Mad River Union Sept. 25, 2019 Edition

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will specifically identify Mad RiveR Union threats. “We want to know HUMBOLDT – New what’s out there in the software will allow Hum- wild,” said Lukin. boldt County to pinpoint Board Chair Rex Bohn the vulnerabilities of its pulled the item from the cyber systems – including meeting’s consent agenthe election office’s system da, saying that he’s gotten – and guard against hack- calls from people who are ing and malware. concerned about At its SepRussian intertember 17 meetference, voter ing, the county’s fraud and hackBoard of Supering. visors took action Highlighting to guard against the stakes incyber system disvolved in proruptions. tecting cyber Rex Bohn The board systems, Bohn approved a $25,000 cy- referred to an expensive bersecurity software pur- malware disruption that chase that will be covered affected a southern Calithrough a Help America fornia county.

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“Imperial County got Tom Lukins, the coun- shut down for nine days – ty’s IT security analyst, no payments, no bills, no told supervisors that the anything,” he said. “They software will give the got a $2.5 million ransom county the ability to con- (demand) in Bitcoin, they tinually monitor cyber sys- refused to pay it and paid tems for weaknesses that $1.5 million in software would enable malicious consulting and people to interference. come in to retrieve their The county now eval- information.” uates individual servers Calling ransomware “to determine if they’re “a very, very real threat,” misconfigured or if there Bohn said that “20 counis something out of date,” ties have been hit” and so Lukins continued, adding, have “eight or nine busi“What we don’t have is nesses, locally.” the ability to take a look at Supervisor Estelle Fenthese collectively and get nell noted that the county the right reports.” was the target of an emailThe new software CYBERSECURITY A6

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of a youth-organized protest spanning 150 countries, citizens gathered en

DO SOMETHING Last Friday’s Strike for Climate saw hundreds of citizens marching to the Plaza with young people in the forefront, joining millions worldwide to demand decisive action to address climate change, global warming and sea level rise.

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Speakers decried the gulf between the magnitude of the global warming threat and decisive action by political leaders.

Struggling to be heard in the noisy rally, they linked global warming to a variety of causes, including fossil fuels, deforestation, animal agriculture, ineffective leadership, capitalism and corporate misbehavior.

Meanwhile, with public concern and support peaking, an assortment of local, state and national officials weighed in in support of the students’ action, which took place three days before the United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019 got underway. Some local leaders issued statements endorsing the Climate Strike and call to action.

The City Council last week voted unanimously to adopt a resolution supporting a Declaration of Climate Emergency.

“Arcata, like many parts of the world, is already suffering impacts of climate change in the form of droughts and increased lowland flooding,” states the resolution. “The severity of these impacts will only increase if global greenhouse gas emissions are not significantly reduced.”

“Our young people rightfully ask: ‘What good is an education that prepares students for a future that CLIMATE

Sudden downpour turns streets to rivers

BLOBBED Above, a radar image of the rain cell over Arcata. Right, the Samoa Boulevard River. Below, Weather Service stats. blob viA MiKe fUrniss; Photo by roger

masse on the Arcata Plaza last Friday to demand action on climate change.

HUMBOLDT – Weather radar apps showed a cluster of storm cells approaching the northern Humboldt Bay area last last Wednesday afternoon, and soon walkways turned into waterways throughout Arcata.

Downtown streets flooded, with water intruding into buildings and dampening floors from the Jacoby Storehouse to the Arcata Vets Hall.

City and Humboldt State facilities were stressed by the deluge, as detailed in subsequent reports.

While records weren’t broken, several were dented. The National Weather Service Office on Woodley Island in Eureka recorded 1.05 inches of rain, nearly tying a record of 1.07 inches for Sept. 17 set in 1967.

McKinleyville recorded over an inch for the day, and more than two inches fell in Arcata.

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Youth Basketball League registration opens Monday, Sept. 30 ArCAtA rECrEAtiion division

ARCATA – The City of Arcata Recreation Division announced that enrollment for the Youth Basketball League will open on Monday, Sept. 30.

Arcata Recreation’s Youth Basketball League is committed to providing a fun and safe learning environment, with program goals being active skill development and sportsmanship. The League serves youth in first through twelfth grades, and teams are grouped by grade and gender.

Beginning the week of Jan. 5, 2020, basketball teams will practice for one hour, one night a week at the Arcata Community Center located at 321 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway in Arcata. Actual practice days and times will be determined by the team coaches. Games will be played on Saturdays, beginning Saturday, January 11, 2020, to Saturday, February 29, 2020, with no game on Saturday, February 22.

Participation fees per child are $70 for Arcata residents and $81 for non-residents, and registration closes on Friday, November 22.

In addition, businesses and community members have the opportunity to become a Youth Basketball League sponsor for $225 per team. All sponsor support fees go directly toward the Arcata Youth Basketball League and assist in offsetting program costs, including team uniforms. Team sponsors’ names will appear on team uniforms and they will receive a plaque with a team picture.

Community members interesting in coaching a team are asked to call (707) 822-7091.

For more information on Youth Basketball League enrollment or to becoming a team coach or sponsor, please contact Arcata Recreation at (707) 822-7091 or visit cityofarcata.org/461/Youth-Basketball-League.

S epteMbeR 25, 2019

Help plan the Library

Water workshop set

• Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Fortuna River Lodge (1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna); Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at Arcata Library (500 Seventh St., Arcata); and Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at Eureka Library (1313 Third St., Eureka).

All community members are invited to attend and no pre-registration is needed. The library needs your guidance to be successful. Please join these important conversations.

For more information about the Community Input Meetings, call (707) 2691900 or visit the Humboldt County Library website at humlib.org.

HUMBOLDT – The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Division of Environmental Health (DEH) is hosting a water efficiency workshop to introduce recent programmatic changes regarding water saving strategies.

DEH staff will share information and answer questions about the newly adopted Waterless Toilet Systems Ordinance (Humboldt County Code Title VI, Division 1 Chapter 5) and how to obtain permits for gray water systems.

There will also be a representative from the International Cannabis Farmers Association who will present on water conservation in cannabis farming.

In addition, community residents are encouraged to participate in a group discussion on residential and outdoor water conservation methods.

The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the UC Cooperative Extension located at 5630 S. Broadway in Eureka.

For information, call DEH at (707)-445-6215.

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HUMBOLDT – The Humboldt County Library is currently working on developing a strategic plan to ensure that the libraries are serving our communities effectively and they want to hear from you.

As the role of the 21st century library changes rapidly, connection to and input from the communities libraries serve are the most important tools to determine where to go and how to get there. Your input and advice is needed to identify how the library can change and improve!

The Humboldt County Library will hold three Community Input Meetings:

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DAISY IS DONE After 20 years, downtown antique and bric-a-brac shop Daisy Drygoods is closing.

“It’s time,” said proprietor Mary Anderson. The shop at at 959 H St. was formerly Eureka Books, and before that, a coffee house and back in the 1800s, a general store.

All of the store’s oldtime doodads, including wasp nests, is 20 percent off.

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BUMPERS MEET The McKinleyville Low Vision Support group “The Bumpers” invites the public to the group’s September meeting, Monday, sept. 30, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Azalea Hall 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. The group will hear from Amber Carroll, director of the Well Connected telephone community program that offers activities, education, support groups, and friendly conversation over the phone or online. In the meantime to ask any question about The Bumpers group or questions on living independently with vision loss contact Doug at (707) 839-0588 or dougdrose@suddenlink.net.

ARCATA COMMUNITY FOREST WORKDAY This Saturday, Sept. 28’s Arcata Community Forest workday will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude with lunch sometime between noon and 1 p.m. It will focus on preparation of trails for the winter rains (cleaning bridges, steps, and water bars) and doing some repair to a section of Trail 15 that experi-

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enced some damage during recent logging. Volunteers will divide into teams in order to cover a good portion of the Community Forest trails with special focus on the South Fork of Janes Creek Trail, the bridges and steps on Trails 1 and 2, and the work on 15. Volunteers will meet at the Diamond Drive trailhead at 9 a.m., about a mile up Diamond Drive from the north end of L.K. Wood Boulevard. Director of Environmental Services Mark Andre has been asked to address the volunteers for the first 15 minutes to talk about logging in the Community Forest, a few specifics about selective logging and the responsibility for repair.

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1690 REENACTMENT Pirate Sword Play Instructor Matthew Kind.

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ARCATA – – The City of Arcata Recreation Division is excited to offer a new class for children and adults called, “Pirate Sword Play” beginning in October.

Pirate Sword Play is a martial art featuring multifaceted skills and knowledge applicable to any age. It offers great mental stimulation, creative expression and physical activity.

This class will model itself after the life of a pirate in 1690. Life onboard a ship or on a pirate isle will be the settings for melees and games. Using role-play and sword play together will create more diversified challenges, making this pirate crew reenactment a one-of-akind experience.

Classes will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the D Street Neighborhood Center, located at 1301 D St. An intergenerational class for participants age 9 years and up will be offered on Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. A class for adults age 18 years and older will be offered on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.

Participants may enroll for a monthly fee of $30 for Arcata residents and $41 for non-residents. Drop-in classes are also available for a $10 fee per class. Class equipment will be provided.

To register for Pirate Sword Play, visit cityofarcata. org or call (707) 822-7091. To register in-person, please visit the Recreation Office, located at 736 F St. in Arcata.

VETS HALL OKTOBERFEST American Legion Auxiliary Unit 254 holds its Third Annual Oktoberfest at the Arcata Veterans Memorial Building, 1425 J St., Saturday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. Celebrate the Fall harvest with some beer, songs, and food, food, and more food in the Vets Hall’s remodeled Canteen. The event includes a German Feast, bands, pool, shuffleboard, karaoke and a raffle.

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WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN The Historical Sites Society of Arcata (HSSA) held its annual Vintage Clothing and Collectibles Sale Saturday at Phillips House Museum, Seventh and Union streets. Above left, customer Wendy Linderborg bought toys for her grandchildren’s toy corner. Above middle, Tasha Babich, Gillen Martin and Maya Makino made retro selections. Above right, HSSA Treasurer Carolyn Otis tallied proceeds. Right, Phillips House kitchen. Below, Madison Hazen is an HSU senior who works for the HSSA. She’s worked the Phillips House sale before and says it’s always a lot of fun. arcatahistory. org Photos by Dajonea Robinson | Union

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Sierra Club magazine dubs Humboldt State a ‘cool school’ Humboldt State univerSity

HUMBOLDT STATE – For the second consecutive year, Humboldt State University lived up to its green reputation by being named #81 in the Sierra Club magazine’s annual ranking of eco-savvy colleges.

Earning top marks in curriculum and waste management, HSU is among

282 best “Cool Schools” for sustainability and environmental conservation.

For the past 13 years, colleges in the United States and Canada have been invited to participate in Sierra’s annual contest.

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& Rating System) ranking of 2.0 or higher in the past three years. In 2017, HSU earned a STARS gold rating for its sustainability programs.

Sierra then compares the STARS rankings to data from each college on environmental practices, energy usage, and their commitment to sustainability on everything from cafeteria compost to campus activism.

HSU showed strong marks across the board. The University topped #7 Colby College in waste manage-

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HSU also earned higher than average scores in food and dining and research.

From s t u dent-led initiatives and curriculum to campus organizations and projects, HSU has demonstrated a long-standing commitment

to environmental responsibility.

For example, hundreds of courses incorporate issues related to sustainability, and many majors include a focus on the environment or social responsibility.

In 1987, students created the Graduation Pledge of

Social and Environmental Responsibility, which has been used by more than 100 universities worldwide.

In 2012, HSU became the first public university in California to stop selling single-use plastic water bottles.

The student-run Campus Center for Appropriate Technology is an eco-demonstration home and the Humboldt Energy Independence Fund supports student-designed energy-efficiency upgrades across campus.

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September 25, 2019

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FOREST FOUNDERS Humboldt State President Tom Jackson, R.H. “Red” Emmerson and Professor Emeritus Ken Fulgham at the Jacoby Creek Forest celebration. Klh | Union

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MAKING A MARK Mayor Brett Watson, Environmental Services Director Mark Andre, City Manager Karen Diemer and Humboldt State President Tom Jackson.

