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Suspect sought for attempted murder KNOX KERANEN The Triplicate
The Crescent City Police Department is calling for assistance in their search to find a man suspected of attempting to kill his spouse. On May 24, Crescent City police officers responded to a report of
domestic battery on the 1000 block of Highway 101. Once they arrived, the victim told police 29-year-old Skyler Stewart had attacked her while she was sleeping. Stewart allegedly made threats to kill the victim and struck her in the face several times. Then, Stewart used a handheld torch to light a blanket on
fire, which the victim was underneath, according to a May 24 press release from the CCPD. The victim was able to get away from Stewart and put out the fire. In addition to the attack, Stewart allegedly stole the victim’s cell phone, so that she could not call 911. Stewart currently has an active
warrant for his arrest, due to violation of the terms of his probation. If you see Stewart, or know where he may be, contact dispatch at 707464-4196. You can also message the CCPD facebook account or use the online reporting form located at https://www.crescentcity.org/ Police-Form
Six Rivers to provide Capitol Christmas Tree ZACK DEMARS The Triplicate
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Gilbert Myers sorts through seaweed for dead or live fish. The trap boxes inevitably collect a fair amount of debris along with the fish.
Increased fish kill is a troubling sign KNOX KERANEN The Triplicate
The Yurok Nation is warning of an unprecedented fish kill happening in the Klamath River, the likes of which will likely result in thousands of dead salmon. Every Spring, the tribe sets fish traps in the Lower Klamath, just upriver from the confluence of the Trinity River, near Weitchpec. The live traps provide a small snapshot of the river, as they collect various species of fish, including juvenile salmon, Steelhead Trout, Speckled Dace, as well as other river creatures like the wormlike Pacific Lamprey. Fisheries technicians Jamie Holt and Gilbert Myers monitor these traps daily, performing general health inspections, as well as measuring and weighing each fish. On a normal day, they would find four or five dead salmon in their three traps, but mortality rates skyrocketed earlier this month. The traps were yielding 60-80 dead salmon on a daily basis for consecutive weeks during the beginning and middle of May. In examining the dead fish, Holt knew something was drastically wrong. “Being around here so long, we recognized it was a different type of mortality, it didn’t appear to be a naturally occurring one,” said Holt. With distended bellies and bulging eyes, the fish were demonstrating tell-tale symptoms of being infected with the parasite Ceratonova shasta, said Holt. While C. shasta has been present in the water system in the area for a long time, the outbreak this year — driven by warm water Please see FISH, Page A12
Seven dead juvenile salmon illustrates a significant improvement from fish kill numbers occurring earlier in the month.
Vaccines popular among Del Norte teens ZACK DEMARS The Triplicate
Interest in the COVID-19 vaccine has continue to slow in Del Norte County — with one key caveat, according to County Health Officer Dr. Warren Rehwaldt. “We still have relatively low numbers of people getting vaccinated. It’s not just us, it’s pretty much across the board with our partners as well,” Rehwaldt told the county’s board of supervisors Tuesday. But Rehwaldt said county and state officials are working to increase opportunities for young people to get the Pfizer vaccine, which has received federal authorization for use in 12- to 15-year olds. “There’s been a little bit of interest since Pfizer got here because that enabled some younger folks to get vaccinated, and honestly our
biggest interest group right now is teenagers and their parents,” Rehwaldt said. And the county’s vaccination effort has changed in recent weeks. OptumServe, the company which conducts the county’s testing program, took over the county’s main vaccination site under a state contract. “We’re not getting out of the vaccination business, but we’re letting the state take over the steady availability at the fairgrounds, which everybody knows about and has been moderately successful,” Rehwaldt said. “We just have seen a real die-off in interest in the vaccine lately.” Meanwhile, the county’s virus case rate has remained stubbornly stable with a slow downward trend. The county’s averaged around two or three new cases of the virus
each day in recent weeks, according to Rehwaldt. The doctor noted that number is “still more than we like, but it’s manageable, certainly.” The county will remain in the red tier of pandemic restrictions for a 16th week, still longer than any other California county. Just 9% of the state’s population, or eight counties, remains in that risk level. State health officials this week reaffirmed their commitment to remove most COVID-19 restrictions across the state on June 15. That’ll include lifting physical distancing and capacity restrictions, as well as aligning mask guidance with now-loosened CDC rules. But Rehwaldt said that reopening won’t quite put the pandemic to bed. “They’re still going to recommend personal protection, as we will, especially for people who are not vaccinated, it’s still not a safe
place to be out in the world until you’ve been vaccinated. And we still encourage everybody to think it over and think about getting that shot,” the doctor said. He pointed to a recent study, which showed that vaccinated Californians have gotten sick or hospitalized or died with the virus at far, far lower rates than unvaccinated individuals. “That’s a stark difference. I think people need to start understanding that in a real way, and how much a difference it makes to get the vaccines,” Rehwaldt said. Vaccinations — including with the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine and the Pfizer vaccine, which his open to anyone 12 and older — in Del Norte County can be scheduled through the state’s MyTurn system online at https:// myturn.ca.gov/.
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California forest officials are planning for Christmas all year long. The Six Rivers National Forest will provide the “People’s Tree,” this Christmas — that is, the Christmas tree placed on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol each holiday season. Each year, a different national forest is selected by the U.S. Forest Service to provide the tree for the Capitol, as well as additional trees for other congressional offices. And this year, Six Rivers officials will be looking for the fullest, prettiest tree to contribute, according to Samantha Reho, a Forest Service spokesperson. “Our intent is to find the biggest, shiniest, fullest, best, prettiest, tallest, close enough to a road that we can access tree for the U.S. Capitol’s west lawn, and obviously to showcase the Six Rivers and its people,” Reho told the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors Tuesday. Reho said officials will pick one 60- to 80-foot tree for the capitol lawn, and around 130 more for various D.C. office buildings. “And those trees decorations,” Reho said. “We put out a call ... earlier this month requesting 15,000 ornaments by Californians.”
The effort to send and decorate the festive trees will require lots of handmade help, including 4,000 outdoor ornaments, 11,000 indoor ornaments and 130 tree skirts. Forest Service officials say the theme of this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree program, “Six Rivers, Many Peoples, One Tree,” represents the diversity and natural history of the region the tree will come from. The program’s logo does the same: It features an image of a six-stripped river, an endangered Lassic Lupine flower and a tall tree with one light for each of the state’s Native tribes. “Obviously drawing attention to the Six Reivers National Forest, ‘Many Peoples’ as we believe in inclusivity and diversity within our forest as well as within the Forest Service, and obviously ‘One Tree:’ that is our mission to bring a beautiful tree to Washington D.C. by Christmas.” Beyond trees and decorations, Reho said the project includes a slate of community events across the state. “But it’s not just providing a tree to Washington D.C., we are going to be going on a five-week, whistle-stop tour throughout the entire state of California and before making our way over to Washington DC with a lot of local events we’re planning that will obviously culminate with Celebration Week in Please see TREE, Page A12
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OBITUARIES Sherry Hepp Skaggs-Natt
Tene Louise Kremling
July 26, 1944 – May 18, 2021
Matchmaker and chasing behind the race car crews. Sherry loved & lived life to the fullest. Always ready for a new journey, new career & new hair color. Always with the kids in tow for any fun adventure, with an easy smile & laughter, she never met a stranger, her door was always open, coffee on & food for anyone in need. Sherry loved big, with her giant heart, forgiveness & unconditional love. She treated everyone like family, and once you were family, you were family for life… unconditionally. Sherry is survived by her Children; Deanna Jackson (Terry), Leanna Berghagen (Jerry), Bobbi Langford, Missy Tuttle (Fred), Loredana Spinas (Scott), Melony Lenover (Brian), Andrea Skaggs (Doug), Leonard Peterson, Leri Peterson. *Grandchildren; Tawny Youngblood, Jessica Parnell (Brad), Shawn Nomura (Leah), Nicholas Maraganis, Erin Nomura (Will), Cody Fletcher (Kristina), Nacole Myers, Jamie Scott (Cliff), Brandy Rodriguez (Juan), Harold Jones, Michaela Baxter (Marcus), Jeremiah Berghagen (Yuriah), Kelsey Lenover (Steven), Brianna Lenover, Ashley Lenover, Aleesha Lenover, Brandon Jones, Emma Lenover, Suzie Skaggs.
Sherry Hepp Skaggs-Natt, of Klamath Ca. passed away peacefully Tuesday May 18th, 2021 in Medford Oregon. Born July 26, 1944 to Norman & Leatha Hepp, in Pasco Washington, shortly after moving to Crescent City Ca. attending local schools & Del Norte High School. Sherry enjoyed many adventures that took her & the girls, all over the US from California, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, North Dakota and all points in between – Uhaul loved her !! Returning to her beloved Del Norte County in 1983 for good, falling for & marrying the love of her life Vestel Skaggs in 1984. The adventures continued as they owned businesses, Skaggs Auto & Smog, Lady Devine Boutique, careers in Real Estate, Bartending, Esthetician facials, Makeup artist…
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*Great Grandchildren; Alex, Kiersten, Jared, Alisa, Haley, Ariana, Kevin, Mackenzie, Tyson, SteviRay, Zion, Kabella, Annalise, Peyton, AJ, Bryce, Haivyn, Kingston, Mateo, Alanzo, Malakai, Annalee, Niko, Rey-go-oh, Kellen, Ryder, Julian, Gianna. *Great-Great Grandchildren; Kierlyn, Jaxon, Alayna, Jayda…… with new Grandbaby Kinsley #57 on the way. *Husband Donald Natt, Brother Rodney Davis, Cousin Linda Woods (John), Cousin Gary Johnson, family Marvin Jones & Jimmy Myers. Preceded in death by; Parents Norman & Leatha Hepp, Husband Vestel Skaggs, Louisa Herring, Kelly Nomura, Clifford Jones, Jacob Scott, Malarie Radabaugh, Regan Lenover. Family & friends are invited to attend Memorial services to be held Saturday May 29th at Bethel Christian Center, 12:00 noon, 651 J st, Crescent City Ca. // Celebration of her amazing Life to follow at the home of Brandy & Juan Rodriguez, 344 Redwood Rd. Klamath Ca.
