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ARCATA – Arcata property owners and Recology customers are getting a rate increase for garbage and recycling services. Arcata’s contract with Recology ended in September, and according to staff report, the Humboldt Waste Management Authority (HWMA) now manages recycling processing services via Recology for all member jurisdictions, including Arcata, at a rate of $69.56 per ton for curbside collectibles for 2018/2019. Fees for garbage and recycling are based on the size of the cart or bin serviced and the frequency of service. The rates cover pick up service for both recycling and garbage carts and bins, a per ton fee for garbage sent to the landfill, and a processing fee for recyclable materials that are recycled. Future fee increases will be tied to the Consumer Price Increase (CPI) and henceforth will automatically adjust on July 1. The total additional cost is $193,725, to be spread across all accounts. Single-family customers generate 65 percent of the recycling tonnage, or 1,749 of 2,704 tons. When the cost is spread over the number of single-family carts serviced, the increase is $2.96 per month for each recycling cart a customer uses. Multi-family and commercial accounts generate 35 percent of the recycling tonnage, or 955 tons. The cost to service this tonnage results in an increase of $6.65 monthly for each recycling cart or bin. According to the city, this option fairly distributes costs to where tonnage is generated. Citizen Maggie Gainer, a waste reduction enthusiast, asked what was being done to keep material from reaching the waste stream in the first

HUMBOLDT – The state doesn’t have a cannabis track and trace program in place but Humboldt County does, with 2.7 million product stamps ordered so far. And with the state’s system not expected to be operational until at least six months, a contract with a tracking and tracing firm has been extended until late spring. Extension of the county’s contract with SIPCA Security LLC was approved at the December 4 Board of Supervisors meeting. Known as CalOrigin, the county’s program began in the fall of 2017 and has included the tagging of over 960,000 plants and 175,000 pounds of processed cannabis. At this point, 583 local licensees have clearance to operate at 774 cultivation sites. County agricultural Commissioner Jeff Dolf told supervisors that the six-month extension of the SICPA contract will allow tracking and tracing to continue as the state ramps up its own system. The state now has a temporary licensing system. Dolf said a statewide track and trace program will take effect when a significant number of permanent, annually-renewed state licenses have been issued. “To date, there are only three that have been issued statewide,” he continued. He said if the county doesn’t continue its program, there will be a “gap” in the track-

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McKINLEYVILLE – On Wednesday, Dec. 5 at about 3 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 2600 block of Bolier Avenue. in McKinleyville for the report of a male subject with head injuries. Upon further investigation, deputies learned that shortly before 3 a.m., three male subjects arrived at the residence and began to physically assault the victim with metal bats. The suspects demanded money and cannabis. The suspects fled the residence with over 60 pounds of cannabis trim and other items of value. Following a medical exam, the victim was found to have injuries to his head and

torso, as well as a stab wound to the chest. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The suspects are described as: • White male in his mid 30s, wearing dark colored cargo shorts, a black jacket, a black ski mask and a black hat, carrying a pipe or bat. • White male in his early 20s, wearing dark blue jean shorts, a black jacket with a red liner, a black hat and a black neoprene face mask, carrying an aluminum baseball bat. • White male in his early 20s wearing all black clothing. Anyone with information is encouraged to call (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.

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ARCATA – On Monday, Dec. 3 at about 8:10 a.m., Arcata Police Department officers responded to the report of shots fired in the area of Foster Avenue and Heather Lane. While in route, officers were advised that there was one shooting victim on scene. Witnesses also said some of the involved parties were fleeing the scene in a pickup. Officers located a truck matching the description provided traveling eastbound on Foster Avenue. A high-risk traffic stop was initiated and three male subjects were detained without incident.

Officers located the male parties retrieved his rifle shooting victim, a white and began shooting at the male adult in his 20s, in other group striking one of an apartment in them. the 2100 block Search warof Heather Lane. rants were obFire and medical tained and a rifle personnel were was located in staged in the the pickup ofarea and providficers stopped on their arrival. ed medical aid to Matthew Allen the victim once the scene was se- Matthew Allen Ramsey, 20, of Arcata was arcure. The victim's Ramsey rested on an atinjuries were not tempted murder charge life threatening and he was and transported to the transported to the hospital. Humboldt County CorrecOfficers learned a verbal tional Facility. altercation had occurred Arcata High School was between two groups of res- put on lockdown due to the idents. During the alter- incidents proximity to the cation one of the involved campus. The campus was re-opened once it was determined that there were no outstanding suspects. The Arcata Police Department thank the Humboldt State University Police Department for their assistance during the initial incident as well as the Eureka Police Department for their assistance with evidence collection. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call (707) 822-2428.

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ARCATA – The Arcata City Council will certify November’s election results tomorrow, then elect a new mayor and vice mayor from among themselves Thursday, Dec. 13 at noon in Council Chamber at Arcata City Hall, 736 F St. Mayor Sofia Pereira and Vice Mayor Brett Watson were re-elected in the fall election, and the overall composition of the council remains unchanged. Following that procedure and with the new mayor and vice mayor in place, the council will consider assignments to regional boards, committees and commission, and as liaisons for 2019. After that, the City Council will adjourn and immediately reconvene as the Arcata Joint Powers Financing Authority. It will first approve the Minutes of the City of Arcata Joint Powers Financing Authority

Meeting of Dec. 14, 2017; and elect a chair and vice-chair. Parks and Recreation Committee Arcata’s Parks and Recreation Committee meets today, Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. in Council Chamber. Agenda items include discussion of the Forsyth Acquisition and potential uses consistent with existing uses in the Arcata Community Forest and Redwood Park The committee will then review and comment on a draft Parks Story Map for the City of Arcata website. It will also hear an update on the Annie and Mary Trail Staff reports will cover the Plaza Improvement Task Force; Valley West and Carlson Park; Ennes Park; Futsal; the Arcata Ball Park Bleachers; the Arcata Skate Park and removal of dead and dying trees in Redwood Park.

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county cannabis products. A written county staff report states that “conscious of industry complaints about the program’s cost,” SIPCA has agreed to lower the program’s accounting fee by 30 percent, to $400. During a public comment period, members of the cannabis industry supported the program and vouched for SIPCA’s customer service. Nathan Whittington of the Ladybug Herbal Sanctuary cooperative came to the podium brandishing a thick “compliance binder.” He described the program as an initially challenging one that ultimately delivers benefits. “It’s been daunting and it’s been hard – but we’re getting through it,” said Whittington, adding that the county’s inspections clarified what needed to be done. That prepared him for a

subsequent visit from a state inspector. “They were able to readily see that we were within our cultivation area and everything was tagged appropriately because we had a track and trace program in place,” he continued. Other speakers emphasized the importance of local control and urged supervisors to support marketing and branding efforts. Terra Carver of the Humboldt Growers Alliance said the local program has strong potential to help “leverage our world-renowned brand by building a marketing effort around verified Humboldt County products.” Supervisor Estelle Fennell, who chairs the California Cannabis Authority, said Humboldt’s regulation has been proactive and effective. “We’re breaking new ground with every day,” she continued. “We started this a few years ago and we are ahead of the state.” Fennell added, “A very

important part of the whole legalization movement was to assure local control – we’re asserting that.” The program’s revenues aren’t matching its costs. Dolf said each product stamp costs seven cents and the county’s share is five cents. With 2.7 million stamps purchased, the county’s revenue amounts to about $135,000. But Dolf said his office’s costs related to the program in the 2017 to 2018 fiscal year were $270,000. A million dollars is budgeted for the SIPCA contract extension and is expected to be paid for through user fees. A written county staff report states that fees collected so far amount to about $490,000. The county is also pursuing cannabis marketing and community grant programs through its economic development division. County staff told supervisors that those proposals will be referred to the board in March.

