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HSU helping shape The Village

PUBLIC HEALTH

Surge in
Public denials, private collaboration on physical, financial details of housing
Hep C, complex; project opponents ACRH partly funded by unidentified developer
HIV cases Kevin L. Hoover
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will be a public culmination of ex-
tensive behind-the-scenes prepa-
present 11-acre Craftsmans Mall
site on St. Louis Road. The location
house a substantial portion of
Humboldt State’s student body,
Daniel Mintz ARCATA – The proposed “The ration by both advocates and op- borders several residential neigh- the university has been mostly
Mad RiveR Union Village” student housing project ponents – much of it purposefully borhoods. It would be privately missing in action throughout the
HUMBOLDT – Humboldt will finally reach the City Coun- kept out of public view. financed and constructed by Cole- 11 Planning Commission meet-
County’s syringe exchange pro- cil June 6 after failing to gain The Village would provide 700 raine Capital Group and its devel- ings on the subject.
gram seeks to prevent disease the endorsement of the Planning beds for Humboldt State students opment partner AMCAL Equities. HSU’s public communications
but the county’s rate of Hepati- Commission. The council hearing in four buildings to be sited at the Though The Village would on the subject have been negligi-
tis C is the highest in the state ble, vague and seemingly indiffer-
and supervisors have been told ent as to The Village’s fortunes.

