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Recall petition efforts intensify, divide escalates

ELLIOT SCHWARZ Country Media, Inc.

Petitioners attempting to recall two Brookings city councilors and the mayor, claim to have gathered sufficient signatures to successfully require a recall election.

The contention of the petitioners, according to a release, is Brookings Mayor Ron Hedenskog, Councilors Ed Schrieber and Michelle Morosky who

JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

Monday Aug. 21, the Curry County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call from Port Orford resident Gary Doran reporting that 67-yearold Port Orford resident, Alexandra Richardson was missing.

Doran said he had dropped off Richardson at the Grassy Knob Trail Head in the Grassy Knob Wilderness area on Friday, Aug. 18. She was going to hike to Elk River and call him on Sunday, Aug. 20. but he had not heard from her.

At about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, several members of the Curry County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) Team responded to the Grassy Knob trail head.

SAR members Steve DiCiccco, Will Tucker, Dennis Hoffman and Tim

“voted to reinstate Janell Howard to her job as city manager after she was arrested on July 4, 2022, for theft.”

“We began our effort with a Recall Rollout Day on Saturday, July 29 and we’ve had tremendous public support... it took less than three weeks to gather the signatures,” the petitioners said in a release referring to the 463 signatures they’ve gathered. This is the number of verified

signatures for each of the three petitions necessary to qualify as a recall election.

The city’s population is about 6,924 based on U.S. Census Bureau projections,

and the verified signatures must equal 15% of the total of local voters in the most recent gubernatorial the number of valid signatures required to force a recall

election is 15% of the total number of votes cast in the public officer’s electoral district for all candidates for governor at the last election at which a candidate for governor was elected to a full term.

Focus of the recall

The petitions claim the officials have not adequately represented the interests and concerns of their constituents, sparking

widespread discussions within the community. The process of recall is a powerful tool that allows residents to hold elected officials accountable between regular elections. Howard’s initial charge was reduced by the district attorney to a Class A Violation to which she pleaded no contest. Given that the charge was not either a misdemeanor

U.S. DOT invests in state fish transit

ALEX BAUMHARDT

Oregon Capital Chronicle

Pilot Guest Article

The U.S. Department of Transportation is backing 26 projects to boost fish transit in Oregon that’s been stymied by poor road and dam infrastructure.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), six counties and the Coquille Indian Tribe will receive more than $19 million to get rid of barriers that have made it difficult for threatened fish to journey from freshwater rivers and streams to the ocean and back.

trout, and lamprey to 62 miles of critical habitat.

About $9.3 million is going to Clackamas, Coos, Tillamook, Lane, Lincoln and Multnomah counties

Hawkins scouted out the area where Richardson had left from and started following some possible

tacks down a very steep hillside with large trees and heavy brush. SAR member Jesse

Fletcher set up the incident command

Commissioners contemplate healthcare authority takeback

ELLIOT SCHWARZ

Country Media, Inc.

A significant shift in local governance may be on the horizon as the Curry County Board of Commissioners deliberates the possibility of reclaiming healthcare authority from the state government.

The move has raised questions about the implications for residents’ access to healthcare, for both public and behavioral health, local decisionmaking power, and the relationship between local and state governments.

At an Aug. 9 workshop commissioners discussed rescinding the 2021 decision of the board to transfer local public health authority from the county to the Oregon Health Authority. Only three of Oregon’s 36 counties allow the state to have control of their local health agencies.

“A lot of people would like us to take it back… we should continue to survey, learn, educate, and do what the community wants to do,”

Commissioner Brad Alcorn said.

of the matter

Heart

At the heart of the matter is the question of who should have the authority to make decisions about healthcare policies and services for the residents of Curry County. Currently?

The state government oversees the allocation of healthcare resources, regulations, and policies for the

region. However, proponents of the move argue that shifting this authority back to the county level could lead to more tailored and responsive healthcare solutions that better address the unique needs of Curry County residents.

“We want a conversation with all stakeholders who are interested. We want to deliver the best product for the dollars available.”

While the idea of local control resonates with many, critics of the proposal voice concerns over potential downsides. One major worry is the risk of reduced funding from the state. Currently, the state government plays a substantial role in financing healthcare programs in Curry County. If the county takes over authority, it would also inherit the responsibility of funding these initiatives, which some worry could strain local resources.

The federal agency on Wednesday announced the grants, which are funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed by Congress in 2021.

The bulk of the projects will involve repairing, redesigning or removing culverts, which are tunnels or bridges built under roads and railroad tracks to channel water, so it flows below rather than on top of surfaces. Some projects will also involve removing and repairing short dams on rivers and streams called weirs, which are typically built to control water levels.

Deteriorating and outdated culverts and weirs play a role in declining populations of Oregon’s native salmon, river herring and lamprey, which are born in freshwater and need clear passage to migrate to the ocean and return to freshwater to spawn.

Commissioner Jonathan Trost, a supporter of the proposal, expressed his reasons for considering the change. Referring to his discussions with Alcorn during orientation briefings in Salem with state officials, they were told that it was unusual for the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to handle local public and mental health, and in fact, it is not within the state’s province. To consider a takeback, they were told, OHA “would definitely encourage that.”

Trost, in a conversation with the Pilot, said “By taking back control, we can make decisions that are directly aligned with our community’s requirements,”

County Legal Counsel Ted Fitzgerald, talking to the Pilot, said

Several speakers at the workshop voiced concerns about the “ripple effects” of the change. The deliberation over healthcare authority also brings to light the intricate relationship between local and state governments. The question of where the balance lies between local autonomy and state oversight remains at the forefront of the debate. Some residents see the potential shift as an opportunity to strengthen the county’s decision-making power, while others worry about the implications for broader state-level coordination.

