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ARCATA – Mayor Sofia Pereira has resigned her elected position and will leave the Arcata City Council, effective Friday, June 25. Pereira has accepted an appointment to become Humboldt County’s new public health director. The departure leaves the council an even-numbered body, unless and until it Sofia either appoints a new councilmember or holds a special election, which the council has 60 days to do. Reelected in 2018, Pereira is in the second half of her term. Any appointment would serve out the remainder of that term. The next election takes place this November. The city has experience with sitting councilmembers quitting before their term is up. Recent resignations have included those of Councilmembers Susan Ornelas and Mark Wheetley. According to City Manager Karen Diemer, the cost of a special election is typically around $10,000 since there are often several local and state offices sharing both a ballot and the associated expense.

According to Diemer, the only other office possibly on that ballot is the Northern Humboldt Park and Rec District board to potentially share costs with the City of Arcata. “The one time we went it alone on a special election (Mark Wheetley’s first term) it cost $35,000,” she said. News of the impending vacancy came too Pereira late to be included on this week’s agenda, and will have to wait more than three weeks, until the council’s July 7 meeting. Even-numbered councils are vulnerable to tied votes, which can – and has – paralyzed decisionmaking. A 2018 Union candidate questionnaire asked, “If elected, are you committed to completing your fouryear term of office?” Replied Pereira, “Yes.” Asked about that, Pereira said “Actually your question is a fair one. Being on the city council and serving as the public health director are both demanding jobs, and I don’t think it would be of service to the community to attempt both simultaneously. I sure could not PEREIRA  PAGE 12

Arcata Fire Station could change firefighter hands Jack Durham

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ARCATA/McKINLEYVILLE – The Arcata Fire District is considering refinancing its pension debt in an effort to save money. It’s also looking at buying the Arcata Fire Station from the non-profit volunteer organization that owns it. On June 8, the district’s Board of Directors voted 3-1, with David Rosen dissenting and Elena David absent, to enter into a contract with the Weist Law Firm and California Municipal Advisors LLC to conduct a financial analysis on refinancing the fire district’s pension liabilities. The district has more than $6 million that it owes CalPERS to pay for the pensions of current and former employees. The district makes regular payments to the pension fund. However, the interest rate for CalPERS is about 7 percent. “It’s kind of like credit card debt,” Cameron Weist of the Weist Law Firm told the board. Weist said that the district should look at its pension liabilities as debt and should have a plan for managing it. If the district refinances the pension debt and pays it off over a period of 15 years, it could save as much as $2.5 AFD  PAGE 4

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HUMBOLDT – After what Humboldt County’s health officer calls “a long and difficult year with COVID-19,” a statewide reopening begins this week and the Board of Supervisors has been briefed on how things will change. The board got a COVID-19 update at its June 8 meeting and Health Officer Dr. Ian Hoffman described what will happen this week, when most restrictions are lifted on June 15. Masking recommendations align with those of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For fully vaccinated people, facial coverings are no longer considered essential in most indoor and outdoor settings. Unvaccinated people should keep their masks on indoors and in crowded outdoor settings. State workplace regulation revi sions were proposed but rescinded last week and as of press time, masking requirements within work settings remained in place. But the revisions will be re-evaluated this week. Businesses may still require masks after June 15 because “it will not be possible to know who is vaccinated and who is unvaccinated,” said Hoffman. Masks must still be worn when using public transportation and in

health care settings and schools, he continued. Hoffman added that physical distancing requirements and capacity limits will be lifted unless businesses, workplaces and other venues decide to maintain them. He said standards are different for vaccinated residents. They don’t need to get tested if they’ve been exposed to COVID-19 unless their jobs require it or they have symptoms. “Youth settings” will continue with restrictions and masking because there isn’t a vaccine for children under 12 years old, said Hoffman. But schools are set to fully re-open this fall “with no reduced schedules and no reduced capacity.” There was discussion on vaccination progress and lack of it. Hoffman said the county’s vaccination rate has been climbing -- “albeit slowly” -- but the Northern California region has the state’s lowest levels of vaccination and natural immunity resistance. “We’ll eventually get to a place where there are not enough people left for the virus to infect because our vaccination rates will be high enough but we are not there yet,” he continued. Supervisor Mike Wilson noted the steady occurrence of COVID-19 hos-

pitalizations. “This is a serious and deadly and preventable disease and the best prevention is vaccination – by far,” he said. Recounting Humboldt’s pandem ic history of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, Hoffman described vaccines as a safe hedge against them. “Of 70,000 people who’ve been vaccinated, none have gone to the hospital and none have died from that vaccine,” he said. “So I think those numbers speak really loudly and speak for themselves.” Hoffman said residents under 30 years old “definitely” have the lowest vaccination rates in the county. Supervisor Rex Bohn suggested that health officials “double down” and promote vaccination to younger people. The lifting of restrictions comes as local COVID-19 cases taper down from a surge that peaked last April. It was driven by the emergence of a coronavirus variant once known as the UK variant, now dubbed the Alpha variant. During a June 9 news conference, Hoffman reported that the county is seeing a “shift” to another variant, this one originating in Brazil and named the Gamma variant. During the month of May, the county’s monitoring detectCOVID  PAGE 4

Questions, concerns swirl around fish farm Daniel Mintz

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SAMOA – T he Nordic Aquafarms fish farm project is proceeding under a full environmental review and concerns about energy and water use, traffic and potential effects of water intake and discharge were raised during a public scoping meeting. The county is the lead agency under an Environmental Impact Review (EIR) process for the project, which aims to produce 27,000 metric tons of Atlantic salmon a year in a land-based facility at the former pulp mill site on the Samoa Peninsula. The county is preparing a draft EIR and the county held two virtual scoping meetings on June 10 to field comments on what should be in it. Nordic is leasing a 36 acre project area from the county’s Harbor District and plans to build a $500 million, 766,000-squarefoot facility in two phases. As detailed by County

FISH CAMPUS A Nordic Aquafarms simulation of the proposed fish farm. Via Nordic Aquafarms Planner Alyssa Saurez, the fish farm will use Recirculating Aquaculture System technology in an enclosed system with multi-tier filtering at intake and before discharge. The discharge of about 12.5 million gallons of wastewater is a concern but Suarez said Nordic’s proposed system will remove 99 percent of suspended solids, biological oxygen demand and phosphorous, and 90 percent of nitrogen. The use of 10 million gallons per day of Humboldt Bay water is a concern due to the potential of two intakes sucking in fish and crab larvae along with the water. But Saurez said screens

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will be installed on the intakes that are “designed to reduce entrapment of aquatic species.” “Multiple barriers” will be installed within the facility to prevent fish escape, said Saurez. The project is widely supported, including by Humboldt State University, College of the Redwoods and Eureka High School, which are planning aquaculture education programs. But an initial, more basic environmental review process got more than 300 comments, prompting the county to go to the EIR level. During the scoping ses sion, the project’s 21-mega-

watt energy use was described as “massive” by Dan Chandler of 350 Humboldt. He asked for a reduced scale or use of “all-renewable energy” and expansion of the three to five megawatts of solar power Nordic proposes. Warning of sea level rise, Chandler said his group believes transportation and utility infrastructure is “likely to be underwater by 2060 or before” and the EIR should include alternatives taking that into account. Jesse Misha of Humboldt Surfrider said the group’s members are “genuinely concerned about environmental impacts” and impacts on coastal recreation. Truck and employee traffic “obviously has the potential to impact the recreational experience,” she said. She added that the outfall pipe discharge is “in the vicinity of some of the most popular surfing areas of Humboldt County” and surfers and beach users are “naturally concerned” about it. NORDIC  PAGE 2

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Ralph Irving Miller May 18, 1925 – May 15, 2021

t is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful husband, father and grandfather on May 15, 2021 just three days short of his 96th birthday! Ralph was born in Fairplay, Colorado and lived most of his life in Humboldt County. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945. He was very proud of his service to his country. He worked in the lumber industry for many years, including 20 years as the superintendent of Cal-Pacific Redwood Company in Blue Lake. When Cal Pacific closed all their plants, Ralph obtained his general contractors license and started a backhoe, excavating

and trucking business. He was happy to employ his grandson, Rick Estes. They often made trips to the Bay Area together. Ralph was often up by 3 a.m. to start with a load of lumber to San Francisco and arrive home late in the evening just to get up and do it again the next day. Ralph worked until he was 86 years old and was always happiest when working, sitting around was not his forte. Ralph built his family home in 1958. He worked full time and built the house after work and the weekends. He also obtained his pilots license and enjoyed flying for his relaxation. He was an active mem-

ber of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and was chairman of the building committee for the Arcata/McKinleyville SDA church. Ralph is survived by his loving wife Jo Evelyn, his son Jerry (Patti), his daughter Dolores Estes (John), his grandchildren

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Rick Estes, Leann Estes, Melanie LaPorte and Brandon Miller. He was a great-grandfather to 6. There will be a family celebration of Ralph's life at a later date and his ashes will be scattered at sea. Ralph was a well-loved man.

