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Courtesy photo Targeted to open Dec. 1, Oregon’s ocean commercial Dungeness crab season can be delayed so consumers get a high-quality product and crabs are not wasted.

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Courtesy photo from Kyle Williams / SeaWorld Rescue Pumpkin washed ashore at Horsfall Campground in Coos County and was reported by a private citizen. She was initially treated at the Oregon Coast Aquarium and released back into the ocean by SeaWorld San Diego rescue teams following a year of recovery and rehabilitation.

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he tides had taken a turn for the worst for the sea turtle dubbed “Pumpkin” in October, 2022. The endangered Olive Ridley sea turtle washed ashore at Horsfall Campground in Coos County. The sea turtle was found to be cold stunned – a condition that can render them incapable of eating or navigating. “Sea turtles can forage the open ocean off Oregon’s shores without issue during the summer—but if they don’t turn south before the weather changes, they risk getting caught in cold currents and winter storms,” said Courtney Klug, communications and marketing specialist with the Oregon Coast Aquarium. “As such, Oregon sees a marked increase in sea turtle strandings between fall and spring,” she said. Over the course of a year, a Many view collaboration between caring sea turtles professionals would turn Pumpkin the as magical, sea turtle’s stranding situation into a charismatic survival story. creatures — and Those involved in the rescue of the they are. They endangered sea turtle say it was a series play a vital role of key pieces that came together to make in supporting the rehabilitation a success. ocean health by “The citizen who first reported the maintaining sea animal did so quickly, and stayed grass beds and nearby to observe the animal and help transporting responders find it in a timely manner,” nutrients to said Klug. nesting dunes. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife responded to the initial Courtney Klug, stranding. They secured the sea turtle Oregon Coast and transferred it to Florence, where Aquarium they met staff from the Oregon Coast Aquarium. “From there, our dedicated team of aquarists sprang into action,” Klug said. The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport is one of three wildlife rehabilitation facilities in the Pacific Northwest, and the only one in Oregon, authorized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to provide specialized care to endangered marine life, like sea otters and sea turtles. Aquarium staff determined newly-dubbed Pumpkin was a sub-adult female. Lethargic and cold-stunned, she required round-the-clock monitoring and treatment. Cold-stunned turtles present a unique challenge,

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Pre-season testing shows Dungeness crabs are too low in meat yield in some ocean areas, delaying Oregon’s commercial season until at least Dec. 16, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). Targeted to open Dec. 1, Oregon’s ocean commercial Dungeness crab season can be delayed so consumers get a high-quality product and crabs are not wasted. The commercial bay crab fishery (currently open) closes at 12:01 a.m. Dec. 1 in conjunction with the delayed ocean commercial season. It will reopen when the ocean commercial season does so. The next round of crab meat yield and biotoxin testing will occur in the coming weeks. Results help determine if the season opens Dec. 16 or is See CRAB, Page 5

Courtesy photo from the Oregon Coast Aquarium Oregon Coast Aquarium staff check Pumpkin the sea turtle’s temperature. When a stranded turtle is brought to OCAq, staff provide immediate care while coordinating with other wildlife facilities to establish longterm rehabilitation and release plans.

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Courtesy photo from the Oregon Coast Aquarium Upon intake staff followed protocol to assess and determine Pumpkin’s needs. Her temperature and lethargic behavior confirmed her cold-stunned status. aquarium representatives said. To avoid shocking the animal, their body temperature must be raised slowly. Pumpkin arrived at the Oregon Coast Aquarium with a body temperature just below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. She was transferred to increasingly warm water baths, raising her body temperature five degrees per day until it reached a 75 degree temperature. At the same time aquarium staff were providing care – they were also coordinating with other wildlife facilities to establish long-term rehabilitation and release plans. See PUMPKIN, Page 5

The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport is one of three wildlife rehabilitation facilities in the Pacific Northwest, and the only one in Oregon, authorized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to provide specialized care to endangered marine life, like sea otters and sea turtles.

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Economic and revenue forecast is unchanged JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc. Oregon’s baseline economic outlook continues to call for the soft landing, and remains effectively unchanged from the prior forecast, according to the latest state revenue and economic forecast according to the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis. The latest forecast release Nov. 15, reflects the state kicker details outlined in the September forecast, stating that $5.6 billion will be returned to Oregon taxpayers next filing season. The median, or typical Oregonian is expected to receive a $980 credit. The kicker tax credit goes into effect when the actual state revenue exceeds See ECONOMY, Page 5

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LYNNE TERRY Oregon Capital Chronicle Pilot Guest Article When Oregon farmers, farmworkers or ranchers sink into an emotional crisis or simply need someone to talk to, they now have counselors available. A new hotline, the Agristress Helpline, launched in Oregon in September. It is tailored to support those who work in agriculture, forestry or the fishing industry through a phone and text service that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The helpline is free and has trained counselors with experience in those industries who can take phone calls in 160 languages, with English, Spanish and Vietnamese professionals available to respond by text. Its launch marks a dream come true for Allison Myers, who leads the Family and Community Health program at the Oregon State University extension service and campaigned for months to get the line established in Oregon. “I’m honored to be a part of it,” Myers said. “It’s been a big team effort.” Besides Myers, the line has the backing of nearly 30 farm and health care organizations, Todd Nash, president of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, and Sen. Bill Hansell, R-Athena. Hansell championed a bill approved by the Legislature in the final days of this year’s session that allocated $300,000 for the line. That money went to the Oregon State University Foundation, which has set up a helpline endowment that’s expected to produce $12,000 a year in interest. That’s not enough to pay for operations, which cost about $70,000 a year. The state was able to launch the service – which also operates in Connecticut, Missouri,

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Courtesy photo from the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Service Commercial fishermen in Oregon and the rest of the West Coast have been hit with climate change and decreased sales due to the pandemic. Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wyoming – thanks to donations totalling nearly $70,000 from Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization, which serves rural Medicaid recipients in eastern Oregon, and the Roundhouse Foundation, a philanthropic organization based in Sisters. To keep the line going in perpetuity, the endowment needs to increase to about $1.75 million, Myers said. “Obviously, we still have more fundraising to do,” Myers said. As a start, she’s working to inform people in various communities and in rural areas about the service. “Our goal is to spread the word,” she said. “Our next steps involve preparing and disseminating marketing materials for the line, through extension offices statewide and also through partners.” Experts say the line is sorely needed. Although the 988 crisis line provides a similar service, the Agristress line is specialized to address the needs of farmers, ranchers, loggers and fishermen. They often work in social and geographic isolation and in areas with limited access to health care services. These professions

also have to grapple with extreme weather conditions, such as flash flooding or drought, and they face fluctuating commodity prices. And they come from a culture of self-sufficiency, which means they might be reluctant to tell someone they need help. That stoicism can have dire consequences: They have the highest rate of suicide among all professions in Oregon. More than 70 took their own lives between 2016 and 2020, a rate of 104 people per 100,000. That compares with 21 per 100,000 on average in Oregon in 2020. The service says calls are answered within 30 seconds, and all callers are screened for suicidality, with intervention for those at immediate risk. Others are offered relevant resources, and everyone gets a call back within 24 hours. Counselors are trained in mental health issues related to agriculture and the other professions, including production and financial issues, market fluctuations and family dynamics. It’s unclear whether the line is being used much or having an impact. The service is secretive about its use and has not released

any data about use of the line. “We are evaluating the service carefully and will share findings when we have them,” Myers said. Warning signs of suicide Talking about wanting to die, feeling hopeless or having no purpose Talking about feeling trapped or a burden to others Increasing consumption of alcohol or drugs Withdrawing or feeling isolated Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge Displaying extreme mood swings Experts say not to leave the person alone, remove any weapons they could use to commit suicide along with alcohol and drugs. To get help, call or text 833-897-2474. For a medical emergency, call 911. O re g o n Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle. com.

