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Commissioners Vote to Establish Invocation Before Harbor Meetings

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

Citing the Supreme Court 2014 case in Town of Greece, New York v. Galloway, the Crescent City Harbor District (CCHD) voted unanimously to establish a non-denominational Invocation before District meetings.

Invocation Guidelines of the Resolution:

• Purpose: Invocations are intended to solemnize Board meetings, promote reﬂection and provide guidance in their decision-making.

• Scheduling: Local clergy, commissioners and members of the community may participate.

• Inclusivity: Invitations shall be extended without preference of any particular denomination

• Conduct: invocations must

be positive, uplifting and limited to one minute. The comments may not be used to disparage others, lobby for speciﬁc policies or solicit support.

• Introduction: The Chair shall introduce speaker by name and title before the Invocation.

• Participation is voluntary and not mandatory.

• No compensation shall be provided.

• Compliance: This guidance shall be administered in accordance with applicable laws and principles of inclusivity and fairness. The motion was introduced by Commissioner John Evans and seconded by Commissioner Dan Schmidt. Each Commissioner signaled support. Commissioner Annie Nehmer shared her support by

stating “…in the past, I sometimes came to meetings angry and frustrated. Hearing a calming message from above would give me a sense of peace and mutual respect for my colleagues. “ Opposition to the Invocation was palpable, but tepid. Questions from the public included, “Who shall I pray to?” and

Local Law Enforcement praises the crackdown on once petty crimes

Newly enacted Proposition 36 is profoundly impacting the Golden State. The public spoke emphatically when it voted to allow felony charges and increase for certain drug and theft crimes. Law and order has returned to California.

The Triplicate contacted the Crescent City Police, the Del Norte Sheriff and the District Attorney’s Ofﬁce to weigh in on Prop 36 impact on our local community.

Chief Richard Grifﬁn:

“We had not stopped arresting people prior to Prop. 36. Unfortunately, it was a cite and release issue most often for Petty Theft or drug charges though, if suspects have prior convictions. What changes now is that we can add felony charges if there have been prior convictions and bookings in the County jail. We have already been able to utilize this (intervention) on sev-

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eral occasions and the District Attorney is picking up the prosecution on them.”

Chief Grifﬁn continued, “My opinion is Prop 36 is going to be a good thing for citizens and businesses in Crescent City.”

Garrett Scott, Del Norte Sheriff:

“Prop 36 is a good start at holding criminals accountable. Law enforcement has been hampered at so many angles at curtailing crime and arresting criminals.”

The Sheriff continued, “As this legislation passed, I was pleased to see that we would now be able to hold these criminals in custody until they see a magistrate and then add crimes for prior theft charges. I know this proposition will likely create burden upon the Sheriff’s Ofﬁce in terms of holding, feeding, ﬁlling mental health needs for this population. I will make it work. Our state has pushed correc-

tions and rehabilitation so far back onto local sheriffs, as opposed to State Prison sentences that require additional funding to ensure the effectiveness of arrest and prosecution protocol for these thugs who continue to repeatedly violate the law. Our District Attorney will be accountable and will need funding to be effective, as well.

Voters overwhelmingly passed this law because they are fed up with lawlessness and lack of teeth that California has created for local law enforcement. Prop 36 is a great look and a proactive instrument we will be using to deal with theft and drug

a Vision: Raison

BY ROGER GITLIN

Country Media, Inc.

Scott Rogers is by appearance a very well-liked, retired CDCR Corrections Ofﬁcer who loves to play golf. “I do my best thinking when I’m playing the game I love so much.” Indeed, he’s all that and a lot more.

One wouldn’t know it by merely chatting with Scott but he’s on a mission, a raison d’etre (reason to be) to help bring a culture change to Del Norte youth. Scott hopes to send some Del Norte youth, aspiring young golfers to a prestigious academy for elite golf training with the ﬁrm intent of providing scholarship opportunities that will change lives. “Del Norte is not a wealthy community but our kids richly deserve the opportunity to excel. We can change lives. I believe this.”

Visionary Rogers will begin his raison d’etre with helping the Del Norte Girls Golf team reach signiﬁcant improvement in improving these skills.

In the coming days, Scott will address the City Council, the Board of Supervisors, the Harbor District and Trustees of the Del Norte Uniﬁed School District. The assistance will come with expert golf instructors, private industry partnerships, equipment and, of course, money. How much and when has yet to be determined. You will be hearing more on this worthy endeavor and Scott Rogers raison d’etre.