 FROM PAGE 1 laine Astrue said addiE tional vehicle traffic from the project should be carefully evaluated, particularly for impacts on bicycling conditions. Caroline Griffith said project’s eventual 150-employee base will result in “an awful lot more traffic into the area.” She asked that the EIR consider alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles. Jake McMaster of the Humboldt Fishermen’s Marketing Association said use of bay water intakes is a “major concern for us.” Juvenile Dungeness crab and fish are plentiful in the bay and “it’s hard to see something that can keep them from not getting sucked into the intake.” He added that the temperature of discharge water could be “a vastly giant problem” due to the poten-

tial for algal blooms. A final commenter, Darcey Evans, asked for more information on Nordic’s importation of fish eggs, such as their source and level of pathogen screening. A scoping session for state and county agencies was held earlier that day. Their staffers asked questions about how floorbased drainage will be routed, monitoring of outfall discharge, the possibility of larvae intake, and emissions from emergency back-up generators. Planning Director John Ford said county planners will do outreach to “make sure that we’re adequately addressing the things that have been brought up” and will “make this an EIR that adequately identifies what the potential concerns and impacts are and develops a good set of mitigation measures.”

 Corrections The Trinidad Tidings column in the June 9 edition should have stated that Maureen McGarry painted an otter on display at the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust, Annie Reid painted an otter at Murphy’s Market, Donvieve painted an otter at the Trinidad Art Gallery and Rachel Ristine painted an otter at The Seascape.

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CODES AND NODES Downtown Arcata retail spaces are increasingly festooned with QR codes, which offer access and insight not only into Arcata’s past, but a glamorous career in the food service industry. Codes in the windows of Garden Gate and Infuzions, above left and middle, let you use your smartphone to quickly access the Historic Sites Society of Arcata website about the Plaza and its buildings. Participants so far are Plaza shop window; entrance to Libation window; District Seven; Infusion Humboldt; Hot Knots; Humboldt Clothing by the cash register; and Garden Gate. The QR codes are a joint project between the HLA committee and HSSA for Historic Preservation Month (May). Meanwhile, with workers of many kinds in high demand, The Jam has placed its employment ad for a line cook in its window, with the code directing cam clickers to a job description and application. Photos by KLH | Union

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BREAKFAST CLUB Cindi Bainbridge, cabinet secretary, presented 15-year Chevrons to Francis Damien and Ed Ross at the Trin idad Lions Club’s June meeting, both Francis and Ed are mainstays of the Trinidad breakfasts, which occurs every last Sunday of the month (minus November and December), and Ed was also a past president of the Trinidad Lions Club. A Chevron represents each five years of membership. Submitted photo

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AFD | Department could buy station from volunteers  FROM PAGE 1 million, based on data from CalPERS. Weist Law Firm and California Municipal Ad-

visors LLC will crunch the numbers and return to the district at a later date with refinance options. When the agenda item

was presented, it included a proposal to purchase the Arcata Fire Station at 631 Ninth St. from the non-profit Arcata Volunteer Firefighters Association (AVFA). The AVFA owns the building and leases it to the district for about $8,000 a month. The AVFA uses the lease payments to pay down the $1,770,000 loan its owes Redwood Capital Bank. The non-profit is paying about 4.5 percent interest on the loan and recently notified the district that it will need to increase the monthly rent on the building. District board members Randy Mendosa and Nicole Johnson recently met with representatives of the AVFA and the idea of the district buying the building was brought up. The district could potentially include the cost of the building in the bonds it

would use to refinance its pension debt. The interest rate may be about 3.5 percent rather than the 4.5 percent now paid by AVFA. Director Rosen objected to the proposal from the start of the meeting, even voting against the approval of the evening’s agenda. “We’re putting the cart before the horse,” said Rosen, who pointed out that the board hasn’t even discussed whether buying the building is in the district’s best interest. “I feel like we’re jumping the gun here,” Rosen said. Johnson disagreed, saying that the board needs information on the cost of refinancing and buying the building before it can make a decision. The board ultimately agreed to make the purchase of the Arcata Fire Station a topic to be discussed at a future meeting.

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COVID | New surge unlikely  FROM PAGE 1 ed a 50-50 split between the Alpha and Gamma variants in local cases. The Gamma strain could become dominant this month, Hoffman said. One local case has been linked to yet another variant which originated in India and is called the Delta variant. But the case was linked to international travel and dates back to last month, with no additional cases detected since. Variant strains “might change the way the virus interacts with medications” and may be more contagious. “Some of them are being monitored for potential that they could escape through the vaccine response more easily,” Hoffman continued. It’s also possible that variants could evade test detection. How close are we to the end of the pandemic?

During the news conference, Hoffman could only say that he’s “hopeful.” But he added, “There’s no guarantee – I think how these things will go depends on the behavior of all of us in the county.” He believes another significant surge is “not likely” if unvaccinated people continue to wear masks in public. But if they don’t, “I think we could very likely see a large surge in cases come June 15.” The week ending on June 11 saw confirmation of 66 more COVID-19 cases, bringing the county’s total to 4,415. The county’s hospitalization total rose to 195 after five people were hospitalized during the week. There was another death, of a resident in their 50s, bringing the death total to 46. About 42 percent of the county’s population had been fully vaccinated. FULL SERVICE TRANSFER STATION & RECYCLING CENTER

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ARCATA – I didn’t think they would play at all Sunday. But if they did play I knew I didn’t want to sit out in the rain the whole time so I didn’t mind being a little late. By the time I tooled down F Street getting closer to the Arcata Ball Park I could see Crabs fans in rain ponchos leaving the game and headed for their cars. The Crabs and Seals had made it through one inning before the game was called. And this wasn’t the first rainout of the weekend. Friday night’s game against Seals Baseball from San Francisco was also rained out. So Saturday turned into a double header. You know, when these Crabs get a chance to play they’re actually pretty good! They dropped their season opener

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t used to be “baseball, motherhood and apple pie.” Now it’s “baseball, motherhood and apple cider.” Humboldt Cider has made it into the Arcata Ball Park. “We’re fans, so we are really excited,” Tom Hart said. Hart is one of the partners in the Humboldt Cider Company. And it’s a celebration when cider gets added to the offerings already served: six kinds of beer and now also wine. “We’ll have our Drysdale Cider on tap,” Hart said. “It’s one of our best sellers and really appealing. And we’ll be rotating through different ciders in cans and see what the fans like.” Flavors of hard cider that the company makes include Cherry, Imperial Blurberry, Swipe Right, Passion of the Fruit, and many more. “Cherry is our best seller,” Hart said. “Lots of times we do an event and if cherry isn’t served, riots ensue.” Humboldt Cider Company gets most of its apples from Northern California, with the majority coming from Placerville. “In Fall, we buy as many as we can locally,”

ing barn,” he said. Since then, a tap room was opened at 517 F St. in Eureka and a new warehouse was added at Redwood Acres in 2019. Humboldt Cider employs “around 15 people” and their Facebook site has a post that more employees are needed. Partners Hart, Jamie Ashdon, and Darren and Michelle Cartledge are all Crabs fans and have been going to games for years. “We hosted everybody (in the organization) at Redwood Acres prior to the 2020 season,” Hart said, “only to have the season shut down.” Hart explained that the company survived the effects of COVID-19 on business by stepping up production of cider in cans. He thanked all the customers who bought cans of cider at Eureka Natural Foods, Wildberries, and Murphy’s stores. “It really saved us,” he said.

