TRP320

City joins Harbor Resiliency Festival in Recognizing 60th Anniversary of the Good Friday Tsunami

BY ROGER GITLIN. Country Media, Inc.

The City and the Harbor announce this week-end’s Tsunami Resiliency Festival, March 23. The Festival will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Tsunami which destroyed downtown Crescent City. Events will take place from 11am-9pm.

• 11am-3pm Art Walk and Brunch featuring local artists and works. Harbor Art Gallery, 140 Marine Way, Crescent City Art Gallery, 1228 2nd Street, Casita Coffee outside Harbor office and Brunch at Schmidt’s House of Jambalaya, 110 Anchor Way.

• 1pm-3pm Artifacts and Stories. Del Norte County Historical Society Museum. 577 H Street. Free admission

• 3:30pm-5pm Survivor Stories and Memorial. Gather along the Harbor waterfront to hear

Fire Board votes to sell Cooper Avenue Station

June 2023 State Arbitration Hearing on the basis of the CCHD’s inability or failure to dredge the inner harbor by October 31, 2023. The dredging underneath the Fashion pier was ordered by the Arbitration panel to a depth of at least 18 feet, allowing larger vessels to access the syncrolift to raise and lower ships to the Harbor. The Harbor had not dredged underneath the syncrolift since 2015. Other issues involved The Harbor’s failure to maintain the facility housing tenant Fashion’s structure.

Further inquiries are directed to Harbormaster Timothy Petrick. tpetrick@ccharbor.com

2nd District Supervisor Valerie Starkey

Superior Court Judge-elect Karen Olson

2nd District Assembly candidate Michael Greer

1st District Supervisor Darrin Short

5th District Supervisor Dean Wilson

Courtesy photo

Author Dennis Powers, The Raging Sea

GUEST COLUMNS

IN MY VIEW: Civil discourse and civic engagement

This is my 104th column which means that I have been sharing my opinions with you for two years. I laugh when anyone calls me a journalist. I am not a journalist. I am an opportunist. The Del Norte Triplicate has provided me with an opportunity to express my views without censorship. For this I am grateful.

Looking back at the wide array of subjects that I have written about, there is a common thread throughout. My columns aim to inform people and guide them to get involved with local government. Government works best when the public participates in the decision making. I have advocated for civil discourse and civic engagement.

Public Comments

Every government agency must allow public comments on every issue on their agenda. They must let people speak before the elected officials take a vote. Agencies can adopt rules on how this will occur. It is standard for each person to have three minutes and they are expected to stay on topic.

As an adaptation to COVID most government

meetings started streaming online and public testimony was allowed remotely via zoom. This accommodation may end soon in response to abuse of this privilege.

Last September, a San Francisco Chronicle story reported, “After several people made explicit, racist and antisemitic remarks during remote public comment at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors session, the Board President is pledging to put an end to call ins altogether.”

Nazi Zoom Bombs

More recently the SF Chronicle (3/4/24) reported that neo-Nazis are using video conferencing platforms to ambush public meetings with hate speech. “There have been more than 140 antisemitic disruptions of public forums nationally since August, most caused or inspired by a group called the “City Council Death Squad.”

It is not possible to weed out the hate speech from the regular speakers. California Law requires that if elected bodies elect to “teleconference” they must let the public know when and how to access it. Furthermore, the constitution broadly protects free speech

including hate speech.

Many government agencies are choosing to curtail remote testimony from everybody. At least two dozen California Cities have suspended virtual meeting participation for the public. The city attorney for Walnut Creek explained, “We pretty much have to allow everything unless we cut back to the way it was pre-COVID.”

Racism Hits Home

It seems far away to read about these incidents in other parts of California, but it is more real when it hits closer to home. At the March 4th Crescent City Council meeting, eight hatemongers logged in to spew racist and antisemitic bile during the public comment period. There was little the City Council could do to stop it.

The City Attorney advised that they could try to redirect if the speakers go off topic and can cut them off if they veer back off course. This was a well-organized attack. Every speaker started out politely on a relevant issue and then careened into an obnoxious rant. You can listen to the recording from minute 13 to 33.

The first speaker started

CRESCENT CITY, Calif.– Redwood Parks Conservancy, California State Parks and the National Park Service are proud to announce that Lauren Godla of Gasquet, CA and Jenny Hersh of Princeton, MA have been selected as Redwood National & State Parks’ (RNSP) Spring 2024 artists-in-residence.

Beginning in April, Godla and Hersh will spend one month creating artworks surrounded and inspired by the incredible landscapes of Redwood National & State Parks. Stay tuned for updates on public presentations from the artists over the course of their residency.

