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Trees of Mystery named one of the best tourist destinations in the nation.

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Supervisors approve Juvenile Hall transition

BY ROGER GITLIN

The Triplicate

The Board of Supervisors took multiple actions related to the re-organization of the Probation Department, resulting from the closure of the Juvenile Hall as a youth detention facility and the establishment of a re-entry unit and organizational changes.

The actions included the adoption of the classification of four positions upon the closure of Juvenile Hall as a detention facility. Further, the board approved and adopted a new position for program coordinator. Supervisors authorized one new position for a supervising deputy probation officer position, approved and adopted the position of assistant

chief probation officer, approved the position of probation services manager and directed human resources to update the appropriate salary schedules. In a Power Point presentation, Chief Probation Officer Lonnie Reyman detailed the transition facilitated by the reentry team.

“It’s a mouthful and the culmination of a lot of work by a lot

of people in implementing these changes,” he said.

The complete re-purposing of the hall will save the Country approximately $3 million from the general fund budget. Reyman did not announce a date for implementation of the transition.

In a separate board action, supervisors approved a side letter agreement to clarify the status

Harrowing crash leaves two homeless

BY ROGER GITLIN

The Triplicate

Mike Noon and John Brannon were residents of 840 L St, alltoo close to US Highway 101, in Crescent City. Mike resided in unit four and John lived in unit three.

The past tense of both residences is indicated after an alleged stolen Porsche driven by Jacob Ogden, 22, led authorities on a wild chase which began in Bandon, Oregon, and ended just after 11 p.m., Thursday. July 27 in a horrific crash at 840 L St. Uninjured Ogden was arrested and booked on several felony charges. The suspect claimed he was homeless.

Miraculously, no one was killed. Per new California bail guidelines, and under the strong objection of the district attorney, Judge Robert Cochran released Ogden on his own recognizance.

“We thought a bomb exploded when the vehicle struck our homes” said Noon and Brannon. “We’re both lucky to be alive.”

73-year old Brannon is in poor health but did not incur any injuries as a result of the collision. He is suffering from serious financial loss, with no place to live, through no fault of his own. Brannon is paying his own motel expenses out of his meager Social Security benefits. He needs help. A call to Interim Housing at the Department of Human Resources was not returned by press time.

Brannon is meeting with outof-area family to discuss his lim-

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of the current Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the Del Norte County Employees Association/SEIU Local 1021.

As a final action to facilitate the transfer, the board approved the transfer of $81,000 from the probation budget to cover the costs of housing arrested youth in neighboring counties.

City moves forward on ordinance restricting Accessory Dwelling Units

BY ROGER GITLIN The Triplicate

The city council in Crescent City voted unanimously to place on the September 5 agenda the approval of Ordinance 837, restricting accessory dwelling units to long-term use only.

The proposed ordinance addresses the dire need for housing in Crescent City. “Boy, we need housing,” stated Mayor Pro Tem Blake

Helicopter tours of St. George Reef Lighthouse to return

BY ROGER GITLIN

The Triplicate

The St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society will conduct 10 flights per day with a docent-led tour of the remote, historical lighthouse over Labor Day weekend, September 1-4.

SGRLPS President John Zimmerman reports the flights will resume after a four year hiatus. A limited amount of seats remain.

The cost of the flight, docent-tour of the lighthouse, and membership in SGRLPS for one year is $350, with a $175 down payment.

“It’s truly an exhilarating experience to see up front and personal this spectacular lighthouse,” said Zimmerman.

The lighthouse was built in 1882 on an area of exposed rock seven miles off the shores of Point St. George, in the aftermath of the Brother Jonathan disaster in 1865, and named in honor of British explorer George Vancouver in 1792. St. George Lighthouse was decommissioned by the Coast Guard in 1975 due to unique dangers posed to personnel. Several Coast Guard

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Mike Noon and John Brannon discuss a car accident that destroyed their homes and left the two men homeless. They both said they are happy to be alive.

Contributed photo After being shut down for several years due to the COVID pandemic, helicopter tours to the St. George Reef Lighthouse will return next month.

Submissions for events can be sent by email to: triplicateofficemgr@ countrymedia.net. The deadline for submission is 4:30 pm Monday, the week prior to publication.

Daily: 50’s – 70’s European sports car club membership drive. Do you own a 1950’s - 1970’s style European sports car? Come and join our local car club! We hail from Del Norte and Curry Counties. We do all things concerning vintage European cars. So, join the entourage! If interested contact Chuck at the Del Norte Triplicate 707-460-6726.

“Walking Down a Fine Line” Art Exhibit 2nd floor mezzanine of the CEC Airport, 1650 Dale Rupert Road: during the airport terminal’s hours.

DNACA’s Art in Public Places program presents a solo art exhibit by artist Marcia Morgan. The exhibit features watercolor paintings of a wide variety of subjects and includes poetry as well. The exhibit will be displayed through September 28. For more information, visit dnaca. net.

“Marie’s Eclectic Images” Art Exhibit Del Norte Courthouse, 450 H Street: 8:00 am –5:00 pm Del Norte Association

for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) is pleased to present an art exhibit by artist Marie Neder, now on display through August 17. Marie’s photography includes images of “River Guardians,” “The Moon In-Between,” and “Bigfoot.” The exhibit is free to view. For more information, visit dnaca. net.

Coast Redwoods Art Association – Call for Artists

Crescent Harbor Art Gallery, 140 Marine Way, Crescent City

Coast Redwoods Art Association invites artists to join their 16th Annual National Juried Art Competition. The competition is open to artists 18 years or older, and may enter up to three pieces of art. No photography or digital art will be accepted. There are cash prizes for First, Second, and Third place. Entry deadline is August 26, judging will be held September 1. For more information call 707-464-9133 or visit crescentharborgallery. com

Photography of Bob Mize Gallery of Arts & Culture, 175 H Street: Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Bob is a local artist who celebrates the Western United States in his images, which are widely collected. His subjects include flora, fauna, and

landscapes. For further information call (707) 464-4745.

Call to Artists for Art Show Entries

Crescent Harbor Gallery, 140 Marine Way

Two-dimensional works of art (wet or dry medium). Over $1,000 in prizes - grand prize $500. Go to: https://crescentharborgallery.com or call 707-464-9133. Entry deadline: August 26, 2023.

Sunday, August 27 Summer Concerts in the Park - The Lucky Losers Azalea Park, Brookings: 1:00 pm Winners of five Independent Blues Awards in 2021 including “Artist of the Year” and “Song of the Year,” The Lucky Losers are San Francisco’s finest male/female duet fronted band playing the soul, blues, rock, gospel, and country that emerged in the late 1960’s with impassioned vocal performances, electrifying musical interplay, and powerful harmonica.

