North Coast Journal 09-28-2023 Edition

THADEUS GREENSON

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‘Our Best Interests’

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August 2023 Sponsors

Arcata CO-OP

Cal Trans City Hall - Eureka

Coastal Business Systems TECH EXPO

College of the Redwoods

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Thank you for printing Patty Harvey’s opinion piece, “California Says No to Privatizing Medicare” (Sept. 21). Each year, seniors are given the opportunity to change their Medicare plans during the Annual Election Period (AEP), this year Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Navigating all of the options can be overwhelming and it’s not because all seniors are feeble-minded.

Last year, Humboldt County was a target market for Medicare Advantage sales. There were 25 “events” scheduled and heavy saturation on TV and local online advertising to lure seniors into this for-profit coverage that will soon bankrupt our Medicare Trust Fund. Medicare Advantage is private insurance, as described in Harvey’s article. Using the name “Medicare” is deceptive marketing that makes the process confusing. I attended one of these “events” last year and learned that the dental care promised is not available in Humboldt and the vision coverage is limited to $100 every two years. There were other gaps in the plans that I asked about but the presenter did not know the answers and got hostile with me for asking.

My biggest fear is that my children and grandchildren, like us, pay into Medicare their entire working lives believing they will have healthcare when they retire. Once the trust fund is depleted, what options for health care will they have if they’re not among the wealthy?

Our wonderful program, traditional Medicare, that serves so many, is on track to only serve investors. Is that really in our best interests as a nation?

Eileen McGee, Eureka

‘About That Wood Smoke’

Editor:

Developing solutions to self-destructive human behaviors requires deeper and broader understanding of complex motivations (Mailbox, Sept. 14).

While both destructive and toxic, domestic firewood heating is arguably less devastating than “fracked” natural gas (poisoning diminishing sources of fresh,

access to firewood, mitigate PG&E’s corrupt, outdated monopoly, freeing money needed for medicine, in-home care, rent, food and transportation.

Energy utility costs could decline if publicly-owned. Until phased-out, natural gas reserves could be restricted to domestic-use, instead of being exported to the highest international bidders, driving up prices.

Until then, Trinidad residents can mitigate impacts of firewood by composing a draft city ordinance limiting time-ofuse for wood stoves, or, present a civics lesson plan to Trinidad students willing to take a petition door-to-door, (providing memorable, project-based, experiential learning in the complexities surrounding energy, corruption, firewood and Trinidad’s stark class divisions).

Just a century ago America’s comfortable-class began filling rural communities with noisy, smoky, polluting, unregulated and deadly “horseless carriages” manufactured thousands of miles away, despite widespread opposition as community’s horse-based economies collapsed.

Who among thousands of local residents with an acre or more will be first to build a solar array and sell cheaper energy to their neighbors? Who will be first to learn from Scandinavian and European entrepreneurs taking back public streets with bicycles and mass-produced, peddle-assist “pod bikes” fulfilling 90 percent of student, worker and retiree’s daily commutes?

Local financial institutions and public o cials have leadership responsibilities to shift priorities, incentives, policies and investments to alternative energy sources and products that can be manufactured locally to prepare for the future; an imperative that local and national vested interests in outdated, self-destructive industries continue to neglect and oppose.

George Clark, Eureka

In Mourning

Editor:

I would like to request a week of mourning for the loss of the 150-year-old Eucalyptus trees that were removed from the farthest north section near Indianola Cuto the third week of August (Mailbox, Aug. 31).

one has ever been injured by those trees. The installation of a sidewalk for the bike trail is hardly a good reason to remove the beautiful iconic trees.

But, like the way of the Falk Mansion for a Safeway building on the best piece of real estate in Arcata, this action is another perfect example of how restoration and maintenance are not considered a valuable expense. There are many other examples of iconic structures that have been lost to progress.

Yet we have lost more than the cost of maintaining the trees. Their grandeur cannot be replaced. Certainly, a sidewalk is no replacement for such majestic beauty as those trees were. It is just sad.

I pray the wood will be used for more than just firewood. The creation of some fantastic structure that the community could admire would be appropriate for the destruction of such a grove of trees. If there are plans for such a structure, I would love to hear more about it and donate to it. Thank you to all other community members who feel the trees are a great loss. And who agree to mourn with

My Obituary

When nothing becomes me And the mystery is done, Hummingbirds will continue To feed on the endless florets Dangling in that wistful tree Where I would sit for hours Alone, in my garden.

— Kirk Gothier

me the third week of August each year. Martha

Meade, Blue Lake

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Ghosting the System

College of the Redwoods hit by enrollment scheme to steal fi nancial aid

By Kimberly Wear kim@northcoastjournal.com

College of the Redwoods is facing an enrollment problem — scammers who use bots to submit fake applications, taking advantage of the community college system’s open-door policy in an attempt to sign up for classes and steal financial aid meant for students in need.

But it’s not just about the money. These so-called “ghost students” are also clogging up classes, sometimes keeping real students from accessing courses they need, and forcing admission o cials to dedicate an extraordinary amount of time to separate real applications from the spectral ones, which recently began appearing locally at an unprecedented rate.

“Last spring, we had a significant increase in fraudulent applications which culminated in the summer term with roughly 60 percent of our daily applications being deemed fraudulent,” CR’s Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Ti any Schmitcke said in an email to the Journal. “We can’t speak as to how many actual enrollments those equated to, however we did have a couple of summer classes where we were able to identify 30 percent of the students enrolled were fraudulent. Once we determined they were fraudulent, we dropped them from any classes and closed out the accounts.”

CR political science professor Ryan Emenaker said he first noticed something was a bit o at the beginning of this school year.

While he teaches several classes that often fill up because they are general education requirements, one in particular, his more specialized online Political Controversy class, suddenly became very popular.

Overall, Emenaker said, the course tends to do OK enrollment wise. But this year it was filled to the cap of 30 students several weeks before the semester even started, with a waiting list of six, which gave him pause. Then things took a sudden turn.

After admissions and records had completed its weeding out process, he said the class went down to around 18 students when the first day of school rolled around.

“So more than half of the people who were supposedly enrolled were gone in just a couple of days and I’ve never seen anything like that,” Emenaker said. “Normally, we get attrition of a couple of students … but I’ve never seen a class that was maxed out like that and then it all of a sudden go away.”

That, he said, leaves him wondering how many actual students were trying to sign up but couldn’t, or faced similar barriers in other classes they needed due to the scammers. Conversely, the situation also leaves CR vulnerable to running too many sections with too few students, either by opening up additional sections only to find the need never existed or by not having the right information in time to cancel or combine online courses to better fit demand.

“At a certain point, if you don’t have a critical mass of students, the class doesn’t go as well,” Emenaker said, explaining that some courses depend on robust student participation, whether in person or online discussion boards. “There’s a certain point where there is too much attrition to make this function well.”

While there’s always a certain number of students who drop out of a class for any number of reasons, Emenaker said what he saw this semester was “staggering.”

“I’ve never seen drops like this, so it feels like something has definitely changed,” he said.

College of the Redwoods is not alone. For the last several years, “ghost students” have been haunting the California Community College system, which saw a significant uptick in fraudulent applications during the pandemic shift to online classes.

According to a recent report in the San Francisco Chronicle, an estimated 20 percent of enrollment attempts statewide since July of 2022 were believed to be scams — or more than 460,000 of the 2.3 million submissions made via the 116-campus system’s online application process.

The problem is acute enough that the California Legislature allocated $100 million last year — $25 million in ongoing assistance and $75 million one-time funding — for cybersecurity sta ng and system upgrades to combat enrollment scams and the hacking of information systems.

“We have layered security tools, which we are continually improving, that can detect fraudulent activity at the system-level, though we do not discuss specifics,” CCC Chancellor O ce spokesperson Melissa Villarin said in an email to the Journal. “Colleges also continue to monitor fraud locally, both on their digital platforms and in their classrooms to make sure the students are real. We have had substantial success at dramatically

reducing fraudulent attempts to enroll in our system but continue to remain vigilant to these e orts. We remain engaged in ongoing maintenance and improvement of the information security of our application and the digital platforms throughout our system.”

Those improvements have helped, she said, limiting the level of reimbursements that colleges had to make for fraudulently distributed financial aid to $2.5 million last year, which equates to less than one-10th of 1 percent of the $2.6 billion in federal and state aid distributed across the system.

“As an open access system of higher education, community colleges are more likely to be targeted than four-year institutions with eligibility thresholds that make them more di cult targets for bad actors,” Villarin said. “This problem is not limited to California and as institutions harden their security profile, perpetrators typically seek out remaining soft targets elsewhere. In discussions with [U.S. Department of Education] O ce of the Inspector General (OIG) investigators this year, the Chancellor’s O ce was informed that other similar fraudulent activity occurring around the nation and is a concern of other state entities.”

She said the Chancellor’s O ce is not releasing detailed information because the scam remains under investigation. The Chronicle reported that the U.S. Department of Education’s O ce of Inspector General said it was conducting nearly 50 “active investigations” into fraud rings targeting colleges, including in California.

In addition to safeguards that have been “layered into the application process,” known as CCCApply, Villarin said, “The Chancellor’s O ce in December will introduce a new identity verification tool that will significantly reduce the number of fraudulent applications that make it through the central portal, reducing false positives, thereby reducing workload for colleges and protecting students.”

Back at CR, Schmitcke said the recent onslaught of fake applications the campus encountered was all-consuming.

“The impact on the admissions sta was significant; doubling the time it would normally take to process the daily applications and also causing them to be on high alert for anything that looked like a ‘bot,’” she said, adding that they also ran 20 to 60 applications received each day though the CCCApply system, which “has a spam filter

that catches a lot of these before they even get to CR and is constantly upgrading them to help prevent fraud.”

“We also implemented a variety of additional measures ourselves to try and minimize fraudulent applications getting through our system,” Schmitcke continued. “Thankfully, whatever recent update the CCC Tech Center did in August has vastly decreased the number of fraudulent applications we are currently receiving.”

Professors and instructors are also playing a role in helping to spot the fraudsters who make it into classes, trying to identify them early on, before they can get their hands on financial aid dollars.

That, Emenaker said, can be tricky and it’s also a balancing act. This semester was particularly hard because wildfires in the region cut off electricity and internet access to areas of Del Norte County for an extended period of time, heightening concerns about the potential of dropping students who might not be checking in to class because they simply didn’t have access, or they had evacuated.

It’s an issue compounded by some students’ us of AI programs to generate papers or other course assignments, Emenaker said, noting he has at least one student who he’s not sure actually exists.

“The difficult thing for me is I have real students who are using AI to turn in work and then, apparently, I have fake students who are pretending to be real students and I can’t tell the difference between a real person using AI and AI pretending to be a real person ... or it’s hard to tell,” Emenaker said. “It’s really difficult because you want to provide access and you want to assume good faith. . .. I think that’s part of the way the scam works, right? On some level to do a good job at teaching, you have to assume goodwill. You are trying to overcome barriers.”

Overall, Emenaker said he finds the idea of scammers targeting the state’s community college system — with its very foundation built on opening doors to a higher education and training in an accessible way for the betterment of both students and society as a whole — “deflating.”