When walking in any parking lot, grocery store, airport, shopping center, etc., walk confidently with your head up, make eye contact, and have your keys ready. Do not drive across parking stalls. Use appropriate marked driving lanes and obey all traffic signs. Drive defensively and courteously. Report all suspicious activity. And remember, parking lots will be more crowded and checkout lanes will be busier, so please be patient and have a safe shopping experience. If you shop online, here are some ways to avoid becoming a victim of Porch Pirates – those who steal unattended packages from people’s property. They are heavily active this time of year. Schedule deliveries to arrive when you will be at home or have them delivered to your office. Have a trusted neighbor or friend pick up your packages if you won’t be home. Have packages delivered to a shipping store or an Amazon locker. If you hold a post office box, use USPS for shipping and take advantage of their package lockers to receive your items. Some post offices even allow boxholders to use it’s street address, with the customer’s box number as the “unit” number for deliveries from other carriers.

The holiday season is here, and we have some tips for those who shop in stores as well as online: Be alert and aware. Be attentive to your surroundings at all times. Don’t carry more cash or valuables than necessary. Be discreet so that you don’t attract attention. Ta k e extra precautions with your wallet or purse. Carry your purse with the opening flap next to your body and with the strap hung over your shoulder. Allow for darkness. It gets dark early this time of year, so be sure to factor this into shopping plans. Instruct children on holiday safety measures. Know where your children are at all times. Before going shopping, decide where to meet if you and your children should become separated. Always lock your car doors and remember where you park. Be sure to place valuables out of sight. Place them in the trunk or take them with you. Never hide spare keys in or on your car. These hiding places are easily discovered. If you need spare keys, keep them in your wallet or purse. Be alert to suspicious persons or circumstances. Avoid parking where you see someone sitting in their vehicle for no apparent reason. Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe in a situation, report it to security immediately.

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Family still seeking answers about missing man DAVID RUPKALVIS Country Media, Inc. For more than 59 years, the family of Howard F. Kley has waited for answers. What happened to their father? where did he go? Will he ever be found? All they have known, and they know today is Kley disappeared without a trace on January 26, 1966, while in Coos Bay. Since that day, there has been no reported sightings, no body, nothing but silence. In 1966, Kley, then 53, was a senior manager with Shell Oil in California.

several co-workers when they stopped in Coos Bay on January 26, 1966. The stop was to be for one day before the group continued to move North toward Seattle. The plan was to meet a man in Coos Bay to discuss a problem some boats were having with lubricants, the division Kley worked with at Shell Oil. The man did not make the meeting, the Shell Courtesy photo workers went to dinner at the Skyroom Bar in the Howard F. Kley Chandler Hotel. Most reports say Kley Kley was traveling from California to Seattle with was last seen at the bar

talking to a group of women. He apparently told his co-workers to go ahead and he stayed behind. A family member who talked to The World said they have seen some reports saying Kley was seen being dropped off at the Dunes Motel at 11:30 p.m., with some reports saying the lights in the hotel room he was in being on until 2 a.m. On the morning of January 26, when the other Shell Oil workers gathered to continue their journey, Kley was nowhere to be found. His room was empty. So the other Shell

employees left, assuming he would be able to make his own way to Seattle. When they reached Seattle and Kley was not there, Shell Oil reported him missing. The Coos Bay police immediately began a search and were joined by

detectives from Pinkerton, who were hired by Shell Oil. The detectives were able to trace Kley’s movements up until 1 a.m., and then nothing. Shell Oil offered a $5,000 See KLEY, Page 12

POLICE BLOTTER Nov. 14 • A fight was reported on Benham Lane. • A fire was reported on Highway 101 South. • A rescue operation was requested at House Rock. • A hit and run collision was reported on West Freeman Street. • A theft was reported at a Maple Street location.

Nov. 17 • An intoxicated person was reported on Benham Lane. • A traffic hazard was reported on Highway 101 at milepost 358. • A hit and run collision was reported at a Chetco Avenue location. • A theft was reported by a Fifth Street business.

Nov. 15 • Someone on Pacific Avenue reported being harassed. • A non-injury collision was reported on Oak Street. • A fight was reported on Matot Street. • A Chetco Avenue business reported receiving a bad check. • A traffic hazard was reported on Alder Street. • A non-injury collision was reported on Pacific Avenue. • A hit and run collision was reported at a Chetco Avenue location.

Nov. 18 • An assault was reported at a restaurant. • A theft was reported at an Elk Drive location. • A theft was reported at a King Street location. • A parking violation was reported on Parkview Drive. • A theft was reported at a Luck Street location. • A theft was reported at a Third Street location. • A parking violation was reported on Vista Ridge. • A theft was reported by a Chetco Avenue business. • A loud noise was heard on Highway 101 at Harris

Beach. Nov. 19 • A fight was reported at Harris Beach. • An intoxicated person was reported on Wharf Street. • A tree was down on Lower Harbor Road. • A tree was down on Allen Lane. • A traffic hazard was reported on Winchuck River Road. • A tree was down on Carpenterville Road. • A tree was down on North Bank Chetco River Road. • A power outage was reported at a Winchuck River Road location. • A minor on North Bank Chetco River Road reportedly was in possession of alcohol. Nov. 20 • A fight was reported at a Chetco Avenue motel. • Criminal trespassing was reported at a Highway

101 rest stop. • A traffic hazard was reported on Elk Drive. • A non-injury collision was reported on Fifth Street.

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Memories of marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

It is a tradition for local families, watching the live television coverage of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The three-hour parade is held in Manhattan, New York. An Oregon Coast resident has fond memories of her time actually participating in the parade in the late 1950s. Alex Del Vecchio, now a Lincoln City resident, was a member of the St. Catherine

Academy Marching Band from Bronx, New York, which annually took part in the holiday celebration. “I remember just the excitement of being in the parade and the thousands of people who were lining the street we were marching along making beautiful music,” she said. In the parade, Alex played the glockenspiel, which is a percussion instrument consisting of pitched aluminum or steel bars arranged in a keyboard layout. The band marched from

the beginning to the end of the parade route. “It was several miles,” she said. “We went mostly slowly and there were people on both sides of the street. It was a very big thing!” The 2023 parade traveled 2.5 miles down Central Park West in Manhattan and included 21 large balloons, 11 marching bands, 18 performers, seven performance groups and 29 clown crews. Del Vecchio not only marched with her school band in the Thanksgiving

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Setting the stage for retirement

JULIA CARLSON Pilot Guest Column

Retirement is a major life transition! With so much to do and see, it’s important to make sure your finances are in order so you can live the retirement lifestyle you want. Whether you’re just starting to plan for retirement or you’re already retired, here is a checklist to help you reach your goals. 1. Review your income sources. Julia Reviewing Carlson your income sources will help you determine how much money you will have coming in each month. Your income sources may include Social Security, pensions, retirement savings and investment income. 2. Calculate your retirement expenses. Calculating your retirement expenses will help you determine how much money you need to withdraw from your retirement savings each month. Remember, health care costs can be a significant expense in retirement. Be sure to factor in Medicare premiums, prescription drugs, and long-term care insurance costs. 3. Develop a distribution strategy. Developing a distribution strategy will help you determine how much money you need to withdraw from your retirement savings each month to cover your expenses. A common distribution strategy is to withdraw 4 percent of your

retirement savings each year. However, this is just a general guideline, and you may need to adjust your withdrawal rate depending on your individual circumstances. When you withdraw money from your retirement account, it’s important to know how to make your withdrawals as tax efficient as possible. An example might be to withdraw money from your taxable accounts and your tax-deferred accounts to create an overall smaller tax burden. 4. Create an estate plan. Creating an estate plan will help ensure that your financial assets are distributed according to your wishes and appointed to people you trust to carry out those wishes. Estate planning documents can include a will, trust, power of attorney, and advance health directives. Retirement can be a wonderful time of life, and we hope this checklist makes your retirement planning less complex. If you need help, it’s a good idea to work with a financial advisor. They can help you develop a retirement plan for your lifestyle. By setting the stage, you can ensure that you have the financial plan you need to enjoy your retirement years. Julia Carlson is a registered representative with, and securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. Email me your questions at info@ financialfreedomwmg.com or call 541-574-6464.

