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ARCATA – The manhunt continues for a 19-year old Fortuna man wanted for attempted murder by Arcata police. Detectives are searching for Elijah Stonebear Williams, considered armed and dangerous. He is described as a Native American, 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing 165 pounds. Officers are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to alert police. Williams is the lone reported suspect in an early morning shooting in Arcata on Sunday, July 16 that inflicted a single thigh wound on an unidentified 17-yearold male who was treatelijah ed at Mad River ComStonebear munity Hospital and Williams released. Investigators say the shooting was neither a drive-by assault nor a random act. Williams allegedly was involved “in a disSHOOTING
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County’s ADA tab at $17 million Daniel Mintz Mad RiveR Union
HUMBOLDT – The county has launched into what a staff report describes as the “monumental task” of making all government facilities handicapped-accessible, with total construction costs estimated at $17 million. Last year, the county entered into
a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and agreed to modify facilities to make them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The DOJ has identified more than 50 county facilities that are non-compliant. In addition to the costs of physically removing barriers to accessibility, the county is hiring
planning specialists and additional staff to administrate the changes. Last March, the county made a key hire, of an Independent Licensed Architect. Additional recent actions include last month’s hiring of four design consulting firms that will draft plans and bid specifications. ADA A4
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MUStacHioeD players for the Humboldt crabs had the honor of hosting the players of Humboldt Roller Derby during Mustache night Saturday at the arcata ball park. everyone sported facial hair, be it real or mock, for a fun evening. See page c1 to learn how the crabs did last weekend. Matt Filar | Union
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MacK toWn ViSion the area designated as the McKinleyville town center is show in purple. coUnty oF hUMbolDt iMage
tackling a town center Jack Durham Mad RiveR Union
McKINLEYVILLE – Mack Town’s advisory committee will take another stab at making a recommendation with regard to creating a McKinleyville Town Center at its meeting tonight, July 26, starting at 6 p.m. at the Middle School Conference Center, 2285 Central Ave. Members of the McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee voiced support for the concept at their May 31 meeting, but wanted to wait before
sending a letter to the county asking that the process get underway. The McKinleyville Community Plan, the town’s growth blue print approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2002, calls for the creation of a town center. The zone extends from Pierson Park to McKinleyville Avenue, and from Railroad Drive to an area just south of Hiller Road. It also includes the commercial area north of Heartwood Drive where the Burger King and other businesses are located. McKINLEYVILLE
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MANILA – In September, Manila residents will see their combined sewer and water bills increase by about $7.21 a month. The Manila Community Services District Board of Directors held a protest hearing July 20, but opposition to the rate hike was minimal, with only 38 protests, representing 16 parcels. Manager Chris Drop said the district would have had to receive protests from about 190 customers for the increase to be shot down. The board ultimately voted 3–1 in favor of the increase, with Director Dendra Dengler dissenting, and Director Carol VanderMeer absent. During the meeting, Dengler was distraught, often crying while angrily criticizing the board and the manager and accusing them of wrongdoing. The rate increase The combined sewer and water bill now averages about $68.08 a month for residents, although the exact amount depends on water usage. Under the proposed rate increase, average monthly bills will go up to $75.29, an increase of $7.21. In fiscal year 2019, the average bill will be $78.90; in 2020, $82.74; in 2021, $86.88; and in 2022, $91.27. That means that by 2022, residents will be paying, on average, $23.19 more per month than they are paying now. The rate increase is the result of several factors. The district hasn’t raised rates in a de-
UnDeR conStRUction Volunteers are completely rebuilding what’s called House a at the Manila community center. it will eventually house the local family resource center. Jack DUrhaM | Union cade, so the rates never kept up with inflation. The district has also seen an increase in charges from its wholesale water supplier, the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District. Last year, the district lost its biggest industrial customer when the Sierra Pacific Mill closed its doors. Without a rate increase, the bare-bones district would run a deficit, which grows larger every year. Lots of drama Although the items on the July 20 were generally routine matters for the small utility district, there was plenty of drama. Dengler showed up a couple minutes late and told the board “I apologize for being late. I’m not feeling well. I had some medical things today that ... they gave me certain drugs.” During the discussion about the water rate increase, Dengler objected to how the protest votes were counted. MANILA A2
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pute at the house with the victim’s friendsjust prior to the shooting,” the authorities have said in a series of periodic statements to news outlets since July 16. The shooting was reported at 2:45 a.m. at the corner of 12th and C streets, a modest residential neighborhood where all but one of four houses adjoining the intersection is well maintained. Police did not specify the number of shots fired, the house in question
or whether the shooting occurred indoors or out. The precise nature of the dispute has not been disclosed beyond “an altercation.” In a separate, unrelated incident, two officers responded to the same house July 16 shortly after midnight in connection with a noise complaint and issued a loud party warning notice to a tenant. No more complaints were reported in the intervening hours before the gunfire. The Arcata Police phone number is (707) 822-2428.
PUBLIC SAFETY TASK FORCE Arcata’s Public Safety Task Force meets tonight, July 26 at 6 p.m. at Arcata City Hall, 736 F St. Agenda items include a priorities session; a plan for testing the priorities and adjusting the work timeline; and a discussion of homelessness and legal camping within city limits.
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More businesses allowed in marijuana zone Andrew George Butler Mad RiveR Union
ARCATA – Arcata’s Medical Marijuana Innovation Zone may now have as many as 20 permitted cannabis businesses. The permit cap raise, up from the zone’s original four, took effect July 21. The changes to Ordinance No. 1488 passed by a unanimous vote a month ago during the June 21 Arcata City Council meeting. The ordinance brings Arcata’s regulations and permitting practices in line with California’s current laws governing medical cannabis.
The ordinance also cuts down on confusing, sometimes repetitive language, and brings the zone up to speed with the rest of Arcata’s land use codes. The zone includes 12 parcels near Aldergrove Industrial Park. The zone is designated to house and separate Arcata’s cannabis-infused businesses from the rest of greater Arcata. Andrew Whitney, deputy director of Community Development said of the new and improved ordinance, “It will go a long way to help streamline our work, and it brings us in line with the rest of California.” During public comment, Kent
McKinleyville| Update on local crime and Sutter Road sidewalks FROM A1
The largest undeveloped area in the Town Center is located behind the McKinleyville Shopping Center. There are also some undeveloped parcels along the south side of Hiller Road. The community plan calls for the town center to include housing, shops, work places, parks and other civic facilities connected by pathways, with areas for social gatherings. The idea is to give McKinleyville a focal point and create a village-like atmosphere. A key element to turning the vision into reality is an ordinance spelling out the specific rules and regulations for development
in the town center area. The McKinleyville Community Plan, approved 15 years ago, called for the creation of this ordinance, but it never happened. A local group of volunteers called the McKinleyville Organizing Coalition (previously called the McKinleyville Organizing Committee) submitted a letter to the committee in May asking that it recommend to the county that the town center process get underway. At the suggestion of committee member Craig Tucker, the committee voted unanimously May 31 to draft a letter to the Board of Supervisors in support of the town center concept. The letter includes two paragraphs tak-
en from the letter submitted by the McKinleyville Organizing Coalition: 1. Urge the Board of Supervisors, on our behalf, to instruct the Humboldt County Planning Department to begin drafting a McKinleyville Town Center Ordinance by fall 2017. (Humboldt County General Plan, vol. II, McKinleyville Community Plan, 2002; Section 2352, pg. 11). 2. Commit the McMAC [McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee] to initiate a broadly inclusive public process, ensuring community participation in decision about the structure and design of the Town Center, and the elements of the Town Center Ordinance, commencing immediately.
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The protest votes, which are letters submitted by property owners opposed to the rate increase, are a matter of public record. District staff counted the protest letters as they came in and included them in an information packet posted on the district website and given to directors. Dengler said she wanted the votes to be kept confidential in a sealed envelope that would only be opened and counted at the meeting by a staff member, someone other than the manager, designated by the board. That’s how it was done in the past, she said. The way the district is counting the protest votes now, she said, “is sort of a violation of trust.” Board Chair John Woolley explained to Dengler that the district was following a “process dictated by law.” Manager Drop reiterated that the letters are a matter of public record. They are not confidential. Under the Public Records Act, anyone can request to see them and the district would be violating the law if it kept them secret. As the discussion continued, Dengler started crying and her voice sounded angry. “I wasn’t going to do this, but I’m so frustrated by this board, because it does not follow district policies. Do you hear me? Public?” said Dengler as her voice broke and she cried. “So I’m protesting the sewer rate,” Dengler said, her voice cracking. The board ultimately voted to approve the increase, with Dengler dissenting. Pasta Feed, sobbing Terri Vroman Little, representing the upcoming Humboldt Marathon, set for Aug 13, told the board during public comments about a pasta feed that will be held at the Manila Community Center on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. She invited the board and community members to attend. The cost is $15 per person, $10 for children
under 10 years old and free for children under 5 years old. Proceeds from the event will help fund a proposed playground that will be built at the Manila Community Center. Dengler responded that she was upset that the playground was being promoted as a “community” playground. “I’ve seen it advertised as a Manila community playground, and this bothers me personally. I’m sorry,” she said. It’s not clear why Dengler objected to the use of the word “community.” The playground will need to be approved by the district before it is built, it will be open to the public and to the students of Redwood Coast Montessori, a school based at the Manila Community Center. The school is sponsoring the pasta feed. Dengler complained that the school is not allowed to use the main hall at the center. But Manager Drop pointed out that the school’s lease includes the use of the main hall. “The kitchen is not,” Dengler interjected. “And that has been an issue. And believe me, I have paid for that issue personally ... and you know that.” Dendra continued on as she wept. Woolley interrupted her, saying “Dendra, Dendra,” a plea for her to stop with the dramatics. “No!” shrieked Dengler, cutting off Woolley. “I’ve lost a position, a job, because of his [Bryan Little’s] misrepresentation,” said Dengler, who continued sobbing. Dengler was referring to Bryan Little, the director of Redwood Coast Montessori, who filed a complaint with the Manila district against Dengler in December 2014. Little complained that Dengler had barged into an after-school program while intoxicated, yelled at staff and took photos of children without permission. Dengler denied the accusations and said she was there because she was concerned about a play structure that had been dismantled and she wanted to inspect the kitchen. Dengler has previously said that when her employer lee-
Sawatzsky voiced his pleasure with the amended ordinance. “When you concentrate [cannabis] in one area, the effect on downtown is minimized, so anything you do to keep it within [zone] and to keep tuning it up is great for the people,” Sawatsky said. Already two different parties are seeking permits within the zone. Whitney said the Community Development Department is drafting a recreational cannabis code. A draft addressing recreational cannabis may be ready by late August or early September.
(Humboldt County General Plan, vol. II, McKinleyville Community Plan, 2002; Section 1601, pg. 3). The committee left out a portion of the coalition’s letter calling for a building moratorium in the town center area.The committee will review the draft letter tonight, may make edits and may decide to send it to the county. Also at tonight’s meeting: • Sheriff William Honsai will give a presentation on local law enforcement issues. • A representative from Humboldt County Public Works will give an update on sidewalk projects in McKinleyville, with a focus on Sutter Road. • The committee will discuss the process of putting items on its monthly meeting agendas.
arned to the incident, she was fired. Later in the meeting, Dengler complained about why it was taking the district so long to update its sewer connection fees. “Why is it taking so long,” Dengler said. “To me, that’s a trigger. Something’s going on. Why, yeah, why Chris [Drop]?” Dengler seemed to suggest that something nefarious was taking place with the delay of the connection fee increase. Drop responded that the delay is a result of having to have the ordinance, required for the increase, reviewed by the attorney. He also noted that there are no pending sewer connection applications currently in Manila. House A Work is slowly progressing on what’s called House A at the Manila Community Center. The project has been underway for a couple of years. Originally, Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise had planned to simply renovate what was a dilapidated house-like structure at the center. But as volunteers began inspecting the building and tearing into walls, they found that the structure was subpar and not up to code for a commercial-grade building. Ultimately they decided to tear the whole thing down and build a new structure. Danco offered to pour the foundation and sent over work crews to help with various stages of construction. The building now has an unshingled roof, walls and windows. A door will soon be installed.“It’s close to being buttoned up,” Drop said. Over the coming months volunteers will complete siding and roofing, and work on the interior. Drop said the Rotarians donated about $6,000 to the project along with labor. The district has spent $5,500, and will probably spend more before the building is complete. The small building will most likely house the Manila Family Resource Center, which now operates out of a room at the Manila Community Center.
