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South Oregon Coastal Legends Fest opens to big ﬁrst year

BY NATE SCHWARTZ Curry Coastal Pilot

The inaugural South Oregon Coastal Legends festival had huge community support last weekend, as the folks from Gold Beach Main Street saw success for their first annual fest. Set right on the pacific at the Event Center on the Beach at the Curry County Fairgrounds, the music festival themed after the unique folklore of the South Coast. Despite it being the first year, attendance exceeded expectation.

“We were actually very surprised at how well it went for the ﬁrst year. We were all a little nervous about the turn-out, but it was great! We had a lot of people come, not just from Gold Beach, but Port Orford, Bandon, Brookings… It was nice to see the families there and everybody having fun,” said Ryan Valentine, Gold Beach Main Street’s Community Coordinator.

Storytelling and tributes to great American legends were a cornerstone of

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Trio brings back rich history of the Hiouchi Bridge

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

The rich history of the iconic Hiouchi Bridge has been brought back to light and on proud display at the Hiouchi Café on Highway 199.

Hiouchi’s unofﬁcial Mayor, Walter Ussery, Del Norte Historical Society Director, Karen Beteljewski and graphic artist Curtis Wohlgmuth combined their talents and research acumen to bring back

decades-old photographs of the original Smith River Bridge developed and constructed by the California Division of Highways, Bridge Department, in 1929. Transfer of ownership moved to the California Department of Transportation (Cal Trans) and the Bridge name was changed to the Hiouchi Bridge, spanning the Smith River at mile post 4.22, on 199. When the original Smith River Bridge was demolished in July, 1989 it was believed all the rich

history fell into the debris pile. Not so, Thanks to this trio of dedicated historians, the process of bringing back the past has been a rewarding and successful venture. One can see the display at the Café.

A bit of history…The Smith River Bridge was a rare California example of the cantilever highway truss Bridge, a type that enjoyed brief popularity during the decade spanning the late 1920’s and 30’s. Because this type was best

suited to specialized applications, only limited numbers were built in the State. In fact, there are only seven remaining, following the removal of the Smith River Bridge some 35 years ago. The iconic Smith River Bridge was likely inﬂuenced by the Carquinez Bridge in the North Bay (192327).

The construction of the Smith River Bridge was an element of the old Smith River Road

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Wyden, Merkley and Hoyle announce NOAA’s support for Port Orford

Washington D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representative Val Hoyle, announced on Oct. 9 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries included speciﬁc support for Port Orford’s local economy and job growth in its National Seafood Strategic Implementation Plan.

“World-renowned seafood is synonymous with Oregon, and is a vital part of our coastal economy and a delicious part of our dinner tables,” Wyden said. “I’m gratiﬁed NOAA recognizes the important role Port Orford plays in sustaining the local and regional seafood industry. This plan will net local jobs for Curry County, while Oregonians will reel in enhanced availability of fresh, local seafood in the region.”

“Oregon seafood is the lifeblood of our coastal communities and economy, and when the industry thrives, all of Oregon thrives,” Merkley said. “This national strategy from NOAA—which supports the revitalization of the Port of Port Orford—will boost Oregon’s coastal ﬁshermen and world-class seafood producers, creating jobs in Curry County and across the country.”

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Bad Immigrants?

I recently returned from a wedding of my granddaughter to a very nice Hispanic man, Luis. Luis’ parents are Mexican immigrants and the pride of their neighborhood. Another granddaughter is dating a Nicaraguan who is showing lots of great characteristics. My nurse is a Mexican immigrant. So where are all the horrible immigrants that Court Boice refers to? Where does he get his information? If it’s from former president Trump, well we already know his problem with the truth.

I’ve done many searches of ofﬁcial documents and don’t ﬁnd Mr. Boice’s numbers. In the worst case there are no more immigrants committing crimes than citizens. What is true is there are a more immigrants now than in the past. In fact world migration is increasing with nearly 280 million this year.

So why is this happening? There are a number of reasons but one of the biggest is climate change with its devastating storms, droughts, ocean temperature change and acidiﬁcation, coral reef destruction, melting of permafrost releasing methane. All of these things effect the way people live.

So Mr. Boice, we are responsible for most of these problems and therefore responsible for ﬁxing it and helping those who have been damaged.

Ed Patterson Brookings

This is an appeal to all Del Norte County residents

During this election, there has been an increase in yard sign theft. This has been a problem for Democrats with Harris signs and Republicans with Trump signs.

As the leaders of the local Democratic and Republican Parties, we may not see eye to eye on many issues, but we are united on this point: stealing or vandalizing campaign signs is a crime!

The courts have ruled that displaying yard signs on private property is a constitutionally protected form of free speech. Taking these signs not only constitutes theft but also undermines the principles of democracy.

While you might not share your neighbors’ preference for a candidate, it’s important to honor their right to voice their opinions.

If you notice a political sign has been stolen or witness someone tampering with or stealing one, please report the incident to the Police (City) or Sheriff’s (County) Department.

Please tell your family, friends, and neighbors to express their opinion by voting, not by committing crimes.