“We’re the largest college system the world has ever seen,” he said. “This is the grand experiment in democratizing education and making higher education available to a broad swath of the public. It’s an absolutely amazing thing we’ve done and then you have this. … It feels like it’s taking advantage of a very important and useful system and makes it harder for the people who need it to access it. … It’s a different level of violation when it feels like this.” l

Kimberly Wear (she/her) is the Journal’s digital editor. Reach her at (707) 442-1400, extension 323, or kim@ northcoastjournal.com

SALES FOR SURVIVORS

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Local businesses donate to BGHP during October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Month Long Supporters

All Under Heaven, Arcata Six Rivers Brewery, McKinleyville Holly Yashi - Saturday, Oct. 7th

Watch our Facebook page for event updates!

Diver Bar & Grill

Will donate special bottled wine sales throughout the month.

Primal Décor Tattoo & Body Piercing Studio

Will donate $5 for every nipple piercing and merchandise purchase.

Pure Water Spas

% of sales bene ts BGHP the entire month of October!

Ray’s Food Place & Shop Smart

All locations will be doing Register Roundup to bene t BGHP during the entire month of October.

Ripple E ect Wellness

$2 for every massage or reiki session and $1 for every body cream sale will bene t BGHP for the entire month of October!

S.T.I.L.

Will donate 100% of their sales of the Booby Bath Bombs. Starseed Originals www.starseedoriginals.com

Special Activities

Blue Lake Fire Department

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th

Will hold a breast cancer awareness month bake sale!

Proceeds will bene t BGHP!

Scrapper’s Edge

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20TH - 21ST

Join us for our 2-Day “Breast Friends” Bene t Crop. We will donate $10 of the crop fee and 10% of product sales!

Humboldt Hometown Store & Ferndale Enterprise Subscriptions

EVERY MONDAY IN OCTOBER

20% of sales bene t BGHP!

Linden & Company Salon & Spa

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH

Make your appointments now! 100% of all services will be donated to BGHP!

Zumbathon at the Adorni Center (Eureka)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21ST AT 2PM, Exercise in disguise to support BGHP and local cancer patients! Remember — Wear Pink!

Six Rivers Brewery Watch our Facebook page for event updates!

ABOUT BGHP

The Breast and GYN Health Project (BGHP), is a local, non-pro t support organization for people facing breast or gynecologic cancer concerns. BGHP was founded 25 years ago by local breast cancer survivors who wanted to help others. BGHP provides information, assistance, peer support, and a place for healing and hope. We o er patient navigation, support groups, a lending library, wigs, and more, FREE to all clients. We also educate the public about early detection and cancer resources. Open M-F 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Call to set up an in person appointment. 987 8th Street, Arcata, CA 95521 707-825-8345 www.bghp.org

10% or more of your purchase supports BGHP services when you shop & dine at these businesses on the following days:

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

The Burger Joint – Arcata

The Rocking Horse – Arcata

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2

Humboldt’s Hometown Store –Ferndale (week 1)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3

El Chipotle – Arcata

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

Renata’s Creperie – Arcata

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

Coast Central Credit Union – All Locations (Jeans Day)

Happy Donuts – Eureka

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

Art Center – Arcata

Belle Starr – Eureka

Booklegger – Eureka

Bubbles – Arcata

Caravan of Dreams – Arcata

Claudia’s Organic Herbs – Arcata Farmer’s Market

Good Relations – Eureka

Holly Yashi – Arcata

Hot Knots – Arcata

Humboldt Herbals – Eureka

Lost Coast Laser – Fortuna

Myrtle Avenue Pet Center – Eureka

Northtown Books – Arcata

Sisters Clothing Collective – Eureka

Spring Hill Farmstead Goat Cheese – Arcata Farmer’s Market

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9

Fiesta Grill & Cantina – Arcata

Humboldt’s Hometown Store – Ferndale (week 2)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10

Adventure’s Edge – Arcata & Eureka

Main Street Co ee Co – Ferndale

The Big Blue Cafe – Arcata

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

Headies Pizza & Pour – Trinidad

Linden & Company Salon & Spa – Eureka

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

Heart Bead – Arcata

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

Miller Farms Nursery – McKinleyvile

Plaza: Be Inspired – Arcata

Yarn– Eureka

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

Humboldt’s Hometown Store – Ferndale (week 3)

Ramone’s Cafe & Bakery – All Locations

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

Plaza Grill – Arcata

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

Lighthouse Grill – Trinidad

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19

The Alibi – Arcata

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

Rosebud Home Goods – Eureka

Scrapper’s Edge – Eureka

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

Arcata Artisan Cooperative Gallery – Arcata

Fin-N-Feather – Eureka

Zumbathon – Eureka Adorni Center

OCTOBER 21-22

Scrapper’s Edge, Website –(https://www.scrappersedge.net/)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23

Garden of Beadin’– Garberville

Humboldt’s Hometown Store – Ferndale (week 4)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24

Signature Co ee Co – Redway

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Stars Hamburger – Eureka

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26

Fiesta Café – Eureka

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

Blue Lake Fire Department – Bake Sale (Blue Lake)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30

Humboldt’s Hometown Store – Ferndale (week 5) @breastandgynhealthproject

EmployEE FEaturE

Lindsay Rimmer Local tie-dye business

Did you know that many of the employees you see working at Murphy’s Markets are also talented artists and craftspeople? Meet Lindsay Rimmer, supervisor of Murphy’s Market in Glendale and founder of Big Dog Graphics, a local tie-dye business.

“I like this Murphy’s location the best,” says Lindsay. “Travis Jones hired me and created the most welcoming atmosphere ever. He really inspired me to appreciate this particular community and appreciate doing my job. He was a great mentor, as is Brett Hogan.”

“I’ve had a few different cashier jobs, and the difference in customers elsewhere and at Murphy’s is like night and day,” continues Lindsay. “They are so kind and community driven. It’s comforting to have people that you know come in all the time.”

Working at Murphy’s helped her expand her tie-dye business, Big Dog Graphics, where she makes custom-designed sweatshirts, sweatpants, beanies, bags, T-shirts and more. “My employees and coworkers have been super supportive and even own my hoodies. Some customers, too!”

Lindsay says what inspires her most is doing her own designs: “My customers give me an idea of what they want and then give me artistic liberty around that.” Her classic base design is a dark-colored hoodie that she bleaches with semi-anatomically correct skeletons. Now that she’s including sweatpants, you can own a full skeletal outfit.

Lindsay and her partner, Brent Gallagher, met while working at Murphy’s and Lindsay says he’s been her biggest supporter, encouraging her to get new ideas, upcycle old pieces, and sell her creations. So many orders have started rolling in that she recently hired her best friend to help with social media and sales.

“My roommate and I started at Murphy’s together,” she says. “I also met my partner and really close friends here. I live with these people now or see them everyday, and I feel like that really says a lot about the people that we hire.”

If you’re interested in learning more about Lindsay’s business, follow her on Instagram @bigdog_graphics, or email them at bigdoggraphics2022@gmail.com. There is also a WhatsApp Business number available if you are intrigued.

Huffman Asks FEMA for More ‘Flexible, Equitable’ Disaster Aid Formula, Citing Rio Dell Earthquake

North Coast Congressmember Jared Huffman questioned the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency about inadequacies built into the disaster relief program Sept. 19, specifically citing the recovery struggles in Rio Dell as an example of how the system is failing smaller, rural communities in the wake of natural disasters.

While thanking FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell for the important work the agency does across the nation as she testified before the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Huffman asked for the agency “to provide more flexible, equitable ways for devastated communities to qualify for federal disaster relief from FEMA.”

Huffman emphasized that residents in less affluent communities are often left to fend for themselves, unable to meet the damage thresholds that trigger federal aid, while more urban, wealthy areas are able to meet the total required with just a fraction of the damage and far less impact.

“We leave a lot of rural, less affluent communities behind. And with the climate crisis bringing us more and bigger disasters, we really need to tackle this

equity problem now to get ahead of it,” he said. “So, I told you a little about my district. We’ve got earthquakes, we’ve got tsunamis, we’ve got wildfires. It is sort of the poster child for this problem because FEMA’s arbitrary and inflexible financial damage threshold can leave devastated communities behind.”

He pointed to the magnitude 6.4 earthquake that hit Rio Dell particularly hard on Dec. 22, damaging 25 percent of the small city’s housing stock and causing nearly $26 million in damage to the city’s vital infrastructure, but still fell far short of meeting FEMA’s $65 million threshold for releasing aid.

Huffman also noted the 2017 Helena Fire in Trinity County, which took out 15 percent of the county’s housing but still didn’t qualify because the property values were not high enough.

“You know, if you … took the same disaster and it happened in an affluent place, Pebble Beach, any number of other places maybe took out a small fraction of the homes, you’d have no problem triggering federal disaster relief,” he said. “But these communities were left without that support.”

Conversely, Huffman noted Crescent

City was only able to qualify for FEMA aid in 2011 after the massive Tōhoku earthquake in Japan triggered a tsunami that destroyed the harbor there because of damage also caused at a harbor in Santa Cruz with “fancy yachts” that pushed the damage totals over the threshold.

“So, Administrator Criswell, it seems to me that this is fundamentally unfair and again, with more disasters coming, we really need to provide more flexible, equitable ways for devastated communities to qualify for federal disaster relief from FEMA,” Huffman said, noting his staff would also be presenting her with a formal letter on the matter.

“I believe you have existing authority that would let you do a rulemaking to provide that flexibility and equity. But if you need new authority, additional authority,” he said, “I hope you will please let us know and we will get to work to make it happen.”

Criswell responded that Huffman made several good points and that one of her priorities at FEMA has been “equitably delivering our programs,” adding that the agency looks at a “number of factors,” including the state and local government’s ability to provide support as well as “the amount of insurance and the amount of damage.”

“I mean, it can be very complex and that is why we are continuing to work on ways that we can improve the way we’re delivering our programs, but also better understand the barriers that communities, just as you mentioned, are experiencing to being able to get the assistance that they need in order to properly recover from these disasters,” she said. “And so, you have my commitment to continue to find ways that we can improve the way we’re delivering our programs and ensuring that everybody who is eligible for our programs has access to that assistance. “

Huffman also sent a formal letter to FEMA requesting the agency work with legislators “on developing and updating criteria to allow disaster assistance to be applied more equitably and with sufficient flexibility so that less affluent and rural communities can access the relief and support they need and deserve.

“I look forward to working with you on this important issue,” he wrote.

Editor’s Note: This story first ran in the Sept. 21 edition of The Ferndale Enterprise.

— Kimberly Wear POSTED 09.25.23

EPD Describes Fatal Stabbing Suspect as ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Arrest Made After Fatal Hit and Run at Richardson Grove

The Eureka Police Department has named a suspect in a fatal Aug. 2 stabbing at a residence on the 100 block of W. Sonoma Street.

According to a news release, EPD has secured an arrest warrant for Eureka resident Destinee Grace Rhamy, 20, in connection with the death of 27-year old Holland Elbik.