Friday September 1 –Monday September 4 St. George Reef Lighthouse tours with helicopter flights

The St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society will conduct ten flights per day with a docent-led tour of the remote, historical lighthouse. A limited number of seats remain. The lighthouse was built in 1882 on an area of exposed rock seven miles off the shores of Point St. George, in the aftermath of the Brother Jonathan disaster in 1865, and named in honor of British explorer George Vancouver in 1792. St. George Light was decommissioned by the Coast Guard in 1975 due to unique dangers posed to personnel. The only way to access the lighthouse is via a six-minute helicopter flight. The cost of the flight, docent-tour of the lighthouse, and membership in SGRLPS for one year is $350. Reservations can be made by phone 707-273-1905 or 541-254-3851.

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personnel lost their lives after being swept off the boom built to load supplies and assigned staff to man the lighthouse. The boom was removed with the Coast Guard exit.

The only way to access the lighthouse, is via a six minute helicopter flight. The lighthouse stands 144 feet above the ocean water line of which the

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Inscore as he related a recent conversation with an individual has moved to Crescent City to take a professional position but could not find reasonable housing.

The proposed ordinance will essentially prohibit

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ited options. His daughter Amber has set up a Go Fund Me account, Help Needed for Displaced Dad, O1665f1d and expressed his appreciation for any financial assistance.

actual granite structure raises 72 feet above the concrete base. St. George Lighthouse is completely surrounded by the ofttimes turbulent Pacific.

After 16 years lying dormant, the iconic lighthouse was re-opened with helicopter visits. Within a month, the California Transportation Aeronautical office issued a cease and desist order for St, George pending a permit and safety re-design of a heliport pad.

short-term tenancy.

The accessory dwelling unit ordinance will address the dire need for suitable rental housing.

The entire council cited this need for to meet the minimum of 31 consecutive days.

The only exemption would be Junior Accessory Dwelling Units defined as located within the primary residence, 150-500 square

In 2018, flights resumed. Present 21st century technology replaced functionality of most American lighthouses with a radar-equipped buoy system warning vessel captains of the perilous shoreline. St. George Reef Lighthouse is owned by Del Norte County with a lease agreement to maintain and operate the lighthouse. Reservations can be secured via phone (707) 2731905 or (541) 254-3851

feet, contain an efficiency kitchen, and access to sanitation services.

Deed restrictions on the property would be required reflecting the restriction.

The motion to waive full reading, read by title only and introduce the ordinance, adding Chapter 17.35 to Chapter 17 of the Crescent City Municipal Code, was unanimously passed.

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Saturday, September 9 16th Annual Dee-Ni’ Day Howonquet Hall Community Center, 101 Indian Court, Smith River: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Food & craft vendors. Culture demonstrations. Tribal citizen art show. Stick games. Horseshoes. Kids activities & more.

Mike Noon, the resident in unit four is also homeless, living in the same motel but his costs are covered by Section 8 vouchers. Noon has resided in this immediate area for almost 14 years and has observed numerous close calls and vehicle mishaps, drivers losing control and pummeling onto the vacant lot and damaging their vehicles.

A third individual, the neighbor, requesting anonymity, suffered major lower back injuries as a result of the Porsche careening into his garage. The neighbor is recovering.

Property owner Paul Maguire has also been impacted. This past Febru-

ary, an alleged DUI driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into Maguire‘s residential property located next to 840 L, completely destroying that building.

“...Two crashes in six months is staggering,” Maguire bemoaned. “I have to consider the option of rebuilding or not. It’s a dangerous corner and may not be suitable to rebuild unless there is some kind of barrier on 101 South at 9th.”

The buildings have been

red tagged by the city, as Maguire ponders his options. Maguire has owned the buildings for just 18 months.

“I’m going to speak with the city and request its assistance in speaking with Cal Trans, which maintains the 101 to see if a barrier at 9th and 101 can be studied and considered. The corner is dangerous,” Maguire said.

Meanwhile, Ogden, free on his own recognizance, awaits his preliminary hearing.

St. George Reef Lighthouse

“...Two crashes in six months is staggering. I have to consider the option of rebuilding or not. It’s a dangerous corner and may not be suitable to rebuild unless there is some kind of barrier on 101 South at 9th.”

Paul Maguire Property owner

OBITUARIES

Patricia Diane Bowers 5/1/1955 - 8/11/2023

Patricia Diane Bowers, a resident of Requa, California, was born on May 1, 1955, to Lavina

Mattz Bowers and William Douglas Bowers. She peacefully passed away on August 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Diane was a proud member of the Yurok Tribe, hailing from a lineage of leaders, medicine practitioners, and feather people. Born in Canada, she spent her early years in Kamloops, BC, and her formative years in Corvallis and Airlie, Oregon. As a youth, she was a cheerleader, hurdler in track and field, and student body president. Her educational journey took her to Oregon State University, where she was homecoming princess. Additionally, she pursued studies at Hayward University and later established her professional roots in the Bay Area. She nurtured her children in Ashland, Eugene, and Beaverton, Oregon, and over a decade ago, she returned to the Yurok reservation at Requa, her family’s ancestral home at the mouth of the Klamath River. Here, she provided unwavering support to her mother Lavina, her family, and the Yurok community.

Diane held a deep passion for fishing and the serenity of the Klamath River. In the late 1970s, she fearlessly defended Yurok Tribal rights, facing down federal agents during the Salmon Wars. She shared her experiences through media interviews and engaged with numerous classes and public events to ensure the significance of the Salmon Wars was never forgotten. Throughout her career, Diane excelled in banking and housing, garnering multiple consecutive titles as Realtor of the Year. After moving home, she served as the Yurok Tribe’s Education Deputy Director and Executive Director of the Yurok Indian Housing Authority. Most recently, worked in the Yurok Tribe’s fisheries department. A favorite song of Diane’s was “This Little Light of Mine,” a reflection of her ability to see the potential for brightness in all she encountered. She possessed an extraordinary talent for making family, friends, and colleagues feel cherished and accepted for their true selves. Diane’s love and guidance enveloped her community, making them feel like an integral part of her extended family. She uplifted and

Unsecured

Del Norte County Tax Collector, Barbara M. Lopez, would like to remind taxpayers that unsecured property taxes for the fiscal year 2023-24 are now due and payable and will become delinquent if not paid or postmarked by August 31, 2023. After this date, a 10% penalty plus a $10.00 collection fee will be added.

Unsecured Personal Property tax is assessed on various types of property including business property, boats, boat slips, mining claims and possessory interests in leased property.

Each year, many tax bills are returned because the property owner moved and failed to notify the Del Norte County Assessor’s Office. It is the taxpayer’s responsibility to notify the Tax Collector if a bill is not received. Failure to receive a tax bill is not sufficient reason for non-payment.

