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Brookings gains a centenarian, as Warren Glaze turns 100

For the Pilot Long time resident of Brookings, Warren Glaze will celebrate his 100th birthday November 4, 2024. He and his late wife, Dee moved to Brookings in1992. Warren grew up on a farm in Canada, was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, 19421944, and a teacher of Physics and Biology in Ethiopia. During his last three years of living in Africa, he also trained new teachers on how to teach Science. When Warren met Dee, he discovered a kindred adventurous spirit. From 1976-1983, the couple spent their summers commercial fishing for salmon out of Crescent City. Upon Warren’s retirement from academia in 1984 (ending twelve years as the Blackford High School principal in San Jose, CA) he and Dee began a lengthy exploration of Africa, living in their RV for a year at a time. They balanced their RV travels with sailing their 42-footer off the Pacific coast. The boat wasn’t the Glaze’s only alternate means of transportation. Warren only recently (five years ago) sold his plane which he had flown and

Brookings and Endert pools working together

BY ROGER GITLIN

Country Media, Inc.

The Golden State and the Beaver State took another step in easing the thin blue line separating California and Oregon.

The Fred Endert Pool will undergo two major projects that will interrupt service, closing the Crescent City pool for an anticipated 12 weeks. The Pool’s closure will effectuate December 2 and last through February 2025. The renovations include HVAC and Locker Room ﬂoor projects.

The Crescent City swimming pool is the only public pool that operates during winter months in both Del Norte and Curry counties.

Please see POOLS, Page 8

Connected Senior Program bridges generational divide through technology

GOLD BEACH, OR - The Connected Senior Program successfully launched in Gold Beach last week. This collaborative effort, spearheaded by Beacon Broadband’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Bill Gerski, and Soroptimist Club of Gold Beach President, Debbie

Knight, aims to equip senior citizens with essential digital literacy skills, empowering them to navigate the digital world conﬁdently. The program’s inaugural class in Gold Beach saw enthusiastic senior citizens eager to embrace new technological skills. Paired

with tech-savvy high school student volunteers, the seniors embarked on their digital journey, beginning with basics like using a trackpad, powering on a computer, and exploring various applications. The classroom buzzed with intergenerational connections as conversations

ﬂowed easily between the seniors and students. Lively discussions about high school football ﬁlled the air, while at another table, family histories were shared. This intergenerational learning environment fostered connections between different age groups, allowing participants to share their unique perspectives and experiences. Notably, Oregon State Representative Court Boice’s mother, Meryl Boice, was among the enthusiastic participants. Under the guidance of instructor Kassandra Marley, Beacon Broadband’s Technical Services Representative, the seniors diligently absorbed the foundational lesson. The program’s curriculum, designed to increase in complexity week by week, promises to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of digital tools.

The Connected Senior Program addresses a critical need in Curry County, where 26% of the population is over the age of 65, the highest percentage in Oregon. By empowering seniors with digital literacy, the program aims to help them stay

Please see SENIORS, Page 4

Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m., for “The Physics of Anime” with Dr. Roman Gomez from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Gomez will also be giving us an update on what he has been working on at SwRI. This is a free event; all ages are welcome. Coos County residents can join us in-person in the Umpqua Hall lecture room (room 184) on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Curry County residents can join us for a watch party in the Community Room on the Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings. For those not able to attend in person the lecture will be streamed live on the College’s YouTube channel at: www. youtube.com/@southwesternOR/streams. Anime is a medium that has recently become quite popular. Given its nation of origin, it introduces us to some very new concepts and ideas. Some religious and cultural concepts are distinctly Japanese and help broaden our social and cultural worldviews. However, while familiar, others may still be relatively new to many viewers, one of which is science. While some anime directly addresses scientiﬁc principles, others, especially those in the science ﬁction genre, introduce these concepts in their storytelling. Surprisingly, anime sometimes gets their physics right, giving us a vehicle for enjoyably discussing very complex concepts if we allow a few “miracles” to occur. This

Please see LECTURE, Page 9

Opinion & Letters

Endorsement of Court Boice for Oregon House District 1 State Representative

Working with Court Boice has been a pleasure. Court is one of the hardestworking people around. He has been giving of himself to the people of Oregon for decades.

His business and leadership experience make him very effective in the House of Representatives.

Court’s goal is to reverse the tyranny perpetrated on Oregonians by the controlling party for the last four decades. It is easy to see that we are not better off today than we were 10, 20, 30, or 40 years ago.

Court Boice supports and works for middle-class Oregonians and always will. Are you tired of the out-of-control forest ﬁres, increasingly high taxes, illicit drugs, and homeless folks living in tents on our public lands? Are you tired of child molestation bills being passed by the opposition party? Are you tired of seeing the hands of the police tied so they can not arrest drug dealers? Are you tired of seeing logging, ﬁshing, and agriculture being limited in Oregon?

Thank God, that Court Boice has been ﬁghting for you in the legislature, and thank God for men and women like him who are standing up to the opposing party that doesn’t care about “we the people” of Oregon.

With all my heart, I ask you to vote for Court Boice for State Representative in House District 1 and take a stand with Court to turn the tide on the destruction of Oregon that has been ongoing for 40 years.

Yours truly,

Larry D Reeves DCRCC Chairman

As a visitor to your beautiful enclave this past weekend (Oct. 19), I was impressed by the sheer number of youth utilizing the bicycle pump track at Beachfront Park. They were orderly, well equipped (helmets!), and genuinely excited by their new playground. It’s a great step to keeping our next generation occupied and out of trouble. I’m sure their parents appreciate tired kids at the end of the day too!