Rhamy is described as a white female, who is about 5 feet 6 inches tall with a medium build, dark hair and blue eyes. She is considered to be armed and dangerous, according to the release, and EPD asks that anyone who sees her or knows where she might be immediately call the department at (707) 441-4044 or 911 and not attempt to contact her.

According to EPD, officers responded to the W. Sonoma Street residence after receiving a 911 call reporting a physical fight at that

location and found Elbik inside suffering from “medical distress.”

“Officers and medical personnel from Humboldt Bay Fire and City Ambulance attempted lifesaving measures, unfortunately, Elbik died at the hospital,” the release states.

“Officers determined she had sustained multiple injuries as a result of a physical altercation between Elbik, a roommate, Destinee Rhamy, and a male friend of Rhamy. The EPD has conducted an in-depth investigation of the incident and has determined Holland Elbik was stabbed to death during the altercation.”

EPD asks anyone with information about the case to contact detective Ray Nunez at (707) 441-4109.

— Kimberly Wear POSTED 09.20.23

A 57-year-old Carmichael man was killed, and a Leggett man arrested after a hit-andrun crash on U.S. Highway 101 near Richardson Grove State Park on Sept. 20.

According to a California Highway Patrol press release, the 67-year-old Carmichael man was walking from a trail on the west edge of the roadway south of the park entrance when he stopped to wait for a family member. At that moment, a black Toyota Tundra heading south allegedly driven by Earl Castillo, 53, drifted off the roadway and onto the dirt shoulder, hitting the man. The truck then fled the scene.

Based on evidence found at the crash site and witness statements, police put out a beon-the-lookout advisory for the pickup truck,

which was spotted by some Caltrans workers, who called police. Two CHP officers then attempted to pull over the vehicle, which again fled at a high rate of speed, eventually turning up a private driveway only to be blocked by a locked gate, according to the release.

Police were then able to detain Castillo, who was later determined to be impaired, according to the release, and booked into jail on suspicion of driving under the influence causing grave injury, as well as other charges.

The identity of the man killed in the crash is being withheld at this time, pending notification of his family.

— Thadeus Greenson POSTED 09.22.23

In Search of Safe Crossing

Tri-County Independent Living, residents raise alarm over pedestrian safety on Eureka’s Fourth, Fifth streets

By Thadeus Greenson thad@northcoastjournal.com

Sitting in the rec room of the Bayview Heights apartment complex on Eureka’s Fourth Street earlier this month, Robert Lane says he feels like he’s become a prisoner in his own home. Every time he goes out — whether to walk his beloved 13-year-old boxer mix Sadie, or to visit friends — it’s the same story. On the good days, it’s just the frustration of sitting in his motorized wheelchair at the corner of C and Fourth streets, watching the tra c zip past as no one pulls to a stop at the crosswalk and the minutes tick past. On the bad days, there are the near misses, like the one recently in which cars in the nearest two lanes of the three-lane road stopped at the intersection, prompting him to roll two-thirds of the way across only to have an impatient driver zip out of the middle lane into the far lane and speed through just inches from where he sat.

“It’s to the point I don’t even want to leave my house anymore,” Lane said, his chair pulled close to the conference table. “It’s just got so overwhelming. It’s every single time I go out.”

Over on Fourth Street, Mari Doren-

streich, an independent living specialist and program coordinator at Tri-County Independent Living, tells a similar story. Slight in stature, Dorenstreich uses crutches to get around and takes the bus to work, which requires her to cross Fifth Street to get into the o ce. The tra c, she says, almost never stops, adding that she’s had several close calls like Lane’s, with cars speeding by mere inches from her, so close she can feel a whoosh of air on her face.

“Twice, I feel the air pass by and I’m thinking, ‘Do I have my will together?’” she quips, sitting in her o ce at Tri-County.

Dawn Albrecht, Tri-County’s emergency preparedness coordinator, sitting to Dorenstreich’s left, says these aren’t isolated stories but daily occurrences. She says she constantly worries about Tri-County’s clients, many of whom have mobility or sensory challenges, crossing the busy thoroughfares to access services, not just at Tri-County’s o ces but the other providers nearby.

“I cannot believe someone has not been struck and killed yet,” she says, adding that she keeps a hand-held stop

sign next to the o ce door and often interrupts her mornings to run out and help people — clients or otherwise — cross safely.

Albrecht recently penned a letter to Caltrans o cials and the city of Eureka and the o ce of tra c safety pleading with them to implement tra c calming measures to increase pedestrian safety. Lane, meanwhile, started circulating a petition calling on the agencies to put a tra c light at the intersections of B Street and Fourth and Fifth streets. Within four days, he’d gathered nearly 150 signatures, mostly by rolling up and down Fourth and Fifth streets and asking passersby to sign.

The problem, as Lane, Albrecht and others explain it, is multi-fold. First o , the three-line roads running through an urban center are inherently unsafe, giving drivers a “freeway” feel and leaving pedestrians a lot of ground to cover to get safely from one curb to the other. Then, they say, the fact that there isn’t a stop light on either thoroughfare from E Street down to Broadway gives drivers a lot of time to gain speed.

“This whole stretch is just, accelerate,

accelerate, accelerate until they get to the light,” says Roy Gomez, standing in front of his cannabis dispensary at Fifth and B streets, adding that he’s seen a handful of accidents — one involving his son — and too many near misses to count at the intersection.

Adding to those issues, Gomez and others say, is that parked cars often line the streets abutting the intersection, creating visibility issues for crossing tra c and pedestrians. And bus stops — on Fourth between A and B streets and on Fifth Street between C and D streets — ensure a constant stream of people looking to cross.

But what really keeps Albrecht up at night are those Tri-County clients with mobility issues, as well as Lane and the nine or so other folks, most of them veterans, relying on wheelchairs who live at Bayview Heights and have to navigate these crossings daily.

“There are going to be people crossing who don’t have the ability to jump out of the way,” she says.

About an hour earlier and over on Fourth Street, Lane taps his chair: “This

Robert Lane crosses Fourth Street using a hand-held stop sign loaned to him by Tri-County Independent Living, which has reached out to o cials to express concern about pedestrian safety in the area Photo by Thadeus Greenson

thing goes 4 miles per hour and it takes a bit to get up to 4 miles per hour.”

By the numbers, these aren’t Eureka’s most dangerous intersections, says Colin Fiske, the executive director of the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities (CRTP).

“CRTP has been focused for a while on Broadway for bike and pedestrian safety improvements because that has historically been the epicenter of the safety crisis in our region,” Fiske writes in an email to the Journal. “But Fourth and Fifth Streets are not far behind. And actually, if you look at a heat map of fatal and severe bike and pedestrian injuries over the last decade (2012 to 2022), they are most concentrated on the east side of Fourth and Fifth near Myrtle Avenue/State Route 255.”

That said, Fiske adds that the stretch of

Fourth and Fifth that is the focus of concern for Albrecht and Lane is far from safe.

Eureka Police spokesperson Brittany Powell crunched some numbers at the Journal’s request and reports that since 2020, eight vehicle-versus-pedestrian collisions have been reported on Fourth and Fifth streets between E Street and Broadway — about 8 percent of the city’s total. Five of the eight, she adds via email, were hit and runs, and another was fatal.

Over the same time period, according to data provided by Powell, about 15 percent of the department’s traffic stops occurred on the entirety of Fourth and Fifth streets. (She wasn’t able to limit the data to the stretch from E Street down to Broadway.) But the total number of traffic stops citywide fell from 5,133 in 2020 to 1,717 last year, which Powell attributed to staffing levels and “EPD

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Roy Gomez, who owns The Heart of the Emerald cannabis dispensary at the corner of Fifth and B streets, explains how limited visibility and a long acceleration area without stoplights creates a hazard for vehicles and pedestrians alike.

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not being able to staff a traffic unit.” As such, she says no targeted enforcement is planned in the area.

Eureka Public Works Director Brian Gerving says most potential changes to the configuration of Fourth and Fifth streets would fall “firmly under the control of Caltrans,” leaving the city little flexibility to implement pedestrian safety measures on the thoroughfares. But Gerving says the city can impose parking restrictions on Fourth and Fifth streets, already regularly evaluates requests from the public to alter curb markings and would welcome input from Tri-County.

The one larger exception, Gerving says, is the “C Street Bike Boulevard” project which will be implemented next year with an Active Transportation Program grant the city received. The boulevard will run from Waterfront Drive to Harris Street, and will see “rectangular rapid flashing beacons” — which flash yellow to alert traffic that a pedestrian is looking to cross — installed at C, Fourth and Fifth streets.

Caltrans District One spokesperson Myles Cochrane says “nonmotorized safety along U.S. 101 in Eureka has remained a continued priority” for the agency. Much of the agency’s focus, Cochrane says, has been on the Broadway corridor that Fiske dubbed the “epicenter of the safety crisis” in the area. Cochrane listed a number of projects in the works there. Cochrane says Caltrans also recently installed a new signal at Fourth and L streets, and added bulb-outs — curb extensions that shorten pedestrian crossing distances — as well as ADA curb ramps.

Cochrane points out that over the past five years, nearly all the intersections north of Broadway along Fourth and Fifth streets “have met or stayed below the state’s average for collisions in comparison to similar locations.”

“It’s worth noting that historically, safety projects have typically been initiated at much higher collision rates than what we’re seeing in these areas,” he says, adding that Caltrans’ safety team is planning a “thorough investigation” of the area, which may lead to additional safety measures.

Fiske, for his part, says mitigation measures can help. For example, he says “daylighting crosswalks — or prohibiting parking near them to improve visibility —

is a “proven strategy.” Installing the flashing beacons like are planned for the C Street intersections will “probably help a little,” he says, though he’d much rather see crossing signals installed that provide actual red lights to stop motorists completely, like the one installed near Broadway Cinema. But the real problem, he says, is structural and beyond easy fixes.

“We know from decades of research that (similar to Broadway) the design of Fourth and Fifth Streets — wide, threelane, one-way streets with a relatively high design speed in a busy urban setting — virtually guarantees a high level of injuries and deaths for people walking,

biking and rolling,” he says. “Making Fourth and Fifth Streets truly safe for everybody will require major redesign. It will likely require a reduction in the number of lanes along with other traffic calming measures, as well as protected bike facilities and redesigned intersections to prioritize safe crossings for people walking, biking and rolling.”

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Haynes are relatively new to the neighborhood, having recently moved up from Petaluma to take over the former Eureka Reporter building at Fourth and C streets, which they are transforming into 4th Street Mercantile, slated to open next month.

Robert Lane waits to cross Fourth Street as cars speed by, failing to yield. Photo by Thadeus Greenson

The pedestrian safety issues became immediately apparent, Aaron Woodbury Haynes says, noting he recently saw a parent with a stroller sprint across the street.

“It broke my heart,” he says.

“If you’re in here, you hear screeching brakes all day,” Crystal Woodbury Haynes says, adding that every time it causes her heart to jump into her throat. “People need to stop calling them Fourth and Fifth streets. It’s a highway.”