About the artists: Lauren Godla is a dance artist, director and educator

based out of Gasquet, CA. She graduated with a BA in Exercise Biology and a Minor in Dance from UC Davis in 2012 and spent the better part of the following decade living and working in the Bay Area. She co-directed and performed for FloorPlay Dance Comedy, choreographed for Theater Bay Area award-winning productions, and toured and performed nationally with BANDALOOP during her time in the Bay. In 2020 she moved home to Del Norte County and in 2021 she founded DiRT & Glitter, an environmental art organization that produces site-specific productions. Her dance film “Drop” was included in the 2021 San Francisco Exhibition

Showcase “Three Turns” and her dance film “Two Suns” debuted in the 2022 San Francisco Dance Film Festival. She is currently serving as the Artistic Director for DiRT & Glitter and working on a collaborative dance film project to celebrate the Klamath Dam Removal process through funding awarded by the Upstate California Creative Corps. Her work aims to inspire connections, honor the body as part of our living planet, and explore our inner and outer wilderness. Learn more about Lauren Godla and her work on Instagram @laurengodla @dirtandglitterco or visit dirtandglitter.org.

Jenny Hersh is an artist and educator with roots in the East Coast but always

talking about sewers and then went on to describe how the Jews are digging tunnels under their temple to perform ritualistic sacrifices. After he was interrupted, he asserted that he was exercising his “constitutionally protected speech in a public forum” and threatened legal action if they stopped him.

Another racist started talking about Black History month then pivoted to say that “Blacks are a cancer on the world.” The last speaker claimed he has been a resident of Crescent City for 14 years (likely a lie) then claimed that he hears digging under his home and people saying, “oy vey.” This neo-Nazi closed with, “Heil Hitler.”

What To Do?

The Chair of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors decided to stop taking public comments via zoom, after a disturbing disruption of the City Planning Commission a few months ago. Will other local agencies follow? I do not condone hate speech but hope there is another way other than shutting down remote testimony.

The strategy of requiring in person testimony is that people may not be as

Tsunami

From page 1

accounts of survivors and rebuilders. The event will include the reading of names of those who lost

Results

From page 1

radical if they must appear in person. This would also reduce the number of outsiders crashing the party. The downside is that it can restrict local people from participating. It is hard for people who are disabled, elderly or just busy to attend meetings.

However, I know that people are also willing to show up live and spew hate. At a recent Harbor Commission meeting, a man played a prerecorded statement through a portable speaker making personal attacks on the Harbor Master. The President tried to cut him off, but he just turned up the volume and continued unabated.

Ad Hoc Reactivism

It is important for people to participate in government decision making, but it is imperative that we remain civil. It is always impressive to see the impact that citizens have when they speak up at meetings. Often this is motivated by a specific issue. I call this ad hoc reactivism because we are reacting to a proposed decision.

There is also a need for persistent advocacy, when an individual or group stays focused on the long view. One such group

their lives and the laying of a wreath across from the Harbor Office. 101 Citizens Dock Rd. • 5:30pm-8:30pm. The day concludes at the newly-opened Portopints

Del Norte Board of Supervisors: (Winners in BOLD)

1st District

• DARRIN SHORT (unopposed)

2ND District

• VALERIE STARKEY 606 Rivers

Drown 359

5th District

• DEAN WILSON 590 Linda Sutter

196 Heather Polen 346

Wilson avoids runoff with 52.12 percent surpassing the majority threshold.

Judge of the SUPERIOR Court.

• KAREN OLSON 2993 Keith Morris 2359

Member of State Assembly 2nd District

MICHAEL GREER 3093

Rusty Hicks, 1129

Frankie Myers, 756 Ariel Kelly, 425

Chris Rogers,194 Ted Williams, 122.

on the move to wherever art, community and teaching take her. While she has a background in sculpture and printmaking, she is currently deepening her practice of hand cut paper works. She is excited to explore parallels between the delicate and striking medium of cut paper and the fragile and awe inspiring ecosystems in the Redwoods National and State Parks. Jenny is looking forward to connecting with the land and learning from the communities that protect, revere and intertwine their lives with the natural world. Learn more about Jenny Hersh and her work on Instagram @hershjenny or visit jennyhersh.com. To learn more about RNSP’s Artist-in-Res-

Kevin Hendrick

is Friends of Del Norte which celebrates their 50th anniversary this year. They are committed stewards of our rivers, forests, and public lands so we may continue to enjoy the natural beauty of our County.

On Friday, March 22, Friends of Del Norte is hosting award-winning journalist Greg King for a presentation of his new book, The Ghost Forest, which covers the history of redwood logging and protection efforts, from the mid-nineteenth century to 1999. This starts at 7 p.m., at College of the Redwoods, 883 West Washington Blvd.

Kevin Hendrick is a 31year resident of Del Norte County. kevinjameshendrick@gmail.com

at the Port, 201 Citizens Dock Rd. Organizers of this commemorative event imvite you and your family to join the community on this special remembrance.

Cynthia Click, 22.