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Humboldt State acquires a Jacoby Creek Forest

Mark Andre named a Distinguished HSU Alum

from state and federal agencies (see story, right).

The forest is along Jacoby Creek about eight miles and a 25-minute drive from campus. It borders sections of Arcata’s Jacoby Creek Forest, which is part of the larger community forest, and it encompasses a large portion of the Jacoby Creek watershed. The City of Arcata is also adding 83 acres to its portion of the forest.

The area includes extensive stands of second-growth Redwoods as well as old-growth Cedar.

It is important habitat for a variety of species including the northern spotted owl, bald eagle, Pacific fisher, and red-legged frog, and it is important for the health of downstream species including coho salmon and chinook.

Once HSU receives the property, it will be permanently protected from conversion to any non-forestry uses.

ARCATA – Thursday, Arcata’s Director of Environmental Servies Mark Andre was honored as a Distinguished Forever Humboldt - Alumni and was also recognized for his efforts to acquire 967 acres of public forest in the Jacoby Creek watershed. Some 884 acres of the forest was given to Humboldt State University to be used to enhance academic programs including Geology, Fisheries, Environmental Sciences & Management, Wildlife, Native American Studies, Anthropology, Forestry, Soils, Recreation Management and more.

Mark Andre (’79, Natural Resources Planning & Interpretation) is the director of Environmental Services for the City of Arcata and a registered Professional Forester. In this role, Mark overseas Arcata’s environmental programs, natural resources, parks and recreation, community forest, wildlife areas, and public utilities.

Andre manages an annual budget of $19 million and a staff of 40 full-time and 50 part-time employees. Because of Mark’s efforts the Arcata Community Forest, established in 1955, has grown considerably. He has worked closely with Humboldt State to allow use of the forest not just for field trips but also for research by faculty and students. The forest is nationally considered as a model community forest.

Andre recently helped lead the acquisition of 967 acres of public forest in the Jacoby Creek watershed, of which 884 acres will be given to HSU. He worked to secure a $1.7 million donation from the property owner (R.H. Emmerson & Son) and grant funds from several sources, including $1.75 million from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, $800,000 from CAL FIRE Climate Investment Fund, $230,000 from the California Resources Agency, $1.72 million from the Wildlife Conservation Board, and $45,000 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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D STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER – Humboldt State and City of Arcata officials plus community members gathered last Thursday, Sept. 19 to celebrate HSU’s acquisition of the Humboldt State University Jacoby Creek Forest.

At nearly 900 acres, theforest offers exciting new opportunities for teaching, research, and outreach education.

Present were an array of contributors to the effort, including HSU President Tom Jackson, Jr., Former HSU President Rollin Richmond, Environmental Services Director Mark Andre, Red Emmerson of R.H. Emmerson & Son and many others.

The University is receiving the 884-acre forest for research and field experiences. The effort is possible due to a generous donation from R.H. Emmerson & Son LLC, as well as major grants

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mary of Arcata damage, but that “we continue to respond and review damage. The major areas are H Street, 10th Street, 4th and Fifth and Grant. Our reports show two inches in just over an hour which would classify this as a 100 year event – albeit very short duration.”

Diemer said the wastewater treatment system came through the surge without trouble.

“We had no sewer upsets, but our First Street lift station did turn on which diverts heavy wastewater flows direct to the treatment plant, which is a signal that the collection system piping was at capacity,” she said.

The average intake at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Diemer said, is 1.0 to 1.3 million gallons per day. On Wednesday some 2.165 million gallons came through.

Rainfall was wildly variable in Arcata, she said. Just 1.1 inches of rain fell on the wastewater treat-

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ment plant Wednesday while other areas received over 2 inches.

Jeanne Rynne, Humboldt State associate vice president of Facilities Management, summarized HSU’s impacts in a memo to staff.

She said her staff was on site “well into the evening” addressing issues, and expected more due to seepage.

A summary of water-related impact sies included: • Gist Hall – computer lab 215 and 1st floor • Theatre Arts – stage and several offices • Toddler Room at Childcare Center – flooded • Science B – Rooms 133 and 135 • Science A, third floor connecting corridor – ceiling flooded, shut off power to prevent further damage to light fixtures and structure, power restored after water subsided • Science A entry way • Facilities Maintenance – major flooding in front parking

area, blocked egress from front door, water level approximately 12 inches above threshold after sandbags placed • Rec and Wellness Center – minor flooding at entry way • SBS – leak in hallway at west stairwell • Natural Resources – minor water infiltration at lower level • SERC – minor water infiltration at Rooms 103 and 206 • Jenkins Hall – minor ponding at lower level • UC Mechanical Room – minor ponding • Nelson Hall – minor ponding at air handling/mechanical room • Housing – 2 flooded rooms in Cypress, residents relocated • Founders Hall, minor ponding at elevator machine room, ¼ inch standing water at mechanical rooms and transformer room • Redwood Bowl – drain at west bleachers adjacent to concrete wall plugged, flooding of adjacent track area subsided as of 6:40 p.m.

RED DAWN ON THE LAWN The Plaza was ablaze with red flags and banners during the recent Arts! Arcata and Strike for Climate events. The Party for Socialism and Liberation is a working-class socialist political party, consisting of leaders and activists from many different struggles, founded to promote the movement for revolutionary change, according to Nathaniel McGuigan. “Our mission is to link the everyday struggles of oppressed and exploited people to the fight for a new world,” he said.

Above left, a citizen, Erik Yamho Ahqha Rydberg and McGuigan with flags of Venezuela, the U.S.S.R. and People’s republic of China. Below left, Rydberg addresses climate change demonstrators, advocating socialism for dealing with environmental issues. pslweb. org/contact, pslweb.org/join Photos by Matt Filar and bob doran | Union

The incredible halsTeads ECO HEROES Ted and Pam Halstead, with Third District Supervisor Mike Wilson, above, were honored by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Sept, 21 for their “incredible magnitude of hard work” for years of cleaning up environmentally troubled areas along Humboldt Bay and the Samoa Peninsula, and participating in Coastal Cleanup Day. Liscom Slough is another longtime beneficiary of the Halsteads’ selfless labors, and the two are also active with PacOut Green Team. sUbMitted Photos

Water savings urged City of aRCata

ARCATA – The City of Arcata is asking Arcata residents to conserve water while Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District makes scheduled improvements today, Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District supplies Arcata with water, and they have scheduled valve replacements work at their facility on 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.

Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District would have been able to provide water to Arcata in the

case of an extreme emergency.

While their work is being completed on Wednesday, Sept. 25, they will not have that capability.

The City is encouraging residents to conserve water to maintain an adequate water supply and ensure fire protection reserves during this shutdown period.

Water customers may notice a small decrease in water pressure along with a slight increase in chlorine residual in their water during this time.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to community members.

For more information, please call (707) 825-2129.

THIS IS A BRIEF The City of Arcata will provide complimentary sandbags to Arcata residents, while supplies last. To prevent flood damage this rainy season, visit the City’s Corporation Yard, located at 600 South G Street to pick up free, prefilled sandbags. When the prefilled sandbags run out, sand and bags will be provided to those who wish to make their own. For more information, please call the Streets and Utilities Division at (707) 825-2129.

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The many ways that scammers attempt to trick you and steal $$ ArcAtA Police DePArtment

ARCATA – In light of recent activity, the Arcata Police Department would like to make the public aware of on-line and phone based frauds circulating in our community.

Scams come in many different varieties and through various sources such as text messages, emails, on-line advertisements, direct calls or even a stranger asking to use your cell phone.

They generally consist of the perpetrator offering a major prize or gift requiring minor payment and personal information, threatening prosecution for crimes if money is not received, sending an alert that one’s Social Security number has been compromised, offering a home for rent that is not their own, or borrowing your phone to access your money transfer applications or other private data.

In order to steal a victim’s identity, the scammer will often request the victim to fill out an application divulging personal data and to return it via email, or will simply ask the victim to relay their personal information over the phone or through a text message.

No legitimate business should ever ask for personal information such as Social Security numbers,

date of birth or bank account information to be transmitted via email or text. No legitimate law-enforcement entity will ever ask you for money in lieu of prosecution.

Be cautious of rentals listed at a price point that is too good to be true, where the poster is not available to show the property, or cannot provide photos of the interior, or notes there is no reason to contact the real estate or property management agency.

All of these are attempts to steal your personal data.

The bottom line is, never give money or personal information to unverified sources.

If you are the victim of or suspect a local scam, please contact the Arcata Police Department at (707) 822-2424, or the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where the fraud is occurring.

Many of these crimes originate overseas and can be difficult for local law enforcement to prosecute.

International frauds can be reported to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx.

For additional information on current scams, you can access the Better Business Bureau’s online Scam Tracker feature bbb.org/article/news-releases/16758bbb-tip-phishing-scams.

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based hacking attempt during the 2016 election. Kelly Sanders, the county’s registrar of voters, said the county interacts with the state on cybersecurity threats and her staff has “gone through some pretty extensive training on what to look for.”

Also at the meeting, the county’s Sacramento-based legislative analysts, Karen Lange and Paul Yoder, reported on the year’s statehouse actions and those expected in the near future.

Lange told supervisors that the state budget includes about $500 million in new funding for homelessness reduction services.

It will be split up between cities, counties and “continuum of care” service providers. Lange said counties will get $175 million, with the allocations based on each county’s Point in Time Count of homeless residents.

“This is going to be an issue you’ll be hearing a lot about in the coming months,” she continued.

Briefing supervisors on upcoming legislation, Yoder said the state will advance a $15 billion “mega-bond” for K through 12 and higher education school funding.

He described it as “the biggest single bond ever in the state’s history.”

It will be on the ballot of the state’s March primary.

Yoder also reported that the state’s budget scenario continues to be positive, with $20 billion in reserves and revenues “continuing to come in over projections month after month after month.”

He said considering that, “Maybe there’s a little bit less for counties to worry about” when Governor Gavin Newsom presents his budget proposal on January 10.

Child and adolescent mental health discussed two feAtHerS nAtive AmericAn fAmily ServiceS

LOLETA – Two Feathers Native American Family Services in conjunction with Stanford Psychiatry’s Center for Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing, are hosting a one-day conference on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bear River Community Center, 266 Keisner Rd. in Loleta.

International, national and local leaders in child and adolescent mental health will be discussing their research and work.

Topics will include school mental health, school-based suicide prevention, youth opiate use prevention and law and education.

Participating partners include the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District, Northern Humboldt Union High School District and United Indian Health Services.

Register by calling (707) 839-1933 or by emailing: admin@twofeathers-nafs.org.

There is no charge to attend but there is limited seating so reserve your space early.

For more information visit twofeathers-nafs.org or Facebook/twofeathersnafs.

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Read HSU’s comprehensive Clery Act crime report HumbolDt StAte

HUMBOLDT STATE – Humboldt State University has released its annual crime report for incidents in 2018 under a federal law known as the Clery Act. Enacted in 1990, The Clery Act requires colleges and universities that receive federal funding to disclose campus safety information. The law also imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

For the 23 campuses in the California State University system, the report, which includes

statistics for the last three years, reveals crimes that were reported on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by CSU, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

The report also provides institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

According to HSU statistics, there were four reported rapes on

campus last year—down from five in 2017.

Other findings for 2018 include: ● 141 disciplinary referrals for drug law violations ● 0 illegal weapons arrests ● 12 burglaries ● No reported cases of murder or manslaughter (negligent and non-negligent) “HSU is committed to providing a safe environment for our students, employees, and visitors,” says University President Tom Jackson, Jr., in the report. “We share this information in a spirit of openness and

with a deep commitment to supporting a safe environment for teaching, learning, and living.”

The report also lists HSU security awareness resources such as the ResLife Handbook, Campus Health & Safety Program, Women’s Self-Defense Class, and CHECK IT—HSU’s innovative prevention program aimed at creating conversations about ways students can disrupt and respond in the moment to violence they may witness.

