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Millions pledged for crisis care and addiction

BEN BOTKIN

Oregon Capital Chronicle

Pilot Guest Article

On some fronts, the Oregon Legislature took immediate action to address the state’s behavioral health and addiction crises. On another front, lawmakers avoided direct action by creating a task force to discuss solutions.

For example, lawmakers passed an expansive proposal that would make opioid overdose reversal medication more widely available in different settings, like public schools and buildings. They also passed a 40-cent monthly phone tax to pay for a new crisis hotline, 988. But other decisions will take more time to play out: They formed a task force to look at alcohol taxes and addiction programs rather than raise the beer and wine tax to pay for recovery programs.

Though the 2023 legislative session is wrapped up, Oregon remains in the throes of a complex set of behavioral health and addiction crises. Residential treatment options for people grappling with behavioral health issues are limited, with more demand for beds than availability. The opioid addiction crisis – and deaths from overdoses – are on the rise in Oregon, with lethal fentanyl widely available.

Advocates and lawmakers agree that years of work lie ahead for Oregon’s behavioral health system.

Residential treatment

Through different bills, state lawmakers have allocated money to expand residential treatment facilities for people who need mental health or addiction treatment services.

They include: $50 million in lottery bond funding to expand residential treatment for people with severe mental illness. That came through Senate Bill 5506, an end-of-session budget proposal.

$15 million to expand facilities that treat children and adults with drug or alcohol addiction is included in Senate Bill 5525, which Gov. Tina Kotek has not yet signed.

It’s unclear how many people those budget items might help. The Oregon Health Authority officials didn’t provide the Capital Chronicle with an estimate of the number of beds they expect to add.

But lawmakers want to track where the money goes – and what the needs will be. Senate Bill 5525 requires the agency to prepare a report showing how many behavioral health facility beds the system has and how the money has expanded the system. That report is due by Feb. 1, 2025 and will go to the Legislature’s joint budget committee as the next long session starts. “We will know how much more residential treatment capacity we

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FENTANYL CRISIS

This is the third incident of a double death from fentanyl overdose in two years

The big city drug epidemic has made its way to Curry County.

John Ward, Curry County Sheriff

Two more deaths from drug overdose have been reported in Curry County. Both adults were found in the same residence on Coverdell Road July 29. The preliminary investigation indicates the cause of death is likely Fentanyl.

According to Curry County Sherriff John Ward this is the third incidence of a double death from Fentanyl overdose in the last two years.

“The big city drug epidemic has made its way to Curry County” Ward said.

The city of Brookings has also experienced this problem, “we’ve seen a dramatic increase in both abuse and deaths.” said Lt. Donny Dotson of the Brookings Police Department.

According to Dotson, the following figures show the dramatic rise in fentanyl overdose calls in the city:

Jan. 1, 2023 – July 4, 2023

31 reported Jan. 2, 2022 – July 4, 2222

14 reported Jan.1, 2021 – July 4, 2021

1 reported Curry Health Network Chief

Executive Officer Ginny Williams said, “we’ve seen a staggering increase,” of substance abuse, particularly since the passage of proposition 110, decriminalizing the use of hard drugs such as heroin, methedrine, and cocaine, but the recent spike in fentanyl cases has been especially notable of late.

In a press release from the sheriff, Ward stated, “It did not appear either person intended on ingesting Fentanyl but had used another substance that had been contaminated with it. This happens frequently and can be completely unintentional. It’s as easy as reusing saida bag that once contained fentanyl to sell a different drug. That cross contamination alone is enough to cause a fatal overdose.”

Another grave concern with fentanyl is that it is frequently mixed with Xylazine, which is not counteracted by Naloxone as is fentanyl according to Dr. Albert McClain, Chief of Surgery at Sutter Coast Hospital.

Naloxone is carried by most law enforcement officers and first responders. It is also dispensed

cost-free by numerous community organizations.

Xylazine is a veterinary tranquilizer not approved for human use, and commonly used as a horse anesthetic. It is not a controlled substance in the United States. It is another dangerous drug whose use has spiked in recent years.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that “the presence of xylazine in drugs tested in labs increased in every region of the United States from 2020-2021, with the largest increase in the South. Studies from specific areas found similar increases.

One study from 10 cities in the United States showed xylazine was involved in less than 1% of drug overdose deaths in 2015 and in nearly 7% in 2020. In samples from eight syringe service programs in Maryland tested between 2021 and 2022, xylazine was found in almost 80% of drug samples that contained opioids. “ According to a local veterinarian it has a very narrow range of therapeutic safety.

Incumbents win Coos-Curry Co-Op seats

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After a long and often heated election cycle, voters in CoosCurry Electric Cooperative overwhelmingly voted for no change.

Just more than 2,600 voters cast ballots with incumbents Cheryl McMahan and Daryl Robinson coasting to re-election.

The election for the board of directors’ seats was debated heavily largely due to the current board’s decision to move the co-op into the home Internet market. Many of The Pilot readers submitted Letters to the Editor expressing their views for the candidates.

Challengers Sue Gold and

Gayle Wilcox decried the move, saying that taking on debt to open Beacon Broadband put the entire co-op and its members at risk. During the election, the challengers said the co-op members, as owners of the organization, were personally on the hook if Beacon Broadband

was not successful.

They also said there is enough competition in Coos and Curry counties, with for-profit companies such as Ziply Fiber and Spectrum offering high-speed Internet in the counties.

But when the voters made their decision, they opted to keep the board in place. In the Southern District 1 and 2 seat, which covers the Brookings

and Harbor areas, McMahan received 1,663 votes to 883 for Sue Gold. Gold is a former county commissioner, but that experience did not sway voters.

In District 4, which includes the Port Orford and Langlois areas, Robinson received 1,502 votes to 850 for Wilcox.

According to a press release from the co-op, the CCEC board of directors’ election was administered by SBS DirectVote, an independent election service vendor with an established election process. SBS has a sophisticated chain-of-custody for election mailings to ensure accuracy and the highest level of security. Elected directors will each serve three-year terms.

Officials say they are seeing fentanyl mixed with xylazine, a horse tranquilizer, which is impervious to Naloxone.

Naloxone is used to reverse an overdose by blocking the effects of opioids and stabilize breathing.

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Cheryl McMahan

Daryl Robinson

Road, bridge projects underway

JEREMY C. RUARK

Country Media, Inc.

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports the following projects:

Curry County

U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 300-301 (Port Orford), Garrison Slough to Cemetery Loop

Road paving and pedestrian improvements ($4.35 million)

This project will pave U.S. 101 through Port Orford, replace ADA curb ramps at 15 intersections and make other safety improvements.

Watch for construction along U.S. 101 through Port Orford. This work will involve shoulder closures and intermittent flagging.

U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 304.7, Soil nail project

This project will stabilize the slope along the west side of the highway.

Watch for intermittent

lane closures and expect brief delays. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes. All work is expected to be completed by August 1.

U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 312, Arizona

Slide repair

Watch for intermittent lane closures 12 miles south of Port Orford due to repairs on the Arizona Slide. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes. Expect brief delays.

Coos County

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Brookings Police

June 27

• Someone on Pioneer Road reported suspicious conditions.

• An assault was reported on Fir Street.

June 28

• An assault was reported on Lucky Lane.

• A parking violation was reported on Fleet Street.

• A city ordinance violation was reported on Pine Street.

• A water problem was reported on Park Avenue.

• A stolen vehicle was recovered on Chetco Avenue.

• An assault was reported on Old Country Road.

• A loud noise was reported on Collis Lane.

• A traffic hazard was reported on the south end of Chetco Bridge Road.

• Outside agency assistance was requested at a Chetco Avenue location.

June 29

• Someone at a Chetco Avenue business reported suspicious conditions.

• Illegal burning was reported on Pioneer Lane.

• A drug overdose was reported on Coverdell Road.

Non-motorized boating

LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Many Oregonians and visitors take advantage of the rivers and lakes across our beautiful state to cool off and enjoy the summer weather. In addition to safety considerations, there are also requirements in place designed to protect everyone while spending time on the water.

Requirements and Permits

Bay-Roseburg Highway), MP 35.5, Frenchie Creek Bridge ($3.9 million)

This project will replace the existing culvert at Frenchie Creek with a 95foot long concrete bridge. Highway traffic has been routed onto a bypass alignment. Watch for a traffic signal at the work zone and expect brief delays.

U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 239 (Coos Bay), Bunker Hill sidewalks and Flanagan signal ($2.7 million)

This project will improve safety and the flow of traffic by upgrading pedestrian facilities and replacing the traffic signal at Flanagan Road.

