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Japan has Arrived: Sister City relationship

BY ROGER GITLIN

The atmosphere surrounding the 11th anniversary of The Kamome Festival was inspiring, exhilarating, uplifting and joyful but most of all, definitely the flavor and theme was international. The City put on quite a welcome (Moshi! Moshi !) for the Japanese Delegation from Rikuzentakta. A deep, respectful bow and tip of the boshi (Japanese word for hat) to the City, County and Kamome Foundation for a wonderful welcome to our Japanese guests.

From the devastation of the horrific March 11, 2011 Tsunami, following the Tohoku Earthquake which took the lives of over 2000 folks living along the northeast coast of Japan, a joyous event was born. The souls whose lives were extinguished by the giant waves of the Tsunami, live on within the hearts and memories of survivors on both sides of the vast Pacific. The Rikunzentakata Schoolowned vessel incredibly survived the two plus years, a 6000 mile journey floating across the Pacific and landing along the Del Norte coast and covered bow to stern with hitchhiking barnacles. The Kamome was rescued by a group of Del Norte youth …and the Journey commenced to return the miracle vessel to its rightful owners. A very special bond was born a decade back, perhaps by serendipity and geography from this human tragedy between the two schools, the City of Crescent City, the County of Del Norte and Rikuzentaka, Japan. This weekend, the Kamome Festival was

Triplicate photo by Roger Gitlin

Delegation, Taku Sasaki, Mayor Shuichi Orikawa; Ichio Yamada; Yoshiaki Takahashi; Tomoyuko Murikami; Sho Matsuko; Kiyoshi Murakami; Takanori Obayashi; Jack Woodke ( Sister City Interpreter)

Mayor Taku Sasaki Courtesy photo Danco Development, Harbor Point Senior Apartments. Triplicate photo by Roger Gitlin

Jason Wylie, Kong Vue, Eternal Caskets and Monuments, Kou Moua, Chao Vang.

The California Primary results were certified by the Secretary of State on April 12. This election is now officially decided. In the race to replace our Assemblymember Jim Wood, Republican Mike Greer got the most votes with a total 39,050 (27.6%) of the votes. This is equivalent to the number of Republican voters in the district.

In this primary campaign the competition was between six Democrats fighting for second place. Only the top two candidates will advance to the General Election on November 4. These six Democrats split 102,000 Democratic votes and the result was so close it took weeks before any candidate could declare victory.

Primary Strategies

It is often possible during a campaign to evaluate how a candidate will act after they are elected.

My first test is whether we can get them to come to Del Norte County. Do we matter enough for them to visit? This is why the local Democrats organized a candidate forum so we would have a chance to meet the Democratic candidates. When I first met Chris Rogers, he told me that he intended to campaign the same way that he plans to govern. He has been to Crescent City often since then. While I appreciate him reaching out to meet with me, I don’t believe I’m that special. He is meeting with many others in his effort to connect and understand our issues. We talked about the shenanigans and malarky

In the end, Santa Rosa City Council member Chris Rogers locked up second place and will advance in a head-to-head competition with Mike Greer. I recently had the opportunity to have coffee and a chat with Chris Rogers. He reached out to me as a part of his ongoing campaign to be our next Assemblymember.

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to approve the Drafts for adoption. Supervisor Valerie Starkey seconded the motion. Ambitious indeed was Supervisor Chris Howard’s sentiment. After expressing his concerns for the Plan, “ We’re moving a little too fast, here. There’s a lot on this paper,” Howard stated. Howard continued “ I hesitate strongly to make moves before we understand where that cash (revenue) is coming from.” Howard felt additional study was warranted before next meeting’s Board adoption vote.

Upon listening to Howard’s comments, Starkey withdrew her second.

In other business:

that happened during the Primary campaign. In Sonoma County, a group of realtors sent mailers maligning candidate Rogers. This attack campaign backfired spectacularly and actually resulted in increasing support for Rogers. Negative campaigns do not always work.

Ariel Kelly and her wealthy sister funded a campaign to smear Rusty Hicks with vague and unfair allegations of impropriety while he was serving as Chair of the California Democratic Party. I spoke with many local voters who were turned off by this tactic, but it did have an impact. Rusty only missed second place by 1329 votes.