DEATH NOTICES Joe Edward Marques, 69, born March 10, 1952, in Azores, passed away May 24, 2021, in Crescent City, California. He was a 50 year resident of Del Norte County. Visitation will be held at Wier’s Mortuary Chapel on Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 12:00 to 7:00 pm with the Rosary immediately startling at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11:00 am with interment to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel. Please sign the family’s online guest book at wiersmortuary.com Crescent City resident Vera M. Heberlein passed away May 7, 2021 in a Brookings care facility at the age of 91. She was born February 26, 1930 in Sarles, North Dakota. Redwood Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
Tene Louise (Blankenship) Kremling, beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, Wife, Grandmother, and Cousin went to be with her Creator the morning of May 14th, 2021. Tene, a Yurok tribal elder, was born on September 23, 1946 and raised in Orick. She spent most of her life in Humboldt County. Tene was deeply connected with her family’s native culture. She had a passion for the outdoors. Tene enjoyed going on backpacking trips, cross country skiing and camping with her friends and family. Many stories were shared by Tene around a campfire or along a hiking trail. She was a published poet and her poetry reflected her love of nature
and family. Tene and her husband Leroy loved dancing and could be caught any given night dancing to local polka, country or line dancing music. Tene was a member of the Humboldt Accordionaires. Tene graduated from McKinleyville High and received her BA from HSU. After Tene raised her two sons she attended and graduated from Sacramento State College. She graduated with a master’s degree in social work in 1992 and received her Licensed Clinical Social Worker certification shortly after. After graduation Tene accepted a position in Bishop, Ca where she met her current husband, Leroy. Tene and Leroy returned to Humboldt County in 1996 where she worked at United Indian Health Services as a Social Worker for many years. She also worked for many local tribes, taught Native American Studies at HSU and traveled the country as teacher and presenter at many Native American conferences. She grew professionally and made many great friends. Tene’s mission to help native children and their families be healthy and thrive by using
her professional guidance, understanding and deep compassion for people has helped countless families over the years. In recent years Tene and Leroy spent retirement traveling to Texas, where they had a second home. Tene will forever be remembered as a loving, caring, considerate, understanding and adventurous. She will be tremendously missed. Tene is preceded in death by her parents, Blanche and Harry Blankenship. She leaves her husband, Leroy Kremling of Fortuna. Sister, Judy (Tony) Misch. Son, Kenny (Samantha) Frick, their kids, Magen(Josh) Gray, Zack (Emily) and Mackenzie. Great Grandkids Jaxon, Travis, Paige and Blair. Son Byron (Kimbelry) Frick. And Leroy’s family Julie (Matt) Alex, Caroline and Scarlett. Jennifer (Nick) Paige & Paxton. Arrangements are made through Paul’s Chapel in Arcata. She will be laid to rest with her parents at Trinidad Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 5th at 1pm at Orick Community Hall.
school he attended Beria college for a semester. Wally’s college career was put on hold while he joined the U.S Navy from 1961-1965. His ship came to shore in San Francisco, California and he met a Japanese woman whose name was Karen Shiraishi. He later married her in San Francisco on/about 1965. On October 13th, 1966 he had his only child Wesley C. Taylor born in Long Beach, CA. Wally’s civilian work career began with GE in 1966 and went to 1969 in Downey, CA. He was also attending Cal State Fullerton while working for GE. In 1970, Wally moved to Bellingham, WA where he attended Western Washington University to finalize his Masters Degree in Business Administration. After graduating he moved back to Los Angeles metropolitan area in 1972 and began working for Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Glendale, CA for about 4 years. In 1976, he moved to Detroit, MI to work for Ford Motor Company as
a manager for the aerospace division. He only worked there for about two years and choose to spend more time with his son in sporting events and practices so, he quit his job. He asked his son “where do you want to move to?” He said Crescent City, CA, a place where Wally once had a family vacation. As a result, in 1978 he moved to Crescent City and has lived there ever since. Wally worked at the Redwood School for twenty years as an elementary school teacher and taught hundreds of students from Del Norte County. After retirement, he spent most of his time watching his grandchildren Collin, Zackary and Gianna play sports and attend school functions. His other hobby was to go to the coffee shop and hang out with his friends. He is survived by son Wes (Linda) Taylor, grandchildren Collin, Zackary and Gianna. His brothers Allen & Jerry Lee and sisters Bonnie and Nan.
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Waldo Virgil Taylor, 78, of Crescent City, CA, passed away on Feb 19,2021 at Addie Meedom House. Waldo Virgil Taylor aka Wally was born October 11th, 1942 in Forest Hills, Kentucky to Ettice and Virgil Taylor. He was one of twelve children with 3 brothers and 8 sisters. Wally was always a good student throughout grade school he had straight A’s. He attended Belfry high school in Belfry, KY where he was at the top of his class academically. After high
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OBITUARIES Jeff Mitchell
It is with great sadness that we share the news that the world has lost a wonderful, loving, and compassionate man. On Sunday, May 9, 2021, Jeff Mitchell passed from this earthly life after a long hard-fought battle with brain cancer. He peacefully
and comfortably crossed over while holding his wife’s hand. Jeff, affectionally known to his family and close friends as “Choli” or “Mitcholi”, was born in Crescent City, California on February 28, 1953, to Margaret Winnifred Syme and Cyril Stith Mitchell. He lived in Crescent City his entire life until he left to attend Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo where he received his architectural degree. He returned to Crescent City to establish his career and what a career he had. His legacy is evident throughout Del Norte County and beyond in the hundreds of residential homes and building structures that started out as a blank piece of paper on his drafting table and
ultimately became someone’s dream home or business. If Choli were not at his drafting table, you would find him at Del Norte Golf Course playing the game he loved with his friends. He was an accomplished golfer and extremely proud of his four (4) handicap not so long ago. Winning the Del Norte Men’s Club championship on more than one occasion were his most valued golf victories. Choli leaves behind his cherished family; wife, Debbie, son Chris (Stephanie), daughter Monica (John) and four grandchildren; Colton Carmona, Dylan Cabral, Kaitlyn Cabral (to whom he referred to as “my favorite granddaughter” –
since she is the only one) and Cayson Carmona. Life will never be the same without Choli, but we are so thankful that we were able to share a wonder life with him. His was a life well-lived. We are celebrating Choli’s life on July 3, 2021, at Del Norte Golf Course, 130 Club Drive, Crescent City, CA starting at 11:30 a.m. Please join us and share your memories. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made toward the purchase a memorial bench to be placed at Del Norte Golf Course. Mail to Christian Carmona, 1227 Riviera Drive, Redding, The solution to the Crossword can be found on Page A7 CA 96001, or contribute to a The solution to the Sudoku puzzle can be found on Page A7 charity of your choice.
He is survived by sisters Patricia Sanderson Pace of Salt Lake City, Utah, Boni Boles Brown of Smith River, California, and 2 brothers, Phillip Collett of Etiwanda, California, and Burt Boles of La Quinta, California. There are numerous nieces and nephews who all loved Uncle Bill. We will miss this big hearted, smart, enjoyable man. He was preceded in death by
his parents and grandparents Olice Bibancos, Isadore Ferris, Albert and Dora Sanderson. Burial to take place at the Yurok Veteran’s Cemetery, Weitchpec, California. Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel. Please sign the family’s online guest book at wiersmortuary.com
William Roy Sanderson William Roy Sanderson, born December 20, 1937, in Hoopa, California, passed away May 22, 2021, in Klamath, California, at age 83. He was born to William Roy Sanderson and Paula Ferris Sanderson Boles. William was a Yurok Tribal member, a Navy Veteran, he worked for United Airlines, a sheet metal worker, the railroad, and Cal Trans.
‘Ocean World Diva’ dies at 42
Marina, a 42-year old senior resident and beloved Harbour Seal at Ocean World aquarium, passed away May 17. After being with Ocean World for 21 years, she succumbed to old age. Marina was rescued from the wild in 1999 and was deemed un-releasable by the local Marine Mammal Rescue Center after suffering from malnutrition, poor eyesight and several bite wounds. Marina recovered and
quickly became a staff favorite. She was deemed the “Ocean World Diva.” Over her time at Ocean World, an estimated 1.6 million tourists got the chance to visit her and learn about marine mammals. In the wild, the lifespan of a Harbour Seal is around 30 years, so Marina lived a long life in a loving and caring environment since she arrived in Crescent City, and her loss is felt by our the staff and especially the animal handlers
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Killing wildlife to see who wins By Ted Williams Would you like to earn money and prizes by killing coyotes, foxes, cougars, bobcats, wolves, raccoons, squirrels, crows, rattlesnakes, rabbits, prairie dogs, woodchucks or skunks? If so, you can enter any of the thousands of wildlife-killing contests permitted and sometimes promoted by 44 state game and fish agencies. Such contests are legal in all Western states save California, Washington, Arizona and Colorado. These events have names like “Song Dog Smackdown,” “Good Ol Boy’s Fall Predator Tournament” and “Predator Palooza.” Names of competing teams are no less evocative. Placing high in a Lone Star Predator Calling Classic were “Beer Belly Varmint Hunters” and “Team Anthrax.” Standard equipment includes reclining chairs, electronic predator calls, tripods and other gun rests, spotting scopes, spotlights, night-vision goggles, other thermal-imaging equipment and high-capacity assault rifles equipped with telescopic sights. Prizes include cash - $50,000 if you win the West Texas Big Bobcat Contest - and such paraphernalia as camo clothing and AK-47s. Many contests have children’s divisions. Sponsors include gun companies, sporting-goods stores, fire departments, 4-H clubs and chambers of commerce. Body counts are impressive. One of the 717 teams in last year’s Big Bobcat Contest turned in 94 foxes. Carcasses are piled, photographed and invariably discarded. “Event coordinators are being hassled,” lament directors of a killing-contest support group called Coyote Contest. “Help us promote those who still understand and value the services that predator hunters provide!” Commentators on the group’s website explain these “services”: “Save a fawn; kill a coyote,” “Wanted dead or alive for the crimes of stealing fawns, turkeys, & livestock,” “Saving livestock one bullet at a time!”
