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Property insurance moratorium declared

Commissioner puts the brakes on casualty carriers pulling out of fire zones

“An insurer shall not cancel or refuse to renew a policy of residential property located in any ZIP code within or adjacent to the fire perimeter, for one year after the declaration of a state of emergency per Government Code 8558, based solely on the fact the insured structure is located in an area in which a wildfire

has occurred.”

The moratorium affects the following zip codes within the Smith River Complex and include 95531, 95532, 95568, 95546, 95548, 95556, 95567, 95568 and 96039.

The moratorium also includes all residential properties within the Happy Camp Complex Fire

Returning for unfinished business

BY STEPHANIE BRADLEY

For The Triplicate

The rim-to-rim-to rim hike

(R3) in Arizona’s Grand Canyon is well- known to seasoned outdoor adventurers as a meaningful achievement. The beautiful vistas of this natural wonder attract nearly 5 million tourists, annually but only about one percent

hike to the bottom. Of those, upwards of 250 require rescue mid-hike and the Grand Canyon claims an average of 12 lives per year. Those who achieve a successful R3 and live to tell about it can take home more than bragging rights. Some find greater meaning and purpose through the monumental effort. Crescent

City’s David Lee Hatton II didn’t finish the R3 on his first attempt this past March, but he did come away from the experience with a fantastic story and indelible connection with a new band of brothers.

“I prayed for my life to be saved and this group of men found me out of nowhere. It was like divine intervention,” says

David.

Last winter, the now 19-yearold had started the R3 (down the South Rim) with a friend, only to face the hike alone after the friend turned back. Determined to complete the task, Hatton forged ahead. He was caught by the frigid weather and soaked

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Warriors roll over McKinleyville

that burned recently. The moratorium mandate must offer to rescind any notices of cancellation or non-renewable since the August 29 emergency declarations. A consumer hot line about this bulletin is available and property owners may call 800-927-4357 for any questions.

At Harbor, lack of disclosure raises more questions than answers

BY ROGER GITLIN The Triplicate

At the Tuesday Crescent City Harbor Commission meeting, Comptroller Thomas Zickergraf conducted his periodic presentation on Harbor finances. Zickergraf shared the current balance of the combined harbor balances is $509,118 as of mid-September. The figure represents an $111,000 decrease from last year. Zickergraf reported $324,000 is enroute to the CCHD from various grants but the CCHD is still missing the $252,000 from Renewable Energy Capital and principal Alex Lemus from income derived from the ground-lease on the two closed harbor RV parks.

Understandably, the financial figures can be easily misunderstood but the failure to explain the problem to the public is troubling. The Harbor District is a public agency and it obligated to keep the public well-informed.

The Lemus group and the CCHD are apparently in a legal squabble on who pays who and how much.

When it came time for public questions and comments, The Triplicate editor asked relevant questions about the status of this closed session item, and it took a little more than the three minute per questioner time frame. Commissioner Brian Stone interrupted the editor’s public inquiry and complained the questioning exceeded the 180-second discourse and was delaying the meeting’s agenda. The Triplicate editor asked the following questions before the Stone interruption:

• When does the commission plan to discuss the nature of the misunderstanding with Renewable Energy Capital? Harbormaster Tim Petrick attempted to answer this question but was cut off by Stone’s interruption.

The Del Norte High School football team cruised to a 48-18 win over McKinleyville on Friday to improve to 2-2 on the season. The Warriors jumped out to a 21-0 lead after one quarter and never looked back while taking the victory.

• Have Harbor attorneys Best, Best and Krieger been compensated for their defense of the Fashion Blacksmith arbitration hearing?

• Fashion Blacksmith awaits Superior Court certification of its $1.2 million

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After being rescued by a group of hikers attempting the difficult R3 hike at the Grand Canyon, David Lee Hatton II was taken to Phantom Menace, where he was safely taken out of the canyon. Hatton has returned to the canyon to attempt the hike again.

Photos courtesy of Nicole Burshem

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

Daily:

50’s – 70’s European sports car club membership drive

Do you own a 1950’s - 1970’s style European sports car? Come and join our local car club!

We hail from Del Norte and Curry Counties. We do all things concerning vintage European cars.

So, join the entourage!

If interested contact Chuck at the Del Norte Triplicate 707-460-6726.

Crescent City Art featured artists of the month

Member art exhibits include spray paint artist Spencer Bishop at the Del Norte County Library, watercolor artist Pauline Lodolini at the Smith River Library, and an exhibit of various artists at the Sutter Coast Hospital Infusion Center and in the Main Hall at Sutter Coast Hospital. For more information, call 707-460-1414.

DNACA’s Art in Public

Places presents Jonnel Covault 2nd floor mezzanine of the CEC Airport, 1650 Dale Rupert Rd: 6:00 am –8:00 pm

Featuring Jonnel’s expert artistic works, the exhibit is free to view. For more information, visit dnaca.net.

Crescent Harbor Art

Gallery featured artist Mary Saile 140 Marine Way: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, Tuesday –Saturday

Mary enjoys exploring acrylic paint pouring techniques, including the creation of her own unique beach style and jellyfish series. For more information call 707-464-9133 or visit crescentharborgallery.com.

Photography of Bob Mize Gallery of Arts & Culture, 175 H Street: Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 am –6:00 pm. Bob is a local artist who celebrates the Western United States in his images, which are widely collected. His subjects include flora, fauna, and landscapes. For further information call (707) 464-4745.

Wednesday, October 4

Painting with Carol Long Crescent City Art, 1228 2nd St.: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join accomplished artist and teacher Carol Long to learn how to paint with oils and/or acrylics. Classes are “drop in” style.

Thursday, October 5 –Saturday October 7 North Coast Stand Down Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale

The event is for all veterans; however, the focus of the services being provided are aimed at homeless and indigent veterans.

If a veteran is interested in attending, they must come by the Veterans Services Office located inside the Veterans Memo-

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rial Building and sign-up. The deadline for sign-ups

Tuesday, but exceptions can be made. Contact Ramsey Williamson, 707-464-2154 for more information.

Friday, October 6 First Friday Downtown Crescent City Kicking off Sea Cruise weekend with Show & Shine Jarabe Mexicano “Fiesta en Familia” concert Betty Green Event Center, Elk Valley Casino, 2021 Elk Ranch Rd.: 7:00 pm.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with Jarabe Mexicano’s eclectic mix of genres ranging from Mexican Folk, Tex-Mex to Latin Rock, Trío Romántico, and popular Cumbia sounds. Tickets are available at Del Norte Office Supply or online at DNACA.Eventbrite. com. For more information contact 707-464-1336 or office@dnaca.net.

Saturday, October 7 Juried Art Show Crescent Harbor Gallery, 140 Marine Way

Two-dimensional works of art (wet or dry medium). Over $1,000 in prizes - grand prize $500. Go to: https:// crescentharborgallery.com or call 707-464-9133.

