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Suspect arrested in deputy’s murder on Friday night, the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. “We work pretty close with Brookings (Ore.) PD and the Curry County Sheriff’s office because they are so close as our neighbors to the North,” Steven said. “We help them out and they help us out.” The manhunt for Walter – who legally changed his name to Edward Patrick Davies in July – began in Crescent City on Thursday morning. The arrest came on Friday after the department shared a wanted poster and images of the 54-year-old suspect to social media. Steven confirmed Walter is currently being held in Del Norte County Jail and is expected to be arraigned on Tuesday (Oct. 17). Esmaeel was a familiar face in local law enforcement circles as a courthouse bailiff. Prior, she worked as an animal trainer on film sets for decades before making the change to law enforcement in 2021, SF Gate reported. York posted a message on his Instagram account on Oct. 13, informing his followers of his mother’s death.

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CRESCENT CITY – The story ran from New York City to Hollywood. Social media burned with condolences from the television and acting community expressing sadness and support for Marty York, who played “Yeah-Yeah” in the movie “Sandlot.” To that world, Deanna Esmaeel was the mother of a friend and fellow actor. To the Northern California law enforcement community and citizens of Crescent City, the Del Norte County Sheriff’s deputy was a friend, a colleague, a valued member of a community suffering a great loss. Esmaeel was found dead in her home on North Bank Road Thursday (Oct.12) morning. Her estranged boyfriend Daniel James Walter was suspected in the murder. “We’re all pretty devastated. We lost a member of the family,” Del Norte County Sheriff’s Deputy and media relations ofﬁcer Bill Steven said. “I don’t know the exact date, but it’s been a long, long time since we lost one of our ofﬁcers.” Walter, the prime suspect in the murder, was eventually captured in Curry County, Oregon,

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Marty York, right, posted this photo on social media when he announced that his mom, Deanna Esmaeel, had been murdered in her home in Crescent City.

From Crescent City to Ukraine and back Harbor School Resource Ofﬁcer Daniel Sanders holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations, with a concentration in NATO-Russia affairs and Eastern Europe. His ability to speak both Ukrainian and Russian led to a two-year English language teaching job in Khmelnytsky when his tour of duty was up. “I would say I might have more friends in the Ukraine than I do here,” said Sanders, who

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CRESCENT CITY – His connection to both the Ukraine and Crescent City is both emotional and mental, maybe even a little spiritual bond, having spent time in both places trying to improve the quality of life for people around the globe. His personal journey has followed the path from Albuquerque, N.M. to Crescent City to serving as a Maritime Enforcement Specialist during a ﬁve-year stint U.S. Coast Guard to Khmelnytsky, Ukraine and back again to Northern California where he and his K9 partner Sgt. Kostya serve in the police department’s K9 unit.

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Crescent City K9 officer Daniel Sanders named his partner Sgt. Kostya after a fallen friend that gave the ultimate sacrifice in the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.

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CRESCENT CITY – The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors authorized sending a representative to the November Pacific Fishery Management Council meeting to present the county’s position on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s nearshore groundfish fishery closure in the northern management area. In addition, the Board of Supervisors authorized chairman Darrin Short to sign a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and another letter of objection to the California Department of Fish and

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Fishing is not only vital to many local men and women who make their living catching fish, it is also a key component to tourism in Del Norte County.

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Crescent City votes to support ﬁshery to go forward in 2024. The letter argues that preventing the 2024 season to go forward would create a ripple effect that would decimate hotel tax and sales tax revenues. “We’re asking them to look at different options for different species of ﬁsh versus blanket

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CRESCENT CITY – The Crescent City Council will join growing support by submitting a letter urging the Paciﬁc Fisheries Management Council to allow the nearshore groundﬁsh season

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closure on all ﬁshing,” Crescent City Manager Eric Wier said. “This decision by (California Department of Fish and Wildlife) caught everyone completely by surprise. You could keep any one of a number of these ﬁsh up until a week before the closure. “They gave everyone one

CRESCENT CITY - The Crescent City Harbor District secured a $1.35 million Federal Emergency Management Agency grant for disaster preparedness The development is the result of an application submitted in 2022 as part of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. It is a pivotal grant that will finance the development of mitigation strategies and the implementation of defenses against future tsunamis and sea level rise. “We’ve always emphasized that the best way to honor our past is to ensure a safer future,” CEO/Harbormaster Tim Petrick said. “With this grant, we are doing just that, ensuring that the tragedies of yesterday do not define our tomorrows.” The dedicated efforts will amplify the impact of grant funding, President of the Board of Harbor Commissioners Wes White said. “The additional grant funds we’ve secured recently are a testament to the Harbor’s progress,” he said. “This grant signifies a crucial step forward, ensuring the Harbor remains resilient against natural calamities.” The Harbor District recognizes the importance of such investments, White said. Many in the community still recall the haunting events of

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Groundfish Fishery from Mendocino to the Oregon border. • August 21 - CDFW determined the quota of approximately 2,000 pounds of Quillback had exceeded 130 percent, hence ordered a complete closure directive immediately. The vote to shut down ocean fishing was 7-6, with two abstentions. The balance of the fishing season is now declared over. • September 1 - CDFW extends the closure to the Central Management Area south of Mendocino. The ban extends from the shoreline to a depth of 50 fathoms or 300 feet. The closure of ocean fishing will be an economic disaster for Crescent City and up and down the California coast, starting in May, 2024, according to a local fishing group consisting of Harry Adams, Steve Huber, Andrea Spahn and Chris Hegness. The group called for letters of support to persuade Pacific Fisheries to amend its recommendations to CDFW. The council meets again in Garden Grove, November 1-8. The fishermen group plans to pool its personal funds to send a representative to that meeting. It has yet to be decided which supervisor will represent the county at the meeting to persuade Pacific Fisheries, Short said. But plans are to send either Howard or Supervisor Joey Borges to represent Del Norte County. In its letter to Gov. Newsom, the Board of Supervisors highlighted, “… As a rural coastal community, many residents

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Wildlife. “We came in late to the game. The board and the entire state of California was caught off guard with this decision,” Supervisor Chris Howard said in reference to the Aug. 21 directive banning Quillback retention from Mendocino to the Oregon border. The order was later updated to full closure for the remainder of the year. “(California Department of Fish and Wildlife) has bad models and bad data. The full closure not only affected recreational fishing, but commercial fisheries. In doing so, it shut down the entire state. We thought the salmon closure was bad, but he groundfish industry in the state of California in particular is quite a bit larger.” Howard said he does not believe the task at hand is an uphill battle, because there are a number of supporters in both the government and the private sector in agreement with the county’s opinion. “I’ve never seen 100 percent closure to restrict fishing in the 28 years I’ve been here,” he said. “There is a willingness to amend the change. “It’s too late to impact our season. The decision has been made and there is no signs of reopening. So, we’ve lost the remainder of this year.” The chronology of what happened: • August 7 - CDFW sent out a bulletin closing all Quillback Rockfish retention in the Nearshore

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of Del Norte County are reliant on the local marine fishery for their livelihood such as charter boat owners, fishing supply stores, and seafood restaurants,” according to the draft. “Sport ocean fishing is a major attractant for visitors to our community and many sectors of our economy rely on this tourism such as grocery stores, gas stations, motels, RV parks, restaurants, etc. The effect on the individual fisher people and small business owners has been and will continue to be devastating, particularly when coupled with the concomitant 2023 commercial and sport salmon season closure, as well as our community’s recovery from this summer’s 94,693-acre Smith River Complex Fires.” The letter to the governor outlined an estimated $450 million loss to the California salmon fishery is a drop in the bucket compared to the state’s commercial and recreational groundfish fishery, with a nearly $200 million in ex-vessel value in 2018 and overall commercial and recreational fishing activity which is responsible for $25 billion in economic activity and the creation of 142,000 jobs in California. In its letter to California Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Charlton Bonham, Del Norte County expressed dismay with recent decisions by CDFW to close the 2023 nearshore rockfish season in marine waters off the Del Norte County coast. “… It is our basic position that CDFW’s decision to close the nearshore groundfish fishery points to a failed system of modeling and data collection, which will not be able to accurately determine the status of many nearshore species in State waters without significant investment by the Department,” as stated in the letter. “… In our view, it would have been more prudent for CDFW to isolate the nearshore closure strictly to the quillback rockfish if that was the intended focus of the measures taken. We wish to propose that CDFW, at a minimum, institute a zero-retention policy for the 2024 season for quillback but allow other non-threated rockfish to be pursued.” The Pacific Fishery Management Council manages fisheries for approximately 119 species of salmon, groundfish, coastal pelagic species (sardines, anchovies, and mackerel), and highly migratory species (tunas, sharks, and swordfish) on the West Coast. It is one of eight regional fishery management councils established by Congress in 1976. The city council in Crescent City also voted to send a letter opposing the fishery closure.

