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Rains may boost oak killer Probe into McKinleyville infestation in Mill Creek remains a mystery NORTHTOWN

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were not identified in aerial surveys last year, the pathogen continues to spread in existing areas and it is uncertain that drought has had an effect due to Humboldt County’s numerous, wet “microclimates.” The Mill Creek watershed in McKinleyville is one of them. Despite actively

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HUMBOLDT – Humboldt County’s winter and early spring rainfall could intensify the spread of the pathogen that causes Sudden Oak Death (SOD), but the outcome won’t be known for another year or two. While new areas of SOD infection

investigating an SOD infection there, researchers have not been able to identify a source. Phytophthora ramorum, the pathogen that causes SOD, thrives in moist conditions. While it is possible that drought has staunched its spread in some parts of CalOAK

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ARCATA – Three concurrent investigations of the officer-involved shooting on Tuesday, May 17 will culminate in a District Attorney’s finding whether the actions of two Arcata policemen were legally justified. Police Chief Thomas Chapman estimates the combined probes will take at least two weeks, perhaps longer, in connection with the wounding of Joshua Adelynia Hoffman, 26, of Garberville, formerly of EureJoshua ka. He suffered two gunAdelynia shot wounds to the torso Hoffman and one each to his right arm and right leg. Hoffman is out of intensive care and improving at a local hospital. Anchoring the investigation is the Humboldt County Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), comprising law enforcement representatives from the office of District Attorney Maggie Fleming, the Sheriff’s Office and the Eureka and Fortuna police departments. In parallel, Chapman’s department is conducting an administrative review of internal policies, procedures and training for “lessons learned” in the APD’s first officer-involved shooting causing a death or injury since April 1, 1980. The third probe is a liability investigation. SHOOTING

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PORTUGUESE TRADITION The 99th annual celebration of the Holy Ghost, otherwise known as the Festa do Divino Espirito Santo, was held last weekend in Arcata. Top right, Mike Alves (wearing purple) helps pull the Virgin Mary statue during Sunday’s procession. Top left and bottom, participants wore their Sunday best as they made their way to St. Mary’s Church in the Arcata Bottom. The Portuguese Hall, left, is 100 years old this year. Photos by MAtt filAr | Union

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MANILA – The two candidates running for Third District supervisor squared off during a debate last week and highlighted their differences on issues ranging from marijuana to trains to industrial development on the Samoa Peninsula. Candidates Uri Driscoll and Mike Wilson participated in a fast-paced debate sponsored by the Mad River Union, Lost Coast Outpost and KHUM on May 17 at MANILA INTERROGATION From left, Mike Wilson and Uri Driscoll listen as the Manila Community Center. Ryan Burns asks a question at last week’s debate. Photo by Andrew Goff About 30 people filled the main

hall as moderators Hank Sims and Ryan Burns of the Lost Coast Outpost asked questions, some from the sponsors and some submitted by the audience. They even had the candidates ask questions of each other. Marijuana regs The candidates were asked about Humboldt County’s medical marijuana ordinance, which is an attempt by the county to

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have growers get permits and become legitimate. But out of an estimated 8,000-plus grows in the county, only 50 have applied for permits. Candidates were asked what the point of having such an ordinance is if no one is going to follow it or enforce it. “I don’t believe the premise about not enforcing it,” Wilson responded. “I think it will be enforced, not just through the county, but really through the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and by the agencies that manage wildlife.” “They’re actually gearing up to DEBATE

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KORBEL – A 132-year-old sawmill that closed down last year in Korbel has a new owner and is scheduled to be fully operational by early 2018. In a joint press release issued last week, Green Diamond Resource Co. announced that it has reached an agreement with Trinity River Timber Co., which will purchase the mill from Green Diamond, which closed it down early last year. About 90 workers were employed at the mill at the time of its closure. Green Diamond will sell Trinity River Timber all of the fixed sawmill assets. Green Diamond will lease the company the mill site, including associated log and lumber yards. The sale, according to the press release, includes a log supply agreement between Green Diamond and Trinity River that will provide Douglas-fir logs from Green Diamond’s timberlands to the mill. “We are very pleased that we are able to complete the sale of the Korbel sawmill to Trinity River. The mill is in close proximity to our timberlands and the sale insures [sic] these logs will be manufactured into lumber at a local mill,” said Green Diamond Senior Vice President Neal Ewald in the press release. Trinity River plans to focus on milling small diameter Douglas fir logs. The Korbel mill will be Trinity River’s second sawmill in Northwestern California with the other sawmill located in Weaverville. The Weaverville sawmill was destroyed by fire in September, 2009, but was rebuilt and opened in 2011. “The Korbel mill is a great addition,” said Trinity River President Frank Schmidbauer. “It is located in close proximity to timber supplies, and good transportation both east and south. The Korbel operation will be complimentary to our Weaverville Sawmill and our sawmill in Eureka, Schmidbauer Lumber Inc.” After modifications to the existing facilities the Korbel sawmill is expected to be operational by early 2018. Fifth district supervisor Ryan Sundberg welcomed the news. “After losing two local sawmills in the last two years, this is great news. We’re glad to see reinvestment in our local timber infrastructure in Northern Humboldt County,” Sundberg stated. It was announced earlier this year that Sierra Pacific Industries mill in Manila would close. The mill is no longer operational. Almost all of the logs and lumber have been removed and the facility is nearly shuttered.

ARCATA – Former readers of the McKinleyville Press will remember two of these Miller cousins because their grandpa, Bud Miller, often shared photos and letters written while Johnny Miller and Dusty Miller served in Iraq. Dusty was in the Army, eventually becoming a Green Beret. Johnny served with the National Guard. “It was a different kind of war,” Bud Miller explained. “Instead of letters home like in World War II, they emailed me every other day.” One day Dusty emailed his grandfather that his group was changing locations. “I had a map of Iraq and I told him, ‘you’ll be really close to where your brother is.’ He told his captain and when they were doing patrols, he got dropped off at his brother’s camp. He woke Johnny up and they called me. That was a day!” Now both brothers are back in the county where they grew up and are growing their incredible cold brew coffee business with their cousins. “My cousin Luke was working on his master’s at HSU,” Dusty Miller said. “He wanted an organic alternative to the Starbucks coffee sold at HSU.” So Luke, his brother Dylan, Johnny and Dusty started their own coffee company. “Starbucks is ‘shelf-stable’, high acid and contains preservatives,” Dusty explained. “They refrigerate it in the store but it doesn’t have to be refrigerated.” In contrast, the cold brew coffee made by Lost Coast Roast is perishable and must be refrigerated because its ingredients are simple: brewed organic fair trade coffee, filtered water,

ARCATA COUNCIL The Arcata City Council will hold a special budget study session today, May 25 at 1 p.m. in the Arcata Council Chamber, 736 F St. in Arcata. The council will review department budgets. McKMAC The McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee (McKMAC) will discuss the replacement of the Hammond Bridge and a proposal to create more sidewalks on McKinleyville Avenue today, May 25 at 6

p.m. at the Azalea Conference Center. The McKMAC is being asked to submit letters of support to the county for the Hammond Bridge replacement and what’s being called the McKinleyville Avenue Safe Routes to School Project. The County of Humboldt is seeking grant funding to replace the rusty bridge, which used to be a railroad trestle and is now a critical link connecting McKinleyville to the Arcata Bottom. Grants are also being sought for side-

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walks on McKinleyville Avenue as well as connections to the nearby Mid-Town Trail. Also at tonight’s meeting, the McKMAC will review the Aviation Division’s Airport Layout Plan for the California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport in McKinleyville. McKMAC meetings are open to the public; there is always time set aside for public input. ARCATA FOREST COMMITTEE The Arcata Forest Management Committee will take a field trip Thursday, May 26 from noon to 5 p.m. The committee meets in the Arcata Council Chamber at 736 F St. in Arcata at noon, then will proceed to the Arcata Community Forest. The committee will review this year’s proposed timber harvest, discuss silvaculture as it relates to the forest planning process and will discuss a strategy for revising the forest plan.

BREW CREW From left, Tatiana Miller, Johnny Miller, Luke Miller and Dusty Miller. JV | Union Humboldt Creamery organic milk, They could be looking at bottling organic cane sugar, and Himalayan twice a day if all goes well. Are they salt. ready? The Original is an incredibly deliDusty grins and answers, “You cious blend. The new Vanilla Dulce is bet.” even yummier. Here’s a local business that is doCold brew coffee steeps 18 hours ing everything just right: their coffee and according to the cousins “has a is shade grown and fair trade, roasted smoother flavor and is less acidic but locally, the milk is organic and local, is higher in caffeine.” even their delivery boxes are made Hot coffee has a pH of around of recycled wood. And the coffee 4 and cold brew coffee has a pH of grounds “go to the Worm Guy.” Their around 7.5. beautiful label and van logo were The cousins started out with “a done by a local artist, Shawn Griggs. bucket and a spigot” but now are ready Visiting their plant and seeing for big business with a well-thought- their passion inspires admiration and out layout in their South G Street fa- pride. Here are four young men workcility complete with a pasteurizer, a ing as a family. You just want them to bottling machine and walk-in refrig- succeed! erator and freezer. They’ve been there Lost Coast Roast cold brew is since January. gaining in popularity at local stores. And big business may be right “We’re selling the snot out of it,” exaround the corner for this company. claimed Nelson Fagundes, the manCurrently they bottle three times a ager at the Trinidad Murphy’s Marweek, delivering their coffee to both ket, his voice rising in excitement. Co-ops, Wildberries Marketplace, all One place that coffee lovers can’t the Murphy’s Markets and stores in buy it? On the HSU campus. The Willow Creek and Garberville. But Millers would love to see that change. they’ve just finalized a deal with a dis- After all, it’s where Luke got his inspitributer that will deliver their coffee ration. from Fresno to Reno. lostcoastroast.com

CANDIDATE FORUM AT SAMOA COOKHOUSE Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG) announces a candidate’s forum with Mike Wilson and Uri Driscoll, both candidates for Third District Supervisor. The two candidates will share their views on the Humboldt Bay harbor development. The presentation is scheduled for today, May 25, at Samoa Cookhouse in Samoa from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. with no-host lunch served from noon to 12:30 p.m. Short ribs is the main course for $15 or you may chose soup of the day and salad for $11. RSVP at (707) 441-1974 or luncheon@humboldtworkingport.org. FROM THE LOCAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY The Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee is providing information and assistance to voters during the California primary season. Voters seeking the location of their polling place or information about Democratic endorsements are encouraged to call the Humboldt Democratic Headquarters at (707) 445-3366 or visit humboldtdemocrats. org. The Democratic Headquarters will be open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist

voters with registration and other issues. Starting May 31, the Democratic Headquarters at 129 Fifth St. in Eureka, will be open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On June 7, Election Day, the Headquarters will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. LAbOR UNION ENDORSES WILSON AFSCME Local 1684 has announced its endorsement of Mike Wilson for the position of Third District Humboldt County Supervisor. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1684 is over 600 members strong with over 400 job classifications, representing public employees in Humboldt and Del Norte counties. POLL WORKERS SOUgHT The June 7 Presidential Primary Election is almost upon us and the Humboldt County Office of Elections is seeking Humboldt County registered voters who able to serve at a polling place on June 7. Poll workers can earn up to $111 serving as a Clerk and $116 serving as an Inspector. For more information, visit the Office of Elections’ website, humboldtgov.org/890/Elections-Voter-Registration

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Arcata City Council Meets first & third Wednesday

Wednesday, June 1 at 6 p.m.

Council Chamber, Arcata City Hall 736 F St., Arcata

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Blue Lake City Council Meets second & fourth Tuesday

Tuesday, June 14 at 7 p.m.

Skinner Store Bulding behind City Hall

bluelake.ca.gov/city/ council/agendas

Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation & Conservation District Meets second & fourth Thursday

Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m.

Woodley Island Marina Meeting Room

humboldtbay.org/meetingsagendas-and-public-notices

Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District (HBMWD) Meets second Thursday

Thursday, June 9 at 9 a.m.

Boardroom, Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District, 828 Seventh St., Eureka

hbmwd.com/meetingschedule

Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Meets every Tuesday

Tuesday, May 31 at 9 a.m.

Board Chambers, Humboldt Co. Courthouse, 825 Fifth St., Eureka

humboldt.legistar.com/ Calendar.aspx

Jack D. Durham, Editor & Publisher editor@madriverunion.com Kevin L. Hoover, Editor-at-Large, Publisher opinion@madriverunion.com Lauraine Leblanc, Scene Editor scene@madriverunion.com Jada C. Brotman, Advertising Manager ads@madriverunion.com

Manila Community Services District (Manila CSD) Meets third Thursday

Thursday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Room I, Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Dr., Manila

manilacsd.com/Agendas_ Minutes_and_Forms.htm

Patrick Evans, Jessie Faulkner, Paul Mann, Daniel Mintz, Janine Volkmar Reporters Matthew Filar, Photographer Karrie Wallace, Distribution Manager karrie@madriverunion.com Louise Brotz, Subscription Outreach Coordinator Marty E. Burdette, Office of ommissions and offences

McKinleyville Community Services District (MCSD) Meets first Wednesday

Wednesday, June 1 at 7 p.m.

Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Rd., McKinleyville

mckinleyvillecsd.com

McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee (McKMAC) Meets last Wednesday

today, May 25 at 6 p.m.

Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Rd., McKinleyville

humboldtgov.org/238/ McKinleyville-MunicipalAdvisory-Committ

Trinidad City Council Meets second Wednesday

Wednesday, June 8 at 6 p.m.

Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St., Trinidad

trinidad.ca.gov/citygovernment/city-council.html

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Semore murder trial a sticky wicket

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cessfully. Johnson also is charged with EUREKA – The murder trial of murdering Ganfield, who suffered Jonas Randall Semore, 42, is awash massive head injuries from the four in meth addicts, no-show and late- blows. He died of blunt force traushow witnesses and conflicting and ma at Mercy Hospital in Redding inconsistent accounts of what hap- on April 30, 2015. pened. Other earwitnesses in Semore is charged the Chartin Way house, with killing David Gansome of them tucked away field, 36, of McKinleyville, in bedrooms, heard Ganwith multiple blows to the field’s groans under the head with a non-regulablows and his moaning tion baseball bat on the in pain afterward. But no night of April 28, 2015. one has claimed in court But the seven man/five to have seen Semore himwoman jury has yet to Jonas Randall self mount the attack, alSemore learn whether it was Sethough he was present. more or his co-defendant, Sarah Jones, who tesNicholas Johnson, 24, who wielded tified she has known Semore for 15 the bat allegedly used in Ganfield’s years, said she and the defendant murder. No other weapons were in- left the Blue Lake Casino together volved. the night of the murder. On the way Semore was among five men to the Reynolds drug pad, Semore who, according to Deputy District gave her a gun for “safekeeping,” Attorney Roger Rees, swept into a which she put in the back of her Blue Lake flop house and drug den slacks, she testified. in April 2015 at 650 Chartin Way, Jones claimed she did not see just above the community round- either Johnson or Ganfield that about. night but, just before she heard the They entered sometime between sounds of the assault, Semore ap11:15 p.m. and midnight. proached her with a warning. Daniel Reynolds, owner of the “Jonas told me to go to my [bed] house at the time and since evict- room and not to come out, to stay in ed, testified he was getting out of an there and watch his stuff,” meaning acquaintance’s car directly in front his gun. of the residence when he heard four Shortly, “I heard a commotion in pronounced “whacks” immediately the front room” and “I knew somefollowing one another. He estimat- thing bad had happened, just the ed the five men were inside for 25 way it sounded.” seconds. Reynolds and another man, JerThey fled through the front door, emy Cringle, “came to my door,” trying to squeeze through at the Jones continued. “They were standsame time, “like cattle bunched up ing there and they said Dave Gantogether,” Reynolds testified. They field had been beaten up and he was were making a mad dash for their going to die. I never saw David. But respective cars. I thought it was him moaning.” Reynolds saw Johnson exit with Another Chartin Way resident, the baseball bat in hand. But he Randy Cook, drove Ganfield to Mad only saw Semore going into the River Community Hospital and, in house, not coming out. the prosecutor’s words, “unceremoReynolds testified that Semore niously dropped him off.” returned to the residence at about Under cross-examination by pri1 a.m., but said nothing about the vate defense attorney Russell Clanconfrontation with Ganfield. ton, Jones admitted that she was Regarding what led to the mur- under the influence while testifying. der, Reynolds, a meth user, told She had been using meth heavily for the jury that a week or two before a year, she said, on a daily basis and it happened – or possibly five days sometimes on an hourly one. before – Semore approached him “There were a lot of thefts” in the with a set of exploratory questions. Blue Lake house, she said. “Every“He wanted to know what Dave body was getting loaded at some [Ganfield] had done to certain point and they were in and out of women.” my room.” Reynolds volunteered an allegaSemore was picked up in midtion, claiming that “Dave beat up on May last year by Eureka City Police, several women. One girl – I went to who had been informed by sheriff’s school with her mother – the moth- deputies that he was “a person of er was looking to have a little talk interest” in the Ganfield slaying. He with Ganfield. was booked for homicide and bail “Yes,” Reynolds answered a was set at $1 million. question, “I told the defendant Although Semore pleaded not that.” guilty, Rees told the jury in his Semore’s co-defendant, Nich- opening statement that the defenolas Johnson, has a long criminal dant informed two individuals, his record, most recently in connection uncle, Eric Harmon, and a woman with a shootout with District Attor- named Jennifer Crook, that he beney investigators in the 3200 block lieved he was “going to go to jail for of Pine Street in Eureka in late Jan- a long time because of the Ganfield uary of this year. murder.” According to the Sheriff’s office, Rees also charged that Semore Johnson opened fire with an as- confessed to a third individual, Resault rifle, was shot by the investi- becca Hamline, that he had beaten gators and underwent surgery suc- Ganfield with a baseball bat. Mad RiveR Union

SKATE-A-THON A fundraiser to replace the old skates at the Blue Lake Roller Rink was held Saturday. Participants included, from left, Greta Blixt, Jessi Allen Burton, Acacia O’Quinn and Sandra Levinson. Photo by Matt Filar | Union

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Arcata to improve bus stops Jessie Faulkner Mad RiveR Union

ARCATA - City engineers laid out a plan May 18 for improving accessibility to several of Arcata’s bus stops serving Mad River Transit and Humboldt Transit Authority riders. One of the most common improvements is the installation of “bulbouts,” localized extensions of the sidewalk making entry to the buses easier for those in wheelchairs. Arcata City Engineer Doby Class said the process began in 2012 when Arcata city staff completed an audit of bus stops in its jurisdiction, primarily to evaluate their accessibility for all riders. A subcommittee of the Humboldt County Association of Governments completed a similar county-wide assessment in 2014. Arcata, Class said, accepted the subcommittee’s recommendations for improving its bus stops. The ongoing effort has put the city in a good position. “In my opinion and theirs,” the city engineer said at the May 18 council meeting, “we’re well ahead of the curve.” Work completed on October 2014 to improve bus stops in the Valley West and Valley East effort helped. “It was a very successful project,” Class said. The proposed bulbouts will allow for the recommended four feet behind the ramp landing to allow easier maneuvering to access the ramp, Class told the council. “We’re meeting the minimum standard there,” he said. “The highest criteria is making them fully accessible.” Extending the sidewalks is a way to make getting onto the bus for the disabled with relatively little cost, he said. But, it also requires making adjustments to stormwater drainage systems at the sites. The costs vary depending upon the location. The current project includes improvements to 15 bus stops. Class told the council the city will discuss with Mad River Community Hospital administrators the possibility of relocating the bus stop serving that location. “I would really like to put a bus

turnout there,” Class said. With a higher volume of traffic and a higher probability of picking up passengers with disabilities, a complete turnout area would make for a safer stop, he said. The project includes relocating the 12th and G streets bus stop to 13th and G streets, where the slope is better suited for a fully accessible bus stop. The move also requires seeking a right-of-way from AT&T, the city engineer said. Class also discussed the challenges faced with the bus yard on West End Road near The Mill Yard. One possibility, the city engineer said, is to put in a midblock crossing and possibly examine alternative paths for getting bus riders to and from the bus stop to the industrial park. Earlier in the meeting, the city council approved a resolution authorizing city staff to submit grant applications to the state Office of Emergency Services for Americans with Disabilities (ADA) funding to upgrade the bus stops. Doing so, he said, would provide more direct access to the hospital and adjacent doctors’ offices. Bus stop work is already underway on 11th Street, F Street and in Sunny Brae, Class said. Plans are in place to improve the bus stop at 11th and K streets as well as the one adjacent to Greenview Market. A bulbout is also planned for the stop at 18th and G streets. Future work may include updating a bus stop near Eastern Avenue in north Arcata. “The city will be eligible to receive funding from Cal OES for ADA bus stop improvements in the amount of $124,295,” according to the staff report. Water plan At last week’s meeting, the city council also unanimously passed a resolution to adopt the updated Urban Water Management Plan. The state of California requires municipalities to update those plans every five years. To remain eligible for grants or loans from the state Department and Water Resources and the state Water Resources Control Board, the city must approved the updated

plan. The recently approved plan updates the city’s estimated daily per capital water use – 97 gallons per person per day – and addresses such new requirements as calculating water loss from the distribution system. Because the City of Arcata purchases its water from Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District (HBMWD) many of the plan’s upgrades were made in coordination with that regional water provider. Among those were the updates to the water shortage contingency plan. Arcata Environmental Compliance Officer Rachel Hernandez told the council the city incorporated the water shortage contingency plan updates prepared by HBMWD. As to water losses in the distribution system, Arcata Deputy Director of Environmental Services Erik Lust said such losses are part of running a municipal water stems. “It’s considered a normal part of operating a large system,” he said. Some of the losses may be attributed to varying water pressure in different areas of the system. In areas of higher pressure, the tendency is to lose more water. Other losses come in such non-metered uses as flushing fire hydrants. Those amounts are estimated, recorded, but are not include in the Urban Water Management Plan, he said. And sometimes staff must balance the costs involved in finding and fixing leaks. There are hundreds if not thousands of small leaks, Lust said. Finding and fixing all of those small leaks is not always cost-effective. Instead, focus is placed on finding and fixing the larger leaks. In actuality, Arcata Environmental Services Director Mark Andre said, the recently updated Urban Water Management Plan shows a drop in the amount of water loss from figures included in the last plan approved five years ago. “Our water system loss is less this time,” he said, “due to the work of the crew and staff finding and fixing those water losses. The trend line is good.”

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Third District Supervisorial candidates detail campaign donations & expenditures Jack Durham Mad RiveR Union

ARCATA – In the race for Third District supervisor, candidate Mike Wilson has raised more than four times as much money and other contributions as his opponent, Uri Driscoll. Campaign fundraising and expenditure reports filed with the Humboldt County Elections Division show that Wilson raised a total of $30,478 between when the campaign began and April 23. Driscoll raised $7,304 during the same period. Wilson spent $14,146 on his campaign, leaving him with $6,949. Driscoll spent $3,917 and had a balance of $1,088. The two candidates will face off June 7 for the seat now held by Mark Lovelace, who is not seeking re-election. The Third District includes the communities of Arcata, Blue Lake, Freshwater, Kneeland, Manila and a small portion of Eureka.

MIKE WILSON CAMPAIGN EXPENSES $200 contribution to the PacOut Green Team $243 to the Times-Standard for print ads $800 to John Garland Graves for campaign consulting $551 to Wrangletown Cider for campaign fundraising $445 to Nationbuilder in Los Angeles for website service $815 to the County Elections Division for a filing fee $638 to the County Elections Division for ballot fees $750 to Dropbox for website-related services $120 to EcoNews for print ads $405 to Senior News for print ads $4,000 to Nancy Stephenson for campaign work $1,634 to Times Printing for literature $381 to Event Helper for fundraising $1,287 to Carson Park Designs for literature $2,579 to Tony Persico for campaign work $546 to Amelia Rudnicki for campaign work $500 to Arcata Veterans Hall for a fundraiser $900 to the Striped Pig Band for fundraising $300 to Lyndsey Battle for fundraising $300 to Mike Schwartz for fundraising $300 to Brent Shuler for fundraising $216 to GoDaddy for website $338 to Jim Hight for literature $120 contribution to North County Fair $217 to Mad River Brewery for fundraiser $125 contribution to Northcoast Children’s Services $160 to Mad River Union for advertising $250 contribution to Humboldt County Democratic Committee $127 to the Arcata Post Office for postage URI DRISCOLL CAMPAIGN EXPENSES $400 to John Chiv for advertising on his blog $396 to the Mad River Union for advertising $203 to Costco for office supplies $148 to Cash and Carry for fundraising supplies $166 to Times Printing for campaign literature $637 to Marian Brady for design work $216 to Samara Restoration for fundraising supplies (trees for planting in Manila) $320 to Lynette Mullins for campaign services $1,603 to the County Elections Division for filing and voter information $750 to Richard Monstranski of Brookings, Ore., for campaign manager services $740 to Dennis Mayo of McKinleyville for setting up a website