Courtesy photo

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Courtesy photo Scott Rogers

Members of the Warrior Girls Golf Team

OpiniOn - Guest COmmentary

Jenna Phillips, a Shinning Star Example of Inspiration for Del Norte Youth

Guest OpiniOn

by samuel strait

In Del Norte County, where leaving public education is but a transition for most young people to move from public school to the County’s Department of Health and Human Services, it is refreshing to learn in the pages of The Triplicate, a young lady has spurned the entreaties of DHHS in this case not being vulnerable or in need of “saving.” Apologies DHHS Director Ranell Brown, it seems not every young person is in need of your life-crushing services.

It would appear, a certain young lady has a positive plan for her future. Sixteenyear-old Crescent City Sgt. Police Explorer, Jenna Phillips is bypassing a lifetime stint of lining up at 880 Northcrest Drive for a plethora of monthly handouts. Once she has graduated from Del Norte High School, the young lady plans to attend Cal Poly Humboldt working towards a future career in law enforcement as a K-9

Del Norte High School Dance

handler. My best wishes for her future success. Words fall short in expressing my pride for Jenna Phillips.

While most local youth have little idea of what the future will bring, public education should be the vehicle which births the potential of the future in each of our youth. Unfortunately, in the Del Norte Unified School District this has not been the case for many decades. Indoctrination and intervention rule local educational efforts, which leads for many to an inevitable transfer from K12 to Human Services. In a world of participation trophies, and specious concern for meaningless causes, it is refreshing to be able to express support for a young person, Miss Phillips, who has community and service in the right order. The fact Jenna will be perfecting her craft as a K-9 handler over the next few years and intends to return to the City as a full-fledged CCPD K-9 officer is a double bonus where law enforcement needs the kind of local commitment often lacking at both the Sheriff’s office and the

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Del Norte High School Dance presents

“For the Thrill of it” January 17th and 18th at the Crescent Elk Auditorium in Crescent City. Both shows start at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are Adults $15 at the door and $12 Pre-sale. Students and Seniors $7. Presale tickets can be purchased at Del Norte Office Supply in Crescent City. Crescent Harbor Art Gallery

The gallery is looking for folks to help with the planning and implementation of the April Innovations Art Show. They are currently holding monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of the month at 12:00 p.m. For information, call Beverly Kukuk at 707-616-5637. The California Coastal Commission California students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to submit artwork or poetry with a California coastal or marine theme to the Coastal Art & Poetry Contest. Entries can be submitted online by 5:00 p.m. January 31, 2025. For more information, please visit https:// www.coastal.ca.gov/art-poetry

California students in 6th grade through 12th grade are invited to submit a podcast, narrative essay, or photo essay to the Climate Storytelling Contest. Students choose one of the three mediums and answer the following prompt: What are your feelings towards climate change? How can those feelings be turned into action? Entries can be submitted online by 5:00 p.m. May 29, 2025. For more information please visit https://www.coastal.ca.gov/ climatechallenge

Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness, DNACA

DNACA is excited about our Season Performance Series. Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and by email (DNACA_CC@CLOUD.COM) to find out information about the next performance shows we will be producing. Our next show will be February 18, 2025 with a Folk, Roots and Western band, “The Wardens.”

January 16, 2025 through April 24, 2025 we will be displaying at the Crescent City Courthouse artwork by local artist Susan McKay. Please stop by and check out her beautiful artwork.

We will be presenting a Drum Circle with Mombo Hernandez on Saturday February 1, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Howonquet Hall Community Center, 101 Indian Ct, Smith River, Ca.

Now through April 23, 2025, we are displaying at the Del Norte Regional Airport on the 2nd Floor Mezzanine, local artist Dody Ufford. Please stop by and check out her beautiful artwork.

Colorful Critters Coloring books are now back in publication and are available for sale at the 2nd Street Art Gallery or by calling the DNACA Office at 707-4641336.

If you have Arts Notes that you would like to get into the Triplicate and Pilot, contact DNACA at DNACA_CC@ CLOUD.COM. We would love to spread the word about your events. You can also send the info to our Facebook Group, as well.

City’s Police department.

Too often, young people with an idea of where they would like to be in the future as adults do not receive the necessary recognition, attention and support early in life from the community they grow up in. Local citizens witness, for the most part, vacuous reports and accompanying celebratory photos of prominent people who are not the future in Del Norte County, but the past. Community service is measured in years of service at annual Chamber of Commerce dinners where performance in reality is largely unknown to local residents. Shameful! Community service by our youth is regularly ignored in many circumstances and lacks commitment and encouragement to our future leaders, young folks like Jenna. I groan every time I see another picture of former Councilman Blake Inscore, or any number of local leaders giving yet another wall decoration to someone nobody knows for doing what should be done without comment.

