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BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media,

the Season…

I recently paid the first half of my property tax bill. When I first scratched enough money together to become the proud owner of a small piece of property in Del Norte County, I genuinely thought I was on my way to putting down roots for life. While I have managed to stay put for fifty years, paying my property taxes in the season meant for giving to others has become a bit of an oxymoron.

Perhaps it is about time where the spirit for giving extends from our local governments to those who pay the bills. You have to ask yourself, “What exactly, are we getting from our local taxing authorities which costs north of a quarter billion dollars”? What! You say, a quarter billion dollars?”

On October 1, the County, the City, the school district, the Harbor, and all other taxing authorities finalized cumulative

budgets which exceeded $250 million. While property taxes represent only part of the overall fleecing of local pockets, one has to ask the question, “What are we, the local “Walmart” shoppers getting for our money”?

In the spirit of the season, we would like to know, as we pony up the first half of our property taxes, feeling a bit uncertain as to the value of services being offered.

Most of us who pay the bills expect a level of benefit from our tax dollars which has been revealed as lacking in any measurable way to those who dutifully pay our taxes each and every year. So much for “Tis the Season…”

The Covid years exposed the dreadful state of our public schools when it comes to educating our youth. At the same time, the poor response revealed a public health lapse costing the local economy dearly. This was followed by the train wreck of

fiscal mismanagement at The Harbor and the City’s complete disregard for the poor roads and streets in favor of pursuing the fantasy of a “destination” resort on Front Street.

What have I left out? Del Norte County! Yes, the largest offender of the bunch. Tri- Agency, Strategic planning, and “economic development” leading the charge. Public safety, crime, a mere afterthought to the County’s biggest grifters, the wine and cocktail crowd of high dollar County bureaucrats.

Are you angry yet?

Being it is the season, it should be an imperative that things will change before the next “Season” is upon us. If I may be so bold as to suggest some “New Year’s” resolutions for members of the Board of Supervisors, our largest tax gouger.

Supervisor Valerie Starkey should refrain from looking to tax payers’ wallets to pay for her version of government “solu-

tions.” Supervisor Darrin Short: an empty suit. His contributions as a member of the Board of Supervisors is bereft. Short should probably just resign. Supervisor Joey Borges checking out is not an option, get back to the business of governing. Supervisor Chris Howard needs to go back to “genius” school and “Walk the Walk,”… not just talk about it. Produce some real solutions instead of your incessant “ talking.”

Finally, Chairman of the Board Dean Wilson, it’s the people who pay the bills who need the benefits, not the government. If only New Year’s resolutions were that easy to fulfill. My only resolution for this year is for those of us who pay the bills, something will finally come our way. In the meantime, remember “…tis the season” season and I hope everyone has a great Holiday, and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Short Staffing hurts Del Norte

with some over 50%.

Del Norte County is a small community. That means we have to do everything in our power to make sure we maximize our resources, especially when it comes to taking care of our families. For the last 8 years, I’ve worked for the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program here in Del Norte County. While the work can often be intense — imagine, caring for moms in crisis and for children who desperately need food

— I love my job. Every day I get to care for our community’s families. It’s precisely because I love my job that Del Norte’s unnecessary shortstaffing crisis is so infuriating. Del Norte’s WIC program should have a staff of 6. Instead, we have 2. That means we will have to reduce the number of clients we see from around 1000 to 700, based on our staffing levels. That’s around 300 individuals we will not be able to service.

Nancy Lee Baillie (O’Neil)

February 11, 1936 - December 11, 2024

Nancy Lee Baillie (O’Neil) passed away December 11, 2024, in Oroville, CA.

She was born February 11, 1936, in Joplin, Missouri. Her mother Evalyn died when Nancy was very

young, and she had fond memories of being cared for by her beloved Grandpa and Grandma Tamblyn. Her grandfather’s birthday was the 10th of February, the day before hers. He was a prominent businessman in Joplin. She acquired her sweet tooth by being given candy and pastries by him every day. Her father Charles left for a while to try to make it in Hollywood and was a chauffeur to stars like Betty Grable. When her father returned to Missouri he remarried. She spent her remaining childhood taking care of her half-sister Patti and, after her grandparents passed, the family moved from

This reduction, while harmful to our community, doesn’t even make fiscal sense. Because our program is funded from the state, we are effectively choosing to send around $200,000 of public funding back to the state — money that has already been allocated to us and that would otherwise be supporting our local community.

