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I attended the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors meeting on April 9 to see what they would do with the Joint Powers Agreement for the Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority.

The question for the Supervisors was whether to concur and adopt the same version of the JPA that the Crescent City Council and the Harbor Commissioners approved or refuse to change their minds. The only difference is a clause that the County added that disallows activities involving offshore wind.

For Tri-Agency to resume leading our regional economic development effort, the same JPA must be adopted by each of the member agencies. If the County continues to refuse reconsideration and does not approve the revisions made by their partners, Tri-Agency will likely be stalled.

CEDS I think it is unfortunate that so much time and energy has been spent debating the pros and cons of offshore wind energy. This has resulted in a stalemate. The County is highjacking the agenda before Tri-Agency can be assembled to choose the best economic development programs to pursue.

I testified at the Supervisors meeting and suggested that Tri-Agency should focus on implementing the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan (CEDS), which is an action plan for collaboration to accomplish shared goals for economic development in Del Norte County. The CEDS was prepared under a joint effort of Crescent City, Del Norte County, and the Crescent City Harbor District, and contains an action plan with unrealized goals and objectives that Tri-Agency could take on. I highlight below a few examples of goals and projects that Tri-Agency could work on.

Create New Jobs

CEDS Goal 1 is to “diversify the regional economy to include technology-based firms, light manufacturing and health care enterprises that provide at least living wages to local workers.”

Two good ideas in the CEDS are to “attract internet commuters and ensure adequate capacity and redundancy in the broadband network.” There is a section that focuses on healthcare with interlocking objectives. “Attract and expand a greater range of specialty health care services, create an inventory

of health care services available in Del Norte County, identify existing health care gaps and engage a group of industry representatives to determine the constraints to filling the gaps.”

To help fill these gaps, the CEDS recommends we “coordinate with workforce education and training agencies to maximize the opportunity for local healthcare training programs.”

Workforce Support CEDS Goal 5 is to “enhance education, workforce training, housing and healthy lifestyle opportunities in the County to support existing residents and businesses as well as the workforce of the future.”

The CEDS proposes to “support expansion of career technical education programs in the K-12 school system and attract or develop additional vocational education programs, focused on skills needed by local industry as well as future technology industries.”

The CEDS recommends housing actions to “prepare market information that can help attract developers to build more workforce housing, as well as evaluating local zoning and permitting processes to remove barriers for all types of housing.”

Lack of affordable workforce housing is a major impediment to economic development. This must be addressed with more urgency.

I asked the Supervisors to consider this question, “If not Tri-Agency, who will do this work?”

Do Over

Since the Board of Supervisors previously voted on this decision, the second time was harder. Three independent yet interrelated actions were necessary to be taken in order, for each of the subsequent items to be considered.

First, a motion to suspend the rules of order must be approved to allow the Supervisors to reconsider the Tri-Agency JPA. This action requires 4 votes to pass. Contingent upon the passage of the first item, next they need to approve a motion to reconsider the Tri-Agency JPA.

Contingent upon the passage of the first and second items they could vote to adopt the Tri-Agency JPA, Amendment, removing Section 5.05.E of the Board’s previously approved version of the JPA which restricted the Tri-Agency’s ability to “support or pursue activities involving the off-shore generation of wind energy.”No

Compromise

After public comment, when it came time to take action, Supervisor Starkey made the motion to “suspend the rules of order” to reconsider the Tri-Agency JPA. Supervisor Howard seconded the motion. Supervisor Short stated that he “was not willing to waiver on protection of fishing and was not willing to suspend the rules.”

Supervisor Borges seemed annoyed that this issue was before him again. He said, “What’s the point of having rules if we’re not going to follow them. Let them (the City and Harbor) change their votes!” The first motion failed. Short, Borges and Wilson voted no, Starkey voted yes, and Howard abstained. The die was cast.

Technically, the Tri-Agency still exists with the current, outdated joint powers agreement, but if the County refuses to contribute the $70,000 that they previously committed, Tri-Agency will be hobbled. The City has already contributed $30,000 and Harbor met their commitment to pay $10,000. The County is holding out.

