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9 Poem

Being different together

10 News

Policing the Police

12 It’s Personal

Our Affordable Housing Neighbors are the Best

13 NCJ Daily Online 14 On The Cover Racing the Rise

18 On the Table Slow Turkey

19 Humboldt Made

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20 Down and Dirty

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‘Weep for the Forest’ Editor: I am, of course, delighted that our local news reporters and a few dozen citizens could find a moment of joy in seeing Sugar Bear lying dead, prone on the bed of a big fuel consumptive truck (Calendar, Oct. 28). And I weep for the forest. Why would we give a cutesy name to this massive and important denizen of our precious and imperiled forests and then cut it down so our nation can gasp at his size and beauty for about 20 days in a city 3,000 miles away? And what have we lost in doing so? For the answer to that question I recommend any book by Suzanne Simard available at our local booksellers. The level of cluelessness involved in our consumptive “traditions” is what should make us gasp. This winter plant a tree to express your holiday cheer or decorate a living tree in your yard or build a construction to stand in for a dead-living tree in your home or make a contribution to a forest conservation effort, but leave the conifers where they are growing their carbon sink. Are we not yet to the point where we can give up our flagrant wastefulness in favor of sustainable ways to experience joy? P. Givins, Arcata

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Editor: The Nov. 4 North Coast Journal edition had a much-needed, informative and scary article about the nuclear power plant (“Dancing on the Hum Nuke’s Grave is Strictly Prohibited”). J.A. Savage does an excellent job of telling us what has been done and what needs to be done. The ending of the article should be an alert: “It’s unlikely that there will ever be a permanent national repository,” said Humboldt Baykeeper Director Jennifer

Kalt. “Waiting for that is not realistic. Ultimately, there’s no safe place for the waste. Moving it will be dangerous and controversial and expensive, but it needs to be moved farther from the bay, out of the sea level rise hazard area. We need to start figuring out a real plan. Otherwise, we’re just leaving the problem for future generations to deal with.” I will not be part of that future generation, but it is not about me. It is about our kids and grandkids and we need to care about those who will be here long after we are gone. Dave Rosso, Eureka Editor: Let’s gratefully dance on the “Hum Nuke’s Grave” (J.A. Savage’s cover story Nov. 4) now that this close-to-disaster nuclear power plant has been officially declared “cleaned up” and decommissioned by PG&E — at least I would if the radioactive remains stored locally weren’t so potentially dangerous. I compare the use of nuclear power plants to the practice of heart surgery — except heart surgeons know how to close up the gaping wound in the patient after the operation and restore the patient safely to health. With nuclear power plants, however, we only know how to build and operate them, and very little about how and where to safely store their radioactive waste for decades to thousands of years before they safely degrade and are harmless. I recommend Savage’s excellent account of “lessons learned” from our Humboldt nuclear power plant and its aftermath since it was shut down in 1976. But she left out one history “lesson” in her story. At the same time as Humboldt County politicians and local government entities welcomed PG&E’s plan in the late 1950s/ early 1960s to build its “small” 65-megawatt nuclear power plant on Humboldt Bay, PG&E was also planning to build a large nuclear power plant near Bodega Bay

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(and the San Andreas earthquake fault) in Marin County. PGE’s misguided and ill-informed belief that Bodega Head was an ideal place for a nuclear power plant soon became strongly opposed by a coalition of local ranchers and dairymen, seismologists, college professors and students, conservationists and others of all political backgrounds. In face of all this organized opposi-

tion, seismic evidence and unproved and untested engineering designs for reactor containment in the event of a quake, the Atomic Energy Commission reported in October of 1964 that Bodega Head was not a “suitable” location for this proposed nuclear power plant. PG&E then withdrew its application. But while all this was happening, apparently our remote and oh-so-willing-tohost-it Humboldt County was “suitable” and PG&E’s Unit 3 nuclear power plant was being built and commissioned in 1963. Definitely a lesson to remember: We should always know the backstory and science behind any effort to build or move an industry or technology and its likely environmental risks to Humboldt County before agreeing to permit it to do so. Mark Larson, Arcata Editor: Ms. Savage’s article Dancing on the Grave... of the Humboldt nuke plant was very good, but some comments. There was no “cooling tower” at the Humboldt Bay Nuclear Power Plant. They had a tall chimney similar to what you see on conventional fossil fuel power plants intended to vent the reactor room. Most nuke plants have enclosed containment systems to prevent the release of radioactivity from the reactor building, but the Humboldt nuke plant released its contaminants into the atmosphere high above the plant site, relying on atmospheric dilution. Those releases did occur, but not diluting enough to avoid blanketing the areas east of the plant, including South Bay Elementary School. As for the missing fuel segments, seemingly exhaustive physical — and record — searching did not turn them up in the spent fuel pool or anywhere else. The most likely scenario is that they were shipped to a reprocessing facility along with other fuel rods back in the day before adequate records were kept about such things. As stated, the plant’s nuke waste will remain toxic for hundreds of thousands of years. But sitting around for 45 years (since it last was irradiated in the reactor) has significantly reduced its temperature and radioactivity. The most dangerous radioactive isotopes decay relatively quickly, leaving behind longer-lived elements with greater stability and fewer health-threatening gamma rays. Human-caused climate change is raising sea levels and creating more powerful storms, and that is the biggest concern at the facility. The nuke waste will likely never leave the Eureka area, so it is up to PG&E to do whatever necessary to make sure the site is protected from predicted

higher wave action. That means hardening the Buhne Point hillside to a greater degree than it is now. There is rip-rap protecting the base of the hill, but geologists and engineers need to get together to design a system that will protect the hillside from erosion for hundreds of years to come. Let’s get started on this process now. Michael Welch, McKinleyville

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ith little fanfare, the Eureka City Council voted unanimously Nov. 2 to move forward with what, if finalized, will become the most robust police oversight policy in Humboldt County. The council directed staff to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to hire an independent police auditor to work with the city’s re-christened Citizens Accountability Board to provide independent reviews of Eureka Police Department policies and procedures, as well as citizen complaints, internal affairs investigations and serious uses of force. Once the RFP process is complete, an ordinance outlining the transformation of the “Citizens Advisory Board” into a body with a sharper focus on oversight will come back before the council at a future date, but discussions at two recent meetings indicate broad support. The advisory board’s roots stretch back to 2015, when former Chief Andrew Mills launched a Chief’s Advisory Panel, an informal group whose members were appointed by Mills and offered feedback on EPD policies and internal reviews. That panel was turned into a Citizens Advisory Board last year, with members appointed

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by the mayor and meetings held publicly and governed by the state’s Ralph M. Brown Act. And if it wasn’t evident in the name itself, the ordinance made very clear the board was solely there to provide input. “The board acts as an advisory body to the chief of police,” the current ordinance, which is slated to be repealed and replaced at a future meeting, lists as the board’s first charge under its “powers and duties” section. “Recommendations made by the board are not binding on the chief.” The proposed ordinance doesn’t really give the board more power — its recommendations still won’t be binding and it won’t have any ability to discipline officers — but it changes its mandate from acting as a “liaison” between the department and the community to one of oversight and transparency. Perhaps most importantly, the ordinance provides that the city would contract with an independent police auditor — a kind of third-party investigator — who works out of the City Manager’s Office and in consultation with the board. Under the RFP approved by the council Nov. 2, the independent auditor would have broad access to a wide

breadth of materials to evaluate internal affairs investigations, the handling of complaints and allegations of misconduct, and probes of police shootings. In fact, not only would the auditor have access to full investigative files, but it would be cleared to conduct independent interviews of civilian witnesses and sit in on interviews of sworn officers and ask questions through the lead police investigator. “IPA will provide evaluations as to whether an investigation is complete, thorough and objective and/or an explanation if more investigation or a change in finding is recommended,” the RFP states, adding that if a third party is selected to conduct an investigation, the auditor would “assist in the selection of the investigator.” The system is essentially designed to put an independent check on internal departmental discipline processes. “The IPA will have access to the EPD complaint database and regularly assess issues, such as the nature of complaints, how complaints are classified and whether investigation timelines are met,” the RFP states. “The IPA will also have access to EPD personnel and discipline records and will assess the discipline system

for fairness and appropriate levels of discipline.” Much of the information the auditor would have access to is confidential under the Police Officers Bill of Rights, which holds that almost all complaints and disciplinary actions are to be shielded from public view unless there’s a sustained finding of dishonesty or sexual assault. But the draft ordinance and the RFP moved forward by the council make clear the auditor and the accountability board would be expected to distill the findings of their oversight into regular reports to the public. And in cases in which the auditor deems an EPD investigation “insufficient” or the department declines to open one,” and the auditor’s recommendations aren’t heeded, they could — with approval from the city manager and city attorney — launch an independent investigation. In those cases, EPD “will provide full access to all materials concerning the incident underlying the complaint and all relevant personnel.” The new system would also require that the auditor be notified as soon as the department receives a complaint or misconduct allegations, and that they be called out whenever there is a critical incident, whether it be a police shooting (regardless of whether anyone was injured) or a serious use of force. It would also offer another venue for lodging complaints or misconduct allegations, all of which currently must go through the department, either by phone, an online form and in-person. The new system would allow members of the public — and departmental employees — to instead go to the auditor or a member of the board, who would then be required to also pass the complaint or allegation on to EPD. The RFP is based on one recently issued by the city of Santa Cruz, where former Eureka Police Chief Andrew Mills served as chief for four years before recently accepting a similar post in Palm Springs. Eureka City Manager Miles Slattery said Mills was consulted on Eureka’s proposal and seemed to feel using an independent police auditor had worked well in Santa Cruz. Slattery told the council it’s unclear exactly how much the auditor will cost, but estimated it will be around $70,000 to $80,000 annually based on what he’s seen in other jurisdictions. Regarding the Citizens Accountability Board, the council agreed at its Oct. 5 meeting to allow the previous board’s seven members the opportunity to stay

on under the new mandate. Moving forward, members will be nominated by the mayor and approved by the council. None of the board’s members — or their close relatives — can be current or former EPD employees. During the council’s Oct. 5 meeting, the question arose of whether all former police officers should be prohibited from serving on the board. Councilmember Kati Moulton, who brought the issue of enhanced oversight forward at the council’s July 20 meeting, setting the process in motion, said her intent was to make sure there was “citizen” oversight of police. But current EPD Chief Steve Watson said that while he understood that, he felt having the perspective of someone with police training on the board could be valuable, saying they can view use of force instances through a “radically different lens” than people who have never been trained. Ultimately, Moulton and the council said they saw value in including that perspective, but only amended the ordinance so that a maximum of one of the board’s seven members can be a retired officer. The new system is being pushed forward at a time of turmoil and transition for EPD, with Watson having recently announced that he will step down as chief at the end of the month and an outside law firm currently evaluating disciplinary actions proposed by the city against EPD officers after a months-long investigation into violent, misogynistic and dehumanizing text messages shared between a unit of six EPD officers. Moulton made clear at the council’s Oct. 5 meeting, however, that her request for a more robust system of oversight was based on general principle and not any specific allegation or investigation at the department. “I think this is a protection that we need to put in place for the future health and accountability of our police department and our community,” she said. The RFP requires that proposals to serve as the city’s independent police auditor are due Jan. 7, and the city hopes to have the position filled early next year. Once the auditor is in place, the council would take up final approval of the accountability board ordinance.

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Our Affordable Housing Neighbors are the Best By Louisa Rogers

itspersonal@northcoastjournal.com s my husband and I walked over to the boardwalk, a man standing on the balcony of a building opposite our Old Town apartment called over to us. “Who’s that?” I asked. “His name is Jim,” Barry said. “I think he runs the building.” Since 2000, Jim Wolters, 63, has been the manager of the Driftwood Apartments, a former brothel in Eureka’s wild early days, he says, now made up of single rooms. Earlier in his life, after receiving a culinary arts and hotel/restaurant management degree from the University of California at Los Angeles, he was a cook at the Denny’s at LAX. Wolters is friendly, always greeting us and other neighbors from his balcony perch. Two years ago, when I broke my wrist, he was concerned, and when Barry had a serious bike accident last year and was in St. Joseph Hospital for five days, he dropped off a handwritten get well card, saying Barry was in his prayers. From Wolters, I’ve learned the importance of what sociologists call “loose ties,” casual connections like neighbors, letter carriers or cashiers we see regularly. When vacancies arise, Wolters and the property manager Megan Seely interview room candidates together. Four women and seven men currently live at the Driftwood, with three on the waiting list. Their rent ranges from $215-$250 per month, not including phone, wifi and cable. Three bathrooms on the premises are professionally cleaned every week. Wolters likes Seely to help interview candidates because, as he says, “I can screw up the decision.” “He has a big heart,” says Seely, “but sometimes I have to remind him this is also a

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She likes the Driftwood, though shared living has been a challenge during COVID. “I’m respectful of people. If someone is in the kitchen, I say, ‘Are you OK with me sharing the space?’” “We see each other as a close-knit family and we take care of each other and check in on each other,” Shore says. Describing the resident who was evicted, she says, “It was like having a brother lost on drugs. We didn’t want to see him go, but he couldn’t stay.” She adds, “It’s very quiet here. Jim runs a tight ship.” Another resident, Barry Jones, 65, a former Pacific Lumber Co. employee, grew up in Shively and has been at the Driftwood for six years. He’s a graduate of the Rescue Mission’s year-long program for getting off drugs and has been off methamphetamines for eight years. “The Driftwood isn’t a ‘clean and sober’ place, but it’s not a drug house either,” he says. Jones doesn’t think much of pot. “If you’re smoking to get high, it’s a drug, whether it’s legal or not. I think pot destroyed this county,” he goes on. “When I was growing up, you could hitchhike on the freeway with a

rifle and everyone knew you’d been hunting and the cops didn’t bother you.” Jones likes the rent, but he also applied to Silver Crest Apartments to have an apartment with a kitchen. Until then, he eats at the Rescue Mission and in local restaurants. Because of a heart operation and clots in his legs, he can’t walk far. He hasn’t renewed his driver’s license and he wouldn’t care except he’d love to go fishing. This year, my husband Barry and I asked Wolters if we could watch the Fourth of July fireworks from the building’s balcony. We joined about eight of the residents watching the sky light up. It was a terrific view — probably the best in town. As we walked back from the firework display, Barry and I noted that not once in 20 years have we had a problem with any of the residents. In fact, it’s the opposite. In contrast to the stereotype of public-housing residents, they’re the sweetest neighbors we’ve ever had. ● Louisa Rogers (she/her) is a leadership coach and writer who lives in Eureka and Guanajuato, Mexico.