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he Sheriff’s office has fielded many grower will have the following documentaquestions over the past several tion on site: months regarding how the changes • County Conditional Use Permit/Spein the law will affect enforcement of illegal cial Permit or Zoning Clearance Certificate marijuana cultivation in the county. approved by the Planning Department. Proposition 64, the adult rec• County Business License for reational use of marijuana, almarijuana. lows any adult age 21 and older Absent a valid permit, the Sherto grow six plants on their propiff’s Office will use the following erty, possess up to an ounce of criteria to determine if a subject marijuana, and possess up to 4 is operating a lawful commercial grams of concentrated cannamarijuana grow site in the counbis. No persons can smoke marty. The grower shall have all of the v GUEST ijuana in a vehicle or in a public documentation on site in order to place. prove the validity of their growing The State of California and William operation. The following is a list of the County of Humboldt have Honsal documentation necessary to prove passed laws and ordinances to legitimacy. create a clear path to legitimacy • For sites which have not yet for persons that choose to grow commer- received County approval – Humboldt cial marijuana. County Permit Application Filed – posSince the passage of the Humboldt session of a signed affidavit “commercial County Commercial Medical Marijuana cannabis activity” with a blue HC Planning Land Use Ordinance and the adult recre- Department stamp. ational use state law, we have seen expo• Grower will have a documented site nential growth in the illegal production of plan, cultivation/operations plan including marijuana in the county. a detailed description of water source/storAs the county permit process has shown, age, environmental protection and storage the motivation to become compliant with of pesticides and other regulated products. the law is limited with the cultivators. • Grower will have a Processing Plan to Out of the 12,000-plus documented identify cultivation areas, cycles and plant grow sites in the county, only 2,300-plus count. permit applications were filed with the • Distribution plan: MOU/Contracts/ Planning Department. Agreements with licensed dispensaries for The 2,300 applicants are in various stag- established product from the grower. es in the permit process. Forty-three grow• Grower (if applicable) will have a copy ers and processors have received permits of their permit, license or registration from from the County. Over 800 permit applica- the State Water Resources Control Board tions are now complete for processing and Division of Water Rights, Streambed Alare moving through the governmental ap- teration Permit from Department of Fish & proval process. Wildlife, a copy of any well permits, a copy Permit applications with the Planning of a CalFire approved timber conversation Department that have been inactive for (if applicable). over 6 months will be deemed “withdrawn” • Valid Sellers Permit from the Board from the permit process. An application of Equalization and possess an Employers for a cultivation site that has been deemed Identification Number. “withdrawn” will no longer be viewed as a • The commercial grower will have a fedlawful growing operation. eral and state identification number from The Sheriff’s Office views all Hum- the United States Internal Revenue Service boldt County permitted growers as being (IRS) and the California Employment Delicensed, lawful and legitimate marijua- velopment Department (EDD) and have na cultivators in the county. A permitted documentation that they are paying all tax-
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es as required by state and federal tax laws. The Sheriff’s Office is firmly committed to investigate and enforce all of the California marijuana laws and hold the violators accountable. If a marijuana cultivation site does not have a permit application in process and the cultivator fails to have the above-listed documentation, enforcement action will be taken. Per the policy of the Sheriff’s Office, all the marijuana will be removed on site and the suspects will be arrested. A permitted grower cannot grow what they have not applied for. If a permitted cultivator is growing outside of their permit size but is otherwise lawful the investigation becomes a county Code Enforcement Unit (CEU) issue. CEU has the authority to investigate, issue fines, and issue destruction orders through the county. All cultivators who are in the permit process who are growing over their application limits could be subject to criminal prosecution and referred to the CEU for investigation. The county Board of Supervisors approved the Sheriff’s request to hire two additional deputy sheriffs for marijuana enforcement. The Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), Department of Fish and Wildlife, CalFire, State Water Resources, and County Code Enforcement will be teaming up to enforce both criminal and civil laws associated with the illegal cultivation of marijuana. Since marijuana is a 365-day operation, the DEU will be tasked with working illegal cultivation cases throughout the year. Marijuana enforcement priorities are going to continue to be complaint driven. The DEU will be targeting the most egregious violators of the law. The following will be the priorities for Sheriff’s marijuana enforcement for the county: 1. Enforcing state marijuana laws on the non-county permitted growers. 2. Preventing the sale and distribution of marijuana to minors. 3. Enforcing state marijuana laws on the properties that are damaging the environment through the destruction of our forest, rivers, streams and wildlife.
Cannabis celebration raises a few eyebrows Andrew George Butler Mad RiveR Union
ARCATA – The City of Arcata will review a permit request asking that the city allow “Yes We Cann,” a cannabis-themed event, to parade through the streets and gather in the Arcata Ball Park Saturday, Aug. 12. During the July 19 Arcata City Council meeting, city staff identified three key legal areas that will be reviewed before any permit is issued. They include whether the event’s advertising illegally targets children, if anyone under the age of 21 can legally go, and whether or not it is lawful to have the sale of alcohol in the same venue where cannabis is sold. The event is not unlike other “canna-fest” events in Humboldt’s recent past. Put on by Humboldt Green, the event would first feature a veritable cannabis pride parade beginning on 14th and Union streets, near Humboldt State. The parade would then wind about the Plaza and circle back to the Arcata Ball Park, where live music, food, alcohol and a 215 medical cannabis area would be waiting. The medical marijuana area would be separate from the rest of the venue, and would be accessible to only those with a 215 card. The event is also being advertised as free to children under 12, raising questions within the community and the city regarding the event’s compliance with California’s ever-changing law book on cannabis. Karen Diemer, Arcata city manager, said “At this point, the city needs to do more research. However, the only difference between this event and others is that this is the first event in Arcata’s history with a 215 area.” Diemer did say in a later interview with the Union that a permit will likely be issued, but it may contain several rules or regulations as a caveat to the event. This could mean banning the sale of alcohol, raising the age limit for the event, or even denying the parade but allowing the event. In other words, a cannabis themed event is likely to take place Aug. 12 in Arcata, but what that event may end up looking like is still unclear. City Attorney Nancy Diamond told the council that the differences in legality between the event in question and previous cannabis events held in Humboldt is California’s doing. In June, California reworked its laws governing the use of medical and recreational cannabis. Diamond said it is the changes to SB94 (California’s code on cannabis) that have caused the city pause. Diamond explained during the meeting that regardless of the council’s or the pub-
lic's feelings over the event, it will come down to simply whether or not the permit application complies with state law. Stephen Gieder, on behalf of Humboldt Green, the chief sponsor backing “Yes We Cann,” addressed the council’s and the public’s concerns during the meeting. “This isn't something new to the community, our events have always been done properly ... The reality is that there is a right way to do things, and a wrong way.” Gieder said the parade is about the cannabis community coming into the light, and that the cannabis culture in Humboldt is one in the same with the culture and community in Arcata. “The idea that a kid shouldn’t be around cannabis is a joke. Our community thrives on cannabis,” he said. The event’s sponsors have already begun advertising the event, showing, at least on their end, a large amount of confidence that a permit will be issued. Diemer said during the meeting that while it is likely a permit will be issued, the event planner may want to “put the brakes” on advertising. The subject of the events pre-advertising came up several times during the council’s discussion. Gieder said of the advertising, that risk is always involved in planning and promoting an event. Councilmember Michael Winkler expressed concerns over the event, citing cannabis’s federal listing as a Schedule 1 drug, and its advertising, which Winkler worries may market toward children. However, Winkler said he’s in favor of the event, perhaps with a few changes. Councilmember Brett Watson said “What I like about this event is that the group who is putting it on is paying $5,000 to use the ball park.” Watson’s comments stem from a push by the city to see the ballpark used as an event center to help provide more income for Arcata. Watson made clear that as long as the event complies with the law, there is no good reason to keep it from Arcata. The proposed event has encountered pushback from some of the city’s residents. Arcata resident Jeff Knapp took to public comment during the council meeting and said “It seems disturbing when I see kids under 12 being contemplated as being apart of something like this ... Does the fact that other communities have done it make it right for Arcata?” Mayor Susan Ornelas closed the discussion on “Yes We Cann” by saying “I think we’re all supportive of this, we just want to do it legally.”
4. Enforcing “trespass grows” on public or private land where the growing of marijuana has not been authorized by the landowner. 5. Prevent/investigate human trafficking associated with marijuana cultivation. 6. Enforce state firearms laws at illegal marijuana cultivation sites. 7. Preventing revenue from the sale of marijuana from going to criminal enterprises, gangs and cartels. 8. Preventing the distribution of the marijuana cultivated in Humboldt County to areas outside the State of California. 9. Preventing Humboldt County authorized marijuana activity from being used as a cover or a pretext for the trafficking of illegal drugs or other illegal activity. If you have information regarding illegal marijuana cultivation or environmental damage from a marijuana growing operation, we ask you to contact one of the following phone numbers: • Illegal cultivation – Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line: (707) 268-2539 • Environmental Damage, water diversion, illegal grading associated with marijuana cultivation – Fish and Wildlife Northern Region Eureka Field Office: (707) 445-6493 or (888) 334-2258 • Illegal water distribution, illegal water diversion, water contamination State Water Board: (916) 341-5272 or OECannabis@waterboards.ca.gov. • Illegal timber conversions - CalFire: (707) 725-4413. Ask for Resource Management. • Illegal grading, unpermitted structures, growing more than permitted – Humboldt County Code Enforcement Unit: (707) 476-2429 • Illegal dumping, hazardous materials, improper water storage, Sewage Humboldt County Environmental Health: (707) 4456215 or 1 (800) 963-9241. • For information on State Licensing, transportation, dispensaries, and distribution – Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation: bmmr.dca.ca.gov/, 1 (800) 952-5210 or bmmr@dca.ca.gov. William Honsal is the Humboldt County Sheriff.
Roaming vocabulary tutors blurt and bash • Thursday, June 29 8:49 a.m. It wasn’t clear whether the vehicle parked on Valley East Boulevard had been locked or not, and it probably didn’t matter, given the trove of delectable, valuable and highly fungible property left vulnerable inside. Disappeared items included a box of electronic devices, a drone, iPad Mini, iPad Pro, tomahawk, Navy Seal knife and some clothes. 6:53 p.m. A man with a red hat and a green Honda Civic absconded with three bottles of booze from a Uniontown store. • Friday, June 19 2:57 p.m. A man and woman at Felix Avenue and Alliance Road offered openair, consonant-rich vocabulary lessons at top volume, these involving words normally spelled with punctuation symbols. The man augmented his spittle-flecked scholarship by punching random objects for emphasis. • Saturday, July 1 3:30 p.m. A road rage incident at Spear Avenue and Janes Road escalated from a thrown beer bottle to a brandished firearm. • Sunday, July 2 8:54 p.m. A running argument at the Plaza’s center got somewhat stabby, with handcuffs clinking on an assault suspect as an ambulance carted off the punctured victim. • Monday, July 3 12:57 a.m. The owner of a van parked near the prestigious Portland Loo invited a woman inside, only to have her steal a brand new woman’s skirt. • The Fourth of July 4:23 p.m. As a man drove toward the West End Road roundabout, a woman in the back seat batted him about the head. He pulled over, but the back-seat batterer continued her assault. 9:43 p.m. Two people sustained hand injuries from fireworks on Fifth Street. • Wednesday, July 5 7:50 a.m. A canny traveler helped herself to the continental breakfast and facilities at a Plaza hotel, but her lack of stealth or even subtlety triggered a call to police. 11:54 a.m. An ex-husband refused to leave a woman’s business until he gave her money. 2:52 p.m. An RV-bedeviled Valley West cannabis clinic further documented the ever-sketchy doings out front. In this case, a man hefted a big duffle bag from his vehicle into the latest residential motorhome to loom there. • Thursday, July 6 8:18 a.m. After being kicked off a bus at 14th and B streets for some undocumented (but probably loud) offense against reason, the ejected passenger sat down in front of the bus preventing it from leaving. 6:07 p.m. A brown-panted man with a blue backpack on I Street announced that he was going to start “robbing vehicles.” He then set off for the rich groves of unlocked vehicles on H Street, turgid with unguarded wallets and iPads because people never learn. 4:52 p.m. An electric green Dawes Lightning Sport bicycle was stolen out of an H Street living room. • Saturday, July 8 1:39 a.m. A McCallum Circle resident found it difficult to sleep, what with the unfriendly neighborhood deranged lunatic outside her window screaming obscenities.