Jack Chors Brookings

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Since moving to Brookings 18 years ago we have gotten to know Court Boice and ﬁnd him to be friendly, helpful and generous. His love of America, Oregon and Curry County is obvious in his hard work and dedication. Whenever we contact Court with a question or concern we receive a timely response.

Having survived the Chetco Bar Fire in 2017 we appreciate his work on wildﬁre mitigation. As an ocean ﬁsherman we appreciate his efforts to get the Gold Beach Coast Guard Station reopened. We are glad that he is a man of faith and patriotism. Court works tirelessly for his constituents and we support his reelection.

Please vote for Court Boice for State Representative.

Thank you,

Lou and Dora Costa Brookings

I am writing to endorse Representative Court Boice for Oregon State Representative - Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties. I have had the pleasure of knowing Court for over twelve years, and I can conﬁdently say that he possesses the necessary qualities and skills to continue excelling in this position.

The Oregon citizens living and working in Southwest Oregon face several issues setting us apart from many other areas of Oregon. Born in Gold Beach and living in our District for his entire life, Court’s knowledge and actions always lead to solutions that will help resolve the problems we’re facing. Those successes will come from lawmakers that are knowledgeable, experienced and who hold strong foundations. Representative Boice has demonstrated through his actions the necessary skills needed to have positive inﬂuences on legislative decisions which will produce our needed outcomes in Salem.

As a 3-decade citizen of Oregon’s Southern Coast, I believe that it is essential to elect leaders who are dedicated to improving our quality of life, our communities, and our entire state.

Court Boice is one such leader.

I am conﬁdent that Court will continue to have a positive impact in the state legislature and work towards the betterment of our Southcoast and all of Oregon. No one will outwork him in bridging the unfortunate Urban-Rural Divisions. Please vote earlyin this critical 2024 Election. I strongly urge you to join me in voting for Representative Court Boice.

Sincerely,

George Rhodes Brookings

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Vote Court Boice – Oregon House District 1

There is a symbolic meaning to call incumbent Oregon House Representative Court Boice the “Boice of Reason.” You can also call him the “Boice of Common Sense, Integrity and Grit.”

Representative Boice is NOT like many politicians offering platitudes in an election campaign and followed up with inaction when elected.

Court Boice is a man of the people. He listens, researches, studies the issues of his district and of Oregon and fully commits. He diligently works and speaks for the people. As a state legislator and former County Curry Commissioner, Boice taps into the pulse of his elected constituents and those in our state overall. His years and experience in elected ofﬁces have

demonstrated he truly puts his constituents’ best interests to the forefront. That is why I wholly endorse Court Boice for Oregon’s House District 1 and encourage you to vote for him.

Patrick Lewandowski Roseburg

I am endorsing Court Boice for re-election for State Rep., House District #1. Rep. Boice was sworn in on one day and was in a House Committee hearing the next day. He doesn’t hide from his constituents and is always available to listen to their concerns. He was ready to serve on day one. Thank you,

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United Flying Octogenarians and conducted “Inspiring Youth to Fly” programs for eighth graders.

Also impressive, but not the least bit surprising, are the home improvement projects he single handedly designed and built just a few years ago, while in his 80’s. If you want to know how to construct a beautiful wrought iron gate or create a lovely patio with ﬁre pit and all, just talk to Warren. He learned many skills growing up on that farm in Canada.

The Curry Coastal Pilot would like to join our local community in wishing Warren Glaze a happy 100th birthday!

Kissing Rock Coffee wins 4 bronze medals at 2024 Golden Bean Americas competition Is

Gold Beach — Kissing Rock Coffee, a proud member of the Wild Rivers Coast Food Trail, has achieved remarkable success at the prestigious 2024 Golden Bean Americas competition, earning four bronze medals for its exceptional coffee roasts. Competing alongside the finest specialty roasters from North, Central, and South America, Kissing Rock Coffee’s achievement places them in the top 5% of all roasters, a significant accomplishment for their first year of competition.

Kissing Rock Coffee’s award-winning roasts, Kissing Rock Blend, Dark Horse, and Mountain of Gold, are not only crafted with care but also showcase the unique qualities of the Oregon coast. Kissing Rock Coffee imports beans from the ﬁnest coffee growing regions in the world, but better yet, they also grow coffee throughout California and locally right here on the Oregon coast. Their beans are air roasted in-house, ensuring the freshest, highest-quality coffee for their community and visitors.

Additionally, the Hygge Blend, available at Compass Rose Cafe in

Brookings was recognized for its excellence. Located at 29964 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach, Kissing Rock Coffee is open seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Owner Andrew Houghtaling and the team were thrilled by the experience of tasting alongside the best roasters across the Americas. “We went into this competition to learn and get a baseline

for growth. It was truly an honor to experience the competition and taste alongside the best of the best, and to have four of our roasts recognized is beyond exciting,” he said.

“We’re proud to represent Gold Beach and eager to continue our journey to bring top-quality coffee to our community and loyal followers.”

For more information, visit www. kissingrockcoffee.com.

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connected with family and friends through video calls and online platforms, utilize telehealth services for remote consultations and health monitoring, manage ﬁnances conveniently through online banking, access government services online, and enjoy the convenience of online shopping, which is particularly beneﬁcial for seniors in rural areas.

