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Peoplemover to SF! Editor: I agree with east-west railroad proponent Bill Barnum (“Choo-Choo Fantasies,” May 24). To heck with the naysayers; we men of action should dream big. Personally, I’m into those moving sidewalks like they have at airports. So it would be really nice if Dave Tyson would rent a car and drive down to Ukiah, Santa Rosa, San Rafael and SF to try to rally those places behind the idea of building my favored form of transportation from Eureka down to the Bay Area. William Verick, Westhaven Editor: Wow. Good job North Coast Journal in exposing your true motives within our community. You are granted an interview with one of the most kind, intelligent and thoughtful men with first hand historic knowledge of a time wherein those who had ideas also had the strength, commitment and freedom to see them through. And what do your genius reporters do with the opportunity? Slam your subject for knowing way more about people, ideas, truth and happiness than you can only dream about. Your article and your editorial (“We’re not Stenographers,” May 24) goes to great lengths to explain why the readers should not see your paper as biased, and then go on and on to discuss what you say it means to be a reporter; that it really takes skill to use what you call

Old Town Moon In twilight Old Town, above the end of First Street, a yellow round moon. From the speakers, Rod Stewart sings “I know I’m losing you.” A reading of poems beckons me across the bay over the long bridge. Poets slowly trickle in, mumbling soft conversations. An amplifier hums, waiting to clarify secret arranged words. By Carl Miller discernment. It appears that you really do believe your one-sided take on the local rail history, its future, as well as the future of our community through the eyes of intellect. In actuality all you did was to represent Mr. Barnum as different and then proceeded to judge him. Does this make your reporter a good reporter? Does this make your paper one that is worthy of respect? Does this make your paper one that our

community can count on for truth? Does this make your paper one that our community can rely upon for good investigative reporting of both sides of an issue? Railroad is the least environmentally harmful method of transporting goods and people. It’s clear that you do not like the railroad, and we are thankful the decision is not yours to make. Time will tell. Julie W. Bonino, Eureka

Beware of Cows Editor: The Astronomers of Humboldt would like to thank all those who joined us at the Kneeland Airport on May 20 and supported the annular eclipse viewing event (“Ring of Fire,” May 17). We had no idea that so many people in the area had such an interest in astronomical events. The club especially appreciated the equipment that non-members brought to the airport for use by the general public. This was a rare opportunity for our area and everyone seemed to have a good time. The only concern we would like to express is there were so many people with children and animals who apparently weren’t aware that the property on both sides of the road up to the airport parking lot is privately owned. The owner expressed concern that there was a good possibility of someone being injured by the livestock. If you should go to the airport for another public event, please stay on the roadway, the tarmac continued on next page

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or in the parking lot. Check the club website at www. astrohum.org for future event schedules. The next planned event will be the Transit of Venus across the sun on Tuesday afternoon, June 5. Please check the “Upcoming Events” on the website for specifics. Russ Owsley, Eureka

Go, Women! Editor: Since the Journal has a new woman editor this election cycle, as referenced in “My Bully Pulpit” by Judy Hodgson (May 17), I find it interesting that no one has mentioned how many women are running for office this time around. My small sample ballot has 13 women running for offices, which seems like a record number to me. In my own district, two women are vying for the county supervisor seat of retiring Supervisor Jimmy Smith. Seven women would like to join the United States Senate, three would like to work for us in Congress and one is hoping to become a State Assembly member. Cheers to all these women for coming forward and trying to help govern in some very difficult times for this county, our state and the federal government. Although they cannot all be winners, my hope is that more women will be voted into office. Our country needs this balance. Marj Early, Eureka

For Supervisor … Editor: I was extremely disappointed by the way Zach St. George covered Annette De Modena, candidate for 1st District supervisor (“District Soup,” May 10). As a teacher and a person, she was trivialized and her candidacy minimized. This is an intelligent woman who has served her community well as a teacher at Zane Junior High for 24 of her 28 years of teaching, making a difference in students’ lives. Always going above and beyond, she provided leadership and service beyond the classroom while working for Eureka City Schools. She is more than the afterthought you represented her to be. In fact, Ms. De Modena won the Humboldt County Office of Education Excellence in Teaching Award, which you also failed to mention. She is the most qualified for many reasons not mentioned in your article.

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Even after an interview in her office, Zach St. George couldn’t even offer the correct address of her office. This interview, coupled with several phone calls to her afterward, and the ability to refer to her brochure for more information, still produced an article reeking of poor journalism. Where is mention of her work with Prosperity 2012 and economic development and jobs in Humboldt County? What are her policies in regard to affordable housing? Public safety? The wind turbine situation in Ferndale and Cartoon by joel mielke Petrolia? De Modena is far more than you have represented her to be and far more qualified to be the next District 1 supervisor. You need to offer her a rewrite, and before the election. I am voting for the person with the Lupe Becerra Barrett, Eureka best experience in: administration, communication, community building, deciEditor: sion making, mediation, problem solving, The recent Journal article on superviplanning for the future, and “playing well sors’ salaries (“Super Pay,” May 3) was with others.” enlightening. I learned a lot about the pay, I believe Cheryl Seidner has all these and the lack of expense accounts, which qualities and many more. I feel makes their salaries, in reality, much Jessie Wheeler, Eureka lower than they appear considering the hours put in, the traveling, and personal Editor: expenditures required to keep up with As a horse owner and member of the the pace of the job. The salaries are in line equestrian community, I too strongly with the job. Rural counties the size of support Mark Lovelace for 3rd District Humboldt require a lot of extra travel and supervisor (“Likin’ Lovelace,” May 24). expense to keep in touch with ongoing Mark has long been an effective issues, constituents and meetings. advocate for multi-user trails for hikers, I am voting for the candidate most bikers and equestrians. Beyond being a qualified to be an effective supervisor unsupporter, Mark has shown that he knows der these conditions. She is very qualified how to do the hard work to actually get to address the varied and many issues facthings done. ing this county today, and well-acquainted Mark worked for years to save the with the uniqueness of this very large, Sunny Brae Forest, which now anchors rural county. the Arcata Ridge Trail. He put in literCheryl Seidner’s many years as a ally thousands of hours of his time to tribal chair and her even longer years at make that happen, working with a long Humboldt State University have given her list of state and federal agencies. He also the experience required. Being a chairestablished the Arcata Forest Fund, which person of a large organization is a learning raised $100,000 to help leverage over $2.6 experience and brings administrative skills. million for the purchase. Since then, he These skills require in-depth knowledge of has worked with the City of Arcata every salary structure at all levels. step of the way to acquire other properI met Cheryl recently at a fundraiser ties and easements to complete the 3.8and I felt her sincerity and ability to mile Ridge Trail. It’s fair to say that without connect with people. I know the slogan Mark the Arcata Ridge Trail would never “People First” will always be the priority have been possible. with this candidate.

Complex projects like trails require building strong, collaborative working relationships with landowners, agencies and different user groups. Over the years Mark has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to work with diverse interests in a respectful and constructive manner. His long list of accomplishments in office attests to his effectiveness. I encourage all trail supporters to re-elect Mark Lovelace for 3rd District supervisor. Cat Koshkin, McKinleyville

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Editor: As your publisher pointed out (“My Bully Pulpit,” May 17), on Election Day, voters will decide among many candidates for Congress. As an independent progressive Democrat, I ask for the vote of North Coast Journal readers. People on the North Coast know all too well that the economic crisis persists — with enormous unfairness. As a member of Congress, I intend to fight for all of us who live and work on Main Street instead of those on Wall Street. Unfortunately, large corporations and the rich continue to dominate our government. It’s a prerogative that the 1 percent take for granted. We must not accept it. Instead of billions of dollars spent on overseas invasions and wars, we need to invest that money here to rebuild our crumbling schools and health care system while building a renewable energy economy. I know what it’s like to live paycheck to paycheck. And I’m committed to protecting your Social Security and Medicare. I’m committed to bringing home the bacon (or, if you prefer, tofu) for our communities. And that means fighting for robust federal funding. When I’ve visited wonderful local institutions — such as the Open Door Community Health Centers, Six Rivers Planned Parenthood, Alice Birney Elementary and the North Coast Veterans Resource Center — I’ve been moved by the hard work and dedication that are routine. My commitment is to fight for more funding in Washington to help us thrive in our own communities. I would be honored to earn your vote on Election Day. Norman Solomon, Inverness Park

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Local pharmacists aren’t buying in to a discount prescription card promoted by the county By Heidi Walters

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CLONEY’S PHARMACIST RICH SPINI PHOTO BY HEIDI WALTERS

arlier this month, an outfit called Coast2Coast Rx announced that Humboldt County residents “saved over $800,000 on prescription medications” in a two-year period using the free discount prescription card issued by the company and endorsed by Humboldt County. To boot, for every prescription filled with the discount card, the county received a small royalty. Fantastic! Who wouldn’t be pleased? Apparently, nearly all of the independent pharmacies listed on the Coast2Coast/Humboldt County website as “participants” in the program. Some refuse the card altogether, and others accept it but try to divert customers into using their own in-house discounts instead, according to interviews conducted by the Journal over the past couple of weeks.

Seven local independent pharmacies are listed as participants in the Coast2Coast Rx discount program. Of them, only two say they’ll take the card. Barnes Family Drug in Arcata, Lima’s (two branches, in McKinleyville and Eureka) and Cloney’s Red Cross in downtown Eureka don’t accept the card any more. Palco Pharmacy in Scotia doesn’t take any discount cards. Cloney’s co-owner Rich Spini said he’ll take the card at his Harrison branch if someone brings it in — which is rare — but prefers not to. Robert Johnson, owner of Green’s in Fortuna, said the same. So why should we care whether this card is a good deal or not? Well, for one

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thing, Humboldt County has been promoting it, and gets a cut when it’s used. Supervisor Mark Lovelace pushed for the county’s adoption of the card in 2010 because of the savings potential for residents using it, especially those with chronic conditions. The royalty, he said, was not the driving force behind the county’s choice. “Someone I talked to just today said her father is on a number of medications and the program has been very good to them,” Lovelace said recently. More than one-third of California’s counties — 19 out of the 58 — back the Coast2Coast RX card, according to the California State Association of Counties’ Finance Corp. which helps counties with bulk buying, investments and other financial services. The card brings the counties a little more money, and another big chunk of cash flows to the association’s finance corporation — right now it’s averaging around $12,000 a month, said Executive Director Nancy Parrish, noting the figure changes as usage rises or falls. Humboldt started out getting 50 cents per prescription filled with the Coast2Coast card, and now gets $1.25 per prescription. In the first two years of the

program, the county received $16,389 in royalties, said county Administrative Services Manager Karen Clower. The county puts that money toward medical care for poor jail inmates, which costs the county around $2.8 million a year. And who exactly is ponying up the $16,000-plus that Humboldt has taken in? The pharmacies — and the independent pharmacists say the Coast2Coast program cuts too deeply into their profit margin. Here’s how the card works: A customer brings a prescription into the pharmacy and hands it over with his Coast2Coast Rx card. The technician enters the information from both into a computer system that communicates with the prescription benefits manager — in this case WellDyneRx. WellDyneRx spits back the discounted price (arrived at through negotiations with drug manufacturers, the chains and the buying services that represent the independent pharmacies). The price includes a dispensing fee for the pharmacist. The pharmacist collects the money from the customer. Later, WellDyne bills the pharmacist for a Coast2Coast administrative fee, which in Humboldt is $4.25 per prescription (out of which comes the $1.25 for Humboldt County). The $4.25 is considered a subtraction from the dispensing fee. So the pharmacist absorbs the discounts and forfeits some of his dispensing fee. “Basically I started losing money,” said Craig Barnes, owner of Barnes Family Drug, He said he liked the idea, initially, that the customer got a discount and the county got a little something too — until he realized it all came out of his own pocket. Rich Spini, at Cloney’s, also embraced the discount card at first, considering it a goodwill gesture. But he, too, dislikes paying a middle person. “Why don’t the drug companies have to pay the fee?” he asked. “The drug companies don’t give the drugs to us at a discount.” Offer too many discounts, he said, and he might not be able to keep providing as many services for his customers and full health-care benefits for employees. “We’re on call for nursing homes. We’re on call for Hospice. We have

four full-time delivery drivers. We have 25 to 30 employees at the two locations.” Spini said Cloney’s offers its own, in-house discount card now, if people want one — and the store doesn’t have to pay a cut to the county or anyone else. Robert Johnson, at Green’s, said fewer than 2 percent of his customers use the Coast2Coast card. He offers a discount card from a competing company. Johnson said the savings touted by Coast2Coast are inflated. “Most of the savings are going to be 5 to 20 percent,” said Johnson. “Although it can really help on generic drugs, where I’ve seen savings up to 25 percent. But that’s the problem — Coast2Coast, they advertise up to 75 percent savings. Not true.” On top of the independent pharmacists’ resistance, virtually all of the chains listed on the county/Coast2Coast site — with the exception of Rite Aid — say they don’t see many of the cards. At least one, CVS, doesn’t take the card at all, instead offering customers CVS discounts, a pharmacy technician said. Mike Cent, manager of Costco’s pharmacy, said he doesn’t ever see the Coast2Coast card; his clientele tends to have insurance. “If we see a discount card at all, it’s usually the AAA discount,” he said. At Target, pharmacy technician Vanessa Carmichael said that of the about 2,400-plus scripts her team fills per month, maybe one or two are for people using the Coast2Coast Rx card. Target offers some $4 meds, plus its own free discount card which covers most generics, she said. (Another pharmacy on the list, incidentally — the McKinleyville USCG (Coast Guard) Pharmacy — shouldn’t be there because its military clients don’t need discounts; they already get their meds for free.) Meanwhile, Coast2Coast reports show that usage of the card in Humboldt has steadily dropped since March 2011, when a high of 1,324 scripts were filled, to just 577 scripts filled this April. Is that because people are finding better discounts through other means? Or because the pharmacists are opting out of honoring the card? Marty Dettelbach, chief marketing

officer for Financial Marketing Concepts, the company that runs Coast2Coast Rx, seemed unable to believe independent pharmacists were shunning the card. “We have several independents that are doing great in Humboldt,” he said. But he is forbidden by contract to reveal their names. “Independents need to understand they’re driving business with the card. The ones who realize that work with us.” That’s the idea behind most discount cards, of course — to drive business to the store that honors or offers it. The Coast2Coast Rx card is aimed at people who have no insurance, inadequate insurance, a high deductible or are caught in the Medicare Part D donut hole. It covers more than 60,000 drugs, and recently more discounts were added including for dental, vision, veterinary, hearing, lab and imaging services. Dettelbach said the discounts, nationwide, have averaged 55 percent. Coast2Coast bases its savings claims on a comparison between its price and what a drug would have cost without any discount or any insurance. But many people can tap into other options, so there’s no way to tell how much Coast2Coast customers really saved if they had instead comparison shopped. By all means, Dettelbach said, people should shop around among pharmacies to see who’s offering the best price for a particular drug. Just because one drug is cheaper at, say, Target, that doesn’t mean all drugs are cheaper there. A cursory price check with several pharmacies by the Journal to compare discounts for just one drug, Pulmicort Flexhaler 180 mg, an asthma drug, confirmed the vagaries of pricing — Cloney’s Red Cross: cash price (with no discounts) $184, in-house discount $153.85; Target: cash price $196.99, no discount; Walgreens: cash price $226.99, Walgreens Prescriptions Savings Club card $165.80 (plus a one-time $20 club fee); Rite Aid Pharmacy: cash price $215.99, Rite Aid discount $183.59. The Coast2Coast Rx price was $166.66. Plug in a different drug, and you might get entirely different best-to-worst-discount results. l

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Know Your Kinetic Sculptures 2012! Head on over to the NCJ Blogthing for waaay more pictures/video than you probably wanted of the Kinetic Grand Championship’s Klass of 2012. (Also see photos on page 10 for the computer impaired.) There you’ll find roadkill feasting, fungi seduction, insect flaming, evidence of the existence of Bobo, a requisite Razooly sighting and a Rutabaga Queen performing emergency nasal surgery. What a year! We know it’s supposed to be about that damn Glory, but trophies are nice too. So, kongrats to all this year’s winners (also on the blog). Top prize snaggers listed below: 2012 Kinetic Grand Champion: Melvin!

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Amateur Hour Melodic, obscure or just plain painful — anyone can grab the spotlight at open mic

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here you are again, noodling on your guitar in the dark of your own tired little home. Singing sweetly, so sweetly. You know you’re good. But these walls have heard it before, give you the same old feeble bounce-back from their moldy plaster. If only … if only … Meanwhile, two houses over, there’s that girl again, sitting cross-legged on her bed with her notebook in her lap, reading aloud yet another rhythmic adventure of loves captured then lost then recaptured then — ah! — lost again. Bastards. But this line, she says to herself softly, stabbing her pen at the paper, this one line right here, with it I could slay entire roomfuls of innocent new lovers. If only … if only … Then there’s Jack. Funny, crack-your-ribs Jack. Cracker Jack, for short — that’s what his friends call him. They mean well, Jack knows, but they’re his friends. How can they, or Jack, really know whether he is good comedy? If only … if only … If only these poor saps had an audience! They do — waiting in bars and coffeehouses all over Humboldt, and even at that bakery down by the old Fernbridge. And all of these Humboldt County open mic scenes — they’re not just attended by the bold, the professional, the showoff. Inside these dark, glittery spaces, where the wine and coffee flow, even the professed shy beginner-folk — people who crumple into a rubbery heap when they have to give a speech — seem able to stand up and do their thing. There’s something different about doing open mic. You’ve got material you really believe in — your own, or someone else’s that you’ve made your own. And there’s the smiling, encouraging crowd, filled with scaredycats possibly just like you. These things stiffen your spine, embolden your heart. In this week’s cover story we feature some of the local venues where the meek and bold gather on common ground to tell stories, recite poetry, sing, rap and joke. Almost every night of the week, it seems, it’s amateur hour somewhere in Humboldt. And by “amateur” we don’t necessarily mean lame; we simply mean the performers aren’t getting paid. So git on down there. You might discover you are, indeed, smokin’ hot. Or maybe you’ll realize your material really does suck. But you’ll feel better for having done it, either way. And the rest of us, the audience? We’ll let you know.

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— Heidi Walters

A Joke Walks into a Bar By Ryan Burns

tand-up comedy must take some serious nerve. I say “must” because I’m far too chickenshit to test this hypothesis. But for anyone with even a shred of self-doubt, stand-up must rival stripping as the scariest thing you can do onstage. With a few exceptions (most of ’em god-awful), comedians have no instrument to hide behind, no song structure to lean against and no colleagues to blame when they bomb. It’s public speaking — which routinely ranks among society’s worst phobias — in front of an often drunk, sometimes hostile audience with very high expectations: Make me laugh, clown. Fortunately for the brave performers at last month’s open mic comedy night at the Jambalaya in Arcata, the audience was in a generous mood — probably

because half of them were awaiting their turn onstage. Hosted by the local Ba-Dum-Chh comedy troupe, the event cost three bucks at the door, unless you signed up to perform, which got you in free. Emcee Joe Deschaine took the stage first to introduce the BaDum-Chh band, which consisted of a guitarist and a drummer. “We’ve changed our name,” the guitarist hollered to Deschaine. “We’re now called ‘Let ’em Talk.’” And with that, the evening’s first joke had been deployed. Deschaine explained that each performer would have five minutes. “If you’re killing it, look over and I’ll give you the thumbs up to keep goin’,” he said. “Otherwise I’ll have my stopwatch over here.” The first aspiring joke merchant was a tall man in a Led Zeppelin shirt who called himself Gecko. “I didn’t know this had

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to be five minutes,” Gecko said uncertainly. “I’ve only got a couple jokes. I do know one thing: I know how every single racist joke that I’ve ever seen starts.” He paused. Was he waiting for laughter? Let’s see. He’s a black man. And he’d walked into the Jambalaya … a bar. Riiight. Nervous laughter rippled across the room. Gecko solPHOTO BY RYAN BURNS diered on. “You do know the difference between a gutter-punk chick and a piece of pizza, right?” The crowd braced for impact. “You don’t have to turn the pizza around and peel the crust off before you eat it.” Groans mixed with (polite?) laughter. The drummer crashed his cymbal. Someone in the back groused, “Oh, maaaaan.” From there Gecko launched into his “how many [fill in the blanks] does it take to screw in a lightbulb” material. After his set, in a commendable display of charity, the crowd applauded, and Deschaine took back the mic. “Thank you, Gecko. Thank you for saving me money on my car insurance, man.” The next performer dumped out more canned jokes, and “canned” really is the

correct term, here. Would-be punchlines landed with the splat of wet refried beans in a plastic bowl. The night started to feel ominous. But then, heroically, the third performer took the stage. Eva Jade, a wholesomelooking girl in a blouse and jeans, launched into an actual routine of original material. She’d recently returned from visiting family in Germany, her story began. “I like the metric system,” she continued. “It’s a lot nicer to say ‘I came back with three kilos’ than ‘I gained eight pounds.’” The crowd’s laughter was honest, buoyed by relief. Jade settled into a rhythm, smoothly transitioning from one joke to another, getting laughs as she talked about her method of birth control and compared her period to female rappers with “heavy flow.” “I did turn down doing a porn the other week.” She waited a beat. “Not for moral reasons but because it was a gang bang and I’m claustrophobic.” Big laugh. Jade smiled, thanked the crowd and left the stage, triumphant. continued on next page northcoastjournal.com • NORTH COAST JOURNAL • THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012

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“L-Dub” got topical: Q: “How many CEOs of multinational corporations does it take to screw in a light bulb?” A: “All of ’em: One to hold the light bulb and the rest to screw the entire world.” photo by Ryan Burns

The next few acts were a mixed bag, but by now everyone was having fun. Bad jokes were allowed to pass by; mediocre ones were treated as hilarious. A woman in a flat-brimmed cap relayed the handful of dirty jokes she’d memorized then wrapped up with, “Thanks for not charging me a fuckin’ cover fee.” A broad-shouldered man paced the stage as he mused on the word “cocksucker.” Why do guys use it as a negative when it’s what most of ’em want at the end of the night? They should spin it, he reasoned. “It wouldn’t be too hard: ‘That was a cocksuckin’ sunset.’” About an hour in, a bearded man stepped onstage with a guitar. People thought maybe he had a musical comedy act, but in fact he’d just arrived and didn’t realize the open mic was for stand-up only. He launched into a plaintive guitar melody that steadily built to a shout-sung crescendo complete with falsetto la-AAAHs. Named Brent Walsh, he’s the lead singer of a San Francisco band called I the Mighty. In an online review of its latest EP, Alternative Press called its music “cinematic emo-metal” and commended Walsh’s “lithe, impassioned tenor.” But he was unknown at the Jam, and his pained emoting was completely out of place. His performance, depending on your sense of humor, was either brutally awkward or one of the funniest things all night. Either way, his act wrapped up the open mic portion of the night. Next, the members of the Ba-Dum-Chh troupe performed their own material. The first guy, “Ratty Matty,” gave Walsh a good-natured hard time. “Now everyone’s upset and focused,” he joked. “Can I bring you on the road with me?”