a more comprehensive ap-
proach needs support.
A “three-pronged approach”
to reducing the incidence of
Hepatitis C was recommend-
ed as the Board of Supervisors
fielded a report on syringe ex-
change at its May 22 meeting.
The Department of Health
and Human Services’ syringe
exchange program discourages
disease-inducing practices by
collecting used needles and dis-
tributing sterile ones to IV drug
users.
It’s a program that’s ramped
up in the last several years and
is peaking now, as the county’s
number of Hepatitis C infec-
tions has risen to 7,500.
Public Health Director Mi-
chele Stephens said one out of
every 18 people in the county
has chronic Hepatitis C, pri-
marily due to the sharing of in-
fected needles.
When the seeming contra-
diction between the availability
of clean syringes in Humboldt
and its high Hep C infection
rate was brought up by Super-
visor Rex Bohn, Stephens said
syringe exchange is only one
prong of a “three-pronged ap-
proach to addressing Hepatitis
C.”
The other two prongs are
“medication-assisted treatment
for substance abuse disorder”
and medical treatment for Hep
C, she continued, services that
“have not been robust here.”
Referring to a graph showing
a multi-year trend in rising Hep
C rates, Stephens told super-
visors “you can’t address that
trajectory with just syringe ser-
vices programs.”
Communities that have the
other services along with sy-
ringe exchanges are successful
in reducing Hep C rates, she
said.
Public Health Officer Dr.
Don Laird said that in the pro-
cess of exchanging clean nee-
dles for used ones, public health
staffers also have the opportu-
nity to inform IV drug users of
the potential for infection and
how to prevent it.
HEP C
Kinetic
Wreck claims 2 lives
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ORICK – Two McKinleyville women died
Wednesday, May 23 when the pickup truck they
were traveling in flipped over and collided with a
Peterbilt tractor trailer south of Bald Hills Road
on U.S. Highway 101 near Orick.
Terra Lynn Smith, 46, and Andra Lynell Coo-
per, 64, were pronounced deceased at the scene.
At about 1:20 p.m., Smith was driving her
2003 Chevrolet Silverado pickup southbound on
U.S. Highway 101 when, for unknown reasons,
she swerved off the road. The truck overturned
on its side, then slid back onto the highway.
The pickup then collided with a 2018 Peterbilt
driven by James Rumble, 50, of Crescent City.
Emergency personnel responded to the crash
and pronounced Smith and Cooper deceased.
Both were wearing seat belts, according to the
California Highway Patrol. The driver of the Pe-
terbilt was uninjured.
The CHP is investigating the crash.
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Madness
A Nov. 2, 2015 letter from then-
Vice President Joyce Lopes states
that, “While we are not in a po-
sition to make a specific recom-
mendation regarding individual
projects, we generally favor efforts
to provide additional options for
quality housing for our students.”
A Dec. 18, 2017 letter from
President Lisa Rossbacher is
only slightly more specific. States
Rossbacher, “...HSU supports the
concept of the Village project and
other projects that will increase
access to appropriate housing for
our students…”
Planning Commissioners and
members of the public have openly
wondered about the hands-off atti-
tude of the university, which would
be deeply affected by The Village.
Those asking HSU about its
position on the project, or wheth-
er it was coordinating with the
developers were told HSU had
nothing to do with it and referred
to the developers.
Even as they issued bland pub-
lic statements and expressions of
disinterest, a variety of HSU offi-
cials were simultaneously creat-
ing a separate and contradictory
GLORIOUS WEEKEND The rolling Ki- public record of emails indicating
netic Sculpture Race party began on ongoing, intensive involvement
the Plaza Saturday and then slow- with the project and its develop-
ly made its way to Ferndale for the ers dating back to when The Vil-
grand finale Oh, what a fun week- lage was first announced in 2016.
end! Matt Filar | Union VILLAGE A2
Kidnapping suspect behind bars
HUMboldt CoUnty SHeRiff’S offiCe Sheriff’s deputies were dis-
TRINIDAD – On Wednes- patched to the area to attempt to
day, May 23 at about 6 p.m., the locate the vehicle. The Califor-
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Of- nia Highway Patrol (CHP) was
fice Emergency Communications called to assist. At about 7:40
Center received a 911 call from a p.m., officers with the CHP lo-
distressed female stating she was cated and stopped the vehicle on
being held against her will. the 400 block of Sixth Avenue in
The line was disconnected and John Luther Westhaven. The driver of the ve-
dispatchers’ attempts to recon- hicle, 35-year-old John Luther
Leslie
nect with the female were unsuc- Leslie of Eureka, was detained.
cessful. Upon further investigation, deputies
As dispatchers worked to determine the learned that Leslie was in a dating rela-
location of this distress call, the Emergen- tionship with the female victim and had al-
cy Communications Center received a call legedly assaulted her several days prior to
from a State Parks officer advising he was this incident. In the early evening hours of
flagged down by a female screaming for May 23, Leslie allegedly forced the victim to
help from a vehicle in the area of Patrick’s leave their Eureka residence with him and
Point Drive in Trinidad. The vehicle fled began to drive northbound on U.S. High-
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Village | Publicly, HSU says it’s not involved with the project. Privately, it very much is
FROM A1 compilation of internal wrote Stephen St. Onge, On Dec. 3, David Moon, Stewart and I were going to ing this group. Very inter-
As revealed in the emails, and other communications director of housing & resi- president of Coleraine Cap- discuss the following lan- esting strategy! (Financed
the university’s goals in- includes some large redac- dence life, asking whether itol Group, wrote St. Onge, guage with you and Wayne by a local landlord)” St.
clude a keen interest in ad- tions, and also alludes to HSU would have any pres- Brumfield and others relat- this afternoon: Onge wrote.
vancing the project – and meetings between various ence at the upcoming Plan- ing that he was “disheart- ‘Obviously, the City of “A creative weaponiza-
perhaps to eventually pur- entities which aren’t docu- ning Commission meetings ened,” with “deep concerns Arcata will need to make tion of the design charette
chase it. mented. regarding The Village. regarding the trajectory of its own determination if concept,” Wruck wrote.
A range of top university Nonetheless, it’s clear “I appreciate your mes- the Planning Commission the Village project is the A $100 million dangle
officials across several de- that Humboldt State is sage, however I would have deliberations.” right fit. There is much to Even before the Plan-
partments – including those deeply interested in seeing to refer you back to the de- Moon lamented that the consider, and many details ning Commission began
who issued the denials as The Village approved and veloper or the city for a dis- reaction in Arcata, as con- about the proposed project considering the project, the
well as Rossbacher and her built, and that it is actively cussion of your points,“ he trasted with other towns in that we at Humboldt State developers were wooing
lieutenants – have been co- researching mechanisms by replied. This was to prove which his group has built University do not know. Humboldt State with a plan
ordinating closely with Cole- which it might acquire the a standard response to The student housing “could not ‘That said, HSU stu- under which the universi-
raine/AMCAL on the mam- facility. Going about cre- Village-related inquiries. be more opposite than the dents need accessible and ty could eventually acquire
moth project’s features, its ation of student housing in On Nov. 20 at 3:36 p.m., than the receptions we re- quality housing. They have The Village and rake in a lot
financial details and ways to this manner would save the an HSU professor wrote ceived in those other com- been very clear about that. of money from the property.
drum up support. university millions of dol- Wayne Brumfield, vice munities.” There simply is not enough Last Oct. 31, David Moon,
Along with the continu- lars, according to ACRH. president for student af- He suggested that some housing available for our president of Coleraine Cap-
ing dialogue, HSU has been Were the California State fairs. “Do you have any in- opponents “have a vested students on campus and itol, wrote St. Onge, Dawes,
monitoring press reports, University system to build sight on the university’s co- interest” in opposing the in the community, and this Brumfield and Michael
social media comment and The Village, it would have ordination/communication project – apparently allud- impacts our ability to re- Fisher, associate director
the efforts by Arcata Citi- to pay prevailing wage for (if any) with the 800 bed ing to rival developers – and cruit and retain students. of Planning and Design.
zens for Responsible Hous- the labor involved. But AM- facility that a private firm said he expected more sup- ‘Because of that reality, Moon alluded to a meeting
ing (ACRH) to create an CAL does not. That, accord- is hoping to build at the port from the community. HSU supports the concept with HSU officials the pre-
alternative project and halt ing to ACRH, could cut the Craftsmen Mall adjacent He asked Humboldt State of the Village project. From vious week and mentions a
The Village. project’s cost by as much as to HWY 101 in Arcata?” the representatives to appear at what we have heard from “tax-exempt bond program”
It has also facilitated 20 percent or more. professor asked. the next Planco meeting to the developer and from soon to be presented to CSU
meetings between the de- The emails Earlier that same day, “promote” the project, and what we have read in the Stanislaus regarding his
veloper and students to The messages obtained at 9:15 a.m., Brumfield had to be put in touch with sup- project proposal, it would group’s Vista housing proj-
expedite their supposedly by ACRH reveal wide-rang- been cc’d a message from portive student groups. be positive for our stu- ect in Turlock.
grassroots advocacy for the ing interest in many aspects Craig Wruck, vice president On Dec. 8, Wruck wrote dents. It would mean qual- “The program will pro-
new housing project. of the project, close coordi- for University Advance- Brumfield, Douglas Dawes, ity housing close to campus vide the University with
The university’s involve- nation with the developers ment with observations of vice president for finance and for about 800 students.’” the opportunity to share in
ment is partly detailed in and continuing scrutiny of Village opponents. administration, Frank Whit- Concludes Wruck, “I’m surplus project cash flow
emails obtained via a Pub- opponents – and public de- “This weekend volun- lach, associate vice president afraid the message you’ve (in excess of $100 Million)
lic Records Act request filed nials of any association. teers were canvassing the of marketing and communi- sent to the City of Arcata is over the term of the bonds
by the ACRH. A 369-page On Nov. 8, Maureen Jules neighborhoods surround- cation, and Lola Alto, HSU the same as the University’s (35 years) and to have the
ing the Craftsman Mall urg- Advancement Foundation previous statements and does buildings gifted to the Uni-
ing attendance at the Arcata board coordinator. not help move this forward.” versity debt free at bond
City Planning Commission He proposed that a group In January, a message maturity,” Moon stated.
meeting on 11/28. Attached meeting be held to prepare from St. Onge to Janessa Noting that he’ll be in
is the handout they were for the Dec. 12 Planning Lund, executive director town for a Planco meeting
distributing,” Wruck told Commission meeting and of Associated Students, on The Village, Moon says
Rossbacher and five other included for background Brumfield and Moon states that “We would be happy to
HSU officials. “While the links to city online docu- in part, “Dr. Brumfield has meet with you that week to
text is confusing on some ments, plus a Union story explained that there is a discuss the bond program if
points, it does not explic- describing the harsh recep- group of students repre- you have interest.”
itly label this as an HSU tion the project was given sented through AS (Associ- They did. By January,
project and we do not see a by the public at the first ated Students) interested in Moon and the university
The Mad River Union, (ISSN 1091-1510), is published weekly (Wednesdays) reason to respond or ask for Planco meeting about it. speaking to the developer of were deep into financial pro-
by Kevin L. Hoover and Jack Durham,
791 Eighth St. (Jacoby’s Storehouse), Suite 8, Arcata, CA 95521. corrections. We will con- A Dec. 12, 2017 email the proposed Village Hous- jections for The Village as
Periodicals Postage Paid at Arcata, CA. tinue to monitor the social from Dawes asked David ing Project.” well as details of the bond
Subscriptions: $40/year
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the media channels.” Note: a Loya, Arcata’s director of The message proposes program. Todd Larsen, as-
Mad River Union, 791 Eighth St., Suite 8, Arcata, CA 95521 concerned resident photo- Community Development, dates and times for an open sociate director of Business
Deadlines & Departments graphed the flyer distribu- to share with the Planning forum with students and Operations, asked a series of
Letters to the Editor & Opinion columns: Noon Friday tors; see below. – Ed. Commission a general state- The Village’s developer, one questions about the project of
Press Releases: 5 p.m. Friday Ads: Contact Ad Dept. Legal Notices: 5 p.m. Friday
Press releases: (707) 826-7000 news@madriverunion.com “Thank [sic] Craig for ment of support for “afford- that did later take place. Stephen Clarke, AMCAL di-
Letters to the Editor/Opinion: (707) 826-7000 opinion@madriverunion.com the update,” Brumfield re- able, quality student hous- An email shared by Pres- rector of market rate housing.
Advertising: (707) 826-7535 ads@madriverunion.com
Entertainment: (707) 826-7000 scene@madriverunion.com sponded at 10:41 a.m. But ing near campus to support ident Rossbacher in March The answers were pro-
Legal notices: (707) 826-7000 legals@madriverunion.com the next day, Brumfield student access and success.” of this year includes a link to vided in an email attach-
Jack D. Durham, Editor & Publisher editor@madriverunion.com answered the professor’s It includes no specific en- a Union story about ACRH ment which was not includ-
Kevin L. Hoover, Editor-at-Large, Publisher opinion@madriverunion.com question about the project dorsement of The Village. and its alternative project. ed in the records provided
Jada C. Brotman, Advertising Manager ads@madriverunion.com
with a non-denial denial Within two hours, Wruck “We had a good discussion to ACRH. “As you know,
Daniel Mintz, Janine Volkmar Reporters about HSU involvement: responded and cc’d a draft regarding this group in our there is still a lot up in the
Matthew Filar, Photographer
Patti Fleschner, Ayla Glim, Mara Segal, April Sousa Columnists “Good afternoon Mark, of a more direct expression City/HSU Liaison Meeting air about what shape the
Karrie Wallace, Distribution Manager karrie@madriverunion.com you’re correct, this is a pri- of support: Friday,” Dawes wrote. “I project will ultimately take
Louise Brotz, Subscription Outreach Coordinator
Marty Burdette, Proofreader vate developer building this “That’s not the strong have never seen anything like when it’s finally approved
© 2018 The Mad River Union
project. This project has statement we discussed this before. Very interesting.” by the City. But, we real-
nothing to do with HSU.” at Cabinet. Frank, Connie “Yes I have been follow- ly like this bond execution
and have presented it to
give you an idea of the pro-
gram and the benefits that
could be derived by HSU,”
Clarke told Larsen.
The bond would be facili-
tated by the California Pub-
lic Finance Authority, which
promotes developments via
low-cost bonds, both tax-ex-
empt and taxable.
In January, Larsen asked
Clarke a series of questions,
including, “Were you plan-
ning on California Prevailing
Wages in the construction?
If not, would a potential
affiliation agreement from
us cause you to be required
to use Prevailing Wages for
construction?”
Larsen also asks about fi-
nancial models and possible
tax liability for the project,
as well as whether the proj-
ect could legally be internal-
ly reconfigured and whether
bond finances include occu-
pancy restrictions.
Clarke’s responses to
the questions appear to be
redacted, but he does tell
Larsen, “Looking forward
to the possibility of pro-
ceeding jointly on the much
needed project.”
Also in January, Dawes
asked Clarke, “Do you have
an example/sample tax ex-
empt bond financing agree-
ment that we can begin to
review and start vetting
with stakeholders on cam-
pus and at the CSU Chan-
cellor’s Office?”
On Jan. 12, Larsen asked
Moon a number of detailed
financial and legal ques-
tions, one of which is, “We
want to confirm that there
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are about 220 single rooms that could be converted to dou-
bles. You also mentioned studios that could be made into
doubles — how many?”
That passage dismays members of ACRH. They say that
reformatting rooms in The Village to double their occu-
pancy invalidates the 700-student premise under which
approval is being sought. It also makes irrelevant the
CEQA analysis, including potential traffic impacts, which
are based on a 700-student population.
And, claim ACRHers, looking for ways to cram more
people into the buildings isn’t consistent with the univer-
sity’s stated goal of developing the highest-quality housing
for students.
In March, Larsen was contacted by a reporter for Con-
structionWire, an online publication, asking about The
Village. “Humboldt State University has nothing to do with
this private development,” responded Larsen. “The contact
would always be AMCAL. I would recommend you reach
out to them as the University is not involved in any way.”
In February, Clarke sent along an attachment (which
was redacted) with a note stating, “Attached please find
the model in Excel. Let’s work together this week to get
this dialed in to where it works for you and us.”
Along with multimillion-dollar financing, HSU and the
developers were also discussing minute details of The Vil-
lage and helping shape the project.
Email exchanges last fall involve the university provid-
ing Coleraine technical minutia about the existing College
Creek residence halls’ HVAC system.
In February, the university was asking the developers
what type of laundry machines they used in their other
projects – coin-op or e-payment.
Throughout the process, Humboldt State also works
with its housing consultant, Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. to
help inform the dialogue with the developers.
Humboldt State responds
Wruck, a key coordinator at the center of much of the
email traffic, was out of town Friday and not available for
comment. Wruck also serves on Arcata’s Economic Devel-
opment Committee.
Asked about the disparity between HSU’s public protes-
tations of no association with The Village and the intensive
private coordination with its developers, Frank Whitlach,
associate vice president of marketing and communica-
tions, termed it a “two-track discussion.”
The first track, he said, is Coleraine/AMCAL asking
questions about the development proposal, attempting to
refine and optimize it.
The second track was the investigation into “another
possible approach” by the university – in other words, an
affiliation of some sort.
But, Whitlach noted, “That has never led to a viable propos-
al” of partnership on the project. Anything like that, he said,
“would require a lot more involvement by the university.”
Asked why the university wasn’t more open about its talks
with the developers, he said many of the discussions were
sensitive and “not what we were ready to share publicly.”
Coleraine comment
David Moon of Coleraine offered comment on the emails
and the project last Friday. He staunchly defended The Vil-
lage, and the communications with Humboldt State.
“It’s the due diligence that they’re obligated to do,” he
said of HSU’s cooperation. “The community, the students,
their guardians and support networks deserve inclusive,
high-quality, professionally managed student housing.”
Moon said that building the project and then selling
it is an option, but not the overarching goal. He said that
AMCAL has created about 80 properties, but has only sold
three or four of them. “That’s not our business plan,” he
said. “We always approach the universities to learn how to
best serve the students and the universities.”
ACRH aghast
Also on Friday, Boardmembers of ACRH were still an-
alyzing the revelatory emails. But their core objections re-
main the project’s scale and negative impacts on adjacent
neighborhoods and the community at large.
Boardmember John Bergenske described The Village as
ill-conceived on all levels, from its massive size to the ef-
fects it will have on housing and adjacent neighborhoods.
He said ACRH is pushing for an inclusive development
rather than a huge, exclusive dormitory.
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Maureen Jules cited a 2012 British study indicating that
installation of a large student housing complex can have
all kinds of adverse effects on host communities, including
boosting alienation and bad feelings between students and
the community.
The group is especially concerned about the legitimacy
of the many redactions in the HSU emails, and may seek to
have some of the blacked-out pages reconsidered for release.
“We’re incredibly curious about the redactions,” Ber-
genske said. “It propagates that hiding. Please, come clean
– let’s have an adult conversation.”
There’s no telling where the money’s from
At the same time, ACRH keeps some of its own key de-
tails close to the vest as well. Mainly, who is funding it.
That remains undisclosed.
Bergenske said most of ACRH’s funding comes from cit-
izens who make small donations, and brandished a $100
check from a private citizen as an example. “Eighty percent
are people who are just ‘us’,” he said.
He acknowledged that a “vast minority” of developers
have given ACRH financial support, but that they have “se-
lected to do so anonymously.”
To many, all signs point to developer Steve Strombeck
as ACRH’s financial angel.
Strombeck representatives have avidly attended the
Planco meetings, sometimes advocating for a pause in con-
sideration of the The Village so that a comprehensive de-
velopment plan for the area around the Craftsman’s Mall
could be created.
In the HSU emails, St. Onge refers to flyer distribution
“financed by a local landlord” – almost certainly Strom-
beck, who owns multiple affordable housing complexes in
Arcata, including the new Canyon Creek development just
south of The Village site.
A message to Strombeck asking about any tie-in with
ACRH went unreturned.
Arcata project planning and management group Gre-
enway Partners hosted multiple community meetings, in-
cluding a design charette, and created development plans
for ACRH’s project alternative – obviously a costly scope of
work for a grassroots group to fund.
ACRH readily disclosed the fees paid to Greenway, stat-
ing it donated $11,500 in labor and charged ACRH $3,500.
“They did a $15,000 job for $3,500,” Maureen Jules said.
“I don’t have any involvement with him [Strombeck]
on any personal or professional level,” said Kirk Cohune,
principal with Greenway. “We’ve had no payment from
anyone but ACRH.”
As a few minutes of online searches quickly reveal, asso-
ciations between the ACRH members and Strombeck are
many, even for a small community with reduced degrees
of separation.
Bergenske, for example, previously owned a portion of
LACO Associates, which he sold four years ago, ending his
relationship with the company. LACO employees have at-
tended Planco meetings and described Strombeck’s wish
for a pause in consideration of The Village.
On a 2010 Redwood Capital Bank website, James and
Edythe Vaissade are listed as co-organizers of the bank,
on whose Board of Directors Strombeck serves. Vaissade
has spoken out against The Village, and her daughter Julie
is one of ACRH’s three boardmembers. The bank has also
funded Greenway projects. Julie Vaissade-Elcock terms
any perceived connection “quite a stretch.”
Strombeck is a client of attorney Tim Needham of Eure-
ka-based Janssen Malloy LLP, and Needham has spoken on
Strombeck’s behalf regarding The Village. ACRH’s articles of
incorporation as a non-profit corporation were filed on Jan.
23 by Jeffrey Slack, a staff attorney with Janssen Malloy.
But that’s all circumstantial, and not definitive proof of
any financial alliance between Strombeck and ACRH.
ACRH has stated that it has two offers on the table from
local developers willing to build its Greenway-forged al-
ternative project. It won’t identify them, at their request,
leaving undisclosed whether one of them is helping ACRH.
It’s not clear how or if the alternative project might be
supported by Craftsman’s Mall owner Nancy Kirkpatrick.
She, through her attorney Bill Barnum, declined comment.
Bergenske is open about having asked area developers
for support, “We have reached out to all of the local devel-
opers for donations, and business entities,” he said.
Bergenske was concerned that the citizen-donors could
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become disillusioned if they thought of themselves being
allied with a well-to-do developer. And besides, the finan-
cial backers aren’t calling any shots for the group.
“The three of us here are the only ones making deci-
sions for ACRH,” Bergenske said, referring to himself, Vais-
saide-Elcock and Boardmember Erik Jules. “I have no inter-
est in helping out developers. I want to help my community.”
Maureen Jules, who has devoted a lot of her personal
time to ACRH, said she was “insulted” by any suggestion
that she and the group might be doing the bidding of a lo-
cal developer.
“I’m frustrated that because I volunteer my time to
ACRH, an non-profit required to protect anonymous do-
nations, that this Strombeck suspicion threatens to nullify
my efforts and the efforts of countless other neighbors and
ACRH members,” she said. “I’m volunteering for this group
because individuals weren’t being listened to and because I
care about my neighborhood, our community and students.
This proposal threatens to restructure the student experi-
ence and a large part of Arcata. We deserve to discuss this
with all the stakeholders involved, including HSU.”
Summarized Jules, “ACRH doesn’t represent Strom-
beck. ACRH is controlled by its three board members.”
“This is an organic process,” Vaissade-Elcock said.
Alternating facts
Bergenske maintains that local landlords want The Vil-
lage built, because it will ultimately have the effect of driv-
ing up rents locally. “They’re going to make more money,”
he said. “They support The Village.”
ACRH holds that the 700 new beds will draw students
away from undesirable rentals mostly in McKinleyville and
Eureka rather than Arcata.
Coleraine’s Moon disputes this. “We’ve heard that and
it’s just bogus,” he said. “The laws of supply and demand
pertain to housing, just like anything else. When you re-
strict product, prices go up.” He insists that ACRH’s
claims notwithstanding, “developers oppose us, but that’s
not our focus.”
He also dismissed the study indicating adverse effects
from purpose-built student housing complexes, and said
that The Village would help alleviate Arcata’s housing
shortage. “I suppose you could find a study that says any-
thing you want,” he said. “They’re grasping at straws.”
Some of Bergenske’s most heated criticism has to do
with the project’s name. He said the massive complex is
anything but the humble “village” the name implies. He
called that branding “a lie, and deceitful.”
Moon said the name is a pleasant reminder of the proj-
ect’s inclusiveness. “We like the idea that ‘it takes a vil-
lage’,” he said.
He cited a recent letter from the Eureka NAACP dis-
cussing housing discrimination against people of color by
private landlords, and said equal access to heavily regulat-
ed The Village would be guaranteed.
“It will be inclusive,” he said. “We’re proud of our di-
versity.”
Former Arcata mayors Connie Stewart and Alex Stillman
both spoke in favor of the Village during the final Planco
meeting on the topic. Stillman stressed the importance of
providing equal opportunity housing to students of color.
Mysteries
As The Village proceeds to the City Council on June 6,
some mysteries remain unsolved.
One which cropped up last November has to do with the
initial, pre-ACRH wave of anti-The Village activity in the
Westwood neighborhood, adjacent to the project.
As part of a well-organized effort, a large white van
transported several unidentified individuals who placed
professional-looking flyers on residents’ doorsteps. Asked
who they were, the flyer people became agitated and de-
clined to identify themselves – but not before a resident
took their pictures.
The flyers raise numerous questions about costs and
impacts of The Village, and encourage attendance at the
first Planco meeting on the subject Nov. 28.
They allude to a Facebook page, facebook.com/thevil-
lagearcata, which has since been taken down.
Inquiries at the time as to who was behind the page
went unanswered by whoever was running it.
Read the emails obtained from Humboldt State and the
letters from HSU officials to the city, and view photos of
the unidentified anti-Village flyers at madriverunion.com.
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Humboldt Crabs ready to play ball
Janine Volkmar
Mad RiveR Union
ARCATA – As you read this, this year’s Crabs players
are moving into their apartments and getting ready for the
74th season. The Humboldt Crabs have the distinction of
being the oldest continuously operated summer collegiate
wood bat baseball team in the country. Whew, that’s a
mouthful but one Arcata fans are proud to say.
Come welcome the new players (including a few return-
ees from last year) at the FanFest this Thursday night, May
31 at 5 p.m.
“The players will take batting practice, be introduced,
and give autographs,” Matt Filar said. Filar is a past pres-
ident of the Crabs’ board of directors and a faithful pho-
tographer of all things Crabs. His game photographs are
featured weekly here. “Five dollars gets you in, a hot dog,
chips and a soda,” he added.
“The roster looks really good with some juniors and se-
niors. It’s always nice to have experienced older players on
the team,” he said.
The Crabbies open the weekend with games Friday and
Saturday nights at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Both
Friday’s and Sunday’s game will feature the renowned
Crab Grass Band. Their first opponents will be the Cor-
vallis Knights. “We used to play them every year and then
Can you
SPORTS
they joined a league and weren’t available last year. We’re
really excited about it,” Filar said.
The Crabs have a full schedule including away trips to
Healdsburg and San Luis Obispo in June. “The Seattle
Studs will be here on Father’s Day, one of our most im-
portant days, and we will be playing the B-52s twice,” Filar
said. “It’s going to be an exciting season.”
As in former years, the crowd pleasing special days with
opportunities to dress accordingly include Cowboy Night,
June 30; Camo Day, July 8; Tie Dye Day, July 15; Pirate
Night, July 20; and Hawaiian Day, July 22. A trip to the
ballpark on those days can be like watching a parade as
well as watching the game.
Not one but two fireworks nights are scheduled on two
Saturdays: July 14 and Aug. 4.
The Crabs are all about honoring special groups, too.
Sunday, June 3 is Strike Out Cancer and Humboldt Roll-
er Derby Day; Sunday, July 1, Public Safety and First Re-
sponders will be honored; and on Tuesday, July 3, Military
and Veterans Appreciation Day is celebrated with special
ticket prices of $2 for vets.
And the Crabbies honor their own. July 13 is the Crabs
Alumni Fest and Parents’ Weekend. Former players are
inducted into the Crabs Hall of Fame on July 14. And for
those important folks who cheer, heckle, and fill the bleach-
ers, there is Crabs Fans Appreciation Day on Sunday, Aug.
14. Last year when the announcer called out, “Free Beer!”
it was like watching ants at a picnic as the stands emptied
in mere seconds. Then Crabs Board members walked the

