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Gabriel Joseph Hughes was formally sentenced to 21 years to life for the second-degree murder of Rick Nations, 69 and the assault on Nations’ daughter Lindsey, 23.
Superior Court Judge Darren McElfresh sentenced Hughes to
The Board of Supervisors opened the public hearing on the recommended final balanced budget for fiscal year 2023/2024. The various county departments and the public have 14 days to amend, increase, decrease or transfer funding, per board approval. The two-week period has expired. The adopted budget must be submitted to the State
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15 years to life for the murder of Nations (PC 187(a), three years for the knife attack (PC 245(a) and an additional three years enhancement for great bodily injury (PC 1202.7, on Lindsey Nations. The state requested the sentences run consecutively.
Judge McElfresh concurred with the DA after listening to defense counsel and probation and pro-
nounced sentences for Hughes, 43. The convicted Hughes was also assessed a $300 court fine.
The state was represented by Del Norte County Assistant District Attorney Todd Zocchi. District Attorney Katy Micks oversaw and approved the plea agreements with the Superior Court. Hughes was represented by defense attorney Karen
Olson. Hughes originally entered not guilty pleas in the December 2022 unprovoked attack on Rick Nations and the attempted murder charge on Lindsey but changed his pleas to guilty to 2nd degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon, respectively, in July. The attacks took place in front of the Nations’ home on
West Keller Ave.
During an emotional victim impact statement, family member Tera Nations read a moving letter from her younger sister Lindsey, who was unable to attend today’s sentencing. Lindsey continues to recuperate from serious hand and neck wounds inflicted by Hughes. Lindsey’s words spoke
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The Board of Supervisors has eliminated the Juvenile Hall Division within the Del Norte Probation Department and all associated staff positions within.
Supervisors then declared Juvenile “Unoccupied,” and directed staff to notify the Board of State and Community Corrections of this change in status.
Chief Probation Officer Lonnie Reyman requested the change.
“After much work and effort, we’ve reached the point of elimination of the Juvenile Hall Division and the closure of the hall as a custody institution,” Reyman lamented.
The Chief Probation Officer called the closing of the hall “a loss to the community.”
Supervisor Valerie Starkey, a three decade retired Probation officer asked, “What’s next?”
Reyman stated, “options will remain open by the declaration of ‘unoccupied’ status.”
The building will continue to
odically. The changes will save approximately $640,000 in general fund expenditures. Reyman spoke about mostly cosmetic changes but underscored the necessity to remove (and store) and replace the many security doors with conventional access portals. Reyman allocated a budget to implement those changes for the new Youth Opportunity Center. Reyman predicted the opportunity to do good work for Del Norte youth. He continued, “The restructure of the department and creation of a Reentry Unit will provide the opportunity to leverage those resources and experience of existing staff to increase programing and education for justice-involved at-risk youth.”
Supervisor Chris Howard asked about partnership with the Del Norte Unified School District. Reyman responded positively but when asked about the inclusion of 5150 youth (mental crisis affected), Reyman was reluctant to engage in the discussion, stating he was unsure of who or what agency assumes
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During his board report at the supervisors meeting last week, Supervisor Chris Howard brought up the subject of insurance carriers pulling out of California. The 3rd District supervisor cited his greatest fear revolved around addressing the crisis.
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Del Norte High School might not be known as a soccer powerhouse, but both of this year’s teams are taking steps to change that perception.
It’s not going to happen overnight, but the boys and girls programs appear to be trending in the right direction as they head into league play.
The boys team is junior heavy and will likely not peak for another year, but they have been competitive through the early going.
And they have done so despite losing their top striker to a season-ending injury right before their season opener.
The girls team, meanwhile, took a huge step forward last year with a young roster of mostly freshmen, and with those
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“The alternative for homeowners securing insurance is the California FAIR Plan (Fair Access to Insurance Requirements) is vastly underfunded by about $1 billion,” according to Howard.
5th District Supervisor Dean Wilson added the FAIR Plan coverage is double (the cost) or more of a traditional homeowners plan and coverage is limited to fire only coverage. Public Speaker Dave Powell of Alder Point Realty told supervisors many of the current escrows are unable to successfully close for lack of providing insurance buyers’ coverage.
The crisis centers around the citizen-passed initiative Prop 103. Insurance carriers must apply for rate increases through the California Department of Insurance. The Insurance Commission has been slow to respond and insurance carriers have reluctantly pulled out of the California market due mainly to rampant inflationary costs in providing coverage to homeowners. Farmers, State Farm, All State and several other companies are not writing new client policies, whatsoever. Limited service coverage remains for existing clientele.
During its recent legislative session in Sacramento, lawmakers chose not to address this dilemma. The impact on Del Norte County is dramatic.
Yana ValachovicIn the wake of the devastating Smith River Complex fires, homeowners are now faced with no options but to turn to the reportedly underfunded FAIR program.
Yana Valachovic, county director-forest advisor for the University of California Extension, addressed and updated the Board on ongoing legislation, and shared her take on the insurance crisis.
“We’re at a tipping point. Most of our wealth is tied to our homes,” she said. “California is the largest real estate market in the nation. The risk to fundamentally destabilize the economy is real. The crisis has to worsen before people have the political will to take on Prop. 103.”
Valachovic has worked closely at the legislative level in Sacramento to help craft laws to address this insurance conundrum.
“This is a complicated dynamic and involves Prop. 103,” Valachovic said. “…the crisis must worsen before legislators will address this crisis. More pressure must be applied to our state legislators to address the insurance crisis.”
The board meets again, Tuesday, September 26, at 10 a.m. at the Flynn Center.
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Hambro Recycling, 446 Elk Valley Road, has announced a new donation program. Recyclers may now donate their refunds from the California Redemption Value on beverage containers to the partners donation box located at all Hambro Recycle sites. Several nonprofits will directly benefit from this program:
Dogs of Del Norte promotes the humane treatment of animals through sheltering, adoption and spay and neuter programs.
Food for People operates 18 community food programs.
Eureka Choice Pantry
delivers meals to seniors and home-bound adults.
Spay Humboldt reduces the number of unwanted and euthanized cats and dogs.
Butler Valley Residential homes provides residential services for those with disabilities.
Kurtis Shaul of Hambro Recycling said, “Your donations help us keep a healthy environment and help fill the gap when other funds are not available.”
Hambro Recycling operates in four locations: Crescent City, Arcata, Fortuna and Willow Creek. The Redway Hambro will open soon.
Hambro Recycle in Crescent City operates Wednesday-Saturday.
Last week, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) teamed up with Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Maine’s U.S. Senator Angus King to introduce the bicameral Help Our Kelp Act.
Over the last 50 years, the changing climate, poor water quality, and overfishing have damaged between 40-60 percent of our kelp forests. Kelp forest ecosystems not only provide food and habitat for hundreds of fish and marine mammals, these ecosystems also support coastal communities by protecting coastlines, supporting sustainable fisheries, and driving local economies and jobs. Longterm recovery of these kelp forests remain uncertain.
This legislation would invest federal resources towards state, local, and federal partners combating this cascading challenge.
“Healthy kelp forests play an important role in marine ecosystems, sustainable fisheries, and coastal communities. But they’re getting wiped out along the North Coast, causing serious impacts on our ocean and everyone who depends on it,” said Rep. Huffman. “Local communities are working hard to restore these vital ecosystems, but climate change and an epidemic of voracious kelp-eating urchins have created a perfect storm, making this problem especially difficult to solve. So, we need an all-hands-
on-deck approach. With our bill, we can direct the necessary federal resources to support important recovery efforts before it’s too late.”
“Oregon’s kelp forests provide critical habitats and food sources for marine mammals, birds, and many fish species that drive Oregon’s commercial fishing industry and coastal community economies,” said Senator Merkley. “As healthy kelp forests are rapidly dwindling, these marine mammals, birds, and fish are losing their habitats, throwing off entire ecosystems and sending economies into uncharted waters.”
“Climate change and human activity are both having widespread impacts on ecosystems around the globe—and the coastal communities in Maine are no different,” said Senator King. “The Help Our Kelp Act is an important step to ensure that our iconic
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by October 2.
