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Fatal Pedestrian Accident Remains Under Investigation in Del Norte County

E. SCHWARZ

For the Triplicate

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is continuing to investigate a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on the evening of Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The incident happened at approximately 6:00 PM on US-101, south of Humboldt Road, near Crescent City.

The collision involved a 2023 Ford Transit Van driven by Robert Rodriguez. Joshua Mark Girard, age 69, Eureka was the bicyclist /pedestrian fatality on the 101 Highway, near Humboldt Rd, south of Crescent City. Rodriguez has not been cited or arrested for the incident, but the CHP will continue to explore the circumstances, according to Ofﬁcer Pete Rodriguez of the CHP. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity, pending notiﬁcation of family members, whom they are continuing to try to contact, according to a

spokesperson for the Del Norte Sheriff’s office. Preliminary findings indicate that drugs and alcohol did not play a role in the crash. However, CHP officers are still working to piece together the circumstances leading to the crash. Investigators are examining factors such as road and weather conditions, visibility at the time of the accident, and the actions of both the driver and the pedestrian. US-101 is a heavily traveled roadway in Northern California, and the area near Crescent City can present challenges for drivers and pedestrians, particularly during evening hours. Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has additional information to contact the CHP at (707) 2182000.

Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

September 5th, per its lease agreement with the Harbor, Paciﬁc Choice Seafood issued a 30 day notice it would close down its ice plant in the Harbor. The company attributed its exit to declining ice sales, escalating cost s and operational expenses. The company is in the process of removing critical equipment from the plant and deploying that equipment to its operations in Oregon and Washington.

The move dismantling the Crescent City facility complicates the transition of shaved ice production to CCHD oversight.

In its Defense, Paciﬁc Seafood has complained verbally about declining ice sales, since May but commissioners did not act on those verbal statements bcause there was no written acknowledgement. Commissioners’ ﬁrst (and last) written communication was the September 5th letter abrogating the month to month agreement in effect since 2016.

During this Holiday season, Harbormaster Mike Rademaker has

been seeking both short and long term solutions.

The why’s and the wherefor’s of declining ice sales can be directly attributed to onerous Government regulations. California’s palpable thumb on the fishing industry has driven 75 percent of the commercial fleet out of the Harbor to Oregon whose regulations are far more lenient than the Golden State. Dept of Fish and Wildlife outright banning of many species claiming these species are depleted due to claims of overfishing, a claim vigorously challenged by California anglers. The latest crackdown by the Evironmenral Protection Agency (EPA) on ammonia-based refrigerant in producing ice has driven the fleet and ice producers to the Beaver State, where regulations are far more relaxed. Nonetheless, Pacific Seafoods has pulled out and the beleaguered harbor is reeling.

The short-term rabbit out the hat solution is the CCHD will purchase and truck tons of shaved ice from the Brookings

Lean and Mean… Harbor Cuts the Fat

BY ROGER GITLIN

harbormaster and comptroller. The new Harbor will have a Harbormaster and Director of Operations, only. The projected annual savings in salary and beneﬁts is estimated to be $191,000. Harbormaster Mike Rademaker underscored, “Leadership is top

Schmidt, Crescent City.

Nature Speaks” follow horrific winds and rain in Crescent City. Fallen tree collapses over Front Street.

Courtesy photo Crushed ice

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His Imperial Majesty, King Gavin Newsom wears no clothes

OpiniOn by SamuEL Strait

Thinking just the other day, hasn’t Gavin Newsom and the California Democrat-led Legislature done enough to destroy the State of California during these past six years? Didn’t Newsom and his buddies in the Sacramento government get the recent memo sent very clearly by the people of this Country? Abortion, climate change, Environmental mandates, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DNACA) do not appear anywhere on the list of problems adults in the United States of America care most about.

Newsom should try the economy, crime, homelessness, illegal immigration, and high taxes, then Govenor “hair gel” Newsom might just figure out where he and the Democrats have gone off the rails. Of course, here in California that would be a heavy lift for progressives and liberals in the State to find that their favorite policies simply don’t make the cut in a national election.

Newsom, the faux emperor, wears no

clothes. What that means is we in the illegitimate public sector need to think for ourselves. The emperor is not telling us the truth.

A mere two days after the election of Donald Trump for a second term in the White House, our empty suited emperor buffoon in the California governor’s mansion promptly stuck both feet in his mouth by issuing a Proclamation to all citizens of the State informing them of his intention to attack the lawfully-elected President of this Country should President Trump “not see things the Governor’s way”…Some NONSENSE about California’s values.