Airport during the airport terminal’s hours through May 1, 2024.

• “Innovations” juried art show, hosted by Coast Redwoods Art Association, Crescent Harbor Art Gallery, 140 Marine Way. Discover unique and thought-provoking pieces that showcase the innovation and ingenuity of our visionary artists.

Wednesday, March 17

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

Thursday April 18

Friday, April 19

• Jason Fabus Trio concert, Crescent Elk Auditorium:7:00 pm. A staple in the budding Los Angeles jazz and swinging dance scene, the Jason Fabus Trio features highly sought-after saxophonist and songwriter/arranger Jason Fabus on saxophone, vocals, and piano. He is joined by Shane Savala on guitar and Brian Ward on upright bass. This concert is free and is the last concert of Music in the Redwoods’ 75th season.

Saturday, April 20

• 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 530-419-4827.

Sunday, April 21

• Colorama Bowling hosted by Pelican Bay Athletic organization, Tsunami Lanes:5:00 pm. Raffles, 50/50, and color pin prizes. $40 per player. All proceeds go to local youth activities. For more information, contact Randy at 541-6613561 or randy@tsunamilanes. net.

Monday, April 22

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

Tuesday, April 23

• “How to Sell Your Local Food Products,” hosted by the Del Norte and Tribal and Lands (DNATL) Community Food Council (CFC). Family Resource Center, 494 Pacific Ave.: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Inviting all new and beginning farmers, gardeners, and cottage food producers to find out how to start selling products locally. Learn how to become a certified producer and sell to the Downtown Farmers Market, the Crescent City Farmers Market, the DNATL CFC’S Harvest Box, and the Family Resource Center’s Pacific Pantry and Mobile Market. If you have any questions about this workshop, please contact Iya Mahan at imahan@frcredwoods.org.

• 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).

Friday, April 26

• 2024 Economic Summit, Elk Valley Rancheria: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. This year’s summit will consist of a full day of updates and what’s new coming to Del Norte County. With a theme of ‘The Future is Now’ you’ll find out exciting details from our new airline carrier, Advanced Air on what they have to offer those flying in and out of our local Border Coast Regional Airport, as well as the results from an in-depth study on what the airport adds to our community. Find out from Caltrans and the local Del Norte Transportation Commission on how long before Dr. Fine Bridge is complete, and what is coming for Hwy 199. Sutter Coast Health will provide information on their new programs, and see and hear about Crescent City, County of Del Norte, and our Crescent City Harbor on their projects. Tribal updates from Elk Valley Rancheria and the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, Del Norte School District and others will round off the day. Both breakfast and lunch are included and the chance to win round trip tickets to both Oakland and Hawthorn.

Saturday, March 27

• 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 530-419-4827.

• Final hands-on workshop in the Seed to Supper gardening series.

Response to Marshall letter

In response to Ray Marshall’s April 3, 2024 letter. So well put. Sign me up for the move to Mars, if it comes to that. Let’s hope it does not.

PJ Estlund Crescent City

The Electoral College

As so many have said “It needs to go away.” I have completed an analysis of the actual minutes of the Federal Constitutional Convention of May 25, 1787 through September 17 1787, which set out the arguments for and against the Electoral College. The following arguments, which can quickly be identified as no longer valid, pertain to the establishment of the Electors: Argument #1: James Madison-pg. 57, July 19, 1787 “There was one difficulty however of a serious nature attending an immediate choice by the people. The right of suffrage was much more diffusive in the Northern than the Southern States; and the latter could have no influence in the election on the score of the Negroes. The substitution of electors obviated this difficulty and seemed on the whole to be liable to the fewest objections.”

Since the institution of the 3/5ths compromise, the Representatives could now count 3/5ths of their slaves.

Argument #2: Mr. Gerry: - pg. 57, July 19, 1787 “He was agst. a popular election. The people are uninformed and would be misled by a few designing men.” As we know - with the advent of radio, television, and the internet, “the people are now informed.”

