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NORTHERN HUMBOLDT – The Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District (HBMWD) will reduce and cut Northern Humboldt’s supply of Mad River water three times in the next several months to conduct maintenance on its aquifer well water collectors. The first of the three mainten a n c e events is underway today. It involves replacement of an isolation valve on Collector No. 4, and will require reducing water gathering to a single collector from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Wednesday, Sept. 18, the HBMWD is scheduled to replace a water tank outlet valve, which will require draining the tank and the main pipeline for points southbound. During this maintenance, the water supply will be halted except to McKinleyville and Fieldbrook. Other WATER

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HUMBOLDT – In a locally-held meeting, the state’s Coastal Commission has given conditional approvals to two controversial

projects – a 100-room, five-story hotel next to the Cher-ae Heights Casino and the U.S. Highway 101 interchange. The commission began three days of meetings on Aug. 7 at

Eureka’s Wharfinger Building. A finding that the hotel is consistent with the state’s Coastal Act was conditioned on confirming a source of water. A coastal development permit for the highway proj-

Redwood HigHlandeRs THE REDWOOD HIGHLAND GAMES were held last weekend at Perigot Park in Blue Lake. Top left, Jim Cruickshank plays The Torrey Pine on a bagpipe. Top middle, Don Cooper with the 51st Highland Division mans a vintage machine gun. Top right, the Katie Jane Band plays Celtic music. Left, Amethyst Earhart-Stokes, age 3, runs through the park with a ribbon. Right, Brook Weir wields a sword. The event was sponsored by the North Coast Scottish Society.

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ARCATA –Maureen McGarry, an Arcata artist and art educator, went to the Lights for Liberty vigil for refugees in July. She came home “frustrated.” “I wanted to do something,” she said. What she did do was to search the Internet, finding a nonprofit organization in San Diego called Border Angels. This group of volunteers is best known for their work of carrying water bottles into the desert for thirsty immigrants to find.

But they do much more, including free immigration counseling, education and advocacy, day laborer outreach, and border rescue stations. McGarry read the group’s online newsletter and decided to participate in their Caravan of Love, a regular, twice-monthly event of volunteers carpooling to deliver necessities, supplies, and moral support to migrants in Tijuana shelters. “I can’t carry water,” she said. “I could cook or do crafts with the kids. I took the chance of calling.” She and fellow teacher Cin-

dy Kuttner, who have known each other “since the early ’70s,” planned to drive two vehicles loaded with diapers, art supplies, toothbrushes and toothpaste, water bottles, books, and toys to join in the caravan on July 27. Word got passed around the county quickly, as it often does, and the donations poured in to an overflowing table in Arcata City Hall. SCRAP Humboldt gave lots of art supplies as well. Generous donors also gave cash. The two women left Arcata on July 25, picked up McGarry’s brothCARAVAN OF LOVE

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ARCATA – Humboldt State University has recently signed a short-term, interim agreement with Capital Public Radio in Sacramento for programming assistance with KHSU Public Radio. The agreement allows KHSU to continue airing national and state programming as the university considers various approaches for KHSU’s future. As a next step, HSU will be assessing options for maintaining KHSU as a vital public service radio station and

ensuring its alignment with the university’s teaching mission. Under the interim agreement, Capital Public Radio will provide technical and engineering support, oversee programming from National Public Radio content providers, and serve as designated station manager. The agreement is through the end of October, but may be extended if both parties agree. Looking ahead, one of the options Humboldt is considering is joining partnership discussions now underway between Capital Public Radio and North State Public Radio KHSU

ect was approved with added conditions related to sea level rise. A question of consistency The commission’s Aug. 8 meeting included the Trinidad Rancheria’s controversial proposal to construct a five-story Hyatt hotel next to the Cher-ae Heights Casino. The leasing and a loan guarantee for the hotel are being administrated by the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), which has declared the project to be consistent with the California Coastal Act. But the BIA’s request for concurrence on that was rejected by the commission last June, mainly due to lack of a definitive water source. Commission staffer Mark Delaplaine told commissioners that the Rancheria is working with the City of Trinidad on supplying water but an agreement hasn’t been forged. “The city is presently assessing their existing water system and states that they need to complete these studies before committing to additional water service,” he said. The week before the meeting, the Rancheria submitted information related to a 60-foot deep well tap that would provide about half of the water the hotel needs, Delaplaine said. Jacque Hostler-Carmesin, the Rancheria’s CEO, updated the water situation – she said the drill-down is at 100 feet and that with conservation measures, the hotel’s water consumption estimate has dropped. The new well is expected to provide “an adequate supply of water for peak usage,” she continued. She described the tribe as “a very strong partner with the city” and one that has contributed over $900,000 to the city’s infrastructure. Noting that state Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a formal apology to tribes for “how they’ve been treated in the COASTAL COMMISSION

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SERVE ON ENERGY/EC DEV The City of Arcata currently has open seats on the Energy Committee and the Economic Development Committee. Community members who are passionate about reducing fossil fuel consumption, developing sustainable energy supplies and striving to make a real difference in the community are encouraged to apply for a seat on the Energy Committee. This committee studies and recommends policies to promote energy efficiency and green energy conversion. Applicants must live or work within the Arcata Planning Area, and meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Those with an interest in boosting new economic growth in Arcata are encouraged to apply for one of two open seats on the City’s Economic Development Committee. This committee advises City Council on economic development, manufacturing, retail, tourism, agriculture and business expansion and revitalization in the community. Applicants must live or work within the Arcata Planning Area, and this committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. Applications are available at cityofarcta.org or in the lobby of the City Manager’s Office, located at 736 F Street in Arcata, or by calling (707) 825-2135.

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gation system were installed. The committee will also discuss the Community Garden at Pierson Park. Committee member John Kulstad wants to discuss the possibility of hosting and event or workshop for gardeners. The committee continues its discussion regarding to Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant. The district is applying for a $3.8 million grant at building a skate park at Pierson Park, renovate the Pierson Park playground, construct a basketball court near the Teen Center, expand Azalea Hall to include additional office and classroom space, renovate bathrooms, improve park landscaping and other park improvement projects. HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMITTEE The Historic Landmarks Committee meets Thursday, Aug. 15 at 4 p.m. in Council Chamber, 736 F St. Agenda items include Oral Communications; preliminary project review of File No. 189-070-TRP Hunt to provide recommendations to staff, Planning Commission and City Council; and the Windshield Survey Protocol; and more. PLAZA IMPROVEMENT TASK FORCE Arcata’s Plaza Improvement Task Force meets Thursday, Aug. 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the Senior Room at the Arcata Community Center. Agenda items include a review and discussion of the ranked recommendations matrix; discussion of implementation options for top-ranked recommendations; appointment of members to a subcommittee to create a draft report outline. Future agenda items and assignments include a review of specific implementation options for top recommendations on the matrix; and a discussion regarding community outreach on task force draft recommendations to council.

MCKINLEYVILLE MEETING The McKinleyville Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss a proposed BMX track at its meeting today, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the McKinleyville Community Services District Conference Room, 1656 Sutter Rd. in McKinleyville. Wendy and Jason Orlandi met with district staff last month to discuss building a BMX bicycle track on property the district owns at Washington and School roads. Before any proposal advances, the district wants to receive input from neighbors. Also at tonight’s meeting, the committee will discuss the status of the Botanical Garden at Hiller Park. According to MCSD Recreation Director Lesley Frisbee, Mad River Rotary recently hired a crew to rehabilitate the garden. Dead plants and weeds were removed, and new weed cloth and an irri-

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working on systems to meet new goals! We ask that all attending help us by bringing your own pint cup for beer and a refillable bottle for water and refrain from bringing in waste from off-site. All items are sorted and weighed—so please take those disposable diapers, throwaway coffee cups, and plastic water bottles back home with you. Bring your reusable cups, but not your pups! The All Species Parade will take place on Saturday, led by the Northcoast Environmental Center. Dress up in your favorite animal, creature, or species costume and join in on the fun! A free costume-making workshop will be held prior to the Fair at The Sanctuary at 13th and J streets on Friday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m., during Arts!Arcata. The Annual Samba Parade lead by Samba da Alegria will take place on Sunday at 1 p.m. and always promises to be a highlight of the Fair. The weekend will showcase over 20 live local acts including a full schedule of dancers and entertainers. The North Country Fair is brought to you by The Same Old People, a nonprofit group of community members dedicated to presenting this arts and crafts, and community-centered festival for years to come. northcountryfair.org

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ARCATA – The 46th North Country Fair takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Arcata Plaza. This free and family-friendly festival features 170 art and craft vendors, three music and entertainment stages, local food booths, activities for kids and a daily parade at 1 p.m. Bring your two-legged friends and families, but please leave your dogs and pets at home. The theme for the 46th Annual North Country Fair is “Solidarity.” A fundamental need for humanity is interdependence. We are united through common interests and objectives during these trying times. We stand together as diverse beings, neighbors and artists to create and support our community. We live in solidarity with our neighbors, our community, our nation, and our planet. Ross Perot recognized that, “One voice is tiny, and alone it cannot be heard above the din of politics as usual. The peoples’ voice, when it cries as one, is a great roar.” The North Country Fair has also been leading the way in zero waste event efforts, inspiring other events locally and regionally to join the reusable and refillable revolution. Each year we divert more waste from the landfill and we are

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MCSD veteran Greg Orsini stepping down after 29 years McKinleyville coMMunity ServiceS DiStrict

McKINLEYVILE – Gregory Orsini, general manager of the McKinleyville Community Services District (MCSD) gave his notice of retirement at the Board of Directors Meeting held on Aug. 7, 2019. He has served the district for over 29 years. Orsini has worked with MCSD since November of 1990, a special district that maintains the water, sewer, streetlights, parks and recreation and library facilities for the community of McKinleyville. MCSD serves an approximate population of 16,500 persons with 7,300 water customers and 6,400 sewer customers. Orsini's tenure with MCSD began with his hire as a utility worker 1 in Greg Orsini 1990; his promotion to director of operations in 2002; his 2012 appointment as an interim general manager; and his appointment in 2013 as permanent general manager. Orsini brought a unique perspective for the purposes, benefits and hands-on operation of a special services district. His experience includes many capital projects where he functioned as the project manager, including water tank preservation and maintenance, wastewater treatment plant improvements and a water booster station project, all of which were completed on-time and on budget. In his capacity as general manager, he is directly responsible for multi-million dollar operating and capital budgets with a track record for fiscally sound management. Recently completed projects include the McKinleyville Teen & Community Center, a 7,000 square foot facility for teen activities that includes a full commercial kitchen and a recently completed $75 million upgrade to the Wastewater Management Facility. Greg has been active in California Special Districts Association since 2013, serving on various committees and currently serves on the Executive Committee as the Board immediate past president, previously as president in 2018 and vice president in 2017 and the treasurer in 2015 and 2016. In addition to Greg’s service to his community as a member of the MCSD team he is also active in the Mad River Rotary of McKinleyville. Over the next few months, the Board of Directors will be reviewing a succession plan and deciding the process of moving forward in the search for a new General Manager. Mr. Orsini’s retirement will be effective July 17, 2020, which will give time for a smooth transition.