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HUMBOLDT State – In the midst of exams and projects, I sometimes wonder why I chose college. Why would I intentionally put myself through stress, lack of sleep, and the pressure to succeed? I go through phases of regret and compare my life to those around me, instilling a real fear of the soon to come post-baccalaureate blues. Will all of this time, money and hard work really pay off in the end? Then I realize, prior to college, my roadmap in life looked like a Jackson Pollock painting. It was a mess of scattered lines moving in unplanned directions. As a kid, higher education wasn’t always discussed in my family. It was my understanding that if I learned a skill or found something I was passionate about, my career path would seem much more clear. However, I didn’t understand that college could be used as a tool to find those things I would be passionate about. I imagined college as a concrete prison that only accepted those who claimed their career path at the age of five. College couldn’t be for indecisive people like me. After years of odd jobs, technical school and experience as a veterinary technician, I realized I was staying stagnant in life. College was my answer to escape my everyday monotony. I struggled with the idea of

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Traffic wandering ways avenged by the Hula Hoop of Justice • Wednesday, November 15 old girl, earning him a trespassing 12:10 a.m. The Arcata City Coun- banishment. cil convened in a thrift store park- • Thursday, November 20 7:22 ing lot on H Street to… oh wait, a.m. An L Street man’s approach that was an actual dumpster fire. to processing marital strife in• Thursday, November 16 volved the usual yelling, then plac11:41 a.m. A car on Chester Lane ing a mattress on top of his wife and has been repeatedly attracting throwing her possessions at her. eggs of the hurled variety in recent 7:25 a.m. Meanwhile, he called weeks, the ceaseless albumen ac- police to report that she was actcumulations eating away ing crazy. at its very paint. ARCATA ARCATA 8:22 a.m. A lad threw 4:39 p.m. An urban a glass of water at his POLICE POLICE guerrilla cut a formidable mom in Sunny Brae. figure in the library park11:01 a.m. Further ing lot, swaggering about lawlessness enveloped Kevin L. in his high-visibility camArcata’s sleepy southern Hoover ouflage outfit with a bigshire when someone in ass knife in the waistband, Sunny Brae Center cut surely equal to any book-lending a hose and made off with a nozzle. challenge that may have arisen. 5:40 p.m. An age-old and appar• Saturday, November 17 ently still effective scam was vis3:16 p.m. Hostilities broke out ited on a Craigslist user who had at a Valley West shopping center advertised a surfboard for $350. when a woman in a blue dress He was sent a rubber check for launched a can of soda pop at a $1,088 with instructions to cash it fellow human. and send the balance to a moving 3:37 p.m. The can-tosser and her company, and hurry up before it strife migrated to a nearby golden boings back at him. arches, where she was knocked to • Wednesday, November 21 the ground. Two men then entered 1:34 p.m. It was bad enough that into combat, but it wasn’t clear the occupants of a green and silver which gallant bloke wielded a near- tent lived in it next to the Scout by rock in defense of her honor – Hut in Redwood Park for several the camouflaged one or the guy days. But then they started acting whose jersey declared his enthusi- like they owned the jernt, getting asm for the Arizona Cardinals. shouty with Arcata’s ever-belea• Sunday, November 18 10:51 guered innocent passersby. a.m. The doggie duo that romps 5:16 p.m. Someone painted a big ’n’ terrorizes Sunny Brae yards “B” on the inside wall of the Portgot loose from their inadequate- land Loo at Seventh and F streets. ly fenced yards at Wiley Court 5:53 p.m. A clean-shaven man in and Beverly Way again, roaming a maroon baseball cap never got to Pneumonia Gulch in search of enjoy the stolen succulence convulnerable housepets and poultry. tained in the bag of groceries he 2:11 p.m. A loose dachshund on made off with from a Uniontown J Street posed hardly any menace supermarket, as he jettisoned his at all, except perhaps to life forms load of loot to better reach escape seven inches or under in stature. velocity southbound on F Street. • Monday, November 19 10:11 8:07 p.m. A different high-ama.m. A drunk laid on the Seventh bition shoplifter at the same store Street freeway overpass allegedly brazenly trundled out with a full in pain, despite the hurt-hindering car of stolen groceries, which embottle of alcohol lying next to him. ployees recovered. The walkway wallower was arrest- 9:06 p.m. There were two ed on a drublic punkedness charge. drunks at the transit center, 11:10 a.m. A Valley West motel and one of them, a woman, kept employee went rogue with the touching a stranger’s legs. She got contents of the till, and while he a talking to. was never to return, the motel 10:14 p.m. A man at Shoplifting would kinda like its $286 back. Central (the Uniontown store) 6:39 p.m. A man, loosely de- placed some of his groceries in his fined, lingering outside a Valley cart, and some other select items in West restaurant in a green shirt, his backpack. While waiting in line made sexual gestures at a 2-year- to pay for the merch that was visi-

ble, police arrived for a little chat. • Thursday, November 22 11:38 p.m. An Eye Street resident claimed that she’d been pushed down the stairs by an ex-roommate, but then said she was OK and shouldn’t have called after all. • Friday, November 23 7:26 p.m. Things went unfunnily funny around town with unrelated disturbing, quasi-menacing and outright violent incidents, beginning with a guy getting knocked out during a hobo melee on the Plaza. 7:49 p.m. An “older” (than what?) woman in a red sweater on Tavern Row yellingly offered to beat up random passersby. 8:07 p.m. A man on the southwest corner of the Plaza yelled and acted scary, someone said. 9:16 p.m. The guest in Room 113 at a Janes Road motel said he’d been robbed. 9:45 p.m. A man staggered into a Valley West gas station claiming he’d been stabbed. • Saturday, November 24 4:10 p.m. Chester Court stealings included half a cord of wood, a bicycle helmet and a rocking chair. 11:18 p.m. Someone said that a silver motor home on Haeger Avenue had been displaying the Morse Code signal for “SOS” for the past five hours. 11:47 p.m. When a woman went up into the Community Forest to cut down her tarp, she said someone attacked her and gave her a black eye. • Sunday, November 25 5:13 p.m. A man was reported “aggressively bumping” a woman who had blood on her face outside an F Street variety store. 7:43 p.m. Medical marijuana and an herb grinder went missing on Alliance Road. • Monday, November 26 11:36 a.m. An industrious chap out front of a Janes Road motel busied himself with three forms of pointless activity: breaking bottles, throwing things in the street and destroying innocent pillows. 2:30 p.m. A woman walking in the Sunny Brae Tract had an aggressive and untethered dog rush up at her. When she asked the owner to restrain his precious pooch, he yelled at her. 11:34 p.m. A man with questionable cost-benefit analytical skills in an unfortunate yellow-and-black plaid jacket pulled an incompetent

