464-4646

RV Space for Rent 819

RV Space for Rent in 55 or older park. $440/mo. Call: Ralph (541) 251-3334

Commercial Space 832

Barber shop 20 Years Hwy 101 $4500 541-294-2871

*** Minor Subdivision of a 240-acre Parcel into Two 120-Acre Parcels - The parcel is zoned Timberland Preserve Zone (TPZ), with a General Plan Land Use designation of Timberland (TBR). In 2016, the parcel was split by grant deed and did not conform to relevant provisions of the Subdivision Map Act or other regulations related to the TPZ zone district. Pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act, a Notice of Violation was recorded against the property and the owner is now seeking to remediate the situation and to lawfully subdivide the parcel. Parcels zoned TPZ may be considered for division into parcels containing twenty acres or more. A Joint Timber Management Plan (JTMP) has been prepared for the parcel by a registered professional forester, in order to assess the suitability of the parcels for timber production and harvesting.

According to the Preliminary Biological Assessment in the JTMP, the parcel contains a number of Class II and Class III watercourses and found that seasonally appropriate surveys may need to be conducted prior to future activities that could negatively impact protected natural resources located on the parcel. The JTMP concludes that the property can be effectively managed as two separate parcels and provide periodic sustainable return while balancing growth and yield over time.

MS2302 - APN 122-020019 & 122- 030-029 located on Low Divide Road, Crescent City, CA 95531**

If you are unable to participate in the public hearing, you may direct written questions to the County of Del Norte Board of Supervisors, 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA 95531 or you may telephone (707) 464-7204. In addition, information may be obtained at the above address on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Kylie Goughnour Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Del Norte State of California

DATED: April 03, 2023

Published: April 12, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T361708

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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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

Pacific Process & Legal Services Street Address: 1080 Mason Mall, Ste 4A Crescent City, CA 95532 Mailing Address: 730 7th St, Ste 103 Eureka, CA 95501

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Remembering Return of the Jedi

Two-County Wide Event Celebrating the 40th Anniversary

On June 2 and 3, the Humboldt Del Norte Film Commission will be hosting the 1st annual Forest Moon Festival, sponsored by Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Star Wars Fans, this is the summer event you are looking for. It will commemorate the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, the Star Wars film that featured Humboldt and Del Norte counties as the forest moon of Endor, the final battleground between the Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire.

The Forest Moon Festival will span across the two counties. Businesses, pop-ups, community partners, and existing events are invited to theme-out in Star Wars fashion and offer activities for the whole family to enjoy. The Film Commission is working with stellar community partners to bring free screenings of Return of the Jedi to various locations throughout the region. As the date gets closer, a map and schedule of events will be released to the public so festival attendees will be able to see all the exciting activities that are happening across the redwood region including Lucasfilm approved costumers (Rebels, Storm Troopers, and more) appearances.

The festival’s concept was created over a decade ago as an enhancement to the existing “Map of the Movies” (a free self-guided tour featuring projects that have filmed in both Humboldt & Del Norte Counties and can be found on their website and app

stores). “We were trying to expand our film tourism strategy since film tourism can boost local economies more than actual filming at times, when we thought of someday launching a festival like this,” stated the Film Commissioner, Cassandra Hesseltine.

Today, Hesseltine says it’s more than that for the Film Commission. “Now, it’s more our way of giving back to the region by creating community pride through a celebration that will be enjoyed by all ages.”

In the Fall of 2019, the Film Commission and community partners had begun brainstorming a possible event, but the pandemic shelved the idea. In 2022, after the Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation and the city of Eureka inquired about a collaboration with the film commission for a May the 4th event, they knew it was time to resurrect the festival.

“We thought this was the first baby-step on our way to something bigger,” Hesseltine commented, “It was a very successful and entertaining experience, so we decided to go for the full-fledged event finally for the 40th anniversary this year.

Though, since this is the first time going so big, it feels more like our dress rehearsal as we get buy-in from the community and focus on promoting more locally.”