RN&SP restoration and removal docs posted reDwooD national anD State ParKS

ORICK — Redwood National and State Parks has completed its conservation planning process for two restoration projects; the Greater Prairie Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project (GPC), and the Lower B500 Road Removal Project (B500). The decision to implement each project is recorded in a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) pursuant to NEPA, and in a Notice of Determination pursuant to CEQA for the GPC project. The GPCERP will implement restoration across 9,200 acres in the Prairie Creek watershed including both State and National Park lands with some work beginning in

the fall of 2019. The Lower B500 project will remove 0.8 mile of logging haul road and eliminate the potential for sediment delivery into the lower reach of Larry Damm Creek. The work is expected to begin on Sept. 16, 2019, and take approximately one month to complete. Copies of the Greater Prairie Creek FONSI may be downloaded from parkplanning.nps.gov/ GPC. Copies of the Lower B500 Road Removal FONSI may be downloaded from parkplanning. nps.gov/LowerB500. A hardcopy of the either FONSI may be requested by contacting Leonel Arguello at (707) 465-7780 or via e-mail at leonel_arguello@nps.gov.

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in Chico. Capital Public Radio and North State Public Radio announced in late July that they are exploring ways to work together to expand local journalism and tell more of Northern California’s stories to the audiences they serve. One option under consideration is a Public Service Operating Agreement (PSOA), which would formalize cost-sharing for programming and management. Like KHSU, all of the stations that would be part of that agreement are affiliated with a campus of the California State University system. Through a PSOA, the stations would build on the unique strengths and local coverage of their respecTom Jackson tive campuses. HSU President Tom Jackson has stressed that a key step before joining the PSOA discussions is clarifying Humboldt’s overall goals for KHSU. Jackson wants to gather input from faculty and students to learn more about their interest in KHSU. One thing he says he has heard frequently is the importance of the station’s presence and news role in connecting communities stretching from Petrolia to Crescent City.

TRINIDAD TOWER A Photoshopped simulation of the hotel’s viewshed impacts created by project opponents, left, looks a lot different than the one submitted by the project applicant, right. Below, an elevation of the Trinidad Hyatt. Left image by RichaRd cLompus | humboLdt aLLiance foR ResponsibLe pLanning; otheR images via caLifoRnia coastaL commission

Coastal Commission | Hotel, 101 safety work approved FROM A1

past,” Hostler-Carmesin appealed to the concept of social justice. “Let’s change the past, let’s go forward in the future – support this tribe,” she said. But Trinidad residents are deeply concerned about the hotel’s bluffside visual impact and they questioned whether water supply is there. Ted Pease of the Humboldt Alliance for Responsible Planning community group said he was speaking for Trinidad residents and visitors who have expressed “consternation over allowing this kind of coastal development.” He summed up the reaction by quoting someone he’d encountered at Murphy’s Market earlier in the week. “’How can they do that?’” said a woman right behind me in the checkout line and that’s still the question – how indeed,” he said. The controversy’s effects are intense. Opposition to the project was described as including “prejudice, both blatant and subversive, and accusations that are misguided, self-serving and sometimes outright lies,” said Shirley Laos, the Rancheria’s government affairs coordinator. Commissioners were uncomfortable with having to make decisions affecting tribal development. Commissioner Mike Wilson, Humboldt County’s third district supervisor, acknowledged Laos’ comments, saying, “Tribal members have endured some pretty patronizing bullshit in what they’ve been dealing with – I want to recognize that’s a real thing.” But he would come under similar criticism himself, after he proposed adding a requirement to demonstrate that the hotel wouldn’t be beyond the capacity of local firefighting services. Asked to the podium by one of the commissioners, Hostler-Carmesin said, “You’re really questioning the tribe’s integrity at providing fire (services) and I don’t think that’s necessary.” Wilson agreed to withdraw his request and a majority of commissioners, including Wilson, approved confirming the project’s consistency provided that the new water source is proven to be adequate or an agreement is worked out

for city water. Earlier, a motion to limit the hotel’s height to 40 feet failed in a close vote, with Wilson in the minority who supported doing that. The hotel’s height will be 65.5 feet at its south end and 78.5 feet at its north end. When he spoke during public comment, Fifth District Supervisor Steve Madrone supported a lower height for the hotel and warned that wells are “not reliable and not sustainable” due to seismic activity. If it holds, the consistency determination avoids potential for litigation and secures the tribe’s federal loan guarantee. Risky investment On Aug. 7, the commission balanced the threat of sea level rise against the need to invest in U.S. Highway 101 safety improvements. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has been planning the work on the U.S. Highway 101 stretch between Arcata and Eureka since 1999. At issue is the danger posed by six uncontrolled median crossings. The worst of them is at the Indianola Cutoff. Caltrans plans to construct an underpass interchange there, to address a collision rate that’s 200 percent above average. Other safety elements include the complete closure of four median crossings and a northbound lane traffic light at Airport Road. The project’s most pressing dilemma is its potentially limited lifespan. The 101 is already vulnerable to flooding – a 2005 storm caused flooding that triggered an emergency declaration – and sea level rise is expected to make it worse and more frequent. During a lengthy public comment period, business

owners near the Indianola Cutoff and other areas of the highway used terms like “death trap” to describe the Indianola crossing. The need to improve safety wasn’t in doubt but the timing of the project’s sea level rise planning was. The conditions of the permit called for a collaborative analysis of options to deal with sea level rise to be done by 2030. If floods occur anywhere in U.S. Highway 101 travel areas four times in a year, the plan will have to be done within a year. Jennifer Savage of the Surfrider Foundation noted that Caltrans expects monthly flooding of the highway’s southern stretch by 2030. “We shouldn’t need to wait for dangerous flooding to respond to an emergency that we know is already underway,” she said. She added, “When the highway is flooded, it’s clearly unsafe” and risks will “exponentially” increase when traffic is re-routed to roads like Old Arcata Road. Ralph Faust, a Bayside resident who worked as the commission’s general counsel for 20 years and was a county planning commissioner, warned against re-

inforcing and raising dikes to deal with seal level rise, saying that “marine habitat is at risk here.” Wilson called for expedited planning. “The timeframe that’s set forth here will put us behind the ball, not ahead of the ball,” he said. Most commissioners voted to approve the permit, changing the sea level rise plan’s deadline to 2025 and requiring annual monitoring reports instead of the bi-annual reporting recommended by staff. The permit’s conditions include a directive to “avoid reliance on hard shoreline armoring.” The project will result in the fill of 10.25 acres of wetlands, mitigated by removing invasive Spartina plants from 179 acres of wetlands. To mitigate visual impacts, Caltrans has taken action to remove 17 billboards.Four remain but Caltrans Project Manager Jeff Pimentel said the agency has “exhausted” its options for getting them removed. The project’s infrastructure work includes replacement of Jacoby Creek Bridge. Construction is set to begin next year and continue through 2026.

OLD ARCATA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS The City of Arcata Building and Engineering Department invites members of the community to join them at a neighborhood meeting for an update and discussion about the City’s Old Arcata Road Improvements Project Thursday, Aug. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bayside Community Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road in Bayside. Old Arcata Road is a significant travel route for Arcata and the Bayside community. The road acts as an alternative route and an oversized load route for U.S. Highway 101, provides access to important facilities including Sunny Brae Middle School, Jacoby Creek School, the Bayside Post Office and it provides access to unincorporated areas. Currently, Old Arcata Road regularly experiences motorists travelling at high speeds, a large portion of the pavement within the project area is in poor condition, and there are limited pedestrian and bicyclist facilities making it a challenging road to travel. The Old Arcata Road Improvements Project has been in the works since 2016, and City staff is looking forward to providing an update to the public on their progress. All interested community members and neighborhood residents are welcome to attend.

Water | Three maintenance events this month and next FROM A1

communities will have to rely on reserve supplies, with water pressure likely temporarily reduced. Arcata has approximately 3 million gallons of reserve water storage, McKinleyville about 5 million, and Eureka about 20 million. The final phase of maintenance will occur on Wednesday, Sept. 25., when a tank inlet valve is replaced. This will require a total cutoff of water supplies to municipal customers. However, one million gallons is being reserved exclusively for fire protection during the maintenance effort. The district supplies water to residential and business customers in

the cities of Arcata, Blue Lake and Eureka, plus McKinleyville and Humboldt Community Services Districts, Jacoby Creek Water District, the Manila Community Services District, the town of Samoa and others. City of Arcata press release Arcata, CA, August 9, 2019 – The City of Arcata is asking Arcata residents to conserve water while Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District makes scheduled improvements in August and September. Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District supplies Arcata with water, and they have scheduled valve replacements at their facility on Wednesday, August 14, Wednesday,

September 18 and Wednesday, September 25 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Due to the work required for this project, Arcata’s water supply will be shut down while the work is taking place. Customers may notice a small decrease in water pressure along with a slight increase in chlorine residual in their water during this time. The City is encouraging residents to conserve water to maintain an adequate water supply and ensure fire protection reserves during these shutdown periods. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to community members. For more information, please call (707) 825-2129.

