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County may fund effort to combat sex trafficking Daniel Mintz Mad RiveR Union

HUMBOLDT – A proposal to fund research and education on sex trafficking will be part of the Board of Supervisors’ upcoming budget deliberations. The increasingly talked-about issue of human trafficking was discussed at the June 5 Board of Supervisors meeting as a draft of the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 was presented. During a public comment session, Lelehenia Du Bois, who chairs the Human Trafficking Committee of the county’s Human Rights Commission, requested $21,000 for a fund that would be managed by the Humboldt Area Foundation. The funding would be used for gathering information and advancing education about local sex trafficking. She proposed the county’s cannabis excise tax revenue as a funding source. Du Bois said that “Humboldt has a unique issue for being the epicenter of the drug war” and lacks “effective information” on human trafficking. Research and education that’s “based on our unique circumstances in Humboldt” is needed, she continued. Du Bois read a letter from a former Humboldt State University student who has organized gatherings of local agencies that address “intimate partner violence.” The letter states that during the July 2017 gathering, “The main conversations at the roundtable were about sex trafficking in Humboldt County.” The agencies field “frequent calls” asking for help and due to lack of resources, are “at a loss for ways to address the issue.” The letter details the results of research on the prevalence of sex trafficking: From last October to November, there were 697 hotline calls to Humboldt Domestic Violence Services and 85 of them were from “survivors of sex trafficking,” a 15 percent increase from the previous year. Seventy-two of the calls represented “ongoing sex trafficking cases.” Sister Star of Sisters of the Valley, a Central Valley commune that takes a spiritual approach to medicinal cannabis production, related her childhood experience of TRAFFICKING

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‘Village’ morphs, opposition adapts Student capacity cut 25 percent; buildings downsized & moved; HSU partners up; ACRH now emphasizes traffic, prevailing wage; more council meetings to come Kevin L. Hoover Mad RiveR Union

ARCATA –The City Council last week took up the matter of The Village student housing project. The project introduced to the council was heavily re-

vised from the proposal the Planning Commission had not approved. Along with physical changes to the buildings and layout, the operational paradigm shifted as well, with Humboldt State University announcing a

partnership with the developers under which the university would manage The Village. New Village version Village 3.0 represents a sweeping overhaul of the project, with changes intended to ameliorate shortcom-

VILLAGE 3.0 The Village that the City Council is considering represents the third version and the second significant revision. The project has gone from four three-story buildings housing 800 students to five buildings – three 2-story and two 3-story – housing 602 students. The project has been moved eastward away from Maple Lane to the west. Above, the building facing Maple Lane. Left, a landscaping map shows the new layout. Below, a simulation of the view from Maple Lane. More at cityofarcata.com. Images vIa cityofarcata.com

ings highlighted by critics. Changes include: • Capacity has been reduced from 700 (originally 800) to 602 students. • The number of housing units has been reduced from 240 to 152. • The project now consists of five buildings rather than four. • Three of the buildings have been reduced to two stories 35 feet in height. These are now located on the western side of the 11.3 acre Craftsmans Mall site facing the Westwood neighborhood. • The building parallel to Maple Lane has been moved eastward some 230 feet away from that Westwood street. • The two 3-story, 45 foot tall buildings are located on the east side, facing U.S. Highway 101. • The housing units have been redesigned as mostly 3- and 4-bedroom units with a kitchen and living area. Also included are study rooms, Internet cafés, multimedia presentation rooms and outside, a community garden. • Parking has been increased from 366 to 409 spaces. • There will also be 185 indoor bike parking spaces and 12 EV charging stations, plus a bus stop and trail connectivity. The trail will require partial vacation by the city of part of St. Louis Road. • The project would now be managed and supported by Humboldt State University – including service from HSU Police – as part of a partnership agreement. The partnership was announced in a letter by Humboldt State President Lisa Rossbacher. States a university press release, “Under the management agreement, AMCAL would provide funding for HSU to manage the facility. Students would be provided support and programming, and a full-time Residence Life Coordinator would live at the facility VILLAGE

Town grapples with best way to provide services, control its destiny Jack Durham Mad RiveR Union

MCKINLEYVILLE – An influential McKinleyville committee is seeking funding from the county as well as clarification regarding its legal authority. The five-year-old McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee (McKMAC) voted unanimously at its May 30 meeting to authorize its chair, John Corbett, to send a letter to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors asking for some money to fund the committee’s work. Part of that letter, Corbett said, will have to educate supervisors about McKinleyville‘s unique situation and why this committee plays an important part in the town’s governance. City services in a non-city As an unincorporated community, McKinleyville 2002 2nd Street Eureka, CA 95501 707-443-2122 www.eurekabrake.com • Certified Green Shop – the “Organic Mechanics” • Free Shuttle Service to Arcata & Eureka • Loaner cars upon availability • Full service auto repair & maintenance facility – We can handle all of your automotive needs • All makes & models: Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Volvo, Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Hybrid models and more receive is ad and Present th rvice or repair ny se $20 off a erspecial offersordiscounts. withoth Notvalid 018 ires 5/8/2 Offer exp

doesn’t have a city government, despite having more than 15,000 residents and a bustling commercial district. Services that would typically be provided by a city government are instead divvied up between the McKinleyville Community Services District (MCSD) and the County of Humboldt. The MCSD, which is controlled by a locally elected, five-member board, provides sewer, water, John streetlights, open space maintenance, parks and recreation in McKinleyville. The County of Humboldt provides road maintenance, drainage, planning services and police protection for McKinleyville. The county is overseen by the 5-member Board of Supervisors, with one of its members elected by the Fifth District, of which McKinleyville is a part. That

leaves McKinleyville with ballot-box influence over only one out of five of the supervisors who get to make planning decisions and decide how much is spent in Mack Town. In order to give McKinleyville a way to provide more input and help influence county services, the Board of Supervisors, led by Fifth District Supervisor Ryan Sundberg, created Corbett the McKMAC in 2012. Although it’s only an advisory committee, the McKMAC has been influential. It urged the Board of Supervisors to put Measure Z on the ballot. The sales tax measure passed and now funds more law enforcement officers and other public safety positions throughout Humboldt County, including in Mack Town. The committee MCKMAC

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LAXWORTHY Dignitaries cut the ribbon on new United Airlines service to Los Angeles at the California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport last week. Below right, a model plane with delectable treats served by the airport Ramone’s Bakery. Bottom right, arriving passengers who’d taken the first flight from LAX were received like heroes, and offered stylish tote bags. Photos by KLh | Union

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT Wellloved local musician and radio personality Gregg “Vinny” Devaney received treatment at UCSF Medical Center over the weekend, with his return planned for Tuesday. Striken with brain tumors, Gregg is being cared for by his wife, Kirsten Lindquist, left, and a number of friends in the community. The efforts are being coordinated on the “Love for Vinny” Facebook page, with regular health updates. Photo from the “Love for vinny” facebooK Page

Whiteside dismissal costing KHSU – backers bail, pledge drive cancelled as HSU responds was terminated in midKevin L. Hoover May. This was a personnel mad RiveR union ARCATA – Operators decision made after much won’t be sitting by at (707) consultation. For reasons 826-4805 any time soon, of confidentiality, and out because the regularly sched- of respect for our former uled June pledge drive for employee, we cannot disHumboldt State University cuss the details of personradio station KHSU 90.5 nel decisions. NevertheFM has been postponed, less, I recognize that we should have taken more possibly until August. The delay is apparently care to communicate with due to the controversy and our listeners and supportupheaval set off by the recent ers about this change. I apologize for not firing of longtime ensuring better Program and Opcommunication. erations Director “Our actions Katie Whiteside. “The adminishave triggered tration feels that speculation and this is a very painmany rumors ful time for everyabout KHSU, and one,” said KHSU some community Katie General Manager members have Whiteside Peter Fretwell. questioned what “The pledge drive is usually this change means for a celebration, and it’s just the future of the station. inappropriate at this time.” Please allow me this opporFollowing Whiteside’s tunity to provide additional termination, some sta- information and to correct tion underwriters have some misinformation. withdrawn their support, “First of all, Humboldt while some individual do- State University remains nors have stated that their committed to KHSU’s lopledges will be minimal or cal community programhalted altogether. ming. The University valThe June pledge drive ues KHSU as a vital public normally brings in about radio service for the com$20,000 to the station. munity and the region. Cancelled underwriting to- The station supports the tals about $17,500 so far, mission of the University with another 40 or so com- to educate, to promote unmunity members having derstanding of social, ecodropped their membership nomic, and environmental for a loss of about $8,000. issues, and to develop reMany have called for sponsible members of a diFretwell’s ouster and Wh- verse society. Even though iteside’s reinstatement as a specific programs may be condition of restoring their moved or changed from support. time to time, the University Neither of those wishes will continue to maintain appears likely to be fulfilled and strengthen KHSU’s at this time. Last Friday, unique programming. Craig Wruck, vice president “There has been specfor University Advance- ulation about moving the ment, emailed a response station. The KHSU studios to those who had inquired are moving to a different about Whiteside’s termina- location at HSU, the Feuertion and related issues. werker House located on Wruck’s statement: L.K. Wood Drive [sic] at “Thank you for your Library Circle. This move comments and concerns is necessary because the regarding KHSU. After University’s seismic retrodiscussions with members fit construction project is of the KHSU Community making the Theatre Arts Advisory Board, President building uninhabitable for Rossbacher has asked me a year or more. Improveto respond to your message ments are being made to and to reaffirm the Uni- Feuerwerker, including versity’s commitment to adding studio and control KHSU and diverse public spaces so that KHSU’s opradio for the North Coast. eration will continue with“As you are aware, our out interruption. KHSU is Program and Operations one of a number of UniDirector Katie Whiteside versity programs being dis-

placed by the construction. These moves are being paid for by the University as a part of the seismic retrofit project. It has not yet been decided whether KHSU will move back to Theater Arts following the construction there. “Some have wondered who ‘owns’ KHSU and who is responsible for running the station. Humboldt State University is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to operate KHSU as a public radio service and the University Advancement division of Humboldt State is responsible for the station. The University provides the studios, facilities, transmitters and other equipment required to operate the station and create its programming. From a financial perspective, the University covers about 44 percent of the cost of the station, listener supporters covers 24 percent, underwriting covers 19 percent and 13 percent comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. “The day-to-day management of the station is the responsibility of the general manager who reports to the vice president of University Advancement. The general manager and the chief engineer are employees of the University. Other station staff are employed by the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation. The KHSU Community Advisory Board is a group of volunteers representing the interests of the communities throughout KHSU’s broadcast area which provides the general manager with feedback on programming, policies and community outreach and helps to set station priorities. “I hope that this information is helpful. I realize that this change is difficult for people to understand, especially because of the need for confidentiality about the circumstances leading to the decision. Nevertheless, I hope that you will remain a listener and supporter of KHSU and join us in delivering diverse public radio for the North Coast.” Craig C. Wruck Vice President, University Advancement

