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Altman appointed to city council

By KNOX KERANEN THE TRIPLICATE

After minutes of deliberation, it was Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore who stepped forward to make a motion to appoint Ray Altman as city council member, and all the council voted in favor.

Altman, a 54-year-old accountant, ran for one of the three available Crescent City Council positions last fall, but was narrowly beat out by Council Member Beau Smith, ultimately placing fourth in the election. However, a seat on the council suddenly opened up earlier this month when Alex Campbell resigned after pleading guilty to a count of election fraud that alleges he resided outside of city limits when he filed to run for the position.

A total of four applicants, including Altman, were vying for the role. They were individually interviewed by the city council

via Zoom call during a special meeting Tuesday. The three other applicants were: Holly Greene, vice chair of the Crescent City Planning Commission, Michelle Radison, visitor services coordinator at the Crescent City Chamber of Commerce, and Jim Belardi.

During his interview, Altman said he would like to build on the progress that has already been made by the current council, especially with projects like the renovation of Front Street.

Altman said as a council member he would like to help bolster the small business community downtown, as well as address issues like homelessness. He also said he would like to retain more young people living in Crescent City.

“Since I’ve been here there seems to be a resistance to change or growth, and it seems to be based on fears that providing a future Please see COUNCILMAN, Page A9

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Ray Altman Speaks over zoom to the City Council during the special planning meeting.

Influx of sea lions just a start

Fire department plans to add more paid firefighters

By KNOX KERANEN THE TRIPLICATE

Photos by David Rupkalvis

A large number of California sea lions have been seen recently in Crescent City. Many of the animals live in the harbor area year round.

By DAVID RUPKALVIS THE TRIPLICATE

Sea lions are out in force around Crescent City and soon baby seals will be joining them.

Karen Helms with the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center said there has been an increase in sea li-

ons near the Crescent City Harbor, but even the large numbers aren’t that unusual.

“We have sea lions up in the harbor almost year-round,” she said. “There are a couple times a year when we have a big herring run and they are literally up and down the sidewalk, spilling into

the parking lot.”

The California sea lions, virtually all male, can be seen most days resting on floating docks near the Chartroom Restaurant. Over the last few weeks, as the numbers have grown, they have been seen on the pier near the restaurant, giving people a chance to get a close-up look.

Helms said herring spawn in the marina attracts hungry sea lions.

She said if you see one sea lion, you will almost always see others.

“They are definitely pack animals,” she said. “When one goes out to feed, they all go out to feed.

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Trading garbage for survival gear

By KNOX KERANEN THE TRIPLICATE

Homeless individuals living in Del Norte County are collecting thousands of pounds of trash each month and trading it in for survival gear.

The winter shelter-in-place project through the nonprofit dedicated to homeless outreach, Mission Possible, provides garbage bags to homeless individuals, who then can fill those garbage bags with trash they find and trade them in for food, clean clothes and other essential items. If they turn in trash for four consecutive weeks, they receive some neat survival gear, including a pocket-sized tent and a hand-warming phone charger. Last week, homeless individuals turned in 1,960 pounds of garbage, said Daphne Cortese-Lambert, founder and Please see SURVIVAL, Page A10

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A pocket-sized tent and a hand-warming phone charger are given to homeless individuals who turn in trash for four consecutive weeks.

Crescent City is planning to use Measure S funds to make major improvements to the fire department, including hiring more full-time employees.

In a special workshop meeting Monday, Fire Chief Bill Gillespie and City Manager Eric Weir presented the fire department’s needs and goals to the Measure S Oversight Committee and the city council. They recommended using 25% of the projected Measure S revenue, or $325,000, to add more full-time positions, implement a “sleeper” program, expand volunteer recruitment and incentives, as well as fund maintenance of equipment. Measure S is a one-cent sales tax projected to bring in $1.3 million in revenue.

Currently, the fire department is made up of a single full-time, paid employee, the fire chief, and about 20 active volunteers. With that crew, the Crescent City Fire and Rescue responded to more than 2,000 calls last year throughout the city and the district for structure fires, medical emergencies and plenty of false alarms.

However, with call volumes rising annually, the current staffing model is not sustainable in the long term, said Gillespie.

“To say that we stay busy is an understatement.” said Gillespie. “I don’t necessarily see the trend in any of the fire service as dropping.

It continues to get larger across the board and throughout the country.”

Gillespie said fire departments in Fort Bragg, Red Bluff and Arcata field similar call volumes with many more paid employees.

In fact, the Red Bluff Fire Department is made up of 12 employees and 15 volunteers. Now, Crescent City Fire and Rescue is looking to bring on three more full-time employees, while maintaining their current volunteer positions in a hybrid staffing model.

The proposed “captain II” roles would be phased in one at a time. In the chain of command, they would fall under a volunteer battalion chief, but above captains, engineers and firefighters. Each position would cost $132,000 annually, which would be split between the city and the district. Kelly Schellong, chair of the Measure S Oversight Committee, asked whether current volunteers would have a chance at the job, Gillespie said that they would.

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Warriors overcome adversity to beat the Tigers in season opener DEL NORTE TRIPLICATE

By Ray Hamill For the Triplicate

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Above: Quarterback Cooper Maxwell hands the ball off. Below: Caleb Dodson (12) and RJ Loftin (24) lead the way for Mike Germain (2)

The Del Norte Warriors answered the call Saturday night.

Down to their third- and fourth-string running backs and with several players forced to play out of position, the Del Norte players responded with a dominating second-half performance to pull away from Arcata at McKinleyville High School on the way to a 38-18 victory.

The Warriors were playing their first game of the season after just three days of practice in the two weeks leading up to the game because of COVID restrictions, and they lost their top two running backs to injury in the opening quarter.

So, head coach Nick White challenged his team at halftime.

“We had a ton of adversity we had to face, and how you come out of it after halftime, that defines what kind of team you are,” said White.

“And these kids came out and proved who they are in the second half.

“I think what impressed me most was the kids switching up roles and playing positions they’re not used to, and I think our overall mental toughness throughout the game as well.

“I’m super proud of every kid, because they all played a role and they all came in and contributed.”

The Warriors started fast with two touchdowns in the opening four minutes of the game, the first on a 15-yard run by returning Big 4 Offensive MVP Levi Cox-Cooley and the second on a pick-six by cornerback Isaiah Parsley.

But the momentum quickly slipped away when Cox-Cooley was forced to the sideline after taking a knock to his knee, along with Giancarlo Desolenni (cramps), although the latter would return briefly later.

The Tigers had the better of exchanges for the remainder of the first half, scoring a touchdown and driving deep into Warriors territory late in the second

quarter only to see the threat end when Del Norte’s RJ Loftin came away with an interception.

“That was a big one,” White said.

Loftin had a big game on both sides of the ball, also finding the end zone on a 16-yard TD run on Del Norte’s first possession of the second half.

Loftin, however, also took a knock and was limited after his TD run, although it didn’t seem to slow the Warriors, and no matter who they put in at running back they continued to ground out the yards behind a physical offensive line.

Next up was Caleb Dodson, who scored two second-half TDs on runs of 17 and 45 yards, as the Warriors began to exert their dominance.

Arcata scored two late TDs, but the outcome of the game was never really in doubt for much of the second half.

“We came out not really knowing what to expect as far as our lack of practice and not playing a game,” White said. “But the kids came out hard.”

Del Norte’s seasonopening performance impressed Arcata head coach Jamal Jones. “(Del Norte’s) a championship level program and we want to get there,” Jones said. “They’re extremely well-coached, and they’re extremely physical.

“They wore us down with that offense. I think they’re going to wear a lot of teams down with that offense.”

In addition to Dodson, Mike Germain also ran the ball well in the second half, as well as adding an interception at defensive back late in the game, while lineman Sam Schauerman recovered a second-half fumble.

White says he held CoxCooley out as a precaution and that he will know more about the injury in a few days.

Next up, the Warriors host Eureka on Friday night. The JVs kick off at 5 p.m., followed by the varsity at 7:30 p.m.

Summer travel and vaccine booster shots: OSU panel discusses post-COVID future

By ZACK DEMARS The Triplicate

As vaccines spread across the globe, and cities around the country thaw from under virus restrictions, one topic has been top of mind: What does a post-pandemic future look like?

A panel of experts from Oregon State University took up pieces of that question Tuesday in a forum addressing questions about the next steps for getting the population vaccinated, what it might take to travel internationally this summer and what lessons we can all take away from the COVID-19 crisis.

Summer fun?

International travel might be a possibility this summer — but it’ll be important for travelers to be vaccinated and aware of their surroundings,

according to Chunhuei Chi, the director of OSU’s Center for Global Health.

“Even before vaccination, there’s a component of travel that’s safe, and there’s a component of travel is not so safe,” Chi said Tuesday.

According to Chi, airplane flights are actually safer than some might expect: With planes constantly filtering the air, that regular scrubbing can make them cleaner than other indoor spaces.

But areas outside the plane can be more challenging: Security check areas and other common spaces in airports can promote higher risks if they’re not adequately spaced apart or cleaned regularly, Chi said.