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Revenue increases surprise county budgeters Daniel Mintz

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A slate of additional Measure Z projects for the coming year includes $1.9 million to the Humboldt County Fire Chiefs Association, $542,000 for an emergency communications upgrade project, about $150,000 for two emergency communications dispatchers and $290,000 to the Arcata Police Department for schooland youth-based “juvenile diversion” officers in the north county area. Measure Z funding items that were not prioritized for funding include sheriff’s deputy coverage for Trinidad and Blue Lake. It was believed that there wasn’t staffing available for the coverage but Madrone noted that deputies are in place for it. The county also has a federally-funded contract with CalFire for firefighting coverage and Madrone said about $60,000 of the contract allocation might be unspent and he proposed that it go to the “struggling” Westhaven Volunteer Fire Department. Hayes said that can be done and staff will make recommendations on the Trinidad deputy coverage and the Westhaven fire department funding during upcoming hearings on the new budget. The budget also includes about $13.5 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding which covers health and emergency response services, public sector revenue losses, and infrastructure costs. Requests for ARPA funding include $400,000 for the Arcata Community Pool. Supervisor Mike Wilson said the pool facility has been “hit hard by the pandemic and provides a huge value” to Arcata and also to surrounding communities like McKinleyville. During a public comment session, representatives of child health and welfare services agencies called attention to the county’s need for

child care. Mary Ann Hansen of First Five Humboldt said that even before the pandemic, a majority of families in Humboldt couldn’t find child care. The pandemic resulted in the “decimation” of local child care, she continued. Kerry Venegas of Changing Tides Family Services said reopening will increase demand for child care services. There were 215 child care sites prior to the pandemic and now there are 157 sites, she continued. She asked for “proactive investment” in child care with ARPA funding. The county accepts funding requests from outside agencies and one of this year’s requests is from the county’s Harbor District, for $6 million. It will help match $56 million in federal funding for port infrastructure development related to development of offshore wind energy. Wilson said the sizable request “definitely raises eyebrows for sure” but responds to “a request from our community” to prepare for offshore wind energy development. During the public comment period, Larry Oetker, the Harbor District’s executive director, said the request is part of a larger national and state effort to deal with climate change. The state’s draft budget includes $11 million for Humboldt port upgrade funding and “we’re really just asking the county to join this partnership,” Oetker said. He described funding the wind energy-geared port upgrades as “a matter of urgency.” Supervisors agreed to have the district make a presentation on June 21, when two public hearings on the budget will be held. The budget’s adoption is set for June 29.

Crabs | They’re off to a hot start

 FROM PAGE 5 son, winning both games he pitched in. Saturday he struck out nine batters and only allowed one run. The final score was 3-1 in favor of the Crabs, a low scoring affair that would not reflect how the afternoon game would go. Cade Van Allen was the starting pitcher for game two, and he performed well surrendering only two runs but it was the 8th inning that would be the story of this game. With the Crabs leading by a run the Seals put a new pitcher on the mound who promptly gave up the ever ominous lead off walk to Crabs batter Aidan Morris. After an Ethan Smith single and another walk to load the bases the Seals walked in a run to give Humboldt a 4-2 lead, and all before the Crabs recorded a single out for the inning. Another walk, another single and a sacrifice fly - not exactly an offensive explosion, but it did total 6 runs for the Crabs to make the final score 9-2 Crabs. When you add in two mid-week wins against the Bay Area Force, a first year team from Alameda, the Crabs are off to a six win, one loss record. The hope to continue their hot start with a four game series against the Seattle Studs starting Thursday at the Arcata Ball Park.

Cider | Strange and wonderful cans  FROM PAGE 5 Now Humboldt Cider is currently remodeling the old Kneaper Electric building on Hubbard Lane in Eureka into a “massive production facility and taproom.” “We’re hoping to be in there by Fall,” Hart said. Besides cider and the Crabs, Hart has another passion – orcharding and apples. “The National Park Service and California Parks are working to survey old homesteads. The goal is to save rare varieties, including some wiped out by the Carr fire,” he said. “We have a small nursery at Redwood Acres with 160 trees.” Hart and a consultant who works with the National Parks went around the county identifying old fruit trees and taking material to graft. “The NPS gave me a small scholarship on how to preserve and maintain old orchards,” he said. Some of the new stock will be replanted near Whiskeytown, where trees burned. So watch for Dave Van Patten’s strange and wonderful graphics on those cider cans. The longtime Humboldter now does murals in Long Beach but he will be up north again, doing a mural for the Arts Festival in Eureka. Will it include apples? Wait and see. In the meantime, enjoy a cold cider at a Crabs game! humboldtcidercompany.com, 517 F St., 3750 Harris St.

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Rollo: 90 pounds of love and loyalty

y the time you are reading this, Humboldt will be starting to return to normal, whatever that means. In dog and cat news, it means that the shelter will be returning to pre-COVID hours and will now be open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Appointments are still required to meet the adoptable animals. Call (707) 8409132 to schedule. I’ve been highlighting some of our bigger dogs lately. Here’s one more. Big Mastiff mix Rollo is another gentle giant. He is five years old and weighs about 90 pounds. Rolo’s dream is to find a nice home with gentle people who will make him feel safe while still appreciating his affection and silliness! I first met Rollo about a year ago when his people were living in a motel room with three dogs and five cats. They contacted Redwood Pals for some help with dog and cat food, which we provided. Not too long after that all of the animals ended up at the shelter. Despite many attempts at helping, in the end the owner only took one of the dogs. The other female went up for adoption and shy Rollo went into foster with Redwood Pals. The cats were placed through cat rescue. We thought Rollo had found his forever home but we were mistaken as we just recently realized. So now a forever home is our goal for Rollo. Rollo is a little shy at first but warms up pretty quickly. He has had to be in boarding for a few days as we don’t have another place for him, but he has taken it like a champ! The boarding attendant adores him and told me she always spends a little extra time cuddling with him as he is so lovable! We know that he likes cuddling, is a willing participant in doggie dress-up, likes to be tucked in at night, loves the beach, doesn’t love getting in the car but does enjoy the ride, and he will greet you every time you come home like JOGG’N SHOPPE BURGLARIZED Owner Mike Williams reported that Arcata’s Jogg’n Shoppe at 11th and G streets was burglarized the night of June 8/9. The burglary was only the latest in a surge of property and other crime that has hit Arcata hard in recent months. In a Facebook post, Williams reported that there were “Lots of items stolen. Case number 21-1402 through Arcata Police dept if anyone has any info. Tons of clothing. They left one empty trash can behind that they brought into the store. Took the whole Rack of Adidas Soccer/track pants. Rack of blank Brooks running shirts. about 25 TYR one piece swimsuits Kids soccer shorts, shirts. Some running shorts. Looks like shoe wise, Adidas close to front door. They got behind counter and made a little mess, but left the cash alone that was in plain sight of around $200.” Anyone with information may report it to Arcata Police at (707) 822-2428.

