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Suspects Enter Their Pleas: NOT GUILTY!

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc

In two separate felony arraignment hearings, the charged suspects all entered Not Guilty pleas before Superior Court

Judge Robert Cochran, last Tuesday afternoon. Levi Mills, 33 and Megan Warner, 32 entered Not Guilty pleas for possession of illegal explosives, selling/ ETC dangerous fireworks, Willful Cruelty to a Child, Sell/ use unclassed fireworks, Possession of fireworks without permit, Discharge fireworks likely to injure, Obstruction/ Resists Public Officer.

Both suspects are out of custo-

dy, each on $50,000 bond.

The suspects are charged with the July 4th Fireworks explosions on crowded South Beach which severely injured a now four year old child and injured 14 others who were enjoying the professional ﬁreworks show from the Crescent City Jetty.

Judge Cochran set Preliminary Hearing for Tuesday, November 19 at 9AM in Department 2.

In an unrelated case, suspect Shakiyla Bryant, 52 entered Not Guilty Pleas for Driving Under the Inﬂuence, Murder / Man slaughter allegedly causing the death of 56 year old Winston Luttrell, who was riding his motorcycle south on 101 in Smith

River, when, according according to the California Highway Patrol, suspect Bryant pulled out into trafﬁc from Mouth of the Smith River Road. Luttrell was unable to brake his motorcycle and slammed into Bryant’s vehicle.

The CHP reported suspect Shakiyla Bryant, of Smith River blew a .18 blood alcohol. .08 alcohol is the legal limit to operatea. Vehicle in California.

District Attorney Katherine Micks stated suspect Bryant has two previous DUIs on her record.

Bryant entered Not Guilty pleas on all charges and will report to Dept.2 for a Preliminary Hearing, Tuesday, November 19th at 9AM.

Harbor Commissioners Hire Interim Harbormaster

BY ROGER GITLIN

The Crescent City Harbor Commission appointed Assistant

Mike Rademaker to the position of Interim

effective October

1. Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint Rademaker to the position through March 30, 2025 at the rate of $94,000 per year or approximately $7,833 per month.

Rademaker stated, “Hardworking Americans understand the value of a dollar, and so should the Harbor District.

We’re rolling out common sense reforms to ensure every dollar is spent wisely.”

Rademaker earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Inter-Disciplinary Law from the University of Missouri, Columbia and a Master of Science (MS) from the California Maritime Academy, in Vallejo. As part of Rademaker’s package, he will continue to be provided gratis housing of a studio apartment on Harbor grounds, where he will make himself available 24 hours for emergency on-site response, when necessary.

Rademaker became Assistant Harbormaster in 2022, following a 12 year sojourn as a U.S. Park Ranger, Interior Department IT specialist, Bayside RV Park advisor, a Harbor paralegal, and his appointment to assistant harbormaster in 2022.

Rademaker replaces Tim Petrick who unexpectedly resigned, effective September 30.

Rademaker plans to introduce himself to the Crescent City Council and the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors, in the coming days.

Upon signing his Harbor contract, Rademaker said, “The California Maritime Academy taught me that effective leadership starts with service to others. As a public servant, my role is to serve the people, not the other way around. I believe in listening to the community and ensuring their voices guide the decisions we make for the harbor.”

Harbor Commissioner Apologizes to the Public

BY ROGER GITLIN

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The lame duck Crescent City Harbor Commission conducted a very limited agenda at its last meeting. After appointing Mike Rademaker as Interim Harbormaster, replacing the resigned Harbormaster. Lame duckers Harry Adams, Wes White (absent from this meeting) and Brian Stone, representing the majority of the Board will participate in just two more meetings until three new commissioners are sworn in for the ﬁrst meeting December 3. In a rare move, Commissioner Brian Stone approached the public speaker dias, turned away from his colleague commissioners and faced the audience. Stone then proceeded to apologize to the modestly-sized public audience. “I want to sincerely apologize to each one of you. I’m very disappointed in a lot

of actions taken (by the Harbor Commission). At the last meeting, I read a couple of emails, and pointed out Mr. Petrick (the former harbormaster) was less than forthcoming with me (on harbor issues). Petrick denied me access to harbor operations (including misuse of the Harbor credit card). Linda Sutter (candidate for Harbor Commission) brought me the information I requested. The information was ﬁrst learned by me about two weeks. I apologize for not being more vocal in demanding this important information.”

Stone then related the impossibility of outright ﬁring a government employee. Stone stated when the beleagured Harbormaster was confronted by commissioners, he tendered his resignation.

Stone said the community needs to embrace the healing process, now that a new majority of commissions will soon be

Sea Cruise Weekend Wows Crescent City

“it was A Chamber of Commerce Day.”

Organized and presented by the Northern Knights Car Club and the Crescent City Chamber of Commerce, the event welcomed 257 exotic cars, trucks and motorcycles, from antiques to classics and hot rods to rat rods, nostalgia abounded in the magniﬁcent weather.

The Best of Show and The Best Paint was awarded to the Billinger Family of Bayside. The Outstanding 1940 Cinnamon Red Mercury Convertible will be featured on all artwork, t-shirts, etc for the 33rd Annual Show, in 2025.

Cruise was sponsored by Elk Valley Casino, Lisa McKeown State Farm, Les Schwab Tire, Lucky 7 Casino and Potter Real Estate Group.

File photo Shakiyla Bryant

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Levi Mills and Megan Warner

BY ROGER GITLIN

Harbormaster

Harbormaster,

Courtesy Photo

Interim Harbormaster Mike Rademaker

sworn in. Stone then returned to his seat on the Board.