The Tax Collector’s

Office urges anyone having questions to please contact their office at 707-4647283.

supported everyone during their most challenging moments as well as their proudest accomplishments. Diane’s perspective radiated positivity, she saw blessings everywhere, and she had the innate ability to make others feel like they were blessings to the world. Diane was a master seamstress, crafting everything from exquisite couture clothing to durable boat sails and parachutes. She shared joy and beauty through her imaginative Halloween costumes, elegant curtains, furniture, and cherished stuffed animals. In addition to her creative talents, she delighted in cooking for others, even running a café where her delectable pies would sell out before noon. Her secret ingredient was always love, and her kale soup and potato pancakes were cherished by all. Playing poker was another source of joy for Diane, showcasing her skill, and she cultivated a circle of cherished friends at the Elk Valley casino. However, her greatest pride and joy resided in her three children and twelve grandchildren. Their mere presence would light up her eyes and bring forth her most radiant smile. Diane is survived by her mother, Lavina Bowers, and her siblings: Susan (Leonard) Masten, Debora (Hugo) Yuttralde, William (Diane) Bowers, Janet (Marty) Wortman, and Anthony (Kohleen) Alameda. She leaves behind her beloved children: Cera Bowers (Abraham Ramirez), Mariah Bowers (Jose Lopez), and James Bowers (Angelica Briones), as well as her cherished grandchildren: Shaylee Davis, Samuel Jones, Jonathon Evans, Jeremy Jones, James Bowers, Marissa Bowers, Andric Ramirez, Lilliana Bowers, Arayna Ramirez, Maria Lopez, Samuel Ramirez, and Jayden Ramirez. She also leaves behind numerous adored nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A birds-eye view of Crescent City

Mike Cuthbertson used his drone to take these photos of life around Crescent City last week. Above, workers continue phase two of road improvements along Front and G. Streets. Below, a weekend fire at Lighthouse Cover RV Park gutted a beautiful motorhome.

Huffman, Padilla announce $2 million for Renovation of Historic Structure for Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National

Last week, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) shared the news that NOAA will invest $2 million from the Inflation Reduction Act in NOAA’s Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries to support critical repairs and updates to a facility on the sanctuaries’ campus in San Francisco.

NOAA intends to renovate a historic former lifeboat station garage and convert it into an ocean learning center for handson education and outreach on marine conservation.

“The Greater Farallones Marine Sanctuary is a treasured part of my district — home to a diverse and productive ecosystem that supports our region and has deep cultural significance to local tribes. We must invest in sanctuary programs like this to ensure they can continue their mission of

protecting our coasts while spreading awareness on both the benefits of healthy marine ecosystems and the threats they face from the unrelenting climate crisis,” said Congressman Jared Huffman. “I made it a priority to include this type of funding in the Inflation Reduction Act, and I’m incredibly glad to see a keystone of our region receive one of these grants. The repairs and upgrades for the Visitor Center at Crissy Field, made possible through this latest tranche of funding, will go a long way in helping the sanctuary boost tourism and spur educational opportunities.”

“NOAA’s national ma-

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rine sanctuaries facilities are a gateway to our greatest underwater treasures — and key to maintaining them,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “This funding will provide critical upgrades to NOAA’s Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries facilities and represents President Biden’s commitment to investing in America.”

“For over 40 years, the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary has helped protect the diverse marine ecosystem of the northern and central California coast as well as provided meaningful research,

recreation, and educational opportunities,” said Padilla. “I applaud this funding from NOAA through the Inflation Reduction Act to sustain the growing local tourist economy and support crucial education and sustainability programs by delivering essential repairs to the Sanctuary’s Visitor Center.”

The campus, which supports both Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries, is located on the promenade of Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s (GGNRA) Crissy Field, which attracts over a million visitors and locals annually for recreation.

Photos by Mike Cuthbertson/For The Triplicate

property taxes are now due

DEL NORTE COUNTY ART NOTES

Performance Series Sea-

son Tickets now available

DNACA is now offering

Season Tickets for their 2023-24 Performance Series. When you purchase a Season Ticket you enjoy perks not available with a single concert ticket.

New this year: half-season tickets! Choose any three concerts to attend, when you’re ready to attend.

This Super-Sized season of six shows includes artists presenting Latin Rock/ Norteño, Holiday music with a Nordic twist, Piano, Poetry, and Storytelling, Indigenous Folk/Rock, Celtic acoustic, and a fusion of drums, Japanese flute, and movement! More details and tickets available at dnaca.eventbrite.com.

Tickets also available at Del Norte Office Supply, in Crescent City.

Coast Redwoods Art Association - Call for Artists Coast Redwoods Art Association invites artists to join their 16th Annual National Juried Art Competition. The competition is open to artists 18 years or older, and may enter up to three pieces of art. No photography or digital art will be accepted. There are cash prizes for First, Second, and Third place. Entry deadline is August 26, judging will be held September 1. For more information call 707-4649133 or visit crescentharborgallery.com.

“Walking Down a Fine Line” Art Exhibit

DNACA’s Art in Public Places program presents a solo art exhibit by artist Marcia Morgan. The exhibit features watercolor paintings of a wide variety of subjects, and includes poetry as well. The exhibit will be displayed through September 28, 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. The featured Artist of the Month is Sharon Krause, who uses both local agates and other gemstones to create unique necklaces

Oregon Artist Wins 2023 California Duck Stamp Art Contest

The winner of the 2023 California Duck Stamp Art Contest painting is Buck Spencer of Junction City, Oregon. The painting depicting two ring-necked ducks will be the official design for the 2023-2024 stamp.

Spencer previously won the 2020 California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest and placed second in the 2021 and 2022 California Duck Stamp art contests.

The judges described being initially drawn to the photorealism of the painting. They said despite being relatively simple in terms of layout, they were impressed by the amount of detail in both the water and the birds. They appreciated the coloring of the feathers, specifically noting the iridescence and vermiculation (the salt and pepper coloring on the flank feathers) on the male.

Spencer used multiple glazes with his acrylic paints to help bring out the iridescent purple of the male’s head and the red ring around his neck.

country submitted entries for the contest, sponsored by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Jeffrey Klinefelter of Etna Green, Ind., placed second, Lloyd Ulmer of Tucson, Ariz., placed third and Samuel Timm of Wautoma, Wis., received honorable mention.

The top four paintings were displayed at the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association’s Annual Classic Wildlife Art Festival in Sacramento this past weekend.

Since 1971, the California Duck Stamp Program’s annual contest has attracted top wildlife artists from around the country. The contest is open to artists from all 50 states to ensure a wide pool of submissions. All proceeds generated from stamp sales go directly to waterfowl conservation projects within California.

and earrings. 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.

Arts and Crafts

It’s time to make new friends and get creative as the Family Resource Center of the Redwoods holds Arts and Crafts times Thursdays, from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. This program is for elementary school-aged students.

Morning sessions are held at Mountain School FRC, 555 Azalea Ln., Gasquet. Afternoon sessions are held at 494 Pacific Ave., Crescent City. Please call 707-464-0955 for more information.

“Marie’s Eclectic Images” Art Exhibit Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) is pleased to present an art exhibit by

artist Marie Neder, now on display through August 17 at the Del Norte Courthouse. This is your last chance to view Marie’s photography exhibit, which includes images of “River Guardians,” “The Moon In-Between,” and “Bigfoot.” The exhibit is free to view. The courthouse is located at 450 H St. in Crescent City, and is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, except for state holidays. For more information, visit dnaca.net.