The Supervisors are developing a Strategic Action Plan which they say will set priorities for what the County should do. If they are going to do nothing, this will be easy. We don’t need another plan. We need action.

Kevin

Now What? Ironically, the Supervisors had a discussion of a proposed new Strategic Action Plan earlier in the agenda when staff recommended that the County should “add economic development services” to the County staffing. The County currently has no one working exclusively on economic development.

Arguments #1 and #2 were the major issues that decided our current Electoral system. Since those arguments are no longer legitimate and as we have seen from the January 6, 2021, fiasco what can happen regarding the Electoral College, it is time to put an end to this archaic method and “let the people choose their President and Vice President directly. PJ Estlund Crescent City

Exciting Days are Here

A pack of activities come for Juniors and Seniors now. For instance, Del Norte High School will have prom on April 20. I missed many teenage joys, like prom, because a drunken driver hit me when I was 16 in 1992.

I graduated in 1993 in a wheelchair with hearing difficulties. After 32 years, my hearing is still damaged, and I can walk as best as I can. I am used to my daily challenges, but I am trying to prevent others from facing this. No one wants to live with these difficulties: I guarantee that. Believing you can drive like a pro after a beer or two is foolish. I’ve been trying to make that clear for 15+ years. Unforeseen injuries or death can come to yourself and others if you are not sober when driving. I know.

Teenagers have a long road ahead of them. If drinking, please designate a sober driver first. It is the best choice for all. Drinking and driving can bring a dead end to their future, as well as others.

Lori Martin Tracy, California

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

Kevin Hendrick

with Stover Engineering and Wayne Maples Plumbing and Heating. The two entities were the final defendants in the Dutra et.al lawsuit which had been interrupted by the challenges posed by the Covid 19 pandemic.

Under the terms of the settlement agreement,

Stover Engineering and Wayne Maples Plumbing and Heating will collectively pay the District a total of $1,406,000. Despite the prolonged duration of the litigation, CCHD believes this settlement represents a fair and inequitable resolution for all parties involved, allowing the District and defendants to move forward.

Stover Engineering was involved in the design and project management of the Inner Boat Replacement in 2013 while Wayne Maples Plumbing and Heating was responsible for the installation of potable and fire water systems during the same project. Looking ahead, CCHD is committed to further enhancing its infrastructure and ensuring

Upon filing the arrest report for murder, the report was filed with District Attorney Micks, who met with the Sheriff, Tuesday afternoon. April 2. Sheriff Scott told The Triplicate The District Attorney shared she could not prove guilt of suspect Kirsch beyond a reasonable doubt. Thursday, Sheriff Scott released Kirsch from custody and reported Kirsch is now at Sutter Coast Hospital Intensive Care Unit on unrelated health issues. A email to DA Micks, Wednesday, April 3 by The

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Triplicate was not acknowledged. The District Attorney was queried about the reasoning for deciding not to prosecute Kirsch and the status of the investigation or consideration of other felony charges to be filed. To date, Micks has not responded to The Triplicate’s questions.

Though disagreeing with the District Attorney’s decision, Sheriff Scott told The Triplicate he respects the DA’s decision and hopes new evidence will surface to persuade felony prosecution of Kirsch.

The Del Norte Elementary Speech Tournament sponsored by Elk Valley Rancheria will take place Saturday June 1st at Del Norte High.

If you have a student in grades 4-8 who would like to participate, call or text or email for more information or to register. Mike at: michaelmealue@gmail.com or 707-9544447. The tournament will be run and judged by DNHS Students.

Del Norte senior commits to play for top JC program after graduation

By Ray Hamill For The Triplicate

After an outstanding and very successful high school career playing multiple sports for the Del Norte Warriors, senior McKenna Curtis recently announced that she will join one of the top community college programs in the state after graduation.

Curtis is a two-time Big 5 MVP in volleyball and helped lead the Del Norte girls to back-to-back undefeated conference championships in 2022 and 2023.

