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Undersea quakes rumble along south Oregon coast

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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports a 4.0 magnitude earthquake occurred off the Oregon Coast near Port Orford at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1.

This is the second such undersea tremor in the area over seven days.

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake rattled the Oregon Coast at 6:55 a.m. July 29, but the tremors do not pose a threat of triggering a larger earthquake – but they do serve as a reminder for residents that we live in a seismically active area, according to a local expert. The July 29 earthquake shook the ground west of

“It’s constantly rocking and rolling out there.”

Althea Rizzo, Oregon Emergency Management

Coos Bay between 200 to 400 miles offshore. It happened in the Blanco

Fracture Zone, said Althea Rizzo, Geologic Hazards Program Coordinator

GET YOUR MOTORS RUNNING

Show raised funds for several organizations

ELLIOT SCHWARZ Country Media, Inc.

Details are now emerging following the 29th annual Curry County Cruisers parade and benefit car show held during the Memorial Day Azalea Festival in Brookings.

Several of the 180 cars paraded down Chetco Avenue, during the festival parade and were later displayed at the Port of Brookings. Organizers said this year’s show was their most successful yet for both participation and funds raised.

Entry fees and community sponsors contributed to a donation total of $12,600 distributed to 21 community groups, including the Cape Ferrelo, Harbor, Winchuck, and Brookings fire departments. Also benefiting were the Brookings Food Bank, the various church-sponsored community kitchens, Oasis Advocacy, Manley Art Center, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), and others.

Where the money goes

Incumbent co-presidents of the Club said that the Cruisers distributed the $12,000 realized from the Memorial Day event to 21 community organizations, in seven categories: food groups (community kitchens, the food bank), $4,500; clothing (Oasis Advocacy and Shelter, et. al.), $1,250; Seniors (Meals On Wheels, Chetco Activity Center), $1,000; Children

(CASA Brookings Harbor High School)

$1,750; Animal Welfare (South Coast Humane Society) $1,000; Fire safety (Harbor Volunteer Fire. Association, et. al.) $2,000; Fun for families (Manley Art Center children’s summer scholarship program, 4th of July fireworks, Azalea Park Christmas lights).

Winners of this year’s Memorial Day event included Ted Johnson for Best of Show Modified, for his 1932 Ford roadster, and John Castle, Best of Show stock, with a 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. The full list is at the club’s website or Facebook page, below.

Happy days comments

Twice each month 20 – 30 members gather for a Show & Shine where they display their cars or motorcycles at the locales of their sponsors, or other public venues. Other destinations for Show & Shine events are cruises to area senior facilities and assisted living communities. At these events cruisers said they will hear comments like “I went to my senior prom in one of those,” or a vague reference to the birth of a child. What the cruisers know is that for folks confined to a facility, the arrival of these vintage autos is a comforting presence and friendly reminder of bygone, but happy days.

Upcoming Show and Shines will be Aug. 13 at Monarch Memory Care Community; Aug. 27 at Shore Pines Senior Living Community. The club has an active calendar of events that included a show at the Del Norte County

with Oregon Emergency Management (OEM).

“It’s where we have two tectonic plates offshore that are sliding past each other and it’s just a really active area for these kinds of earthquakes,” Rizzo said.

This fault line has not recently seen an uptick in earthquakes, she said. It is known by seismologists to be a hot spot for quakes.

“It’s constantly rocking and rolling out there,” Rizzo said.

Earthquakes that occur along this fault line do not pose a safety threat to Oregon residents.

“It’s so far off shore and the earthquakes on it tend to be fairly small,” Rizzo said.

Although this particular

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Wave energy facility will be seen from shore

MICHELL KLAMPE

Pilot Guest Article

The next step in Oregon State University’s construction of a wave energy testing facility off the Oregon Coast is likely to be visible to residents and visitors to the area in August.

Crews will work on shore and from a vessel anchored about a mile offshore from Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site south of Newport. The work is part of the construction of PacWave South, which will be the first pre-permitted, utility-scale, grid-connected wave energy test site in the United States.

Workers aboard a 265foot vessel anchored just off the coast and additional crews at the recreation site will inspect and prepare cable conduits for next summer’s planned installation of power and data cables.

“A mile sounds far, but the offshore support vessel Seacor Lee is a large ship, and it will appear very close,” said Burke Hales, PacWave’s chief scientist and a professor in the OSU College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. “We just want to make sure people are aware of what’s happening.”

To accommodate the work, portions of Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site parking lot will be closed beginning Aug. 4. Conditions permitting, the Seacor Lee is expected to arrive in Newport Aug. 7 and anchor off the coast shortly after that, Hales said.

Beach access and park restrooms will remain open at Driftwood, but parking may be limited and some larger recreational vehicles may not be able to turn around. Parking and beach access is available that Governor Patterson Memorial State Recreation Site 3 miles south of Driftwood Beach, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department officials said.

When completed, PacWave will offer wave energy developers the opportunity to try different

What to expect

The work at Driftwood is expected to be completed by early September. Construction updates will be posted online at https:// pacwaveenergy.org/ constructionupdates/.

technologies for harnessing the power of ocean waves and transmitting that energy to the local electrical grid.

The ocean test site will be on a sandy-bottomed stretch of the Pacific Ocean away from popular commercial and recreational fishing reefs about 7 miles off the coast of Newport. The site will have four test berths, which combined can accommodate up to 20 wave energy devices at any one time.

Power and data cables buried below the seafloor will connect the ocean test site to a shoreside facility in Seal Rock, south of Newport. Louisiana-based industrial electrical services contractor R.T. Casey is overseeing the procurement, construction and installation of the cables for PacWave, including the August work.

The cables, which are each about 12 miles long, are being manufactured in Norway by the Parisbased firm Nexans and are anticipated to be installed next summer. In preparation for the cable installation, crews this summer will be working in a vault under the parking lot of Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site, where the cable conduits begin, and about a mile offshore, where the conduits end.

When the cables are installed, they will run through the conduits from the shore, under the beach and out to sea, where they come up out of the seafloor about 1 mile out.

From there, the cable will be buried just under the seafloor all the way out to the test site.

The Seacor Lee will be anchored near where the cable conduits come up from the seafloor, but the

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Courtesy photo from Trout Recording /Jacquerie

(Background) The Curry County Cruisers Car Show at the Port of Brookings.

Courtesy photo from Phil Nutzhorn Best of Show, modified class, 1939 Ford Roadster

OHP members urged to activate credit monitoring following hack

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Following Performance Health Technology’s (PH TECH) announcement that Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members are among those affected by a coordinated data hack, the state is urging OHP members to take steps to protect their personal information.

PH TECH is a private vendor that provides services to many Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) to help manage OHP member data. The company said a security vulnerability

from Progress MOVEit software resulted in a data breach because attackers were able to access the personal information of an estimated 1.7 million members.

PH TECH told state officials they conducted extensive forensic analysis through July 25. This analysis identified individuals who were affected so OHP members could be notified. PH TECH began mailing notification letters on July 31 to impacted individuals. The letters will include an offer of free credit

Brookings police and fire issue report for the week ending July

monitoring.

OHP members are encouraged to watch for additional information from PH in the mail and follow instructions to activate 12 months of free identity theft protection. OHP members will be contacted by regular firstclass mail, not by phone or email.

OHP members have the right to request one free copy of their credit report from each of the three major consumer reporting companies (Equifax, TransUnion and Experian) every year.

SHERIFF’S TIPS OF THE WEEK

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Brookings police officers handled 389 calls for service, conducted 14 traffic stops, and issued four traffic citations. Six of the traffic stops were for exceeding the posted limit or an unsafe driving violation.

