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The Fireball Experienced backpackers, they had lit their cookstove uneventfully hundreds of times. Then came a gust. And, later, the bill. By Barry Evans and Louisa Rogers

6 Gambling on a future 8 Praying up a storm 17 Walking Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coast 20 Musicians taking over 23 Sexlandia 23 The book for a whole year

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Meet our neighbor “I blew into town for a just a little vacation. I walked into Murphy’s, met the wonderful woman who became my girlfriend, decided to move here and now I have opened a studio!” says Cornelius. “My first impression of Trinidad was Murphy’s. I love the staff, they are lovely people and very approachable. I have breakfast, lunch and dinner there and they have spoiled me with marzipan stollen.” Stollen is dense German cake that can be baked with dried fruit, marzipan and then covered with lots of powdered sugar. Yum! Cornelius was born and raised in Berlin, Germany where he participated in an apprentice leatherworking program while gaining his primary education. Apprenticeships have been a part of traditional crafts and guilds for centuries. As a component of our modern concept of hands-on-learning, an apprentice gains knowledge to become a craftsman, a journeyman and eventually a recognized master such as Cornelius. He makes both practical and decorative leather goods. He can repair a work harness or a leather utility belt. He makes custom motorcycle accessories, guitar straps, purses, bracelets and clothing items such as leather pants, suspenders, belts and anything else that “meets the needs of the locals.” You can find Cornelius in his shop behind the Trinidad Art Gallery or maybe at Murphy’s. As Cornelius says, “Murphy’s is supporting local business by offering local crab and organic beef and locally made products. Looks like Murphy’s meets the needs of the locals, too!”

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table of 4 Mailbox 4 Poem My Crazy Auntie

6 News The Yurok Casino Wager

8 Blog Jammin’ 10 On The Cover The Fireball

14 Home & Garden service directory

16 Stage Matters art miner

17 Get Out! Coasting

18 Music & More! 20 The Hum Collaboration and Cooperation

21 Calendar 23 In Review a book

24 Filmland dying the harderest

25 Workshops 26 Seven-o-Heaven cartoon by andrew goff

28 Field Notes Meditation: Stress Reduction or Induction?

29 Sudoku 29 Crossword 30 Marketplace 34 Body, Mind & Spirit 35 Real Estate This Week

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Feb. 21, 2013 Volume XXIV No. 8

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Boats Like Stars Editor: Thank you for your article on Stone Lagoon (“By the Breach,” Feb. 14). My morning commute from Arcata to Orick must be the prettiest in the world: Four days a week I drive past Big, Stone and Freshwater Lagoons. In winter, the commute is made in the dark. But this time of year, the dawn light obscures the horizon, blending lagoon, ocean and sky into one flat color: I once mistook the lights of crab boats on the ocean for stars hanging low in the sky. One morning a fisher crossed 101 at Freshwater in front of my car, going to the lagoon from the beach. Another morning, at the north end of Big Lagoon, a mountain lion crossed 101, too fast for me to even react. I feel blessed by the gifts of such beauty. At a time when the health of the natural world is threatened by human actions, I can only hope that all peoples can celebrate a jump dance to heal this gift we have all been given. And I probably won’t be the only one to write to tell you that Freshwater Lagoon is part of Redwood National Park, not Humboldt Lagoons State Park. The map inset for in the article had it right; the text in the article was incorrect. Laura Julian, Blue Lake Editor’s note: California State Parks considers Freshwater Lagoon part of Humboldt Lagoons State Park. The lagoon (and its watershed) actually has multiple owners, as Redwood National Park’s chief of vegetation management, Leonel Arguello, tells us: Most of the watershed, including half of the lagoon water, is owned by private parties; Redwood National Park owns the oceanside beach and the other half of the lagoon; State Parks owns some of the dry land on the south side of the lagoon.

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Charter Decisions Editor: On Feb. 6, I attended the Fortuna Elementary School District board meeting where the Facilities Use Committee presented its ideas in answer to the request from Redwood Preparatory Charter School to share facilities. (“Charter School Rift,” Jan. 24.) I wonder how many parents knew the meeting had been rescheduled to Wednesday night instead of the usual Thursday night because of Valentine’s Day,

since only a few parents were present. There were nine different options presented to the board, ranging from Redwood Prep staying at its present site with help from the district, or relocating to one of the four schools in the district, or maybe consolidating the four schools (South School, Ambrosini, Toddy and Fortuna Middle) into three campuses and providing the remaining empty campus to the charter school. Could we see class sizes of up to 34 children? Legally, yes. Could this cost thousands of dollars we don’t have? Yes, because the district is legally required to find a solution to the charter school’s request for space, even though there is no extra money. (What is going to be cut from the budget?) Could we have seventh and eighth grade students on the same campus as kindergarteners and first graders? That is another option. The district board has a tough decision to make, and some group is going to be unhappy. Probably a few groups of people. I hope the board makes a decision which is good for all our children and not a select few. If you are concerned, you might want to let the board members know your opinions before a final decision is made. Their decision will affect

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Mindful Suggestion Editor: The Social Action Committee of The Humboldt Unitarian Fellowship strongly supports the separation of church and state as articulated in the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of California. We feel that the founding fathers were firm in their belief that government should operate without the influence or participation of the church. Many of them represented people who had come to the colonies to escape religious persecution in their home countries. Therefore, we support Carole Beaton in her suit opposing sectarian religious invocations before the meetings of the Eureka City Council and the official sponsorship by the mayor of Eureka of a Mayor’s Prayer

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Breakfast. (“Tough on Prayer,” Jan. 31.) We also support Beaton’s suggestion of an alternative opening of council meetings such as a moment of silence. Our own practice is to open meetings with the ringing of a small bell and the lighting of a chalice which ushers in a moment of silence when those who want to pray can pray, those who want to gaze at surrounding beauty can do so, and those who want to think can think. The purpose is to create a mindful, serene, peaceful atmosphere from which meaningful activity can proceed. A similar practice which does not impinge on the beliefs or non-beliefs of anyone might serve the purpose of the council as it begins its work each week. We advocate for an alternative to prayer at City Council meetings and for private sponsorship free of governmental attachment of an annual prayer breakfast if someone or some organization feels the need for it. This is the model used in Washington where a private Christian organization sponsors a National Prayer Breakfast and invites the president to speak. Brad A. Meiners, Arcata

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The Yurok Casino Wager

Tribe members vote to decide fate of $10 million project By Benjamin Fordham newsroom@northcoastjournal.com

his week, the Yurok Tribe Election Board will tally votes to decide how to spend $27.5 million in settlement money from the U.S. government. At stake is a proposed $10 million casino and hotel, which proponents say would revitalize the tribe while opponents call the idea ill-conceived. As proposed, the hotel and casino would be part of the tribal council’s ambitious master plan, which includes a main street with retail buildings, a public plaza and pavilion, a justice center and a school/ community center. A combination of

grants, state funding and proceeds from the hotel and casino could pay for all that. The hotel and casino would be built across from the tribal office in Klamath on 8½ acres of tribal trust land that’s already zoned for commercial development. If the measure passes, ground-breaking could happen as early as next month. In a letter sent out with the ballots, Tribal Chairman Thomas O’Rourke Sr. urged voters to approve the project, saying it would allow for “the thoughtful development of a profitable, tribally owned hotel and casino.” The facilities would include approxi-

mately 99 slot machines, a 50-seat restaurant and sports bar and a 60-room Holiday Inn Express complete with an exercise room and indoor pool. Among potential customers are travelers in the roughly 3.4 million vehicles that Caltrans estimates pass through Klamath annually on U.S. highway 101. But not all tribe members support the casino idea. Frank McCovey, one of the original drafters of the Yurok constitution, wants tribe members to reject the proposal. “I hope it [causes] riot and revolution,” he said. He and James Dunlap, a flooring contractor from Klamath, have

helped organize opposition. Both men ran against Chairman O’Rourke last November, and both have been critical of the tribal council. They feel that all the proceeds from the legal settlement should go directly to tribe members. “I just want to give people a shot at $6,000,” McCovey said. That’s how much would be distributed to each tribe member over age 18 if the casino/hotel plan is jettisoned. Members under 18 would get $1,000 apiece placed in trust accounts. The $27.5 million settlement arose from the class action case of Nez Perce, et al v. Kenneth L. Salazar, et al, which accused

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the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs of mismanaging tribal funds and resources from 1947-1988. The Yurok Tribe, which is the largest tribe in California with more than 5,000 enrolled members, was one of 12 original plaintiffs when the lawsuit was filed in 2006. In 2008, 30 other tribes joined the suit. The settlement agreement was reached last year, and many of the tribes involved are struggling to decide how best to use the funds. If the casino/hotel measure passes, tribe members would still receive more than 60 percent of the funds. Those over age 60 would get $4,500 apiece; those between 18 and 59 would receive $3,500 each; and those under 18 would still get $1,000 apiece placed in trust accounts. The remainder would go toward the casino/hotel and attorneys’ fees. McCovey believes that all the money should go directly to tribe members.

Unemployment on the reservation ranges from 30 percent near the coast to more than 80 percent on the upper reservation, according to 2009 statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor. And more than 80 percent of the reservation lives below the poverty line, according to the tribe’s website. Opponents also say that the casino would not be financially viable, and they point to the defunct Golden Bear Casino across the river as evidence. That casino, on the Resighini Rancheria, has closed three separate times, including in 1997 when the Klamath River flooded and again in 2008 when the casino’s business license expired. Resighini Rancheria officials declined to be interviewed. But tribe officials say the idea is sound. According to the Yurok Tribal Council, a feasibility study from Klas Robinson Hospitality projected that a casino would generate about $2.2 million annually,

and another from PFK Consulting found that the hotel would bring in $1.5 million annually. Together they are projected to employ up to 100 people year-round. “I question the validity of the reports,” Dunlap said. “The numbers just don’t add up.” He remembers when representatives from Harvey’s and Harrah’s casinos visited the area in the 1990s and concluded there wasn’t a large enough population base to support a casino. Dunlap would prefer to see the tribe enter a compact to run a casino in a more populated location, such as the San Francisco Bay Area. Dunlap also contends that the ballot referendum is illegal under tribal law, and he plans to file an injunction with the Yurok tribal court. The mail-in voting process, he claims, violates tribal law on three counts: First, the tribal council did not post an announcement of the referendum 45 days prior to the election, as required under the tribal election ordi-

nance. Second, a sample ballot was not mailed out as required. And third, tribal members should have been allowed to vote at the polls rather than through the mail. McCovey and Dunlap say they are prepared to take the case to the U.S. Department of the Interior and beyond, if necessary. Despite numerous attempts, the Journal was unable to reach Chairman O’Rourke for comment. Election results are scheduled to be posted within 24 hours of Wednesday’s election, but if the plan’s opponents have their way the courts could ultimately decide the casino’s fate. More on the proposed casino can be found at yuroktribe.org. l Benjamin Fordham graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in journalism. He lives in McKinleyville.

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Early Tuesday morning, as cold and hail sucker punched Humboldt, Eureka City Councilman Lance Madsen sat alone in a camping chair on the sidewalk, hunkered down under an umbrella with plastic covering his legs, attempting not to freeze. He is one of those who have pledged to be a peaceful, sign-wielding presence on the side of the road leading to Six Rivers Planned Parenthood as part of the national, evangelical 40 Days for Life campaign. Today is day seven. “Do I look warm?” Madsen said with a chuckle as tiny circles of frozen weather tumbled off his umbrella. To his left sat a sandwich board with his group’s slogan: “PRAY TO END ABORTION.” “It’s not meant to intimidate anybody,” Madsen said of the vigil. “It’s just prayer.” The numbers haven’t been particularly intimidating. The Journal visited the site of the vigil twice last week, finding three people both times. A kickoff event held on the evening of Feb. 12 drew about 20 people. While some of the movement’s locations are holding 24/7 vigils, the Eureka version is committed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m — supporters sign up for one-hour shifts. At times, a video camera sitting on a tripod aimed at the street leading to the clinic was visible, but protesters we talked to said it had not been turned on and that it was simply a deterrent for any trouble. (I did not see the camera running.) Six Rivers Planned Parenthood has responded. The same day the vigil began officially, Feb. 13, it sent out messages to supporters via email, social media and its website announcing the “Pledge-A-Picketer” campaign to raise funds and awareness. As of today, SRPP reported that it

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had raised $4,907. Links for those interested in supporting either side are on our website. ● ACTIVISM / BY ANDREW GOFF / FEB. 14, 2:24 P.M.

One Billion Rising Flash Mob At 2:14 p.m. this afternoon, hundreds gathered on the Arcata Plaza for the One Billion Rising V-Day Flash Mob, part of weeklong V-Day Humboldt festivities raising awareness about violence perpetrated against women. Women (and some men) young and old performed a choreographed dance. ● FRIVOLITY / BY ANDREW GOFF / FEB. 14, 11:27 A.M.

Red Panda Sex at the Zoo? There could be some red hot love in Eureka’s air this Valentine’s Day. In a savvy, timely move, the Sequoia Park Zoo chose today to introduce a new female red panda to its resident fluffy stud Sumo. (Sumo’s previous fellow bachelor Shifu has moved on to the Detroit Zoo to seek some tail of his own.) Best of luck, Sumo! Buy her dinner first. The press release from the Sequoia Park Zoo said in part: Sequoia Park Zoo’s red panda, Sumo, had a special Valentine’s Day when animal care staff introduced him to his new mate, a female named Stella Luna, for the very first time. In 2010, Sumo and his brother Shifu came from the Denver Zoo to make Sequoia Park Zoo their home for the next two years. Last summer, they each got the nod of approval to begin breeding

and arrangements were made to transfer the pandas to other accredited zoos. The zoo population of red pandas is managed by the Red Panda Species Survival Plan (SSP), created and managed by zoo professionals. Panda pedigrees from all participating North American zoos are analyzed, and breeding matches are carefully chosen to ensure the best possible genetics for the captive population. The SSP determined that Shifu should travel to the Detroit Zoo to pair with a female panda there. He was transferred in early December and is getting along well with his new mate. Sumo didn’t seem to mind the absence of his brother and continues to share the habitat at Sequoia Park Zoo with the Indian muntjac. … With a bit of luck and love, the pandas may become parents sometime this summer. ● DRUGS, GUNS, MARIJUANA / BY BOB DORAN / FEB. 13, 2:03 P.M.

Guns in a Cave The gun cache found in a cave on Ryan Floyd’s property in southern Humboldt was impressive and frightening. One hundred and eleven rifles and pistols, many of them automatics, more than filled a table in a room in the Humboldt County Courthouse, with overflow piled on a couch and leaning against three walls. “Quite a haul of weapons,” as Sheriff Mike Downey put it. The cache was found on a 55-acre piece of property belonging to Floyd, who was apprehended following a high-speed chase. At a press conference, Downey offered an abridged recap: “Mr. Floyd was seen. He sped away from deputies. We found that the vehicle he was in was stolen. There were a number of issues that led us to search the property. It’s a long, convoluted story.” In the initial search of Floyd’s property, deputies reported finding 117 pounds of dried marijuana bud, 42 grams of hashish, $12,000 in cash, thousands of rounds of ammunition, 20 ballistic vests, jewelry that had been reported stolen by a neighbor, a brand new UTV Kubota Tractor, also reported stolen, a stolen trailer, a concrete cutter, an air compressor, chainsaws and more than 40 vehicles. “By the looks of the weapons, they appear to be in good shape; there’s no rust on any of them,” said Downey. “We’ve run the serial numbers and we’ve have 20 hits of possible stolen weapons. We’re in the process of verifying who they may belong to, ownership, that sort of thing.” Downey said the Floyd family has owned the property for years. “When I

COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS / BY RYAN BURNS / FEB. 13, 11:48 A.M.

Reprieve for CR In its struggle to remain an accredited school, College of the Redwoods just took an important step back from the cliff. CR President Katherine Smith this morning received notice that the community college has been removed from “show cause” status — the final stage before losing accreditation — and put back on “probation,” which is still serious but not borderline catastrophic. (Without accreditation, students wouldn’t be able to transfer credits from CR courses to other schools, making any future degrees all but worthless.) Smith struck an ecstatic tone in an email sent this morning to faculty and staff: Dear CR Colleagues, It is with great pleasure and extraordinary relief that I can announce to you that the action letter I received from the ACCJC [Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges] this morning has removed College of the Redwoods

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from Show Cause and placed us on Probation! Congratulations to all of us, as the hard work that we have accomplished has paid off! The accrediting commission, an arm of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, placed CR on “show cause” status a year ago, citing problems that dated to 1999, including inadequate measurement of student outcomes, insufficient employee evaluations and sub-par communication from the Board of Trustees. While today’s news is certainly positive, the accrediting commission cautioned that CR still has work to do before sanctions are removed entirely. (Visit our website for a link to the commission’s letter.) Specifically, CR must foster more opportunities for professional development, address employee equity and diversity, and improve fiscal management, among other goals. “College of the Redwoods should fully resolve the deficiencies noted by October 2013 or the Commission will be compelled to take adverse action,” states commission President Barbara Beno in the action letter to Smith. But for now, Beno continues, “The institution’s accreditation has been extended for good cause.” That’s progress. Smith, who is in her first year as president, following the unpopular and controversial Dr. Jeff Marsee, closed her email to colleagues with gratitude: “Again, CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for all the effort everyone put into this! It is indeed a good day at CR!” ● ARCATA / BY ANDREW GOFF / FEB. 13 UPDATE

Body Identified The body found on the beach in Samoa has been identified as Arcata resident Jason Lovell, who went missing in late January after telling friends he was going to see a movie. The cause of death was drowning, according to the county coroner’s office. A link to more details is on our website. ●

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was the sergeant in Garberville, I personally served search warrants on the same piece of property. The people that control the property have a long history of bringing vehicles in, running some sort of chop shop, parting things out. I know 15 years ago there were a lot of cars, generators and ATVs strewn about. It hasn’t changed much.” Downey noted that he’d arrested Ryan Floyd’s father, who ended up serving some time for his crimes. The sheriff described the property on Flint Rock Road east of Garberville as “very rural.” He said the road got its name because “there’s a rock on the property where Native Americans used to make arrowheads.” “Why would someone have so many weapons?” wondered a TV newsperson. “I can’t think of any reason to have this many weapons but to sell them, unless you’re arming a small militia,” said Downey. He figures the value of the cache could be as much as $100,000. “Some are collector’s items; some are banned weapons that would garner a higher price from someone trying to get a hold of an illegal weapon,” he said. What will the sheriff do with the confiscated guns? “Many times they’re destroyed,” said Downey. “If they’re legal, we sometimes trade the weapons for other equipment. Sometimes if it’s a weapon we need in our own armory we’ll retain those.”