Top two candidates Greer and Rogers will advance to a November runoff election. Greer 19,441 Rogers 13,229

US Representative in Congress

• JARED HUFFMAN US Senate seat, Interim and full term Steve Garvey (R) and Adam Shiff (D) will advance to the November election. Presidential election

• DONALD TRUMP (R) and JOSEPH

BIDEN (D) handily won their Primary races. Statewide, TRUMP won 1.239 million votes. BIDEN gathered 1.930 million votes.

Proposition 1: (Del Norte only) Yes 2391 No 3431

The vote in California show Prop 1 Yes votes passing by slightly more than 50 percent.

Results remain unofficial until certified by County Clerk / Registrar Alissia Northrup, within 30 days of the March 5 Primary election.

idence program, visit https://www.nps.gov/redw/ getinvolved/artist-in-residence.htm.

Redwood Parks Conservancy supports events and programs, coordinates volunteers, raises funds, and helps to welcome over one million visitors annually to Redwood National and State Parks. Learn more at redwoodparksconservancy. org.

Redwood National & State Parks Announce Spring 2024 Artists-in-Residence

Volunteer weather watchers needed in Del Norte County

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media

The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network (CoCoRaHS)

CoCoRaHS

es.

If

For

Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. Call 844-487-0221. (ONPA)

Health & Nutrition 301

Is 2024 your year? We’re here for it and here for you. Reach your goals this year with WeightWatchers. Get started with THREE months FREE, visit www. weightwatchersoffer. com/39. (ONPA)

Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free information kit! Call 855-839-0752. (ONPA)

Stroke and Cardiovascular disease are leading causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Contact Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-844-655-0972. (ONPA)

Personals 302

California couple promises baby warm loving home, secure future. Devoted grandparents, educational opportunities. Generous living expenses paid. Katrina and Rob. 1(714)729-3014 or attorney 1(310)663-3467. (ONPA)

Employment Opps 515

California licensed Optometrist shall provide optometry visual services and diagnoses and treatment for the following specific conditions: allergies, infectious diseases, and nonsystematic inflammations of the conjunctiva, using diagnostic agents and topical products, e.g., miotics, lubricants, nonsteroidal anti-allergy agents, non-steroidal antiinflammatories, antibiotic agents, and hyperosmotics, in accordance with Chapter 7 of the Business and Professional Code and National Standards. The assignment would be for 4 days a week at the state correctional facility in Crescent City. The pay rate is contingent on the person’s experience. One of our staffing personnel can be contacted for further information: Deidre Blair, 855 502 3600. We are Management Solution, LLC, 200 Pine Ave, Ste 600, Long Beach, CA 90802.

McLennan Excavation / Da-Tone Rock are hiring for lube tech, experienced equipment operators, laborers, and local dump truck drivers. Hours flexible, pay negotiable, email lily@ pipeandrock.com or stop in the office at 98109 N. Bank Chetco River Road in Brookings. 541-412-0106

Yurok Tribe is Hiring! Exciting Career Opportunities!

Administrative Assistant Office of Tribal Prosecutor, Klamath

Case Aide, Tribal Child Welfare & Behavioral Health, Klamath

Community Outreach Specialist-Tobacco Wellness, Client Services, Crescent City/Klamath Court Coordinator, Tribal Child Welfare & Behavioral Health, Klamath Crew Member, Cultural Resources/THPO, All Areas

Cultural Resource Crew Leader, Cultural Resources/ THPO, All Areas

Cultural Resources Protection Manager

Cultural Resources/THPO, Klamath Deputy Executive Director

Community Development Executive Office, All Areas Environmental Protection Officer, Environmental, All Areas

Funding Manager

Fisheries, All Areas Grants & Compliance Project Manager, Grants & Contracts, Klamath HR Recruiter, Human Resources, Klamath Information Security Specialist, Office of Tribal Prosecutor, Klamath K-12 Coordinator, Promise Neighborhood, Crescent City/Klamath Language Aide, Head Start, Klamath Maintenance Worker I, Education, Crescent City Outreach Counselor, Tribal Court, Klamath Security Control Operator Facilities, Klamath Smith River Promise

Community Coordinator

Promise Neighborhood, Crescent City/Smith River Social Worker, Client Services, All Areas

TANF Employment Technician, Client Services, Crescent City/Klamath

TANF Family Advocate, Client Services, Crescent City/Klamath TANF Prevention Technician, Client Services, Crescent City/Klamath Tobacco Wellness Project Coordinator, Client Services, Crescent City/ Klamath Transit Van/Bus Operator Transportation, Klamath Tutor, Education, All Areas Wellness Court Coordinator, Tribal Court, Klamath Join the team today! Apply online: www.yuroktribe.org/ jobs Email: HR@yuroktribe.nsn. us

Motorcycles 608

For Sale - 1990 Honda CBR-1000. $1500 obo or trade. 541-251-2190

‘06 Ford Freestar Van. Inside wheelchair lift, low miles. $4900. In Brookings. 530-503-5060.