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McKINLEYVILLE – The McKinleyville municipal advisory committee will not discuss racism or the Ku Klux Klan when it meets tonight, July 26. Instead, it will discuss whether to discuss racism, and if a majority of the committee members agree to do so, then the matter will be placed on a future agenda. McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee member Craig Tucker tried to get the issue placed on the May 31 agenda, but committee Chair Ben Shepherd refused to do so, saying the issue is outside the committee’s purview. A frustrated Tucker, at the May 31 meeting, argued that he should be able to get items on the agenda. Ultimately, the committee reverted to a policy it had previously approved, which allows items be placed on the agenda if two committee members support doing so. Kevin Dreyer gave his support to Tucker’s request. But, according to Shepherd, Dreyer did so with the understanding that racism would only be placed on the agenda if it was determined that the issue did, in fact, fall under the committee’s purview. According to Shepherd, the issue is not part of the committee’s purview based on the rules and regulations updated in October 2014 by the Board of Supervisors. Those rules state: The McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee is tasked with gathering input from the community and providing advice on matters which relate to services which are or may be provided to the McKinleyville Community Planning Area by the county or other local government agencies. The advice to be provided by the MMAC includes but is not limited to advice on matters of public health, safety, welfare, public works, public financing and proposed annexations that may affect the local area covered by the MMAC. The MMAC is not intended to address countywide matters unless those matters have a localized impact within the area mapped on Figure 1 [which is basically a map of McKinleyville] and described as the territorial jurisdiction of the MMAC. A secondary responsibility of the MMAC is to review, comment and provide advisory recommendations to the Planning Commission, and the Board of Supervisors on proposed zoning amendments, and General Plan petitions and amendments located within the McKinleyville Planning Area related to conformance with the McKinleyville Community Plan. The
MMAC will also discuss and provide input on longrange planning issues. The rules also spell out what the committee is not allowed to do: The MMAC will not review, comment and provide advisory recommendations on the subdivisions, conditional use permits, special permits, coastal development permits or variances unless they are part of a larger project which also includes a General Plan Amendment or Zone Reclassification. The MMAC will make recommendations on proposed zoning, General Plan petitions and amendments, but is not a decision-making body. The MMAC will not have authority to make, set, provide interpretation of or enforce county ordinances, policies or laws. Shepherd interprets these rules as disallowing a discussion on racism. Shepherd said that while he may get some bad press for having the committee stay within its scope, “that is my job as chair.” In an email, Shepherd wrote “I did not unilaterally place the topic on the agenda because I believe that it is likely outside the scope of the committee as described in the Rules, Regulations and Procedures and Operation of The McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee, revised in October 2014. This document gives us the power to advise the Board of Supervisors on McKinleyville matters. It is best, in my judgement, to rely on the collective wisdom of the committee members to decide if this is within our scope.” Tucker was out of town last week, but when interviewed in June he explained his reasons for wanting the committee to discuss racism. Tucker said that when he tells people he is from McKinleyville, they respond with “McKlaneyville” and mention a persistent rumor that the town has a chapter of the Ku Klux Klan, a white supremacist organization with a history of terrorism. A search of the website of the Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks hate groups, turns up no mention of the Ku Klux Klan in McKinleyville. Tucker said he does not know whether there is a serious problem with racism in McKinleyville, or whether it’s a perception problem. An advisory committee meeting, he said, would be the proper venue for the community to discuss the issue. The committee meets at 6 p.m. at the Middle School Conference Center located at the backside of McKinleyville Middle School, 2285 Central Ave., McKinleyville.
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“That will allow staff to go out and solicit contractors to perform barrier removals and facility modification,” said Assistant County Administrative Officer Chris Shaver. The DOJ’s consent decree identifies barriers to accessibility, he continued, and requires the county to “look at additional barriers beyond what the (DOJ) looked at.”
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EUREKA – An Arcata man who struck a jail guard in the head was convicted July 17 of felony resisting an executive officer causing great bodily injury. A jury also convicted Alexi Greenspan, 26, of felony battery with serious injury and felony battery with injury on a custodial officer. The crime occured on April 7 at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. “While being re-located withAlexi in the facility, inmate Greenspan Greenspan struck a senior correctional deputy in the face, causing an orbital fracture with muscle and nerve damage,” states a press release from the Distict Attorney’s Office. “Testimony and video evidence presented at the trial showed that correctional officers exhibited a high level of professionalism during this incident, including respectful treatment of Greenspan before the assault. The injury required surgery and forced the deputy to miss several weeks of work.” The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Trenton Timm with the assistance of District Attorney Investigator Gary Cooper. Greenspan will return to court for sentencing by Judge John Feeney on Aug. 3. He faces a maximum of six years in prison. HOME IN ASION On the morning of Wednesday, July 19 three males pushed their way into a Eureka household where they assaulted and restrained the occupant, ransacked a bedroom and then fled with a laptop computer. Eureka Police were called to the 1100 block of Sixth Street for the reported armed robbery. The victim told officers that an unknown male knocked on his door and claimed to be from Pacific Gas & Electric. Two other suspects with firearms then rushed the victim. The suspects fled the scene in what appeared to be a older model black Honda Civic with paint damage on the roof. The male suspects were described as white or Hispanic and in their late 20s or early 30s. One suspect was wearing a white dress shirt with a tie. Their vehicle was last seen traveling west on Sixth Street. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Bose at (707) 441-4109. houses the Department of Health and Human Services, and Clam Beach and Freshwater county parks. In describing how the county fell into the ADA backlog, Supervisor Ryan Sundberg recounted the economic challenges that predated the DOJ agreement. “In 2008, we had a big crash and there wasn’t any money,” he said. “When Supervisor (Virginia) Bass got here in 2010, we were making big cuts across the board.” Starting in 2013, “We finally were at a break-even point, where we didn’t do cuts,” Sundberg continued. “Since then, we’ve been putting money away but what do you do? When you don’t have any money, you don’t have any money.” The county has created an ADA Trust Fund for the structural improvements and the fund now has a balance of about $1.7 million. Some of the county’s ADA fixes don’t involve buildings. According to a written staff report, even the county’s website isn’t ADA accessible. County staff has been working with a contracted vendor to correct the website’s accessibility issues and the website is expected to be fully ADA-compliant by the end of August.
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pERFECT pIES Smokey, left, photobombs some pies at the Blackberry Festival; Charlayne Frame and Erica Ervin jam it up. Smokey photo by matthew and Stacie marShall; jammakerS photo by janine Volkmar | Union Janine Volkmar Mad RiveR Union
WESTHAVEN – Near the end of July, my mouth starts watering for pie – specifically, blackberry pie. Those prolific women in the Westhaven Ladies Club have done it again. As of last week, they were up to 912 blackberry pies and counting. It’s all for the 57th annual Blackberry Festival, always held the last Sunday in July to benefit the Westhaven Volunteer Fire Department. “We’re going to try for a thousand pies,” Erica Ervin said. Ervin is the leader of the pie-baking pack, a job that comes naturally to her since she bakes those luscious muffins, scones, pies, and, sigh, bread puddings at the Seascape Restaurant in Trinidad. Ervin, her sister, Greta Daniels and her mother, Carol Daniels, are part of a longstanding tradition. They and a group of women (and one man) meet every Tuesday afternoon for months at the Westhaven Fire Hall kitchen to mix the crusts, roll out the dough, and fill the pies with handpicked blackberries and huckleberries. Then the pies are frozen in the huge walk-in freezer, to be retrieved and baked just before the festival. Other members of the group include Glenda Howard, Gail Ward, Ilene Poindexter and two shy women who did not want to be photographed, Marie and Traci. A wonderful couple from Chico, Wayne Birdseye and Charlayne Frame, has joined the pie party. They met Ervin at the Seascape where she was their waitress and struck up a friendship. Now they come over for a month before the festival and work hard on their “vacation.” The group has also made 400 jars of blackberry and strawberry jam with another jam-making day scheduled before the festival. Wise pie lovers know to go early to make sure of getting pie. The festival runs Sunday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be music, 25 to 30 arts and crafts booths, activities for kids, tours of the fire hall, and food and beverages. All proceeds support the Westhaven Volunteer Fire Department, which serves more than 800 properties, including 450 homes. The firefighters respond to more than 100 fire and medical calls a year. Last year, the Westhaven Ladies Club donated more than $10,000 to the department from the sales of their pies and jams. Food on sale this year will include Humboldt grassfed beef brisket sandwiches, hot dogs, veggie dogs and chili. Redwood Curtain Brewery, Mad River Brewery and Six Rivers Brewery all donated beer, with wine donated by Moonstone Crossing Winery. Local music will be provided by The Sand Fleas, Rubberneck Rainbow, Sophie Roberts, Moonstone Heights and The Rinky Dink String Band. The fire hall is located on Sixth Avenue in Westhaven. Take the U. S. Highway 101 Sixth Avenue exit and look for parking early. Leave the family dog at home, please. Humboldt Transit buses stop across the street from the fire hall and the Sunday schedule can be found online at hta.org or by calling (707) 443-0826. Come early in the morning and get a mimosa to go with your lucky parking space. What’s a better breakfast than pie? If you’re lucky, you may even share a slice of pie with Smokey the Bear. He's been known to show up for photo ops.
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he 57th Annual Westhaven Wild Blackberry Festival takes place Sunday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westhaven Fire Hall area on Sixth Avenue. See the article at left for more details. In addition, Crafts from local vendors will be for sale, there will be children’s activities and the volunteer firefighters will be on hand to give tours, answer questions and show off the new engine that was purchased with Measure Z funds. For more information or on the work of the volunteer fire department, contact Stacie Marshall at (707) 6167102 or stacie.wvfd@gmail.com or Matthew Marshall (707) 832-6575. If you cannot attend the festival but wish to support Westhaven Volunteer Fire Department, which is aiming to enlarge its fire engine building, send contributions to WVFD, P.O. Box 2143, Trinidad, CA 95570. Pilot Point Tour Saturday, July 29 The Trinidad Coastal Land Trust leads a tour of Pilot Point above Moonstone Beach off Scenic Drive Saturday, July 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. Pilot Point is a unique geologic formation with exposed fossils, a variety of flora and spectacular vistas. The tour is a special opportunity to explore this land trust property, which has no official public access. Meet at the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust office-gallery behind Trinidad Library at 2 p.m. to begin the excursion. Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Sunday, July 30 Friendly Lions serve abundant breakfasts at the Trinidad School gymnasium Sunday, July 30 from 8 to 11 a.m. Pancakes, eggs, biscuits and gravy, coffee, orange juice are some of the choices offered for very little money. There are used books for sale as well. At Westhaven Center for the Arts The Big Heat, the 1953 film starring Glenn Ford, Gloria Graham and Lee Marvin is the feature at First Friday Flicks July 28 at 7 p.m. at the Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 South Westhaven Dr. It’s a film noir classic directed by Fritz Lang. Admission is $5 to $10 sliding scale. “Celebrating Billie Holiday” takes place Saturday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. The RLa Trio with deStina, a Copenhagen-born singer who has lived and worked in South America for seven years, will perform jazz, soul, funk and world music. Admission is $5 to $20 sliding scale. The center holds a rummage sale Sunday, July 30 from 9:30 to 4 p.m. Stop by the center on your way to the Blackberry Festival – it’s only a block away. For information about these and other WCA classes and programs, visit westhavencenter.org or call (707) 677-9493. By the way, Jeff Stanley, one of Westhaven Center’s most popular art instructors, has a number of his recent landscapes on view at the Beachcomber Cafe on Trinity Street. Congratulations to Family Stockness Glenn and Diane Stockness were thrilled to welcome their first grandchild, Caden Taylor Stockness, into the world on June 12. The 7-pound, 13-ounce little boy is the son of Stephen and Jessica Stockness of San Anselmo. Email Patti at baycity@sonic.net.