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The Fireball

Experienced backpackers, they had lit their cookstove uneventfully hundreds of times. Then came a gust. And, later, the bill.

ON THE COVER THE COOKSTOVE THAT STARTED THE FIRE. PHOTO BY BOB DORAN, PHOTOILLUSTRATION BY HOLLY HARVEY

Story and photos by Barry Evans and Louisa Rogers

ABOVE AND RIGHT THE FIRE ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER IT STARTED, VIEWED FROM RANDALL CREEK. THE ARROW POINTS TO EVANS’ AND ROGERS’ CAMPSITE, WHERE THE FIRE STARTED.

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al Fire confirmed Sunday that the nearly 500-acre wildland fire located at the Spanish Flat in Kings Range is 100 percent contained. … The fire, which started Friday night, ended up covering 498 acres of grasslands with minimal effect on timberlands. No injuries were reported. — Times-Standard, July 4, 2011 Five seconds after I lit the match, I knew the fire was out of control. Up until then, we’d been enjoying a warm evening on that first day of July 2011, our third backpacking venture into the Lost Coast. My wife, Louisa Rogers, and I had set up camp at an idyllic spot just off the coastal trail, in a gully next to a tiny snakegrass-bordered creek at the base of a waterfall. After five hours of hiking from the mouth of the Mattole River, where we’d left our vehicle in the parking lot, we were looking forward to a leisurely supper of chickpeas and rice. It’s a gorgeous part of the world, certainly the wildest part of the Cali-

fornia coast. A glance at a highway map shows roads hugging the entire coast of our state — except for an 80-mile stretch that starts north of Fort Bragg, where Highway 1 turns east, avoiding the steep slopes of the King Range that plunge into the ocean below. The wildness and solitude is what had brought us back here. From our perch, not a soul, no tent, no cabin — just us and the roar of the ocean 200 yards below. “Half a pot of water should be fine,” Louisa told me, as she chopped garlic and spring onions for our stew. The northwesterly wind, which half an hour earlier had been fierce, had died down. Great: It was time to heat the water. I looked around for the best spot. The old gravel roadbed we’d camped next to was almost clear of vegetation. I pulled out some remaining grass to create a fireproof circle and primed the stove. The process for lighting our little MSR WhisperLite stove is straightforward. I’d lit it maybe 500 times since we bought it 20-odd years ago. You prime the stove by opening the valve on a small, cylindrical canister of liquid fuel; leave it open for a few seconds to dribble a little fuel into a circular bowl beneath the burner; then close the valve tight and light it. The flame heats a coil, vaporizing fuel as it flows from the red tank. A minute later, with the priming fuel nearly exhausted, you gently open the valve to light the fuel-air mixture in the

burner. No muss, no fuss — you’ve just got to be careful. Really careful. I tried to light the fuel in the bowl, but my little Bic lighter jammed — I must have left it out in the rain. No problem. I walked over to my open backpack, where I had matches, came back and lit the fuel. Instead of the expected soft, yellow flame, an orange fireball of vaporized fuel erupted with a “woomph” in my face. That 15-second walk to my backpack had made all the difference. Where moments before the fuel had been contained as a tidy little puddle in the bowl, evaporation had created an invisible cloud of highly volatile vapor. All it needed was my match. Right then, a gust of wind hit, and this ball of flame took on a life of its own, jumping maybe 10 feet to my right and landing on a steep bank of dry grass. In seconds, the entire hillside was a crackling wall of fire. And that’s all it took. It was out of control. Any thought of putting out the fire vanished as it roared up the side of the gully. The next few minutes are a blur. I don’t recall being scared for our own safety, at least not initially, since the now fierce wind was sending the flames away from us. I thought — naively, as it turned out — that our campsite would be spared. I did, however, have visions of the coastline south of us being engulfed by unstoppable fire, perhaps as far as Big Flat, several miles beyond, with its small community of homes. Louisa (“Boo”) remembers the next few minutes better than I do, so I’ll let her tell it:

“Boo!” Barry screamed. I turned

from cutting up the onion and saw huge flames darting around

like a live animal. I jumped up. “Let’s get water from the creek!” I shouted. “We’re way past that,” Barry said. We rushed to un-peg our tent and move it away from the fire, but as we did so, the wind turned. Suddenly, the flames were pressing toward us. I stumbled around the smoldering grass in my flip-flops, coughing, picking up this and that and looking with rising panic for my boots. My surgery weakened ankle couldn’t hold out for seven barefoot miles back to the car. But I couldn’t find them anywhere. I gathered up what little else there was and threw it across the little creek. “We’d better cross to the other side of the creek,” Barry said. There was nothing else to pick up, anyway. Where had it all gone? I leaped over the water. The wind turned again and the fire started climbing the cliffs. At least we were safe, if not the grasslands. And then, there on the “safe” side of the creek, half hidden in brush, I saw my boots. I was amazed. I had no memory of throwing them over there minutes earlier. We picked up Barry’s windbreaker, the remains of our tent, and our half-burnt Therm-a-Rest air mattresses, and stuffed them into Barry’s singed backpack. My backpack was gone. I never saw it burn; it was just gone, along with everything in it — my clothes, folding knife, glasses, journal, library book, bear bag, $20 bill, and other items meaningful and mundane. “It’s getting dark,” Barry said. “I’m going to have one more look through the ashes. I’ll catch up with you.” “OK.” It was an easy half-mile hike back to Randall Creek. I arrived to find four or five people, a group from the Bay Area, cheerily making dinner. Their campsite sat in a dip, so our fire wasn’t visible. I told them about it and everyone immediately pulled out their cell phones to try to make contact. But it’s not called the “Lost Coast” for nothing: We were 10

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Recovering Costs

Barry Evans and Louisa Rogers, on their coast-to-coast backpack across England in 2011 to celebrate Louisa’s 60th birthday.

Happier times on the Lost Coast: Louisa on Spanish Flat, spring 2007.

continued from previous page miles from civilization, hidden behind the King Range. I started to lay out our tattered tent, wondering how to jury-rig it to provide some shelter that night. One of the campers came over and introduced herself. She was Jacintha from Croatia, working in Oakland. She offered to help. Barry arrived

Advice for Backpackers (Novice and Veteran) I started backpacking and camping when I was 13, and I’m now 70. I’m a 57-year wilderness veteran, Queen Scout (U.K. equivalent of an Eagle Scout), Sierra Club member, champion of outdoor ethics, and I don’t like open wood fires (too dangerous). So how do I explain the fact that I burned down almost a square mile of wild grassland? And what can I say that might help prevent this from happening to anyone else? 1. Think “fire.” When we picked our campsite, I was thinking flat area, water, beautiful view. In my over-confidence, I barely gave a thought to what should have been my No. 1 priority: a safe area for a fire, clear of any vegetation. 2. Think “wind.” The wind blows down the Lost Coast hard, which is why everyone hikes north-tosouth. We’d been seduced by the previous half-hour lull, instead of assuming that the next big gust might be seconds away. 3. Think “stove safety.” Hundreds of safe, noneventful lightings of our stove led to a sense of complacency. Stoves are not foolproof. They can leak. Fuel left in the bowl does evaporate — fast, as we found out. A Coleman-fuel stove like ours sometimes blows out in wind. If it does, it should be allowed to cool before re-lighting, to prevent flare-ups.

and together we finished constructing a lean-to. Then, with the other campers, we hiked up the bank to see the “view.” What had been a lot of smoke at dusk was now, in the night sky, flames cascading along the entire ridgeline. Before we went to bed, Jacintha said I could have her socks for the next morning. She’d worn them all day, but I had none. Later, Barry and I huddled under the tent as it flapped in the wind. “This could be a game-changer,” he said.

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spent a cold, sleepless night on our damp, damaged sleeping pads in the remains of our tent. My mind wavered between

the immediate challenge — getting word out about the fire — and our uncertain future. At first light, we set off toward the mouth of the Mattole, taking advantage of an extra low tide to skirt several awkward headlands. Three hours later, I ran into the Petrolia Store. “I need to report a fire,” I called past the customers at the counter. The clerk didn’t hesitate, grabbing the red phone marked “FIRE” off the wall. She listened for a moment. “It’s dead,” she said, with an apologetic grin. A minute later, using a regular phone, she got me on the line with Petrolia Volunteer Fire Chief Travis Howe. “I’m reporting a fire!” I said, assuming that the now 14-hour-old fire would be news to him. “Spanish Flat?” he asked. “You know?!” I replied.

— Barry Evans Sleeping pads and tent damaged in the fire.

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Since 2008, when Cal Fire’s Civil Cost Recovery Program began, the state has recovered more than $93 million from folks whose wayward fires required suppression, investigation and followup by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). That’s taxpayers’ money, says Cal Fire spokesman Daniel Berlant, and it goes straight back into the general fund (from whence Cal Fire draws its funding). Recovering costs usually isn’t as simple as sending out a letter of demand and getting a check back pronto. “Most of the time the individual is not going to pay, and it goes to court,” Berlant says. “But before court, we often will go into arbitration, and both parties will settle on a reasonable amount. Our goal is to recover the taxpayer money on a fire that should have been prevented.” According to a Feb. 17 Sacramento Bee story, the agency has been doing a bang-up job of that since 2005, when it began dedicating more funds to the task. In 2008, the state created the official Civil Cost Recovery Program, a 14-staff “squadron of lawyers, fire accountants and investigators,” as the Bee puts it. Annual fire cost recovery has soared. In 2001, the agency recovered less than $2 million. In 2008-09 — $11.8 million. In 2010-11 — $35.6 million (a record, says the Bee, noting that the state spent just

Turned out, somehow — someone told me later a commercial plane flying down the coast may have reported it — they’d found out about the fire an hour

The Sea Grill less than $3 million on the unit that year). “In state budget circles,” notes the Bee, “the unit is considered a financial success for its high return on investment — so much so that Gov. Jerry Brown is asking lawmakers in his new budget to expand the permanent staff from 14 to 24.” Critics accuse the state of using the cost recovery unit to bolster the ailing state budget, and the unit of being overly aggressive — especially toward big “deep pocket” companies, including some large timber and utility outfits — in its tactics and calculations. Barry Evans and his fire are small-fry compared with some of those bigger cases Cal Fire deals with (and, to be clear, he hasn’t accused the agency or the state’s recovery unit of overreaching). Here is a breakdown of the cost of his Spanish Fire, according to the “letter of demand” for payment he received from Cal Fire: Personnel ($22,395.98 straight time plus $25,994.16 overtime)........ $48,390.14 Equipment ......................................... $21,148.90 Operating expenses ..................... $54,826.37 Aircraft . ............................................... $7,207.20 Incident subtotal . .......................... $131,572.61 Administrative charge at 9.36 percent . .......................... $12,315.20 Incident total charges . ................ $143,887.81 Following arbitration, Evans’ insurance company paid $100,000, and the case was settled. — Heidi Walters

or so after it had started, and firefighters from the Bureau of Land Management, Cal Fire and the Petrolia Volunteer Fire Department had been out there all night. Up to that moment, it had been “our” fire, with all the responsibility for getting the word out on our shoulders. Knowing that the authorities had been battling it for several hours was weirdly comforting. I ran outside to our camper van. “They know about it!” I told Louisa, feeling safe, finally. We went back inside for a cup of coffee. That’s when it really hit us, just how tense and anxious we’d been up until this moment. “Fragile,” was how Louisa put it. Now we could relax. Others were now in charge. I’m not sure if we wept. I do know we both felt enormous relief. Which, as it turned out, was premature.

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to Eureka that Saturday, an Arcata-based enforcement officer from the Bureau of Land Management was interviewing us in our home, taking our voluntary statement. “The best thing to do under the circumstances is to be totally honest and not hold back anything,” he told us.

Seemed reasonable. We had nothing to hide. In my mind, yes, I’d started the fire and yes, it was an accident. Those two statements fitted neatly into my mental “fire story” box. Yes, I’d been negligent in not noticing the wind kicking up while I got the matches … but not that negligent, I told myself. True, I hadn’t cleared the sparse grass on the old road base to the full five feet required by law, but this was, in my mind, a moot point. The fireball had jumped more than twice that distance over the ground adjacent to our stove, and no amount of clearing would have made any difference. Still … is this how the authorities would see it? “You’ll be hearing from Cal Fire,” the officer told us. Spanish Flat, like most of the King Range, is within federal BLM jurisdiction. However, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection — Cal Fire — was the agency that coordinated a day-and-a-half of firefighting. And that seemed to be that. For more than a year we heard nothing, and after a while we stopped worrying. Cal Fire must have much larger fish to fry, we thought. I dayhiked back to the site in November with a pal to recover the damaged gear I’d stashed at Randall Creek to speed up our return hike, and I was amazed by the regrowth. Emerald green grass sparkled in the fall sunlight. New leaves grew on trees and scrub. Life had wonderfully returned after the scorching fire. Thirteen months to the day after the incident, we received an envelope, certified mail from Cal Fire. “Letter of Demand,” it said in bold letters across the top. It recounted the particulars: “July 1 … vegetation fire … 523 acres of grass and brush.” The acreage had increased since the first report. “The cause of the fire was determined to be your camp stove,” the letter said. This was a bill, a demand for restitution for the cost of “suppressing and investigating the Spanish Fire.” The final paragraph read like any other bill, except for the number: “Please make your payment of $143,887.81 to The State of California … .” So much for our complacency. Now a different sort of panic set in, and with it came fleeting thoughts of declaring bankruptcy, running away to Mexico, paying off our massive debt in installments. When the fire started, it was all about safety, getting the word out to the authorities, practical stuff that we knew how to deal with. This demand was a different matter altogether, one which we knew nothing about, involving, continued on page 15

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continued from page 13 we assumed, attorneys, courts, settlements. Time to hire a lawyer. Some acquaintances recommended a good one, and our fate was turned over to negotiations between our $350-anhour lawyer and the State of California. (“You did what?” our lawyer asked us. “We made a voluntary statement, told them everything.” He rolled his eyes.) We had something else going for us: our AAA renter’s policy, with $100,000 in personal liability coverage. That, however, was far from a slam dunk. Everything depended on how AAA interpreted the cause of the fire. Was it an accident? Or was it negligence? We don’t know just how it all got handled, who negotiated what, but a few days later we got a call from our attorney. “AAA says they will honor your policy, and Cal Fire will accept $100,000 in settlement.” And in that moment, our lives regained their previous shape again. It took another six months to hash out the details, but finally we signed a release agreement from Cal Fire. AAA paid the state to

the limit of our policy, we paid our attorney, and we were in the clear. So we’re still here, older and, we trust, wiser for the experience. And as for backpacking? As the BLM Officer was leaving, he asked if he could take our stove, as evidence. “Sure, but will we get it back?” I asked. He looked at me quizzically, then said, “Why would you want it back?” Why indeed. We’ve since switched to a canister stove: No priming required! l Louisa Rogers and Barry Evans have been backpacking and bicycletouring together since they met in 1974. Louisa is a management consultant, trainer and coach. (She is currently in Ghana on a volunteer assignment helping a rural tractor association develop business acumen.) Barry writes columns for the Journal (Field Notes) and the Humboldt Historian (History’s Mysteries). They live in Old Town Eureka and in Guanajuato, Mexico.

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synopsis of The Pitmen Painters, now on stage at Redwood Curtain in Eureka, has a familiar sound: based on a true story, it’s about coal miners who take up painting and astound the art world. But this is not The Full Monty (unemployed British steel workers triumph with a male striptease), Calendar Girls (Yorkshire housewives raise money with a nude calendar) or even Billy Elliot (though that film about a coal miner’s son seeking fame as a ballet dancer is by the writer of this play, Lee Hall). For one thing, it’s no rags-to-riches tale with a big triumphant ending. More impressively, it isn’t a movie, and in its present form wouldn’t work as one. The Pitman Painters is a peculiarly engaging piece of live theatre. It’s 1934 in Ashington, a coal mining town in the north of England. Five men gather after work for a class sponsored by the Workers Educational Association, an organization backed by labor unions and universities that still exists in a thousand UK communities. Three are lifelong coal miners: George (played by Lincoln Mitchell), Oliver (Craig Benson) and Jimmy (Jerry Nusbaum). Harry (Gary Sommers) is the Marxist dentist, and a character identified only as “Young Lad” (Joseph Hunt) is unemployed. That he says he’s never had

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a job is just about the only suggestion of the ongoing Great Depression. These men have requisitioned a course in art appreciation, but when their teacher, Robert Lyon (JM Wilkerson) shows up from King’s College, they aren’t interested in his slides and references to the Renaissance. They want to be taught how to look at a painting and know what it means. They want to know the secrets “of what’s going on.” Lyon decides that looking at paintings is not the best way for them to focus on such questions. He suggests they paint their own pictures, and they do. The dynamic first act centers around the paintings they produce (images of them projected above the stage are of the real Ashington Group’s paintings). Through their sometimes heated, sometimes funny discussions, we learn about each of them, their lives as miners and their community, while they explore perennial questions about art and life. They talk about everything from where meaning resides (the painting, or the viewer?), intention and effect, and inevitably art, identity and class. Even if their vocabulary doesn’t always ring true, they deal with weighty questions through the experience of painting as real and practical work. (Jimmy paints something yellow because he had a lot of yellow

paint, which according to Gertrude Stein was the secret of Picasso’s Blue Period.) All of this is surprisingly mesmerizing, thanks to the writing and the live interaction physically in front of you. It turns out that entertaining ideas can be entertaining. There is some emotional and plot development, particularly when a wealthy art collector (Cassandra Hesseltine) offers Oliver a stipend equal to his miner’s pay just to paint. But partly because these are true events, the second act is more diffuse, and aspects of British history are probably obscure for a U.S. audience. Still, the conflicts of individual and community, specifically in a working class context, may well resonate in Humboldt County. (More on this play’s context at stagematters. blogspot.com.) The cast is uniformly engaging. Craig Benson is especially effective in the most individualized role. Joseph Hunt is impressive in switching from a working class to upper class character (and accent) for a key scene. Lillian Damron steals her scene as a model who scandalizes the puritanical miners by insisting on posing in the nude. The Pitman Painters is ably directed by Peggy Metzger and James Hitchcock, with scenic design by Jack Shay, lighting by Michael Burkhart, costumes by Catherine L. Brown, sound by Jon Tunney and properties by Laura Rhinehart. It continues at Redwood Curtain weekends through March 9. Tickets and details at redwoodcurtain.com or 443-7688. Coming Up: Samuel Buggeln is a New York-based director of such cutting edge downtown shows as Bedbugs!!! and Go-Go Kitty, GO! He is also fluent in French. He combined these talents in his new translation of Moliere’s comedy, The Misanthrope, called Hater (“misanthrope” loosely translates as “hater,” though not in exactly the same sense as “hater” is used today). Dell’Arte’s Michael Fields met Buggeln in New York and brought Hater to HSU for its West Coast premiere. The script reads like heightened contemporary conversation (with lots of f-bombs), and director Fields promises a slam-glam “bling Baroque” production. The compulsive truth-telling misanthrope is now called Alex (played by Charlie Heinberg). The beautiful gossip and flirt he’s in love with against his better judgment is Celine (Johani Guerrero). Others in the cast are Brodie Storey, Mark Teeter, Galen Poulton, Luke Tooker, Michelle Purnell, Andreina Loaiza, Adrienne Ralsten and Derek Burns. Hater is on the Gist Hall stage at HSU for the next two weekends, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., beginning Thursday, Feb. 28. Buggeln will also be around campus at some point. More at HSUStage.blogspot.com. For tickets, 826-3928. l