Ted Williams It doesn’t work this way. Predators do kill game and livestock, but no game species in the United States is suppressed by predation, and overpopulated species like elk and deer lack the predators needed to maintain their health and that of native ecosystems. Robert Crabtree, who did the seminal work on coyotes in central Washington and Yellowstone National Park, reports that to reduce a coyote population, at least 70 percent of the animals need to be eliminated -something he says “rarely, if ever, happens.” He found that where coyotes aren’t persecuted, average litter size at birth is five or six, but because of competition for prey an average of one to two pups survive their first year. When coyotes are shot, trapped or poisoned, pup survival increases because competition is reduced. So coyote “control” results in more, not fewer, coyotes. What’s more, Crabtree has found that indiscriminate killing of predators increases livestock loss. Because coyote “control” (which, again, doesn’t approach 70 percent) reduces the number of adults able to feed young, packs tend to abandon their normal small-mammal diet mammal diet and turn instead to larger prey, like livestock. Carter Niemeyer, a retired predator-control agent, tells the story of the rancher who phoned him after one aerial operation. “Carter,” declared the rancher, “do coyotes revenge kill? We haven’t had trouble with coyotes all winter. We saw your helicopter the other morning and heard lots of shooting. Now we’ve got coyotes killing sheep.
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What the hell’s going on?” Here’s the explanation: Random shooting of predators creates chaos by removing “desirables.” Other predators fill the void including “undesirables” that do kill livestock The public wearies of wildlife-killing contests. Three years ago they were legal in every state save California. Now they’re also banned in Washington, Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts and Maryland. New Mexico and Vermont have banned coyote-killing contests. Competing to kill wildlife outrages the fair-chase hunting community. “We don’t like anything that smacks of commercialization with money or prizes,” remarks Eric Nuse, a hunter educator who serves on the boards of Orion - The Hunters’ Institute and the New England Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. “Anything that doesn’t honor the animals grates on us.” Wildlife-killing contests can erode “the public’s view of ethical hunting,” reports the Wildlife Society, comprised of 11,000 biologists and managers. No trained wildlife professional believes that killing contests accomplish anything worthwhile. This from the Pennsylvania Game Commission: “The agency (has) finally accepted the reality that predator control does not work.” Yet the Commission still sanctions 27 major wildlife-killing contests that attract thousands of participants. Why do 44 state game and fish agencies continue to allow these contests? Money. Employees are fed and clothed largely by hunting-license revenue; and wildlife-killing contestants must buy hunting licenses even though they’re not “hunters.” More accurately, people who compete to kill wildlife are described by their critics as “assassins.” Ted Williams is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange. org, a nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He is a nationally recognized writer on wildlife issues.
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FATE OF EXERCISE EQUIPMENT BECOMES SORE SUBJECT DEAR ABBY: Several years ago, while living with my sister, I bought a $900 rowing machine I could barely afford. I loved it and used it often. Two years ago, since we were moving out, I decided to let my sister take the rowing machine because my new apartment building had three and hers had no gym at all. It worked perfectly, and I thought I was doing her a favor because she couldn’t afford a gym membership. My intention was to take back the rowing machine when I eventually had room to put it somewhere in a future home. Well, after recently moving into my new home and requesting she return it, she informed me that it was hers now. That was never my intention. She has gotten my other sister and our parents to side with her, and they’re making me feel like a bad person for even asking for it. Now I’m left to shop for a new machine, while the original sits in her new large home gym along with her Peloton. She never offered to buy it, ever. She just insists it’s hers now because I “gave” it to her. I still need a rowing machine, and I get upset every time I look at new ones online. It just feels wrong that I have to buy another one. What should I do? -- BUFF BRO IN ILLINOIS DEAR BRO: Buy another one. If it wasn’t made absolutely clear to Sissy that you expected the rowing machine to be returned at a later date, she was within her rights to conclude that it was a gift. If you DID make that clear to her when you moved out, then shame on her. But either way, it’s not worth a family feud.
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DEAR ABBY: Some close friends have an adult child with a severe disability. They’ve been upfront about it and his need to be present in the community. I applaud their attitude, but on a personal level, I don’t know how to handle it. They have a big family celebration coming up, assuming things continue to improve COVID-wise. I’m tired of not knowing how to interact with this person. Other people laugh and joke and seem to have a nice relationship with him. I struggle to understand, and I don’t know if I should just be honest and say I don’t know what to do or say. I feel I’m missing out on what others see. How do I move along? -AWKWARD IN MASSACHUSETTS DEAR AWKWARD: I don’t think it’s necessary to explain to your friends that you feel uncomfortable interacting with their disabled child. I do think you should tell them you would like to interact more fully with him and ASK FOR SUGGESTIONS on how you can achieve that. They wouldn’t find it offensive. In fact, they may appreciate your being forthright, because I’m willing to bet not everyone has been as compassionate as you -- or as direct. ----------------------------------------------------Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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Recycling mattresses is a good option for Del Norte County residents By Tim Stockett In Del Norte County, the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program is a successful resource for residents and businesses to recycle mattresses, helping to save space in local landfills and prevent mattresses from being dumped on local roadways, along coastal areas and other public spaces. We’re pleased to offer this service, especially in a rural area where access to recycling can be more challenging than urban areas in the state. Since 2016, the Bye Bye Mattress program has been operating in California, building a vast network to remove mattresses, box springs and most recently futons from the waste stream and turn them into everyday products. This is done by deconstructing and separating them into their different components, such as steel, wood and foam, where they can then be repurposed in products such as garden mulch, carpet padding and even household appliances. More than 75% of a mattress can be recycled. So far we have seen great success, recycling 7 million mattresses – including 6,119 in Del Norte County – since our launch in the state and diverting more than 230 million pounds of waste from landfills. There are three ways Del Norte County residents can recycle their mattresses and contribute to this success. The easiest is to have a retailer take an old mattress when delivering a new one. It’s state law that all retailers, even those using carriers such as FedEx and UPS, offer this service at no additional cost. Del Norte County residents can also recycle their mattresses through curbside waste collection. Recology Del Norte offers no-cost bulky item pick up twice a year for both single family and multifamily households.
We work with Recology to ensure mattresses collected through this program are recycled through Bye Bye Mattress. Finally, the Bye Bye Mattress network consists of more than 200 permanent collection sites around California, serving all 58 counties with access to no-cost drop off points for mattresses. This includes Humboldt Moving & Storage in Crescent City, which provides the service to residents and businesses on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Collection sites are also augmented by collection events. You can find more information at ByeByeMattress.com. These efforts are funded by a $10.50 fee assessed on every new mattress purchase in California. This not only helps us build our collection network, but also to ensure Californians are aware of the resources that are available to them, support communities with addressing hotspots for illegal mattress dumping and fund research that helps improve mattress recycling efficiency and develops more uses for recycled mattress products. As the Bye Bye Mattress program grows, so do our efforts to provide more opportunities to recycle mattresses. This includes developing new, creative relationships with local nonprofits and small businesses to join our network as collection sites. It’s part of our commitment to expand access so we can better support California’s global leadership in environmental stewardship. Mattress recycling is key to preserving Del Norte County’s natural beauty. The more mattresses that enter the program, the fewer that end up in landfills or illegally dumped. Together we can all do our part to keep our community green and clean. Tim Stockett is the Mattress Recycling Council representative for Del Norte County.