Five candidates are vying for the three open vacancies. They are Linda Sutter, Dan Schmidt, Annie Nehmer, John Evans and Devon Morgante.

The election is Tuesday, November 5.

Courtesy Photo Harbor Commissioner Brian Stone apologizes

Photo credit, Gasquet Mike Aerial view of Friday’s Show’n Shine

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Novagenerian Jim Wilson and wife Nancy of Hiouchi show of their award-winning 1969 Modified Ice Blue Chevelle

Courtesy photo Beautiful Woman...Beautiful Car

Opinion & Letters

Guest CoLumn

Do the same thing and expect different results?

opinion by samueL strait

Another Crescent City Harbor Commission meeting and it seems like no one is home. With three meetings remaining for three of the commissioners, they seem unable to relinquish the reins. Business as usual at the October 1,2024 meeting, clueless thinking that things, now that the Harbormaster has resigned, were very different, or were they?

A quick change of horses and Assistant Harbormaster Mike Radermaker is in the “cat bird seat.” Nothing to see here folks. It’s not like the previous Harbormaster did anything wrong, illegal, different, or otherwise, did he? So say the Crescent City Harbor Commission, the Grand Jury, the Harbor Controller, the Commission’s attorney. Not even so much as a whistleblower among the staff to complete the “white washing” of former Harbormaster Tim Petrick’s activities.

So, what’s next? Apparently, the com-

mission is on to bigger and better things. The final draft of the Harbor’s strategic plan, a Grand Jury response, collecting pennies from that devious public utility, Pacific Power, and a draft of a fireworks ordinance. Complete avoidance of the “elephant in the room,” the Harbor’s desperate financial condition.

It seems that someone has informed the Harbor Commission that Commercial Fishing is suffering issues of its own and it no longer can support the harbor in the style it is accustomed to living. Of course, living within your means is not something that any government agency is prone to do. There is always “magic money” to tap.

Grant funding, aka, the taxpayer is normally the first to feel the bite, then a local ballot measure, followed at last resort by some dubious developer making promises he does not intend to keep. Clearly the harbor, lugging around its massive debt, a seasonal tourist economy, and a flagging

commercial fishing industry is not the first choice for some deep pockets legitimate developer. The Lemus effect anybody?

I’m not sure where the new Commission will look to change the dynamic in the harbor’s long-term future. Austerity is one term that comes to mind. Generating a more welcoming position for local businesses to flourish in the harbor. Getting the two RV parks back up and running, in-house if necessary. Unfortunately, most of what would change the financial picture requires money, which the harbor does not have.

So, let’s see what we’ve got to work with. The local tourist trade in the harbor will require something for the tourists to do. Plenty of outdoors activities, but something must be provided for those that don’t like to be rained on, blown at, or otherwise inconvenienced by the weather. The harbor currently is in short supply of activities that fall into that category. More places to eat, shop, and be entertained

would be the first step. No grand fantasies as past commissions have been prone to do. Little steps first to get things rolling. Add some in innovated way of keeping tourists here for longer than a few days and get the two empty RV parks up and running. Make sure that the local population is encouraged to come to the harbor to participate in activities and events that can be organized and staged in the harbor to attract weekend trade first before working towards longer stays… Finally, plenty of advertising when this all comes together. Then, most important, get your financial house in order, clean up your infrastructure issues beginning with Citizens Dock and inner vessel harbor dredging. Likely, the current commission will be unable to change course, but maybe, just maybe, the new combination of commissioners will find the light by not doing the same things over again.

Why We Can’t Take Oregon Beaches for Granted

By Phillip Johnson and Charlie Plybon

Oregonians have the freedom to wander wherever they wish on the Oregon shore. The public is endowed with what is known as a “customary use right” to visit all 362 miles of our ocean beaches and rocky shores. Few citizens of other states enjoy this kind of unfettered access along the beach that was ensured for Oregonians and their visitors by our celebrated Beach Bill, initially passed by the legislature in 1967.

Today, however, this Oregonian legacy is under threat. Not because anyone is scheming to take away our rights—at least, not directly. Yet human actions are threatening our beaches from both directions. We may retain our access to the shore, but in coming years our access along the beach could be lost.

In Oregon, we like to say that “the beaches belong to the people,” but that isn’t exactly right. The key principle isn’t ownership, in the sense of property. Rather, our right to travel the shoreline is based on something deeper and older, the customary use that goes back to the region’s tribal history and continued on through European settlement. This public trust is established through a recreation zone that covers the entire shoreline. In Oregon, the beaches are common ground

I want to express my disappointment with how our local law enforcement handled the SeaCruise show this year. As an event that celebrates car enthusiasts, it’s no surprise that some participants might want to show off a little. After all, that’s part of the fun of the show. However, it was frustrating to see city cops handing out tickets to cars that were simply revving their engines or making small displays of their vehicles’ power. These drivers weren’t causing harm, and they were there to enjoy the event like everyone else. Instead of fostering a positive, welcoming environment, the heavy- handed ticketing dampened the spirit of the show.

I understand the need for safety and control, but there should be a balance, especially at an event like like SeaCruise. Hopefully, in the future, the city can find a better way to support this community event without being so quick to ticket drivers who are simply trying to join in the excitement.

-Terri Ramirez, Crescent City

This is an appeal to all Del Norte County residents.

During this election, there has been an increase in yard sign theft. This has been a

for everyone. Oregon’s entire shoreline has been public long enough that we tend to take this access for granted. When contemplating a visit to the waves, we just think in terms of where we want to go, not where we are allowed to be.

