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Curry Health Foundation Awards Grants to local Nonproﬁts

BY NATE SCHWARTZ Curry Coastal Pilot

The Curry Health Foundation (CHF) announced the recipients of their Grant Awards for the 2024 Spring Cycle at an event on June 21, 2024. Hosted at the Curry Public Library. Representatives from 13 local nonproﬁts and 501 (c)(3) organizations, were on hand to receive a total of $26,087 dollars in grant money for local projects. The event began with remarks from CHF President, Jane Doroff, followed by the presentation of the awards by Steven Denney, Chair of the

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Anti-windmills protestors sprayed during demonstration

BY NATE SCHWARTZ

Curry Coastal Pilot

An anti-windmill protest in Brookings was disrupted by local business owners after they decided to ‘wash their sign’ in the middle of their gathering, spraying multiple protesters with cold water.

The group Oregonians Against Wind Turbines have been hosting demonstrations over BOEM’s decision to lease Wind Energy Areas off the coast of Coos Bay and Brookings Oregon. They clashed with the owners of the local boutique A.ell Atelier and Design over Memorial Day weekend.

The group had gathered to protest on a public sidewalk along Chetco Boulevard, where they assumed there would be healthy trafﬁc. One of the organizers, Joe Wilson, expressed the typical response from locals.

“The response has been 100-1 against the windmills, from people and businesses,” explained Joe, “I don’t know if they we’re against the message or just don’t want people in front of their business, but we weren’t blocking trafﬁc or the entrance to their building” The owners, who have yet to provide comment, took it upon themselves to make the protesters feel unwelcome. On that Memorial Day, one owner threw a protestor’s sign into oncoming trafﬁc on Chetco.

Wilson noticed something was off when they returned for the next protest two weeks later.

Large vehicles had been parked for the assumed purpose of blocking vision of the protestors.

The boutique also had a power sprayer set up outside.

The business owner and her brother claimed to be washing their sign outside, but video taken by the protesters clearly shows that the intention was to indirectly spray the demonstrators, who seemed to take it in stride, and with good humor.

This ‘sign washing’ carried on

for almost an hour according to protestors. Their response was to contact the local authorities to see what could be done. Brookings Police Chief, Kelby McCrae, responded with the solution.

“The sidewalk is public property and the graveled portion in front of the doors of the business is a roadway. Neither can be blocked and neither is her property. You certainly have your freedom of speech and assembly. From the videos you provided, I did not see you violate any law,” said McCrae in an email to

protestors.

However, those same rights do extend to the business owners as well.

“Additionally, while annoying, his spraying the sign above you (“indirectly” as you point out) is not in and of itself illegal,” McCrae continued, “Lieutenant Dotson told me that both ofﬁces handled the situation well and I hope that this does not occur again.”

Brookings PD had sent a pair of ofﬁcers to diffuse the situation. Apparently, they had

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Ocean Suites Celebrate its Silver Anniversary

BY NATE SCHWARTZ

Curry Coastal Pilot

A favorite of many Brookings visitors celebrated its silver anniversary this month. The Ocean Suites Motel at 16045 Lower Harbor Road has been renowned for its customer service and cleanliness for 25 years. To celebrate their two and a half decades of award-winning service the Griffith’s, the longtime family owners, hosted a celebration. The anniversary brought together long-time regulars, former employees, and architects that worked on the original building. In fact, the motel’s very first guest, Martha Harrison, returned for another stay. Arriving with her late husband Jim back in 1999, the Ocean Suites showed a level of customer service that is still a part of the motel’s lore. The Harrisons had brought along Jim’s recliner, which helped him sleep better with a bad back. Loren Griffith, and his son Don, helped to carry the recliner up to the second floor, and back down again after the stay. It was this interaction that

NB Mayor Appointed to South Coast Regional Solutions Advisory Committee

Governor Tina Kotek has appointed North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke to the South Coast Regional Solutions Advisory Committee, representing Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties. Mayor Engelke will serve as the city representative through June 30, 2026. Regional Solutions is a uniquely Oregon approach to community and economic development, fostering collaboration among public, private, and civic sectors to advance projects, solve problems, seize opportunities, and respond to emerging local needs. This program builds on a long tradition of collaborative governance, regional coordination, and creative problem-solving. Mayor Engelke expressed her enthusiasm for the appointment: “Being part of the South Coast Regional Solutions Advisory Committee allows me to further my commitment to our community. I’m excited to collaborate with leaders across sectors to advance projects that will beneﬁt our beautiful South Coast. Our region is unique and full of potential. Together, we can seize opportunities and tackle challenges to create a thriving community.” The Regional Solutions Program, established by legislation in 2014, is divided into 11 Economic Development Districts. Each district has a Governor-appointed Advisory Committee composed of community leaders, including local government ofﬁcials and tribal representatives. These committees set regional priorities and identify resources to support local projects, ensuring effective state government support for local partners. Mayor Engelke was elected to serve as North Bend’s Mayor in November 2022, after serving as a Council Member since 2018. She is a tenured Business Professor at Southwestern Oregon Community College and has over 25 years of hands-on experience in the business community. Her extensive involvement in local boards and organizations, including past president of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and current role as Vice President of the League of Oregon Cities, highlights her dedication to enhancing the welfare of her community. For more information on the Regional Solutions Program, please visit https://www.oregon. gov/gov/regional-solutions/pages/default.aspx.

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a productive interaction with the business owners, and they consider the issue resolved, though they recommended the protesters find a new location for their next demonstration. Support for the protests has been high as more and more citizens find reason for concern with the Windmill development. This includes elected officials. During both of their recent Curry and Coos County town halls Senators Wyden and Merkley expressed their dissatisfaction with the way the project is being carried out.

Oregonians Against Wind Turbines have been petitioning for an Advisory Vote on the upcoming November ballots. This will allow locals to have

their voices heard in a more ofﬁcial capacity and show governmental organizations where the actual level of support for the project lies.

Until then they will continue hosting protests in Coos Bay, Gold Beach, and Brookings. In addition to seeking a solution and raising awareness, Oregonians Against Wind Turbines are happy to have a healthy and respectful dialogue with their opposition. Getting sprayed with water, however, is not what most would consider ‘respectful dialogue’.

“We will be having more protests, and everyone is welcome. Even if you are pro-windmill and want to have a discussion about it, we’re happy to talk. We just want everyone to be on the same page and understand the impacts it will have on our beautiful South Coast and on our way of life,” concluded Wilson.

We Must Protect Veterans’ Access to Mental Health Treatments

BY ANTHONY J. PRINCIPI Guest Column

As a nation, we have a sacred duty to support the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms. That responsibility doesn’t end when their service does. Once military members return home, we must ensure they have the health care they need to live their best lives -- including treatments for mental health conditions.

Bipartisan majorities in Congress have made a priority of this issue, notably with their overwhelming support for the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019.

Unfortunately, though, a single provision in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act threatens to undermine this progress. The law is inadvertently discouraging the development of next-generation psychiatric medications that could benefit countless veterans. The good news is that an easy, bipartisan fix is now in the works.

Mental health challenges remain heartbreakingly common among our nation’s heroes. Rates of PTSD are higher among veterans than civilians. Sadly, it is estimated that 17 veterans die by suicide every day, and over half of veterans living with mental illness aren’t receiving treatment.,

These painful statistics reﬂect

the unique stresses and traumas of military life. Combat exposure, family separation, reintegration into civilian life -- each can take a heavy psychological toll.

Drug researchers have responded to mental illness with an expanding arsenal of treatment options. The United States is currently responsible for about half of all new medications developed worldwide.

But affordability is also an important issue. To address it, the IRA gave Medicare the authority to negotiate with drug makers for lower prices. To help ensure pharmaceutical developers have time to recoup their investment costs, lawmakers wisely granted newly approved medicines a period of exemption from price negotiations.

But oddly, this exemption period isn’t the same for all drug types. Under the law, new “large molecule” biologic medicines are exempt from government price negotiations for 13 years after FDA approval, whereas small-molecule drugs receive only nine years of exemption.

Unsurprisingly, this disparity is already leading drug companies to deprioritize or abandon smallmolecule treatments. In a recent survey of over two dozen prominent biopharmaceutical ﬁrms, 63% said they plan to shift investment away from small molecules because of the

IRA. This alarming trend could have serious consequences for veterans seeking treatment options for mental illness. Small molecules have a key advantage when it comes to treating mental health conditions: they’re tiny enough to cross the blood-brain barrier. That’s why small molecules make up virtually all psychiatric medications, from antipsychotics to antidepressants. The IRA’s bias against small molecules will also worsen existing inequities in care access. Smallmolecule medications usually come as easy-to-use pills, while biologics typically require injections or IVs administered by a healthcare professional. Thankfully, a straightforward, bipartisan ﬁx has already emerged. The Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act would align price negotiation timelines for small molecules and biologics, giving each category 13 years of post-approval protection.

As millions of veterans struggle with mental health or behavioral conditions, we need to protect their access to innovative therapies. That starts with passing the EPIC Act. Anthony Principi served as Secretary of Veterans Affairs from 2001-2005. This column ﬁrst appeared in Stars and Stripes.

Elderly fraud increasing in Oregon

Internet scams targeting elderly Oregonians are increasing. Here's what you need to know.

BY JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

The latest Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI) report shows that segment of the population lost $44 million to the scammers in 2023.

FBI Report

Elder fraud complaints to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (or IC3) increased by 14% in 2023, and associated losses increased by about 11%,

according to IC3’s 2023 Elder Fraud Report, released April 30.

The annual publication provides statistics about incidents of elder fraud—or fraud that explicitly targets older Americans’ money or cryptocurrency—that are reported to IC3. The report aims to raise the public’s awareness of this issue and to prevent future and repeat incidents.

“Combatting the ﬁnancial exploitation of those over 60 years of age continues to be a priority of the FBI,” FBI Assistant Director Michael D. Nordwall wrote in the report. “Along with our partners, we continually work to aid victims and to identify and investigate the individuals and criminal organizations that perpetrate these schemes and target the elderly.”