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MIKE WILSON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS Constance Stewart, Arcata, $150 Patrick Swartz, Arcata, $200 Aldaron Laird, Arcata, $250 Bobby Olson, Eureka, $100 Bonnie Neely, Eureka, $150 CJ Ralph, Arcata, $500 Jennifer Kalt, McKinleyville, $100 Charlie Butterworth, Arcata, $370 Elizabeth Conner, Arcata, $100 Richard Marks, Samoa, $370 Charles Powell, Arcata, $350 Gordon Leppig, McKinleyville, $101 Dennis Rael, Bayside, $100 Erik Jansson, McKinleyville, $400 Catherine Koshkin, McKinleyville, Milt Boyd, McKinleyville, $100 $125 Clif Clendenen, Fortuna, $100 Julie Fulkerson, Arcata, $100 Patrick Higgins, McKinleyville, $100 Dale Preston, Eureka, $200 Tom Conlon, Arcata $100 Chris Turner, Bayside, $100 Michael Christian, Bayside, $100 Mellisa Kraemer, Arcata, $100 Shane Brinton, Arcata, $250 Robert Ornelas, Arcata, $100 Becky Grant, Petrolia, $100 David Hitchcock, Arcata, $100 Peter Nichols, Arcata, $100 Robert Berg, Bayside, $100 Jose Exaplar, Arcata, $100 Chuck DeWitt, Fairhaven, $350 Central Labor Council, Eureka, $500 Sheri Woo, McKinleyville, $100 Peter Starr, Bayside, $370 Allan Katz, Eureka, $100 Cynthia Hooper, Eureka, $150 Leroy Zerlang, Samoa, $100 Bill Kier, San Rafael, $250 Charles Chamberlin, Arcata, $100 ManHard Consulting, Eureka, $250 Peter LaVallee, Eureka, $100 Dennis Halligan, Arcata, $100 Dan Shahin, Arcata, $100 Building and Construction Trade Lauren McClure, Arcata, $100 Council of Humboldt/Del Norte John Stokes, Arcata, $100 Counties, Eureka, $500 David Hankin, Trinidad, $100 Barbara Peters, Eureka, $200 Kirk Cohune, Bayside, $250 Terry Roelofs, Eureka, $100 Karole Ely, Arcata, $100 Ann King Smith, Arcata. $100 Thomas Burns, Arcata, $200 Operating Engineers Local Union 3, Erik Jansson, McKinleyville, $300 Alameda, $1,000 David Lilienstein, San Francisco, Paul Mason, West Sacramento, $100 $100 Sonia Baur, Garberville, $1,400 Melvin Kreb, Scotia, $500 Stephen Gieder, Arcata, $300 Yvonne Everett, Arcata, $100 Thomas Payne, Arcata, $100 Greg Dale, Eureka, $500 Susan Ornelas, Arcata, $200 Karen Lu, Arcata, $100 Geoffrey Robinson, Blue Lake, $100 Peter Jermyn, Bayside, $100 Barbara Goldberg, Arcata, $100 Patrick Schwartz, Arcata, $100 Christine Champe, Arcata, $500 Bob Geist, Arcata, $100 Linda Kuiper, Bayside, $100 John Rosa, Arcata, $250 Richard Seif, Bayside, $365 Jane Wilson, Arcata, $100 Thao Le Khac, Arcata, $100 Barbara Peters, Eureka, $100 Leonard Bradley, Arcata, $100 Jessica Hall, Loleta, $100 Michael Beuttner, Eureka, $100 S&S Kramer, McKinleyville, $100 Richard Beresford, Eureka, $275 Zachery Zwerdling, Arcata, $550 Mary Gelinas, Arcata, $100 Robert Gearheart, Arcata, $250 John Ford, Eureka, $100 Dennis Huber, Arcata, $300 Alex Stillman, Arcata, $1,165 contriNicholas Frank, Trinidad, $500 bution of office space Don Tuttle, Arcata, $450 Simply Macintosh, Arcata, $320 Thomas Perrett, Arcata, $700 contribution of computer rental Dave Meserve, Arcata, $100 Rick Levin, Blue Lake, $407 contribuLawrence Wieland, Arcata, $550 tion of campaign buttons. URI DRISCOLL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS Lisa Jeffers, Eureka, $100 Francis and Eleanor Driscoll, East Barbara Benson, McKinleyville, $110 Long Meadow, Mass., $500 Judy and Bill Rice, Ferndale, $150 Verona Sorenson, Arcata $50 Leo Sears, Eureka, $500 Karen and Steve Underwood, Jay Russ, Ferndale, $250 Hydesville, $50 Bert Colbert, Bayside, $100 Jack and Linda Persson, Eureka, John Rick Alexander, Arcata, $50 $100 Shealawn Matsen, McKinleyville, Eric and Mary Almquist, McKin$150 leyville, $200 Doug Jager, Trinidad, $100 Christine Driscoll, Arcata, $750 Russell Jones, Arcata, $200 William Knapp, Eureka, $100 Charles Branner, Eureka, $30 Driscoll also loaned his campaign Linda and Ted Kuiper, Bayside, $100 $2,500.

Debate | Split over railroads, industrial lands FROM A1

do that,” Wilson said of the enforcement agencies. “It’s a slow start, but we’ll see a lot more compliance coming,” he said. In particular, when legal marijuana must be certified, growers will be forced to get permits. Driscoll said that the low number of permit applicants was “pathetic” and advocated for a system that allows small grows of about 2,000 square feet. “I’ve been saying all along – keep it small, keep it simple,” Driscoll said. “I’m really saddened to see that we’re most likely going to lose our happy Humboldt hippie brand,” Driscoll said. The future of railroads During the debate, the candidates were given the opportunity to ask their opponents questions, and then answer their own questions themselves. Wilson asked Driscoll “Is the train, or the issue of the railroad in Humboldt County, a wedge issue?” Wilson was referencing a comment made by Driscoll at a previous forum, during which he called the railroad a wedge issue. Oxford Dictionaries defines a wedge issue as “a divisive political issue, especially one that is raised by a candidate for public office in hopes of attracting or alienating an opponent’s supporters.” “Yes,” Driscoll responded to the question. “I love trains. It’s the most efficient way of moving goods across land that’s ever been devised,” Driscoll said. “But I have yet to see a proposal that makes sense for bringing trains back here.” “As far as having a tourist train around the bay, I really like that idea. Is it feasible? I don’t know,” Driscoll said. Wilson then answered his own question. “I don’t think it’s a wedge issue. I think it’s an issue of reality. It’s an issue that plays into how we plan our future.” “The train hasn’t run in almost 20 years, and yet the railroad is slowing down trail development,” Wilson said. “It’s definitely slowed down development around Humboldt Bay in terms of reutilizing and getting blight out of Humboldt Bay,” Wilson said. Rail proponents have mostly opposed using the tracks of the defunct railroad for trails, saying they want them preserved for rail. Coastal dependent uses Another hot-button issue for the evening was the county’s proposal to temporarily allow non-coastal dependent land uses around Humboldt Bay, including at the old Samoa Pulp Mill site. Some of the properties are restricted to industries that are deemed coastal dependent, meaning they need to be near water for shipping or fishing. The county wants to allow businesses that are not coastal de-

pendent to use these properties and remain there for as long as 10 years. Wilson is an elected commissioner on the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District, which owns the Samoa Pulp Mill property and wants to expand the kinds of businesses that can locate on the property. Driscoll said he was concerned that Arcata could lose Wing Inflatables to the Samoa site. “One of your fellow commissioners had stated that you would consider poaching Wing Inflatables and other industries that are existing now in Arcata to draw them out to harbor district lands,” Driscoll said. “That is a concern to me... that you would consider pilfering existing businesses,” said Driscoll, who also raised concerns about creating more industrial properties and instead expressed a preference for using “upland” industrial properties. But Wilson disagreed, saying that allowing more uses around the bay will help clean up blighted properties and maintain the existing infrastructure. “By not allowing some redevelopment and some interim uses you are giving up on he infrastructure,” Wilson said. Wilson noted that there are roads, electrical systems, sewer systems, warehouses and much more on these unused industrial lands. “If it’s not used it will fall into complete disrepair and you’re actually moving further away from coastal dependent uses,” Wilson said. Saltwater & ag lands The debate was, at times, contentious, with Driscoll claiming that Wilson wants to flood agricultural land with saltwater – a charge that left Wilson shaking his head in disapproval. “Mr. Wilson and I both want to protect our ag lands, that’s for sure,” Driscoll said. “Unfortunately, Mike seems to think that flooding them with salt water is a good idea. I would much rather help our farmers and ranchers enrich our soils using traditional and cutting-edge technologies.” Driscoll was referring to Wilson’s stated support of estuary restoration projects, like Arcata’s McDaniel Slough Project, which restored about 250 acres of tidelands that had previously been diked off and drained. Wilson has said he supports such projects, including as an adaptation method for sea level rise. Driscoll mentioned the issue again later in the debate, when he asked Wilson about a proposed trail on a levee that protects the Arcata Bottom from Humboldt Bay. Driscoll said that Wilson supported the trail, but also supported having an opening in the levee to allow certain areas to be flooded. “So if you want to both protect ag lands

THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS The debate at the Manila Community Center was attended by both media and the public. Photo by Kim Durham and trails, how do you reconcile your positions?” Driscoll asked Wilson. “Well, for one, please don’t speak for me in terms of what my position is on flooding ag lands,” Wilson responded. “We do need to consider retreat strategies as sea level rises, and I don’t think that’s unreasonable,” Wilson said. As for Driscoll’s accusation that breaching the levees would not allow trails to be built upon them, Wilson had a simple answer: bridges. “You can have these breaches and you can have these trails at the same time,” Wilson said. Driscoll questioned whether trails out in these watery areas would be of any value. “Having a trail on a levee that just goes down the middle of a saltwater marsh or mudflats is not really going to be very desirable,” he said. Wilson strongly disagreed. “I think trails anywhere around Humboldt Bay are fairly desirable and people have asked for it quite a bit.” As for estuary restoration projects, Wilson said they have to be carefully planned and well thought out. “I’m not proposing, just willy nilly, the opening up of anything. Obviously, you’ve got to do it right,” Wilson said. Wilson said that some restoration projects may actually create tidelands for growing shellfish, thereby enhancing agricultural production. During a rebuttal, Driscoll went after Wilson again. “It sounds to me my opponent just said he’s willing to turn open space agriculture pasture land into oyster farms,” Driscoll said. Wilson, having already used up his rebuttal time per the debate’s rules, shook his head side to side to show his disagreement with his opponent’s claims.

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PUBLIC SAFETY Woman reported missing by her mother her house and there has been no bank activity in the last sevNORTHERN HUMBOLDT eral months, which she finds – In mid-May, the Humboldt alarming. County Sheriff’s Office spoke The mother said Atkins to a citizen who wanted to redoes not have a vehicle or a port her 31-year-old daughter cellular telephone and may be missing. in the Willow Creek area. The The woman said she last mother is concerned for her spoke to her daughter, Jendaughter’s safety. nifer Leann Atkins, about six Anyone with information Jennifer Leann months ago. for the Sheriff’s Office reAtkins The missing person’s mothgarding this case or related er said her daughter was living in the Eu- criminal activity is encouraged to call the reka area and at times was staying at a Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the shelter in Arcata. The mother said she re- Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) ceives her daughter’s bank statements at 268-2539. Humboldt County SHeriff’S offiCe

Local Coast Guard adds staff, equipment CoaSt Guard SeCtor Humboldt bay

HUMBOLDT BAY – Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay received 16 new crewmembers and a fourth helicopter last Saturday. The temporary placement of an additional MH-65 helicopter and crews in Humboldt Bay is part of a wider reassignment of aircraft and personnel from Air Station Los Angeles, which is being decommissioned Friday. “We welcome our shipmates and the new helicopter from Los Angeles to the North Coast,” said Cmdr. Kevin M. Barres, response officer, Sector Humboldt Bay. “An additional aircraft and extra crews will help us with local operations and bolster our ability to deploy helicopters aboard large Coast Guard cutters for long-range worldwide patrols.” Three other helicopters and crews from the decommissioned Los Angeles unit are being transferred to San Francisco. Coast Guard helicopter operations in the Los Angeles area will be conducted from a Forward Operating Base located at Naval Base Ventura County at Pt. Mugu by crews rotating from San Francisco. Plans call for the additional aircraft and crews placed in San Francisco and Humboldt Bay to return to Southern California after a new permanent air station is built in the region. The new unit is expected to be operational by 2021.

Man’s trespasses to remain unforgiven • Monday, May 9, 1:02 a.m. A guy outside of Ray’s Food Place told deputies that a dude came up and hit him several times. The week before, the dude also stole the guy’s bike. 12:11 a.m. After a couple broke up in McKinleyville, the female half found a suicidal note written by the

ex-boyfriend. She suspected that he had tried to overdose with overthe-counter medication. Deputies paid him a visit, then took him to Semper Virens for an evaluation. 5:38 p.m. Eli Stapp was caught allegedly trespassing on a commercial property on Central Avenue

in McKinleyville. When the owner of the property yelled at him that he was trespassing, Stapp ran to another property, which also had no trespassing signs. When deputies arrived, Stapp ran back to the first property. Stapp was not forgiven for his trepasses, so he was arrested and booked into the county jail on suspicion of trespassing.

Early morning home invasion in Westhaven Humboldt County SHeriff’S offiCe

WESTHAVEN – On Monday, May 16 at about 3:40 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence located in the 1200 block of North Westhaven Drive regarding a home invasion robbery that occurred at about 2 a.m. The 47-year-old male victim told deputies he was watching television at about 2 a.m. when four male suspects entered his residence. The suspects demanded the victim’s vehicle and marijuana from inside his residence. The victim said the suspects were armed with a knife and a handgun. The victim was uninjured in the incident. The first suspect was described as a white male adult, 5 feet, 6 inches tall, with a thin build, wearing a black ski mask, black cap with “HW” on it, black sweatshirt and armed with a small silver-colored revolver. The second suspect was described as a

white male adult, 5 feet, 6 inches tall, with a medium build, wearing a camo pullover hoodie and an unknown item covering his face. This suspect may have been armed with a knife. The third suspect was described as an Indian male adult, 5 feet, 6 inches tall, with a stocky build, with black hair, wearing a red bandana over his face. The fourth suspect was described as a male adult.; no further description was given. The suspects stole an undisclosed amount of marijuana from the victim along with his 2006 gold-colored Toyota Tundra pickup truck, California license 8R34138. Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.

Camo man catapults construction cones • Tuesday, April 19 2:42 p.m. A device meant to keep miscreants out (or in) – a custom-made front gate – failed at its one job when half of it was stolen. 4:31 p.m. A blue-clad man presented himself at a door on Alliance Road demanding to see a resident’s PG&E bill. 5:03 p.m. A wallet left in a truck was lightened of a Benjamin. 7:56 p.m. At F and Seventh, a camo-clad man was seen throwing construction cones. 9:54 p.m. A naked woman jumped in 101 traffic around Airport Road. • Wednesday, April 20 5:24 a.m. As though working the graveyard shift weren’t bad enough, an employee found herself

afraid to leave work because a man was sleeping in the doorway of the Ninth Street manufacturing business where she had toiled all night long. 8:31 a.m. Someone set up a blue hammock in the 12th Street woods. 9:31 a.m. While the resident was sleeping, someone brazenly walked in through the front door and stole a black leather vest from a pillow case. 9:48 a.m. That check for $2,120 seemed too good to be true. Because it was. 10:45 a.m. The evening previous, a young man knocked on a door on Ponderosa Way and requested to see the resident’s PG&E bill. Asked for identification, he showed a badge stating he was a PG&E employee. What

he could not, produce, however, was a solicitor’s permit. 3:52 p.m. Four fake $100 bills probably get you a lot of real baked goods. 9:43 p.m. As a matador’s sweeping cape to a bull, the fleeing juvenile’s red shirt to the police officer. 10:56 p.m. An employee was assaulted with a soda in the parking lot of a Valley West fast foodery. • Thursday, April 21 4:21 a.m. A goateed bald white man wearing a red tank top with black shorts was observed acting disorderly and chasing people by a Uniontown supermarket. 4:33 a.m. Moments later at the same location, someone urinated in front of the same grocery store and then sat in a parked car. 7:05 a.m. The electric meter behind a bar on Tavern Row was completely torn off the building.