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Humboldt Moves Toward Unmasking

umboldt County Health Officer Ian Hoffman and his Del Norte counterpart announced Nov. 3 the beginning of a loosening of COVID-19 masking requirements, with the outdoor masking mandated slated to be lifted Nov. 8, while the health officials outlined the benchmarks needed for the full lifting of the local masking order. The move comes with the county “seeing really good signs of progress in the pandemic,” Hoffman said during a COIVD-19 news conference the same day the loosening was announced. “The numbers are narrowly headed in the right direction.” But, Hoffman cautioned, the region still has “a little ways to go.” Humboldt County — in collaboration with other health officials in the region, and specifically in Del Norte County — has set three main measures for lifting masking restrictions and then monitoring the overall COVID situation once that occurs, Hoffman said. Those are: the county falling into the Centers for Disease Control’s yellow or “moderate” transmission tier on its COVID-19 tracker for three consecutive weeks, reaching an 80 percent vaccination rate and seeing a stabilization in hospitalization numbers. “The idea here is we want to clearly communicate to our community what we are watching,” Hoffman said. With Humboldt County sitting firmly in the CDC’s red or “high” transmission tier for months now, that means, at minimum, any consideration of lifting the indoor mask requirements would be at least 21 days out and dependent on a steep decrease in average daily case and test-positivity rates. Meanwhile, full vaccination rates currently sit

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Vaccines Authorized for Young Children: California began vaccinating young children Nov. 3 after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 for emergency use. Humboldt County pharmacies and pediatricians have began scheduling appointments and vaccinating the approximately 10,000 local children who fall into that age group. Posted 11.03.21

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just below 60 percent of the population and hospitalizations were still hovering at about 13 this week. And while the latter is well below the Delta surge peak of more than 40, hospitals are still feeling the reverberations. But Hoffman says he believes the benchmarks are “achievable and attainable goals.” And, while done in consultation with other counties, not all of the standards will be the same. When the county hits the 70-percent full vaccination mark, Hoffman said it will allow for large, fully vaccinated groups to gather without masks. The county is currently nearing a full vaccination rate of about 60 percent, with another roughly 6 percent of residents partially vaccinated, while residents ages 5 to 11 are newly eligible to receive their shots. “Eighty percent is also achievable for the community. … I think it’s a realistic goal and a protective goal,” Hoffman said, noting the numbers will be reevaluated in January if the standard is not met by then. On the hospital side, the evaluation will be a bit more complex, Hoffman said, without specific numbers attached, noting “there’s a lot going into it.” “It’s really working closely with our partners in health care, in the county and across the state and the places we transfer to, to make sure, if there’s a surge in cases after lifting the mask mandate, we could handle it,” Hoffman said. If the county’s mandate is lifted, Humboldt will still fall under the state’s health guidance, including “that people who are not fully vaccinated for COVID-19 must continue to wear masks in businesses and indoor public spaces,” according to a news release. Read the full story online. — Kimberly Wear Posted 11.03.21

The number of COVID-19 cases confirmed Nov. 8 and Nov. 9, which came on the heels of 118 cases confirmed the week before. Through the first nine days of November, the county’s test-positivity rate was 15.4 percent, far outpacing those of the nation (4.6 percent) and state (2.4 percent). Posted 11.09.21

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A photo of Charlie Moon from Driven Out: The Forgotten War Against Chinese Americans, by Jean Pfaelzer. An alley where Chinatown once stood in Eureka will be named Charlie Moon Way in honor of Moon, who resisted the 1885 expulsion of most Chinese residents and remained in Humboldt County. Read the full story at www.northcoastjournal.com. Posted 11.07.21 Photo courtesy of Jean Pfaelzer.

Pedestrian Death: The California Highway Patrol identified the person killed just after 2 a.m. on Nov. 1 when they were hit by a car on U.S. Highway 101 north of Fernbridge as Greg Campbell, 50, of Sausalito. According to CHP, Campbell was walking in the northbound lanes of the freeway when struck by a 2021 Subaru. Posted 11.03.21

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Storm Hits Humboldt: Hundreds of local residents were left without power the morning of Nov. 9 after a storm carrying strong winds blew through the region overnight with wind gusts of more than 50 mph. The largest outage — in the Dow’s Prairie neighborhood of McKinleyville — left Downs Prairie School closed for the day. Posted 11.09.21

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“I think a lot of people agree that keeping an extra hour of daylight all year makes a lot of sense.” — North Coast Congressmember Jared Huffman, who introduced the bipartisan Daylight Act to allow states to decide for themselves whether to turn their clocks back, as Humboldt County prepared to fall back Nov. 7.

“Woohoo… it’s on and crackin time.” — Siare Keating sharing a Journal Facebook post announcing the start of sport fishing season for Dungeness crab in Humboldt on Nov. 6.

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An aerial photograph of U.S. Highway 101 between Eureka and Arcata during a recent high tide. Photo by Mark McKenna

Racing the Rise

Caltrans and the daunting timeline for protecting 101 from the impacts of climate change By Elaine Weinreb

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nyone who has ever driven south on U.S. Highway 101 between Arcata and Eureka during a storm at high tide can’t help but notice how close the water comes to the highway. Sea level rise, which scientists assure us is now inevitable, will only make things worse. The only questions are how much worse and when. If and when the ocean covers the 101 corridor between Eureka and Arcata, nobody will be able to say the issue hadn’t been on Caltrans’ radar. Whether the agency will have actually done anything, however, remains to be seen. The encroaching waters were the focus of an Oct. 27 public presentation by Caltrans officials. While District 1 Deputy Director Brad Mettam, Climate Change Branch Chief Clancy DeSmet and Project

Manager Jeff Pimentel tried their best to put a good spin on the issue, what was largely left unsaid is the realization there may not be enough time, money or scientific knowledge to deal with the looming crisis. “Humboldt is experiencing one of the fastest rates of sea level rise on the West Coast,” said DeSmet. “The rate of sea level rise has tripled since 1971. The past six years have been the warmest on record.” It’s hard to overstate the importance of this 6-mile stretch of freeway to Humboldt County lives and livelihoods. It not only sees an average of 41,500 vehicles traverse it daily, according to the Humboldt County Association of Governments, but also serves as a vital shipping corridor and connects vital emergency services. But while the exigent threat to the

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roadway that is the North Coast’s primary artery is clear, Caltrans’ is not known for its ability to get things done quickly. The Willits Bypass, for example, took 40 years to plan and build and the Safety Corridor Improvement Project remains decades in the works. In 2013, Aldaron Laird, of Trinity Associates, published a comprehensive analysis of how the rising seas would impact Humboldt Bay and, in a 2015 white paper, warned low-lying sections of the freeway could be inundated by 2050. Yet the first comprehensive plan for dealing with the corridor is not due until December of 2025 — four years from now and five years earlier than Caltrans had initially proposed when seeking California Coastal Commission approval for the project. But by then, the ocean, which already has reached the freeway once, during a storm

in 2005, will have already risen about a foot from its initial measurements made by Laird in 2015. And just because a plan has been put on paper does not mean that the agency is anywhere close to actually building the project, whether it is a renovated salt marsh or a raised causeway. The first stage of planning is theoretical and deals with issues such as whether the expected benefits come anywhere close to the costs involved in building the project, or how difficult it might be to get approval from the various regulatory agencies. Many alternatives are briefly examined and then thrown in the round file. Hank Seemann, deputy director of environmental services for the Humboldt County Public Works Department, explained the intricate process of planning

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a workable project. Although the county does not own or operate the freeway — that is Caltrans’ domain — it is responsible for several miles of adjacent land that are equally vulnerable to sea level rise. The two agencies will need to work closely together to find solutions that benefit both. Once a project has been deemed acceptable, the engineers get to work, calculating what will need to be done, the best way to do it and how much it will cost. Also, the environmental impacts must be studied. The shoreline of Humboldt Bay is home to many rare and endangered species of animals and plants, explained Bob Merrill, the North Coast District manager of the California Coastal Commission, and although an ideal project would improve their ability to thrive, at the very least, it must not worsen conditions for them. Also, many projects that at first glance seem harmless enough actually interfere with ocean currents, resulting in loss of sand and silt that can result in shoreline erosion, worsening the very problem they were trying to solve. At present, “natural living shorelines” are the solution favored by the state. Before humans interfered with the coastline by building levees and draining marshes, a series of natural “benches” existed just beyond the shoreline. In an undisturbed area, at low tide, looking out at the bay, you can see mudflats, which gradually rise into salt marshes, which, in turn, rise into fresh water marshes and then become the dry uplands. These natural benches break the force of waves traveling across the bay, while also supporting myriad life forms. Without the mudflats and marshes, the waves crash directly onto the land. In the case of the corridor, they hit the railroad prism and erode it. If you walk or bike along the bay, you can see that the places where the earth under the railroad tracks has eroded are the same places where the marshlands have disappeared. Seemann explained that the “natural living shoreline” concept is new to most engineers. Every engineering department has handbooks that explain in great detail how to build a levee or repair a culvert. But throw biology into the mix and the picture changes. A different set of experts is needed, and this adds to the cost and complexity of the project. Once the experts have been consulted and the design created, the permits from various regulatory agencies must be sought, and this can be a long, involved process. For example, an endangered plant may only be recognizable while in bloom, which may be only for a few weeks during a certain time of year. Because project

planners must know exactly where an endangered plant grows and prove their project will not harm it, an environmental review in areas where the plant grows can take close to a year to complete. The same is true for some species of nesting birds. Once permits are obtained, a project must be funded. State and federal money may or may not be available, and is usually allocated years in advance. During the Caltrans presentation, a member of the audience pointed out that if Long Beach or San Diego were competing for the same pot of money as Humboldt, rural Humboldt would likely lose out. But once all these hurdles are passed, actual construction can begin, which can take five to 10 additional years, depending on the complexity of the project. Caltrans is well aware of the crushing demands on its time, funding and expertise that saving the corridor will require. But the project is also wrought with complexities. “The 6-mile stretch of highway between Eureka and Arcata, also known as the ‘EPA Corridor,’ has many things to consider: utility lines, numerous property owners, dikes and levees and tide gates,” said DeSmet. To make the matter even more complicated, Caltrans must work with a variety of private land owners and utilities that own adjacent properties, as well as the two neighboring cities and the county. Murray Field Airport is located on a peninsula surrounded by the Eureka Slough and could be impacted by any Caltrans projects that increase water on the east (landward) side of the freeway. “Approximately 75 percent of our facility is protected by somebody else’s tide gates, dikes or levees,” DeSmet said. In 2019, the California Coastal Commission gave Caltrans permission to construct five short-term projects aimed to improve the highway, with the understanding it would also develop a comprehensive resiliency plan by 2025. Whether or not all five of these projects improve the road’s resilience to flooding is questionable. The best known of these projects is the Indianola Undercrossing and Half Signal, which will tame the hair-raising Indianola cutoff that has caused numerous accidents and fatalities over the years. While few people doubt this will be a safety improvement, people have questioned how exactly how it will make the road more resilient to rising seas. One wisecracking commenter noted that the overpass might turn into an island. Other safety improvement projects include: several acceleration and decel-

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eration lanes for entering and leaving the freeway at Mid-City Motors, the Bayside Cutoff and the California Redwood Co.; replacing antiquated tide gates; inserting a cable median barrier, presumably to keep people from making ill-advised U-turns across the freeway; and, as anyone who has traveled south from Arcata in recent months knows, replacing the bridges at Gannon Slough and Jacoby Creek. These bridges are being constructed so they can be raised if necessitated by rising seas, Pimentel said. Finally, Caltrans plans’ must account for the completion of the Humboldt Bay Trail along the bay side of the roadway. The northern half, done by the city of Arcata, has already been completed; the southern half, done by the county, is still in its planning phases. In addition to encouraging walking and biking, which do not increase greenhouse gases, the trails will themselves act as levees, providing additional protection to the roadways. One solution unlikely to be considered is moving the freeway inland. The only available route would be the Old Arcata Road, which would result in displacing a large population and violating Caltrans’ policies on equity — avoiding harm to low-income populations. Another seemingly unlikely solution is turning the entire 6-mile corridor into a raised causeway, which would cost hundreds of millions of dollars. There’s a certain irony in the daunting challenges facing Caltrans, which DeSmet hinted he understands. “Unfortunately, California’s transportation sector is the leading culprit in climate change,” he said. “The transportation sector is the No. 1 source of greenhouse gas emissions.” Caltrans officials are already feeling uncomfortably pressed for time. Merrill observed that the agency was unhappy with the five-year deadline that the Coastal Commission required for approval of its comprehensive plan — Caltrans had wanted 10 years. But when the safety project came before the California Coastal Commission in 2019, some commissioners expressed dismay that it didn’t more explicitly plan

for sea level rise and they deemed the 10year timeline for an adaptation plan out of touch with the reality of the situation. “This is ground zero,” chair Dayna Bochco said during the meeting. “We don’t have a lot of time right here. The traffic is a terrible problem. The water is going to be a worse one.” The commission ultimately supported the project but reluctantly. Coastal Commission Executive Director Jack Ainsworth summed up the discussion with a tone of urgency. “We need to stress to the powers that be in Sacramento that this is no longer a slow-moving emergency,” Ainsworth said. “This is ground zero. We need something like a Marshall Plan. We need to get money for planning, for design and engineering projects. And that’s going to take a huge amount of resources.” Two years later, the urgency remains but the cavalry of resources has yet to arrive. The clock is steadily ticking down on Caltrans’ timeline to finish its adaptation plan by 2024, and there’s the threat the clock could be sped up at any time. Under the Coastal Commission’s approval, if the freeway floods four times in any one 12-month period, the plan’s deadline accelerates to 2023. But planning is just the first step in a long road. The sea, meanwhile, keeps rising. Laird says the Ocean Protection Council’s 2018 sea level rise projections indicate planners should expect the waters along the U.S. Highway 101 safety corridor to rise a foot by 2030, 1.6 feet by 2040, 2.3 feet by 2050 and 3.1 feet by 2060. Some believe those projections are already outdated. The lowest point on the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 101, meanwhile, sits about 2 feet above peak high tide levels. Regular commuters, it seems, might want to consider buying a boat. l

“This is ground zero. ... We don’t have a lot of time right here. The traffic is a terrible problem. The water is going to be a worse one.”

Elaine Weinreb (she/her) is a freelance journalist. She tries to re-pay the state of California for giving her a degree in environmental studies and planning (Sonoma State University) at a time when tuition was still affordable.

