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Harbor Commission Confronts Tsunami Toll

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

Word to the World: “The Crescent City Harbor is Resilient”

In last week’s Triplicate, I erred in writing Crescent City Dodged a Tsunami Bullet. The damage wrought to the Harbor was profound.

The Triplicate sat down with Harbormaster Mike Rademaker for a cogent update on this tsunamis’ impact on the Crescent City Harbor.

“The tsunami was not the towering wave you have envisioned. There were no boats capsized, no decks washed out to sea. To many who passed by the Crescent City Harbor July 30 Tsunami surge, the scene looked tranquil, calm, intact, even-keeled; but beneath the surface, engineers and harbor ofﬁcials say a different story was unfolding. Today, the,

Crescent City Harbor District (CCHD) is reporting preliminary damages of nearly $1 million and a declaration emergency is expected by the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors. That declaration door to potential state and federal disaster aid hopefully will follow.”

Rademaker continued:

“While no vessels were lost, a stark contrast to the $50 million in damages from the 2011 Tsunami, the infrastructure-sustaining harbor operations took a serious hit. According to the CCHD, essential underwater systems were compromised, including potable water lines, ﬁre suppression systems and intra-dock electrical utilities. Even more costly may be the tons of sediment deposited in key areas, requiring dredging. It is not dramatic or even appar-

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Introducing Otis…

Sheriff Posse Vehicle Makes His Debut

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

No one could disagree the highlight of the Andy Larson Memorial Car Show, at the Del Norte Fairgrounds, last week was Otis.

Otis is the 71 year old new baby addition to the Del Norte Sheriff Posse. Yup, she’s a beaut! Sheriff Garrett Scott acquired Otis, a 1954 Ford Patrol vehicle from Merced County, where Otis served as a Patrol vehicle

Don’t expect to see the red lights ﬂashing in your rear view mirror. Otis will be serving the public in other capacities. Plans are coming together to include Del Norte Uniﬁed School Schools for an incentive for kids’ improvement in attendance and academics, for the 11 schools within the DNUSD and those students who make the greatest improvement will be awarded

Structure Fire Destroys Penny Lane Home, Homeowner is Truly Homeless

BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

Chief Kevin Carey and his team have yet to release the ofﬁcial report but Hobson shared the preliminary report leans toward an electrical source may be the ﬁre cause. Arson is not suspected in the preliminary report. Meanwhile, Hodson is homeless. The owner has posted a GoFund Me page titled Help Randy Hodson Rebuild After Devastatba6ing Fire. Gofund.me/ b7ba626

Donations of clothing, bathroom needs, cooking utensils and cash donations, in any amount are greatly appreciated.. Randy Hodson thanks the community.

with a ride with Otis and a trip to CC Diner for an ice cream cone. The Sheriff and Posse thanks and appreciates those who contributed both ﬁnancially and physically in bringing Otis to his forever home, Del Norte County.

• Del Norte Taxe Hardware

• Coastal Car Care Center, Bill Crowel

• Bayside Realty, Mimi Stephens

• Hank Akin, Transportation of Otis from Merced to Crescent City

• Jim and Nancy Wilson

• Ed and Sue Edwards

• Kevin Hardwick

• Dr. John Kirk and wife Cynthia Parenteau

• Hiouchi Café

• Trees of Mystery

• CC Diner

• The Mail Room

• Del Norte Ofﬁce Supply

• Les Schwab Tire

Del Norte Razor Clam Fishery Opens Under Health Advisory

The Director of the California Dept of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has reopened the recreational razor clam fishery in Del Norte County following the recommendation from state health agencies that demoic acid no longer poses a significant threat. While the clam fishery has reopened due to recent testing for demoic acid, the bivalve shellfish advisory for Del Norte County issued by the California Department of Public Health, July 3 warning consumers not to ingest any sport-harvested bivalves (including razor clams, mussels, scallops and clams) due to dangerous levels of demoic acid. The razor clam fishery was closed due to elevated levels of demoic acid in November, 2023. CDFW reminds clammers the daily bag limit for clams is 20 and the first 20 must be retained regardless of size or condition. For the latest information on fishing closures related to Demoic Acid, please call (831)649-2883.

Courtesy photos contributed by homeowner Randy Hodson

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Commentary - Opinion by Samuel Strait

The Crescent City Harbor has Another Problem?