Monday, October 9

Women’s Wellness Talking Circle

Online: 7:00 pm

For more information and to participate Contact info@ lutea.org or 530-419-4827.

Friday, October 13 Jaca Concert Crescent Elk Auditorium: 7:00 pm

The duo Wesley Ferreira (clarinet) and Jaxon Williams (guitar) will play music which reflects the versatility of their instruments. Their program includes works by Mozart, Duke Ellington, and others, as well as Celtic music. This is the opening concert of the Del Norte-Curry Community Concert Association’s season. For information, visit: musicintheredwoods.com.

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arbitration victory over the Harbor District.

Petrick finally disclosed to the public, the CCHD $1 million liability policy (less the $10,000 deductible) has paid the Best, Best and Kreiger and related consulting attorneys for legal efforts, during the four-day arbitration hearing.

The harbor declined to reveal the fees derived to compensate the harbor’s legal team from the harbor’s insurance carrier.

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while stranded in the canyon snow with his body temperature falling rapidly. The clock ticking as he braved the elements, he reached the Manzanita rest area only to find the Park Service Ranger residence was only seasonably staffed and not yet open. Hatton found a bathroom and wisely stripped off his wet cotton clothing. As far as David knew, no help was coming.

Luckily for David, another group was out on the frosty trails. A band of 13 men was attempting the R3 at that moment. The group was led by three founders of Man Made, former Colorado Rockies pitcher Josh Kalinowski, U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Jimmy Kleager and retired U.S. Navy SEAL and Sniper School instructor William Branum. The three leaders and their clients had been training for this adventure for weeks-yet everyone was caught off-guard when they heard cries for help in the dark as they reached Manzanita.

That’s when they found Hatton, dangerously cold, shivering in his underwear in the rest-station bathroom. According to Man Made’s Kleager, Hatton was wise to strip down after his cotton gear got soaked.

“In the adventure world, there’s a saying, ‘cotton kills’ because as soon as it gets wet, it wicks the heat from the body. Wearing wool or other technical clothing is preferable, but for David it was too late. Even in underwear, a person is in a better situation than they’d be with wet clothes sucking out body heat. I’m just glad we could help him in time,” Kleager said.

The group of heroes (via radio) contacted park rangers and saved David Hatton’s life escorting him back to the Ranger Station at Phantom Ranch.

David has completely recovered and is eager to return to the canyon that nearly claimed his life. On October 2 he rejoined his rescuers turned mentors and began an attempt to conquer the R3 once and for all. The hike is expected to take 16 hours to complete.

David has been humbled by this ordeal. One might say it’s a hike to redemption.

“Exposure is no joke,” he said. “The situation could have gone so much worse. Another couple of hours and I wouldn’t have made it. I feel so incredibly lucky.”

David did not mince words about his excitement to return to the Grand Canyon with Man Made.

“You can say the R3 and I have unfinished business. Only this time, I’m not going it alone,” he said.

David Hatton’s closing comment on this experience, “Don’t accept failure as the enemy. Never give up. Never!”

Stephanie Bradley is the founder of Bradley Brand Management. Stephanie can be reached at bradleybrandmanagement@gmail.com

McGuire’s ‘Keep the Firehawks Flying Act’ heads to governor’s desk

Year after year, California’s firefighters battle wildfires that have grown larger, hotter and more extreme.

To battle these mega-fires, CAL FIRE planes and helicopters (the largest aerial firefighting fleet in the nation) need a quick supply of fuel to stay in the air and protect communities, suppress blazes and support firefighting crews on the ground.

Senate President Designee Mike McGuire’s critical legislation, SB 68, will ensure that CAL FIRE aircraft keeps flying by permitting aviation

remain hidden in the dark corners of the long-standing item within the closed session closet. Questions include:

• Will the Harbor fix the substandard Fashion Blacksmith building?

Arbitrators ordered repairs on the building by September 30. No work has been conducted by the CCHD, to date and the seven percent penalty will now begin. The public has no knowledge on the harbor’s intent.

• Will the Harbor continue its unsuccessful efforts to dredge the inner Harbor by October 31, as ordered by the arbitration panel? Again, the public has

fuel transport to continue beyond standard hours of operation during a declared state of emergency.

“Having enough aviation fuel for fire suppression aircraft is a critical part of California’s coordinated response to battling these ever growing massive mega-fires. But current state law makes it challenging for truck drivers to consistently transport aviation fuel when and where it’s needed most. If this legislation is signed, the California Highway Patrol through the development of new rules and

regulations, will make sure hardworking truckers keep hauling aviation fuel during state emergencies around the clock. We desperately need to keep Firehawks flying, protecting communities during our greatest times of need,” said Senator McGuire.

California currently relies on a patchwork of emergency waivers in order to keep these aviation fuel trucks rolling during disasters, but this legislation would automatically allow truck drivers to continue the delivery of this important resource - aviation fuel.

Marilyn Motchmann

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David Lee Hatton II at the Grand Canyon.

The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

Monday, 9/18/23:

• 2:49 am, bright lights/ disturbance, 300 block of Fred height Drive, Sheriff.

• 7:40 am, bike theft, 1400 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 9:20 am, threats, 300 block of M Street, Police.

• 10:46 am, custody issue, 1000 block of E Street.

• 11:24 am, fraud, 2700 block of Parkway Drive, Sheriff.

• 12:09 pm, fire, 900 block of Kern Street, Fire.

• 1:09 pm, animal abuse, 200 block of Del Monte Street, Sheriff.

• 1:18 pm, theft, 500 block of M Street, Police.

• 2:42 pm, neighbor issue, 200 block of Sherwood Lane, Sheriff.

• 6:44 pm, theft, 1000 block of Condor Street, Police.

• 9:31 pm, animal problem, 1500 block of Gainard Street, Police.

• 11:07 pm, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.

Tuesday 9/19/23:

• 5:14 am, animal issue, 2600 block of Lake Earl Drive.

• 10:35 am, theft, 1300 block of Harrold Street, Sheriff.

• 12:07 pm, dog issue, 300 block of Dayton,

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• 1:13 pm, fraud, 100 block of Annandale Court, Sheriff.

• 1:46 pm, theft, 400 block of Del Norte Street, Sheriff.

• 3:45 pm, vegetation fire, 14100 block of Oceanview Drive, Fire.

• 4:25 pm, harassment, 100 block of Dell Lane, Sheriff.

• 5:35 pm, neighbor issue, 700 block of Oak Road, Sheriff.

Wednesday, 9/20/23:

• 5:07 am, prowlers, 1800 block of Wildwood Lane, Sheriff.

• 5:33 am, ground fire, wooded area end of Arlington, Fire.

• 8:07 am, brush fire, Lake Earl and Purdy, Fire.