Hence, it is refreshing to see an article in the local newspaper with a report of a young lady with a bright future ahead. Perhaps the local Chamber of Commerce, Crescent City, or the County’s Board of Supervisors would step up and encourage such commitment by Miss Phillips at the beginning of life and set an example of recognition and encouragement for other youth in the County.

It is quite possible by extending such recognition and encouragement early and often, young people will go forth to be educated and return to the County to take up meaningful careers. Miss Philips is a sterling example as to what to do with one’s life and should be the template for decreasing local dependence on DHHS and greatly improving quality of life in one of the most beautiful places to live in California.

Carry on Miss Jenna Philips. Make us all proud.

As the Chairman of the Crescent City Harbor District, I wish to share my New Year’s Resolution with the community. I hope to show more gratitude in actions and words given to me by my Creator. I hope to be more open for my love of family. As Chairman of the CCHD, I hope to maintain the highest level of professional decorum, allowing the Commission to be more productive. I hope to help Harbor employees gain more knowledge and understanding in serving our public.

rOGer Gitlin, editOr

The Triplicate, Country Media.

In God We Trust…

I Remember it like it like it was yesterday: May 2014

I was in my first term as Del Norte District 1 Supervisor. The Supreme Court had just ruled that prayer (denominational or non-denominational) before government meetings was Constitutional. The case involved the Town of Greece, New York vs. Galloway.

David Finigan was the Board of Supervisors Chairman at the time. It’s correct to assume Mr.

Finigan and I didn’t exactly exchange Holiday Greeting cards; nonetheless, as per my right to have an agenda placed for a Discussion/ Action item, I asked the Chairman to place the item of introducing an Invocation before our Supervisor meetings. I thought I had a pretty good case to have the matter discussed. Afterall, the Assembly and State Senate both utilized a prayer before each convening. The House and US Senate conduct a prayer. I even asked former Supervisor Gerry Hemmingsen, careful not to violate the Brown Act, what he thought of my request. I remember his

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Member art exhibits at the Del Norte County Library, the Smith River Library, Sutter Coast Hospital Infusion Center, and in the Main Hall at Sutter Coast Hospital. For more information, call 707-460-1414.

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

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words clearly, “Well Roger, I’m a Christian and your Jewish. Some might be offended by this prayer.” My response was curt, “Gerry the prayer was non-denominational.”

I made the request to the Chairman and he ignored it for over a week. I sent a second request…a few days past from Mr. Finigan to kindly place my item on the Agenda. He declined my request to have the matter placed.

I asked him why. He responded he was not going to have my colleagues hear this discussion for fear of embarrassing the other supervisors. I was puzzled by the

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

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• Lyceum of Universal Teachings of Earth’s Ancestors Saturday Morning Meditation. Crescent City and zoom: 900 am – 10:00 am. For more information and to participate Contact info@lutea.org or 530419-4827.

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decline and retorted, “…then you leave me no choice.”

By the next meeting, a dozen ministers and members of the Public came in support of the prayer. A few spoke in opposition, in a hostile manner toward me. One particular opponent who shall not be identified in this op/ ed hoped I’d be pricked by God, then incorrectly identified me as a Christian nationalist. After her tirade, I advised her I was Jewish and the prayer would be non-denominational. Could the negative response be personal?

I was unsuccessful in introducing this item for discussion. The next meeting, absent of a

• Women’s Wellness Talking Circle Online: 7:00 pm. For more information and to participate Contact info@ lutea.org or 530-419-4827

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

JANUARY 15

• Del Norte Republican Party Central Committee Monthly General Meeting, Del Norte Republican Headquarters, 290 I St: 6:00 pm. Monthly meeting. Get involved. For more information, call 707-464-6966, go to our Facebook page or website: delnorterepublicans.org.

non-denominational

a vote, The Chairman opened the meeting with a “…a Moment of silence,” that still exists today at the BOS, City Council and DNUSD.

All these statements I’ve made are correct and can be substantiated by You Tube video.