Now you can ‘Fly Humboldt’ directly to Los Angeles Airport Fly Humboldt

HUMBOLDT – Elected officials, business and community leaders and the general public last week celebrated the launch of United Airlines new nonstop service from Humboldt County to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). “United is excited to connect Southern California with the Redwood Coast, with our new daily service between Los Angeles and Eureka,” said Ankit Gupta, United vice president of Domestic Network Planning. “United is California’s airline, connecting passengers from all over the Golden State to hundreds of destinations in our global and domestic networks.” United will provide the service with a 50-seat CRJ regional jet and will start with one flight per day as follows: Depart LAX 7:52 a.m. Arrive ACV 9:54 a.m. Depart ACV 10:40 a.m. Arrive LAX 12:27 p.m. “I am thrilled about our new non-stop service to Los Angeles. We have worked hard for many years to secure this service,” said Humboldt County Supervisor Virginia Bass. “I appreciate the broad support we have received from our community. I know this new partnership between the County of Humboldt, United Airlines, and Los Angeles International Airport will be successful.” “Los Angeles is excited about the new non-stop service between LAX and Humboldt County, which will allow travelers to move between the vistas of Northern California and the energy of Southern California in just under two hours,” said Trevor Daley, deputy executive director for External Affairs, Los Angeles World Airports. BAYSIDE PARK FARM SHARES The City of Arcata Parks & Recreation Division is accepting enrollment for Bayside Park Farm shares for Summer 2018. Bayside Park Farm, 930 Old Arcata Road, was the first CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm in Arcata, and has provided local, organic produce for 20 years. Farm share enrollment is available for weekly pickup beginning June 12. Full shares cost $450 for the season. The growing season lasts 21 weeks from June to November 2018. Early enrollment is encouraged as shares are limited. To enroll, visit cityofarcata.org/rec, or to register at the Recreation Division office at Arcata City Hall. Farm share payment plan options are available by calling (707) 822-7091.

“As someone who grew up in Humboldt and now lives in Los Angeles, I know that amazing beauty and incredible adventures that are available for travelers who head either way, and we are pleased that United Airlines is bringing these regions of the state closer together through this new service.” Recruiting and retaining air service has been a top focus of the Redwood Region Economic Development Commission (RREDC) since 2003. In 2011, RREDC joined with community members, businesses and organizations to create “Fly Humboldt,” a collaborative effort to increase air service and support our local airport. “We know that connecting with outside companies and markets is a key to the success of our local economy. We have and will continue to work hard to build local air service and build mutually beneficial

relationships with airlines and airports,” said Gregg Foster, executive director of RREDC. “I am grateful for the confidence shown and support received from both United Airlines and Los Angeles International Airport for this important new connection” In addition to supporting tourism, many larger employers have stated that connecting to Southern California will help them attract talent and access markets. “More flights in and out of our community allow our families to gather, businesses to remain successful, and our community to thrive,” said Mary Keehn, founder of Cypress Grove Chevre. “This success is the result of many businesses, institutions, and individuals coming together to make this happen. Our thanks to all for the great rallying of support and to United for their continued commitment to the community.”

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FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION AT SENIOR CENTERS The Humboldt Senior Resource Center (HSRC) will serve its Father’s Day celebration meal at the three Senior Dining Centers in Arcata, Eureka and Fortuna on Friday, June 15. At the Eureka Dining Center, the room will be decorated and door prizes will be given away. Guests can participate in a hat contest and listen to entertainment by LeAnne Morini from 11 to 11:30 a.m. The Arcata Dining Center will celebrate the day with cookies beginning at 10:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring a photo of their father or children to help celebrate the special day. At the Fortuna Dining Center, guests will enjoy music and decorations beginning at 11 a.m. Lunch service begins at 11:30 am at the Eureka and Arcata Dining Centers, and at noon at the Fortuna Dining Center. A special Father’s Day menu will be served at all three sites and features Roast Beef with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Garden Vegetables, Carrot Raisin Salad, and Bread Pudding. Low-fat or nonfat milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change without notice. For those age 60 and older, $3.50 is the suggested donation. No senior will be denied a meal if unable to donate. For those under 60, there is a $6 fee per meal. For reservations in Arcata: call Vanessa at (707) 8252027; Eureka: call Cathy at (707) 443-9747; Fortuna: call Launa at (707) 725-6245. For more information, contact Tasha Romo, Program Manager of Nutrition and Activities at (707) 443-9747 x1228.

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HUMBOLDT – With thousands of votes yet to be counted, the results of the race for Fifth District supervisor may not be known until the end of next week. The Election Night Final Report shows incumbent Ryan Sundberg trailing challenger Steve Madrone by a mere 33 votes. Madrone received 2,410 votes, or 50.25 percent, while Sundberg received 2,377 votes, or 49.56 percent. Still be to be counted are thousands of ballots that were mailed in, dropped off at polling locations or hand delivered to the Humboldt County Elections Office. County wide, there were a total of 11,122 uncounted ballots, including provisional ballots, as of Thursday, June 7. Steve County Clerk Madrone Kelly Sanders said that additional ballots may come in Friday, June 8, which is the deadline for receiving ballots postmarked on or before Election Day, June 6. Of the 11,112 ballots, 2,233 are from the sprawling Fifth District. Some of the ballots are from unincorporated areas such as Orick and rural communities outside of Hoopa, Willow Creek and Fieldbrook that have no polling places. The morning after Election Day, Sundberg, who is seeking a third term on the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, posted a message on Face-

book regarding the results. “Hello Friends and Family, after a up and down night, we are 33 votes behind at this point. Basically, anything could happen at this Ryan point since there Sundberg are still many ballots to count,” Sundberg wrote. “It will be extremely close regardless. Whatever happens, I have a great family and good friends that I am very grateful for. We gave this race our best effort so I am OK with whatever the outcome is. I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the support, it means a lot to Kim and I. I will post anything new we hear from the Elections Office. I am off to San Diego this morning for the Coastal Commission meetings this week, so I’ll see you when I get back. Much Love, Ryan.” On Thursday, Madrone issued a press release. “Although the final results are not known yet, I stand ready and eager to assume the supervisor seat to work on behalf of the residents of the Fifth District. Every single vote matters and we will monitor the results to make sure every vote is counted,” Madrone stated. “In the meantime, I’d like to thank my campaign team and all the dedicated volunteers for everything they did in support of our grassroots campaign. I also want to thank my family for their support and tolerance of my schedule during the campaign. Lastly, I want to thank all those who voted in this primary election whoever you selected because this is what makes democracy work.”

McKMAC | ‘We’re around for the long haul’ FROM A1

participated in the design of the Central Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project and weighs in on a variety of issues. Asking for money One of the problems with asking for money, Corbett said, is that supervisors, other than the Fifth District representative, don’t understand McKinleyville’s unique governance. “They know McKinleyville exists, but that’s about it,” he said of the supervisors. “They don’t know what McKinleyville is. They’re shocked at the size. They’re shocked at the number of services.” Corbett said that in his experience, supervisors may be reluctant to give McKinleyville something out of a concern that other Humboldt County communities will then want the same thing. That view, however, fails to recognize the town’s uniqueness. “Our number one political problem is how do we define McKinleyville as

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a special community that doesn’t have to be replicated everywhere else in the county,” Corbett told the committee at its May 30 meeting. One example is the difference between McKinleyville and the unincorporated Cutten area outside Eureka. The Board of Supervisors created municipal advisory committees in both communities. While the McKinleyville committee has met fairly regularly over the past five years, the Greater Eureka Area Municipal Advisory Committee (GEAMAC) only met a few times and has been inactive for years. The Board of Supervisors plans to disband the GEAMAC. “We’ve been vetted and we’ve shown that we’re around for the long haul,” said McKMAC member Greg Orsini, who is also the manager of the MCSD.

The McKMAC is not asking for a specific dollar amount. The committee said it wants the county to provide staff to post agendas and minutes on its website. The committee may also want staff to do other yet-to-be-defined duties. According to Corbett, when the McKinleyville Community Plan was adopted in 2001, the county budgeted about $3,000 a year for the McKMAC, which was called for in the general plan. The committee, however, was not created until 2012, 11 years after the general plan was approved. Corbett said he’s pointing out this old budget item to show that the county originally intended to fund the committee. McKMAC member Kevin Jenkins emphasized the importance of the committee and its funding. “The bottom line is this is a needed and neces-

sary part of... creating a functional community in McKinleyville,” Jenkins said. “This was created by the Board of Supervisors. This is a well-used, requested service that the community wants to see from their government... They created this. The community respects and utilizes this organization. The county needs to come up with the funding to support it. End of story.” Review of authority The McKMAC is also working on clarifying what it is allowed to do under the rules created by the county. The committee is charged with gathering community input and provide advice on services provided to McKinleyville to the county and other governmental agencies. The committee can address issues related to public health and safety, pub-

A3 HUMBOLDT ELECTION RESULTS Fifth District Supervisor Steve Madrone Ryan Sundberg

2,410 2,377

50.25% 49.56%

Fourth District Supervisor 3 Virginia Bass 1,874 Dani Burkhart 694 Mary Ann Lyons 693

57.27% 21.21% 21.18%

Judge of the Superior Court 3 Lawrence Killoran 11,310 Lathe Gill 5,767

65.97% 33.64%

Auditor-Controller 3 Karen Paz Dominguez 9,205 Mike Lorig 7,670

54.34% 45.28%

Superintendent of Schools 3 Christopher Hartley 13,482

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Assessor 3 Mari A. Wilson

98.95%

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Clerk, Recorder, Registrar of Voters 3 Kelly E. Sanders 14,940

99.34%

District Attorney 3 Maggie Fleming

98.05%

15,315

Sheriff, Coroner, Public Administrator 3 William “Billy” Honsal 14,990 98.46% Note: Unofficial election night returns. Voter turnout was 26.37 percent. ‘THE MARSH BUILDERS’ AUTHOR AT NORTHOWN BOOKS Northtown Books, 957 H St., welcomes Sharon Levy to talk about her new book from Oxford University Press, The Marsh Builders: The Fight for Clean Water, Wetlands and Wildlife this Friday, June 15 at 7 p.m. The Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary in the City of Arcata teems with life: river otters, frogs, ducks, falcons—and feces. This idyllic habitat was built to filter sewage. Powered by sun and wind, Arcata’s pioneering project has inspired treatment wetlands worldwide, from Arizona to Saipan. In The Marsh Builders, Levy delves into the global roots of the citizen uprising that built Arcata’s marsh, as well as its lessons for modern activists and regulators. lic works, public financing and annexations in McKinleyville, The rules establishing the committee also limit what it can discuss and comment on. The McKMAC is not allowed to discuss countywide issues unless they have a “localized impact” on McKinleyville. When it comes to planning, the committee can weigh in on zoning amendments and general plan amendments in McKinleyville. However, the committee is not allowed to offer an opinion on subdivisions, conditional use permits and variances.

Corbett, who is an attorney, said he wants to approve a list of questions so it can clarify what the committee can and cannot do. This may help reduce clashes between committee members as to what agenda items are allowed. Once the committee has a full understanding of what it can and cannot do, it always has the option of asking the Board of Supervisors to amend the rules to accommodate the committee’s wishes. Corbett said he’d like to wrap up the questions and send them off within the next 60 days or so.