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M ission Improbable NOT NECESSARILY DRESSED FOR SUCCESS Hacking your way to wealth is all the rage, but these slithy toves got it all wrong. Hacking doesn’t mean you can literally just batter your way into an ATM’s cash cache, ya big dumb lunks. On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at about 4:38 a.m., deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office North Area Command responded to the Tri-Counties Bank branch on the 1600 block of Central Avenue in McKinleyville for a report of an alarm. When deputies arrived on scene, they discovered that an attempt to break into the ATM had been made. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate any suspects. There was extensive damage to the ATM, but it did not appear the suspects were able to obtain any money from inside. The bank’s surveillance footage captured these subjects on scene. If you recognize them, contact us at (707) 445-7251 and refer to Deputy Campbell’s case 202103066. Left, the ATM after its brush with lo-res lowlifery. Above, the hoodie-and-ball-cap-clad crew. HCSO says it was just two guys, so the criminal mastermind on the left may have undergone a wardrobe change in mid-fail. Photos via HCSO

Grow appeal on June 22 Mad River Union

ARCATA BOTTOM/EUREKA – The appeal of Arcata Land Company’s planned 8-acre Arcata Bottom cannabis grow takes place before the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. The grow, whose Conditional Use Permit was approved by the county Planning Commission on April 22, was appealed by Bottoms resident Jim Cotton on behalf of a group of area residents and others known as Team 27th. The group opposes the project on multiple grounds, ranging from environmental impacts to water use, traffic intensification, air quality, water use, noise and other issues. Team 27th members were alarmed to learn that the deadline for public comment on the BOS hearing is Monday, June 14 at noon. They say they only received the mailed notice on Friday, June 11, leaving inadequate time for community input. After some parley with county planning officials, neighbors report that the comment period has been extended to Wednesday at noon, but this hasn’t yet been confirmed. Those with comments may send them to cob@ co.humboldt.ca.us, with reference to Arcata Land Company, LLC, record Number PLN-12255-CUP.

Maggie Fox brought beauty, peace and respect About a half-dozen years ago I fled from our southern hills and found sanctuary in a little rundown house in Manila. There was a broken toilet lying in the driveway, weeds working up through the rotted out framing, plastic bags shoved in above the windows for insulation and a single dead tree in an otherwise barren backyard.

v LETTERS Welcomed by my neighbors, greeted by the dogs in the street, I felt imSubmitted photo mediately at home, and have given Maggie Fox. Maggie Fox, a woman I came to think thanks for this place everyday since. privately of as the mayor of Manila There are many reasons for my (though I have no doubt she would gratitude, but one I know many in the scowl and laugh that off). neighborhood will share is the park When I first met her she immediand its former resident caretaker,

ately struck me as one of those rare people who command respect while simultaneously expressing kindness and generosity. In the way that she cared for the park – and, especially, for the people who use it – she seemed almost a sheriff without a badge or gun. Or perhaps a minister without a pulpit or sermon, but rather almost always with a shovel or weed whacker. She helped maintain beauty, peace and respect in a place that would otherwise likely run wild. Sometimes we forget how important it is to tell one another how much we appreciate them. So that’s all this is, an overdue, much deserved letter to say again, thanks Maggie. We miss you. Your friend and neighbor, Dave Reagan Manila

On the Passing unto Glory of Sister Carol Davis At first we could barely hear it. Maybe through a crack in the walls. In the darkest night. Out on the bluest highway. At a rest stop in Kansas. Faintly from the open door of an ancient Mercedes limousine. The music coming. Strangely garbed people getting out. Later we helped them push-start the limo. A music we didn’t know we were following till we got to the places it was coming from. A cabin in the woods. A shack on the slough. An old church about to be torn down. Empty storefronts of a dying lumber town. The alleys between. A town filling up with peculiar people and their peculiar needs. A place for food. A place for healing. A place for children and for the kind of people we’ve become. A place for poetry and music. The music getting louder. Coming this way. In slow motion as in a dream. Coming down H Street toward the Plaza. A parade of some kind. People in it singing words to the music. Like a march except the steps were dance steps. Like an army only its uniforms were a riot. The music some kind of insurrection. It had non-negotiable demands. When the parade got to the Plaza the plan was to go around once and call it a day. But another parade came parading up from the bay and another from out of the hills. The little town overflowed with music and when the day ended and they were all supposed to go home they went on parading and dancing and singing. The parade kept on going just as the authorities had warned it would. It

Husband Pat Conlin and Carol Davis. Submitted photo showed no sign of stopping or even slowing down. But the thing people found out about parades is it takes a lot of work to keep them going. Children and animals and musicians have to be fed. New dance steps have to be invented. People have to learn them and make costumes and hats and have places to show them off. Then the children and animals and musicians have to be fed again. The parade and the labor of keeping it going turned out to be necessary to the people’s survival. To be the essential work of human community as it has been for a zillion years. And that is why in every little town there have to be persons of great heart whose work is to keep the whole thing going. Who are themselves a restaurant and a theater and a school and a refuge for people like we’ve become. The music

getting louder. The parade coming closer. Till it’s here and we’re all in it. We’re in it and we’re moving together so when I trip and break my neck or you fall for some angel then someone steps in and picks up the flute or poem or drum and the music doesn’t end but only gets deeper and sweeter. And to those people of great heart are also blessedly given a great voice and maybe a tambourine and they are granted a place at the front of the parade and as we follow the music and voices going on ahead there among the saints we see Sister Carol Davis and if we listen we hear her singing. O Lord this life is so precious and sweet and too soon gone by & Lord what a blessing and wonder the music keeps it going. Jerry Martien Elk River

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80 YEARS AGO Volunteers build the Bayside Grange building, today’s Bayside Community Hall, in 1941.

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Bayside Community Hall history is being made, and you’re invited

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n Thursday, June 17 at 6 p.m., the Board of Directors of Bayside Community Hall will hold a community meeting to discuss the ongoing lawsuit between the California State and National Grange and local halls, including Bayside. These lawsuits threaten to remove local control of our community halls to distant state and national organizations. This is an opportunity to get some background on how these lawsuits began, their current status, and the

possible means of resolving them. The meeting will begin with a status report, followed by time for questions and answers and public comments. As the current Board has little experience with the Grange, its members are particularly interested to hear from people who were involved with the organization both before and during the rift that began in 2012. They also seek to understand if there is a significant portion of the local community that is willing, interested and able to run the hall as a

SAVE YOUR HALL – COMMUNITY MEETING

 Thursday, June 17, 6 p.m. Members of the community are invited to the hall to hear explanation of the grange lawsuit, what it means for the the future of the hall, and how it will affect our community. baysidecommunityhall.org Grange, should that be the eventual outcome of this legal struggle.

The meeting will begin at the hall website, baysidecommunityhall.org, for those who want to attend remotely. If you care about the future of this great community resource, into which we have invested so much in the past three years, please attend this meeting and contribute to making crucial decisions about its future. If you have questions before the meeting, or cannot attend but would like to send comments, feel free to email baysidecommunityhall@ gmail.org.

Trinidad School’s eighth grade Class of 2021 graduates in style

he Trinidad School Class of 2021 eighth graders celebrated an in-person outdoor graduation ceremony last week with unabashed joy! Matilda Bos, Mazzy Calovich, Emery Cortes, Violet Curtis-Gabriel, Daniel Davidson, Gavin Day, Jack Dixon, Kloee Donnelly, Ella Eisner, Pearl Hagen, Nikita Haskell, Summit Hodgson, Arya Mettier, Austin Mitchell, Noa Mitchell, Cayenne Pruter, Cayleb Riley, Gaige Smith, Caesar Taylor, Daily Vack, Charles Vanderpool, Lucas Wimberly and Kieryn Wolfe were the graduates who were presented diplomas by Superintendent-Principal Alyse Nichols and School Board President Jan West. The white capped and gowned class joined in a drum parade Pomp and Circumstance processional led by music teacher Jessie Jonathan followed by James Miner’s guitar interpretation of Amazing Grace. The ceremony began with remarks by Shirley Laos and Rachel Dilthey on the success of a plan formed by the students when they were fourth graders to eliminate the use of wasteful plastic locally. The eighth graders gave accolades to their teachers, staff, parents and mentors through nine years of learning and growth. Ella Eisner, valedictorian and the great-granddaughter of Trinidad School administrative assistant Carolyn Eisner, presented her hopeful remarks on her school experiences. Jan West and Alyse Nichols gave uplifting speeches, praising the resilience of the students, teachers and families through the coronavirus challenges since March 2020,

GO GRADS Teachers Tyler Vack and Margie Cunningham congratulate Trinidad School Class of 2021. Submitted photo which in-person instruction came to an abrupt halt. Awards were presented starting with the Valedictorian Award to Ella Eisner presented by Ellen Brown and teachers Margie Cunningham and Tyler Vack. Ella Eisner also earned the Trinidad Chamber of Commerce Math Award presented by Chantelle Leatherwood and Margie Cunningham. Kloee Donnelly earned the Mickey Fleschner Science Award and the Trinidad Museum Social Studies Award went to Austin Mitchell. Violet Curtis-Gabriel was awarded the Friends of the Trinidad Library Language Arts Award and her original poem was read by Tyler Vack. The Trinidad School Education Foundation Art Award was presented to Nikita Haskell by art teacher Thao Le Khac and Michelle Lane and the Music Awards were given to Gavin Day and Jack Dixon by Jessie Jonathan.