Safekeeping: The Art of Val Polyanin

The public is invited to view the art of Val Polyanin, Friday September 1, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. Polyanin donated his collection of over 900 pieces of art to the City of Crescent City when he was no longer able to house the work himself. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, assemblage, and more, created from an array of materials in sizes ranging from 2 to 10 feet tall. The temporary exhibit is located at 240 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. For more about the artist, visit VPArt.org.

Level 1 fire restrictions go into effect for Six Rivers National Forest

Due to dry conditions and increasing fire danger, the Six Rivers National Forest is implementing temporary level 1 fire restrictions, beginning August 14.

These restrictions apply to all of the Six Rivers National Forest (SRF) and land administered by the SRF which includes the Ukonom Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest.

Forest visitors may still have a campfire within a designated fire safe site, developed recreation site, and in designated Wilderness areas. Restrictions are expected to lift on November 5, 2023, conditions permitting.

Fire management officials continually monitor fire conditions throughout the year and implement restrictions only when necessary.

Recently officials have observed significant fire potential for the months of August and September due to increasing temperatures, winds and dry vegetation or “fuel”.

The forest’s top priority is the health and safety of our firefighters and the public. These restrictions will help reduce the potential of human-caused fires, which account for 87% of

wildfires annually.

The following is prohibited under Level 1 restrictions:

Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except in Wilderness areas, Designated Fire Safe Sites, or within stoves, charcoal grills or fire rings provided in the Developed Recreation Sites

Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, within a Developed Recreation Site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.

Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device that is properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order.

Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame.

View the complete Forest Order Here including a map of the forest and a complete list of developed recreation and designated fire safe sites.

As visitors continue to visit the forest and enjoy the rest of summer and beginning of fall, here are a few tips when recreating on the forest to help prevent wildfires:

Campfires: When building a campfire remember to never leave your fire unattended.

Ensure your fire is completely extinguished before leaving by drowning it with water, stir it to ensure there are no hot coals under the surface, and feel for any heat using the back of your had.

Vehicles: Keep vehicles off dry grass. Did you know your exhaust can reach temperatures of 1,000+ degrees? Be sure to avoid driving or parking over dry grass. When traveling, ensure your chains are properly connected, dragging chains can start a fire, all it takes is just one spark.

Stoves: If using pressurized or bottled liquid fuel stoves, lanterns, or heating devices, use in barren areas with at least 3 feet of clearance from grasses and other debris that may catch fire. Prevent stoves from tipping.

Spark Arrestors: Ensure that all internal or external combustion engines have a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order.

For more tips on preventing wildfires visit www.fs.usda.gov/main/r5/ fire-aviation/prevention.

Crescent Harbor Art Gallery

Coast Redwoods Art Association, Crescent Harbor Art Gallery’s featured artist is Mary Saile. Mary enjoys exploring acrylic paint pouring techniques, including the creation of her own unique beach style and jellyfish series. 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, is currently featuring the photography of Bob Mize. Bob is a local artist who celebrates the Western United States in his images, which are widely collected. His subjects include flora, fauna, and landscapes. The Gallery is open TuesdaySaturday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Gallery is also open 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month for “First Friday Art Walk”. For further information call (707) 464-4745.

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.

“I was inspired by a pair of ring-necked ducks I observed one evening,” Spencer said. “The lighting made the male’s head ‘pop’ and it looked as if the ducks were glowing. I wanted to try to capture this effect in my painting.”

Artists from around the

In the past, hunters were required to purchase and affix the stamp to their hunting licenses. Today, hunters are no longer required to carry the stamps because California’s modern licensing system prints proof of additional fees paid directly onto the license. CDFW still produces the stamps, which can be requested on CDFW’s website at wildlife.ca.gov/ licensing/collector-stamps.

Public employee retirement event planned

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System is hosting a twoday CalPERS Benefits Education Event (CBEE) in Eureka in late-July to educate public sector employees about the various programs, as well as retirement and health benefits, that are available to them.

This CBEE will take place at the Red Lion Hotel Eureka, at 1929 4th St, on Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29, 2023. The same program is offered on each day, so attendees can select the day to attend.

There are more than 20,000 active CalPERS members in Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake Mendocino, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity counties who can benefit from this event.

Whether new to CalPERS, in mid-career, or close to retirement, CBEEs

offer all CalPERS members a wealth of information about their retirement and health benefits, supplemental savings plans, and more. Representatives from CalPERS Regional Offices will be on hand to answer questions.

Open both Friday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the free event features classes specific to both early through mid-career members, and those nearing retirement. Topics to be covered include CalPERS retirement benefits, CalPERS health benefits, and deferred compensation. The deferred compensation class is sponsored by the California Department of Human Resources’ Savings Plus program. Members can register for this event on the CalPERS Benefits Education Events In-Person Event Details webpage.

Opinion & Letters

Guest Column

The Federal Reserve Ignores China at Its Peril

By DESMOND LACHMAN InsideSources.com

A disturbing characteristic of Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve is how U.S.-centric it has become. In following its data-dependent interest rate policy, the Fed makes little reference to world economic developments in general and to those in China in particular. It does so even though those developments could materially affect our economy. This is all the more surprising at a time when China, the world’s second-largest economy and, until recently, its main engine of growth, is in deep economic trouble. It is also surprising when that country appears to be on the cusp of deflation and is causing a marked softening in international commodity prices.

A series of egregious economic policy mistakes under President Xi Jinping’s watch is at the heart of China’s current economic malaise. These mistakes include an over-reliance on a credit-fueled housing market and an export-led economic growth model. They also include an economically disastrous zero-COVID tolerance policy and a heavy-handed clampdown on the all-important tech sector that has undermined investor confidence.

It is also hardly helping matters that China is now paying the economic price for its earlier one-child policy that is now leading to the shrinking of its population. Or its economic relations with the United States have soured under the Donald Trump and the President Biden administrations. Nor is it helpful that the United States and European companies are seriously trying to reduce their reliance on the Chinese supply chain.

The depth of China’s economic troubles is underlined by the difficulties it is experiencing in its housing and export sector. According to Harvard’s Kenneth Rogoff study, housing activity accounts for almost 30 percent of the Chinese economy. Meanwhile, the IMF estimates that Chinese exports account for nearly 20 percent of the country’s GDP. This implies that at least half the Chinese economy is in deep trouble.

The Bank for International Settlements frequently reminds us that over the last decade, China experienced a housing and credit market bubble that was of a similar size to that which Japan experienced in the run-up to its lost economic decade in the 1990s. Housing prices in relation to income in China’s major cities have come to exceed those in London and New York, while credit to the non-financial private sector increased by a staggering 100 percent of GDP. There is now every indication that those bubbles are bursting.

Over the last year, many Chinese property developers, including Evergrande, have defaulted on their loans. Meanwhile, house prices have fallen steadily over the past year, housing starts are in a deep slump, local governments are experiencing financial difficulties due to slumping land sales, and the housing market continues to be characterized by literally many millions of unoccupied dwellings. With China’s population declining, it is difficult to see how the country can grow out of its housing and credit market difficulties.