THIS THING CALLED LIFE

What a beautiful blessing

MICHELLE PIERSON YOUNG Pilot Guest Column

In a little village in Guatemala called Chichicastenango, I attempted to take a photo of a beautiful w o m a n whose hands were stained purple from the dyes she Michelle worked with. I would Young have asked permission, in halting Spanish, if I’d had any cash at all, which I knew she would ask for. Instead, I got a shifty looking photo and very clear communication from my subject to back the hell off. I was in my 30s. It was thrilling. I love to travel regardless of the fact that many of my fond memories were ill advised choices where

fortuitously I did not die. I travel very differently on this end of experience. The thing that makes travel the most exciting for me is the requirement I use my senses. When I go out of my home base at all, but especially when I go to far distant places, I cannot live on autopilot. I can’t order the same foods from the same places, nor use the same roads when I travel. All roads are new. One of the most important elements of travel is when we are unsure of whether we turn left or right, we’re uncertain of local customs, we have to learn a new way of travel. The element is that we no longer live where we KNOW. What magic when we discover a new food or custom that pleases us or even makes us giggle. Even adding one, simple ingredient into the stew of our lives can change the

flavor dramatically. It’s true we are changed by every moment, every interaction. When we invite that change by traveling and learning new people and ways, we can change for the better. The beauty of this sort of powerful travel magic is that we needn’t even leave our cozy chairs at home to do so. My delight in travel did not end when I was neither delighted to travel (sometimes too much is too much) nor were we, as a species, advised to do so. There have been many long months when I neither had the interest nor the energy to leave my healing home. But when my mind longed for travel, I read new books, watched the BBC (yes, it’s a very specific recommendation because just the accent makes you hear things differently) and traveled in my own ways. Travel, the physical kind,

we all agree is enriching. But the truth is, with all that is available to us today, we can travel in our minds almost anywhere, almost any time. If you plan a trip but don’t plan to go on it, studies show you boost your dopamine (that’s the feel good chemical your brain makes). Bonus points show you’re significantly more likely to actually take that trip. I hope you’re off to far away places if that’s your cup of tea. If you’re the kind of person or you have the kind of circumstances that keep you closer to home, I hope you travel to new ways of seeing and being and enjoying the world. Take a little trip, take a little trip, take a little trip and see. Michelle Pierson Young is a Lincoln City life coach. She may be reached at Michelleatplay.com.

Oregon’s first director of tribal affairs for named Shana McConville Radford of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation will join Gov. Tina Kotek’s administration as Oregon’s first tribal affairs director. McConville Radford, 39, had since May 2022 served as deputy director of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. “The tribal affairs director role is an unprecedented role in the Governor’s office,” said Kotek spokesperson Anca Matica in an email. “The governor’s top priority for the tribal affairs director is to foster positive relationships with Oregon’s tribal nations through meaningful and transparent consultation.” McConville Radford will earn $10,023 per month as a director, which differs from an adviser in

“classification and internal structure,” according to Matica. In a news release last Thursday announcing the appointment, Kotek said she chose McConville Radford for her “extensive experience in tribal matters, policies and governmentto-government relations.” McConville Radford said in the same release she’d work to foster collaboration and cooperation between the sovereign governments of the nine Oregon-based tribes and the federal and state government. “I will promote and practice transparent and integrous policy design and implementation by centering true collaboration through curiosity, empathy, candor, and reciprocity,” she said. Kathryn Brigham, chair of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation board, said the board was pleased Kotek had chosen a member of the tribe for the position. “We look forward

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to working with the governor’s office to see not only the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation move forward and progress in the coming years, but all nine sovereign tribes in Oregon,” Brigham said. “We believe that Shana can help with that endeavor.” Before becoming deputy director of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, McConville Radford worked with a number of state leaders, federal agencies and tribal governments. In

2010, she was a Mark O. Hatfield Congressional Fellow, serving as tribal legislative liaison and advisor to Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat. She was a former superintendent of the Flathead Agency of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Montana, working closely with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. She also spent several years as health and human services tribal liaison for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. McConville Radford lived in Warm Springs

to reflect this change, the office found that the outlook was also being incorrectly adjusted for previous legislation. As those impacts are now being realized in actual tax collections, a separate adjustment is no longer needed in the outlook. By not removing the adjustment, OEA understated Insurance Taxes by $18.3 million. Combined, the previously published forecast overstated General Fund

revenues by $117.7 million. The corrected numbers are as follows: Total Net General Fund revenues in the current 2023-25 biennium are $25.6 billion, an increase of $217.7 million in the corrected December forecast compared to the September forecast. The estimated ending balance now stands at $1.09 billion, a corrected $655 million above the Close of Session forecast.

CLARIFICATION The Oregon Office of Economic Analysis (OEA) has released corrected numbers for the December 2023 economic and revenue forecast. OEA released the December 2023 Economic and Revenue Forecast on Wednesday, November 15, which indicated an increase in Insurance Taxes relative to the previous September 2023 forecast. The previously published forecast overstated General Fund revenues by $117.7

million. Following additional research, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) informed OEA that recent tax audit activity would reduce their Insurance Tax collections by $68 million, not increase them as DCBS previously indicated. This change results in a net reduction of $136 million relative to the published numbers. When OEA updated the Insurance Tax numbers

until fifth grade before her family returned to Umatilla, according to an article in Spilyay Tymoo (Coyote News). In 2020, she worked with the U.S. Census Bureau as a tribal and congressional lead to improve census counts from tribal nations in Oregon and Idaho. She holds a master’s degree in international law and international relations from the University of New South Wales in Kensington, Australia, and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Portland State University. “Governor Kotek’s trust in me underscores her respect and commitment in

strengthening, addressing, and understanding the distinctive needs and the unique political relationship with Oregon’s Tribal nations,” McConville Radford said in the news release. O re g o n Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle. com.

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Pumpkin Continued from Page 1 “Sea turtles are often stabilized at the aquarium and then transferred to facilities such as SeaWorld San Diego, who can provide prolonged care and arrange to release turtles to the warm waters off the coast of California,” Klug said. After receiving confirmation that SeaWorld San Diego staff were prepared to take in Pumpkin, a flight plan unfolded. The transport to San Diego was made possible by Turtles Fly Too, a nonprofit organization that coordinates and facilitates the use of general aviation to transport endangered species and critical response teams, while educating communities on marine life conservation. Volunteer pilot Peter Lewis, dubbed the “Turtle Flier,” flew a Socata TBM

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Continued from Page 1 further delayed or split into areas with different opening dates. ODFW tests crabs out of Oregon’s six major crabbing ports in partnership with the Oregon Dungeness

700 Turboprop from Newport to Santa Barbara, Calif. “The turtle, nestled in a custom-made stretcher and crate, was loaded onto the plane, and they departed for San Diego,” aquarium representative Klug said. In the following months, the SeaWorld Rescue team helped Pumpkin build up the strength to swim on her own, getting her to a healthy weight and activity level. About a year after her rescue, Pumpkin was successfully returned to the ocean. “This crucial success is made possible thanks to collaborative efforts,” Klug said. The Oregon Coast Aquarium, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Turtles Fly Too, and SeaWorld San Diego and Rescue worked

together to support the turtle through every phase of its recovery, Klug said. “The Oregon Coast Aquarium is committed to Oregon’s marine wildlife and will continue these efforts with the belief that even one saved animal can help species recovery,” the aquarium representative said. All seven remaining sea turtle species are at risk of extinction due to threats like habitat loss, pollution, and entanglement. “By doing everything in our power to care for and return injured and stranded turtles to the ocean, we can help support species’ survival,” Klug said. “Many view sea turtles as magical, charismatic creatures—and they are. They play a vital role in supporting ocean health by maintaining sea grass beds and transporting nutrients to nesting dunes,” Klug said.

