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Lame Duck Harbor Commission Talks and Tables Both items were talked and tabled with no consensus. The absence of any type of credit card spending policy has wreaked ﬁnancial havoc and lots of frustration and anger by commissioners. Last week, The Triplicate reported rampant spending of thousands of dollars on a highly questionable Temporary Restraining Order against a Bayside RV tenant for $6,000 and a list of CCHD credit card charges, some legitimate, many not, mixed with the intent to obfuscate the of proper accounting of the CCHD. The target of this unwanted

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

The mood at last week’s Crescent City Harbor District (CCHD) meeting was apprehensive and tense. Lame duck commissioners Harry Adams, Wes White and Brian Stone, along with incumbents Rick Shepherd and Gerhard Weber were poised to act to: • Consider and vote to Introduce, Revise and Approve the CCHD Credit Card Policy • Consider and vote to approve sending a response to the Del Norte Civil Grand Jury Report.

attention appeared to be Harbormaster Tim Petrick. As a result of intense public and media scrutiny, Petrick submitted his resignation as Harbormaster, effective September 30. Prior to the New Business agenda item, The Triplicate distributed the latest newspaper to each commissioner with the prominent front page article on alleged misuse of the Harbor CCHD credit card and to all ﬁve candidates in attendance, running for the three vacancies soon to be open.

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Crescent City Harbor Commissioners talk and table.

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Beleaguered Harbormaster Resigns Crescent City- The Crescent City Harbor Commission (CCHD) has accepted the resignation of beleaguered Harbormaster Tim Petrick, effective, October 1 Petrick has been under intense scrutiny and criticism for alleged misuse of the

CCHD credit card and failure to provide commissioners with monthly credit card receipts. Board president Harry Adams expressed the Commission’s sentiments stating, “We have accepted Mr. Petrick’s resignation and extend our best wishes

for his future endeavors. The Board is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and continue to focus on the long-term success of our Harbor.” Assistant Harbormaster Mike Rademaker added “The Crescent City Harbor District remains dedicated

to maintaining the highest standards of service during this transition.” Three incumbent commissioners have chosen not to run again. Commissioners Wes White, Brian Stone and president Harry Adams did not ﬁle papers for the November 5th

election. Five candidates are vying for the three vacancies. Assistant Harbormaster Rademaker will assume control of harbor operations, awaiting appointment as interim harbormaster by the Harbor Commission

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Crescent City Harbormaster Timothy Petrick

Zuko’s a Calendar Boy BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

Del Norte K9 Zuko is in rare class of selected, certiﬁed patrol dogs who’ve made the calendar. The four year old patrol tracking/ narcotics German Shepherd is the December 2025 Vested Interest in K9s, manufacturer of bullet and stab protective vests. Zuko is partnered up with Del Norte Deputy Sheriff Lucas Brittain. Zuko has been involved with several major drug busts in his two years with the Department after completing 300 hours of formal police training. Zuko’s likes: enjoys outdoors and loves to play fetch and “ kickin it” with Deputy Brittain. Pet peeves: Zuko does not like taking baths. Order your 2025 calendar from Vested Interest in K9s, Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02728, (508) 824-6978 or log on to vik9s.org. Congratulations and Merry Christmas, Zuko. You’re doing a great job! Photo credit, Julie Blair Photography

Zuko loves the DNSD.

Volunteers Participate in Coastal Cleanup BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

The Redwood Coast Conservancy partnered up with Smith River Alliance to recognize the 40th Annual California Coastal Cleanup event, this past weekend Autumn Subers and Kyle Buchanan of the Conservancy and co-Director Grant Werschkull of Smith River Alliance helped organize the event and welcomed about 25 volunteers at Crescent Beach. The City sent several staff who helped clean up Elk Creek Estuary, on their own time. Redwood Coast Conservancy Executive Director Sal Munoz shared his appreciation with the volunteers for their stalwart dedication to keep the Del Norte coastline litter-free. The Del Norte Solid Waste Please see CLEANUP Page 3

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Volunteer group photo recognizing California Coastal Cleanup event.

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