The significant slowing we are now witnessing in the Chinese economy has raised a fundamental question for the Federal Reserve. At a time when the world’s second-largest economy is showing every sign that it could soon be exporting meaningful deflationary pressure to the rest of the world economy, might the Fed not be risking monetary policy overkill by hewing to its aggressive interest rate hiking policy?

Guest Columns IN MY VIEW

Politics, Policy, Programs and Progress

My primary objective when I get involved with any political endeavor is to foster good policies and programs. It is always my hope that if we elect capable and qualified people that they will lead us to progress. But the hard work starts after the election.

It is my ongoing mission to bring greater awareness of rural issues to all elected officials.

We can help our urban neighbors to recognize that if rural communities do better, California will do better.

Party Platform

I feel privileged that I have been reappointed to the California Democratic Party (CDP) Platform Committee. A platform is a statement of values and principles that represent a consensus of the members of the party.

The CDP updates and revises our platform every two years to ensure that it is focusing on emerging issues. Policies that are highlighted in our platform elevate these issues to the attention of elected officials who can address them. This is the value of our effort.

The Rural Plank is a section of our platform that focuses like a laser on uniquely rural issues. I have also been reappointed as Chair of the Rural Plank Committee to help guide revisions to this rural policy document.

Preamble

I will highlight a few edited excerpts from the Rural Plank. This is what we want for rural California. This first policy statement underscores all the other specific policy goals listed below.

“In recognition of the unique opportunities and challenges in developing policies and programs that work in rural communities, California Democrats will encourage elected offi-

cials to consider the effect on rural California when proposing new policies or programs by evaluating whether the outcome is fair and feasible in rural communities.”

Current Plank

The current Rural Plank includes a few policy statements that will not change. This one may surprise some. California Democrats will: “Support policies that balance the lawful and responsible ownership of firearms for hunting, sport, and personal protection with the growing need for gun safety laws.”

When the first Rural Plank was written, we made a clear statement that Democrats in rural communities are not against all gun ownership. We own guns and respect the rights of others to own guns.

However, there is a crisis in America with gun violence which must be addressed with common sense gun safety laws.

Timeless Policies

The Rural Plank contains other timeless policy objectives that will not be changed this round. California Democrats will: “Support policies that consider limited financial capacity in rural areas when implementing state requirements… adjust compliance timelines and targets as needed and provide funding to support such programs where the local population cannot.”

“Sustain a lasting and respectful relationship with Tribal Nations and bolster efforts to support tribal sovereignty, economic development, culture, language, and restoration of ancestral land…”

Rural Caucus

The Rural Caucus of the California Democratic Party recently submitted proposed revisions of the Rural Plank. They offered thoughtful updates to ad-

dress current issues facing rural California. When solutions are presented for consideration, this will lead more quickly to progress. The following are a few examples.

California Democrats will:

Water

“Support legislation that invests in and protects the natural resources of rural areas i.e., maintaining the health of rural watersheds, and funding the needed infrastructure for water storage. Secure ongoing funding in the State budget to provide safe, clean, affordable, and accessible drinking water to rural communities affected by water contamination or shortage.”

Funding Equity

“Support equitable distribution of state resources, programs, and tax dollars based on need, not solely population and alleviate the disproportionate burden on rural areas. Ensure equitable investment in rural healthcare, education, community development, and infrastructure, such as water, sewer, power and affordable, reliable, high speed, public safety grade internet.”

Internet “Fulfill the commitment to close the “digital divide” by ensuring adequate funding in the state budget for the equitable and expeditious deployment of state owned and operated, open access, public safety grade broadband “middle mile” infrastructure, as deeply and densely as possible in rural areas, as well as “last mile” infrastructure…”

Housing

“Increase financing, subsidy options, and tax incentives to promote new affordable housing development including workforce housing in rural counties and facilitate access and help smaller

communities of every socio-economic status navigate the application process…”

Insurance

“Prevent insurance companies from cancelling or declining to offer homeowner, property and fire insurance policies, and bolster the state funded insurance of last resort to provide comprehensive coverage.”

Just a Wish List?

Though this Rural Plank is part of a Democratic Party Platform, these are policies, values, and principles that most people will support. Over the last three months the Platform Committee has held 6 public hearings to take testimony on possible changes to the California Democratic Platform (https://cadem. org/our-platform/).

We have heard recommendations on issues from healthcare to climate change to world peace.

It has been interesting to hear the ideas from all these smart, caring people who took the time to promote ways in which to make the world a better place. Of course, this is just a wish list if we don’t follow up with political advocacy leading to better policies, programs, and progress.

Kevin Hendrick is a 30year resident of Del Norte County. kevinjameshendrick@gmail.com

Wildland firefighters need our support

By GREGORY MCNAMEE

At any given moment during this smoky summer of 2023, hundreds of wildfires were blazing in the United States — more than 850 as of late July, according to the nonprofit Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center. Most of those wildfires ignited in the forests of the American West.

Fires were also burning by the thousands in Canada, creating a pall of particulate-dense smoke that blotted out views of the Chicago skyline and the Washington Mall. Those fires are expected to burn well into fall.

This hellish aspect lends weight to historian Stephen Pyne’s conclusion that we live now in an age of fire called the “Pyrocene.”

Assembled to combat these blazes is a massive army of wildland firefighters. Some are volunteers, some are prison work crews earning time cred-

GreGory mCnamee

ited against their sentences. Some are municipal firefighters dispatched to the woods.

Some 11,300 of them are federal firefighters, called “forestry technicians,” who work under the aegis of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior.

For all of them, it’s exhausting work. Wildland firefighters typically log 16-hour days for weeks at a time, burning 4,000 to 6,000 calories a day while carrying heavy backpacks.

It’s punishing labor and

always dangerous. Barely a year has gone by in the last quarter-century that has not seen at least 15 wildland firefighter deaths, the victims not just of flames and smoke but also of heat exhaustion, vehicle accidents, air crashes, falling trees and heart attacks.

Often, they don’t die alone. In June 2013, 19 “Hotshots” burned to death in a horrific Arizona wildfire, the third-greatest loss of wildland firefighters in U.S. history.

Yet despite the hardships and the history, a mandated pay raise in June 2021, spurred by President Joe Biden, brought the minimum wage for federal wildland firefighters up to a mere $15 an hour.

Firefighters of my acquaintance seldom cite money as a motivator for their work. They fight fires in the spirit of public service, while in some rural communities, as a young Apache firefighter told me, “It gives us something to

do.”

But firefighters, like everyone else, must shoulder rents and mortgages and groceries, and a paycheck of less than $3,000 a month just doesn’t cut it.

Enter a temporary order from President Biden raising that base pay rate by 50 percent. Put in place in August 2022, and retroactive to the previous October as part of a hotly contested package of infrastructure-funding policies, the pay raise was funded only until September 30, 2023, after which pay for wildland firefighters drops back to 2020 levels.