But our shoreline is now caught in what is known as the “coastal squeeze.” Sea level rise and increased storm surges, driven by climate change, are pushing waves and tides higher and higher, speeding up erosion and flooding the beach more frequently. And on the landward side, more and more landowners are seeking to protect their property from those higher waves with shoreline armoring, such as seawalls and riprap revetments (structures made of boulders).

Over time, this will be a deadly combination. Hardened structures lead to increased erosion, both by deflecting waves onto adjoining shoreland and by causing scour at the front of the structure. At the same time, they deprive beaches of their natural sand supply. Higher seas and stronger storms pull sand offshore, but if nature is allowed to take its course, they replenish the beach by mobilizing sand from bluffs and dunes as they move upslope. Deprived of this fresh sand supply, beaches will narrow, becoming inaccessible to people first at high tide, and then

problem for Democrats with Harris signs and Republicans with Trump signs.

As the leaders of the local Democratic and Republican Parties, we may not see eye to eye on many issues, but we are united on this point: stealing or vandalizing campaign signs is a crime!

The courts have ruled that displaying yard signs on private property is a constitutionally protected form of free speech. Taking these signs not only constitutes theft but also undermines the principles of democracy.

While you might not share your neighbors’ preference for a candidate, it’s important to honor their right to voice their opinions.

If you notice a political sign has been stolen or witness someone tampering with or stealing one, please report the incident to the Police (City) or Sheriff’s (County) Department.

Please tell your family, friends, and neighbors to express their opinion by voting, not by committing crimes.

Tonya Pearcey, Chairwoman, Del Norte County Republican Party Kevin Hendrick, Chair, Del Norte County Democratic Party

at lower and lower tide levels. Eventually, beaches may disappear entirely, as waves slap against solid walls and riprap forms artificial peninsulas protecting a handful of coastal property owners. (more)

Loss of the beach wouldn’t just be a disaster for Oregonians who love the coast. The shoreline is also habitat for a range of plants and animals, from snowy plovers to sand verbena to seals. Our beaches are especially critical to migratory shorebirds, as they stop over on their travels from hemisphere to hemisphere.

The desire of property owners to preserve their assets is understandable and they can always rationalize that one seawall spanning a limited stretch of the shore won’t destroy the beach. But shoreline armoring has a cumulative effect, with each structure further accelerating the eventual erosion of entire stretches of the beach.. Statewide Land Use Goal #18 restricts armoring to properties developed by Jan. 1, 1977, but this is a flimsy barrier. Cities and counties, confronted by concerned and often litigious landowners, are beginning to more frequently issue “exceptions” to allow riprap and shoreline armoring of otherwise ineligible properties.Unless we change course, shoreline armoring will spread along our coast at the expense of our public beaches, depriving Oregonians of recreation and leisure, while also irrevocably damaging shoreline ecosystems. Clearly, we need to step back, consider the future of our beaches, and develop new policies that will enable us to preserve this precious resource.

The Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition and the Surfrider Foundation are partnering in a new campaign, Oregon Beaches Forever, designed to foster a statewide conversation about our public shoreline. This will be a long-term effort

to educate our community on the geology of the coast and the impending consequences of climate change, as well as our best available planning options to deal with these implications, to save Oregon’s beaches.. We will be working together to develop a common understanding of the challenges facing our common shoreline—and from there, create a constituency for change. We don’t profess to know for sure at this point what the best policies would be for Oregon. In other states and countries, a variety of approaches are being undertaken, from outright buyouts of threatened properties, to rolling easements (in which land is rezoned as untenable for development once reached by high waters), to transfer development rights (through which owners give up their property in return for permission to develop at greater density elsewhere). Various practical and policy experiments are underway. Our goal is to study the alternatives and present them to Oregonians and our local decision-makers, so we can decide together how best to preserve our beaches in the era of climate change.

For generations now, Oregonians and their visitors have cherished Oregon’s coast and public beaches. The ultimate goal of Oregon Beaches Forever is to assure that this shared inheritance is enjoyed by many more generations to come. To do this, we will have to build a vision and a movement for long-term shoreline protection. We urge all Oregonians who share our love for the Oregon coast to join us in this effort.

Phillip Johnson is the Shoreline and Land Use Manager for the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition.

Charlie Plybon is the Sr. Oregon Policy Manager for Surfrider Foundation

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Trio Brings Back Rich History of the Hiouchi Bridge

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

The rich history of the iconic Hiouchi Bridge has been brought to light and on proud display at the Hiouchi Café on 199.

Hiouchi’s unofﬁcial Mayor, Walter Ussery, Del Norte Historical Society Director, Karen Beteljewski and graphic artist Curtis Wohlgmuth combined their talents and research acumen to bring back decades-old photographs of the original Smith River Bridge developed and constructed by the California Division of Highways, Bridge Department,in 1929. Transfer of ownership moved to the California Department of Transportation (Cal Trans) and the Bridge name was changed to the Hiouchi Bridge, spanning Smith River at mile post 4.22, on 199.

When the original Smith River Bridge

was demolished in July, 1989 all the rich history fell into the debris pile.

Thanks to this trio of dedicated historians, the process of bringing back the past has been successful. You can see the display at the Café.

A bit of history…The Smith River Bridge was a rare California example of the cantilever highway truss Bridge, a type that enjoyed brief popularity during the decade spanning the late 1920’s and 30’s. Because this type was best suited to specialized applications, only limited numbers were built in the State. In fact, there are only seven remaining, following the removal of the Smith River Bridge some 35 years ago. The iconic Smith River Bridge was likely inﬂuenced by the Carquinez Bridge in the North Bay (1923-27).

