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City Council turnaround on Mill Beach camping ban

BY ELLIOT SCHWARZ

Curry Coastal Pilot

Reversing its previous stance, the Brookings City Council moved to support a prohibition of overnight camping on beaches in the city.

If the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) approves a rule change, Brookings will join Gold Beach, Bandon, Rockaway Beach, Manzanita, Cannon Beach, Lincoln City, Seaside and Newport, along with all of Clatsop and Tillamook counties in the overnight camping ban.

Beaches within the city of Brookings are under the jurisdiction of the state. In early September this year the Macklyn Cove Condominium Association submitted a petition to OPRD laying out resident’s complaints against homeless beach campers.

In its previous discussions responding to the petition the Council voted down a motion by Councilor Andy Martin to submit a letter of support to the OPRD backing the proposed camping prohibition, opting to assess public response. Brookings Mayor Isaac Hodges and several councilors attended an in-person hearing at Southwestern Oregon Community College October 9, held by OPRD to address citizen concerns. Also considered were

public comments submitted to the OPRD from September 3 through October 14. The substantial number of comments received by OPRD were overwhelmingly in favor of the ban.

The city also collected public comment. In an email to the Pilot, Hodges wrote, the city received “…close to 100 comments supporting the vote to send a letter of support [for the OPRD ban], and maybe three that did not.”

Brookings City Manager Tim Rundel surveyed the City Managers of the eight other cities subject to the OPRD camping prohibition rule.

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St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Vicar and Deaconess receive honors

The survey asked how long each community had a ban in place, the geographic extent of the prohibition, whether the Oregon state police, local police department or the ORPD patrol the beaches. The concluding question of the survey asked: “Would you say the ban had a negative or positive impact on your community?” The responses were informative, providing background on each community’s experience with a ban. The comments about the ban’s effect indicated generally positive impact. Gold Beach recieves marine board grant, ahead of rulemaking for Upper Rogue River

BY ELLIOT SCHWARZ Curry Coastal Pilot

St Timothy’s Episcopal Church has been much in the news the past several years.

Following their recent federal court victory, two of the church’s leaders will receive the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) humanitarian award.

The Rev. Bernie Lindley, Vicar of St. Timothy’s Church and Sister Cora Rose, Lutheran Church Deacon, who has worked with Fr. Lindley serving those in need, received the award at the 50th Anniversary “Love In Action Gala” fundraiser of the EMO on October 30.

Fr. Lindley told the Pilot “Sister Cora and I are very grateful to the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon for this honor. We never expected to be named Humanitarians of the Year by the EMO and are humbled by the recognition.”

He also noted that the award was particularly in recognition of the work done by Sr. Cora Rose, an attorney whose service in Brookings has been to serve people who are living in vehicles or tents outside, offering free legal consultations.

Her work at St. Timothy’s involves helping

Oregon Delegation seeks federal help for state’s record ﬁre season

Oregon’s entire congressional delegation is making a press for a major disaster declaration.

BY JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

The delegation is urging President Biden to grant Governor Kotek’s request that Oregon receive a major disaster declaration in response to record-setting wildﬁres that burned about three times the average acreage this year.

“The 2024 wildﬁre season has been one of the most devastating and costly ﬁre seasons on record,” U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley as well as U.S. Reps. Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Cliff Bentz, Val Hoyle, Andrea Salinas and Lori Chavez-DeRemer wrote in their letter to the president. “Central and Eastern Oregon experienced intense heat waves this summer,

The Oregon State Marine Board held its quarterly board meeting in Hood River on October 23, at the Hood River Library. The Board approved four boating facility grant applications as part of the agency’s Cycle Three funding opportunity for the 2023-2025 biennium. The Board also approved opening rulemaking and gathering public comments on proposed rule language for the Upper Rogue River. The Board awarded $286,824 in Cycle Three boating facility grants for projects totaling $471,690: • City of Oregon City, Clackamette Park. The project is to complete an archaeological survey and report to inform on potential design and engineering for relocating the boat ramp. A survey and report are also required for state and federal permitting processes. The Board approved $41,263.18 in state boater funds, combined with $35,079.87 in applicant cash and administration for a total project cost of $76,343.05.

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Volunteers needed Capella by the Sea, Brookings Volunteers needed for Nature’s Coastal Holiday Light Show. 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.

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people with various issues, such as obtaining IDs or driver’s licenses, assesing where it’s legal for someone to park to spend the night, or assisting with expungements, particularly for those who have come through the 12-step recovery community.

The legal battles battle between residents neighboring the church, city ofﬁcials, church congregants and its ofﬁcials centered on the services St. Timothy’s provides to those in need, including its benevolent meal services.

St. Tim’s, as it’s commonly known, was serving meals to the needy up to six days a week. The New York Times in an article on the controversy described the church “shouldering some of the load as other parishes scaled

Wildfires

which dried out vegetation and created extreme ﬁre risk on the landscape.

Severe lightning storms ignited a large number of ﬁres, and windy conditions allowed many of these ﬁres to spread rapidly.”

Over 1.9 million acres burned, making it the largest wildﬁre season by acreage in Oregon’s history. For context, the state’s 10-year average acres burned is 640,000 acres,” the delegation states in the letter.

“The estimated damages and cost to public infrastructure exceeds $650 million, and this figure does not account for the long-term loss in revenue local businesses will experience as a result of these fires,” the letter states. A series of wildfires burned in rugged terrain in Lane County, including

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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.

