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BLUE LAKE – The shooting death of a robbery suspect at the Patriot gas station on Blue Lake Boulevard last Thursday has left the town reeling and full of questions. Employee Mark Anthony Nelson, Jr. was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder, possession of stolen property and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. But some citizens are calling him a hero, and an online fundraiser has been launched for his defense. According to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, July 2 at about 9:45 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a business on the 200 block of Blue Lake Boulevard on a report of an armed robbery with shots fired. Deputies arrived on scene and located a male subject with a gunshot Mark Anthony wound to the chest. First responders performed lifesaving efforts on Nelson, Jr. the subject, however, he succumbed to his injuries on scene. HCSO criminal investigators responded to the scene to investigate the death as a homicide. Their investigation revealed that at about 9:40 p.m. the subject approached an employee and a patron of the business outside, brandishing a firearm in an attempt to rob the store. The employee and patron fled. The man then entered the store and proceeded to steal cash and other items. SHOOTING  PAGE 6

Water, sewer rates see big jump over 5 years Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union

ARCATA – The City Council last week renewed the coronavirus state of emergency, and in a letter of appreciation, thanked Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich for her leadership. “You have shown a steadfast commitment to protecting our community members’ lives and health, and your deep respect and knowledge of science has served us all through these challenging times,” said the letter. The letter also acknowledged “healthcare professionals, emergency support staff and first responders in our region.” Utility rate increases The meeting’s most weighty item was the increase in water and wastewater rates for property owners over the next five years. Water rates are to rise beginning in September, and wastewater in January of next year. Environmental Services Director Mark Andre said 30 valid protest letters had been received regarding the rate hikes, far fewer than the 50 percent plus one of the roughly 6,000 water and wastewater customers that would be required to halt the rate increase. The rate increases are in support of the $55 to $64 million project to upgrade Arcata’s aging Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The new rates are the result of a consultant’s study, and several subsequent public hearings. Andre said the average in-city water customer pays about $28 per month for water, which will jump to $38 in the first year’s hike. Smaller increases will follow in subsequent years culminating in a roughly $41 average charge in 2024/2025. Consumers of Arcata water outside city limits will pay more. Wastewater rates are pushing higher due to capital improvement projects on old infrastructure totaling $75.2 million, $64.4 of which are for the WWTP. This includes a conversion to ultraviolet purification from chlorine-based treatment. Maintaining regulatory compliance and avoiding costly fines for illegal discharges is another goal. RATES  PAGE 6

PRINCIPLED PROTESTS Left, activists at a protest organized by Humboldt County Black Music & Arts were masked, and practiced social distancing at the Old Town Gazebo on a sunny 4th of July in support of Black Lives Matter. Right, members of the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship gathered at Fourth and V streets.

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Health officer says social mingling ‘not safe’ Daniel Mintz

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HUMBOLDT – As California deals with surges of coronavirus, Humboldt County’s public health officer has warned that business openings could be reeled back if residents let their guards down and resume their pre-virus social lives. In a June 30 video release, Dr. Teresa Frankovich, the county’s health officer, talked about recent “exponential growth” of COVID-19 cases in parts of the state and how it could happen locally. Statewide, 19 counties have been directed to scale back their business

activities. Previously, bars, restaurants, movie theaters, zoos and museums and recreational facilities had been cleared for opening but the Governor’s Office has re-instated restrictions on them in the affected counties. Humboldt is not on the list of counties whose recent case growth rates exceed the state’s standards. But Frankovich warned that it could be if residents aren’t vigilant. “I think there are huge lessons to be learned here,” she said, adding that she’s concerned about focusing solely on obviously risky social environments like bars.

McK cell tower talk termed troubling Jack Durham

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MCKINLEYVILLE – Numerous residents of the Cochran Road area in southeast McKinleyville are adamantly opposed to new cell towers being erected in their neighborhood. However, it’s unclear whether cell companies are actually interested in locating towers there. The issue was discussed at the July 1 meeting of the McKinleyville Community

Services District Board of Directors, which received 12 written protests against the cell towers. MCSD Manager Patrick Kaspari stated in his manager’s report that the district was approached by two “cell tower real estate brokers.” “Both brokers are in the very early phase of the process and are reaching out to property owners in the general vicinity of where their cell providers need/ TOWERS  PAGE 3

“I think it’s important for people to recognize that it is, in fact, our day to day behavior that is putting us at risk,” Frankovich continued. “It is people gathering between households, it’s those networks of friends and neighbors, and after a long time of shelter in place, people want to socialize.” Doing so “starts to feel safe” but “I think we just need to accept the fact that it is not safe,” said Frankovich. “The more you mix with other households, the more the virus is going to circulate and it’s going to compromise our ability to move forward.” MINGLING  PAGE 6

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McK’ville giving fish the right of way Jack Durham

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McKINLEYVILLE – If funding is available, McKinleyville could construct habitat for juvenile salmon along the banks of the Mad River as early as the summer of 2021. The project would include a new trail, a parking lot, two picnic tables, wildlife viewing areas and a place to launch small boats into the river. The McKinleyville Community Services District Board of Directors was scheduled July 1 to adopt an initial study of the project and approve a mitigated negative declaration for what’s being called the Mad River Floodplain and Public Access Enhancement Project. At the request of Director Shel Barsanti, the board voted 4-1, with MCSD Board President Mary Burke abstaining, to postpone the matter until its Aug. 3 meeting. Bar-

santi said she wants more information about how the district will pay for the $1.6 million project. Part of the project involves the conversion of 4.3 acres of wastewater percolation ponds into coho salmon habitat. The ponds were used by the district to dispose of treated wastewater, which is now used for irrigation. The ponds are located on land owned by the district on the McKinleyville side of the river roughly across from the Mad River boat ramp. All but the eastern levees will be removed from the ponds, which will be connected to the Mad River, allowing juvenile fish to swim into the ponds and seek refuge. Native trees and plants will provide shade, coverage, protection and food for the fish. At the west end of School Road, a half-acre parking lot would be constructed, with a paved trail, about four to eight feet wide, extending down to an overlook. Existing trails in the

area will also be graveled and improved. Some of the improvements to existing trails could take place this year, according to MCSD Manager Patrick Kaspari. An area down the hill from School Road along the banks of the Mad River would be altered to allow for small boats, such as kayaks, to be launched into the river. This would not be a boat ramp. After the initial study and mitigated negative declaration are approved, the district would pursue grant funding to help pay for most of the project. At the July 1 meeting, the MCSD board received three letters from Verwer Avenue residents opposing the project. Verwer is the private road to the north of the west end of School Road. The residents complained that cars often use Verwer to turn around, causing damage to the roadway. The park, they said, would result in more traffic.