I congratulate the Cresent City Harbor District commissioners for their bold stand and courage. Commissioners Weber, Nehmer, Shepherd, Schmidt and motion-maker Commissioner John Evans, you have my deepest respect. In God We Trust

Gerhard Weber Chairman of the Crescent City Harbor District

School Board Raises Pay for Substitutes

by ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

The Del Norte Unified School District (DNUSD) has voted to increase compensation for substitute teachers. The obscure Trustee decision to raise Pay was passed in either 2021 or 2022 but did not draw any attention until recently.

Superintendent Jeff Harris underscored, “Covid requirements decimated the substitute pool. The issue of lack of subs has been largely addressed although we still do not have as many as we did pre-Covid.”

service at Step F30. Trustees adopted these pay ranges 1) to ensure the most highly trained substi

tutes work with students and 2) to attract an ade

quate number of qualified substitutes.

Harris continued, “As far as funding, certificated substitutes for grant or restricted funded activities are paid out of those resources and cannot be used for deferred maintenance. Other certificated substitutes for required employee leaves are typically paid out of the general fund. General funds can be used for maintenance, but subs who are necessary for staff absences are not discretionary.” The pay schedule for substitute teacher is: • $190 for substitutes with an Emergency 30 day Substitute Teaching Permit. • $250 a day for substitutes with a Clear Teaching Credential who did not retire from the DNUSD. • District retirees with Clear Credentials who have retired

Left to right: Morgan Wilder, Travis Beaudry, Milo Topete, Lynlee Schneck, Wyatt Spradlin, and Evelyn Allen.

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Supervisors Take their Oaths

Three supervisors from the Del Norte Board were administered their Oaths by Judge Darren McElfresh in Dept. 1 of the Superior Court. Darrin Short, 1st District, Valerie Starkey. 2nd District, and Dean Wilson, 5th District were administered their Constitutional Oaths, last Monday.

Starkey and Short begin their second term. Wilson begins his ﬁrst full term. Per County ordinance, an elected supervisor is limited to three full terms in ofﬁce, total of 12 years matching term limits imposed on members of the Assembly and State Senate. The trio won their seats in March of 2024.

Photo credit Roger Gitlin

(L-R) Supervisors Darrin Short, Dean Wilson, Valerie Starkey along with Superior Court Judge Darren McElfresh pose after the trio took their Oaths to Office.

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Public Notices 999

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 CASE NO. CV241131 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Cynthia Marie Gage filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Cynthia Marie Gage to Proposed name: Cynthia Marie Gage 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: 1/31/2025 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: December 16, 2024 /s/ Karen Dixon Judge of the Superior Court 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, & 1/29/2025, Triplicate 406291

STATEMENT

OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following person(s) has/ have abandoned the use of the following Fictitious Business Name(s): Subway 23102 309 Hwy 101 South Crescent City, CA 95531

Name of Registrant: Del Norte Subs, LLC 4302 Redwood Hwy, Ste 200 San Rafael, CA 94903

The ﬁctitious business name referred to above was ﬁled on: 9/4/2020 in the County of Del Norte.

Original File #: 20200102

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to section 17913 of the Business and Professions 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/ Chirayu Patel, Manager

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/19/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240105

1/8, 1/15, 1/22, & 1/29/2025, Triplicate 406651

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME

The following person(s) has/ have abandoned the use of the following Fictitious Business Name(s): Subway 12239 850 Highway 101 N Crescent City, CA 95531

Name of Registrant: Del Norte Subs, LLC 4302 Redwood Hwy, Ste 200 San Rafael, CA 94903

The ﬁctitious business name referred to above was ﬁled on: 9/4/2020 in the County of Del Norte.

Original File #: 20200103

Signed: /s/ Chirayu Patel, Manager This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/19/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240106 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, & 1/29/2025, Triplicate 406654

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Del Norte will conduct a public hearing by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA, regarding the below described topic.

*** Request for Modiﬁed Road Improvement Standards - unnamed road associated with Use Permit UP2504 on APN 101-021055. The request for modiﬁed road improvement standards is being considered in accordance with Del Norte County § 12.05.080. *** If you are unable to participate in the public hearing, you may direct written questions to the County of Del Norte Board of Supervisors, 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA 95531 or you may telephone (707) 464-7204. In addition, information may be obtained at the above address on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Kylie Goughnour, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Del Norte State of California

DATED: January 3, 2025 1/15 & 1/22/2025, Triplicate 406902

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 CASE NO. CV241135 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Julie Anne Fawks filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Julie Anne Fawks to Proposed name: Julie Anne Westbrook 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: 2/14/2025 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: December 31, 2024 /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, & 2/5/2025, Triplicate 406945

PUBLIC NOTICE PORT OF BROOKINGS HARBOR IS SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The Port of Brookings Harbor is seeking interested individuals to ﬁll vacancies on the Budget Committee. The term can last up to 3 years.