The next, Joe Wasetis, proved to be the worst performer of the evening — a one-man comedic vortex from which no humor could escape. Though the moment had long passed, he, too, went after the musician. “Was it Brett? Brent?” “Yeah, man,” Walsh called back from the round table where he sat with his friends. “Once I thought this was a comedy show.” Dead silence. Wasetis moved on. “I order my coffee like how I would like my women: tall, skinny, non-fat, extra hot, extra whipped cream.” More silence. Pointed and intentional. Crickets would have been shushed. When Wasetis started talking about ways telemarketers mispronounce his last name, portions of the crowd gave up and launched into their own conversations at full volume. Wasetis appeared oblivious. “Have you guys heard this new ad on the radio?” he asked. “It’s about teaching the homeless how to use the Internet. Why do the homeless need to use the Internet? Do they need to check their balance at the food bank?” From a table near the bar’s south-facing wall came the first fullthroated “boo” of the evening. A woman called up to the stage, saying she used to be homeless and didn’t like that joke. “I really don’t care; I’m still gonna continue on,” Joe said flatly. “So, they’re on Twitter now, too — as if they didn’t have enough voices in their head already.” From the audience, a man called out, “I thought this was a comedy show!” It was Walsh, the musician, turning Joe’s own line against him. The crowd roared with laughter. It was hands-down the best zinger of the night. l

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“SARAH” cHARCOAL dry painting BY Emily Reinhart

An Old Town Melody By Carrie Peyton Dahlberg

ate spring sunlight melts golden across one wall of Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, the milk steamer hisses its soft “screeeee,” and Jacob Wakeland edges into the side room with his guitar. It’s early May, and Wakeland has been talking himself into this for the last month. He’s so nervous he looks like he could still be in high school, nothing like a 23-year-old guy who’s already done a missionary trip to Ecuador. He looks like he could use every bit of moral support in the room — and he’s brought some extra. Five friends. And his brother. And his mom. They settle toward the back of the room and watch what’s become an Old Town institution, a jumble of sweet plucking and gentle melodies, occasionally interspersed with lyrics screeched, lyrics mumbled and vocalists desperately in search of a tune. You can always get up and get a cup of coffee at the right time, regulars confide. Afterward, the applause is invariably po-

lite. It’s that kind of crowd. In the winter, the wall of windows facing F Street steams up, spoons clink against coffee cups, and coats and scarves upholster every seatback as the room heats up. On warm spring evenings, the door stays open, music wafts out for sidewalk listeners, and a breeze drifts in. Often, although not as frequently as before her election, Eureka City Councilwoman Marian Brady settles in to listen. “One of the things I really like about it is how eclectic and diverse it is. You might get a musician passing through from Portland who just drops in and is really excellent,” she says. Over the years, the night of the week has sometimes changed (lately it’s Wednesdays, with an unrelated, gayfriendly open mic on alternate Mondays). Waves of musicians and a few poets have come and gone, but it always feels lived in and comfortable, like a slightly eccentric friend’s living room. “Old Town Coffee, it’s just laid back,” says Ginger Casanova, who owns Fin-N-

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“YEE-HAW” SALE free,” she says. And there’s that old sound Feather pet store in Eureka. “We had a system, crackling. time there when there was a real good By day Reinhart is an office assistant camaraderie, with all the musicians I knew and computer trouble-shooter for Six by name.” Rivers Communications. In her off-time, After her husband died nine years ago, for the right project, she’s an artist with an just before the couple’s 30th anniversary, extraordinary flair for photorealism. Casanova became an open mic regular, At open mic, she’d found the right three, even four times a week, at Old project. Last fall, Reinhart began getting Town or Curley’s, Mosgo’s or Has Beans. musicians’ permission to photograph “It was a real healing thing for me,” she them at the mic. Then, with photos at her says. She played alone and with new side, she worked freehand, creating black friends and eventually formed a duo, and white portraits by dry painting with Soulful Sidekicks, with Laura Hennings, a charcoal dust on paper. fellow musician she met at an open mic. Step away a few feet and the portraits Now they’re working on their second CD. look like photos, but close in, Reinhart’s Through it all, “Old Town Coffee seems to handiwork is clear. She’s selling them to be like a home away from home for me.” help buy the performers a new sound Like any well-loved home, this one system. has room for everyone’s quirks. On the Around the brick night Jacob Wakewalls of the side land came to play, room at Old Town three or four people Coffee & Chocopeered into laptops, lates, musicians barely looking up peer down from at performers. Reinhart’s portraits. One listened to his There’s Lester, own music, so loud about to bellow his through his earbuds newest iconoclastic that the bass reverlyric. Ginger, smiling. berated two tables Charlie, his vest away. hanging loose, a harA jittery man monica at his chin with a battered (this week’s cover). guitar slapped his Bob, always ready to hands against his back up someone thighs, his tongue else on violin. sticking straight Reinhart wants down, almost touchto portray around ing his chin. 20 regulars, and A little girl, her she’s only halfway pink jacket tied through. She’s selling around her waist, the finished ones swept in on silver for $50 each — “so sparkly flats, rolling underpriced,” sighs her scooter beside “DALE” cHARCOAL dry painting BY Emily Reinhart open mic emcee her. She leaned on Mike Anderson, its handlebars, a shaking his head. steady adult beside her keeping watch, Anderson runs the sound, keeps the and listened for a while. sign-up sheet — no one ever signed up to A blender roared. The scent of coffee go first, so now it starts at No. 2 — and reshouldered into the air, so physical that spectfully shepherds newcomers and oldjust by inhaling, you could taste its tang timers through their 10 or 15 minutes at on the tongue. the mic. “It’s amateur hour,” he says. “I’m Up front, Emily Reinhart took photos. not expecting anyone to be Beyonce.” She’s been coming for about a year, and One by one, they step forward, HSU the generosity of the open mic got to math professor Marty Flashman, with her. “All of these people are playing for continued on next page free, and the rest of us are enjoying for

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Poets on the Plaza stalwarts: Joshua “Haiku” (left), Robert Vaughn (center) and Carl Miller. photo by HEIDI WALTERS

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Ginger Casanova entertains a fan during open mic. photo by ANDREW GOFF

a swinging “Ain’t She Sweet;” the jittery fellow, who sticks his tongue out when he’s not singing, and looks up at one point to ask, “How many of you guys have quit doing acid?” Back in his corner, Jacob Wakeland has been getting a little less nervous. “Being in front of people in general is a small fear of mine,” he confided later, especially public speaking or anything in a spotlight. But this place just felt comfortable. He’d come here as a kid. And “after watching some of the weird performances, I wasn’t feeling too bad.” Still, when Wakeland sits

down up front, beside the nowdarkening windows, his fair skin flushes. He smiles, and ducks his head. His friends have told him he’s good, but this is a more impartial audience. “It’s my first open mic tonight,” he says, and starts to sing. Amid the chatter, the kitchen noise, the guy still wearing earphones, people listen.l Old Town Coffee & Chocolates’ weekly open mic begins at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday, and runs until 8:30 or 9 p.m.

Musicians confer between performances at Old Town Coffee and Chocolates. photo by ANDREW GOFF

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Old blood and young blood vie for the heart of Monday night By Heidi Walters

here’s a man down inside Robert Goodman Wines. It’s hot in here. Steamy. And standing-room only. Plates and glasses clink gently behind the bar where the bartender, her persimmon dress a bright shimmer in the dim light, prepares food and pours wine. Otherwise, it’s caughtbreath quiet. An orange glow bounces off full, round glasses and illuminates the landscape paintings on the walls and the 40 or so faces, mostly young, all tilted to watch Sumner Stuart, the man who is lying on the floor. Then a few people giggle nervously. Moments before, he’d been upright, mesmerizing his listeners with an impromptu spell of words and ideas he reaped from the night air, from the mouths of others who read before him, from his own fertile mind. The piece had started with something about a toddler, morphed into an appeal for trust and respect. “Invite everyone into your hearts,” some of it went. “Because you don’t know who that stranger is that can’t see you.” And then he had started talking about finding a place that is “downdowndownddowndowndown to the earth.” “I accept that place,” he chanted, softly. “Because it is divine. And I’m crawling crawling crawling crawling” — and that’s when he dropped suddenly to the floor. Now, after a pause, he begins again. “I don’t really know what else to say,” he says. More people laugh this time. Then he brings the story back to a child learning to stand up. He rolls over and pushes himself up, stands. Loud clapping

erupts, and everybody is smiling. The performance is over. If you picked apart the words, you might find nonsense. But somehow the piece was exciting. Even profound. As the clapping subsides, Emily Adams — who founded the open mic here last October after an impromptu audition of one of her own poems in front of Robert Goodman himself — speaks up. “All right, take a break,” she says. “Get some wine, chat it out.” For the next 10 minutes the noise level rises with laughter and greetings. It’s a Monday night in early April, and almost everybody in here is a college student. It feels like a club of old friends, but many came here first as strangers. A few wander outside into the cool night, where hula hoopers gyrate slowly on the sidewalk, circles of pale light spinning around them while, above, a thick ring of white vapor circles the moon. Then everyone’s back inside, their full attention on the next performance. Over the next two hours 20 people read, recite or sing — the only rule is they cannot play a musical instrument. One guy stands next to a brightly flood-lit painting and tells of a sky that “fades from blue to black” and of all that’s in between. In the shadows by the door a woman reads a terse revelation of love misplaced. Another reads a sweet ode to her father. Back in the light, Josh Hart raps his piece “Today’s Forecast,” which starts, “It’s two somethin’ in the afternoon./Today’s forecast: psychological gloom./What do you consume? What do you give back?” On another Monday night in Arcata, an

entirely different sometimes, the spoken word open newspaper. Miller’s mic scene unfolds are stories and viinside the Jacoby gnettes — straightStorehouse, upstairs forward scenes from in the big-windowed childhood, Alaska, room that overlooks Old Town; puzzling the Arcata Plaza. love stories; sly This is where Poets digs at his subjects on the Plaza, which (including himself) began in the 1970s delivered in a funny at the Jambalaya, Andy Rooney-like meets. voice that’s oddly Robert Vaughn, uplifting: “Realslender with thinity/is a pain/in the ning hair, arrives neck./I ignore it/ Josh Hart performs his poem “Today’s first, bearing a whenever/I can.” Forecast” on a balmy night in April notebook, coffee In between readat Robert Goodman Wines in Arcata. photo by HEIDI WALTERS and hot water pots, ing, the poets pass ceramic mugs, tea around a sheet of bags, pretzels and cookies. Then saltypaper on a clipboard where they’re compilbearded, scraggly haired “Haiku” shows up. ing the “group write” — a poem comprised Haiku — first name Joshua, last name a of a line from each. Later Vaughn will email well-guarded secret — sips his tea and says it to everyone. The Mattole Forest Defenders nicknamed They’re surprised to hear there’s a haphim after he recited a haiku for them. “And pening spoken word scene a block away. it goes like this: ‘Ancient Douglas fir/Living “We do this to keep the tradition going,” high on Brushy Ridge/Happy to be here.’” says Vaughn. Finally here comes Carl Miller, also wooly There’ve been days when 80 people haired with a rusty beard going white, carfilled this room, he adds. Back in the Jam rying a laptop and a small sound system. days, heck, they even put out chapbooks. Miller drives up from Briceland for these They’ve had low turnouts, lately, but it’ll sessions, now that the one in his town has pick up. shut down. Vaughn comes from Valley Actually, age and turnout notwithstandWest, and Haiku from Blue Lake. Vaughn is ing, maybe these two spoken word scenes 57. Miller is 62. Haiku says only that he is in are not so different from each other. Each his early 60s. Vaughn and Haiku tease Miller resonates with energy — and with enthusifor being so high-tech. asm for a live audience. For the catharsis of “I’m a handwriter,” says Vaughn. “And reading aloud, says Vaughn. For the chance Joshua, he just memorizes his.” to watch listeners’ faces to learn if your Nobody else shows up, so the men poem is working the way you want it to, says ignore the sound system and a nearby Miller. For undivided attention, says Hart. lectern and sit around the long, gleaming “Other open mics I’ve gone to, at cofwood table, taking turns reading or reciting fee shops, people don’t listen,” Hart says. their material. A constant racket of dishes, “Some people are there just to drink their chatter and music rises into their space coffee, and they’re reading the newspaper from the restaurant and kitchen in another and wishing you would just shut up. At part of the storehouse. The men power Robert Goodman’s, we sort of take it over. through it, and as the next two hours pass And when someone’s speaking, everyone they chat less and read more, moving faster else shuts up.”’ l and faster from piece to piece, as if all time The spoken word open mic at Robert were running out, not just this evening’s, Goodman Wines happens every other and they may never get to read to an audiMonday night (the next one is June 11). ence again. Poets on the Plaza’s open mic happens Vaughn’s pieces range from rhythmic on the second Monday of the month (the sermons to narratives about raising kids next one is June 11). Both start at 8 p.m. in a college town. Haiku’s are pithy, like messages from the birds or the trees or, continued on next page northcoastjournal.com • North Coast Journal • Thursday, May 31, 2012

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Take It to The Bridge By Andrew Goff

ome on in! Stringed instruments, white Christmas lights and eager musicians line the walls in The Bridge’s tucked away “Pickin’ Parlor.” I’d just finished bangin’ out the I-IV-V chords to Jimi Hendrix’s “Red House” on the Fernbridge restaurant’s old corner wall piano, while tall, lanky George helmed the lead vocal/guitar duties. Unlike the famous Are You Experienced? version, this rendition included auxiliary acoustic guitars, mandolins and a ukulele courtesy of the gathered musicians — lots of varying strum patterns and notes competing with each other. But, in the spirit of the night, no one seemed to mind. Tuesday nights at The Bridge are open jams. The stakes are a little lower than at an open mic, where most performers have to endure the judging eyes of other musicians all by their lonesome. Not so on jam nights. Not confident with your pickin’? Just play quietly. Someone (guaranteed) will fill in that space. I’ve dabbled in both worlds. Each has offered moments of musical/spiritual fulfillment. At other times, “Why the hell am I doing this?” screamed from within. Both require an offering. What you philosophically seek from music — acceptance, fame, camaraderie — may determine where you best fit in. In music, as in life, it takes a healthy level of confidence/assholeishness to stand in front of a room and declare through action, “Yeah, you should really listen to just me now. I’m really good.” In a turn-taking open mic setting, I control my destiny. Every sound produced from the stage — or corner of the room, as is often the case — is coming from me. If I’ve got “it,” that will be apparent. If I suck, my suckage will fully register. Conversely, in an open jam setting, I might occasionally find myself at the mercy of that guy who thinks he’s an ‘80s shred metal guitar hero — despite the fact that I wanted to play cool jazz. Luckily, that problem tends to work itself out. When you’re painting aggressively on other people’s

right George and Deb sing it out. below Musicians young and old gather weekly at The Bridge photoS by ANDREW GOFF

canvases, they tend to speak up more quickly than if you’re just Pollocking at the next table. Gotta be a team player. Playing music with people of varying ability also forces performers to check their ambitions in the interest of everyone’s good time. The same musical confidence that might help me at an open mic could lead to a social and musical train wreck when I’m supposed to be an equal member of the jam squad. Just because I know all the numerous chord changes and timing intricacies in “Tiny Dancer” doesn’t mean that I should force it on the team. Best to trot out “Hoochie Coochie Man.” Three chords. Way easy. In short, open mics present a higher potential for artistry to be displayed (no, trust me, sometimes it totally happens!) whereas open jams foster community. The Bridge peddles the latter. While 10 passionately attacked instruments might not always find the same song, there is other music happening in the room. My night there was one long, strummed hug. It had been quite a while since I’d been to either an open mic or an open jam when I ventured into Deb Woods’ and Steve Sterbeck’s place earlier this month. It felt uncomfortably good. On open mic nights, Woods’ enthusiasm for music and community explodes all over you from the moment you step in the door. “It’s almost like a train, or a whirlwind that you gotta jump on. You feel it. And it

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whips around all night,” Woods says of the weekly magic of open jams. She is white-haired, bespectacled, and pure influential energy. Throughout the evening, whether Woods was offering me beans and cornbread or suggesting I play a song, I wasn’t about to say “no.” “Don’t the beautiful things make life worthwhile?” she philosophizes, smiling ginormously. “We’re all brought closer because of these boxes with strings.” I get sucked into the vortex. On this night, about 10-15 amateur soundsmiths float in. Everyone is encouraged to lead a song at one point or another. Digging through my repertoire for songs that seemed appropriate, I fall back on some trustworthy Springsteen, Creedence and Beatles “everyone-knowsthat-one”s. “You’re wonderful!” Woods would tell the band after each song. “Do another!” You have to get past the cacophonous exterior to find The Bridge’s harmonious inner sanctuary. Since last year, the former Fernbridge Market has been encased in a blaring American flag paint job created, in part, as protest over its nearly nine-month closure by the county’s Division of Environmental Health (“Queasy Eats,” May 12, 2011). Woods’ husband Sterbeck said the closure devastated the business. “I still might not be able to stay open long,” he said. “We had to borrow money and use all our life savings just to stay here.” When The Bridge was closed, the couple still opened the doors for weekly jam sessions,

inviting the musicians to bring potluck style dishes. “They couldn’t stop us from jammin’,” Sterbeck said. “We always kept the spirit.” Even political hopefuls have recognized that the Bridge’s spirit draws a crowd. On the same night I jammed out “Nights in White Satin” with the impromptu band, 1st District supervisorial candidate Annette De Modena sat listening. For her patience, she was rewarded with the opportunity to make a brief stump speech. “I ask you for your vote on June 5 because I am the smartest one running,” she said in part. De Modena, recognizing me, began to list things I could tell my editor. She was, to say the least, displeased with recent Journal coverage that she felt slighted her. Woods quickly tried to bring the focus of the evening back. “OK, you’ve got to let it go now,” she said. “We’re not political.” As the night wore on and that evening’s never-to-be-heard-again band gradually lost members, the song selections became more restrained, somber and spiritually tinged. Having served adequate tours on guitar and piano, I moved on to the drum kit. (Another sure sign that this is a welcoming environment. I’m not a drummer, and I am not that good). “You wanna end with ‘Wagon Wheel’?” Woods asked her two fellow remaining noise makers. Ah! The Bob Dylan semi-composed song, later made famous by Old Crow Medicine Show, that has taken on the mantle of Humboldt County’s own personal “Freebird” and has closed out countless musical events. Simple chords. Singable chorus. Everyone knows it. Everybody wins. But, of course, we’d already done it (at least) once that night. So Woods suggested that the only other strummer left standing do a song he wrote about the Fernbridge scene called “Down at The Bridge.” His name is Stfn. Yes, he spelled it for me. (“I just decided I didn’t like vowels,” Stfn said.) While I brushed the snare and high-hat, he and Woods began to play and sing: Down at The Bridge, it’s easier than skippin’ stones Down at The Bridge, they really make you feel at home. l

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GET OUT! southern coast, South Africa, and parts of Northern Europe).” We have more than 40 major groups of plants and animals present along our rocky shores. Like so many things in life, we can experience tide pools at different levels. Superficially, these pools can be appreciated for their extraordinary beauty with the greens of anemone, the rich purples, reds, and oranges of sea stars (less correctly known as starfish), the colonies of California mussels, the leaf barnacle armies and the waving fronds of kelp and seaweed. Look a little closer and you may notice a sculpin trapped in the pool or a crab tucked safely away under a rock. Rub your finger across Sea stars, anemones and mussels exposed at low tide. photo by rees hughes the sticky surface of the tentacles of an anemone. Luffenholz Beach near Camel Rock offers a great introduction for families with younger children (although it usually is an adventure getting down to the beach). There the sandy beach makes access to pools Date Time Max. Low Tide relatively easy Friday, June 1 3:43 a.m. -0.4 feet and the waves are tempered Saturday, June 2 4:35 a.m. -1.2 feet by the offshore Sunday, June 3 5:25 a.m. -1.8 feet rocks. When I shared a draft of Monday, June 4 6:14 a.m. -2.2 feet this article with Tuesday, June 5 7:02 a.m. -2.3 feet several seasoned parents, they Wednesday, June 6 7:50 a.m. -2.1 feet suggested that I By Rees Hughes Thursday, June 7 8:38 a.m. -1.7 feet remind families outdoors@northcoastjournal.com to leave a set of Friday, June 8 9:25 a.m. -1.2 feet dry clothes in the Saturday, June 9 10:13 a.m. -0.5 feet car for each child ide pools contain mysterious (and each child at Minus tides refer to the extent to which low worlds, where all the beauty of heart). How could tides drop below the mean low water level. Source: NOaa.gov the sea is subtly suggested and I forget! portrayed in miniature.” If you are — Rachel Carson prepared to get a little more Thanks to the summer solstice and the serious, consider heading for Indian Beach informed by children’s books like Harry by full moon, the sea will reveal often-hidden just south of Trinidad or Palmer’s Point in the Sea (Harry was a well-traveled dog), secrets in early June, with a string of nine Patrick’s Point State Park. In these settings The True Book of Pebbles and Shells (I now “minus tides” that include the lowest tides you will make your way out through rocks wonder if the Untrue Book would have of the year. So it’s time to get together covered with kelp, footing is precarious been more interesting), and that classic The your rubber boots (optional), buckets and you will need to take care not to turn Whales Go By. Clearly the pre-SpongeBob (optional), nets (optional) and guidebooks your back on the ocean. It is nice to tag SquarePants era. So when I moved to the (optional) and head to the ocean for some along with someone who knows what West Coast more than three decades ago, I tide pooling. This is an opportunity to to look for. My nephew, Robin, with the quickly fell in love with what I really found experience an intertidal zone that, for most marine biology degree, showed us delicate on our beaches, along our rocky coastline, of the year, usually remains covered by a feather dusters, translucent shrimp and and in our tide pools. Since then, I have protective layer of ocean water. colorful nudibranchs with names like the regularly been called by the siren song of I grew up in southeast Kansas, just about “sea clown” and the “elegant eolid.” My the low tide. as far from the ocean as you could live in personal favorites are the chitons, espeMilt Boyd, Humboldt State emeritus the United States. “Salt water” was what cially the leathery gumboot chiton. On professor of zoology, told me that because I called the mineral-laden drinking water another trip I went with Milt, who found of the unique confluence of tides, climate some of the small nearby towns produced so much animal life on the underside of and upwelling, the North Coast has “some from their wells. And I’m old enough that the seaweeds and kelp exposed by the low of the best tide pools in the world (commy early perception of marine life was tide that I really began to grasp just how parable to those in New Zealand, Chile’s