General Election

I expect that the campaigns for the general election between Chris Rogers and Mike Greer will be more cordial.

Chris explained to me that it is his intention to keep to the high ground.

He recognized that it is important to remember in an election that when it is over, you still need to find a way to work together. Mike Greer means well, and I give him credit for running. Even though we can disagree on policy objectives, I have had many polite conversations with him. He has thrown himself into this race and contributed his own money to fund his campaign. I think he knows he cannot win, but he is highlighting his issues. It was nice to meet with Chris and get to know him a little better. He is genuinely a likeable person. He told me that he and his wife are expecting their first baby soon. Chris said he intends to have the family join him on the campaign trail, thereby bringing his own baby to kiss.

Chris Rogers

It is a great benefit for us that Chris Rogers is an experienced public servant. Chris was born in this

district, where he continues to live with his wife. Chris was elected to the Santa Rosa City Council in 2016 after nearly a decade of helping to represent the north coast as senior staff for Senator Mike McGuire and other legislators.

Shortly after Chris took office, Santa Rosa was hit with one of the most devastating wildfires in California’s history. The Tubbs fire took 3,000 homes and dozens of lives. Chris was literally tested by fire. As a Council member and Mayor, Chris led his community through four wildfires, a drought, flooding, and a pandemic.

As Mayor, Chris Rogers balanced the budget, expanded access to childcare and launched a groundbreaking first-time home-buyers program for low-income workers. Chris championed initiatives like free public transit for veterans, seniors, and youth, and supported switching over all city buildings to 100% renewable energy.

• Photography of Jeffrey Rich. Gallery of Arts & Culture, 175 H Street: Tuesday –Saturday, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. For further information call (707) 464-4745.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

Welcome Chris! In the coming months, I expect Chris Rogers will be traveling across the second district from Santa Rosa to Smith River. The next time he is in town, I hope that you will have an opportunity to speak with him. I think you will like him too. If you get a chance to talk to Chris, please welcome him to our community.

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

• Supervisors voted unanimously to allocate another $15,000 to the Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission for a total contribution of $25,000 for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Supervisors also voted to decline to Suspend the Rules in order to reconsider item 29, the Tri-Agency Joint Powers Agreement from the January 23 , 2024 meeting. The vote to decline was 3-1-0, Starkey voting NO and Howard voting to ABSTAIN.

The vote pre-empted items 20 and 21,possible action to reconsider Supervisors vote on partnering with Tri-Agency and the amending of a specific section addressing off-shore generation of wind energy. Both the City and Harbor voted to include wind energy to the Tri-Agency Economic Authority. Today’s decline to Suspend the Rules leaves the Tri-Agency in a state of limbo as the County will not be contributing $70,000 to the Tri-Agency budget for the upcoming year.

Supervisor Joey Borges felt opposite. Borges expressed his support for the “ ambitious” Plan. “ Let’s get this going and make things start happening. I’ll make the second.” Chair Wilson concurred, “ All we are doing is approving the action points that we’ve laid out. Nothing has been set in cement.” The Board then voted 5-0 in accepting the Strategic Plan drafts and direction to staff to prepare the Final 2024-25 Strategic Plan vote at the April 23 meeting .

• 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.

• “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.

• Signup for Pop-up Event Sale at the VFW Hall hosted by the VFW Post 1381 Auxiliary. Sale will be on May 11, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. To reserve a table, contact April Erickson at (619) 916-8344 or aprildawn47@gmail.com. $20.00 for each table or space. Free Advertising Included. All proceeds to support all our local veterans and their families.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23

• 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).

• 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. Crescent City Food Forest, CR Del Norte Campus, 883 W. Washington Ave.: 111:00 am – 2:00 pm. Hosted by the Del Norte and Tribal Lands Community Food Council (DNATL CFC), and is open to anyone who is interested in learning from our special guest, Eddie Tanner, UCANR Specialty Crop & Horticulture Advisor, owner of Deep Seeded Community Farm and author of The Kitchen Gardner.