In the fall she will play for Feather River College in Quincy, a perennial powerhouse program that made it all the way to the state championship game last year.

Curtis has long wanted to play college volleyball, which she admits is her favorite sport, and she received plenty of interest from multiple schools.

Last spring, she opted not to play high school softball — another sport she excels in — in order to focus on volleyball and prepare her better for the jump to the college game.

She spent much of the early part of 2023 play-

ing for The Rise National 18U team out of Medford, one of the most respected travel team programs on the West Coast, and it was an experience she believes helped develop her game and prepare her for the next level.

She visited multiple California JCs and admits Feather River was an easy choice.

“My coaches Debbie and Petra (Lorenzi), they were talking to me about the school and how good they are,” Curtis said. “I thought JC was the best for my skill level, so I emailed the coach (at Feather River) last year and we kept in contact.

“And once I got to visit the school and meet the coaches and players, I knew it was the place for me. It definitely felt like this is where I belong.” Curtis held a recent letter signing at Del Norte High School, with family and teammates in attendance.

And she says it is her teammates and the time they spent together that she will remember the most from her time at Del Norte. “I’m going to remember

the team,” she said. “We worked so hard over the last couple of years to really build a strong core team environment, and I think that’s the reason we were so successful.

“We were so tight knit with each other and I think that’s what separated us from the rest of the league.”

The Del Norte girls certainly enjoyed plenty of success over the past two seasons, including a perfect run through the Big 5 in 2023 where they did not drop a single set in conference play.

Curtis was named conference MVP as a junior and co-MVP with teammate Lili Nunez this past fall.

But she’s quick to credit her teammates for all of that success.

“We all had the same goal and we were all there for the same reason and I think that’s something very special to me,” Curtis said.

One of the things that Curtis liked about Feather River is the style of head coach Sarah Ritchie.

really nice, not too big and it kind of reminds me of home. It’s kind of like a really cool small-town vibe.” Feather River also is a school well-known for sending its volleyball players on to Division-1 programs with scholarships, something Curtis hopes she can achieve.

“That is my goal,” she said. “If I go through the program and work as hard as I can, I know that could be the outcome for me.

That’s the level I’m aiming for.”

Curtis will likely play either as a defensive specialist or libero for her new team, roles she feels comfortable with.

But she added she’s grateful for the opportunity to play anywhere on the court for such a respected program.

“I think they’re looking at me as a defensive specialist or libero,” she said.

“It’s a similar coaching style to what I’m used to,” the Del Norte senior said. “They’re no nonsense and very competitive and I know that’s where I thrive as an athlete. I don’t mess around.”

She also immediately liked the town of Quincy when she visited the campus. “The school is the first thing you see when you drive into Quincy,” she said. “It’s a small town, smaller than Crescent City. “The school itself is

“That’s what the coaches told me. But I think it will come down to who shows up (in the summer). I’m willing to go wherever they want me.”

Before she heads to Quincy, however, Curtis still has some unfinished business to take care of with the Warriors.

This spring she’s back on the softball field and eager to help lead her team to a second straight conference championship.

“It’s going pretty good,” she said. “This is my last year and I’m going to go and have fun and work as hard as I can.”

Curtis is considering majoring in kinesiology.

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some instances an additional 3rd party processing fee of 3% of the payment amount is charged, depending on the manner of payment (e.g. over the phone using a debit or credit card)]; b) make payment of a buyer’s monthly escrow payment processing fee of $8.75 with each monthly payment (4 such payments totaling $35.00, as of 1/10/2024);

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d) pay real

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iii. NICKOLAS B. HENSELY (Francis’s son) -

equal shares, including his percentage of ownership he was to receive in the 42681 Arizona Street property. Lyle’s two heirs are:

i. LISA HENSLEY, KNA: LISA COX.

ii. JEANIE HENSLEY.