Shooting | Hoffman allegedly attacked officer with metal cane what Chapman agreed was “a martial arts FROM A1 The CIRT and associated findings will be manner.” forwarded to Fleming’s office for a definitive Hoffman allegedly defied the officers’ inruling. On administrative leave pending the structions to drop his weapons. Arminio and outcome are APD Officer Don Arminio, who O’Donovan sought to de-escalate the faceshot Hoffman four times in a parking lot con- off orally, “tried to get him to calm down a frontation at the Shell Food Mart at 14th and little bit,” which is captured on the police G streets in Northtown; and APD’s Matthew car audio, the chief said. “He was swinging O’Donovan, who Tasered Hoffman a moment both of those weapons towards the officers.” before Arminio fired, according to Chapman’s Hoffman charged suddenly, according initial report to the press and public. to Chapman’s account, with the metal cane Chapman said Arminio has raised up over his head. That was been with the department eight “an apparent attempt to assault the years. officer,” the chief said. “It was clear, The chief said Arcata Police at least to me, he was trying to athad had a couple of “very minor tack the officer with the metal cane.” contacts” with Hoffman about a As Hoffman maneuvered beyear ago. The victim lists himself tween two of the patrol cars and on his Facebook page as a Garberstarted his charge, O’Donovan ville resident and former Eureka deployed his Taser, which had no resident who worked for Premier Tom Chapman effect. Then the suspect reportedFood Services in Del Mar from 2011 to 2014. ly got “to within an arm’s length or so [or] According to Chapman’s account, almost on top of” Arminio, who fired four O’Donovan fired his Taser moments before times “in rapid succession.” Arminio’s shots rang out, but for reasons The officers subdued Hoffman as he undetermined, the device failed to work. tried to get up after being wounded and The chief said his colleagues had docu- “there was a little bit of a struggle” before mented the confrontation and the shooting they succeeded in handcuffing him, accordwith the help of civilian witnesses, supporting to Chapman’s version of events. ed by in-patrol car camera footage and auArminio and O’Donovan immediately dio recordings, plus surveillance video cap- began first aid and life-saving operations tured by the Shell station’s monitors. Three while summoning an ambulance, which arpolice cars took camera footage. rived at 6:58 p.m. According to APD’s chronology, ArminBased on police radio traffic, some three io and O’Donovan arrived simultaneously minutes elapsed between the officers’ arat 14th and G on May 17 at 6:51 p.m., eight rival at 6:51 and the Taser deployment at minutes after dispatch received a telephone 6:54, followed by the four shots fired. call from the Shell clerk. He reported a man Asked what was going on during those drinking alcohol – what kind Chapman did 180 seconds, Chapman cautioned that evnot know – and “swinging two sticks in an ery violent encounter of this kind is unique aggressive manner.” The clerk managed to but, in general “the officers are reading persuade Hoffman to leave the Food Mart. what is happening. It’s a dynamic situation Police are awaiting Hoffman’s toxicolo- and they’re trying to respond, coax [and] gy report. coach the individual to comply. Sometimes Camera footage confirmed the suspect compliance happens immediately and was brandishing two weapons, one in each sometimes it doesn’t happen at all.” hand, according to Chapman. One of them Asked if a dialogue developed during was a three-foot-long wooden stick that the those crucial seconds, Chapman answered, chief said resembled a thick dowel; the oth- “Yes, they were definitely interacting and it er was a metal cane. was going both ways.” Hoffman used aggresThe Shell clerk said Hoffman was spin- sive language and profanity, the chief said. ning both of them “in a Ninja fashion,” in Regarding de-escalation training, the

chief said the department’s focus in the past five or six years has been on a class in crisis intervention, held jointly with the mental health branch of the county’s Department of Health & Human Services. Officers learn skills and techniques for dealing with individuals in extremis, primarily geared to mental health and how to defuse a crisis with key words or phrasing. “It’s a pretty wide, encompassing class,” Chapman said. “I believe nearly all of our officers have gone through the training, including my supervisory staff, management staff and myself,” as well as Arminio and O’Donovan. “As we bring on new hires, it’s our intent to have them train also.” Chapman addressed the community impact of the shooting. Calling it “a horrible, horrible situation,” he said, “Certainly our thoughts are with the man who was shot, and of course the officers’ families in our community.” He continued, “It’s very impactful in your community when you have an event like this, where one of our law enforcement officers is forced to discharge [his] firearm in the course of [his] duties. Certainly there are feelings of being unsafe, feelings that crime is rampant, that crime is out of control. “Our hope is through this (investigative) process that is set up countywide ... we can kind of quell that a little bit, quickly and efficiently go through a thorough investigation and get information out to the public as quick as we can to help calm things down.” City Manager Karen Diemer raised the specter of Arcata’s drug milieu. Speaking of Northtown’s “densely used commercial and residential neighborhood,” she encouraged anyone who might have seen or heard what

FROM FACEBOOK This photo is from Joshua Adelynia Hoffman’s Facebook page, where he posted photos of the San Diego Zoo and hiking trips. Facebook photo

happened to share their thoughts, solutions and ideas, not only about the shooting but also about “what evidently is the growing complexity of the social issues in our community. If we can do our best to learn lessons from this incident and to share ideas and create solutions, then that could be one positive outcome. “Anecdotally,” Diemer added in response to a question, “I know that our officers are increasingly dealing with complex issues of drug use in our community, more aggressive behavior from the daily interactions that they have. It’s not an extreme escalating condition, but the reports that we receive from residents as well is that there is some increasing concern.”

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE A Memorial Day Service will be held Monday, May 30 at 11 a.m. Greenwood Cemetery at 1757 J St. in Arcata. Participants are Pastor Bob Chuck Clark of the Wesleyan Church of the Redwoods in McKinleyville; American Legion Post 274; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2542; Boy Scout Troop 9, Arcata; Girl Scouts Troops/Redwood Service Units/Arcata and McKinleyville and Mad River Community Honor Guard. The guest speaker will be Capt. Arthur J. Snyder, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay. All veterans, friends and community members are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion. In the event of rain, the service will be moved two blocks south to the Veterans’ Hall at 14th and J streets in Arcata.

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Greenview: A playground for all Jessie Faulkner Mad RiveR Union

ARCATA - Being on the sidelines is no fun – whether it’s at a football game, a dance, a party or a playground. Less than a year after fundraising began, the proposed all-inclusive Greenview Park Playground – to be designed for children of all abilities – is well on its way to a late summer groundbreaking. Greenview Park is located off Lewis Avenue west of Greenview Market. For the uninitiated, the park itself is a bit of a surprise. Visitors turn down the short residential street off 11th Street in west Arcata and, where one might expect another home, is an open green space dotted with decades-old swings, a climbing structure and a single basketball hoop. What is less surprising is that the facility is clearly only useful to those who are able-bodied. Daniel Bixler, who lives a block or two away from what Arcata Deputy Director of Environmental Services Julie Neander described as a “pocket park,” saw potential for the maintained but aged open space. When it came to his attention that a number of neighborhood children are challenged with physical or mental handicaps, it seemed a perfect fit to make the playground suitable for all kids. Once complete, the organizer said, it will be the only all-inclusive playground between Oakland and Medford, Ore. And will almost certainly be well used both for those living in the neighborhood and elsewhere on the North Coast. Thirteen-year-old Ernesto likely will be among those regularly visiting the renovated park. Ernesto, who lives near Greenview Park, would often travel in his wheelchair to the park with his two able-bodied sisters, Bixler said. The girls could run, climb and play, but the existing terrain – mostly lawn – prevented him from entering the area. So, he would play games on an electronic device until his sisters’ interest and energy was spent. The community has since stepped up to fund the soon-to-be renovated playground. As of last week, close to $200,000 have been raised in grants and donations, Bixler said. That leaves around $100,000 more to bring in. Bixler has no doubt that’s a possibility, and is committed to reaching that goal. “$300,000 is the goal,” he said. Donations continue coming in, including an almost $11,000 contribution recently made by Coast Central Credit Union, Wildberries Marketplace’s ongoing match of $25,000 and the sale of a special coffee from Humboldt Bay Coffee Co. – with roughly 50 percent of the proceeds going to the project. Numerous other local businesses have ponied up for the cause and an anonymous donor gave $10,000. Arcata City Councilmember Mark Wheetley, who is active in Special Olympics, was instrumental in setting up a fund at Humboldt Area Foundation, Bixler said. One of the biggest expenses for the park’s renovation is the installation of poured rubber, a two-layered cushiony surface material that will prevent injuries from those using the park. The material costs between $17 and $25 per square foot and is estimated to run in the neighbor-

HOW TO HELP Donations to help transform Greenview Park playground, located in a cul-desac just north of the intersection of 11th Street and Lewis Avenue in Arcata, into a fun place for all children can be made in a variety of ways. Mail donation: Check or credit card donations may be sent to Humboldt Area Foundation, attn: Greenview Playground Project, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside, CA 95524. Buy coffee: Or purchase a bag of Humboldt Bay Coffee Co.’s Greenview Park French Roast; about 50 percent of the cost is donated to the playground renovation. Buy a hat: Other possibilities include purchasing a baseball-style cap commemorating the project for $20. Get a brick: For $250, a personalized Fire & Light brick will be placed in the playground’s donor wall. Call Daniel Bixler at (707) 407-5774 hood of $100,000 to blanket 4,153 square feet of the park. As to the actual playground equipment, Bixler is planing to install specialized swings designed to safely secure those with little or no upper body control – somewhat like the safety devices on roller coasters – a sensory wall for children with autism and with impaired vision and a cozy dome for kids who might be overwhelmed with too much sensory input. Plans are also in the works to install a piece of equipment that will allow those in wheelchairs to be secured and then enjoy the sensations of a merry-go-round-like device. “It will be a destination playground,” Bixler said. He is quick to note that the park is meant for all children – those with challenges as well as the able-bodied. The owner of Humboldt Hot Sauce and a resident of the neighborhood, Bixler and his partner have two young daughters. They regularly visit Greenview Park. It’s a practice that eventually led him to offer his fundraising services to renovate the space. The city welcomed his proposal, but required a meeting of the neighborhood beforehand. That early 2015 meeting at the Arcata Community Center drew about 25 people from the neighborhood and revealed that a number of the nearby children had challenges that prevented them from using or making full use of the hidden-away park. The quandary of what to do with the park was quickly resolved. The rapid-speaking, high-energy Bixler has no doubt everything will remain on schedule. “Our goal is August,” he said, “and we’ll begin.” Plans to transform Greenview Park into an all-inclusive playground has also brought the city’s goal of incorporating accessible playground equipment into other parks to the forefront. “I’m really hopeful going forward, we’ll do that,” Neander said. “There’s definitely a need. All children should be able to play together.”

GREENVIEW NOW There is a lot of grass, some swings and playground equipment right now. The park will be radically transformed into something that people of all abilities can use. JF | Union

Oak| Pathogen’s source remains a mystery FrOm B1

ifornia, the effect might not apply to Humboldt County. Dan Stark, the North Coast SOD outreach coordinator for the University of California Cooperative Extension, said that Humboldt has many “microclimates” that include streams and other watercourses. “So even during a drought, there’s the potential for spread,” he continued. Although he noted that there is conflicting information on the current degree of spreading, Stark said Humboldt is not seeing a reduction in tree mortality. “Drought might have slowed the spread but our microclimates stayed damp, moist and dark even through the summer up here,” he added. Stark said the notion of drought slowing SOD has not been backed up with scientific data and “the measurements we’ve taken show that (drought) didn’t slow it down at all.” Recent rains may boost the pathogen’s

spread but signs of it will not soon be noticed. Stark said there is a “lag time” between rain periods and SOD activity. “It might actually be spreading now but we won’t see dead trees for another one to two years,” he continued. One method of detecting infection sources is stream monitoring, using rhododendron leaves in mesh traps to attract the pathogen’s spores. The pathogen has infected leaves in Mill Creek in McKinleyville, triggering a search for the origin. “But we haven’t been able to find a source,” said Stark. “It’s been very frustrating – I myself have been crawling around Mill Creek on hands and knees looking for it and we haven’t found it yet.” Stark said nursery plants could be the source of the McKinleyville infection, but when researchers held local landowner workshops, none of the attendees reported having plants that would be likely culprits. In Humboldt County, the pathogen primarily affects tan oaks. Spread of the

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candie iS Queen

SWEET VICTORY It was a sweet victory as 2015 Kinetic Princess PoiSin Candie from the Land of Confections clinched the crown at the 2016 Rutabaga Ball on Saturday night. The newly crowned 2016 Rutabaga Queen was embraced by 2015 Rutabaga Queen Gloria Kiddnetica, upper right. Candie’s pink ballgown, left, dispensed candy, and her colorful entourage, below, plied the crowd and the judges with mini-cupcakes. Queen Candie will reign in perpetuity and preside over this weekend’s Kinetic Grand Championship in a custom crown crafted by Daniel Lawrence, with Ayala Talpai, upper left. Photos by Matt Filar | Union

Step back in time

A GLIMPSE INTO THE PAST Union Street Charter School students toured the Phillips House last Wednesday as volunteers and members of the Historical Sites Society of Arcata brought history to life. Top left, Uri Driscoll and Dick Wild show the students how mules were used to pack supplies. A mule train would have begun at Jacoby’s Storehouse on the Arcata Plaza, then made its way up over the hills to the mines. Top right, student Bella Tarlton tries the ancient manual typewriter, something that these children may have never seen before, believe it or not. Above, Sherry Eaton explains how to rug hook. The Phillips House, at 71 Seventh St. in Arcata, is open for tours on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Photos by Matt Filar | Union pathogen is noted by observing dead trees and Stark said researchers rely heavily on aerial flyovers by the U.S. Forest Service to track SOD. New flyovers will be done in June, July and August. “We do know that SOD expands in areas that are currently affected,” Stark said, adding that Southern Humboldt is “by far the most heavily-affected area.” The county’s Sudden Oak Death outbreak was originally detected outside of Redway and is now present in Redwood Valley and as far north as Redwood National Park, where it’s “actively managed and, we think, contained,” said Stark. Human activity and distribution of infected nursery plants can spread the pathogen but its primary means of travel is via water. Windblown water droplets from the leaves of infected trees can lead to new infections and the pathogen also moves through streams. Stark noted that p.ramorum is “not sexually mating at this point – it’s just propagating.” But in Curry County, Ore., a mating strain was recently detected on a single tan oak that was removed.

