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Hughes pleads guilty to 2nd degree murder

Formal sentencing to be handed down in September

BY ROGER GITLIN

The Triplicate

Gabriel Joseph Hughes of Crescent City amended his not guilty plea and admitted his guilt in the stabbing death of Richard Nations, 69, last December. Hughes also admitted guilt in the assault with a deadly weapon for the stabbing attack on Nation’s

daughter, Lindsey.

Hughes acknowledged and signed off on a 22 year to life sentence and he will appear before Superior Court Judge Darren McElfresh, in September. District Attorney Katherine Micks supervised the plea arrangement.

Hughes was arrested in the 1300 Block of West Keller after

a report neighbors heard cries for help from a young woman identified as Nations’ daughter, Lindsay. She told deputies Hughes stabbed her. Hughes has been detained in the jail since the December 6 incident.

10 felons leave jail

On a separate matter, Sheriff

Garrett Scott announced the transfer of 10 convicted felons to the California Department of Corrections, freeing up needed bed space. The DNSD transfer team delivered the 10 felons to North Kern Correctional facility in Delano, two weeks ago.

Sheriff Scott earlier reported he has increased detainment 30 percent since he’s been sheriff.

Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights

Lots new at the Del Norte County Fair

BY ROGER GITLIN

The Triplicate

Stars and Stripes and Summer Nights at the 130th Del Norte County Fair kicks off August 3 and runs its traditional four days. Lots of new and exciting events and improvements await visitors. The new grandstands have been installed for the comfort of the fairgoer. The Measure F seven year, quarter-cent sales tax expired in April 2022 and paid for the half-million dollar cost to replace the 70 year old previous grandstands.

Measure F funds remaining total about $3.5 million.

Thursday, August 3, is Kids Day (12 and under free). At the Pond Stage, ventriloquist Joe Gandelman will perform three shows starting at 11 a.m.

• At Noon, Meet the Banjo with Captain Billy Banjo.

• At 5 p.m. Little Mr. and Miss Del Norte will be introduced.

• At 6 p.m., The Think Safety Magic show is scheduled.

• Larry Fleet, featuring Jr. Jones will entertain at 6 p.m. at the Tri-Counties Bank Arena. The Fair visitor will have

Are quail the new chickens?

BY ROGER GITLIN

Triplicate

The

On the eve of the Del Norte County Fair, young folks from the different livestock categories prepare their animals for the public. Sheep, goats, pigs and hogs, steer, chicken and roosters and now quail, will strut their stuff, this week-end at the 130th Del Norte County Fair.

Del Norte High graduate Shaelyn Toreson, 17, will submit about a dozen Corturnix quail and at least one Bob White breed quail for judges review. The fair general manager cannot recall the at least 50 years since the quail category was utilized

Shaelyn has raised quail for about two years through the Del Norte Grange. While raising rats, someone gave Shaelyn a cage and an idea to include quail in her livestock hobby interests.

Shaelyn praises the quail eggs she raises and claims quail eggs are healthier and more delicious than chicken eggs.

“Quail eggs are the new chickens,” she touts.

Shaelyn says quail lifespans are between five and eight years, are easy to raise, eat just about anything and provide great friendship and companionship. Shaelyn,

Harbor dredging faces daunting deadline

BY ROGER GITLIN

The Triplicate

Only three Harbor Commissioners were present and met last Tuesday to update the public on the status of future dredging permits in the inner harbor. Also reported were a grants application schedule and an update from the CCHD comptroller on current finances.

There was no report on how or when the Harbor will address the $1.9 million arbitration decision in favor of tenant Fashion Blacksmith. Immediately following the October 18 meeting, commissioners retired to closed session, with no report delivered after the closed session.

Absent from the meeting were Commissioners Harry Adams and Brian Stone. “Difficult but possible,” was the response from Harbormaster Tim Petrick when The Triplicate asked him what is the road map to dredge the

Former Warrior prepares for a new challenge at D-1

Lindenwood

BY RAY HAMILL For The Triplicate

Former Del Norte linebacker

Anthony Slayton is backing himself to succeed at the next level after accepting a preferred walk-on to play football at Lindenwood University in Missouri.

Slayton, who played a pivotal role on the Warriors’ march to a state bowl game in 2019, is coming off two big years at Shasta College and feels he’s ready to take his talents to the Division-I FCS program.

“I’ve been here before, kind of betting on myself, and it’s worked out,” he said. “It’s a situation I’ve been in before, and I feel comfortable being the guy who has to work that little bit harder.”

The 2020 Del Norte graduate showcased that work ethic while playing for the Warriors and was

named co-Defensive MVP of the Little 4 during his senior season. He carried that mindset to Redding where he was equally influential for the Knights.

Not only was Slayton named Shasta’s Defensive MVP in both full seasons he played with the team, but he was also among the state leaders in tackles each year.

In the fall of 2021, he finished with a state-high 61 solo tackles and 14 tackles for a loss, and he followed that a year later with a state-best 16 tackles for a loss.

Even more impressive was the way he overcame a huge setback on his way to success.

Slayton suffered a torn ACL in the final game of his freshman season, but battled back to recover in time for the 2022 season opener.

“I really had no idea how it was going to go,” he said. “That

Gabriel Joseph Hughes

Photo by Roger Gitlin/The Triplicate

Fair General Manager Kim Floyd stands in front of new grandstands as the Del Norte County Fair opens.

Photo by Roger Gitlin/The Triplicate Tony Toreson with daughter Shaelyn Toreson and their quail Ranger. Shaelyn will show her quails at the Del Norte County Fair.

3/29/1936 - 6/25/2023

Paul Eric Taylor was born on March 29, 1936, in Los Angeles, CA to Johanne and Jack Taylor. He graduated from Oakland Technical High School in 1954, played junior college football, joined the National Guard, and received his degree in Recreation from San Francisco State University in 1962. Paul and Nancy were married in Oakland on June 30, 1962. Paul’s career in Parks and Recreation took him and his family from Oakland to Davis, and finally to Crescent City, CA in 1976. In 1978, Paul and Nancy bought Steelhead Lodge in Klamath with

Paul’s longtime friend Max Villamor, which they successfully ran until 2004. Paul and Nancy moved to Nevada City, CA where they lived until Paul’s death. Throughout his lifetime, Paul enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing softball, the outdoors, maintaining lifelong friendships, and expressing his creativity through gardens and woodworking. He was also a handyman who was always fixing or building something.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Nancy; sons Eric (Danielle) and Todd (Robin); and his five grandsons: Aaron,

David Floyd Clausen

July 5, 2023

David Clausen went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2023. He was living in Grants Pass, OR. He did many things during his life, including being a woodsman, mechanic, and welder. He had a serious motorcycle accident and was on disability for many

March 15, 1938 - July 22, 2023

Marie Alice Gladden, 85, of Crescent City, passed away on July 22, 2023, in Crescent City. She was born March

years. His presence in our lives will be missed, and though his journey with us has come to an end, his journey with the Lord has just begun. Knowing this will give our family strength moving forward.