heist of life-giving chips ’n’ soda at a Uniontown supermarket, and headed down F Street where he soon became very arrested. • Tuesday, November 27 7:22 a.m. A man and woman with a bike that had no front tire refused to leave a Heindon Road diner, meeting requests to leave with threats to poop in the parking lot and then smear the feces all over the restaurant’s windows. However, they skedaddled before actually empoopening the place. 9:40 a.m. An E Street resident reported one man sleeping in his bed and another stealing his clothes. 9:43 a.m. Someone called from an unknown G Street location about a man who refused to leave, but the caller just kept telling the dispatcher to “hold on,” wouldn’t answer questions and then hung up, not answering when called back. 9:13 p.m. After shooting up drugs in the hospital parking lot, a man and woman went into the ER waiting room and demanded that the staff pay for their taxi ride. 11:53 p.m. A drunken television salesman tried aggressive selling tactics on customers at a Valley West gas station, who weren’t necessarily there at that hour shopping for a 50-inch flatscreen TV of dubious provenance. He was arrested for public drunkenness. • Wednesday, November 28 1:57 p.m. An employee reportedly stole cash from an H Street store. 6:46 p.m. The camouflage-clothed man who’d made obscene gestures at a toddler outside a Valley West restaurant came back, and was again warned away. 7:26 p.m. As someone enjoyed a video chat with her friend, the other person’s boyfriend struck her, with an argument ensuing. 9:29 p.m. A man sleeping in the laundry room of a Valley West motel told the staff that if they wanted him out of there, they could just call police. So they did, and he was arrested. • Thursday, November 29 9:10 a.m. A Sierra Way roommate wouldn’t wake up, so police and then the coroner were called. 9:17 p.m. When a man interrupted a burglary on M Street, the surprised thief quipped, “No one was supposed to be here.” 10:31 p.m. After a he-she argument outside the hospital ER, a woman

intentionally cut herself. The man then took her housekeys, said he’d vandalize the place and left. 1:53 p.m. Two extraordinarily clueless golfers, complete with bags, used the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary to practice their drives, hitting golf balls into Klopp Lake. 6:11 p.m. A woman was driving home on Alliance Road when a man dressed in a Mainway Toys Invisible Pedestrian™ outfit stepped out in front of her car. She hit the brakes before striking him, but he retaliated anyway, striking her car with a hula hoop. The driver asked that he be tracked down and admonished, describing the man as dressed in all black clothing, with brown hair and carrying a hula hoop. 6:27 p.m. A downtown driver described being nearly struck by another driver who was jabbering on her cell phone and then honked her horn and yelled at the other person. The distracted driver pulled in at a G Street business, followed by the near-victim, who wanted to take a picture of her license plate. It was then that she noticed that the woman had an open container of alcohol from which she was drinking. 8:28 p.m. An Austin Way resident set a meeting with a potential roommate, but the guy went ahead and dropped off all his belongings there before the deal was sealed. The resident was concerned that there were illegal items amongst his possessions. • Friday, November 30 7:21 a.m. A woman threatened to burn her garbage out in front of a Valley West business. 4:54 p.m. An E Street woman threatened to “firebomb” someone’s truck, but it turns out she says stupid shit like that all the time. 6:38 p.m. A long-haired man in a multicolored sweater was reported wandering in traffic at Foster Avenue and Alliance Road, and struck a passing car with a hula hoop. He then headed eastward toting a bag of groceries and his assault hoop. 7:33-7:34 p.m. A man in a beanie and striped shirt carrying a hula hoop was reported jumping in front of cars on Alliance Road, and starting arguments with drivers of passing vehicles. The hostile hoopman was arrested.

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WATERWAY WEED Free-lance eco-cleaner-uppers Ted and Pam Halstead couldn’t help but notice the five-pound bags of bud littering Liscom Slough last week, and retrieved two of them before they floated out into Humboldt Bay. Ted called them “Liscom Slough certified.” Photos courtesy ted and

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Charles Darwin said “he was the greatest scientific traveler who ever lived.” Thomas Jefferson said “I consider him the most important scientist whom I have met!” These words were spoken about Alexander Von Humboldt. Just scratch off William McKinley`s name from the pedestal and carve Humboldt’s name on it. People would then know why in 1850 they named the county in his honor. Sure save a ton of money. Terry Finigan Arcata

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Introspection in the time of heavy rain, dark days and bare trees: If I have offended anyone in any way, was harsh when I could have been softer, argued when I could have sought common ground, lost my temper or assigned blame instead of seeking a conversation, I sincerely apologize. When I was insensitive or out of line or acted stupidly, I am sorry. Please forgive me. If anyone feels they owe me anything, please don’t feel that way. All debt is forgiven, monetary and otherwise. Please remember me for my

News items: Plaza plaque with misleading wording – removed. Plaza statue which embodies retrograde values – voted out. County sanctuary measure – approved... Ever get the idea that maybe we locally aren’t the problem, but that the divider-in-chief who endlessly stokes racial tension for political benefit might be the most deserving focus for our social justice ire? better moments, not my worst. I wish the best for you and those you love. Fhyre Phoenix McKinleyville

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Rates | Behavior modification needed place. She said Recology has vast expertise and resources to pursue waste reduction, and should be working with Zero Waste Humboldt for “real efforts to change ratepayer behavior and increase waste reduction habits.” She noted that there is a significant amount of garbage in the recycling stream, and vice versa. “How can we incentivise less waste, whether it’s recyclable or it’s not recyclable?” Gainer asked. She said she supports the rate increase to help drive down waste, as long as it’s accompanied by further action. Councilmember Susan Ornelas said she’d like to encourage manufacturers who create the future waste in the first place to start taking responsibility for reducing the

amount of material that will eventually be tossed. “I don’t think it’s that far-fetched for us to be thinking about this stuff,” she said. Councilmember Brett Watson agreed, stating that he didn’t see where pro-active efforts were being sufficiently pursued. A staff report says the rate increase is needed for changes in the global recycling scheme far beyond Arcata’s direct control. States the report, “Markets for recyclable material have dramatically dropped in the past year due to many factors, including lack of domestic markets, international markets curtailing imports of material, and the need for cleaner recyclable materials when they are delivered to markets.” The new rates:

collaborated and put together at least 200 Packs of Hope for the victims of the Camp Fire, who will return to school on Monday, December 3. We were able to fill 200

backpacks with everything a student might need on the first day of school... including a $25 gift card in each one! The outpouring was astonishing, and we want to express our gratitude for everyone’s generosity: Coast Central Credit Union, Linda Sundburg Insurance, Northtown Books, Pacific Paper Supply, Schatzi’s Hidden Treasures, and Tin Can Mailman donated cash, books, school and office supplies. Countless individuals made generous financial contributions. Families, students, and staff from Jacoby Creek, McKinleyville Union School District, and Union Street Charter School donated money and supplies. In all, our community contributed over $3,500 in cash and gift cards alone. On Friday, students from McKinleyville Middle School and Union Street Charter assembled the backpacks with supplies, personal notes of encouragement, and gift cards, and the Packs of Hope were delivered to relocation sites in Oroville on Saturday. Many other groups in the community are working to bring donations to the fire victims, and we feel so proud to be a part of this community who, as a whole, has shown so much caring and compassion. Needless to say, the generosity of this community will make the return to normalcy just a little easier for those who lost so much in this devastating and tragic event. Once again, we thank you all. Very sincerely, Maureen Taylor, the staff and students of McKinleyville Middle and Union Street (Arcata) Charter Schools