Crab Commission, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), and the commercial Dungeness crab industry. Weekly season opening updates are posted online until the decision to open the season is made. Oregon, California and

started to weaken. General Fund revenue collections are expected to decline significantly in the months ahead as corporate profits and business income return to trend, and a record personal income tax kicker credit is issued. Although the revenue outlook appears on track for now, Oregon has yet to go through its first personal income tax filing season of the biennium, so considerable uncertainty remains. Even excluding the payment of the kicker credit, General Fund revenues were expected to be relatively unchanged when compared to the previous biennium. The revenue boom seen during tax year 2021 is unlikely to be repeated, with collections expected to revert back to their longterm trends. Traditional gains in General Fund collections are expected to resume in the 2025-27 biennium and beyond. Longer term, revenue growth in Oregon and other states will face considerable downward pressure over the 10-year extended forecast horizon. As the baby boom population cohort works less and spends less, traditional state tax instruments such as personal income taxes and general sales taxes will become less effective, and

Courtesy photo from Kyle Williams / SeaWorld Rescue The Olive Ridley sea turtle is an endangered species. The crucial rescue and rehabilitation of Pumpkin was made possible thanks to the collaborative efforts of OCAq, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Turtles Fly Too, and SeaWorld San Diego and Rescue. If you find a sea turtle on the beach, do not attempt to move the animal. Placing it back in the water increases its risk of

injury and delays potential rescue efforts. Instead, immediately contact the Oregon State Police Tipline at 800-452-7888 or the

Marine Mammal Stranding Network (MMSN) in Oregon, Washington, and California at 1-866-7676114.

Washington coordinate Dungeness crab quality testing and the commercial season opening dates. California and Washington are delaying their commercial seasons until at least Dec. 16. Commercial crab landings is available

online. During the 2022-23 season, the commercial Dungeness crab season was delayed and opened in stages due to low meat yield biotoxin levels above the safety threshold. Commercial fishermen

landed over 31.5 million pounds of crab at an exvessel value of $85 million. The recreational ocean Dungeness crab season is slated to reopen Dec. 1 as scheduled. Recreational crab harvesting in bays,

estuaries, and on beaches, docks, piers, and jetties is currently open coastwide. Recreational crabbers should call the Shellfish Hotline (800-448-2474) or visit the ODA Recreational Shellfish Biotoxin Closures webpage before crabbing.

revenue growth will fail to match the pace seen in the past.

state tax instruments such as personal income taxes and general sales taxes will become less effective, and revenue growth will fail to match the pace seen in the past.

no longer providing daily cleaning and the like. However, at least nationally, leisure and hospitality employment per capita has fully returned to its prepandemic peak. The long-run growth path of the industry’s employment is still slower than prepandemic trends, however the outlook is still stronger today than it was a year ago. Offsetting these industry increases, are modest downward revisions to the outlook for durable goods manufacturing, in addition to retail, wholesale, and transportation and warehousing. These industries have been weaker than forecast recently, at least in the preliminary data, and even with a largely unchanged macroeconomic outlook, the employment forecasts largely carry these lower recent numbers into the future, leaving the topline employment outlook unchanged.

our state. To keep our economy moving in the right direction, we need to address core issues for Oregonians. Housing production, the addiction crisis, and access to child care are at the top of the list. I look forward to working with legislators in the upcoming 2024 session to make progress for Oregonians on these issues and more.”

Economy Continued from Page 1 the forecasted revenue by at least 2%. An amount is then returned to the taxpayers through a credit on their tax returns. Summary of the December forecast Local economic growth is driven by a return to full employment, combined with stronger business investment and productivity gains. Recently released Census data confirm that the economic recovery from the pandemic has been inclusive and broad-based. Looking forward, a modest rebound in migration in the years ahead will allow local businesses to hire and expand at a faster pace than the nation. However, should migration not return as expected, Oregon’s economy will not crater, but rather grow at a slower rate than in the baseline. Oregon’s state revenue outlook appears to have stabilized. Aside from persistently strong corporate income taxes and large insurance tax payments, collections in recent months have tracked closely with the September forecast. In particular, personal income tax collections have finally

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By the numbers Gross General Fund revenues for the 2023-25 biennium are expected to reach $25,937 million. This represents an increase of $274 million from the September 2023 forecast, and an increase of $678 million relative to the Close of Session forecast. Most of the increase can be attributed to collections of corporate income taxes, which continue to outstrip underlying profit earnings. The outlook for General Fund resources has also been revised upward due to additional expected insurance taxes and interest earnings. Total available resources in the current 2023-25 biennium are increased $335 million after accounting for the removal of an expected state tax transfer. General Fund Outlook Revenue growth in Oregon and other states will face considerable downward pressure over the 10-year extended forecast horizon. As the baby boom population cohort works less and spends less, traditional

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Governor’s statement Governor Tina Kotek issued the following statement in response to the quarterly revenue forecast: “Oregon’s economy is continuing to stabilize, and that is good news for working families and businesses across

Background The Oregon Economic Forecast provides information to planners and policy makers in state agencies and private organizations for use in their decision-making processes. The Oregon Revenue Forecast opens the revenue forecasting process to public review. It is the basis for much of the budgeting in state government. The forecast reports are issued four times a year: March, June, September, and December. At press time the state released new figures for the state revenue forcast. See Page 4 for the update. See the full Oregon Revenue and Economic Forecast with this story at currypilot.com.

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OBITUARY Raymond “Ray” Pluta 7/21/1929 - 11/12/2023 Raymond “Ray” Pluta, valor and service before 94, passed away peacefully his honorable discharge in on Sunday, November 12, 1952. In 1968, Ray moved 2023. He was born in Erie, to Nevada to start a jewelry PA on July 21, 1929, to business close to the iconic the late Frank and Helen Las Vegas Strip. His store, Szczutkowski Pluta. He The Turquoise Chief, was is preceded frequented by many wellin d e a t h known entertainers and by siblings sports legends who became C h e s t e r personal friends. He P l u t a , spent many years fishing W i l l i a m on Lake Mead, hunting Pluta, Betty in California, attending K o p e r , boxing events at Caesars D o r o t h y Palace, and enjoying his Gorczycki, Frank Pluta, family. and Rosemary Sciarrone. Ray sold his Las Vegas Survivors include his business in 1987 and moved brother John Pluta of Erie, to Brookings, OR where PA, daughter Lisa Pluta he opened an art gallery and partner Greg McNair, and enjoyed coastal living. daughter Robin Pluta Ray received national Golden and husband Alan recognition for his artistic Golden, grandchildren skills with many of his Darby Dittmer, Forest sculptures being displayed Dittmer, Sydney Golden, in various galleries around Coco Golden, and numerous the globe. nieces and nephews. At Ray’s request, he will Ray was a Navy veteran be cremated, and a private who served his country as ceremony will be held to a medic in the Korean War spread his ashes in the and was recognized for his places he loved.

LYNNE TERRY Oregon Capital Chronicle Pilot Guest Article Oregon House Republicans called for the state’s Democratic leaders to make several changes to Measure 110, the state’s drug decriminalization law. In a letter Tuesday, Nov. 14, to Gov. Tina Kotek, Senate President Rob Wagner and House Speaker Dan Rayfield, all House Republicans but one called the measure an “abysmal failure” that needs to be changed to “alleviate the suffering” they say it has caused. “Oregon is in crisis because Measure 110 has failed,” House Minority Leader Jeff Helfrich of Hood River said in a release. “House Republicans have diligently assembled proposals for legislation needed to effect meaningful change to end the addiction, crime and homelessness

Metro Creative Connection Critics say Measure 110 which decriminalized drugs, has only worsened the addiction crisis. that plague our state. It is time for the majority party to put partisanship and special interests aside and work with Republicans to implement these desperately needed solutions so that our state can begin to heal.” Their proposals include criminalizing possession of illegal drugs and mandating treatment, ideas that already have been made by a group backed by Nike co-founder Phil Knight that’s working to put those changes to voters next year in a ballot

measure. Wagner is on a work trip and wasn’t available for comment, his spokesman said. Rayfield did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Elisabeth Shepard of Kotek’s office said: “We have not responded at this time.” The letter coincides with meetings of a joint legislative committee on the state’s addiction crisis. The bipartisan Joint Interim Committee On Addiction and Community Safety Response has met

twice – in October and this month – and heard from state officials, providers and law enforcement. It is due to meet again in December as part of a mission to craft proposals for February’s legislative session that address the addiction crisis. Two of the House Republicans who signed Tuesday’s letter, Reps. Christine Goodwin of Canyonville and Kevin Mannix of Salem, are on that committee. So is another Republican, Senate Minority Leader, Tim Knopp of Bend. Only one Republican House member, E. Werner Reschke of Klamath Falls, who has urged Kotek to call a special session to repeal the measure, did not sign the letter. He did not respond to a request for comment. The Senate Majority Leader, Kate Lieber of Beaverton, who heads the See MEASURE, Page 9

