Curry County reports eighth COVID-linked death By ZACK DEMARS The Pilot
Curry County reported its eighth COVID-19 related death last week. According to the Curry County Public Health, the individual was a 71-year-old male with underlying conditions. This week is the second in a row the county has reported a new
virus-related death. “Our hearts and thoughts go out to the families whom have lost a loved one during this time,” wrote Sherrié Ward, the county’s public health administrator. This week, the county’s twoweek case rate ticked up slightly, while its two-week test positivity rate decreased by several points. Between Feb. 28 and March
13, Curry County reported 53 new cases of the virus, and 6.2% of tests came back positive. The county remains in the highrisk category of virus restrictions through at least next week. The state will announce new restriction levels Tuesday, which will take effect Friday. An increase in two-week cases to 60, or an increase in test positivity
to 10%, would push Curry County back into the extreme-risk zone, with indoor dining and some indoor recreation facilities shuttered. Conversely, a decrease in cases to below 45 for the period, with a test positivity below 8%, would open the county back up at the moderate-risk level. Of the county’s 30 cases reported last week, 22 came from south
county, seven came from central county and one came from north county, according to Ward. By Tuesday, Curry County ranked 23 of 36 in the number of people vaccinated per 10,000 residents. About 4,300 in the county had received a dose of the vaccine by then, according to the Oregon
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It’s time to remove an invasive grass Wyden
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By ZACK DEMARS The Pilot
Decorative grass in your yard could be impacting nearby natural areas. Officials at the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve say they removed over 5,000 different pampas grass plants from the reserve during a removal effort this year and are now asking residents to help prevent them from coming back. “We’re asking people around the Oregon Coast to remove them from their yards, to help stop them from spreading into native areas,” said Alice Yeates, the reserve’s stewardship coordinator. According to Yeates, the plants aren’t native and can disrupt natural environments like reserve and other public lands when they crowd out native species. “They’re very big, so they outcompete native plants,” Yeates said. Not only do the plants outcompete those around them, Yeats said the grasses harbor other troubles, too. “This can be a place that mice hang out under, which can be a concern for people as well,” Yeates said. What’s more, the grasses raise serious fire risks, particularly in parts of the reserve that are near homes or are further from easy firefighting access. That’s especially concerning given the past year’s devastating fire season. “There have been records of homes being impacted by this plant promoting fire,” Yeates said. Fortunately, Yeates said the spring time is the ideal season for homeowners to remove the plants. South Slough officials had been aware of the growing infestation on More INVASIVE, Page A3
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Alice Yeates, stewardship coordinator at the South Slough National Estuarine Reserve, stands by clumps of tall pampas grasses during a removal effort on the reserve.
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden said Tuesday a key element many have missed in the American Rescue Plan is new funding for the Affordable Care Act. The COVID relief plan passed by Congress and signed into law by Pres. Joe Biden was lauded by many for sending cash to many Americans. But Wyden said helping with medical insurance was a key element. “What the American Rescue Plan was all about is it built on the hopes and aspirations of workers and their families,” Wyden said. “We help people with premiums they couldn’t possibly figure out how to pay in the middle of a pandemic.” Wyden joined Sen. Patty Murray of Washington and Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. of New Jersey during a press conference Tuesday with Protect Our Care. The three Democrats lauded the increased funding for the ACA as well as increased funding to expand Medicaid in states. Murray, the chair of the Senate HELP Committee, said the More HEALTHCARE, Page A3
Merkley touts elements of American Rescue Plan By DAVID RUPKALVIS The Pilot
When Pres. Joe Biden signed the America Rescue Plan into law last week, it did much more than just send $1,400 checks to Americans. During a call with Oregon journalists Friday, Sen. Jeff Merkley said the law will help the country recover from a year of turmoil, pain and lockdowns due to COVID-19. “It’s a massive $1.9 trillion bill and one of the most transformative pieces of legislation since the New Deal,” Merkley said. “This will get America back on its feet.” During the call, Merkley was joined by several Oregonians who touted aspects of the bill. Curry County Commissioner Court Boice said the bill will make a big difference in rural Oregon. “The American Rescue Plan is most welcome legislation,” Boice said. “I believe the work is good enough it could ultimately unite all Oregonians.” Boice said money set aside for Oregon, totaling $5.8 billion, will make a big difference in smaller counties. He especially touted the fact the money will be sent directly to counties, rather than having it filter through the state. “This time, our COVID relief is coming directly to the counties, where people trust us,” Boice said.
“the funds are fair, they’re equitable based on population. I’d like to note rural Oregon does not keep Senator Merkley in business, and he never ignores our needs.” Jim Doherty, a commissioner in Morrow County, agreed. “One of the key things that is so special in this is the direct funding,” he said. “One size doesn’t fit all. What might fit for one county, won’t fit here.” Markley said the changes in the bill, like direct funding to counties, came about because leaders like Boice and Doherty reached out. “Your feedback on the first round was this didn’t work so well, can you do better,” Merkley said. “We listened.” Miriam Cummins with Casa Latinos Unidas said the legislation will help improve vaccinations in minority communities, like the ones her organization works with. “With the new funding coming in, this will ensure individuals, especially in communities of color, will receive the vaccine,” Cummins said. “The funds will also allow partnerships with the focus of vaccine distribution. This will help ensure the message will get to people in their family language.” Katy Brooks with the Bend Chamber of Commerce said the More MERKLEY, Page A3
Sen. Jeff Merkley answers questions during a town hall in Bandon in 2019.
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Obituaries
Wayne Leon Hassett, alias Depoe Slew December 25, 1955 – March 2, 2021
Wayne Leon Hassett passed away at his home in Columbia Falls, MT, March 2, 2021. Wayne was born in California December 25, 1955, to George and Adelia Hassett. He grew up in the Southern Oregon communities of Brookings and Myrtle Point, and graduated from Clackamas High School in Clackamas, OR. He later lived in Newport, OR, where he met and married the love of his life, Sylvia Dawn Hassett, before eventually moving to Columbia Falls. Wayne played guitar and was passionate in praising his Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ, with his music. He also loved collecting western gear, participating in re-enactments and cowboy shooting events. Wayne’s parents predeceased him. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his daughter Angelina Schriever and son Taylor Hassett, both of Portland, OR; Wayne’s twin sister, Nancy Thiessen (Denis) of Brightwood, OR; brothers Ron (Sharon) of Albuquerque, NM, Dan (Amy) of Crocker, MO, and Glenn (Rosalie) of Tillamook, OR. and many nieces, nephews and friends. A family memorial service was held at the home March
3. A public service will be scheduled later. Darlington Funeral Home, Columbia Falls, is in charge of arrangements.
Dennis Miller November 20, 1941 – February 9, 2021
Dennis Miller passed away February 9, 2021, at the age of 79. Born in Lodi, CA, lived in Brookings for 50 years. Worked as a floor coverings contractor. He is survived by his wife Cristi Miller, brother Kent Miller. Children Andrea Miller, Todd Miller, Lea Wells,
Eric DeGroot, April DeGroot and Scott Cady. Grandchildren Eddie, Zac, Briana, Denis, Kayla, Jayden, Sean, Steven, and Sidney. Best friend, John Shaw. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, camping and golf. Well loved, he will be missed.
Stephen Bobian
October 22, 1951 – February 8, 2021 Stephen Bobian 69, of Brookings passed away on February 8, 2021 at Asante Rogue Medical Center in Medford Oregon. A celebration of life with be held on April 3, at 1:00 pm at the Brookings Elks Lodge. In Lou of flowers we would like you to donate to the Brookings Humane Society.