Help prevent stormwater pollution ARCATA – The City of Arcata is committed to improving local water quality, and our Environmental Services Department has some tips for community members on how to prevent stormwater pollution this rainy season. Preventing stormwater pollution is an easy way community members can help keep Humboldt Bay, local creeks and other bodies of water clean for the public and wildlife. Stormwater is rain that does not get absorbed into the ground, but flows into a stormwater drainage system. The City’s storm drainage system is separate from the wastewater sewer system, which means that rainwater and any other fluid or debris flowing into storm drains are not treated by our sewage treatment plant. Items left in streets and gutters including leaves, cigarettes, trash, motor oil and other auto fluids from driveways, soapy runoff

that occurs from washing cars, pet waste, garden pesticides and fertilizers, and muddy runoff from construction sites that wash into streets all enter the City’s storm drains and flow directly into Humboldt Bay, local rivers and creeks, which impacts local water quality. Poor water quality affects everyone, including wildlife, so it is important that we all work together to prevent stormwater pollution. To keep local water clean, we must ensure that only rain goes down our storm drains. Here are five easy stormwater pollution prevention measures that anyone can take to help keep our water clean: 1. Never wash anything into a storm drain. Park your car on a lawn or gravel driveway for washing and pour soapy washing water down a sink drain. 2. Maintain your vehicle.

Inspect and maintain your vehicle regularly to prevent or stop leaks. Recycle used motor oil at a certified collection center. 3. Properly dispose of hazardous waste. Take unwanted, toxic household cleaners, paint thinners, and any other hazardous waste to the Humboldt Waste Management Authority’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility for proper disposal. 4. Be a smart gardener. Use pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers sparingly. Never apply pesticides if rain is in the forecast. Whenever possible, use non-toxic alternatives. 5. Pick up pet waste. Properly dispose of your pet’s waste in a garbage can. For more information on stormwater pollution, visit cityofarcata.org, or call the Environmental Services Department at (707) 822-8184.

Arcata City Hall hosts showing of ‘Return of Refillables’ webcast ARCATA – The City of Arcata will host a special webcast, presented by The Container Recycling Institute, titled Return of Refillables in the United States. The City supports the efforts of a zero waste community, and will be researching the possibility of a cooperative bottle washing venture to serve some Redwood Coast beverage producers. The City hopes to collaborate with local businesses and stakeholders to make this positive change for our environment, and this webinar will help to inform community members of ways others have approached this goal.

This webinar will focus on refillable containers and will discuss how glass beverage containers are collected, sterilized, refilled and re-sold. Several guest speakers, including business owners, will describe their approach to using and collecting refillable beverage containers from the public and offer guidance to those who attend. The webcast will be shown at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13 in Council Chamber inside City Hall, located at 736 F Street in Arcata. For more information, please contact our Community Development Department at (707) 822-5955.

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ARCATA – Arcata’s Environmental Services Department has launched Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Interactive Storyboard Maps. The new GIS Interactive Storyboard Maps feature information where visitors to the City’s website can find a parcel or take self-guided tours to explore some of Arcata’s world famous locations and event

sites, tour Arcata’s trails or take a historical tour of some of Arcata’s historic landmarks dating from 1850 to 1970. The goal is to offer Arcata residents with more background information about their home. The focus was on highlighting notable places, events and historic landmarks within the City of Arcata. City staff spent the last few months

collecting photographs and data to complete this project. Staffmemnbers collaborated with the Wiyot Tribe, Humboldt State University Library’s Humboldt Room and librarian Garrett Purchio to provide culturally significant information and images to share with the community. For more information, or to view the City of Arcata GIS Interactive Storyboard Maps, visit cityofarcata.org.

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MCKINLEYVILLE – On Saturday, Dec. 8 at about 1:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a self-storage facility on the 1600 block of Sutter Road in McKinleyville for a duress alarm activation. Upon arrival, deputies found one storage unit with keys still in the lock but were unable to locate anyone associated with the unit at the facility. Deputies made entry into the unit to check for a subject in duress. Deputies did not locate anyone inside the unit, but did observe components associated with a butane hash oil (BHO) lab and smelled a strong odor of cannabis. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit was called to the scene to investigate. While executing a search warrant on the unit, deputies located over 327 pounds of cannabis bud and over 26 pounds of butane hash oil product. This incident is still under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.

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LOCAL ART Left, Toni Magyar's The Good Life in Arcata, showing at Umpqua Bank. Center, Steve Porter's A Man With No Shadow, also at the bank. Right, Flowers by Kate Christensen. submitted photos

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ARCATA – Arts! Arcata, Arcata Main Street's monthly celebration of visual and performing arts, takes place Friday. Dec. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at locations throughout Arcata. Below are the venues and artists: • Alchemy Distillery, 330 South G St.: Handiwork by The Humboldt Knitters, who are a group of six artists with a wide assortment of hand-knit items. • Arcata Artisans, 883 H St.: Presents its Annual Members Show. The cooperative gallery exhibits diverse works by its 25 members all year long. In December they feature a group show of new works including hot cast glass, jewelry, woodworking, photography, weaving, ceramics,

painting, printmaking, metalwork and stained glass with a wine pour by the North Coast GYN and Breast Health Project. • Arcata Exchange, 813 H St.: Live music and performance of Pacific Union Elementary Holiday Show. • Arcata Main Street, Arcata Plaza: Live music by Bandamonium, visits with the Snowflake Queen, Elsa and Olaf, Scrooge and the spirits of Christmas past, present and future with photo opportunities in a snowy winter wonderland, craft libations and complimentary treats. • Belle Starr, 863 H St.: Live music by The Attics, with a nonprofit wine pour by Planned Parenthood. • Bubbles, 1031 H St.: Live music by Casey Goldman & Lindsay Battle.