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Two arrested with stolen truck, gun, drug doodads ArCAtA PoliCe dePt.

ARCATA – On Saturday, Aug. 3 at about 12:29 a.m., officers with the Arcata Police Department were dispatched to the 1300 block of Q Street for the report of a hit and run which had just occurred. It was reported by a witness that a white pickup truck pulling a trailer had struck a fence and fled the scene. The truck was located a short time later by officers on Janes Road. The driver of the truck, identified as Eureka resident Blake Gregory Moreland, 33, was subsequently arrested for PC 496(a) – Possession of a Stolen Vehicle after an investigation revealed that the truck Moreland was driving had been reported stolen to the Eureka Police Department. In the bed of the truck was a motorcycle that had also been reported stolen to the Eureka Police Department. During the officer’s investigation, it was also discovered that the trailer being towed by Moreland had just been stolen from the business he was seen fleeing from. During a search incident to his arrest, a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol was located in a bag belonging to

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Moreland. The front seat passenger of the truck, identified as Eureka resident Amber Lee Dominguez, 25, was arrested for H&S 11364 – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Moreland and Dominguez were transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where Moreland was booked and lodged for PC 496(a) – Possession of Stolen Vehicle, PC 29880 (a)(1) – Felon in Possession of a Firearm and PC 12022.1 – Felony Committed While Released on Bail. Dominguez was booked and lodged for H&S 11364- Possession of drug paraphernalia. The Arcata Police Department would like to thank the citizens of Arcata for their continued vigilance in reporting crime in their community and safeguarding their neighborhood.

McKINLEYVILE – On Thursday, Aug. 8 at about 11:10 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a man with a gun on the 1600 block of Sutter Rd., in McKinleyville. It was reported that a male subject was shooting at vehicles that were passing by. Deputies immediately responded to the area and located the subject who was still on scene. Deputies were able to quickly and safely detain the subject and secure the gun, which was located in his pocket. Although the gun had no identifying markings and appeared to be an actual firearm, it was later determined to be a CO2 -owered pellet gun. Tyler Dean While on scene, deputies Godwin spoke to other victims who said the subject had fired the gun at them as well. There were no injuries sustained during the incident. Tyler Godwin, 32, was arrested for charges relating to the brandishing of a firearm. MCK LOW VISION SUPPORT The McKinleyville Low Vision Support group “The Bumpers” invites the public to the group’s August meeting, Monday, Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. to noon Azalea Hall 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Barbara Walser, director of nutrition and activities with the Humboldt Senior Resource Center, will discuss the home-delivered meal program. (707) 839-0588, dougdrose@suddenlink.net

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er Jim in the Bay Area as the third driver, and planned to be back on July 30. It was a whirlwind trip with unexpected consequences. It was also a journey that left McGarry wanting to do it again. The group arrived at a shelter for women and children from Central America, a metal building with a kitchen area, an eating area with tables, and a section filled with row after row of tents, each one home to a family. TENT CITY Rows of tents inside a metal building are homes for women and children from Central America. Medical personnel work in the foreground. Submitted photo

TEAM ROGERS Betsy Rogers, her daughter Phoebe and her son Owen bring diapers, wipes, vitamins, and books for Maureen McGarry’s caravan to Tijuana. More on McGarry’s journey in future issues. Janine Volkmar | union “It was around 109 degrees inside,” McGarry said. McGarry asked the person in charge if she could do some art projects with the children. “The woman spoke in rapid Spanish and soon all the seats at the tables were filled with around 40 children, yelling and pounding on the tables.” “I asked my brother to get out all the art supplies as fast as he could. Of course they had been packed at the very front of the truck.” McGarry explained that since the children were Central American, the Mexican authorities would not let them leave the building. “They have no country,” she said. Their pent-up energies of not being allowed outside to play erupted at the prospect of fun. Once the supplies were handed around, they quieted down and painted or drew on the boards McGarry had prepared ahead of time, by taping watercolor paper to pieces of cardboard. “We were short of brushes,” she said, “but we had markers and crayons. I want to go back with lots more brushes.” “The best moment was when we were standing in the middle of this

room with everybody occupied, even for food and utilities for two weeks at the volunteers who had driven down. the shelter. Those are tangible real It gave every one something to do. It things,” she said. “For every twenty was an art event,” she said. bucks that got handed to us, it saved Later, McGarry wanted to take a someone’s life.” photograph of a poignant sight but McGarry would like to go again did not. and is thinking about starting a chap“All the moms were lined up on ter of Border Angels locally. After all, folding chairs. The look on their faces she left something near and dear to was one of hopelessness. I wanted to take a picture but I didn’t. I wanted to preserve their dignity.” she said. “I’ll never forget seeing them.” McGarry knew her situation was different. “We’re just a bunch of gringos who went down for the day. We got to go back to San Diego and sleep in a hotel room and take showers.” The three volunteers delivered supplies with the caravan to two other shelters. One was in a woman’s home, where IN TIJUANA Cindy Kuttner and Jim McGarry, the woman fed the refu- right, with other participants at Movimiento gees in shifts in her din- Juventud in Tijuana. Submitted photo ing room. There were 20 cars in the caravan her in San Diego. and they went through customs as a Her old truck. group, under the care of Border An“It was a moment of truth. My old gels volunteers. “They called us com- truck had over 305 thousand miles on pañeros,” McGarry said, “which made it. I’d been waiting for it to pass the us feel great. They were the kindest 300 thousand mile mark. I even took people and they watched out for us.” a picture of it when it did. I wondered, where will it be when it goes? It was on a quiet street in Tijuana.” The truck seriously overheated and would not run. Even though she was offered help with getting it to a mechanic, McGarry decided it was time. She signed the paperwork over to Border Angels. They knew a mechanic and were thrilled at having a truck that they could fix and then haul supplies in. “It has a new life,” McGarry said. SHELTERED Cindy Kuttner, left, with children at the shelter. Submitted photoS Humboldt County people had also donated money, some of which paid for gas. The rest was donated to Border Angels. “They told us it would pay

borderangels.org To donate directly, Border Angels 2258 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92138-6598 To talk to McGarry about starting a chapter, visit maureenmcgarry.com.

“Sunset at Camel Rock,” and its creator, Angie Tustison. Submitted photoS QUILTILICIOUS Angie Tustison of McKinleyville has been accepted as a contestant with her quilt, “Sunset at Camel Rock,” at American Quilter’s Society QuiltWeek – Charleston, South Carolina. AQS QuiltWeek – Charleston features 450 quilts from around the world. The high point of the show recognizes the artistry of today’s quiltmakers as hundreds of quilters in the AQS Quilt Contest compete for $54,000 in cash awards. Quilts in this international contest and exhibition come from around the world, with entries from 43 states and 12 countries. quiltweek.com, americanquilter.com

Ground broken on slightly mysterious new futsal court City of ArCAtA

ARCATA COMMUNITY CENTER – Construction to build a city-owned futsal court at the Arcata Sports Complex is currently underway. In 2015, an anonymous donor graciously provided funds through the Humboldt Area Foundation (HAF) to support the design, construction and ongoing maintenance of a community futsal court in Arcata. On behalf of the anonymous donor, HAF, the Mad River Youth Soccer League (MRYSL) and Greenway Partners asked the City to build an outdoor futsal court at the Arcata Sports Complex dedicated exclusively to drop-in play. The project proponents’ primary mission was to support City infrastructures that “build community through the game of soccer and promote ‘the beautiful game’ as a free egalitarian activity that can be played by anyone, anytime regardless of economic status, ethnicity, age, gender or ability, free of coaches, administrators or overseers, so players have the freedom to choose how, where and when the game can be played. And crucial to this is trust in our community, giving the community the opportunity to practice sharing, cooperation and kindness with one another. That people of all different walks of life, cultures, ages, genders - friends and strangers come together to PLAY is a beautiful thing, and the point.” Since the Arcata City Council approved this request, City staff has partnered with MRYSL, HAF and Greenway Partners to design the futsal court. The City has contracted with The Danco Group for this project and construction will be active behind the Arcata Community Center between the Arcata Sports Complex soccer and softball fields. Work will take place Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on some days the contractor will extend work hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. On the days of scheduled work, community members are asked to follow all safety instructions within the project area. Construction is expected to be completed by November. The City would like to thank the anonymous donor for their wonderful contribution to our community that Arcata residents and visitors will enjoy for many years to come. If challenges are encountered with this project, please contact Larry Gonzales at The Danco Group at (707) 499-1979 or the City of Arcata at (707) 845-3325. For more information about this project, please visit cityofarcata.org or call (707) 825-2128.