Letters to the Editor Thank you. I am bedridden with an untreated left fractured tibia for the 11th day after a motor vehicle accident which was my fault. On May 13, I left an urgent message about my injuries with the VA Roseburg operator/call center to forward to my VA Brookings clinic. VA-BR did not call me for over five days (including a weekend) to let me know they were ‘trying’ to get my records from where I was initially treated in the ER at Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, California. The doctor there did x-rays, ice, a referral to an orthopedic surgeon and pain pills, which I am using very sparingly so I don’t have complications with them in
the future. VA-BR should have requested my medical records from them on May 13 after my urgent phone call and should not have waited five days to call me and start the process for my treatment. I called VA-RO Community Care, which makes referrals for veterans to non-VA medical entities, early on May 17 to start the referral process, and they had not even been notified by VA-BR of my injuries. I had to call VA-RO CC two days later to find out a referral had just been made. It took nine days for this to occur, as I remained untreated for my fractured tibia. I also have a cracked rib, so with every breath I take, and every hop I make on my
walker to heat a can of soup for my breakfast, since I live alone, I am in a lot more pain. Thanks to Tracy with the Senior Center Nutrition Program which delivers me weekday nutritious meals to my front door. And I am so thankful for a dear neighbor and friend who assists me when she can, takes care of my kitty, goes shopping for me and brings me take-out meals. Every time I drive by the Point Of Honor, I am so proud of all of the entities and community members who participated in its creation to honor veterans and all military personnel. So I have to ask, “Who Honors Veterans?” Theresa Zwan Crescent City
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Year 2021- 2022 Curry County Public Transit Service District Budget on June 9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room located at 94235 $ Moore Street, Gold Beach. The proposed budget can be viewed online on the county’s website at co.curry.or.us (on the Finance Department page), or, in person at the County Clerk’s Office located in the Courthouse, Gold Beach. The agenda will be posted on the website mentioned, under ‘ Board of Commissioners’, then ‘ Agendas and Minutes’, and the date. --------------------------------------------e COUNTY OF DEL NORTE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
+ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Del Norte all will conduct a Public Hearing at 3:30 p.m., or soon thereaf---- ter, on June 3, 2021 via Zoom at https://- dnco.zoom.us/j/ts 98664483754?pwd=- dmNzUTNiUk9XdzV2dGw4Z- kxoMElEdz09 in order to discuss submittal of an application for funding under the 2021 State Community Develas opment Block Grant (CDBG) dy. Program and to solicit public input er; on competitive activities to be included in the application. This public hearing is in response pm to the release of the Notice of on Funding Availability (NOFA) r. for CDBG-CV2 and 3 funds for COVID-19 related activities that benefit low-and moderate-income residents. On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The State Department of Housing and Community Dey. velopment (HCD) have published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CDBG- CV2 and CV3) funds. The State will receive $113,263,490 in CDBG-CV2 funds and $ 18,031,478 in . CDBG-CV3 funds. HCD has set aside approximately $50 million of its CDBG-CV2 funds to support Homekey projects to California units of local government for projects applied for under the Homekey NOFA that are CDBG-CV2 eligible. The County of Del Norte is eligible to receive funds as a Homekey Awardee through the Homekey Set-aside Application E Invitation received by HCD. Eligible activities paid for with State CDBG funds must meet g one of the three National Objectives listed in CDBG Federal Statutes as follows: benefit to low-income households or per. sons (also called Low/Mod Benefit), slum and blight (addressing physical problems in specific k neighborhoods) or meeting urgent community development need (a need resulting from a state a or federal declared disaster or posing unforeseen risks to health and safety). In addition, eligible activities must be used directly to prevent, prepare for or respond mes to COVID-19 and meet CDBG requirements as provided and directed by HCD in the published NOFA and outlined in their plan e as follows: nty Public services to respond to COVID-19 impacts Public facility improvements to increase capacity for healthcare facilities and improve public facility safety Housing facilities for persons experiencing homelessness, including acquisition and rehabilitation Economic development to support needs of local businesses to retain and bring back jobs impacted by COVID-19 The County of Del Norte anticipates submitting an application under this NOFA Homekey Set-aside application invitation. The County does not expect to expend any Program Income dollars in the next program year/ contract term. The County promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low- and moderate-income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap. The purpose of this public hearing/meeting is to give community members an opportunity to make their comments known on the proposed activities/- application. Any member of the public may virtually participate in the meeting and be heard on the item described in this notice, or submit written comments prior to the meeting by email to: Roy Jackson at RJackson@co.del-norte.ca.us. If you require special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact the above email at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting or by calling 707-464-3191. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to the County via the email listed above or direct written comments to the County of Del Norte, Department of Health and Human Services at 880 Northcrest Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531. Your comments
would like more information regarding the item described in this notice, please call Roy Jackson at 707-464-3191. In addition, information is available for review at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. --------------------------------------------NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS CURRY COUNTY PROBATE NO.: 21PB03848 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Jon R. Card, have been appointed personal representative of the Estate of Richard S. Cottingham, 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, Dreyer, Glatte & Larsen, LLP, Attn: Erik C. Larsen 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, Dreyer, Glatte & Larsen, LLP, attorneys for the personal representative. DATED and first published this May 28th, 2021. Jon R. Card PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE --------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT “Pacific Auto Sales” The following person/s is/are doing business as: Pacific Auto Sales 1312 Northcrest Dr Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: a corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 5/1/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Pacific Motor Group, Gene J. Johnson (President)
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 4/21/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20210058 Publish: May 28th, June 4th, 11th and 18th 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T316545 --------------------------------------------POTENTIAL SMALL BREACH OF PATIENT HIPAA INFORMATION Occurred Saturday, April 24, 2021 Coastal Home Health and Hospice does not know whether the personal health information of any specific individual was compromised, but believes it possible that between 10 and 40 individuals’ names and diagnoses may have been in the unshredded but discarded materials. Coastal Home Health and Hospice is unaware of any likelihood that those materials in fact became available to any person. --------------------------------------------City of Crescent City Summary of Proposed Ordinance No. 826 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the City Council of the City of Crescent City will consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 826, An Ordinance
of Beach Fires on Certain Public Beaches, of Chapter 12.20, Park Regulations, of Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, of the Crescent City Municipal Code. Currently, the municipal code effectively prohibits beach fires on the public portion of Pebble Beach between Front Street and Sixth Street. The Ordinance extends the prohibition of beach fires on the public portion of Pebble Beach to include the public beach between the northern boundary of the Battery Point Vista area and the City limit line at Preston Island, requires beach fires on private property to have the written consent of the property owner, and establishes size and location regulations for all beach fires consistent with the California Fire Code, and prohibits the abandonment of fires or the burying of coals. A copy of the full ordinance is available for review on the City’s website www. crescentcity.org or by contacting the City Clerk, Robin Patch at (707) 464-7483. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing guidelines, the City Council meeting will be held via Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel (City of Crescent City, California). Public comments may be submitted in writing via email to publiccomment@crescentcity.org or delivery to the City Clerk’s office (377 J Street, Crescent City, California 95531) prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Public comment may also be made during the meeting by participating via Zoom. Instructions for joining the meeting via Zoom will be listed on the agenda posted for the meeting. This notice must be published at least 5 days prior to the proposed date of adoption. /s/ Robin Patch, City Clerk Publication Date: May 28, 2021 --------------------------------------------NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE
FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BARBARA RAYNES, Deceased, Case No. 21PB03675 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above entitled estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned Personal Representative c/o JAMES W. GARDNER, Attorney for Personal Representative MATK EVANS at 29692 Ellensburg Ave, Ste 11, P.O. Box 1286, Gold Beach, Oregon 97444, Phone (541) 247-6615, 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, Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative, JAMES W. GARDNER whose address and phone number appear above. DATED this 19 day of May, 2021. James W. GARDNER, OSB#720943 Attorney for MARK EVANS 29692 Ellensburg Ave., Ste 11 Gold Beach, OR 97444 Phone 541-247-6615 Fax 541-247-4585 DATES OF PUBLISHING: May 28, June 4 and June 11, 2021. --------------------------------------------Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority Summary of Ordinance No. 2021-02
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name and the business address used by the seller are:
On May 18, 2021, the governing board of the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority adopted the above-entitled ordinance. The ordinance does the following: (1) sets new transfer station rates for the Del Norte County, Klamath and Gasquet Transfer Stations; (2) sets new maximum approved collection rates for Recology Del Norte collection services; and (3) establishes a maximum annual CPI increase of 4.0%. The new rates will be effective July 1, 2021. A copy of the entire ordinance, including the new rates, is available for public inspection at the Authority’s office located at 1700 State Street, Crescent City, California or by calling Kyra at 465-1100. Ordinance No. 202102 was adopted by the following polled vote: AYES: Commissioners Starkey, Short, Tompkins, Greenough and Inscore NOES: None.
Coast Auto Center, Inc. 1312 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531 All other business names and addresses used by the seller within the past three years, as stated by the seller, are: Coast Auto Center, Inc. 530 Chetco Avenue Brookings, OR 97415 The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: Coast Auto Center, Inc. 1312 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531 The name and business address of the buyer are: Pacific Motor Group, Inc. 1312 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531 The assets being sold are generally described as: All dealership assets, including vehicles, parts, special tools, oils and equipment, and are located at 1312 Northcrest Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531. The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at Coast Auto Center, Inc. 1312 Northcrest Drive Crescent City, CA 95531 no earlier than June 2, 2021. The bulk sale is not subject to the California Commercial Code Section 6106.2
AN ORDINANCE of the DEL NORTE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY INCREASING DISPOSAL RATE COMPONENTS AND ESTABLISHING RATES FOR TEXTILE RECYCLING AND IMPROPER DISPOSAL FOR THE GASQUET AND KLAMATH TRANSFER STATIONS
This notice is to be published once within 15 days of the adoption of the ordinance. /s/ Kyra Seymour Clerk of the Board Publication Date: May 28, 2021 --------------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the proposed Fee Schedule for the City of Crescent City, California, which is
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day, June 7, 2021, at 6:00 PM, at which time any and all persons may appear and be heard relative to said Fee Schedule. Due to the current public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, the public may access and participate in the hearing using one or more of the following methods: 1) participate online via Zoom (details on joining the meeting will be listed on the agenda for the meeting); 2) watch the meeting via livestream on YouTube (Channel: City of Crescent City, California) and submit comments via email to publiccomment@ crescentcity- .org; or 3) submit a written comment or protest by filing it with the City Clerk at 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 prior to the hour of 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021. Copies of the said proposed Fee Schedule are on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. City Clerk Robin Patch
Published: May 28, 2021 and June 4, 2021 --------------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Del Norte will conduct a public hearing by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 at 10:35 A.M. online VIA Zoom at media.co.del-norte.ca.us, regarding the below described topic. *** Rezone to Planned Community and Use Permit for a Planned Community - The applicant proposes to amend the zoning of a parcel zoned Forest and Recreation/Commercial Recreation to Planned Community. The application also includes a use permit to implement the Planned Community as required in County Code. The project would consist of constructing five residences as a dwelling group on a parcel owned by the Yurok Indian Housing Authority. The Planned Community would consist of the long-term, low- income tribal housing as well as an access road, shared sewage disposal area and a well for water. R2102 and UP2110 - APN 127-070-017 located at 15580 US Highway 101, Klamath.*** If you are unable to participate in the public hearing, you may direct written questions to the County of Del Norte Board of Supervisors, 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA 95531 or you may telephone (707) 464-7204. In addition, information may be obtained at the above address on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Kylie Goughnour Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Del Norte State of California DATED: May 24, 2021 PUBLISH: May 28, 2021 --------------------------------------------Notice of Budget Committee Meeting A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Upper Chetco RFPD, Curry County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, will be held at 17548 Gardner Ridge Rd., Brookings, OR. The meeting will take place on June 2, 2021 at 5:30 PM.. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget.