Wow! That’s rich.

Leave it to Newsom to think a governor out ranks the President.

Clearly Gavin Newsom, thinks he runs things and wishes to inflict his brand of failed policies on the rest of the Country no matter what the national voters think. He already is the proud owner of a State-leading nation in homelessness, highest taxes, lowest student test scores and illegal immigration galore. Good

Grief! Haven’t you wreaked enough havoc, Mr. Emperor? California continues its woes with onerous heavy regulation, population loss, obsession with climate change, tax payer funded abortion for out of state “victims,” destructive EV mandates, and a spiking inflation. The list of Newsom’s disasters since he has been in office is kilometers long.

His intent to call a special legislative session for December 2nd to prepare for legal combat with the Trump White House in the coming four years is nothing short of showmanship and more wasted dollars in a State that is financially in decline.

Like many historical autocrats, Gavin Newsom thinks his actions have no consequences. Tax dollars can be thrown into a black hole for which there is no benefit to the people he serves.

The California Democrat stranglehold on power took a major hit this November, and two more years of Governor Gavin Newsom’s inability to wake up to the tides of change will only hasten the demise. Newsom’s reasons for a “Special Session”

of the Legislature have all the markings of a disgruntled, petulant toddler who didn’t get his way on Novembern 5th . He has become the king who wears no clothes. The economy, not abortion, crime not climate change, lower taxes not higher taxes, less regulation not more, less immigration not more illegal immigration, are things people wish to see. Unfortunately, the man in the empty suit thinks he knows best is“ill-suited” to lead California and Newsom’s results are a stark portrait of his nakedness. Gavin Newsom is not a king. He should not be able to act like one. California shouldn’t be allowed to go to war with the Federal Government. He won’t pay the price that the citizens of this State will. Newsom’s “Special Session” should rightly be labeled AN ABUSE OF POWER! The Legislature should be telling him to go pound sand!

Put your clothes back on Mr. Newsom. You are no emperor, you are just a failed bureaucrat whose days are numbered.

Another Victim from a Drunk Driving Illegal Alien in Sanctuary State California

My name is Lori Martin from Tracy, California, and my life has been a wild ride. When I was a teenager in the early 1990’s everything was great. I was active on two high school sport teams, had wonderful grades and had friends everywhere.

I was eager to get my drivers license when I turned 16 in September of 1991. I had so much to accomplish in life and I thought being able to drive was just the start. On April 10, 1992 everything changed: I was hit head-on by a drunken driver.

It took about 40 minutes for rescuers, using the Jaws of Life, to free me from my crushed car. I was flown by helicopter to St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton for immediate care.

The collision gave me a coma, brain injuries, several damaged and broken bones, numerous cuts and bruises, multiple fractures, torn tendons, a lacerated liver, eight cracked ribs, collapsed

left lung and paralysis. I was so lively at school and my future was bright but my positive life practically ended.

What about the drunken driver? Two weeks after the crash, the male driver of the vehicle that hit me made a court appearance. The man could not speak English. The judge told him to return in two weeks with a Spanish translator. He never did.

The police found out his blood level at the crash was .24, three times the legal limit of .08. He was also unlicensed and an illegal alien. I can almost guarantee you that he would not have escaped punishment so easily if he was a legal American.

After 33 days of intensive care and surgeries at the hospital, an ambulance drove me to Golden State Rehabilitation Hospital in San Ramon. After four months there, I broke from my coma. My days and nights were then filled with physical, occupational

and speech therapy.

I had to relearn everything, like sitting and standing. My speech was and is difficult to understand at times. People that also noticed I read lips to understand what was said or they had to write it down.

Doctors figured the high fever resulting from the crash killed and injured some hearing cells. Others were not harmed. I can hear sounds, but my injured brain is unable to comprehend this difference between the sounds. This affects me much daily.

At the end of November 1992, I went home. I was then transported two to three times a week to a clinic in San Jose for the same therapies. On the weekdays I did not go, a physical therapist came to my home.

I also did schooling at home. I had to earn credits to graduate from high school, so a teacher educated me at my home. Remember, I was only 16 when I

was in the crash. My location of therapy changed to the hospital in Tracy in the beginning of October 1993. I was determined to walk again. With all of my therapy and strong will, I walked to my therapy sessions. Therapy became history and I became a high school graduate at the end of April 1994. I went to college for a couple of years and had jobs. I am thankful my parents and friends drive me to places.