The PTO Upstander Award went to Kieryn Wolfe and Daisy Vack, daughter of her proud teacher parents, Tyler and Thao. The George Herd Leadership Award, emphasizing the importance of integrity, honesty, kindness, responsibility, positive attitude and a spirit of volunteerism, was presented by George Herd’s daughter, Ellen Brown, to Austin Mitchell. Each graduate was honored for their best individual qualities Tyler Vack and Margie Cunningham, both inspirational teachers. Margie Cunningham is to be honored in Philadelphia this summer for her civics instruction, during which students “met” Supreme Court Justices and heard other presentations on the U.S. Constitution via the National Constitution Center on-line classes. The outdoor play area was beautifully decorated with widely spaced lavender-topped tables and fresh flowers, and the raised graduation platform was lovingly festooned with flowers and decorations in green and purple created by parents, students and staff. Planning Commission to review Memorial Lighthouse at Harbor Project tonight The Trinidad Planning Commission will meet via Zoom at 6 p.m. tonight. On the agenda is review the grading permit application for permanent placement of the Memorial Lighthouse and 1898 fog bell at the Trinidad Rancheria harbor site, approximately where they rest now but elevated on a concrete foundation. Email Patti at baycity@sonic.net.

Michael Fields is moving on, making change with ‘Madsummer’

write this to say “THANK YOU” to Dell’Arte, the North Coast, and the many people, artists, and community members it has been my privilege to work and collaborate with for these past four decades. And hopefully that will continue. As of June 30, 2021 I will be leaving all management at Dell’Arte. This has been planned for over a year and the transition is completed. I was at the beginning of a lot of things at Dell’Arte. I came here at 21 in 1975 to be part of the Grand Comedy Festival at Qwal a Wa Loo. And then was part of the company as we did the first touring work, LOONS RAGE. From that point on I stayed on, becoming part of the core ensemble with Joan Schirle and Donald Forrest and then creating the role of producing artistic director in the ’90s. And I just want to say how honored, grateful, and humbled I am to have worked with so many great artists, colleagues and students over the past 45 years. I have learned a lot. And may the learning continue. This is a moment of great change, collectively, nationally, in the theatre world, and “in the Lake.” I am thankful to be swimming in it. It is needed. And it cannot, but be different. What next? I am happy to work to support the changes and transition at Dell’Arte in whatever way serves best. My hope it that it survives and thrives for the next 50 years and I believe that it will. I fully support a next generation of leadership. And I hope to continue to teach and create, again, in whatever ways serve best.

My focus now will be on teaching, creating, writing and directing. And I have established a new production company to help do that now. It is named LONGSHADR after an old sign that used to hang on my driveway (not sure who made it or where it came from). I have the honor of living on Wiyot land above the Badua’t (Mad River). LONGSHADR references the long shadows that are cast in the winter when the sun dips into the horizon behind the hill and the dark of the days become longer until the light of late spring. It is about hope, effort and joy of moving out of the shadows and into the light. It is about collaborations that promote the health and creative community spirit of this place. It is about preparing and creating popular (“of the people”), place inspired, theatre for a new era, in a hopefully post pandemic time. The first project of this production company will be part of the Badua’t (Mad River) summer festival at Dell’Arte is called MADSUMMER. It will be played on Saturday, July 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. – in the Dell’Arte Amphitheatre. MADSUMMER is a first showing of what will be a very free, jukebox musical, adaptation of MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM with all of the lovers over the age of 60, set in a nursing home during a pandemic with the staff of the home like Cirque on steroids (don’t expect any Shakespeare). The presentation this summer will be a concert version with songs we are working on for the piece along with some short scene excerpts.

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Songs include, I WANT TO BE SEDATED, OLD FRIENDS, I DON’T LOOK GOOD NAKED ANYMORE, OLDER LADIES, FOREVER YOUNG AND MY GENERATION among others. The songs will be played and sung by the amazing house band it has been my pleasure work with over many festivals, Marla Joy, Tim Randles, Jeff Kelley and Mike Labolle. The presentation will also include long time Dell’Arte Company member Michael Fields and invited guests including Wilda Thompson, Laura Murillo Hart, Zera Starchild and Donald Forrest among others. It should be noted that, according to the Population Reference Bureau, the aging

baby boom generation will fuel a 75 percent increase in older Americans requiring nursing home care to about 2.3 million people in 2030. And thematically, it should be stated that love …deep, passionate love… is possible and doesn’t end as one ages. MADSUMMER has been informed by conversations with Humboldt Life Care and Hospice. You can go to dellarte.com for tickets and more festival information. Seating will be limited due to COVID safety protocols so it will be good to get tickets early. I am on Facebook and a nascent website has been created for the new company, longshader.com (operable in July). I will also, hopefully, be traveling much more. I’d love to connect as a part of it all. Elizabeth Bruenig in the Sunday New York Times recently wrote an opinion piece on birth. In it she wrote, “with the exception of a few immutable characteristics, you are not something you discover someday through trial and error and interior spelunking: you are something that is constantly in the process of becoming, the invention of endless revolutions. You sometimes catch glimpses of yourself in time when life shines through your inner world like a prism, Illuminating all of the sundry colors it contains.” I find that to be true. And my intent is to continue to work to move to that light for the health of it all and with laughter, which I think we need a good dose of right now. Thank you! Michael Fields Dadiqhoughuk

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FOURTH OF JULY JUBILEE PARADE The Arcata Chamber of Commerce is holding a Fourth of July Jubilee Parade on Independence Day, Sunday, July 4. Attendees should meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Creamery District on Eighth Street between N and L streets. The parade begins at noon and will go from the Creamery District to the Arcata Plaza, where it will make two laps. “This is a family-friendly, alcohol and drug-free, whole-community event. So dress up, bring your dance moves, instruments, bubbles, sparkles and more and join in the promenade,” according to the chamber’s website. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed, including masking and socially distancing. Participants are required to register at arcatachamber.com. PARADE & MUSIC The Blue Lake Chamber of Commerce has announced that Annie & Mary Day will be held Sunday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Perigot Park in Blue Lake. The fun begins at 11 a.m. with the parade featuring dancers, music and quirky floats. From noon to 5 p.m. the action continues at Perigot Park. The bands include That Buckin’ String Band, Dead On, Cadillac Ranch and Barnfire. There will be barbecue and other food items, craft vendors, a car show, pony rides and a petting zoo. This family fun, free event is sponsored by the Blue Lake Chamber of Commerce. MARSH TOUR Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) is sponsoring a free tour of the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, June 19. Meet leader Sharon Levy at 2 p.m. in front of the Interpretive Center (the building should be open to the public) on South G Street for a 90-minute walk focusing on marsh history. Tours are limited to the first 15 people. Bring a mask and be prepared to social distance outside of your family group. For more information, call (707) 826-2359. WATERFRONT TOUR Redwood Region Audubon Society will offer a free guided birding tour along the Eureka Waterfront Trail on Sunday, June 20 from 9 to 11 a.m., with leader Ralph Bucher. Reservations are required and space is limited. Please visit rras. org for COVID-19 participation guidelines. Sign up by text/messaging (707) 499-1247, or email thebook@reninet.com with the walk date and name, email and phone number for each participant. MARSH TOUR Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for a free guided field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, June 26 from 8:30 to 11 a.m., with leader Elizabeth Meisman. Bring your binoculars and have a great morning birding. Reservations are required and space is limited. Please visit rras.org for COVID-19 participation guidelines. Contact shrikethree@gmail.com by 6 p.m. the day before the preferred walk date. Include name, email and phone number for each participant. WIGI WETLANDS WORKDAY Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for a Wigi Wetlands Volunteer Workday on Saturday, June 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. Help create bird-friendly native habitat and restore a section of the bay trail. The trail section is located behind the Bayshore Mall and volunteers will meet in the parking lot directly behind Walmart. Please visit rras.org for COVID-19 participation guidelines. We will provide tools and packaged snacks. Please bring your own water, gloves, and face mask. Please contact Jeremy Cashen at jeremy.cashen@yahoo.com or (214) 605-7368.