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DEL NORTE COMMUNITY CALENDAR Submissions for events can be sent by email to: triplicateofﬁcemgr@countrymedia.net. The deadline for submission is 4:30 pm Monday, the week prior to publication. Daily: 50’s – 70’s European sports car club membership drive. Do you own a 1950’s - 1970’s style European sports car? Come and join our local car club! We hail from Del Norte and Curry Counties. We do all things concerning vintage European cars. So, join the entourage! If interested contact Chuck at the Del Norte Triplicate 707-460-6726. Crescent City Art featured artists of the month, Pat Kelley Member art exhibits include spray paint artist Spencer Bishop at the Del Norte County Library, watercolor artist Pauline Lodolini at the Smith River Library, and an exhibit of various artists at the Sutter Coast Hospital Infusion Center and in the Main Hall at Sutter Coast Hospital. For more information, call 707-460-1414.

Places presents Jonnel Covault 2nd floor mezzanine of the CEC Airport, 1650 Dale Rupert Rd: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm Featuring Jonnel’s expert artistic works, the exhibit is free to view. For more information, visit dnaca.net. Crescent Harbor Art Gallery featured artist Mary Saile 140 Marine Way: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, Tuesday – Saturday Mary enjoys exploring acrylic paint pouring techniques, including the creation of her own unique beach style and jellyfish series. For more information call 707-464-9133 or visit crescentharborgallery.com. Photography of Bob Mize Gallery of Arts & Culture, 175 H Street: Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. Bob is a local artist who celebrates the Western United States in his images, which are widely collected. His subjects include flora, fauna, and landscapes. For further information call (707) 4644745.

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“Most of our sport fishermen have smaller boats that are not designed to handle the conditions this far offshore,” the city’s letter states. “Thus, fishing past the 50-fathom boundary is not a realistic or safe alternative for local sport fishermen.” At its September meeting in Spokane, Wash., the PFMC let a California Department of Fish and Wildlife decision to close the nearshore groundfish season to protect the quillback rockfish from being overfished stand. The department’s closure of the nearshore groundfish fish-

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March 28, 1964 when a succession of ﬁve tsunamis devastated Crescent City, resulting in the loss of 11 lives, injuring 24, and obliterating 29 city blocks. This grant is a proactive step to ensure history does not repeat itself, Petrick said. The ﬁrst phases of the grant will fund engineering assessments that identify and prioritize potential mitigation projects, followed by detailed planning, design work, and environmental compliance for the highest rated projects. “We also want to highlight the support received

Monday, October 30 Women’s Wellness Talking Circle Online: 7:00 pm For more information and to participate Contact info@lutea.org or 530-4194827. Friday and Saturday November 3 and 4 Holiday Bazaar, Smith River United Methodist Church: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Bake Sale, Gifts, Soup Luncheon

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Wednesday, November 8 Carion Wind Quintet, Crescent Elk Auditorium: 7:00 pm Carion Wind Quintet, winner of iTunes’s Best Classical Album of 2015, will be performing a free concert as part of Music in the Redwoods’ 75th season. The program will include works by Mozart, Nielson, Stravinsky, and others.

ery statewide took effect Sept. 16. At the Spokane, several PFMC members questioned data provided to the Council and the CDFW from the Northwest Science Center, pointing out a discrepancy in the data modeling versus what near-shore fishermen are experiencing. Marc Gorelnik, an atlarge PFMC member from California, questioned the Northwest Science Center’s findings that 28.6 percent of quillback rockfish stock were removed in one year when just 4.5 percent of copper rockfish, which coexists with the quillback, were taken. “It’s hard for me to imagine that we can possibly remove that much

quillback,” Gorelnik said in September. Visitors come to Del Norte County to enjoy the beaches and Redwoods and to fish. Visitors generate revenue to support motels, restaurants, merchants and gaming and just enjoy the benefits of Crescent City. “It’s absolutely a big hit to the tourism industry,” Wier said. “Everything in the industry has a ripple effect. Whether it’s people not coming here at all or they are staying shorter or not eating in our restaurants or not staying in our hotels or shopping in our stores. “It’s hard to calculate all the effects, but it is not good to have the fishery closed for an extended of time.”

from U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman and California State Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire. There leadership played a crucial role in advocating for this vital infrastructure investment,” Petrick said. “Additionally, our gratitude goes out to the many talented individuals both within and outside the Harbor organization, who work behind the scenes to make the Harbor a treasure to enjoy. Many individuals selﬂessly volunteer their time, often without expecting recognition.” The Harbor District will eventually approach FEMA with shovel ready plans and request additional funding for construction. The team at Community

System Solutions (CSS), a professional grant writing and management ﬁrm, led the grant initiative and successfully managed the grant application process by working closely with FEMA and the CCHD Leadership Team. “Together, we’re building a safer, stronger future for our community. With this funding, we’re not just looking at immediate solutions, but envisioning a future where the Harbor stands as a beacon of resilience and preparation,” White said. “Both the board and I are deeply appreciative of their unwavering dedication to elevating the condition of the Harbor’s infrastructure.”

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OBITUARIES Kathleen “Katie” Magill 2/1/1960 - 10/12/2023

Kathleen “Katie” Magill, a woman of remarkable integrity, boundless positivity, and unwavering dedication, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever illuminate the lives of those who were fortunate to know her. She was born on February 1, 1960, in San Diego, California, and departed from this world with grace and dignity. Photos by Ray Hamill/For The Triplicate Katie was a shining After winning three straight games, the Del Norte Warriors are ready for league play to begin. Bottom left, beacon of warmth and Kyle Dixon takes a snap. Bottom right, Benjamin Borges (24) runs the ball. kindness throughout her 63 years of life. She was a steadfast presence in the lives of her loved ones, having shared 47 years with the love of her life, Jay Magill. Their enduring love and commitment to each other began at the impressed his coaches and years, but they had a goal jukebox and was unrelentBy RAY HAMILL teammates, who are lookof passing the ball more For The Triplicate ing to the end. ing forward to seeing him this season. As a mother, Katie was The Del Norte Warriors back out on the field. That didn’t really the embodiment of love have not lost a league “He gives us a bunch transpire for much of the and selflessness. She and game on the football field of speed,” LaFazio said. early season as the offense Jay had three daughters since the 2018 season, a “He’s fast. We’re excited to stuck to a very impressive and raised four, instilling streak of 13 straight Big 4 have him back.” and grueling ground game, in them the same values of games. With so many injuries although the Warriors athard work, integrity, and Whether the three-time early in the season — the tacked the Loggers through an unwavering dedication defending league champiteam’s top three running the air more than they had to doing things right. Her ons can continue that imbacks were out at one been doing. daughters were not only pressive run in the coming stage — several younger Whether they go more to her pride and joy but also a weeks remains to be seen, back-ups got to see plenty the air attack when league testament to her nurturing but this year’s team is quiof playing time and gained kicks off or continue to try spirit. etly confident that it can. some valuable experience, to wear down opponents For 35 years, Katie The Warriors recently including sophomore runbehind a relentless running served as an employee of completed their pre-league ning back Tobias Meyer, game remains to be seen, the California Department schedule with a 21-0 win who will remain on the but that’s something that of Corrections and Reat Eureka in a non-league varsity roster the rest of could keep their opponents habilitation, 30 of which showdown. the season after earning his guessing. were spent as a plumber at They carry a three-game spot. The last time the WarPelican Bay State Prison, a winning streak into league After opening league riors lost a league game testament to her incredible play and are 4-2 overall, was five years ago this play against a winless Euwork ethic and commithaving put disappointing week on Oct. 19, 2018, reka team (0-7), the Warment to excellence. back-to-back losses against riors will host St. Bernard’s when they fell 44-6 to the She approached her a pair of Oregon schools high-flying Loggers, who the following Friday, job with the same dedica(Grants Pass and South would go on to win the before closing out league Medford) in early Septemplay and the regular season league and qualify for the ber behind them. a week later at Fortuna in a state playoffs. “I thought we were pret- game that could decide the Since then, they have ty average at first,” firstbeaten St. Bernard’s five league championship and year head coach Darren straight times and have whether or not they could Roy Conrad Marshall LaFazio said. “But I think four straight league wins qualify for a home playoff passed away in his sleep, we’re getting better. I think game. over both Fortuna and September of 2023, at we’ll be fine in league. Eureka on the way to Big The Warriors are also his home in Crescent The kids are playing their 4 championships in 2019, somewhat unpredictable City, California. Roy was hearts out.” 2021 and 2022. heading into league play. born August 31, 1960, to Just as important, There was no league in This is a team that has Marvin and Lois Marshall the Warriors are getting the COVID-shortened searun the ball extremely in Portland, Oregon. He healthy at the perfect time. effectively for the past few son in the spring of 2021. was the third in line of five This year’s team has brothers and three sisters, suffered multiple injuries, so he was no stranger most notably in the offento sibling rivalries and sive backfield, including pranks both pulled on him senior starting running and ones he initiated. His back Caden Harrison who lifelong interests included broke his collarbone in the dirt bike riding, horses, second game of the season. camping, target shooting, The coaches, however, photography, country muhave gradually welcomed sic, and western movies, back the walking wounded one by one and Harrison is expected to make his full return in the league opener at home to Eureka on Saturday night (Oct. 21). Harrison was back at practice last week and