Advocates of the proposal point to potential benefits that could arise from localized healthcare authority. With a deep understanding of the county’s demographics and challenges, local officials are better positioned to

The largest recipient of the funds, the state fish and wildlife department, will get $9 million to repair and replace roads and culverts in the Rogue River watershed in southern Oregon and help connect and improve critical habitat for Chinook and coho salmon, sea run cutthroat trout and steelhead. More than 600 human-made barriers to fish migration remain in the watershed, according to the Rogue Basin Partnership.

The Coquille Indian Tribe will receive $1.5 million to remove or replace five culverts and eight weirs in the Smith Basin near the coast, ultimately reconnecting threatened salmon, steelhead, cutthroat

connect fish with spawning habitat and passage.

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We want a conversation with all stakeholders who are interested. We want to deliver the best product for the dollars available.

Ted Fitzgerald, Curry County Legal Counsel

Area hiker found, brought to safety

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At about

p.m. SAR located Richardson in a creek bed about a mile downhill from where she had started.

Gov. Kotek visits Curry County, meets with local officials

ELLIOT SCHWARZ

Country Media, Inc.

Local officials used an opportunity at a dinner and breakfast to talk top local issues with Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek.

Discussions centered on housing, particularly increasing prices, and shortages; homelessness; fentanyl dangers; burgeoning crime; measure 110 failures; and urgently needed funding for mental and behavioral health deficiencies in southern Oregon coastal counties.

The dinner included Oregon State Rep. Court Boice, Tammy Kaufman of Gold Beach Mayor, and Curry County Commissioner Brad Alcorn. The meal and discussions were held at the Port Hole Café in Gold Beach Aug. 16.

Boice again joined the Kotek and staff for breakfast the next morning, along with Rogue RiverSiskiyou National Forest Supervisor Jake Winn and Coos Forest Protective Association Director Mike Robison at the Indian Creek Café. That meeting centered on improving management of southern Oregon forests, and uses of the Curry Fire Training Center.

The group reviewed fire history in this area, current fires, future prevention, responses, suppression, and recoveries.

“The Governor was here to listen to the needs of our jurisdiction,” Alcorn said.

“I joined her because I was elected to be a voice for Curry County,” Alcorn told the Pilot.

He emphasized that a primary topic, and matter of concern for Curry County

are the manifold impacts of Measure 110, and its impact across the county. He noted that the Governor conceded “money from the measure have not distributed.” Alcorn also pointed out that the County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to join numerous other Oregon counties to rescind Preposition 110, citing its damaging impact on the culture and acceptance of drug use.

“There are significant areas where Governor and I disagree, such as pathways to solving certain problems, but we also share common ground in other important policies,” Boice said following the meetings. “In the just completed 2023 full legislative session she and I worked diligently on housing, veteran’s care, and other issues critical to our citizens. I’m impressed with her excellent staff.”

SHERIFF’S TIPS OF THE WEEK

Pay attention and be prepared to face delays in work zones

LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

As you gear up for that final summer road trip or just make your way home from work, you may run into roadwork and traffic delays.

That may mean reduced speed limits and traffic delays in work zones. Did you know four out of five work zone crash victims are not the workers? It is

Brookings Police

Aug. 16

• Illegal burning was reported at a Highway 101 location.

• A burglary was reported on Chetco Avenue.

• A fight was reported on Alder Street.

• Illegal camping was reported on Chetco Avenue.

• Illegal camping was reported on Chetco Point.

• A traffic hazard was reported on Oak Street.

• A prowler was reported on Fir Street.

• Somone was reportedly panhandling at a Chetco Avenue business.

• A burglary was reported on Gardner Ridge Road.

• Someone on Seacrest Lane reported being stalked.

• A fight was reported on Court Street.

Aug. 17

• A child was reported found at a Fifth Street location.

• A fight was reported at a fast-food restaurant.

• A fight was reported at Harries Beach State Park.

• Illegal camping was reported on Old County

actually the drivers and their passengers traveling through the work zone areas. Inattention and speed are the most common causes of work zone crashes. Work zones are dangerous for everyone even when workers are not visible. That is why Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) lowers the speed limits in work zones. Exceeding

Road.

• Illegal camping was reported on Wharf Street.

• A traffic hazard was reported on Highway 101.

• A fight was reported on Del Norte. A theft was reported by a Fifth Street business.

• A fire was reported on Woodriff Lane.

• A fire was reported on Blue Jay Street.

Aug. 18

• A traffic hazard was reported on Garvin Court.

• Someone on Chetco Avenue was reportedly in violation of a restraining order.

• Illegal camping was reported on Wharf Street.

• A fight was reported on Shopping Center Avenue.

• Illegal camping was reported on North Bank Chetco River Road.

• Illegal burning was

work zone speed limits can be especially hazardous for numerous reasons: Traffic patterns may change day to day.

Roads may be rough, uneven or covered with debris.

Temporary lanes may be narrow with abrupt edges.

Roadside equipment may obstruct views.

Travelers are often caught off guard by work zone hazards. Distracted

reported on Overlook Road.

• Someone on Fifth Street reported receiving a harassing phone call.

• A fire was reported on Winchuck River Road.

Aug. 19

• Someone on Susan Place reported receiving a bad check.

• Suspicious conditions were reported by someone on Cushing Court.

• A fight was reported on Fir Street.

• Illegal camping was reported on Hemlock Street.