And since each country has had a different virus response, every corner of the globe faces a slightly different state of the virus.

Chi said some regions are still experiencing significant virus spread and mutation, while others are living life close to normal after strong lockdowns all but kept out the virus.

“I would suggest, look at the destination,” Chi advises travelers. “You want to see the country you’re traveling to be relatively safe, and there’s no new variants ....”

An annual vaccine?

The first round of COVID-19 shots might not be the last, according to Gaurav Sahay, an associate professor of pharmacy who’s an expert in vaccine development.

Since the virus won’t be going away even when many more people are vaccinated, continued mutations could reduce the effectiveness of already existing vaccines, Sahay said. That could make it necessary to get a new shot every year, just like for the flu.

“There is an assumption that perhaps this might be an annual event, because the virus will still be around,” Sahay said. “But having said that, new technologies are being built and the hope is that this would really go down. So they are working on basically doing a booster shot.”

And according to Brett Tyler, who directs the university’s project to

sequence and catalogue variants of the virus in Oregon, making sure populations across the globe are vaccinated could help reduce variants in the future.

That’s because the more the virus spreads, the more it mutates — meaning there’s a higher likelihood it’ll mutate in a way that makes it less susceptible to the vaccine.

“It’s going to be very important to help countries all around the world control the virus,” Tyler said. “If we vaccinate all Americans but the virus is running unchecked elsewhere in the world, that creates the possibility of more and more variants appearing and returning back onto our shores, and this is one of the challenges that China is facing right now.”

Public health failures?

Tuesday’s experts agreed: The response to COVID-19 has exposed plenty of cracks in public health systems across the country and state that can be improved before future crises.

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“It’s also laid bare the systemic inequities in our healthcare system — the lack of access particularly for persons with disabilities, the lack of access for vulnerable and minority communities and special populations,” said Courtney Campbell, who’s researching the prioritization of vaccine distribution.

Since some groups already have more difficulties getting access to health care — like those with lower incomes, those who aren’t as mobile or those without internet — the stress the pandemic has put on the system has made it even harder.

Campbell points to vaccine distribution as an example, and how the state’s Latino population has made up a larger share of Oregon’s virus cases but a smaller share of its vaccinations.

The distribution’s also shown how struggles in public health staffing can stymie vaccination efforts, said Joseph Agor, who studies vaccine supply chains.

“I can have millions or trillions of pounds of supplies, but if I don’t have the people to distribute it, then really it’s just going to create longer lines, waits and inefficiencies that really weren’t planned to be there to begin with,” Agor said.

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And the hesitancy among some groups to get vaccinated has shown the impact systemic healthcare challenges, according to Daniel LópezCevallos, an associate professor of ethnic studies.

“It takes a consistent, thoughtful, conscious effort to reach out to those communities, so if those systems haven’t been there in the past, it makes it that much harder,” López-Cevallos said.

Or reasons to cheer?

But an analysis of the public health response to the virus shouldn’t be all doom and gloom, according to Marion Ceraso, an associate professor who studies public health communication.

The fact that experts have gotten effective vaccines onto the market in less than a year is something to celebrate, Ceraso said — and something that celebrating might actually encourage more people to get vaccinated.

“I think as that community experience grows, the resistance to accepting the vaccine will get lower,” Ceraso said. “These vaccines are an incredible, amazing public health success story, and I think we need to share that information with the public to really fully inform them of this picture.”

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OBITUARIES Richard “Rick” Bronson

Loretta Mealue

10/15/1946 - 03/12/2021

October 26, 1930 - March 27, 2021

Richard “Rick” Alan Bronson of Somers, Montana, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, on March 12, 2021, He was 74.

Rick was born on October 15, 1946 in Ontario, Oregon to Rosemary Carr and Eugene Bronson. Rick spent the first 10 years of his life on the family cattle ranch in Malheur City, Oregon. The family moved to Molalla, Oregon, before settling in Crescent City, CA. Rick attended Crescent City High School, and was drafted by the Army in 1964.

Rick served honorably with sharp shooter designation.

His assignments included Berlin, Germany guarding the Berlin Wall, as well as various WWII prisoners, before

finally being assigned to a Presidential security detail.

After proudly serving his country, Rick returned to Crescent City, and resumed his career as a truck driver for Snoozie Shavings.

He would later work for Joe Costa, Risberg, and Reddaway in Brookings, OR, before retiring with UPS Freight in Eugene, OR after 51 years of driving truck.

Rick was a race car driver at Redwood Acres Speedway in the 70’s and 80’s, but the true love of his life was his wife Beckie, whom he married in 1989, and had two kids with, Amanda, a Nathan.

Rick was active in his church, loved his country, and was passionate about politics, and the direction of his country because of his experiences in the military.

He spent his time traveling to places such as Hawaii, Alaska, the Caribbean, Yellowstone, and Mt Rushmore. Rick also enjoyed boating, fishing, working his mini farm, raising bulls and alpaca, and spending time with his family and dogs.

Later in life he migrated to the Flathead Valley, where he fell in love with the Montana

Robert Hudson June 10 1933 - March 23 2021

Robert Hudson passed away on March 23, 2021 in Crescent City, Ca. He was born June 10, 1933 in Lakeport, California and was a resident of Del Norte County for the past 38 years.

Robert was a lifelong fisherman and enjoyed many friendships while fly

fishing on the Smith River.

He was a member of the California Freemasons.

He is survived by his son Michael and wife Jo and daughter Donna Roumiguiere.

He had 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

At Roberts request, no services will be held.

way of life.

Rick is survived by his wife of 31 years, Beckie of Somers, MT. Daughter, Amanda of Portland, OR. Son, Nathan and daughter in-law Chelsea of Junction City, OR. He is also survived by sisters, Suzy Norris of Glen Allen, VA, and Kathy BronsonColagrande and husband Federico, of Newport News, VA. Rick also had a close bond with his numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Rosemary and Eugene Bronson, and brother Pete Bronson.

A celebration of life will be held in Oregon at a time and place to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Rick’s honor to the VA, or the American Diabetes Association.

Friends are encouraged to visit our website at www. buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory caring for the family.

A celebration of life will be held in Oregon at a time and place to be determined.

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Californians 50 and over now eligible for vaccines

By ZACK DEMARS The Triplicate

As officials expand vaccination efforts, Del Norte County will just barely remain in the red tier of COVID-19 restrictions for another week, according to state data.

The county’s case rate remained fairly consistent this week over last, with 63 new cases reported in the past two weeks as of Monday. That Linda L. Orr, 69, of Crescent City, passed away on day’s data showed 43 active March 19, 2021 in Medford, cases of the virus, down slightly from 50 the week before.

Oregon. Arrangements are The figures put the county under the care of North Bend at the upper range of the Chapel, 541-756-0440. red-tier metrics — meaning No services to be held. a continued increase could force a move to purple-tier restrictions and the shuttering of some business sectors in the county.

Del Norte Reads program, to As of Tuesday, no one in special events, to organizing Del Norte County was hosbooks. As we are gearing up pitalized with the virus and a to reopen, we are currently total of five county residents seeking volunteers to join our have died with the virus team in assisting patrons at since the pandemic began. our Smith River branch.

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Loretta (Buzzy) Marie Mealue - On Saturday March 27th, 2021, Loretta Marie Mealue passed away peacefully at home in Crescent City, California at the age of 90. Loretta was was born in McMinnville, Oregon on October 26th, 1930. Loretta moved to

in death by her parents, John and Loretta Vincent, and by an older brother and sister.

She leaves behind two twin sisters and five children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loretta “Buzzy” was a lifelong Catholic. She is remembered for her strong work ethic and great sense of humor!

She will forever be in our hearts for her love, loyalty and selflessness. The family would like to thank St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for the home visit. Thanks to the Senior Center. Thanks to Debra Tyler and the workers at Dr. Blundell’s Office. A special thanks to Janine, Doris, and Theresa for their great care.

No services are planned.

The most recent virus-related death was reported in mid-February.

Meanwhile, COVID-19 vaccination availability is expanding across the county.

According to state data, over 8,600 doses of a vaccine have been administered to Del Norte residents.

The county public health department’s vaccination appointments have moved to Tuesday and Wednesday clinics at the county fairgrounds, allowing events to be coordinated with fewer volunteers than the ones originally held at the airport.

As of April 1, anyone 50 and older is eligible for a vaccine, as well as any adult with high-risk medical conditions or living environments, people in high-exposure professions and those 65 and older. Starting April 15, anyone 16 and older will be eligible for a vaccine under state rules.

County public health officials recommend those

interested in getting vaccinated first call their primary care provider about getting a shot.

Otherwise, individuals can register for the county-run clinics on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by going to the county’s registration system online at myturn.as.me or by calling 707-951-6679.

Sutter Health is also offering clinics on Thursdays and Fridays. More information is online at https:// www.sutterhealth.org/coast/ for-patients/health-alerts/ covid-19-vaccine.