The recommended budget by Chief Administrative Officer Neal Lopez and County AuditorController Clinton Schaad is $208,597,165 consisting of state-mandated funding. The budget represents a 13 percent increase above the 2022/23 Budget. Nearly 50 percent of the county budget lies with one department, the Department of Health and Human Services.
The general fund (often called discretionary funding) is $39,657,176, an increase of 2.2 percent from last year. A surplus of $6.3 million remained from last year’s budget and will be rolled over to the new fiscal year. The large surplus was attributed to the high vacancy and employee turnover
Maine fisheries, and surrounding communities, are able to serve as a habitat for marine life well into the future. We need continued investments and safeguards to protect our fisheries, and our Maine way of life. Thanks to my colleagues for recognizing the importance of kelp forests and working to protect one of Maine’s vital resources.”
The Help Our Kelp Act would: Establish a new NOAA grant program to fund conservation, restoration, and management efforts; Focus on addressing the greatest relative regional declines, long term ecological or socioeconomic resilience, or are in focal recovery areas identified by Tribal, federal, or state management plans; and Authorize $5 million per year from FY2024FY2028.
Rep. Huffman was also able to secure $2,000,000 for Greater Farallones
rates existing in most general fund departments, continued departmental spending awareness, higher than projected discretionary revenue and capital expenditures that were budgeted but not made during the fiscal period.
Supervisors, via consensus concurred any changes made should be directed to the sheriff ‘s budget and jail operations. The board learned a $3.08 million allocation toward jail improvements is forthcoming from Washington, announced by Sen. Diane Feinstein.
A recent report delivered to the board by Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Randy Hooper revealed the Jail is in need of about $9 million in overall improvements. The county is pursuing the state to provide funding for jail improvements.
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National Marine Sanctuary Kelp Recovery Community Project in the Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations package.
In the Senate, this legislation is also cosponsored by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM).
The Help Our Kelp Act is endorsed by the Center for the Blue Economy, Seattle Aquarium, Bay Foundation, Blue Frontier, American Sportfishing Association, Pt. Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Northwest Trek and Wildlife Park, Friends of Zoo Boise, Zoo Boise, Greater Farallones Association, The Ocean Foundation, Oregon Zoo, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Surfrider Foundation, Noyo Center for Marine Science, Woodland Park Zoo, Bainbridge Island Land Trust, Puget Soundkeeper, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Ocean Conservancy,
and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission.
“Kelp forests are an important fisheries habitat on the California coast and a priority habitat for the Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries. Since 2014, bull kelp forests on the north-central California coast have declined by an estimated 90% due to a combination of stressors such as climate-related impacts, including in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuaries are our nation’s most significant natural and cultural marine areas and as such, are a high priority for kelp ecosystem restoration efforts. Kelp forests are economically, ecologically, and culturally important habitats and are essential to restore and protect,” said Deb Self, Greater Farallones Association Executive Director.
his department is at least 11 deputies down. The sheriff acknowledges these staff shortages and high turnover rates to deputies applying for and being hired by larger counties and law enforcement agencies which provide enhanced salaries and lucrative bonuses.
The public hearing for
the budget will remain open until the next regular meeting when supervisors either adopt the recommended budget or intra-transfer funds to address the Sheriff Department’s fiscal needs. The board meets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Flynn Center.
The alarm couldn’t be louder. California is facing unprecedented, destructive wildfires – 14 of the largest 20 wildfires in California history occurred just in the
last decade. Unbelievably, some incredibly destructive wildfires have been set by arsonists including the Clayton Fire in Lake County, which destroyed 188
February 2, 1934 - August 27, 2023
The Newton Family Patriarch passes away at the age of 89.
Frederick “Bud” Newton passed away on Sunday August 27, 2023, after reaching the age of 89 years old. After being surrounded by his family, he died peacefully with his wife Joyce by his side.
Bud was born February 2, 1934, in Tucson, AZ to Mary Knickerbocker Newton and Frederick Leroy Newton. Later he and his sister Patsy moved to Onalaska, WA with their father and stepmother Elsie.
After graduating high school, he served in the Army and quickly moved into building his logging empire. Bud spent years as a Boy Scout leader, and enjoyed boating, but his favorite thing was being in the woods, and all things related to logging.
In 1982, he married the love of his life, Joyce. Over forty inseparable years together and a blended family, their home became a favorite place for their eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
They spent their time building a logging legacy and a home where family loved to gather.
At a very young age, and coming from humble beginnings, he learned independence. He was resourceful and developed great perseverance to support himself and his sister. As his life progressed those skills learned under harsh conditions yielded a man of greatness. They say hard times create strong men and Bud Newton was no
exception.
He was a strong patriarch of his family, a good friend to all, a man who would give his shirt to someone in need.
He was a provider, who always took care of his family and did the best he could to teach and guide them.
A man who always called his own shots, even until the very end, he was steadfast.
Bud was a strong, proud, and good man with an unmatched work ethic, and refusal to let his physicality stop him from doing what he wanted to do.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Patsy and brother Mike. He and Joyce faced the loss of daughter Teresa Dillon and grandson Ryan Daily.
homes, and the Esperanza Fire, which claimed the lives of five firefighters in Southern California.
Senate President Designee Mike McGuire’s criti-
cally impactful legislation, SB 281, will throw the book at individuals who are convicted of aggravated arson. This is an issue that McGuire has championed for years.
The bill passed both the Senate and the Assembly
and it’s now headed to the Governor’s desk.
“An aggravated arson charge is reserved for the worst of the worst – the most heinous arsonists who exhibit specific intent to inflict damage and destruction in our communities or who are a continuing threat
to society. We need to ensure this groundbreaking public safety measure is signed into law and we’ll be fighting alongside first responders and District Attorneys from across the Golden State to get this job done,” Senator Mike McGuire said.
Jarabe Mexicano “Fiesta en Familia” concert
Bud Newton is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Newton; children, Gary and Deanna Newton, Kelly Newton and James Myers, Nola Penna and Leona Penna as well as eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his family, colleagues, and friends that knew him as Bud, Dad, Grandpa, Uncle Buddy, or the Ironman.
Joyce and family would like to thank the staff at Sutter Coast Hospital for their kind and compassionate care. The family extends special thanks and love to Shellie Babich for years of attentive, respectful medical care and friendship.
Composed with love by granddaughter Kallie Newton Ray
DNACA presents the incredible border sounds of Jarabe Mexicano, Friday October 6, at 7 p.m., at the Betty Green Event Center, inside the Elk Valley Casino Complex, 2021 Elk Ranch Rd., Crescent City. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with Jarabe Mexicano’s eclectic mix of genres ranging from Mexican Folk, Tex-Mex to Latin Rock, Trío Romántico, and popular Cumbia sounds. Their traditional Mariachi string instruments and Norteño-inspired drums complement dramatic vocals in English, Spanish, and even Spanglish. Tickets are available at Del Norte Office Supply in Crescent City, online at DNACA.Eventbrite.com, and any remaining tickets will be available at the door. For more information contact DNACA at 707-464-1336 or office@ dnaca.net.
Performance Series Season 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.
DNACA’s 32nd Annual Juried Art Exhibit DNACA’s Art in Public Places program is offering
their 32nd Annual Juried Art Exhibit through September 25, at the Del Norte County Courthouse, 450 H St. in Crescent City. This multimedia exhibit features artwork of many types, including photography, acrylic and oil painting, watercolors, pen and ink drawings, pastels, and more. 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.
Painting with Carol Long
Join accomplished artist and teacher Carol Long to learn how to paint with oils and/or acrylics. Classes are “drop in” style and held Wednesdays from Noon - 2 p.m. at Crescent City Art, 1228 2nd St., Crescent City. For more information, call 707-460-1414.
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 Artists of the Month are Dale and Marcia Morgan. 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.
“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 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 707464-9133 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 Tuesday - Saturday, 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.
Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2023 Holiday Funding Partnership grants from organizations that assist underserved residents of Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, and Curry counties.
The Holiday Funding Partnership offers small grants of $500 to $2,000 to regional nonprofit organizations, public benefit groups (including schools, churches, tribal governments), groups engaged
in charitable projects, and qualified fiscal sponsors. The funds are to be used for holiday assistance programs offered between November 15 and January
1. Applications are due by Oct. 2, 2023.
“Each winter holiday season, organizations across our region support our communities through holiday programs,” said Elena Keltz, Grants Associate. “The goal of grants made by the Holiday Funding Partnership is to support this work, with
a focus on programs that provide food, clothing, and other basic necessities to underserved communities.”