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he day before my friend Lars and I had planned to explore a section of the California Coastal Trail, a storm system swept through that was cold enough to blanket Kneeland, Liscom Hill and the entirety of the Coast Range with a thick coating of snow. Squalls buffeted our house into the early morning. I could hear the persistent thrumming of rain on our roof at first light. What perfect sleeping weather. This is one of the virtues of involving a partner. If it had just been me, I would have pulled the covers up and enjoyed more time in my warm bed next to my warm wife. And later, I could polish off the remaining dark-chocolate-covered shortbread cookies. But, Lars would be counting on me and alas, the weather forecast suggested improving conditions. I’d been planning since early December

to write about the California Coastal Trail, a still-unfinished trail system along more than 1,200 miles of California coastline. About 154 of those miles lie in Humboldt County — more than in any other county. From the north, the trail enters the county near Ossagon Rocks and Gold Bluffs beach and leaves on low-volume roads headed into the Sinkyone Wilderness State Park of Mendocino County. Peter Jarausch of the Coastal Conservancy told me that the coastal trail in Humboldt “really highlights the rural character of the trail and our stunning natural beauty.” Yet, most locals know nothing about it. Redwood National Park Ranger Carey Wells summed it up when she acknowledged that there are “not many users” walking the northernmost section. That’s a shame, because this trail-not-taken offers spectacular walking right in our own backyard. The beginnings of the coastal trail

GET OUT! can be traced to a 1972 ballot initiative, Proposition 20. It established the state Coastal Commission, required the development of a coastal plan, and created the California Coastal Conservancy. Four years later, the state gave the conservancy the principal role in developing a coastal trail that would provide “a continuous public right-of-way along the California coastline” for hiking and other non-motorized transport. (See www.californiacoastaltrail. info for a more detailed history.) But the trail is far from finished. Lee Otter and Linda Locklin of the California Coastal Commission described it in an article on that website as “a yarn comprised of several different but roughly parallel threads — here widely separated, there drawn together.” One strand may be for beach walkers, another for cyclists, another may be merely a temporary alignment. More than 50 miles of the California Coastal Trail here are “inadequate,” according to the 2011 Humboldt County Coastal Trail Implementation Strategy, which was prepared for the Coastal Conservancy. The trail makes some extensive and awkward detours, veering well off the coast to avoid private lands. Current alternatives are heavily dependent on walking along highways. For example, you take your life in your hands as you leave the access road to Skunk Cabbage Trail, dodging 101 traffic until you reach the levee system along Redwood Creek through Orick. From Ferndale, the coastal trail is routed south up and over the narrow, shoulderless Mattole Road for 21 miles far from the coast. As the storm slackened on that January morning, Lars and I ventured out to explore an unfamiliar section of the trail both north and south of Orick. I cranked the heat up in the car to give the illusion of it being a warmer day than it actually was. We parked in front of the Palm Café, whose trademark picture windows were partially boarded up. (The black eye, we learned later, was by the inopportune brake failure on a customer’s big pickup.) We stuffed our daypacks with rain pants, drinking water and lunch, and headed north along the levee. It was hard not to feel that there had been a lot of brake failures in Orick. Wisps of fog hung in the redwoods that cloaked the hillsides to the east. Leafless alder further softened the landscape. The slate gray Redwood Creek, swollen by recent rains, raced by. Lush greens of every imaginable hue. Out here it was almost impossible to forget what a beautiful place we live in. Jarausch has identified the transition through Orick as a priority project

because of the risks pedestrians take to overcome this gap in the coastal trail. This stretch highlights the role that small but critical parcels of private property can play in splicing together a complete trail. After the end of the levee, we danced along the roadside metal guard until we could walk east on the Bald Hills Road to the old Arcata Redwoods Mill site. We crossed the bitumen moonscape of the mill site and walked north along a quiet, alder-lined haul road that eventually intersects with 101. We couldn’t help but think that the mill site and haul road would be ingredients of the eventual coastal trail solution. As the morning wore on, the sun was overpowering the clouds and our gloves were no longer necessary. We completed this northern spur of our day’s route then retraced our steps to our starting point in Orick. By now fishermen in hip boots were casting from the edge of Redwood Creek. From there, we continued on the levee as it meanders west, bisecting several miles of verdant pasture to the mouth of Redwood Creek. There, we were greeted by watchful seals, their abundance suggesting that they had yet to catch their limit. The sun now reflected off the breaking surf. Oh, what if I had remained in bed! This walk had reminded me of Rich Ridenhour’s observation that Humboldt County’s coast offers “more pristine coast walking than any other part of California.” Rich has helped coordinate annual weeklong 40-mile walks from Carruthers Cove south to Trinidad under the auspices of Coastwalk (www.coastwalk.org), a nonprofit that advocates for coastal protection and access and offers walking tours along the coastal trail. He knows Humboldt County’s coastal trail as well as anyone. Rich and I agree that one of the beauties of living nearby is that with a little advance planning (tides, planting a car), every mile of the California Coastal Trail north of the Lost Coast can be done as a day hike, much like Lars and I had done this day. We had walked about 11 miles. My feet were tired but my body felt refreshed. And my appetite was whetted for more. Four days later I headed south. This time, the skies were clear. Next month, I’ll offer a glimpse into the southern half of Humboldt County’s California Coastal Trail. l

If you would like to write a Get Out! column, please email Journal editor Carrie Peyton Dahlberg at carrie@northcoastjournal.com

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Karaoke with KJ Leonard 8pm

NightHawk (rock) 9pm

Dr. Squid (rock) 9pm

Barn Dance w/Striped Pig Stringband

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Triple Junction (classic rock & country) no cover 9pm

True Gospel Singers (blues and soul) 9pm

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Throwback Thursday DJ Night w/ Accurate Productions 9pm

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Jeff DeMark and The La Patinas (songs and stories) 10pm

Moksha with The March 4th Marching Band Horns 9:30pm $10

Missing Link Soul Night (DJs - all vinyl) 9pm $5

Reggae Night with DJ Red Rasta 10pm

Matt Wilson’s Arts and Crafts 8pm $15 DJ Stepwise w/One Wise Sound 10pm

Vipisa Trio (classical) 8pm FRH CBaker and Friends 10pm

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Awesome Dogs food truck 4pm Andre Nickatina, Yukmouth 8pm $30

Dirty Rats and friends (hip hop) 9pm

Twista, O.E.B., Cool Nutz, DJ O’Fishial Jenni and David and The Sweet Soul Band 7-9:30pm

Comedy Night DJ Lost (dance music) 10pm

Eureka Then and Now: book release & signing with author Scott Brown 5pm YYY w/Tariq + Goldylocks (dance music) 9pm $10

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Matt W. Gage (country punk) 10pm

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Zumba Toning (Bella) 5:30pm Blues Night w/Brian & Kimberli 8pm

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Tango with Lee & Barbara 12:15pm Pressure Anya ‘90s Dance Party 10pm

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The Pulsators (rockin’ blues) 9pm

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Irish Music Session 8pm

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Wailin’ and Wine w/Kombucha Brothers + Bret Harte Breakers 9pm

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Peace of Mind Orchestra (electro-soul dance party) 9pm

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Sound Tribe Sector 9. photo by C. Taylor Crothers

Collaboration and Cooperation

STS9, plus a MARZ Project benefit, Izzy Vibes, The ComiX Trip and Rangda By Bob Doran

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hile surfing the Net researching the band Sound Tribe Sector 9, I received the latest Lefsetz Letter, a mass email sent out periodically by ex-lawyer/music industry pundit Bob Lefsetz. “We’re in the midst of a creative renaissance,” he began. “But it’s the majors’ worst nightmare, from the networks to the labels to the studios,” he suggested, touching on one of his recurring themes. “They used to be in control. They had the money needed for production and had a lock on distribution … but now those days are through. The means of production are in the hands of the proletariat. And distribution is free.” He wasn’t talking about STS9, but he could have been. Since forming in Atlanta in the ’90s, the band found success without any help from major labels. In fact the band formed its own digital label/distribution network, 1320 Records, “founded on the homegrown principles of collaboration, cooperation and community,” selling and giving away downloads of songs, even whole concerts. The other acts on 1320 constitute an electronica who’s who: Bassnectar, Pretty Lights and The Glitch Mob to name a few. While STS9 calls itself an instrumental “post-rock dance band,” spacy electronics are central to its sound, along with collaboration and cooperation via improvi-

sation. Now based in Santa Cruz, STS9’s stock in trade has always been live jams infused with electronics, almost always with a guitar and bass in the mix. The band was among those who first bridged the now almost invisible divide between the jamband scene and the EDM rave scene. As a result, the quintet has played major festivals ranging from Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza to Electric Forest and Earthdance. A winter tour brings STS9 to the Eureka Theater Sunday evening with rising bass music producer Russ Liquid opening the show. For those who want to dance into the wee hours, Naïve Melodies plays T-Heads tunes at an official after-party at the Red Fox starting 11-ish. The Ink People’s MARZ Project is another case of collaboration and cooperation with a focus on giving young folks the tools to create music. A showcase/benefit Thursday at the Arcata Playhouse features a set by The L|A Dodger collaborating with her friend DJ OnHell. “I do what I want, mainly hip hop, alternative rap and R&B,” says the Dodger, who will also be performing with Body Academics, a “nu gayTM stoner rap” duo with BagladyUK from Creepy Marbles and Jolly Jeff. “We all work together so our sets will fuse,” says Dodger. Also on the bill, streetwise Eureka rapper Maniac, DJ White Boy Blues, and Rave-On Beautiful, who according to Dodger, “does electronicinspired music, a lot of live looping, hip

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hop in there too. She has a soft gentle voice.” (Disclosure: The L|A Dodger, aka Alana Chenevert, is part of the Journal‘s art department/production staff. She’s also a very cool person.) Hardworking DJ duo Pressure Anya takes up residency at yet another club with Dirty Thursdays moved to the Palm Lounge at the Eureka Inn starting this Thursday, becoming Ladies Night. “We’ll be mixing up beats, ranging from new wave to hip hop,” says Anya. Bonus: No cover and half off drinks for ladies. From there P/A takes the dance party to the Red Fox for a Friday “Rump Shaker” with guests King Maxwell and Jaymorg of Soul Night fame. Pressure Anya keeps rolling Saturday, spinning for a ’90s Night at the Ritz. (Is there really music from that era that we want to remember?) And finally, on Tuesday, P/A spins worldly beats at Humboldt Brews to open for Delhi 2 Dublin‘s “Celtic Punjabi electronica” global fusion. Saturday night at Humboldt Brews, it’s Missing Link Soul Night time again, this time with a “Sweet 16” theme. No, teens cannot come to the bar — the title marks 16 months of vinyl partying by Matt ‘n’ Adam and company. Up the hill at the Arcata Vet’s Hall Saturday night, it’s another Humboldt Folklife Barn Dance with the Striped Pig Stringband playing the tunes and Tara Stetz calling squares. Friends since meeting at a Jamaican polio rehab clinic in the ’60s, Cecil “Skelly” Spence and Lascelle “Wiss” Bulgin have been singing sweet harmonies together in Israel Vibration for decades. Thursday Izzy Vibes returns to Humboldt for a show at the Arcata Theatre Lounge with backing by Roots Radics. Nuff said. If you love roots reggae, you’ll be there. It’s also Upful! Thursday at the Jambalaya with Red Rasta spinning reggae — stop by after I-Vibes. Meanwhile, same Thursday, Toubab Krewe returns to Humboldt Brews. Emanating from Asheville, N.C., the Krewe merges jamrock sensibilities with traditional West African sounds played on instruments like kora and djembe. The results are mesmerizing — highly recommended. I think you have to see The ComiX Trip to understand it. Artist Violet Crabtree uses an overhead projector to tell strange stories with live accompaniment from guitar, musical saw and assorted sound effects. Her show on Friday in the C.C.A.T. building at HSU is a fundraiser to make some sort of movie version of the Trip. Also performing that night: my favorite local country band Gunsafe, Comfort Creature with Phil and Devon from thelittlestillnotbigenough, Dolphin Star Mystery Temple School, whose name

says volumes, and Llano Blue, a pirate folk combo from San Francisco. Expect the unexpected. Nocturnum has back-to-back hip hop this weekend with a Friday show showcasing Fortuna’s scene with The Dirty Rats plus Sonny Wong, Callous Kush, D Rize, Mr. Ocean and Stir Fry Willie, and special guests Over Here from Redding. On Saturday, Diamondback, Humboldt Republic and Tri-City Miles bring high-speed rapper Twista to Nocturnum with Humboldt’s own Potluck, Cool Nutz, OEB and DJ Ofishial. There’s more hip hop down at the Mateel on Saturday featuring Andre Nickatina, formerly known as Dre Dog. The S.F.-based rapper is touring with Oakland’s Yukmouth, who also serves as CEO of Smoke-a-Lot Records. Green R Fieldz and Hiway open the show. Looking for the polar opposite? Play Dead plays grateful music at the Arcata Playhouse Saturday with Mike Emerson coming up to play keys plus some very special guest vocalists. Rangda doesn’t really fit into any known genre — we’ll call it alt. alt. The trio with former local Ben Chasny from Six Organs of Admittance and Sir Richard Bishop on guitars and Chris Corsano on drums plays Monday night at the Shanty. Manilapede and White Manna provide local support (and über-cool tunes). Coming up on Tuesday at the Eureka Inn, the amazing rockabilly/honky tonk guitarist Deke Dickerson. Deke is a self-described “guitar geek” who likes double-necked guitars and vintage tube amps. (He organizes a Guitar Geek Festival every year in connection with the NAMM conference.) You can see his four-neck 30-string axe at dekedickerson.com along with his awesome collection of bizarre album covers. Local songwriter/entrepreneur Chris Parreira continues his series of touring songwriter showcases with two shows at the Arcata Playhouse: Sunday it’s the Romancing the West Tour with storyteller/ troubadour John Craigie with his friend/ tourmate John Elliott. Tuesday Austin’s fiddling singer/songwriter Carrie Rodriguez returns to the Playhouse with her musical partner Luke Jacobs on her Give Me All You Got tour, promoting a new album full of original songs. Local old time duo Cory Goldman and Colin Vance open the show. Next Wednesday, Feb. 27, Orgone comes to Humboldt Brews. I caught this band on its first North Coast tour. Imagine The Meters crossed with Fela’s band with touches of Funkadelic and old school soul — horns galore, killer rhythm section. DJ Rickshaw opens this one. Don’t even try to stop yourself from dancing. ●

RAIN OR SHINE, THE MEMBERS OF THE WIYOT TRIBE WILL MEET THIS SATURDAY EVENING FOR THEIR ANNUAL INDIAN ISLAND CANDLELIGHT VIGIL TO HONOR ANCESTORS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE 1860 INDIAN ISLAND MASSACRE. SINCE 1992, THE EVENING HAS FEATURED SONGS, POEMS AND PRAYERS IN AN ATTEMPT TO HEAL THE COMMUNITY.

WE, THE PRINT MEDIA, HAVE A SOFT SPOT FOR COMIC STRIPS. LOCAL CARTOONIST VIOLET CRABTREE IS HELPING KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE THIS FRIDAY WITH A LIVE, OVERHEAD PROJECTOR/MUSICAL SAW/UKELELEAIDED PRESENTATION OF HER DRAWN STORIES KNOWN AS THE COMIX TRIP. HELD AT THE CAMPUS CENTER FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY, THE EVENT WILL ACT AS A FUNDRAISER FOR AN EVENTUAL COMIX TRIP FILM.

21 thursday EVENTS

MARZ Project Benefit Show. 7:30 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Featuring The L|A Dodger, Body Academics, Rave-On Beautiful, Maniac and White Boy Blues. $8/$5 students. arcataplayhouse.org.

THEATER

The Pitmen Painters. 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. Based on the triumphant true story of a group of British miners who discover a new way to express themselves and unexpectedly become art-world sensations. $10. redwoodcurtain.com. 443-7688.

MUSIC

Israel Vibration. 10 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Bonus Entertainment presents Jamaican-born roots reggae legends and DJ Mauka. $30/$20 adv. bonusman. info. 822-1220. Toubab Krewe. 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Combining rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities and international folk strains. Free Rain opens. $15. humbrews.com. 826-2739.

ART

Fixing the Earth: NOW! 5 p.m. Goudi’ni Gallery, HSU. Opening reception. Exhibition sheds light on the traditional tribal practice of healing the earth through World Renewal Ceremonies. Contains works from local Hupa, Karuk, Yurok, Wiyot, Tolowa and Ts’nungwe artists. Through April 27. 826-5814. Collaborate, Create, Communicate. 4 p.m. Reese Bullen Gallery, HSU, Arcata. Features collaborative artworks by members of the HSU community created around the thematic elements of acceptance, diversity, tolerance and inclusion. Through March 14. RBG@humboldt.edu. 826-5814.