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mittee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after June 2,, 2021 at 17548 Gardner Ridge Rd. between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.. Published: April 23 and April 30, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P314089 --------------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE OF CLAIMS For the Estate of Richard Thure Donald in the Circuit Court for Curry County, Oregon, the above- named decedent in case number 21PB04209. The Personal Representative is Bruce Victor Donald. 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: Bruce Victor Donald, 1314-B Center Drive PMB 881, Medford, OR 97501. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan L. Garcia, Attorney at Law PC. The date of first publication is May 28, 202 --------------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Del Norte will conduct a public hearing by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 at 10:40 A.M. online VIA Zoom at media.co.delnorte.ca.us, regarding the below described topic. *** Rezone to Neighborhood Commercial and Use Permit for Storage Units in a C-1 Zone The applicant proposes to amend the zoning of a parcel currently zoned Single Family Residential - 6,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size. The property currently contains legal but non-conforming commercial use, as does the entire block. The application also includes a use permit to permit the use of the property for commercial storage activity. The project would consist of constructing a new 2,400 square-foot warehouse that will rented by contractors or others for storage. The building is proposed to consist of four separate bays that would be accessed off Macken Avenue. The project would be served by public water and sewer service. R2101 and UP2003 - APN 120280-018 located at 205 Meridian Street, Crescent City.*** If you are unable to participate in the public hearing, you may direct written questions to the County of Del Norte Board of Supervisors, 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA 95531 or you may telephone (707) 464-7204. In addition, information may be obtained at the above address on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Kylie Goughnour Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Del Norte State of California DATED: May 24, 2021 PUBLISH: May 28, 2021
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Del Norte will conduct a public hearing by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. online VIA Zoom at media.co.delnorte.ca.us, regarding the below described topic. *** Minor Subdivision of a 42.04 acre parcel into parcels approximately 20+ acres in size. The project site is located on the hillside east of Nautical Heights Way, off of Surfsound Drive. The General Plan Land Use is Timberland and the Zone designation is Timberland Preserve (TPZ). A similar subdivision was previously approved for the subject parcel but subsequently expired. The current proposal calls for both parcels to be accessed from an easement from Nautical Heights Way. The applicant has constructed a single family residence the proposed Remainder parcel that was permitted subject to use permit approval and issuance of a building permit. Future residential development on the undeveloped parcel will also require approval of a use permit and issuance of a building permit. MS2102 - APN 101-021-004 located at 301 Nautical Heights, Smith River.*** If you are unable to participate in the public hearing, you may direct written questions to the County of Del Norte Board of Supervisors, 981 H Street, Suite 200, Crescent City, CA 95531 or you may telephone (707) 464-7204. In addition, information may be obtained at the above address on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Kylie Goughnour Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Del Norte State of California DATED: May 24, 2021 PUBLISH: May 28, 2021 --------------------------------------------Notice of Lien Sale L-R Mini Storage 50 Hunter Creek, Klamath, CA 95548. Lien Sale will be held: Date: June 5th, 2021 Time: 10:00 am, Location: L-R Mini Storage 50 Hunter Creek, Klamath, CA 95548 Household & Misc items Unit No. B Renter: Josiah Marruto, 14 Weber Dr., Klamath, CA 95548 Published: May 28, and June 4 2021 Triplicate P --------------------------------------------CITY OF CRESCENT CITY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS FOR LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN (LRSP) 5013(015) INVITATION FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND COST PROPOSALS The City of Crescent City is requesting proposals from qualified consultants with demonstrated experience in the development of Local Road Safety Plans. The full RFP is available on our website at www.crescentcity. org/bids. You may also contact Andrew Leighton or Nacole Sutterfield at aleighton@crescentcity.org or nsutterfield@crescentcity.org for full Scope of Services, consultant selection process, and mandatory information that must be included in response to this RFP. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION Firms interested in responding must submit one (1) electronic copy of their proposals. Electronic copies must be submitted by email to aleighton@crescentcity.org and nsutterfield@crescentcity.org with the subject line “Local Road Safety Plan Proposal” or online at www.crescentcity.org/bids. Proposals received after the Proposal Deadline will not be accepted by the City. The City is not responsible for lost proposals or proposals delivered to a person or location other than listed above. All proposals and documents submitted become the property of the City of Crescent City. All costs of preparing the proposal shall be borne by the proposer. Proposal Deadline: June 21, 2021, no later than 5:00 p.m. Location: City of Crescent City 377 J Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Attn: Drew Leighton --------------------------------------------APN: 110-150-06 TS No: CA07000100-20-1 TO No: 200018127-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 September 24,
2007. 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 June 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM, In the building located at 124 Highway 101 North, 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 September 28, 2007 as Instrument No. 20075730, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Del Norte County, California, executed by MARLENE ANN MURPHY, A WIDOW, as Trustor(s), in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. 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: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF EXHIBIT “A” BEGINNING AT A POINT 1381.50 FEET NORTH AND 145.97 FEET WEST TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, HUMBOLDT MERIDIAN; AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 46 DEGREES 15 MINUTES WEST 20.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 47 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 181.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 46 DEGREES 15 MINUTES EAST 120.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 47 DEGREES 50 MINUTES EAST 181.50 FEET, TO A POINT WHICH THE POINT OF BEGINNING BEARS SOUTH 46 DEGREES 15 MINUTES WEST; THENCE SOUTH 46 DEGREES 15 MINUTES WEST 100.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING ONE-HALF ACRES RESERVING A RIGHT-OF- WAY FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND: BEGINNING AT A POINT 1381.50 FEET NORTH AND 145.97 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, HUMBOLDT MERIDIAN; AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 47 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST181.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 46 DEGREES 15 MINUTES WEST 20.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 47 DEGREES 50 MINUTES EAST 181.50 FEET TO A POINT FROM WHICH THE POINT OF BEGINNING BEARS SOUTH 46 DEGREES 15 MINUTES EAST; THENCE NORTH 46 DEGREES 15 MINUTES EAST 20.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING 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: 210 JAMES ROAD, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 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. 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 $244,218.51 (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 success-
ful 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 Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website www. nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000100-20-1. 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. 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 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case CA07000100-20-1 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: May 11, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000100-20-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Dalaysia Ramirez, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0373972 To: TRIPLICATE 05/21/2021, 05/28/2021, 06/04/2021 --------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT “Anchor Nailz Studio” The following person/s is/are doing business as: Anchor Nailz Studio 1080 Mason Mall Suite #8B Crescent City, CA 95531 This Business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: Not Applicable I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Signed: Amalia G. Montanez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 5/17/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Claire Landay, Deputy File No. 20210074 Publish: May 21,28, June 4 and 11, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T316499 --------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT “Aleutian Storm” The following person/s is/are doing business as: Aleutian Storm 350 Sleepy Hollow 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: 05/07/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true
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This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 6/6/2016 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Theresa Gill, Deputy File No. 20210075 Publish: May 21,28, June 4 and 11, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T316498 --------------------------------------------County of Del Norte, Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Branch The Del Norte County’s Mental Health Services Act Three Year Plan Annual Update FY 20212022 will be available for public review and comment May 21st, 2021 - June 20th, 2021. A Public Hearing for the update has been scheduled for June 21st, 2021. The document can be obtained via: - the Behavioral Health Branch page of the county website, at http://www.co.del- norte.ca.us/ - Email: mpadilla@co.del-norte.ca.us - In person at the Behavioral Health Branch reception window : 455 K St., Crescent City, CA 95531 We welcome your comments and feedback via phone, fax, email, or during the Public Hearing to be held on June 21st 2021. Public Hearing Information: The meeting will be held via a video conference The meeting can be reached by using the following online address: https://dnco.zoom.us/j/93650781970?pwd=- d3k0dFVSNk9rd3lwRDVkTX- VZaTRmQT09 Call in number: 1-669-900- 6833 Meeting ID: 936 5078 1970 Passcode: 386219 If you would like the login information emailed to you, or you need an accommodation to call in, please contact the staff person listed below. Please direct comments and questions to: Marcus Padilla Del Norte County Behavioral Health Branch 455 K St., Crescent City, CA 95531 Phone: (707) 464-7224 Fax: (707) 465-4272 Email: mpadilla@co.del-norte.ca.us --------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
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ns, Notice of Budget Committee Meeting A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Pistol River Cemetery Maintenance District, s, Curry County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, will be held at the Pistol a River Friendship Hall, 24252 Carpenterville Road, Pistol River, OR. The meeting will take place on May 31, 2021 at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is mes to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation ct. of the Budget Committee will take ue place. Any person may appear at o the meeting and discuss the proposed program with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget may be d inspected or obtained at the May 31st meeting at the Pistol River o- Friendship Hall. Published: May 21, 2021 and May 28, 2021 --------------------------------------------he NOTICE OF RATE INCREASE nty The Smith River Community Service District Capacity Fees will increase effective, June 1,2021. Meter 3/4 in. $6,880 Meter 1 in. $10,320 Meter 1.5 in. $17,200 d Meter 2 in. $55,040 Meter 4 in. ** Meter 6 in. ** ----**To be determined by engineer --------------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY In the Matter of the Estate of HERBERT S. SCHAEFER, Deceased. No. 21PB03609 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims mesagainst the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at the ct. offices of the attorney for the Perue sonal Representative, Michael E. o Fitzgerald, 21225 Carpenterville Rd., Brookings, OR 97415, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the d claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information he from the records of the court, the nty personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, Michael E. Fitzgerald, OSB#950738, 21225 Carpenterville Rd., Brookings, OR 97415, tel: (541) 661-4421. Dated and first published, d May 21st, 2021. Personal representative, LICHELLE L. SIMMONDS --------------------------------------------NOTICE CLAIMS against the estate of Kelly Joe Dunbar, Douglas County, Oregon, Circuit Court Case No. 21PB02873, are required to be presented, with written evidence, to the Personal Representative, Jennifer High, c/o Sarah Wolf, Attorney, 727 SE Cass Ave #400, Roseburg, OR 97470, within four months from the date of first publication, or such claims may be barred. Persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding can obtain additional information from the court records, the personal representative, or the attorney for
