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Curry reports sixth virus death, moves to high-risk By ZACK DEMARS The Pilot

State health officials announced the sixth COVID-19-related death in Curry County this week. According to the Oregon Health Authority, an 82-year-old man died at Curry General Hospital Feb. 26 after testing positive for the virus

Feb. 23. He had underlying conditions. What’s more, Curry County will see additional COVID-19 restrictions starting Friday, after the county’s case rate bumped it back into the high-risk category. The news came from the governor’s office Tuesday, which published new restriction level assign-

ments based on each county’s virus data for the previous two weeks. Under the high-risk rules, which will last until at least March 26, county businesses and other activ-ities will have to modify some of their operations. The new restrictions mean: • Indoor dining will be limited to 25% capacity, or 50 people, which-

ever is smaller. Outdoor dining will be limited to 75 people, and all parties will be limited to six people from two households. • Funeral homes, mortuaries and cemeteries will be limited to 25% capacity indoors, or 150 total, whichever is smaller, and outdoor capacity will be limited to 200 people maximum. Faith institutions

Family farm attracts big following Fresh milk, fruit, eggs offered at Wild Woods Gypsy By DAVID RUPKALVIS The Pilot

Tammy Caluya never imagined she would run her own family farm, but it feels like it was meant to be. “My grandma had a ranch, and she had dairy cows,” Caluya said. “My husband’s family was like that, too. They had a farm back in Oklahoma.” Eighteen years ago, Caluya and her husband moved to Curry County, finding five acres between Bandon and Port Orford. With the land and time on her hands, Caluya began taking advantage of that space. “When my daughter went to college, I was here all the time, and I really liked cheese,” she remembered. “We started with goats and went to cows.” In those early days, Caluya milked the goats by hand and experimented by making different kinds of cheese. She then started planting fruit trees on the property. With fresh fruit coming in, Caluya became kind of an expert in making jams. Her experience with milk, cheese and jams was soon shared with others as she began selling at farmer’s markets and collected quite a following. In 2019, she had a bigger idea, opening a Wild Woods Gypsy store at her farm. Located about a mile off Highway 101 at 92584 Silver Butte Road, the small store has become a staple for many in the area. “Peaches and cherries are the biggest draw,” she said. “It’s building up more and more.” Caluya has also joined with family members, neighbors and friends

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County makes no changes to director of operations By DAVID RUPKALVIS The Pilot

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Tammy Caluya bags up a purchase at the Wild Woods Gypsy farm store between Bandon and Port Orford. Below, You never know what you might see when visiting Wild Woods Gypsy. Three ducks meander around the farm. Among the many delights for sale are duck eggs. to bring in more business. While she sells fresh milk, fruit and jams, her sister bakes and other neighbors and friends offer homemade clothes, lotions, dishes and artwork. The end result is something for everybody. “Now we’ve got it year round,” she said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s windy or rainy, we’re still busy.” Caluya is there to greet customers inside the store every Saturday. She places signs on Highway 101 to draw in visitors, which has been very productive. For the rest of the week, she uses an honor’s system, where people can purchase milk, eggs, meat and produce in season and leave the money behind. “I get people all year round,” she said. “People drive up and down the highway because of the signs. Then the locals come for milk, produce More FARM, Page A3

Wyden pushes proposal to help rural counties By DAVID RUPKALVIS The Pilot

While the COVID-19 relief bill approved by Congress focuses primarily on health measures, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden is especially pleased with a different element. As part of the bill, Wyden was a proposal he worked on that will provide federal funding to counties that have federal land. Wyden said 62 percent of counties in the nation have federal lands that cannot be taxed, but those counties are still required to provide services on the land. In Oregon, where more than half the state is federal land, the problem is even bigger. With reductions in funding in the Secure Rural Schools Act, which provided funding based on logging on federal lands, and PILT funds, the infusion of cash is much-needed, Wyden said. He explained with the Secure Rural Schools Act, which he helped push years ago, many Oregon counties received federal cash based on how much logging was occurring. With new environment regulations, logging slowed as did the federal More WYDEN, Page A3

are advised to follow the same requirements. • Indoor and outdoor shopping centers and malls will be restricted to 50% capacity, with curbside pick-up encouraged. • Indoor entertainment, recreation and fitness establishments will

Sen. Ron Wyden speaks at a town hall in North Bend in 2019.

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For the second time in less than a month, Curry County’s top private employee survived an attempt to alter his job. Court Boice, the chairman of the board of commissioners, asked the board to consider removing Brad Rueckert as director of operations while keeping him in charge of the county finances. Earlier this year, Boice tried to eliminate the director of operations position, but failed to get majority support on the board. “As you know, I’ve not been in favor of this type of organization since the beginning,” Boice said. “I’m still not. Again, no offense to Mr. Rueckert, it’s just how I feel our county should be governed.” Boice explained he felt the elected commissioners should be in charge of day-to-day operations, making the need for a county administrator irrelevant. Boice said with budgetary issues facing the county, having a highpaid employee was something the county could not afford. He explained that county will lose $1 million in federal PILT funds this year. “Being that we’re at least $1 million down, it’s imperative we find savings and quickly,” Boice said. Boice said Rueckert recently asked for a new employee to help with finances, and if the commissioners took on more responsibility, Rueckert could focus on finances. “It’s my strong opinion, we’ve got to take a load off Director Rueckert,” Boice said. “Mr. Rueckert is the highest paid director of finance we’ve ever had. I strongly recommend we change Mr. Rueckert’s job description back to director of finance and we fully resume our authority as department liaison commissioners. Because the budget is so critical, I’m asking the board to suspend all his non-budgetary duties.” Boice said he would keep the salary the same but make Rueckert focus solely on finances and budgeting. After making his plea, the other two commissioners had a chance to speak. “I will restate for the record, yes we did not want to have a county administrator,” Commissioner Chris Paasch said. Paasch added that Boice voted in favor of creating the director of operations and voted in favor if hiring Rueckert. “We hired Director of Operations Brad Rueckert to move here from Utah, bring his family here and to do the job of director of operations,” Paasch said. “You, on Dec. 16, voted to make his appointment permanent and then four weeks later asked us to get rid of his job. “I would urge the board to not even consider removing the director of operations. He is limited in his More COUNTY, Page A2

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Obituaries

Frances Gibson, 93, passed away on February 22, 2021 at Autumn Blessings Assisted Living in Logan, New Mexico. A graveside service will be held March 16 at 11:00 am at Tucumcari Cemetery, Tucumcari, New Mexico. Frances was born in Hutchinson, Kansas to George Brewer and Gertrude Noll. She married Raymond Gibson in Raton, New Mexico in 1948. Frances loved sewing, flowers and gardening, reading, square dancing

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scope, this board still has full control over hiring and firing of different people in the county. I will not support any thought of removing Mr. Rueckert as director of operations.” When he was given a chance to speak, Commissioner John Herzog said his views have not changed since the board first discussed the idea. “As for change, for me it is too early in time to be making any changes in anyone’s job,” Herzog said. “Person-

Frances G Gibson 1927-2021 and attending the Methodist Church in San Jon. Survivors include: Michael Gibson (Alice), She Umshler (Dennis), Rhonda McIntyre (Bill), Sandy Viles and a number of nieces and nephews. Frances is preceded in death by her parents, George and Gertrude Brewer, two brothers and four sisters, and her husband, Raymond Gibson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley funeral home.

ally, I think I will benefit from going through a budget process, so I can really get an idea what things are, what’s the cost and what the value is to the county. I said that, it’s in writing and I stick to that.” County Treasurer David Barnes also spoke up, saying, in his opinion, Rueckert is a great employee and “above reproach.” Barnes said if the county is looking to save money, they should consider hiring a part-time county attorney rather than a full-time counsel. Rueckert also spoke out. “You have said in several public meetings I am the highest-paid director of finance the county has ever

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Brookings broker named first in state By ZACK DEMARS The Pilot

A Brookings real estate broker is celebrating a statewide win — and already looking ahead to what’s next. In spite of a world turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic, RE/ MAX Coast & Country’s Jude Hodge was named the number one agent in the state for 2020, surpassing other brokers and Realtors in the state’s larger markets. “I knew that it would be a dream to ever be number one in the state of Oregon,” Hodge said. According to Bret Curtis, Coast & Country’s owner and principal broker, the had,” Rueckert said. “I am recognition means Hodge not the finance director. I am outperformed more than 800 the director of operations, other RE/MAX agents across and my salary is in line with the state, even in one of the the last director of operastate’s lowest population tions.” counties. Herzog re-emphasized he “Jude’s tireless dedication was not prepared to make to serving her clients, conchanges at this time. sumers and community has “I talked to Brad yesterday allowed her to achieve this and told him I was going to prestigious and elite recognistick to my comments from tion,” Curtis said. “Receiving January,” he said. “I told top honors throughout the him, ‘Brad, you’re wearing entire state is a significant three hats, can you do it?’ He accomplishment and we’re said yes. extremely proud that Jude “As a commissioner, I continues to raise the bar in want to help him succeed, real estate.” and he knows that. I’m going But for Hodge, the award to stand with Brad. He’s is a competition with only actually saving us money by one agent in the state: herself. doing all three.” “I’m always going to try Paasch agreed, saying it to do better,” Hodge said. “I is time to quit bringing the don’t think anybody’s my issue back to the board. competition, only me.” “It is not healthy for our When Hodge got into the director of operations coming real estate business seven in every day wondering if years ago, a mentor told her he’s going to have his job,” she should make it her goal Paasch said. “Let’s leave him to be the state’s top agent. alone and let him do his job. Living in Brookings, with Readdress it in a year or six a lower population and smallmonths. Until that time, leave er brokerages than many him alone.” other areas of the state, and After the discussion, the new to the industry, Hodge board agreed to make no was skeptical. changes and to leave the But her mentor’s response? issue alone for at least six “No excuses.” months. Hodge credits her high sales numbers — she sold 158 properties in 2020, or just under $64 million in real estate — with one key thing, alongside the support of her colleagues and family. “I believe its marketing,” Hodge said. Chances are, anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Curry County has seen or heard about Hodge before, with advertisements online, in newspapers and across local media. Hodge said the $25,000 she spends a month in marketing to get her name, professionally posed headshot and contact details in front of potential buyers and sellers

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Jude Hodge is what sets her apart from brokers who don’t spend as much time marketing their services. “It takes money to make money,” Hodge said. But not only is marketing Hodge’s key to moving real estate — it’s also how she got started in the first place. After running a daycare for some time, Hodge started doing online marketing, running social media pages for chambers of commerce before adding real estate firms to her list of clients. She posted their homes listed for sale to social media feeds and Facebook groups. One of those resulted in a call inquiring about one of the advertised condominiums. “And I asked that agent the next day, how much did you earn on that condo sale?” Hodge said. When the agent told Hodge about a five-figure commission, she got to thinking. “Why am I the face for all these companies’ social media, when I could be the face for myself?” Hodge wondered. “It gave me the idea that I could be unstoppable if I really wanted to.” So she got into the business she used to advertise for, learning about the industry from YouTube videos, mentors and audiobooks. From there, she didn’t stop: She works at any hour of the day, every day of the week, she says. “You have to work like they’ll all fall out,” Hodge said. “It’s kind of a gamble in many ways, but not if you answer your phone, not if you follow up, not if you sell.”