The construction of the Smith River

Bridge was an element of the old Smith River Road (now Highway 197) in the development of the Redwood Highway. The plans for this roadway relocation and improvement were dated as early as 1926, though ﬁnal bridge plans were not ready until 1928. Roadway improvements were being undertaken by convict labor (pre-Pelican Bay State Prison era).

Economy and local conditions dictated the choice of cantilever design; the type required no expensive falsehood be placed in the channel. The Smith River carried a large drift and was apt to rise rapidly at any time of the year, conditions which would have threatened any false- work, any structure this would have supported, and workers as well.

On April 17, 1928, the State awarded the construction contract to the Parker-Schram Company. Construction began May 21.

The contractor built a small industrial railroad from the storage site to the bridge site. Painting was completed by

July 6, 1929. Govenors C.C. Young (California) and I.L. Patterson (Oregon), highway ofﬁcials from both States and Washington State along with a thousand on-lookers gathered at the Noon hour for the dedication.

The ceremony was highlighted by the wife of the chairman of the California Highway Commission breaking a bottle of Smith River water (Prohibition was the law, then) upon the Bridge and christened the Bridge “Hiouchi,” the Tollowa word for “blue water.”

The Hiouchi Bridge is described as a through steel cantilever truss with suspended center span. The speciﬁcations of the Bridge are as follows:

• Length: 615 feet overall

• Width: 25.6 feet

• Two lane 24 ft. Roadway which crosses the Smith at right angles (no skew)

• Cost: $154,987.47.

• Lifespan: 1929-1989.

Sixty years... May she RIP.

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Photos provided by the Del Norte Historical Society

Warrior Varsity Football End Zone Report

submitted by John Pritchett

Riding a three-game winning streak, the Del Norte High varsity football team is preparing for the most important stretch of its 2024 season.

After a slow 1-2 start, the Warriors dismissed Skyline High of Oakland 48-0, hit the road to hammer McKinleyville 550, and then ground down Oakland Tech in the East Bay, 13-7, on Oct. 4. Del Norte had a bye last week.

“We’re moving in the right direction,” said Warrior Coach Darren LaFazio. “But we still have a lot of work to do.”

The Warriors will be at home Friday at 7:30 p.m., as rival Eureka comes to Mike Whalen Field for a non-conference homecoming battle.

Against Oakland Tech, Del Norte used its groundand-pound rushing attack, along with its traditional stout defense to claim the victory.

The Warriors’ ﬁrst offensive series saw Del Norte march 91 yards on 13 plays, all on the ground, culminating in Aiden Rice’s one-yard dive for a score. But in the second quarter, Oakland Tech responded with a 33-yard catch-and-touchdown, and at halftime, it was tied 7-7.

To start the second half, Del Norte once again grinded out another long

drive, with Rice scoring again, this time from 16 yards out, on a spectacular run. The extra point failed, so the Warriors led by six.

That was enough. Del Norte’s defense dominated the Bulldogs, especially in the second half. Led in part by Curtis Bartley and Colton Schaad, Del Norte contained Oakland Tech both on the ground and in the air.

With just over seven minutes to go in the game, Del Norte took over on its own eight-yard line. The Warriors then methodically moved down the ﬁeld, eating up the clock and sealing the win.

Running backs Ben Borges and William McCovey ﬁnished with a combined 213 rushing yards. As a team, Del Norte averaged 5.4 yards per carry. Rice passed for 40 yards and ran for 31 more with the two scores.

Del Norte’s defense limited Oakland Tech to just 108 total yards, as the Warriors defeated the

Bulldogs for the second year in a row.

“We are playing together as a team,” LaFazio said. “Good practices lead to good games.”

Friday’s game will be homecoming, against a team that dominated the Big Four Conference for years, but has fallen on hard times.

Eureka comes in with a losing record, after posting a 0-10 mark in 2023.

“That record is misleading,” LaFazio said. “Eureka has played some good teams. And they always play us tough. It’s a big game for both teams.”

Del Norte won both times the two teams played last season, shutting out the Loggers 21-0 and 6-0. Over the past 20 seasons, Eureka holds a 14-13 edge on the Warriors, but Del Norte has won seven of the past eight contests.

“We’ll be ready for them,” LaFazio said. “But we know they will be ready for us, too.”

The Big Four Conference season will begin next week, as the Warriors play host to Fortuna on Saturday, Oct. 25. Del Norte will then travel to Eureka to take on the Loggers on Saturday, Nov. 2, with the regular season coming to a close with a road trip to St. Bernard’s High for a 2PM game Oct. 9.

tact with multiple people, friends and family up until the evening of Monday, Sept. 16 when his phone records abruptly stopped just before 8PM. He left his animals, cell phone, keys, driver’s license, cigarettes and vehicle in his camp. Shawna continues, “ At this time we have no known whereabouts of his location; he may be in a mental health crisis and it is possible he has become disoriented and possibly been wandering about somewhere.” There have been multiple sightings of him in Crescent City and Grants Pass.

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camped at the ﬁrst campsite on the left, on Shelly Creek with his two dogs and cat. According to his family, Eric may have traveled into Hiouchi to the store, O’brien Market or into Crescent City, based on his cell phone records and cell Tower pings. Eric had been in daily con-

Eric is 5’4 with a slight build, perhaps about 120 lbs.

Sheriff Garrett Scott reports Search and Rescue continues to search the area with canine and drone service but laments the missing camper may have left the primary area of search. The Sheriff did not rule out the possibility Eric Campbell may have met foul play.