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

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

back their programs.” In that article Fr. Lindley, called the ordinance “short sighted and pointed out that at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, there are statues of people waiting in line at a soup kitchen.”

Lindley, talking to the Pilot said, “I’m in a difﬁcult position where I must choose between my faith and compliance with an abatement order that prohibits me from living into my faith.” Which he explained calls Christians to serve others in need. This position appears to be well supported by both the congregation of St. Timothy’s congregation and the church hierarchy.

Prominent on the homepage of the church’s website are the biblical citations, one from Isaiah, “If you offer your food to the hungry, and satisfy the needs of the afﬂicted, then your light shall rise in the

the July lightning-caused Lane One Wildﬁre that scorched over 25,000 acres. That wildﬁre was 99% contained as of Oct. 23.

This year’s extreme infernos and severe storms hit Gilliam, Grant, Jefferson, Umatilla, Wasco, and Wheeler counties hardest, the delegation wrote.

“The fires destroyed 42 homes and 132 additional buildings and structures, damaged critical infrastructure and the natural environment, interrupted schools, care facilities, and social services, injured 26 civilians and fire responders, and led to the death of an air tanker pilot,” they wrote. “These fires have also created profound hardship for our ranchers, as they destroyed private and public grazing lands and cut off access to essential resources for livestock.”

Kotek declared a statewide emergency from July 12 through October

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

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Bridge Chetco Activity Center 11:45am

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

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darkness, and your gloom shall be like the noonday.”

The other is from Proverbs, “Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who are kind to the needy honor him.”

The church eventually sued the city, and, as reported in the Pilot “The US District Court in Medford ruled in the Church’s favor, and in the City Council meeting on September 9th, 2024 they ruled to agree to the settlement provisions to the tune of $400,000.”

In bestowing the award to Fr. Lindley and Sr. Cora Rose the EMO will be recognizing the work these two have done, consistent with the mission of the EMO, described on its website as “meet[ing] the immediate needs of communities … through our six direct service programs, while seeking long-term solutions through statewide public policy and

1, 2024, to mobilize emergency response across rural central and eastern Oregon.

In their letter supporting the governor’s request for federal disaster assistance, the Oregon lawmakers asked the Biden-Harris administration to ensure state, local, and tribal governments have access to all available resources through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and that the state’s cost-share be waived due to a lack of available state funding.

“Oregonians now require federal support and assistance to navigate the aftermath of this unprecedented ﬁre season. The back-toback incidents and lack of basic services had a devastating effect on the safety and stamina of our ﬁre crews,” the delegation wrote. “We urge you and your administration to swiftly provide the federal resources for our communities to recover and rebuild.”

Chair Yoga Class

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Pinochle and other Card Games

Chetco Activity Center 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Thursday, November 7

Friends of the Library’s Fall Book Sale

Chetco Library, 405 Alder St. 9:00am – 4:00pm ($3 Bag Sale). Browse thousands of used books at bargain prices.

Friday, November 8

Friends of the Library’s Fall Book Sale Chetco Library, 405 Alder St. 10:00am – 4:00pm ($3 Bag Sale). Browse thousands of used books at bargain prices.

Saturday, November 9

Friends of the Library’s Fall Book Sale Chetco Library, 405 Alder St. 10:00am – 4:00pm

($3 Bag Sale). Browse thousands of used books at bargain prices.

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

advocacy work. Our direct service programs support refugees and immigrants, food insecure people, lowincome people living with HIV, unaccompanied youth

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.

Sunday, November 10

Friends of the Library’s Fall Book Sale Chetco Library, 405 Alder St. 12:00pm – 3:00pm ($3 Bag Sale). Browse thousands of used books at bargain prices.

Monday, November 11

Veterans Day Ceremony Curry County Veterans Memorial, Shirley Lane, Gold Beach 11:00am Rain or shine. Questions, call John Bell at 541-2476782.

Wednesday, November 13

Kids Book Club

experiencing homelessness, and survivors of domestic violence.

Our Public Policy Advocacy team provides pathways for EMO clients,

Chetco Library, 405 Alder St.

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Geared toward 2nd through 5th graders, kids vote on and pick the books they read each month.

Thursday, November 14

Club de Lectura Chetco Library, 405 Alder St. 5:00 pm

Presented in partnership with the South Coast Equity Coalition, our Spanish language book club encourages parents with children to attend and enjoy an open, welcoming atmosphere.

Saturday, November 16

Afternoon Indie Films Chetco Library, 405 Alder St.

2:00pm

We’re screening the award-winning documentary “Undivide Us,” which examines toxic polarization in America and challenges the idea that citizens who disagree are not capable of civil conversation. A respectful community discussion, facilitated by Jill teVelde from Southwestern Oregon Community College, will immediately follow the screening.

Sunday, November 17

Monthly Potluck Chetco Activity Center 550 Chetco Lane 4:30pm

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

community members and Oregonians of faith to bring about change in the U.S. Congress, at the Oregon State Capitol and in local government.”

Among the beneﬁts cited by Cannon Beach were:

• Preservation of natural areas

• Enhanced visitor experience

• Public safety

• Improved cleanliness

• Economic beneﬁts

• Community harmony

A spokesman for Cannon Beach noted the reduced calls “…for service on the beach due to ﬁres, litter, alcohol related incidents etc.” In Gold Beach the spokesman observed “The citizens have responded favorably to the enforcement, and it has helped to ‘clean up’ the area.” Hodges also pointed out that “…the Council took the concerns of our citizens to heart. We asked for citizen input, we reviewed the numerous comments on the parks web page, and some of us attended the public meeting @ SWOCC. We did all of this to ensure we heard from as many people as we could before casting our votes on the letter of support. An

overwhelming majority of those who gave input favored the city sending this letter.”