According to Hodge, her goals haven’t changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the industry has. Hodge said the housing market is now tighter than she’s ever seen it before, with sellers waiting to list their homes while they try and find new places to live. “It’s almost like a game of chess right now,” Hodge said. “I’m concerned what’s going to happen if we end up having nothing to sell.” Houses move fast: A house that might have been sold in three months before the pandemic now sells in a week, Hodge said, and home prices are way up. Still, the self-described “workaholic” has kept working. She meets only by appointment and adheres to social distancing protocols during home showings, but she said she didn’t let the pandemic stop her work. “COVID doesn’t affect me personally because I decided I wouldn’t let it,” Hodge said. Her goal for the next year? The prestigious RE/MAX Pinnacle award, which recognizes agents who make over $2 million in commissions. That’s going to take a lot more busy days. “I really just love what I do so much I do it all the time,” Hodge said. Hodge received the RE/ MAX Diamond award in 2020, too, which recognizes high-achieving real estate professionals, according to Curtis. The same year, Marie Curtis, Coast & Country’s principal broker and owner was recognized with the company’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her 16 years in the industry.

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and meat.” While Caluya has turned her passion into a business, one product remains her favorite. “Out of everything, probably the milk,” she said. “I’m a milk fanatic. I could drink a gallon a day.” Caluya has two milk cows on her ranch, both with babies. They create between four and nine gallons of milk each day, half of which is offered for sale. A new element this year is Caluya is keeping the calves, with the goal of making them meat cattle. With the meat, fruit, milk and eggs on site, she feels her family can take care of themselves. “It’s what I’ve been shooting for all the time,” she said. Lucky for the rest of us, she also enjoys sharing. In her store, the favorite items are cowboy candy jelly and strawberry vanilla bean jam. But the fresh fruit is likely the biggest draw. Strawberries and cherries are usually available somewhere around the beginning of June, while peaches begin ripening about the same time. In addition, Caluya grows different varieties of apples and peaches among her 33 fruit trees. Caluya said her little farm was recently added to the Wild River Coast Farm Trail, which will likely lead to new customers. But she is ready for the challenge and happy to meet new people. The farm store is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday and the self-serve farm is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For information, visit wildwoodsgypsy.com.

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be limited to 25% capacity, or 50 people, whichever is smaller. • Outdoor entertainment, recreation and fitness establishments will be limited to a maximum of 75 people. • Retail stores will be limited to 50% capacity. • Social gatherings should be limited to six people from two households indoors, and eight people outdoors. As of Tuesday’s data from the Oregon Health Authority, Curry County reported 49 cases of the virus between Feb. 21 and March 6, and a test positivity rate of 9.1%, the state’s second highest for the time period. Both rates put Curry County squarely in the high-risk category. The change comes in spite of a modification in policy this week by the governor, who announced last week that counties entering the extreme-risk category could be granted a two-week reprieve from the restrictions. Since Curry County wasn’t set to enter the extreme-risk category, the excep-tion didn’t

payments. “The rural counties are just devastated, relying on money from the federal government based on logging on federal lands,” Wyden said. “All of a sudden, those counties don’t have the money, and they cut library services and roads. I got in the Senate, and I said, ‘I’m going to do something about that.’” It took a while, but Wyden worked with senators from both parties to come up with the plan that will soon be law. He said when Joe Biden was elected, he saw an opportunity to help out rural communities, especially those in Oregon. “Even with the money, rural Oregon has just been Photos by David Rupkalvis clobbered,” Wyden said. A large supply of homemade jams are a favorite at Wild Woods Gypsy, which was started by “What I said was with Biden Tammy Caluya, left, after she found herself home alone when her children went to college. coming in, I wanted to do She started making cheese and now offers milk, fresh fruit, eggs, meat, jams and much something new. My objective more at her store near Port Orford. was, I have to get the rural communities off this roller coaster. For the next two years, there will be funds on top of PILT and Secure Rural Schools.” Last week, Curry County commissioners said they expected to lose $1 million in PILT funds in the upcoming fiscal year. Wyden said exactly when the money will become available is not yet decided, but he is confident it will help Oregon counties. “The money is to be targeted at communities in need, so Coos Bay and the South Coast certainly qualify,” he said. “This approach is substantially right and a good approach politically, because rather than be targeted for logging communities, it targets communities in need.” The proposal has the support of the Oregon Association of Counties as well as the National Association of Counties. Coos County Commissioner Melissa Cribbins, who serves as the president of the Association of Oregon Counties, said the money will be a big benefit. “We are grateful to Senator apply this week. below 8%. county have received at least In future weeks, the state A case rate over 60 in the one dose of a COVID-19 will expand those exceptions, same two-week period, or a vaccine. which two counties qualified test positivity rate over 10% Curry Health Network has for this week. will push Curry County into begun waitlists for anoth“Beginning this week the extreme-risk category, er set of eligibility groups and continuing until further forcing the closure of indoor announced earlier this month, notice, counties that reduced dining and some other indoor including for those with their COVID-19 spread businesses. certain health conditions or enough to move down in risk According to a press occupations, eligible March level in the previous tworelease from Public Health 29 or May 1, and those in the week period, but see their Administrator Sherrié Ward, general population, eligible numbers go back up in the Curry County reported in June and July. next two-week period, will be 29 new cases of the virus Those timelines are set given a two-week caution pe- between March 2 and 8. by the state, but are largely riod to bring COVID-19 case That includes 19 from south dependent on the number of rates back down again,” the county residents, eight from vaccine doses Curry Health governor’s office announced central county residents and Network receives, meaning in a press release Tuesday. two from north county resiindividuals in those groups State officials will andents, according to Ward. could receive their doses sevnounce “warning week” data “The majority of these cas- eral weeks after they become March 16 and a new slate es are related to previously eligible. of risk levels on March 23 reported cases, large families, More information about to take affect the following schools and from work placsigning up on the CHN Friday. es,” Ward wrote. waitlist is available online To move out of the highOn the vaccination front, at www.curryhealthnetwork. risk category, Curry County around 3,800 people in the com/education. will need to see fewer than 45 cases for the two weeks prior to the announcement, as well as a test positivity rate

“I do think it was the right thing to do. Ruralcommunitieswere hurting even before COVID. The fact is COVID hit them even harder.” Sen. Ron Wyden Wyden for adding stable and predictable revenue for counties with public lands,” she said. “Rural counties depend on natural resource sectors and recreational economies that benefit both the federal government and our local communities.” Douglas County Commissioner Tim Freeman, the president of the Association of O&C Counties, agreed. “The sharp reduction in timber harvests from federal lands has significantly decreased the amount of receipt sharing payments at a time when county services are needed more than ever,” said Freeman. “This two-year package will allow O&C county commissioners to focus on public health, public safety and other vital county services. The Association of O&C Counties thanks Senator Wyden for his work on this funding package.” While some may question adding the county funding to the COVID relief bill, Wyden said it was the exact right move. “I do think it was the right thing to do,” he said. “Rural communities were hurting even before COVID. The fact is COVID hit them even harder.” Wyden said rural communities, especially those in Oregon, deserve the funding because they care for the federal lands. “Rural communities also help support federal lands,” he said. “That’s the purpose of this legislation. This has the potential to be a very applicable idea for the future. This is a real opportunity to get rural Oregon off the roller coaster.”

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Staff Columnist Reliance on heavy fines leads to unjust justice system

Over the last few years, there the fines over $4,000. has been a lot of talk about how the I get it in some ways. States like U.S. justice system is unfair to poor California and Oregon need those people, often people of color. fines to help pay their massive There are many government bills. But rightfully complaining in my opinion, fining that those with little minor lawbreakers is money cannot afford not the way to do it. decent legal represenAs someone who tation, which often has paid close attention leads to them facing to the judicial system stiff sentences for relafor years, large fines tively minor crimes. start a slippery slope In Oregon, Califorthat often leads to nia, Washington and chaos. many other states, Many of the people voters took some of facing the huge fines that away be legalizing sign plea agreements marijuana, and in Oreagerly because it David Rupkalvis egon, decriminalizing leads to little or no Executive Editor almost all drugs. immediate jail time. I have always said But, too often, when there are way too many people big fines are attached, it just delays serving lengthy prison sentences the inevitable. for drug crimes that hurt no one but In today’s world, when rent and themselves. other expenses are sky high, few Over the last few years, much of people have thousands of dollars the conversation has been led by to pay court fees. So, they agree to left-leaning experts who argue that payment plans to remain free. That too many young men and women sounds great until your car breaks are growing up in prison for reladown and you miss a payment or tively minor crimes. I have heard a your child gets sick and you can’t lot of discussion, but not a lot of an- work and you miss another. swers as to how to fix the problem. You do that, and all of a sudden Although I consider myself fairly that probation you agreed to means conservative, I have agreed with there’s a warrant our for your arrest. many of the ideas regarding our And to stay out of jail, you are likejustice system. Too many people ly to agree to an extended probation suffer life-impacting sentences for and a larger fine. crimes that, while illegal, hurt no The process repeats over and one but themselves. I have long felt over and over. And the people who government should not be in the suffer the most – the poor, minoribusinesses of forcing individuals ties, people of color. People with to make wise decisions. While I money don’t find themselves in this choose not to drink or do drugs, situation. That’s simply a fact. that is my choice. Penalizing others In Texas, known for its conserwho live differently is not somevative leadership, fines are known thing I want to do. to be small. I’ve seen people plead I only brought up the political out on Class A misdemeanors, just leanings of many involved in the a step below a felony, and get a discussion because I now cover two $60 fine and a year probation. That left-leaning states – Oregon and might not be enough of a deterrent. California. And one thing I have But getting slapped with a noticed over the last few months is $4,000 fine with a year to pay it off how these two states punish lawis more than many can do. Think breakers in a way I’m not used to. about it, when you were 22 could They hit the pocketbook and often you have paid $300-plus a month hit it hard. for court fees? Many can’t, and Last week, while typing in the they get stuck in a cycle of punishcriminal convictions report for ment that never seems to end. Crescent City, Calif., I noticed the This element in the judicial sysfinancial penalties often are greater tem is one that unfairly targets the than anything else. For a DUI, a poor and minorities. In states that person often gets a couple days in talk constantly about equity and jail, a year probation and fines close fairness, maybe it’s time to look to or more than $2,000. In some at the judicial system and these cases, they added another traffic massive fines that lock down people penalty with the DUI and pushed for years.