• A non-injury collision was reported on Fifth Street.,

• An injury collision was reported on Highway 101 and Benham Road.

• A drug overdose was reported on Chetco Avenue.

driving and driving over the speed limit reduces the necessary reaction time to avoid a crash. When you see orange signs, cones, and barrels on the roadway, pay extra attention!

Those are your clues to be prepared for unexpected obstacles and stopped or slowing cars. Slow down, stay alert, and avoid distractions.

For more information about work zone safety,

Aug. 20

• Someone on Floral Hill Drive reported receiving threats.

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

• Someone on Tuttle Lane reported being stalked.

• Someone on Fourth Street reported receiving threats.

• A fight was reported on Rockwall Lane.

• Suspicious conditions were reported by someone on English Court.

• A prowler was reported on Ferry Creek Heights.

go to ODOT’s website at: http://www.oregon.gov/ ODOT/Safety/Pages/WorkZone.aspx

For more information and tips visit www.

Chetco

lincolncountysheriff.net

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From Left to right, Coos Forest Protective Association Director Mike Robison, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Supervisor Jake Winn, and Oregon State Rep. Court Boice.

News & Views IN THE

GARDEN

Regular picking of fruit,vegetables improve harvest

CHIP BUBL Pilot Guest Column

Harvesting fruiting vegetable crops keeps fruit coming. Leaving enormous zucchinis or cucumbers on the plant triggers the “I am done” stage and the plant stops flowering and putting on new fruits. This is true of all the summer squash, green beans, cucumbers, and to a lesser extent, tomatoes.

some of the later varieties. But watering is especially important. There is virtually no moisture in upper 12-16 inches of soil unless you have been providing it. I have already heard from people that have lost fruit and other trees from lack of water.

Chip Bubl

Broccoli will continue to produce smaller heads once the main head is removed.

Snap green beans are best harvested when they are showing early signs slightly bulging seeds. Once in full production, pick every two days. Peppers are less prone to stop since their “done” stage is when the fruits turn red or orange. Consistent watering will help to provide longer crop production (see below).

Watering vegetables in hot weather

The past month of 90+ temperatures gave us a lot of opportunity to test our watering skills. If you were seeding vegetables for fall harvest, it was a challenge to keep the soil surface evenly moist to support germination. Surface mulches helped, as did the use of soaker hoses or drip systems.

Overhead irrigated fall crop seeds on un-mulched clay soils have a hard time pushing through the soil crusts. Crusts can develop from the physical impact of water droplets combined with sun baking the clay. Moles often make their tunnels right where you are watering, complicating your ability to provide even moisture to your crops. Mole trapping is important though not always easy. In the vegetable garden, many crops are in crucial production stages. All vegetables that produce bulbs, flowers, fruit, or seed as the edible part (i.e. beans, squash, tomatoes, peppers, corn, broccoli, onions etc.) experience their highest demand as that edible portion is maturing. Even and ample water is a must.

The evapotranspiration rate of a crop is the amount of soil moisture evaporating through plant leaves (which is most of the water as the crop canopy matures) and directly from the soil.

Normal evapotranspiration averages for vegetables in July/August is about 1.50 inches per week (or about .22”/day). But we had some days where the rates exceeded .30”/day or about 2.25 inches per week.

Water fruit trees and fairly new woody landscape plants

As noted several weeks ago, fruit trees are loaded. It isn’t too late to thin

At high risk are trees and shrubs planted in the last few years. They have yet to develop more extensive root systems. One complication in Columbia County is that most of us live on clay-based soils. In the winter they become water saturated which tends to force trees to have rather shallow root systems. So when the soils dry out in the summer and we have hot weather, the roots can’t draw enough moisture from deeper soil levels because their roots aren’t there. So it’s up to you to keep them happy.

Bumblebees frisky, yellow jackets and hornets slowly getting pesty

This has been a great bumblebee year. They are numerous and you couldn’t find a nicer bee in your garden. They love the open-faced dahlias my wife grows, sunflowers, catnip gone to flower, lavender, and so many other flowering plants. Each colony starts anew every year from new queens that left last year’s nests in the fall (the colony dies when they leave) and hide out until winter is over. They then start their own colonies for the current year.

Yellow jackets and baldfaced hornets have the same life cycle as bumblebees. Last year’s colonies die as the queens take off. The spring of 2022 was very cold and wet which led to a low crop of yellow jacket colonies last year and thus fewer queens for this year.

This year was much better for colony establishment (as far as yellow jackets are concerned) but, with fewer queens to start with, seems still lower than normal. But watch out for fall if the weather remains yellow jacket positive. Ground nests can be very nasty as they respond to all signs of large animals (that includes us) with passion. The ability to sting repeatedly is their secret sauce. That said, they do play an important role in keeping garden caterpillars and other pesky crop gobbling insects in check.

Important notes

Please donate extra garden produce and/ or money to the food bank, senior centers, or community meals programs. It always is greatly appreciated.

If you have questions contact Chip Bubl, Oregon State University Extension office in St. Helens at 503397-3462 or at chip.bubl@ oregonstate.edu. To reach the Curry County OSU Extension Office, call 541572-5263.

VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY

Safe bicycle routes needed

It is time for the State of Oregon and Curry County to support Oregon Beach Town tourism (and our visitors) by creating a safe bicycle path along the Oregon Coast. As a past Brookings resident and a yearly summer visitor, I see many bicycle tourists from all over the globe who are interested in coming here for their vacation. They continue to come despite the extremely dangerous conditions on the

highway where semi-trucks rush past them along narrow shoulders.