8. If the Arizona Street property had been deeded out accordingly in all three of the above estates, ownership would be as follows:

i. LISA HENSLEY, KNA: LISA COX- 0.1666 interest (1/6).

ii. JEANIE HENSLEY 0.1666 interest (1/6).

iii. NICKOLAS B. HENSELY 0.3333 interest (1/3).

iv. KYLE E. HENSLEY 0.1666 interest (1/6).

v. SCOTT L. HENSLEY 0.1666 interest (1/6).

9. Plaintiff, JEANIE HENSLEY owns the Manufactured Structure that sits on 42861 Arizona Street, Port Orford, Oregon. She has been taking care of the property and paying the taxes and insurance on the entirety of the property since 2018 to present. This process is necessary to cure prior title defects and vest title into Plaintiff, JEANIE HENSLEY.

10. The known heirs/devisees of the FRANCIS MARIE BARRINGTON, KENNETH MELVIN HENSLEY, and LYLE BYRON HENSLEY, all may claim some estate, right, title, lien, or interest in the property described above and however all known heirs/devisees have notified Plaintiff that they would be willing to sign a Quitclaim Deed and Release, granting any interest they may own to Plaintiff, JEANIE HENSLEY, the tittle company requires all known and unknown heirs/devisees to be named as Defendants in this suit to produce a clean title.

11. Defendants including ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN claims are without merit and Defendants have no estate, title, claim, lien or interest in the real property or any portion thereof.

12. Plaintiff has no plain, speedy or adequate remedy at law. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays for a Judgment:

1. Quieting title to the property in favor of Plaintiff, free of any estate, title, lien or interest in the property on the part of any and all Defendants, including all known and unknown heirs/devisees;

2. Permanently enjoining any and all Defendants, and any person claiming under any Defendant, including all known and unknown heirs/ devisees, from asserting any estate, title or interest in the property or any part of it;

3. Granting Plaintiff judgment against any and all Defendants, and any person claiming under any Defendant, including all known and unknown heirs/devisees, for Plaintiff’s costs and disbursements incurred in this action, to be taxed under ORCP 68

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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: 05/10/24 at 10:00AM in Dept. 10 located at 450 H STREET #209, 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.

as a private citizen. “This is what I stand for…(competency, common sense, integrity and transparency)” and shared his frustration, his long-standing plea for transparency to the public were being ignored. “Since January 2023, I’ve been asking for the posting of Harbor business on the public website.” Weber asked for month-to-month profit and loss reports, the disclosure of a balance sheet on the website and the disclosure of CCHD cash flow.

To no avail… Weber’s requests have frustratingly not been addressed, until now! Thomas Zickgraf is Harbor Comptroller and the person responsible in keeping Weber and his colleagues well- informed; this responsibility falls upon his shoulders. Zickgraf responded by expressing his appreciation of Commissioner Weber’s commitment to transparency, “ I regret Commissioner Weber chose to raise his concerns through an act of political theatre rather than discussing them with me. I look forward to continuing to work closely

and collaboratively with Commissioner Weber to ensure his and the community’s concerns are addressed. (As of April 3) The Harbor District has updated its website and is working to improve it as a community resource. The Harbor District has recently expanded the financial reports available which can be found at ccharbor.com/ district-transparency.”

Weber underscored his ability to keep constituents advised and make intelligent well-informed decisions was severely compromised due to this lack of information. Appar-

ently this “public shaming” worked. After Tuesday’s meeting, much of Weber’s requests, Tuesday suddenly appeared on the Harbor website, Wednesday. Coincidence? Maybe, but, alas, Commissioner Weber was partially satisfied. Stone was also prepared to look at his colleagues eye to eye. First, he moved the dais a few feet away from Harbor president Harry Adams. Apparently, Stone was adhering to some kind of order To be no closer than 10’ from Adams. There was no record of a court order of physical separation on record.

Stone spoke about the debt the Harbor has found itself mired in and he was not shy on passing along some sobering cash flow issues. He shared these concerns with the public. Here are Stone’s revelations:

• Fashion Blacksmith, including buyout of the remainder of Lease: $4,520 000 with a yearly payment of $531,000

• USDA Loan for Tsunami damage $5,200,000 with a yearly payment of $262,000. The total Harbor debt is $9.720 million with an annual debt service of $793,000.