• Café Brio, 791 G St.: Watercolor by Marisa Kieselhorst with live music by the Norton Brothers. • Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St.: Hosting a holiday sale-abration with pottery bowls, vases, platters and more with holiday music. • Foodwise Kitchen, 971 Eighth St.: Kate Sequeira of A Lasting Piece will showcase French inspired up-cycled linen and cotton aprons. • Garden Gate, 905 H St.: Paintings by Augustus Clark in acrylic with live music by The Compost Mountain Boys with a nonprofit wine pour by the Northcoast Environmental Center. • Global Village Gallery, 973 H St.: Huichol Art with live music by singer, songwriter Joanne Rand. • The Burger Joint, 835 J St.: Graphic design art by Samantha Moore titled Cat Food, with live music by the Kentucky Warblers. • Threadbare Dancewear, 668 ARTS! ARCATA

1 1/4 cup dark chocolate (I used semi-sweet chips) 4 tablespoons well combined coconut milk pinch or two of salt to taste 1 teaspoon vanilla cocoa powder for dusting (or powdered sugar if you want a snow like effect) In a double boiler, heat the coconut milk and when it is pretty warm, stir in the chocolate, stirring until it all melts. You want it all fully combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt to taste (and more vanilla if you roll that way) and place the bowl in the freezer for at least three hours. Remove from freezer and scoop out with a tablespoon and roll quickly into a ball like shape – if you try to be too precise in your ball shape, it will melt. Now is not the time for precision, go for quirky roundish shapes! Roll the balls in cocoa powder and return to the freezer, covered. You can serve directly from the freezer since there is so much fat in the coconut milk that it doesn't freeze solid, just enough to keep its form. Serving with red wine is of course optional but an amazing pairing! Hugs!

CAFE MOKKA MUSIC Finnish Country Sauna and Tubs and Cafe Mokka in Arcata will present two musical performances for this upcoming weekend. On Friday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m., Summer McCall and Blake Ritter will bring their Celtic music stylings to the café, and on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m., local Celtic-themed trio Good Company will perform. Both shows have no cover charge, and all ages are welcome. Café Mokka is located at the corner of Fifth and J streets, and for more information call (707) 822-2228 or visit cafemokkaarcata.com.

all seasons BEETHOVEN’S BIRTHDAY The All Seasons Orchestra will celebrate the winter season with a holiday-themed concert that will also celebrate Beethoven’s birthday on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. at the D Street Neighborhood Center, located at 1301 D St. in Arcata. The event is free and open to the public, and complimentary refreshments will be served following the performance. The festivities will include an evening of music including Beethoven’s overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, selections from Mozart’s Third Concerto for Horn, holiday selections including Carol of the Bells, Festive Sounds of Hanukah, Skater’s Waltz, Sleigh Ride and a medley of songs including Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Silver Bells and I’ll Be Home for Christmas. Michael Robertson, left, and Don Bicknell will perform solos. submitted photo • Natural toys and clothes for ages 1 week to 6 years • Dress up dresses and costumes

mCK santa SANTA IN MACK TOWN Santa is coming to Dow’s Prairie Grange and would love to greet our local good little boys and girls during the Grange’s monthly pancake breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 15. Come celebrate this festive season with Grange’s Holiday Flea Market and Craft Fair. There are plenty of local vendors waiting to help you find that special holiday gift for someone. The breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Large breakfasts are $5 and the small size is $3. The flea market is open until 3 pm. Vendors interested in renting a table can call our new Flea Market Chair Kathy at (707) 498-0801. The Dow’s Prairie Grange is located at 3995 Dow’s Prairie Rd. in McKinleyville. submitted photo Visit www.humboldtsanitation.com

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he Wha-Nika’s Student of the Month for December is third grader Ekela Pires-Moore. Ekela is kind, a positive role model, and has excellent attendance. She works hard inside and outside of the classroom. She enjoys swimming and plans to participate in ballet soon. Her favorite school activities are: PE, writing, the After School Cooking Club and spending Ekela Pires-Moore time with friends. A couple of fun facts about Ekela are: her favorite animals are the Koals and Corgis. She loves to play outside whenever she can and especially likes riding her bike around Blue Lake with her mom and sister. Congratulations Ekela on being the Student of the month for December. And all students of the month from the beginning of the school year until now will be recognized at the all school awards assembly that will take place on Friday, Dec. 21 at 8:45 a.m. at Blue Lake School. Special thank you to Blue Lake Volunteer Fire Department Many residents know that I write this column, and often request items to be placed in it, if possible. Sometimes I’m able to do so, if time allows, and this week, I received a very special request from Ann Mixer – which for those of you who know Ann know that when she asks you to do something, you joyously find a way to make sure you can! Ann wanted to give a special thanks to the Blue Lake Volunteer Fire Department, and especially Fire Chief Ray Stonebarger. Recently Ann had a scare where the Fire Department was called to her house for medical aid. She says they were there so fast, and Chief Ray stayed with her the whole time until the ambulance came. Thank you Blue Lake Volunteer Fire Department and Chief Ray for being such an integral part of our community, and for the compassionate way you treat every person you serve. We know that this is part of your job, but you all go above and beyond every day. Mad River Grange meeting On Wednesday, Dece. 12, the Mad River Grange will be holding its last meeting of the year. The entire community is invited to come out for a meal at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. And if you are interested in helping out this amazing organization, the Grange is in need of a new roof! Send in a onetime special donation for the “Put a Lid on It” Roof Campaign to: P.O. Box 2, Blue Lake, CA 95525. That’s all for this week. Have a wonderful time! INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS Enrollment for the 2019-20 school year has begun. For those interested in obtaining an interdistrict transfer, please contact your child’s district of residence to begin the process. IN-HOME SERVICES

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he McKinleyville Community Choir comes to Trinidad Town Hall on Sunday, Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. to perform sacred and secular Christmas tunes. Wonderful voices. Great spirit. Beautiful music. All are invited. Trinidad Council meets today The last Trinidad City Council meeting of the year takes place today, Dec. 12 starting at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall. Outgoing City Manager Dan Berman, who has dedicated years to Trinidad’s fiscal and civic well being for several years, will be honored prior to the meeting. Cake and well wishes will be provided by the Trinidad Civic Club. Inquiries? Call TCC Co-President Jan West at (707) 677-3655. Vacation rental office opens Thursday Join the Greater Trinidad Chamber of Commerce and Proprietor Mike Reinman at the ribbon cutting for the newly remodeled Redwood Coast Vacation Rental Office in Saunders

MUSICAL CHEER McKinleyville Community Choir will present Christmas favorites on Sunday, Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. in Trinidad Town Hall. Submitted photo Plaza between Headie’s and Forbes Real Estate on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. There will be live music and refreshments. RNSP Holiday Sale Support Redwood National and State Parks during its holiday sale between Dec. 10 and 23. Books and gifts may be purchased at 15 percent off. Members of RNP receive 25 percent off (sale items not included in this offer). Go to the Patrick’s Point State Park Visitor Center, Prairie Creek Redwood Park and the other RNP visitor centers to take advantage of this offer. Call (707) 465-7327 or go to

redwoodparksconservancy.org for additional information. Natalie Craig exhibit at WCA Natalie Craig’s mixed media exhibit called Dialogue In Three Parts continues at WCA, 501 South Westhaven Dr. Natalie describes her work as a conversation between the artist, the subject and the viewer. Visit with Artist in Residence Christy Chandler at the Center on Fridays between 1 and 4 p.m. for “Art in Progress.” Find out more by calling (707) 267-0864 or go to the Westhaven Center for the Arts web site. Pac Out Green Team at Luffenholtz Join the Trinidad Coast-

al Land Trust and the Pac Out Green Team on Saturday, Dec. 29 between 9 and 10 a.m. for the final beach clean up of the year. Volunteers should meet at the upper Luffenholtz parking area for invasive species removal and trash removal. Wear gloves and sturdy foot wear and a smile. Trinidad Clam Beach Run coming Feb. 2 Register for the Annual Trinidad Clam Beach Run Honoring Ford Hess, sponsored by the Greater Trinidad Chamber of Commerce, before Jan. 1, 2019 and take advantage of the $35 per runner discount. Prices go up after that. Email Patti at baycity@ sonic.net.