God Bless you Dave... David is survived

Yurok Tribe announces candidates for fall election

The Yurok Tribe recently announced the following candidates were certified to run for Tribal Council Seats: NORTH

DISTRICT

Edward “Horse” Aubrey Phillip L. Williams (Incumbent) REQUA

DISTRICT Ryan Ray, Sr. (Incumbent) WEITCHPEC

DISTRICT Jewel C. Frank Isaac S. Kinney

Toby Vanlandingham (Incumbent)

Primary Election Day is scheduled for October 11.

All Yurok Tribal Members who will be 18 years of age by Election day, must register to vote by August 28. For more information regarding the election, call the Election Department at (707) 482-1350 or the tribal website: www.yuroktribe.org.

Trenton,

and

The family will be celebrating Paul’s life privately this fall.

by his mother, Barbara J. Woodland Clausen, siblings, Sheryl Worthington, Becky Clausen, Jeffrey Clausen, and Rick Clausen, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Clausen and daughter, Zoey Clausen.

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15, 1938, in Crescent City to Mary and Enrico Martinelli.

Marie is survived by only son Stephen and

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daughter-in-law Donna, brother-in-law Frank Davis and several nieces, nephews, and her best friend of 67 years Betty Jochimsen. She was proceeded in death by husband, Donald of 57 years, her mother and father Mary and Enrico Martinelli.

Marie was a lifetime resident of Crescent City. She was employed at the local Bank of America for 50 years.

Per Marie’s request, private family services were held at the Del Norte County Veteran’s Cemetery where she is now with the love of her life.

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

Fair

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inner harbor, allowing larger vessels to access the Fashion Blacksmith syncrolift. Petrick continued to report soil samples are being tested and submitted to the State Water Quality Board.

Permits must also be secured from the Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Environmental Protection Agency.

The arbitration panel has set an October 31 deadline to complete the dredging work.

The harbormaster did not report on needed repairs to the tenant-occupied Fashion building, but The Triplicate has learned an initial inspection was conducted by Harbor-hired contractors the day of the July 18 meeting. Repairs on the Fashion building must be completed by

Friday is Seniors Day (60+ Free Admission). The Coast Central Credit Union Car Show will take place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Stephanie LaTorre and the Reverbs will perform between Noon and 3 p.m. Livestock showing begins at 8 a.m., with Bucket Calf Sheep Show and Cavy show at 11 a.m. at Ace Pavilion, Livestock Area and Rabbit Barn, respectively. The Dairy Show begins

September 30.

A seven percent penalty will accrue upon exceeding both deadlines.

The grants update involves eight separate applications. One such grant application from the Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment program totals $1.25 million with a $250,000 cost sharing match. In an effort to develop a law enforcement department in the harbor, CCHD is seeking to acquire a patrol vessel. The vessel request would cost between $200,000$500,000.

Sheriff Garrett Scott offered his commendations to the harbor district for seeking to expand into a Police Officer Standards Testing-certified agency. He posed the question, “Where’s the feasibility study required before proceeding into developing a law enforcement agency.

The harbormaster has met once with the sheriff, who currently is experiencing significant recruit-

at 2 p.m. in the Ace Pavilion.

Saturday is Military Day (Free admission for military, must show ID). All the Thursday acts will continue over the weekend.

• At 4 p.m., the Challenge of the Champions Broncs, Bulls and Barrels with Canadian trick rider Veronica Archers performing.

• From 7- 11 p.m., the Beer Garden Stage will

ment challenges, certainly not unique to Del Norte County. DNSD has two marine vessels, one for river use, the other for ocean operations. Both vessels are coming off of major renovations. The sheriff also reported the jet skies are in excellent working order. Scott seemed very keen on providing enhanced security and search and rescue operations for the harbor through an agreed upon memorandum of understanding.

Commissioner Rick Shepherd shared his opinion the current sheriff’s marine vessels are not suitable to fit the Harbor vision for enhanced security and vessel towing. The grant application will be submitted in early 2024 with an announcement by Spring 2024 Harbor Comptroller Thomas Zickgraf reported the combined balances of available funds, exclusive of successful grant funding, is approximately $662,000.

host the adult (21+) Rodeo Dance, featuring Lance Michael Cornwell Band. Sunday closes the Fair. Featured are the livestock auction in the Ace Pavilion. • At 2 p.m.,Tuff Trucks and Pit Bikes are featured. Pee Wee Pit Bikes and the Hillbilly Wheelbarrow race will take place. A lot is happening at Stars. Stripes and Summer Nights at the Fair, this year.

Brennan, Carson,

Troy.

Paul Eric Taylor

Marie Alice Gladden

Contributed photo

The Crescent City Harbor.

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

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

We hail from Del Norte and Curry Counties. We do all things concerning vintage European cars.

So, join the entourage! If interested contact Chuck at the Del Norte Triplicate 707460-6726.

“Walking Down a Fine Line” Art Exhibit

2nd floor mezzanine of the CEC Airport, 1650 Dale Rupert Road: during the airport terminal’s hours.

DNACA’s Art in Public Places program presents a solo art exhibit by artist Marcia Morgan. The exhibit features watercolor paintings of a wide variety of subjects and includes poetry as well. The exhibit will be displayed through September 28. For more information, visit dnaca. net.

“Marie’s Eclectic Images” Art Exhibit Del Norte Courthouse, 450 H Street: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) is pleased to present an art exhibit by artist Marie Neder, now on display through August 17. Marie’s photography includes images of “River Guardians,” “The Moon In-Between,” and “Bigfoot.” The exhibit is free to view. For more information, visit dnaca.net.

Coast Redwoods Art Association, Crescent Harbor Art Gallery’s featured artist, Arlene Krogstad Crescent Harbor Art Gallery, 140 Marine Way, Crescent City: Tuesday – Saturday, 11:30 am – 4:00 pm.

An award-winning artist, Arlene has over 30 years’ experience teaching drawing, watercolor, and other media to adults in both the United States and in Europe.

Photography of Bob Mize Gallery of Arts &

Culture, 175 H Street:

Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Bob is a local artist who celebrates the Western United States in his images, which are widely collected. His subjects include flora, fauna, and landscapes. For further information call (707) 464-4745.

Friday, August 4

Redfish Music Festival Concert

Crescent Elk Auditorium, 944 G Street Crescent City: 7:00 pm

This concert is part of the music festival’s week-long training program that gives select students an opportunity to receive daily coaching in small chamber ensembles, as well as private lessons led by a faculty of internationally renowned artists.

Tickets are $20 at the door or visit “redfishmusicfestival.com” for more information.