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY REOPENS The Humboldt County Historical Society, located in the Barnum House, above, at 703 Eighth St. in Eureka will reopen today, June 16, by appointment only. There will be three, two-hour time slots available for two researchers at a time in each room: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Please call (707) 445-4342 during open hours (Wednesday through Friday, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.) to reserve your space. Due to the continuing high COVID case count in Humboldt, masks will be required. humboldthistory.org Submitted photo

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OCEAN ART Left, McKinleyville Middle School seventh grade student Liana S. made this embroidered piece of art, which won first place in Humboldt County, and second in the state. Liana says “I embroidered this to show the amazing diversity of ocean life that we need to appreciate, respect, and protect. I included a shark, ray, octopus, seahorse, turtle, dolphin, eel, seal, and a school of fish. My favorite ocean animal is a dolphin.” Middle, Keep the Ocean Clean by Celilo W., 2nd grade, Laurel Tree Charter School, Arcata, won second place in Humboldt County. Right, a blue ceramic globe with orange and red ceramic sea stars affixed to the surface by Henry S. won third place in Humboldt County. Henry is a fourth grade students at Six Rivers Montessori in Arcata. Henry says “Starfish are fragile creatures despite what people think. This sculpture represents the fragility of our earth and as we might think throwing a starfish back in is good we need to actually not, but do more.” Submitted photos

Local students win ocean art contest Friends of the Dunes

ARCATA – After a year in which distance learning became standard in California schools, hundreds of elementary students from cities across California will be joining together virtually to send a message to the ocean, as the culmination of the 27th Annual Kids Ocean Day Program. Due to the pandemic, the annual program shifted to live online presentations this year to help students learn about watersheds and how they are personally connected to their watershed and the ocean. On June 8 (World Ocean Day), the students gathered together symbolically through a collective art project that communicates what the ocean means to all of us. “Our 16th Annual Kids Ocean Day looked quite a bit different than previous years” said Suzie Fortner, Programs & Operations Director at Friends of the Dunes. “Normally, we would be gathering 1,000 students at the Mike Thompson Wildlife Area, South Spit Humboldt Bay for a day of stewardship activities and celebration of the ocean. Though we were unable to gather in person this year, students across Humboldt County spent the

month of May learning how we are connected to the ocean through local watersheds, cleaning up trash along their own watersheds, and creating artwork to express what they love about the ocean. We are always really excited to be a part of this statewide collaboration which empowers thousands of California students to become ocean stewards. We can accomplish so much more together than any individual can on their own.” In a typical year, Kids Ocean Day coordinators in five counties up and down the coast would host in-school presentations, which would be followed by a beach cleanup, and culminate with the students forming a work of aerial art (photographed from above) to help send a message about the need for clean beaches. This year, instead of a student-led aerial art formation, students who attended an online classroom presentation were encouraged to create an original artwork illustrating what they love about the ocean for submission to the 2021 Kids Ocean Day Art Contest. Each art entry is included as an individual image in a giant online mosaic. The statewide first-place win-

ning artwork is the main image of the mosaic. Contest winners and their teachers received gift cards and other prizes. The art contest winners for Humboldt County are: • First Place: Liana S.,7th grade (Teacher Jody Himango, McKinleyville Middle School) • Second place: Celilo W., 2nd grade (Teacher Amber Ryno, Laurel Tree Charter School) • Third Place: Henry S. 4th grade (Teacher Michele Gilbert, Six Rivers Montessori) Honorable Mentions: Wren H. (6th grade), Malayia B. (6th grade), and Olive S. (4th grade) (Teacher Michele Gilbert, Six Rivers Montessori), as well as a collective piece by teacher Alissa Stone’s 4th grade class (Ambrosini Elementary School, Fortuna). To see their artwork and the 2021 Kids Ocean Day Picture Mosaic and animation video, visit friendsofthedunes.org/oceanday. In the statewide contest, takign second place was Liana S., 7th grade (Teacher Jody Himango, McKinleyville Middle School, McKinleyville). To see the statewide finalist artwork, visit oceanday.net.

E-Motion opens at Morris Graves Museum Humboldt Arts Council

EUREKA – The Humboldt Arts Council is pleased to present the exhibition E-Motion featuring stabiles and mobiles by Julie Frith and paintings by Kathryn Stotler in the Thonson Gallery at the Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. A reception for E-Motion will be held Saturday, July 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. during Arts Alive. Frith is best known for her kinetic art mobile (sculpture). An artist born of two artist parents, Frith, the youngest of four, grew up in a very artistic world. Raised in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, Frith was (still plays today) a violinist from the age of 7 playing in orchestra and private lessons until the age of 18. Very studious, she also was gifted with artistic skills. She was taught by her parents art structure basics and design, that took her to college for art and music. Then she experienced many professional design jobs, teaching, and visual management positions after moving to Eureka. Seeing and learning about art in museums around the world and viewing art books as a child, modern abstract art was a big influence on her that intrigued her in making handmade art all the time as a kid. In 1998 Julie started selling her own line of art earrings, graphics and mobiles. Her mobiles caught on quickly as the yearning for modern art styled mobiles were being sought after. Mid Century Modern was the big thing, with retro mobiles making a come back in home decor. Frith makes most of her mobiles out of polished colored plastics and stainless steel, adding wood, and brushed metals to the selection of materials. Kathryn Stotler moved to the far Northern California coast 30 years ago with her husband and young son. She began painting plein air seascapes with a close friend and mentor and eventually realized that she loved to experiment and push the scenes in freer and looser ways than traditional plein air dictates. She enjoys pushing paint around on the paper or canvas and mixing her own colors. Muddy coastal colors are her favorites. She loves the shapes and lines of grasses, rocks, and sand and wants to

GOIN’ MOBILE Julie Frith’s mobiles and Kathryn Stotler’s paintings at the Morris Graves. Submitted Photo capture the essence of the shoreline and its unique components. The journey toward abstraction began as she painted to capture the influence of air, erosion, the power and elusiveness of the ocean. The Morris Graves Museum of Art is open to the public noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults; $2 for seniors (age 65 and over), military veterans, and students with ID; children 17 and under free; Families with an EBT Card and valid ID receive free admission through the Museums for All initiative, Museum members are free.