Tonya Pearcey, Chairwoman, Del Norte County Republican Party

Kevin Hendrick, Chair, Del Norte County Democratic Party

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Why we can’t take Oregon beaches for granted

BY PHILLIP JOHNSON and CHARLIE PLYBON

Oregonians have the freedom to wander wherever they wish on the Oregon shore. The public is endowed with what is known as a “customary use right” to visit all 362 miles of our ocean beaches and rocky shores. Few citizens of other states enjoy this kind of unfettered access along the beach that was ensured for Oregonians and their visitors by our celebrated Beach Bill, initially passed by the legislature in 1967. Today, however, this Oregonian legacy is under threat. Not because anyone is scheming to take away our rights—at least, not directly. Yet human actions are threatening our beaches from both directions. We may retain our access to the shore, but in coming years our access along the beach could be lost.

In Oregon, we like to say that “the beaches belong to the people,” but that isn’t exactly right. The key principle isn’t ownership, in the sense of property. Rather, our right to travel the shoreline is based on something deeper and older, the customary use that goes back to the region’s tribal history and continued on through

European settlement. This public trust is established through a recreation zone that covers the entire shoreline. In Oregon, the beaches are common ground for everyone.

Oregon’s entire shoreline has been public long enough that we tend to take this access for granted. When contemplating a visit to the waves, we just think in terms of where we want to go, not where we are allowed to be.

But our shoreline is now caught in what is known as the “coastal squeeze.” Sea level rise and increased storm surges, driven by climate change, are pushing waves and tides higher and higher, speeding up erosion and ﬂooding the beach more frequently. And on the landward side, more and more landowners are seeking to protect their property from those higher waves with shoreline armoring, such as seawalls and riprap revetments (structures made of boulders).

Over time, this will be a deadly combination. Hardened structures lead to increased erosion, both by deﬂecting waves onto adjoining shoreland and by causing scour at the front of the structure. At the same time, they deprive beaches of their natural sand supply. Higher seas and stronger

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storms pull sand offshore, but if nature is allowed to take its course, they replenish the beach by mobilizing sand from bluffs and dunes as they move upslope. Deprived of this fresh sand supply, beaches will narrow, becoming inaccessible to people ﬁrst at high tide, and then at lower and lower tide levels. Eventually, beaches may disappear entirely, as waves slap against solid walls and riprap forms artiﬁcial peninsulas protecting a handful of coastal property owners.

Loss of the beach wouldn’t just be a disaster for Oregonians who love the coast. The shoreline is also habitat for a range of plants and animals, from snowy plovers to sand verbena to seals. Our beaches are especially critical to migratory shorebirds, as they stop over on their travels from hemisphere to hemisphere.

The desire of property owners to preserve their assets is understandable and they can always rationalize that one seawall spanning a limited stretch of the shore won’t destroy the beach. But shoreline armoring has a cumulative effect, with each structure further accelerating the eventual erosion of entire stretches of the beach.. Statewide Land Use Goal #18 restricts

armoring to properties developed by Jan. 1, 1977, but this is a ﬂimsy barrier. Cities and counties, confronted by concerned and often litigious landowners, are beginning to more frequently issue “exceptions” to allow riprap and shoreline armoring of otherwise ineligible properties. Unless we change course, shoreline armoring will spread along our coast at the expense of our public beaches, depriving Oregonians of recreation and leisure, while also irrevocably damaging shoreline ecosystems. Clearly, we need to step back, consider the future of our beaches, and develop new policies that will enable us to preserve this precious resource.

The Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition and the Surfrider Foundation are partnering in a new campaign, Oregon Beaches Forever, designed to foster a statewide conversation about our public shoreline. This will be a long-term

effort to educate our community on the geology of the coast and the impending consequences of climate change, as well as our best available planning options to deal with these implications, to save Oregon’s beaches.. We will be working together to develop a common understanding of the challenges facing our common shoreline— and from there, create a constituency for change. We don’t profess to know for sure at this point what the best policies would be for Oregon. In other states and countries, a variety of approaches are being undertaken, from outright buyouts of threatened properties, to rolling easements (in which land is rezoned as untenable for development once reached by high waters), to transfer development rights (through which owners give up their property in return for permission to develop at greater density elsewhere).

Various practical and policy

experiments are underway. Our goal is to study the alternatives and present them to Oregonians and our local decision-makers, so we can decide together how best to preserve our beaches in the era of climate change. For generations now, Oregonians and their visitors have cherished Oregon’s coast and public beaches. The ultimate goal of Oregon Beaches Forever is to assure that this shared inheritance is enjoyed by many more generations to come. To do this, we will have to build a vision and a movement for long-term shoreline protection. We urge all Oregonians who share our love for the Oregon coast to join us in this effort.

Phillip Johnson is the Shoreline and Land Use Manager for the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition.

Charlie Plybon is the Sr. Oregon Policy Manager for Surfrider Foundation

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the Eagles, Fleetwood’s Bac and One of These Nights brought familiar favorites to the party.

the festival, with mythic figures the likes of Bigfoot, Paul Bunyan, and Smokey Bear the major theme of the event. In addition to music acts, the oral storytelling tradition was a big part of the fun. Local tribes recalled the myths and histories of First Peoples, and sasquatch chasers shared their encounters.

The music certainly didn’t take back seat, though. The Danielle Kelly Soul Project, Apple Barner, and The Ferguson Brother all brought their Southern Oregon sounds to the table as Oregonian acts, contributing to the emphasis on local storytelling. Tribute acts for Fleetwood Mac and

The bluesey Americana group American Mile headlined on their visit from Los Angeles, tying up the theme of American myths and legends up wonderfully.