Tired of hearing and seeing close calls, the couple has decided to take matters into their own hands and implement a small mitigation measure they saw in Petaluma at intersections near schools that didn’t have crossing guards. They say they are buying two plastic baskets, with plans to affix one to each of the light polls on the north side of the intersection of Fourth and C Streets. Then they’ll put orange caution flags in each, the idea being that pedestrians can pull a flag, use it to capture drivers’ attention and slow traffic and then leave it in the basket on the other side when done.

“We’re just going to pay for it and put it up,” Crystal Woodbury Haynes says.

Lane, too, has taken matters into his own hands. Armed with a hand-held stop sign given to him by Albrecht, he says he’s been able to bring traffic to a stop and cross safely in recent days.

“Oh man, they stop instantly,” he says, a big smile stretching across his face. “I stick it out there and they put them skids on. It at least makes me feel a bit safe.”

But the safety has come at a cost, as he doesn’t feel comfortable walking Sadie,

the boxer mix, while navigating the sign.

“I not only have to watch out for myself but I have to look out for her, too,” he says, noting he doesn’t take her out much anymore.

Albrecht, for her part, says she’s glad the stop sign is providing Lane some relief but notes, “You shouldn’t have to carry around a stop sign with you in your wheelchair just to cross the road.” She says she remains hopeful the city and Caltrans will do whatever they can to add “just any additional safety features.”

And she wants motorists to keep in mind that there are a lot of people looking to cross these stretches of road, and they need to drive accordingly. If they notice a car in an adjacent lane slowing to a stop, she says that’s probably because a pedestrian is in the crosswalk and they should slow to a stop, too. Mostly, she says, people just need to slow down.

“I just want to give a nice, friendly reminder to all of the people out there in Humboldt: Please slow down on Fourth and Fifth streets,” she says. “I would feel so awful if I accidentally hit someone and I don’t think I’d ever get over that. I would never want to be that driver and I don’t think anyone wants to have that happen in their lives. So just a reminder: ‘Hey guys, there are a lot of people who cannot move faster. They don’t have a choice. So, slow down.’” l

Thadeus Greenson (he/him) is the Journal’s news editor. Reach him at (707) 442-1400, extension 321, or thad@ northcoastjournal.com.

Tri-County Living Program Coordinator Mari Dorenstreich crosses Fifth Street on her way to the office as Dawn Albrecht, the nonprofit’s emergency preparedness coordinator, holds a stop sign to halt traffic for her. Photo by Thadeus Greenson

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What’s Good

Eclectic plates and new brews in Arcata

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill jennifer@northcoastjournal.com

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Over the phone, chef Rochelle Burgess says she wasn’t looking for a restaurant gig after the abrupt closure of her former post, the Angelina Inn, in Fernbridge. Her work as a personal chef was going well enough and she wasn’t eager to work for someone else again. But after a friend tipped her o to a Craigslist post that sounded right up her alley, she got curious. A meeting with Carriage House owner Shannon Yodowitz and a cooking test later, and Burgess says, laughing, “It’s just been both feet and arms in.” The restaurant at 937 10th St. in Arcata (formerly The Gri n), is set for a soft opening Sept. 30, followed by a few days closed to fine tune the menu using diner feedback before opening for good.

That cooking test, held in Yodowitz’s home kitchen, was indicative of the Carriage House menu and Burgess’ style: udon with preserved lemon butter and shaved fennel, and, per Yodowitz’s request, a BLT. The former served as an example of Burgess’ interest in international influences and local ingredients, as well as her love of a thick noodle. (She is an unreserved fan, she says, of the underappreciated bucatini.) The latter was to see if she could perfect something simple and classic.

The menu taped to the still dark windows on 10th Street includes an udon dish, here with nduja, a soft and spicy Calabrian pork sausage, fennel and mint. A press release also describes a chocolate crémeux “complemented by the aromatic rosemary whipped cream and the burst of sweetness from the grape gelée.” Burgess says she’s “trying to be as sustainable and low waste as possible,” so when she was putting together a juniper dressing for the Dirty Martini Shrimp, she asked the folks at Jewell Distillery, whose spirits Carriage House will feature, for the cast-o botanicals from the gin mash. She dehydrates the un-distilled mash to create a gin-fragranced spice to the zero-proof dish, one of 14 “small but substantial plates,” as she describes them, all “produce forward.”

The menu has to work around some limitations, including the lack of a stove hood in the newly built, 100-square-foot kitchen. Burgess says the oven is “state of the art,” with its own built-in hood system,

but she had to come up with dishes that don’t create grease vapors. “It’s a challenge,” she says. “If I’m not challenged, I don’t want to do it because it’s boring.”

All the menu items have to take the space and equipment into account, as well as the necessarily small kitchen sta , which will just be Burgess and a sta member. “You just go in there with one other person and bang it out.”

Pale Moon rises

After a decade working in other people’s breweries — two years at Eel River Brewing Co. and another eight at Lost Coast Brewery, working his way from bottling line mechanic to brewer — Je Finn has opened his own brewery. On Friday, Sept. 22, Pale Moon Brewing Co. held a soft opening at its 600 F St. location in Arcata’s Uniontown Shopping Center.

Before getting into the business, Finn says, “I was a home brewer and I was really interested in beer, and I was working as

a mechanic at the Arcata pool.” A friend tipped him o to a brewery job in Fortuna and he dove into the industry. “Just kinda taught myself the basics and learned from all those smart people at the breweries,” he says.

Pale Moon has been in the works for the last two years and Finn is starting small with a nanobrewery operation, a size smaller than a microbrewery and typically producing only a few thousand barrels of beer a year. He plans to have five beers on tap, rotating two — “a malty one and a hoppy one” — every month or so. There’ll always be a lager, too. “I’m really trying to make things true to style,” he says, noting Pale Moon’s German pilsner uses German ingredients and the Scotch ale is all English.

Finn says Friday night was “a packed house” with friends and new faces, even a shared drinking song from an enthusiastic patron. But he was most happily surprised by the turnout and support from other local breweries. “Six Rivers [Brewery] brought their whole crew down,” he says, and folks from Humboldt Brews were on hand, as well.

The camaraderie was a happy surprise. “The people who are technically my competition,” he says.

Starting out, Finn plans for Pale Moon to be open 2 to 9 p.m. Fridays, noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. He hopes to open Thursdays and eventually Wednesdays, but he wants to be sure there’s enough on hand for patrons. “The last thing I wanna do,” he says, “is sell out.”

Share your tips about What’s Good with Jennifer Fumiko Cahill (she/her), arts and features editor at the Journal. Reach her at (707) 442-1400, extension 320, or jennifer@northcoastjournal.com. Follow her on Instagram @JFumikoCahill and Mastodon @jenniferfumikocahill.

Rochelle Burgess, chef at soon-to-open Carriage House in Arcata. Submitted

Nanobrewery Pale Moon Brewing Co. opens in the Uniontown Shopping Center. Submitted

“LARGEST BRAND SELECTION IN THE COUNTY”

Sea of Possibilities

Emily Jung Miller’s Ghost Net Landscape at the Reese Bullen Gallery

By L.L. Kessner artbeat@northcoastjournal.com

Ithink I’ve always looked for the forgotten places,” says Oregon-based artist Emily Jung Miller. “I feel an honesty and also a mystery in the silent stories told by things left behind,” she explains. “Over time, nature transforms our human creations into something new and collaborative.”

Ghost Net Landscape, Miller’s current exhibition at Cal Poly Humboldt’s Reese Bullen Gallery, transforms marine debris into art that evolves over time with the participation of its viewers. Ghost Net Landscape showcases Miller’s sculptural constructions, mostly handmade baskets and a few hanging pieces, which are built from the raw material of discarded fishing nets and rope and other industrial artifacts retrieved from the ocean. The show is also a continually evolving installation. Visitors to the gallery are invited to contribute to the artwork by making their own objects out of the same reclaimed material. Miller says that, in its new context, the raw material. which is detrimental to marine life and to the ecosystem when left in the sea, feels like treasure rather than trash. “The richness of its history gives it life.”

There is a table of tools and gloves and wire for community use just inside the doors of the gallery. Amid the arrangement of Miller’s baskets on pedestals, there is a central platform with tubs of heavy, brightly colored netting and rope, all dragged from the ocean. Attendants offer advice on the proper use of the tools, and visitors — if they choose — can go to work with the materials, constructing new objects to display on the walls and in the back of the gallery. Like any landscape, it evolves and reemerges each day as a new formulation of itself, based on the actions of its inhabitants.

CPH student Skyler Friedland visited the show and was impressed with the “inclusive” aspect that allows viewers to make work in the show. Fellow student

Sam Poplewko reflected on the act of making art out of materials from our own coast and noted that Ghost Net Landscape can open students’ minds about art and the environment. Charlie Burrowes commented that the exhibition’s “repurposing [of] harmful waste that really has nowhere else to go was just incredible.”

What makes Miller’s work unique among contemporary work that utilizes discarded objects as material to process our collective environmental anxiety, is its solution-focused positivity and its focus on community participation. Miller states, “Ghost Net Landscape is about transformation. The project’s mission is to create space where positive transformation is a natural and joyful response.”

Miller’s hands-on engagements with the debris turns it into surprising, vibrant visual forms. Describing her process, she says, “Sometimes I have an idea in advance, but mostly I just choose a few colors I want to see together and see where the material takes me. … What happens if I turn the piece inside out, halfway through?” she asks. “How can I include knotted pieces and thicker pieces that really show that material history?”

Miller describes herself as a mixed-race Chinese American who relocated from Kauai to Oregon in 2014. She currently lives near the forested foothills of the Coast Range west of Portland Oregon, where she has maintained a full-time studio practice since 2016. She says that her art has its roots in “love of the sea.”

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“Ebb/Jungle/Gyre” (above) and “Mega Basket” (below) by Emily Jung Miller.

Photo by L.L. Kessner

That sense of rest and security in the infinite is something I try to include in my work, although I’m not sure how clearly it comes through.”

Connecting with the ocean through its pollution, Ghost Net Landscape presents solutions and hope beyond the familiar problematization. It gives the community something to do, not with the totality of the world’s pollution problems, but with our own experience of anxiety. It presents an opportunity to transform one part, a tangible prototype of transmutation.

Miller describes the exhibit’s presentation of massed raw materials as speaking “to the global magnitude and complexity of this issue.” She writes, “Ghost Net Landscape is a sanctuary and a prayer, not located outside the issue as a place to escape, but rather completely created from it.” The exhibition “uses the materials themselves to ask what each of us will create, how each of us will transform and grow in a shared and joyful collaboration towards a more sustainable and equitable future.”

The public can view the exhibition and participate in its evolution through Oct. 14 in the Reese Bullen Gallery, located in the CPH Art Building, across from the Van Duzer Theatre, Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon to 6 p.m., Fridays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 2p.m., or by appointment. Email rbg@humboldt.edu or call (707) 826-5818 l

L.L. Kessner is an Arcata-based artist and writer.