“It looks like it was successfully eradicated,” Stark said, but he added that “there is always that threat, that we could have the mating type on the landscape and the pathogen could become more or perhaps less virulent.” Sudden Oak Death is a global phenomenon and researchers from around the world – including Humboldt County – will share information at the Sixth Annual Sudden Oak Death Science Symposium in San Francisco next month. Stark said Humboldt researchers will deliver presentations on experimental treatments that were carried out 10 years ago and review how effective they have been. rED CrOSS VOLUNTEErS Become a Red Cross volunteer at the next New Volunteer Orientation on Thursday, June 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. at the new Red Cross Building at 3101 Concorde Dr., ste. H in McKinleyville. Red Cross volunteers are trained to meet the needs of local residents affected by disasters. (707) 443-4521, tinyurl.com/redcrossNCCRvolunteer

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OPINION Note: From now until the June 7 election, the Union will feature weekly responses from Third District supervisorial candidates on a range of questions about issues they’ll have to deal with in office. The candidates have up to 200 words to address the questions; anything beyond that is replaced by an elipsis. Otherwise, the responses are unedited. – Ed.

Quick takes: Briefly, indicate how you agree or disagree with the scientific consensus, and why, on these issues: Climate change, genetically engineered food, water fluoridation, school vaccination requirements, PG&E Smart Meters

e did not see our PGE bill go down after vASK tHe the smart meters were installed but I do miss chatting with the guy who stopped by to read my old meter. It is a shame one more U ri D riscoll guy lost a good paying job. Mike Wilson We don’t have kids but our animals all get their vaccines. Fortunately, we have really good spring water at our home. Our mini ranch is called Sweet Water Farms. Since we eat a lot of local food and we have a no GMO ordinance, there is not much to worry about. Of course the climate is changing. I just wish they could get the weather forecast right. While I really appreciate the Mad River Union publishing weekly “debates” this week’s questions really don’t have much to do with my being a Third District Supervisor. There are more important questions like; why does the other candidate support flooding our districts valuable agriculture land with salt water to grow corporate oysters? Did the Harbor District plan all along to poach existing businesses (as one of their commissioners suggested) from third district industrial sites when they bought the old pulp mill? Was there even an approved plan to start with?

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Uri ‘a tireless trail advocate’

I have known Uri Driscoll for over 25 years. He is a tireless trail advocate; we have worked on miles of trails together for equestrians and multiuse trail users. He is dedicated to the environment as well as getting government working efficiently and helping the homeless. He cares about our community and is willing to do the homework to find thoughtful solutions. Thanks, Julie Moreland McKinleyville

Ramblings won’t end racism

One way not to reduce the incidence of racism in our communities is to continue to give a respectful forum to race-obsessed charlatans such as john a. powell. It is insulting enough that his nonsensical ramblings are taken as scholarship by so many otherwise intelligent citizens and groups, but it’s nearly outrageous that we all, through our taxes, must support the comfortable living he enjoys in the like-minded environs of Berkeley. Let us first stipulate that social psychologists have known for decades of the innate human tendency to form in-groups and out-groups; probably an important survival tool shaped by evolution. However, this built-in bias is manifest in every known human group, not just those of us unfortunate enough to have had our DNA pass through Europe at some time in the past. It will emerge with regard to any significant genetic or acquired feature, including hair color (or length), skin color, style of dress, etc. Experiments have shown that a general distrust of the “other” can be elicited in just a few minutes among college students by doing nothing more than giving half the group yellow T-shirts and the other half blue ones. Fortunately, such a tendency is easily identified and overcome by (as Mr. powell suggests) forming close peer relationships with people who are different from us and also by engaging task-oriented teams of diverse individuals in the workplace or elsewhere. It appears that, over the past three decades, the narrative put forth by Mr. powell has become widely parroted throughout certain portions of our society, especially on many of our college campuses. At the same time, probably not as a coincidence, the level of mutual trust and harmonious relationships between blacks and whites appears to have deteriorated. The never-ending search for the racist bogeyman, in ever deeper and more abstract levels of consciousness, is apparently not the way out of the woods. Those who accept the intellectual snake oil offered by john a.powell are likely to remain lost with him. A more evidence-based approach, targeted at the dysfunctional attitudes and behaviors present in all groups (not just whites), could be much more effective. For a refreshing antidote to the racialist toxins contained in the two stories about powell written by Paul Mann, I suggest The End of Racism, by Dinesh D’Souza, which has been available for several years

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Sierra Club • Democratic Central Committee • AFSCME 1684 Central Labor Council • Humboldt Deputy Sheriff’s Organization Cal Assoc of Prof Scientists • Operating Engineers 03 Mark Lovelace, John Woolley, Wes Chesbro, Julie Fulkerson, Michael Winkler, Susan Ornelas, Sofia Pereira, Alex Stillman, Connie Stewart, Michele McCall-Wallace, Adelene Jones, John Sawatzky, Stephen Kullmann, Marvin Samuels, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Linda Atkins, Carla Leopardo, Carol VanderMeer, Jan Bramlett, Aldaron Laird, Bruce Rupp, Greg Dale, Richard Marks, Patrick Higgins, Noah Levy, Kathy Moxon, Alison Talbott, Lee Lazon, Jeffery Schwartz, Maria Tripp, Zuey Goosby, Dennis Real For information, to volunteer or contribute: VoteMikeWilson.org • VoteMikeWilson@gmail.com (707) 407-7766 • PO Box 165, Arcata, CA, 95518 Paid for by Mike Wilson For Supervisor 2016 • FPPC # 1378409

make my living as a professional environmental engineer and I serve as a commissioner for the Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation and Conservation District. I have a Masters of Science in environmental systems engineering from Humboldt State University. Science is what informs me in my career and in my public service. And so, in general, I agree with what is considered to be the ‘scientific consensus’. The challenge is how science is applied to create technologies and policy. From my community development work and international experience, I’ve seen that the context of the environment, politics and cultural values are always factors when deciding how to apply any technological solution. I also know that, all too often, what we know or what we could learn about natural and ecological systems or community development is often ignored and undervalued for the promise of a new technology. Of the issues listed, I view climate change as the most pressing, and the area where county supervisors can have the greatest influence. Good science can help us create smart development, energy and transportation policies and projects as we respond and adapt to our changing environment and rising sea levels. Realistic planning requires valuing accurate information.

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Mike ‘gets things done’

It is with great enthusiasm that I endorse Mike Wilson for Humboldt County Third District Supervisor. I have worked with Mike as a fellow Humboldt Bay Harbor Commissioner for nearly two terms and have found Mike to be very competent and a problem solver. While Mike was Chair of the Harbor Commission, he pushed forward the purchase of blighted property on the Samoa Peninsula and was instrumental in removing millions of gallons of caustic chemicals with a partnership with the

United States Environmental Protection Agency. Mike also brokered a deal for the Harbor district to purchase a dredge that will be invaluable for years to come for local docks and will save the City of Eureka and the Humboldt Harbor District millions of dollars in the future. Mike has been on the forefront of the Harbor’s aquaculture pre permitting project for oyster expansion, helped restructure finances of the Harbor District, stabilized the Harbor’s interaction with Shelter Cove, expanded business at Fields Landing and the Old Redwood dock at Samoa. And that just is the tip of the iceberg of his positive progressive forward thinking as a leader on the commission. I am proud to stand behind Mike as a friend and admirer of somebody who “Gets things done!” Please vote Mike Wilson for 3rd District Supervisor June 7th. Richard Marks Fourth Division Commissioner Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation & Conservation District

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Sweet Can circus “The troupe has perCREAMERY formed twice before as DISTRICT – part of our family series and San Franciswe are thrilled to have them co’s circus return for our 10th annivertheatre sary,” said organizer David troupe Ferney. Sweet Can This enduring family perCircus wraps up the formance series has consis10th anniversary Family tently brought wonderfully Fun Series at the Arcaunique touring artist to Humta Playhouse on Friday, boldt County for shows at the May 27 and Saturday, Arcata Playhouse. Over its SWEET CAN MAN May 28. 10-year history, the series has Feats of strength Sweet Can is known become an Arcata and Humand more. for its intimate heartfelt boldt County mainstay for Submitted photo performances and high families looking for quality, level of circus skills. The affordable entertainment for performers use everyday children and adults alike and objects to transform our presented performing comworld into a place where panies from across the U.S. anything is possible and and Canada, England and SWEET CAN CIRCUS the mundane is made When: Friday, May 27 at Scotland. With both school magic. and public performances 7 p.m. and Saturday, May Sweet Can brings to of family theater, storytell28 at 2 and 7 p.m. town their newest show, Where: Arcata Playhouse, ing, puppetry and variety “Barely Contained,” performances the series is 1251 Ninth St., Arcata which features aerial known for its intimate setTickets: $12/$10 for silks, acrobatics, hula children 12 and under/$40 ting and for outstanding hoops and juggling as for a family of four or more; performers; this year’s sewell as infectious live ries is no different. available at Wildberries music. Along with three The series is supported Marketplace, Redwood public performances, by generous local business Yogurt and at the they will offer three persponsors Kokatat WaterPlayhouse. formances at the Playsports Wear, Holly Yashi (707) 822-1575 house just for local eleJewelry and Wildberries arcataplayhouse.org mentary schools. Marketplace. ArcAtA PlAyhouse

WONDERFUL, WHIMSICAL WESTHAVEN The current show at Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501South Westhaven Dr., features work by its members. This annual show includes art in a variety of media and styles, including paintings and sculptures such as Lois Harrington’s Merpigs, above, and continues through June 26. The gallery is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. westhavencenter.org FAIRIES + FASHION = FLOW Arcata Arts Institute’s (AAI) premier runway event, the Flow fashion showcase is the culminating event for Arcata Arts Institute’s fashion design students. Original wearable designs are conceived of and constructed by AAI students. This year’s collection features the work of 11 designers, with over 40 models on the runway, and includes everything from laser cut wings, left, to stunning evening wear. Designers are from all of the AAI’s curricular strands, both visual and performing art. The production itself is student run, including marketing (poster, program, ticket design, and press releases), sound, lighting, studio and event photography/video. Artist experts from the community are part of all aspects of the event to support students’ learning. The FLOW show is at the Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St., on Saturday, May 28. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $25/$20 for students and are available at Hot Knots on the Arcata Plaza; admission at the door is $30 This event is a true metaphor for what AAI is, vibrant community partnerships, with a rigorous, advanced level arts program within Arcata High School, a rural, comprehensive public high school. photo courteSy AAi

Glory time FAST FUGITIVES The Tempus Fugitives and one Kinetic Bandit Society member revel in their glorious victory as Drilling for Glory in 2015. mAtt FilAr | union

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MARSH DISTRICT – Rust never sleeps, wrote Neil Young, and in the month of May, neither do kinetic sculptors. Foremost among these nocturnal sleep-deprived artists are the Tempus Fugitives, the workhard, play-hard team you may not have heard of, despite their clinching back-toback Kinetic Grand Championship victories in the last two years. Even the most faithful race spectators

may overlook this team. Their rig is often overshadowed by larger, more colorful sculptures. And nothing on the Tempus Fugitives’ sculptures burns, except their blistering speed. For once they’re released from the Plaza on Saturday, the Tempus Fugitives want to race. They’re so fast, said pit crew member Jessica Davis, that it’s hard for the pit crew to keep up with them, even in motor vehicles. One year, she said, they made it out to the Manila Dunes before the official time-

keepers arrived. “We strive to be well balanced,” said one of the four pilots James Hamilton Smith II (also known as “Captain Zims” until he was promoted to “General Badassery” in a ceremony presided over by Queen Emma the Emchantress), “which means going fast.” “We play to win,” concurred Mrs. Badassery, Sarah Smith, a sculptor who is also pitmistress. James Smith is a founder of Third Eye Sculptureworks, a South G Street art studio/band rehearsal space conveniently located next to Arcata Scrap & Salvage. Along with being a sculptor working in wood and metal (“Heavy Metal Man,” Mad River Union, March 25, 2015), Smith is a former bike mechanic. Like many others, the Smiths and company were fans of the Kinetic Grand Championship for years. Pilot John “Knuckles” Nickelson, the other remaining team “OG,” now team captain, recalled, “I saw it, I thought it was cool – I wanted to do it – once.” This year will see his eighth outing with the team. “You always watch the race like you watch the Samba parade and think, ‘I’m going to be a dancer next year’,” said Sarah Smith. After years of talking about the race, the team coalesced, “double-dog-daring” each other to actually do something. And FUGITIVES

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Sci Fi Pint and Pizza night See Mole Men Against the Son of Hercules aka Maciste, L’uomo Piu Forte Del Mondo (1961) and other psychotronic weirdness, trailers, short films and strange giveaways today, May 25 at Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the main feature starts at 7:30 p.m. Strongman Maciste is captured and taken to an underground city where he is forced to turn an enormous wheel as part of a mining operation until he catches the eye of the queen. Admission is free with $5 minimum purchase of food or beverage. Parental guidance is suggested.