Learn more about the Clery Act on the UPD website, police.humboldt.edu.

Strangelings boldly break with tradition, reason • Friday, August 30 10 a.m. When a man with a blue “wrap” on his head was found lingering upstairs in a downtown building where he weren’t spoze’ta be, he proposed an interim solution: to strike the person who found him with a chair.

11:51 a.m. Another household furnishing was conscripted to resolve a disagreement when a mother-daughter conflict briefly saw mom charge her spawn with a lamp.

12:49 p.m. While no one disputes the erotic potential of a red Chevy Blazer parked in a Valley West golden arches parking lot, the two making whoopee inside were deemed a threat to propriety, given the presence of children.

2:23 p.m. A man in stylishly matching green shorts and shirt ensemble sharpened a knife on a wire attached to a stop sign on Alliance Road, which gave a passerby pause in that school was soon to let out and students would be walking past the brazen bladesman and his gleaming slicer.

4:14 p.m. Just prior to his call descending into unintelligible gibberish, a man was able to relate a story about leaving his wallet with $400 in $50 bills inside on top of something called a “phone booth” at the transit center, and some hairy guy stealing it.

• Saturday, August 31 12:15 a.m.

A sudden and unexplained paroxysm of door slamming engulfed Valley West Boulevard.

12:09 p.m. Relentless beeping of unknown origin transformed I Street into a brain-pummeling land of ceaseless sine-wave bursts.

4:03 p.m. From a rooftop at the end of Lewis Avenue, summertime funsters – at least one of them without benefit of clothing – “shot” golf balls out into the neighborhood via some unspecified naked-person technology.

8:13 p.m. Someone smeared epoxy on a car’s windshield, either on Beverly Way or at a Sunny Brae supermarket.

• Sunday, September 1 12:54 p.m. The rationale for flamboyant wielding of a machete in a carport may never wholly understood, but it

must have been impressive to the resident’s cats and dogs.

7:21 p.m. A semi-clad couple succumbed to the irresistible sexy-time vibe of a Seventh Street bank ATM, giving an alarmed passerby a convincing impression of friskiness in progress in nearby shrubbery. However, the extent of the erotic misadventure was overbilled.

11:39 p.m. A woman with a leopard-print bag huddled in a Plaza alcove, threatening to cut passersby in half.

• Monday, September 2 10:24 a.m. A man in a downtown store’s parking lot busied himself breaking glass and rummaging through garbage.

1:51 p.m. A woman went into an H Street business, yelled at employees, stole paper and then went back outside to suck on a pacifier. Throughout the episode, the bizarreness of her behavior left no one involved with any memory of her attire.

2:56 p.m. A four- to five-dog pack of pooches went after a man outside a Plaza liquor store, with subsequent calls to police describing a battle between humans over the dogs. When police arrived, the growly scrappers had dissipated.

7:41 p.m. A car parked like the wind in Valley West, straining the limits of machine and man in terms of how much noise each could make in a hamburger stand’s parking lot. As the car’s alarm yelped robotically, a man on a bicycle serenaded the ailing vehicle with top-volume analog screechery. He then rode away, wind in his hair, shifting and drifting.

9:57 p.m. After a spasm of road ragery, an aggrieved driver followed their newfound highway foe to Hallen Drive to circle, stare and glare, with little cartoon daggers shooting out of their eyes at the other person.

10:01 p.m. Whether in celebration or conflict, a pair of men in Coombs Court honked a car horn and yelled with or at each other.

• Tuesday, September 3 6:53 a.m. His orange beard might have correlated with a cheery, colorful attitude or at a minimum some kind

Felon arrested with stolen gun ArcAtA Police DePArtment

ARCATA – On Monday, Sept. 16 at about 10:35 p.m., an Arcata Police Officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation on Giuntoli Lane near Boyd Road.

During the traffic stop, the driver was determined to be driving on a suspended drivTriston er’s license.

Crossland As the officer continued to investigate, the officer discovered the driver had a loaded .380 caliber Ruger LCP firearm in his pants pocket.

During a search of the vehicle, incident to the driver’s arrest, the officer located heroin and drug paraphernalia.

The firearm located on the driver was later determined to have been stolen out of Lodi, Calif.

The driver, Triston Crossland, 34 years old of Eureka, was arrested on the following charges: • 29800(a)(1) PC - Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon • 25400(a)(2) PC - Possession of a Firearm in Public • 25850(a) PC - Convicted Felon Carrying a Loaded Firearm on his/her Person • 11370.1(a) H&S - Possession of a Controlled Substance While Armed • 25850(c)(2) PC - Possession of a Stolen Firearm • 22810(a) PC - Convicted Felon in Possession of Pepperspray • 11350(a) H&S - Possession of Heroin • 14601.1(a) VC - Driving on a Suspended License Crossland was booked and lodged at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on the above charges.

of mercenary Ronald McDonald-like industrial jollity. But no. The Valley West man’s facial clown wig masked a sad, even surly visage that made noises indicating a willingness to fight someone as though it’s their fault he looks so much like a moldy pumpkin.

11:42 a.m. Someone left their nice car with a custom paint job with the bluegreen fade down the side out front of a G Street business and nipped inside for five or 10 minutes. And left the keys in the car. Like antibodies, the seething slurry of slithy toves that floods Arcata’s streets swiftly engulfed the vehicle, and it was gone.

10:24 p.m. A man who’d already stolen a tip jar from a Community Park health club was back, brazenly showering at the place whose workers he’d cheated. He was shown the door and told never to return.

• Wednesday, September 4 1:31 p.m. An Alliance Road resident reported a man banging on her door and then rolling around on the grass outside.

The knock and roller was arrested.

9:39 p.m. A loose pig in a Janes Road yard eluded execution because rather than leave it with a friendly stranger, the Sheriff’s Office was summoned.

• Thursday, September 5 5:26 a.m. A bacchanal of bibulants glugged breakfast beverages out behind the library, a secluded parking lot tidepool teeming with libertine indulgence and sporadic pooping.

7:54 p.m. An Alliance Roader lines his yard with traffic cones to keep cars from parking on the grass, or did. He happened to notice a neighbor collecting the cones and deconstructing his perky palisade, and asked why.

Because, the neighbor said, they were “ugly.” Ordered to restore the cone zone, neighbor-guy complied. But later, the ragtag roadside rampart mysteriously disappeared altogether.

• Friday, September 6 6:28 p.m. A tattooed man in a classic white t-shirt was said to be wounded and on fire between a Northtown market and motel.

Police were asked to check in and see how all that was going for him.

6:28 p.m. At the same location, compounding the madness of the moment was a man in a wheelchair imploring passersby for water and food.

Two die in armored truck crash on SR299 cAliforniA HigHwAy PAtrol

SR299 – On Wednesday, Sept. 18 at about 11:45 a.m., the Humboldt Area CHP was notified of a two vehicle collision on SR299, just west of the Willow Creek area.

Emergency personnel responded to the scene and located a westbound 2010 Chevrolet armored truck had collided with an eastbound Mazda Sedan, causing fatal injuries to the driver and passenger of the Mazda. The armored truck driver, 35-year-old Bradley Huss of Redding, received minor injuries as a result of this collision.

Both the driver and the passenger of the Mazda are foreign nationals and their identifications are being withheld pending

notification of next of kin by the Humboldt County Coroner’s office.

A preliminary investigation indicates that the driver of the Mazda, traveling eastbound on SR-299 at an unsafe speed for the wet roadway conditions, lost control and traveled into the westbound lane where it was struck by the armored truck.

Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in this collision.

The CHP Humboldt Area Office is continuing to investigate this collision and asks anyone who may have information to contact the Humboldt Area CHP Office at (707) 822-5981 or send an email to humboldt_area.humboldt_area@chp.ca.gov.

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Free signs encourage respect HUMBOLDT – The Humboldt County Human Rights Commission is a volunteer 15-member group, appointed by and informing the Board of Supervisors on local issues.

Our mission is to promote respectful, compassionate relations among all persons, and to advocate for peace, health, safety and the general welfare.

Last year, a member of the commission noted that some local retail folks were exhibiting the common sign saying they “reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.” While the intent may be understandable, the meaning of the words is different.

Asked if this meant that the business owner reserved the right to refuse service to black Americans, or LGBTQ persons they would invariably say no, “not those people.” MAGA hats not OK in Arcata? Vote blue hats not OK in Fortuna?

With these variables in mind, the Commission acted to produce professionally printed and laminated

Nuke the gophers Pouring gasoline down a hole is not only ineffective in killing gophers, tossing a match in will not produce a loud boom.

v LETTER McKinleyville gophers are much to shrewd and resilient to fall for such amateur tactics and you’d be lucky to get a minor poof from five gallons.

For the desired results, I prefer nuking them.

Robb Willis McKinleyville v Sign your letter to the Mad River Union with a real name and a city of origin, plus a phone number (which won’t be published) for identity verification and send it to opinion@ madiverunion.com.

LEGAL NOTICE - PARA INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL, VISITE EL SITIO WEB.

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION IN RE: PG&E CORPORATION, - AND PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, DEBTORS.

Bankruptcy Case No. 19-30088 (DM) Chapter 11(Lead Case) (Jointly Administered) NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR FILING PROOFS OF CLAIM IN CHAPTER 11 CASES

TO ALL PERSONS WITH CLAIMS AGAINST ANY DEBTOR SET FORTH BELOW: NAME OF DEBTOR AND LAST FOUR DIGITS OF FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PG&E Corporation (4914) (“PG&E Corp.”)

CASE NUMBER 19-30088 (DM)

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (2640) (the “Utility”) 19-30089 (DM)

signs welcoming all persons with the understanding that behavior is key.

“Welcome – safe respectful behavior is required here.” It is hoped merchants will find such a sign is something they wish to post, rather than some more negatively worded signs, establishing an objective, uniform standard of behavior, upon which a merchant may validly need to protect, and not serve.

With an initial printing of 100 signs, the commission will make these signs available to any interested

merchants, in any language requested. Already in place in libraries, some bars and restaurants, and public agency offices, these signs are now available at no cost, thanks to a generous grant from the McLean Foundation. All the commission asks is, that if you request a sign, please use it.

The commission believes that if you misbehave, right, left, or rainbow, you should expect to be called out.

These signs represent fair notice to all equally.

For more information, call (707) 268-2548.

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CITY OF ARCATA NOTICE OF ARCATA PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING FOR LAND USE CODE AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH A MOBILEHOME PARK EXCLUSIVE OVERLAY ZONE Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 736 F Street, Arcata NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Arcata Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Arcata City Hall, 736 F St. to consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Land Use Code text and map amendments to establish a mobilehome park exclusive zone implemented through an overlay to existing mobilehome parks. The new zoning overlay would require that all mobilehome parks on which the overlay is applied remain in operation as mobilehome parks unless the City determines through a public hearing procedure that the park could change or cease use as a mobilehome park. Staff will recommend the overlay zone be applied to the Town and Country Mobilehome Village, Lazy J Ranch, Valley West Manufactured Home Community, Arcata Mobilehome Park, and Sandpiper Mobilehome Park.

The zoning would restrict use on these sites to mobilehome park and accessory uses.

PROJECT TYPE: Land Use Code Text and Map Amendment.

ENVIRONMENTAL: This ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The proposed amendments establish process to change or end the use of existing mobilehome parks. The amended regulation does not result in a physical change to the environment. The amendment would incentivize maintaining existing conditions, which are the baseline conditions for environmental review. Any physical change to the environment that occurs as a result of the project level implementation of the new regulation would require independent and separate environmental analysis. The amendments clearly do not have the potential for causing an effect on the environment. Therefore, the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act according to the common sense rule that there is no possibility the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that anyone desiring to present testimony regarding said project may do so prior to or at the public hearing noticed herein.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the information regarding the proposed project and environmental determination may be reviewed at the Community Development Department at Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, Arcata on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., or by phone: 707-822-5955. Contact person: David Loya, Community Development Director.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to §1094.5 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, “If you challenge City action on a proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the hearing body at, or prior to, the public hearing(s).”