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much there was yet to be learned. The shallow edge of the sea in temperate latitudes like the North Coast (and most of the other places on Milt’s “best of” list) is one of the best habitats for plant growth. According to the Audubon Society, “it has been estimated that the large marine algae and sea grasses growing in a narrow belt on only 5 percent of the earth’s surface represent over one-third of the ocean’s productivity.” Giant kelp grows as much as 18 inches or more each day, faster than any other plant known. I’ve been content to buy my seaweed at the store, but some people will take advantage of the low tides to harvest kombu, nori, sea palm and more. The Ocean Harvest Sea Vegetable Company sponsors a Seaweed Safari Retreat on the Mendocino Coast, June 23-25, if you really want to get serious. Keep in mind that these minus tides are periods of considerable stress for many intertidal creatures. Be very careful when moving (and replacing) rocks. If you do touch an animal, wet your hands first and touch gently. Touching animals with dry fingers can damage their delicate surfaces. Most will die if pried from the rocks, and all of them need the oxygen from seawater to breathe. Take nothing from tide pools and always return marine animals exactly as you found them, because many are so specialized that they may not survive in a location even a few feet away. As SpongeBob reminds us, “Excuse me, sir, but you’re sitting on my body, which is also my face.” Some of the tide pooling sites in central and southern California have suffered so much from the impact of visitors that raised wooden walkways have been constructed in a last ditch effort to revive intertidal habitats. All this being said, the best tide poolers are those not afraid to get their hands wet and pick up some rocks (crabs like to hide under rocks). We found an octopus in a tide pool near Baker Beach when we moved a few rocks. If all of this feels overwhelming, there is always the potential of a visit to the touch tank at the HSU Marine Lab in Trinidad. Hold an urchin, tickle an anemone or admire the aptly named leather star. You may need to set the alarm to really take full advantage of these minus tides. And, I often need to bribe my daughters with the promise of breakfast in Trinidad afterwards. But take it from this Kansas boy, it is worth traveling 1,500 miles to experience our tide pools. Thank goodness you don’t have too. 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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Back to the Landscape By Bob Doran

sk longtime Humboldt residents why they live here, and chances are they’ll mention the beauty of this place, the forests, farmlands and beaches, the streams and rivers running from the mountains to the sea. That love of nature is reflected in our vibrant art scene. You’ll see it full force this weekend if you take a North Coast Open Studios tour, or attend Saturday night’s Arts Alive! in Eureka. Particularly if you go see The Humboldt School of Landscape Painting exhibition at the Morris Graves Museum of Art. Arcata watercolorist Alan Sanborn put the show together, inspired by the wealth of local landscape painters with a common vision. “All the artists involved share, in one way or another, the same goal: to express their reverence for the natural beauty of the place they have chosen to call home,” he said, defining this Humboldt “school.” In the beginning, he had a group of 10 landscape artists in mind; he asked them who else should be invited. The field grew to 19 from all over the county, with one ringer, George Van Hook, who now lives and works on the East Coast. Sanborn sees Van Hook as one of the fathers of the Humboldt School, along with Jim McVicker, both among

the first to revive plein air work locally. In Sanborn’s version of Humboldt art history, the plein air scene took hold at a time when “the university art scene had grown in new directions with the addition of back-to-the-landers — it was a hippie artsy time. And the landscapes here are just beautiful,” he said, referring to the vistas as much as the paintings. Sanborn asked participating artists to contribute two landscapes they saw as their best work. He wasn’t too specific. He accepted work that might stretch the definition of landscape, for example Alicia Treadway’s bold oil, “Red Canoes and Other Stories,” where a river scene is inhabited by boats and a woman in blue. One of Sanborn’s own watercolors, “Neukom’s Plow,” is really a portrait of a farm implement, but he says the orchard and fog-shrouded mountains behind make it a landscape. The resulting show is multi-faceted, displaying the range of artists working here and the wide variety in our landscape. A panoramic seascape by Ken Jarvela grabs your attention as you enter the room. It fits right in with a bucolic vista by McVicker and the impressionist work of artists like Van Hook, Randy Spicer, Lisa Marie Waters and Terry Oates. Why this work, and why here? It’s simple for McVicker, who says, “The reason I paint here is the same reason I live here.” His wife, Terry Oates, completes that thought, saying, “I love to paint the

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Humboldt landscape because our environment is dramatically varied, beautiful and mysterious.” You get a sense of that mystery and beauty in the paintings they chose: for Oates it was two oils reminiscent of Monet, showing the way light falls on the Mad River. Along with a more typical pastoral view, McVicker chose a subtly dramatic scene, an orchard on a rainy day, the sky streaked by a rainbow. Says Jarvela, one of several painters in the show born and raised here, “The variety of weather, geology, flora and fauna is always inspiring and is the main reason I became a landscape painter. Every region has its unique beauty, but Humboldt County is special.” Dolores Terry found that beauty in a gorgeous piece that shows the light filtering through mossy trees on a trail to a Trinidad beach. Steve Porter saw it in a crashing wave. For Leslie Reid, it was the play of light on water riffling over river rocks. Judy Evenson saw it in the rock face of the cliff behind a favorite swimming hole. Another Humboldt native, Eric Fidjeland, says he finds himself “drawn to painting scenes that reflect a sense of tranquility, of finding beauty in unexpected places, indoor or outdoor.” His watercolor of a field scattered with pumpkins shows his fascination with light and its subtleties. Plein air painter John Crater says he seeks “that thrill of a new stretch of coun-

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try or an ocean coast, the way the sunlight rakes across it in the morning and the evening — that’s what I’m trying to catch.” He does so in bold strokes of color that capture a view of the rocky ocean through a stand of alders. Stock Schlueter has a theory about why local landscapes have a different look: “There is a quality of light here in Humboldt County that is a result of the amount of moisture in the air. Like tiny prisms, it’s always refracting the light, changing it on a daily, and even hourly basis.” For Schlueter, the work is about telling the story of why we live here, “and how fantastic it is just to be able to see the wonder and beauty of the world. The rich colors of the sunrise and the somber tones of the human condition all merge into a single tapestry of tone and design. I grew up here, and I never tire of the beauty of this place.” The Humboldt School of Landscape Painting show runs through June 23 in the William Thonson Gallery at the Morris Grave Museum of Art. Saturday’s Arts Alive! reception also will mark the closing of the Redwood Art Association’s 54th Annual Spring Juried Exhibition, another opportunity to experience Humboldt beauty through the eyes of local artists. l

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18b. MANTOVA’S TWO STREET MUSIC 124 Second St. Pau Hana, Taste of the Pacific Review, dancing and ukulele playing. 18c. THE BLACK FAUN GALLERY 120 Second St. Paul Fukunaga, paper and reed sculpture; Amanda Wilson, mixed media paintings. 19. STEVE AND DAVE’S First and C streets. Marni Schneider, photography; Dr. Squid, performing. 19a. REDWOOD CURTAIN 220 First St. Gary Bloomfield, nature photography; John David Young Trio, performing. 20. CHAPALA CAFE 201 Second St. Traditional Southwest artists’ prints. 20a. ACCENT STYLING GALLERY 219 Second St. Main in White, performing. 20b. GOOD RELATIONS 223 Second St. Patricia McGeen, Ooh La La!, photography. 21a. NORTH COAST KNITTERY 320 Second St. Chris Wisener, photography. 22. ROMAN GABRIEL SCULPTURE GARDEN Humboldt Bay Brass Quintet, performing. 22a. RUSTIC WEST TRADING CO. 339 Second St. Paula Hamon, clay works; Debi Paladino, fabric bags; Amy 33 Simon, beeswax candles; Norm Leverett, leather works. 23. CIARA’S IRISH SHOP 334 Second St.

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continued from page 26 36a. EUREKA BOOKS 426 Second St. Michael Kauffmann, signing copies of Conifer Country. 37. SHORELINES GALLERY 434 Second St. Amber Jones, Copper Turtles. 38. MANY HANDS GALLERY 438 Second St. Lunel Haysmer, Assemblage Art, Phil Haysmer, redwood art. 39. TALISMAN BEADS 214 F St. Merry Coor and Naomi Rose, handmade glass beads, live bead making in the window. 40. SASAFRASS 226 F St. 40a. ALIROSE 229 F St. Justine Levy, jewelry artist. 40b. THE WINE SPOT 234 F St. 40c. THE RITZ Third and F streets. 41. OLD TOWN JEWELERS 311 F St. Matt Niesen, Travel, Fun and Flowers, photos. 42. COCO & CUVEE 531 Third St. Steven Schmidt. 43. DANNILYNN’S SHOE BOUTIQUE 527 Third St. Athina Lavaridis and Arcata High art students; live window dancing. 43a. DISCOVERY MUSEUM Corner of F and Third streets. Kids Alive Program Drop off 5:30-8:00; call for reservations 443-9694. 44. AMERICAN INDIAN ART GALLERY 241 F St. David Arwood II, Native American jewelry. 44a. OLD TOWN ART GALLERY 233 F St. Redwood Camera Club. 44b. HUMBOLDT BAY COFFEE COMPANY 526 Opera Alley. Visitor Center Open House Party. Cory Goldman, banjo, performing. 45. BON BONIERE 215 F St. Caitlin Fowler, charcoal and pastels; Dale Winget, guitar/vocalist, performing. continued on next page

PAINTING BY JULIA BEDNAR

Trinidad Art Night Friday, June 1, 6-9 p.m. TRINIDAD EAST Forbes and Associates 361 Main St. Featuring Barbara Wright Mosaics and Fused Glass Jewelry. Saunder’s Park. Fireshow by Circus of the Elements at 8:45 p.m. Ocean Grove 480 Patricks Point Drive. Ras Melbourne with the Survival Band, and the IRM Band with Sam. $5. 9 p.m. Oshun Yoga 343 Main St. Jeff Stanley and the students of Trinidad Elementary; a yoga class w/ live music by DJ Gobbi 5:30-6:30 p.m. Salty’s 332 Main St. Dugg, vibrant paintingsl Music by Joe Garceau with Jerry Thompson from 6-7:30 p.m. Trinidad Museum 400 Janis Court at Patricks Point Drive. Acoustic bluesy folk music with Laura Hennings. Trinidad Trading Company 460 Main St. Missy Hopper, driftwood art; Humboldt Homemade Meals, food samples; Original songs by Tim Breed. WindanSea 410 Main St. Jim Welsh, wildlife and western art. TRINIDAD WEST Beachcomber 363 Trinity St. Martin Wood, photography; vocal/guitar music by JD Jeffries. Martha and Mary Episcopal Church. Alena Hrabcakova. Trinidad B&B 560 Edwards St. Sam Lundeen; classical harp music performed by Howdy Emmerson. Trinidad Eatery Corner of Parker and Trinity streets. Betty Mitchell, plein air artist; Douglas Beck, wood carving; music by For Folk Sake. Moonstone Crossing 529 Trinity St. Sam, Angela Djorn and Gairdt Lundeen. Trinidad Art Gallery 490 Trinity St. Ned Simmon, art; music by Todd Krider. Trinidad Massage and Spa 529 Trinity St. Catalina Ruiz, limited edition prints; Chair massage tune-ups. Trinidad School 300 Trinity St. Student music. Town Hall 409 Trinity St. Wendy Carney, photography; Midori Glass, hand-blown glass and jewelry. Music by Wama and Joe Garceau with Jerry Thompson. THROUGHOUT TRINIDAD Redwood Express Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, $8 adults/$5 Children ●

LOS BAGELS TRUCHAS GALLERY PRESENTS A GROUP SHOW FEATURING THREE LOCAL REPRESENTATIONAL ARTISTS FOR JUNE AND JULY: KAREN CHASE FRAZEE, MARY LOUISE ANDERSON AND JULIA BEDNAR, WHO SAYS THAT CREATING ART HAS BEEN PART OF HER LIFE SINCE SHE WAS A SMALL CHILD GROWING UP IN RURAL ALASKA WITH WILD NATURE AS HER PLAYGROUND. PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR, OIL AND ACRYLICS, BEDNAR IS ACTIVE IN SEVERAL ART GROUPS: THE REPRESENTATIONAL ART LEAGUE, THE HUMBOLDT ARTS COUNCIL AND THE REDWOOD ART ASSOCIATION, WHERE SHE SERVES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

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continued from previous page 45a. CODY GALLERY 213 F St. 46. OLD TOWN COFFEE and CHOCOLATES 211 F St. Aaron Nutting, mixed media; Jim Lahman Band, performing. 47. OLD TOWN ANTIQUE LIGHTING Corner of Second and F streets. Jan Warner, Garden Flowers, quilted original wall hangings; Wynsome Winds, flute duets by Joyce Carter and Mary Harper. 48. HOLLYGOLIGHTLY 514 Second St. Floral paintings. 48a. OBERON GRILL 516 Second St. Historic photographs of Old Eureka from Historical Society. 49. LINEN CLOSET 127 F St. 49a. TESORI 525 Second St. Donna Kyle, beaded jewelry; Michael Roland, acrylic seascape paintings; Ashley Sutherland, Industrial/ Seascapes. 50. HIMALYAN RUG TRADER 529 Second St. 51. LUCIDITY 531 Second St. 52. BUHNE ART STUDIOS 207 G St.: Studio 106: Yuma Lynch, mixed media and landscape paintings; Studio 109: Fran Kuta; Studio 206: Rob Hampson; Studio 333: Robert Busch III, landscapes and oil paintings. 53. PARASOL ARTS 211 G St. Garden plates, Watch Us Grow. 54. PIANTE 620 Second St. Featuring work from Empire Squared. 55. DELIGHTFUL EYE PHOTOGRAPHY 622 Second St. Scott and Jennifer Wilson, landscape, portraits and weddings photography. 55a. SMUG’S PIZZA 626 Second St. Brandon Garland, pen and ink. 56. AVALON Third and G streets. 56a. ORIGIN DESIGN LAB 621 Third St. Mari Shroeder, quilts made from upcycled clothing. 57. STUDIO S 717 Third St. Redwood Empire Quilters show. 58. BIGFOOT COMPUTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHY TOO… 905 Third St. Annual YART Sale, miscellaneous artists; teaching photo shop on the hour and hosting a photo contest at 8 p.m. 59. ADORNI CENTER 1011 Waterfront Drive. Marilyn Barnes, oil paintings; Lorna Brown, acrylic paintings. ●

THE JUNE ARTS ALIVE! EXHIBIT AT THE INK ANNEX IS A “VEGGIE MANDALA GARDEN,” A COLLECTION OF VEGETABLE THEMED ART CURATED BY SILKSCREEN ARTIST HOLLY KREB, WHO IS ALSO CO-OWNER OF FLOOD PLAIN PRODUCE. KREB INVITED LOCAL ARTISTS TO CONTRIBUTE WORK IN THE MEDIUM OF THEIR CHOICE TO BE SOLD AS A BENEFIT FOR FOOD FOR PEOPLE, THE FOOD BANK FOR HUMBOLDT COUNTY.

Garberville Arts Alive Friday, June 1, 5:30 p.m. Garberville downtown. Local businesses featuring talented local artists. 923-4789. Stonery. Diane Mendes. Physical Graffiti Tattoo. Kyle Danley. Madrone Reality. Laura Phillips. Smoking Caterpillar Glass and Gifts. Various glass artists. House of Burgess. Susan Middleton. Flavors. Brian Allison. Sweet Grass. Jewelry from around the world. Hemp Connection. Garden art. Humboldt Hunnies. Sarah and Alicia. King Range Books. Ray Raphael signing from 5:30-7 p.m. Garberville Thrift Shop. Used items. Roberto’s Humboldt Ts. Various artists. Hops for Humboldt/Chamber. Bounce House in the Ray’s Parking Lot. Umpqua. Erin Freeman Photography. North Valley Bank. Little Redwoods Preschool. Blue Moon. Non-essential imports Miranda’s Rescue Thrift Store. Youth Artist Debut, Kurstin T Paris and Hollin Paris. The Bootleg. Eel River Café. Jennifer McCarthy, jewelry. Lil’ Sprouts Boutique. Lucus Costello, photography. Jacob Garber Square. Schools Foundation Bake Sale. ●

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Avenue Q Corners North Coast Rep By William S. Kowinski williamkowinski@northcoastjournal.com

venue Q, a much-praised 2003 musical that’s still running in Manhattan, is currently onstage at North Coast Repertory Theatre in Eureka with a superior production. The individual singing and acting is flawless. The group singing, thanks to musical director Molly Severdia, is excellent. Kudos as well to director, costume, video and puppet designer Rae Robison, to Calder Johnson’s set, and to Jennifer Trustem and Megan Johnson for the construction of the elaborate puppets. The packed opening night house (which appeared to be younger on average than the usual audience) cheered and laughed frequently. The story is set on Avenue Q in New York City, a version of Sesame Street, but populated largely by former college students in their early 20s who can’t find good jobs, purpose or partners. Some of them are puppets, and some of those look suspiciously like familiar Muppet characters. Principal roles are played by Alex Moore, Keili Simmons Marble, Luke Sikora, Tina Toomata, Clayton Cook, Evan Needham, Lindsay G. Reiss, Dmitry Tokarsky and Megan Johnson, with supporting roles played by JuanCarlos Contreras, Tyler Elwell, Shea King, Reen Kay Savage and Sara Parsons Scibetta. The orchestrations and arrangements by Stephen Oremus, and the orchestra of Laura Welch, Jonathan Webster, Michael Lewis, Riley McFarland and Amber Grimes supported unobtrusively and well. Avenue Q is a High Concept musical, and the concept is this: filthy muppets. Muppets who curse, proclaim “politically incorrect” sentiments and have sex on stage. The simple pop music and lyrics (by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx) also mimic the Sesame Street style, though more in the direction of South Park. Despite being in their 20s, few of the good-hearted sit-comical characters seem much beyond a pre-school level of maturity. How funny you find this depends on whether it seems funny to you at all, or whether it seems funny to you for more than two hours. Some potential audience members might be offended by the language and the goingson. I wasn’t. (There is a sanitized version for

The Cast of Avenue Q. courtesy of NCRT high schools. This isn’t it.) The insistently saccharine music and obvious lyrics did eventually threaten my sanity, but Andrew Lloyd Webber fans may find them bracing. The book by Jeff Whitty is a whit witty, a fast-paced mashup of the corny with almostin-your-face aggressiveness, but without the integrity of a fable. Beyond the joke of the concept, its function is forming the story into something like “Revenge of the Sesame Street Generation.” Because apparently, adult life is not actually like Sesame Street. Who would have guessed? The themes that may resonate with generations of college graduates are there in the song titles: “What Do You Do with a B.A. in English?” “It Sucks to Be Me,” “Purpose.” The identity crisis of a gay character in New York seems a bit historical now, but otherwise the referents remain ruefully relevant. (Portions of the previous sentence were brought to you by the letter “R.”) The sense of dislocation after college, of not seeing a path to a place in society commensurate with your dreams, and the resulting pain and confusion, are real, repeated and important. But there is a line between satirizing and trivializing. Even given the illusions we may all absorb from popular culture, you might wonder what anybody is actually learning or teaching in college if graduates are as devoid of inner resources as these characters. They muddle winsomely through romantic, identity and vocational problems, with the obligatory crisis at the first act curtain, and a quickly contrived happy ending. And a message in a final song, the wisdom of which by then may seem as cynically sentimental as much of what preceded it. The actual irony might be that much of Sesame Street itself is funnier, smarter, more sophisticated and more musical than the raw material of this show. Again, the actors make these characters likeable, the puppets are cute, and the show zips along. Some —probably many — may find Avenue Q to be a delightfully ironic and insightful musical cartoon, which in its own perversely silly way is daringly realistic. Nothing wrong with that. Others may find

it to be funny, charming or perceptive here and there, but so carelessly cynical and manipulative, so confidently, numbingly and soul-crushingly shallow that despite (or because of) such talent and heartfelt effort, the cumulative effect over hours is alienating and depressing. I am one — maybe the only one — of those others. Avenue Q plays at NCRT on Fridays and Saturdays through June 23, with Sunday matinees on June 3, 10, 17, and a Thursday evening performance on June 21. “This production contains adult language,” not to mention

“adult situations” involving puppets.

Coming Up:

Humboldt Light Opera Company presents selections from five musicals in the second annual KidCo Revuesical on Saturday, June 2 at 7 p.m. in the Van Duzer Theatre at HSU. Students range from age 3 to graduating high school seniors. KidCo is directed by Cindy Cress, and its Production Workshop is directed by Carol Ryder and James Gadd, with choreography by Melissa Trauth. More information: 445-4310, or email kidco@hloc.org. l

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he name Lazer Sword might make you think of Star Wars light sabers, but that’s not what the electronica duo Antaeus Roy and Bryant Rutledge had in mind when they formed their musical partnership back in 2006. “It is a geeky thing, but it has nothing to do with Star Wars,” said Roy, skyping in from somewhere on the road. “There’s a pre-set on the Kaoss Pad with that name — it sounded cool and weird and memorable, so we used it.” He admits however, that his parents took his middle name, Lando, from the Star Wars character Lando Calrissian — his nickname is Lando Kal. He definitely has geek roots. “But I am not a Star Wars geek,” he insists. He’s more of a beat geek: He and Rutledge became friends while working at XLR8R, a San Francisco-based music mag focused on electronica and underground hip hop. “We started with a shared love of music. We had a lot of the same kind of interests —

stuff like prog rock and French synthesizer music, and the same ways of making our own music,” he said. They both, for example, used a Kaoss Pad — a keypad sampler/midi controller. “At first most of [our music] came from hip hop, R&B and jazzy stuff, but it morphed into more electronic stuff.” Their way of working together evolved, too. Neither lives in S.F. at this point: Rutledge is based in L.A., Roy in Berlin. Collaboration involves a lot of file sharing via Dropbox, and they spend a lot of time in airports and on airplanes. While their sound has evolved, they still relied on samplers and drum machines to make their latest record, Memory. “With the album we’re trying to stay true to ourselves — it’s as choppy and programmed as our previous efforts,” said Roy. “Even though it’s an album, we wanted it to flow like a jam session, with beats added in here and there. We wanted to put a bit more soul into it.” It’s soulful, yes, but it’s still music that

fills dance floors, as you’ll see Saturday night when World Famous presents Lazer Sword at the Jambalaya with opening sets by Comma, CaCaO and Dojo. Following up on a tour with Lost in the Trees that brought them here recently, Seattle’s Poor Moon returns to Arcata Thursday, this time headlining a show at the Jambalaya. This is the alt. Americana outfit with Fleet Foxes bassist Christian Wargo switching to lead guitar, working with Foxes keyboardist/mandolinist Casey Wescott and brothers Ian and Peter Murray. The project, named for Wargo’s favorite Canned Heat song, came together a few years ago via the Internet (more file sharing), while Wargo and Wescott were touring in support of the Fleet Foxes’ first record and the Murray brothers were in the Bay Area. Poor Moon is spending the summer touring behind a new album, Illusion, just out on Sub Pop, a record that sounds a lot like that first Foxes album (and that’s a good thing). Bluesy alt. Americana songwriter Crosby Tyler is up from L.A. for a bunch of shows. Tuesday he’s at Mad River Brewing. Wednesday he’s at Redwood Yogurt first, then at The Local later for a show with Gunsafe. Next Thursday, June 7, he’s at Lil’ Red Lion (again with Gunsafe). He heads east next Friday for a show in Hawkins Bar at Simon Legree’s. Then, next Saturday, he ends his Humboldt sojourn with a gig at Central Station. Yes, he’s on the road with a new CD. He waxes poetic about it at CrosbyTyler.com writing, “We are always fighting the hard and difficult obstacles that beleaguer our aspirations and raid it with an easy fix. Do it the fast and cheapest way, or stuff ourselves in some vice and addiction. Let’s just live life the hardest. I guess that’s the American spirit. ...It’s not getting any easier, economy on the skids, dollar slipping in value, inflation, and it’s tougher and tougher to make what we used to make, a buck. There’s only one reason for my new release Lectric Prayer — it’s to raise spirits. A spirit of belief, a spirit of I can, a spirit of I will, a spirit of I must. I’m a living example of it.” Still more alt. Americana: Seattle’s Buffalo Stagecoach makes a stop at Six Rivers Saturday, offering what’s described as “charcoal-grilled roots rock covering a sonic landscape that crosses mountains, streams, railroad tracks, and occupies a stool at a tavern or two along the way.” The Redwood Jazz Alliance wrapped up its latest season in April, but the jazz lovers can’t resist good music so they’re doing a postseason show Wednesday, June 6, at the Graves Museum with the New York-based baritone saxophonist Claire Daly and her quartet. Daly is a critics’ favorite, six-time winner in Down-