A screenshot from www. coast.noaa.gov. slr shows how 2 feet of sea level rise would impact the U.S. Highway 101 corridor between Arcata and Eureka. Caltrans is busy studying how to best protect U.S. Highway 101 between Arcata and Eureka from sea level rise, having already determined that raising the entire stretch of highway or moving it inland are likely costprohibitive. Photo by Mark McKenna

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s word of a rising prices and a potential turkey shortage spreads, some cooks planning Thanksgiving dinner are snapping up stone-frozen birds or planning alternative centerpieces for the meal. According to the New York Times, the cost of some whole turkeys has already jumped 25 cents per pound. At Tule Fog Farm in the Arcata Bottoms, the large, red-wattled birds are still wandering the field, eating grass and pecking at bugs and worms. Shail Pec-Crouse has owned Tule Fog Farm since 2008 and also raises pigs, chickens, goats, ducks, bees, cows and sheep on its less than 300 acres. They hadn’t heard of the national price and availability issues but, despite running a very different operation from factory farms, they’re feeling similar impacts in terms of shipping problems and rising grain prices. In fact, this year’s Thanksgiving harvest of some 25 to 30 birds is likely their last. At first, raising livestock for meat would seem an unlikely path for PecCrouse. “I was a vegan interested in food politics,” they say. “I was an environmentalist, and was attending [Humboldt State University] and started learning about

alternative farming methods.” Those alternatives were focused on both ecology and humane treatment of animals. Their partner at the time was also vegetarian but frequent “hangry-ness” made him return to eating meat. The two found the most ethical way to incorporate animal protein was with local grass-fed beef, since it requires surprisingly little fossil fuel, even in comparison to beans and soy products grown in, say, Idaho, which require shipping and tractor-powered tilling and fertilizing. Also, they note, “Grass-fed cattle lead a pretty happy life compared to factory animals.” With one semester left at HSU, their partner got involved in brainstorming the best use of some land with local farmers, who came up with an organic poultry operation. Pec-Crouse jumped in on the proposed chicken, egg and broiler farm. “I felt like I could do it in a much more environmentally sustainable way than factory farming,” they say. The eggs they brought to the Arcata Farmers Market were twice the price of organic eggs at local stores but still sold out. Market patrons, it seemed, had an appetite for local, organic eggs from pasture-raised chickens that weren’t confined in dark, crowded

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gets to live and which will wither, discarded in the pathway? Feeding the extras to the chickens provides a small moral salve; at least the veggies’ tiny lives weren’t completely wasted. But, it’s hardly the fulfillment of a broccoli’s life purpose to be pecked by rabid chickens before it’s out of infancy. And what of weeds? Here is where the gardener really gets to show their grim-reaper side. Straight-up God decisions. This one is good. That one is bad. Really, who gave me the authority to decide the cauliflower lives and the pigweed dies? Was I born with the right to make that decision just by virtue of being the Homo sapien in the garden? Does my desire to eat only certain vegetables trump the weeds’ desire to seed? I don’t see how, or why. Shamefaced and unworthy, I weed anyway because it’s what a gardener does. Thinned and weeded, the garden is looking good. Perhaps now that softer, right-brained vision of the gardener can prevail? Hardly. Summer is when it gets really nasty. Even the most benevolent and tranquil of gardeners feels rage rise in their throat when their pastoral idyll is shattered by half a row of wilted potatoes, roots gnawed off by cute fuzzy rodents. Now, there is a moral dilemma. No trap or gimmick is as effective as the stunningly cruel, old-fashioned Macabee trap. Even the most caring of gardeners will have to admit to a glimmer of satisfaction when the lacerated little beast is hoisted out of the dirt, impaled through the gut and dead, dead, dead. I’m the woman who took down her hummingbird feeder because it filled me with angst to watch the sharp-beaked little bastards fighting each other over prime territory. I feel like crap knowing I’m capable of such a pure, crystalline joy

at the death of another sentient being — a horribly painful death I caused with a great deal of intention (not to mention foul language). Gardening as soft and nurturing? I don’t think so. Can I at least find untainted joy in harvesting? My friends accuse me of overthinking but at harvest time, I am overwhelmed by guilt. I have this overblown sense of responsibility and to waste even the tiniest fragment of the garden’s great gifts feels like sin — deep, dark, Catholic, hell-and-damnation sin. Don’t I have an obligation to my vegetable relatives to use the gift of their life with wisdom and gratitude? Unfortunately, there is so much abundance (thank you, Macabees) that even with late nights at the canner, I can’t keep up. When I visit my friends, they eye me warily before saying, “I hope you’re just happy to see me and that isn’t a zucchini in your pocket.” Even the food bank closes its doors when they see my Prius. I urge the chickens to take just one more bite, then I stand, head in hand, weeping over the compost pile and its mounds of still edible greens. So cut the sugar-coated crap. From beginning to end, gardening is anything but a loving therapeutic activity. It’s about deciding who gets to live and who has to die because people want fresh corn. Gardening is a guilt-tripping moral trap, and I’m pretty sure I don’t have the strength or moral turpitude for it. ● Lauri Rose (she/her) is a gardener living in Dinsmore who tries not to overthink life but fails miserably.

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n a typical year, the sport crab season can go one of two ways. If the crabs are plentiful, the meat content is usually on the lighter side. If there are fewer crabs around, they are typically fuller and in better shape. This is all due to their food source — more crabs means smaller shares of food, while fewer crabs usually means plenty of food to go around. Five days into the season, it’s looking like we may have both quality and abundance. Last Saturday’s opener produced limits of big, healthy crabs both offshore and inshore. Tim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing fished the opener and reports the crabs are in good shape, and there seem to be quite a few of them. “After an overnight soak on Saturday, we averaged about 12 to 22 keepers per pot Sunday,” said Klassen. Though not official, the quality testing shows the crabs out of Eureka at 22.7 percent. A typical year will find the meat content at around 20 percent, with the theory being that crabs will add one percent of meat a week and reach the 25 percent mark for the commercial opener of Dec. 1. According to Klassen, both the north and south sides outside of Humboldt Bay fished well. “Pots dropped in 80 to 130 feet did well,” he added. Crabbing in Humboldt Bay was also excellent, with plenty of limits reported. Up in Trinidad, the kayaks and small boats reported quick limits of crabs on very short soaks.

Weekend weather and forecast According to Scott Carroll of Eureka’s National Weather Service office, we’re looking at a fairly dry week. “Very light rain is in the forecast for Wednesday and it doesn’t look like it will affect any river levels,” he said. “After that, we’re looking mostly dry the rest of the week and through the weekend. The next chance of rain will be Monday.”

Tim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing with a nice pot full of Dungeness crab taken Saturday on the sport opener. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest

The weekend marine forecast is looking good for offshore crabbing, rockfish and halibut, with very little wind in the forecast. As of Tuesday, Saturday’s forecast is calling for north winds 5 to 10 knots with west waves 6 feet at 11 seconds. Sunday is looking similar, with winds coming out of the north 5 to 10 knots with west waves 6 feet at 13 seconds. These conditions can and will change by the weekend. For an up-to-date weather forecast, visit www. weather.gov/eureka/ or www.windy. com. To monitor the latest Humboldt bar conditions, visit www.wrh.noaa.gov/ eka/swan. You can also call the National Weather Service at 443-7062 or the office on Woodley Island at 443-6484.

The Rivers: Smith River

The Smith blew out Tuesday but should drop back into fishable shape by Wednesday. Scores over the weekend weren’t great, with just a handful of fish caught each day. Boats are spread from the forks to the outfitters. Hopefully the latest rise will bring in some new fish. A few coho have been caught, which typically means the king run is getting close to the end.

Chetco River

The Chetco River fished well last week before blowing out with the latest series

of storms, according to Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. He said, “After being high and muddy all weekend, the river is expected to be back in shape the second half of this week. A nice mix of wild and hatchery kings have been spread throughout the river. Now that low-flow regulations have been lifted, anglers can backbounce or run plugs with treble hooks.”

Elk/Sixes Rivers

With the high water over the weekend, the Elk and Sixes were in good shape for salmon, reports Martin. “Action has been fair, with good numbers of hatchery kings on both rivers. All wild adult kings must be released on the Elk. Flows reached 8.5 feet on the Elk Thursday, and were down to 5.7 feet Friday. Saturday and Sunday were prime. The Sixes has been fishing since Sunday. Both could be very low and clear by this weekend.” Read the complete fishing report at www.northcoastjournal.com. ● Kenny Priest (he/him) operates Fishing the North Coast, a fishing guide service out of Humboldt specializing in salmon and steelhead. Find it on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and www.fishingthenorthcoast.com. For up-to-date fishing reports and North Coast river information, email kenny@ fishingthenorthcoast.com.

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Calendar Nov 11 – 18, 2021

The Ellipsis ensemble. Courtesy HSU School of Dance, Music and Theatre

The School of Dance, Music and Theatre at Humboldt State University presents Ellipsis: A physical theatre performance exploring the negative space on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. This original production devised by HSU students and directed by faculty member Dionna Ndlovu, is the only mainstage production from the Theatre Program this semester. Participant Jaese Lecuyer describes the play as being about “love, loss, personal triumph, transformation and how the interactions we have with family, friends and strangers inform us, but don’t have to define us.” Viewers can watch it free on YouTube.

eads up, folks: Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the area, many events are in flux. Please check our online calendar for event changes and contact information before heading out. We’ll do our best to update the rapidly changing info. At press time, these events are still on. Please remember the county mandatory masking ordinance is in place and mask up for yourself and your neighbors.

11 Thursday ART

BDT: A Retrospective. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Fall exhibition celebrating Karuk artist Brian Tripp’s five-decade art career with work from 1969 to present. In-person viewing hours: Tuesday-Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday-Friday 1 to 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SPOKEN WORD The Writers Lounge via Zoom. 7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. A writing workshop geared toward stand-up and comedy. Zoom Room: 857 4217 6054. Password: writers. Join Zoom Meeting www.us02web. zoom.us/j/85742176054?pwd=dWp4UGVqaUVYQ0wzekVnZkZ0VlMzZz09.

EVENTS Mariachi de Humboldt. Courtesy HSU School of Dance, Music and Theatre

Olé! Don’t miss an exciting concert from the HSU Guitar Ensemble and new ensemble Mariachi de Humboldt on Friday, Nov. 12 from 8 to 10 p.m. at Fulkerson Recital Hall ($10, $5 child, free for HSU students with ID). In its debut, Mariachi de Humboldt will perform traditional works from Mexico following the opening performance by the HSU Guitar Ensemble. All attendees must wear a mask. In order to maintain social distancing in the intimate recital hall, only 70 tickets will be available.

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Singer, songwriter and fiddler Sara Milonovich returns to the Arcata Playhouse on Friday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. ($20, $18 for members) to perform material from her new album Northeast. “Milonovich’s work combines indie roots-rock Americana with an alt-country edge, singing on themes of blue-collar rural life with heartbreak, resilience and hope,” says a press release from Arcata Playhouse. She will be joined by her longtime musical partner guitarist Greg Anderson. Show attendees are required to wear masks and must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Fire Relief Donation Drive. 2-5 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. Updated list of needs and a monetary donation site online. legionprograms@gmail.com. www.battlenhomefronts.org. 610-6619.

FOR KIDS The Harambee Youth Program. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. Fall Session with new restorative classes starting at 4 p.m. Classes include teachers from the Hispanic community teaching bilingual musical theatre, Hispanic art and dance culture art. Afrocentric classes include somatic movement, kemetic yoga, the brotherhood, the sistermentor, Ujima Parent Peer Support and more. Sign up via email. youthcoordinator@hcblackmusicnarts.org. MARZ Project. Noon-5 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Humboldt and Del Norte county youth ages 12 to 26 learn to express themselves creatively in visual art, audio and video production. All MARZ students have free access to equipment, software and training. Meets via Zoom by appointment. Free. marzproject@ inkpeople.org. 442-8413. Virtual Junior Rangers. 11:30 a.m. Virtual World, Online. North Coast Redwoods District of California State Parks offers kids’ programs and activities about coast redwoods, marine protected areas and more, plus Junior Ranger badges. Register online and watch live. www.bit.ly/NCRDVirtualJuniorRanger.

FOOD Volunteer Orientation Food for People. 3-4 p.m. Help fight hunger and improve nutrition in the community. Visit the website to be invited to a Zoom orientation. Free. volunteer@foodforpeople.org. www.foodforpeople.org/volunteering. 445-3166 ext. 310.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Veteran’s Day at the Zoo. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sequoia Park

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Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. The Sequoia Park Zoo is celebrating Veterans Day with free admission for veterans and their families (with ID). www.sequoiaparkzoo.net.

MEETINGS Ujima Parent Peer Support. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. For BIPOC families. See the HC Black Music and Arts Association Facebook page for more information. hcblackmusicnarts@gmail.com. Virtual Whiteness Accountability Space. Noon-1 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Community members who identify as white are invited to weekly conversations led by white facilitator from Equity Arcata. Email for the Zoom link. equityarcata@gmail.com.

musical partner guitarist Greg Anderson. Attendees are required to wear masks and show proof of vaccination. $20, or $18 for Playhouse members. Shelter n Play. 6 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Public group on Facebook made up of locals. Open mic for all skill levels, all styles, everyone’s welcome to watch or perform. Sign-ups Wednesdays at noon. www. facebook.com/groups/224856781967115.

FOR KIDS The Harambee Youth Program. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. See Nov. 11 listing. MARZ Project. Noon-5 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing.

OUTDOORS

FOOD

Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain. Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. California State Parks’ North Coast Redwoods District is broadcasting programs featuring tall trees and rugged seas from state parks via Facebook. Free. www.facebook.com/ NorthCoastRedwoods.

Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. Local farmers, prepared food vendors and crafters bring their bounty to Southern Humboldt. Non-GMO produce. EBT accepted and Market Match is offered. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. www.northcoastgrowersassociation. org. 441-9999.

ETC English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. This class offers pronunciation, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, verb conjugations and common expressions. All levels welcome. Join anytime. Free. www.englishexpressempowered.com. Play EverGreen, the Humboldt Climate Summit game. 7-8 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Join via Zoom to play this local climate action game and provide input on Humboldt’s real Climate Action Plan. Free. wring123@gmail.com. www.eventbrite.com/e/humboldt-climate-summit-game-tickets-202265901757. 845-2466. Restorative Movement. 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 2-3 p.m. Virtual World, Online. SoHum Health presents classes focused on strength and mobility (Tuesday), and on relaxation and breath work (Thursday). Contact instructor Ann Constantino for online orientation. $3-$5 donation per class, no one is turned away for lack of funds. annconstantino@gmail.com. www.sohumhealth. org. 923-3921.

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BDT: A Retrospective. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Nov. 11 listing.

LECTURE Clark’s Nutcrackers and Whitebark Pine: Pivotal Players in our Western Mountains. 7-8 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Taza Schaming discusses the relationship between whitebark pine and Clark’s nutcrackers. On Zoom. Get link online. www.rras.org/home.aspx.

MUSIC HSU Guitar Ensemble and Mariachi de Humboldt Concert. 8-10 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. The ensemble performs music from Spain, Argentina, Mexico and Greece, as well as other works. Mariachi de Humboldt performs traditional works from Mexico, plus works by Jiménez and Cárdenas. $10, $5 child, free for HSU students with ID. mus@humboldt.edu. www.music.humboldt. edu. 826-3566. Sara Milonovich. 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. The singer, songwriter and fiddler performs material from her new album Northeast with longtime

GARDEN Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Help with animal care, weeding, watering, planting and occasional harvest help on Saturday mornings. Volunteers get free produce. flowerstone333@gmail.com. (530) 205-5882.

OUTDOORS Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain. Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing.