Student visitors create with the materials provided in the interactive exhibit. Photo by L.L. Kessner

Trinidad

Art Night

Sept. 30, 6 to 9 p.m. (some early starts)

Find a variety of art exhibits and music throughout town, including food and wine tastings, crafts and face-painting, with Fire Dancing at the end of the evening. Hosted by Westhaven Center for the Arts.

THE LIGHTHOUSE GRILL

355 Main St. Jeff Stanley, acrylic paintings. Susan Mayclin Stephenson and Jeff Stanley, prints, notecards and books.

SAUNDERS PLAZA 355 Main St. Music by Blue Rhythm Revue. Face painting by Jade Bamboo.

HEADIES PIZZA AND POUR 359 Main St. Deborah Kallish, paintings. Create paper flowers outside Headies with Deborah Kallish.

TRINIDAD MUSEUM 400 Janis Court. Ceremonial dresses are back in the Native American Room after having wear at summer ceremonies. Native Plant Garden is open. Music by Howdy Emerson.

BEACHCOMBER CAFE 363 Trinity St. Sean Griggs, surf artwork; music by Canary and the Vamp; small bites and a happy hour.

TRINIDAD CIVIC CLUB ROOM 409

Trinity St. Event information station. Matt Dodge demonstrates his art technique. TRINIDAD TOWN HALL 409 Trinity St. Matt Dodge, paintings. Music by Willie Nightstar, experimental.

TRINIDAD ART GALLERY 490 Trinity St. Patty Demant, botanical dye art; Drew Forsell, jewelry; wine pour benefits Trinidad Coastal Land Trust.

TRINIDAD BAY EATERY & GALLERY

607 Parker St. “Art by Toad,” Jessica “Toad” Aldeghi, acrylic paint and fine markers; music by Bruce Taylor; Northstory Wines, Wrangletown Cellars and local oyster bar from 5 to 8 p.m.

MOONSTONE CROSSING 529 Trinity St. Andrew Daniels, oil paintings. Wine tasting: Moonstone Crossing wines. l

Artwork and demo by Matt Dodge at Trinidad Town Hall. Submitted

Paintings by Jeff Stanley at the Lighthouse Grill. Submitted

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BLONDIES FOOD AND DRINK

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BLUE LAKE CASINO WAVE LOUNGE 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake (707) 668-9770

CENTRAL STATION SPORTS BAR 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville (707) 839-2013

CHER-AE HEIGHTS CASINO FIREWATER LOUNGE 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad (707) 677-3611

CRISP LOUNGE 2029 Broadway, Eureka (707) 798-1934

FERNDALE REPERTORY THEATRE 447 Main St. (707) 786-5483

FIELDBROOK MARKET

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GYPPO ALE MILL 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove (707) 986-7700

HIGH TIDE LOUNGE 300 F St., Eureka (707) 240-4220

HUMBOLDT BAY SOCIAL CLUB

Got a gig or an event? Submit it to calendar@northcoastjournal.com by 5pm Thursday the week before publication. Tickets for shows highlighted in yellow are available at NorthCoastTickets.com. More details at northcoastjournal.com. Shows, times and pricing subject to change by the venue.

The Orwells (rock) 7 p.m. $20, $15 advance

Thirsty Bear: DJ Statik and Friends 9 p.m. Free

Open Mic 6 p.m. Free

Fuego (Reggaeton, Latin) 9 p.m. $15

Thirsty Bear: Dr. Squid (classic hits) 9 p.m. Free

Wave: Ghost Train (pop, rock, disco, funk) 9 p.m. Free

Rock

Triple Junction (classic rock and blues)

The Great Bingo Revival (70s Gold Bingo Experience w/DJ Rusty Reams) 8:30 p.m. $15 advance

Thirsty Bear: Hill Street Band (covers) 9 p.m. Free

Prof - High Priced Shoes

Tour w/Cashinova, J. Plaza, Willie Wonka (hip-hop) 7 p.m. $30

Thirsty Bear: Karaoke 9 p.m. Free

Sunday Jazz Jams 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free

[W] Sci-Fi Night: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) (film) 7 p.m. $5, $9 admission and poster, preshow at 6 p.m.

[W] Thirsty Bear: Bootz N Beers (country music/line dancing lessons) 7-9 p.m. Free

[W] Science on Tap 6-7:30 p.m. Free

Wave: DJ LVSTRNG (EDM) 9 p.m. Free [

Free Roland Rock (classic rock, country, blues)

Pool Tournament 5-10 p.m. $10

Spooky Movie Series: The Invisible Man (1933) (film) 7 p.m. $10, $5 students/seniors

[M] Paranormal Open Mic 7-9 p.m. Free

Live Music TBA

6-8:30 p.m. Free

Intergalactic Trash (classic rock, originals) 6-9 p.m. Free

JB Barton, Sequoia Rose (bluegrass, country) 6-8:30 p.m. Free

[W] Battle of the BagsCommunity Cornhole Tournament 6 p.m. Free

Reel Genius Trivia 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free

Oryan Peterson-Jones (folk) 6-8 p.m. Free THE

900 New Navy Base Rd., Eureka (707) 834-6555

JOHN VAN DUZER THEATER, Cal Poly Humboldt,

Reggae Last Thursdays w/ Sarge One Wise (DJ) 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5

JB

[M] Karaoke 9 p.m. Free, [W] Weds Night Ting (DJs)

VENUE THURS 9/28 FRI 9/29 SAT 9/30 SUN 10/1 M-T-W 10/2-4

MADRONE TAPHOUSE

421 Third St., Eureka (707) 273-5129

MAZZOTTI'S ON THE PLAZA

773 Eighth St., Arcata (707) 502-7221

Tropical Tings #3 (DJs) 10 p.m. $10

[W] Reel Genius Trivia 6-8 p.m. Free

A Family Weekend of Stories, Skill, Amusements, Medieval Morsels, Treasures, Knights & Royal Horses

MINIPLEX

401 I St., Arcata (707) 630-5000 Karaoke Night 8:30 p.m. 2 drink min. purchase Healing Potpourri (electro-pop) 9 p.m. $12, $8 advance

THE OLD STEEPLE

246 Berding St., Ferndale (707) 786-7030

REDWOOD CURTAIN BREWERY

550 South G St., Arcata (707) 826-7224

REDWOOD CURTAIN BREWERY

MYRTLE AVE. TASTING ROOM, 1595 Myrtle Ave., Eureka (707) 269-7143

SAVAGE HENRY COMEDY CLUB

415 Fifth St., Eureka (707)

845-8864

SIREN’S SONG TAVERN 325 Second St., Eureka (707) 442-8778

SPEAKEASY 411 Opera Alley, Eureka (707) 444-2244

WRANGLETOWN CIDER CO. 955 I St., Arcata (707) 508-5175

Anna Hamilton Trio (blues) 6-9 p.m. Free

Drink & Draw 6 p.m. Free, Just Joshin' 9 p.m. $10 The Latest Show (comedy) 9 p.m. $10

Black Light Disco Night w/DJs Dacin, Pandemonium Jones 9 p.m. $10

Darrel Scott (multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter)

7:30 p.m. $36.50

Seabury Gould, Evan Morden (Irish/Celtic)

6-9 p.m. Free

Secret Society of Silly Thiings (improv comedy) 7 p.m. $10, Braturday Night Live (late night show format) 9 p.m. $5

Shiny Eyes, Elegant Humanoid, Idyl, DJ Dental Floss (assorted rock) 7:30 p.m. Free

Emo Cumbia Night w/ Sancho Villa & Hispanic! at The Disco 7 p.m. $5

[T] Latin Dance Lessons + DJ Amaru Shia 8 p.m. $20

[W] Lounge Lux Nights (lounge music) 6-11 p.m.

21st Annual October 7 & 8, 2023

Horse Arena/Perigot Park - BLUE LAKE

$10 Adults • $5.00 Children 3-12 2 years & under are free

Knights of Valour

Jousting 12:30 & 3:30 Daily

Friday Night Jazz 8-10 p.m. Free

Comedy Church 1-3 p.m. Free, Stand-up Comedy Workshop 7-8 p.m. Free, Sunday Open Mic 9-11 p.m. Free

[M] Trivia Night 6-9 p.m. Free

[M] Shuffleboard Tournament 6-9 p.m. Free

[M] Metal Mondays 7 p.m. $10 [T] Festival Warm Up Mic 9 p.m. Free

[W] Open Mikey 9-11 p.m. Free

[M] The Secret Emchy Society (roots, country) 7 p.m. TBA [W]

Wicked Wednesday Comedy 8 p.m. Free

[T] Tuesday Night Jazz 7-10 p.m. Free

Horseback Archers

11:30 & 2:30 Daily

Celtica

Celtic Rock Band with Flaming Instruments! Sat. & Sun. 2pm

Enchanted Village Tour

Saturday 10 - 12 (1st 100 children receive gifts)

4H Petting Zoo • Pony Rides

Archery • Boffing • Games

Tavern • Smoking Dragon BBQ NO Pets Please

The Black Feathers (folk, roots, Americana) 7 p.m. $20

www.MedievalFestivalofCourage.org

Because It’s There

By Collin Yeo music@northcoastjournal.com

I’m packing up and heading out of town this week with the promise that I’ll return with tales of adventure and conquest. For me, that boils down to the possibility of going far enough north up the Pacific Coast to see a puffin in its native home. While I concede a floating puffin is a pretty boring white whale, it is mine, and I’ve never asked much from the world in the way of exciting journeys. I’ll leave that to other people, who see tall waves, mountains, rock formations and remote trails across treacherous landscapes and plan their travels accordingly. Perhaps the words of the late George Mallory, entombed (for now) on the frozen slopes of his obsession Mt. Everest, echo in all our heads, whether we are climbing the death zone of a mountain or simply looking for a puffin while birdwatching. When asked why he was driven to climb the mountain that claimed his body, he is supposed to have said, “Because it’s there.” Seems like a good motto for hitting up the week for some fun, too.

Thursday

I’m going to suggest a nix on the big venue shows for tonight and instead juice the Adult Skate Night at the Blue Lake Roller Rink. I don’t have a dog in this hunt myself — I’ll be out of town celebrating my partner’s birthday in the wilds of the Great Northwest — but I know with DJ Goldylocks at the helm, everything’s gonna be groovier than a stack of vinyl at 7 p.m. ($15).

Friday

Unless you acted far in advance and managed to snag some tickets, the soldout Thundercat show at the Van Duzer is not in your cards tonight, friend. Don’t sweat it though; the Miniplex is putting on a banger at 9 p.m. San Francisco’s warm, electro-tinged chamber pop act Healing Potpourri is in the house and the group is out flogging a new LP called Paradise, which was produced by Stereolab-collab-

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orator Sean O’Hagan. All signs point to this gig being a hidden gem, and for $12 at the door and $8 online advance, that’s a hot deal. Locals Los Perdidos and Mister Moonbeam also bring the noise.