Just think about the possibility of a lovely and enjoyable path—it would bring a new liveliness to the coast. The Whiskey Run mountain biking trails by Bandon are bringing new ecotourism dollars there.

The Brookings community should look at making a mountain bike trail too.

Hilary McDonald Bend

THIS THING CALLED LIFE

The magic of life is to use energy wisely

MICHELLE PIERSON YOUNG Pilot Guest Column

Everyone knows a magician never tells their secrets.

Middle aged women are the true keepers of the magic of life. Since this is a well-kept secret, I’ll elaborate. Everyone, upon entering the stage of life, was given a sometimes looser or sometimes very specific role to play. Once women hit middle age and mother nature eases off the accelerator on the estrogen bus, we begin to see life doesn’t exactly

work the way we were told it would, so we might begin to consider NOT working the way we were told we should. We start looking around the world and, hopefully, we stop affording toward what we were told, and we realize the cost of things. Not dollars. Energy. Doing anything takes energy. Doing things we don’t want to do, don’t serve us, or doing things that are in reality other’s to do, is very expensive energy. The fortunate middle-aged woman, and let’s not be sexist here, and man, knows the most important resources we have are our time and our energy. Used unwisely, our outcome is a life of quiet desperation. No thank you. Perhaps it’s heresy to

say, but what if our greatest successes come when we use less energy, but that energy, time and thought we do use, is focused, precise and targeted toward our best outcomes?

Not only did I hit the Wall of Middle Age going 60 miles an hour, but I wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. I didn’t just have an existential crisis because I likely have more life behind than ahead, but I’d worn myself out by driving in everyone’s lane but my own. I was trying to be and do and experience other people’s views and values and live on their outcomes. And then one day I found I couldn’t do anything at all.

Since then, I’ve had a proper timeout, considered what I’ve done, and realized the error of my ways. More

importantly, I know what I’ll do that’s different than I did before.

Whatever your age or sex, here’s the magic of understanding life isn’t joking around: You will best serve the world, your relationships and yourself when you stop doing the things that take so much energy from you, and start doing those that fill your tank up.

And watch then, the world just might respond with, “Thanks, we’ve been waiting for you.” While this may not be a secret, it does feel like magic. Don’t believe me? Try it yourself and see what happens.

Michelle Pierson Young is a Lincoln City life coach. She may be reached at Michelleatplay.com.

Elliot Schwarz / Country Media, Inc. Fencing surrounds the Kidtown project reconstruction site at Azalea Park in Brookings.

Skilled carpenters needed for Kidtown project

STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.

The City of Brookings is seeking skilled carpenters to participate in the construction of the new Kidtown play structure between September 7 and October 6.

The project is estimated to require nearly 2,000 manhours over the course of the four week construction period. Volunteers will be asked to assist Leathers and Associates who designed and built the original

Kidtown in 1995, as well as designed the new Kidtown to be constructed. The play structure is to be replaced over the course of the next two months with a new wooden structure and improved with a soft and safe ADA accessible floor and an added covered picnic area. Parking lot improvements were made in Fall, 2022.

For more information bout how to participate in this community project, contact Tony Baron at 541-

469-1159.

Volunteer applications are available at City

Hall or online at https:// www.brookings.or.us/99/ Volunteer-Opportunities.

ONLINE POLL

This week

What are your plans for Labor Day?

BBQ

Hiking

Camping

Shopping

Last week’s results

Last week

Are you planning an end-of-summer getaway?

What’s your favorite spot in Brookings?

Beach 60.9% Restaurants 17.3%

Yes 50%

No 50%

Parks 10.9%

Hiking Trails 10.9%

Vote online at currypilot.com

Michelle Young

Marijuana use, and abuse, increases among young adults

LYNNE TERRY Oregon Capital Chronicle Pilot Guest Column

Oregon legalized medical marijuana in 1998, and in 2015 it legalized recreational use, yet policymakers still know relatively little about the impact of the latter.

A study by Oregon State University researchers and others shows that cannabis use has increased among college-aged Americans in states that legalized recreational use.

“Some people would be surprised that we didn’t already know this,” said David Kerr, a psychology professor at Oregon State and the study’s lead researcher. The researchers found that use among those

in college only increased 1% after legalization, from 20% to 21%, while use among those not in college rose 5 percentage points, from 23% to 28%.

The study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, is based on 2008 to 2019 data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, which conducts an annual survey on drug and alcohol use across the country.

The researchers looked at cannabis use for those 18 to 23 years old. They did not single out Oregon data or analyze the reasons behind the increased use.

Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia allow recreational marijuana use, with Colorado and Washington state the first

OBITUARIES

Marlene Ellyn Enright

On November 22nd, 2022, Marlene (Gershman) Enright passed away peacefully in hospice where she spent her last week with her son Eric and puppy McGee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bella and Edward Gershman, of Boston, MA, and her husband, Ron Enright, of Astoria, Queens, NY. She leaves behind her son, Eric Enright, her sister, Susan (Gershman)

Sullivan, brother-in-law Michael Sullivan, and nieces Shaina Weinstein and Brooke Williams.

Marlene loved the Oregon beaches and

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to do so in 2012. A total of 38 states and the District of Columbia allow medical marijuana use, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Previous studies have been mixed on the impact of legalization on young adults, Kerr said.

He speculated that the ready availability of marijuana and growing acceptance of its use could account for the increased use.

“Substance use is very much influenced by what we think other people are doing,” Kerr said.