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NUTCRACKER IN NARNIA Trinity Ballet Academy dancers Kacee Aultman, Julia Hayler and Julia Sheppard will perform in Nutcracker in Narnia, presented by the Trinity Ballet Academy of McKinleyville on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 3:30 p.m. Eureka High School Theater, 1915 J St., Eureka. This delightful production invites the audience to join the Kings and Queens of Narnia in their Christmas Celebration featuring Dances from the Land of the Nutcracker and from the Land of the Christmas Star. Dancers ages 10- to adult will perform in this original production created by Trinity Ballet Academy director, Greta Leverett. Tickets are $15 general, $8 for children 11 and under. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling (707) 839-1816. photo by AdorA StebbinS CHRISTMAS CAROLING St. Alban’s Episcopal Church invites the community to join them in caroling in Sunny Brae on Friday, Dec. 14. Meet at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1675 Chester Ave., Arcata in Sunny Brae, at 6:30 p.m. Song books will be provided and all will return to the church to warm up with hot cocoa, cider and treats. Bring a flashlight. All ages are invited and children are most welcome to join in this joyous holiday tradition. For more information and directions call (707) 822-4102.

ARCATA – Bay Area-based band Poor Man’s Whiskey will be returning to Arcata with a performance at HumBrews on Friday, Dec. 14. The fiveman band specializes in live shows that are a blend of high-octane, old-time bluegrass music and a more psychedelic blues/jam rock style that calls upon their earlier influences such as Pink Floyd, the Allman Brothers Band and the Grateful Dead. Poor Man’s Whiskey has recorded eight albums dating back to 2003, and have drawn acclaim over that time for music that seamlessly transitions between acoustic and electric styles with a carefully crafted commitment that revolves around well-written songs and stories. They gained international attention with their bluegrass rendition of Dark Side of the Moonshine (a bluegrass take on the classic Pink Floyd album Dark Side of the Moon), as well as successful interpretive sets of Paul Simon’s Graceland, the Eagles, Old and In the Way and Kate Wolf. HumBrews is located 856 10th St., and doors open for this show at 9 p.m., with the music starting at 9:30. This show is ages 21 and over, and for more information or to purchase tickets, call (707) 826Brew or visit humbrews.com. MAKE CARDS On Sunday, Dec. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. there is a free art and nature exploration activities at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Attendees will be making nature inspired holiday cards and discovering the wonders of trees.Drop-in, rain or shine at the Richard J. Guadagno Headquarters and Visitor Center, 1020 Ranch Rd. in Loleta.

LIVE NATIVITY View Eureka’s free Live Nativity (including animals) on Friday, Dec. 21 and Saturday, Dec. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. You can comfortably view seven different scenes from your car while listening to a recorded narrative or walk through with a written script. The route to follow is: Take Buhne Street, turn south onto K Street, turn right onto Carson Street, then right onto J Street ending up at 2500 J St., Eureka. For more information, call (707) 443-2957 or (707) 442-6774.

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Eighth St.: Local dancers and Shea Freedomhowler with Circus Emporium banners in acrylic. • Jacoby’s Storehouse, 791 Eighth St. At the Gazebo (Plaza level) Tony Gonsalves, bird carvings. Demonstrations and sales by artist. •Plaza Grill, 791 Eighth St. (third floor) Paul Rickord, plein air watercolor of ANSWER TO SOLUTION #5498 CROSSWORD

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local scenes. • Plaza View Room, 791 Eighth St. (3rd floor) Jay Brown, still life florals on paper. • Libation Wine Bar, 761 Eighth St.: Live music with the Fusilli Brothers featuring Bob Stockwell in addition to festive wine flights and champagne by the glass. • Mia Bella Cupcakes, 1041 H St.: Presents San Diego native Claudia Lima, who will showcase her local floral and animal oil paintings. • Moonrise Herbs, 826 G St.: Three artists explore collaboration featuring Michal Murgrage, Melanie Matteoli and Linda Joanne with music by Another Guitar for Peace and wine poured by Arcata

Rotary Club. • Om Shala Yoga, 858 10th St.: Acrylic paintings by Christina Swingdler. • Pacific Outfitters, 737 G St.: Ornaments by Glorious and Teague, and Illustrated Magnets by Joy Montgomery. Live music by Ghost Train and a nonprofit wine pour by the American Legion. • Plaza Shoe Shop, 699 G St.: Acrylic paintings by Mira Eagle titled Adorableness. • Umpqua Bank, 1063 G St.: Presenting All Things Arcata, 20 Artists working in mixed media. • Sacred Empire, 853 H St.: Amanita Mollier is a local artist who primarily works in the medium of silkpainting, a medium first discovered in Ancient

China. Amanita has created one of a kind pieces of clothing for musicians, car lovers, wedding parties, etc. Although Amanita does make clothing, her focus has always been on fine art where she can paint to the best of her abilities. • Sanctuary, 1301 J St.: Community Supported Art Showcase in mixed media. • The Heart of Humboldt, 601 I St.: Matt O’Brien presents his graphic design project: SkullFACE. • Zen, 1091 H St.: Hosting handmade jewelry with a dash of urban grit called DejaVux Jewelry By Patti Lohr. Visit arcatamainstreet. com, Arts! Arcata on Facebook, or call (707) 8224500 for more information.

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NATIVE PLANT SHOW AND TELL The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) invites the public to “Native Plant Show and Tell,” Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Rd., near Seventh and Union streets in Arcata. Chapter members will present short slideshows from their plant-exploring adventures during the past year. Graduate student and chapter awardee Andres Rodriguez will share his research about how rabbits affect the dune plants on the North Spit of Humboldt Bay. Ann Wallace will show stunning photos of the Azores –beautiful volcanic islands that have a long history of settlement. Len Mazur will share favorite photos from the chapter’s field trip to Sugar Lake. Doors open at 7 p.m. for snacks, sales and socializing. The North Coast Chapter of CNPS offers free public programs on the second Wednesday of each month, September through May. (707) 822-2015, northcoastcnps.org. ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES WINNERS Tri- County Independent Living is pleased to announce the winners of its Artists with Disabilities Holiday Card Design Competition facilitated by Trajectory and The Studio. Trajectory is a career development program for visual, literary and performing artists in Humboldt County and

MARSH TOUR Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) is sponsoring a free tour of the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Meet leader Leslie Scopes Anderson at the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute walk focusing on the birds and/or ecology of the Marsh. KING TIDE TOUR Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) is replacing its usual Saturday 2 p.m. general tour with a special 11 a.m. King Tide tour of the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, Dec. 22. Meet leader Elliott Dabill at the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute walk to view the effects that an 8.49-foot tide has on the Marsh. Loaner binoculars available with photo ID. For more information, call (707) 826-2359. MARSH TOUR Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) is sponsoring a free tour of the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. Meet leader Barbara Reisman at the Interpretive Center on South

a program of The Ink People Center for the Arts. The Studio is a project of HCAR and is an arts venue for supporting and showcasing art by people with disabilities. A $100 prize for First Place was awarded to Allen Cassidy for his design Around the Campfire. Second Place and a $75 prize was awarded to

Reuben T. Mayes, also a local Humboldt County Artist, for his design titled Happy New Year. Both artists were honored and presented their awards on Thursday, Dec. 6 at TCIL’s Eureka office. Tri-County Independent Living will use the winning design as the featured cover of its 2018 holiday greeting card.

b3 G Street for a 90-minute walk focusing on the plants and/or ecology of the Marsh. Loaner binoculars available with photo ID. For more information, call (707) 826-2359.

