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South Coast Chess Players prepare for state competitions playing in the Eugene Spring Fling

Southern resident orcas added to state’s endangered species list

BY ALEX BAUMHARDT Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon’s Fish and Wildlife Commission has added a group of whales that forage along the Oregon Coast to the state’s endangered species list.

The commissioners voted unanimously to list southern resident orcas as endangered during its Friday meeting in Hillsboro. The vote followed a presentation by a fish and wildlife official calling for the animals to be listed and testimony from dozens of conservationists, biologists, teachers, anglers and residents, some of whom had traveled hundreds of miles.

Much of the testimony was fact-based and articulate, and one woman burst out in tears

over the orcas’ plight. There was also insightful and moving testimony from seven students from Sunnyside Environmental School, a kindergarten-througheighth-grade school in southeast Portland.

“These orcas are at their lowest numbers in 30 years and because of the conditions they are in, 75% of orca pregnancies fail, on top of the 42% of calves that don’t survive. This further proves their need for protection” a 7th grader said. “When I grow up to be an adult, I want to be able to visit the San Juan Islands as I do now and see a pod of healthy and thriving orcas.”

“The southern resident whales are very intelligent creatures, and there’s so much we have to learn from them,” a 6th grader added.

“For example, each pod of whales has its own unique dialect.”

The designation means Fish and Wildlife Department officials will have to try to help the orcas, such as by boosting declining salmon populations, but that could require more funding, said John North, a department Marine expert.

At least half of the Chinook salmon consumed by the orcas in the ocean originate in the Columbia Basin, according to Brady Bradshaw, an oceans campaign manager for the nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity.

The department also will coordinate with state agencies to address other threats to orcas along the coast in a forthcoming management plan. They are

harmed by chemical and oil spills and sounds and other disturbances from boats. The Center for Biological Diversity is advocating that the state establish mandatory and voluntary distances boats must keep from whales.

“Noise interference is a huge issue when they’re trying to find prey, and it’s already scarce,” Bradshaw said.

Southern resident orcas have been struggling for decades to find food and navigate increasing boat traffic and pollution, according to an assessment presented to the commission by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in September. North, a marine expert for

Port of Brookings Harbor receives biennial report

The Oregon Coast Visitors Association released its biennial report on the state of Oregon’s coastal ports. The report aims to give a wealth of well-rounded information to the ports to help with infrastructural improvements to tourism, public health, and environmental sustainability.

The Port of BrookingsHarbor (PBH) generally scored well in most assessed areas. Their most impressive assessment was in the realm of tourism indicators. According to the report Brookings, are missing all but two of the suggested accommodations, the lowest of any port on the coast.

PBH also scored highly in the areas of Blue Economy indicators and administrative and infrastructural indicators. These indicate that the PBH is well set up to serve these important areas. In terms of Blue Economy, PBH has some of the most robust facilities of any port on the coast, with cold and dry storage, recreational filet stations, and a public fish market.

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Opinion & Letters

Dear Editor of Curry Coastal Pilot and The World,

This year is Oregon’s legislative “short season”, and a low-hanging fruit opportunity presents itself to improve the lives of many Oregonians by tapping into an optional nutrition program for seniors, people with disabilities, and people without cooking facilities. I encourage the readership to write their state representatives and senators support of SB 1585 “Relating to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits”. SB 1585 will address food insecurity in Oregon’s most vulnerable populations by identifying administrable opportunities to expand access to and availability of prepared and food choices for people who cannot prepare their own meals due to 1) age, 2) disability, or 3) lack of kitchen facility, for example by adopting USDA-allowed and federally-funded flexibilities in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that states can opt into.

SNAP is a federally-funded safety net program that helps more than 750,294 low-income Oregonians meet their food needs.1

The Need for More SNAP Options in Curry County

With the decline of traditional logging and fishing industries, Curry County’s population skews older: 36.6% of the county population is age 65 and up2 (compare to the rest of Oregon, where people age 65 and up is just 18.6% of the general population3).

Curry County is like many rural areas that have seen consolidation of grocery stores into fewer but larger supermarkets, creating a food desert effect that is exacerbated by lack of public transit for people who do not have means or ability to drive independently.4

Our area’s economy has morphed into a primarily tourism-and-retirement market of housing and restaurants catering especially to visitors and new residents with wealth from other areas. The result is that insecurity in food and affordable housing in our community has become apparent. Scarcity and inflation of the core necessities of food and housing have community members in more need than ever before seen.

The Brookings-Harbor Community Food Bank reports enrolling 30 or more new households slipping into food insecurity, each month in the past few months!

The church I attend locally participates in the rotating Brookings-Harbor Community Kitchen ministry and serves approximately 275+ hot lunches every week on our assigned days. Originally, we welcomed mostly seniors who sought an opportunity to socialize and enjoyed a warm meal prepared for them, especially as aging and disability took their toll on the ability to stand and prepare meals at length. During the summer, we would see more families with children come dine to stretch their food budget when school was not in session (in Curry County 64% of students are eligible for Free and Reduced

Price school meals5). Now, we are seeing an ever-increasing number of community members coming to eat (seniors, families, and people with disabilities) who are living in a vehicle or have no shelter and have no kitchen at all.

