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Second Wave of Oregon Fireﬁghters Headed to California

BY LINDA LEE Curry Coastal Pilot

Oregon is sending another wave of firefighters and water tenders to assist in battling the devastating fires raging across Southern California.

The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced Saturday, January 11th that six additional strike teams, comprising thirty water tenders and seventy firefighters, will be deployed to aid in the firefighting efforts in California.

The teams, hailing from Clackamas, Columbia, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Morrow, Multnomah and Umatilla counties, will join the ﬁfteen strike teams that arrived earlier in the week. Southern California is bracing for continued extreme ﬁre weather provoking dangerous conditions in the coming days.

"We understand the severity of this crisis and are leveraging the strength of the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System to provide our neighbors with crucial support in combating the wildﬁres and safeguarding lives and property," said State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple.

The signiﬁcant deployment includes some of Oregon's newest tactical tenders, recently acquired by local ﬁre agencies through the OSFM Engine Program.

In total, Oregon has mobilized a substantial force to aid California, to include: twenty-one strike teams; seventy-five fire engines; thirty water tenders and three-hundred seventy firefighters.

The deployment was authorized under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, which allows states to provide mutual aid during emergencies. The costs associated with the Oregon crews will be reimbursed by the State of California.

According to the National Interagency Fire Center website, the United States Forest Service has activated eight Department of Defense C-130 aircraft equipped with modular airborne firefighting systems (MAFFS) to assist with fire response. The eight aircraft join other municipal, county, state and federal agencies fighting wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area.

As of this printing, three major fires are consuming the Los Angeles area: The Palisade fire, which is near the city Malibu and Highway 101; the Eaton fire, which is near the southern basin of the Angeles National Forest and the Hurst fire, which is located north of the city of Los Angeles along the I-5 corridor.

As of January 12th, the Palisades Fire is eleven percent con-

tained with 23,713 acres burned. The Eaton fire is twenty-seven percent contained with 14,117 acres burned and the Hurst fire is eighty-nine percent contained with 799 acres burned. The fires are still under investigation and no current official

cause has been released to the public. It should be noted not to rely on social media posts for accurate information regarding the ﬁres and the general public should seek information at ofﬁcial government websites to get

complete information.

If you are looking for someone impacted by the January 2025 ﬁres in Los Angeles County, or you want to inform your family of your safety wellness. Please, contact the Red Cross at (800) 675-5799.

For the latest information on the California wildﬁres, please visit the CAL Fire website at: www.ﬁre.ca.gov. This is an on-going story and will be updated when more information becomes available.

Palisade Fire: Firefighters work hard to save homes in the Palisade fire.

Malibu Coastline: Homes on the beach, in Malibu, are in imminent danger.

Call To Action: Firefighters attempt to keep a commercial structure at bay.

For information 541-412-8664.

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• 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: 1:30 pm.

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Homework help, a creation station, and snacks for older 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: 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: 4:00 pm. Homework help, S.T.E.M. projects and games, and snacks for older kids and tweens ages 10 and up.

• Easy Flow Yoga, Chetco Library: 5:30 pm. A beginners’ yoga class that includes standing positions.

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

• Saturday Shuffle: Magic the Gathering and more, Chetco Library. Stop by the library every week for Saturday Shuffle, where players can bring their favorite deck and play Magic: The Gathering. Gamers of all kinds are also welcome to bring their favorite card or board games from their own collections, or browse the library’s games, and find a crew to play with.

MONDAYS

• Line dance lessons, Elks Lodge. Membership not required. $1 donation. 11:3012:00 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: 11:00 am. Stories, songs, and simple crafts for young children.

• Chair Yoga Class, Chetco Library: 1:30 pm.

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

January 22

• Craft & Connect - Monthly Art Workshop, Chetco Library: 1:00 pm. Connect with fellow crafters each month for a free, step-by-step crafting workshop! Due to limited supplies, registration for each monthly workshop is required, and these workshops are designed for crafters 18+. Because these workshops provide detailed, step-by-step guidance from an in-person instructor, it is very important that

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workshop attendees be present at the start of each class. Please plan to arrive on time!

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January

Obituaries

George Eldon Miller

George Eldon Miller, 87, of Gold Beach, Oregon, passed away on January 13, 2025, leaving behind a life deﬁned by curiosity, adventure, loyalty to his family, and a deep connection to nature. George was born in Myrtle Point, Oregon, on January 26, 1937, as the youngest of three children of Edith and Eldon Miller. Raised on the Oregon coast primarily in Ophir, George grew up nurturing the hobbies that became lifelong passions—hunting, ﬁshing, and exploring the great outdoors. These early experiences shaped his love for nature and remained central to his life.