As the festival grows, the Film Commission anticipates more out-oftown film tourists attending the event. Because of

this, the Film Commission picked the first weekend of June for the festival since it wouldn’t compete with other out of town May the 4th events, hotels availability, and warmer weather for outside activities. Tiffa-

ny Miller Designs has been contracted to help produce the weekend due to her and her team’s in-depth experience in Hollywood and event coordinating. For more information on this event (including map

and schedule of events, to be released later) you can visit the website www. forestmoonfestival.org. Any business that wishes to participate should visit and follow the directions on the vendor page of the

website to be included in the promotional material. Be sure to follow the Forest Moon Festival Facebook page and Instagram @forestmoonfestival to get all the latest updates and announcements.

Registration opens for economic development summit

The community is invited to join in person for The State of the Redwood Coast Region: Our Elemental Economy, the 3rd annual regional economic development summit. While this year’s conference will take place in Ukiah, September 2122, Early Bird Registration begins Saturday, April 1.

The State of the Redwood Coast Region: Our Elemental Economy is a two-day economic summit designed to foster innovative thinking throughout our region of Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino Counties, as well as adjacent tribal lands. We aim to identify shared economic opportunities and strengthen collaboration amongst our business-

Nonprofit

es, economic development professionals, and leaders.

This year’s theme, Our Elemental Economy, evaluates the unique yet fundamental ways our environment shapes our region’s economy through the four elements: earth, wind, water, and fire.

AEDC director Susan Seaman shares her excitement about the potential of this year’s conference now that everyone can gather in person. “It’s a rare opportunity to have so many of our region’s professionals and leaders under one roof. It seems clear from the positive feedback of the last two years that this conference is pivotal to creating and fostering collaboration across counties.”

Day 1 of the conference will center on the foundational components unique to our Redwood Coast Region. From solidarity economics to investment and community development, keynote speakers will share ideas about how we can build a more resilient and equitable economy. Focused breakout sessions between speeches provide ample opportunity to collaborate and connect.

Day 2 will touch on the economic development opportunities and challenges faced by our region and within our unique environment. Between keynote speeches, attendees can engage in interactive discussions, breakout sessions, and industry-focused presentations from

inspiring Redwood Coast leaders.

“I am thrilled to host this year’s conference in Ukiah,” says Katrina Kessen, Executive Director at Greater Ukiah Business and Tourism Alliance. “Not only is it so special that we can connect in person this year, but hosting everyone in Ukiah feels serendipitous at a time when Ukiah is seeing so much positive economic development and growth.”

Join us at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center in Ukiah this September for this rare opportunity to connect and network with your fellow community leaders making an impact in our Redwood Coast Region. Early Bird registration begins April 1st.

bicycle tour seeking local organization for fundraising opportunity, July 12

The Oregon nonprofit bike tour organization Bicycle Rides Northwest (BRNW; www.brnw.org) is looking to partner with a local organization on a fundraising opportunity on Wednesday, July 12 as part of their tour.

Specifically, they would like to offer their riders a “changing area” at the swimming hole at Steven Bridge on South Fork Road so the riders can change into swim gear and enjoy a dip in the river.

The week-long tour will be bringing 300 road cyclists to Crescent City for a two-night stay, July 11-12. Wednesday 7/12 is a “layover day,”

where the event stays an extra day in the same town. Riders have the option that day to pedal an out-andback route to the swimming hole via Howland Hill Road, explore town on their own or enjoy one or more of the many wonderful excursions Del Norte County has to offer.

The event organizers would like to offer a system where the riders could change clothes to swim, using makeshift “changing rooms” set up in the parking area of the swimming hole.

The partner organization would be responsible for transporting clothing to and from the swimming hole, and providing and monitoring the chang-

ing areas. Riders would provide tips for the service (BRNW would guarantee a minimum of $400).

This project would require a vehicle to transport workers and clothing bags, as well as tents or other equipment to create two enclosed changing rooms capable of accommodating several people at once. The changing service would operate from approximately 9:00 am to noon, plus transportation time to and from the location.

If your group is interested, please Cindy Vosburg, Crescent City/Del Norte Chamber of Commerce, at director@delnorte.org

Learn more and register here: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/2023-

state-of-the-region-summit-our-elemental-economy-tickets-594854685377

Photos by Mark Mckenna

May the Fourth, 2022 event in Collaboration between the Film Commission, Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation, and City of Eureka.