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towers, the aesthetics and the how they might affect property values. “I’m angry that those in power can impact my family’s health and ruin my property value,” wrote Susanne Westbrook. “No one’s going to want to buy my house with a cell tower in close proximity. Would you? And what about my young children’s exposure. Would you place your children at risk?” The district received one letter of support for a new cell tower from Michael Glass, who said a new tower could provide revenue for the MCSD and boost the strength of the cell signal in the area. “I feel a new tower with appropriate redundancy would be a valuable asset to our local McKinleyville community,” Glass wrote.

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CITY OF ARCATA NOTICE OF ELECTION AND NOTICE OF DATE AFTER WHICH NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST A CITY MEASURE MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of the City of Arcata that a general municipal election will be held in the City of Arcata on November 3, 2020, and will include the following offices: Three City Council members, each for a full term of four (4) years, terms to expire November 2024 The nomination period for these offices begins at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2020, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2020. Nomination papers may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office located at 736 F Street, Arcata, California, in person or electronically. Should an incumbent fail to file for re-election, the nomination period will be extended to Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. MEASURES TO BE VOTED ON NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the following measures are to be voted on at the general municipal election to be held in the City of Arcata on Tuesday, November 3, 2020: To protect and preserve natural open space areas for future generations by: improving and maintaining parks, open spaces and trails; protecting land around creeks. Rivers and streams to prevent pollution and improve water quality; protecting redwood forests, wildlife habitat, working lands, scenic hillsides and agricultural land; expanding public access and trail systems; shall the City of Arcata levy a special tax of $37 annually per parcel providing approximately $175,000 annually until ended by voters, with citizen oversight and all funds benefitting local open space as set forth in City Council Resolution 190-68? Yes No Shall private and public entities be authorized to develop, construct, or acquire up to 7.5% of the total number of housing units in the City of Arcata for elderly, disabled and alter-abled, and low-income households, pursuant to Article XXXIV of the California Constitution? An affirmative vote on this measure has no fiscal impact, nor does it grant approval for any specific project. If approved, this measure would rescind and replace the 1992 Measure L, which authorized a limit of 5%. Yes No The complete text of the measures is available in the City Clerk’s office between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that written arguments for or against the measures may be submitted to the Arcata City Clerk and the Clerk has fixed Noon on July 17, 2020, as the date after which no arguments for or against the City measure may be submitted. The Arcata City Council, or any individual voter who is eligible to vote on the measure or bona fide association of citizens, may file a written argument for or against the measure. Arguments shall be accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers. No argument shall exceed 300 words in length. No more than five signatures shall appear with any argument submitted. Rebuttal arguments, not to exceed 250 words, as submitted by the authors of the opposing direct arguments, may be filed with the clerk and shall be filed no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 28, 2020. Rebuttal arguments must be accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s), or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers. Arguments submitted shall be titled either “Argument in Favor of Measure” or “Argument against Measure.” Arguments shall be typewritten and shall have the following statement on the heading of the first page: “Arguments in favor of or against the proposed laws are the opinions of the authors.” If more than one argument for or more than one argument against the measure is submitted to the City Clerk’s office within the time prescribed, the Clerk shall select one argument in favor and one argument against the measure for printing and distribution to the voters of the City as prescribed by the California Elections Code. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any ordinance, impartial analysis, or argument filed will be available for public examination in the City Clerk’s office for 10 calendar days after the final date of filing. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said election shall be consolidated with all other elections held on November 3, 2020. Dated: June 18, 2020 /s/ Bridget Dory City Clerk, City of Arcata 7/8

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EUREKA – The Sequoia Park Zoo is excited to welcome you back! Beginning July 7, the zoo will officially reopen to the general public. Zoo staff have been hard at work to create a safe environment for your next zoo experience. In order to limit capacity and allow for social distancing, online reservations are now required via sequoiaparkzoo.net. Additional safety measures you will notice on your next zoo visit include requiring zoo staff and guests to wear face masks, directional signage on some pathways, encouraging social distancing of at least six feet between groups, increased cleaning and sanitization practices and closing certain high touch areas. These key safety measures have been implemented as part of the re-opening plan. Please visit sequoiaparkzoo. net/covid-19 for more details on what to expect during your visit. The Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka, will be open daily, Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with last entry at 4 p.m. The Zoo will be closed every Monday.

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Contrast and compare the French and U.S. healthcare experience

t’s a slow Bayside news week, so I thought I’d share a personal tale from some Bayside residents. My husband Tom and I went out for our first restaurant meal together since early March. El Chipotle, in the Sunny Brae Center, is open every day for dine-in lunch and dinner. It has a sheltered outside patio, a huge indoor space, all of the recommended COVID precautions, and it felt very safe. What a small special pleasure in this strange time. That got me thinking about things that we take for granted. This time last year, Tom and I were headed to southern France for a vacation with family. Three days in, on a very quiet Sunday morning in a small town along the Canal du Midi, Tom began feeling unwell... short of breath, pain in his upper arm. I was able to call France’s version of 911 and a short time later, an ambulance arrived, with a doctor (!), nurse technician and driver, and a second back-up vehicle. Tests performed on site told them that he should go straight to hospital, and we were given

the option of the closest, smaller Throughout all this I stayed hospital, or larger facility about nearby and visited every day (by 30 minutes away. We chose the bus and metro) and, toward the latter. end, on the weekends, we went Long story short, Tom was in out for excursions in the beautivarious health care facilities for ful city of Toulouse. By this time, the next six weeks. He spent the Tom was easily able to walk many first nine days at a hosmiles a day, navigate pital in Carcassonne. stairs, and so on. They did the angiograSo what was so unphy and all of the necesusual about all this? Alsary tests so he could be most everything. assessed for surgery. He First, continuity of felt perfectly well during care. When the emerall of this time (in the v BAYSIDE gency occurred I conU.S., I’m sure he would tacted our medical prohave been discharged), vider and insurances Carolyn but the French doctors at home. But I couldn’t Jones wanted him supervised. get any information. We were sent by medNo one could tell me ical taxi to consult with the cardi- what would happen if I transac surgeon and then transferred ferred Tom back to the U.S. for to a huge university hospital with care. Where should we go? How a cardiac specialty unit in Tou- would the surgery get authorized louse, where he spent two weeks. and scheduled? When could it be He had quadruple bypass surgery, done? What would it cost? was five days in Cardiac ICU and That lack of clarity led us to then a regular cardiac unit. He stay in France where all of this was then transferred by medical was absolutely seamless. The taxi to a rehab facility where he French doctors themselves urged spent another two weeks (they us to stay as they didn’t trust this wanted him to stay a full month, aspect of the U.S. system. but we needed to get home). Second, the style of care. I was

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immediately struck by the difference in how medical staff interacted with patients. There was a lot less time spent looking at computer screens and entering information. Patients were encouraged to move around as much as they were able. It was common to see patients toting IV poles down in the cafeteria with family. When I later saw Tom’s medical records, I was astonished at how concise and clear they were. When I once requested my own records from a two-hour $3,500 ER visit here at home, I received about 30 pages of gobbledly-gook. Third, the cost. I was able to put the cost of the first nine days stay on a credit card while I sorted out the details. Would your credit card cover that in the U.S.? We have long kept an emergency travel medical policy, renewed annually, which covers emergency medical evacuation (which could have been used in this case) or treatment. (Frequent travelers out there, I strongly recommend such policies which are incredibly cost-effective and the staff at ours was amazing in working with us to cover costs and get us home safely.)