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Uncle FloSS Local theater artist James Floss presents a public one-man show for his niece on Saturday, May 28 at 8 p.m. at The SPACE, 92 Sunny Brae Center. Floss, known for his work with the Sweet Georgia Brown Clowns, the Chamber Readers and local theatres, will present a Readers Theater style performance of his favorite poems and short stories including an abbreviated and annotated version of his show, The Traveller. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for Food for People (food or money), Humboldt Light Opera Company and/or for a post-performance libation fund.

MUSeUM MariMBa The Morris Graves and Marimba One present a concert featuring Jack Van Geem and Stephanie Webster, two world class musicians coming together for this special event at the Morris Graves, 636 F St., Eureka, on Friday, May 27 at 8 p.m. Van Geem and Webster perform Protest Songs and Dances of South America. Admission is $15; tickets available at Wild-

SilverBrand in cUBa Dave Silverbrand, long-time Humboldt County television and print personality, shares a personal reflection on his visits to the island nation in “Cuba —From Embargo to Evolution; a journalist’s look at an island in time.” Silverbrand visited Cuba four times, including the week before President Obama visited. The public forum begins at noon on Saturday, May 28 at the Samoa Cookhouse, 908 Vance Ave., Samoa. Lunch is no-host.

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then, they did. The team that would become Tempus Fugitives first hit the road in 2009. “The first year, we were the Lightning Bug,” said James Smith. “That was the year we had to decide whether we wanted to float or have art. Then we decided to do both. It was godawful.” The team didn’t register to ace that year – it was too expensive for them and they weren’t quite sure what that entailed – but they unofficially aced anyway. (“Acing” means following all seven pages of the ofttimes ludicrous rules, which are listed at kineticgrandchampionship.com.) Besides a wealth of hard-won experience, what came out of that first year was the articulated chassis on which, with ongoing modifications, the team still races today. The core of that chassis is its central articulation, which allows the sculpture to make tight turns, as well as maintain stability and traction on the many surfaces – pavement, sand, mud, gravel and water – that sculptures must traverse in the 42-mile course. The articulation provides great four-wheel traction, James Smith pointed out. “It’s the ultimate zombie survival vehicle,” added Sarah Smith. The team credits veteran kineticist Ken Beidleman as their Venue Arcata Theatre Lounge 1036 G St., Arcata

muse. Even early on, Beidleman was generous with his knowledge and advice – even if he didn’t always follow it himself. Besides offering a wealth of engineering advice, Beidleman reportedly told them they had to change out your art every two years, especially after they won. The team took that to heart, and in 2010 emerged fully formed as the Tempus Fugitives – time travelling pirates/bandits/renegades continually re-emerging from the fourth dimension in an endless quest not to grow up – in their steampunk Time Machine. For a time, all went well. Then, on the morning of day three, the slough crossing proved impossible and had to turn back and try the road. “That was when things got catastrophic,” said Davis. Sarah Smith towed the rig along Cannibal Island Road. “I could hear the spokes from the wheels popping off, ping, ping, ping,” she said. When the team reached Loleta Road, they waited for hours in a light rain for a tow truck. “The tow truck driver helped us explain what a kinetic sculpture was to AAA,” said Davis, and AAA actually covered the cost of the tow. The Time Machine was towed across the finish line well after the race had concluded and all the spectators had gone home, said Davis. Wednesday, May 25 6 p.m. • Sci Fi Pint & Pizza Night

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Fast forward to 2011, and the Time Machine came back in time to win the Grand Championship. “We made glory rain,” exulted Sarah Smith. The following year, 2012, saw a complete redesign of the art and the introduction of the Apocalyptic Cockroach. The Blattodea-inspired design was a tough sell to the rest of the team, said Sarah Smith, who described herself as a big Kafka fan. But James Smith confessed to being big on the idea; because of the central articulation of the rig and the way the machine moves, he always wanted to be a big bug. With the power metal couple behind the idea, the team grew to love it too. That sculpture was heavy, said James Smith, and loud. Made of scavenged metal (metal in all its forms is a central theme for this team), the corrugated top wasn’t made of the thinnest stock. Getting ready to take off from their roachy lair on race day, James Smith for a moment doubted the team’s ability to make it to the Plaza, much less the whole course. That year, they missed out on the Grand Championship, but took first place in the Corvallis race. In 2013, following the end of the world predicted by the Mayan calendar, the team reimagined the sculpture as the Postapocalyptic Cockroach, presenting a battered, rustier version that went on to

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SwediSh PancaKe BreaKFaSt Start your Memorial day, Monday, May 30, at the finish line of the Kinetic Grand Championship with breakfast at the Danish Lodge, 430 Ocean Ave., Ferndale. The menu includes Svenske pancakes, sausages, apple sauce, orange juice and coffee. Breakfast is $10/$5 for children aged 3 to 12 and benefits the Vasa Order of America, Balder Lodge #343.

win in Klamath Falls. The team redesigned again in 2014, emerging as Drilling for Glory, an ersatz earth-moving machine with a large painted styrofoam drill out front. The rig was pared down to about 2,000 lbs., pilots included – “a ton of fun,” quipped James Smith. The team clinched the Grand Championship for a second time that year, and then again in 2015, scoring back-to-back victories. But their biggest victory last year, to hear the team tell it, was getting to give back and help their mentor Beidleman out of a jam when his wheel “tacoed,” folding in on itself. The Fugitives, having just upgraded their wheels from the standard 26-inch bicycle size to 29-inchers, was able to provide Beidleman with spares. “Our parts were interchangeable with his,” said James Smith, “since we basically copied his design.” The Tempus Fugitives believe in payback and paying it forward. This year, they have been sharing their central articulation technology with another team. Older racers, including Beidleman and Flatmo, have dubbed them the next generation, said the team, and they’re working hard to carry the torch set ablaze by their predecessors. To that end, they have themselves spawned the next generation – both literally and figuratively – as the Smith kids, Nadia,

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11, and Everett, 8, spearhead the Kinetic Bandit Society, a team of forest animals comprised of Kinetic orphans like themselves who spend their springs doing their homework in the shop and their summers travelling to races. Now in their eighth year racing, the team has again reimagined themselves, right on schedule, as the Tempus Fugitorium, a stylized vardo (Romani wagon) that the team describes as “a travelling collection of curiosities,” “spellbinding, intriguing” and “unique.” The chassis is roofed in wood slats this time, and as the team interview wrapped up, various members were discussing how and where to attach curtains. There’s more to the race than just speed and endurance, sculpture and engineering, though, and the team has also been gathering since January to make some spectacular bribes to delight judges, volunteers and race dignitaries (though not this incorruptible reporter – yet). Pit crew member Jessica Davis pointed out that part of their race philosophy is just to create art and to give art, creating joy for other people. The Tempus Fugitives are acing again this weekend; “that’s how we roll,” said Sarah Smith. Be prepared for them to tear up the course in the Tempus Fugitorium. But you’ll miss them if you don’t get to the race in time.

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Political diviSionS exPlored Practical ways to unite a divided country will be explored at Lifetree Café on Sunday, May 29 at 7 p.m. The program, titled “Can This Union Be Saved: A Marriage Counselor’s Advice for Our Divided Country,” features a filmed interview with Denny Howard, a marriage counselor who shares how the strategies employed to help estranged couples may work with those who have divergent political views. During the program, participants will have the opportunity to share their political views while establishing common ground with people holding opposing views. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located at Campbell Creek Connexion on the corner of Union and 13th streets, Arcata. (707) 672-2919, bobdipert@hotmail.com

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BLUE LAKE – For over 40 years, Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre has engaged performers the world over in a specialized training program that calls upon students to explore and expand the possibilities of theatre. The Professional Training Program (PTP) has over 1,000 alumni from 41 different countries. Join the graduating PTP class as they present their culminating work in The Finals Thursday, May 26 through Saturday, May 28 at 8 p.m. in Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The international theatre-makers devise and perform an evening of 10-minute plays born out of their passionate engagement with the work of ensemble theatre-making. After a year of physical and vocal training, research in mask and traditional popular theatre styles, as well as extensive improvisational exploration, these artists’ common aim is to move an audience into the realm of the imagined — to inspire, to entertain, and to transform. At The Finals, the audience is cast as the ultimate instructor. Receiving a “report card” with their ticket, audience members are asked to reflect, in grades and comments, their response to the work they see on stage. But it is in the audience’s enthusiasm (or lack thereof!) that the students receive their most authentic and telling grade. The international ensemble of artists will travel to the

‘The Lost World’ en plein air HumbolDt-Del norte FIlm commIssIon

EUREKA – The Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission invites you to Sequoia Park, 3550 W St. in Eureka, for the first 2016 Movies in the Park outdoor movie screening on Saturday, May 28. The free event starts at 7 p.m. with a DJ, continues with Loony Toons cartoons, and the feature film starting at dusk, around 8:45 p.m. Continuing the celebration of 100 years of filmmaking in the Redwood Region, the first film will be The Lost World: Jurassic Park, which features filming locations in Humboldt

Arcata, McKinleyville and Six Rivers Charter High School arts programs, and district initiatives related to 21st century learning and career/college planning, training and transition. “Local support for the center is a win for the arts and the community,” said Mary Virnoche, an ArMack Orchestra student parent and resident of the neighborhood that hosts the AHS Fine Arts Center. “So many of our kids come alive in producing and supporting music, theatre and visual arts. It is a joy to see them in a space that supports their passion for the arts.” The ribbon cutting takes place at the entrance of the AHS Fine Arts Center at 1720 M St. Students and alumni will be performing in multiple venues and practice spaces in the facility. Student ambassadors will lead small group tours through the facility. Guests may also enjoy a showcase of visual art and refreshments in the reception area and patio. The open house will be followed at 7 p.m. by Spring Showcase featuring performances by the Arcata High School Choir, Arcata High School Madrigal Choir, the ArMack Jazz Band and the ArMack Orchestra. Admission is free.

Arcata Arts Institute. “I had tears in my eyes the first time I stepped foot on the main stage – this is a dream realized for our students, teachers and community members.” The center is home to a 450-seat theatre, a black box theatre, a dance studio, five soundproof practice rooms, a digital audio studio, visual arts exhibition spaces and other facilities, including a commercial kitchen. “This region of Northern California offers limited venues for the performing arts, and even fewer with this variety and level of design and technological sophistication,” said Melanie Zapper, performing arts instructor. The center was largely funded by the 2010 Bond Measure Q. The post-bond planning stages required hundreds of hours of technology and teaching staff time researching state-of-the-art facilities, technologies and professional practices, as well as reviewing teaching and learning objectives. The plan that developed aligns the facility with industry and Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) standards, the California Blueprint for Creative Schools, curricula of

and Del Norte counties, will be the first film in the fourth season of this community event series. In the film, John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) summons chaos theorist Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) to his home with some startling information -- while nearly everything at his Jurassic Park had been destroyed, his engineers happened to have a second site, where other dinosaurs were kept in hiding. It seems the dinosaurs on the second island are alive and well and even breeding; and Hammond wants Malcolm to observe and document the

reptiles before Hammond’s financiers can get to them. Dress warmly and arrive starting at 7 p.m. to enjoy music provided by a DJ and find a place on the lawn for blankets and lawn chairs. Popcorn, candy, and refreshments will be available by small donation. There will be an information table set up onsite with Film Commission volunteers answering ques-

tions about the nonprofit organization’s mission of promoting film in the Redwood Region and the services offered to film productions. For more information contact the Film Commission at (707)443-4488 or info@filmhumboldtdelnorte.org. Further information can also be found on the Film Commission’s Facebook page.

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ARCATA – The newest arts venue in Northern California will open its doors to the public on Friday, June 3 at 5 p.m. with a ribbon cutting, tours and reception. The AHS Fine Arts Center, located on the Arcata High School campus, is a state-of-the-art performing and visual arts teaching and learning facility. “It was pretty amazing to finally have a real theatre to perform in,” said Kahvi Zvaleko-Garrett, a Six Rivers Charter High School junior. “It was liberating to be able to move freely throughout the space, and feel expansive, without feeling cramped by other cast members or equipment.” Zvaleko-Garrett played the lead in the center’s inaugural musical Chicago. While the new facility was under construction, student arts groups practiced anywhere they could find space – from the library to the wrestling room. “This is one of the most advanced arts venues on the North Coast,” said Anne Bown-Crawford, director of the

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MAKING THE GRADE Dell’Arte’s graduating Professional Training Program class presents The Finals this weekend, inviting the audience to grade their performances. photo by ArniStA photogrAphy community of Rio Dell for Dell’Arte’s annual Rural Residency Program when the The Finals closes. Over a twoweek period, they will engage the community in workshops and community building, creating a final performance inspired by “place” with the people who live there. The performance event in Rio Dell will take place on Wednesday, June 8, at 6 p.m. at Fireman’s Park, sponsored by Eagle Prairie Arts District. The show is free and open to the public. All performances are pay-what-you-can. Reservations are highly encouraged; call the box office at (707) 6685663 ext. 120 or visit dellarte.com.

