Measure 110 repeal sought

ANorth Bend man is helping Ukraine defend its people from invading Russian soldiers.
Kurt Kimble recently returned to his hometown of North Bend, Oregon for a brief visit before returning to fight in the International Legion in Ukraine.
“We are progressing slowly and progressively winning on the battlefield because the Ukrainian people are fighting for something – and the Russians aren’t,” Kimble said.
Kimble has been injured twice since enlisting in the war. He was shot in the helmet and recently hit by a piece of shrapnel – but he is staying in Ukraine to help them finish the war.
“I want to stay fighting as long as it takes,” he said.
Volunteering
Kimble moved to Ukraine in 2019. The retired U.S. military veteran was looking to do something different with his life after his wife passed away. He decided to put his military background to use as a volunteer with the Ukrainian police and National Guard.
When Russian President Vladimir Putin’s troops invaded the country
– Kimble decided to enlist in the Ukrainian Army under the International Legion.

“By the time I enlisted in the Ukrainian army, the Russians had already crossed over the border,” he said.
“That was a moment when I was like, ‘I need to do something more.’ But what really set me off was the day I saw the maternity hospital blown up – and that really pushed me to go and fight,”
Kimble said.
Kimble said his family in North Bend supports what he is doing, but they also want him to come home – and he wants that too. But he can’t until he finishes what he started.
“I – along with the people – believe what Russia is doing is a criminal act and I want to fight against it,” Kimble said.
After almost five years, Kimble said Ukraine has also become his home. Kimble remarried and adopted his wife’s’ daughter.
“I have friends. The people have been good to me,” he said. “The Ukrainian people are just phenomenal. They’re
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Meetings set for offshore wind energy proposals
ALEX BAUMHARDT
Oregon Capital Chronicle
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Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) officials will meet with Oregonians concerned or curious about potential floating offshore wind energy projects following public and political outcry.
Read the entire federal wind energy proposal with this story at currypilot.com.

Officials will host three inperson meetings in Gold Beach, Coos Bay and Brookings on Sept. 26, 27 and 28. The agency also doubled the public comment period from 30 to 60 days, until Oct. 16. Generating clean energy from

wind turbines floating in the Pacific Ocean is part of state and federal plans to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions contributing to global climate change. But some residents of the
Oregon Coast and several tribal nations are concerned about the potential impact to marine life, fisheries and the industries and people who depend on them.
Coos Bay and Brookings are


closest to the two swaths of Pacific Ocean identified by the ocean energy agency as ideal for large wind turbines that would float about 18 to 32 miles from land. Energy generated across the 344 square miles of open ocean identified for the projects could power nearly 200,000 homes. The federal agency would like to host an auction by year’s end, allowing companies interested in developing ocean wind energy to bid on leases for the sites. A similar auction in California in 2022 brought in $757 million in winning bids for four companies.
Reaction
During a recent Brookings City Council workshop, Mayor Ron Hedenskog voiced opposition to
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Curry
County Commissioners pass resolution to abolish new law
Curry County joins Coos, Jackson and several other counties in calling for the repeal of Measure 110, which passed by more than 58% of Oregon voters in November 2020.
On the ballot as the “Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act,” the measure decriminalized minor drug possession which was downgraded from a misdemeanor to a violation similar to a traffic ticket and started the gradual process of putting cannabis tax dollars toward drug treatment organizations.
The resolution
A resolution passed by the Curry County Board of Commissioners Aug. 16 reads, “…Ballot Measure 10…was passed in 2020 with the promise of reducing crime, improving public safety, and saving lives; and the evidence shows that Measure 110 has had the opposite effect, leading to an increase in overdose deaths, criminal activity, public nuisance, and a diminished quality of life for the citizens of Oregon Since Measure 110 was passed, there has been a dramatic increase in overdose deaths in Oregon; in 2020 there were 585 overdose deaths; in 2021, that number increased to 917; as of March 8, 2023, there have been 1,161 overdose deaths confirmed in Oregon in 2022, more than doubling the number experienced just two years prior… Measure 110’s enforcement provisions have proven ineffectual.”
By the numbers
The position expressed in the resolution appears to match a broad swath of public sentiment and perception. A poll released by Emerson College Polling Aug. 23, measuring public attitudes toward Measure 110 showed a majority of voters (56%) think the measure should be repealed completely, while 45% think it should be left as is.
A summary of the poll shows a majority (54%) of voters think Measure 110 has increased homelessness in their communities, 38% think the measure has no impact on homelessness, and 8% think the measure has decreased homelessness. Asked if they thought Measure 110 makes the community safer or less safe, half of voters (50%) say the measure makes the community much or somewhat less safe. Twenty percent of voters say the measure makes the community much or somewhat safer. Thirty percent say the community is about the same since the measure took effect.
Voters were split about the effects of funds from Measure 110 being used as part of a needle exchange program, which offers drug users clean needles in exchange for
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I – along with the people – believe what Russia is doing is a criminal act and I want to fight against it.
— Kurt KimbleCourtesy photo Kurt Kimble reports Russian troops aren’t just targeting cities in Ukraine. They have decimated small villages that have been around since the 1700s. ELLIOT SCHWARZ Country Media, Inc.
Siletz and Newport councils urge state to end sale of flavored tobacco
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The Siletz and Newport City Councils passed resolutions on Aug. 28 and Sept. 5 respectively, urging the Oregon Legislature to end the sale of flavored tobacco products in the state.
In the 2023 legislative session, HB 3090 advanced before a lawmaker walkout curtailed much of the state’s important business.
The votes were lauded by Flavors Hook Oregon Kids, a statewide coalition of more than 60 diverse organizations focused on protecting the health of Oregon kids by ending the sale of flavored tobacco products, including the Campaign for TobaccoFree Kids, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American Lung Association, Kaiser Permanente and community-based organizations across the state.
“Big Tobacco is ruthless in its attempts to ensnare future generations to its deadly products,” ACS CAN Oregon Government Relations Director Jamie Dunphy said. “The tobacco industry knows that flavors - like candy, fruit, and mint
- hook kids, which is meant to lure them into a lifetime of addiction. Research shows that more than 80% of youth who have ever used tobacco start with a flavored product.”
In Oregon, tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease, killing more than 8,000 people each year.
Polling from earlier this year found that 62% of Oregonians support ending the sale of flavored tobacco products.
Statewide concern
In 2022, Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance banning the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products in Multnomah County, marking a decisive step forward after years of wideranging work to address a vaping and smoking crisis among young people.
The ordinance will become effective on Jan. 1, 2024.
According to a Multnomah County release, The Action Communities for Health, Innovation and Environmental Change (ACHIEVE) Coalition and the County’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health
(REACH) program asked the county to ban flavored tobacco products in 2015, identifying them as a major contributor to health disparities, specifically affecting the Black and African American communities.
Health experts say flavored tobacco and nicotine products also disproportionately attract young people. Free resources on quitting smoking can be found at the Oregon Tobacco Quit Line.
LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
In the Pacific Northwest, many enjoy the great outdoors while hiking, camping, or hunting.
Whether you are a seasoned hunter or just starting out, safety should always be the top priority. Before you grab your gear and start your next adventure, check out the hunting safety tips below.
Tip for Hunters
Check the weather and plan accordingly.
Tell someone where you will be hunting and when you will return. Leave a written plan at home and in your vehicle. Be familiar with the area and plan for local hazards.
Consider using technology such as a handheld GPS, cellphone apps that use GPS, personal locating beacons (PLBs), or satellite messengers. These can help searchers find you if you are lost or injured.
Avoid wearing white or tan during hunting seasons. Wear hunter orange viewable from all directions.
If accompanied by a dog, the dog should also wear hunter orange or a very visible color on a vest, leash, coat, or bandana.
Check hunting equipment before and after each outing and maintain it properly. Familiarize yourself with its operation before using it in the field.
Always bring rain gear and additional clothing. Use layering techniques to prevent moisture while retaining body warmth.

