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Port Commissioner seen firing paintballs at sea lions

BY NATE SCHWARTZ

Country Media Inc. Brookings, OR - On March 15, 2024, Port of Brookings Harbor Commissioner Daniel Fraser was seen on the public dock in the Port firing paintballs at the sea lions who frequent the harbor at this time of year. This is a clear violation of state and federal law under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Mammal Protection Act. According to its guidelines on deterrence measures for ‘nuisance’ pinnipeds (i.e. seals, sea lions, etc.), NOAA does not outright disallow the use of paint ball guns as deterrence on private property, but only when used with non-toxic, watersoluble paint. This is a generally discouraged method, as there are more human and less pollutioninducing options. Fraser, however, was not on private property. This was done on the public dock of the Port of Brookings Harbor with no knowledge or permission from port staff, other commissioners, or any regulatory agencies. This caused an additional item to be placed on the agenda for the Port Commissioners regular meeting held on March 20. During which, Port Manager Travis Webster outlined how this is an unacceptable method of deterrence. The commissioners went on to discuss possible options for the future.

“When it comes to paintballs, on public property, no public citizen can go out and shoot with paintballs, harass them, move them on. You can’t do that as a private citizen on public property. You can’t do that. There are very specific rules on when you can and can’t do that,” said Webster.

The violation has been reported to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, with action or comment still pending. The commission has opted to wait on official measures for deterring the sea lions, as the period in which they are present in the port is

nearly at an end, though the commission wants to be clear that they are exploring every possible option.

“Any boats that are on J dock or are in any type of jeopardy of being around the sea lions, and you don’t want your boat there, you come and talk to the Port and we will relocate your boat. Not a problem. The sea lions, historically, are here every year. They start coming in late February early March. First week of April, they’re typically always gone. So we’re talking about a relatively short window,” said Webster. The sea lions are drawn to the area due to the migration patterns of the herring that are their main source of food. The number of pinnipeds is not insignificant, and the commission has serious concerns about public safety and property damage. They can often attract onlookers who want to take pictures and get a glimpse of the creatures.

Documentary shot from the depths of Oregon wilderness screenings slated in April

Megan Rangel-Lynch hoists a 60-pound backpack to her shoulders and tightly fastens the waist-strap to her torso, her eyes wince, and she cautiously begins the 10-mile journey into Oregon’s Wild & Scenic Chetco River canyon. The 22 year-old from Southern California breathes deep and offers a deep sigh: “Back again.”

Megan’s story of backpacking and working 26 miles across the 180,000acre Kalmiopsis Wilderness Area is told through the 28-minute documentary “A Long Way to Nowhere,” directed by Siskiyou Mountain Club communications staff member Vince DiFrancesco. The nonprofit will host the domestic premiere the film on April 4 in Ashland, OR and then go on the road with community screenings up and down the Pacific Coast.

“A Long Way to Nowhere” was featured in the Tatras International Film Festival and received an honorable mention for best environmental film. Watch previews, get tickets for the premiere and details for the free screenings at siskiyoumountainclub.org/nowhere. If you represent a venue interested in hosting a free screening or would like to review the film, reach out to the Club’s executive director at gabe@siskiyoumountainclub.org.

Megan’s journey is intertwined with the story of her crew, a group of young Americans who find themselves in the middle of nowhere with no phones, no technology, and up against the biggest challenges of their lives. They face rough water crossings, hard labor in exposed areas recently burned by wildfire, and work days that start, and sometimes end, in the dark. The film includes interviews with Forest Service employees who provide context and history.

“A Long Way to Nowhere” captures

Sea lions, while cute aquatic mammals and emblematic of the Oregon Coast, are still dangerous wild animals. Like any such animal, you should not approach or antagonize them in any way. Feeding them should be avoided at all costs, as it can reinforce an association between people and food, creating further likelihood of incident or causing them to stay longer in the harbor.

Loneliness and aging discussion at Curry Public Library

Gold Beach, OR- Loneliness and isolation are common experiences for elderly people, especially for those who do not have nearby family members or who are not computer literate. What do you know about the elders in your life or in your neighborhood? Are they connected to their families in an enriching way? Do they belong to a caring community of some kind? This conversation is for elderly people and people who live near elders or have elderly people in their lives to explore questions, experiences, and obstacles to showing up for elderly people and to generate ideas for connection. This is the focus of Loneliness and Aging, a free conversation with Pamela Slaughter on Thursday, April 11 at 5:30pm. This event is hosted by Curry Public Library and sponsored by Oregon Humanities. If you are able, please RSVP on the library website. Pamela Slaughter is a lifelong Oregonian with varied interests. She retired from her career as an adult protective service investigator for Multnomah County, where she saw firsthand how devastating loneliness and isolation can be. Pamela is the founder and executive director of People of Color Outdoors, a nonprofit designed to help facilitate the reconnection of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to the outdoors. She is the author of the children’s book Hi! My Name is Robin!, published in 2020, which she hopes will encourage families to birdwatch together. Through the Conversation Project, Oregon Humanities offers free programs that engage community members in thoughtful and challenging conversations. Oregon Humanities (921 SW Washington, Suite 150; Portland, OR 97205) connects Oregonians to ideas that change lives and transform communities. More information about Oregon Humanities’ programs and publications, which include the Conversation Project, Consider This, Humanity in Perspective, Facilitation