In 2006, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) contacted me. They wanted to know if I would speak at Every 15 Minutes retreats teaching teenagers to not drink and drive. I gladly gave a speech in April that year. My speeches continued for years at schools and clubs in five cities.

I began sending letters to the editor to newspapers for holidays and special events (like Super Bowl) in 2007 encouraging adults to not drive drunk. Even-

tually, my letters are printed in almost every California county. The CHP appreciated my work. Former Tracy CHP Commander Mary Rennie gave me the CHP Commander’s Award in 2009 for my work in educating people to stay sober when driving.

In 2014, former Tracy CHP Commander Jeff James and former CHP Deputy Commissioner Ramona Prieto gave me Certificates of Community Service for my continuous work. Former CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow also gave me the highest honor granted by the CHP in Sacramento: The Commissioner’s Medal of Distinction. The certificates and medal were given 10+ years ago and I hold them with much pride. I never stopped giving speeches and writing. Keeping drunken drivers off the roads and illegal aliens out of California is my hope for the future.

Del Norte County experiencing a drop in employment

E. Schwarz

For The Triplicate

Del Norte County, California is experiencing a significant decline in farm labor, reflecting broader changes in the state’s agricultural sector. Recent data from October 2024 reveals a concerning trend in both the number of farms and available farm labor in the county.

The number of farms in Del Norte County has decreased by 26% since 2012, dropping from 122 to just 90 in 2017. This reduction in agricultural establishments has had a ripple effect on the local farm labor market.

As of October 2024, Del Norte County’s labor force stood at 9,700, with

9,180 employed and 520 unemployed, resulting in an unemployment rate of 9.4%. This rate is higher than California’s overall unemployment rate of 5.4% for the same period.

Del Norte County’s agricultural landscape is dominated by livestock production, accounting for 74% of sales, with crops making up the remaining 26%. The county is known for its lily bulb production, with bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers covering 350 acres as of 2017. Despite the decline in farm numbers, the total market value of agricultural products sold in Del Norte County increased by 22% between 2012 and 2017, reaching $43,390,000. However,

this growth in sales has not translated to an increase in farm labor.

The decline in farm labor is not unique to Del Norte County but reflects a statewide trend. California’s farm labor market is undergoing significant changes due to rising labor costs, technological advancements, and increased competition from imports. These factors are pushing farmers to explore alternatives to traditional farm labor, such as mechanization and the use of H-2A guest workers. There has also been a significant drop in federal and California state employment in Del Norte County. Government jobs, including Federal, State, and local, lost 130

positions between 2010 and 2019, a 4% decline.

In 2024 has seen a 12.5% drop in federal employment, and a loss of 3.8% in state jobs. Most of this decline was in State Prison employment, as the inmate population has also decreased. While the number of federal jobs declined during this period, local government employment has increased slightly.

The situation In Del Norte County continues to reflect broader shifts In California’s agricultural sector. As the industry grapples with an aging workforce, rising costs, and changing regulations, the future of farm labor in the county remains uncertain. Local authorities and

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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS

Del Norte County Tax Collector, Barbara M. Lopez, would like to remind property owners that the deadline for payment of the FIRST INSTALLMENT of the 2024-25 Secured Property Taxes is TUESDAY DECEMBER 10, 2024.

For taxpayers who wish to make their payments in person or by mail, the Tax Collector’s Office is located at 981 H Street, Suite 150, Crescent City, California 95531.

If you recently purchased property and did not receive a tax bill, or if you have any questions regarding your tax bill, please contact the Tax Collector’s Office at 707-464-7283.

Barbara M. Lopez Del Norte County Tax Collector

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heavy. This is about survival. The Harbor is running out of time with little ability to pivot. Livelihoods are at stake. We must foster a culture of accountability and teamwork.”

• Grants Management: Grants and accounting services have been handled externally. Those functions will now be handled inhouse. The District hopes to cut $159,200 in project savings. Staff support will underscored adaptability.

• Legal Fees: Commissioners acknowledge excessive and crippling legal fees pose a significant burden on the District. Practices of long, drawn out telephone and conference calls with harbor counsel will defer to email and text communications. Rademaker, a veteran paralegal, projects a savings of $174,000.

• Vendor / travel / training budgets contract and renegotiations: Lots of fat on this pig. Projected savings of $587,200 are

Seafood

From page 1 harbor in an effort to provide said ice shavings to commercial shrimpers and crabbers for its impending season beginning in January, 2025.