Interactive maps show fastest tsunami evacuation routes The coasts of Oregon, Washington and Northern California are exposed to tsunamis from distant earthquakes, such as the March 11, 2011, Toheku, Japan event, which killed more than 15,000 people. However, the greatest risk to Northwest coastal communities is from a very large locally generated tsunami produced by an earthquake (magnitude 8-9+) occurring immediately offshore the Pacific Northwest coast on the Cascadia Subduction Zone. A new online feature in the Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems Visualization System Tsunami Evacuation Zones viewer now integrates those results by providing a custom map view showing your quickest street route to safety outside the tsunami zone after a local Cascadia earthquake. The tool also shows the distance to safety and how fast you need to travel to escape the tsunami. “Knowing the specific path you need to take to reach high ground quickly will help coastal residents and visitors plan well in advance, before an earthquake and tsunami
occur,” said Jon Allan, Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries coastal geomorphologist. “With this information, you can practice your route, whether from your home, school or work. Every minute will count after a local earthquake.” This initial rollout of the tool is for the communities of Seaside, Rockaway Beach, Pacific City and Coos Bay. Users who create free NANOOS accounts can save their markers and paths for later reference. Over the past year, the Oregon Department Geology and Mineral Industries has collaborated with the University of Oregon InfoGraphics Lab and GIS Mapping Program to convert tsunami evacuation modeling results for these four pilot communities, in order to build a tsunami routable road network that would allow users to determine the best route out of the tsunami zone automatically via a web-based portal. Paths to safety for all Oregon coastal communities are being developed and will be added when available. NANOOS NVS Tsunami
To protect shorebird, respect nesting areas Beachgoers are urged to help recovery efforts of the threatened western snowy plover by staying on the wet sand at snowy plover beaches during nesting season, March 15 – Sep. 15. Beachgoers will see signs and ropes that identify sensitive plover nesting areas and list restrictions to protect the small shorebirds
during this period. Plover beaches remain open to foot and equestrian traffic on wet, packed sand throughout nesting season. All other recreation on plover beaches is off limits on both wet and dry sand, include walking your dog (even on a leash), driving a vehicle, riding a bicycle, camping, fires and flying kites or drones. “We’re making great strides in reversing the downward slide of this species,” said Cindy Burns, Siuslaw on March 10, 2021 at the National Forest wildlife age of 62. He was born in biologist. Los Angeles, California. No “But it takes all of us, so services are planned. Submit- we urge people to do their ted by Redwood Memorial part to understand nesting Chapel season rules and to share the beach this spring and summer.” These small birds nest on open sand along Oregon’s beaches. Nests, and especially chicks, are well-camouflaged. During nesting season, human disturbances can flush adult plovers away from their nests as they attempt to defend their young from the perceived predator. Left alone too long, or too
often, eggs or chicks can die from exposure, predators or people. Recreation restrictions occur in designated plover management areas: small stretches of beach along the entire coastline where plovers are nesting or could potentially nest. These areas collectively comprise about 40 miles of Oregon’s 362 miles of shoreline. “Visitors will have access to hundreds of miles of beaches that have no seasonal restrictions,” said Laurel Hillmann, ocean shore specialist for Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. “By planning your trip, you can enjoy the coast and help keep these special birds safe.” Detailed maps can be found on the Oregon State Parks website (oregon.gov/ plovers) and on the Siuslaw National Forest website (go. usa.gov/xEh2h). Visitors to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area can review go.usa.gov/xdwYQ to identify unrestricted recreation areas and information on riding motor vehicles on the
Death Notices Gold Beach resident Rosemarie A. Winters passed away on March 9, 2021 at the age of 87. She was born on Long Island, New York. No public
services are planned. Submitted by Redwood Memorial Chapel. Brookings resident Chris A. Villalvazo passed away
Evacuation Zones users can also print out tsunami hazard zone maps for their areas and use the app on smartphones. The path to safety functionality is being developed to display on both the custom printable maps and smartphones. The path to safety feature is the latest addition to the NANOOS NVS suite of tools for exploring ocean data on the Oregon and Washington coasts and was developed by the University of Oregon, Department of Geography InfoGraphics Lab, UO GIS Mapping Program, NANOOS, and DOGAMI, with funding by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The data used to develop the routes are derived from “Beat The Wave” tsunami evacuation studies undertaken by DOGAMI over the past several years in order to evaluate potential barriers to evacuation, minimum travel speeds, core evacuation routes and even tsunami vertical evacuation sites. The Tsunami Evacuation Zones viewer can be found on the web at: http://nvs. nanoos.org/tsunami.
sand. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed western snowy plovers as a threatened species in 1993, when officials counted only 55 breeding adults. Since, the numbers of breeding adults have steadily increased, from 149 in 2009 to 549 in 2020. Several land managers oversee beach activity for plover protection, primarily the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management and OPRD. Habitat loss from invasive plants — as well as human disturbances, including litter and discarded food scraps that attract predators — had contributed to the birds’ decline. The Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative, saveoregondunes.org, is working with land managers to develop and implement a restoration strategy as well as raise public awareness about the need to restore the dunes ecosystem for snowy plover, rare plants and animals, and the unique recreation opportunities offered here.
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COVID-19 pandemic showed how weak the healthcare system was. “This pandemic turned a crisis into a catastrophe,” Murray said. “This pandemic is the biggest healthcare crisis in a century.” Murray said millions of people lost jobs due to the pandemic, and with the job losses, they lost insurance. She said the American Rescue Plan is the biggest expansion of healthcare since the Affordable Care Act, which was approved 11 years ago. One key aspect, Murray said, was the new funding makes premiums more affordable. A single person making $17,000 a year will have no premium, while a single person making $34,000 a year will pay $85 a month, half of what was charged before the
new law took effect. “There’s still plenty of work ahead to finally ensure healthcare in this country is a right, not just a privilege,” Murray said. “The work we just did will help millions of Americans.” Wyden, the chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said the goal of the American Rescue Act was to help people today. “We recognized we have to deal with shortcomings in the employer-based system,” Wyden said. “We said, we’re going to help people right now.” Some of the aspects Wyden pointed out were a 5 percent increase in reimbursements to states that expand Medicaid, provisions to deal with the nursing home tragedy that occurred in COVID and lower costs to patients. “I was home last weekend and had a virtual town hall meeting,” Wyden said. “The first question was about prescription drug costs.
People are getting mugged at the pharmacy counter. That’s what I heard in Astoria, and that’s what we hear in America. I believe over the next few months, we’re going to focus on lowering drug costs. This is going to be the time where we get results.” While Wyden said he was happy with the American Rescue Plan, he called it a down payment on what is really needed. “We think the American Rescue Plan was a big, big leap forward,” he said. “We also believe there’s a lot more to do.” Pallone, the chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said new provisions now law will allow people to qualify for financial assistance if they make up to 400 percent of the poverty level. He also applauded a measure that will keep pregnant women on Medicaid for a full year after they give birth. Before the change, most were removed in two months.
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U.S. Senator Ron Wyden answers questions during a town hall in Reedsport several years ago. Wyden applauded the healthcare measure in the American Rescue Plan.
OHA announces some exemptions for COVID vaccines
Oregon Health Authority and pharmacies in Oregon providing COVID-19 vaccines confirmed recently that the pharmacies in Oregon can continue to serve Oregonians age 65 years and older. The announcement follows an exemption granted to Oregon by the U.S. President Joe Biden administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Earlier this month the administration set a goal to reopen the nation’s schools by having all educators, childcare workers and other education staff receive at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose by the end of March. Unlike many other states, Oregon authorized the state’s estimated 152,000 K-12 education workers, childcare providers and early learning workers to be eligible to receive COVID-19 Contributed by South Slough National Estuarine Reserve vaccines starting Jan. 25. Officials from the South Slough National Estuarine Reserve are asking residents to remove pampas grass from their yards That eligibility expanded to to prevent spread onto natural areas, like this one on the reserve. older adults age 80 and older the grass is native to northern appearing in disturbed ditch pressed with how (CFPA) got beginning Feb. 8. Over the Argentinia and the Andes banks, road cuts, cliff sides, this done,” Yeates said. “This next four weeks, eligibility in Oregon expanded to other Continued From Page A1 of Bolivia, Peru, Chile and logged areas and other areas project, it was just too big, Ecuador, and was first cultito which vehicles and other and there was a lot of physi- older adults. Today, older adults 65 and older in Oregon vated as a decorative plant in carriers can spread it. And cal effort that went into it.” are eligible to be vaccinated the reserve for several years, France and Ireland. while it’s less common on the Now, Yeates said volunstatewide, including at retail but couldn’t successfully Yeates said the type of northern coast of Oregon, it’s teers will continue monitorpharmacies. remove it until this year. pampas grass originally highly invasive in Northern ing the areas of the reserve Five pharmacy chains “The issue is during the introduced to the region California. cleared by the work for any summer months, the Earth wasn’t supposed to spread “I really don’t want Oreplants which return or which in Oregon are participating in the Federal Retail Pharis quite difficult to dig up,” — but once a few of the gon to turn into that,” Yeates may have been missed last macy Program and receive Yeates said. “We realized wrong types got into the mix, said. month. that during the wet season, pollination and seeds spread The process to remove the “There’s a chance that we once the soil gets looser, you by wind worked helped the plants can be labor intensive missed small plants that are are able to dig it out of the grass proliferate. once they’ve taken over an going to grow bigger in a few ground, even if it is a lot of That means plants in area, Yeates said. years,” Yeates said. work.” private front yards have the The reserve coordinated More information about That also means it’s the potential to spread seeds with the Coos Forest Protecnoxious weeds in Oregon is idea time to replace the pam- to public lands and forests tive Association to remove available from ODA online at pas grasses with more native elsewhere. the plants from its grounds, a https://www.oregon.gov/oda/ species, Yeates said. According to ODA, the es- process that took around 650 programs/Weeds/OregonAccording to the Oregon caped plant is most common hours of work. NoxiousWeeds/Pages/AbouDepartment of Agriculture, in Southwestern Oregon, “I was really, really imtOregonWeeds.aspx.