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Court Boice: I will not support further lockdowns in my county Editor’s Note: Curry County Commission Court Boice sent the following letter to Leah Horner, who works with Gov. Kate Brown’s office. Dear Ms. Horner; Wow – it has been a full year since you stepped into action to help deal with the most stressful and intense health matter in Oregon’s history. I hope there is no county commissioner that appreciates your effort, diligence and effectiveness more than me. Thank You. It is with great resolve that I have to inform you, however, that I will no longer support any further COVID-19 lockdowns, shutdowns or related restrictions on our ctizens, many as you know that have tragically slid into obscurity. I do intend to stand shoulder to shoulder with each and every one and support them to the full extent of my abilities. Our truly dedicated people, some would say heroes,

have almost without exception done more than everything we’ve asked. Those remaining will unquestionably be the key to our Oregon Pandemic Recovery. All said is not to imply for even one moment that we will sacrifice in the present or future those duties and focus of our vigorous commitment to all of the important “stop the spread” consistent duties. During this past 12 months, we have witnessed a cure that is exceedingly worse than the disease. The facts, data and empirical science available are indisputable. Study after study has shown there is no benefit to the tough hedges government has placed around our citizens. The latest research completed by Stanford University is clear; lockdowns do not result in the desired objectives. We must demand common sense. We trust our citizens to open our schools including youth athletics. I ask you to express to Governor Brown to follow the successes of

Florida and Ohio, for example, who did not go the route of unilateral and unprecedented restrictive closures. The unintended consequences to the states that did the opposite have proved to be brutally and powerfully damaging. We only have to take a fair observation to our California neighbor. I ask Oregon leaders be courageous. Please communicate to the Governor, while I of course have had some routine disagreements; during this year, I have fully supported her and staffs through this entire duration. However, please understand the continued lengths I will personally go to defend the livelihoods and quality of life of the people I represent. All my best and thank you again for all your terrific effort, dedication and always being available for the times I’ve needed for important consultation. Court Boice Curry County Commissioner

Letters to the Editor

Proof that COVID is real

I read this story in our paper on Feb12, 2020. For those who believe that COVID is a “Hoax” or who believed Trump when he said no one gets this, it’s fake news, you don’t need to wear a mask etc. needs to read this, this is just an excerpt “Ask Doc H: COVID-19 becomes personal, “My father is dying of COVID. He is one of the fortunate ones if you can call it that. He had a mild form of the disease. Still he, for two months now, has suffered the long-term effect of this virus which has sapped him of any energy or a desire to eat or drink. To recover from COVID and its devastating effects on the human body, one must be able to eat and drink at levels far above what is normally needed. ~ The results are devastating. The person you once knew becomes a

mere shadow of themselves. It’s tragic to witness.” Once again this county is back to the high restrictions starting next week. This is because there are still some ignorant, selfish people who think it’s their right to spread COVID by refusing to wear a mask that covers their mouth and their nose who are spreading that disease to the rest of us. These selfish people are causing more shops to close, more of our neighbors to lose their jobs and for our businesses to close forever. Enjoy your “freedom” while the rest of us live in fear of you.

Sheila Chambers Brookings

Does 2+2=4

ment of Education. What? There are some foolish and ignorant people out there who tell you that mathematics is a racist concept. Who would have ever guessed that the KKK and the new-Nazis are better at math than everyone else? These guys have always been white inferiorists in my opinion. The last time I looked, it was the Asians who are way ahead in the field of math. Is it time for everyone to pull their kids out of the public schools and put them in private schools? Apparently, the head of the teachers union in Berkley, California feels that way. Teacher unions are a complete waste of time. Get rid of them. Teacher unions are about as useful as Andrew Cuomo and the Oregon Department of Education.

Maybe 2+2 does not equal 4, according to the Oregon Depart-

Joe Thomas Brookings

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Public Notices On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, starting at 10:30A.M. in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Courthouse Annex, 94235 Moore St., Gold Beach, Oregon, the Board of Curry County Commissioners will hold hearings to consider updating (1) Curry Transfer and Recycling (CTR) fees, change to be effective April 1, 2021. The public is welcome to attend and to comment at the hearings. For further information on the proposed fee increases and new fees, please contact the Office of County Legal Counsel at (541) 247-3291. Publish Date: March 12, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P310162 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Inprinting: 3D Printing & Filament Services The following person/s is/are doing business as: Inprinting: 3D Printing & Filament Services 100 Wetherell Lane #13 Gasquet, CA 95543 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 02/28/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Shawn Dean This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/22/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20210027 Publish: March 12, 19, 26, and April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T309945 LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE OF CLAIMS For the Estate of Margaret Sereana Rice in the Circuit Court for Curry County, Oregon, the above-named decedent in case number 21PB01608. The Personal Representative is Mary Brooks. The address for which claims can be presented and the Attorney for the Personal Representative is: Nathan Garcia, Attorney at Law PC, P.O. Box 2724, Brookings, Oregon 97415; or claims can be presented to: Mary Brooks, PO Box 1003, Princeton, MN 55371. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan L. Garcia, Attorney at Law PC. The date of first publication is March 12, 2021. Published: March 12, 19 and 26, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P311174 Notice of Public Meeting The Port of Brookings Harbor Board of Director’s will hold a Regular Meeting March 16, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. For meeting agenda and packet please visit Port website: www.portofbrookingsharbor.com Published: March 12, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P309265 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF BROOKINGS HEMLOCK STREET IMPROVEMENTS (OAK TO ALDER) Sealed bids for the construction of the Hemlock Street Improvements (Oak to Alder) for the City of Brookings (Owner) will be submitted by electronic means only and must be received by 2:00 p.m. PDT March 31, 2021. The City of Brookings will receive and accept bids ONLY through QuestCDN. com via their electronic VirtuBid͐ ™ online bid service. A virtual bid opening will be held at the day and time of the bid closing utilizing GoToMeeting͐ ™ . Bids received after this time will not be accepted. All interested parties are invited to attend. The project must be substantially complete 60 days after issuance of Notice to Proceed. Estimated construction cost for the Basic Bid is between $220,000 and $270,000. The project consists of the following major items of construction: 1. Basic Bid a. Construct approximately 390 lineal feet of new curb and gutter along the north side of Hemlock Street and approximately 1610 square feet of sidewalk, approximately 400 square feet of concrete driveway, two (2) access

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Public Notices ramps at the intersection with Oak Street, and two (2) access ramps at the intersection with Alder Street. b. Construct new street improvements along Hemlock Street including approximately 380 lineal feet of full road reconstruction with 550 cubic yards of roadway excavation, 4-inch asphalt concrete pavement on 10-inch aggregate base, geotextile fabric, and subgrade stabilization as required. c. Construct approximately 60 lineal feet of new 12-inch storm drain and three (3) curb inlet catch basins. d. Other work includes demolition work, excavation and embankment, aggregate base, asphalt concrete pavement, relocating signs with new posts and hardware, manhole frame adjustments, water valve adjustments, ac pavement removal, thermoplastic crosswalks, painted center line striping, landscaping, and other miscellaneous items. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form. No Bid will be considered unless fully completed in the manner provided in the Instructions to Bidders, and accompanied by a Bid Security executed in favor of the Owner in the amount of not less than 10% of the total amount of the Bid. Per ORS 279C.385 (2), Bid Security is to be forfeited as fixed and liquidated damages should the Bidder neglect or refuse to enter into a Contract and provide suitable insurance certificates, bonds, and other required documents for the faithful performance of the work in the event the Bidder is awarded the Contract. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: The Dyer Partnership, 1330 Teakwood Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420, (541) 2690732. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office or online at www.questcdn.com. Complete digital project Bidding Documents are available at www. questcdn.com. To be considered a Planholder for bids, you may download the digital documents for $30.00 by selecting Requests at the top of the QuestCDN search page and inputting the QuestCDN Project No. 7649555. A Contractor must register with QuestCDN. com and download the request documents in digital form. Registering as a Planholder is recommended as Planholder’s will receive automatic notice of addenda and other updates via QuestCDN. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn. com for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital request information and vBid online bid submittal questions. To access the electronic bid form, download the request documents and click on the online bid button at the top of the bid advertisement page. For this project, prospective bidders must be on the Planholder list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted. Bids will ONLY be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN.com. A Pre-Bid Conference will not be held. All Bidders must be “equal opportunity employers” and comply with the appropriate provisions of state and federal law. In addition, all Bidders are required to comply with ORS 656.017 regarding Workers’ Compensation. Bidder, Contractor, and subcontractors are required to be registered with Construction Contractors Board. Pursuant to ORS 279C.505(2), all Bidders must certify with their Bids that they have an employee drug testing program in place. If awarded a Contract, Bidder must provide proof of such drug testing program when executed Agreements are returned to Owner. Bidders must prequalify with Owner as specified in the Instructions to Bidders, five (5) days prior to Bid opening. Each Bidder must submit a FirstTier Subcontractor Disclosure Form to the Owner within two working hours of the time for receipt of Bids in accordance with ORS 279C.370. Each Bidder must also submit Evidence of Authority to Sign Bid and Evidence to do Business in the State within two working hours of the time for receipt of the Bid. The Contractor and every subcontractor on the project shall pay at least the state prevailing rate of wage as determined under ORS 279C.815. ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 will be administered and enforced in a manner that is consistent with state law and

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Public Notices regulations adopted or guidelines issued in accordance with related acts. No Bid will be received or considered by the Owner unless the Bid contains: 1) a statement that Bidder will comply with the provisions of 40 USC 276a and ORS 279C.840 and 2) a statement as to whether the Bidder is a resident Bidder as defined in ORS 279A.120. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive all informalities, and to accept such Bids that in the opinion of the Owner are in the best interest of the Owner. No Bidder may withdraw or modify this Bid after the hour set for the receipt of Bids, and thereafter until the lapse of 70 days from the Bid opening. Dated this 5th day of March 2021. Owner: City of Brookings By: Janell Howard Title: City Manager Published: Curry Coastal Pilot Brookings, Oregon March 12, 2021 March 19, 2021 P311101 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Ace of Fades Barbershop The following person/s is/are doing business as: Ace of Fades Barbershop 1329 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: not applicable I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Eriberto Lopez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/1/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20210032 Publish: March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311080 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for Chetco Community Public Library Interior Renovations project, will be received by the Chetco Community Library District until the bid closing time of 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Bids are to be submitted to the Chetco Community Public Library, Attn: Julie Retherford, Library Director, 405 Alder Street, Brookings, Oregon. Due to COVID-19, bids shall also be received ELECTRONICALLY by email to: bids@ chetcolibrary.org subject: BID for Chetco Community Public Library Interior Renovations. Refer to Instructions to Bidders within the Contract Documents. The actual bid opening shall be conducted by Chetco Community Library District following the bid closing time at 2:15 P.M. at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via remote conference call. Call-in information for bid opening is as follows: Topic: Chetco Community Library Bid Opening Time: April 6, 2021 02:15 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86767 225481?pwd=eHA5Ynh6NGFtNE 9KNDdPd3kycU1UQT09 Meeting ID: 867 6722 5481 Passcode: 152484 Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Work on this Contract includes interior renovations to the main library area including the lobby in the Chetco Community Public Library building. The impacted area is approximately 14,600 square feet of the existing 16,500 square foot building. Work includes: Selective demolition, minor rough framing, full height glazed partitions, doors, carpet, paint, mechanical (duct work reconfigure), electrical and lighting upgrades. Coordination of work with a separate furnishings upgrade contract is also required. Contract Documents for this work,