The District has contracted to purchase two freezer units, a 40’ unit for $8,000 and a 20’ unit for $6,000.

Pacific Sea Food’s exit has dramatically impacted Del Norte CoCounty. The California EPA has driven (catch) processing to neighboring Oregon. Over a million pounds of shrimp in California waters have been diverted to Brookings. The loss is estimated to be approximately $500, 000 in handling fees.

Harbor Commissioner Rick Shepherd lamented his disappointment when he shared, “ Oregon can mandate sea food caught caught in its waters be processed locally. Why can’t

California do the same?” (for sea food food caught within its territorial waters) Here’s the longterm option. The Crescent City Harbor District (CCHD) issued the following statement: “The Harbor, City and Del Norte County understand the challenges Pacific Seafood faces and the CCHD is prepared to act decisively. The Harbor has identified readily available grant funds which can be allocated quickly to repair and restore the ice plant ensuring full regulatory compliance ahead of the Crab Season. The effort isn’t just about infrastructureit’s about protecting fishing jobs and fortifying a key pillar of our community’s economic foundation.

The CCHD implores Pacific Seafood to reconsider its position to closeo p down the ice plant.”

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Since 1979, Howland Hill Outdoor School has provided hands-on, immersive experiences in the iconic redwood forests, giving children the opportunity to connect with nature in meaningful ways. Studies consistently show the positive impact of outdoor education on mental and physical health, as well as academic achievement. By sponsoring a child’s visit, donors can help continue to inspire and transform lives, one student at a time.

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Public Notices 999 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Petition of: Savannah Rose Hickman and Blake Jonathan Peters CASE NO. CV241115 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Savannah Rose Hickman and Blake Jonathan Peters filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Porter James Gillard to Proposed name: Porter James Peters 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: 12/13/2024 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1 The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: October 31, 2024 /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, and 12/11/2024, Triplicate 403781

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF BROOKINGS RANSOM AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS

Sealed bids for the construction of the Ransom Avenue Improvements for the City of Brookings (Owner) will be received by 2:00 pm PDT December 18, 2024. A virtual bid opening will be held at the day and time of the bid closing utilizing GoToMeeting™ . Bids received after this time will not be accepted. All interested parties are invited to attend.

The Issuing Ofﬁce for the Bidding Documents is: The Dyer Partnership (541) 269-0732. Bidding Documents are available at www.questcdn.com, QuestCDN Project No. 9420034. Bids will ONLY be received and accepted through QuestCDN. Prospective bidders must be on the QuestCDN planholders list for bids to be accepted and receipt of Addenda. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualiﬁcations, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

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Construct approximately 159 lineal feet (lf) of new 18-inch storm drain, 107 lf of new 12-inch storm drain, one (1) shallow type storm drain manhole, provide one (1) ﬁeld connection to an existing structure, and two (2) catch basins (G-2).

Construct approximately 180 lf of new curb and gutter along the north side of Ransom Avenue, 14 lf of new type-C curb along the east side of Homestead Road, 571 square feet (sf) of sidewalk, 400 sf of concrete driveway, 101 sf (face) of masonry wall including foundation, 120 tons of aggregate base, 30 tons of ac pavement, one (1) access ramps at the intersection of Ransom Avenue and Homestead Road. Other work includes demolition work, storm drain removal, ac pavement removal, curb and gutter removal, concrete surface removal, retaining wall removal, landscaping, and other miscellaneous items. Bids not fully completed in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders will not be considered. A Bid Security executed in favor of the Owner in the amount of not less than 10% of the total amount of the Bid is required. Per ORS 279C.385 (2), Bid Security is to be forfeited as ﬁxed and liquidated damages should the Bidder neglect or refuse to enter into a Contract and provide suitable insurance certiﬁcates, bonds, and other required documents for the faithful performance of the work in the event the Bidder is awarded the

Contract. All bidders must be equal opportunity employers, provide proof of an employee drug testing program, be registered with the Construction Contractors Board, and comply with all state and federal laws. A Pre-Bid Conference will not be held. Each Bidder must submit a First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form, Evidence of Authority to Sign Bid, and Evidence to do Business in the State within two working hours of the time for receipt of the Bid. Contractors and all subcontractors shall pay at least the state prevailing rate of wage as determined under ORS 279C.815. ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 will be administered and enforced in accordance with state law and regulations. No Bid will be received or considered by the Owner unless the Bid contains: 1) a statement that Bidder will comply with the provisions of 40 USC 276a and ORS 279C.840 and 2) a statement as to whether the Bidder is a resident Bidder as deﬁned in ORS 279A.120. The Owner reserves the right to reject