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emember a movie from the ’90s called There’s Something About Mary? The Farrelly Brothers’ raunchy rom-com begins with shot of a couple of guys in a tree playing the title track, a song that sets the scene in a tale about a guy who just can’t forget a girl. “His friends would say be reasonable, his friends would say just let go, but there’s something about Mary that they don’t know. Mary, there’s just something about Mary.” The singer was rock ’n’ roll legend Jonathan Richman. His percussionist, Tommy Larkins, is up in the tree with him. Throughout the film they act as a Greek chorus, commenting on the action as Ben Stiller’s lovesick character Ted pursues Mary, played by Cameron Diaz. Spoiler alert: There’s a happy ending, but not for Jonathan, at least for the guitarist he played in the movie. In reality, it provided a welcome little boost for the career of a songmaker who’d been making cool music for decades. Asked by an interviewer about how he writes songs, he said, “I don’t write, really. I just make up songs.” Mr. Richman will be in town this weekend, playing some of the songs he’s made up at the Arcata Playhouse Saturday night for what may well be a standing-room-only audience. He filled the place with fans of all ages last time was here. Jonathan headed out running down the road in 1969, “with the radio on” and songs in his head. Still a young man, he left his home in Massachusetts for New York City and ended up couch surfing at the Velvet Underground’s manager’s. He didn’t get far at first and returned to Boston. He wasn’t worried, he was having fun. He told that same journalist (Arielle Mae from Synthesis), “When I was 17 years old I made myself a promise, that if it ever became work, I’d have to quit … I don’t believe in music like that.” In time, he put together a band, The Modern Lovers, with some sidemen who would find their own success later. (His keyboard player, Jerry Harrison, was in Talking Heads; drummer David Robinson joined The Cars.) The Lovers worked with John Cale (from VU) recording some true post-punk classics such as “Pablo Picasso” and “Roadrunner,” (not the Jr. Walker song), but they were perhaps ahead of their time. It was years before they released a record and they never hit the big time. Eventually Jonathan went “solo,” or as he does now, he worked with a minimal backup from his friend Tommy on songs that told his own pure truth, simple yet deep. You can’t help appreciating his unabashed love for the world and his lack of pretense and cynicism. He’s rough around the edges and, on stage, seems almost out THE HUM
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of control (in a good way), like the guy out on the town in his song “I Was Dancing in a Lesbian Bar.” “Well in the first bar things were controlled, but in this bar things were rock and roll! In the first bar things were so controlled, in this bar things were way, way bold. I was dancing in a lesbian bar, ooh, ooh, ooh …” They will definitely be dancing at the Playhouse; bring your kids, they’ll like it. Be prepared to shake your hips. Showtime 8 p.m. Again, advance tickets recommended. At the LGBTQ+ bar Speaking of dancing in a lesbian bar, DJ Anya is a bit worried about some gossip going around. She says, “I heard a rumor that Club Triangle was ending. Don't fret, Club Triangle is not going anywhere!” In fact, a dance party is happening at The Jam Friday night with Anya joined by DJ Zero One and Joe-E from Deep Groove Society. Anya continues, “I really appreciate everyone who has reached out and showed your love and support for Club Triangle. As the founder, promoter, DJ, manager and performer, Club T is an event that means so much to me. For the past 15 years, I have performed as a DJ in Humboldt County and dreamed of manifesting regular radical queer dances and performance art showcases. “About three years ago, The
Jam was the first venue to finally let me host regular dance parties for the LGBTQ+ community on Friday or Saturday nights. What started as a DJ dance party has grown and evolved in so many ways, including inspirational and much needed all-ages shows [earlier, before the 21+ rules kick in], diverse drag, dance and burlesque performances and regular community gatherings. “Many of us have worked incredibly hard to create this sacred place and I am honored to be part of it. I look forward to growing and learning how to continue sharing the love and joy that I feel and see at Club Triangle with everyone in the community. Our next dance party is a ’90s Night [Friday] July 28 and I hope to see you on the dance floor!!” The key word: Dance! Meanwhile, across town Friday, Humboldt Brews has Who is She presenting Brews ’n’ Bass with deep thumping music so you can “round up all your ridiculous dance moves” with Dub Cowboy, Mr. 415 and AneuRhythm. Remember, bass music does not typically involved bass guitar players, at least not with their instruments. Like Johnny and Jerry At the Logger Bar Monday, it’s a free show by Miss Lana Rebel and Kevin Michael Mayfield from Tucson, playing what I used to call “alt. Americana,” until the stupid right-wing troll types ru-
ined the use of “alt." They have a newish record of what their liner notes refer to as “cosmic American music” to differentiate from country from “the ultra-patriotic death machine in which Walmart was born.” Miss Lana told me she’s not exactly traditional, but sticks to the classic country themes. “They’re pretty consistent you know – heartbreak, drinking, partying, being poor, mostly heartbreak – things that come up in life that are confusing. You try to get through your trials and tribulations thoughtfully and you sing about it. In that sense it’s traditional, but I’m not trying to steal from old country songs, I try to make it personal.” She admits, “I didn’t grow up on a farm or anything; I grew up in Tucson leading a pretty normal life. I got into country later in life with some friends. We liked sitting around after hours singing together and learning old Johnny Cash songs, learning to harmonize, just having fun. After a while, I figured I could write my own songs. I found that fulfilling so I kept on with it.” Local country crooner Gabe Rozzell opens with some of those tunes by Johnny and the like. Tuesday is Aug. 1. If he hadn’t died, Jerry Garcia would have turned 75. In what’s become a tradition or a ritual, The Miracle Show is marking the day with Jerry’s Birthday Bash at Humboldt Brews, unofficial local Deadhead headquarters. Will there be a psychedelic light show?
SToRyTime wiTh mR. BoB Children are invited to enjoy stories and music while attending storytime independently with a professional librarian at the Arcata Library, 500 Seventh St. today, July 26 at 11 a.m.
mystery, romance, sci-fi and fiction titles in the garage area. Great home school materials, too. All proceeds benefit the Humboldt County Library System. See you at the library! eurekafrl.org
Sci-Fi PinT & PizzA niGhT See Journey to the Seventh Planet (1962) and other psychotronic weirdness, trailers, short films and strange giveaways today, July 26 at Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the main feature starts at 7:30 p.m. In the year 2001, the crew of a scientific mission to Uranus fall under the control of a powerful psychic force apparently emanating from the planet. Admission is free with $5 minimum purchase of food or beverage. Parental guidance is suggested.
oUTdooR commUniTy conceRT Baywood Golf & Country Club, 3600 Buttermilk Lane, Arcata, hosts an Outdoor Community Concert Friday, July 28 headlining Eyes Anonymous (the ’80s “Mercedes for the Ladies) covering your favorite pop, rock, new wave and r&b hits from the 1980s. Starting at 5 p.m., join in on the festivities such as a beer garden and a game garden containing classics like jumbo jenga and cornhole. Admission is $15/$5 for children. (707) 822-3686, baywood.yapsody.com/event/index/121346/baywood-summer-concerts-eyes-anonymous
SUmmeR conceRT SeRieS Eureka Main Street’s free Thursday evening Summer Concert Series continues this Thursday, July 27 at 6 p.m. at Madaket Plaza at the foot of C Street with the rolling blues thunder of Brad Wilson. (707) 442-9054
FieLdBRook mARkeT Frogbite plays a free show of rockin’ originals at Fieldbrook Market, 4636 Fieldbrook Rd., Fri, July 28 starting at 7 p.m.
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BUck A BAG SALe Fill your bookshelves for just a little bit of cash at the annual Friends of the Redwood Libraries (FRL) Buck a Bag sale at Eureka Main Library, 1313 Third St. Doors open for FRL members only Friday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; it’s easy to become a member at the door! The public is welcome Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Discover nonfiction, vinyl, DVDs and CDs in the meeting room and loads of Venue Arcata Theatre Lounge 1036 G St., Arcata
mokkA mUSic Skyline Swing plays Gypsy jazz tunes Friday, July 28 at 8 p.m. at Café Mokka, 495 J St. in Arcata. There is no cover for this all-ages show. (707) 822-2228 PSych PoP & Rock The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern & Tea Room, 401 I St., Arcata, hosts a four-band night featuring L.A.’s Levitation Room, Chicago’s Post Animal, Portland’s Morricone-esque Abronia and Humboldt’s own Opossum Sun Trail Friday, July
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6 p.m. • RLa Trio w/Paula & Don
28. Levitation Room fuses the lo-fi buzz of 21st century garage punk with the sunburned drift of vintage psychedelia. Post Animal may be best known as the band with Steve from the show Stranger Things in it, but their swirling psych sound has been described by Vice as “really, really great,” with elements of The Shins and The Beatles. Portland’s Abronia mix spaghetti-Western soundtrack music with Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd psychedelia. Doors open at 9 p.m., tickets are $10 at the door for this 21 and up show. SonGwRiTinG woRkShoP teens and adults are invited to learn songwriting with fusion folk duo Jennings & Keller Saturday, July 29 from 11 to noon, at the Arcata Library, 500 Seventh St., with a performance following at 1 p.m. Show ‘n’ Shine Polish up your sweet ride and bring it on out to the Mad River Brewery, 101 Taylor Way, Blue Lake, Sunday, July 30 from noon to 3 p.m. to show off and talk shop with other gearheads. Free to enter, all makes and models welcome. Music by Sissy & John at noon. PRAcTicAL heLP FoR GeTTinG UnSTUck in LiFe A proven technique for making difficult life changes will be explored at Lifetree Café Sunday, July 30 at 7 p.m.Join in the free conversation about life and faith, with coffee and snacks, at Campbell Creek Connexion on the corner of 13th and Union streets in Arcata. (707) 672-2919, robertdipert@gmail.com saTurday, July 29
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the hiccuping beat. The two-tone movement was not afraid to take a stand on political issues, racism in particular. As Pato told me a few years ago when we chatted about his music, he sees having a message as crucial, especially since his audience is typically young. “Sometimes I do songs that are hard-hitting and serious, and then I’ll do a silly kind of chorus that will have a serious verse with it. People will only hear the chorus like, ‘Na na na na na, niceness,’ and they go, ‘Here’s a silly lyric,’ but the youth, they hear the verse where I say, ‘The whole wide world is in a great big mess, because of political foolishness. When we should be striving for happiness, everyone’s putting up their defenses. To make things worse, some mad scientists seem to specialize in destuctiveness.’ The kids hear the message hidden in there, and if it’s right, they’ll hold on to it. “I chose this career because it meant that I could touch other people, I could meet people and talk to them and maybe change people – guide them in the right direction. I think everybody’s got light, but some of us keep throwing liquid on it, it could be beer or whiskey or sex or drugs. I think if we all took a little time to fan the light, we would all shine.” Lately it seems letting our little light shine seems more important than ever in the face of the darkness that often envelops us. Be positive, or at least try. And be kind. PeoPLe’S PARTy in The PARk The North Coast People’s Alliance invites its volunteers and supporters to relax, recharge and enjoy summer together at a potluck picnic and party in Arcata’s Redwood Park Saturday, Aug. 5 starting at noon and wrapping up at 4 p.m. Think badminton and croquet, music and laughter, plus a few information stations thrown in where you can learn about upcoming projects and volunteer to lend a hand. Bring a dish to share, a musical instrument for jamming and your hopes for a better, more equitable Humboldt County. The People’s Alliance is a nonpartisan group of people committed to working for economic justice, social justice and environmental justice in Humboldt County. Over the past year NCPA volunteers have been diving in to work for mobile home rent control, true ward elections in Eureka, a seminar on how to run for office and more. They’ll be walking Humboldt County neighborhoods soon, but now it’s time to party!