Wildland firefighters lobbied for Biden’s pay raise to be made permanent but they made few inroads. That was until they finally found an ally in Arizona’s Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Now an independent, Sinema allied with Republican Sens. John Barrasso of Wyoming and Steve Daines of Montana, and Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Jon Tester of Montana,

to introduce the bipartisan Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act. It would fund permanent pay increases.

By late June of 2023, their bill had passed out of committee by a vote of 10 to 1, the only no vote coming from Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky. When it reaches the Senate floor, it will be open to debate and a full vote.

There, however, the politicians are likely to squabble, especially on the House side. Larger issues loom, too, such as the need to revise policy so that forests are better managed to improve the conditions that now foster massive wildfires. Those conditions are the product of a “wise use” regime that saw forests as profitable tree farms and not as living systems The Forest Service also had a decades-long policy of dousing all wildfires as early as possible.

While Washington deliberates, and while a

more comprehensive bill compensating wildland firefighters struggles to gain traction, fires continue to burn in the outback. Without a pay raise, federal officials fear, some firefighters will walk away from a risky and insultingly low-paying job.

Wildland firefighters are needed right now, and we need to pay them what they deserve through the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act. They will be needed even more in a future of climbing temperatures and widespread drought causing even more massive wildfires. We can only hope that we will have the firefighters to confront them.

Gregory McNamee is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He is an author and journalist in Tucson.

Kevin Hendrick

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Public Notices 999 City of Crescent City Notice of Public Hearing

Proposed Ordinance No. 837

NOTICE IS HEREBY

CITY OF CRESCENT CITY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that, based on a “preliminary analysis”, the acting lead agency intends to adopt a mitigated negative declaration for the project(s) listed on this notice.

A copy of the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review at the Community Development Department, Planning Division, 981 H Street, Suite 110, Crescent City, CA, 95531. The public review period for proposed negative declarations is 30 days from the date of this notice. This proposed mitigated negative declaration is intended for adoption by the Del Norte County Planning Commission as “lead agency”. The Commission will consider the project(s) listed at the following hearing:

DATE OF HEARING: October 4, 2023

TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: 981 H Street, Suite 100, and VIA Zoom (media.delnorte.ca.us)

ITEM(S) TO BE

CONSIDERED:

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GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 5, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Board Chambers at 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA, the City Council of the City of Crescent City will hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 837, Amending the Crescent City Municipal Code by adding Chapter 17.35, Accessory Dwelling Units, to Title 17, Zoning. This ordinance regulates the creation and use of accessory dwelling units within the City of Crescent City. The ordinance provides that accessory dwelling units are a principal permitted use in any non-coastal zoning district that principally or conditionally permits residential uses. A copy of the full ordinance is available for review at City Hall, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, Monday - Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please call Robin Altman, City Clerk for more information at (707) 4647483 ext. 223. This notice shall be published at least 10 days prior to the public hearing / proposed date of adoption.

/s/ Robin Altman, City Clerk

Published: August 23, 2023. Triplicate T368789

GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) will be held with respect to a proposed plan of financing providing for the issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “Authority”) of exempt facility bonds for a qualified residential rental project pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Code in one or more series issued from time to time, including bonds issued to refund such exempt facility bonds in one or more series from time to time, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 (the “Bonds”). The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to: (1) finance or refinance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of Valhalla Townhomes, a multifamily rental housing project located at 911 Pacific Avenue, Crescent City, California; and (2) pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. The facilities are to be owned by GS Valhalla, LP (the “Borrower”) or a partnership of which GreenShoots Communities LLC (the “Developer”) or a related person to the Developer is the general partner. The Bonds and the obligation to pay principal of and interest thereon and any redemption premium with respect thereto do not constitute indebtedness or an obligation of the Authority, the State of California or any political subdivision thereof, within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation, or a charge against the general credit or taxing powers of any of them. The Bonds shall be a limited obligation of the Authority, payable solely from certain revenues duly pledged therefor and generally representing amounts paid by the Borrower.

The hearing will commence at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, and will be held in the Flynn Center Board Chambers, 981 H Street, Crescent City, California.

Interested persons wishing to express their views on the issuance of the Bonds or on the nature and location of the facilities proposed to be financed or refinanced may attend the public hearing or, prior to the time of the hearing, submit written comments. Additional information concerning the above matter may be obtained from City Clerk Robin Altman at (707) 464-7483 ext. 223. Written comments should be addressed to City of Crescent City, 377 J Street, Crescent City, California 95531.

/s/ Robin Altman, City Clerk

Published: August 23, 2023 Triplicate T368929

GP2020-30 at 700 N. Pebble Beach Drive, Crescent City, CA. The project site is zoned R-1 (single family residence) with a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet and a General Plan Land Use designation of Urban Residential. The lot is currently not developed. The applicant conducted extensive vegetation removal at this location without first obtaining a permit. This permit serves to remediate violations and revegetate the parcel with native plantings. APN 120-031-012 GP2020-30 located at 700 N. Pebble Beach Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531.

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GP2021-16 at 800 N. Pebble Beach Drive, Crescent City, CA. The project site is zone PF (Public Facility) with a General Plan Land Use designation of Urban Residential. The property is owned by the County of Del Norte. A sewer lift station is located there. A neighboring property owner removed large amounts of vegetation on County property without first obtaining a permit. This permit serves to remediate violations and revegetate the parcel with native plantings. APN 120-031001 GP2021-16 located at 800 N. Pebble Beach Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531. DATE: 8/14/2023 Del Norte County Planning Division Community Development Dept.

Published: August 23, 2023. Triplicate T369069

CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK

SPECIFIED IN SECTION

5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; At the Steps of the Southwest Entrance of the Flynn Administration Building, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1333 OREGON STREET, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is:

$149,258.72 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:

The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 109395CA. 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: Effective January 1, 2021, 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 109395-CA 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 SALES INFORMATION:

(800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108

Published on August 23, 30 and September 6, 2023.

Triplicate T368920

LIEN SALE WINCHUCK STORAGE

A lien sale will be held on August 25, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with a preview at 10:45 AM at Winchuck Storage, 99198 Winchuck River Rd., Brookings, OR 97415, on the following units:

UNIT No. 32 Various items, garden/lawn tools & equipment, tools and personal effects.

Belonging to:

Don Cooper PO Box 2632 Brookings, OR 97415 and Charlotte Reese 99222 Winchuck River Rd., Apt.7 Brookings, OR 97415

UNIT No. 23 (10X20 unit) Various items, totes, tools and personal effects.

Belonging to:

Jason Britt

2170 Holben Rd. Crescent City, CA 95531

Published: August 16 and 23, 2023 (online August 10-23). Pilot & ONPA

P368656

Puzzle Answers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

6th CYCLE HOUSING

ELEMENT UPDATE

Date: Tuesday, September

5, 2023. Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Board Chambers Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA

The City is proposing to adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element. The Housing Element is one of seven General Plan Elements. State Law requires the Housing Element be updated every eight years. The 6th Cycle Housing Element’s planning period began in 2022 and ends in 2030. The Element outlines goals, policies, and programs to guide and promote residential development throughout the City. The City has determined the 5th Cycle Housing Element is not significantly different from the 6th Cycle Housing Element and an a addendum to the 2016 Initial Study Negative Declaration has been prepared pursuant to CEQA.