Still stupid

First, it was a lady on a mobility scooter that costs the city $300,000. Then a recall took out most of the city government and the city manager was fired. And that cost a lot of money. Now, I read that the city is losing the fight with Saint Timothy’s. What is that going to cost? Hundreds of thousands? Again? Even more? Saint Timothy’s was the hero that took over health services for the state when the city and the county failed during COVID. They are there to help the unfortunate just as Jesus would. So how much is this latest screw up going to cost us? Tell me again why we did not have a special election? Tell me why the city just went back to being stupid again instead of giving us taxpayers a chance to have some say about how our money is spent. Maybe it’s time for another recall and a genuine special election! The rich get richer, the poor become homeless and the city is still stupid.

Roger Charles Brookings

God - 1, Brookings - 0

A federal judge has ruled for St. Timothy’s and against the City of Brookings to the tune of an estimated half million to possibly a million dollars in costs to the city, according to the word on the street. Who is going to pay for this? You are. You, me and our fellow taxpayers get to foot the bill on this one. This all started when, then City Manager, Janell Howard said, “Stop feeding them and they will go away.” So the idea was to shut down St. Tim’s and the homeless would go away. That obviously did not work. So maybe the city should send an invoice to Ms. Howard to pay our bill. It’s her error.. Maybe Mayor Hodges has a million or two in his pocket. He’s the one who allowed this illegal idea to go forth into his term. I’ll bet Councilor Fulton has plenty of cash in the bank, or maybe all the councilors can chip in; Just leave us taxpayers out of it.

The point is the city is passing illegal ordinances while playing a high stakes game of “chicken” with our money to challenge the laws of the United States. You and I should not be asked to pay for the city’s inability to work smart. But, we will pay and you should be outraged.

Ann Williams Brookings

Independent physician practices are disappearing

That’s bad for patients

BY DR. PAUL BERGGREEN Guest Column

Corporate juggernauts are coming to dominate the U.S. healthcare system.

UnitedHealth now employs 10% of all physicians in the United States. Hospitals signed up more than 58,000 new physician employees and acquired nearly 5,000 private practices between 2019 and the end of 2021. Amazon and CVS are investing heavily in adding doctors to their payrolls.

The gradual disappearance of independent physician practices is not in patients’ interests. Policymakers must ensure that our healthcare system does not discriminate against independent practices -- and unwittingly put them out of business.

The healthcare market has been consolidating for decades. As of 2021, more than half of doctors worked for hospitals or health systems, according to research conducted by Avalere Health for the Physicians Advocacy Institute.

Forty years ago, by contrast, roughly three-quarters of physicians worked in their own medical practices.

For doctors leaving private practice, employment can mean steadier pay, a larger corporate infrastructure to offer administrative support, and a source of new patient referrals.

But independent practice offers patients and the healthcare system many benefits. Research shows that independent physician practices have more success getting patients to follow a prescribed treatment plan and post significantly lower rates of preventable hospital admissions and readmissions. Their patients also report higher levels of satisfaction.

One study from researchers at Harvard found that the differences in performance between health system-affiliated and nonsystem physicians were small. But health systems charged much higher prices for physician services -- in some cases over 25% more.

Administrators of healthcare behemoths claim that consolidation allows for more efficient and cost-effective treatment for patients. But by buying up their

competitors, hospitals and health systems have gained the market power to command higher prices.

There are several ways policymakers can ensure the viability of independent physician practices -- and bring about a competitive marketplace that works to the advantage of patients.

First, Congress can fix the formula Medicare uses to pay doctors. When adjusted for inflation, Medicare reimbursement for physicians has sunk 30% since 2001.

Independent physicians’ costs haven’t decreased during that period. The cost of running a practice is up nearly 50%.

For comparison, Medicare reimbursement for hospitals has increased in line with inflation since 2001.

The combination of pay cuts, increased costs, and Medicare’s structural bias in favor of hospitals makes it harder for independent physicians to compete against hospital-owned facilities. Independent doctors deserve a level playing field.

Earlier this year, six senators -- three Republicans and three Democrats -announced that they’d work on legislation that would “make changes to the current Medicare physician payment system to ensure financial stability for providers, improve patient outcomes, promote access to quality care, and incentivize the utilization of emerging health care technology.”

In the House, a bipartisan group of 82 members of Congress has endorsed a measure that would index physician pay under Medicare to inflation.

Approaches like these would help ensure that independent physician practices can continue to provide the high-quality, cost-efficient care patients are looking for -- and push back against the broader consolidation trend that has taken hold in the healthcare market.

Dr. Paul Berggreen is Board Chair and President of the American Independent Medical Practice Association. He is also a gastroenterologist in Phoenix. This piece originally ran in the Las Vegas ReviewJournal.