Del Norte’s staffing crisis is pervasive. Many county departments have vacancy rates of 30%

This means we can’t keep our roads maintained the way we should; we can’t get important benefits to residents in a timely way; and we can’t protect our most vulnerable youth and seniors. When we have more staff, we are bringing more money into the county while also being able to provide the necessary services our county needs. Why are vacancies and staff turnover so high? Frankly, the county just

isn’t competitive. The county offers less to start than the fast food industry and requires degrees and certifications for work that can be stressful and challenging.

Missouri to the Southern California coast where she loved spending her days at the beach or going to the movies as often as she could. She worked as a theatre ticket girl and was delighted to meet Johnny Weissmuller when he was there to watch one of his own Tarzan movies. She was working at a restaurant when she met Alvin Baillie, a marine, at a bus stop in San Diego and they married soon after. Nancy became a homemaker and mother. They lived in North Carolina and Colorado before settling in Fremont, CA where their family of three girls Kathie, Karen and Sharon grew up. They lost their

eldest daughter Kathie and her unborn son to a car accident in the early 1970’s. Alvin and Nancy retired to Crescent City, CA in the 1990’s where they built their dream home and just when it was finished, Alvin passed away. Her grandson Tim lived with her after her husband died to help her through those tough early years alone. Nancy spent her remaining years there, up the street from her youngest daughter Sharon and her family. Her granddaughter Jenette, born on February 10th like Nancy’s beloved grandfather Tamblyn, shared many happy birthdays with her and always had a special bond, as did her other

Can the county afford to address its short-staffing crisis? Yes. The county should take the same approach that it approved for the sheriff’s office — freezing or eliminating a certain number of vacant positions to free up funding. This approach will help attract more qualified candidates for the remaining vacant positions and help us retain our experienced staff.

grandchildren Tim, Brett, Jessica and Micheal. Her daughter Sharon passed away in 2015 and daughter Karen also proceeded her in death in 2024. In her last years she was lovingly cared for by her daughter Karen and her husband Steven and Sharon’s husband Greg, their daughter Jenette and her friend and neighbor Pat. Nancy loved God, her family, her dear dogs, movies, TV, going to church and, of course, pies, cookies and most anything sweet. She is survived by her grandchildren Tim MacIntosh (Bee), Brett MacIntosh (Nicole), Jessica Rooney (Bryan), Micheal Plante (Brianne), Jenette

Del Norte deserves a responsive and effective county government. Its administration and its Board of Supervisors must take this commonsense approach to addressing its fiduciary and moral responsibilities. Del Norte’s families can’t wait.

Farrow and great-grandchildren Michael Rooney (Julia), Tyler MacIntosh, Kylie MacIntosh, Joselyn Plante, step-grandchildren Isaac, Madison and Noah and sons-in-law Greg Farrow and Steven Randall. Nancy was a wonderful, beautiful and generous woman and will be greatly missed.

Graveside services will be held at the Del Norte County Veteran’s Cemetery on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel. Please sign the family’s online guest book at wiersmortuary.com

Sutter Coast Receives “Good” Rating on Safety

by rOGer Gitlin Country Media, Inc.

Four hospital campuses in Sutter Health’s not-forprofit system earned a “B” grade (Good) for prioritizing patient safety and helping protect patients from preventable harms and errors.

Sutter Coast was one of the four campuses receiving this recognition. 16 other Sutter sites received “A” ratings (Excellent).

The Leapfrog Group rendered its 2024 Fall results, a survey conducted semi-annually over a decade ago.

The Fall report reveals the entire Sutter network has achieved all “A” and “B” Grades across its system.

The Leapfrog Group is an independent national

watchdog organization assigning an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on more

than 30 national performances reflecting the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm, errors, accidents, injuries and infections. Grades are updated in the fall and spring.

Roxanne Cameron Crescent City

Courtesy logo, Sutter Health

HAVOC on the Highway

a K9 handler ofﬁcer. Jenna is yet another positive asset to the community. And to the cowardly hit and run driver who struck Juno, words of condemnation fall short. It’s Christmas, full of joy and good will. Turn yourself in and recognize the error you’ve made by leaving the scene.

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media. Inc.

This past Thursday, Del Norte awakened to learn a major, active rock and mudslide had closed Highwy 199, midway between Gasquet and Hiouchi.

Fearless and tireless, Cal Trans workers labored for the next 36 hours opening the vital artery connecting, Crescent City to Grants Pass and InterState 5.

The CHP and Cal Trans escorted oneway trafﬁc along the Redwood Highway.