The Connected Senior Program is a shining example of community collaboration. Key partners in this effort include Beacon Broadband, the driving force behind the program, providing resources and expertise to bridge the digital divide; the Soroptimist Club of Gold Beach, instrumental in organizing and supporting the initiative, reﬂecting their commitment to community betterment (Tracy Ellenbecker, Tricia Bartlett-Iverson, Harmony, and Debbie Knight were speciﬁcally involved) and the Curry Health Foundation, a vital partner that recognizes the program’s potential to improve seniors’ access to healthcare resources. Support was also provided by the Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, Inc., which offered administrative support; Calix, where Arizona Parker contributed valuable educational resources to enhance the program’s effectiveness; and Gold Beach High School, with Carly Write facilitating the participation of high school student volunteers.

The program has garnered signiﬁcant community support, including donations from CoBank, Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, Inc., Beacon Broadband, and the Curry Health Foundation, which have been allocated to purchase Chromebooks for

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.

the classes. The Connected Senior Program is poised to make a lasting impact on the lives of Gold Beach’s senior citizens, fostering digital inclusion and strengthening community bonds. As the program evolves, its positive ripple effects are sure to be felt throughout the community. For information about future Connected Senior Program classes, contact Bill Gerski at: billg@ beaconbroadband.com.

About Beacon Broadband Beacon Broadband, powered by Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, Inc., is constructing highspeed ﬁber internet across the south coast of Oregon. With a focus on delivering fast and reliable service, Beacon Broadband is utilizing the latest ﬁber optic technology that caters to the needs of both residential and business customers.

Monday, 10/14

• 10:14 5th St and Chetco Ave, trafﬁc crash

• 12:14 Mill Beach, disorderly conduct

• 12:27 900 block of Easy St, suspicious conditions

• 12:55 1100 block of Chetco Ave, criminal trespass

• 15:10 N side of Chetco Bridge, disorderly conduct

• 17:06 700 block of Spruce St, suspicious conditions

• 17:28 500 block of Fern Ave, criminal trespass

Tuesday, 10/15

• 0:22 500 block of Chetco Ave, prowler

• 6:16 600 block of Richard St, suspicious conditions

• 7:40 300 block of 5th St, criminal trespass

• 10:42 700 block of Cottage St, criminal trespass

• 12:21 500 block of Paciﬁc Ave, minor in possession/purchasing liquor

• 13:15 500 block of Paciﬁc Ave, disorderly conduct

• 16:28 Ferry Creek Heights and North Bank Chetco River Rd, dispute/ﬁght

• 17:22 300 block of N Hazel St, theft

• 18:24 Hwy 101 and Hoffeldt, dispute/ﬁght

• 23:30 1000 block of Chetco Ave, drug possession

Wednesday, 10/16

• 5:16 98000 block of Gerlach Ln, ﬁre

• 14:00 1300 block of English Ct, criminal trespass

• 15:08 500 block of Fern Ave, suspicious conditions

• 16:59 400 block of Alder St, warrant service

• 18:02 600 block of Spruce St, trafﬁc crash

• 18:34 1600 block of Hwy 101 N, dispute/ ﬁght

• 21:34 300 block of Matot St, dispute/ﬁght

Thursday, 10/17

• 0:53 1000 block of Chetco Ave, criminal trespass

• 2:48 96600 block of W Harris Heights, suspicious conditions

• 8:14 500 block of Ransom Ave, dispute/ ﬁght

• 8:28 400 block of Oak St, illegal camping

• 9:14 800 block of Chetco Ave, forgery/ fraud/bad check

• 11:18 900 block of Chetco Ave, criminal trespass

• 12:16 900 block of Chetco Ave, disorderly

conduct

• 15:16 500 block of Paciﬁc Ave, juvenile problem

• 15:47 97900 block of Lively Ln, theft

• 17:24 400 block of Chetco Ave, DUII

• 17:56 1100 block of Chetco Ave, disorderly conduct

• 18:11 98100 block of W Benham Ln, trafﬁc crash

Friday, 10/18

• 0:37 Chetco Point, illegal camping

• 9:35 1200 block of Chetco Ave, criminal trespass

• 16:31 97800 block of Crestline Loop, criminal trespass

• 17:11 900 block of Chetco Ave, trafﬁc crash

• 17:37 1100 block of Sandy Ln, dispute/ﬁght

• 17:51 500 block of 5th

St, disorderly conduct

• 18:21 300 block of 5th

St, theft

• 19:26 300 block of 5th

St, criminal trespass

• 19:16 97900 block of Lively Ln, theft

• 19:33 500 block of Myrtle St, dispute/ﬁght

• 19:52 600 block of Mardon, criminal trespass

• 21:57 300 block of 5th

St, theft

• 23:18 200 block of Lundeen Rd, loud noise

Saturday, 10/19

• 13:28 97900 block of Shopping Center Ave, disorderly conduct

• 13:50 500 block of Velopa Ct, juvenile problem

• 13:54 700 block of Chetco Ave, forgery/ fraud/bad check

• 17:25 Hassett St and Kevin Place, suspicious conditions

• 17:34 100 block of Schooner Bay Dr, ﬁre

• 17:49 500 block of Memory Ln, trafﬁc crash

• 17:50 98800 block of North Bank Chetco River Rd, ﬁre

• 18:40 16200 block of Hwy 101, ﬁre

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Furnished 1 bedroom

1 bath Apartment/Ste. Upstairs Apt. w/ utilities paid. Includes: W/S, garbage, electric, wi-ﬁ & cable. No pets. $1140.00 a month plus security deposit. $25 Fee for Credit Check. Call (541)469-6119 for appt or questions