RCEA sets Humboldt’s clean energy future EUREKA – The Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) is updating its guiding strategic document and is seeking public input and support in the process. Workshops will take place over the coming months and the community is also encouraged to submit written comments. RCEA’s Comprehensive Action Plan for Energy (“CAPE”) details strategies that specifically address regional energy planning and coordination, programs for energy customers, low-carbon transportation, and energy generation and utility services. The energy landscape in Humboldt County has changed over the past seven years, and strategies within RCEA’s original 2012 Comprehensive Action Plan for Energy need to be updated to align with this new landscape. The updated plan, which will include RCEA’s goal of 100% clean and renewable electricity by 2025, will include input from the county’s Climate Action Plan development and community outreach. RCEA is updating high-level CAPE strategies, consolidating and incorporating several of its other strategic planning documents into the CAPE, and developing quantitative targets including RCEA’s power mix makeup for the next ten years. Comments on the CAPE are encouraged during the draft development and comment period schedule below. For more information on the calendar and workshops, please contact the Redwood Coast Energy Authority at (707) 269-1700. Meeting agendas, schedule updates, and additional meeting details will be posted on RCEA’s website. All Board of Director meetings are held at the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District Office, 828 Seventh St., Eureka. The Community Advisory Committee meeting is at RCEA’s office, 633 Third St. Eureka. EnergyPlan2019@redwoodenergy.org, redwoodenergy.org/services/planning/

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Booze-bamboozled brainlock begets reboot • Wednesday, July 31 11:52 a.m. When someone left their large black truck with two children inside idling for 20 minutes outside a Sunny Brae laundromat, a random passerby volunteered a yelling-included cost-benefit analysis of the decision. 1:21 p.m. A cow in an F Street field didn’t appear to have any food or water. 3 p.m. A man in a green shirt followed someone to an F Street business, then sat outside “making crow noises,” just becaws. 5:54 p.m. A person who makes use of an oxygen tank said someone must be tampering with the gassy canister, since it was freely “shooting out air.” But when he actually needs a hit of O2, it’s unavailable. • Thursday, August 1 12:15 a.m. Two determined cats on a hot, thin Samoa Boulevard roof again tried to burrow their way into an apartment through a window screen to get at a resident’s pet kitty. • Friday, August 2 1:48 a.m. A blue jeep went the wrong way on H Street downtown, further bamboozling its pickled pilot with the unexpected sight of oncoming traffic. This induced a state of shock, awe and brainlock, with the SUV coming to a halt at Ninth and H streets as driver.exe rebooted their reality paradigm and a witness called police. 1:55 a.m. A vehicle weaving around at Seventh and H streets drove the wrong way, and not very well, either. It was last seen aimed roughly westbound on Seventh Street, but an officer tracked it down and

arrested the driver on a DUI charge. 10:50 a.m. A bike-borne parking lot-snipe – presumably one of those lanky fellers wearing a sideways baseball cap with a giant bill, with dingy trousers and neglected grooming riding a kids’ stingray with an incongruous pink basket and probably spitting where people have to walk – wheeled around a grunge nugget–embroiled Valley West shopping center, taunting the security guard with bluff and bluster by sneeringly refusing to leave, but of course doing so at the slightest whiff of actual consequences, and then spitting some more. 11:14 a.m. A mirthsome type with abundant free time made an immemorable disturbance at a Valley West food place/ home of honest goodness, impressing employees with jolly jests and japes about pissing on the store’s floor. He was arrested before doing so. 12:28 p.m. The direct approach: stroll into someone’s Fifth Street house, grab their wallet, then go out and start running up charges on the plastic. 12:30 p.m. Someone vandalized a school greenhouse, leaving human waste in various locations. 9:06 p.m. Several men were seen trying to pull a woman out of a car and hustle her into a rancid Valley West motel room, but she broke free and got away. 10:38 p.m. Human was pitted against human in a Valley West parking lot as they argued over that most rare and

prized quarry, a shopping cart. • Saturday, August 3 3:08 a.m. A missing cell phone ping-ping-pinged not to the Yangtze River, but to a Valley West motel room, where the owner stood by for a police person to arrive. 10:06 a.m. A guy riding a bike on L.K. Wood Boulevard while pulling another brand new shiny and seatless bike could be nothing, or something… sinister. 11:32 a.m. A farmers market plagued weekly by dog-owner arrogance now had a similar but serpentine problem with a man carrying a snake around. Taking a cue from the discourteous dogsters, he of course refused to leave when asked, until a big grown-up police officer came and told him about the Arcata Municipal Code. 8:46 p.m. It was as if a loutish loudie threatening fellow lodgers at the rancid Valley West motel when they complained about the noise would in some way reduce the sound levels, or make the annoyed guests OK with it. In a stunning development, it turned out that the solution was to be found with a twirl of the volume control. • Sunday, August 4 7:39 a.m. The Westwood Village neighborhood has at times hosted some uncannily energetic residents, now including they who blow off fireworks at 4 a.m. and rev up the power mower before 8 a.m. 8:45 a.m. A child with a nut allergy went into shock at an I Street restaurant. 9:06 a.m. Someone fell and

suffered a head injury and seizures at a Plaza hotel. 10:16 a.m. Like a bike lock would stop anyone. 11:01 p.m. An Alliance Road resident reported that someone in Claremont posted a selfie with him holding up a rifle, captioned, “Double barrel deplorable it’s Trump time.” The caller was advised to notify that town’s police. • Monday, August 5 6:34 a.m. A man duly discharged from the hospital refused to leave its cozy confines. Were anyone to notify police, he said, he would “beat their ass.” And yet his ass-related oaths were quickly disregarded. 9:06 a.m. Sometime over the last two weeks, a large slab was cut out of a redwood stump out back of a Diamond Drive residence. 10:16 a.m. An ornery sort strode into an 11th Street business and accused someone there of both flipping him off and cutting him off, all of this offing taking place a month ago, with the hair loss sufferer in red pants stewing about the slights ever since. He proposed another, more dire form of offing, by, in rather coy fashion, stating, “People disappear around here.” 12:56 p.m. An abandoned sidewalk sofa at Ninth and K streets turned out to be a fold-a-bed, so a loungeabout in need of post-lunch zzz’s extended the mattress and snuggled down for a nap. 4:31 p.m. A massive, red residential bus loomed at Ninth and K streets for days on end, its bleak bulk blotting out the sky and plunging those in the

area into darkness and despair. And just one bus wasn’t enough for the task – a second bus was attached to augment the oppressive wall of metal. Despite being present for weeks, when police responded to the scene, the double-trouble bifurcated bus blight was gone without a trace. • Tuesday, August 6 1:30 p.m. A gentleman in his fifties, having attained the wisdom and life experience of five decades and well seasoned to view with calm bemusement life’s passing parade, spent his afternoon riding around on a bike in red shorts and a tank top on Heindon Road, spraying passing cars with a squirt gun. • Wednesday, August 7 3:40 a.m. Another home was entered and a wallet snabbed, this one on Chestnut Place. 4:38 p.m. After a pedestrian threw a blanket at a gray Buick, it sped away from Seventh and F streets, crossed the double line to swerve around a pedestrian and a crashy noise was heard. And yet, there was no sign of any wreckage. 4:50 p.m. A possibly drunk but highly patriotic traffic hazard sprung up outside a post office located at Old Arcata and Jacoby Creek roads. There, a bearded gent of some years set up some sort of display festooned with American flags that spilled out into the busy roadway. 10:32 p.m. Three plaid-jacketed figures roved Charles Avenue, peering in a window and possibly casing the ’hood for more plaid garments with which to accessorize their edgy superzero outfits.

NatioNal Night out PUBLIC SAFETY SOIREE Arcata Police, Arcata Fire and other agencies enjoyed barbecue and music last Tuesday, Aug. 7 at the Arcata Community Center as part of National Night Out. Tony Gonsalves | Union

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Tom McCutchen Mad River Radio I rely on Grocery Outlet. The prices are insanely good. If I can go in there and do the bulk of my shopping I save a lot of money. And they are friendly and helpful. And the wine selection is insane!

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Megan Bierwirth JuJuBee’s My store has been months in the making and so my son has been coming to work with me. His reward: getting to frequent Don’s Donuts and the Hensel’s candy shop.

Elena Seymour Eureka Broadcasting Company I definitely would say Garden Gate for gifts and I’m a recent home owner so Arcata Exchange, too. And my favorite new restaurant is The Choppery. I’ve been eating her rice bowls.

Talvi Fried Bicoastal Media That isn’t a bar? Antich Automotive to keep my car going. Local radio so while I’m going around there’s a good soundtrack for my life.

Shiloh Elder Clear & Concise Bookkeeping I go to the Booklegger a lot because I love to read. I’m always in the bookstores. I go to HealthSPORT every day. I go to Michael’s for all my paints and crafts.

Cati Gallardo City of Arcata I definitely frequent the Co-op, Northtown Books, and the Rocking Horse because I have a daughter. We don’t cook too much at home so we end up frequenting Scoop, Los Bagels, Brio, Tomo, and Café Phoenix.

We’re just not going to stand for this, no way, no how A fishy Aquafarm

The July 31 article about Nordic Aquafarms asking for financial help from the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District (HBMWD), the County of Humboldt, California and the Feds to build their proposed fish farm in Samoa started smelling fishy to me the more I read it. Earlier this year, Nordic said they had thoroughly researched the entire West Coast and found that Humboldt Bay’s Samoa site “... meets all of our criteria for building a safe, clean, and sustainable fish farm.”

LET TERS Since fish need water to live in, I would think their research would have already included the quality of the fresh water that they were going to buy from HBMWD for their fish farm. Wrong. Nordic’s president Erik Heim said last week that, “the freshwater source [from the Mad River] does have its challenges in terms of turbidity and bacterial spikes during parts of the year – and it’s not suitable for aquaculture.” He went on to say that the feasibility of the project will require money from all sources, by the way funded with our tax dollars, to fix the problems they seem to have just recently identified. Bogus. It would have taken one hour of Nordic’s time to get the last 50 years of turbidity and bacterial levels from HBMWD if they really wanted to know all this when the project was first proposed. Heim also asserted that Nordic didn’t know there were earthquakes or tsunamis in the area and they also want our tax dollars to mitigate for those potential problems. And, somehow Nordic didn’t know that the Samoa site had any environmental problems, so, of course they also want more money for toxic cleanup. Everything smelled like roses earlier this year when Nordic Aquafarms proposed investing $400,000,000 to get this project going, now it smells like really stinky fish. What I’ve read about Nordic Aquafarms’ other fish farms in Scandinavia and Maine suggests that they are not the environmental stewards they make themselves out to be. This was a corporate scam from the beginning and the sensible thing is to say “NO!” Rocky Drill Arcata 350.ORG The next meeting of 350 Humboldt, a local affiliate of 350.org, a climate action organization takes place Thursday, Aug. 15. General membership meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at El Chipotle restaurant, 850 Crescent Way in Sunny Brae. Meetings start at 6 p.m. so come earlier if you’d like to have dinner and some social time. If possible, park across the street. This month’s topics include a continuing conversation about the Humboldt Wind Project and whether biomass should be considered a clean and renewable form of energy generation. Anyone interested in fighting global climate change is welcome to attend.