Most construction is complete, but ODOT will adjust the large concrete island near the Mullen Road intersection to better accommodate truck traffic.

Watch for nighttime construction. Motorists can expect intermittent shoulder and lane closures.

U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 274.0-274.1 (Bandon), ADA curb ramp replacement ($4.2 million)

This project will improve safety for pedestrians in Bandon by bringing several

• Someone on Old Country Road reported receiving threats.

• An injury collision was reported on Highway 101 at milpost 335.

• Harassment was reported on Fern Avenue.

June 30

• A rescue operation was reported at Chetco Point.

• A loud noise was reported on Wharf Street.

• A fire was reported on Indian Head Lane.

• A theft was reported by a Chetco Avenue business.

• A hit and run incident was reported at a Chetco Avenue location.

• A fire was reported on Indian Head Lane.

• A theft was reported by a Chetco Avenue business.

• A hit and run incident was reported at a Chetco Avenue location.

• A water problem was reported on Glenwood Drive.

• Shots reportedly were fired on Stagecoach Road.

highway curb ramps around the entrance to Old Town Bandon and Chicago Ave SE into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The project also will replace ADA sidewalk ramps in Reedsport, Gardiner, Elkton and Drain.

Watch for intermittent lane and shoulder closures along U.S. 101 in the vicinity of the entrance to Old Town Bandon.

Alternate routes will be identified for pedestrians during sidewalk construction.

Safety first

The Federal Highway Administration reports the number of deaths in crashes that occur in work zones.

From 1982 through 2020, 29,493 individuals (about 776 per year) lost their lives in work zone crashes.

Since the peak year of 2002 – when 1,186 died in work zones – the number of deaths declined steadily to an average of 635 from 2008-2014, then increased to an average of 794 from 2015-2020 ODOT urges drivers to be cautions when approaching the work zones. Fines for traffic violations can high

• A fight was reported on North Bank Chetco River Road.

• A fight was reported on Benham Lane.

July 1

• Someone on Redwood Street reported being harassed.

• A fire was reported on Boat Basin Road.

• A fire was reported on Highway 101 South.

• A fight was reported on Highway 101 South.

• A theft was reported on Fir Street.

• Harassment was reported on Redwood Street.

• A water problem was reported on Mountain Drive.

• A non-injury collision was reported on Chetco Avenue.

• Harassment was reported on Gowman Road.

• Harassment was reported on Old Country Road.

• A theft was reported by

as $875 depending on the law enforcement citation.

Four out of five work zone crash victims are not the workers, but the drivers and their passengers traveling through the work zone areas, according to (ODOT).

The two most common causes of work zone crashes are inattention and speed.

ODOT lists numerous reasons why exceeding work zone speed limits can be hazardous:

Traffic patterns may change day to day.

Roads may be rough, uneven or covered with debris.

Temporary lanes may be narrow with abrupt edges.

Roadside equipment may obstruct views.

Distracted driving and driving faster than the speed limit reduce the necessary reaction time to avoid a crash. ODOT urges drivers to slow down, stay alert, avoid distractions, put down the phone, and pay extra attention to orange signs, cones, and barrels on the roadway.

For more information go to ODOT’s website at www. oregon.gov/ODOT/Safety/ Pages/Work-Zone.aspx

a Fifth Street business.

• A loud noise was reported on Easy Street.

• Illegal burning was reported on McVay Creek Road.

• A loud noise was reported on Ransom and Pioneer roads.

All boats navigating Oregon waterways are required to have a minimum of one life jacket and sound producing device, such as a whistle, per person.

Stand up paddle boards (SUPs), as well as Kayaks qualify as boats. This means users are required to wear or carry life jackets when “beyond the limits of a swimming, surfing or bathing area.” Users that are 12 years or younger are required to wear their lifejacket and all users must also carry a sound signaling device (such as a whistle).

Waterway Access Permits are required for boats 10 feet and longer (formerly the Aquatic Invasive Species Permit). Required permits can be purchased through ODFW’s electronic Licensing system and one and two-year permits through the Oregon State Marine Board.

General Safety

Always check and plan for current weather conditions.

• Be aware of the length of the float if you are navigating from one location to another.

• Know the area you’re boating in. Be aware of regular and unexpected hazards and how to safely navigate them.

• Advise a friend or family member of your trip and the time you intend to return.

• Pack a first aid kit, headlamp, and additional clothes.

For more information and tips, visit www. lincolncountysheriff.net

Chetco Activity Center

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Lemon Baked Fish, Potatoes, Capri Vegetable Blend

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Beef Ravioli Garlic Bread, Italian Blend

Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Bread, Italian Blend

Kielbasa & Sauerkraut, Rice Pilaf, Peas & Carrots

TURKEY DAY Potatoes, Roasted Root Veggies

Beef Stroganoff, Biscuit, Scandinavian Blend

Herb Baked Fish, Baked Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts

31 Menu is subject to change without notice. Meals include Drinks Salad, and Dessert Suggested Donation: $6.00

Guardians by the Sea Ice Cream & Cookies

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The Oregon Department of Transportation encourages drivers and pedestrians to be cautious and follow flaggers at the road and bridge project sites.

Oregon to see $688,914,932.17 for broadband equity

These new federal investments—which are part of President Biden’s Internet For All program—will help ensure Americans in every corner of the country have the opportunity to be connected, according to a release from Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, stating that the projects funded by these grants will help provide individuals, families, and businesses the devices and resources they need to

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Daily: Chetco Activity Center, 550 Chetco Lane

benefit from affordable and reliable high-speed internet.

“I have been a longtime supporter of internet access and equity and ensuring all individuals, families, and businesses have access to affordable, reliable, highspeed internet wherever they live,” Merkley said.

“These investments are huge for Oregonians.” The investments from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program are delivered

Daily Meal, 11:15 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 13

• Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m. – noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1100

through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) which is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program provides more than $42.45 billion across the country to expand high-speed internet access by investing in planning, infrastructure deployment, and adoption programs. This latest funding brings the total amount invested

Easy Street, registration at tlcbrookings.org/VBS

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

• Widows and Widowers Coffee Clique,10:30 –11:30 a.m., Community

in high-speed internet access in Oregon to over $1 billion.

High-speed internet is more important than ever to accessing job and business opportunities, education, and telehealth services, according to Merkley. Rural communities have too often been left behind in broadband development, and this funding is another important step towards delivering high-speed internet across rural Oregon.

Center, Airport Way, Gold Beach

• Bay Area Summer Concert, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Pony Creek Road, Northbend

Friday, July 14

• Free Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m. – noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1100 Easy Street, registration at tlcbrookings. org/VBS

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

• The Walking Group, 10 a.m.,Azalea Park Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop. For information 541-4128664

Saturday, July 15

• Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting, 10:30 a.m., Cheto Public Library Forest Room, 405 Alder Street, Brookings

• The Green Trees Concert. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Welcome Center at Crissey Field

Sunday, July 16

• Monthly potluck, 4:30 p.m., Chetco Activity Center, 550 Chetco Lane

News & Views

Republicans staged walkout, but they didn’t get much for it

RANDY STAPILUS

Pilot Guest Column

The 2023 Oregon legislative session was dominated by a six-week strike, the longest by legislators in the state’s history. Did it matter?

Yes, but not as much as many people would have expected, and we may need a while to figure out exactly how much.

The impact of the walkout and this year’s session fall into three categories.

The simplest is that the 10 Republican senators who exceeded the constitutional limits for unexcused absences cannot serve the next term after this one, disrupting their party’s ability to try to gain control of the chamber. That’s a major price for a political party to pay, since open seats – as theirs will be next time – are easier targets for an opposition party. Because of local political conditions, most probably will remain Republican, but not all.

Yes, there’s a legal action seeking to overturn the limitation, and you can never predict what a court might do. But the rule is now in the Oregon constitution – after voters overwhelmingly endorsed it last year. Since it clearly doesn’t conflict with anything in the federal Constitution, attorneys for the senators will have a hard time finding a lever to overturn it.

The second area of impact involves the Republican demands leading to the walkout. These mainly concerned legislation Democrats had proposed relating to guns, abortion and LGBTQ issues.

The Republican senators held off a proposed law change barring Oregonians under 21 from buying guns, and allowing local governments to ban guns from their buildings.

(Expect those subjects to return next year.) But the final version of House Bill 2005 did include a ban on ghost guns – firearms created through 3D printing, for example, and lacking traceable numbers – and required that nearly all existing guns in the state carry a tracking number by September 2024. It also set up an investigation into the sources of gun violence, which may be useful.