Aligning to current law, DA knocks old felony cannabis cases down to misdemeanors Humboldt County District Attorney

HUMBOLDT – In keeping with the letter and spirit of a 2018 California State Assembly Bill (AB 1793) which charged prosecutors with addressing past cannabis-related convictions to align them with current laws, the Humboldt County District Attorney has identified 801 convictions dating back to 1982 and agreed to their re-designation from felonies to misdemeanors. AB 1793 addressed cannabis-related violations of the Health and Safety Code sections covering possession (section 11357), cultivation (section 11358), possession for sale (section 11359) and transportation (section 11360). AB 1793 required that the California Department of Justice provide prosecutors’ offices throughout the

state with lists of their relevant cases. When the list provided to Humboldt County included only 35 cases, District Attorney Maggie Fleming directed her staff to conduct their own search. Historically in Humboldt County, some people charged with Health and Safety Code sections 11357-11360 requested and were granted the opportunity to plead guilty to Health and Safety Code 11366.5 (managing a location for unlawful use or storage of a controlled substance), because that conviction could be reduced to a misdemeanor upon successful completion of probation. Therefore, the District Attorney’s Office also included violations of that code section in its search. Humboldt County’s search, which dated back as far as possible given

Trinidad robber flees with cash after assaulting clerks Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office

TRINIDAD – On Wednesday, July 1 at about 10 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a business on the 300 block of Main Street in Trinidad for the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred. Upon further investigation, deputies learned that an unknown male suspect entered the business, pointed a handgun at two employees and demanded cash from the store registers. The suspect then physically assaulted the employees, prior to taking a large amount of cash and fleeing the business. The

suspect was last seen running westbound from the business. A newer model white Chevy truck, possibly associated with the suspect, was later seen fleeing the area southbound on U.S. Highway 101 at a high rate of speed. The suspect is described as a white male adult, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a gray long-sleeved shirt with dark jeans, a ski mask and gloves. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.

JustArts group holding Zoom conversations on racial equity Equity Arcata

ARCATA –equity arcata’s JustArts working group is holding a virtual space for local artists to discuss the role they play in creating a more racially equitable community. JustArts was created to engage artists and artisans in community discussions on racial equity and social justice through art, and aims to create more safe and brave spaces for local artists to express themselves through various art forms, in addition to raising the voices of BIPOC artists and hosting community workshops surrounding racial equity. As the local arts community moves forward in creating new ways of being, doing and making, JustArts encourages more local artists to join the conversation on how art can help create a more racially equitable and just world. JustArts’ next discussion will take place on Wednesday, July 8 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Zoom, and all local artists are invited to attend. A link to the Zoom meeting can be found at equityarcata.com. For more information about JustArts, please call (707) 822- 1575 or email jackied@arcataplayhouse.org or laura@arcataplayhouse.org. For more information aboutequity arcata, visit equityarcata.com.

available computer records, yielded about 3,500 violations across more than 800 separate cases. While some violations of Health and Safety Code 11366.5 were not eligible for re-designation because they involved methamphetamine or heroin, all violations of 11366.5 involving cannabis and all convictions for violations listed in AB 1793 were reduced from felonies to misdemeanors. People seeking information on whether their criminal records were affected by Humboldt County’s response to AB 1793 should contact their legal counsel or Humboldt County Public Defender’s Office at (707) 445-7634. Any remaining convictions eligible for reduction under AB 1793 identified will receive prompt attention from the District Attorney’s Office.

Willow Creeker shoots self in face Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office

WILLOW CREEK – On Wednesday, July 1 at about 12:31 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a local hospital for the report of a gunshot victim that had just arrived. Deputies responded to the hospital and learned that the 50-year-old male victim was reportedly retrieving his firearm for cleaning at a property in the Willow Creek area when the firearm fell and accidentally discharged. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the face. The victim was later transported to an out of area hospital for further treatment. This incident is under investigation. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.

When all was said and done, the total cost of all of Tom’s care, from ambulance to diagnosis to transfer to major surgery to rehab (six weeks in all) was less than $50,000. The care was state-of-the-art. There was no process of authorizing and tracking every procedure, lab test and medication. If the doctors felt it necessary, it happened, and it was included in a flat daily rate for the level of care. The fee schedule for the first hospital was one half-page long. When we were ready to go home, our insurance covered first class flights to San Francisco. The cost for those two tickets for a half-day plane ride was over $32,000! It really makes me wonder about priorities... and to realize how lucky we were that Tom’s emergency happened in France... even if we did miss out on our vacation. This column is normally about Bayside news (or the activities of Bayside residents). Got something to share? Contact baysidecommunityhall@gmail.com or (707) 599.3192.

Mingling | Dodging droplets  FROM PAGE 1 The county has proceeded with reopening a variety of businesses and activities. The newest sector cleared for opening pending county certifications is movie theaters. But Frankovich suggested she’s prepared to scale back business activity if coronavirus spread picks up. “I want to be able to keep businesses open but frankly, we’re going to have to walk things back if it doesn’t change,” she said, emphasizing that masking is “absolutely essential” to protect each other from what’s believed to be the virus’ main means of transmission – exhaled droplets. “(Masking) is not meant to protect you specifically but if everyone is wearing them, it will protect you,” said Frankovich. “I can’t emphasize enough that this is our time of personal responsibility – either we accept that this virus is a problem and has potential to make a lot of us very sick or we ignore it at our own peril.” Answering a submitted media question on the impact of air travel, Frankovich said it’s a concern but “focusing on flying specifically is problematic” because “the vast majority of people travelling in and out of our county are doing so by vehicles.” She added that the “drivers of travel-acquired infections in our community have been our own residents, leaving and coming back to the area.” That is of particular concern in the context of the summer season and the July 4 holiday. During a July 2 video presentation, Deputy County Health Officer Josh Ennis said that people will want to socialize during the holiday weekend but “more than ever, with increased disease circulation throughout the state, this is the time when we need to exercise more caution – this is really one of the most important times.” Ennis recommended a COVID-era version of partying. “The safest thing to do is try to develop your own little celebration that stays at home,” he said. “That is the safest thing to do – the more you bring people together, the more opportunity you introduce for having disease circulate around.” Some county residents will travel, however, and Ennis urged avoidance of “the kinds of activities that place you at higher risk” along with prevention measures like hand washing, masking and distancing. Humboldt’s total case count has risen unevenly but steadily, at times trickling and sometimes lurching from one or two cases to several cases per day. Three more cases were confirmed on June 30 and two more were logged on July 2, bringing the county’s total to 138 cases. On July 3, six more cases were confirmed to bring the total to 144 cases. There have been 16 hospitalizations and a coronavirus outbreak in a Eureka nursing home led to four deaths.