Now, Mother Nature seems to have taken a hand in the ongoing saga plaguing the commissioners of the Crecent City Harbor in the form of another tsunami, three in the past couple of decades. Another million dollars of damage to the “Tsunami” proof rebuilt harbor. What now? Can the five-member commission put away their knives long enough to do something constructive? It does not appear so. When harbor commissioners Annie Nehmer, Dan Schmidt, and John Evans were elected to serve as commissioners for Crescent City at the harbor, a new reality was to take place transforming the harbor from a corrupt, financially-strapped, and dysfunctional place into something to be proud of. Eight months in and clearly anything but is the record thus far.

Staggering debt, moribund economic development, infrastructure disrepair, infighting amongst commissioners, mounting legal issues and expenses, and a commission stuck in limbo. Thus far nothing to right the harbor’s sinking ship and yet a new crisis has landed in the

form of another Tsunami. No help from FEMA is forthcoming. Will the state of California help? Only time will tell, something the harbor really doesn’t have much of. Will the commission finally come together and work to put its house in order? Recent action by the Commission does not give the community much hope this will happen. Granted some of the problems the current ommission faces are not of their making. Those issues were the legacy they have inherited from past commissions and staff. Making the situation more acute by creating yet more problems is not a way to turn the page on dysfunction. Commissioners Nehmer and Schmidt, the past is speaking to you.

It is left for Commissioners Nehmer and Schmidt to either leave the sandbox or get to work to make something positive happen at the harbor, nothing less. Clearly neither has the intent to do so. As such, wasted months of internal wrangling, legal circuses, and zero solutions are likely to doom the harbor’s chances at a renaissance. Where has true leadership gone in Del Norte County?

Commissioner Nehmer’s appalling and destructive behavior has wasted three months of critical time vital to the beginning of economic development pivotal to the resurrection of the harbor’s teetering financial situation. Any further rebellious behavior on her part may complete the harbor’s demise. Commissioner Schmidt’s problems are less clear, but equally damaging.

Recovering from the Alex Lemus solar power debacle, the Fashion Blacksmith law suit loss award, and the loan for the 2015 tsunami reconstruction of the harbor are large enough hills to climb. Allegations brought by the Grand Jury, Nehmer’s lawfare and other lawsuits of Brown Act violations, financial mismanagement, coupled with the harbormaster spectacle has resulted in very little progress by the commission to move the needle going forward for the harbor. If this harbor is to survive, the current chaos needs to cease immediately. It is on the backs of the currently elected commissioners to generate solutions and quit with the recriminations. Time to put away petty differences and work towards a few

solutions before this commission goes the way of the dinosaurs.

Wasted time with no progress, now coupled with a “new” crisis in the form of Mother Nature’s awesome ability to gain attention should wake the commission up to the task at hand. If not, the recalcitrants on the commission seriously need to reconsider why they sit on the commission in the first place. The commission makes the decisions to solve problems facing the harbor, not its staff. Staff is there to carry out the commission’s directions. Thus far the commissioners’ actions have shown they have not lived up to the importance of their role.

The question now becomes, will Mother Nature’s statement to the commission change its dysfunction into the direction necessary to result in something positive for our harbor? Commissioners must remember they represent the will of the community and Mother Nature or not the community has charged each and every one of them with the task of recreating a functional and successful Crescent City Harbor.

A Calmer, Safer, and More Enjoyable Fourth of July for Crescent City

This year’s Fourth of July in Crescent City was, in a word, refreshing. As someone who has spent the last fifteen years working on Independence Day for the Crescent City Harbor District, I can honestly say that 2025 was the most enjoyable and well-managed holiday I’ve seen. While I approached this year’s festivities with some skepticism, given the chaos of years past, those concerns were quickly laid to rest thanks to outstanding coordination among local agencies and a strong sense of community pride.

Shortly after the holiday, I had the opportunity to participate in an after-action review with representatives from the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors, the Sheriff’s Office, Crescent City Police Department, Crescent City Fire & Rescue, the California Highway Patrol, and the California Office of Emergency Services. What we heard from each agency echoed the same sentiment: this year was a significant improvement over the last.

Sheriff Scott reported approximately 300 calls for service between midnight on July 4th

and midnight on July 5th, a volume that, while still busy, was managed efficiently thanks to increased law enforcement presence. CCFR Chief Bill Carey even remarked that the day felt more like a normal shift than a major holiday. This level of calm is a testament to the preparation and teamwork that went into planning this year’s events.