And elder fraud is probably a more insidious threat than the

report shows. Many of these crimes likely go unreported, and, as the report states, “only about half” of the fraud scam complaints submitted to IC3 in 2023 included victims’ ages.

Here are ﬁve key takeaways from the 2023 report:

1. Elder fraud is an expensive crime. Scams targeting individuals aged 60 and older caused over $3.4 billion in losses in 2023—an increase of approximately 11% from the year prior. The average victim of elder fraud lost $33,915 due to these crimes in 2023.

2. Older Americans seem to be disproportionately impacted by scams and fraud. Over 101,000 victims aged 60 and over reported this kind of crime to IC3 in 2023. On the ﬂip side, victims

under the age of 20 years old seemed to be the leastimpacted demographic, with about 18,000 victims in this demographic reporting suspected scams or frauds to IC3 last year.

3. Tech support scams were the most widely reported kind of elder fraud in 2023. Nearly 18,000 victims aged 60 and over reported such scams to IC3. Personal data breaches, conﬁdence and romance scams, non-payment or non-delivery scams, and investment scams rounded out the top ﬁve most common types of elder fraud reported to IC3 last year.

4. Investment scams were the costliest kind of elder fraud in 2023. These schemes cost victims more than $1.2 billion in losses last year. And tech support scams,

business email compromise scams, conﬁdence and romance scams, government impersonation scams, and personal data breaches all respectively cost victims hundreds of millions of dollars in 2023.

5. Scammers are coming for people’s cryptocurrency. More than 12,000 victims aged 60 and over indicated that cryptocurrency was “a medium or tool used to facilitate” the scam or fraud that targeted them when reporting it to IC3.

If you or someone you know may have been a victim of elder fraud, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. If the suspected fraud was internet-facilitated, you can also file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.

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Oregon Health Authority issues measles advisory

BY JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and county public health ofﬁcials are investigating two cases of measles in a single Clackamas County household.

One household member, an unvaccinated adult, was conﬁrmed to have measles Friday, June 14. The individual developed a rash June 11. While the time range of the exposure is believed to be between May 19 and June 4, the speciﬁc location of the exposure, which occurred in Marion County, is unknown, suggesting there may be other, unreported measles cases in Oregon, according to the OHA.

The second household member, an unvaccinated child, developed symptoms a few days later. Both individuals are recovering.

“Spreading measles from one person to another is pretty easy, as it’s a highly infectious disease,” OHA Public Health Division Medical Director for Communicable Diseases and Immunizations Paul R. Cieslak said. “That’s why it’s extremely important that all adults and children in their household be up to date on vaccinations. Adults of any age born during or after 1957 can still be vaccinated.”

People might have been exposed if they were in any of these areas during these times:

• Oregon Health & Science

University facilities:

○OHSU Immediate Care Richmond Clinic, between 4:40 p.m. and 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, June 12.

○OHSU Hospital Emergency Department, between 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, and 7:15 p.m. Friday, June 14 (risk at this location is believed to be low because the patient was masked and airborne precautions were promptly implemented).

How measles spreads and symptoms

Measles spreads through the air after a person with measles coughs or sneezes. People are contagious with measles for four days before a rash appears and up to four days afterward. The virus particles can also linger in the air for up to two hours after someone who is infectious has left the area.

Measles typically starts with a fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes. A rash usually follows, beginning on the face and spreading to the rest of the body. Symptoms begin seven to 21 days after exposure to a person with measles. Common complications of measles include ear infection, lung infection and diarrhea. Swelling of the brain is a rare but much more serious complication. In developed countries in recent years, one or two out of every

Spreading measles from one person to another is pretty easy,

as it’s a highly infectious disease.”

Paul R. Cieslak, OregonHealthAuthority

1,000 measles cases has been fatal.

Determining your risk of measles

Most Oregonians have been vaccinated to prevent measles, usually as children. Anyone who has received a measles vaccination at any time in their life has a low risk of getting measles. Risk is much higher for anyone who has not received measles vaccination who may have been exposed to the disease.

Measles poses the highest risk to:

1. Unvaccinated pregnant people.

2. Infants younger than 1 year old.

3. People with weakened

immune systems.

You are considered immune to measles if any of the following apply:

• You were born before 1957.

• You’ve been diagnosed with measles at any point in your life.

• A blood test proves that you are immune.

• You have had two doses of measles vaccine.

What to do if you suspect measles in your household Public health ofﬁcials urge people experiencing symptoms of measles not to arrive unannounced at a medical ofﬁce

if they:

1. Have a measles-like rash, or

2. Have been exposed to measles within the previous 21 days, AND

3. Have any other symptom of measles (such as fever, cough or red eyes).

Individuals planning to seek medical care should ﬁrst call a health care provider or urgent care center by telephone to create an entry plan to avoid exposing others in waiting rooms.

Learn more about measles at https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/ DISEASESAZ/Pages/measles. aspx.

Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council releases ﬁnal recommendations

BY JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

Following a one-year review of Oregon’s early literacy education, a state council has released its ﬁnal recommendations to strengthen educator preparation programs for teaching reading and writing in Oregon elementary schools.

In January, the Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council released initial recommendations to revise educator and school administrator preparation program standards for literacy instruction. Members of educator prep programs and the general public were able to submit feedback to the recommendations.

“These recommendations are a signiﬁcant step forward,” Gov. Kotek said. “I appreciate that the council has not just layered on new requirements. They have also tried to streamline existing standards and build on the things we’ve had and continue to be important, like dyslexia standards. In addition to the council, I want to thank Oregon’s educator preparation program faculty and leaders who took the time to share their perspectives with us. We listened and many hours were spent taking your feedback into the revisions of the recommendations.”

State Rep. Boomer Wright (R-Coos Bay) served on the council.

“We must always do what’s in the best interest of our children,” Wright said. “These recommendations represent a way to support teachers and principals to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do what we’re asking them to do for students. And to make sure that happens well, we also need to set up the right level of resources and support for our educator preparation programs to meet the new expectations the Council has recommended.”

“I have been honored to serve on this council alongside an outstanding group of individuals with one goal in mind: improving literacy outcomes for all of

These recommendations

are a signiﬁcant step forward.”

Tina Kotek, OregonGovernor

Oregon’s children,” said Ronda Fritz, council co-chair and Associate Professor at Eastern Oregon University. “We were able to move the standards for Oregon’s teacher preparation programs to reflect what science tells us about how children learn to read as well as the content and methods that are critical for ensuring proficient readers. I believe these standards will give educator preparation programs a clear roadmap for designing courses and programs that will produce teachers with the essential knowledge and skills to create proficient readers and writers.”

“I am proud to have been part of the collaborative process that brought together so many different Oregon stakeholders to lay the groundwork for our educator preparation programs,” said Susan Gardner, council co-chair and Dean of the College of Education at Oregon State University. “We had a wide range of expertise on this council –elementary school teachers and administrators, higher education faculty, state agency leaders, and our passionate representatives and senators. This made for a powerful team that brought together so many voices and perspectives, adding richness to the work we produced together.”

The recommendations were broken into three sections: educator preparation program (EPP) approval standards, implementation recommendations, and educator licensing standards recommendations.

Key takeaways from the recommendations on educator preparation program approval standards include:

• Combining Reading Instruction Standards with Dyslexia Standards into one cohesive standard. This will streamline standards that are focused on teaching reading and writing.

• Creating new Literacy Standards that relate to the content of Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework and the models of reading acquisition embedded in the Framework. These standards are designed to guide the preparation of kindergarten through 5th Grade teachers and administrators on evidencebased practices for teaching literacy.

Key takeaways from the implementation recommendations include:

• Phase in the proposed recommendations so

that all Oregon EPPs are implementing new standards by the fall of the 2026-27 academic year.

• State support for Oregon EPPs to adapt to the new standards.

• Ensuring that all educators, including experienced teachers and graduates of outof-state EPPs, are supported and held accountable for meeting high standards for literacy instruction.

• Investing in the implementation infrastructure needed to enable consistent, researchaligned implementation of new standards in educator preparation and in schools.

Key takeaways from the recommendations on educator licensing standards include:

• Preliminary licensure requirements for all newly licensed educators should take effect in 2027.

• Consider funding and capacity

needs, develop processes for how all educators can demonstrate competency of standards, and minimize economic barriers to certiﬁcation.

Kotek established the Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council through Executive Order 23-12 in May 2023 to strengthen the preparation of teachers and school administrators to instruct elementary students on reading and writing.

The council was directed to create recommendations as an advisory body to the Governor and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) and consider an implementation plan and timeline to align to the Council’s recommendations. TSPC has already begun considering the Council’s recommendations.

Kotek joined the Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council for their ﬁnal meeting Monday, June 17, to offer gratitude to council members for their work over the past year and provide comments on their ﬁnal recommendations.

Increased patrols on Oregon waters over holiday weekend announced

The Marine Board, Sheriff’s Offices across the state and the Oregon State Police will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 4-6, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence of intoxicants (BUII). Boating under the influence of intoxicants means prescription drugs, alcohol, inhalants, marijuana, or any other substance that impairs a person’s ability to make sound judgments and safely operate a boat. The effects of drugs and alcohol are amplified on the water, due to the combined impacts of environmental stressors like sun glare, wind, wave motion and other factors. Alcohol also dehydrates the body making sudden immersion into cold water at an even greater risk for drowning. Impaired boaters face serious penalties. The consequences of a BUII conviction include possible jail time, a $6,250 fine and loss of boating privileges. Marine officers can legally obtain blood, breath or urine if a boater fails field sobriety tests. The US Coast Guard’s nationwide statistics for

2023 noted alcohol use as the leading known contributing factor in boating accidents where the primary cause was known and was listed as the leading factor in 17% of deaths.