Local vendors were on hand with refreshments, merch, and artisan goods. Community sponsors like Porthole Café, Woof’s Pet Supplies, and the Tu Tu’ Tun Lounge all contributed toward making the event possible and toward Gold Beach Main Street’s goal of fostering local businesses and community. “We had some restaurants that reached out to us that all said they had a spike in attendance over the weekend. Which was one of our goals,

to kind of give that one little extra bump at the end of tourist season,” said Valentine.

Gold Beach Main Street is currently gearing up for the holidays with their annual Halloween and Christmas events.

However, the plans for the Second Annual South Oregon Coastal Legends Fest are on the docket.

“We have Halloween, then our Santa Drive Thru which we do every year. We counted about 300-350 stockings that we gave away to kids in the community. So, we’re planning that right now. I imagine as soon as that’s over, we’ll start planning on next year’s event. This year took a good 10 months to plan, and a lot of volunteers. Our volunteers were amazing,” concluded Valentine.

OPRD seeking community feedback on Oregon State Parks

In-person meetings:

is the first of several opportunities to provide input during the two-year process to update the Curry County State Parks Master Plan adopted in 2003. The master planning process is an opportunity to assess natural, cultural and recreation resources as well as management goals and community needs.

The draft master plan is slated to be finished in late 2025 and will provide a 20-year vision with a menu of options that can be implemented over time as funds become available.

The public is invited to share feedback on how they use state parks in Curry County now as well as opportunities for the future. Options to provide feedback include: Online: - Survey runs now through Nov. 15, at www. surveymonkey.com/r/ QMBPQC5 - Online meeting noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28. Advance registration is required: https://us06web. zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZYpc-GorTIuHNZOIlBja G8WZZOlgud19uFa#/ registration

- Noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at Southwestern Oregon Community College, 96082 Lone Ranch Pkwy, Brookings - 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at Port Orford Public Library, 1421 Oregon St, Port Orford During each meeting, OPRD will share information about the master planning process and offer opportunities for community feedback and questions.

Oregon State Parks properties in Curry County include Cape Blanco, Humbug Mountain, Otter Point, Cape Sebastian, Pistol River, Samuel H. Boardman, Harris Beach, Crissey Field, Alfred A. Loeb and several others.

Once OPRD gathers this initial feedback, staff will incorporate it into the plan development. There will be additional opportunities to provide feedback during the planning phase and then again when the draft plan is available.

The draft master plan will balance the feedback received from stakeholders throughout the planning process. The management goals, strategies and development concepts proposed will incorporate priorities and concerns heard throughout the process.

Once the final draft master plan is complete, it will be presented to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission for adoption.

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(now Highway 197) in the development of the Redwood Highway. The plans for this roadway relocation and improvement were dated as early as 1926, though ﬁnal bridge plans were not ready until 1928. Roadway improvements were being undertaken by convict labor (pre-Pelican Bay State Prison era).

Economy and local conditions dictated the choice of cantilever design; the type required no expensive falsehood be placed in the channel.

The Smith River carried a large drift and was apt to rise rapidly at any time of the year, conditions which would have threatened any false-work, any structure this would have supported, and workers as well.

On April 17, 1928,

the State awarded the construction contract to the Parker-Schram Company. Construction began May 21.

The contractor built a small industrial railroad from the storage site to the bridge site. Painting was completed by July 6, 1929.

Governors C.C. Young (California) and I.L. Patterson (Oregon), highway ofﬁcials from both States and Washington State along with a thousand on-lookers gathered at the Noon hour for the dedication.

The ceremony was highlighted by the wife of the chairman of the California Highway Commission breaking a bottle of Smith River water (Prohibition was the law, then) upon the Bridge and christened the Bridge “Hiouchi,” the Tolowa word for “blue water.”

The Hiouchi Bridge is described as a through steel cantilever truss with suspended center span. The speciﬁcations of the Bridge

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION As required by the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Fisheries Restoration Grant Program is providing Public Notice of the completion of a Mitigated Negative Declaration forits proposed project to enhance the capability of streams to produce anadromous salmonids by maintaining, restoring, and improving stream habitat essential to salmonid production.

Implementation Project Locations: Various streams in Humboldt, Mendocino, Del Norte, Siskiyou, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Sonoma, Marin, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

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In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Curry County Case No. 24PB08834 In the Matter of the Estate of Donald Peter Hayes, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Donald Peter Hayes died May 22, 2024, and that by order of the above-entitled Court, the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached to the Personal Representative at 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, Oregon 973013732 / Post Ofﬁce Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 97308-2247, within four months after the date of publication of this notice, or said claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding are advised that additional information may be obtained from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative. Melissa M. Norwood-Smith Personal Representative Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt, LLP Attorneys for the Personal Representative 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, Oregon 973013732 / Post Ofﬁce Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 973082247 Published: 10/16/2024, Pilot 402069

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The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Del Norte’s Community Thrift Store 1440 Parkway Drive Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a corporation Rggistered Owner(s): Del Norte Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 9/30/2024 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/ Wesley Nunn This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/30/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20240082

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Soterios Dionysios Krongos AKA Sam Krongos, Decedent

Case Number: PB247066

To all heirs, beneﬁciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Soterios Dionysios Krongos AKA Sam Krongos.