catch line, throwing candy bars into the stands after the eighth
inning. It sweetened up what is always a sad day, the last

the Fly
Ball?
A Fly Ball has landed in the pages of the Mad River
Union! Look carefully and you’ll find the Fly Ball on the
ad of one of the businesses supporting the Union’s
Crabs coverage. Clip out this entry form, and every
week write down the name of the business where
Fly Ball landed in the space provided. At the end of
10 weeks, return your completed form to the office
of the Mad River Union, 791 Eighth St., Ste. 8, Arcata,
CA, 95521 and you will be entered in a drawing to
win hot tub tickets, Police Log books, subscriptions
to the Union and many other great prizes! The
deadline for returning forms is Wednesday, Aug.
15 at noon. Only paper copies are accepted;
no emailed entries will be eligible. No purchase is
necessary; pick up your FREE copy of the Union at
the Arcata Ball Park! Game on!
day of the Crabs games.
Printed schedules are around town or visit the website
humboldtcrabs.com to print out a schedule. Take note,
the away game scheduled for June 21 in Alameda has
been cancelled. And if you are a fan of the band, watch for
the musical note on the schedule opposite the date. That
means the band will be in the park, always a fun addition
to the experience.
It’s not too late to schedule a picnic for your group or
business in the right field barbecue area nor is it too late
to sign your children up for the Crabs camps. Check out
the website.
Larry Zerlang reminds the community that players need
jobs – light yard work, office work, or even a part-time job
in your business. Call him at (707) 496-4802.
And Bob Felter is looking for dedicated fans to be part
of The Crabs Green Team. That’s the volunteer group that
cleans up a section of U.S. Highway 101 and also cleans
MOVE-IN DAY Top from left, Erik Fraser, Liam Wagner
and Timothy Wagner prepare the Arcata Ballpark for
the upcoming season. Banners are hung and now
they’re ready to playball. Photos by Matt Filar | Union
up the outfield grass after fireworks nights. Green Team
members receive tickets for each hour of service. Email
Felter at bfelter3@gmail.com for more information.
Speaking of tickets, outlets include Mr. Fish and Sport &
Cycle in Eureka, Wildberries Marketplace in Arcata, Ray’s
Food Place in McKinleyville, and Sport & Cycle in Fortuna.
Buy tickets in strips of 10 to save a few dollars or a Season
Pass for $100. Have to miss a game? Listen in on KGOE
1480 AM for the action.
See you at the ballpark! Go Crabbies!

May 30:
Crabs to honor Scott Eskra on June 6
T
June 6: he Crabs played for the
will hon- Redwood Empire
June 13: or one of Little League,
their own, former Babe Ruth, Eure-
June 20:
Crabs third base- ka High School,
June 27: man Scott Eskra Humboldt Ea-
on Wednesday, gles, College of
July 4: June 6. Fans are the Redwoods
asked to wear his CRAB and Lassen Col-
July 11: number 24 or his
initials to the ball-
GAB lege. He was re-
cruited by the
July 18:
park. University of
July 25: Eskra died at the young age of 42 Misssissippi and SCOTT ESKRA will be honored by the Humboldt Crabs
in an industrial accident last March in was second on on June 6. Photos coUrtesy hUMboldt crabs
Aug. 1: Hydesville. the team in the being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
He was inducted into the Crabs 1997 season with a .350 average. He and his wife Brandy were there,
Your contact information: Hall of Fame in 2015. (Mad River His family has asked that memorial enjoying the day and the sunshine.
Union, July 29, 2015.) donations be sent in his honor to Red- He spoke of his daughter, Ari, then
Name: 9 years old, who played softball. "I'd
Eskra played for the Crabs in 1995, wood Empire Little League, P.O. Box
leading the team in runs (50), hits 39, Cutten, CA 95534 love for her to play for the Crabs," he
Address:
(53), homeruns (9), and RBI (39). His I had the pleasure of interviewing said. "Being the first girl to play for the
City: State: ZIP: baseball career started early when he Scott at the ballpark the day he was Crabs would be cool."
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JUSTICE FOR JOSIAH Attendees at last I am not a product of
Thursday’s gathering at the D Street Neigh-
borhood Center, left, heard renewed pleas
my circumstances. I am a
for justice for slain Humboldt State student product of my decisions.
David Josiah Lawson. The prevailing sen-
timent was that former case investigator, – Stephen Covey
ex-FBI agent Tom Parker be rehired to lead
the investigation. At Saturday’s launch of
this year’s Kinetic Sculpture Race, right, a

Seeking
banner demanding Justice for Josiah was
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ACROSS DOWN
1. Go by 1. Recreational

City taking apps for Public Safety Committee 5. Pops

9. Things to be learned?
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area: Fr.
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3. Celebrity
or histamine 4. Fools
City of ArCAtA partment and community members Committee applicants must live 15. Esfahan’s location 5. Marks of repetition
ARCATA – The City of Arcata is cur- to share their public safety concerns within Arcata city limits or must live or 16. Not hidden 6. Middle Easterner
rently seeking community members and identify potential solutions. work within the Arcata Planning Area, 17. Meander 7. Facts and figures
18. “See ya!” 8. Obstacles
for seven open vacancies on the new- Committee members will research and community members with inter- 19. AFL-CIO president 9. Cesar __
ly-formed Public Safety Committee. and evaluate crime trends and iden- est, knowledge or experience in pro- (1955-79) 10. Four __ two is two
20. Post-Civil War profiteer 11. Small green item
The Arcata City Council unani- tify the highest risks to public safety. moting a vibrant, safe and healthy en- 23. Vientiane resident 12. White-tailed eagle
mously authorized the creation of a In addition, committee members will vironment in which to live, work, study 24. Mister 13. Animal enclosure
standing Public Safety Committee af- make recommendations to the City and play are encouraged to apply. 25. Military address letters 21. At one’s __; relaxed
28. Locks 22. Misses
ter the 2017 Public Safety Task Force Council, City commissions and City Applications should be submitted 32. Played in a lively way 25. Put side by side
completed their report at the City staff regarding threats to public safe- to the City Manager’s Office at City 34. Box 26. Looked closely
35. Barbie or Ken 27. Stranger
Council meeting on March 7, 2018. ty, crime reduction and prevention Hall, located at 736 F St., and will be 37. Acted like 28. Quake
The committee’s objective is to strategies based on their research and accepted until all positions are filled. 38. Make room changes 29. Boomboxes
39. Saints’ rings 30. Dutch export
provide a platform for the communi- community outreach. Applicant interviews are tentatively 40. Monster movie feature 31. Shoemaker,
ty to come together to better under- The committee will consist of sev- scheduled to begin at the end of June 41. 20th-century tyrant at times
stand public safety concerns and rec- en members, all appointed by a ma- or early July. 42. Musical brothers 33. Official
43. One who gets up 34. Grouchy people
ommend actions the City can take to jority vote of the City Council. Once For more information, or to ap- 44. Lifts 36. Suffer defeat
improve the quality of life in Arcata. all members are appointed, the com- ply for membership on the Public 46. Slumbered 39. Must
48. Yrbk. section 43. Put to flight
The Public Safety Committee will mittee will hold regular monthly Safety Committee visit cityofarcata. 49. “__ a Small World” 45. Fiery speech
primarily focus on providing a public meetings, and committee members org/329/Vacancies-Applications or 51. Furrow 47. Is fussy about
forum for the City, Arcata Police De- will serve three-year terms. call (707) 822-5953. 52. Woman with a business one’s appearance
58. “West Side Story” heroine 50. Bug killer
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62. Marks for a whiz 54. Creative thought
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A final flurry of letters on race for the sprawling 5th District