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Public Notices including Instructions to Bidders and Bid Form, may be examined at the Office of the Architect, HGE Architects, Inc., 333 South 4th Street, Coos Bay, Oregon, phone: 541- 269-1166, email: general@ hge1.com, and at the following locations: Chetco Community Public Library, various Plan Centers, and on the HGE website at http://www. hge1.com/bidding-area/. General Contractors are encouraged to contact HGE ARCHITECTS, INC., by phone or email and register their interest in submitting a bid and to be included in the plan holders’ list. One set of large format drawings, specifications and contract documents may be obtained by prime bidders from HGE ARCHITECTS, INC., upon refundable deposit of $50. A Mandatory pre-bid meeting and walk-through will be held at the job site on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. Contractors shall meet at the project site at 405 Alder Street, Brookings, Oregon. Contractors and subcontractors are encouraged to attend. General contractors are required to attend to qualify to submit a bid. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any technicalities or informalities in connection therewith. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening thereof until the lapse of thirty (30) days from the bid opening. By: Julie Retherford, Director Chetco Community Public Library Published: Curry Pilot Brookings, Oregon Date: March 12, 2021 P311062 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Humboldt Moving & Storage 1528 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531 Notice of Lien Sale on the following listed Units. Household & Misc. Items Unit No. E-12 Emeterio Lopez 1775 Northcrest Dr., #16 Crescent City, CA 95531 Household & Misc. Items Unit No. #33 Jolene Hanson 1127 Gainard St. Crescent City, CA 95531 LIEN SALE WILL BE HELD: Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Humboldt Moving & Storage 1528 Northcrest Dr. Crescent City, CA 95531 Publish:\~ March 12 & 19, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311066 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Room 209 Crescent City, CA 95531 Petition of: Dolores Sola CASE NO. CVPT2021-1062 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Dolores Sola filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Ronnie Joseph Caron to Proposed name: Triton Ronnie Joseph Caron THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 23, 2021 Time: 9:00 am Dept.: TWO The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: March 2, 2021 /s/ Robert F. Cochran, Judge of the Superior Court Published: March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311069 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Kindred Hospital Rehabilitation Services

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Public Notices The following person/s is/are doing business as: Kindred Hospital Rehabilitation Services 800 E. Washington Blvd. Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: limited liability company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 11/3/2015 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Kindred Rehab Group of California, LLC Joseph Landenwich, Manager This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/17/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20210024 Publish: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T309975 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: JOHN HENRY WALSH, Deceased. Case No. 21PB01013 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mary Angela Case has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at c/o K.R. Olin, Attorney at Law, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, K.R. Olin, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415. DATED AND FIRST PUBLISHED this 5th day of March, 2021. /s/ K.R. Olin K. R. Olin, OSB #903547 Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415 (541)469-2669 kro@wavelaw.com Pulished: March 5, 12, and 19, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P310000

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA, YAVAPAI COUNTY Regarding the Matter of: RANDY BURDETT, Petitioner and MICHELLE OLSON, Respondent V 1300DO 201280061 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CHILD LEAL DECISION-MAKING NOTICE Pursuant to Rule 91, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure (ARFLP), a Petition for Modification of Legal Decision-Making has been filed. A copy of the Petition is attached to this Notice. You have 20 days from the date you were served with this Notice and the Petition to file a Response with the Superior Court of Arizona in Yavapai County, unless otherwise ordered by this Court. If you choose to file a Response, you are required to provide a copy to the other party or his or her attorney if s/ he has one. If you choose not to file a Response, the Judicial Officer may enter an Order that affects your legal decision-making rights, with or without a hearing. To respond, file a Response with the Clerk of the Superior Court at one of the following addresses: Clerk of Superior Courthouse Yavapai County Courthouse 120 South Cortez Street Prescott, AZ 86303 Clerk of Superior Court Yavapai County Superior Court 2840 North Commonwealth Drive Camp Verde, AZ 86322 No sooner than five (5) days after expiration of the time permitted for the filling of the response, either party or attorney shall provide a Request for Order Granting or Denying Legal Decision-Making Hearing to the assigned division of the

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Public Notices court. The court shall determine whether a legal decision-making hearing should be granted. A copy of the court’s determination shall be mailed by the court to all persons entitled to notice. Signed and sealed this date: February 10, 2021 Donna McQualify Clerk of the Superior Court Published: March 5, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T309968 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F/V Gemini The following person/s is/are doing business as: F/V Gemini 50 Citizens Dock Rd. Space 5 Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a trust The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 03/—/2008 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Wesley Taylor This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/26/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20210030 Publish: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T310956 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Neekeechu Artistry The following person/s is/are doing business as: Neekeechu Artistry 111 10th St. Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 02/26/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Larissa Sanderson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/26/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20210028 Publish: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T310532 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT LCZ Unloaders The following person/s is/are doing business as: LCZ Unloaders 50 Citizens Dock Rd. Space 5 Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a trust The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 03/—/2008 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Wesley Taylor This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/26/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20210029 Publish: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T310957 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Revive Salon The following person/s is/are doing business as: Revive Salon 1335 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: not applicable I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as

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Public Notices true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Matt Alvarado This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/11/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20210021 Publish: Feb. 19, 26, March 5, and March 12, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T309007 COUNTY OF DEL NORTE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BRANCH The Del Norte County Behavioral Health Branch will be holding a community stakeholder meeting for our Mental Health Services Act Three Year Plan Annual Update 2021-2022. This meeting is an opportunity for community members to provide feedback on our county’s mental health needs, and to discuss the upcoming plan. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the meetings will take place online via web conference: Wednesday, February 17th, 12:00-1:00 PM The meeting can be reached by using the following online address: https://dnco.zoom.us/j/942404503 24?pwd=ZVpCMy8vLzdBWnVEM 2RaN3d1VWkyQT09 Call in number: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 942 4045 0324 Password: 294699 Thursday, March 11th, 3:00-4:00 pm The meeting can be reached by using the following online address: https://dnco.zoom.us/j/916726575 24?pwd=cjR0aWxSRnlSZHlnTGZ xRUdTU1JTdz09 Call in number: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 916 7265 7524 Password: 410109 Thursday, March 25th, 5:30-6:30 pm The meeting can be reached by using the following online address: https://dnco.zoom.us/j/942404503 24?pwd=ZVpCMy8vLzdBWnVEM 2RaN3d1VWkyQT09 Call in number: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 922 8214 2696 Password: 880651 After the community meeting takes place, the Three Year Plan Annual Update will be drafted and made available for public viewing and comment. Please direct questions to: Marcus Padilla Del Norte County Behavioral Health Branch 855 K St. Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-7224 mpadilla@co.del-norte.ca.us Published: Feb. 12, March 5, and March 19, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T307951 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY In the Matter of the Estate of: SHARON E. WARNER, Deceased. Case No. 21PB01429 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Shannon Warner has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with proper vouchers attached, to Sharon Warner c/o Paul Pierson, 16210 E. Hoffeldt Lane #6, Brookings, OR 97415 within 30 days after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Paul Pierson. DATED: February 24, 2021. /s/ Paul Pierson, OSB #88288 Attorney for Personal Representative Published: March 5, 12, and 19, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P310334 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: WENDELINE JO ANN BERNHARDT, fna WENDELINE DUSTER, aka WENDELINE DUSTER BERNHARDT, Deceased. Case No. 21PB01230 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Philip Bernhardt has been ap-

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Public Notices pointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at c/o K.R. Olin, Attorney at Law, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, K.R. Olin, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415. DATED AND FIRST PUBLISHED this 5th day of March, 2021. /s/ K.R. Olin KR. Olin, 0 SB #903547 Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415 (541)469-2669 kro@wavelaw.com Published: March 5, 12, 19, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P310139 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Room 209 Crescent City, CA 95531 Petition of: Jason Keith Quillen CASE NO. CVPT2021-1030 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Jason Keith Quillen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Jason Keith Quillen to Proposed name: Jason Keith Dickinson THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 4/9/2021 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: ONE The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: Feb. 23, 2021 /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court Published: March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T310200 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT King of the Grind Boxing Club The following person/s is/are doing business as: King of the Grind Boxing Club 1545 California Street Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 10/23/2019 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Richard Ybarra This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 1/29/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Damon Fletcher, Deputy File No. 20210016 Publish: Feb. 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T309006 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY Probate Department Case No.: 21 PB 01069 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Dorothy Elaine Pommarane, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that John E. Kay has been duly appointed as personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned attorney for the person-

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Public Notices al representative at 530 Center Street NE, Suite 730, Salem, OR 97301, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published on February 26, 2021. John E. Kay Personal Representative 715 O.C. Brown Road Roseburg, OR 97470 Maria C. Schmidlkofer, OSB No. 075169 Schwabe, Williamson, & Wyatt, PC Attorneys for the Personal Representative 530 Center Street NE, Suite 730 Salem, OR 97301 Published: Feb. 26, March 5 and 12, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P309303 LIEN SALE RIVERVIEW STORAGE A lien sale will be held on March 19, 2021 at 11:00 AM, with a preview at 10:45 AM at Riverview Storage, 97901 Southbank Chetco River Rd., Brookings, OR 97415, on the following unit: UNIT No. 35 - Household & Misc. Garage Items Belonging to: Laura Bentley 720 Old County Rd. Brookings, OR 97415 /s/ Yvonne Dunn Rigotti, Agent for Owner PUBLISH March 5, 2021, March 12, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P310502 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Mansel Basil Johnson Case Number: CVPB-2021-7004 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Mansel Basil Johnson A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Michael Lawrence Johnson aka Larry Johnson, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: Michael Lawrence Johnson aka Larry Johnson 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: March 19, 2021 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

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Public Notices 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 deSolenni 384 G Street Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6181 Publish: Feb. 26, Mar. 5, and 12, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T309844 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Napa Auto Parts Crescent City The following person/s is/are doing business as: Napa Auto Parts Crescent City 425 L street Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: not applicable I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: GDMI Enterprises, Inc. David E. Marcus, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 2/18/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20210025 Publish: Feb. 26, March 5, 12, and 19, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T309858 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY [Probate Department] In the Matter of the Estate of: BRUCE ALLEN ADAMS, deceased. Date of Death: January 23, 2021. Case No. 21PB01215 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Brandon Adams has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at Southwest Portland Law Group, LLC, 8455 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, Oregon 97225 within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims will be barred: All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or South-

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Public Notices west Portland Law Group, LLC, the lawyers for the personal representative. DATED AND FIRST PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 26, 2021. /s/ Mark D. Ropp MARK D. ROPP Attorney for Personal Representative PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Brandon Adams 18408 SW Elderberry Lane Sherwood, Oregon 97140 Tel: 503.756.9146 Brandon.adams79@gmail.com ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Mark D. Ropp, OSB NO. 124386 Southwest Portland Law Group, LLC 8455 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy Portland, Oregon 97225 Tel: 503.206.6401 Fax: 503.214.8962 Published: Feb. 26, Mar. 5, and 12, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P309862 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Stumble & Relish

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Public Notices Special Advocates (CASA) - National Objective: Low/Mod Limited Clientele Not to Exceed $250,000 Public Services - Del Norte Senior Center -Senior Nutrition Program - National Objective: Low/Mod Limited Clientele Not to Exceed $250,000 The purpose of the public hearing is to give the community an opportunity to make their comments known on the proposed activities/application. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to Del Norte County at 981 H Street, Suite 210, Crescent City, CA 95531, or you may telephone Antoinette Self at (707) 464-7214. In addition, information regarding the CDBG Program may be obtained at the above address on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If you plan to attend the public hearing and need a special accommodation because of a sensory, or mobility impairment/disability, please contact the County at the above address/phone number to arrange for accommodation.