ETC A Call to Yarns. Noon-1 p.m. Virtual World, Online. A weekly Zoom meetup for knitters and crocheters. Sign up using the Google form for an email invitation. Free. sparsons@co.humboldt.ca.us. www.forms.gle/ CkdbZSbjbckZQej89. 822-5954. English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing. Tabata. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. SoHum Health presents online classes with short, high intensity cardio workouts. Contact instructor Stephanie Finch by email for a link to the class. Free. sfinch40@gmail. com. www.sohumhealth.com.

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Arts! Arcata. Second Saturday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Art, music and more art in downtown Arcata, surrounding area and online. Due to COVID-19, there is no gathering. Keep safe distances, wear facial coverings and observe guidelines in each location. Free. arcatamainstreet@gmail.com. www.arcatamainstreet.com. 822-4500. BDT: A Retrospective. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Nov. 11 listing.

BOOKS Reading in Place - An Online Reading Group. 1 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Sign up online for a Zoom meeting invite and the week’s reading for discussion. www.forms.gle/zKymPvcDFDG7BJEP9.

EVENTS Trifles and Treasures Sale. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Sale to benefit the Humboldt

County Historical Society. Art, collectibles, glassware, housewares, books, tools, Christmas items, antique and gently used furniture. Fire and Light glassware. www. theeurekatheater.org. Veteran’s Day at McKay. 10 a.m. McKay Community Forest, 3300 Harris St., Eureka. 5K and 10K courses on the main McKay road from the Harris St. Entrance with parking at Redwood Acres. Races start at 10 a.m. with Post Race Awards and Community Connections Fair at Humboldt Cider Garden. $10 to run.

FOR KIDS The Harambee Youth Program. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. See Nov. 11 listing.

FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Every Saturday Humboldt County farmers bring their non-GMO bounty, rain or shine. EBT accepted and Market Match is offered. Information and COVID rules online. Free. info@ northcoastgrowersassociation.org. www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org. 441-9999. Benbow Inn Wine Tasting Auction. 5-9 p.m. Benbow Historic Inn, 445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville. This annual event supports local community members, groups and nonprofits. www.benbowinn.com. Fair Curve Farm Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. Certified organic vegetables. On Main Street and Shaw. Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Fresh veggies grown onsite, fresh sourdough bread from Humboldt Baking Company and farm fresh eggs. Art from local artists as well as goods from a variety of local artisans. flowerstone333@gmail.com. (530) 205-5882.

GARDEN Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See Nov. 12 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Fall Craft Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Eureka Veterans Memorial Hall, 1018 H St. Shop local crafters, artisans and vendors. COVID protocols will be in place. www. eurekavetshall.info.

MEETINGS Sistahood. 9:30-11 a.m. Virtual World, Online. For women teenagers and older on Zoom, to build healthy relationships and strengthen ties through validation and affirmation. Music from 9:30 a.m., open conversation from 9:45 a.m., meditation with the Sista Prayer Warriors from 10:45 a.m.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Birding Tour. 8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Meet leader Jim Clark at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake). Bring your binoculars. COVID-19 participation guidelines online. RSVP by text. Free. thebook@reninet.com. www.rras.org/home.aspx. 499-1247. Dune Restoration Work Days. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Help restore the dune ecosystem of the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center by removing invasive plants. Training in plant identification and removal provided. COVID-19 safety practices in place. Wear masks while gathered and practice social distancing. Free. dante@friendsofthedunes.org. www. friendsofthedunes.org/dert-days. 444-1397. FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Meet leader

Paul Johnson in the lobby for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk focusing on plants, ecology and “tiny creatures that are often overlooked.” Bring a mask to comply with current COVID rules. Free. 826 -2359. Habitat Improvement Team Volunteer Workday. 9 a.m.-noon. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Help remove invasive, non-native plants and maintain native plant areas. Wear long pants, long sleeves and closed-toe shoes. Bring drinking water and a facial mask. Tools, gloves and snacks provided. Meet at the Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center. Free. denise_seeger@fws.gov. www.fws. gov/refuge/humboldt_bay/. 733-5406. Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain. Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing. Volunteer Work Day. 9 a.m.-noon. Trinidad State Beach, Trinidad State Beach. Help restore the Sitka spruce forest by removing English ivy. Gloves and tools provided. All ages welcome. Volunteers receive a day use pass to Sue-meg State Park. Wear long pants and sleeves, and sturdy shoes. Meet at Anderson Lane and Stagecoach Road. Reserve your spot online. Free. michelle.forys@parks.ca.gov. www.volunteer.calparks. org/opportunity/a3t4p000000CwhwAAC. 677- 3109.

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ETC Club Triangle Streaming Saturdays. Virtual World, Online. Weekly online queer variety show. Submissions accepted daily. Post your art on social media and tag @clubtriangle. #coronoshebettadont. Free. www. facebook.com/clubtriangl English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing.

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BDT: A Retrospective. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Nov. 11 listing.

EVENTS Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Scotia Lodge. 11 a.m.12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 & 3-4:30 p.m. Scotia Lodge, 100 Main St. A walking, eating and learning tour of the renovation of the Scotia Lodge and future projects. Sample a drink and snacks crafted by the Lodge’s Main & Mill chef. Stairs are a part of this tour. Tour guide is vaccinated and masked. Tours limited to 10 masked people. $25. sociable@humboldt-social.com. www.scotia-lodge. com/events-calendar. 783-3059. Something Blue Bridal Fair. 12-3 p.m. Blue Lake Casino & Hotel, 777 Casino Way. Meet Humboldt County’s premier vendors and plan the wedding of your dreams, all in one place. $5.

FOR KIDS The Harambee Youth Program. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. See Nov. 11 listing.

SUBMIT Art & Poetry by Friday Nov. 19

FOOD Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Free, hot food for everyone. Mostly vegan and organic and always delicious. Free.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Fall Craft Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Eureka Veterans Memorial Hall, 1018 H St. See Nov. 13 listing.

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Region Audubon Society walk leader Ralph Bucher for this leisurely two- to three- hour trip to learn about Humboldt Bay birds. Beginners welcome. COVID-19 participation guidelines online. Text the the walk date and name, email and phone number for each participant. Free. thebook@reninet.com. www.rras. org/home.aspx. 499-1247. Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain. Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing.

ETC English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing. Play EverGreen, the Humboldt Climate Summit game.. 4-5 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing.

15 Monday ART

BDT: A Retrospective. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Nov. 11 listing.

BOOKS Equity Arcata’s Community Book Club. Third Monday of every month, 4-6 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Alia Dunphy and Meridith Oram discuss Adrienne Marie Brown’s book, Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds. On Zoom. Register online. www. equityarcata.com.

FOR KIDS From Asteroids to Ammonites - A Journey Through Time. 4 p.m. Virtual World, Online. A fun and informative after school program with the HSU Natural History Museum. Geared towards children 8-12 years old. Advanced registration is required. Enroll online. $25, $20 for NHM members, includes a student materials packet. wwww.natmus.humboldt.edu. The Harambee Youth Program. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. See Nov. 11 listing.

FOOD Volunteer Orientation Food for People. 3:30-4:30 p.m. See Nov. 11 listing.

OUTDOORS Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain. Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing.

ETC English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing. Ham Radio Technician License Class. Virtual World, Online. The Humboldt Amateur Radio Club prepares students for the Amateur Radio Technician Class license examination. Via Zoom and in-person at the Humboldt Bay Fire Training room at 3030 L St. in Eureka. Call or email to reserve a seat. Free. ke6hec@arrl.net. www.humboldt-arc.org. 834-0042. Tabata. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 12 listing.

16 Tuesday ART

BDT: A Retrospective. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Nov. 11 listing.

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EVENTS Red Kettle Bell Ringing Orientation. 10 a.m. The Salvation Army, 2123 Tydd St., Eureka. Attend an orientation to be a seasonal full time employed or volunteer bell ringer. Bring right to work documents like a driver’s license or ID card and a social security card or birth certificate. stephanie.wonnacott@usw.salvationarmy. org. 442-6475.

FOR KIDS From Asteroids to Ammonites - A Journey Through Time. 4 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 15 listing. The Harambee Youth Program. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. See Nov. 11 listing. MARZ Project. Noon-5 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing. Tuesday Storytime with Ms. Tamara. Virtual World, Online. Posted every Tuesday on Arcata Library’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/HumCoLibraryArcata.

MEETINGS Humboldt Cribbage Club six game tournament. 6:15-9 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Weekly six-game cribbage tournament for experienced players every Tuesday. Inexperienced players may watch, learn and play on the side. Moose dinner available at 5:30 p.m. $3-$8. 31for14@gmail.com. 599-4605.

OUTDOORS Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain. Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing.

ETC English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing. Play EverGreen, the Humboldt Climate Summit game.. 7-8 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing. Restorative Movement. 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 2-3 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing.

17 Wednesday ART

BDT: A Retrospective. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Nov. 11 listing.

BOOKS On the Same Page Book Club. 5:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Online book club that meets on the first Wednesday of the month on Zoom. Sign up using the Google form at www.forms.gle/bAsjdQ7hKGqEgJKj7.

LECTURE Know Your Dunes: An Educational Community Webinar. 6 p.m. Virtual World, Online. A series of short presentations highlighting collaborative conservation efforts of Humboldt’s coastal dune environments. Register online. Free. www.friendsofthedunes.org/ dunescooperative. Returning Eel River Salmon and Steelhead to the Headwaters. 7 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Presented by Alicia Hamann of Friends of the Eel River. Zoo updates and information at 6:45 p.m., lecture at 7 p.m. followed by Q&A. Watch live on the Sequoia Park Zoo’s Facebook page or get the Zoom link online. www. SequoiaParkZoo.net.

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collection of artists in various media. CAFE BRIO 791 G St. Serge Scherbatskoy, photography. THE GARDEN GATE 905 H St. “A Wondrous World of Colorful Explosion,” Augustus Clark, paintings. THE GRIFFIN 937 10h St. Joyce Jonte, paintings. Music by DJ Goldylocks. MOONRISE HERBS 826 G St. Peggy Ho, photography. l

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ence. Virtual World, Online. Virtual third annual conference on advancing Native American youth mental health in California. Registration and full conference agenda online. Free. www.twofeathers-nafs.org. Red Kettle Bell Ringing Orientation. 10 a.m. The Salvation Army, 2123 Tydd St., Eureka. See Nov. 16 listing.

GARDEN Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See Nov. 12 listing.

MEETINGS Nordic Aquafarms Open Zoom. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Open Zoom meeting with Nordic Aquafarms representatives with Q&A about the land-based aquafarm planned for the Samoa Peninsula. Join Zoom meeting online. Meeting ID: 818 4954 1161. One tap mobile +16699006833. lynette.mullen@gmail.com. www.us02web.zoom. us/j/81849541161.

OUTDOORS Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain. Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing.

ETC CDFW and DCC Commercial Cannabis Permitting Workshop. 10 a.m. Virtual World, Online. For new and existing commercial cannabis cultivators, consultants and other interested parties. Watch the webcast via Zoom. No registration is required. Free. www.us06web. zoom.us/j/85790781060. English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing. Tabata. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 12 listing. Trivia Night. Every other Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. The Madrone Taphouse, 421 Third St., Eureka. Reel Genius Trivia hosts. Free. www.reelgeniustrivia.com.

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BDT: A Retrospective. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Nov. 11 listing.

SPOKEN WORD The Writers Lounge via Zoom. 7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing.

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THEATER Ellipsis. 7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. The School of Dance, Music and Theatre at Humboldt State University presents “a physical theatre performance exploring the negative space” by HSU students and directed by faculty member Dionna Ndlovu. This recorded play is available on YouTube. Recommended for teenagers and older. Free. www.theatre.humboldt.edu.

EVENTS Native Youth School & Community Wellness Conference. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 17 listing. Fire Relief Donation Drive. 2-5 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. See Nov. 11 listing.

FOR KIDS From Asteroids to Ammonites - A Journey Through Time. 4 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 15 listing. The Harambee Youth Program. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. See Nov. 11 listing. MARZ Project. Noon-5 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing. Virtual Junior Rangers. 11:30 a.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing.

FOOD Volunteer Orientation Food for People. 3-4 p.m. See Nov. 11 listing.

MEETINGS Ujima Parent Peer Support. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing. Virtual Whiteness Accountability Space. Noon-1 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing.

OUTDOORS Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain. Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Nov. 11 listing.

Heads Up …

The 44th Winter Arts Faire at the Mateel Community Center on Dec. 11-12 is seeking vendors. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 21. The application can be located at www.mateel.org/vendors and completed online only. For more information email vendorinfo@mateel.org, text or call (707) 223-1585. Ink People Center for the Arts, Humboldt County Library and Word Humboldt, in partnership with KEETTV, seek submissions of works of visual art and poetry from youth ages 13-18 and adults for “Stand Up and Be Counted: Art and Poetry Inspired by Muhammad Ali.” Entries will be accepted online through Nov. 19. The exhibition will go live at the Brenda Tuxford Gallery in early 2022. See www.inkpeople.org for details. The city of Arcata seeks applicants for the Public Safety Committee. Applicants must live within Arcata city limits or live or work within the Arcata Planning Area. Committee applications may be emailed to bdory@cityofarcata.org, faxed to 822-8018 or dropped off in the city manager’s office at Arcata City Hall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, visit www.cityofarcata.org or call 822-5953. The city of Arcata seeks applicants for the Economic Development Committee. Email applications to citymgr@cityofarcata.org, fax to 822-8081 or drop off in a sealed envelope labeled “City Manager’s Office” at the City Hall drop boxes. For more information visit www.cityofarcata.org or call 822-5953. The Humboldt-Del Norte County Medical Society’s Humboldt-Del Norte PreMedical Education Task Force offers two $1,000 Future Physician scholarships to students planning on attending medical school. Application at www.hafoundation.org/Grants-Scholarships/ Scholarships-Apply-Now. l