MONDAY, APRIL 29

FRIDAY, MAY 3

• Bryan Bielanski concert at Port O’Pints Brewing Co.: 7:30 pm. Imagine Nirvana and the Beatles had a kid together who became an acoustic rock singer-songwriter: that’s Bryan Bielanski! Although he is inspired by some of the rock greats like Tom Petty and REM, he has a distinct musical style and lyrics that make you think deep thoughts and feel like you’re really alive.

SATURDAY, MAY 4

• 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.

MONDAY, MAY 6

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

• Children reading to Elliot the service dog in training. Del Norte Library: 3:00 pm. Elliot will be at the library for an hour for the children to read to him. Please sign up for the event. Children that read to Elliot will be given a copy of the book ‘Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog. This will become a regular activity if all goes well.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Governor’s handling of homeless disappointing

As a concerned citizen, I feel compelled to express my deep disappointment in Governor Gavin Newsom’s handling of the homelessness crisis plaguing our state. Despite billions of dollars allocated towards this issue, it’s disheartening to see that the situation has only wors-ened, with families forced to live on the streets or in makeshift shelters like buses.

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

As constituents, we demand accountability and decisive action from Governor Newsom and our state government to truly make a difference in the lives of those affected by homeless-ness.

Sincerely, Terry Dean Brooks Crescent City

The proliferation of tent cities and skid rows is not just a blight on our communities but a stark reminder of the systemic failure to provide adequate support and resources for our most vul-nerable population. What’s more frustrating is the presence of numerous vacant and unoccu-pied homes juxtaposed against skyrocketing rents, highlighting a fundamental flaw in our hous-ing system. Instead of meaningful interventions, we’re witnessing a cycle of neglect and mismanagement that only perpetuates the crisis. It’s time for our elected officials to prioritize compassionate and effective solutions that ad-dress the root causes of homelessness, including affordable housing, mental health services, and addiction support. We cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the suffering of our fellow citi-zens while billions of dollars are seemingly squandered without tangible results.

less quantity of Sister City love and joy. It was heartwarming and humbling to observe this jubilant event this past weekend.

Day 1: About 100 Del Norters, with signage and a sea of smiles came out to the Del Norte County Regional Airport and greeted the Japanese Delegation for the Kamome Festival last week. The Delegation came to celebrate, bond, share, and exchange goodwill and a seemingly end-

Days 2 and 3: Those who attended the Festival were treated to cultural activities, international dance performances, food, and no shortage of mutual admiration from politicians to performers. If only this love could be exported around the globe to some of the deeply dire trouble spots.

Emily Reed from the Tolowa Nation delivered a Tolowa prayer and was the first to welcome the Delegation and share the culture of the Tolowa Tribe, its rich Del Norte

history atop the soil of the Cultural Center site situated on Tribal land. Mayor Inscore followed with the City’s welcome. The Mayor welcomed his Japanese counterpart, Mayor Sasaki who in both Japanese and English (with a little help from his interpreter Jack Woodke) expressed his deep appreciation to Crescent City and Del Norte County for its extension of hospitality to the Delegation.

Bill Steven, president of the Kamome Foundation shared the contributions of local youth who thanklessly worked diligently to remove the barnacles from the dinghy and initiate its return to the people of Rikunzentakata, no small

fete. “We didn’t expect anything. We just wanted to do the right thing, something nice.” And indeed they did. Steven underscored no local dollars were expended from City or County coffers in developing the Kamome Foundation.

Both Friday and Saturday, the Public enjoyed a myriad of activities. Kids experienced tsunami interactive education while families learned helpful tips on Emergency Preparedness, emergency First Aid kit making, Origami, Kanji Writing and Card Making. In the evening, UNIT SOUZA entertained with “ Constant State of Otherness.” Saturday, a Drum Circle

was performed by Mombo Hernandez. The Hmong Community provided three dance ensembles:

• Crescent Elk Middle School International Club presented traditional Hmong dance.

• Former DNHS high grads,

• “ Las Chicanas,” performed a traditional Mexican dance. The Chicano Club dancers are also members of the a Del Norte Asian/ American Club.

• Lotus Cultural Dance group from Eureka performed a traditional Laotian cultural dance. Local DNUSD teacher Hmong Khou Vue.