Donations needed for VFW restoration

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The Brookings VFW Post 966 Commander Jerry W. Law is taking on the task of restoring the VFW building at 507 Pacific
Sept 5.
• A traffic hazard was reported on Old County Road.
• Disorderly conduct was reported on Ransom Avenue.
• A hit and run collision was reported on Floral Drive.
• Illegal camping was reported on Spruce Street.
• A fight was reported on Grootendorst Lane.
• A Fifth Street business reported a theft.
• A traffic hazard was reported at the Chetco Bridge.
• A loud noise was heard at a Highway 101 rest area.
• An injury collision was reported on North Bank Chetco River Road.
• A loud noise was heard on Oxford Street.
Sept. 7
• A loud noise was heard on Mill Beach Road.
• Criminal trespassing was reported on North Bank Chetco River Road.
• A city ordinance violation was reported on Fir Street.
• A fight was reported on Birch Street.
• A burglary was reported at a Pioneer Road location. Someone on Tanbark Street reported being harassed.
Sept. 8
• A loud noise was heard on Ransom Avenue.
• Illegal camping was
Avenue to full operation and service.
His goal is to have this project completed by the end of this year. Law said he intends to conduct a fundraising
reported on Old County Road.
• A city ordinance violation was reported on Old County Road.

• Criminal trespassing was reported at a Memory Lane location.
• A hit and run collision was reported at a Fifth Street location.
• Someone was loitering at a Fifth Street location.
• A traffic hazard was reported on Lower Harbor Road.
• An injury collision was reported on Chetco Avenue.
• Someone at a Fifth Street business reported being menaced.
campaign beginning Oct. 15 and he will provide a Rogue Credit Union fundraising account available by Sept. 15. He is requesting donations to cover the cost of a

• A fight was reported on Ransom Avenue.
Sept. 10
• A traffic hazard was reported on Carpenterville Road.
• Illegal burning was
Full or Part Time position open for an Administrative Assistant

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roof repair and building damage.
For more information, contact Jerry W. Law at 541-254-0892, or email jwlaw58@gmail.com.
reported on Fir Street.
• Someone on Pedrioli Drive and Harbor Hills Heights reportedly was using fireworks illegally.
• A theft was reported from a Fern Avenue location.
Carry a first aid kit and know how to use it.
Clearly identify your target before shooting to prevent accidents or fatalities.
Be alert when hunting near developed areas and trails. Other recreationists are in the forest as well.
Tips for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Wear bright clothing to make yourself more visible. Choose colors that stand out, like red, orange, or bright green, and avoid white, black, brown, earthtoned greens, or animalcolored clothing. Orange vests and hats are best. Protect your dog. Get an orange vest for them. Be courteous. Once a hunter is aware of your presence, don’t make unnecessary noise to disturb wildlife and avoid confrontations.
Make yourself known. If you do hear shooting, raise your voice, and let hunters know that you are in the area.
Know when hunting seasons are occurring. You may choose to continue to hike but learn where and when hunting is taking place. Consider hiking midday when wild game and hunting activity is at its lowest.
Know your own comfort level. If hunting makes you uneasy, choose a hiking location where hunting is not allowed, such as a national or state park.
For more information and tips visit www. lincolncountysheriff.net.
Submissions for events can be sent by email to: pilotofficemgr@ countrymedia.net. The deadline for submission is 4:30 pm Monday, the week prior to publication.
Daily:
• Daily Meal, 11:15 a.m. –12:30 p.m., Chetco Activity Center, 550 Chetco Lane
• Manley Art Center and Gallery, Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., 433 Oak Street, Photography of Magdalena Huybreghs
Monthly
• Potluck, 4:30 p.m., the third Sunday of every month, Chectco Activity Center, 550 Chetco Lane.
Wednesday, Sept. 20
• T’ai Chi, 9 a.m., Chetco Activity Center
• Line dance lessons, Elks Lodge. Membership not required. $1 donation. Beginner lessons noon, intermediate lessons 1p.m.
• The Walking Group, 11 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
Thursday, Sept. 21
• Bridge, 11:45 a.m., Chetco Activity Center
• Widows and Widowers Coffee Clique,10:30 a.m., Community Center, Airport Way, Gold Beach

Friday, Sept. 22
• T’ai Chi, 9 a.m., Chetco Activity Center • The Walking Group, 11 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
Saturday, Sept. 23
• Pistol River Concert featuring folk musician Tracy Grammar, 7:30 p.m., Pistol River Friendship Hall
McVay Park may be leased to Curry County
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The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) manages McVay Rock State Recreation Site in south Curry County. The 19-acre park supports daytime visits with a beach access, off-leash pet area, disc golf course, and unpaved parking. There is no restroom or drinking water at the park.
OPRD is discussing the possibility of leasing McVay to Curry County to continue its life as a public park will hold an open house at the Chetco Activity
Center from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 27 at 550 Chetco Lane in Brookings, to take feedback and answer questions about the idea.
The meeting room is small, and there is no agenda, so people interested in discussing the idea can drop by any time from 5-7 p.m.
OPRD has been taking comments from people who live near the park for several months through a survey online at https:// bit.ly/mcvayrock and will share results at the open house.
The idea to explore a partnership with the county
originated with a separate property swap in the north part of the county in 2020. OPRD received county land on the western shore of Floras Lake in trade for an undeveloped state parcel adjacent to Highway 101 north of Port Orford, and agreed to study other property agreements as a condition of the trade. The county requested a review of McVay Rock.
The park is managed by a state park crew that handles parks from Cape Sebastian near Gold Beach, to Crissey Field on the California border, and over to Loeb on the Chetco River. If

OPRD leased McVay to the county, it would maintain the existing beach access, disc golf course, and pet area, and consider future improvements to these services and could eventually consider adding a covered area for group events, and tent space for hikers

BRIEFLY Exhibit ends Sept. 30

Manley Art Center artist of the month, photographer Magdalena Huybreghs, exhibit at theManley Art Center, ends Sept. 30.
The gallery is located at 433 Oak Street, Brookings, and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 541-469-1807 or visit manleyartcenter.com.
Join in the Color Run
Jog Your Memory Color Run will be held Sept. 30 in Azalea Park. This fundraising event helps raise awareness for Alzheimer’s and all proceeds will be donated to the National Alzheimer’s Association to help fund
and bicyclists. Informal survey results show people have mixed feelings about improvements, and concerns about whether camping would be manageable without disrupting the neighborhood around the park.






No decision has been made about whether to
research for a cure.
Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the run starts at noon. There will be a variety of vendors and live music. With your $30 registration fee you will receive a free t-shirt.
For more information contact Sarah Dodson at 530-691-2988 or email sarah.dodson@agingways. com.
Three artists featured
The Brian Scott Gallery will feature three artists this month: Brian Childers, whose creations are in wood; Linda Ross, ceramicist and mixed media artist; and Donna Goss, who uses wood and stone combinations to create stone sculptural forms.
For more information go to brianscottgallery.com
pursue leasing the park to the county. If it decides to go that route, OPRD staff will draft a proposal for county and community review later this fall. Follow development at currypilot.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Pilot.
or call 541-412-8687. The Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.4 p.m.
Highway 199 closures
U.S. Highway 199 in Del Norte County will be closed from Grassy Flat Campground east of Gasquet to Oregon Mountain Road weekdays from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
The highway will open to one-way controlled traffic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. U.S. Highway 199 will be open to one-way controlled traffic on weekends and before 8 a.m. and after 4 p.m. weekdays.
Motorists should anticipate up to one-hour delays during open hours.
Work on U.S. Highway 199 includes hazardous tree removal, repairing and replacing damaged guardrails and slope stabilization. Closing the road twice daily will expedite the work while providing safe access for the traveling public. This plan is subject to change if there is a safety risk to the traveling public or personnel.
Follow Caltrans District 1 social media for more updates, and check quickmap.dot.ca.gov.
For more information visit currypilot.com.