Merkley Monthly: Shoring up investments in Oregon’s ports

Oregon’s ports are not only vital for our state— they’re critical to America. Just think back to the pandemic, when dozens of container ships had to wait to dock off the West Coast and Americans across the country felt the effects. Fertilizer, furniture, electronics, clothing, cars, crops, and timber are just a few of the many goods that move through Oregon’s 23 small and coastal public ports every day to businesses and store shelves around the world.

Our ports also are home to commercial fishermen, crabbers, and recreational businesses, seafood processors and marina operators, not to mention thousands of workers in local communities. And our ports provide critical infrastructure for

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

Wednesday April 10:

T’ai Chi Chetco Activity Center 9:00am – 10:30am

Line dance lessons Elks Lodge

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

The Walking Group Azalea Park 11:00am

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

Thursday April 11:

disaster response and recovery, so that first responders and emergency supplies can get where they’re needed fast. That’s why I’ve worked hard to bring home federal dollars to maintain and upgrade our ports for the next generation— especially our small ports that have too often been overlooked in the past, like the $20 million I secured for workforce development at small shipyards. These investments will help our ports be safer, more efficient, and support more good-paying, local jobs.

Here are three examples of recent investments by the federal government in Oregon’s ports. In Clatsop County, the Port of Astoria received over $26 million from the federal government for critical repairs

Bridge Chetco Activity Center 11:45am

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

Friday April 12:

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

Unit Souzou: “Constant State of Otherness” Betty Green Event Center at Elk Valley Casino 7:00pm

Presented by DNACA, a multi-layered spectacle, infused with the pulsating rhythms of taiko, the graceful movements of Japanese folk dance, soul-stirring melodies, and poignant personal narratives. Tickets are available at Del Norte Office Supply in Crescent City, online at DNACA. Eventbrite.com. For more information contact DNACA at 707-464-1336 or office@dnaca.net.

to Pier 2 West, which is a major hub for seafood processing and commerce. In Coos County, the Coquille Indian Tribe received $7.7 million to repair and extend docks and install a shore power outlet box to the wharf so folks won’t need to rely on idling diesel engines. And, in Lincoln County, the Port of Newport received $3.8 million to build more laydown and storage space, increase security, and make repairs to docks and pilings at the Newport International Terminal.

The Port of Garibaldi, in Tillamook County, was awarded $62 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to perform critical repairs on the struggling south jetty, but more is needed to ensure safe passage in and out of the Port. And I just secured an

Saturday April 13:

VFW Post 966 meeting 10:30am – 12:00pm

Wartime veterans are encouraged to join. Help us save our Post, buy a brick. For more information call: 541-412-6236.

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

Live music by Cisco & Daltrey 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Open to the Public. Come support the Grange and local vendors. Indoor tables and outdoor space available for rent. For more information on renting space or a table, call and leave message for Sharon at 541-469-3404 or text Linda at 541-661-0059.

Monday April 15:

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.

Tuesday April 16:

Brookings-Harbor Garden Club Work Party

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

Come see how you can help.

additional $748,000 communityinitiated project to allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue dredging the federal navigation channel and will keep push for funding to finish repairs on the jetty to ensure its safety and economic security. I also secured $720,000 for another one of these critical projects to continue essential maintenance dredging for the Port of Coos Bay for safer navigation. To be sure, there is still more to do for our ports. I’ll keep fighting for Coos Bay’s transformative container port project, which would be a game changer for the region and the nation. These kinds of targeted investments in Oregon’s small ports and large shipyards have a huge return on investment for so many parts of our state’s

economy. Thriving ports are essential for good-paying jobs and strong coastal communities, and I’ll continue to fight to keep Oregon’s ports and economy growing strong.

Bridge Chetco Activity Center 11:45am

Line Dancing

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

Wednesday April 17:

T’ai Chi Chetco Activity Center 9:00am – 10:30am

Line dance lessons Elks Lodge

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

The Walking Group Azalea Park 11:00am

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

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.

A Long Way to Nowhere, Journey across Oregon’s Kalmiopsis Wilderness Gold Beach Library, 94341 3rd Street, Gold Beach 6:00 pm

A documentary by Vincent DiFrancesco. Megan’s journey is intertwined with the story of her crew, a group of young Americans who find themselves in the middle of nowhere with no phones, no technology, and up against the biggest challenges of their lives. They face rough water crossings, hard labor in exposed areas recently burned by wildfire, and workdays that start, and sometimes end, in the dark. The film includes interviews with Forest Service employees who provide context and history.

Thursday April 18:

Bridge Chetco Activity Center 11:45am

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

Friday April 19:

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

Saturday April 20: VFW Post 966 meeting

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

Monthly Potluck Chetco Activity Center, 550 Chetco Lane 4:30pm Bring your own or enough to share, either way, we share community and friendship.

Monday April 22: 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.

Azalea Quilters Guild 16063 Driftwood Lane 5:30pm Monthly meeting.

Tuesday April 23:

Brookings-Harbor Garden Club Work Party Brookings Botanical Garden 10:00am – 11:30am

Come see how you can help.