A handful of local pharmacies are also offering vaccines: RiteAid is making appointments online at https:// www.riteaid.com/covid-19, Safeway is making appointments online at https://www. safeway.com/pharmacy/ covid-19.html and Walgreens is making appointments online at https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19 or by phone at 1-800-WALGREENS.

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An isolated area gets the vaccine job done

By Dave Marston

Dave Marston Southwestern Colorado is used to spending winters partially isolated from the rest of Colorado, thanks to treacherous mountain passes that hem communities in when bad weather strikes.

That may explain the spirit of can-do volunteerism that drove the county’s early COVID-19 vaccine efforts.

Nurse practitioner Karen Zink took on the push for organizing with a Dec. 30 call to San Juan Basin Public Health director Liane Jollon, who gave Zink permission to start planning.

“We were out of the gate in 18 days, with first vaccinations January 18,” says Zink. Their base was the La Plata County Fairgrounds, which Zink credits with being a trusted place, not clinical or political.

Basin Health, which oversees Archuleta and La Plata counties, has since taken over, but Zink’s team pushed the region into the lead statewide, at

one point vaccinating 254 people an hour. Now the proof is in the numbers: 70 percent of seniors over 70 are vaccinated in La Plata County alone.

Why was the county so successful? One answer can be found in the Latinx community. La Plata County is smothered by federal immigration employees, with more working in the Four Corners area than in any other region in the state.

“That consistent threat forced us to organize,” says Enrique Orozco, lead community advocate for Compañeros Immigrant Resource Center, a nonprofit based in Durango. “When the chance for mass vaccination came, we had the beginnings of a network to get the word out if vaccines became available.”

But challenges were everywhere: Few people had access to computers, many had a deep-seated fear of any governmental authority and the population was widely dispersed.

But Orozco had a superb organizer in Beatriz Garcia, program manager at Compañeros who distributes food on Fridays from Compañeros’ office. Orozco says the network she grew to distribute food was perfect for developing a get-thevaccine chain.

Orozco credits early vaccine recipients for helping to counter COVID vaccination fears. They went out in the community, explaining that the side effects were mild and ensuring that “Latinx vaccine

sites (run by Basin Heath) had no police presence and brown Spanish-speaking people were on site for comfort,” says Orozco.

The last 12 months have been painful and sometimes desperate for the people in his community, says Orozco. There were no three rounds of stimulus checks or extended unemployment help: “If you’re undocumented, and you don’t work, you don’t eat.”

Zink, whose family has ranched the area for several generations and who is founder and co-owner of Southwest Women’s Health Associates, was key to the two counties’ success.

Her fast start was spurred by a Durango Herald article, which ultimately led to 400 volunteers signing up, all of whom had to be certified as health workers via the nationwide Medical Reserve Corps. “I think people were tired of being cooped up,” Zink says.

The big volunteer base meant Zink’s team fielded 15 separate vaccination teams, each with intake personnel, post-shot caregivers and even traffic directors. Combined with other vaccination teams, this gave Executive Director Liane Jollon confidence to tell Gov. Jared Polis that the Durango community could take every shot he could spare when 40,000 doses landed in Denver.

The two small counties, including the indigenous community of the Southern Ute Nation, were ready when 4,000 of those doses

— 10% of the state’s total — arrived. The Anglo community helped by calling at-risk residents. A crucial link between Zink and the Latinx community was Anne Markward, who handled technology for the effort with her husband Doug. She had a Zoom meeting with Orozco about getting his list of recipients together.

At the time, state guidelines mandated only elderly and folks with impaired health, but once they were vaccinated, the excess went to the Latinx community and other service workers.

With everyone working together, every dose found an arm.

La Plata and Archuleta counties now brag they have one of the highest rates of COVID-19 vaccination in the state, and this is crucial for an economy that depends on tourism for one-third of its economic activity. No one should forget, says vaccine volunteer Jessica Wheeler, that “our economy could not survive without the Latinx community. Whether it’s skilled labor, housekeeping, maintenance or kitchen staff, they support us all.”

Orozco has another group to thank. He credits public health officials for making sure people get protected: “They don’t ask for your age or your job and are doing it on trust.”

Dave Marston is the publisher of Writers on the Range, writersontherange. org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West.

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Vaccination is the ticket to getting the U.S. back on track

By Carlos del Rio, M.D. The end of the pandemic in the U.S. is in sight.

The COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States have proven to be outstandingly effective at protecting recipients from coronavirus and they are also safe.

These vaccines - and the potential of others on the way - have the power to lift us out of the depths of this pandemic and put us on the path forward to rebuilding from COVID-19’s devastating economic, social and psychological impacts.

Put simply, getting America vaccinated is our ticket to halting the death toll and significantly slowing the spread of the virus.

The vaccines are our ticket forward - this is the message that needs to be shouted from the roof tops right now.

While public confidence in the vaccines, and access to them, continues to grow, many Americans - especially

Black and Hispanic adults and those living in rural areas - remain hesitant about getting the shot.

In redoubling efforts to dispel fears about COVID-19 vaccines, the message that needs to be conveyed across the board is that these breakthroughs will not only stamp out the virus, but also end much of the growing collateral damage due to the pandemic.

We know that these are very safe vaccines. Out of the first 1.9 million Pfizer vaccine recipients, only 21 people experienced severe reactions.

That’s 0.00001 percent.

We also know that the vaccines have demonstrated successful results. In a Moderna trial of 30,000 volunteers, half received the vaccine and the other half a placebo. In the placebo group, 185 came down with COVID-19, whereas in the vaccinated group, only 11 did, and all those cases were mild. That translates into an efficacy rate of 94.1 percent.

Even more importantly, the

data shows that the Moderna vaccine is 100 percent effective in preventing severe COVID-19 infections. The data from Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson is remarkably similar.

Skeptics say the vaccines were developed too quickly to be effective, that they’ll cause worse side effects than the coronavirus itself or that they won’t prevent person-toperson spread.

The medical community knows that the first two of those statements are wrong, and the third, while very unlikely, has also been proven wrong in clinical trials where even when the virus was contracted the cases were notably mild.

Underselling the vaccine and fostering skepticism has very real consequences especially for the vulnerable communities who have already been most hard hit.

Even before COVID-19, our health care system was fraught with millions across America living with one or more chronic conditions.

People with chronic illnesses

are six times more likely to be hospitalized and 12 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than people with no chronic conditions.

We also know that this pandemic disproportionately impacts persons of color.

According to the CDC, Black and Hispanic people are about four times more likely to be hospitalized and almost three times more likely to die from COVID-19 than whites.

With awareness of these impacts must also come awareness of the path forward that the available vaccines provide us. This awareness is simple: Get vaccinated as soon as you are eligible.

Carlos del Rio, M.D., FIDSA is a Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, Professor of Global Health and Epidemiology at the Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University and the Executive Associate Dean of Emory at Grady Health System. Dr. del Rio also serves on the Board of Directors for the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

In the past, there was a heavy emphasis on payment by pre-paid gift cards or wire transfers. But, here’s the new twist: the fraudsters are demanding cash, which they want picked up in person. A supposed “bail bondsman” shows up at the victim’s home, increasing the potential physical risk to the victim. He reminds the grandparents of the gag order and to not talk about the case.

After the initial payment, the grandparents will receive calls for additional money to be sent via U.S. Mail, FedEx, UPS or other such service.

Here’s how to protect yourself and your family:

• Don’t respond to demands for immediate action.

The scammers will use fear to manipulate you, trying to get you to act without thinking.

• If you receive an unexpected call such as this, check first with your family members first to see if the story is true.

• Don’t open door for

strangers, and don’t believe someone who tells you can’t report something to law enforcement.

If you or a family member has been contacted by one of these grandparent scammers, make sure to report it to your local FBI office. If you live in Oregon, the number is (503) 224-4181.

Building a Digital Defense Against a New Kind of Grandparent Scam Here’s how it works: grandparents receive a call from one of their “grandchildren.” The grandchild’s voice may not sound right, but the grandchild explains this is due to COVID-19 or some other illness such as strep throat.

The grandchild explains he or she is in legal trouble and needs some money to get bailed out of jail. When the grandparent agrees to provide funds, the grandchild also mentions there is a “gag order” in this case, and the grandparent shouldn’t discuss this with anyone. So far – this is a typical kind of elder fraud case that we’ve seen before.

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ACCOUNT CLERK I/II- (Fulltime hours, plus benefits $15.59$18.94 hourly salary). The job announcement describing qualifications and a City application packet are available at www.crescentcity.org or City of Crescent City, Human Resources Department, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-7483, ext.

233. Application Deadline is Monday, April 12, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

--------------------------------------------Clinical Lab Scientist - Sutter Coast Hospital. Job location: Crescent, CA. Performs all aspects of laboratory testing in one or more sections of laboratory. Actively contributes to Performance Improvement activities and participates in proficiency testing. External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Email resume to ForkneJ@sutterhealth.org Attn: HR. Ref# SHCS9723 --------------------------------------------FULL TIME $16.00 ROUTE WORK 541 247 6018 --------------------------------------------Housekeepers wanted - Apply Ocean Suites Motel, 16045 Lower Harbor Road.