In 2022, HAF+WRCF awarded 63 grants totaling $68,395 to charitable organizations and projects. Partners of the grant program include Humboldt Health Foundation, the Mel & Grace McLean Foundation, the Smullin Foundation and Providence, Community Health Investment.
Find the application at: hafoundation.org/apply
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Questions about the budget
This letter was sent to the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors regarding the County Budget for fiscal year 2023/2024.
“I am a retired Hospital Accountant and Budget Analyst. I have been reviewing the proposed budget for FY 2023/2024 and I have several questions, the answers to which should help provide some much needed transparency into this budget. Additionally, I have some comments based on my many years as a Budget Analyst and Hospital Accountant and Budget Manager.
Questions: 1. When does the public have access to quarterly financial statements?
2. What are ‘Cost Plan’ interfund transfers and how are the amounts determined?
3. What are ‘Department Allotment’ and how are the amounts determined?
Comments: 1. Capital Improvement items should be identified.
2. Fixed Assets should be identified.
3. Miscellaneous high ticket items should be identified. Transparency is a major responsibility of any public entity supported by citizen tax dollars, be they Federal, State, County, or City. The Board of Supervisors should be able to transparently support their need for tax revenue amounts.
The public needs to know what it is paying for and every person working for the County, from the Board of Supervisors down, needs to remember, they are EMPLOYED by the Public/Citizens of Del Norte County.
PJ Estlund Crescent CityArtificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT have been in the news lately. What does this mean?
Artificial Intelligence is defined as the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision making and translation between languages.
ChatGPT, which stands for Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer, is a large language model based chatbot developed by OpenAI, launched on November 30, 2022, which enables users to refine and steer a conversation towards a desired length, format, style, level of detail, and language used. Successive prompts and replies, known as prompt engineering, are considered at each conversation stage as a context.
What Can It Do?
I had the idea that I would test out ChatGPT to see if this AI program could produce a column that would match my writing style. Then I wondered if I could coax ChatGPT to provide a critical analysis of the harms caused by AI. Would the readers be able to tell the difference?
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I concluded it would be better to write this column the old-fashioned way. There is a lot I don’t understand about artificial intelligence, but I will highlight a few news stories I found on this subject.
San Francisco Dream
The San Francisco Chronicle headline “AI hype draws thousands to S.F.” (9/14/23) got my attention.
The Chronicle reported that 40,000 visitors from around the globe converged on San Francisco for the Dreamforce Convention, the self-proclaimed biggest AI event in the world. Dreamforce is expected to generate $89.3
million in local spending.
“One of the biggest draws was OpenAI CEO Sam Altman talking with conference organizer Salesforce’s CEO Marc Benioff about artificial intelligence. Benioff has repeatedly highlighted San Francisco’s emergence as an AI epicenter.” There is a lot of money to be made from artificial intelligence applications, but at what cost?
Iowa Nightmare
While AI enthusiasts dance in San Francisco, back in Iowa they are paying the fiddler. A story in the Times Standard, “AI behind ChatGPT built with a lot of water” (9/10/23) exposes the environmental impacts from developing artificial intelligence.
“The cost of building an artificial intelligence product like ChatGPT can be hard to measure. But one thing Microsoft backed OpenAI needed was plenty of water pulled from rivers in central Iowa to cool a powerful supercomputer as it helped teach its AI systems how to mimic human writing.”
“All of that computing takes a lot of electricity and generates a lot of heat. To keep it cool on hot days data centers need to pump in water, often to a cooling tower outside its warehouse sized buildings.”
Who knew?
“Few people in Iowa knew about its status as the birthplace of OpenAI’s most advanced language model GPT-4. Microsoft has been amassing data centers in West Des Moines to power its cloud computing services for more than a decade. Its fourth and fifth data centers are due to open there late this year.”
West Des Moines’s mayor said, “Microsoft was attracted to the city’s commitment to building infrastructure. Microsoft committed a staggering
sum of money through tax payments that support that investment, but they were pretty secretive on what they’re doing out there.”
“Most people are not aware of the resource usage underlying ChatGPT, claims a researcher at UC Riverside who is trying to calculate the environmental impact of AI products such as ChatGPT. He estimates that ChatGPT gulps up to 16 ounces of water every time you ask it a series of 5 to 50 prompts or questions.”
AI Pitfalls
A related article in the Times Standard, “Using artificial intelligence in the workplace” (9/10/23) described the pitfalls of the improper use of AI. Limitations of using AI-generated content include:
“1) Facts and statistics given by the AI can be wrong, not up-to-date, or are constantly changing and will always need to be double-checked.”
“2) Employees must not feed into the AI query any proprietary company or personally identifiable information which is absorbed and reshared within the AI software to be accessed by other users.”
AI Experiment
As I was researching Artificial Intelligence, a pop-up ad invited me to participate in a new generative AI experiment, Search Generative Experience (SGE). They wanted me to agree to a privacy policy and disclaimer.
“When you interact with SGE, Google collects data around your usage, queries, and location to provide, improve, and develop Google products and services and machine learning technologies. Some of this data is stored in a manner that is not associated with your Google account, and may be read, processed, or annotated by human reviewers to help with quality and improve our
Kevin Hendrickproducts.”
“Generative AI is experimental technology and is for informational purposes only. Quality, accuracy, and availability may vary. Don’t rely on generative AI outputs as medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice.” I declined the invitation.
AI Harms Workers The Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike May 2. Among their demands, WGA is calling on the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to regulate the use of material produced using AI. Disney is reportedly studying how to employ AI to write scripts. The Screen Actors Guild went on strike July 14, partly out of concern that they will be replaced by AI. Big streaming platforms are said to be planning to pay actors once for their image or voice. With the aid of AI, a digital scan could be used in perpetuity for various TV and film productions.
ChatGPT or Me
Time will tell whether society will benefit from this new technology. It was tempting to use artificial intelligence to write this column, but in the end, I decided not to rely on ChatGPT. Or did I?
Kevin Hendrick is a 30year resident of Del Norte County. kevinjameshendrick@gmail.com
After a quiet year of preparation and premature eulogies, Burning Man roared into the news this August. There were unplanned fires, protesters and three hurricane-fueled rainstorms that turned the Nevada desert into a sea of mud.
Before it even got going, the event known for its whimsical art, leave-notrace ethos and sharing economy began with a brief disruption by climate activists blocking its entrance. The 10 protesters from the “Seven Circles Alliance” chained themselves to a trailer in the middle of Highway 447 and put up handmade signs proclaiming “Abolish Capitalism,” “Burners Unite” and “Ban Private Jets.”
In other pre-event excitement, I saw an SUV and attached trailer burst into flames due to some
bad choices in gasoline storage. Then a campmate of mine fell off one of those electric, one-wheel skateboards, breaking several ribs and other bones.
Within minutes, Josh, who had come from Mexico, was picked up by a playa ambulance. Within hours he was flown to Reno for a better diagnosis and surgery, and within days, repaired Josh was back with one steel plate and six screws. Mere seconds after returning, he was back at work with his
one good arm.
This was his first time at Burning Man, but like me, he was there to help get its basic structures ready to welcome this year’s 73,000 people, all coming to the middle of nowhere in Nevada.
In my 26 years of helping out and writing about Burning Man, I’ve talked about its art that you’d see nowhere else, a clown committing a felony, clothing-optional celebrators, flaming objects and soul-crushing dust storms. It still is all that times 10, but this year it added several days of mud to the mythology.
You may think you know mud, but there is no mud like the playa mud of the Black Rock Desert, some 100 miles northeast of Reno. Once it was part of Lake Lahontan, which was more than 500 feet deep about 14,000 years ago. After its water evap-
orated, a deep layer of silt got left behind, and now even a small amount of rain can turn that silt into a mud bog.
Around midnight on August 20, Hurricane Hilary sent a lot of rain our way, and by morning the water was ankle-deep outside my trailer. The sun did not shine for 36 hours, roads were closed and nobody could get in or out.
As people finally emerged from their shelters, looking relieved, the sound of squelching filled the air.