RANDY STAPILUS
Oregon Capital Chronicle
Pilot Guest Column

I’ll admit to a bias about news of a corporate merger or takeover: It’s often a good thing for a small group of insiders and poor news for employees, customers, vendors and other people.
How that bias relates to the case of a semi-public organization like the Oregon Health & Science University taking over the nonprofit Legacy Health is a little more difficult to say.
But if it goes through, with regulatory approval, it will have a big impact on Oregon.
The context for thinking about this has partly to do with size, which no one is questioning. OHSU said in a statement that, “the combined system –with more than 32,000 employees and 100-plus locations, including 10 hospitals and more than 3 million patient visits a year — will be the largest employer in the Portland metro area.” Though it has seven hospitals, Legacy is by most measures somewhat more than half of OHSU’s size. Nevertheless, Legacy is Portland’s secondlargest health system, the acquisition would be a billion-dollar deal and the two together would be a massive organization.
That becomes all the more impressive when you consider that OHSU, which has Oregon’s largest hospital and 18,000 employees, is one of the top employers in Portland.
Up to this point, the Portland area’s health provider community has split among a number of organizations. Providence is also among the largest health providers in the Portland area and has operations extending from Medford to Hood River to Seaside and is among the state’s top employers. Kaiser Permanente and a number of smaller organizations also account for a significant share. With the merger, one actor in regional health care would become a clear leader.
Something like this may have become inevitable, but the motivation behind this buyout to create a regionally comprehensive health care organization is different from the strictly financial impetus that drives most large-scale commercial mergers.
OHSU would be taking over a Legacy Health that has had some aches and pains in recent years. It has had serious budget and finance problems, reporting a loss of $172 million in the most recent fiscal year, enough for concerns about outright failure – which would be catastrophic for
health care in Oregon. Those financial problems apparently have been related to a series of other problems, such as a much-criticized closing of a birthing center at the Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center. The criticism even went further over the top when a visitor at another facility shot to death a security guard.
The Oregon Nurses Association said on Aug. 17 that it “does not have any faith in Legacy’s management, so a merger with a public institution like OHSU – which will come with more requirements related to transparency and accountability – is likely to be in the best interests of Legacy’s patients and their 13,000 staff members.”
At least some positive effects would be likely.

OHSU is a public institution and has a mandate for public service as it says on its website: “OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding.”
But the nurses union also points out, “This merger brings up more questions than answers, and ONA is committed to being a thoughtful partner with nurses and health care workers across OHSU and Legacy while the details of this agreement are hammered out.” Details to consider will be plentiful. Besides going on the hook for a billion-dollar acquisition, OHSU would have to deal with Legacy’s existing financial problems.
Patients and medical professionals would want to know how the merger would affect access to doctors and insurance. The early responses seem to suggest those wouldn’t change much, but watch closely. How would the Portlandarea medical provider picture look afterward? Different.
Randy Stapilus is a columnist for the Oregon Capital Chronicle.
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.


The idea of success is subjective
In my opinion, the idea of “success” is fascinating. What does it mean to an individual, when does a person know they have it, and why, despite what appears to everyone else, don’t people sometimes “feel” successful? When my mentor said, “You can’t make success happen,” I thought, “Well that’s for damn sure.” Fortunately I kept listening, and she finished the thought with, “but you can make her welcome.” Then I stopped listening again because it was simple but so very elegant.
Michelle YoungI stopped listening because of the possibilities that lie within this new perspective. I could immediately see the
“success” I’d been imagining wasn’t what I was seeking at all. What I wanted was the life I’d imagined would be mine if I believed myself to be “successful”. With this new invitation to Success, everything felt different.
Now when I imagined Success, I imagined her on the way to my house. I instantly had a desire to sweep my front porch. It’s the first thing a guest, an important guest, sees on arrival. I wanted it ready for her.
Maybe I read about the feng shui principle of sweeping one’s front porch to make change welcome, or maybe I just have a playful mind, but I swept the front porch.
I thought about welcoming perhaps the most important guest of my life. What would I wear? I’m not being shallow when I ask the question and I’m not giving up style when I answer it by saying, “Something comfortable, and also fantastic but in that order of importance.”
THIS THING CALLED LIFE VIEWPOINT
I think I’d at least freshen my couch pillows and maybe my wardrobe too. I’d probably want to get a good night’s sleep so I was in top form when she arrived. I mean, I really wanted to enjoy my new house guest. My new life partner. I mean, I’d love to live with her forever. Sigh.
To be fair, she’s not new here. Think about it, you’ve been successful in many ways at many different times, but what if now, she’s constantly being considered when making basic decisions? If I want Success to be welcome here, how do I act? When someone criticizes me, and I know I’m successful, do I feel angry or does Success invite me to be curious and wonder about new ways of responding?
I can’t necessarily get everything I want, but as I travel a path where I make Success welcome, I make a decision to organize things (you know, so when Success comes to stay I have time to party). I dress
“for company” every day because I’m expecting Success.
Not getting everything I’ve ever wanted, the way I imagined getting it, is something to be grateful for. Life experiences have taught me this. That said, I dress better, I actively work on getting plenty of rest and I look forward to my days with renewed energy. This is a new and genuinely fun way of relating to Success. Success has to be defined for one’s self. She then may require us to show up for her, before she’s necessarily willing to show up for us. Further, she won’t always show up. It’s true, you can’t make her happen. But you can make her welcome. I have found it is in making her welcome, the act alone brings about Success in her own right. What a lovely guest to have at one’s table.
Michelle Pierson Young is a Lincoln City life coach. She may be reached at Michelleatplay.com.
Electric power redundancy needed now
WES WHITE Pilot Guest ColumnDear Community Constituents,
In the wake of recent catastrophic events, we find ourselves urgently seeking your assistance in rectifying a preventable and distressing situation that a ff ects both Curry and Del Norte counties — the lack of electrical power redundancy. A solution to this problem is not only conceivable but, given the proximity of the power infrastructures in both counties, eminently achievable.
Del Norte County has faced an onslaught from the relentless Smith River Complex Fire, which has decimated vast tracts of land, amounting to over 85,000 acres thus far. The fire’s rampage led to an extensive power outage that lasted over a week, casting a pall of darkness and uncertainty across the region. Addressing this crisis necessitated an unprecedented response: the deployment of 81 commercial-grade
generators to temporarily restore power to Del Norte County until the restoration of the primary transmission lines. This emergency measure, although successful, came at a monumental cost. A staggering amount of fuel, approximately one million gallons over a three-week period, was consumed to maintain this makeshift power grid, illustrating the sheer scale and financial burden of this operation.
This predicament is not isolated to Del Norte County. In recent years, Curry County has faced similar threats, with significant fires causing damage and raising the specter of extended blackouts. It is deeply concerning that the electrical lines in both counties, though located mere feet apart, lack an interconnection to provide power redundancy in times of crisis. The gravity of this issue cannot be overstated; it poses a substantial risk to the wellbeing of our communities, particularly given the financial vulnerabilities in our economically distressed regions.
To mitigate future disasters, it is essential to address the following points with providers:
• Gain consensus on the necessity for redundant lines.
• Navigate the regulatory hurdles existing between the two states.
• Initiate necessary planning and design work.
• Rectify the voltage incompatibility across the state line.
• Secure financial support to establish a new transmission line.
The intended course of action is for the electric utilities servicing both counties to prepare detailed studies. This will pave the way for an agreement on the specific steps necessary to achieve this goal. Presumably, the construction of a new transmission line, approximately 55 miles long, will be pivotal, connecting the Rogue substation near Gold Beach, Oregon to a substation close to Fort Dick, Calif.
Despite our persistent communications and efforts to expedite this crucial interconnection, we are
concerned that the involved parties, namely Pacific Power, Bonneville Power Administration, and Coos Curry Electric Cooperative, may not prioritize these studies. It is imperative to apply political pressure to ensure that the necessary improvements, permitting, and other requisite tasks are accomplished by next summer.
Time is of the essence, as both counties are at a critical juncture where another catastrophe could bring insurmountable consequences. Historically, one of the most effective political tools has been a coordinated letter writing campaign. For your convenience, we have attached templates which can be easily personalized to suit your individual perspectives and preferences. We ardently request your support and intervention in this matter.
Thank you for your consideration.
Wes White is President of the Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority. He may be reached at wes. white@charter.net.
Merger could spur shift in healthcare
Oregon’s Medicaid benefit may offer some rent assistance