• 8:52 am, transient issue, the end of Waldo, Sheriff.

• 9:27 am, fire, 100 block of Klamath Circle, Fire.

• 9:41 am, missing person, Old Mill Road, Sheriff.

• 9:45 am, brush fire, Riverside, Police.

• 11:25 am, hit and run, 100 block of L Street, Police.

• 11:52 am, sexual assault, 2400 block of Howland Hill Road, Sheriff.

• 2:32 pm, dog issue, Pacific and E Street, Police.

• 5:23 pm, missing

person, 500 block of Lake Street, Sheriff.

• 7:46 pm, juvenile issue, Washington and Pebble Beach, Sheriff.

Thursday, 9/21/23:

• 11:31 am, threats, 700 block of E Street, Police.

• 12:07 pm, root fire, Water Tower and Washington, Sheriff.

• 2:10 pm, threats, 400 block of Devol Court, Sheriff.

• 3:20 pm, custody issue, 300 block of Buzzini Road, Sheriff.

• 3:45 pm, assault, 900 block of 3rd Street, Police.

• 4:47 pm, threats, 500 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 5:00 pm, assault, 300 block of Highway 169, Tribal Police.

• 5:01 pm, theft, 600 block of Macken Avenue, Sheriff.

• 5:42 pm, theft, 100 block of Klamath Boulevard, Tribal Police.

• 6:43 pm, fraud, 1500 block of Crescent Street, Sheriff.

• 6:44 pm, custody issue, 300 block of Madison, Sheriff.

Friday, 9/22/23:

• 10:24 am, neighbor dispute, 1300 block of Sandmann Road, Sheriff.

• 10:40 am, indecent exposure, 400 block of M Street, Police.

OBITUARIES

Laura Lee Throop was born in Crescent City, CA. on August 28, 1954, and passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023, surrounded by those who loved her dearly. Laura was 68 years old, and 5 days shy of her 69th birthday.

Laura was more fondly known by her loved ones as Schnookums, Mamacita, and Nannie. She was an extraordinary woman who was adored by everyone who knew her. She recently became a great grandmother and was extremely proud of the title. She poured her heart into her family and made sure those around her felt loved. She will be remembered for many wonderful things, but especially her gentle and loving soul.

Laura is preceded in

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death by her parents, Thelma and Bernard Governor, brothers Bernard Governor Jr., Gene Governor, Jack Governor, sisters Laverne Coplin, Sallie Maponoa, Mary Northern, and Lois Urquhart.

Laura is survived by her husband William Throop, daughter Karen Castro, son Phillip Moseley Jr., sister Margaret Swinger, grandchildren Karina Moseley, Alex Moseley, Kelly Osterholz, Allison Moseley, Charles Moseley, Phoebe Moseley, Maddie Moseley, Jack Moseley, and great grandson Jett Turner.

Laura was the matriarch of her family. She was loved immensely and will be sorely missed. Her family finds solace knowing she is now in heaven, reconnected with her family

• 12:23 pm, custody/restraining order issues, 1700 block of Arlington Drive, Sheriff.

• 12:30 pm, restraining order violation, 900 block of Pine Grove Road, Sheriff.

• 1:35 pm, theft, 600 block of Bertsch Avenue, Sheriff.

• 1:48 pm, fire, Maiden and Nelson, Fire.

• 5:43 pm, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 6:52 pm, juvenile 700 block of K Street, Police.

• 7:29 pm, juvenile issue, 600 block of Cessna Drive, Sheriff.

• 9:20 pm, theft, 1100 block of Keller Avenue, Sheriff.

Saturday, 9/23/23:

• 6:10 am, threats, 2400 block of Howland Hill Road, Sheriff.

• 7:17 pm, vehicle fire, 9900 block of Mill Creek Trailhead, Fire.

• 1:36 pm, structure fire, 3100 block of Lake Earl Drive, Fire.

• 2:21 pm, dog issue, 1300 block of Jordan Street, Sheriff.

• 2:44 pm, Stolen Property, Elk Valley and Iowa Street, Sheriff.

• 4:57 pm, shop lifter, 900 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 6:07 pm, Stalking 1400 block of California Street, Police.

that passed on before her, and watching over those of us left behind.

Celebration of Life Services were held at the Lake Earl Grange Hall on October 1, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel. Please sign the family’s online guest book at wiersmortuary.com

Follow the trash trail to the county land next to Walmart

BY ROGER GITLIN

The Triplicate

A county-owned land parcel next to the Walmart continues to be a magnet for trash. All one has to do is follow the trail of discarded chips packets, expended food and gum wrappers, plastic utensils, drink cups and shopping carts to recognize laws prohibiting trespassing and littering are not working and human disregard for these offenses continues to fester.

Over the years, volunteers have steadfastly cleaned up scores of tons

of trash several times only to see the property, hidden by lots of green growth, continue to be assaulted. Simply stated, there are no consequences for irresponsible folks who foul the community. The crimes are low level misdemeanors and rarely, if ever, are prosecuted.

2nd District Supervisor Valerie Starkey organized yet another clean-up several weeks back. As part of the Clean California program, Starkey brought together volunteers from Mission Possible Women led by Daphne Cortez, removed a dozen aban-

doned shopping carts from down in the ravine. Other volunteers included Rory McDonald, Mike Richter, Michael Duval and many Walmart employees, on and off-duty. Walmart provided refreshments. Recology Del Norte donated a large trash bin and hauled away the most recent dump of garbage. More than 1660 pounds of trash were removed. Starkey provided gift cards to all the hero volunteers. Regrettably, the vacant land has been trashed again.

Cal Trans built yet another fence and included

Jarabe Mexicano “Fiesta en Familia” concert

DNACA presents the incredible border sounds of Jarabe Mexicano, Friday October 6, at 7 p.m., at the Betty Green Event Center, inside the Elk Valley Casino Complex, 2021 Elk Ranch Rd., Crescent City. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with Jarabe Mexicano’s eclectic mix of genres ranging from Mexican Folk, Tex-Mex to Latin Rock, Trío Romántico, and popular Cumbia sounds. Their traditional Mariachi string instruments and Norteño-inspired drums complement dramatic vocals in English, Spanish, and even Spanglish. Tickets are available at Del Norte Office Supply in Crescent City, online at DNACA. Eventbrite.com, and any remaining tickets will be available at the door.

Performance Series Season Tickets now available DNACA is now offering Season Tickets for their 2023-24 Performance Series. When you purchase a Season Ticket you enjoy perks not available with a single concert ticket. New this year: half-season tickets! Choose any three concerts to attend, when you’re ready to attend. This Super-Sized season of six shows includes artists presenting Latin Rock/ Norteño, Holiday music with a Nordic twist, Piano,

Poetry, and Storytelling, Indigenous Folk/Rock, Celtic acoustic, and a fusion of drums, Japanese flute, and movement! More details and tickets available at dnaca.eventbrite.com.