than any prior supervisor. Ryan has proven
Madrone would increase crime
Ryan Sundberg should be reelected for v LET TERS to be able to bring people together to solve
problems.
Fifth District supervisor to keep our coun-
We have assisted on planning for a Safe-and-Sober graduation event when he His ability to work with other people
ty moving forward. He is working hard to
coummunity park on Green Diamond tim- wasn’t helping out, entertaining the grad- effectively has gained him respect and the
clean up the mess of past policies while
berlands to the east of McKinleyville and uating seniors. ability to represent us on the California
promoting a healthy environment that in-
the new Teen Center. We have also advised Ryan is also a regular when the com- Coastal Commission, which no other Fifth
cludes “quality of life.”
on other traffic safety issues, the homeless munity schedules its Trash Bash cleanup District Supervisor has ever had.
Ryan Sundberg is a self-made man
situation, and beautification projects. We events. Ryan is a wonderful father and hus- When I hear his opponent saying it is
of good character. As a Yurok Indian he
most recently have advised on the shooting band and all-around good guy. time for a change, I wonder what that is.
provides a voice for our Native American
and hunting situation in and along the Mad He is our area’s voice on the Coastal Do we change from a proven effective rep-
neighbors who are so under represented in
River at the edge of town. Commission and has earned the respect resentative to take a chance on someone
our county and state it is embarrassing. He
Ryan has his district’s best interest at of his fellow commissioners. Ryan has a with no elected experience?
has experience in both private and public
heart and he works diligently day and night homegrown knowledge of the Fifth District Ben Shepherd
employment which is not the case of his
to represent us all, get things accomplished, that he represents. This knowledge and ex- McKinleyville
opponent.
A vote for Madrone, formally ”Sung- and improve and enhance our community. perience gives him the ability to find com-
nome,” now changed to “Steven,“ for po- Re electing Ryan Sundberg is very import- mon ground when debating our communi- Nice, respectful & effective
ant and the smart thing to do for the 5th ty’s needs and use of our local resources. I have known Ryan Sundberg for many
litical purposes, is a vote for the regressive
district and the county at large. Research for yourself all that he has years and I support his bid to be re-elected
policies of the past. This includes massive
Kevin Dreyer done for our community and you can de- to the office of Fifth District Supervisor. A
spending on his special interests over our
McKinleyville cide for yourself that we really couldn’t ask person’s behavior and their way of working
community needs. Increasing benefits for
for a better person to represent the Fifth with other people is very important to me.
the homeless/transient population and
more economic burdens to local and small Sundberg is hands on District. I have always found Ryan to be respect-
I strongly support Fifth District Supervi- Please join me in voting for Ryan Sund- ful and I find him to be a very nice person.
businesses that sustain employment op-
sor Ryan Sundberg for re-election in 2018. berg for 5th District Supervisor. I really like the way he only promises what
portunities. Madrone’s policies will only
Ryan is responsive to community concerns David Enos he can really do and not claiming to do a lot
increase crime, despair and blight, driving
and is a strong advocate for Humboldt McKinleyville of things just to get votes.
out working families and their voting mem-
County. I have reached out to Ryan on sev- He is realistic and speaks from his expe-
bers, in order to regain political power for
his extreme left wing agenda. eral occasions and he is always willing to A well-oiled machine rience as an effective leader for our com-
discuss concerns and work on solutions to I have lived in Humboldt County since munity. \As a past business owner I have
Please encourage your friends and
local problems. 1989. The Fifth District supervisor was been involved in McKinleyville for many
neighbors to vote for Ryan Sundberg in this
Ryan is hands on and knows how to get Anna Sparks who help run the county like years and I urge everyone to join me in
important Fifth District election.
things done! Please join me in voting for a well oiled machine. We have had Super- voting for Ryan Sundberg for Fifth District
Zach Rotwein
Ryan Sundberg. visors since that have been OK. But Ryan Supervisor.
Trinidad
Mike Pigg Sundberg has been the most effective Fifth Wendy Wahlund
McKinleyville
Admiring Sundberg McKinleyville district Supervisor since her. I encourage
I have to laugh when i see obtuse politi- everyone to join me and vote June 5 for
cal statements like the other guy’s behold- Sundberg walks his talk Ryan. Lathe Gill for judge
I am writing this letter to support Ryan Jeff Driver For those not familiar with Lathe Gill,
ing to his big donors but i am not beholding
Sundberd’s re-election for the Fifth District McKinleyville please refer to the interviews with the Time
to my big donors.
County Supervisor position on the Hum- Standard as well as the Lost Coast Outpost
The other guy can’t be trusted but you
can trust me. So what i look at when i de- boldt County Board of Supervisors. Works across political divide – you will get a very good sense of who he is
He has consistently come through for I am writing to express my support of and what kind of judge he would make for
cide who to vote for is who’s getting the
us on many issues, including being on Ryan Sundberg in the upcoming election. Humboldt County.
job done on a constant bases, who runs a
the McKinleyville Senior Center Advisory Ryan is respectful, kind, practical, hard- I know of him as a representative for the
positive campaign, and who i have the trust
Board, contributing both time and money, working and accessible. California Teachers Association and have
factor in.
as well as securing support from the busi- I have worked with Ryan during his two had professional and personal dealings
Although i think both the candidates
ness community. terms as Fifth District Supervisor on proj- with him, all very impressive. His logic,
have good qualities, the choice is clear to
Ryan consistently and successfully ad- ects that focus on improving the lives of the common-sense understanding and empa-
me as it should be to you that Ryan Sund-
vocated for funding to improve the Willow most vulnerable people in our community thy for all sides of an issue made him an ef-
berg is more then just a cut above. His re-
Creek Water Treatment Facility. The proj- including children, people living in pov- fective consultant during management-em-
markable efforts as a freshman California
ect is now 100 percent funded. Previously, erty, and families in in crisis. Ryan cares ployee negotiations often with successful
Coastal Commissioner saved Humboldt
two Eureka-based sheriff’s deputies served about the health and safety of all of the peo- outcomes for both sides. I have no doubt
County’s oyster industry. He is someone to
all unincorporated areas north of Arca- ple in our district, and has the knowledge that his experience as an employment and
be admired and i ask you to vote for him for
ta –including McKinleyville, Fieldbrook, and skills make meaningful change. labor attorney for 18 years has given him
Fifth District supervisor.
Westhaven and Orick. Thanks to Ryan’s I am consistently impressed with Ryan’s the experience to put him on the bench for
Kevin Collins
tireless advocacy, today McKinleyville’s honesty, his ability to bring together peo- judge and help Humboldt County mete out
McKinleyville
new substation is fully staffed with 11 dep- ple with a variety of views to work toward fair justice to all. Vote Lathe Gill for judge.
Rita Carole
He listens to both sides uties and one sergeant, allowing quick re- a common good, his steady optimism, and
McKinleyville
I am writing to encourage the citizens of sponse to emergencies. This has improved his steadfastness in his pursuit of positive
Humboldt County to re-elect Ryan Sund- service and will soon increase Hammond outcomes for our community.
berg as District 5 Supervisor. I’ve known Trail patrol. We need more politicians like Ryan: Time to unhook Bass
He serves on the California Coastal people who work across political divides, Lots of people are “Hooked” in Hum-
Ryan and his family for 40 years. He’s a
Commission, and has been instrumental tell the truth, stay positive, serve with hu- boldt. Are we better off than we were 4
man with integrity and he has the best in-
in saving many jobs on the North Coast in mility, and care about real people. Keep up years ago? Virginia Bass will have been
terests of all his constituents at heart.
this capacity. The Boys and Girls Club of the good work Ryan! in office eight full years at the end of this
He knows the problems existing in
the Redwoods have his support, and he has Hillarie Beyer term. Humboldt County alcohol and other
Humboldt County and he is not afraid to
benefited them tremendously. He was also McKinleyville drug-related death rates on the rise. Dani
tackle them. He’s approachable and will
very instrumental in bringing the McKin- Burkhart understands the need for teens to
listen to your concerns. He’s also repre-
senting Humboldt County on the Coastal leyville Community Plan to a county level Sundberg , the clear choice get clean, she understands we need groups
committee. He secured $1,000,000 save I am writing to support Ryan Sundberg for dual diagnosis people. She understands
Commission and on the EPA Local Advi-
Westhaven’s water system. The list goes on. for his re-election as Fifth District super- Humboldt from the ground up. No more
sory Commission. He takes time to know
Personally, I appreciate him because visor. I have worked with Ryan on some praying for the drug problem to go away.
the issues impacting our region and he is
as a community activist myself focusing county related issues and he helped direct It’s time for some new faces and new ideas,
willing to listen to both sides before mak-
on illegal dumping, litter, and cleaning up me to the county officials to help resolve otherwise we’re just repeating history
ing a decision. A vote for Ryan Sundberg is
trash in homeless camps especially along my issues and answer my questions. He Humboldt has already lived.
a vote for the future of Humboldt County.
blue-line creeks, his support has been in- is smart, responsive and understands the Rick Boman
Lisa Spellenberg
valuable. needs of his constituents. Eureka
McKinleyville
He is responsible for securing 20-yard He is also a good person that cares and
Sundberg created McKMAC dumpsters for our bi-monthly trash clean- that trait cannot be overlooked. In this Creativity & collaboration
ups in McKinleyville, and he is but a phone election, the clear choice is to elect Ryan for Steve Madrone has a long and diverse
As a member of the Mckinleyville Mu-
call or a text away to doing anything from another four years. track record of vision, collaboration, cre-
nicipal Advisory Committee, I would like to
hooking up a trailer to help load a few tons Mike Harvey ativity and accomplishment that make him
express my support of Ryan Sunberg. The
(yes) or less of dumping, patching up non Blue Lake ideally suited for Fifth District supervisor.
Mckinleyville Community Plan which was
county-maintained roads like Gwin Road I’ve known Steve for maybe 10 years, and I
in existence for
in McKinleyville, or removing graffiti from was thrilled when he informed me that he’d
over a decade, called for the formation of
an Advisory committee. This was never ac- fences, trails and even trees. That brother A proven record be running for Fifth District supervisor,
is solid. I wish to expess my wholehearted sup- and I offer my wholehearted endorsement.
complished until Ryan Sunberg was elect-
He walks his talk. He’s conducted a port for the reelection of Ryan Sundberg as Politicians often make grandiose prom-
ed County Supervisor. Ryan not only estab-
clean campaign. He’s what we need to con- Fifth district supervisor. Ryan has a proven ises, but generally show only a minor un-
lished this committee with support from
tinue the work that has already been ac- record of positive and swift responses to derstanding of the real issues that plague
the other supervisors, but he has made sure
complished. constituents needs and complaints. From their constituents and the institutions that
that it is a relevant and effective committee
Ryan Sundberg for Supervisor, 2018. If potholes to road-side trash dumps, his im- the politician will oversee. Big issues are
for advising the board on matters affecting
it isn’t broken, don’t try to fix it. Thank you. mediate action is always impressive. I am complicated, multifaceted, and are not
Mckinleyville.
Scott W. Binder particularly pleased with his support for solved with political rhetoric and partisan
The board has relied on the McKMAC
McKinleyville the good work of the McKinleyville Family dogma. To be solved, they take a deep un-
consistently to gather community input
Service Center. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! derstanding of what led to them, an accu-
and meet with county staff and the public.
With that input the McKMAC debates the Sundberg knows the 5th Vote for Ryan Sundberg. rate understanding of the current reality, a
I have known Ryan Sundberg for more Paul Meyer bold vision, and the work ethic to make the
issues and advises the board.
than 20 years and I have observed how he Fieldbrook change a reality. Steve Madrone has a long
Ryan has been instrumental in the board
handles himself in a variety of life’s set- history of accomplishment.
accepting our advice, and providing pos-
itive results that have enhanced Mckin- tings. As a supervisor, he works tirelessly Sundberg gets it done First, Steve worked tirelessly on the
for his district. He is cool under pressure. I have been involved in McKinleyville in Hammond Trail, widely considered a jew-
leyville in many ways. Some examples of
He is intelligent, thoughtful and a true various capacities from MCSD Board mem- el of our area. The Hammond Trail didn’t
issues we have debated and advised on
problem solver. He puts a lot of thought ber to Chair of the McKinleyville Municipal “just happen” – it happened because Steve
that Ryan has seen through are: Enhance-
into the decisions he makes and how his Advisory Committee and have worked with and others believed in and worked toward
ments to Central Ave., Pedestrian and Cy-
decisions affect his constituents. Fifth District Supervisors including Erick making the vision of the trail into a reality.
cling safety upgrades, the establishment of
As a community member, he volunteers Hedlund, Anna Sparks, Paul Kirk and Jill It was put together in pieces, grant by grant,
Measure Z to provide funding for a Sheriff’s
his time to assist with a variety of events. Geist as well as Ryan Sundberg. agreement by agreement, year by year, and
substation and having an increased pres-
In my 20 plus years of teaching at Mckin- Ryan has done more for McKinleyville now that it is completed it is a great asset to
ence in Mckinleyville as well as the rest of
the county. leyville High School, I cannot recall a single and the Fifth District in his last two terms LETTERS v A6
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citizens of the Fifth District, and adds both
economic value and to our quality of life.
The Hammond Trail started as a vision, but
needed dedicated and skilled proponents
over the long-term to advocate for and
achieve its completion.
Steve has a long history of salmonid res-
toration work in the Mattole watershed. For
restoration work like that to be successful,
one must be able to work with a wide va-
riety of people who have divergent politi-
cal philosophies, economic circumstances,
and values. Furthermore, such restoration
takes time, continuous effort, and an un-
derstanding that the end results may not be
fully manifested in our lifetimes. Nonethe-
less, the vision and effort are needed now if
restoration is to succeed. Steve’s commit-
ment and successes in such efforts are a
testament to his abilities.
In addition to knowing Steve to be a
considerate, respectful, smart, and artic-
ulate person, these two examples of his
long-term commitments to difficult, mul-
tifaceted, and ambitious projects give me
confidence that he will bring those same
skills to the job of Fifth District Supervisor.
Steve has a proven track record of taking
on big problems, collaborating with peo-
ple from all walks of life, engaging in cre-
ative problem solving, and getting results.
Steve’s adult life has largely been dedicat-
ed to dealing with difficult problems, and
finding, then working toward, solutions to
them.
Steve is an independent thinker, and is
secure enough as a person to be willing and
able say “no,” even to supporters – when
needed (and it will almost certainly be
needed during his tenure as a Supervisor).
I believe that Steve will represent all 5th
District residents, work toward “the greater
good,” and not just his supporters and cam-
paign donors. For much of my nearly three
decades as a resident of the Fifth District
I have not felt that way about our Super-
visors. Given Steve’s diverse and extensive
background in Humboldt County, and my
interactions with him, I think he will make
an outstanding 5th District Supervisor, and
encourage you to join me and vote for Steve
Madrone.
Jeff Dunk
McKinleyville
Does not understand McK
At the April 23 debate, Sungnome Steve
Madrone said that the Center (behind
Starbucks /DHHS Mckinleyville family
resource center building should host all
services including general relief (transient
money) homeless services and drug rehab
services.
Ryan Sundberg explained the communi-
ty was really clear that they did not want
that and the reason it has not been built
yet, was these services are being prohibited
by the lease agreement so the community
can be guaranteed this stays a children and
family services building and the other ser-