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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is moving to leverage Medicaid benefits to prevent homelessness, support behavioral health services, mitigate the impacts of climate change, pending federal approval.
The OHA, in collaboration with Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), has announced proposed timelines to begin offering new Medicaid benefits that eligible Oregon Health Plan (OHP/Medicaid) members would receive under Oregon’s 1115 Medicaid waiver agreement with the federal government.




If the federal government agrees to the proposal, eligible OHP members would start receiving benefits for climate-related supports in January 2024, housing insecurity in November 2024, and food insecurity in January 2025.

Oregon would be the first state in the nation to gain federal approval to offer six months of temporary rent assistance as a medically necessary Medicaid benefit. These benefits would first roll-out to people who are at risk of losing their current housing, beginning on Nov. 1, 2024, if the federal government approves the plan.
In lockstep with Governor Tina Kotek’s priority to reduce homelessness, state health officials have determined that the most immediate and effective way to implement Oregon’s new short-term Medicaid housing benefit is to help people who are medically and economically vulnerable avoid becoming homeless in the first place, according to a release from the OHA.
The rate of Oregonians losing housing is increasing
faster than state and local programs can rehouse them, due to a critical statewide shortage in affordable housing, state housing experts said.

The short-term Medicaid rent assistance benefit will help prevent people from losing housing due to a health issue that disrupts their ability to stay current on their housing payments, or because they need to be connected to mental health or substance use services to maintain stable housing. The OHA said this preventive approach should help slow the rate of growth in the homeless population.
State officials estimate approximately 125,000 OHP members currently meet the federal housing definition of “at risk for homelessness” and could be eligible for the short-term housing benefit if they have health and housing needs that would require up to six months of rent assistance or other housing supports.
While assuring that these benefits help keep people





housed, OHA will continue to have a strong focus on assisting OHP members that have a significant mental health or substance use disorder that exacerbates their housing insecurity.






“As a first step, we want to use these new and innovative Medicaid housing benefits to make sure that someone with a health problem stays in stable housing,” OHA’s interim Director Dave Baden said. “We can’t let more people wind up on the streets, where their health issues will worsen and get harder to treat, making sustainable, longterm housing harder to find, especially given the lack of affordable housing across the state.”
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would become available to other OHP members, including people who are already homeless, later in the state’s five-year waiver implementation. That date has not been specified as state health and housing officials continue to work with federal partners to address barriers to housing access and other questions.


Input from housing providers, coordinated care organizations (CCOs) and other community voices informed the state’s strategy to focus on preventing homelessness in this first phase.
“Today’s actions build upon a longstanding commitment to addressing the social determinants of health in action,” OHCS Director Andrea said. “This historic rent assistance provision is a
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tangible pathway to deliver rent assistance as a health intervention. Housing and health barriers are connected. The solutions should be reflective of that reality.”
State officials also announced that climaterelated supports for some OHP members will become available starting Jan. 1, 2024, if federal officials approve the proposed timelines. Under this benefit, eligible OHP members could qualify to receive air conditioners to help reduce health risks during extreme heat emergencies (if medically necessary) or air filters to

protect from the respiratory effects of wildfire smoke. Nutrition benefits, such as medically tailored meals, would become available starting Jan. 1, 2025.
Oregon’s five-year 1115 Medicaid waiver provides OHP coverage and more than $1 billion in federal funding to address the health-related social needs (HRSN) of people whose health is affected by the most pressing problems affecting Oregon communities, including homelessness, climate change and poverty. Under the state’s agreement with CMS, Oregon is required to begin making healthrelated social needs benefits available no later than Jan. 1, 2025.
1115 Medicaid waivers allow states flexibility to test new ways to deliver and pay for Medicaid benefits. A state must receive CMS approval to implement a waiver. Medicaid provides health coverage to income-eligible people. Currently, more than 1.4 million Oregonians – or 1 in 3 state residents –are covered. Most people who qualify for Medicaid in Oregon are covered by OHP. About nine in 10 OHP members have their care coordinated through one of 16 CCOs which operate in defined regions.
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Nels Esslstrom
We are sad to announce that Nels Esselstrom, 70, of Salem, Oregon, passed away on August 26, 2023 at his home after a battle with dementia.