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BOOKS ARE SO NOT BOGUS Dell’Arte’s Jeesun Choi, above, and Grayson Bradshaw, below, co-present a most excellent free reading program at the Eureka library today. Submitted photo HumbolDt lIterAcy Project

EUREKA – All are welcome to Becky and Leroy’s Excellent Reading Adventure, a free, one-hour, interactive storytelling show for families with young children, today, May 25 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Eureka Main Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. The event is conceived and presented by second year Dell’Arte MFA students Grayson Bradshaw and Jeesun Choi, and produced in collaboration with Humboldt Literary Project and the library. “Becky” and “Leroy” will lead the audience through a series of exciting adventures, games, arts and crafts and book reading. The show will bring the children and parents to their feet to experience how reading is an active engagement of the imagination. Library programs are free and accessible to people with disabilities; please contact the library if you require assistance. For more information, call (707) 269-1910 or visit humlib.org

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BiG DiFFERENCE Umpqua Bank, represented by Commercial Banking Manager Evelyn Giddings and Greg Bowen, Vp, Credit Solutions for Northern California recently presented Heidi Moore, coordinator of Decade of Difference and Garry T. Eagles, superintendent of Humboldt County Schools, with a big check in the amount of $5,000. The funds benefit the Decade of Difference innovate! Business Challenge [see below]. Photo courtesy humboldt county office of education

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SWEET & SpiCy Eureka Natural Foods store manager Ray Markland, left, recently presented a check in the amount of $513.20 to the Rising Stars Foundation. The amount represents the proceeds from the sixth annual Salsa Competition’s “Most Marketable Salsa.” The winning salsa, “Cha Cha Char Salsa,” was created last fall by students from South Bay School with their mentor chef Michael Maschmeier. Eureka Natural Foods produced and sold the salsa through the holidays, with a commitment to donate 100 percent of the sales to the nonprofit foundation, which recognizes excellence in local children. On hand to accept their sweet salsa earnings were two student members of the South Bay team, Nate Moreno and Randi Maveety, as well as Rising Stars Director Colleen Toste. The salsa competition is held at the Farmers’ Market on the Arcata plaza in October. humboldtrisingstars.org/events/salsa-competition Photo courtesy humboldt county office of education

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lack Dog Appreciation Month mix, based on her slender build, deep there are some good continues through Tuesday, chest and ability to fly across the play treats that come May 31, though the shelter is yard! Best guess would have Border with the training! closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Collie as the other ingredient in her All three of these nice girls Day, so don’t wait to come find your make-up. are spayed, microchipped, current on new best friend! Lightning is an affection- their vaccinations and available at the We have been highlightate young dog who knows Humboldt County Shelter, located at ing the male dogs, so now come, sit and shake and 980 Lycoming Ave. in McKinleyville. here are a few of the female will offer her paw in friend- The shelter is open Monday through black dogs. ship to any new people she Friday (except for Memorial Day). The longer resident in meets. She is enthuMore information is availthis group is Little Foot. We siastic but not out of able at (707) 840-9132. would call her a Pocket Pitcontrol at all. This In conjunction with tie, as she is a small version dog would make an the shelter’s Black Dog of a Pit Bull terrier mix. excellent Appreciation Month, She came in very shy but, with running partner for Redwood Pals is sponsorall the encouragement from her vol- some lucky person. ing a black dog sculpture unteer friends, has blossomed into Our newest available in the Kinetic Sculpture race a confident little dog. She loves to black dog is the beautiful this coming weekend. Look snuggle up and would love to have a and gentle Raven. Rafor Sparky, sporting a nice orperson all her own to show- Little Foot ven is a 2-year-old ange “Adopt Me” vest! er with affection. Little Foot Sparky may be accompaLabrador Retriever Raven nied at various times by some is about 3 years old. mix. She was very shy Lightof the black dogs that are available for at first but is quickly ning is one adoption or that have previously been learning how fun it can of our newer be to get out for walks and time adopted through the shelter or Redblack dogs. She in the play yard! Shelter staff wood Pals Rescue. If you have one of is about 2 years didn’t even recognize her as those pups, feel free to email us at redold and lives up the same dog after a few days woodpaldrescue@gmail.com to find out where you can join the parade! to her name in in the Adoptable wing. Either way, look for Sparky on the terms of her runThis is a nice dog that walks ning speed. We gently on the leash, plays a low plaza Saturday morning and support think this dog may actualkey game of fetch and loves to dog rescue through the shelter and ly have Greyhound in her learn new things, especially if Redwood Pals. Proud supporter of Dogtown and animal rescues

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from across the county were challenged to create business start-up ideas and submit 60- to 90-second video-based elevator pitches. Judges reviewed and scored all the videos to select 40 top ideas which moved into Phase Two. These 40 semi-finalists were challenged to develop viable business models, identify their target markets and calculate how to make their ideas profitable by answering 13 key business plan questions. Judges were tasked with selecting five student projects to present in a “Shark Tanklike” experience as they competed for cash awards. Local experts volun-

panel of five judges, included Greg Bowen, vice president of Credit Solutions for Northern California at Umpqua Bank; Rosa Dixon, co-owner of Natural Decadence; Mary Keene, founder of Cypress Grove; Steve O’Meara, owner of Kokatat and Tom Tellez, owner of Wallace & Hinz. In the end, Alejandro Ramirez, a freshman at Fortuna High School, won with IMPRYM Brand Clothing, a streetwear-style clothing line. He won $2,500 in cash and a $1,200 media package. The remaining four concepts were runner-ups and received funding: • Blaine Bryant of Fortuna High – Bryant Welding: $2,125 cash and $700 media. • Henry Wotherspoon of Eureka High – Fly By: $1,625 cash and $700 media. • Enrique Lopez of Ferndale High – Enrique Lopez Photography: $1,000 cash and $700 media. • Patsy Frage and Jack Ruby of Arcata High – Carnaval Bakery: $1,000 cash. For more information, contact Karen Brooks at (707) 445-7563, kbrooks@ humboldt.k12.ca.us, or visit decadeofdifference.org.

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MACK TOWN – The loud explosion of cannon fire will fill the air in McKinleyville on Thursday morning, May 26 from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. as part of the 16th Annual Civil War Days being held at McKinleyville Middle School (MMS). Eighth graders, who have been studying the Civil War in Social Studies this year, will be active presenters and participants in this special event that will include live cannon fire handled by volunteers from The Comstock Civil War Reenactors. The reenactment group is made up of volunteers who want to help students and the public understand how the war affected common citizens of the time. Students will visit a variety of workshops and demonstrations put on by the Reenactors, including the history of women, home life, civil war artillery, cannons and the life of the soldier. “This special event is an extension to our work in the classroom,” said Thomas Nelson, MMS eighth grade Social Studies teacher. “We have been doing the Civil War Days for nearly 20 years.

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McKINLEYVILLE – The McKinleyville Lions Club is currently working on a fundraising project to secure funds to purchase Spot Vision screening equipment. For the last two years, the club has provided Spot Vision screenings free of charge at local schools and other venues by reserving the Welch Allyn Spot Vision screener owned by the District 4-C2 Lions and shared by seven clubs in the Humboldt region. The Spot device can detect myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), anisometropia (unequal refractive power), astigmatism (blurred vision/eye structure problems), strabismus (eye misalignment) and anisocoria (pupil size deviations) in individuals of all ages and is proven to be helpful in early detection of vision issues in young children. Infants as young as six months of age can also be screened, as this equipment does not require personal contact or verbal interaction. Screenings with the Spot device can be completed in just a

We have made changes over the years and for the last three years we actually have students camp out in the classrooms. It is hilarious to watch them do guard duty!” Eighth graders will fill out dance cards in preparation for the Blue and Gray Ball to be held Thursday afternoon in the middle school Multi-Purpose Room. The students have been learning the waltz and the Virginia Reel, along with other period dances in their P.E. classes over the last two months. Girls are encouraged to dress up in period costumes or long skirts while boys will be wearing military or formal dress appropriate for the era. The eighth graders will also participate in a battle marching tournament on Thursday, complete with costumes, unit flags and officers. The winning contingents will bring honor and points to their army. Members of the public who wish to assist with the event or donate bottled water, Safeway gift cards or snacks can contact the school office at (707) 839-1508. For security reasons, all visitors must check in with the office.

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11 and 18. With the purchase of their own equipment, their goal is to establish a screening routine with the schools and daycare centers in the area. As the equipment and supplies total over $8,000, they are asking for support from the community. Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, 550 South G St., Arcata, holds Pints for Nonprofits all day Saturday, May 28 and Clam Beach Tavern, 4611 Central Ave., McKinleyville, holds a Pints for Nonprofits on Saturday, June 4 from 2 to 10 p.m. One dollar from every pint sold those days will go toward the equipment purchase. Learn more about Spot vision screening at spotvisionscreening.com. The McKinleyville Lions Club next meets Wednesday, May 25 at 6 p.m. at the Village Pantry in Valley West, Arcata for a no-host dinner. For more information, contact President Bob Wainwright at (707) 839-3768. e-clubhouse.org/sites/ mckinleyville, facebook.com/ McKinleyvilleLionsClub

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L EGAL N OTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 16-00315 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SIx50 prOdUCTIONS 1090 yAMAhA plACE MCkINlEyvIllE, CA 95519 NEAl A. NArAyAN 1090 yAMAhA plACE MCkINlEyvIllE, CA 95519 This business is conducted by: An Individual S/NEAl A. NArAyAN, OwNEr This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on mAy 5, 2016 KELLy E. SANDERS SC DEPUTy CLERK 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 16-00343 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: hUMBOldT COUNTy CANNABIS ChAMBEr OF COMMErCE 417 2Nd ST. #201 EUrEkA, CA 95501 pO BOx 4553 ArCATA, CA 95518 ChrISTINA dEgIOvANNI 100 wAgONjACk lN ArCATA, CA 95521 AllISON EdrINgTON 155 hANSEN dr. FOrTUNA, CA 95540 dANIEllE BUrkhArT 121 wEST CEdAr ST. EUrEkA, CA 95501 This business is conducted by: A General Partnership S/ChrISTINA dEgIOvANNI, FOUNdEr This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on mAy 19, 2016 KELLy E. SANDERS lh DEPUTy CLERK 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 16-00323 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: vyANET SECUrITy 410 Sw COlUMBIA ST., STE. 120 BENd, Or 97702 vyANET OpErATINg grOUp, INC. Or16954117 CA-3215641 410 Sw COlUMBIA ST., STE. 120 BENd, Or 97702 This business is conducted by: A Corporation S/TrACy jONES, prESIdENT This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on mAy 10, 2016 KELLy E. SANDERS AS DEPUTy CLERK 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15

CITATION FOr pUBlICATION UNdEr wElFArE ANd INSTITUTIONS COdE SECTION 294

Case Name: NITAh IrENE NElSON, AkA: BABy gIrl NElSON Case No.: jv160060 1. To Steven Shockley and anyone claiming to be a parent of Nitah Irene Nelson, aka: Baby Girl Nelson born on 3/14/2016 at St. Joseph Hospital, Eureka, CA. 2. A hearing will be held on July 27, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 7 located at Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, CA 95501, Juvenile Division, 2nd floor. 3. At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer. 4. The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all your parental rights to the child will be terminated. 5. you have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you. 6. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final. 7. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present. ATTORNEy FOR: CHILD WELFARE SERVICES JEFFREy S. BLANCK, COUNTy COUNSEL #115447 SETH LICHENSTEIN-HILL, DEPUTy COUNTy COUNSEL #266108 825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 (707) 445-7236 DATE: mAy 10, 2016 Clerk, by Kim m. Bartleson, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8 Deputy OrdEr TO ShOw CAUSE FOr ChANgE OF NAME jONAThON M. h. jAppOrT SUpErIOr COUrT OF CAlIFOrNIA COUNTy OF hUMBOldT CASE NO. Cv160394 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner JONATHON m. H. JAPPORT has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JONATHON mICHAEL HOWARD JAPPORT to Proposed name JONATHON HOWARD CLOWER. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interest-

ed in this matter appear before this court, located at 825 5th Street, Eureka, California, at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the application 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. Date: July 1, 2016 Time: 1:45 p.m. Dept.: 8 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a 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: mad River Union. Date: mAy 12, 2016 DALE A. REINHOLTSEN Judge of the Superior Court 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15

OrdEr TO ShOw CAUSE FOr ChANgE OF NAME MOrgAN dUNCAN SUpErIOr COUrT OF CAlIFOrNIA COUNTy OF hUMBOldT CASE NO. Cv160389 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner mORGAN DUNCAN has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: mORGAN CLARA DUNCAN to Proposed name mORGAN CLARA KELLEy. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court, located at 825 5th Street, Eureka, California, at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the application 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. Date: July 1, 2016

Time: 1:45 p.m. Dept.: 8 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a 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: mad River Union. Date: mAy 12, 2016 DALE A. REINHOLTSEN Judge of the Superior Court 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15

NOTICE OF pETITION TO AdMINISTEr ESTATE OF lINdA gABrIEl CASE NO.: pr160154 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LINDA JOAN GABRIEL A petition for probate has been filed by: SARAH mcGAHA in the Superior Court of California, County of HUmBOLDT. The Petition for Probate requests that: SARAH mcGAHA 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 any 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: June 16, 2016 Time: 2:00 Pm Dept.: 8 Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, CA, 95501. 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 formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petittion or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the petitioner: JASON J. EADS STOKES, HAmER, KIRK & EADS, LLP 381 BAySIDE RD., STE. A ARCATA, CA 95521 (707) 822-1771 5/25, 6/1, 6/8