Corruption exposed

It’s been a number of years perhaps, 30 or so. I had helped to expose a major corporate government fraud while an elected leader of a state employees organization. The California Youth Authority and the whole department of corrections was misusing government funds on a grand scale. Employees wanted that investigated and they set out to pursue that objective. much of the state government wanted to be rid of all of us who were calling for the investigation. We had not been successful but one by one, those of us calling for the investigations were being eliminated from state service through a variety of shenanigans. In my particular case, they claimed that I had gone AWOL, but it was a clear fact that I was then ordered on sick leave. State officials were attempting a most abusive fraud, (one of many), in my case and they planned to make it stick. They would use the pretext that I had absented myself from state service, while in fact I was known to be on official medical leave. My case would ultimately appear on the agenda of the Supreme Court of California. The actual day that this outrageous case was to be heard, would prove most interesting. The governor, then already Jerry Brown would place the full three court justices on leave for that one day and his stand ins were to sit and hear my case. They would rule as planned; sick leave or no sick leave, whereabouts known or unknown-the Supreme Court would rule that I was in fact AWOL from state service. This is not the kind of criminal behavior that can be tolerated in our state government. It is a clear example of how an honest government has been allowed to turn bad beyond measure. I much like your stated of the people, for the people commitment. With that at it’s core I belatedly forward this message for your expressed attentions to be forthcoming. A more complete telling of this story was addressed in the matter of the Mad River Union dated July 31, 2015 (available at this URL: madriverunion.com/dave-gogginsurveilled-for-life-after-a-500-ripoff. Dave Goggin Arcata

Effectively fighting white supremacy

I probably speak for everyone when I express how agonized I feel over the recent mass shootings in Gilroy, Ohio, and El Paso. My heart goes out to the impacted families, their extended communities, and all of us who see the writing on the wall that white supremacy violence will probably continue. Those of us who are of color, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, Muslim or Jewish in this country have experienced the violence or are living with the historical trauma of it. My ancestors have resisted against it since the inception of colonization. Today, I turn the tragedy into a personal opportunity to re-pledge my commitment to fight against racial violence (I include poverty, lack of opportunity, exploitation, criminalization and other manifestations of structural racism as “racial violence”) and to continue to fight for racial justice. Trying to stop Trump from inciting racial hatred is probably not the way to go, because I see him as a symptom of a larger, historical problem, and, understanding his motivations, it would probably be a waste of time. I must act locally and push for racial justice where I live, in Humboldt County. I must have the courage to call out, and change, the practices, institutions, and historical patterns that are founded on racial superiority.

How will I do this? • I’ll continue to remind the dominant culture that communities of color, and other non-conforming communities, experience our County in unique ways, and our experiences deserve to be trusted and supported. • I’ll continue to hold our institutions accountable for their inaction in changing race-related inequities. • I’ll continue to offer a race analysis even when others act confronted or uncomfortable even talking about racism. • I’ll defer to communities on how I can offer solidarity and support their leadership. • I’ll continue to organize with communities that deserve better than just paternalistic responses. Of course, I know I can’t do this alone. Here in Humboldt, Indigenous Peoples have already done so much to change habits and practices to ones that encourage understanding and compassion, instead of hatred and scapegoating. Together, we have the power to create a community in which “othering” becomes impossible, and nobody is dehumanized, devalued, or criminalized because of who we are. Justice for the shooting victims is Justice for Josiah Lawson. Justice for the shooting victims is Justice for migrants and Indigenous Peoples. In honor of the recent killings, I hope you will also make a personal pledge. Renee Saucedo Centro del Pueblo Eureka

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Giant steps backward and forward “There’s just no percentage in remembering the past, it’s time you learned to live again at last. Come with me, leave yesterday behind, and take a giant step outside your mind.” – from Take a Giant Step by Goffin and King

here’s some irony, since there’s nostalgia involved and “Take a Giant Step” is about resisting remembrance of things past in favor of looking forward, but it takes me back — around a half a century. The song was the title track for a Taj Mahal album, Giant Step/De Ole Folks at Home, released in 1969, the year I moved to Humboldt to attend college, a giant step for me, and that album was on my turntable a bunch. By the way, the song was originally written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King for The Monkees in 1966 and was the B-side to the band’s big hit Last Train to Clarksville, of course I was too hip for Monkee-mania at the time. The very hip, Henry Saint Clair Fredericks, aka Taj first covered the tune with Rising Sons, with Ry Cooder. Taj made it his. The notion of taking big steps was perfect for me. On Sunday, Aug. 18, incidentally the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, we mark the beginning of the next CenterArts Season with the Taj Mahal Quartet. He may or may not play Take a Giant Step, although I’m sure he’ll mention Woodstock (he played the 10th anniversary concert), but you can expect a mess of blues, and probably Checkin Up On My Baby, which shows up on the re-released Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus restoration with expanded soundtrack including Taj. Showtime is 8 p.m. at the retrofitted Van Duzer Theatre. Tickets available (last time I checked). Of course nostalgia is big in the media at the moment, especially with the 2-hour PBS documentary, Woodstock, and an impossibly massive boxset, Woodstock—Back to

to be in more than one band?) One more thing: Lawnstock 2019 will also be hosting the Arcata High Class of 1969 Reunion Picnic. Yes, it’s their 50th year anniversary too. Awesome. The day before that (Saturday, Aug. 17,) also at Perigot Park, it’s return of the Blue Lake Music Festival, which is a tribute extravaganza with Jimi Jeff & The Gypsy Band playing Hendrix and more (at noon) folTAJ MAHAL opens the CenterArts Season Sun- lowed by two retro-rock day, in the earthquake-retrofitted Van Duzer cover type outfits, Theatre. Photo by baron Wolman, 1968 Drinking Moonlight (1:30 p.m.), and The the Garden: The Definitive 50th Anniversary Archive, spanning 38 CDs Movers and the Shakers (2:30 p.m.), then, Silver Hammer: the (and the failed concert). Here in Humboldt, we have Lawn- Beatles’ tribute band (4:30 p.m.), and stock 2019, on what looks to be a The Miracle Show playing what sunny Sunday in Blue Lake’s Perigot else but G. Dead tunes. More tributes? We got ‘em. The Park. It’s an all-day music fest, a benefit for Ty-Ty Holt, a local boy diag- tribute-heavy Eureka Concert Senosed with Atypical Teratoid Rhab- ries wraps up Thursday. Aug. 15, with doid Tumor threatening his brain. Heartless - A Tribute to the Rock Yes, medical care threatens every- Band Heart. Now I have to admit, I one’s pocket book. For now we have was never an enthusiast, and can only fundraisers and silent auctions. (Do think of one song they did (Crazy on you think healthcare-for-all might You), but I suppose there are fans help? We’ll discuss that another day.) of the Wilson sisters out there, and The first Lawnstock was eight heck, it’s free. Then Friday, Aug. 16, in the Fireyears ago in Zach and Margery Zwerdling’s front yard. As they put it, water Lounge at Cher-ae Heights Ca“A hat was passed to raise funds for sino you can hear Full Moon Fever, the beneficiary of the year [always a Piet Dalmolen’s tribute to Tom kid]. The event grew over the years Petty and The Heartbreakers. At the Logger Bar Saturday night, and since 2017 it has been located at another tribute, Shakey, plays “a Perigot Park.” Like its name sake Woodstock, wide range of Neil Young songs from Lawnstock is diverse, this year more the early days of Buffalo Springfield so than ever with Wild Abandon, to Crazy Horse but leaning towards The Gatehouse Well, Georgia Neil’s heavier side,” sez Pete Ciotti. Meanwhile, Saturday at the 123rd Ruth Hellum-Willits with members of Absynth Quartet, Jenni & annual Humboldt County Fair (in David and the Sweet Soul Band, Ferndale) there’s a Merv George Tribute on the midway stage to Dynasty One, and Ghost Train. It’s partially sponsored by Mercu- honor his memory with Merv’s son, ry Sky Records, Zach’s label, and Merv George Jr. performing with coincidentally, four of the bands in- the Jimi Jeff Band. Not sure what clude Zach’s bassist son Nate. (Have time, but Jimi is playing in Blue Lake you noticed that bass players tend THE HUM B4

CIRCUS AND MORE Come to the Creamery Festival this weekend for giant puppets, music, a circus and more. Submitted Photo

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ARCATA – The Creamery Festival, presented by the Arcata Playhouse, returns to Arcata’s historic Creamery District Thursday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 18 with four days of events for the whole family. There’s always something for everyone at the Creamery Festival – here’s just a sampling of what’s in store this year: Festivities open on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. with the first of six performances from Mendocino County’s own Flynn Creek Circus. Returning to Humboldt County for a fourth year, the popular nostalgic yet always fresh animal-free circus brings gasp-inducing top-quality acts to the Creamery district’s vintage big top tent. Be amazed by tightrope walkers, aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, and comedians in this year’s all-new Out of Hat show. More details and tickets are available from their website at flynncreekcircus.com. Friday, Aug. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m., the Creamery District will be abuzz with Third Friday fun, highlighting local artisans, cider, food, and music in a family-friendly market atmosphere. Music from the four-piece group, Frogbite will grace the Creamery Courtyard. Hopping from the depths of a murky pond on the side of a high hill in the heart of Humboldt County, Frogbite’s style varies from funky-jazzy to rock with a little retro thrown in for good measure. CREAMERY B4

Blue Lake Music Festival makes summer festive Janine Volkmar Mad RiveR Union

BLUE LAKE – Whoa, I might as well take my sleeping bag and move into Blue Lake's lovely Perigot Park for the summer. Really, I just put away the cake carrier and picnic supplies from Annie & Mary Day, from Buddy Brown Blues Fest, and more. Now here's the latest way to celebrate what's left of summer: the Blue Lake Music Festival on Saturday, Aug. 17 from noon to 8 p.m. in shady/sunny as you like, Perigot Park.. It's all local music, local food and local adult beverages.