If you believe you’ve seen Eric Campbell, please contact the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce at (707) 464-4191.

Courtesy photo Thomas “Eric” Campbell.

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Search and Rescue at Shelly Creek Campground

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Public Notices 999

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION As required by the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Fisheries Restoration Grant Program is providing Public Notice of the completion of a Mitigated Negative Declaration forits proposed project to enhance the capability of streams to produce anadromous salmonids by maintaining, restoring, and improving stream habitat essential to salmonid production.

Implementation Project Locations: Various streams in Humboldt, Mendocino, Del Norte, Siskiyou, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Sonoma, Marin, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

Description of Project:

(707) 834-0626 (Northern Region); Mr. Matt Erickson, Environmental Scientist, at (707) 210-7007 (Bay Delta Region); Ms. Suzanne Deleon, Senior Environmental Scientist, at (831) 233-8593(Central Region); or, Mr. Kyle Evans, Senior Environmental Scientist, at (562) 342-7186 (South Coast Region). Published 10/16/2024, Triplicate 401594

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

Retirement/Asst Living 801 Available For Rent 800

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3 Bed, 2 bath, 3 car garage, on 1/3-acre quiet lane in Crescent City. $2500/mo + utilities + sec deposit. Pets ok. 707-464-3725

In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Curry County Case No. 24PB08834 In the Matter of the Estate of Donald Peter Hayes, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Donald Peter Hayes died May 22, 2024, and that by order of the above-entitled Court, the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached to the Personal Representative at 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, Oregon 973013732 / Post Ofﬁce Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 97308-2247, within four months after the date of publication of this notice, or said claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding are advised that additional information may be obtained from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative. Melissa M. Norwood-Smith Personal Representative Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt, LLP Attorneys for the Personal Representative 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, Oregon 973013732 / Post Ofﬁce Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 973082247 Published: 10/16/2024, Pilot 402069

This project will use grant funds approved by the California Legislature to initiate activities that are designed to restore salmon and steelhead habitat in coastal streams and watersheds that historically produced large populations of salmon and steelhead. The replacement of barrier culverts with bridges or natural stream bottom culverts will allow adult and juvenile salmonids access to additional spawning and rearing habitat. The installation oﬁnstream structures will recruit and sort spawning gravel for adult salmon and steelhead and create summer rearing pools and over-wintering habitat for juveniles.

The mitigated negative declaration can be accessed online at https://www.wildlife. ca.gov/Grants/FRGP/ MND. It is also available for review upon request at California Department of Fish and Wildlife offices: 1010 Riverside Drive, West Sacramento, CA 95691; the Northern Regional office: 1455 Sandy Prairie Ct, Suite J, Fortuna, CA 95540; the Bay Delta Regional office: 3633 Westwind Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403; the Central Regional office: 20 Lower Ragsdale Dr., Suite 100, Monterey, CA 93940; and the South Coast Regional office: 4556 Lampson Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720. please contact Mr. Timothy Chorey at (916) 838-0760 to arrange a viewing.

The review period for the mitigated negative declaration starts October 11, 2024 and ends on November 25, 2024. Please submit comments via email to FRGP@wildlife. ca.gov or via regular mail to: Mr. Timothy Chorey, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Watershed Restoration Grants Branch, Fisheries Restoration Grant Program, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 942442090. Comments must be received by November 25, 2024. For additional information contact: Mr. Trevor Tollefson, Senior Environmental Scientist at

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Del Norte’s Community Thrift Store 1440 Parkway Drive Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a corporation Rggistered Owner(s): Del Norte Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 9/30/2024 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed:/s/ Wesley Nunn This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/30/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20240082

Published: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6/2024, Triplicate 401821

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Wier’s Mortuary Chapel, Wier’s Crematory 408 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a corporation Registered Owner(s): BFG Wier’s Mortuary The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed on: 7/20/2024 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a ﬁne not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Michael Schimmel This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/27/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240081 Published: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, and 11/6/2024, Triplicate 401839

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Soterios Dionysios Krongos AKA Sam Krongos, Decedent

Case Number: PB247066

To all heirs, beneﬁciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Soterios Dionysios Krongos AKA Sam Krongos.

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

The petition for probate requests that: Dan S. Krongos 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: October 18, 2024 Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

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 Publish: 10/2, 10/9, and 10/16/2024, Triplicate 401117 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Petition of: Hector Lopez CASE NO. CVPT20221080 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Hector Lopez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Hector Arbe Lopez to Proposed name: Quetzalcoatl Ehekatl 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: 10/25/2024 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1 The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: August 28, 2024 /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court Published: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, and 10/16/2024, Triplicate 400762

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as:

Mandy B Beauty Enterprises 3535 Movie Ln Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a corporation

Registered Owner: Amanda Buechner

The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed on: 8/15/2024 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a ﬁne not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Amanda Buechner

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/13/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20240077 Published: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, and 10/16 Triplicate 400802

NOTICE OF SALE OF MANUFACTURED DWELLING PURSUANT TO ORS 90.425

The following manufactured home is abandoned: one 1991 Guerd manufactured dwelling, serial number GDST0R419013792, Home ID number 263622, Plate Number X210564, address 17766 Rainbow Rock Road, Brookings, OR 97415. The former tenants are Howard Edgar Phillips and Thomas Edward Amsden. The sale will be by private written bidding. The last date written bids will be accepted is 11:59 p.m. on October 25, 2024. Written bids should be delivered to Christine Valentini at the following address: 565 Weller Lane, Ashland, OR 97520. The name and telephone number of the person to contact to inspect the manufactured home is Christine Valentini, 541-261-5909. Published: 10/16 and 10/23/2024, Pilot 402024

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: GENEVIEVE MARION WILSON, Deceased.

