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stable housing for Oregon's families and communities. The GHAP Capacity Building Program was created to invest in the growth and development of our key partners and regional networks towards meeting Oregon’s immediate and longterm needs for safe, stable

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Local VFW Hosts Veterans’ Ceremony

BY LINDA LEE

In Brookings, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) held a ceremony that spoke to the meaning of Veterans Day and why we celebrate this day. Veterans shared their stories of service to our country and what it means to them and their families.

“We’re grateful for our country and glad we served,” said Jerry Rice who served in the Navy.

After stories were shared, a ﬂag retirement ceremony was conducted as well as a three-

gun salute and bugle call to Taps.

“We’re lucky to have so many great veterans in our community,” said Court Boice, newly elected state representative for House District 1, who was on hand for the ceremony. The weather cooperated for the end of the ceremony so that the many who were present could see the ﬂyover of two F-15s that are stationed out of the 173rd Fighter Wing from Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls. The Brookings VFW is cur-

rently organizing a fund raiser to help maintain the building and keep the chapter alive. A commemorative brick can be purchased with a loved-one’s name engraved on it and it will lay in the newly installed area in front of the post.

“I’m looking for ways to spread the word about this post,” said Jerry Law post commander for the Brookings VFW. Law served in the Air Force and the Army.

BY NATE SCHWARTZ News Editor

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is making a push for enrollment in one of Child Welfare’s newest statewide programs. The Certiﬁed Respite program, which launched in 2023, has aimed to give resource families (the new parlance for ‘foster families’) a helping hand in caring for vulnerable children and youth in Coos and Curry Counties who are impacted by foster care. Respite providers give resource parents a chance to recharge by taking over caregiving duties for anywhere from a few hours to a few days at a time.

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Opinion & Letters

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Who’s enforcing the Camping Ban?

It's an outright delusion that Gold Beach police actually enforce the Overnight Camping Ban. Pleade witness for yourself.

A drive along the roughly paved road between the beach and the airport air strip will tell the real story. Tent after tent, old parked RV's with shades drawn, stolen shopping carts, trash strewn, night afternight, is the reality.

Why put ordinances on the books, why have ordinances, laws at all, or even police in uniform, if we're not willing to enforce?

Very disappointing for those of us who are living here, and witnessing beautiful Gold Beach turn very ugly, very quickly.

Clayton

Johnson Gold Beach

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POLICE BLOTTER

• 9:29 95500 block of W Huckleberry Ridge Rd, burglary

• 9:48 97900 block of South Bank Chetco River Rd, criminal trespass

• 9:58 1200 block of Chetco Ave, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle

• 11:38 00 block of Sea Scape Ct, criminal trespass

• 12:21 600 block of Pioneer Rd, dispute/ﬁght

• 13:16 96400 block of Coverdell Rd, suspicious conditions

• 13:45 Cape Ferrelo View Point, suspicious conditions

• 14:18 00 block of Park Ave, assist public

• 14:39 200 block of Matot St, civil problem

• 17:06 800 block of Elk Dr, trafﬁc crash

• 17:48 96000 block of Lone Ranch Pkwy, suspicious conditions

• 19:32 1100 block of Fiﬁeld St, dispute/ﬁght

• 22:54 Azalea Park, criminal trespass

Wednesday 11/6

• 7:21 900 block of Chetco Ave, criminal trespass

• 11:52 300 block of Matot St, civil problem

• 12:42 600 block of 5th St, warrant service

• 14:29 500 block of 5th St, assist public

• 15:16 700 block of Spruce St, forgery/fraud/bad check

• 16:41 98000 block of Gerlach Ln, suspicious conditions

• 18:04 14700 block of Sandpiper Pl, assist public

• 19:38 Chetco and Hillside, criminal mischief

• 19:47 Hwy 101 and Crissey Cir, trafﬁc crash

• 19:52 300 block of 5th St, DUII

• 20:48 Hwy 101 MP 363, trafﬁc crash

Thursday 11/7

• 8:50 16300 block of Hwy

101 S, criminal trespass

• 9:12 16100 block of Hwy

101 S, suspicious conditions

• 9:39 700 block of Elk Dr, dispute/ﬁght

• 11:41 400 block of Oak St, criminal mischief

• 11:50 16300 block of Hwy

101 S, dispute/ﬁght

• 12:20 6000 block of Old County Rd, warrant service

• 13:16 300 block of 5th St, suspicious conditions

• 13:26 800 block of Elk Dr, criminal trespass

• 14:36 600 block of Easy Manor Dr, theft

• 14:40 500 block of Ransom Ave, dispute/ﬁght

• 18:50 900 block of Chetco Ave, prowler

• 19:09 1200 block of Chetco Ave, disorderly conduct

• 21:06 300 block of 5th St, suspicious conditions

• 22:09 200 block of Cadloni Ln, assist public

Friday 11/8

Laura Catherine (Moffitt) Gardner 04/22/1934 – 08/10/2024

Laura passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side, at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Lee Gardner.