Painting with Carol Long

Join accomplished artist and teacher Carol Long to learn how to paint with oils and/or acrylics. Classes are “drop in” style and held Wednesdays from Noon - 2 p.m. at Crescent City Art, 1228 2nd St., Crescent City. For more information, call 707-460-1414.

Crescent City Art Crescent City Art at 1228 2nd St., Crescent City, is open to the public Wednesday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The featured Artists of the Month are Dale and Marcia Morgan. Member art exhibits include spray paint artist Spencer Bishop at the Del Norte County Library, watercolor artist Pauline Lodolini at the Smith River Library, and an exhibit of various artists at the Sutter Coast Hospital Infusion Center and in the Main Hall at Sutter Coast Hospital.

Jonnel Covault Solo Art Exhibit

DNACA’s Art in Public Places program presents a solo art exhibit by artist Jonnel Covault, featuring Jonnel’s expert artistic

works. The exhibit will be displayed through January 17, 2024, at the 2nd floor mezzanine of the CEC Airport, 1650 Dale Rupert Rd, Crescent City. The exhibit is free to view, and can be viewed during the airport terminal’s hours: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. weekdays, 6 - 10 a.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 58 p.m. Sundays. For more information, visit dnaca. net.

Crescent Harbor Art Gallery Coast Redwoods Art Association, Crescent Harbor Art Gallery’s featured artist is Mary Saile. Mary enjoys exploring acrylic paint pouring techniques, including the creation of her own unique beach style and jellyfish series. The Gallery is located at 140 Marine Way in Crescent City, and is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information call 707-464-9133.

The Gallery of Arts & Culture

The Gallery of Arts & Culture at 175 H Street, is currently featuring the photography of Bob Mize. Bob is a local artist who celebrates the Western United States in his images, which are widely collected. His subjects include flora, fauna, and landscapes. The Gallery is open TuesdaySaturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Gallery is also open 5 - 7:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month.

a convenient walkway paralleling the 101 on-ramp at Washington Boulevard. The agency also added a safety crosswalk over Washington for pedestrians to access Walmart. From there, one simply follows the trash trail to the store.

Starkey asked her colleagues on the board to clear-cut the growth in an effort to remove the hiding spots for folks who are living within and creating these messes. Due to staff shortages, the cutting back of brush has yet to start.

Sheriff Garrett Scott,

whose job it is to enforce the no trespass ordinance, is unable to do so.

“We simply do not have the staff to maintain the property and provide law enforcement for the rest of the county,” Scott said.

Scott wants the area properly controlled and those who trespass should be fully prosecuted. The sheriff also reports his department is down 11 deputies.

“Larger counties and cities attract our law enforcement with big signing bonuses and higher

salaries. We lose good deputies because we cannot compete,” he said. The sheriff stated the department needs to up its salary schedules and be competitive.

Cutting back the heavy brush for open view helped the Department of Fish and Wildlife deter transients from occupying and trashing its property along South 101 over four years ago. The cutback has worked well.

Is the time now to give this county parcel a green cut?

Minges hired as city building inspector

BY RODNEY HARWOOD Special to the Triplicate

CRESCENT CITY –

What started as a search for warmer weather during one frozen Detroit winter turned into a nice career on the northern California coast.

Dan Minges started his construction career on a framing crew in Detroit, taking the harsh Michigan winters off.

He finally had enough and decided to make his way west, living a stint in Los Angeles before making his way up the coast to Crescent City.

Getting out of the construction side, he landed a job as the Del Norte County building inspector for 25 years. He had teachers and mentors along the way, guys like county inspector Stan Morris and Director of Public Works Ernie Perry, helping him hone his skills.

“I got a lot out of those guys. They didn’t just have one job,” Minges said with a laugh. “Stan taught me how to deal with the public.

“As building inspector, they either love you or they hate you. He guided me on how to be congenial, treat people with respect and not try and be a Mr. Know-It-All. I try to pass that along to the next guy. I tried to pass that along to one guy and he didn’t pay attention, and he’s not there

anymore.”

When he retired with the county, he had a chance to go to work as an interim building inspector with the city and the temporary job took on an extended stay through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now Minges will have that same opportunity to share the ins and outs of the trade with part-time building official Sean Rosenthal, who will start with the city on Oct. 2.

On Sept. 18, the Crescent City City Council approved and adopted Resolution No. 2023-67, authorizing the appointment of Minges to the Retired Annuitant Position of Building Inspector –Extra Help.

The title basically translates into Minges will transition from his temporary appointment as building inspector to the “Extra Help” retired annuitant position and help Rosenthal settle in.

Wier said.

“Sean doesn’t have the on-the-job experience, so he’ll be able to work under the tutelage of Dan until he gets required experience.

The first calls for development are starting to come in wanting to do something, so engaging with the current building inspector on what they need to submit, some of the rules and regulations on the building side - those two people are going to be key to our long-term development.”

The anticipated workload, Wier said, involves large multi-family construction projects, including the 27-unit new construction, 160-unit new construction, a 56-unit new construction, and 45-unit rehabilitation project, all of which are expected to be built in the next two years.

Minges just sort of smiled at the thought of the workload coming up.

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“Dan is going to help train Sean and give him the experience that he needs. He’ll also assist with the increased workload we’re expecting over the next several years with the housing projects we have on the horizon,” Crescent City City manager Eric

“A guy needs something to do,” he said, currently enjoying his vacation down in Oceanside. “I enjoy what I do or I wouldn’t do it. Part of me working for the city is being able to give back to the city that’s been good to me.

“To be able to give back to the community is a good thing.”

Trash is seen strewn across county-owned land next to Walmart. Despite a cleanup effort just weeks ago, trash is already filling up the vacant parcel.

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Thank you so much

I would like to give a shout out to one of our local businessmen, Danny Barnts at Del Norte Tire. Dan has been a consummate professional in our County for many years but has been especially awesome to myself, my difficult relatives and friends. He has always been patient and helpful no matter what automotive problem I or any of my ‘unique’ family members have had. Thank you Dan for all your years of tireless (pun intended) service to myself and all of Del Norte County. God bless you sir!

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Preserve the union

Regarding the Electoral College, Patricia J. Estlund of Crescent City went right to “the source,” the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention of 1787. She cites two arguments entered into the record on July 19. But on July 16, after much debate and deliberation, the delegates took action on a more foundational issue: they approved The Great Compromise, giving every state, large and small, an equal number of senators. This put into operation the principle that states are sovereign and have an equal place at the table in governance.

We don’t have a “Peoples’ President.” POTUS stands for “President of the United STATES.” The delegates were intent upon preserving the Union. I submit there has never been a greater need to do so than in 2021.