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legislation will be a lifesaver for local businesses. “This package will get them over the hump,” she said. “It won’t make them whole, but it will keep them going. This piece of legisla-
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Health Authority. Of those, about 1,000 were over 80 years old; 760 between 75 and 79; 760 between 70 and 74; and 519 between 65 and 69, according to the Oregon Health Authority. Last week, OHA Director Patrick Allen announced the county would be receiving an additional 500 doses of the vaccine from the state to make up for gaps in dose allocations compared to other counties across the state. Where are vaccines available? Curry Health Network is continuing to distribute
tion and actual real money will get us over the hump.” Brooks said elements regarding childcare will be especially helpful as students return to school and parents go back to work. “There are a number of different programs that impact small business and a number that impact childcare,” Merkley said. “This
is really a dramatic assist for the coming year.” One element Merkley pointed to was a change in the child tax credit. He said low-income families will receive a tax credit of $300 per month for up to three children, beginning in June. “For lower-income and middle-income, this is a huge bonus for the rest of the
COVID-19 vaccine doses to county residents in phases 1a and 1b, which includes health workers, educators and those over 65. The hospital network is keeping waitlists for anyone, in any group, interested in receiving a vaccine, online at www.curryhealthnetwork. com/education. Several pharmacies are administering vaccines separately, with doses received outside of county allocations. Each has its own policies, but is bound by the state’s guidance, meaning those who are currently eligible for vaccines can sign up for appointments. Bi-Mart pharmacies at some locations are administering vaccines. Vaccine appointments
can be made online at www. bimart.com/pharmacy/covid19-vaccine. Fred Meyer is administering vaccines at some locations. Appointments can be made online at www. fredmeyer.com/rx/covid-eligibility. Some Health Mart pharmacies, which have locations in Reedsport and Gold Beach, are administering vaccines. Appointments can be made online at www.healthmartcovidvaccine.com. CORRECTION: A headline and article on page A1 of the Friday, February 12, 2021 paper incorrectly listed the county’s virus-related death toll at the time. The death reported in that article was the county’s seventh.
year,” he said. While the COVID battle is not yet finished, Merkley said the end is coming. He pointed to an announcement by Biden on Thursday that all Americans should be able to receive a vaccination in May. If that plays out, Biden said the Fourth of July could be a real reason to celebrate this year. “That light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter and brighter,” Merkley said.
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Opinion & Letters
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Guest Opinion
Oregon should not tax stimulus checks Senator Dick Anderson Working families have gone through a lot over the last year. Many have had to deal with job loss, losing a loved one to COVID-19, and learning how to become a teacher for their kids or even grandkids like my wife Sue and I have had to do. The last thing we should be doing is adding to this uncertainty by allowing the state to tax the federal stimulus checks that a lot of people in Oregon received last year. I could not believe that the federal government would send a check meant to pay rent and/or mortgage, put food on the table or pay for babysitters, just to have the State of Oregon take some of it back in taxes. Back in May of 2020, the Legislative Revenue Office issued a report that estimated that 870,000 middle-class families could be sending around $300 from their stimulus check to the state government. I was shocked that the issue had not yet been corrected, this is why I introduced the Stimulus Check Protection Act, also known as Senate Bill 842. To me, it’s common sense that relief money, regardless of whether it was state or federal relief is meant to help Oregonians not to be taxed again. Oregonians deserve to keep all of this money in their respective communities, so they can support the local community. In a time when Oregon is seeing better than expected revenue because of federal bailouts, there is no need to be ‘nickel and diming’ Oregonians. The loophole in the tax code that taxed stimulus checks is expected to raise over $110 million. Massive federal packages have been sending billions to the state of Oregon, to turn around and tax Oregonians on top of that is just flat out wrong. It is no secret that our politics are more polarized than ever and bipartisanship is increasingly difficult. Yet, I have been encouraged by the amount of support this idea has received from other state and federal legislators. Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-Springfield) has expressed support for the concept of ensuring stimulus check dollars
Sen. Dick Anderson stay in the pockets of Oregonians. After I announced my intent to draft this fix, other legislative Democrats have voiced interest in solving the issue. Bipartisanship should find its way forward when we are helping people. Some will ask, “Why send me a reimbursement check when we could just exempt the stimulus money from taxation?” That is what I, along with a number of my other colleagues in the Legislature, would have preferred. But because of procedural rules, if passed, SB 842 will not go into effect until September. So, yes, when you file your taxes in the coming weeks, you will be sending part of your stimulus check to the state, unfortunately. But only temporarily, when SB 842 is passed, you will get a check in the mail around the end of September or October to make up the difference. I urge my Republican and Democrat colleagues alike to support this bill and show Ore- gonians that bipartisanship isn’t dead. We can work together and show our commitment to Oregonians. Senator Dick Anderson represents Senate District 5 in the Oregon Legislature. Senate District 5 is seven counties along the coast from Tillamook to Coos Bay. Senate Anderson’s legislative website is www. oregonlegislature.gov/anderson.
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An Idaho congressman aims to dump dams By Rocky Barker
Rep. Mike Simpson is a conservative Republican from Idaho whose concept of wildness in the 1990s was going into the rough at a golf course. He fought higher taxes and remains a strong advocate for gun and states rights. But he changed as he waged a 13-year campaign to protect the Boulder-White Cloud Mountains in central Idaho. He began hiking the area, finding it a place of God. “The streams, the lakes, the forests are His cathedral, and you don’t desecrate a cathedral, you preserve it,” he said in 2014. The next year Congress unanimously passed his bill to protect three areas of the White Clouds totaling 256,000 acres, enough to put him among the likes of wilderness icons Sen. Frank Church and former Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus. But he wasn’t through. In 2018, Simpson walked into the meadows of a stream in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Recreation Area. In the water he saw a three-foot female salmon that had survived an 870-mile trip to the Pacific Ocean and back. He came back to the meadow in 2019, where he watched a female salmon dig a redd, or nest, out of the gravel for her eggs. Her tail was beaten down to the flesh as hookjawed red males darted in and out, competing to spread their milt to impregnate the eggs. It’s the way it’s been done for thousands of generations. “These are the most incredible creatures I think that God has created,” Simpson said. “We shouldn’t mess with it.” Yet we have, and $17 billion in fixes later, salmon are still going extinct because of dams that block them from spawning. Simpson recounted the story at a
2019 conference in Boise. Listening were farmers who ship their grain on barges from Lewiston, Idaho; Nez Perce tribal leaders; and power producers who depend on the four Snake River dams that block salmon. But how to move the ball? Biologists for 20 years or more have said removing the four dams half of the eight between Idaho and the Pacific - was key. Simpson began the tedious process of meetings – 300 of them - with everyone involved in the salmon-dam conundrum. He asked: Could the four dams be destroyed, pulling salmon back from extinction? Could people depending on the dams be made whole? Simpson answered “yes” to both questions this February by unveiling his $33.5 billion bill: Power produced by the downed dams would be replaced, the electric grid throughout the Northwest upgraded, alternatives found for farmers shipping grain, and billions of dollars would go toward economic development. Simpson made sure there was something for everyone in the four states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. There were billions for improving water quality, and a shift in control over the dollars that pay for salmon conservation, from a federal agency to a panel convened by the states and Indian tribes. The bill would create the Lower Snake River National Recreation Area, replacing reservoirs with the rapids of a free-flowing 100-mile stretch of river. The price for salmon advocates would be a 35-year moratorium on litigation and a license extension of 35 years for other dams in the region. This is a high price, as conservation advances for salmon since the ‘90s have come about mostly through lawsuits. But the price is worth the risk. I
Rocky Barker watched the Elwha River’s dams come down in Western Washington in 2011, and saw how quickly the steelhead returned to their former abundance, along with salmon and even birds and other species. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has said he plans to carry President Biden’s “Build Back Better” infrastructure bill through the budget reconciliation process, to avoid a filibuster and require only Democratic votes to pass. Simpson wants his proposal to move with that bill. For now it’s in the hands of the region’s Democratic Senators: Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley of Oregon, Jon Tester of Montana, and especially Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray of Washington. One veto could kill the bill. But Simpson has convinced a powerful group he’s serious, and President Biden, if he’s serious about environmental justice, should get on board, too. Shannon Wheeler, chairman of the Nez Perce Tribe Executive Council, told me the absence of salmon for the last 65 years has left a void in the landscape and in the lives of the Nez Perce. Now, he said, “There is potential for a lot of healing with this legislation.”