Case No.: 24PB08740 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Michael Dean Flynn 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 Representative, Jennifer E. Nicholls of BROPHY SCHMOR LLP. Dated and first published October 16, 2024. Personal Representative: Michael Dean Flynn Published: 10/16/2024, Pilot 402134

Notice Of Sale

In accordance with the provisions of the California Uniform Commercial Code & section 798.56a(e) of the California Civil Code, there being due & unpaid storage for which Northcrest MHC, LLC is entitled to a lien as Warehouseman on the 1977 Kaufman/ Broad mobilehome, Decal No. AAC8587, located at 1950 Northcrest Dr. #71 Crescent City, CA 95531, held on account of Craig Molina & Brandi Nored, [REGISTERED OWNERS, LEGAL OWNERS, JUNIOR LIENHOLDERS] & due notice having been given to the parties known to claim an interest therein & the time speciﬁed in such notice for payment of such charges having expired, notice is hereby given that the 1977 Kaufman/Broad mobilehome will be sold at public auction on October 23, 2024 at 10:00AM at 1950 Northcrest Dr. #71 Crescent City, CA 9553. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that payment must be made by certiﬁed funds within seven (7) days of the date of sale, & at the time the mobilehome is removed from the premises. The mobilehome & contents must be removed from the premises within seven (7) days of the date of sale. Any purchaser of the mobilehome will take it subject to any liens pursuant to Health and Safety Code §18116.1. Dated: 10/9/2024 [& 10/16/2024] Northcrest MHC, LLC 6653 Embarcadero Drive, Ste C Stockton, CA 95219 /s/ Bruce Davies Bruce Davies, Authorized Agent Published: 10/9 and 10/16/2024, Triplicate 401055

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Seaside Duplex 224 3rd St. Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual

Registered Owner(s): William Crowell

The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed on: 9/30/2024

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

Signed:/s/ William Crowell

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/30/2024

Alissia D. Northrup

County Clerk-Recorder

Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20240083

Published: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, and 11/6/2024, Triplicate 401822

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Best Western Plus Northwoods Inn 655 Highway 101 South Crescent City, CA 95531

Mailing address: 7615 SW Beveland Street Tigard, OR 97223

This Business is conducted by: a limited partnership

Registered Owner(s): Jaya LLC

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

Signed:/s/ Harish S. Patel

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/23/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240078

Published: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, and 11/6/2024, Triplicate 401831

LIEN SALE

HARBOR MINI STORAGE

A lien sale will be held on November 7, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., with a preview at 10:00 a.m. at Harbor Mini Storage, 97879 Shopping Center Rd., Brookings, OR 97415, on the following unit: UNIT NO. 15 \emdash Misc. household, furniture, tools, personal effects.

BELONGING TO: Tyler Betnar P O Box 752 Brookings, OR 97415 s/ Premier Ocean Properties, LLC, agent for Owner

Published: 10/16 and 10/23/2024, Pilot 401917

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Brightside Wash 1865 Railroad Avenue Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company Registered Owner(s): Brightside Services, LLC

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/ Matthew Paquette

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/4/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240086

Published: 10/16, 10/23, 11/6, and 11/13, Triplicate 402070

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the following Fictitious Business Name(s): Wier’s Mortuary Chapel, Wier’s Crematory 408 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531

The ﬁctitious business name referred to above was ﬁled on: 10/10/2023 in the County of Del Norte. Original File #: 20230104

This business is conducted by: a corporation 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/ Josef Swiderski, President, Wier’s Mortuary Chapel

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/27/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240080

Published: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, and 10/30/2024, Triplicate 401793

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION / LIEN SALE NOTICE HEREBY IS GIVEN that a mobilehome registered to LAWRENCE ORCUTT, in which ANDREW MAPLES and BETHANY INGRAM are interested parties, and described as a 1970 FLEETWOOD mobilehome, Decal Number LBI5981, Serial Number S2757, Label/Insignia Number A377707, and stored on property owned by Spruce Haven, LLC (“Spruce Haven MHP”), at 200 Waldo Street, Crescent City, CA 95531, Del Norte County (speciﬁcally, those goods located/stored at 245 Waldo Street, Space #55 within the park), will be sold by public auction at the Spruce Haven MHP on October 31, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. and such succeeding sale days as may be necessary, and the proceeds of the sale will be applied to the satisfaction of the lien, including the reasonable charges of notice, advertisement, and sale, as well as costs and attorney’s fees pursuant to contract, statute, and/or law. This sale is by public auction on a certiﬁed funds basis (money orders, cashier’s or traveler’s checks only). Must have money order(s), cashier’s/ traveler’s check(s) made payable to Spruce Haven, LLC to participate/bid. NO cash, NO personal checks, NO business checks, NO guarantees or letters of credit allowed. NO exceptions. Payment is due and payable immediately following the sale. The mobilehome and/or contents are sold as is, where is, with no guarantees. Spruce Haven MHP reserves all rights. This sale is conducted under the authority of California Civil Code § 798.56a and Commercial Code §§ 7209-7210.