1. Oregon Hunger Task Force, Curry County Hunger Fact Sheet 2023, accessed Feb. 6, 2024, available at https://www.oregonhungertaskforce. org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ 2023CurryCountyFactSheet-1.pdf

2. U.S. Census Bureau, Quickfacts Curry County, Oregon, Population Estimates for July 1, 2023, accessed Feb. 6, 2024, available at https://www.census. gov/quickfacts/fact/table/currycountyoregon/PST045223

3. Korhonen, Veera Population Share of Oregon 2021, by Age Group, accessed Feb. 6, 2024, available at https://www. statista.com/statistics/1022743/oregon-population-share-age-group/

4. Morton, Lois W., Ella A. Bitto, Mary J. Oakland, and Mary Sand. 2005. Solving the Problems of Iowa Food Deserts: Food Insecurity and Civic Structure. Rural Sociology, Vol. 70(1): 94-112. Excerpt available at: https:// oregonexplorer.info/content/kinksthe-rural-food-system?topic=146&ptopic=140

5. Oregon Hunger Task Force, Curry County Hunger Fact Sheet 2023, accessed Feb. 6, 2024, available at https://www.oregonhungertaskforce. org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ 2023CurryCountyFactSheet-1.pdf

In other words, most of the people who dine at the church are income-eligible for SNAP and also would be eligible for a SNAP program DHS could plan under SB 1585 to target hunger in those who are of advanced age, have a disability, or live without a kitchen.

Oregon Can Increase Food Security By Adopting the USDA’s State Option We know that what we observe in Curry County isn’t unusual: Oregon experiences some of the highest numbers of people and families who are living in poverty and people who are homeless, disabled and elderly have particular vulnerability to food insecurity, hunger and lack of readily available hot or prepared meals. These three vulnerable populations also have the fewer options for purchasing healthy food in the SNAP Program, despite their urgent need. SB 1585 will give Oregon Department of Humans Services a mandate to identify creative and commonsense solutions to increasing food access, food security, and food choices for certain recipients of SNAP by looking at the options that the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture gives states in their statewide administration of the SNAP program.

The particular option of interest is called RMP, in which Oregon Dept. of Human Services could enter into agreements with additional food vendors to accept EBT/SNAP benefits by coding those recipients’ EBT cards (electronically) to apply benefits for eligible food items at additional vendors who are currently excluded. Under federal SNAP option guidelines, the recipients eligible for this special code are those

who are over 60, are disabled, or homeless and lack a kitchen facility.

What do we mean by additional vendors who are currently excluded? USDA’s SNAP program considers a corner grocery or other food vendor a “restaurant” if over 50% of what it sells (not the ratio of offerings or percent of floor space dedicated to certain foods) are hot foods, re-heated foods, or cold prepared foods like a fruit cup or salad (even if there is no dine-in service). This means that many places for buying allowed groceries and food items are categorized as “restaurants” and therefore not allowed or available to SNAP recipients, if the grocer does over half its business in restricted food types.

The (so-called) “Restaurant” Meals Program (RMP) allows eligible individuals to use their SNAP benefits to purchase eligible foods, including prepared foods, at any qualified participating grocer, deli counter, restaurant, or other food vendor. It gives more flexibility to food vendors to opt-in to accepting SNAP/EBT at their option, and gives more options to aged, disabled, and homeless SNAP recipients about where to get their family’s food.

Currently, 9 states have opted into RMP, including two of our neighbors in the Western states region: Arizona and California.

Right now, otherwise eligible low-income Oregonians who have SNAP, who are over 60 or disabled and unable to prepare meals for themselves, or who do not have a kitchen to store or prepare foods, cannot access a warm or prepared food item that our Smith River neighbors are allowed to purchase, simply because Oregon still needs to opt in to the USDA’s program.

How SB 1585 Will Help Close Food Access Gaps and Increase Nutritious Options

In speaking with our congregation and guests at the Community Kitchen, we see how the options explored through SB 1585 would make an immediate difference in the lives of our community members. Here are four people (names and some details changed for privacy) who would benefit from SB 1585:

Meet Sharon, a woman in her 80s who lives alone, and no longer drives. She lives just down the block from a popular, busy, corner store grocery that has a refrigerated dairy case, fresh fruits and vegetables, and shelf-stable groceries for sale. However, because 50% of the grocer’s sales are coffee and cold sandwiches and salads during the morning and lunch rush, then under Oregon’s current program, Sharon as a SNAP recipient cannot purchase (otherwise-eligible) milk, eggs, cereal, and bananas for breakfast here.

Or consider Jason, a young man who suffered serious injuries in a car accident that left his hands mangled. He can no longer grasp a knife to cut or pour without spilling. He is like Dana, who when their rheumatoid arthritis flares up, can’t chop or open jars. Under the federal flexibility offered to states, both Jason and Dana would be eligible to have

their SNAP card coded so that they could purchase prepared ingredients or assembled meals. Katie is a mother who lost her housing after her tourism-industry position was cut during the pandemic. She and her two children slept in her car for days at a time between couch-surfing for several months, until their family received help from a church to get into an apartment she found, and she could start working again. During the time they were homeless, they did not have access to a kitchen to cook or store meat or cheese, and so Katie served her children peanut butter and jelly sandwiches she made in the back of the car. If Oregon had opted into the RMP program, she would have been able to purchase a rotisserie chicken or deli-counter soup sometimes to serve for warmth, nutrition, and variety.