Gun safety advocates didn’t get all they wanted, but they got at least half a loaf, maybe more.

The biggest focus of the Republican walkout, House Bill 2002, passed with most of its major elements intact: liability protections for Oregon abortion providers following the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, and a requirement that insurance companies

cover gender-affirming medical care. The main deletion from the package obtained by Republicans has to do with parental notification of an abortion for a child younger than 15.

The bill, which hasn’t been signed by Gov. Tina Kotek yet, still would allow a provider who obtains a second opinion to bypass parental notification in cases of potential abuse. Abortion rights and transgender rights advocates in Oregon can take that result as a win.

The Republicans didn’t get much for the sacrifice their senators made, and neither did they, in the end, stop the flow of legislation.

Kotek appeared to score only one significant loss (and that at the hands of her fellow Democrats), relating to an adjustment of landuse law to expand housing stock. She got almost everything else she sought.

Attorney General Ellen Rosenbaum said in a press release, “I am thrilled that every major bill on my legislative agenda passed! From banning unserialized ‘ghost guns’, to requiring transparency and limits on the use of our personal data, to moving forward our work preserving access to abortion, and fighting labor trafficking and bias crimes.”

Budgets were approved, as they must be each session, and so were scores of bills on all sorts of topics – including substantive measures on housing and homelessness, boosting support for public defenders and encouraging semiconductor development in the state.

That means the walkout had few legislative aftereffects, though we all may discover glitches in the flood of bills passed in a rush at the session’s end.

Consider this quote from Kotek, delivered shortly before the session’s end, about the supersonic speed at the Legislature: “Once the (walkout) deal was reached, everything went into overdrive, and I have not had a chance to look at all the bills. We will make sure we understand what I’m signing and there might be some things I don’t agree with, but right now I don’t know what those are.”

We may see echoes of that for months as critics of many of the rapidlyprocessed bills examine them carefully for legal or other flaws – and we’ll probably find more than a few.

The Democrats who were mainly responsible for passing them all so quickly will, of course, have to answer for them.

But so will the Republican walkouts.

Randy Stapilus is a columnist for the Oregon Capital Chronicle.

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Survey reveals common cause in rural, urban counties

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An innovative survey released by The Ford Family Foundation and research partners at ECONorthwest and Portland State University shares insights into the lived experiences of households across Oregon.

The findings set the table for conversations in backyards, town halls, schools, workplaces and the state Capitol.

A first-of-its-kind survey, Oregon Voices focuses on people’s lived experiences. The resulting data set is rich with information — pairing statistics with personal stories. Generous responses from rural and urban residents alike reveal areas of common cause, including these topics where there was higher consensus across counties: Oregonians share pride for where they live and for the natural beauty of the state.

Everywhere, the majority report that people take care of each other during hard times and show up for community events.

In all counties, people share concern for the lack of affordable housing and the rise of homelessness where they live.

People observe that families in their community are having trouble making ends meet.

Everywhere, it was felt that youth do not have places to hang out, although this trend was even more pronounced in rural counties.

“Oregon Voices is data by people, not about them,” said Kasi Allen, director of learning and knowledge management for the Foundation. “The power of the data comes from the honest, authentic reflections from people across Oregon about the realities they experience day to day.”

More than 4,300 Oregonians responded to the 46-question Oregon Voices survey, yielding more than 60,000 open-ended responses to questions such as, “What is one thing you appreciate about the

place where you live?” Wheeler County, where 88 households responded, was the top reporting county in the random household phase, despite having one of the smallest populations in the state. The Foundation’s home county, Douglas County, was the top reporting county overall. Enough households responded in each county in order to draw representative comparisons.

Oregon Voices was designed to offer rich and nuanced insights into rural parts of the state. Findings suggest that rural residents exhibit greater love of place, rating their towns more positively and showing more pride in their community, than their urban counterparts.

In general, rural respondents report higher rates of volunteerism and are far more likely to state that they truly care for their neighbors and appreciate how their community shows up in times of need. Although urban households report greater access to healthy

food, medical services, cultural opportunities and other amenities, they report lower levels of community pride.

Users of Oregon Voices can use the data to start conversations in their communities: Policymakers can better understand the primary concerns and lived experiences of the constituents they serve.

People working in schools, nonprofits and health care settings can use the data to identify housing, financial and food security needs in their communities.

Curious learners and community builders may glean more insight into areas where they could work with neighbors, colleagues and friends to improve community conditions.

“This is only the beginning,” said Anne Kubisch, president and CEO of the Foundation. “We are eager to support conversations around the trends we’re seeing in the Oregon Voices data in ways that bridge divides across our state and bring Oregonians together around common causes.”

At the Oregon Voices website, orvoices.org, users may learn more about the survey methodology and explore the data by using an interactive data tool and by downloading county-by-county data summaries. As the research team continues to analyze responses, a series of data

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summaries and research briefs that dive even deeper into the trends that emerged will be released in the coming months.

About The Ford Family Foundation

The Ford Family Foundation believes in the power of rural communities. It is a private, nonprofit foundation proudly headquartered in Roseburg, Oregon, serving rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. Its investments through grants, scholarships and community building create the conditions so that children have the family, educational and community supports they need to succeed in life. www.tfff. org

About ECONorthwest

ECONorthwest is an independent consulting firm based in the Pacific Northwest that specializes in economics, finance, and planning. Since 1974, ECONorthwest has worked with a variety of public and private clients to offer economic perspectives on issues ranging from wildfire recovery to education inequities and affordable housing. www.econw.com

About Portland State University

Portland State University has been emboldening students and challenging the status quo in Portland for 75 years. Since its founding, Portland State University has grown into Oregon’s most diverse urban public research university with 26,000 students and more than 200 degree programs. www.pdx.edu

A first-of-its-kind survey, Oregon Voices focuses on people’s lived experiences This is only the beginning. Anne Kubisch, Foundation CEO

Kotek eyes passed bills – and what remains

BEN BOTKIN Oregon Capital Chronicle Pilot Guest Article

Sometimes, Oregonians don’t get everything they want from the Legislature, even after a 160-day session. And sometimes, not even a governor can convince enough legislators to pass a bill.

Now, Gov. Tina Kotek is mapping out a future strategy after the Senate killed her proposal on changing the land-use law so cities can extend their urban growth boundaries which designate the area where contractors can build. The measure, House Bill 3414, was a key part of her push to expand the state’s long-term housing supply by adding more flexibility for city land use. It’s part of Kotek’s wider push to address the state’s

homelessness crisis and housing shortage.

Kotek said she personally worked in the final days of the session to get support for the proposal. It passed the House on Friday on a 33-21 vote but the Senate voted it down on Sunday.

“I thought we would pass the bill,” Kotek said Wednesday in a news conference. “We didn’t. That happens. That doesn’t mean we aren’t coming back on the topic. So I upheld my side of the bargain, which was to try to get it done. And we need to continue that conversation.”

The bill would have allowed cities to extend their urban growth boundaries by up to 150 acres. Republicans and some Democrats supported the idea but most Democrats, who hold the majority, opposed it. With

a 15-10 vote, it fell one vote short of the 16 needed to pass in the 30-member Senate.

But Kotek, who traded in her House speaker’s gavel for the governor’s office

after last year’s election, had wins, including on housing.

“I do believe the Legislature made good progress with the funding and some of the policy

work both on homelessness and housing during the session,” Kotek told reporters. “But as many of you know, I’m never satisfied and we have more work to do.”

Kotek said she and her staff will evaluate everything that the Legislature accomplished and look at further work on the issue. It’s unclear whether – or when –lawmakers will take the issue up again. The short session starts in February 2024.

The Legislature passed 600 bills this session. They include:

$155 million for the state’s emergency response to immediately start to reduce homelessness this year.

$316 million to house another 750 families, prevent homelessness for

11,700 households that are at risk, help shelters, support 700 more beds for shelters and other housing efforts.

$650 million in bonding to build more affordable housing. Kotek has about 350 bills left to review. She has 30 days after the end of the session to sign or veto them. Without either, a bill becomes law without her signature.

Kotek said she hasn’t identified any bills she’s planning to veto.

“We are just sitting down with bills,” Kotek said. “A lot happened. My team reads every bill. I read every bill. I don’t have any ‘yay’ or ‘nay’ at this point.”

Following this developing story at thenewsguard.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Pilot.

State housing options include new RV legislation

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During the final days of the Oregon Legislature, the Oregon Senate approved Senate Bill 1013, a measure to allow siting of one recreational vehicle (RV) on a rural residential zoned property, increasing housing options in rural Oregon.