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California’s Sustainable Resources Future. 5:30-7 p.m. Humboldt State University, BSS Room 166, Arcata. HSU’s

Sustainable Futures Speaker Series presents John Laird, California secretary of natural resources. www.schatzlab. org/about/publications/speaker_series.html. 826-4345. Audubon Society Monthly Meeting. Noon. Golden Harvest Cafe, 1062 G St., Arcata. Come discuss local and bigger-picture conservation topics with others interested in environmental issues. 442-9353. Boujie Baking Co. Launch Party. 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, 550 South G St, Arcata. Local bakery specializing in handcrafted sweet treats made with craft beer launches with a beer-kissed caramel sauce tasting bar. www.facebook.com/boujiebakingco. 840-4748. Humboldt Inventors’ Club Meeting. 6:30-8 p.m. The Meadows, 2554 Hubbard Lane, Eureka. Suggestions for topics and presentations welcome. 267-0775.

22 friday EVENTS

HSU/CR Host Book of the Year Event. 7 p.m. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Features student presentations by Sara Carabajal and Alex Saldivar inspired by Malcolm Gladwell’s bestseller Outliers. 826-3758. Annual Humboldt Heroes Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive. Honors the extraordinary compassion, service and commitment of community members while also raising funds to support local Red Cross services. Catered by Shamus T Bones. $75. humboldtredcross.org. 443-4521. The ComiX Trip Fundraiser. 8 p.m. Campus Center for Appropriate Technology, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Cartoonist Violet Crabtree overhead projects her drawn stories backed by two musical saws and a ukelele. Additional music by Gunsafe, Comfort Creature, Dolphin Star Mystery Temple School and Llano Blue. Funds support

THE MATEEL COMMUNITY CENTER WILL ACT AS A HAZY PARTY CENTRAL ON SATURDAY WHEN BAY AREA RAPPER ANDRE NICKATINA RETURNS TO SOHUM WITH HIS HIGH ENERGY HIP HOP SHOW, MUCH TO THE DELIGHT OF HIS LARGE, LOYAL FANBASE. THE FORMER DRE DOG WILL BE JOINED BY FELLOW MCS YUKMOUTH, GREEN R FIELDZ AND LOCAL HIWAY. LIGHT ‘EM UP!

the film version of The ComiX Trip. $5.

THEATER

The Pitmen Painters. 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain Theatre. See Feb. 21 listing.

MUSIC

Matt Wilson’s Arts and Crafts. 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. Redwood Jazz Alliance show features drummer Wilson, trumpeter Terell Stafford, keyboardist Gary Versace and bassist Martin Wind. $15. redwoodjazzalliance. org. 826-3928. Moksha. 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Five-piece kick-ass, funk rock band that lets loose in a not-so-spiritual fashion. Joined by members of the March Fourth Marching Band horn section. $10. humbrews.com. 826-2739. World Dance. 8 p.m. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1675 Chester Ave., Sunny Brae. Humboldt Folk Dancers event features teaching and request dancing. $3. 839-3665.

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MOVIES

EVENTS

Climate Justice Movie Night. 7 p.m. Ink Annex, 47B West Third St., Eureka. Screening The Last Mountain by Bill Haney about the battle around extraction of Appalachian coal. Proceeds benefit the Tar Sands Blockade and Rhizome Infoshop. $5. 615-775-4094. Skatepark Fundraiser Film Night. 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. RampArt Skatepark sponsored skate and BMX film night featuring Waiting for Lightning, the documentary on skateboarding legend Danny Way and the BMX documentary on Matt Hoffman The Birth of Big Air. $5. rampartskatepark.org. 822-1220. Grease. 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Free movie night. Come dressed as your favorite Greaser and get a free root beer float. 822-1575.

LECTURE

Virgie Tovar. 7 p.m. Kate Buchanan Room, HSU. Peer Health Education program presents the sexual activist speaking on “There’s Glitter in Fatlandia: Fat Activism as an Unapologetic (and Hella Sexy) Queer Politic.” humboldt. edu. 826-3928.

Bridge Club. 1-4 p.m. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. Local trick-takin’ gathering. humsenior.org. 443-9747. Earthquake Lecture. 7:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Humboldt State geophysicist Dr. Lori Dengler speaks. 826-2359.

23 saturday Indian Island Candlelight Vigil. 6 p.m. Woodley Island Marina, 601 Startare Drive, Eureka. Held to remember those who lost their lives in the 1860 Massacre and help heal the community. Prayer, song and poetry. Rain or shine. Please bring a candle. michelle@wiyot.com. Sexland: Peek-a-Boo. Noon. Nelson Hall East Room 115, HSU. Nelson Hall East, HSU. Health and Wellness Center Peer Education program hosts a day of activities, games, and resources about body positivity and sex positivity. humboldt.edu. 826-3928. 2013 International Cultural Festival. 1-5 p.m. Kate Buchanan Room, HSU. Opportunity to come together and celebrate diversity featuring foods, art, dancing, music and displays. humboldt.edu. 826-3731. Glistening Afterglow Bingo. 5:30-9 p.m. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. Eureka Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence host a comedy bingo fundraiser for local women’s service organizations Humboldt Domestic Violence Ser-

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We Be Shameless We’re not going to pretend this is anything it isn’t. Every once in awhile, you’re entitled to some perks. Flip ‘em at Stars Hamburgers? You’ll score free milkshakes. Ticket ripper at The Minor? Enjoy some free Hollywood. And if you toil down the hall in the North Coast Journal’s production department while simultaneously being cray cray smooth, eventually we will give you love. Thus, meet the NCJ’s Alana Chenévert. When she’s not positioning the very words you’re reading on this page right now by day, she fights lyrical crime by night under her more well known pseudonym The L|A Dodger. Girl composes the dopest (I said it) rhymes this side of the Redwood Curtain. In fact, what the hells, take it away, colleague: “Dance with the stars, jam for the pearls Be the Sheriff of Nottingham If you’re not a ham it’s OK to be different … it’s OK to be chicken. I can’t relate to this poultry, their lack of flight is horrific I’m soaring … Darkwing Duck, duck, goose, I’m pouring. Hits on deck, damn right i’m scoring … modern day Yogi Berra. Yeah, Dodgy they gone be scared of her, nothin you can compare her to I’m not boring, I can do this all day. Luckily for you, I’mma do this all day. Occupation … what I do, and I’m suited all ways. Mmmm bye for now, listen to the song say. …” Thanks for that, Dodgy. I know what you’re saying: Why should you trust when her buds say she’s awesome. Well, while she was dropping the wisdom above, I texted a link to one of Dodger’s tracks to noted local music snob KHUM’s Mike Dronkers. His response: “This is pretty good.” BOOM. But most importantly, Dodger is a good person. That’s why she’ll be donating beats, rhymes and presence while closing the night at this Thursday’s benefit show for The MARZ Project, the Ink People’s digital media and music program for Humboldt youth. She shares the bill with a handful of hip hop and electronic artists including Body Academics, Rave-on, Beautiful, Maniac and White Boy Blues. The NCJ recommends the live Dodger experience. The Feb. 21 show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8/$5 for students. For more info, scroll around facebook.com/MARZ.Project and facebook.com/theladodger. And look for this piece on northcoastjournal.com for an audio sample of our girl. (Note to NCJ staff: the next round is on Alana!) — Andrew Goff vices and The Emma Center. Dress in your sparkling best for the Glistening With Bling Contest. $15. eurekasisters. org. 676-3774.

THEATER

Whodunnit? A Murder Mystery. 8-10 p.m. Hotel Arcata, 708 Ninth St. Original interactive murder mystery theatre experience presented by Murder By Dessert. Follow the clues, anticipate who the victim might be and figure out who the killer is before the detective solves the crime. $25/$20 adv. murderbydessert.com. 223-4172. The Pitmen Painters. 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain Theatre. See Feb. 21 listing.

MUSIC

Andre Nickatina. 7 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Beloved hip hop artist returns to SoHum. Yukmouth, Green R Fieldz and Hiway open. $30. mateel.org. 923-3368. Twista. 9 p.m. Nocturnum, 206 West Sixth St., Eureka. Twista once held the Guinness World Record as the Earth’s fastest rapper for pronouncing 598 syllables in 55 seconds. Joined by O.E.B., Cool Nutz and DJ O’Fishial. $29/$69 VIP. diamondbackpresents.com. Women’s Music Night. 7 p.m. Westhaven Center for the

Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. Featuring music by Lizzie and the Moonbeams and Deb Kallish. $5. 677-9493. Barn Dance. 7-11 p.m. Arcata Veterans Memorial Building, 1425 J St. Tara Stetz is back in town to call with The Striped Pig Stringband! Proceeds benefit the Northcoast Environmental Center. $7/$6 HFS members. humboldtfolklife.org. 269-2061. Soul Night’s Sweet 16. 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Celebrate 16 months of soul with Missing Link Records. All vinyl. All booty shaking. $5. humbrews. com. 826-2739. The Vipisa Trio. 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. Cindy Moyer on violin, Virginia Ryder on saxophone and clarinet and John Chernoff on piano perform new music by composers associated with Humboldt State, including alumni, faculty and a current student. $8/$3 students and seniors. hsumusic.blogspot.com. 826-3928. Play Dead. 9 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Grateful Dead tribute band trucks along. Special vocal performance by Russ Cole. $7. arcataplayhouse.org. 822-1575.

OUTDOORS

Audubon Society Marsh Field Trip. 8:30-11 a.m. Meet at the parking lot at the end of South I Street. Led by Pat

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Bitton. Bring binoculars and have a great morning birding. Trip held rain or shine. 442-9353. English Ivy Removal Day. 9 a.m. Meet at the Patrick’s Point State Park Visitor Center parking lot. North Coast Redwoods District of California State Parks asks the public to bring a lopper, a hat, work gloves, water and snacks for ivy pulling mayhem. 677-3109. Annual Lupine Bash. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet at the Pacific Union School parking lot. Remove invasive yellow bush lupines before they get the chance to produce more seed. Morning refreshments are provided. friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397. Duck Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Friends of the Arcata Marsh and the HSU student chapter of the California Waterfowl host a day of arts and crafts and hands-on educational stations, plus guided walks out to marsh ponds to identify ducks. 510-648-9050. Ma-le’l Dunes Guided Walk. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at the Ma-le’l North parking lot accessed off of Young Lane in Manila. Join naturalist Tom Collom for a walk through freshwater marsh, saltwater marsh, dune forest and large moving sand dunes. friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397. Friends of the Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Meet leader Milt Boyd for a 90-minute walk focusing on the history and ecology of the marsh. 826-2359. Mad River Beach to Lanphere Dunes Day Hike. 9 a.m. Meet at Pacific Union School, 3001 Janes Road, Arcata. Search for tiny things blooming in the foredunes and swales paralleling the beach. Sponsored by the North Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. 822-2015.

ETC.

Pancake Breakfast. 8 a.m. Masonic Center, 517 G St., Eureka. The Humboldt Assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls raise funds for their trip to the state convention. $7/$5 12 and under, $20 family of four. Three and under free. 496-7944. Pancake Breakfast. 7:30-11:30 a.m. Humboldt Grange #501, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road. Monthly breakfast. Traditional Tibetan Buddhist Meditation. 11 a.m. Arcata Holistic Health Center, 940 Ninth St. Lama Ani Kunzang Drolma leads meditation sessions. structuralthomas@ gmail.com. 825-1088. HUMbucks Alternative Currency Blast Off Party. 3-5 p.m. The Link, 1385 Eighth St., Arcata. Celebrating the launch of a free, non-monetary, web-based trading system in Humboldt County. community-exchange.org.

24 sunday MUSIC

PianoVoce. 3 p.m. Trinidad Library, 300 Trinity St. “Two on a Bench.” Trinidad Library benefit recital features pianists Annette Gurnée Hull and Nancy Correll. $10. 845-1125. John Craigie and John Elliott. 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Chris Parreira Presents two talented singer/ songwriters. $10. arcataplayhouse.org. 822-1575. STS9. 7:30 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Passion Presents serves up the festival headlining instrumental electronic rock band. $35/$30 adv. sts9.com.

ETC.

Dharma Talk. 9:30 a.m. Aikido Center, 890 G St., Arcata. Arcata Zen Group hosts Soto Zen priest Connie Cummings. Meditation begins at 8 a.m. 826-1701. Redwood Coast Scrabble Club. 1-5 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. Fun with words. 677-9242.

25 monday ART

Sum of the Parts. 4 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. Exhibition of collaboratively created paintings. Artists include Mimi LaPlant, Sanderson Morgan, Becky Evans, Leslie Price, John Pound, Alastair Bolton, Karen Sullivan and Emily Silver. Opening reception features a gallery talk with the artists. 476-4211.

DANCE

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Dancers 50 and older enjoy dancing with live music from the 1930s-50s. $4. 725-5323.

MEETINGS

Low Vision Support Group. 10-11 a.m. Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Meet others who are also having vision loss challenges. dougdrose@suddenlink. net. 839-0588.

26 tuesday MUSIC

Carrie Rodriguez. 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Mexican-American singer/songwriter plays the fiddle, mandobird and tenor guitar. Cory Goldman and Colin Vance open. $12/$10 adv. arcataplayhouse.org. 822-1575. Delhi 2 Dublin. 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Combining global rhythms and club beats. Local DJs Pressure/Anya open. $15. humbrews.com. 826-2739. Deke Dickerson. 9 p.m. Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. “Deke Dickerson is the best rockabilly guitarist in the world!” - Reverend Horton Heat. $5. trhuntbooking@ gmail.com. 834-2202.

OUTDOORS

Slower Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Meet in the Klopp Lake parking area at the end of South I Street. Geared to people with limited mobility. Led by Friends of the Arcata Marsh Jane Wilson and John McNeely. 822-3475.

COMEDY

CU Last Tuesday. 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With SF comedians Nicole Calasich, Red Scott and Jeff Anaya and locals Sherae O’Shaughnessy, Josh Duke and Nando Molina. $5. savagehenrymagazine.com. 822-4766.

LECTURE

Gauging the Local Impact of Cheap Marijuana. 5:30 p.m. Native Forum, HSU. Redwood Capital Bank Vice President and Regional Area Manager Jennifer Budwig discusses how Humboldt County’s economy would be affected by low-cost, legalized marijuana. Sponsored by the Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana Research. 826-5105.

ETC.

Humboldt Cribbage Club. 6:15-9:30 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Weekly cribbage tournament. $7. cribbage.org. 444-3161.

27 wednesday MUSIC

Orgone. 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Dedicated to heavy, raw, adrenaline-fueled funk and

sweat-dripping soul. DJ Rickshaw opens. $15. humbrews. com. 826-2739.

LECTURE

Lamberson Ecology Lecture. 7 p.m. Native Forum, HSU. Mathematics professor emeritus Colin W. Clark of the University of British Columbia presents “Short-Term Profits Versus Long-Term Sustainability.” Followed by reception. 826-5105.

ETC.

Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group Luncheon. Noon. Samoa Cookhouse, Samoa Road, Arcata. Monthly gathering features a speaker on different aspects of our harbor and port. RSVP. 497-6137. Marketing Brown Bag. Noon-1 p.m. The Link, 1385 Eighth St., Arcata. Discussion of how to develop engaging content that drives customers to your business. RSVP. the-link.us. 822-0597. Blue Lake Elementary Trustee Scholarship Dinner. 5-7 p.m. Mad River Grange, 110 Hatchery Road, Blue Lake. Annual dinner to raise money for at least two $500 scholarships. Steak! $15/$7 child. 668-5674. Victor T. Schaub Memorial Lecture on Local Politics. 6-7:30 p.m. Great Hall, HSU. This year’s topic: “Trails, Rails and (T)Rails: The Future of the Humboldt Bay Rail Corridor.” Panel discussion features Bill Kier, Judy Hodgson, Dan Hauser and Sam Pennisi. Moderated by Cliff Berkowitz. pjs26@humboldt.edu. 826-4494. Eureka Mindfulness Group. 7:15 p.m. First Christian Church Eureka, 730 K St. Led by Cindee Grace. Topic: “Embodying Your Sacredness in Daily Life.” Fragrance free, please. $3/$6 free will donation. 269-7044. Our Pathways to Health. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Church on the Rock, 1650 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Free chronic disease self-management workshop providing health education and peer support for people living with longterm health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, COPD, depression or chronic pain. michelle@ aligningforceshumboldt.org. 445-2806.

28 thursday THEATER

HATER. 7:30 p.m. Gist Hall Theater, HSU. Is life today a classic farce? Or just high fashion high school? Samuel Buggeln’s 21st century translation of Moliere’s comedy The Misanthrope, directed by Michael Fields. $10/$8 students and seniors. hsustage.blogspot.com. 826-3928. The Pitmen Painters. 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain Theatre. See Feb. 21 listing.

MUSIC

The Preservation and Huckleberry Flint. 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Austin, Texas, Americana band (fronted by Humboldt native Mario Matteoli) shares the stage with 2012 NCJ reader-voted “Best Band.” $10. humbrews.com. 826-2739.

ART

Collaborate, Create, Communicate. 4 p.m. Reese Bullen Gallery. See Feb. 21 listing.

Heads Up…

Write. Poets & Writers, College of the Redwoods’ literary magazine, is currently accepting submissions of original poetry and fiction through March 27. To submit entries or for more info email david-holper@redwoods.edu or call 476-4370. Sing. McKinleyville Community Choir is recruiting new members for the spring/summer 2013 season. Interested singers are encouraged to check out a choir rehearsal on Tuesday evenings at the Grace Good Shepherd Church at 1450 Hiller Road in McKinleyville, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

There are no auditions to join; however, there is a small tuition. Call Jean at 839-2276 or contact naofau@yahoo. com for more info. Versify. Veterans For Peace is seeking submissions for its fourth annual Redwood Coast Peace Poetry Contest from all high school students of Humboldt County. Entries must be received no later than 5 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2013. For more info go to vfp56.org or contact Jon Reisdorf 822-4595. Volunteer. Help is needed for the 23rd Annual Redwood Coast Jazz Festival, March 22-24. Take tickets, merch sales, watch doors, set-up, tear-down; Contact Jacky Owsley 445-9685 or admin@redwoodjazz.org. Put A Bird On It! Friends of the Arcata Marsh and Redwood Region Audubon Society are co-sponsoring a Student Bird Art Contest in conjunction with Godwit Days. Complete rules and a list of suggested birds are posted at rras.org/education.html Entries must be received by Friday, March 22. Questions should be emailed to sueleskiw@suddenlink.net. ●

Now What Are They Teaching The Kids? Last year’s revelation that Humboldt State University has an affiliation with marijuana shocked late night talk show hosts … oh, and the world. “What are we letting our higher education institutions do with our children?” someone somewhere probably shouted. Oh. They were just getting started, I’m afraid. This week, HSU will grant use of its walls to the Health and Wellness Center Peer Education program’s Sexland: Peek-ABoo, a naughty day of activities, games and workshops designed to appeal to youth’s constantly tingling nether regions. (Sure, it’s actually intended to promote healthy and important sexual experiences and body/sex positivity. But, please.) Starting at noon on Saturday, Feb. 23, the Nelson East Hall will be temporarily be transformed into a den of (educational!) sin. Here’s just a taste of what you’ll experience in Sexland: -Do-It-Yourself Floggers Workshop! -Make Your Own Merkin! (Google it.) -Barrier Methods and You! -Figure Drawing! -Burlesque for the Shy and Awkward! As day gives way to night, the sexually enlightened will move over to the Goodwin Forum for a climactic burlesque performance with host Lady Tata. Wow. After watching those pasties twirl, remember, kids: Thank your parents for taking out that second mortgage to help you out with tuition. For reals though, it’s good these conversations can take place in the light of day. In a related event, body image expert Virgie Tovar will speak in the Kate Buchanan Room on Friday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. Her topic?: “There’s Glitter in Fatlandia: Fat Activism as an Unapologetic (and Hella Sexy) Queer Politic.” Awesome. For more information on Sexland: Peek-ABoo and related activities, find its event page on Facebook or email mira@humboldt.edu. — Andrew Goff

MATT WILSON

book Offering and Receiving

Outliers By Malcolm Gladwell Little, Brown and Co.