A Boost for Stores, Delis, Food Counters, and other Food Vendors

In addition to increasing the options for where and what food can be bought by a household with SNAP benefits, adopting the RMP will lead to new opportunities for food entrepreneurs to tap into SNAP dollars. Many new food vendors could (but would not have to) opt into accepting EBT/ SNAP. Economic research shows that for every $1.00 EBT spent on the RMP, $1.79 is generated in economic activity in the community where participating stores, delis, food counters, and other

Chess

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during the Blitz playoffs suffered a single loss to end up in second place. Frank Morse and Riley Jones had the unfortunate luck to play each other in the first round and both ended up with 2.5 wins out of 4 games against very strong competition. Coquille will be hosting Sunday Quads February 25th and March 10th at 1 p.m. at the Coquille High School Library. All players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to play and test the skills of our qualified state competitors. A USCF membership is required. Scholastic membership is $10 and Adults are $45. Tournament is three rounds no elimination. $5.00 registration fee.

food vendors are located, thus benefiting the entire community.6 If SB 1585 leads to Oregon Dept. of Human Services adopting the federal RMP plan, Work Source, South Coast Business, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Community College could provide outreach and assistance to interested food vendors and entrepreneurs to opt into this new source of customer dollars.

My hope is that this bill will lead to Oregon adopting the RMP program for SNAP with the USDA, and then through a streamlined memorandum of understanding between Oregon Department of Human Services and any eligible food establishment, regardless of urban/rural location.

SB 1585 will let Oregon explore options for rolling out plans to be sure that vulnerable Oregonians can access and use SNAP resources for nutritious meals, increasing food security, and making sound public health policy a state priority. For these reasons, I strongly support SB 1585 and have asked the joint legislative Ways and Means committee members to vote in support to provide access to food security, food choices and food safety for our most vulnerable Oregonians.

Toward a healthier and stronger community,

Cora Rose Brookings

Open letter to Judge Jesse C. Margolis

you either; you should be recalled and we are facilitating your recall. You’ll have a fair opportunity to respond then the people can vote.

it appears from our research you have done that too.

The above-stated problems are exacerbated by reports that

and you’re arrogant and deliberately unkind to people representing themselves without a lawyer. The bottom line is that we do NOT trust you as a judge. It is our considered opinion that the voters in Curry County shouldn’t trust

Sincerely,

Lorrie Compton, Committee Secretary The Bipartisan Committee for the Investigation of Judge Jesse Margolis

Contributed photo Jeremiah Thompson with his second place trophy.

Contributed photo Ari and Noah Ish-Shalom.

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, 2/12:

• 0:36 500 block of 5th St, disorderly conduct

• 4:07 Spruce and Alder, theft

• 5:49 500 block of 5th St, criminal trespass

• 6:22 00 block of Hunter Creek Rd, burglary

• 8:52 300 block of 5th St, criminal trespass

• 10:45 96300 block of Dawson Rd, fire alarm

• 11:32 1200 block of Chetco Ave, telephone harassment

• 12:14 600 block of Old County Rd, violation of city ordinance

• 12:59 Duley Creek and Taylor Creek, traffic crash

• 14:09 16700 block of

Marine Dr, criminal mischief

• 15:17 17200 block of Parkview Dr, assist public

• 15:42 500 block of Art Walk Alley, assault

• 16:31 16200 block of Chapman Ln, harassment

• 17:14 400 block of Fir St, disorderly conduct

Tuesday, 2/13:

• 5:18 300 block of 5th St, criminal trespass

• 10:05 Mill Beach, loud noise

• 11:53 500 block of Pacific Ave, threats

• 12:01 00 block of Park Ave, threats

• 12:02 800 block of Railroad Ave, traffic crash

• 16:10 16100 block of Hwy 101 S, suspicious conditions

• 18:09 300 block of 5th St, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle

• 18:12 97800 block of Shopping Center Ave, civil problem

• 20:10 300 block of 5th St, criminal trespass

• 23:44 700 block of Elk Dr, fire alarm

• 23:47 Chetco and 5th St, littering

Wednesday, 2/14:

• 2:57 Alder and Memory, suspicious conditions

• 9:09 12900 block of S Indian Rd, assist public

• 10:15 95700 block of Welsh Dr, alarm

• 11:01 500 block of 5th St, alarm

• 13:27 800 block of Elk Dr, criminal trespass

• 14:29 600 block of Pioneer Rd, assist public

• 14:33 16200 block of

• 14:50 800 block of

Ave, alarm

• 16:54 1300 block of

• 17:17 600 block of

• 18:35 97900 block of Shopping Center Ave, dispute/fight

• 19:35 16200 block of Hwy 101 S, criminal trespass

• 21:17 600 block of Old County Rd, suspicious conditions

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• 18:59 1400 block of Oceanview Dr, suspicious conditions

• 21:16 300 block of 5th St, criminal trespass

• 21:43 16800 block of Wild Blackberry Ln, dispute/fight

Friday, 2/16:

• 7:44 1100 block of Chetco Ave, disorderly conduct

• 7:56 16100 block of Hwy 101 S, fire

• 10:58 800 block of Easy St, violation of restraining order

• 12:55 1100 block of Chetco Ave, threats

• 14:12 600 block of Old County Rd, suspicious conditions

• 14:20 Azalea Park, disorderly conduct

• 16:38 1100 block of Chetco Ave, counterfeit

• 20:10 300 block of 5th St, criminal trespass

• 20:21 Pioneer and Easy, juvenile problem

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Art Notes

Submissions for events can be sent by email to: triplicateofficemgr@ countrymedia.net. The deadline for submission is 4:30 pm Monday, the week prior to publication.

Manley Art Center and Gallery 433 Oak Street, Brookings

Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 4:00pm

Manley Art Center features a variety of art created by its members. For more information, call 541-469-1807 or visit manleyartcenter.com.

Brian Scott Gallery 515 Chetco Ave., Brookings

Wednesday - Saturday, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Brian Scott Gallery features multiple levels of art filled with unique works by a variety of artists. Call 541-412-8687 for any questions or further information.