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America made a mistake
What a mistake America. You elected the basement candidate that has no convictions on anything, and if he did, he can no longer articulate them. He signs what he’s told to sign and poorly reads what he’s told to read and takes no questions. Time to learn the lesson of one-party rule with a weak leader. Children are dying responding to the Biden’s open border invitation while reintroducing COVID to a city near you. No testing, no quarantine, no masks just bus them around the country...quickly. Get ready for the unending human tsunami. The CDC says children being smuggled across the border can be educated in open classrooms at full capacity but our teachers union says no. Liberals can get their hair cut, eat in fancy restaurants and hug their family, but not you. And Mr. Science, Dr. Fauci, says wear two masks until Christmas. Thank goodness Trump’s Warp Speed is such a massive success and is operating per plan. Biden just cancelled America’s Energy Independence. Children will go hungry as more of take-home pay must go to skyrocketing energy prices. Time to relearn what it’s like to be controlled by the Middle Eastern Mullahs. The leader of the so called ‘woman’s party’ just cancelled women’s sports by allowing trans men to dominate. All their yacking about equity, the sheer inequity in that action is appalling. Ya think suburban moms would like to change their vote? One-party control of Washington means partisan legislation that give
illegals stimulus checks, de-funds police, stops ICE from deporting felons, bails out poorly run states while they preach green energy to you from their private jets and energy guzzling mansions. Yes, a terrible mistake America, but you know what? Lessons can be relearned and mistakes can be corrected, the 2022 mid-terms are closer than you think.
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your commissioners provide greater visibility and accountability into the use of COVID relief funds before contemplating new or increased taxes. Source: House Government Oversight Committee, https://oversight.house.gov/sites/democrats. oversight.house.gov/files/State%20 and%20Local%20Allocation%20 Output%2003.08.21.xlsx Dave Johnston Gold Beach
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Drugs do hurt people
Under the American Rescue Plan Act (a.k.a. the 2021 COVID Relief Bill recently passed/signed into law), Curry County is to receive $4.45 million. This is in addition to Brookings getting $1.32 million, Gold Beach getting $470,000 and Port Orford’s $240,000. Your government leaders can spend the money pretty much any way they like, except for two things: It can’t go to fund pension plans, and it can’t be used to pay for tax cuts. But like all things government, there are loopholes. As example, if the county repairs roads with pandemic relief funds, it will free up money for other purposes — e.g., funding pensions. Front page of the Curry Pilot March 5 e-edition reports that the county is looking at implementing a sales tax, citing that “the county is looking at losing up to $1 million in revenue in the next fiscal year.” Curry County voters historically vote down tax increases and/or new taxes in part because there is no visibility or accountability for how these monies will actually be used. Please demand
I disagree with the Pilot’s Executive Editor David Rupkalvis. In his recent column, he twice stated that drug crimes hurt no one but the user. How can anyone not be aware that substance abuse devastates families, it leads to domestic violence and sometimes death. Mothers Against Drunk Drivers can enlighten you as to how DUI affects others. Any police officer knows that drug use is usually funded by other crimes such as robbery and theft. The victims of these crimes are affected. Street gang violence is often caused by drug trafficking. Innocent people sometimes are caught up in the violence. I do agree that the criminal justice system is broken and needs to be changed. More drug courts that focus on rehabilitation and education would be a start. Also, criminal defense attorneys should be required to take on a certain number of pro bono drug related cases. James Brock Brookings
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Proposal process opened March 11, 2021 and closes April 1, 2021at 5:00 pm. Published March 19 and 26, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T311636 --------------------------------------------IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL t NORTE 450 H Street Room 209 e Crescent City, CA 95531 4Evelyn Diane Petition of: Wiseman CASE NO. CVPT-21-1073
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Evelyn Diane You Wiseman hisfiled a petition with this court for a antdecree changing names as tofollows: eenPresent name: Evelyn Diane ng.Wiseman ity.to Proposed name: Olivia Hope antBlackwood nts /50THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter in 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 t 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 4- must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, h the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 14, 2021 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: ONE The address of the court is same as noted above.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INTERNET AUCTION ON MAY 14-17, 2021 OF TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES On January 26, 2021, I, Barbara M. Lopez, Del Norte County Tax Collector, was directed to conduct a public auction sale by the Board of Supervisors of Del Norte County, California. The tax defaulted properties listed below are subject to the tax collector’s power of sale and have been approved for sale by a resolution dated 01/26/2021 of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors. The sale will be conducted on the internet at www.bid4assets.com/DelNorte, beginning on Friday, May 14, 2021, at 8:00 AM PST, and ending on Monday, May 17, 2021, at the posted closing time, PST, as a public auction to the highest bidder for not less than the minimum bid as shown on this notice. Any parcel remaining may be reoffered at a reduced price, at www.bid4assets.com/DelNorte beginning, Friday June 18, and ending on Monday June 21, 2021, at the posted closing time. Any new parties of interest shall be notified in accordance with Revenue and Taxation Code section 3701. A computer workstation will be available to persons who need one at the Tax Collector’s Office, 981 H Street, Suite 150, Crescent City, CA, 95531 during regular business hours. The County and its employees are not liable for the failure of any electronic equipment that may prevent a person from participating in the sale. Due diligence research is incumbent on the bidder as all properties are sold as is. The winning bidder is legally obligated to purchase the property. Transfer taxes will be added to and collected with the purchase price. Only bids submitted via the Internet will be accepted. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.bid4assests.com/DelNorte by Monday, May 10, 2021. At the time of registration, bidders must submit a refundable deposit of $500.00 electronically at bid4assests.com/DelNorte. The deposit will be applied to the successful bidder’s purchase price. Full payment and deed information indicating how title should be vested is required by 5:00pm PST, Thursday May 20, 2021, three (3) business days after the sale closes. Terms of payment may include and are limited to EFT, wire transfers and cashier’s checks. The right of redemption will cease on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 5:00 PM PST and properties not redeemed will be offered for sale. If a parcel is not sold, the right of redemption will revive and continue up to the close of business on the last business day prior to the next scheduled tax sale. If the properties are sold, parties of interest as defined in California Revenue and Taxation Code section 4675, have a right to file a claim with the county for any excess proceeds from the sale. Excess proceeds are the amount of the highest bid in excess of the liens and costs of the sale that are required to be paid from the sale proceeds. Notice will be given to parties of interest, pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code section 3692(e) if excess proceeds result from the sale. Additional information may be obtained by visiting the Tax Collector’s website at www.co.del-norte.ca.us, by contacting the tax collector at 981 H Street, Suite 150, Crescent City, California or calling (707) 464-7283. ASSESSMENT NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION: The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the assessor’s office. The properties that are the subject of this notice are situated in Del Norte County, California, and are described as follows: Assessment # 103-042-011-000 105-150-016-000 105-150-024-000 106-031-022-000 106-112-033-000 107-042-009-000 107-062-010-000 107-251-003-000 108-301-008-000 108-320-008-000 110-080-017-000 110-080-021-000 110-090-022-000 110-210-060-000 110-282-037-000 110-360-002-000 115-072-036-000 115-264-008-000 115-280-025-000 116-051-006-000 116-104-002-000 116-202-035-000 117-020-053-000 117-041-002-000 117-041-010-000 117-110-005-000 117-142-002-000 117-142-004-000 117-146-002-000 118-030-023-000 118-080-013-000
Assessee Richards, Murray L. & Shirley A. Dewolf, William H. Pasley, Lillian M. 2011 Trust Hamre, James Scott Madden, Robert F. Botelho, Wayne Walter Estate of Gold, David A. Williams, Sean; Williams, Adrian Williams, Sean; Williams, Adrian Bicknell, Kathleen D. Harper Jean 2004 Trust; Harper, Jerry M. Lopez. Pedro R; Villaluazo, Ma Del Carmen De Lopez Lewis, Patricia Ann Cassidy, Raymond T. Estate Of Ray, Arthur B Estate Of Evans Family 2005 Trust Popham, Connie Sarratt, Margie Lee; Allen, Ashley Nicole Wendt, Marie D. Williams, Clifford A. & Diana M. Lighter, Ula A. Reed, John A. & Tina D. McNamara & Peepe Arcata Snider, David L. Estate of Thompson, Patty McNamara & Peepe Corporation Ngyuen, Tu Wheatley, Venus N. Heverly, Earl Water; Jones, Dennis L. Gould, Tonia Malone, Peter F. & Erin J.