DeSpain will challenge Val Hoyle in 4th Congressional District JULIA SHUMWAY Oregon Capital Chronicle Pilot Guest Article A Republican Air Force veteran and attorney plans to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle, counting on voters’ frustrations with crime and homelessness and suspicion of Hoyle’s ties to a troubled marijuana business to overcome a Democratic registration edge in a southern Oregon congressional district. Monique DeSpain, a

30-year veteran of the Air Force and Oregon Air National Guard who retired as a colonel, launched her campaign for the 4th Congressional District this week. She said her campaign is focused on public safety, creating a prosperous economy and on ensuring government transparency and accountability. That last point is a dig at Hoyle, a freshman congresswoman and former head of the Oregon Bureau

of Labor and Industries who Republicans have sought to paint as ethically compromised. Hoyle, like many Oregon Democratic candidates, received campaign donations from the owners of La Mota, a cannabis company involved in the downfall of former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan because Fagan took a side job for the company’s owners while they were involved in an audit conducted by her office. Hoyle returned most of

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her La Mota contributions after she decided to run for Congress instead of reelection as labor commissioner. As labor commissioner, she also pushed for a nonprofit organization founded by La Mota coowner Rosa Cazares to receive a $554,000 grant, Willamette Week reported. She has declined to turn her personal cell phone over to the labor bureau to extract public records, instead hiring her own attorney to decide which texts count as public records. Under Oregon law, text messages, emails and other communication sent or received on personal devices are considered public records if they involve government business. DeSpain, who spent much of her time in the military as an attorney with the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, said her experience conducting workplace investigations stands in sharp contrast to Hoyle’s stance on public records.

“As a JAG I used to do investigations like that, and if somebody refused to provide me with a record that would facilitate the investigation, I would consider that obstruction,” she said. “It’s just not how a person in a leadership position like Val Hoyle has been should be behaving.” Hoyle has denied any wrongdoing. A spokeswoman told the Oregonian/OregonLive last week that Hoyle left decisions about what texts to turn over to the bureau to her attorney, who previously worked as a public records lawyer for former Gov. Kate Brown. DeSpain hasn’t held elected office before, but she has worked for the past few years for one of the state’s most prominent Republicans, Salem state Rep. Kevin Mannix. Mannix, the architect of Oregon’s mandatory minimum sentencing laws, has run twice for both attorney general and governor, lost a congressional primary in 2008 and previously served

as chairman of the Oregon Republican Party. She joined Mannix’s law firm and another organization he led, Common Sense for Oregon, that sued Brown over her use of clemency powers, including releasing nearly 1,000 people from prison early during the COVID pandemic. A circuit court judge in Marion County halted the release, but the Oregon Court of Appeals overturned that ruling and affirmed Brown’s power to commute sentences. DeSpain described herself as a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. She submitted written testimony to the Legislature opposing an omnibus gun bill that would have required all gun buyers to obtain a permit and require any legal challenges to the bill to be filed in Marion County to prevent opponents from venue-shopping to find a favorable judge in a more conservative rural county. She said she agreed with See CHALLENGE, Page 9

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Employment Opps CAL-ORE Life Flight is seeking a mature individual to provide excellent customer service while keeping a focus on safety. The Line Service / Nonemergent Transport Driver employee must be able to work without constant supervision and have an assertive, self-starting attitude. The position affords the employee an opportunity to work around aircraft and learn a great deal about aviation. Please pick up application at the CAL-Ore life flight Office 202 Dale Rupert Road in Crescent City. ------------------------------------McLennan Excavation and Da-Tone Rock Full and part time drivers Office/Receptionist Quarry and excavation laborer/ equipment operator Stop in and apply 98109 North Bank Chetco 541-412-9333 lily@pipeandrock.com ------------------------------------Oregon State University Division of Extension and Engagement 4-H Youth Development Program invites applications for an Education Program Assistant 1 position based at the OSU Extension Service Curry County office in Gold Beach. This is a 12-month, full-time, classified position starting at $17.43 hourly + benefits. To review posting and apply, go to: https://jobs.oregonstate. edu/postings/146254. Apply to posting # P04459CT. Closes 12/1/2023. OSU is an AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled.

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Wanted Autos Donate your car, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-866-695-9265 today! (ONPA) ------------------------------------Donating your vehicle? Get more! Free Towing. Tax Deductible. Plus a $200 restaurant voucher and a 2-night/3-day hotel stay at one of 50 locations. Call Heritage for the Blind to donate your vehicle today 1-844-533-9173. (ONPA)

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Stereo, TV & Video DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo for 12 months. HBO Max and Premium Channels included for 3 mos (w/ CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-855-602-2009. (ONPA) ------------------------------------DIRECTV Sports Pack 3 Months on Us! Watch pro and college sports LIVE. Plus over 40 regional and specialty networks included. NFL, College Football, MLB, NBA, NHL, Golf and more. Some restrictions apply. Call DIRECTV 1-855-630-7108. (ONPA)

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Storage Inside 12X30 Storage. $150/mo. Not suitable for household items. Outside parking $60. 951-768-1461 New storage facility. 650 E. Washington Bl. Located at Crescent Senoir Estates. Sizes: 8X8 $65/mo + $50 dep., 6X10 $85/mo + $65 dep. Security cameras onsite. 971-241-3788 Storage units also available at 15756 Hwy 101, Harbor. Let’s Go Fishin’. 8X10 $95/mo + $50 dep. 12X12 $150/ mo + $75 dep. & 12X40 w/ 14ft door $300/mo + $150 dep. Fenced, gated, and with cameras. Call 971-241-3788.

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Public Notices Notice of Online Public Lien Sale Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.), the following will sell the storage unit(s) listed below at public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents. Property including but not limited to household goods, clothing, tools and/or other miscellaneous items. The sale will take place online at www. storagetreasures.com. Bidding will open on Friday December 01, 2023, at 7:00 pm and end on Friday December 08, 2023, at 7:00 pm. StorWell - Elk Valley - 176 Elk Valley Rd, Crescent City, CA, 95531 Charles Willet, Charles Dickens, Ione Trapp, Jason Marshik, Kristina Frye, Pearl Griego Billy Aldama StorWell - McNamara 1065 McNamara Rd, Crescent City, CA, 95531 John Napier, Leland McGarity, Myra Diaz, Derek Trone, Derek Trone, Tiffany Bullock, Susanne Stacey, John Kau, Jennifer Walker, Jan Lynch, John Napier, John Junior Tapia, Rosé Cannoy, Cheri Sutherland StorWell - Northcrest 1880 Northcrest Dr., Crescent City, CA, 95531 Charles Owens Owens Electric StorWell - Railroad - 1565 S Railroad Ave., Crescent City, CA, 95531 Michael Stepelton, Branten Bottom, Dawn Jennings, Lindsay Tromble, Heather Arnold Storwell - Arnett - 320 Arnett St., Crescent City, CA, 95531 Ryan Reitterer Published: November 22 and 29, 2023. Triplicate T377804

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Richard Alan Hagel Case Number: PB20237061 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Richard Alan Hagel A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Lalania Fink, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: Lalania Fink be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: December 8, 2023 Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Gino de Solenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181 Published: November 22, 29, and December 6, 2023. Triplicate T377888 ------------------------------------A Storage Lien sale will be held on Saturday December 16th, 2023. Hewitt’s Stor-All 96650 DeMoss Rd. Brookings, OR 97415 Viewing of unit at 11:30 AM, Sale at 12:00 Noon Unit #3 - Brian Walker Household & Misc. Items Published: November 29, December 6 and 13, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P378152