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This is a part time position, 20 - 30 hours per week at $15 an hour. Job descriptions and applications may be obtained and returned to: Port of Brookings Harbor Office 16330 Lower Harbor Rd Brooking OR 97415 or www.portofbrookingsharbor.com. Drug test required. E.O.E. --------------------------------------------Registered Nurse I/II - Del Norte County Health and Human Services. This position is funded through November, 2022. Required applications are available on the Del Norte County Employment Opportunity site www.dnco. org. Applications accepted until the position is filled. EOE --------------------------------------------REHABILITATION SPECIALIST Local non-profit agency is looking to hire PT staff to provide mental health rehabilitation services to work in a mental health setting with children and their families.

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SEASONAL PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER**- Recruitment extended** (Part- time, $15.14-$18.39 hourly salary). The job announcement describing qualifications and a City application packet are available at www.crescentcity. org or City of Crescent City, Human Resources Department, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-7483, ext. 233.

Application Deadline is Monday, April 5, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

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--------------------------------------------Social Worker III - IV Del Norte County Health & Human Services Department. All applications must be submitted to CalHR, via the online application system at https://- www.governmentjobs. com/- careers/mss. Applications accepted until 11:59 p.m. on April7, 2021. EOE.

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to help us deliver the best customer Deputy Sheriff I/II/III - Del Norte service on the coast.

County Sheriff’s Department Required applications are 902 Pay based THE NORTE CHILD CAREonCOUNCIL available on theDEL Del Norte County Homes for Sale experience/skill set.

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Public Notices Del Norte LAFCo Public Hearing Notice

COMMENTS AHEAD OF TIME IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. Please send comments to eo@delnortelafco. org. and limit your comment to 3000 characters. Your comment will be read aloud during the public comment period. Please submit only one comment per agenda item and only one general public comment. Comments may also be mailed to Del Norte LAFCo, 1125 16th Street Suite, 202 Arcata, CA 95521. Written comments must be received by 2 p.m. Monday April 26, 2021.

Please visit delnortelafco.org to review the meeting agenda prior to the meeting. For more information email eo@delnortelafco.org or call (707) 825-9301.

Published: April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T312817 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY In the Matter of the Estate of ALICE LEE CALATRELLO, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday April 26, 2021 at 4 p.m. Del Norte LAFCo will hold a public hearing on the following items:

Case No. 21PB02360

*Municipal Service Reviews for:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lisa M. Boecker 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.

*Del Norte Resource Conservation District *County Service Area No.1 *Del Norte LAFCo Proposed FY 2021-22 budget in accordance with California Government Code Section 56381.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 issues, the Governor of the State of California has issued Executive Order N-29-20 and Order N-2520 establishing social distancing measures and suspending provisions of the Brown Act. For this reason, the meeting will be held via ZOOM videoconference; public access and participation will be available telephonically and electronically; instructions to participate remotely will be provided in the meeting agenda that will posted on the Del Norte LAFCo website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting (https://www.delnortelafco.org/agendasmeetings-2021).

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court - Probate Department, 94235 Moore St., Suite 200, Gold Beach, Oregon 97444, the personal representative , or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420.

Published: April 2, 9 and 16, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P312796

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Wood Cutting & Delivery Services Needed Low-income Household Energy Assistance Program is seeking independent contractors to provide wood cutting and delivery services. Contractors will be selected to provide services to designated households in Del Norte County. Current pricing is $325 per cord for mixed ½ hardwood and ½ softwood.

Wood Vendor applications are available at the Del Norte Senior Center:

1765 Northcrest Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531 Or by calling Amanda Haney at:

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for the Position Visit usof at Food Program Coordinator/Community Educator 934 Chetco Avenue.

(541) 469-6511 Applications and job descriptions are Available at 212 K Street, Crescent City, CA. Application Are you ready fordeadline: a

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Assessment # Assesseea.m.-5 p.m.

Minimum Bid Anytime NOTICE OF PUBLIC INTERNET AUCTION ON MAY 14-17, 2021Mon.-Fri. may be liable for attorney TRUST DATED 3/18/2019.

SERVICES, INC., as said Trustee OF TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

On January 26, 2021, I, Barbara M. Lopez, Del Norte County Tax Collector, was directed to conduct a public auction sale by the Board of Supervisors of Del Norte County, California.

The tax defaulted properties listed below are subject to the tax collector’s power of sale and have been approved for sale by a resolution dated 01/26/2021 of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors. The sale will be conducted on the internet at www.bid4assets.com/DelNorte, beginning on Friday, May 14, 2021, at 8:00 AM PST, and ending on Monday, May 17, 2021, at the posted closing time, PST, as a public auction to the highest bidder for not less than the minimum bid as shown on this notice. Any parcel remaining may be reoffered at a reduced price, at www.bid4assets.com/DelNorte beginning, Friday June 18, and ending on Monday June 21, 2021, at the posted closing time. Any new parties of interest shall be notified in accordance with Revenue and Taxation Code section 3701. A computer workstation will be available to persons who need one at the Tax Collector’s Office, 981 H Street, Suite 150, Crescent City, CA, 95531 during regular business hours.

The County and its employees are not liable for the failure of any electronic equipment that may prevent a person from participating in the sale. Due diligence research is incumbent on the bidder as all properties are sold as is. The winning bidder is legally obligated to purchase the property. Transfer taxes will be added to and collected with the purchase price. Only bids submitted via the Internet will be accepted. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.bid4assests.com/DelNorte

by Monday, May 10, 2021. At the time of registration, bidders must submit a refundable deposit of $500.00 electronically at bid4assests.com/DelNorte. The deposit will be applied to the successful bidder’s purchase price. Full payment and deed information indicating how title should be vested is required by 5:00pm PST, Thursday May 20, 2021, three (3) business days after the sale closes. Terms of payment may include and are limited to EFT, wire transfers and cashier’s checks. The right of redemption will cease on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 5:00 PM PST and properties not redeemed will be offered for sale. If a parcel is not sold, the right of redemption will revive and continue up to the close of business on the last business day prior to the next scheduled tax sale.

If the properties are sold, parties of interest as defined in California Revenue and Taxation Code section 4675, have a right to file a claim with the county for any excess proceeds from the sale. Excess proceeds are the amount of the highest bid in excess of the liens and costs of the sale that are required to be paid from the sale proceeds. Notice will be given to parties of interest, pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code section 3692(e) if excess proceeds result from the sale.

Additional information may be obtained by visiting the Tax Collector’s website at www.co.del-norte.ca.us, by contacting the tax collector at 981 H Street, Suite 150, Crescent City, California or calling (707) 464-7283. ASSESSMENT NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION: The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the assessor’s office.

The properties that are the subject of this notice are situated in Del Norte County, California, and are described as follows: Assessment # 103-042-011-000 105-150-016-000 105-150-024-000 106-031-022-000 106-112-033-000 107-042-009-000 107-062-010-000 107-251-003-000 108-301-008-000 108-320-008-000 110-080-017-000 110-080-021-000 110-090-022-000 110-210-060-000 110-282-037-000 110-360-002-000 115-072-036-000 115-264-008-000 115-280-025-000 116-051-006-000 116-104-002-000 116-202-035-000 117-020-053-000 117-041-002-000 117-041-010-000 117-110-005-000 117-142-002-000 117-142-004-000 117-146-002-000 118-030-023-000 118-080-013-000

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

COUNTY OF DEL NORTE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES VACANCY LIST The Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for a vacancy on the following commission: LOCAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BOARD, an advisory body to the county’s Behavioral Health Branch that is made up of residents of Del Norte County.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE (1) Consumer (2) Community Members QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT Consumer: The applicant must be a citizen of Del Norte County. The applicant must be someone who is currently receiving or has received behavioral health services.

Community Member: The applicant must be a citizen of Del Norte County.

Application Period: April 2th, 2021 - April 23th, 2021 APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OFFICE, 981 H STREET, SUITE 200, CRESCENT CITY, CA BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8-5 WEEKDAYS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF HOLIDAYS OR BY CALLING 707-464-7204 TO HAVE AN APPLICATION MAILED TO YOU. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH APRIL

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

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

McNamara And Peepe Corporation McNamara & Peepe Arcata Agnasan, Ari Richard Clare, William S. Estate of

$10,000 $60,000 $8,800 $9,900

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

$11,000 $1,700 $1,400 $48,300 $1,000 $1,400 $1,500 $1,600 $1,000 $1,700 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,400 $1,500 $1,500

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

NOTICE OF SEALED BID SALE ON MAY 17, 2021 OF TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES On January 26, 2021, I, Barbara M. Lopez, Del Norte County Tax Collector, was directed to conduct a sealed bid sale by the Board of Supervisors of Del Norte County, California. The tax defaulted properties listed below are subject to the tax collector’s power of sell and have been approved for sale by a resolution, dated 01/26/2021, of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors. I will publicly open the sealed bids submitted and sell the properties at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 17, 2021 in Suite 150, at 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. Each property will be sold to the highest bidder among the qualified bidders for not less than the minimum bid as shown on this notice. Due diligence research is incumbent on the bidder as all properties are sold as is. The winning bidder is legally obligated to purchase the property. Transfer taxes will be added to and collected with the purchase price. The right of redemption will cease on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 5:00 PM, and properties not redeemed will be offered for sale. If the parcel is not sold, the right of redemption will revive and continue up to the close of business on the last business day prior to the commencement of the next scheduled tax sale. Any parcel remaining may be reoffered at a reduced price, at 10:00 AM on Monday July 19, 2021. The right of redemption will revive for any property purchased, if payment in full is not received by the close of business on the date specified by the tax collector.