Matt Wilson is a jazz drummer, an indemand sideman who works in all sorts of contexts. He’s also a bandleader with four different working combos including a quartet, Arts and Crafts, whose West Coast tour comes to Arcata Friday night. What does being a bandleader mean, particularly when you’re in the drum chair? “I gather the guys, and in any of these bands, I just try to get out of the way,” said Wilson, calling from the road. “Leadership can mean different things. For me, it’s making decisions, giving people a little bit of direction — but not too much. Sometimes choosing sets is the biggest part of it — other than the business aspect — and I pride myself on making sure the presentation is challenging for the folks in the band and for the listener.” He said he doesn’t usually make musical decisions from the drum chair. “The music decides that. The song determines how things are going to go. When people are really tapped in, there’s not really anybody in charge.” With Arts and Crafts, the tapped in crew is keyboardist Gary Versace, trumpeter Terell Stafford and bassist Martin Wind, a tight team. “I have this concept that a jazz band functions because people are able to follow and get out of the way simultaneously,” says Wilson. Of course the drummer leads in a way by setting the rhythm and defining dynamics. But, says Wilson, music is about offering and receiving. “I define freedom as offering a sound, then welcoming the sound. It doesn’t matter what tune, or what quote/unquote ‘style.’” As he prepares to head out with Arts and Crafts, a full year since the band’s latest album, An Attitude for Gratitude, he’s not worried about coming up with new tunes. “The way I look at it, they’re always new,” he said. “That’s what’s really been great about this band, for myself. Everything is always really, really different. … Last week we played in D.C. and it was music we hadn’t played for a long time — it was like we’d never played it. That’s what’s great, the surprise is still there. That’s trust: offering and receiving.” Redwood Jazz Alliance presents Matt Wilson’s Arts and Crafts in concert, Friday, Feb. 22, at 8 p.m. in HSU’s Fulkerson Recital Hall. Tickets are $15 and are available at the HSU box office, 826-3928. For more on Wilson and RJA go to redwoodjazzalliance. org.Look. — Bob Doran

During Malcolm Gladwell’s decade and a half tenure at The New Yorker, he’s demonstrated a talent — in his regular articles and in books like 2000’s The Tipping Point — for synthesizing insights from seemingly unrelated fields and for challenging conventional wisdom. In Outliers he applies his farranging approach to dispelling the widespread belief that the most successful among us — the statistical outliers — are also the smartest and most talented. They are smart and talented, but that’s not the whole picture. More valuable than who they are is where they come from: Successful people don’t do it alone. In a time when personal success and its relationship to worth has become a political flashpoint, revisiting our underlying assumptions about success seems especially important. Gladwell draws attention to the circumstances surrounding that success and to the sometimes hidden advantages those circumstances confer. He riffles through a broad range of subjects with an ease that makes Outliers, even at its most nuanced, an exciting, propulsive read. Take hockey. A quick review of the roster for an elite Canadian junior hockey league reveals an interesting pattern: Most of the team’s players were born in January, February or March. This is not coincidence, but a consequence of the sport’s Jan. 1 eligibility cut-off date, a policy that pits the developmentally advanced kids born in the first quarter of the year against their smaller, less-coordinated peers. And the advantages don’t recede with time; this pattern holds even in Canada’s professional leagues because the kids deemed the most capable at age 10 received more attention and resources than their peers and, most importantly, more practice. In the four years since the book’s release, one idea in particular has permeated our popular consciousness: the 10,000 hour rule. That is the number of hours of practice necessary to master a skill, be it journalism, the violin, law, programming or hockey. The Beatles put in hundreds of hours practicing at clubs in Hamburg before they became the transformative force we know them as today. Bill Gates was presented with mind-boggling opportunities, so that by age 22 he’d put in 10,000 hours of programming at a time when most people had never seen a computer. And what about IQ? Not so important. IQ, as with height in basketball, has a threshold (120 for IQ, 6-foot-6 for basketball) beyond which it no longer becomes predictive of success. Even geniuses fall prey to limited opportunity or the dangers of an unstable childhood. As a Humboldt State University and College of the Redwoods Book of the Year, Outliers will be the inspiration for two events showcasing students’ stories of success: At 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center in Eureka and at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at CR’s Del Norte campus, 883 West Washington Blvd. in Crescent City. — Anthony Correale

Matt Wilson’s Arts and Crafts

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Movie Times Film times reflect the most current listings as of Tuesday afternoon. As schedules at individual theaters sometimes change, we recommend calling ahead to avoid any inconvenience.

Broadway Cinema

707-443-3456 1223 Broadway Street, Eureka Times are for 2/22-2/28 unless otherwise noted.

DARK SKIES 1:35, 4:05, 6:35, 9:10 SNITCH 12:40, 3:20, 6:05, 8:50 A GooD DAy To DIE HARD 12:50, 3:25, 6:00, 8:45 SIDE EFFECTS 3:55, 9:15 IDENTITy THIEF 12:45, 3:30, 6:15, 9:00 SAFE HAvEN 12:15, 3:05, 5:50, 8:40 ESCApE FRom plANET EARTH 3D 2:55, 7:50 ESCApE FRom plANET EARTH 12:30, 5:25 BEAuTIFul CREATuRES 12:20, 3:15, 6:10, 9:05 HANSEl AND GRETEl WITCH HuNTERS 3D 4:15 HANSEl AND GRETEl WITCH HuNTERS 9:30 WARm BoDIES 1:55, 4:25, 6:55, 9:20 THE ImpoSSIBlE 130, 6:45 ZERo DARK THIRTy 1:25, 4:50 DjANGo uNCHAINED 8:15 SIlvER lININGS plAyBooK 12:00, 2:50, 5:40, 8:30 ARGo 1:05, 6:25

mill Creek Cinema

707-839-3456 * = FRI.-SuN. oNly 1575 Betty Court, McKinleyville Times are for 2/22-2/28 unless otherwise noted.

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12:50*, 3:30, 6:10, 8:40 3:00, 8:00 12:25*, 5:30 1:00*, 3:40, 6:25, 9:10 12:15*, 3:10, 6:05, 9:00 2:00*, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 12:05*, 2:55, 5:45, 8:35 1:45*, 4:15, 6:45, 9:20 12:30*, 3:15, 6:00, 8:50

minor Theatre 707-822-3456

1001 H Street, Arcata Times are for 2/22-2/28 unless otherwise noted.

A GooD DAy To DIE HARD QuARTET SIlvER lININGS plAyBooK

1:50, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 1:20, 3:50, 6:20, 8:50 1:00, 3:35, 6:15, 9:00

LITTLE-KNOWN FACT: BRUCE WILLIS SUCKS AT SHAVING.

Dying the Harderest Bruce rolls out more winks, one-liners and boom booms in his latest sequel By Dev Richards

filmland@northcoastjournal.com

Reviews

A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD. There are very few ways a Die Hard film can let you down. When your expectations are so low, there’s really nowhere to go but up. The 25-year-old franchise is a comforting diversion at this point, coasting by on gratuitous explosions and groan-worthy one-liners. It is pure, distilled ridiculousness infused with nostalgic reliability. A Good Day to Die Hard is the fifth installment in the series, and as long as Bruce

Fortuna Theater

707-725-2121 1241 Main Street, Fortuna Times are for 2/22-2/28 unless otherwise noted.

DARK SKIES 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:00, 9:25 ESCApE FRom plANET EARTH 3D 12:15, 4:30, 8:45 ESCApE FRom plANET EARTH 2:25, 6:40 A GooD DAy To DIE HARD 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:45 BEAuTIFul CREATuRES 12:50, 3:45, 6:50, 9:35 SAFE HAvEN 1:00, 4:10, 7:10, 9:40 IDENTITy THIEF 1:10, 4:00, 6:40, 9:20

Garberville Theater 707-923-3580

766 Redwood Drive, Garberville THE ImpoSSIBlE

2/22-2/28: 7:30 (ExCEpT 2/27: 6:30)

Feb. 22-27 Fri Feb 22 - Rampart Indoor Skatepark Movie Night Doors at 8 p.m. $5 all ages Sat Feb 23 - 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) Doors at 7:30 p.m. $5 Rated R Sun Feb 24 - Up (2009) Doors at 5:30 p.m. $5 Rated G Wed Feb 27 - Sci Fi Night ft.

The Matrix Reloaded (2003) Doors at 6 p.m. Movie at 6:45 p.m. All ages Free

arcatatheatre.com • 822-1220 • 1036 G St.

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Willis is alive and kicking, it will probably not be the last. Former NYPD/LAPD officer and general badass John McClane (Willis) travels to Russia in search of his estranged son, Jack McClane (Jai Courtney). John assumes that that Jack’s involved with a crime ring, but in reality, his son is a CIA agent trying to take down one of the men responsible for the Chernobyl meltdown. This is the great thing about the Die Hard films; only this franchise could take Russian stereotypes you haven’t seen since the 1980s, film them in Hungary and use a Ukrainian disaster as a centerpiece. Die Hards don’t have to be relevant; they just have to be action-packed! The direction of John Moore (Max Payne) is in no way spectacular, but it’s sufficient: Sad faces in close-up for those obligatory emotional scenes, perfectly timed, slow-motion pans of people simultaneously diving and shooting. Skip Woods’ script, on the other hand, is subpar even by the lowly standards of a Die Hard film. The line “I’m supposed to be on vacation!” is used three times in 90 minutes. It elicited a facetious chuckle the first time; by the third time it warranted sad trombone noises (wompwompwomp). In his defense, you can’t really expect

much from a grown man named Skip who also wrote Swordfish. Tired quips and formulaic plot points aside, A Good Day to Die Hard is as gratuitously entertaining as it is violent. With any luck, the Die Hard franchise will go the way of The Land Before Time, and we’ll all be treated to straight-to-DVD sequels for years to come. Hang in there, Bruce Willis; America isn’t done with you yet. R. 97m. ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH. ThreeD is a gimmick that just will not die. I don’t just hate 3D because it requires me to wear glasses over my glasses; my primary issue is that it’s usually nothing more than a distraction from what would otherwise be a fairly horrible movie. Like this one, for example. A computer-animated feature centered on a reasonably adorable species of blue aliens, Escape from Planet Earth adheres too closely to formula to succeed as jolly family fun time. Escape is Cal Bunker’s full-length directorial debut, and his greenness shows. The blandly contrived story supplied by Tony Leech and Cory Edwards (Hoodwinked) would have been a major handicap for any director, let alone one as inexperienced as Bunker. Two alien brothers — one brave and stupid, the other nerdy and timid — must work together to stop the evil human General Shanker (William Shatner) from destroying every alien planet in the universe. It’s sort of Men in Black meets Avatar, minus all the pesky originality and innovation. There’s plenty of slapstick and cartoonery to keep the youngest of children entertained, but there isn’t much to appeal to anyone over the age of 5. Don’t get me wrong; I appreciate pratfalls and fart jokes as much as any other child trapped in an adult’s body, but a person’s interest cannot survive on these jokes alone. Obvious and contrived attempts are made to win the favor of adolescents and adults, but at the screening I attended they were all met with the sound of silent judgment. The voice — Brendan Fraser (The Mummy), Rob Corddry (The Daily Show), Sarah Jessica Parker (Sex and the City) and Ricky Gervais (The Office, UK) — was definitely selected with adults in mind. Yet the voices seemed out of place, like they belonged in a much better and funnier movie (excluding Sarah Jessica Parker). Despite the efforts of planetary explosions, food fights and confetti-filled celebrations, the 3D adds absolutely nothing to this boring film. Had the artwork been more inspired, there would have been at

least one entertaining aspect to the film. Pixar and DreamWorks have set the bar pretty high when it comes to quality CG family films. The weak efforts behind Escape from Planet Earth fail to reach this bar by several astronomical units. PG. 99m. —Dev Richards

Previews

SNITCH. Bull-sized human Dwayne “I’m not The Rock anymore” Johnson stars in this action-thriller as a man named John Matthews (not to be confused with the local KSLG deejay, though the resemblance is uncanny), who goes undercover with the DEA in order to save his son. PG13. 112m. DARK SKIES. You know this movie: An attractive suburban family witnesses an escalating series of disturbing events. Oh my! What’s happening? Is it a) some malevolent supernatural force loosed from the bowels of hell, or b) something else — maybe Ashton Kutcher playing a prank? PG13. 95m. QUARTET. A freshman director by the name of Dustin Hoffman (sounds familiar) helms this stately dramedy, which takes place in a home for retired chamber musicians. Trouble arrives in the form of Jean (Maggie Smith), a septuagenarian diva who once sang in three other residents’ quartet. PG13. 98m. Grease is the word! The original high school musical (1978), starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, plays Friday at 8 p.m. at the Arcata Playhouse. What, free ain’t good enough for ya? Well, get this: Come dressed as your favorite greaser and you get a free root beer float! Bitchin. On Friday, the Arcata Theatre Lounge is showing two documentaries guaranteed to make you wince: Waiting for Lightning is a skateboarding doc about a crazy guy named Danny Way who tested the abuse-limits of the human body by trying to jump over the Great Wall of China (wait for it) on his skateboard. The Birth of Big Air follows a similar (suicidal) trajectory, following BMX legend Matt Hoffman’s attempt to jump as high as possible, ideally (but not always) without rupturing his internal organs. This is a fundraiser for Arcata’s RampArt Indoor Skatepark, so teens, don’t bring your parents or they may never let you on a ramp again. Saturday enjoy the awkward bumbling of The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005). R. 116m. 8 p.m. Sunday it’s Pixar’s whimsical 2009 family adventure Up. PG. 96m. 6 p.m. And next Wednesday, Sci-Fi

COMMUNICATION & CONFLICT MANAGEMENT. Are you having trouble managing conflict in your life? Do you find yourself at a loss when dealing with difficult friends, family or co-workers? Learn how to take charge of difficult situations and turn conflicts into win-win solutions. Sign up for Humboldt Mediation Services’ one day workshop on Communication and Conflict Management Sat., March 9. Advanced registration is required. Call 445-2505 or visit our website at www.humboldtmediationservices.org. (CMM-0221)

Pint and Pizza Night plugs back into the mainframe with The Matrix Reloaded (2003). R. 138m. 6:45 p.m.

Continuing

ARGO. Ben Affleck helms a thrilling and surprisingly funny account of the 1979-80 Iran hostage crisis - up for Best Pic Oscar. R. 120m. BEAUTIFUL CREATURES. In this coming-of-age Twilight imitator, star-crossed teenagers have to deal with the added burden of being witches and warlocks. PG13. 124m. DJANGO UNCHAINED. Quentin Tarantino’s Blaxploitation western about an avenging slave in the antebellum South is the most audacious and entertaining film of the year. R. 165m. HANSEL AND GRETEL WITCH HUNTERS. An effects-laden action/horror/ comedy about grown-up versions of the Grimm fairy tale characters? In 3D? Why? Rated R. 88 m. IDENTITY THIEF. Broad comedy in which a long-suffering everyman (Jason Bateman) hunts down the crazed throatpuncher who stole his identity (Melissa McCarthy). R. 111m. THE IMPOSSIBLE. A vacationing British family (Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, etc.) is torn apart in the devastating Southeast Asian tsunami of 2004. PG. 114m. SAFE HAVEN. Another treacly adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks romance novel (see A Walk to Remember, The Lucky One). This one stars Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel. PG13. 113m. SIDE EFFECTS. Versatile director Steven Soderbergh’s twisty, spellbinding thriller climbs through a warren of sex, lies and pharmaceuticals. With Jude Law, Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum. R. 106m. SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK. Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence deliver Oscar-nominated performances, with a twist of mental instability, in this bipolar dramedy. R. 122m. WARM BODIES. Teen rom-com based on the Bard’s Romeo and Juliet— with zombies. Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer are R and Julie, the star-crossed lovers. PG13. 97m. ZERO DARK THIRTY. Director Kathryn Bigelow crafts a taut thriller that follows a young CIA agent’s (Jessica Chastain) dogged 10-year pursuit of Bin Laden. R. 157m. — Ryan Burns ●

Computers

List your class – just 50 cents/word per issue! Deadline: Monday, noon. Place online at www.northcoastjournal.com or e-mail: classified@northcoastjournal.com. Listings must be paid in advance by check, cash or Visa/MasterCard. Many classes require pre-registration.