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Assessment # 118-100-015-000 118-100-022-000 120-040-034-000 127-220-036-000 & 127-220-052-000 127-250-010-000 140-103-006-000 140-140-004-000 140-150-007-000 141-202-004-000 141-202-005-000 141-202-013-000 141-202-018-000 141-211-012-000 141-212-002-000 141-212-012-000 141-212-023-000 141-213-008-000 141-213-009-000 141-215-015-000 141-215-022-000 141-222-001-000 141-222-003-000
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Russ, Elaine Lanco Enterprises Inc Del Ponte, Harold Estate of Turner, Sherri; Turner, Tamara Hunsaker, La Nelle; Heaton, Olive H. Roberts, Paul/Charlotte Trust Melone, Daniel Estate of Ceccato, Domenick Mariano Burger, Dave Jerry/Sheryl Ann Trust; Repka, Garry Lewis, Ben & Marcelia Johnson, Ross L. & Kerry L. Alarcon, Albert P. Jr; Alarcon, Darla K. Adamich, Edward W. & Nell-Rae Lopez, Carlos M.; Gaduno, Maricela Kieswetter, Frances Samuels Family Trust 1989; Letson, Juanita J. Wheat Family Trust 1994 Wheat Family Trust 1994
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I certify under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Barbara M. Lopez, Del Norte County Tax Collector, State of California. Executed at Crescent City, Del Norte, CA on 3/15/2021, Published in the Triplicate on March 19, 26, and April 2, 2021. NOTICE OF SEALED BID SALE ON MAY 17, 2021 OF TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES On January 26, 2021, I, Barbara M. Lopez, Del Norte County Tax Collector, was directed to conduct a sealed bid sale by the Board of Supervisors of Del Norte County, California. The tax defaulted properties listed below are subject to the tax collector’s power of sell and have been approved for sale by a resolution, dated 01/26/2021, of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors. I will publicly open the sealed bids submitted and sell the properties at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 17, 2021 in Suite 150, at 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. Each property will be sold to the highest bidder among the qualified bidders for not less than the minimum bid as shown on this notice. Due diligence research is incumbent on the bidder as all properties are sold as is. The winning bidder is legally obligated to purchase the property. Transfer taxes will be added to and collected with the purchase price. The right of redemption will cease on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 5:00 PM, and properties not redeemed will be offered for sale. If the parcel is not sold, the right of redemption will revive and continue up to the close of business on the last business day prior to the commencement of the next scheduled tax sale. Any parcel remaining may be reoffered at a reduced price, at 10:00 AM on Monday July 19, 2021. The right of redemption will revive for any property purchased, if payment in full is not received by the close of business on the date specified by the tax collector. If the properties are sold, parties of interest as defined in California Revenue and Taxation Code section 4675, have a right to file a claim with the county for any excess proceeds from the sale. Excess proceeds are the amount of the highest bid in excess of the liens and costs of the sale that are required to be paid from the sale proceeds. Notice will be given to parties of interest, pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code section 3692(e), if excess proceeds result from the sale. Additional information may be obtained by visiting the Tax Collector’s website at www.co.del-norte.ca.us, by contacting the tax collector at 981 H Street, Suite 150, Crescent City, California or calling (707) 464-7283. ASSESSMENT NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION: The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the assessor’s office. The properties that are the subject of this notice are situated in Del Norte County, California, and are described as follows: Assessment # 106-111-047-000 112-038-002-000 112-102-007-000 112-114-003-000 115-142-007-000 115-251-010-000 115-253-018-000 115-254-010-000 115-254-011-000 115-255-011-000 115-280-020-000 115-280-022-000 141-140-006-000
Assessee Schlichting, Kathy J. Schado, Paul Trustee Ferrara, Nicolas Sr. Fugate, Kevin; Lopez, R. Blaine Fitzgerald, Dorene Jane; Hooper, D.W. Renae, James Bowers, Diane Enriquez, Luciano Federico Enriquez, Luciano Federico Jawed, Mohammad K. & Nargas Schlichting, Kathy J. Callaghan, Daniel T. Jackson, Robert Seeley
Minimum Bid $1,500 $2,000 $1,900 $2,500 $1,500 $4,200 $3,300 $1,600 $1,600 $1,900 $1,500 $2,000 $1,600
I certify under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Barbara M. Lopez, Del Norte County Tax Collector, State of California. Executed at Crescent City, Del Norte, CA on 3/15/2021, Published in the Triplicate on March 19, 26, and April 2, 2021.
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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE MINI STOR-IT 97992 Shopping Center Dr., Harbor, OR. 541-469-4420 On Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021, the contents of units owned by Angel Forester, Nichole Vasquez, Brandon Campbell and Marcia Huss will be sold to foreclose liens for non-payment of rent and any expenses of this sale pursuant to ORS 87.685. Call for viewing appointment 3/22-3/31 before 6:00 PM. Sealed bids may be submitted until 5:00 PM on 3/31/2021. Mini Stor-it reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Published March 19 and 26, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P311563 --------------------------------------------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 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
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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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Stumble & Relish 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 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 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
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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 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 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 KR. Olin, 0 SB #903547
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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 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
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Public Notices 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
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Public Notices 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 DecisionMaking 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
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NAME STATEMENT Kindred HospitalI d Rehabilitation Services this Ar The following person/s is/areany doing business as: this Kindred Hospital kno Rehabilitation Services mis 800 E. Washington Blvd. fine Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by:dol limited liability company Sig The registrant commenced to transact business under the Thi fictitious business name or Co names listed on: 11/3/2015 on: I declare that all information inAlis this statement is true and correct.Co A registrant who declares as trueCla any material matter pursuant toFile this section that the registrant Pub knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a202 fine not to exceed one thousandDe dollars ($1,000). Signed: Kindred Rehab Group FIC of California, LLC Joseph Landenwich, Manager NA F/V This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte CountyThe on: 2/17/2021 doi Alissia D. Northrup F/V County Clerk-Recorder 50 B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy Cre File No. 20210024 Publish: March 5, 12, 19, and 26,Thi tru 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T309975 The tran fict nam
The City of Crescent City is currently accepting applications for temporary appointment to the City Council. The temporary appointment will last until the general municipal election is held on November 1, 2022 to fill the remainder of the term (through November 2024). This vacancy will be appointed by the City Council. Applicants must reside within the city limits (Gov. Code § 349) and be 18 years of age or older, and a registered voter. The City Council is comprised of a five-person board and is the sole legislative body of the City. Crescent City is a general law city and adheres to a Council-Manager form of government. Council Members are expected to make potentially significant time commitments to both learning the job of Council Member as well as regular attendance at Council meetings and various boards and commissions. Regular City Council meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month via Zoom at 5:00 p.m., however, there are often special meetings and workshops scheduled. If you are interested in applying for the position of Council Member, please complete an application and supplemental questionnaire which can be picked up at City Hall, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, or on our website at www.crescentcity.org. Please call City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Patch at City Hall at 707-464-7483, ext. 223 for more information. All applications must be turned in to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. March 26, 2021, at City Hall. If you submit your application on the deadline, please place your application in an envelope addressed to the City Clerk and place it in the Water Department’s drop box located outside at 377 J Street. Approved applicants will be interviewed at a special meeting of the City Council on March 30, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Council may make a decision at the special meeting or may direct staff to place the matter on a future agenda for action.
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Wyden, colleagues introduce legislation to expand access to affordable internet Oregon’s U.S. Senator Ron Wyden recently introduced comprehensive broadband infrastructure legislation that would expand access to affordable high-speed internet for all Americans. “In my town halls across Oregon, I’ve seen first-hand how reliable broadband can lift up rural towns. And I’ve seen how rural and lower-income communities without first-class infrastructure are being left behind,” Wyden said. “Senator Klobuchar and Congressman Clyburn’s legislation is a strong package that would ensure all Americans can depend on broadband for critical access to work, education, healthcare and everything else. I’m also pleased they included an additional $6 billion for the Emergency Broadband Benefit I helped craft, to keep working Americans online.” The Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act will invest over $94 billion to build high-speed broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved communities to close the digital divide and ensure Americans have internet connectivity to learn and work from home, access
telehealth services, and stay connected to loved ones. The Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act was introduced by U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, D-S.C. Along with Wyden, the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act is cosponsored by Senators Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Ed Markey, D-Mass., Jacky Rosen, D-N.V., Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mark Warner, D-Va., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. In the House, Majority Whip Clyburn was joined by members of the House Rural Broadband Task Force. The Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act is endorsed by Public Knowledge, Free Press, National Consumer Law Center, New America Foundation’s Open Technology Institute, Consumer Reports, the Schools, Health, Libraries, and Broadband Coalition (SHLB), Common Cause, Benton Institute for Broadband and Society, Leadership Confer-
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ence, Access Now, Electronic Frontier Foundation, National Digital Inclusion Alliance, National Education Association, National Defense Industrial Association, Communications Workers of America, and North America’s Building Trades Union. “This pandemic has made clear that broadband is no longer nice-to-have, it’s need-to-have for everyone, everywhere,” said Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting FCC Chairwoman. “Kudos to the Rural Broadband Task Force for recognizing this fundamental truth and developing a plan to connect us all. Working together we can solve the digital divide and give everyone a fair shot at internet age success.” “The nation’s libraries – 117,000 strong – have long
been an essential strand in our country’s digital safety net,” said Julius C. Jefferson, Jr., President of the American Library Association. “Every day libraries see the repercussions of a persistent digital divide and provide millions of Americans not only access to the internet, but also help develop the skills to navigate increasingly sophisticated online services and resources. “The Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act tackles all sides of the digital divide: access, affordability, and adoption, and digital skills. The American Library Association looks forward to working with Rep. Clyburn and the Rural Broadband Task Force to move forward the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act.”
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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.