“Recreational boating is a relatively safe activity when boating sober, wearing life jackets, and staying aware of the surroundings,” Paulsen adds. So far this year, the common denominators for boating fatalities are operator inattention, not wearing a life jacket and operator inexperience. If you see an impaired operator or someone who is operating in a way that threatens others’ safety, call 911 to report it. For more information about Operation Dry Water, visit www. operationdrywater.org.

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MUNCHKIN/PERSIAN/ RAGDOLL cats & kittens. Health forces sale. Qualiﬁed pet homes only. Affectionate, healthy, TICA Reg. $150 and up. Pixs & info 702-860-8957. When veterinary care is unavailable or unaffordable, ask for Happy Jack® animal healthcare products for cats, dogs, & horses. At Tractor Supply® (www. happyjackinc.com). (ONPA)

Available For Rent 800 Retirement/Asst Living 801 Available For Rent 800 A few blocks to the beach! Move-in ready, nice, clean 3 bed, 1 bath home with 2-car attached ga rage. $1850/mo. + deposit 707-890-6655

CRESCENT CITY... 1bed, downstairs apartment. Sorry no smoking or pets. WST included. Rent $900.00 plus Deposit. JACQUELINE COCHRAN, REALTOR... 707-464-5812

Furnished 1 bedroom

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

Riverfront 5 br house on 1 acre w/ large RV garage. $3850/mo + Security dep. $3850. 831-247-4375, in Brookings

RV Space for Rent 819

RV Space for rent in nice family park. $775/mo + $775 security deposit. Includes w/s/g. Long term only. If interested please call 541-813-0862

Storage 860

RV Storage in gated property. Electricity hookup available for charging battery. Storage only! $100/mo. If interested please call 541-412-8940

Homes for Sale 902

Affordable living in the Port for $79,500, steps from the beach, just remodeled, 1br, on a creek, 541-251-1885

Public Notices 999

CCP24-2033 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RONALD WARREN ADAMS, Deceased. Case No. 24PB05057 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above entitled estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned Personal Representative through my resident agent, JAMES W. GARDNER, Attorney at Law, 29692 Ellensburg Avenue, Ste 11, P.O. Box 1286, Gold Beach, Oregon 97444, Phone (541) 247-6615, 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, Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative, JAMES W. GARDNER whose address and phone number appear above.

DATED this 19th day of June, 2024. /s/ Jason Sidney Adams JASON SIDNEY ADAMS Personal Representative 28555 Hunter Creek Loop, #50 Gold Beach, OR 97444 Phone (541) 247-2322

DATES OF PUBLISH: June 19, 26, July 3, 2024

CCP24-2044 PUBLIC NOTICE: BrookingsHarbor School District Free Summer Meals Site Information The BrookingsHarbor School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. The program will run from 7/8/2024 to 7/31/2024. Meals will be provided at the following addresses and times: Kalmiopsis Elementary Cafeteria at 650 Easy St. Lunch will be served at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM MondayThursday. A to-go breakfast bag will be provided as well. Follow the “Summer Food” signs. This program provides meals to “ALL CHILDREN AGES 1-18 FOR FREE!” Please call Nutrition Director Cindy Badger at 541-469-2108 X8 for further information. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 7202600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. 1. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https:// www.usda.gov/sites/ default/files/documents/ ad-3 027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: Program.Intake@usda.gov. 07/03.

Two Victorian red hanging lamps $500.00

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APN: 120-215-001-000

FKA 120-215-01 TS No: CA08001224-23-1 TO No: DEF-584690 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

(The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/ or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 28, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM, at the stairs of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn County Administration Building at 981 H St, Crescent City, CA 95531, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on April 1, 2008 as Instrument No. 20081607, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California, executed by JUDY M. JAMES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 575 COOPER AVE, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.\emspace The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $161,998.11 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee

is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Xome - Premier at 800758-8052 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www. Xome.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0800122423-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.\ emspace Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-758-8052, or visit this internet website www. Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08001224-23-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate

real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: June 6, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0800122423-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614

Phone: 949-252-8300

TDD: 711 949.252.8300

By: Bobbie La Flower, Authorized Signatory

SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED

ONLINE AT www.Xome. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION

PLEASE CALL: XomePremier at 800-758-8052

NPP0461596 Published: 6/19, 6/26, and 7/3/2024, Triplicate 393893

T.S. No.: 2023-02075-CA

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

Petition of: Karen Julie Curtis-Tillson CASE NO. CV241053 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Karen Julie Curtis-Tillson ﬁled a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Karen Julie Curtis-Tillson to Proposed name: Karen Julie Curtis THE COURT ORDERS

Property Address: 303 ELK VALLEY ROAD, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

Published: 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 and 7/3/2024, Triplicate 393268

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 5, 2024 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1 The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: May 23, 2024 /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court

A.P.N.: 117-120-025-000

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS

NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.

NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO

LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/08/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

Trustor: CAROLINA MAY AITKEN, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC

Deed of Trust Recorded 01/02/2007 as Instrument No. 20070036 in book , page ---and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California, Date of Sale: 08/16/2024 at 11:00 AM

Place of Sale: ON THE STEPS OF THE COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE 981 H ST Crescent City, CA 95531

Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $162,145.42 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:

All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 303 ELK VALLEY ROAD, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531

A.P.N.: 117-120-025-000

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $162,145.42.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.altisource.com/ loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2023-02075-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866)-960-8299, or visit this internet website https://www.altisource.com/loginpage.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 202302075-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003

Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https://www.AltiSource.com/LoginPage.aspx

Date: June 4,

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TS No: CA13000042-23-2

APN: 112-152-58-000 TO No: 2400673CAD NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 10, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM, at the stairs of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn County Administration Building at 981 H St, Crescent City, CA 95531, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on November 20, 2006 as Instrument No. 20067720, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California, executed by KEVIN FUGATE AND LYNN FUGATE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE

ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL, LLC (F/K/A HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.) as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 500 GRANITE ROAD, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.\emspace The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $20,530.39 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if

applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website www. nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA13000042-232. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.\emspace Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA13000042-23-2 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice

regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: June 10, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA13000042-23-2 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Bobbie La Flower, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 TS No: CA13000042-23-2 APN: 112-152-58-000 TO No: 2400673CAD NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 10, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM, at the stairs of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn County Administration Building at 981 H St, Crescent City, CA 95531, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on November 20, 2006 as Instrument No. 20067720, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California, executed by KEVIN FUGATE AND LYNN FUGATE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE

ELECTRONIC

REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL, LLC (F/K/A HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.) as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 500 GRANITE ROAD, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.\emspace The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $20,530.39 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code

and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website www.

nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA13000042-232. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.\emspace Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA13000042-23-2 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: June 10, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA13000042-23-2 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Bobbie La Flower, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0461835 Published: 6/26, 7/3, and 7/10/2024, Triplicate 394354

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF CRESCENT CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Crescent City will conduct a Public Hearing on July 15th, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Flynn Center Board Chambers, 981 H Street, Crescent City, California. The meeting will also be broadcast on the following YouTube channel: https://www.youtube. com/@CityofCrescent CityCalifornia/streams. Instructions for participating in the meeting will also be included in the Council Agenda, which will be published on the City’s website. The purpose of this hearing is to review and approve the accomplishments that were produced from the City’s 20-CDBG-12056 and 20CDBG-12040 Agreements with the State of California and to solicit citizen input regarding the outcome and accomplishments of the funding received under these contracts. The City was awarded $500,000 in CDBG grant funds for the Business Assistance Loan Program and $250,000 in CDBG grant funds for the Microenterprise Program. Citizens will be given the opportunity to make their comments known and questions answered related to the grant listed above. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, you may direct written comments to the City of Crescent City, 377 J Street. In addition, public information files for these projects may be reviewed at City Hall between 7:30 A.M. and 5:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday. If you plan on attending the public hearing and need a special accommodation because of a sensory or mobility impairment/ disability, please contact the City at (707) 4647483 to arrange for those accommodations to be made. The City of Crescent City promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low and moderateincome families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status, or physical disabilities. Published: 7/3/2024, Triplicate 394751

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CCP24-2039 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 123845-OR Loan No.: ******9427 Reference is made to that certain trust deed (the “Deed of Trust”) executed by CARA R KOENIG, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Grantor, to ROGUE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, as Trustee, in favor of WRIGHT-PATT CREDIT UNION, INC., as Beneficiary, dated 3/6/2014, recorded 3/7/2014, as Instrument No. 201400586, in the Official Records of Curry County, Oregon, which covers the following described real property situated in Curry County, Oregon: A parcel of land situated in the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section One (1), Township Thirty-seven (37) South, Range Fifteen (15) West, Willamette Meridian, Curry County, Oregon, described as follows: Beginning at the East Quarter corner of said Section 1; thence North 17° 22’ West 1196 feet; thence due West 466 feet to the true point of beginning, being on the East line of Russell Street; thence North 102 feet; thence East 106 feet thence South 102 feet; thence West 106 feet to the true point of beginning.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM a parcel of land lying within the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section One (1) Township Thirty-seven (37) South, Range Fifteen (15) West, Willamette Meridian, City of Gold Beach, Curry County, Oregon, as shown on a map of property line adjustment for Jewell Hunter by Bryan Flavin Land Surveying dated February 1998, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Inst. #91-4542, said point being on the Easterly boundary of Russell Street; thence North 89° 38’ 00” East, 106.31 feet to the Southeast corner thereof; thence South 00° 47’ 08” West 22.54 feet; thence South 89° 38’ 00” West, 106.24 feet to the Easterly boundary of Russell Street; thence along said boundary North 00° 37’ 00” East, 22.54 feet to the point of beginning.