Current regulations limit rural residential properties to a single dwelling and define “rural use” as one dwelling per 10 acres.

Recreational vehicles (RVs) are defined in statute as vehicles with or without motive power that are designed for use as temporary living quarters.

Current law restricts local governments from prohibiting the placement or occupancy of an RV, or

from imposing any limit on the length of occupancy of an RV as a residential dwelling, provided the recreational vehicle is located in a manufactured dwelling park, mobile home park or recreational vehicle park.

Sen. Cedric Hayden (R-Fall Creek) introduced

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According to the Department of Land Conservation and Development Department, Oregon needs to develop more than 550,000 new housing units across income levels to accommodate 20 years of population growth and account for current underproduction.

“We must remove barriers that keep familywage jobs from being filled in my community and across the state. Senate Bill 1013 gives our counties an opportunity to do this without a significant price tag,” Smith said.

“We know workers turn down jobs after facing the harsh reality that there are little to no adequate housing options for them.

husband. Our current land use regulations were leading to unnecessary financial hardship and the potential to become homeless. For Clackamas County, this legislation offers a housing solution that extends into rural and unincorporated communities and will support families and people in need,” Clackamas County Commissioner Tootie Smith said.

and co-chief sponsored the bill.

“One of the greatest responsibilities the Legislature was tasked with this session was finding ways to increase the supply of housing and stabilize Oregon’s workforce,” Hayden said. Senate Bill 1013 is a

low-cost opportunity to provide suitable housing options for people looking for employment while boosting Oregon’s rural workforce. I appreciate the efforts of Commissioner Tootie Smith who brought this concept to my office.”

Sen. David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford),is co-chief sponsor of the bill.

Senate Bill 1013 is a viable addition to the toolbox to relieve the pressure on Oregon’s housing and workforce shortage,”

Sen. Dennis Linthicum (R-Klamath Falls), co-chief sponsor of the bill, said.

“This bill is a result of a constituent concern – a woman could not park an RV on her sister’s property for use as a residence following the death of her

According to the Department of Land Conservation and Development Department, Oregon needs to develop more than 550,000 new housing units across income levels to accommodate 20 years of population growth and account for current underproduction.

As of early this month, the legislation is awaiting the governor’s signature.

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Gov. Tina Kotek speaks during an interview with the Oregon Capital Chronicle in the ceremonial office of the state library in Salem on May 17, 2023. Kotek talked to reporters on Wednesday, June 18, 2023, about the legislative session.

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Recreational vehicles (RVs) are defined in statute as vehicles with or without motive power that are designed for use as temporary living quarters.

Sterling Becker Jr. 10/4/1968 – 6/17/2023

Sterling Becker Jr. passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2023, in Boise, ID at the age of 54. Sterling was born in San Jose, California on October 4, 1968, to Sterling Sr. and Jacquelyn (Stoken) Becker. He was then joined by his younger brother William “Billy” and sister Nicole Becker. They lived in Santa Clara, California until moving to Brookings Harbor, Oregon in 1970.

Sterling graduated from Brookings Harbor High School in 1987 and continued his career working as an automotive technician. Sterling attended school to become an ASE certified technician, while working for a local business for over 10 years. On August 15, 1998, Sterling married his wife Alicia (Pearce) Becker, and they made their home in Brookings, Oregon. Sterling then opened his own automotive shop in 2004 while also maintaining the local fleet of UPS trucks. When Sterling was not at the shop he enjoyed tinkering in his garage, collecting cars and trucks or anything he could fix up. In October 2010, Sterling retired to Boise, Idaho with his wife Alicia.

Sterling is preceded in death by his parents: Sterling Sr. and Jacquelyn (Stoken) Becker.

He is survived by his wife Alicia Becker; sister, Nicole (Kris) Becker-Ettner; brother, William “Billy” (fiancé Shawnie) Becker; niece Alexis “Lexii”; nephew, Mason Becker; and great-niece, Zoey Becker.

Deborah Jane Buhler

10/7/1951 – 6/25/2023

Deborah Jane Buhler, 71, of Brookings passed on Jun. 25, 2023, at home cared for by loved ones. She was born Oct. 7, 1951, in Walla Walla, WA to Irvin L. Mann Jr. and Peggy Lee Reavis. She attended Hermiston High School, received a B.A. in German from Willamette University and Masters in Speech Pathology and Audiology from O.C.E. She was fluent in German and Spanish, and had a mastery of English second to none. Survivors include her beloved companion/husband, Jamie T. Martin, ex-husband Dean Buhler, sister Lee Ann Eggleston and brother Linc Mann. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother David Mann and sister Julie Eubanks.

Cremation is under the direction of Redwood Memorial Chapel / Crematory in Brookings.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Southcoast Humane Society, P. O. Box 7833, Brookings, OR 97415, tel. No. 541-412-0325, or P. E. O. Sisterhood, peointernational.org (select “giving opportunities”)

Fentanyl

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Among its lifethreatening hazards it can cause bradycardia, which is a dangerously reduced heart rate, and hypotension, perilously low blood pressure. If injected outside the vein it will cause tissue necrosis or gangrene.

Across the nation

In 2020, more than 56,000 deaths involving synthetic opioids (other than methadone) occurred in the United States, which is more deaths than from any other type of opioid, according to the CDC. Synthetic opioid-involved death rates increased by

Harry Franklin Roberts

June 21, 2034 – June 23, 2023

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, devoted Roman Catholic, advocate, encourager, patriot, enthusiastic champion of everyone he met, and a pillar of strength to all who were blessed to know him. After a brief illness, Harry passed away peacefully in his home In Brookings on June 23rd with his wife by his side and surrounded by loved ones. He was 89 years old. Harry was the son of the late Elizabeth P. and Chester H. Roberts of South Haven, MI. His youth and school years were spent in South Haven, on the Eastern shoreline of Lake Michigan. After graduating from South Haven High School in 1953, he drove a truck for Willoughby’s Orchard Supply until March of 1955, when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.

In the Fall of 1959, while on military leave, Harry returned to South Haven and reacquainted himself with Marguerite Molnar who would become the love of his life.

July 9, 1960, Harry and Marguerite were wed at St. Basil Roman Catholic Church in South Haven. Their one-week honeymoon road trip to Camp Pendleton began their love for travel. His military career required relocating their home every couple of years. They welcomed their daughter Theresa in 1962 and son Richard in 1963. Harry’s first of three tours in Vietnam was in 1966 as a Sergeant. During his career he ascended to the rank of Captain. Retiring from the Marine Corps as a Captain in 1975, Harry began a second career as a service representative for United Parcel Service (UPS) in Anaheim, CA. He moved his family to Yorba Linda and was a parishioner at St Martin De Porres Church. He and Marguerite drove into retirement for good this time in 1993. They put many miles on their motorhome traveling the country, visiting family and old friends, and making new friends wherever they landed. Their travels included all 50 states and Canada. Wanting to settle near their family, and preferring the beautiful coastal Northwest climate, they built their retirement home in Brookings, OR in 1997. They continued to travel in their motorhome, with many trips to Los Banos, CA to visit Theresa, her husband Hank and their nine children, but called Brookings their home port, fishing, and helping Rich and his wife Cathy raise their four boys. “Gramps” purchased an ocean boat and was always ready to take the

Beverly Jean Giroux

3/24/1940 - 6/26/2023

Gold Beach resident Beverly Jean Giroux passed away on June 26, 2023 at the age of 83. She was born March 24, 1940 in San Francisco, California. Redwood Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.

boys fishing from the Port of Brookings any morning they could go.

A devoted Catholic, Harry was active in many facets of parish life. He began a long ministry lecturing for mass at Treasure Island Naval Base, San Francisco Bay in 1969 and continually served at his home parishes until his recent illness. An active member of the Knights of Columbus, he served as Grand Knight for 2 terms, achieved 4th Degree, and served as Faithful Navigator.

Harry enjoyed many interests through the years: passionate fisherman, mole trapper extraordinaire, woodworking, avid reader, music & dancing, closet Elvis impersonator, family camping & RVing, campfire bacon fry chef, boating, shop tinkering, watching and opining on world news and politics, thrifty accumulator of potentially useful items, shopping for fishing gear, scuba diving, praying the Rosary, Elks Club lifetime member – Elk of the Year 2004, Outstanding Service Award 2010, Calling Bingo at the Elks where he was known to make the best popcorn, Lifetime member of the Marine Corps League –as the oldest member he was the cake cutter at the Marine Corp Birthday Ball, and Santa Claus to all.