Laura is survived by her sister Peggy (Mofﬁtt) Perkins, her children: Fletcher (Helen) Gardner, Sterling Gardner, and Nellie (Jerry) Fox; numerous grandkids, great-grandkids, great-greatgrandkids... and Buttons.

Laura was a wonderful, loving wife, Mom, Grandma, homemaker, and friend to many. Laura enjoyed a full life, hunting, ﬁshing, growing her large gardens that she canned to help feed her family all year long. Laura shared her veggies. She travelled the world.

Laura was a very talented artist, in every venue she ventured into - drawing, painting, photography, sewing, stained glass, her beautiful cake decorating, and so much more.

Laura raised a few extra kids and many wild animals: 2 bear cubs, a raccoon or two, bottle-fed calves, baby pigs, a coyote, a bobcat and

a screech owl, just to name a few.

Laura will be missed by everyone that knew her.

A Celebration of Life to honor her will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Howonquet Hall, 101 Indian Court, Smith River, California. A Potluck will follow the Celebration.

• 7:13 18100 block of Rainbow Rock Rd, assault

• 7:32 400 block of Alder St, suspicious conditions

• 9:47 Alder and Spruce, trafﬁc crash

• 11:39 300 block of Paciﬁc Ave, hit & run

• 12:50 Oak and Spruce, trafﬁc crash

• 13:12 Hwy 101 and Lone Ranch Pkwy, suspicious conditions

• 13:19 700 block of Chetco Ave, forgery/fraud/bad check

• 13:21 800 block of Kevin Pl, forgery/fraud/bad check

• 13:35 1000 block of Chetco Ave, suspicious conditions

• 16:29 300 block of 5th St, disorderly conduct

• 16:36 300 block of 5th St, warrant service

• 17:15 19000 block of Woodton Ln, assist public

• 19:04 69400 block of Passley Rd, suspicious conditions

• 19:34 16200 block of Hwy 101 S, trafﬁc crash

• 21:19 Chetco and Hillside, possession of drugs

• 21:41 900 block of Brooke Ln, suspicious conditions

• 23:07 400 block of Chetco Ave, assist public

• 23:37 600 block of 5th St, disorderly conduct

Saturday 11/9

• 0:07 18800 block of Montbretia Ln, assault

• 0:14 400 block of Alder St, criminal trespass

• 7:25 36900 block of Agness Illahe Rd, disorderly conduct

• 10:15 98100 block of W Benham Ln, theft

• 11:44 200 block of Cove Rd, suspicious conditions

• 12:43 1600 block of Hwy 101 N, disorderly conduct

• 13:22 Hwy 101 and Harris Beach, panhandling

• 15:42 500 block of Fern Ave, suspicious conditions

• 18:17 16300 block of Hwy 101

Lorraine passed away on the 5th of November in Longmont, Colorado where she lived for the past 12 years. She was very proud that she had lived to be 95! She will be sorely missed by family and friends.

Lorraine was born on March 17, 1929 in Mayville, North Dakota. She was the youngest of 9 children. She married Don Sigourney on May 31, 1947 and they were married for 50 years. Don worked for Exxon and together the family travelled for his work to Nicaragua and Sicily

Lorraine was a stayat-home mom while her children were young, and later went to work at a travel agency. She found her calling and bought out the owner to start her own travel agency. She was the owner of Martinez Travel for many years and was very successful. In her role she was able to travel around the world, which was something she truly enjoyed. Years later she sold the travel agency

in order to retire with her husband. They continued to travel during retirement.

Lorraine enjoyed all of her trips and made a number of new friends. She also collected a great deal of items from around the world.

She used her interior design skills incorporate them into our home. Wherever they lived, Lorraine was very outgoing and social; she entertained a great deal and had a lot of dear friends. When they retired and moved to Oregon, they enjoyed having family and friends visit them there.

Lorraine was very creative throughout her life. She loved interior design, photography, painting, and making greeting cards on her computer.