Published on September 25, 2019, 1/8 page ad in the Mad River Union Posted on September 19, 2019, at City Hall and every mobilehome park included in the zone or not

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California (the “Bankruptcy Court”) has entered an order (the “Bar Date Order1”) establishing October 21, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (Prevailing Pacific Time) (the “Bar Date”) as the last date and time for each (i) person, as defined in section 101(41) of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”), including, without limitation, all Fire Claimants (as defined below), Wildfire Subrogation Claimants (as defined below), and Customers (as defined below), and (ii) governmental unit (as defined in section 101(27) of the Bankruptcy Code, collectively, the “Governmental Units”) to file a proof of claim (each a “Proof of Claim”) in respect of a prepetition claim (as defined in section 101(5) of the Bankruptcy Code), including, for the avoidance of doubt, all secured claims and priority claims against either of the abovelisted debtors (collectively, the “Debtors”).

The Bar Date and the procedures set forth below for filing Proofs of Claim apply to all claims against the Debtors that arose before January 29, 2019 (the “Petition Date”), the date on which the Debtors commenced cases under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (the “Chapter 11 Cases”).

1. WHO MUST FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM You MUST file a Proof of Claim to vote on a chapter 11 plan filed by the Debtors or to share in distributions from the Debtors’ bankruptcy estates if you have a claim that arose before the Petition Date, and it is not one of the types of claims described in Section 5 below. Claims based on acts or omissions of the Debtors that occurred before the Petition Date must be filed on or before the Bar Date, even if such claims are not now fixed, liquidated or certain or did not mature or become fixed, liquidated or certain before the Petition Date.

Under section 101(5) of the Bankruptcy Code and as used in this notice, the word “claim” means a right to (a) payment, whether such right is reduced to judgment, liquidated, unliquidated, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, legal, equitable, secured, or unsecured; or (b) an equitable remedy for breach of performance if such breach gives rise to a right to payment, whether such right to an equitable remedy is reduced to judgment, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, secured, or unsecured.

2. WHAT TO FILE A. Claimants other than Holders of Fire Claims.

The Debtors have prepared a Proof of Claim form for use by claimants in these Chapter 11 Cases other than Fire Claimants and Wildfire Subrogation Claimants (the “Standard Proof of Claim Form”). If your claim is listed on the schedules of assets and liabilities filed by the Debtors (collectively, the “Schedules”), you will receive in the mail a Standard Proof of Claim Form that sets forth the amount of your claim as listed on the Schedules, if applicable, the specific Debtor against which the claim is scheduled, and whether the claim is scheduled as “disputed,” “contingent,” or “unliquidated.”

You will receive a different Standard Proof of Claim Form for each claim listed in your name on the Schedules. You may utilize the Standard Proof of Claim Form(s) you receive from the Debtors to file your claim. Additional Standard Proof of Claim Forms and instructions may be obtained at (a) the website established by the Debtors’ Court-approved claims and noticing agent, Prime Clerk LLC (“Prime Clerk”), located at https://restructuring.primeclerk.com/pge (the “Case Website”) or (b) the Bankruptcy Court’s website located at www.uscourts.gov/forms/bankruptcy-forms.

All Proof of Claim Forms must be signed by the claimant or an authorized agent of the claimant. It must be written in English and the amount, if known, must be denominated in United States currency (using the exchange rate, if applicable, as of the Petition Date). You also should attach to your completed Proof of Claim any documents on which the claim is based (if voluminous, attach a summary) or an explanation as to why the documents are not available.

Your Proof of Claim Form must not contain complete social security numbers or taxpayer identification numbers (include only the last four (4) digits), a complete birth date (include only the year), the name of a minor (include only the minor’s initials), or a financial account number (include only the last four (4) digits of such account number).

IF YOU ARE ASSERTING A CLAIM AGAINST MORE THAN ONE DEBTOR, SEPARATE PROOFS OF CLAIM MUST BE FILED AGAINST EACH SUCH DEBTOR AND YOU MUST IDENTIFY ON YOUR PROOF OF CLAIM THE SPECIFIC DEBTOR AGAINST WHICH YOUR CLAIM IS ASSERTED AND THE CASE NUMBER OF THAT DEBTOR’S BANKRUPTCY CASE (SEE ABOVE).

B. Fire Claimants and Wildfire Subrogation Claimants Pursuant to the Bar Date Order, and all matters related thereto, (a) any claim (as such term is defined in section 101(5) of the Bankruptcy Code) related to or in any way arising from the wildfires that occurred in Northern California prior to the Petition Date (January 29, 2019) (the “Northern California Fires”),2 including any claim held by a Wildfire Subrogation Claimant, is referred to herein as a “Fire Claim”; (b) any person or entity, including any Governmental Unit, holding a Fire Claim (other than a Wildfire Subrogation Claimant) is referred to herein as a “Fire Claimant”; and (c) any insurance carrier having made payments to their insureds for any damages arising out of or relating to a Fire Claim, or any other party who has acquired by assignment or otherwise obtained an interest in a claim arising out or related to such payments, is referred to herein as a “Wildfire Subrogation Claimant”.

If you (or, in the case of a wrongful-death claim, the estate you represent) believe you have a claim against either of the Debtors for personal injury or wrongful death, property damage, or other loss or liability in any way relation to or resulting from the Northern California Fires, you or your authorized agent or attorney MUST file a Proof of Claim for your Fire Claim prior to the Bar Date in accordance with the instructions in this notice. Proof of Claim forms for Fire Claimants (a “Fire Claimant Proof of Claim Form”) and Wildfire Subrogation Claimants (a “Wildfire Subrogation Claimant Proof of Claim Form” and, together with the Fire Claimant Proof of Claim Form, the “Fire Proof of Claim Forms”) are available at the Case Website. Substantially all of the information requested in the applicable Fire Proof of Claim Form must be provided. All timely filed Fire Proof of Claim Forms shall be deemed filed against both PG&E Corp. and the Utility.

You or your authorized agent or attorney MUST file a Proof of Claim on account of your Fire Claim even if you may be included in, or represented by, a purported class action, class suit, class Proof of Claim, or similar representative action filed against the Debtors with respect to your Fire Claim. You may but are not required to attach supporting documentation to your Fire Proof of Claim Form. Please be advised, except as otherwise provided in the Bar Date Order, if supporting documentation is attached by any claimant to a Fire Proof of Claim Form, such supporting documentation will be publicly available as a part of such claimant’s Fire Proof of Claim Form.

3. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CUSTOMERS If you are a residential or non-residential customer of the Debtors (each a “Customer”) and you believe you have a claim against the Debtors relating to the period prior to the Petition Date, you MUST file a Standard Proof of Claim Form by the Bar Date. Customers are not required to file proofs of claim for ordinary and customary refunds, overpayments, billing credits, deposits or similar billing items.

4. WHEN AND WHERE TO FILE All Proofs of Claim (including any proofs of claims of Fire Claimants, Wildfire Subrogation Claimants, Governmental Units, and Customers) must be filed so as to be received on or before October 21, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (Prevailing Pacific Time) as follows: If electronically: The Case Website established by Prime Clerk, using the interface available on such website under the link entitled “Submit a Claim” (the “Electronic Filing System”).

If by first class mail: PG&E Corporation Claims Processing Center; c/o Prime Clerk LLC; Grand Central Station, PO Box 4850; New York, NY 10163-4850.

If by overnight courier: PG&E Corporation Claims Processing Center; c/o Prime Clerk LLC; 850 Third Avenue, Suite 412; Brooklyn, NY 11232.

If by hand delivery: PG&E Corporation Claims Processing Center; c/o Prime Clerk LLC; 850 Third Avenue, Suite 412; Brooklyn, NY 11232.

-or- At one of the Debtors’ Claim Service Centers located at the following PG&E locations (beginning July 15, 2019 through the Bar Date (October 21, 2019) during the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Prevailing Pacific Time): (i) 350 Salem Street, Chico, CA 95928; (ii) 231 “D” Street, Marysville, CA 95901; (iii) 1567 Huntoon Street, Oroville, CA 95965; (iv) 3600 Meadow View Road, Redding, CA 96002; (v) 111 Stony Circle, Santa Rosa, CA 95401; or (vi) 1850 Soscol Ave. Ste 105, Napa, CA 94559. Photocopy machines will not be available at the Claim Service Centers; you must bring a photocopy of your claim if you wish to receive a datestamped copy.

Proofs of Claim will be deemed filed only when actually received at the addresses listed above or via the Electronic Filing System on or before the Bar Date. If you submit a Proof of Claim via the Electronic Filing System, you will receive an email confirmation generated by the Electronic Filing System with an image of your filed Proof of Claim Form.

Proofs of Claim may not be delivered by facsimile, telecopy, or electronic mail transmission (other than Proofs of Claim filed electronically through the Electronic Filing System).

5. WHO NEED NOT FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM You do not need to file a Proof of Claim on or before the Bar

Date if you are: (a) any person or entity whose claim is listed on the Schedules; provided that (i) the claim is not listed on the Schedules as “disputed,” “contingent,” or “unliquidated,” (ii) the person or entity does not dispute the amount, nature, and priority of the claim as set forth in the Schedules, and (iii) the person or entity does not dispute that the claim is an obligation of the specific Debtor against which the claim is listed in the Schedules; (b) any person or entity whose claim has been paid in full; (c) any holder of a claim allowable under section 503(b) and 507(a)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code as an administrative expense (other than any party asserting a claim pursuant to section 503(b)(9) of the Bankruptcy Code who was required to file such claim by April 22, 2019 as established in the Bankruptcy Court’s Amended Order Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 503(b)(9) and 105(a) Establishing Procedures for the Assertion, Resolution, and Satisfaction of Claims Asserted Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9) [Docket No. 725]); (d) any person or entity who holds a claim that heretofore has been allowed by Order of the Bankruptcy Court entered on or before the Bar Date; (e) any holder of a claim for which a separate deadline has been fixed by the Bankruptcy Court; (f) any person or entity who has already filed a Proof of Claim with Prime Clerk against the Debtors with respect to the claim being asserted, utilizing a claim form that substantially conforms to the Standard Proof of Claim Form or Official Form No. 410; (g) any person or entity that holds an equity security interest in the Debtors, which interest is based exclusively upon the ownership of common or preferred stock, membership interests, partnership interests, or warrants, options, or rights to purchase, sell, or subscribe to such a security or interest; provided, however, that if any such holder asserts a claim (as opposed to an ownership interest) against the Debtors (including a claim relating to an equity interest or the purchase or sale of such equity interest), a Standard Proof of Claim must be filed on or before the Bar Date; (h) any person or entity whose claim is limited exclusively to the repayment of principal, interest, and other fees and expenses under any agreements (a “Debt Claim”) governing any prepetition, unsecured revolving credit loan, term loan, notes, bonds, debentures, or other debt securities, in each case, issued by or on behalf of any of the Debtors (collectively, the “Debt Instruments”); provided, however, that (i) the foregoing exclusion shall not apply to the indenture trustee, owner trustee, pass-through trustee, subordination agent, registrar, paying agent, administrative, loan or collateral agent, or any other entity serving in a similar capacity however designated (collectively, an “Indenture Trustee”) under the applicable Debt Instrument, (ii) each such Indenture Trustee shall be required to file a Standard Proof of Claim against the applicable Debtor, on or before the Bar Date, on account of all Debt Claims against such Debtor under the applicable Debt Instrument; provided, however, that an Indenture Trustee will be permitted, in lieu of attaching voluminous documentation, to file with its Proof of Claim a summary of the applicable Debt Instrument and other operative documents, on the condition that such documents will be made available by the Indenture Trustee within ten (10) business days after receipt of a written request from a party in interest, and (iii) any holder of a Debt Claim that has a claim arising out of or relating to a Debt Instrument other than a Debt Claim must file a Standard Proof of Claim with respect to such claim on or before the Bar Date, unless another exception identified herein applies; (i) any person or entity whose claim against the Utility arises solely from amounts due to the California Independent System Operator Corporation (“CAISO”), California Power Exchange Corporation (“PX”) and/or various market participants based on purchases or sales of electricity, capacity, or ancillary services by Pacific Gas and Electric Company and other market participants in markets operated by the CAISO and the PX that are subject to determination by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) in refund proceedings bearing FERC Docket Nos. EL0095-000 and EL00-98-000 and related sub-dockets, and any amounts due under any settlement agreements, allocation agreements, escrow agreements, letter agreements, other written agreements, or court orders (including orders entered in the chapter 11 case styled In re California Power Exchange Corporation, Case No. LA 01-16577 ES) that expressly relate thereto; (j) any Customer whose claims is limited exclusively to ordinary and customary refunds, overpayments, billing credits, deposits, or similar billing items; (k) either Debtor having a claim against the other Debtor in these Chapter 11 Cases; or (l) any person or entity who holds a claim solely to the extent that such claim arises from an event that occurred after January 29, 2019.