• The afternoon was capped off by HAPI, the Humboldt Asia Pacific Islander Taiko Percussion Drum group with a riveting and rythmic performance on the Cultural Center stage. This international contribution to the Kamome Festival was organized and presented by a team of dedicated Kamomrle Foundation members. By the time you read this article, the Delegation will be back in Japan via CEC to Oakland, van transfer to SFO, a 12 hour flight to Tokyo and bullet train back to Rikuzentakata, rich with cerebral memories of the Kamome Festival in Crescent City, April 11-13, 2024. Until next year, Sayonara.

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services, including the Hmong Army that fought so courageously against Communist forces along side American soldiers and airmen. Jason Wiley and City workers tried to put the desecrated obelisk but today a new Hmong Monument will replace it. Hmong families and Americans have much in common in terms of a driving desire for free agency. Hmong fighters joined American troops over a half century ago, risked their lives to ensure descendants are blessed

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Courtesy photo Chao Vang next to back of monument recognizing the names of Hmong soldiers. Triplicate photos by Roger Gitlin Mombo Hernandez Drum Circle.

Crescent Elk Middle School International Club performing traditional Hmong dance.

Former Del Norte High School Chicano Club, “ Las Chicanas” performing traditional Mexican dance. Humboldt Taiko Pdrformance.

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Major Renovations planned for Wastewater Treatment Plant

BY ROGER

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by councilors and the Public.

The Resolution for amending the agreement with the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) amends the financial arrangements between the City and the SWRCB. A second Resolution approved amending the City budget for fiscal year 2023-24.

The City Wastewater Treatment Plant is struggling to meet financial commitments of a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan on major Plant renovations in 2011. The SRF funding has now been reduced to zero percent and exclusively provides cities and counties financial relief for clean water and sewage treatment purposes. Voters rejected Measure Q ballot referendum for a proposed sewer rate increase in November 2016. A City analysis revealed the Sewer Fund would deplete all reserves and go negative in this year if budgeted operating costs and revenue remained unchanged. Over the past years to present, the City has worked with the State Water Board Division of Financial Assistance (SWRCB) and Regional Water Quality Board to develop a plan to address the shortfall. The City received an SWRCB Technical Assistance Grant in May, 2021. The amount of the grant was $395,405. In April, 2022, the Council authorized the City Manager to allocate $370,000 to optimize

the Rotating Biological Contactors (RBC) and Digesters. These vital components enhance the sewer process effectively and efficiently, ensuring environmental performance. Here’s what’s also needed to maintain WWTP services:

• Replacement of Membrane BioReactor (MBR).

• Biosolid optimization.

• Primary Clarifiers.

• Thicken/ Gas Holding Tank.

The existing MBR Membrane project was completed in 2022. The City conducted these upgrades as the WWTP

Housing

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Local Housing Allocation (CPLHA) grant fund through Senate Bill 2 (SB2)

equipment was showing signs of inefficiency and risk of damage and ultimate failure if not expediently repaired.

All sewer plant improvements will add almost $560k more debt to the existing indebtedness.

The fiscal impact on the City will be net zero.

The total forgivable loan will increase from $393k to $ 951k.

Both Resolutions, the capital upgrade work and the adjustment to this year’s fiscal budget were approved by unanimous vote. The work begins immediately. File

Last August, the Housing Board approved a commitment of 26 PBV’s at Danco Development’s proposed Harbor Point

Senior Housing project located at 655 H St. The entity that will develop and now own the project is Crescent City H Street LP. The approval allows the project to successfully close a very long escrow and commence construction. The AHAP binds the Housing Authority to enter into the contract, upon completion and occupancy of Harbor Point. The Housing Authority adjourned back to the City and approved the Harbor Point Project.

eyes, is often tedious and very deliberate. In this case, 26 brand new senior and much needed housing units will soon be available. The 27th unit will be provided by Danco for local onsite management.

The City’s carry back loan for the transfer and development of the property is $910,000 over 55 years at the rate of three percent per annum. The $160,000 and interest thereon will be deposited back into the housing asset fund. The developer fee will go into the City General Fund.

The City will retain $250,000 for Administration fees and loan the remaining $4.75 million to Crescent City H St. LP.