vices will stay in Eureka.
Madrone does not understand McKin-
leyville, and he should have attended the
meeting on this subject if he wants to truly
represent McKinleyville folks. You can see
how important it is to vote on June 5 or
mail your ballot in if you want the commu-
nity we deserve!
Shel Barsanti
Mckinleyville
The rest of the story
It is unfortunate that the Fifth District
supervisor campaign has become a bit ran-
corous. The issues debated are complex
and, in some cases, have been in discussion
for many years.
It is understandable that we each inter-
pret history and current events as we see
them. You can learn more about me and
my platform at votemadrone.com. You
can contact me at steve@votemadrone.
com if you have any questions about re-
cent accusations or issues. I take being an
Eagle Scout and following the Scout Law
seriously. “A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal,
Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obe-
dient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and
Reverent.”
Thank you being interested in the Fifth
District.
Steve Madrone
Westhaven
What happened in Westhaven
As the election date draws near it is
disheartening to see the misleading state-
ments being made to smear one of the can-
didates, Steve Madrone. Take the letter by
Ms. Christensen accusing Steve Madrone
of trying to blackmail a developer to hire
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OPINION
him or he would oppose his project.
Madrone actually offered his services
free of charge to the developer if he was in-
terested in pursuing a development mod-
el proposed by a local realtor and former
Humboldt County planning commission-
er, a plan that would be easier to permit
and which the realtor had shown would be
more profitable to the developer.
The developers of the former Nelson
Howard Trust property used the guise of
a timber harvest plan to upgrade roads to
sub-division standards and performed per-
colation tests for septic systems, making it
obvious that this was more than a simple
timber harvest.
The County Planning director, Tom
Conlon, attended a meeting in Trinidad in
1997 to discuss the development between
Fox Farm Road and Stump Town Road and
assured the concerned citizens that the de-
velopers were splitting off patent parcels
for sale, which they were legally entitled to
do, and that until they applied for a subdi-
vision permit, the county could do nothing.
He assured the audience that the county
would require the developer to prepare an
environmental impact report if any subdi-
vision applications were submitted.
Mr. Moss submitted a subdivision ap-
plication and was required to prepare an
EIR. The project was watch-dogged by a
group called the Friends of Westhaven
and Trinidad who were concerned that the
county would allow the approximately 680
acre parcel to be subjected to piece-meal
development without taking into account
concerns about traffic and water, includ-
ing the City of Trinidad’s water supply on
Luffenholtz Creek downstream of the Moss
development.
The owner’s agents made many mistakes
in their development effort, including al-
lowing an approved permit to expire, which
caused Mr. Moss to have to re-apply for the
permit. The added expense to Mr. Moss
was unfortunate but the issue was caused
by bad advice given to Mr. Moss and poor
representation by his consultant, not by the
actions of Mr. Madrone who tried to work
with the developer to address the commu-
nity’s concerns.
Don Allan
Westhaven
Inclusive planning
There have been several comments lately
that Steve Madrone is racist due to his op-
position to the Trinidad Rancheria’s Free-
way Interchange project. Nothing could be
further from the truth. He is opposed solely
because it is not inclusive, that is, the plan-
ning has not involved the greater Trinidad
area community and because it is primarily
aimed at benefiting the Rancheria’s casino
operation, rather than the welfare of the
whole community. The problem would be
identical if the casino was owned by whites.
Sound land use planning by the Ranche-
ria would have included the feedback that
the larger community has given the Ranche-
ria. Several years ago, the Rancheria held a
public meeting to let the larger community
know their plans and at that time the com-
munity expressed serious concerns with a
Freeway Interchange proposal.
Steve and many community members
attended this planning meeting. The pro-
posal included several options that in-
volved taking private property against
the will of the existing landowners. Then
project discussion excluded the public, oc-
curring behind closed doors with private
meetings between the Rancheria and Cal-
trans. Only recently did the project come
back out into the public light, and the larg-
er community is once again very concerned
and opposed to of land condemnation and
the use of public funds to support this pri-
vate venture.
Mr. Sundberg has a major conflict of
interest with this project as the Chair
of HCAOG that funded the project with
$775,000 to do the environmental permit-
ting for the project. He should have not
been involved in any discussion with the
County Public Works or HCAOG in any
way. He and his family stand to gain finan-
cially from these publicly funded efforts.
That is clearly a conflict of interest.
Steve Madrone is supportive of a trans-
portation planning effort that is communi-
ty driven and includes the Rancheria and
the rest of the community. Yes Scenic Drive
is a big issue, as well as Patricks Point Drive
and Stage Coach Road. And yes, the free-
way did cut the Rancheria and the whole
community in two but a simple pedestrian-
bicycle overpass like the one at HSU may
suffice to connect the east side with the
west again.
Elaine Weinreb
Westhaven
He will stand up to corps
My name is Phil Heidrick. I have been
a resident of the Fifth District for over 25
years. I am writing to express my support
for Steve Madrone for Fifth District Super-
visor.
I have known the Madrone family for
over 20 years. Growing up my children
played with Steve’s grandchildren while we
visited each other’s families. Our two fam-
ilies have shared the joys of weddings, the
miracles of birth as well as the sorrows of
death. Through it all Steve, his wife, and
their children have continued to do amaz-
ing work and advocacy in our Humboldt
community. For over 20 years my career
has involved developing underprivileged
youth into more productive citizens, restor-
ing habitat for endangered, native salmon
and constructing/maintaining trails to im-
prove access to our beautiful local environ-
ment.
My work has been continuously inter-
twined with that of Steve Madrone. I have
seen first hand the impacts that his tireless
efforts have had on creating and extending
the Hammond Trail and restoring native
salmon populations in the Mattole River
watershed. His many years at the Redwood
Community Action Agency and as the Ex-
ecutive Director of the Mattole Salmon
Group clearly reflect his continuous ded-
ication to our county. Steve is able to cut
through governmental red tape and polit-
ical divides in order to do what is best for
the people and environment of Humboldt
County.
Steve has never been and will never be
beholden to corporations or other outside
influences. Steve wants to serve on the
Board of Supervisors because he knows it
will enable him to be a louder voice for the
average citizens of Humboldt, not to do the
bidding of the powerful and elite.
Steve knows our natural resources such
as clean air and water, healthy fish and for-
ests, and beautiful trails our what makes
Humboldt County such a great place to
work and live. He has endless creative and
collaborative solutions to the issues that
threaten our community. Just take a look
at the endorsements and campaign contri-
butions in this race. It’s clear which candi-
date represents the interests of the working
people and who represents corporations
and elite. Steve has proven time and time
again that he will not be cave to political or
corporate pressure. Steve can’t be bought
and he will never stop speaking on behalf of
those who have no voice. Steve Madrone is
the clear choice for 5th District Supervisor!
Phil Heidrick
McKinleyville
Why spend money before vote?
I do not understand why tax payer mon-
ey is being wasted on laying groundwork
for an environmental report. having meet-
ings which entails the expense of staffing
and keeping the building open, and general
expenditure of any energy/time, into how
the McKinley statue is to be removed whilst
we have no idea if it will be removed. From
all accounts it is very likely to come to a
vote in a few months, so if it the people vote
to stay, all this expense will be for nothing.
Surely we can all agree (regardless of our
feelings on the statue) that it makes sense
to wait before we potentially waste a lot of
time and money on an event that may not
come to pass?
I would appreciate an explanation of
why work is continuing, and how to put a
stop to such wasteful proceedings.
If it makes a different, i am going to vote
for the statue to come down. I just hate to
see such nonsensical bureacratic silliness.
Jada Calypso Brotman
Arcata
Treats people with respect
My husband and I are supporting Steve
Madrone for 5th District Supervisor. I have
worked with Steve in the past on trails
and find him to be enthusiastic, positive,
knowledgeable and hard working.
He also treats people with respect. I
have had some communication with Ryan
that was less than respectful when I stated
my concerns and offered suggestions.
I believe all constituents should be treat-
ed respectfully even if we have a difference
of opinion. Steve’s experience in working
with people of disparate backgrounds and
political perspectives makes me hopeful.
Barbara Brimlow
McKinleyville
Sundberg saved oyster farms
The California Coastal Commission was
threatening to shut down Humboldt coun-
ties oyster industry. Rarely does a new
member on the commission have a lot of
influence. As a freshman commissioner,
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Ryan Sundberg turned the mighty coastal
commission around.
He has been to modest about saving 80
jobs. Had he not prevailed, all the smaller
oyster growers would not have been able
to afford imposed studies and it was only a
matter of time until they will be shut down
as well.
By saving the Coast Oyster, he saved
the oyster industry in Humboldt bay. Very
few supervisors ever get the opportunity
in their career to do so decisively save an
environmentally sound industry. It’s effec-
tiveness like this that turns a good supervi-
sor into a great one. Vote Sundberg.
Paul Peeples
McKinleyville
Experience matters
I have never written a letter to the editor
endorsing a candidate before, but decided
to do so for this election. I endorse Ryan
Sundberg for 5th District Supervisor. I ap-
plaud Steve Madrone for running – it’s a
huge responsibility and commitment, and
we need candidates who are willing to put
in the time and energy to serve our com-
munity. If he wins, I will support him and
wish him well. However, I do not believe
it’s “time for a change,” rather it’s time for
continued experience and leadership. I en-
dorse Ryan Sundberg for several reasons.
1) Experience Matters – The county is
a huge organization with incredibly var-
ied functions and services. When I served
as general manager of the Humboldt Bay
Municipal Water District (a position from
which I retired two-plus years ago), I
worked with numerous County staff, as
well as Board members. I saw first hand the
breadth of their responsibility, and I heard
directly from several Supervisors how long
it took them to “get-up-to-speed” and ful-
ly functioning. This is especially true on
larger initiatives that span years, even de-
cades, like the Klamath Dam Removal Set-
tlement, bringing broadband to Humboldt
County to improve capacity and connect
rural communities, and establishing the
County’s marijuana policy and ordinances.
Additionally, each Supervisor serves on the
governing Board of several Joint Powers
Authorities – a collection of local public
agencies who come together for a specific
purpose (like Humboldt Waste Manage-
ment Authority, Humboldt Transit Au-
thority, Redwood Coast Energy Authority).
Supervisor Sundberg has a depth of expe-
rience on all fronts from which we benefit.
2) Relationships Matter – Supervisor
Sundberg has developed strong relation-
ships with Supervisors from neighboring
counties. He has effectively served on the
Policy Review Panel of the seven Coun-
ty North Coast Resource Partnership.
Through this partnership, he and others
have brought millions of dollars to the
north coast to reinvest in failing infra-
structure, and to improve our watersheds
and fisheries. Additionally, he has forged
strong relationships and has worked effec-
tively with our state and federal legislators,
receiving endorsements from all three of
them.
3) He Shows Up – Earlier this year, my
partner and I volunteered for the monthly
PacOut Green Team community cleanup
day. We met early Saturday morning, and
there among us was Ryan. We happened to
ride with him that day, and together cleaned
up one to two miles along Fieldbrook Road.
He took time out of his incredibly busy
schedule to clean up “our” community. Lat-
er that same day, he and his wife attended
Mad River Rotary’s Fall Fundraiser (we’re
both Rotarians). Not only did he help raise
money for McKinleyville, Fieldbrook, Blue
Lake and Trinidad non-profits, but he also
stayed until the very end cleaning up and
putting tables away. Likewise, he showed up
to weed and cleanup the recently installed
Botanical Garden in Hiller Park. My point
in sharing these stories is to highlight that
in addition to the important policy work
to which he contributes, he shows up with
gloves on, boots on the ground, and helps
better our community.
And one final point... I find it sad and
troubling that the proposed Mercer Fraser
cannabis refinery permit application adja-
cent to the Mad River became such a polit-
ical issue. The Water District with support
from its municipal customers and com-
munity at-large did a great job addressing
this important issue. Supervisor Sundberg,
and most likely other Supervisors, got in-
volved to help address the issue behind the
scenes. I read so many letters to the edi-
tor in which assumptions or accusations
were made. Very few people actually know
what transpired that led to withdrawal of
the application. I too do not know exactly
what Ryan did, or did not do. But what I
do know is that he listens and cares, and he
gets involved to address issues and make
our community a better place.
Carol Rische
Fieldbrook
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Hep C | Concerns about syringes
FROM A1
The county’s exchange program is available in various
areas through a mobile outreach van and there are also
three private sector needle exchange programs.
Stephens said more staffers for the county’s program
and an additional outreach van are forthcoming and will
allow increased outreach to rural areas of the county.
The prevalence of syringe litter has been linked to nee-
dle exchange programs and there’s concern about the pos-
sibility of accidental needle sticks and infections. But Laird
said there has never been a documented instance of that
type of transmission outside of hospital settings.
Humboldt Back &
Neck Pain Center
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1585 Heartwood Dr., Ste. B, McKinleyville
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Pre-
vention, the risk of infection of health care workers from
an accidental Hep C-contaminated needle-stick is 0.1 per-
cent.
During a public comment session, Vernon Price, who
identified himself as “a Hepatitis C survivor” credited his
recovery from the disease and from addiction to a needle
exchange program he participated in while living in anoth-
er county.
But Sean Swanson of the River Life Foundation, who
coordinates Fortuna area litter clean-ups, said needle lit-
ter has dramatically increased in the last two years. He
described the exchange program as “a positive thing” but
added, “We need to have accountability.”
Supervisor Estelle Fennell also encouraged that, sug-
gesting ways to identify the sources of syringes such as col-
or-coding. She commented on the conspicuous presence of
IV drug use in the county.
“I have to say it’s just unbelievable to me how normal-
ized this behavior has become,” she said.
Fennell asked for an analysis on “where these mystery
needles are coming from – we need to know, we need to
know who is facilitating unhealthy behaviors and we need
to stop it.”
In further discussion, Supervisor Mike Wilson said IV
drug use is “not something people want to do – they do
so, at least in my experience, because they are in so much
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pain — real pain, physical and mental — from these addic-
tions and they’re trying to do anything they can to get out
from under that.”
Bohn acknowledged that but highlighted the public con-
cern over syringe litter. Stephens encouraged a focus on
“the root causes of addiction” and added, “It can’t just be
about syringe litter — it’s a symptom of a larger problem.”
“Serious concern” over HIV: During the discussion on
IV drug use, Laird had said that “our biggest fear is getting
a virulent and actively infected HIV individual among that
community.”
A May 25 county press release announced that two com-
municable disease specialists from the California Depart-
ment of Public Health were sent here “after local health
officials determined that there are at least 35 people in
the community who may not know that they have been
exposed to the (HIV) virus and may be infected and con-
tagious.” Local health officials noted a rise in the number
of people infected with HIV in April and “serious concern”
over the potential for the spread of HIV has emerged since.
The recent infections are linked to sexual transmission but
health officials are concerned about the potential for fur-
ther spread via shared needles.
“With support from the state, local officials hope to
avoid a repeat of a 2015 outbreak in Indiana that became
one of the worst HIV outbreaks in the U.S. in recent years,”
the press release states.