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Crabs sweep weekend series from over-matched Valley Bears Richard LaPreziosa Mad RiveR Union

AT THE BALLPARK Dylan Campbell takes the mound. matt Filar | Union

ARCATA – Friday night at the Arcata Ballpark before the Crabs opened their weekend series, the players and fans didn’t seem to know much about the competition, Fresno’s Valley Bears. Bears manager Cesar Ortega had traveled to Arcata bringing just 11 players - three of whom are still high school students. Crabs outfielder Otis Statum was looking forward to the series as an opportunity to break out of an early season hitting slump. The Bears, thin on relief pitching as well as bench players, would hopefully provide a slump-busting opportunity. On the mound for the Crabs Friday night was Alex Pham, who showed command of his pitches with a dominating performance striking out 15, walking zero Bears on the night and pitching the entire duration of the game. For the Bears the lone bright spot was Russell Mc-

Clung, who sent a Pham fastball over the left field fence which bounced on the median on U.S. Highway 101 over the northbound lanes and into the bushes. The usually world-class heckling Crabs faithful gave their due to McClung with applause as he rounded the bases. To say he was excited would be an understatement. “They even rang the home run bell for me” he said, adding that he loves the fans here. McClung would later look for his homer ball on the shoulder of the freeway, but to no avail. No one knew Friday night that his one run shot would account for the total run count of the entire weekend for the Bears. Pham, as well as the rest of the Crabs, looked sharp and there’s no telling if he could have pitched a full nine innings because in the bottom of the seventh inning it started raining. The pitcher for the Bears started having control issues as he was slipping off CRABS

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ene Campbell was at the Arcata ballpark for Fan Fest. She photobombed several pic-

tures I was taking of Tam and Val, the famous superfans who will judge all the costume contests this

Crabs. Scott’s cousin, Hop Sullivan, played for the Crabs. “He played for CR season. We all tried to shoo and then went to college in her away but she told us, “I Nebraska,” he said. He took have a story too!” And she Dylan to see him play when certainly did. Dylan was a little It’s the perboy. fect story for Fa“As a kid, Dylan ther’s Day. looked up to Hop. Dylan CampHe’s loved baseball bell, a native of since he was a little McKinleyville, kid,” he said. will pitch for He admires his the Crabs this son’s perseverance. season. He just “He’s worked very graduated from hard and improved College of the in every level he’s Redwoods and will pitch for played,” he said. ‘I’m very Mount Mercy University in proud of him. The whole Cedar Rapids, Iowa in the town of McKinleyville is reFUN IN THE SUN Dylan, Rene and Scott Campbell at fall. This young man has ally proud of him.” Janine Volkmar | Union played in every local baseThere’s no other Crabs Fan Night. ball team possible, from player this season from have fun with my team- es are playing with you,” he Little League to Babe Ruth Northern Humboldt. But mates and hopefully, do said. The Campbells are parto CR, to the B-52s, and Campbell didn’t forget an- well.” Dylan is an asset to the ents of another son, of now is happy to be a Hum- other local player. “Kokko boldt Crab. Figueiredo is from Fortuna Crabs in more ways than his whom they are equally He is the son of Scott and and that town is proud of baseball skills. He knows proud. “Spencer will be gothe best places for out-of- ing to CR in the fall,” Scott Rene Campbell of McKin- him,” he added. leyville. Scott played for the Dylan and his mother town players to go. “I’ve had said. “He excells in theater,” Crabs in 1988. were in Iowa visiting Mount to give them some advice Rene added. Scott has been a fourth “I was never officially Mercy, taking a tour of the where to go to the beach, with the program. Tom Gi- campus, meeting with an and if they want sunshine, grade teacher at Lafayette Elementary in Eureka for acomini was the coach and admissions counselor, and Willow Creek is close.” He can also give advice 22 years. He came down asked me to come,” Scott taking a bullpen, where said. “I only got 12 at bats, Dylan got a chance to show on their only local oppo- from Oregon to play ball at so I pretty much sat on the off his pitches to the coach- nent, the B-52s, because he CR and met Rene. played for them last year. Rene works at the Northbench. They had players ing staff. from Fresno State, Santa “The campus is absolute- The Crabs will meet them ern Humboldt Union High School District. “She does Clara, all the big divisions – ly beautiful and they have a late in the season. “Never underestimate everything,” Scott said great players.” new facility,” Rene said. So Scott is doubly proud Dylan is looking forward them. We encountered a lot proudly. After the season is over, to see his son play for the to a good season and “to and we really stepped up and surprised people,” he the family will drive Dylan said. “Last year we beat the to Iowa to start his univerCrabs two out of three. You sity career. can’t sleep on them ‘cause In the meantime, keep they will bite you.” an eye on this young man The B-52s are a mixed- pitching for the Crabs. age team, including former “My arm’s good and I’m Experience. Professionalism. Integrity. players for the Crabs. “It’s really looking forward to kinda cool because coach- playing,” Dylan said.

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along with a team of Resident Advisor student employees. University Police and HSU facilities staff would provide services.” • The press release also states that rental rates for rooms at The Village have been reduced to slightly less than similar units on campus. • The developers will pay $75,000 to study improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. • The developers will contribute $353,551 toward future improvement of the L.K. Wood Boulevard and Sunset Avenue intersection. A staff report states that traffic impacts at L.K. Wood Boulevard and Sunset Avenue are “significant and unavoidable,” but are subject to “overriding consideration” of the benefits of increased student housing, despite the impacts. The statement of overriding consideration had been approved by the Planning Commission. • The project will be LEED Silver and include photo-voltaic panels. • Any sale of the property or project to a non-profit entity (such as Humboldt State) would require the new owner to continue to pay the City of Arcata an 8 percent share of annual property tax with an escalation for fair market value, or pay the city $300,000. Last week’s two meetings were considered introductory, identifying the proposal’s details and ma-

jor objections by opponents for the City Council. Council meetings to come will include a field trip to the site, set for June 19, and further meetings to consider environmental review and other details. Required are a General Plan amendment, a zoning amendment, Planned Development and Design Review permits and the St. Louis Road partial vacation, plus approval of a Development Agreement. Councilmember Michael Winkler has recused himself from the matter, having performed energy consulting work for AMCAL Equities LLC, one of the project’s two developers along with Coleraine Capital, Inc. That leaves an even-numbered council to process the project. Community Development Director David Loya, described the project’s history and overall details. He cited a housing study conducted by the university which found that some 49 percent of students had difficulty finding a place to live – 22 percent found it difficult; 27 percent “very difficult.” Some 21 percent were without permanent housing for some period, while 64 percent said renting in the off-campus market had had a negative impact on their academic efforts. A city staff report states that the alternative housing proposal forged

by Arcata Citizens for Responsible Housing (ACRH) didn’t significantly reduce environmental or traffic impacts, and didn’t warrant consideration as a project alternative. Project applicant David Moon of Coleraine Capital Group offered background on The Village. He said his involvement in student housing sprang from trying to find housing for his college-age children. From this sprang a number of since-successful housing projects. He described The Village as “a purpose-built and inclusive” student housing project, one that’s consistent with the city’s Housing Element and which has been improved by public comment. The Village, he said, would help address housing discrimination against students of color. “We feel that we’re making a positive difference,” Moon said. “We feel we’re part of the solution.” Moon said that Humboldt State infuses the area with $300 million annually, plus 8,000 jobs, and deserves support in trying to provide quality student housing. He said the project would eventually come out as LEED Gold, a higher level that the designated LEED Silver for environmentally-friendly construction. Night two Thursday night’s meeting was intended for ACRH to weigh in, and for the council to do its due

Sewage infiltration reduction project gets started Monday City of ArCAtA

ARCATA – The City of Arcata announced last week that the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Infiltration Reduction Project will begin on Monday, June 18. The City of Arcata has contracted with G.R. Sundberg Construction, Inc., for this project that involves the replacement and/or rehabilitation of existing sewer lines to eliminate water intrusion into the city’s sewer collection system due to storm events and high ground water. The 2018 Sanitary Sewer Infiltration Reduction Project has been a long term goal for the City of Arcata as it is vital to maintaining Arcata’s core infrastructure. The city is thrilled to begin making these improvements for our community. Upon completion, this project will reduce the amount of wastewater that is processed through Arcata’s wastewater treatment facility greatly reducing the possibility of sanitary sewer overflows and lowering operating costs. Construction for this project is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 18 and should be completed by Fall 2019. Due to the work required for this

project, neighborhood residents in construction zones may experience brief sewer and water service interruptions. The City of Arcata will notify effected residents by mail in advance of these interruptions. Property owners, businesses and tenants serviced by the sewer mains selected for rehabilitation will also be notified 72 hours in advance regarding sewer and water service interruptions via a city door-hanger notice. It is anticipated that neighborhood residents effected will have only two service interruptions through the duration of this project. The City of Arcata apologizes for any inconvenience that this project may cause to neighborhood residents, and thanks community members in advance for their cooperation. On the days of scheduled work, community members are advised to follow all directions and traffic control devices within the construction area. For updates regarding this project, visit cityofarcata.org. If problems are encountered with this project, please contact G.R. Sundberg Construction at (707) 825-6565 or the City of Arcata at (707) 825-2173.

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pacts, declining student enrollment, neighborhood disruption, capital flight from Arcata from rents being sent elsewhere, the late notice of changes to the project and of HSU’s new partnership, negative effects on the community and on rental markets from a “student ghetto,” the “inevitable bleedover” of parking into adjacent neighborhoods, incompatibility with area neighborhoods, the potential for obnoxious partying by students, demands on city services, and more. Former mayor Connie Stewart said infill projects like The Village are necessary in order to protect the Western Greenbelt from development. “We can do so much better than this project,” said ACRH Co-Director Julie Vaissade-Elcock. She said abundant local design talent should be utilized to create a superior project. The City Council will tour the project site on June 19. That will be a public meeting. Infill, what a concept The City Council meets with the Planning Commission tonight, Wednesday, June 13 at 6 p.m. at Arcata City Hall, 736 F St. Agenda items include a discussion of the Design Review process and a review of the Strategic Infill Redevelopment Plan, with discussion of infill strategies.