Safekeeping: The Art of Val Polyanin

Temporary Exhibit, 240 H Street, Crescent City: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Polyanin donated his collection of over 900 pieces of art to the City of Crescent City when he was no longer able to house the work himself. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, assemblage, and more, created from an array of materials in sizes ranging from 2 to 10 feet tall. For more about the artist, visit VPArt.org.

Saturday, August 5

Child Evangelism Fellowship – Good News Club Training

Pelican Bay EFC, 60 Blueberry Lane, Crescent City: 9:00 am –3:00 pm

Share the gospel. Counsel a child for salvation. Teach a Bible lesson & a memory verse. Be equipped to join a Good News Club. Pizza lunch will be provided! Bring a Bible. Register at cefnorcal. org/northerncounties.

Monday – Friday, August 7 – 11

5 Day Vacation Bible School - Jesus is My Friend Gasquet Bible

Church: 1340 Gasquet Flat Road: 10:00 am –12:00 am

Fun, games, crafts, snacks, and story time.

Grades K – 5

Sunday, August 13 37th Crescent City Triathlon

Fred Endert Munic-

ipal Pool, 1000 Play Drive

Adult Duathlon & Triathlon: 8:00 am

Kids Triathlon: 11:00 am (approx.)

Bicycle helmets are required for all participants during bike ride. Wear appropriate clothing, bring layers, it often is cool. Lifeguards on deck. Swim flotation devices allowed for kids. Parents may assist their child during any portion of the race. Kids swim age groups start separately. Racecourse well marked and supervised. Custom designed race belt and hat, included in custom swag bag. Race chip timed by EnMotive. No refunds. Adult triathlete registration limited to first 108. Registration is on Saturday, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, at Fred Endert Pool.

Proceeds benefit the Del Norte High School Scholarship Fund.

Summer Concerts in the Park - The Heart tribute band Heartless Azalea Park, Brookings: 1:00 pm

Heartless will rock the stage, carrying on the tradition of Ann and Nancy Wilson with their greatest hits such as “Barracuda,” “Magic Man,” “These Dreams” and “Crazy on You.”

Wednesday, August 16

Del Norte Republican Party Central Committee Monthly General Meeting

Del Norte Republican Headquarters, 290 I St: 6:00 pm Event Details: Monthly meeting. Get involved.

Tuesday, August 22

Del Norte Healthcare District Regular Meeting Healthcare District Office, 550 E Washington Blvd: 6:30 pm Regular meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month (with rare exceptions around holidays). Go to https:// delnortehealthcare.com/ meetings-%26-agendas to see our agendas and minutes (also posted on the Del Norte County website).

Saturday, September 9 16th Annual

Dee-Ni’ Day Howonquet Hall Community Center, 101 Indian Court, Smith River: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Food & craft vendors. Culture demonstrations. Tribal citizen art show. Stick games. Horseshoes.

Dixon Field Day prepares students for county fair

By AUTUMN DESOLENNI For the Triplicate

On June 4, the Lake Earl Grange hosted on the 2nd annual 2023 Dixon Field Day. The event was a huge success held at the Dixon Ranch with about 100 local kids participating from 4H, Lake Earl Grange, Del Norte Future Farmers of America and Sunset FFA.

The kids had to prepare their animals for a pre-fair show day which included showmanship and market judging. A judge came from Chico and judged each animal.

The judge gave advice to each participant on what each animal needed to improve and how to show their animal for the best showmanship. At the end of the show, there was a BBQ for the participants and their families. Local businesses helped sponsor this event so every participant would receive an award in market and showmanship just like you see at the County Fair.

Special thank you to the Dixons for inviting the Lake Earl Grange to their home and to our thanks to local businesses that donated to make sure this event was a success. We look

forward to the 2024 show day and hope to see you at the Del Norte County Fair.

There is a buyer’s lunch

on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. with an auction to follow at 1 p.m. If you would like to watch these kids show their animals, please check out the Del Norte County Fair book for days and time these local youth will compete for Top Showmanship and Market Animals.

List of Sponsors

Del Norte Office Supply

Hiouchi Hamlet

Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation

Stover Engineering

Woods Plumbing

Knights of Columbus

Captain Bruno

de Solenni Law Office

Bowers Family Show

Pigs

Fog Bank

Western Valley Insurance

Your Salon

Wild Rivers Foundation

Cholwell, Benz & Hartwick

Redwood Medical Offices

Babich Trucking

Red Sky Roofing

Jordan Creek Family Partnership

South Coast Lumber Company Elk Valley Rancheria

Shuler awarded the 2022 Firefighter of the Year and recipient of the Dale A. Mendes Award

The Six Rivers National Forest is proud to announce Jacob Shuler as the 2022 Firefighter of the Year and recipient of the “Dale A. Mendes Award”. Shuler is a Fuels Technician on the Orleans and Ukonom Ranger District and is known for his dedication, professionalism, and integrity.

During 2022 Shuler, was an integral part of the planning and implementation of a successful season of prescribed fire on the district and assisted in coordinating the first un-

derstory burn in the region.

While supporting the fire and fuels program on the district he also pursued the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS or drone) program and became one of the only qualified UAS pilots for the entire southwestern region of the U.S. Forest Service.

“Jacob’s commitment to excellence and dedication shows in his performance every day at work,” said Gordon Meyer, Orleans and Ukonom District Fire Management Officer, “Not only is he focused on his

own growth and development, but he also makes it a priority to help train and mentor others within the fuels program as well.”

This annual award recognizes employees who work within wildland fire and consistently demonstrate the values that define a firefighting professional, including superior quality of work, outstanding work ethic, individual improvement, physical fitness, and leadership ability.

These are all characteristics that Dale A. Mendes represented.

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Letters to the editor Guest CoLumns IN MY VIEW

No excuses

One doesn’t need to look too hard to find these usually out of State- dilapidated RV’s parked illegally throughout Del Norte County. The effects on public and private landowners can be devastating.

One day these nomads are parked by Safeway, Rite Aid, side roads and alleys-as they surreptitiously try to evade law enforcement. The next day they are parked in public parking lots or at our beach fronts- all in an attempt to evade having to pay for RV Parks fees. Drug activity and crime sometimes accompanies their presence as evidenced by calls the police and sheriffs’ departments receive from concerned citizens.

Many times, they break down - are abandoned- and result in huge towing cost to private landowners and County and City coffers.

Kudos to WalMart for enforcing a no- overnight parking rule that prevents these stragglers from abandoning these eyesores; two or three tow charges have changed that dynamic.

Please join me in calling the CHP, Police or Sheriffs offices to report illegal RV overnight parking when you see it.

There are no excuses for these vagabonds breaking the law.