Beat’s “Talent Deserving Wider Recognition” category and the recipient of the Jazz Journalists Association’s “Baritone Sax of the Year” award. She is working on material for a record of Thelonious Monk tunes to be recorded at the end of this West Coast tour. Both the tour and the album are supported by Fort Bragg’s North Coast Brewing Company, craft brewers who, among other things, have been underwriting the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, the Monterey and S.F. jazz festivals and RJA, using proceeds from their (dark and excellent) Brother Thelonious Belgian Style Abbey Ale. Placebo is back in action at the Ink Annex Friday night with an early (7 p.m.) all ages show featuring four touring bands, in this order: Arizona ska-punk by Drinking Water, hardcore punk/ska by Violation from the Bay Area and two Seattle hardcore/stoner rock bands, Grenades and Smooth Sailing. Because of neighbor issues it all has to end by 10, so don’t lag. Arts Alive! Caps off an arty Saturday, what with North Coast Open Studios the same day (and Sunday, and next weekend). The Works will have a jazz combo for AA! Stop by and say hello to new owner Bandon Wayne (whose alter Ego DJ Zephyr spins hip hop records with DJ Red later that night at Humboldt Brews). The Works is also unveiling a new mural by one of my favorite Eureka artists, Gus Clark, with (of course) a music theme. It’s a lineup of portraits titled “Ten Heavy Dudes,” all of them icons: Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Charles Mingus, Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf, James Brown, Jim Morrison, John Coltrane and, by special request from Bandon, Nikki Sixx from Mötley Crüe. And don’t forget this is the Mateel’s big Summer Arts and Music Festival weekend at Benbow with scores of acts playing on four stages. Ska-funk pioneers Fishbone close the show Saturday; Zimbabwean chimurenga master Thomas Mapfumo and his Blacks Unlimited close on Sunday. Others to watch for: French klezmer band Kabbalah, Bay Area genre mashers Diego’s Umbrella, ska vets Monkey, the funky Stymie and The Pimp Jones Luv Orchestra, Flying Burritoish rockers I See Hawks in L.A., the new-agey Matt Eakle Band, folk party girls Shook Twins, locals Joanne Rand and Absynth Quintet, and former local Melody Walker, who will be playing with The Bucky Walters. That’s a helluva lot of great music and there’s plenty more. (Mateel.org has a full list, or try to find that guide that fell out of your Journal last week.) And there are dancers galore, any style you can think of. And art. And fun for the kids. And sunshine, the river and, most important, beautiful people. A very Humboldt affair. Be there. l

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MCKINLEYVILLE, THE TOWN WHERE HORSES (AND MULES) HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY, CELEBRATES PONY EXPRESS DAYS THIS WEEKEND. THURSDAY’S FIREMEN’S MUSTER NEAR RAY’S FOOD PLACE IS FOLLOWED BY FRIDAY NIGHT’S PONY EXPRESS DAYS DANCE AT BLUE LAKE CASINO WITH MUSIC BY MERV GEORGE. SATURDAY THERE’S THE PONY EXPRESS PARADE DOWN CENTRAL AVENUE AND A FESTIVAL IN PIERSON PARK WITH FOOD, CRAFTS, KIDS STUFF AND BLUEGRASS BY THE COMPOST MOUNTAIN BOYS. SUNDAY IS GYMKHANA DAY WITH HORSE COMPETITION IN THE RODEO ARENA ON KJER ROAD. PHOTO BY BOB DORAN

31 thursday EVENTS

Pony Express Days 2012. 5:30 p.m. McKinleyville Ray’s Food Place parking lot. Firemen’s Muster presented by the Arcata Volunteer Fire Department. 839-2449. Republican Art and Fine Things Auction and Dinner. 6 p.m. Blue Lake Casino. Humboldt County Republican Central Committee event with a steak dinner, local art auctioned by Brian Papstein and a speech by Rob Arkley. $25. 498-3101. KEET-TV’s Spring Auction. 6:30-11 p.m. Call in and bid on items that hundreds of local businesses have generously donated to support public television. www.keet. org. 445-0813.

THEATER

Acting for the Camera. 6 p.m. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. Three-day workshop taught by television veteran Howard Ritter. $100. 845-4772.

ART

Figure Drawing Group. 7-9 p.m. Cheri Blackerby Gallery, 272 C St., Eureka. In the courtyard. Weekly group. Live model. An Ink People DreamMaker project. 442-0309.

FOOD

Food for People Cooking Class. Noon-1 p.m. Eureka Co-op, Fourth and B streets. Recipes include food box items and seasonal produce, sponsored by Food for People. mwestersund@foodforpeople.com. 445-3166. CAFF Potluck. 6-8 p.m. Greenway Building, 1385 Eighth St., Arcata. Learn about Community Alliance with Family Farmers and enjoy good company, food and drink. 826-0233.

SPORTS

Humboldt Tri-Kids Triathlon. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Adventure’s Edge, 650 10th St., Arcata. Kids ages 7 to 18 swim, bike and run their way to the finish line. Register day of the race. www.trikids.com. 496-0257.

THE MATEEL COMMUNITY CENTER PRESENTS ITS 36TH ANNUAL SUMMER ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL ALL DAY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT BENBOW LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA. THE CELEBRATION OF HUMBOLDT ARTS AND CULTURE INCLUDES FINE ARTS, CRAFTS, FOOD, A KIDS ZONE AND UPWARDS OF 100 DIVERSE PERFORMANCES ON FOUR STAGES INCLUDING L.A.’S FUNKY, PUNKY SKA-ROCK BAND FISHBONE, WHO CLOSE THE SHOW SATURDAY NIGHT.

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EVENTS

Humboldt Crabs Opening Dinner. 6 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. Celebrate the 68th season of Crabs baseball, and meet the 2012 team the night before the season kicks off. $20/$15 ages 12 and under. www.humboldtcrabs.com. 826-2333. Trinidad Art Nights. 6-9 p.m. Downtown Trinidad. Multiple businesses and organizations participate and host local artists and live music. trinidadartnights.com. 677-3188. Pony Express Days Dance. 8 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino. Music by Merv George. Boot contest. $10. 839-2449.

THEATER

Avenue Q. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. Tony Award-winning musical comedy featuring Muppet-like puppets, music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. $18. ncrt.net. 442-6278. Joie de Vivre. 7 p.m. Gist Hall, HSU. Play with a circus setting performed by Union Street Charter School third through fifth graders. 825-9025.

MOVIES

The Usual Suspects. 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was to convince the world he didn’t exist. $5. arcatatheater. com. 822-1220.

LECTURE

Celebrating Life in Humboldt: Fortuna. 7 p.m. Fortuna Methodist Church. Local author/historian Jerry Rohde continues his series of regional history talks focusing

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LOCAL HISTORIAN, AUTHOR AND OCCASIONAL JOURNAL CONTRIBUTOR JERRY ROHDE PRESENTS THE NEXT IN HIS CELEBRATING LIFE IN HUMBOLDT SERIES, A SLIDE SHOW EXAMINATION OF THE TOWN OF FORTUNA, ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT FORTUNA METHODIST CHURCH. UNDATED PHOTO OF FORTUNA COURTESY OF THEHUMBOLDTPROJECT.ORG

on Fortuna and Rhonerville. 441-2700.

BOOKS

Conifer Country. 7 p.m. Northtown Books, 957 H St. Arcata. Michael Edward Kauffmann presents his new book, an innovative natural history and hiking guide using conifers as a lens to explore plant diversity in the Klamath Mountains. 822-2834 www.northtownbooks. com.

2 saturday EVENTS

36th Annual Summer Arts and Music Festival. 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Benbow Lake SRA, 1600 Highway 101. Celebration of Humboldt arts and culture with more than 100 diverse performances on four stages, over 150 handmade craft and food booths, fine arts and a kids zone. Saturday show includes Fishbone, Monkey, Joanne Rand. $15/$25 both days. Kids under 12 free. www.mateel.org. 923-3368. Arts Alive. 6-9 p.m. In and around Old Town, Eureka. Monthly celebration includes food, music and incredible art. 442-9054. Pony Express Days 2012. 11 a.m. Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Parade down Central Avenue starts at 11 a.m., followed by festival in Pierson Park from noon to 4 p.m. featuring a kids area, food, craft booths, beer gardens, horseshoe tournament and live music. $10. Elk River Access Area/Hiksari’ Trail Groundbreaking. 1-3 p.m. Foot of Truesdale Street, by Shamus T. Bones. The City of Eureka and Redwood Community Action

Agency host a celebration with a walking tour, refreshments and music by Gunsafe. www.NaturalResourcesServices.org/Hiksari. “One More Night” Fundraiser. 1 p.m.-9 a.m. Eureka Teen Center, 3015 J St. Form a team, get sponsored, and stay overnight in a real Red Cross shelter. Overnight event includes dinner, breakfast, games, prizes and testimonials from people who have responded to national disasters. philip.anderson@redcross.org. 443-4521.

THEATER

Avenue Q. 8 p.m. North Coast Rep. See June 1 listing. Joie de Vivre. 2 and 7 p.m. Gist Hall, HSU. See June 1 listing.

OUTDOORS

Clam Beach Plover Party. Noon-3 p.m. Clam Beach North Parking lot, Frontage Road, McKinleyville. Celebrate the arrival of western snowy plover breeding season. Learn about where plovers nest, what they eat, and how to share the beach with nesting birds. Treats, fun and prizes for all ages. www.friendsofthedunes. org. 444-1397. National Learn to Row Day. 8 a.m. Call for location. Humboldt Bay Rowing Association offers free rowing instruction. Pre-registration is required. hbra.org. 443-0170. Open Gardens. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Gardens, College of the Redwoods, Eureka. Roam the 44acre fully fenced property. $5. www.hbgf.org. 442-5139. Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at Pacific Union School, 3001 Janes Road, Arcata. Tour of the Lanphere Dunes with a trained naturalist. 444-1397. Guided King Range Hike. 10 a.m. King Range Project Office, 768 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn. BLM and Lost Coast Interpretive Association hike focusing on native plants. 986-5415.

Friends of the Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Elliot Dabill leads 90-minute marsh history and ecology walk. 826-2359.

FOOD

Arcata Farmers’ Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Fresh vegetables, fruits, seedlings, plants and local food. Music by Fire It Up. humfarm. org. 822-5951.

SPORTS

Humboldt Crabs vs. Solano Mudcats. 12:30 and 7:30 p.m. Arcata Ballpark, Ninth and F streets. Day/night split doubleheader! $8/$6 students and seniors/$4 kids 12 and under. humboldtcrabs.com. 826-2333. North Coast Tsunami vs. FC Santa Clarita. 1 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. Catch the Wave. NPSL soccer match. Halftime raffles and entertainment. $2. www.google.com/a/northcoasttsunami.com. 599-8284.

MOVIES/MUSIC

My Grandmother. 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. 1929 Soviet political comedy mixing live action, puppetry, animation and stop motion photography with live soundtrack by Beth Custer Ensemble. $18, $16 students and seniors. arcataplayhouse.org. 822-1575.

FOR KIDS

KEET’s Kids Club. Noon-2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Free monthly workshops for children, families and childcare providers comprised of viewing a segment of PBS Kid’s programming, reading short stories and doing art activities. Each family receives the book Crazy Hair Day. 442-0278.

ETC.

Humboldt County Historical Society: Bret Harte. 1 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. President elect of the Humboldt County Historical Society Bob Libershal presents “Prose & Verse by ‘Ichabod’ & ‘Blizzard’: Early Writings of Bret Harte in Humboldt.” 445-4342. OLLI Open House. 1-3 p.m. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. HSU’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute invites adults ages 50 and older to meet instructors and learn about benefits of membership. 826-5880. Breast Health Vacation Raffle Drawing. 6-8 p.m. Vance Cafe, Eureka. Breast Health Project raffle features four destinations: Airfare and a week for two in Victoria, B.C. or Sayulita, Mexico, plus local getaway stays at Coho Cabins in Willow Creek and Sea Haven Cottage in Westhaven. www.hcbhp.org. 825-8345. Rescue Mission Fundraiser Dinner and Auction. 6 p.m. 306 West Clark St., Eureka. Tri-tip dinner and auction benefit to help improve Eureka Rescue Mission facilities. 445-3787. Fortuna Citywide Yard Sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Main Street, Fortuna. Citywide rummage, antiques and collectibles sale. Food too. Sponsored by Fortuna Downtown Business Association. fortunadowntown.com. 725-9261. Children’s Book/Bake Sale Fundraiser. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Rooney-McKinleyville Children’s Center. Benefit for Arcata and Rooney-McKinleyville Children’s Center preschools. armcc.net. 822-1423. North Coast Parents Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 3637 18th St., Eureka. North Coast Parents event includes kid-run lemonade stand. 268-8767. Grange Swap Meet. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Humboldt Grange, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. Household goods, plants and jewelry. 442-6437. Senior Get Together. 8 p.m. Ramone’s Old Town, 209 E St., Eureka. Single seniors meet. Wear a rose in hair or lapel for easy ID. Non-alcohol drinkers welcome. 442-2990.

3 sunday EVENTS

36th Annual Summer Arts and Music Festival. 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Benbow Lake SRA. See June 2 listing. Sunday music includes Thomas Mapfumo, Absynth Quintet, Shook Twins and Melody Walker. Pony Express Days Gymkana. 10 a.m. Kjer Road Arena. Gymkhana hosted by McKinleyville Rodeo Association with competitive games on horseback. $10. Chicken by the Sea. 3-6 p.m. Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way, Eureka. Democratic Party fundraiser features barbecued chicken, vegetarian entrée, baked beans, corn on the cob, salads and desserts. Bluegrass by Clean Livin’. $25/$20 adv. jtimmons88@gmail.com. 444-2670.

THEATER

Little Scripts. 2 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main Street. Reader’s theater for four actors in conversation by Jere Bob Bowden. $12. ferndale-rep. org. 800-838-3006. Avenue Q. 2 p.m. North Coast Rep. See June 1 listing.

MUSIC

All Season’s Orchestra. 7 p.m. D Street Neighborhood Center, 13th and D streets, Arcata. Free concert features work by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Sousa and from the musical “The Music Man.” Conducted by Justin Sousa.

MOVIES

The Karate Kid. 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Wax on. Wax off. $5. arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.

FOOD

Grange Pancake Breakfast. 8-11 a.m. Freshwater Grange, 49 Grange Road, Eureka. Monthly breakfast with buttermilk and whole grain pancakes, ham, sausages and scrambled eggs. $5/$3 kids. 445-2517.

5 tuesday EVENTS

KEET-TV’s Spring Auction. 6:30-11 p.m. See May 31 listing.

MUSIC

Humboldt Folklife Society Group Sing Along. 7-9 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. Joel Sonenshein leads. 839-7063.

FOOD

Fortuna Farmers’ Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets. Freshest local produce, plants, breads and jams. 726-9371.

ETC.

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

6 wednesday EVENTS

Wings of Freedom Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata/Eureka Airport. The B-17G, Flying Fortress “Nine-O-Nine,” the B-24,

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SPORTS

Humboldt Crabs vs. Solano Mudcats. 12:30 p.m. Arcata Ballpark, Ninth and F streets. Root for your hometown baseball team. $7/$5 students and seniors/$3 kids under 12. humboldtcrabs.com. 822-2333.

ETC.

Redwood Coast Scrabble Club. 1-5 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. Fun with words. 677-9242. Label GMOs Phase Two. 4 p.m. Arcata Co-op, Eighth and I streets. Plan education and outreach to ensure passage of the ballot initiative.

4 monday 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. Swing Dance Night. 7:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Swing what your mama gave you! $5. 616-6876.

MOVIES

Speaking in Tongues. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Film follows four diverse kids on a journey to become bilingual through attending public schools where teachers speak mostly Chinese or Spanish. Sponsored by Morris Elementary and Fuente Nueva Charter Schools. www.speakingintonguesfilm.info. 839-9121.

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My Grandmother is not your usual silent film. The somewhat obscure 1929 Soviet political comedy mixes live action on wildly exaggerated expressionistic sets with puppetry, animation and stop motion photography to offer a scathing critique of bureaucratic excess. And the 21st century soundtrack, to be performed live Saturday night at the Arcata Playhouse by composer Beth Custer and her band, is not what you might expect for a silent film: Instead of tinkling piano, it tends toward outside jazz improv with Custer’s wild clarinet often in the lead. Custer has been a member of the Bay Area ensemble Club Foot Orchestra since it was founded in San Francisco in 1983. That band made its mark performing music behind silent classics like Metropolis, Nosferatu and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. “We were the first band in the United States in the recent era to start doing live soundtracks to silent films,” said Custer, calling from her Berkeley home. Noting that a Boston-based trio, Alloy Orchestra, followed suit in the neo-soundtrack genre, she added, “Then all sorts of alternative bands started doing it — Sonic Youth, Yo La Tengo — it kind of becomes performance art. [The band is] on stage visible to the audience.” Ten years ago Custer was among a group of local composers commissioned by UC Berkeley’s Pacific Film Archive to write scores for films in the archive. “He sent me a copy of My Grandmother. I looked it over and thought it was just wild. I decided to go for it. “It was intriguing to dip my toe into Russian history and the Soviet regime — the film was banned upon its release for its anti-bureaucratic content, and the director, Kote Mikaberidze, was banished to Siberia for 15 years. It was heartbreaking. He came out a broken man and never did much other work.” She initially wrote an iteration of the Grandmother score for a trio with jazz guitarist Will Bernard (doubling on accordion) and Erik Pearson on banjo, fiddle and guitar. “Then I decided to go for a larger ensemble like Club Foot — I wanted more strings — so now we’re a seven member group with a narrator. The narrator

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sits with us and it’s like spoken word.” The narrative is actually essential since the film has a lot of text — signs and banners along with the usual silent era interstitial titles — all in Russian. Her score, Custer explained, is partially a framework for improvisation, with the band performing facing the screen, while watching the film. “Certain characters, moods and gestures are assigned to individual musicians. It keeps us engaged with the film, keeps it fresh so it’s new each time we play it. We’ve played it a lot — all over the world for 10 years now,” she said with a laugh. “People are blown away, it’s so fast paced, and by all of the Constructivist sets, the animation.” She says the band will warm the audience up with a few tunes from an upcoming Beth Custer Ensemble CD. Details on her projects can be found at www.BethCuster. com. The Beth Custer Ensemble performs its live soundtrack to My Grandmother at the Arcata Playhouse on Saturday, June 2, starting at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $16, $14 for Playhouse members. Admission at the door is $18. For more details or to purchase tickets online go to www.arcataplayhouse.org or call 822-1575. — Bob Doran

A Stream Full of Crabs Somebody pinch us! ‘Tis once again the time of year when Humboldt finally gets to scratch that Crab itch that’s been driving us crazy all year. Yes, this week, the Humboldt boys of summer begin their 68th annual infestation down at the Arcata Ballpark. Pull that hoodie out of the closet. Dust off your adorable butt cushion. Practice your best away team heckles. That is of course unless you plan on utilizing the latest in sporty crustacean observing technology. For the first time ever, the Crabs will crawl across your computer screen all season courtesy of their new, schmancy UStream channel (ustream.tv/channel/ crabs-baseball-webstream)! That’s right, crabheads. Every game streamed for free from the press box behind home plate. Fire up yer tubes! Just think: now you won’t have to endure that sunshine, or smell that freshly cut grass, or choke down those plump dogs, or drunkenly sing “Take Me Out

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To … ” Hey, wait a minute! All that stuff is awesome! I guess, use that stream only under circumstances where you find yourself distant from your beloved Crab meat. If you want to feast on live Crab, your first 2012 chance will be this Saturday, June 2, at the Arcata Ballpark when the team takes on the Solano Mudcats at 12:30 p.m. — oh, and again at 7 p.m. (you’re so spoiled). The next day, Sunday, June 3, the Crabbies face the Mudcats again at 12:30 p.m. Die hard Crabophiles can also attend the annual Opening Dinner at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 1 at the Arcata Community Center. The evening features upclose encounters with 2012 Crabs, schmoozy no-host bar social hourness and a silent auction to raise team funds. Tickets are $20/$15 for fans under 12. For more info on the Crabs new UStream channel, the Opening Dinner and the complete 2012 schedule, crabwalk on over to humboldtcrabs.com. Play ball! — Andrew Goff

May 31 June 6 Thur - Western Conference NBA Finals Doors at 6 p.m. All ages Free

Liberator “Witchcraft” and the P-51 North American Mustang “Betty Jane” arrive and will be on display to the general public until they depart Friday, June 8 at 1 p.m. Tours inside the bomber are $12/$6 for kids. 443-8138. KEET-TV’s Spring Auction. 6:30-11 p.m. See May 31 listing.

Fri - The Usual Suspects (1995) Doors at 8:30 p.m. $5 Rated R Sat - Western Conference NBA Finals Doors at 5:30 p.m. All ages Free Sun - The Karate Kid (1984) Doors at 5:30 p.m. $5 Rated PG Mon - Western Conference NBA Finals Doors at 6 p.m. All ages Free

MUSIC

Claire Daly Quartet. 8 p.m. Morris Graves Museum, 636 F St., Eureka. Redwood Jazz Alliance presents the New York-based baritone saxophonist and her band in an intimate concert. $15, $10 students and seniors. www. redwoodjazzalliance.org.

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EVENTS

KEET-TV’s Spring Auction. 6:30-11 p.m. See May 31 listing.

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Ocean Night Film Screening. 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Screening Grey Whale Sessions and Disney’s Oceans. Sponsored by Ocean Conservancy, Humboldt Surfrider and Humboldt Baykeeper. $3. 8221220.