Secondly, councilors approved and authorized the City Manager to sign the following documents:

• Sign Estoppel Certificate ( an agreement which confirms rental details of a lease) amendment for 655 H St.

• Sign grant deed for transfer of property to Crescent City H Street LP.

• Sign financing documents for $4.75 million CPLHA loan.

The transaction appears complicated, lots of acronyms and private-government paperwork. The protocol in subsidized housing meanders by many sets of

Finally, because the CPLHA is a grant to the City, which then loans the money to the developer, it will not affect the City’s ability to borrow funds because it will not be a liability on the City ‘s books.

In other City business, the Council unanimously approved the continuation of emergency declaration on the continuous slide activity along Pebble Beach Drive, between 7th and 8th Streets. The City Manager provided no official updates or significant changes on the current emergency.

The City meets Monday, April 25th in a budget workshop. The public meeting is scheduled at 6pm at the Wastewater Treatment Facility, 210 Battery Street.

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programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Del Norte County Courthouse; 450 H Street, Room 209, Crescent City, California, 95531 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El

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NICKOLAS B. HENSLEY, KYLE E. HENSLEY; ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendant(s). To: UNKNOWN OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; AND ANY/ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS/DEVISESS of the ESTATE OF FRANCIS MARIE BARRINGTON, Curry County Court Case No. 04PR056, the ESTATE OF KENNETH MELVIN HENSLEY, Curry County Court Case No. 07PR028, the ESTATE OF GLENN EVERETT HENSLEY, and the ESTATE OF LYLE BYRON HENSLEY; ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendant(s). YOU ARE HEREBY required to appear and defend Plaintiffs’ Complaint to Quiet Title to Real Property filed against you in the above-entitled cause, the object of which is to establish ownership of certain real property as described in the Complaint, within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of this Summons on April 3, 2024, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint to Quiet Title to Real Property. NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(S): READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal document called a “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication of this Summons specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the

i. KENNETH M. HENSLEY (Francis’ son) - 1/4 interest.

ii. LYLE B. HENSLEY (Francis’ son) - 1/4 interest.

iii. NICKOLAS B. HENSELY (Francis’s son) - 1/4 interest.

iv. KYLE E. HENSLEY (Francis’ Grandson, son of Francis’ deceased son, Glenn Everett Hensley, DOD: 3/30/1998) - 1/8 interest.

v. SCOTT L. HENSLEY (Francis’ Grandson, son of Francis’ deceased son, Glenn Everett Hensley, DOD: 3/30/1998) - 1/8 interest. 4. The real property was never deeded out in the appropriate shares by Claiming Successor, KENNETH M. HENSLEY, and thus still remains vested in FRANCIS MARIE BARRINGTON.

5. KENNETH MELVIN HENSLEY passed away on

January 3, 2007. His brother, LYLE B. HENSLEY, was appointed Personal Representative of his Intestate Estate under Curry County Court Case No. 07PR028. The real property described herein above was not listed on the Inventory of the Estate likely because Kenneth never received his share of ownership by way of deed from Francis’s Estate. Kenneth had no children. The heirs to receive Kenneth’s Estate and share of the Arizona Street property, by way of Oregon Intestate laws are as follows:

i. LYLE B. HENSLEY (Brother) - 1/3 interest.

ii. NICKOLAS B. HENSELY (Brother) - 1/3 interest.

iii. KYLE E. HENSLEY (Kenneth’s nephew, son of brother, Glenn Everett Hensley - 1/6 interest.

v. SCOTT L. HENSLEY (Kenneth’s’ nephew, son of Brother, Glenn Everett Hensley - 1/6 interest.

6. KENNETH M. HENSLEY (Francis’ son) 1/4 interest in the 42681 Arizona Street real property described herein above was never deeded out in the appropriate percentages by the Personal Representative, LYLE B. HENSLEY, who then passed away on May 25, 2018.

7. There has been no administration of LYLE BYRON HENSLEY’S Estate. He leaves behind two daughters who would be entitled to his Intestate Estate in 50/50 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

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

PHOTO: courtesy photo, County Cou sel Jacqueline Roberts Jacqueline

POLICE BLOTTER

Louise Johnson (Francoeur, Rowe)

8/6/1944 - 3/5/2024

airman in the South Pacific during WWII, her father was notified via telegram of his daughter’s healthy birth.