In fact, every agency at the meeting shared stories of community feedback that echoed the same praise: “It was so much nicer this year.” I couldn’t agree more. Illegal fireworks were minimal, emergency calls were manageable, and the atmosphere throughout Crescent City and the Harbor District was one of relaxed celebration. It felt like a return to what the Fourth of July is meant to be, an occasion for families, friends, and neighbors to come together in a spirit of patriotism and fun.

The day’s festivities kicked off with a lively parade that lasted nearly two hours and drew an enthusiastic crowd. The deck party that followed added to the celebratory vibe, offering music,

food, and community connection. It was encouraging to see so many young families throughout the Harbor District, all appearing to enjoy themselves in a safe and respectful manner.

Visitors came not only from Del Norte County but from across the country, with license plates spotted from as far away as New York and Texas. While the city center may not have been as busy as in previous years, every local RV park reported being full, and the Harbor District’s overnight dry camping option once again proved popular. It’s clear that Crescent City continues to be a desirable destination for holiday travelers seeking a coastal escape.

Some have commented that this year’s festivities felt a bit more subdued than in years past. I see that as an opportunity: room to grow in a direction that prioritizes safety, family-friendly activities, and long-term sustainability. The Harbor District, city, and county now have a successful model to build upon for next year’s celebration.

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improvement came after the fireworks show. Historically, the Harbor District has faced post-fireworks traffic jams, fender benders, and trash-strewn streets, some even comparing it to a “war zone.” But not this year. Traffic control wrapped up in under an hour, with vehicles exiting the inner basin smoothly. There were no car accidents, no trash fires, and remarkably little debris left behind. A notable departure from years past.

In fact, cleanup efforts on July 5th revealed another major win. A volunteer with the Smith River Alliance, who assisted with beach cleanup, noted that trash collected at the same time of day was less than half of what it had been last year. That’s a powerful sign that visitors attending under the revised rules are conducting themselves more respectfully.

This year the Harbor District implemented a new $5 inner basin parking fee and $35 dry camping option, which were initiatives designed not just to better manage traffic and usage, but to generate revenue for maintenance and post-event cleanup.

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MONDAY 07/28

• 5:23 pm, Property Crimes, 12900 Block of S Indian Rd

• 7:02 pm, Property Crimes, 6700 Block of Hwy 101 N

• 2:41 am, Disturbances, 1000 Block of Hwy 101 N

• 10:15 am, Traffic Incidents, 1000 Block of Hwy 101 N

• 1:25 am, Traffic Incidents, Humboldt, Rd/State Rd

• 9:02 pm, Property Crimes, 11000 Block of Hwy 199

TUESDAY 07/29

• 7:18 pm, Property Crimes, 100 Block of Indian Ct

• 9:44 pm, Traffic Incidents, Inyo St/ McNamara Ave

• 10:22 am, Property Crimes, 600 Block of 5th St

• 3:34 pm, Disturbances, 1400 Block of Hwy 101 S

• 10:06 pm, Traffic Incidents, 1400 Block of Hwy 101 S

WEDNESDAY 07/30

• 1:53 am, Disturbances, 9000 Block of Hwy 199

• 3:06 am, Crimes Against Person, 500 Block of L St

THURSDAY 07/31

• 2:24 am, Disturbances, 400 Block of Macken Ave

• 6:18 am, Crimes Against Person,

Northcrest Dr/E Washington Blvd

• 6:08 pm, Disturbances, 700 Block of Hwy 101 N

• 10:23 pm, Traffic Incidents, Hwy 101/ Northcrest

• 11:57 pm, Disturbances, Butte St/W Cooper Ave

• 12:30 pm, Traffic Incidents, 600 Block of L St

FRIDAY 08/01

• 8:31 am,

Disturbances, 10800 Block of Hwy 101 N

This year, those fees, combined with RV park income, brought in just over $7,500, all of which will be reinvested directly into keeping the harbor clean and welcoming. Ultimately, the 2025 Fourth of July was a community success story. It showed what can be achieved when agencies work together, when residents and visitors alike take responsibility for their surroundings, and when public spaces are respected and well-managed. Crescent City took a meaningful step forward this year, and I’m proud to have been a part of it.