Public Notice A Timber Harvesting Plan (THP) is being prepared approximately 0.5mile North of Klamath, California, upslope from McMillan Road. The plan area includes unnamed tributaries to Spruce Creek, which drains into the Klamath River. The legal description is Section 3 of T13N, R1E, HBM, Del Norte County, California. There are 2 THP units located on the Requa, USGS, 7.5” Quad Map. If you are aware of a surface domestic water use (surface water, not wells) from the watercourses, within the THP or within 1,000 feet downstream of the proposed harvest area, please contact Thomas Dols at Green Diamond Resource Company within 10 days of the publication of this notice at: 707-6683750 or at Green Diamond Resource Company P.O. Box 245 Orick, CA 95555. Please include your name, address and telephone number in your response. Reference ‘ Sea View THP GDRCo #732402’. 10/30/2024, Triplicate 402553

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/ Christian Gubler

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/10/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240088 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, & 11/13/2024, Triplicate 402369

Scope of Work: The scope consists of constructing 650 lineal feet of C900 water main line and associated appurtenances, restoring 12 customer service laterals, 1 ﬁre hydrant and asphalt patching all trenches per City of Brookings Engineering Standards and Speciﬁcations available at City Hall. The project is located on Hillside Avenue in Brookings, OR. Schedule: All work to be completed by April 1, 2025 Submission Info: To be considered, applicants must submit a quote including all costs and fees on or before the due date of November 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM.

Location: City of Brookings City Hall Attention: Anthony Baron 898 Elk Drive Brookings, OR 97415 All proposals should be clearly marked on the outside: Request for Quotes - Hillside Waterline Replacement Project. For further information please contact: Tony Baron, Public Works & Development Services Director at 541-469-1159. 10/30/2024, Pilot 402574

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Visibility Unlimited, LLC 1297 Harrold St Crescent City, CA 95531

Mailing address: PO Box 1807 Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability

company Registered Owner(s): Margaret L Taylor

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/ Margaret L Taylor This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on:

10/10/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240017

10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/2024, Triplicate 402477 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

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: 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/ 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

TS # 24-3101 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/10/22. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee, as shown below, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

TRUSTOR: Senaid, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company DULY APPOINTED TRUSTEE: Foreclosure Specialists, a General Partnership RECORDED: 11/21/22 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20224962 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California. DATE OF SALE: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: At the stairs of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn County Administration Building at 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 THE COMMON DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY IS PURPORTED TO BE: 1660 Railroad Ave., Crescent City, CA 95531 APN: 116263-008. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 160,616.04 Beneficiary may elect to open bidding at a lesser amount. The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is stated above, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to fee and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have the right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, pursuant to Section 2924m of the

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California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 530-2462727; Toll Free: 844-3336766, or visit this internet website: calforeclosures. biz, using the file number assigned to this case: TS#24-3101, to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the street address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call the trustee’s information line at 530-2462727; Toll Free: 844-3336766, or visit this Internet Website: calforeclosures. biz, using the file number assigned to this case: TS #24-3101. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATE: 10/14/24 NPP Website and sales line number: FORECLOSURE SPECIALISTS www. nationwideposting.com

A General Partnership Trustee Sales Automated Number: P.O. Box 994465 916-939-0772 REDDING, CA 96099-4465 530-2462727; Toll Free: 844-3336766 Sheena Hunter / Partner NPP0466524 10/30, 11/06, & 11/13/2024, Triplicate 402587

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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR TOLOWA INTERPRETIVE

WALK - PUBLIC ART CONSTRUCTION

RFP NUMBER: AIPGP 2024-1

INVITATION FOR

PROPOSALS:

The City of Crescent City is seeking proposals from qualified consultants with the objective of constructing 2-3 public art structures as part of the Tolowa Interpretive Walk in the Crescent City Beachfront Park. The project will be funded by the Art in California Parks Grant Program. The full RFP is available on our website at https://www. crescentcity.org/ or you may contact Bridget Lacey at Crescent City City Hall at (707) 464-4814, blacey@crescentcity.org, for full scope of services, consultant selection process, and mandatory information that must be included in responses to this RFP.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:

Proposals may be submitted by mail or in person to:

City of Crescent City 377 J Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Attn: Bridget Lacey, Grants and Economic Development Manager or by email to blacey@ crescentcity.org. If a hard copy of the proposal is submitted, it must be in a sealed envelope or package, clearly marked with the RFP number and consultant’s name. If proposal is submitted by email, it must be in PDF format only. Proposals must be received at the physical address or email address listed above no later than 5:00 p.m. PST. Late submittals will not be accepted. The City is not responsible for lost proposals or proposals delivered to a person or location other than listed above. All proposals and documents submitted become the property of the City of Crescent City. All costs of preparing the proposal shall be borne by the proposer.

Proposal Deadline: November 26th, 2024, no later than 5:00 p.m. PST 10/30/2024, Triplicate 402850

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY (Probate Department) In the Matter of the Estate of: WARREN DAVID LAVILLE, Deceased. Case No. 24PB07462 NOTICE TO HEIRS OR DEVISEES AND POTENTIAL CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mary Louise LaVille have been appointed as personal representatives. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative, c/o James A. Gardner of Gardner Beckley Meadows, 975 Oak Street, Suite 625, Eugene, Oregon 97401, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred Per 115.005(2). All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the lawyers for the personal representative at the above address.