Notwithstanding anything herein or in the Bar Date Order to the contrary, any claimant that timely files a Proof of Claim and makes a good faith effort to complete a Proof of Claim form as set forth in the Bar Date Order shall be permitted to revise, amend, and/or supplement their applicable Proof of Claim form to the extent permitted by applicable law until such time as their claim is allowed or disallowed by order of the Bankruptcy Court.

This notice may be sent to many persons that have had some relationship with or have done business with the Debtors but may not have an unpaid claim against the Debtors.

6. EXECUTORY CONTRACTS AND UNEXPIRED LEASES If you hold a claim arising out of or relating to the rejection of an executory contract or unexpired lease you must file a Standard Proof of Claim Form based on such rejection by the later of (i) the Bar Date, and (ii) the date that is thirty (30) days following the entry of the Bankruptcy Court’s order approving such rejection (which order may be the order confirming a chapter 11 plan for the Debtors), or be forever barred from doing so. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a party to an executory contract or unexpired lease that asserts a claim on account of unpaid amounts accrued and outstanding as of the Petition Date pursuant to such executory contract or unexpired lease (other than a claim for damages that arises from or relates to the rejection of the executory contract or unexpired lease) must file a Standard Proof of Claim Form for such amounts on or before the Bar Date unless an exception identified in Section 5 above applies.

7. CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM BY THE BAR DATE ANY HOLDER OF A CLAIM THAT IS NOT EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BAR DATE ORDER, AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 5 ABOVE, AND THAT FAILS TO TIMELY FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BAR DATE ORDER SHALL NOT BE TREATED AS A CREDITOR WITH RESPECT TO SUCH CLAIM FOR THE PURPOSES OF VOTING ON ANY PLAN OF REORGANIZATION FILED OR CONFIRMED IN THESE CHAPTER 11 CASES AND PARTICIPATING IN ANY DISTRIBUTION IN THE DEBTORS’ CHAPTER 11 CASES ON ACCOUNT OF SUCH CLAIM. 8. THE DEBTORS’ SCHEDULES AND ACCESS THERETO You may be listed as a holder of a claim against one or more of the Debtors in the Debtors’ Schedules. To determine if and how you are listed on the Schedules, please refer to the descriptions set forth on the instructions accompanying the Standard Proof of Claim Form(s) regarding the nature, amount, and status of your claim(s). If you rely on the Debtors’ Schedules or the Standard Proof of Claim Form(s) you receive in the mail from the Debtors, it is your responsibility to determine that the claim accurately is listed on the Schedules.

However, you may rely on the form you receive, which lists the amount of your claim as scheduled, identifies the Debtor against which it is scheduled, and specifies whether the claim is “disputed,” “contingent,” or “unliquidated.”

As set forth above, if you agree with the nature, amount, and status of your claim as listed in the Debtors’ Schedules, and if you do not dispute that your claim only is against the Debtor specified by the Debtors, and if your claim is not described as “disputed,” “contingent,” or “unliquidated,” you need not file a Proof of Claim. Otherwise, or if you decide to file a Proof of Claim, you must do so before the Bar Date, in accordance with the procedures set forth in this notice.

For the avoidance of doubt, if you have a Fire Claim and it is listed as “disputed,” “contingent,” or “unliquidated” you must file a Fire Proof of Claim Form.

Copies of the Debtors’ Schedules are available for inspection on the Bankruptcy Court’s electronic docket for the Debtors’ Chapter 11 Cases, which is posted on (a) the Case Website and (b) the Bankruptcy Court’s website at http://www. canb.uscourts.gov. A login and password to the Bankruptcy Court’s Public Access to Electronic Records (“PACER”) are required to access this information on the Bankruptcy Court’s website and can be obtained through the PACER Service Center at http://www.pacer.gov. Copies of the Schedules also may be examined between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Prevailing Pacific Time), Monday through Friday at the Office of the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court, located at 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102. Copies of the Debtors’ Schedules also may be obtained by request to Prime Clerk: PG&E Corporation; c/o Prime Clerk LLC; 850 Third Avenue, Suite 412; Brooklyn, NY 11232; Toll Free: (844) 339-4217; Email: pgeinfo@primeclerk.com.

Please note that Prime Clerk cannot provide legal advice, nor can it advise you as to whether you should file a Proof of Claim. A holder of a potential claim against the Debtors should consult an attorney regarding any matters not covered by this notice, such as whether the holder should file a Proof of Claim.

Dated: July 1, 2019 WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES LLP, KELLER & BENVENUTTI LLP [Fn-1] Capitalized terms used but not herein defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the Bar Date Order.

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PENINSULA PEACE Redwood Coast Montessori celebrates the United Nations Day of Peace Friday, Sept.

20. The school-community event has the goal of coming together to affirm our commitment to work to resolve conflicts peacefully. It’s a day of symbolic recognition to help launch another school year of concrete daily lessons and practices for children and other people working at the school. Above, the Peace Dove made its 11th annual flight. Above right, students and staff formed a circle to hear about Maria Montessori’s vision for peace and sing songs.

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HUMBOLDT – The Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) is continuing with a series of workshops to engage the public in its strategic energy planning. Workshops began in August and will continue through October.

Next up is a stakeholder meeting on local offshore wind energy, today, Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Wharfinger Building in Eureka, 1 Marina Way. Wednesday’s offshore wind meeting will include an update on RCEA’s proposed Redwood Coast Offshore Wind Project and the status of engagement with the fishing community and other stakeholders, updates on Humboldt State University’s research on local offshore wind, and time for public input and discussion. Sandwich wraps and refreshments will be served.

On Thursday, Oct. 17 there will be an opportunity to learn about and discuss the Complete Draft Comprehensive Action Plan for Energy (CAPE), which incorporates public input received in August and September on the Preliminary CAPE update. The

updated plan includes RCEA’s goal of 100 percent clean and renewable electricity by 2025 and proposed quantitative targets for RCEA’s power mix makeup for the next 10 years.

Sandwich wraps and refreshments will be served.

The meeting will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center in Eureka, 921 Waterfront Drive.

The next day, Friday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. we will re- PRIORITIES Luna Latimer shares her energy turn to the Aquatic Center for planning priorities at a public workshop in rCEa PHoto our Forestry, Energy and the Orleans on Sept. 3.

Environment workshop to dislocal electricity needs as well as its cuss biomass. Biomass power derived role in the management of local forest from mill residuals and other wood lands and the forest products sector waste has been a significant source of our economy. of local-generated electric power in The community is also encouraged Humboldt County since the 1980s and to submit written comments to Enerhas been an element of the renewable gyPlan2019@RedwoodEnergy.org. energy power mix of RCEA’s commu- Recently submitted comments, meetnity choice energy program since 2017. ing agendas, schedule updates, and adAt this workshop a diverse panel ditional meeting details can be found of experts will share information, dis- on RCEA’s website, RedwoodEnergy. cuss, and answer questions about the org. Please contact the RCEA at (707) role of biomass power in meeting our 269-1700 for more information.

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“Thank you for what you’re doing today, and will be doing in the months ahead,” wrote Rep. Jared Huffman. “Our future depends on the decisions we make in the coming decade – and your focused activism will help push for the clean energy future.”

City of Arcata press release THE CITY OF ARCATA ENDORSES A DECLARATION OF CLIMATE EMERGENCY Arcata, CA, September 20, 2019 – At the Arcata City Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 18, presiding members of the Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution supporting a Declaration of Climate Emergency. Adopting this resolution solidified Arcata’s commitment to a just transition away from fossil fuels and a climate emergency mobilization effort to reverse global warming.

The world’s leading climate scientists have found that global warming caused by the emissions of greenhouse gasses from human activities is among the most significant problem facing the world today. Arcata, like many parts of the world, is already suffering impacts of climate change in the form of droughts and increased lowland flooding. The severity of these impacts will only increase if global greenhouse gas emissions are not significantly reduced.

For years, Arcata has provided local, regional and national leadership regarding environmental and climate change reversal policy and practices. Over several decades, the City has made a commitment to reversing the effects of climate change with ongoing efforts including, but not limited to: • Establishing the Arcata Community Forest in 1955, which increases tree volume each year to sequester carbon locally • Creating a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan in 2006 • Developing a new Climate Action Plan and an All-Electric Initiative • Implementing a Zero Waste Action Plan • Purchasing 100 percent renewable electricity for all City operations • The ongoing conversion of City facilities to Zero-Net Energy, with three facilities completed. The City of Arcata resolves to continue to actively work on renewable

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Further, the City will continue to track and monitor greenhouse gas emissions towards the goal of elimination and continue to educate and inform residents, businesses and visitors on preparedness actions we can all take to address impacts of the climate emergency in the form of disasters including droughts, wildfire, air pollution, power outages, increased risk of lowland flooding and other climate-related disasters.

The City encourages public participation toward greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, including input from disenfranchised communities, and recognizes that Arcata residents, community organizations, labor organizations, businesses and schools are integral to leading this effort.

For community resources on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, achieve zero waste and to learn more about the City’s efforts, please visit cityofarcata. org/614/Sustainability-Programs.

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Scene D’ARTAGNAN AND SABINE Evan Grande and Camille Borrowdale in Ken Ludwig’s Three Musketeers. Submitted photo Ferndale rep

FERNDALE – Ferndale Repertory Theatre (FRT) is kicking off their 48th Season with a rip-roaring production of Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers, adapted with humor and high energy from the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas.

The Three Musketeeers is teeming with colorful characters, lively scenes, and comedic moments and the cast (featuring several recent Dell’Arte International graduates) will have you gasping at their quick wits and masterful swordplay.

Directed by Cleo DeOrio, this vibrant, clever, and very often comical production is guaranteed to entertain.

Performance schedule The Three Musketeers has a $10 preview performance, Thursday, Sept. 26, followed by performances Friday and Saturday nights at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 p.m. from Sept. 27 through Oct. 27.

Tickets are $10 for preview performance. All other performances are: $18 general admission; $16 students (15 to college); $16 seniors (60-plus); $10 youth (ages 3 to 14).

A $2 Historical Building Preservation Fee will be added to each ticket. This fund helps make your visit more comfortable and keeps the building in good repair.

Purchase tickets at ferndalerep.org, (707) 786-5483, and at 447 Main St., Ferndale, beginning 30 minutes before curtain time.

Swashbuckling adventure Set in Paris 1625 during the reign of King Louis XIII, the adventure-seeking D’Artagnan (Evan Grande) sets off to become a Musketeer of the King’s Guard like his father before him, taking his tomboy sister, Sabine (Camille Borrowdale), with him. Along the way, he rescues a damsel in distress before encountering The Musketeers, Athos (Jesse March), Porthos (Jordan Tierney), and Aramis (Keenan Hilton).

That’s when the real fun begins, as the quartet confronts the guards of divisive Cardinal Richelieu (Todd Hoberecht), Ravanche (Brad Harrington), and Rochefort (Jaison Chand) before setting sail for England to save the reputation of Queen Anne (Rebecca Tauber).

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he Hum — it’s a low continuous sound, the sound of activity. In this case it’s the activity in the entertainment world of Humboldt County: music, art, drama, film — all the things that help us escape from the day to day grind and keep us sane in an increasingly insane world.