Shooting | Public Safety meeting Monday

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had acted to “protect the store and his beloved community!” Continued the page, “He is a hero in the eyes of the community, yet has been charged with ridiculous charges! His family is hurt and confused during this trying time.” On the Blue Lake Community News and Crime Watch (299) Facebook page, Jason Crews, chair of Blue Lake’s Public Safety Commission, said the commission will meet Monday, July 13 at 6 p.m. in a Zoom meeting. Those wishing to may also attend at Skinner Store where the meeting will be projected. Attendees are asked to wear a facial covering and practice physical distancing. “We have been promoting neighborhood watch and would like to help facilitate the organizing,” Crews said. “Neighborhood watch is going to be an important part of our new direction.”

The average residential wastewater ratepayer’s monthly charge is presently $49.62, jumping 10 percent to $54.99 next year, $60.49 the following year and ending up at $77.61 in 2024/2025. Each year’s increases will be reviewed by the council, and could be modified. The sewer funding is boosted by $7 million in recent grants plus “significant” further grants to assist in upgrading the WWTP. Several letters from the public which were read at the meeting staunchly opposed the rate increases. Councilmember Brett Watson acknowledged that the increases were “horrible,” but “needed very badly.” The four-member council then unanimously approved the fee increases.

 FROM PAGE 1 Investigators believe that as the man exited the business, Nelson approached the subject and shot him. A stolen firearm believed to be associated with the homicide was recovered at the scene. Nelson was arrested and booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on suspicion of murder, possession of stolen property (the handgun) and convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He was being held without bail pending arraignment. The decedent’s identity wasn’t known at press time Monday. Reaction from Blue Lake residents ranged from dismay over a violent crime taking place in the community to outrage at Nelson’s arrest. On various online fora, Nelson was hailed as a friendly, helpful person and even a hero. A GoFundMe page titled “Justice for a hero” held that Nelson

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Mask madness

ever has Winston Churchill’s observation that America will always do the right thing – after it’s tried everything else – been more true. Last week, even our resolutely factaverse national leadership caved to the reality that masking isn’t a constitutional issue, but one based on medical reality. Of course they did for electoral rather than logical reasons, but that’s another editorial.

v EDITORIAL Still, even with mass hospitalizations and casualties, packed ICUs and medical caregivers again pleading for more facilities and supplies, there are unhinged holdouts who cling to masking as a funand-games culture war plaything. It’s a testament to the power of myth. The problem is somewhat self-correcting, since their risky behavior will take its initial toll on them. Alas, they’ll take a lot of innocent people with them, and these will be the low-paid frontline workers who staff essential businesses. The frontliners are wearing masks to protect total strangers, and taking on additional risk in order to keep society alive. Why would you further imperil their health and even lives? Just as inexcusable, though, are the non-ideologues who are just too lazy or inconsiderate to bother with an inconvenient or uncomfortable mask. We see them everyday in public places. To anyone who isn’t masking and is still reachable, please put one on in public. Otherwise your uncovered face advertises that you’re pretty much an ignorant, selfish and/or irresponsible person. Going unmasked isn’t even in your own interest, because the higher the infection rate, the longer it will be before we can reopen to some responsible degree. Don’t be a bad human. Elevate reality over ideology. Heed science. Wear a mask, for yourself and others.

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News item: Trump Administration’s botched coronavirus response offers weak leadership on even the simplest COVID-19 prevention measures.

Since we still had a free press as of Wednesday, they can say this Constitutional cooties Make McKinley matter

I have the right not to die from second hand smoke and laws came into effect to regulate cigarette smoke to protect us non smokers. We also have the right not to die from the coronavirus and there are regulations to help keep us safe from contracting it. I work on keeping social distance and wearing a mask to keep others safe from my cooties (I can easily be one of the walking asymptomatic spreading the virus via my respiration or speech) so why is it such a constitutional disaster when others are asked to protect their fellow humans by doing the same? It is difficult to fully open up our economy when some refuse to be concerned for others and take precautions; yet, those very same people protest that their constitutional rights are being violated because the economy is not opening up to their satisfaction. How can it fully open up if we aren’t mutually protecting each other? I have rights and I don’t want people spitting on them so, please, take precautions and let that move us forward in keeping the virus and deaths down and keeping our businesses open and thriving once again. Rita Carole McKinleyville

Interchange involved

In Garth Sundberg’s recent letter to the community, he omitted one major fact: Plans for the Rancheria involve building a new interchange along Highway 101 just south of Trinidad. This proposed freeway interchange on U.S. Highway 101 will involve the widening of Westhaven Drive – the entire length of Westhaven Drive. This will mean that dozens of residents along this road could lose their homes, since there is no room to widen the road without taking private property. Caltrans has already made preliminary plans. Go to the Trinidad Rancheria’s website trinidad-rancheria.org and click on “US101 PSR PDS Trinidad Access Project.” Elaine Weinreb Trinidad

May I suggest that the town of McKinleyville officially declare that it is named after Takkarist Jaune McKinley. He is a defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. Carman Gentile Arcata

A valiant attempt

I appreciated Steve Madrone’s measured response in the Union to the charges of “racism’ from the Trinidad Tribal Government. I think most people will support a still large 2- to 3-story casino complex with fewer hotel rooms that would use much less of the limited water supplies. It was a valiant attempt by Tribal Chairman Garth Sundberg to play the race card. Unfortunately for him, his target has a long record of supporting what would be a still large 2- to 3-story complex that uses less of the problematic water supply, and a decidedly longer record of being anything but prejudiced against any minority. I understand Mr. Sundberg’s animus for the able Supervisor Madrone. I wouldn’t be happy with the guy who unseated a family member in an election either. Characterizing the good citizens of Trinidad as “white invaders” and implying they’re opposition to an overly large development, but willing to compromise on something smaller, equates to “genocide” and “discrimination” is baseless. By the way, is this the same Mr. Sundberg that sent out a letter May 22 to casino employees stating they would not be increasing pay as Bear River Casino had done to make up for lost wages due to COVID-19 restrictions? Actually that was Mr. Sundberg’s casino general manager nephew. No worries, that’s another subject. Every capitalist is entitled to healthy profits and as large a project as can be approved, regardless of resources to support it. Best regards, John Dillon Eureka

v LETTERS Pro-American options

The Northern California town of Fort Bragg is in desperate need of a name change ASAP! No self-respecting Californian could ever possibly justify or countenance any town or city in the Golden State being named after Confederate General Braxton Bragg, who was not only a traitor and a slaveowner, but an especially intemperate and incompetent military commander as well. That name is nothing to brag about, Fort Bragg. Why would any patriotic American want to set foot in a town named after a racist traitor to the republic, like Braxton Bragg? Too bad, Fort Bragg, but you’re not getting another dime from me until you change your town’s name! Here are some non-Confederate, pro-American options for you. Feel free to choose any one of these as your town’s new name: Fort Lincoln, Fort Grant, Fort Sherman, Fort Roosevelt, Fort Eisenhower, Fort Patton, Fort Marshall, Fort Bradley, Fort Kennedy, Fort Powell. Sincerely, Jake Pickering Arcata