05/21/21-05/28/- 21. --------------------------------------------Notice of Lien Sale Wilson OW Storage PO BOX 1836, Brookings, OR. Lien Sale will be held: Date: June 5, 2021 Time: Walk by 11:30 am, Sale at 12:00 noon Location: Wilson Ow Storage, 98121 W Benham Lane, Brookings, OR 97415 Household & Misc items Unit No. 42 Renter: Nancy McVeigh, PO Box 3305, Brookings, OR. 97415 Published: May 14, 21, and 28, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P315846 --------------------------------------------WILLIAM G. MALCOLM #129271 NICOLAS MATAYRON #304097 MALCOLM CISNEROS, A LAW Corporation 2112 Business Center Drive, Second Floor Irvine, California 92612 Phone: (949) 252-9400 Fax: (949) 252-1032 Email: nmatayron@mclaw.org Attorney for Plaintiff, LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF DEL NORTE LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, V. ESTATE OF SUSAN MARLENE LOUISE BARBERE; the Testate and Intestate Successors of SUSAN MARLENE LOUISE BARBERE, Deceased, and ALL PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH OR UNDER SUCH DECEDENT; STEVEN DIAZ, an individual; JAMES DIAZ, an individual; TIMOTHY DIAZ, an individual; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, a governmental agency; and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive. Defendants CASE NO.: VCUJ-2020-1177 ORDER DIRECTING SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION UPON DEFENDANTS ESTATE OF SUSAN MARLENE LOUISE BARBERE and the Testate and Intestate Successors of SUSAN MARLENE LOUISE BARBERE, Deceased, and ALL PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH OR UNDER SUCH DECEDENT (Filed concurrently with Declaration of Nicolas M. Matayron and (Proposed) Order) Complaint filed: August 10, 2020 Trial Date: None Set Upon Plaintiff’s Application as provided in California Code of Civil Procedure 415.50, and it satisfactorily appearing therefrom that Defendants ESTATE OF SUSAN MARLENE LOUISE BARBERE and the Testate and Intestate Successors of SUSAN MARLENE LOUISE BARBERE, Deceased, and ALL PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH OR UNDER SUCH DECEDENT collectively “Defendants” could not be served with reasonable diligence in any other manner prescribed by Code of Civil Procedure 415.10, and it also appearing that a good cause of action exists in this action in favor of the plaintiff therein and against said Defendants and/- or that said Defendants are necessary and proper parties to the action or that the parties to be served have or claim an interest in real property
relief demanded in the action consists wholly or in part in excluding such parties from any interest in such property, NOW, IT IS ORDERED that service of said summons and complaint in this action be maid upon said Defendants by publication thereof in the Del Norte Triplicate, a newspaper of general circulation, hereby designated as the newspaper most likely to give notice of said Defendants, that said publication be made pursuant to Government Code 6064 (At least once a week for four successive weeks). Date 4/23/21 Darren McElfresh, SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE --------------------------------------------Notice of Lien Sale Hewitts Stor All 96650 DeMoss Rd., Brookings, OR. Lien Sale will be held: Date: May 29, 2021 Time: Walk by 11:30 am, Sale at 12:00 noon Location: Hewitts Stor All 96650 DeMoss Rd, Brookings, OR Household & Misc items Unit No. 4 Renter: Kathleen Dowden, PO Box 1517, Brookings, OR. 97415 Published: May 14, 21, and 28, 2021 Curry Coastal Pilot P315847 --------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT “MY FAVORITE STORE” The following person is doing business as: My favorite store 1910 NorthCrest Drive, Suite C-D 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: 5/7/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
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: Kim Yost This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 5/7/2021 Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder B. McCune-Sokoloski, Deputy File No. 20210059 Publish: May 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 2021 Del Norte Triplicate T315856 --------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20210060
The following person(s) is doing business as: Davinci Landscaping & Maintenance, 1385 West Washington Blvd. #37 Crescent City, 95531 County of Del Norte. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/29/21 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on April 29, 2021. Alissia Northrup, County Clerk/Recorder By: Damon Fletcher, Deputy Articles of Incorporation: #C4318- 556 DEL NORTE TRIPLICATE Published on: 5/7,5/- 14,5/21,5/28 --------------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20210061 The following person(s) is doing business as: Davinci Construction, 1385 West Washington Blvd. #37 Crescent City, 95531 County of Del Norte.
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/29/21 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on April 29, 2021. Alissia Northrup, County Clerk/ Recorder By: Damon Fletcher, Deputy Articles of Incorporation: #C4318- 566 DEL NORTE TRIPLICATE Published on: 5/7,5/- 14,5/21,5/28 --------------------------------------------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: AGNES K. HARP CVPB-2021-7024 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of AGNES K. HARP. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Pamela G. Harp, in the Superior Court of California, County of Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that Pamela G Harp be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the
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A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 6/4/2021 Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the 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 or party without attorney: Pamela G. Harp 728B st. Crescent city, CA 95531 Telephone: (707) 464-5332 Publish: 5/14, 5/21, 5/28/2021 Del Norte Triplicate 315526
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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. Excerpts from the call logs of the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department: Wednesday, May 19 • At 12:39 a.m., police responded to the 400 block of M Street after a caller reported she gave a ride to someone who was now refusing to get out of her vehicle. • At1:16 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 700 block of Pacific Avenue after a caller reported lights were on in her mother’s home when no one should be there. • At 7:05 a.m., police responded to the 600 block of L Street after a caller reported her truck was stolen. • At 10:10 a.m., police responded to the 200 block of H Street after a caller reported finding two bullet holes in a window. • At 12:13 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to Last Chance Grade on Highway 101 after a caller reported a woman refused to stop and almost hit a flagger. • At 12:23 a.m., police responded to the 400 block of M Street after a caller reported a man became irate when they refused to give him a ride. • At 1:12 p.m., police responded to the area of L and 5th streets after a caller reported a driver in a city vehicle almost hit them. • At 2:07 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 9000 block of Highway 101 in Gasquet after a caller reported someone threatened to burn his house down. • At 2:25 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2900 block of Lesina Road after a caller reported his sister vandalized his vehicle. • At 3:20 p.m., the Del Norte Ambulance responded to the area of Pacific and H streets after a caller reported a vehicle ran into a power pole. • At 3:37 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 600 block of Elk Valley Road after a caller reported someone stole railing off her porch. • At 6:37 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2200 block of Harmony Lane after a caller reported people were threatening them after stealing a package. • At 11:23 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Washington and El Dorado after a caller reported someone was trying to break into a car.
Thursday, May 20 • At 2 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1900 block of Northcrest after a caller reported the doors to a business were open. • At 6:18 a.m., police responded to the 200 block of Highway 101 after a caller reported a window to his vehicle was broken and items were stolen. • At 7:02 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 500 block of Lauff Avenue after a caller reported someone stole his catalytic converter. • At 10:30 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to Front Street after a caller reported a woman was throwing rocks at the bus. • At 11:03 a.m., police responded to the 500 block of Highway 101 after a caller reported someone was attacking staff and was trying to tackle women to the ground and kiss them. • At 1:23 p.m., police responded to the 200 block of Benson Avenue after a caller reported someone was at an unoccupied home and was messing with a vehicle. • At 3:38 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 500 block of Joaquin Avenue after a caller reported a known person was threatening him. • At 6:12 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of State and Benson after a caller reported her son was shot with paintballs. • At 7:46 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 100 block of Klamath Beach Road after a caller reported someone was breaking items with a sledgehammer. • At 7:52 p.m., the Crescent City Fire Department responded to the 200 block of Sandpiper Way after a caller reported her cat was stuck in a tree. • At 9:06 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded in Crescent City after multiple callers reported a flare was fired. • At 11:06 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 700 block of Highway 101 after a caller reported hearing two gunshots. Friday, May 21 • At 12:04 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 200 block of Clayton Drive after a caller reported someone sprayed her in the face with bear spray. • At 3:52 a.m., the Crescent City Fire Department responded to the area of McNamara and Inyo Street after a caller reported seeing a fire behind his fence. • At 8:41 a.m., police responded to the 1100 block of Marshall Street after a caller said his children’s mother came to the home and was trying to attack him.
Criminal Convictions Damian Travis Allen, 28, of Crescent City, was convicted of threaten crime with intent to terrorize and was sentenced to two years of probation, 180 days in jail and a fine of $370. Tommy Edward Ellison, 38, of Crescent City, was convicted of driving on a suspended licesne (midemeanor) and three charges of driving one a suspended license (infractions) and was sentenced to one year of probation, 15 days in jail and a fine of $1,454. Joseph Jared Jeffery, 41, of Crescent City, was convicted of DUI and was sentenced to three years of probation, two days in jail and a fine of $1,864. Dennis James Harper, 49, of Crescent City, was convicted of driving on a suspenced license (misdemeanor) and driving on a suspended license (infraction) and was sentenced to one year of probation, 10 days in jail and a fine of $1,454. Brenda Jane Hendon, 36, of Crescent City, was convicted of DUI plus obstruct/resist officer, driving on a suspended license with a prior, 2nd DUI with a prior, vandalism and violating probation and was sentenced to five years of probation, 240 days in jail and fines of $2,204.
Daniel Edward Malin, 36, of Klamath, was convicted of violating probation and was sentenced to 90 days in jail. Martin Adrian, 29, of Brookings, Oregon, was convicted of DUI with a prior (misdemeanor), driving on a suspended license (infraction) and violating probation and was sentenced to four years of probation, 90 days in jail and a fine of $2,602. Iris Pauline Ridgley, 42, of Crescent City, was convicted of driving on a suspended license and violating probation and was sentenced to one year of probation, 15 days jail and a fine of $2,274. Leslie Jean Stanford, 45, of Crescent City, was convicted of vehicle theft and was sentenced to one year of probation, 184 days in jail and a fine of $671. Brian Lee Wells, 59, of Crescent City, was convicted of driving on a suspended license with prior and was sentenced to one year of probation, 45 days in jail and a fine of $2,274.
• At 10:08 a.m., police responded to the 400 block of H Street after a caller reported someone she has a restraining order against was yelling at her. • At 10:22 a.m., the Crescent City Fire Department responded to the 1000 block of Huntington Street after a caller reported a fence was on fire. • At 12:03 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 100 block of Duma in Smith River after Child Welfare Services reported a woman was refusing to let them enter the home and was trying to leave with the children. • At 12:33 p.m., police responded to the 400 block of M Street after a caller reported another vehicle hit hers in the parking lot. • At 12:41 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 200 block of National Boulevard after a caller reported witnessing someone take a package from a mailbox and walk away. • At 1:15 p.m., police responded to the 100 block of H Street after a caller reported someone who lives across the street was stalking her.
• At 4:03 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2200 block of Harmony Lane after a caller reported she was assaulted while trying to retrieve her property. • At 7:24 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 900 block of Washington Boulevard after a caller reported someone was threatening people in the parking lot. • At 10:26 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1500 block of Northcrest Drive after a caller reported people were in a physical altercation. • At 10:52 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1900 block of Northcrest Drive after a caller reported a vehicle drove into her neighbor’s trailer. Saturday, May 22 • At 12:09 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the1 1500 block of Boulder Avenue after a caller asked for his stepdaughter to be removed because she wouldn’t turn the light off. • At 12:14 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1100 block of K Street after a caller reported a person who keeps trespassing on her property was in the garage.