A report on drug use showed that in 2020, about 20% of young adults believed regular cannabis use could be harmful compared with nearly 60%

coastal towns. As a long-time resident of Brookings, OR, she spent a lot of time at the beach, eating seafood, and helping little visitors of South Coast Humane Society find a happy home. When working, Marlene booked and promoted many new and hardto-get music and comedy acts, contributing to the fun and happiness of our remote area.

Marlene was also an avid reader, gardener, baker, sketch artist, Sci-Fi geek, and Boston sports fan. She was a relentless Jewish mother with a consistently positive, happy, and warm character (long as everyone is wearing a sweater, so they don’t catch a pneumonia, of course). Marlene cared about others more than herself, filled every room with laughter and light, and regularly donated an embarrassing amount of money to miscellaneous animal support groups.

two decades ago. With increased use, there has been a rise in frequent use, though not uniformly. The latest study found among non-college students a 2 percentagepoint uptick in frequent use, from 12% to 14% after legalization. They defined frequent use as at least 20 times in the past month. Frequent use did not change among college students – it remained at 7%.

They found a similar trend when looking at addiction rates or cannabis use disorder, which they defined as users having difficulty stopping or having marijuana use control their lives. Cannabis use disorder stayed the same among college students – at 10%. But rates increased among

non-college participants from 12% to 15%.

“That might not be at the same level of addiction that we think about when we think about cigarettes or alcohol, but it is showing a pattern of problematic use,” Kerr said. “I think people should be concerned about that because that does mean someone is using it in a way that’s interfering with their ability to function the way that they would want to function, whether that be in school or home or work.”

Kerr said because there are fewer social consequences to marijuana use now that the study might have underestimated the increases.

The study did not account for the fact that the potency of cannabis is higher in legal

Marlene was born in Boston, Massachusetts, eventually migrating to the west coast (with her beloved pup Obie), where she married her love Ronnie on the San Francisco Bay. Marlene studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and taught many art classes. Her passion for art and creativity led to a dynamic career encompassing hospitality management and music booking/ promotion throughout northern California and Oregon. Marlene’s life was full of love and positivity. Her compassion and integrity brought happiness to so many and left behind a unique harmony that will forever remind us to smile, laugh, be kind, be real, listen, empathize, and love. She will be forever loved and missed.

Marlene would love it if you helped local animals in need. Donations can be made to South Coast Humane Society at www. mysouthcoasthumane.org/donate.

Brian Roy Fizzle

Brian Roy Frizzle died peacefully August 7, 2023, at 4:20 pm seven days after his 66th birthday and after a severe case of pneumonia.

Brian grew up in Michigan and graduated from Michigan Tech. He was the

states, and has increased dramatically over time, nor did it not look at the effects of overconsumption of marijuana. But Kerr said the data is still useful for policy decisions on advertising, for example, limits on the ability of minors to access marijuana and the density of retail outlets in various communities.

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first in his family to graduate from college. He traveled to San Francisco, California fresh out of college to work for Chevron as an engineer and met his future wife who had two children. They married and had a son, Benjamin. Brian loved music in all forms. He played the guitar and sang. There are not very many still pictures of Brian. He lived an animated life full of plans and a life of travel that took him all over the country and the world. After about five years in the Philippines with Caltex Co. the family took a vacation in Brookings Or. and He found the perfect place for the house he always wanted to build, a geodesic dome on a hill overlooking the Pacific. He joined the local Elks Lodge and loved his town. After he retired, he taught at Southwestern Community College. He was a man who did just about everything he set out to do.

He is survived by his wife Virginia and his Step Kids Renne and Devin Cornwell and Philip Mayo. Also, his Michigan family, his mom, Marilyn Frizzle his brothers Gary and wife Debbie, and brother Mike and his wife Lisa. His nephew Brandon and wife Amanda, and nephew Adam and his wife Libby and son Carter. Also, his Niece Mellissa and her husband Matt Keszei. Gone before him, his father, Don, and his son Benjamin with whom it is hoped, he has reunited.

Continued from Page 1 station and controlled the communications, search tracks and documentation, keeping in constant contact with the ground crew. Shortly after the four SAR members entered the area, they located Richardson’s coat, hat, and camera, indicating they were on the right track.

Around 12:35 p.m. SAR located Richardson in a creek bed about a mile downhill from where she had started. Richardson was not able to walk due to falling down several times and she had no energy.

Due to her medical condition, the U.S. Coast Guard were notified to see if they could do an airlift from the location she was found.

The Coast Guard notified the county sheriff’s dispatch that they would respond and be there in about an hour.

SAR members said they

Healthcare

Continued from Page 1 design healthcare programs that address the specific needs of the population. This could lead to more efficient resource allocation and innovative approaches to healthcare delivery.

Proponents believe that increased local control could foster community engagement and participation in healthcare decision-making. Local residents could have a direct say in shaping policies that impact their well-being, creating a more democratic approach to healthcare governance, supporters said.

Trost, Alcorn, and Fitzgerald have all expressed their primary interest in recognizing and serving the interests of county residents.

As the Curry County Board of Commissioners continues to deliberate, public input remains a crucial component of the decision-making process. Meetings will be scheduled to gather community perspectives on the proposed healthcare authority takeback. Residents, healthcare professionals, and advocacy groups are encouraged to voice their opinions, share concerns, and offer suggestions to shape the county’s approach moving forward. Alcorn and Trost encourage those with questions and concerns to contact them directly to express their views.