Nels was born on April 8, 1953 to Alfred and Joyce Esselstrom in Coos Bay, Oregon. Nels was an amazing high school athlete involved in football, basketball, and track. Nels graduated from Brookings High School in 1971. He went on to play football at Oregon State University.
Nels is preceded in death by previous wife and friend, Johnnetta Musser. Nels and Johnnetta had three children, a daughter Carla, a son Chris, and a son Eric.
Nels met Roxie Giesler in 2008 and they were married on September 8, 2018. They spent 15 wonderful years together, enjoying camping,
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fishing, gardening, playing games and spending time with family and friends.
Nels was smart, had an enormous heart and had a wonderful sense of humor. He will be remembered for his kind heart that he shared with his friends and family. He will be missed dearly.
He is survived by wife Roxie, sisters Nelda and Paula, daughter Carla, sons Chris and Eric, stepdaughters Shawna and Brooke, grandchildren Ashley, Cameron, Tyler, Bray, Halle, Leo, Trey, Avery, Benny, Luke, Jack, Kate, great grandson Krue, his dog Katie, as well as many others.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Dementia Society of America, an organization our family feels strongly about.
Sanna Hayes
Brookings resident Sanna Hayes passed way on September 2, 2023 at the age of 68.
Services have not been scheduled at this time. Redwood Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.
Charles A.Weller 8/4/1938 – 8/23/2023
Charles A. Weller (Chuck) passed away peacefully August 23, 2023, at his Brookings home, with his sons Aaron and Blake and wife Victoria at his bedside. He was 85 years old.
He was born August 4, 1938, to Mary and Harry Weller in Newark, New Jersey, the second of two sons. When World War II ended, the family moved to Grants Pass, Oregon, where Chuck graduated from high school.
Chuck’s college education included degrees in English; psychology and counseling; and education, primarily from University of Oregon and Southern Oregon University. He spent 32 years working in Oregon public education, as a high school English teacher, counselor, coach, and school administrator.
In the early 1990s, Chuck moved to Brookings to become the principal at Azalea Middle School. He retired after five years because of his health. He was then the primary caregiver for his mother at home until her death. Shortly afterward, he
opened a small business as a mental health and family counselor. Both before and after retirement, Chuck was an enthusiastic volunteer for many local nonprofits.
Chuck’s lifelong passions were varied: birding and swimming, photography and teaching, music, and history. Trips to England with Victoria and friends in the 1980s were high points, combining his love of literature, history, and theater, not to mention adventure. A wild sailing trip down the Pacific NW coast with his sons when they were young was a story he loved to tell. He adored his family and relished following their activities.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Sandy, the mother of his sons. He is survived by his second wife Victoria; sons Aaron and Blake; daughters-in-law Amanda and Julie; grandchildren Juniper and Vio; and his brother Robert. No formal service is planned, at Chuck’s request, but the family may host a celebration of life at a later date. Donations in Chuck’s name are welcome at Coastal Home Health and Hospice: www.coastalhhh. org.
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Oregon Attorney General
Ellen Rosenblum expects the state to receive $40 million from Kroger when states finalize a settlement agreement with the national grocery chain.
The tentative agreement is part of a $1.37 billion payout the company will make to states nationwide for its role in dispensing opioids and contributing to the deadly opioid addiction crisis.
The settlement is the latest among 10 multi-state cases against pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors that Oregon has either led or joined. In their entirety, the agreements will provide Oregon about $700 million to put towards programs and initiatives to aid the state’s recovery from the epidemic.
In Oregon, Kroger owns Fred Meyer and QFC stores, which are located throughout the state.
“Opioid manufacturers, distributors, dispensers and consultants all had a hand in creating the opioid crisis, and they have a responsibility to pay for the devastating results of their reckless behavior, ” Rosenblum said in a statement. “I am pleased we are wrapping up settlements with the major involved pharmacies, including Fred Meyer (owned by Kroger), that so many Oregonians had come to trust for their health care needs.”
Oregon used to have one of the highest per-capita opioid prescription rates in the country. In the third quarter of 2012, the number of prescriptions peaked at nearly 1 million, according to state data. That compares with nearly 611,000 prescriptions in the second
quarter of this year.
Deaths from prescription opioids also have fallen, from a high of 260 in 2006 to 153 in 2018, the most recent published date.
Those trends follow a state campaign against opioid prescriptions and the establishment of a monitoring program that tracks provider prescriptions. The Legislature recently expanded it to include veterinarians.
A state panel – the Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Board – administers the state’s 45% share of the funding, which includes programs to address addiction and collect data about addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services statewide. Cities and counties directly receive the other 55% of each settlement, including this one.
The ongoing settlement talks still need to establish what changes the grocery chain will make to its business practices to guard against opioid abuse.
The agreement, when finalized, will cover 36 states that Kroger or its subsidiaries operate in. Those also include: Dillons, Smith’s Food and Drug, Ralphs, King Soopers, Fry’s, City Market, Jay C, Pay Less, Baker’s, Gerbes, Pick ‘n Save, Metro Market and Mariano’s.
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People in Oregon could start receiving the nation’s newest COVID-19 vaccines this week after a federal advisory body endorsed the updated shots for everyone 6 months or older.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice’s decision Sept. 12 to recommend the updated mRNA vaccines comes a day after they were authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Studies show the vaccines, formulated to target currently circulating variants, induce antibodies against a wide variety of COVID-19 viral variants and are expected to improve protection against serious consequences of COVID19 infection, including hospitalization and death.
According to the CDC, the vaccines have been updated to include a monovalent (single) component that corresponds to the Omicron variant XBB.1.5 and related subvariants. They are approved for individuals 12 and older and authorized under emergency use for individuals 6 months through 11 years old.
Paul Cieslak, M.D., OHA’s Public Health Division,edical director for communicable diseases