After graduating from Myrtle Point High School, George attended Paciﬁc University, where he played basketball and cultivated his interest in education. He began his career teaching in Eastern Oregon before joining the Navy and then went on to serve with distinction in Naval Intelligence for 30 years. In 1966, George met the love of his life, Karin Hitzhuber, in Reykjavik, Iceland, and they married in 1968. Together they raised two daughters, Kirsten and Kelly, in Accokeek, Mary-

land. After retiring in 1992, George fulﬁlled his lifelong dream of returning to the Oregon coast, where he and Karin built a home on his family's land in Ophir.

George’s retirement was as vibrant as his career. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved golf, hunting, and ﬁshing. His passion for woodworking resulted in beautifully crafted furniture, and his adventurous spirit led him to scout forests for extraordinary trees. One of his proudest discoveries was the largest tanoak, which is listed in the national registry of big trees.

George is survived by his wife Karin; daughters, Kirsten and Kelly; grandchildren Madison, Paul, and Talan; his niece Janet; nephews Tom, Tim, Brett, and Denny; and many great-nephews and nieces. His love for family and exploration will be cherished by all who knew him. In keeping with George’s wishes, no services will be held. His ashes will be spread along with Karin's at a later date. In lieu of ﬂowers, the family asks that donations be made to your local animal shelter in his memory.

Thomas Carl Gibbons

Thomas Carl “Tom” Gibbons passed away December 24th 2024 in Brookings Oregon. Thomas was born July 17, 1943, in Tucson Arizona, to Orville Ellis Gibbons and Klonda Pearl Lees Gibbons. Tom’s early life was spent in Arizona, then Nevada, with the family ﬁnally settling down in Shasta County California (Anderson). Tom attended Anderson High excelling at Baseball, spending his free time hunting or ﬁshing. Leaving early to start a family he joined the Army in 1961 where he completed his high school education.

Tom spent most of his time serving in South Korea then duty stations along the east coast before being Honorably discharged in 1966.

Tom continued his education once he returned from service at Shasta Junior College, and working at the family business, Anderson Used Cars.

Tom moved his family back to Tucson Arizona around 1970 managing a large fence and welding business, he continued his education at University of Arizona. Two years later he moved the family back to Redding / Anderson California partnering with family to open Gibbons Auto Sales. During this time, he became President of Anderson Chamber of Commerce and brieﬂy owned operated an ofﬁce supply store.

Tom Continued on with his primary business being Auto Sales. He was very good at any sport he played throughout his life, baseball, bowling, golf, etc. Hitting a hole in one (witnessed by his son and friend) around the mid 90’s, he never golfed again telling everyone that asked that “there wasn’t any reason to.”

Owning and operating his own businesses throughout his life made it hard for him to have any free time. Family time was spent ﬁshing and boating at Lake Shasta or Whiskey Town reservoir and all the other ponds, lakes, streams located throughout Shasta County. After retiring in 2008 he traveled around the country and overseas before settling down for good in Brookings Oregon.

Tom had a very quick sense of humor and was always ready to give advice when asked. His faith in Christ and love of his family sustained him always. He earned the beloved name Papa T from his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Tom is survived by his children Brian Gibbons and (Kari) of Brookings Oregon, Lori Gibbons Harbor Oregon, and Kasey Williams (Brandon) Redding California; Brother Mike Gibbons and sister Micky Ayres (Rick)

was pre-deceased by his father Orville Ellis Gibbons, his mother Klonda Pearl Lees Gibbons, and brother Chuck Lynn Gibbons (Trudy). Memorial service/celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Redwood Memorial Chapel.

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Chasing Zebras:

Finding a Rare Diagnosis Against the Odds

BY LINDA LEE Curry Coastal Pilot

For 10 years, Abbey Hope lived with debilitating abdominal pain. It was a medical mystery that sent her on a frustrating odyssey through the healthcare system. Doctors, armed with the adage "when you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras," struggled to pinpoint the cause of her suffering.

Hope's journey began in December of 2014, during a seemingly uneventful trip to Portland, Oregon. While celebrating a successful pole vault competition, she experienced sudden, intense abdominal pain. Initially dismissed as a minor issue, the pain returned sporadically and escalated into a chronic torment that plagued her daily life.