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

The petition for probate requests that: Dan S. Krongos 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: October 18, 2024 Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: CHRIS DOEHLE PO Box 1321 Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 465-1388 Publish: 10/2, 10/9, and 10/16/2024, Triplicate 401117 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Petition of: Hector Lopez CASE NO. CVPT20221080 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Hector Lopez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Hector Arbe Lopez to Proposed name: Quetzalcoatl Ehekatl 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: 10/25/2024 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1 The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: August 28, 2024 /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court Published: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, and 10/16/2024, Triplicate 400762

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

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

Mandy B Beauty Enterprises 3535 Movie Ln Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a corporation

Registered Owner: Amanda Buechner

The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed on: 8/15/2024 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/ Amanda Buechner

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/13/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20240077 Published: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, and 10/16 Triplicate 400802

NOTICE OF SALE OF MANUFACTURED DWELLING PURSUANT TO ORS 90.425

The following manufactured home is abandoned: one 1991 Guerd manufactured dwelling, serial number GDST0R419013792, Home ID number 263622, Plate Number X210564, address 17766 Rainbow Rock Road, Brookings, OR 97415. The former tenants are Howard Edgar Phillips and Thomas Edward Amsden. The sale will be by private written bidding. The last date written bids will be accepted is 11:59 p.m. on October 25, 2024. Written bids should be delivered to Christine Valentini at the following address: 565 Weller Lane, Ashland, OR 97520. The name and telephone number of the person to contact to inspect the manufactured home is Christine Valentini, 541-261-5909. Published: 10/16 and 10/23/2024, Pilot 402024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Estate of: GENEVIEVE MARION WILSON, Deceased.

Case No.: 24PB08740 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Michael Dean Flynn has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative at the offices of BROPHY SCHMOR LLP, 201 West Main St., Fifth Floor, PO Box 128, Medford, Oregon 97501, attorneys for the Personal Representative, within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative, Jennifer E. Nicholls of BROPHY SCHMOR LLP. Dated and first published October 16, 2024. Personal Representative: Michael Dean Flynn Published: 10/16/2024, Pilot 402134

Notice Of Sale

In accordance with the provisions of the California Uniform Commercial Code & section 798.56a(e) of the California Civil Code, there being due & unpaid storage for which Northcrest MHC, LLC is entitled to a lien as Warehouseman on the 1977 Kaufman/ Broad mobilehome, Decal No. AAC8587, located at 1950 Northcrest Dr. #71 Crescent City, CA 95531, held on account of Craig Molina & Brandi Nored, [REGISTERED OWNERS, LEGAL OWNERS, JUNIOR LIENHOLDERS] & due notice having been given to the parties known to claim an interest therein & the time speciﬁed in such notice for payment of such charges having expired, notice is hereby given that the 1977 Kaufman/Broad mobilehome will be sold at public auction on October 23, 2024 at 10:00AM at 1950 Northcrest Dr. #71 Crescent City, CA 9553. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that payment must be made by certiﬁed funds within seven (7) days of the date of sale, & at the time the mobilehome is removed from the premises. The mobilehome & contents must be removed from the premises within seven (7) days of the date of sale. Any purchaser of the mobilehome will take it subject to any liens pursuant to Health and Safety Code §18116.1. Dated: 10/9/2024 [& 10/16/2024] Northcrest MHC, LLC 6653 Embarcadero Drive, Ste C Stockton, CA 95219 /s/ Bruce Davies Bruce Davies, Authorized Agent Published: 10/9 and 10/16/2024, Triplicate 401055

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Seaside Duplex 224 3rd St. Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual

Registered Owner(s): William Crowell

The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed on: 9/30/2024

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/ William Crowell

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/30/2024

Alissia D. Northrup

County Clerk-Recorder

Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20240083

Published: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, and 11/6/2024, Triplicate 401822

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Best Western Plus Northwoods Inn 655 Highway 101 South Crescent City, CA 95531

Mailing address: 7615 SW Beveland Street Tigard, OR 97223

This Business is conducted by: a limited partnership

Registered Owner(s): Jaya LLC

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

Signed:/s/ Harish S. Patel

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/23/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240078

Published: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, and 11/6/2024, Triplicate 401831

LIEN SALE

HARBOR MINI STORAGE

A lien sale will be held on November 7, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., with a preview at 10:00 a.m. at Harbor Mini Storage, 97879 Shopping Center Rd., Brookings, OR 97415, on the following unit: UNIT NO. 15 \emdash Misc. household, furniture, tools, personal effects.

BELONGING TO: Tyler Betnar P O Box 752 Brookings, OR 97415 s/ Premier Ocean Properties, LLC, agent for Owner

Published: 10/16 and 10/23/2024, Pilot 401917

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Brightside Wash 1865 Railroad Avenue Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company Registered Owner(s): Brightside Services, LLC

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

Signed:/s/ Matthew Paquette

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/4/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240086

Published: 10/16, 10/23, 11/6, and 11/13, Triplicate 402070

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the following Fictitious Business Name(s): Wier’s Mortuary Chapel, Wier’s Crematory 408 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531

The ﬁctitious business name referred to above was ﬁled on: 10/10/2023 in the County of Del Norte. Original File #: 20230104

This business is conducted by: a corporation I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who de-clares as true any material matter pursuant to section 17913 of the Business and Profes-sions Code 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/ Josef Swiderski, President, Wier’s Mortuary Chapel

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/27/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240080

Published: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, and 10/30/2024, Triplicate 401793