If the properties are sold, parties of interest as defined in California Revenue and Taxation Code section 4675, have a right to file a claim with the county for any excess proceeds from the sale. Excess proceeds are the amount of the highest bid in excess of the liens and costs of the sale that are required to be paid from the sale proceeds. Notice will be given to parties of interest, pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code section 3692(e), if excess proceeds result from the sale.

Additional information may be obtained by visiting the Tax Collector’s website at www.co.del-norte.ca.us, by contacting the tax collector at 981 H Street, Suite 150, Crescent City, California or calling (707) 464-7283. ASSESSMENT NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION: The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the assessor’s office.

The properties that are the subject of this notice are situated in Del Norte County, California, and are described as follows: Assessment # 106-111-047-000 112-038-002-000 112-102-007-000 112-114-003-000 115-142-007-000 115-251-010-000 115-253-018-000 115-254-010-000 115-254-011-000 115-255-011-000 115-280-020-000 115-280-022-000 141-140-006-000

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

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

I certify under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct.

Barbara M. Lopez, Del Norte County Tax Collector, State of California.

Executed at Crescent City, Del Norte, CA on 3/15/2021, Published in the Triplicate on March 19, 26, and April 2, 2021.

23rd. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS CAN BE RETURNED TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OFFICE. Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Del Norte Published: April 2, 9 and 16, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T312545 --------------------------------------------Local Behavioral Health Board Notice of Public Meeting Date: April 5th, 2021 Time: 12:00-1:00 pm The Local Behavioral Health Board will be conducting a public meeting.

Public Meeting Information: Monday, April 5th, 2021 at 12:00pm The meeting will be held via a video conference.

The meeting can be reached by using the following online address: https://dnco.zoom.us/j/91391983177?pwd=OFk1bTY2Vzl4c3V5WFFvSjUrbzcydz09 Call in number: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 913 9198 3177 Password: 750308 If you would like the login information emailed to you, or you need an accommodation to call in, please contact the staff person listed below.

Please direct questions to: Marcus Padilla Del Norte County Behavioral Health Branch 455 K St., Crescent City, CA 95531 Phone: (707) 464-7224 Fax: (707) 465-4272 Email: mpadilla@co.del- norte.ca.us Published April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T312010

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Cape Ferrelo Rural Fire Protection District of Curry County, in the State of OR. to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, will be held at the Fire Hall at 96349 Cape Ferrelo Rd, Brookings, OR. on April 14, 2021 at 5:00 pm. The purpose of the 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. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee.

Public comments are limited to 3 minutes of a respectful presentation. A copy of the budget document may be obtained on or after April 9th in the covered entry to the Fire Hall.

Published March 26 and April 2, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P311651 --------------------------------------------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST LOAN: SP1205 / TURNER OTHER: 91219265 T.S. #: 20155-RT NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED * PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT, BUT TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JEREMY M. TURNER and JESSICA R. TURNER, husband and wife as Joint Tenants, recorded on 3/28/2019 as Instrument No. 20191101 in Book \emdash , Page \emdash of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of DEL NORTE County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 12/11/- 2020 in Book \ emdash , Page as Instrument No. 20205281 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 4/22/2021 On the steps of the southwest entrance to the Flynn Administration Bldg, located at 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 at 11:00 AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, HUMBOLDT MERIDIAN, LYING EASTERLY OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE COUNTY ROAD AS THE SAME EXISTED APRIL 12, 1924. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THOSE PORTIONS THEREOF DESCRIBED IN THE FOLLOWING DEEDS, ALL OF WHICH ARE OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF DEL NORTE COUNTY. 1. DEED TO WILLIAM C. MCKAY AND WIFE RECORDED APRIL 19,1940 IN BOOK 58 OF DEEDS, PAGE 206. 2. DEED TO THE COUNTY OF DEL NORTE RECORDED JUNE 1,1970 IN BOOK 149 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 404. 3. DEED TO ZADA E. RHODES RECORDED JUNE 14,1972 IN BOOK 163 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 571. 4. DEED TO ROBERT L. BARRETT AND WIFE RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14,1973 IN BOOK 73 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 569. 5. DEED TO JAMES H. TAYLOR AND WIFE RECORDED OCTOBER 24,1975 IN BOOK 189 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 404. 6. DEED TO JAMES F. ZWIERLEIN AND WIFE RECORDED MAY 19,1976 IN BOOK 194 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 300. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 106- 170-026 The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4901 Lake Earl Drive, Crescent City, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the undersigned within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $387,684.60. 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note(s), fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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. Dated: March 16, 2021 REDWOOD TRUST DEED

ATTN: ROBERT CULLEN P.O. BOX 6875 SANTA ROSA, CA 95406-0875 By: ROBERT CULLEN, President NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 683- 2468 or visit this Internet Web site: www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the Trustee Sale number assigned to this file, T.S. #20155- RT. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: 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 (800) 683-2468 , or visit this internet website www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 20155-RT 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, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, 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. A-4730510 Published March 26, April 2, and April 9, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311943 --------------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY

DANA LEWIS, Plaintiff v.

ANTHONY AGNEW, NORRIS BODY, SHOP, INC, and LYNN BRAGG, Defendants.

Case No. 20CV46841 SUMMONS TO: LYNN BRAGG IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to appear and defend the complaint filed against you in the above-entitled cause within 30 days from the date of first publication specified herein.

If you fail to appear and defend, the Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint for Conversion of Chattels. The relief requested in the Complaint for Conversion of Chattels is damages against you in the amount of $366,000.00.

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY!

fees in this case. A judgment for attorney fees can be entered against you should Plaintiff in this case prevail.

You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer”. The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or, if the Plaintiff do not have an attorney, proof of service upon the Plaintiff. If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684- 3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636.

Date of First Publication is: March 26, April 2, 9 and 16, 2021.

Attorney for Plaintiff: Nathan L. Garcia, OSB #103856 - Attorney at Law PO Box 2724 Brookings, OR 97415 (541) 247-1332 Nathan@nathangarcialaw.com Curry Coastal Pilot P311974 --------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MASSAGE” The following person/s is/are doing business as: Lucero Massage 850 Wendell St. Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: not applicable I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

Signed: Amber Lucero This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/16/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20210022 Publish: March 26, April 2, 9 and 16, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311977 --------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT New Effex The following person/s is/are doing business as: New Effex 777 Tsunami Lane 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: 3/12/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

Signed: Adam Grubbs This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/12/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20210038 Publish: March 26, April 2, 9 and 16, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T312294 --------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT STELLA’S ADVENTURES The following person/s is/are doing business as: Stella’s Adventures 1445 Boulder Ave. 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: 3/15/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

Signed: Patty Adams This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/1/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20210040 Publish: March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311820

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To place an ad online: Placing a 541-813-1717 999 999 999 www.CurryPilot.com 999 Classified ad is 707-460-6727 www.Triplicate.com Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices EASY and FAST Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Anytime City of Crescent City Summary of Adopted Ordinance No. 824 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, March 15, 2021, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted Ordinance No. 824, An Ordinance Amending Section 12.20.030, Restrictions on Location and Use of Beach Fires on Certain Public Beaches, of Chapter 12.20, Park Regulations, of Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, of the Crescent City Municipal Code.

Currently, the municipal code effectively prohibits beach fires on the public portion of Pebble Beach between Front Street and Sixth Street. The Ordinance extends the prohibition of beach fires on the public portion of Pebble Beach to include the public beach between the northern boundary of the Battery Point Vista area and the City limit line at Preston Island, requires beach fires on private property to have the written consent of the property owner, and establishes size and location regulations for all beach fires consistent with the California Fire Code, and prohibits the abandonment of fires or the burying of coals. A copy of the full ordinance is available for review on the City’s website www.crescentcity.org or by contacting the City Clerk, Robin Patch at (707) 464-7483. The Ordinance will be effective 30 days after its adoption.

The Ordinance was as adopted by the following polled vote: AYES: Council Members Smith, Inscore, and Mayor Greenough NOES: Council Member Wright ASTAIN: None ABSENT: None This notice must be published within 15 days of the date of adoption. /s/ Robin Patch, City Clerk Published April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T312839 --------------------------------------------REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - The County of Del Norte is requesting proposals for Professional Services to prepare a Power Outage Annex to the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).