In response to questions from the Pilot, Stefanie Knowlton, Spokesperson for OPRD, replied to an email, “Thirty people attended the public hearing, and all were in support of the prohibition.”

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission board will be meeting to discuss the potential ban on November 20 meeting and the concerns of some Brookings residents.

Knowlton wrote that “We are still analyzing the information so we don’t have a summary yet, but you can access all of the submitted comments here: https://www. oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/ Pages/PRP-Rule-2024BrookingsOceanShores. aspx. Once staff analyze the comments, they will develop a report that will be shared with the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission. The report will be posted on the website in the agenda section before the meeting.”

Salem, Ore.—After a record-breaking year, all Oregon Department of Forestry districts have terminated fire restrictions, marking the end of the 2024 Oregon fire season declaration. With over 1.9 million acres burned across the state, firefighters and resources experienced extreme strain.

“This season proved that wildﬁre in Oregon is not just one agency’s issue but effects ALL Oregonians from government agencies to private landowners to Oregon residents.” Kyle Williams, ODF Deputy Director of Fire Protection, said, “This is our reality, and we need to adjust in response to it.”

Throughout May and June, the state experienced an average, even below average, season. However, early July brought the beginning of peak season with a heat wave followed by several lightning and wind events that primarily affected Central and Eastern Oregon.

Meteorological events combined with lightning-and human-caused ﬁre brought immense strain on Oregon’s in-state resources. In response, the department leaned heavily into its interstate relationships. Fireﬁghters and resources from about 20 states and Canada were brought to Oregon through state-to-state mutual aid agreements and the Northwest Compact.

“The outpouring of support from out of state has been amazing to say the least,” Chris Cline, ODF Protection Division Chief, said. “It truly goes to show that ﬁre is a family, no matter where you are.”

Year to date, there have been 1,003 ﬁres on ODF-protected lands resulting in 314,181 acres burned. ODF Type 1 Incident Management Teams (IMT) have been mobilized 11 times to wildﬁres this year. The assignments were to the following incidents:

• Salt Creek Fire

• Larch Creek Fire

• Dixon Fire

• Boneyard & Court Rock Fires

• Battle Mountain Complex

• Lane 1 Fire

• Copperﬁeld Fire

• Shoe Fly Fire

• Fossil Complex (two deployments)

• Winding Water Complex

An ODF team was also deployed earlier in the year to assist Lane County and Springﬁeld in their ice storm response. The department also mobilized a Complex IMT comprised of North Carolina and Florida

firefighters through state-tostate mutual aid agreements. Statewide, regardless of jurisdiction, there have been 1,956 fires that have burned 1,937,512 acres. Due to the agency’s aggressive approach to initial attack to preserve natural resources, protect communities, and increase firefighter safety, many fire starts that happened this year were never heard about. Overall, the department put out 93 percent of fires on ODF-protected land at 10 acres or fewer this year. Fighting alongside ODF and other wildland firefighters this season were members of Rangeland Fire

Protection Associations. Rangeland Fire Protection Associations (RFPAs) are independent, non-profit, volunteer fire organizations that provide local fire protection in rural Oregon, usually in areas outside of local fire district protection. There are 28 RFPAs that protect rangeland and are an integral part of Oregon’s complete and coordinated system. This season, RFPAs were some of the first resources to respond and begin work on a fire while more resources were on their way. They also provided incident management teams and fire managers with information

on the area and the land that gave in-depth situational awareness and influenced operations. ODF supports the associations through administrative guidance, insurance reimbursement, fire suppression training and facilitating access to federal grants and surplus firefighting equipment. The start and end of fire season restrictions and regulations are set by each forest protection district based on the conditions in their area including drought, climatic forecasts, and seasonal trends. These restrictions and regulations are on activities prone to

start wildfires, such as debris burning and certain equipment use, and are intended as preventative measures during times with elevated wildfire risks. The arrival of steady soaking rain, coupled with cooler temperatures and shorter days, usually triggers the closure of fire season. The end of fire season removes ODF imposed fire restrictions on ODF-protected lands. However, many structural fire departments in Oregon still require a permit for debris burning, and slash burning requires a permit year-round, so check with your local fire depart-

ment or ODF office before starting a burn. As Oregon transitions out of fire season, ODF districts across the state are shifting their attention to wildfire prevention, fuels reduction, mitigation and planning efforts.

For more tips on how to keep yourself, your loved ones and your property safe from wildﬁre at any time of year, visit ODF’s Fire Prevention website or Keep Oregon Green’s website.

ODF protects over 16 million acres of private, county, state and federal forest and grazing lands in Oregon.