97 Silver Corvette C-5 convertible. Manual trans. 55k mi. Aftermarket tires/ rims w/ less than 1k mi., have orig. tires/wheels. Stored in garage. $25,000. Ron 541-294-2871

Wanted Autos 690

Get your deduction ahead of the year-end! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous year-end tax credit. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844533-9173 today! (ONPA)

Make a tax-savvy move this holiday season and year-end! Donate your car, truck, boat, RV, and more to champion our veterans. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous year-end tax deduction. Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-866-6959265 today! (ONPA)

Misc/Trade 700

8x8 Greenhouse for sale. $100. 541-469-4948 Big man’s recliner, dark brown fabric, good condition. $65. 707-464-5515

Stereo, TV & Video 713

DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE

Package, $84.99/mo for 12 months. HBO Max and Premium Channels included for 3 mos (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-855-602-2009. (ONPA)

Get DISH Satellite TV + Internet! Free Install, Free HD-DVR Upgrade, 80,000 On-Demand Movies, Plus Limited Time Up To $600 In Gift Cards. Call Today! 1-866-373-9175. (ONPA)

Pets 736

Munchkins, Persians, Ragamuffins, Ragdolls. Pets / Show Quality. Super loving. Illness forces sale. Adults & Kittens avail $350 and up. Call / Text for pics (702) 860-8957.

2 bedroom

outside with a porch and a small back yard. $1200 a month plus a $1200 security deposit. Water/Sewer/ Garbage paid. Credit Check fee of $25 and a 700 or higher to be approved. No

Pets. 541-469-6119

Furnished 1 bedroom 1 bath Apartment/Ste. Upstairs Apt. w/ utilities paid. Includes: W/S, garbage, electric, wi-fi & cable. No pets. $1140.00 a month plus security deposit. $25 Fee for Credit Check. Call (541)469-6119 for appt or questions

Ocean view! 2008 Laurel Creek Park model, 1br /1ba, 396 sq ft, w/ utility/laundry room, in small, quiet, 55+ RV park in Harbor, OR. $75,000 For inquires, please email applehillrv@gmail. com.

www.CurryPilot.com www.Triplicate.com

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: MARY HELEN BOWMAN, Deceased. Case No. 24PB01746 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Berwyn B. Bowman, Jr. has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 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: March 13,

2024 /s/ K.R. Olin K.R. Olin, OSB 903547 Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415 (541)469-2669 olinandassociates@gmail. com

Published: March 13, 20, and 27, 2024. Pilot & ONPA. P-386554

Notice of Online Public Lien Sale Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.), the following will sell the storage unit(s) listed below at public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents. Property including but not limited to household goods, clothing, tools and/or other miscellaneous items. The sale will take place online at www. storagetreasures.com. Bidding will open on Friday March 22, 2024 at 3:00 pm and end on Friday April 05, 2024 at 3:00 pm. StorWell - Elk Valley - 176 Elk Valley Rd, Crescent City, CA, 95531 Jessica Gravatt

StorWell - McNamara - 1065 McNamara Rd, Crescent City, CA, 95531 Ervin Strickland, Kristian Chamberlain, Anthony Godoy, Kendra Marie Sherer, David Haile, Tennille Monday, Damion Vanparks, John Napier, Erin Dunleavy, Kristy Teasely, Jennifer Thomas Csea Chapter 178, Jennifer Thomas, Amy Harlick StorWell - Northcrest - 1880 Northcrest Dr., Crescent City, CA, 95531 Bruce Anderson, Bruce Anderson Published: March 20, 2024.

Triplicate. T-386913

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

PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Estate of: BERWYN BRYCE

BOWMAN, SR., Deceased.

Case No. 24PB01754

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Berwyn B. Bowman, Jr. has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at c/o K.R. Olin, Attorney at Law, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415, within four months after the date of first

Retirement/Asst Living 801 Available For Rent 800

Available For Rent 800

Studio apartment. $875/mo. includes some utilities. 707-225-0612

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 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.

SALES.BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000009466061. 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. 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 833-5610243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES.

BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000009466061 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.

FOR TRUSTEE SALE

INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM

BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 02/26/2024 A-4810514

Published: March 20, 27, and April 3, 2024. Triplicate. T-386593

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: F/V Little Vikki 661 Childs Ave Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: an individual

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 2/14/2024 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Carl Wakefield This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/14/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

Deputy Name Claire Landay,

Deputy

File No. 20240016

Published: February 28, March 6, 13, and 20, 2024, Triplicate T-385369

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON, FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY Case No. 24PB01881

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

In the Matter of the Estate of: JOHN ANTON RENNER, IV, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Administrator or his attorney at the address below, 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 Administrator, or the lawyer for the Administrator, David C Johnston. Dated and first published on March 13, 2024. /s/ John A. Renner, V Administrator

Lawyer for Administrator: David C. Johnston, OSB #140957

Law Office of David C Johnston 517 Chetco Ave P.O. Box 4884 Brookings, OR 97415 (541) 373-8706 Published: March 13, 20, and 27, 2024. Pilot & ONPA. P-386506