J une 16, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21-00352 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HARPER HAS IT 3820 H ST EUREKA, CA 95503 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT KALENE R. DEMARTINI 3820 H ST EUREKA, CA 95503 CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/KALENE R. DEMARTINI OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on MAY 14, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS KT, DEPUTY CLERK 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21-00384 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: G^2 CONSULTING 1965 ZEHNDER AVE ARCATA CA 95521 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT HUMBOLDT YG LLC CA 202113810179 1965 ZEHNDER AVE ARCATA CA 95521 CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LAIBILITY COMPANY S/GINO YSMAEL GRANADOS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on MAY 25, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS KT, DEPUTY CLERK 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21-00372 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: US ECOLOGY 11 “T” STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT US ECOLOGY TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS, INC. DE 7191130 101 S CAPITOL BLVD. STE, 1000 BOISE, ID 83702 CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION S/BRIAN KUCHARSKI PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on MAY 21, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS SC, DEPUTY CLERK 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21-00392 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HUMBOLDT HOME LOANS 2222 MYRTLE AVENUE EUREKA, CA 95501 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT HUMBOLDT PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP. CA C4743357 2222 MYRTLE AVENUE EUREKA, CA 95501 CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION S/JODY HARPER CEO/PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on MAY 27, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS TN, DEPUTY CLERK 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21-00354 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZAHARATIQUE 1177 ALOHA ARCATA, CA 95521 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT LAURA C. RAMIREZ 1177 ALOHA ARCATA, CA 95521 CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/LAURA C. RAMIREZ LAURA C. RAMIREZ This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on MAY 12, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS KT, DEPUTY CLERK 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT GENE VANCE CASE NO.: PR2100126 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ROBERT GENE VANCE A Petition for Probate has been filed by: CHRIS VANCE in the Superior Court of California, County of HUMBOLDT. The Petition for Probate requests that: CHRIS VANCE 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 17, 2021 Time: 2:00 PM Dept.: 6 Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, CA, 95501. COURT MAY BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. PLEASE VISIT https://www.humboldt. courts.ca.gov FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ONLINE VIDEO HEARING. 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. SOLEN CASHMAN GALE & NIELSEN 2850 HARRIS ST. EUREKA, CA 95503 (707) 269-0167 6/2, 6/9, 6/16

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ROBERT LEE CLARKE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV2100713 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ROBERT LEE CLARKE to Proposed name: LEE ROBIN CLARKE 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 9, 2021 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: MAY 21, 2021 KELLY L. NEEL Judge of the Superior Court 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF

M ad R iver U nion NAME MICHELLE GABRIELA TIMIN SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV2100747 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MICHELLE GABRIELA TIMIN to Proposed name: SOPHIE SHOSHANNA TIMIN 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 16, 2021 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: MAY 27, 2021 KELLY L. NEEL Judge of the Superior Court 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME MATTHEW MARTIN EUGENE DIAZ SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV2100769 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MATTHEW MARTIN EUGENE DIAZ to Proposed name: MATTHEW MARTIN EUGENE DIAZ CAUDILL 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 16, 2021 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 2, 2021 KELLY L. NEEL Judge of the Superior Court 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME IRENE LISA MARIE DIAZ SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV2100770 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: IRENE LISA MARIE DIAZ to Proposed name: IRENE LISA MARIE DIAZ CAUDILL 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 16, 2021 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 2, 2021 KELLY L. NEEL Judge of the Superior Court 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids from Licensed Timber Operators for the 2021 timber harvest will be received at the office of the City Manager, Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, Arcata, California, until 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021 at which time they will be publicly opened and read: The successful bidder shall: A. Fall, buck, yard, load and deliver approximately 555 MBF of redwood, Douglas fir, grand fir and Sitka spruce logs. Logs manufactured from designated timber located in the Arcata Community Forest Jacoby Creek Tract Section 24, T5N, R1E HB&M. This project involves selection harvest with groundbased yarding. B. Install designated erosion control measures and culverts following operations. Each sealed envelope containing a bid must be plainly marked on the outside as “2021 Logging Bid.” Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Contracts and Special Projects Manager, 736 F Street, Arcata,

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California, or downloaded from the City’s website: www.cityofarcata.org under “Bids.” The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The bid award may be made on or after the regularly scheduled Council Meeting on July 21, 2021. A “field “show-me” trip is scheduled for Friday, June 25th, 2021 at 9 a.m. Interested parties can meet at the Arcata City Hall/Library parking lot; the entrance is east of F Street on 7th Street, in Arcata, CA. To make an appointment for an alternate “show-me” date, call (707) 822-8184 or (707) 845-5804 or email eservices@cityofaracta.org. City of Arcata Environmental Services Department 736 F Street Arcata, Ca. 95521 (707) 822-8184 eservices@cityofaracta.org 6/16 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME JEFF DAVID SCOLARI SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV2100795 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JEFF DAVID SCOLARI to Proposed name: XEFF DAVID SCOLARI 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 23, 2021 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 4, 2021 KELLY L. NEEL Judge of the Superior Court 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ARCATA CITY COUNCIL July 7th, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. teleconference by Zoom Video Communications. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Arcata will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday July 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Consistent with Executive Orders N-2520 and N-29-20 from the Executive Department of the State of California and the Humboldt County Public Health Officer’s March 19, 2020, Shelter-in-Place Order, the City Council’s meeting location will not be physically open to the

11 public and Planning Commissioners will be teleconferencing into the meeting via Zoom Video Communications. The Zoom link and additional connection, viewing, and participation options can be found on the Agenda at http://arcataca.iqm2. com/Citizens/Detail_ Meeting.aspx?ID=3260 How to Observe and Participate in the Meeting: Members of the public may access the Zoom meeting directly to observe the hearing or provide public comment. 1. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device using the following URL to join: https:// zoom.us/j/94732452727. 2. If you do not wish for your name to appear on the screen, then use the drop down menu and click on “rename” to rename yourself to be anonymous. 3. Or join by phone by dialing *67 1-669-9006833 and Enter Meeting ID: 947 3245 2727 Project: The applicant seeks to modify its adopted Historic Landmark Designation and associated incentives for the rehabilitation of the “Chapman House” at 974 10th Street in order

to exempt the Chapman House from the City’s new vacation rental unit cap. Location: 974 10th Street Assessor’s Parcel Number: 021-143-015 Property Owner: Scott and Sandra Hunt Applicant: Same as Owner Date of application: May 7, 2021 File Number: 201-030H Zoning/General Plan: Residential Low Density (R-L) Coastal Zone: The project is not located in the Coastal Zone. Environmental: Project is exempt from environmental review per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 1 Categorical Exemption §15301, (Existing Facilities) and Class 31 Categorical Exemption §15331, (Historical Resource Restoration/ Rehabilitation) NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the information regarding the proposed project and environmental determination may be reviewed at the Community Development Department at Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, Arcata on week-

days between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., or by phone: 707825-2213. Contact person: Delo Freitas, Senior Planner. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this action is appealable. In compliance with §9.76.030 of the City’s Land Use Code, any aggrieved person who, in person, in writing, or by representative, informed the City of their concerns at or before the hearing or decision may appeal a final action by the review authority. Appeals must be filed within 10 business days following the date of the action by filing an appeal, along with the applicable fee. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to §1094.5 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, “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 at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the hearing body at, or prior to, the public hearing(s).” Published: June 16, 2021 6/16

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ASD offers children’s summer meals Arcata School District

ARCATA – Arcata School District announces the return of its Children’s Summer Meal Program, running from June 14 through August 20 at Arcata Elementary School, Sunny Brae Middle School, and two community sites. All children 18 and under are welcome to these free meals, and people 21 and under who are disabled may also participate. No paperwork or eligibility checks are required. The District recognizes that nutrition plays a vital role in the healthy development and successful education of children.

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stunted mental and physical development, and can affect a child’s emotional responses, reactions to stress, and personal-social skills. The District invites all children to participate in the program regardless of which school district they live in, especially those who do not have consistent access to healthy food outside of school. Meals will be offered Monday-Friday, with breakfast and lunch served in one to-go bag. The main serving site will be Arcata Elementary (noon to 12:30 p.m.), augmented by the following mobile sites: 2575 Alliance Road (10:40 to 11 a.m.), Manila Park (11:15 to 11:25 a.m.), and Sunny Brae Middle School (11:40 to 11:50 a.m.). Please note that the schedule is subject to change. Call (707) 8395219 with any questions. For more information about the Arcata School District, visit the websites and Facebook pages for Arcata School District, Arcata Elementary Preschool, Arcata Elementary, and Sunny Brae Middle School.