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tion that defined her life, ensuring that every task was completed to perfection. Her coworkers and supervisors knew her as a reliable and trustworthy colleague, and her influence extended far beyond the workplace. In 2019, Katie achieved a significant milestone by earning her associate degree, showcasing her unrelenting pursuit of personal growth and knowledge. Her determination to better herself and her commitment to lifelong learning were an inspiration to all. Katie’s legacy transcends her professional accomplishments; it resides in the countless lives she touched with her infectious positivity and boundless generosity. She had a heart that knew no bounds, and she went out of her way to care for others, always putting their needs before her own. Katie’s bright and beautiful spirit will continue to shine in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to have known her. Her legacy will forever remind us of the power of unwavering integrity, hard work, and the importance of spreading love and positivity to those around us. Katie enjoyed the music of life. From her days sitting in the sun in Gasquet with the fresh air, to sitting in her favorite spot on Pebble Beach taking her many sunset pictures of Castle Rock, or that “one bird.” She loved swimming in the Smith River, soaking in the sun on the perfect

gravel bar or listening to music and dancing like no one was watching. In her passing, Katie leaves behind a lasting impression of love, kindness, and the enduring impact of a life well-lived. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of sharing in her remarkable journey. May her soul find eternal peace, and her memory forever light our way. Katie is preceded in death by her mother Margaret, and father William Glasser; Sister Patricia Thomas, and Brother William J. Glasser Jr. She is survived by her brother Robert (Leslie) Glasser, sister Teresa (Victor) Reason, husband Jay Magill, daughters, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Along with many friends and many she called as close as family. If you feel moved to do so, please make a donation in Katie’s honor to curemeso.org to help fund research for this tragic disease.

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but nothing compared to his love for his family. Roy could build or fix anything he set his mind to and took great pride in the quality of his work. He was a professional auto-mechanic and worked tirelessly to support his children: Jennifer, Jesse, Sara, Amanda, and stepchildren Zackary and Nathan. Roy is survived by all his siblings and children as well as 11 loving grandchildren. The loss of Roy is deeply felt. He was taken from us too soon and will be missed every day.

A private memorial service will be held for Roy’s family.

Tom Harper Tom Harper, 84, Born April 8, 1939, in Illinois. He passed away in Crescent City, California on Thursday October 5, 2023. He was a resident of Del Norte County for 1 year. Private Services were held.

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White sturgeon harvest reduced for 2023-24 season The California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) enacted emergency regulations yesterday to reduce the harvest of white sturgeon in state waters. The new regulations will reduce the number of fish that can be kept to one per year, reduce the slot limit to 4248 inches, cap the number of white sturgeon that can be possessed on a vessel at two per day and add seasonal closures to sturgeon fishing in key spawning areas. The new regulations are expected to go into effect in late October or early November following approval by the Office of Administrative Law. The new regulations were enacted by the Commission following a joint recommendation by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and angling groups. The emergency action was taken in response to long-term declines in adult white sturgeon populations as well as impacts of a harmful algal bloom (HAB) in the summer of 2022. “It was a difficult decision to recommend restrictions to another fishery in California,” said CDFW Fisheries Branch Chief Jay Rowan. “The angling community representatives really stepped up by offering

deep concessions to help reduce sturgeon harvest and showed, yet again, that they are committed to protecting this resource.” There are two sturgeon species in California: green sturgeon and white sturgeon. Green sturgeon are listed as a threatened species under the Federal Endangered Species Act. White sturgeon are listed in California as a Species of Special Concern. Sturgeon are one of the oldest fish in existence with fossil records dating back more than 200 million years. Individual white sturgeon can live about 100 years and don’t start spawning until approximately 14 to 19 years old. Scientists estimate that white sturgeon in the Central Valley only spawn successfully every six to seven years. White sturgeon abundance has declined significantly from approximately 200,000 harvestable fish in 1997 to around 33,000 (recent fiveyear average). Sturgeon fisheries in California have closed multiple times in the past due to overharvest. “Like other long-lived fish that spawn infrequently, sturgeon are susceptible to population declines due to a variety of environmental stressors and overharvest,” said Rowan.

During the summer of 2022, a HAB in the San Francisco and San Pablo bays caused the death of tens of thousands of fish including at least 864 sturgeon. Most sturgeon experts believe there were likely thousands more sturgeon killed during the HAB which sank to the bottom of bay waters and were not counted. Harvest will be reduced to one white sturgeon for 2023 and 2024. Catch and release fishing for white sturgeon will still be allowed with a valid sturgeon report card after one sturgeon is kept except for closures outlined in California Code of Regulations, title 14, sections 5.80 and 27.95. The slot limit was reduced to 42-48 inches, and a limit of two fish per vessel per day was added. Fishing for white sturgeon will also be closed seasonally upstream of the Highway 50 bridge on the Sacramento River and Interstate 5 bridge on the San Joaquin River from January 1 to May 31, 2024. This upstream area will re-open to catch and release fishing on June 1, 2024, once spawning season is over. Sturgeon Report Cards purchased in the 2023 calendar year remain valid for the remainder of 2023.

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Daniel Sanders and Sgt. Kostya on the training range. proved to be an invaluable learning experience in its own right. From page A1 “I taught (them) California English,” he said with started his career with as a laugh. “I loved explainan explorer in Crescent ing the terminology of City, then as an intern and the words and where they Police Service Aid for the Albuquerque (N.M.) Police come from. “For some reason they Department. were raised on American “I wanted to finish college before I started my movies that used all these career in law enforcement, crazy slang terms all the time. The people were so I studied International really interesting. The thing Relations. It was pretty easy getting a job teaching I enjoyed most about it was how really interested they English in the Ukraine. were in learning English. The standards weren’t the To them, it was the key to highest and being a native success, and that’s pretty English speaker, I was desirable. So, I wrote to a few incredible considering how Americans take it for English schools and they granted.” said – sure.” His experience also The application process included playing tourist, was fairly simple for a guy seeing things that were that speaks Ukrainian and Russian, and the experience foreign to a guy that grew up in New Mexico and spent a great deal of time in California. Snow was pretty high on the list. Winter days, spending time at altitude, the architecture and culture were all a part of his classroom, his own personal educational process. His teaching gig concluded in 2019. He came back to settle into his law enforcement career, putting his five years as a Maritime Fort Dick Bible Church Enforcement Specialist, assigned to an Advanced “Grace Alone, Calvary Chapel of the Redwoods through Christ Alone, Interdiction Team that for God’s Glory Alone” Temporary address for services: specialized in counter-nar6725 Lake Earl Dr. Redwood Elementary School cotics and force protection, Multi-purpose Room Sunday Service - 10:45am to work in the States. 6900 Lake Earl, Smith River, CA (LIVE on Facebook @FortDickBibleChurch) He has returned to the (707)-487-2051 Sunday School - 9:30am Ukraine to visit friends Sunday Services ...........10:30am Mid-Week Bible Study - call for details every year since leaving, www.ccredwoods.com Phone (707) 458-4030 even taking medical supplies back after the Russian Smith River invasion. “I’ve gone back every Baptist Church winter since I left. The last time was December of ’22 340 Highland Avenue, Smith River to January of ’23. I guess I miss the snow. I love that Just off Hwy. 101 (707) 487-5275 first snow on the ground,” Pastor Steve Alexander said Sanders, who has also Worship Service ............. 10:30am worked for the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office as a corrections officer and patrol deputy. “The first year I went back, it was right before Grace the invasion. People were

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saying Russia was going to invade and I remember thinking that’s ridiculous. I thought it was all saber rattling and a show of power.” He is quick to point out he was never involved in the fighting nor were there buildings being destroyed by rocket fire where he was. He was there on a humanitarian mission, so to speak. “I have many, many friends there. I went back on last Christmas,” he said. “I talked to friends of mine who were fighting over there and they told me they didn’t have first-aid kits or trauma kits,” he said. “They needed live-saving supplies for gunshot wounds and large trauma. Here, every street cop carries a tunicate. But they didn’t even have that. “I collected and put together medical supplies. I had basic training when I was in the Coast Guard, so I was able to actually train these guys on how to use them.” The Ukrainian connection to Crescent City actually came from that experience. Sanders was paired with his K9 partner Sgt. Kostya in 2019. He appropriately named the dog Kostya, which is Ukrainian for Konstantine, in remembrance of a friend that died during the invasion. “Kostya is the first dog I’ve ever owned,” he said. “People are not wrong when they say dogs are man’s best friend. When I spend 10-to-12 hours a day when I’m at work, I’m spending it with the best partner I’ve ever had. “I think (Konstantine) would think having a dog named after him was pretty amazing. I wouldn’t name a pet after him, but Kostya is a service dog, a warrior. Konstantine was steadfast and courageous and I think my dog has those same characteristics. He would make the ultimate sacrifice for me, like Konstantine did for his country.”