L Holdings 900 Northcrest Drive, PMB 10 Crescent City, CA 95531 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/ Lola Paquette This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/1/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20240084 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, & 12/11/2024, Triplicate 403977

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cT.S. No.: 24-31206 A.P.N.: 102-140-014-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/14/2005. 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 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 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, of 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 pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: Earl Brown and Janelle Brown, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants

Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 9/26/2005 as Instrument No. 20057224 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California , Described as follows: As more fully described in the Deed of Trust Date of Sale: 1/7/2025 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: Outside on the steps of the southwest entrance to the Flynn Administration Bldg. located at 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $131,202.55 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 12730 SOUTH INDIAN ROAD SMITH RIVER, CA 95567

A.P.N.: 102-140-014-000

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other

common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site www.STOXPOSTING. com, using the file number assigned to this case 2431206. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this internet website www. STOXPOSTING.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-31206 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: 11/14/2024 Vylla Solutions, LLC formerly known as Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1600 South Douglass Road, Suite 140 Anaheim, CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: (844) 477-7869 or www.STOXPOSTING. com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Tai Alailima, Director 11/7, 12/4, & 12/11/2024, Triplicate 404362

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY CURRY

PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Estate of: ROBERT G. CRUZ, Deceased. Case No. 24PB07835 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Catherine CruzAdams has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative c/o K.R. Olin, Attorney at Law, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415, 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 attorney for the personal representative, K.R. Olin, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415.

DATED and first published this 4th day of December, 2024.

/s/ K.R. Olin

OSB #903547

Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415 (541)469-2669 olinandassociates@gmail. com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY In the Matter of the Estate of: ANGELEKA SOPHIA ANNE ST. GRACE, Deceased. Case No. 24PB06564 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them to the undersigned Personal Representative through my resident agent, JAMES W. GARDNER, Attorney at Law, 29692 Ellensburg Ave, Ste 11, P.O. Box 1286, Gold Beach, Oregon 97444, Phone (541) 247-6615, within four months after the date of the 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 Attorney for the Personal Representative, JAMES W. GARDNER, whose address and phone number appear above. Dated this 12th day of November, 2024. /s/ MONTE RALPH MCGINNIS 96465 Coverdell Drive #20 Brookings, OR 97415 11/27, 12/4, & 12/11/2024, Pilot 404179

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION

Redwood Coast Transit Authority Monday, January 27, 2025, at 5:30 PM, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. Notice is hereby given that the Redwood Coast Transit Authority will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the Negative Declaration for the Williams Drive Electric Bus Infrastructure Project (Project). The proposed Project is the redevelopment of an existing bus maintenance and operations facility to add electric bus charging infrastructure. The project area (Assessor Parcel Number 118020033000) is cumulatively 1.23 acres of an 84.77-acre lot, situated on the north end of the Del Norte County Fairgrounds, which is located at 421 US-101, Crescent City, CA 95531. The project area is currently used as a maintenance vehicle parking area with a bus wash bay. Development of the proposed project includes upgraded electrical service equipment, paved driveways for access and circulation, an asphalt parking lot with car and transit vehicle parking aisles separated by concrete electric vehicle (EV) charging islands, EV charging infrastructure, fence upgrades, access gates, a backup generator pad, solar arrays, lighting, and landscaping. The new transit center will serve (11) Endera Model B buses. These improvements will meet the mandated requirements to transition bus fleets to alternative energy sources and the project prioritizes improved facilities in an underserved rural community. The Negative Declaration is available for public review and public comment from December 4, 2024, through January 3, 2025, at https:// redwoodcoasttransit.org/. The public hearing will be held during the regular meeting of the Redwood Coast Transit Authority Board of Directors on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held at in the Flynn Administration Center, located at 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. The meeting can also be attended virtually. A link to view the meeting will be posted on: https:// media.co.del-norte. ca.us/. Written comments to be included in the administrative record of the proceedings may be submitted in advance of the public hearing to Jeff Schwein, Project Manager, via email at jeff@ greendottransportation. com or via postal service to Redwood Coast Transit