The following person/s is/are doing business as: Stumble & Relish 10120 U.S. Highway 199 Gasquet, CA 95543 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 04/01/2021

The COUNTY promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low- and moderateincome families regardless of age race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or handicap.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Susan Stewart

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Brookings Planning Commission on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of Brookings City Hall, 898 Elk Drive, Brookings, OR 97415.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 3/2/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20210033 Publish: March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311050 Notice of Public Hearing for Submittal of a State CDBG Application NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Del Norte (COUNTY) will conduct a public hearing on March 23, 2021 at 10:40 a.m. via Zoom at https://media. co.del-norte.ca.us/ in order to discuss submittal of an application for funding under the 2021 State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit public input on possible competitive activities to be included in the application. The Community Development and Economic Development allocations of the State CDBG published in a combined “Notice of Funding Availability” (NOFA) each program year. Eligible cities and counties may submit Community Development and Housing applications for CDBG funds under the 2021 NOFA for a maximum per application request of up to $1,500,000. It is estimated that the total funding of the State 2021 CDBG program allocation is approximately $30,000,000. The COUNTY has or anticipates receiving approximately $0 in CDBG Program Income that must be expended prior to expending awarded grant funds. The County is anticipating applying for a grant, in an amount not to exceed $500,000 under the 2021 NOFA for the following eligible activities: Public Services - Court Appointed

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In the matter of File No. CUP-221, a request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Short Term Rental facility at 7001 Welch Court located on Assessor’s Map No. 4013-31CB01204. The applicant/owner is Adria Honda. The criteria used to decide this matter is found in Section 17.124.170 - Short-term rentals, Chapter 17.136 - Conditional Uses, and Section 17.20.040(Q) Single-Family Residential (R-1-6) Conditional uses of the Brookings Municipal Code (BMC). This is a Quasi-judicial hearing and the Planning Commission will make a decision on the matter. The public is invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. All persons wishing to address this matter will have an opportunity to do so in person at the hearing or by submitting written evidence to the Brookings Planning Department at the address above. If you wish to speak at the hearing, you will be asked to sign in and afforded five (5) minutes to speak. Failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the Planning Commission and parties an opportunity to respond to the issues precludes appeal to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). A copy of the application, all documents and evidence submitted on behalf of the applicant is available for public inspection at no cost at the Brookings Planning Department, 898 Elk Drive, Brookings, OR. The staff report prepared in this case will be available seven days prior to the hearing. Copies of documents may be obtained at reasonable cost. All public meetings are held in accessible locations, auxiliary aids will be provided upon request with advance notification. Please contact 541-469-1103 to make appropriate arrangements or for additional information. TTY 800735-1232. Published March 12, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P311298

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The police blotter is an excerpt from public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change. The Brookings Police Department provides emergency dispatch services for the City of Brookings as well as Southern Curry County 9-1-1 calls, dispatching for state, county, and local law enforcement, five fire departments, and Cal-Ore ambulance.

Wednesday, March 3 • At 2:46 a.m., an animal complaint was received from the corner of 7th and Hassett. • At 8:40 a.m., a traffic accident was reported in the 15900 block of Wenbourne Loop. • At 10:45 a.m., a caller reported being harassed by telephone in the 800 block of Elk Drive. • At 1:33 p.m., police responded to the 1600 block of Highway 101 after a caller reported a disorderly guest. The guest was asked to leave and did so. • At 4:31 p.m., a traffic accident with no injuries was reported on Chetco Avenue near Wharf. • At 5:08 p.m., a dispute

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was reported in the 16000 block of Lower Harbor Road. • At 7:21 p.m., a caller reported criminal trespass in the 800 block of Chetco Avenue. • At 8:10 p.m., officers conducted a welfare check on Highway 101. • At 11:03 p.m., an animal complaint was reported at the Chetco River. Thursday, March 4 • At 3:40 a.m., police responded to the 200 block of Cypress Street after a caller reported a fight. Police broke up the fight and neither party wished to pursue charges. • At 6:45 a.m., a traffic accident was reported on Highway 101. • At 7:04 a.m., police trespassed two transients from the 600 block of Hemlock. • At 10:40 a.m., a caller reported hearing a loud noise and finding a door open in the 600 block of Chetco Avenue. • At 5:13 p.m., am abandoned vehicle was reported on Bridge Street. Officers contacted the owner and warned them for vehicle registration.

• At 6:11 p.m., a transient woman was formally trespassed from the 300 block of Chetco. • At 10:55 p.m., a caller reported unusual lights at the Bus Barn. Police went to the area and located an employee who was filling out paperwork.

Friday, March 5 • At 2:02 a.m., a caller reported a tree down on a power line in the 16100 block of Floral Hill Drive. • At 10:59 a.m., a loose dog was reported on Pioneer. The dog was returned to its owners. • At 12:12 p.m., police arrested a man on an outstanding warrant in the 500 block of Hemlock Street. • At 3:29 p.m., police responded to Chetco and 5th and warned a woman for disorderly conduct. • At 5:09 p.m., a fire was reported in the 97900 block of Highway 101. • At 7:37 p.m., police responded to the area of Mulberry and Spruce after a caller reported hearing someone yelling for help. Officers were unable to find anyone in

distress. • At 8:15 p.m., a caller reported a fight in progress in the 600 block of 5th Street. The dispute was found to be verbal only and the parties separated. Saturday, March 6 • At 5:18 a.m., police responded to the 1100 block of Chetco after a caller reported a verbal dispute between two men. • At 7:37 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Mill Beach. The driver was cited for driving while suspended and a female occupant was cited and released for possession of drugs. • At 11:49 a.m., police responded to the 1600 block of Highway 101 and contacted two people having a verbal dispute. The two were warned for disorderly conduct. • At 2:40 p.m., an iPhone was found on 5th Street and returned to its owner. • At 4:06 p.m., a caller reported the theft of cleaning equipment in the 600 block of Hemlock. • At 6:47 p.m., police responded to the Harris Beach

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The Curry County sheriff’s blotter is an excerpt from public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

Monday, March 1 • At 1:59 a.m., an assault was reported in the 98100 block of West Benham Lane. • At 10:08 a.m., a hit-andrun accident was reported in the 16300 block of Highway 101. • At 12:35 p.m., deputies responded to the 32800 block of Hillside Acres after a caller reported a disturbance. • At 3:49 p.m., a caller reported a theft in the 45500 block of Highway 101. • At 4:32 p.m., deputies received a harassment complaint from the 30300 block of Driftwood Drive. • At 6:11 p.m., deputies conducted a welfare check in the 97800 block of Shopping Center. • At 7:02 p.m., deputies conducted a welfare check in the 30300 block of Hillside Terrace. • At 8:08 p.m., deputies responded to the 97800 block of Court Street after a caller reported a theft. • Between 8:25 and 9:14 p.m., deputies conducted three traffic stops on Highway 101. Tuesday, March 2

• At 12:29 a.m., a report of suspicious conditions was received at Rite Aid. • At 3:09 p.m., a burglary was reported in the 99600 block of Winchuck River. • At 4:41 p.m., deputies responded to Jots Resorts after a caller reported a criminal trespass. • At 7:25 p.m., a traffic accident was reported on Winchuck River Road. • At 8:19 p.m., deputies conducted a welfare check in the 15800 block of Seacliff Terrace.

Wednesday, March 3 • At 8:30 a.m., a caller reported a theft in the 16000 block of Highway 101. • At 8:41 a.m., a hit-andrun accident was reported in the 15900 block of Wenbourne. • At 10:19 a.m., a caller reported suspicious conditions on Winchuck River Road. • At 1:06 p.m., deputies received a theft complaint in Silver Creek. • At 2:54 p.m., deputies responded to the 32700 block of Nesika after a caller reported a criminal trespass. • At 4:14 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at Jerry’s Flats and the driver was cited for driving while suspended and no insurance. • At 5:09 p.m., a caller reported being harassed in the 16000 block of Lower Harbor.

• At 7:28 p.m., a report of suspicious conditions was reported in the 32800 block of Nesika. • At 10:05 p.m., an animal complaint was received along the Chetco River. Thursday, March 4 • At 10:53 a.m., deputies responded to the 14800 block of Ocean View after a caller reported a theft. • At 1:35 p.m., a caller reported a theft in the 16400 block of Lower Harbor. • At 1:31 p.m., a report of suspicious conditions was received in the 16200 block of Highway 101. • At 7:16 p.m., an animal complaint was received in the 93600 block of Elk River. • At 8:04 p.m., a driving complaint was received on Lower Harbor Road. Friday, March 5 • At 12:24 a.m., deputies responded to the 28400 block of Mateer after a caller reported a rape. • At 8:34 a.m., a disturbance was reported in the 42400 block of Port Orford Loop. • At 9:55 a.m., a caller reported criminal mischief on the 94400 block of Langlois Mountain. • At 11:44 a.m., a theft was reported in the 16000 block of Boat Basin Road. • At 12:17 p.m., deputies conducted a welfare check in the 14700 block of Ocean View Drive. • At 12:13 p.m., deputies arrested a 59-year-old man on an outstanding warrant. • At 1:05 p.m., a caller reported a theft on Highway 101. • At 4:24 p.m., deputies received a suspicious conditions report and responded to the 94300 block of Wedderburn Loop. • At 6:43 p.m., deputies conducted a welfare check in the 94600 block of North