Saturday

The world of music runs not on the headliner alone but on their secret weapon. You can call them the hired gun, the sideman, the multi-instrumentalist, but the job really all shakes out to be the same thing: they can play almost anything, on almost any instrument and make it sound good. The late David Lindley was one such player, Nils Lofgren and Ry Cooder, as well. A strong argument would put tonight’s performer at the Old Steeple in that category. Darrell Scott has been in that role for ages, most recently with Robert Plant and the Zac Brown Band. He knows what he’s doing, folks, and he writes his own tunes as well. I suggest giving him a listen tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 at the door, $35 in advance.

If you aren’t feeling the trip to Ferndale, you can enjoy a free gig at the Siren’s Song Tavern at the same hour, featuring another local sideman and musician in general Robert Tripp, known for his work with CV, the Freeks, Datura Blues and many more. He’s rolling out his new creation Shiny Eyes and will be joined by other master vibe-makers and musical gadabouts in the form of Elegant Humanoid, Idyl and DJ Dental Floss. This will be a good show, I guarantee it.

Sunday Minneapolis rapper Prof is rolling through town again, once more appearing at the Arcata Theatre Lounge with an ensemble package of talent in tow, this tour’s been given the moniker “The High Priced Shoes.” Whatever that means is up for you to decipher; I’m here to share the details. Doors are at 7 p.m., you can get in for $25, and the other folks on the bill are Cashinova, J. Plaza, C Dot Castro and Willie Wonka, who I believe was onboard for the last run through town.

Monday

Yet another Monday packed with metal over at Savage Henry Comedy Club at 7 p.m. This week’s offering is heavy in favor of the power violence genre, with touring Tijuana act Hong Kong Fuck You joining forces with local acts Grug!, T.I.C.K., and The Groomers. As always, this all-ages show is $10, and you need to bring an I.D. if you are of drinking age and wish to partake in fermented liquids.

Tuesday

The Siren’s Song Tavern is hosting an interesting gig tonight at 7 p.m. The Secret Emchy Society is an Oakland-based, queer roots and country act that dabbles in the darker side of honky tonkin’, murder balladry. I don’t have a lock on the door price, but I’d suggest you give these folks a try regardless, because from what I have heard, this will be a real good time, and it’s an off night, anyway.

Wednesday

It’s midweek in the beginning of the spooky month, so why not go and catch a big screen presentation of a slightly macabre and murderous musical? I am talking about the 1986 Frank Oz-directed iteration of The Little Shop of Horrors, starring Rick Moranis as the nebbish florist Seymour, who finds himself in thrall with a man-eating flower whose hunger drives the silly plot to a romantic end. If nothing else, you can appreciate Steve Martin’s scene-stealing role as a viciously cruel dentist and enjoy a moment of culture shock from seeing a time in history when Americans had enough access to dentistry that they could universally joke about the more sadistic aspects of the trade rather than bemoan the lack of care my generation enjoys. My last dental experience was nearly 20 years ago, when I paid someone at a dental college $200 to split and yank out an impacted wisdom tooth sans anesthesia. Thankfully, there was a liquor store in the same parking lot. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., it’s $5 to get in and $9 to leave with a poster. Viva.

Collin Yeo (he/him) has heard that it’s not the destination, but the journey that counts, but he still wants to see a fucking puffin. He lives in Arcata, a land rich with much, excluding puffins.

Darrell Scott plays the Old Steeple on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m.

Calendar

Sept 28 – Oct 5, 2023

FOOD

Bear River Tribal Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bear River Family Entertainment Center, 263 Keisner Road, Loleta. Locally produced foods, handmade goods and crafts, massage, food trucks, bowling and arcade. bearriverfec.com.

Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. Fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers and more. Music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals are welcome. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/garberville. html. (707) 441-9999.

GARDEN

We are on the cusp of spooky season with October imminent and many favorite classic and soon-to-be classic horror and Halloween films set to dominate TV networks and streaming services. But how wicked would it be to watch them on the big screen with a group of like-minded fans? We’re in luck. Ferndale Repertory Theatre is transforming its live theater space to a movie house for the Spooky Movie Series getting underway this Saturday, Sept. 30, with The Invisible Man (1933), starring Claude Rains, showing at 7 p.m. ($10, $5 students/seniors). Concessions are available and other movies in the series are Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Frankenstein, Ghostbusters and Friday the 13th. P.S.: The ATL is killing it in October with its movie lineup, too — we’ll get to that next week.

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ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. With a live model. Bring your own art supplies. Call to contact Clint. $5. synapsisperformance.com. (707) 362-9392.

The Spirt of Arcata Marsh - Paul and Nancy Rickard. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. The September/Octover exhibit celebrates a contemporary depiction of the 54-year-old marsh. (707) 826-2359.

MUSIC

McKinleyville Community Choir Rehearsal. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. The choir seeks new voices for its winter/holiday concerts. The only requirement is carrying a tune. For more information contact Clare Greene. ccgreene46@gmail.com. (831) 419-3247.

FOR KIDS

Teen Court Jury Training. 4-6 p.m. Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods, 939 Harris St., Eureka. Humboldt County Teen Court (a program of the Boys & Girls Club) hosts this training for new teen volunteers in two locations: Fortuna and Eureka. Teen Court is a real court run by teens for teens.

FOOD

Free Produce Market. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bayshore Mall, 3300 Broadway, Eureka. Food for People hosts this seasonal free produce market to ensure that everyone can have access to nutritious, seasonal produce and some pantry staples needed for good health. The Bayshore Mall location is a drive-thru distribution. Free.

Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. Fresh

Vocal cords need a break from all the seasonal screaming? October also means it’s time to laugh yourself silly at the annual Savage Henry Comedy Festival happening Oct. 5-7 at multiple locations in Humboldt (individual shows start at $5, all-event passes start at $80). Headliners at this year’s fest (the 12th) include Kyle Kinane, Emma Arnold, Monica Nevi, Ben Kronberg, Dave Waite, Cornell Reid, Nick Turner and more, plus lots of your favorite local yokels. Get the full schedule, lineup and tickets at savagehenrycomedy.com.

fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jam, plants and more. Music and hot food vendors. No pets are allowed, but trained, ADA certified, service animals are welcome. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/hendersoncenter.html. (707) 441-9999. McKinleyville Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. Fresh fruits and vegetables, hot cocoa and more. Music and hot food vendors. No pets are allowed, but trained, ADA certified, service animals are welcome. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ mckinleyville.html. (707) 441-9999.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 2-5 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. Wilderness immersion program for teens and adults. Explore trails and share mindfulness practices, group conversation and other eco-therapeutic activities. Adults meet Thursdays, teens meet one Saturday a month. Transportation provided for Eureka residents. Please pre-register. Free. swood2@eurekaca.gov. eurekaheroes. org. (707) 382-5338.

ETC

Out 4 Business. Last Thursday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge, 139 Second St., Eureka. An LGBTQ+ professionals networking mixer for LGBTQ+ community, friends, allies and business professionals who value diversity and inclusivity. Food and drinks. trex@historiceaglehouse.com. fb.me/e/2i5gvvdKT. (707) 407-0634. Restorative Movement. 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 2-3 p.m. Virtual World, Online. SoHum Health presents classes focused on strength and mobility (Tuesday), and on relaxation and breath work (Thursday). Contact instructor Ann Constantino for online orientation. $3-$5 donation per class, no one is turned away for lack of funds. annconstantino@ gmail.com. sohumhealth.org. (707) 923-3921.

Enjoy the best of local craft brews at Humboldt Hoptoberfest, a fundraiser for the Blue Lake Education Foundation, happening Saturday, Sept. 30, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Perigot Park ($40, $35 advance). This all-ages event (21 and over get a commemorative glass for unlimited tastes) has something for everyone. Lagers, stouts, IPAs and more for the adults, and bounce houses, face painting and fields of green grass for the kids. Live music and food for everyone! Bands include Jacki & the Jollies, Bow-legged Buzzards and Mule Ranch. Food by the Doghouse, Blue Lake Pizza Co. and Alma’s Mexican.

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BOOKS

Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in the children’s room. For children 2 to 6 years old with their caregivers. Other family members are welcome to join in the fun. Free. manthony@co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib. org. (707) 269-1910.

MUSIC

Thundercat. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Virtuoso bassist and singer Stephen Bruner, a mercurial talent and multi-Grammy award winner. $55 main floor, $40 balcony and $20 for CPH students.

EVENTS

Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. A bustling farmers market, arts and craft vendors, bar featuring Humboldt produced beverages, a variety of food vendors and live music for dancing on three stages. Free. humboldtmade.com/eureka-friday-night-market. Oktoberfest - Battle Of Das Boot. 1-6 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. A multi-game, family-friendly competition. Adults compete in the Gyppo keg toss, tipsy waiter and stein-holding contest. Kids’ games include, Gyppo keg roll, bouncy horse and three-legged race. family@gyppo.com. gyppo.com/ calendar-of-events. (707) 986-7700.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. Drop off your 3.5-12 year old for interactive exhibits, science experiments, crafts and games, exploring the planetarium, playing in the water table or jumping into the soft blocks. $17-$20. info@discovery-museum.org. discovery-museum.org/ classesprograms.html. (707) 443-9694.

Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Help with animal care, weeding, watering, planting and occasional harvest help on Saturday mornings. Volunteers get free produce. flowerstone333@gmail. com. (530) 205-5882.

ETC

OLLI Online: Let’s Connect. 10-11 a.m. Weekly chat via Zoom. Facilitated by Tracey Barnes-Priestley. Free. olli@ humboldt.edu. extended.humboldt.edu/olli/letsconnect. (707) 826-3731.

Tabata. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. SoHum Health presents online classes with short, high intensity cardio workouts. Contact instructor Stephanie Finch by email for a link to the class. Free. sfinch40@gmail.com. sohumhealth.com.

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ART

Trinidad Art Nights. Last Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. Venues throughout town feature a variety of art and music; activities for children include arts and crafts, a skate park, games and face painting. Fire spinning July and Sept. TBA. Pop-up tastings at 5 p.m. trinidadarts.com. (707) 834-2479.

BOOKS

Intercambio de Libros - Spanish-Language Book Exchange. 12-4 p.m. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. Trae un libro, llévate un libro. Hoy, la Biblioteca del Condado de Humboldt lo invita a traer libros (en buenas condiciones, por favor) a la biblioteca para cambiarlos por otros, nuevos para usted. Bring Spanish-language books (in good condition, please) to the library, where you can trade them for others new to you. Free. humboldtgov. org/Calendar.aspx?EID=10042&month=9&year=2023&day=30&calType=0. (707) 269-1915.

MOVIES

Spooky Movie Series: The Invisible Man (1933). 7 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. Box office opens at 6:15 p.m, doors at 6:30 p.m. Movie at 7 p.m. $10, $5 students/seniors. info@ferndalerep.org. ferndalerep. org/. (707) 786-5483.

MUSIC

Darrell Scott. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. $36.50. Live Music at Fieldbrook Winery. 1:30-4 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. Outdoor weekend music series. Saturdays feature electric bands. Sundays offer acoustic or semi-acoustic folk, Americana or quieter jazz combos. Saturday, Sept. 30: Sam Borello and Calista

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La Bolle, originals. Sunday, Oct.1: Young and Lovely. Free admission. fieldbrookwinery.com.