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Pony Express
Days begin
Mad River Union
McKINLEYVILLE – The
50th annual Pony Express Days
begins today, Wednesday, May
30 and continues through Sun-
day in McKinleyville. Below are
some of the main events.
Chili Cook-Off
The annual Chili Cook-Off
is today, May 30 from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. at the McKinleyville
Shopping Center, 1500 City
Center Rd. Come and judge this
year’s entries.
Tickets are $8 per person.
There will also be hot dogs,
beer, wine and non-alcoholic
beverages for sale.
Fireman’s Muster
Bring blankets and lawn
chairs to the upper parking lot
at Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett
Rd. on Thursday, May 31 from
6 to 7:30 p.m. Local firefight-
ers will compete in a bucket
brigade and hose relay. McKin-
leyville Little League will sell
Indian tacos, beverages and
sno-cones.
Dance
A dance featuring live mu-
sic by Lone Star Junction will
be held on Friday, June 1 from
8 p.m., to midnight at Aza-
lea Hall, 1620 Pickett Rd. in
McKinleyville. There will be a
Six Rivers Brewery saloon, a
boot contest, food and more.
This is a 21 and over event.
Pancake Breakfast
A pancake breakfast will be
held on Saturday, June 2 from
8 to 120:30 a.m. at Azalea Hall,
1620 Pickett Rd. The down
home pancake breakfast will
be served by members of Dow’s
Prairie Grange. The suggest-
ed donation is $7 for an adult
meal, $4 for a small kid’s meal.
Parade
The Pony Express Days Pa-
rade is on Saturday, June 2
starting at 11 a.m., The parade
begins on Murray Road, trav-
els south on Central Avenue
and ends at School Road. The
Grand Marshals this year are
Kenny and Cathy Richards.
Festival
The Pony Express Days Fes-
tival takes place after the pa-
rade, from noon to 4 p.m,. at
Pierson Park. There will be live
music by Taxi, and food and
craft vendors. The Six Rivers
Brewery and McKinleyville Ki-
wanis Club offer a saloon. The
McKinleyville Fire Station will
have an open house.
Gymkhana
A gymkhana, a series of com-
petitive games on horseback,
takes place both Saturday and
Sunday starting at 9 a.m. at the
McKinleyville Rodeo Grounds,
aka Kjer Road Arena. The event
is hosted by the McKinleyville
Rodeo Association.
Our 70th Season opens on
It’s Saturday,
CrabsMay Season!
31st
Fan Fest
Season Passes available at
Wildberries, Arcata and Eureka Chambers
5 p.m. Thursday,
of Commerce, May
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McKinleyville coMMunity choir
WHO KNOWS WHERE OR WHEN? Those are lyrics from a popular Rogers and Hart musical that is part of the McKinleyville Community
Choir's 2018 Spring Concert program. The song never really answers the question, but this notice is to let the North Coast communi-
ties know some answers. There will be three concerts, 3 p.m. at each one: Sunday, June 3, at the Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St.;
Sunday, June 10, at Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Rd., McKinleyville; and Sunday, June 17, at The Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. The
program consists of a variety of songs, in a variety of languages and dialects, accompanied by various instruments – keyboard,
percussion, guitars and family, flute, rhythm – featuring the full choir, several ensembles, a number of solos and duets. The songs
vary from a toe-tapping mambo to a serene heartfelt Schubert lieder and other songs, familiar and not so. An assortment of sweet
and savory refreshments will be available, along with tea, coffee and a fruit punch. There is no fee, but donations are appreciated.
Photo by Naomi FaulkNer
AT THE ARCATA PLAYHOUSE The sec-
ond annual Tribute to Paul Simon
features two separate nights of music
this weekend at the Arcata Playhouse,
1251 Ninth St. in Arcata. The first show
is on Saturday, June 2 at 8 p.m. The
second show is on Sunday, June 3 at 7
p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available
at Wildberries or online at brownpap-
ertickets.com. The show features mu-
sicians Jan Bramlett, Duncan Burgess,
Violet Dinning, Julie Froblom, Marla
Joy, Kate Juliana, Sam Kaplan-Good,
Robert Keiber, Jeff Kelley, Laura “Man-
here coMes rhyMin’ siMon
go” Kruger, Chris Manspeaker, Marcia
Mendels, Leslie Quinn, Misha Scott and
Joel Sonenshein. The show is a benefit
for Arcata Playhouse. Submitted Photo
Dell’ Arte students team up for unique shows
Dell’Arte InternAtIonAl theatrical clowning, and to coach the group’s place on Saturday, June 2 at 7 p.m. at the Red-
HUMBOLDT – Since 2006, Dell’Arte’s members in the creation of original clown acts. wood Curtain Theater, 220 First St., Eureka.
MFA students spend seven weeks each year The partnership will culminate in a public Voice the Journey
serving local non-profit organizations by de- presentation of these acts at the monthly Syn- Cleo DeOrio, Idit Kischinovsky, Alfredo
veloping theatre projects in non-traditional apsis cabaret on Saturday, June 2 at 9 p.m. at Romero and Melanie Schauwecker are part-
venues. Synapsis Nova, 212 G St, Eureka. Tickets are nering with Eureka-based Resolution Care, an
Their service may take the form of work- $10 (no one will be turned away for lack of inspired team of palliative care professionals
shops, performances, story collection, and funds.) who understand that people are more than
more, all with the goal of assisting these local Autism: A Spectrum of Stories their bodies, more than their diseases, and
non-profits to serve their constituents. Kathryn Cesarz and Jesse March are gear- more than merely “patients.”
Over the years, more than 30 local groups ing up for an exciting night of Playback Theater The Dell’Arte team has been connecting
have benefited from these partnerships. This to help spread autism awareness, compassion, with staff and patients during office and in-
year, the 2nd Year MFA Ensemble partners and fun to the community in Humboldt Coun- home visits to develop an understanding of
with Trajectory Performance Ensemble, Fam- ty. The students are partnering with Families Resolution Care’s compassionate and empow-
ilies Advocating Autism Now (FAAN) and Advocating Autism Now. ering approach to palliative care. Voice the
Resolution Care. Playback Theater is an improvisational the- Journey, an evening honoring end-of-life ex-
Trajectory Performance Ensemble atre in which audience or group members tell periences through performance, art and sto-
Jordan Rosin and Evan Grande have been stories from their lives and watch them enact- rytelling, will take place on Friday, June 1 at
meeting with members of the Trajectory Per- ed on the spot. 7 p.m. at Synapsis Nova, 212 G St., in Eureka.
formance Ensemble since the beginning of Recommended to anyone 13+ in the Hum- The event is free to the community and all
May to teach the group the fundamentals of boldt County area, the performance will take ages are welcome.
FriDAy niGht At the reFuGe Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge invites you to Friday Night at the Refuge
on June 1. The refuge visitor center and Shorebird Loop Trail will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You’ll see all
sorts of bird, perhaps even a Brandt’s cormorant, left. Enjoy extended hours and a free, natural resource
related presentation at 7 p.m. at the Visitor Center. This month, join Gary Lester for “Do It Yourself Guide
to North Coast Beached Bird Surveys — Volunteering for University of Washington’s Coastal Observation
and Seabird Survey Team (COASST).” Northern California has one of the most diverse seabird populations
in North America. One way to witness the seasonal diversity is to systematically walk our local beaches
to document beach cast birds. While volunteering for COASST since 2008, Lester has conducted over 200
surveys on 8 different Humboldt County beaches and documented over 1,900 beached birds. Meet at
Richard J. Guadagno Headquarters & Visitor Center, 1020 Ranch Rd. in Loleta. (707) 733-5406, fws.gov/
refuge/humboldt_bay/ Photo by mike PeterS
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018, REDWOOD TRANSIT
SERVICE (RTS) FARES INCREASE.
Fish!
www.hta.org
(707) 443-0826 • Fax (707) 443-2032 • 133 V St., Eureka
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Storyteller
presents ‘Lore
of the Land’
Humboldt County
HistoriCal soCiety
EUREKA – Master story-
teller and Mad River Racon-
teur Paul Woodland presents
“The Lore of the Land: Folk-
tales, Legends, and Myths
from the Redwood Coast” at
the Humboldt County Histor-
ical Society program meeting
on Saturday, June 2 at 1 p.m.,
in the first-floor conference
room of the Humboldt County
Library, 1313 Third St., Eure-
ka. Admission is free, and ev-
eryone is invited.
Humboldt is a region known
for its folklore about the mys-
terious nomad “Bigfoot,” but
that is just a small part of the
storytelling landscape of the
Redwood Coast. Paul Wood-
land will share tales as tall as
the redwoods, with as many
twists and turns as the Eel Riv-
er, and a real life adventure so
outrageous it sounds implausi-
ble.
Woodland has been collect-
ing, creating, and sharing the
fabulous folklore of the Red-
wood Coast from the moment
he set his size-10 sneakers on
the forest floor of the Avenue
of the Giants in 1996.
You will hear about the
mystifying disappearance of a
prominent Humboldt County
lake, the incredible voyage of
Captain Courageous, and the
last train ride from Luffen-
holtz, plus many more memo-
rable tales.
(707) 445-4342, hum-
boldthistory.org/
M AD R IVER U NION
Art, fire dancers, music & more in the Seaside Village
T
rinidad Art Night on Fri-
day, June 1 combines with
North Coast Open Studieos
to bring the best of art, music, and
good cheer to Trinidad.
Both events run from 6
to 9 p.m.
For Trinidad Art
Night, there are Kid
Zone activities at Trin-
idad School along with
art and music at Moon-
stone Crossing Winery,
Ned Simmons Gallery,
Lighthouse Grill, Trini-
dad Museum, Trinidad Art Gal-
lery, Trinidad Eatery and Gallery,
Seascape Restaurant, Trinidad
Trading Company and Windan
Sea. Saunders Park features fire
dancing at 8:45 p.m.
For inquiries, email trinidada-
rt95570@gmail.com.
The 20th Annual North Coast
Open Studios takes place on Fri-
day night as well as Saturday and
Sunday, June 2 and 3 from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. at venues all over
Humboldt County.
Trinidad artists participating
are Kathrin Burleson at 1828 Pat-
rick’s Point Drive, with new work,
limited edition prints, greeting
cards and books; Paul Rickard
at the Simmons Gallery next to
Trinidad Library off Patrick's
Point Drive; Donvieve, Oceana
Madrone, Amanita Mollier, Pa-
tricia Sundgren Smith, Annie
Reid, and Laura Rose at Trinidad
Art Gallery, corner of Trinity and
Parker streets; Matt Dodge at 254
Westhaven Dr., Antoinette Mag-
yar at 216 Loop Place off Sixth
Avenue, Westhaven; and, Dev-
on Van Dam, 724 Ferncrest Rd.
off Driver Road in Moonstone
Heights.
All of the artists participating
in the North coast Open Studios
will have their work on view on
Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and
10 from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. as well.
JD Jeffries Band
JD Jeffries Band,
featuring Devin Paine,
Teri and Kory Lock-
hart and JD will per-
form at Trinidad Art
Gallery from 6 to 9
p.m. on June 1. How-
dy Emerson will play
harp during the evening too. You
can hear JD Jeffries again at the
Trinidad Fish Festival coming up
Sunday, June 17. He will entertain
from 1 to 4 p.m. at Trinidad Art
Gallery. Go to rainbowsound@
live.com for performance details.
Fine Arts Salon June 1
Donna Haddock of Inner-Cen-
ter Fine Arts Institute has planned
her next Ladies Fine Arts Salon
for Friday, June 1 starting at 10
a.m. The topic will be "Evolving
Taste." Donna's salons are always
uplifting and educational. Her art
discussion sessions come highly
recommended from the dozen or
so ladies who regularly partic-
ipate. There is a $10 suggested
donation. Light refreshments are
provided. Call (707) 496-5350 to
reserve a place and the venue lo-
cation.
High Tea by the Sea
The Sundberg family invite la-
dies who love to wear hats to High
Tea by the Sea on Saturday, June
2 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Sun-
set Restaurant, Cher-ae Heights
off Scenic Drive. Good buffet food,
good company and good will pre-
vail. The tea is a benefit for Sumeg
Village in Patrick’s Point State
Park. Donations encouraged. For
information or to reserve a place,
call Lisa Sundberg at (571) 309-
3553.
Lighthouse Open House
The 1871 Trinidad Head Light-
house will be open on Saturday,
June 2 from 10 a.m. to noon with
volunteer docents from Trinidad
Museum and Bureau of Land
Management welcoming guests.
No vehicular access. Allow about
15 minutes to walk from park-
ing lot to the lighthouse. Pets on
leash, please.
Spring Choir Concert June 3
The McKinleyville Communi-
ty Choir, which includes several
Trinidad singers, will present its
Spring Concert on Sunday, June
3 at 3 p.m. in Trinidad Town Hall.
Robert Keiber is the director. Steve
Reis and Lynn Pettlon accompany
the choir on the Steinway.
The concert will include a
Schubert tune sung in German,
show tunes, spirituals, folk songs,
some jazz numbers and a Swahi-
li tune. Trinidad Civic Club will
serve refreshments. The concert
is free of charge, however, dona-
tions happily accepted. Email
swedelena@gmail.com for de-
tails.
Annual Spring Violin Musicale
The violin students from Rob
Diggins' teaching studio will
perform on Sunday, June 3 at
Westhaven Center for the Arts
from 3 to 4:30 p.m. There is a
$5 suggested donation. Call (707)
845-1788 for information on the
program.
Fashion to a Tea Big Success
Trinidad Civic Club tea par-
ty co-chairmen Jan West, Joey
Wauters and Katherine Wayne
are basking in the compliments
M AY 30, 2018
for their presentation of a beauti-
ful tea and fashion show for 100
ladies last weekend. Their only
regret was that the event sold out
so quickly that more local ladies
were not able to attend. Attend-
ees thank the chairmen, and the
Club, the two dozen volunteers,
Belle Starr, and TCC President
Dana Hope for a memorable af-
ternoon. As they so often do, lo-
cal businesses helped to under-
write the event. There cannot be
enough gratitude expressed for
the good fortune of living in such
a generous community.
Coming Soon to Trinidad
Trinidad Fish Festival on Fa-
thers' Day, June 17 all over Trin-
idad. Melanie Getman is event
coordinator. For booth, food,
volunteer information call her at
(858) 859-7005 or leave a mes-
sage at (707) 677-1610.
Internationally recognized mu-
sician Steve Poltz coming to Town
Hall July 2. Tickets at Lighthouse
Grill.
RIP Dottie Haukenberry
Dottie Haukenberry died last
week. She was a bundle of ener-
gy, good will, understanding and
talent when she led the Trinidad
Community Choir from 1982 to
2004 and she showed the same
qualities up to her last days. Trin-
idad laments her passing and
sends its heartfelt condolences
to her family and friends far and
wide.
Dottie and her late husband,
Bill Haukenberry, made life bet-
ter wherever they went. Trinidad
was blessed to have them in the
community.
Email Patti at baycity@sonic.
net.