After Don’s passing, she stayed in Brookings for a number of years. In 2012 she moved to Longmont, Colorado to be closer to family.

Lorraine is survived by her son Ron and his wife Mary. They are parents to grandchildren Eileen and

Patrick. She is also survived by daughter Sherri and her husband Jack. They are parents to Selena and Lindsey. Lindsey and Chris are parents to great grandchildren Molly and Penny. She was preceded in death by her husband Don, who died in 1997. She is also preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Goldie and Jean; and her brothers Arthur and Harry. In addition, she has lost several nephews and dear friends over the years.

Lorraine Marie Sigourney

BY LINDA LEE

Mushroom enthusiasts from around the region gathered in Brookings for the annual Wild Rivers Mushroom festival held at the Chetco Brewing Company on November 9th and 10th.

The public was treated to a variety of over 200 mushrooms that were gathered by volunteers on the Thursday and Friday prior to the event.

“We had nearly ﬁfty volunteers that went out and foraged the local area for mushrooms,” said Kathleen Dickson, committee president of the Wild Rivers Mushroom Club. “They brought them all in on Friday afternoon so that we could get set up for our big event.”

Every volunteer that brought in a mushroom sample was given a free pass to the festival.

“Most of those that harvested are club members,” said Dickson. “They were instructed to bring different sizes and a bit of the habitat where the mushroom was harvested from.”

Each mushroom on display was identiﬁed and labeled with information about which area of our region it was harvested from and if it was edible.

In addition to the variety of mushroom samples, vendors were on hand to sell their local wears and regionally collected mushrooms.

“It’s really great to have so many people come out want to be a part of what’s going on,” said Tayler

Mushroom Festival

McCann a local potter and owner of Piece of Mud out of Crescent City, CA.

“This is my ﬁrst time at the festival and I’ve had a great response.”

This year’s festival marked the sixth year of the event.

“We did have a break in 2020/21 because of Covid, but came back strong in 2022,” said Dickson. “This year we had over 1,200 people visit us between Saturday and Sunday.”

Besides the hundreds of varieties of mushrooms and several local vendors there were also six different lectures that were offered to the public this year, three on Saturday and three on Sunday, each

with its own learning point.

The six lectures given were: Unlocking Hidden Foraging Spots: Advanced Techniques for Mushroom Hunters by Jeremy Collison; Bioregions of The United States--From A Mushroom's Perspective by Christian Schwarz; Grow Your Own, Mushrooms, That Is! By Charlie Bruder; Introduction to Mushrooms 101 by Rachel Zoller; Medicinal Mushrooms of the Paciﬁc Northwest by Logan Keister and Mushrooms: Catching 'Em, Keeping 'Em and Cooking 'Em by Pam McElroy & Anna Russo.

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housing.

“The development is the ﬁrst low-income housing project to work directly with local developers,” said CORE Executive Director Diana Carter. “We are thankful to our project partner, AB Innovations LLC, who are a Curry County based affordable housing developer and general contractor.”

The Wild Chinook Inn will be transformed into individual residences. The housing unit will have nine 1-bedroom units, seven efﬁciency units and two 2-bedrooms units that are all American Disability Act (ADA) accessible. “Not only will there be housing, but a community center that has a large lounge with a kitchen, bathrooms and a common laundry area for all the residents to

use,” said Carter. “There will also be an ofﬁce so that there can be on-stie services and case management.”

Since the idea’s conception in June of 2023, Core has been working with City of Gold Beach, Tolowa Dee-Ni’ Nation, Coos-Curry Housing Authority, Rural Oregon Continuum of Care, Rural Roots Collaborative and the Fair Housing Council of Oregon to bring this project to life.

“We’re really grateful for all the support from

the community and local and state governments,” said Carter. “We hope that this is just the beginning and we can add further housing by building some cottages behind the grass ﬁeld. We’re also working on getting the large parking lot across the street.”

Carter added, “Educating the community, the pubic about homelessness is important, especially when it comes to our veterans.”

The housing is slated to be available by August of 2025.

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Hikers dressed in layers with rain

and water-proof walking shoes as the groups were out in the weather learning about the bio-diverse nature of where particular mushrooms grow, their

cycle, how to forage mushrooms and which ones are editable. No foraging was allowed during the hikes.

In our region, the diverse bioregion for mushroom growth is located in the foggy rain and higher altitude coastal range forests and along the coastal sand dune areas.