Organizer Marty Maskill is in his eighth year of putting on this five-band-filled festival complete with the extras: children's area, vendors, artisans, and tables from your favorite non-profit groups. Chief among those is Humboldt Veterans for Peace, Chapter 56, which is sponsoring the event. An unnamed friend of mine who happens to play in one of the performing bands calls it “The Mortgages for Musicians festival.” In a way, he's correct. After expenses are covered, Maskill actually pays the bands some of the reasonably priced gate ($10 en-

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his weekend is full of excitement in Blue Lake! Start out at the Mad River Tap Room with music Wednesday through Saturday. This week, this includes Piet Dalmolen, Compost Mountain Boys, Cadillac Ranch and the Jim Lahman Band. The line up for August is pretty sweet at the Tap Room, so check out the schedule on their website or Facebook page. Run & music Saturday, Aug. 17 is full

of events the whole family can enjoy. Start the morning off with a run at 9 a.m. put on by Six Rivers Running Club. The 5K and 10K races start and finish at Perigot Park. Check out the club’s website at 6rrc.com for details on how to sign up. Then, in the afternoon, come back to Perigot Park for the Blue Lake Music Festival from noon to 8 p.m. There is a $10 cover charge/admission fee. But wait, there’s more! Throughout the day Satur-

day will be the Blue Lake Community Wide Yard Sale! Walk around and find those good deals! Remember, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure! I’m sure there is some amazing treasure to find in Blue Lake! Lawnstock Sunday, Aug. 18 will have more music. Come out for Lawnstock – an annual benefit for a child in need. This year’s event is a benefit for 7- year-old Tyler Holt. Find out more about Tyler’s story, the music line up, and what Lawnstock is really all about at lawnstockbenefit.org/.

SONG CONTEST WINNERS After reaching out to the local community, KEET received more than 25 submissions to its Stories from KEET Country: Telling Your Story in Song contest. The event was developed to support Ken Burns new 16-hour documentary series, Country Music, which will premiere on KEET starting Sept. 15. With so many fine entries, the judges struggled to make their final selections. Afterward, they said many of the submitted stories would have made great songs, but rules dictated that only the best three be chosen. The judges were Georgia Ruth Hellum, Rick Levin and Tracy Smith. Together with KEET, they are pleased to announce the following winning submissions: • Tina Catalina Corcoran with her song, “I Rejoice When I Hear Your Voice. • Charles Lilly with his song, “For the Sake of Moving On.” • Patrick Cleary with his song, “Fickle Heart.” Local country band Cadillac Ranch will craft tunes to accentuate and support the winning lyrics, ultimately performing them live at the Humboldt County Fair on the main stage on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. LOGGER BAR Groove Shine will perform on Friday, Aug. 16 at 9 p.m. the Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave. in Blue Lake. Shakey will perform Neil Young covers at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. BEGINNER RACQUETBALL A beginner racquetball workshop takes place Sunday, Aug. 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at HealthSPORT, at the Arcata Sports Complex in Arcata. No experience or equipment is necessary. The workshop is free to HealthSPORT members, or $15 for non-members. Call (707) 407 7715 for more information or to reserve a spot. THE SOMETHING DIFFERENT show returns for a third performance on Monday, Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. at The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. The events features comedy by Megan D’Arcy, Nikki from the Trim Scene, Arcata City Council member Paul Pitino and live music by Icarus and Suns.

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euven (Ronald) Moore is survived by brothers Daniel and Joseph and sister Devorah, as well as countless friends throughout California, the New York area and Israel, who will miss him greatly. Reuven’s close friends in Humboldt County are too numerous to mention, but they all have been deeply affected by this caring and joyful man who inspired us with the example of a life filled with simplicity and regard for nature and other humans. Reuven was known for his love of people, the earth, fresh air and cycling. He was a kind and generous soul who shared his passion for outdoors, his time and his strength freely with others. Reuven loved Yiddishkeit – his Jewish heritage and its many expressions – that reflected his many years from a young man in Flint, Michigan to adulthood living and learning in Yeshiva. He taught freely what he had learned: Jewish prayers, songs, wisdom and ethics as well as Hebrew and Yiddish.

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he McKinleyville Senior Center at 1620 Pickett Rd. in McKinleyville is holding a “giant yard sale” this weekend. The event takes place on Satuday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale is a benefit for the many programs offered by the senior center. Last summer concert The Undercovers will perform Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pierson Park in McKinleyville. Along with a free con- v MCKINLEYVILLE cert, there will be lawn games. Bring a picnic or feast from the local food trucks. The event is organized by the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce. This is the last concert of this summer’s series. Museum Open House The McKinleyville Community Pop-up Museum will be hosting an Open House on Friday, Aug. 16 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. to unveil the new Northcoast Railroad Exhibit. This exhibit features local train memorabilia, some never seen before, from McKinleyville’s own Josh Buck. The Open House event will also include the vibrant work of guest artists’ and a silent auction of vintage household items to benefit the McKinleyville Senior Center. Plus, there will be kid’s activities, snacks, community conversations and more! This is a free, family-friendly event. The museum is located next to the totem pole in the McKinleyville Shopping Center. The Northcoast Railroad Exhibit by Josh

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Buck includes photographs, relics and stories of the past from many of our local railroads including: the Northwestern Pacific Railroad; the Arcata & Mad River Railroad; the Pacific Lumber Company Railroad; the Hammond Lumber Company Railroad, and McKinleyville’s narrow-gauge Humboldt Northern Railroad operated by Henry Sorensen on 40-acres in his backyard. Buck, a substitute teacher and historian, has lived in McKinleyville since he was three years old. Having been a history major at Humboldt State University, Josh has dedicated much of his time to preserving the history of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad and the predecessor railroads of Humboldt County. Pancake Breakfast The monthly Dow’s Prairie Grange flea market and pancake breakfast is on Saturday, Aug. 17. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The special this month will be blueberry pancakes. Large breakfasts are $5 and the small size is $3. First responders eat free. The McKinleyville Lions Club will be doing free vision screenings during the flea market which is open until 3 p.m. This screening is for adults as well as children. This is a great step as a back-to-school activity. Grange members are still collecting donations of canned fruit, soup, and vegetables for Crisis Food Baskets and would like to encourage our wonderful patrons to bring a can to breakfast! Vendors interested in renting a table can call Kathy Moley at (707) 498-0801. The Dow’s Prairie Grange is located at 3995 Dow’s Prairie Rd.

Trinidad hotel gets approval

he Cher-ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria received conditional approval for its 100room hotel project to be located next to the Sunset Restaurant and the Casino off Scenic Drive at last Thursday’s California Coastal Commission meeting in the Wharfinger Building in Eureka. The sovereign nation does not have to obtain the state’s approval as it is governed through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, however, in an effort to give voice to the many Trinidad citizens who have packed the Trinidad Town Hall during city meetings and who filled the Wharfinger Building last week to standing room only capacity, CEO Jacque Hostler-Carmesin and the Tribal Council have sought the CCC’s support. Jacque expressed gratitude to the commission for its vote. The Trinidad Rancheria recently discovered a promising well on its land, however, it still seeks water from the City of Trinidad for its project. Mayor Steve Ladwig answered questions from the commissioners about studies underway by City Engineer GHD to determine long term availability of water from Luffenholtz Creek. Mayor Ladwig said that the study will be completed in late 2019 or early 2020. Rancheria Chairman Garth Sundberg was one of the presenters in favor of the project. Joy Sundberg, Lisa Sundberg, Mark Sundberg, Shirley Laos, Dessa Gunning and other tribal leaders, Rancheria residents and employees spoke about development

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and employment possibilities. Expressing concerns about the project relating to design and water capacity were Richard Johnson, Ted Pease, David Hankin, Don Allan, Jason Self, Carol Mone, Linda Long, Peter Cohan, Kimberly Tays, Fifth District Supervisor Steve Madrone and others. Katrin Homan and many others spoke in favor of the project. Mayor Ladwig, City Councilmember Jack West, and City Manager Eli Naffah were present to observe the proceedings along with BLM Interpretive Specialist Leisyka Parrott, Scott Baker, Bryce Kenny, Dennis Koutouzos, Elaine Weinreb, Zack Brown, Robert Hemsted, Rachel Sundberg, Ruby Rollings and many other Trinidad, Westhaven and Rancheria residents. More planning will be performed on the part of the Trinidad Rancheria and the City of Trinidad, particularly concerning water availability, however, the vote of the California Coastal Commission has moved the hotel project closer to fruition. Trinidad City Council The Trinidad City Council will meet today, Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. in Trinidad Town Hall. Among the agenda items are a resolution that celebrates the Trinidad Bay Art and Music Festival which began last weekend and continues Aug. 16, 17 and 18; consideration of updating the City’s Code of Ethics, consideration of funding sources for a proposed solar project at Town Hall, and the possibility of changing the regular council meeting dates. In other city business, the Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. and the Trinidad Trails Committee, which is still seeking a qualified resident to fill a vacancy, will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 4:30 p.m. in the

Town Hall. Westhaven Center for the Arts Bryan Radzin, Writer in Residence at Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 South Westhaven Drive, will lead a music, poetry and spoken word sharing session on Friday, Aug. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. Budding musicians and writers welcome. There is a $2 to $5 suggested donation. Call (707) 616-8649 for information or email brr5@ humboldt.edu. Artist Deborah Kallish, who has her Newspaper Nudes and other works on exhibit, will host a meet and greet reception on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. Also on view are the drawings and ceramics by Lotus Monahan. Roy King will lead a Gaia’s Love group on Sunday, Aug. 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by Song Village led by Seabury Gould from 1 to 3 p.m. Go to westhavencenter.org for more information on WCA events, art and fitness classes and workshops. Death Cafe at Trinidad Library Samantha Everette, (707) 677-3577, will lead a Death Café discussion on the second Thursday of every month at Trinidad Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. She writes: “At a Death Café, people, often strangers, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.” She adds that a “Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session, with no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action.” The next Death Café will take place on Thursday Sept. 12. Find out more at deathcafe.com/. Also coming to the library Trinidad author Glory Ralston will present a talk about her recent book, Found in the Woods, on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in Trinidad Library. Save the date! Email Patti at baycity@ sonic.net.