The Crescent City Harbor District looks forward to continued collaboration with the city, the county, local tribes, and community partners as we build on this success. We’re grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate, and we can’t wait to welcome you back next Fourth of July, for what we hope will be an even better, brighter, and cleaner holiday.

Justin Hanks, Chief of Security Crescent City-Del Norte Harbor Distruct

• 3:17 pm, Crimes Against Person, 2700 Block of Parkway Dr

• 8:25 pm, Traffic Incidents, 300 Block of Hwy 101 S

• 10:24 pm, Disturbances, 4200 Block of Hwy 101 N

• 11:36 pm, Disturbances, 1200 Block of Elk Valley Rd

SATURDAY 08/02

• 1:08 am, Crimes

4:30

Against Person, 200 Block of Bolen Ln

• 1:07 pm, Disturbances, 1000 Block of Butte St

SUNDAY 08/03

• 3:26 pm, Disturbances, 3200 Block of Hwy 199

• 2:34 pm, Crimes Against Person, 2500 Block of Hwy 199

• 11:50 pm, Disturbances, 2400 Block of Hodge Ave

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• Crescent City Art. 1228 2nd St., Crescent City: Wednes-

day – Saturday, 11:00 am –4:00 pm. Member art exhibits at the Del Norte County Library, the Smith River Library, Sutter Coast Hospital Infusion Center, and in the Main Hall at Sutter Coast Hospital. For more information, call 707-460-1414.

• Crescent Harbor Art Gallery.

140 Marine Way: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, Tuesday – Saturday and 11:30 am – 7:00 pm on the ﬁrst Friday of each month. For more information call 707-464-9133 or visit crescentharborgallery.com.

• Youth Art and Adventure Program, offered by local environmental arts non-proﬁt DiRT & Glitter with support from the Yurok Tribe’s Klamath Promise Neighborhood Initiative (KPN). The program provides youth and community opportunities to learn new skills, acquire job training, connect with professional arts and adventure experts and experience our local wilderness, all with the aim of strengthening the health of our community. Thanks to funding from the KPN initiative, all events and offerings through the program are being offered free of charge, many of which

are providing youth stipends for their involvement. Those interested in getting involved can visit the DiRT & Glitter website at dirtandglitter.org to learn about upcoming events, sign up for the newsletter

WEDNESDAYS

• Men’s Group, 920 C Street, Crescent City: 6:30 pm. Led by Keith B. Rigby, LCSW. Call (541) 941-4209 for more information or if you plan to attend.

• Downtown Crescent City Farmers Market, 2nd & H St: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Come shop for fresh produce, local artisan crafts, and have lunch from local food vendors while listening to live music from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Check out our website at www. dnatlfoodcouncil.org for more information or to become a vendor. Located across from the Post Ofﬁce every Wednesday through October.

• Klamath Boys & Girls Club weekly visual art class: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm (through August 13). For more information, email: info@ dirtandglitter.org or go to www.dirtandglitter.org. Participants at the Klamath Boys & Girls Club can enjoy art making activities with Jessica Cherry from Wild & Free Art. No pre-registration required.

Weekly classes are offered as part of the DiRT & Glitter Youth Art & Adventure Program, funded by the Yurok Tribe’s Klamath Promise Neighborhood Initiative. • Community Movement Classes, A.W.C. Community Center, Klamath: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. A free all level 4-part Yoga Series from Lauren Godla (Come for one or all of the classes). Everyone is welcome, beginning movers to advanced, and all ages. These are drop-in classes, with no need to pre-register. Weekly classes are offered as part of the DiRT & Glitter Youth Art & Adventure Program, funded by the Yurok Tribe’s Klamath Promise Neighborhood Initiative. Through August 20.

FRIDAYS

• Crescent Harbor Art Gallery “Date Night”, 140 Marine Way: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

SATURDAYS

• Lyceum of Universal Teachings of Earth’s Ancestors Saturday Morning Meditation. Crescent City and zoom: 900 am – 10:00 am. For more information and to participate Contact info@lutea.org or 530-419-4827.

MONDAYS

• Women’s Wellness Talking Circle Online: 7:00 pm. For more information and to participate Contact info@lutea. org or 530-419-4827

• Drawing Group, Crescent Harbor Art Gallery, 140 Marine Way: 10:00 am –12:00 pm. Open to the public as well as members. To take part, you must bring your own materials (sketch pads or drawing pads) and equipment (pens or pencils).