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS PROBATE NO. 23PB09006 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Todd Burkett has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Anthony William Burkett, Sr. by the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Curry County, and all persons having claims against said estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative in care of the Personal Representative’s attorney, Milan Hanson, Attorney at Law, 800 West 8th Street, Medford, Oregon 97501, within four months after the date of the ﬁrst publication of this Notice or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding are advised that additional information may be obtained from the court records, the Personal Representative, or the undersigned attorney for the Personal Representative. DATED AND FIRST PUBLISHED this 15th of November, 2023. Milan Hanson, OSB #131082 Attorney for Personal Representative Published: November 15, 22, and 29, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P376250 ------------------------------------NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Notice is hereby given that on 12/9/2023 at the hour of 10:00am at Oceanview Self Storage, at 15272 Hwy. 101 South, Harbor, OR 97415, will sell at public sale the entire contents of B135 owned by Carrie Mae Starkweather. These goods will be sold under self-service storage facility lien pursuant to ORS 87.687 and are to be sold to foreclose liens. The contents will be known when the lock is removed on the day of the sale. The goods will be sold as a unit to the highest bidder during the sale. Viewing at 9:45am on the date of sale. The right to reject any/all bids is reserved. Oceanview Self Storage P.O. Box 2156, Harbor, OR 97415. Published: November 29 and December 6, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P378149 ------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BROOKINGS CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City Council on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of Brookings City Hall, 898 Elk Drive, Brookings, OR to: Ratify the November 11, 2023, adoption of Ordinance #23-O-809; revisions to the Brookings Municipal Code, Title 17 Land Development Code, amending Chapter 17.124.050 Benevolent Meal Service. All public meetings are held in accessible locations. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon request with advance notiﬁcation. Please call 541-469-1102 to make the appropriate arrangements. TTY (800) 735-1232. Published: November 29, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P378320

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Property Address: 3501 MOVIE LANE, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/09/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Jeffrey Abasolo and Jeannifer Abasolo, husband and wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 12/27/2017 as Instrument No. 20175190 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California, Date of Sale: Place of Sale:

12/29/2023 at 11:00 AM ON THE STEPS OF THE COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE 981 H ST Crescent City, CA 95531

Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $229,641.93 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3501 MOVIE LANE, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 A.P.N.: 110-173-002-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $229,641.93. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.altisource.com/ LoginPage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2023-00768-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855)-882-1314, or visit this internet website https://www.hubzu.com/, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-00768-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https://www.altisource.com/LoginPage.aspx Date: November 8, 2023

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Continued from Page 6 joint committee, responded in an emailed statement on Wednesday that Oregonians have to work together to solve these issues. : “I absolutely agree that we need to act urgently to keep people safe, clean up our streets, and save lives. It’s why we set up this bipartisan committee to take action on real, responsible solutions to the drug crisis as quickly as possible. If we could waive a magic wand and fix everything overnight, we absolutely would, but the last thing Oregonians need is halfbaked ideas focused more on scoring political points than solving our problems,” she said. The Republican proposals include: Criminal penalties for the possession of fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin and a ban on public

drug use. Mandated treatment, with forced welfare holds for those on drugs who pose a danger to themselves or others and diversion programs for those charged with drug possession and the expungement of criminal records for those who “successfully” go through treatment. Abolishment of the oversight committee that the Oregon Health Authority established to approve programs for state funds. The law provides for a share of cannabis revenue to be distributed to providers for a range of services, including treatment, harm reduction and peer programs that connect people with addiction to others in recovery. So far, about $265 million has been distributed. The letter calls for more funding for county probation departments and

state specialty courts that work with drug suspects and those with mental health conditions. And they said the state should invest in sobering centers and use bonds to invest in treatment facilities. They said the situation is dire. “Each day that this horrendous policy remains in place creates more opportunity for drug dealers to take advantage of vulnerable Oregonians. It’s

another day that struggling addicts are unable to receive the treatment promised to them when the policy was enacted. It’s another day that Oregonians live in fear of falling victim to crime as desperate people look for ways to feed their habits. It’s another day that the homeless crisis worsens.” the letter said. Republicans have called for changes to Measure 110 for months, though this is the first

letter of its type. While Democrats have said that the law needs time to work, they’ve acknowledged that changes are needed by recriminalizing fentanyl by making possession of a small amount a misdemeanor in this year’s legislative session and forming the joint committee. Reporter Ben Botkin contributed to this story. Follow developments at thenewsguard.com and

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Challenge Continued from Page 6 the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that abortion should be regulated by states, saying she wouldn’t support a nationwide abortion ban or efforts to codify Roe v. Wade federally. “Oregonians have made perfectly clear that they’re pro choice, and the law is fixed on that,” DeSpain said. “It can be modified through the state legislature, which is the proper place for that, and as a congresswoman for Oregon, I will not support the return of the abortion issue to the federal government.” DeSpain said she would be an independent voice, but couldn’t immediately give an example of an issue where she differed from the party line. She eventually said she would disagree with Republicans who don’t view border security as an issue. “If I’m confronted with the specter of people not agreeing on securing the border, I will be having a differing opinion on that,” she said. “With my military background, my life experience, my legal background, I know that

that is a real threat to our country and will not have any issue with disagreeing with somebody who’s not going to see it that way.” Hoyle had a 7-point win in 2022 over former Army National Guardsman Alek Skarlatos, who is now running for a state House district. Skarlatos came within 5 points of Hoyle’s predecessor, longtime Democratic Rep. Peter DeFazio, in 2020, but redistricting in 2021 gave Democrats a larger advantage in the district. Nevertheless, GOP groups including the National Republican Congressional Committee have indicated that flipping Oregon’s 4th and 6th districts and reelecting U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer in the 5th District are among their top priorities in 2024. O re g o n Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle.com.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 5:30 PM, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, the Crescent City Planning Commission will be holding a Public Hearing, during the regularly scheduled meeting, located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Conference Room (210 Battery St, Crescent City, CA) on the following applications and items: AGENDA ITEM #1: A Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit (Application UP23-04) and Site Plan & Architectural Design Review (Application AR23-07) for LNL’s mixed use development (including 33-low-income residential units and a commercial laundry mat), located at 625 2nd Street (APN 118-060-018). Description: LNL Design and Construction has submitted a Conditional Use Permit Application (UP23-04) and Site Plan & Architectural Design Review (AR2307) for a proposed mixed-use development (including a 33-unit low-income residentialonly development and a commercial laundry mat) on a vacant parcel in the C-W Zone (Waterfront Commercial District), located at the southwestern corner of

3rd & F Streets (APN 118-060-022). This Project is utilizing State Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code §§65915 -. 65918) and in addition to local regulations, the Planning Commission will be discussing consistency with the State Density Bonus Law requirements and incentives. The proposed project is determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15332 (In-Fill Development Projects). PUBLIC PARTICIPATION is invited by the following methods: 1) In-Person: 3-minute public comment at the podium will be allowed; 2) Virtually: via Zoom, additional information and instructions will be posted the City’s website: www.crescentcity.org. However, the City does not guarantee that there will not be technological issues/interruptions, in which case the meeting will continue in person; 3) In-Writing: prior to 12:00 PM the day of the meeting, via publiccomment@ crescentcity.org or by filing with the City Clerk at 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, 95531. Written public comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission, posted on the website, and will not be read aloud during the

meeting. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION including general questions regarding the Planning Commission, the permit process, submission of materials, and other information not specific to this project may be directed to the City’s Planning Consultant (elawton@shn-engr.com / 707-633-9031). Published: November 29, 2023. Triplicate T378388 ------------------------------------NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS CURRY COUNTY PROBATE NO.: 23PB04245 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Theresa Ewin, have been appointed affiant of the Estate of Donald E. Janoff, by the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Curry County and all persons having claims against said estate are required to present them to the me, Terri Ewin P.O. Box 921 Smith River, CA 95567, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding are advised that additional information may be obtained from the court records, or the personal representative. Published: November 22, 29, and December 7, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P377615