Bank Pistol River. Saturday, March 6 • At 3:01 p.m., a report of suspicious conditions was reported in the 16200 block of Dixie. • At 9:03 a.m., a burglary was reported in the 19900 block of Whalsehead Road. • At 11:28 a.m., deputies arrested a 21-year-old man on an outstanding warrant in the 91800 block of West Benham Lane. • At 1:18 p.m., deputies arrested a 54-year-old man on an outstanding warrant. • At 1:55 p.m., a noise complaint was received in the 19900 block of Whalsehead Road. • At 3:07 p.m., a case of criminal mischief was reported in the 47700 block of Highway 101. • At 3:23 p.m., deputies conducted a welfare check in the 16000 block of Boat Basin. • At 8:46 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at Azalea Park and cited the driver of DUI. Sunday, March 7 • At 8:56 a.m., a caller reported suspicious conditions on Parkview Drive. • At 9:46 a.m., a theft was reported in the 99900 block of Winchuck River. • At 11:47 a.m., a disturbance was reported in the 95100 block of Vista Loop. • At 11:55 a.m., a criminal mischief complaint was received in the 16200 block of Lower Harbor. • At 2:49 p.m., a caller reported suspicious conditions on Museum Road. • At 3:23 p.m., a disturbance was reported in the 16300 block of Grootendorst. • At 8:01 p.m., a disabled vehicle was reported on Highway 101. • At 9:14 p.m., deputies conducted a welfare check at the Brookings Airport.

rest area after a caller reported subjects drinking alcohol and fighting while driving. • At 11:52 p.m., police made contact with two disorderly subjects in the 800 block of Chetco. The two were warned and trespassed from the location. Sunday, March 7 • At 5:29 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop at Center and Highway 101 and cited the driver for driving while suspended and driving uninsured. • At 1:02 p.m., a wallet was found in the 1600 block of Highway 101 and returned to its owner. • At 2 p.m., a fire was reported in the 500 block of Fern. • At 3:22 p.m., a dispute was reported in the 16300 block of Grootendorst. • At 4:02 p.m., a traffic accident was reported in the 300 block of Chetco. • At 6:09 p.m., police conducted a welfare check in the 1200 block of Iris Street. • At 6:11 p.m., a transient woman digging in the dumpster on Mill Street was advised to clean her mess

and leave. • Between 8:07 and 10:24 p.m., police made eight traffic stops around Brookings. Monday, March 8 • At 9:17 p.m., a caller reported construction tools had been stolen from the 500 block of Chetco Avenue. • At 10:02 a.m., an animal complaint was received near Americoast Inn. • At 10:49 a.m., police responded to Old County Road after a caller reported a transient man was walking in the roadway. • At 12:04 p.m., police seized vape pens from a juvenile in the 800 block of 3rd Street. • At 6:16 p.m., several callers reported a large fire in the 800 block of Elk Drive. It turned out to be a controlled burn. • At 8:38 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop at Oak and Highway 101 and cited the driver for speeding. • Between 9:17 and 10:37 p.m., officers conducted three traffic stops on Chetco Avenue. Two of the drivers were cited for driving while suspended.

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Friday, Feb. 26 • At 10:23 a.m., a report of a protection order violation was received in the area of Hunter Creek Loop. • At 6:47 p.m., a report of trespassing was received in the area of Corner Drug Store. • At 9:01 p.m., a report of theft of services was received in the area of Chevron. • At 11:36 p.m., a caller reported an out-of-control patient in the area of Curry General Hospital.

Saturday, Feb. 27 • At 1:27 p.m., a report of theft was received in the area of Ellensburg Avenue and Caughell Street. • At 5:53 p.m., a disabled vehicle was reported in the 29700 block of Ellensburg Avenue. • At 8:44 p.m., a suspicious subject was reported in the area of Sixth Street. • At 9:10 p.m., a caller reported illegal fireworks in the area of Strahan Street. Sunday, Feb. 28 • At 5:59 a.m., a traffic accident was reported in the area of Tenth Street. Monday, March 1 • At 3:11 p.m., a report of a stalking was received in the area of Gold Beach. • At 3:28 p.m., another report of stalking was received in the area of Gold Beach. • At 4:28 p.m., a fraud report was received in the area of Strahan Street. • At 5:33 p.m., a caller reported a disorderly subject in the area of Corner Drug Store. • At 6:26 p.m., a report of suspicious conditions was received in the area of Hunter Creek Road.

• At 8:51 p.m., a suicidal subject was reported in the area of Harlow Street.

Tuesday, March 2 • At 10:13 a.m., a report of illegal parking was received in the area of Hillcrest Street. • At 2:20 p.m., a disorderly subject was reported in the area of Leith Road. • At 9:36 p.m., a disturbance was reported in the area of Lavin Street. • At 11:37 p.m., a welfare check was requested in the area of Moore Street. • 11:58 p.m., a caller reported threats in the area of Gold Beach. Wednesday, March 3 • At 1:17 a.m., a report of suspicious conditions was received in the area of Moore Street. • At 11:30 a.m., a report of trespassing was received in the area of 29700 block of Ellensburg Avenue. • At 6:09 p.m., a report of suspicious conditions was received in the area of Wallace Street. Thursday, March 4 • At 8:14 a.m., a driving complaint was received in the area of Eighty Acres Road. • At 10 a.m., a report of illegal parking was received in the area of Strahan Street. • At 3:27 p.m., a suspicious subject was reported in the area of Eleventh Street. • 4:22 p.m., a report of a disorderly subject was received in the area of Hunter Creek Loop. • At 5:03 p.m., policw responded after a disorderly subject was reported in the area of Hunter Creek Loop. Traffic Enforcement 28 Citations Issued. 8 Warnings Issued.

Rotary scholarships open The Rotary Club of Brookings-Harbor would like to invite qualifying high school seniors to apply for an exciting scholarship opportunity. Two Rotary $1,000 scholarships will be awarded

at the Brookings-Harbor Scholarship Awards Reception at the end of May. This scholarship is available to all high school seniors who plan to attend a two-year, fouryear or technical school, who must live within the 17-C school district boundaries and have either: • participated in Rotary Interact Club or • Camp RYLA (Rotary Leadership Youth Award) or • a Rotary project/activity. Rotary Clubs work in their communities and the world to serve critical needs — food donations, hospital supplies, school supplies, gardening efforts, COVID supplies, polio eradication, local projects and much more. Rotary members make a difference every day. For an application, contact the BHHS Counseling office, email brookings.or.rotary@ gmail.com or visit www. brookingsharborrotary. org/?s=documents. Contact Peggy Goergen at 541-6613204 with questions. Applications are due no later than April 2.

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Pumping iron became my armor By Crista Worthy When I was young, I was so pretty. Leggy, with long blonde hair. I hated guys whistling at me. There must have been something about that 115-pound girl that looked like an easy mark, so passive. The summer I turned 20, I waitressed at a small, family-owned pizza place by the beach in San Diego, near my university. One morning at work the owner’s son, a big strong guy, was the only other person there. He grabbed me, and threw me up on the stainless-steel counter where they assembled the pizzas. I didn’t scream, or hit him. I yelled “No!” and tried pushing him away, but it didn’t do any good. Afterwards, I slid off the table, went in the bathroom, proceeded with work, and avoided him the rest of the day. I quit a couple of days later and never told anyone why. I felt embarrassed. I moved on. The following summer, I turned 21 and took a cocktail waitress job at an upscale restaurant near the university, working 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. I made $100–$120 a night in tips — good money for 1980. One evening my boss asked

me to help him carry A creepy older wine glasses out of guy always hung the storeroom. around my station, Up in that litwhere I picked up tle dark room, he the drinks. He was suddenly turned and relentless. One exposed himself. I night he must have backed away and he slipped something in offered me cocaine, Crista Worthy my drink because I as if that would remember waking up change my mind. I kept at his place as he stood over backing up, right out of the me and said, “You weren’t room. I was sure he would that good anyway.” I was so fire me, but he didn’t. I never embarrassed. I don’t rememsaid anything about it. ber how I got home. I left the The San Diego Chargers’ job. training camp was just up the I took a job at another street and the players came restaurant and soon another in every afternoon. They man was hanging around me were kind, fun and always every night. One night at 2 respectful. a.m., I caught him following But at night, some other me home. customers were not. As I At age 25 I was teaching took their order, some men aerobics at night and noticed tried to put their hands up my that one girl looked better skirt. I’d immediately step than everyone else. back, but sometimes when She told me she lifted I turned around to get their weights and I asked her to drinks, they’d slap me on the show me. From day one, butt. I was strong — 25-pound When I returned with dumbbell presses! I was their orders, I’d stand across hooked. I read up on it and the table so they couldn’t started lifting two hours a reach me. Sometimes they’d day. “accidentally” drop my tip Within two months, I was on the floor, so I’d have to getting muscles. I have never bend over and pick it up, been harassed since. A year and they’d laugh. Who was I later I weighed 140 (still do) supposed to tell — my boss? and used 60-pound dumbThis is how things were four bells (still do). Women in the decades ago. gym wanted to know how

they could do it, too, and I helped them. I won a world championship. Athletes respected me. I married one of them. I finally told a friend what happened to me when I was in my early 20s. I finally acknowledged what had happened after she said: “You were raped.” Of course, it explains why I grew muscles like armor, and why I loved having control and a strong body. Even today at 61, if I want to, I know I can back a man off just by body language. I don’t feel vulnerable anymore. I’m just glad that nowadays, it’s getting easier for women to speak up about harassment and rape, particularly when it involves powerful men. Women have learned so much since I was young, and many are tough and brave in ways I wish I’d been. And some men, certainly not all, are being held accountable. At last. Crista Worthy is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, a nonprofit dedicated to lively conversation about the West. She writes about aviation, travel and wildlife from her home in Idaho.

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Governor orders schools to bring students back ZACK DEMARS The Pilot

Almost a year after schools sent students home for the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued an executive order March 5 aimed at bringing them back. Brown’s order directs the Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority to establish guidance and regulations which bring kindergarten through fifth graders back to campuses across the state by March 29, and sixth through 12th graders back by April 19. “The science is very, very clear: with proper safety measures in place, there is a low risk of COVID-19 transmission in school,” Brown wrote in a press release announcing the move. “Oregon parents can be confident about sending their children back to a classroom learning environment.” School reopenings will still be guided by a slew of state requirements around health and safety measures, as well as the advisory metrics tied to the level of virus spread in each community. Comprehensive distance learning will only be an option for school districts when individual students require the accommodation, or when “community transmission rates warrant transition to CDL,” according to the governor’s office. The move is the most recent in a string of changes in how the state reopens its schools to in-person learning. Since Brown directed state agencies in December to prioritize school reopenings, and granted school districts more control over the process, around 55,000 have returned to classrooms, according to the governor. ODE reports that just under 700 schools across the state are operating in on-site

“The science is very, very clear: with proper safety measures in place, there is a low risk of COVID-19 transmission in school. Oregon parents can be confident about sending their children back to a classroom learning environment.” Kate Brown Oregon governor

or hybrid learning models. All but six counties (including Curry, Coos, Douglas, Klamath and Jefferson) already meet those OHA advisory metrics for returning to in-person, hybrid instruction for all grade levels, and all but Curry County meet the advisory metrics for returning to in-person, hybrid instruction of elementary grade levels, according to ODE. Brown said the two-part timeline will give districts time to prepare for more students on campus. “I am using this phased approach because, as we have seen from school districts that have returned to in-person instruction successfully, schools will return our youngest learners to school first, and apply the lessons learned from that implementation process to reopening middle and high school buildings,” Brown said. Friday’s announcement provides more certainty about classroom returns for students who’ve been struggling to learn online for nearly a year. “Whether or not public schools should return kids to the classroom this spring is no longer up for discussion: the science and data is clear, schools can return to in-person instruction with a very low risk of COVID-19 transmission, particularly with a vaccinated workforce,”

Brown said. The news came as Brown has been facing criticism for not requiring schools to return to in-person instruction. The night before her announcement, Republicans in the state legislature sent Brown a letter asking she take “decisive action and reopen Oregon schools for full in-person instruction immediately.” “We have a collective responsibility to ensure vulnerable children receive high-quality instruction and a well-rounded educational experience,” the legislators wrote in their letter to the governor. “However, many students have not stepped into a classroom for nearly a year and they are feeling the academic, social, and emotional consequences.” Brown’s executive order directs ODE and OHA to issue updated guidance for reopening by March 19.