Arts & Crafts CREATING TUMBLERS & MUGS. Ongoing, weekly the first and third Mon., 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Create whimsical ceramic mugs for our fundraising events. All ages welcome. Attend 3 workshops and receive a final product free. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. 707-826-1445, www.fireartsarcata.com (AC-0221) WATERCOLORS. Sat.s, March 16-April 27 (no class March 30). 9:30 a.m.-Noon. $74. College of the Redwoods Downtown Site @ 333 6th St. Plan and complete one or more paintings over the 6 weeks of class. Both beginning and experienced painters are welcome in this class. View more at www.redwoods. edu, visit Community Education link. Call (707) 2694000 to reserve your seat. (AC-0221) INTERMEDIATE KNITTING CLASS AT YARN. Sat.s, March 16 & 23, 3-4:30 p.m., $30, plus materials. Go beyond the basics - learn to read patterns, textured stitches & lace. Beginning knitting level required. Call 443-YARN to register and for more info. (AC-0307) LEARN TO KNIT SOCKS AT YARN. Thurs.s, March 14-April 4, 5:30-7 p.m., $60, plus materials. Hand knit socks are fun to make and a joy to wear. Beginning knitting level required. Call 443-YARN to register and for more info. (AC-0307) MAKING PHOTOS 1. College of the Redwoods Downtown Site, 333 6th St. Wed.s, Feb. 27-April 17, no class 3/13. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $85. Learn more about your digital camera and the techniques that will help your artistic expression. View more at www.redwoods.edu, visit Community Education link. Call (707) 269-4000 to reserve your seat. (AC-0221)

Communication

HELL UNCOVERED. The concept and controversy of Hell will be explored at LifetreeCafe this week, Sun., Feb. 24, 7 p.m. 76 13th St., Arcata. 672-2919, www.campbellcreek.org for more info. (CMM-0221) PROBLEM SOLVING FOR TEAMS. Learn techniques to help your team solve problems objectively. With Janet Ruprecht. Fri., March 8, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $85 (includes materials). Pre-registration required. Call HSU Distance & Extended Education to register, 826-3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended (CMM-0228)

MICROSOFT WORD. Introduction to basics of Word 2007 to create common business documents. With Ali Ware. Mon., March 4-25, 6-8 p.m. $75. Preregistration required. Call HSU Distance & Extended Education to register, 826-3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended (C-0228)

Dance, Music, Theater, Film

LEARN 2 HOOP DANCE. Foundational Hoop Dance series starts every few weeks in Arcata. Ongoing int/ adv. workshops. Private lessons. Hoops/collapsible hoops for sale. www.chakranation.com (DMT-1226) REDWOOD RAKS WORLD DANCE STUDIO, ARCATA. West African, Belly Dance, Tango, Salsa, Swing, Breakdance, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Zumba, Hula, Congolese, more! Kids and Adults, 616-6876. (DMT-0228) PIANO LESSONS BEGINNING TO ADVANCED ALL AGES. 30 years joyful experience teaching all piano styles. Juilliard trained, remote lessons available. Nationally Certified Piano Teacher. Humboldtpianostudio.com. (707) 502-9469 (DMT-0606) PIANO LESSONS. Beginners, all ages. Experienced. Judith Louise 476-8919. (DMT-0606) WEST AFRICAN DANCE. Tues.s, Thurs.s, 5:30-7 p.m., at Redwood Raks, Arcata. All levels welcome. Live drumming. Dulce, 832-9547, Christina, 498-0146. (DMT-0228) GUITAR/PIANO/VOICE LESSONS. All ages, beginning and intermediate. Seabury Gould 444-8507. (DMT-0606) SAXOPHONE/FLUTE LESSONS. All ages, beginneradvanced, jazz improvisation, technique. Susie Laraine: 441-1343. (DMT-1226)

Fitness

BEGINNING TO ADVANCED GROUP PILATES. Increase your potential through a Mindful movement practice at Arcata Core Pilates Studio! BeginningAdvanced group Pilates mat classes, reformer classes and Privates training sessions Mon.-Sat. Trainers are certified from Stott Pilates, an international certification agency Where modern principles of exercise science and rehabilitation are studied. Questions or to sign up Call 845-8156 or email arcatacorepilates@gmail.com or visit: arcatacorepilatesstudio. com (F-0221) HUMBOLDT CAPOEIRA ACADEMY. Spring Session Feb. 1-June 15. Classes for Kids, Adults and Beginners. Martial Arts, Music and Acrobatics. Helps to improve strength, flexibility, coordination and self-control. Rental Space Available. For full class schedule visit www.humboldtcapoeira.com. (707) 498-6155, 865 8th St., Arcata. (F-0606)

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continued from previous page NORTH COAST SELF DEFENSE ACADEMY. Come learn your choice of Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Techniques, Filipino Kali, Jun Fan Stand Up Kickboxing, & Muay Thai/MMA Sparring. Group and private sessions available 7 days a week for men, women and children; all experience and fitness levels welcome. Call or visit (707) 822-6278 or 820 N St., Building #1 Suite C, Arcata www.northcoastselfdefense.com (F-1226) NIA-DANCE FUSION. Modern dance/fitness for all abilities. Mon.s, 6-7 p.m., Studio of Dance Arts Eureka. Starting Jan. 14. Wed.s, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Redwood Raks Arcata. Starting Jan. 9. $5 drop-in, $50/12 classes (707) 441-9102 (F-0328) AIKIDO. Is an incredibly fascinating and enriching non-violent martial art with its roots in traditional Japanese budo. Focus is on personal growth and pursuit of deeper truth instead of competition and fighting. Yet the physical power you can develop is very real. Come observe any time and give it a try! The dojo is on Arcata Plaza above the mattress store, entrance is around back. Class every weeknight starting at 6 p.m., beginning enrollment is ongoing. www. northcoastaikido.org, info@northcoastaikido. org, 826-9395. (F-1226) AIKIBOJITSU. Get your black belt in stick! New beginning classes in Aikibojitsu, The Art of the Staff, taught by Tom Read Sensei, Chief Instructor of Northcoast Aikido, with over 40 years of experience in martial arts. Classes meet Sat.s 9 a.m- 10 a.m., at Northcoast Aikido, 890 G Street, Arcata (entrance in back, by fire station). $20 per class, Visit www.aikibojitsu.com (F-0328) NORTH COAST FENCING ACADEMY. Fencing (with swords!). Improve your mind and body in a fun, intense workout, and a very chill environment. Ages 8 and up. 1459 M St., Arcata, contact Justin (707) 601-1657 text or phone, or email northcoastfencingacademy@gmail.com (F-0606) ZUMBA WITH MARLA JOY. Elevate, Motivate, Celebrate another day of living. Exercise in Disguise. Now is the time to start, don’t wait. All ability levels are welcome. Every Mon. and Thurs. at the Bayside Grange 6-7 p.m., 2297 Jacoby Creek Rd. $6/$4 Grange members. Every Wed. 6-7 p.m. in Fortuna at the Monday Club, 610 Main St. Every Tues. at the Trinidad Town Hall, Noon and every Thurs. at the Eureka Vets Hall, Noon. Marla Joy (707) 845-4307, marlajoy. zumba.com (F-1226) ZUMBA WITH MIMI. Put the FUN back into your workout! Latin & Pop music, sure to leave you sweaty and smiling! Wed. & Fri. 9:30 a.m. at Redwood Raks in the Old Creamery Building, Arcata. Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 a.m., Fri. 5:30 p.m., Humboldt Capoeira Academy, Arcata. (F-1226) SUN YI’S ACADEMY OF TAE KWON DO. Classes for kids and adults, child care, fitness gym, and more. Tae Kwon Do Mon-Fri 5-6 p.m., 6-7 p.m., Sat 10-11 a.m. Come watch or join a class, 1215 Giuntoli Lane, or visit www.sunyisarcata.com, 825-0182. (F-1227) DANCE-FIT. Dance, aerobics & strength training all in one class ! Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-10 a.m First class is free. Drop in for $5 per class or 14 classes for $55. No Limits tap & jazz studio, corner of 10th & K st. Arcata. 825-0922 (F-1226)

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Home & Garden

GARDENING STUDY SCHOOL. Course 3 offered by Humboldt District of California Garden Club. Topics include: How to grown outdoor flowers, How to Prune, Plant growth factors for success, Plant identification and Wildflowers. Also tour the Botanical Garden. April 5 & 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in Eureka. Registration $40/1 day, $75/2 days, breakfast & lunch included. Call 442-1387 or email mgoodwin@northcoast.com for information. (HG-0328) KLAMATH KNOT PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE. Earn a Permaculture Design Certificate and learn ecological design, natural building, forest farming, mycotechnology, greywater design, rainwater catchment and more in this extended course. www. Klamath Knot.com, Sandy Bar Ranch, (530) 627-3379 (G-0228)

Kids & Teens

FIESTA KIDS. Latin inspired dance fitness class for kids ages 5-11. Crank up the music, shake, wiggle & have a blast! Mon.s, 4 p.m., starting March 4 at Adorni Center. $20/child. Register online www.eurekarecreation.com or visit The Adorni Center, 1011 Waterfront Dr. (707) 441-4244. (K-0221) G.U.L.C.H. TEEN POETRY SLAM. Learn poetry writing & performing techniques, rules & regulations, upcoming slam contests. Enjoy performances by guest poets. Feb. 28, 4-6 p.m. at Cooper Gulch,1720 10th St. $5 drop-in fee & scholarships available. Call Brian (707) 441-4240 for more info. (K-0221) HIP HOP DANCE CREW. Have your child learn the art of hip hop dance! Give your child confidence & a creative energy outlet. 4 week class for ages 5-9, Wed.s, 6-6:45 pm starting March 6, $25. Register online www.eurekarecreation.com or visit The Adorni Center, 1011 Waterfront Dr. (707) 441-4244 (K-0221) TINY TUTUS BEGINNING BALLET I. Ballerinas ages 4-7 will learn ballet’s basic steps and beginning dance positions. John Ryan Youth Center, 1653 J St., Eureka. Tues.s, 6-6:45 p.m., beginning March 5. $25. Register online www.eurekarecreation.com or call (707) 4414244 for more info. (K-0221) ACTIVE KIDS = HAPPY KIDS. Come learn selfconfidence, discipline and respect while gaining true life skills through martial arts. North Coast Self Defense Academy is offering two introductory lessons for only $14 with this ad. Call or visit- (707) 822-6278 or 820 N St, Building #1 Suite C, Arcata www. northcoastselfdefense.com (K-1226)

Language

EASY CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH. Thurs.s, March 7-28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $78. College of the Redwoods Downtown Eureka Site @ 333 6th St. This class is for people with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish who want to be able to communicate with Spanish speaking individuals they meet at home or abroad. View more at www.redwoods.edu, visit Community Education link. Call (707) 269-4000 to reserve your seat. (L-0221) SPANISH LESSONS. Learn Spanish with a native speaker. Private lessons or personalized tutoring. Rocio, (787)225-6610, talavera.rocio@gmail.com. (L-0221)

Over 50

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI). Offers dynamic classes for people age 50 and over. Call 826-5880 or visit www.humboldt.edu/olli to register for classes. (O-1226)

AN INSIDER’S GUIDE, LISTENING TO MODERN JAZZ. With music writer Bob Doran. Wed. night discussions take place Tues., Feb. 20 and April 3, 4-6 p.m. prior to two corresponding Redwood Jazz Alliance concerts. Class participants are invited to attend Matt Wilson’s jazz quartet “Arts and Crafts”, Feb. 22, and jazz quintet “Spirit House” with guitarist Joel Harrison, April 4. $40/OLLI members, $65/nonmembers. Tickets not included. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0228) ART OF LIVING. Wed. Brown Bag Lunch Presentations and Discussions. Wed., Noon-2 p.m., ongoing through May 22, at Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center. Topics include Restoration and Renewal in Redwood National/State Parks; Conversations on Creative Aging; Independence for a Lifetime; Creating Community Assets. Presentations are FREE to OLLI at HSU members. To join/reserve your seat, call OLLI: 826-5880, www.humboldt.edu/olli (O-0228) CONTEMPORARY DIPLOMACY, INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION. Join a discussion of different cultures and diplomatic communication with Elena Matusevich. Thurs., March 7-21, 2-4 p.m. $45/ OLLI members, $70/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0228) FINGERPAINTING ON YOUR IPAD. An introduction to iPad painting using the ArtStudio app, with local artist Claire Iris Schencke. Sat., March 2 and 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0228) FLOODS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. Examine the history, weather and geology that contributed to extreme rainfall and flood events with historian Jerry Rohde, meteorologist Nancy Dean and geologist Harvey Kelsey. Tues,, March 5-19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $45/ OLLI members, $60/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0228) FUN, FORMS & FUNCTIONS OF FOLKLORE. Look at different forms of folklore, including myths, tales, jokes, food ways, music, games, music, traditions and more. With Renee Ross. Tues., March 5-19, 10 a.m.-Noon. $30/OLLI members, $55/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0228) GENTLE YOGA FOR OLLI. Learn yoga with focus on both floor and standing poses for strength, balance and flexibility at any age. With Patricia Starr. Mon., March 4-April 8, 1:30-3 p.m. $55/OLLI members, $80/ nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880, www.humboldt.edu/ olli (O-0228) STEER CLEAR, WHEN IT IS TIME FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO CONTROL THE CRUISING. This course is designed to help start the difficult conversation about driving retirement. See the documentary, “Old People Driving,” and join in a guided discussion with Kip Roberti. Sat., March 2, 10 a.m.-Noon. $10/OLLI members, $35/ nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0228)

Spiritual

KDK ARCATA BUDDHIST GROUP. Under the direction of Lama Lodru Rinpoche. We practice Tibetan meditation, followed by discussion. All are welcome. For more info contact Lama Nyugu (707) 442-7068, Fierro_roman@yahoo.com. Sun’s 6 p.m, Community Yoga Center 890 G St, Arcata. Our webpage is www. kdkarcatagroup.org (S-0502) TAROT AS AN EVOLUTIONARY PATH. Classes in Eureka, and Arcata. Private mentorships, readings. Carolyn Ayres. 442-4240 www.tarotofbecoming. com (S-0228)

SPRING PRUNING MARY BARBER

WITH ARCATA ZEN GROUP MEDITATION. Beginners welcome. Sun., 8 a.m. North Coast Aikido Center, on F St. between 8th and 9th in Arcata. Wed., 6-7 p.m. at First Christian Church, 730 K, Eureka, ramp entrance and upstairs; newcomers please come 5 minutes early. Sun. contact, 826-1701. Wed. contact, barryevans9@ yahoo.com, or for more info. call (707) 826-1701. www. arcatazengroup.org. (S-0606)

SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE. Tues.s. & Thurs.s, March 19–May 16, 1-5 p.m. $1,195. College of the Redwoods Eureka Downtown site at 333 6th St. This training will emphasize Customer and Personal Service, Sales and Marketing, and Communications and Media. View more at www.redwoods.edu, visit Community Education link. Call (707) 269-4000 to register. (V-0221)

Sports/Recreation

Wellness/Bodywork

ROLLER SKATING. Blue Lake Parks & Recreation Fri./ Sat., 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sun. 2-5 p.m. Adult Skate: 2nd Sun. of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. To schedule birthday parties, call 668-5932 or find us on facebook at parks-rec@bluelake.ca.gov. (SR-1226)

Therapy/Support

SUICIDE INTERVENTION. Examine suicide statistics, attitudes, indicators and predictors to assess level of risk and kind of intervention necessary. MFT/LCSW CEUs available. With Rebecca Porteous, LCSW. Fri., March 15, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $40 includes lunch. $25 additional for credit or MFT/LCSW/nursing CEUs. Pre-registration required. Call HSU Distance & Extended Education to register, 826-3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended (TS-0228) FREE DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP. Walk-in support group for anyone suffering from depression. Meet Mon.s 6:30 p.m -7:45 p.m, at the Church of the Joyful Healer, McKinleyville. Questions? Call (707) 839-5691. (T-1226) FREE GAMBLING TREATMENT. Call (707) 496-2856 Shawna Bell, LMFT, MFC #47122 www.norcalrecoveryservices.com. (T-1226) SEX/ PORN DAMAGING YOUR LIFE & RELATIONSHIPS ? Confidential help is available. saahumboldt@ yahoo.com or 845-8973 (T-1226)

Vocational

200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING. At Om Shala Yoga. With Janine Melzer. April 6-June 30. Learn more at info meeting on Sun., 2/24 at Noon. 858 10th St., Arcata. 825-YOGA (9642), www.omshalayoga.com (V-0121) FIRST LINE SUPERVISION. Mon.s & Wed.s, March 11May 8, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $1,195. College of the Redwoods Eureka Downtown site at 333 6th St. This training will emphasize skills for hiring, interviewing, disciplinary actions, scheduling, communication and conflict management. View more at www.redwoods.edu, visit Community Education link. Call (707) 269-4000 to register. (V-0221) MAKE XTRA INCOME AS A WHOLSALE AUTO DEALER FROM HOME. Sun., Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $105. College of the Redwoods Eureka Downtown Site, 333 6th St. Come learn how to supplement your income buying and selling wholesale cars. View more at www.redwoods.edu, visit Community Education link. Call (707) 269-4000 to reserve your seat. (V-0221) NOTARY PUBLIC CLASS & EXAM. Fri., March 22, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. $105 (includes class materials). Additional fee: $40 check to Secretary of State. College of the Redwoods Eureka Downtown site at 333 6th St. This is a one-day class that meets the requirements to sit for the State notary exam. View more at www. redwoods.edu, visit Community Education link. Call (707) 269-4000 to register. (V-0221)

FREE ROLFING CONSULTATION. With Lee Tuley, Certified Rolfer. Find out what Rolfing can do for you. (541) 251-1885 (W-1226) LIVING TAO T’AI JI. This energetic style of Tai Ji focuses on powerfully moving the qi (energy) through our body systems. With Christopher Campbell. Mon., Tues. and Wed., March 11-13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $50. Pre-registration required. Call HSU Distance & Extended Education to register, 826-3731 or visit www. humboldt.edu/extended (W-0228) OM SHALA 40-DAY YOGA JOURNEY! March 1–April 9. Intention-Setting Potluck Sat., Feb. 23, 6 p.m. 40Day Unlimited Pass for $175: Includes unlimited yoga classes, sauna & generous discounts on bodywork, workshops, and more! 858 10th St., Arcata. 825-YOGA (9642), www.omshalayoga.com (W-0121)

Custom Knitting: Techniques and Tips

March 9th, 11am to 6 pm

Josh Bennett, New York designer and new Rowan Yarn American designer, will show how to design a garment with a professional look from start to finish. Learn formulas to create original designs that fit well, the writing of a basic sweater pattern, and how to modify existing patterns. Learn to measure the body correctly and what designs fit which body types, and special techniques that professional designers use. This is an amazing opportunity to study with a fabulous designer.