Authority, 140 Williams Dr, Crescent City, CA 95531. Pursuant to California Government Code 65009, if you challenge any of the above actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Redwood Coast Transit Authority at, or prior to, the public hearing. Members of the public are invited to attend the public hearing. Public input is encouraged. 12/4 & 12/11/2024, Triplicate 404747

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Log Cabin Diner AND Redwood Food Park AND The Filli’n Station 299 US Highway 169 Klamath, CA 95548 Mailing address: PO Box 276 Orick, CA 95555 This filing is a refile of previous file # 20210017 with changes. Registered Owner(s): Sherry Scott This Business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/1/2011. 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/ Sherry Scott This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 11/4/2024 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20240098 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, & 12/11/2024, Triplicate 403956 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE MINI STOR-IT 97992 Shopping Center Dr., Harbor, Or. 541 4694420 On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, the contents of units owned by Brooke Scoggins, Bruce T. Woods, and David Holmes will be sold to foreclose liens for non-payment of rent and any expenses of this sale pursuant to ORS 87.685 Call for viewing appointment 11/27 - 12/10 before 6:00 PM. Sealed bids may be submitted until 5:00 PM on 12/10/2024 Mini Stor-it reserves the right to reject any & all bids. 11/27 & 12/4/2024, Pilot 404327

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or estate, or both, of FREDERICK DE OTIS

YOUNG

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

The petition for probate requests that: Lorna Lammers 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 3, 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: JOCELYN M. GODINHO, Esq 317 3rd St, Suite 15 Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 242-7439 12/4, 12/11, & 12/18, Triplicate 404609

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

Judith Katherine Long Case Number: PB247075

To all heirs, beneﬁciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Judith Katherine Long A Petition for Probate has been ﬁled by: Rebecca Stone, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.

The petition for probate requests that: Rebecca Stone 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: December 6, 2024

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181 11/20, 11/27, & 12/4/2024, Triplicate 403408

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY In the Matter of the Estate of: WARREN GRANT WEBBER, Deceased. Case No. 24PB09947 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the aboveentitled estate. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them to the undersigned Personal Representative JAMES W. GARDNER, Attorney at Law, 29692 Ellensburg Ave, Ste 11, P.O. Box 1286, Gold Beach, Oregon 97444, Phone (541) 247-6615, within four months after the date of the 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 or Personal Representative, JAMES W. GARDNER, whose address and phone number appear above. Dated this 7th day of November, 2024. /s/ James W. Gardner, OSB# 720943 29692 Ellensburg Ave, Ste 11 P.O. Box 1286 Gold Beach, OR 97444 11/20, 11/27, & 12/4/2024, Pilot 403972

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On December 31, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 o’clock a.m. at the Curry County Courthouse, front steps, 29821 Ellensburg, Gold Beach, Oregon, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 99681 Bobcat Dr, Brookings, Oregon 97415. The court case number is 23CV32319, where U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF THE FW SERIES I TURST is plaintiff, and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF WILLIAM STIRLING MAXWELL, JR., A DECEASED INDIVIDUAL; AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARITIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 99681 BOBCAT DR, BROOKINGS, OR 97415 is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Curry County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce. For more information on this sale go to: www.oregonsheriffs. com/sales.htm 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, & 12/18/2024, Pilot 404193

Calling All Artists:

Application for Redwood National & State Parks Spring 2025 Artist-in-Residence program opens December 1st!

CRESCENT CITY, Calif. – Application for the Spring 2025 Artist-in-Residence program at Redwood National and State Parks opens December 1st and closes December 15th. The residency will take place between April 1st–30th, 2024. Redwood Parks Conservancy, California State Parks, and the National Park Service invite artists of all mediums to apply!

The program offers eligible artists up to four weeks to pursue their art form amid the stunning landscapes of the parks. Writers, sculptors, photographers, painters, dancers, ﬁlmmakers, musicians, composers, and other visual and performing artists are encouraged to apply. Artists will translate the park’s purpose—pleasure and preservation—into creations that offer enjoyment and deeper understanding of the landscape.

During the residency, artists will have ample time to ﬁnd inspiration and opportunities to interact with park staff and the public. Each artist will provide at least one public presentation to help the next generation of artists see the parks from new perspectives. The program includes housing and a stipend of up to $5,000 to cover logistical needs.

SPRING 2025 PROGRAM DETAILS: Submission window: December 1st-15th

Selected artist announcement: January 15th

Dates of residency: April 1st–30th Deadline to donate artwork: October 31st

Application & eligibility information is available at:

https://www.nps.gov/redw/ getinvolved/artist-in-residence.htm

Applications or questions can be sent to: events@redwoodparks.org.