Over the next seven years, Hope endured a barrage of tests and diagnoses: Lyme disease, mast cell activation syndrome, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, even complex regional pain syndrome, all potential explanations for her suffering, but none that truly addressed the core issue.

"I felt like I was chasing my tail," Hope recalled. "Every new diagnosis offered a glimmer of hope, only to be dashed when treatments proved ineffective." The constant pain, both physical and emotional, took a heavy toll.

"At 25, I was preparing to live the rest of my life in excruciating agony," she confessed.

Desperate for answers, Hope embarked on a longshot investigation. Despite a previous negative test, she pursued a diagnosis of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), a rare condition affecting only 2 in 200,000 people.

MALS occurs when a ligament in the abdomen compresses a major artery, restricting blood ﬂow to vital organs. This compression also impacts nearby nerves, causing severe pain and a cascade of debilitating symptoms.

"It was like ﬁnding a needle in a haystack," Hope explained. "But I knew I had to try."

Finally, after years of searching, the diagnosis arrived. Hope underwent surgery to alleviate the pressure on the artery, but the relief was short-lived. The pain persisted, a testament to the complex nature of MALS and the challenges faced by patients with rare diseases.

"Many patients require multiple surgeries," Hope explained. "It's a long and arduous journey, ﬁlled with uncertainty and setbacks."

Living with MALS presents a unique set of challenges. The constant pain disrupts daily life, impacting everything from eating to sleeping. Hope described the pain as "a

blowtorch burning from the inside out," accompanied by stabbing sensations that can last for hours.

"I've been in pain for so long that I don't even remember what it feels like to be pain-free," she admitted.

Hope's story highlights the frustrations faced by patients with rare diseases. The medical community often prioritizes common conditions, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment.

"Doctors often feel pressured to ﬁnd quick and easy answers," Hope explained. "But when you're dealing with a rare disease, it requires patience, persistence and a willingness to explore unconventional avenues."

Hope emphasized the importance of patient advocacy. "Don't give up," she urged. "If you suspect MALS, insist on the necessary tests: an abdominal Doppler ultrasound and a CT-angiogram. These tests are crucial for accurate diagnosis."

Hope also stressed the importance of support networks. "Connecting with other patients who understand your struggles can be invaluable," she said. "Sharing experiences and offering support can make a signiﬁcant difference in coping with this challenging condition."

Despite the ongoing challenges, Hope remains

hopeful. "Living with MALS is a constant negotiation," she explained. "It's about ﬁnding ways to manage the pain, maintain a sense of normalcy and appreciate the small joys

in life." Hope's journey serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of perseverance, advocacy and the human spirit's incredible capacity for resilience. As

she continues to navigate the complexities of living with a rare disease, she hopes her story will inspire others facing similar challenges.

Friends of Curry Campus Speaker Series Presents: Greenhouse and Garden

Brookings, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus invites the community to join us on Thursday, February 13, 2025, 12:00 to 1:00 pm for: Greenhouse and Garden.

This is a free program sponsored by the Friends of Curry Campus and will be held in the Community Room on Southwestern’s Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway (off Highway 101), Brookings. Bring a friend and a brown bag lunch.

Are you wondering what to be doing in the garden this month and next month? Do you know about the Greenhouse Project in Curry County? Would you like to know more about what the Curry County Master Gardeners offer the public?

Julia Bott is happy to answer these questions.

Julia is an Oregon State University (OSU) Curry County Master Gardener –a volunteer since 2018.

As a community volunteer Julia and other Master Gardeners help people with their sustainable gardening activities such as running the plant clinic, educational presentations, and school gardens. Currently she is one of numerous volunteers leading garden classes for 2nd and 4th graders at Kalmiopsis Elementary School in Brookings. Overall, OSU Curry County Master Gardener

volunteers provide locally relevant scientiﬁc information for gardening in our area.

Julia ﬁrst became interested in gardening in college and had a job working in the organic garden to supply the college dorms. Gardening was new to Julia. She grew up in an area with no greenspace nor gardens.

Julia said “As a teenager I remember asking someone who did have a garden how deep their dirt

went because I was only familiar with built environments with concrete and asphalt. Not all learning occurs in the classroom! That part time job in college changed my life. It may be why I’m so into school garden programs.”

There are two things that guide Julia. “First, I always remind myself I am a gardener, not a farmer. It's all about scale. Secondly, it doesn't have to look pretty to taste great. I grow and eat a lot of vegetables

Abbey Today: Abbey is spreading the word on what it means to be a Zebra.