• Cash flow reveals unpaid debt payments total approximately $766,000 per annum.

• Stone states employee wages total about $83,000 monthly with cash on

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at 3pm and includes breakfast and lunch.

Featured speakers include:

• Advanced Air CEO Levi Stockton and Border Coast Regional Airport Authority Director Ryan Cooley.

• Del Norte Transportation Director Tamera Leighton on the completion of Dr. Fine Bridge and 199 improvements.

• Sutter Coast Hospital and CEO Michael Lane

• Crescent City-Del Norte Harbor District

• Harbormaster Tim Petrick.

• City of Crescent City- City Manager Eric Wier.

• Del Norte County- Board of Supervisors Chairman Dean Wilson.

• Del Norte Unified School

Elks Project Tests Eyesight for Del Norte Preschoolers

by roGer GItLIN Country Media, Inc.

The California-Hawaii Elks Major Project has been busy this week assessing the vision needs of Del Norte kids, ages 3-6. The Elks of California have sponsored and developed this Vision Care Program to provide emergency financial assistance for eye examinations, glasses and medical care for eligible children with covered eye conditions. The Program was established in 1950 to provide therapy services for children with disabilities who have unmet physical, occupational and speech language therapy needs. In 1965, the Major Project expanded and introduced its Vision Screening Program for kids with vision deficiencies.

Cathy Hallman, Pediatric Vision Screener conducted some 150 eye tests for Del Norte preschoolers within the Del Norte Unified School District.

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Art Notes

DEL NORTE COUNTY Jason Fabus Trio in concert The Jason Fabus Trio will be performing a concert on Friday, April 19, at 7:00 p.m., at Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G Street, Crescent City. This concert is free and is the last concert of Music in the Redwoods’ 75th season. A staple in the Los Angeles jazz and swinging dance scene, the Jason Fabus Trio features a repertoire focused on tight and swinging arrangements of songs from the Golden Era of American music, spanning the 1920s through the 1950s. For more information visit www.musicintheredwoods.com.

Jonnel Covault Solo Art Exhibit

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. The exhibit has been extended through May 1, 2024, at the 2nd floor mezzanine of the CEC Airport, 1650 Dale Rupert Rd, Crescent City. The exhibit is free to view, and can be viewed during the airport terminal’s hours: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. weekdays, 6 - 10 a.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Sundays. For more information, visit dnaca.net.

Crescent City Art

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

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

Crescent Harbor Art Gallery

Coast Redwoods Art Association, Crescent Harbor Art Gallery’s featured artist is Rebecca Russell, a pyrographic artist who won first place in the Gallery’s fall art show. The Gallery is located at 140 Marine Way in Crescent City, and is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. For more information call 707-464-9133 or visit crescentharborgallery. com.

The Gallery of Arts & Culture

The Gallery of Arts & Culture at 175 H Street, currently features the work of nature photographer Jeffrey Rich. Jeff has been a professional photographer for over 30 years and is author of three books on wildlife, including “Bald Eagles in The Wild” which is available at the Gallery. His work has appeared in National Geographic, Audubon, and many other publications. The Gallery also features watercolors by renowned artists Arlene Krogstad and John Hewitt, hand-crafted wooden bowls by master woodworker Michael Thompson, and fine jewelry from Diveena Marcus. The Gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and the first Friday of each month for “First Friday Art Walk”. For further information call 707-464-4745.

Innovations Art Show

Coast Redwoods Art Association invites the public to their “Innovations Art Show” running through April 30, at the Crescent Harbor Art Gallery, 140 Marine Way, Crescent City. Discover unique and thought-provoking pieces that showcase the innovation and ingenuity of local visionary artists. This show promises to captivate your

senses and ignite your imagination. For more information call 707-464-9133 or visit crescentharborgallery.com.

CURRY COUNTY

Manley Art Center and Gallery (repeat)

Manley Art Center, located at 433 Oak Street in Brookings, features a variety of art created by the Manley Art Center members. Gallery Hours are Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 541-469-1807 or visit manleyartcenter.com.