Thursday morning about 11, trafﬁc suddenly came to a grinding halt, unbeknownst to motorists. A Huge tree collapsed about six miles East of Hiouchi, completely blocking the Highway.

Cal Trans responded expediently with a not-to-be-reckoned with truck / and

bulldozer attachment. Within 45 minutes, Cal Trans broke up and removed the arbor obstruction.

The CHP and Del Norte deputies were on hand to assist.

One may remember on March 25, 2021, when a Siskiyou County couple, Jake and Jessica Woodruff, were killed when a giant Redwood fell atop their moving vehicle on 199 at Walker Rd.

Thankfully, there have been no injuries in this latest development.

Hat’s off to all Del Norte First Responders and a special Thank You to California Department of Transportation, District 1 staff for their heroic work under inclement/ rainy conditions, beneﬁting the motoring public.

Fall Migration Brings the Return of Avian Inﬂuenza in Wild Birds

Avian Inﬂuenza H5N1 is again circulating in susceptible wild birds in California during fall migration.

The Golden State sits at the epicenter of the Pacific Flyway, one of America’s migratory routes that brings millions of visiting birds through the State each fall and winter. The last confirmed detection of Avian Influenza H5N1 in wild birds in California was in July. Avian Influenza in free-rang-

ing wild birds is primarily a disease of water fowl and shore birds, the natural hosts of avian inﬂuenza viruses whose wetland and other variety habitat is a signiﬁcant factor for disease transmission among these species. You can help by contacting Dept. of Fish and Wildlife and reporting dead or sickly wild birds at 1(866) 922-2473. Please do not handle sick fowl or bring them back to your home.

K9 Juno

Photo credit, Roger Gitlin

Huge tree falls across Highway 199 between Gasquet and Hiouchi

(L-R) CCPD Police Explorer Sgt. Jenna Phillips with CCPD Volunteer K9 Unit Team Member Gloria Bobertz (not pictured, Cathy Schneider K9 Unit Team Member

Threatened Coho Return to Upper Klamath: First Time in Six Decades

by ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has seen the first returns of threatened Coho Salmon in the upper Klamath River Basin in more than 60 years, following the historic four dam removal completed last month. It was the 1960s when CDFW documented the last Coho occupying the historic habitat in the upper watershed.

Last month, seven coho salmon entered Fall Creek Fish Hatchery in Siskiyou County, about 7.5 miles upstream from the former Iron Gate Dam.

The returning Coho have been identified by missing adipose fins, confirming Fish Hatchery origin. Coho Salmon in the Klamath are listed as a threatened species under both State and Federal endangered species acts.

In a separate announcement, CDFW announced it has released 270,000 full-run Chinook salmon into Fall Creek, the first early yearly Hatchery Salmon release following the historic dams removal.

Del Norte Schools November All-Star Students

Orlando Cordova-Ramos, Sophia Olmedo, Mila Long, Rebekkah Bigovich-Ritter, Kaitlynn Lopez, Bailey Ottersbach, Toby Endert, Adrian Moore, Keira Larsen, Amelia French, Henry Poole, Aubrey Pena, Zekeial Van Wormer, Charlie Johnston, Angela Camacho, Alexander Encino, Colt Curry, Asher Hardy-Orth, Kendall Heriford, Angel Salazar-Ramirez, Arya Daniels, Onah Jacobs, Jaxxon James

Students photographed: Baylie Jackson, Brandon Moore, Malena Bates, Grace-Recee Werner, Macey Burr, Emily Haban, Nicolas Otello, Alan Chavez, Abigail Randall, Harper Sullivan, Mary Griffith, Kyran Cedillo, Dakota Waite, Colin Flynn, Aaliyah Donahue, Skyler Soderlund, Westly Dawson, Matthew Gomes, A ubrey Salvaressa, Emily Hernandez, Romeo Thompson, Pec-tus-on Downs, Bradley Osburne, Eliseo Garcia, Rain Fitch, Steven Gomes, Ezekial Anderson, Janie Mathieson, Macee Geib, Sofia Gutierrez, Hope Reddoch, Le'Yeq Alameda, Solomon Lor, Andrew Stemmer, Patrick Cunningham, Aubrey Perry, Kaylee Eades, Madelyn Lovaas, Tom Murrillo, Travis Pincombe, Conar George, William Deupree, Allison Uribe-Carrillo, Justin Michael, Laila WalkerOrcutt, Alexander Spurlock, Jonathan Romero, J enna Lopez, Francisco Gonzalez-Torres, Ayzzlie Abbott, Nemechay Bates, Paxton Clement, Aaliyah Spears, Cordelia Yates, Allison Sanderson, Calix Hanks, Lucky Thao, Nalani Knight, Tatianna Thao