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Curry County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold its 202223 Annual Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Agenda topics include approving the 2022-23 financial audit and the 2022-23 annual report. Other matters may be discussed. The District’s regular monthly meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m. Agenda topics include approving the February minutes and reviewing the monthly financial reports, and Curry Weed Advisory Board topics include reviewing the 2023 Noxious Weed Sites Inventory. Other matters may be discussed. The meetings will be held at the Curry Watersheds Partnership office located at 29286 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach. The location is accessible to persons with disabilities. An option to join electronically is available. To access the meeting(s) electronically, please contact Tammy Wills at tammy. wills@currywatersheds. org or (541) 247-2755 ext

6. To request an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Tammy Wills at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Published: March 20, 2024.

Pilot & ONPA. P-386787

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

In the Matter of the Estate of Jerry Ray Hartzell, Deceased.

Case No. 24PB01715

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative.

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative at 767 Willamette Street, Suite 302, Eugene, Oregon 97401, within four months after the date of publication of this notice, or the claims may

Signed:/s/ David Wylie, Director, Operation UpLife

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/1/2024

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B.

beneficiary,

be submitted to the above-mentioned District representative no later than 3pm April 1st, 2024.

A brief description of the scope of work for each schedule is provided below: Removal and replacement of approximately 2,000 linear feet of 8” sanitary sewer line, approximately 125 linear feet of 15” sanitary sewer line, 19 sanitary sewer manholes, and associated improvements.

Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations:

Civil West Engineering Services, Inc. 486 E St, OR 97420 Ph: 541-266-8601; fax: 541-266-8684

Harbor Sanitary District 16408 Lower Harbor Rd Brookings, OR 97415

To be eligible to Bid and be listed on plan holders’ list, bidders must download Bidding Documents and/ or purchase them from the Engineer. Complete digital project bidding documents are available for this Project at www.civilwest. com under Current Bidding tab Ebid doc# 8914485. You may download the digital plan documents for $20.00. Please contact QuestCDN at 952-2331632 or info@questcdn. com for assistance in freemembership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents are available for a nonrefundable price of $240.00 per set, which includes applicable sales tax and shipping. Please make your check payable to Civil West Engineering Services and send it 486 ‘ E’ Street Coos Bay, OR 97420. Please contact us at 541-266-8601 if you have any questions.

A pre-bid conference will not be held. Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to Owner through Engineer to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders, no less than five (5) days prior

else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

DATE OF HEARING: April 3, 2024

TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING:

981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA 95531 *** Minor Subdivision MS2304 at Nautical Heights Dr., Smith River, CA 95567. The applicant proposes to divide this approximately 87-acre parcel into four parcels and a remainder parcel. The parcels will range between 3 and 7 acres with the remainder parcel taking the majority of the acreage. The zoning is Rural Residential (2 acre minimum) with a density (D) overlay and a General Plan Land Use designation of Rural Residential 1 du/2 acres, Rural Residential 1 du/5 acres, Resource Conservation Area, Timber, and Riparian Corridor. Proposed access will be from roads established during a prior subdivision. The parcels are proposed to be served by on-site wastewater treatments systems and community water. The applicant provided documentation addressing geotechnical considerations, and botanical and biological assessments for the application. A draft mitigated negative declaration has been prepared and posted

of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A

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

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

Published: March 13, 20, and 27, 2024. Triplicate T-386466

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

Brian G. Burlison Case Number:

PB247017

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Brian G. Burlison A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Antonio P. Martell and Chrlene Martell, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.

The petition for probate requests that: Antonio P. Martell and Chrlene Martell 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.

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: March 22, 2024

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

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

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Published: March 6, 13, and 20, 2024. Triplicate T-386018

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

Kenneth A. MacDonald

Case Number: PB247020

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Kenneth A. MacDonald A Petition for Probate has been filed by: John MacDonald, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: John MacDonald 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: May 3, 2024

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Dennis Lippitt, Esq., SBN 99904

Law Office of Dennis Lippitt P.O. Box 1607 Felton, CA 95018 (831) 334-1270

Published: March 20, 27, and April 3, 2024. Triplicate T-387048

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

Dona Miller, Decedent Case Number:

PB247014

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

Dona Miller

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

The petition for probate requests that: Coleen Davis be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, to be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

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

Date: March 29, 2024

Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

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

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Taylor P. Call The law Offices of Taylor P. Call 836 57th St, Ste 483 Sacramento, CA 95819

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF SONOMA

DESTANEE SANCHEZ, Petitioner vs. JASON DOE, Respondent CASE NO. 24FL00212

CITATION TO APPEAR

DATE: 4/3/24 TIME: 8:30 am

DEPT: 22 JUDGE:

***Parties may appear by Zoom or in person.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA:

TO JASON DOE: By Order of this Court, you are hereby advised that you may appear before Department 22 of the above-entitled Court on April 3rd 2024 at 8:30 am, of that day, then and there to show cause, if any you have, why your parental rights relation to TAYASUE

TOPANGA SANCHEZ (born 01/28/2018), a minor, should not be terminated according to the Application for Freedom From Parental Control (the “Petition”) and Declaration in Support of the Petition on file herein. The Petition is filed for the purpose of freeing the minor for adoption. For a proceeding filed under this provision, you have the right to counsel; if you are unable to afford counsel, the court shall appoint counsel for you unless that representation is knowingly and intelligently waived. The court shall consider whether the interests of the child require the appointment of counsel. If the court finds that the interest of the child requires representation by counsel, the court shall appoint counsel to represent the child, whether or not, the child is able to afford counsel. The child shall not be present in the Court unless the child requests or the Court so orders.

The address of the Court is 3055 Cleveland Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA.

Given under my hand and seal of the Superior Court of California, Of Sonoma.

Robert Oliver Date: 2/26/2024 9:59 am

By: /s/ Janice Archuleta

Deputy Clerk Janice

Archuleta

Parties may appear by Zoom or in person.

To join online, go to Zoom. us/join OR to join by phone, dial *67 1

/s/ Amanda

O’Connell

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/13/2024

Alissia D. Northrup

County Clerk-Recorder

Hannah Gill, Deputy

File No. 20240015

Published: February 28, March 6, 13, and 20, 2024.

Triplicate T-385513

Zone:

DATE OF HEARING: April 3, 2024 TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: 981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA 95531

*** Coastal Development Permit B37773C at 140 Elias Way, Smith River, CA 95567. The applicant proposes to convert an existing attached garage to bedrooms and a bathroom with the addition of an approximately 220 square foot addition (approx. 10’ x 22’) on to the north side of the residence. The project

will use the existing onsite wastewater treatment system and Smith River Community Services

District water (already serving the residence). The residence is within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) for prevention and suppression of wildfires and has been granted an exception for the required defensible space setback on the north property line by CAL FIRE. The parcel is in the California Coastal Zone.

APN 101-050-010.

Please contact the County Planning Division at (707) 464-7254 with any questions.

DATE: March 11, 2024

Del Norte County, Planning Division, Community Development Department Published: March 20, 2024.

Triplicate. T-386985

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION / LIEN SALE

NOTICE HEREBY IS GIVEN that a mobilehome registered to TONI RENEE WILLIAMS, and described as a 1972 FLEETWOOD mobilehome, Decal Number LAF8576, Serial Number 5942, Label/Insignia Number MH259989, and stored on property owned by Spruce Haven, LLC (“Spruce Haven MHP”), at 200 Waldo Street, Crescent City, CA 95531, Del Norte County (specifically, those goods located/stored at 258 Waldo Street, Space #20 within the park), will be sold by public auction at the Spruce Haven MHP on April 2, 2024, at 1 :30 p.m. and such succeeding sale days as may be

Puzzle Answers

necessary, and the proceeds of the sale will be applied to the satisfaction of the lien, including the reasonable charges

adjusted net loss.

A comparison with other area parks shows long-term resident back-in rates and long term resident pull through rates ranging from $425 (per 30 days) for Sunset Harbor RV to $525 for Crescent City Mobile Home Park RV (per 30 days). Proposed increases:

• Nightly (back-in) $55. Nightly (pull through) $65.

• Weekly (back-in) $350 Weekly (pull-through) $420.

• Long-term resident 30 days (back-in) $500. Long-term 30 day (pull-through) $600. Commissioners will dedicate approximately 20 vacant spots to build the revenue base. These rates are proposed only and not yet approved.

Harbor Commission attorney Best, Best and Krieger advised the Commissioners may decline or refuse to accept or handle tenants’ mail. Citing no legal requirement to provide mail service and potential liability issues handling someone else’s mail, the Harbor attorney advised the District of its options.

The Harbor may instead require Park residents to provide their own mailboxes. Currently, tenants may

access their mail during a two hour window at the Harbor office.

A group of upset, long term tenants led by Bayside tenant Leonard Franklin expressed several tenants displeasure on a number of grievances concerning Park Maintenance, Restroom cleanliness, potholes in the roads, claims of disrespectful interaction with Harbormaster Tim Petrick and access to the delivery of mail and parcels.

Last month, the tenants group met with District president / Commissioner Harry Adams and Gerhard Weber to discuss their complaints and concerns. Commissioners tabled the mail delivery item until its next meeting. Tuesday, March 19 at 2pm, at the Harbor office.

Photo credit, Roger Gitlin

Tenant Leonard

POLICE BLOTTER

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

•

•

•

•

•

of K Street, Police.

• 5:03 pm, theft, 800 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 5:44 pm, hit & run, 800 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 7:27 pm, harassment, 1000 block of Scenic Creek Drive, Sheriff.