Application requesting appointment can be picked up at the Port Ofﬁce or located on Port website. Applications can be mailed to Port of Brookings Harbor, P.O. Box 848. Brookings, OR 97415 or delivered to Port Ofﬁce 16330 Lower Harbor Road. Requests for appointment will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on 1/8/, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, & 2/12/2025, Pilot 406672

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following person(s) has/ have abandoned the use of the following Fictitious Business Name(s): Subway 35664 900 E Washington Blvd Crescent City, CA 95531

Name of Registrant: Del Norte Subs, LLC 4302 Redwood Hwy, Ste 200 San Rafael, CA 94903

The ﬁctitious business name referred to above was ﬁled on: 9/4/2020 in the County of Del Norte. Original File #: 20200104

Signed: /s/ Chirayu Patel, Manager

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/19/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240107 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, & 1/29/2025, Triplicate 406657

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Balch’s Bread & Bakery 1720 El Monte Road Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual Registered Owner(s): Elizabeth J Balch

The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed on: 12/5/2024 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a ﬁne not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Elizabeth J Balch

This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 12/6/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20240103 1/1, 1/8, 1/15, & 1/22/2025, Triplicate 405981

AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Peter Jun Ming Nip Case Number: PB247089

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Peter Jun Ming Nip A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Marietta Nip, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: Marietta Nip 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: January 17, 2025 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

Explore California state parks this spring with PORTS in-person and virtual school programming

EUREKA, Calif.— This Spring, teachers and students across California can explore the wonders of California State Parks from the comfort of their classrooms or through exciting in-person experiences, thanks to the Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS) program. PORTS brings the rich natural, cultural, and historical resources of over 55 California State Parks directly to students through engaging, interactive, and FREE educational programming. California State Parks North Coast Redwoods District is thrilled to announce several unique and educational opportunities for students this Spring. Students will have the opportunity to engage in educational programs focused on the old-growth redwood forests, wild and scenic rivers,

rugged coastlines, and the rich culture and history of Native peoples of California’s North Coast. These in-person and virtual programs promise an enriching experience for students in the following parks:

Jedediah Smith Redwoods

State Park

Sign up for the Rooted in Survival: Unveiling the Resilient World of Coast Redwoods PORTS Program (ca. gov) or Take a Walk with the Flock PORTS Program (ca.gov) on Thursdays and Fridays. For more information, please visit: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_ id=31012

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

gov) on Thursdays. For more information, please visit: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_ id=30985

Humboldt Lagoons State Park

Sign up for the Indigenous Culture Sharing at Chah-pekw ‘O-ket’-oh PORTS Program (ca. gov) on Mondays. For more information, please visit: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_ id=31076

Sue-meg State Park

Sign up for The Yurok People Are Still Here - PORTS Program (ca.gov) on Thursdays and Fridays. In person ﬁeld trips include a tour of a re-created traditional Yurok village, are about ~1 hour long, and only available on Wednesdays. For more information, please visit: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_ id=30930

For Immediate Release January 9, 2025

Sing up for the Eel River Escapade PORTS Program (ca.gov) on Mondays. Inperson ﬁeld trips are about 3 hours long, and only available on Wednesdays. For more information, please visit: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_ id=31037

Marine Protected Area

Forest PORTS Program (ca.gov) on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information, please visit: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_ id=31012

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS Divisions of Boating and Waterways, Historic Preservation and Off

California teacher registration begins January 13th. To sign up for these and many other statewide PORTS programs visit the PORTS webpage: ports.parks.ca.gov/

Del Norte Regional Airport: Where the Redwoods Meet the Runway

The Del Norte County Regional Airport, ofﬁcially named Jack McNamara Field, serves as a critical hub for Del Norte County and the surrounding areas along the remote Northern California and Southern Oregon coast. Originally built as a World War II military airﬁeld, the airport’s strategic location provided valuable crosswind training for military pilots. Today, it functions as a lifeline for local residents, connecting them to larger urban centers.

Ryan Cooley, the airport director, explains, “After World War II, the airport was handed over to civilian control through the Surplus Property Act. The local community and government quickly saw the value in keeping it open as a public facility to support both commercial and general aviation.”