Proposal packages may be obtained from the Del Norte County Office of Administration, 981 H Street, Suite 210, Crescent City, California, or from the County’s website at co.del- norte.ca.us under Bid Opportunities.

For additional information, contact Kymmie Scott at (707) 464-7214.

Proposal process opened March 23, 2021 and closes April 23, 2021 at 3:00 PM. Published: April 2 and 9, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T312514 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Room 209 Crescent City, CA 95531 Petition of: Dolores Sola CASE NO. CVPT2021-1062 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Dolores Sola filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Ronnie Joseph Caron to Proposed name: Triton Ronnie Joseph Caron THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 23, 2021 Time: 9:00 am Dept.: TWO The address of the court is same as noted above.

ing Section 12.20.030, Restrictions on Location and Use of Beach Fires on Certain Public Beaches, of Chapter 12.20, Park Regulations, of Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, of the Crescent City Municipal Code. Currently, the municipal code effectively prohibits beach fires on the public portion of Pebble Beach between Front Street and Sixth Street. The Ordinance extends the prohibition of beach fires on the public portion of Pebble Beach to include the public beach between the northern boundary of the Battery Point Vista area and the City limit line at Preston Island, requires beach fires on private property to have the written consent of the property owner, and establishes size and location regulations for all beach fires consistent with the California Fire Code, and prohibits the abandonment of fires or the burying of coals. A copy of the full ordinance is available for review on the City’s website www.crescentcity.org or by contacting the City Clerk, Robin Patch at (707) 464-7483. The Ordinance will be effective 30 days after its adoption. The Ordinance was as adopted by the following polled vote: AYES: Council Members Smith, Inscore, and Mayor Greenough NOES: Council Member Wright ASTAIN: None ABSENT: None This notice must be published within 15 days of the date of adoption. /s/ Robin Patch, City Clerk Published April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T312840 --------------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Curry County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30.

In addition to routine business, agenda topics include appointing a board representative to the Lower Rogue River Estuary Enhancements contract review committee, and reviewing the Memorandum of Understanding with the Natural Resource Conservation Service. Other matters may be discussed. Immediately following the regular meeting, the board will move into Executive Session in accordance with ORS 162.660(2)(i) for purposes of conducting the District Manager’s annual performance evaluation.

In keeping with the State’s continued recommendations concerning social distancing, the meetings will be held electronically. Interested parties should contact Liesl Coleman for access information. The meeting will also be broadcast via speakerphone at the Curry Watersheds Partnership office located at 29692 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach. The location is accessible to persons with disabilities.

A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made to Liesl Coleman at least 48 hours

prior to the meeting. liesl.coleman@currywatersheds. org (541) 247-2755 ext 0 Published April 2, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P312841 --------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT CASA RUBIO The following person/s is/are doing business as: Casa Rubio 17285 Crissey Road North Smith River, CA 95567 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 3/12/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

Signed: Hank Shields This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/1/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20210039 Publish: March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311807 --------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Stumble & Relish The following person/s is/are doing business as: Stumble & Relish 10120 U.S. Highway 199 Gasquet, CA 95543 This Business is conducted by:

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Filament Services

an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 04/01/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

Signed: Susan Stewart This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/2/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20210033 Publish: March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311050 --------------------------------------------REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The County of Del Norte is requesting proposals for Professional Services to prepare a Fatality Management Annex to the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).

Proposal packages may be obtained from the Del Norte County Office of Administration, 981 H Street, Suite 210, Crescent City, California, or from the County’s website at co.del- norte.ca.us under Bid Opportunities.

For additional information, contact Kymmie Scott at (707) 464-7214.

Proposal process opened March 23, 2021 and closes April 23, 2021 at 3:00 PM. Published: April 2 and 9, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T312506 ------------------------------------------------

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Inprinting: 3D Printing &

Visit us at: 15957 Hwy 101., Brookings, 15957US US Hwy 101., Harbor, OR OR 501 H.H. St., St., Crescent City, CA 501 Crescent City, CA Publicp.m.

Notices Public Notices 8:30 a.m.-5 Mon.-Fri.

The following person/s is/are doing business as: Inprinting: 3D Printing & Filament Services 100 Wetherell Lane #13 Gasquet, CA 95543 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 02/28/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

Signed: Shawn Dean This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/22/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20210027 Publish: March 12, 19, 26, and April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T309945

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Ace of Fades Barbershop

The following person/s is/are doing business as: Ace of Fades Barbershop 1329 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: not applicable I declare that all information in

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this statement is true and correct.

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

Signed: Eriberto Lopez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/1/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20210032 Publish: March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311080

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Curry County Weed Control Advisory Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. In addition to routine business, agenda topics include an update on project grants and a presentation on Yellow bush lupine in coastal habitats. Other matters may be discussed. In keeping with the State’s continued recommendations concerning social distancing, the meeting will be held electronically. Interested parties should contact Liesl Coleman for the electronic meeting access information. The meeting will also be broadcast via speakerphone at the Curry Watersheds Partnership office located at 29692 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach. The location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made to Liesl Coleman at least 48 hours prior to the meeting: liesl.coleman@currywatersheds.org (541) 247-2755 ext 0.

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Date: March 2, 2021 /s/ Robert F. Cochran, Judge of the Superior Court Published: March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311069 --------------------------------------------City of Crescent City Summary of Adopted Ordinance No. 824 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, March 15, 2021, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted Ordinance No. 824, An Ordinance Amend-

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

Excerpts from the call logs of the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department:

Wednesday, March 24 • At 2:37 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1500 block of Lake Street after a caller said her daughter had an infant locked in a room, the infant was screaming and her daughter was threatening the family.

• At 8:09 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2400 block of Cushing after a caller reported her ex stole

her dog and threatened her.

• At 9:16 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of Elk Valley Road after a caller reported someone was trying to break into a trailer next to them.

• At 9:33 a.m., police responded to the 900 block of 9th Street after a caller reported someone hacked into her bank account and stole money.

• At 10:23 a.m., police responded to the area of Stamps and Play after a caller said an irate man was yelling and threatening him.

• At 11:57 a.m., police responded to the 1300 block of Northcrest after a caller reported both she and her husband had their identity stolen, with both used to open unemployment accounts.

• At 11:59 a.m., police responded to the 400 block of Highway 101 after a caller reported his car was stolen overnight.

• At 1:07 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 100 block of Nelson Lane after a caller reported two people jumped his fence and

stole crab pots.

• At 2:45 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 300 block of Cummins Road after a caller reported a neighbor they have a restraining order against was driving down the road, honking at her, cussing and flipping her off.

• At 3:10 p.m., police responded to the 100 block of H Street after a caller said someone stole his identity and used it to buy items.

• At 4:22 p.m., police responded to the 900 block of 9th Street after a caller reported someone threatened to come over and beat them up.

• At 5:49 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 300 block of Indian Road in Smith River after a caller reported someone came into the store and said another person pulled a knife on them.

• At 7:55 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 3500 block of Railroad Avenue after a caller said two people tried to start a fire so he hit their vehicle with a pipe.

• At 8:09 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 200 block of Bolen Lane in

Fort Dick after a caller said a man showed up at her home that needs to be served a restraining order.

• At 12:03 p.m., police responded to the 1600 block of 5th Street after a caller reported a man urinated in front of her.

Thursday, March 25 • At 12:46 p.m., sheriff’s • At 12:24 a.m., police deputies responded to the responded to the 1100 block 1100 block of Granite of Northcrest Drive after a Road after a caller reported caller reported he could hear people on the roof at a a woman yelling for help. neighbor’s home.

• At 7:26 a.m., sheriff’s • At 2:38 p.m., police deputies responded to the responded to the 200 block 400 block of Mudhen Road of Essex Street after a caller after a caller said a known reported someone had stole subject is using his identity her mail. to commit identity theft.

• At 5:45 p.m., police • At 7:53 a.m., sheriff’s responded to the 1100 deputies responded to the block of 5th Street after a 1500 block of Northcrest caller reported someone Drive after a caller said the stole his wallet. back gate at the location was • At 6:32 p.m., sheriff’s cut open. deputies responded to the 900 • At 10:05 a.m., sheriff’s block of Pacific Avenue after deputies responded to the a caller reported someone 900 block of Washington trespassed in her carport and Boulevard after a caller stole clothes. reported two people were • At 6:47 p.m., sheriff’s yelling at him and one threw deputies responded to the a bottle at him.

14500 block of Ocean View • At 11 a.m., police Drive in Smith River after a responded to the 700 block caller reported she was bitten of L Street after a caller by a dog. said someone stole items • At 10:34 p.m., sheriff’s from the store and were still deputies responded to the on the property.

1500 block of Napa Street after a caller asked for help removing a subject who was rolling around on the floor.

Friday, March 26 • At 12:15 a.m., police responded to the 1100 block of Oregon Street after a caller reported both of his friends’ cars were stolen.

• At 12:20 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 5000 block of Kings Valley Road after a caller reported hearing gunshots.