Playa mud is mean. It aspires to be quicksand, but it is not quite as cinematic or deep enough. It can only eat shoes and tires. The best way to get around on foot seemed to be bare feet protected by plastic bags.
What is the opposite of sticky? Slippery. The mud, angered by not being able to eat shoes, turned slick
and big splashes could be heard. A flop in warm mud might sound like a pleasant spa experience until you realize there is not enough water in Nevada to get it off. And a flop can leave bruises.
Playa mud also does not want you to drive. Either your wheel wells fill up with a chocolaty donut of collected mud or you will spin holes axle-deep. In either case you will be laughed at first and rescued much later.
This happens even in the summer when wet mud lurks under a dry, cracked surface, daring you to cross it. I took the dare one July and sat there for a long day until someone more experienced pulled me to solid land. Lesson learned, mud respected.
Astute Burning Man historians will also remember the great rainstorm of 2014, though this year was different. This downpour
lasted much longer and put a stop to everyone’s setup schedule as hundreds of postholes sat waiting for their posts.
Finally, the sun did shine and people rejoiced on their islands. They shared food and drink. Animals crawled up on shore, traded their fins for legs, stood upright and continued their journeys. The playa mud had exacted its price and let humans roam free to return to their off-playa lives.
Weeks after the great splashing, it had all become an embellished myth with wild exaggeration and heroic stories to be shared. Some will claim it was epic.
Dennis Hinkamp is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He lives and writes in Utah.
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Public Notices 999
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
Eric D. Rogers aka Eric Douglas Rogers Case Number: CVPB-2023-7045
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Eric D. Rogers aka Eric Douglas Rogers
A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Erica Lujan, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.
The petition for probate requests that: Erica Lujan 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: October 6, 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.
Estate/Trade
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that at 5:30 PM, on Thursday, October 12, 2023, the Crescent City Planning Commission will be holding a Public Hearing, during the regularly scheduled meeting, located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Conference Room (210 Battery St, Crescent City, CA) on the following applications and items:
AGENDA ITEM #2: UP2305/AR 23-08 - Tuff Shed Tuff Shed (Kaitlyn Gibson) has submitted a Use Permit Application (UP23-05) and Site Plan & Architectural Design Review (AR23-08). The UP23-05/AR 23-08 requests the construction of a shed in the front yard on an existing singlefamily residence parcel in the C-1 Zone (Downtown Business District), located at 967 I Street (APN 118260-008). The proposed project is determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15332 (Existing Facilities), §15303 (New Construction), and §15332 (In-Fill Development Projects).
AGENDA ITEM #3: AR2312 - KFA Architects & SSF Battery Point LP KFA Architects & SSF Battery Point LP (Bill Rice) has submitted a Site Plan & Architectural Design Review (AR2312) for a proposed 162 unit residential-only development on 5.48-acre
vacant parcels within the R-3 Zone (High-Density Residential District) located north of Joe Hamilton Elementary between of E Street and Gary Street (APNs 118-440-021 & -022). The proposed project is determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15332 (In-Fill Development Projects).
AGENDA ITEM #4: AR23-13/PWR23-02 - GS
Valhalla, LP
GS Valhalla, LP has submitted a Site Plan & Architectural Design Review (AR23-13) and a parking waiver request (PWR23-02) for a proposed remodel of an existing 45 unit residential-only development and a new community center on 2.63-acre developed parcel within the R-3 Zone (High-Density Residential District) located at 911 Pacific Avenue (APNs 118020-027). The proposed project is determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15332 (Existing Facilities), §15303 (New Construction), and §15332 (In-Fill Development Projects).
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION is invited by the following methods: 1) In-Person: 3-minute public comment at the podium will be allowed; 2) Virtually: via Zoom, additional information and instructions will be posted the City’s website: www.crescentcity.org.
However, the City does not guarantee that there will not be technological issues/interruptions, in which case the meeting will continue in person; 3)
In-Writing: prior to 12:00 PM the day of the meeting, via publiccomment@ crescentcity.org or by filing with the City Clerk at 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, 95531. Written public comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission, posted on the website, and will not be read aloud during the meeting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION including general questions regarding the Planning Commission, the permit process, submission of materials, and other information not specific to this project may be directed to the City’s Planning Consultant (elawton@shnengr.com / 707-633-9031).
Published: September 27, 2023. Triplicate T370793
Lien Sale Redwood Coast Storage October 7, 2023, 9:00 AM 170 King St. Cresent City, CA 95531 Unit #15 Household and misc. items.
Steven J Wilson 213 Maiden Ln Crescent City, CA 95531 Unit #27 Household and misc. items. Shawn Meadows PO Box 3519 Coos Bay, OR 97420
Published: September 27 and October 4, 2023.
Triplicate T370777
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE
OF: Ruel H. Wilson, Jr., Deceased
Case Number: CVPB-2023-7046
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Ruel H. Wilson, Jr.
A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Kevin D. Hartwick, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.
The petition for probate requests that: Kevin D. Hartwick, 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: October 13, 2023
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.
541-661-1504
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
541-840-5848
384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181
Published: September 20, 27 and October 4, 2023.
Triplicate T370317
541-661-1509
541
"Harbor Point Apartments,” a project proposed by Danco Communities, has been selected by the City of Crescent City Housing Authority for the conditional award of 26 Project Based Vouchers.
Published on September 20 and 27, 2023
Triplicate T370315
3-1 Mitchell, Trent
Cleo
4113-09BA-02700-00
JLF 23-128460 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Roger Vadnais, and Elia Vanessa Vadnais, husband and wife, whose address is 29519 Crook Street, Gold Beach, OR 97444 as grantor to Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, its successors and assigns, as named Beneficiary, dated August 17, 2021, recorded August 19, 2021, in the mortgage records of Curry County, Oregon, as Instrument No. 2021-04022, Mortgage Research Center, LLC d/b/a Veterans United Home Loans, a Missouri Limited Liability Corporation is the present Beneficiary as defined by ORS 86.705(2), as covering the following described real property:
Parcel One (1), HAROLD
WHITE PARTITION PLAT
NO. 1996-20, recorded June 13, 1996 Instrument number 96-02758, Curry County, Oregon. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 29519 Crook Street, Gold Beach, OR 97444. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Monthly payments in the sum of $1,787.26, from November 1, 2022 and monthly payments in the sum of $1,747.23, from February 1, 2023 plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $319.39, plus the sum of $565.00 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation that the trust deed secures immediately due and payable, said sum being the following, to-wit: $343,401.50, together with accrued interest in the sum of $6,653.10 through July 25, 2023, together with interest thereon at the rate of 2.375% per annum from July 26, 2023, plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $319.39, plus the sum of $2,486.61 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on December 13, 2023, at the hour of 11:00 AM PT, in accord with the standard time established by ORS 187.110, at the main entrance to the Curry County Courthouse, located at 29821 Ellensburg, in the City of Gold Beach, OR, County of Curry, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor has or had power to convey at the time of the execution of said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee.
Notice is further given to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exists, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying to the beneficiary of the entire amount due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligations or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to
cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Reinstatements/Payoffs - ORS 86.786” either by personal delivery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, persons having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s website, www.logs. com/janeway_law_firm. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while property is in default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the said referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.
The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that we state the following: This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. Dated: 08-04-2023
JANEWAY LAW FIRM, LLC, Successor Trustee 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Vancouver, WA 98683 www.logs.com/janeway_ law_firm Telephone: (360) 260-2253 Toll-free: 1-800970-5647 JLF 23-128460
NPP0438978
Published: September 13, 20, 27, and October 4, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P369924
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Thunderbird Mountain Trading 299 US Hwy 101 South Crescent City, CA
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE
450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531
Petition of: Donna Rushing CASE NO. CVPT-2023-1251
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
To all interested persons: Petitioner: Donna Rushing filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name: Joshua Noah
Wheeler
to Proposed name: Frog A Wheeler THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: November 3, 2023
Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1
The address of the court is same as noted above.
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate
Date: September 18, 2023
/s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court
Published: September 27, October 4, 11, and 18, 2023. Triplicate T370801
LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE OF CLAIMS For the Intestate Estate of Mary Lyn Griggs in the Circuit Court for Curry County, Oregon, the abovenamed decedent in case number 23PB07685. The Personal Representative is Carol L. Watkins. The address for which claims can be presented and the Attorney for the Personal Representative is: Nathan Garcia, Attorney at Law PC, P.O. Box 2724, Brookings, Oregon 97415; or claims can be presented to: Carol L. Watkins, 913 Timberline Dr., Oregon 97415. All persons having claims against the intestate estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan L. Garcia, Attorney at Law PC. The date of first publication is September 27, 2023.