Currently, the airport is served by Advanced Air, a Southern California-based airline that operates essential air service flights. “We have daily flights to Oakland and twice-weekly service to Hawthorne in the LA basin,” Cooley shares.“Since they started five months ago, demand has been robust. Advanced Air has really filled a gap for our community, providing the dependable connections we need.” This service means that residents can access major California cities.

In recent years, the airport has seen signiﬁcant upgrades. One of the most visible changes has been the construction of a new terminal, completed ﬁve years ago. “The previous terminal was outdated, and frankly, it wasn’t equipped to handle potential growth or meet today’s passenger expectations,” Cooley explains. “The new building was designed with functionality and aesthetics in mind. It’s shaped like the wing of an aircraft, and it’s absolutely beautiful.”

Modernizing critical infrastructure for a remote community

As a transportation hub serving one of California’s most isolated regions,The Del Norte County Regional Airport operates with a unique set of priorities. Its role goes beyond convenience, reaching into areas like emergency medical transport and regional economic development.The airport’s current airport layout plan places heavy emphasis on maintaining and upgrading essential infrastructure.

Cooley shares that the airport’s latest project is a comprehensive rehabilitation of Runway 18/36, backed by a substantial grant from the Federal Aviation Administration.“We received over $7 million from the Department of Transportation’s FAA grant program to restore the runway and upgrade our LED lighting,” he says. These upgrades are integral to supporting commercial and emergency services in a remote area where air transport can be the difference between life and death.

This runway project is part of a broader initiative to enhance safety and operational efﬁciency at the airport. Cooley emphasizes that these improvements are crucial for passenger ﬂights and services like Cal Ore Life Flight, the air ambulance provider based out of Jack McNamara Field.“Our

air ambulance service is essential to the region,” he notes.

Explore California State Parks This Spring with Virtual School Programming

Economic impact on Del Norte County

The Del Norte County Regional Airport, through its connectivity and resources, plays an essential role in the economic fabric of the community, supporting a wide range of industries and businesses that define the local economy.As Cooley points out,“The airport is a cornerstone of our regional economy, facilitating business travel, tourism, and cargo transport.” For Del Norte County, tourism brings essential revenue, and a modern, accessible airport makes it possible for visitors to reach attractions like the nearby Redwood National and State Parks. Cooley further notes that tourism is one of the county’s economic anchors. “With the redwoods, national and state parks, and our beautiful coastline, we see a steady flow of visitors. Local hotels, motels, and vacation rentals rely heavily on this influx,” he says. Restaurants, breweries, and cafes—like SeaQuake Brewing and the Chart Room—cater to these tourists, particularly during peak season, and remain open year-round. The airport’s commercial flights make it easier for travelers to visit this remote part of California, helping sustain the hospitality industry.

EUREKA , Calif

This Spring, teachers and students across the wonders of California State Parks from the comfort of through exciting in person experiences, thanks to the Parks Teachers and Students (PORTS) program . PORTS brings historical resources of over 55 California State Parks directly engaging, interactive, and FREE educational programming.

California State Parks North Coast Redwoods District is thrilled unique and educational opportunities for students this Spring. opportunity to engage in educational programs focused on forests, wild and scenic rivers, rugged coastlines, and the Native peoples of California's North Coast.

These in person and virtual programs promise an enriching the following parks:

Beyond tourism, Del Norte’s economy is bolstered by commercial ﬁshing and agriculture, sectors that depend on both local and broader market connections.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

“We have a robust ﬁshing industry, especially for Dungeness crab and salmon,” Cooley explains.

“Crescent Seafood, located right at the harbor, processes fresh seafood and sells it locally.” Agriculture is another pillar, with Del Norte County known for its dairy products. Romano Cheese Company, one of California’s oldest family-owned cheese producers, is a local gem, beneﬁting from the airport’s ability to facilitate faster transport of goods.

Sign up for the Rooted in Survival: Unveiling the Resilient PORTS Program (ca.gov) Take a Walk with the Flock PORTS Thursdays and Fridays. For more information, please visit: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31012

explains. “There’s a signiﬁcant amount of legwork involved in environmental mitigation, land swaps, and other measures just to make development possible.”

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Healthcare is another crucial area supported by the airport. “We have Sutter Coast Hospital—the only hospital in the region,” Cooley says. “It’s essential that we can get their practitioners, doctors, and administrative staff in and out efﬁciently to ensure consistent,quality care.”With limited ground transport options, air travel allows healthcare professionals to attend necessary training, conferences, and meetings. Education and public services also rely on the airport for smooth operations.

Del Norte County has a single high school and several elementary schools, along with the College of the Redwoods’ local campus.