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MEN IN BLACK III. Ever since Independence Day (1996), Will Smith has been the go-to sci-fi guy, and the Men in Black franchise has been a nice breather from watching him and everyone else in the genre frown through bleak, post-apocalyptic wastelands or high-tech moral dilemmas. MIB movies are slick, wholesome odes to B-movies and rubber monsters — quick and clever summer movie material if ever there was. Men in Black III feels like a good yet incomplete draft. It has the polished visuals we’ve come to expect, but the writing is a little weak. In the first two films, Smith and Tommy Lee Jones had charming chemistry — Smith working his goofy swagger while Jones was all stone-faced efficiency. That spark has dimmed a bit this time around. As Agent J, Smith struggles to communicate with his partner K (Jones), like a tourist trying to get a Buckingham Palace guard to crack a smile. Jones is really doing an extended cameo here, as most of the film is spent time-traveling back to 1969. Smith has better luck bonding with the young K, played by Josh Brolin, who manages to capture Jones’ trademark cadence and wiry energy while adding a little

warmth. Emma Thompson is fun as O, but her flashback counterpart (Alice Eve) is a bit dull — more ’60s flight attendant than intergalactic secret agent. The plot is nothing to write your home planet about, but does that really matter? After all, Smith does trash talk enormous, slimy creatures, and there are plenty of chases and laser shoot-em-ups to keep things moving along. The villain is sufficiently disgusting, and the time travel plot yields some fun 3D shots from the ledge of the Chrysler building, plus a few historical/cultural laughs. PG13. 107m. —Jennifer Fumiko Cahill

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THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL. I was the only one in the theater without gray hair. Maybe not the only one, but I was definitely outnumbered, which was disheartening. I had been really excited to see The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, but I was obviously not the target demographic for director John Madden (Shakespeare in Love). Fortunately, I didn’t have much time to be mired in my pathetic nerdery, since the film gets off to a very quick start. It follows the eye-opening and life-changing continued on next page northcoastjournal.com northcoastjournal.com•• NORTH Thursday, MAY North COAST Coast JOURNAL Journal •• THURSDAY, May 31, 31, 2012 2012

Movie Times

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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 6/1 - 6/7 unless otherwise noted. SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN 12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5:35, 6:30, 8:35, 9:30 CHERNOBYL DIARIES 12:40, 2:55, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 MEN IN BLACK 3 2D 12:00, 2:45, 5:30, 8:10 MEN IN BLACK 3 3D 12:55, 3:40, 6:20, 9:00 THE AVENGERS 2D 1:45, 5:20, 8:45 THE AVENGERS 3D 2:20, 5:50, 9:10 BATTLESHIP 12:05, 3:10, 6:15, 9:20 DARK SHADOWS 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:25 THE DICTATOR 12:20, 2:40, 4:55, 7:15, 9:35 WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING 12:15, 3:00, 5:40, 8:30 HUNGER GAMES 1:30, 4:45, 8:00

Mill Creek Cinema

707-839-3456 1575 Betty Court, McKinleyville Times are for 6/1 - 6/7 unless otherwise noted. SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN *12:05, 3:10, 6:10, 9:15 MEN IN BLACK 3 2D *12:15, 3:00, 5:40, 8:20 MEN IN BLACK 3 3D *1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 9:00 CHERNOBYL DIARIES *12:40, 5:10, 9:40 THE AVENGERS 2D *11:40, 6:00 THE AVENGERS 3D 2:50, 9:10 BATTLESHIP *2:30, 5:35, 8:35 DARK SHADOWS *1:05, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30 THE DICTATOR 2:55, 7:25 WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING *12:30, 3:15, 5:50, 8:30

Minor Theatre 707-822-3456

1001 H Street, Arcata Times are for 6/1 - 6/7 unless otherwise noted.

MEN IN BLACK 3 2D BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN

*1:55, 4:25, 6:55, 9:25 *12:30, 3:20, 6:10, 9:00 *12:45, 3:35, 6:25, 9:15

Fortuna Theater

707-725-2121 1241 Main Street, Fortuna Times are for 6/1 -6/7 unless otherwise noted. SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN MEN IN BLACK 3 2D MEN IN BLACK 3 3D BATTLESHIP

*12:30, 3:55, 6:45, 9:35 3:15, 9:30 *12:40, 6:55 *12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:45 WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING *1:30, 4:00, 6:50, 9:20 THE AVENGERS 3D 3:50, 9:25 THE AVENGERS 2D *12:00, 6:25 THE DICTATOR *12:10, 2:25, 4:40, 7:10, 9:15

Garberville Theater 707-923-3580

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6/1 - 6/4 7:30pm 6/5 - 6/7 7:30pm EXCEPT 6/6 6:30

continued from previous page adventures of seven British retirees staying at the falsely advertised Best Exotic Marigold Hotel in India. Though the characters each have different reasons for the voyage, they share a common need for meaningful companionship. The vibrantly unfamiliar setting deserves a lot of credit for the film’s beauty and energy. Buzzing with people and action, it creates a great contrast with the boredom of the main characters. Madden uses this backdrop well, employing long, lingering shots of characters amid the colorful chaos and cacophony of India. Every moment of this film is hilarious and endearing without being trite or overly wholesome. This is a difficult balance to find, but Madden has help from an unbelievably talented cast: Judi Dench (Shakespeare in Love), Maggie Smith (Downton Abbey), Bill Nighy (Love Actually) and Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire), to name a few. They lend the film subtlety, keeping it from teetering over the edge into maudlin dreck. Though most of the storylines are fairly predictable, the actors make each scene unique. Don’t let the age of the cast deter you; the film is less about old age and more about living a life worth living. And that is ageless. PG13. 124m. CHERNOBYL DIARIES. There’s something about the concept of a 20-something, co-ed Eurotrip that Hollywood cannot get enough of, regardless of whether the audience has had its fill. (This was a box office bomb over the long weekend.) It’s a premise almost as lazy as natural disasters or nuclear fallout. Now, screenwriters Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity) and Shane and Carey Van Dyke (Mega Python vs. Gatoroid — yes, that’s a real thing) have found a way to combine the two shaky premises into one supremely horrible concept. Chernobyl Diaries is Bradley Parker’s directorial debut. Let’s hope it gets better from here. You really don’t have to add much to the reality of a nuclear disaster to make it scary, so putting faceless, blurry monsters in the forefront is truly pointless. When you use nuclear disaster as a plot point, there’s very little separating you from a Godzilla-style sci-fi; this must have been obvious to Parker, as he litters the film with overzealous attempts at suspense. The moments of silence followed by sudden commotion are so incessant they become desensitizing, boring and, finally, almost humorous. The only truly eerie moments are in the dim and desolate shots of the abandoned city Pripyat, home to the former workers of the Chernobyl nuclear facility. The slow panning shots of the decrepit village, complete with abandoned fair rides and obsolete Soviet propaganda, are a bit

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spine-tingling. These brief hair-raising moments are immediately interrupted by the loud stupidity of the main characters (What was that noise? I don’t know, but you should yell and point your flashlight at it.) The end comes as a sweet relief, not because of a sense of closure, but because bearing another minute would have been excruciating. R. 88m. —Devan King

Previews

SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN. Kristen Stewart (Twilight) stars as the eponymous fairy tale heroine with Charlize Theron as the wicked queen in this brutal, visually ambitious reimagining of the classic Brothers Grimm story. PG13. 127m. Keyser Soze! The Arcata Theatre Lounge heads into June with The Usual Suspects (1995), Bryan Singer’s taut jigsaw puzzle of a neo-noir, starring Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Spacey and Benicio del Toro in one of his best roles. R. 106m. Friday at 9 p.m. In my previous career as a video store clerk, two clips were guaranteed to attract a crowd around the store’s big screen: Michael Jackson’s mind-blowing 1983 performance of “Billie Jean” at Motown 25, and the climactic tournament scene in The Karate Kid (1984). See it on the big screen Sunday at 6 p.m. Next Wednesday’s Sci-Fi Pint and Pizza night gets a little hairy with a pair of werewolf B-movies: Moon of the Wolf (1972) and Werewolf in a Girl’s Dormitory (1962).

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THE AVENGERS. Director Joss Whedon infuses this superhero all-star team with wit and humor without skimping on the thrills. PG13. 142m. BATTLESHIP. It’s the grid-based guessing game you remember, plus aliens, e’splosions and Rihanna! PG13. 131m. CHIMPANZEE. Hackneyed Disney doc narrated by Tim Allen. G. 78m. DARK SHADOWS. Johnny Depp and Tim Burton used to have something, didn’t they? Not so much in this adaptation of a 1960s soap opera. PG13. 113m. THE DICTATOR. Brilliant comedic provocateur Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat) is off his game as a down-and-out Middle Eastern despot. R. 83m. THE HUNGER GAMES. In a dystopian future state, teenagers get conscripted into a televised death match. PG. 142m. THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS. Stopmotion comedy from Aardman Studios is fun but doesn’t quite live up to the magic of Wallace & Gromit. PG. 88m. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING. Five interconnected couples make babies and have gag-me-cute romcom problems. PG13. 110m. —Ryan Burns

CNC FOR WOOD ROUTER. Introduction/Demontration with Nick Shull. Class will introduce you to the use of computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines for woodworking and cabinetmaking. CNC router works like a printer. Work is composed on a computer and then the design is sent to the CNC router production. Tues., July 10, 10 a.m- 4:30 p.m., $49 fee includes materials to be used. Main campus of College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, in the Applied Technology Building. Register by calling (707) 269-4000. For additional info. about WoodFair 2012 events, or visit www. HumboldtWoodFair.org (AC-0621)

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Arts & Crafts BASIC CARPENTRY SKILLS FOR WOMEN I. Students will complete a toolbox. Class designed for women to build confidence and to help start a first project. Experience will be gained in working safely with hand and power tools. Mon., June 25, 10 a.m –4 p.m., $75 fee covers instructions, materials, supplies, and handouts. Main campus of College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, in the Applied Technology Building. Register by calling (707) 269-4000. For additional infor. about WoodFair 2012 events, or visit www. HumboldtWoodFair.org (AC-0621) BASIC CAPENTRY SKILLS FOR WOMEN II. For women who have completed the first class. Students will complete a simple project that will be useful in their future carpentry work. Tues., June 26, 10 a.m–4 p.m. $75 fee covers instruction, materials, supplies, and handouts. Main campus of College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, in the Applied Technology Building. Register by calling (707) 269-4000. For additional infor. about WoodFair 2012 events, or visit www. HumboldtWoodFair.org (AC-0621) BEGINNING DRAWING. Fun 6-week workshop focuses on learning to observe and draw subjects accurately. Sat.s, June 16- July 21, 10 a.m.-Noon, $60, CR Eureka Downtown Site. Information or to register, call College of the Redwoods Community Education, 269-4000. www.redwoods.edu, Community Education link. (AC-0531) CERAMIC GLAZE DESIGN & APPLICATION TECHNIQUES. With Otamay Hushing. Tues., 10 a.m-Noon, July 31-Aug. 14. Explore a variety of decoration and design techniques using the Fire Arts glaze palette. Students will be required to have bisque ware ready for this course including horizontal and vertical surfaces, an incised piece, and shallow bowls. $55. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. (707) 826-1445, more info at fireartsarcata.com (AC-0531)

CUTTING BOARDS INTRO. W/ BRET HAFER. Introduction to woodworking fundamentals as they apply to the construction of a cutting board. Design and build your own personal cutting boards in a relaxed, friendly setting. No experience required. Fri. and Sat., June 29-30, 9 a.m-1 p.m. $49 fee includes all materials needed. Main campus of College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, in the Applied Technology Building. Register by calling (707) 269-4000. For additional infor. about WoodFair 2012 events, or visit www.HumboldtWoodFair.org (AC-0621) MAKE & USING A SPOKESHAVE W/ BRET HAFER. Hand tool lovers will construct their own working low-angle wood bodied spokeshave. A hands-on class utilizing both power tools and hand tools. All required tools will be provided. A fun class and you will get to take home a spectacular hand tool. Wed., June 27, 9 a.m-5:30 p.m. $149 fee includes all materials. Main campus of College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, in the Applied Technology Building. Register by calling (707) 269-4000. For additional infor. about WoodFair 2012 events, or visit www.HumboldtWoodFair.org (AC-0621) MARQUETRY WITH GREG ZALL. Furniture & cabinet maker Greg Zall, who brings his 25-plus years of woodworking experience to College of the Redwoods. Marquetry is a technique in which different colors of wood veneers are carefully cut to fit precisely together in a design. Week-long class meets Mon.- Fri., June 25-29, 4:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m., fee $299. Additional fee for tools and materials $60 will be paid to the instructor on the first day of class which will include a set of high-quality tools and a pack of fun veneers in a variety of textures and colors. Main campus of College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, in the Applied Technology Building. Register by calling (707) 269-4000. For additional infor. about WoodFair 2012 events, or visit www.HumboldtWoodFair.org (AC-0621) TILE MAKING WITH MARILYN ALLEN. Fri.s, 5:30-7:30 p.m., June 22-Aug. 24. Enjoy this decorative, yet functional, art form while exploring a variety of tile-forming and surface-decorating techniques. Finished tiles can be hung, grouted, or incorporated into other projects. Suitable for beginners and experienced students alike. $180. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. (707) 826-1445, more info at fireartsarcata.com (AC-0531) LACE FINGERLESS GLOVES CLASS AT YARN! Learn how to knit lace while making a pair of lovely fingerless gloves. You get to choose one of 3 different charts with varying degrees of difficulty. Thurs.s, June 14 & 21, 5:30-7 p.m.. Cost is $35, plus materials. Call 443-YARN to register and for more info. (AC-0607) HAND EMBROIDERY & EMBELLISHMENT. Every Fri., 2-4 p.m. $30. Learn how to add stunning designs to clothes and home accessories. New projects every week. Origin Design Lab, 426 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www.origindesignlab.com. (AC-0531) NEEDLE FELTING. Fri.s, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $30. All the basics to get you started in this great art form. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Origin Design Lab, 426 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www. origindesignlab.com. (AC-0531)

INTRO TO WET FELTING. Thurs.s, 6-8 p.m. $35 +$10 material fee. Learn basic wet felting techniques using warm soapy water and wool roving. Create felted balls, felted beads, pin cushions, coasters and flat felt. Fun to be felted by all! Origin Design Lab, 426 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www. origindesignlab.com. (AC-0531) NORTH COAST ARTS. July 9-20. One or two-week intensive classes taught by HSU art faculty within the well-equipped HSU art studios. Courses include ceramics, painting, photography, jewelry, sculpture, K-12 education. Designed for beginners and advanced professionals. Register by June 21 to reserve your space. Optional academic credit is also available. For more details, fees and to register: www.humboldt. edu/northcoastarts or call HSU Extended Education at (707) 826-3731. (AC-0614) VERY BEGINNING SEWING. Wed., 6-8 p.m. $30. Learn to use and care for your sewing machine. We will have you sewing a straight line in no time, then on to fancier stitches. Origin Design Lab, 426 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www.origindesignlab.com. (AC-0531)

Communication

LIFETREE CAFE: JOIN THE CONVERSATION. Learn the complete story of the student protest of Tianamen Square. Sun., June 3, 7 p.m. Lifetree Café, 76 13th St., Arcata. Free Admission. Questions, Contact Bob Dipert 672-2919, bobdipert@hotmail.com. (CMM-0531) POETRY CLASS (ENG. 32), WITH DAVID HOLPER. Learn to write, improve, and revise your poetry. Info on publication. Fri.s, Aug. 31-Dec. 14, 1:15-4:25 p.m. College of the Redwoods, Main Campus. Enrollment & info: redwoods.edu, 476-4370. (CMM-0531) COMMUNICATION & CONFLICT MEDIATION. Sat., June 2, 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at St Joseph’s Hospital, Eureka. Advance registration required. Discounts available. Details and registration at www.humboldtmediationservices.org or call (707) 445-2505. (CMM-0531)

Dance, Music, Theater, Film

DANCE TANGO! Oysterfest Milonga June 16, 8-11 p.m., $7, Studio of Dance Arts, Eureka. Humboldtango. org. NO SUMMER CLASSES. (DMT-0614) 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-1227) DANCE WITH DEBBIE. Ballroom, Latin, & Swing. Group & Private lessons. Weddings & special events. Learn to dance and have fun doing it! Call (707) 4643638, or visit www.dancewithdebbie.biz (DMT-0628) 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-0531) MODERN DANCE. With Bonnie Hossack. Int/Adv., Sun.s, 10:30 a.m.-noon and Wed.s, 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Int. for teens, Mon.s, 4-5:30 p.m., Pan Arts Studio at 1049 C Samoa (Samoa @ K St.), Arcata. $10/class; $5/ students with valid ID. Info: 601-1151 or panartstudiodance.gmail.com. (DMT-0531) TRILLIUM DANCE STUDIO PRESENTS: Salsa Lessons with Ozzy Ricardez and Miss Julie. All levels Welcome. Ongoing, drop-in Fri. nights, 7-8:15 p.m. 1925 Alliance Rd., in Arcata (x st. Foster) $7 single $10 couple. (DMT-0531)

WOODFAIR 2012 WOODWORKING CLASSES

Humboldt Woodworking Society and College of the Redwoods invite you to enroll in and enjoy these woodworking classes as part of WoodFair 2012 to be held at College of the Redwoods main campus, Tompkins Hill Road. Class sizes are strictly limited, so register early to reserve your space. Marquetry with Greg Zall, furniture & cabinet maker, who brings his 25-plus years of woodworking experience to College of the Redwoods. Marquetry is a technique in which different colors of wood veneers are carefully cut to fit precisely together in a design. Week-long class meets Monday Friday, June 25-29, 4:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m., fee $299. Additional fee for tools and materials $60 will be paid to the instructor on the first day of class which will include a set of high-quality tools and a pack of fun veneers in a variety of textures and colors. Basic Carpentry Skills for Women I. Classes designed for women to build confidence and to help start a first project. Experience will be gained in working safely with hand and power tools. Students will complete a toolbox. Class will meet on Monday, June 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., $75 fee covers instruction, materials, supplies, and handouts. Basic Carpentry Skills for Women II. For women who have completed the first class. Students will complete a simple project that will be useful in their future carpentry work. Tuesday, June 26, 10 a.m – 4 p.m. $75 fee covers instruction, materials, supplies, and handouts. Making & Using a Spokeshave with Bert Hafar. Hand tool lovers will construct their own working low-angle wood bodied spokeshave. A hands-on class utilizing both power tools and hand tools. All required tools will be provided. Fun class and you will get to take home a spectacular hand tool. Wednesday, June 27, 9 a.m - 5:30 p.m. $149 fee includes all materials needed. Cutting Boards-Woodworking Introduction with Bert Hafar. Introduction to woodworking fundamentals as they apply to the construction of a cutting board. Design and build your own personal cutting boards in a relaxed, friendly setting. No experience required. Friday and Saturday, June 29-30, 9 a.m- 1 p.m. $49 fee includes all materials needed. CNC for Wood Router Introduction/ Demonstration with Nick Shull. Class will introduce you to the use of computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines for woodworking and cabinetmaking. CNC router works like a printer. Work is composed on a computer and then the design is sent to the CNC router for production. Tuesday, July 10, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., $49 fee includes materials to be used. Register for any of these classes by calling 707-269-4000. For additional information about other WoodFair 2012 events, please visit www.HumboldtWoodFair.org.

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continued from previous page GUITAR/PIANO LESSONS. All ages, beginning and intermediate. Seabury Gould 444-8507. (DMT-1227) SAXOPHONE/FLUTE LESSONS. All ages, beginneradvanced, jazz improvisation, technique. Susie Laraine: 441-1343. (DMT-1227) PIANO LESSONS. Beginners, all ages. Experienced. Judith Louise 476-8919. (DMT-1227) BELLY DANCING WITH SHOSHANNA. Feel fabulous in classes for all levels in Arcata at Redwood Raks. 616-6876 or Shoshannaland.com. (DMT-1227)

Fitness

ONE HOUR DONATION BASED YOGA. June 1 at OSHUN YOGA CENTER for Trinidad Arts NIght with Live DJ! Starts at 5:30pm. No Reservations needed. Information, (707) 232-4505. (F-0531) KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION. Learn the ancient practice that uses posture, mantras, mudras, breathing techniques and relaxation to create a specific physical and mental state. Leave feeling centered and reconnected to the true beauty of your being. With Anne Marie Tse. Mon., June 11-July 2, 7-8:30 p.m. $40. Pre-registration required. Call HSU Extended Education to register, 826-3731 or visit www. humboldt.edu/extended. (F-0531) NEW AT CROSSFIT EUREKA! Offering Core Strength, Kettlebell, FitMom Prenatal Movement, Vinyasa Fow Yoga, Clinics for Endurance Runners, Foundations with Dr. Phil Pritting D.C. www.crossfiteureka.com, crossfiteureka@gmail.com. (F-0719) HUMBOLDT CAPOEIRA ACADEMY. Spring Session: Feb. 1-June 15. Classes: Beginner Basics, Tues.s & Thurs.s, 6-7:30 p.m. Advanced Adults, Mon.s & Wed.s, 6-8 p.m. All Ages All Levels Community Class, Sat.s, Noon-2 p.m. Arcata, (707) 498-6155. www.humboldtcapoeira.com. HSU Students First Class Free. (F-0531) NIA. Nia has arrived in Humboldt County! Dance fusion fitness program blending healing arts, dance arts, and martial arts. Weds at the Bayside Grange, 6:30-7:30pm., 2297 Jacoby Creek Rd. Your first class is always FREE! Regular fees $6/$4 Grange Members. Pauline Ivens 707-441-9102, waterpolly@gmail.com (F-0531) 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-1206)

ZUMBA. Latin-inspired fitness program using international music and various dance styles including Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue and Reggaeton for a great cardio workout. 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 12 p.m. and every Thur. at the Eureka Vets Hall 12 p.m. Marla Joy 707-845-4307. (F-0531) NORTH COAST SELF DEFENSE ACADEMY. Come learn your choice of Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Lau Kune Do Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Stand-up/Kickboxing & MMA. 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-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-1227) NORTHCOAST AIKIDO FOUNDATION. Instructing non-violent martial arts since 1978. Mon.-Fri., 6-7:30 pm. Adult Beginning Special: 6 weeks for $99, enrollment ongoing. Children’s classes Mon. or Wed., 4-5 pm, $40/month. Visitors welcome! 890 G Street, Arcata, entrance around back. 826-9395. www. northcoastaikido.org. (F-1227)

Kids & Teens

CAMP RYAN SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION. Starts June 1, 8 a.m., at Adorni Center for this popular educational recreation program for ages 5-12. Camp runs June 18-Aug.10, Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., John Ryan Youth Center. Sessions 1 week. $95/ half day, $115/full day. Activities include sports, arts & crafts, performing arts, scientific discovery & fieldtrips. Scholarships & spaces are limited. Call 268-1844. (K-0531) CERAMICS FOR YOUNGER KIDS, AGES 5-7. Sat.s, 9:30-11 a.m. First class June 23–July 14, Second class Aug. 4-Aug. 25. Children will have a great time creating with clay. They will make one to two pieces per week and each project is designed to bring out their creativity. Clay Artist Ben Freund is their guide to ceramic fun. $60 per class. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. (707) 826-1445, more info at fireartsarcata.com. (AC-0531) I CAN SKATE, TOO! Beginning skaters ages 3-7 can skate without the risk of intimidation of older, more experienced skaters. Parent participation class. At Municipal Auditorium,1120 F St., Eureka, Sat.s, 4:30-5:15 p.m., beginning June 2, $20 includes skate rental. (K-0531)

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-1206)

12TH ANNUAL MOONSTONE BEACH SURFCAMP. Have fun while Safely Learning to Surf. Includes Jr. Lifesaving. Licensed & Insured, male/female instructors. Ages 8+. $195/week. Sessions: June 25-29, July 9-13, July 23-27, July 29-Aug. 3. MoonstoneBeachSurfCamp.com or (707) 822-5099. (K-0621)

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-1227)

CRAFTY KIDS AGES 7 & UP. Every Wed., 4-6 p.m. $25. Introduction to a variety of fun creative crafts, sewing and felting. Snack and materials included. Origin Design Lab, 426 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www.origindesignlab.com. (K-0531)

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)

WEEKEND CRAFTY KIDS AGES 7 & UP. Every Sat. Morning 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25. Introduction to a varied of fun creative crafts, sewing and felting, Snack and materials included. Origin Design Lab, 426 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www. origindesignlab.com. (K-0531)