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• At 2:44 a.m., a dispute was reported in the 17500 block of Chinook Lane. • At 7:15 a.m., an animal complaint was received at Highway 101 and Theater. • At 9:13 a.m., a report of suspicious conditions was received on North Bank Chetco River Road. • At 11:40 a.m., a caller reported a criminal trespass in the 500 block of Hemlock Street. • At 12:15 p.m., a fire was
reported in the 16300 block of Grootendorst. • At 12:44 p.m., officers conducted a welfare check in the 16400 block of Lovell Lane. • At 12:51 p.m., a report of illegal camping was reported in the 1000 block of Chetco Avenue. Officers tagged a small bus for tow. • At 2:55 p.m., a hit-andrun accident was reported in the 16200 block of Highway 101.
• At 5:08 p.m., a report of suspicious conditions was received on West Harris Heights. • At 8:03 p.m., police conducted a welfare check in the 300 block of 5th Street. • At 8:51 p.m., a fight was reported in the 15200 block of Highway 101. • At 11:24 p.m., a caller reported having person items and loose change stolen from a vehicle in the 600 block of Chetco.
Thursday, March 11 • At 6:51 a.m., found property was turned into the Brookings Police Department. • At 2:42 p.m., police responded to the 800 block of Chetco Avenue after a caller reported receiving threats. • At 3:02 p.m., police formally trespassed a man from a business in the 800 block of Chetco Avenue. • At 4:55 p.m., officers conducted a welfare check on the railroad near the post office. • At 6:04 p.m., police responded to the 400 block of Fern Avenue after a caller reported a fight. • At 6:26 p.m., officers arrested a woman who tried to elude them after a routine traffic stop. • At 11:52 p.m., police responded to the 1100 block of Chetco Avenue after a caller reported loud noises from a large group of people.
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Friday, March 12 • At 1:09 a.m., police responded to the 1100 block of Fifield Street after receiving a report of a physical dispute. When officers arrived, the parties were separated, and no one wanted to press charges. • At 9:04 a.m., officers conducted a welfare check in the 1200 block of Moore Street. • At 10:30 a.m., police responded to the 1100 block of Chetco Avenue after a caller reported verbal threats between neighbors. • At 10:46 p.m., a caller reported a loose boxer in the 1000 block of Chetco. Officers were unable to locate the dog. • At 12:23 p.m., police responded to Pacific and Fern
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after a caller reported a physical dispute between parties. • At 1:01 p.m., police received a report of a possible kidnapping in the 600 block of Chetco. Officers determined there was no kidnapping. • At 1:08 p.m., police responded to Arnold Street and located a stolen trailer. They returned the trailer to its owner. • At 4:44 p.m., officers conducted a welfare check in the 900 block of Helen Lane. • At 5:09 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle in the 98000 block of Gerlach Lane after receiving a complaint regarding a fight. It was determined it was verbal only. • At 5:34 p.m., a traffic accident with injuries was reported on Thompson Road. • At 7:32 p.m., officers formally trespassed a transient man from the 900 block of Chetco Avenue. • At 10:27 p.m., police responded to the 300 block of Matot Street after a caller reported a suspicious vehicle on the street. Officers determined the driver of the vehicle was witing for a friend.
• At 7:07 p.m., police responded to the 1000 block of Chetco after a caller reported a vehicle break-in. • At 10:26 p.m., a traffic accident was reported on Highway 101 near Latitude 42.
Saturday, March 13 • At 4:34 a.m., police responded to the 1100 block of Chetco Avenue after a caller reported a man was yelling behind the location. Officers were unable to locate the man. • At 7:15 a.m., a caller reported his vehicle had been burglarized in the area of Pacific and Highway 101. • At 8:42 a.m., police responded to the 1100 block of Chetco after a caller reported a fight in progress. Police determined it was verbal only and no crime had been committed. • At 9:30 a.m., a caller reported a vehicle with both driver’s side doors open at Harris Beacfh State Park. • At 3 p.m., police responded to the 600 block of Old County Road and asked a transient man to collect his belongings and leave. • At 6:10 p.m., a disputein progress was reported in the 98000 block of West Benham Lane. • At 7:04 p.m., officers conducted a welfare check in the 200 block of Earl Street.
Monday, March 15 • At 5:08 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop at Chetco and Center and warned the driver for speeding. • At 11:43 a.m., an animal complaint was received at Chetco Point Park. • At 12:02 p.m., a disabled vehicle was reported on Highway 101 near North Bank. • At 1:19 p.m., a criminal trespass complaint was received in the 600 block of Hemlock. • At 2:24 p.m., a caller reported suspicious conditions in the 300 block of Spruce. • At 5:03 p.m., police responded to the 16000 block of Driftwood Lane after a caller reported disorderly conduct. • At 7:27 p.m., a theft was reported in the 98100 block of West Benham Lane. • At 8:15 p.m., police responded to the area across from Lucky Lane and warned a transient couple for misuse of 911. • At 9 p.m., a caller reported an assault in the 97800 block of Court Street.
Sunday, March 14 • At 12:19 a.m., police responded to the 400 block of Oak Street and talked to people in a car at the closed business. • At 5:15 a.m., police served a parole board warrant by citation in the 300 block of South Hazel. • At 10:40 a.m., a traffic accident was reported on West Ocean Drive. • At 12:18 p.m., a caller reported illegal camping in the 600 block of Old County Road. • At 5:36 p.m., a caller complained of loud music in the 96900 block of Hampton Road. The music was turned down when the officer requested. • At 7:06 p.m., a caller reported suspicious conditions in the 16200 block of Highway 101.
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Due to recent resignations, Curry County is seeking applicants from north (Coos County border to Sisters Rock), central (Sisters Rock to Burnt Hill Creek), and south (Burnt Hill Creek to the California border) county who would like to serve on the Curry County Parks and Recreation Advisory committee with terms expiring November 6, 2022. The Curry County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee acts as a referral agency to the Curry County Board of Commissioners, other Curry County boards, commissions and committees and county administration and departments with respect
to all matters pertaining to park properties and recreation activities. The duties include the study and recommendation of present and future overall park needs; short-term and long-range planning for parks needs and uses, including identifying and prioritizing acquisition, development and decommissioning of parks lands and recreation programs; inventorying and categorizing classes of county parks to evaluate level of service for county citizens; advise during creation, revision and amendment of county parks master plan as segment of county comprehensive pan; review and advise on
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letting it go or express how I really feel? -- GRIEVING SON IN THE WEST
CRUELTIES OF THE PAST LINGER IN RELATIONSHIP WITH STEPMOM DEAR ABBY: For more than four decades, my stepmother, “Vera,” and I never got along. We tolerated each other for the sake of my father, who has now passed away. I’m a 60-year-old male reader and unsure how to respond to some recent statements she has been making. For the record, I and many others always found Vera to be extremely self-absorbed and lacking in empathy. She often treated my father unkindly, bordering on abusive before and during his slow decline with dementia, even though she never had to provide any hands-on care. Yes, I know it’s hard to always be patient in these cases, but Dad
Monday, March 8 • At 7:21 a.m., deputies responded to the Chevron after a report of criminal trespass was received. • At 7:51 a.m., an animal complaint was received in the 97900 block of Holly. • At 11:03 a.m., a caller reported suspicious conditions in the 42700 block of Myrtle. • At 12:29 p.m., deputies conducted a welfare check in the 93600 block of County Shop. • At 7:54 p.m., deputies conducted a welfare check at Ocean Suites. • At 8:07 p.m., a caller reported suspicious conditions in the 16100 block of Highway 101. • At 9:15 p.m., deputies responded to the 93400 block of Wedderburn Loop after a caller reported an assault. Tuesday, March 9 • At 11:39 a.m., a caller reported suspicious conditions in the 16400 block of Nelson. • At 11:57 a.m., deputies received a complaint of telephone harassment in the 34400 block of Cedar Valley. • At 12:32 p.m., a suspicious conditions complaint was received in the 95800 block of Cape. • At 3:50 p.m., a traffic accident was reported in the 96900 block of Floras Creek. • At 3:54 p.m., deputies served a warrant and arrested a 52-year-old man in Trinity County. • At 4:56 p.m., a hit-andrun accident was reported in
was never “difficult” or violent -just forgetful. I call and visit Vera (who is now 87) occasionally, out of a sense of duty. A few times she has mentioned the unkind things she said or did to my father, not expressing remorse but possibly feeling some guilt. Thus far, I have ignored these remarks, though I want to let her know I felt sad and angry about how she acted and could never live with myself if I’d treated my seriously ill spouse that way. Should I keep
DEAR SON: The next time Vera mentions the unkind things she said or did to your dad, feel free to speak up and let her know that not only did you notice but also how you feel about it. Frankly, it is admirable that you check in on the woman at all considering how you felt about each other all those years. I don’t think most people would do as much as you have done under similar circumstances. DEAR ABBY: I have two wonderful grandparents I love very much. They are the most important people in my life, and I always think about them when planning anything in my life because I want to make them happy.