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Tuesday, aug. 1
5:30 p.m. Wall-E 9 p.m. BluEnglish
9 p.m. • Karaoke with KJ Leonard
9 p.m. 707
9 p.m. Mojo Rockers
8 p.m. • Karaoke with DJ Marv
9:30 p.m Brews ’n’ Bass
9 p.m. • Elevate – Funk & Breaks
8 p.m. 8-Ball Tourney
8 p.m. • Karaoke with DJ Marv 9:30 p.m. Miracle Show
9:30 p.m. • Reggae Pre-Party
9:30 p.m. Sundaze
9:30 p.m. 12BC Productions
9 p.m. Pato Banton
9 p.m. Kds Play
9 p.m. Motherlode
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6 p.m. • Redwood Ramblers
6 p.m. Mojo Rockers
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Probably. You can bet people will wear tie-dye. Ready for Reggae? Rockers Saturdays at the Jam is a semi-regular reggae night, with this week’s party billed as “Reggae on the River Pre-Party North Humboldt Edition.” The show, presented by NobleTobal Sound and the Mateel, features Arkaingelle (from Guyana), Teomon (Maui) with NobleTobal Sound and Inner Standing (from Cali). They explain thus: “Roots>Digi>Dub>Steppers.” (Got that?) BassCraft SoundSystem is in the house, and you know what that means (lotza bass). If they make extra $$ it goes to the Mateel’s Tools for Change, sending tools of all sorts to Africa, for example to Zao village in Koupela Province, Burkina Faso, where they sent a previous shipment. They’re looking for gently used tools too. BTW, Reggae on the River starts next Thursday, Aug. 3, running through Sunday. Tuesday (Aug. 1) at the Jam you get reggae plus from Pato Banton and The Now Generation with local funky/reggae/ rockers Dynasty One opening. Pato is not your typical reggae musician, nor is his music limited to reggae. Born and raised in Birmingham, England, he first came to prominence in the ’80s during the two-tone ska era when he teamed up with Ranking Roger for a track on an album by the English Beat, and that Brit ska influence stuck with him, and not just
7:30 p.m. Jeeper Creepers 9 p.m. • Karaoke with KJ Leonard
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Breakfast in Bayside celebrates Susan & Carl Diane Anderson Bayside Community Hall
BAYSIDE – The Bayside Community Hall (formerly known as the Bayside Grange), 2297 Jacoby Creek Rd. hosts its quarterly pancake breakfast Sunday, July 30 from 8 a.m. to noon. Join us as we dedicate this breakfast to the memory of Susan Anderson and Carl Chatfield. Through their generosity of spirit, strong devotion to community involvement, volunteerism and fun-loving sense of camaradarie, the Bayside Grange prospered and grew. Nearly one year ago, both Susan and Carl lost their battles with cancer. Sadly, Carl died May 6, 2016 and Susan followed him Aug. 7, 2016. Breakfast in Bayside has been held for decades. And with each new generation of volunteers, a new and fresh spin on the breakfasts is introduced. When Susan got involved, she brought her partner in life and love of her life, Carl, along as her sidekick. Together, this dynamic duo became main players at the breakfasts. Susan’s experience in the food business served her well as she helped design this generation’s very healthy breakfast fare. She introduced us to her 80-year-old sourdough pancake starter from Alaska, which is our calling card to this day. Tall, lanky, fit Carl would always be there the Saturday before each breakfast to set up the hall, ever ready to climb ladders and hang directional signs, no matter what
his state of health. He was Susan’s go-to guy for anything she needed, as she busily ordered volunteers to their places and explained in her very direct manner the ways of Susan’s Kitchen. Carl tempered many of her ways, always putting his best foot forward with his sweet smile and gentle demeanor. They were truly a pair! We at the hall cared deeply for them, not only for their strengths but despite their weaknesses – they were human to the core. Both Susan and Carl would strongly encourage all friends, neighbors and newcomers to come enjoy this fabulous breakfast. Perhaps consider joining this organization as one way to honor them and better understand the enjoyment and strength of community involvement. This is a wonderful family event, very kid-friendly and fun. The gourmet breakfast features sourdough multigrain pancakes, chicken apple sausage or tofu sausage, scrambled eggs or scrambled tofu, fruit of the season, yogurt, coffee, teas, milk, orange juice, hot chocolate, Mad River Jams, and local sauces. Tickets for the breakfast are $8 for a full portion/$5 for smaller portions for kids 2 to 12 and seniors 65 to 80 (under 2 and over 80 are free). Join the Bayside Breakfast Club and receive six breakfasts for the price of five. Diners who walk or ride a bicycle to the breakfast will be awarded a free serving of real maple syrup or organic blueberry syrup. If you are 21 or over please visit Susan’s Mimosa Table – a fun addition to these breakfasts that was one of her master strokes of genius and fun. Remember to bring your ID. As a special treat, the Humboldt Ukelele Group will play at this breakfast. This group meets three times a month at the Arcata Community Center to play, sing and laugh. Everyone is welcome to join, and they always have a spare ukulele waiting for those who wish to learn. Their musical tastes are eclectic, ranging from traditional Hawai’ian tunes to “Born to Be Wild.” This is yet another way we wish to honor Susan and Carl and their fondness for travel in Hawai’i and other tropical locales. Remember to wear your favorite tropical-themed attire in their honor. Breakfasts in Bayside are great community mixers and help generate funds towards the ongoing maintenance of this historic hall, a favorite venue for local nonprofit fundraisers, dances, workshops and family wedding receptions. For information about the breakfast or to rent the hall, call (707)822-9998, email admin@baysidegrange. org or visit baysidegrange.org.
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KinGpin COMeDY take in the kingpins of comedy every fourth friday at the freshly renovated e&O lanes in “the thirteenth alley,” 1417 Glendale Dr, Blue lake. this friday, July 28, you’ll be bowled over by headliner Mateen stewart, up from los angeles, joined by fellow tuskegee Jokeman papp Johnson. stewart has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Week Tonight and once played the token black guy in a McDonald’s commercial. stewart has also appeared in several screen roles working with the likes of Ben stiller, Ken Marino and ron Hubel, and has toured the country performing major comedy clubs and festivals including sf sketchfest, slC Comedy Carnvale, Women in Comedy festival and the san Diego Comedy festival. local ivan Mueting joins the line up, with James stephen opening and Kim Hodges hosting. admission is $12 advance/$15 at the door; advance tickets available at e&O lanes and Wildberries Marketplace. the show is 21 and over and features a full bar, lanes open late and raffle prize giveaway during the show. Seating is limited, doors open at 8:30, show at 9 p.m. facebook.com/events/138944336688655, mateenstewart.com Submitted photo THE BUMPERS The McKinleyville Low Vision Support group “The Bumpers” invites the public to the group’s July meeting, Monday, July 31 from 11 a.m. to noon at Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Rd., McKinleyville. René Arché, outreach specialist for Redwood Coast Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), will describe the PACE model of care, the benefits it offers and eligibility requirements. There will be a question-and-answer period, and the opportunity for a personalized enrollment consultation. For information on living independently with vision loss contact Doug at (707) 8390588 and dougdrose@suddenlink.net or visit pages. suddenlink.net/dougdrose.
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A blAst in the big Apple natural truMpets vOn HuMBOlDt Humboldt state musicians Charlie McClung, Kevin Blake, Chris Cox, nick Camacho, Gil Cline, andrew Henderson and ryan Blake performed in the new York Metropolitan Museum of art’s arms & armory Gallery as part of the 2017 Historic Brass society symposium. photo courteSy humboldt State HumBoldt state
NEW YORK – Humboldt State University’s Trumpet Consort von Humboldt just returned from a unique performance with baroque natural trumpets that were common in 17th century England. Led by HSU Music Professor Gil Cline, students Kevin Blake, Ryan Blake, Andrew Henderson, Charlie McClung and community member Chris Cox performed in the Arms and Armory gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for the 2017 Historic Brass Society Symposium, which took place July 13 to 16. The society is an international music organization that champions brass music from antiquity and the Biblical period to the present. The society’s purview encompasses the history, music, literature and performance practice of early brass instru-
ments, including the natural trumpet. “The Consort von Humboldt turned in a superb performance,” said Bradley Strauchen-Scherer, associate curator of Musical Instruments at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “A great balance of excellent musicianship and fun that clearly connected with the audience.” Leading brass educators and musicians from the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia gathered at New York University for four days of lectures, discussions, and performances. Trumpet Consort von Humboldt was one of only two representatives – and the only performing group – from the West Coast. This was not the Humboldt-based consort’s first time performing at the symposium; the group was a hit when it performed at the last HBS Symposium in 2012, also in New York.
Piano Fest kicks off
Trumpet Consort von Humboldt is one of just a handful of university-based brass conservancy groups. Lacking tuning vents, natural trumpets are significantly different from their modern-day counterparts. The trumpets were first developed in the 1600s to be played for royalty and at special occasions like civic and military events. The valveless instrument’s tubing is usually 8 feet long, creating a timbre that is richer than today’s garden-variety trumpet and not as loud. Without the vents, considerable skill is required to play a natural trumpet. Equally important is the player’s posture, where the left hand is kept at his or her side and the feet are arranged similar to the fourth position in ballet. Learn more about natural trumpets at magazine.humboldt.edu.
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ARCATA – The third annual North Coast Piano Festival runs July 31 through Aug. 8 at Humbodt State. The festival is dedicated to inspiring and training young pianists; under the guidance of world-famous pedagogues, the festival presents opportunities for piano students ages 13 to 23 to experience the art of intensive learning and performing. The festival’s mission is “to encourage young musicians to expand and enrich their knowledge and performing skills at the piano,” according to the festival website. “We are motivated to give the festival participants a promotional platform in their future dedication.” Hosted by the Department of Music, the festival includes private lessons, studio and master classes, theory and accompanying classes as well as a piano competition. There are also concerts performed by world-class faculty. The festival will also feature 2005 Van Cliburn Winner Alexander Kobrin in recital Sunday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. at HSU’s Van Duzer Theater. For more about this and other free events, visit www2.humboldt.edu/northcoastpianofestival.
CREAMERY DISTRICT – Mendocino County’s own charmingly nostalgic, surprisingly fresh all-human circus will once again raise their vintage big top tent in Arcata’s Creamery District from Aug. 17 to 20. Experience an off-beat “film noir” world created by top quality tightrope walkers, aerialists, jugglers, acrobats and comedians in a new 2017 show. With their international cast, Flynn Creek Circus “Inter-Active” fuses comedy, improvisation and jaw-dropping skills to create a completely new genre in circus-theater. Each evening, the show takes on its own unique identity as the audience’s choices guide the cast through impressive and often ridiculous stunts. Riotously funny, deeply moving and dangerously inspiring, this Mad Libs meets mad skills circus is an all-human, all-ages blast. Flynn Creek Circus performances will be held in conjunction with the Creamery Arts Festival. Opening night, Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. features discounted tickets and no front row reserve! Friday night’s 9 p.m. performance will be an adult only show for 21 years or older featuring a no-host bar to benefit the Arcata Playhouse. Additional shows are Saturday, Aug. 19 at 3 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 20 at 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets are available at a discounted price until the start of the first show; visit flynncreekcircus.com.