A balancing act

President Trump is vowing to veto this year’s proposed defense bill if it includes any amendment that would require the Pentagon to officially rename military bases associated with Confederate generals. Perhaps, as an act of appeasement to get Trump to reconsider, Congress could also include an amendment which would, at least for the remainder of his term, appropriately rename the White House after him; call it “Fort Brag.” Sherman Schapiro Eureka

Killer clown

Last week’s events have shown that Donald Trump is not a president. He is a caricature of a clown with his orange hair and skin. He should be indicted on murder charges for slowly killing our country. Scott R. Baker McKinleyville

Nurturing beauty

Every nation, every ethnicity has the full range of human expression from glorious and sublime to monstrosity. Those who choose hate out of some deep wounding or ignorant belief system in themselves paint the whole of the Other with the broad brush of the negative minority within them, thus creating stereotypes. Can we honor and cherish the good, beautiful, creative work of all, and strive to create love of beauty, of nature and generosity in ourselves to nurture the same in those we met and interact with? That is the hope, though all of course know that the greatest challenge is not to be reactive when you are, in varying degrees, mocked and abused for the very vulnerability out of which true generosity is manifested. There are many complex stories about how all this came about; i.e. the dreadful mess we are in – have always been, actually. We dream our dreams of Shangri-La, Zio, Brigadoon, the Shire, the Blessed Isles, Rapture, Heaven, America, and think we can get to it by slaughter and the ultimate bullying invention of Sadists, a belief in Hell. I think it is quite clear by now that that approach is not viable. Ultimately we must face the fact that we live in a vast and mysterious universe, and each of us must choose how we will meet that vastness. Naomi Silvertree Arcata

Change the world for the better, starting with that walkway out front

ear Reader: I am asking, on behalf of many pedestrians and cyclists, if you are at all able, please remove the blackberries, bikes, cars, bushes and other stuff that is moveable and controllable out of the path of travel in front of your home, business, government or municipal building, park or other place where people walk or bike. The very narrow strips of land designated for pedestrians and cyclists are often unusable and/ or dangerous due to the variety of stuff in the way. Based on longitudinal anecdot-

al research, people of all as tree limbs or blackages and abilities will berry bushes that stick appreciate your considout into the path of eration when walking or travel and are roughly biking in front of your between seven and 18 home or business. inches. And, you, your famiProtrusions are diffily members and friends cult to detect by somemay also enjoy and apone who is blind or low preciate the safety of vision using a white an unobstructed path cane because the cane should you decide to basically only gives inPeggy stroll about town. formation about what is Now, just for fun, let at ground level. Martinez us discuss the functionAlso, many sighted al/contextual definitions of pro- folks consciously render themtrusions and obstructions. selves oblivious by walking about Protrusions are objects such in highly distracted states, looking

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at phones and other devices, or it is dark, or for whatever reason aren’t watching where they’re going. So, they too can easily smack into a bush, tree limb, guy wire or other object that protrudes into the path of travel. This often hurts, and pain, as you know, is painful. Obstructions are generally at ground level and are directly in the path of travel, cars, sandwich boards, some outdoor seating areas, phone poles, mailboxes, fire hydrants, bikes, basically anything that is directly in the path. We have an aging infrastruc-

ture in our fabulous land and in many cases, obstructions have been built directly into the middle of the path by design. Ouch. Anyway, in those cases we know they cannot be easily removed. However, if there are items you can move, trim, generally maintain, please, please do so. Thanks from many of us who walk and bike around town, and from me personally. Peggy Martinez is an Arcata resident, founder and president of Creative Inclusion, LLC, and non-lugubrious former vocalist for Barking Dogma.

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Local poets respond to COVID-19 Janine Volkmar