Applications may also be mailed or hand delivered to: RNSP Artist in Residence Program, 1111 2nd Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

Redwood National and State Parks share in the perpetual stewardship of ancient coast redwood forests, waterways, and coastline on the homeland of Yurok, Chilula, and Tolowa peoples; for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of everyone; with a commitment to restoration of damaged landscapes.

Patricia “Patty” Berg, a fervent Democrat and former State Assemblywoman passed away on November 19, 2024, in Eureka.

A Humboldt County resident since 1974, Berg established herself not only as one of the CA Legislature’s most dependably progressive members, but also as one of the few members whose personal integrity earned her respect and cooperation on both sides of the political aisle. As a member of the legislature, one of Patty’s proudest efforts was carrying “Death with Dignity” legislation in 2005-2007, to replicate the Oregon law of choice to allow aid in dying. It was an effort that spurred the adoption of the landmark Compassionate Choices Act in 2015. She was a creative force in the Humboldt community, over the years leaving her stamp of enthusiasm and effectiveness on many organizations. She was founder of the Area I Agency on Aging and cofounder of the Redwood Coast Jazz Festival. She was also enormously proud to have helped start “the Girlfriends Over 60” group – 16 fabulous, local women friends who met monthly to discuss issues around how to grow old with class, dignity and verve. She always said, “It’s all about the Girlfriends.”

A prodigious local fundraiser, when Patty made a commitment to a project, she was tireless in her effort to see the goal achieved. From the Redwood Coast Jazz Festival initiated to

support senior programs, to Six Rivers Planned Parenthood, Hospice of Humboldt and Life Plan Humboldt, many knew if you took a call from Patty, keep your checkbook close because she was a convincing and very effective advocate. In the last days of her life, Patty was embraced by the loving warmth of her many friends, who gathered to watch over her during her last struggle. She was a force in this life. Determined, organized, kind and generous. Once you were taken into her family circle, her generosity knew no bounds. Famous for her clip board, daily to-do check list, she was organized. Need to make a decision about the next steps in your life, see Patty – she’d help develop the pros and cons, and help you think it through. She was a good listener, genuinely curious about people and cared enough to want to know your story. She was a matchmaker and fabulous hostess, where no detail was left unattended and where over the years, she brought many together at her dining room table. Patty loved to garden her acre of land, both with ﬂowers and vegetables and in the early 90’s she became a Master Gardener. Gardening gave her such joy.

Patty often acknowledged how very lucky she had been in this life – to have enjoyed many loving relationships and friendships; to have experienced a truly intimate and loving relationship with a husband she adored;

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to help raise two stepchildren that she often referred to as her own; to have been given so much and be able to give back in return; to have been ﬁnancially independent and to always have strived to be true to herself.

Elected to the CA Assembly (2002-2008), 1st Assembly District, she was a tireless advocate for her district, which included the counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, Lake, Mendocino, and parts of Sonoma. She was Chair of the Aging and Long-Term Committee and the Select Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Patty was also a strong and vocal advocate for women’s issues throughout her lifetime. She chaired the Legislative Women’s Caucus, which developed the first working family’s agenda, and she worked tirelessly to encourage more women to run for public office – a goal only recently achieved when for the first time in the history of the CA Senate, parity was achieved – at least 50% of the members are now women. During her six-year term, she received 14 Legislator of the Year awards from various statewide organizations and developed the nation’s first Master Plan and Policy Agenda for aging adults. Following her tenure in the Legislature, Patty continued to work with the Assembly, to create the nation’s first training program for incoming women legislators in 2010 and 2012. Beginning in 2014, she served as the Principal Consultant to the Senate Select Committee on Aging and Long-

Term Care, developing a comprehensive report with over 30 legislative recommendations to restructure long-term care in California. Patty always dressed with style and ﬂair, in fact, her legislative colleagues once voted her “the Best Dressed” legislator in Sacramento. Patty was born and raised in Seattle, WA, moving to Southern California in 1962. She graduated from California State University at Los Angeles with degrees in Sociology and Social Work. Prior to her election in the California State Legislature, Berg served as the founding Executive Director of the Area 1 Agency on Aging, serving Humboldt and Del Norte counties for nearly 20 years. There, she became a leading advocate for policy change in Sacramento and our nation’s Capital by writing legislation and testifying before Congress. Patty’s agency was nationally recognized, receiving the Administration on Aging’s highest award for developing the most comprehensive system of services for older adults in all of California. She also served on multiple local non-proﬁt boards, and two national boards: The National Association for Area Agencies on Aging and the national Compassion and Choices organization. She was an instructor at HSU in both the Sociology and Psychology Departments and was awarded “Woman of the Year” by both the State Assembly in 1992 and the State in Senate in 2000. In 2008 she was honored as “Democrat of

the Year” by the Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee.