Dispatch received 389 total calls: 210 were calls to 9-1-1, 18 were misuses of 9-1-1, and four were false alarms. There was one medical transport from Pelican Bay State Prison is week into Brookings

proper.

Officers attended their bi-annual firearms qualification with both handguns and patrol rifles. Afterward, officers worked through use-of-force scenarios.

Fire Division

Firefighters responded to 16 calls for service: seven were for medical aid, five were fire-related, and four for a motor vehicle crash.

The Operations Chief attended a Flat Fire Cooperators meeting in

Gold Beach to discuss joint coordination if the fire extends south to Pistol River.

Staff has been identifying properties with current or potential fire hazards due to overgrown vegetation. Letters of cooperation have been sent to 42 property owners requesting they correct the hazard. To date 29 have done so and six have submitted a mitigation plan. A total of five abatement notices have been sent following no communication from property owners.

Four important rules for safely handling firearms

LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Before ever touching a firearm, you need to understand the Four Cardinal Rules of Safe Handling of a firearm. By following these rules, you can help keep yourself and those around you safe. Owning a firearm is a great responsibility; but a firearm is a tool and can be dangerous without proper training. An official training course from an accredited and/or experienced instructor is a great option but all training starts with an interest to gain knowledge of the basics which include knowing how to load and

Brookings Police

July 26

• A loud noise was heard on Memory Lane.

• Someone on Bayview Drive reported receiving a bad check.

• Multiple incidents of illegal camping were reported on Old County Road.

• A hit and run collision was reported on Chetco Avenue.

• A hit and run collision was reported on Fifth Street.

• A theft was reported on Coverdell Road.

• Disorderly conduct was reported at Chetco Point.

• A traffic hazard was reported on North Bank Chetco River Road.

• A fight was reported on Cottage Street.

• Disorderly conduct was reported on Chetco Bridge.

• A loud noise was heard on North Bank Chetco River Road.

July 27

• A loud noise was heard on Memory Lane.

• Illegal camping was reported on Old County Road.

• A disabled vehicle was reported on Myers Creek Bridge.

• A water problem was reported on Shorewood Terrace.

• Illegal burning was reported on Lovell Lanbe.

• Someone on Old County Road reported being menaced.

• Someone on Pelican Bay Drive was illegally

unload, safely store, and properly care for your firearm.

The following is a brief overview of the Four Cardinal Rules of Safe

Handling of a firearm:

(1) assume it is loaded;

(2) only point a firearm at your intended target; (3) be certain of your target (and what’s behind it); and

(4) keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard, until you are ready to fire. You also need to secure your firearm. Taking the time to properly secure a firearm can help save lives.

Rule No. 1

Before touching or

discharging fireworks.

July 28

• An injury collision was reported on North Bank Chetco River Road.

• Illegal camping was reported on Old County Road.

• Disorderly conduct was reported on Mill Beach.

• A fight was reported on Bridge Street.

• Am abandoned vehicle was reported on Highway 101 at milepost 354.

• A non-injury collision was reported at Natural Bridges View Point.

• A traffic hazard was reported on Hemlock Road.

• A water problem was reported on Arch Lane.

• A tree was reported down on Highway 101 at milepost 348.

• Someone on Harris Heights reported receiving harassing phone calls.

approaching a firearm, it is important to assume that all firearms are always loaded. Regardless of who used it last, where it came from, or what you may believe, every firearm is loaded at all times until proven otherwise. Until you physically and visually inspect the firearm personally, it should be treated as a live (ready to fire) firearm. Physical and visual inspections should include the magazine well and chamber of the firearm. Once it leaves your control, it should be treated as a loaded firearm again.

Rule No. 2

If you aren’t willing to

July 29

• A fire was reported at Black Point

• Someone on Lilac Lane reported receiving a bad check.

• A hit and run collision was reported on Moore Street.

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

• Illegal dumping was reported on Ransom Avenue.

• An intoxicated person was reported on Fifth Street.

• A fire was reported on South Bank Chetco River Road.

• Criminal trespassing was reported at a Cheto Avenue location.

• A fire was reported at Chetco Point.

July 30

• Disorderly conduct was

fire at something, don’t point a firearm at it. When using a handgun you have to be particularly careful. While shotguns and rifles usually require two hands to change the direction of the muzzle, handguns are prone to being accidentally pointed in the wrong direction.

Rule No. 3

When you do decide to aim at something, you must be 100 percent positive of what you’re aiming at and always know what is in your line of fire, which is anything between and behind you and your target. Bullets can easily pass

reported on Fifth Street.

• A prowler was reported on Spruce Street.

• A burglary was reported on Fleet Street.

• Illegal dumping was reported on Railroad Street.

• A theft was reported on Arch Lane.

• A loud noise was heard on Pioneer Road.

• A fire was reported on Boat Basin Road.

• Disorderly conduct was reported on Court Street.

• Illegal burning was reported on North Bank River Road.

through a target and travel long distances. Don’t risk anything, ensure your target has a proper backstop and clear line of fire.

Rule No. 4

Until you have made the decision to fire, keep your finger off of the trigger and outside the guard. Regardless of the type of firearm or situation, your

finger never touches the trigger until you are on target and have made the decision to fire. Firearms are designed so they don’t discharge until the trigger is manually depressed.

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

Local volunteer project captures memories

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Extension Service woodland management course offered

The Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service is offering Woodland Management:

Taking care of a woodland property course.

This five-session course is ideal for anyone who is just starting out taking care of a woodland property.

Topics to be covered include:

Assessing your property and your site.

Understanding tree biology and forest ecology.

Tree planting, caring for an established forest, weed control.

Safety, timber sale logistics, and laws and

regulations. Field trip: see real examples of things learned in class.

Event Dates

September 7, 14, 21, 28. 2-4pm. Field day, Saturday September 30 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Port Orford Library, 1421 Oregon St, Port Orford. Cost for the course is $50 per person or $60/family sharing class materials. Register online at https:// beav.es/Tfk

For more information, contact Norma Kline at norma.kline@oregonstate. edu or 541-572-5263 ext.

Langlois, Port Orford, and Pacific High School

Year Books are now online.

From 1937 through the present, 2CJ high schools have created records of the past, often with limited resources or tools for production.

The community’s high school yearbooks are not only nostalgic in nature, but capture a record of school reformation and relocation; curriculums that were expanded or modified; extracurricular activities in the arts, sports, and career-based organizations; adolescent trends and lifestyles; occasional social ignorance; the transformation of technology across the

years; the changing landscapes that surrounded the physical buildings, the staff that monitored and gave instruction; and business sponsors that came and went.

Through the cooperation of a small group of dedicated 2CJ alumni and local history preservationists, volunteers at Bandon History Museum, Port Orford Library’s willingness to share inventory, two webmasters, the cooperation of 2CJ’s administration, and funding by the Alan and Brenda Mitchell Port Orford Community Foundation, the yearbooks of Langlois High School, Port Orford High School, and Pacific High School can now be researched online.

In a freeze frame lineup of publications beginning in 1937 and continuing through 2023, yearbooks can be viewed utilizing two different websites: the World-Famous Langlois, Oregon website available at https://www. worldfamouslanglois. com/, and the Port Orford Historical Photos website at https://blog. portorfordhistoricalphotos. org/. It is a work in progress intended to culminate in complete compilations of all the relevant years with the results being stored in the local history collections of Bandon History Museum, Cape Blanco Heritage Society, Curry Historical Society, and Pacific High School.