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION / LIEN SALE NOTICE HEREBY IS GIVEN that a mobilehome registered to LAWRENCE ORCUTT, in which ANDREW MAPLES and BETHANY INGRAM are interested parties, and described as a 1970 FLEETWOOD mobilehome, Decal Number LBI5981, Serial Number S2757, Label/Insignia Number A377707, and stored on property owned by Spruce Haven, LLC (“Spruce Haven MHP”), at 200 Waldo Street, Crescent City, CA 95531, Del Norte County (speciﬁcally, those goods located/stored at 245 Waldo Street, Space #55 within the park), will be sold by public auction at the Spruce Haven MHP on October 31, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. and such succeeding sale days as may be necessary, and the proceeds of the sale will be applied to the satisfaction of the lien, including the reasonable charges of notice, advertisement, and sale, as well as costs and attorney’s fees pursuant to contract, statute, and/or law. This sale is by public auction on a certiﬁed funds basis (money orders, cashier’s or traveler’s checks only). Must have money order(s), cashier’s/ traveler’s check(s) made payable to Spruce Haven, LLC to participate/bid. NO cash, NO personal checks, NO business checks, NO guarantees or letters of credit allowed. NO exceptions. Payment is due and payable immediately following the sale. The mobilehome and/or contents are sold as is, where is, with no guarantees. Spruce Haven MHP reserves all rights. This sale is conducted under the authority of California Civil Code § 798.56a and Commercial Code §§ 7209-7210.

DATED: September 19, 2024 /S/ Stephanie D. Rice LAW OFFICES OF JOSEPH W. CARROLL, P.C. Attorney for Spruce Haven, LLC 610 Fulton Avenue, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 443-9000 CNS-3857263# Published: 10/9 and 10/16/2024, Triplicate 401762

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Barbara Ann Schnacker Case Number: PB247071 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Barbara Ann Schnacker A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Timothy Schnacker and Charles Schnacker, in the Superior Court of California, County of Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: Timothy Schnacker and Charles Schnacker be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: October 25, 2024 Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181

Published: 10/9, 10/16, and 10/23/2024, Triplicate 401752

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The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SRS Construction Services 1010 7th Street

Eureka, CA 95501

SRS Construction 1010 7th Street

Eureka, CA 95501

This filing is a refile of previous file # 20190019 due to publication requirements not met on previous filing. Registered Owner(s): Sharjo, LLC

5451 Industrial Way Benicia, CA 94510

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company, State of California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 10/25/2022. 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/ Francisco Vega, COO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/5/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240074

Published: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, and 10/30/2024, Triplicate 401683

DEL NORTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2024- 003

The Del Norte County Fireworks Ordinance At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Board of Supervisors will vote on the Del Norte County Fireworks Ordinance. This Ordinance creates a mechanism for the County

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to enforce California’s ban on “dangerous fireworks”, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 12500, et seq., through the County’s administrative citation process, in order to encourage and obtain compliance with State and County laws for the benefit and protection of the entire community. Additionally, the Ordinance updates Sections 12.10.50 and 12.10.60 of the Del Norte County Code to ban all ban all types of fireworks, whether “dangerous” as defined by California Health and Safety

Code Section 12505, or “safe and sane” as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 12529, within all Del Norte County campgrounds and parks. A full copy of the ordinance is available for review in the Board of Supervisors office at 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA during normal business hours. Dated: 10/08/2024

Samantha Burtch, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of Del Norte Published: 10/16/2024, Triplicate 402120

Oregon joining bipartisan group of states suing

TikTok

BY LYNN TERRY

Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon is set to ﬁle a lawsuit against TikTok over allegations that the popular social media company is endangering youth and trying to addict them.

With the state’s courts closed on Tuesday for a software upgrade, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said the suit will be ﬁled Wednesday in Multnomah County Circuit Court. Oregon is joining 13 other attorneys general in suing the company.

The Oregon lawsuit will seek a court injunction against the popular social media company, repayment of proﬁts and penalties up to $25,000 per violation,

over accusations of addicting young people

Rosenblum said in a release.

“Social media companies, out of basic greed, intentionally design their platforms to addict users and keep them scrolling,” Rosenblum said in a statement. “The more time users spend on the platform, the more money in Tik Tok’s pockets! Tragically, it is our youth who are most harmed by these predatory practices.”

The complaint said that TikTok’s alleged misconduct is an integral part of its business model and that it tries to maximize the time users spend on the site to boost revenues from selling ads, Rosenblum’s office said. Officials declined to release a copy of the complaint until it’s filed.

They said the suit alleges that TikTok has violated Oregon’s consumer protection laws by:

• “Deploying a content-recommendation system designed to be addictive to maximize the time young users spend on the platform.

• “Using manipulative features to exploit children’s psychological vulnerabilities and are deployed to keep kids and teens on the platform for longer.

• “Engaging in a scheme that deceptively markets the platform and platform features as promoting young users’ safety and well-being.”

More than 60% of teens between 13 and 17 years old use the social media site, according to a 2023 Pew Research study. It found that most teens were using TikTok daily.

“From depression and self-harm rates, to impacts on sleep, physical health and emotional well-being, we have a responsibility to look at what’s happening to our youth and hold tech companies accountable,” Rosenblum said.

The other attorneys general – both Democrats like

Rosenblum and Republicans – ﬁling similar suits are from California, New York, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Vermont, Washington and the District of Columbia.

To date, 23 state attorneys general have ﬁled actions against TikTok, including existing actions ﬁled by Utah, Nevada, Indiana, New Hampshire, Nebraska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas and Texas.

https://oregoncapi-

talchronicle.com/briefs/ oregon-joining-bipartisan-group-of-states-suing-tiktok-over-accusations-of-addicting-young-people/ Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle.com.