TUESDAYS

•• Amateur Radio Net checkins, Gasquet Net: 6:30 pm on 147.18, DN Amateur Radio Club: 7:15 pm on 146.88. If you are a licensed Ham Radio operator, join us. You do not have to be a member of the Del Norte Amateur Radio Club. Find out what is happening around the area.

AUGUST 15

26th Annual Lucky 7/PPA

Beneﬁt Car Show “Show & Shine”, Lucky 7 Casino, Smith River: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

• Youth Art Class (Tie Dye Bandannas), Castle Rock Charter School, Room A2: 9:00 am – 11:00 am and 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Hosted by Jessica Cherry of Wild &

Free Art. Free for youth ages 7 years+.

AUGUST 16

• 26th Annual Lucky 7/PPA Beneﬁt Car Show, Lucky 7 Casino, Smith River: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Be dazzled as you take in dozens and dozens of amazing cars, rock to the tunes from DJ Kevin Bane all morning and Tsunami Swing performing live in the afternoon; all while munching on yummy

Antojitos. There will

oodles of

and

T-shirts for

All the proceeds from the event support the performing arts in our community, especially the music programs in both Brookings-Harbor and Del Norte County schools. It’s a great way to have fun while hitting it out of the park for our kids. For more information, email info@ppadelnorte. org or call Nicole at 707-9546774. • VFW Indoor Garage Sale, Veterans Memorial Building, 810 H Street. Clothing, gadgets, appliances, furniture, jewelry, and much more. For More Information Contact April Erickson at (619) 9168344 or vfwpost1381auxiliary@gmail.com.

Tsunami Toll

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ent: it’s wires, pipes and silt; but it makes a difference because it makes the Harbor’s ability to service the vessels that keep the Del Norte economy working.”

The greatest impact emerged not from the ﬁrst wave at 12:50 AM but with one of the surges which followed. At 2:40AM, H Dock became separated by a strong surge and broke apart. H Dock provides the mooring space for extra-large vessels. It offers hundreds of feet of open side-tie space, complete with power and water hook-ups. Its partial failure has left the Harbor without one of its most ﬂexible berths.

One of the world’s most renowned tsunami experts, Dr. Patrick J. Lynett, professor of Coastal Engineering at University of Southern California has reviewed video footage and provided a surprising hypothesis: “The Dock was not buried by the wave. It was pulled under before wave surges struck H Dock,” stated Dr. Lynett.

The Triplicate hopes to invite an Opinion piece from Dr. Lynett in subsequent weeks.

Harbormaster Rademaker said he’s not just looking to rebuild, he’s looking to re-engineer. “Every disaster reveals a weakness. Our job is to turn that into a strength. The public expects us to learn from experience and improve and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” said

Rademaker. For a harbor so critical to ﬁshing and maritime economy, the stakes are high, but so is the payoff. The harbormaster closed his update with The Triplicate by stating, “The best return on investment is resilience. Crescent City won’t just survive. It will be a model to the world of what resilience looks like.”

Editorial Note: The Triplicate offers great

praise and recognition to Harbormaster Michael Rademaker. The harbormaster was on site at the ﬁrst surge and remained on site the entire harrowing night. His command of circumstances and knowledge of the tsunami’s impact was more than impressive. Thank you for your service, Harbormaster Mike Rademaker

Courtesy photos

Mike Rademacker, Crescent City Harbormaster

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marissa Lynn Carolann Tegtman-Ford, age 23, and her unborn son, Luca James Tegtman, 24 weeks, who passed away on July 23, 2025.

Marissa was born on July 28, 2001, to Matthew Ford and Victoria Walker. She graduated from Del Norte High School in 2018 and earned her associate’s degree in early childhood development in 2022.

Marissa dedicated several years to working with developmentally disabled adults and children, a career she loved until her health challenges forced her to stop. In 2016, at the age of 15, Marissa was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Despite living with daily pain that most could not imagine, Marissa faced her illness with incredible strength, resilience, and a positive spirit, always striv-

ing to uplift those around her.

On June 9, 2022, Marissa’s life was blessed with the birth of her son, Asher James Ford, who became the center of her world. Marissa was an extraordinary mother, showering Asher with patience, kindness, compassion, and unwavering love, dedicating herself to nurturing him into the remarkable young person he was becoming.