Meet the 2025 Community Storytelling Fellow from Brookings

Oregon Humanities has chosen Brookings’ resident Katrina Thompson-Upton to be a Community Story

Telling Fellow. The recipients of the 2025 Community Storytelling Fellowship, which supports nonﬁction storytellers who belong to communities that are underrepresented in Oregon media, have been announced and Thompson-Upton is one of the recipients.

Thompson-Upton is an enrolled Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation citizen whose family descends from Day-sri~ Da-ho-tra and Day-sri~ Cha-met of the Chit-deeni’ and T’uu-du’-dee-ni’ who survived the Rogue Indian Wars and fought to protect the land.

She’s a mother of three, a native business owner and nonproﬁt founder. Thompson-Upton continues a multi-generational, off-the-grid life to uphold her family's continued occupancy on their remote ancestral homelands.

Raised off-reservation on ancestral lands, Thompson-Upton was immersed in place-based knowledge, along with her lived experience in wildﬁre recovery and commitment to land-based research. It shapes her leadership as the executive director of the Northwest American

Indian Coalition. As executive director of the Northwest American Indian Coalition, she is dedicated to protecting Coast Dee-ni' environments, rights and cultural heritage for Nuu-wvn srxii-xe xuu-srxii-xe hiichu xuu-srxii-xe hii-chuf xaa-ma (for our children, their children, and their children).

As a fellow, Thompson-Upton will receive a $5,000 award. Her stories will be published in Oregon Humanities magazine, on the Oregon Humanities website, on The Detour, and in partner publications.

The goal of the Community Storytelling Fellowship is to provide time, space, and resources for stories that connect people and communities by supporting Oregonians in sharing stories from their communities.

The hope the stories shared through this fellowship will allow more Oregonians to see their experiences represented, ﬁll information gaps, and encourage readers to work toward a more inclusive and civically engaged state.

This program is made possible thanks to generous support from the Ford Family Foundation.

Storytelling Fellow: Brookings resident Katrina Thompson-Upton Receives Award

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 CASE NO. CV241135 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Julie Anne Fawks filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Julie Anne Fawks to Proposed name: Julie Anne Westbrook 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: 2/14/2025 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: December 31, 2024 /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, & 2/5/2025, Triplicate 406945

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Six Rivers Medical Transportation 17233 US Hwy 101 N Smith River, CA 95567

This Business is conducted by: an individual Registered Owner(s): Branden Earl Hensel

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/ Branden Earl Hensel

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/6/2025 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20250002 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, & 2/12/2025, Triplicate, 406956

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the following Fictitious Business Name(s): Subway 23102 309 Hwy 101 South Crescent City, CA 95531

Name of Registrant: Del Norte Subs, LLC 4302 Redwood Hwy, Ste 200 San Rafael, CA 94903

The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on: 9/4/2020 in the County of Del Norte. Original File #: 20200102

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Signed: /s/ Chirayu Patel, Manager

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/19/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240105 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, & 1/29/2025, Triplicate 406651

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Del Norte will conduct a public hearing by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA, regarding the below described topic. *** Request for Modified Road Improvement Standards - unnamed road associated with Use Permit UP2504 on APN 101021-055. The request for modified road improvement standards is being considered in accordance with Del Norte County § 12.05.080. *** If you are unable to participate in the public hearing, you may direct written questions to the County of Del Norte Board of Supervisors, 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA 95531 or you may telephone (707) 464-7204. In addition, information may be obtained at the above address on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Kylie Goughnour, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Del Norte State of California

DATED: January 3, 2025 1/15 & 1/22/2025, Triplicate 406902

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: G Construction 113 Club Drive Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual Registered Owner(s): Daniel W Gillis

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 10/28/2024

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/ Daniel Gillis

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/28/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20240096 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, & 2/12/2025, Triplicate, 406955

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Towne & Country Carpet 1632 El Monte Road Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a married couple

Registered Owner(s): Elizabeth M Algis Ronald S Algis

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 8/23/2016

Signed:/s/ Elizabeth M Algis

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/13/2025 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20250004

1/22, 1/29, 2/5, & 2/12/2025, Triplicate 405236 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 CASE NO. CV241131

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Cynthia Marie Gage filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Cynthia Marie Gage to Proposed name: Cynthia Marie Gage 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: 1/31/2025 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1

The address of the court is same as noted above.