BL Rancheria, HSCO ink deputization pact Humboldt County SHeriff’S offiCe

BLUE LAKE – Sheriff William F. Honsal is pleased to announce that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has entered into a deputization agreement with the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe. This agreement further strengthens the ties between the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe and the County of Humboldt, allowing for better coverage and efficiency in public safety services within the Rancheria and surrounding areas. “This agreement has been years in the making and I’m very happy with the outcome,” Sheriff William “Billyu” Honsal said. “The deputization of Blue Lake Tribal Police officers is a crucial step forward to providing Humboldt County residents on and off the Rancheria with the public safety services they deserve. The tribal officers, being aware of the unique cultural issues of the Rancheria, will help us better serve the community and increase public safety as a whole.” Prior to the agreement, the Blue Lake Tribal Police Department was federally commissioned, meaning officers could enforce federal law but not California law. According to Tribal Police Chief Floyd Stokes, this stipulation seriously limited the public safety services the department was able to provide and the justice the community received. “A lot of crimes that occur on tribal properties are better handled through California courts than federal courts,” Chief Stokes said. “We can’t do our business well enough unless we have access to California courts and we don’t have access unless we are California peace officers.” The Blue Lake Rancheria joins the Yurok and Hoopa Tribes, who also have deputization agreements with the Sheriff. Federally recognized tribal peace officers, who have graduated a state po-

Crabs | Crabs beat Bears 11-0 on Saturday started having control issues as he was slipping off the mound. Four Crab batters were hit by pitches and the umpires called the game. “Four hit batters in one half inning became too much,” umpire Michael Cowan would say. Offensively, the Crabs, led by Fortuna native Kokko Figueiredo, with two hits and three RBI, scored eleven runs en route to an 11-1 victory. The Crabs put up another 11 runs in Sat-

diligence in scoping the project. During disclosure of ex parte communications, Councilmember Susan Ornelas likened the project to the old Colony Inn, which she said people remember as a “nightmare.” “That weighs on me,” Ornelas said. Other councilmembers disclosed their conversations about the project without qualitative comment on its merits. Public comment was largely dominated by opponents. ACRH had urged the public to weigh in, and had provided talking points. ACRH attorney Chip Wilkins said the two-minute limit on comments was unfair to citizens, since the developer had unlimited time to speak. He urged the council to reject the proposal. HSU student Chante Catt said the project is needed to address student homelessness and reduce exploitation by landlords on the open market. “Our students are suffering,” she said. “We need this project.” Objections to the project included the cost of the rooms in The Village, that the developers won’t pay prevailing wage to local laborers, removal of the project from local tax rolls, the secretive nature of discussions between the developers and Humboldt State, redactions to recently disclosed emails between the developers and HSU, cumulative traffic im-

urday’s game and this time shut the Bears out with a final score of 11-0. Pitcher Jared Milch said of his five innings pitched, ”I felt good coming in. Fast ball was locating well. I was able to keep it down in the zone and away from the bats and then mixing in some off speed later during the count to throw timing off.” It worked. Milch struck out nine batters, allowed only five hits and no runs. Sunday’s day game would see more offensive prowess from the Crabs.

Sheriff William “Billy’ Honsal and Chief Floyd Stokes. Hcso pHoto

lice academy and have completed the 720-hour field-training program with the Sheriff’s Office, will have the power to enforce California law on and off tribal lands under the deputization agreement. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office will supervise tribal officers during the course of investigating state crimes. Deputized tribal officers will be distinctively recognized by wearing a deputy sheriff badge and one Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office shoulder patch. “Deputization with the Sheriff’s Office is absolutely vital for us to run a full service police department,” Chief Stokes said. “The whole objective is for us to be able to assist the Sheriff’s Office if they have a need and for us to handle a criminal activity on the Rancheria as it occurs.” The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office looks forward to this partnership with the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe and thanks the Tribal Police Department for their dedication to meet deputization standards.

Designated hitter Ramon Enriquez hammered a two-run shot straight over the center field wall in the second inning. Wesley Ghan-Gibson added another two run homer in the seventh on which he added, ”Fast ball that found my barrel, that’s all.” The Crabs went on to put up an explosive 19 runs in Sunday’s shut-out over the short-handed Bears. As the kids in attendance got to run the bases on the field and high-five players on both teams, Crabs manager Robin Guiver broke the series down to the fundamentals. “We scored a lot of runs, threw a lot of strikes, and played good defense,” Guiver

said. On the other side, always positive Valley Bears skipper Cesar Ortega spent the weekend clapping and imploring his team “Come on let’s get to work!.” He was able to find and upside to the sweep. “For them to compete, that’s the positive part. We didn’t give up. They learn how to play in this environment.” The Crabs move on to two road games today, June 13 and Thursday night, June 14 in Redding against the Colt 45s before hosting a three game series against the Seattle Studs this weekend. humboldtcrabs.com

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Crabs | Crabs beat Bears 11-0 on Saturday the mound. Four Crab batters were hit by pitches and the umpires called the game. “Four hit batters in one half inning became too much,” umpire Michael Cowan would say. Offensively, the Crabs, led by Fortuna native Kokko Figueiredo, with two hits and three RBI, scored eleven runs en route to an 11-1 victory. The Crabs put up another 11 runs in Saturday’s game and this time shut the Bears

out with a final score of 11-0. Pitcher Jared Milch said of his five innings pitched, ”I felt good coming in. Fast ball was locating well. I was able to keep it down in the zone and away from the bats and then mixing in some off speed later during the count to throw timing off.” It worked. Milch struck out nine batters, allowed only five hits and no runs. Sunday’s day game would see more offensive prowess from the Crabs. Designated hitter Ramon Enriquez

Sheriff William “Billy’ Honsal and Chief Floyd Stokes. Hcso pHoto

hammered a two-run shot straight over the center field wall in the second inning. Wesley Ghan-Gibson added another two run homer in the seventh on which he added, ”Fast ball that found my barrel, that’s all.” The Crabs went on to put up an explosive 19 runs in Sunday’s shut-out over the short-handed Bears. As the kids in attendance got to run the bases on the field and high-five players on both teams, Crabs manager Robin Guiver broke the series down to the fundamentals. “We scored a lot of runs, threw a lot of strikes, and played good defense,” Guiver

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We deserve a better explanation of what happened at KHSU KHSU firing unexplained

Three weeks ago long-time KHSU employee Katie Whiteside was fired. I had just seen Katie on a Sunday and spoke with her about coming back as a host and editor for Through the Eyes of Women. On Monday I arranged an interview with an internationally acclaimed author. On Tuesday I emailed Katie to tell her the news and got an auto-reply that Katie Whiteside no longer worked at KHSU. Needless to say I was shocked. Since then I have emailed KHSU’s General Manager Peter Fretwell, HSU VP for Advancement Craig Wruck, and HSU President Lisa Rossbacher. I also attended the Community Advisory Board meeting held Wednesday May 30. Peter Fretwell did respond to my second email (Please see his response below), but neither Craig Wruck nor Lisa Rossbacher has bothered, not even with a canned response. Mr. Fretwell has said that he cannot discuss Katie Whiteside’s firing because to do so would violate personnel confidentiality. That is the canned response I expected and did I get from Craig Wruck’s administrative assistant upon calling his office. That seems to me a convenient duck-blind response to hide from inconvenient questioning and outrage from HSU staff, volunteers and community members. Katie has worked for KHSU for 22 years. At the time of her dismissal she was fulfilling the responsibilities of three jobs, program director, operations manager and volunteer coordinator. I began volunteering with KHSU in late 2011 and worked with Through the Eyes of Women until mid-2016 as a host, editor, engineer and, for approximately three-and- a-half years as executive producer. Most of my training for those rolls came from Beth Rogers, former executive producer for TTEOW. But when Beth left the show Katie was the one I looked to for support. Katie also trained me to be an on-air host for Fresh Air and KHSU’s Homepage. She was available 24/7 to support KHUS’s staff, volunteers and the station. She trained students and volunteers while coordinating a transition from analog to digital broadcasting, ushering in KHSU’s BBC broadcast and the newest addition to KHSU Radio Bilingue, subbing-in for volunteers when they were unable to attend to their shows and coming in at all hours to troubleshoot problems. Katie was the backbone of KHSU. She was dismissed with no notice. There one day and gone the next. Katie, as an at-will employee had no protections. But as a dedicated, competent, well-liked 22-year employee she should at least have been shown some courtesy. Staff has had to take up the slack left by her absence, as far as I know, with no additional compensation. I heard that Katie was given her paid vacation days, but as far as I know no other severance package was offered. I recently sent Peter Fretwell a list of questions that I thought answerable without violating personnel confidentiality. Two of those questions were, “Was there a transition plan in place for a new employee at the time of her

v LETTERS firing?” and “Was a replacement search initiated before Katie was dismissed?” Mr. Fretwell’s reply to the email containing those and other questions was: Hello Ms. Marshall, From a university perspective, most of your questions do relate to information that is confidential. Since you are neither the employer or the employee, your right to be given that information does not exist. Thank you, Peter Fretwell On the same day I received Mr. Fretwell’s response I learned from a staff member that there is, in fact, someone new coming to the station to act as operations manager, and I don’t understand why Mr. Fretwell could not simply and politely answer those two questions with that information. And Katie’s sudden firing is just one of many things that have caused upset at KHSU. KHSU maintained a staff and volunteer listserve for many years which facilitated interoffice communication; according to staff Mr. Fretwell dismantled the listserve. Apparently Mr. Fretwell also eliminated volunteer meetings, a practice that allowed volunteers to meet each other in person. I have also heard that his management style is authoritative and abrupt, a rumor that is certainly substantiated by his above referenced response to me. As of Tuesday, June 5 KHSU has lost approximately $27,000 in community support. Underwriters and many members have cancelled their ongoing support, with the intention of reinstating that support when Mr. Fretwell leaves the station and Katie Whiteside is offered the opportunity to once again work for KHSU. Because two-thirds of KHSU’s funding comes from community, withdrawl of underwriter and member support is a powerful message to HSU’s administration. I encourage more KHSU members and underwriters to withdraw support, coupled with a statement that Mr. Fretwell’s management style is not a good fit for KHSU or the surrounding community. There is a KHSU mini-pledge drive scheduled to begin on June 12. I personally will pledge exactly $1, which is not even enough to cover processing that charge on my credit card. I will accompany that pledge with the following statement. “I will increase my contribution to $75 when Mr. Fretwell is dismissed and Katie Whiteside is offered an opportunity to resume employment.” Kathleen Marshall, BSRN Arcata

were beautiful and the jalapeno bread was enjoyed by the adults and a few students. Folie Douce donated a roasted pepper turnip soup. Folie Douce has donated a soup to us every year for the last four years; everyone loved this year’s turnip soup. Wildberries Marketplace, Eureka Natural Foods and the North Coast Co-op donated gift cards that we used to purchase salad ingredients. One of the students asked if the vegetables came from the garden because it all looked so fresh and tasted so good. We also would like to thank Fifth District County Supervisor Ryan Sundberg and several community members who generously donated money to our fundraiser. Maple Creek School families and staff appreciate all the support and help. It truly takes a community to run a school. Gwen Neu Education Coordinator Maple Creek Elementary School