Brian Scott Gallery (repeat)

Brian Scott Gallery, at 515 Chetco Avenue in Brookings, features multiple levels of art filled with unique works by a variety of artists. Billie Ruth Furuichi, author, teacher, painter, musician, and silk artist/designer is this month’s featured artist. The Gallery is open from Wednesday through Saturday, 11-4 p.m. Call 541-412-8687 for further information.

Fog and Fine Art Gallery

Located in Wright’s Custom Framing and Art Supply, 810 Chetco Ave. Brookings, the Gallery features 36 local artists in a variety of mediums and a classroom to inspire new and seasoned artists with workshops. Stop by and enjoy all that’s new in the Gallery, open from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more information on class offerings, painting demonstrations, and artists call 541-469-7900 or visit them on Facebook @WrightsCustomFraming.

>For community arts calendar listings, please visit www. dnaca.net. For inclusion in Arts Scene listings, items should be sent to the Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) at office@dnaca.net by Thursday of each week for inclusion on Wednesday the following week.

Painting with Carol Long

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

Photo Credit, Roger Gitlin Pediatric Vision Screener Cathy Hallman checks vision for Joe Hamilton preschooler

OBITUARIES

Dawn Kay (Merica) Walker

April 24, 1924 - March 29, 2024

On a brilliantly sunny spring day, Dawn Kay (Merica) Walker was welcomed happily into the world by Donna and Merle Merica in Columbia City, Indiana. She was the middle child of three. At 3 years old, her family (including extended paternal family) moved to Riverside, California, everyone living in close proximity. Dawn was able to grow up with the love and adventures of a large family and held many fun memories of that time. She was a bit of a self-proclaimed “tomboy” in childhood, playing in dirt and using the heads of her dolls for games of baseball. In high school she participated in sports such as track and softball, and worked various jobs including at a chiropractic office and an A&W. In 1978 she graduated from Ramona High School.

Around the year of 1980, Dawn’s father, Merle, had business dealings with a man named Edgar Ronald Walker. Dawn met him shortly after, and despite a large age difference, the two became fast friends. Edgar gifted her a horse, love blossomed, and on June 28th of 1980, they eloped to Las Vegas, throwing caution to the wind. The couple proudly and happily had five children together, living in California near Dawn’s family. In 1990 they sought greener pastures and bought a small farm in Roseburg, Oregon, planting acres of strawberries and tending plums, aged walnut trees, and remodeling an old house to their dreams. Whatever Dawn dreamed or desired, Edgar would build when

Norma J. Pierce

9/23/1928 – 3/19/2024

Norma J. Pierce, age 95, passed away March 19,2024 at The Rose House in Branson, MO. She was born on September 23,1928 in Garden City, Kansas to John and Iona Boyd. On November 26, 1944, she married Homer S. Pierce, of Garden City, Kansas. He passed away December 28, 2012.

As well as being a housewife and mother, for many years she helped her husband with the farming. Norma and her husband liked to travel, including trips to Canada and Europe. She was also an avid fan of KU and K-State basketball, Del Norte Warrior sports, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers football

Timothy “Timmy” S Spencer died unexpectedly at home on February 24, 2024 in Crescent City, CA at age 57. Tim is survived by

he was able. This resulted in a house that was never completed, but was a castle to its inhabitants, nonetheless. Dawn looked back at this as one of the happiest times in her life, watching children grow and enthusiastically being involved in their many activities and interests. She was the first to volunteer to chaperone school trips, unfailing in her praise of her kids’ accomplishments, and proud of the many miles she drove in her old van as she rushed kids to and from all of their activities. It was such a busy time for her, and she adored it. Dawn held a great affection for her children’s friends as well, making space in the van if they needed a ride, and even welcoming one to live with them for a time.