Bridge Chetco Activity Center 11:45am

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

WE SUPPORT SHERIFF JOHN WARD

When considering candidates for sheriff, John Ward stands head and shoulders above the field. He checks all the boxes for professional competency through both training and experience. In fact, John Ward is the only candidate on your ballot who possesses all the statutory qualifications to serve as an Oregon sheriff. But there is more to John Ward than his professional qualifications. There is what we know about him as a person.

• He is a life-long member of the Curry County community, with time away only to serve in the U.S. Navy

• He has served the people of this county as a deputy, Sgt., Lt. and as our sheriff

• He is a quiet and humble man who is known by his actions

• He is a hands-on sheriff who does it all--as likely to attend a state-level legislative meeting as to leave his office to handle a radio call, supervise a hostage situation, participate in search and rescue or to help his patrol deputies by serving civil papers

• He has proven his personal courage and commitment to his people many times, as when he helped rescue in a single incident one of his deputies and a young boy both of whom were in peril in the ocean

• He is one of those rare people who leads by example

• He continues every day to demonstrate caring, honesty, commitment to service and humility

He has earned the respect of those who know him, and he has earned the votes we proudly give to reelect him as Curry County Sheriff.

Bruce and Georgia Cockerham

Brookings

Oregon governor signs sweeping drug addiction proposal into law

BY BEN BOTKIN Oregon Capital Chronicle

Last week Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law the sweeping measure the Oregon Legislature passed to combat the state’s fentanyl drug addiction and overdose crisis.

Kotek previously had said she would sign House Bill 4002, which was a centerpiece proposal of the short session. The law puts in place a new misdemeanor penalty for possession of small amounts of hard drugs, with opportunities for defendants to avoid jail if they enroll in programs that aid in their recovery and potential treatment.

In a letter to legislative

leaders, Kotek said the state needs to have a carefully coordinated implementation to work as intended.

“Success of this policy framework hinges on the ability of implementing partners to commit to deep coordination at all levels,” Kotek wrote in her letter to Senate President Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego and House Speaker Julie Fahey, D-Eugene.

The new law will put $211 million towards a variety of court and treatment programs, including new and expanded residential treatment facilities, recovery houses and programs for counties to

set up so-called deflection programs that people can participate in to avoid jail and criminal charges after an interaction with police. So far, 23 of Oregon’s 36 counties have agreed to set up those programs, which are not mandatory.

The new misdemeanor penalty starts in September, with jail time only required when defendants violate or fail their probation.

The misdemeanor penalty unwinds the drug decriminalization of Measure 110, which Oregon voters passed in 2020. Measure 110 put a $100 citation system in place with no criminal penalty for possession of small amounts of hard

drugs. But the new law also keeps in place the provision of Measure 110

Welcome to Brookings sign, littering

• 12:23 1000 block of Parkview Dr, civil problem

• 13:54 City water tower, criminal trespass

• 16:09 700 block of Chetco Ave, theft

• 17:42 500 block of Ransom Ave, dispute/ fight

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

• 20:53 1600 block of Hwy 101 N, theft

• 13:50 98100 block of W Benham Ln, fire alarm

• 21:21 96400 block of Alder Ridge Rd, dispute/ fight

• 21:58 96500 block of Cape Ferrelo Rd, juvenile problem

Wednesday, 3/27

• 10:50 300 block of 5th St, disorderly conduct

• 13:00 400 block of Pine St, assist public

• 13:08 300 block of 5th St, traffic crash

• 13:47 600 block of Hawthorn St, fire

• 14:51 300 block of Marine Dr, violation of city ordinance

• 16:32 400 block of Alder St, suspicious conditions

• 21:00 16300 block of Lower Harbor Rd, traffic crash

• 21:27 Chetco and Ransom, DUII

• 23:08 6900 block of Oakwood Ct, dispute/ fight

Thursday, 3/28

• 8:11 1300 block of Chetco Ave, civil problem

• 9:39 1200 block of Chetco Ave, burglary

• 12:14 Oceanview and Lopez, tree down

• 13:05 Railroad and Center, traffic crash

• 15:53 800 block of Chetco Ave, criminal trespass

• 17:31 800 block of Chetco Ave, dispute/fight

• 19:50 300 block of 5th St, suspicious conditions

• 21:46 500 block of 5th St, criminal trespass

• 22:14 500 block of Chetco Ln, violation of restraining order

• 23:03 1200 block of Chetco Ave, warrant service

• 23:28 97800 block of Court St, violation of restraining order

Friday, 3/29

• 3:16 16300 block of Grootendorst Ln, theft

• 5:32 1100 block of Chetco Ave, criminal trespass

• 9:26 600 block of Hemlock St, suspicious conditions

• 9:43 00 block of Ross Rd, criminal trespass

• 12:00 700 block of Old County Rd, criminal mischief

• 12:30 600 block of Old County Rd, assist public

• 13:05 300 block of 5th St, theft

• 14:37 1200 block of Collis Ln,

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reference for all purposes to this Notice and Invitation to Bid. The project proposals submitted must include a single cost breakdown for the Runway 18-36 Rehabilitation, Marking, and Lighting Upgrades. The project includes the following elements of work along with additional work in support of the following:

1. Mill and Overlay of Runway 18-36 (~5,000 ft x 150-ft, omitting the area within the Runway 12-30 RSA)

2. Mill and Overlay of Taxiway B North connector segment

3. Medium Intensity Runway Light System - Replacement of light units

4. Guidance Signs Improvements

It is the policy of the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority to provide for the procurement of environmentally preferable products, including reusable, reused, recycled, and composted products. The Border Coast Regional Airport Authority, its departments, staff, and contractors must specify and utilize these products whenever practical.