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he Humboldt County homeless moving into rentBoard of Supervisors al properties. This approach unanimously dehas two major problems. clared a countywide shelter First, there is not enough crisis on Feb. 27. Affordhousing in Humboldt able Homeless Housing AlCounty. The causes range ternatives (AHHA), urged from failure to provide the board to take this action v GUEST college student housing, for nearly four years. Once pressure from retirees and placed on the board agenda, vacationers, flight from Roy Dahlberg large numbers of Humboldt the fire-ravaged and costresidents spoke up. ly North Bay communities, Supervisors declared the crisis, and not building adequate new housand set up a working group to find ing over the past decades. homeless solutions and manage an afBecause of lack of housing, rentfordable housing trust fund. AHHA is al rates are soaring. Humboldt may actively participating, and takes this someday be able to construct formal vote as a call to action. AHHA asks housing for all, but it can’t do so now. you, housed or homeless, to join us in Second, there is substantial resisending homelessness in Humboldt. tance to homeless housing from resAHHA believes that the solution idents who are happy to see the unto homelessness is to provide hous- housed housed, just “not in my back ing. Challenges are that permanent yard,” NIMBY. housing is expensive and takes years Many people have no place to live to build. The exact number of people because they are un- or underemneeding housing is difficult to esti- ployed, but others are homeless bemate, and Humboldt has not made cause they suffer from mental illness, very strenuous efforts to count the substance abuse, domestic violence, homeless. health issues and other factors. Estimates of people living on the People who have been living rough streets and in urban open spaces run for long periods of time may not make into the thousands. Recent research the best tenants. Even with subsidies, reveals homeless students at College landlords are reluctant to rent to of the Redwoods and Humboldt State them. Too many people would preUniversity number in the thousands. fer not to have them for immediate Humboldt Office of Education counts neighbors. over one thousand homeless primary AHHA believes that the most imand secondary students. mediate solution is to create bridging Two years ago the county adopted communities that can house and supa housing first “strategy.” Housing port people. We further believe that first means that homeless individu- bridging communities are most effecals are provided housing to get them tive when the residents participate in off the streets immediately, and then governing and caring for themselves. they’re provided necessary social serAHHA is committed to co-manvices, helping them to reintegrate into aging with the residents. To date we the community. have not established communities for But housing first, as envisioned the currently houseless because we thus far by Humboldt County, has al- have been unable to find land. most exclusively been seen as providNow that the county seems serious ing landlords with money to subsidize about addressing these issues, and

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has recognized that we do have a shelter crisis, AHHA is optimistic that we can move forward. We are currently in discussion with the city of Arcata about developing a pilot Outdoor Living Center to Tiny House Village project on city owned, industrial zoned land. AHHA envisions beginning with short term solutions, perhaps tents to tiny houses with common facilities for cooking, sanitation and congregating. These camp to villages will be located to create minimum friction with the larger community. AHHA believes that, with community help, these non-permanent villages can “morph” into neighborhoods of small houses while fostering community cooperation and maximum self-governance. We hope that residents of these communities will be able to find permanent housing. AHHA hopes we are at the beginning of a grand adventure. We ask you to support us by donating resources and helping us explain to your friends and neighbors that housing is the solution to homelessness. We are seeking land, an acre or more for these villages. If you have, or know of, land we might use up to five years or more, we ask that you contact us. We are absolutely committed to bringing those now living rough into our county-wide community. AHHA needs your help as organizers, financiers, builders, and volunteers. Please join us. It won’t be easy, but it will be rewarding to create cost effective, interim, co-managed housing throughout the county. We can move from a Shelter Crisis to safe, warm, and dry supervised housing for all of our neighbors. Roy Dahlberg is vice president of Affordable Homeless Housing Alternatives, Inc. Board of Directors.

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Arcata Legionnaires pledge to smash autocracy, announce burlesque show Kevin L. Hoover Mad RiveR Union

ARCATA – On a warm, sunny Friday evening, only about one10th of American Legion Post 274’s 111 members turned out for the June 1 monthly meeting at the Arcata Veterans Memorial Building. So most member vets missed out on the grandeur and pageantry of the swearing-in of the post’s officers for the year. A no-autocracy zone Following the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation by Chaplain Leonard Shumard, members read aloud the preamble to the American Legion Auxiliary Constitution. The preamble restates basic principles upheld by the Legion and its members. It reads: “To uphold and defend the constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations during the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy; to participate in and contribute to the accomplishment of the aims and purposes of The American Legion; to consecrate and sanctify our association by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.” By way of combatting autocracy, an explanation at alaforveterans.org explains, “‘If America is to remain ‘the land of the free,’ the government must always be a government of all the people and for all the people. No classes are recognized in America. No masses of downtrodden people exist. Neither must be permitted to develop, but America must be kept the country of opportunity for

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POST 274 REPORT all, where every citizen’s first allegiance is to the nation, not to some social or economic class or mass. Dominance must not be gained by any such grouping of Americans. This is another basic pledge of the Legion and Auxiliary.” Busy business, even burlesque With autocracy having been put on notice, Post Commander Jeff Sterling welcomed guests, they being renowned photographer, musical instrument maker and wood artist Tony Gonsalves and Legion District 1 Commander Mike Voight. A report by Finance Officer Bill Kohse indicated a healthy cash flow. Recent successful events at the Vets Hall have made known the facility’s potential, as rentals are on the rise. The monthly swing dance is enduringly popular. “We’re getting a lot of nice comments about how the building looks now as opposed to five years ago,” Sterling said. Several veteran-oriented events were mentioned, including an Ice Cream Social put on by the Eureka VA Clinic and Eureka Elk’s Lodge No. 652 on June 28 and Veterans Fishing Day at Freshwater Lagoon July 7. A retro-style burlesque show called Pin-ups On Tour takes place at the hall on Sept. 8. Sterling said it will have the flavor of the renowned World War II-era Hollywood Canteen. “Get dressed up,” he advised. The Marine Corps Ball will be held Nov. 10. (More events are posted at the Arcata Vets Hall Facebook page.) An announcement was made that Arcata’s Northcoast Fabricators has job openings for con-

SOLEMNLY SWORN Legion Post 274’s newly elected officers and those of the Women’s Auxiliary are sworn in at the Vets Hall. Left, the officers in formation. Right, an officers’ view of the ceremony, conducted by District 1 Commander Mike Voight. Post 274’s 2018/2019 Post 274 Officers are Jeff Sterling, commander; Hilario Amenzola, first vice commander; Mark Wriggle, second vice commander; John Kulstad, past commander; Kevin Smith, adjutant; Bill Kohse, finance officer; Leonard Shumard, chaplain; Ted Alton, judge advocate; Philip Nicklas, sergeant at arms; Kevin Hoover, historian; and Adam Ramsey, John Mitchell and Jeremiah Cohen, service officers. Women’s Auxiliary officers are Alison Robbins, president; Coco Maki, vice president; Natalie Fulton, treasurer; Vicki Alton, secretary; Alana Nicklas, assistant secretary; Charlie Wood, chaplain; and Maile Barnard, historian. Left photo by tony GonsaLves; riGht photo by

struction of an out-of-the-area mill. ncfab.com Local delegates were selected for the American Legion Department of California 100th Annual Convention taking place June 21 to 24 in Sacramento. They are Chris Killian, Jeremiah Cohen and Jeff Sterling. Commander Voight, fresh from visiting 14 posts throughout his jurisdiction, offered a report on the state of the district. Participation

is on the upswing, with District 1 placing no. 8 in the state in meeting membership requirements. Post 274 is an overachiever, having attained 100.19 percent of its 110-member goal. This earned Post 274 a signed portrait of Legion National Commander Denise H. Rohan (see photo, left). “You guys do a fantastic job, and we appreciate it,” Voight said. The Vets Hall will be represented at the Humboldt Bay Oyster Festival on June 16 and the 4th of July Jubilee, and volunteers are sought to staff the booths. Sterling objects to use of the term “4th of July,” noting that the holiday’s proper name is Independence Day. He noted with dismay a citizen request aired at Arcata’s recent public scoping session for the next permanent chief of police, where someone asked that the new chief not have a military background. Noting that service members risk their lives to protect democracy but aren’t considered fit to serve in public office, Sterling called the request “really troubling.” “I think that’s sickening; I

think that’s upsetting,” Sterling said. “It’s disheartening that they wouldn’t want somebody who was willing to sacrifice their life to continue serving and protecting this community. But these are the things we have to deal with in Arcata sometimes.” Women’s Auxiliary As the Legion met, so, in another room, did the world’s largest patriotic service organization – the American Legion Auxiliary, local chapter. President Alison Robbins said the newly founded chapter is up to 13 members. Officers have been elected (see photo above), but more are needed in order to form an executive committee. Direct inquiries to alison.d.robbins@ gmail.com RE: MEMBERSHIP. Robbins also plans to attend the state Legion convention in Sacramento June 21 through 24. Last Wednesday’s monthly Warriors Lunch was also well attended, with vets lining up for meatball subs with all the trimmings, prepared by Robbins (see photo below). The Legion and Auxiliary next meet July 6.

SERVING SOLDIERS Last week’s well-attended Warriors Lunch, which takes place the first Wednesday of each month at the Vets Hall. KLh | Union

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MAJOR MOOSTERY Sgt. Moose, as he is known, graces the wall in the Arcata Veterans Memorial Building office. He is but one of the many unique artifacts to be found at the Vets Hall, including military memorabilia, Boy Scout Troop 9 relics and volumes of newspaper clippings documenting the venerable hall’s storied history. Th trouble is, Sgt. Moose’s history is a mystery – no one knows why its formidable head adorns the Vets Hall’s wall. Anyone with an inkling into the mystery moose’s provenance is asked to call American Legion Post 274 Commander Jeff Sterling at (707) 822-1552. KLh | Union DISTRICT 1 MEETING The American Legion District 1 meeting takes place Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arcata Veterans Memorial Building, 1425 J St., Arcata. The meeting is hosted by the Vets Hall, American Lgion Post 274 and the American Legion Auxiliary. Lunch will be served at noon.

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PORTUGUESE HALL The annual Holy Ghost Festival and Parade were held over the Memorial Day weekend. Left, Mike Alves, president of the Portuguese Hall, and Nick Machado pull a cart May 27 carrying the Virgin from the hall to St. Mary’s Church. Middle, queen Kiley Wendlandt with escorts, Steven Fraga and Seth Alves. Right little queen Breannah Stevens along with her sidemaids, Kalea Hubbart and Kaylee Pimental. Photos by tony GonsalVes

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MAKING A NEST Kathy Mullen at Kneeland Glen Farmstand. Janine Volkmar | Union

It’s a farmers’ market every day at Farmstand

athy Mullen has got the vibe. Her beauty spot on Myrtle Avenue has all the fun and joy of a farmers' market every day. She's been a familiar face at the Arcata Farmers' Market for years and years and she created her Kneeland Glen Farmstand five years ago to continue that positive experience. "I wanted to be a nest. I wanted to make it a place for people to be able to sell their wares. Lots of new businesses don't know how to start and I can help them," she said. "I think they are going to leave me behind but they don't." The Farmstand is packed with items from start-ups that have become successful. She's got baked products, bath salts, granola, eggs, mustard, ghee, goat cheese, vinegar, jams and pies, and artists' cards. She's got flour from home grown wheat from the Hindley Ranch in Honeydew and tuna from the F.V. Roma at Woodley Island. The farmstand is surrounded by raised beds where the vegetables are picked fresh daily and folks can pick their own bouquets and bunches of culinary herbs. "Chefs come to pick. That makes me very happy," she said. Mullen even has a lending library of books for her regulars. Mullen makes her own soaps and lotions and laundry soap too. She does the Saturday market and will be at the new Friday night markets in Old Town. "I used to do them all. The only one I haven't done is Garberville." Folks who make things have cottage food permits to sell their wares. Mullen doesn't take a cut on any of the co-op items she sells. "That's how Granny got her start," she said. Granny Be Jammin pies are a big seller at the stand. Mullen also sells her delightful children's book, "Little Red: The Farmstand Rooster." The illustrations were done by students at Garfield Elementary and the book is now in its second printing. So if you are jonesing for fresh veggies or just the feel of being at the market when it's not a day for it, drop by the Kneeland Glen Farmstand, just past Three Corners on Myrtle Avenue. It's open everyday from noon until 6 p.m. The sign says it all, "Where Community Comes First."