If you’re among the few who read this column until the end, you might have caught my mention of the 25th anniversary of The Hum. I thought it started in September of 1994, but the truth is, I missed that date. The beginning was actually April 21, 1994. I was already writing for the Arcata Union, a now-defunct newspaper that in many ways became the Mad River Union. (We’ll skip the entire history of local publishing for now.)

Back then the current Union publisher Jack Durham was the “B-Section” editor for the Arcata paper, dealing with entertainment and the like. I was freelancing for anyone that would print my work and actually had another Union column, “On TV,” (on television of course) and also covered the local music scene. Jack’s idea was for me to simplify his life by taking a bunch of “culture”-type press releases off his desk for some sort of grab bag. I was willing, as long as I could cover whatever I wanted to. He agreed.

The name I chose, “The Hum,” was to make it all-inclusive, covering the music scene “and more,” much more. For the debut, after the intro above, I started with a scene in front of the Jambalaya. There was a sandwich board advertising a new band, Mixed Tribe,

featuring a friend of mine, Bishop Mayfield. Barb Robie, the owner of the Jam (at the time) had described the band as “funky reggae,” and Bishop was erasing the word “funky,” because, he explained, “We play straight reggae, not funk.”

By chance, Bishop is in town Friday, Sept. 27, playing at the Blue Lake Casino as Bishop Mayfield and Friends, a band he leads in Southern Oregon (currently his home). The music is definitely not reggae, instead it’s a mix of blues, rock, funk and soul. Bishop played a reunion show not long ago, bringing together players he knew from Humboldt back in the day.

This is different.

“I will be bringing my band this time,” he explained. “We have Dave Storie on guitar, David Towe on drums, Michael-Scott Bowman on bass and Dean Angermeier on keys.” While the casino’s ad says “blues/ rock,” expect more than that. “We’ll be bringing a lot of soul,” he noted. “It’s also going to be a record release party. We have a new EP that’s just arrived, and we weren’t sure if it was going to make it in time for the gig.” Just in time for the merch table.

The inaugural Hum touched on all sorts of things, from the local club world, to film happenings, to a jazz benefit for KHSU “and more.” By design, the content was as eclectic as possible. That’s been my plan from the start. Let’s keep it going.

Wednesday, Sept. 25, March Fourth is at Humbrews. I met the band a

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Talented local chefs will be paired with local food products to create a multi-course, small plates meal you won’t find anywhere else.

The exact menu won’t be released until the week of the event, but last year’s eleven courses included plant cheese ricotta rolls, albacore cro-

quettes, pork-apple skewers and stout ice cream, with enough variety to satisfy both vegetarians and carnivores.

The no-host bar will feature craft cocktails using Humboldt Craft Spirits, plus wines from Trinity River and beers from Mad River Brewing Company. Jackie Dandeneau and Brian COME TOGETHER

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few years ago in Portland, their homebase, where they marched into a party at an alt. newspaper conference.

They offered an alt. circusy mix of funky, jazzy rock, played by a brass-heavy band with some of them on stilts. Got it? Expect a party, PDX-style.

Coming Thursday, Sept. 26, to the Arcata Playhouse, we have the ensemble Windborne, a group of “vocal chameleons” specializing in tight harmony singing with a multi-cultural range and a touch of edutainment.

“They educate as they entertain, telling stories about the music and explaining the characteristics and stylistic elements of the traditions in which they sing.”

Same night (Sept. 26), RampArt Skatepark has an evening of very heavy, very dark metal with headliners Ails from Oakland on the “melancholy melodic” side of death metal, Oneiric Eclipse, a black metal outfit from Santa Rosa, and locals, Miasmic a black/ death metal band “inspired by the hoary mists and ancient redwoods of our surroundings” and Ghoulhand making “ritual soundscapes and music from sounds and devices.”

The all ages show starts at 8 p.m.

At Siren’s Song, that Thursday, they have another Vinyl Tap, a “listening

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Bring your records from home to play a 20 minute set. Show up to sign up.”

Yes, it’s a DIY record party.

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26) in Ferndale at the Old Steeple, guitarist Chris Thomas King offers some classic folk blues. Originally from Louisiana Mr. King started his recording career with Arhoolie Records, which is now part of the Smithsonian Institute.

You may have heard him in the Coen brothers’ movie O Brother, Where Art Thou?, where he played the itinerant bluesman Tommy Johnson alongside George Clooney (among others).

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couple weekends ago, Blue Lake had the opportunity to host one of the biggest musical events the City has ever seen, and it appeared to be a success. The night was warm and the moon bright during the Michael Franti portion of the Reggae n’ Funk Festival. We all were reminded to stay humble and kind. The following day saw some rain, but that didn’t douse the spirits any, with many still flocking to Perigot Park for the remainder of the show!

As we move into fall, the music festivals subside, but we have one more left! Don’t forget to come out for Hoptoberfest in October, which is a benefit for the Blue Lake Education Foundation. More information to come as we get closer.

And just before Hoptoberfest on Oct. 5 and 6 is the annual Medieval Festival of Courage, held at the Christy Ranch just outside of Blue Lake.

This event is a fundraiser for many organizations, but is organized and is primarily a benefit for Coastal Grove Charter School.

Check out their website, medievalfestivalofcourage. org, to find out when specific shows take place.

Finally, I want to make sure you all know, this is your last chance to see the Blue Lake Museum for the season.

But don’t worry, it’ll be open regularly again next April with new and exciting exhibits, but check out the ones on display for 2019 before it’s too late. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

That’s all for now Humboldt, and remember, if you can be anything today, be kind.

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HALLOWEEN FEST Head “Into the Mystery” at the magical Halloween Festival 2019 on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 each or $6 for a family of four or more, available only online starting October 1. Follow the link at huuf.org.

Describing last year’s festival, one grandparent says, “The children follow an enchanting Guiding Light, hear stories, meet the King and Queen of Halloween, and wend their way through a lighted grove of sparkling trees on a candle-lit pathway leading to about ten different skits and songs. At each, they learn about a different tradition of this season and receive a small gift.

The magical journey culminates with cider and cupcakes around a bonfire.”

This unique celebration takes place at the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, located at 24 Fellowship Way in Bayside, about a half-mile east of the Bayside Post Office on Jacoby Creek Road. You don’t want to miss it!

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on’t miss the day-long community celebration of the beautiful Trinidad coast and the off-shore rocks that make up the California Coastal National Monument, on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the California Coastal National Monument Festival in the community of Trinidad. There will be a variety of free activities throughout the day.

Starting at 8 a.m., water rescue relays take place on Trinidad State Beach. This event is sponsored by California State Parks and will include surf racing style events common to lifeguard competitions across the state and world, a long swim, run-swim-run, and a board paddle followed by a surf contest. Water rescue relays are open to the public with more information at northcoastlifeguards@gmail.com.

After the contest, participants are invited to help with a beach clean-up to make sure we leave our park cleaner than we found it.

Many festival activities are centered at the harbor including free mini kayak tours with HSU Center Activities, kids fishing off the pier sponsored by the Trinidad Rancheria, historic Trinidad Head Lighthouse tours and living history performance sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management and the Trinidad Museum Society, and an informational fair sponsored by the California Coastal National Monument and its community partners. There will be music by the Tidepool High Divers.

Other activities around town include a celebration of the Trinidad Mu-

seum’s 10th anniversary, an art show at the Seascape Restaurant highlighting the winners of Trinidad School’s Seabird art contest, and a Flea Market in Trinidad Town Hall to benefit the Memorial Lighthouse project. The Greater Trinidad Chamber of Commerce is also hosting Tastin’ Trinidad from 4 to 6 p.m. in Saunder’s Park. Tickets to this event are $25, and proceeds will go to the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust.

A map with full schedule details is available on Trinidad Gateway-California Coastal National Monument facebook page or at trinidadcoastallandtrust.org.

A map with full schedule details is available on Trinidad Gateway-California Coastal National Monument Facebook page or at trinidadcoastallandtrust.org.

The California Coastal National Monument Trinidad Gateway is made up of community partners that work together with the Bureau of Land Management to protect and provide for public enjoyment of this unique part of the California coastline.

For more information, contact Carol Vander Meer, Trinidad Coastal Land Trust director of community engagement at (707) 834-4113 or (707) 677-2501 or email carol@trinidadcoastallandtrust.org.

OLLI Classes on History, Climate Change at Trinidad Library Historian-author Jerry Rohde will present “The Armchair Traveler: Mid-County Crossing” on Wednesday, Oct. from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Trinidad Library. It is part of the OLLI

fall series, course number 43753. $35.

Sign up at humboldt.edu/olli or call (707) 826-5880.

“How Global Climate Changes Might Affect Humboldt” is a three-session class presented by three experienced scientists: Craig, Webb and Dabill, on successive Sundays October 13-27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinidad Library (the afternoon sessions will be held at non-library locations such as the HSU Marine Laboratory). Course #43829. $90. For details, contact Trinidad Library Sustaining Fund Educational Coordinator Joey Wauters at (707) 267-5038.

Register for the class at humboldt. edu/olli or call (707)826-5880.

Fourth Friday Flicks and The Handshakers at Westhaven Center for the Arts Bob Dylan in “Don’t Look Back” is the featured Fourth Friday Flicks selection to be shown on Friday, September 27 at 7 p.m., 501 South Westhaven Drive. The film is a 1965 documentary by D.A. Pennebaker shot with a handheld camera in black and white of Dylan’s British concert tour.

Dylan’s friends Donovan and Joan Baez appear in the film.

The Handshakers, a five-piece band playing a mixture of Americana, Southern soul and alt country tunes will perform on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Center. Mike Bynum, Michael Walker, Aleister Paige, Gary Davidson and Paul DeMark are members of the band playing original tunes and cover songs. $5 to $10 sliding scale admission. Refreshments. Go to westhavencenter.org for information or call (707) 677-9493.

Email Patti at baycity@sonic.net.

BE A PUBLISHED WRITER Fiction, poetry, nonfiction, bilingual works – Toyon wants your writing. Special consideration given to this year’s theme: “Exploring the taboo.” Everyone is welcome and encouraged to submit, not only students. Send submissions to toyonliterarymagazine. org by Monday, Sept. 30.

dad Civic Club Flea Market is Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Trinidad Town Hall to benefit the Memorial Lighthouse Project. The Bagel Café will be open for breakfast and lunch. The sale will take place during the California Coastal National Monument Festival with many activities scheduled throughout the day.

Donations can be dropped off at the Town Hall on Friday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Quality items should be in good condition, clean and in working order. No clothing or shoes, please. Nice bling and accessories are especially appreciated. Please contact Jan West (707) 677-3655; tcc@ trinidadcivicclub.org to donate or for more information. Call Katherine Wayne, (707) 502-8676, if you have items requiring immediate storage.

tice in 1982 and received Dharma transmission in 2010. For more information call (707) 826-1701, or visit arcatazengroup.org.

HANDSHAKERS SHOWS The Handshakers band with special guest Georgia Ruth Hellum-Willits will play Wrangletown Cider on Friday, Sept.

27 and Westhaven Center for the Arts on Saturday, Sept. 28. The five-piece, Arcata-based group will play Wrangletown from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be no cover charge at the outdoor venue on Ninth Street in Arcata’s Creamery District. The Westhaven Center for the Arts concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

There will be a $5 to 10 sliding scale cover charge. Hellum-Willits released her debut album of original songs, Life Worth Living, in 2018. The band released its self-titled debut album of all-original Americana-styled material in January.

RURAL AFRICAN EVOLUTION Laura Hennings of Eureka will offer observations on evolving African culture at a forum Saturday, Sept. 28 at noon at the Samoa Cookhouse. Hennings, a retired teacher, is a singer and songwriter who currently sings jazz standards, spent three weeks in March in a remote village, Ipalawma, in Tanzania. The forum, held by North Coast Mensa, is open to the public. Lunch is no-host. Her presentation is titled “An Intimate Look at Rural Africa’s Evolving Culture.”