APN: R27467 / 371501AA 07402-00 Commonly known as: 29435 RUSSELL ST GOLD BEACH, OR 97444

The current beneficiary is: MyCUMortgage, LLC

Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the above-described real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and notice has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). The default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to pay when due, the following sums: Delinquent Payments: Dates: Total: 11/1/2023 - 6/1/2024

$9,571.60 Late Charges: $335.02 Beneficiary Advances:

$1,638.64

Total Required to Reinstate:

$11,545.26

TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $118,104.06

By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by the Deed of Trust immediately due and payable, including: the principal sum of $110,128.84 together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.25 % per annum, from 10/1/2023 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs, and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Deed of Trust Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee, CLEAR RECON CORP, whose address is 111 SW Columbia Street #950, Portland, OR 97201, will on 10/25/2024, at the hour of 11:00 AM, standard time, as established by ORS 187.110, At the main entrance to the Curry County Courthouse, 29821 Ellensburg, Gold Beach, OR 97444, sell at public auction to the highest bidder in the form of cash equivalent (certified funds or cashier’s check) the interest in the above-described real

CITY OF CRESCENT CITY

T.S. No.: 2024-08781-CA

property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time it executed the Deed of Trust, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Deed of Trust, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than the portion of principal that would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorneys’ fees, and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the Deed of Trust at any time not later than five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Deed of Trust, the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 6/12/2024 CLEAR RECON CORP 1050 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 858-750-7777 866931-0036 Jessica Lopez, Authorized Signatory of Trustee 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24.

CCP24-2043 Notice of Public Meeting

The Winchuck Rural Fire Protection District will hold its next Board of Director’s meeting on Wed., July 10, 2024 at 6:00 P.M., at the Winchuck Fire Hall, 363 Winchuck River Road. Agenda: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Reading of the Minutes 3. Chief’s Report 4. Treasurer’s Report 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Adjourn Meeting Respectfully Submitted Jan Loren, Secretary 07/03.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Fern Hollow Retreat 2735 Peveler Avenue Crescent City, CA 95531 Mailing address 2201 Parkway Drive Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a married couple

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 6/22/2024 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed:/s/ Erica Moore This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 6/20/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240058 Published: 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, and 7/24/2024, Triplicate 394997

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.

DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024 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 a 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 II Dated: June 24, 2024 Published: 7/3/2024, Triplicate 394828

Request for Proposals

Del Norte Child Care Council is seeking proposals for converting The Wonder Bus to an electric powertrain. This conversion should aim for a range of approximately 100 miles. The Wonder Bus currently has no engine, and the scope of work will include, but is not limited to, installing an electric engine, installing batteries, upgrading the brake system and installing a transmission. The conversion will require retrofitting many, if not all, of the existing components to accommodate the new electric powertrain. If you are interested in this project, please submit a detailed proposal outlining your approach, estimated costs, and timeline for completion by July 30th to: 212 K St. Crescent City, CA Published: 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, and 7/24/2024, Triplicate 394703

CCP24-2038 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY

Probate Department

In the Matter of the Estate of: JODY L. DAVIS, Deceased. Case No. 24PB03665 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that McKenna Wiley has been appointed as personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Don G. Johnson, 698 12th St Suite 240, Salem, OR 97301, 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 proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Don G. Johnson, 698 12th St Suite 240, Salem, OR 97301. Dated and first published: 06/26.

APN: 120-185-005-000

Property Address: 696 COOPER AVE, CRESCENT CITY, CALIFORNIA 95531 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/14/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Christine Elaine Peters, an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Nestor Solutions, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 8/17/2020 as Instrument No. 20203142 in Book — Page — of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California Date of Sale: 7/10/2024 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the stairs of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn County Administration Building at 981 H St, Crescent City, CA 95531Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $249,560.31 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 696 COOPER AVE CRESCENT CITY, CALIFORNIA 95531A.P.N.: 120-185-005-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL

BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these

resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites or www.nestortrustee. com, using the file number assigned to this case 202408781-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE

TO TENANTS: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites or www. nestortrustee.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2024-08781-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 6/6/2024 Nestor Solutions, LLC214 5th Street, Suite 205Huntington Beach, California 92648Sale Line: (888) 902-3989 Giovanna Nichelson, Trustee Sale Officer EPP 40354

Published: 6/19, 6/26, 7/3/2024, Triplicate 393814

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Redwood Meadows RV Resort 2000 Hwy 199 Hiouchi, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 5/16/2024 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed:/s/ Sean Lyell This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 6/6/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20240052 Published: 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, and 7/10/2024, Triplicate 393799

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitati on Facility Planning, Construction and Management Division Invites Qualified Firms to Submit Statements of Qualifications for ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INVESTIGATION AND REMEDIATION DESIGN FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

RFQ NO. ERCS202406

EProcurement Event ID# 0000031825

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) intends to contract with a firm for Architectural and Engineering Services, Hazardous Material Investigation and Remediation Design for Northern California. The Consultant shall provide Architectural and Engineering Services on an as-needed basis, for projects in Northern California. The Facility Planning, Construction and Management Division will proceed with one Agreement for Northern California. The responsible party shall be an Architect or Engineer licensed to practice in the State of California, a Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Certified Asbestos Consultant and California Department of Public Health Certified Lead professional. All work shall be performed under, and approved by, a licensed and certified design professional. The selected firm shall provide services on an “asneeded” basis, including, but not limited to, field investigations, remediation design (plans, specifications, and cost estimates) and construction support related to hazardous materials, and other facility hazards. Related services may include, but not be limited to investigation to: identify sources of airborne and waterborne hazards, developing remedial action plans (drawings/ specifications) and developing cost estimates associate with these efforts. The Consultant’s work may also require the participation of other engineeringrelated disciplines such as architecture, electrical, mechanical, geotechnical, and structural among others. Consultant’s work that must meet requirements for access compliance requires the participation of a Certified Access Specialist.

CDCR anticipates selecting a firm to provide the required Architectural and Engineering Services with funding anticipated to begin in Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and concluding in Fiscal Year 2027/2028 assuming no budget delays are encountered to obtain future funding.

A Notice to Proceed for Architectural and Engineering Services is subject to budgetary, legislative, and control agency approval.

CDCR strongly encourages Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and Small Business participation.

A Pre-Proposal Conference WILL NOT be conducted. To be considered for selection, firms must submit Statements of Qualifications to: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Facility Planning, Construction and Management Division 9838 Old Placerville Road, Suite B Sacramento, CA 95827 Attention: Samantha Brammer

Submittal Deadline: July 18, 2024, by 3:00 PM, PST All questions regarding this Request for Qualification shall be emailed directly to Samantha Brammer at Samantha.Brammer@cdcr. ca.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. on June 26, 2024. Interested firms may obtain a Request for Qualification package

Wild RiversCoast Classifieds

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Del Norte Mobile Health Services 550 E Washington Blvd Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a corporation

The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed on: n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a ﬁne not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Stacy Watkins, Vice Persident of Administration, Open Door Community Health Centers

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 6/6/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20240051 Published: 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, and 7/17/2024, Triplicate 394124

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Crescent Beach Motel 1455 US Highway 101 S Crescent City, CA 95531 This filing is a refile of previous file # 20190045 with changes after 40 days of expiration.

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed on: 5/10/2019 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/ Sharanbir Grewal, member

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 6/12/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240055 Published: 6/26, 7/3, 7/10. And 7/17, Triplicate 394352

TS No. OR07000045-241 APN R20112 TO No 3041290 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, JENNIE L. LOZANO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN as Grantor to LAND AMERICA LAWYERS TITLE as Trustee, in favor of AMWEST CAPITAL MORTGAGE, INC. as Beneficiary dated as of July 3, 2008 and recorded on July 16, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008-3269 and the beneficial interest was assigned to LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS and recorded December 4, 2023 as Instrument Number 20232864 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Curry County, Oregon to-wit: APN: R20112 LOT 1, BLOCK 4, GARRISON ADDITION, CURRY COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 18 GEER CIRCLE, PORT ORFORD, OR 97465 Both the Beneficiary, Longbridge Financial, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay the principal balance which became all due and payable based upon the failure to pay taxes and/or insurance, pursuant to paragraph (7) (A)(I) under the Note, and pursuant to paragraph (9) (A)(I) of the Deed of Trust. By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $159,153.58 together with interest thereon from December 18, 2021 until paid; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on October 7, 2024 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, inside the main lobby of the Curry County Courthouse, 29821 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach, OR 97444 County of Curry, sell at public auction

to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any.

Dated: 5/23/24 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-2528300 NPP0461209 To: CURRY COASTAL PILOT

06/19/2024, 06/26/2024, 07/03/2024, 07/10/2024

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Secs. 6104, 6105 U.C.C.) Escrow No. FHBT2012400437

Notice is hereby given to the Creditors of: Gasquet Market LLC, Seller(s), whose business address(es) is: 10350 Hwy 199, Gasquet, CA 95543, that a bulk transfer is about to be made to: Gasquet Market LLC, Buyer(s), whose business(es) address is: 10350 Hwy 199, Gasquet, CA 95543. The property to be transferred is located at: 10350 Hwy 199, Gasquet, CA 95543.

Said property is described in general as: All stock in trade, ﬁxtures, equipment, goodwill and other property of that Convenience Store business known as Gasquet Market and located at: 10350 Hwy 199, Gasquet, CA 95543. The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the ofﬁce of:

FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, 930 Sixth Street, Suite 200, Eureka, CA 95501. The bulk transfer will be consummated on or after the 07/22/24. This bulk transfer is subject to Section 6106.2 of the California Commercial Code. If Section 6106.2 applies, claims may be ﬁled at FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, Escrow Division, Escrow No. FHBT-2012400437-PN, 930 Sixth Street, Suite 200, Eureka, CA 95501. Phone: (707)442-5785, Fax: (707)445-2656. This bulk transfer includes a liquor license transfer. All claims must be received prior to the date on which the Notice of Transfer of the liquor license is received by Escrow Agent from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

So far as known to the Buyer(s), all business names and addresses used by the Seller(s) for the three (3) years last past, if different from the above, are: NONE IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this document on the date(s) set forth below. Gasquet Market LLC Date: BY:/s/ Casey Austin Mealue, Manager CNS-3825623# Published: 7/3/2024, Triplicate 394715

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Janelle S Brown Case Number: PB247039

To all heirs, beneﬁciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Janelle Brown, Janelle S Brown, Janelle Sue Brown A Petition for Probate has been ﬁled by: Emily Reed in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.