“This collection would not have come together without Anne’s HUMBOLDT – Adrienne Veskills, especially the layout and ronese, one of the 40 poets in a new graphic design. I’m so grateful that anthology, Behind the Mask: 40 we could do the project together,” Quarantine Poems from Humboldt he said. County, does what the best poets do. The poets represented in the She stuns the reader with one stananthology are residents from Triniza: is this the day/ i grow the tiniest dad to Garberville with most based death/ within these walls/ hoping in the Arcata/Eureka area. Many for a dirge/ to bring me out/ of this were regulars at the poetry slams fatal ounce of living? held in those cities. They are not Her poem is titled The Ceiling letting the shutdown close out their Stares Back (but never answers), creativity. Just visit the Facebook something many readers may have page or download the anthology to experienced in this most challenging see what the buzz is about. of times. There are some great poems David Holper and Anne Fricke represented here. have done a remarkable job of col“One poem hit me so hard that lecting and presenting poems into it gave me that hard cry I needed,” a poetry chapbook that sings in diFricke said. verse voices. It’s available now on The list includes many of the several websites but will soon be in usual suspects, as that old poet, book form at local bookstores. Be- IN BOOKSTORES SOON This chapbook John Ross, would say. But some hind the Mask is both a work of art of local poetry will soon be published voices stand out in their unique and a tool for healing in our commu- on paper. Submitted photo style. This writer especially liked nity. the work of (alphabetical order) Holper, currently the Eureka Poet Laureate and Fricke, Larry Crist, Dylan Collins, Therese Fitzmaurice, Anne Frica writer, podcaster and organizer of poetry slams, were ke, Kristy Hellum, and Neil Tarpey. The poems of Dawn both writing poems on a local Facebook page, Poetry on Tisdell and Adrienne Veronese just flat out made me cry. the Edge, that Holper had created. Sometimes the words that are left out are even more “Anne started post- powerful. Larry Crist writes in An Introvert Laments: I ing a Quarantine series, long for the crowd i once abhorred,/ would avoid like the numbered one, two, and ... so on. I started writing Not every poem hit the ball out of the park but that’s poems about the pan- often the nature of an anthology. Two poems in particular demic too. With the two were good examples of that annoying habit poems someof us doing it, more po- times have: they just don’t want to end or settle as the writets started writing them er would like. Good writing up until the end where it felt as well. HSU announced as if the poet were reaching their archive project for the ribbon to tie it up, all about the pandemic and neatly, but missed. But that Anne said, ‘Let’s do a happens. And out of forty, Anne Fricke chapbook,’ so we put that’s a pretty great RBI avout the call on Poetry on the Edge. We got twice as many erage. poems as we thought we would,”” Holper said. Readers can access BeOnly a few poems, Holper explained, were not on the hind The Mask at annefricke. topic. Holper and Fricke gave those poets a week to write com, davidholper.com, the or find poems that fit and most did. Facebook site Poetry on the “We wanted to be inclusive and get lots of different voic- Edge or on the poet laurees from the community, to give people an outlet to express ate page on the Ink People’s their emotions,” he said. “Some voices are dark and seri- website, inkpeople.org/euous and there are some poems that are hearkening back to reka-poets. Very soon, look David Holper earlier eras. In my poem, I totally tried to put in something for the paper copy at local lighter, even mildly humorous,” Holper added. bookstores. Holper has published two books of poetry and teachThe Humboldt State University Library COVID-19 ares at the College of the Redwoods as well as doing special chive project is actively seeking local responses in the projects during his tenure as poet laureate. forms of diaries, photographs, flyers, videos, artwork, and Fricke also was pleased with “the variety of voices.” you-name-it. For more information contact Carly Marino, “It was great to see how many people responded and librarian at carly.marino@humboldt.edu. A copy of “Bethat there’s just so much talent in Humboldt,” she said. It hind The Mask” is already included in that project. was a first time for her to be an editor of an anthology. “I Other poets in the anthology include (again alphabetical got to try something new and I got to read all the submis- order) Robert Allen, Greg Bee, Michael Bickford, Stephasions,” she said. nie Bigham, Laurie Birdsong, Susan Bloch-Welliver, Sarah Fricke has published a novel and books of poetry. Her Brooks, Wendy Butler, Daryl Ngee Chinn, Lsara Firefox latest collection, out last fall, is titled One Mother’s Revo- Allen, James Floss, Mariana Franco, Susanna Gallisdorlution. She is also the author of There Is Joy To Be Found fer, Margot Genger, Susanna Gibson, Katy Gurin, Karen Here, A Journal for Parents of Children With Special Harris, Ian Jewett, Deborah Kearns, David Holper, Jason Needs. Marak, Jerry Martien, Pat McCutcheon, Harvey Mitchell, Her podcasts, Walking With Freya, provide support and Katherine Nunes-Siciliani, Vincent Peloso, Will Schmit, insight to families and caregivers of children with special Joe Shermis, Izzy Unsinger, Jake Williams, Amantha needs. Wood, and Zev Levinson. Fricke’s oldest child, Haven Fricke-Smyth, took the cover photograph. “Haven will be sixteen in a few weeks,” Janine Volkmar taught creative writing at HSU Fricke said. “She’s the artist of the family.” and CR in the dawn of time. She once won a year-long Holper credited Fricke for her work on the anthology. stacks pass to the University of California/Berkeley library as well as a monetary award for a poem. The pass was the best! Mad River Union

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July 8, 2020

Citizen scientists wanted

obyn Gerstenslager, public affairs specialist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, wrote that the North Coast Chapter of the Seabird Protection Network is currently seeking volunteers to collect data that identifies existing or potential disturbances to nesting seabirds like gulls, cormorants and murres. She reminds us that the Trinidad area is the third most important seabird nesting area in California behind Castle Rock and the Farallones. The North Coast Chapter, which partners with California Coastal National Monument participants including the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust, Audubon Society, Trinidad Rancheria, Trinidad Museum, Yurok Tribe, Humboldt State University Marine Laboratory, the City of Trinidad and others, was established in 2016 using funding secured by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that is designed to repair or restore habitat damaged during two oil spills in the Humboldt Bay in 1997 and 1999. For information about volunteering, email robyn_gerstenslager@ fws.gov or go to @usfws (Facebook page). You also can contact new Trinidad Coastal Land Trust Project and Programs Manager Intern Michelle Kunst at michelle@trinidad-

coastallandtrust.org. Tidepool Exploration Trinidad Coastal Land Trust is slowly starting up some limited summer programs. Join naturalists to learn about the wonders of the Trinidad Coast intertidal zone and explore colorful and diverse tide pools on Saturday, July 25 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The exploration will focus on how creatures exposed at a minus tide survive and thrive. Meet at the Memorial Lighthouse at the harbor. Prepare to get wet. The event will be COVID-19 safety compliant, with masks and six-foot physical distance between households enforced. Reservations are required. Email michelle@ trinidadcoastallandtrust. org or call (707) 6772501. Sea Suds in Saunders Plaza Clair Miller is by degrees opening her laundry service called Sea Suds between Headie’s Pizza and Pour and Forbes Realty in Saunders Shopping Center. She has limited hours now but plans to expand her services, which include alterations, table cloth rental, and laundry services. Call (707) 677-3739 for an appointment. Her work is first rate. Email Patti at baycity@sonic.net.

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s we move through a summer like no other, we all look for what we would now consider safe activities. It is absolutely glorious to go to a local restaurant for sit down/dine-in service – and then we hear of more positive cases of this virus. Each week I hope to give ideas of things I find out that is going on that will hopefully provide each of us a little fun and safety this summer. The Blue Lake Summer Camp is off and running and while space is limited, there is still room to sign up. Check out the city’s website at bluelake.ca.gov/parks-recreation/ camps/ for information on what is being provided, registration information, and how children will be safe while they participate in a myriad of low- and no-contact activities, like skating, pickleball/tennis, hockey, crafts and more. The Humboldt County Library is open for curbside service and has a special treat for children this summer too! The Summer Reading Club is expanding with the offer of free craft activity kits, complete with reading logs and basic supplies (crayons, glue sticks, scissors, etc). Call (707) 668-4207 during their curbside service hours (Wednesday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to pick one up or to return you reading log for a prize! Thank you Humboldt County Library System for keeping our kids actively reading and creating throughout the summer.