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NATURAL A’S WITH CURTIS ADNEY. Students ages 10-17 can boost grades and self-confidence by performing academic skills in alignment with their brain’s natural patterns, making note-taking, reading, studying, memorizing and test-taking amazingly efficient. Parents may accompany their kids to this class with a registration. Mon., June 18, 1-4 p.m. $50 plus $30 materials. Pre-registration required. Call HSU Office of Extended Education to register, 826-3731, or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended (K-0607) SUMMER CAMP. Blue Lake Parks & Recreation. Join us for roller skating, arts and crafts, sports and more at Camp Perigot for Ages 5-13, Mon.-Fri., June 18-Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Perigot Park. Very affordable and every camper receives a free breakfast and lunch! Full-day or half-day options. Extended care hours available. Register today! Find registration materials at www.bluelake.ca.gov or call Kara Newman, 6685932, for more information. (K-0816) FC SAMOA SOCCER ACADEMY. SUMMER MINIACADEMIES. Base Camps: Guaranteed learning “packaged” in fun and age-appropriate games Ages: 8-12yrs. Elite and/or Varsity Prep: age 11-15yrs Intensive week-long program for serious soccer athletes. July 30- Aug. 9, (8 sessions) 1-3p.m, Samoa, $65. Various programs M-Fri. See online. Crescent City. Redway, Cutten. Eureka (Alice Birney). Arcata (French pro only). Base Camps $95 for 15 hours 9 am.-noon, French pro $220 (24-30 hours). E-mail for more info. mufc06@yahoo.com,Website: www.fcsamoa.com, Low income (partial)scholarships ALWAYS available upon application. (K-0614) CAPOEIRA KIDS. Spring Session 2012: Feb. 1-June 15. Classes: Beginner Kids (Age 5-7), Tues.s & Thurs.s, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Beginner kids (Age 8 & up), Tues.s & Thurs.s, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Toddler Tumblers (Ages 3 & 4), Tues.s, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Advanced Kids (Ages 5-7), Mon.s & Wed.s, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Advanced Kids (Ages 8 & up), Mon.s & Wed.s, 4:30-6 p.m. Arcata, (707) 498-6155. www.humboldtcapoeira.com. (K-0531) 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-1227)

Lectures

WHAT WERE YOU BORN TO DO? With Curtis Adney. You were born to make a unique contribution to humanity. Applying your Natural Talent will attract what you desire in life. Mon., June 18, 6-9:30 p.m. $50 plus $30 materials. Pre-registration required. Call HSU Office of Extended Education to register, 826-3731, or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended. (L-0607) HUMBOLDT HISTORY 1. Lively lecture with topics including Native Cultures & Exploration, Gold Rush Settlements, The Redwood Lumber Industry, and Architectural heritage. Sat.s, June 2-June 30 (no class 6/30), 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $59, CR Eureka Downtown Site. Information or to register, call College of the Redwoods Community Education, 269-4000 or www.redwoods.edu, visit Community Education Link. (L-0531) PLANNING YOUR RETIREMENT. Premier Financial Group, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor, invites you to a free seminar on Tues., June 6, 5:15 p.m-6:30 p.m. at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Dr. Room 212, Eureka. Let us help you gain clarity and confidence around your retirement. RSVP at (707) 443-2741 or online at www.premieradvisor. com. (LE-0531)

FOOD SAFETY. Preparing for any emergency includes food safety. Learn the basics of selecting appropriate nutritious foods, storage and preparation of your edible supplies, especially when there is no power. Participants receive an extensive handbook detailing food safety resources, storage and alternatives for good preparation during disasters. Instructors are Debby Krzesni and Joy Ehlert of HSU Regional Training Institute — Community Disaster Preparedness. $25. Tues., June 12, 6-8 p.m., Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, Eureka. For more details, fees and to register: www. humboldt.edu/rti or call HSU Extended Education at 707-826-3731. (L-0607) DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS. Our region relies on its local businesses to remain open after a disaster to help the community quickly recover. This course provides a simple but effective plan to identify and mitigate hazards, create a sensible business disaster plan, prepare disaster supplies kits, identify and strengthen building weaknesses, plan to reduce injuries and save lives. Instructor: Judy Warren. Wed., June 27, Rohner Rec Hall, Rohner Park, Fortuna, 6-9 p.m. $50. For more details, fees and to register: www.humboldt.edu/rti or call HSU Extended Education at (707) 826-3731. (L-0614) DISASTERS DON’T WAIT. Have Your Supply Kits Ready. Preparing a supply kit can make a substantial difference in disaster recovery after an an earthquake, tsunami, winter weather and flooding. Learn to construct well-stocked, sensible kits based on extensive checklists. These include individual kits for each member of the family, including pets, as well as general kits for the household, office and vehicle. Presented by Judy Warren of HSU Regional Training Institute, Community Disaster Preparedness. $25. Mon., June 11, 6-8 p.m. For more details, fees and to register: www.humboldt.edu/rti or call HSU Extended Education at 707-826-3731. (L-0531) GENETICS & BREEDING. Sat., June 16, 2-6 p.m. $65. Learn basic principles of breeding and propagation of cannabis, what you need to know about storing pollen and seeds and pollination techniques. 707 Campus, 1881 Barnett Ct., #4, Redway Meadows Business Park. Register online, www.707cannabiscollege. com, (707) 672-9860. (G-0614) CHOCOLATE MEDICINE WITH POWER FOODS. Fri., June 8, 2-5 p.m. $65 + $10 lab fee. Learn to make powerful, vital, aphrodisiac treats to use as medicine for body and spirit. You will be able to prepare the treats as demonstrated and also learn how to add cannabis medicine to recipes. 707 Campus, 1881 Barnett Ct., #4, Redway Meadows Business Park. Register online, www.707cannabiscollege.com, (707) 672-9860. (W-0607) PLANT SPIRIT COMMUNICATION. Sat., June 9, 1-4 p.m. $45. With Wendy Read. Drum journey to explore and form a much deeper partnership with the plant allies all around you. 707 Campus, 1881 Barnett Rd., #4, in Meadows Business Park. Register online, www.707cannabiscollege.com, (707) 672-9860. (S-0607)

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-1227) INTRO TO BOOK ARTS. Create a Custom Travel Journal with Michele Olsen. Create a customized book to take on your travels, to hold your treasures and preserve memories. Tues., June 12-26, 1-3 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 8265880 (O-0614)

ADULT 50+ CERAMICS. Learn & practice ceramics! Basic hand building & pinch pottery. Mon.s & Wed.s, 6:30-8 p.m., starting June 4 at Ryan Center. $60 fee, includes materials. Register at Adorni Center. Call 441-4248 for more info. (O-0531) HERBS ON THE NORTH COAST. Learn about herbal folklore and discuss types of perennial and annual herbs that do well in our region. With Doris Hicks. Tues., June 19-26, 6-8 p.m. $40/OLLI members, $65/ nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0614) HORSE MOUNTAIN BOTANICAL AREA & SKI RESORT. Learn about the Horse Mountain area’s history as a ski resort as well as its logging, mining and grazing history. With Ross Carkeet. Thurs., June 21 (lecture), 6-8 p.m. and Sun., June 24 (field trip), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $90/OLLI members, $115/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0614) MODERN DANCE INNOVATORS. Explore the history of modern dance and its major innovators, including Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham. Each class will end with a beginning-level movement session in the style of one of the choreographers discussed. With Stephanie Silvia. Wed., June 6-27, 3:30-5:50 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/ nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0614) PAINTING THE BAY, WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP. Join watercolor artist Judy Evenson to explore watercolor techniques on the subject of waterfront life. Tues./ Wed./Thurs., July 17-19, 1-4 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0614) THE ARAB SPRING. Discuss the unrest in the Middle East, focusing on Syria, with HSU Professor Emeritus Dr. Tom Gage. Tues., July 10-31, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $50/ OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0614) WRITING FICTION, PARALLEL LIVES/PARALLEL UNIVERSES. What is the road not taken? How would you be living if you had made other choices? Could you be living another life in a parallel universe? Open to all levels of writers, this class will begin with reading aloud and responding to a related writing prompt. With Stephanie Silvia. Wed., June 6-27, 1-3 p.m. $50/ OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0614) ART, SCIENCE & BIODIVERSITY. Explore the relationship between art and science with a focus on biodiversity and our human relationship with nature with photographer and author Susan Middleton, who will present a portrait of life through images created from 1985 to the present. Fri., June 15, 1-4:30 p.m. $30/OLLI members, $55/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0607) BIRD BEHAVIOR. Have you ever watched a bird and wondered what it was doing? Learn about interesting things birds do and why, with Louise Bacon-Ogden. Thurs., June 14, 6-8 p.m. $30/OLLI members, $55/ nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0607) BLACK BEAR & COUGAR COUNTRY. Enjoy a day in the field learning about black bears and mountain lions with Terry Hofstra and Kristin Schmidt of Redwood National Park. Wed., June 20, 6-8 p.m. & Sat., June 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $70/OLLI members, $95/ nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0607) CORPORATE PERSONHOOD. Join Dr. Gayle OlsonRaymer for a discussion of the history and development of Corporate Personhood in the U.S. Learn of the benefits and burdens to U.S. government, culture and communities. Wed., June 13, 9 a.m.-Noon. $30/ OLLI members, $55/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0607)

HISTORY TOUR OF THE REDWOOD PARKS COAST. Join Ranger Jim Wheeler for a presentation and field trip touring the history of three places along the coastal Redwood National and State Parks: Gyon Bluff, Gold Bluffs and False Klamath Cove. Thurs., June 14, 1-3 p.m. and Sat., June 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $70/ OLLI members, $95/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0607)

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-1227)

SOUL COLLAGE©, THE FOOL. Make a collage from cut-out images out of magazines and other sources and access the many different parts of yourself in the process. First workshop in the series “The Fool, the Challenger and the Friend” focuses on the trickster, or “fool” archetype/sub-personality/significant person. With Janet Patterson. Tues., June 12, 3:30-5 p.m. $30/OLLI members, $55/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0607)

Sports/Recreation

CREATIVE IMAGERY. An introduction to creative visualization and conscious power of imagery to create what you want in all areas of life. With Sharon K. Ferrett, Ph.D. Wed., June 6, 6-8 p.m. and Sat., June 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0531)

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-1227)

FALK, FROM COMPANY TOWN TO FOREST GROUND. Take an easy ranger-led walk along the paved Headwaters trail, where you will explore the past location of the historic mill town of Falk. With Julie Clark. Mon., June 11, 10 a.m.-Noon. $30/ OLLI members, $55/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0531) MADE FOR THE TRADE. The Trinidad Museum “Made for the Trade” exhibition and presentation explores local Native American baskets and the changes that occurred through making them for sale and trade outside of the Indian community. With Ron Johnson. Sun., June 10, 2-4 p.m. $30/OLLI members, $55/ nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0531)

REDWOOD COAST GRAND SLAM MEN’S SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT. Get your swing on with 2nd Annual Redwood Coast Softball Tournament. Northern California Regional Tournament, Sat. & Sun., July 14-15. Put together your team and show off your stuff! Team fee $150 with 3 game guarantee. Register June 11-July 2, Adorni Center, 1011 Waterfront Dr., Eureka or call 441-4245. (SR-0531)

SKATING AT EUREKA MUNI ! Fun for all ages! Fri. & Sat. 6-8:30 p.m. Roll with your friends and family as you enjoy great music and funky strobe lights at the Eureka Muni (1120 F St.). Youth 17 & under $4, Adults $4.75. Skate rental (inline or quad) included in admission, first-come first served. Call 441-4223 or visit adornicenter.com (SR-0628)

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North Coast Academy Improve your mind and body in a fun, intense workout, and a very chill environment. Adults & kids ages 8 and up. Contact Justin (707) 601-1657 Text or Phone. 1459 M. St. Arcata. northcoastfencingacademy@gmail.com

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RAMBLING AMONG THE REDWOODS. An all-day van trip and light hiking excursion to some of the most scenic and historic sports in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park and Redwood National Park with Jerry and Gisela Rohde. Thurs., June 6, 6-8 p.m. and Sat., June 8, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $70/OLLI members, $95/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0531)

Pets/Animals

BIRD AWARENESS. Mon.-Sat., June 18-23. Learn how to identify and enjoy our feathered friends through lecture and in the field in the 40th year of this summer bird watching course with Dr. John Hewston. Register early; class size is limited. $120, $50 additional for optional credit. Call HSU Extended Education to register: 826-3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/ extended. (P-0607)

Spiritual

SHAMANIC RITUAL HEALING CIRCLE. A welcome gathering with shrine building, song, prayer, drumming, etc.! For more info call Scott Sherman 445-1018. Suggested donation $10-15 per participant. Sat. June 2, 8:30-10 p.m, Sacred Palace, 516 5th. St, Eureka. bikramyogahumboldt.com, shamanicvisionpsychotherapy. blogspot.com. (S-0531) COSMIC VISIONS. Transform your Nature trips into profoundly ecstatic experiences. HSU Center Activities workshop taught by Dr. Stone Brusca begins June 3. Visit www.CosmicVisionsWorkshop.com (S-0531)

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SEX/ PORN DAMAGING YOUR LIFE & RELATIONSHIPS ? Confidential help is available. saahumboldt@ yahoo.com or 845-8973 (T-1227) Venus just after “second contact,” beginning its june 8, 2004 transit across the face of the sun. jan herold, Wikimedia commons

Transit of Venus This Tuesday (or 2117) By Barry Evans

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ow far away is the sun? Over a period of several hundred years, the answer to this seemingly simple question was one of the Holy Grails of astronomy, and for good reason: The mean sun-Earth distance, known as the astronomical unit, or AU, is our fundamental datum for the size of the universe. It’s the first step on the “distance ladder,” which allows astronomers to determine how far stars and galaxies are away from us, essentially putting the cosmos into perspective. After the publication in 1543 of Copernicus’ proof, beyond all reasonable doubt, that the Earth and other planets orbited the sun, nearly two centuries would pass before Johannes Kepler showed that the relative size of a planet’s orbit could be derived from the length of its period around the sun. (This is Kepler’s “third law of planetary motion.”) What was missing was the absolute scale, which comes down to finding the value of the AU, since everything depends on accurately measuring this one critical distance. The great British astronomer Edmund Halley, who lived from 1656 to 1742 — and who correctly predicted the return of his eponymous comet in 1759 — realized that a transit of Venus, when the planet can be seen crossing the sun’s disk, would provide a practical way of determining the AU. This is why next Tuesday’s event is so historically important. Transits of Venus are rare. They come in a 243-year pattern, with pairs occurring eight years apart that are then separated by 121.5 and 105.5 years. The pattern derives from the resonance between Earth and Venus: 243 Earth orbits equal almost exactly — within 10 hours! — 395 Venus orbits. Following Halley’s insight, astronomers were anxious to take advantage of the 1761/1769 pair of transits to nail down

the value of the AU. In particular, the 1769 transit was observed from all over, including Tahiti, Siberia, Calcutta and Cape Town. Averaging out the results established the AU to better than 10 percent of its true value. Due to parallax, during a transit Venus appears to track along slightly different parallel paths across the face of the sun when observed from, say, Tokyo and Sydney. These paths are very close together — too close to reliably measure how far apart they are. Halley’s trick was to measure the difference in transit time for each observer, from which the AU can be calculated (details at www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/ stargaze/Svenus1.htm). For instance, during next week’s transit, an observer in Tokyo will see Venus take 6 hours 1 minute 33 seconds to cross the sun from “second contact” (moving inward, just inside sun’s disk) to “third contact” (moving outward, just inside). The equivalent period for an observer in Sydney, Australia, is 9 minutes 15 seconds less, and that’s the key to deriving the AU. On Tuesday afternoon (June 5), it should be possible to see the disk of Venus, 1/32 of the sun’s diameter, without magnification (at least for youngsters, whose good eyes can resolve to the necessary one minute of arc). The same cautions apply as for the annular eclipse, or for any solar viewing: No naked eyes! No viewing through unfiltered binocs or telescopes! See the sidebar to the May 17 annular eclipse story for tips on safe viewing. “First contact” in Humboldt occurs at about 3:07 p.m. and Venus will still be transiting the sun at sunset. And good luck: If you miss this one, you won’t get another until 2117. l Barry Evans (barryevans9@yahoo.com) pessimistically assumes this may be his last transit of Venus.

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Vocational

CERTIFICATE IN FACULTY PREPARATION, TEACHNG IN HIGHER EDUCATION. Do you want to teach in higher education? This series of online courses introduces prospective and current faculty to the roles and responsibilities of teaching in higher education and specifically addresses teaching, learning and technology issues in the college classroom. The capstone course is an apprentice teaching experience arranged by the candidate, during which the candidate is mentored by a senior faculty member. This is a three-semester, 12-unit certificate program that starts June 25. For full course descriptions, deadlines, fees and more information, visit www. humboldt.edu/facultyprep or contact Humboldt State University Office of Extended Education at 707-826-3731 or extended@humboldt.edu. (V-0614) SERVSAFE ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATION. One-day workshop assists restaurants and other food handling businesses in complying with AB 1978/Campbell. CR Eureka Downtown Site, Wed., Jun 13, 8:30 a.m- 5 p.m, $175. Information or to register, call College of the Redwoods Community Education, 269-4000 or visit www.redwoods.edu, Community Education link. (V-0531) CPR RECERTIFICATIONS & CHALLENGES. With DebraNell Walker, certified American Red Cross instructor, through the HSU Regional Training Institute, Community Disaster Preparedness. Several 1 1/2 hour CPR recertification sessions held on Thurs. June 21, Trinidad City Hall and Mon., June 25, HSU, Harry Griffith Hall, Room 106. Schedule at each location: 8:30 a.m.: Adult CPR, $55. 10 a.m.: Adult Child Infant CPR, $55. 11:30 a.m.: Professional Rescuer CPR, $90. 1 p.m.: Adult CPR (repeat), $55. 2:30 p.m.: Adult Child Infant (repeat), $55. Each recertification is limited to 3 participants, and pre-registration is required. Call HSU Extended Education to register: (707) 826-3731. (V-0614)

Wellness/Bodywork

REFLEXOLOGY FOR CHRONIC ILLNESS, PAIN & END OF LIFE CARE. Workshop for those wishing to provide comfort and relief to their loved ones. Fri. & Sat., June 22-23, 2-5 p.m. Early registration $60. Call Alexandra, Center for Reflexology, 822-5395. www. reflexologyinstruction.com (W-0614) REFLEXOLOGY, CANCER & YOU. Learn about scientific research and anecdotal evidence on the ability of reflexology to reduce nausea, pain and anxiety in those undergoing treatment for cancer. FREE. Wed., June 13, 6-8 p.m. Center for Reflexology, corner of Samoa & I, Arcata. Call Alexandra ARCB Certified practitioner, 822-5395. www.reflexologyinstruction. com (W-0607) T’AI CHI WITH MARGY EMERSON. Three Programs: T’ai Chi for Back Pain and Arthritis, Traditional Long Form (Wu Style), and The 42 Combined Forms (all 4 major styles). 10-week session starts the week of June 18, begin as late as the third week. Beginners meet at the martial arts academy at Sunny Brae Shopping Center. Upper level classes: call for location. Visit a class with no obligation to pay or enroll. Morning and evening classes. Fees for the 10-week session: $95 for 1 class per week, $155 for 2 or more classes per week. See www.margaretemerson.com or call 822-6508 for details. (W-0621)

TAOIST WATER QIGONG. Sudden School Presents Taoist Water Qigong. An energy art form for all ages and fitness levels. Increase energy, attain vibrant health and increase internal awareness of vital force in the body. 8-week sessions: $80.00 or $12.00 a session. Mon., June 4 -July 23. 5:30-7 p.m. On going Thurs. morning classes starting June 7, 9-10:30. At Garden Bliss, 3rd & E St. Arcata. For information call Saki @ 707-8228760 or sakitou2@gmail.com (W-0524) DANDELION HERBAL CENTER. Classes with Jane Bothwell. PETROLIA SEAWEEDING WEEKEND, with Allison Poklemba. June 23-24, 2012. Learn how to identify, ethically harvest, and prepare local sea vegetables. HIGH COUNTRY HERB WEEKEND, July 27-29,2012. Join us on the top of the world at this special botanical preserve. Register online www. dandelionherb.com or call (707) 442-8157. (W-0621) GREEN JUICING FRESH CANNABIS. Fri., June 15, 6-9 p.m. $40 (FREE to Elders!). Demonstrates how to use many different types of juicers to extract juice from cannabis leaves for raw consumption. Method does not activate the psychoactive properties of cannabis and so is user friendly for people who do not desire the psychoactive effect, while still getting benefits of cannabinoid consumption. Bring whatever kind of juicer/blender you have to class. 707 Campus, 1881 Barnett Ct., #4, Redway Meadows Business Park. Register online, www.707cannabiscollege.com, (707) 672-9860. (W-0614) NEW QIGONG CLASSES & WORKSHOPS ! Visit MistyMountainHealingArts.com for current schedules/class information, or contact Zena Bardelás 707-498-1009 (W-0531) START YOUR CAREER IN MASSAGE THERAPY! Evening classes begin Sept. 4, 2012 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-1227) ●

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/13

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Preliminary Budget of the Humboldt No. 1 Fire Protection District of Humboldt County for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012, is available for review at the following time and place within the District for inspection by interested taxpayers: Humboldt No. 1 Fire Protection District Headquarters 3455 Harris Street Eureka, CA 95503 Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and that on JUNE 11, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., at, Humboldt No. 1 Fire Protection District Headquarters 3455 Harris Street, Eureka, California, the Board of Directors will meet for the purpose of fixing the final budget, and that any taxpayer may appear at said time and place and be heard regarding the increase, decrease, or omission of any item of the budget, or for the inclusion of additional items. PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HUMBOLDT NO. 1 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. Fred J. Moore Secretary of the Board 5/31, 6/7/2012 (12-155)

DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL 1105 6TH STREET, SUITE C EUREKA, CA 95501 707-445-7229 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Date of Filing Application: April 26, 2012 To Whom It May Concern: The Names of the Applicants are: PHYLLIS FRANCA BARBA, NATHAN ANDREW SWENSON The applicant listed above is applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverages Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 325 2ND ST EUREKA, CA 95501-0425 Type of License Applied for: 40 - On-Sale Beer 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2012 (12-151)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 22, 2005, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER TS. NO. 140620-AH ON June 1, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock A.M. in the lobby of Humboldt Land Title Company, 1034 Sixth St., Eureka,