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Wild Rogue Open Disc Golf Tournament sees success in second year

GOLD BEACH -- On the weekend of October 4th-6th, the second annual Wild Rogue Open disc golf tournament went down in stellar weather conditions at Quosatana Creek

Campground in the Rogue Siskiyou National Forest just east of Gold Beach, Oregon. The more than 40 competitors played on the challenging temporary course that was set up by

the Oregon Coast Visitors Association on the splendid grounds of the campground amongst huge Myrtlewood, Big Leaf Maple, and Douglas Fir trees along the Wild and Scenic Rogue

were reserved for the weekend by players and their families during this normally slower time for the campground which brought in some good shoulder season

income into not only the campground, but also into the communities of Gold Beach and Agness, just up the river. Players came from Oregon, California, and one player from all the way up in Washington. Ages ranged from 12 up into the upper 60’s and there were professional as well as amateurs in multiple divisions playing this

lands in Curry County. We would also like to thank Jason Nehmer with Paciﬁc Upshot Consulting who ran the tournament! Want to learn more about disc gold on the Oregon Coast? Check out the disc golf webpage: https://visittheoregoncoast. com/oregon-coast-disc-

Launch. The project is

complete

report, hydraulic analysis, geotechnical investigations and wetland delineation, combined with consultation with other permitting agencies for developing a new nonmotorized access site on the Tualatin River in Washington County. The Board conditionally approved $70,728 in state waterway access funds contingent upon the city obtaining a land use

agreement. Additional applicant cash match and administration includes $67,875 for a project total of $138,603.

• Port of Astoria, West Mooring Basin and Marina Fuel Dock. The project is to replace 30 pilings with ﬁve at the fuel station, 15 at the short-term tie-up docks and 10 in other parts of the basin. The Board approved $125,000 in state boater funds, combined with $63,967 in applicant cash and administration for a project total of $188,967.

• Port of Gold Beach, Sport Dock Electrical Replacement. The project includes replacing the breaker box, replacing ﬁve power pedestals and eight light posts in addition to running new electrical lines to the ﬁxtures on the Sport Dock. The Board approved $50,833 in state boater funds, combined with $16,944 in applicant cash for a project total of $67,770.

In another agenda item, the Board discussed the public comments received during its Upper Rogue River hybrid Work Session in Medford, held on October

2. Staff provided marine law enforcement data and offered rule language for consideration, including redefining the section of the Upper Rogue River to align with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s fishing regulations and to also include Rogue River tributaries. Other recommendations include a motor restriction of over 10 hp which is consistent with Coast Guard regulations. Staff also recommended provisions specific to commercial jet boat operations along with provisions that allow law enforcement and search and rescue to be exempt from these regulations while conducting official business.

The Board approved opening rulemaking for the Upper Rogue River to gather comments on the proposed rule language. Procedurally, agency staff will open a written public comment period in addition to scheduling a rule hearing in a similar format to the October 2nd Work Session in Medford, to comply with the Oregon Secretary of State Rulemaking hearing procedures. Comments will then be presented to the Board at its January 2025 meeting. The Board can modify, adopt or end the rulemaking process. If there are substantiative modiﬁcations to the rule language, staff would be required to conduct a repeated hearing process for transparency and additional public comments.

To view the Board Book and presentation, visit https://www.oregon.gov/ osmb/info/Pages/Boardand-Public-Meetings.aspx

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Humboldt Moving & Storage 1528 Northcrest Drive

Crescent City, CA 95531

Notice of Lien Sale on the following listed Units.

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. 33

Jolene Hanson 1127 Gainard Street

Crescent City, CA 95531

Household & Misc. Items Unit No. D-5

Walter Frye PO Box 817

Klamath, CA 95548

LIEN SALE WILL BE

HELD: Date: 11/16/2024

Time: 9:00 am

Location: Humboldt Moving & Storage 1528 Northcrest Dr.

Crescent City, CA 95531

11/6 & 11/13/2024, Triplicate 402895

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Del Norte’s Community Thrift Store 1440 Parkway Drive Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a corporation

Rggistered Owner(s): Del Norte Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

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

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

Signed:/s/ Wesley Nunn

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

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20240082

Published: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6/2024, Triplicate 401821

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY Probate Department # 24 PB 08464

In the Matter of the Estate of LEO BARNEY LIGHTLE, Deceased. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

Notice is hereby given that LANCE LIGHTLE has been appointed personal representative.

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the attorney for the personal representative at the address below, within 4 months after the date of ﬁrst publication of this notice or the claim may be barred.

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 attorney for the personal representative, ARNOLD S. POLK.

Dated and ﬁrst published November 6, 2024. Arnold S. Polk Attorney for the personal representative POB 25747 Portland, OR 97298 503.626.7700 arniepolk@aol.com 11/6/2024, Pilot 403147

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Ocean Construction Company 171 Tanbark Lane Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual Registered Owner(s): Christian Gubler

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

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

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

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240095 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, & 11/27/2024, Triplicate 403119 CITY OF CRESCENT CITY SUMMARY OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 846 (C-1 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, October 21, 2024, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted Ordinance No. 846, which amends Chapter 17.20 (C-1 Downtown Business District), of Title 17, Zoning, of the Crescent City Municipal Code. The revisions to the zoning regulations for the Downtown Business District promote mixed use development, expand uses into broader categories, and add performance standards. This ordinance applies citywide to the C-1 zoning district. A copy of the ordinance may be obtained by contacting City Clerk Robin Altman [realtman@ crescentcity.org; 707-4647483] or by visiting City Hall at 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, during regular business hours, MondayThursday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The ordinance was adopted by the following polled vote: AYES: Council Members Altman, Feola, Wright, and Mayor Inscore NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Greenough /s/ Robin Altman, City Clerk 11/6/2024, Triplicate 402885

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181

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

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 as litter pick-up, checking bathroom facilities, and selling firewood. Hosts are required to work weekends, holidays, and evening shifts, rotating shifts with another Host. Job descriptions and applications may be obtained and returned to: Port of Brookings Harbor 16330 Lower Harbor Rd, Harbor OR, 97415. Monday - Friday (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Background Checks are mandatory. 10/30, 11/6, & 11/13/2024, Pilot 402643