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Seeing Sea Stars

Ochre stars at Houda Point. Photo by Julie Kelly

By Mike Kelly

washedup@northcoastjournal.com y superpower is that I can fly. So I fly around identifying washed-up sea creatures for arguing beachgoers. I am called Flydentifier. For example, I once swooped in on a bickering honeymoon couple. He still wore his tuxedo and she was in her gown carrying her fancy shoes. He said, “It’s a goddamn STARFISH!” And she said, “Stick that SEA STAR up your ass!” I hovered over them and said, “Hello there! Allow me to settle your imbroglio. You see, ‘starfish’ is the generally accepted name for this animal but most scientists prefer ‘sea star.’ This dead one you found is the species Pisaster ochraceous — the ochre star.” As always, they were stunned and the situation was deescalated. Actually, it was only momentarily deescalated before re-escalating toward me. The groom took a swing at my dangling feet, but I floated like a butterfly out to some nearby rocks and yelled back, “That ochre star probably lived out here where it fed on mussels and barnacles! They resist the surf by grasping rocks with hundreds of hydraulically powered tube feet on the undersides of their five arms!” The newlyweds threw seaweed and wet sand at me. I zig-zagged above them explaining, “The ochre star you found may have been sick and lost its strength, or maybe a stochastic event like being hit by a drift log knocked it loose. No matter what though, it’s a nifty find for you!” The bride hocked an enormous loogie and spat it right between my eyes. Apparently that is her superpower. “You may be fascinated to know,” I shouted down to them, “that the ochre star can eat a mussel without having to fully open it. It just needs the narrowest slot to slip its stomach through and it digest the mussel within its own shell!” The groom pulled out his phone to livestream our discussion. He narrated: “Look at this flying psycho telling us about

sea stars! Should I shoot him? Vote yes or no in the chat section.” I was pleased that he called it a “sea star” rather than a “starfish.” We were making progress. So I added, “That disease I mentioned could possibly be the so-called sea star wasting disease. You may have heard about it. Seems to have wiped out the sunflower star Pycnopodia helianthoides locally but many ochre stars survived!” The groom told the bride, “I have over 100 votes for shooting him but I forgot my gun. Got any other ideas?” I said, “And you may notice that ochre stars come in a variety of colors. There are brick red, orange, brown, purple and yellow ones! Scientists aren’t sure what causes the variety, though it may be genetic and/or dietary. But does being different colors actually matter to them? Nobody knows! Isn’t that exciting?” The bride and groom whispered together. It was encouraging to see them collaborating. Perhaps one more interesting fact would save their marriage. “Speaking of color, did you know that ochre stars often have a type of scale worm living on them? And the worm’s color and texture often match the sea star so perfectly you can hardly even see it. They appear to have a mutually beneficial relationship — just like you two!” The groom waved me down to examine something on the dead ochre star. I hovered cautiously lower. He seemed calmer and ready to have an intelligent discussion. I said, “Oh that little spot is called the madreporite. It’s where the sea star takes in water to power and regulate its hydraulic system.” The bride snuck up and beat me unconscious with her fancy shoes. l Biologist Mike Kelly (he/him) writes science-based satire as M. Sid Kelly. It’s available at Eureka Books or everywhere e-books are sold. northcoastjournal.com • Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 • NORTH COAST JOURNAL

SCREENS

The Hand You’re Dealt

The Harder They Fall and The Card Counter By John J. Bennett

screens@northcoastjournal.com THE HARDER THEY FALL. The Western, uniquely American in that it distills and blends far-flung influences into something distinctly flavored by its struggles and settings, is a most stubborn genre. It refuses to die but, by and large, it also refuses to adapt or evolve. There has been potential, since the earliest days, for Western movies to comment on contemporary culture, using the frontier as both allegory and narrative veil. But, like so many mistakenly entrenched aspects of American culture, it seems to be too obsessed with itself to grow or change. Instead, Westerns continue to fall primarily into one of two camps. Among the first are quasi-reverent paeans to a simpler, if more terrible time, when stoics carved out a place for themselves — and their settler descendents, by extension — in an unforgiving landscape. While some of these are brave or honest enough to occasionally address the depravity, violence and inequity of their time and place, they also adhere to certain mechanics of plot and motif we have all come to expect: damsels in distress, violent men attempting to eschew violence, the inevitable, essential gun battles. These movies do it by the numbers, which is satisfying, if not particularly provocative. Most of us took in the fundamentals of Western cinema with our mothers’ milk, after all. The second school of Old West moviemaking attempts to recast, if not reinvent, the genre by exaggerating its style, particularly in terms of casting, cinematography, costuming and music. In ramping up and ostensibly modernizing the aesthetics, one would think these examples might shift or re-shape the genre, say something new. At least that’s what I hoped for The Harder They Fall, the second Western feature by British polymath Jeymes Samuel (I’ve not yet seen 2012’s They Die By Dawn). It would be unfair to say I was disappointed because the movie is exciting and impressive, and boasts a stellar cast, but it didn’t do what I hoped and believed it could. Black Western cinema isn’t new but as Westerns in general have decreased in number, so, too, have those made by and starring Black artists, perhaps disproportionately. And Samuel (aka The Bullitts) brings a fresh perspective to this genre-within-genre, with beyond-Spaghetti camera moves, a throbbing, dub-inflected soundtrack of original music and the ability to gather one of the most powerful, exciting casts in recent

memory. But it’s a case of the whole being somehow less than the sum of its parts. The main weakness here falls to the writing, which may be simply down to inexperience, though Samuel had veteran Boaz Yakin sharing the screenplay credit. It’s a story as old as stories: A boy orphaned by Outlaw A becomes an outlaw himself and gets the gang back together when Outlaw A reappears on the scene, lo these many years later. Climactic shoot-out ensues. There’s only so much one can do with this shopworn stuff, even when the dialogue comes from the mouths of Regina King, Zazie Beetz, Idris Elba and LaKeith Stanfield. Exquisitely designed and impeccably acted though it may be, it just feels a little stale. 139M. NETFLIX. THE CARD COUNTER. To reckon at all successfully with isolation, violence, misanthropy, vengeance, atonement and salvation in a work of art is a challenge unmet by most. To do so over an exceptionally prolific half-century career and to be doing it now as well as ever? That’s the apparently exclusive domain of Paul Schrader who, with The Card Counter, reaffirms himself as one of the prickliest and most vital figures in American cinema. There have been highs and lows in Schrader’s career, periods where the industry or the audience or both seemed to have moved on. But, a little like some of his characters, the man seems to possess an almost-pathological singularity of focus and drive. Those traits have brought him — and us, thankfully — a late-career run that includes First Reformed (2017) and now The Card Counter, two of the most assured, calmly devastating meditations on pain and loss I’ve ever seen. Stylistically, the two movies could hardly be more different, with the former embracing a stiff austerity (in keeping with its subject) and the latter expanding the frame to take in the glitz and grime of casino life. Narratively, though, Schrader is still exploring the themes that define his work: the nebulous world of psychological trauma and its echoing effects. Here, Oscar Isaac plays William Tell (perhaps an assumed name), the titular gambler plagued by what he experienced as a military police officer trained in enhanced interrogation techniques and then imprisoned for most of a decade for their use. Despite living an almost entirely solitary life, he falls in with

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Spotting anti-maskers at the grocery store. The Harder They Fall

Cirk (Kirk with a C, played by Tye Sheridan), whose father, unable to cope with his own legacy as a torturer, eventually took his own life. Cirk has an ill-conceived plan to capture and exact revenge on retired Major Gordo (Willem Dafoe), the man responsible, as he sees it, for his father’s fate and perhaps, William’s as well. Tiffany Haddish gives a remarkably reserved, almost regal performance as William’s benefactor LaLinda. The Card Counter builds with an unrivalled stillness underpinned by a dread to a quietly traumatic climax and cathartic denouement. It is unlike anything else and may not become as celebrated as I think it deserves. R. 112M. STREAMING. l John J. Bennett (he/him) is a movie nerd who loves a good car chase.

NOW PLAYING

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ASTROLOGY

Free Will Astrology Week of Nov. 11, 2021 By Rob Brezsny

For your homework, write an essay on “What Rob Brezsny Is Most Ignorant About.” Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com ARIES (March 21-April 19): For much of her life, Aries poet Mary Ruefle enjoyed imagining that polar bears and penguins “grew up together playing side by side on the ice, sharing the same vista, bits of blubber, and innocent lore.” But one day, her illusions were shattered. In a science journal, she discovered that there are no penguins in the far north and no bears in the far south. I bring this to your attention, Aries, because the coming weeks will be a good time to correct misimpressions you’ve held for a while—even as far back as childhood. Joyfully modernize your understanding of how the world works. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Actor Elizabeth Taylor described her odd rhythm with actor James Dean. Occasionally, they’d stay awake till 3 am as he regaled her with poignant details about his life. But the next day, Dean would act like he and Taylor were strangers—as if, in Taylor’s words, “he’d given away or revealed too much of himself.” It would take a few days before he’d be friendly again. To those of us who study the nature of intimacy, this is a classic phenomenon. For many people, taking a risk to get closer can be scary. Keep this in mind during the coming weeks, Taurus. There’ll be great potential to deepen your connection with dear allies, but you may have to deal with both your and their skittishness about it. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There are many different kinds of smiles. Four hundred muscles are involved in making a wide variety of expressions. Researchers have identified a specific type, dubbed the “affiliation smile,” as having the power to restore trust between two people. It’s soothing, respectful, and compassionate. I recommend you use it abundantly in the near future—along with other conciliatory behavior. You’re in a favorable phase to repair relationships that have been damaged by distrust or weakened by any other factor. (More info: tinyurl.com/HealingSmiles) CANCER (June 21-July 22): According to feminist cosmologists Monica Sjöö and Barbara Mor, “Night, to ancient people, was not an ‘absence of light’ or a negative darkness, but a powerful source of energy and inspiration. At night the cosmos reveals herself in her vastness, the earth opens to moisture and germination under moonlight, and the magnetic serpentine current stirs itself in the underground waters.” I bring these thoughts to your attention, fellow Cancerian, because we’re in the season when we are likely to be extra creative: as days grow shorter and nights longer. We Crabs thrive in the darkness. We regenerate ourselves and are visited by fresh insights about what Sjöö and Mor call “the great cosmic dance in which everything participates: the movement of the celestial bodies, the pulse of tides, the circulation of blood and sap in animals and plants.” LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your heart has its own brain: a “heart brain.” It’s composed of neurons similar to the neurons in your head’s brain. Your heart brain communicates via your vagus nerve with your hypothalamus, thalamus, medulla, amygdala, and cerebral cortex. In this way, it gives your body helpful instructions. I suspect it will be extra strong in the coming weeks. That’s why I suggest you call on your heart brain to perform a lot of the magic it specializes in: enhancing emotional intelligence, cultivating empathy, invoking deep feelings, and transforming pain. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): How did naturalist Charles Darwin become a skillful thinker who changed the world with his theory of evolution? An important factor, according to businessperson Charlie Munger: “He always gave priority attention to evidence tending to disconfirm whatever cherished and hard-won theory he already had.” He loved to be proved wrong! It helped him refine his ideas so they more closely corresponded to the truth about reality. I invite you

to enjoy using this method in the coming weeks, Virgo. You could become even smarter than you already are as you wield Darwin’s rigorous approach to learning. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You could soon reach a new level of mastery in an aptitude described by author Banana Yoshimoto. She wrote, “Once you’ve recognized your own limits, you’ve raised yourself to a higher level of being, since you’re closer to the real you.” I hope her words inspire you, Libra. Your assignment is to seek a liberating breakthrough by identifying who you will never be and what you will never do. If you do it right—with an eager, open mind—it will be fun and interesting and empowering. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio theologian Eugene Peterson cleared up a mystery about the nature of mystery. He wrote, “Mystery is not the absence of meaning, but the presence of more meaning than we can comprehend.” Yes! At least sometimes, mystery can be a cause for celebration, a delightful opening into a beautiful unknown that’s pregnant with possibility. It may bring abundance, not frustration. It may be an inspiring riddle, not a debilitating doubt. Everything I just said is important for you to keep in mind right now. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 2017, Richard Thaler won the Nobel Prize for Economics. His specialty: researching how unreasonable behavior affects the financial world. When he discovered that this great honor had been bestowed on him, he joked that he planned to spend the award money “as irrationally as possible.” I propose we make him your role model for the near future, Sagittarius. Your irrational, nonrational, and trans-rational intuitions can fix distortions caused by the overly analytical and hyper-logical approaches of you and your allies. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Neurotic” and “neurosis” are old-fashioned words. Psychotherapists no longer use them in analyzing their patients. The terms are still useful, though, in my opinion. Most of us are at least partly neurotic—that is to say, we don’t always adapt as well as we could to life’s constantly changing circumstances. We find it challenging to outgrow our habitual patterns, and we fall short of fulfilling the magnificent destines we’re capable of. Author Kenneth Tynan had this insight: “A neurosis is a secret that you don’t know you are keeping.” I bring this to your attention, Capricorn, because you now have extra power to adapt to changing circumstances, outgrow habitual patterns, and uncover unknown secrets—thereby diminishing your neuroses. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Author Darin Stevenson wrote the following poetic declaration: “’No one can give you the lightning-medicine,’ say the people who cannot give the lightning medicine.” How do you interpret his statement? Here’s what I think. “Lightning medicine” may be a metaphorical reference to a special talent that some people have for healing or inspiring or awakening their fellow humans. It could mean an ingenious quality in a person that enables them to reveal surprising truths or alternative perspectives. I am bringing this up, Aquarius, because I suspect you now have an enhanced capacity to obtain lightning medicine in the coming weeks. I hope you will corral it and use it even if you are told there is no such thing as lightning medicine. (PS: “Lightning medicine” will fuel your ability to accomplish difficult feats.) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The superb fairywren gives its chicks lessons on how to sing when they are still inside their eggs. This is a useful metaphor for you in the coming months. Although you have not yet been entirely “born” into the next big plot twist of your hero’s journey, you are already learning what you’ll need to know once you do arrive in your new story. It will be helpful to become conscious of these clues and cues from the future. Tune in to them at the edges of your awareness. l

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KARL N. JOHNSON, ETC. CASE NO. PR2100295 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KARL N. JOHNSON, also known as KARL NICHOLAS JOHNSON AND NICK JOHNSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Petitioner CHRISTINE LAW In the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt. The petition for probate requests that CHRIS− TINE LAW be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the dece− dent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for exami− nation in the file kept by court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on November 18, 2021 at 1:31 p.m. at the Superior Court of Cali− fornia, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, in Dept.: 6. For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/ IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objec− tions 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 dece− dent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the Cali− fornia Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in Cali− fornia law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for NORTH COAST JOURNAL 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

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not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self−Help Center(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/self− help), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: Humboldt County Superior Court 825 Fifth Street Eureka, CA 95501 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: ERIC V. KIRK @ Stokes, Hamer, Kirk & Eads, LLP 381 Bayside Road, Suite A Arcata, CA 95521 Date: October 21, 2021, s/Kim M. Bartleson, Clerk, by Angel R, Deputy 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/4 (21−405)

PUBLISHED NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND JUDICIAL FORFEITURE On October 27th, 2021, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office seized property for forfeiture from Redwood Drive in Garberville, Cali− fornia, and Alderpoint Road in Alderpoint, California, in connec− tion with controlled substance violations, to wit, Section 11359 of the Health and Safety Code of Cali− fornia. The seized property is described as: $362,378.38 in U.S. Currency. Control Number 21−F−48 has been assigned to this case. Use this number to identify the prop− erty in any correspondence with the Office of the Humboldt County District Attorney.