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Del Norte will conduct a public hearing by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 981 H Street, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA and online VIA Zoom at media.co.del-norte.ca.us, regarding the below described topic. ***Text Amendments to Del Norte County Code Title 20 Zoning (non-Coastal) based on the adopted Housing Element. The County proposes to amend the following Chapters to include new residential by-right uses for employee housing including farmworker housing, low barrier navigation center, transitional housing, supportive housing, single-room occupancy, accessory dwelling units, mobile home parks, community care facilities, child day care homes: • Chapter 20.09 Agriculture Forestry Districts • Chapter 20.10 Agriculture Exclusive Districts of Title 20 Non-Coastal Zoning • Chapter 20.11 Agricultural District • Chapter 20.12 Rural Residential District (RR-2) • Chapter 20.12A Rural Residential District (RR-3) • Chapter 20.13 Residential and Agricultural District (R-1A) • Chapter 20.14 Residential and Agricultural District (R-2A) • Chapter 20.15 Rural Residential District (RR-5) • Chapter 20.16 One Family Residence District (R-1) • Chapter 20.17 Rural Residential Districts

• Chapter 20.18 Low Density Multiple Family Residence District (R-2) • Chapter 20.20 High Density Multiple Family Residence District (R-3) • Chapter 20.23 Commercial Recreational District (C-R) • Chapter 20.24 Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1) • Chapter 20.26 Light Commercial District (C-2) • Chapter 20.28 Central Business District (C-3) • Chapter 20.29 General Commercial District (C-4) • Chapter 20.35 Forest and Recreation District (FR-1)

Chapter 20.49 (Emergency Shelter Combining District) also includes a revision per Housing Element Program HE-Q with the removal of performance standards for emergency shelters related to maximum beds and length of stay. In an effort to streamline by-right housing as specified in the certified Housing Elements, the County has identified General Commercial zoned parcels for by-right residential as highlighted in the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). The ordinance amendments highlighted these specific parcels and their associated APN’s that allow by-right multi-unit development. Additionally, a new comprehensive set of multi-unit objective design and development standards were developed to implement objective standards for by-right approval of multi-unit housing per Senate Bill 35 (SB35). The objective design and development standards will further streamline housing development in the County, while providing base minimum design and development expectations for new and proposed projects. New and or modified definitions are proposed to be added for terms used in the proposed amendment, including but not limited to Child Day Care Home, emergency shelter, family dwelling single-family, low barrier navigation center, single room occupancy. A copy of the draft text amendments are available for review at the Del Norte Community Development Department located at 981 H Street, Suite 110. Electronic copies of the documents may be found at the following website: https://www.co.del-norte.ca.us/departments/Planning. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Del Norte County Planning Division at the address listed above or at (707) 464-7254. If you are unable to participate in the public hearing, you may direct written questions to the County of Del Norte Board of Supervisors, 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA 95531 or you may telephone (707) 464-7204. In addition, information may be obtained at the above address on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Kylie Goughnour Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of Del Norte, State of California DATED: November 16, 2023

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Conservationists ask for more state forest preservation ALEX BAUMHARDT Oregon Capital Chronicle Pilot Guest Article

Diversity, Oregon Wild, The Conservation Angler, Native Fish Society and the Oregon Chapter of Sierra Club – wrote to Gov. Tina Kotek, asking her to direct the Oregon Department of Forestry to add to the conservation plan 11,000 additional acres of tree stands that are more than 80-years-old in the Tillamook and Clatsop state forests, and 18,000 acres of the Cook Creek Watershed in the Tillamook State Forest. “This is our only chance to protect old growth forests on public lands of the North Coast,” said Margaret Townsend, a lawyer for the Center for Biological Diversity, in an email to the Capital Chronicle. “We have been asking for these protections for some time, and this is not a major ask in the scheme of this Habitat Conservation Plan,” she said. Oregon’s attempt to balance logging in 630,000 acres of Western state forests with protections for threatened animal species has taken decades to negotiate and is more than two years behind. It was supposed to be finished in the fall of 2022. The timing of the letter to Kotek comes after months of unsuccessfully trying to get the additional acreage included in the plan, and a recent move by the Oregon Department of Forestry to fix a logging road in the Cook Creek Watershed that

As officials at state and federal agencies attempt to wrap up the landmark Western Oregon State Forests Habitat Conservation Plan, stakeholders are issuing new demands and asking for final tweaks that could delay the already overdue plan into 2025. Conservationists say at stake are the fate of 17 threatened species and thousands of acres that make up some of Oregon’s last old-growth forests. For timber companies and two counties that rely disproportionately on timber revenues to fund public services, the stakes are financial losses that could cost logging and milling jobs, as well money for police and schools. For the state, the risk of lawsuits under the federal Endangered Species Act remains as long as the plan is not finalized by the Oregon Board of Forestry and approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The latest demands for changes to the plan come from 10 conservation groups that say it still does not go far enough. The letter The groups – including the Center for Biological

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was washed out in 2015. The agency was slated to get $1 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency this summer to fix the road, but FEMA officials revoked the funding following concerns raised by the Center for Biological Diversity and Cascadia Wildlands that Oregon’s forestry department was not considering impacts to coastal coho salmon and marbled murrelets by allowing the road to be rebuilt. Agency officials said they were committed to building the road with or without the FEMA funding. Joy Krawczyk, a spokesperson for the Oregon Department of Forestry, acknowledged that the agency had discussed the inclusion of the Cook

Creek Watershed and additional old-growth acres with conservation groups before. She said ultimately they were not included because they are not considered critical to the 17 threatened species protected under the plan. Krawczyk described getting the plan over the finish line as “challenging,” and said that any changes to it at this point would delay completion, which can happen no sooner than late 2024 at this point. Sara Duncan, a spokesperson for the Oregon Forest Industries Council, characterized the letter to the governor this late in negotiations as a “publicity stunt.” “Eleventh hour political appeals for more by activist organizations who

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have already been heavily engaged in the multi-year process should be seen as what they are: publicity stunts and nothing more,” Duncan said in an email. The plan

The Western Oregon State Forests Habitat Conservation Plan would govern the bulk of Oregon’s coast range forests managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry. Currently the state forester can change conservation areas in state forests without agency and public input. Under the new plan, the state forester would no longer be in charge of such decisions in conservation areas, and some previously logged areas would be off limits to logging for at least 70 years. If approved, the conservation plan would protect the state from lawsuits over those 17 species that are protected, or expected soon to be protected, under the Endangered Species Act. Among them are Northern spotted owls, marbled murrelets, salmon and steelhead, martens, red tree voles and torrent salamanders. Timber companies and industry groups, along with county commissioners in Tillamook and Clatsop Counties, have been outspoken about their concerns over financial losses.

Estimates of how much timber and revenue could be lost are being revised now by the state forestry department. County leaders have not yet published or shared data showing how much of their total annual budgets, year-over-year, are supported by timber revenues. The counties get about 64% of revenue from timber harvests on state forests. The development of the habitat conservation plan for Oregon’s Western state forests was accelerated following a settlement this spring between the Oregon Department of Forestry and several conservation groups over a lawsuit alleging logging was further threatening endangered coastal coho salmon. Part of that settlement agreement included the forestry department’s assurance that the Western Oregon State Forest Habitat Conservation Plan would be passed. Follow this developing story at thenewsguard.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Pilot. O re g o n Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle.com.