Published: September 27, October 4, and 11, 2023.
Pilot & ONPA P370680
DEL NORTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2023-005
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION
2.20.10 OF THE DEL NORTE COUNTY CODE
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC DEFENDER
At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., the Board of Supervisors voted to approve an ordinance to establish a county public defender, who will be a county officer appointed by the board of supervisors to fulfil the duties set forth in Government Code Section 27700 et seq.
A full copy of the ordinance is available for review in the Board of Supervisors office at 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA during normal business hours.
Dated: September 12, 2023
Kylie Goughnour, Clerk of the Board Of Supervisors, County of Del Norte Published: September 27, 2023. Triplicate T370682
CASE NO.
CVPT-2023-1249
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
To all interested persons:
Petitioner: Jessika Marie Hood filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Carson John Miller to Proposed name: Carson John Hood THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: October 20, 2023
Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1
The address of the court is same as noted above.
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate
Date: September 13, 2023
/s/ Darren McElfresh
Judge of the Superior Court
Published: September 27, October 4, 11, and 18, 2023.
Triplicate T370764
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as:
George’s Auto & Diesel Electric 1020 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531
This Business is conducted by: a corporation
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 10/31/1977
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/ George Petty, CEO, George’s Auto & Diesel Electric
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 8/18/2023
Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder
B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230081
Published: September 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023. Triplicate
T369785
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Gillis Land and Leasing Co 968 Anzio St Crescent City, CA 95531
This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 9/1/2023
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/ Daniel Gillis, CEO, Gillis Land and Leasing Co.
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/15/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230091
Published: September 27, October 4, 11, and 18, 2023. Triplicate T370740
SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF DEL NORTE TOLOWA DEE-NI’ NATION, A FEDERALLY ORGANIZED TRIBE Plaintiffs, vs. JOHN ENOS, an individual, and DOES 1-5 Defendant Case No.: CVPT2023-1239 PETITION FOR JUDICIAL DECLARATION OF ABANDONMENT [CAL. CIVIL CODE 798.61] LIMITED CIVIL CASE (AMOUNT UP TO $10,000)
Plaintiff alleges: I. THE PARTIES
1. Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation (“TDN” or “plaintiff”), a federally recognized tribe, is the owner of Xaa-wan’k’wvt Village and Resort (“XVR”), a mobile home and recreational vehicle park operating under the laws of the State of California, and permitted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”), located at 12400 Highway 101 North, Smith River, California, 95567.
2. Defendant John Enos is the registered owner of a mobile home, decal number AAU5340, located at XVR (“the mobile home”). The situs address of the mobile hone is 12400 Highway 101 North, Space 964, Smith River, California 95567. The address of record for defendant John Enos is the same as the situs address of the mobile home. II.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
3. Venue is proper in this County because both plaintiff and defendant either reside or do business in Del Norte County, and the mobile home that is the subject of this petition is located in Del Norte County. III.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
4. Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation purchased and took over management of XVR on or about December 1, 2016. When the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation took ownership, not all of the park records were transferred to the plaintiff from the previous owner, and more records dating back to 2001 or older were destroyed.
5. The mobile home was located in XVR, in the same space that it occupies now, Space 964, when plaintiff took over management on or about December 1, 2016.
6. On or about January 1, 2021, XVR staff became aware that the rent of the mobile home space had not been paid in two months, and the mobile home appeared to be unoccupied. John Enos’ daughter, Samantha, had paid the rent on the mobile home through November 2020. Plaintiff has had no contact with Samantha since that time and has no current address for her.
7. On 8/16/2023, plaintiff conducted a title search through HCD, which revealed the names and address of the defendant. A true and correct copy of that title search is attached to this petition as Exhibit A.
8. The title search revealed that defendant was residing in the mobile home since approximately February 5, 2001. The title search also lists the situs address as 12400 Highway 101 North, Space 956, but plaintiff states that this is outdated information, as defendant resided in Space 964 when plaintiff took over park ownership.
9. On October 20, 2022 plaintiff caused to be posted a Notice of Belief of Abandonment (“Notice”) on the mobile home. A true and correct copy of that Notice is attached to this petition as Exhibit B.
10. On October 20, 2022 plaintiff’s park manager, Julie McHenry, caused a copy of the Notice of Belief of Abandonment to be mailed to defendant’s address as listed on the title search. A true and correct copy of the proof of posting and the proof of mailing is attached to this petition as Exhibit C.
11. On or about October 25, 2022, park manager, Julie McHenry received the
mailed notice to John Enos, marked “Return to Sender, Undeliverable as Addressed, Unable to Forward.” Photocopies of the certified mailing and returned notice are attached as Exhibits D and E, respectively.
12. On August 16, 2023 attorney for plaintiff obtained the informational death certificate for defendant John Enos from Del Norte County Recorder’s Office. The informational death certificate is attached hereto as Exhibit F.
13. As of the date of the filling of this petition, plaintiff has not heard from the registered owner, John Enos, or anyone else claiming an ownership interest in the mobile home in response to the posting and mailing of the Notice of Belief of Abandonment. IV.
ABANDONMENT AND DISPOSAL
14. Plaintiff seeks a declaration from the Court that the mobile home has been abandoned as defined by Civil Code section 798.61.
15. Plaintiff intends to either dispose of or sell the abandoned mobile home, depending on the condition of the mobile home once the Court declares it abandoned and plaintiff can gain entry and male an assessment.
16. If plaintiff finds that the mobile home is not in condition to be sold, it will dispose of the mobile home and do all of the following pursuant to 798.61(c)(2)(A-D):
a. Not seek a tax clearance certificate as set forth in Section 5832 of the Revenue and Taxation Code; and
b. Not sell the contents of the mobile home before its disposal; and
c. Notify the Del Norte County tax collector that plaintiff will dispose of the mobile home by sending a copy of this petition to the tax collector by first class mail; and
d. File a notice of disposal with HCD ad complete the disposal process consistent with the requirements of subdivision (f) of 798.61.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Tolowa Dee’ni Nation prays for judgment against defendant and DOES 1 through 5, inclusive, and each of them, on all causes of action as follows:
1. For judgment in the amount of space rent and other reasonable utility and related charges owing and due through the date of judgment, according to proof.
2. For a declaration of abandonment pursuant to Civil Code section 798.61.
3. For authorization to sell or dispose of the abandoned mobile home, according to the condition of the mobile home at the time that it is declared abandoned and after an assessment, pursuant to Civil Code section 798.61.
4. For an award of costs and attorneys’ fees, including the cost of public sale or of disposal, associated with this action, to be deducted from the amount of any sale of the abandoned mobile home or added to the judgment against the defendants.
5. For such other and further relief as the Court may deem necessary and proper in this action.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Tamra Fallman Berling Attorney for the Plaintiffs
Published on September 20, 27, October 4 and 11, 2023 Triplicate T370349
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday October 4th, 2023, at 9:00AM in the Hearing Room at the Curry County Annex Building, located at 94253 Moore Street, Gold Beach Oregon 97444. The Board will be considering the adoption of an Ordinance revising plat form recording fees collected by the County Clerk. For questions, please contact BOC_Office@co.curry. or.us or 541-247-3296.
TS No. OR06000083-22-
1 APN R37355 TO No
2266545 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, SANDRA A HARSENSORENSEN AND GARY SORENSEN, AKA GARY
NOBLE SORENSEN, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.