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APN: 112-141-031-000 TS No: CA05000189-23-1 TO No: 230224614-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 23, 2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM, Steps of the Southwest Entrance, Flynn Administration Building, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on February 5, 2013 as Instrument No. 20130464, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California, executed by JAMES M HESTER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1211 GRANITE RD, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531-6813 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.\emspace The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $20,997.65 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to

Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction. com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0500018923-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.\ emspace Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021, You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800.280.2832, or visit this internet website www. Auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA05000189-23-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: October 3, 2023, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0500018923-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE

INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 NPP0441587 Published: October 18, 25, and November 1, 2023. Triplicate T373648

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 5:30 PM, on Thursday, November 9, 2023, the Crescent City Planning Commission will be holding a Public Hearing, during the regularly scheduled meeting, located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Conference Room (210 Battery St, Crescent City, CA) on the following applications and items: AGENDA ITEM #2: UP2307 - Calvary Chapel Calvary Chapel (Rommel Gil) has submitted a Use Permit (UP23-07) for a proposed church relocation to a developed parcel in the C-W Zone (Waterfront Commercial District), located at 625 2nd Street (APN 118060-018). The proposed project is determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15332 (Existing Facilities), §15303 (Conversion of Small Structures), and §15332 (InFill Development Projects). AGENDA ITEM #3: AR 23-14 - DANCO Communities DANCO Communities (K. Boodjeh Architects) has submitted a Site Plan & Architectural Design Review (AR23-14) for a proposed 27-unit residential-only development on a vacant parcel in the C-1 Zone (Downtown Business District), located at 655 H Street (APN 118-170002). The proposed project is determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15332 (In-Fill Development Projects). PUBLIC PARTICIPATION is invited by the following methods: 1) In-Person: 3-minute public comment at the podium will be allowed; 2) Virtually: via Zoom, additional information and instructions will be posted the City’s website: www.crescentcity.org. However, the City does not guarantee that there will not be technological issues/interruptions, in which case the meeting will continue in person; 3) In-Writing: prior to 12:00 PM the day of the meeting, via publiccomment@ crescentcity.org or by filing with the City Clerk at 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, 95531. Written public comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission, posted on the website, and will not be read aloud during the meeting. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION including general questions regarding the Planning Commission, the permit process, submission of materials, and other information not specific to this project may be directed to the City’s Planning Consultant (elawton@shn-engr.com / 707-633-9031). Published: October 25, 2023. Triplicate T374569

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: JILL CELESTE PETERS, Deceased Case No. 23PB08663 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bradley Peters 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 18th day of October, 2023. /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 Published: October 18, 25, and November 1, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P373682 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Coastal Inn & Suites, LLC 201 Park Place Crescent City, CA 95531 This filing is a refile of previous file # _________ with changes. This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 1/1/2006 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:/s/ Jenny Depew, Owner, Coastal Inn & Suites, LLC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/19/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230092 Published: October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2023. Triplicate T371409

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: Lance Kermit Lipke, Deceased. Case No. 23PB08593 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Landon Lipke has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative 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 11th day of October, 2023. /s/ K.R. Olin OSB #903547 Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415 (541)469-2669 kro@wavelaw.com Published: October 11, 18, and 25, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P372398 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Acura Financial Services 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501 310-972-2261 This filing is a refile of previous file # 13-101F with changes, after 40 days of expiration. This Business is conducted by: a corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 10/22/2008 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed:/s/ Jessie Shao, Assistant Treasurer, American Honda Finance Corporation This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/25/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230094 Published: October 11, 18, 25, and November 1, 2023. Triplicate T372221

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE OF CLAIMS For the Intestate Estate of Mary Lyn Griggs in the Circuit Court for Curry County, Oregon, the abovenamed decedent in case number 23PB07685. The Personal Representative is Carol L. Watkins. The address for which claims can be presented and the Attorney for the Personal Representative is: Nathan Garcia, Attorney at Law PC, P.O. Box 2724, Brookings, Oregon 97415; or claims can be presented to: Carol L. Watkins, 913 Timberline Dr., Brookings, Oregon 97415. All persons having claims against the intestate estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan L. Garcia, Attorney at Law PC. The date of first publication is October 11, 2023. Published October 11, 18, and 25, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P372453 ------------------------------------CRESCENT CITY HARBOR DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Crescent City Harbor District Board of Harbor Commissioners, pursuant to Harbors and Navigation Code Section 6070.2, will hear Ordinance 52-2023, proposing to amend Article III “Fees and Procedures” of the Crescent City Harbor District Code. The Ordinance will be considered for adoption at the Board of Harbor Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Crescent City Harbor District, located at 101 Citizens Dock Road, Crescent City. Any interested person may appear and be heard at the meeting. Ordinance 522023 is available for public review at the Crescent City Harbor District Administration Building, during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and is available online at https:// www.ccharbor.com/ Published: October 11,18, and 25, 2023. Triplicate T372685 ------------------------------------NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS CURRY COUNTY PROBATE NO.: 23PB09076 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Craig Maxwell, have been appointed administrator of the Estate of Gary P. Maxwell, by the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Curry County and all persons having claims against said estate are required to present them to the personal representative at the office of the personal representative’s attorneys, Jarvis, Glatte, Larsen & Bunick, LLP, Attn: Riley J. MacGraw 823 Alder Creek Drive, Medford, Oregon, 97504, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding are advised that additional information may be obtained from the court records, the personal representative, or Jarvis, Glatte, Larsen & Bunick, LLP, attorneys for the administrator. DATED and first published this October 25, 2023. Craig Maxwell PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Published: October 25, November 1, and 8, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P374092

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2023- TBD TEXT AMENDMENT TO TITLE 20 (RESIDENTIAL SECOND UNITS) At the special scheduled meeting of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, November 07, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., the Board of Supervisors will vote on an ordinance for a Text Amendment to Title 20 Zoning (Residential Second Units). The County proposes to amend Chapter 20.00 Residential Second Unit of Title 20 Non-Coastal Zoning to codify regulations related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) as required under California State Law. The regulations include development standards such as the number of units permitted, location, setbacks, maximum floor area, height limit, lot coverage, privacy, and parking. New definitions are proposed to be added for terms used in the proposed amendment. Additionally, all zone districts that allow ADUs and JADUs will have text added to indicate they are primary permitted uses. A full copy of the proposed amendments is available for review at the Del Norte County Community Development Department, 981 H Street, Suite 110, Crescent City, CA, or available at the Planning Division’s ADU Webpage: https://www.co.del-norte.ca.us/departments/Planning/ Accessory Units. R2303

A full copy of the ordinance is available for review in the Board of Supervisors office at 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA during normal business hours.

Dated: October 16, 2023

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 00000009496225 Title Order No.: 220280746 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/04/2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/17/2011 as Instrument No. 20114726 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of DEL NORTE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JORGE U. GONZALEZ AND ROSANNA F. GONZALEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 11/08/2023 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Flynn Administration Building, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531, Steps of the Southwest Entrance. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5190 LAKE EARL DRIVE, CRESCENT CITY, CALIFORNIA 95531 APN#: 106-170-036-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $133,821.25. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these

resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP. COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000009496225. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-5610243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000009496225 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP. COM BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 09/28/2023 A-4797470 Published: October 11, 18, and 25, 2023. Triplicate T372214 ------------------------------------NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SAFE AND SOUND MINI STORAGE Notice of Lien sale of the following listed unit: Household & misc. items. Unit # 45 - Shawna Lenardo 900 Northcrest Dr. PMB 75, Crescent City, CA 95531 Lien sale will be held November 3, 2023 at 10:00 am Location: 1621 5th St., Crescent City, CA 95531 Published: October 18, 25, and November 1, 2023. Del Norte Triplicate T373676

NOTICE OF AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAXDEFAULTED PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with the provisions of Division 1, Part 6, Chapter 8, of the California Revenue and Taxation Code (and written authorization of the State Controller), that an agreement, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Board of Supervisors of Del Norte County, has been made between said Board of Supervisors and the County of Del Norte and approved by the State Controller, whereby said County will sell to said County of Del Norte under terms set forth in said agreement all of the real property hereinafter described that is subject to the power of sell by the Tax Collector. THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND TIME OF THE AGREEMENT SHALL BE, NOVEMBER 15, 2023 AT 8:00AM, PT. If the property is not redeemed according to law before the effective date and time of the agreement, the right of redemption will cease and the undersigned Tax Collector, pursuant to said agreement, will sell said property to the County of Del Norte. If the property is sold, parties of interest, as defined in section 4675 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, have the right to claim with the County for any proceeds from the sale that are in excess of the liens and costs required to be paid from the proceeds. If excess proceeds results from the sale, notice will be given to the parties of interest pursuant to law. If any properties sold at a county tax sale have one or more specified conditions, as defined in section 3731 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, the Tax Collector may rescind the sale of said properties without consent form the purchaser. For more information as to the amount necessary to redeem or other related issues pertaining to the properties described in this notice, contact Barbara M. Lopez, Del Norte County Tax Collector at 981 H Street, Suite 150, Crescent City, CA 95531 or call (707) 464-7283. PARCEL NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN/ASMT), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel on the 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 subject of this notice are situated in Del Norte County, California, and are described as follows: Item #, followed by Assessment #, followed by Assessee Name: 1-74: 112-101-002-000;112102-006-000;112-103-002000;112-103-010-000;112103-011-000;112-104-004000;112-105-002-000;112105-008-000;112-106001-000;112-106-002000;112-106-006-000;112107-001-000;112-107-002000;112-108-001-000;112108-002-000;112-108008-000;112-108-009000;112-111-001-000;112111-004-000;112-111-005000;112-112-004-000;112113-001-000;112-115-001000;112-115-002-000;112115-003-000;112-116-002000;112-116-003-000;112116-004-000;112-117-001000;112-117-002-000;112118-001-000;112-118-002000;115-191-005-000;115191-007-000;115-192-001000;115-192-002-000;115193-001-000;115-193-002000;115-194-001-000;115196-001-000;115-196-002000;115-198-001-000;115202-001-000;115-202-002000;115-203-001-000;115203-002-000;115-207-002000;115-212-001-000;115212-003-000;115-212-004000;115-213-003-000;115217-002-000;117-131-001000;117-131-002-000;117132-002-000;117-132-004000;117-134-001-000;117134-002-000;117-135-001000;117-135-002-000;117137-001-000;117-137-002000;117-137-005-000;117-