“The mushroom festival

is the club’s biggest fund raiser,” said Dickson. “The purpose of the club is to educate the general public about the amazing life of wild mushrooms and how to preserve that amazing world and make it fun in the process.”

The Wild Rivers Mushroom Club was formed in 2006 to help protect the biological integrity of the natural areas and educate the general populus about the mushrooms that grow along the 101-mile corridor of the Southern Oregon and Northern California region known as the Wild Rivers Coast.

“We keep getting better at this every year,” said Dickson “We plan to continue putting on a festival as long as the public enjoys it.”

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Tensions Escalate in Curry County as Sheriff and Commissioners Continue to Clash

The bitter conflict between law enforcement and county government has reached a boiling point, leaving residents concerned about the future of public safety in their community. Curry County has become the stage for an increasingly acrimonious dispute between Sheriff John Ward and the county Board of Commissioners. The conflict, which has been simmering for months, cen

ters on budget allocations, management decisions, and accusations of overreach from both sides.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: THAIRAPY BY MANDY B. 3535 Movie Lane Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a corporation Registered Owner(s): MANDY B. ENTERPRISES, INC.

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/ Amanda Buechner

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/16/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20240090 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, and 11/27/2024, Triplicate 403043

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Cutting Edge Lawn Care 2106 Old Mill Road Crescent City, CA 95531

Mailing Address: PO Box 152 Smith River, CA 95567

This Business is conducted by: an individual

Registered Owner(s): Eriberto Contreras

The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed on: 10/24/2024 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/ Eriberto Contreras

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/24/2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DEL NORTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the COUNTY OF DEL NORTE will hold a public hearing to consider the requests listed below. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO APPEAR AND BE HEARD. Comments may be submitted in writing at, or prior to, the hearing. Those wishing to be notified of the final action must submit a written request. Appeals must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by December 16, 2024. If you challenge the decision of the Planning Commission, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

DATE OF HEARING: December 4, 2024 TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: 981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA 95531 *** Use Permit for an overheight/oversize accessory buildingUP2505 - APN 131-093-001 located at 1150 Gasquet Flat Rd, Gasquet, CA 95543. The applicant proposes to construct a 2,400 sq ft shop that is 40’ wide x 60’ long x 20’ tall. The parcel is 1.17 acres and is already developed with a residence. This property is zoned R1A. Height and size limitations for accessory structures for R1A zoning on parcels less than 3 acres are 16’ tall and 1,200 sq. ft, thus requiring a use permit for an oversize/ overheight shop. Please contact the County Planning Division at (707) 464-7254 with any questions.

DATE: November 8, 2024 Del Norte County Planning Division Community Development Dept. 11/20/2024, Triplicate 403981

LIEN SALE

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Petition of: Savannah Rose Hickman and Blake Jonathan Peters CASE NO. CV241115 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Savannah Rose Hickman and Blake Jonathan Peters filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Porter James Gillard to Proposed name: Porter James Peters 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: 12/13/2024 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: October 31, 2024 /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, and 12/11/2024, Triplicate 403781

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Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240095 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, & 11/27/2024, Triplicate 403119

HARBOR MINI STORAGE A lien sale will be held on December 4, 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. 44 \emdash Misc. household, furniture, personal effects. BELONGING TO: The Estate of Myrna Rosenbaum, deceased 98041 Hallway Rd, Space #19 Brookings, OR 97415 PLEASE NOTE, THERE WILL BE A $500.00 REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT, WHICH WE WILL HOLD UNTIL SAID UNIT IS COMPLETELY CLEANED OUT. ALSO, PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LOCK. s/ Premier Ocean Properties, LLC, agent for Owner 11/20 & 11/27/2024, Pilot 404044

Notice of Lien Sale Harbor Park & Sell 97865 Shopping Center Ave Brookings, OR Owner: John C. Whitaker Mail: PO Box 3003 Brookings, OR 97415 Lien will be foreclosed on 2 vehicles owned by Terry Bray. Lien Sale date: 11/21/2024, 12:00 pm at 97865 Shopping Center Ave, Brookings, OR. Vehicles to be sold: 1973 VW, VIN: 1132638105 Utility trailer, VIN: 4YMUL10148N005608 Amount due on sale date is $ 717.14. Harbor Park & Sell owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Any vehicle sold is subject to prior duly perfected security interest. Storage continues from contract dated 3/4/2024. Announced on sale day conditions apply. 11/13 & 11/20/2024, Pilot 403416

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ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