Lodge. Membership not required. $1 donation. Beginner lessons Noon –1 p.m. Intermediate lessons 1 –

• The Walking Group, 10 a.m., Azalea Park. Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings

For more information about and links to PDFs, visit https://blog. portorfordhistoricalphotos. org/2cj-yearbook-annualsproject/

If you have information that will help locate the missing years, please contact the 2CJ administration office, the webmaster on the site you are using, or Bandon History Museum. As of Aug. 1, those missing years are:

• Langlois High School:

1939, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1947, and 1948

• Port Orford High school:

1937, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1945, and 1946

• Pacific High School: 2002, 2004

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

Thursday, August 10

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

• Widows and Widowers Coffee Clique,10:30 –11:30 a.m., Community Center, Airport Way, Gold Beach

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

Friday, August 11

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

• The Walking Group, 10 a.m., Azalea Park. Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop. For information 541-412-8664

• Redfish Music Festival Concert, 7 p.m., Crescent Elk Auditorium, 944 G Street, Crescent City

A glimpse of the Southwest Oregon Coast. See more Coast Moments at currypilot.com.

Oregon House Republicans urge Kotek to review commutations

BEN BOTKIN

Oregon Capital Chronicle

Pilot Guest Article

Oregon House Republican lawmakers want Gov. Tina Kotek to review her predecessor’s commutations of sentences of former inmates.

The House Republican Caucus sent the request to Kotek on Friday, July 28. It stems from former Gov. Kate Brown’s commutation of the 50-month sentence against Jesse Lee Calhoun, a 38 year old who police say is “a person of interest” in the killings of four Portland area women.

Brown commuted Calhoun’s prison sentence for theft and burglary in 2021, and he was released nearly a year early. He was part of a group of 41 inmates granted commuted sentences and early releases because they fought wildfires in 2020. While in office, Brown commuted sentences and granted clemency to more than 1,000 people, more than other governors.

“The unprecedented commutations undertaken by Governor Brown bypassed many of the existing safeguards that are in place for our current parole and probation system,” Republican lawmakers wrote in the letter, signed by the full 25-member caucus. “House Republicans encourage you to do the right thing for Oregonians and give these commutations the due diligence they should have received in the first place.”

Lawmakers added Kotek has a great opportunity to “show leadership and the integrity of the office.”

Earlier this month, Kotek revoked Calhoun’s commutation agreement following a request from prosecutors looking into the homicides. Elisabeth Shepard, a spokesperson for the governor’s office said in a statement that Kotek can

Knowing how to use your smarts

only overturn commutations if the individual violates their commutation agreement.

“The governor continues to partner with district attorneys, community corrections and local law enforcement to address any recommendations she receives from them regarding revoking commutations,” Shepard said in an email to the Capital Chronicle. “If someone is not following the terms of their release, they must be held accountable.”

Shepard said Kotek’s revocation of Calhoun’s commutation was one of those cases.

“In the case of Mr. Calhoun, when the governor received a request from the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office recommending that his commutation be revoked, she immediately acted on the request and revoked his commutation status the same day, July 3,” Shepard said.

Congressional Republicans have also asked Kotek to review Brown’s commutations.

Republican Reps. Cliff Bentz and Lori ChavezDeRemer sent a letter to Kotek on July 20, asking her to review Brown’s commutations and develop a clear and transparent clemency procedure that gives Oregonians a voice in the process.

Follow developments at currypilot.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Pilot. Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle. com.

MICHELLLE PIERSON YOUNG Pilot Guest Column

started.

Michelle Young

I grew up thinking I wasn’t very smart. Maybe there was a part of me that knew I had some brain cells that were agile, but I chose to believe I was average. What I’ve discovered since then isn’t that “I’m smarter” than anyone else, but that I have a particular kind of smart and now I understand better how to use it.

That’s the trick, right there. If we’re to believe some great minds on the topic, “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change,” Albert Einstein,

and “I’m not the smartest fellow in the world but I sure can pick smart colleagues,” F.D.R., then we can assume we have a little sump-in’ sump-in’ to bring to life’s party. We’ve changed with life’s shifts and we can pick colleagues from a world menu with today’s technology. We got this! You can do a Google search and come up with all kinds of “intelligence.” But a more interesting search is when you think about the things in life you like to do, you’re good at doing and people report to you they see you as “good” at that thing. I’m not suggesting you go all willy nilly, thinking awesome thoughts about yourself and building that self esteem all over the place. No, slow your roll there, we’re just getting

Brookings walking groups

There has been some confusion over the last year about walking groups in our community.

One group through the library is more or less a test group. Others are for advanced walkers and hikers. Our group started out last year supported by the Arthritis Foundation. After the “classes” were completed, the group decided to continue walking. With the wet winter last winter, the group dwindled but has revised itself.

We would like to invite anyone interested in walking. It is a great way to incorporate movement for better health. We invite anyone at any level to join us. We had people in wheelchairs, walkers and pole assistance, advanced walkers and those who just wanted to get out and improve their health. We meet on Wednesdays and Fridays and 11a.m. and generally meet back at our starting point around 12 p.m. Those who wish to walk shorter or a longer time that too is okay.

We have been meeting at Azalea Park at the parking lot

I’m just saying there’s information about the particular being that is you, and you probably don’t have, or maybe haven’t been willing to accept this information.

The best part about discovering your kind of smart is it helps you run your world more effectively. Once I realized I’m excellent at thinking in other people’s favor and not so great at keeping my books, I hired the last part out and began working with even more focus and bandwidth. All I was looking for was relief from the stress of details, what I gained was a feeling of peace and having time to do the parts of my life where I thrive.

We’re a fascinating species in my opinion. We are strange and wonderful. We make decisions and

have preferences that differ so greatly from one another that we might sometimes be tempted to imagine we “know” or we “should know” or someone else definitely “knows”. In fact, it is our collective perspectives that create the whole and no particular angle can be “right.” And, there is no kind of smart that is better than another. When we forget this, we can’t appreciate ourselves or others and we may never have the pleasure of thriving in a life we’ve designed for our own kind of smart.

I’m glad your kind of “smart” is in the world. I hope you use it in good health.

Michelle Pierson Young is a local life coach and may be reached at Michelleatplay.com or at 503-957-0821.

by the Capella. We will include other areas that can be used by the beginner and the advanced walker. Everyone may go at their own pace. I have been approached by some who wanted to know about the walking group (some I have lost their phone numbers). The information in the Community Calendar of the Curry Coastal Pilot has very old information and is confusing at best. We will be updating the information with contact information as a weekly reminder. We invite everyone to come joint us and have some fun, camaraderie of course physical activity. We hope to appeal to all levels of walkers. We like to meet first to see everyone, encourage each other and then head out in whatever direction feels best for the walker. You can walk as a single or group, whatever appeals to you.

Contact numbers for more information or to join are 541-412-8664 or 541-254-0291.

Toni Mefford Brookings

The indictment of Donald Trump

JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

Former President Donald Trump is now facing a federal indictment over his alleged efforts to subvert the 2020 election after Election Day.

Trump’s alleged efforts lead up to events on Jan. 6, 2021, when a mob of his supporters marched from a rally he held near the White House to attack the U.S. Capitol building.

The former president is charged with the following crimes:

• One count of conspiracy to defraud the United

States.

• Conspiring to obstruct an official proceeding.

• One count each of obstruction of, and attempt to, obstruct an official proceeding.

• One count of conspiracy against rights.