138-001-000;117-138-002000;117-141-002-000;117141-003-000;117-142-001000;117-143-001-000;117143-002-000;117-145001-000;117-145-002-000; 117-145-004-000;117-146001-000; 115-196-005-000 Butler Family Trust; Parent, Dorothy O.; 75: 115-196005-000 Havens, Dean I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Barbara M. Lopez, Del Norte County Tax Collector. Executed in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California on September 20, 2023. Published: October 11, 18, and 25, 2023. Triplicate T371240 ------------------------------------NOTICE OF CURRENT PROPERTY TAXES DUE Made pursuant to Section 2609, Revenue and Taxation Code I, Barbara M. Lopez, Del Norte County Tax Collector, hereby announce that regular secured tax bills will be mailed on or before November 1, 2023, to all property owners, at the addresses shown on the tax roll. If you own property in Del Norte County, the county listed in this notice, and do not receive a tax bill by November 10, 2023, contact the Tax Collector’s Office, at 981 H Street, Suite 150, Crescent City CA 95531, or call (707) 464-7283. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the taxpayer of the responsibility to make timely payments. The FIRST INSTALLMENT is due and payable on November 1, 2023, and will become delinquent if not paid by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023; thereafter a 10% penalty will be added. The SECOND INSTALLMENT is due on February 1, 2024 and will become delinquent if not paid by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024; thereafter a 10% penalty will be added plus a $10.00 cost to prepare the delinquent tax records and to give notice of delinquency. BOTH INSTALLMENTS MAY BE PAID when the first installment is due. Payments may be made by electronic funds transfer or by mail and sent to 981 H Street, Suite 150, Crescent City CA 95531 and must be RECEIVED OR POSTMARKED BY THE DELINQUENT DATE to avoid late penalties. Payments may also be made in person at the Tax Collector’s Office, 981 H Street, Suite 150, Crescent City, California, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted. 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 County, California, on September 15, 2023 Published: October 18 and 25, 2023. Triplicate T370772 ------------------------------------NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS On September 28, 2023, the Curry County, OR Circuit Ct. appointed Caneel Carlin as the Personal Representative (PR) in the Estate of Mary Darcy Case #23PB08677. Claims against the estate must be presented to the PR, with proper vouchers, within 4 months from the 1st publication date or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may get add’l info from the court, the PR, or the Attorney for the PR. PR and Attorney for PR: Caneel Carlin, Dean Gibbons Law, 205 SE Spokane St. Ste 300, Portland, OR 97202 First published: October 11, 2023. /s/ Dean Gibbons Dean Gibbons OSB# 912835 Attorney for Personal Representative Published: October 11, 18, and 25, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P372391

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Storwell - Elk Valley 176 Elk Valley Rd Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 7/20/2023 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:/s/ Ryan Brown, Manager, Storwell-176 Elk Valley LLC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/3/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230101 Published: October 18, 25, November 1, and 8, 2023. Triplicate T373747 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Willow Line Taproom 330 Terwer Riffle Rd Klamath, CA 95548 This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: N/A 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:/s/ Sara Barbour, Owner, Willow Line Taproom This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/21/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230093 Published: October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2023. Triplicate T371353 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Centennial Heating/Air 1093 US Highway 101 North #21 Crescent City, CA 95531 This filing is a refile of previous file # 20180078 after 40 days of expiration. This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 6/1/2013 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:/s/ Michael Houser This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/14/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20230090 Published: October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2023. Triplicate T371259

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Reidel’s Mini Storage 125 S Fred Haight Dr. Smith River, CA 95567 This filing is a refile of previous file #_________ with changes. This Business is conducted by: a married couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 11/5/2013 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:/s/ Karla Reidel This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/8/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230087 Published: October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2023. Triplicate T370914 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Storwell - Railroad 1565 Railroad Ave Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 7/20/2023 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:/s/ Ryan Brown, Manager, Storwell-1565 Railroad LLC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/3/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230100 Published: October 18, 25, November 1, and 8, 2023. Triplicate T373746 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Storwell - Northcrest 1880 Northcrest Dr Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 7/20/2023 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:/s/ Ryan Brown, Manager, Storwell-1880 Northcrest LLC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 10/3/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230099 Published: October 18, 25, November 1, and 8, 2023. Triplicate T373745

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Thomas L. Gahart Case Number: CVPB-2023-7050 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Thomas Lee Gahart; Thomas L. Gahart; Tom Gahart A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Davin L Gahart and Dustin T Gahart, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: Davin L Gahart and Dustin T Gahart be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedents will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

Date: November 3, 2023 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Michael J Mazzei 900 Northcrest Drive, PMB #104 Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-1496 Publish: October 11, 18, and 25, 2023. Triplicate T372675

Notice of Online Public Lien Sale Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.), the following will sell the storage unit(s) listed below at public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents. Property including but not limited to household goods, clothing, tools and/or other miscellaneous items. The sale will take place online at www. storagetreasures.com. Bidding will open on Friday October 20, 2023, at 7:00 pm and end on Friday November 03, 2023, at 7:00 pm. StorWell - Elk Valley - 176 Elk Valley Rd, Crescent City, CA, 95531 Billy Aldama, Carla Herren, Henry Hiter, Jason Marshik, Jerry Griffith, Kaili Lewis, Kristina Frye, Miranda Webb, Nannette Edith Reid, Pearl Griego, Shanice Moore StorWell - McNamara 1065 McNamara Rd, Crescent City, CA, 95531 Aaron Long, Alexis Carter, Alice LincolnCook, Angel Olivarez, Angel Olivarez, Ashley Fidler-Cooper, Breaunna Johnson, Brett Carpenter, Chad Lesniewski, Cheri Sutherland, Crystal Aldrich, David Haile, David Allan Puperi, Edward James Neeley Jr., Eli Taylor, Eric Antonio Nunez, James Wright, Jeffrey Black, John Kau, John Junior Tapia, Joseph Ross, Kane Shehan Jackson, Kendra Marie Sherer, Kristian Chamerlain, Lanell Rodman, Lindsey Dunham, Martha Hartley, Martha Hartley, Michael Drake, Michael Drake, Mike Vierow, Randall Moore, Raymond Manalang, Rebecca Callantine,

Robyne Yorke, Rose Cannoy, Sarah Hanson, Tara Music, Taylor Sharp, Tennille Monday StorWell - Northcrest 1880 Northcrest Dr., Crescent City, CA, 95531 Jeff Massey StorWell - Railroad - 1565 S Railroad Ave., Crescent City, CA, 95531 Alicia Aparicio, Cathy Hicks, Desiray Cardy, Heather Arnold, Joella Arteaga, Lindsay Tromble, Lori/Mark Marold, Lori/Mark Marold, Michael Robertson, Victoria Cochran Published: October 18 and 25, 2023. Triplicate T373813 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Pebble Beach Timing 1715 S Pebble Beach 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: n/a 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:/s/ Samuel Escobar This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/25/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20230095 Published: October 11, 18, 25, and November 1, 2023. Triplicate T371936

Notice of Foreclosure of Statutory Lien According to O.R.S. 87 152-87 162 Date of Sale: Saturday, November 11 at 9:00 am Place of Sale: AAA StorAll, LLC 14703 Oceanview Drive Brookings, OR 97415 (541)412-7758 Name of person Foreclosing on the Lien: AAA Stor-All, LLC. To claim your property all above costs must be paid by Cash, Certified Check or Money Order Payable to: AAA Stor-All, LLC. 14703 Oceanview Drive Brookings, OR. 97415 Date: 10/15/2023 Manager: Rose Gabrielson Property Sold: Contents of Unit A13 Name of Owner: Mark & Nancy Newhart The Amount of Due on Lien: $977.00 Property Sold: Contents of Unit E2 Name of Owner: Betty Sholler The Amount of Due on Lien: $1268.00 Property Sold: Contents of Unit A61 Name of Owner: Tina Eszlinger The Amount of Due on Lien: $1128.00 Property Sold: Contents of Unit C36 Name of Owner: Wayne Hammerstaedt The Amount of Due on Lien:

$518.00 Published: October 25 and November 1, 2023. Pilot & ONPA P374604 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Westward Inn 125 US Hwy 101 N Crescent City, CA 95531 This filing is a refile of previous file # 20180063 after 40 days of expiration. This Business is conducted by: a limited liability company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 5/23/2018 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:/s/ Anjana Patel, Partner, Silver Lining Hotels, LLC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 9/28/2023 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20230096 Published: October 11, 18, 25, and November 1 2023. Triplicate T372432

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Invasive mudsnails detected at Lake Sonoma fish hatchery The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and partners have confirmed the presence of New Zealand mudsnails (NZMS) at Warm Springs Fish Hatchery near Lake Sonoma. While NZMS have been detected in other portions of the watershed, this is the first confirmed detection at Warm Springs Hatchery. NZMS were detected in an intake pipeline and an aeration pond during a regularly scheduled quarterly hatchery survey this summer. Since the detection, scientists have conducted surveys in about 75 percent of Coho-bearing streams in the watershed and have not observed NZMS presence beyond previously known locations. Warm Springs Hatchery operates production and release programs for Coho salmon (a federal and state-listed endangered species) and steelhead (federally listed threatened species).