2001 was a painful year for Dawn beginning with Edgar’s passing in May. Now a grief-stricken widow with very little means, Dawn and her children sold the farm and moved to a small house in Roseburg. She worked various jobs over the years from receptionist in retirement homes, to sales associate in a medical equipment shop, finally to a bus driver for the school district. Dawn loved her family more than anything and worked tirelessly to provide for them.

Three years later, Dawn married David Norman in a small ceremony in Roseburg, Oregon on July 24, 2004. They traveled to Hawaii and also were able to enjoy a cruise to Alaska together. Eventually they moved to Gasquet, California, where they lived for several years. Dawn’s weekly highlight was to visit the community pool

in Crescent City, where she made many dear friends over the years. She passed away on the 29th of March, 2024, at the age of 63, due to a sudden illness of Sepsis.

Dawn will be remembered for her fierce and unyielding love and friendship, gentle compassion, warm personality and big heart. She didn’t care for the conventions of society and was happy to throw caution to the wind, an adventurer in her own way. She was a giver of boisterous laughter, easy smiles, general silliness, and the friend who answers the phone on its first ringunless she was napping, then it was the second or third ring. Her grandchildren will remember her for copious gifts and timely birthday cards, and tight but gentle hugs.

She is survived by her second husband, her two siblings, 5 children, 22 grandchildren, 1 stepdaughter and one stepson. She has 1 great grandchild on the way.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel. Please sign the family’s online guest book at wiersmortuary.com

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.

Monday, 04/01/24:

• 2:40 pm, child abuse, 400 block of C Street, Police.

• 3:19 pm, harassment, 1000 block of Scenic Creek Drive, Sheriff.

• 3:26 pm, disturbing the peace, area of 3 & J, Police.

• 4:54 pm, disturbing the peace, 400 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 8:41 pm, theft, 1200 block of Harrold Street, Sheriff.

• 8:46 pm, theft, 100 block of Elk Valley Road, Police.

• 9:22 pm, harassment, 1100 block of 3rd Street, Sheriff.

• 4:46 pm, assault, 300 block of Highway 101, Police.

Tuesday, 04/02/24:

• 8:05 am, attempted burglary, 1700 block of State Street, Sheriff.

• 9:01 am, theft, 900 block of Sunset Circle, Police.

• 12:11 pm, theft & vandalism, 100 block of Elk Valley Road, Police.

• 1:56 pm, threats scam, 1000 block of Jaccard Street, Sheriff.

• 2:36 pm, theft, 900 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 4:09 pm, disturbing the peace, 800 block

domestic violence, 1100 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 2:35 pm, domestic violence, area of Lake Earl & Pine Grove, Sheriff.

• 2:46 pm, theft, 100 block of Red Robin, Sheriff.

• 3:40 pm, fraud, 10200 Block Highway 199, Sheriff.

• 5:23 pm, vandalism, area of LeClair & Humboldt, Sheriff.

• 7:48 pm, disturbing the peace, 100 block of Steeps Lane, Sheriff.

• 9:24 pm, theft, 600 block of Pacific Avenue, Police.

Thursday, 04/04/24: • 11:09 am, fraud, 1500 block of Summer Park Court, Sheriff.

• 11:40 pm, harassment, 100 block of 3, Sheriff.

• 4:29 pm, theft, 1100 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 5:13 pm, domestic violence, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 7:09 pm, vandalism, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

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team. Most of all, she loved her family and kept track of each and every one and what was taking place in their lives.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers and a grandson. She is survived by her sister, Lois Ramsey, of Garden City, KS, her children: Nancy Courtney and her husband John, of Springfield, Mo., Larry Pierce and his wife Shawanna, of Hollister, MO., Rodney Pierce of Albuquerque, NM., Tim Pierce and his wife Connie, of Crescent City, CA.; grandchildren: Shane (Mary) Pierce, Christine (Darren) Smith, Tucker (Chandra) Pierce, Dylan

(Janet) Pierce, Buck (Lori) Pierce, and Flynt (Jaclyn) Pierce; twelve great-grandchildren and two greatgreat grandchildren. Cremation has taken place, and her and her husband’s

ashes will be co-mingled and scattered together.

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