Randy Zopf Crescent City

We need anti-corruption policies

In our pursuit of a fair and just society, we must prioritize the implementation of robust anti-corruption policies to safeguard the integrity of our democratic institutions. First and foremost, we must ban inside stock trading by politicians to eliminate any potential conflicts of interest. Transparency is paramount to ensure public trust in our leaders.

Next, we must address the pervasive influence of dark money in politics. By severing the ties between money and power, we can restore the voice of the people in decision-making processes. To this end, strict regulations are essential to get dark money out of our political system.

To rejuvenate our democratic process, term limits and age caps for elected officials are imperative. Embracing fresh perspectives and new ideas will foster a healthier political environment, reducing the risk of entrenched corruption.

Moreover, the United States Supreme Court must abide by a comprehensive Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct. This will uphold the court’s independence and ensure that decisions are guided solely by the Constitution and the principles of justice.

To promote true representation, we must endorse and support a ranked-choice voting system. This will empower voters, end the “lesser evil” dilemma, and allow for more diverse candidates to participate without fear of splitting votes.

Lastly, to avoid undue influence, a complete prohibition on gifts or frills for politicians must be implemented. Such practices compromise the trust of the public and undermine the very foundation of democracy.

In conclusion, let us unite to advocate for these anti-corruption measures. By doing so, we fortify the pillars of democracy, preserve justice, and pave the way for a brighter, more equitable future for all Americans. The time to act is now.

Terry Dean Brooks Crescent City

The value of civil discourse

I was taking the sign down for the Democratic Headquarters Grand Opening when a guy in a pickup truck drove by and yelled, “F… you Democrats!”

This generalized hostility makes no sense. This man doesn’t know me or what I believe. He doesn’t care. He hates all Democrats. This is just sad.

I occasionally counsel people not to compartmentalize huge groups of people into one little box. This is a lazy and simplistic crutch to try to make sense of a complicated world. All Democrats are not the same, just as all Republicans are not the same.

Everybody is different and you must speak with them and listen to recognize that. I always find it illuminating to talk to people with ideas and beliefs that differ from mine. There is value in civil discourse.

Meet the Readers

I was pleased to meet the number of people who came to the Democratic Party Grand Opening in response to the invitation in my column. It was a great surprise that the Chair of the California Democratic Party, Rusty Hicks, accepted my invitation and attended to speak. Rusty lives in Arcata and is a strong ally on rural issues.

The most unanticipated guest was a visitor I will call Mike.

He entered the room wearing an anti-Biden T-shirt, which was conspicuously out of place at a Democratic event.

I introduced myself and asked him how he heard about the event. He said, “You invited me in your column.” So I did. I thanked him for reading my column.

Cordial Conversation

Though Mike is a Republican, we had a very cordial conversation.

Mike said that he does not always agree with what I write, but I give him credit for reading opinions that he does not agree with. This demonstrates an open mind. I also give him props for boldly attending a Democratic Party function.

Mike said he liked my recent column about the untimely death of Jonah, the young farmer in Minnesota. He agreed with my statement that, “All deaths matter.”

Mike did take exception to my implication that unvaccinated people were responsible for increasing COVID deaths. I disagreed with him on this point, but he did not make a fuss or disrupt the event. He was a perfectly well-behaved guest. He had a beverage and left peacefully when he was ready.

Progressive Democrats

I spoke with another reader who came to this event. I’ll call him Michael. He told me that the Democratic Party was too conservative. Michael is a self-proclaimed progressive Democrat. This is a cohort committed to championing more progressive policies within the Democratic Party.

The Democratic Party has a big tent and welcomes a diversity of views and opinions. Progressive Democrats are an important part of this.

When I was younger, I worked as an environmental advocate, and I know that in progressive advocacy you uncompromisingly fight for the ideal. It is useful to set a high bar and vigilantly challenge the world to meet it.

Change is Slow Change happens more slowly than one hopes. Sometimes progress is made in small incremental steps in the right direction. Compromise is often nec-

essary to get consensus.

I remember years ago being annoyed with my friend Senator Wes Chesbro, when he told me “Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” As an advocate, I wanted perfection, and it was my job to fight for it.

It is when idealism meets reality that moderate Democrats are forged. Just as progress is made, it can also be jerked away. Maintaining forward momentum requires constant vigilance.

These are the times when we need those people young and old who resiliently retain their idealism and optimism that we can make a better world if we fight hard enough for it.

What’s important?

When I gave my speech at this event, I asked audience members to call out what they thought were the major issues to be addressed in our community. People were shy to speak out, but they had plenty of ideas.

We gave our guests a piece of paper that asked, “What’s important to you?” I will highlight a few of these anonymous comments.

“Donald Trump’s demise” is the only suggestion that I disagree with. I want to address this one head on. In politics I never wish that anyone should die. This is where I draw the line.

In Trump’s case or cases, I believe he should get a fair trial. If convicted, he should go to jail. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty, but no one is above the law.

Positive Ambitions

The person I disagree with also offered a more laudable ambition to change republican’s attitudes toward education. Another has lofty hopes that “our politicians can

learn compromise.” and we can “stop division in our country.” One wants to “keep education open. Don’t throw out books for whatever reason.”

There are suggestions that locally we must be respectful of resource use, address climate change, keep trees, recycle, use electric busses, and “get this wind farm offshore a reality.”

Several people prioritize providing LGBTQ+ resources, better and more affordable healthcare and aid for the homeless, including a local homeless shelter.

On national issues, some aim to protect the right to an abortion and the rights of disabled persons.

Others want to fight cuts to social security and Medicare. There was also a call to improve our treatment of asylum seekers. “Tax the rich” was proposed to provide debt relief.

What Will We Do?

These are all important issues to address, but what will we do to make it happen?

If we continue to communicate respectfully, find common purpose and work together, we can make progress.

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

Alaska needs to value its live bears

By WENDY KEEFOVER

Grizzly bears in Alaska, called brown bears, that live around the town of Bethel, population 6,325, should have a good life as they don’t interact with many people. But their future is in peril.

Alaska’s bears have powerful governmental enemies, starting with the state of Alaska. This spring, state wildlife agents in helicopters gunned down 94 brown bears, including cubs. Agents also killed five black bears and five wolves.

Why were these animals destroyed? It was an attempt to eliminate carnivores in a misguided effort to grow a small caribou herd for hunters. By Alaska’s own admission, the aerial gunning went too far. An early assessment by a state biologist said fewer than 25 brown bears would be killed.

For now, in the lower 48 states grizzly bears are protected, though some Western governors and members of Congress support trophy-hunting seasons targeting bears.

In Alaska that’s already legal, although a 2019 study co-authored by conservation

biologist William Ripple, and others, found that in addition to state-sponsored shooting and trapping of brown bears, trophy hunters have doubled their kill numbers for bears over the past 30 years.