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BIRD THE MARSH Redwood Region Audubon Society sponsors a free public field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Saturday, July 29. Bring your binoculars and have a great morning birding! Meet leader Keith Slauson in the parking lot at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine. Trip ends around 11 a.m. BUTTERFLY THE MOUNTAIN Join Redwood Region Audubon Society Saturday, July 29 for a butterfly-specific trip from Horse to Grouse Mountain. Various fritillaries, blues, swallowtails, coppers, hairstreaks and more will be searched out and we’ll note the birds seen and heard while we do! We might even luck into the recently described Disguised Wood-Nymph. Meet at 9 a.m. in the Valley West Shopping Center near the Jitter Bean coffee shop at 4950 Valley West Blvd., Arcata. Bring a lunch and sun protection. Contact leaders Gary Falxa at (707) 4769238; gfalxa@suddenlink.net) and Rob Fowler at (707) 616-9841; migratoriusfwlr@gmail.com. WEED THE DUNES Help restore the dune ecosystem at the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge Saturday, July 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will remove invasive plants to make room for native plant diversity. Tools, gloves, and snacks will be provided; bring water and wear work clothes. Meet at Pacific Union School, 3001 Janes Rd. in Arcata, to carpool to the protected site. (707) 444-1397, jess@friendsofthedunes.org WELcOME TO THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE The Humboldt Botanical Garden presents “Welcome to Our New Butterfly House,� Saturday, June 29 at 10 a.m. with Terry Kramer, a staff member since 2009, who helped create the butterfly house, a pilot project that began in May to determine
J ULY 26, 2017 WASTEWATER TOUR Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) sponsors a free special tour of the Arcata Wastewater Treatment Plant Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m. Meet leader David Couch, wastewater operations supervisor for the City of Arcata and a founding member of FOAM, at the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a two-hour walk focusing on Arcata’s renowned wastewater treatment system and new processes in the works. (707) 826-2359
monarch of the house See butterflies in all stages of life at the Humboldt Botanical Garden’s new Butterfly House. Photo courtesy sarah van Dissel | humbolDt botanical GarDen if such a thing is feasible for the garden’s future. The butterfly house, which occupies the northwest quadrant of the Sun Valley Floral Farms Greenhouse, is landscaped with water feature, stone walkway and butterfly friendly plants and currently houses Monarchs, Western Swallowtails and Red Admirals. This talk and tour of the butterfly house will emphasize making a home garden butterfly-friendly with food, water and shelter. All stages of butterfly life – eggs, caterpillars, chrysalides and butterflies – are available for observation. The program will begin with a special performance by the AllStar Theatre Arts ALLSTARS. Coffee and refreshments will be served. This presentation is made possible through a grant by the McLean Foundation. The Humboldt Botanical Gardens is partnering with the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge to present monthly educational programs titled “The Birds and Bees Educational Series� focusing on plants, animals and insects of the North Coast Region. (707) 442-5139, hbgf@hbgf.org
DUNES cLIMATE READY STUDY The Dunes Climate Ready study has been tracking the movement of sediment along a 32-mile stretch of our coastline to help understand threats of sea level rise and test adaptation strategies. Join Friends of the Dunes and the Tolowa Dunes Stewards for an overview of the Dunes Climate Ready Study followed by a guided walk in the Tolowa Dunes Sunday, July 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. Friends of the Dunes Executive Director Kim McFarland will discuss progress on the Humboldt Dunes Climate Ready Study in her presentation “Studying Coastal Resiliency to Climate Change.� Following the presentation, Sandra Jerabek, program director for the Tolowa Dunes Stewards, will lead a guided walk to the restoration area at Lake Tolowa. Meet at the Lake Earl Wildlife Area Information Center, 2591 Old Mill Rd. in Crescent City. For more information and to RSVP, contact Friends of the Dunes at (707) 444-1397 or info@friendsofthedunes.org. FIRST TUESDAYS AT T’S On the first Tuesday of each month, T’s Cafe at the corner of 10th and I streets in Arcata, donates 10 percent of sales to Friends of the Dunes, a local nonprofit dedicated to conserving the natural diversity of coastal environments through community supported education and stewardship programs. Stop by Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. to eat for a great cause. (707) 826-2133
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HITTING THE MARK
Crabs overwhelm opponents with offense Rick Macey Mad RiveR Union
ARCATA – A Major League Baseball stadium is not the place to watch a .400 hitter. Arcata Ball Park is. Four years before the Humboldt Crabs launched themselves like a home run on the local baseball scene, Ted Williams became the last major leaguer to bat .400. That was 1941. Through its 73 years, it has not been unusual for Humboldt to feature .400 hitters. This season, the Crabs are sending sluggers into the batter’s box, a group that is one of the summer franchise’s best offenses of alltime. Among players who have appeared in a majority of the Crabs three dozen games, four are hitting well above .350. Those four are Ryan Myers, Devin Lehman, Kyle Callahan, and Jeremiah Burks. Lehman and Myers are in the .390s and seem destined to top .400. And with eight home runs, Myers is poised to tie – and probably break – the single season record of nine. In Sunday’s 13-0 trouncing of Redding Colt 45’s, which completed a series sweep,
the Crabs high octane offense was on display as Humboldt improved to 32-4 on the season with two weeks remaining. With his players batting .320 as a team, first-year manager Robin Guiver said his squad’s scoring is exceeding his expectations. “If you look at our team batting average, the amount of runs we are scoring on a pretty regular basis, if I knew we were going to get that, I’d know we were going to get a lot of wins,� Guiver said. “And that is what’s happened.� Ryan Myers aiming high Myers, a junior from Montana State, is a right-handed hitter who puts plenty of pressure on himself. “If I don’t set goals for myself, it’s not a real game plan,� he said. “If I know what I’m trying to do, I’m always going to push myself more. I’m never content. I’m always trying to push the number higher.� Guiver thinks he may be trying too hard to reach the home run record. “He wants it. I know he might be pressing a little bit trying to get there,� Guiver said. “What got him to eight was good atbats, not chasing pitches.�
Against Redding on Sunday, Myers drew a base on balls in his last two at-bats. “It was good to see him take those pitches rather than trying to do something with them that wasn’t possible,� Guiver said. Myers is leading the team with 39 RBIs. “That was my goal, to lead the team in RBIs. Not to be selfish, but to be a contributor,� he said. “I expect that out of myself. I hope to keep adding more.� “It’s interesting with Ryan because he strikes out a lot for someone who has an average as good as he does, but with his RBI production and power production and batting average, you will never know strikeouts because he’s filling up the stat columns in every other direction,� said Guiver. Myers admitted he is a little surprised with a batting average hovering near .400. “I’m usually an all-or-nothing hitter. I’m impressing myself a little bit,� he said. As for closing in on the record for home runs, Myers said he does think about it, but within context of his game. He said that if he just goes with his natural swing, getting No. 9 and hopefully No. 10 should happen. Most of his long balls have come on
off-speed pitches. That’s a bit uncommon. Most prolific home run hitters feast on fastballs. “Since the ball is coming at more of a downward angle, it lets me hit the ball more up in the air. Sometimes I’m looking for that to launch the ball,� Myers said. “Fastball is the easiest pitch to hit, but pitchers aren’t going to just feed me fastballs, so I have to be good at hitting the off-speed.� Lehman, Callahan close to .400 Devin Lehman, a redshirt sophomore at Sacramento State, is more of a short ball hitter. Like Myers, his average is in the .390s. The one stat that separates the two is home runs. Lehman has none. When asked about that, he frowned in a good-natured way as if to say, “You had to bring that up.� “We’ve got games left,� Lehman said. “It would be nice to get one out of here.� He said he came to Arcata for the summer to fix a few glitches in his game and to improve overall. “It’s really nice to be playing with such a great group of guys,� he said. “We’re hitting well as a team.� CRABS
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COUSINS! Suzanne and Kent Lende of Eureka had 15, 16, or 17 grandchildren at the game. Some were visiting from Los Angeles, some from the Bay Area, and some were local. A group of cousins lined up for this photo but several were in the stands, or somewhere else in the park. It's hard to keep up with a moving group of little kids. Janine Volkmar | Union
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The third-best batting average among the Crabs belongs to Kyle Callahan, a junior from Lewis and Clark State College. He was batting .368 through Sunday but said he should do better and was glad that it wasn’t lower. He is a player who does not regularly follow his statistics. “I wasn’t aware of my batting average,” he said. “I go out there to play ball and not pay too much attention to stats. I’m trying to see the ball as well as I can, and work my hardest this summer.” Callahan is second to Myers in clearing the bases, with 36 runs batted in. He admitted to being more of a fastball hitter, but said success at the plate is knowing how to react to the situation “Sometimes I pick up things pitchers do to give away their pitch , and sometimes it depends on the count. It’s a feel for what pitch is coming,” Callahan said. Instinct is just as important as experience when a player is at the plate. Two more Crabs players who definitely deserve to be mentioned when it comes to team leaders in batting – Jeremiah Burks (.358) and Alex Aguiar (.337). “You never know until the payers get here, but I felt like we would have a good offense,” Guiver said, “and they’ve shown that is the case, for sure.” As the Crabs enjoy consistency in the batter’s box, there has been inconsistency with this summer’s schedule. San Diego’s team folded, reportedly from a lack of players. Crabs pitching coach Eric Giacone has expertly managed the last-minute scheduling. Humboldt played Redding Ringtails for the first time yesterday. Today the Crabs take on the team that has given them the most trouble this season – the Humboldt B52’s. One of Humboldt’s four losses is to the Bombers. “I remember every loss a lot more than I remember the wins,” Guiver said. With his high-powered offense securing win after win, that could be because there are so few losses to remember. Household Hints... Rustic furniture still on is mighty hard on stockings. They are much less apt to catch on the wood if the chair is given a coat of clear varnish. The water in which rice is boiled is just right for starching organdy blouses and white shirts. – Redwood Record, June 7, 1945
One of the newest dogs to come up for adoption is Herbie. Herbie is a young fellow, six months at the very most. He appears to Bear be a mix of Mastiff and Boxer, so you know he’s going to be a big boy at full growth, maybe 75 pounds or so. This puppy with his super soft brindle and white coat is a very gentle dog. He defers to all of the other dogs that he plays with, though he does enjoy playing chase ow long is too long for an animal to be at the shelter? The answer or tossing his toys around. Herbie is to that depends on a variety of just learning his leash manners. He is factors. The Humboldt County Animal very affectionate and wants very much Shelter has fortunately never had to eu- to please his handlers. He has been doing a good job of keeping his thanize adoptable animals for kennel, which he shares with space as happens in so many his friend Hiccup, quite clean, crowded shelters. We have so housebreaking should not seen some dogs and cats that be a problem. Herbie is at a have stayed at the shelter for great age to join a family. He an entire year and then found will love to be a part of evtheir perfect home. I still stay erything fun that is going on! in touch with one couple that Meet Herbie at the Humboldt happened to be visiting HumCounty Animal Shelter at 980 boldt County on Mario’s oneyear shelter anniversary. He has been Lycoming Ave. in McKinleyville. Herbie a perfect buddy for them from the day is already neutered, vaccinated and mithey met and now enjoys the good life crochipped so he’s ready to go. More information is available in the Sacramento area! Of course, none of us want to see at (707) 840-9132. Redwood Pals has the animals be there for that long, but many do OK with the wait. The volun- taken on one of the teers and staff try to help make the dogs dogs that has grown and cats more adoptable as they wait, weary of the long days with volunteers working on obedience in a kennel. As I mentraining on our dog walks and helping tioned above, some shy kitties to be more comfortable with dogs seem to just roll new people. We celebrate every adop- with the routine – tion and are always excited to come in long-termers Sassy and see whose name is up on the board and Diesel are great under the “Adopted” heading. The high examples – but anpoint of this past week was seeing Vel- other volunteer favorma and Huey, the ones I called the na- ite, Bear, has reached ked mole rats, listed as adopted! And his limit. What does that mean? Well, they went to a home together, which Bear is no longer on his best behavior when visitors stroll through the kennel makes us doubly happy!
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Cyanobacteria warnings issued for local rivers, lakes Dept. Of HealtH & Human ServiceS
HUMBOLDT – Local Public and Environmental Health officials are warning recreational users of all bodies of fresh water to avoid contact with cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae. The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board in cooperation with the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Mendocino County Environmental Health and Lake County Public Health Division issued a warning to avoid contact with cyanobacteria and algal blooms. Although
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commonly referred to as blue-green algae, following the lead of the state, jurisdictions are using the term cyanobacteria as it is not algae, but bacteria. Typically, cyanobacteria warnings come out between late July and early August, coinciding with low flows and sustained high temperatures in the inland areas which may contribute to cyanobacteria growth in the river. Human activities have an effect on nutrient and water flows in rivers, streams and lakes. Nutrients found in fertilizers, animal waste and human waste can stimulate blooms. Excessive water diversions can also increase water temperatures and reduce flows. People can take the following measures to prevent algal blooms in our waters: • Be conservative with
the use of water, fertilizers and pesticides on your lawn, garden or agricultural operation. • Avoid nutrient runoff by recycling any “spent” soil by tilling it back into gardens, or protecting it from rainfall. • Create shade and filter out nutrients by planting or maintaining native plants around river banks. • Inspect and pump out septic systems every three to four years. • Prevent surface water runoff from agricultural and livestock areas. • Prevent erosion around construction and logging operations. Cyanobacteria can be present in any freshwater body. It looks like dark green, blue-green, black, orange or brown scum, foam or mats on the riverbed or floating on the water.