Date: December 16, 2024 /s/ Karen Dixon Judge of the Superior Court 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, & 1/29/2025, Triplicate 406291

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Balch’s Bread & Bakery 1720 El Monte Road Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual Registered Owner(s): Elizabeth J Balch

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 12/5/2024 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/ Elizabeth J Balch

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/6/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20240103 1/1, 1/8, 1/15, & 1/22/2025, Triplicate 405981

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following person(s) has/ have abandoned the use of the following Fictitious Business Name(s): Subway 12239 850 Highway 101 N Crescent City, CA 95531 Name of Registrant: Del Norte Subs, LLC 4302 Redwood Hwy, Ste 200 San Rafael, CA 94903 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on: 9/4/2020 in the County of Del Norte. Original File #: 20200103 This business is conducted by: a limited liability company I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed: /s/ Chirayu Patel, Manager This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/19/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240106 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, & 1/29/2025, Triplicate 406654

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has/ have abandoned the use of the following Fictitious Business Name(s): Subway 35664 900 E Washington Blvd Crescent City, CA 95531 Name of Registrant: Del Norte Subs, LLC 4302 Redwood Hwy, Ste 200 San Rafael, CA 94903 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on: 9/4/2020 in

Wild RiversCoast Classifieds

SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:

ELIZABETH POWELL, an individual; LOU POWELL, aka LLEWELLYN POW-

ELL, an individual; JEAN R. POWELL, an individual; GWEN POWELL DIXON, aka GWENN POWELL

DIXON, an individual;

WILLIAM POWELL, an individual; AGNES POWELL

MURPHY WILLARD, an individual; ALICE POWELL COATS AKA ALICE POWELL COATES, an individual;

DAVID T. POWELL, an individual; MARY POWELL AKA

MARY POWELL HUDSON, an individual; JEANETTE POWELL MCNALLY AKA

JEANETTE POWELL MCNALLEY, an individual; AMY F. POWELL, an individual;

DAVID POWELL, an individual; all persons unknown claiming legal or equitable right, title estate, lien, or interest in the real property described in the Complaint adverse to Plaintiffs title or interest; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: RICHARD W. POWELL, AS TRUSTEE OF THE RICHARD W. POWELL REVOCABLE TRUST CREATED MAY 15, 1997 NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org). the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/se/ fhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of

$10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

DATE: 10/27/2023

Sutter County Superior Courthouse 1175 Civic Center Blvd. Yuba City, CA 95993

Clerk, by: /s/ Ashley Stemen, Deputy David A, Frenznick (SBN 318273) Jose L. Parra (SBN 318273) WILKE FLEURY LLP

621 Capitol Mall, Suite 900 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 441-2430 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, & 2/12/2025, Triplicate, 407283

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 February 18, 2025. 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: February 5, 2025 TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: 981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA 95531 *** Use Permit for an overheight accessory building - UP2509C - APN 112-121042 located at 105 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Crescent City, CA 95531. The applicant proposes to construct a 780 sq ft shop that is 26’ wide x 30’ long x 19’ tall. The parcel size is 1 acre and is developed with a residence. This property is zoned RRA-1. Height limitations for accessory structures for RRA-1 zoning on parcels less than 3 acres are 16’ tall, thus requiring a use permit for an overheight shop. *** Coastal Grading Permit - GP2024-33C - APN 103020-004 located on Sarina Rd, Smith River, CA. The applicant proposes to remove rock/gravel used to resurface a farm access drive that was placed in proximity to a wetland on the parcel. The parcel is zoned AE and RCA-1. The parcel is currently used for grazing livestock. Please contact the County Planning Division at (707) 464-7254 with any questions.

DATE: January 13, 2025 Del Norte County Planning Division Community Development Dept. 1/22/2025, Triplicate, 407227

AMENDED SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CV241076

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS, AND DEVISEES OF SARAH M. SAMPELS; KIMBERLY GIEB, HEIR OF SARAH M. SAMPELS, AN INDIVIDUAL; DOES 1 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC, FKA QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta

por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin ﬁnes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin ﬁnes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, 450 H STREET, ROOM 209, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): PETER J. SALMON (SBN 174386), LAUREL I. HANDLEY (SBN 231249), 3333 CAMINO DEL RIO DR., SUITE 225, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 858-750-7600; 619-5901385

DATE (Fecha): , Clerk (Secretario), by , Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served CNS-3885170# 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, & 2/12/25, Triplicate, 407002

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Bruce A. Kohler, Decedent

Case Number: PB247090

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

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

The petition for probate requests that: Courtney N. Kohler 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: January 24, 2025

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: CHRIS DOEHLE PO Box 1321 Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 465-1388 1/8, 1/15, & 1/22/2025, Triplicate 406614

PUBLIC NOTICE PORT OF BROOKINGS HARBOR IS SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The Port of Brookings Harbor is seeking interested individuals to ﬁll vacancies on the Budget Committee. The term can last up to 3 years.