Dad, Grandpa Motorhome, Gramps, So Big, deeply loved spending time with his 13 grandchildren and 10 Great-Grandchildren. He always made time to attend their many significant events through the years.

He knew we lived in the best country this world had ever seen and was a true patriot to the end. Never afraid of hard work and always willing to volunteer when others couldn’t. He kept his word and never made excuses when things didn’t go as planned. We will forever miss his companionship, wisdom, and love for us all.

Harry is survived by his wife of 63 years Marguerite Roberts, children Theresa Vander Poel (Hank Vander Poel) of Los Banos, CA , Rich Roberts (Cathy Roberts)of Brookings, OR, grandchildren Sean Roberts (Samantha), Arik Roberts (Kayla), Collin Roberts, Dylan Roberts (Maria), Andrew Vander Poel (Savannah), Matthew Vander Poel (Amber), Victoria Vander Poel, Jerome Vander Poel (Kristin), Nathan Vander Poel (Talisa), Anthony Vander Poel (Gemma), Samuel Vander Poel, John Paul Vander Poel, Philip Vander Poel, and 10 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charities that were close to his heart:

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over 56% from 2019 to 2020 and accounted for over 82% of all opioidinvolved deaths in 2020.

The rate of overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids was more than 18 times higher in 2020 than in 2013.

The increase in overdose deaths highlights the need to ensure people most at risk of overdose can access care, as well as the need to expand prevention and response activities, the CDC states on its website. The CDC issued a Health Alert Network Advisory to medical and public health professionals, first responders, harm reduction organizations,

and other community partners recommending the following actions as appropriate based on local needs and characteristics: Expand distribution and use of naloxone and overdose prevention education.

Expand awareness about and access to and availability of treatment for substance use disorders. Intervene early with individuals at highest risk for overdoseImprove detection of overdose outbreaks to facilitate more effective response.

Improve detection of overdose outbreaks to facilitate more effective

response.

A Celebration of Life for Jason Farmer was held at Azalea Park Tuesday, July 11. The public was invited to honor Jason’s life and to celebrate his service to the community, most notably his dedication for the Community COVID Clinic, providing area testing and vaccination to the greater Brookings-Harbor area, and his instrumental role in operating the first overnight Warming Center in Brookings during this past winter’s freezing temperatures.

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In 2021, the Legislature put an historic $1.3 billion toward behavioral health for a variety of needs, such as expanding residential facilities and incentives to recruit and retain people in the behavioral health care workforce. Nosse said the state’s new spending builds upon that investment.

“None of that went away,” Nosse said. “This is a new investment on top of that.”

Oregon State Hospital

Oregon State Hospital, the state-run psychiatric residential facility in Salem and Junction City, will benefit from the Legislature’s actions, both directly and indirectly, said Amber Shoebridge, a spokesperson for the hospital.

Lawmakers earmarked $6 million for case management services to help more patients leave the hospital and return to their communities, Shoebridge said in an email.

It’s unclear how far that

will go toward meeting the needs. The hospital declined to make anyone available to answer questions.

The state hospital, overseen by the Oregon Health Authority, accepts people who are “aidand-assist” patients with pending criminal charges and in need of treatment to aid in their defense. The hospital also accepts patients who are found guilty except for insanity and sent there instead of prison.

The hospital has faced scrutiny and litigation in recent years over its inability to move patients through treatment and return them to communities in a timely manner. That’s resulted in hundreds of people languishing in jails waiting for care, sparking lawsuits by disability advocates and others. In September, a federal judge ordered the state hospital to treat and return “aidand-assist” patients back to their communities within 90 days for misdemeanor charges, six months for felony charges and one year for violent felonies.

Community mental health

When people leave the state hospital, they receive care from community mental health programs,

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which operate in each of Oregon’s 36 counties.

These programs can help people before they deteriorate and end up in jail and the state hospital. They offer a mix of services, treatment and programs.

New funding for community mental health programs includes:

$7 million to expand community treatment for people with severe psychiatric illness who are under civil commitment orders.

Nearly $5 million for

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community mental health programs that provide treatment to people to keep them out of jail. These programs are also called jail diversion. At the same time, providers say resources are stretched for community mental health facilities, with the state hospital discharging patients sooner than in the past, said Cherryl Ramirez, executive director of the Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs.

“The problem is with the faster discharges, we just

don’t have the capacity in the community to place people in appropriate settings,” Ramirez said in an interview. “Especially with aid-and-assist clients, they’re much more likely to be houseless.”

Ramirez said the Legislature’s investments in residential services, community mental health programs and the 988 funding, are steps in the right direction. But she said the state needs for more staff in community settings and throughout the behavioral health system.

988 hotline

Oregonians will see a 40cent monthly tax on their phones, including cells, starting in January to pay for the state’s 988 suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline.

The service, run by the nonprofit Lines for Life in Oregon, became available in 2022 as part of a national mandate from Congress.

Under House Bill 2757, the tax revenue will first go toward the hotline’s call center. Any remaining money can pay for mobile crisis intervention teams. Those teams, set up throughout the state, send trained specialists to people having a breakdown on the streets, for example, and direct them toward services. They offer an alternative to traditional law enforcement and, combined with the 988 line, an alternative to 911 calls.

Ramirez praised the proposal as providing a stable source of funding that would help increase behavioral health care workers needed for crisis response teams.

Authority, Board of Education and Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission will develop education materials to teach schoolchildren about the dangers of opioids under Senate Bill 238, which Kotek has signed into law. Tony Morse, policy director of the Portland-based advocacy group Oregon Recovers, praised the bill’s passage, saying it’s needed with the alarming rise of opioid overdoses among Oregon adolescents.

Lawmakers also passed other addiction measures: For youth, House Bill 2767, on Kotek’s desk, would create a pathway for “recovery” schools, which help youth with drug or alcohol addiction issues, gain state approval and accreditation. Currently, Oregon only has one recovery school – Harmony Academy Recovery High School in Lake Oswego. House BIll 2513, still awaiting Kotek’s signature, would make administrative changes to help the state carry out the mandates in Measure 110. It would provide more staff support to the oversight council and set deadlines for an audit, among other changes.

Alcohol addiction

Lawmakers took smaller steps toward addressing the state’s epidemic of alcohol addiction, creating a task force to explore the issue.

An average of about six people a day die of alcohol-attributable causes in Oregon, according to a state report. In 2021, 2,153 people died of alcohol-related causes, including liver disease and overconsumption, state data shows.

“Grace

“We need to invest a lot of funding into hiring a workforce because we need many more teams to be able to have the staffing required 24/7,” Ramirez said.

In its first year, the phone tax is expected to generate about $26 million.

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Opioid overdoses

The rise in opioid overdose deaths has alarmed state officials and public health advocates, especially with fentanyl awash on the streets.

The number of deaths have more than doubled in the last several years. In 2019, 280 Oregonians died of opioid overdoses, and in 2020, that increased to 472, according to Oregon Health Authority data. Deaths spiked again in 2021, with 737 fatalities. The deaths for 2022 are not yet fully compiled. So far, the total is 631.

Under House Bill 3610, Oregon would start a 20-member task force to look at alcohol prices and addiction services, with input from the liquor industry, public health officials, health care and advocates for recovery. The task force would be required to look at the tax on alcohol and funding for addiction treatment and determine whether lawmakers should consider increasing the alcohol tax to better fund addiction services. The bill, not yet signed by Kotek, would require the task force to give lawmakers recommendations by September 2024.

Advocates welcome the move as a step in the right direction.

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The bills that passed include:

Fentanyl possession would become a class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in jail, a $6,250 fine, or both. The move through House Bill 2645, which Kotek hasn’t yet signed, was backed by Republicans and is intended to give law enforcement tools to fight the crisis and dealers. It closes a loophole created by the passage of Measure 110, which voters approved in 2020 to decriminalize lowlevel drug possession and put more money toward addictions services.

Naloxone – the lifesaving medication that stops opioid overdoses – would become more widely available in public schools and public buildings under House Bill 2395, which is also not yet signed. Under the bill, first responders like firefighters and paramedics would be able to give naloxone kits to people who face the risk of a future overdose.

The Oregon Health

A state report concluded that the 2019 cost of excessive drinking in Oregon totaled about $4.8 billion, including lost earnings from work and costs from vehicle crashes, jail, court cases, health care, education and human services programs.

“If you can make drinking a little bit more costly, then you have less consequences that come out of excessive alcohol use,” said Tony Morse, policy and advocacy director for Oregon Recovers, which advocates for solutions to the state’s addiction crisis. “Number two, it’s a revenue stream when we need more treatment, detox and prevention programming in Oregon. This is a funding bucket that we can use to fund these desperately needed services.”