Marissa was united in marriage to Nathaniel Tegtman on November 17, 2024.

Marissa found joy in artistic expression, particularly drawing, sketching, and painting. Her creativity knew no bounds, and the gifts she created for her family were truly breathtaking and uniquely hers. While enduring pain from her condition, art served as a cherished outlet, allowing her to express herself and ﬁnd solace. She was already

pouring her love into preparing for Luca’s arrival, creating beautiful crocheted outﬁts for him. Both of Marissa’s pregnancies were challenging due to her EDS, yet she navigated them with remarkable strength and determination.

Marissa was incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable about her illness, often understanding more than many of the medical professionals she encountered.

As a 23-year-old woman, Marissa found it incredibly challenging to navigate the medical system. She wasn’t always treated with the respect or attentiveness she deserved, and often felt the need to carefully time and phrase her words when speaking to doctors to avoid being judged or dismissed.

Marissa brought warmth and joy wherever she went. Whether gathered with family or simply sharing a moment with friends, her

laughter and light were unforgettable. She loved the Lord deeply, expressed it through worship, and carried His love everywhere she went. Though our loss is great, we ﬁnd peace knowing Marissa and Luca are together, and her love continues to shine through us. Marissa was preceded in death by Her Grandfather Harley Campbell, Grandmother Robin Campbell, Stepfather Vince Crandell, Sister Morgynn Ford and Brother Joshua Ford. She is survived by Father and Stepmother Matthew and Melissa Ford, Mother and Stepfather Victoria and Bill Walker, Brother’s Dakota Ford and Dillon Sargent, her Sister Mattilynn Ford, Grandparents Jim and Cindi Ford, Aunts and Uncles, Chris and Brenda Ford, David and Kelsey Ford, Mickey and Dawn Pickard, Ron and Rebecca Simpson and Donald Campbell.

Sutter Hospitals Recognized for High-Quality Care and Access

Six Sutter hospitals earned state and regional rankings in the latest edition of U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals report, with several recognized across other specialties- underscoring the California-based, not-for-proﬁt health system’s ongoing commitment to high-quality patient care.

A total of 18 Sutter Hospital campuses received “High Performing recognitions in at least one specialty, putting them in the top ten percent of all Hospitals evaluated. Sutter Coast Hospital was recognized for its high quality in Pneumonia care.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: All Paths Healing 210 Earl Street Crescent City, CA 95531

Mailing address: 900 Northcrest Dr #225 Crescent City, CA 95531

This Business is conducted by: a CA Corporation

Registered Owner(s): All Paths Healing Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Inc. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Kane Snow This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 7/16/2025

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20250094 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, & 8/27/2025, Triplicate, 416745

LIEN SALE

Crescent City Harbor District, 101 Citizens Dock Road, Crescent City, 08-272025@ 11:00am\uc1\u10 CF UNIFLITE HIN# UNF036340374, CA RANGER HIN# RAY331460275,\uc1\u10 CA ROBL HIN# 1PBWR24P7B1000596 CNS-3951996# 8/13/2025, Triplicate, 416831 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY (Probate Department) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JO ANNE ATHERTON, DECEASED. Case No.: 25PB05308 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Samantha A. Montgomery has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Decedent’s Personal Representative’s attorney, Cassie N. Hutton, Howard Law Group, LLC, at 1114 12th Street SE, Salem, OR 97302, 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 representatives, or the lawyer for the personal representatives, Cassie N. Hutton, 1114 12th Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97302. Dated and first published on July 13, 2025. /s/ Cassie N. Hutton OSB No. 191678

Attorney for Personal Representative Howard Law Group, LLC 1114 12th Street S.E. Salem, OR 97302 (503) 363-9264

8/13/2025, Pilot, 416981

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS: Probate proceedings in the Estate of Merrie An Zdeb, deceased, are now pending in the Circuit Court for Curry County, Oregon, Case No. 25PB05863. Martin J. Lejnieks has been appointed as personal representative of Decedent. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present them, in due form, within four months after the date of publication of this Notice. The date of publication of this Notice is August 13, 2025. Claims shall be presented to the personal representative at this address: c/o Alec S. Marlega, Arnold Gallagher P.C., 800 Willamette Street, Suite 800, PO Box 1758, Eugene, OR 97440-1758, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or their attorney, Alec S. Marlega, whose address is listed above, and whose telephone number is (541) 484-0188. 8/13/2025, Pilot, 417208

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street

Crescent City, CA 95531 CASE NO. CV251097 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Chelsey Bachmann filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Gianna Rosemary Bertolini to Proposed name: Gianna Rosemary Castellaw THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: 8/29/2025 Time: 9:00

am Dept.: 2 The address of the court is same as noted above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: July 14, 2025.