• 11:35 pm, harassment, 500 block of Lakeview Drive, Sheriff.

Tuesday, 03/05/24:

• 2:00 am, disturbance,

4100 block of Highway 169, Sheriff.

• 4:39 am, threats, 6700 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 8:06 am, dispute, 1000 block of E Street, Police.

• 4:06 pm, assault, 100 block of Elk Valley Road, Sheriff.

• 5:03 pm, disturbing the peace, 500 block of L Street, Police.

• 6:36 pm, theft, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 8:17 pm, shots heard, area of Park & Parkway, Sheriff.

• 10:32 pm, threats, 100 block of Elk Valley Road, Police.

Wednesday, 03/06/24:

• 12:20 pm, threats, area of Harding, Police.

• 7:40 am, fire, 900 block of Sunset Circle, Police.

• 8:30 am, disturbing the

peace, 1100 block of Jefferson, Sheriff.

• 11:34 am, hit & run, motor vehicle accident, 1300 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 3:01 pm, disturbing the peace, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 6:46 pm, assault, 100 block of Citizens Dock Road, Sheriff.

• 8:54 pm, vandalism, 100 block of Elk Valley Road, Police.

• 9:32 pm, disturbing the peace, 1300 block of El Dorado Street, Police.

Thursday, 03/07/24:

• 3:26 am, theft, 2000 block of Elk Ranch Road, Sheriff.

• 8:35 am, trespass, 600 block of L Street, Police.

• 3:11 pm, fraud, 200 block of Del Monte Street, Sheriff.

• 3:30 pm, trespass, 400 block of Fresno, Sheriff.

• 4:49 pm, shots heard, 400 block of Cummins Road, Sheriff.

• 6:24 pm, threats, 2600 block of Peveller Avenue, Sheriff.

• 7:46 pm, theft, 800 block of Fred Haight Drive, Sheriff.

• 10:18 pm burglary, 100 block of Elk Valley Road, Police.

Friday, 03/08/24:

• 1:43 am, burglary, area of Northcrest & Madison, Sheriff.

• 8:02 am, burglary, 2500 block of Oliver Avenue, Sheriff.

• 8:07 am, harassment, 500 block of Pacific Avenue, Sheriff.

• 10:33 am, harassment, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Police.

• 11:35 am, threats, area of

Starfish, Sheriff.

• 12:51 pm, theft, 3400 block of Kings Valley Road, Sheriff.

• 1:21 pm, theft, 4100 block of Lake Earl Drive, Sheriff.

• 3:14 pm, shots heard, area of Dundas Street, Sheriff.

• 5:23 pm, theft, 900 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 8:38 pm, threats, 600 block of Humboldt Road, Sheriff.

Saturday, 03/09/24:

• 1:34 pm, trespass, 400 block of Macken Avenue, Sheriff.

• 4:15pm, harassment, 1700 block of Wildwood Lane, Sheriff.

• 11:26 pm, child abuse, 1300 block of Burtschell Street, Sheriff.

• 11:30 pm, theft, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

Sunday, 03/10/24:

• 12:35 am, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 3:43 am, disturbing the peace, 1200 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 4:20 am, burglary, 500 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 6:02 am, theft, 1000 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 8:51 am, theft, 100 block of Elk Valley Road, Police.

• 2:35 pm, disturbing the peace, 100 block of Elk Valley Road, Police.

• 2:37 pm, burglary, 1100 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 3:50 pm, harassment, 2500 block of Old Mill Road, Sheriff.

• 9:24 pm, disturbing the peace, 200 block of Benson Avenue. Submissions

Saturday, March 16

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 featured artist Rebecca Russell. 140 Marine Way: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, Tuesday – Saturday. For more information call 707464-9133 or visit crescentharborgallery.com.

• Photography of Jeffrey Rich. Gallery of Arts & Culture, 175 H Street: Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. For further information call (707) 4644745.

• DNACA’s Art in Pub-

lic Places program presents a solo art exhibit by Marcia Morgan titled “The Honest Earth, Illustrated Lyrics” on display through April 17, at the Del Norte County Courthouse, 450 H St. Open from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, weekdays, except for state holidays. For more information, visit dnaca.net.

• DNACA’s Art in Public Places program presents a solo art exhibit by artist Jonnel Covault, titled “Out there: Lake Tolowa and Beyond” featuring Jonnel’s expert artistic works, featuring the art form of linocut. Located at the 2nd floor mezzanine of the CEC Airport during the airport terminal’s hours through May 1, 2024.

• The Wonder Bus Book Writing Contest for Kids. Submit short stories and illustrations for a chance to get published and added to the Wonder Bus Lending Library. Books must be submitted by March 29. Blank books can be picked up at Del Norte Child Care Council.

• 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.

Monday, March 18

• Women’s Wellness Talking Circle Online: 7:00 pm. For more information and to participate Contact info@lutea.org or 530419-4827.