EMPLOYMENT Visiting Angels is seeking Caregivers, CNAs & HHAs to assist seniors in Fortuna, McKinleyville, and Eureka. Part-time and Full-time, flexible hours. Please call 707-362-8045.

Water/Wastewater Mechanic I/II I - $36,683 – $45,703/yr. II - $38,560 - $48,042/yr. First Review of Applications: Friday, December 21, 2018. Opportunity for a candidate with amazing electrical, mechanical and machinery ability who is skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance work. For application materials, full job description and benefits package visit: www.cityofarcata.org or City Manager’s Office, 9am -5pm, 736 F Street, Arcata; (707) 822-5953. EOE. This position is open until filled.

L egaL n otices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18-00721 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EZ LUMBER 2460 THIEL AVE. MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RICK A. ESTES 2460 THIEL AVE. MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/RICK ESTES OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on NOV. 29, 2018 KELLY E. SANDERS SE DEPUTY CLERK 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18-00726 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FINEN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 460 BLUE LAKE BOULEVARD BLUE LAKE, CA 95525 P.O. BOX 821 ARCATA, CA 95518 JONATHAN M. FINEN 460 BLUE LAKE BOULEVARD BLUE LAKE, CA 95525 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/JONATHAN FINEN OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on NOV. 20, 2018 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18-00702 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BAYSIDE HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES 4466 DUBEAULT RD. BAYSIDE, CA 95524 P.O. BOX 216, BAYSIDE, CA 95524 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT MIKE IVAN 4466 DUBEAULT RD. BAYSIDE, CA 95524 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/MIKE IVAN OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on NOV. 20, 2018 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18-00710 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WAVES HAIR STUDIO 1065 K ST. SUITE D ARCATA, CA 95521 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT SUZANNE PAZ-SWAGERT 2006 ERNEST WAY ARCATA, CA 95521 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/SUZANNE PAZ-SWAGERT OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on NOV. 26, 2018 KELLY E. SANDERS SM DEPUTY CLERK 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18-00687 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SECURITY LOCK & ALARM 2116 4TH ST. EUREKA, CA 95501 5803 SKYLANE BLVD. SUITE A-3 WINDSOR, CA 95492 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT LOW VOLTAGE SECURITY CA C3596631 5803 SKYLANE BLVD. SUITE A-3 WINDSOR, CA 95492 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION S/PAUL DANIEL THOMPSON CEO This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on

NOV. 14, 2018 KELLY E. SANDERS SM DEPUTY CLERK 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18-00681 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STUDIO 3 791 8TH ST. #5 ARCATA, CA 95521 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT LESLEY R. MANOUSOS 1540 STALLION COURT MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 ALEXANDER J. MANOUSOS 1540 STALLION COURT MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE S/LESLEY MANOUSOS OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on NOV. 8, 2018 KELLY E. SANDERS KT DEPUTY CLERK 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18-00676 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CREAMERY DISTRICT STORAGE 981 K ST. ARCATA, CA 95521 2535 J ST. EUREKA, CA 95501 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT MARK N. COSTA 2535 J ST. EUREKA, CA 95501 FELICIA J. COSTA 2535 J ST. EUREKA, CA 95501 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE S/MARK COSTA OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on NOV. 8, 2018 KELLY E. SANDERS KT DEPUTY CLERK 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18-00689 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COFFEE BREAK 700 BAYSIDE RD. ARCATA, CA 95521 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT MICHELLE M. GREENWAY 2079 SCOTT CT. ARCATA, CA 95521 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/MICHELLE GREENWAY OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on NOV. 15, 2018 KELLY E. SANDERS KT DEPUTY CLERK 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18-00671 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INTERNATIONAL CITY RECORDINGS 1982 OLD ARCATA RD. UNIT A BAYSIDE, CA 95524 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT MATTHEW D. ROBERTS 1982 OLD ARCATA RD. UNIT A BAYSIDE, CA 95524 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL S/MATTHEW ROBERTS OWNER This statement was filed with the Humboldt County Clerk on NOV. 5, 2018 KELLY E. SANDERS SC DEPUTY CLERK 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12 CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294 Case Name: Baby Boy Lindgren, aka: Roderick Lara Case No. JV180127 1. To Mariah Lindgren and anyone claiming to be a parent of Baby Boy Lindgren, aka: Roderick Lara born on 5/23/2018 at St. Joseph Hospital, Eureka, CA. 2. A hearing will be held on 2/6/2019 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 7

located at Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, CA 95501, Juvenile Division, 2nd floor. 3. At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer. 4. The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all your parental rights to the child will be terminated. 5. You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you. 6. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final. 7. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present. ATTORNEY FOR: CHILD WELFARE SERVICES JEFFREY S. BLANCK, COUNTY COUNSEL #115447 KATIE BACA, DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL #188031 825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 (707) 445-7236 DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2018 Clerk, by Kim M. Bartleson, Deputy 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294 Case Name: Tristan Petranek, aka: Tristan Prince Case No. JV170161 1. To Thomas Prince and anyone claiming to be a parent of Tristan Petranek, aka: Tristan Prince born on 3/9/2011 at St. Joseph Hospital, Eureka, CA. 2. A hearing will be held on 2/25/2019 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: NOVEMBER 28, 2018 Clerk, by Kim M. Bartleson, Deputy 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26

ARCATA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 18, 2018 at 5:30 p.m., the Board of Directors of the Arcata Fire Protection District (“District”) will hold a public hearing at 631 9th Street, Arcata, CA, to consider its intention to impose revised fees and charges for the cost of providing District services pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 13916 et seq. At least 10 days before this hearing, the District will make available to the public, data indicating the amount of cost, or estimated cost, required to provide the service and the revenue sources anticipated to provide

the service. Any person may appear at the hearing and comment on the proposed schedule of fees. A copy of the proposed ordinance and fee schedule can be obtained by contacting the District at (707) 825-2000. PUBLISHED BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSOF ARCATA FIRE PRO TECTION DISTRICT. Becky Schuette Board Secretary/Clerk 12/5, 12/12 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT ELLIOT SHIFRIN CASE NO.: PR180286 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ROBERT ELLIOT SHIFRIN Petition for Probate has been filed by: KENNETH SHIFRIN in the Superior Court of California, County of HUMBOLDT. The Petition for Probate requests that: KENNETH SHIFRIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: JAN. 10, 2019 Time: 2:00 PM Dept.: 6 Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, CA, 95501. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the petitioner: CHRIS JOHNSON HAMER STOKES, HAMER, KIRK & EADS, LLP 381 BAYSIDE ROAD, SUITE 1 ARCATA, CA 95521 (707)822-1771 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICAL) CASE NUMBER: DR170657 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: DONALD C. CARRICO AND JAN L. CARRICO, AS TRUSTEES FOR THE CARRICO REVOCABLE TRUST DATED MARCH 5, 2004; DREW CARRICO; TRAVIS H. CARRICO; TOM CARRICO; ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT; AND DOES 1-25,

INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): JANET CARRICO, Administrator of the Estate of JOE LOREN CARRICO, aka JOE CARRICO NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is ((El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Humboldt Superior Court 825 Fifth Street Eureka, CA 95501-1153 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): DUSTIN E. OWENS 244173 OWENS & ROSS 310 THIRD STREET SUITE D EUREKA, CA 95501 (707) 441-1185

Kim L. Bartleson, Clerk, by Shayla B.., Deputy DateL Feb. 1, 2018 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME THOMAS EDWARD PENDER, JR. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. CV181033 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: (NO FIRST NAME) (NO MIDDLE NAME) ORTIZ to Proposed name: THOMAS EDWARD PENDER, JR. 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:JANUARY 25, 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: DEC. 4, 2O018 KELLY L. NEEL Judge of the Superior Court 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

CITY OF ARCATA LEGAL NOTICE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1512 I

hereby certify that at a regular meeting held on December 5, 2018, the Arcata City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1512, summarized below, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending Sections 7412 and 7433 of the Arcata Municipal Code, at which time the reading in full thereof was waived and approval granted for reading the ordinance by title only. The motion to introduce Ordinance No. 1512 was passed by the following vote: AYES: Pereira, Watson, Ornelas, Pitino, Winkler. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. Bridget Dory, City Clerk, City of Arcata Summary of Ordinance No. 1512 If adopted, this ordinance will amend the municipal code sections relative to testing of sewer laterals to clarify the definition of a building sewer being a sewer line between a house and the City’s sewer clean-out or public sewer. The purpose of this clarification is to allow flexibility in determination of the portion of the sewer line that the property owner is responsible for testing and maintaining, and where the City’s responsibility begins. The full text of Ordinance No. 1512 is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, Arcata, California, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Ordinance No. 1512 may be considered for adoption at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Arcata City Council to be held on December 19, 2018, and, if adopted at that time, will take effect January 18, 2019. Bridget Dory, City Clerk, City of Arcata 12/12 CITY OF ARCATA LEGAL NOTICE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1511

I hereby certify that at a regular meeting held on December 5, 2018, the Arcata City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1511, summarized below, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Arcata Municipal Code Pertaining to Claims Presentation Procedures and Claims Against the City, at which time the reading in full thereof was waived and approval granted for reading the ordinance by title only. The motion to introduce Ordinance No. 1511 was passed by the following vote: AYES: Pereira, Watson, Ornelas, Pitino, Winkler. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. Bridget Dory, City Clerk, City of Arcata Summary of Ordinance No. 1511 If adopted, this ordinance will amend the municipal code relative to the processing of claims to direct staff to provide a report, at least quarterly, of the claims activity which occurred within the City Manager’s authorized $25,000 authority. The full text of Ordinance No. 1511 is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, Arcata, California, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Ordinance No. 1511 may be considered for adoption at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Arcata City Council to be held on December 19, 2018, and, if adopted at that time, will take effect January 18, 2019. Bridget Dory, City Clerk, City of Arcata

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Sweet Kit Kat, handsome Romeo seek forever homes

ell, this week it happened… In the middle of orienting new shelter volunteers and telling them how much I appreciate the photos and information our volunteers provide, especially when I am writing my column, I realized I hadn’t written any column and I was already an entire day past the deadline! What with the shelter’s Open House last Saturday (a huge success!) and answering emails and texts about foster dogs and rescue dogs and arranging spay appointments for five dogs in the Bottoms and everything else, I just completely forgot. You are reading this today thanks to the kindness and understanding of the Mad River Union editor. The shelter’s Open House was a fun time and raised much needed capital for the Emergency Medical Fund, which assists dogs and cats at the shelter that need veterinary care beyond spay and neuter expenses. Thanks to all who supported the event by Kit Kat attending, donating or volunteering. The staff also did a wonderful job of making the place warm and welcoming. My smooch booth girls did a great job and had so much fun offering kisses and hand (paw) shakes to arriving visitors! Now we cross our fingers and hope some of those visitors come

back and adopt our cats and dogs this week. One of the available dogs, Kit Kat, was a recipient of the Emergency Medical Fund (EMF). She and her two dog friends had been living outside at the South Jetty for a while when they were picked up by Animal Control. Once safely at the shelter, staff noticed that Kit Kat wasn’t feeling so good. Poor thing had pneumonia Romeo and had to go through about a month long course of treatment. A family had met her and wanted to adopt, but they grew impatient with the process and decided on another dog, as Kit Kat needed to recover before being spayed, a legal requirement for adoption. So now our pretty little Kelpie mix is waiting for a new family to meet her and call her their own. Kit Kat has been gentle with children that she has met. She had a great time visiting and playing with the new volunteers and is very social. She knows some basic obedience and is a good candidate for easy training and is already pretty good on the leash. She would not be a great candidate for a home with cats, but could

be a good friend to another dog if the chemistry is right. She loves the puppies that come through the shelter! Kit Kat is about two and a half years old and is spayed, microchipped and current on vaccinations. She would love to meet your family! Another available dog is Romeo. Fortunately, Romeo has had no need for the EMF. Romeo is just around a year old and sweet as can be. I have a soft spot for the black and white Lab/Border Collie/Pittie mixes as they all remind me of my Hank dog. When I see them bouncing in their kennels, I imagine that is just how he was at their age. Outside of the kennel Romeo is a different dog. We walked him with an older male dog and a young puppy and his social manners were just perfect. He was respectful of the older dog and gently playful with the pup, who he outweighed by forty or fifty pounds. Romeo is an easy walker, knows sit, down, shake and more. He is very attentive and sits to be leashed up. This dog will make a great easy companion for someone. Come meet him today! Both of these dogs are available at the Humboldt County Animal Shelter, located at 980 Lycoming Ave. in McKinleyville. More information is available at (707) 840-9132, petharbor.com, or redwoodpalsrescue@ gmail.com.

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INTERDISTRICT ATTENDANCE Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year has begun. For those interested in obtaining an interdistrict transfer, please contact your district of residence to begin the process.

find a home to call her own. Our pet partners at Humboldt Pet Supply have been keeping a close eye on her as she waits to be adopted, and their reports to us are always positive and full of stories of her silliness and sweetness. If you think Minnie might be the right fit for you, visit her at 145 G Street in Arcata and ask for an application! All of the adoptable animals at Companion Animal Foundation are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and treated for fleas/worms. Please give us] a call at (707) 826-7387 or email cafadoptions@gmail.com for more information.

The application deadline for the 2019-2020 school year is

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