Louise married Dale Rowe, Jr. of Joliet, Illinois, in 1964. They had four children over the next several years. In 1976, the family loaded their belongings and an Old English sheepdog into their Volkswagen bus and drove west to a new start in Crescent City, California. A year later, their fifth child was born.

In 1989, she married Jerry (E.J.) Johnson, and they were partners in heart and art until his passing in 2022. Jerry was the love of her life; he was a sculptor, and she was a painter.

Louise and Jerry worked together in their studio for hours. They passionately embraced the “starving artist” term and were always volunteering their time.

Louise helped manage several galleries and and was a long-time member of the Lighthouse Art Association and the Crescent Harbor Art Gallery.

Louise had a lifelong passion and talent for art.

She worked on several murals in Crescent City with her artist friends. There is one spanning the length of the community indoor pool, and another at the Redwood National Park visitor center in Hiouchi. She painted dozens of commissioned portraits. She painted the backdrops for school plays and graduations. Every holiday when her kids were young, she would paint the big picture window with a holiday scene- pumpkins, an Easter basket, etc. She later transitioned to stained glass art, and was very successful.

As a homemaker, she was a pioneer in the DIY trend, and Louise really could do just about anything. She always forged her own path, embraced computers and the internet early on. Gardening was a favorite pastime, and with every new project, her energy was boundless.

After Jerry’s passing, Louise said goodbye to the California redwoods, and with her beloved dog Tibet, she relocated to Central Oregon to be near family. As her illness progressed, the staff at Chinook Place and Partners In Care hospice rose to the challenge of her care. Her

family is forever grateful for the thoughtful and considerate treatment Louise received from the staff. From activities to comfort, Louise was shown dignity and respect.

When asked to describe Louise, people would use words like colorful, creative, energetic, passionate, and fiercely independent. Her spirit lives on in the beauty she left behind in both memories and artwork.

Services will be held at a later date.

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, 04/08/24:

• 12:19 am, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 12:49 am, disturbing the peace, 800 block of Pacific Avenue.

• 1:49 am, threats, 1200 block of 6th Street, Police.

• 9:04 am, disturbing the peace, 1200 block of 9th Street, Police.

• 1:15 pm, theft, 4200 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 10:29 pm, disturbing the peace, 1600 block of A Street, Police.

Tuesday, 04/09/24:

• 12:31 pm, disturbing the peace, 200 block of Jackie Street, Police.

• 7:50 am, smoke, area of Washington/Pebble Beach, Police.

• 12:18 pm, theft, 6700 block of M Street, Police.

• 6:18 pm, theft, 99900 block of 9th Street, Police.

• 7:33 pm, fire, 500 block of Cooper Street, Police.

• 7:39 pm, theft, 100 block of Washington Boulevard, Police.

• 8:40 pm, disturbing the peace, 1600 block of Railroad Avenue, Sheriff.

• 9:04 pm, disturbing the peace, 1500 block of Moorehead Road, Sheriff.

• 9:20 pm, disturbing the peace, 800 block of G Street, Police.

• 10:46 pm, disturbing the peace, 1500 block of Moorehead Road, Sheriff.

• 10:59 pm, disturbing the peace, 700 block of Highway 101, Police.

Wednesday, 04/10/24:

• 3:27 am, disturbance, 600 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 7:42 pm, burglary, 1600 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

• 9:01 am, harassment, area of Highway 101/ Kings Valley Road, Sheriff.

• 9:52 pm, arson, 3900 block of Big Flat, Sheriff.

• 12:21 pm, threats, 100 block of Low Divide Road, Sheriff.

• 12:47 pm, disturbing the peace, 800 block of Darby Street, Sheriff.

• 2:11 pm, vandalism, 600 block of M Street, Police.

• 3:20 pm, ID theft, 200 block of Kerby Street, Sheriff.

• 3:47 pm, theft, 1000 block of Pacific, Police.

• 4:08 pm, fraud, 200 block of Earl Street, Sheriff.

• 4:26 pm, disturbing the peace, 100 block of Jed

Smith Lane, Sheriff.