The measure’s passage comes after failed attempts to raise alcohol taxes, including this session when Gov. Tina Kotek requested – then dropped – a request for the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to add a 50-cent surcharge to bottles of alcohol to fund mental health and addiction services.

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The Oregon Legislature passed measures to provide more residential care, respond to people in crises and fight the opioid overdose epidemic.

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NOTICE AND INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS - The County of Del Norte Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will receive proposals for the Public Health Officer position for the County of Del Norte. Proposal packages may be obtained from the County’s website at co.delnorte.ca.us under Bid Opportunities. For additional information, contact Jake Campbell at 707-464-3191. Proposal process opened 7/12/2023 and closes 7/26/2023 at 5:00 P.M. Published: July 12, 2023. Triplicate T366973

Coast Region (North Coast Water Board), as lead agency, has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for waste discharge requirements regulating the discharge of waste from commercial vineyards within the North Coast Region, “General Waste Discharge Requirements for Commercial Vineyards in the North Coast Region” (Vineyard Order). The Draft EIR is available for public review and comment.

The public review period for the Draft EIR is from June 30, 2023, until August 14, 2023. During the public review period the North Coast Water Board will receive written comments on the Draft EIR. Also, during the public review period, the North Coast Water Board staff will hold a public workshop on the Draft EIR and proposed Vineyard Order during the August Board meeting (August 3rd or 4th) at the North Coast Water Board office, 5550 Skylane Blvd., Ste. A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 and via Zoom. The North Coast Water Board will consider certification of the EIR and adoption of proposed Vineyard Order at the December Board meeting (December 12th or 13th) at the North Coast Water Board office, 5550 Skyland Blvd., Ste. A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 and via Zoom. The agenda will be posted online 10 days prior to both meetings and will indicate the meeting start time and instructions on how to provide oral comments. (https://www.waterboards. ca.gov/northcoast/board_ info/board_meetings/)

The proposed project (Vineyard Order) is the issuance of a permit regulating waste discharges from commercial vineyards throughout the North Coast region. The purpose of the Vineyard Order is to protect and restore beneficial uses and achieve water quality objectives specified in the Basin Plan.

For additional information, visit the North Coast Water Board’s Agricultural Lands Program’s Vineyard website (https://www.waterboards. ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/agricultural_lands/Vineyards/. Or contact staff at NorthCoast@ waterboards.ca.gov.

The Draft EIR identified potentially significant environmental impacts to agricultural resources. Written comments are due August 14, 2023, by 5:00pm and may be submitted via email to NorthCoast@ waterboards.ca.gov with “Comments on Draft EIR for Vineyards” in the subject line. Staff request that comments on the proposed Vineyard Order be submitted separately with “Comments on Draft Vineyard Order” in the subject line. While email submittal is preferred, written comments will be accepted at: Agricultural Lands Program, North Coast Water Board, 5550 Skylane Blvd, Ste. A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.

Electronic copies of the Draft EIR can be obtained from the State Clearinghouse website (https://ceqanet. opr.ca.gov/2022080129) or from the North Coast Water Board’s Agricultural Lands Program’s Vineyard website (https://www.waterboards. ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/agricultural_ lands/Vineyards/). Hardcopies of the Draft EIR are available at the North Coast Water Board, 5550 Skylane Blvd, Ste. A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. To subscribe to the email list to receive information about the Draft EIR and Vineyard Order, please visit our subscription site and chose “Agricultural Lands Discharge Program” after entering your email address (https:// public.govdelivery.com/accounts/CAWRCB/subscriber/ new?qsp=north_coast).

Published: July 12, 2023. Triplicate T367020

FIRST AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

Cheryl Lynn Tomlinson

Case Number:

CVPB-2023-7030

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Cheryl Lynn Tomlinson

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

The petition for probate requests that: Martin Tomlinson 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: August 11, 2023

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: Arthur Nielsen Gale & Nielsen 2850 Harris St. Eureka, CA 95503 (707) 269-0167

Published: July 12, 19, and 26, 2023. Triplicate T366909

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE MINI STOR-IT 97992 Shopping Center Dr., Harbor, OR 541 469-4420

On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the contents of units owned by Michael White, Candace Ware, Brandon Behurst, Parrish Shelton, Patrick Kelley, Adam Cooke, Nancy Weckler, and Natalie Weckler 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 7/13-7/26 before 6:00 PM. Sealed bids may be submitted until 5:00 PM on 7/26/2023. Mini Stor-it reserves the right to reject any & all bids.

Published: July 12 and 19, 2023. Pilot and ONPA P366699

STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITIATION BIDDER NOTICE

PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON FIRE SUPPRES-

SION UPGRADE

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) intends to receive bids and award a contract for the installation of a complete fire suppression (fire sprinkler) and fire alarm systems in the eight (8) General Population Housing Units at the Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) located in Crescent City, California.

PRIME CONTRACTORS

INTERESTED IN BIDDING MUST ATTEND THE SCHEDULED MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND WALKTHROUGH. The mandatory walk-through of the project construction site will be conducted after the pre-bid conference. For more information regarding security clearance to be eligible to attend the mandatory prebid conference and walkthrough refer to the Notice to Contractors, available at http://caleprocure.ca.gov/ pages/ or http://www.earc. com/ca/sacramento.

NOTICE TO CONTRAC-

TORS which includes the Projected Timetable & all bid information is available to view and download on the Cal eProcure website at: http://caleprocure.ca.gov/ pages/ or questions regarding downloading documents should be directed to the Fiscal Service Center at 1-855-421-6355. Reference

Bid Number C5611647-D.

CDCR Contact: Joe

O’Connor E-mail: joseph.o’connor@ cdcr.ca.gov

DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS: Drawings, and Specifications, for this project can be obtained by contacting ARC Northern California at (916) 4431322. The documents can also be viewed and ordered by selecting the project from the online plan well at the ARC Northern California Public Planroom by going to www.e-arc.com/ca/sacramento. Click on the “Order from PlanWell” button, the click the “Go” button under the Public Planroom Heading. Please note when using Internet Explorer compatibility view must be turned on to see the project list (Tools -> Compatibility View Settings -> add www.e-arc. com). Questions in regards to the website can be directed to the PlanWell team at ARC Sacramento by calling 916443-1322 or e-mailing sac. planwell@e-arc.com. Bid documents may be purchased either in hard copy of electronic media format. Drawings & specifications may also be viewed at local builder’s exchanges.

STATE’S DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) 3% MINIMUM PARTICIPATION GOAL IS A REQUIREMENT OF THIS PROJECT.

In accordance with M&VC §999.5(a) and PCC §10115, an incentive will be given to bidders who provide DVBE participation. Award of a contract is dependent upon the availability of interim financing or bond proceeds to fund construction of the project. The State’s Estimate for the project is approximately $24,291,000.00 CNS-3716427#

Published: July 12 and 19, 2023. Triplicate T366939

PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICE

On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, the Board of Curry County Commissioners will hold the first of two public hearings regarding the adoption of an ordinance implementing provisions of County Code regarding the retail sale of animals in the unincorporated areas of Curry County. The hearing will take place at the Commissioners Hearing Room, 94235 Moore Street, Gold Beach, Oregon. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available at the Board of Commissioners Office, 94235 Moore Street, Gold Beach, Oregon.

Published: July 12, 2023

(Online 7/6 - 7/12). Pilot & ONPA P367017

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Interested persons are hereby notified that there are currently three vacancies on the Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee. Currently three of the five committee member seats are set to expire. REQUIREMENTS

• Live in the unincorporated area of Del Norte County

• Commit to a two-year term on the committee

• The terms are on a volunteer basis without compensation or benefits

If interested in serving on the Measure R Oversight Committee please submit your complete application to the Del Norte County

Clerk’s Office by mail or

email:

MAIL: Alissia Northrup, County Clerk/Recorder, 981 H Street, Suite 160, Crescent City, CA 95531

EMAIL: anorthrup@co.delnorte.ca.us For questions about the application, please contact the County Clerk at 707464-7216. Applications are available on the Del Norte County Website https://www. co.del-norte.ca.us/ or at the following locations:

Del Norte County Clerk/ Recorders Office

Del Norte County Board of Supervisors Office Applications will be accepted until 5pm on 7/21/2023.

Date: June 30, 2023

Published: July 12, 2023.