That is not sustainable. Alaska’s population of some 32,000 iconic brown bears now face the same fate as their lower 48 cousins, which once numbered 50,000 but are reduced to 2,000 animals.

Alaska’s predator-control projects cater to a small number of hunters who want to bring home trophy animals, or who wrongly believe that fewer carnivores like bears and wolves will create more prey animals.

Alaska’s wildlife culls have been roundly criticized by many biologists as unnecessary. Numerous studies indicate that predator-prey relationships are always complicated by multiple factors. In this case, the caribou herd was plagued by brucellosis, a disease of ungulates, as well as inadequate food and poachers.

What is undeniable, say multiple biologists from North America — writing as part of a 2018 letter to the U.S. Depart-

ment of the Interior — is that officials need to protect Alaska’s bears and wolves from too much trophy hunting. Shockingly, Alaska’s bear-killing activities are funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, using Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act dollars, which is an excise tax on guns, ammunition and archery equipment. The Service also funds other controversial predator-control programs such as in Colorado and New Mexico.

What’s puzzling is why hunting would come first when Alaska decides the fate of its

O ce Manager: Shawn Hedgecorth . . . . . . triplicateo cemgr@countrymedia.net

brown bears. Why is bear-related tourism — a growth industry — ignored?

Americans love to watch bears. Because of their popularity, brown-bear viewing opportunities in Alaska’s Katmai National Park had to be limited by lottery. What’s more, over 10 million viewers tune into bear cams annually to virtually watch Katmai bears fish for salmon.

Tapping into this fervor, the National Park Service began an annual Fat Bear Week contest at the park, based on grizzles gorging themselves to get ready for hibernation. In 2021, more than 800,000 voted for Otis, an aged, toothless fellow who lost out the next year to 747, a colossus nicknamed “Bear Force One” by the Park Service.

Thousands of tourists travel to Alaska every year just to catch a glimpse of Alaska’s brown bears in the wild, a pilgrimage that pours dollars into the state. A 2011 survey valued wildlife-watching tourism in Alaska at more than a billion dollars and this number has almost certainly grown as appreciation for wildlife has expanded in the United States. A 2018 American Wildlife

Values national survey showed that more Americans than ever before appreciate their wildlife alive.

The question almost asks itself: What sense does it make for Alaska to kill bears? The answer is none. Federal funding for state wildlife agencies to kill carnivores makes no sense.

The Fish and Wildlife Service needs to adopt the widely supported 2021 formal petition, led by the Global Indigenous Council and co-signed by 28 organizations and scholars, which asks the agency to set up a public comment process before Pittman-Robertson funds can go to states for killing projects.

Wildlife management ought to represent all the people who care about wildlife, and sound science should be the guide when it comes to deciding what animal gets to live or die.

Wendy Keefover is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. She is a senior strategist for the Humane Society of the United States.

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Businesses for Sale 402

Barber shop 20 Years Hwy 101 $2500 541-294-2871

Employment Opps 515

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Handyman Services Wanted! reliable & experienced for property management company. 707-464-3725

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Recreational Vehicles 604

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Wanted Autos 690

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Misc/Trade 700

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Garage Sales 702

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Stereo, TV & Video 713

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Notice of Public Meeting

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

9, 2023, at 6:00 P.M., at the Winchuck Fire Hall, 363 Winchuck River Road.

Agenda:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code)

Escrow No. 130-7228-SC

1. Call to Order and Roll

Retirement/Asst Living 801

Available For Rent 800

Available For Rent 800

3 br 2 ba. Mfg Hm. C.City off Parkway. Redwood lot, gardens, 3 out bldgs, $1800+1800 dep. 707-464-3725

Crescent City, 2br/1ba small home, 1461 Crescent St., Includes w/s/g. No smoking or pets. $1150 + deposit. Jackie Cochran Realtor. 707-464-5812

Crescent City, Room for Rent $650/mo + $250. cleaning dep., including wifi, flat screen tv & full access to kitchen & laundry. No Smoking / pets. No drugs of any kind incl. marijuana. Call 707-457-7659

Apts Unfurnished 804

1 bd, 1 ba and 2bd, 1ba units avail for rent, $750 & $950 respectively, per month. 417 Fern Ave. Call Janel Drew 541-661-3890

Houses Unfurnished 808

2 br 1 ba. Crescent City. Large yard, laundry hookup, $925/mo + deposit. 707-225-0612

Home for Sale by Owner: 2/2 double-wide manuf. home on private land with fenced yard, shop, RV parking and 10-minute walk to beach in Harbor. $349,000 —- 541-601-7648

RV Space for Rent 819

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

Storage 860

Inside 12X30 Storage. $150/ mo. Not suitable for household items. Outside parking $60. 951-768-1461

Public Notices 999

LIEN SALE HIOUCHI SELF STORAGE 2097 US Highway 199 Crescent City, CA

A Lien sale will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 2 pm, for the following units: Unit #1 - 10 x 35, Rob Cameron. Misc. Household Items Unit #5 - 10 x 35, Gina Mittelsteadt Misc. Household Items

Published: July 26 and August 2, 2023. Triplicate T367466

Call

2. Reading of the Minutes

3. Chief’s Report

4. Treasurer’s Report

5. Old Business

6. New Business

7. Adjourn Meeting

Respectfully Submitted

Jan Loren, Secretary

Published: August 2, 2023.

Pilot & ONPA P367514

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Joe’s Cabin 2575 Morehead Road Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a married couple

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 7/21/2023 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Michael O’Connell

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 7/21/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230069

Published: August 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2023. Triplicate T367834

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Notice is hereby given that on August 12th, 2023, at the hour of 10:00am at Oceanview Self Storage, at 15272 Hwy. 101 South, Harbor, OR 97415, will sell at public sale the entire contents of C179 belonging to Vickie & Kenny Howell. These goods will be sold under self-service storage facility lien pursuant to ORS 87.687 and are to be sold to foreclose liens. These goods will be sold under self-service storage facility lien pursuant to ORS 87.687 and are to be sold to foreclose liens. The contents will be known when the lock is removed on the day of the sale. The goods will be sold as a unit to the highest bidder during the sale. Viewing at 9:45am on the date of sale. The right to reject any/all bids is reserved. Oceanview Self Storage P.O. Box 2156, Harbor, OR 97415.

Published: August 2 and 9, 2023. Pilot & ONPA

P367868

(1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described.

(2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: NICOLE BURSHEM AND DANIEL BURSHEM, 501 H. STREET, SUITE 5, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531

(3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME AS ABOVE

(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: ALICIA FERREIRA, 135 DARBY ST, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: CERTAIN FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, INVENTORY, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, TRADE NAME AND OTHER ASSETS of that certain business located at: 501 H. STREET, SUITE 5, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: P.S. BUSINESS SERVICES

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is AUGUST 18, 2023 at the office of: GLEN OAKS ESCROW, 8447 WISLHIRE BLVD, STE 450, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211, Escrow No. 130-7228-SC, Escrow Officer: SHARI CHEN

(8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above.