• 4:59 pm, fraud, 400 block of Keller Avenue, Police.

• 5:55 pm, disturbing the peace, 300 block of M Street, Police.

• 6:41 pm, assault, area of Redwood/Hill, Police.

• 8:56 pm, harassment, 6600 block of Kings Valley Road, Sheriff.

• 9:00 pm, disturbing the peace, 1000 block of Pacific Avenue, Police.

• 9:49 pm, threats, 100 block of Yonkers Avenue, Sheriff.

Thursday, 04/11/24:

• 12:57 am, disturbing the peace, 600 block of L Street, Police.

• 4:27 pm, explosion, 1300 block of Douglas Street, Sheriff.

• 11:07 am, disturbing the peace, 100 block of Sea View Circle, Sheriff.

• 12:39 pm, harassment, 700 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 3:24 pm, disturbing the peace, 4100 block of Highway 169, Police.

• 4:26 pm, motor vehicle accident, area of Highway 199/Hiouchi Bridge, Sher-iff.

• 4:43 pm, threats, 1000 block of Play Street, Police.

• 5:42 pm, theft, 2000 block of Elk Ranch Road, Sheriff.

• 8:50pm, domestic violence, 2500 block of Elk Valley Cross Road, Sheriff.

Friday, 04/12/24:

• 12:24 am, vandalism, 1700 block of Riverside Street, Sheriff.

• 9:56 am, disturbing the peace, area of Redwood Road, Police.

• 11:17 am, theft, 1000 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 12:37 pm, fraud, 300 block of Leif Circle, Sheriff.

• 12:44 pm, disturbing the peace, 500 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 1:50 pm, theft, 1000 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 2:55

The PFAS Alternatives Act

Could Be a Crucial Step Towards Banning Firefighting Turnout Gear with “Forever Chemicals”

Firefighters encounter countless health threats on the job, from smoke inhalation to serious injuries from collapsing structures. Still, a more obscure risk they face is toxic exposure. Many firefighters use the fire suppressant AFFF to extinguish fires stemming from combustible and flammable liquids and gases, such as alcohol, gasoline, solvents, jet fuel, and lacquers. This firefighting foam contains high concentrations of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” due to their ability to persist in the environment and the human body for a long time. It takes nearly four years for the level of these harmful substances to go down by half once they are present in the bloodstream. Both civilian and military firefighters are exposed to these highly toxic substances when using AFFF, as the fire suppressant sometimes has a 98% concentration of PFAS. However, firefighters are also exposed to “forever chemicals” from the very turnout gear that is supposed to protect them from extreme temperatures while putting out blazes. Exposure to

PFAS can result in a myriad of health problems, including kidney, prostate, and testicular cancer. Furthermore, it can cause liver damage, thyroid disease, fertility issues, hormone disruption, kidney disease, altered immune function, insulin dysregulation, adverse reproductive and developmental outcomes, high cholesterol, and changes to liver function. “Forever chemicals” are used as a water-repellent finish or coating applied to turnout gear to provide water and oil repellency. Turnout gear is made of three layers, specifically a thermal liner next to the skin, a moisture barrier, and a water-repellent outer shell on top. According to a May 2023 report, PFAS concentrations were lowest on the gear closest to firefighters’ skin and highest on the outer second and third layers. This means that, as turnout gear deteriorates, firefighters can easily inhale these dangerous chemicals while wearing their protective equipment. PFAS in turnout gear poses an unnecessary occupational threat. Cancer is becoming increasingly prevalent in firefighters, as they have a 9% higher risk of

developing it than the general population.

Nevertheless, the situation might change soon, as on July 20, 2023, the PFAS Alternatives Act was proposed by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. The purposes of the bill are to accelerate the development of PFAS-free turnout gear, facilitate the development of safer turnout gear materials, support guidance and training for firefighters on the most effective practices for reducing toxic exposure through the proper wearing, cleaning, and caring for next-generation turnout gear, and involve the firefighting industry in the development process of PFAS-free turnout gear. The PFAS Alternatives Act would authorize $25 million every year from 2024 to 2028 to support the development of new materials and $2 million more annually to support guidance and training.

“Firefighters put their health and safety on the line every day to protect our communities. They run in as others run out. They shouldn’t have to worry about hazardous substances in their own turnout gear,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus.