The petition for probate requests that: Emily Reed 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: July 12, 2024

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

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

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the

California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: David O Cooper 550 H Street, Suite 1S Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 460-6763 Published: 6/19, 6/26, and 7/3/2024, Triplicate 393938

A rise in sea urchins and related damage to kelp forests impacts Oregon’s gray whales and their food

By MICHELLE KLAMPE Guest Article

A recent boom in the purple sea urchin population off the southern Oregon Coast appears to have had an indirect and negative impact on the gray whales that usually forage in the region, a new study shows. When urchin numbers rise, the spiky marine invertebrates can devour kelp forests that are a critical habitat for zooplankton, the tiny aquatic organisms that are the primary prey of many marine animals. Damaged kelp forests lead to reductions in zooplankton, and with fewer zooplankton to feed on, gray whales spend less time foraging there, researchers with Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute found.

“This study shows the cascading impacts of a change in the coastal ocean ecosystem in a way that has not been documented before,” said the study’s lead author, Lisa Hildebrand, a doctoral candidate in the Marine Mammal Institute’s Geospatial Ecology of

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what you would have in your own home,” states the

Marine Megafauna Laboratory. “These impacts extend indirectly to a top predator, the gray whale, and it affects them in a negative way.”

The study was recently published in Nature Scientific Reports. Co-authors are Associate Professor Leigh Torres, who leads the GEMM Lab at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, and researchers Solène Derville and Ines Hildebrand of Torres’ lab.

Sea urchin populations began to explode off the coast of Oregon following the Sea Star Wasting Syndrome pandemic that began in 2013. The pandemic led to an estimated 90% decline in sunflower sea stars, which are now listed as critically endangered.

Historically off the coast of Oregon, sunflower sea stars have been one of two natural predators of sea urchin. The other is the sea otter, which was wiped out of Oregon waters by fur trappers more than 100 years ago.

“In ecology, we think about the important role of

Motel website. Since then, the Harrisons made it a tradition to come up and stay at the Suites, with kids, grandkids, and eventually greatgrandchildren in tow.

redundancy in an ecosystem,” Torres said. “This is a good example of an ecosystem that lacks redundancy due to the loss of sea otters. The system could not sustain itself without both the otters and the sea stars.”

Sea urchins are naturally occurring in kelp forests, but the decline in sunflower sea stars meant there was no predator to keep the population in check. The researchers began to see the effects of that change in the ecosystem during their annual gray whale monitoring research in Port Orford.

Torres and her team have been monitoring gray whales and their environment in that region since 2015 as part of a 10-year study of the foraging ecology of gray whales in the Pacific Coast Feeding Group. This small subset of whales frequents near-shore waters along the Oregon and Pacific Northwest coast rather than traveling to the Arctic to forage each summer.

The research team, which includes local high school students and college under-

“It was always a favorite because of what Loren and Dee did. It’s not like a regular motel. It’s like a family. They have so many amenities for a motel, and they keep improving all

graduates, spends six weeks each summer at OSU’s Port Orford Field Station. The location is ideal because there’s a large, protected cove that allows researchers to monitor whales easily from shore and also gives them access to the water, where they can collect zooplankton samples by kayak and use GoPro cameras to monitor underwater conditions.

“The overall goal of the research is to better understand what gray whales are feeding on near shore,” Lisa Hildebrand said. “We first started to see these dramatic images of sea urchins feeding on the kelp in 2018 and even more in 2019.”

The sea urchin-kelp dynamic has been well-studied, but this is the first study that looks beyond that relationship to the impacts on zooplankton that inhabit the kelp forest and their predators – the gray whales.

The researchers found that as the kelp was damaged or destroyed, fewer zooplankton, and in particular the tiny mysid

the time, I can’t believe it,” said Martha Harrison, now 92 years-old, during her most recent stay.

“They got to know our family and we loved them, so we’d always recommend [The Ocean Suites] to our friends… The children have taken over and they’re doing a terrific job. Everybody knows us by first name and everyone remembers, so it’s just really a special family motel”

Loren and Dee retired back in 2015, but still maintain the important relationships that have helped the Suites shine. Now Don and his wife Susan run the motel in their stead. As such, it hasn’t lost a beat on its customer service forward mission.

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CHF Grant Commission. Refreshments were provided by Old Agness Store in Gold Beach.

A fourteenth nonprofit, Every Child Curry County, is also pending a final award of $2500, which would bring the total awarded up to $28,587 for the quarter.

The nonprofits all had to submit their planned usage for the funds, which you will find below alongside each of the award recipients:

• Coastal Home Health and Hospice: For a Portable Oxygen Concentrator for Hospice patients.

The Common Good, Port Orford: For improving food insecurity for 500-700 people.

shrimp that make up a big portion of the gray whale’s diet, remained in the nearshore waters. With fewer zooplankton in the area, the gray whales spent less time foraging there.

“In 2020 and 2021, we saw fewer whales and the whales we saw spent less time in that area,” Torres noted. “We also noted declines in gray whales’ body condition during these years while conducting other field studies off the coast of Newport.”

The researchers can’t say how exactly the decline in kelp leads to a decline in zooplankton, but they suspect the zooplankton may be using the kelp as a type of shelter, and it may be that zooplankton are retained within kelp beds because tides and currents are weaker inside these areas than outside, Hildebrand said.

The study highlights the ripple effects of ocean warming due to climate change, the researchers noted.

“Marine heatwaves and warmer ocean waters likely

“Ocean Suites is a very special place. I’ve worked in a lot of hotels on the road. I’ve never worked anywhere like this. I’ve never worked anywhere where the staff knows so many of the guests by name. Where we have so many repeat guests,” said Stacy Lowry, currently a manager at the Suites.

“Dee and Loren were always really big on customer service and making everybody feel at home. And when you go into the rooms, all the little touches, you can see that they actually make people feel that way. And our reviews say it all… We are the highest rated in town for a reason.” You cannot have a ‘home away from home’ without family. That is

Coos County Foster Parent Association: For a resource family summer camp for Foster Families in Curry County.

• Curry County Aquatic Safety: For a hybrid recue board, and marine rescue tube.

• Curry County Master Gardeners: For Community Garden in Gold Beach, soil, compost, plants, and teaching tools.

Every Child Curry County: For Tangible need purchases for fostered youth.

Friends of Curry Public Library: For assisting food insecurity, sack lunches for 37 days, for 25 children a day.

• Gold Beach Community Center: For an AED, Defibtech, and commercial kitchen first aid.

• Pacific High School: For sixty-five greenhouse panels for the horticulture program, servin 107 students.

Pistol River Friendship Club: For a water purification system.

worsened the Sea Star Wasting Syndrome pandemic and young kelp tends to grow better in colder water. As a result, there was less drift kelp available for urchins to feed on in the nearshore system,” Lisa Hildebrand said.

In 2023, the researchers noted that the region showed signs of recovery, with fewer urchins and more kelp, zooplankton and whales. These recent observations may be signs of the ecosystem returning to conditions favorable for kelp growth.

“We think and we hope this system is recovering and we’ll continue to monitor it through our research,” Torres said. “Oregonians love having gray whales feeding along our coast and they need a healthy habitat to ensure that continues.”

The Marine Mammal Institute is part of Oregon State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and is based at Hatfield Marine Science Center. The study was funded in part by Oregon Sea Grant.

what makes the Ocean Suites so successful, earning a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 9 consecutive years. A family establishment should understand what home feels like, and that is a philosophy that is extended to everyone at the Suites. “One of my housekeepers just celebrated 5 years with us. We have a lot of longevity with our staff, which you don’t see in hospitality. And it is because of Don and Suzie. They treat us more like family, than like their employees,” said Lowry. For more information on the Ocean Suites and how to book a stay, visit their website: OceanSuitesMotel.com

Rogue Fishing Operations: For veterans programs including safe, healthy activity, to support Veteran mental health.

• South Coast Community Aquatics: For rescue boards, lifejackets, and pool rules signs.

• Soroptimist Intl. Of Gold Beach: For Chrome Books for a Senior Citizens computer tutoring program.

The Curry Coastal Pilot would like to acknowledge the essential work of these non-profit organizations, and the Curry Health Foundation for helping them to accomplish their missions. Nonprofits are always looking for help. Whether through donation of money and goods, or through time volunteering, engaging in work to benefit our community is critical and always welcome. If the mission of one of these organizations speaks to you, reach out and see how you can help!

ODOT urges drivers to practice safe driving coming into summer travel season

For the Pilot

Summertime usually means vacations and road trips. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), now is a good time for a little planning and some safety checks that might spare you from dealing with the consequences of a breakdown – or worse, a highway crash.

DFR reminds Oregonians of safe driving tips and to check with your insurance agent or company to review your insurance policies. With changes in driving patterns and potential risks during the summer, it is crucial for drivers to understand policy limits and coverages. DFR encourages drivers to have a conversation with their agent or insurance company to explore coverage options and ensure policies are up to date.

Also, it is a good time to ensure vehicles are in good

working order by reviewing the following:

Air conditioning: As the temperature rises, your A/C works harder to keep your vehicle cool. Check A/C performance before traveling and don’t forget to check your cabin air ﬁlter.

A lack of air conditioning on a hot summer day affects everyone and is particularly dangerous for people in poor health or who are sensitive to heat, such as children and older adults.

Belts and hoses: To ensure safe and uninterrupted travel, drivers should regularly inspect their vehicle’s belts and hoses.