4. Contract Documents. Contract bid documents will be available on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Copies of the documents may be reviewed or obtained through download from the Qwest CDN website: https://www. questcdn.com/.

Project Reference Number:

BCRAA-AIP048, or Quest

CDN Number: 9060246

Interested parties may view the bidding documents at no cost prior to becoming a plan-holder after registering on the website. To download the documents and become a plan-holder, there is a $22.00 charge. Plan-holders receive notification of addenda and bid updates. Documents can also be reviewed at the airport administration office. For questions and assistance regarding downloading or obtaining documents contact: Ryan Cooley, Airport Director, Ph: 707-464-7288, Option Press 2, Email: ryan. cooley@co.del-norte.ca.us

disadvantaged business enterprises or airport concession disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and no businesses will be discriminated against On the grounds of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability in consideration for an award. The proposed contract is funded in part by the Federal Aviation Administration and therefore is subject to the following federal regulations:

a. Buy American Preference

b. Foreign Trade Restrictions

c. Davis Bacon

d. Affirmative Action

e. Government-wide Debarment and Suspension

f. Government-wide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace

g. Registration with the System for Award Management Additional regulations apply and are contained in the contract documents.

5. License and Registration Requirements. This is a public works project. Bidder is hereby notified that no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited exceptions. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. The successful bidder must have a valid California contractor’s license and be able to produce evidence of the appropriate classification(s). The appropriate classification for this work

that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement,

Hensley - 1/6 interest.

v. SCOTT L. HENSLEY (Kenneth’s’ nephew, son of Brother, Glenn Everett Hensley - 1/6 interest.

6. KENNETH M. HENSLEY (Francis’ son) 1/4 interest in the 42681 Arizona Street real property described herein above was never deeded out in the appropriate percentages by the Personal Representative, LYLE B. HENSLEY, who then passed away on May 25, 2018.

7. There has been no administration of LYLE BYRON HENSLEY’S Estate. He leaves behind two daughters who would be entitled to his Intestate Estate in 50/50 equal shares, including his percentage of ownership he was to receive in the 42681 Arizona Street property. Lyle’s two heirs are:

i. LISA HENSLEY, KNA: LISA COX.

ii. JEANIE HENSLEY.

8. If the Arizona Street property had been deeded out accordingly in all three of the above estates, ownership would be as follows:

i. LISA HENSLEY, KNA: LISA COX- 0.1666 interest (1/6).

ii. JEANIE HENSLEY 0.1666 interest (1/6).

iii. NICKOLAS B. HENSELY 0.3333 interest (1/3).

iv. KYLE E. HENSLEY 0.1666 interest (1/6).

v. SCOTT L. HENSLEY 0.1666 interest (1/6).

9. Plaintiff, JEANIE HENSLEY owns the Manufactured Structure that sits on 42861 Arizona Street, Port Orford, Oregon. She has been taking care of the property and paying the taxes and insurance on the entirety of the property since 2018 to present. This process is necessary to cure prior title defects and vest title into Plaintiff, JEANIE HENSLEY. 10. The known heirs/ devisees of the FRANCIS MARIE BARRINGTON, KENNETH MELVIN HENSLEY, and LYLE BYRON HENSLEY, all may claim some estate, right, title, lien, or interest in the property described above and however all known heirs/devisees have notified Plaintiff that they would be willing to sign a Quitclaim Deed and Release, granting any interest they may own to Plaintiff, JEANIE HENSLEY, the tittle company requires all known and unknown heirs/ devisees to be named as Defendants in this suit to produce a clean title.

11. Defendants including ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT

HEREIN claims are without merit and Defendants have no estate, title, claim, lien or interest in the real property or any portion thereof.

12. Plaintiff has no plain, speedy or adequate remedy at law. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays for a Judgment:

1. Quieting title to the property in favor of Plaintiff, free of any estate, title, lien or interest in the property on the part of any and all Defendants, including all known and unknown heirs/ devisees;

2.