The problem is I want to go to college out of state and pursue a career that isn’t possible in the city or state they live in. They want me to live with them in a city I can’t be happy in because of this. How do I tell them I can’t see myself staying there for the rest of my life? I know they won’t be happy hearing it, but I don’t want to disappoint them or make them think I don’t love them anymore by leaving. Please help. I don’t know what to do or what path in life to take. -- AT A CROSSROADS IN TEXAS DEAR AT A CROSSROADS: You ARE at a crossroads. You’re standing in the intersection of adolescence and adulthood. You deserve the chance to fulfill your dreams, so it’s time for an adult conversation with your grandparents. Explain that you love them and don’t want to dis-
appoint them, and outline what your plans are regarding your education and your career. While they may be disappointed, if they love you as much as you love them, they won’t stand in your way. 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. Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets: “Abby’s Favorite Recipes” and “More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $16 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447.
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the 97800 block of Harbor View. • At 6:04 p.m., a report of suspicious conditions was received at Meyers Creek. • At 6:17 p.m., deputies conducted a welfare check at the Cape Blanco Gun Club. • At 9:22 p.m., deputies arrested a 45-year-old man on an outstanding warrant.
Wednesday, March 10 • At 1:22 a.m., a report of suspicious conditions was received at the Port of Brookings. • At 3:55 a.m., a caller reported receiving threats in the 94300 block of Wedderburn Loop. • At 9:14 a.m., deputies investigated a report of child abuse at South Fork Chetco. • At 9:46 a.m., deputies conducted a welfare check in the 27700 block of Highway 101. • At 11:51 a.m., an animal complaint was received in the 99500 block of Winchuck River Road. • At 11:53 a.m., deputies responded to the North Jetty in Gold Beach after a caller reported an assault. • At 12:41 p.m., a fire was reported in the Honey Bear Campground. • At 2:55 p.m., a hit-andrun accident was reported at Chevron. • At 3:33 p.m., deputies conducted a welfare check in the 16400 block of Lovell Lane. • At 6:21 p.m., deputies responded to the 94300 block
of Wedderburn Loop after a caller reported a case of menacing. • At 9:51 p.m., deputies conducted a welfare check at the Lobster Creek Bridge.
Thursday, March 11 • At 9:22 a.m., deputies investigated an illegal parking complaint on Kings Way. • At 12:18 p.m., a caller reported suspicious conditions on Kissing Rock. • At 1:36 p.m., deputies responded to the Port of Brookings after a caller reported an unlawful vehicle entry. • At 1:43 p.m., a disabled vehicle was reported at the south end of Nesika. • At 2:16 p.m., a caller reported suspicious conditions in the 34400 block of Ophir. • At 6:44 p.m., deputies received a criminal mischief complaint in the 99300 block of South Bank Chetco River. • At 7:01 p.m., a complaint of suspicious conditions was received in the 94400 block of B.
• At 8:26 p.m., a disabled vehicle was reported on the Rogue Hills Overpass.
Friday, March 12 • At 7:40 a.m., a report of criminal trespass was received in the 94400 block of Fourth. • At 7:56 a.m., deputies conducted a welfare check in the 18200 block of Taylor Creek Road. • At 8:04 a.m., deputies conducted a welfare check at the mouth of the Rogue River. • At 10:01 a.m., deputies received a report of suspicious conditions in Curry County. • At 12:32 p.m., a fraud reported was received in the 16500 block of English. • At 12:44 p.m., a hit-andrun accident was reported in the 97900 block of Shopping Center. • At 1:22 p.m., deputies responded to the 15200 block of Highway 101 after a caller reported a burglary. • At 1:35 p.m., deputies
conducted a welfare check in the 94300 block of Wedderburn Loop. • At 3:54 p.m., a caller reported an assault in the 93300 block of Elk River Road, and deputies arrested a 65-year-old man. • At 5:37 p.m., a traffic accident was reported on Thompson Road. • At 11:49 p.m., deputies responded to the 33200 block of Cedar Valley after a caller reported a criminal trespass.
• At 1:12 p.m., an auto accident with injuries was reported on northbound Pistol Road. • At 6:11 p.m., deputies responded to the 98000 block of West Benham after a caller reported a disturbance. • At 9:50 p.m., a report of suspicious conditions was reported in the area of Morrison and Ocean View. • At 11:21 p.m., a disturbance was reported at Harbor Port.
Saturday, March 13 • At 3:39 a.m., deputies received a suspicious conditions report in the 16500 block of Foster. • At 8:37 a.m., a hit-andrun accident was reported in the 94000 block of Wedderburn Loop. • At 9:35 a.m., a caller reported as criminal trespass in the 16200 block of Highway 101. • At 1:09 p.m., deputies arrested a 58-year-old man for disorderly conduct two miles up Euchre Creek.
Sunday, March 14 • At 9:58 a.m., a caller reported suspicious conditions in the 16400 block of Lower Harbor. • At 11:47 a.m., deputies conducted a welfare check at the east end of the North Bank Rogue River. • At 3 p.m., a caller reported a noise complaint in the 96900 block of Hampton. • At 4:30 p.m., deputies responded to the 94400 block of Gun Club after a caller reported a criminal trespass. • At 6:33 p.m., a caller re-
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Council releases alternatives for 2021 salmon fisheries The Pacific Fishery Management Council has adopted three alternatives for 2021 ocean salmon fisheries off Washington, Oregon and California for public review. The council will make a final decision on salmon seasons at its meeting on April 6-9 and 12-15. Detailed information about season starting dates, areas open and catch limits for the three alternatives are available on the council’s website at www. pcouncil.org. Forecasts for many Chinook and coho stocks have improved over last year; however, the council is constrained by requirements to conserve Fraser River (Canada) Washington coastal and Puget Sound natural coho runs, lower Columbia River natural tule fall Chinook and Klamath River fall Chinook. “Meeting our conservation and management objectives continues to be the highest priority for the council,” said council Executive Director Chuck Tracy. “Balancing those objectives while providing meaningful commercial and recreational seasons remains a challenge in 2021.” Council Chair Marc Gorelnik said, “the council is considering the needs of southern resident killer whales as part of its deliberations. We
are also considering the need to rebuild some Chinook and coho stocks that have been designated as overfished.”
Washington and Northern Oregon (north of Cape Falcon) Fisheries north of Cape Falcon (in northern Oregon) are limited by the need to constrain catch of lower Columbia River natural tule Chinook and Washington coast coho stocks of concern. Additionally, three coho salmon stocks remain categorized as “overfished” (Queets River, Strait of Juan de Fuca) or “not overfished/ rebuilding” (Snohomish), which is also a concern when structuring 2021 fisheries. Tribal ocean fisheries north of Cape Falcon Tribal negotiations are underway, but at this time the Chinook and coho quotas for tribal ocean fishery alternatives range from 0 to 50,000 for Chinook salmon (compared to 35,000 in 2020), and from 0 to 35,000 coho (compared to 16,500 coho in 2020). Under the range of alternatives, seasons open May 1 and continue through September 15.
Commercial season alternatives For the non-Indian ocean
commercial fishery North of Cape Falcon, there are two alternatives with traditional seasons between May and September. Chinook quotas for all areas and times range from 25,000 to 32,000, compared to 27,460 in 2020. Coho quotas range from 4,800 to 14,400 marked coho, compared to 2,000 in 2020. The third alternative has the season closed in this area.
Sport season alternatives For the ocean sport fishery north of Cape Falcon, there are two alternatives with Chinook recreational quotas ranging from 25,000 to 28,000, compared to 26,360 in 2020. For coho, recreational quotas range from 75,200 to 95,600 marked coho, compared to 26,500 in 2020. Starting dates range from June 14 to June 19, and in both alternatives recreational fisheries are scheduled to run through September. Chinook retention is allowed throughout the proposed seasons, but coho retention is limited in some of the alternatives. The third alternative has the season closed in this area.
Oregon (south of Cape Falcon) and California Fisheries south of Cape
Falcon are limited mainly by the low abundance forecast for Klamath River fall Chinook. Klamath River and Sacramento River fall Chinook contribute significantly to ocean harvest, and Klamath River fall Chinook are categorized as overfished. This year’s management alternatives are designed to provide fishing opportunity for the more abundant Sacramento River fall Chinook while reducing fishing impacts on Klamath River fall Chinook.
Commercial season alternatives Commercial season alternatives south of Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain are open either beginning in late March or May through October, with closed periods in most months. A limited incidental hatchery coho season is also being considered. The commercial alternatives in the Oregon Klamath Management Zone provide a range of Chinook only season alternatives opening from late March through May and include quotas in June and July in two alternatives. All alternatives have the California Klamath Management Zone closed for the season. Commercial seasons south
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of the California Klamath Management Zone vary considerably between the alternatives and management areas (Fort Bragg, San Francisco and Monterey), but in general provide similar or reduced levels of opportunity compared to last year.