Notice: You have been sued. The court may decide against you without you being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. If your claim is not timely filed, the You have 30 calendar days after Humboldt County District Attorney this Summons and legal papers are will declare the property described served on you to file a written in this notice to be forfeited to the response at this court and have a State and it will be disposed of as copy served on the plaintiff. A provided in Health and Safety Code letter or phone call will not protect Section 11489. you. Your written response must be in 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 (21−412) proper legal form if you want the PUBLISHED NOTICE OF court to hear your case. There may SEIZURE AND NON-JUDICIAL be a court form that you can use FORFEITURE for your response. You can find On October 27th, 2021, Deputies these court forms and more infor− from the Humboldt County Sher− mation at the California Courts iff’s Office seized property for Online Self−Help Center forfeiture in connection with (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), controlled substance violations, to your county library, or the court− wit, Section 11359 of the Health and house nearest you. If you cannot Safety Code of California from pay the filing fee, ask the court State Highway 36 in Carlotta, Cali− clerk for free waiver form. If you do fornia. The seized property is not file your response on time, you described as: $21,311.00 in US may lose the case by default, and currency and Control Number 21−F− your wages, money, and property 49 has been assigned to this case. may be taken without further Use this number to identify the warning from the court. property in any correspondence There are other legal requirements. with the Office of the Humboldt You may want to call an attorney County District Attorney. right away. If you do not know an • Thursday, Nov. 11,want 2021to• call northcoastjournal.com attorney, you may an If your claim is not timely filed, the attorney referral service. If you Humboldt County District Attorney cannot afford an attorney, you may will declare the property described be eligible for free legal services

fornia. The seized property is described as: $21,311.00 in US currency and Control Number 21−F− 49 has been assigned to this case. Use this number to identify the property in any correspondence with the Office of the Humboldt County District Attorney. If your claim is not timely filed, the Humboldt County District Attorney will declare the property described in this notice to be forfeited to the State and it will be disposed of as provided in Health and Safety Code Section 11489. 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 (21−413)

PUBLISHED NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND NON-JUDICIAL FORFEITURE On November 1st, 2021, Deputies from the Humboldt County Sher− iff’s Office seized property for forfeiture in connection with controlled substance violations, to wit, Section 11351 of the Health and Safety Code of California from South Gwin Road in McKinleyville, California. The seized property is described as: $9,580.00 in US currency and Control Number 21−F− 50 has been assigned to this case. Use this number to identify the property in any correspondence with the Office of the Humboldt County District Attorney. If your claim is not timely filed, the Humboldt County District Attorney will declare the property described in this notice to be forfeited to the State and it will be disposed of as provided in Health and Safety Code Section 11489. 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 (21−414)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21−00666 The following person is doing Busi− ness as BOB’S HEATING & AIR SOLUTIONS Humboldt 6631 Emerson Court Eureka, CA 95503 Robert E Secor III 6631 Emerson Court Eureka, CA 95503 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on April 19, 2016. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Robert E Secor III, Owner This October 06, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS by tn, Humboldt County Clerk

STATEMENT 21−00671 The following person is doing Busi− ness as MAKE AMERICA FREE AGAIN TEES Humboldt 6631 Emerson Ct Eureka, CA 95503 Owens A Secor 6631 Emerson Ct Eureka, CA 95503 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Michael Hamilton, Owner This October 12, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS by sc, Humboldt County Clerk 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 (21−408)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21−00677 The following person is doing Busi− ness as LA CHAPARRITA MARKET Humboldt 461 S Fortuna Blvd Fortuna, CA 95540 Ricardo M Garcia−Herrera 110 Gulliksen Dr Fortuna, CA 95540 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Ricardo M Garcia−Herrera, Owner This October 12, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS by kt, Humboldt County Clerk

The following person is doing Busi− ness as MAKE AMERICA FREE AGAIN TEES Humboldt 6631 Emerson Ct Eureka, CA 95503 Owens A Secor 6631 Emerson Ct Eureka, CA 95503

The business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Traci Webb−D’Amico, CEO This October 12, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS by sc, Humboldt County Clerk 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 (21−400)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21−00682 The following person is doing Busi− ness as BILLYBOYSALES Humboldt 123 Barley Road Arcata, CA 95521 William S McIntire 123 Barley Road Arcata, CA 95521 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on September 23, 2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s William S McIntire, Owner This October 12, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS by sc, Humboldt County Clerk 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 (21−388)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21−00696 The following person is doing Busi− ness as REDWOOD COAST PLUMBING Humboldt 1303 Poplar Dr Arcata, CA 95521

10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 (21−387)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21−00678 The following person is doing Busi− ness as AYURVEDIC LIVING SCHOOL Humboldt 1740 Loop Road Fortuna, CA 95540

11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 (21−402)

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1740 Loop Road Fortuna, CA 95540

Wellness Webb LLC CA 201923510737 1740 Loop Road Fortuna, CA 95540 The business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true

Larry Scarfia 1303 Poplar Dr Arcata, CA 95521 Anita D Scarfia 1303 Poplar Dr Arcata, CA 95521 Asia A Scarfia−Ward 2522 Spring St Eureka, CA 95501 The business is conducted by a General Partnership. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a

General Partnership. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Anita Scarfia, Partner This October 20, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS by sc, Humboldt County Clerk 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 (21−403)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21−00681 The following person is doing Busi− ness as SUN VALLEY FLORAL FARMS Humboldt 3160 Upper Bay Road Arcata, CA 95521 The Sun Valley Group, Inc. CA C1810212 3160 Upper Bay Road Arcata, CA 95521 The business is conducted by a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Leendert DeVries, President This October 14, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS by kt, Humboldt County Clerk 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 (21−385)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21−00706 The following person is doing Busi− ness as GREENWAY DRAIN CLEANING AND PLUMBING

statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Grete Valadao, Owner This October 26, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS by sc, Humboldt County Clerk 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 (21−401)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21−00687 The following person is doing Busi− ness as SPEARS PROPERTY GROUP Humboldt 308 4th Street Eureka, CA 95501 Therese L Spears 308 4th Street Eureka, CA 95501 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Therese L Spears, Broker This October 18, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS by sc, Humboldt County Clerk 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 (21−404)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21−00692 The following person is doing Busi− ness as DOOR−TO−DOOR AIRPORTER Humboldt 1434 Railroad McKinleyville, CA 95519 PO Box 8241 Eureka, CA 95502

Humboldt 2525 J Street Eureka, CA 95501

Margie C Vitalie 1434 Railroad McKinleyville, CA 95519

Tony J Valadao 2525 J Street Eureka, CA 95501

The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on Not Applicable I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Margie C Vitalie, Owner This October 19, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS by sc, Humboldt County Clerk

Grete F Valadao 2525 J Street Eureka, CA 95501 The business is conducted by a Married Couple. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Grete Valadao, Owner This October 26, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS

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Myers Flat, CA 95554 PO Box 37 Myers Flat, CA 95554

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21−00689 The following person is doing Busi− ness as STEVES HANDY SERVICE Humboldt 1644 Linton Ave Eureka, CA 95501 Stephen N Saige 1644 Linton Ave Eureka, CA 95501 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on Not Applicable I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Stephen Saige, Owner This October 19, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS by kt, Humboldt County Clerk 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 (21−391)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21−00705 The following person is doing Busi− ness as BLACK HOLE WOMAN Humboldt 1447 Panorama Dr Arcata, CA 95521 Cynthia L McCloud 1447 Panorama Dr Arcata, CA 95521 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on December 16, 2016 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Cynthia L McCloud, Owner This October 26, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS by sc, Humboldt County Clerk 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 (21−398)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21−00710 The following person is doing Busi− ness as MR BEANS ORGANIX Humboldt 627 Boy Scout Camp Rd Myers Flat, CA 95554 PO Box 37 Myers Flat, CA 95554 Sawyer Bogle 627 Boy Scout Camp Rd Myers Flat, CA 95554

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Sawyer Bogle 627 Boy Scout Camp Rd Myers Flat, CA 95554 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on October 27, 2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Sawyer Bogle, Owner This October 27, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS by tn, Humboldt County Clerk 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 (21−399)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21−00714 The following person is doing Busi− ness as FORTUNA EXOTIC PETS Humboldt 650 11th St Fortuna, CA 95540 Michael Hamilton 10713 Hwy 36 Carlotta, CA 95528 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Michael Hamilton, Owner This October 28, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS by sc, Humboldt County Clerk 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 (21−406)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 21−00723 The following person is doing Busi− ness as FUNGAL FOODS Humboldt 550 South G Street, Unit 31 Arcata, CA 95521 Fungal Foods LLC CA 202112710373 550 South G Street, Unit 31 Arcata, CA 95521

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS The Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District is accepting proposals from qualified engineering firms to design the Campbell and Agency Field waterlines. Proposals are due by 3 PM on December 4, 2019. Interested firms can contact the District Engineer at lostcoastengineering@gmail.com or visit the Humboldt Builder’s exchange website for an application package. There is a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 14, 2019 that will meet at the District Office.

CITY OF FORTUNA WILL BE ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF FORTUNA STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE HAZARD IDENTIFICATION PROJECT (CIP# 9100)

The RFP can be downloaded from the City’s website https:// www.friendlyfortuna.com/your_government/public_works_notices. php#XXXXX Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 P.M., December 3, 2021 Please refer to the RFP for further proposal requirements default

PUBLIC NOTICE HUMBOLDT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PURCHASE INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY HUMBOLDT BAY TRAIL SOUTH (APN 501-241-031, 501-241-030, 501-241-033, 017-081-001, 404-141-004) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Government Code section 25350, that on November 16, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to receive public comment and testimony regarding the proposal for Humboldt County to purchase interest in real property as described below. The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors intends to consider approving the acquisition of fee title ownership of two land parcels (Assessor Parcel No. 501-241-031 & 501-241-030) adjacent to Bracut Industrial Park and a temporary construction easement on a portion of Bracut Industrial Park (Assessor Parcel No. 501-241-033). The parcels and the easement would be acquired from Bracut Lumber Company, a willing seller, with state transportation funds for the sum of $355,200. The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors intends to consider approving the acquisition of permanent and temporary easements over portions of two parcels (Assessor Parcel No. 017-081-001 & 404-141-004) associated with the Brainard mill site. The easements would be acquired from California Redwood Company, a willing seller, with state transportation funds for the sum of $770,000. The purpose of the acquisitions described herein is to acquire a portion of the right-of-way necessary for development of a Class 1 bike path (multi-use trail) connecting Arcata and Eureka. Any and all interested parties are invited to participate in the hearing and provide public comment. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard. In accordance with Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting will be held virtually. The agenda and live stream of the meeting can be accessed here: https://humboldt.legistar.com. The agenda will have instructions for providing public comment during the hearing. Written comments can be e-mailed in advance of the hearing to cob@co.humboldt.ca.us or mailed to Clerk of the Board, 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501. KATHY HAYES, Clerk of the Board

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The business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on November 3, 2021. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true northcoastjournal.com • Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 • NORTH COAST JOURNAL any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a

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PETITION OF: HAILEY ALICE JOY WOHLWEND for a decree changing names as follows: Present name HAILEY ALICE JOY WOHLWEND to Proposed Name HAILEY ALICE JOY VELTRI THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objec− tion at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objec− tion is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: December 10, 2021 Time: 1:45 p.m., Dept. 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/ Date: October 20, 2021 Filed: October 21, 2021 /s/ Kelly L. Neel Judge of the Superior Court 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 (21−395)

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO. CV2101514 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH ST. EUREKA, CA. 95501 PETITION OF: TARREN ANAIS MOSES for a decree changing names as follows: Present name TARREN ANAIS MOSES to Proposed Name TARREN ANAIS WILSON THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objec− tion at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objec− tion is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: December 10, 2021 Time: 1:45 p.m., Dept. 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/ Date: October 22, 2021 Filed: October 22, 2021 /s/ Kelly L. Neel Judge of the Superior Court 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 (21−397)

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HAILEY ALICE JOY WOHLWEND to Proposed Name HAILEY ALICE JOY VELTRI THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objec− tion at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objec− tion is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: December 10, 2021 Time: 1:45 p.m., Dept. 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/ Date: October 20, 2021 Filed: October 21, 2021 /s/ Kelly L. Neel Judge of the Superior Court

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Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed LEGAL NOTICES above on November 3, 2021. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Cyrus C Meyers, Owner−CEO This November 5, 2021 KELLY E. SANDERS by tn, Humboldt County Clerk

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CITY OF FORTUNA

AMERICAN STAR PRIVATE SECURITY Is now hiring. Clean record. Driver’s license required. Must own vehicle. Apply at 922 E Street, Suite A, Eureka (707) 476−9262 ESSENTIAL CAREGIVERS Needed to help Elderly Visiting Angels 707−442−8001

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SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT $

BUS DRIVER TRAINEE Operates bus or other passenger vehicle through set routes; sells tickets, collects money, provides scheduling and fare infor− mation, and responds to customer inquiries and complaints. https://www.ci tyofarcata.org/

Redwood Community Action Agency is hiring! ADULT & FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION

• Family Support Specialist I F/T 40 hours weekly, $16.00 hr. • Family Support Specialist II F/T 40 hours weekly, $17.00 hr. • Case Worker F/T 40 hours weekly, $18.00 hr.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

• Program Coordinator for Financial Literacy Project F/T 32 hours weekly $18.50-$20.00/hr. DOE

ENERGY SERVICES DIVISION

• Intake & Outreach Specialist. F/T 37.5 hours weekly, $17.00/hr. • Weatherization Field Crew F/T 40 hours weekly, $18.00/hr.

YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU DIVISION

• Youth Shelter Worker P/T $17.00/hr. - $17.50/hr. for overnight (NOC) shifts. • Program Coordinator for the RAVEN Project. F/T 40 hrs/wk $18.50-$20.00/hr • Advocate & Outreach Liaison Case Worker F/T 40hrs/wk $18.00/hr All fulltime positions have complete benefit packages that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, & 401K Retirement Plan.

Go to www.rcaa.org for complete job descriptions, qualifications & required job application. Positions are open until filled. RCAA is an EOE

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44,401 – $54,020 PER YEAR. FULL-TIME.

Under the general supervision of the Director (or Deputy Director) of Public Works, to perform a wide variety of office support work for the City’s Public Works Department; data entry; research and prepare various reports; grant application support; process permit applications; open and organize files; take messages; collect fees; provide a variety of information to the public about City processes, policies, programs and services; run errands; and do related work as required. Must be 18 and have valid CDL. Complete job description and required application available at friendlyfortuna.com or City of Fortuna, 621 11th Street, 725-7600. Applications must be received by 4 pm Monday, November 29, 2021.

ARCATA POLICE DEPARTMENT

POLICE OFFICER & POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE SPONSORSHIP

$57,919 - $70,400/yr. $19.85–$21.91/hr. Trainee Sponsorship through the Police Academy includes hourly pay, medical benefits upon sponsorship, Academy expenses and equipment paid for and provided. Upon graduation, promotion to a fulltime, fully benefitted Arcata Police Officer position. APD selects Sponsorships for students currently enrolled but not yet attending, those considering enrolling, or applicants already attending a P.O.S.T. approved Academy. Non-Sponsorship applicants should possess valid P.O.S.T. Certification verifying successful completion of a P.O.S.T. approved Police Academy or possess a valid P.O.S.T. Recertification Certificate. Arcata’s small town atmosphere, academic community, and beautiful natural resources make us a nice place to live and work. Visit: https://www.cityofarcata.org/Jobs or contact City of Arcata, 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521; (707) 822-5953; or email personnel@cityofarcata.org. EOE.