(9) The last day for filing claims is: AUGUST 17, 2023.

(10) This bulk sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE.

DATED: JULY 20, 2023

BUYER(S): ALICIA FERREIRA

1787992-PP

Published: August 2, 2023. Triplicate T367876

Notice of Public Meeting

The Harbor Sanitary District Board of Directors will hold the Regular Meeting August 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Harbor Sanitary District Building 16408 Lower Harbor Rd. Brookings OR.

Subjects to be considered:

1. Discuss Board Compensation

To connect via Zoom 480-281-2429 Passcode 3QcCvM /S/Anthony Burkett, Board Chairman

Published: August 2, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P367836

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NOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE

OF: Agnes Baker Pilgrim, aka Agnes Emma BakerPilgrim, aka Aggnes M. Pilgrim, Deceased

Case Number:

CVPB-2023-7032

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Agnes Baker Pilgrim, aka Agnes Emma Baker-Pilgrim, aka Baker-Pilgrim, aka A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Nadine A Martin, in the Superior Court of California, County

of: Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: Nadine A Martin be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, to be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to

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

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

Date: August 4, 2023

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

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

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1)

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four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested

DEL NORTE ART NOTES

Redfish Music Festival Concert

Students and faculty of the Redfish Music Festival will be performing at Crescent Elk Auditorium, 944 G Street in Crescent City, on Friday August 4, at 7:00 p.m. This concert is part of the music festival’s weeklong training program that gives select students an opportunity to receive daily coaching in small chamber ensembles, as well as private lessons led by a faculty of internationally renowned artists. Tickets are $20 at the door or visit redfishmusicfestival.com for more information. The Redfish Music Festival was designed by musician Fritz Gearhart and brings quality classical music to the coast of Southern Oregon and Northern California.

Dance Camp - Ballroom Lessons for Youth

Youth ages 13 - 18 are invited to learn a variety of dance styles including the Cha Cha, Hustle, and Salsa, Mondays and Wednesdays, July 17 - August 16, from 2 - 3 p.m. These free lessons are provided by Carol Z Dance, and will be held at the Methodist Church Social Hall, 664 H St., Crescent City. For more information call 916-214-6398.

“Walking Down a Fine Line” Art Exhibit

DNACA’s Art in Public Places program presents a solo art

exhibit by artist Marcia Morgan. The exhibit features watercolor paintings of a wide variety of subjects, and includes poetry as well. The exhibit will be displayed through September 28, at the 2nd floor mezzanine of the CEC Airport, 1650 Dale Rupert Rd, Crescent City. The exhibit is free to view, and can be viewed during the airport terminal’s hours: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. weekdays, 6 - 10 a.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Sundays. For more information, visit dnaca. net.

Call for Artists - Annual Juried Art Exhibit DNACA’s Art in Public Places program is offering their Annual Juried Art Exhibit on August 17, 2023. Bring art work for submission to the Del Norte County Courthouse, 450 H St. in Crescent City, on August 17 from 4 - 5 p.m., along with a $10 entry fee for each piece.

All visual artists, whose art can hang on the wall, are welcome to enter up to two pieces for consideration. All mediums are encouraged. Past exhibits have featured oils, acrylics, watercolors, embroidery, felted wool, pencil drawings, photography, charcoal, and other mediums. Artist’s works must have been created in the past two years, be ready to hang via

wire across the back (no “claw” hangers), and be no longer than 30 inches on any side. For more information, email office@ dnaca.net

Crescent City Art Crescent City Art at 1228 2nd St., Crescent City, is open to the public Wednesday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The featured July artist is photographer Catherine Balck. Member art exhibits include spray paint artist Spencer Bishop at the Del Norte County Library, watercolor artist Pauline Lodolini at the Smith River Library, and an exhibit of various artists at the Sutter Coast Hospital Infusion Center and in the Main Hall at Sutter Coast Hospital. For more information, call 707-460-1414.

Arts and Crafts

It’s time to make new friends and get creative as the Family Resource Center of the Redwoods holds Arts and Crafts times Thursdays, from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. This program is for elementary school-aged students. Morning sessions are held at Mountain School FRC, 555 Azalea Ln., Gasquet. Afternoon sessions are held at 494 Pacific Ave., Crescent City. Please call 707-464-0955 for more information.

“Marie’s Eclectic Images” Art Exhibit

Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) is pleased to present an art exhibit by artist Marie Neder, now on display through August 17 at the Del Norte Courthouse. Marie’s photography includes images of “River Guardians,” “The Moon In-Between,” and “Bigfoot.” The exhibit is free to view. The courthouse is located at 450 H St. in Crescent City, and is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, except for state holidays. For more information, visit dnaca.net.

Safekeeping: The Art of Val Polyanin

The public is invited to view the art of Val Polyanin, Friday August 4, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. Polyanin donated his collection of over 900 pieces of art to the City of Crescent City when he was no longer able to house the work himself. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, assemblage, and more, created from an array of materials in sizes ranging from 2 to 10 feet tall. The temporary exhibit is located at 240 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. For more about the artist, visit VPArt.org.

Crescent Harbor Art Gallery Coast Redwoods Art Association, Crescent Harbor Art Gallery’s featured artist is Arlene

in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Amy M. Stover, Harland Law Firm LLP 954 Main Street Fortuna, CA 95531 (707) 725-4426 Publish: July 19, 26, and August 2, 2023. Triplicate T367359

Krogstad. An award-winning artist, Arlene has over 30 years’ experience teaching drawing, watercolor, and other media to adults in both the United States and in Europe. The Gallery is located at 140 Marine Way in Crescent City, and is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. For more information call 707-464-9133 or visit crescentharborgallery.com.

The Gallery of Arts & Culture

The Gallery of Arts & Culture at 175 H Street, is currently featuring the photography of Bob Mize. Bob is a local artist who celebrates the Western United States in his images, which are widely collected. His subjects include flora, fauna, and landscapes. The Gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Gallery is also open 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month for “First Friday Art Walk”. For further information call (707) 464-4745.

For community arts calendar listings, please visit www.dnaca. net. For inclusion in Arts Scene listings, items should be sent to the Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) at office@dnaca.net by Thursday of each week for inclusion on Wednesday the following week.

Cheer on the North Coast Junior Lifeguards as they graduate

Come support the 2023 North Coast Junior Lifeguards as they graduate over the next few Fridays.

This California State Parks program, running for the 7th year in Humboldt Countyand the 3rd year in Del Norte County, offers kids aged 8 through 18 a hands-on education in ocean safety and recreation via one and two week sessions.