High summer temperatures accelerate the rate at which rubber belts and hoses degrade. Look under the hood and inspect all belts and hoses to make sure there are no signs of bulges, blisters, cracks, or cuts in the rubber. It’s best to replace them now if they show signs of obvious wear. Also, make sure all hose connections

Death Notice

Ralph Duren (Duke) Chapman

10/21/1941 - 6/4/2024

Brookings resident Ralph Duren Chapman, passed away in Coos Bay on June 4, 2024, at the age of 82. Redwood Memorial Chapel assisted the family.

are secure.

Tires: Make sure each tire is filled to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended inflation pressure, which is listed in your owner’s manual and on a placard located on the driver’s door pillar or door frame, and don’t forget to check your spare if your vehicle is equipped with one. To get an accurate reading, check pressure when tires are cold, meaning they have not been driven on for at least three hours. Do not inflate your tires to the pressure listed on the tire itself – that number is the maximum pressure the tire can hold, not the recommended pressure for your vehicle. A tire doesn’t have to be punctured to lose air. All tires naturally lose some air over time. In fact, underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure.

Some other tips:

• Inspect your tires at least once a month and before long road trips.

• Look closely at your tread and replace tires that have uneven wear or insufﬁcient tread.

• Tread should be at least 2/32 of an inch or more on all tires. Look for the built-in wear bar indicators or use the penny test to determine when

it is time to replace your tires. Place a penny in the tread with Lincoln’s head upside down. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, your vehicle may need new tires.

• If you ﬁnd uneven wear across the tires’ tread, it means your tires need to be rotated, your wheels need to be aligned, or both before you travel.

• Check each tire’s age. Some vehicle manufacturers recommend replacing tires every six years, regardless of use.

• Since electric vehicles are typically heavier than gas-powered vehicles, they require EV-speciﬁc tires to bear the weight and maximize performance and electric range, all while minimizing tire noise. Whether the vehicle is gas-powered, electric-powered, or a hybrid, all tires require similar maintenance. Low-rolling-resistance tires for conventional vehicles could also have lower tread life.

An inspection is not just about checking tire pressure and age. Remember to check:

• For any damage or conditions that may need

attention.

• The tread and sidewalls for any cuts, punctures, bulges, scrapes, cracks, or bumps.

• Your spare tire and car jack kit.

• If you ﬁnd tire damage, take your vehicle to a tire professional.

Essential vehicle components: Regular maintenance of essential vehicle components is vital to ensure a safe and reliable driving experience. Drivers should regularly check vehicle fluid levels, including engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluid. Also, inspect the cooling system, batteries, and wiper blades to avoid potential breakdowns and maintain clear visibility. It is important to make sure your headlines, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers, and interior lights are all in working order as well.

Essential supplies: In preparation for long journeys or unexpected situations, it is essential for drivers to stock their vehicle with necessary supplies.

DFR suggests including items such as a ﬁrst-aid kit, ﬂashlight, extra water, nonperishable snacks, a roadside emergency kit that includes jumper cables,

tire pressure gauge, work gloves, a change of clothes, emergency blankets, towels, and coats. These supplies can be invaluable during emergencies or when stranded on the road. In addition, make sure to have a charged portable cell phone charger, extra windshield washer ﬂuid, and maps.

“We encourage all drivers to prioritize safety during the summer season by following these essential tips,” said Andrew R. Stolﬁ, insurance commissioner and director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. “By practicing responsible driving habits and taking proactive measures, we can collectively contribute to safer roads and a more enjoyable driving experience for everyone. In addition to taking safety measures, and before hitting the road, drivers should make sure their auto insurance coverages are updated and their current proof of insurance is in the vehicle.”

ODOT has published its summer news packet that has a lot of information for people traveling around the state with construction updates, travel tips, and more. ODOT also recommends people check out www. tripcheck.com for road conditions before making any road trip.

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Oregon’s coastal ports: pillars of our tourism ecosystem

OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION

On the Oregon Coast, ports are the heartbeat of our economy. The ocean is our greatest natural resource, supporting both the ﬁshing and tourism industries. Ports serve as entry points to the water, centers of community activity, access points for locally caught seafood, and more. The seafood and tourism industries utilize these shared spaces to nourish communities and stimulate the local economy, while providing launch points for recreational activities that attract families year after year. The 2023 Oregon Coastal Ports: A Biennial Snapshot report, funded by OCVA, illustrates the deep interconnection between the tourism industry and Oregon’s coastal ports, showcasing how these entities can collaborate to promote a more sustainable

future for tourism and local food systems. While ports have often been viewed primarily as pillars of the commercial ﬁshing economy, they also offer recreational activities such as ﬁshing, crabbing, charter services, kayaking, and community events. As visitor numbers increase each year, ports are uniquely positioned to drive sustainable tourism growth. For example, many of our partners are investing in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure to mitigate the environmental impact of travel. Currently, the Port of Bandon is equipped with EV charging facilities available to the public, and four additional ports are planning to install similar infrastructure when funds become available. These upgrades will make the ports more accessible to visitors driving EVs and will highlight the ports as champions of sustainable travel.

This is a pivotal time in planning for the future of tourism and blue economy resilience. The ports are central to these efforts, and partners along the coast can beneﬁt from a deeper understanding of the ports’ resources, strengths, and opportunities offered in this report.

At this time, 13 out of the 14 ports lack the ability to measure visitor volume. Annual visitor measurement is a significant tool, as it can indicate the impact of tourism at port facilities. It can also indicate opportunities to better engage, and market to visitors. At this time two out of the 14 ports have a current marketing strategy, which offers a significant opportunity to better support ports in their engagement with stakeholders. As funding is allocated to infrastructure improvements, additional visitor traffic can be better understood and managed

• 11:33 Hwy 101 near Dutch Bros, trafﬁc crash

• 11:42 00 block of Ross Rd, criminal trespass

• 13:44 Chetco and Oak, harassment

• 16:43 600 block of Old County Rd, suspicious conditions

• 17:50 500 block of Chetco Ln, criminal trespass

• 17:54 900 block of Marina Heights, dispute/ﬁght

Brookings website at www. brookings.or.us/134/policeservices and follow the link near the bottom of the page.

Wednesday, 6/19

• 9:56 98000 block of Gerlach Ln, misuse of 911

• 12:39 Chetco and Fern, trafﬁc crash

• 12:41 16200 block of Ivy Ln, misuse of 911

• 17:12 300 block of 5th St, harassment

• 19:25 Railroad near Memory Ln, trafﬁc crash

• 20:31 1100 block of Sandy Ln, misuse of 911

• 21:05 600 block of Old County Rd, theft

• 23:56 69700 block of E Harris Heights, dispute/ ﬁght

Thursday, 6/20

• 0:01 16000 block of Boat Basin Rd, ﬁre

• 7:16 6500 block of Lucky Ln, misuse of 911

• 9:53 bottom of bridge, illegal dumping

• 18:01 600 block of Hemlock St, harassment

• 18:44 15800 block of Hwy 101, illegal burn

• 23:01 500 block of 5th St, criminal trespass

Friday, 6/21

• 7:01 1000 block of Chetco Ave, alarm

• 8:06 Lower Harbor Rd and Boat Basin, trafﬁc crash

• 10:06 96300 block of Cape Ferrelo Rd,

misuse of 911

• 10:34 900 block of Marina Heights, civil problem

• 11:43 500 block of Fir St, telephone harassment

• 11:49 1100 block of Rowland Ln, tree down

• 15:00 Mill beach, dispute/ﬁght

• 15:13 800 block of Railroad St, trafﬁc crash

• 15:20 00 block of Park Ave, assist public

• 15:35 400 block of Paciﬁc Ave, suspicious conditions

• 16:08 1700 block of Arch Ln, civil problem

• 17:00 97800 block of Court St, dispute/ﬁght

• 17:16 Chetco Ave and North Bank Chetco River Rd, trafﬁc crash

• 17:44 300 block of 5th St, assault

• 18:43 300 block of Spruce St, warrant service

through these marketing efforts, aiding the ports’ position as hubs for the future of Oregon’s resilient blue economy and healthy tourism ecosystem.

Opportunities to Support Oregon Coast Ports Tourism can be promoted through increased marketing efforts, training for effective marketing campaigns, measurement of visitor volume and trends, and promotion of port accessibility and attractions to boost local businesses and attract tourism.

As capacity and visitor volume at ports increases, a few ways to mitigate the impact of tourism on the coast include investment in electric vehicles, efforts to reduce carbon footprint through cleaner technologies and the adoption of renewable energy, adaptive strategies to address extreme weather events, and visitor

education on conservation efforts. Partners can also support ports by learning about and investing in blue economy infrastructure, which works towards keeping seafood local and facilitating connections between local ﬁshermen and the seafood supply chain. By investing in these opportunities, Oregon coastal ports can continue working towards an enhanced role in tourism, economic development, environmental stewardship, and climate change mitigation. This report is an invaluable resource for our coastal partners. We encourage organizations to use this data to better understand the ports in their regions and the broader Oregon Coast economic landscape. By acting on this data, we can collectively improve the resiliency of the Oregon Coast by advocating for coastal ports, aligning

• 19:39 00 block of Park Ave, assist public

Saturday, 6/22

• 7:09 16000 block of Boat Basin Rd, suspicious conditions

• 13:10 700 block of Chetco Ave, assist public

• 14:15 700 block of 2nd St, dispute/ﬁght

• 14:26 600 block of Chetco Ave, hit & run

• 14:56 200 block of Marine Dr, loud noise

• 15:31 700 block of 2nd St, disorderly conduct

• 16:06 700 block of Cottage St, criminal trespass

• 16:45 Timberline and Hassett, criminal mischief

• 18:50 300 block of 5th St, criminal trespass

Sunday, 6/23

• 0:33 96400 block of Coverdell Rd, misuse of 911

• 7:13 98200 block of South Bank Chetco River Rd, misuse of 911

• 13:45 1100 block of Fiﬁeld St, criminal mistreatment

• 14:15 Chetco and Center, hit & run

their needs, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

Oregon Coast Visitors Association

The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is the ofﬁcial Regional Destination Management Organization for the entire Oregon Coast as designated by the Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon). OCVA inspires travel and strengthens collaboration to create and steward a sustainable coastal economy.