Fog and Fine Art Gallery 810 Chetco Ave., Brookings

Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday

10:00am - 3:00pm

Located in Wright’s Custom Framing and Art Supply, the Gallery features 36 local artists in a variety of mediums and a classroom to inspire new and seasoned artists with workshops. Stop by and enjoy all that’s new in the Gallery, open from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more information on class offerings, painting demonstrations, and artists call 541-469-7900 or visit them on Facebook @ WrightsCustomFraming.

For community arts calendar listings, please visit www.dnaca.net. For inclusion in Arts Scene listings, items should be sent to the Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) at office@dnaca.net by Thursday of each week for inclusion on Wednesday the following week.

Art on the Coast 2024 Vendor Applications due May 1, 2024. For more information contact artonthecoastbrookings@ gmail.com.

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Personals 302

California couple promises baby warm loving home, secure future. Devoted grandparents, educational opportunities. Generous living expenses paid. Katrina and Rob. 1(714)729-3014 or attorney 1(310)663-3467. (ONPA)

Rickreall Gun Show. Saturday, March 9th, 9am5pm. Sunday, March 10th, 9am-3pm. Admission $8.00.

Polk County Fairgrounds. 520 S. Pacific Hwy. W., Rickreall. (ONPA)

Employment Opps 515

McLennan Excavation / Da-Tone Rock are hiring for lube tech, experienced equipment operators, laborers, and local dump truck drivers. Hours flexible, pay negotiable, email lily@ pipeandrock.com or stop in the office at 98109 N. Bank Chetco River Road in Brookings. 541-412-0106

Oregon State University Division of Extension and Engagement and the Extension 4-H Youth Development Program invite applications for a 4-H/ FCH SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator position. This is a 12-month, fulltime, professional faculty position based at the OSU Extension Service Curry County office in Gold Beach, Oregon. This position is responsible for 4-H Youth Development Program and Family and Community Health (FCH) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) programming for Curry County. To review posting and apply, go to: https:// jobs.oregonstate.edu/ postings/150298. Apply to posting #P07793UF. For full consideration, apply by 3/15/24. Closes 3/29/24. OSU is an AA/EOE/Vets/ Disabled.

Oregon State University Division of Extension and Engagement’s 4-H Youth Development Program invites applications for a 4-H Education Program Assistant 1 position based at the OSU Extension Service Curry County Office in Gold Beach, OR. This is a 12-month, fulltime, classified position starting at $17.43 hourly + benefits. To review posting and apply, go to: https:// jobs.oregonstate.edu/ postings/146254. Apply to posting # P04495CT. Closes 3/6/24. OSU is an AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Boats & Motors 602

14’ plywood drift boat and trailer. New oars and new tires on trailer. $600 or OBO. Call 520.220.6144.

2006 Mercury 9.9, short shaft, less than 50 hours, like new. $1500.00, Call 707-484-6784.

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97 Silver Corvette C-5 convertible. Manual trans. 55k mi. Aftermarket tires/ rims w/ less than 1k mi., have orig. tires/wheels. Stored in garage. $25,000. Ron 541-294-2871

Wanted Autos 690

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Misc/Trade 700

AC/DC welder $100 OBO; rifle loader, case trimmer, scales and 3 dies $150 OBO; 55 gal stainless water drum $100 OBO. Call 520.220.6144

Moving sale. 8’5” Lance camper, sleeps 4, refrigerator/freezer, bathroom, range. $3000 or OBO. Call 520.220.6144.

Sofa. Excellent condition, like new, 87 inch, 3 cushions, $300 or best offer. In Brookings. 530-457-5259

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1br. Cape Ferrelo on 5 acres, freshly remodeled. Short/long term furnished or unfurnished. 541-251-1885

CRESCENT CITY… Clean, downstairs 1 bedroom Apartment, located at 577 J Street, Apt C. No smoking or pets. Range, refrig. Water, sewer, trash included. $900.00 per month, plus deposit. Please call JACQUELINE COCHRAN, REALTOR, 707-464-5812

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

Studio apartment. $875/mo. includes some utilities. 707-225-0612

Public Notices 999

Project# 2024.02: Crescent City Harbor District Vertical Breakwater Design NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Crescent City Harbor District is requesting proposals from qualified engineering firms for the design of a segment of a vertical breakwater within the Crescent City Harbor District’s inner boat basin. The project involves:

1. Design and engineering for one stand-alone segment of a vertical breakwater to replace the current rip rap, with the potential for sectional implementation starting with the most critical area and possibly extending to the entire wall.

2. The project will serve as a template for future grant applications.

3. Qualifying firms are asked to submit a narrative of their qualifications, examples of similar projects, team resumes, and pricing for design and engineering services.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY

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

AGENDA ITEM #1: A Public Hearing to consider approving a Conditional Use Permit (Application UP24-02) to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages located at 128 US 101 N (APN 118-480-005). The proposed sale of alcoholic beverages is incidental to snacks, VR, and gaming at the Fractured Portal located within the VLC (Visitor & Local Commercial) General Plan land use designation and the C-2 (General Commercial District) Zone. The proposed project is determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Class 32 §15332 (Infill Development).

AGENDA ITEM #2: A Public Hearing to consider recommending DRAFT Chapter 17.55

Recreational Vehicles on

Private Property within the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-P Zones to City Council. The proposed ordinance clearly defines what is considered a recreational vehicle; identify locations and standards for storage of recreational vehicles in residential zones; and identify requirements for temporary parking and use of recreational vehicles. The proposed project is determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Class 1 §15301 (Existing Facilities), Class 3 §15303 (New Construction), and Class 32 §15332 (Infill Development).