According to media reports, the Trump campaign responded to the indictment calling it “the continued pathetic attempt by the Biden Crime Family and their weaponized Department of Justice to interfere with the 2024 Presidential Election.”

The Pilot reached out to Jim Moore an Associate

Professor and Director of Political Outreach at the Tom McCall Center for Civic Engagement and a Pacific University professor for insight about what the indictment means and what’s next in the process.

The Pilot : From your vantage point, what is the significance of this indictment against a former President of the United States, and what should we understand about this indictment?

Jim Moore: This is the first time that a president of the United States has been charged with seeking to prevent constitutional

actions. That will be what the history books will focus on. These charges are nearing the treason charges against former president of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis. Interestingly, those charges were dropped amid the political pressures of the post-Civil War years.

The indictment makes clear that nobody, even the President of the United States, is above the law. These particular laws have been used against KKK members and others who interfered with constitutional rights. Note

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Courtesy from Julia Shumway / Oregon Capital Chronicle Gov. Tina Kotek at a previous media briefing.

OBITUARIES Sergio Saul Hernandez

It is with heartfelt sorrow that our family announces the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Sergio Hernandez, 71, of Brookings, passed away on June 29, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and was preceded in death by his parents Sergio S. and Consuelo Hernandez, and brother Hector Hernandez. The family immigrated to the USA in 1956 and quickly learned the language and customs even while celebrating their first language and culture in El Monte and Ontario, California.

Sergio attended Ontario High School where he excelled as an athlete, scholar and in student government. He also loved to sing, dance, and play drums. He graduated with honors as a physics major from Humboldt State University and became an engineer with Pac Bell (now AT&T) where he worked until he retired. He lived in Arcata, McKinleyville, Igo, Santa Cruz, Browns Valley, Mt. Shasta, Redding, and Brookings, always near water. He is survived by his wife Sonja, children: Sergio (Elisha), Leaha (Mike), Anthony, Angela (Scott), his eight beloved grandchildren, sister Amada Irma Perez (Arty), brothers Raul, Victor and Mario, their spouses and many nieces and nephews, and his extended family of friends.

Serge was an avid fisherman and chose to live where he could catch salmon and other fish in the plentiful rivers, lakes, and ocean. He also visited Alaska yearly to see friends and for the halibut. Each year he drove at least 14 hours to southern California with a cooler full of fish for the family. What a fabulous Christmas present! He also enjoyed traveling, especially cruising.

We are grateful to Coastal Home Health & Hospice who cared for him in his final days. May you rest in peace knowing that you are deeply loved and eternally missed.

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.” anon.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 2 at Brookings Seventh-day Adventist Church, 102 Park Avenue, Brookings, OR 97415 at 3 pm with a reception following the service in the community room. Sergio’s ashes will be scattered at sea as he requested. In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask that you donate to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Redwood Memorial Chapel/ Crematory.

Karl Donald Johnson

Karl Donald Johnson passed peacefully in his sleep July 26, 2023 at the age of 90. At his request there will be no funeral service.

James Scott “Jim” Maple

August 13, 1954 - July 13, 2023

James Scott, “Jim” Maple, son of Lavona Maple, lived and passed in Greeley Colorado at home. Service was held at the Elks lodge #809 in Greeley, Colorado.

Woman escapes

from

makeshift cinderblock cell FBI looking for more victims

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Portland Field Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying potential victims of a violent sex assault offender who has lived in at least 10 states. 29-year-old, Negasi Zuberi (aka Sakima, Justin Hyche and Justin Kouassi), is in federal custody for interstate kidnapping after a

Trump

Continued from Page 4 that voting is not part of the indictment—it is about encouraging people to stop Congress and the Vice President from carrying out the certification process of the 2020 presidential election. The key part is that the indictment asserts that Trump knew his claims to be false but continued to push them. By pushing these falsehoods to the crowd, Trump crossed a line between freedom of speech and turned to something akin to incitement.

The Pilot: Do you believe that this indictment will actually boost former President Trump’s overall public ratings and give him an edge in his effort to be re-elected President? If so, how will that play out?

Moore: I don’t think it will make much difference to public ratings of Trump. We have seen some small movement among Republican voters that indicates that the indictments as a whole are reducing support for

Washington woman escaped his home in Klamath Falls, OR, claiming she was kidnapped, sexually assaulted and locked in a cinderblock cell.

What happened

According to court records, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, Zuberi traveled from his home in Klamath Falls, OR, to Seattle, WA, where he solicited the services of a prostitute, he then posed as an undercover police officer. The victim told investigators that he pointed a taser at her and

Trump. But since there are no other real alternatives to Trump out there right now (in terms of strong public support), I fully expect those Republicans who are more wary of Trump to stick with him when they cast their ballots. The odds are very much against any of them voting for Joe Biden. At most, there will be an enthusiasm gap that hits Republican voters and fewer of them will turn out than would be expected. Fourteen months before the November 2024 elections, it is impossible to predict what that impact might be.

Remember, attacks on Trump are seen by his supporters as more reason to rally behind him. They are simply evidence that the government of the United States is out of control and needs to be reined in by a strong president. This is the same overall argument that many of our presidents in the past 50 years have made— the outsider is needed to bring the government back to what it ought to be doing: Carter, Reagan, Clinton,

placed her in handcuffs, leg irons and put her in the back seat of his car. He then traveled roughly 450 miles with the woman, sexually assaulting her during the trip. According to the victim, once he arrived at his home in Klamath Falls, OR, Zuberi moved her into a makeshift cell that he had constructed in his garage. The cell was made of cinder blocks and a metal door installed in reverse so it could not be opened from the inside. Once

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GW Bush, Obama, Trump.

The Pilot: What should we expect as this indictment plays out? Is it possible that former President Trump will be sent to prison?

Moore: Yes, it is entirely possible that Trump could go to prison. Others who have been convicted of similar crimes have served time. More likely, however, is a long drawn out process that results in fines and maybe some home confinement. History will probably not play that big a role in determining what happens if Trump is convicted, but Jefferson Davis was imprisoned in 1865 and became a symbol of opposition to much of Reconstruction. It could be argued that the political cost of holding Davis outweighed the legal benefit of trying him for treason. That was certainly the case by 1869 when treason charges were dropped.

Follow developments at thechiefnews.com and in the Friday print editions of The Chief.

4-Day Forecast

Protecting SW Oregon rivers from mining pollution

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Oregon U.S.

Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) has introduced the “Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act” (SOWSPA).

The legislation would enact a mining withdrawal to ensure certain federal lands are permanently “withdrawn” from eligibility for mining claims, protecting them from toxic mining pollution, according to Hoyle. SOWSPA would permanently prevent new mining projects in the Hunter Creek, Pistol River, Rough and Ready Creek, and Baldface Creek watersheds in Southwestern Oregon, extending the current 20-year ban that began in 2016. “I have heard from conservationists, business owners and elected officials from Curry County and Northern California who depend on the Southwestern Oregon watershed for clean drinking water, outdoor recreation, tourism jobs and

the protection of salmon, wildlife, and rare plants. Congress must act to make the current protections against mining pollution permanent,” Hoyle said. “I’m proud to stand with the people of Southwestern Oregon in defending our world-class rivers and streams from foreign mining corporations who don’t have the commitment to our community and our environment.”

U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) is an original cosponsor of the bill.

“It’s hard to overstate the ecological, cultural, and economic importance of salmon and their habitat in this Southwestern Oregon watershed – they support thousands of jobs, sustain communities, and generate billions of dollars in economic activity. They also hold immense cultural significance for Tribes, like the many in the northern reaches of my district that depend on this watershed. But mining can lead to toxic pollution that damages critical ecosystems, killing

off valuable and treasured species,” Huffman said.