Judith Katherine Long Case Number: PB247075

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Judith Katherine Long A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Rebecca Stone, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: Rebecca Stone be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

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

Date: December 6, 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 11/20, 11/27, & 12/4/2024, Triplicate 403408

PUBLIC NOTICE

Green Diamond Resource Company is currently preparing a Timber Harvest Plan in Del Norte County located between 1/2 and 2 1/2 miles Southwest of the community of Klamath Glen, California. The California Code of Regulations Title 14 1032.10 requires that we provide notice to all other landowners within 1,000 feet downstream in a newspaper of general circulation in the area affected by the proposed timber operations. Information is hereby being requested concerning domestic water supplies from affected watercourses so that those supplies may be adequately protected during harvest. Responses to this notice are requested within ten days from the date of this publication. The proposed operations of the affected area are in portions of T13N, R1E, S,23,24,25 and 26 HBM. The watercourses that may be affected are unnamed tributaries to McGarvey Creek, McGarvey Creek and the Klamath River. Please respond to the Plan Submitter, Green Diamond Resource Company - Klamath Division Attn: Robert Hurst P. O. Box 245, Orick, CA 95555 (707) 668-3758. 11/20/2024, Triplicate 403789

In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Curry Probate Department Case No. 23PB03072 Notice to Interested Persons In the Matter of the Estate of Philip H. Wills, Jr., Deceased

Notice is hereby given that Erick Gonzalez, President of LCR Management, Inc., has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned attorney for the Personal Representative at 10300 SW Greenburg Road, Suite 530, Portland, OR 97223 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published November 20, 2024. Erick Gonzalez Personal Representative J. Mackenzie Hogan, OSB #101081 HARRIS & BOWKER, LLP

Attorney for Personal Representative 10300 SW Greenburg Road, Suite 530 Portland, OR 97223 11/20/2024, Pilot 404039

NOTICE OF PETITION TO NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NORBERT A. DANTZMAN AKA TONY A. DANTZMAN, Decedent

Case Number: PB247078

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: NORBERT A.

DANTZMAN AKA TONY A.

DANTZMAN

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: DAVID A. DANTZMAN, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: DAVID A. DANTZMAN 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: December 6, 2024 Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

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 11/13, 11/20, & 11/27/2024, Triplicate 403690

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Two By the Sea Timeless Treasures 261 North Beckstead Avenue Smith River, CA 95567

This Business is conducted by: a married couple

Registered Owner(s): Eric Lueckfeld

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 10/22/2024 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/ Eric Luekfeld

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

10/22/2024

Alissia D. Northrup

County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240093

11/6, 11/13, 11/20, and 11/27/2024, Triplicate 402894

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Coastal Redwood Properties 1345 Hobbs Wall Road Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a corporation

Registered Owner(s): PB and L Holdings 900 Northcrest Drive, PMB 10 Crescent City, CA 95531

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/ Lola Paquette

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/1/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20240084 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, & 12/11/2024, Triplicate 403977

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Lawrence George Mason Case Number: PB247073

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Lawrence George Mason

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

The petition for probate requests that: Robert Mason 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 22, 2024

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

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

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.

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

Published: 11/6, 11/13, and 11/20/2024, Triplicate 402879

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Log Cabin Diner AND Redwood Food Park AND The Filli’n Station 299 US Highway 169 Klamath, CA 95548 Mailing address: PO Box 276 Orick, CA 95555 This filing is a refile of previous file # 20210017 with changes. Registered Owner(s): Sherry Scott This Business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/1/2011. 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/ Sherry Scott This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/4/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240098 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, & 12/11/2024, Triplicate 403956

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DEL NORTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the County of Del Norte will hold a public hearing to consider the requests listed below. All persons are invited to appear and be heard. Comments may be submitted in writing at, or prior to, the hearing. Those wishing to be notified of the final action must submit a written request. Appeals must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by close of business December 16, 2024. If you challenge the decision of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. The following project(s) are located within the California Coastal Zone: DATE OF HEARING: December 4, 2024 TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: 981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA 95531 *** Applicant proposes to construct a section of wooden fence on her parcel at 12570 S. Indian Rd, Smith River, CA. The parcel, APN 102-050021, is in the appeals jurisdiction of the California Coastal Zone. The project, CDP2501C, is exempt from CEQA as a Class 3 categorical exemption. *** Applicant proposes to construct a 15000 gallon milk storage tank on an engineered pad foundation at 8371 Lower Lake Rd, Crescent City,

Wild RiversCoast Classifieds

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY

In the Matter of the Estate of: WARREN GRANT WEBBER, Deceased. Case No. 24PB09947 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them to the undersigned Personal Representative JAMES W. GARDNER, Attorney at Law, 29692 Ellensburg Ave, Ste 11, P.O. Box 1286, Gold Beach, Oregon

since 2014, and who ran unopposed in the November 5 election, ﬁnds himself at odds with the Board of Commissioners over funding and operational decisions. The sheriff has accused the board of micromanagement and undermining his authority, while commissioners contend that Ward has been uncooperative and resistant to necessary oversight.