The NZMS surveys have focused on stocking locations for these fish species, which are conducted mostly in Russian River tributaries in the lower basin. “The detection levels so far have not been alarming, but we want to do everything we can to minimize the spread,” said CDFW North Central Regional Manager Morgan Kilgour. Dense populations of NZMS can displace and out-compete native species; they may consume up to half of the food resources in a stream and have been linked to reduced populations of aquatic insects, including mayflies, caddisflies, chironomids and other insects important to trout and salmon. Invasive NZMS were first discovered in California in 2000 in the Owens River. It is believed that the species was introduced to western rivers through shipments of live sportfish, but subsequent spread is likely due to recreational activities. Dry Creek,

“The detection levels so far have not been alarming, but we want to do everything we can to minimize the spread.” CDFW North Central Regional Manager Morgan Kilgour

which flows by Warm Springs Hatchery, has previously been identified as positive for NZMS. The source of the recent NZMS detections is unknown, but it is suspected that the snails came to the hatchery via its source water of Lake Sonoma. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operates the Russian River Coho Salmon Captive Broodstock Program at Warm Springs Fish Hatchery, and contracts with CDFW to operate its steelhead program. In addition to the surveys, CDFW has increased biosecurity measures at the hatchery.

The hatchery will continue to operate its Coho and steelhead programs. CDFW is working with USACE and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which permits the hatchery, to determine if any changes in Coho release protocols are needed given the detections. “NOAA Fisheries fully supports CDFW and the USACE’s efforts to minimize the risk of further spread of aquatic invasive species such as NZMS within the Russian River and other watersheds that provide critical habitat for listed salmon and steelhead,”

said Robert Coey, north central coast supervisor in NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast region. Boaters, anglers and others who visit the Russian River watershed are asked to decontaminate equipment and follow the “clean, drain and dry” directive with all equipment used in the river: If you wade, freeze waders and other gear overnight (at least six hours). After leaving the water, inspect waders, boots, float tubes, boats and trailers or any gear used in the water. Remove any visible snails with a stiff brush and follow with rinsing. If possible, freeze or completely dry out any wet gear. Never transport live fish or other aquatic plants or animals from one waterbody to another. Additional information about stopping the spread of NZMS can be found on CDFW’s California’s Invaders: New Zealand Mudsnail webpage.

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POLICE BLOTTER The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change. Monday, 10/9/23: • 12:50 am, fraud, 2000 block of Elk Ranch Road, Sheriff. • 12:57 am, shoplifting, 400 block of M Street, Police. • 3:03 am, stolen bike, 900 block of Sunset Circle, Police. • 9:08 am, tenant issue, 2100 block of Malone Drive, Sheriff. • 10:19 am, runaway juvenile, 700 block of Modoc Street, Sheriff. • 10:33 am, theft, 2300 block of Railroad Avenue. Sheriff. • 12:48 pm, threats, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff. • 1:10 pm, theft, 700 block of H Street, Police. • 1:34 pm, missing person, 2100 block of Harmony Lane, Sheriff. • 3:09 pm, vehicle vs pedestrian, Northcrest and Washington, Ambulance. • 3:23 pm, physical disturbance, 1200 block of 6th Street, Police. • 6:00 pm, illegal burning, K and Lauff Street, Fire. • 6:30 pm, threats, 900 block of Blackwell, Sheriff. • 7:18 pm, theft, 900 block of Northcrest Drive. • 10:46 pm, theft, Summer Lane and Scenic Creek Drive, Sheriff. Tuesday 10/10/23: • 3:20 am, fire, El Dorado and Lauff Street, Fire. • 6:45 am, theft, 1000 block of Condor Street, Police. • 8:44 am, custody issue, 100 block of Penny Lane, Sheriff. • 10:44 am, theft, 1000 block of Highway 101, Police. • 12:03 pm, vehicle vs dog, Amador and Washington, Sheriff.

• 12:17 pm, counterfeit, 1200 block of Glenn Avenue, Sheriff. • 1:58 pm, threats, 600 block of G Street, Police. • 2:22 pm, fraud, Requa Road, Tribal Police. • 2:29 pm, juvenile issue, 400 block of Highway 101, Highway Patrol. • 2:37 pm, theft, 100 block of Azalea Drive, Tribal Police. • 2:39 pm, elder abuse, 500 block of Gasquet Flat, Sheriff. • 5:09 pm, threats, 11oo block of 8th Street, Police. • 5:38 pm, runaway juvenile, 1600 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff. • 5:49 pm, custody issue, 6900 block of Lake Earl Drive, Sheriff. • 5:59 pm, theft, 1000 block of Highway 101, Police. • 6:06 pm, threats, 700 block of 9th Street, Police. Wednesday, 10/11/23: • 7:34 am, juvenile issue, 300 block of Brookings Avenue, Sheriff. • 8:22 am, missing person, 200 block of Waldo Street, Sheriff. • 8:28 am, harassment, 1700 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff. • 8:53 am, runaway juvenile, 300 block of 9th Street, Sheriff. • 9:49 am, threats, 600 block of L Street, Police. • 10:34 am, theft, 500 block of I Street, Sheriff. • 11:11 am, log on fire, Highway 101 and Anchor Way, Fire. • 11:28 am, theft, 200 block of Washington Boulevard, Police. • 1:07 pm, missing person 800 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff. • 4:22 pm, scam, 300 block of 8th Street, Police. • 6:40 pm, gas leak, 300 block of Inyo Street, Fire. Thursday, 10/12/23: • 9:14 am, theft, 200 block of Washington Boulevard, Police. • 9:46 am, theft, 600 block of J Street, Police. • 10:06 am, dog issue, 900 block of Pacific Avenue, Police. • 11:16 am, threats, 300

block of M Street, Police. • 11:28 am, theft, 1000 block of Scenic Creek Drive, Sheriff. • 11:59 am, fraud, 1300 block of Gary Street, Police. • 6:07 pm, threats, 1000 block of Butte Street, Sheriff. • 8:40 pm, theft, Harding and Northcrest, Sheriff.

Good News Clubs coming to several local schools Good News Clubs sponsored by Child Evangelism are starting this fall at several local schools in Del Norte County. The clubs will be held at

Mary Peacock at 2:30 p.m. Thursdays through Dec 7, at Redwoods at 3:15 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Oct 24, at Pine Grove at 2:45 p.m. Fridays beginning on

Oct 27 and at Joe Hamilton on Wednesdays starting Oct 25. Look for signup sheets coming home with your child.

Friday, 10/13/23: • 12:17 pm, fraud, 1900 block of Malone Road, Sheriff. • 2:05 pm, harassment, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff. Saturday, 10/14/23: • 12:52 am, disturbance, 100 block of E Street, Police. • 7:25 am, restraining order violation, 1700 block of Northcrest Drive, Sheriff. • 12:39 pm, missing person end of Sandhill Road, PAR. • 2:30 pm, assault, 400 block of North Bank Road, Sheriff. • 3:40 pm, counterfeit, 2000 block of Elk Ranch Road, Sheriff. • 4:48 pm, scam, 1300 block of Northcrest Drive, Police. • 4:48 pm, scam, 1300 block of Northcrest Drive, Police. • 5:11 pm, assault, 100 block of Pau Hanna Place, Sheriff. • 11:59 pm, property damage, 1000 block of Condor Street, Police. Sunday, 10/15/23: • 12:03 pm, harassment, 14300 block of Oceanview Drive, Sheriff. • 1:25 pm, harassment, 14400 block of Oceanview Drive, Sheriff. • 3:49 pm, bike theft, 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sheriff. • 4:50 pm, threats, 2300 block of Old Mill Road. • 6:23 pm, property dispute, 100 block of Mariners Cove, Sheriff. • 10:07 pm, harassment, 800 block of I Street, Police. • 10:59 pm, fire, Iowa and Elk Valley.