After graduating from college, Patty moved to New York City, where in 1970 she met the love of her life, Patrick Murphy, MD, who had traveled to New York to hock pickles. It was love at ﬁrst sight when they met at a Block Party that Patty helped organize to raise money to plant street trees on West 69th Street. Following a whirlwind 4-day romance, Patty moved back to southern California, where Patrick was an Internist in private practice in Newport Beach and a clinical instructor in medicine at UC Irvine. In 1971, Patrick began a residency in psychiatry, which he completed at Napa State Hospital, following which Patty and Patrick moved to Humboldt County. Patrick

died in 1987. Patty is survived by her brother, Danny Berg (Colleen) of Washington; sister, Marsha Bowman (Bruce) of Florida; stepdaughter Gretchen Tavenner (Chris) of Montana; stepson Brian Murphy of Idaho; cousin Judy Nick, niece (Danielle); nephew (Eric) and step-granddaughters, Damia and Leila; her ‘team’ of many intimate friends, and her friend and care-giver, Mia Mulhern. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to the following organizations selected by Patty: Hospice of Humboldt, Life Plan Humboldt, the Humboldt Library Foundation, or to a charity of your choice. A memorial service to celebrate Patty’s life will be held after the ﬁrst of the year. Notice will be provided.

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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.

• Volunteers needed for Nature’s Coastal Holiday Light Show, Capella by the Sea, Brookings. Open nightly November 29 through December 24. You can choose to volunteer for 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm or 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Contact Michelle at 541-469-1103 for more information.

• 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

• 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.

MONDAYS

• Women’s Wellness Talking Circle Online: 7:00 pm. For more infor-

mation 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).

Nov 29 – Dec 24

• Nature’s Coastal Holiday light show, Capella by the Sea, Azalea Park, Brookings: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

December 6 - 7

• 35th Annual Candlelight Walk, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC) invites the public to the 35th Annual Candlelight Walk Through the Ancient Redwoods. This popular fundraising event benefits RPC and the parks it sup-

ports, including Redwood National and State Parks. Attendance is limited to 300 guests per night, and tickets tend to sell out quickly. Held in partnership with California State Parks and the National Park Service, features a walk through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park’s ADA-accessible Revelation Trail, lit by luminaria. Local storytellers will share winter, holiday, and redwood-themed stories. After the walk, participants can enjoy hot cider and cookies at the visitor center. A silent auction will also be held to support RPC. Pets are not permitted.

December 6 - 8

• Holiday Fair, DN Fairgrounds: 12/6 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 12/7 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, 12/8 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Photos with Santa, raffles, food, treats, crafts. For more information, call 707-464-9556.

Dec 6 - 8 & Dec 13-15

• Nature’s Coastal Holiday light show, Capella by the Sea, Azalea

December 6

• Annual Holiday Nights and Festive Lights Christmas Lights Parade: 6:30 pm. After the parade, the festivities continue with the tree lighting and festive holiday market at the Clock Tower parking lot. Shop local vendors, snap a photo with Santa, enjoy music from the DJ, and savor delicious treats while watching amazing performances.

December 7

• Del Norte High School Madrigal Dinner, Veterans Memorial Hall: 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm). A grand tradition and magical way to herald the holiday season, the DNHS music program’s annual Madrigal Dinner transports audiences back to a

royal court of the Renaissance Era with music, costuming, mischief, and romance. The evening is a re-creation of Renaissance feasts held in grand halls throughout England during the days leading up to Christmas. The madrigal performance is directed by Collin Kirkwood, DNHS Choir Director, and showcases the impressive gifts of Del Norte High School’s music program students. Tickets are on sale now at Del Norte Office Supply.

December 14 - 24

• Trains in Space presented by Stout Mountain Railway “Playground of Imagination”, Brookings-Harbor Shopping Center, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Model train layouts in G, O, ON30, HO, N, and Z scales. Layouts will be out of this world. Check out the Stout Mountain Railway Club page on Facebook for more information.