Not photographed: Gracie Nicolas, Ashley Winchester, Sophia Young, Romeo Lopez, Faye Santos, Taliyah Tanner, John Farley, Justin Oxford, Paige Coats Bonilla, Helen Hooper, Trevon Barbour

Smith River School

Hat-Anew Romannose, Katelyn Lovaas, Willow Wood, Lino Sanchez, Eduardo CazaresRamos, Elijah Arriero

Pine Grove School

Back Row:Aero Norris, Nariah Newton, Chenoa Walters-Thornton, Charly Juarez, Rylan McGarity Middle Row: Hunter Crowder, Wyatt Wilson, Pengcheng Chen, Lue Lor Front Row: Bella Winchester and Carlos Samano

Joe Hamilton School

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Mary Peacock School

Atticus Vue, Bailey Thompson, Kingston Vue, Jaxon Marcinek, Carson Cronk, Tegan Duncan, Davina Thao, Robert Neeley, Gabby Clarkston, Avlynn Hogan

Courtesy photos, California Dept of Fish and Wildlife

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Public Notices 999 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of MICHAEL DEAN THOMLEY, Deceased. Case No.: 24PB10923 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Terrall Nelson Thomley has been appointed personal representative of the above-referenced estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the personal representative in care of the undersigned attorney at 3 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 190, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, within four months after the date of the ﬁrst publication of this notice, or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and published this 25th day of December 2025. Erin Kugler Attorney for Personal Representative SOHLER LAW 3 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 190 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 662-7880 12/25/2024, Pilot 405783

TS # 24-3114 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/3/22. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee, as shown below, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

TRUSTOR: Lisa E. Brackett, an unmarried woman DULY APPOINTED

TRUSTEE: Foreclosure Specialists, a General Partnership RECORDED: 8/17/22 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20223464 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California. DATE OF SALE: Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: At the stairs of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn County Administration Building at 981 H St., Crescent City, CA 95531. THE COMMON DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY IS PURPORTED TO BE: 313 Temple Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 APN: 115245-004. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 213,891.27 Beneficiary may elect to open bidding

at a lesser amount. The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is stated above, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. 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 fee 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 TENANT: You may have the 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 530-2462727; Toll Free: 844-3336766, or visit this internet website: calforeclosures. biz, using the ﬁle number

assigned to this case: TS#24-3114, to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the street 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. 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 the trustee’s information line at 530-2462727; Toll Free: 844-3336766, or visit this Internet Website: calforeclosures. biz, using the file number assigned to this case: TS #24-3114. 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. DATE: 11/22/24 NPP Website and sales line number: FORECLOSURE SPECIALISTS www. nationwideposting.com A General Partnership Trustee Sales Automated Number: P.O. Box 994465 916-939-0772 REDDING, CA 96099-4465 530-2462727; Toll Free: 844-3336766 Sheena Hunter / PartnerNPP0468228 12/11, 12/18, & 12/25/2024, Triplicate 405132

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: NORBERT A. DANTZMAN, AKA

TONY A. DANTZMAN, \

charscalex80 A MISSING PERSON, DECEDENT

Case Number: PB-247078

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: NORBERT A. DANTZMAN, AKA TONY A. DANTZMAN

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

The petition for probate requests that: CINDY M. SMITH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

Date: January 10, 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 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: Michael J Mazzei 900 Northcrest Drive, PMB #104 Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-1496 12/18, 12/25/2024, & 1/1/2025, Triplicate 405494

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Northcoast Health Screening 1325 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual Registered Owner(s): Lesley Pincombe

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/1/2025

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/ Lesley Pincombe

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/25/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240101 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024, & 1/1/2025, Triplicate 405044

Board of Director Position #4

The Harbor Sanitary District is accepting applications for the position of Board of Director Position #4. Candidates must live within the Harbor Sanitary District boundary and be a registered voter in Curry County. The appointment will be until June 30, 2025, at which time the position will be up for re-election. Board Member positions are volunteer positions and commitments in time vary. Persons interested in being involved in the development of the Harbor Community are invited to pick up applications at the Harbor Sanitary District office located at 16408 Lower Harbor Rd., between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Mon-Thurs. or call the District Office at (541) 4695225. 12/18 & 12/25/2024, Pilot 405293

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

Joseph Anthony Lavendar Case Number: PB247087

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

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

The petition for probate requests that: \ charscalex90 Yelena Lavendar 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 10, 2025

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

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

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

section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181 12/18, 12/25/2024, & 1/1/2025, Triplicate 405486

IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF STOREY, STATE OF NEVADA Case No.: 24OC000101E Department No. 1 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC., Plaintiff JUDIE A. MOORE, CANDACE J. JOHNSON, Defendants.