and immunizations at said arrival of the updated monovalent COVID19 vaccines – made by ModernaTX Inc. and Pfizer Inc.– represents a pivotal moment in Oregon’s COVID-19 response.
“They are the first updated vaccines approved after the federal public health emergency ended in May, and the first updated vaccines available on the commercial market,” Cieslak said. “This means we’ve taken a big step toward normalizing COVID-19 as something we live with and manage much as we do for influenza.”
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The new COVID-19 vaccines also are being made available at the start of the 2023–2024 respiratory season, when federal and state health agencies begin promoting influenza vaccinations as people send children back to school, head indoors to escape colder weather and gather for holiday celebrations.
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“While we don’t yet know the seasonality of COVID-19, the fall months are when we start seeing flu and RSV cases go up, and COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising even now,” Cieslak said. “That’s why it’s important to have the new monovalent vaccines now so people can get them along with their shots for influenza and, soon, for RSV.”
A new RSV monoclonal antibody immunization for babies and toddlers is expected to be available commercially and to health care providers enrolled in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program later this fall. A new RSV vaccine for
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SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF DEL NORTE TOLOWA DEE-NI’ NATION, A FEDERALLY ORGANIZED TRIBE
Plaintiffs, vs. JOHN ENOS, an individual, and DOES 1-5
Defendant Case No.: CVPT20231239 PETITION FOR JUDICIAL DECLARATION OF ABANDONMENT [CAL. CIVIL CODE 798.61]
LIMITED CIVIL CASE (AMOUNT UP TO $10,000)
Plaintiff alleges:
I. THE PARTIES
1. Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation (“TDN” or “plaintiff”), a federally recognized tribe, is the owner of Xaa-wan’-k’wvt Village and Resort (“XVR”), a mobile home and recreational vehicle park operating under the laws of the State of California, and permitted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”), located at 12400 Highway 101 North, Smith River, California, 95567.
2. Defendant John Enos is the registered owner of a mobile home, decal number AAU5340, located at XVR (“the mobile home”). The situs address of the mobile hone is 12400 Highway 101 North, Space 964, Smith River, California 95567. The address of record for defendant John Enos is the same as the situs address of the mobile home. II.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
3. Venue is proper in this County because both plaintiff and defendant either reside or do business in Del Norte County, and the mobile home that is the subject of this petition is located in Del Norte County. III.
AND
FACTUAL
PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
4. Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation purchased and took over management of XVR on or about December 1, 2016. When the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation took ownership, not all of the park records were transferred to the plaintiff from the previous owner, and more records dating back to 2001 or older were destroyed.
5. The mobile home was located in XVR, in the same space that it occupies now, Space 964, when plaintiff took over management on or about December 1, 2016.
6. On or about January 1, 2021, XVR staff became aware that the rent of the mobile home space had not been paid in two months, and the mobile home appeared to be unoccupied. John Enos’ daughter, Samantha, had paid the rent on the mobile home through November 2020. Plaintiff has had no contact with Samantha since that time and has no current address for her.
7. On 8/16/2023, plaintiff conducted a title search through HCD, which revealed the names and address of the defendant. A true and correct copy of that title search is attached to this petition as Exhibit A.
8. The title search revealed that defendant was residing in the mobile home since approximately February 5, 2001. The title search also lists the situs address as 12400 Highway 101 North, Space 956, but plaintiff states that this is outdated information, as defendant resided in Space 964 when plaintiff took over park ownership.
9. On October 20, 2022 plaintiff caused to be posted a Notice of Belief of Abandonment (“Notice”) on the mobile home. A true and correct copy of that Notice is attached to this petition as Exhibit B.
10. On October 20, 2022 plaintiff’s park manager,
Julie McHenry, caused a copy of the Notice of Belief of Abandonment to be mailed to defendant’s address as listed on the title search. A true and correct copy of the proof of posting and the proof of mailing is attached to this petition as Exhibit C.
11. On or about October 25, 2022, park manager, Julie McHenry received the mailed notice to John Enos, marked “Return to Sender, Undeliverable as Addressed, Unable to Forward.” Photocopies of the certified mailing and returned notice are attached as Exhibits D and E, respectively.
12. On August 16, 2023 attorney for plaintiff obtained the informational death certificate for defendant John Enos from Del Norte County Recorder’s Office. The informational death certificate is attached hereto as Exhibit F.
13. As of the date of the filling of this petition, plaintiff has not heard from the registered owner, John Enos, or anyone else claiming an ownership interest in the mobile home in response to the posting and mailing of the Notice of Belief of Abandonment.
IV. ABANDONMENT AND DISPOSAL
14. Plaintiff seeks a declaration from the Court that the mobile home has been abandoned as defined by Civil Code section 798.61.
15. Plaintiff intends to either dispose of or sell the abandoned mobile home, depending on the condition of the mobile home once the Court declares it abandoned and plaintiff can gain entry and male an assessment.
16. If plaintiff finds that the mobile home is not in condition to be sold, it will dispose of the mobile home and do all of the following pursuant to 798.61(c)(2)(A-D):
a. Not seek a tax clearance certificate as set forth in Section 5832 of the Revenue and Taxation Code; and
b. Not sell the contents of the mobile home before its disposal; and
c. Notify the Del Norte County tax collector that plaintiff will dispose of the mobile home by sending a copy of this petition to the tax collector by first class mail; and
d. File a notice of disposal with HCD ad complete the disposal process consistent with the requirements of subdivision (f) of 798.61. PRAYER FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE, Tolowa Dee’ni Nation prays for judgment against defendant and DOES 1 through 5, inclusive, and each of them, on all causes of action as follows:
1. For judgment in the amount of space rent and other reasonable utility and related charges owing and due through the date of judgment, according to proof.
2. For a declaration of abandonment pursuant to Civil Code section 798.61.
3. For authorization to sell or dispose of the abandoned mobile home, according to the condition of the mobile home at the time that it is declared abandoned and after an assessment, pursuant to Civil Code section 798.61.
4. For an award of costs and attorneys’ fees, including the cost of public sale or of disposal, associated with this action, to be deducted from the amount of any sale of the abandoned mobile home or added to the judgment against the defendants.
5. For such other and further relief as the Court may deem necessary and proper in this action.
Respectfully submitted,
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1 APN R37355 TO No 2266545 TRUSTEE’S
NOTICE OF SALE
Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, SANDRA A HARSENSORENSEN AND GARY SORENSEN, AKA GARY NOBLE SORENSEN, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for GLOBAL EQUITY FINANCE, INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of November 24, 2020 and recorded on February 11, 2021 as Instrument No. 202100671 and the beneficial interest was assigned to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION and recorded September 26, 2022 as Instrument Number 2022-03355 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Curry County, Oregon to-wit: APN: R37355 TRACT
I:PARCEL 2, SORENSEN PARTITION PLAT NO. 2009-07, RECORDED JUNE 11, 2009, INSTRUMENT NO. 20092616, CURRY COUNTRY, OREGON.TRACT II: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS RECORDED JANUARY 21, 1947, IN VOLUME 31, PAGE 434, DEED VOLUME RECORDS, CURRY COUNTY, OREGON Commonly known as: 94581 WALKER LN, GOLD BEACH, OR 97444 Both the Beneficiary, FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s):
8 Monthly Payment(s) from 10/01/2021 to 05/31/2023 at $1,317.86
8 Monthly Payment(s) from 06/01/2022 to 01/31/2023 at $1,434.65 6 Monthly Payment(s) from 02/01/2023 to 07/31/2023 at $1,383.37 Monthly Late Charge(s): $86.65 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $265,197.78 together with interest thereon at the rate of 2.62500% per annum from September 1, 2021 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on December 5, 2023 at the hour of 11:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Main Entrance, Curry County Courthouse, 29821 Ellensburg, Gold Beach, OR 97444 County of Curry, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes
has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: July 26,2023
By:
Nathan F. Smith, Esq.,OSB #120112 Successor
TrusteeMalcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation
Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Order Number 95017, Published: September 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023. Pilot & ONPA
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531
Petition of: Jennifer Spitzner CASE NO. CVPT-2023-1190
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
To all interested persons:
Petitioner: Jennifer Spitzner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Mariska Lynn Angi-Spitzner to Proposed name: Mariska Lynn Spitzner 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: October 13, 2023
Time: 9:00 am Dept.: 2 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: August 24, 2023
/s/ Robert F. Cochran Judge of the Superior Court
Published: September 13, 20, 27, and October 4, 2023. Triplicate T370132
Notice of Public Hearing for Discussion of the 2023/2024 State Community Development Block Grant Program and Potential Applications for Funding NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the City of Crescent City will conduct a public hearing on October 2, 2023 at 6:00 PM at 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 in order to discuss possible applications for funding under the 2023/2024 State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application and general program review. This public hearing will also be provided via zoom at the following link: https://www. crescentcity.org/meetings
The Community Development and Economic Development Allocations of the State CDBG program is published in a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) each program year.Although the NOFA has not been released yet, staff is estimating that approximately $48 million will be made available statewide based on HCD guidance. Under the Community Development Allocation, eligible cities and counties will be allowed to apply for a maximum of $3,250,000 for up to two activities. The NOFA will again include an “Over the Counter” (OTC) component for infrastructure, housing, and economic development, as well as a competitive component for planning and public services. Eligible activities under the above allocations in the NOFA consist of the follow OTC categories: public improvements, public facilities, homeownership assistance, housing rehabilitation, business assistance and microenterprise activities. The other options allowed are planning studies and public service programs. Eligible activities paid for with state CDBG funds must meet one or more of the three national objectives listed in CDBG federal statutes as follows: benefit to low-income households or persons; elimination of slums and blight; or meeting urgent community development need (a need from a state or
federally declared disaster).
The purpose of this public hearing is to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding what types of eligible activities the City of Crescent City should apply for under the State CDBG program and discuss the overall CDBG Program. If you plan on attending the meeting and need special accommodations because of a sensory or mobility impairment/disability, please contact the City at 707-4647483 to arrange for those accommodations to be made.
The City of Crescent City promotes fair housing and makes all of its programs available to low and moderate income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap.
Published: September 20, 2023
Triplicate T370165
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT
In the Matter of the Estate of: RONALD FRANCIS ENRIGHT, Deceased. Case No.: 23PB07034 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative at the offices of BROPHY SCHMOR LLP, 201 West Main St., Fifth Floor, PO Box 128, Medford, Oregon 97501, attorneys for the Personal Representative, within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representatives, BROPHY SCHMOR LLP. Dated and first published September 20, 2023.
Eric Enright Personal Representative
Published: September 20, 27 and October 4, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P370337
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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JLF 23-128460 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Roger Vadnais, and Elia Vanessa Vadnais, husband and wife, whose address is 29519 Crook Street, Gold Beach, OR 97444 as grantor to Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, its successors and assigns, as named Beneficiary, dated August 17, 2021, recorded August 19, 2021, in the mortgage records of Curry County, Oregon, as Instrument No. 202104022, Mortgage Research Center, LLC d/b/a Veterans United Home Loans, a Missouri Limited Liability Corporation is the present Beneficiary as defined by ORS 86.705(2), as covering the following described real property:
Parcel One (1), HAROLD
WHITE PARTITION PLAT
NO. 1996-20, recorded June 13, 1996 Instrument number 96-02758, Curry County, Oregon.
COMMONLY KNOWN
AS: 29519 Crook Street, Gold Beach, OR 97444. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Monthly payments in the sum of $1,787.26, from November 1, 2022 and monthly payments in the sum of $1,747.23, from February 1, 2023 plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $319.39, plus the sum of $565.00 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/ or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation that the trust deed secures immediately due and payable, said sum being the following, to-wit: $343,401.50, together with accrued interest in the sum of $6,653.10 through July 25, 2023, together with interest thereon at the rate of 2.375% per annum from July 26, 2023, plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $319.39, plus the sum of $2,486.61 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on December 13, 2023, at the hour of 11:00 AM PT, in accord with the standard time established by ORS 187.110, at the main entrance to the Curry County Courthouse, located at 29821 Ellensburg, in the City of Gold Beach, OR, County of Curry, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor has or had power to convey at the time of the execution of said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exists, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying to the beneficiary of the entire amount due (other than such portion
of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligations or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Reinstatements/Payoffs - ORS 86.786” either by personal delivery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, persons having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s website, www. logs.com/janeway_law_ firm. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, 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 the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while property is in default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the said referenced property. 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. The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that we state the following: This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE
OF: Ruel H. Wilson, Jr., Deceased Case Number: CVPB-2023-7046
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Ruel H. Wilson, Jr.
A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Kevin D. Hartwick, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.
The petition for probate requests that: Kevin D. Hartwick, 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: October 13, 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.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
DEL NORTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the COUNTY OF DEL NORTE will hold a public hearing to consider the requests listed below. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO APPEAR AND BE HEARD. Comments may be submitted in writing at, or prior to, the hearing. Those wishing to be notified of the final action must submit a written request. Appeals must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by October 16th, 2023. If you challenge the decision of the Planning Commission, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.
DATE OF HEARING:
October 4, 2023
TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: 981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA 95531 and VIA Zoom and media. del-norte.ca.us *** Text Amendment to Title 20 Zoning (ADU Ordinance). Text amendments to the County’s Residential Second Unit section proposes to include regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units. This project also proposes to amend sections of all residential zone districts to allow Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units as permitted uses within the zone district. Certain commercial, recreational, and agriculture zone districts would also be amended to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling units as permitted uses within those zone districts. Other amendments propose expansion of uses permitted with a conditional use permit to include Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling units in zone districts that formerly did not allow them to be considered. R2303Countywide.
*** Grading Permit GP2020-30 at 700 N. Pebble Beach Drive, Crescent City, CA. The project site is zoned R-1 (single family residence) with a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet and a General Plan Land Use designation of Urban Residential. The lot is currently not developed. The applicant conducted extensive vegetation removal at this location without first obtaining a permit. This permit serves to remediate violations and revegetate the parcel with native plantings. APN 120-031-012 GP2020-30 located at 700 N. Pebble Beach Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531.
*** Grading Permit GP2021-16 at 800 N. Pebble Beach Drive, Crescent City, CA. The project site is zone PF (Public Facility) with a General Plan Land Use designation of Urban Residential. The property is owned by the County of Del Norte. A sewer lift station is located there.
A neighboring property owner removed large amounts of vegetation on County property without first obtaining a permit. This permit serves to remediate violations and revegetate the parcel with native plantings. APN 120-031001 GP2021-16 located at 800 N. Pebble Beach Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531. Please contact the County Planning Division at (707) 464-7254 with any questions.
Del Norte County Planning Division
Community Development
Department DATE: September 11, 2023
PUBLISH:
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
Eric D. Rogers aka Eric Douglas Rogers
Case Number:
CVPB-2023-7045
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Eric D. Rogers aka Eric Douglas Rogers
A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Erica Lujan in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: Erica Lujan 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: October 6, 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: September 20, 27 and October 4, 2023. Triplicate T370317
LIEN SALE
RIVERVIEW STORAGE
A lien sale will be held on October 6, 2023, at 10:15 AM, with a preview at 10:00 AM at Riverview Storage, 97901 Southbank Chetco River Rd., Brookings, OR 97415, on the following unit: UNIT No. 27 - Various household items, tools, Drum set, and personal effects.
Belonging to: Shannon Lopez 17252 Parkview Dr. Brookings, OR 97415 /s/ Ron Reel, Agent for Owner
Published: September 20, 27, and October 4, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P370490
ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the following Fictitious Business
Name(s): PS Business Services 501 H Street, Suite 5 Crescent City, CA 95531
The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on: 6/12/2020 in the County of Del Norte. Original File #: 20200062
This business is conducted by: a married couple I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who de-clares as true any material matter pursuant to section 17913 of the Business and Profes-sions Code 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/ Nicole Burshem
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 8/29/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230084
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: PS Business Services 501 H Street, Suite 5 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: 8/18/2023 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/ Alicia Ferreira
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 8/29/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230082
Published: September 13, 20, 27, and October 4, 2023. Triplicate T369982
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Renee D. Fitzgeriald,
Deceased Case Number: CVPB-2023-7043
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Renee D. Fitzgeriald
A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Sally A. Rodgers & Robert E. Rodgers, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.
The petition for probate requests that: Sally A. Rodgers & Robert E. Rodgers be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, to 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: September 29, 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: CHRIS DOEHLE PO Box 1321 Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 465-1388