Roberta Schlechter Portland

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We must fund the government

By JARED HUFFMAN

Funding the government is one of the most basic responsibilities we have in Congress. However, as we approach the September 30th deadline for passing a government funding package, the most extreme faction of the House Republican Majority is sowing chaos. There is real, pressing work to do to make life better and more affordable for people in America, but instead, the majority is wasting time with political stunts and partisan games. Once again, MAGA Members of Congress are holding the government hostage with outlandish demands and a radical agenda. Essential services including health care, childcare, education, food assistance, and public safety need funding- not harsh cuts.

My Democratic colleagues and I want to keep the government open and pass a budget that puts people over politics. The American people will pay the price of a government shutdown. It would disrupt the livelihoods of hard-working families, interrupt critical government services, hurt small business, and endanger our national security. It’s simple: We cannot afford an extreme MAGA Republican shutdown. It’s time for Speaker McCarthy to get serious about governing, and I hope to see him start working across the aisle to get a budget passed for the American people.

Other Priorities I’m Working On:

• Protecting America’s Endangered Species: We recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of our country’s most successful environmental laws – the Endangered Species Act (ESA). As part of the festivities, I was honored with an award recognizing my efforts to protect the ESA. It was especially meaningful to have the Yurok Tribe celebrated among my fellow honorees for their incredible work to support our region’s iconic wildlife.

• Supporting the Shasta-Trinity National Forest: I have been championing legislation to help Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area managers get the consistent funding they need to improve outdoor recreation, boost the local economy, and maintain this regional treasure. I’m excited to share that it just passed out of the House by a unanimous vote. I’m looking forward to seeing my bill pass the Senate and head to President Biden’s desk for final passage.

• Advocating for Tribal Support: The Department of Justice recently launched a program across ten states to address the crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIP), and while this program is a critical step, I’m disappointed that California was excluded from the list of states receiving assistance. Senator Alex Padilla and I led a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting that the DOJ rectify this grave mistake and provide our Tribes with the support –and justice – they deserve.

• Restoring our Kelp Forests: Senator Jeff Merkley, Senator Angus King, and I introduced the Help Our Kelp Act to support and uplift the recovery of our kelp forests.

IN MY VIEW

Good government requires transparency

There is a stark difference between local government agencies in the way they manage and record public meetings.

City Council and Board of Supervisor meetings are run with professionalism. Agendas are posted in a timely manner and minutes are published promptly.

Smaller agencies may find it harder to meet all the requirements in scheduling legitimate public meetings, but the same rules apply regarding the rights of the public to be informed and involved with government decision making.

Good government requires open debate and transparent processes. Facilitating public involvement before decisions are made will often result in a better outcome. Elected officials and staff do not know everything and outside perspectives can be helpful. Through debate and discussion, the best ideas often will emerge.

It’s The Law

Not only are open meetings good policy, but it is also the law.

The Ralph M. Brown Act is the California law that requires open meetings for local legislative bodies. The ultimate purpose of the Act is to provide the public with an opportunity to monitor and participate in the decision-making process of local boards and commissions.

State law requires notification to inform the public in advance of any decision through a published meeting agenda. The proposed action needs to be described in enough detail that the average person can understand what decision might be made.

Know Your Rights

Every person has a right

By ROB PUDIM

Dozens of TVs, refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and abandoned cars had either been gunshot, torched or both.

This place of destruction was what some locals called “Carnage Canyon,” roughly 30 acres off Lefthand Canyon in Boulder County, Colorado.

It was a shocking sight, but was it unique? Think about your own nearby public lands.

This canyon’s history began with mountain biking. Sometime in early 2000, a mountain biker discovered the canyon and developed a trail through it. Then, more bikers came in droves and “motocrossers” also loved it, particularly because nobody was around making rules or telling them what to do.

Nobody complained to the Forest Service, the managing federal agency.

After them came people in Jeeps who liked to plow through mud, crawl over big rocks and climb up the sides of the canyon. They also widened the trail into a one-lane, eroded dirt road.

Still other folks figured the canyon was a great place to dispose of junk

to speak on any subject on the agenda. Each agency can set its own rules but it is standard practice to allow 3 minutes per agenda item. These rules should be applied equally to everyone. For regular meetings, the agenda must be posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting, listing the time and location. This is to allow the elected officials and the public sufficient time to review and research a topic that is scheduled to be discussed and voted on.

Under special circumstances the presiding officer or a majority of the Board may call a “special” meeting with 24-hour notice. However, if these short notice meetings are employed too often, this can deprive the public of the opportunity to prepare and participate in the debate.

Real Life Issues

This is more than an academic discussion of the rights and responsibilities of public participation. At a recent Harbor Commission meeting (9/19) I wanted to comment on a pending decision to have a “burnout” competition. I first heard about this at their September 5th meeting.

The proposal was to host an event where cars spin their tires on a fixed metal plate. I am not entirely sure how someone wins such a burnout competition, but I am guessing that whoever burns the most rubber, wins.

I was not sure how they voted at the September 5th meeting, so I looked for the minutes, but they were not published on the next agenda as is the norm. Without minutes of the prior meeting, I wasn’t sure if they voted to approve this event.

cars and appliances until the place began to resemble an open landfill. Target practice came next. Still, no one complained.

What else happened to this much-abused canyon? A murder and manhunt followed by a homeless people whose encampments were not healthy for what was left of the woods. Yet none of this was the cause for restoring the canyon to its original state.

Hey, there were no complaints! But here’s how erosion changed things. It brought water carrying large amounts of silt down past the canyon’s mouth and into Lefthand Creek. After the silt killed all the aquatic insects, the trout left. It was people who liked fishing for trout who demanded that the steam be fixed, and that meant the canyon had to be restored.

The Forest Service invited two nonprofit groups — Wild Lands Restoration Volunteers and Trail Ridge Road Runners — and Walsh Environmental Services to restore the canyon. Over seven years, bullet-ridden debris was hauled away and the squatters discouraged. But it took hundreds of volunteers to dam the erosion channels — one

What Did They Do?

This burnout competition was not on the agenda for the September 19th meeting so no further votes could be taken that day. I shared my concerns anyway. I alerted them to recent scientific studies that show that toxic chemicals, deposited by tires on our roads, run off into our watersheds and kill fish.

I reasoned that it makes no sense for the Harbor District to sponsor an event that might deposit tire waste into our harbor. The Harbor should be taking steps to protect fish, not harm them.

In response to my comment, one commissioner said that he was aware of these studies but that he “approved” this event because the organizers promised to contain the tire debris. Staff explained that this event was approved in concept but did not have final approval from the Commission. There is no record of this action.

Missing Minutes

Minutes should be kept recording the actions and votes at every government meeting. It is the best practice to publish these minutes at the next meeting so they can be approved or amended by the board. When minutes are published everyone can review actions that were taken. Without approved minutes there is no public record.