Warm water and abundant nutrients can cause cyanobacteria to grow more rapidly than usual causing “blooms.” These blooms are termed “harmful algal blooms.” Most cyanobacteria does not affect animals or people; however, a small number of cyanobacteria species are capable of producing toxins that can be harmful to animals and humans. Dogs and children are most likely to be affected because of their smaller body size and tendency to stay in the water for longer periods of time. The presence of cyanobacteria has been previously confirmed in some water bodies within Humboldt, Mendocino and Lake counties including the South Fork Eel River, Van Duzen River, Trinity River, Clear Lake and Lake Pillsbury. It is difficult to test and mon-
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area and that will not get him adopted. People like to see happy, wagging dogs as they view the choices. Crazy behavior does not attract adopters. My most beloved Hank, who was adopted and returned three times in two weeks at the shelter as a young dog, apparently was capable of jumping off the high sides of the kennel while barking in a less-thanfriendly manner. He was pulled from Adoptable and fortunately saved from being euthanized by a woman to whom I will always be grateful. Anyway Big Bear has not changed his behavior outside of the kennel. He has very nice leash manners, especially for a larger dog. He is friendly with dogs of all sizes and seems to have a soft spot for little dogs and puppies. He has learned quite a bit of obedience on his walks with volunteers, even attending an afternoon of dog class recently. He will probably need a little time to decompress from the long days of being kenneled, but should make a fine companion. He is about 2 years old and might be a Mastiff mix of some sort. He has a lovely dark brindle coat, black with brown highlights. Redwood Pals wants to make sure Bear has the chance to reach his full potential as a loyal pet. He is currently looking for a foster or adoptive home that will get him out of the shelter. We like to set our rescue dogs Herbie up with a meeting with a trainer to get everyone off on the right foot. Bear is not a good candidate for a home with cats. If you would like more info about this nice dog, please contact us at redwoodpalsrescue@gmail.com or call (707) 839-9692. Bear says please don’t judge him by his kennel behavior; it’s hard to do that cheerfully day in and day out!
itor the many lakes and miles of our local rivers. Most blooms in California contain harmless green algae, but it is important to stay safe and avoid contact. Officials recommend the following guidelines for recreational users of freshwater areas: • Keep children, pets and livestock from swimming in or drinking water containing algal scums or mats. • Adults should also avoid wading and swimming in water containing algal blooms. Try not to swallow or inhale water spray in an algal bloom area. • If no algal scums or mats are visible, you should still carefully watch young children and warn them not to swallow any water. • Fish should be consumed only after removing the guts and liver and rinsing fillets in tap water. • Never drink, cook with or wash dishes with water from rivers, streams or lakes. • Get medical attention immediately if you think that you, your pet or livestock might have been poi-
soned by cyanobacteria toxins. Be sure to tell the doctor or veterinarian about possible contact with cyanobacteria or algal blooms. • Join or support one of the many watershed and river organizations. To learn more about cyanobacteria and harmful algal blooms, visit the state of California’s website at mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/ index.html. To learn more about cyanobacteria and algae on the South Fork Eel River, visit eelriverrecovery.org/ algae.html. To report a bloom, e-mail CyanoHAB.Reports@waterboards.ca.gov or call (844) 729-6466 toll free. Blooms can also be reported via the “bloomWatch” app which is available for free download on iTunes or Google play. For information on conditions occurring within Humboldt County, contact the Division of Environmental Health at (707) 445-6215 or 800-963-9241. Photos of suspected blooms can also be emailed to envhealth@ co.humboldt.ca.us.
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ur loving husband and father, Guido, passed away peacefully at home July 13, 2017, with his wife of 65 years, Martha, by his side. Born in Arcata March 19, 1926, Guido was a well-known member of the Arcata scene throughout his life. His father, Pietro, and his mother, Rena, were immigrants from Northern Italy. From childhood, Guido was an outdoorsman,
avid fisherman, hunter and afficionado of the wily Razorback Clam! He also had a lifelong love of gardening; in his later years, he often spoke fondly of helping his older neighbors, even as a young boy, to spade and weed their vegetable gardens. As many can attest, Guido was always ready to jump in and work hard to help out friends in need. Guido spent idyllic years as a youg man at his parents’ cabin on the Trinity River near Willow Creek. He then learned the trade of boot making and repair from his father, a craft that was being practiced in and around Humboldt County by several local relatives and friends, so it seemed a natural fit for Guido. With a huge work ethic all his life, young Guido often worked at his parents’ shop in Arcata, allowing them to summer on the river. After a brief stint with the California Barrel Company, Guido made a decision – he would go into the shoe business for himself. In 1948, Guido opened Plaza Shoe Shop at 774 Ninth St. He sucessfully and continuously ran the shop for more than 50 years. Plaza Shoe Shop was a place for solid boot repairs, for buying excel-
lent boots, and for free coffee any time of day ... with the Dice Box deciding who would buy the doughnuts. The shop was a well-known hangout for many of the local characters ... where they drank coffee and told many a good story. Guido met his wife Martha and invited her on a first date – mushroom hunting in the dune forest. The rest is history! Later, she joined him in the shop, and the couple were later joined in the work by their son Peter and daughter Candace. Guido retired at age 65 and he and Martha began to focus much more of their time at their cabin in Trinity County, where they made their property a welcoming place for many grateful visitors and friends. Guido is survived by his wife Martha, daughter Candace Miller and son Peter of Arcata; by grandsons Delan Canclini and Tad Miller and by greatgranddaughters Sydney and Grace Miller. The Canclini family sincerely wishes to thank the Arcata Fire Department, Hospice and Agape. Please make memorial donations to the Arcata Fire Department or the Sequoia Humane Society.
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L EGAL N OTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 17-00342 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TIN CAN MAIlMAN 1000 h STrEET ArCATA, CA 95521 OpAl SUN, llC 201715010131 1000 h STrEET ArCATA, CA 95521 This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company S/MIChAEl glENN-lEwIS, MEMBEr This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on june 19, 2017 KeLLY e. SAnDeRS SC DePuTY CLeRK 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 17-00374 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAMAdhI FArMS 302 d rd. gArBErvIllE, CA 95542 MANUEl CArrErAS TrUST 302 d rd. gArBErvIllE, CA 95542 This business is conducted by: A Trust S/MANUEl CArrErAS, TrUSTEE This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on juLY 3, 2017 KeLLY e. SAnDeRS lh DePuTY CLeRK 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 17-00375 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAhAjA FArMS 4698 ISlANd MTN. rd. gArBErvIllE, CA 95542 MANUEl CArrErAS 302 d rd. gArBErvIllE, CA 95542 IldIkO CzIglENyI 712 8Th AvE. TrINIdAd, CA 95570 This business is conducted by: A Married Couple S/MANUEl CArrErAS, OwNEr This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on juLY 3, 2017 KeLLY e. SAnDeRS lh DePuTY CLeRK 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 17-00402 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BIrd CrAzy 2905 NOrTh STrEET EUrEkA, CA 95501 lISA A. grAy 2905 NOrTh STrEET EUrEkA, CA 95501 This business is conducted by: An Individual S/lISA A. grAy, OwNEr This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on juLY 17, 2017 KeLLY e. SAnDeRS SC DePuTY CLeRK 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 17-00391 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: lITTlE rIvEr FArM 140 OlE hANSON rd. EUrEkA, CA 95503 jOhN M. SEvErN 140 OlE hANSON rd. EUrEkA, CA 95501 This business is conducted by: [left blank] S/jOhN M. SEvErN, OwNEr This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on juLY 12, 2017 KeLLY e. SAnDeRS SC DePuTY CLeRK 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16
OrdEr TO ShOw CAUSE FOr ChANgE OF NAME CyNThIA MArIE wOOd SUpErIOr COUrT OF CAlIFOrNIA COUNTy OF hUMBOldT CASE NO. Cv170545 TO ALL InTeReSTeD PeRSOnS: 1. Petitioner CYnTHIA MARIe WOOD has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: CYnTHIA MARIe WOOD to Proposed name CHARLIe MeRLYn WOOD. 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: August 21, 2017 Time: 1:45 p.m. Dept.: 4 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mad River union. Date: jun 26 2017 TIMOTHY P. CISSnA judge of the Superior Court 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26
OrdEr TO ShOw CAUSE FOr ChANgE OF NAME MIkE AN SUpErIOr COUrT OF CAlIFOrNIA COUNTy OF hUMBOldT CASE NO. Cv170609 TO ALL InTeReSTeD PeRSOnS: 1. Petitioner MIKe An has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MIKe An to Proposed name MYunG AHn. 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: September 11, 2017 Time: 1:45 p.m. Dept.: 4 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mad River union. Date: juL 17 2017 ROBeRT L. CROne judge of the Superior Court 7/26, 8/2, 8/9. 8/16
NOTICE OF pETITION TO AdMINISTEr ESTATE OF ChI-wEI lIN CASE NO.: pr170188 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CHIWeI LIn A petition for probate has been filed by: AnGeLA LIn in the Superior Court of California, County of HuMBOLDT. The Petition for Probate requests that: AnGeLA LIn be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s 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. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: August 10, 2017 Time: 2:00 PM Room: 4 Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, eureka, CA, 95501. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the
date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. you may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. you may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form De-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petittion or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the petitioner: j. BRYCe KennY P.O. BOx 361 TRInIDAD, CA 95570 7/19, 7/26, 8/2 (707) 442-4431 CITATION FOr pUBlICATION UNdEr wElFArE ANd INSTITUTIONS COdE SECTION 294 Case Name: ISSABEllA MAlIN Case No.: jv050200 1. To Daniel edward Malin and anyone claiming to be a parent of Issabella Malin born on 6/22/2002 at Mad River Hospital, Arcata, CA. 2. A hearing will be held on October 25, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 7 located at Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, eureka, CA 95501, juvenile Division, 2nd floor. 3. At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer. 4. The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all your parental rights to the child will be terminated. 5. You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you. 6. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final. 7. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present. ATTORneY FOR: CHILD WeLFARe SeRVICeS jeFFReY S. BLAnCK, COunTY COunSeL #115447 KATIe BACA, DePuTY COunTY COunSeL #188031 825 FIFTH STReeT euReKA, CA 95501 (707) 445-7236 DATe: juL 14, 2017 Katrina W., Clerk, by Kim L. Bartleson, Deputy 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9 SUMMONS CASE NUMBEr: dr170336 NOTICE TO dEFENdANT: SARAH IReLAnD, an individual; and DOeS 1 through 10, inclusive yOU ArE BEINg SUEd By plAINTIFF: LOAnTOPIA, LLC, a California limited liability company NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALenDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you
may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: Superior Court of California for the County of Humboldt 425 I Street eureka, CA 95501 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: john M. Begakis, esq., 12100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90025 310-663-7638 DATe: MAY 26 2017 Kim L. Bartleson, Clerk, by john B., Deputy 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 SUMMONS CASE NUMBEr: dr160402 NOTICE TO dEFENdANT: Brad W. jenkins, aka William Bradley jenkins, and DOeS 1 to 10, Inclusive yOU ArE BEINg SUEd By plAINTIFF: Community Credit union of Southern Humboldt NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALenDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: Humboldt Superior Court 825 Fifth Street eureka, CA 95501 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: Dustin e. Owens Owens & Ross 310 Third Street, Suite D eureka, CA 95501 (707) 441-1185 DATe: AuG 01 2016 Kim L. Bartleson, Clerk, by natasha S., Deputy 7/5,7/12, 7/19, 7/26
rE-NOTICE OF ArCATA plANNINg COMMISSION pUBlIC hEArINg and INTENT TO AdOpT CATEgOrICAl EXEMpTIONS pUrSUANT TO ThE CAlIFOrNIA ENvIrONMENTAl QUAlITy ACT NOTICE IS hErEBy gIvEN that the Arcata Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 8,