• At 6:02 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 400 block of Del Norte Street after a caller reported her ex was outside yelling and hitting the wall with a ratchet.

• At 11:15 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1300 block of Washington Boulevard after a caller said a neighbor he has ongoing issues with bumped him.

• At 12:57 p.m., police responded to the 1000 block of Play Street after a caller reported a man hit his dog, threw it in a car and was driving recklessly.

• At 1:18 p.m., police responded to the 200 block of F Street after a caller reported a woman took off her pants and underwear and was walking around wrapped in a sheet.

• At 1:47 p.m., police responded to the 1100 block of Northcrest Drive after a caller reported a person across the street was not wearing clothes.

• At 5:08 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 300 block of Elk Valley Road after a caller reported he was attacked by a dog while walking.

• At 5:42 p.m., police responded to the 300 block of M Street after a caller reported people came in a store acting strange and the woman may have been handcuffed.

• At 7:03 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 900 block of Elk Valley after a caller reported his home was broken into and several items were missing.

• At 7:57 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1100 block of Highway 101 after a caller asked for help removing a person sleeping in front of the business.

• At 10:05 p.m., police responded to the 400 block

of Front Street after a caller reported her car had been broken into and her purse was missing.

• At 10:59 p.m., the Crescent City Fire Department responded to the 900 block of G Street after a caller reported seeing and smelling a fire.

• At 11:01 p.m., police responded to the 800 block of H Street after a caller reported two people were trying to steal a vehicle.

Saturday, March 27 • At 3:41 a.m., the Crescent City Fire Department responded to the 500 block of Childs Avenue after a caller reported a porch was on fire.

• At 7:58 a.m., police responded to the area of 8th and I streets after a caller reported water was bubbling up through the street.

• At 8:04 a.m., the Crescent City Fire Department responded to the 300 block of Highway 101 after a caller reported seeing a small brush fire.

• At 8:28 a.m. and again at 9:32 a.m., the Crescent City Fire Department responded after callers reported seeing smoke in the 300 block of M Street and the area near Highway 101 and Washington.

• At 1:11 p.m., police responded to the 600 block of Highway 101 after a caller asked police to remove a man was extremely intoxicated.

• At 1:12 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Washington and Northcrest Drive after a caller reported someone was looking through mailboxes.

• At 2:56 p.m., police responded to the 700 block of 9th Street after a caller reported a man was harassing her.

• At 3:52 p.m., the Del Norte Ambulance responded to the 100 block of Green Gate Road in Gasquet after a caller reported a logging accident.

• At 4:52 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1400 block of Parkway after a caller reported her work vehicle was broken into and several items, including the keys to a job site, were stolen.

• At 6:01 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 200 block of Lynch Drive after a caller reported someone beat up his mother.

• At 6:25 p.m., the Crescent City Fire Department responded to the 1100 block of Harrold Street after a caller reported a trailer was on fire.

• At 6:44 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to Crescent City after a caller reported a naked person was lying on the side of a hill.

• At 7:07 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 100 block of Blake Road in Klamath after a caller reported an altercation and one person had an axe.

• At 10:32 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 300 block of Ireland Way after a caller reported she was slapped by a man.

• At 10:43 p.m., police responded to the 800 block of Northcrest Drive after multiple callers reported hearing a loud explosion and smelling smoke.

• At 11:52 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1200 block of Douglas Street after a caller reported a man was trying to get into his daughter’s car.

Criminal Convictions Eli Butch Bighead, 18, of Crescent City, was convicted of threatening a crime with intent to terrorize and exhibiting a deadly weapon other than a firearm and was sentenced to one year of probation, 60 days in jail and a fine of $770.

Benjamin Richard William, 33, of Crescent City, was convicted of fleeing an officer-reckless driving with a violent felony enhancement, burglary with a prior strike enhancement and possession of a firearm by a felon with two violent felony convictions enhancement and was sentenced to six years in prison and fines of $1,110.

Robert Wayne Martinez Jr., 37, of Brookings, Oregon, was convicted of escape from custody after felony conviction and possession of a controlled substance for sale with possession of a deadly weapon enhancement and was sentenced to six years in prison and fines of $870.

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Crescent Fire Protection District proposes new assessment Faced with a dramatic decline in revenue, the Crescent Fire Protection District is preparing to submit a funding measure to ask what level of service residents want.

Seeking public input on what the district is proposing, Fire Chief Bill Gillespie will be holding an informational meeting April 14 to discuss the proposed assessment.

The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. via Zoom. The link to the meeting will be posted on the district’s website: cfpd. crescentcity.org or call 4642421 for more information.

“The goal of this assessment is to maintain and improve the level of service to the community and to support a reliable and effective volunteer organization for years to come,” said Gillespie.

Crescent Fire Protection District did not receive property owner support last fall for a similar measure.

This was in part due to the timing of other ballot measures proposed by the city and county. CFPD is trying again in hopes to better educate property owners of the importance of approving a special assessment at a rate of $74 per Equivalent Benefit Unit which corresponds with a typical single-family residence. For improved commercial/industrial and governmental parcels, the assessment would be assigned a weighted factor of 1.1 EBU per 2,500 square feet. The proposed maximum annual assessment for larger commercial centers and multi-family complexes is proposed to be capped at $1,000 per parcel.

If approved, the assessment would be continuous and have no sunset clause.

CFPD property owners previously approved two other assessments to pay for fire service. One was established in 1987 at a rate of $24 per EBU, which has no sunset clause or

inflationary provision and generates approximately $147,000 in revenue per year.

A second was established in 2006 at a rate of $18 per EBU, which generates approximately $110,000 per year. The 2006 assessment is tied to a long-term equipment lease that sunsets this year.

If passed, the new assessment at $74 per EBU would replace the 2006 assessment and would be in addition to the 1987 assessment. Therefore, a typical single-family residence would be paying a total of $98 per year, an increase of $56 per year.

Spread over an entire year, the $56 increase is less than $5 per month. The total $98 assessment value would equal just $8.17 per month.

Describing the many financial pressures facing the district, Chief Gillespie said they include the increasing cost of equipment, rising costs for such things as workers’ compensation and higher training levels.

“The district is now facing a serious shortfall with implications for what kind of service residents will see going forward,” Gillespie said.

For many years, CFPD has operated at a deficit, requiring funding be moved from the reserve account to balance the operational budget each year to maintain service and response, even with the 1987 and 2006 assessments. The assessment passed in 2006 is ending this year. The 1987 Assessment, passed over 34 years ago, cannot sustain the increased call volume, mandated training requirements and service demands that are required of fire departments today. In absence of additional funding, CFPD would be forced to reduce response services for medical aid calls which make up approximately 70% of the total annual call volume of more than 2,000 emergency incidents.

This would mean that

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Firefighters with the Crescent City Fire Protection District are hoping an increase in funding will provide 24-7 coverage. while CFPD still responded to fires, rescues and extrications, we would not have the funding resources to be able to respond to heart attacks, CPR, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and the other emergency medical calls that that the department often arrives first at. For a person not breathing or with no pulse, brain death occurs in 4-6 minutes. A reduction in funding results in fewer resources responding to critical non-fire life safety calls in the greater Crescent City area.

“CFPD has a long history of saving lives in our community, and we desperately need the funding and resources to continue to serve our community,” Gillespie said.

Funding from this measure would allow CFPD to develop and maintain a 24-hour volunteer staffing

Volunteers needed at Tolowa Dunes Join Tolowa Dunes Stewards and Redwood Parks Conservancy to restore habitat for threatened Western snowy plovers and other shorebirds, in the Lake Earl estuary. Volunteers will be removing European beachgrass from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 4.

Anyone who is interested in volunteer is asked to let organizers know in advance.

If the forecast changes, they may change plans. Those who have signed up will be notified. To RSVP, email Jerabek@jeffnet.org or call

or text Sandra at 707-954-5253.

Volunteers will meet at the locked gate in the large parking lot/trailhead at end of Old Mill Road before noon.

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Volunteers will be working directly adjacent to the beautiful estuary and ocean.

This will be a good time to learn about the wondrous strange world of native dune plants, enjoy Harbor seals, ducks, egrets, herons, sometimes bald eagles and Peregrine falcons, and possibly even porcupines, river otters and Roosevelt elk.

program (whereby volunteer firefighters are on duty at the fire station) enabling volunteer personnel to respond quicker to fire and emergency rescue calls.

The assessment would also fund ongoing and enhanced training for volunteer firefighters and support improved maintenance, repair, upgrade and/ or replacement of aging equipment and apparatus.

Inability to maintain and replace equipment and apparatus, and to maintain training has a direct effect on the ISO rating of the fire department. ISO stands for Insurance Services Office, which is an independent organization that evaluates and rates a fire department on their ability to respond and protect their community on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being the highest rating.

CFPD’s current rating is 4.

that retains our youth in the area would From Page A1 threaten our beautiful city,” said Altman. “I think we need to promote this place as a great place to stay.”

The fact that Altman ran for a seat on the council, and he received over 400 votes from residents in the November election, was considered by the council during the deliberation process. Mayor Jason Greenough said by appointing Altman, the council could set things right from the past election.