The path ahead is not without challenges. Striking a balance between local autonomy and state coordination, ensuring equitable access to healthcare, and securing sustainable funding are just a few of the complexities that the board must navigate. The outcome of these deliberations could set a precedent for similar discussions in other counties grappling with issues of local governance and decision-making power. An additional concern is recruiting providers. It is often acknowledged that it is a severe challenge to entice skilled practitioners to practice rurally. Curry County, with its high housing costs faces that further burden. This

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would not be able to move Richardson so they started clearing some brush so the helicopter could spot them. Other SAR members, Mike Merica and Joe Kolp arrived to assist with extra equipment.

At about 2:30 p.m. the Coast Guard helicopter crew arrived and due to the very step and rugged area with very large trees, it took them about an hour to perform the airlift.

Richardson was then flown to the Cape Blanco airport where Cal Ore Life Flight was there to take her to the Southern Coos Hospital in Bandon.

SAR members agreed that without the helicopter crew, it would have taken a few days and a lot of manpower to get Richardson out. SAR members said Richardson would have likely perished if they had not found her, as she was unable to selfextract.

problem has been brought up in numerous public forums, with no foreseeable resolution.

It is a difficulty that confronts the current Local Mental Health Agency, Adapt. Jerry Sullivan, Chief Regional Business Operations officer for Adapt explained has been their desire to grow from 40 current health providers to 53. Despite what he described as “millions of dollars” invested in the Curry County operation. Further complicating the county’s decision would be Adapt’s unwillingness to remain as the Community Mental Health Provider (CMHP).

Sullivan said “If you successfully get the Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA), that’s where… we’re not the CMHP anymore.”

While Adapt has won accolades for its performance in Douglas County, there has been dissatisfaction expressed in Curry County. Both Trost and Alcorn mentioned significant complaints they’ve received regarding Adapt’s insufficient availability of services, and difficulty in providing treatment. Alcorn cited it as one of animating influences in seeking his office. Citing Adapt’s millions invested and number of personnel in Curry County, and his “35 years as in law enforcement… something’s not adding up.”

As Curry County residents engage in thoughtful conversations about the future of their healthcare system, local officials agree that one thing is certain; the outcome will shape the landscape of local governance and healthcare policy for years to come.

Whether the proposal moves forward or not, the discussion has ignited a renewed sense of civic participation and a deeper understanding of the intricate web of relationships between local and state authorities, the officials indicated.

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Wildfire lessons from the Tillamook burn

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY

On Aug. 24, 1933, the skies west of Portland were darkened by an enormous smoke column more than 40,000 feet high as a fire that had started in the headwaters of Gales Creek

grew into what would become known as the Tillamook Burn. The initial fire that had grown to 40,230 acres over 10 days, suddenly grew an additional 268,800 acres in only 20 hours. Fueled by low humidity and gale force east winds, this rapid expansion became known

as “blow up day.”

This devastating event, along with three subsequent fires spaced six years apart, helped raise awareness of wildfire dangers and led to a massive forest restoration effort by many groups of Oregonians, who planted more than 72 million seedlings. Over the

following decades, more than a billion seeds were dispersed by helicopters too. Finally in 1973, both the Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests were dedicated by Governor Tom McCall.

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Courtesy from the U.S. Forest Service

The intensity of the wildfires can be seen in this photo taken last week. For current wildfire updates, visit https:// www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

William Torres Case Number: CVPB-2023-7038

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

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

The petition for probate requests that: Danny Torres be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181

Published: August 16, 23, and 30, 2023. Triplicate T368751

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Randy’s Pro Shop 760 L Street Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual

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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: September 1, 2023

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

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

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either

(1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 7/18/2023 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Randy Scruggs

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 7/26/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230071

Published: August 16, 23, 30, and September 6, 2023. Triplicate T368465

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Duck Dogs 145 Humboldt Road 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: 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/ Wyly Steeves This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 7/31/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230073 August 23, 30, September 6, and

Estate/Trade 900

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TS No: CA07000131-20-

1 APN: 110-160-22-000

TO No: 200015996-CA-

VOI 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 September 11, 2017.

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 October 10, 2023 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 September 26, 2017 as Instrument No. 20173729, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California, executed by RANDY L JEWELL, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE

ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC., as

Beneficiary, as nominee for NATIONWIDE EQUITIES CORP. 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: 475 ESTA AVENUE, 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 $195,778.71 (Estimated).

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, CA0700013120-1. 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

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: August

9, 2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0700013120-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300

TDD: 711 949.252.8300

By: Bernardo Sotelo, 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 NPP0439146

To: TRIPLICATE

Published: August 23, 30 and September 6, 2023 Triplicate T368940

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Klamath Community Church 126 Redwood Drive Klamath, CA 95548 Mailing address: PO Box 284 Klamath, CA 95548 This filing is a refile of previous file #20230063 with changes. This Business is conducted by: an individual

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 6/27/2023

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

Signed:/s/ Melanie Kincheloe-Scott This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 8/16/2022 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230078

Published: August 30, September 6, 13, and 20, 2023. Triplicate T369365

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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

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 CA07000131-20-1 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

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Solicitation documents are available beginning August 17, 2023. All proposers are required to comply with applicable provisions of Oregon law. Attention is directed to ORS Chapter 244, Government Ethics; ORS Chapter 279A and 279B, Public Contracting; and Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 125, Division 300-360, Public Contract Exemptions. There is no expressed or implied obligation for the County to reimburse any party for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request.

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Published: August 30, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P369176

T.S. No. 109395-CA APN: 118-424-005-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/12/2015. 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 On 9/27/2023 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 6/10/2015 as Instrument No. 20152323 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Del Norte County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: LORETTA M. UPTON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 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, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; At the Steps of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn Administration Building, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1333 OREGON STREET, 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $149,258.72 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 under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 109395-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 TENANT:

Effective 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 109395-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. FOR

SALES INFORMATION:

(800) 280-2832 CLEAR

RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108

Published on August 23, 30 and September 6, 2023.