(“MERS”), as designated nominee for GLOBAL EQUITY FINANCE, INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of November 24, 2020 and recorded on February 11, 2021 as Instrument No. 202100671 and the beneficial interest was assigned to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION and recorded September 26, 2022 as Instrument Number 2022-03355 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Curry County, Oregon to-wit: APN: R37355 TRACT I:PARCEL 2, SORENSEN PARTITION
PLAT NO. 2009-07, RECORDED JUNE 11, 2009, INSTRUMENT NO. 2009-2616, CURRY COUNTRY, OREGON. TRACT II: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS RECORDED
JANUARY 21, 1947, IN VOLUME 31, PAGE 434, DEED VOLUME RECORDS, CURRY COUNTY, OREGON
Commonly known as: 94581 WALKER LN, GOLD BEACH, OR 97444
Both the Beneficiary, FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 8 Monthly Payment(s) from 10/01/2021 to 05/31/2023 at $1,317.86 8 Monthly Payment(s) from 06/01/2022 to 01/31/2023 at $1,434.65 6 Monthly Payment(s) from 02/01/2023 to 07/31/2023 at $1,383.37 Monthly Late Charge(s): $86.65
By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $265,197.78
together with interest thereon at the rate of 2.62500% per annum from September 1, 2021 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on December 5, 2023 at the hour of 11:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Main Entrance, Curry County Courthouse, 29821 Ellensburg, Gold Beach, OR 97444 County of Curry, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any
successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: July 26,2023 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation
Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300
Order Number 95017,
Published: September 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P369597
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531
Petition of: Jennifer Spitzner CASE NO. CVPT-2023-1190 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
To all interested persons:
Petitioner: Jennifer Spitzner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name: Mariska Lynn Angi-Spitzner to Proposed name: Mariska Lynn Spitzner
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: October 13, 2023
Time: 9:00 am Dept.: 2
The address of the court is same as noted above.
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate
Date: August 24, 2023
/s/ Robert F. Cochran Judge of the Superior Court
Published: September 13, 20, 27, and October 4, 2023. Triplicate T370132
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Astound Business Solutions, Astound Mobile 650 College Road East, Suite 3100 Princeton, NJ 08540
This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company
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/ Jeffrey B. Kramp, VP and Secretary, Astound Broadband, LLC
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 8/17/2023
Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder
B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230079
Published: September 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023. Triplicate T369705
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Astound, Astound Broadband 650 College Road East, Suite 3100 Princeton, NJ 08540
This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company
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/ Jeffrey B. Kramp, VP and Secretary, Astound Broadband, LLC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 8/17/2023
Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder
B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230080
Published: September 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023. Triplicate T369706
A Storage Lien sale will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 Wilson & Ow Storage 98121 Benham Ln. Brookings, OR 97415 Viewing of unit at 11:30 AM Sale at 12:00 Noon Unit #90 - Robert Aschwanden Household & Misc. Items
Published: September 20 and 27, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P370473
& Misc items
Unit No. D Renter: Angel Escobar, 245 Maiden Ln 9B, Crescent City, CA 95531
Household & Misc items Unit No. 11 Renter: Justin Gensaw, PO Box 36, Klamath, CA 95548
Published: September 20, and 27, 2023. Triplicate T370481
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT
In the Matter of the Estate of: RONALD FRANCIS ENRIGHT, Deceased. Case No.: 23PB07034
NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative at the offices of BROPHY SCHMOR LLP, 201 West Main St., Fifth Floor, PO Box 128, Medford, Oregon 97501, attorneys for the Personal Representative, within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representatives, BROPHY SCHMOR LLP.
Dated and first published September 20, 2023.
Eric Enright
Personal Representative
Published: September 20, 27 and October 4, 2023.
Pilot & ONPA P370337
LIEN SALE RIVERVIEW STORAGE
A lien sale will be held on October 6, 2023, at 10:15
AM, with a preview at 10:00 AM at Riverview Storage, 97901 Southbank Chetco River Rd., Brookings, OR 97415, on the following unit: UNIT No. 27 - Various household items, tools, Drum set, and personal effects. Belonging to: Shannon Lopez 17252 Parkview Dr. Brookings, OR 97415 /s/ Ron Reel, Agent for Owner
Published: September 20, 27, and October 4, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P370490
ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the following
Fictitious Business
Name(s):
PS Business Services
501 H Street, Suite 5 Crescent City, CA 95531
The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on: 6/12/2020 in the County of Del Norte. Original File #: 20200062
This business is conducted by: a married couple I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who de-clares as true any material matter pursuant to section 17913 of the Business and Profes-sions Code 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/ Nicole Burshem
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 8/29/2023
Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230084
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: PS Business Services 501 H Street, Suite 5 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: 8/18/2023 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/ Alicia Ferreira
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 8/29/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230082
Published: September 13, 20, 27, and October 4, 2023. Triplicate T369982
We The People Of Curry County Oregon have reassembled the dejure Republican form of County government Curry County General Jural Assembly public notice published here Home-Oregon General Jural Assembly (oregongeneral-jural-assembly. com)
Published: September 13, 20, and 27, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P370082
Mexican-American border band Jarabe Mexicano will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month locally with their blended songbook of Mexican Folk music, Rock & Roll, Norteño/Tex-Mex, Latin Rock, and Reggae-Cumbia. Performing on stringed folk instruments accompanied by lively percussion, the band’s down-to-earth charm and harmonized vocals in Spanish and English have gained them acclaim from audiences across the country.
Brought to Del Norte by Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) as part of their annual Performance Series, Jarabe Mexicano promises a show that is thought-provoking, heartfelt, and engaging.
DNACA’s Executive Director Stephanie La Torre says, “We expect Jarabe Mexicano will be a season highlight, and it’s our hope that their concert will bring the community together in a way that we’ve never witnessed before.”
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.
Lauded as cultural ambassadors by the Mexican Consulate in the United States, Jarabe believes every performance is an opportunity to create a deeper and more inclusive sense of community. Their programming for audiences of all ages features music and personal stories that highlight what it’s like to grow up along the US-Mexico border. From romantic ballads to exuberant dance music that will bring people out of their seats, this border fiesta will be one to remember!
Season tickets and half-season tickets are now on sale at Del Norte Office Supply and online at DNACA.Eventbrite. com. Through a grant from the County of Del Norte, Veterans are eligible for free season tickets. Please email office@dnaca.net for more information. For concert details and ticket information, please visit DNACA.Eventbrite. com, call DNACA at 707-464-1336, or email office@dnaca.net.
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. For more information, visit dnaca. net.
Manley Art Center and Gallery July Art Exhibit: Magdalena Huybreghs
Photography
Manley Art Center, 433 Oak Street: Tuesday –Saturday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
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
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
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
Pastor Barry Kimbrough 102 Park Ave., Brookings 541-469-3030
Saturday Bible Study.....10:00am (All Ages) Saturday Worship..........11:15am
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/
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
6900 Lake Earl, Smith River, CA (707)-487-2051
Sunday Services 10:30am www.ccredwoods.com
All profits go to the Gasquet Fire Department. Lunch will be provided. Raffles and prizes. No handicap required to play; all are welcome.
Crescent City “Classic” Long Board Competition
Ages: 8-12, 12-18, 18+ (18+ - 9’0” and up, no leash).
Presented by and proceeds to benefit the North Coast Junior Lifeguard Program. Contact northcoastlifeguards@ gmail.com for registration.
The exhibit, on display from September 5th through September 30th, features the photography of Magdalena Huybreghs. The rest of the exhibit features a variety of art created by the Manley Art Center members. For more information, call 541-469-1807 or visit manleyartcenter.com.
Saturday, September 30
Smith River Complex Fire Fundraiser tourney Del Norte Golf Course: 10:00 am (registration: 9:00 am) $100 entry per person.
Friday, October 6 First Friday Downtown Crescent City Kicking off Sea Cruise weekend with Show & Shine
Saturday, October 7 Juried Art Show 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.
Louis Goodgame
Brookings resident, Louis Goodgame, passed away on September 13, 2023 in Brookings.
A Memorial service will be at the Crescent city Seventh Day Adventist church on October 15, 20203 at 3 PM in Crescent City, CA.
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, 9/11/23:
• 3:51 am, electrical fire, 2000 block of Northcrest Drive, Fire.
• 8:58 am, road rage, 600 block of G Street, Police.
• 11:17 am, custody issue, 1500 block of California Street, Police.
• 2:31 pm, stolen firearms, 100 block of Klamath Boulevard, Tribal Police.
• 2:34 pm, arcing lines, Patricks Creek Road, Fire.
• 2:41 pm, root fire, 1700 block of State Street, Fire.
• 2:44 pm, dead birds with arrows in them, South Beach, Sheriff.
• 2:52 pm, threats, 400 block of Harding Street, Police.