Wednesday, March 20

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

Friday, March 22

• Annual Fundraising Banquet for Child Evangelical Fellowship NorCal, Del Norte Fairgrounds Event Center: 6:30 pm. Catered dinner and dessert, Kid testimonies, guest speaker Rob Foster. RSVP at cefnorcal.org/ncbanquet before March 19. Contact

Sherry Van Fossen at 707210-7887 for more details.

Saturday, March 23

• First annual Tsunami Resiliency Festival. This March marks the 60th anniversary of the devastating 1964 Tsunami that struck much of the west coast but was most destructive to Crescent City. Rebuilding was an immense undertaking, but our tenacious community got to work. 1:00pm – 3:00 pm: Artifacts & Stories @ The Del Norte County Historical Society’s Museum, 577 H. Street. 11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Art Walk @ Crescent City Harbor. 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Survivor Stories @ Along the Waterfront. 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Stories of The Sea & Sea Shanties @ Port o’ Pints in the Harbor, 201 Citizen’s Dock Road.

• Lighthouse Talk, Travel Oregon Welcome Center at Crissey Field State Recreation Site, 14433 Hwy 101 S, 2:00 pm. Talk will be given by John Zimmerman of the St. Geore Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society. Learn

history on the St. George Reef Lighthouse and more. For more information, call 541-469-4117.

• 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.

Sunday, March 24 • In Mulieribus concert. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 102 Park Ave, Brookings: 3:00 pm. Presented by The Friends of Music. In Mulieribus - the Latin phrase meaning “among women” - a women’s vocal ensemble dedicated to strengthening community through the art of music. Admission is $20 and students 18 and under are free. For more information, email info@ ppadelnorte.org or visit ppadelnorte.org.

Monday, March 25

• Women’s Wellness Talking Circle Online: 7:00 pm. For more information and to participate Contact

info@lutea.org or 530419-4827.

Tuesday, March 26 • Del Norte Healthcare District Special Meeting. Healthcare District Office, 550 E Washington Blvd: 6:30 pm. Regular meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month (with rare exceptions around holidays). Go to https://delnortehealthcare.com/meetings-%26-agendas to see our agendas and minutes (also posted on the Del Norte County website).

Saturday, March 30 • 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.

Monday, April 1 • Women’s Wellness Talking Circle Online: 7:00 pm. For more information and to participate Contact info@lutea.org or 530419-4827.

City authorizes funds to send Mayor to attend Rikunzentakata dinner

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

The Crescent City Council authorized up to $750 to send Mayor Blake Inscore to a Rikuzentakata ceremonial dinner hosted by the Consul-General of Japan in San Francisco, April 10.

Dinner guests include California State Senate

leader Mike McGuire, 2nd District Congressman Jared Huffman among other invited elected and dignitaries.

The event follows the March 11, 2011 magnitude 9.1 Earthquake that wiped out the Coastal community of Rikuzentakata. Thousands lost their lives in the ensuing Tsunami.

Two years later, a lone boat washed up along the Crescent City shoreline. The boat belonged to a high school in Rikuzentakata. Local students from Del Norte High cleaned and refurbished the “ Kamome” and returned the vessel to Rikuzentakata, Japan. This event prompted a sister-school bond between the two communities.

April 12 and 13, Crescent City will be hosting the 2nd Annual Kamome Festival. The City of Rikunzentakata will be sending a delegation to help commemorate the anniversary.

Not all in attendance at the Council meeting were excited to allocate the funds sending the Mayor to this ceremonial event in San Francisco.

Public Speaker Sam Strait thought the expenditure should be directed to filling potholes on City streets rather than financing politicians “ hobnobbing at a dinner party.” Strait reminded councilors the delegation, absent the Consul-General, would visit Crescent City, within the next 48 hours.

voted unanimously to send

Inscore to the

Is California the worst state to retire on a budget in 2024?

by ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

•

•

The Tolowa Dee-ni Nation announced it has passed a Resolution opposing offshore wind energy. The Nation covers Del Norte County and much of The southwest Oregon, urges the Department of Interior and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to halt all scoping and permitting for offshore wind projects, until a comprehensive and transparent procedure is developed.

The Tolowa Dee-ni is a federally recognized Indian Nation, one of 574 federally recognized tribes in the United States that depend on traditional places, foods and lifestyles. The Tolowa states observed and future impacts from climate change threaten access to traditional

foods, marine foods offer sustenance as well as cultural, economic, medicinal and community health for future Tolowa Deeni’ generations. The offshore wind energy project lacks tribal involvement and research, according to the Resolution. The Tribe states the (wind energy project) lacks studies or research about the environmental impacts the windmills will have on the ocean floor and marine species. “ The Federal government has a legal obligation to consult with Tribal Nations on any activities that may affect the lands and resources. We ask the Administration to incorporate the essential value of tribal co- stewardship, co-decision making and co-management of tradition lands and waters,” according to the Resolution.