OCVA has the honor of working with coastal communities to align partnerships, destination development projects, and destination marketing with the vision of creating “a coastal utopia for all.” This includes coastal stakeholders, new and returning visitors, and the natural resources that make these coveted experiences so magical.

• 15:28 Magnolia and Easy, DUII

• 15:47 Oak and Pine, disorderly conduct

• 15:49 00 block of Tanbark Rd,

Local business flips script on business model, providing access for all

By NATE SCHWARTZ Curry Coastal Pilot

The last time we talked with Dallas Ott, veteran and new Brookings business owner, she was about to open her doors.

AccessAble Adventures, a provider of rental equipment for individuals with impaired mobility, planned to offer beach wheelchairs and beach walkers to Gold Star families, free of charge, over the Memorial Day Weekend. After this opening promotion, beginning May 30, Ott planned to offer her equipment for rent moving forward.

Or at least, that was the initial plan. We followed up with Ott after the weekend to ask her how things went. The answer was, swimmingly. In fact, the level of support and engagement led to an epiphany for the business’ owner.

“From the moment I arrived at my first location, Sporthaven Beach, heads turned”, she laughs. “And then I was in action mode. My first client of the day took one of my beach wheelchairs down to the beach, and I didn’t see her again for an hour! When she returned, with her family, and I saw tears and got hugs, I knew that my business model would change,” said Ott.

AccessAble Adventures always had an eye for community.

Initially envisioned as a ‘social enterprise’, Ott

always hoped that her business would prioritize positively impacting the community, right alongside the usual hopes for a successful business. The looks on the faces of her complimentary clients over Memorial Day only intensified that hope.

“It hit me that no one, regardless of physical or financial limitations, should be prevented from that joy I had just witnessed. So, between providing my beach wheelchairs and beach walkers for use, I rewrote my business model, revamped my website, and threw away all my marketing material” Ott laughed.

Why the big reorganization?

AccessAble Adventures will now offer its mobility equipment, free of charge to everyone. Ott believes that adding another layer, financial or otherwise, for the mobility impaired to navigate so they can enjoy the South Coast’s natural splendor, is antithetical to her business’ mission in the first place.

“This decision was easy to make. I had so much support over the weekend, that I knew I could make this work. And when I made that decision, everything just clicked. I could see my company’s path forward, and all I will say now is, watch what we do” explained Ott.

If you want to support the mission to provide

access to our beautiful beaches and natural areas for everyone, any venture of this kind needs support from the community it is hoping, in turn, to help. We asked her how individuals can support her new business.

“Spread the word. Follow our Facebook page. Leave us a kind review. Share your testimonials. And if you are financially able, consider a contribution. 100% of contributions are used to help offset our equipment and operating cost,” concluded Ott.

“And if you see us out on the beach, stop by and say hi!”

Grant program funded by federal gas tax makes more than $300,000 investment in Southwest Oregon Trail Projects

Oregon State Parks’ Recreational Trails Program is investing over $300,000 in southwest Oregon’s trail networks via three nonprofit trail organizations, the Siskiyou Uplands Trails Association, Rogue Valley Mountain Biking Association, and Siskiyou Mountain Club.

SUTA will be completing a five-mile section of new trail on their Jack-Ash trail project. The funding will also cover

costs of signs, including an interpretive sign with information on local indigenous cultures. The multi-phase project will ultimately connect the Ashland watershed trail system to Jacksonville’s Forest Park. The group was awarded $78,769 in 2023 RTP funds.

The Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Association is using RTP grant funds to convert a mile-long road that has fallen into

disrepair into a split trail. One side of the trail will be a bike-only downhill trail suitable for all skill levels. The other side will be for uphill riding, hiking, and running.

“The project has been eight years in the making and we can’t wait to convert one of the worst miles to one of the best miles in the Ashland watershed,” says the association’s president Ryan Hawk. RVMBA will

receive $117,212 for the project.

Siskiyou Mountain Club will be focusing on the expansion of a 50-mile network of trails currently disappearing from across the remote reaches of Curry County. The club will receive $109,242 in RTP funds and this will be the organization’s fifth project with the program since 2014. “These partnerships have been developing for over 10 years,” says the

club’s executive director Gabriel Howe. “We are ready for investments that restore opportunities for local communities and puts our region on the map.”

Each organization must contribute a qualifying match and raise project costs between reimbursements, and more information on each project can be found at their websites.

The Recreational Trails Program is a competitive grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation through fuel taxes and administered by Oregon State Parks. “We are thrilled to support a new round of trail projects in Southern Oregon, as well as other locations across the state, and we recognize the important partnerships in place to build and restore trail systems,” says the grant coordinator Jodie Bellefeuille.

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

Daily:

Daily Meal

Chetco Activity Center, 550 Chetco Lane

11:15am – 12:30pm

Wednesdays:

T’ai Chi

Chetco Activity Center

9:00am – 10:30am

Line dance lessons

Elks Lodge

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

The Walking Group Azalea Park

11:00am

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

Men’s Club Golf Salmon Run Golf Course

9:00am Friendly team and individual play. Prizes, laughs, good food and drink. $65 annual fee (includes OGA membership). All skill levels welcome. For info call: Bob K. 701-269-7822.

Kids’ Book Club

Chetco Library 405 Alder St

4:00pm A monthly book club for elementary and early middle grade children.

Freshly Written Book Club

Chetco Library 405 Alder St

4:00pm A monthly book club geared toward adult ﬁction readers.

Recorders Chetco Activity Center

3:00pm – 4:30pm Bring your recorder and a music stand. Music provided.

Cribbage Club Wild Rivers Pizza

5:30pm

Thursdays: Bridge Chetco Activity Center 11:45am

Widows and Widowers

Coffee Clique

Community Center, Airport Way, Gold Beach 10:30am – 11:30am

Chair Yoga Class Chetco Library 405 Alder St

2:45pm.

Fridays:

T’ai Chi

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

The Walking Group Azalea Park 11:00am

Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet

Community Calendar

at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop. For information 541-412-8664

Hora Del Cuento

Chetco Library

405 Alder St

4:00pm Stories, songs, and simple crafts for young children, all led in Spanish.

Saturdays:

Men’s Club Golf

Salmon Run Golf Course

9:00am

Friendly team and individual play. Prizes, laughs, good food and drink. $65 annual fee (includes OGA membership). All skill levels welcome. For info call: Bob K. 701-269-7822.

Creative Writing Class Chetco Library

405 Alder St

2:00pm

With Blake Allwood, a free weekly class on the creative writing process.

Mondays:

Line dance lessons Elks Lodge

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

Tuesdays:

Brookings-Harbor

Garden Club Work Party

Brookings Botanical Garden

10:00am – 11:30am

Come see how you can help.

Bridge Chetco Activity Center 11:45am

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

Storytime

Chetco Library 405 Alder St 11:00am

Stories, songs, and simple crafts for young children.

Chair Yoga Class Chetco Library 405 Alder St 11:00am.

Saturday July 6:

Creative Writing Chetco Library, 405 Alder St

2:00pm

With Blake Allwood. Free class is welcome to anyone wishing to learn more about the creative writing process.

Tuesday July 9:

Game Night

Chetco Brewing Co. 5:30pm

An all-ages, open game night featuring games from the Chetco Library’s board game collection. This is a free and fun opportunity to meet and connect with other board game enthusiasts in your community.

Wednesday July 10:

Coon Tie Wednesday! Khun Thai Restaurant 6:00pm – 8:00pm Music at Khun Thai. Presenting the best in ﬁnger-style folk, blues, and country music every other Wednesday. Enjoy a fabulously tasty Thai meal set to music.

Kids Book Club Chetco Library 405 Alder St. 4:00pm

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

Freshly Written Book Club 405 Alder St. 4:00pm

Geared toward adults, this book club focuses on ﬁction and debut authors.

Thursday July 11:

Bay Area Concert Band Presbyterian Church, North Bend 7:30pm

The concert will feature a guest performance by New York jazz artist, Aaron Johnson accompanied by Wilbur Jensen, Ilya Lushtak, Dave Captein and Dale Snyder. For more information visit www. bayareaconcertband.org.

Summer Reading: Journey Under the Sea

Chetco Library 405 Alder St.

3:00pm

A hands-on science with the museum of natural & cultural history. Youth and families of all ages welcome.

Club de Lectura Chetco Library 405 Alder St.

5:00pm

The library’s Spanish language book club encourages parents with children to attend and enjoy and open, welcoming atmosphere.

Saturday July 13:

Bay Area Concert Band Mingus Park, North Bend 7:30pm

The concert will feature a guest performance by New York jazz artist, Aaron Johnson. For more information visit www. bayareaconcertband.org.

Creative Writing with Blake Allwood Chetco Library 405 Alder St.

2:00pm

Free class is welcome to anyone wishing to learn more about the creative writing process.

VFW Post 966 meeting 507 Paciﬁc Ave, Brookings 10:30am – 12:00pm Wartime veterans are encouraged to join. Help us save our Post, buy a brick. For more information call: 541-412-6236.

Paciﬁc coast gray whales have gotten 13% shorter in the past 20-30 years, Oregon State study ﬁnds

Gray whales that spend their summers feeding in the shallow waters off the Paciﬁc Northwest coast have undergone a signiﬁcant decline in body length since around the year 2000, a new Oregon State University study found.

The smaller size could have major consequences for the health and reproductive success of the affected whales, and also raises alarm bells about the state of the food web in which they coexist, researchers say.

“This could be an early warning sign that the abundance of this population is starting to decline, or is not healthy,” said K.C. Bierlich, coauthor on the study and an assistant professor at OSU’s Marine Mammal Institute in Newport. “And whales are considered ecosystem sentinels, so if the whale population isn’t doing well, that might say a lot about the environment itself.”