• 4:47 pm, dog bite, 200 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.
• 5:11 pm, dog issue, 2100 block of Harmony Lane, Sheriff.
• 5:25 pm, juvenile issue, 1400 block of Inyo Street, Sheriff.
• 7:22 pm, threats, 300 block of 8th Street, Police.
• 9:25 pm, theft, 600 block of Highway 101, Police.
Tuesday 9/12/23:
• 2:57 am, theft, 400 block of M Street.
• 6:51 am, theft, 100 block of Bell Hole Loop, Sheriff.
• 11:35 am, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.
• 12:52 pm, dog theft, 1400 block of Harrold Street, Sheriff.
• 1:20 pm, vegetation fire, 2100 block of Malone Road, Fire.
• 2:13 pm, dog bite, 200 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.
• 2:46 pm, neighbor issue, 600 block of McNamara Avenue, Sheriff.
• 3:28 pm, animal neglect, 100 block of Knotty Pine, Sheriff.
• 3:52 pm, dog bite, 200 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.
• 5:33 pm, threats, 100 block of Humboldt Road, Sheriff.
• 5:43 pm, theft, 100 block of Kenwood Lane, Sheriff.
• 6:20 pm, theft, 400
block of M Street, Police.
• 6:38 pm, theft, 2300 block of Railroad Avenue, Sheriff.
• 7:02 pm, intoxicated subject, 100 block of Klamath Beach Road, Tribal Police.
• 7:15 pm, harassment, 500 block of M Street, Police.
• 7:39 pm, theft, 1000 block of Highway 101, Police.
• 8:05 pm, scam, 2200 block of Norris Avenue, Sheriff.
• 9:05 pm, juvenile issues, 100 block of Timberline Drive, Sheriff.
• 9:19 pm, fire, Front and I, Fire.
Wednesday, 9/13/23:
• 7:21 am, abuse, 800 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.
• 11:58 am, missing person, 10700 block of Highway 101, Sheriff responded.
• 12:33 pm, restraining order violation, 200 block of Barker Street, Sheriff.
• 12:36 pm, vehicle vs dog, Gary and Condor Street, Police.
• 12:56 pm, vehicle vs dog, 100 block of Condor Street, Police.
• 1:40 pm, threats, 1300 block of Moorehead,
Sheriff.
• 2:32 pm threats, 1700 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.
• 3:35 pm, assault, 900 block of G Street, Police.
Thursday, 9/14/23:
• 2:17 am, fire, 700 block of 2nd Street, Fire.
• 8:43 am, restraining order violation, 600 block of Klamath.
• 10:08 am, dog issue, 400 block of Alpine Street, Sheriff.
• 10:27 am, scam, 2100 block of Lagoon Avenue, Sheriff.
• 10:41 am, restraining order violation 100 block of Martin Street, Sheriff.
• 10:52 am, theft, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff.
• 11:24 am, theft, 1000 block of Front Street, Police.
• 11:49 am, dog issue, Elk Valley and State Street, Sheriff.
• 1:12 pm, threats, 100 block of Elk Valley, Police.
• 2:54 pm, dog issue, 700 block of L Street, Police.
• 3:18 pm, theft, 400 block of Highway 101, Police.
• 3:44 pm, assault, 1300 block of El Dorado Street, Police.
• 3:50 pm, theft, 400 block of Elk Valley Road, Sheriff.
• 5:15 pm, assault, 600 block of C Street, Police.
• 5:24 pm, dog issue, 300 block of Alpine Street, Sheriff.
• 8:02 pm, threats, Chapman and Alder Camp, Tribal Police.
• 9:16 pm, fire, Parkway and Anderson, Fire responded.
• 11:40 pm, custody issue, 1900 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.
• 11:43 pm, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.
Friday, 9/15/23:
• 12:46 am, family disturbance, 700 block of G Street, Police.
• 4:33 am, theft, 900 block of Sunset Circle, Police.
• 7:02 am, structure fire, 800 block of Small Avenue, Fire.
• 11:00 am, dog issue, Northcrest and Adams Street, Sheriff.
• 1:34 pm, stalking, 6700 block of Highway 101, Sheriff.
• 2:40 pm, theft, 1100 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.
• 3:34 pm, theft, 1300 block of Harrold Street, Sheriff.
• 4:22 pm, theft, 900 block of Northcrest Drive, Police.
• 4:49 pm, assault, 12600 block of Indian Road, Sheriff.
• 5:23 pm, assault, area of 5th and K Street, Police responded.
• 8:19 pm, shots heard, area of Redwood and Cedar, Police.
Saturday, 9/16/23:
• 12:15 am, shots heard, 1900 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff.
• 2:01 am, fire, 1700 block of Northcrest Drive, Fire.
• 9:57 am, theft, 1700 block of Wildwood Lane, Sheriff.
• 1:33 pm, vehicle fire, area of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Fire.
• 6:16 pm, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police.
Sunday, 9/17/23:
• 5:02 am, theft, 400 block of M Street, Police responded.
• 1:54 pm, trailer fire, 200 block of National Boulevard, Police.
• 7:51 pm, assault, area of Mouth of Klamath, Sheriff.
• 11:59 pm, threats, 100 block of Price Mall, Police responded.
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The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has announced two local Del Norters have been bestowed as joint winners of the 2022 Taxfighter of the year. HJTA president Jon Coupal delivered the announcement last week.
Donna Westfall, founder of the Crescent City-Del Norte Taxpayers Association and Taxpayer Association directorand community watchdog Linda Sutter will split a $1,000 award in Sacramento on October 26, where both will be recognized as taxfighters of the year 2022.
Donna and Linda have helped to qualify at least five citizen
initiatives, giving taxpayers the ability to vote on local issues in Del Norte County and the City of Crescent City.
Shortly after moving to Crescent City 16 years ago, Westfall
challenged the construction of the $43 million wastewater treatment project, which effectively doubled city sewer rates. Westfall successfully ran for city council in 2008 and later
founded the local Crescent City Taxpayers Association and The Crescent City Times.
Sutter has and continues to battle wasteful government spending. Her latest achievement was the discovery of $73,000 in unauthorized credit card use by the Crescent City Harbor Commission. The discovery information has been turned over to the state Attorney-General.
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is a 501c3 non-profit corporation.
45 years ago, the Jarvis group galvanized the public and passed Prop. 13, limiting property taxes to one percent of the purchase price and limiting increases to two percent, annually. Several attempts to eliminate Prop. 13 have
been unsuccessful. The assembly is continuing its effort to revoke Prop. 13, with it currently on the legislative agenda.
Coupal stated, “We are very pleased to honor Linda and Donna for their outstanding efforts to hold government accountable and to protect taxpayers. Congratulations and many thanks to Donna and Linda, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association’s 2022 Taxfighters of the Year.”
The Yurok Tribe and the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC), in collaboration with the Shasta Indian Nation, recently started preparing a stretch of the Klamath River to flow freely for the first time in a century.
The soon-to-be dismantled Klamath Hydroelectric Project has blocked fish passage and altered river flows for over 100 years. In Kikacéki, a place sacred to the Shasta Indian Nation, there is an area commonly known as Ward’s Canyon where the river has lacked consistent flows for nearly a century. In 1925 the construction of Copco No. 2 dam was completed, diverting the river into a tunnel that traveled nearly 2 miles downstream to a powerhouse, dewatering the historic reach of river canyon. In the absence of sustained river flows, a dense stand of trees colonized the riverbed within the steep canyon. The Yurok Tribe Construction Corporation and Yurok Fisheries Department, in coordination with KRRC, Shasta Indian Nation, and Heli-Dunn, a locally owned helicopter company, are clearing the alder and cottonwood trees from the river corridor, while leaving all floodplain vegetation intact. The trees are being transported to a staging location for later use in the restoration of the 2,200 acres of reservoir beds that will be exposed after drawdown is complete.
“It fills my heart to know that salmon will migrate through this river reach on their way to spawn in the upper basin,” said Yurok Vice Chairman Frankie Myers.
“For the last century, we have watched the dams suffocate the life out of the river and it has negatively
impacted every member of our tribe. I would like to thank the KRRC and the Shasta Indian Nation for the opportunity to help our salmon runs and our river recover for our children and the next generations.”