Solving development challenges while building community partnerships

The Airport’s location thoughtfully inﬂuences its operational priorities, while also guiding its approach to sustainable growth. Surrounded by protected wetlands, coastal lands and tribal lands, any expansion requires careful planning and coordination. “We’re under the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission, and a lot of our land here is classiﬁed as wetlands,” Cooley

“The combination of coastal lands, wetlands, and neighboring tribal territories creates a unique challenge,” Cooley adds. “We have to be sensitive in how we approach any expansion—making sure it’s sustainable and respectful of our surroundings.”

This intricate web of regulatory and environmental factors guides every decision about land use, balancing the airport’s commercial and industrial development potential with the preservation of the natural beauty that defines the area. Collaborative partnerships further extend the airport’s impact, linking it closely with both public and private entities that support its mission. Cal Ore Life Flight, a fixed-base operator (FBO) and air ambulance provider, is one of the airport’s key allies. “They’re a fantastic partner,” Cooley remarks. “Not only do they provide crucial FBO services, like fueling for general aviation and commercial flights, but they’ve also been instrumental in helping us seek funding for airport improvement grants.”

Local organizations, including the Del Norte County Chamber of Commerce and Visit Del Norte County, also contribute to the airport’s success by promoting tourism. Meanwhile, the partnership

with Sutter Coast Hospital is vital for patient transport, particularly in emergencies where speed is paramount. “Cal-Ore Life Flight works alongside local medical facilities like Sutter Coast Hospital to transport critical care patients,” Cooley says. “The hospital also advertises with the airport to raise awareness about their services in the community.”

become a cornerstone for the region, weaving together economic opportunity, emergency services, and community pride.

Priorities for the future: safety, modernization, and service

Sign up for the Exploring Tall Trees PORTS Program (ca.gov) For more information, please visit: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30985

Operating under a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) structure, The Border Coast Regional Airport Authority draws support and oversight from a coalition of regional entities, including Del Norte County, Crescent City, Curry County in Oregon, and two local tribal governments,Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation and Elk Valley Rancheria. “The JPA brings together stakeholders from both the California and Oregon coasts,” Cooley notes. “It takes all these different entities working together to make the airport successful.”

This collaborative governance model reﬂects the shared interests of multiple communities and ensures that the airport serves as a true regional asset.

For Cooley, this spirit of cooperation goes both ways. “When communities come together to enhance their airports, those airports, in turn, help build stronger communities,” he says, reﬂecting on wise words once said. Through a mix of careful development, educational outreach, and strategic partnerships, The Del Norte County Regional Airport has

Looking ahead, Airport priorities cover ongoing modernization and safety improvements that align with the needs of its community. Cooley emphasizes that the airport’s mission is not just about maintaining the status quo, but about enhancing the facility to meet future demands and ensure its long-term value for the region.“Our focus is on advancing Jack McNamara Field’s infrastructure to make it state of-theart,” he says. “We’re dedicated to providing top-of-the-line safety, security, and service for both local and regional travelers.”

These goals build on the foundations of the past, from runway upgrades to terminal improvements, each reinforcing the airport’s reliability and accessibility. Cooley’s team will continue this trajectory by updating critical facilities to support the smooth operation of ﬂights, ground services, and essential community functions like medical transport. “We’ve put a lot of work into the infrastructure already, but there’s more to do,” he remarks. With an eye on the future, the airport aims to position itself as a resilient, well equipped hub that serves both practical needs and the broader ambitions of the region.

New Laws Take Effect in the Golden State

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Hundreds of new laws have gone into effect Jan. 1 in California. The big one is the overwhelming support for Proposition 36 which supplants Prop. 47 and cracks down on shoplifters with new penalties for retail crime and property theft, car break-ins and smash and grab robberies. The violations are now enhanced. Prop. 36 makes many of the above-noted crimes as felonies.

Amsterdam has arrived in the Golden State. Marijuana dispensaries are permitted to sell food and non-alcoholic beverages and host live events. A second law creates entertainment zones where restaurants and bars can vend drinks-to-go and outdoor drinking is permitted.

Automated Intelligence (A.I.) took a big hit. The State makes illegal to present real images which maybe cause serious emotional distress, and makes it illegal to create sexually explicit of images that are deep fakes.

Companies must give advance notice to its employees it plans to close a

Robert (Robbie) L. Switzler Sr., our beloved Dad, Husband and Brother, set off on his long haul beyond the Dark Side of the Moon on December 16, 2024. He follows his mother Lois DeBacker, sister Kimberly Scott and father Charles Switzler up the lyrical Stairway. He is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years Beverly Switzler. Together they leaned into the turns on his Harley Davidson away to see their children and to the wild redwoods and outdoors where their love grew.