“This legislation will protect this cornerstone species, and so much more: clean drinking water, wild rivers, and the outdoor recreation industry on which our region relies. This is an incredibly consequential bill with far-reaching implications that I am glad to be leading on with Rep. Val Hoyle.”

“The wild and scenic rivers of our “Wild Rivers Coast” provide for clean drinking water, salmon runs, and outstanding recreation. Their headwaters are no place for strip mining and

the risks of its pollution,” Kalmiopsis Audubon Society President Ann Vileisis said. “We’re deeply grateful for Representative Hoyle’s leadership to protect Southwest Oregon’s beloved rivers.”

“SOWSPA provides important protections to the headwaters of the North Fork of the Smith River and the Illinois River, both of which are world famous among whitewater kayakers and rafters. Its protections for Rough and Ready Creek from mining will maintain the Illinois River’s famous water quality and fish habitat which draw

people to our outfitted trips there,” Northwest Rafting Company Owner/ Outfitter Zachary Collier said. “Beyond the recreational benefit of SOWSPA, these creeks are uniquely special and worth of protecting for their fish, rare flowers, and unique remote scenery.”

“On behalf of the thousands of anglers who fish each year for salmon and steelhead in rivers like the Illinois and North Fork Smith, we thank Congresswoman Val Hoyle for her leadership in conserving Oregon’s best remaining salmon and steelhead strongholds,”

Trout Unlimited’s Wild Steelhead Initiative Manager and longtime fishing and hunting guide in Southwest Oregon Dean Finnerty said. “This important legislation will permanently protect these waters, and the fishing opportunities that many local economies depend on, from proposed hardrock mining, among other threats, and reflects feedback gained from

many years of community outreach.”

SOWSPA would protect high-quality salmon and steelhead strongholds, clean drinking water in Curry, Josephine, and Del Norte Counties, an active outdoor recreation and tourism economy, a high concentration of rare plants including the cobra lily, and a one-of-a-kind collection of National Wild and Scenic Rivers — the Rogue, Smith, Illinois, and Chetco, according to Hoyle.

Hoyle represents Oregon’s newly drawn fourth congressional district, which includes Benton, Coos, Curry, Lane, and Lincoln Counties, as well as part of Douglas County. Representative Hoyle serves on the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources. For more information, visit https://hoyle. house.gov/ or follow @ RepValHoyle for more information.

Fire officials hold briefings of Flat Fire, identify suspect

ELLIOT SCHWARZ Country Media, Inc.

Officials from the numerous departments and agencies fighting the Flat Fire presented an update Monday, July 31, on the status of efforts to contain the blaze currently engulfing about 25,000 acres about two miles east of the Rogue River and keeping the area immediately east of Agness at level 2 evacuation.

As of last week, the fire was at 14% containment.

More success has been achieved on the west side of the fire. Structures in Agness have been protected, as described by Gold Beach District Ranger Kailey Guerrant, “on the west side of the fire we’re sitting in a really good place.”

She and Dan Quinones, Incident Commander for Pacific Northwest Team 3 of the National Incident Management Team, described their approach to the management of this fire as full suppression” which Quinones described as “… put out the fire as quickly as possible, keep it as small as possible, as safely as possible.” He referred to the 14% containment figure as “an artifact,” which

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Zuberi left, the victim says she repeatedly banged on the door and was able to break the door open and escape the room. She was able to flag down a passing motorist who called 9-1-1.

Klamath Falls Police Department obtained a search warrant for Zuberi’s residence and found the makeshift cell described by the victim. Zuberi fled and was located in Reno, NV where he was taken into custody after a brief standoff with local police.

“According to the complaint, this woman was kidnapped, chained, sexually assaulted, and locked in a cinderblock cell,” FBI Portland Field Office Assistant Special Agent in Charge Stephanie Stark said. “Police say, she beat the door with her hands until they were bloody in order to break free. Her quick thinking and will to survive may have saved other women from a similar nightmare. We are fortunate that this brave woman escaped and alerted authorities. Through quick law enforcement action we were able to get Zuberi in custody the next day. While she may have helped protect future victims, sadly we have now linked Zuberi to additional violent sexual assaults in at least four states and there could be more.”

doesn’t reflect the actual work on the ground being done by a crew of almost 1,900 personnel working 24 hours a day. He said “we have the resources we’re here to contain this fire, to keep it in check…so far, we’ve been successful.”

Operations Chief James Osborne of the National Incident Management Team said “we’re making quality progress… the threat to Agness has been minimized” but they continue to go through the area to”… find every structure, every outbuilding…everything that exists” to protect it.

Lines along the northeast and southwest are holding, and contingency containment lines north and east beyond those are built to for preparation were the current lines to spread, preparations are in place.

Curry County Sherriff

John Ward explained the efforts his department made during the first two weeks of the fire. He called for “an immediate level 3.”

Residents of Spud Road and Old House Road were evacuated, and the level 3 status was maintained for “a little over a week, two weeks.”

He noted that, “We

Case background

Zuberi has lived in ten states over the last ten years and FBI investigators have reason to believe there could be additional sexual assault victims.

The FBI’s investigation has extended to multiple states where Zuberi previously resided between August of 2016 and today.

Those states could include: California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Utah, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Alabama, and Nevada.

Victims may know Zuberi by the name “Sakima” and it is believed he may have used several different methods to gain control of his victims; including by drugging their drinks and impersonating a police officer.

The victims are often threatened with retaliation if they notify the police.

Resources

If you believe you have been a victim or have any information website: fbi. gov/SakimaVictims or call 1-800-CALL-FBI. You can also contact the FBI Portland Field Office at (503) 224-4181, your local FBI office, the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or you can submit a tip online at tips. fbi.gov.

determined that the fire was human caused… we have a suspect in the works... But this is a fire

on federal land. So, we’re waiting for Forest Service law enforcement officials to make their decision on

the evidence,” regarding possible apprehension of the suspect.

Find the latest about the

wildfire developments at currypilot.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Pilot.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that submittals of proposals through sealed bid may be hand delivered or mailed so that they are received at the Smith River Fire Protection District, located at 245 Haight Avenue, Smith River, California 95567, on or before 5:00 PM local time on September 21, 2023, for the: Smith River Fire Protection District

Fire Station No. 1 and Administrative Office Retrofit Project

Sub-project: Façade Structual

District and they are available for public inspection. They may also be obtained on the internet at: https://www.dir.ca.gov/ OPRL/PWD/index.htm

Those prevailing wage rates hereby are incorporated in this Contract and made a part hereof.

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In accordance with the Contract Documents issued by the Smith River Fire Protection District, bids must be submitted on printed forms supplied by Smith River Fire Protection District enclosed in an envelope

marked:

SEALED PROPOSALS FOR:

Fire Station No. 1 and Administrative Office Retrofit Project Sub-project: Façade Structural Bids will be opened and tabulated by or on behalf of the Smith River Fire Protection District, immediately after 5:00 PM, on said September 21, 2023. Any bids received after the time specified will not be accepted and shall be returned unopened. Proposals must bear original signatures.

Contractor’s License

Requirement: Class BGeneral Contractor

The proposed work shall be performed in accordance with the plans, specifications and other contract documents No-Fee electronic copies of the Sealed Proposal forms and accompanying documents are available at www.ciplist. com

A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference will be held on August 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM, at the Project Site, 301 N. Fred Haight Drive, Smith River, CA 95567. Information will be provided to assist interested bidders with an understanding of the general scope of work and required bid forms.