Published: August 23, 2023. Triplicate T369044

Notice of Public Meeting

The Winchuck Rural Fire Protection District will hold its next Board of Director’s meeting on Wed., Sept. 13, 2023, at 6:00 P.M., at the Winchuck Fire Hall, 363 Winchuck River Road.

Agenda:

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Reading of the Minutes

3. Chiefs Report

4. Treasurer’s Report

5. Old Business

6. New Business

7. Adjourn Meeting

Respectfully Submitted

Jan Loren, Secretary

Published: August 23, 2023.

Pilot & ONPA P369075

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Randy’s Pro Shop 760 L Street 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: 7/18/2023

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/ Randy Scruggs This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 7/26/2023

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230071

Published: August 16, 23, 30, and September 6, 2023. Triplicate T368465

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

William Torres

Case Number:

CVPB-2023-7038

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

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Danny Torres, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: Danny Torres 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: September 1, 2023

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: August 16, 23, and 30, 2023. Triplicate T368751

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Joe’s Cabin 2575 Morehead Road Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a married couple

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 7/21/2023 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/ Michael

O’Connell

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 7/21/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230069

Published: August 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2023. Triplicate T367834

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Duck Dogs 145 Humboldt Road Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a married couple

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

Signed:/s/ Wyly Steeves

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 7/31/2023

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230073

August 23, 30, September 6, and 13, 2023. Triplicate T368609

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

DEAN T. RIDING has been appointed Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF DOROTHY M. RIDING Deceased, by the Circuit Court, State of Oregon, Curry County, under Case Number 23PB06731. All persons having a claim against the estate must present the claim within four months of the first publication date: August 23, of this notice to Driscoll Law, LLC, at 563 SW 13th St, Suite 103, Bend, Oregon 97702, ATTN: Corey P. Driscoll, or they may be barred. Additional information may be obtained from the court records, the Personal Representative or the following-named attorney for the Personal Representative. COREY P. DRISCOLL OSB #154933 DRISCOLL LAW, LLC 563 SW 13TH ST, STE 103 BEND, OR 97702 541-706-1529

Published: August 23, 30, and September 6, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P369038

The Port of Brookings Harbor is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified contractors to install curb and pavement. To be considered, interested parties must submit their Proposals in accordance with the requirements set forth in the RFP. Copy of RFP is available at the Port Office 16330 Lower Harbor Road, Brookings, OR or go online to www.portofbrookingsharbor.com. Proposals must be submitted by 2pm on September 11, 2023. Published: August 23, 30, and September

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, 8/7/23:

• 2:01 am, brush fire, 12400 block of 101 Highway, Fire.

• 5:19 am, prowler, 100 block of Emily Lane, Sheriff.

• 8:37 am, vehicle damage, 2200 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

• 12:20 pm, harassment, 300 block of Fred Haight, Sheriff.

• 12:39 pm, dog bite, 2900 block of Lake Earl Drive, Sheriff.

• 1:29 pm, theft, 1400 block of Parkway Drive, Sheriff.

• 1:37 pm, threats, 200 block of Harding Avenue, Police.

• 2:12 pm, neighbor issue, 14400 block of Ocean View Drive, Sheriff.

• 3:37 pm, theft, 300 block of Beckstead Avenue, Sheriff.

• 4:43 pm, goat issue, 13800 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 5:52 pm, bike theft, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 6:17 pm, barking dog, 100 block of Salmon Avenue, Tribal Police.

• 7:06 pm, dog bite,

1000 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.

• 8:01 pm, trespassing, 100 block of Houlie Drive, Sheriff.

• 8:45 pm, theft, 600 block of Highway 101.

• 9:06 pm, threats, 1200 block of 5th Street, Police responded.

Tuesday 8/8/23:

• 9:11 am, dog bite, 800 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 10:25 am, custody issue, 1200 block of 9th Street, Sheriff.

• 11:20 am, mail issue, 300 block

Wednesday, 8/9/23:

• 1:39 am, missing/overdue person, Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 3:01 am, assault, 100 block of L Street, Police.

• 4:36 am, harassment, Inyo and Washington, Sheriff.

• 9:37 am, custody issue, 1000 block of Gainard Street, Police.

• 10:05 am, fire, 2000 block of Northcrest Drive, Fire.

• 12:19 pm, financial and physical abuse, 500 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 3:02 pm, trespasser, 100 block of Howards Way, Sheriff.

• 3:44 pm, missing person, 600 block of L Street, Police.

• 4:21 pm, sexual assault, 6600 block of Lake Earl, Sheriff.

• 6:30 pm, threats, 400 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 7:07 pm, fire, 100 block of A Street, Fire.

• 7:53 pm, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Fire.

• 9:10 pm, fraud, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

block of Silverside Circle, Fire.

• 1:50 pm, prowler, 300 block of Murphy Avenue, Sheriff.

• 2:47 pm, restraining order violation, 800 block of J Street, Sheriff.

• 3:00 pm, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 3:23 pm, fraud, 200 block of Leif Circle, Sheriff.

• 3:54 pm, theft, 600 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 3:55 pm, Brush Fire, 200 block of Audree Lane, Fire.

• 4:22 pm, assault, 1100 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 5:57 pm, fraud, 6700 block of Lower Lake Road, Sheriff.

• 6:23 pm, harassment, 1100 block of Stanton Avenue, Sheriff.

• 7:14 pm, juvenile issue, 100 block of Tanbark Lane, Sheriff.

• 8:16 pm, disturbance, 1000 block of Highway 101, Police.

• 11:06 pm, domestic disturbance, 1100 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

Friday, 8/11/23:

block of J Street, Police.

• 3:27 pm, theft, 300 block of Harmers Beach Road, Sheriff.

• 4:00 pm, theft, 300 block of L Street, Police.

• 4:02 pm, theft, 1800 block of Wildwood Lane, Sheriff.

• 5:07 pm, custody issue, 200 block of Washington Avenue, Police.

• 5:17 pm, theft, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

• 5:22 pm, physical disturbance, 8th and D Street, Police.

• 6:35 pm, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 7:39 pm, restraining order violation, 700 block of Butte Street, Sheriff.

• 9:18 pm, theft, 1300 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.

Saturday, 8/12/23

• 12:16 am, physical disturbance, 200 block of 4th Street, Police.

• 1:50 am, threats, 200 block of 7th Street, Police.

• 3:38 am, fire, the end of Waldo, Fire.

• 5:13 am, theft, 100 block of Starfish Way, Sheriff.

block of Bertsch Avenue, Sheriff.

• 4:48 pm, theft, 1200 block of 6th Street, Police.

• 4:59 pm, 4200 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.