Jet Boats

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will start at 10 am on Saturday May 4th which will determine starting order for the races on Sunday the 5th. Gold Beach Rogue River will be the site for racing on Sunday, then the teams will be going to Bandon on Monday May 6th for the next day of racing from Bandon to Coquille & back. Tuesday will be a day for the racing teams to work on their boats, test the rivers or take in the spectacular sites in our beautiful area. Wednesday will take the racing teams to Klamath CA for a day of racing on the Klamath River. The Redwood Hotel & Casino will be

make required monthly payments under

Note secured by

Deed [past due and owing are each of monthly payments in the sum of $2,500.00 (excluding the $8.75 buyer’s fee owed to the collection escrow company) from October 1, 2023, through January 1, 2024,(4 such payments totaling $10,000.00, as of 1/10/2024)[Note: an additional fee of $5.00 is charged to payment by bank transfer; and in some instances an additional 3rd party processing fee of 3% of the payment amount is charged, depending on the manner of payment (e.g. over the phone using a debit or credit card)]; b) make payment of a buyer’s

monthly escrow payment processing fee of $8.75 with each monthly payment (4 such payments totaling $35.00, as of 1/10/2024); c) make payment of late fees in the amount of $125.00 for each monthly payment not made by the 15th of the month, (3 of such late fees for a combined total of $375.00, as of 1/10/2024);

d) pay real property taxes timely when due and before delinquent (such taxes are accrued and unpaid for each of the tax years 2023-24, in the sum of $1,448.75, plus interest and penalties, until paid current; and e) failure to provide and continuously maintain insurance on the buildings, providing to the Trust Deed Beneficiary the policies and other evidence of such insurance.

5. The sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed are the principal balance of $192,825.86, [see, paragraph 4(a), above regarding past due payments], plus accrued interest on the principal

portion thereof at the rate of 6% from September 1, 2023, until paid, plus buyer’s escrow processing fees, plus late fees, plus trustee’s and attorney’s fees costs and fees incurred, plus such other sums as Beneficiary may advance for the benefit of Grantor and protection of the property-i.e. real property taxes, insurance premiums, etc. 6.The Beneficiary has and does hereby elect to sell the property to satisfy the obligation. 7. The property will be sold in the manner prescribed by law on the 30th day of May, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. standard time as established by ORS 187.110, outside of the public entrance to the Curry County Courthouse, 29821 Ellensburg Avenue, Gold Beach, Oregon, 97444, Curry County, Oregon. 8. Interested persons are notified of the right under ORS 86.778 to have this proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment of the entire amount then due, other

than such portion as would not then be due had no default occurred, together with costs, trustee and attorney’s fees, and by curing any other default complained of in this Notice, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. 9. 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. 10.In construing

the site of the Show & Shine for Klamath from 2-4pm. Thursday will be a travel, rest, testing, site seeing day for the teams. Friday & Saturday the 10th & 11th brings the races back to Gold Beach for two action packed days of racing, where the competition will get intense for which team will bring home the title of “2024 World Jet Boat Champion”. The weeklong event will conclude with another ticketed event, the Awards Dinner at the Event Center on Saturday starting at 6pm. This truly is a “World” event as the wild rivers coast will be host to teams from New Zealand, Mexico, Canada and the US including teams from Idaho, Washington &

Oregon with some local favorites. Although final numbers aren’t in yet, it is anticipated to have 35 racing teams and their families visiting and enjoying our spectacular coast. Roger Preston, the 2023 World Jet Boat Champion, will be making the trek from New Zealand to try to take the 2024 title on US soil. These teams will travel thousands of miles to bring adrenaline filled excitement to our area.

Don’t be making the mistake that these are the same jet boats that make daily tourist treks on the Rogue. What you will see is specially designed boats for speed and maneuverability, which requires exceptional skill and expertise to navigate these high-

powered machines in record times. Four classes of boats will take to the water with engines ranging from 405 – 1,350 hp, reaching speeds of 80-130+ mph. Each boat is manned by a driver and navigator.

For more information on the upcoming races, including segments on what jet boat racing is about, the rules, what you might see, good places to view the races, how a winner is determined, stats on the driving teams and their boats, racing results follow Southern Oregon Power Boat Association on Facebook or visit the website at southernoregonpba.org.

Hope to see everyone at the races cheering for their favorite boat and racing team.

Documentary

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just eight days of the crew’s three-month tour restoring trails fading from the region’s public lands. “I asked myself why a lot,” Megan says in an interview on film. She struggles to find meaning in the work, choking up at times. “But it would take a lot for me to call it quits.”

Ryan Roehl was a 2024 intern on the Wilderness Corps who had just graduated from Southern Oregon University’s Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). He used the 2024 trail season to fill a short gap before reporting to the U.S. Army. Ryan admits he underestimated the work at first. “It was a bit of a slap in the face,” he says. But “it’s

the most beautiful place I’ve ever been.” “I can’t wait to see how it turned out,” adds Megan, who plans to attend the premiere April 4, along with a handful of her 2024 crew mates. Ryan hopes to join them if he can get time off from his day job as a tank officer. It will be the first time both of them see the film they are featured in.

Dates and details: Each screening includes a short introduction

OSU scientists discover metal capable of removing carbon dioxide from air

By ALEX BAUMHARDT Oregon Capital Chronicle

A metal found in the Earth’s crust could be used to attract and remove climate-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Oregon State University scientists studying ways to filter greenhouse gases from the air recently discovered that when molecules of the metal vanadium are bound with oxygen molecules as peroxide, they can pull carbon dioxide from the air. The carbon molecules can be siphoned off using a small amount of energy that’s then funneled into other uses, like making limestone for buildings or

enhancing the atmospheric carbon in greenhouses, accelerating plant growth.