While I was objecting to the plan to burn rubber in the harbor, I also pointed out that the Harbor District was missing minutes from eight different meetings dating back to July. These minutes were never posted on a public agenda and have not been reviewed or approved by the Harbor Commission.

When the Harbor

President asked why these minutes had not been completed, staff explained that they were busy doing other things. This is unacceptable. Whether due to understaffing, incompetence or willful obfuscation, there is no excuse for not keeping the public record up to date.

Tune In Next week

I am not alleging that the Harbor District has violated any laws. What I am suggesting is that they should do better in keeping the public informed and involved. I recommend that the Harbor District commit to more open and accessible deliberations. Good government requires transparency.

In my next column I will have more to say about the happenings at the Harbor. I will describe other consequential actions that were taken at “special” meetings with only 24-hour notice. I will tell you the story about the Harbor lease approval that was rushed through at five separate meetings in sixteen days, including three “special” meetings with 24-hour notice. What was the hurry? Find out next week.

Kevin Hendrick is a 30year resident of Del Norte County. kevinjameshendrick@gmail.com

on public-land abusers

20 feet deep — and replant grass, shrubs and trees in the trashed roads and open areas.

Some areas had eroded so steeply that a person could stand upright, reach out and touch the ground. Hay bales used to mulch grass seeds would tumble down the slope like bison stampeding over a cliff.

But one problem remained and it was a big one: target shooting. A number of “near misses” made many shooters uneasy. There were also five documented shootings involving Forest Service employees and 10 complaints from area residents about flying bullets too close for comfort.

When the Forest Service erected signs closing the area to recreational shooting, their signs became targets riddled with bullet holes. But after the canyon was damaged by flooding in 2013, motorized access became blocked and target shooting was phased out.

These days, the canyon no longer looks lunar, fish are finally back and silt traps at the bottom of the canyon are almost empty. Mountain bikers are welcome on designated trails.

Locals liked to blame tourists, newcomers and outsiders for the illegal

dumping, vandalism and unregulated shooting in the mountains. But Carnage Canyon’s problem areas were not tourist destinations, and most of the broken appliances and shot-out signs were problems well before the surge of newcomers.

The truth is that when damage occurs over the decades, it is usually done by people who live in the area. We have to put the blame where it belongs, and that’s on us. We are the yahoos who do this, not Californians or Texans.

It’s also true that no government agency will act unless we complain. So when there’s an opportunity to participate in planning for what the agency calls “travel management,” we need to get involved.

Federal agencies need to be better protectors of the public lands they manage for us. And when we see rampant abuse, we need to blow the whistle to protect the lands we all own.

Rob Pudim is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange. org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He is a cartoonist and public-land advocate in the Denver area.

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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

APN: 118-292-025-000 TS No: CA05000138-23-1 TO No: 230169418-CA-VOI

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S

SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 15, 2017. UNLESS YOU

TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM, Steps of the Southwest Entrance, Flynn Administration Building, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on March 6, 2017 as Instrument No. 20170894, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California, executed by MICHAELE ANNE MCNALLY, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for DITECH FINANCIAL LLC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST

The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1046 HUNTINGTON STREET, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.\emspace The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $131,854.94 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand

that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www. Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA05000138-23-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.\emspace

Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021

You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.

If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800.280.2832, or visit this internet website www. Auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA05000138-23-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: September 18, 2023 MTC Financial Inc.

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 author ity 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 ad ministration 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 ap pear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap pearance 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

Published:

FICTITIOUS

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/1/2018

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).

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

Petition of: Jessika Marie

Hood CASE NO. CVPT-2023-1249

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Jessika Marie Hood filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: Carson

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 peti-

petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: October 20, 2023

Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1

The address of the court is same as noted above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate

Date: September 13, 2023

/s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court

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.: CVPT2023-1239 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. FACTUAL AND 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,

/s/ Tamra Fallman Berling Attorney for the Plaintiffs

Published on September 20, 27, October 4 and 11, 2023

Triplicate T370349

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Reidel’s Mini Storage 125 S Fred Haight Dr. Smith River, CA 95567

This filing is a refile of previous file #_________ with changes.

This Business is conducted by: a married couple

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 11/5/2013

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/ Karla Reidel

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/8/2023

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230087

Published: October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2023. Triplicate T370914

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 for its 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, and Siskiyou.

Description of Project: 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 of instream 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 September 28, 2023, and ends on November 12, 2023. 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 94244-2090. Comments must be received by November 12, 2023. For additional information contact: Mr. Trevor Tollefson, Senior Environmental Scientist at (707) 834-0626 (Northern Region); Mr. Manfred Kittel, Coho Salmon Recovery Coordinator, at (707) 944-5522 (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: October 4, 2023. Triplicate T369795 Lien Sale Redwood Coast Storage October 7, 2023, 9:00 AM 170 King St. Cresent City, CA 95531 Unit #15 Household and misc. items. Steven J Wilson 213 Maiden Ln Crescent City, CA 95531 Unit #27 Household and misc. items. Shawn Meadows PO Box 3519 Coos Bay, OR 97420

Published: September 27 and October 4, 2023. Triplicate T370777

Wild RiversCoast

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. 2021-04022, 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 pay-

ing 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.

Dated: 08-04-2023

JANEWAY LAW FIRM, LLC, Successor Trustee 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Vancouver, WA 98683 www.logs.com/janeway_ law_firm Telephone: (360) 260-2253 Toll-free: 1-800970-5647 JLF 23-128460

NPP0438978

Published: September 13, 20, 27, and October 4, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P369924

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Coastal Inn & Suites, LLC 201 Park Place Crescent City, CA 95531 This filing is a refile of previous file # _________ with changes. This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/1/2006

I declare that all information in this statement is

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

AT 2:00 PM, TUESDAY

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Curry County Fairgrounds is seeking Proposals for the application of a protective seal coating to steel members of an existing steel framed building being approximately 24 feet in height and having 30,000 Sq Ft. of floor and concrete bleacher space. The project is comprised of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials for the provision of applying a protective coating to the steel frame of an existing building known as the “ARENA” building at the Curry County Fair Grounds. The basic services will require removal of all existing materials on the exterior of all steel super structure, removal of all corrosion if any on the exposed steel, followed by the application of a protective seal coating. Bid Proposals shall be addressed to the Curry County Fairgrounds Board of Directors and will be received until 2:00 PM local time at the Fairgrounds front office located at 29392 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach, Oregon 97444 on Tuesday October 24, 2023. At that time the sealed Bid Proposals will be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids shall be clearly labeled: “Arena Protective Seal Coating Project”. Bid Proposals received after the above noted time and date due will not be accepted and will remain unopened and without review. Electronically or faxed submittals will not be accepted Bid Documents may be viewed and ordered online by registering with the Issuing Office at www.civilwest.com under Current Bidding. Bidders may download the digital plan documents for $20.00 through QuestCDN (Ebid #8743730) Please contact QuestCDN at 952-2331632 or info@questcdn. com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Following registration, complete sets of Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the Issuing Office’s website as “zipped” portable document format (PDF) files. Bidders must add their name to the plan holders list at the time documents are purchased to be eligible to bid.