/s/ Karen D. Olson Judge of the Superior Court

7/30, 8/6, 8/13, & 8/20/2025, Triplicate, 416590

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Studio 21 1080 Mason Mall Ste 12 Crescent City, CA 95531

This filing is a refile of previous file # 20200063 with changes.

Registered Owner(s): Julie Ann White

This Business is conducted by: an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 6/16/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed:/s/ Julie White This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 6/16/2025

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder

Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20250077

7/30, 8/6, 8/13, & 8/20/2025, Triplicate, 416589

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 CASE NO. CV251096 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Ramona Ellene Tocktoo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Ramona Ellene Tocktoo to Proposed name: Ramona Ellene McGaughey THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 9/12/2025 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 1 The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: July 17, 2025. /s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, & 8/20/2025, Triplicate, 416573

Notice of Public Meeting The Port of Brookings Harbor Board of Director’s will hold a Regular Meeting Wednesday August 20, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. For meeting agenda and packet please visit Port website: www. portofbrookingsharbor.com

This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider 8/13/2025, Pilot, 416570

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE PACIFIC COAST STORAGE LLC 16003 HWY 101 SOUTH, BROOKINGS, OR 97415 541-469-2188

On Wednesday, 08/20/2025, at 2 pm the contents of units owned by Jane Burke (C-10) and David Rice (C-25) will be sold to foreclose liens for non-payment of rent and any expenses of this sale in accordance with ORS 87.685. Bids may be submitted online at WWW. STORAGETREASURES. COM prior to 2 pm. 8/6 & 8/13/2025, Pilot, 416675

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY

In the Matter of the Estate of: MAX JARRELL LANGLEY JR., Deceased. Case No. 25PB05129

INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DEBRA D. LANGLEY has been appointed personal representative. All persons

having claims against the estate of MAX JARRELL LANGLEY JR. are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 1373 Cedar Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or through her attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, 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 B. McClintock. Dated and first published on July 22, 2025. 7/23, 7/30, 8/6 & 8/13/2025, Pilot, 416363

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Quality Inn & Suites Crescent City 100 Walton Street Crescent City, CA 95531

This filing is a refile of previous file # 20190090 after 40 days of expiration date. Registered Owner(s): Vital Hospitality LLC This Business is conducted by: California Limited Liability Company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 8/23/2019. 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

A Calmer, Safer, and More Enjoyable Fourth of July for Crescent City

Sheriff Scott reported approximately 300 calls for service

between midnight on July 4th and midnight on July 5th, a volume that, while still busy, was managed efficiently thanks to increased law enforcement presence. CCFR Chief Bill Carey even remarked that the day felt more like a normal shift than a major holiday. This level of calm is a testament to the preparation and teamwork that went into planning this year’s events.

The day’s festivities kicked off with a lively parade that lasted nearly two hours and drew an enthusiastic crowd. The deck party that followed added to the

celebratory vibe, offering music, food, and community connection. It was encouraging to see so many young families throughout the Harbor District, all appearing to enjoy themselves in a safe and respectful manner.

Perhaps the most striking improvement came after the fireworks show. Historically, the Harbor District has faced post-fireworks traffic jams, fender benders, and trash-strewn streets, some even comparing it to a “war zone.” But not this year. Traffic control wrapped up in under an hour, with vehicles exiting the inner basin smoothly. There were no car accidents, no trash fires, and remarkably little debris left behind. A notable departure from years past.

tenance and post-event cleanup.

This year, those fees, combined with RV park income, brought in just over $7,500, all of which will be reinvested directly into keeping the harbor clean and welcoming.

Ultimately, the 2025 Fourth of July was a community success story. It showed what can be achieved when agencies work together, when residents and visitors alike take responsibility for their surroundings, and when public spaces are respected and well-managed. Crescent City took a meaningful step forward this year, and I’m proud to have been a part of it.