The process could help improve nascent technologies in capturing carbon dioxide from the air to slow the impacts of global climate change. The discovery was published in the journal of the Royal Society of Chemistry in December.

Carbon dioxide is responsible for about two-thirds of the atmospheric heating causing global climate change, and it is primarily released in the burning of fossil fuels for energy, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Vanadium is often added to steel to strengthen it, and is found in many other minerals such as iron ore, and is often mined alongside uranium. May Nyman, the Oregon State chemistry professor who led the research, said vanadium and peroxide could be used in filters behind industrial fans to trap the carbon dioxide.

“It’s not a magic elixir. It’s new science. It’s a new approach. It’s a new tool,” she said.

This discovery could eventually help slow the Earth’s heating when paired with rapid decarbonization in the transportation sector and with the expansion and improved health of the Earth’s own

carbon dioxide magnets: forests, grasslands, wetlands and other natural plant-rich ecosystems. “There needs to be a balance of everything: conservation, forests, marshes, new technologies,” Nyman said. “We’re adding another tool to the toolbox. We’re adding knowledge, and understanding the reaction of removing carbon dioxide from the air.” She and

Katie Godino

Katie Godino passed peacefully at her home in Brookings March 2, at age 92, with her niece, Lisa, by her side.

In 1953, at Hughes Aircraft, as she was walking up the stairwell met a handsome man walking down. She said, ‘those brown eyes of his melted her heart that very instant’. He asked her for a date that day, and the rest is history. She and David were married for 67 years, before his passing in 2021. They had a wonderful marriage, with many trips to Europe, their special place was Italy.

Katie was known for her ability to throw a wonderful party at the drop of a hat. An excellent and a gracious hostess. Katie was the epitome of grace and elegance.

She left behind a wonderful circle of close friends. Jaime and Maria Silva held a special place in her heart, along with Al Rosichelli, who passed last year.

We’d like to thank Arnold at Zolas, Amber at Uptown Salon, Marisol at Panchos, and Diane at Reflections for always treating Katie like a queen.

Mary Jane DuFay

Maria San Juanita DuFay departed from this earth to be with our Lord on March 23, 2024, in Springfield, Oregon surrounded by her husband James DuFay, her children, and her siblings. Mary was a devout Catholic, where she was a member of Star of the Sea Catholic Church Parish. Mary was a prayerful person and a wonderful role model in the Christian faith. Mary is preceded in death by her late husband Ernesto Sanchez Sr. and her parent’s Roberto and Angelita Trevino.

Mary was born May 1, 1954 in La Grulla, Texas to Roberto and Angelita Trevino. She moved to Washington with her family for work in agriculture. She later moved to Crescent City, CA where she met and married James DuFay. They later moved to Brookings Oregon.

The Vigil and Holy Rosary were held at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 2804 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301 on April 3rd. The Holy Funeral Mass was held at Saint Patrick Parish, 1320

Merkley, Wyden announce over $4 million coming to Oregon for ecosystem restoration

Major investments coming to Oregon from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced a total of $4.4 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be coming to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon Office to support eight ecosystem restoration projects around the state over the next several years. These projects build on proven programs and partnerships to protect wildlife and natural resources, while creating good-paying jobs to strengthen local communities.

W. Henry St. Pasco, WA, 99301 on April 4th. Internment at City View Cemetery, 1300 N. Oregon Avenue Pasco, WA, 99301.

“Oregon’s diverse landscapes—our forests, coastline, rivers, mountains, high desert, and other natural treasures—are what make this state such a special place to live,” said Merkley, Chairman of the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, which oversees funding for the Bureau of Land Management. “Climate chaos and human actions are threatening the permanent loss of plants and wildlife that have defined Oregon. These Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds will be used to protect, conserve, and restore Oregon’s critical habitats and ecosystems around the state so it remains the best place in the world for future generations.”

“Funding ecosystem restoration is critical to combating the effects of the climate crisis and preserving the beautiful outdoors that Oregonians know and love,” Wyden said. “The positives of investing in our outdoor spaces always outweigh the negatives, and I will continue to fight for more resources to support restoration efforts.”

funding

As per her request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers please send a donation in her name to the South Coast Humane Society in Brookings. We are at peace knowing she is now reunited with her beloved David.

Girl Scout Troop 30541 embarks on communitysupport missions during Girl Scout Week

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and leadership, the Girl Scout Troop 30541 in Gold Beach demonstrated their commitment to service and kindness through two impactful projects during Girl Scout Week, March 10-16.