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Governor signs bill to allow certain hospitals to employ physicians

Last week, Governor Newsom signed AB 242, legislation by Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) permanently allowing critical access hospitals (CAHs) to employ physicians. CAHs are defined by the federal government as small hospitals with 25 or fewer beds, often located in remote and rural areas. The designation was created to reduce the financial vulnerability of rural hospitals and improve access by keeping essential health care services in rural communities. Two prior bills enacted into law – SB 376 in 2003 that applied to qualified Contributed photo district hospitals, and AB Volunteers came out in force Oct. 7 to remove more than 5,000 pounds of trash during a coastal wetlands cleanup. 2024 in 2016 that applied to CAHs – resulted in two separate 7-year pilot programs. AB 242 finally permanently allows CAHs More than 5,100 pounds year, with a majority of Special thanks to an wood Parks Conservancy, the option to employ phyof trash was recovered by a it coming from streams, outstanding team of volun- Rural Human Services, sicians. team of 30 volunteers who adjacent wetlands, and teers and partners includand Schmidt’s House of “Critical access hosjoined the Smith River rivers that discharge into ing California Department Jambalaya. pitals provide care to Alliance and partners for the ocean. of Fish and Wildlife, the If you are interested in a coastal wetlands cleanup Volunteers collected city of Crescent City, Del participating in future vol- Californians who live in on October 7 near Highfrom multiple sites in Norte Solid Waste Manunteer cleanups and events, more remote areas and way 101 and South Beach. coastal wetlands owned agement Authority, Hamplease sign up on the Smith they have real challenges It is estimated that over and managed by the Calibro WSG Inc., Hiouchi River Alliance and/or Red- finding enough physicians 2 million tons of plastic fornia Department of Fish Cafe, the National Fish and wood Parks Conservancy’s to adequate staff their hospitals,” said Wood. “The end up in the ocean each and Wildlife. Wildlife Foundation, Redwebsites.

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pilots have allowed these hospitals to hire physicians who may prefer to be an employee and it has also provided an incentive to attract physicians to smaller, rural communities where a private practice may not be financially feasible. AB 242 will allow physicians the confidence that their employment arrangements will not be restricted by a sunset date.” These two pilot programs were successful in recruiting physicians while, at the same time, preserving and protecting a physician’s ability to practice medicine without interfering with their professional judgment. “Restricting these smaller, rural hospitals from being able to hire physicians has only restricted access to patients who need care,” said Wood. “Other states, and now California, have shown that the sky will not fall and hiring physicians who want to practice as an employee has been mutually beneficial, not only to the hospital and the physicians, but most importantly to the patients they serve.”

Gray whales experience major population swings as a result of Arctic conditions BY MICHELLE KLAMPE Guest Article

Dynamic and changing Arctic Ocean conditions likely caused three major mortality events in the eastern North Paciﬁc gray whale population since the 1980s, a new study has found. During each of these die-offs, including one that began in 2019 and is ongoing, the gray whale population was reduced by up to 25% over just a few years, said Joshua Stewart, an assistant professor with Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute

and the study’s lead author. “These are extreme population swings that we did not expect to see in a large, long-lived species like gray whales,” Stewart said. “When the availability of their prey in the Arctic is low, and the whales cannot reach their feeding areas because of sea ice, the gray whale population experiences rapid and major shocks.” “Even highly mobile, long-lived species such as gray whales are sensitive to climate change impacts. When there are sudden declines in the quality of

prey, the population of gray whales is significantly affected.” The findings were just published in the journal Science. Eastern North Pacific gray whales are one of the few populations of large whales that have recovered to what may be similar numbers that existed prior to commercial whaling. As the population has approached levels close to what their Arctic feeding areas can support, they have likely become more sensitive to environmental conditions due to competi-

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tion for limited resources, Stewart said. The unfavorable Arctic conditions that led to two die-offs in the 1980s and the 1990s were not permanent, and the population quickly rebounded as conditions improved. “It turns out we didn’t really know what a healthy baleen whale population looks like when it isn’t heavily depleted by human impacts,” he said. “Our assumption has generally been that these recovering populations would hit their environmental carrying capacities and remain more or less steady there. But what we’re seeing is much more of a bumpy ride in response to highly variable and rapidly changing ocean conditions.” Eastern North Pacific gray whales, which currently number about 14,500, migrate more than 12,000 miles each year along the Paciﬁc Coast, from the warm waters off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, in the winter months to the cold, productive waters of the Arctic to feed in the summer months. Researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Southwest Fisheries Science Center in La Jolla, California, have been con-

ducting long-term population monitoring studies of these whales since the 1960s, tracking abundance, birth and death rates and monitoring body condition using aerial images. This extensive research has made this population of gray whales the most closely studied large whale population on the planet, providing a unique window into the population dynamics of the species. “This research demonstrates the value of longterm data in understanding not only the species under study but also the environment it depends on,” said Dave Weller, director of the Southwest Fisheries Science Center’s Marine Mammal and Turtle Division. “When we began collecting data on gray whales in 1967, little did we realize the important role they would play in understanding the effects of climate change on an iconic sentinel species in the Paciﬁc. This research would not have been possible without our reliable long-term record.” The eastern North Pacific gray whale population, which was hunted to near extinction before a whaling moratorium was enacted, has been viewed as a conservation success story because of the popula-

tion’s rapid recovery in the post-whaling era. In 2019, when a high number of gray whale strandings began occurring along the Pacific coast, Stewart, a researcher at the Southwest Fisheries Science Center at the time, began looking more closely at the long-term data to see if he could learn more about what might be driving the unusual mortality event. By combining the longterm data sets on the gray whale population with extensive environmental data from the Arctic, Stewart and his collaborators determined that the two “Unusual Mortality Events” declared by NOAA in 1999 and 2019 were tied to both sea ice levels in the Arctic and the biomass of seafloor-living crustaceans that gray whales target for food. Stewart also identified a third die-off in the 1980s that followed a similar pattern but was not associated with higher numbers of strandings, likely due to lower reporting rates of stranded whales prior to the 1990s. The researchers found that years with less summer sea ice in the gray whales’ Arctic feeding areas provided increased foraging opportunities that benefited the population. Benthic amphipods, the calorie-rich prey that gray whales prefer, are also sensitive to sea ice cover. presents Algae that grow underneath sea ice sink to the Carli seafloor, enriching the amphipod population. Less ice Carli is such a sweet girl. She is leads to less algae reaching currently learning leash manners, how to sit for treats, and to leave the seafloor, warmer water the other dog’s food alone. Carli that favors smaller benthic enjoys chewing on toys and bones, crustaceans and faster and loves to play with a buddy. currents that reduce habitat When she’s tired she just finds a for gray whales’ preferred spot and takes a nap. Potty training prey. is a work in progress but she is “With less ice, you get definitely getting the hang of it. less algae, which is worse Call (707) 465-5993 for more info. Find more dogs for adoption for the gray whale prey,” at Dogs of Del Norte County Facebook page. Stewart said. “All of these 144 W. Washington Blvd., Crescent City factors are converging 707-465-5993 to reduce the quality and availability of the food they FREE FREE rely on.” ESTIMATES! ESTIMATES! For the gray whales, less FREE FREE prey availability ultimately ESTIMATES! FREE ESTIMATES! leads to die-offs. The most ESTIMATES! recent event is still considered ongoing. “We are in uncharted territory now. The two previous events, despite being significant and dramatic, only lasted a couple of years,” Stewart said. “The most recent mortality event has slowed and there are signs things are turning around, but the population has continued to decline. Carpet Cleaning$140 for 3 Rooms Carpet Carpet CleaningCleaning- $140 $140 for for 33 Rooms Rooms One reason it may be dragging on is the climate Upholstery Upholstery Upholstery change component, which & Hard Floor Cleaning & & Hard HardFloor FloorCleaning Cleaning is contributing to a longResidential & Commercial Residential& &Commercial Commercial term trend of lower-quality Residential (541) 251-1615 P271036pP0110 (541)251-1615 251-1615 P271036pP0110 prey.” (541) P271036pP0110 P271036pP0110

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR A critical junction Our nation is at a critical juncture, demanding an immediate response to the pervasive issue of corruption within our political system. It is imperative that we enact an all-encompassing anti-corruption legislation package that addresses key areas of concern. First and foremost, a ban on insider trading for Congresspersons is essential to uphold ethical standards and ensure the public’s faith in our democratic processes. Additionally, lobbying from corporate interests must be prohibited to prevent undue inﬂuence on policy decisions. To maintain a truly representative government, implementing term limits

for both Congress and Judgeships is vital. This will promote fresh perspectives and discourage the entrenchment of power. Moreover, it is crucial to outlaw external interests, material or monetary gifts, to elected officials and judges, safeguarding their impartiality and the integrity of our democracy. Furthermore, comprehensive campaign finance reform is essential to level the playing field and prevent the undue influence of money in politics. Only through these reforms can we restore public trust, strengthen democratic values, and build a brighter future for our great nation.

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Corrective actions required

I have been contributing a column to the Del Norte Triplicate every week for more than a year and a half. Today is my 83rd consecutive column. As hard as I have tried to make sure that my sources are credible and the information I provide is accurate, it was inevitable that I would make a factual error.