BEAR CONSERVATION Conservation CATalyst and Trinity River Vineyards invites the public to Ciders for Nonprofits, Saturday, June 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wrangletown Cider Company, 1350 Ninth St. in the Creamery District of Arcata. The event features live music, silent auction and a wine raffle! Admission is free. Raffle tickets are $5 cash each. Find the event of Facebook. Come support local bear conservation!

BLUE LAKE – Jeff DeMark will perform his oneman show, “Writing My Way Out of Adolescence,” for the 89th time on Father’s Day, June 17 as part of the Mad River Festival in Blue Lake at 2 p.m. in the Pierson Big Tent. It may be the last time, but I don’t know. You can never tell with DeMark who most recently did some improv at The Jambalaya, urging his audience to “show me the hate.” “F**k you, Jeff DeMark,” the obviously prepared shills responded on cue. DeMark has performed “Writing My Way” all over the country, from Arcata to San Francisco, back to his hometown of Racine, Wisconsin, and in coffee shops and bars from New York to Madison. “Racine means root,” he said, and the show goes back to his roots as a young man in the Midwest. His roots and his father are really the stars of the show, so it’s appropriate that he is performing it on Father’s Day. “The show has gone through a lot of changes over the years with many different edits, additions, and subtractions,” he said. “I didn’t realize that the underlying theme was about my dad and reconciliation and gratitude until I finished writing it.” DeMark’s life has changed since the first performance in 1993 at the third Mad River Festival. “When I first wrote it, my father was alive and I wasn’t a father. Now my father is dead and my son is 19 years old. The culmina-

tion of the show was when I was 19,” he said. And the show has changed since that first performance. “It changes. It evolves. It’s elastic,” DeMark said. “Someone told me ‘once I finish a script I never change it.’ I can’t imagine that. I feel like I keep stitching in other people’s lives. I feel like its a tapestry (of characters) – not just me.” The show was made into a film when it played at Humboldt Light Opera’s The Space in January 2017. Matt St. Charles filmed it and the final product (now available on DVD) has animation and historic images cut in. A showing at the Minor Theatre had a profound effect on some viewers. “Two days later a man told me that he had gone to the showing as an obligation to his girlfriend, but that it had been all he’d talked about for the last two days. He’d had serious problems with his father and the show had brought it to the surface where he could deal with it,” DeMark explained. Encounters like that re-

WRITING MY WAY OUT OF ADOLESCENCE Jeff DeMark performs on Sunday, June 17 at 2 p.m. the Pierson Big Tent in Blue Lake. Photo coUrtesy Jeff Demark “one third of the screen is inforce the power of the mine.” show for DeMark. “I’m not So don’t miss an oppordoing it as nostalgia,” he tunity to see an old favorite said. “It’s got juice.” on Father’s Day. If you haDeMark doesn’t perform ven’t seen it before, now’s this show often anymore. your chance. Maybe your He’ll bring it out as a benlast chance. efit for a good cause. Tickets are $10 seniors/ “Richard’s Goat needed students and $12 general money to put in their movadmission. Buy tickets onie screen,” he said. “I told line at dellarte.com or by Merrick I’ll do my show phone (707) 668-5663 or and get a thousand dollars. at the Dell’Arte box office. And I did.” Now when he attends a Reservations are a good movie there, he knows that idea.

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ometimes it honestly baffles me how fast time seems to just fly on by. I cannot believe that summer is literally right around the corner, with school ending for most on either Thursday or Friday. If you are a parent, hopefully you have already looked at the myriad opportunities for your child to continue to learn throughout the summer months, with summer camps, other recreation opportunities, and more. The Blue Lake Community has many activities for children, youth, and the young at heart. The Blue Lake Summer Recreation program is one of the best kept secrets of Humboldt County, though I think word has gotten out over the past few years as registration has been full! If you have a child between the ages of 5 and 12, there is still some room in our Summer Recreation program, full of fieldtrips, arts and crafts, river excursions, sports, and more. Teens 13 to 15 year olds can sign up to be a part of the Leader in Training Program, which basically is like being junior staff. This is an excellent opportunity to gain work experience! Plus, for all Summer Recreation programs, breakfast and lunch is provided for free. Contact Blue Lake City Hall to get more information! And if you are planning ahead, Blue Lake is about to celebrate the 51st Annie and Mary Day on Sunday, July 8. It may be a little under a month away, but it will be here before you know it! Admission is free and there will be a fun parade, car show, and so much more! Vendors are very much welcomed, and information can be found online at the chamber website: sunnybluelake. com. Plus, while you are perusing the Chamber of Blue Lake’s website, check out the webcam to see if

it’s a good day to come to the river, check out our trail, partake in some food and beverages, and more! While some of us plan ahead, sometimes planning ahead doesn’t work, and in Blue Lake, we have so many little things popping up everywhere. Last Friday, we had a small pop-up farmers market at the Logger Bar, and guess what? It’s coming back on Friday, June 15 during happy hour, 5 to 7 p.m. Stop by for veggie starts, flowers, and more! Want some pizza? Check out Sunny Days Pizza on Facebook – and watch out for various popup days where pizza will be made from a small stone pizza oven! And then we have a new business that has recently popped up in Blue Lake. Shakti Space, a small yoga and massage studio, recently had its grand opening. The owner, Krystal Kamback, has an amazing positive energy, and is a great fit for our little community. Don’t forget to be neighborly and say hi when you see her walk by on her way to the post office. It’s right next door to another cool business, Blue Envy Hair Salon. Oh, and don’t forget our favorite Friday morning pop-up: Coffee Club - at the Grange, located at 110 Hatchery Rd., from 7 to 10 a.m.! It’s become a fun excursion I look forward to every week! And before I go, if you happen to be walking or driving around Blue Lake, check out some of the new features that have been recently installed: A new sign as you enter the newly named Powers Creek District (Business Park at Taylor Way), upgraded Bocce Ball courts at Perigot Park, and a new sign at the Blue Lake Horse Arena. I can’t wait for what summer truly has in store for us here in Blue Lake and Humboldt County. CROSSWORD SOLUTION T B S P

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Fish Festival Sunday in Trinidad

he Annual Greater Trinidad Chamber of Commerce Fish Festival, which began as an “all you can eat” crab feed at the Hallmark Pier in 1957, will take place on Father’s Day, Sunday June 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Trinity Street. The street will be full of vendors of fine arts and crafts, jewelry, books, exhibits, food, beverages and music all day in front of the tennis court. Trinidad Civic Club will have desserts on offer in the Club Room, Town Hall and the school grounds and Town Hall will have children’s activities and plenty to keep families engaged. Trinidad Museum, the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust Simmons Gallery, Trinidad Art, Moonstone Crossing Winery, the HSU Marine Laboratory and local businesses all will have their welcome mats out. Fresh fish dinners will be a highlight. Come early for a dinner ticket. Trinidad Head lighthouse will be open. Park at Cher-ae Heights a mile south of Trinidad off Scenic Drive and a shuttle can bring you to the festivities. Parking behind Murphy’s Market also will be available. For inquiries, leave a message at chamber voice mail (707) 677-1610 or email Festival Director Melanie Getman at trinidadfishfestival@gmail.com.

New County Library Director Trinidad Library Branch Manager Kristin Dalziel reports that the new County Library Director, Nick Wilczek, will be greeting library staff and volunteers on Thursday, June 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Eureka Main Library. Friends of the Trinidad Library volunteers cordially invited. Find out more by visiting the Trinidad Library on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays or call (707) 677-0227. Blues Through the Years Jim Lahman on guitar, Ron Perry on harmonica, Bill Moehnke on drums and Dale Cash on bass will present blues tunes from the turn of the 19th century to today on Friday, June 15 at 7 p.m., Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 South Westhaven Dr. Dancing is encouraged. Admission is $5 to $20 sliding scale. Refreshments will be available. Trinidad Graduation Ceremony and Big Lagoon Celebration Eighth grade teacher Tyler Vack will introduce the graduating class of 2018 at the commencement ceremony on today, June 13 at 4:30 p.m. in the school multi-purpose room. Big Lagoon School Superintendent-Principal Jennifer Glueck announces the End of Year Celebration at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 14. The event will include brunch at 10:45

a.m. and a beach walk at 11:30 a.m. Steve Poltz coming to Trinidad Lighthouse Grill owners Sherry and Chuck Vanderpool have been self-described Steve Poltz “groupies” for years. The internationally recognized musician, comedian, composer, and storyteller, who tours over 260 days a year, will come to Trinidad for one night only, Monday, July 2, for a world-class show and barbecue by Lighthouse Grill. Trinidad Town Hall doors open at 5:30 p.m. Local fan Janine Volkmar recommends that we Google “I Want All My Friends to Be Happy” to hear Poltz’s special brand of entertainment. Advance sale tickets at $20 each and $10 for the barbecue are available at the Lighthouse Grill or at poltz.com. If you wait until concert night, the price goes up to $25 for the show and $13 for the meal. The Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse Fund will benefit with 10 percent of sales. Email sherryvanderpool@yahoo.com for more information. Art and Music Festival Last year’s wildly successful August weekend music and art festival is coming to Trinidad again for two August weekends: Aug. 10-12 and Aug. 17-19. Julie Fulkerson and Vanessa Kibbe are the tireless organizers. Find out more at the TBAM website: tbamfest.com/. Email Patti at baycity@sonic.net.

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ell, Pony Express 2018 is in the books! Photos are available on our McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. There are still a few T-shirts available for $15 each. Contact the chamber if you are interested in continuing to celebrate our 50 year anniversary. Chili Cook-off We had an amazing turnout for the Chili Cook-off on Wednesday, May 30. There were 10 participants and over 400 people in attendance. We would like to thank all who made this event a true success. This was our first year to hold an outdoor cook-off and we look forward to continuing with this event in 2019. Thank you to McKinleyville Shopping Center for providing a perfect location for the outdoor cook-off with ample indoor seating for attendees. Fireman’s Mini-Muster Arcata, Blue Lake, Fieldbrook and Fortuna fire personnel volunteered their time to perform a Hose Relay and Bucket Brigade contest. The MC shared some of the history of firefighting and how muster’s began. Many community members were there cheering for their favorite teams. Thank you to McKinleyville Little League for hosting the “Snack Bar” for this event. Barn Dance Azalea Hall was transformed into a barn on Friday evening for the first indoor barn dance. Those who attended enjoyed listening to Lone Star Junction while visiting

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES on Madaket Plaza at the foot of C Street in Eureka begins its 21st season this Thursday, June 14 with Clean Sweep performing rhythm and blues and funk at 6 p.m. The 10-week series, sponsored by Eurekaa Main Street, continues every Thursday

through Aug. 16. Other upcoming bands include: June 21, Johnny Young Band, favorite country hits; June 28, Merv George, classic rock; July 5, Twice As Good, best of the blues; July 12, Nate Bosworth, super-hot country; July 19: Rising Signs, reggae; July 26, Decades, variety; Aug. 2, Fargo Brothers, R&B; Aug. 9, Tom Rigney, Cajun/Zydeco; Aug. 16, The Illeagles, Eagles tribute band. For more information on the Eureka Summer Concerts, call Eureka Main Street at (707) 4429054, or BiCoastal Media at (707) 442-2000. DUNE RESTORATION Help restore the dune ecosystem on the Friends of the Dunes property on Saturday, June 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants to make room for native plant diversity. Tools, gloves, and snacks will be provided. Please bring water and wear work clothes. Meet at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Ln. in Manila. For more information contact jess@ friendsofthedunes.org or call (707) 444-1397.