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J uly 8, 2020 ABANDONMENT OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT R-1500581 HUMBOLDT 2016 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HUMBOLDT PRODUCE 1894 PARK ST. MANILA, CA 95521 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT DEVIN G. HOLCOMB 1894 PARK ST. MANILA, CA 95521 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/DEVIN G. HOLCOMB NO TITLE This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on JUNE 23, 2020 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20-00327 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MING TREE REALTY OF MCKINLEYVILLE MING TREE REALTY 1629 CENTRAL AVE. MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT SYLVIA L. GARLICK 500 ORCHARD LANE MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 MICHAEL A. NOVAK 1210 SCHOOL ROAD MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a GENERAL PARTNERSHIP S/MICHAEL A. NOVAK BROKER/OWNER/MANAGER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on JULY 2, 2020 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20-00285 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HUMBOLDT HEALS 2100 RIVER ACCESS RD. WILLOW CREEK, CA 95573 P.O. BOX 1174 BLUE LAKE, CA 95525 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT HUMBOLDT HEALS CA 3857119 1810 RIVER ACCESS ROAD WILLOW CREEK, CA 95573 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION S/TIM BUSMAN CEO This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on JUNE 16, 2020 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20-00284 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TODAY’S HUMBOLDT COUNTY 5065 BOYD RD. UNIT F ARCATA, CA 95521 P.O. BOX 1174 BLUE LAKE, CA 95525 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT TODAY’S HUMBOLDT COUNTY LLC CA 201606810523 15065 BOYD RD. UNIT F ARCATA, CA 95521 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY S/TIM BUSMAN MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on JUNE 16, 2020 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20-00276 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LITTLE RIVER RANCH 970/994 CRANNELL ROAD TRINIDAD, CA 95570 P.O. BOX 4840 ARCATA, CA 95521 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT MATTHEW A. BABICH 944 H STREET ARCATA, CA 95521 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A TRUST S/MATTHEW A. BABICH SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE 1993 BABICH AGRICULTURAL TRUST This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on JUNE 11, 2020 KELLY E. SANDERS TN DEPUTY CLERK 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20-00267 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BECK’S BAKERY 100 ERICSON CT. STE 100 C ARCATA, CA 95521 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RHONDA A. WIEDENBECK 423 1/2 WAHL ST. BLUE LAKE, CA 95525 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/RHONDA WIEDENBECK OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on JUNE 10, 2020 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK

6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20-00275 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BEAR EXTRACTION HOUSE 5550 WEST END RD. STE 11 ARCATA, CA 95521 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT JAPOW, LLC CA 202004310499 5550 WEST END RD. STE 11 ARCATA, CA 95521 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY S/STACIA ELIASON PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on JUNE 11, 2020 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20-00232 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WRANGLETOWN CIDER COMPANY 937 I ST. ARCATA, CA 95521 411 HOWARD HTS. RD. EUREKA, CA 95503 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT PATRICIA A. KNITTEL 411 HOWARD HTS. RD. EUREKA, CA 95503 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/PATRICIA A. KNITTEL OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on MAY 13, 2020 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20-00265 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DAVES COMPUTER SERVICES 2000 GRANGE ROAD MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT DAVID H. MAYS 2000 GRANGE ROAD MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/DAVID H. MAYS OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on JUNE 5, 2020 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONNA DARLENE SABA CASE NO.: PR2000125 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DONNA DARLENE SABA Petition for Probate has been filed by: JASON BOYD HEWITT SABA in the Superior Court of California, County of HUMBOLDT. The Petition for Probate requests that: JASON BOYD HEWITT SABA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedents will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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 9, 2020 Time: 2:00 PM Dept.: 6 Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, CA, 95501. For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https:// w w w. h u m b o l d t . c o u r t s . ca.gov/. 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 ap-

pointed 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: SOLEN CASHMAN GALE & NIELSEN 2850 HARRIS ST. EUREKA, CA 95503 (707) 269-0167 6/24, 7/1, 7/8

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME LAURA COLEMAN FOR CLAIRE LEWIS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV20000591 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: CLAIRE STARNES LEWIS to Proposed name: CLAIRE STARNES COLEMAN ; 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 31, 2020 Time: 1:45 p.m. Dept.: 4 For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt. courts.ca.gov/. 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 11, 2020 KELLY L. NEEL Judge of the Superior Court 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRANCES M. YOCOM CASE NO.: PR2000134 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: FRANCES M. YOCOM, FRANCIS MARIE YOCOM, FRANCES M. PRESCOTT AND FRANCES MARIE PRESCOTT, FRAN PRESCOTT Petition for Probate has been filed by: LINDA PRESCOTT in the Superior Court of California, County of HUMBOLDT. The Petition for Probate requests that: LINDA PRESCOTT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedents will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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

M ad R iver U nion 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 16, 2020 Time: 2:00 PM Dept.: 6 Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, CA, 95501. For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https:// w w w. h u m b o l d t . c o u r t s . ca.gov/. CONTACT COURT FOR POSSIBLE ZOOM APPEARANCE REQUIREMENT. 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: TIMOTHY J. WYKLE MATHEWS, KLUCK, WALSH, WYKLE & LATT, LLP 100 M STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 (707) 442-3758 7/1, 7/8, 7/15

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Preliminary Budget of the Arcata Fire Protection District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 has been adopted by the Arcata Fire Protection Board of Directors and is available at the following time and place for inspection: Arcata Fire District Headquarters McKinleyville Station 2149 Central Avenue, McKinleyville, CA 95519 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. That on September 8, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at the Arcata Station, 631 9th Street, Arcata, CA, and/ or via Zoom, the Board of Directors will meet for the purpose of fixing the final budget, and that any taxpayer may appear at said time and place and be heard regarding the increase, decrease, or omission of any item on the budget, or for the inclusion of additional items. PUBLISHED BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ARCATA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. Becky Schuette Board Secretary/Clerk 7/8, 9/2 CITY OF ARCATA NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) BAFFLE WALL MATERIALS FOR OXIDATION POND 2 The City of Arcata is requesting proposals from

suppliers for materials and recommendations for installing approximately 1,100 linear feet of PVC interlocking sheet piling for use as a baffle wall to control flow in the existing Oxidation Pond Two, located at the Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facility, 600 South G Street, in Arcata, California. Sealed proposals will be received at the City Manager’s Office, 736 F Street, Arcata, California, until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2020. Proposals will be evaluated and ranked by a City of Arcata Selection Committee. The award for this contract is anticipated to be made at the Arcata City Council’s special meeting on August 12, 2020. The Request for Proposals Package for this work can be obtained on the City’s website, www. cityofarcata.org under “Bids.” Direct Inquiries to: Danielle Allred, Contracts and Special Projects Manager 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521 dallred@cityofarcata. org 707-825-2101 Posting Date: July 8, 2020 Publication Date: July 8, 2020 and July 15, 2020 7/8, 7/15 Early Notice and Public Review of Proposed Activities in 100-Year Floodplain and Mapped Wetland Area To: All interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals: This is to give notice that the City of Arcata, under Part 58 of Title 24 Code of Federal Regulation, has determined that the following proposed action under the Community Development Block Grant Program and contract number 17-CDBG12017 is located in the 100-year floodplain and may permanently impact an identified freshwater emergent wetland. The City of Arcata is required to identify and evaluate practicable alternatives to locating the action in the 100-year floodplain and wetland, and the potential impacts on the floodplain and wetland from the proposed action, as required by Executive Orders 11988 and 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The proposed project will upgrade elements of the existing Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 601 G Street in Arcata, Humboldt County. Arcata’s Wastewater Treatment Facility (Facility) is located within the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, and utilizes innovative treatment methods using treatment ponds within the marsh area. The City of Arcata is proposing to replace a portion of existing Facility infrastructure and upgrade several components as part of the Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Project. The work will include installation of buried pipe for the flow reconfiguration of disinfected enhancement wetlands effluent, installing a discharge pipe into a constructed brackish marsh at the north end of the Arcata Bay section of Humboldt Bay (future outfall discharge point), relocation of the electrical equipment building in the Facility to allow for improved road access for fire and emergency services (requiring installation of a new utility service line), and constructing a mitigation wetland area. A major project objective is to minimize disinfection byproducts associated with the use of chlorine and health hazards associated with the use and storage of large chlorine cylinders onsite. The City of Arcata has received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to purchase Ultraviolet (UV) equipment to treat wastewater in place of chlorine in order to comply with the National Pol-