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The Karuk Tribe is seeking a

Public Relations Specialist Reports to: Karuk Tribal Council Salary: $50,000 to $70,000 Annual. Location: Happy Camp, CA - Karuk Tribe Administration Office. Classification: Full-Time, Exempt, Non-Entry Level. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Summary: Shall handle organizational outreach functions such as social and conventional media, community, and governmental relations, campaigns; public relations. Shall arrange and manage consistent communications outlets to establish and maintain contact between the Tribe and the public. Manages article submission and plans layout of the Karuk Tribal newsletter and prepares written materials for publication on a regular basis. Manages internal directory and information portal. The Karuk Tribe offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Competitive Wages, Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits/401K. To Apply: Submit your completed application package to: Attn: HR Department; Karuk Tribe; 64236 Second Avenue, PO Box 1016, Happy Camp, CA 96039 Phone: (530) 493-1600 X 2041 Fax: (855) 437-7888 www.karuk.us

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The Hoopa Valley Tribe is accepting applications to fill the following vacant position

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Office of Tribal Attorney, Regular, F/T, Salary: DOE. Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate degree; minimum 1 to 5 years practicing law, at least 2 years practicing federal Indian law or administrative/governmental law preferred. Member in good standing of any state bar, California bar preferred. If not a California bar member, must be willing to take California State Bar Exam within a year of hire. Outstanding writing, research, and communication skills required and a writing sample must be submitted with application and resume. Must have a valid CA Driver’s License and be insurable. Title 30A background check required. OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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ICWA SOCIAL WORKER Hoopa Human Services, Regular, F/T, Salary: $24.00-$26.00/ hr. DOE. To provide case management services to children and families engaged in the CWS, Tribal Court, State Court, Family Wellness Court, and ICWA systems. Case management will include determination of need for social service; service referrals; individualized treatment and specialized application of culturally appropriate Case Plans. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Sociology or related field from an accredited University, plus one-year work experience preferably in ICWA case management. See job description for additional requirements. Must possess a Valid CA Driver’s License and be insurable. Subject to Title 30A Employment Background Check. DEADLINE: November 15, 2021

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LEAD SOCIAL WORKER Hoopa Human Services, Regular, F/T, Salary: $26.00-$28.00/ hr. DOE. To provide case management services to children and families engaged in the CWS, Tribal Court, State Court, Family Wellness Court, and ICWA systems. Case management will include determination of need for social service; service referrals; individualized treatment and specialized application of culturally appropriate Case Plans. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Sociology or related field with three years’ work experience preferably in case management. See job description for additional requirements. Must possess a Valid CA Driver’s License and be insurable. Subject to Title 30A Employment Background Check. DEADLINE: November 15, 2021

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The Hoopa Valley Tribe is accepting applications to fill the following vacant position

POLICE OFFICER Hoopa Tribal Police Department, Regular, F/T, Salary: $26.91/hr. Performs a wide variety of peace officer duties. Minimum Qualifications: Must possess a Basic Academy Certificate from a California P.O.S.T. approved academy. Additional requirements are listed in the job description. Must have a California Driver’s license and be insurable. Must successfully pass a Title 30A Employment Background and a California Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) background checks. DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

TANF Department, Regular, F/T or P/T, Salary: DOE. The Family Advocate I (FA I) is to provide self-sufficiency services for HVTTP participants in order for them to meet the objectives of the HVTTP’s plan. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma (or GED equivalent); a minimum of one-year experience required; Associate’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field and two years of case management in Human Services is required. Additional requirements are listed in the job description. Must have a valid CA Driver’s License and be insurable, must be CPR certified or be willing to obtain within 90 days. Title 30A background check required. DEADLINE: November 22, 2021

Hoopa Tribal Police Department, Regular, F/T, Salary: $34.13/ hr. Under general supervision of the Chief of Police or his authorized designee shall perform a wide variety of peace officer duties. Minimum Qualifications: Must have three (3) years of related experience and/or training. Must possess a valid P.O.S.T Law Enforcement Academy or Indian Police Academy Certificate. Additional requirements are listed in the job description. Valid CA Driver’s License and insurable. DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

These positions are classified safety-sensitive.

For job descriptions & employment applications, contact the Human Resource Department, Hoopa Valley Tribe, P.O. Box 218, Hoopa, CA 95546. Call (530) 625-9200 Ext. 23 or email l.offins@hoopainsurance.com or hr2@hoopainsurance.com. The Tribe’s Alcohol & Drug Policy and TERO Ordinance apply.

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Northcoast Children’s Services HOME VISITORS, Various (HS/EHS)

Provide weekly home visits & facilitate parent & child play groups twice a month. Req. AA/AS degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work or a related field OR 12 Head Start related units. Req. 2 years’ exp. in community service, working w/ children & families. Bilingual preferred. F/T & P/T position. $18.00-$19.16/hr. Open Until Filled

CENTER DIRECTOR, Arcata

Responsibilities include overall management of Head Start and Partnership programs. AA/BA in Child Development or related field preferred. Meet req. for Site Supervisor permit. 3 Infant Toddler units req. F/T 40 hrs./wk. M-Fri. $20.00-$22.05/hr. Open Until Filled

CENTER DIRECTOR, Eureka, McKinleyville

Responsibilities include the overall management of a Head Start center base program. Meet Teacher Level on Child Development Permit Matrix, plus 3 units in Administration (AA req. BA/BS Degree in Child Development or a related field preferred). Req. a minimum of 2 years’ exp. working w/ preschool children in a group setting. F/T 40 hrs./wk. Mon-Fri (8am-4:30pm); $20.00-$22.05/hr. Open Until Filled.

ASSOCIATE TEACHERS, Redway, Orleans

Assist teacher in the implementation & supervision of activities for preschool children. Req. a minimum of 12 ECE units—including core classes—& at least 1-year exp. working w/ children. Redway: F/T 32 hrs./wk. Orleans: F/T 32 hrs./wk. $17.00-$17.85/hr. Open Until Filled.

TEACHERS, Eureka (Temporary), Arcata

Responsible for development & implementation of classroom activities—providing support & supervision for toddler program. Must have 12 core in ECE/CD (w/ 3 units in Infant/Toddler Development or Curriculum), meet Associate Teacher Level on the Child Development Permit Matrix, & have 1-yr. exp. teaching in a toddler setting. P/T positions, 28 hrs./ wk. M-F $17.50-$19.30/hr. Open Until Filled

TEAM TEACHER, Arcata

Responsible for the development & implementation of classroom activities for toddler age children. Must have 12 core in ECE/CD (w/ 3 units in Infant/Toddler Development or Curriculum), meet Associate Teacher level on Child Development Permit Matrix, & have 1-yr. exp. teaching in a toddler setting. F/T 37.5 hrs./wk. M-F. $17.75-$18.64/hr. Open Until Filled Submit applications to: Northcoast Children’s Services 1266 9th Street, Arcata, CA 95521 For addtl info & application please call 707-822-7206 or visit our website at www.ncsheadstart.org

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Northcoast Children’s Services Do you love being with children? Do you enjoy supporting children learn and grow?

The City of Rio Dell is now accepting applications for

YUROK TRIBE

For a list of current job openings and descriptions log onto www.yuroktribe.org or Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ yuroktribehumanresources for more information call (707) 482-1350 extension 1376

OPERATOR-IN-TRAINING (TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION) ($17.28/hr. + Benefits) Entry level position into the wastewater operator career field. Apply skills in science and mechanics to help protect the environment.

UTILITY WORKER (PART-TIME)

Are you looking for a meaningful profession? Do you want a job that has evenings and weekends off? Would you love to find a job with a Hiring Incentive? Northcoast Children’s Services may be what you’re looking for! Northcoast Children’s Services provides early education and family support services to children and families from pregnancy to age 5. We offer home visiting services, infant toddler and preschool centers in a variety of locations in Humboldt and Del Norte counties. We have a variety of full & part time positions working with children & families. We offer paid vacation, sick leave and holidays to all employees and an additional health insurance/cash benefit/ dependent care option to full time employees. All employees may also obtain assistance with education and child development permits. We are currently looking for people to join our team as housekeepers, cooks, teachers, assistant teachers, center directors and home visitors. New Hire Incentives are currently available to both full and part time employees. Full time employees who work 30 or more hours will receive an incentive of $750. Part time employees, who work less than 30 hours will receive a $500 incentive. Incentives are paid after 90 days of employment. Please visit our website or Facebook page for more information on how to join our growing team! https://ncsheadstart.org/ employment-opportunities/ Submit applications to: Northcoast Children’s Services 1266 9th Street, Arcata, CA 95521 For addtl info & application please call 707-822-7206 or visit our website at www.ncsheadstart.org

($15-17/hr. 20 hours per week)

Northcoast Children’s Services ASSISTANT TEACHERS, Arcata, McKinleyville & Trinidad

Assist teacher in the implementation & supervision of activities for preschool children. Minimum of 6-12 ECE units preferred, not req. & 6 months’ exp. working w/ children. P/T 25 hrs./wk. M-Fri $15.00$16.54/hr. Open Until Filled

ASSISTANT TEACHER, Eureka Assist center staff in the day-to-day operation of the classroom for a toddler program. 6-12 ECE units preferred, not req. & have 6 months’ exp. working w/ children. P/T 28 hrs./wk. M-Thu (8:15am3:45pm) $15.00-$16.54/hr. Open Until Filled

COOK, McKinleyville

Prep meals for toddler & preschool age children in a childcare center. Req. basic cooking skills, plus experience in food service & volume meal prep. Prefer candidate have exp. training or education in nutrition, volume meal prep, menu planning, kitchen safety & sanitation and CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) exp. F/T M-F 34 hrs./wk. $16.04/hr. Open Until Filled

HOUSEKEEPER, Eureka, Arcata

Perform duties to keep site clean, sanitized & orderly. Must have exp. & knowledge of basic tools & methods utilized in custodial work & have the ability to learn & follow health & safety req. Eureka: P/T 16 hrs./wk. Arcata & Fta: P/T 5 hrs./wk. $15.00/hr. Late afternoon/evening hours, flexible. Open Until Filled Submit applications to: Northcoast Children’s Services 1266 9th Street, Arcata, CA 95521 For addtl info & application please call 707-822-7206 or visit our website at www.ncsheadstart.org

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This is a hands-on position involving the maintenance and repair of City facilities, systems and equipment on a part-time basis. The work involved is physically demanding. Rio Dell residency is desirable. Applications may be obtained at 675 Wildwood Avenue, www.cityofriodell.ca.gov or call (707) 764-3532.

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The Hoopa Valley Tribe is accepting applications to fill the following vacant position

STUDENT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Hoopa Higher Education Program, Regular, F/T, Salary: $19.30$19.90/hr. Under the general supervision of the Hoopa Higher Education Director, the Student Activities Coordinator works with high school students to identify career plans, assists with dual enrollment between the Klamath Trinity Joint Unified School District and College of the Redwoods, develops marketing materials, and makes presentations to high school students and staff. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma (or GED equivalent); must have and Associates of Arts/Science degree in Social Work or related field, or be in the process of obtaining a degree, and one-year training or experience in vocational or post-secondary education and an understanding of local Native American cultural heritage. See job description for additional requirements. Must possess a Valid CA Driver’s License and be insurable. Subject to Title 30A Employment Background Check. DEADLINE: November 15, 2021

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES CLERK Insurance and Risk Management, Regular, F/T, Salary: $16.00-$19.50/hr. DOE. Under the supervision of the Insurance (Administrator) and Risk Manager, this position plans, directs, and coordinates record keeping compliance of the Insurance and Risk Management Department in synchronization with the Human Resources Department of the HVT. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma (or GED equivalent); must have computer skills. See job description for additional requirements. Must possess a Valid CA Driver’s License and be insurable. Subject to Title 30A Employment Background Check. DEADLINE: November 15, 2021 These positions are classified safety-sensitive. For job descriptions & employment applications, contact the Human Resource Department, Hoopa Valley Tribe, P.O. Box 218, Hoopa, CA 95546. Call (530) 625-9200 Ext. 23 or email l.offins@hoopainsurance.com or hr2@hoopainsurance.com. The Tribe’s Alcohol & Drug Policy and TERO Ordinance apply.

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To apply, visit www.humsenior.org. Questions? Call 707-443-9747. HSRC is an equal opportunity employer.

FISHERIES BIOLOGIST This position will lead all Wiyot fisheries projects and work to build the Wiyot Fisheries Program. Desired experience includes fisheries field work, preferably on the North Coast, along with strong organizational and writing skills. Initial duties will include managing field activities for our current Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) invasive Sacramento pikeminnow study on the South Fork Eel River. This will be a supervisory position and will be responsible for overseeing a staff of technicians performing a variety of fisheries field techniques such as boat electrofishing, netting and trapping, as well as processing of captured fish. Experience in any of these techniques is a plus. The project also includes snorkel surveys, mark recapture, and/or an acoustic telemetry study. Will also coordinate and collaborate with consultants and various stakeholders and agencies on all aspects of the study. This may include modification of study, amendments to, or filing of necessary permits. Will oversee data collection and synthesis of data into interim and final reports. Experience with grant writing is desired and duties will include grant reporting and drafting proposals for future projects that will work to benefit and restore Wiyot fisheries and natural resources. This position is a full time, at−will employee and has a 3−month probationary period with the potential to become a permanent position. This is dependent upon personal motivation to work contributing to and building a fully funded Wiyot Fisheries Program. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree (MS) in fisheries biology plus three years related experience and/or training; or a bachelor’s degree (BS) plus five years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combi− nation of education and experience. Must have a valid CA Driver’s license and be insurable.

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NOW HIRING! We are actively taking applications for open positionsat each location, such as: Visit Coordinator – Scotia Medical Assistant – Scotia RN/LVN – Scotia Dental Assistant – Weaverville Medical Assistant – Mad River Dentist – Mad River LCSW We are seeking a self-motivated, quicklearning, andcareer-minded individual seeking long-termemployment. Scan QR code for more information or contact our hr@sthsclinic.org

Please contact the Wiyot Tribe for an application. Please send the application, a cover letter and resume to the following address: Wiyot Tribe Attn: HR 1000 Wiyot Dr. Loleta, CA 95551 www.wiyot.us

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TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC

LEAD STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER FULL TIME

FULL-TIME. $42,064 – $51,178 PER YEAR

$42,064 - $51,178 PER YEAR.

City of Arcata

Under the general supervision of the Chief Plant Operator, maintains, repairs, services, and installs machinery and equipment used in water and wastewater treatment systems; and performs related work as assigned. Complete job description and applications are available at City of Fortuna, 621 11th Street, or friendlyfortuna.com. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled default

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VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT MECHANIC FULL TIME $42,064 - $51,178 PER YEAR.