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

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

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES VACANCY LIST

The Board of Supervisors are now accepting applications for two (2) vacancies. There is one vacancy in District 1 and one vacancy for District 3 for the following Advisory Board. FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMISSION ~2 ADVISORY MEMBERS~ QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: Must be a Del Norte County resident in the District they’re applying for and interested and knowledgeable in Fish and Game issues. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OFFICE, 981 H STREET, SUITE 200, CRESCENT CITY, CA BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8-5 WEEKDAYS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF HOLIDAYS OR BY CALLING 464-7204 TO HAVE AN APPLICATION MAILED TO YOU. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE VACANCY’S ARE FILLED. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS CAN BE RETURNED TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS.

Published: Wednesday November 06, 2024

Posted: Monday, October 28, 2024

Posted by: Kylie Goughnour Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Del Norte State of California 11/6/2024, Triplicate 403244

CITY OF CRESCENT CITY

SUMMARY OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 847 (RV REGULATIONS) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, October 21, 2024, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted Ordinance No. 847, which establishes regulations for storing and occupying recreational vehicles on private residential property within the City. The new regulations will be contained in Chapter 17.55, of Title 17, Zoning, of the Crescent City Municipal Code. This ordinance applies Citywide. A copy of the ordinance may be obtained by contacting City Clerk Robin Altman [realtman@crescentcity. org; 707-464-7483] or by visiting City Hall at 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, during regular business hours, Monday - Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The ordinance was adopted by the following polled vote: AYES: Council Members Altman, Feola, Wright, and Mayor Inscore

NOES: None

ABSENT: Council Member Greenough /s/ Robin Altman, City Clerk 11/6/2024, Triplicate 402882

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 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 530-246-2727; Toll Free: 844-333-6766, 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 530-246-2727; Toll Free: 844-333-6766, 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: 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

Notice of Public Meeting

The Winchuck Rural Fire Protection District will hold its next Board of Director’s meeting on Wed., Nov. 13, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Winchuck Fire Hall, 363 Winchuck River Road.

Agenda: 1.Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Reading of t he Minutes

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.

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.

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

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

Signed:/s/ William Crowell

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/30/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20240083 Published: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, and 11/6/2024, Triplicate 401822

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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

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 number 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

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 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who

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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 2024-08820-CA 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 Solutions, LLC214 5th Street, Suite 205Huntington Beach, California 92648Sale Line: (888) 902-3989 Giovanna Nichelson, Sr. Trustee Sale Officer EPP 41401 10/23, 10/30, & 11/6/2024, Triplicate 402472

DEL NORTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2024-003

The Del Norte County Fireworks Ordinance At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Board of Supervisors voted to approve the Del Norte County Fireworks Ordinance. This Ordinance creates a mechanism for the County to enforce California’s ban on “dangerous fireworks”, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 12500, et seq., through the County’s administrative citation process, in order to encourage and obtain compliance with State and County laws for the benefit and protection of the entire community. Additionally, the Ordinance updates Sections 12.10.50 and 12.10.60 of the Del Norte County Code to ban all ban all types of fireworks, whether “dangerous” as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 12505, or “safe and sane” as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 12529, within all Del Norte County campgrounds and parks.

The ordinance was adopted by the following polled vote: AYES: 5, Valerie Starkey, Joey Borges, Chris Howard, Dean Wilson, Darrin Short NOES: 0

A full copy of the ordinance is available for review in the Board of Supervisors office at 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA during normal business hours.

Dated: 10.22.2024

Publish: 11.06.2024

Samantha Burtch, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of Del Norte 11/6/2024, Triplicate 402908

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: 24218569, 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/useroad-diesel-fueled-fleetsregulation

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

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,

Roberta (Bobbie) Louise Geney

8/25/39 – 10/4/24

Roberta (Bobbie) Louise Geney was born in San Francisco, Ca to August and Gertrude Kalbfus on August 25, 1939. She passed away peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease on October 4, 2024, at the age of 85.

Bobbie met the love of her life on a blind date. He was a young Marine named Mel (Dick) Geney. They married shortly after, on February 11, 1957, and resided in Oceanside, CA where they had three children. A few years later, they moved to West Covina, CA where they raised their 3 children and were active in scouting, little league and many outdoor activities. Later, when Mel was offered a great job opportunity, the family moved to his hometown, Santa Rosa, CA. There, Bobbie was employed by Agilent Technologies, and ultimately retired in 2003. After retiring, they moved to Brookings, Oregon where she became very active in the art community, joining the Manley Art Center and served as its president for a couple years. She was a very talented artist and was always learning new techniques. Bobbie was also active in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Brookings, OR and was part of the team that established the community kitchen that fed many people in the community. She always wanted to help others in any way she could. She would stop people living on the street and offer them clean, dry socks and food for their animals. She had a wonderful way about her and did it with a smile. Bobbie loved reading books and had amassed a very signiﬁcant personal library where she would go back and reread some of her favorites. She was a fashion master. It didn’t matter if she was working around the house, or going to the theater, she was always dressed impeccably and in the most current fashion design. She was full of love and joy and was always excited to discover new things and places. She was

the most caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother anyone could ask for. We are all going to miss her very much.