Verona Quartet - Mainstage Performance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave., Eureka. Repertoire includes the String Quartet No. 3 in C-sharp Major, Sz. 85 by Béla Bartók and the String Quintet in C Major, D. 956 by Franz Schubert. $40, $10 for students. admin@eurekachambermusic.org. eurekachambermusic. org/home. (707) 273-6975.

SPOKEN WORD

Book Release Party - David Holper. 1-2 p.m. Deeper Magic Press, 4007 Cedar Street, Eureka. Eureka’s inaugural poet laureate Holper hosts, reading and signing his book of poems Language Lessons: A Linguistic Hejira. Copies available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair and dress for an outside event. Free. eurekapoetlaureate@gmail.com. (707) 601-3049.

EVENTS

California Indian Day. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tish Non Community Center, 266 Keisner Road, Loleta. Native American arts and crafts vendors, demonstration dances, men’s and women’s gambling with cash prizes, food and informational vendors. Appearance and presentation by Miss Indian World Tori McConnell. cidvendors@brb-nsn.gov. (707) 733-1900.

Fall Back with the Ferndale Museum. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ferndale Community Center, 100 South Berding St. Live and silent auctions, pit barbecue with all the fixings, soft serve ice cream, hay baling and blacksmith demonstrations, working cider press and shingle mill, hay rides around town, live music.

Fourth Street Mercantile Grand Opening. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

4th Street Mercantile, 215 Fourth St., Eureka. Celebrate a new local vendor mall featuring 30+ vendors. Enjoy food from Pupuseria San Miguel, La Linda Argentinian Food, Rax on Rax Wings, the Krazy Baker and Food with Hoy. Music by DJ Dacin.

Hammond Park Volunteer Block Party. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Hammond Park Community Garden, Corner of 14th Street and E Street, Eureka. Free barbecue, face painter, music and more. Prize drawings for volunteers who attended events this month. Free. jthomas@eurekaca.gov. empowereureka. org/sept-volunteer-month. (707) 441-4080.

Humboldt Botanical Garden’s Annual Online Auction. -Oct. 8, 6 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. Bidding on the many goods and services opens Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. and closes Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. Pre-register online. hbgf.org.

Humboldt Hoptoberfest. 12:30-5 p.m. Perigot Park, 312 South Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. All-ages event with local craft brews, dancing and food. Attendees 21 and over get a commemorative glass for unlimited tastes. Bands include Jacki & the Jollies, Bow-legged Buzzards and Mule Ranch. Food by the Doghouse, Blue Lake Pizza Co. and Alma’s Mexican Food. $35-$40. humboldthoptoberfest@gmail. com. humboldthoptoberfest.net/.

Migrations: Walking Together. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. A walking procession starting in Arcata’s Carlson Park with a movement choir performance and stopping along the way for cultural sharings. Ends at the Arcata Playhouse at approximately 2 p.m. for music by Ponies of Harmony and a community potluck info@ arcataplayhouse.org. playhousearts.org/2022/06/28/ migrations/. (707) 822-1575.

Richard Evans Art Auction Fundraiser. 5-7:30 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. Celebrate the life and work of Richard Evans with food, music, memories and art. Many of his one-of-a-kind pieces more from his personal collection will be auctioned. Winners announced at 7:45 p.m.

STOMP Out Epilepsy. 8:30 a.m. Bear River Recreation Center, 265 Keisner Road, Loleta. Raise awareness about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy with virtual walkers and virtual teams from all over joining in. $25. RushingRiverSTOMP@gmail.com. STOMPNorCAL.org.

FOR KIDS

Worldwide Day of Play- MGMA Scavenger Hunt. 12-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Families use clues that encourage exploration of the galleries and sculpture garden, engaging children in the visual arts. Pick up a scavenger hunt map at the front desk. humboldtarts.org.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers and more. Music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals are welcome. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation. org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/arcataplaza.html. (707) 441-9999.

Dutch Oven Workshop and Lunch. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods’ Sea Goat Farmstand, 1450 Hiller Road, Mckinleyville. Family friendly outdoor cooking class with John Sutter. Participants will help prepare and cook a pesto calzone and a huckleberry pie, learn the basics of Duch Oven cooking and leave with the recipes. Lunch includes drinks, pesto calzone, salad, huckleberry pie and ice cream. $15. seagoatmakerspace@gmail.com. (707) 382-2427.

Fair Curve Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fair Curve Farm Stand, 600 Main St., Ferndale. Seasonal, certified organic vegetables and flowers from Fair Curve Farm, plus local eggs, bread and more from local Eel River Valley producers. Cash, card and EBT accepted. @faircurvefarm on Instagram and Facebook. faircurvefarm@gmail.com. faircurvefarm.com.

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. Regeneratively-grown seasonal veggies, flowers, meats and other items made by Humboldt County locals and small businesses. Cash, card, Venmo, Apple Pay and soon to accept EBT payments. info@tableblufffarm. com. TableBluffFarm.com. (707) 890-6699.

Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Fresh veggies grown on site, local eggs and sourdough bread. Work from local artists and artisans. flowerstone333@gmail. com. (530) 205-5882.

GARDEN

Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See Sept. 29 listing.

MEETINGS

National Day of Service. 1-3 p.m. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. Celebrating the club’s contribution to help solve food insecurities in the area. A brief program and then an ice cream social follows. eurekawomansclub.org.

OUTDOORS

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Bird Walk. 8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Bring binoculars and meet trip leader Kathryn Wendel at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) for easy-to-walk trails and an opportunity to view a diverse range of species. Free. rras.org.

FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Meet leaders Renshin Bunce and Elliott Dabill in the lobby of the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk focusing on wastewater treatment and/or ecology. Free. (707) 826-2359.

Richardson Grove Centennial. 12-4 p.m. Richardson

Grove State Park Visitor’s Center, 1600 U.S. Highway 101 #8, Garberville. Celebration includes live music from Object Heavy, a new visitor center display from artist Jennifer Amidi, food, booths from local organizations, field games and more. Free. (707) 572-7379.

SPORTS

Humboldt Roller Derby Home Game. 6 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Themed Expo Bout. Redwood Rollers opponent TBD. Second game is Root Force vs. Shasta Roller Derby Root. Doors at 5:30 p.m. Tickets available at STIL, Wildberries and online. $12 advance, $15 door, kids under 10 free. humboldtrollerderby.com.

ETC

Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:309:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. Ages 18 and older only. IDs checked at door. Alcohol and drug-free event. $5.50 includes skate rental.

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COMEDY

“Stop Measure A” Benefit Comedy Shindig. 6-11:45 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Hosted by Billy Wayne Davis and Mike McGowan from Grown Local Podcast, Frank Castillo from Roast Battle & Peak’d Podcast, Mike Glazer from Weed ‘n Grub Podcast, and David Bienenstock from Great Moments in Weed History. Tickets available online and at the door. Proceeds benefit the Humboldt County Growers Alliance and the Mateel Community Center. $30, $20 online. office@mateel.org. fb.me/e/3daAH0Qyy. (707) 923-3368.

MOVIES

Grown Up Movie Night. 6-8 p.m. Scotia Lodge, 100 Main St. Finish off the weekend with classics in the lounge. Food and drinks available at the lodge’s Main & Mill restaurant. Movies are PG/PG-13 and titles are listed online. Free. scotia-lodge.com/hosted-events. (707) 298-7139.

MUSIC

Live Music at Fieldbrook Winery. 1:30-4 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. See Sept. 30 listing.

Olga Kern - Piano. 7 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Winner of the Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition and a Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. $49, $39 senior, $25 children, free for CPH students. (707) 826-3928.

HBG’s Summer Music Series. First Sunday of every month, 1-3 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. Catered by Stephanie’s Home Cooking with local beer and wine, or bring your own picnic lunch. Non-service dogs are not allowed. hbgf.org. (707) 442-5139. The Verona Quartet - Concert and Conversation. 3-4 p.m. Lutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E. 16th St. Special concert and conversation in a casual setting, with artists sharing insights about making music and featuring repertoire by Felix Mendelssohn. $20, $5 students. admin@ eurekachambermusic.org. eurekachambermusic.org/ home. (707) 273-6975.

EVENTS

Humboldt Botanical Garden’s Annual Online Auction. 6 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. See Sept. 30 listing.

FOR KIDS

Family Movie Day at HBSC. 2-4 p.m. Humboldt Bay Social Club, 900 New Navy Base Road, Samoa. Bring the family out and get cozy and enjoy favorites rated G-PG. Drinks

and snacks available at the Lobby Bar. Movie titles are on listed online. Free. humboldtbaysocialclub.com/ourevents. (707) 502-8544.

FOOD

4-H Lamb Barbecue and Desert Auction. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Rohner Park, 5 Park St., Fortuna. Locally raised lamb, goat and pork meat barbecue and side dishes. To-go available. Dessert auction starts at noon. Benefits the Humboldt County 4-H programs and scholarships. Tickets at the Humboldt County 4-H office. $12, $40/family of four. friendlyfortuna.com. (707) 445- 7351.

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Free, hot food for everyone. Mostly vegan and organic and always delicious. Free.

Pancake Breakfast. 8-11 a.m. Freshwater Grange, 48 Grange Road. Enjoy breakfast in the spacious hall with buttermilk and whole grain pancakes, ham, sausages, scrambled eggs, apple compote, orange juice, tea and French Roast coffee. Top your eggs with homemade salsa and cheese. $10, $7 children. freshwaterhall@gmail.com. (707) 498-9447.

OUTDOORS

Clean the Sidewalk Day. First Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Valley West Park, Hallen Drive, Arcata. Help pick up non-hazardous items left behind. Meet at the park entrance. Instructions and supplies at the check-in table. gmartin@cityofarcata.org. cityofarcata.org.

Tidal Marsh Seed Collection. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Learn how to collect and prepare native seeds with the North Coast Chapter of the California Native Plants Society and the Northcoast Regional Land Trust.

ETC

Humboldt Flea Market. First Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. New location. Browse antiques, collectibles, tools, records, clothes, crafts, pies, jams and more. $2, free for kids under 13.

2 Monday

ART

Humboldt Open Paint Out. . Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. Artists are invited to paint the scenery at the fifth annual event. Watercolorist Juan Pena judges.

EVENTS

Humboldt Botanical Garden’s Annual Online Auction. 6 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. See Sept. 30 listing.

Pathway to Payday. 9 a.m.-noon. Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center, Corner of Seventh and C streets, Eureka. Four-day employment workshop series focuses on enhancement of application, resume and interview skills, and offers participants the opportunity to interview with real employers for real jobs. Free. swood2@eurekaca.gov. uplifteureka. com. (707) 672-2253.

FOOD

Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. Fresh fruits and vegetables, plant starts, flowers and more. No pets are allowed, but trained, ADA certified, service animals are welcome. Free. info@ northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/miranda.html. (707) 441-9999.

MEETINGS

Entrepreneur’s Club of Arcata. First Monday of every month, 4-5 p.m. Arcata Main Street, 761 Eighth St. C. Share

your ideas. Learn business skills. Network. Open to all. Free. (925) 214-8099.