Triplicate T366974

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Home Clean Home 1565 Del Mar Rd 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: 6/29/2023

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/ Kallie Bower

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 6/29/2023

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-RecorderB. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230065

Published: July 12, 19, 26, and August 2, 2023.

Triplicate T366927

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY CURRY

PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Estate of: Margie Ann Richards, Deceased. Case No. 23PB05485

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Kim R. Olin has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative c/o K.R. Olin, Attorney at Law, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, K.R. Olin, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415.

DATED and first published this 12th day of July, 2023

/s/ K.R. Olin

OSB #903547

Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415

(541)469-2669

kro@wavelaw.com

Published: July 12, 19, and 26, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P366930

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL Design and EA/EIS for Seawall and Citizen’s Dock Crescent City Harbor District

The Crescent City Harbor District has received funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration to construct a new Seawall in the Crescent City Harbor District. The District has also received funding from the Coastal Conservancy to Complete CEQA Level of Design Drawings; CEQA Compliance task and Prepare Construction Permit application for a new Citizen’s Dock in the Crescent City Harbor District. The Crescent City Harbor District (CCHD) is seeking an environmental and engineering team to undertake and complete the following scope of work:

1) Prepare an initial project design for the construction of a new Seawall and related parking lot;

2) Prepare an initial project design for the construction of a new Citizen’s Dock;

3) Prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) / Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) document pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the construction of a new Seawall and a new Citizen’s Dock in the Crescent City Harbor District; and

4) Undertake successful completion of the CEQA and NEPA process for both the new Seawall and a new Citizen’s Dock. Responses to this request must be received by the Harbor District by Monday, July 24 by 5 p.m. Responses can be mailed or hand delivered.

A tour of the project site area will be conducted on Thursday, July 13 at 1:30 p.m. A conference call to discuss this RFP will be held on Thursday, July 6 at 1:30 p.m.

Download a complete copy of the Request for Proposal at https://www.ccharbor. com/request-for-bids or contact the Crescent City Harbor District at (707) 4646174 or email khanks@ ccharbor.com

Published: July 12, 2023 (online 6/30 - 7/12). Triplicate T366944

South Beach Bathroom and Shower Facility Construction Project Crescent City Harbor District Request for Proposals

The Crescent City Harbor District has received funding from the California Coastal Conservancy for the design and construction of an ADA compliant bathroom and shower facility at the intersection of Anchor and Starfish Ways, next to South Beach in the Crescent City Harbor District. The Crescent City Harbor District is seeking a construction firm to prepare:

a. an engineered project design for the construction of an ADA compliant bathroom and outdoor shower with four parking spaces; b. prepare and submit all required permits;

c. construct the new bathroom /shower facility including utility connections and parking spaces. The new bathroom facility will be located at the intersection of Anchor and Starfish Way, next to South Beach in Crescent City, California.

Responses to this request must be received by the Harbor District by Monday, July 24, 2023, by 5:00 PM. Responses may be submitted via mail or hand delivery.

A conference call to discuss this RFP will be held on Thursday, July 6th, 2023, at 11:00 AM. A tour of the project area will be conducted on Thursday, July 13th, 2023, at 11:00 AM.

Download a complete copy of the Request for Proposal at https://www.ccharbor. com/request-for-bids or contact the Crescent City Harbor District at (707) 4646174 or email khanks@ ccharbor.com Published: July 12,

Wild RiversCoast Classifieds

FOR Design and Seawall and Crescent District City Harbor received fundDepartTransportation Administration to Seawall in Harbor District has funding from Conservancy CEQA Level Drawings; CEQA and PrePermit new CitiCrescent District. City Harbor seeking and engiundertake following initial project construcSeawall and lot; initial project construction Dock; EnvironAssessment (EA) Impact document National Policy Act California Quality Act construcSeawall and Dock in Harbor successful CEQA process for both and a new this request by the Monday, Responsor hand project site conducted on at 1:30 conference call to will be Thursday, July 6 at complete copy for Proposal https://www.ccharbor. com/request-for-bids or Crescent City (707) 464khanks@ 12, 2023 7/12). TripliBathroom Facility ConProject CresHarbor District Proposals City Harreceived California Conservancy for construction compliant bathfacility at Anchor Ways, next to the CresDistrict. City Harbor a conprepare: project construction compliant bathshower spaces; submit all new /shower facility connections spaces. bathroom facilat the Anchor and next to South Crescent City, this request by the Monday, 5:00 may be mail or hand to discuss held on 6th, 2023, tour of the be conductJuly 13th, AM. complete copy for Proposal https://www.ccharbor. com/request-for-bids or Crescent City (707) 464khanks@ 12, 2023 7/12). Tripli-

Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR SECTION 8 PROJECTBASED VOUCHER (PBV) ASSISTANCE AVAILABILITY OF UP TO 30 SECTION 8 PROJECTBASED VOUCHERS FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED UNITS

The City of Crescent City Housing Authority (CCHA) announces the availability of up to 30 Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) for newly constructed units. CCHA invites developers to submit proposals.

Applications for this RFP must: (1) be for sites/units located in CCHA’s areas of operation; (2) request a minimum of 20 units for the PBV program; (3) meet all requirements outlined in the RFP.

Proposals will be ranked on the following criteria:

1) Owner experience and capability to build new housing as outlined in the RFP; 2) Extent to which the project furthers CCHA’s goal of deconcentrating poverty and expanding housing opportunities; 3)

If applicable, the extent to which services are provided on site or in the immediate area for all occupants of the property.

All applications received will be reviewed, evaluated, scored and ranked separately by CCHA subject to the application requirements. CCHA will calculate the total score for each application according to its ranking and selection criteria as described in the RFP packet. RFP packets will be posted on CCHA’s website beginning 6/28/23. To obtain the RFP packet, respondents must visit https://www.crescentcity. org/departments/

HousingAuthority. RFP packets will also be available for pickup at the CCHA office, 235 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531, during regular business hours.

The APPLICATION

SUBMISSION DEADLINE is 5PM, 8/14/23.

Proposals, including completed application and all required documentation as outlined in the RFP packet, must be delivered to City of Crescent City Housing Authority, 235 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. Only proposals submitted by the published deadline and meeting all requirements provided in the RFP will be considered.

Incomplete and late submissions will not be considered. If you have questions concerning this public notice, or the RFP, you may contact: Megan Miller, Executive Director at 707.464.9216 Ext. 70, or via email at mmiller@ crescentcity.org.

Published: July 5 and 12, 2023. Triplicate T366652

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: LAGORIO’S PAINTING 335 DILLMAN ROAD 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: 5/1/2023

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/ LEE ANNE LAGORIO

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

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski,

This notice is required by law. This notice does not require you to appear in court, but you may attend the hearing if you wish.

1. NOTICE is given that: Donald Elmore Nuss III (representative capacity, if any): Administrator has filed: NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE, PROBATE CODE §§ 10300, 10304.

2. You may refer to the filed documents for more information. (Some documents filed with the court are confidential.)

3. A HEARING on the matter will be held as follows:

Date: July 21, 2023

Time: 10:00 a.m. Dept.: 2

Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181

Published: July 5, 12, and 19, 2023. Triplicate T366667

CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON CURRY COUNTY

Probate Department

In the Matter of the Estate of HELEN ARVELLA MILLER, Deceased. CASE NO. 23PB05565

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

Notice is hereby given that Susan E. Snell has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at: Martin, Elliott & Snell, P.O. Box 575, Tualatin, Oregon 97062, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published this 5th day of July, 2023.

Personal Representative/

Attorney:

Susan E. Snell, OSB #853356

Martin, Elliott & Snell, P.C. P.O. Box 575 Tualatin, Oregon 97062

Published: July 5, 12, and 19, 2023. Pilot & ONPA

P366641

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be conducted by the South West Area Commission on Transportation comprising of Coos, Douglas, and Curry Counties on July 14, 2023 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm via teleconference. The following positions are currently vacant: Douglas County Stakeholders Alternate 2

Representative; Coos County Alternate Representative; Coos County City-at-Large Primary Representative; Coos County Stakeholder Alternate 1 Representative; Curry County Stakeholders Alternate Representative; Modal Freight/Rail Alternate Representative. Interested parties should contact Sarah Thompson at 541-529-5067 for an application and/or teleconference information before the meeting date. Agenda items to be considered include: 20272030 STIP Update, Federal Aid Urban Boundary and Federal Functional Classification Update Process, ACT Chair/OTC meeting, and Region 3 Construction Updates. All interested persons may appear and be heard. A request for accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting Sarah Thompson.