Bobbie is survived by her husband of 67 years, Mel (Dick) Geney of Brookings, OR, sons Mike (Kathy) Geney of Reno, NV; Steve (Marilyn) Geney of Santa Rosa, CA and daughter Sharon Geney of Chester, CA; Sister Gretchen Kalbfus, Emmett, ID. 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Our family is very grateful for all the hard work and love that our father endured as mom’s full-time in-home caregiver for the past several years. Thanks Dad, You’re our hero. We love you.

A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. In lieu of ﬂowers, please feel free to contribute to any charitable organization of your choice.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

The police blotter is an excerpt of a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For a list of missing items found in the Brookings area, you can visit the police services page of the city of Brookings website at www.brookings.or.us/134/policeservices and follow the link near the bottom of the page.

Monday, 10/21

• 0:55 Hwy 101 and Pedrioli, DUII

• 8:26 500 block of Paciﬁc Ave, threats

• 12:29 500 block of Chetco Ave, juvenile problem

• 12:37 300 block of 5th St, trafﬁc crash

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• 13:12 1300 block of English Ct, criminal trespass

• 14:47 300 block of 5th St, suspicious conditions

• 15:44 800 block of Elk Dr, DUII

• 16:17 500 block of 5th St, suspicious conditions

• 23:23 Chetco and Center, prowler

Tuesday, 10/22

• 0:14 Fern and Park, ﬁre

• 8:11 1100 block of Chetco Ave, criminal trespass

• 10:49 15500 block of Hwy 101 S, ﬁre

• 11:31 Ransom and

Paradise, sus conditions

• 14:12 400 block of Chetco Ave, trafﬁc crash

• 15:03 300 block of 5th St, trafﬁc crash

• 15:56 18700 block of Carpenterville Rd, alarm

• 16:00 600 block of Old County Rd, loud noise

• 17:43 500 block of 5th St, criminal trespass

• 18:05 20300 block of Hwy 101, criminal trespass

Wednesday, 10/23

• 1:28 1000 block of Chetco Ave, warrant service

• 11:02 900 block of Chetco Ave, criminal trespass

Michelle Enos Hanna

4/24/1958 – 9/28/2024

Michelle Enos Hanna, 66, of Brookings Oregon left us peacefully on September 28, 2024, surrounded by family. She had a brave ﬁght against cancer. A beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and auntie. Michelle or “Shelly” will always be remembered for kind spirit, loving personality, and funny humor, no one was a stranger to her. She was very close to her family.

Born April 24, 1958, in San Bernardino, California. She grew up in Highland, California. Shelly was the third child of Harold and Verella Enos. Shelly was sister to Bambi, Steven Janet and Teresa. Shelly had many childhood memories playing in the neighborhood and swimming in our pool. Shelly was very active in sports, especially softball. She played well into adulthood. Shelly also loved hiking and living by the beautiful ocean.

Shelly worked for San Bernardino probation department for about 15 years in HR. She moved to Brookings, Oregon and started working for Elk Valley Rancheria, Crescent city, California in HR. Upon her illness, she was employed at Yurok Tribe Housing in Klamath, California.

Shelly married Danny Hyle the union yielded two daughters Autumn Hyle Pincock and Hollie Hyle. Her four grandchildren were the light of her life.

Shelly is survived by her daughters Autumn (Sam Pincock) and Hollie, her mother Verella Enos Wheeler and siblings Bambi (Gary Palmer), Janet

Shelly

Service to Celebrate Shelly’s

in spring in

Patricia Annette Gephardt

6/27/1960 – 10/12/2024

Patricia Annette Gephardt was born June 27th, 1960, in Portland, Oregon and passed away October12th, 2024. She was a loving mother and sister. She was a hard-working person till the end of her days. She was many things to many people. She was a landscaper, caregiver, bartender, ﬁsherwoman, prospector and worked in the woods. She is survived by her partner Craig McCrea, son Sam Sprague, daughter Melinda Sprague, three grandchildren and her sisters Susan James and Candis Sleightam. She was a light in the darkness, and a hell of a cribbage player. There will be a celebration of life downstairs at the Elks, November 9th from 1-4 pm. Any contributions to her funeral expenses are appreciated and can be sent directly to Redwood Memorial Chapel 541-469-9112.

• 12:41 97900 block of Hwy 101 S, ﬁre

• 13:04 99300 block of North Bank Chetco River Rd, trafﬁc crash

• 13:31 300 block of 5th St, forgery/fraud/bad check

• 14:35 Paciﬁc and Azalea Park Rd, disorderly conduct

• 15:44 Paciﬁc and Oak, disorderly conduct

• 15:45 16000 block of W Hoffeldt Ln, illegal burn

• 17:40 300 block of 5th

St, hit & run

• 18:04 1600 block of Hwy 101, dispute/ﬁght

• 19:44 300 block of 5th St, carrying a concealed weapon

• 20:45 800 block of Elk

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(Gary Redmon), Teresa (Val Zielinski). Grandchildren Johnny Pleasent, Eleanor Pincock, Philip Pincock, Weston Payton and many nieces and nephews and cousins.

was proceeded in death by an infant son Taylor Hyle, father Harold Mickey Enos, and brother Steven Enos and grandparents.

life will be determined

Brookings.

$2.4M SNAP fraud case leads to multiple arrests

BY JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

Following a multiple law enforcement agency investigation, 17 people are facing federal charges for conspiring to defraud the United States of more than $2.4 million in fraudulent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchases, the U.S. Attorney’s Ofﬁce for the District of Oregon has announced.