2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as can be heard) in the City Council Chambers, Arcata City Hall, 736 F St., to take action on the project listed below. project: Applicant seeks a use Permit and Design Review to operate a commercial cannabis activity in the City of Arcata Medical Marijuana (Cannabis) Innovation Zone – Area 2. The commercial cannabis business is proposed within two, existing, detached buildings 2,500 square feet each. A second floor addition is proposed within each existing building. The proposed commercial (medical) cannabis use includes cultivating in “Building B” with less than 25% of the total building floor area. A non-volatile or volatile extraction process in “Building A” will refine the cultivated cannabis into a cannabis oil. Minor alterations to the site may be required for mechanical equipment. Application Type: use Permit and Design Review location: 4841 West end Road, Arcata, CA 95521 Assessor parcel Number: 507-121-044 Applicant: Craig nejedly, Talking Tree Farms property Owner: Robert Bittner & David Satter File Number: 167-026-uP2 zoning: Industrial Limited with a Medical Marijuana Innovation Zone Combining Zone (IL:MMIZ) general plan: Industrial Limited (I-L) Coastal Status: Project is not located in the Coastal Zone. Environmental: A California environmental Quality §15303, Class 3, Conversion of Small Structures, Categorical exemption is proposed. date of Application: november 3, 2016. NOTICE IS FUrThEr gIvEN that anyone desiring to present testimony regarding said project may do so prior to or at the public hearing noticed herein. NOTICE IS FUrThEr gIvEN that the information regarding the proposed project and environmental review may be reviewed at the Community Development Department at Arcata City Hall, 736 “F” Street, Arcata, on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Phone 707-822-5955. NOTICE IS FUrThEr gIvEN that this action is appealable to the Arcata City Council by any aggrieved person. Appeals must be filed within 10 working days following the date of the action by filing an appeal, along with the applicable fee. NOTICE IS FUrThEr gIvEN that, pursuant to state law, “If you challenge City action on a proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the hearing body at, or prior to, the 7/26 public hearing(s). NOTICE OF ArCATA plANNINg COMMISSION pUBlIC hEArINg, ANd INTENT TO AdOpT A CATEgOrICAl EXEMpTION pUrSUANT TO ThE CAlIFOrNIA ENvIrONMENTAl QUAlITy ACT NOTICE IS hErEBy gIvEN that the Arcata Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as can be heard) in the City Council Chambers, Arcata City Hall, 736 F St., to take action on the project listed below. project: The applicant seeks approval to construct a second floor addition above an existing 480 sf garage to create a two-story, accessory dwelling unit and garage parking on the subject property. “Type C” design review is required for modifications to the residential zone setback standards relating to the non-conforming garage. The previous project was denied by the Planning Commission on january 24, 2017. The current project proposes a revised design with changes to setbacks and additional architectural detailing. The property is located in the Arcata Heights neighborhood Conservation Area. It is not a City designated Historic Landmark. Application Type: Design Review Permit
location: 1494 I Street Assessor parcel Number (ApN): 021-094-003 property Owner / Applicant: Sam Pennisi and Sharon Ferrett File Number: 167-067-DR zoning: Residential Low Density with a neighborhood Conservation Area Combining Zone (RL: nCA) general plan: Residential Low Density (RL) Coastal Status: Project is not located in the Coastal Zone. Environmental: A California environmental Quality Act (CeQA) §15303 new Construction, Class 3 Categorical exemption is proposed for the project. date of Application: june 21, 2017 NOTICE IS FUrThEr gIvEN that anyone desiring to present testimony regarding said project may do so prior to or at the public hearing noticed herein. NOTICE IS FUrThEr gIvEN that the information regarding the proposed project and environmental review may be reviewed at the Community Development Department at Arcata City Hall, 736 “F” Street, Arcata, on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. NOTICE IS FUrThEr gIvEN that this action is appealable to the Arcata City Council by any aggrieved person. Appeals must be filed within 10 working days following the date of the action by filing an appeal, along with the applicable fee. NOTICE IS FUrThEr gIvEN that, pursuant to state law, “If you challenge City action on a proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the hearing body at, or prior to, the 7/26 public hearing(s). NOTICE OF ArCATA plANNINg COMMISSION pUBlIC hEArINg ANd INTENT TO AdOpT CATEgOrICAl EXEMpTIONS pUrSUANT TO ThE CAlIFOrNIA ENvIrONMENTAl QUAlITy ACT NOTICE IS hErEBy gIvEN that the Arcata Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as can be heard) in the City Council Chambers, Arcata City Hall, 736 F St., to take action on the project listed below. project: A use Permit (uP)
application to allow a commercial medical cannabis business to operate in the City of Arcata Medical Marijuana (Cannabis) Innovation Zone – Area 2. The business would occupy an existing 4,000 sf building on a light industrial property that is located in the Aldergrove Industrial Park. The applicant proposes to manufacture medical cannabis into cannabis infused products in its own designated commercial kitchen and area of the building. The facility will also serve as a processing and manufacturing center allowing individual businesses, operating under their own Cannabis Permits, to rent space in commercial kitchens and areas for processing and extraction to make cannabis infused products. Minor alterations to the site and building for the project require Design Review. Application Type: use Permit and Design Review location: 280 Aldergrove Road, Arcata, CA 95521 Assessor parcel Number: 507-461-059 Applicant: esther Benemann, Humboldt Harvest Wellness property Owner: Larry and Shirley Groom File Number: 167-038-uP2 zoning: Industrial Limited with a Medical Marijuana Innovation Zone Combining Zone (IL:MMIZ) general plan: Industrial Limited (I-L) Coastal Status: Project is not located in the Coastal Zone. Environmental: A California environmental Quality Categorical exemption is proposed, pursuant to Sections 15301, Class 1, existing Facilities and Class 32 - Infill Development Projects. date of Application: December 12, 2016. NOTICE IS FUrThEr gIvEN that anyone desiring to present testimony regarding said project may do so prior to or at the public hearing noticed herein. NOTICE IS FUrThEr gIvEN that the information regarding the proposed project and environmental review may be reviewed at the Community Development Department at Arcata City Hall, 736 “F” Street, Arcata, on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Phone 707-822-5955. NOTICE IS FUrThEr gIvEN that this action is appealable to the Arcata City Council by any aggrieved person. Appeals must be filed within 10 working days following the date of the action by filing an appeal, along with the applicable fee.
NOTICE IS FUrThEr gIvEN that, pursuant to state law, “If you challenge City action on a proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the hearing body at, or prior to, the 7/26 public hearing(s). NOTICE TO CONTrACTOrS FOr MUlTI USE TrAIl CrOSSINg OF hIghwAy 255 The City of Arcata is soliciting bids for the MuLTI uSe TRAIL CROSSInG AT HIGHWAY 255 project. The WORK consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, incidentals and implementing all work required to install a new pedestrian and bicycle trail crossing of state highway 255 west of K Street and the Railroad tracks in the City of Arcata. This work includes, but is not limited to: Clearing and grubbing, roadway dig-outs, saw cutting (AC & PCC), Portland cement concrete (PCC) demolition and removal, PCC construction, asphalt concrete (AC) shear-in, raising of manhole and valve covers to grade, installation of truncated domes, installation of electrical power service panel, street lights and flashing pedestrian sign, existing sign and post relocation, roadway striping and legends complete and in place. Sealed bids will be received by the City Manager’s Office, 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521, until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 10 2017, at which time they will be transferred to the City Council Chambers where they will be publicly opened and read aloud by the City engineer or his designated representative. Said bids will be referred to the Arcata City Council for consideration at their scheduled meeting on or after August 24, 2017. Bids received after the specified opening time will not be considered. The bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of his bid. COnTRACTOR shall possess a Class “A” license at the time this contract is bid or a combination of classes required by the categories and type of work included in this contract. PLAnS, SPeCIFICATIOnS, AnD PROPOSAL forms for bidding this PROjeCT will be available after july 21st 2017; • For download from City Website www.cityofarcata.org under “Bid on a Project”. • For purchase at City Man-
ager’s Office, 736 “F” Street, Arcata, CA 95521. A printing charge of $50.00 shall not be refundable, plus a shipping and handling fee of $50.00 for mailing of PLAnS and SPeCIFICATIOnS. Checks payable to the City of Arcata and shall be mailed or delivered in person to the Property and Special Projects Manager. • For viewing at City Manager’s Office, 736 “F” Street, Arcata, CA 95521 and at the Humboldt Builder’s exchange, 1213 5th Street, eureka, CA 95501. This COnTRACT is subject to State contract non-discrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990. The City of Arcata hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. The above PROjeCT is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. each contractor or subcontractor listed on the bid proposal must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. Pursuant to Section 1733 of the Labor Code, the Director of California Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of wages. Bidders should contact the Department of Industrial Relations at (415) 703-4281 for General Prevailing Wage Rates on specific job classifications. Future effective wage rates, which have been predetermined, are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations. Bidders are advised that if they intend to use a craft or classification not on file in the general wage determinations, they may be required to pay the wage rate of that craft of classification most closely related to it as shown in the general determinations. The above PROjeCT is subject to uniform construction cost accounting procedures as set forth in the California Public Contracts Code, Section 22000 et seq., the uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act. All bidders shall be licensed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. ________________________ Harold Miller, Property and Special Projects Manager 7/26
OrdINANCE NO. 2018.01 AN OrdINANCE OF ThE BOArd OF dIrECTOrS OF ThE MANIlA COMMUNITy SErvICES dISTrICT AMENdINg OrdINANCE No. 2007.01 SEwEr rATES, FEES, ANd ChArgES, ANd OrdINANCE No. 2007.02 wATEr rATES, FEES, ANd ChArgES, TO INCrEASE ANd ESTABlIShINg NEw wATEr ANd SEwEr ChArgES whErEAS, the Manila Community Services District (“District”) is a Community Services District organized and operating entirely within the County of Humboldt pursuant to California Government Code section 61000 et seq; and whErEAS, pursuant to Government Code Sections 61115 and 61123, the District imposes a service charge for water and sewer services; and whErEAS, it has been ten years since the District has increased the rates for its water and sewer service; and whErEAS, the District engaged GHD to study the rates necessary to support the water and sewer operations of the District and to ensure that each customer is charged no more than the cost of providing service to that customer; and whErEAS, GHD has filed with the District a report proposing a revised rate structure, which report is on file in the District offices and available for public inspection; and whErEAS, on july 20, 2017, the Board of Directors held a full and fair public hearing on the water rates recommended by GHD; and whErEAS, notice of public hearing was given pursuant to Government Code Section 61123(b) and Article xIII D, Section 6(a)(1) of the Constitution; and whErEAS, a majority protest, as defined by Articles XIII D, Section 6(a)(2) of the Constitution, does not exist with respect to the proposed rates; and whErEAS, the Board desires to increase the water and sewer service charges. NOw, ThErEFOrE, BE IT rESOlvEd that the Board of Directors of the Manila Community Services District does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Amendment of Ordinance 2007.02. Ordinance 2007.02 is hereby amended to impose the following charges for water usage: 2017/2018
2018/2019
2019/2020
2020/2021
2021/2022
Monthly Base Rate per Lue
Board Approved Rates
existing $25.37
$29.76
$32.11
$34.65
$37.40
$40.36
usage Rate (per 100 cu ft)
$0.73
$0.83
$0.90
$0.97
$1.05
$1.13
The “2017/2018” rates shall take effect upon adoption of this Ordinance and remain in effect through july 31, 2018. The “2018/2019 rates shall take effect August 1, 2018 until july 31, 2019. The “2019/2020” rates shall take effect August 1, 2019 until july 31, 2020. The “2020/2021” rates shall take effect August 1, 2020 until july 31, 2021. The “2021/2022” rates shall take effect August 1, 2021 until july 31, 2022. Section 2. Amendment of Ordinance 2007.01. Ordinance 2007.01 is hereby amended to impose the following sewer charges: Board Approved Rates Monthly Base Rate per Lue
existing $38.33
2017/2018
2018/2019
2019/2020
2020/2021
2021/2022
$40.55
$41.39
$42.27
$43.18
$44.13
The “2017/2018” rate shall take effect upon adoption of this Ordinance and remain in effect through july 31, 2018. The “2018/2019 rate shall take effect August 1, 2018 until july 31, 2019. The “2019/2020” rate shall take effect August 1, 2019 until july 31, 2020. The “2020/2021” rate shall take effect August 1, 2020 until july 31, 2021. The “2021/2022” rate shall take effect August 1, 2021 until july 31, 2022. pASSEd, ApprOvEd, ANd AdOpTEd this 20 th day of july, 2017 by the following roll call vote: AYeS: Woolley, Bramlett and Leopardo nAYS: Dengler ABSenT: Vander Meer john Woolley, President of the Board ATTeST: Carla Leopardo, Secretary of the Board
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requent visitors to our Sunny Brae location are likely familiar with Keko, one of our resident store cats. This lovable brown and white tabby is often spotted lounging in the sun by the front door or curled up in a basket of comfy socks, purring and requesting scratches from passersby. Though we have enjoyed every second of Keko's time with Companion Animal Foundation, we feel that his enthusiasm for exploring wide open spaces and his desire for one-onone attention would best be served with a forever family that can give him everything he deserves. Keko has been with Companion Animal Foundation since his owner passed away
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unexpectedly six months ago. He is approximately 3 years old and has simply been a delight for us to care for. He returns the favor by showering us with affection and making us laugh every single day. Keko's future family should be aware that he loves to investigate every nook and cranny to which he has access and would thrive in a home with a large yard or a lot of space to explore. He gets a little spooked when confronted with dogs on the floor, but would do wonderfully in a house with other cats. If you’re interested in meeting Keko, please visit us at 88 Sunny Brae Center and let us know you would like to fill out an application! Keko’s fondness for strolls around the business park area make him sometimes difficult to immediately locate, but we will do our best to give him every opportunity to meet his potential forever
family. The rest of our adoptable felines are available to see in our kitten room from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at our Sunny Brae location. Pictures of all adoptable animals can be found at cafanimals.org. Please be advised that kittens listed as available on the website may already have applications in the process of being reviewed, so please ask us if you are interested in a specific animal. All of the animals at Companion Animal Foundation have been spayed/neutered, treated for parasites, and are up to date on their vaccines. If you have any questions about the adoption process or would like to know more about our organization, give us a call at (707) 826-7387 or email cafadoptions@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow Companion Animal Foundation on Instagram and Facebook!
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