AMENdEd NOTICE TO CrEdITOrS (prOB C §§ 19040(b), 16052) SUpErIOr COUrT OF CAlIFOrNIA, COUNTy OF hUMBOldT george B. Stiglich, decedent and settlor of the gEOrgE B. STIglICh ANd lEAh l. STIglICh lIvINg TrUST created december 16, 2005 Case No.: pr160134 Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent, who died on may 11, 2015, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, at 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, CA 95501, and mail a copy to Kim Scott Stiglich, successor trustee of the George B. Stiglich and Leah L. Stiglich 2005 Living Trust dated December 16, 2005, care of William G. Bertain, as trustee of the trust dated December 16, 2005 wherein the decedent was the surviv-

ing settlor, at 1310 Sixth Street, within the later of four months after April 27, 2016 (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. Filed: may 19, 2016 William G. Bertain, Attorney for Successor Trustee Kim Scott Stiglich WILLIAm G. BERTAIN SBN 70163 ATTORNEy AT LAW 1310 SIXTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 5/25, 6/1, 6/8

CITy OF ArCATA lEgAl NOTICE AdOpTION OF OrdINANCE NO. 1475 I hereby certify that at a regular meeting held on April 20, 2016, the Arcata City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1475, summarized below, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of Arcata and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, at which time the reading in full thereof was unanimously waived and approval granted for reading the ordinance by title only. Ordinance No. 1475 was passed and adopted at a regular City Council meeting held on may 18, 2016, by the following vote: AyES: Winkler, Pitino, Pereira, Ornelas, Wheetley. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. Bridget Dory, City Clerk, City of Arcata Summary of Ordinance No. 1475 This ordinance will amend the retirement contract between the City of Arcata and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) so that members of the Arcata Police Association, and management/ mid-management/Confidential employees will pay an additional 1.0% (for a total of 1.5%) of PERS reportable compensation towards the City’s CalPERS employer contribution. The full text of Ordinance No. 1475 is avail-

able for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, Arcata, California, monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The ordinance will take effect June 17, 2016, By ORDER OF THE CITy COUNCIL OF THE CITy OF ARCATA. Dated: may 18, 2016. Bridget Dory, City Clerk, City of Arcata 5/25 NOTICE TO CONTrACTOrS FOr jOlly gIANT dAM prOjECT 2016 Engineers Estimate $135,000 The City of Arcata is soliciting bids for the modification of the spillways to Jolly Giant Dam. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City manager, 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521. The WORK consists of modifications to an existing earthen dam in the Arcata Community Forest, and requires furnishing all labor, supervision, incidentals, testing, equipment, materials and performing all work required to make those improvements. The WORK consists of, but is not limited to excavation, forming, placing of rebar and sub drainage pipes, shotcreting of new spillway channel, excavating down to undisturbed soil and placing of City supplied 36 inch reinforced concrete pipe connected to one existing and two new drainage structures with fittings and appurtenances in the City of Arcata, Califorina. Sealed bids will be received until 2:30 p.m. on june 21, 2016, at which time they will be transferred to the City Council Chambers where they will be publicly opened and read aloud by the City Engineer or his designated representative. Said bids will be referred to the Arcata City Council for consideration at their next regularly scheduled meeting on or after July 6th, 2016. Questions regarding the project may be directed to, or a site tour may be arranged, by contacting the Arcata Engineering department at 825-2174. Bids received after the specified opening time will not be considered. The bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of his bid. CONTRACTOR shall possess a Class “A” license at the time this contract is bid or a combination of classes required

by the categories and type of work included in this contract. This CONTRACT is subject to State contract non-discrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND PROPOSAL forms for bidding this PROJECT can be obtained at the office of the City manager, 736 “F” Street, Arcata, CA 95521, (contact Contracts and procurement Specialist – harold Miller (707) 8252101) upon payment of a printing service charge in the following amount: The printing service charge amount of $25.00 shall not be refundable, plus a shipping and handling fee of $50.00 is required for mailing of PLANS and SPECIFICATIONS. Checks shall be made payable to the City of Arcata and shall be mailed or delivered in person to the Contracts and Procurement Specialist, City manager’s Office, City of Arcata, 736 “F” Street, Arcata, CA, 95521 The Contract Documents may be examined after may 16th 2016, at the following locations: • City of Arcata, City Hall, 736 “F” Street, Arcata, CA 95521; • Humboldt Builder’s Exchange, 624 “C” Street, Eureka, CA 95501 • City of Arcata, Engineering Department , 525 9th Street, Arcata, CA 95521 The City of Arcata hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. Pursuant to Section 1733 of the Labor Code, the Director of California Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of wages. Bidders should contact the Department of Industrial Relations at (415) 703-4281 for General Prevailing Wage Rates on specific job classifications. Future effective wage rates, which have been predetermined, are on file with the California Department of Industrial

Relations. Bidders are advised that if they intend to use a craft or classification not on file in the general wage determinations, they may be required to pay the wage rate of that craft of classification most closely related to it as shown in the general determinations. The above project is subject to uniform construction cost accounting procedures as set forth in the California Public Contracts Code, Section 22000 et seq., the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act. All bidders shall be licensed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. ––––––––––––––––––––– Harold miller, Contracts & Procurement Specialist 5/25, 6/1 may 18, 2016 lEgAl NOTICE hUMBOldT BAy MUNICIpAl wATEr dISTrICT NOTICE OF pUBlIC hEArINg The Humboldt Bay municipal Water District (HBmWD) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 9th, 2016, at 10:00 am, at the District Office, 828 7th Street in Eureka. The meeting will include discussion on the HBmWD 2015 Urban Water management Plan (UWmP). The UWmP was prepared for the State of California Department of Water Resources in accordance with the California Urban Water management Planning Act of 1983 (AB 797) (UWmP Act) as amended and the Water Conservation Bill of 2009. The UWmP will establish HBmWD’s compliance with California Water Code, Division 6, Part 2.6, for all urban water suppliers who provide municipal water to more than 3,000 customers or supply its customers with more than 3,000 acrefeet of water. The UWmP describes the District’s water supplies and conservation efforts. The purpose is to ensure that adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future demands over a 20-year planning horizon. Plans are available for public review at the District Office. Please direct comments or questions to: Paul Helliker, General manager PO Box 95 Eureka CA 95502 (707) 443-5018 Fax (707) 443-5731 5/25 office@hbmwd.com

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SMITH RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA – About 20 miles upstream from where the Smith River empties into the Pacific, on a plateau above the river’s pristine emerald green waters, there’s a muddy bog populated by a strange, hauntingly beautiful plant called Darlingtonia californica, also known as the cobra lily. The greenish, purply cobra lily is aptly named, as it looks like a cobra rearing its head, about to strike and inject its deadly venom. The plant even has a leaf that looks like a forkedFEED ME The cobra lily, found in parts of Northern California and Southern Oregon, is carnivorous.

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tongue. The bog, up a short path off Highway 199 in Del Norte County, is home to thousands of these cobra lilies, which are surrounded by towering pines, lupine and, during a recent visit, blooming azaleas. But the cobra lilies have a characteristic none of the other plants along the trail have – they’re carnivorous. If they could eat you, they would, but so far they’ve only evolved to feast on flies and little bugs, which give the lilies some of the nutrients found in short supply in the serpentine soil in which they grow. Even though the cobra lily looks like it’s about to strike its prey, it actually stands still and lures its victims through trickery and entrapment. A fly will smell a lily’s sweet nectar and enter the flower’s “mouth,” which pro-

vides an opening into the plant’s hollow interior. The fly looks up inside the plant and sees a bright light shining through the cobra lily’s translucent, bulbous head. The fly propels toward the light to escape, only to discover it’s been tricked. The struggle continues, as the fly tries to navigate to safety, but the downward-facing hairs inside make escape futile. Eventually, the fly gets tired, drops down into a little reservoir of water below and dies. The cobra lily then slowly consumes its meaty meal, and awaits its next victim. The Darlingtonia Trail is located on Highway 199 at milepost 17.9, between Panther Flat Campground and Grassy Flat Campground. The trail is short, about 1,000 feet and mostly flat.

don’t bet your boat that the goat won’t bloat! The following is a revised article that was printed in The Arcata Eye several years ago but is applicable today. It is not intended to replace veterinary care; please consult your veterinarian.

ple wildflower in the pea family. It grows pretty much everywhere, especially in fields, and climbs on tendrils. If you paid attention in your nutrition class, you know that peas are legumes and legumes can give hat a beautiful spring we you gas! And gas up your goats too. just had and it looks like Every year, I receive frantic summer will be gorgeous phone calls from friends or their as well! Our fourth-highfriends asking me what est rainfall year on reto do. It is usually evecord has brought rening and they just got cord-breaking wildflower home from work and, sightings. Allergy sufferof course, the veterinarers hate it. Wildflower enian is gone. They call me thusiasts love it. because, for the most a way wiTh part, between Doggo my I even had blue pimpernel show up in the Great Pyrenees and myyard this year. Contrary self, we manage to keep Marna Powell to its more familiar scarour goats alive and well. let (orange) cousin, blue is rare in So here’s what happens. You the west and I haven’t seen it here leave in the morning and your goat at home in three years. My goats is happily munching on all the lovely lush wildflowers in the field. think they hit pay dirt! Not so rare in Humboldt County You come home and the poor goat is vetch. Vetch is a lovely pink/pur- can’t move, it’s so bloated it literal-

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ly looks and feels like it will burst. Its stomach is huge and hard. In the best case scenario, the goat is still conscious and standing. In the worst, well … frothy bloat can kill an otherwise healthy goat. What happened and what do you do? What happened is that Goaty is not used to eating rich legume food all at once. Think what would happen if you never ate a bean or cabbage in your life and then you overate mass quantities of cabbage and beans. The goat — especially if it is a young goat — has not yet built up the stomach enzymes to be able to handle all that potential flatulence! What to do? Hopefully, Goaty is still standing or you can get it to its feet. Drench the goat with a half pint of vegetable oil. You can add a couple of teaspoons of turpentine to help break up the gas. Use a turkey baster if that’s all you have, and slowly and carefully force the goat to drink.

Rub Goaty’s belly all over and get it moving! Walk your goat, rub its belly, and hope for the best. The worst-case scenario involves a surgical remedy that I am not qualified to share publicly. Ask your vet. It’s not pretty or easy but the goat will die anyway, so at that point you have nothing to lose but to puncture the secret spot and release the gas. How do you prevent this scenario to begin with? Don’t immediately put your goat into a fresh, lush pasture. Cut small quantities (start with an armload) of vetch and other wildflowers and increase the amount every day until the goat leaves a little. This will allow it to build up the stomach enzymes necessary to accommodate the new diet. When you are sure it can handle it, then you can turn it loose in his field of dreams and you and Goaty will have many happy years together!

late bloomers The peak of North Coast rhododendron bloom time is mid-to-late April, but some wonderful blooms reach their peak now. The Eureka Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society invites rhody enthusiasts to enter their late bloomers in a mini-show at the Thursday, May 26 meeting at the Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. A potluck dinner starts at 6, the show at 7 p.m. To participate in the potluck, call (707) 443-1291 so adequate seating and buffet table space are provided. Those bringing blooms to share but not participating in the potluck should arrive at 6:45 p.m. A few minutes will be taken to provide information on how to judge a bloom, and then all participants will become the judges. There are nine categories: Lepidote species; Elepidote species; hybrids by color (red, pink, white, purple/lavender/blue, yellow/ orange/apricot and bicolor) and fragrance. The blue ribbon winner in each of nine categories receives $25; the best of show, $100. There is no entry fee, but winners must be members. (707) 443-1291, (707) 443-0604 birding field trip Redwood Region Audubon Society sponsors a free public field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, May 28. Bring your binoculars and have a great morning birding! Meet leader Keith Slauson in the parking lot at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine. Trip ends around 11 a.m. dune clean-up Help rid the beach and dunes of trash with PacOut Green Team and Friends of the Dunes on Saturday, May 28. Meet at 8:45 a.m. at the sixth pull-out as you head south on Samoa Peninsula from the Samoa Bridge. The clean-up begins at 9 a.m. and lasts one hour. (707) 444-1397,

csa in the city Secure your farm share from the Bayside Park Farm before vegetable harvesting begins. Enjoy 21 weeks, from June through October, of fresh organic produce grown with care by local farmers. Each farm share costs $450 and each week’s box of produce will feed about three or four people; that’s about $22 a week. Bayside Park Farm is a two-acre vegetable farm in Arcata’s Bayside Park on Old Arcata Road. The farm has been operated since 1993 by blossoming student farmers. To buy a share in your community organic farm, contact the Arcata Recreation Division office at (707) 822-7091. Shares can also be purchased online at cityofarcata.org/ departments/parks-recreation. (615) 427-9372, baysideparkfarm@cityofarcata.org

jess@friendsofthedunes.org arcata forest workday The City of Arcata’s Environmental Services Department and the Humboldt Trails Council’s Volunteer Trail Stewards invite you to a volunteer work day in the Arcata Community Forest on Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers meet at 9 a.m. at the upper 14th Street parking lot in Redwood Park, up from the corner of 14th and Union Streets. Participants will remove trash from illegal campsites and do some general trail maintenance in the forest. Please be sure to wear a long sleeve shirt, work pants and boots and bring rain gear and water. Gloves, tools, snacks and beverages will be provided. (707) 8252163, eservices@cityofarcata.org marsh tour Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) sponsors a free tour of the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, May 28 at 2 p.m. Meet leader Ken Burton at the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute walk focusing on the birds, plants, and ecology of the Marsh. Loaner binoculars available with photo ID. (707) 826-2359 slo-speed marsh tour On Tuesday, May 31 at 2 p.m., Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) sponsors a free tour for those who love the Marsh and want to enjoy seeing it at a slower pace than regular Saturday tours. The tour will last 90 minutes across even, level ground and is suitable to attendees of all ages who want to learn and like camaraderie. Meet leaders John DeMartini and Jane Wilson at the first parking lot on South I Street in from Samoa Boulevard. This tour is held the last Tuesday of each month, come rain, shine, or wind. (707) 826-2359

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