A coordinated, multiagency law enforcement operation was conducted Tuesday, Oct. 22, to dismantle the interstate fraud organization that used skimming devices and stolen Electric Beneﬁts Transfer (EBT) accounts to purchase SNAP-eligible products for resale on the black market.

The following individuals have been arrested and charged with conspiring to defraud the United States, for their roles in the fraud organization: Ramirez Dumitru, 25; Giovanni Spirea, 28; Santa-Madalina Costache, 25; Florin Mareata, 25; Anita Vaduva, 36; Ion Paul Miclescu, 19; Nicolas Barbosu, 25; Alberto Tomescu, 27; Oana Aura Cristina Caldararu, 23; Roberta Elena Sardaru, 27; Salvis Foro Dunca, 26; Ana Patricia Escalante, 57; Jessica Gonzalez, 27; Edwin Lionel SantizoRalon, 54; Cristina

Yesenia Escalante, 33; Edgar Basilio Hernandez, 33; and Marta Hernandez de Estrada, 53.

According to court documents, from August 2023 to October 2024, Ramirez Dumitru and his co-conspirators are alleged to have possessed skimming devices and stolen EBT accounts to illegally purchase items with stolen SNAP beneﬁts. Dumitru shared information with other members of the organization who, along with him, used the stolen EBT accounts to purchase large quantities of infant formula, energy drinks, and other SNAP-eligible nonperishable food items from grocery stores in Oregon, Washington, and California, and through websites associated with grocery stores offering curb-side pickup.

Over the course of the conspiracy, the group purchased more than 120,000 pounds of goods and stored them at residential properties and storage units in Oregon and Washington until they were packaged and transported to California in private vehicles or via commercial carriers. The fraudulent goods, obtained with more than $2.4 million in stolen

This kind of fraud cheats a system that is designed to help families and children who need assistance the most. Every dollar stolen is a dollar that could have fed a child in need.”

Robert Hammer, HomelandSecurity InvestigationsSpecialAgent

SNAP beneﬁts, were then sold on the black market, according to court records.

All seventeen members of the organization were arrested Oct. 22 without incident and made their initial appearances in federal court this week before U.S. Magistrate Judges in Oregon, Washington and California. All have been arraigned and are pending a trial in the District of Oregon.

“This group targeted a program that ensures access to healthy and affordable groceries for low-income and food insecure individuals and families,” U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon Natalie Wight said. “We thank all our partners for their commitment to protecting the integrity of vital public programs like SNAP.”

U.S. Department of Agriculture Ofﬁce of

Inspector General (USDA OIG) Special Agent-inCharge Shawn Dionida said the USDA OIG is working relentlessly with its law enforcement partners to dismantle organized skimming operations targeted at stealing EBT card information from victims relying on such beneﬁts to feed their families.

“These conspirators used skimmed accounts to fraudulently purchase retail goods such as infant formula and energy drinks, and later resold the stolen goods for illicit gain,” Dionida said. “We thank the U.S. Attorney’s Ofﬁce for the District of Oregon, Homeland Security Investigations, Portland Police Bureau, Oregon Department of Justice, and

Orange County District Attorney’s Ofﬁce for our joint effort in pursuing and holding these conspirators accountable for defrauding American families and the Federal Government.”

reached out to the PPB’s federal partners, and as the investigation grew, more resources were brought in to assist.

Wild Rivers Coast Brookings

“This kind of fraud cheats a system that is designed to help families and children who need assistance the most,” said Special Agent in Charge Robert Hammer, who oversees Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) operations in the Paciﬁc Northwest. “Every dollar stolen is a dollar that could have fed a child in need. I’m appreciative of our partnerships with federal and local law enforcement, as it is through investigations like this that we will be able to protect resources for those that rely on them, while making sure those who commit these abuses are held accountable.” Portland Police Bureau (PPB) Chief Bob Day said his agency’s role in the case began with the initiative and extensive follow-up by one of the PPB detectives, who

“It soon became very apparent how many people were criminally involved and the wide scope of this investigation,” Day said. “This indictment ultimately was the result of an exhaustive amount of investigative work by our detective and federal authorities and I commend everyone involved for their dedication to this important case.” The case was investigated by USDA OIG, HSI, U.S. Marshals Service, Portland Police Bureau, Oregon Department of Justice, Orange County District Attorney’s Office, Vancouver Police Department, San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Gresham Police Department, and the Redmond, Washington Police Department Financial Fraud and Identification Theft Task Force.

Chetco Girls qualify for state tournament

For The World

The Chetco Girls Basketball Club traveled to Medford, Oregon where they participated in the Halloween Hoopfest Basketball Tournament. The tournament was hosted by Manny’s Basketball Association at the Rogue Credit Union Community Complex on October 2627. The girls capped the tournament with a 31-4

victory over the Phoenix Jr Pirates of Phoenix, Oregon. The victory marks the teams second tournament championship in a row. More notably, the victory qualified the girls for the Oregon state tournament which takes place on March 7-9, 2025, in Redmond, Oregon.

The program was formed in March of this year and is comprised of Brookings youth ranging

from second to fifth grade. Coaches Ashley Rimer, Jody Lee and Tyler Wood want to extend their sincere gratitude to ABC Kids Preschool & Daycare, Custom Apparel and More, Curry Transfer and Recycling, Brookings Youth Activities, Matties Pancake House, South Coast Appliance and Wild River Pizza for their generous donations which helped make this possible.