Under the general direction of the General Services Superintendent, to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair automotive, construction, and other power-driven equipment and to do related work as required. Complete job description and applications are available at City of Fortuna, 621 11th Street, or friendlyfortuna.com. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Code Compliance/ Permit Technician $51,646.76 - $64,346.40/yr. The City is seeking an energetic candidate for this exciting new position! The Code Compliance/Permit Technician will perform a variety of technical duties in support of the City’s code compliance programs, including the new Residential Rental and Inspection Program (RRIP), and will monitor and enforce a variety of applicable ordinances, codes and regulations related to building, housing, health and safety, and property maintenance. Visit: https://www.cityofarcata. org/Jobs for application materials or contact Arcata City Manager’s Ofﬁce, 736 F Street, Arcata, (707) 822-5953. EOE. First review: 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2021. default

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Lead Street Worker is a full time, front-line supervisor, with responsibility to lead crews and participate in a variety of work assignments in the maintenance, repair, and construction of City Public Works facilities. Applicants must possess valid CDL at the time of hire and obtain a Class B license within one year of employment, and be at least 18 years of age. Complete job description and application available at City of Fortuna, 621 11th St. or friendlyfortuna. com. Application packets must be received by 4pm on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 default

The City of Rio Dell is now accepting applications for

POLICE OFFICER ($46,005–$64,849 + Benefits) Open to entry level & laterals. Candidate must have appropriate POST certification and be 21 years of age by the time of appointment. Small but effective department. The Rio Dell Police Department is a supportive environment that encourages an officer’s personal and professional growth. This is a small town with great weather, surrounded by beauty, with low levels of crime. Help us keep it this way! Applications may be obtained at 675 Wildwood Avenue, www.cityofriodell.ca.gov or call (707) 764-3532.

Redwood Community Action Agency is hiring! AMERICORPS MEMBERS Redwood Community Action Agency’s AFACTR Program – looking for members to serve at Community and Family Resource Centers throughout Humboldt County. BENEFITS INCLUDE: $ • 14,040 living allowance per 1200 hour term of service • $375 Rental assistance for all members • $4,441 end of service educational award • Health benefits • Professional trainings and development • Childcare if eligible • Eligible student loans can be placed in forbearance For more information call Erika 707-269-2047

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Changing Tides Family Services increases the health and success of children, youth, families, and individuals

Mental Health Support Specialist $

Multiple positions, Part-time, 18.30/hr.

Program Supervisor II Full-time, $21.32/hr.

Program Assistant, Case Management Full-time, $14.56/hr. Open until filled

COVID-19 Vaccine Required

Humboldt County Fair General ManagerThe Humboldt County Fair Association is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Humboldt County Fair General Manager. Located in Ferndale, CA, the Fair is seeking an innovative individual to continue the historic activities of the community facility as well as develop relationships with community members that result in increased utilization of the Fairgrounds. The ideal candidate will have current Fair or Events Center Management experience and a proven record of working with diverse elements of the community in the promotion of a wide range of events and programs. A detailed summary of the Fair and the General Manager position requirements can be found at www.humboldtcountyfair.org or by emailing humcofair@frontiernet.net Applications will be accepted through November 30th, 2021 Position will start in January 2022 humboldtcountyfair.org

Job description and list of qualifications available at www.changingtidesfs.org

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SOCIAL WORKER (Service Coordinator) FT in Eureka, CA. Advocating & coord. services for Adults w/dev & intellectual disabilities. Requires BA w/exp in human services or related field. Sal range starts $3665/mo. Exc. bene. Visit www.redwoodcoastrc.org for more info & required docs. EOE

an entity of the Hoopa Valley Tribe, is seeking applicants for the following positions:

SOBER LIVING CASE MANAGER – FT/REGULAR ($20.40/HR) DENTAL HYGIENIST – FT/ REGULAR ($39.00-43.00 DOE) BILLING SUPERVISOR – FT/REGULAR ACCOUNTANT – FT/REGULAR COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE – FT REGULAR HEALTH INFORMATION DIRECTOR – FT/REGULAR PATIENT BENEFITS CLERK – FT/ REGULAR PHYSICIAN – FT/REGULAR CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT – FT/REGULAR LAB TECHNOLOGIST – FT/REGULAR CERTIFIED DATA ENTRY CODER TECHNICIAN – FT/REGULAR MEDICAL DIRECTOR – FT/REGULAR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN – FT/REGULAR CARE MANAGER (RN OR LVN) – FT/REGULAR PATIENT ACCOUNTS CLERK I – FT/REGULAR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN – ON-CALL COALITION COORDINATOR – FT REGULAR MAT RN CARE MANAGER – FT REGULAR ALL POSITIONS ABOVE ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. For an application, job description, and additional information, contact: K’ima:w Medical Center, Human Resources, PO Box 1288, Hoopa, CA, 95546 or call 530-625-4261 or email: apply@kimaw.org for a job description and application. You can also check our website listings for details at kimaw.org. Resume and CV are not accepted without a signed application.

Redwood Coast Regional Center

K’ima: w Medical Center

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Marcu & Associates Residential and Commercial Real Estate Sales and Property Management Company. Our services include but are not limited to: Full-Service Property Management • Lower Commissions • Lower Percent of Tenant’s 1st Month’s Move-in Cost • Vacancy Advertising • Tenant Screening and Placement • Trust Account Banking • Monthly Activity Reports • Prompt Updates & Communication • Service of Legal Notices and Unlawful Detainers • Tenant Maintenance Requests • Etc… Limited-Service Property Management (select below or let us know what you need) • Tenant Placement • Rent Payment Collection • Maintenance Requests • Etc… Sell Your Investment / Property • Lower Commission Rates Ranjit K. Marcu Broker / Owner DRE Lic. #02028071 Mobile: (925) 639-6840 marcuassociates@gmail.com

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The Northcoast Regional Land Trust is seeking a Farm Stand Tenant at Freshwater Farms Reserve (5851 Myrtle Ave) who will help maintain the property as a safe and welcoming place, provide our community access to locally grown foods, and conduct operations consistent with local and state regulations and in compliance with our lease.

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One of a kind ±567 acre property with Mad River frontage! This parcel boasts gorgeous views, privacy, rolling meadows, old growth Douglas Fir trees, and multiple springs.

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HONEYDEW – LAND/PROPERTY – $239,000

HORSE MOUNTAIN – LAND/PROPERTY – $1,800,000

±27 Acre Southern Humboldt gem! Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Honeydew with easy access on a County road, this property features meadows, spring water, power, and building site with beautiful views awaiting your dream home!

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WILLOW CREEK – LAND/PROPERTY – $347,000 ±177 Acre homestead, mountain recreation, or timberland property adjacent to Forest Service lands. Hardwood & ﬁr forests, exceptional views to the south & west, several ﬂats for development, w/ county road access and just 6 miles from downtown Willow Creek.

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BRIDGEVILLE – CULTIVATION PROPERTY - $1,100,000

±1.45 Acres along the Trinity River featuring river views, a ﬂat building site, PG&E lines through the property, community water hookups, and a community river access point.

±40 Acre turn-key farm with county and state cannabis permits in hand for 6,750 sq. ft. permitted farm is as turn key as they come. Property features year round access, two houses, water storage, solar system, and so much more!

MYERS FLAT – CULTIVATION PROPERTY – $825,000

MIRANDA – CULTIVATION PROPERTY – $639,000

±73 Acres of mixed timberland and meadows w/ County interim permit for 19,600 sq ft of outdoor cultivation & state provisional license. Property features 3 garden sites, an active NTMP, an off the grid 2 bedroom cabin with two 16x30 ft outbuildings. Owner may carry.

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Holiday Schedule 2021 Fri. Nov. 12 11am Holiday Wreath Delivery via horse and wagon, Downtown & Old Town, (707) 441-4187, eurekamainstreet.org

Fri. Nov. 19 5pm Holiday Open House, Downtown and Old Town, (707) 441-4187, eurekamainstreet.org

Thurs. Nov. 25 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 9am Turkey Trot 5k, The Gazebo, 2nd & F streets, (707) 502-9545

Fri. Nov. 26 10am Storybook Walk, Old Town, (707) 441-4164, eurekamainstreet.org 10am Holiday Window Display Contest, Downtown & Old Town, (707) 441-4187, eurekamainstreet.org 2-4pm Santa Arrives in Old Town via Humboldt Bay Fire Truck, The Gazebo, 2nd & F streets, (707) 441-4187, eurekamainstreet.org 7pm Pippi Longstocking – A Musical presented by Main Stage Humboldt, Arkley Center, 412 G Street. (707) 200-1778, mainstagehumboldt.org

Sat. Nov. 27 ALL DAY! Shop Small Saturday, support local businesses. 12-3pm Visit with Santa, The Gazebo, 2nd & F streets, (707) 441-4187, eurekamainstreet.org

2pm Pippi Longstocking – A Musical presented by Main Stage Humboldt, Arkley Center, 412 G Street. (707) 200-1778, mainstagehumboldt.org 7pm Pippi Longstocking – A Musical presented by Main Stage Humboldt, Arkley Center, 412 G Street. (707) 200-1778, mainstagehumboldt.org

Sun. Nov. 28 HAPPY HAUNUKKAH! 12-3pm Visit with Santa, The Gazebo, 2nd & F streets, (707) 441-4187, eurekamainstreet.org 2pm Pippi Longstocking – A Musical presented by Main Stage Humboldt, Arkley Center, 412 G Street. (707) 200-1778, mainstagehumboldt.org

Mon. Nov. 29 ALL DAY! Cyber Monday, support local businesses online.

Tues. Nov. 30 ALL DAY! Giving Tuesday, donate to local non-profit organizations.

Fri. Dec. 3 8pm “Season of Joy” performed by the Eureka Symphony, Arkey Center, 412 G Street. (707) 798-6139, eurekasymphony.org

Sat. Dec. 4 12-3pm Visit with Santa, The Gazebo, 2nd & F streets, (707) 441-4187, eurekamainstreet.org 1pm Tuba Christmas, The Gazebo, 2nd & F streets, (707) 441-4187, eurekamainstreet.org 8pm “Season of Joy” performed by the Eureka Symphony, Arkey Center, 412 G Street. (707) 798-6139, eurekasymphony.org

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Sun. Dec. 5 12-3pm Visit with Santa, The Gazebo, 2nd & F streets, (707) 441-4187, eurekamainstreet.org

Fri. Dec. 17 7pm The Nutcracker presented by North Coast Dance, Arkley Center, 412 G Street. (707) 442-7779, northcoastdance.org

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Sat. Dec 18

7pm The Nutcracker presented by North Coast Dance, Arkley Center, 412 G Street. (707) 442-7779, northcoastdance.org

12-3pm Visit with Santa, The Gazebo, 2nd & F streets, (707) 441-4187, eurekamainstreet.org 2pm The Nutcracker presented by North Coast Dance, Arkley Center, 412 G Street. (707) 442-7779, northcoastdance.org

Fri. Dec. 10 7pm The Nutcracker presented by North Coast Dance, Arkley Center, 412 G Street. (707) 442-7779, northcoastdance.org

Sat. Dec 11 12-3pm Visit with Santa, The Gazebo, 2nd & F streets, (707) 441-4187, eurekamainstreet.org 2pm The Nutcracker presented by North Coast Dance, Arkley Center, 412 G Street. (707) 442-7779, northcoastdance.org 6pm Rex and Friends Truckers Christmas Parade, Redwood Acres > I street > 7th Street > Myrtle Ave and return to Redwood Acres, (707) 599-4171, rexandfriendstruckersparade.com

Sun. Dec 12 12-3pm Visit with Santa, The Gazebo, 2nd & F streets, (707) 441-4187, eurekamainstreet.org 2pm The Nutcracker presented by North Coast Dance, Arkley Center, 412 G Street. (707) 442-7779, northcoastdance.org

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Sun. Dec 19 12-3pm Visit with Santa, The Gazebo, 2nd & F streets, (707) 441-4187, eurekamainstreet.org 2pm The Nutcracker presented by North Coast Dance, Arkley Center, 412 G Street. (707) 442-7779, northcoastdance.org

Thurs. Dec. 23 HAPPY FESTIVUS! Sat. Dec. 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS! Sun. Dec. 26 JOYOUS KWANZAA! Sat. Jan. 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 6pm First Saturday Night Arts Alive, Downtown & Old Town, (707) 441-4187, eurekamainstreet.org

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Five Eleven 511 Second St. fiveeleveneureka.com (707) 268-3852

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A Taste of Bim 613 Third St. atasteofbim.com (707) 798-6300 Art of Hair Studio 634 Second St. facebook.com/Art-ofHair-651435548705190 Belle Starr 405 Second St. Belle-starr.com (707) 441-1296 Blue Ox Boutique 325 Second St. blueoxboutique.com (707) 798-6104 Clarke Historical Museum 240 E St. clarkemuseum.org (707) 443-1947 Eureka Books 426 Second St. eurekabookshop.com (707) 444-9593

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12. Inn at Second & C and Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge 139 Second St. historiceaglehouse.com (707) 444-3344 13. Just My Type Letterpress 235 F St. justmytypeletterpress.com (707) 502-2446 14. Many Hands Gallery 438 Second St. manyhandsgallery.net (707) 445-0455 15. Old Town Art Gallery 417 Second St., Suite 102 eurekaoldtownartgallery.com (707) 445-2315 16. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates 211 F St. oldtowncoffeeeureka.com (707) 445-8600

17. Otto + Olive 330 Second St. otto-and-olive.com (707) 798-6326

22. Stonesthrow Boutique 326 Second St. stonesthrowboutique.com (707) 269-7070

18. Redwood Retro 211 G St. facebook.com/RedwoodRetro-105710451344666 (707) 601-9667

23. Tailwaggers2 239 G St. facebook.com/ tailwaggers.2 (707) 476-3336

19. Rosebud Home Goods 213 F St. rosebudhomegoods.com (707) 683-6876

24. The Grind Café 734 5th St. facebook.com/ thegrindcafeeureka (707) 445-3899

20. Sekoya 215 2nd Street sekoyabotanicals.com (707)630-5060 21. Sisters Clothing Collective 328 Second St. sistersclothingcollective.com (707) 499-7865

25. Timber Heritage Association 1st & E streets www.timberheritage.org (707) 443-2957

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Enter to Win a Holiday Shopping Spree! when you shop Friday, Nov.19 through Monday, Dec.19 Shoppers who make purchases of $10 or more at participating Downtown and Old Town Eureka businesses will be entered into a drawing for gift certificates of $25 or more from those merchants. Entry forms will be available at participating merchants. Completed entry forms can be turned in at any of the participating businesses. Entry forms will be collected and the drawing for the Holiday Shopping Spree will be held on December 20 and winners will be contacted via phone/email by December 21. Call Eureka Main Street at (707)441-4187 if you have any questions about the Holiday Shopping Spree.

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