DATED: September 19, 2024 /S/ Stephanie D. Rice LAW OFFICES OF JOSEPH W. CARROLL, P.C. Attorney for Spruce Haven, LLC 610 Fulton Avenue, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 443-9000 CNS-3857263# Published: 10/9 and 10/16/2024, Triplicate 401762

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Barbara Ann Schnacker Case Number: PB247071 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Barbara Ann Schnacker A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Timothy Schnacker and Charles Schnacker, in the Superior Court of California, County of Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: Timothy Schnacker and Charles Schnacker 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 25, 2024 Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

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

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

Published: 10/9, 10/16, and 10/23/2024, Triplicate 401752

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of previous file # 20190019 due to publication requirements not met on previous filing. Registered Owner(s): Sharjo, LLC

5451 Industrial Way Benicia, CA 94510 This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company, State of California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 10/25/2022. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows

to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Francisco Vega, COO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/5/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240074

Published: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, and 10/30/2024, Triplicate 401683

DEL NORTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2024- 003

The Del Norte County Fireworks Ordinance

At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Board of Supervisors will vote on the Del Norte County Fireworks Ordinance. This Ordinance creates a mechanism for the County

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(October 4, 2024) — The American Red Cross urgently needs volunteers now following Hurricane Helene. There are more than 1,200 Red Cross disaster responders working around the clock to provide safe shelter, comfort and support for people facing unimaginable destruction across the Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida.

People affected by Hurricane Helene need urgent help now, and we can’t do this alone.

When Help Can’t Wait.

In the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida, the Red Cross is managing shelters where residents can get hot meals and emotional support. In these same areas, emergency response vehicles deployed from all over the country are on the roads providing meals and critical supplies as families begin to cleanup their homes. Our work has just begun and already, with the support of our partners, the Red Cross has provided tens of thousands of overnight shelter stays, meals and snacks.

More than 200 Red Cross reuniﬁcation team members are working to reconnect loved ones despite connectivity challenges. We’ve received more than 3,000 requests for help and that number continues to grow. Affect-

ed communities are facing different struggles, and the timeline for recovery and what support they need will be different. Each day, we are working tirelessly to reach more neighborhoods as conditions improve.

In the Carolinas, we’re working with state taskforces to coordinate feeding efforts to help ensure communities are getting the help they need. And in Florida, the Red Cross is helping to assess residential damage.

“As of yesterday, the California Gold Country Region has deployed 32 Red Crossers to the Southeast to provide care, comfort and hope to those impacted by Hurricane Helene. We anticipate this relief effort will last for months creating countless opportunities to volunteer here locally, as well as in the communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.”

-Caedy Minoletti, Northern California Chapter Executive Director How You Can Help. We know that people are generous and want to do everything they can to help after a disaster. Our ﬁrst priority is to provide shelter and support to those affected.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of others, consider putting on a red vest and joining us. Hurricane season is

Helene

far from over and the Southwest and California are forecast to have an above-normal wildfire risk this fall. If you would like to volunteer with the Red Cross, visit redcross.org/ volunteer to learn more about volunteer opportunities. Just like the people served by the Red Cross, we’re proud our volunteers represent a wide array of cultures, backgrounds, ages, gender identities, lifestyles and beliefs. Everyone is welcome. Financial donations are the quickest and best way to help those who need it most. Financial donations for Hurricane Helene enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster. Donations of clothing and household items divert resources away from our mission, whereas financial donations can be used right away to directly help those affected, such as replacing lost items like prescription medications or reading glasses. You can help by making a financial donation by visiting redcross. org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or texting the word HELENE to 90999.

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The Red Cross is working to restock critically needed blood products after the cancellation of blood drives across the

to enforce California’s ban on “dangerous fireworks”, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 12500, et seq., through the County’s administrative citation process, in order to encourage and obtain compliance with State and County laws for the benefit and protection of the entire community. Additionally, the Ordinance updates Sections 12.10.50 and 12.10.60 of the Del Norte County Code to ban all ban all types of fireworks, whether “dangerous” as defined by California Health and Safety

Code Section 12505, or “safe and sane” as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 12529, within all Del Norte County campgrounds and parks. A full copy of the ordinance is available for review in the Board of Supervisors office at 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA during normal business hours. Dated: 10/08/2024

Samantha Burtch, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of Del Norte Published: 10/16/2024, Triplicate 402120

Southeast, causing more than 2,500 blood donations to go uncollected. In the aftermath of Helene, patients are ﬁghting their own battle. Those outside the affected areas are encouraged to schedule a blood donation appointment now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or using the Blood Donor App to help restock the shelves. How To Find Help

Hundreds of people are still missing, but with connectivity destroyed throughout the affected area, many may not be able to communicate with loved ones. If you are trying to connect with someone because of Hurricane Helene, the Red Cross may be able to help. If you’re searching for a family member affected by the storm, please complete the form at this link for the state where they live: https://rdcrss.org/3TQPblL. Please provide as much detail as you can — the more you provide, the better we can assist. Red Cross Reuniﬁcation teams are working as quickly as possible to help families reconnect with their loved ones after Hurricane Helene. This is a difﬁcult time for everyone affected. It’s important to take care of yourself and reach out for help if you need someone to talk to. The Red Cross has disaster mental health workers available at many

locations. If you or a loved one needs help, reach out through the Disaster Distress Helpline for free 24/7 multilingual support by calling or texting 1-800985-5990. Be patient with yourself and those around you. People may need some time to put their feelings and thoughts in order. About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies

about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonproﬁt organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU to the following blood and apheresis donors who have reached NEW HEIGHTS in September 2024! Ask about donating Platelets by calling Kylee at the Blood

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Who Was Winston Luttrell?

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

On the evening of Monday, September 23, Winston Luttrell unexpectedly left our World. The 56 year old semi-trailer trucker, was riding his Harley southbound on Highway 101 at Mouth of the Smith River Road when he slammed into a vehicle driven by Shakiyla Bryant of Smith River. She was attempting to merge into the northbound 101.