Pereira | Resigned  FROM PAGE 5 have foreseen this opportunity back in 2018, let alone a global pandemic! While it’s difficult to leave the council, I’m grateful that I can continue serving the community in this new role.” From the city’s Friday news release Pereira was first elected to the Arcata City Council in 2014 and served as a Council Member for over six consecutive years, serving as Mayor in 2018 and 2021. She has represented the region on Governor Newsom’s Council of Regional Homeless Advisors and has served the community on many boards for organizations including the Humboldt Waste Management Authority, Arcata House Partnership, the Redwood Region Economic Development Commission, in addition to her service with Humboldt State University Liaison’s Working Group and the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District’s Water Quality Task Force. City Manager Karen Diemer describes Pereira as, “a champion for housing, protecting those most vulnerable in our community, committed to breaking barriers to build racial equity and maintaining strong local infrastructure to support residents and businesses,” and added, “Sofia has a sharp mind for developing sensible public policy that will serve this community for generations to come. She will be missed as an Arcata City Council Member, but I am certain we will continue to benefit from her leadership at the County level.” In a letter submitted today, Pereira shared the difficulty of her decision to resign in order to accept her appointment as Humboldt County’s new Public Health Director: Dear Arcata, I am submitting my resignation from the Arcata City Council, effective Friday, June 25, 2021. Starting June 27, I will begin a new chapter as the Public Health Director for the County of Humboldt, Department of Health and Human Services. I am honored and excited to take on this new role to serve our community and improve our community’s health and wellbeing. However, this decision was not taken lightly and prompts me to reflect on our

June 16, 2021 time together since December 2014. Serving the people of Arcata as a council member and your mayor has been an immense privilege. I am grateful to have been entrusted with the stewardship of our city budget, services, and planning for the future. I am grateful to all who engaged with the city’s work, pushing us to do better and be better. Together we advanced the development and protection of affordable housing and created the tenant-based rental assistance program to keep our low-income neighbors housed. We expanded our city trail system and improved safe routes to school. We created new partnerships to support our most vulnerable, connecting mental health staff with our police department, and strengthened partnerships with service providers like Arcata House Partnership to expand services for the homeless. I am grateful to have shepherded some of these achievements, and yet, I could not advance these policies alone. I want to express my appreciation for my current and former council colleagues, our city manager, and city staff for their dedication to our city and for what I learned from each of them during my time on the council. I have the utmost confidence that the city council will continue to advance the work of making Arcata a more equitable, healthy, and livable community for all Arcatans. Arcata, you are in good hands! And I will continue this mission for Arcata and the County. My career in public service began well before I was an elected official, and I will continue to serve the public’s interest beyond my time as an elected official. Thank you again for the opportunity to lead and guide our community through many complex challenges. The work to improve our community’s health and wellbeing will take all of us, and while I will no longer be on the city council after June 25th, my commitment will continue. With gratitude, Sofia PS: I hope to see many of you at a Crabs game or the Saturday Farmers’ Market! More information will be provided as it becomes available. For more information on the Arcata City Council and to review the Council’s upcoming meeting agendas, please visit cityofarcata.org.

Discovery Museum opens Redwood Discovery Museum

State Sen. Mike McGuire

EUREKA – The Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St. in Eureka, is opening for one day this Saturday, June 19

Arcata has it all!

Post office • Museum • Surprise Bags • Bagel shop • Pies • Celebration Cupcakes • Cuddly Stuffed Animals • Sparkly Eyelashes • Car Charms • Canoes & Kayaks • Skiwear & Parkas • Scented Candles • Joe Biden Scented Candles • Library • Banks & Credit Unions • Newspapers • Parks • Theatres • Lumberjack Candles • Oyster Candles • Tattoos • An Intriguing Book • Jigsaw & Crossword Puzzles • Bird Bingo • Dog Bones & Bird Seed • Hemp Face Masks • Videography • Costumes & Wigs • Photography • Bejeweled Necklaces • Rose Bath Buds • Hilliard Lamps • Buddha • Ponchos • Cake Platters • Step Stools • Beard Oil • Amusing Band Aids • Patio Heaters • Cannabis • Leaf Rakes • Practical Dish Towels • Fruit Trees • Graphic Design & Publishing • World Maps • Wi-Fi • Historic Plaza • Bike Sharing • Trails & Bike Paths • Dick Taylor Brown Butter & Fig Chocolate Bars • Marimba One • Vibraphones • Humboldt Hot Sauce • Boldt • Baby Butterfly Gummies • Holly Yashi Jewelry • Hilliard Lamps • Iron Bee Napkin Holders • Table, Floor & Hanging Lamps • Mirrors for All Sizes • Lumbar and Butt Pillows • Hooded Towels • Door to Bath Mats • Know It All Card Game • 50 Fun Things to Do on a Plane • Game on B*tches Card Game • California Coast Playing Cards • Bug Bingo • Fuzzy Golden Retrievers • Baby Dragon Puppets • Grizzly Bear Puppets • Beeswax Crayons • Crab & Mushroom Magnets • Salmon & Sasquatc h• Magnets • Guardian Angel Trinket Box • Vegan Bible • Homemade cocktails • Tequila & Tacos • Bourbon Ribs & Rubs • Mastering Pizza & Pasta • Garden Baskets • Humboldt Map Mitts • Potting Tables • Vintage Medicine Cabinets • Architectural Salvage • Surfboards • Canoes • Rafts • Sleeping Bags • Tents • Egret Essence Sprays • Tie-Dyed Hoodies • Hand-made Bikinis • Free Range Sports Bras • Tuxedos to Rent, Buy, Alter • Skateboards • Jiu Jitsu • Pilates • Local Uniquely Recycled Plastics • Graphic Design, Screen Printing, Vehicle Wraps, Labels • Guitars, Mandolins, Violins and Strings • Sound Clip Violin Pick-ups • Conga Heads • Sound Systems • CBDs • Tinctures • Nighttime Drinks • Booty Cleaner • Herbs and Teas • Massage Tools

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McGuire likes flower power SACRAMENTO – Senator Mike McGuire moved

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All the favorite and portable exhibits will be brought out along with a few new things, as well as a giant bounce house! Along with the endless exploration of kids science and engineering exhibits, families can enjoy maker stations, slime and bubble experiments, and performances from a local magician, musicians and dancers. The struggles of the pandemic made a lasting mark on the museum’s already tight budget, and during the last year, the nonprofit organization came very close to having to permanently close its doors after more than 25 years. Through the help of the community and the museum’s generous donors and sponsors, though, the museum is getting ready to open to the public once again. In the effort to survive the sweep of small business closures, the museum had to go through a few transitions; the nonprofit now offers a half day preschool and will soon be starting a very new Arts Academy under the direction of its new executive director, Stephanie Carter. Many old programs are returning as well, such as Pal Camp, First 5 Playgroup, and Kids Alive. The Discovery Museum will hold these events every third Saturday of the month this summer. Suggested donations are $10 to $20 per family (depending on size) or more, if you’re feeling generous. No one will be turned away for inability to pay.

to recognize the month of June as California Grown Flower Month during a presentation to the State Senate last week. “Today, we are recognizing California as America’s best source for high-quality cut flowers,” Senator Mike McGuire said. “The industry has blossomed since its inception back in the late 1870s. California’s flower industry is the dominating force in floral in the United States. Our own Humboldt County is one of the largest flower producers in America, growing more fresh tulips than anywhere else in the nation and it’s the birthplace of the legendary Stargazer Lily.” “California flower farmers account for over half of all domestically-supplied cut flowers in the nation, and the Golden State’s flowers meet the strictest growing standards in the world,” Senator McGuire said. “But,” he added, “like many industries during the pandemic, the Golden State’s flower farmers have been hit hard.” Senator McGuire, a huge fan of fresh cut flowers himself, encouraged all Californians to shop local and support Golden State flower farmers by selecting flowers with the blue and gold CA Grown license plate logo whenever the occasion to buy flowers arises. He then presented each of his fellow state senators with a bouquet courtesy of the California Cut Flower Commission, each marked with the CA Grown logo.