The troop, consisting of Juniors, Ambassadors, Daisies, and Brownies, took on initiatives that not only provided immediate support to local needs but also showcased the empowerment and leadership at the core of Girl Scouting. The Juniors and Ambassadors focused their efforts on supporting both people and animals in need. Their thoughtful journey began with a visit to the local food bank to understand the most needed items. This research guided their generous donation of 135 pounds of food to the food bank and an additional 150 pounds of dog food split between the food bank and the Wild Rivers Animal Shelter. This initiative reflected the troop’s dedication to leading with empathy, ensuring that both community members and their furry friends received support. Simultaneously, the Daisies and Brownies embarked on a project filled with warmth and celebration. They took the initiative to welcome the first baby girl born after the Girl Scout birthday on March 12th with a “baby basket.” This project was entirely led by

the young scouts, from the conceptualization to the execution, including budgeting, planning, and personalizing the basket with handmade cards and necessary baby items. The addition of Girl Scout cookies for the new mom added a sweet touch to their thoughtful gesture. The lucky recipient, Meriah Timm and her newborn daughter, welcomed into this world by her loving family on March 21st, will receive this token of love and support.

Early registration for Kindergarten announced

Get ready for Kindergarten Round-Up

It’s that exciting time when we welcome new kindergarten students for the upcoming fall semester. Early registration is crucial. It allows you to get answers to your questions, assists us in planning for the correct number of students, and gives you a chance to participate in our Kindergarten Academy orientation sessions during the summer.

Important Registration

Information: Age Requirement: Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2024, to enroll in kindergarten. Registration

Documents Needed: Please prepare two copies of your child’s birth certificate and ensure you have either up-todate immunization records or completed vaccine exemption paperwork. Deadline for

Starting April 10, you can register your future kindergartner online via a link on our website. For those who prefer in-person interaction, we’re hosting a drive-up event at Kalmiopsis Elementary, specifically at the gym and cafeteria entrance on Easy Street, on April 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. Should it rain, we’ll move the event indoors. Don’t Miss Our Information Packet Pickup on April 10th, 2-6 p.m. Come Meet Us.

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Registration: Complete all required online paperwork by April 26, 2024, to ensure your child’s spot in kindergarten. Mark your calendars and prepare your documents to ensure a smooth registration process for your child’s first big step in their educational journey!

In her letter, Kotek said she has met with leaders from across the state –including prosecutors, public defenders, mental health providers, courts and law enforcement – who will be involved in setting up the new programs to try to steer drug users toward recovery. ‘One strategy’ While counties will have flexibility to determine what their programs

The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers Association, District 5 is hosting a Jamboree in BrookingsHarbor April 19th and 20th at the Chetco Grange in Harbor. The activities begin on Friday with jamming all day. Excellent musician members from all over the state come. The public is invited to participate in jamming on acoustic stringed instruments like fiddles, banjos, and guitars. Woodwinds, brass, and

percussion are not permitted. On Saturday there will be a stage show from 1 to 3 PM with more jamming to follow. Admission is free, Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers is a non-profit 501(c)3 founded in 1964, and donations are accepted. There will be a raffle with many unique items, and also food trucks. For more information please call 541 572 5532 or 541 808 2493.

look like, Kotek said it’s important to balance local community program designs with the need for statewide consistency.

is “one strategy” to reduce the disproportionate impact on communities of color –and reduce the number of court records that need to be sealed.

Noting that House Bill 4002 encourages law enforcement to prioritize deflection without an arrest, Kotek said this approach

“Simplification and standardization of court and other administrative processes will help reduce confusion and support successful completion of programs necessary to achieve future expungement,” Kotek said. Under the law, no charges are filed when someone enters deflection. For those who are charged with the misdemeanor in court and convicted, the case will be expunged after completion of probation.

Advocates and public defenders have warned House Bill 4002 has potential complications that could harm people in addiction rather than help

them. For example, the state already has a lack of public defenders, a lack of addiction treatment options to help people, and the state’s own analysis found the law could disproportionately put people of color in jail.

And people could inadvertently end up in jail in other ways under the new misdemeanor charge, such as if they don’t show up in court and are charged with failure to appear, which carries up to 364 days in jail. Kotek said she’s directed state agencies to make the new law work as seamlessly and as fairly as possible.

“Implementation of House Bill 4002 will be complex, but committing to clarity and coordination is one way to improve its likelihood of long-term

success,” Kotek wrote.

For example, she has directed the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to use certification forms that clearly show when someone has completed deflection to create consistency across different jurisdictions.

Kotek said the Oregon Department of Corrections will “exhaust nonjail opportunities for misdemeanor sanctions.” She’s also directed the Oregon Public Defense Commission and Criminal Justice Commission to collaborate and share data about trends and new cases as the programs start.

In the long-term, Kotek said, her office is working on strategies to bolster the behavioral health care workforce, which is key to access and care.

Both projects underscore the Girl Scouts’ ethos of fostering leadership among its members. By engaging in these girl-led initiatives, Troop 30541 not only contributed positively to their community but also gained valuable lessons in planning, teamwork, and empathy. These endeavors serve as a testament to the empowering environment that Girl Scouting provides, encouraging young girls to take charge, make decisions, and lead with kindness. As Gold Beach reflects on the success of these projects, it’s clear that Troop 30541’s dedication to service and leadership has made a significant impact. These young female leaders of Gold Beach are not just participating in their community; they are actively shaping it for the better, proving that even the smallest hands can make a big difference.