Triplicate T368920

Notice of Public Meeting

A quarterly meeting of the Upper Chetco Rural Fire Protection District will begin on September 6, 2023, at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the fire hall on Gardner Ridge Road. The public is encouraged to attend. Respectfully submitted by Lori Wraith Published: August 30,

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE DEL NORTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors, County of Del Norte, State of California and the governing body of all other special assessment and taxing districts for which said Board so acts, will hold a public hearing to consider the recommended final budget for the fiscal year 2023/2024. The recommended final budget will be available for review in the office of the County Auditor-Controller, 981 H Street, Suite 140, Crescent City, California, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., weekdays. Further budget scheduling information is available in the Board of Supervisors Office at 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, California.

DATE OF HEARING:

Beginning September 12, 2023, and continuing as necessary for the following fourteen days.

TIME OF HEARING: 10:30

A.M. September 12, 2023 PLACE OF HEARING: ONLINE (VIA ZOOM) media.co.del-norte.ca.us AND/OR 981 H STREET, SUITE 100, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531

All persons interested are invited to participate at the aforementioned time, date and place to let your views be heard.

Published: August 30 and September 6, 2023. Triplicate T368644

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS

DEAN T. RIDING has been appointed Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF DOROTHY M. RIDING Deceased, by the Circuit Court, State of Oregon, Curry County, under Case Number 23PB06731. All persons having a claim against the estate must present the claim within four months of the first publication date: August 23, of this notice to Driscoll Law, LLC, at 563 SW 13th St, Suite 103, Bend, Oregon 97702, ATTN: Corey P. Driscoll, or they may be barred. Additional information may be obtained from the court records, the Personal Representative or the following-named attorney for the Personal Representative. COREY P. DRISCOLL OSB #154933 DRISCOLL LAW, LLC 563 SW 13TH ST, STE 103 BEND, OR 97702 541-706-1529

Published: August 23, 30, and September 6, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P369038 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY In the Matter of the Estate of: Michael S. Trombly, Deceased. Case No. 23PB07149

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 said estate are required to present them to the undersigned Personal Representative through my resident agent, JAMES W. GARDNER, Attorney at Law, 29692 Ellensburg Ave, Ste 11, P.O. Box 1286, Gold Beach, Oregon 97444, Phone (541) 247-6615, within four months after the date of the 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, Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative, JAMES W. GARDNER whose address and phone number appear above.

Dated this 14th day of August, 2023. /s/ Carol L Phillips Personal Representative 27677 Hwy 101 Gold Beach, OR 97444

Wild RiversCoast

NOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Danny L. Coltra, Deceased Case Number:

CVPB-2023-7037

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Danny L. Coltra

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

The petition for probate requests that: John Wiens 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: September 29, 2023

Time: 10:00 am 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: Timothy J. Wykle Matthews, Kluck, Walsh, Wykle & Latt, LLP 100 M Street Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 442-3758

Publish: August 16, 23, and 30, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate T368654

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that the obligation secured by the Trust Deed described below is in default, and that the beneficiary has elected to foreclose the Trust Deed pursuant to ORS 86.705 to 86.795. No action is now pending to recover any part of the debt secured by the Trust Deed. The Beneficiary Exemption Affidavit is on file with the Oregon Foreclosure Avoidance Program. Information required by ORS 86.771 is as follows:

1. Grantor: Rosemary J. Donahue; Trustee: First American Title Insurance Company of Oregon; Successor Trustee: Joseph E. Kellerman, 14 N. Central Ave., Suite 104, Medford, OR 97501; Beneficiary: Rogue Credit Union, successor in interest to Chetco Federal Credit Union. 2. Property covered by the Trust Deed: Lot 2 of MEADOW WOODS SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1, City of Brookings, Curry County, Oregon, according to the official plat thereof, now of record. 3. Trust Deed was recorded on September 30, 2004, as instrument no. 2004-6388 of the Official Records of Curry County, Oregon.

4. Default for which foreclosure is made is failure of Grantor to make required monthly payments under the terms of the Promissory Note and failure to keep and maintain insurance.

5. The sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed are $24,650.22 as of November 1, 2022, plus

interest thereon at the rate of 5.750%, plus recoverable late fees, trustee’s and attorney’s costs and fees incurred, plus such sums as Beneficiary may advance for the benefit of Grantor — real property taxes and insurance premiums, etc. 6. The Beneficiary has and does elect to sell the property to satisfy the obligation.

7. The property will be sold in the manner prescribed by law on the 6th day of October, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. standard time as established by ORS 187.110, outside of the public entrance to the Curry County Courthouse, 29821 Ellensburg Avenue, Gold Beach, Oregon, 97444, Curry County, Oregon. 8. Interested persons are notified of the right under ORS 86.778 to have this proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment of the entire amount then due, other than such portion as would not then be due had no default occurred, together with costs, trustee and attorney’s fees, and by curing any other default complained of in this Notice, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. 9. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware

of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. 10. In construing this notice and whenever the context hereof so requires, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and their successors in interest, the word “trustee” includes any successor trustee and the word “beneficiary” includes any successor in interest of the beneficiary named in the Trust Deed, and any collateral beneficiary, and their successors in interest.

DATED this 24th day of May, 2023. HORNECKER

COWLING LLP

By: /s/ Joseph E. Kellerman, Successor Trustee

Published: August 16, 23, 30, and September 6, 2023.