Coos-Curry Electric Co-Op and Beacon Broadband combat food insecurity with annual drive

By NATE SCHWARTZ

Curry Coastal Pilot

The Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative (CCEC) are launching their annual food drive to combat local food insecurity. Along with their subsidiary Beacon Broadband, the South Coast co-op will be collecting monetary and non-perishable food donations throughout October, to be given to community food banks and pantries.

“It’s really our way of sharing our concern for the community. Being a cooperative, we want to invest in the communities we serve,” said coop Communications Specialist Kelsey Bozeman, “We try to extend our outreach to our whole entire service territory. We work with local food banks and pantries to give food when they might need it most.”

Donations will be accepted through the Coos-Curry Electric Charitable Foundation, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to local food banks. Any donation of non-

perishable food can be dropped off at any of the CCEC or Beacon Broadband offices. While food donations are always accepted and appreciated, there is a push from food banks for more cash donations.

“Last couple of years we’ve noticed that food banks have definitely been going toward monetary donations because they have a little more buying power. Those funds can be more catered toward their needs,” explained Bozeman.

And the need is great.

According to Feeding America, nearly 13% of both Coos and Curry Counties are experiencing food insecurity. This extends far beyond just the unhoused and the ‘needy’; many households above the poverty line still face this issue. Feeding America states that 16% of Curry and 19% of Coos counties’ food insecure are above the maximum SNAP threshold. Your donations will go directly toward feeding the most vulnerable among us, right here in our communities. Every

dollar counts so consider making a donation online, or at any of the CCEC and Beacon Broadband offices today.

“We are hoping if you see our office, or our car, or crew, you could just throw a little in the bucket because everything counts,” said Bozeman.

To donate and learn more visit: www.ccecf.org

Photo courtesy of CCEC

Submissions for

Daily:

Daily Meal Chetco Activity Center, 550 Chetco Lane

11:15am – 12:30pm

Wednesdays:

T’ai Chi Chetco Activity Center

9:00am – 10:30am

Line dance lessons Elks Lodge

Membership not required. $1 donation. 11:30-12:00 absolute beginners (new), 12:00 – 1:00 pm improver, 1:00-2:00 pm intermediate.

The Walking Group Azalea Park

11:00am Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop. For information 541-412-8664

Men’s Club Golf Salmon Run Golf Course

9:00am Friendly team and individual play. Prizes, laughs, good food and drink. $65 annual fee (includes OGA membership). All skill levels welcome. For info call: Bob K. 701-269-7822.

Recorders Chetco Activity Center 1:00pm – 2:30pm Bring your recorder and a music stand. Music will be provided.

Cribbage Club Wild Rivers Pizza

5:30pm

Thursdays:

The police blotter is an excerpt of 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.

For a list of missing items found in the Brookings area, you can visit the police services page of the city of Brookings website at www. brookings.or.us/134/policeservices and follow the link near the bottom of the page.

Monday, 9/30

• 4:04 20300 block of Hwy 101, prowler

• 9:32 96300 block of Dawson Rd, suspicious conditions

• 10:57 100 block of Park Ave, alarm

• 15:53 Hwy 101 and 5th St, DUII

• 16:01 Chetco and Oak, DUII

• 17:00 600 block of Old County Rd, suspicious conditions

Bridge Chetco Activity Center 11:45am

Widows and Widowers

Coffee Clique Community Center, Airport Way, Gold Beach

10:30am – 11:30am

Chair Yoga Class Chetco Library 405 Alder St 2:45pm.

“EZ Flow” Yoga Class Chetco Library, 405 Alder St 5:30pm A yoga class for beginners that includes standing poses. It is highly recommended that participants be able to comfortably get up and down from the ﬂoor.

Fridays: T’ai Chi Chetco Activity Center 9:00am – 10:30am

The Walking Group Azalea Park 11:00am Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop. For information 541-412-8664

Hora Del Cuento Chetco Library 405 Alder St 4:00pm Stories, songs, and simple crafts for young children, all led in Spanish.

Pinochle and other Card Games Chetco Activity Center 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Saturdays:

Men’s Club Golf Salmon Run Golf Course

9:00am Friendly team and individual play. Prizes,

• 18:32 Pioneer & Easy St, juvenile problem

• 19:38 300 block of 5th St, criminal trespass

• 20:41 Chetco and Ransom, DUII

Tuesday, 10/1

• 4:58 805 Kevin Pl, suspicious conditions

• 6:55 15300 block of Hwy 101 S, alarm

• 8:37 Pioneer and Easy St, suspicious conditions

• 10:57 98100 block of Diana Ln, illegal burn

• 11:15 5th and Easy St, suspicious conditions

• 12:59 1000 block of Chetco Ave, burglary

• 16:00 16000 block of Boat Basin Rd, dispute/ ﬁght

• 16:57 300 block of 5th st, criminal trespass

• 17:33 16200 block of Hwy 101 S, unauthorized use of a vehicle

• 17:40 98000 block of Gerlach Ln, alarm

• 18:37 900 block of Parkview Dr, alarm

Community Calendar

laughs, good food and drink. $65 annual fee (includes OGA membership). All skill levels welcome. For info call: Bob K. 701-269-7822.