CDFW Announces Closure of Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Charlton

H. Bonham has assessed entanglement risk under the Risk Assessment Mitigation Program (RAMP) and announced a fishery closure for the commercial Dungeness crab fishery in fishing zones 3, 4, 5 and 6 (Sonoma/Mendocino county line to the U.S./Mexico border) effective at noon on April 15. The take and possession of Dungeness crab is therefore prohibited

after noon on April 15, in fishing zones 3-6. This season closure is being implemented to minimize entanglement risk for humpback whales as they return to forage off the coast of California and in response to several entanglements that occurred during March and April of 2022. Based on historical migration patterns, CDFW anticipates humpback whales will begin arriving in the coming weeks and has determined this action

is needed to avoid entanglements during the same period that occurred last season.

In addition, CDFW has authorized the Lost and Abandoned Gear Retrieval Program to begin removing commercial Dungeness crab traps left in the water beginning April 21, 2023, at 6 a.m. in zones 3, 4, 5 and 6.

“The fleet has done an impressive job helping CDFW manage entanglement risk in the commer-

The Dungeness crab season will be closed April 15 in much of California.

cial fishery and appreciates the high level of involvement to inform the risk assessment process,” said CDFW Director Bonham.

“We applaud the Working Group for their dedication and continued focus on the long-term viability of the fishery that helps ensure we protect future opportunities to bring Dungeness crab to Californians and provide protection for

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whales and sea turtles off our coast.”

Fishing zones 1 through 6 also remain under a Fleet Advisory for both the commercial and recreational Dungeness crab fisheries.

The recreational fishery remains open to crab traps north of Point Arguello, Santa Barbara County, but may be subject to a future trap restriction when humpback whales return

to forage during the spring and summer.

In addition, CDFW reminds all commercial and recreational fishery participants to implement best practices, as described in the Best Practices Guide. CDFW also reminds all anglers to be prepared to act quickly to remove fishing gear from remaining open areas should entanglement risk become elevated.

Avian Influenza Detected In Deceased Mountain Lions

The Eurasian strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) was detected in two mountain lions in Mono County in December 2022 and January 2023, according to wildlife health experts with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). While additional disease testing is being conducted to rule out the possibility of co-infections, HPAI H5N1 is suspected to be the cause of the death for both mountain lions.

This is the second species of wild mammal known to have contracted HPAI H5N1 in California since the virus was reported in wild birds in July 2022.

In January, the virus was detected in a bobcat found in Butte County.

The new findings also mark the first detection of HPAI H5N1 in Mono County. To date, the virus has been found in 45 counties statewide.

“The Eurasian lineage of avian influenza is primarily a disease impacting birds but is occasionally being detected in wild mammals. We don’t expect this to have a population-level

impact for California’s mountain lions or other mammalian carnivores, but it is a disease we will continue to monitor,” said Dr. Jaime Rudd, a pesticide and disease investigations specialist in CDFW’s Wildlife Health Lab.

“The main route of disease transmission for carnivores seems to be through ingestion of infected birds – typically waterfowl such as geese. Biologists following the movements of these mountain lions noted that they had preyed upon wild Canada geese in the past,” Rudd said.

Remains of the two mountain lions, who were related (mother and daughter), were collected from Mono Lake in Mono County on December 23 and January 14. Samples were submitted to the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory in Davis for preliminary testing. Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed the detection of HPAI H5N1.

“The main pathological finding for these two mountain lions was

encephalitis, which is inflammation of the brain. Additionally, there were lesions in the lungs causing pulmonary edema. Much of the lesions in the brain and lungs were associated with the virus, but additional disease testing is being performed to rule out the possibility of co-infection,” said Rudd.

Of note is that both mountain lions were wearing GPS collars as part of a CDFW population study. The mortality notification sent from the collar helped biologists track the deceased animals and allowed for their remains to be collected in a timely manner to perform necropsies and determine cause of death.

“HPAI H5N1 is still considered a low-risk zoonotic pathogen,” said CDFW Senior Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Deana Clifford. “It’s significant that the detections occurred far from the bobcat detection, and in an area where the disease had not yet been detected in wild birds. This means it’s possible that the mountain lions may represent detections of a new foci of infections for wild birds.”