Learn Pruning Basics for Trees, Shrubs and Perennials Sat., Feb. 23rd 10:30 a.m. FREE Call 839-1571x5

to reserve your spot

Cost $125 plus materials

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YOGA THERAPY FOR LOW BACK PAIN, SCIATICA & HIPS. At Om Shala Yoga. With Peggy Profant. Sat., March 2, 2-4:30 p.m. No experience required! $25 if by 2/28, $35 after. 858 10th St., Arcata. 825-YOGA (9642), www.omshalayoga.com (W-0121) DANDELION HERBAL CENTER. Intermediate Herbology with Jane Bothwell, April 17- June 12, Wed. evenings, 7-9 p.m., next to Humboldt Herbals in Eureka. Delve deeper into the healing power of plants. $365. (707) 442-8157 www.dandelionherb.com (W-0411) AYURVEDIC MASSAGE TRAINING & CLEANSING RETREATS. With Traci Webb and Myrica Morningstar, Training meets five weekends (Fri-Sun). May 17-July 14. Learn over 16 Ayurvedic Massages and Herbal Body Therapies for Career Enhancement and Self-Healing (Deadline: April 17). Group & Personal Cleansing Retreats: July 17-Aug. 11. Call for details. NCBTMB Approved CE Provider. REGISTER: Northwest Institute of Ayurveda: www.ayurvedicliving.com, info@ ayurvedicliving.com, (707) 601-9025. (W-0411) HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK. Full day workshop in Arcata. March 16. Contact Martin 498-1080. holotropicbreath@yahoo.com (W-0228) NEW CLIENTS $10 OFF. Myrtletowne Healing Center 1480, #A Myrtle Ave. A Hidden Gem on Myrtle Ave., specializing in therapeutic massage. We will assist you on your road to recovery or work with you on that chronic pain issue. Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, reflexology, acupressure, uterine centering, lymph drainage, lomi lomi, and more. Founders Hilary Wakefield and Sarah Maier are both Doulas, we do pregnancy massage as well! You are worth it, call today (707) 441-9175 (W-1226) START YOUR CAREER IN MASSAGE THERAPY! Daytime classes begin June, 2013 at Arcata School of Massage. 650-Hour Therapeutic Massage Certification will prepare you for Professional Certification in California, and the National Exam. Our comprehensive program prepares your body, mind and heart to become a caring, confident professional massage therapist. Call 822-5223 for information or visit arcatamassage.com (W-1226) ●

CEQA NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15072 and Public Resources Code Section 21092, the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District (HBMWD) is providing notice of intent to adopt a mitigated negative declaration for the HBMWD-MCSD Intertie Project, as described below. The public is invited to comment on the draft mitigated negative declaration pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. The review period is 30 days and commences on February 4, 2013. Written comments must be submitted to the District no later than March 6, 2013. The initial study and draft mitigated negative declaration document is available for review during regular business hours at the District office located at 828 Seventh Street in Eureka, California. Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15072 (f) (5) there are no known hazardous waste facilities or disposal sites on or adjacent to the project site. CEQA Guidelines Section 15202 does not require formal hearings at any stage of the environmental review process; however, the District held a public hearing on the project to provide information to the public. The public hearing was held at the District office located at 828 Seventh Street in Eureka on February 14, at 9:00 am at the regularly scheduled Board meeting. Written comments will continue to be received until March 6th, 2013. The project includes the design, schedule, construction and operation of an intertie between the HBMWD and Mckinleyville Community Service District (MCSD) water main systems via the City of Arcata system to improve supply reliability, redundancy, and meet demand and pressure requirements needed to operate the systems in emergency situations starting at Giuntoli Lane along Wymore Road, through the Highway 101 Bridge (which includes an existing 12” pipeline), then primarily along North Bank Road to the east to the Grant A. Ramey Pump Station. The District will consider adoption of the mitigated negative declaration at its regular meeting on March 14, 2013, at 11:00 am, at the District’s office at 828 Seventh Street, Eureka, California, 95501. For further information, please call Carol Rische, HBMWD General Manager at (707) 443-5018. 2/21/13 (13-52)

is my Fictitious Business name statement good forever?

our fictitious business name statement will expire five years from the date it was last filed with the County Clerk. You have 40 days from the expiration date to renew your FBNS with the County. A new statement does not need to be published unless there has been a change in the information required in the expired statement. If any changes occur then you must file a new FBNS and have published again. Within 30 days from the stamped refiling date, you must begin publishing the statement in the newspaper. If you publish it in the North Coast Journal for the required four weeks, on the last day of publication a “proof of publication” will be sent to the County Clerk to complete the filing process. The cost for running your ficticious business name in the North Coast JourNal is a flat $50 fee.

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/s Ronald Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on February 15, 2013. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14/2013 (13-54)

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The Buddha enTers nirvana: 46 fT. long gal vihara sTaTue, Polonnaruwa, sri lanka. PhoTo By Barry evans

Meditation: Stress Reduction or Induction? By Barry Evans

fieldnotes@northcoastjournal.com

“W

hat [the Buddha] taught … the path that we think will lead us to happiness leads instead to sorrow.”

— Donald Lopez, Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies, U. of Michigan

Every week or so, I receive an email announcing the latest scientific finding about meditation or, as it’s usually termed, “Buddhist meditation.” Not only is the practice now a proven remedy for stress and anxiety, but meditation lowers cholesterol, decreases the risk of heart attacks and strokes, counters addiction and eases depression. All good, no doubt. I’ve seen it for myself. For instance, I lead meditation sessions in our local county jail, and I’ve seen both dramatic and more modest results, as the simple process of sitting quietly appears to help inmates to accept a fresh sense of ownership of their situation, rather than seeing themselves as victims of raw circumstance. Where before they knew only boredom and despair, they come to see opportunities such as reading, education, discussion, growth. And in my own life, time and again, personal grief has become lighter and sadness has turned, unexpectedly, into humor while sitting. So I don’t doubt the psychological and physiological benefits claimed for meditation. What I do question is whether any of these payoffs have anything to do with Buddhist meditation. Of course, professing something to be “Buddhist” is about as useful as claiming, “The Buddha said such-and-such.” In the latter case, we’re asking a lot of oral tradition. The first Buddhist writings (the Gandharan Texts) date from the first century CE, which puts them between 300 and 800 years after the death of the historic Buddha, depending on which

tradition you believe — if, indeed, there was a “historic Buddha” in the first place. Google that phrase, and you’ll see how flimsy the evidence is for an actual founding teacher of Buddhism, rather than a committee of sages. And what is “Buddhism,” for that matter? A term invented by European missionaries and travelers 400 years ago, who noted the similarity between statues they saw in China, Japan, Ceylon, Siam and Tibet, and came up with the one handy umbrella term. (Ten thousand Indian beliefs and rites suffered the same fate when Westerners, coining the word “Hinduism,” proclaimed them all to be aspects of the same religion. Today’s scholars are a little more rigorous in their taxonomy.) I don’t know how Tibetan lamas, with their bells and incense, robes and rituals, feel about being lumped in with “sit-down-and-shut-up” Zen practitioners, for instance, but I suppose it works both ways. Easterners probably have no trouble seeing Mormons, Holy Rollers, Quakers and Egyptian Copts as slightly different manifestations of something called “Christianity.” In any case, I doubt if any flavor of Buddhism would recognize what often passes for “Buddhist meditation” nowadays in the U.S., with its emphasis on stress-reduction and therapeutic healing. The goal of traditional Buddhism is quite the opposite, seeking (as Donald Lopez puts it) “to create stress and destroy complacency” in order to smash the mind — a far cry from healing it. So there’s your choice: Meditate on your path to serenity and low triglyceride levels; or meditate to realize there is no path, there’s nothing to “get” because, in the words of that fount of human wisdom, the Old Milwaukee beer commercial, “It doesn’t get any better than this.” The Big Guy couldn’t have put it more succinctly. l Barry Evans (barryevans9@yahoo.com) has been meditating since 1970. He still hasn’t a clue what it’s all about.

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NOTICE OF 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW FOR COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Humboldt County Economic Development Division, County Administrative Office on behalf of the County of Humboldt, 520 E Street, Eureka, CA 95501, (707) 445-7745, is issuing this notice to present the proposed Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the County of Humboldt, called “Prosperity 2012,” for 30-day public review and to solicit citizen input on the proposed CEDS. The Humboldt County Economic Development Division has prepared a draft CEDS for Humboldt County through the public engagement process called Prosperity 2012, and the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will consider adoption of the CEDS on March 26, 2013. The CEDS will be submitted to the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (915 Second Avenue, Room 1890, Seattle, WA 98174) among other local, state and federal agencies. PUBLIC COMMENTS The proposed Humboldt County CEDS is available for public review and comment February 20 through March 22, 2013. The documents may be viewed during regular business hours at 520 E Street, Eureka, CA 95501 or an electronic copy may be downloaded from www.northcoastprosperity. com/blogs or requested by emailing jdebets@co.humboldt.ca.us. Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with, or wishing to comment on, the proposed CEDS may submit written comments to Jacqueline Debets at the above addresses. All comments received by March 22, 2013 will be considered by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors prior to adoption of the CEDS. Commenters should specify which part of this notice or the proposed CEDS that they are addressing. Ms. Jacqueline R. Debets Economic Development Coordinator Executive Director Workforce Investment Board County of Humboldt 2/21/2013 (31-51)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mid/Town Storage intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property, pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. Mid/ Town Storage will sell the contents of the following storage units listed below (were property has been stored)

at public auction by competitive bidding on Saturday, the 9th of March, 2013 at 9:30 AM on it’s premises at: 1649 Sutter Rd., McKinleyville, CA, County of Humboldt. Name of Tenant and Storage Unit: Jacqueline Anderson, Unit #183 Dillon Boots, Unit #38 Regan Chase, Unit #653 Brian Coffman, Unit #458 Rob Cox, Unit #188 Ronald Creaghe, Unit #100 Rhonda Hickie, Unit #325 Ronald Jenkins, Unit #12 Robert Lee, Unit #427 Julie McMullen, Unit #560 Julie McMullen, Unit #633 James Melendy, Unit #36 James Melendy, Unit #208 Grace Miller, Unit #622 Candy Morris, Unit #22 Jessica O, Unit #661 Kindra Richcreek, Unit #406 Sarah Ryan, Unit #176 Kastassja Sanders, Unit #455 Cammie Smith-Forward, Unit #600 Gary Spoonemore, Unit #338 Tanya Unger, Unit #278 June Whiffing, Unit #260 Items to be sold include, but are not limited to: household furniture, misc. housewares, TVs, plastic totes & boxes, misc. electronics, tires, toys, ladder, bicycles, camping equipment, BBQ, musical instruments, planting pots & trays, pet items, speakers and much more! Purchases must be paid for at the time of sale and can be paid by Cash or Credit Card (Visa, Master Card or Discover). A Cash Deposit of $25 is required for every unit purchased. Anyone interested in attending must sign in at the office prior to 9:30 A.M. on the day of the auction, no exceptions. All purchased items are sold as they are, where they are, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obliged party. Auctioneer: David Johnson, 707-443-4851, Bond # 9044453. Sale will take place rain or shine. Bring flashlight and pad lock or locks… For further information, please call (707) 839-1555 2/21, 2/28/2013 (13-53)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT R13-00098

The following person is doing business as CHAMISE CREEK ORCHARD at 101 D Rd., Garberville, CA 95542, P.O. Box 664, Garberville, CA 95542. Ronald Smith P.O. Box 664 Garberville, CA 95542 The business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 1/9/81.

The following person is doing business as HAND THERAPY CENTER at 1125 16th Street, Suite 212, Arcata, CA 95521. Carolyn Christenson 777 Driver Road Trinidad, CA 95570 The business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on n/a. /s Carolyn Christenson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on February 15, 2013. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14/2013 (13-55)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 13-00038

The following persons are doing Business as SUNNYNIGHTS PHOTOBOOTH/ CONFIGURATIONS BUILDING COMPAMY at 1834 14TH St. Eureka, CA. 95501. Jason Cseh 1834 14th St. Eureka, CA. 95501 Bethany Cseh 1834 14th St. Eureka, CA. 95501 The business is conducted by A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on N/A /s/ Jason J. Cseh This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on January 17, 2013 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 03/07/2013 (13-46)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 13-00057

The following person is doing Business as RIVERBEND PARK at 45630 St Hwy 36., Bridgeville CA. 95526. Brian A. Beltramo 1438 East Ave. Eureka, CA. 95501 The business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on N/A /s/ Brian A. Beltramo This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on January 28, 2013 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 03/07/2013 (13-44)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 13-00082

The following person is doing Business as FUTURETECH at 940 Broadway, Eureka CA. 95501, PO Box 3011, Eureka, CA 95502. Bobby Doyle Weaver Jr. 2937 I St.

2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2013 (13-32)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT R-13-00071

The following persons are doing Business as HUMBOLDT PAWN/ HUMBOLDT BAY TRADE & PAWN at 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7/2013 (13-47) 1435 Fifth St. Eureka, CA. 95501. Humboldt Bay Trading Co., Inc. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 1435 Fifth St. STATEMENT 13-00039 Eureka, CA. 95501 The following person is doing The business is conducted by A Business as THE QUEENWAH PALCorporation. ACROSS The registrant commenced to ACE at 171 Langford Rd., Trinidad, CA 1. Tiger ____ 95570, PO Box 723, Trinidad, CA 95570 transact business under the fictitious 4. QB’s scores Katherine Ann Long business name listed decision above on N/A 7. Blackjack 171 Langford Rd. /s/ Lester L. Krause President/ 10. Stock tickerIII,symbol for Barnes & Noble Trinidad, CA 95570 CEO 13. “... man ____ mouse?” The business is conducted by An This statement filed with the 14. Vote ofwas approval 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2013 (13-36) County Clerk Humboldt County on Individual. 15. of Suffix with Milan The registrant commenced to February 06, 2013 16. “106 & Park” network FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME transact business under the fictiCAROLYN CRNICH 17. Autobiography STATEMENT R-13-00077 tiousperson? business name listed above Humboldt County Clerkof a short-tempered 19. Bagel topping The following person is doing on 1/17/2013 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 03/07/2013 (13-45) 20. Boxer’s warning? business as DAVE’S 76 SERVICE at /s/ Katherine Ann Long 21. Coagulate, as blood 1666 Main Street, Fortuna, CA 95540. This statement was filed with the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 22. Some R-13-00041 radio stations Anita L. Ansley County Clerk of Humboldt County on STATEMENT 23. Vibespersons are doing 2020 S. Second Avenue January 17, 2013 The following EnglishBUILDING county’s treat Fortuna, CA 95540 Business as24. NAGAN at for 786a tabby? CAROLYN CRNICH 27. Not cracked The business is conducted by An Humboldt County Clerk 9th St. Arcata, CA.even 95521. Individual. 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2013 (13-34) Columbian painter Fernando Jeffrey 28. Nagan The registrant commenced to 775 Patrick Ct. St. 29. ____ kiss transact business under the fictitious Arcata, 30. CA.Maker 95521of ShowHouse faucets FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME business name listed above on n/a. STATEMENT 13-00078 Shelly Ergeson 32. “I’m not listening ...” /s Anita L. Ansley. persons are doing 7061 Enright Dr. shots at St. Louis’ NHL teamThe 36. Taking fromfollowing afar? This statement was filed with the business as HORIZON RENTAL SERCitrus Heights, 39. Raspy CA. 95621 County Clerk of Humboldt County on VICES at 3853 Glenwood St., Eureka, The business conducted by A 40. Smallis bouquet February 4, 2013. CA 95502, P.O. Box 6533, Eureka, CA General Partnership. 41. Word after waste or want CAROLYN CRNICH 95502. The registrant commenced 42. 1994 movie based on anto“SNL” skit Humboldt County Clerk Horizon Realty Services, Inc. transact business under the ficti44. “Pay ____ mind” 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2013 (13-40) 3853 Glenwood St. tious business name listed above on 1/16/2013 45. Girls in Manitoba’s capital city? Eureka, CA 95501 50. Tweak some text FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The business is conducted by A /s/ Jeff Nagan 51. Chemical drainwith cleaners STATEMENT R-13-00018 Corporation. This statement wasinfiled the 52.of Prepare for planting The following person is doing The registrant commenced to County Clerk Humboldt County on 53. Yellowstone animal business as LOCAL WORM GUY at transact business under the fictiJanuary 17, 2013 54. CRNICH He said “Learn from the masses,tious and then teach them” business name listed above 39 Horse Linto Rd., Willow Creek CAROLYN 55. Public wardrobe 45-Across) CAand 95573, PO Box 741, Willow Creek, on exposes 12/01/12.a certain body part (as in 17-, 24-, 36Humboldt County Clerk malfunction that 58. 2/14, Ruby2/21,of2/28, “A Raisin in the Sun” CA 95573 /s Sean Crowder, President. 03/07/2013 (13-49) Lloyd Lone Barker, IV This statement was filed with the 59. Leaf-turning time: Abbr. 1054 Sun Rd. County Clerk of Humboldt County on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 60. I love, to Luis NAME McKinleyville, CA 95519 February 4, 2013. STATEMENT R13-00072 61. Tide rival Stacey c. Barker CAROLYN CRNICH The following 62. Fabric person amts. is doing 1054 Sun Rd. Humboldt County Clerk business as PHOTOGRAPHY BY 63. Pint-size McKinleyville, CA. 95519 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2013 (13-41) ESTELLA at64.1393 Chaparral Drive, Farthest-right bowling pin The business is conducted by A McKinleyville, CA 95519. 65. Managed Married Couple. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Jamey Estelle DOWNHughes The registrant commenced to STATEMENT R-13-00059 1393 Chaparral Dr.mean little ol’ me?” 1. “You can’t transact business under the fictiThe following person is doing McKinleyville, CA 95519 2. They may have you in stitches, inbusiness brief as NORTH COAST TRANSItious business name listed above The business is conducted by An on 7/1/2010 TIONS at 335 W. Sonoma St., Eureka, Individual. 3. Northeast China region 4. Thit andcommenced thas? /s/ Lloyd Lone Barker, IV The registrant to CA 95501, P.O. Box 8047, Eureka, CA 5. Sonar’ s measurement This statement was filed with the transact business under the ficti- 95502-8047. 6. Uttername listed above County Clerk of Humboldt County on Daniel Joseph Griffith tious business January 09, 2013 335 W. Sonoma St. on 1/31/13. 7. Batter’s need ____ triangle CAROLYN CRNICH Eureka, CA 95501 /s Jamey8.Estelle Hughes. 9. ____-Mex Humboldt County Clerk The business is conducted by An This statement was filed with the 10. of Requested giftCounty in “A Christmas 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21/2013 (13-28) Individual. County Clerk Humboldt on Story” The registrant commenced to January 31, 11. 2013. 1996 Olympic gymnast Strug transact business under the fictitious CAROLYN CRNICH 12. Banjo accessory ➤ Humboldt County Clerk 18. “How could ____ this happen?”business name listed above on n/a. /s Daniel Joseph Griffith. 2/14, 2/21, locale 2/28, 3/7/2013 (13-50) legal NOTICES 22. Headline This statement was filed with the continued on next page

The following persons are doing Business as COMIX TRIP PRODUCTION COMPANY at 1267 McCallum Circle., Arcata, CA. 95521, PO Box 577, Bayside, CA 95524 Paul C. Thompson 1267 McCallum Cir. Bayside, CA. 95524 Violet Crabtree Thompson 1267 McCallum Cir. Bayside, CA. 95524 The business is conducted by A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 2/1/2013 /s/ Paul C. Thompson /s/ Violet Crabtree Thompson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on January 31, 2013 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk

ANSWERS NEXT WEEK! ACROSS 1. Tiger ____ 4. QB’s scores 7. Blackjack decision 10. Stock ticker symbol for Barnes & Noble 13. “... man ____ mouse?” 14. Vote of approval 15. Suffix with Milan 16. “106 & Park” network 17. Autobiography of a short-tempered person? 19. Bagel topping 20. Boxer’s warning? 21. Coagulate, as blood 22. Some radio stations 23. Vibes DOWN 1. “You can’t mean little ol’ me?” 2. They may have you in stitches, in brief 3. Northeast China region 4. Thit and thas? 5. Sonar’s measurement 6. Utter 7. Batter’s need 8. ____ triangle 9. ____-Mex 10. Requested gift in “A Christmas Story” 11. 1996 Olympic gymnast Strug 12. Banjo accessory 18. “How could ____ this happen?”