The latest ﬂashpoint in this ongoing saga involves the county's K9 program.

In a contentious decision, the Board of Commissioners voted to retire a police dog named D'Arvit

97444, Phone (541) 2476615, within four months after the date of the 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 or Personal Representative, JAMES W. GARDNER, whose address and phone number appear above.

Dated this 7th day of November, 2024. /s/ James W. Gardner, OSB# 720943 29692 Ellensburg Ave, Ste 11 P.O. Box 1286 Gold Beach, OR 97444 11/20, 11/27, & 12/4/2024, Pilot 403972

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY

In the Matter of the Estate of: FREDERICK ALVIN BIESEN, Deceased. Case No. 24PB09074

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them to the undersigned Personal Representative through my resident agent, JAMES W. GARDNER, Attorney at Law, 29692 Ellensburg Ave, Ste 11, P.O. Box

1286, Gold Beach, Oregon 97444, Phone (541) 2476615, within four months after the date of the ﬁrst publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative, JAMES W. GARDNER whose address and phone n umber appear above. Dated this 22nd day of October, 2024. /s/ Michael E. Biesen 2903 Pine Street, Apt B Eureka, CA 95501 Phone 707-442-7437 11/6, 11/13, & 11/20/2024, Pilot 402883

and give him to a former deputy, a move that Sheriff Ward vehemently opposed. The sheriff had previously described D'Arvit as a "dirty dog" lacking proper training, which prompted commissioners to investigate the K9's involvement in past cases. Commissioner Brad Alcorn defended the board's actions, stating, "We're working on a plan for re-envisioning public safety in Curry County." This plan includes discussions with local police departments and efforts to address resource management in the county. The dispute has had tangible consequences for public safety in Curry

County. Budget cuts have led to significant staffing reductions in the sheriff's office, including the loss of two positions in 911 dispatch, two corrections positions, and 15 positions in the criminal, civil, and patrol divisions. In response to the growing crisis, former county commissioner Christopher Paasch has proposed creating a Law Enforcement Service District. This initiative would ask voters to approve a property tax to generate approximately $4.2 million annually for the sheriff's office, potentially funding eight patrol deputies, support staff, and dispatch personnel. The conflict has not

gone unnoticed by the public. At recent commission meetings, residents have voiced their concerns and frustrations. Some, like Brookings resident Andre Bay, have accused the board of undermining the sheriff and contributing to a communication breakdown between Ward and the commissioners.

Adding another layer of complexity to the situation, Sheriff Ward ﬁled a state bar complaint against Ted Fitzgerald, the county's director of operations, in early September. This action prompted Fitzgerald to present the Board of Commissioners with a conﬂict-of-interest disclosure, raising questions about his

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF CRESCENT CITY COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Crescent City will conduct a Public Hearing on December 2nd, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Flynn Center Board Chambers, 981 H Street, Crescent City, California. The meeting will also be broadcast on the following YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ CityofCrescent CityCalifornia/streams.

Instructions for participating in the meeting will also be included in the Council Agenda, which will be published on the City’s website. The purpose of this hearing is to review and approve the accomplishments that were produced from the City’s 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00230 agreement with the State of California and to solicit citizen input regarding the outcome and accomplishments of the funding received

ability to continue representing the sheriff's ofﬁce in legal matters.

As the dispute continues, concerns are growing about its impact on public safety and the overall functioning of county government. The stalemate in communication between the sheriff and the board since August has left many issues unresolved and created uncertainty about the future of law enforcement in Curry County.