The District affirmatively identifies this project as a “public work” as that term is defined by Labor Code Section 1720, and the project is, therefore, subject to prevailing wages under Labor Code Section 1771. Contractor and its subcontractors shall fully comply with all the provisions of the California Labor Code governing the performance of public works contracts including, but not limited to, payment of prevailing wages, limitations on time worked, compliance with apprentice requirements, maintenance of payroll records, posting of wages at the job site and prohibitions against discrimination. The prevailing rates so determined are on file with the

Pursuant to California Public Contracts Code, any contract awarded pursuant to this invitation for bid shall obtain a provision permitting the substitution of securities for any moneys withheld to ensure performance under the contract. The terms of such provisions shall be according to the requirements of the Public Contracts Code Section 22300. Each bid must be accompanied by security consisting only of cash, California Bank Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, California Bank Money Order, or bid bond made payable to the “Smith River Fire Protection District” in the sum of ten percent (10%) of the sum of the proposal. The right to reject any and all bids or waive any informality in any bid received is reserved by the Board of Directors of the Smith River Fire Protection District. Geoffrey Antill Projects Administrator

Published: August 9, 2023 (Online 7/26/23 - 8/9/23). Triplicate T367918

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Irene’s Hair and Beauty Salon 1329 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 6/29/2023 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

Cheryl Lynn Tomlinson

Case Number: CVPB2023-7030

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

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

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

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as

follows:

Date: August 25, 2023

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

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

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531

(707) 464-6181

Published: August 9, 16, and 23, 2023. Triplicate T368354

NOTICE OF FORECLO-

SURE SALE

Notice is hereby given that on August 12th, 2023, at the hour of 10:00am at Oceanview Self Storage, at 15272 Hwy. 101 South, Harbor, OR 97415, will sell at public sale the entire contents of C179 belonging to Vickie & Kenny Howell. These goods will be sold under self-service storage facility lien pursuant to ORS 87.687 and are to be sold to foreclose liens.

These goods will be sold under self-service storage facility lien pursuant to ORS 87.687 and are to be sold to foreclose liens. The contents will be known when the lock is removed on the day of the sale. The goods will be sold as a unit to the highest bidder during the sale. Viewing at 9:45am on the date of sale. The right to reject any/ all bids is reserved. Oceanview Self Storage P.O. Box 2156, Harbor, OR 97415.

Published: August 2 and 9, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P367868

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE

450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Petition of: Eldon Curtis Dutton

CASE NO. CVPT-2023-1177

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Eldon Curtis Dutton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: Eldon Curtis Dutton to Proposed name: Curt Dutton THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: August 11, 2023

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: June 30, 2023

/s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court

Published: July 19, 26, August 2, and 9, 2023 Del Norte Triplicate

T367136

A Storage Lien sale will be held on Saturday, August 26th, 2023 Wilson & Ow Storage 98121 Benham Ln. Brookings, OR 97415 Viewing of unit at 11:30 AM Sale at 12:00 Noon Unit #90 - Lia Fisher Household & Misc. Items

Published: August 9, 16 and 23, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P368417

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES VACANCY LIST

The Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for a vacancy on the following commission: LOCAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BOARD, an advisory body to the county’s Behavioral Health Branch that is made up of residents of Del Norte County.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE (4) Consumer QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

Consumer: The applicant must be a citizen of Del Norte County and be someone who is currently receiving or has received behavioral health services or the parents, spouses, siblings, or adult children of someone who is currently receiving or has received behavioral health services.

Application Period: August 4th, 2023 - August 18th, 2022 APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OFFICE, 981 H STREET, SUITE 200, CRESCENT CITY, CA BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8AM-5PM, MONDAY-FRIDAY, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF HOLIDAYS OR BY CALLING 707-464-7204 TO HAVE AN APPLICATION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BROOKINGS PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Brookings Planning Commission on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of Brookings City Hall, 898 Elk Drive, Brookings, OR 97415. The below application is a Quasi-judicial hearing, and the Planning Commission will make a decision on this matter. In the matter of File No. CUP-9-23, a request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Short-Term Rental facility at 17336 West Blueberry Drive & Tax Lot No. 401425CC-02405; zoned R-1. The owner/applicant is Patricia M. Walker. Criteria used to decide this matter can be found in Brookings Municipal Code Chapter 17, Sections: 17.20.040(Q) Single Family Residential Conditional Uses; 17.124.170 - Short-Term Rentals; and 17.136Conditional Uses.

The public is invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. All persons wishing to address this matter will have an opportunity to do so in person at the hearing or by submitting written evidence to the Brookings Planning Department at the address above. If you wish to speak at the hearing, you will be asked to sign in and afforded five (5) minutes to speak. Failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the Planning Commission and parties an opportunity to respond to the issues precludes appeal to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA).

A copy of the application, all documents and evidence submitted on behalf of the applicant is available for public inspection at no cost at the Brookings Planning Department, 898 Elk Drive, Brookings, OR. The staff report prepared in this case will be available seven days prior to the hearing. Copies of documents may be obtained at reasonable cost.

All public meetings are held in accessible locations, auxiliary aids will be provided upon request with advance notification. Please contact 541-4691103 to make appropriate arrangements or for additional information. TTY 800-735-1232.

Published: August 9, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P368254

Notice of Public Meeting

The Port of Brookings Harbor Board of Director’s will hold a Regular Meeting Wednesday August 16, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. For meeting agenda and packet please visit Port website: www.portofbrookingsharbor. com

This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider

Published: August 9, 2023.

Pilot & ONPA P367891

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Joe’s Cabin 2575 Morehead 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: 7/21/2023

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/ Michael

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

Connie Morrison Case Number:

CVPB-2023-7033

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

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

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

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as

follows:

Date: August 11, 2023

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

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

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

Published: July 26, August 2, and 9, 2023. Triplicate T367436

Request for Proposal

The Port of Brookings Harbor is requesting proposals for Municipal Auditor for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. For RFP material visit Port website: www. portofbrookingsharbor. com or come into the Port Office at 16330 Lower Harbor Rd, Brookings OR 97415. RFP deadline is August 9, 2023, at 2:00

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: JKPS Service 225 Willow Glen Court Crescent City, Ca 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on:

2/8/2023

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/ Jack K Price

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 6/23/2023

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230060

Published: July 26, August 2, 9, and 16, 2023. Triplicate T367616

IN THE COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR CURRY COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE of JOHN CLYDE RIDDLE, JR., Deceased. Case No. 23PB01593 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I have been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims are required to present these claims to me at the offices of Frohnmayer, Deatherage, Jamieson, Moore, Armosino & McGovern, P.C., 2592 E. Barnett Road, Medford, Oregon 97504, within four (4) months from the date of first publication of this notice or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, from the personal representative or from my attorney. DATED and first published this 2nd day of August, 2023. John Riddle, III

Personal Representative

Published: August 2, 9, and 16, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P367705

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON, FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY Case No. 23PB06594

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of: RICHARD JOHN SHIELDS, a.k.a. JOHN RICHARD SHIELDS, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Administrator or her attorney at the address below, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the lawyer for the Personal Representative, David C Johnston. Dated and first published on August 2, 2023. /s/ Cindy T. Lawson, Personal Representative Lawyer for Personal

Representative: David C. Johnston, OSB #140957 Law Office of David C Johnston 517 Chetco Ave.; P.O. Box 4884 Brookings, OR 97415 (541) 373-8706

Published: August 2, 9, and 16, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P367883

Notice of Executive Session

The Port of Brookings Harbor will hold an executive session at 2:00 p.m. at the Port Conference Room, 16350 Lower Harbor Rd Suite 202, Harbor OR 97415, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

The executive session is being held pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2)(i) To review and evaluate the employmentrelated performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer, employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing.