O BITUARY
Carol A. Harrison
Dec.10, 1955 – May 17, 2018

C
arol A. Harrison died at her Field-
brook home on Thursday, May 17,
2018 with her wife, Pam, by her side
after a 3-month battle with ovarian can-
cer. She was 62 and a 30-year resident of
Humboldt County.
Carol was born Dec.
er. After the newspaper folded, Harrison
split her time between freelance journal-
ism, college teaching, and marketing/
public relations consultation for a variety
of local nonprofits. She became part-time
program director for the
Project for Senior Action.

Plant OPeratOr Of the Year 10, 1955 in Sacramen-

to to Jim and Caroline
Carol loved college
football season and her
BLUE LAKE At its meeting on May 22, the Blue Lake City Council proclaimed May Harrison who recog- Cal Bears in particular.
21-27 as Public Works week in the City of Blue Lake and recognized Public works nized early that their Besides the college foot-
Superintendent Glenn Bernald for his recent award of Plant Operator of the Year energetic girl had a gift ball season, in Carol’s
with the California Rural Water Association. From left are councilmembers Sum- for learning, talking and mind the best sport view-
mer Daugherty, Elizabeth Mackay, Adelene Jones (mayor), Bobbi Ricca (mayor sports. Parks and recre- ing was the men’s and
pro-tem) and Glenn Bernald. Photo by APril SouSA ation leagues lead to a women’s college basket-
successful high school ball “Road to the Final
career playing volley- 4,” and the Masters.
CROSSWORD SOLUTION ball, basketball and soft- An avid golfer who
EMPLOYMENT
P A S S D A D S R O P E S ball. could hit the ball a coun-
A N T I I R A N O V E R T Visiting Angels is After graduating from try mile, her only regret is
R O A M T A T A M E A N Y
C A R P E T B A G G E R seeking Caregivers, Encina High School in she did not play enough
L A O S I R A P O
T R E S S E S R O M P E D CNAs & HHAs to assist Sacramento as class golf. But the time she was
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A M I N A M E S R I S E R
McKinleyville, and majoring in Political Science while playing hauling materials, watering plants and
B O O S T S R E P O S E D
S R S I T S R U T
Eureka. Part-time and intercollegiate volleyball and basketball. It loving her garden. It’s her pride and joy
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A A A A Full-time, flexible hours. was there that Carol met Pam, and they be- since leaving coaching.
A L O U D A M E N T R I M gan their 42-year journey together. In her Carol’s other loves were adventures as-
T E N S E Y E A S E N D S Please call 707-362-
See crossword on page A3 senior year, Carol became the first female sociated with travel — museums, learning
8045. in 56 years to be awarded the coveted W.P. about new cultures, wine and wildlife —
Lindley award given to the outstanding that led to numerous National Parks and
student in athletics, scholarship and stu- foreign countries.
dent service. Carol received her Masters in Her trip of a lifetime was to Antarctica
Journalism at UC Berkeley. where she fell in love with Penguins. As
Carol spent her early working years any good journalist would do, she cap-
writing for the Lesher Communications tured these memories in Shutterfly books
Inc., as a sports writer and sports editor that she designed and wrote.
for the Valley Pioneer, and sports writer Carol is preceded in her death by her
for the Valley Times. parents Jim and Caroline Harrison, and
In addition, she produced the North uncles, Charles Sweet and Hal Fraser.
Coast Section basketball programs and be- Carol is survived by her wife, Pam Mar-
gan her 25-year career of coaching wom- tin; her two sisters, Karen Clevenger and
en’s basketball as an assistant coach at her husband Gene; and Tracy Harrison.
Cal State Hayward. Her next stop was UC She is also survived by her niece, Kristi,
Berkeley where she coached the JV team and her husband, Roy Gage; niece, Sa-
for several years and then accepted a full- mantha Clevenger; nephew, Tim Clev-
time position as an assistant for the varsi- enger; three great nieces, Kailee, Reese,
ty squad where she ultimately was named and Addison Gage; and aunts, Dorothy
senior assistant. Schumacher Fraser and Margaret Harri-
After eight years as a Pac-10 assistant, son Sweet; cousins, Janet Caldwell, Barry
Carol followed Pam to Humboldt State Fraser, Chip Sweet and Steve Sweet; and
University to be her assistant and eventu- goddaughter, Taylor Gleave.
ally succeeded Pam as head coach. She is also survived by her father- and
Carol helped rebuild a program that ul- mother-in-law, George and Patty Mar-
timately won its first ever women’s basket- tin; brother- and sister-in-law, Steve and
ball league championship (1994) and com- Katherine Martin; niece, Kirstyn Martin;
peted in the regional finals. She developed nephew, Kyle Martin. And Carol’s three
All-Conference post players 12 of 14 years cats: Obie, Cider and Leo.
at Humboldt State and three consecutive In lieu of flowers, the family asks that
Conference Freshman Players of the Year. donations be made to the “Carol Ann Har-
At 48, she successfully coordinated an rison Memorial Scholarship Fund” at the
election campaign to pass a local school Humboldt Area Foundation.
Get all your local news, entertainment and opinion (plus exclusive bond measure and returned to journalism, Carol’s Celebration of Life will be held
premium content) in your mailbox and online: subscribe to the Union! Visit becoming the health, education and trav- at Fieldbrook Winery on Saturday, June
madriverunion.com. el section editor for The Eureka Report- 16, 2018 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
 M AY 30, 2018 M AD R IVER U NION B3
GROW WHAT YOU LOVE Emily Murphy vegetables, herbs and more that will add AT THE SANCTUARY Singer-songwriter PASTE Magazine, on National Public Ra-
will give a presentation at Northtown to the flavor and variety of fresh produce John Elliott will be making a return visit dio and on Neil Young’s “Living With War”
Books, 957 H St. in Arcata on Friday, choices throughout the year. Aimed at to the Sanctuary on Saturday, June 2, tour- website. The Sanctuary is located at 1301 J
June 1 at 7 p.m. to do a presentation novice and experienced gardeners alike ing in support of his new independently St. in Arcata. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the
based on her new gardening book, Grow it will be an image-driven, how-to ad- released album, North Star. Elliot’s songs show begins at 7:30. Admission is $10 to
What You Love: 12 Plant Food Families venture from an expert gardener and have been prominently heard on the TV $25 on a sliding scale. For more informa-
to Change Your Life. The new book is communicator with an enthusiasm for an shows Grey’s Anatomy, One Tree Hill, and tion, call (707) 822-0898 or visit sanctu-
designed to be a simple guide to growing authentic life. Californication. He has been featured in aryarcata.org.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the reasons for the objection at
STATEMENT least two court days before the
18-00290 matter is scheduled to be heard
The following person(s) is (are) and must appear at the hearing
doing business as: to show cause why the petition
CLEAR & CONCISE should not be granted. If no
written objection is timely filed,
BOOKKEEPING
325 SECOND ST. STE 103 the court may grant the petition
EUREKA, CA 95501 without a hearing.
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT Date: JUNE 19, 2018
Time: 1:45 p.m.
ANANDA B HAZZARD
2060 PALOMINO LN. Dept.: 4
ARCATA, CA 95521 3. A copy of this Order to Show
This business is conducted by: Cause shall be published at
AN INDIVIDUAL least once a week for four suc-
cessive weeks prior to the date
S/ AMANDA HAZZARD
/OWNER set for hearing on the petition in
the following newspaper of gen-
This statement was filed with the
Humboldt County Clerk on eral circulation, printed in this
MAY 10, 2018 county: Mad River Union.
KELLY E. SANDERS Date: 4/30/18
SM DEPUTY CLERK KELLY L. NEEL
5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 Judge of the Superior Court
5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CITATION FOR PUBLICATION
STATEMENT UNDER WELFARE AND
18-00293 INSTITUTIONS CODE
The following person(s) is (are) SECTION 294
doing business as: Case Name: Baby Boy Hum-
LOVE LIFE boldt040818
2355 CENTRAL AVE. #123 Case No. JV180076
1.To unknown alleged mother
MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT and unknown alleged father
RIPPLE INC. & any persons claiming to be
CALIFORNIA 4194503 mother or father and anyone
2355 CENTRAL AVE. #123 claiming to be a parent of Baby
MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 Boy Humboldt040818 born on
This business is conducted by: 4/8/18 at St. Joseph Hospital,
A CORPORATION Eureka, CA.
S/ ESTHER BENEMANN 2. A hearing will be held on
/PRESIDENT 9/5/2018 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 7
This statement was filed with the located at Superior Court of Cal-
Humboldt County Clerk on MAY ifornia, County of Humboldt, 825
11, 2018 Fifth Street, Eureka, CA 95501,
KELLY E. SANDERS Juvenile Division, 2nd floor.
SC DEPUTY CLERK 3. At the hearing the court will
5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/ consider the recommendations
of the social worker or probation
officer.
4. The social worker or probation
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT officer will recommend that your
18-00314 child be freed from your legal
The following person(s) is (are) custody so that the child may
doing business as: be adopted. If the court follows
SIX RIVERS the recommendation, all your
SURGERY GROUP parental rights to the child will be
3800 JANES ROAD terminated.
ARCATA, CA 95521 5. You have the right to be pres-
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT ent at the hearing, to present ev-
DENNIS D. WILCOX idence, and you have the right to
3412 LETZ AVENUE be represented by an attorney. If
MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 you do not have an attorney and
BARBARA R. WILCOX cannot afford to hire one, the
3412 LETZ AVENUE court will appoint an attorney
MCKINLEYVILLE, CA 95519 for you.
This business is conducted by: 6. If the court terminates your
A MARRIED COUPLE parental rights, the order may
S/ BARBARA WILCOX be final.
/CO-OWNER 7. The court will proceed with
This statement was filed with the this hearing whether or not you
Humboldt County Clerk on MAY are present.
18, 2018 ATTORNEY FOR:
KELLY E. SANDERS CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
SE DEPUTY CLERK JEFFREY S. BLANCK,
5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 COUNTY COUNSEL #115447
5 KATIE BACA,
DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL
CITATION FOR PUBLICA- #188031
TION 825 FIFTH STREET
UNDER WELFARE AND EUREKA, CA 95501
INSTITUTIONS CODE (707) 445-7236
SECTION 294 DATE: MAY 11, 2018
Case Name: Hannah Morris Clerk, by Kim M. Bartleson,
Case No. JV170200 Deputy
1. To Allison Hames and Har- 5/16, 5/23, 5/30. 6/6
vey Morris and anyone claiming
to be a parent of Hannah Morris
born on 11/02/2004 at St. Jo- NOTICE OF PETITION TO
seph Hospital, Eureka, CA. ADMINISTER ESTATE OF
2. A hearing will be held on DAVID DUBOIS WILLIAMS
8/15/2018 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 7 CASE NO.: PR180108
located at Superior Court of Cal- To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-
ifornia, County of Humboldt, 825 itors, contingent creditors, and
Fifth Street, Eureka, CA 95501, persons who may otherwise be
Juvenile Division, 2nd floor. interested in the will or estate,
3. At the hearing the court will or both, of: DAVID DUBOIS
consider the recommendations WILLIAMS, AKA DAVID D.
of the social worker or probation WILLIAMS,
officer. AKA DAVID WILLIAMS.
4. The social worker or proba- Petition for Probate has been
tion officer will recommend that filed by: DIANA BARTLEY in
the Superior Court of California,
your child be freed from your le-
gal custody so that the child may County of HUMBOLDT.
be adopted. If the court follows The Petition for Probate re-
the recommendation, all your quests that: DIANA BARTLEY
parental rights to the child will be be appointed as personal rep-
terminated. resentative to administer the
5. You have the right to be estate of the decedent.
present at the hearing, to pres- The petition requests authority
ent evidence, and you have the to administer the estate under
right to be represented by an the Independent Administration
attorney. If you do not have an of Estates Act. (This authority
attorney and cannot afford to will allow the personal represen-
hire one, the court will appoint tative to take any actions without
obtaining court approval. Before
an attorney for you.
6. If the court terminates your taking certain very important
parental rights, the order may actions, however, the personal
be final. representative will be required to
7. The court will proceed with give notice to interested persons
this hearing whether or not you unless they have waived notice
are present. or consented to the proposed
ATTORNEY FOR: action.) The independent admin-
CHILD WELFARE SERVICES istration authority will be granted
unless an interested person files
JEFFREY S. BLANCK,
COUNTY COUNSEL #115447 an objection to the petition and
KATIE BACA, DEPUTY shows good cause why the court
COUNTY COUNSEL #188031 should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will
825 FIFTH STREET
EUREKA, CA 95501 be held in this court as follows:
(707) 445-7236 Date: June 7, 2018
DATE: MAY 3, 2018 Time: 2:00 PM
Clerk, by Kim M. Bartleson, Dept.: 6
Deputy Address of court: Superior
5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 Court of California, County of
Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eu-
reka, CA, 95501.
If you object to the granting of
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME the petition, you should appear
ALEXANDRA NICOLE LANE at the hearing and state your ob-
SUPERIOR COURT OF jections or file written objections
CALIFORNIA with the court before the hearing.
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT Your appearance may be in per-
CASE NO. CV180359 son or by your attorney.
TO ALL INTERESTED PER- If you are a creditor or a
SONS: contingent creditor of the
decedent, you must file your
1. Petitioner has filed a peti-
tion with this court for a decree claim with the court and mail a
changing names as follows: copy to the personal represen-
Present name: ALEXANDRA NI- tative appointed by the court
within the later of either (1) four
COLE LANE to Proposed name
ALEXANDRA NICOLE DIBIASE months from the date of first
2. THE COURT ORDERS that issuance of letters to a gener-
all persons interested in this al personal representative, as
matter appear before this court, defined in section 58(b) of the
California Probate Code, or (2)
located at 825 5th Street, Eu-
reka, California, at the hearing 60 days from the date of mail-
ing or personal delivery to you
indicated below to show cause,
if any, why the application should of a notice under section 9052
of the California Probate Code.
not be granted. Any person ob-
jecting to the name changes Other California statutes and
described above must file a legal authority may affect your
written objection that includes rights as a creditor. You may
want to consult with an attor-
ney knowledgeable in Califor-
nia 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 for-
mal Request for Special Notice
(form DE-154) of the filing of an
inventory and appraisal of es-
tate assets or of any petition or
account as provided in Probate
Code section 1250. A Request
for Special Notice form is avail-
able from the court clerk.
Attorney for the petitioner:
J. BRYCE KENNY 208626
P.O. BOX 361
TRINIDAD, CA 95570
(707) 442-4431
5/16, 5/23, 5/30
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
JENNIFER HOVIE AND THOM-
AS HOVIE
SUPERIOR COURT OF
CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT
CASE NO. CV180387
TO ALL INTERESTED PER-
SONS:
1. Petitioner has filed a peti-
tion with this court for a decree
changing names as follows:
Present name: EMMA FRANCIS
TAFT-HOVIE to Proposed name
EMMA FRANCIS HOVIE.
Present name: FERN PENELO-
PE TAFT-HOVIE to Proposed
name FERN PENELOPE HOV-
IE.
2. THE COURT ORDERS that
all persons interested in this
matter appear before this court,
located at 825 5th Street, Eu-
reka, California, at the hearing
indicated below to show cause,
if any, why the application should
not be granted. Any person ob-
jecting 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.
Date: JUNE 25, 2018
Time: 1:45 p.m.
Dept.: 4
3. A copy of this Order to Show
Cause shall be published at
least once a week for four suc-
cessive weeks prior to the date
set for hearing on the petition in
the following newspaper of gen-
eral circulation, printed in this
county: Mad River Union.
Date: 5/4/18
KELLY L. NEEL
Judge of the Superior Court
5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
GAGE BARSANTI
SUPERIOR COURT OF
CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT
CASE NO. CV180397
TO ALL INTERESTED PER-
SONS:
1. Petitioner has filed a peti-
tion with this court for a decree
changing names as follows:
Present name: GAGE BARSAN-
TI to Proposed name GAGE
ESKRA.
2. THE COURT ORDERS that
all persons interested in this
matter appear before this court,
located at 825 5th Street, Eu-
reka, California, at the hearing
indicated below to show cause,
if any, why the application should
not be granted. Any person ob-
jecting 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.
Date: JUNE 27, 2018
Time: 1:45 p.m.
Dept.: 4
3. A copy of this Order to Show
Cause shall be published at
least once a week for four suc-
cessive weeks prior to the date
set for hearing on the petition in
the following newspaper of gen-
eral circulation, printed in this
county: Mad River Union.
Date: 5/7/18
KELLY L. NEEL
Judge of the Superior Court
5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
MAILIA ROSANN PENHALL
SUPERIOR COURT OF
CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT
CASE NO. CV180317
TO ALL INTERESTED PER-
SONS:
1. Petitioner has filed a peti-
tion with this court for a decree
changing names as follows:
Present name: MALIA ROSANN
PENHALL to Proposed name
MALIA MELE MATSUMOTO.
2. THE COURT ORDERS that
all persons interested in this
matter appear before this court,
located at 825 5th Street, Eu-
reka, California, at the hearing
indicated below to show cause,
if any, why the application should
not be granted. Any person ob-
jecting 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,
L EGAL N OTICES
the court may grant the petition
without a hearing.
Date: JUNE 19, 2018
Time: 1:45 p.m.
Dept.: 4
3. A copy of this Order to Show
Cause shall be published at
least once a week for four suc-
cessive weeks prior to the date
set for hearing on the petition in
the following newspaper of gen-
eral circulation, printed in this
county: Mad River Union.
Date: 4/23/18
KELLY L. NEEL
Judge of the Superior Court
5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13
NOTICE OF PETITION TO
ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JO-
SEPH M. FORBES, JR.
CASE NO.: PR180110
To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-
itors, contingent creditors, and
persons who may otherwise be
interested in the will or estate,