Pilot & ONPA P368556

The Port of Brookings Harbor is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified contractors to install curb and pavement. To be considered, interested parties must submit their Proposals in accordance with the requirements set forth in the RFP. Copy of RFP is available at the Port Office 16330 Lower Harbor Road, Brookings, OR or go online to www. portofbrookingsharbor. com. Proposals must be submitted by 2pm on September 11, 2023.

Published: August 23, 30, and September 6, 2023 (online 8/10 - 9/6). Pilot & ONPA P368763

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Travelodge By Wyndham 444 US Highway 101 South Crescent City, CA 95531

This filing is a refile of previous file #20180149

This Business is conducted by: a corporation

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 6/30/2023 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Navneet Maharaj, CEO, PM Hospitality Group, Inc. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 8/11/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230077

Published:

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Today, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) manages 760,000 acres of state forestlands and provides forest fire protection and suppression on state forestlands and much of Oregon’s private forestland.

“Our goal is to find fires as early as possible and put them out quickly,” ODF’s Deputy Chief of Fire Operations Ron Graham said. “This year our people and partners are doing an amazing job keeping large fires off the landscape.

Petition

Continued from Page 1 or felony, according to Hedenskog “The [existing] contract expressly said that severance for cause includes a conviction of a felony or misdemeanor…

Without a court decision that included a conviction of a misdemeanor we had to make wise choices or face possible litigation for breach of contract.”

Ultimately, following six months of debate, the three

We always put safety first and so far this fire season, no members of the public have lost their life because of wildfire. We’ve been successful in controlling fires near populated areas that had the potential to destroy many homes. We recognize the hardship some folks face who have lost their houses but there could have been a lot more lost if we didn’t react quickly and get on top of many fires that had the potential to devastate nearby communities.”

As of Aug. 23, ODF has detected and responded

councilors subject to these petitions voted to maintain Howard as city manager under a new contract, “that corrected several issues in the existing contract that left the city with limited options. The new contract removed the phrase ‘conviction of’ and put the conduct of the city manager under the city employee’s handbook.

“We reduced the manager’s severance allocation from 10 months

to 705 fires limiting the burned areas to 4,757 acres on ODF protected lands that include the state forests.

“We are doing well due to three main factors: our highly professional and dedicated people, close partnerships, and funding

to five, capped her vacation and sick leave, and included an automatic two-year termination with renewable clauses,” Hedenskog told the Pilot.

Had the city terminated Howard without cause, it would force “the city council to give almost $250,000 inn taxpayer money to a city employee just to make her go away.” That would be her severance pay, according to Schreiber, in a response

for critical firefighting assets and equipment,” Graham said. The final piece to successful wildland firefighting is having the right tools and equipment.

“State legislators have supported us with absolutely

to a guest commentary submitted to the Pilot by Henry Cunningham, the chief petitioner for the recall of Schrieber. In that commentary Cunningham wrote, “To say that you and the city council ‘saved’ taxpayers $242,000 in ‘immediate payout’ to Mrs. Howard is ridiculous. How would you be saving the taxpayers such a large sum by reinstating an admitted petty criminal to the highest appointed position [in] our municipal government?” He continued, “A $242,000 one-time settlement is certainly no small amount, but how much will it cost to keep her in her current job? Far more than that, I expect.”

Central to the controversy are concerns about transparency, communication, and decision-making. Many residents feel that their voices have not been heard and that decisions made by the City Council do not align with the community’s needs and desires. This has led to a growing sentiment

critical firefighting aircraft through the Special Purpose Appropriation (SPA) funded aircraft program,” said Graham.

“These aircraft allow ODF to contain fires until firefighters arrive on the ground to suppress the fire.”

Many Oregonians express their support and ask what they can do to support ODF’s and other agencies’ firefighters.

“The best thing they can do is follow all fire restrictions and help prevent wildfires from starting,” Graham said.

“Of the 705 fires on ODF

that a recall is necessary to restore trust and ensure responsible governance. It’s important to note that recall petitions should not be taken lightly, as they can disrupt the normal functioning of local government and create divisions within the community.

Morosky told the Pilot, “There seems to be a significant concern out there that the council has not been transparent regarding the situation with our City Manager. There are multiple laws that govern what we can and cannot disclose around human resources and employee situations. Laws define the topics that we can speak publicly about and those that are required to be discussed in executive session. As council members, we are not legally allowed to share the confidential information discussed in executive session. Any information that has been leaked from our executive sessions, has been done so illegally. While I understand the

protected land, 611 were human caused. The other 94 were started by lightning. Amazingly, more than 86 percent of these fires can be prevented. We ask everyone to follow state and local fire restrictions, and more importantly just care enough about your neighbor and our valuable forests to do the right thing—do your part to prevent wildfires.”

For more information about fire prevention, fire information, and Oregon State Forests, visit the ODF website.

public’s desire to know all details that impact our city, I do not believe they expect us to break the law to give them that information. At least I would hope not.”

The council members and mayor have said that there were numerous public workshops held discussing the matter, and it was addressed openly and publicly at city council meetings.

“The meetings that followed the February return to work decision showed a patient council who listened to name calling and slanderous comments from city citizens and others who were closed minded, unreceptive to the truth, disruptive and abusive to the council while disrespectful to the established council proceedings. Is it no wonder that the council spoke little” Hedenskog said.

The deadline to submit the recall petitions is Oct. 9.

Follow this developing story at currypilot.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Pilot.

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Our goal is to find fires as early as possible and put them out quickly.

Ron Graham, Oregon Department of Forestry Deputy Chief of Fire Operations