Winston Luttrell never had a chance to avoid this tragic event.

The driver Bryant is a twice- convicted (DUI) driving under the inﬂuence individual who was arrested at the scene by the California Highway Patrol after she blew a .18 blood/ alcohol. The legal limit is .08.

Who was Winston Luttrell? His family shared a snapshot of a very special person.

Sister Charleen Luttrell shared her older brother Winston’s life. “I am unfortunately now the

oldest ( sibling) when my brother was killed. He was a truck driver, a father of three and so many more called him Dad. He was rough and tough around the edges but he had a kind heart. He would help anyone in need. Our family is from Klamath Falls, and we were raised by a single mom. Winston helped to keep us in the meat. He was a wonderful hunter. Mom moved from town to town. We had a tough childhood but we all remained very close.

Winston loved the ocean and the Redwoods and hoped to make his permanent home in Crescent City because our mother loved the ocean and the Redwoods. Winston would live in the forest if he could.

Winston was also a recovering drug addict. Winston had a problem self-medicating when he was younger. He had his (commercial) CDL for over 15 years. Our family was like a tribe.”

The Luttrell tribe was affectionately called the

Wolf pack tribe. Sister Charlene said Winston evolved to become a very ﬁne man. He sent money to his dad every month (Winston’s mom passed away in 2017). He

took in children who didn’t have fathers in their lives. His hobbies included the chipping of arrowheads, making jewelry, traveling, and making moonshine, though never consummed his concoctions. I’m so happy Winston sent me beaded feathers before

he left. He had so many friends.

“Winston lived in Crescent City. He loved his life and his family and we loved him,” lamented broken-hearted Sharleen. Winston Luttrell was truly unique. Sharleen Luttrell muses,

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Daily:

• Crescent City Art. 1228 2nd St., Crescent City: Wednesday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Member art exhibits at the Del Norte County Library, the Smith River Library, Sutter Coast Hospital Infusion Center, and in the Main Hall at Sutter Coast Hospital. For more information, call 707460-1414.

• Crescent Harbor Art Gallery. 140 Marine Way: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, Tuesday – Saturday and 11:30 am – 7:00 pm on the ﬁrst Friday of each month. For more information call 707464-9133 or visit crescentharborgallery.com.

Wednesdays

• Men’s Group, 920 C Street, Crescent City: 6:30 pm. Led by Keith B. Rigby, LCSW. Call (541) 941-4209 for more information or if you plan to attend.

Fridays

• Crescent Harbor Art Gallery “Date Night”, 140 Marine Way: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Saturdays • Lyceum of Universal Teachings of Earth’s An-

cestors Saturday Morning Meditation. Crescent City and zoom: 900 am – 10:00 am. For more information and to participate Contact info@lutea.org or 530-4194827.

Mondays

• Women’s Wellness Talking Circle Online: 7:00 pm. For more information and to participate Contact info@lutea.org or 530-4194827

• Drawing Group, Crescent Harbor Art Gallery, 140 Marine Way: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Open to the public as well as members. To take part, you must bring your own materials (sketch pads or drawing pads) and equipment (pens or pencils).

Wednesday, October 16

• Del Norte Republican Party Central Committee Monthly General Meeting, Del Norte Republican Headquarters, 290 I St: 6:00 pm. Event Details: Monthly meeting. Get involved.

Thursday, October 17

• Fritz Gearhart and David Korevaar classical music concert, presented by the Redﬁsh Music Festival, Crescent City Cultural Cen-

ter, 1001 Front St: 7:00 pm. Renowned violinist Fritz Gearhart and acclaimed pianist David Korevaar come together for a captivating concert. Their program will include Ludwig van Beethoven’s dramatic “Pathétique” Sonata, Livingston Gearhart’s evocative “Four Pieces for Violin and Piano,” and Gabriel Faure’s enchanting Sonata for Violin and Piano. For more concert and ticket information, please visit redﬁshmusicfestival.com. Tickets are $20 at the door and through Eventbrite. Children under 18 are always free.

Saturday, October 19

• Healing Religious Hurts: Stories and Tips to Find Love and Peace book signing by author Joanie Lindenmeyer, SeaFront Bakery, 1348 Front Street: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Joanie’s other books; book one and a best seller, Nun Better: An Amazing Love Story and book two Joyously Free! Stories and Tips to Live your Truth as LGBTQ+ People, Parents and Allies co-authored with Elizabeth Atkins, will also be available. Visit twosisterswriting. com for more information

“My heart

broken,

can’t breath at times. I miss him so much.” Winston Luttrell (19682024) was cremated. And his remain were sent to the Luttrell family home in Miles City, Montana.

Photos provided by the Luttrell family Winston Luttrell (1968-2024)

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This is an appeal to all Del Norte County residents

During this election, there has been an increase in yard sign theft. This has been a problem for Democrats with Harris signs and Republicans with Trump signs.

As the leaders of the local Democratic and Republican Parties, we may not see eye to eye on many issues, but we are united on this point: stealing or vandalizing campaign signs is a crime!

While you might not share your neighbors’ preference for a candidate, it’s important to honor their right to voice their opinions.

If you notice a political sign has been stolen or witness someone tampering with or stealing one, please report the incident to the Police (City) or Sheriff’s (County) Department.

Please tell your family, friends, and neighbors to express their opinion by voting, not by committing crimes.

Tonya Pearcey, Chairwoman, Del Norte County Republican Party

Kevin Hendrick, Chair, Del Norte County Democratic Party