AGENDA ITEM #3:

crescentcity.org or by filing with the City Clerk at 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, 95531. Written public comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission, posted on the website, and will not be read aloud during the meeting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION including general questions regarding the Planning Commission, the permit process, submission of materials, and other information not specific to this project may be directed to the City’s Planning Consultant (elawton@shn-engr.com / 707-633-9031).

Published: February 28, 2024, Triplicate. T-385356

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Moreno Construction 105 Embarcadero Drive Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual

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/ Luis Moreno

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/22/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

Available For Rent 800

Retirement/Asst Living 801 Available For Rent 800

2 bedroom mobile home w/ 1 bath in a 55+ Mobile Home Park. Small shed outside with a porch and a small back yard. $1200 a month plus a $1200 security deposit. Water/Sewer/ Garbage paid. Credit Check fee of $25 and a 700 or higher to be approved. No Pets. 541-469-6119

The project area is located from the seawall to the former Coast Guard Station in Crescent City, California. Interested parties should note that the design should accommodate sectional implementation, prioritizing the most degraded sections first. For detailed project information and submission instructions, please review the RFP document available at ccharbor.com/request-forbids. Proposals may be submitted by email to khanks@ ccharbor.com, or by mail/ in-person to 101 Citizens’ Dock Rd, Crescent City, CA 95531.

DEADLINE: Responses to this request must be received by the Harbor District by Monday, April 1st by 5:00 PM. Published: February 28 and March 13, 2024. Triplicate. T385126

A Public Hearing to consider recommending the General Plan Annual Progress Report to the City Council, City Wide. The report to the legislative body and public regarding the implementation of the General Plan for a given year (can be fiscal or calendar).

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION is invited by the following methods: 1) In-Person: 3-minute public comment at the podium will be allowed; 2) Virtually: via Zoom, additional information and instructions will be posted the City’s website: www.crescentcity.org.

However, the City does not guarantee that there will not be technological issues/interruptions, in which case the meeting will continue in person; 3) In-Writing: prior to 12:00 PM the day of the meeting, via publiccomment@

The City of Crescent City has

National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the city offices Monday through Thursday, between 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (excluding 12-1 p.m.) located at 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. The ERR is available to the public for review online at the link below: https://www. crescentcity.org/news/ post/18790/ PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Crescent City, Attn: Andrew Leighton at the address above, or by email to: aleighton@ crescentcity.org. All comments received by March 15, 2024, will be considered by the City of Crescent City prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Crescent City certifies to HUD that Eric Wier, City Manager, City of Crescent City, in his capacity as certifying officer, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Crescent City to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Crescent City’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Crescent City; (b) the City of Crescent City has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed via email to the HUD San Francisco Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) at RROFSFRO@hud. gov. Please email HUD at RROFSFRO@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Eric Wier, Certifying Officer

Published: February 28, 2024, Triplicate, T-385405

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

MINI STOR-IT 97992 Shopping Center Dr., Harbor, Or. 541 469-4420

On Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, the contents of units owned by Andrew Jenson, Cindy Doty, Ashley Doty, Josh Girard, and Braeden Pettus, will be sold to foreclose liens for non-payment of rent and any expenses of this sale pursuant to ORS 87.685. Call for viewing appointment 3/6 - 3/12 before 6:00 PM. Sealed bids may be submitted until 5:00 PM on 3/12/24. Mini Stor-It

Published:

The

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON, FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY Case No. 24PB00008 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

In the Matter of the Estate of: SHARON LEE CROWDER, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative or his attorney at the address below, 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 lawyer for the Personal Representative, David C Johnston. Dated and first published on February 28, 2024. /s/ Jeffrey A. Crowder, Personal Representative

Lawyer for Personal

Representative: David C. Johnston, OSB #140957

Law Office of David C Johnston 517 Chetco Ave.; P.O. Box 4884 Brookings, OR 97415 (541) 373-8706

Published: February 28, March 6, and 13, 2024. Pilot

NOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: James Richard Wisbauer Case Number: PB247008

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of James Richard Wisbauer

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: David J.

Wisbauer, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.

The petition for probate requests that: David J. Wisbauer 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: March 8, 2024

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

Gino de Solenni

384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181

Published: February 21, 28, and March 6, 2024.

Triplicate T384733

In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Curry, Estate of Glenn A. Woodfin; personal representative Glenn R. Woodfin, 1423 Grant St., Berkeley, CA 94703. All persons

Signed:/s/ Erica Moore

This statement was filed with the County Clerk

1/30/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy

File No. 20240014

Published: February 14,

To

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: March 15, 2024

Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1 The address of the court is same as noted above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate

Date: February 7, 2024 /s/ Darren McElfresh

Judge of the Superior Court

Published: February 21, 28, March 6, and 13, 2024.

Triplicate T384889

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: F/V Little Vikki

email to accounts@ portofbrookingsharbor.com

Request for Proposals

Proposals may be submitted by mail to the Port of Brookings Harbor, PO Box 848, Brookings Oregon 97415, or by email to accounts@ portofbrookingsharbor.com on or before 4:00 p.m. on February 29, 2024.

Note: The Port of Brookings Harbor reserves the right to waive or reject any or all proposals and reserves the right to negotiate any terms with any selected proposer.