Published: September 6, 13, and 20, 2023. Triplicate
T369790
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We The People Of Curry County Oregon have reassembled the dejure Republican form of County government Curry County General Jural Assembly public notice published here Home-Oregon General Jural Assembly (oregongeneral-jural-assembly.com)
Published: September 13, 20, and 27, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P370082
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT
In the Matter of the Estate of: MARLENE ELLYN ENRIGHT, Deceased.
Case No.: 23PB07038
NOTICE TO INTERESTED
PERSONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Personal Representative.
All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned
Personal Representative at the offices of BROPHY SCHMOR LLP, 201 West Main St., Fifth Floor, PO Box 128, Medford, Oregon 97501, attorneys for the Personal Representative, within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.
All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representatives, BROPHY SCHMOR LLP.
Dated and first published September 6, 2023.
Eric Enright
Personal Representative
Published: September 6, 13, and 20, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P369803
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Astound Business Solutions, Astound Mobile 650 College Road East, Suite 3100 Princeton, NJ 08540 This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company
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/ Jeffrey B. Kramp, VP and Secretary, Astound Broadband, LLC
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 8/17/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230079
Published: September 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023.
Triplicate T369705
City of Crescent City Summary of Ordinance No. 837
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted Ordinance No. 837 Amending the Crescent City Municipal Code by adding Chapter 17.35, Accessory Dwelling Units, to Title 17, Zoning. This ordinance regulates the creation and use of accessory dwelling units within the City of Crescent City. The ordinance provides that accessory dwelling units are a principal permitted use in any non-coastal zoning district that principally or conditionally permits residential uses. A copy of the full ordinance is available for review at City Hall, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, Monday - Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please call Robin Altman, City Clerk for more information at (707) 464-7483 ext. 223. The ordinance was adopted by the following polled vote:
AYES: Council Members Altman, Greenough, Inscore, Schellong and Mayor Wright NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None This notice shall be published within 15 days of the date of adoption.

/s/ Robin Altman, City Clerk
Publication Date:
September 20, 2023
Triplicate T370216
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cover the 2023–2024 COVID-19 vaccine when they become available. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires insurers to cover most ACIP-recommended vaccines without cost sharing.
People can get the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines by contacting their health plan, health care provider, county public health clinic or federally qualified health center (FQHC).