Creative Writing Class Chetco Library 405 Alder St 2:00pm

With Blake Allwood, a free weekly class on the creative writing process.

Mondays:

Line dance lessons Elks Lodge

Membership not required. $1 donation. 11:30-12:00 absolute beginners (new), 12:00 – 1:00 pm improver, 1:00-2:00 pm intermediate.

Spanish Speakers’

Walking Group Chetco Library, 405 Alder St 5:30pm A ﬁtness and conversation group for Spanish speakers.

Tuesdays:

Brookings-Harbor

Garden Club Work Party

Brookings Botanical Garden

10:00am – 11:30am Come see how you can help.

Bridge Chetco Activity Center 11:45am

Line Dancing Brookings Elks Lodge 6:00pm – 8:00pm Donations requested.

Storytime Chetco Library 405 Alder St 11:00am Stories, songs, and simple crafts for young children.

Chair Yoga Class Chetco Library

• 18:39 1100 block of Chetco Ave, dispute/ﬁght

Wednesday, 10/2

• 7:34 1000 block of Chetco Ave, suspicious conditions

• 9:14 300 block of 5th St, theft

• 9:40 97900 block of Shopping Center Ave, suspicious conditions

• 10:58 400 block of Fir St, criminal trespass

• 12:44 1600 block of Hwy 101, littering

• 13:45 600 block of Chetco Ave, ﬁre alarm

• 14:24 14400 block of Hwy 101 S, dispute/ﬁght

• 15:09 600 block of Chetco Ave, ﬁre alarm

• 16:01 400 block of Hillside Ave, civil problem

• 16:55 Hwy 101 and Zimmerman, disorderly conduct

• 17:18 Chetco and Fern, disorderly conduct

• 17:23 600 block of Old County Ed, disorderly

405 Alder St 11:00am.

Pinochle and other Card Games Chetco Activity Center 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Wednesday, October 16

Coon Tie Wednesday! Khun Thai Restaurant

6:00pm – 8:00pm Music at Khun Thai. Presenting the best in ﬁnger-style folk, blues, and country music every other Wednesday. Enjoy a fabulously tasty Thai meal set to music.

Lifestyle Medicine Chetco Library, 405 Alder St.

12:00pm

Join OSU Associate Professor Stephanie Polizzi for a free monthly community discussion on health, nutrition, and wellness. This month’s discussion topic is: “Scary Foods!”

SOC Pride Book Club Chetco Library, 405 Alder St.

6:00pm

This book club geared toward older teens and adults meets to discuss books which focus on LGBTQ+ characters and topics.

Thursday, October 17

Pub Grub Book Club 625 Chetco Ave. 5:30pm

Misty Mountain Brewing. This casual book club is for adult fans of graphic novels.

conduct

• 18:17 400 block of Azalea Park Rd, disorderly conduct

• 20:32 1000 block of Chetco Ave, disorderly conduct

• 21:16 15700 block of Hwy 101, identity theft

• 21:32 700 block of 2nd St, suspicious conditions Thursday, 10/3

• 1:44 400 block of Fern, loud noise

• 4:41 800 block of Old County Rd, dispute/ﬁght

• 5:31 600 block of Paciﬁc Ave, suspicious conditions

• 9:32 97900 block of Sout Bank Chetco River Rd, criminal trespass

• 12:58 1000 block of Chetco Ave, trafﬁc crash

• 13:56 00 block of Tan Bark Cir, ﬁre alarm

• 14:23 900 block of Chetco Ave, trafﬁc crash

• 15:51 300 block of 5th

St, trafﬁc crash

• 18:48 600 block of Old County Rd, alarm

• 19:12 300 block of 5th St, DUII

• 19:14 500 block of 5th St, criminal trespass

Friday, October 18

Acoustic Blues Master Terry Robb in concert 401 Fir St.

7:00pm

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. The Vancouverborn, Portland-based bluesman took home the Muddy Award for Best Acoustic Guitar so many times that the Cascade Blues Association finally broke down and attached his name to the trophy permanently. Terry Robb is an acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist, singer, composer, arranger and record producer. His work is featured in Hollywood films, documentaries and biographies, such as Game of Thrones, The Horse Whisperer, and Dance of Death: The Life of John Fahey, American Guitarist. Robb has released 15 acclaimed albums as a solo artist and performed at festivals and concert halls across the United States, Canada and Europe. For more information, visit www.terryrobb.com.

Sunday, October 20

Monthly Potluck 550 Chetco Lane

4:30pm

Chetco Activity Center. Bring your own or enough to share, either way, we share community and friendship.

Tuesday, October 22

Game Nights Chetco Brewing Co.

5:30pm

This is an open game night featuring games from the Chetco Library’s Board Game Collection, hosted at Chetco Brewing Co on Railroad Street. Try a game from our

library or bring one of your favorites! This is a free and fun opportunity to meet and connect with other board game enthusiasts in your community—with plenty of table space to spread out. Kids welcome, but they must be accompanied and supervised by an adult guardian.

Wednesday, October 23

Free Art Workshop with Tory Chetco Library, 405 Alder St. 1:00pm

Join volunteer and local artist Tory for a free, hands-on art workshop. Materials provided. This workshop is geared toward adult artists and crafters.