Published: August 9, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P368433

Looking for a job? Hiring? Call the Curry Coastal Pilot at (541)813-1717, or Del Norte Triplicate at (707)460-6727

U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

In re: The Roman Catholic Bishop of Santa Rosa, Case No. 23-10113

Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims: October 20, 2023

YOU MAY HAVE A SEXUAL ABUSE CLAIM OR OTHER CLAIM AGAINST THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA

On March 13, 2023, The Roman Catholic Bishop of Santa Rosa in California, aka Diocese of Santa Rosa (“Debtor”) filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

If you were sexually abused by any person connected with the Debtor, you must file a claim so as to be received by October 20, 2023, or otherwise you will be forever barred, estopped, and enjoined from asserting such claim against the Debtor.

Claims based on acts or omissions of the Debtor that occurred before March 13, 2023, must be filed on or before October 20, 2023, even if such claims are not now fixed, liquidated, or certain or did not mature or become fixed, liquidated, or certain before March 13, 2023.

For more information on how to obtain and file a proof of claim form and associated documents, please visit www.donlinrecano.com/ rcbsr, or contact Donlin, Recano & Company, Inc., the Debtor’s claims agent via e-mail at rcbsantarosainfo@drc.equiniti.com or toll free at 1-800-236-1551, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

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Continued from Page 1 testing site, when completed, will be much farther out, noted PacWave Deputy Director Dan Hellin. When conduits were installed in 2022, they were sealed. As part of the upcoming work, divers will open the ends of the conduits so they can be flushed and messenger lines – a type of wire used to help with the cable installation –can be installed. Doing this work now will make the cable installation go more quickly next year, Hellin said. The work at Driftwood is expected to be completed by early September. Construction updates will be posted online at https://pacwaveenergy.org/ constructionupdates/.

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doesn’t impact those living on the Oregon Coast, residents should be paying attention to seismic activity – or at least realize that they live in an area where a large earthquake could occur.

“It’s a good reminder that earthquakes can happen at any time, and that you want to be prepared before they happen,” Rizzo said. “We encourage people to take a look at their emergency plans and talk to their family and neighbors about what they would do – and if they’re over on the coast to practice their evacuation routes,” she said.

What is an earthquake

An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches, according to the U. S. Department of Homeland Security.

While they can happen

Once the work is complete, the vault at Driftwood will be resealed and the park fully reopened. The Seacor Lee is expected to remain in the region but further offshore for a couple additional weeks while crews conduct geotechnical testing and analysis in preparation for the cable laying and installation of the device anchors at the test site, Hales said.

Work is also underway on the shoreside utility connection and monitoring facility, which is expected to be substantially completed by the time the cable installation begins next year.

Oregon State has pursued development of a wave energy test facility for more than a decade to accelerate the development

anywhere without warning, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington and the entire Mississippi River Valley.

Make an emergency plan

Create a family emergency communications plan that has an out-of-state contact. Plan where to meet if you get separated. Make a supply kit that includes enough food and water for several days, a flashlight, a fire extinguisher and a whistle.

Being prepared allows you to avoid unnecessary excursions and to address minor medical issues at home, alleviating the burden on urgent care centers and hospitals.

Remember that not everyone can afford to respond by stocking up on necessities. For those who can afford it, make essential purchases and slowly build up supplies.

Protect Your Home: Secure heavy items in your home like bookcases,

of this industry. There currently is no U.S. facility for developers to measure the electrical and environmental performance of their devices at this scale.

PacWave South is supported by grants from the U.S. Department of Energy, the state of Oregon and other public and private entities. Oregon State’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is managing the construction and operation of the more than $80 million facility.

Michelle Klampe is a writer-news researcher at Oregon State University Relations and Marketing. She may be reached at michelle.klampe@ oregonstate.edu or at 541737-0784.

refrigerators, water heaters, televisions and objects that hang on walls. Store heavy and breakable objects on low shelves.

Consider making improvements to your building to fix structural issues that could cause your building to collapse during an earthquake. Consider obtaining an earthquake insurance policy. A standard homeowner’s insurance policy does not cover earthquake damage. If an earthquake happens, protect yourself right away:

• If you are in a car, pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.

• If you are in bed, turn face down and cover your head and neck with a pillow.

• If you are outdoors, stay outdoors away from buildings.

• If you are inside, stay and do not run outside and avoid doorways.

1. Drop (or Lock)

Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto

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something sturdy. If you’re using a wheelchair or walker with a seat, make sure your wheels are locked and remain seated until the shaking stops.

2. Cover Cover your head and neck with your arms. If a sturdy table or desk is nearby, crawl underneath it for shelter. If no shelter is nearby, crawl next to an interior wall (away from windows). Crawl only if you can reach better cover without going through an area with more debris. Stay on your knees or bent over to protect vital organs.

3. Hold On If you are under a table or desk, hold on with one hand and be ready to move with it if it moves. If seated and unable to drop to the floor, bend forward, cover your head with your arms and hold on to your neck with both hands.

What to do afterward

There can be serious hazards after an earthquake,

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will also host shows at the upcoming Azalea Park Concerts in the Park Aug. 13, 20, 27, and Sept. 3.

Primary sponsors of the Memorial Day event and the club are Zola’s on The Water, Golder’s NAPA, Dairy Queen, and Wild River Brewing and Pizza

such as damage to the building, leaking gas and water lines, or downed power lines.

Expect aftershocks to follow the main shock of an earthquake. Be ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On if you feel an aftershock.

If you are in a damaged building, go outside and quickly move away from the building. Do not enter damaged buildings.

If you are trapped, send a text or bang on a pipe or wall. Cover your mouth with your shirt for protection and instead of shouting, use a whistle.

If you are in an area that may experience tsunamis, go inland or to higher ground immediately after the shaking stops. Avoid contact with floodwaters as they can contain chemicals, sewage, and debris.

Check yourself to see if you are hurt and help others if you have training. Learn how to be the help until help arrives.

If you are sick or injured and need medical attention, contact your healthcare provider for instructions.

Company. A full schedule of upcoming events is at the club’s Facebook page or www.currycountycruisers. com. More information can be found by emailing connellyt@sisqtel.net or call 530-739-9717.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

Once you are safe, pay attention to local news reports for emergency information and instructions via battery-operated radio, TV, social media or from cell phone text alerts. Use text messages to communicate, which may be more reliable than phone calls.

Be careful when cleaning up. Wear protective clothing, including a longsleeved shirt, long pants, work gloves and sturdy thick-soled shoes. Do not try to remove heavy debris by yourself. Wear a mask and maintain a physical distance of at least six feet while working with someone else. Use an appropriate mask if cleaning mold or other debris. People with asthma and other lung conditions and/or immune suppression should not enter buildings with indoor water leaks or mold growth that can be seen or smelled. Children should not take part in disaster cleanup work.

Courtesy photo from Patsy Haggerty Show & Shine at Azalea Gardens Senior Living Community

Chetco Pelican Players launch new season

ELLIOT SCHWARZ Country Media, Inc.

Opening night of the Chetco Pelican Players 33rd season engaged local youth for a production, July 28, at the Chetco Playhouse, 1240 Chetco Avenue in Brookings.