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVE

James A. Gardner, OSB No.083315 Gardner Beckley Meadows 975 Oak Street, Suite 625 Eugene, Oregon 97401 (541) 687-9001

PERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVE Mary Louise LaVille PO Box 1664 Gold Beach, Oregon 97444 (509) 671-1248

Dated and first published: October 30, 2024 10/30/2024, Pilot 402548

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Wier’s Mortuary Chapel, Wier’s Crematory 408 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a corporation

Registered Owner(s): BFG Wier’s Mortuary

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 7/20/2024

Signed:/s/ Michael Schimmel

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. 20240081

Published: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, and 11/6/2024, Triplicate 401839

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that at 5:30 PM, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Crescent City Planning Commission will be holding a Public Hearing, during the regularly scheduled meeting, located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Conference Room (210 Battery St, Crescent City, CA) on the following applications and items:

AGENDA ITEM #1:

A Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit (Application UP24-07) requesting the sale of alcoholic beverages and expansion of residential use in an existing mixed-use structure located at 155 I Street (APN 118070-016). The parcel is within the C-W Zone (Commercial Waterfront District) and VLC (Visitor Local Commercial) General Plan land use designation. The proposed project is determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15302 (Existing Facilities) and §15332 (InFill Development Projects). AGENDA ITEM #2: A Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit (Application UP24-08) requesting the sale of alcoholic beverages incidental to a restaurant on a developed commercial parcel located at 895 L Street (APN 118-250-013). The parcel is within the C-2 Zone (General Commercial District) and VLC (Visitor Local Commercial) General Plan land use designation. The proposed project is determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15302 (Existing Facilities) and §15332 (InFill Development Projects). PUBLIC PARTICIPATION is invited by the following methods: 1) In-Person: 3-minute public comment at the podium will be allowed; 2) In-Writing: prior to 12:00 PM the day of the meeting, via publiccomment@ crescentcity.org or by filing with the City Clerk at 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, 95531. Written public comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission, posted on the website, and will not be read aloud during the meeting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION including general questions regarding the Planning Commission, the permit process, submission of materials, and other information not specific to this project may be directed to the City’s Planning Consultant (elawton@shn-engr. com/707-269-1073). 10/30/2024, Triplicate 402854

Notice of Public Hearing for Discussion of Possible State CDBG Application NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on November 12, 2024 at 10:55 AM, at 981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA, to discuss possible applications for funding under the 2024 State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to gather residents’ ideas for possible activities to be included in the application. The meeting will also be broadcast on the following YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/ user/CountyOfDelNorte Instructions for participating in the meeting will also be included in the Board Agenda, which will be published on the County’s website. The County of Del Norte anticipates submitting an application under the 2024 CDBG Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The County of Del Norte does not anticipate receiving CDBG Program Income. The purpose of this hearing is to review CDBG eligible activities and collect residents’ views on housing and community development needs (which includes services, facilities, and/or infrastructure that will improve livability within the community).

The following information related to the project is available at 981 H Street, Suite 210 Crescent City, CA between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday or by emailing the contact listed below:

A. Amount of funds available and range of activities that may be undertaken.

B. Information on proposed project(s).

C. Estimated amounts of funds proposed to be used for activities benefiting persons of low- and moderate-income.

D. Plans for minimizing displacement of persons as a result of activities associated with CDBG funds and plans for providing assistance to persons displaced as a result of CDBG-funded activities.

E. Records regarding the past use of CDBG funds.

If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to Del Norte County at the address above, or you may contact Antoinette Self via telephone at (707) 4647214 or email at aself@ co.del-norte.ca.us no later than 12:00 PM the day prior to the meeting to ensure placement in the official record of the hearing. Del Norte County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, religion or disability. If you require specific accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact Antoinette Self at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing. 10/30/2024, Triplicate 402799

PLT24-3028 Port of Brookings Harbor Beachfront RV Park is seeking applicants for the position of Camp Host. This is a Volunteer position requiring 20-30 hours per week starting immediately for a term of six (6) months. Applicants must have an RV or camper that meets our RV Policies prior to their start date. RV site with water, electric, and sewer are provided. Host will perform customer service duties, light maintenance work such

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

DIVISION

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT BRANCH

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS RELOCATION OF RED MOUNTAIN COMMUNICATIONS SITE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DEL NORTE and HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

CONTRACT NUMBER: 24-218569, PROJECT NUMBER: 136825

SEALED BIDS: The Ofﬁce of Business and Acquisition Services will receive Sealed Bids at 707 Third Street, West Sacramento, California 95605 before 2:00 P.M., November 26, 2024. Hand delivered bids shall be placed in the DGS/OBAS Bid/Proposal Drop Box located in the lobby.

Project comprises labor, material and services necessary for: Major components of Project Work consist of establishing three new tower and vault communications facilities.

Work includes site clearing, grading, road work, excavating for footings, installing towers, feedline bridges, vaults, backup power equipment, tower equipment, propane tanks, diesel tanks, electrical, mechanical and related work.

License required to bid the project: A or B

Certiﬁcate of Reported Compliance (CRC) - Fleet Vehicles: As a condition of Contract award, prior to Contract execution, Contractor shall submit copies of the valid CRCs for any ﬂeet retained by the Contractor or any listed Subcontractor, for which any vehicles subject to the California Air Resources Board In-Use Off-Road Diesel Fueled Fleet Regulations, Section 2449(i), Title 12, California Code of Regulations, are used in the completion of the work included in the Contract.

More information on the In-Use Off-Road DieselFueled Fleets Regulation can be found at the following link: https:// ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/ programs/use-road-dieselfueled-ﬂeets-regulation Health and Safety

Provisions: Contractor and all subcontractors shall abide by all health and safety mandates issued by federal, state, and local governments and/or public health ofﬁcers as well as those issued by DGS, and worksite speciﬁc mandates. If multiple mandates exist, the Contractor and subcontractors shall abide

by the most restrictive mandate. The term “employee”, “worker”, “state worker” or “state employee” in health and safety mandates includes contractor and subcontractor personnel. Costs associated with adhering to health and safety mandates are the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor is responsible for the tracking and compliance of health and safety mandates and may be audited upon request.