DJC Oregon

Published: October 4, 2023.

Pilot & ONPA P371636

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Willow Line Taproom 330 Terwer Riffle Rd Klamath, CA 95548

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/ Sara Barbour, Owner, Willow Line Taproom This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/21/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230093

Published: October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2023. Triplicate

T371353

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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

Gillis Land and Leasing Co 968 Anzio St Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 9/1/2023

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/ Daniel Gillis, CEO, Gillis Land and Leasing Co. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/15/2023

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230091

Published: September 27, October 4, 11, and 18, 2023. Triplicate T370740

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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

Centennial Heating/Air 1093 US Highway 101 North #21 Crescent City, CA 95531

This filing is a refile of previous file # 20180078 after 40 days of expiration. This Business is conducted by: an individual

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

6/1/2013

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 Houser

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/14/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230090

Published: October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2023. Triplicate

T371259

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE OF CLAIMS For the Intestate Estate of Mary Lyn Griggs in the Circuit Court for Curry County, Oregon, the abovenamed decedent in case number 23PB07685. The Personal Representative is Carol L. Watkins. The address for which claims can be presented and the Attorney for the Personal Representative is: Nathan Garcia, Attorney at Law PC, P.O. Box 2724, Brookings, Oregon 97415; or claims can be presented to: Carol L. Watkins, 913 Timberline Dr., Oregon 97415. All persons having claims against the intestate estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan L. Garcia, Attorney at Law PC. The date of first publication is September 27, 2023.

Published: September 27, October 4, and 11, 2023.

Pilot & ONPA P370680

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

VACANCY LIST

The Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for two (2) vacancies in District 1 for the following Advisory Board.

FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMISSION

2 ADVISORY MEMBERS

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: Must be a Del Norte County resident in the District they’re applying for and interested and knowledgeable in Fish and Game issues.

APPLICATIONS

MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OFFICE, 981 H STREET, SUITE 200, CRESCENT CITY, CA BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8-5 WEEKDAYS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF HOLIDAYS OR BY CALLING 464-7204 TO HAVE AN APPLICATION MAILED TO YOU.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE VACANCY’S ARE FILLED. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS CAN BE RETURNED TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS.

Posted: Monday, September 25, 2023

Posted

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.

CDFW seeks artists for California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is conducting its annual art contest to select the design for the state’s 2023-2024 upland game bird stamp. The California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest is open to all U.S. residents ages 18 and older, excluding current and former CDFW employees. Entries will be accepted from Oct. 30 through Dec. 1. This year’s stamp will feature the wild turkey.

First introduced to California in the early 1900s, the wild turkey is native to the central and eastern United States and parts of Mexico. Wild turkeys are the largest North American gamebird with males weighing an average of 20 pounds. Turkeys are social animals, intelligent with a detailed understanding of their surroundings and able to recognize each other by voice. Males puff their feathers and spread their wings and tails to appear larger to attract a mate. The head, neck and surrounding fleshy area can range from white to blue to red with increasing attraction, aggression or fear. Males have feathers that are red, green, purple, copper, bronze and gold while the females have softer shades of brown and grey. Their engaging behavior, accessibility on public lands and delicious taste make them one of the most popular

hunted species in North America. Entries must include at least one wild turkey, preferably in a habitat or setting representative of California. Entries will be judged on originality, artistic composition, anatomical accuracy, and suitability for reproduction as a stamp and print.

The contest will be judged by a panel of experts in the fields of ornithology, conservation, art and printing. The winning artist will be selected in December.

An upland game bird validation is required for hunting migratory and resident upland game birds in California. The money generated from stamp sales is dedicated to upland game bird-related conservation projects, education, hunting opportunities and outreach.

CDFW sells more than 150,000 upland game bird validations annually. Any individual who purchases an upland game bird validation may request their free collectible stamp by visiting wildlife.ca.gov/ licensing/collector-stamps. For collectors who do not purchase a hunting license or upland game bird validation or for hunters who wish to purchase additional stamps, an order form is available on the website. For contest information and entry forms, visit wildlife.ca.gov/upland-gamebird-stamp.

Spiny lobster recreational and commercial fisheries open

The California spiny lobster fishery opened Friday, Sept. 29, for recreational diving and hoop netting, followed by the commercial fishery on

Wednesday, Oct. 4.

State health agencies determined that spiny lobster sampled off of mainland Los Angeles County had elevated levels of domoic

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acid and recommended a delayed opening of the recreational and commercial fishery in the area. Following this recommendation, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Charlton H. Bonham enacted a delay to the start of the recreational and commercial spiny lobster fisheries within specific areas of Los Angeles and Orange counties. Areas immediately surrounding the recreational delay area will be open to recreational take under an advisory issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to avoid consuming the viscera (tomalley) and roe (eggs) of spiny lobster. Cooking lobsters neither decreases nor destroys the toxin, so consumers are advised to discard the viscera, roe and cooking liquids.

The delay areas shall remain in effect until OEHHA, in consultation with the State Public Health Officer of CDPH, determines that domoic acid no longer poses a significant risk to public health. Both delays are contingent upon additional sampling, planned for next week. Samples from Sept. 18 were below the health hazard threshold. If next week’s samples are also below the threshold, the delays may be lifted. Results are not anticipated until late next week, so the earliest the delays could be removed would be Friday, Sept. 29, just before the recreational season opens. CDFW will post notices on their website and in the media as soon as any changes are made.

The recreational delay area is defined as state waters between the following landmarks: the northern boundary of the Point Vicente SMCA and the westernmost point of the Long Beach Breakwater. The area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 33° 44.800′ N. lat.

118° 24.807′ W. long.; 33°

44.800′ N. lat. 118° 28.931′

W. long.; thence southeastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 40.384’ N. lat. 118°

10.850’ W. long.; and

33° 45.640’ N. lat. 118°

10.850’ W. long. Transiting the area with spiny lobster in possession is allowed as specified in the Director’s Declaration.

The commercial fishery is delayed in state wa-

ters off Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County to Huntington Beach, Orange County within the following coordinates: between 118° 0.00’ W longitude and 118° 30.00’ W longitude, and between 33° 40.00’ N. latitude and 33° 50.00’ N latitude. When the commercial season opens on Oct. 4, take of spiny lobster will be prohibited in this area. Please see the Director’s Declaration regarding allowances for commercial lobster trap deployment and for transiting and possessing lobster in the area.

Pursuant to Fish and Game Code, section 5523, the Director of CDFW will notify the Fish and Game Commission of the delay and request that the Commission schedule a public discussion at its next scheduled meeting.