The situation in Curry County reflects broader challenges faced by rural communities across the United States, where limited resources and competing priorities often lead to difficult decisions and conflicts

under this contract. The City was awarded $246,113 in CDBG grant funds for the Family Resource Center Mobile Food Pantry. Citizens will be given the opportunity to make their comments known and questions answered related to the grant listed above. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to the City of Crescent City at the address above, or you may contact Robin Altman by telephone or email at (707) 464-7483, realtman@crescenticty.org no later than 12:00PM on the day of the meeting to ensure placement in the ofﬁcial record of the hearing. The City of Crescent City 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 Robin Altman at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing. 11/20/2024, Triplicate 404061

between different branches of local government. Residents are left wondering when and how this impasse will be resolved. The outcome of this conﬂict could have far-reaching implications for public safety, local governance, and the delicate balance of power in our, as well as other, small, rural counties throughout the nation.

Daily:

• Daily Meal, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Chetco Activity Center, 550 Chetco Ln.

• Volunteers needed for Nature’s Coastal Holiday Light Show, Capella by the Sea, Brookings. Open nightly November 29 through December 24. You can choose to volunteer for 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm or 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Contact Michelle at 541-469-1103 for more information.

Wednesdays:

• T’ai Chi, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Chetco Activity Center

• 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, 11 a.m., Azalea Park. 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: 900 am. 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: 1:00

– 2:30 pm. Bring your recorder and a music stand. Music will be provided.

• Cribbage Club, Wild Rivers Pizza: 5:30 pm.

• After School Activities, Chetco Library, 405 Alder St: 1:30 pm. Homework help, a creation station, and snacks for older

In partnership with Every Child Oregon, and their Coos and Curry affiliates, ODHS provides assessment, training, and certification so that you can make a positive impact in the life of a child or young adult going through the immense flux that can occur in foster care.

In speaking with Bonnie Ell, the Resource Family Retention and Recruitment Champion for our District, we got an idea of how the program got started.

“[We] listened to resource parents, and in hearing that they needed some extra support in the work that they were doing to care for kids in foster care, this program was proposed to and approved by the Oregon State legislature. Our hope is that resource parents will feel better supported in their fostering journey and able to provide a safe, stable and loving home for the children or young adults that they are caring for. We also hope that by bringing another caring adult into the child or young adult’s life, they too will be better equipped to face the hardships associated with foster care,” explained Ell.

Respite providers can give kids a greater sense of support from the community. It can be a huge relief to resource parents, as well, as they are able to take time for themselves and recharge, like this resource parent explained:

“The program has been amazing. Having respite care available, I was able to attend my appointments, take time away for my self-care and not have to worry as my kiddos are safe. Amazing program and such a need for foster families,” said a Coos

Community Calendar

kids and tweens ages 10 and up.

Thursdays:

• Bridge, 11:45 a.m., Chetco Activity Center

• Widows and Widowers Coffee Clique, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Community Center, Airport Way, Gold Beach

• Chair Yoga Class, Chetco Library, 405 Alder St: 1:30 pm. A beginners’ yoga class that focuses on seated positions. Please note there will be no chair yoga until November 19th due to the Annual Fall Book Sale.

• After School Activities, Chetco Library, 405 Alder St: 4:00 pm. Homework help, S.T.E.M. projects and games, and snacks for older kids and tweens ages 10 and up.

Fridays:

• T’ai Chi, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Chetco Activity Center

• The Walking Group, 11 a.m., Azalea Park. Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop. For information 541-412-8664

• Pinochle and other card games, Chetco Activity Center 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Saturdays:

Mondays:

• Line dance lessons, Elks Lodge. Mem-

County Resource Parent.

The experience can be positive for everyone. Children and young adults in foster care get an addition to their support system and can gain new skills and unique experiences. Resource parents get a much-needed break for themselves, and the certiﬁed respite providers have an important impact on a kid in need and help contribute to a sense of community for everyone.

As this local respite provider explained:

“I love being a respite provider, it gives me the opportunity to meet and talk to children of all ages. I think it has also given my kids the opportunity to get a feel for the diversity in our community and understand some of the struggles other kids they go to school with are facing.”

“We have kids that we have had in our home that we will see in the community, at soccer games, community events, grocery stores, that come up to us and want to talk. I have one I see nearly every weekend during soccer season that makes sure to come over and say hi every time we see them. They tell us how much fun they have had at our house, and they look forward to coming back,” said a local respite provider.

The program launched in 2023, but in 2024 it expanded to include biological parents as well. Respite providers can now grant much-needed consistency to kids while in foster care, and then continue to build a relationship with them and care for them as they transition back to living with their biological family. The main goal of ODHS and Every Child is reuniﬁcation and family preservation whenever possible.