Successful bidder shall furnish payment and performance bonds, each in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract price.

Prospective bidders must attend the mandatory pre bid site inspection tours October 29th and 30th 2024, at 9:00 A.M., at which time representatives of the State and prospective bidders shall meet at 1165 Maple Creek Road, Korbel, CA 95550. The tour of the sites begins with a project orientation meeting in Korbel on October 29th, 2024, and then proceed by escort to the ﬁrst tower site at Big Lagoon, and then continue to the second tower site at Alder Conservation Camp. The tour will continue on October 30th, 2024, at which time representatives of the State and prospective bidders shall meet at 9:00 A.M. at the Pem-Mey Fuel Mart, 125 Ehlers Avenue, Klamath, CA 95548, and then proceed by escort to the third tower site at Rattlesnake Peak. The tour and pre-bid site inspection will conclude upon the return escort to Pem-Mey Fuel Mart. The State’s requirements for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation and other Contract requirements will be presented.

Prime Contractors are encouraged to have their Key Administrator and DVBE ofﬁce coordinator attend to receive this information and to have their questions answered. Attendance for the entire inspection on BOTH DAYS is required in order for bidders to be eligible to submit a bid.

Bid forms, plans, speciﬁcations, and addenda will be available for download at http://www. caleprocure.ca.gov/. Click on “Start Search.” In the Event name ﬁeld, enter the project number and click search. While viewing the Event Details, click on “View Event Package” to view bid forms. It is recommended that all vendors register as a bidder through the Cal eProcure website at https:// www.caleprocure.ca.gov/ pages/bidder-vendor.aspx.

This will allow for automatic notiﬁcations if there is any modiﬁcation to the Event such as the posting of an addendum or additional documentation. Drawings and Project Manual may also be viewed through Builders’ Exchanges. A public bid opening will be held on November 27, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at 707 Third Street, West Sacramento, CA 95605. Bidders may attend virtually or in person.

Bidders attending the bid opening in-person will need to meet and sign in at the security guard station in the lobby at the mailing address below. At the public bid opening, all bids received before 2:00 P.M., November 26, 2024, will be opened and recorded onto a Preliminary Bid Tabulation. Bidders do not need to attend the bid opening as the Preliminary Bid Tabulation will be emailed to participating contractors immediately after the bid opening. States estimated cost: $12,051,900. The term of this project is 721 calendar days. The States Project Director is Aubree French at (916) 375-4230. CNS-3864472# 10/30 & 11/6/24, Triplicate 402865

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Del Norte will conduct a public hearing by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:45 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA, regarding the below described topic. *** Request for Modiﬁed Road Improvement Standards - Douglas Park Drive in Crescent City, CA from Neighbors Lane a distance of 153 feet west. The request for modiﬁed road improvement standards is being considered in accordance with Del Norte County § 12.05.080. *** If you are unable to participate in the public hearing, you may direct written questions to the County of Del Norte Board of Supervisors, 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA 95531 or you may telephone (707) 464-7204. In addition, information may be obtained at the above address on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Samantha Burtch Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Del Norte State of California

DATED: September 13, 2024 10/23 & 10/30/2024, Triplicate 402361

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: John Leyva Cota Jr., aka Juan Cota Jr. Case Number: PB247072

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of John Leyva Cota Jr., aka Juan Cota Jr. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Asa Wilson in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: Asa Wilson 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: November 8, 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 10/23, 10/30, & 11/6/2024, Triplicate 402266

T.S. No.: 2024-08820-CA APN: 120-241-019-000

Property Address: 135 DREAM ST, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/3/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Concepcion A Rodriguez and Arnulfo Rodriguez Barreto, joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Nestor Solutions, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 4/8/2020 as Instrument No. 20201318 in Book — Page — of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California Date of Sale: 11/13/2024 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the stairs of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn County Administration Building at 981 H St, Crescent City, CA 95531 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $277,573.07 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 135 DREAM ST CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531A.P.N.: 120-241019-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within

10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites or www.nestortrustee. com, using the file number assigned to this case 202408820-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call or (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites or www. nestortrustee.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2024-08820CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 10/11/2024 Nestor

Pools

Brookings does have a public outdoor pool that is open during the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day).

Recently, the City of Brookings turned over pool management to South Coast Community Aquatics (SCCA). Many Curry County residents use the Fred Endert Pool during the winter months; that option

will not be available this winter.

SCCA approached Crescent City staff to consider the possibility of a partnership to open the Brookings pool for the winter months.

• SCCA would be responsible for all facility-related costs, including utilities, electricity, propane, chemicals, supplies, insurance and facilities equipment maintenance.

• Crescent City would

Leonard Warren Krug

Leonard Krug, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Friend, and Colleague passed away on October 6, 2024 at the age of 67.

As an avid sportsman and ﬁshing advocate Leonard left us doing what he loved spending his days on the ocean and rivers. Born in Ashland Oregon, Leonard spent most of his life living in the Southern Oregon area. Graduating Ashland High School in 1976 he attended Southern Oregon State College for two years with a major in Wildlife Sciences and a minor in Music until he chanced upon a temporary summer position with Paciﬁc Power and never went back. He climbed the ranks from Meter Reader to Journeyman Lineman. If you spent any time with Leonard, you

provide the lifeguards and supervisory staff for program operation and bear the cost.

Pool program would include a limited schedule, mutually agreed upon between Crescent City and SCCA. Morning and afternoon sessions Monday through Saturday are anticipated.