• At 1:52 a.m., the Del Norte Ambulance responded to the 200 block of Trey Lane after a caller reported her brother was bleeding badly after kicking out a window. • At 2:54 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 4600 block of Kings Valley Road in Fort Dick after a caller reported her boyfriend threw her to the ground. • At 10:57 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1100 block of Douglas Street after a caller reported someone threatened to steal her baby. • At 11:27 a.m., the Yurok Tribal Police responded to Highway 101 and Requa in Klamath after a caller asked to speak to police about his stolen truck. • At 1:09 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 400 block of Hoover after a caller reported finding an explosive device in his yard. • At 3:08 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 300 block of Madison after a caller reported a person assaulted her roommate. • At 4:59 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 100 block of Lela Street
after a caller reported her ex broke into her home and stole several items. • At 5:13 p.m., police responded to Kings Valley Road after three people stopped an officer and said they wanted to turn in a drug dealer. • At 9:40 p.m., police responded to the 200 block of M Street after a caller reported someone was tampering with his car. • At 11:05 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Parkway and Washington after a caller said she got into a fight with her boyfriend and he kicked her out of the car. • At 11:09 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 4600 block of Kings Valley Road after a caller reported hearing six gunshots. Sunday, May 23 • At 12:39 a.m., the Del Norte Ambulance responded to the 2500 block of Howland Hill Road after a caller reported a car ran into a ditch. • At 9:33 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 300 block of Matthews Street after a caller reported someone shot at his window with a BB gun.
White shark population is small but healthy off the coast of Central California, study finds By Michelle Klampe
Oregon State University
NEWPORT, Ore. – The population of white sharks that call the Central California coast their primary home is holding steady at about 300 animals and shows some signs of growth, a new long-term study of the species has shown. Between 2011 and 2018, researchers were able to identify hundreds of individual adult and subadult white sharks, which are not fully mature but are old enough to prey on marine mammals. They used that information to develop estimates of the sharks’ abundance. “The finding, a result of eight years of photographing and identifying individual sharks in the group, is an important indicator of the overall health of the marine environment in which the sharks live,” said Taylor Chapple of the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center and a co-author of the study. White sharks, sometimes referred to as “great” white sharks, are apex predators, meaning they are the top animal of the food chain, preying on large marine mammals such as elephant seals, harbor seals and sea lions. As apex predators, they play an important role in the health of the marine ecosystem, said Chapple, who is an assistant professor in Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. “Robust populations of large predators are critical to the health of our coastal marine ecosystem,” said Chapple, a marine ecologist who specializes in the study of marine predators. “So our findings are not only good news for white sharks, but also for the rich waters just off our shores here.” The findings were just published in the journal Biological Conservation. The study’s lead author is Paul Kanive of Montana State University. Additional co-authors are Jay Rotella of Montana State University; Scot Anderson of the Monterey Bay Aquarium; Timothy White and Barbara Block of Stanford University; and Salvador Jorgensen of University of California, Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. White sharks live in all of the world’s oceans. They can grow to 20 feet in length, weigh more than 2,000 pounds and live up to 70 years. They are listed as a vulnerable species due to threats such as fishing, because they can be caught up in commercial fishing gear, and poaching due to trade interest for their fins and teeth. White sharks’ main aggregation in the California Current, the span of waters off the West Coast of North America, is off the coast of Central California in an area that stretches from Bodega Bay, north of San Francisco, south to Monterey Bay.
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A population of white sharks, known better by their name great white sharks, is holding steady off the coast of California. Through more than 20 years of study, researchers have learned this group of white sharks spends about half of the year in offshore waters of the northeast Pacific about halfway between Hawaii and Baja, Mexico, and about half the year along the Pacific Coast. They may travel as far north as Washington and as far south as Mexico, but tend to aggregate around islands and shores off the central California coast and Guadalupe Island in Mexico. Monitoring animal populations and determining trends is important to understanding the health of the population and making decisions about population management and protections. In 2011, Chapple, working with Jorgensen and Block, published the first estimate of population size for the California sharks. The new study provides a longer term of observation of the population’s size and growth trends. From 2011 through 2018, researchers collected photographs from above the water and underwater video recordings of white sharks during peak periods of their residency in the fall and early winter in the waters off the California coast. The data was collected from more than 2,500 hours of observation at three sites: Southeast Farallon Island; Año Nuevo Island; and Tomales Point. They lured white sharks to their research boat with a seal decoy and captured more than 1,500 photographs that they used to identify individual sharks, focusing on adults and subadults. “Every white shark has a unique dorsal fin. It’s like a fingerprint or a bar code. It’s very
distinct,” Chapple said. “We were able to identify every individual over that eight-year period. With that information, we were able to estimate the population as a whole and establish a trend over time.” Researchers often can also use the underwater video to identify whether a shark is male or female. Following the same sharks year over year allows them to gain insight into the sharks’ age and survival differences between males and females. About half of the sharks they saw each year were sharks they had seen previously, and about half were new sightings. Overall, the researchers found that the population of white sharks numbers about 300, and evidence suggests that the adult population showed a modest uptick in numbers, while the subadult population held steady over the course of the study. The findings applied to both male and female sharks, though the estimate of the adult female population showed only about 60 sharks in this region. “That underscores the need for continued
monitoring of white sharks, as there are relatively few reproductively active females supplying the population with additional sharks,” said Kanive, the study’s lead author. “Losing just a few animals can be really critical to the larger population,” he said. “It’s important that we continue to protect them and their surroundings.” The Marine Mammal Protection Act, which protects many of the prey that are critical to white sharks’ survival, and restrictions on the use of gillnets in the California coastal region are likely factors helping the white shark population, Chapple said. But once white sharks leave U.S. waters, they continue to face threats. “We can provide as much protection as possible while they are in coastal waters, but these sharks are highly migratory animals,” he said. “It will take international cooperation, agreement and enforcement to protect them.” The research was supported by Stanford University and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Meriedth graduates from CSU Maritime Academy Ian Meriedth recently received a degree from Cal Maritime in the presence of family and fellow classmates. Following a challenging pandemic year, Meriedth graduated magna cum laude and received his BA degree in global studies and maritime affairs from California State University Maritime Academy in Vallejo on May 15. He was one of 188 undergraduates and 11 graduate students to earn their degrees at an in-person commencement ceremony held on Bodnar Field. Located on a compact and scenic waterfront campus in Vallejo, California, Cal Maritime is a unique and specialized campus of the 23-campus California State University system. It is one of only seven degree-grant-
ing maritime academies in the United States — and the only one on the West Coast. The unique Cal Maritime program combines classroom learning with applied technology, leadership development and global awareness.
Cal Maritime graduates have excellent career opportunities on land, in ports, and at sea. Ian is currently active in the U.S. Navy Reserves and is pursuing a career in Federal Law Enforcement.
Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness presents the work of artist Carol Long “Nature’s Magic” Exhibit by Carol Long Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness presents the work of artist Carol Long. Carol was recently featured in DNACA’s Juried Art Show, and her nature-themed exhibit is now on display at the Del Norte Courthouse through June 17. The courthouse is located at 450 H St. in Crescent City, and is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, except for state holidays. For information, contact DNACA at 707-464-1336 or office@ dnaca.net. “Del Norte Scenes” Exhibit Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness presents the work of artist Edward Reidel, who recently won first place in DNACA’s 29th annual Juried Art Exhibition. His exhibit “Del Norte Scenes” is on display at the 2nd floor mezzanine of the CEC Airport at 1650 Dale Rupert Road, through June 17 as part of DNACA’s Art in Public Places program. The airport terminal’s regular hours are 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. weekdays, 6 - 10 a.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Sundays. For information, contact DNACA at 707-464-1336 or office@dnaca.net. Crescent City Art Crescent City Art at 1228 2nd St., Crescent City, is open to the public Wednesday - Saturday from noon - 5 p.m. Crescent City Art member art exhibits include Susan Humphry at the Del Norte County Library, Catherine Balck at the Wild Rivers Foundation offices and an exhibit of various artists at the Sutter Coast Hospital Infusion Center and in the Main Hall at Sutter Coast Hospital. For information, call 707-460-1414. “Colorful Critters of Del Norte County” Spring activities are easy with the book “Colorful Critters of Del Norte County.” The book is made for meditative coloring and stress reduction for adults, and fun learning for children, with hand drawn illustrations by local artist Rosemary Garcia. Highlighting the “wild side” of Del Norte County with colorful critters, the book includes captions
in English, Tolowa, and Yurok, and at the end of the book interesting facts about the featured animals are included. A limited supply of “Colorful Critters of Del Norte County” is available at the Requa Inn at 451 Requa Road, Klamath, and at Wright’s Custom Framing in Brookings. For information, contact DNACA at 707-464-1336 or office@ dnaca.net. Crescent Harbor Art Gallery Crescent Harbor Art Gallery’s Artist of the Month is Debbie Dean. Debbie has worked as an art docent and art teacher before moving to Crescent City, and she has a love for oil painting and painting animal portraits. The Del Norte community at large is invited to become members of Crescent Harbor Art Gallery. If you are interested, text message 707-616-5637 or e-mail to CrescentHarborGallery1@gmail.com with your contact information. The gallery is located at 140 Marine Way, Crescent City. For information call 707-464-9133, or visit www.crescentharborgallery.com. Gallery of Arts and Culture The Gallery of Arts & Culture at 175 H St., Crescent City, presents featured artist John Hewitt, with a display of his watercolor paintings. An award-winning artist, he has also been featured in national art magazines, including Plein Air. As a physician, he worked in our local hospital emergency room for years. Hewitt’s artistic works feature seascapes and beach scenes of our local area. The gallery also features the works of many other artists in a variety of mediums including fine art bowls, sculpture, and jewelry. The gallery is sanitized and freshened daily, and welcomes visitors Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. For information, call 707-464-4745. For community arts calendar listings, please visit www.dnaca.net. For inclusion in Arts Scene listings, items should be sent to the Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) at office@dnaca.net by Tuesday of each week.