Brightening the Seasons: Wellness and Seasonal Depression discussion Chetco Library, 405 Alder St. 5:15pm – 6:30pm

This seminar will delve into clinical approaches, supportive networks, and comprehensive strategies that empower individuals on their path to wellness. Discover the importance of building wellness skills, an understanding of Seasonal Depression, and community resources in fostering long-term success. The goal is to not only address this prevalent public health concern but also to share how our clinical providers approach treatment, ongoing care, and overall wellness.

Monday, October 28

Azalea Quilters Guild 16063 Driftwood Ln 5:30pm Monthly meeting. Driftwood Estates Club House.

Friday, 10/4

• 0:37 700 block of Fern Ave, suspicious conditions

• 0:50 Mill Beach, Fire

• 1:17 1100 block of Fiﬁeld St, juvenile problem

• 1:34 1200 block of Chetco Ave, alarm

• 2:48 400 block of Fern Ave, loud noise

• 8:10 Hwy 101 MP 358, disorderly conduct

• 9:08 Hwy 101 MP 362, disorderly conduct

• 10:06 300 block of 5th St, disorderly conduct

• 13:15 500 block of 5th St, criminal trespass

• 14:21 600 block of Pioneer, alarm

• 19:37 16200 block of Hwy 101 S, disorderly conduct

• 20:14 600 block of Old County Rd, assault

Saturday, 10/5

• 0:35 400 block of Fern Ave, threats

• 1:54 Chetco Point, curfew violation

• 2:47, 600 block of Chetco Ave, theft of services

• 3:52 1100 block of sandy Ln, disorderly conduct

• 12:30 700 block of 6th St, suspicious conditions

• 14:29 700 block of Fern Ave, suspicious conditions

• 15:49 6500 block of Lucky Ln, harassment

• 16:12 600 block of Old County Rd, alarm • 16:57 97900 block of South Bank Chetco River Rd, criminal trespass

• 17:09 19900 block of Whaleshead Rd, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle

• 17:13 300 block of 5th St, theft

• 19:31 200 block of Memory Ln, ﬁre

• 20:05 96400 block of Coverdell Rd, disorderly conduct

• 19:31 200 block of Memory Ln, illegal ﬁreworks

• 21:22 1500 block of Seacrest Ln, suspicious conditions

• 22:51 1100 block of Chetco Ave, criminal trespass

• 23:58 17000 block of Ferry Creek Heights, assault

Sunday, 10/6

• 21:17 16200 block of Chapman Ln, juvenile problem

• 6:56 800 block of Chetco Ave, criminal trespass

• 7:26 1600 Hwy 101 N, theft

• 9:55 15600 block of Pelican Bay Drive, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle

• 11:07 16000 block of Hannan Ln, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle

• 12:54 16000 block of Boat Basin Rd, ﬁre

• 13:45 1100 block of Chetco Ave, disorderly conduct

• 16:59 200 block of Alder St, civil problem

• 21:41 800 block of Railroad St, telephone harassment

Gold Beach PD Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By NATE SCHWARTZ

Throughout the month of October, the Gold Beach Police Department and their community partners will be supporting the SAFE Project in commemorating National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The GBPD held the annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk and Resource Fair this past weekend. Locals donned purple and came out for a one-mile walk to raise awareness and donations for the SAFE Project. The SAFE acronym stands for Safety, Advocacy, Freedom, and Empowerment, and the organization strives to secure those ideals for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. SAFE Project advocates are available 24 hours a day, to provide crisis responses for those experiencing or trying to flee dangerous domestic situations.

Local partners McKay’s Market provided water bottles for participants, and were joined by Gold Beach Headstart and Wally’s House, as well as other local law enforcement, to stand against domestic violence alongside the Gold Beach PD.

More events are planned for the month through the SAFE Project. Join your community in helping to prevent domestic violence, and in advocating for the victims in your neighborhood. Come out to an event, contribute your time, or donate! Visit the SAFE Project official website for more details: https:// thesafeproject.net.

Economy

“Our fishermen are the heart of Oregon’s coastal communities,” said Rep. Hoyle. “NOAA is specifically focused on the resilience of the seafood sector in Port Orford, which will help create coastal jobs and support the health of our seafood industry. In Congress, I’ll continue working to bring

back Oregonian taxpayer dollars to support economic growth and sustainability on the Coast.”

“As both Mayor of Port Orford as well as Manager of the Port I am ecstatic to see that the hard work and planning by the Port of Port Orford and all of its stakeholders has gotten this National recognition. The revitalization of the Port of Port Orford will change the tides of possibility for our region,” said Pat Cox, Mayor of Port Orford and Port Manager at Port of Port

Orford.

The U.S. seafood industry is critical to enhancing public health and nutrition, creating jobs, and building a climate resilient food strategy. It is facing unprecedented challenges resulting in an urgent situation for many fisheries and connected communities and putting our supply of sustainable seafood at risk. Ensuring a supply of sustainable seafood for U.S. consumers is a key part of NOAA Fisheries’ mission.

Bandon arson incident

On Oct. 3, around 12:58 pm, North Coos dispatch received a call of an active structure fire on Leeward Lane in Bandon. Local fire, Bandon Police and CCSO Sgt. Slater responded to the scene. Once Bandon Police arrived, they quickly discovered the suspect was still on scene and was subsequently detained for Sgt. Slater’s Arson investigation. Soon after, Sgt. Slater iden-

tified the suspect as Ian A. Ward (39). Upon further investigation, Ward was arrested for arson in the second degree and reckless burning. Ward was transported to Coos County Jail where he was booked on the requested charges. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

Photos courtesy of Gold Beach Police Department