If the PFAS Alternatives Act became

law, firefighters would no longer face the unreasonable health threat posed by their turnout gear. They are already exposed to “forever chemicals” from the AFFF they regularly use, so reducing their toxic exposure might also reduce their cancer risk. Currently, firefighters have a 14% greater risk of dying from cancer than the general population, which is very alarming. The EPA re-confirms the potential carcinogenic nature of PFAS chemicals and that there is no acceptable level of exposure.

Finally, the PFAS Alternatives ACT would help expedite the development of turnout gear without “forever chemicals” through comprehensive research, executing development initiatives, and rigorously testing the equipment.

About the Author Jonathan Sharp is Chief Financial Officer at Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. The law firm, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, provides assistance to civilian and military firefighters injured by toxic exposure on the job or during active duty. Phone number: 205.328.9200

Five Myths About Social Security

the payments going out.

By Stacy LarSen Communications Director AARP Oregon

For most of us, Social Security is – or will be -- essential for helping to cover daily living expenses and pay bills as we get older. The bottom line is that Social Security is your money, earned through a lifetime of hard work. Yet there are persistent misconceptions about its long-term financial stability and how it works. Here are facts behind five of the most stubborn Social Security myths.

Myth #1: Social Security is going broke. The facts: Social Security will not run out of money, as long as workers and employers continue to pay payroll taxes. It’s a pay-as-you-go system: Revenue coming in from payroll taxes largely covers

But Social Security does face longer-term funding challenges. For decades it collected more than it paid out, building a surplus that stood at $2.83 trillion at the end of 2022. But the system is starting to pay out more than it takes in, largely because the retiree population is growing faster than the working population and is living longer. Without changes in how Social Security is financed, the surplus is projected to run out in 2034, according to the latest annual report from the program’s trustees. Even then, Social Security will still be able to pay benefits from incoming payroll tax revenue. But it will only be enough to pay about 80% percent of scheduled benefits, according to the latest estimate. If Congress

doesn’t take action in the next 10 years to protect and save Social Security, your Social Security could be cut by 20%—an average of $4,000 a year. The last time Congress took major action to shore up Social Security’s nearly depleted reserves was 1983.

Myth #2: The government raids Social Security to pay for other programs. The facts: Social Security is primarily funded with workers’ and employers’ payroll taxes and has never been part of the federal government’s general fund. The federal government does, however, borrow from Social Security and in return issues Treasury bonds. The federal government has to pay back any money it borrows from Social Security with interest. The government

has always paid it back in full, and annual interest payments increase Social Security’s assets, to the tune of $66.3 billion in 2022.

Myth #3: Members of Congress don’t pay into Social Security. The facts: Actually, they do. A common complaint about Social Security is that members of Congress don’t bother fixing it because it doesn’t cover them. Members of Congress came under the Social Security umbrella in 1984, along with the rest of the federal workforce, as part of sweeping changes to the program.

Myth #4: You get more Social Security benefits if you collect early. The facts: Your annual payments will be larger the longer you wait to start collecting your benefits.

You can begin receiving retirement benefits at age 62, but it will cost you. Say you were born in 1960. If you claim Social Security at age 62, you’ll get 70% of the benefit amount calculated from your lifetime earnings. If you wait until full retirement age—in this case, 67—you’ll get 100%.

If you delay taking your benefit past the full retirement age of 67, Social Security increases your benefit 8% a year until you hit 70. There’s no financial incentive to delay past age 70.

Myth #5: You lose a portion of your benefits permanently if you take benefits and keep working. The facts: Not true. Social Security does have a rule, called the “earnings limit” or “earnings test,” that can temporarily reduce your payments if you are still

working. But it doesn’t apply to all working beneficiaries, and it is not permanent. The rule only covers people who claim benefits before full retirement age and continue working. In this circumstance, Social Security withholds a portion of your payments if your earnings from work exceed a set cap, which changes every year and differs based on how close you are to full retirement age. However, any withheld money is credited back to you, and the benefits you receive later will be higher. You can find out more about your Social Security at AARP’s Social Security Resource Center (aarp.org/ retirement/social-security).