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MOM LONGS TO REUNITE FAMILY DESPITE ADVICE FROM FRIENDS DEAR ABBY: I recently got into a huge fight with my boyfriend, which caused us to break up and me to move two hours away to stay with my mom. We have a beautiful 6-month-old daughter, and I still love him very much. He has begged me to move back and has shown me he still has feelings for me. Because of past abuse from family and previous partners, I find it very hard to trust. I would love to go back, but I keep being told that it would be a mistake. I want to be a family again, but I don’t want the people who tell me it’s a mistake to be mad at me. Must I give in and stay away or follow my heart and go back? — MIXED UP IN MISSOURI

DEAR MIXED UP: I wish you had disclosed more about the fight that caused you to move away and take the baby. It must have been a doozy. Was he cheating? Physically or emotionally abusive? If it was any of those, I don’t think it is advisable to reconcile. Why are “people” advising you not to go back with him? Are their reasons valid? If they aren’t, perhaps you should worry less about pleasing them and more about

accepting responsibility for your own choices. Should you follow your heart? Yes, if it leads you and this man to a licensed couples counselor for help in resolving your problems before they get out of hand again, and deciding what would be in the best interest of your child. *** DEAR ABBY: My husband and I just got married. We have only one problem: his ex-girlfriend. She used to be my best friend, but we fell out years ago. She hadn’t contacted him in a long time, but since she found out we got married, she has been texting him begging to meet up. She messaged me once asking for all of us to get together, but she messages him to meet her alone and “talk.” He ignores her and shows me the messages.

Should I step in and tell her to back off or ignore her as he is doing? I trust and love my husband, but she’s becoming a pest and starting to annoy me and him. — TROUBLED IN TENNESSEE DEAR TROUBLED: Because silence hasn’t successfully conveyed the message that you and your husband aren’t interested in renewing the relationship, HE should be the one to tell her — in plain English. If he doesn’t do that, then you should. *** DEAR ABBY: Last year was a tough one for me and my family. In addition to the COVID mess, I lost my best friend of 30 years, and one of my sisters-in-law lost her best friend of 50 years. We were talking about each of our losses recently, and she mentioned that she has no pictures of her and

her friend together. I said the same about my friend. Right then I decided that no matter how bad my hair, makeup, etc. looked, I wouldn’t shy away from having my photo taken. Sometimes we don’t realize how much a candid snapshot can mean until it is too late. Do you agree? — MOMENT IN TIME IN TEXAS DEAR MOMENT: Yes, as a matter of fact, I do. I have been guilty of photo-dodging, and I am sure many others have been, too. After reading your letter, I am resolving to do better in the future. Thank you! Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

State parks readying for camping season The first signs of spring are here and Oregon State Parks staff are busy preparing campgrounds for a more “normal” 2021 Spring Break and summer camping season. “Our visitors and staff have weathered a rough 12 months,” said Lisa Sumption, director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. “None of us imagined this time last year that we would face a more than two-month shutdown of Oregon State Parks and then reopen under pandemic and safety precautions, followed by last September’s wildfires that damaged our local communities and several state parks. This February’s ice storm also brought down trees and limbs and damaged some facilities in northern Willamette Valley and Columbia River Gorge parks. “Our park staff, operatContributed photo ing with fewer employees The Pelican Bay Athletic Organization donated $12,000 to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Picutred are Jim Holt, Linda Field, because of a revenue shortfall Jessica Valdez, Mitch Jones and Rene’ Shanle-Hutzell. that prevented us from hiring our usual seasonal staff, have rallied and are looking forward to the coming months,” Sumption added. “We’re very grateful to them, and to all state park visitors for their patience.” Although Oregon Lottery Earlier this week, PBAO School and Del Norte High by St. Jude. Also, because of Children’s Research Hospiand park visitor fee revenue revealed a new motto for School, and $12,000 to St. Covid-19, the annual Country tal. The $12,000 will play a is projected to be down more their fundraising nonprofit Jude Children’s Research Against Cancer event for St. small but important role in than $20 million by the end organization: Local Strong. Hospital through the Bicoast- Jude was cancelled, which St Jude’s mission. Finding of the 2019-21 biennium that Today, PBAO announces al Media RadioThon. has been the biggest local Cures. Saving Children.” the latest Pelican Bay Food According to Vice Presifundraiser for St Jude Kids. PBAO is interested in add- ends June 30, nearly all state parks are open or will be Sales fund raiser resulted in a dent Mitch Jones, the board Add to that, all major country ing new members. Pelican in the next few months, inrecord $27,000. selected St. Jude because it is concerts were cancelled Bay staff and community cluding those parks that will The board selected two the ‘Hospital without Walls,’ last year - so, there were no members not associated different nonprofits to receive which benefits our local celebrity autographed guitars with the prison are welcome. reopen after usual seasonal closures. Oregon State Parks funds: $15,000 in high school youth. Many local cancer to auction off. Reach out via the PBAO is also recruiting seasonal scholarships, split between patients have been treated by From Jones, “It’s our great Facebook Page or contact staff for park operations and Brookings Harbor High protocol provided (for free) pleasure to support St Jude President Jim Holt. is able to do so because of spending reductions begun last year. Park staff are evaluating the status of two park campgrounds that were temporariCoos and Curry county quantities of unknowns will to drop off your household hazardous waste products: ly closed because of wildfire residents can dispose of be accepted. hazardous waste at this event, · Aerosol Spray Products damage: Collier Memorial various household chemicals Please bring your houseas soon as possible. · Antifreeze at a free “Household Hazard- hold hazardous materials in Appointments should be · Art & Hobby Chemicals State Park and Detroit Lake State Park. ous Waste Collection Event” the original containers with made prior to the day of the · Ballasts (PCB & nonPark Manager Aaron scheduled for March 27 from labels intact – do not mix event. Best time to call is PCB) · Brake Fluid Raines at Collier Memorial 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beaver products. Label materials not Tuesday – Friday from 9 a.m. · Cleaning Supplies State Park and Logging MuHill Transfer Site (1/4 mile in their original containers. If – 1 p.m. · Degreasers seum says the campground south of Milepost 253) on unaware of specific prodMaterials collected at this · Diesel may open later this year, but Highway 101 between Coos uct name, provide product event will be sorted for reuse · Engine Cleaners Bay and Bandon. category, such as pesticide or or recycling (for example, · Fluorescent Lamps/Tubes staff are waiting for the snow to melt to continue assessThe collection event alcleaning product, if possible. reusable products may be · Furniture Stripper lows Coos and Curry county No containers larger than five donated to community · Gasoline residents to safely dispose gallons. organizations), or shipped to · Herbicides of a wide range of materials Leaking containers should a regulated hazardous waste · Gas Cylinders(propane/ such as poisons, pesticides, be placed inside a larger, treatment, storage or proper helium) · HID lamps solvents, fluorescent lights, plastic container with a disposal facility. · Kerosene pool chemicals, aerosol cans, tight-fitting lid. A non-flamProgram products accepted · Lead Acid Batteries caustic cleaners, mercury mable absorbent, such as by PaintCare of Oregon will · Lighter Fluid thermometers and flammakitty litter, should be placed also be accepted at this event; · Mercury ble liquids. This event is for around the bottom of the however these products can · Motor or Vegetable Oil The interior areas of three household hazardous waste product to absorb any leaks. be recycled any time through · Paints/Stains/Shellacs historic sites in northern only. Label the container with the Oregon PaintCare pro· Pesticides/Insecticides Curry County will remained No industrial or commerthe contents and date. All gram at Beaver Hill or other · Poisons closed through April 2022 in cial wastes will be accepted. materials should be packed drop off locations. Please · Pool/Spa Chemicals response to the COVID-19 If you are a business, a phone in a plastic-lined, sturdy see the PaintCare website at · Rechargeable Batteries pandemic, Oregon Parks number and contact name cardboard box, secured to www.paintcare.org for a list · Rose Dust and Recreation Department can be provided to make an prevent spills and breakage. of products accepted in the · Rust Remover announced this week. appointment for collection of As an additional safety prePaintCare program and for a · Slug Bait At Cape Blanco State Park, these wastes. caution, the materials should list of drop off locations. If · Solvents & Thinners the Hughes House and Cape Not accepted at this event: be placed in car trunks or in you only have these items, · Thermostats Blanco Lighthouse will be Ammunition, asbestos, the back of trucks en route to bring them to Beaver Hill or · Thermometers closed to tours during this explosives, fireworks, rathe event. other drop off locations any· Transmission Fluid timeframe. The Port Orford dioactive materials, medical Please call 541-396-7624 time to avoid waiting in line. · Turpentine Lifeboat Station Museum wastes and sharps. No large to make an appointment Acceptable household · Weed Killers at Port Orford Heads State Park will also be closed. The grounds at all three locations will remain open. “Out of an abundance of caution, and due to the It’s time to connect again. well as with one another. is the statewide nonprofit membership current uncertainty, we and The Nonprofit Association of Oregon, Attendees will also learn about organization representing and supportour partners decided to keep in partnership with Wild Rivers Conupcoming NAO programming and ing charitable nonprofits of all sizes, these facilities closed,” said nect, is offering a virtual “Curry County resource opportunities. geographic locations and missions Casey Nielsen, who manages Resource Roundup” from noon to 1:45 This is a free event and space is limit- across Oregon. both parks. “All the staff, p.m. April 7.This will be a unique oped, so register soon. Wild Rivers Connect is an Oregon volunteers and partners are portunity for nonprofits and community For information and to register, visit nonprofit that supports local nonprofits looking forward to a time organizations to directly connect with https://tinyurl.com/vvdx79cc. If you and community organizations in Curry when we can safely reopen representatives from The Ford Family have questions or difficulties registering, and Del Norte counties. Since 2012, it these interpretative locations Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, contact Curtis Brooks at trainings@ has been a community hub for “nurturand share the rich history in Oregon Community Foundation and the nonprofitoregon.org. ing community vitality through collaboCurry County.” Coquille Tribal Community Fund, as The Nonprofit Association of Oregon ration, education and networking.” The facilities have re-

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ing and repairing damage caused by the Two Four Two Fire and for State Historic Preservation Office approvals for some work. The Williamson River Day-Use Area and a portion of the Logging Museum are open, although no park access is available to Spring Creek or the Williamson River during restoration efforts. Raines asks that visitors look for closure signs and to not enter restricted areas for their safety. Overnight camping rates will remain the same as 2020 rates except for a $3 increase for electric hookup and full hookup sites in selected parks May 28-Sept. 6. The electric hookup rate range will be $24-$35 and the full hookup range will be $26-$38 per night at the following parks. • Beverly Beach State Park • Bullards Beach State Park • Cape Blanco State Park • Cape Lookout State Park • Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area • Fort Stevens State Park • Harris Beach State Park • Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park • Nehalem Bay State Park • South Beach State Park • Sunset Bay State Park • William M. Tugman State Park • The Cove Palisades State Park • LaPine State Park • Tumalo State Park • Valley of the Rogue State Park • Wallowa Lake State Park • Champoeg State Heritage Area • Detroit Lake State Recreation Area • L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park • Silver Falls State Park These rates include applicable state and local taxes. The temporary, COVID-related surcharge that added up to an additional 30% fee to overnight stays for out-ofstate campers ended March 1. All campers in 2021 will pay the same rates. OPRD plans to open a public discussion about making out-of-state rates a normal part of the overnight stay rate structure.