Swimming, Exercise, Recreational swimming and times for swim team training and the possibility of swim lessons may be included.

SCCA has committed to keep the outdoor pool heated at 83 degrees.

The city estimates the costs of the three-month Program will be an approximately $10,000 to a high of $18,000 to $28,000. The proposed agreement calls for a 50/50 revenue split.

Councilors expressed their enthusiastic support as ﬁnal details are worked out.

The thin blue line between the States continues to fade.

would know he always had a joke or two up his sleeve to lighten the mood like, “Old Linemen never die, they just phase out.”

Leonard was a lifelong learner, and his passion was always around hunting and fishing. After retiring he maintained a passion for volunteerism and working in service of others. He joined the Oregon South Coast Fishermen and was a founding member and President of the Oregon Anglers Alliance. He brought the Recreational and Commercial Fishing communities together with Legislators, County and State Officials and all levels of Government along with Tribal Agencies to provide and protect sustainable fishing opportunities and resources for everyone.

Leonard is survived by his wife Anna Krug and 4 children; Chris Williamson (Jennifer), Andrew Krug, Christa Brasseur (Beaux), and Jeff Clark (Hayley); and 7 grandchildren. A powerful force for positivity in the lives of many, he was always there for advice, a sympathetic ear, or to share anecdotes about his own experience. His values, commitment to excellence, and love for life survive on in his family; both genetic and extended. With ﬁns and without.

A celebration of life was held on October 16 at Calvary Heritage Church in Brookings. In lieu of ﬂowers, please consider a donation to the Oregon Anglers Alliance. www. oregonanglersalliance.org

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

net. The deadline for submission is 4:30 pm Monday, the week prior to publication.

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: 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, 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 405 Alder St 11:00am.

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

Wednesday, October 30

Spooky Story Night Chetco Library, 405 Alder St. 5:00pm

Young children and their caregivers are invited to a free night of spooky stories, howlingly funny songs and games, creepy-crawly crafts, and tasty snacks! Kids are welcome to come to the party in Child-friendly, nonmessy costumes.

Sunday, November 3

Holiday Food Fair

Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 102 Park Ave

Lecture

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Get into the spirit of the season. Sample ﬂavorful nutritious plant-based holiday dishes served by the cooks. Glean tasty serving ideas for your gatherings. Taste and see for free.

Saturday, November 9

2nd Saturday Sale Chetco Grange, 97895 Shopping Center Ave. 8:30am – 3:00pm

Come out to support us and our local vendors. Live music 11:00 – 2:00. Outdoor spaces available, text Linda for information 541-6610059.

Community Holiday Bazaar Corner of Pioneer & Paciﬁc 9:00am – 4:00pm More information at brookingsharborbazaar.com or on Facebook.

VFW Post 966 meeting 507 Paciﬁc Ave, Brookings 10:30am – 12:00pm Wartime veterans are encouraged to join. Help us save our Post, buy a brick. For more information call: 541-412-6236.

Wild Rivers Coast Brookings

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lecture will discuss some of these concepts in depth in a beginner-friendly way. It’s meant to be one one-part physics lecture, one one-part geek-out session, and a lot of fun, just like watching anime.

Roman Gomez has over 18 years of work experience in the ﬁeld of space science and engineering. Gomez has worked as a Lead Scientist at Southwest Research Institute since 2008, where they developed, calibrated, implemented, and analyzed data from plasma instruments on spacecraft. Gomez was involved in projects such as the MMS-HPCA mission and the IES-Rosetta ion and electron spectrometer. Prior to that, they worked as a Research Scientist at the same institute, where they participated in the development of space plasma instrument prototypes and completed their PhD in space science and engineering. Gomez also has experience as an Adjunct Professor of Physics at St. Mary’s University

since 2018, where they teach physics courses. Gomez has previously worked as an Adjunct Professor at Northwest Vista College, instructing students in astronomy and physics basics. Additionally, Gomez served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Rice University, focusing on dark matter search, and contributing to projects in gamma-ray and x-ray astronomy. Dr. Gomez has a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Biology from Texas State University (1999-2002) and holds a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from Rice University (2003-2011).

For more information about the lecture series contact Dr. Aaron Coyner, Associate Professor, Engineering and Physics at aaron.coyner@socc.edu or 541-888-7244.

For more information on upcoming lectures contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways Assistant, at 541-888-7416, or krystal. hopper@socc.edu.

To learn more about STEM degrees at Southwestern visit www.socc.edu/ programs-classes/stem/.

Curry County Fairgrounds presents “Night Full of Frights”

“This is part of our continued effort to work with the community and show off some of the fun possibilities of the spaces we have.”

and Spook Show,” set to take place over ﬁve thrilling nights, from Oct. 25 to 27 and 30 to 31. As Halloween approaches, visitors are invited to immerse themselves in a spooky and fun-ﬁlled experience, perfect for families, friends, and thrill-seekers alike.

“I’m excited for the community to come out and have some fun around Halloween and Spooky season,” said Fairgrounds Manager Teri Hughes.

The haunted house will feature a series of spooky surprises, designed by community volunteers who have gone all out to create a truly haunting experience.

“I’ve had a great response to our volunteer callouts on our social page on Facebook, and the community has stepped up in a big way, both with volunteering and sharing their spooky scares,” said Hughes. “I really hope everyone who comes through has a lot of fun and

brings a friend!”