A ugust 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00464 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CUAGAU DESIGNS 1121 JOANNA COURT MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT ALLISON M. TAPAYA 1121 JOANNA COURT MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/ALLISON TAPAYA OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on JULY 29, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS SS DEPUTY CLERK 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00449 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAYRINA CIDERY 2775 FIELDBROOK ROAD MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT SAYRINA FARMS CA 201600810220 2775 FIELDBROOK ROAD MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY S/JESSUP MILLER OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on JULY 22, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS TN DEPUTY CLERK 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00490 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OPENMIND CREATIONS 452 HERRICK AVE. EUREKA, CA 95503 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT DILLON E. SAVAGE 452 HERRICK AVE. EUREKA, CA 95503 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/DILLON SAVAGE OWNER/OPERATOR This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on AUG. 9, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS BS DEPUTY CLERK 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00491 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE CAR WHISPERER 2040 MURRAY RD. MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 P.O. BOX 2380 MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT GREG A. LINDBERG 2040 MURRAY RD. MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/GREG A. LINDBERG OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on AUG. 9, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00485 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS CONCEPTS 362 VANCE AVE. SAMOA, CA 95564 P.O. BOX 248 SAMOA, CA 95564 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT JILL M. ROSS 1321 BAY ST. EUREKA, CA 95501 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/JILL M. ROSS OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on AUG. 5, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS KT DEPUTY CLERK 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00467 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VERANDA SOCIAL LUKEMILO DESIGN 1127 SPRING ST. ARCATA, CA 95521 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT GAGE LM SEBER 1127 SPRING ST. ARCATA, CA 95521 LYSHWERYA SEBER 1127 SPRING ST. ARCATA, CA 95521 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE S/GAGE SEBER DIRECTOR OF DESIGN AND MARKETING This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on JULY 30, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS SS DEPUTY CLERK 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00463 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE VILLAGE PLAYSCHOOL 861 KNOWLES COURT MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT SUZANNE M. NYE 861 KNOWLES COURT MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/SUZANNE NYE OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on JULY 29, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00433 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GUINEVERE’S CANDLES FLOWER CANDIES 1765 CAMELLIA DR. MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT JESSICA A. FALKENSTROM 1765 CAMELLIA DR. MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/JESSICA A. FALKENSTROM OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on JULY 15, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00439 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ELSWICK CLOTHING 1757 GRANGE ROAD MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT JAMES E. ELSWICK 1757 GRANGE ROAD MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/JAMES E. ELSWICK OWNER/OPERATOR This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on JULY 18, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00397 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ANGELICA ATELIER 1101 H ST. #2 ARCATA, CA 95521 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT JENNIFER K. HARRIS 5118 JACOBY CREEK RD. BAYSIDE, CA 95524 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/JENNIFER HARRIS OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on JUNE 25, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS SM DEPUTY CLERK 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): DR180856 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JERRY P SOUSA YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE 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.lawhelpcalifor-

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME EDDIE DEWAYNE BLEVINS II SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV190598 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: EDDIE DEWAYNE BLEVINS II to Proposed name: KINGSTON JAE BLEVINS 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 23, 2019 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: JULY 15, 2019 KELLY L. NEEL Judge of the Superior Court 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHN CHRISTOPHER HODGES CASE NO.: PR190172 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JOHN CHRISTOPHER HODGES Petition for Probate has been filed by: CAROL HODGES, AKA CAROL BALODIS, PETITIONER in the Superior Court of California, County of HUMBOLDT. The Petition for Probate requests that: CAROL HODGES, AKA CAROL BALODIS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedents will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: AUG. 22, 2019 Time: 2:00 PM Dept.: 6 Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, CA, 95501. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the petitioner: DUSTIN OWENS 310 THIRD STREET., SUITE D EUREKA, CA 95501 (707) 441-1185 7/31, 8/7, 8/14

Barry McHugh Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney R. David Ferguson, II, Civil Deputy 451 N. Government Way P.O. BOX 9000 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816-9000 Phone: (208) 446-1620 Fax: (208) 446-1621 ISM No. 6629 e-service: kc1ega1@kegov.us Attorney for Plaintiff Case No. CV28-19-1566 SUMMONS IN RE: CIVIL FORFEITURE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI BARRY MCHUGH, KOOTENAI COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, Plaintiff, vs. SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($6,000.00) OF LAWFUL U.S. CURRENCY, Defendant. NOTICE: PROPERTY IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IS THE SUBJECT OF A CIVIL FORFEITURE LAWSUIT BROUGHT BY THE ABOVENAMED PLAINTIFF. THE COURT MAY ENTER JUDGMENT AGAINST YOUR RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THIS PROPERTY WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. TO: ANNA BALTIERRA YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in order to defend your right, title or interest in the currency, named in this lawsuit, an appropriate written response must be filed with the above-designated Court at 324 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814, (208) 446-1160, within twenty-one (21) days after service of this Summons on you. If you fail to so respond, the Court may enter judgment against your right, title or interest in the currency, as demanded by the Plaintiff in the Complaint. A copy of the Complaint is sewed with this Summons. If you wish to seek the advice of or representation by an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be filed in time and other legal rights protected. An appropriate written response requires compliance with Rule 10(a)(1) and other Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure and shall also include : 1.The title and number of this case. 2. If your response is an Answer to the Complaint, it must contain admissions or denials of the separate allegations of the Complaint and other defenses you may claim. 3. Your signature, mailing address and telephone number, or the signature, mailing address and telephone number of your attorney. 4. Proof of mailing or delivery of a copy of your response to Plaintif f s attorney, as designated above. To determine whether you must pay a filing fee with your response, contact the Clerk of the above-named court. DATED this 4th day of March 2019. JIM BRANNON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 Barry McHugh Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney R. David Ferguson, II, Civil Deputy 451 N. Government Way P.O. BOX 9000 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816-9000 Phone: (208) 446-1620 Fax: (208) 446-1621 ISM No. 6629 e-service: kc1ega1@kcgov.us Case No. CV28-19-1566 SUMMONS IN RE: CIVIL FORFEITURE Attorney for Plaintiff IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI BARRY MCHUGH, KOOTENAI COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, Plaintiff, vs. SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($6,000.00) OF LAWFUL U.S. CURRENCY, Defendant. NOTICE: PROPERTY IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IS THE SUBJECT OF A CIVIL FORFEITURE LAWSUIT BROUGHT BY THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF. THE COURT MAY ENTER JUDGMENT AGAINST YOUR RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THIS PROPERTY WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. TO: BLAKE MORELAND YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in order to defend your right, title or interest in the currency, named in this lawsuit, an appropriate written response must be filed with the above-designated Court at 324 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814, (208) 446-1160, within twenty-one (21) days after service of this Summons on you. If you fail to so respond, the Court may enter judgment against your right, title or interest in the currency, as demanded by the Plaintiff in the Complaint. A copy of the Complaint is served with this Summons. If you wish to seek the advice of or representation by an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be filed in time and other legal rights protected. An appropriate written response requires compliance with Rule 10(a)(1) and other Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure and shall also include: 1.The title and number of this case. 2. If your response is an Answer to the Complaint, it must contain admissions or denials of the separate allegations of the Complaint and other defenses you may claim. 3. Your signature, mailing address and telephone number, or the signature, mailing address and telephone number of your attorney. 4. Proof of mai l ing or del ivery of a copy of your response to Plaintiffs attorney, as designated above.

To determine whether you must pay a filing fee with your response, contact the Clerk of the abovenamed court. DATED this 4th day o fMarch 2019. JIM BRANNON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONALD C. HITT CASE NO.: PR190181 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DONALD C. HITT Petition for Probate has been filed by: JOAN KAISER, PETITIONER in the Superior Court of California, County of HUMBOLDT. The Petition for Probate requests that: JOAN KAISER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedents will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as

follows: Date: AUG. 29, 2019 Time: 2:00 PM Dept.: 6 Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, CA, 95501. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the petitioner: ARTHUR NIELSEN GALE & NIELSEN 2850 HARRIS STREET EUREKA, CA 95503 (707) 269-0167 8/7, 8/14, 8/21

B3 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Matter of the: THE LOIS S. WILLSON. FAMILY TRUST created JANUARY 17, 2019 LOIS ELLEN WILLSON, AKA LOIS S. WILLSON, decedent NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, at 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, CA 95501, and mail or deliver a copy to RAYMOND REEL, TRUSTEE OF THE LOIS S. WILLSON FAMILY TRUST executed January 17, 2019, wherein the decedent was the settlor, at 2850 Harris Street, Eureka, CA 95503, within the later of 4 months after AUGUST 14, 2019 (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Probate Code §19103. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with Return receipt requested. Date: AUGUST 8, 2019 Arthur Nielsen, Attorney for the Trustee, Raymond Reel, 2850 Harris Street, Eureka, CA 95503 8/14, 8/21, 8/218