lution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements for treated effluent. This funding has triggered the examination of alternatives. The Facility is located in the “AE” zone, which has an annual 1% probability of flooding. The project scope includes the installation of a new discharge pipe for treated effluent into an existing brackish marsh created for the purposes of treating wastewater. The perimeter of the brackish marsh has been identified as containing 0.1 acres of freshwater emergent wetland which may be permanently impacted by the project (Stillwater Sciences, 2020). This wetland area is subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and thus under USACE-jurisdiction as well as State- and LCP-jurisdiction. The entire Facility is currently protected by a newly repaired (2009 FEMA funded) rock armored levee (approx. 1.0 mile) constructed of native derived soils of elevation range 10.5’ to 14’ NGVD borrowed immediately from the bay side of the ringed facility. The existing armored western facing dike adjacent to any VE zone will be raised to 14’ min. on top of the dike at a 1.5 to 1 max slope with an armored engineered fill soil prism to protect the dike and inner Facility from erosive storm driven wave action (4500LF ) and also an interior non armored crown dike encircling the Facility core area (1775LF). The remaining portions of dike (2200LF) will be raised to 12’ min. for remaining dike areas along southeast and east sides of the Facility on the dike to meet the zone AE (BFE 10’ NGVD 88) requirements plus 2’ Safety factor. The core Facility (6.5 acres) is equipped with a stormwater collection and pumping system. The system will be sized to accommodate the 100-year return event within the core Facility and will be pumped into the to the City’s Facility for treatment prior to discharge with the plant effluent. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and wetlands and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain or wetland, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate impacts. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and requests for public comment about floodplains and wetlands can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains and wetlands, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Comments must be received by the City of Arcata, either in writing or by email, at the following address on or before Friday July 24, 2020: 736 “F” Street, Arcata CA 95521, phone number (707) 822-5955, Attention: David Loya, Community Development Director. Comments may also be submitted via email at comdev@cityofarcata.org. More information on the project may also be reviewed at https://www.cityofarcata.org/856/Wastewat e r - Tr e a t m e n t - F a c i l i ties-Improvem. 7/8 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR COWLITZ COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION In Re the Interest of: CANTRELL, DEVLYN LEE DOB: 03/30/2004

9 Minor Child. Case No.: 20-7-0020708 NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (Termination) TO BRENDANICOLE BASHAM, Mother A Petition to Terminate Parental Rights was filed on June 25,2020; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on August 12, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at Cowlitz County Youth Services Center, 1725 First Ave, Longview, WA 98632. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Termination Petition, call DSHS at 360/501-2600. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www. atg.wa.gov/TRM DATED this 29th day of June, 2020. STACI L. MYKLEBUST Cowlitz County Clerk 7/8, 7/15/7/22, 7/29 CITY OF ARCATA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Arcata will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Consistent with Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20 from the Executive Department of the State of California and the Humboldt County Public Health Officer’s March 19, 2020, Shelterin-Place Order, the City Council meeting location will not be physically open to the public and City Councilmembers will be teleconferencing into the meeting via Zoom Video Communications. How to Observe the Meeting: To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can observe the meeting on television on Access Humboldt Channel 10, by visiting www.cityofarcata.org and clicking on the See Live Meetings, Agendas, and Archives button on the home page, or on the City’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube. com/channel/UCJYGp9zDPdWMGtA0BtfFX_A The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides extra Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding specifically targeted to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. The State Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Round 1 (CDBG-CV1) program has published a “Notice of Funding Availability” (NOFA), and eligible cities and counties may submit applications for CDBG-CV1 funds under the NOFA. The Public Hearing is being held to discuss approving the submission of an application to the State for funding under the CDBG-CV1 program, and to solicit citizen input on activities to be included in the application. The Community Development Department on behalf of the City of Arcata is applying for up to $147,657 under the NOFA for one or more of the following activities: • Arcata House Partnership Boyd Road Shelter Emergency Water and Sewer Connection • Mobile Intervention and Services Team (MIST) Program Funding If you require special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk at bdory@ cityofarcata.org or by calling (707) 822-5953. The City Clerk will use their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while maintaining public safety. You may direct written

comments to the City of Arcata, at 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521, or by e-mail to Jennifer Dart at jdart@cityofarcata.org or by calling (707) 8252112. The City promotes fair housing and makes all programs available to low and moderate income households without regard of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status, or handicap. 7/8 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME KIMBERLY SPENCER REJMAN SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV2000627 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: KIMBERLY NICOLE SPENCER REJMAN to Proposed name: SONG KIMBERLY NICOLE SPENCER REJMAN ; 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: AUG. 7, 2020 Time: 1:45 p.m. Dept.: 4 For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt. courts.ca.gov/. 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 24, 2020 KELLY L. NEEL Judge of the Superior Court 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME BEHA-GWENAH SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV2000592 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: BEHA-GWENAH to Proposed name: ALAN JAMES REDNER ; 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 31, 2020 Time: 1:45 p.m. Dept.: 4 For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt. courts.ca.gov/. 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 16, 2020 KELLY L. NEEL Judge of the Superior Court 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29

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Stewarding Shay Park A DAY AT SHAY Volunteers from the Humboldt Trail Stewards got together at Arcata’s Shay Park and the northern section of the Bay Trail between Alliance Road and Sunset Avenue near the Arcata Skate Park Saturday, June 27 to weed eat, paint, pick up trash, clear invasive plants, and in general clean up the park and its meandering Jolly Giant Creek. For more information, visit humtrails.org. Photos by Matt Filar | Union

Forest committee to inspect timber harvest site Special arrangements due to pandemic City of Arcata

ARCATA – Arcata’s Forest Management Committee is going on a field trip Thursday, July 9 at 3 p.m. to tour recently harvested portions of the Arcata Community Forest. Following oral communication from the public, the committee and attendees will travel to the forest in their own vehicles. City staff will then lead a tour of last year’s harvest site. How to participate To maximize public

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safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public may participate in the meeting by meeting in person at City Hall’s east side parking lot (off Seventh Street, near the Arcata Branch Library). Masks are highly encouraged and social distancing is required throughout the meeting and the tour. All tour participants must provide their own transportation to the Arcata Community Forest. How to submit public comment Members of the public may provide public comment by emailing pc@cityofarcata.org at least 24

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