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the Six Rivers Saloon and McKinleyville Schools Parent Teacher Organizations scrumptious snack bar. Pancake Breakfast Hungry patrons from far and near enjoyed the pancake breakfast hosted by the Dow’s Prairie Grange members on Saturday morning. 50th Anniversary Parade Pony Express would not be the same without the well attended parade. Hundreds of people lined up along Central Avenue to watch approximately 50 entries while celebrating 50 years! Thank you to Mad River Rotary and McKinleyville Youth Football for organizing the parade and traffic control at the intersections to safeguard the participants as well as the spectators. Pony Express Festival Pierson Park was the place to be on Saturday from Noon to 4pm. Over 40 vendors offered their wares. Many local crafters offered their unique products while others offered their tasty treats. There were a wide variety of children’s activities along with a tour of the fire station and a Coast Guard helicopter. The live music was provided by Taxi out of Willow Creek. Pony Express Days is an annual event that depends on the support of our local businesses and community members. The McKinleyville Chamber would like to thank all of our monetary and in-kind donors who helped to make the 50th Anniversary Celebration one to remember.

Life of pie

ONE THOUSAND PIES Those dedicated pie bakers of the Westhaven Ladies Club have reached their goal of 1,000 blackberry pies! Even though the 58th annual Blackberry Festival isn't until the last Sunday in July, they will keep on baking. This year they have also made strawberry-rhubarb pies as well. Many thanks to Murphy's Market in Trinidad for storing some of the frozen pies for the club. Mark your calendars. Longtime volunteer Carol Daniels holds the sign while Traci Hanson rolls more pie dough. The festival brings in much needed dough to support the Westhaven Volunteer Fire Department. Janine Volkmar | Union

It’s the end of an era. Those were Monica Hadley’s words. But they weren’t quite right. “It is the end of a definite part of my life,” she said, later adding that labeling this a time of new beginnings would suit her best. After 45 years as a Union columnist — first under the long-time heading Party Line and later under the label Seems to Me – Monica Hadley is calling it quits, severing her formal ties with the paper her family owned for 47 years. – The Union, May 12, 1994

J UNE 13, 2018 F N NC B The monthly Dow’s Prairie Grange flea market and pancake breakfast is on Saturday, June 16. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The special this month will be a Denver scramble. Large breakfasts are $5 and the small size is $3. First responders eat free. Grange members are still collecting donations of canned fruit, soup, and vegetables for Crisis Food Baskets and would like to encourage its wonderful patrons to bring a can to breakfast! The flea market is open until 3 pm. Vendors interested in renting a table can call Kathy

M AD R IVER U NION Moley at 498-0801. The Dow’s Prairie Grange is located at 3995 Dow’s Prairie Rd. in McKinleyville.

ly, she will provide technical and administrative expertise in working with management to develop and implement member C B C Coast services branch objectives. Central Credit Zinselmeir brings Union (CCCU) 25 years of finanhas announced cial institution that Fatima Zinexperience to her selmeir (formerrole, including ly Giacomini) six years as Manhas rejoined the ager at CCCU’s organization as two McKinleyville member services Member Services Fatima branch operaBranches, located Zinselmeir tions manager, a on Central Avenewly created position. She nue and inside Ray’s Food is responsible for support- Place. Zinselmeir is a Huming operations, lending, boldt County native and and quality service func- graduate of Arcata High tions of the credit union’s School. She has been ac12 locations. Additional- tive in Mad River Rotary,

previously named Rotarian of the Year, and the McKinleyville Chamber, including serving as president. She and her husband reside in McKinleyville and have five children. F N N Volkswagen owners and spectators are invited to the Humbugs VW Car Club 14th annual “Cooling it in the Redwoods Car Show and BBQ.” It is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4 at Pierson Park in McKinleyville. Attendance is free for spectators. Enter your VW (in any condition 25 years or older) for $25 which includes the barbecue and Humbugs

membership For more information email humbugsvwclub@gmail.com or visit our Humbugs VWs Facebook page. Brenna Melvin of McKinleyville recently received a doctorate of audiology from the University of Northern Colorado In Greeley, Colo. Commencement ceremonies were held May 4 and 5.

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L EGAL N OTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18-00352 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DONS DONUTS PIZZA & DELI 933 H STREET ARCATA, CA 95521 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT KIMHAK CHUM 2710 TERRACE AVE. ARCATA, CA 95521 RAMSEY CHUM 2710 TERRACE AVE. ARCATA, CA 95521 This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE S/ KIMHAK CHUM /OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on MAY 31, 2018 KELLY E. SANDERS SE DEPUTY CLERK 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18-00343 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STYLE ME PRETTY 3537 SPEAR AVE. ARCATA, CA 95521 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT TIA M. HEMSTED 3537 SPEAR AVE. ARCATA, CA 95521 ASHLEY N. SNIDER 3537 SPEAR AVE. ARCATA, CA 95521 This business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP S/ TIA HEMSTED /OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on MAY 29, 2018 KELLY E. SANDERS SE DEPUTY CLERK 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18-00344 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SALON ROYALE 426 6TH STG. EUREKA, CA 95501 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT TIA M. HEMSTED 3537 SPEAR AVE. ARCATA, CA 95521 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL S/ TIA HEMSTED /OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on MAY 29, 2018 KELLY E. SANDERS SE DEPUTY CLERK 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18-00342 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JENNI’S CAR WASH 808 11TH STREET FORTUNA, CA 95540 1418 S STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT EDWARD SHINN 1418 S ST. EUREKA, CA 95501 JENNIFER SHINN 1418 S ST. EUREKA, CA 95501 This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE S/ EDWARD SHINN /OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on MAY 29, 2018 KELLY E. SANDERS SM DEPUTY CLERK 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18-00314 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SIX RIVERS SURGERY GROUP 3800 JANES ROAD ARCATA, CA 95521 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT DENNIS D. WILCOX 3412 LETZ AVENUE MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 BARBARA R. WILCOX 3412 LETZ AVENUE MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE S/ BARBARA WILCOX /CO-OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on MAY 18, 2018 KELLY E. SANDERS SE DEPUTY CLERK 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 5

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME GAGE BARSANTI SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV180397

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: GAGE BARSANTI to Proposed name GAGE ESKRA. 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: JUNE 27, 2018 Time: 1:45 p.m. Dept.: 4 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: 5/7/18 KELLY L. NEEL Judge of the Superior Court 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME MAILIA ROSANN PENHALL SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV180317 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MALIA ROSANN PENHALL to Proposed name MALIA MELE MATSUMOTO. 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: JUNE 19, 2018 Time: 1:45 p.m. Dept.: 4 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: 4/23/18 KELLY L. NEEL Judge of the Superior Court 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 STATE OF INDIANA IN THE BOONE SUPERIOR COURT I COUNTY OF BOONE CAUSE NO. 06D01-1804PL-000469 CHRIS L. SHELBY, as Personal Representative of the Estate of JOHN CHARLES WHIFFING, Petitioner, vs. EMILY WHIFFING, JOHN C. WHIFFING, JR., THE ESTATE OF JUNE MARIE (SCHUMACHER) WHIFFING, ) FILED THE ESTATE OF RICHARD MORRIS WHIFFING, MAY 17, 2018 THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM HARVEY WHIFFING, BOONE COUNTY COURTS THE ESTATE OF HAZEL WHIFFING, THE ESTATE OF TINA WHIFFING, THE ESTATE OF CHERRY WHIFFING, THE ESTATE OF CAROLINE WHIFFING, THE HEIRS OR DEVISEES OR SPOUSES OF ANY OF THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, ALIVE OR DEAD. Notice of Quiet Title Action To whom it may concern and to all those claiming interest in real estate described hereinafter 1. Petitioner has filed on the 18th day of April, 2018 a Complaint to Quiet Title to real estate described hereinafter. 2. The Court shall hear the above matter on August 29, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. which is more than thirty (30) days after the last publication of notice.

3. That the Defendants who are designated as Unknown are listed above in the caption. 4. The real estate is described as follows: The south half of the southwest quarter of Section 26, Township 19 North, Range 1 West, containing 80 acres, more or less. The southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 26, Township 19 North, Range 1 West, containing 40 acres, more or less. The west half of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 26, Township 19 North, Range 1 West, containing 20 acres, more or less, except a tract 150 foot square for use as a water tank for the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad. Lot No. 1 of fractional Section 26, Township 19 North, Range 1 West, containing 30.55 acres, more or less. Lot No. 1 of fractional Section 27, Township 19 North, Range 1 West, containing 65.69 acres, more or less; except therefrom, commencing at a point where the Indian Reserve Line crosses the east line of said Section 27, and run thence south 12 rods, more or less, to a point in the north line of the C.C.C. and St. L. Railroad right of way, thence northwesterly along north right of way line to its point of intersection with the Indian Reserve Line, thence east along said Indian Reserve Line to the place of beginning, containing 1 acre, more or less, and leaving after said exception 64.69 acres, more or less. Also a part of the fractional southeast quarter of Section 27, Township 19 North, Range 1 West, described as follows: Commencing 29-1/8 rods south and 33-2/5 rods west of the northeast corner of said fractional southeast quarter, said point being at the point of intersection of the Indian Reserve Line and the south line of the C.C.C. and St. L. Railroad right of way, thence west 46-3/5 rods, more or less, along said Indian Reserve Line to its point of intersection with the west line of the east half of said fractional southeast quarter, thence north 29 rods, more or less to a point in the south right of way line of the C.C.C. and St. L. Railroad, thence south 64 1/2 degrees east along said south right of way line to the place of beginning containing 4.22 acres, more or less. Except however the following described real estate, to-wit: A part of the south half of the southeast quarter of Section 26, Township 19 North, Range 1 West, of the Second Principal Meridian located in Center Township, Boone County, Indiana, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the northeast corner of the west half of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 26, Township and Range aforesaid, proceed south 1 degree 05 minute 11 seconds east along an existing fence line for a distance of 1312.91 feet to the section line, thence south 89 degrees 20 minutes 20 seconds west for a distance of 646.92 feet along said section line; thence north 65 degrees 31 minutes 13 seconds west for a distance of 106.70 feet along the north right of way line of the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad; thence proceed along the limited access right of way fence of I65 on a curve whose cord bears north 9 degrees 37 minutes 33 seconds west for a distance of 1274.89 feet (radius 9291 feet); thence north 88 degrees 50 minutes 0 seconds east with the quarter quarter line for a distance of 932.47 feet to the point of beginning, containing 25.03 acres, more or less, subject however to all public highways, legal rights of way and easements of record. Containing in all herein described and after said exception 214.43 acres, more or less, except therefrom the right of way of the C.C.C. and St. L. Railroad as the same is now located over and across the above described real estate. Subject to legal highways, rights of way and easements located in Center Township, Boone County, Indiana. 5. The purpose of this action is to quiet title to said real estate. 6. The name and address of the Personal Representative and counsel representing the Petitioner is: Chris L. Shelby Shelby Law, PC 116 N. West Street PO Box 743 Lebanon, IN 46052 Dated: 05/17/2018 Jessica J. Fouts /s/ Clerk, Boone Superior Court I Chris L. Shelby, #123-06