• 5:13 pm, loose pigs, Lower Lake and Moseley, Sheriff.

• 5:30 pm, dog issue, 1400 block of Anzio Street, Police.

• 5:36 pm, theft, 600 block of M Street, Police.

Sunday, 8/13/23

• 4:25 am, prowler, 100 block of Emily Lane, Sheriff.

• 1:57 am, fire, Split Stair Case, Sheriff.

• 11:02 am, threats, 1900 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

• 12:26 pm, trespasser, 1600 block of Jefferson Avenue, Sheriff.

• 1:50 pm, trespasser, 200 block of L Street, Police.

• 4:18 pm, shoplifters, 1100 block of 3rd Street, Police.

• 5:07 pm, missing juvenile, Zwierlein Drive, Tribal Police.

• 7:14 pm, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.

Brookings-Harbor

Christian Church

777 Fifth Street, Brookings

Sunday Service...........10 a.m.

Weekly Communion Small Group Ministries

Celebrate Recovery...6 p.m. Friday 541-469-2531

Pastor Lance Knauss

101, Police.

• 10:26 pm, custody, 4000 block of Lower Lake Road, Sheriff.

• 11:49 pm, dog theft, 1400 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

• 10:12 pm, property damage, 100 block of M Street, Police.

Thursday, 8/10/23:

• 12:25 am, property damage, 100 block of Mason Court, Police.

• 6:00 am, fire, 100

• 1:12 am, fire, 98000 block of Crown Terrace, Fire.

• 9:53 am, transient issue, 1800 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.

• 10:18 am, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.

• 1:50 pm, trespass, 1000

• 9:24 am, harassment, 1600 block of Railroad Avenue, Sheriff.

• 12:44 pm, RV on fire, 900 block of Sunset Circle, Police.

• 1:13 pm, theft, 100 block of Starfish Way, Sheriff.

• 3:04 pm, fire, 100

• 9:58 pm, threats, 3400 block of Cunningham Lane, Sheriff.

• 11:32 pm, fire, Highway 101 and Washington Over Pass, Sheriff responded.

• 11:54 pm, dog issue, 100 block of Dell Lane, Sheriff.

Trinity Lutheran Church 1200 Easy St., PO Box 1199 Brookings

Sunday Bible School

All Ages...9am (Sept.-May)

Sunday Worship Service...10am Nursery Available Pastor Matt Steendahl 541-469-3411 tlcbrookings.org

Church of Christ

17222 Passley Rd., Brookings

Sunday Morning Bible Study.....10am

Sunday Morning Worship Assembly...11:20am

Wednesday Bible Class.....7pm

Evangelist: Michael Wilk 541-469-6453 or 541-469-0191

Christian Science Church 429 Pine St. at Redwood Spur, Brookings

Sunday Service............11 a.m.

Sunday School............11 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY

Also on Facebook and Youtube. https://www.facebook.com/ 7thdayadventistbrookings/

Friday Mass....................5:15 p.m.

Saturday Mass................4:30 p.m.

Saturday Spanish Mass....6:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass..................8:30 a.m.

First Friday every month Adoration 4 p.m. & Mass 6 p.m.

First Saturday every month Mass 9 a.m. https://staroftheseastcharles.org/

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Sunday Morning Worship Thursday Bible Study 10:30am 7:00pm

97900 Shopping Center Ave. #28

Contact: 541-661-0184

6900 Lake Earl, Smith River, CA (707)-487-2051

Sunday Services 10:30am www.ccredwoods.com

Trees of Mystery receives elite recognition

Mail: PO Box 3026 Brookings, OR 97415

Website: CalvaryHeritage.org #zacsHope

TripAdvisor recently recognized Trees of Mystery in the top 10 percent worldwide of all attractions in 2023. Trees of Mystery is located in the Redwood National Forest just outside of Crescent City. Contributed photo

Razor Clam Fishery opens in Humboldt County

The Director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has re-opened the recreational razor clam fishery in Humboldt County following a recommendation from state health agencies that consumption of razor clams in the area no longer poses a significant threat for domoic acid exposure.

In April 2023, the razor clam fishery was closed in Humboldt County due to risk of domoic acid exposure. During the closure, state health agencies continued to assess domoic acid levels which consistently exceeded the federal action level for domoic acid of ≥ 20 parts per million (ppm). However, clams collected from Clam Beach, Humboldt County in July 2023 all had domoic acid concentrations lower than this action level.

Domoic acid is a naturally occurring toxin produced by certain types of plankton that can be harmful or even fatal to humans. Domoic acid poisoning in humans may occur within

minutes to hours after consumption of affected seafood and can result in signs and symptoms ranging from vomiting and diarrhea to permanent loss of short-term memory (Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning), coma, or death. There is no way to prepare clams that will remove the toxin. Cooking and freezing have no effect.

CDFW reminds clammers that the daily bag limit for razor clams is 20 and the first 20 clams dug must be retained regardless of size or condition. Each person is required to keep a separate container and is not allowed to commingle their clams with another person’s when digging and transporting clams.

For more information, please refer to Section 29.20 Clams General and Section 29.45 for specific razor clam regulations.

For more information on any fishery closure information or health advisories, please visit CDFW’s Ocean Health Advisories website.

To get the latest information on current fishing season closures related to domoic acid, call CDFW’s Domoic Acid Fishery Closure Information Line at (831) 649-2883. For the latest consumption warnings, call the California Department of Public Health’s Biotoxin information Line at (510) 412-4643 or toll-free at (800) 553-4133.

New Gray Wolf Pack Confirmed

California has a new gray wolf pack in Tulare County, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced today. This is the Golden State’s southernmost pack and it is at least 200 air miles from the nearest known pack in northeastern California.

In July, CDFW received a wolf sighting report from a location in the Sequoia National Forest.

CDFW investigated the reported location, found wolf tracks and other signs of wolf presence, and collected 12 scat and hair samples from the immediate area for genetic testing.

CDFW’s Wildlife Forensics Laboratory performed DNA analysis to determine

if the samples were from wolf, as well as sex, coat color, individual identity, relation to one another and pack origin.

All 12 samples were confirmed gray wolf. The new pack consists of at least five individuals not previously detected in California, including one adult female, who is a direct descendant of California’s first documented wolf in the state in recent history, (OR7), and four offspring (two females, two males).

None of the samples collected came from an adult male, however the genetic profile from the offspring indicate that the breeding male is a descendant of the Lassen Pack.

Gray wolves are native

to California but were extirpated in the state by the 1920s.

In late 2011, OR7 crossed the state line to become the first wolf in nearly a century to make California part of his range before returning to Oregon to form the Rogue Pack.

Wolves are protected under California’s Endangered Species Act and are federally protected in California under the federal Endangered Species Act. It is illegal to intentionally kill or harm wolves in the state. For more information and to report potential sightings, please visit CDFW’s Gray Wolf Program webpage at wildlife.ca.gov/ Conservation/Mammals/ Gray-Wolf.

4-Day Forecast

Razor clams

Gray Wolf