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mained closed since March 23, 2020, when the virus first hit Oregon. OPRD has kept museums, meeting halls and other indoor facilities closed in response to statewide health guidelines. Visitors should continue to follow health protocols while visiting state parks: limit the size of gatherings, wear face coverings, give space to others and wash hands often. The Hughes House and Lifeboat Station Museum are operated in partnership between OPRD and the Cape Blanco Heritage Society. OPRD operates the Cape Blanco Lighthouse in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Cape Blanco Heritage Society, Coquille Indian Tribe, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and Curry County. If you are interested in volunteering, contact the Cape Blanco Management Office at 541-332-6674 or the Cape Blanco Heritage Society at 541-332-0521.

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The deadline for candidates to file for the May 18 special district election is Thursday, March 18. The election is for school, health and other special districts, held every other year in odd-numbered years. Federal, state, county and municipal elections are usually held in even-numbered years. The deadline to register to vote in the election is April 27. Three positions are up for election for the Brookings-Harbor, Central Curry and Port Orford-Langlois school districts The Curry Health District has three spots open. Four spots are up for the Brookings-Harbor Port

District, though one is the two-year balance of a vacant position that will be up for re-election in 2023. Three people have filed for that spot. The Gold Beach and Port Orford port districts each have three spots up for election. Also on the ballot are positions in the Upper Chetco, Winchuck, Brookings, Harbor, Cape Ferrelo, Ophir, Gold Beach-Wedderburn, Cedar Valley-North Bank, Pistol River, Agness Illahe, Langlois, Port Orford and Sixes rural fire protection districts; the Harbor, Camellia Park, Wedderburn sanitary districts; the Nesika BeachOphir and Langlois water districts; the Southern Curry,

Rogue River, Langlois, Port Orford and Pistol River cemetery maintenance districts; and the Chetco and Agness community library districts and Curry Public Library District. People in Curry County also can file for spots on the South Coast Educational Service District board of directors, which has an open position, and the Southwestern Oregon Community College district, but need to file for those positions through the Coos County Elections Department. For an updated list of who has filed for positions or for a filing form, visit https:// www.co.curry.or.us/elections/5.18.21/5.18.21%20 Special%20District.pdf

Brian Scott Gallery Brian Scott Gallery, located at 515 Chetco Ave. in Brookings, features Artist of this Month Horst Wolf, with his watercolor paintings, both in abstract, whimsical and portrait design. Also showcased are Wolf’s books of poetry, adeptly illustrated with cartoon images for each poem. You may also see more of his work in the gallery on an ongoing basis. The gallery’s hours are Wednesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 541-4128687 or 541-469-1241 for information.

classroom to inspire new and seasoned artists with workshops. March’s Featured Artist is mixed-media artist David Haynes. His works include digitally enhanced photography and mixed media application. The classroom gallery hold the works of Frank Gustufsen and Jay Mosbey. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday – Friday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday. For information on class offerings, painting demonstrations and artists, call 541-469-7900 or visit them on Facebook @ WrightsCustomFraming.

through April 3. Galchutt is an established artist who has worked for 40 years in various fields of illustration including in the toy industry, the children’s literature field and the giftware industry. A 2nd Saturday event will be held March 13 from 4 - 6 p.m. to celebrate his exhibit of oil paintings. His website can be viewed at davidgalchutt.com. The gallery is open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Visit their new website at manleyartcenter.com to learn more about the gallery.

Fog and Fine Art Gallery Located in Wright’s Custom Framing and Art Supply, 810 Chetco Ave. in Brookings, the gallery features 36 local artists in a variety of mediums and features a

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This summer, the Chetco Community Public Library will go through a major interior renovation to better serve the needs of the community. After nearly 30 years of operation, the beautiful building deserves new carpet, fresh paint and a layout that better meets the needs of patrons today. During the strategic planning process in 2019, the library connected with community members and multiple stakeholders to gather ideas and input. They also conducted a space audit to learn how to best use spaces,

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of new comfortable work and study spaces will be added, all with easy access to power. “Input during the strategic planning process showed us that we needed to update our spaces in several ways in order to meet users’ needs,” said Julie Retherford, the library’s director. “This renovation will cater to the whole community. We heard that we needed more meeting spaces and flexible furniture to allow the library to be used in a variety of ways, so we listened. We are excited about the changes, and we think the community is going to love them, too.” Approved by the library’s board of directors, the project will be funded with no new taxes or debt. The full cost of the renovation, approximately $1 million, will come from the Library Improvement Fund, which was established many years ago to repair, maintain and expand the library as needs arose. The library expects work to begin in May and continue into early fall. During that time, the Main Library will be closed and the library will operate out of the Library Annex across the street at 402 Alder Street. The bidding process for the renovation project is underway and is being advertised in the Curry Pilot and other Oregon newspapers. The library will unseal and read bids on April 6 at 2:15pm in an online Zoom meeting. For information about the Library’s renovation plans, visit www.chetcolibrary.org.

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Brookings-Harbor, Gold Beach fall short in openers By JOHN GUNTHER The Pilot

Brookings-Harbor and Gold Beach opened the long-awaited football season with losses last week. The Bruins fell to Cascade Christian 40-8 in Medford. The Panthers, playing their initial game in the eight-man format, fell to Myrtle Point 32-16. In Medford, Cascade Christian quarterback Sam Martin had five touchdown passes, including two to Kristian Fralich The Bruins fell behind 34-0 before they got their lone score, on a 34-yard pass from Logan Holler to Jo’moria Beasley. The Bruins are on the road again Friday night with a game at Sutherlin before hosting St. Mary’s next Friday in their home opener. Gold Beach battled the Bobcats for most of the game, coming up with numerous stops on defense but not getting enough offense to come out with the victory. The Panthers did get a couple of big offensive plays, including one dynamic run early in the second quarter by Photos by John Gunther Josh Rodriguez. Gold Beach running back Josh rodriguez breaks away for a long run in the season opener against Myrtle Point. Below, the Panthers’ defense gang tackles After Gold Beach stopped a Myrtle Point runner. a Myrtle Point drive deep in their own territory, Rodriguez rambled nearly 90 yards to set up his own short touchdown run a play later. win of the season, 25-10, 25Brookings-Harbor’s Landyn Miller added the 12, 25-9. volleyball team outlasted conversion run to tie the score Tuesday’s match was the Douglas in five sets Tuesday at eight. third in four days to start the for its first win of the Far The momentum was season for the Bruins. West League season. short-lived, though, as Myrtle On Saturday, they lost to The Bruins edged the Point’s Troy Warner returned South Umpqua in another Trojans 25-12, 25-16, 21-25, the following kickoff 75 yards hard-fought five-set match, 20-25, 15-11. for a touchdown. 25-16, 10-25, 20-25, 25-20, Sierra Fitzhugh had 14 Gold Beach’s other 15-12. kills and Shelby Jirsa had touchdown came in dramatic A veteran Cascade Chriseight kills, six aces, 16 digs fashion. tian team swept the Bruins and 20 assists. Quarterback Trenton Storns in the season opener, 25-14, A day earlier, the Bruins heaved a ball to Miller, who beat Gold Beach for their first 25-23, 25-14. pulled in a ball between two defenders and then scurried to the end zone for a 30-yard score. Storns converted the extra point. In addition to being the first game as an eight-man team, it was the first game under new coach Chris Higgins. • Dentures Implant Supported Dentures The Panthers get another Only denturist in the area shot at a victory Friday when • Partials to offer this service! they visit Yoncalla. Next • Same Day Relines Friday, the Panthers play their home opener against Glen• Repairs while you dale.

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Volunteers sought for community mural A Curry County community group that is seeking volunteers of all talents, skill sets and artistic abilities. The group is planning and painting a mural approximately 50 feet by 12 feet, and it will be on an inside wall in the Livestock Pavilion at the Curry County Fairgrounds/Event Center on the beach. They are seeking input and help from anyone in the county that has a vision or desire to help out on the painting. It will be a COVID appropriate project and everyone will be following all COVID guidelines. PPE will be available if needed. For information, visit the Circle of Gold facebook page or contact co-organizers Becky Schafer at 541698-7374 or Janee Lansing at 541-373-9017 or email becky_schfr@yahoo.com The Circle of Gold will host its next meeting at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday March 17 in the south end of the Livestock Pavilion at the Curry County fairgrounds in Gold Beach.

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Brookings-Harbor soccer teams off to unbeaten starts JOHN GUNTHER The Pilot

Both Brookings-Harbor soccer teams are off to unbeaten starts to the new season. The boys followed their opening 8-0 win over the Coquille-Myrtle Point squad with a 6-1 win at North Bend on Saturday. In that match, the Bruins got a goal and three assists by Fabian Villa. Uriel Cortes had the first two goals, one on an assist by Villa and the other on an assist by Dylan Hodge. Villa assisted the third and fourth goals as well, scored by Josh Serna and Jake Beaman. Villa’s goal came on a set piece. The Bruins’ other goal was an own goal when North Bend deflected a corner kick by Villa into the net. The Bruins played Sutherlin on Thursday (results weren’t available by press time) and next week are at South Umpqua on Tuesday and home for Umpqua Valley Christian on Thursday and North Bend on Saturday. Brookings-Harbor’s girls have beaten South Umpqua 7-0, edged Sutherlin 4-3 and topped the combined Coquille-Myrtle Point squad 8-0, the latter on Wednesday. Battling rainy conditions Tuesday, the Bruins built a 4-1 lead on the visiting Bulldogs and held on over the final 10 minutes. Zoe Carlson and Hannah James each scored two goals for the Bruins.

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Brookings-Harbor’s Megan Person (above) controls the ball during a match at Coquille on Wednesday. Below, Brookings-Harbor goalie Juan Hernandez boots the ball against Coquille during the season opener for the boys.