Published: January 31, February 7, 14, 21, and 28. Pilot & ONPA. P383399

trustee. Notice is further given to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exists, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying to the beneficiary of the entire amount due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligations or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Reinstatements/Payoffs - ORS 86.786” either by personal delivery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, persons having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s website, www. logs.com/janeway_law_ firm. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while property is in default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the said referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that we state the following: This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt.

Dated: 12-28-2023 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, LLC, Successor Trustee 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Vancouver, WA 98683 www.logs. com/janeway_law_firm

Telephone: (360) 2602253 Toll-free: 1-800970-5647 JLF 23-129111

NPP0445188

Published: February 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024. Pilot & ONPA. P383410

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S

SALE TS No. CA-22947595-CL Order No.: FIN-22010699 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/15/2005. 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

or

or

or

bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. 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. BENEFICIARY

MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.

Trustor(s): Russell P. Reid and

internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22947595-CL. 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. NOTICE

TO TENANT: 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 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22947595-CL 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. NOTICE

and 28, 2023. Triplicate T383821

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY

PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Estate of: NANCY V.

FITZGERALD, Deceased. Case No. 24PB01008

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Shannon Fitzgerald-Schoppert has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are 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.

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: March 15, 2024

Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1

The address of the court is same as noted above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate

Date: February 2, 2024

/s/ Darren McElfresh

No.: 112-121-043-000

112-121-43

TO

TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if

are

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 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this

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 21st day of February, 2024. /s/ K.R. Olin K.R. Olin, OSB #903547

Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415 (541)469-2669 kro@wavelaw.com

Published: February 21, 28, and March 6, 2024. Pilot & ONPA P385000

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

Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of: ROBERT LOUIS ARBOGAST, Deceased.

Case No. 24PB00226

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Laurie Johnson has been appointed personal representative of the estate Of Robert Louis Arbogast. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Don G. Johnson, Johnson & Taylor, 1193 Liberty Street, SE, Salem, OR 97302, 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 representa-

Judge of the Superior Court

Published: February 21, 28, March 6 and 13, 2024.

Triplicate T384564

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

Case No: 23DR15058

Jonathan Ribich, Plaintiff/ Petitioner v. Derriah Hatcher, Defendant/Respondent SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Date of First Publication: February 14, 2024 (response must be filed within 30 days of this date).

JONATHAN RIBICH has filed a custody case asking the court to order full custody of my child.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:

READ CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case, or the other side will win automatically. To “appear,” you must file a legal Response, Answer, or Motion. Forms may be available through the court above or online at www.courts.oregon.gov/ forms. Talk to a lawyer for information about appearing by motion.

Your response must be filed with the court named above within 30 days of the date of first publication (noted above), along with the required filing fee (go to www. courts.oregon.gov for fee information). It must be in proper form. You must show that the other party’s lawyer (or the party if they do not have a lawyer) was formally served with a copy of your response according to the service rules. Service rules are in the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure (ORCP) Rule 9.

If you have questions, see a lawyer immediately. If you need help finding a lawyer, you can call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503.684.3763 or toll free in Oregon at 800.452.7636 or go to www.oregonstatebar.org.

Date: 1/25/2024

Signature: /s/ Jonathan Ribich 2928 Naples Drive Grants Pass, OR 97527

458-257-7055

Published:

Puzzle Answers

Report

From page 1

www.ccec.coop/capital-credits

PBH is in the ‘Climate and Economic Justice’ measurements. The PBH is the only port on the list without a single green square (green indicating a healthy score) in this area. In fact, the ranking for pollution particles is in the 90th percentile, which is over 50 percentiles higher than the next highest pollution level on the coast. The report also included an individual section on PBH and its upcoming projects since the last report two years ago, the basic of which are as follows:

Recent Wins:

• Upgrades to Ports RV Park including improvements to wifi, water, electric, paving, lighting, and restroom facilities, catering to visitors and enhancing their experience.

• Introduction of a new Pacific Seafood dock, boosting the port’s capacity and facilitating seafood processing operations.

Pending Projects:

Planned Projects & Opportunities:

• Potential expansion of Pacific Seafood operations to include shrimp processing, contingent upon the installation of the new wastewater treatment plant.

• Collaboration with Coos County Electric to install an EV charging station, promoting ecofriendly practices, and accommodating modern needs.

• Dredging Project: Launching a five-year dredging project to remove over 38,000 cubic yards of sediment accumulation from port basins, addressing environmental concerns and ensuring navigability.

• Boatyard Shop Replacement: Planned construction of a new boatyard shop estimated at $1.5 million, slated for completion by 20232024.

• Hallmark Receiving Dock: $1.2 million project to establish a receiving dock, to help in facilitating operations by 2025.

Challenges:

• -Wastewater Treatment Plant: Compliance with new wastewater standards set by the DEQ poses a significant challenge to seafood processors in Brookings Harbor, potentially impacting their ability to operate in the PBH.

• -Salmon Season: Lower-than-forecasted numbers during the 2023 salmon season present challenges for commercial fishing enterprises.

• -Tourism Fluctuations: Despite successful events such as the RV Show, tourism at the port experienced fluctuations in occupancy. The RV park had a 70% occupancy rate in July, and an occupancy rate of less than 50% in June. There was also a significant drop in daily moorage and storage.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant: Secured funding of $3.5 million in 2022 for the construction of a port-owned wastewater treatment plant, crucial for environmental and economic sustainability.

• Boardwalk Expansion: Anticipated expansion of the boardwalk with an estimated cost of $750,000. Slated for implementation by 2025, with hopes to enhance recreational and commercial opportunities.

