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Suspect in Strangling Death of Deputy CONVICTED OF MURDER BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

Del Norte Deputy Deanna Ismael and suspect Daniel James Walter aka Edward Patrick Davies, booking photo, October 2023

Photo credit, KCRA-TV, Sacramento

Edward Patrick Davies, age 54 was convicted last week for Second Degree Murder of Del Norte County Deputy Sheriff Deanna Ismael, whose strangled body was found in her home in October, 2023. After his arrest, Sheriff Garrett Scott learned the convicted Davis had changed his name from Daniel James Walter prior to the incident. A second insanity trial was conducted in Dept. 2, Monday, March 10. James Fallwell represented the convicted Davies. Assistant District Attorney Todd Zocchi represented the People. Sentencing of Davies will take place Thursday, April 17th at 10AM. Deputy Ismael was the mother of actor Marty York from the 1993 movie, “The Sandlot.” DEPUTY Ismael worked asnan animal trainer on ﬁlm sets before making the change to law enforcement in 2021. Assisting in this case were the following: Del Norte Sheriff Sgt. LeAnn McClaﬂin, Del Norte Sheriff Sgt. Dylan Balch, DN District Attorney Investigator A.C. Field all the Brookings (Oregon) police Department who captured Davies in a homeless encampment in Curry County.

New Owners Announced for Patrick Creek Lodge BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

Congratulations to Alex and Ryan Posner (not pictured) on acquiring the ground lease of the iconic Patrick Creek Inn, in Gasquet. The Posners’ are dedicated campers from southern California, and have been coming up to Del Norte for over a decade. The Posners attempted to acquire the Lodge four years ago, after longterm camping at the Jed Smith Campground, but the opportunity was not yet available. Now, the U.S. Forest Service has ﬁnalized the Posners’ 20 year land lease. Alex Posner announced the Lodge will ofﬁcially open April

a stage coach stop in 1926. Meanwhile, the Posners are making the necessary repairs and completing all necessary permits. Weddings, Birthdays and all special events are immediately welcomed.

ABOVE - Courtesy photos Patrick Creek Lodge. LEFT (L-R) Bayside Realtors, Felicia Murphy, Dee Kinney, (new owner Alex Posner) and Mary Messal congratulate new owner Alex Posner on the acquiring of Patrick Creek Lodge

Happy Birthday, Ruthe!

DNUSD Releases RIF Announcement BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

The Del Norte Unified School District announced Budget Realignment and Staffing adjustments also known as an RIF, a reduction in workforce. A decline of approximately 450 students resulting in a loss of $6.2 million in state funding, combined with rising operational costs has forced the District to take necessary measures to secure long-term financial stability while maintaining quality education for students. The two driving factors for the RIF are: • Declining enrollment and funding shortfalls. A 50 percent increase in electricity and rising fuel costs contributed to an unsustainable fiscal environment. • Expiration of COVID-Era Supplemental funds. During the Pandemic the District received one-time funds that enabled instructional and support staff and librarians to address learning loss and other urgent needs. The RIF will impact both Classified and Certificated positions.

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Crescent City’s newest Centenarian celebrated her good health with some of her family at the Crescent City Skilled Nursing Home, last week. Ruthe was born in Lemmon, South Dakota and moved to Crescent City in 1970. Ruthe worked in the ﬁsheries industry and later developed master skills in quilting. As an active

member of the Quilting Guild, Ruthe received many awards and commendations at the Del Norte County Fair. Ruthe was one of 12 siblings and she delivered nine children, some of whom joined her to celebrate 100 years of life. Ruthe’s children included, Lester, Vern, Linda, Leala, Larry, Wanda, DeEll, Gail and Marthy. Happy Birthday, Ruthe. Wishing you good health and see you, next year.

LEFT - Courtesy photo - Centenarian Ruthe Mayer

ABOVE: Ruthe celebrates 100 with some of her family .

Ruthe Mayer turned 100, March 6, 2025. Phone Number: 707-460-6727

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1. The Lodge consists of 19 rooms, six motel units and two vacation rental units. The bar and restaurant will ofﬁcially be open, May 1. The iconic Patrick Creek Lodge is 99 years old, founded as

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