The audience begins to trickle in about 45 minutes before curtain.

They file past or indulge in an elaborate buffet, the items labeled with the puns and word play that riddle the book and stage play – synonym buns, square meal, light snack, subtraction stew, along with made-for-this-play fortune cookies (which have a role in the show) containing inserts such as “The moon is made of green cheese,” “The earth is flat,” “Eating melon seeds will grow in your stomach,” “Your face will freeze that way.”

The Phantom Toll Booth tells the tale of Milo’s adventures in the Land of Wisdom, where he’s forced to think about many new things, and discovers the joys of learning. It is a stage adaptation of Norman Juster’s children’s fantasy adventure novel, which opens “There was once a boy named Milo who didn’t know what to do with himself — not just sometimes, but always.”

Juster described his motivation for writing the novel in a 2011 interview:

“The prevailing wisdom of the time held that learning should be more accessible and less discouraging. The aim was that no child would ever have to confront anything that he or she didn’t already know. But my feeling is that there is no such thing as a difficult word. There are only words you don’t know yet—the kind of liberating words that Milo encounters on his adventure.”

And so, surrounded by dozens of toys, Milo (Lacey Gutierrez) is bored. Nothing interests him at all. But, one day a mysterious tollbooth appears in Milo’s room. There’s a note attached that reads: “For Milo, who has plenty of time.” Having nothing better to do, he drives his toy car through the toll booth. Milo soon finds himself on an eventful and dangerous quest; soon he meets Tock (Lindsay Witt) and they set out to rescue the Princesses, Rhyme and Reason, who, in the war between words and numbers, have been banished to the Castle in the Air. Milo, Tock, and the Humbug, (Evelyn Behunin) have their senses taken by the Senses Taker (Malcolm Overstreet,) confront

demons, meet Princesses Sweet Rhyme (Cerridwen Overstreet) and Pure Reason (Rhylin Taylor).

Co-directed by motherdaughter team Kathleen Teague and Liska Scruggs, the 22-player cast range in age from 6 – 19 years old.

The Chetco Pelican Players (CPP) produce a youth play each season as one of six presentations each season. Many of the players in The Phantom Toll Booth are veterans of the company’s previous plays. The two leads, Milo and Tock, Lacey Gutierrez and Lindsay Witt respectively, are both 11 years old.

So, come wander the streets of Digitopolis (Jaynie Gutierrez is its Mathemagician) and Dictionopolis (Aida Cooper is its king, Erik Cooper, its

gatekeeper) along with Milo, if you can. There are many more adventures and discoveries to be had with them and the rest of the cast:

Brooke Echlin The Spelling Bee & Bird, Eden Hamilton is the Whetherman, who says to Milo, “Well now, well now, well now - if it isn’t the little boy who got lost trying to find his way. Expect everything, I always say, and the unexpected never happens.”

Alex Escalante plays the Demon of Insincerity and the Word Merchant. You’ll also meet Alexis Alvarado as Kakafonous A. Discord, he is also the Word Merchant; Blake Haley is the Page and Lethargarian; Robert Overstreet as the Waiter and the Numbers

Miner; Sequoia Merten as Word Merchant; Matilde Witt as Lethargarian; Korbin Taylor is the Duke of Definition as well as a Lethargarian; Tad Cooper is the Minister of Meaning; Daemon Rushton is the Earl of essence as well as the Awful Dynne; Noah Cooper is the Count of Connotation and a Lethargarian; Jaina Russ Timer is the Understudy of understanding and also a Lethargarian.

The CPP, a 501 (C)3 nonprofit corporation, presents six shows each season. These shows are supported by ticket sales and the generosity of the community, and wholly produced by a staff of volunteers.

CPP are dedicated to making the arts accessible to all, and

creating opportunities for performers of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. The goal is to offer the community well-crafted live theater and an awareness of the arts. The Phantom Toll Booth is sponsored by Rogue Credit Union and David and Judy Emmett.

The final performances of The Phantom Tollbooth were Aug. 5 and 6, followed by Arsenic and Old Lace Sept. 22 – Oct. 8, Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella closes the season Dec. 1 – 17. The productions are held at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays.

Chetco Pelican Players may be reached at 541-469-1857 www. chetcopelicanplayers.org

Self-serve gasoline comes to Oregon, other bills could be nixed

JULIA SHUMWAY

Oregon Capital Chronicle Chronicle Guest Article

Gov. Tina Kotek won’t veto a hotly debated bill to let more Oregonians pump their own gas, but she does plan to nix funding for studies on a Salem streetcar and decriminalizing prostitution.

Kotek has released a list of bills she is considering vetoing and spending items she plans to run her red pen through, a notice she’s required to provide under the state Constitution. She’ll was to make her final decision by Aug. 4, the date by which she must sign or veto all bills passed by the Legislature or let them become law without her signature.

In a statement, Kotek said she spent the past month reviewing every bill, agency budget and appropriation. Lawmakers passed about 600 bills and approved a $31.9 billion budget this year, and Kotek has already signed most measures.

“While I understand and support the intent behind several of the items I’m considering vetoing, I am weighing concerns about implementation and budget prioritization,” she said.

The legislation and spending she intends to veto include:

• $600,000 to study sex work and the effect of decriminalizing prostitution.

Senate Bill 5506, dubbed the Christmas tree bill because lawmakers piled miscellaneous spending on it like ornaments on a tree, contained funding for two different studies into sex work.

• Lawmakers authorized $500,000 for Oregon Health and Science University’s School of Public Health to study the effect of current laws on people engaged in sex work, as well as $100,000

for the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study advantages and disadvantages of decriminalizing prostitution. Kotek wrote that the studies had value but can and should be privately funded.

• $1 million for regional career and technical education programs provided by the Willamette Career Academy, based in Salem. Kotek said she supports career and technical education but that the funding should come through a local school district or education service district.

• $250,000 for Cherriots,

Salem’s transit provider, to study the feasibility of developing a streetcar system in Salem. Kotek doesn’t believe it’s a top priority for the state, she wrote.

• House Bill 2079, which would have required the legislative revenue office to study implementing a tax credit and grant program to encourage preserving historic property. Such a study can and should be done without needing a law, Kotek concluded.

• House Bill 2763, which would have created a task force to study whether to establish a state bank. Kotek supports considering

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the idea, but theOregon Business Development Department doesn’t have the time or resources to manage a new task force, she decided.

• And a delayed implementation for Senate Bill 1095, which adjusts memberships of boards and commissions to reflect Oregon’s new sixth congressional district. The Legislature added an emergency clause, meaning the bill would take effect immediately, but Kotek’s removal of the emergency clause means it will take effect on Jan. 1. She wrote that the delayed implementation would

allow more time to recruit and vet new members of state boards.

Many Oregonians were more focused on a bill that didn’t make the veto list: House Bill 2426, which would allow gas stations throughout the state to offer self-service gas on up to half of their pumps, with the same prices for self-service and fullservice pumps. Kotek has played coy for weeks about whether she supported the bill, asking for feedback from Oregonians and telling reporters Thursday to wait until her veto list came out Friday, July 28.

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Elliot Schwarz/Country Media, Inc. Co-directors Liska Scruggs, left, and Kathleen Teague.

Courtesy photo from Shannah Dongelmans

From left to right, Lindsay Witt (Tock), Lacey Gutierrez (Milo), Evelyn Behunin (The Humbug).

House Bill 2426 allows gas stations throughout the state to offer self-service gas on up to half of their pumps, with the same prices for self-service and full-service pumps.