A special, sensoryfriendly time slot will be available on Halloween Day from noon to 5 p.m. This is speciﬁcally for individuals with sensory sensitivities who wish to enjoy the haunted house in a more relaxed environment. The fairgrounds team is happy to accommodate those who want to experience the spooky fun in a way that suits their needs.

Don’t miss out on this spooktacular event! Join us at the Curry County Fairgrounds and Event Center on the Beach and get into the Halloween spirit!

Entry Fee: $8.00 per person. For more information, visit https:// eventcenteronthebeach. com/ or follow us on social media for updates. Contact Curry County Fairgrounds and Event Center on the Beach Manager Teri Hughes at 547-247-4541.

Sharp divide in Oregon over bill to step up logging to prevent wildﬁres

BY ALEX BAUMHARDT Oregon Capital Chronicle

For the last 30 years, shrub and grass ﬁres have burned far more acres and destroyed more property in the West than forest ﬁres, and the same was true this season.

Still, Republicans in the U.S. House – including Oregon’s two Republican representatives – are hoping Congress will pass a bill before year’s end that would tackle increasingly large wildﬁres in the West by scaling back environmental regulations to make it easier to log and cut vegetation in federal forests, which account for more than 60% of the forests in Oregon.

Proposed by Arkansas Republican Rep. Bruce Westerman and California Democrat Rep. Scott Peters, the “Fix Our Forests Act” passed the U.S. House on Sept. 24 with 268 representatives in favor and 151 opposed, including Oregon’s four Democratic representatives. It is expected to get a vote in the U.S. Senate after the November general election, according to Hank Stern, a spokesperson for Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat.

Proponents say the bill would restore forest health, increase resiliency to catastrophic wildﬁres and protect communities by expediting environmental analyses while reducing frivolous lawsuits and step up restoration projects. But opponents, including environmentalists and Democrats, say it would open millions of acres of federal land to logging without sci-

entiﬁc review or community input, potentially increasing the risk of wildﬁres while rolling back regulations to protect endangered and threatened species.

To counteract the bill, Oregon’s Democratic House and Senate members are introducing legislation that would direct federal investments in community preparedness and home hardening.

The Biden administration is also opposed to the bill and published a statement a day before the House vote, saying it contains “a number of provisions that would undermine basic protections for communities, lands, waters and wildlife.” More than 85 environmental groups also submitted a letter to the House Committee on Natural Resources opposing the bill.

The bill comes on top of calls in Oregon from state House Republicans to roll back restrictions on logging in state and private forests.

Three prominent state lawmakers recently called on their peers in the state Legislature to reform forest management and logging policies they say would prevent large ﬁres from starting and spreading.

More than 2,000 wildﬁres in Oregon this season have burned a record of about 2 million acres – and not largely in forests. About 75% of the acres scorched were in grass and shrubland, mostly in eastern Oregon, according to the Wildland Mapping Institute.

Forest plan

The bill would promote more collaboration on

wildfire preparedness and response among local, state, federal and tribal agencies, and allow for greater investment in new technology meant to improve information-sharing about fire risks, including at the individual property level. But a cornerstone of the bill is expediting and circumventing some environmental reviews that now must be done before federal agencies approve areas for post-fire logging, pre-fire logging, or “thinning” – which involves hiring timber companies to cut trees that could be dry fuel for a fire but also requires typically that they get some marketable timber out of the deal – or burning, on federal lands.

It would allow 10,000acre swaths of forest to forgo federally required environmental reviews, including a site-speciﬁc review of potential impacts to threatened or endangered species, before logging takes place. Currently, only up to 3,000acre swaths can be exempted from reviews required by the National Environmental Policy Act.

Proponents of the Fix Our Forests Act say it would speed up cumbersome environmental reviews that have kept the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of the Interior from initiating projects that would reduce ﬁre-fueling vegetation on the landscape.

In a release explaining her support of the bill, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican representing Oregon’s 5th Congressional District that includes Linn County, parts of Multnomah and Marion counties and

most of Clackamas and Deschutes counties, said the act would help prevent another record wildﬁre season like the one this summer.

“It’s a comprehensive proposal that would improve forest management in areas at the highest risk for wildfires by using advanced science and technology. Providing needed resources to those affected, and working to prevent wildfires from starting in the first place, will continue to be top priorities,” she said in the release.

A summary of the bill shared by Chavez-DeRemer describes millions of acres of federal forests as “overgrown” and in need of largescale intervention.

Democratic alternatives

But opponents of the bill say that in many landscapes at high risk of ﬁre, logging can contribute to the drying

out of forests that further perpetuates ﬁres. Researchers have found that unless thinning is targeted around communities at high risk so as to prevent homes and buildings from burning, thinning forest tracts far from people and infrastructure is costly and has little beneﬁcial return.

A multi-year study of forest treatments such as commercial thinning and prescribed fire across Western states found wildfire only occurs on about 1% of treated forests, and that it’s largely ineffective because those treatments last only about 10 to 20 years before the vegetation grows back. Studies have shown thinning and prescribed burning around homes and cities can be effective at keeping wildfires from moving quickly into communities.

U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, a Democrat representing

Oregon’s 6th District in the heart of the Willamette Valley, is co-sponsoring a bill called the “Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act” that would invest in community and home hardening, landscape resiliency to wildfire and community preparedness plans. And in the U.S. Senate, Wyden of Oregon is drafting a similar bill called the Wildfire Safe Communities Act of 2024. Wyden said in an email that the Fix Our Forests Act would make federal forest management more controversial and less successful.

“The bill undermines bedrock environmental laws, and would allow poorly designed, large commercial projects that threaten community drinking water, wildlife and recreation opportunities to proceed with inadequate environmental review,” Wyden said.