In conclusion, while the PBH is ahead in some areas, it is lacking in others. From an environmental and public health perspective, there is much room for improvement according to the report. Though if progress on the wastewater treatment plant is made, the economic future of the port looks bright.

For more local interest stories visit CurryPilot. com or pick up a physical edition of the Curry Coastal Pilot today!

the fish and wildlife department, pointed out at the hearing that orcas do not have any natural predators but are dying nevertheless from malnutrition, disease and problems reproducing. They suffer from inbreeding and miscarriages, with a high number of females not producing a calf yet, North said.

Decline over past

two decades

In the late 1990s, nearly 100 southern resident orcas plied the Pacific.

That dropped to 88 when they were listed under the Endangered Species Act. Today, just 74 are left.

Officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s fisheries division project the number

could decline by as much as half during the next 20 years. The animals, also known as southern resident killer whales, are already listed as endangered by Washington and Canada, where they forage off the coast. Southern resident orcas are one of three subspecies of killer whales in the Northwest, and their range spans southeastern Alaska to central California.

The Oregon Coast is an important habitat for the orcas as they navigate between Cape Meares and the California border, moving among feeding grounds.

In the 1960s and ’70s, they were captured and brought to large aquariums globally. Their population sizes have varied since then, with a peak of 98 in 1995, and declining ever since. When the animals were federally listed in 2005, there were 88 left. Such a small population

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can lead to inbreeding and other reproductive issues, which have become more prevalent, according to the state’s biological assessment.

Last February, the nonprofit Defenders of Wildlife and Whale and Dolphin Conservation filed a petition to list the southern resident orcas in Oregon. That gave the commission a year to decide.

Oregon Capital Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Lynne Terry contributed to this story.

Oregon Capital

Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle. com.

be sent by email to: triplicateofficemgr@ countrymedia.net. The deadline for submission is 4:30 pm Monday, the week prior to publication.

Daily:

Daily Meal Chetco Activity Center, 550 Chetco Lane 11:15am – 12:30pm

Wednesday,

February 28:

T’ai Chi

Chetco Activity Center 9:00am – 10:30am

Line dance lessons

Elks Lodge

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

The Walking Group Azalea Park 11:00am

Mark Gerald Cleary

8/23/1960 1/30/2024

Mark Gerald Cleary, 63, of Brookings, Oregon, passed away on January 30th, 2024. Mark was the steadfast pillar of our family and had a unique ability to foster peace and harmony in the lives of everyone he touched.

He was born on August 23rd, 1960, in Burbank, California to Gerald John Cleary and Nancy Claire Coon. Mark grew up with a profound love for the ocean and the outdoors. Mark Graduated from St. Patrick’s Catholic School in North Hollywood and then set off in his pale-yellow panel truck to Oregon, where he became an integral part of the fishing community. His passion for fishing and love for the ocean were evident in his career in the industry. He captained many boats before owning his Own, first the Kincheloe and then the Bountiful. In 1997, Mark met Nadine Vallejo, forming a deep and enduring connection that would last a lifetime. In 2000, Nadine and her son Ron joined Mark and his children, Paul and Erika, bringing the family together as one. They continued their journey and married on March 22nd, 2003. They often joked about being like the Brady Bunch, a family that, despite life’s challenges, never lacked love or cherished memories.

Professionally, Mark’s hard work and dedication shone through in every role he undertook. After leaving fishing to be more present with his family, he transitioned into Day Trading and later became a correctional officer at Pelican Bay State Prison. Mark was promoted to Sergeant in August 2017. He was medically retired in 2019 and continued his love for Day Trading. Mark’s most treasured role was a grandparent. Embracing his role as Papa, he adored every moment with his grandchildren. He was always looking for ways to bring the family together, striving to create meaningful connections and lasting memories, which will be held close to our hearts forever.

As a member of Trinity Lutheran

Church, Mark’s deep love for God was evident in his commitment to being the best person he could be for his family and friends, embodying the church’s values and teachings. Mark will forever be remembered for his unyielding dedication and for always putting his family first. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner, father, grandfather, and friend. His memory will continue to live in the hearts of all those whose lives he enriched.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald John Cleary, and Nancy Claire Coon. He is survived by his spouse, Nadine Cleary; his children, Paul Cleary and wife Morgan, Ron Hunt, Erika Kinzer, and husband Dylan; his grandchildren, Arianna Kinzer, Avery Kinzer, and Reece Cleary; His siblings, Terrence Cleary and wife Mary, Timothy Cleary, Thomas Cleary and wife Annette, Michael Cleary and wife Shawna, and Mary-Jo Cleary. A service will be held on February 24th, 2024, 2:00 pm, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brookings, Oregon.

Service Notice

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

Thursday February 29:

Bridge Chetco Activity Center 11:45am

Widows and Widowers Coffee Clique Community Center, Airport Way, Gold Beach 10:30am – 11:30am

Friday March 1:

T’ai Chi

Chetco Activity Center 9:00am – 10:30am

The Walking Group Azalea Park 11:00am

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

Monday March 4:

Line dance lessons

Elks Lodge

Membership not required. $1 donation. 11:30-12:00 absolute beginners (new), 12:00 –1:00 pm improver, 1:002:00 pm intermediate.

Tuesday March 5:

Brookings-Harbor Garden Club Work Party

Brookings Botanical Garden 10:00am – 11:30am

Come see how you can help.

Ann Leonard

Join us in celebrating the life of Ann Leonard. March 2, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Brookings Presbyterian Church, 540 Pacific Avenue in Brookings OR. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.