In addition to getting vaccinated, health officials recommend people follow OHA and CDC guidance that empowers individuals at risk for severe illness to prepare for COVID19 exposure and possible infection.
The guidance includes Knowing your risk. Talk to your health care
provider about whether your age, vaccination status or medical condition makes you more susceptible to severe COVID-19 illness.
Making a plan. Think about how you’ll protect yourself and those around you if you become ill with COVID-19.
Taking action when needed. Get tested if you have symptoms. If you test positive, contact your health care provider for treatment – such as with the antiviral medication Paxlovid for those at increased risk and those with severe illness – or consider telehealth options; let those around you know they may have been exposed; stay home until fever free for 24 hours and symptoms are improving; wear a high-quality, wellfitting mask for 10 days after you become sick or test positive.
A Storage Lien sale will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023
Wilson & Ow Storage 98121 Benham Ln.
Brookings, OR 97415 Viewing of unit at 11:30 AM Sale at 12:00 Noon Unit #90 - Robert Aschwanden
Household & Misc. Items
Published: September 20 and 27, 2023. Pilot & ONPA
P370473
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as:
George’s Auto & Diesel Electric 1020 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531
This Business is conducted by: a corporation
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 10/31/1977
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/ George Petty, CEO, George’s Auto & Diesel Electric
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 8/18/2023
Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder
B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230081
Published: September
6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023.
Triplicate T369785
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: August 30, September 6, 13, and 20, 2023. Triplicate T369369
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Astound, Astound Broadband 650 College Road East, Suite 3100 Princeton, NJ 08540
This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company
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/ Jeffrey B.
Kramp, VP and Secretary, Astound Broadband, LLC
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 8/17/2023
Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder
B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230080
Published: September 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023.
Triplicate T369706
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
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hardworking. They love their country.”
Ukrainians do not want their country to be invaded. But they are vastly outnumbered, Kimble said.
“Putin doesn’t really care if his soldiers die. No. He’s just going to keep pushing people onto Ukraine,” he said. There are other people like Kimble – who grew up in other parts of the world and are willing to fight for Ukraine for humanitarian reasons. Kimble is leading a group of soldiers in the International Legion of
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the federal wind power proposal. He questioned the effect the vast array of the large win d towers would have on marine life, fisheries, the coastal view shed and tourism.
The city council also discussed was the size of the project relative to local electrical needs.
Hedenskog noted that Brookings-Harbor currently utilizes about 40 megawatts of electricity, while the proposed BOEM project would generate 26 gigawatts, making it a net energy exporter.
Hedenskog said he felt that although three local information meetings are scheduled for public comments, “we won’t get a choice. This is a Washington DC decision; we can just complain.”


Curry County Commissioner Brad Alcorn suggested that one possible approach would be, given that there would be a net export of electricity, a franchise fee could be imposed on the value of that electricity. Alcorn was previously a Brookings City councilor before being elected to the county board of commissioners.
Brad Kneaper, chair of the tribal council of the
Continued from Page 1 used needles. One third of voters think the program makes the community much or somewhat safer.
Forty-four percent of voters think the program makes the community much or somewhat less safe Just under a quarter of voters (24%) think their communities are about the same.
Statewide survey
A majority of Oregon voters (58%) think the state is on the wrong track, while 42% think it is headed in the right direction.
The poll surveyed 1,000 registered voters in Oregon, with a margin of error of +/3%.
As to the efficacy of the measure’s stated intentdrug addiction treatment and recovery – the results have been questionable.
While more than 16,000 Oregonians accessed services through the new grant program set up under the law in its first year, less than 1% of those helped with Measure 110 dollars were reported to have entered treatment, new state data shows.
Most of those who accessed the grant-funded services last year, nearly 60%, engaged with harm reduction programs such as syringe exchanges and naloxone distribution.
Here in Brookings, that hasn’t paid off in “harm reduction.” The number of overdose reports have increased dramatically have gone according to Brookings Police. “We’ve seen a dramatic increase in both abuse and deaths,” Brookings Police Lt. Donny Dotson said.
Curry Health Network Chief Executive Officer Ginny Williams also expressed concern.
Ukraine. The legion consists of infantry and special task battalions from all the world. It was formed by Presidential decree right after the outbreak of fullscale Russian invasion. The Legion has taken part in the majority of the crucial campaigns and battles of the war in Ukraine.
New military role
The former U.S. Army sergeant said his new military role took some adjustment.
“I was working with so many different
Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians said he supports green energy development, but he said the current plans for projects along the Oregon Coast would risk the health of fisheries and the local fishing industry.
“We cannot support offshore wind development until we are provided assurance that it will do good and not harm the tribe, its members and the greater community,” he said in a statement. The decision to host the in-person meetings about the projects, and to double the standard 30-day comment period required of such plans, follows pressure from Gov. Tina Kotek and U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Oregon’s congressional Reps. Suzanne Bonamici and Val Hoyle.
The group sent two letters to Elizabeth Klein, the ocean energy agency’s director, in June and August asking the bureau to pause the process of identifying and leasing offshore wind areas until there was more collaboration with stakeholders.
“Renewable energy is an essential piece of the strategy to combat the









“We’ve seen a staggering increase” of substance abuse, particularly since the passage of proposition 110, decriminalizing the use of hard drugs such as heroin, methedrine, and cocaine, but the recent spike in Fentanyl cases has been especially notable of late,” Williams said.
In Curry County, in 2020, the year Measure 110 went into effect, there was one fentanyl overdose reported. This year, to date, 31 cases have been reported. That mirrors the trend statewide. More Oregonians are dying from drug overdoses than ever before. On average, three people die every day from an unintended drug overdose, according to the Oregon Health Authority.
For years, Oregonians have reported some of the highest rates of substance use disorder in the nation on federal surveys, according to an Oregon Public Broadcast report in May.
“The opioid crisis is nearly three decades old and use of methamphetamine, long Oregon’s deadliest drug, has not abated,” OPB reported. “At the same time, the state consistently has among the lowest treatment availability in the country, according to surveys conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Fentanyl — a cheap, incredibly addictive synthetic opioid — has made all of those problems much worse… And the explosion of fentanyl into communities across the state has pushed an already unstable, understaffed treatment system, drained by the pandemic, to a breaking point.”
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nationalities – people from Germany, Australia, Great Britain, Faroe Islands... the United States and Canada. Sometimes their personalities didn’t match,” he said.
As a leader of the International Army, Kimble was put in a peace keeping role, but once everyone got to know each other, everything smoothed over.
“A lot of the men that are coming here don’t have military experience and they are some of the best soldiers,” Kimble said.
According to Kimble, when Americans watch the major news media coverage
climate crisis. However, local communities and fishermen have to be at the center for decisions about offshore wind projects that affect their livelihoods,” Wyden said in a statement.
“This project has too many variables, unknowns and negative impacts to our community for me to support,” Curry County Commissioner Jay Trost said. “I would urge everyone from Curry who has an opinion on this matter to utilize this current comment period with BOEM to give your feedback and should the Federal government proceed regardless of

of the Ukraine War, they aren’t getting the whole picture.
“I’ve watched the American News and it’s always focused on the large cities, the Port of Odesa, Kyiv, sometimes Lviv. The media in the United States doesn’t show the small villages that have been there since the 1700s just wiped away, houses turned into gravel,” Kimble said.
Ukrainian people who do not have time to leave the combat zone suffer immensely, he said.
“What I would suggest to the American people is not only look at the media
community concerns then we will need a strategic a plan for that energy to come to shore, because that’s ultimately where we do have a say.”
Curry County Commissioner Brad Alcorn echoed Trost’s concerns. There are to many unknowns associated with the proposed wind energy project for Curry County. I have investigated both sides of this issue, and it is clear to me that the people of Curry County do not support putting windmills in our ocean. I do not support it.
The federal agency and
here in the United States, go to media overseas, go to the Ukrainian media sites because they have more stories about these little villages just being obliterated,” he said.
Kimble’s life has been impacted on a day-to-day basis during the war. He said he and others living in Ukraine must flee underground when there is a threat from the war.
“My daughter can’t go to school. Because there’s not enough room in their schoolhouse in the bomb shelter,” he said.




The children at the school have to rotate the days they

the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development have held more than 75 meetings with Oregonians about offshore wind development since 2021. These include meetings with coastal communities, the public, elected officials, county commissioners, Oregon seafood commodity commissions, tribal nations, representatives from the wind industry, research and environmental organizations, the Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council and the Pacific Fishery Management Council.
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attend school “just in case something happens.”
“Imagine a parent here having to deal with that impact,” Kimble said during his visit to Oregon. “That would be a tough thing to fathom.”
Kimble says he hopes Americans can understand the truth about what is happening in Ukraine – and appreciate what they have.
“People in America take it for granted. I did,” he said. “I did until I got there and had this experience. I took everything for granted. Now, things have changed. I definitely don’t look at life the same.”
comment at a Sept. 18 virtual meeting of the Oregon Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force.


























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