Domoic acid is a potent neurotoxin produced by Pseudo-nitzschia, a naturally occurring single-celled, marine alga, under certain ocean conditions. Domoic acid can accumulate in shellfish, other invertebrates and sometimes fish without the organism becoming ill themselves.

At low levels, domoic acid exposure can cause nausea, diarrhea and dizziness in humans. At higher levels, it can cause persistent short-term memory loss, seizures and can in some cases be fatal. State and federal laws prohibit the commercial distribution of seafood products that contain domoic acid levels above the federal action level, which is 20 parts per million in the viscera of spiny lobster. Information will be updated on CDFW’s fishery closure information and health advisories website.

Latest domoic acid test results for spiny lobster are posted on the CDPH’s Domoic Acid website.

More information about the Domoic Acid Delays in the Spiny Lobster Fishery can be found at the following links: Frequently Asked Questions and Recreational and Commercial Delay Area Maps.

To get the latest information on current fishing season closures related to domoic acid, call CDFW’s Domoic Acid Fishery Closure Information Line at (831) 649-2883.

For the latest consumption warnings, call the CDPH’s Biotoxin Info Line at (510) 412-4643. or at (800) 553-4133.

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The 2022-23 Upland Game Bird Stamp Contest winning entry of chukar by Jeffrey Klinefelter.

Sea Cruise Car Show returns this weekend

Crescent City/Del Norte Chamber of Commerce and the Northern Knights Car Club bring the Sea Cruise Car Show to Del Norte County once again. The community will be celebrating 31 years of this annual event. Thanks to this year’s major sponsors: Lucky 7 Casino, Lisa McKeown State Farm Insurance Agent and Elk Valley Casino.

Sea Cruise’s Show and Shine will be downtown Crescent City on 3rd Street on Friday, October 6, from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by the sanctioned cruise through downtown.

In conjunction with the Show and Shine, First Friday, brought to you by the Downtown Divas, will be held during the Show and Shine.

Come out and enjoy hundreds of cool cars, great food, amazing conversations and more.

On Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy the variety of cars in Beachfront Park, along with music, food and booths.

Sounds will be provided by Scott Graves with Wild

Rivers Music and the awards ceremony with over 104 trophies presented to winners of the many different classes, including Best Paint, Best of Show, Traveled the Farthest, Club Participation and more.

Last year over 300 cars took part in the annual Sea Cruise. This is a free event, open to the public.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, Oct. 6

- Registration 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - NEW LOCATION this year for registration - Crescent Land Title Company - 890 3rd Street, Downtown Crescent City

- Show & Shine 4 to 6 p.m.

- Sanctioned/Closed Cruise 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 7

- Car Show at Beachfront Park

- Registration and Parking

7:30 to 10 a.m.

- Judging 10 a.m. to noon

- Raffle 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

- Music, vendors, food all day

- Valve Cover Racing

For the 31st time, the Sea Cruise Car Show will return to downtown Crescent City this weekend. The festivities begin with the Show and Shine on Friday and continue through 3 p.m. Saturday.

llame al 888-225-2611.

Notice of Pacific Power’s Request to Increase Your Rates for the Energy Cost Adjustment Clause and Greenhouse Gas Allowance Costs and Revenues for 2024 Application (A.23-09-008)

WHY AM I RECEIVING THIS NOTICE?

On September 15, 2023, Pacific Power filed an application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requesting an overall increase to electric rates. This application addressed the Energy Cost Adjustment Clause (ECAC), greenhouse gas (GHG) allowance costs, and the California Climate Credit. If this application is approved, this would result in a rate increase of $30.3 million or 25%, effective March 1, 2024. This will impact your monthly bill.

WHY IS PACIFIC POWER REQUESTING THIS RATE INCREASE?

• Annually, Pacific Power compares actual and forecast costs of providing electricity to customers (ECAC rate) and the costs of purchasing GHG allowances to comply with the California Cap and Trade program, established as part of the state’s Global Warming Solutions Act (GHG rate).

• The ECAC rate allows Pacific Power to recover costs related to producing electricity such as fuel expenses, power purchased from third parties, and energy transmission expenses. This application requests an ECAC rate increase of $12.6 million due to power costs being more than the amount of revenue collected in current rates to cover those costs.

• The GHG rate allows Pacific Power the opportunity to recover costs related to purchasing allowances to comply with the state’s Cap and Trade program. This application requests a GHG rate decrease of $5.6 million due to actual allowance costs being higher than previously forecasted.

• This application also requests approval for Pacific Power customers to receive the California Climate Credit on their bills, resulting from the sale of greenhouse gas allowances. If approved, residential and small business customers will receive a credit of $174.25, in April and October 2024. This application will be reviewed by the CPUC to determine if the costs are reasonable and eligible for recovery from customers before any rate increase is potentially approved.

HOW COULD THIS AFFECT MY MONTHLY ELECTRIC RATES?

If Pacific Power’s rate request is approved by the CPUC, the average residential monthly bill using 850 kWh per month would increase by approximately $34.19 or 23.3% per month in 2024. A summary of the estimated rate impact is provided below. This table does not include the Climate Credit which will be provided to customers.

HOW DOES THE REST OF THIS PROCESS WORK?

This application will be assigned to a CPUC Administrative Law Judge who will consider proposals and evidence presented during the formal hearing process. The Administrative Law Judge will issue a proposed decision that may adopt Pacific Power’s application, modify it, or deny it. Any CPUC Commissioner may sponsor an alternate decision with a different outcome. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon by the CPUC Commissioners at a public CPUC Voting Meeting.

Parties to the proceeding may review Pacific Power’s application, including the Public Advocates Office. The Public Advocates Office is an independent consumer advocate within the CPUC that represents customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. For more information about the Public Advocates Office, please call 1-415-703-1584, email PublicAdvocatesOffice@cpuc.ca.gov, or visit PublicAdvocates.cpuc.ca.gov

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?

Contact Pacific Power

Phone: 1-888-221-7070

Mail: Pacific Power Pacific Power 300 S. Main Street 1054 Northcrest Drive Yreka, CA 96097 Crescent City, CA 95531

A copy of the Application and any related documents may also be reviewed at https://www.PacificPower.net/About/Rates-Regulation/CaliforniaRegulatory-Filings.html

CONTACT CPUC

Please visit apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2309008 to submit a comment about this proceeding on the CPUC Docket Card. Here you can also view documents and other public comments related to this proceeding.

Your participation by providing your thoughts on Pacific Power’s request can help the CPUC make an informed decision.

If you have questions about CPUC processes, you may contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at:

Phone: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free)

Email: Public.Advisor@cpuc.ca.gov

Mail: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102

Please reference Pacific Power’s ECAC Application A.23-09-008 in any communications you have with the CPUC regarding this matter.

HOW DOES THE REST OF THIS PROCESS WORK?

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