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Sudden Oak Death a growing concern DEL NORTE TRIPLICATE
KNOX KERANEN The Triplicate
Photos by Knox Keranen, The Triplicate
Top:AsignwarnspeopletobeonthelookoutfortreesinfectedwithSuddenOakDeath.Bottom:Tanoaksarewaitingtobeburnedaftertheywerecutdownin an attempt to limit the impact of Sudden Oak Death. The tree pathogen has been found in Curry County and Northern California.
The Oregon Department of Forestry is taking an aggressive tact with an invasive plant pathogen known as Sudden Oak Death, as it continues to spread in forests throughout Oregon and Northern California. Most recently, the ODF cleared 21 acres of tanoaks out of the Rogue RiverSiskiyou National Forest, about 10 miles inland from Gold Beach near Myrtle Tree Trail, after discovering a patch of five infected trees. Charles Greel, Sudden Oak Death forester with the ODF, said new infections found outside of the quarantine areas, such as this one, are especially worrisome. “We could lose Tanoaks out of the entire forest, which would be devastating,” said Greel. The SOD disease is caused by an invasive plant pathogen known as Phytophtophora ramorum, which belongs to a larger family of water molds called phytophthora. P. ramorum spores are spread high up in the canopy of a forest. Once a tree is infected, it will eventually develop blank cankers or lines, in the trunk, branches or leaves. Sudden Oak Death is a bit of a misnomer though, Greel said, as it affects as many as 120 other species of plants and trees, and it’s not as sudden as we once thought. “Before they knew what was causing the disease, they would notice tanoaks. One day you notice a healthy tree, and then a couple of weeks or months later, it would be completely dead,” said Greel. However, the disease can be present in the canopy up to two years before a tree shows
signs of death. Although most other plant species can fight off a P. ramorum infection, the Tanoak cannot, and usually dies as a result. Greel stressed the importance of the tree. “Tanoak is a large component of the forest here, and it’s one of the heavier acorn producers, which animals browse on. The acorns are also culturally significant to the tribes in the region,” said Greel. Technicians use a couple of different techniques to identify a possible infection. One of them is called streambaiting, which involves placing a small amount of rhododendron leaves in a bag and securing the bag in a stream near a suspected infection. If there are infected trees present nearby, spores will fall into the stream and infect the leaves in the bag. Human contact is the main driver of the spread of SOD through the movement of plants and trees from an infected area. Spores can also be spread by roaming wildlife. Another infestation of suspected SOD was discovered in some tanoaks last month along Highway 101 near Port Orford, according to a May 18 press release from the ODF. This infection also comes outside the current 515 square mile quarantine area. There are three strains of P. ramorum known to this region: NA1, NA2 and EU1. The site near Myrtle Tree Trail was confirmed to be EU1, which is a more resilient strain and could be more transmissible, according to Greel. The site near Port Orford is awaiting secondary testing to identify a strain. Treatment of the Port Orford site will begin shortly.
District music education program receives national recognition Del Norte County Unified School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 22nd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, the Del Norte School District answered detailed
questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas. Since the passage by Congress in 2015 of the Every Student Succeeds Act and a stated emphasis on a well-rounded education, many school districts have re-committed to music and arts education programs
and found that in this time of a national pandemic, provides a valuable way to keep students engaged in school. ESSA provides designated funding for well-rounded educational opportunities through Title IV Part A Student Academic Success and Achievement grants. NAMM Foundation research has revealed that these grants are being widely used by school districts to address instructional gaps in access to music and arts education. Research into music education continues to demonstrate education-
al/cognitive and social skill benefits for children who make music: After two years of music education, researchers found that participants showed more substantial improvements in how the brain processes speech and reading scores than their less-involved peers and that students who are involved in music are not only more likely to graduate high school, but also to attend college as well. Everyday listening skills are stronger in musically trained children than in those without music training. Significantly, listening
skills are closely tied to the ability to: perceive speech in a noisy background, pay attention, and keep sounds in memory. Later in life, individuals who took music lessons as children show stronger neural processing of sound: young adults and even older adults who have not played an instrument for up to 50 years show enhanced neural processing compared to their peers. Not to mention, social benefits include conflict resolution, teamwork skills, and how to give and receive constructive criticism.
Oregon State University research shows two invasive beachgrasses are hybridizing By Steve Lundeberg
Oregon State University
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Two species of sand-stabilizing beachgrasses introduced to the Pacific Northwest starting in the early 1900s are hybridizing, raising new questions about impacts to the coastal ecosystems the non-native plants have been engineering for more than a century. Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Science identified the hybrid in a paper published in Ecosphere. In addition to their ecological implications, the findings are important in the context of coastal vulnerability to the effects of climate change, including increasing danger from flooding and erosion from storms and rising water. An OSU collaboration led by integrative biology Ph.D. candidate Rebecca Mostow and professor Sally Hacker employed multiple analytical techniques to show that the beachgrasses that dominate the Northwest’s dunes, Ammophila arenaria and A. breviligulata, have hybridized. A. arenaria is a European species and A. breviligulata an American species. Scientists say the hybrid’s traits fall between its parent species in many ways, but the hybrid is taller, which is particularly important because shoot height is an indicator of dune-building potential. “Understanding the ecological and population genetic consequences of the hybridization is critical in a system where any change in dominant beachgrass species can have large effects on both biodiversity management and coastal protection,” Hacker said. Dunes comprise nearly half
of the combined coastline of Oregon and Washington and a quarter of California’s. Starting in the early 20th century, the intentional planting of Ammophila beachgrasses has been used as a tool to stabilize an otherwise shifting sand environment. Beachgrasses grow in stiff, rugged clumps capable of reaching 4 feet tall. Their strong rhizome mat – the mass of underground stems – helps stabilize the sand and allows for fast colonization. These clumps are able to capture sand and build dunes at rates of up to 3 feet per year. “By the 1950s, Ammophila arenaria had spread from Mexico to Canada while building tall, continuous coastal foredunes,” Mostow said. “Midway through that spread, in the 1930s, Ammophila breviligulata was planted in dunes near the Columbia River. Over the next 50 years, it moved north and dominated the sandy Washington coast. And there’s no doubt the spread of these beachgrasses has had a positive impact on development by stabilizing the ground and building dunes that protect the coastline.” As with many introduced species, though, the beachgrasses come with ecological costs to the native flora and fauna. Resistant to pests and grazing, the hardy, densely growing plants have changed the ecology of dunes by displacing native plants and animals, including pink sand verbena and the endangered western snowy plover. The OSU researchers say the hybrid of A. arenaria and A. breviligulata has been found at a total of 12 locations
in Washington and Oregon. Plant morphology – what they look like and how they are put together – are consistent with hybridization, and genotyping and genome-size comparisons show the hybrid is a first-generation blend of the two introduced beachgrasses whose ranges overlap. “Novel hybrid zones are an ecologically important upshot of species introductions and invasions,” Mostow said. “Hybridization between different species can lead to gene flow between parent species or produce novel taxa that can alter invasion dynamics or ecosystem services. As far as we know, the Pacific Northwest is the only place in the world where the two Ammophila species have had the opportunity to hybridize.” A. breviligulata, Hacker Photos contributed by Oregon State University notes, is better than A. arenarTwo invasive grasses that were introduced to the Pacific Northwest are hybridizing, whichisthreateningnative ia at establishing its place in species along the coast. an ecosystem – it competes better – but A. arenaria builds taller dunes.
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temperatures and low precipitation — is unprecedented. “In years past, when you have a die off, it seems to be very area specific, so you’re able to find your hotbed,” said Holt. “The hot bed this die off seems to be basin wide.” On Tuesday, Holt and Myers caught a total of seven dead Chinook in their traps — a significant improvement from weeks past. Nevertheless, Holt grimaces at the thought of what this year’s kill will mean for future salmon runs. “These juveniles that we’re watching die off, we’re going to feel those effects three years, four years, five years... it’s just going to be less returners,” said Holt. Holt said a 98% infection rate among juvenile salmon caught in their traps this season is disconcerting, especially because many tribal members rely on salmon
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harvests for sustenance. “It’s scary on a professional level because you really hope your life’s work is going toward nurturing and saving fish...We had a layout of 84 juvenile deaths, those 80 fish represent feeding a dozen families.” This year, the tribe’s salmon harvest quota is 6,000 fish, equaling less than one fish per member. In years past, quotas were 12,000 or more. But, Holt stressed the importance of salmon to all people who interact with the river, not just the Yurok. Until the removal of four upriver hydroelectric dams, which is tentatively scheduled to begin within the next year or two, the river will likely remain warm and of poor water quality. A desirable climate for parasites like C. shasta, Holt said. “I don’t even know what this river looks like without salmon in it, and as Yurok people, our creation story Photos by Knox Keranen is this is why we were put Top:AlivejuvenileChinooksalmonillustratingearlysymptomsofC.shasta,includingpopeyeanddistendedstomach.Bottomleft:GilbertMyersandJamie here; to caretake this river,” Holtweigh,measureandlogeachfish.Bottomright:Arotatingscrewtrapspinslikeaconcretemixertocatchandtrapfish.Theuniquetrapishousedona said Holt. barge secured to the South bank of the Klamath.
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Washington DC,” Reho said. Forest Service officials want that tour to start in Del Norte County. “We want to start our cross-country tour at the very tip of California, up in California — provided that we can the tree, all 120 feet of truck and trailer, though Last Chance Grade, said Nancy Henderson,
another Forest Service official planning the program. Henderson said the tour will begin with what she described as a community party, where attendees will have the chance to view the tree and celebrate its selection, as well as sign the banner headed with it to the nation’s capitol. Reho said Forest Service officials are currently searching the forest for “candidate” trees, and an official from
the U.S. Capitol will visit the forest in July to select a tree. The winning tree is scheduled to be harvested in October, with a cross-country tour to launch on Oct. 27. The tree is set to be delivered to the capitol Nov. 19 and lit up Dec. 1, according to Reho. More information about the project and making decorations for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is available online at www.uscapitol-