Sport season alternatives Chinook fishing in the Tillamook, Newport and Coos Bay areas all open March 15, with alternative 1 running continuously through October 31, similar to the 2020 season. Alternative 2 and 3 have varied closures to Chinook retention during August. Oregon ocean recreational alternatives include mark-selective coho fishing seasons starting in early to late June and running through most of August south of Cape Falcon, with intermittent Chinook non-retention periods in specific areas. Quotas range from 110,000 to 120,000 marked coho (compared to 22,000 in 2020). In addition, non-mark-selective fisheries are proposed in all alternatives for the area between Cape Falcon and Humbug Mountain starting in September, with quotas ranging from 11,000 to 14,000 coho (compared to 3,000 in 2020). The range of alternatives include proposed fisheries for the Klamath Management Zone in both California and Oregon with the majority of the fishing opportunity occurring June through August in Oregon and during July in California. California ocean recreational alternatives for the Fort Bragg and San Francisco areas have reduced opportunity compared to 2020, whereas alternatives for the Monterey area have similar or increased opportu-
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Management Objectives for Southern Resident Killer Whales The council has worked collaboratively with National Marine Fisheries Service to understand the effects of Council-area fisheries on southern resident killer whales, which are listed as endangered. Based in part on information provided by the council’s ad-hoc Southern Resident Killer Whale Workgroup, NMFS provided guidance on the structure of the 2021 salmon fisheries to address the needs of the whales while providing salmon harvest opportunities. Chinook abundance is well above the level that would require additional fishery restrictions.
Management Process The council has scheduled one public hearing for each coastal state to hear comments on the alternatives. The hearings will occur online and are scheduled for Tuesday, March 23, (Washington and California) and Wednesday, March 24, (Oregon). The public will also be able to comment on the alternatives during the April council meeting. Materials and instructions for joining online council meetings and hearings will be posted to the council website. The council will consult with scientists, hear public comment, revise preliminary decisions and choose a final alternative at its meeting via webinar April 6-9, and 12-15. The council will forward its final season recommendations to NMFS for its approval and implementation no later than May 16.
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DeFazio named second-most effective lawmaker in 116th Congress Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR04) was recently named the second-most effective lawmaker of the 116th Congress by the non-partisan Center for Effective Lawmaking. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have made it a priority to write and introduce commonsense legislation that works for all Oregonians,” said DeFazio. “I’m proud that my efforts to craft, and pass, bipartisan legislation has been recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking, and I will continue to work in Congress to provide real solutions for southwest Oregon.” As chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, DeFazio was instrumental in shepherding into law 29 measures considered by the committee in the 116th Congress. DeFazio sponsored 48 bills, ranging from
ensuring members of the Coast Guard are paid during government shutdowns to earthquake preparedness to comprehensive aircraft safety certification. Ten of his bills passed the House and several other bills included language authored by DeFazio. Notably, legislation to clarify antitrust laws governing health insurance companies, helping to stem price-gouging of consumers, was signed into law by President Trump. In their report, the Center for Effective Legislating noted that DeFazio was “… highly effective even when in the minority party in the previous Congress.” In the 115th Congress, DeFazio ranked third in effectiveness among all Democratic representatives. DeFazio is on track to remain in the top 10 effective member ranking in the
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in the study published in the journal Conservation Science and Practice. The most critical issues to their recovery are pollution, vessel disturbance and prey availability. The decline of orcas spurred Washington governor Jay Inslee to create a task force in 2018 to develop recommendations for orca recovery. From July 2018 through May 2019, the governor’s office received more than 17,000 public comments regarding orca conservation. The large volume of public comments was in part due to several high-profile orca deaths in that region during that time, including a newborn calf that died and was carried by its mother for 17 days. The Oregon State study, led by Hailey Kehoe-Thommen, an undergraduate Honors College student who has since graduated, used an emotion lexicon that categorizes 14,000 words into eight basic emotions: joy, trust, fear, surprise, sadness, anticipation, anger and disgust. The researchers worked with a separate team at the Center for Applied Systems & Software at Oregon State to develop a computer program that merged that lexicon with the words from the 17,000 public comments the orca task force received. The computer program found words associated with trust in 22% of the comments, the most common of any of the eight emotion categories. Findings in the remaining categories were as follows: anticipation (18%), fear (15%), joy (11%), sadness (11%), surprise (8%), anger (8%) and disgust (7%). Trust was most associated with words such as save, food and governor; anticipation with time, immediately
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Ready Schools, Safe Learners guidance updated to align with governor’s executive order After completing the review of guidance and metrics directed by Governor Kate Brown, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education are releasing an update to the Ready Schools, Safe Learners guidance, including updated metrics that require schools to offer in-person instruction with options for families that want to continue with Comprehensive Distance Learning. The guidance follows Brown’s recent Executive Order 21-06, requiring all Oregon public schools to offer access to fully on-site or hybrid instructional models by the weeks of March 29 for elementary grades, and April 19 for secondary grades. Key changes • Simplifies the metrics table and makes clear that hybrid or on-site instruction is the primary instruction-
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Bruins place third in Bandon Cross Country Challenge By JOHN GUNTHER The Pilot
Brookings-Harbor’s cross country team competed in the Bandon Fugate Farms XC Challenge last week at a cranberry farm south of Bandon. Everest Abblitt led the Bruins, finishing fourth in their race in 19 minutes and 42 seconds. The Bruins finished third behind Marshfield and Glide in the team race. Marshfield’s Jacob Calvert won the title in 17:58. Brookings-Harbor’s Branko Briggs was seventh (20:03), Dane Steendahl 12th (21:46), Colby Nelson 14th ((22:27), Nicholas Varitek 21st (27:59) and Kyan Myers 24th (31:15). It was the season opener for the Bruins, who will host their own invitational on Saturday, starting at 11 a.m.
Volleyball After losing their first two matches of the season, the Bruins now have four wins in a row, two over Gold Beach and two in Far West League play, over Douglas and St. Mary’s. Shelby Jirsa had 17 kills, 16 assists and 20 digs in the win over the Crusaders. Cameron Crosby had 12 assists, 12 digs and three aces.
Girls Soccer Brookings-Harbor stayed unbeaten in the league soccer season, settling for a 0-0 tie with host Cascade Christian
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Brookings-Harbor runner Branko Briggs, left, competes with Glide’s Dyland Davis at the Fugate Cross Country meet. Below, Everest Abblitt finishes up his run during the meet. on Monday in Medford. The Bruins were 3-0-1 heading into a match at South Umpqua on Wednesday.
Boys Soccer Brookings-Harbor was 3-0 on the season before a Tuesday match at South Umpqua. The Bruins won their lone
match last week, blanking Sutherlin 8-0. Bryan Valdovinos had a pair of goals, both assisted by Fabian Villa, who had three assists and a goal of his own in the match. Uriel Cortes, Rylan Bruce, Austin Dietrich, Josh Serna and Dylan Hodge also scored
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Football Brookings-Harbor lost its second game of the season Friday, falling at Sutherlin 15-6. The Bruins face St. Mary’s this week in a game that will be played Friday at Phoenix High School.
Wyden sponsors bill to tackle homework gap, provide wi-fi on school buses U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said this week he is co-sponsoring legislation that would provide E-Rate support for school bus wi-fi to help close the homework gap while students travel on their daily school bus routes in Oregon and nationwide. “Oregon students in rural and tribal communities taking long bus rides to and from school need wi-fi during those long stretches to keep up with daily assignments and tackle homework,” Wyden said. “All students regardless of their zip code should have solid internet access, and this legislation would lay the foundation for a reliable bridge to end
the digital divide for young Oregonians.” Wyden’s co-sponsorship of the E-Rate Support for School Bus Wi-Fi Act is part of his agenda to expand broadband access and make high-speed internet affordable across Oregon, including his introduction of the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act that includes an additional $6 billion for the Emergency Broadband Benefit he helped craft in the second COVID relief package. That broadband provision had $3.2 billion to keep working families connected to the internet by providing a $50-a-month emergency
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broadband benefit for anyone laid off or furloughed during the pandemic. The bipartisan E-Rate Support for School Bus Wi-Fi Act would expand eligibility for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) E-Rate program to reimburse schools that equip school buses with Wi-Fi technology. According to the FCC, one in three households lacks broadband access, and a December study estimated that nearly 17 million students are stuck in the homework gap without internet access at home to complete their school assignments. In addition to Wyden, other co-sponsors of the bill introduced by U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.). The bill is endorsed by the National Education Association, Competitive Carriers Association, Free Press, Public Knowledge, School Superintendents Association, Association of Educational Service Agencies, Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, National Rural Education Association, National Rural Education Advocacy Consortium and the State Educational Technology Directors Association. “Ensuring that all students have off-campus access to broadband for learning requires a range of creative strategies,” said Julia Fallon, executive director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association. “Wi-Fi equipped buses are an emerging solution that meets this critical need. The State Educational Technology Directors Association is pleased to endorse the E-Rate Support for School Bus WiFi Act, which will empower students to continue learning during their commutes to and from home, regardless of where a student lives.”