To process to become a certiﬁed respite provid-

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

Tuesdays:

• Brookings-Harbor Garden Club Work Party, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Brookings Botanical Garden. Come see how you can help.

• Bridge, 11:45 a.m., Chetco Activity Center

• Line Dancing, Brookings Elks Lodge, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Donations requested.

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

• Chair Yoga Class, Chetco Library, 405 Alder St: 1:30 pm. Please note there will be no chair yoga until November 19th due to the Annual Fall Book Sale.

• Pinochle and other card games, Chetco Activity Center 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Wednesday, November 20:

• Lifestyle Medicine Class: Our Fatal Attraction (to Sugar), Chetco Library, 405 Alder St: 12:00 pm. Join OSU Associate Professor Stephanie Polizzi for a free monthly community class on health, nutrition, and wellness. This month’s class describes the dangers of added sugars in our diets and provides tips for reducing sugar intake, especially during the holiday season. Presented in partnership with the OSU Extension Service.

• Brookings Rural Fire District monthly meeting, Brookings Fire Department: 9:30 am.

Thursday, November 21:

• Pub Grub Book Club, Misty Mountain Brewing, 625 Chetco Ave Suite 120: 5:30 pm. This casual book club is for adult fans of graphic novels.

Friday, November 22 –

Saturday, November 23:

• Holiday Bazaar, Smith River Methodist Church, 1st and Beckstead: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Assorted Treasures: Toys, Organic Cider, Jam, Jelly, Pickles, Baked Goods, Apple Butter. Join us and bring a friend.

Saturday, November 23:

• Family Float Fest, Chetco Library, 405 Alder St: 1:00 pm. Float into an afternoon of parade fun where art, history, and engineering are destined to collide! The Macy's Parade turns 100 years old this year. Learn about the history of the ﬁrst puppeteer of the Macy's Parade before designing, engineering, and parading your own miniature ﬂoat!

Monday, November 25:

• Azalea Quilters Guild monthly meeting, Driftwood Estates Club House, 16063 Driftwood Ln: 5:30 pm.

Friday, November 29 – Tuesday, December 24

• Nature’s Coastal Holiday light show, Capella by the Sea, Azalea Park, Brookings: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

er entails filling out an application, completing a pre-recorded 2-hour training, background check and fingerprinting, and a home walk through by an ODHS certifier. Certified respite providers can decide what age groups and genders will be the best fit for them to care for in their home, and they can share specific interests and skillsets that they can offer.

There are 109 children and young adults across Coos and Curry Counties currently in foster care. For these children and young adults, who spend an average of 15 months in the foster system, the experience can be disorienting and scary. Many going through crucial developmental periods, particularly older middle and high-school aged kids, need consistent support to navigate what is already a confusing period for most.

“We want to cast as wide a net as we can, to let community members know that this program exits, and encourage them to get involved and make a

positive impact in the life of a child or young adult. We are in need of resource parents and certiﬁed respite providers to care for children of all ages, and we especially have a need for community members to apply who have a heart to care for adolescents and teens (young adults), because there tends to be lack of support for those age groups,” said Ell.

There are many ways to support children and young adults impacted by foster care outside of being a resource parent or respite provider, though the need for both of those positions is still great. Businesses and community organizations can get involved by providing discounts or donated items for children and young adults experiencing foster care, and for resource families.

“There are big and small ways to get involved outside of being a respite provider. Community members can volunteer at a resource parent appreciation event or Foster Parents Night Out event,

for example, or help meet a tangible need such as clothing or bedding through Every Child’s My Neighbor program. There is also a need for more Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA’s) as well, to support kids in the courtroom and give them a voice,” said Ell.

Consider becoming a resource parent, respite provider or volunteer today and have a direct, positive impact in the life of a child or young adult in your community. ODHS and Every Child Coos and Every Child Curry are always looking for more volunteers and donations, so they can continue their mission of helping to uplift vulnerable children and families impacted by foster care. As they say, ‘It takes a village’.

“We’re very grateful for the community members

that have already stepped up to support the certiﬁed respite program. We feel like it’s a much more do-able entry point for the community. We know the foster care system can feel overwhelming and very heavy. This is an impactful way to take one simple step into it and make a meaningful difference in the life of a child,” concluded Ell.

For more information on how you can help in Coos or Curry County, contact Bonnie Ell at: Bonnie.Ell@odhs. oregon.gov 971.719.3453 or ﬁll out an online connect form at: https://everychildoregon.org/connect/ https://www.oregon.gov/ odhs/foster-care/pages/default.aspx