Dated this 27th day of June, 2023. SOUTH WEST AREA COM-

MISSION ON TRANSPOR-

TATION

Published: July 12, 2023

(online June 28 - July 12, 2023). Pilot

CITY OF CRESCENT CITY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that a written report is on file in the office of the City Clerk describing each parcel of property currently being furnished sewer services having delinquent charges.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on the date and time below listed to hear and consider all objections or protests to the report referenced above. Upon confirmation of the report, the delinquent charges shall constitute a special assessment against the property at which the services were furnished, to be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary property taxes are collected. In addition, the City of Crescent City will add a 6% administrative surcharge to the balance. The public may access and participate in the public hearing by attending in person. A Zoom option will also be available for virtual and telephonic participation, however, the City cannot guarantee that there will not be technical difficulties. In the event there are technical difficulties, the meeting will continue in person. Details on how to attend virtually or telephonically will be on the agenda for the meeting at which the public hearing will be held.

Date: Monday, July 24, 20 23

Time: 6:00 P.M.

Hearing Body: City Council of the City of Crescent City Place: Flynn Center Board Chambers 981 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531

If you require special accommodation for attending the meeting, please contact City Clerk Robin Altman at 464-7483 ext. 223. Notification 48 hours before the meeting will enable City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]. For TTYDD use the speech and hearing impaired, please dial 711. /s/ Gwyn Mattix, Account Clerk I

Dated: June 29, 2023

Published: July 12, 2023. Triplicate T366633

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

Petition of: Daniel James Walter CASE NO. CVPT-2023-1155 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Daniel James Walter filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: Daniel James Walter to Proposed name: Edward Patrick Davies 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: July 28, 2023

Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1

The address of the court is the 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: June 12, 2023 /s/ Marilyn Miles

T365936

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Rye Development, LLC

Project No. 15310-000

NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY PERMIT APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR FILING AND SOLICITING COMMENTS, MOTIONS TO INTERVENE, AND COMPETING APPLICATIONS

(June 12, 2023)

On May 5, 2023, Rye Development, LLC, on behalf of Neptune Pumped Storage

1, LLC (the Applicant), filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), proposing to study the feasibility of the Elephant Rock Pumped Storage Project to be located in Curry County, Oregon, near the Sixes River, approximately 12.5 miles east-northeast of Port Orford, Oregon. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners’ express permission. The project would require constructing new water storage, water conveyance, and generation facilities at off-channel locations where no such facilities exist. It would consist of the following: (1) an upper reservoir with a surface area of 51.5 acres and a storage volume of 3,605 acre-feet at a maximum water-surface elevation of 2,070 feet mean sea level (MSL); (2) an 820-foot-long, 24-foot diameter vertical shaft that connects the upper reservoir to a 4,200-foot-long horizontal power tunnel, having a horse-shoe-shaped cross section approximately 450 square-foot in area, leading to the powerhouse; (3) a 60-ft high, 40-foot-diameter steel surge tower connected to the power tunnel upstream of the powerhouse; (4) a 100-foot-wide, 500-foot-long, 100-foothigh reinforced-concrete powerhouse with four 79.5 megawatt (MW) Francis pump-turbine units, with a combined installed capacity of 318 MW, that discharge into the lower reservoir; (5) a lower reservoir, located adjacent to the powerhouse, with a surface area of 51.5 acres and a storage volume of 3,605 acre-feet at a maximum water-surface elevation of 1,150 feet MSL; (6) and a 15-mile-long, 230 kV overhead transmission line extending from the powerhouse to the existing substation on Elk River Road, approximately 3 miles northeast of Port Orford. Both the upper and lower reservoirs would be created by zoned rockfill embankment dikes approximately 70 feet high and 7,200 feet in circumference. The project would have an annual generation capacity of 929,000 megawatt-hours.

Applicant Contact: Mr. Nate Sandvig, Vice President, Rye Development, LLC, 220 NW 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97202; email: nathan@ ryedevelopment.com; phone: (503) 309-2496.

FERC Contact: David Froehlich; email; david. froehlich@ferc.gov; phone (202) 502-6769. The Commission’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members, and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes.̷? For public inquiries and assistance with filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202)̷? 502-6595 or OPP@ferc.gov. Comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications should be submitted within 60 days from the issuance of this notice.

Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36.

The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications using the Commission’s eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters without prior registration using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please get in touch with FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208-3676 (toll-free), or (202) 502-8659 (TTY). Instead of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Kimberly

D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include docket number P-15310-000. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the “eLibrary” link of the Commission’s website at http://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P-15310) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, do not hesitate to get in touch with FERC Online Support. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary.

Published: June 28, July 5, 12, and 19, 2023. Pilot and ONPA P365956

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: JC’s Arctic Blast 1515 Macken Ave 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: 7/1/2022

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/ Joshua Mims This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 5/15/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230057

Published: June 28, July 5, 12, and 19, 2023. Triplicate T366154

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Seafront Baking Company 1348 Front Street Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a corporation

The registrant commenced to

Coast visitors survey concerning climate change impact

STAFF REPORT

Country Media, Inc.

Oregon State University researchers are now visiting nearly two dozen coastal sites to find out what visitors know about Oregon’s Marine Reserves and whether their visits will help foster change in habits to curb climate change.

Two groups of two interviewers will begin asking random visitors questions focused on education outreach about ocean acidification and whether visiting the ocean can trigger personal changes to reduce global warming’s impacts such as ocean acidification.

Participants also will be asked about their knowledge of Oregon’s five marine reserves.

The interviews will take place at 23 parks, visitor centers or other beach access points through late August. Many of the sites are at or near marine reserves.

It’s a so-called “intercept survey” that will take about four or five minutes in a low-pressure environment.

“We go out of our way to avoid intrusion with people’s recreational experiences,” said Tommy Swearingen, the Human Dimensions program leader for the Oregon Marine Reserves Program who is helping in the study.

The study is targeting at least 1,600 respondents, but Swearingen expects upwards of 2,500 or more participants.

Ocean Acidification, sometimes referred to as OA, is the byproduct of increased carbon dioxide dissolved in sea water over the past two centuries. It triggers chemical reactions that make sea water more acidic, impacting the entire ocean food web from fish and shellfish.

“Climate change is happening in everybody’s backyard and it’s happening globally,” says Dr. Megan Jones, the OSU conservation social scientist overseeing the study by master’s degree student Jennifer Waldo. “You don’t see OA with your naked eye, but it’s effecting local marine life and industries. Maybe this will make something abstract feel more relevant to people.”

By adding this relevancy, researchers hope to gauge whether this spurs interviewees to make lifestyle changes that reduce their carbon footprint.

The results will be matched with online surveys of about 1,400 Oregonians concluded this past spring. Results are expected later this year.

Marine Reserves program

Enacted by the Oregon Legislature in 2009, the Marine Reserves Program includes five actual marine reserves and nine protected areas that together cover nine percent of Oregon’s near-shore ocean waters.

The reserves, where no plants or animals can be removed and where development is banned, are underwater listening stations tracking ocean changes including fish, invertebrate and algal communities. It is the first long-term nearshore ocean conservation and monitoring program run by the state of Oregon and includes cuttingedge research on the economic, social and cultural dynamics of the Oregon coast and coastal communities.

The program is funded through state general fund dollars and not sport or commercial fishing fees.

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The survey will focus on whether visiting the ocean can trigger personal changes to reduce global warming’s impacts such as ocean acidification.

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97900 Shopping Center Ave. Ste. #1, Brookings, OR 97415

The Earth is alive! It may seem static, but, there are constant changes happening all around us that have been going on for billions of years. I’ve always been fascinated with the processes that create the land we live on, and the many treasures that are produced around the world.

I grew up in Livingston, Montana, where the Yellowstone river flows fast and strong out of Yellowstone National Park. Being the largest volcano on the planet, and having erupted many times, this region is filled with many examples of the wondrous geological goodies vulcanism creates, such as Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood, crystals, and fossils. Oregon shares this type of geological activity and also produces similar minerals. Rockhounding for these magical specimens has been my favorite hobby for many years, and now I’ve brought this passion with me to Brookings.

After remodeling the old Post Office space in the Harbor Shopping Center, my dream of opening a rock shop materialized at the end of January when we opened our doors! I’m pleased by the wonderful reception I’ve received and am encouraged by the level of enthusiasm expressed by everyone here who also loves rocks. Whether you simply enjoy the beauty of the natural world, or have an interest in the metaphysical properties some say minerals possess, you’re sure to find something of interest at the Crystal Cove Rock Shop. Keep rockin!