Throughout the months of June, July and August,

a North Coast Junior Lifeguard begins their day with stretches and an assessment of the ocean’s conditions, in preparation for the day’s events. Events can include activities like runswim-runs, buoy swims, boogie boarding, body surfing, surfing, lectures on topics such as lifeguard skills (rescues and first aid), and shoreline games and activities. Each activity is designed to educate the Junior Guard on how to

maneuver the ever-changing conditions of the ocean, the importance of a daily workout, and aim to maximize enjoyment of living along the coast.

Thanks to the success of the Junior Lifeguards program here on the North Coast, a total of 13 instructors this season are former Junior Lifeguards themselves. Four hundred kids from our community will become Junior Lifeguards just this season alone.

As the 2023 program comes to a close, graduation ceremonies will be held over the next month and the public is invited to come cheer on the Junior Lifeguards as they demonstrate their new skills on the following days:

terested

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

Monday, 7/17/23:

• 12:07 am, noise complaint, 900 block of J Street.

• 8:28 am, harassment, 14400 block of Oceanview Drive, Sheriff.

• 10:04 am, stray dog, 200 block of Humboldt Road, Sheriff.

• 10:22 am, theft, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 11:04 am, dog issue, 700 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 11:39 am, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 3:28 pm, theft, 400 block of Highway 101 Police.

• 3:44 pm, dog bite, 200 block of Fern Lane, Sheriff.

• 5:04 pm, assault, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 5:08 pm, fire, 200 block of Highway 101, Fire. • 5:17 pm, theft, 700 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 8:24 pm, harassment, 300 block of M Street, Police.

Tuesday 7/18/23:

• 12:25 am, disturbance, 300 block of 4th Street.

• 12:40 am, theft, 100 block of L Street, Police.

• 7:29 am, restraining order violation, 300 block 4th Street, Police.

• 9:50 am, scam, 200 block of King Street, Sheriff.

• 11:06 am, elder abuse, 3000 block of Lake Earl Drive, Sheriff.

• 1:01 pm, fraud, 3400 block of King Valley Road, Sheriff.

• 1:45 pm, theft, 500 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 2:43 pm, dog issue, 3800 block of Lake Earl Drive, Sheriff.

• 3:03 pm, threats, 900 block of Keller, Sheriff.

• 4:23 pm, harassment, 800 block of I Street, Police.

• 5:20 pm, prowlers, 1000 block of G Street, Police.

• 5:32 pm, trespassers, Ginny Lane, Sheriff.

• 8:43 pm, physical disturbance, 1200 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 11:02 pm, noise complaint, 600 block of L Street, Police.

Wednesday, 7/19/23:

• 1:43 am, vehicle damage, Cooper and El Dorado, Sheriff.

• 7:26 am, fire, Sunset Circle foot bridge, Fire.

• 7:58 am, dog issue, Lake Earl and Lower Lake, Sheriff.

POLICE BLOTTER

• 9:53 am, custody issue, 200 block of Spring Street, Sheriff.

• 10:04 am, stolen property, 300 block of Iowa Avenue, Sheriff.

• 10:15 am, theft, 100 block of Starfish Way, Sheriff.

• 11:15 am, dog issue, 9800 block of Highway 199, Sheriff.

• 1:15 pm, neighbor issue, 2400 block of Quinlan Avenue, Sheriff.

• 2:31 pm, missing person, 300 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 7:05 pm, animal issue, 1500 block of Pacific Avenue, Sheriff.

• 8:27 pm, threats, Rellim Road, Sheriff.

• 10:24 pm, gas leak, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Fire.

• 11:01 pm, juvenile, 1400 block of California Street, Police.

Thursday, 7/20/23:

• 4:24 am, prowler, 300 block of Harding Avenue, Police.

• 10:02 pm, physical disturbance, 2300 block of Old Mill Road, Sheriff.

• 12:21 pm, illegal dumping, the end of Waldo, Sheriff.

• 1:21 pm, assault, 1100 block of Highway 101, Ambulance.

• 2:03 pm, fire, Northcrest and Blackwell, Fire.

• 2:45 pm, trespassing 7700 block of Rossini Lane, Sheriff.

• 3:15 pm, fishing issue, mouth of Klamath, Tribal Police.

• 3:37 pm, property issue, 5000 block of Kings Valley Road, Sheriff.

• 5:49 pm, trespasser, 200 block of Essex Street, Police.

• 7:59 pm, shots heard/ subject in a camo top with rifle, 6700 block of Lake Earl Drive, Sheriff.

• 8:19 pm, intoxicated subject, 100 block of Deidre Court, Sheriff.

• 8:50 pm, theft, 1000 block of Lakeview Drive, Sheriff.

Friday, 7/21/23:

• 12:41 am, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police. 4:08 am, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 7:58 am, theft, 200 block of Williams Drive, Police.

• 9:28 am, elder abuse, 2700 block of Oliver Avenue, Sheriff.

• 10:01 am, property issue, 1400 block of Gasquet Flat Road, Sheriff.

• 11:43 am, theft, 100 block of Wilson Lane, Sheriff.

• 1:28 pm, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 1:29 pm, dispute, 1500 block of Napa Street, Sheriff.

• 4:23 pm, custody violation, 1200 block of Harold Street, Sheriff.

• 5:03 pm, theft, 900 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 5:37 pm, threats, 500 block of Highway 101.

• 6:29 pm, custody issue, 300 block of Dillman Road, Sheriff.

• 8:04 pm, theft, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 9:35 pm, theft, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

Saturday, 7/22/23

• 12:02 am, loud music, 300 block of Glenn Street, Sheriff.

• 1:32 am, theft, 400 block of M Street.

• 4:40 am, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 7:14 am, missing person, 3400 block of Kings Valley Road, Sheriff.

• 9:32 am, dog issue, Highway 101 and Newton B Drury, Tribal Police.

• 10:32 am, child abuse, 900 block of Pacific Avenue, Police.

• 3:34 pm, fire, 15100 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 4:30 pm, threats, Grace Lane, Sheriff.

• 5:33 pm, theft, 500 block of Elk Valley Road, Sheriff.

• 5:42 pm, fire, 9800 block of Highway 199, Fire.

• 6:19 pm, theft, 100

block of Brookings Avenue, Sheriff.

• 8:01 pm, custody issue, 1000 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

Sunday, 7/23/23

• 12:51 am, intoxicated subject, 2700 block of Fred Haight Drive, Sheriff.

• 1:17 am, loud music, 700 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 6:28 am, missing person, 2600 block of Maher Avenue, Sheriff.

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Yurok Tribal Police Department, Local Partners Lead Crisis Intervention Team Training

The Yurok Tribal Police Department, in partnership with other local law enforcement agencies and public health service providers, is hosting the first-ever Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training in Del Norte County from Monday, August 7th to Friday, August 11th.