or both, of: DAVID DUJOSEPH
M. FORBES, JR., AKA JOE
FORBES
Petition for Probate has been
filed by: DANIEL E. FORBES in
the Superior Court of California,
County of HUMBOLDT.
The Petition for Probate re-
quests that: DANIEL E. FORBES
be appointed as personal repre-
sentative to administer the es-
tate of the decedent.
The petition requests authority
to administer the estate under
the Independent Administration
of Estates Act. (This authority
will allow the personal represen-
tative to take any 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 admin-
istration authority will be granted
unless an interested person files
an objection to the petition and
shows good cause why the court
should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will
be held in this court as follows:
Date: June 14, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM
Dept.: 6
Address of court: Superior
Court of California, County of
Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eu-
reka, CA, 95501.
If you object to the granting of
the petition, you should appear
at the hearing and state your ob-
jections or file written objections
with the court before the hearing.
Your appearance may be in per-
son 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 represen-
tative appointed by the court
within the later of either (1) four
months from the date of first
issuance of letters to a gener-
al personal representative, as
defined in section 58(b) of the
California Probate Code, or (2)
60 days from the date of mail-
ing 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 attor-
ney knowledgeable in Califor-
nia 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 for-
mal Request for Special Notice
(form DE-154) of the filing of an
inventory and appraisal of es-
tate assets or of any petition or
account as provided in Probate
Code section 1250. A Request
for Special Notice form is avail-
able from the court clerk.
Attorney for the petitioner:
LAW OFFICE OF W.G. WAT-
SON, JR.
7151 I ST.
P.O. BOX 1021
EUREKA, CA 95502
(707) 444-3071
5/23, 5/30, 6/6
STATE OF INDIANA IN THE
BOONE SUPERIOR COURT I
COUNTY OF BOONE
CAUSE NO. 06D01-1804-
PL-000469
CHRIS L. SHELBY, as Per-
sonal Representative of the
Estate of JOHN CHARLES
WHIFFING, Petitioner,
vs. EMILY WHIFFING,
JOHN C. WHIFFING, JR.,
THE ESTATE OF JUNE MARIE
(SCHUMACHER) WHIFFING, )
FILED
THE ESTATE OF RICHARD
MORRIS WHIFFING,
MAY 17, 2018
THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM
HARVEY WHIFFING,
BOONE COUNTY COURTS
THE ESTATE OF HAZEL
WHIFFING,
THE ESTATE OF TINA WHIFF-
ING,
THE ESTATE OF CHERRY
WHIFFING,
THE ESTATE OF CAROLINE
WHIFFING,
THE HEIRS OR DEVISEES OR
SPOUSES OF
ANY OF THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANTS,
KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, ALIVE
OR DEAD.
Notice of Quiet Title Action
To whom it may concern and
to all those claiming interest in
real estate described hereinafter
1. Petitioner has filed on the
18th day of April, 2018 a Com-
plaint to Quiet Title to real estate
described hereinafter.
2. The Court shall hear the
above matter on August 29,
2018, at 8:30 a.m. which is more
than thirty (30) days after the last
publication of notice.
3. That the Defendants who
are designated as Unknown are
listed above in the caption.
4. The real estate is described
as follows:
The south half of the south-
west quarter of Section 26,
Township 19 North, Range 1
West, containing 80 acres, more
or less.
The southwest quarter of the
southeast quarter of Section
26, Township 19 North, Range 1
West, containing 40 acres, more
or less.
The west half of the southeast
quarter of the southeast quar-
ter of Section 26, Township 19
North, Range 1 West, containing
20 acres, more or less, except a
tract 150 foot square for use as
a water tank for the Cleveland,
Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Lou-
is Railroad.
Lot No. 1 of fractional Section
26, Township 19 North, Range
1 West, containing 30.55 acres,
more or less.
Lot No. 1 of fractional Section
27, Township 19 North, Range
1 West, containing 65.69 acres,
more or less; except therefrom,
commencing at a point where
the Indian Reserve Line crosses
the east line of said Section 27,
and run thence south 12 rods,
more or less, to a point in the
north line of the C.C.C. and St.
L. Railroad right of way, thence
northwesterly along north right
of way line to its point of inter-
section with the Indian Reserve
Line, thence east along said In-
dian Reserve Line to the place
of beginning, containing 1 acre,
more or less, and leaving after
said exception 64.69 acres,
more or less.
Also a part of the fractional
southeast quarter of Section
27, Township 19 North, Range 1
West, described as follows:
Commencing 29-1/8 rods
south and 33-2/5 rods west of
the northeast corner of said
fractional southeast quarter, said
point being at the point of inter-
section of the Indian Reserve
Line and the south line of the
C.C.C. and St. L. Railroad right
of way, thence west 46-3/5 rods,
more or less, along said Indian
Reserve Line to its point of in-
tersection with the west line of
the east half of said fractional
southeast quarter, thence north
29 rods, more or less to a point
in the south right of way line of
the C.C.C. and St. L. Railroad,
thence south 64 1/2 degrees
east along said south right of
way line to the place of begin-
ning containing 4.22 acres, more
or less.
Except however the following
described real estate, to-wit:
A part of the south half of the
southeast quarter of Section
26, Township 19 North, Range
1 West, of the Second Princi-
pal Meridian located in Center
Township, Boone County, Indi-
ana, and being more particularly
described as follows, to-wit: Be-
ginning at the northeast corner
of the west half of the southeast
quarter of the southeast quarter
of Section 26, Township and
Range aforesaid, proceed south
1 degree 05 minute 11 seconds
east along an existing fence
line for a distance of 1312.91
feet to the section line, thence
south 89 degrees 20 minutes
20 seconds west for a distance
of 646.92 feet along said section
line; thence north 65 degrees
31 minutes 13 seconds west for
a distance of 106.70 feet along
the north right of way line of the
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago
and St. Louis Railroad; thence
proceed along the limited access
right of way fence of I65 on a
curve whose cord bears north 9
degrees 37 minutes 33 seconds
west for a distance of 1274.89
feet (radius 9291 feet); thence
north 88 degrees 50 minutes 0
seconds east with the quarter
quarter line for a distance of
932.47 feet to the point of be-
ginning, containing 25.03 acres,
more or less, subject however to
all public highways, legal rights
of way and easements of record.
Containing in all herein de-
scribed and after said exception
214.43 acres, more or less, ex-
cept therefrom the right of way
of the C.C.C. and St. L. Railroad
as the same is now located over
and across the above described
real estate.
Subject to legal highways,
rights of way and easements
located in Center Township,
Boone County, Indiana.
5. The purpose of this action
is to quiet title to said real estate.
6. The name and address of
the Personal Representative
and counsel representing the
Petitioner is:
Chris L. Shelby
Shelby Law, PC
116 N. West Street
PO Box 743
Lebanon, IN 46052
Dated: 05/17/2018
Jessica J. Fouts /s/
Clerk, Boone Superior Court I
Chris L. Shelby, #123-06
Shelby Law PC
116 N. West Street
PO Box 743
Lebanon, IN 46052
Telephone: (765) 482-1370
Facsimile: (765) 482-9065
5/30,6/6, 6/13, 6/20
NOTICE OF ARCATA PLAN-
NING COMMISSION PUBLIC
HEARING and
Intent to adopt a CATEGOR-
ICAL Exemption PURSUANT
TO THE
California Environmental
Quality Act
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Arcata Planning Com-
mission will conduct a public may do so prior to or at the pub- indicated below to show cause,
hearing on Tuesday, June 12, lic hearing noticed herein. if any, why the application should
not be granted. Any person ob-
2018, beginning at 6:00 p.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV- jecting to the name changes
(or as soon thereafter as can be EN that the information regard- described above must file a
written objection that includes
heard) in the City Council Cham- ing the proposed project and
the reasons for the objection at
bers, Arcata City Hall, 736 F St., environmental review may be
least two court days before the
to take action on the project list- reviewed at the Community De- matter is scheduled to be heard
ed below. velopment Department at Arcata and must appear at the hearing
Project: The applicant propos- City Hall, 736 “F” Street, Arcata, to show cause why the petition
should not be granted. If no
es to develop a two-story, prima- on weekdays between the hours written objection is timely filed,
ry residence about 1,430 sq ft in of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the court may grant the petition
size with a 530 sq ft attached ga- (707) 822-5955. without a hearing.
Date: JULY 6, 2018
rage. The parcel is about 8,300 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN
Time: 1:45 p.m.
sq ft in size and currently devel- that this action is appealable to Dept.: 4
oped with a one-story dwelling the Arcata City Council by any 3. A copy of this Order to Show
unit about 700 sq ft in size. The aggrieved person. Appeals must Cause shall be published at
least once a week for four suc-
proposed unit will be designated be filed within 10 working days cessive weeks prior to the date
as the new primary dwelling unit following the date of the action set for hearing on the petition in
as it is greater in size and height by filing an appeal, along with the following newspaper of gen-
as the existing dwelling unit. the applicable fee. eral circulation, printed in this
county: Mad River Union.
Design Review is required for NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV- Date: MAY 17, 2018
the new construction because EN that, pursuant to state law, WILLIAM P. BARRY
Judge of the Superior Court
the newly designated accessory “If you challenge City action on
5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20
dwelling unit is located in front of a proposed project in court, you
the proposed primary dwelling may be limited to raising only CITY OF ARCATA
unit. those issues you or someone PUBLIC NOTICE
Application Type: Design Re- else raised at the public hearing The Arcata Police Department
view Permit described in this notice, or in received found property which
included U.S. currency. The
File Number: 178-068-DR written correspondence deliv-
property was found in the 1100
Location: 2225 Jay Street ered to the hearing body at, or
block of G St. in Arcata, CA
Assessor’s Parcel Number: prior to, the public hearing(s).
during the month of February
505-063-012 POSTED BY: June 2, 2018 2018. (Case 1802060022).
Property Owner/Applicant: 5/30 Pursuant to Sec. 2080.3 of the
Mark Raymond Civil Code, the property has
Zoning: Residential Low Den- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE been stored for 90 days and has
FOR CHANGE OF NAME not been claimed and is hereby
sity (RL) LAURA ELIZABETH JOHN-
advertised as found. Owner
General Plan: Residential SON
must produce proof of owner-
Low Density (R-L) SUPERIOR COURT OF
CALIFORNIA ship and claim the property at
Coastal Status: Project is not
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT the Arcata Police Department,
located in the Coastal Zone. CASE NO. CV180412 736 F Street, Monday through
Environmental: California En- TO ALL INTERESTED PER- Friday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
vironmental Quality Act (CEQA) SONS: When claiming property please
1. Petitioner has filed a peti-
Categorical Exemptions pursu- tion with this court for a decree refer to the respective case
ant to Section 15303 for New number. Please call the Evi-
changing names as follows:
Present name: LAURA ELIZA- dence Technician at (707) 822-
Construction – Single Family
BETH JOHNSON to Proposed 2428 if you have questions.
Residence.
name LAURA ELIZABETH Eileen Verbeck, Police Business
Date of Application: May 10, SARVINSKI. Manager
2018 2. THE COURT ORDERS that DATED: MAY 14, 2018
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN all persons interested in this
matter appear before this court, 5/30
that anyone desiring to present located at 825 5th Street, Eu-
testimony regarding said project reka, California, at the hearing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA
Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers, 736 F Street,
Arcata
SUBJECT: THE VILLAGE STUDENT HOUSING GENERAL PLAN & ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT/PARCEL MERGER/DESIGN REVIEW/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT/GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY/DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT/ST. LOU-
IS ROAD VACATION, 2715-2905 ST. LOUIS ROAD, ARCATA
Project Description: The project consists of the development of four 4-story (50’ tall)
buildings to accommodate up to 240 units (800 beds) for student housing. On May 8,
2018, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC-18-02 recommending that the
City Council approve the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the project,
but a tie resulted in a failed vote on Resolutions PC-18-03 and PC-18-04, referring to
the necessary general plan and zoning amendments, and the permits, respectively. The
project requires: 1) Design Review for the demolition of all existing structures and the
development of the new buildings, low-impact development landscaping, and parking
facilities; 2) amendments to the City’s General Plan and Zoning maps to change the
properties’ zoning and land use designations from Industrial Limited (IL) and Residential
Low-Density (RL) to Residential High-Density (RH) and to add a Planned Development
(:PD) overlay to exceed the 35’ height limit of the RH zoning; and 3) merger of the seven
underlying parcels to allow uniform development of the entire site.
The project also includes a Development Agreement, the development of a portion of the
Rail-with-Trail along an approximately 510’ long segment (see map below) of St. Louis
Rd. to be vacated, a pedestrian path along the northern property line to Maple Ln., new
curb, gutter and sidewalk along St. Louis Rd to the St. Louis Rd overpass and a new
bus stop. All vehicular access will be from St. Louis Rd. The project will be served by
community water and sewer.
Application Type: General Plan & Zoning Map Amendment/Parcel Merger/Design Re-
view/Planned Development Permit/General Plan Consistency/Development Agreement/
St Louis Rd Vacation
Location: 2715-2905 St Louis Rd.
Assessor Parcel Numbers: 505-022-011, -012, -503-372-002, -003, -004, -005, -006
Applicant: AMCAL Equities LLC / Coleraine Capital Group
Property Owner: Nancy Yagi-Kirkpatrick
File Number: 156-179-GPA-ZMA-PM-DR-PDP-GPC-DA-Vaca
Zoning and General Plan: Industrial Limited (IL) & Residential Low Density (RL)
Coastal Status: Project is not in the Coastal Zone.
Environmental: The project is subject to environmental review under the California Envi-
ronmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Draft and Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has
been prepared and circulated in accordance to the CEQA Guidelines.
Date of Application: March 8, 2016
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the information regarding the proposed project and
environmental determination may be reviewed on the City’s website: http://www.cityofar-
cata.org/704/Major-Development-Projects at the Community Development Department
at Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, Arcata on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., or by phone: 707-822-5955. Contact person: Alyson Hunter, Senior Planner
(707-822-5955).
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to §1094.5 of the California Code of Civil
Procedure, “If you challenge City action on a proposed project in court, you may be
limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing
described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the hearing body at, or
prior to, the public hearing(s).”
Posted by: May 25, 2018
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My neighborhood was
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were certainly good ambas-
sadors for shelter and res-
cue dogs as everyone want-
ed to pet them and several
people were disappointed
that they weren’t available
for adoption, even asking
us if we were sure that they
weren’t adoptable. With
a little love and training,
a rescued dog can be the
best dog ever! My
Hank will write Bear
his annual Kinet-
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week’s column.
Two dogs that
are new to the
shelter and al-
ready winning
over the volunteers are
these older boys, Teddy and
Bear. They are both about Teddy
eight years old and came in
together. Though they are
friends, they do not need to the right match. Come see in addition to our work
be adopted together. They them at the shelter at 980 with the rescue dogs and
are housebroken, relaxed, Lycoming Ave. in McKin- homeless dogs. As a result,
good on a leash and at leyville. Hours and infor- we are very familiar with
eight, they are considered mation are available at all of the dogs and love the
seniors and are available at (707) 840-9132. opportunity to help poten-
the shelter’s lowest rate. Redwood Pals Rescue tial adopters find the right
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dy is quite fond of a good Sculpture Race, trainings, com or by calling (707)
game of fetch. Teddy is list- weekend outings and more, 839-9692.
ed as an Australian Shep-
herd mix and Bear is listed
as a Labrador Retriever
mix. These two easy-go-
ing fellows won’t last long!
They are already neutered,
micro-chipped, and vac-
cinated and are ready to
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Mobile Little pups await!

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introduce
Mobile Offices you to Bubs and
(707) 443-6600 Ellie, 3-month-
old pit bull mixes
ready to smother
you with kisses.
The affection-
ate siblings were
brought to us by
the Humboldt Spay & Neu-
ter Network and they get
along marvelously with the
cats and other dogs in our
care. Ellie is the more en-
ergetic of the siblings and
would thrive in an active
home with plenty of hikes or
beach romps. Bubs is a big
fan of cuddling and is great
at keeping himself occupied
– as long as he is provided
with his favorite bones and
rope toys!
If you would
like to see if Bubs
or Ellie could be
the right pup for
you, head over to
88 Sunny Brae
Center in Arcata
and fill out an ap-
plication! We're
always happy to
set up an adoption trial to
see how they adjust to your
household. Animal visita-
tion hours are 11 a.m. to 4
p.m Tuesday through Satur-
day with a photo ID.
All of the animals at
Companion Animal Foun-
dation have been spayed/
neutered, treated for para-
sites, and are up to date on
their vaccines. If you have
any questions about a par-
ticular animal or would like
to know more about the
adoption process, give us
a call at (707) 826-7387 or
email cafadoptions@gmail.
com.
Our adoptable animals
can be found online at caf-
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