24. English county’s treat for a tabby? 27. Not even cracked 28. Columbian painter Fernando 29. ____ kiss 30. Maker of ShowHouse faucets 32. “I’m not listening ...” 36. Taking shots at St. Louis’ NHL team from afar? 39. Raspy 40. Small bouquet 41. Word after waste or want 42. 1994 movie based on an “SNL” skit 44. “Pay ____ mind” 45. Girls in Manitoba’s capital city? 50. Tweak some text 51. Chemical in drain cleaners

52. Prepare for planting 53. Yellowstone animal 54. He said “Learn from the masses, and then teach them” 55. Public wardrobe malfunction that exposes a certain body part (as in 17-, 24-, 36- and 45-Across) 58. Ruby of “A Raisin in the Sun” 59. Leaf-turning time: Abbr. 60. I love, to Luis 61. Tide rival 62. Fabric amts. 63. Pint-size 64. Farthest-right bowling pin 65. Managed

22. Headline locale 23. Coral Sea sight 24. Slacks material 25. “____ to differ” 26. Short story in James Joyce’s “Dubliners” 27. Obi, e.g. 30. El ____ (Peruvian volcano) 31. It’s to the left of a decimal 33. “Oklahoma!” role 34. Trotsky and Uris 35. Regarding 37. It may be fine

38. Landford Wilson’s “The ____ Baltimore” 43. Narc’s find, maybe 44. Cruise stops: Abbr. 45. Like an untended garden 46. Sat 47. Air Jordans, e.g. 48. Grisham’s “____ to Kill” 49. Nurse 54. Cut 55. D.C. baseballer 56. A Gershwin 57. Put down in writing?

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 13-00083

The following person is doing business as FOREVERGREEN LANDSCAPE at 2723 Fairfield St., Eureka, CA 95501. Brian William Kretz 2723 Fairfield St. Eureka, CA 95501 The business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on n/a. /s Brian Kretz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on February 6, 2013. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT R13-00085

CROSSWORD By David Levinson Wilk

Eureka, CA. 95501 The business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 02/05/2013 /s/ Bobby Doyle Weaver Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on February 06, 2013 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk

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The following person is doing business as side sHoW design at 1002 Lewis Ave., Arcata CA 95521. scott cocking 1002 Lewis ave. arcata, ca. 95521 The business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on N/A /s/ Scott Cocking This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on January 16, 2013 CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21/2013 (13-23)

order to sHoW cause for cHange of name case no. cv130086 superior court of caLifornia, countY of HumBoLdt 825 fiftH street eureKa, ca 95501

PETITION OF: QUYEN SHARP TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: QUYEN SHARP for a decree changing names as follows: Present name QUYEN SHARP to Proposed Name QUINN SHARP THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name 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. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 22, 2013 Time: 1:45 p.m., Dept. 8 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 Date: February 01, 2013 Filed: February 01, 2013 /s/ W. BRUCE WATSON Judge of the Superior Court 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7/2013 (13-42)

order to sHoW cause for cHange of name case no. cv130050 superior court of caLifornia, countY of HumBoLdt 825 fiftH street eureKa, ca 95501

PETITION OF: THOMAS JAMES MORGESE

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: THOMAS JAMES MORGESE for a decree changing names as follows: Present name THOMAS JAMES MORGESE to Proposed Name THOMAS JAMES TSUTOMU TAKAHASHI THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name 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. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 12, 2013 Time: 1:45 p.m., Dept. 8 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 Date: January 22, 2013 Filed: January 22, 2013 /s/ W. BRUCE WATSON Judge of the Superior Court 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2013(13-38)

order to sHoW cause for cHange of name case no. cv130068 superior court of caLifornia, countY of HumBoLdt 825 fiftH street eureKa, ca 95501

PETITION OF: TEHAN IDREEZ WISE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: TEHAN IDREEZ WISE for a decree changing names as follows: Present name TEHAN IDREEZ WISE to Proposed Name TEHAN IDREEZ BUEHLER THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name 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. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 15, 2013 Time: 1:45 p.m. The address of the court is: Same as noted above, Dept. 8 Date: January 25, 2013 Filed: January 25, 2013 /s/ DALE A. REINHOLTSEN Judge of the Superior Court

notice of petition to administer estate of davis W. ansLeY case no. pr130038

notice of petition to administer estate of June caroLine Berg case no. pr130032

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DAVID W. ANSLEY: DAVID WILLIAM ANSLEY, DAVID ANSLEY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANITA ANSLEY in the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANITA ANSLEY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many 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 on February 28, 2013, at 1:50 p.m. at the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, in Dept. 8. 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 deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code Section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. 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 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 PETITIONER: KELLY M. WALSH S.B # 159155 MATHEWS, KLUCK, WALSH & WYKLE, LLP. 100 M STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 (707) 442-3758 JANUARY 31, 2013 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JUNE CAROLINE BERG A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DEANNA LESKU in the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DEANNA LESKU be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many 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 on February 25, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. at the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, in Dept. 8. 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 deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code Section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. 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 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 PETITIONER: Stephen G. Watson, S.B. # 112171 LAW OFFICE OF W.G WATSON, JR. 715 I STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 (707) 444-3071 JANUARY 29, 2013 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

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RN CARE TEAM COORDINATOR 1F/T Eureka MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK 1 F/T McKinleyville DENTAL RECORDS CLERK 1 F/T Eureka MEDICAL ASSISTANT 1 F/T Crescent City, 1 F/T Willow Creek REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT 1 P/T Crescent City Call (707) 826-8633 ext 5140 Visit www.opendoorhealth.com

CalFresh specialist Anticipated to work until 7/31/14. This position conducts office and community based activities to support the expansion of both the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and CalFresh program; supports enrollments on CalFresh. Starts at $14.11/hr. Must be able to pass criminal history fingerprint clearance. Excellent benefits: paid vacation/sick leave, holidays and paid insurance. Application and job description available at www.changingtidesfs.org, 2259 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, CA 95501, or (707) 444-8293. Please submit letter of interest, resume, and application to Nanda Prato at the above address by Monday, February 25th at 5 p.m. EOE

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$2,690 - $3,272/month + Excellent Benefits This position is responsible for ordering, maintaining, and distributing the inventory of parts, materials and supplies required to maintain the City’s vehicles and equipment; must have the ability to work independently, and to exercise initiative and judgment. Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade and 2 years of automotive/ equipment parts purchasing and inventory experience. ASE certificates for both Automotive Parts Specialist and Medium/Heavy Truck Parts are highly desirable. Application packets are available on-line at www.ci.eureka.ca.gov or the Personnel office at 531 K Street, Eureka. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. 02/22/2013. EOE

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Deadline: February 26, 2013 To apply: Submit Cover Letter, Resume, Names & Phone Numbers of three Work-related References, and a University Center Job Application downloaded from: http://www.humboldt.edu/uc/jobVacancies.html Mail to: Hiring Committee, University Center 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521 Or E-mail application materials to: univctrjobs@humboldt.edu

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$2,991-$3,638/month + excellent benefits Would you like the opportunity to make a difference, save lives, and make our community a better place to live? our dispatchers work in a positive and professional environment that provides opportunities for growth. the City’s modern dispatch center includes 6 dispatch consoles with a user-friendly computerized dispatch system. this is an entry-level position, no experience is needed, and onthe-job training will be provided. tasks include taking 911 calls and dispatching police, fire and medical personnel following prescribed procedures, and other related duties. the ability to multi-task and work with others in a fastpaced environment is beneficial. for a complete job description and application packet: visit the Personnel Department at 531 k Street in Eureka, or call the Job Line at (707) 441-4134, or apply online at http://www.ci.eureka.ca.gov. application packets must be received by 5:00 pm, friday, february 22, 2013. EoE

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Prevention Specialist II FT/Regular. Grant funded Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI) Program position. Minimum requirements: Five years administrative experience in a mental health and/or substance abuse setting; experience in Indian Health Service RPMS database; knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs of Native American community/culture; experience in working with federal grants; and experience in event planning and community organization. Deadline to apply is 5 PM, February 28. For an application, job description, and additional information, contact: K’ima:w Medical Center, Human Resources, PO Box 1288, Hoopa, CA, 95546 or call (530) 625-4261 ext. 226 or email: hr.kmc@kimaw.org for a job description and application. Resume and CV are not accepted without a signed application.

CARE PROVIDERS needed NOW Make extra money, great opportunity. Special Needs Adults live w/you. Earn up to $3,600 tax-free/mo. Bring 4 references. Application on-site. Must have extra bedroom & clean criminal record. Meet Tues. Feb 26th, 6pm 317 Third St #4 Eureka, 95501 call 707-442-4500 #14 www.mentorswanted.com

GREAT JOB!! CREW MEMBER FOR 2013 SALMON SEASON KODIAK AK. Familiarity with tools, engines, hard work, a quick learner & generally “handy”, mariner experience a plus, remote living in cabins with family. Would like to hire & train for future summers in mind. Mature, capable, & easygoing applicants only. No drugs. Season is @ June 1 -Sep. Email resume, references & questions to: kodiakcatch24@gmail. com (E-0228) DREAM QUEST THRIFT STORE MANAGER. Full-time. Requirements include management skills, positive attitude and professional standards. Dream Quest a nonprofit organization helping youth to realize their dreams. (530) 6293564. (E-0307)

CHER-AE HEIGHTS CASINO PART-TIME POSITIONS Gift Shop (Candy Cart) Deli Worker Vault Attendant Cage Cashier Server/Busser/Host, 2 Security Seascape Restaurant

Host/Cashier/Busser Dish Washer Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria Employments Applications available in Human Resources/ Seascape/ Cher-Ae Heights Casino or our website at www.cheraeheightscasino.com Cher-Ae Heights is an alcohol and drug free workplace with required testing.

AIRLINE CAREERS. Begin here Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial assistance available. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-242-3214 (E-0221) SUBSTITUTE TEACHER FOR DAYCARE. Family Services Shelter Program. $10/hour. Must have ECE credits. Go to www.rcaa.org for a full job description and required job application. Open until sub. pool established. (E-0221)

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CARE PROVIDERS NEEDED NOW. Make extra money, great opportunity. Special Needs Adults live w/you. Earn up to $3,600 tax-free/mo. Bring 4 references. Application on-site. Must have extra bedroom & clean criminal record. Meet Tues. Feb 26, 6 p.m. 317 Third St #4 Eureka, 95501 call (707) 442-4500 #14, www.mentorswanted.com (E-0221) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST. Humboldt County Office of Education, 1.0 FTE, M-F, Full-time. Reqrs. BA degree, valid certification as Occupational Therapist; knowledge of school and community resources related to special education services; ability to communicate effectively with school staff, parents and children. Elig. for H&W and Retirement benefits. Placement on the Certificated Salary Schedule. For job description or questions contact Kathy Atkinson at katkinson@ humboldt.k12.ca.us or call (707) 445-7039. Apply by: Mon. March 11, 2013 by 4:00 p.m. (E-0307) AMERICAN STAR PRIVATE SECURITY. Is Now Hiring. Clean record, Drivers license required. Must own vehicle. Apply at 922 E Street, Suite 209, Eureka. (707) 476-9262. (E-0314) MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST, PT EUREKA. Channel Partners is looking for a Part Time Merchandising Specialist. Contact: Thanh Phan, 877-747-4071 ext.1248. Thanh.Phan@channelpartners. com To apply go to http://bit. ly/11vbJsw (E-0307) HOME CAREGIVERS PT/FT. Nonmedical caregivers to assist elderly in their homes. Top hourly fees. 442-8001. (E-1226)

RESOURCE SPECIALIST, EUREKA OFFICE. Senior Information and Assistance Program. Part-time position (28 hours/week). Provide information, referral, advocacy and follow up to older persons, their caregivers and service providers by phone, walk-in and written request, enter all client information into database, provide outreach presentations and long-term care consultation. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate an ability to analyse problems and present options. Must have strong skills in office management, priority setting and time management. Knowledge of senior and caregiver support programs and services desired. Degree with major course work in social work or psychology and one year of related experience in a community planning, health or human services agency is preferred. Equivalent experience in a direct-service position in a community planning, health or human service agency may be considered in lieu of a degree. Successful candidate must pass a background check. For an application and job description visit website http://www.a1aa.org, or Area 1 Agency on Aging, 434 7th St., Eureka. For information call Jeanie Ren (707) 442-3763 ext. 209. Position opened until filled. (E-0221)

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night Housekeeper PHV – FT – Clean & maintain clinic areas. Must have a HS diploma or equiv; related housekeeping exp; must be reliable & bondable. In accordance with PL 93-638 American Indian Preference shall be given. Must have valid driver license & be insurable. UIHS is an alcohol & drug free workplace w/req’d testing. For qualifications go to www.uihs.org or call (707) 825-5000. Closes: 3/5/13 @ 5PM.

Rentals PACIFIC HEIGHTS FURNISHED EXECUTIVE RENTALS. Clean, new accommodations. Attached garage, back patio, quiet and secure. Everything included! The nicest furnished rentals in town! www.np-er.com, (707) 268-1800. (R-0314) SMALL HOUSE IN ARCATA. 2 room house with loft, garden. $975 includes utilities. Please call (707) 822-2175 (R-0228) ALL AREAS-ROOMMATES.COM. Browse hundreds of online listings with photos and maps. Find your roommate with a click of the mouse! Visit: http://www.Roommates.com. (AAN CAN) (R-0620) ARCATA REMODELED 2BD/2BA SPLIT LEVEL APT. 425 Bayside Ct. #B. W/S/G Pd., w/c cat Rent $1130, Vac. Now. www.ppmrentals.com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0221) EUREKA 2BD/1BA APARTMENT. 230 Wabash Ave. W/S/G Pd. Sec 8 OK. Cat OK. Rent $650 Vac 01/06. www.ppmrentals.com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0221)

HUMBOLDT PLAZA APTS.

Openings soon available for HUD Sec. 8 Waiting Lists for 2, 3 & 4 bedrm apts. Annual Income Limits: 1 pers. $20,300; 2 pers. $23,200; 3 pers. $26,100; 4 pers. $28,950; 5 pers. $31,300; 6 pers. $33,600; 7 pers. $35,900; 8 pers. $38,250.

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EUREKA 1BD/1BA APARTMENT. 1033 B St. Garbage Pd. Shared yard. Carport. Rent $550. Vac 02/11. www.ppmrentals.com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0221) ARCATA 4BD/2BA HOUSE. 1674 27th St. Remodeled. Newer range, refrige, dw, washer/dryer included, lg yard. Rent $1875, Vac Now. www.ppmrentals.com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0221) EUREKA STUDIO APARTMENT. 914 M St. W/S/G Pd. Private patio. Rent $535 Vac 02/17. www.ppmrentals.com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0221) EUREKA ROOM FOR RENT. Clean & Sober only. Call Dan for details (707) 442-4737 (R-0228)

Business Rentals DANCE STUDIO RENTAL. Humboldt Capoeira Academy offers rental space for the performing arts, beautiful 2800 sq. f.t dance space offers hardwood floors, wall-to wall windows, full length mirrors, and dressing rooms. Convenient location is visible from the plaza, and will help you to promote your classes. Check with us for rates and availability. Contact Sarara at (707) 498-6155, or sararacdo@hotmail.com. (BR-1226)

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EUREKA FLORIST FOR SALE. $169,000, Plus inventory. Priced for quick sale. Turnkey, will train. 4434811, eurekaflorist.net. (RE-0228) REDUCED ! WILLOW CREEK PROPERTY. 1.33 acres, Willow Creek Community Service District Water, underground power & phone at property. R-2 soils report and perk tested. Approved septic system design by Trinity Engineering. Property is zoned RST. Property is located off Highway 299 on private road one mile east of Willow Creek. Ready to build. $85,000 will consider offers. (530) 629-2031 (RE-1226)

Lodging/Travel EVENT RENTAL. Chemise Mountian Retreat, a perfect natural environment for your wedding or event. King Range. Easily accessible. Solar powered, handicap friendly, new lodge. Information 986-7794, chemisemountainretreat.com (L-0502)

Auto 1992 34 FT. AIRSTREAM EXCELLA 1000 TRAVEL TRAILER. Good condition. Lots of extras. $15,5000 OBO. (707) 407-7312. (A-0221) YOUR ROCKCHIP IS MY EMERGENCY! Glaswelder, Mobile, windshield repair. 442-GLAS, Humboldtwindshieldrepair.com (A-0606)

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Weitchpec Land/Property

private 20 acre parcel with Cappell road running through one property corner. property features a developed year round spring, developed building site, flat undeveloped clearings, year round access and beautiful valley views.

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