CA County of Humboldt, State of California HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY, a Corporation, as Trustee under the Deed of Trust executed by STEVE M. FRENCH AND TAMARA J. FRENCH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP recorded on April 29, 2005 as Instrument No. 2005-13794-20 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Humboldt County, California by reason of default in the payment or performance of obligations secured thereby including the breach or default, notice of which was recorded February 1, 2012 as Instrument No. 2012-2554-3 of said Official Records, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States, without covenant or warranty, express or implied, as to title, possession, or encumbrances, for the purpose of paying obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, the interest conveyed to said Trustee by said Deed of Trust in property situated in the County of Humboldt, State of California and described as: That real property situate in the County of Humboldt, State of California, described as follows: PARCEL ONE: BEGINNING on the Southerly line of Glenwood Avenue at a point distant thereon 300 feet West of its intersection with the West line of Frank Avenue, as said Avenues are shown on the Map of Eden filed in the Recorder’s Office of Humboldt County, California, on October 27, 1906 in Book 10 of Maps at Page 3; and running thence West along the South line of Glenwood Avenue, 83 feet; thence at right angles South 72 feet 1 inch; thence at right angles West, 2 ½ feet; thence at right angles South, 47 feet 11 inches; thence at right angles East, 85 ½ feet; thence at right angles North 120 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL TWO: That portion of the Eden Tract, according to the Map thereof on file in the Office of the County Recorder of Humboldt County, California, in Book 10 of Maps, Page 3, described as follows: BEGINNING on the Southerly line of Glenwood Avenue at a point distant thereon 383 feet West from the West line of Frank Avenue; and running thence at right angles South 72 feet 1 inch; thence at right angles West, 2.5 feet; thence at right angles South 12 feet to the true point of beginning of the parcel of land to be herein described; thence from said true point of beginning continuing South 35 feet 11 inches; thence at right angles West, 0.8 feet; thence at right angles North 35 feet 11 inches; and thence at right angles East 0.8 feet to the true point of beginning. ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 016-081-028 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 707-4430837 for information regarding the trustee’s sale and inquire as to the status of the foreclosure using the T.S. number assigned to this foreclosure shown on the first page of this notice. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The unpaid balance and estimate of costs, expenses and advances as of May 2, 2012 is $222,942.37; said amount will increase until date of sale. The street address or other common designation, if any, of the real property described herein is purported to be: 3842 Glenwood St., Eureka, CA. Directions may be obtained pursuant to a written request submitted to the Beneficiary. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Dated: May 2, 2012 Beneficiary: Coast Central Credit Union Telephone: (707) 445-8801 Address: 2650 Harrison Avenue, Eureka, CA 95501 HUMBOLDT LAND TITLE COMPANY, a Corporation, Trustee Address: 1034 Sixth Street, Eureka, CA 95501 Telephone: (707) 443-0837 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2012 (12-142)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 12-00273

The following person is doing business as DERMA-SATIONAL at 7290 Humboldt Hill Rd., Eureka, CA 95503. Arice L Miranda 7290 Humboldt Hill Rd. Eureka, CA 95503 The business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on n/a. /s Arice Miranda. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on May 1, 2012. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2012 (12-161)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 12-00293

The following person is doing business as WINDY POINT FENCE COMPANY at 181 Renner Lane, Ferndale, CA 95536. Jose Carlos Alejandre Rodriguez 181 Renner Lane Ferndale, CA 95536 The business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 06/01/2012. /s Jose Carlos Alejandre Rodriguez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on May 11, 2012. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2012 (12-165)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 12-00308

The following persons are doing business as BABETTA’S CAFF’E ITALIA at 3220 Broadway, Suite 8, Eureka, CA 95501. Babetta Francis 2211 J St. Eureka, CA 95501 Stanley Francis 2211 J 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 Babetta Francis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on May 21, 2012. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2012 (12-158)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 12-00309

The following person is doing business as SEASCAPE BED & BREAKFAST at 900 New Navy Base Rd., Samoa, CA 95564, P.O. Box 1495, Eureka, CA 95502. Julie A. Maashoff 900 New Navy Base Rd. Samoa, CA 95564 The business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to

transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on n/a. /s Julie Maashoff. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on May 21, 2012. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2012 (12-159)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 12-00313

The following persons are doing business as OCEAN WAVE QUILTS at 305 V St., Eureka, CA 95501. Tonya Fleming 6640 2nd St. Fields Landing, CA 95537 Sarah L. Gulrich 6640 2nd St. Fields Landing, CA 95537 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 Tonya Fleming. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on May 23, 2012. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2012 (12-162)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 12-00314

The following person is doing business as NORTH COAST CREATIONS at 3035 Little Pond St., McKinleyville, CA 95519. Meaghan McKnight 3035 Little Pond St. McKinleyville, CA 95519 The business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 6/1/2012. /s Meaghan McKnight. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on May 24, 2012. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2012 (12-163)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 12-00247

The following persons are doing business as WHOLE TRUTH MINISTRY at 1226 Freshwater Rd., Eureka, CA 95503. Lester Edward Alexander 1226 Freshwater Rd. Eureka, CA 95503 Teresa Adriana Alexander 1226 Freshwater Rd. Eureka, CA 95503 The business is conducted by A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 4/20/2012. /s Lester Edward Alexander. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on April 20, 2012. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 12-00285

The following person is doing business as BINDU STUDIO at 3703 Spring Street, Eureka, CA 95503. Michael Lewis Thayer 3703 Spring St. Eureka, CA 95503 The business is conducted by An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 5/8/12. /s Michael Lewis Thayer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on May 8, 2012. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2012 (12-152)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 12-00287

The following person is doing business as RAGGS’ 101 SPORTS BAR at 3534 Broadway, Eureka, CA 95503. Darrell Evenson Jr. P.O. Box 213 Fields Landing, CA 95537 344 Railroad Fields Landing, CA 95537 The business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on n/a. /s Darrell Evenson Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on May 9, 2012. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2012 (12-149)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 12-00297

The following persons are doing business as FJ COYOTE at 45442 Highway 96, Orleans, CA 95556, P.O. Box 30, Orleans, CA 95556. Francis Voignier 45442 Highway 96 Orleans, CA 95556 Jocelyn Dominger 99531 Highway 96 Somes Bar, CA 95568 The business is conducted by A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 5/1/2012. /s Francis Voignier. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on May 14, 2012. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2012 (12-153)

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PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED ON JULY 1, 2001, FOR THE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001: Amount to Redeem Assessor’s Assessee’s Name & Property Address By June 30, 2012 Assessment No.

continued from previous page. NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX DELINQUENCY AND IMPENDING DEFAULT Made pursuant to Section 3351, Revenue and Taxation Code I, John Bartholomew, Humboldt County Tax Collector, State of California, certify as follows: That at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2012 by operation of law, any real property (unless previously tax-defaulted and not redeemed) that have any delinquent taxes, assessments, or other charges levied for the fiscal year 2011-2012, and/or any delinquent supplemental taxes levied prior to the fiscal year 2011-2012 shall be declared tax-defaulted. That, if declared tax-defaulted, the real property may be redeemed by payment in full of the amount of defaulted taxes together with such additional redemptions penalties and fees as prescribed by law, or under an installment plan of redemption. That, if the real property taxes remain unpaid after five years, or three years if a nuisance abatement lien has been recorded, the property will be sold at tax sale, unless an installment plan of redemption is initiated and maintained. That a detailed list of all properties remaining tax-defaulted at the close of business on July 2, 2012, and not redeemed prior to being submitted for publication, shall be published on or before September 8, 2015. That information concerning redemption or the initiation of an installment plan of redemption of tax-defaulted property will be furnished, upon request, by John Bartholomew at 825 5th Street, Room 125, Eureka, California 95501 (707) 476-2450. I certify or (declare), under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed at Eureka, Humboldt County, California, on May 24th, 2012. Published in the North Coast Journal on May 31st, June 7th, and June 14th , 2012. NOTICE OF IMPENDING POWER TO SELL TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY Made pursuant to Section 3361, Revenue and Taxation Code Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Codes sections 3691 and 3692.4, the following conditions will, by operation of law, subject real property to the tax collector’s power to sell. 1) All property for which property taxes and assessments have been in default for five or more years. 2) Any property for which property taxes and assessments have been in default for three or more years and a person or entity that has recorded a nuisance abatement lien on that property has requested the property be sold. 3) Any residential property for which property taxes and assessments have been in default for three or more years and has been identified and requested for purchase by a city, county, city and county or nonprofit organization to serve the public benefit by providing housing or services directly related to low-income persons. The parcels listed herein meet one or more of the criteria listed above and thus, will become subject to the tax collector’s power to sell on July 1, 2012, at 12:01 a.m., by operation of law. To prevent the power to sell status from impacting a parcel, which includes additional penalties and interest, as well as a potential sale by public auction, either of the following must occur: 1) The parcel must be fully redeemed through payment of all unpaid amounts, together with penalties and fees prescribed by law, by close of business on July 2, 2012. 2) An installment plan for the parcel must be initiated and maintained on or before June 29, 2012. The right of redemption survives the property becoming subject to the power to sell, but it terminates at 5 p.m. on the last business day before actual sale of the property by the tax collector. All information concerning redemption or the initiation of an installment plan of redemption will be furnished, upon request by John Bartholomew, Humboldt County Tax Collector, 825 5th Street, Room 125, Eureka, CA 95501, (707) 476-2450. The amount to redeem, including all penalties and fees, as of June 30, 2012, is shown opposite the assessment/parcel number and next to the name of the assessee. PARCEL NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION The Assessor’s Parcel/Assessment Number (APN/ASMT), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map, if applicable, and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the assessor’s office.

500-273-003-000 Anderson G E & Jacqueline, 3539 Buttermilk Ln/Arcata $3,478.07 PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED ON JULY 1, 2004, FOR THE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004: Amount to Redeem Assessor’s Assessee’s Name & Property Address By June 30, 2012 Assessment No. 107-236-009-000 Heidrick Michael T $4,900.97 PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED ON JULY 1, 2005, FOR THE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005: Amount to Redeem Assessor’s Assessee’s Name & Property Address By June 30, 2012 Assessment No. 217-191-008-000 Wilkinson Walter H 87 Sequoia Rd/Blocksburg $ 10,011.75 PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED ON JULY 1, 2006, FOR THE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006: Amount to Redeem Assessor’s Assessee’s Name & Property Address By June 30, 2012 Assessment No.

PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED ON JULY 1, 2007, FOR THE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007: Assessor’s Assessment No.

Assessee’s Name & Property Address

Amount to Redeem By June 30, 2012

107-026-004-000

Hunter Daniel G/Childs Velma R, Hunter Wesley R/ Mast Virginia M

$468.79

107-071-003-000

Hunter Daniel G/Childs Velma R, Hunter Wesley R/ Mast Virginia M

$1,208.37

107-124-014-000

McGuiness Robert G

$4,275.10

107-235-009-000

McGuiness Robert G

$3,484.00

109-071-012-000

Shah Dinesh, 183 Marten Way/Shelter Cove

$2,162.52

109-071-018-000

Haisten Miles S & Vicky J, 234 Marten Way/Shelter Cove

$2,266.75

109-071-027-000

Pennell Larita J, 92 Puma Dr/Shelter Cove

$453.64

109-081-028-000

Bank of California, 1034 Puma Dr/Shelter Cove

$2,517.29

109-081-033-000

Mendez Marisol, 1047 Puma Dr/Shelter Cove

$888.68

109-091-003-000

Trappen Kenneth J, 394 Puma Dr/Shelter Cove

$3,124.50

109-121-015-000

Hagenhoff Vivian, 210 Cougar Rd/Shelter Cove

$2,127.87

Dellabruna Arthur & Veronique, 54 Racoon Ct/ Shelter Cove

$2,613.66

001-048-012-000

Mendoza O I & Juana A, 312 W Washington St/Eureka

$7,507.73

005-072-003-000

Riese Carol A, 1818 I St/Eureka

$6,410.95

109-131-013-000

005-072-011-000

Riese Carol A, 1813 H St/Eureka

$12,877.78

109-131-065-000

Hamidi Usmar M, 364 Wolverine Way/Shelter Cove

$2,476.16

005-162-012-000

Terry Juanita A, 1209 14th St/Eureka

$2,319.93

081-041-005-000

Speckman, Mary, 167 Orchard Way/Myers Flat

$ 1,922.11

109-141-012-000

Zarate Eduardo, 1334 Telegraph Creek Rd/Shelter Cove

$3,069.40

107-104-010-000

Kaiser Parnell & Michele, 42808 Mattole Rd/ Honeydew

$12,022.03

109-141-014-000

Gunkel Philip M, 52 Canyon Ct/Shelter Cove

$2,071.50

109-141-015-000

Gunkel Philip M, 60 Canyon Ct/Shelter Cove

$2,040.37

111-111-032-000

Dinzes, Jerry, 269 Redwood Rd/Shelter Cove

$ 2,908.19

109-151-013-000

Delgadillo Jose P, 1121 Telegraph Creek Rd/Shelter Cove

$1,732.34

111-161-025-000

Holland, Kenneth L, 244 Landis Rd/Shelter Cove

$7,168.30

James Morrison R III & Cindra G, 627 S Spring St/ Fortuna

109-211-003-000

$2,517.29

201-094-013-000

$ 8,270.53

Rebello Tony W & Silva Rosemary A, 81 Otter Ln/ Shelter Cove

109-211-039-000

Millan Ben R/Leinen Floyd A, 137 Otter Ln/Shelter Cove

$2,517.29

214-211-011-000

Greenwood Edwin L & Mary G, 5050 Wood Ranch Rd/Redway

109-221-010-000

Onishchenko Vitaly & Irina, 482 Telegraph Creek Rd/ Shelter Cove

$2,030.74

216-291-049-000

Drummond Ellen M

$3,584.83

109-231-031-000

$3,512.58

Jacobs Lea D & Casper II Ken, 43 Horsehoe Ct/ Shelter Cove

$4,108.08

217-111-005-000

Hoyes Veda E/Johnson Steven W, 191 Oldham Rd/ Myers Flat

109-241-021-000

Asato Kenneth, 609 Telegraph Creek Rd/Shelter Cove

$2,266.75

304-231-020-000

Marsh Wayne E & Susan E, 7536 Elk River Ct/Eureka,

$ 5,762.17

109-251-010-000

Tran Annie, 37 Heather Ct/Shelter Cove

$4,718.48

517-290-081-000

Dugan Kenneth, 256 Beach Dr/Trinidad

$11,393.51

109-251-051-000

Black David W & Kristin R, 232 Oak Dr/Shelter Cove

$8,984.72

526-101-015-000

Andreoli Andrew L & Tamara L

$4,458.15

109-271-014-000

Svoma Timothy E & Lone B, 202 Cedarwood Ct/ Shelter Cove

$453.64

109-271-019-000

Svoma Timothy E & Lone B, 256 Cedarwood Ct/ Shelter Cove

$453.64

$741.91

526-251-012-000 Colegrove Everett H & Marjorie H $9,198.79 PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED ON JULY 1, 2007, FOR THE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007: Amount to Redeem Assessor’s Assessee’s Name & Property Address By June 30, 2012 Assessment No.

109-291-001-000

Battiato Seth A, 331 Humboldt Loop Rd/Shelter Cove

$3,579.86

109-291-006-000

May Charles H & Patricia L, 393 Humboldt Loop Rd/ Shelter Cove

$5,871.68

109-291-023-000

Lincoln Trust Company/Ryan Jeff, 533 Humboldt Loop Rd/Shelter Cove

$6,398.41

109-292-047-000

Pham Chau N, 170 Eel Ct/Shelter Cove

$4,278.06

109-311-030-000

Pham Chau N, 8155 Shelter Cove Rd/Shelter Cove

$2,322.72

York Tommy A & Pauline N, Fonseca Keolanalani J & Lehua K K, 554 Parsons Rd/Shelter Cove

$4,487.28

001-066-001-000

FB Squires Family Trust, 202 3rd St/Eureka

$15,819.68

001-066-007-000

Squires Floyd E III & Betty J, 205 4th St/Eureka

$12,016.14

001-232-008-000

Foss Rex D & Jo E, 1219 6th St/Eureka

$2,147.33

004-196-007-000

Squires Floyd E III & Betty J, 241 Wabash Ave/Eureka

$8,487.52

006-065-006-000

Camilli Steve R Jr & Michelle M, 1717 R St/Eureka

$9,398.59

007-041-005-000

Maxwell Linda, 1048 Vigo St/Eureka

$49,624.10

109-331-031-000

009-186-008-000

Alder Robert R III, 3204 Summer St/Eureka

$28,558.64

109-351-055-000

McDaniel Darrell A, 288 Dolphin Rd/Shelter Cove

$20,154.96

011-082-019-000

Maki Reijo J, 3319 G St/Eureka

$11,209.46

011-101-029-000

Eaton Aloma, 3571 F St/Eureka

$4,695.93

110-071-037-000

York Tommy A & Pauline N, 234 Cook Rd/Shelter Cove

$3,982.86

011-144-005-000

Hahn Diana, 935 Buhne St/Eureka

$5,461.13

110-071-038-000

$3,280.77

011-183-005-000

Perry Albert E, 1137 Harris St/Eureka

$11,305.82

York Tommy A & Pauline N, 212 Cook Rd/Shelter Cove

Trego-Halley Stephanie, Trego Michelle, 1808 Wood St/Eureka

110-081-027-000

Johnson Dallerie J, 167 Pepperwood Dr/Shelter Cove

$2,073.15

013-061-001-000

$5,526.44

110-121-022-000

Senecal Karen M, 500 Toth Rd Shelter Cove

$2,556.65

014-251-007-000

Smith Rosemary S, 2939 Park St/Eureka

$5,384.27

110-131-043-000

Chu Danny & Samantha C, 634 Hillside Dr/Shelter Cove

$2,503.55

110-151-030-000

Van Deventer W B & Mary R, 2354 Toth Rd/Shelter Cove

015-141-012-000

Johnson Glenn, 3015 19th St/Eureka

$2,430.67

033-051-001-000

Dwinell James & Sandra

$1,341.59

033-150-006-000

Briggs Daniel & Ryan M, 6645 Benbow Dr/Garberville

$10,016.14

040-084-009-000

Sapp Everett L & Janice R, 951 8th St/Fortuna

052-011-002-000

$453.64

110-191-048-000

Perez Jose L, 1198 Hillside Dr/Shelter Cove

$2,923.47

$21,586.37

110-211-041-000

Ford Ernest E & Marguriette M, 691 Forest Rd/ Shelter Cove

$2,263.19

McWhorter Kralicek Collyn L, 510 Woodland Dr/ Rio Dell

$5,595.56

110-221-009-000

Bailey Jenett R, 1112 Blueridge Rd/Shelter Cove

$1,760.90

053-021-030-000

Erickson Nikolai K, 550 Gunnerson Ln/Rio Dell

$959.90

110-231-057-000

Shaw Michael E, 760 Blueridge Rd/Shelter Cove

$1,037.50

053-122-007-000

Augustine Pierre, 275 Orchard Pl/Rio Dell

$1,379.61

110-241-015-000

Finley Sean, 975 Toth Rd/Shelter Cove

$2,114.69

053-132-003-000

Davis Ruth J & Steven L, 173 Birch St/Rio Dell

$1,787.07

110-251-007-000

De-Martin Laura M, 1602 Toth Rd/Shelter Cove

$3,946.25

081-021-009-000

Meagher William E, 219 Myers Ave/Myers Flat

$1,960.78

110-251-009-000

De-Martin Laura M, 1574 Toth Rd/Shelter Cove

$3,946.25

Finance All LLC, 580 Blueridge Rd/Shelter Cove

$2,269.04

100-283-003-000

Jensen Dana M & Jensen Frances E, 1712 Port Kenyon Rd/Ferndale

110-251-043-000

$7,720.41

110-281-006-000

Makins Dwight W & Evans-Freke Stephen 255 Blueridge Rd/Shelter Cove

$2,437.91

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PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED ON JULY 1, 2007, FOR THE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007: ASSESSOR’S ASSESSMENT NO.

ASSESSEE’S NAME & PROPERTY ADDRESS

110-301-024-000

York Tommy A & Pauline N, 42 Gale Pt/Shelter Cove

111-022-004-000 111-022-032-000 111-031-012-000 111-081-010-000 111-102-015-000

AMOUNT TO REDEEM BY JUNE 30, 2012

PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED ON JULY 1, 2007, FOR THE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007: ASSESSOR’S ASSESSMENT NO.

ASSESSEE’S NAME & PROPERTY ADDRESS

$5,229.85

505-221-018-000

York Tommy A & Pauline, 618 Redwood Rd/Shelter Cove

$6,784.21

508-341-029-000

Agliolo Kristy & Eric, 1010 Hayes Rd/McKinleyville

$1,227.46

York Tommy A & Pauline, 606 Redwood Rd/Shelter Cove

$27,346.19

509-051-023-000

Matthews Jeffery W, 1293 Azalea Rd/McKinleyville

$8,993.48

De-Martin Laura M, 8642 Shelter Cove Rd/Shelter Cove

$3,085.21

509-212-004-000

Jewell Sherrora S, 1723 Market Ave/McKinleyville

$8,628.19

Comparetto Juan R & Maia E, 29 Spur Ct/Shelter Cove

$4,000.08

Equity Trust Company, Weston Christopher M Sr, Weston Bruce A, 190 Nob Hill Rd/Shelter Cove