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The five-day training will be led by the Yurok Tribal Police Department’s CIT Coordinator Kelly Johnson, a former senior behavioral health program manager and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The crisis intervention course will include presentations on a wide variety of topics, ranging from suicide prevention to substance use disorder recovery. Participants will learn how to recognize specific mental health disorders and how to effectively intercede when an individual is in crisis due to an intellectual disability, substance use disorder or neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive disorders, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Tribal cultural awareness will be another key part of the intensive training. Participants will also walk away with a series of proven de-escalation strategies that aim to direct those in crisis to appropriate treatment facilities.

“The CIT training will improve the collective understanding of crisis intervention across Del Norte County. It will also further catalyze collaboration between law enforcement and behavioral health professionals in the region,” said Yurok Tribal Police Chief Greg O’Rourke, who initially proposed the idea of putting on the training. “Additionally, people with mental health issues, disabilities or substance use disorders are often victims of crime. Connecting those in crisis with the treatment they need will reduce victimization and improve the overall health of our communities.”

The training is open to law enforcement officers, correctional officers, probation officers, dispatchers, behavioral health service providers, and other service providers that interact with people experiencing mental health crises.

The primary training topics include: mental health disorder signs and symptoms, communication, adult systems of care, working with minors, de-escalation, suicide intervention and more.

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first game, it was just a relief to be out there and to get to play a game again.

“With how severe it was, it all turned out as well as it could.”

The move to Missouri is a big one for the California native, who has never lived far from home. But it’s also a move he’s excited about.

“It’s my first time out here,” he said after moving there earlier this month.

“It’s definitely a little different, but different is

With a heavy heart, the Yurok Tribe announces that salmon will not be served at the 59th Annual Klamath Salmon Festival because the Klamath River’s forecasted fish run is one of the lowest on record.

“This decision reflects our sacred responsibility to take care of the Klamath River’s fish stocks. In addition to not catching fish for the festival, we are not going to harvest any salmon this year to protect the overall fish population,” said Joseph L. James, the Chairman of the Yurok Tribe. “The festival is still happening and we are doing everything possible to make it the most memorable event yet. I encourage everyone to come out to support local vendors and have a good time with family and friends.”

The family-friendly event is happening on Saturday, August 19 on

Klamath Boulevard in Klamath, CA. The 59th Annual Klamath Salmon Festival theme is “Celebrating Dam Removal and the Healing of the Klamath River.” This year’s festival includes the following components: cultural and basket-weaving demonstrations, a parade, Stick Game and Softball Tournaments, kids’ activities, Ney-puey 5k Run/Walk, an axe-throwing competition, a petting zoo, Rez Chopped, delicious food and quality gift items made by more than 100 local vendors and live music by Object Heavy. Object Heavy offers a unique fusion of vintage style hard hitting soul with modern funk and gospel influences.

The Ney-puey 5k Run/ Walk begins at 8:00am. The Color Run/Fun Walk starts at 9:30am. The event proper starts at 10am with a parade down Klamath Boulevard in Klamath.

good. I really like it so far.”

He also likes his new teammates.

“I’ve met just about all the guys and they’re all very welcoming,” he said. “It’s been a very smooth process, and I’m excited for what the future holds.”

Slayon ended up choosing Lindenwood after the

The Abalone Grill and Redwood Casino open at 10am too. The Salmon Festival typically draws around 3,500 attendees. To date, 10 food vendors have signed up for the festival. The Tribe is seeking additional food vendors to ensure attendees are able to acquire lunch without having to wait too long in line.

Here is why there is no salmon at the event Chinook salmon runs are in decline on the Klamath River and throughout the West Coast. The precipitous downturn of the Klamath’s once prolific salmon population is linked to a combination of factors, including: dams, habitat loss, excessive water diversions, disease outbreaks, fish passage barriers on tributaries, water quality issues and environmental damage caused by past logging and

Lions hired linebackers coach Will Finley, who had first tried to recruit the Del Norte star during his time at Waldorf University in Iowa.

Finley remembered Slayton and reached out to him after moving to Missouri.

“Throughout the recruiting process, I was just

talking to coaches from everywhere,” Slayton said.

“And one of the coaches I was talking to (Finley) moved to Lindenwood and he recruited me from there.”

In addition to trying to make an impression at middle linebacker this summer, Slayton also is hoping to showcase his

talents on special teams, which might give him an edge in the battle for a roster spot. The Lions were 7-3 last season, including a 1-3 record in the Ohio Valley Conference.

They open the 2023 season at home against the University of Wisconsin-Stevens on Aug. 31.

Klamath Salmon Festival

mining operations. Last week, the Yurok Tribe opted to cancel the 2023 subsistence and commercial fisheries as a conservation measure. Since 2015, the Tribe has closed the commercial fishery every year, except one, to preserve fish runs. During all but one of the last eight years, the Tribe’s extremely limited subsistence harvests also did not come close to satisfying the needs of the Yurok people. In many years, the subsistence quotas amounted to less than one fish per member of the Tribe. The extended closure has negatively affected the Tribe in multiple ways. Many Yurok families depend on the fishery to make ends meet and keep nutritious

food on the table. The closest grocery store is a one to three-hour trip from the reservation’s population centers. There are less obvious impacts too, such as the loss of family time spent on the river participating in a traditional custom.

Despite the downturn of the s salmon runs, there is genuine cause for optimism. Construction crews are currently dismantling four dams on the Klamath River in what will be the largest salmon restoration project in world history. By the end of 2024, the Klamath will flow free for the first time in more than a century and salmon will have access to approximately 400 miles of previously

blocked salmon spawning habitat. The Yurok Tribe’s Fisheries Department and Yurok Tribe Construction Corporation are involved in multiple aspects of the dam removal project. In addition to dam removal, meaningful habitat restoration work is happening in the Klamath’s bigger tributaries, which serve as spawning grounds for adult salmon and nurseries for baby fish. For example, the Yurok Fisheries Department and Yurok Construction Corporation, along with the Trinity River Restoration Program and Hoopa Valley Tribe, are currently implementing a large-scale restoration project on the Trinity River, the Klamath’s largest tributary.

For the first time in decades, quail will be shown at the Del

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who plans a career in livestock, loves and cares for these creatures but has a particular fondness for Ranger, a Bob White breed quail, who was born with a defective leg.

For more information on Shaelyn’s quail collection, check her Facebook site, Heartwood Quaillery.

Shaelyn’s entry can be viewed throughout the 2023 Fair which runs from August 3-6.

Top photo by Ray Hamill, bottom photo contributed

Anthony Slayton was star linebacker at Del Norte High School before moving onto Shasta College, where he led the team in tackles both years.

Top photo by Roger Gitlin, bottom photo contributed

Norte County Fair. One of the birds on display will be Ranger, below.

There will be no salmon at the 59th