“We don’t know where those other votes would have gone if we didn’t have some fraud. I kind of agree with the statement that this is an opportunity for us to make it right and to allow the voters will from the last election,” said Greenough.

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without additional funding, the Crescent Fire Protection District, which serves a 26 square mile zone around city limits, is set to run out of money in two years, at which point it would be forced to halt operations.

A district benefit assessment that would have revitalized funding for the fire protection district through property taxes failed to pass last fall, but the fire department is aiming at another benefit assessment this June, with property owners beginning to see ballots in April.

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If it doesn’t pass, Gillespie predicts CFPD would exhaust its limited reserve funds within a two or three year period while trying to maintain the current level of service that residents have come to expect.

Describing the timeline for the assessment vote, ballots will be mailed to property owners at the end of April with a return date of June 14, corresponding with a public hearing held by the district board at 5 p.m. At least a majority of weighted ballots in favor of the proposed benefit assessment must be received for it to go into effect. This measure requires a weighted ballot, meaning each ballot is weighted by the amount of the assessment it represents.

If passed, the assessment would become effective fiscal year 2021-22.

Inscore commended the other applicants for making an effort, especially because the process was awkward for many reasons.

“I just want to tell everybody how much I appreciate you guys doing this,” Inscore said. “This is the single most awkward type of meeting I’ve ever done. It’s a strange dynamic, strange because it’s on Zoom, strange because we are trying to discuss this, and you are looking at us like, ‘well, I’m already out.’ It’s just odd.”

Inscore added he hopes all of the applicants stay engaged in the Crescent City community.

Currently, Altman serves as the chair of the Crescent City Planning Commission. His term on the city council will begin April 5 of and will end in November 2022, unless he is elected at that time.

Washington Station would become a liveable space for both paid firefighters and From Page A1 volunteers during their shift. have a very good shot with A sleeper program would this because they have a speed up response time for knowledge of the organizathe department by having a tion and a knowledge of the crew in the station 24/7. Recommunity,” he said. cent renovations at WashingGillespie said the volunton Station have made it so teers will remain the heart of little would need to be done the fire department, which to start housing firefighters, is why he recommended said Gillespie. expanding volunteer recruitHowever, all of these ment efforts, possibly through changes depend upon a cona partnership with the College tinued funding partnership of the Redwoods fire science between the city and the program, which has happened district, and as it stands, the in the past. district is in a hard place, Additionally, he recomsaid Gillespie. In fact, mended implementing a “sleeper” program. Meaning, the department’s downtown

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Volunteers will help clean out European beachgrass at Toloway Dunes on Sunday.

This rating is used by many insurance companies as they underwrite homeowners and commercial insurance policies for properties.

While every developed property value and insurance policy cost is different, a shift from 4 to 5 on the ISO rating can trigger a substantial increase in insurance rates. With the history of wildfires in recent years in California, an increasing number of insurance companies will no longer underwrite insurance policies if an ISO rating slips to 6, and existing insurance can have rates increased substantially or policies cancelled.

If the assessment passes, Gillespie said assessment revenues would generate $421,648 dollars per year beginning in fiscal year 2022, which he said is sufficient to adequately staff

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So sometimes you may not see any of them.”

While the sea lions, some that weigh up to 600 pounds, are out in big numbers, Helms said her biggest concern is baby seals that will soon start showing up on beaches around Crescent City.

Helms said she expects the seal pups to be born any day now, and when they do, she has a message for local residents – leave them alone. Helms said the baby seals are cute and often alone, but rarely is there a reason to be concerned.

“They’re born on the beaches,” she said. “They

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The College of the Redwoods will open its Juried Student Exhibition on April 13. The show will be virtual this year, with the art available at www.redwoods.edu/artgallery. Included in the exhbition will be Jennifer Groven, First CSA, acrylic on illustration paper, 2020, 14” x 18” College of the Redwoods Lynn M. Jones, local artist, ous support of Robert and presents the 2021 Juried printmaker and business Desirée Yarber, the Ingrid Student Exhibition opening owner.

Nickelson Trust, Mary April 13, with a virtual recepOriginally from the San Mallahan & Dave Bazard, tion and awards ceremony at Francisco suburbs, Jones reJesse Wiedel, Cindy Hooper, 3 p.m. This online exhibition ceived her BA from Humboldt Emily Silver, Holly Yashi, of student work, available at State University. After graduPierson Building Center, Fire www.redwoods.edu/artgalating, she honed her talents in Arts Center, A to Z Eye Care, lery, will feature outstanding carving linoleum blocks while Advanced Security Systems, examples of recent student also broadening her letterpress Dutch Bros. Coffee, Ellis Art work made in CR classes printing abilities through an and Engineering, Dick Taylor spanning multiple mediums internship and personal studio Craft Chocolate, and Jitter including drawing, painting, pursuits. In 2016, she opened Bean Coffee Co. sculpture, ceramics, photogJust My Type Letterpress The 2021 Juried Student raphy and more.

Paperie in Old Town, which has Exhibition will be on display This year, the CR Galsince flourished, winning the April 13 to May 13. The lery hosts its second virtual Eureka Chamber of Comopening reception and awards student exhibition. Visitors merce’s 2020 Small Business ceremony is online at 3 p.m. will be able to conveniently of the Year Award and demonApril 13 and is free and open “stroll” through the gallery strating Jones’s steadfast to the public. To attend, please virtually, in a high-quality, commitment to creating fine register through Zoom at full-screen format. Exhibition art and culturally enriching tinyurl.com/x6f25rmj. Select viewers can easily browse our community. More inforimages of student work will through detailed artwork mation about Jones can be also be posted to the gallery’s images, and learn absorbing found at www.justmytypelet- Instagram @redwoodsgallery details about these emerging terpress.com. and Facebook, www.facebook. student artists.

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executive director of Mission Possible.

The stats don’t stop there.

In nine weeks, Mission Possible has distributed 489 packets of life sustaining items, including food, which is provided by the Community Food Council for Del Norte County and Adjacent Tribal Lands.

Additionally, CorteseLambert said the project has connected her with many homeless individuals living in remote areas that she did not even know were out there before.

“I have worked with the homeless for 13 years in Del Norte County, and in this project, I was able to serve 286 homeless individuals that I have not met yet,” said Cortese-Lambert. “That is letting me know that we have quite a population that isn’t being accounted for in our Point-in-Time surveys.”

According to the last Northern California Continuum of Care Pointin-Time report, a total count of people experiencing homelessness in an area,

typically don’t swim immediately. We’ve had moms that have left pups for up to 24 hours.”

She explained the mother seals have to go feed to care for themselves, so they leave the babies on the beach.

When they return, they are ready to feed the babies and continue the life cycle. That’s if the babies are left alone.

“If mom comes back and sees people or dogs, they may orphan it,” Helms said.

“It’s best to leave them alone and call the professionals.”

That’s where the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center comes in. Helms said her organization gets between 600 and 1,000 calls each year about abandoned or injured mammals. They respond to about half and

typically rescue between 40 and 120 animals a year.

The busy time is just beginning as baby seals are born. The goal with every animal is the same, rehabilitate and release. If the animals are unharmed, almost all can be returned to the ocean fairly quickly. But the key is to stay away.

More importantly, watch your dogs, Helms said.

“A lot of the time, they are victims of dog attacks on the beaches,” Helms said. “It’s more common with people living near the ocean and letting their dogs run free.”

If you see a baby seal or injured marine mammal, the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center rescue line is available 24 hours a day by calling 701-951-4722.

there were 184 homeless individuals in Del Norte County in 2019. However, based on her outreach programs, Cortese-Lambert estimates the actual number of homeless living in Del Norte is much higher.

Now that she was able to meet those individuals, Cortese-Lambert and her volunteers can listen to their stories, gather their information and get them connected to vital services in order to improve their situation, she said.

The program has even helped reunite lost family members. This style of providing services through relationship-based case management is the driving force for all Mission Possible’s projects, said Cortese-Lambert.

“It’s more than just meeting this need and getting these people through like cattle. It’s really about taking the time to get to know them and help them,” said Cortese-Lambert.

Cortese-Lambert knows from experience that getting connected to services, or even having access to clean clothes, can go a long way

for some of these people.

She and her daughter were homeless when they moved to Del Norte from Fresno 22 years ago.

“I got a job and started going to College of the Redwoods and rebuilt my life,” said Cortese-Lambert.

“So, this is real. And I know what can happen when people are given an opportunity, so I just want to give so many people opportunities.”

Despite the name, the winter shelter-in-place program will continue into May with help from its primary funding partners, the Wild Rivers Community Foundation and the Humboldt Area Foundation, and dumping fees are being waived through a partnership with Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority.

Although Cortese-Lambert said she hopes she can find funding for the project to continue on after that, perhaps indefinitely.

Mission Possible is always accepting volunteers and donations. To contact them call Daphne Cortese-Lambert: 707954-7319 or visit https:// delnortemissionpossible.org/