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TRINIDAD PANCAKES The Trinidad Lions Club will hold a Pancake Breakfast and Book Sale Sunday, Sept. 29 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Trinidad School.

Pancakes, eggs and choice of ham, sausage or biscuits and gravy and eggs plus beverage,$6. Adults $6, children $3. Hardback books $1; paperbacks 50¢; children’s $.25. Proceeds benefit school, youth and community activities. White Cane donations benefit vision needs – vision testing, glasses, etc.

ZEN DHARMA TALK The Arcata Zen Group invites the public to a Dharma talk titled “Practice-Realization, Honoring Dogen and Keizan.” Head Teacher and Soto Zen Priest Eugene Bush will speak at Trillium Dance Studio, 855 8th St. in Arcata, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9:20 a.m. The talk is free. Meditation begins at 8 a.m. Eugene Bush, D.D. began formal prac-

HARBOR WORKING GROUP The Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group’s monthly luncheon for September is Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Samoa Cookhouse. The presentation will be about getting local jurisdiction over Coastal permits for port-related projects. All but one — the Port of Humboldt

Wesleyan Church of the Redwoods Pastor Chuck Clark

Coffee/fellowship at 10 a.m.

Traditional worship at 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. through May)

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JEFFRIES ET AL AT ART NIGHT JD Jeffries along with guitarist Christopher Volas and harpist Howdy Emerson at Trinidad Art Gallery will play there for the final first Friday Trinidad Art Night of the year Oct. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m.. The Gallery is located at Trinity and Parker streets. (707) 498-5634. rainbowsound@live.com. jdjeffries. com. reverbnation.com/jdjeffries.

SANCTUARY STORYTELLING It Takes Both Sides to Build a Bridge: a night of storytelling to benefit Humboldt Mediation Services, Saturday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at The Sanctuary, 1301 J St. Arcata. $15/ $12 students Jeff DeMark hosts an evening of storytelling with live music between acts and an art auction. Beer and wine served all evening. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Humboldt Mediation Services, working to resolve conflict in Humboldt County for over 30 years. Buy tickets at Wildberries Marketplace or at the door.

AMY LEVERE HOUSE CONCERT Amy Lavere, who tours nationally and in the U.K., will play at a private house concert Sunday, Sept. 29 in Arcata at 7 p.m. Guests are invited to hear Lavere sing and play upright bass, accompanied by husband Will Sexton on acoustic guitar for a suggested donation of $20 to $30. All donations go to the artists. For more information about the concert, contact Charles Lancaster at (805) 440-4625 or email lancaster1724@gmail.com.

Bay — are busy, working harbors, providing jobs, good wages, tax revenues and are recreation destinations. They have mitigated safety and environmental issues and have created new green technologies to maximize utilization of their facilities and resources. The luncheon is “no host,” starts at noon and the presentation starts around 12:30 p.m. House choice will be served for lunch at $16 and soup and salad is available for $12.

RSVP at (707) 441-1974 or charles.bean@yahoo.com.

WATER WORKSHOP The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Division of Environmental Health (DEH) will host a water efficiency workshop to introduce re-

cent programmatic changes regarding water saving strategies. DEH staff will share information and answer questions about the newly adopted Waterless Toilet Systems Ordinance (Humboldt County Code Title VI, Division 1 Chapter 5) and how to obtain permits for gray water systems. There will also be a representative from the International Cannabis Farmers Association who will present on water conservation in cannabis farming. In addition, community residents are encouraged to participate in a group discussion on residential and outdoor water conservation methods.

The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Sept.

26 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the UC Cooperative Extension located at 5630 S. Broadway in Eureka. (707) 445-6215

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ist,’” said King. “Unfortunately, the public has, over the past 100 years, forgotten its true meaning, how revolutionary [the blues] was at the turn of the 20th Century. The blues planted the seeds for America’s counterculture — it’s quintessentially American music. I am proud to be its ambassador.”

If you haven’t caught Eureka’s Friday Night Market, you have one more chance, Sept.

27, and they’re going out with a blast. Music is by Huckleberry Flint, who hardly ever play out since they’re too busy with their day job, Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate. Also DJ Kyle Stasse will be spinning who-knows-what.

The combination farmers market, craft fair and food festival is put together by Humboldt Made, the Visitors Bureau and the City of Eureka, this time in connection with Sensi Magazine covering our cannabis culture. As they put it, “Come and join us as we build bridges into the new normal!” More bridges, less walls, I can dig it.

It’s also midway for the Eureka Fringe Festival, with theatrical happenings all over town from Wednesday to Sunday, too many to list here. See last week’s MRU for details or go to visiteureka.com/eureka-fringe-festival for a full schedule.

At HSU’s Van Duzer Theatre Friday, standup comic Tig Notaro talks about her life, tells jokes, and makes you think.

(Showtime 8 p.m.) Last time I checked there were nosebleed tickets available.

At the Logger Friday, grab some funk and soul from local “stalwarts” Bump Foundation affectionately known as The BUMP. (9-ish) Free, At the Miniplex, also on Friday, they welcome Kendra Morris and Julia Haltigan, who, among many impressive accomplishments, are both members of the “fizzy pop” band The Singles, alongside Holly Miranda and Scarlett Johansson. (Yes, that Scarlett, no, she probably won’t be here.) Local support comes from the lovely Belles of the Levee.

Across town at Humbrews Friday, San Francisco’s “ambassadors of gypsy rock” Diego’s Umbrella are back after a hiatus during which drummer Jake Wood was working in the SF production of Hamilton. They

promise some new songs and new merch, so be prepared.

The Handshakers return to Wrangletown Cider Friday with special guest Georgia Ruth Hellum-Willits followed by a second performance at Westhaven Center for the Arts on Saturday, Sept. 28. Georgia released her debut album Life Worth Living last year. She’s working on another. Friday’s show runs from 5 to 8 p.m. No cover, including for the outdoor venue. Westhaven concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with sliding scale cover.

New York-based songwriter Liana Gabel returns to the Sanctuary Saturday to perform music from her album Go Outside, which, coincidently was recorded at the Sanctuary during an Artist Residency. She describes the album as speaking to the current state of things, “the nature of being an independent musician, which involves a lot of time on the computer, and on the other side, the tranquility we can find by just being with nature.”

We have dueling blues bands in Arcata Saturday, Sept. 28, with The Jim Lahman Band at Redwood Curtain Brewing (all ages, 8 p.m.) and Buddy Reed and the Rip It Ups getting down in the Basement (not sure what time).

That Saturday at the Jam, it’s time for another Session, as in a reggae sound system night, Kingston-stylie. Selectors include Noble Tobal, Curlylocs and Tanasa Ras. Big up!

At Humbrews Saturday, the Arcata Soul Party Crew cordially invites you to “turn on, plug in and freak out” at a “Psychedelic Soul Party.” Why? The theme is a birthday gift for light show guy Kevin Colando, who creates their psychedelic visuals (but gets little credit).

Funky T-Rex, #Jaymorg and DJ Red are on the wheels of steel, with special guest DJ East One playing “trippy funk and Afrobeat.”

And at the Alibi, starting at 11 p.m. The Sturgeons and Opossum Sun Trail offer different styles of psychedelia.

Trippy, man.

That’s it for now. Fair warning, I’m patiently waiting the arrival of my first granddaughter.

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Curtis will emcee, and there will be live music from the Bayside Corners All Stars, featuring James Zeller & Matt Wardynski.

The evening will include surprise announcements to recognize two inspiring honorees, and an auction of useful stuff and special experiences, including vacation rentals in France and Mexico, a variety of gardening and landscaping services, catered meals, and many more local products and services.

A rousing game of People Bingo helps attendees to meet new people and win some great door prizes.

During the past year, Bayside Community Hall has raised more than $250,000 to complete critical work on our 80-year old building, including a new roof, stoves and state-of-theart ventilation system.

A seismic retrofit of the entire foundation is in progress and archi-

KITCHEN CREW Bayside Community Hall’s formidable army of servers.

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tectural planning for a kitchen upgrade is underway.

Arcata Sunrise Rotary was instrumental in completion of security and beautification projects, including a custom built Wallace and Hinz bar.

All proceeds from this event support these ongoing projects, and a generous local donor has stepped forward to

match, dollar-for-dollar, what is raised.

There is also great fun in the coming together. Carolyn Jones, Hall boardmember and event organizer, said, “The Bayside Community Hall is important as a community gathering place as much now as when it was built in 1940. Bringing people together for this event is a great demonstra-

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Theatre has assembled a stellar (and multitasking) collection of local talent, including David Powell as D’Artagnan’s father and King Louis; Rebecca Tauber as D’Artagnan’s mother; Brad Harrington as Fache; Marguerite Hockaday as Constance; Carl McGahan as the Duke of Buckingham/Inn Keeper; Jane McCaffrey as Elise/Nun/ Septime; Gwen Price as Mother Superior/Abbess/Old Woman; Melo Rae as Milady; and Evan Needham as Treville/Stanley.

Artistic Producing Director Leira V. Satlof’s team of design artists is equally talented.

They include lighting designer Michael Foster, who has lit stages in 26 states, 16 countries, four continents and both hemispheres, mostly with Dell’Arte International; Obie award-winning scenic designer Michael Charles Smith, who has designed for theatre (on- and off-Broadway), opera and film; sound designer Rebecca Albee; and stage manager Sydnee Stanton.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AT KMART In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the McKinleyville Kmart will host family-friendly events for the community to gather and celebrate. Events are held each Saturday from Sept. 28 to Oct. 12 and will feature mariachi bands, local food trucks and coloring books. In addition to the events, select Kmart stores are offering a gift with purchase, as well as a variety of deals and promotions.

tion of how the Hall fits in to our community.

When you support the Hall, you benefit the many non-profits, youth groups and businesses that use it.”

To learn more, email baysidecommunityhall@gmail.com.

Advance tickets are on sale at Wildberries Marketplace for $50 each through Monday, Sept. 30.

32nd Pastels on the Plaza Oct. 5 Northcoast childreN’s services

ARCATA – The 32nd Annual Pastels on the Plaza takes place Saturday, Oct. 5.

The first Saturday in October is the day families, artists and sponsors gather on the Arcata Plaza for a magical art show.

The sidewalk surrounding the plaza is transformed into a gallery of art with a riot of color!

This benefit for Northcoast Children’s Services is supported by local businesses that sponsor an artist by making a donation of $150 or $250 for a square of sidewalk art. New businesses and artists are always welcome and encouraged to sign up early to participate in the event.

Northcoast Children’s Services’ preschool programs provide support and education to more than 1000 low income families with young children – from pregnancy up to age five – in over 30 locations throughout Humboldt and Del Norte Counties each year.

For more information or to sign up, call (707) 822-7206 or visit ncsheadstart.org.

L egaL n oticeS NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY THE CITY OF ARCATA AS THE LEAD AGENCY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcata intends to adopt a Negative Declaration of environmental impact for the following project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act: Project Description: The City of Arcata proposes to develop new park facilities at Carlson Park in the neighborhood of Valley West. Carlson Park is approximately 20-acres; approximately 4.5 acres is comprised of the Mad River, 9.75 is riparian corridor, and 5.75 is upland. The riparian corridor and upland areas include unsanctioned trails used for passive recreational access to the Mad River. While the majority of the property is restricted to habitat protection uses, the development of non-motorized trails is allowed within the riparian corridor, and 1.8 acres on the south east corner of the site can be developed for other recreational uses. The Carlson Park Improvement Project aims to add active recreation facilities including a playground, improved trails to the river and an ADA river lookout trail, a multiuse court, seating for family gatherings or small events, and a small parking lot with a restroom. The Carlson Park Improvement Project will connect the active park area to the existing Mad River riparian natural area with improved trails for non-motorized boating, fishing, and water access.

In addition to improve-

ments located on Cityowned property, the project will also include acquisition of an approximately 0.66-acre river access point on the adjacent parcel (APN 507-131-091) currently owned by Eureka Ready Mix. Acquisition will be through either a public access easement or by fee title purchase. Development of this area include construction of a trail leading down to the river bar on an approximately 0.66-acre area.