Oregon gets $31M for Columbia River Basin restoration project ALEX BAUMHARDT Oregon Capital Chronicle Pilot Guest Article

Seven projects will get millions in federal aid through Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley’s Columbia River Restoration Program Oregon tribes, state agencies, farmers and ranchers are getting more than $31 million from the federal government to reduce toxic pollution in the Columbia River and its tributaries. It’s the last of $79 million that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has dedicated to improving the health of the Columbia River Basin since 2021, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat,

announced the projects that would receive funding Thursday, on the two-year anniversary of the law’s passage. “Our rivers and waterways are the lifeblood of our communities. If they are dirty and polluted, our homes, schools, and businesses are dirty and polluted,” Merkley said in a news release. The Columbia River Basin covers nearly 260,000 square miles, spanning 16 federally recognized tribal nations and seven states from Oregon and Washington to Wyoming. Over decades, it’s become contaminated by toxic waste from agriculture, forestry, recreation and hydroelectric power generation, harming the health of wildlife and leaving some fish species

threatened, endangered or unsafe for consumption. Among the recipients of the $31 million are the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Each tribe will receive about $2 million to reduce pollution in Columbia River tributaries that each tribe depends on for fish. The Grand Ronde will launch a new effort to reduce pollution in the Willamette River Basin, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla will target pollution in the Umatilla, Walla Walla, Snake and John Day tributaries to the Columbia River. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will get $6 million to reduce the amount of agricultural

pesticides, mercury and PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” in the Columbia River Basin. Thousands of human-made PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been put into consumer and industrial products such as nonstick pans and flame retardants, and the EPA is just beginning to regulate them. They do not break down or go away naturally but instead have leached into rivers and streams, contaminating water and are now in the blood of nearly everyone in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Portland-based nonprofit Salmon-Safe will get $6 million to continue growing its network of farmers, ranchers,

developers and tribes along the river, who take on voluntary measures to protect water quality and quantity. In exchange, the producers earn the SalmonSafe label, appealing to some consumers. Several Portland and Corvallis-based nonprofits collaborating with EPA will get between $4 million and $5.5 million to work on projects that can reduce stormwater runoff into the Columbia River. Lastly, about $5.6 million will go to the Portland-based nonprofit Freshwater Trust to help farmers upgrade irrigation systems on fields to reduce fertilizer and manure runoff that is creating methylmercury pollution in the Snake River, poisoning fish that become unsafe for human consumption. The

methylmercury is created when farm fertilizers get into water and, combined with warm temperatures, create algal blooms and conditions that lead to depleted oxygen levels in the water. Without the oxygen, bacteria grow and create methylmercury through digestive processes, which ends up in Snake River reservoirs each summer and fall.

tech-based start-ups. The $300,000 from the federal Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Administration is designed to accelerate technology entrepreneurship on the South Coast by increasing

access to entrepreneurial support and startup capital. The South Coast Incubator Technology Industry Ecosystem Development project is led by the South Coast Development Council, Inc. with support

from Southwestern Oregon Community College and the cities of Coos Bay and North Bend. The funding has been announced by Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley.

“This federal investment in the South Coast will generate jobs, innovation and economic activity that will ripple out for years to come,” Wyden said. “I’m gratified that key business, education and civic leaders in this rural Oregon community have teamed up to earn these resources. And I’ll keep battling for communities throughout Oregon to receive similar funds that build strong local economies.” “Small businesses are the backbone of Oregon’s economy, and even more so for our rural and coastal communities,” Merkley said. “These important

investments heading to the South Coast Development Council will support jobs, drive innovation, and help strengthen the local economy of the South Coast.” “This is a perfectlytimed opportunity for our rural communities on the south Oregon coast. Our center now can develop a technology-based business incubator to help grow new businesses that focus on the fast-evolving Green Energy and Blue Economy sectors,” Southwestern Small Business Development Center Director Derek Tonn said.

O re g o n Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle. com.

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Drive carefully, it’s peak migration time for many animals. Natural food sources are lean in the upper elevations in the coast range during the winter as snow falls, covering the ground, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). “This time of year, with snow accumulation in the coast range and freezing temperatures periodically down to sea level, elk and deer may move to even lower elevations to find adequate food,” the ODFW states in a release. These additional movements often mean that the animals are crossing major roads both day and night which creates hazards to motorists, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The encounters frequently lead to damaged vehicles triggering expensive repair costs, and often the collisions can cause human injuries and even death. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports 24 people in Oregon died in vehicle collisions with animals between 2011 and 2020. The vehicle collisions with deer and elk peak in October and November, when migration and breeding (the “rut”) puts the animals on the move, making them more likely to be crossing roads. Fewer daylight hours and rainy weather also reduce drivers’ visibility, increasing the danger of collision. Each year, ODOT crews remove about 6,000 carcasses of deer struck and killed by vehicles near Oregon’s public roadways, and many more die away from roads or on county, city or private roads. ODFW research with GPS-collars show mule deer faithfully follow their migratory route, no matter how many roads or other obstacles get put in the way. They often have no choice but to cross roads to get to food and shelter. ODOT offers the following tips to avoid wildlife collisions when driving: Animal crossings signs are placed in known crossing hotspots. Be on the lookout when you see one. Be alert in areas with dense vegetation along the road or while going around curves. Wildlife near the road may be hard to see. If you see one animal, stay alert because others are likely nearby. If you see an animal on or near the road, slow down and stay in your lane. Many serious crashes are the result of drivers losing control when they swerve. Always wear your seat belt. Even a minor collision could result in serious

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in Colorado. Infected animals can spread the disease for several years before showing symptoms (which include loss of balance, drooling, emaciation or wasting and eventual death). Testing apparently

healthy deer and elk early in the course of the disease when they are not showing symptoms is the most effective method to catch the disease before an animal has spread the disease across the landscape and to other animals. According to

This is also the time of year when the most road killed deer and elk are salvaged for meat. If you hit a deer or elk, or see one that is struck, under Oregon law, you must fill out a free permit and turn the head in within five days so ODFW can test for Chronic Wasting Disease. Since 2019, salvaging deer or elk struck by a vehicle has been legal in Oregon. Salvagers are required to fill out a free online permit available at myodfw.com/articles/ roadkill-salvage-permits. Since the program kicked off in January 2019, 5,027 permits have been issued. The most permits have been issued for black-tailed deer in Western Oregon, where there are more drivers. Salvagers are also required to bring the head and antlers of all salvaged deer and elk to an ODFW office for testing within five days. This is so ODFW can test the animal for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal neurological disease that ODFW has been on the lookout for since it first appeared in the late 1960s

local retirement homes and senior centers, hoping to jog anyone’s memory. The family is looking for anyone who may have been at the Chandler Hotel, the Skyroom Bar or the Dunes Hotel on January 26, 1966. They are also looking for someone who might have been involved with the Coos Bay Pirates Club in the mid- to late ’60s. If anyone has information, the family can be reached via email at findinghowardkley@gmail. com

the ODFW. Test results are expected to take up to a month. If an animal ever tests positive for CWD, a biologist or veterinarian will phone the person who salvaged that animal directly. Negative test results

will be posted for roadkill salvagers to individually check online at https:// w w w. d f w. s t a t e . o r. u s / wildlife/health_program/ CWD-testing/ To find your result, enter RSP before your permit number (e.g. RSP5001)

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Lutheran

Fort Dick Bible Church

Sunday Adult Classes.........9 a.m. Sunday Service.................10 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study....11 a.m. Wednesday Holy Eucharist with Healing Service.......12 noon The Reverend Bernie Lindley

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Grace

Sunday 10:00am Wednesday Night 6:30pm Kids Ministry for both services Also on Facebook and YouTube www.solidrockcrescentcity.com

Fir St. at Old County Rd, Brookings

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Crescent City

Meeting at Del Norte Fairgrounds

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church

Smith River Baptist Church 340 Highland Avenue, Smith River Just off Hwy. 101 (707) 487-5275 Pastor Steve Alexander

Worship Service ............. 10:30am

In partaking of Holy communion in Remembrance of Jesus.

Seventh-day Adventist

Everyone Welcome • Kids always welcome 1230 Blackwell Ln. Sunday Service.................10:00am Refreshments • Music • Children’s Classes Wed. Night Bible Study.......7:00pm Pastor Bill Paquette | 707-951-5072 We offer a Thursday night Youth Service @ 7:00pm.

Church

1770 Northcrest Dr., Crescent City 707-464-2738 Pastor Mason Philpot Crescent City Seventh-day Adventist School Grades 1-8 ...........707-464-2738 Saturday Sabbath School...........9:30 a.m. Worship Services.......11:00 a.m.

Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church

Morning Prayer or Holy Eucharist:

10:30 am 220 E Macken Ave, Crescent City

707-464-2708

www.StPaulsCrescentCity.org

Calvary Chapel of the Redwoods Temporary address for services:

Redwood Elementary School Multi-purpose Room 625 2nd St, Crescent City, CA

(707)-487-2051 Sunday Services ...........10:30am