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ow many of our readers have dachshunds or doxie mixes? Our friends over at Wildberries Marketplace are celebrating their 25th anniversary this month and part of the fun will be the Wild Weiner Walk in honor of the late great Wildberries mascot Fred. All doxies and their owners are invited to participate in the event on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. in the parking lot. There will be prizes in several different categories. Come on out with your little one and strut your mutt! Several Redwood Pals dogs and shelter dogs recently attended Arts! Alive in Eureka for the opening of the dog art show Heel. The show will be up for all of August and September and is certainly worth a visit to the Studio Canvas + Clay Gallery at 233 F St. in Eureka. We had so much fun and the dogs were so well-behaved! Two standouts at the event were Finn (formerly Lumpy) and Clifford. Finn has been with Redwood Pals Rescue for a couple of months now. We originally pulled him from the shelter to hold him for an owner who was not able to have him with her at that time. Now it turns out that

she will not be able to take cue@gmail.com or leave him back. Finn is such a a clear voicemail at (707) great dog! 633-8842 if you would like He has been staying to meet him. with one of our volunteers Clifford represented the and their dog. They say shelter dogs at the Arts! Finn is easy to have around Alive event and did a fine – perfectly housebroken, job! Clifford is about 3 quiet, good with the oth- years old and wonderfully er dog and good dog-social. Clifford went company for an home for a test with volevening of reading unteer Sue in the afteror socializing. They noon before the event as an have had four dogs evening outing requires a and five kids in the sleepover also. house at one time She has three other male and everyone got dogs and Clifford’s visalong well! it was a huge success! He Finn is good on even gave the resident cat the leash and was the best plenty of room after getting behaved of all the dogs his curious nose popped… that we took to Old Town. Clifford is good on the Arts! Alive can be a little leash and very attentive to chaotic with noise, strang- his handler. ers and crowds, but he was He loves to be brushed unfazed and let everyone pet him as they passed by. He does love to be petted. He is familiar with a variety of obedience skills such as sitting to Lumpy be leashed up and the fosters say he is very responsive to train- or petted and is just all ing new skills. They are around good company. putting that to the test this He likes his soft toys and week to see if they can teach volunteers say he can carhim to tolerate nail-clip- ry several in his mouth ping, the one thing he has at once! Clifford knows not liked. Other than that “come” and “sit” and has he is nearly perfect! We nice overall manners. He think Finn is about four or is neutered, microchipped five years old. He is neu- and up to date on his vactered and up to date on his cinations. vaccinations. Please conClifford is available tact us at redwoodpalsres- through the Humboldt County Animal Shelter Humboldt Sanitation at 980 Lycoming Ave. in McKinleyville, which is Full Service Transfer Station open Monday through and Recycling Center Friday. More information All types of solid waste disposal and is available at (707) 840Certified Recycling Buy-Back Center too. 9132.

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KEET-TV is partnering with the Humboldt County Fair this Saturday afternoon to bring you the

“Stories from KEET Country: Telling you Story in Song” contest winners. Cadillac Ranch will be on the Main Stage beginning at 2 p.m. to present their rendition of the three winning songs. Join KEET-TV at the Humboldt County Fair This Saturday at 2. Let’s celebrate our stories together.

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OTTER TALK On Friday, Aug. 16, Humboldt State wildlife professor Jeff Black will give an update on “North Coast Otters: Merging Citizen Art & Science.” This free public lecture, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center, is sponsored by Friends of the Arcata Marsh. North Coast Otters will be a collection of unique pieces of otter art, which will be displayed at local businesses, festivals, galleries, schools, and other public areas. (FOAM is sponsoring a showing at the Interpretive Center.) Black OTTER ART Jeff Black with one will enlighten attendees about this intersection of of the painted otters. art, nature and science. Besides otters, Black’s reSubmitted photo search interests include Humboldt Bay waterfowl, Steller’s Jays, and raptors. The HSU River Otter Citizen Science Project has been collecting sightings of river otters from watercourses in Humboldt, Del Norte, and adjacent counties since 1999. For more information, call (707) 826-2359. TAKE A HIKE The North Group Sierra Club invites the public to an 8-mile, medium difficulty hike in the Smith River National Recreation Area on the South Kelsey National Recreation Trail on Saturday, Aug. 17. Hikers will explore a portion of the nascent Bigfoot Trail. From the trailhead just off the never-completed but well-paved G-O Road, the hike will pass Buck Creek and the Summit Valley Trail junction to Eightmile Creek and return. Giant cedars and other wonders await. Dress for sunny summer weather and a possible swim. Bad weather may cancel. Bring lunch, a hat, and water. No dogs. Carpools meet at 8 a.m. at Ray’s Valley West shopping center in Arcata. Contact leader Ned for more information at (707) 825-3652 or nedsbakery2@gmail.com.

Still looking for their forever families!

his week we'd like to shine a light on some of the kittens that have been with us the longest! Sammy, Smokey, Neville and Myrtle are known to shower affection on every visitor to the kitten room, but somehow they have yet to find their purr-fect match. All four fabulous felines are approximately 4 months old and though they are still in the height of "kittenhood," they have settled into their unique personalities and are always up for a good nap on a lap. Sammy (male) and Neville (male) are extremely loving and will often be the first to run to the door and say hello in the morning. Both boys are brown and black short-haired tabbies, but Neville is identifiable by his white legs and chest. Smokey (male) and Myrtle (female) are more independent than the other two, but they are equally charming and sweet when given even an ounce of attention.

Smokey is striking with his long black coat and Myrtle dresses to impress with her black and white Myrtle tuxedo. Please be aware that the animals featured here may have applications in the process of being reviewed. If you are interested in a specific animal, please give us a call at (707) 826PETS (7387) or come by to fill out an application. We recommend bringing your family or roommates with you to make sure it's a good fit for everyone! All of the animals at Companion Animal Foundation have been spayed/neutered, microchipped, treated for parasites, and are up to date on their vaccines.

The Hum | ‘limitless conceptualization & extreme sound’ FROM B1

earlier that day. The fair actually starts Thursday, but this sounds like a good day, including a dunk tank featuring local Supervisors somewhere near the racetrack. Horse race post time 2:07 p.m. Drifting off of tributes and back in time, at the Miniplex Wednesday, Aug. 14, it’s Action Beat, a UK noise-rock band fronted by GW Sok, a Dutch post-punk ex-The Ex, with backing from an army of guitarists and three drummers. How they will fit on the Miniplex stage? Who knows. They’re on tour with Opening Bell from NYC, home of Wall Street. Fortuna’s Car Made of Glass opens, they’re a post-grind quintet influenced by “limitless conceptualization & extreme sound.” Somehow related is the “How The West Was Whomped 10 Year Anniversary” that Wednesday up the way at The Jam with outof-towner Commodo from UK, and The Whomp All-Stars, which is

“as many DJs that we can fit on the stage.” They’ll be celebrating Psy Fi’s 30th birthday. (“This is a western-themed event. Dress up is highly encouraged.”) For the uninitiated, Whomp Wednesdays is all about bass-heavy EDM. At Outer Space Thursday, Aug. 15 (7 to 10 p.m.), an all ages show with Meernaa, a “celestial and soulful” synth band from Oakland, plus Mouth Painter, a “folk/exotica” trio Portland (with a musical saw), San(s) Kazakgascar Solo from Sacramento, described as like a “soundtrack to a cheesy ‘60s exploitation flick,” and last but not least, Humboldt’s own Mister Moonbeam, who is oh so much more than a one-man-band. Saturday at Outer Space (7-10 p.m.) Flexing, a “heavy post-punk” outfit from Corvallis and Firstwife, a noise rock solo project from Arcata. And at Blondie’s, also Saturday, it’s alt. this-and-that by locals Velvet Worms (8 p.m.) plus Sanguine Knight out of Long Beach with “retro-future vibes” (9 p.m.) and Arcata

noisiness by D3D. At Northtown Coffee that same Saturday, at 5 p.m. it’s a duo called Synergy with songster Ernest Whaley and Kent Froblom, a flautist who used to play his flute with Marla Joy at The Silver Lining back in the day. (Ah, memories…) That takes us back to Sunday Aug. 18, when the Humboldt Botanical Garden presents Music in the Garden featuring an all-star local country/blues/rock combo, The Handshakers. And that Sunday evening, there’s another Arcata Community Forest Show presented by the Outer Space folks. “Meet in the big grass field at Redwood Park by the parking lot, at the top of 14th St. at 5:30 p.m. Start walking at 6 on the Trail 1 Loop, stop along the way to be serenaded under the big trees by Oliva Awbrey, Whim, Cicada Song and Tyger Byle.” Feel free to wear flowers in your hair. See you next week.

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On Saturday, Aug 17, the Creamery Courtyard will host music from 3 to 7 p.m. Come browse the artisan shops and listen to tunes from Oyster Baes, Blood Hunny, and Sue and the

Namis and then get ready for Elemental. Saturday, Aug. 17 sees the return of the Playhouse’s signature outdoor performance spectacle Elemental, complete with giant puppets, dancers, stilt walkers, live music, and community-created paper lanterns. This free family-friendly event takes place all around the Creamery Building and features the Playhouse’s own Elemental Pageantry workshop students, Fairies from Redwood Raks, as well as professional performance artists from around Humboldt County. Meet at the Big top at 7:30 p.m. The procession begins at 8 pm. This year we are offering the people a chance to pre-order balloon lanterns, to raise money for the free

festival and for participants to take a little bit of Elemental home with them. The festivities conclude on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. with a final performance from the Flynn Creek Circus. More details on these and other events are on the web at creamerydistrict. org. Carried forward from previous years is local artist Lush Newton’s specially-commissioned outdoor art exhibit “California State Creamery; The Land of Milk and Honey.” Inspired by the 100th anniversary of the Creamery Building, the artwork showcases Newton’s unique, whimsical style in multiple oversized art pieces placed around the building, including representations of a historical

train and train station, a family of Portuguese farmers, and a special ode to Creamery Building architect Franklin Georgeson. Also continuing this year is Tim Gray’s Footfall, an audio installation created to accompany a stroll around the Creamery District. While Gray’s health prevents him from participating live in this year’s event, his perspective on the Creamery District has not changed: “The world is quite a noise-filled place, so much so that most of us screen out much of this sound. This piece is designed to envelop the listener in another aural world, an alternative universe in sound.” Footfall can be found at creameryfestival.org/footfall.