Location: Carlson Park, Arcata, CA 95521 Owner/Applicant: City of Arcata Zoning and General Plan: The project area is comprised of two parcels zoned Natural Resource – Public Trust (APN: 507-141-050) and Public Facility (APN: 507-531012) and Agriculture Exclusive (APN 507-131091) Lead Agency: City of Arcata Purpose of Notice: The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that the City of Arcata plans to adopt a Negative Declaration for this project.

An Initial Study was prepared to identify potentially significant impacts on the environment, and it was determined that the project will have a less than significant impact on the environment.

Address Where Copy of Initial Study is Available for Review: Environmental Services Department at Arcata City Hall, 736 “F” Street, Arcata, on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Review Period: The review period begins

September 20th, 2019, and ends October 19th 2019. Public comments regarding the correctness, completeness, or adequacy of the Initial Study are invited. Comments received by the end of the review period will be considered before the adoption of the Negative Declaration. Written comments should be addressed to the City of Arcata Environmental Services Department, 736 F Street Arcata, CA 95521 Contact Person: Emily Benvie, Environmental Programs Manager 736 F Street Arcata, CA 95521 707-822-8184 ebenvie@cityofaracata. org CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294 Case Name: Baby Boy Humboldt08272019 Case No. JV190159 1. To unknown alleged mother & unknown alleged father & any persons claiming to be mother or father and anyone claiming to be a parent of Baby Boy Humboldt08272019 born on 8/25/2019 at St. Joseph Hospital, Eureka, CA. 2. A hearing will be held on 1/13/2020 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept.

7 located at Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, CA 95501, Juvenile Division, 2nd floor.

3. At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer.

4. The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all your parental rights to the child will be terminated.

5. You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you.

6. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final.

7. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present.

ATTORNEY FOR: CHILD WELFARE SERVICES JEFFREY S. BLANCK, COUNTY COUNSEL #115447 JOAN TURNER, DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL #152986 825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 (707) 445-7236 DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 Clerk, by Kim M. Bartleson, Deputy 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00548 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: UNION ST. CAFE 1656 UNION STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 P.O. BOX 2385 MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT FADI R. ZEIDAN 1805 LINDA WAY MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/FADI ZEIDAN SOLE PROPRIETOR This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on SEPT. 12, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00564 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AZALEA REALTY 1225 CENTRAL AVE. SUITE 1

MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 965519 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT JOHN A. FREDERICK 1830 LINDA WAY MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 JOANIE E. FREDERICK 1830 LINDA WAY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE S/JOHN FREDERICK SOLE PROPRIETORS This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on SEPT. 23, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00545 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ONE SUN 4903 KNEELAND RD. KNEELAND, CA 95549 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT EMERALD COAST BOTANICALS 4903 KNEELAND RD. KNEELAND, CA 95549 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION S/MCKENNA KING OFFICER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on SEPT. 11, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS SS DEPUTY CLERK 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00550 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TDR ENTERTAINMENT 1811 MONTECITO WAY EUREKA, CA 95501 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT TYLER D RENO 1811 MONTECITO WAY EUREKA, CA 95501 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/TYLER D. RENO SOLE PROPRIETOR

This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on SEPT. 13, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00540 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DOODLE DOO THREADS 3820 H ST. EUREKA, CA 95503 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT KALENE R. DEMARTINI 3820 H ST. EUREKA, CA 95503 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/KALENE DEMARTINI SOLE PROPRIETOR This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on SEPT. 9, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00498 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KNOELLER PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPING 1535 HIDDEN FOX LANE MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT ARIANE K. KNOELLER 1535 HIDDEN FOX LANE MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/ARIANE KNOELLER OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on AUG. 12, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 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 IYSHWERYA 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 9./4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 19-00504 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES 612 G STREET SUITE 101 EUREKA, CA 95501 P.O. BOX 540 ARCATA, CA 95518 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT JEROME K. CARMAN 1622 P STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/JEROME CARMAN OWNER PRINCIPAL ANALYST This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on AUG. 19, 2019 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 9./4, 9/11.9/18, 9/25 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ALLIE HOSTLER SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

CASE NO. CV190736 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: LANCE MCCOVEY JR. to Proposed name: BUD LEE HOSTLER; Present name: IRIS IRIE MCCOVEY to Proposed name: IRIS IRIE HOSTLER 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: OCTOBER 11, 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: AUG. 21, 2019 James T. LaPorte Judge of the Superior Court 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2

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oco and Chanel are the lap dogs you’ve been looking for! At three months old and only a few pounds apiece, these Yorkshire terrier/chihuahua sisters would be a snap to pack up and take along on all sorts of adventures. Favorite activities include chasing balls, wrestling with kittens, and curling up together after a long day of play.

We normally do not adopt out litter mates together as we have found that siblings are more interested in playing with each other than listening to or bonding with their new “pack.” However, Coco and Chanel share a deep connection and have so much love to go around that we feel they could thrive whether they are adopted together or separately.

Coco and Chanel are available to be visited from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at 88 Sunny Brae Center. If you are interested in adopting, print out an application from our website (www.cafanimals.org) or pick one up in person! For faster processing, bring along your family or roommates to ensure it is a good fit for everyone.

Please keep in mind that animals featured here may have applications in the process of being reviewed. For additional questions, call us at (707) 826-PETS (7387) or email cafadoptions@gmail.com.

All of the animals at Companion Animal Foundation have been spayed/neutered, microchipped, treated for parasites, and are up to date on their vaccines.

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PETS & PALS Coldwell Banker Sellers Realty in Arcata hosted their third annual Adopt-A-Pet Day Saturday. The warm, treat-filled day saw bright smiles from dogs and new owners, and some longterm shelter dogs found forever homes. “Coldwell Banker sponsors Adopt-a-Pet day in September and it’s done throughout the country,” Realtor Barbara Kadlecik said. “So far we’ve got some pets adopted and that’s the goal.” photoS by dajonea RobinSon | union

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o you remember our Redwood Pals Rescue dog Seamus, who went off to try his luck in the movie industry? I was able to visit him this past week on a short trip to the Los Angeles area.

He is doing just fine and has, in fact, completed a major motion picture! The film will not be released until October of 2020 and we have been asked to hold off on spilling the beans until the trailers are released… But keep reading this column! You’ll hear about it hear as soon as they give us the green light!

Our local stars for this week include young Taz, a four month old hound mix of some variety. Taz has a lovely shiny black coat, a lean build and long legs. He is still a puppy and is learning his leash manners and other obedience skills.

Taz is a fun boy, enthusiastic about his walks, his toys and meeting other dogs.

Hounds are naturals for scent work and there are lots of opportunities locally to practice and compete in this area.

If you’re looking for a fun young

dog for your family, come check out Taz! He is neutered, microchipped and current on his vaccinations and is available from the Humboldt County Animal Shelter, located at 980 Lycoming Ave. in McKinleyville. The shelter is open Monday through Friday.

More information is available at (707) 840-9132.

Aurora is rapidly becoming a Redwood Pals star.

Aurora is a three-year-old Husky mix.

She initially did not pass temperament testing at the shelter because she did not care much for being touched.

We’re not sure what’s changed but she has become quite affectionate. On a recent meeting with some potential adopters she was happy to be petted, gave them kisses and crawled right into the lap of one of the teenagers!

Aurora has lived with her offspring and their offspring and is very good with young dogs that need work on socialization skills. She has been quite patient with some of our enthusiastic youngsters at the shelter and demonstrating proper greeting techniques.

Taz She is very good on the leash and is treat-motivated. She knows sit and will come to her name.

Aurora has not demonstrated an interest in escaping, which can be a problem with husky type dogs. She does have a crazy howl that not everyone will love, though husky lovers tell me it is cute!

Aurora will probably still need a gentle hand to get her big fluffy coat and tail properly groomed. If you would like to meet this sweet girl, please contact us at redwoodpalsrescue@gmail.com or leave a clear message at (707) 633-8842.

South Spit’s restored habitat sees return of Snowy Plovers Bureau of Land ManaGeMent

ARCATA – For nearly two decades, Bureau of Land Management staff in Arcata have been grooming beach habitat to encourage nesting by western snowy plovers, small shorebirds that are listed as a threatened species.

For much of that time, BLM staffers were disappointed when the birds ignored the new nesting areas.

That all began to change in 2016, when increasing numbers of fluffy, spotted plover chicks began appearing on the restored habitat beaches of the Mike Thompson Wildlife Area, South Spit, Humboldt Bay. The staffers were thrilled at the end of this year’s nesting season, when 37 chicks fledged on BLM’s South Spit habitat. It was a record year.

“A line from the movie Field of Dreams

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says, ‘if you build it, they will come,’ and we are happy to be realizing that spirit of optimism,” said Molly Brown, manager of the BLM Arcata Field Office. “The South Spit fledglings represented more than 50 percent of the chicks fledged during the 2019 breeding season in a snowy plover recovery area that includes beaches in Del Norte, Humboldt and Mendocino counties.

A total of 58 chicks fledged in the entire recovery area, up from 48 a year ago.”

The BLM Arcata Field Offices manages 51 acres of breeding habitat for western snowy plovers that prefer to lay their eggs on wide-open expanses of beaches, where they can easily see and ward off predators.

To improve nesting habitat, BLM crews work outside of breeding season using heavy equipment such as bulldozers and agricultural tractors with discs to remove

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Brown noted that Humboldt State University’s wildlife department and Dr. Mark Colwell, Ph.D. have been critical partners along with the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

The Mike Thompson Wildlife Area, South Spit, Humboldt Bay offers miles of nearly deserted beaches about 15 miles southwest of Eureka, Calif.

While access is restricted within snowy plover areas during nesting season, the spit provides Pacific Ocean beach access.

Marshes on the bay side of the spit support waterfowl.

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation.

Diverse activities authorized on these lands generated $96 billion in sales of goods and services throughout the American economy in fiscal year 2017. These activities supported more than 468,000 jobs.

Register now for the Godwit Days Fall Preview Godwit days

HUMBOLDT – For the eighth year, the Godwit Day Spring Migration Bird Festival is offering a Fall Preview.

New this year are a free family birding trip, birding by kayak, and dragonflying.

Join experienced leaders the weekend of October 5 and 6 on any of six smallgroup trips (maximum of 10 registrants, except the family birding trip allows 20) selected to cover the area’s best birding locations.

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AVIAN OBSERVERS Birders birding during Godwit Days.

Submitted photo peak period for migrating a taste of the North Coast birds, the Fall Preview is during a time of year with intended to give registrants high potential for rare bird sightings.

On Saturday, join an allSummer Hours: day trip to Bear River Ridge Friday 5 p.m. (Happy Hour) south of Ferndale, focusing Thursday & Saturday, 7 p.m. on migrating birds of prey with Andrew Orahoske

Thursday, Sept. 26, 8 - 10 p.m.

Low Notes Friday, Sept. 27, 9-11 p.m.

Front Ear Saturday, Sept. 28, 9-11 p.m.

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($40); spend the morning not only searching out shorebirds along Humboldt Bay – starting at Klopp Lake – but also learning about their lives from Elizabeth Feucht and David Fix ($30); or go on an afternoon trip to Blue Lake with Sandra Hunt-von Arb to learn about dragonflies of the North Coast ($20).

On Sunday, join Keith Slauson for a morning of chasing rare birds ($40); Alexa DeJoannis to bird by kayak (bring your own boat or rent one), launching under the Samoa Bridge ($20); or Denise Seeger and Amaya Bechler for a free family birding trip — a relaxing one to two mile level walk – at the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

These trips by carpool or boat range from $0 to $40 each. Meeting locations are specified in online trip descriptions.

To register or get more information, visitgodwitdays.org and click on “Events” in the top banner or send an email to godwitdaysreg@yahoo.com.

Mr. David Jervis of Arcata recently observed that eating jerky is “best done as a solitary act.” Why? Notes the noshing Northtowner, “Because you really do look a little bit like an animal tearing a piece of meat off a carcass.”