Shelby Law PC 116 N. West Street PO Box 743 Lebanon, IN 46052 Telephone: (765) 482-1370 Facsimile: (765) 482-9065 5/30,6/6, 6/13, 6/20 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME LAURA ELIZABETH JOHNSON SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV180412 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: LAURA ELIZABETH JOHNSON to Proposed name LAURA ELIZABETH SARVINSKI. 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 6, 2018 Time: 1:45 p.m. Dept.: 4 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 17, 2018 WILLIAM P. BARRY Judge of the Superior Court 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KENNETH RAY BELL CASE NO.: PR180121 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: KENNETH RAY BELL Petition for Probate has been filed by: ANGELA BELL in the Superior Court of California, County of HUMBOLDT. The Petition for Probate requests that: ANGELA BELL 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 28, 2018 Time: 2:00 PM Dept.: 6 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 petition 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: ARTHUR NIELSEN 214737 GALE & NIELSEN 2850 HARRIS STREET EUREKA, CA 95503 (707)269-0167 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 \ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SHERRY DIANA EASLEY SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV180465 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: SHERRY DIANA EASLEY to Proposed name DIANA FLEURDELYS ALFKIN 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 25, 2018 Time: 1:45 p.m. Dept.: 4 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 30, 2018 KELLY NEEL Judge of the Superior Court 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LILLIAN GAIL NEAL, AKA LILLIAN GAIL HOLT CASE NO.: PR180133 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LILLIAN GAIL NEAL, AKA LILLIAN GAIL HOLT Petition for Probate has been filed by: AMBER ALLEN in the Superior Court of California, County of HUMBOLDT. The Petition for Probate requests that: AMBER ALLEN 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: July 5, 2018 Time: 2:00 PM Dept.: 6 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 petition 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: ZACHERY CURTIS 232511 GALE & NIELSEN 2850 HARRIS STREET EUREKA, CA 95503 (707)269-0167 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN REED CASE NO.: PR180131 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: PATRICIA ANN REED Petition for Probate has been filed by: TARALYN IPINA in the Superior Court of California, County of HUMBOLDT. The Petition for Probate requests that: TARALYN IPINA 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: July 19, 2018 Time: 2:00 PM Dept.: 6 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 petition 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: ARTHUR NIELSEN 214737 GALE & NIELSEN 2850 HARRIS STREET EUREKA, CA 95503 (707)269-0167 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 CITY OF ARCATA LEGAL NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1501

I hereby certify that at a regular meeting held on May 16, 2018, the Arcata City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1501, summarized below, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending Zoning Regulations Pertaining to Cannabis Retail Sales and Service, at which time the reading in full thereof was unanimously waived and approval granted for reading the ordinance by title only. Ordinance No. 1501 was passed and adopted at a regular City Council meeting held on June 6, 2018, by the following vote: AYES: Pereira, Watson, Ornelas, Pitino, Winkler. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. APPROVED: Sofia Pereira, Mayor, City of Arcata. ATTEST: Bridget Dory, City Clerk, City of Arcata Summary of Ordinance No. 1501 This ordinance updates the City’s zoning regulations to allow cannabis retail sales and service facilities in commercial and light industrial zones, as well as accessory retail sales in the Cannabis Innovation Zone. The full text of Ordinance No. 1501 is available 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 July 6, 2018, BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA. Dated: June 6, 2018. Bridget Dory, City Clerk, City of Arcata CITY OF ARCATA NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) ANNIE AND MARY TRAIL CONNECTIVITY PROJECT The City has secured funding for the Annie and Mary Trail Connectivity Project to develop alternatives to improve walking and bike safety between downtown Arcata and northern Arcata neighborhoods. The City of Arcata’s Engineering Department is seeking a qualified consulting firm to assess the current multimodal conditions within the project area and develop alternatives that will improve safety and connectivity, while following best practices and local planning documents for trails/walking and biking paths. The project will be funded with local and state dollars requiring the Consultant to follow all pertinent local and state, laws and regulations. The DBE goal for this project is 5 %. Total amount payable to the Consultant shall not exceed $163,000.00 with a performance period/contract from the date approved by the City Council in 2018 through February of 2020. Sealed proposals for this work will be received at the City Manager’s Office, 736 F Street, Arcata, California, until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 17, 2018. The proposals submitted in response to this RFP will be used as a basis for selecting the Consultant for this project. The Request for Proposals Package for this work can be obtained on the City’s website, www.cityofarcata.org, on or after Friday, June 8, 2018. 6/13, 6/20 CITY OF ARCATA NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY THE CITY OF ARCATA AS THE LEAD AGENCY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcata intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project described below Project: The City of Arcata (City) proposes to provide access for non-motorized personal watercraft, including landside features such as parking lot improvements; loading/unloading areas; a dock; and vault toilet restroom. Currently, access to North Bay via the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary is severely limited during only high tide windows. The proposed dock will be located at the southern limit of the project area and will consist of a concrete abutment, an aluminum gangway landing float, and a launching float. Four piles will be required for installation and will be installed during low tide when no water is present. Application Date: NOC filed with the State Clearinghouse on June 11, 2018 Application Type: Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration Location: Assessor’s Parcel Number 503-241-010 Owner/Applicant: City of Arcata Agent: City of Arcata Zoning and General Plan: Natural Resources – Public Trust Coastal Status: Project is located within the Coastal Zone –State Jurisdiction Environmental: A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and is being circulated by the City of Arcata Environmental Services Department as Lead Agency. The City will accept comments on the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration from June 13th until July 16th, consistent with Section 15105 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the information regarding the proposed project and environmental document may be reviewed at the Environmental Services Department at Arcata City Hall, 736 “F” Street, Arcata, on weekdays between the hours

of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN: The Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration becomes final after the public comment period is exhausted. Any interested person is encouraged to submit comments prior to the end of the comment period. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN: that, pursuant to state law, “If you challenge City action on a proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised during the comment period.” 6/13 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME STEPHANIE DAWN SANCHEZ SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV180497 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: STEPHANIE DAWN SANCHEZ to Proposed name STEPHANIE DAWN COFFEY 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 24, 2018 Time: 1:45 p.m. Dept.: 4 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: JUNE 7, 2018 KELLY NEEL Judge of the Superior Court 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME RYAN JAMES SANCHEZ SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV180496 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: RYAN JAMES SANCHEZ to Proposed name: RYAN JAMES COFFEY 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 24, 2018 Time: 1:45 p.m. Dept.: 4 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: JUNE 7, 2018 KELLY NEEL Judge of the Superior Court 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4

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id-June is always a slower time for dog adoptions as families are frantically getting through the last weeks of school. We wish the graduates of every grade our congratulations and a happy start to summer! For those considering a new canine buddy to share some summer fun, now is a great time to come check out the possibilities! There are 27 dogs available for adoption right now and they come in all shapes, sizes, ages and energy levels, from the super happy and energetic younger dogs to the more laid back senior dogs. One of our senior dogs that just became available for adoption is Sweet Pea, a female Australian Shepherd mix. Sweet Pea was hit by a car and spent some time at the veterinarian’s when she was first found. She has kept everyone guessing about how old she is! At first everyone thought she was very old, then quite young. Current guess is that she is middle-aged at about eight. Her grey muzzle makes her appear older, but it is just her coloring. Sweet Pea has lots of life left in her yet. While she has been in the infirmary she has developed quite a fondness for her big neighbor, Bridge. She perks right up when she gets to go out for a walk with him! Sweet Pea is a quiet dog, easy to walk on the leash and very appreciative of attention that comes her way. She has a slender, long frame and seems to have

made a good recovery from her injury. Sweet Pea will be thrilled to find a loving home for the second half of her life. Come meet Sweet Pea at the Humboldt County Animal Shelter! The shelter is open Monday through Friday at 980 Lycoming Ave. in McKinSweet Pea leyville. More information is at (707) 840-9132. Sweet Pea’s neighbor, bat that he is wearing is a deterrent to Bridge, has passed his temperament safe play however! tests and will be ready for adoption He needs a foster home for the as soon as his cast comes off. Bridge remainder of the time that he has to took a dive off an overpass - fell or wear the cast, as it is supposed to be jumped is unclear – and miraculously kept dry and that is a challenge at the only broke a toe! Unfortunately, that shelter. injury requires a full leg cast to conA foster would have the first tain the splint. Beautiful big Bridge chance at adopting this great dog, seems to have no idea that anything who appears to be a possible mix of is wrong. He is happy to get out for a Border Collie and Anatolian Shepwalk and would love to play with the herd. Bridge has nice manners and other dogs he has met. That baseball such a fun personality. The girl dogs love this guy! If you think you might like to foster Bridge, please contact us at redwoodpalsrescue@gmail.com or call (707) 839-9692. Redwood Pals Rescue may also be looking for a foster home for one mama dog that just arrived with her eleven fat puppies (!!!) and/or another expectant mama dog that is also a recent arrival. Please contact us at the email or phone listed above if you Bridge would like more information. Thank you!

AT THE SANCTUARY For the fourth year in a row, the Sanctuary will be hosting its annual teacher tribute and fundraiser, Summer at the Sanctuary, on Sunday, June 17 from 4 to 10 p.m. at 1301 J St. Arcata. For this free family friendly event, the building and yard will be in full display as a Creative Playground, with games, activities, live music, food and drinks. In addition to these many amusements, there will be a silent auction and gallery exhibition featuring the work of local artists and craftspeople.

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SAVANNAH FUENTES Seattle-based Flamenco dancer, Savannah Fuentes brings her latest show, Feria, an evening of Flamenco, to the Bayside Community Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Rd. in Bayside on Saturday, June 16 at 8 p.m. The performance is inspired by Spain’s Spring Fair, or Feria, a week-long celebration of music, dance, food, and wine that embodies the joyful aspects of Andalusian culture. Savannah has taken inspiration from this colorful festival. She will be joined by acclaimed Spanish-Romani guitarist Pedro Cortes and singer/ percussionist Jose Moreno. Tickets are $7 for children, $15 for students and $20 for general admission. VIP reserved seats are $34. Tickets can be purchased at brownpapertickets.com/ event/3442784. FAIRY FEST Arcata Main Street introduces the first Fairy Festival on the Arcata Plaza on behalf of Foster Children’s Special Court Advocates of Humboldt (CASA). A magical realm out of the mind and heart of Shoshanna brought to life for one afternoon and evening on Saturday, June 30 from 3 to 10 p.m. In this land of enchantment you will experience the elements and the elemental beings that inhabit them, brought into being by live actors.

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