Correction In my column published on October 11, “Open Meetings Yield the Best Results”, I made my first significant mistake. I incorrectly stated that Harbor Commissioner Rick Shephard was an owner of Fisherman’s Catch. I received a very cordial call from Rick Shephard to inform me of my misstatement. He told me that he recused himself from participating in the discussion and voting for the Fisherman’s Catch lease, because he has sold crab to this company, and he may again in the future. He is not an owner of FisherTerry Dean Brooks man’s Catch. I apologized for my Crescent City error. Commissioner Shephard then told me that he is a longtime advocate for maintaining a strong commercial fishing industry in the Crescent City Harbor and is a booster for this project. He also acknowledged that there is a place for tourism businesses in the harbor. Tri-Agency I attended two meetings of the Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority on September 28 and October 13. The first meeting was their regularly scheduled monthly meeting and they had a full agenda of actions that needed to be taken to move this agency forward. Unfortunately, this meeting could not be held due to a lack of a quorum. The Tri-Agency Board is comprised of two representatives from each of the member agencies: City, County and Harbor. For any votes to be taken there

must be at least four board members present including one from each of the member agencies. On September 28, there were no City members present. Blake Inscore has been reliable in attending and contributing to these meetings, but the other City member Jason Greenough rarely attends. This lack of commitment hobbles the ability of Tri-Agency to make progress. Another City member should be appointed. Try Again On October 13, Tri-Agency scheduled a special meeting to take care of the business that was deferred from the previously cancelled meeting. In this case a special meeting was justiﬁed due to the real urgency to move ahead with reorganization. This meeting had a quorum consisting of Harbor Commissioners Brian Stone and Wes White, County Supervisors Chris Howard and Dean Wilson and City Council Member Blake Inscore. The agenda and supporting documents were published and available on the County website. This was a very productive meeting. Decisions were made and votes were taken that will help to move forward with the reform of this beleaguered agency. I was encouraged to see this decisive action. Fiscal Decisions This ﬁrst order of business was authorizing the return of the $70,000 that the County had contributed to the Tri-Agency. Apparently, this check was sent without proper authorization and the County asked for it to be returned. The Supervisors present explained that this funding was budgeted but that the Board of Supervisors wanted to hold off providing this funding until after the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) is revised. The second item was a discussion of the accumulated cost for having the

County Counsel provide staffing and legal advice to the Tri-Agency Board. The County Counsel has now stepped back from this role, but he informed the Tri-Agency Board that if he was billing his time it would add up to about $20,000. It was recommended that the Tri-Agency formally send a request to the County asking to forgive this debt. The Board agreed to draft a letter and return to a subsequent meeting for approval before sending it. This seems reasonable that the City, County and Harbor should “donate” staff to Tri-Agency until they hire their own. Revised JPA The most consequential decision that the Tri-Agency Board made was approval of a draft revised Joint Powers Agreement. Prior to his withdrawal, the County Counsel prepared an updated agreement that addressed the concerns with past lending practices of this agency. Under the section titled “Restrictions on Powers,” the following clause was added: “The AUTHORITY shall not operate any form of lending program, including, but not limited to, revolving loan programs, intermediate relending programs, or any other program which requires the AUTHORITY to borrow or otherwise obligate itself for the purpose of directly financing community businesses.” This draft Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) will now be circulated to the member agencies for review and comment. This feedback from the members will then be brought back to the Tri-Agency for inclusion in the final revision of the JPA. This final agreement will then be returned to the members for final approval. Future Planning I was pleased to see the Tri-Agency Board setting a course for future economic

Kevin Hendrick development activities. They tentatively approved a Request for Proposals to hire a contractor which can provide Executive Director services to Tri-Agency. Tri-Agency has been hampered from making progress because they have no staff. They have a reasonable strategy to hire an economic development professional to help the agency focus on the most viable projects. This contractor will also “Advise the agency with respect to the availability of grants and procedures for obtaining grants and when so directed prepare grant applications.” Long term, this will help bring in outside funding to reduce the ﬁnancial burden on member agencies. Action Sequence Though the Tri-Agency Board is planning the necessary steps on a parallel track, there is a sequence of actions that must happen for these plans to bear fruit. First, the revised the Joint Powers Agreement must be approved by each member agency. Then the member agencies will provide startup funding for Tri-Agency operations. Once funding is received, Tri-Agency can hire the economic development professionals needed to develop and fund projects. This may take a few months, but it all seems possible. Kevin Hendrick is a 30year resident of Del Norte County. kevinjameshendrick@gmail.com

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When a skunk goes after your garden BY RICHARD RUBIN Skunks love autumn as our backyard gardens ﬁll up with ripe vegetables. But in my northern New Mexico corn patch, that meant a determined skunk chowing down on ears of corn every night. What followed next was a conundrum: I wanted it gone but didn’t know how to make that happen. My initial attempt, spreading coyote-urine crystals from the hardware store, failed to repel the raids. Then a Norteno gardener friend advised hanging mothballs in bags on the fence. Nope, no effect. My plumber friend said he got rid of a big skunk family that took up residence under his mother’s house by borrowing a trap from the county’s agriculture extension agent. He used cat food as bait — but all he caught was cats.

RICHARD RUBIN Switching to fresh eggshells, he said he caught the entire skunk family, one striped marauder at a time. A farmer neighbor’s advice was similar: “Get a Havahart trap.” I got one and the skunk ended up inside, but then what? I called Taos County Animal Control. The agent said they don’t handle skunks and gave

me two options: a private critter-control outﬁt or dropping it off myself “somewhere in the mountains.” And oh yes, be sure to cover the trap with a tarp when you approach to block possible spray, and minimize alarming the animal because you know why. Not wanting to release the skunk in the yard where it might spray my dogs, I recruited an agile friend to carry the cage about 400 yards away to a fallow ﬁeld protected by a conservation easement. The corn-chomper was back the next night. Then I read on the Havahart company website that skunks should be released at least 10 miles away. Somebody said that skunks had been dumped west of me across the Rio Grande Gorge, in an area colloquially known as otra banda, a mix of private and public land.

This turned out to be a terrible idea. When I floated that alternative with a Facebook Taos Farm and Garden group, I quickly learned that dumping a skunk across the gorge was anything but welcome. “Not near my backyard!” was the reaction. The idea of dumping the skunk also led to accusations of animal cruelty because I’d be removing the animal “from his family and home range.” A few people had an easy solution, though not one I liked: “Just shoot it.” What seemed doable was that early suggestion to drop off the skunk “somewhere” in the mountains, and I knew of some Bureau of Land Management land that included a National Conservation Area for wildlife. But first I called the Taos BLM office to check. The clerk commiserated

with my garden losses, said they have no policy on this issue, and directed me to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. The main office in Santa Fe verified that trapping a skunk was legal on my own property and referred me to the local Taos game wardens. They said because skunks aren’t regulated as “non-game animals,” they could be moved to public lands where the BLM and the Forest Service have no restrictions on freeing trapped skunks. A solution at last. So, wrapping the cage in a tarp, I drove the skunk 10 miles away to its new home, gave it time to adjust, and then opened the trap door. Out it bolted, taking off at a fast waddle across the sagebrush field. I hoped to never see it — or any member of its family — again. Out of an abundance of

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caution, though, I set the trap again, because skunks are often seen at night traveling along the dry acequias (irrigation ditches), in my neighborhood. I learned that skunks have competitors for sardine bait — this one a tabby housecat without a collar. I let the cat go, and a week later, we’re eating corn without competition. Our trap still sits in the corn patch, unbaited but ready, just in case, though I know what to do now: Que sera, sera.

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Sea Cruise shines in Crescent City

Photos by Mike Cuthbertson

Photographer Mike Cuthbertson got a birds-eye view of the Sea Cruise when it visited Crescent City. Using a drone, Cuthbertson got a look at the vintage cars and trucks from above.

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Prescribed fires planned on Six Rivers National Forest to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health Fall prescribed fire season set to start in mid-October, as conditions allow The Six Rivers National forest is planning to conduct multiple prescribed fires throughout the fall to reduce the risk of wildfires. The low- to medium-intensity burns also create healthier, more diverse, and more resilient forests that can better support wildlife. The dates for the burns and the actual number of units burned will depend upon weather conditions. Burning days are changeable because the proper conditions are neededwind and relative humidity are key factors in fire behavior, safety, and smoke control. Prescribed burning will only occur when environmental conditions permit. During the burns, proper personnel and equipment will be on site and some roads and trails may be closed to ensure safety. All prescribed burns are thoroughly planned and analyzed by a team of specialists to ensure that wildlife, fisheries, rare plants, and historic sites are

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not harmed. Habitat for a variety of wildlife species can be improved through carefully planned and executed prescribed burns. Regular burns promote the growth of plants that provide food for wildlife including important game animals such as deer and elk. Prescribed burning is an important and versatile forest management tool that can mimic natural fire disturbances and reduce underbrush and flammable vegetation, which is key to limiting wildfire risk. Smoke from prescribed fire operations is normal and may continue for several days after an ignition depending on the project size, conditions, and weather. Prescribed fire smoke is generally less intense and of much shorter duration than smoke produced by unwanted wildfires. The Six Rivers National Forest will issue notifications prior to burn implementation. Notifications will be sent to local media outlets and posted to the forest website and Facebook page.

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