SUMMONS TO ALL DEFENDANTS: NOTICE! YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN 20 DAYS.

A Complaint has been filed against you in the form of a DECLARATORY RELIEF ACTION TO ENFORCE A LOST NOTE, brought to obtain a court order to enforce a lost promissory note. 1. If you intend to defend this lawsuit, within 21 days after this Summons is served on you, exclusive of the day of service, you must do the following:

A) File with the Clerk of Court, whose address is shown below, a written response to the Complaint in accordance with the rules of the Court, with the appropriate filing fee; B) Serve a copy of your response upon the attorney, whose name and address is shown below. 2. Unless you respond, your default will be entered upon the application of the Plaintiff, and this Court may enter a judgment against you for the relief prayed for in the Complaint, which may result in the taking of your money or property, or as otherwise prayed for in the Complaint. 3. If you intend to seek the advice of an attorney in this action, you should do so promptly so that your answer may be filed on time. 4. The State of Nevada, its political subdivisions, agencies, officers, employees, board members, commission members and legislators, each have 45 days after service of this Summons within which to file an answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint. Clerk of the Court, by: Deputy Clerk, STOREY County Courthouse, 26 S. B St. Drawer D, Virginia City, NV 89440 Plaintiff’s Counsel: McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, by Kristin Schuler-Hintz, Esq., SBN 7171, 9510 W Sahara Ave, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89117, Phone: 702-685-0329, Fax: 866339-5691, Email: dcnv@ mccarthyholthus.com. 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024 & 1/1/2025, Pilot 404906

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Alan Lloyd Pierce

Case Number: PB247086

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

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

The petition for probate requests that: Carol Lynn Dreilinger be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

Date: January 3, 2025

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

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

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181 12/18, 12/25/2024, & 1/1/2025, Triplicate 405330

INVITATION TO BID: Abandoned property of Sherri Estelle and All Other Occupants. For Sale, a 1979 FREEDOM/ SKYLINE, HILLCREST, Serial #02950325N, Home ID #224656. The mobile home is located at 31084 Crabapple Way #43, Gold Beach, OR 97415, in River Hills Estates. This will be a private sale with a minimum bid of $9,000.00. Bids accepted until January 8, 2025. Send/submit bids to 18150 SW Boones Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97224, Attn: Bri. Please call Elizabeth at: 408-679-8420 for an appointment to see home. 12/25/2024 & 1/1/2025, Pilot 405920

A Storage Lien sale will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Hewitt’s Stor-All 96650 DeMoss Rd. Brookings, OR 97415 Viewing of unit at 11:30 AM, Sale at 12:00 Noon HSA #46 - Enrique Ramos Household & Misc. Items 12/25/2024, 1/1, 1/8, & 1/15/2025, Pilot 405493

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Wylde and Ozzy Threads 2500 US Hwy 199 Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: an individual Registered Owner(s): Alohilani Martinez 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/ Alohilani Martinez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/29/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240097 12/18, 12/25/2024, 1/1, & 1/8/2025, Triplicate 405427

for events can

DAILY

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

WEDNESDAYS

• Men’s Group, 920 C Street, Crescent City: 6:30 pm. Led by Keith B. Rigby, LCSW. Call (541) 9414209 for more information or if you plan to attend.

FRIDAYS

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

SATURDAYS

MONDAYS

• 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.

• 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).

Caution Urged Driving at Many City Intersections

by ROGER GITLIN Country

Special

Better to be10 minutes late in this lifetime than 20 years early in your next.

Rural County Representatives

Recognize Del Norte Solid Waste Management Director

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

BEFORE AFTER CORNER

The City continued its vigilance in observing and abating vandalism scrawl. The latest efforts involve removing ugly graffiti along the Elk Valley Walking Bridge in Crescent City. The Triplicate encourages the community to contact triplicatenews@countrymedia.net to help our Community remain graffiti-free

The City continued its vigilance in observing and abating vandalism scrawl. The latest efforts involve removing ugly graffiti along the Elk Valley Walking Bridge in Crescent City. Still, yet to removed are Pacific Power boxes on A Street and the back of Rite Aid building on East 5th St.