Merkley Monthly: Standing Up for Our Veterans

By JEFF MERKLEY Guest column

For nearly fifty years, Oregon

veteran Tracy thought he had earned honors from his two tours of service in Vietnam with the U.S. Navy, but he never received them. He had been unable to find those records until my team cut through the red tape and tracked down all five of his medals. Last November, I had the honor of presenting Tracy with his ribbons, and it was a powerful moment to demonstrate in person how much our country appreciates his service.

Each of Oregon’s 284,000 veterans deserve the same respect and care. Veterans live in every community across Oregon.

At least one-in-ten folks in Curry, Coos, Douglas, Lincoln, and Clatsop counties is a veteran, and Lane and Tillamook counties are close behind.

During my town halls each year in all 36 Oregon counties, veterans share their stories of service, of struggles with suicide and mental health, and of the challenges in accessing health care and affordable housing in

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block of Driftwood Ln, illegal burn

• 8:30 600 block of Pacific Ave, disorderly conduct

9:57 1100 block of Chetco Ave, criminal trespass

their communities.

Oregon’s veterans should be able to take full advantage of the benefits they earned serving our country. Here’s how I’m fighting to help.

As Oregon’s representative on the committee that funds the federal government, I helped pass a funding bill in March that increased funding for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which is providing more than $121 billion for medical care for the 9.1 million veterans across our country.

We know, though, there is much more work to do as Oregon has among the highest rates of veteran suicide in the nation. So, I secured $3 million specifically for the Oregon Health Authority to increase statewide awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline with veterans, underserved communities, and communities of color. And I helped secure $1.84 million for three Oregon community organizations –including the Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation, which serves folks in Tillamook, Lake, and Marion counites – to provide

• 10:32 Chetco and Oak, traffic crash

• 11:14 1000 block of Chetco Ave, disorderly conduct

12:36 97000 block of Hilltop Dr, criminal trespass

• 12:56 Ransom and Kevin Pl, disorderly conduct

13:44 Hwy 101 and Arnold, disorderly conduct

• 14:58 1100 block of Chetco Ave, criminal trespass

• 15:09 Chetco and 5th St, disorderly conduct

suicide prevention programs for veterans and support services for families.

Housing is another major challenge for veterans. Veterans can use U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUDVASH) vouchers to help attain permanent housing and other services – but housing vouchers are only useful if affordable housing is available in their communities, so we need to build many more homes for families across Oregon, including homes for veterans.

And we need to make sure that veterans have access to services near where they live. In June, I joined with Senator Wyden and Representative Hoyle to urge the VA to prioritize funding for the Roseburg Veterans Home. Douglas County is home to an estimated 10,000 veterans, many of whom served in the Vietnam War or earlier. Oregon is fortunate to have two highquality, award-winning state veterans’ homes in The Dalles and in Lebanon, and I’ll keep fighting to provide the same

• 15:40 800 block of Easy St, disorderly conduct

• 15:57 900 block of Chetco Ave, theft

• 17:03 300 block of Matot St, dispute/fight

• 18:01 1200 block of Moore St, civil problem

• 19:21 16200 block of Tolman Ln, suspicious conditions

• 19:43 800 block of Cameo Ct, loud noise

21:54 600 block of Hawthorne, loud noise

22:48 800 block of Chetco Point Terrace, dispute/fight

affordable, long-term care for veterans who live far from these facilities.

In addition, I’ve led the fight in the Senate against U.S. Postal Service downgrades in Oregon because mail delays hurt veterans. The VA fills about 80 percent of its prescriptions through the mail primarily using the Postal Service, so late deliveries mean late medications for veterans.

We also need to preserve our veterans’ stories of service and heroism for future generations. My office has teamed up with the Veterans History Project, which collects unique, firsthand stories – and original memoirs, letters, and photos – of Oregon veterans from all walks of life to be preserved in the Library of Congress for future generations. I encourage all Oregon veterans to participate in this special project and share your stories. If you have questions about the project, or if you’d like to volunteer to capture veterans’ stories, please reach out to my office.

Please also reach out if you need assistance accessing vital

Court St, fire

Friday, 10/25

8:21 500 block of 5th St, suspicious conditions

10:51 1600 block of Chetco Ave, disorderly conduct

11:30 300 block of Railroad, criminal trespass

• 12:04 500 block of 5th St, civil problem

• 14:13 300 block of 5th St, threats 14:30 1600 block of Chetco Ave, disorderly conduct

14:56 1100 block of Chetco Ave, traffic crash

• 17:18 97900 block of

benefits you earned. My team works closely with the VA and the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs, and we can connect you with a Veterans Service Officer in your community who can provide free, high-quality assistance when filing benefits claims.

Our veterans took care of us, now we need to take care of them. I’ll keep fighting to make sure Oregon’s veterans get the benefits they have earned.

• 19:43 400 block of Knoll Ln, disorderly conduct

20:27 400 block of Mendy St, suspicious conditions

• 20:55 Lower Harbor Rd and W Benham, traffic crash

21:17 97800 block of Harbor View Cir, suspicious conditions Saturday, 10/26

• 0:59 Railroad and Maple St, dispute/fight

• 10:50 96400 block of Coverdell Rd, criminal mischief

• 14:56 Hwy 101 and Benham Ln, traffic

Contributed photo

Left to right: #7 Delaney Charlesworth, #1 Stella Silveira, #44 Niyah Kuroda, #13 Lydia Rimer, #4 Maggie Doak, #2 Leighton Wood, #3 Lilah Wood. Not featured #0 Maeve Scott, #15 Makayla Lee

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