The study, published in Global Change Biology, looked at the Paciﬁc Coast Feeding Group (PCFG), a small subset of about 200 gray whales within the larger Eastern North Paciﬁc (ENP) population of around 14,500. This subgroup stays closer to shore along the Oregon coast, feeding in shallower, warmer waters than the Arctic seas where the bulk of the gray whale population spends most of the year.

Recent studies from OSU have shown that whales in this subgroup are smaller and in overall worse body condition than their ENP counterparts. The current study reveals that they’ve been getting smaller in recent decades.

The Marine Mammal Institute’s Geospatial Ecology of Marine Megafauna (GEMM) Lab has been studying this subgroup of gray whales since 2016, including ﬂying drones over the whales to measure their size. Using images from 2016-2022 of

130 individual whales with known or estimated age, researchers determined that a full-grown gray whale born in 2020 is expected to reach an adult body length that is 1.65 meters (about 5 feet, 5 inches) shorter than a gray whale born prior to 2000. For PCFG gray whales that grow to be 38-41 feet long at full maturity, that accounts for a loss of more than 13% of their total length. If the same trend were to happen in humans, that would be like the height of the average American woman shrinking from 5 feet, 4 inches to 4 feet, 8 inches tall over the course of 20 years.

“In general, size is critical for animals,” said Enrico Pirotta, lead author on the study and a researcher at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

“It affects their behavior, their physiology, their life history, and it has cascading effects for the animals and for the community they’re a part

Overturned Raft causes death on the Rogue

Staff Report

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at about 12:41pm, the Curry County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce Dispatch 911 Center received a Text to the 911 line, from Agness resident Martin Gillette. Gillette reported the drowning of a woman at Two-Mile Rapids, upriver from Agness. Information was provided that the female victim was on a rafting excursion with three others and a dog that started at Foster Bar.

Shortly after being on the water, the two females on the raft and a dog were ﬂipped out at the TwoMile Rapids. Others in the rafting party were able to get both females to shore,

but one had drowned. Dispatch paged out Agness Fire and Rescue and Reach Air along with request to page out Mercy Air. Marine Sergeant Jared Gray had been at Huntly Park earlier doing water training with SAR, Gold Beach Fire and Police, Sixes River Fire Department, USFS, Aquatic Safety and Coos County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce. Sergeant Gray started upriver in the marine boat and picked up two members of the Coos County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce at the Lobster Creek Boat Ramp. They then responded to the Two-Mile rapids. Once on scene, there were other rafters that had arrived. The victim,

identiﬁed as sixty-sixyear-old Mary Kohn of Powers, Oregon was transported back down to Lobster Creek where she was released to Redwood Memorial Services out of Brookings. According to the Marine Sergeant, there were life vests aboard the raft but no-one in the rafting party had worn them. The next of kin of the deceased has been notiﬁed. As of this press release, the dog, named Teddy, that was in the raft has not been located. Teddy is a black and white Australian Shepard type dog with a pink collar. If found, please report in to your local authorities.

of.”

Whale calves that are smaller at weaning age may be unable to cope with the uncertainty that comes with being newly independent, which can affect survival rates, Pirotta said.

For adult gray whales, one of the biggest concerns is reproductive success.

“With them being smaller, there are questions of how effectively these PCFG gray whales can store and allocate energy toward growing and maintaining their health. Importantly, are they able to put enough energy toward reproduction and keep the population growing?” Bierlich said.

Scarring on PCFG whales from boat strikes and ﬁshing gear entanglement also makes the team concerned that smaller body size with lower energy reserves may make the whales less resilient to injuries.

The study also examined the patterns of the ocean environment

that likely regulate food availability for these gray whales off the Paciﬁc coast by tracking cycles of “upwelling” and “relaxation” in the ocean. Upwelling sweeps nutrients from deeper to shallower regions, while relaxation periods then allow those nutrients to remain in shallower areas where light allows for growth of plankton and other tiny organisms, including the prey of gray whales.

“Without a balance between upwelling and relaxation, the ecosystem may not be able to produce enough prey to support the large size of these gray whales,” said co-author Leigh Torres, associate professor and director of the GEMM Lab at OSU.

The data show that whale size declined concurrently with changes in the balance between upwelling and relaxation, Pirotta said.

“We haven’t looked speciﬁcally at how climate change is affecting these patterns, but in general we

know that climate change is affecting the oceanography of the Northeast Paciﬁc through changes in wind patterns and water temperature,” he said. “And these factors and others affect the dynamics of upwelling and relaxation in the area.”

Now that they know the PCFG gray whales’ body size is declining, researchers say they have a lot of new questions about downstream consequences of that decline and the factors that could be contributing to it.

“We’re heading into our ninth ﬁeld season studying this PCFG subgroup,” Bierlich said. “This is a powerful dataset that allows us to detect changes in body condition each year, so now we’re examining the environmental drivers of those changes.”

The other co-authors on the paper were Lisa Hildebrand, Clara Bird and Alejandro Ajó at OSU and Leslie New at Ursinus College in Pennsylvania.

More areas reopen for shellﬁsh harvest as bay clams open on north coast

Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce new shellﬁsh openings after tests showed clams in these areas are safe to eat.

Bay clamming has been reopened on the north coast and is now open from the Washington border to Cascade Head. Levels of the marine biotoxin paralytic shellﬁsh poison (PSP) have tested below the closure limit on two consecutive rounds of testing.

Also, razor clam harvesting has reopened on the south coast and is now

open from Cape Blanco to the California border.

Levels of the marine biotoxin domoic acid have continued to test below the closure limit. Razor clamming also remains open from the Washington border to Yachats River.

Razor clam harvesting is closed from the Yachats River to Cape Blanco. Bay clam harvesting is closed from Cascade Head to the California border. Mussel harvesting remains closed along the entire Oregon coast.

Crab harvesting is open along the entire Oregon coast including bays and estuaries.

Oregon Department of Agriculture will continue to test for shellﬁsh toxins weekly, as tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit.

Remember to always call Oregon Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) shellfish biotoxin safety hotline at (800) 4482474, the Food Safety Shellfish Desk at (503) 986-4726, or check the ODA recreational shellfish biotoxin closures webpage before clamming or crabbing.

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Information about the Show

Fireworks are launched from the Chetco River BarSporthaven Beach at 10pm

The road into Sporthaven Beach will be closed for the day

Boaters! The US Coast Guard closes the Chetco River Bar at 9pm and reopens after the show

The show will run 20 minutes

Patriotic music broadcast on KURY FM 95.3 starting at 9:30pm and concluding at the end of the show

Unauthorized explosives, fireworks or substances such as sky lanterns are not allowed in state parks or beaches

The Fall Out area (the Chetco Bar Jetty and the north portion of Sporthaven Beach) will be sectioned off on July 4th-there is no admittance and the area will be patrolled

Parking is limited at Sporthaven Beach

Beach cleanup 9am, July 5th, by Living Waters, please help!

Oregon South Coast Fishermen will be at the north end of Sports Haven Beach on July 4th collecting donations for the Love Your 4th

Brookings-Harbor Fireworks Fund Raiser and their own educational and outreach programs. Please stop by and support Love Your 4th and the Oregon South Coast Fishermen.

Since 1975 the Oregon South Coast Fishermen have utilized the best of science while promoting the 3 H's (Habitat, Hatcheries, & Harvest) in order to better enhance and protect our local sheries.

Did you know? John Adams believed that July 2nd was the correct date on which to celebrate the birth of American independence, and would reportedly turn down invitations to appear at July 4th events in protest. Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826—the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

Dear Friends,

This July 4th, at 10pm, over Sporthaven Beach, the skies will again light up with the annual Love Your 4th Fireworks show here in beautiful Brookings-Harbor, Oregon. On behalf of the Love Your 4th committee, we invite you all to join us in celebrating this momentous occasion. The 4th of July holds a special place in our hearts as United States citizens, symbolizing the birth of our great nation and the values we hold dear.

On this day, we commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking the beginning of a journey toward freedom, liberty, and justice for all. It reminds us of the sacri ces made by our forefathers who fought for the ideals upon which this nation was built. The 4th of July serves as a powerful reminder of the progress we have made as a country and the continuous pursuit of a better future for all of us as citizens.

None of this would be possible without the unwavering dedication and commitment of our armed services personnel who protect our freedoms and ensure our safety. To the men and women in uniform, we extend our deepest gratitude for your service, sacri ce, and bravery. Your sel essness and devotion to duty inspire us all, and we are forever indebted to you.

We also want to express our heartfelt appreciation to our veterans, whose courage and valor have laid the foundation for the liberties we enjoy today. Your sacri ces, both seen and unseen, have shaped our nation and its values. We honor your contributions and thank you for your immense dedication to these United States.

Furthermore, we extend our sincere thanks to our major sponsors for their generous nancial support. South Coast Lumber Co. & A liates, the City of Brookings, Oregon and Travel Curry Coast continue to demonstrate their commitment to our community by contributing nancially to this spectacular event. Their investment not only ensures the success of the reworks display but also supports the local economy and brings joy and remembrance to all.

In addition, I would like to acknowledge a few groups: the team at the Port of Brookings Harbor for their support, Oregon South Coast Fishermen for helping with security, and Living Waters Foursquare Church for assisting with clean-up. Their help, along with the nancial support of local businesses and organizations, makes events like the reworks a reality. Their commitment fosters a sense of unity and pride among us and helps create lasting memories for families, friends, and visitors alike.

As we gather to witness this year's reworks show, I hope we all take a moment to re ect on love and loss, family and friends, victories and defeats. Let us re ect on the values and principles that make our nation strong. Let us celebrate the freedom, diversity, and unity that de ne us as United States citizens.

We shall see you this Thursday Night, July 4th at 10:00 PM!

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