Wednesday March 6:

T’ai Chi

Chetco Activity Center 9:00am – 10:30am

Line dance lessons Elks Lodge

Membership not required. $1 donation. 11:30-12:00 absolute beginners (new), 12:00 –1:00 pm improver, 1:002:00 pm intermediate.

The Walking Group Azalea Park 11:00am

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

Coon Tie Wednesday!

Khun Thai Restaurant 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Music at Khun Thai Presenting the best in finger-style folk, blues, and country music every other

Wednesday. Enjoy a fabulously tasty Thai meal set to music.

Thursday March 7:

Bridge Chetco Activity Center 11:45am

Widows and Widowers Coffee Clique Community Center, Airport Way, Gold Beach 10:30am – 11:30am

33rd South Coast Clambake Music Festival The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park

Thursday March 7 –

Sunday, March 10

Held in Coos Bay for more than three

decades, the annual festival brings together dancers and musicians from up and down the West Coast to dazzle the crowds in North Bend.

For more information, go to https://www.

oregonsadventurecoast.com/ event/south-coast-clambakemusic-festival/?utm_ source=press-release&utm_ medium=story-links&utm_ campaign=clambake-musicfestival.

Friday March 8:

T’ai Chi

Chetco Activity Center 9:00am – 10:30am

The Walking Group Azalea Park 11:00am

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

West Coast Celtic Roots band Tiller’s Folly Betty Green Event Center inside the Elk Valley Casino 7:00pm

Tiller’s Folly has been telling tales as old as time with a modern lyrical twist, and a penchant for stirring tales of intrigue and adventure, inspired by true life heroes and villains. Tickets available at Del Norte Office Supply in Crescent City, online at DNACA.Eventbrite.com.

The Vagina Monologues Threepenny Theater Co., Brookings Event Center 7:00pm Friday/Saturday –2:00pm Sunday Presented by Threepenny Theater Co., Brookings Event Center. Sunday Tickets are $15 in advance at threepennytheater.com or at the door. For more info, call 541-251-0640.

Bridge Chetco Activity Center 11:45am

Line Dancing Brookings Elks Lodge 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Donations requested

Coos Curry Chess for Success State Championships

Twenty two elementary students making up four elementary teams competed for the coveted K-4th and 5th grade and elementary team Coos Curry Champions. 4th grade Nadia von Dassow from Lighthouse was undefeated after five rounds and is the 2024 K-4th grade champion. 5th graders Noah Ish-Shalom and Abigail Fanno both of Coquille Valley Elementary suffered only one defeat each and are the 2024 5th grade co champions.

Notably Ari Ish-Shalom (2nd grade, Coquille) and Anya von Dassow (4th grade, Lighthouse) were only a half point behind and won 3rd place over-

all. The Coquille Valley elementary Team came out as the 2024 champions with a combined score of 17.5 points (out of a possible 25). Team scores were determined by adding up the top five players scores.

Lighthouse School of Coos Bay came in 2nd, Myrtle Crest of Myrtle Point came in 3rd and Ocean Crest of Bandon came in 4th. This was the first year in at the thirty years Dr. Keller has been directing the tournament that there were four elementary schools competing. Ten middle school students competed for the 6th, 7th and 8th grade champions as well as the

middle school team. 8th graders Misha von Dassow (Lighthouse) and Tyler LeBrun (Coquille Jr High) drew against each other and otherwise were undefeated so are the 8th grade co champions. 7th grade Jeremiah Thompson (Coquille Jr High) had no competitor for his grade level and automatically qualified but he did not slack during the tournament losing only to von Dassow and LeBrun. Three brand new 6th grade players who became interested after the Coquille Valley Elementary In School tournament fought it out and Adrian Rangel came out well in the lead so will be attending the

state championships. Frank Morse (11th grade home school) had no competitors. His only competition was busy at a wrestling tournament so Frank Morse automatically won the high school individual champion slot. For fun, high school players from other counties and in Coos County played in a fun side tournament to see if any could get a nibble at Morse’s winning streak. No one could but Gabe Dunn from Myrtle Point was a close second and Talus Davies from Bandon was a close third. These individual champi-

ons and teams will be going to the Chess for Success

State Championships

April 12th and 13th at the Portland Expo Center. If anyone would like to make a donation to help with travel arrangements, please contact Dr. Nancy Keller at drnancykeller@yahoo.com or text 541 290-8479.

Coos Curry County Regional Champions 2024 High School: Frank Morse 11th grade 8th grade: Misha von Dassow, Tyler LeBrun 7th grade: Jeremiah

Thompson 6th grade: Adrian Rangel 5th grade: Noah Ish-Shalom, Abigail Fanno K-4th grade: Nadia von Dassow

Elementary teams: Coquille Valley Elementary (Noah Ish-Shalom, Abigail Fanno, Ari Ish-Shalom, Ruth Scott, Madge Fanno and alternate Jaylee Barnett)

Middle School team: Coquille Valley Elementary/Coquille High (Tyler LeBrun, Jeremiah Thompson, Ayden Gardner, James Hanburg, Adrian Rangel)

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Abigail Fanno 5th grade co champion from Coquille Valley Elementary.

Misha von Dassow (8th grade co champion from Lighthouse School), Jeremiah Thompson (7th grade co champion from Coquille Junior High) and Tyler LeBrun (8th grade co champion from Coquille Junior High).

Adrian Rangel (6th grade champion from Coquille Valley Elementary).

Nadia von Dassow K-4th grade champion from Lighthouse School.

Noah Ish Shalom 5th grade co champion from Coquille Valley Elementary.

Contributed photos Frank Morse (11th grade home school from Coquille).