Application requesting appointment can be picked up at the Port Ofﬁce or located on Port website. Applications can be mailed to Port of Brookings Harbor, P.O. Box 848. Brookings, OR 97415 or delivered to Port Ofﬁce 16330 Lower Harbor Road.

Requests for appointment will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on 1/8/, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, & 2/12/2025, Pilot 406672 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: JOYLYN CANTRILL, Deceased. Case No. 24PB11435 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kim R. Olin has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative c/o K.R. Olin, Attorney at Law, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415, within four months after the date of ﬁrst publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, K.R. Olin, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415. DATED and ﬁrst published this 15th day of January, 2025. /s/ K.R. Olin, OSB #903547 Personal Representative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415 (541)469-2669 olinandassociates@gmail. com 1/15, 1/22, & 1/29/2025, Pilot 406777

Curry County Board of Commissioners Discuss Increased Transient Tax and Community Outreach

By Linda Lee Curry Coastal Pilot

The Curry County Board of Commissioners (BOC) discussed several key issues at the January 9th meeting, including a potential increase in the Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) and plans for greater community engagement.

The commissioners expressed a strong desire to increase transparency and accessibility for county residents by traveling to neighboring cities like Port Orford and Brookings for town hall meetings as a way to bring the county government directly to the people.

"I'm happy that we're all in agreement to do more town halls and workshops to incorporate our constituents into discussions," said Commissioner Jay Trost. "I would like to discuss a town hall to address our Federal Land Management Stewardship Program and other important issues."

The meeting schedule for the year was accepted and the BOC also agreed to a slight adjustment to their

regular meeting schedule, moving one monthly meeting from Thursdays to Tuesdays.

A significant portion of the discussion focused on increasing the TLT from the current seven percent to ten percent. This increase, which has already been approved by voters, is expected to generate an additional $700,000 annually.

"We can go up to ten percent," said Trost. "The voters have already approved it and all of our neighboring counties are essentially at ten percent."

Trost emphasized that the increased revenue would primarily benefit tourism and economic development within the county.

"These are dollars coming in from tourists staying at our hotels and vacation rentals," said Trost. "The three largest contributors are the Beach Front Inn, Vacation Rentals By Owner (VRBO) and Airbnb."

While seventy percent of the TLT revenue is already earmarked for tourism promotion, the

remaining thirty percent would be allocated to the general fund.

"Overall, we'd be increasing our Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) fund by just over $700,000,” said Trost. “This would add $210,000 to the general fund, which could be used to help bolster our economic tourism and development."

The BOC will hold a workshop in the near future to further discuss the TLT increase and gather public input.

In other news, Curry County will partner with Welcome Home Oregon (WHO) to assist re-entering individuals make a better start in life after being incarcerated.

Curry County has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WHO, a non-profit organization, to provide re-entry services to individuals released from the Oregon Department of Corrections.

WHO has received a $300,000 grant to support this partnership, which will

offer crucial assistance to individuals transitioning back into the community.

The services may include a peer support system with guidance and mentorship from individuals with lived experience.

It would offer housing assistance and support in finding stable housing, including the potential for housing units specifically for re-entering individuals.

Employment Assistance would also be offered to help people with job searches, resume building, and support in obtaining necessary documents like IDs and Social Security cards.

The program would also help individuals with essential needs like providing clothing, hygiene items and other basic necessities.

Under the terms of the MOU, Curry County will be responsible for referring eligible individuals to the program after a risk assessments and other appropriate criteria have been met.

It will also provide support by offering access to county resources, including potential housing units and assistance with transportation.

The county will also collaborate and work closely with WHO staff on case management and release planning information.

WHO, in turn, will conduct pre-release assessments by connecting with individuals prior to their release to assess their needs and develop personalized support plans.

It will also provide direct services that offer peer support, housing assistance and other services as outlined in their Direct Client Services Policy. Mostly, they will build community partnerships by engaging with local businesses and organizations to create employment opportunities for re-entering individuals. Lastly, they will track

and report on program outcomes by monitoring the progress of individuals receiving services and submit regular reports on program effectiveness. This partnership aims to reduce recidivism rates and improve the successful reintegration of individuals returning to the community after incarceration. By providing comprehensive support and addressing the unique challenges faced by re-entering individuals, this initiative seeks to enhance public safety and improve the overall well-being of community members.