His direct words of hard-earned wisdom will be remembered by his children Dawn Ansell, Shayne Weston, Ella Campbell, Corin Roth and his namesake RJ -Robert Louis Switzler Jr. He leaves behind his sister and brother-in-law Charlene and Dwayne Reichlin, and brothers Kevin and Kurtis DeBacker, the nieces he loved so much Shelli Lee, Aimee Bjork, Heather Tillson, Blair Beale, Jamie Morris and Kristin, Taylor and Peyton DeBacker; with nephews Christopher Morris, who deserves special mention and George Graham. He will be missed by his grandchildren Tristin Hawkins, Mallory Peck, Skylar Roth, Gabrielle Roth, Finn Ansell and Aiden Roth. His great grandson Kaison will also remember the unforgettable man he just barely had the honor to meet. Along with his first loves Bev and Harley (and of course, the 49ers), he enjoyed working locally as a logger and truck driver, and fisherman from Crescent City to Alaska.

His presence will be felt by all of us as we move forth temporarily without him. By request, no services so that we will remember the indelible mark he leaves our lives; reunion above leaves closure unnecessary. We miss you very much -so much- and we are marked and will never forget you. Until God and Heaven, teach the Angels how to sing the Blues.

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respecting law abiding folks. I am optimistic we are moving in the right

direction with Prop 36.” The Del Norte District Attorney: Deputy District Attorney Eric Bryant spoke on behalf of DA Katie Micks. “I’ve been a Deputy Del Norte DA since 2017. Since Prop 36 has taken effect (January 3, 2025), the DA’s Ofﬁce has ﬁled six felony cases for theft, with two qualifying prior

convictions and ﬁled two felony cases for drug possession, with two prior convictions. Five of the Prop 36 cases involve four defendants who are well-known to local law enforcement as people who frequently steal and these four defendants are being held in custody pending the outcome of these cases, when previously it was

likely would be booked and released and given a court date. Arrested would rarely appear for their court date. The individual who had been charged in two cases with violating Penal Code section 666.1(a) entered a plea last Monday in two cases to shoplifting with two priors and he will face up to 16 months of custody with

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sentencing scheduled January 23 at 2pm in Del Norte Superior Court. It has been frustrating being a prosecutor without having the legal tools needed to effectively ﬁght crime. I’m much more optimistic with the passage of Prop 36. It’s a good law that helps push and deter the handful of people in our community the majority of thefts. Let’s hope that when people are

given a choice incarceration or drug treatment, they will choose drug treatment and succeed.”

Those who participated in sharing their opinion agreed additional funding will be needed to ensure the success of Prop 36 and referenced the role the Dept of Health and Human Services can play in providing funding from its Emergency Funds account.

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the threats of litigation.

Other opposing comments including misuse of staff time and costs.

The messages of opposition did not resonate.

Commissioner Evans was asked to deliver the ﬁrst invocation, Tuesday, January 21 at 2pm T the Citizens Dock Ofﬁce.

In other business, the CCHD, ironed out guidelines for a Public Code of Conduct. The stated goal of Managing Public Forums was to seek out the causes of tension and conﬂict, discrimination and intolerance, and eliminate those causes.

The Harbor District has been subjected to oft-times hostile testimony during Public Comments.

Comments can seep into vulgarity, threatening behaviors, and disruption which interfere with Commissioners doing the business of the CCHD.

Free Speech guaranteed by the 1st Amended is granted in the Constitution. Libel, slander, obscenity, copyright infringement, sedition, inciting to vio-

lence and imminent threats are not protected and may fall into Hate Speech. Hate speech based on one’s race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or ethnicity is not protected Speech.

The Harbor adopted a Code of Conduct which which includes no tolerance for yelling or screaming and mandatory following instructions from the Chairman.

The Chair may employ many options to maintain control including muting the microphone, calling for a recess, removal of the individual from the meeting, clearing the room and adjournment. Tuesday’s meeting included one such incident where an unruly public speak attempted to speak a second time on the invocation item. Chairman Weber declined the request. The speak would not step away from the dais. Chairman Weber gave her one ﬁnal warning to cease her disruptive activity. She failed to adhere to the instruction and was asked to leave the meeting. Last Tuesday’s meeting was one of the best conducted Harbor meetings in recent years.