Located within the traditional homeland of the Shasta Indian Nation, Kikacéki connects traditional villages, important ceremonial places, and the Tribe’s spiritual center of the world. Archaeological evidence shows that the area has been inhabited for thousands of years—until construction of the Copco dams began. During the dams’ construction, Shasta people living there also had their lands taken by eminent domain. Yet, the canyon and the river remain of immense cultural importance to the Shasta people, who continue to come up the Canyon every year to see their former home from the roadside.
“My family is from Kikacéki. I feel at peace whenever I come up here.
I know as a Shasta Indian that I’m home. I want others to understand and appreciate why this land and the river is so important for us. We are happy to collaborate with the Yurok Tribe and KRRC on this part of the project. It is good that Tribal people are working in this area,” said Shasta Indian Nation Councilman Mike Olson.
Prior to project implementation, the 1.7-milelong reach was surveyed to identify trees for removal up to the expected 3,000 cfs line. The hazard tree removal project is being implemented over the course of approximately two months. Destined to perish after the river reclaims its natural path, the trees need to be cleared to make it safe for whitewater
rafters, kayakers, and boatbased anglers to navigate the river after the dams come down.
The Klamath dam removal project broke ground in June 2023, after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued the approval that allowed construction crews to get to work on the deconstruction of Copco No. 2 dam. Copco No. 2 will be fully removed by the end of September. Iron Gate, JC Boyle and Copco No. 1 dams will be deconstructed next year in what is considered the largest salmon restoration project in history. The Klamath River Renewal Corporation, a nonprofit organization formed by signatories
of the amended Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement, is overseeing the monumental project.
“We would not have reached this point if it were not for the long-standing advocacy of the tribal communities along the Klamath River,” said Mark Bransom, CEO of the Renewal Corporation “Seeing the revitalization of this river canyon is incredible, and we are honored to collaborate with the Yurok Tribe and Shasta Indian Nation on this portion of the project.”
Prior to construction of the dams, the Klamath supported 1 million spring and fall Chinook or king salmon as well strong populations of steelhead trout,
sturgeon, Pacific lamprey and many other native fish species, all of which are struggling. This fall, fisheries managers predict that less than 25,000 Chinook will return to the river.
Spring salmon stocks are equally dismal. In response to the decline in fish numbers, the Yurok Tribe cancelled its annual salmon harvest to protect fish. Non-tribal commercial and recreational salmon fisheries in California were also closed this summer due to the weak fish run. The decline of the Klamath’s once prolific salmon populations is attributed to several factors, but the Klamath dams are by far the single biggest impediment to fish
production.
After the dams are removed, fisheries experts expect fish numbers to gradually increase in response to renewed access to historic spawning grounds, a reduction in disease exposure and improved ecosystem health.
“It is important to me that my children and future generations have a free-flowing Klamath River to preserve our culture and traditions,” said Shasta Indian Nation Vice-Chair Candice Difuntorum. “We have a saying in Shasta— rawé·ki ča·k’ú t’árak. It means ‘may the land be returned.’ For the wellbeing of the land and our people, we look forward to the day that Kikacéki is restored”
players now a year more experienced the Warriors will be hoping to take the next step.
In 2022, after losing seven of their opening eight games, the young Warriors went on an eight-game unbeaten run and finished in a tie for second in the Little 4, before beating Fort Bragg 1-0 for the program’s first-ever North Coast Section playoff win.
Head coach Cyndi Hansen, now in her third year with the team and second as head coach, has injected new life into the program.
“We’re excited for this year,” Hansen said. “We hope to make it (to the NCS playoffs) again and maybe win one more game. We’re happy we made it (last year), but we want more. We’re hungry to progress forward.”
The squad still features a lot of youth, although Hansen has a nice mix of three seniors, five juniors, five sophomores and five freshmen.
The team’s defense is anchored by center backs and team captains Channey Schaad and Aurora Mitchell, who have been setting the tone early in the season.
Schaad is a senior and a returning team captain, while Mitchell is a sophomore who “just knows soccer,” according to her coach, who added that they
Earlier this week, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) led 66 of his colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) demanding information and swift action to improve the slow and contradictory rollout of the Inflation Reduction Act’s rebate program for low- and middle-income households to make affordable, green, energy-efficient home upgrades.
“As we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), we write to urge the Department of Energy (DOE) to expedite the deployment of the IRA’s historic rebate programs for investing in affordable, energy-efficient home upgrades. Because of delays in finalizing program guidance and distributing administrative
both play well together and have good chemistry.
The Del Norte girls team plays in the Little 4 in soccer, along with St. Bernard’s, Ferndale and South Fork.
The Del Norte boys, meanwhile, suffered a big loss before the season even began, when last year’s leading scorer, Mario Ledezma, suffered a season-ending injury.
Filling his sizable cleats won’t be easy, but head coach David Sanyaolu is hoping his roster can step up to the challenge.
“It’s a very unfortunate loss,” the coach said. “I’m hoping all the boys unify and we can deliver the league title for him.”
The Warriors have played a number of tight games early in the season, including three one-goal losses, two of them to league favorite Fortuna.
So they’ve shown they can go toe-to-toe with some of the best teams in the area.
They recently opened league play with a 1-0 loss at Fortuna and followed that with a 2-1 win at home to McKinleyville just three days later.
Senior goalkeeper Isidro Montanez gives the team a boost this fall after returning from a season-long injury last year.
Montanez is one of two team captains, along with junior midfielder Brandt Pennington, who also is expected to play a key role.
And the head coach is more than happy with the
funds, we are informed that states may be unable to offer rebates until the Fall of 2024 or later, which would be more than two years after IRA enactment,” the members wrote in their letter.
“The Home Energy Rebate Program is one of the most important consumer-facing benefits of the IRA and, unlike tax credits, it prioritizes low- and middle-income households that may not be able to utilize nonrefundable tax credits. The rebates will increase home energy efficiency, reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and lower home energy costs,” the members stated. “If equity is to remain a priority in implementing the IRA, we must recognize that it is unfair to require low- and moderate-income households to
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attitude and effort he’s seeing from all of his players.
Grayson Franklin moves the ball up the field during an early-season game. ing round of the playoffs each year since then.
“What I like is they’ve got good team spirit,” Sanyaolu said of the roster. “And just the fact they yearn for success. They have the hunger to be successful. They listen and learn.”
Like the girls teams, the boys are eyeing more NCS success this year.
Sanyaolu led the program to an NCS championship game in 2018, but they have lost in the open-
wait as much as two years to access rebates while higher-income households can benefit from tax credits for upgrades initiated since January 1st of this year.”
Huffman and his colleagues went on to request that DOE prioritize working with states, territories, and tribes to ensure there are no further delays in getting this program on a more successful path forward. It further urges DOE to finalize clear, appropriate guidance so that states can build successful programs and inform residents about the timing and amount of rebates for which they will be eligible.
The IRA clearly authorizes retroactive rebates, stating that Home Efficiency Rebates “shall” be provided for “retrofits begun on or after the date of enactment.”
Getting a playoff win this year, according to the
coach, is one of their main objectives.
The Warriors compete in a seven-team H-DNL
in boys soccer, along with Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, McKinleyville, South Fork and St. Bernard’s.
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jurisdiction in providing services for juveniles.
The status of an “unoccupied” custodial institution will allow probation to maintain the facility on
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lovingly of her father always being there for her.
“He’ll never be able to walk me down the aisle or experience the children I
the role of the BSCC with requiring probation to meet Titles 15 and 24 of the Community Corrections governing document.
Supervisor Dean Wilson expressed his concern and doubt the state would change its position on re-opening of the Hall.
“We’re in this posi-
plan to have one day. I love you, Dad.”
In pronouncing the sentences, Judge McElfresh called Rick Nations a hero for expending his last moments of life, saving his daughter’s life. The Nations family called Lindsey a hero and her recovery a
tion because the state has changed its model on how youth are disciplined. I don’t agree with these changes. We no longer hold adults and now our youth responsible for their personal behavior,” Wilson lamented.
All changes go into effect October 12.
miracle.
Hughes was credited with 287days in sheriff’s custody which will apply to the consecutive sentences he was given. The sheriff will transfer Hughes to the Department of Corrections at San Quentin within the next 10 days.
Huffman leads 66 members of Congress in demanding solution to clean energy delays