510-121-003-000

$5,007.35

$6,955.18

Wehmeyer Robert A & Mary A, 2296 Terrace Ln/ McKinleyville

510-133-016-000

Combs Henry A, 1260 Hiller Rd/McKinleyville

$6,484.51

111-112-027-000

York Tommy A & Pauline N

$5,086.05

111-133-017-000

Guzman Else W, 177 Seafoam Rd/Shelter Cove

$2,249.08

511-091-025-000

Ryder John/Ryder Bill & Betty, 1330 Pedroni Rd/ McKinleyville

$5,757.08

111-202-008-000

Sorenson Michael C, 9368 Shelter Cove Rd/Shelter Cove

$15,489.90

511-411-015-000

Miller Dietrich B, 1517 Harden Dr/McKinleyville

$3,488.98

111-202-010-000

Kavanagh H Lee & Hildegard S, 9350 Shelter Cove Rd/ Shelter Cove

$4,640.75

514-042-008-000

Kull Steven & April, 960 9th Ave/Trinidad

$3,906.09

204-161-009-000

Denney Patricia A, Saffell Daniel A & Kathy L

$972.25

515-322-005-000

Born Brett/Walker Teresa J, 382 Mill Creek Ln/ Trinidad

$4,077.02

204-271-006-000

Hough Mark & Staci, 340 A St/Hydesville

$637.74

515-322-026-000

Born Brett/Walker Teresa J

$2,011.88

204-381-001-000

Meyers Eric C/Naher Frederica, 2166 Fisher Rd/Hydesville

$23,504.91

515-322-027-000

$17,377.31

206-091-016-000

Lange Brenda J, 190 Wilder Rd/Carlotta

$2,070.64

Born Brett/Walker Teresa J, 412 Mill Creek Rd/ Trinidad

207-092-003-000

Rock Peggy L, 19140 St Hwy 36/Carlotta

$19,476.25

516-032-005-000

Way Douglas T, 24 Ways Ln/Fieldbrook

$3,195.36

209-152-004-000

Mosolf Terence & Dalton Elizabeth J

$2,289.21

520-085-013-000

Simmons James, 120717 St Hwy 101/Orick

$2,088.14

209-231-015-000

Mosolf Terence & Dalton Elizabeth J

$2,127.49

520-121-006-000

Simmons James, 120680 St Hwy 101/Orick

$2,028.09

210-051-037-000

Shiveley Larry R Hitchcock Sari B

$2,047.00

522-321-019-000

Chilton Johnnie, 53 Gower Ln/Willow Creek

$1,584.86

210-074-007-000

Ehrhardt Brent & Kelly

$2,592.49

526-261-026-000

Long Viola/Lee Stephan W Sr

$1,078.23

210-074-008-000

Ehrhardt Brent & Kelly

$2,592.49

214-255-004-000

Stein Andrea K

$1,985.27

214-255-013-000

Stein Andrea K, 19808 Dyverville Loop Rd/Phillipsville

$2,088.25

215-172-032-000

Juarez Heather, 15900 Briceland-Thorne Rd/ Whitethorn

$10,085.63

216-081-001-000

Buck Mountain Ranch Limited Partnership, 1827 Bell Springs Rd/Harris

$1,721.78

216-082-001-000

Buck Mountain Ranch Limited Partnership

$2,222.91

216-083-001-000

Buck Mountain Ranch Limited Partnership

$1,552.25

216-251-009-000

Rose Ralph W, 270 Main St/Alderpoint

$2,327.87

216-255-004-000

Roden Ray C, 461 Alder Ave/Alderpoint

$3,256.68

217-291-004-000

Meadows Richard D, 89 Church Rd/Blocksburg

$1,857.69

218-021-008-000

Maher Thomas J, 574 Road C Rd/Garberville

$3,099.77

220-061-018-000

Gabriel Linda J, 6685 Briceland-Thorne Rd/ Whitethorn

$4,574.23

221-202-018-000

Wilson Sommer D/Wilson Sommer, 8951 Crooked Prairie Rd/Redway

15,662.04

222-091-002-000

Buck Mountain Ranch Limited Partnership

$721.13

223-011-001-000

Buck Mountain Ranch Limited Partnership

$1,041.60

223-012-001-000

Buck Mountain Ranch Limited Partnership

$2,833.07

223-013-002-000

Buck Mountain Ranch Limited Partnership, 1100 Pratt Mountain Rd/Garberville

$5,565.83

223-014-001-000

Buck Mountain Ranch Limited Partnership

223-015-001-000

Buck Mountain Ranch Limited Partnership, 6504 Alderpoint Rd/Garberville

$828.50 $24,470.55

223-016-001-000

Buck Mountain Ranch Limited Partnership

223-061-001-000

Buck Mountain Ranch Limited Partnership

$2,633.57 1,100.03

223-061-003-000

Buck Mountain Ranch Limited Partnership

$445.76

223-071-001-000

Buck Mountain Ranch Limited Partnership

666.11

223-072-005-000

Buck Mountain Ranch Limited Partnership

$689.63

223-081-003-000

Crooks Matthew R & Reagan David P, 5407 Alderpoint Rd/Garberville

$3,856.65

300-131-004-000

Barker Darrin, 1725 Campton Rd/Eureka

$11,140.30

300-251-017-000

Davies John D

$2,083.61

300-252-028-000

Davies John D, 4950 Canyon Dr/Eureka

$6,292.69

402-301-009-000

Becker Robert H, 2588 Tower Dr/Eureka

$8,928.67

500-011-007-000

Davies Scott, Stenborg-Davies Christina, 2242 Fickle Hill Rd/Arcata

$26,036.90

500-201-021-000

Maxwell Linda, 1891 Golf Course Rd/Bayside

$34,031.68

501-291-012-000

McTague Timothy J Sr & Kathleen A, 200 Rocky Creek Rd/Arcata

$6,524.39

503-324-011-000

Danielson James C & Cheryl A, 2711 Hilltop Ct/Arcata

$6,884.20

504-201-048-000

Pretto Jay S, 7369 West End Rd/Arcata

$5,758.78

Frick David P & Lydia M, 1863 11th St/Arcata

AMOUNT TO REDEEM BY JUNE 30, 2012 $2,546.38

I certify or (declare), under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed at Eureka, Humboldt County, California, on May 24th, 2012. Published in the North Coast Journal on May 31st June 7th, and June 14th , 2012. 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2012 (12-164)

continued from page 47. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 12-00248

The following persons are doing business as FURRY FRIENDS ALPACA FARM at 8521 Butler Valley Rd., Korbel, CA 95550, P.O. Box 439, Arcata, CA 95518. Rama E. Zarcufsky P.O. Box 439 Arcata, CA 95518 Danielle L. Matthews 8521 Butler Valley Rd. Korbel, CA 95550 The business is conducted by Copartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 4/24/2012. /s Danielle Matthews. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on April 24, 2012. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2012 (12-148)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 12-00275

The following person is doing business as MONICA’S CUSTOM MEALS/MUNCHIEZ CAFE at 3372 Antoinette Ct., Arcata, CA 95521. Monica Christes 3372 Antoinette Ct. Arcata, CA 95521 The business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 5/3/12. /s Monica Christes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on May 3, 2012. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2012 (12-141)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 12-00278

The following person is doing business as RED MOUNTAIN RESOURCE COMPANY at 1452 Horrell

Ave., McKinleyville, CA 95519. Harry Hergenrather 1452 Horrell Ave. McKinleyville, CA 95519 The business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on n/a. /s Harry Hergenrather. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on May 4, 2012. CAROLYN CRNICH Humboldt County Clerk 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2012 (12-144)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LEONARD J. DEMMER, also known as LEONARD JOHN DEMMER CASE NO. PR120133

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LEONARD J. DEMMER, also known as LEONARD JOHN DEMMER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TIMOTHY CLINTON CLARK in the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TIMOTHY CLINTON CLARK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by court. A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 21, 2012 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: JAMES K. MORRISON MORRISON & MORRISON 3005 G STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 (707) 443-8012 MAY 25, 2012 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DARELL G. WHITAKER CASE NO. PR120126

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DARELL G. WHITAKER, also known as DARELL GLEN WHITAKER and DARELL WHITAKER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DANA WHITAKER in the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DANA WHITAKER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take 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 June 21, 2012 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: JAMES K. MORRISON S.B.#30716 MORRISON & MORRISON 3005 G STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 (707) 443-8012 MAY 18, 2012 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2012 (12-157)

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CENTERARTS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE COORDINATOR F/T, $2,521 - $3,469/month. Oversee CenterArts’ administrative & ticket office. Duties include staff supervision, records processing, cash handling, ticket sales. Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, possess strong customer service & computer skills. Strong supervisory & scheduling experience required. Ability to work some evenings & weekends during CenterArts shows. DEADLINE: June 7, 4pm. CONVENIENCE STORE SUPERVISOR F/T, $2,074 - $2,888/month. Duties include staff supervision, cashiering, purchasing, stocking, merchandising, & customer service. Must possess food handling & grocery store related experience. Evening shift. DEADLINE: June 13, 4pm. CENTER ACTIVITIES MANAGER F/T, $4,000 - $5,500/month. Oversee Center Activities, Student Recreation & Wellness Center, Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, & Arcata Community Pool. Duties include staff supervision; facility & risk management; oversight & development of campus recreation programs. Must have strong administrative & leadership skills, and extensive supervisory, budget & program management experience in a recreational setting. Bachelor’s degree in recreation administration or related field required. DEADLINE: June 29, 4pm. Excellent benefits include medical and retirement. Application procedure: Mail cover letter and resume (indicate position being applied for) to: Hiring Committee, University Center, 1 Harpst St., Arcata, CA 95521; or email: univctrjobs@humboldt.edu

Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services is accepting extra help applications for Mental Health Clinicians to work in an acute 24 hour in-patient hospital facility. Must be available to work week days, week-ends & holidays or as needed. Candidates selected will be required to pass background screening and must possess a valid CDL. Candidates must also possess a valid registration or license to practice as an MFT-I, MFT, ASW or LCSW. Hourly wage for these placements: Mental Health Clinician I $22.63/hr (MFT-I or ASW) Mental Health Clinician II $26.29/hr (MFT or LCSW) Extra help applications & job description may be picked up at: Department of Health & Human Services Employee Services 507 F Street, Eureka, Ca 95501 Application deadline: June 8, 2012 AA/EOE Employer

CHER-AE HEIGHTS CASINO PART-TIME POSITIONS Dishwasher/Prep Cook 2 - Crown Club Rep 2 - Cage Cashier Bingo Admit Wait Staff (Sunset) Bartender (Sunset) Bartender (Lounge) 2 - Deli Worker Janitorial Security Officer 2 - Slot Attendant FULL-TIME POSITIONS Fiscal Assistant/AP Clerk SEASCAPE, PART-TIME POSITIONS Cook Gift Shop Clerk Charter Boat Captain 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.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT II. (Job #12-47), F/T position in Academic Personnel Services. Close: 6/8/12. For more info visit: www.humboldt.edu/ jobs or call (707) 826-3626. HSU is an ADA/Title IX/EOE (E-0531) ADVERTISING CAREER. Secure clients over the phone, high commission possible with hourly wage, easy hours, amazing coworkers, experience not required. Arcata marketing company, 7+ years in business, (707) 822-1812. (E-0531) AIRLINE CAREERS. Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 242-3214 (E-0531) OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT. Optometric Office Assistant needed FT. Experience handling phones, billing, frame adjusting and multitasking needed for busy parctice. Exceptional customer service and previous optical experience preferred. Send resume and cover letter to drpaul@humboldt1.com or FAX to 443-1697. (E-0607) YARD PERSON/FORKLIFT OPERATOR/DELIVERY PERSON. Valid Drivers License, Mandatory Drug Testing, Heavy lifting required. Apply in person. Hensell Materials, 4475 Broadway, Eureka. (E-0607)

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United indian HealtH ServiceS, inc. 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata, CA 95521 • (707) 825-5000

Positionsavailable at UiHS:

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arcata Dentist, Family Medicine Provider, & Licensed Clinical Social Worker (2-positions). Smith river Chief Medical Officer, Family Medicine Provider, & Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (2-positions).

Operating revenue Manager Must have BA/BS degree; 5 years sup. experience in Medical billing, health care coding, billing & collections required; & equivalent combination of education/ experience can be substituted for Degree. Closing: 6/8/12. Health information Management (HiM) Manager Must have BA/BS Degree in HIM with 3 years experience with in a HIM program, experience in computer applications, including monitoring & assessing EHR operations, data & activities; experience & training in HIPAA Privacy, California privacy laws, & other applicable privacy & release of information laws, rules or regulations. Open Until Filled.

UIHS is an electronic health record site and offers competitive 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. Information on the positions can be found at www.uihs.org or call (707) 825-5000. Open Until Filled.

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Accounting Analyst Great opportunity to join a growing, local Wholesale Company. Position will perform accounting functions including AP, cash management, reconciling, assisting in period end close, building & maintaining business metric tools, analysis of budget to actual projections and expenses. BS in Business or related field plus intermediate to advance MS Excel skills required. Full-time position - Competitive salary, 401k plan and full health Insurance. Email resume to hr@tomasjewelry.com CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER, RN OR LVN. Community Clinic in Redway seeks a hands-on Clinical Nurse Manager to actively manage patient care and supportive services. Redwoods Rural Health Center is a small, moderately paced primary care medical practice with integrated behavioral health care and dental services. Candidates must possess clinical experience, strong triage skills, leadership attributes and management skills. Bilingual Spanish and experience with Electronic Health Records systems preferred. Beautiful location with compassionate and dynamic team. Four-day work week, competitive salary and benefits. E-mail resume and cover letter to Tina Tvedt, MHA, Executive Director at ttvedt@ rrhc.org. (E-0607)

BECOME A MENTOR! California Mentor is seeking committed, positive people willing to share their home & help an adult with developmental disabilities lead and integrated life in the community. Become part of a professional team and reive a competitive monthly reimbursement, training & continuous support. Contact Matthew, (707 442-4500 ext. 14, 317 Third St., Eureka. www.mentorswanted. com (E-1227) PT RETAIL SALES POSITION. Now available at Kokopilau. Recent women’s apparel, footwear or jewelry sales experience preferred. Apply in person or mail resume with references to: KOKOPILAU, 515 Second St., Eureka, Ca 95502. (E-0607)

In accordance w/ P.L. 93-638 American Indian Preference will be given. Must have valid driver license and be insurable. UIHS is an alcohol & drug free workplace w/ req’d testing. Apply at www.uihs.org or call (707) 825-5000.

WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR I/II

I - $37, 814.40 - $45, 963.64/yr. II - $39, 748.80 - $48, 314.91/yr. Final Filing Date: 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2012. Participates in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment and disposal system, including sewer lift stations and associated appurtenances and the water distribution system. Application materials are available at City of Arcata, City Manager’s Office, 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521; by calling (707) 822-5953; or at www.cityofarcata.org. EOE. SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES. Accepting applications for Forklift, Dropout, Resaw and Stacker operators with at least 2 years experience. Apply in person Mon. - Fri., May 21- June1, 9 a.m- 4 p.m, 2593 New Navy Base Rd in Arcata, located appox 3 miles from Eureka or Arcata on Hwy 255. We are a drug & tobacco free work place, a verifiable SS# is req’d. EOE (E-0531) R.N. PART TIME. Experience working w/elderly preferred. No weekends/holidays. Application/job description may be picked up at Adult Day Health Care of Mad River. Applications accepted until position filled. (707) 822-4866. (E-0531) CAREGIVER WANTED. 42-year-old quadriplegic in Fieldbrook, looking for energetic assistant able to multitask. PT, experience preferred but not essential. Wage negotiable/gas allowance. 839-7827 (E-0531) HOME CAREGIVERS PT/FT. Nonmedical caregivers to assist elderly in their homes. Top hourly fees. 442-8001. (E-1227)

ELITE CAREGIVERS NOW HIRING. Humboldt/Del Norte FT/ PT Certified Caregivers, CNA/ HHA. Competitive wages and Benefits. elitecaregivers@gmail. com. (E-0607) HELP WANTED!!! Make money Mailing brochures from home! FREE Supplies! Helping Home-Workers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.theworkhub.net (AAN CAN) (E-0607) FULL TIME HOUSE CLEANING POSITION. Available with Dependable Cleaning. Mon.-Fri. No evenings or weekends. Bi-lingual a plus.Valid license and reliable vehicle required. Call 445-1094 and leave name, phone number and best time to call. (E-0531) PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1,000 a Week mailing brochures from home! Guaranteed Income! FREE Supplies! No experience required. Start Immediately! www. homemailerprogram.net (AAN CAN) (E-0607)

$$$HELP WANTED$$$ Extra Income! Assembling CD cases from Home! No Experience Necessary! Call our Live Operators Now! 1-800-405-7619 EXT 2450 http:// www.easywork-greatpay.com (AAN CAN) (E-0614)

Rentals 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.

EHO. Hearing impaired: TDD Ph# 1-800-735-2922. Apply at Office: 2575 Alliance Rd. Arcata, 8am-12pm & 1-4pm, M-F (707) 822-4104 EUREKA LARGE 3 BEDROOM HOUSE. Large Garage, 215 Ready. $2800, or Offer. 445-2227. (R-0531) ARCATA 2BD/1BA APARTMENT. 1236 L St., #D. 2nd Floor, SEC 8 OK, W/S/G Pd, Bike to HSU, Cat OK, Rent $750, Vac 6/12. www. ppmrentals.com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0531) ARCATA 3BD/1BA HOUSE. 2220 Wisteria Way. Close to Schools/ Parks. Rent $1195. Vac 6/24. www. ppmrentals.com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0531) AVAILABLE NOW. Eureka 1940’s charming 2BD/2BA. Oak floors, gas fireplace. Gardener/Garbage paid. W/D hook-ups. $1200/ month + $1500/security. Consider Pets. 445-3811. (R-0614) EUREKA 1BD/1BA APARTMENT. 1335 6th St. SEC 8 OK, W/S/G Pd., MtM, Rent $600, Vacant 6/2. www.ppmrentals.com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0531) EUREKA 1BD/1BA APARTMENT. 536 Wabash. 1/1 Apt. SEC 8 OK, Vintage Flair, Rent $585, Vac 6/14. www.ppmrentals.com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0531) EUREKA 1BD/1BA APARTMENT. 526 Wabash. 1/1 Apt., SEC 8 OK, Laundry On Site, Rent $585, Vac 6/15. www.ppmrentals.com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0531)

EUREKA 2BD/1.5BA HOUSE. 2124 Union St. Centrally Located. FP, Garage, Office, Shop, Pets OK, Rent $1000 Vac 6/20. www.ppmrentals.com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0531) EUREKA 2BD/1BA APARTMENT. 3113 Ingley St. 2nd Floor, SEC 8 OK, W/S/G Pd., Near Shop & Bus Lines, Cat OK, Vac 6/9. www.ppmrentals. com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0531) EUREKA 3BD/2.5BA HOUSE. 4622 Kincaid. Private Master Suite, Walk-In Closet’s, Pet Friendly, Rent $1600, Available Now. www. ppmrentals.com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0531) EUREKA STUDIOS. 212 E St. Studio Units Available! W/S/G Paid, Call for Available Dates & Rates! www. ppmrentals.com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0531) M C K I N L E Y V I L L E 2 B D/ 1 BA HOUSE. 2420 Trina Ct. Great for Gardeners, Off Beaten Path! Pets OK, Rent $950, Vac 6/7. www. ppmrentals.com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0531) M C K I N L E Y V I L L E 3 B D/2 BA HOUSE. 2670 Bolier. Pet OK, .78 Acre, Ocean View, RV Storage, Rent $1800, Vacant Now. www. ppmrentals.com, Rental hotline (707) 444-9197. (R-0531) ARCATA APARTMENT. 2bd/1bath, newly remodeled unit. New carpets, floor, fixtures, appliances. Near HSU/Downtown. Patio, parking. No pets/smoking. $850/ month. 2122 Heather Ln., #C. 4997246. Available now. (R-0607) ARCATA 1BD, 2BD & STUDIOS. Available now. Some or all utilities paid, coin op laundry, close to buses. Near HSU! Call for more info! 822-4557 (R-0531) HUMBOLDT BAY PROPERTIES. Apartments, rooms and houses. 443-5228. (R-0607) BY THE BAY & OLD TOWN. Eureka 1BD/1BA Apartment. $650/month, $1000/deposit. No Smoking/Pets. W/S/G paid. References required. 445-4679. (R-0531) 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-0531) your ideal employee may be a Journal reader. 442-1400. VISA/ MC. Place your ad onlinle at www. northcoastjournal.com

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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-1227)

HAVE A VACATION RENTAL. List it in The North Coast Journal, email classified@northcoastjournal.com, or call 442-1400 for more info. and Great Rates. (L-0531)

DO YOU HAVE A TRIP IN MIND, WANT TO TRAVEL, BUT CAN’T IMAGINE GOING ALONE?. I am the patient and level-headed delightful companion for you to hire! I am a women in her fifties, with good humor and good people skills, and, I can be easily scheduled for short or long trips this year. Call (707) 498-8981. (L-0531)

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Buy/Sell/Trade Check out our healthy plants!

R&R HOUSE & PETSITTING. Reliable & Reasonable. Lots of love for pets, home, garden. 499-6769. (S-0621) 2 GUYS & A TRUCK. Carpentry, Landscaping, Junk Removal, Clean Up. Contact (707) 8453087. (S-0607) HOUSE CLEANING BY JEANNIE. Residence $15/hour, Move-outs $20/hour. Call 445-2644. References Available. (S-0809) AMUSING GAMES & AMAZING PERFORMANCES FOR ALL AGES. Events, Birthdays, Festivals, Kidszones. I’ll Juggle, Unicycle, & bring Toys. aokayClown.com, (707) 499-5628. (S-1227) DISORGANIZED? HIRE A PRO! Paper, clutter, kitchens, closets. A.D.D. specialist. Experienced, Affordable, Friendly. Claire Josefine 268-8585. www.clairejosefine.com. (S-1227)

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BY OWNER FRESHWATER AREA. 5.15 area, 2400 sq, ft., 3 bedroom, 3 bath, a solarium 12 x 16, woodstove, country kitchen, all appliances, stepdown living room, forced air, hardwood floors, 3 car garage, carport, RV pad, large barn/workshop, orchard, garden hen house, 425k. some financing (707) 445-4165 (RE-0621) TRINITY VILLAGE 1.3 ACRES WITH CREEK. 3BD/2BA main house. PLUS: Guest House, Art Studio/Workshop, Pool, Sauna, 2 Car Garage, Amenities Galore. $375,000. Call Gail Packard Realty, Owner/Broker, (530) 629-4181. (RE-0531) 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. $99,900 will consider offers. (530) 629-2031 (RE-1227)

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Buy/Sell/Trade AGELESS BEAUTIES YARD SALE. June 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 1565 L St. Across from Arcata High. (BST0531) ELECTRONICS & TV’S 1/2 PRICE! GOLF CLUBS & CLOTHING 25¢. May 29-June 2. Dream Quest Thrift Store Next Door to Willow Creek Post Office. Helping Provide Opportunities for Local Youth! (BST-0531) FOR SALE, MUST GO! 5 card tables & chairs. Wooden cashier cage. Bench, barstools. Make Offer. 306 F St., Eureka. 616-8740. (BST-0531)

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AKC DOBERMAN PUPS. Deposits Being Accepted, Colors Available. Health Certs. (707) 845-5372. (P-0621) LABRADOODLES. Hypoallergenic and non-shedding. Parents smarter than smart! 7 weeks. Crate trained and weaned, vet checked and dewclaws removed. Creams, chocolates, blacks. $900. (707) 441-4913. (P-0614) PAWS OFF MY HERBS. 8% OFF SALE! Bulk herbs aren’t taxed and Buster still gets a break. It’s a dog’s life. Dot’s Vitality, Dot’s Veggie Vitality and Dot’s Arthritis. Find Dot’s at: Moonrise Herbs, Arcata, Humboldt Herbals, Eureka, or order online at wwwhumboldtherbals.com (P-1227)

THE BEAD LADY. For all your needs in beads! Glass beads, leather, shells, findings, jewelry. Kathy Chase Owner, 76 Country Club Dr Ste 5, Willow Creek. 530629-3540. krchase@yahoo.com. (BST-1227)

40KW DIESEL GENERATOR. Cummins Model 40DGBC, weatherproof enclosure, 175 gallon tank, 300 hours. Auto-transfer switch. $10,000 OBO Steve (707) 834-0987 (BST-0531) BUYING COIN COLLECTIONS. Big or Small. I will come to you. Private and Confidential. Call William (707) 845-7420 or email goodsign111@yahoo.com. (BST-0621)

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Legal Services Kathleen Bryson Attorney DUI & DMV Hearings Cultivation/Possession Juvenile Delinquency Misdemeanors & Felonies

SAXOPHONE/FLUTE LESSONS. All ages, beginner-advanced, jazz improvisation, technique. Susie Laraine: 441-1343. (M-1227) GUITAR/PIANO LESSONS. All ages, beginning and intermediate. Seabury Gould 444-8507. (M-1227)

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JUPITERS LIGHT ASTROLOGY READING. The Sacred Geometry of Our Lives. Individual, Family & Relationship Readings. Shakati L. Walsh, MA Spiritual Psychology, MS Educational Counseling. 1-800-ASK-Keen ext: 02466043 first 3 minutes are Free (707) 616-3163, shakatiwalsk@yahoo. com (S-1227) TAROT AS AN EVOLUTIONARY PATH. Classes in Eureka and Arcata. Private mentorships, readings. Carolyn Ayres, 442-4240, www. tarotofbecoming.com. (MB-0531) COACHING FOR PERSONAL EVOLUTION WITH REBECCA OWEN. Access your wholeness by cultivating your Presence in the Now and learning to clear old patterns. 822-5253. (MB-0920) THE SPINE IS YOUR CONDUIT FOR LIFE-FORCE ENERGY. Open to the Alignment of Your Whole Self: Chiropractic by Dr. Scott Winkler, D.C. and Energy Work by Rebecca Owen. 822-1676. (MB-0920) HIGHER EDUCATION FOR SPIRITUAL UNFOLDMENT. Bachelors, Masters, D.D./Ph.D., distance learning, University of Metaphysical Sciences. Bringing professionalism to metaphysics. (707) 822-2111 (MB-1227)

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