ETC

Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. This informational Zoom session will go over the steps and safeguards of Area 1 Agency on Aging’s matching process and the different types of homeshare partnerships. Email for the link. Free. homeshare@a1aa.org. a1aa.org/homesharing. (707) 442-3763.

Tabata. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Sept. 29 listing.

3 Tuesday

ART

Humboldt Open Paint Out. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Oct. 2 listing.

MOVIES

Grown Up Movie Night at HBSC. 6-8 p.m. Humboldt Bay Social Club, 900 New Navy Base Road, Samoa. Drinks and snacks available while you watch classics in the Lobby Bar. Movie titles are listed online. Free. humboldtbaysocialclub. com/our-events. (707) 502-8544.

MUSIC

First Tuesday of the Month Sing-Along. First Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Join Joel Sonenshein as he leads a sing-along of your favorite folk, rock, and pop songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Songbooks are provided. Just bring your voice. $3. (707) 407-6496.

SPOKEN WORD

Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. Sign up list goes up at 6 p.m., and the open mic kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Two rounds of open mic poetry and a featured poet. Everyone is welcome, especially new performers. LGBTQ+ friendly. Free. instagram.com/wordhum.

EVENTS

Humboldt Botanical Garden’s Annual Online Auction. 6 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. See Sept. 30 listing.

Pathway to Payday. 9 a.m.-noon. Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center, Corner of Seventh and C streets, Eureka. See Oct. 2 listing.

Tacos and Art Night at the Sanctuary. 6-9 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Potluck tacos from 6 to 7:30 p.m. We’ll make fresh tortillas, you bring a taco topping (or donation), share a meal and everybody cleans up. Art

from 7 p.m. Bring a project or join one, supplies provided. $5-$10. together@sanctuaryarcata.org. sanctuaryarcata.org.

FOR KIDS

Look Closer and Make Connections. First Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. Explore new exhibits and activities, including marine science, a bear, discovery boxes, microscopes, puzzles, scavenger hunts and more. Tuesday through Friday. $3 youth, $6 adult, $15 family, free for members. natmus@humboldt.edu. humboldt.edu/ natmus. (707) 826-4480.

FOOD

Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. Fresh produce, meat, fish, dairy, bread, flowers and more. Music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals are welcome. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation. org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/fortuna.html. (707) 441-9999.

Old Town Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. Fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jam, crafts and more. Live music. Trained, ADA-certified service animals only. CalFresh EBT customers are able to receive a market match at every farmers market. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation. org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/oldtown.html. (707) 441-9999.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, flowers and more. No pets are allowed, but trained, ADA certified, service animals are welcome. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/sheltercove.html. (707) 441-9999.

MEETINGS

Humboldt Cribbage Club Tournament. 6:15-9 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Weekly six-game cribbage tournament for experienced players. Inexperienced players may watch, learn and play on the side. Moose dinner available at 5:30 p.m. $3-$8. 31for14@ gmail.com. (707) 599-4605.

Monthly Meeting VFW Post 1872. First Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. Calling all combat veterans and all veterans eligible for membership in Veterans of Foreign Wars to meet comrades and learn about events in the renovated Memorial Building. Free. PearceHansen999@outlook.com. (707) 443-5331.

ETC

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Virtual World, Online. Build English language confidence in ongoing online and in-person classes. All levels and first languages welcome. Join anytime. Pre-registration not required. Free. englishexpressempowered.com. (707) 443-5021.

Restorative Movement. 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 2-3 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Sept. 28 listing.

4 Wednesday ART

Humboldt Open Paint Out. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Oct. 2 listing.

Art Club. First Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Redwood Retro, 211 G St., Eureka. Come for the conversation and bring your own project or get materials and instruction for an additional fee. Sign up and this month’s project online. $22. stainedghost.com.

Figure Drawing. 6-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. Practice your artistic skills. $5. blondiesfoodanddrink.com.

MOVIES

Sci-Fi Night: Little Shop of Horrors (1986). 6-9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Pre-show at 6 p.m. Ra e at 7:25 p.m. Main feature at 7:30 p.m. Rated PG13. All ages. A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant. $5, $9 admission poster. info@arcatatheatre.com. facebook.com/ events/969041880836370. (707) 613-3030.

EVENTS

Humboldt Botanical Garden’s Annual Online Auction. 6 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. See Sept. 30 listing.

Pathway to Payday. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center, Corner of Seventh and C streets, Eureka. See Oct. 2 listing.

FOR KIDS

Family Movie Night. 5-7 p.m. Scotia Lodge, 100 Main St. Bring the family and enjoy classics in the lounge area. Food and drinks available at Main & Mill. Movies are G-PG and the titles are listed online under events. Free. scotia-lodge. com/hosted-events. (707) 298-7139.

GARDEN

Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See Sept. 29 listing.

ETC

Tabata. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Sept. 29 listing.

5 Thursday ART

Humboldt Open Paint Out. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Oct. 2 listing.

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See Sept. 28 listing. The Spirt of Arcata Marsh - Paul and Nancy Rickard. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Sept. 28 listing.

BOOKS

Book Talk: The Ghost Forest: Racists, Radicals, and Real Estate in the California Redwoods. 5:30-8 p.m. Cal

Poly Humboldt Great Hall, 1 Rossow St., Arcata. Journalist and activist Greg King presents on his book The Ghost Forest: Racists, Radicals, and Real Estate in the California Redwoods. Free. avs1@humboldlt.edu. (707) 826-3139.

MUSIC

McKinleyville Community Choir Rehearsal. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. See Sept. 28 listing.

Redwood Coast Music Festival. 6-10:30 p.m. City of Eureka. Four days with more than 100 sets of live music in seven venues in Eureka. Blues, roots, New Orleans jazz, swing, Zydeco, country, western swing, rockabilly and more. Plus, food, beverages and more. Ticket options online. info@redwoodjazz.org. rcmfest.org. (707) 445-3378.

EVENTS

Festival of Dreams: Outer Fringe. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. A weekend of out-there performance art. Six venues, eight shows. Performance info and tickets online. Sponsored by the city of Eureka. northcoastrepertory@gmail.com. ncrt.net/outerfringe.

Humboldt Botanical Garden’s Annual Online Auction. 6 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. See Sept. 30 listing.

Pathway to Payday. 9 a.m.-noon. Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center, Corner of Seventh and C streets, Eureka. See Oct. 2 listing.

FOOD

Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See Sept. 28 listing.

McKinleyville Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. See Sept. 28 listing.

Mountain Mike’s McKinleyville Grand Opening. 3-7 p.m. Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 1500 Anna Sparks Way, McKinleyville. A portion of proceeds benefits Mad River United. Free mini pizza for the first 100 guests. Swag, ra es and a chance to win free pizza for a year. (707) 203-8500.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 2-5 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. See Sept. 28 listing.

ETC

Restorative Movement. 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 2-3 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Sept. 28 listing.

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Area 1 Agency on Aging seeks volunteers to help with rides to medical appointments, educate and assist people to make informed decisions about Medicare options, advocate for residents in nursing homes, assist with matching home providers and home seekers, or teach technology training to older adults. Apply at a1aa.org/ volunteer-interest-form/.

Become a volunteer at Hospice of Humboldt. For more information about becoming a volunteer or about services provided by Hospice of Humboldt, call (707) 267-9813 or visit hospiceofhumboldt.org.

It Lives Inside’s Desi Demons

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill jennifer@northcoastjournal.com

IT LIVES INSIDE. As deeply as the tropes of teen horror movies are carved in the genre, a shift in perspective, in setting, in character can turn them on their head. Focused on an Indian American teenager, writer and director Bishal Dutta’s It Lives Inside opens up new avenues to explore isolation, shame and family conflict. Desi experience and Indian lore are as much at the core of the movie as teen girlhood and navigating friendships and shifting identities. While it may not go as far into those explorations as it could, It Lives Inside speaks to an overlooked kind of American coming of age and it’s a fun scare.

Samidha (Megan Suri), who goes by Sam, is blending in as best she can as a dark-skinned daughter of Indian American immigrants in a majority white suburban high school. To her mother Poorna’s (Neeru Bajwa) chagrin, she’s also pushing away from her family and culture, more

interested in hanging out with a classmate than helping cook for an Indian celebration. Sam sniffs her clothes for Indian food smells upon leaving the house and endures cringy moments where she says nothing as white classmates stereotype her. But nothing is as mortifying to her as the appearance of her childhood bestie Tamira (Mohana Krishnan). A social outcast, Tamira’s not fitting in, maybe because she’s far less assimilated, maybe because her hair is a nest of tangles and she clearly hasn’t slept in days, or maybe because she also clutches a jar of dirt in her trembling hands wherever she goes. When she reaches out to Sam and tells her she can no longer keep a demon trapped in that jar, Sam lashes out and smashes it in frustration with Tamira’s apparent delusion and embarrassment at being heard talking to her. This is a mistake. And when Tamira vanishes, Sam goes looking for her,

realizing, as she flips through a deceased Indian classmate’s diary, that the Pishacha, a demon from the stories they heard in childhood, is real and may have taken Tamira.

It Lives Inside draws on the bonds and chasms between immigrant parents and their children, the pull to assimilate into white American mainstream culture and the strength and support of family and Indian traditions. The cast handles what they’ve got well, but the script doesn’t mine too deeply, and the race to find Tamira doesn’t leave much time for reflection. We barely scratch the surface of Poorna’s experience, though her instinct to respond to a demonic presence by cooking a huge meal is one for the South Asian mom hall of fame. Sam’s sense of shame, too, could be further plumbed in terms of the workings of the demon and its connection to unrest and bad feelings.

The scary stuff is fairly simple: glowing eyes, movement in shadows, monstrous contortions. (Those of us who cut our teeth on The Amityville Horror know how far you can get with a set of glowing eyes.)

And Dutta’s execution is solid. We grip the armrests as a teacher moves through empty school hallways, and when the lights go out, Dutta delivers on that hiding-under-the-blankets thrill. Listen, after watching the trailer for Saw X (there are 10 of these?) ,I have renewed appreciation for a writer/director who can get teeth chattering with a PG13 rating.

It’s only when the creature becomes a visible, palpable thing that the tension drops, which, unfortunately is when it should crescendo. My son is a tremendous fan of monsters, especially Guillermo Del Toro’s. Those creatures feel fully formed, carry their own sorrows and rages in their bodies and postures, a touch of humanity that makes them awful. Without that, they can feel silly. In that case, it’s better they stay in the shadows where our imaginations make their shapes. PG13. 99M. BROADWAY. l

Jennifer Fumiko Cahill (she/her) is the arts and features editor at the Journal. Reach her at (707) 442-1400, extension 320, or jennifer@northcoastjournal.com. Follow her on Instagram @JFumikoCahill and on Mastodon @jenniferfumikocahill.

NOW PLAYING

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can I sign up for this version of Freaky Friday? With Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell. PG13. 114M. BROADWAY.

THE BLIND. Biopic about the marriage, family, downward spiral and spiritual redemption of … the Duck Dynasty guy. PG13. 108M. BROADWAY.

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THE EQUALIZER 3. Denzel Washington reprises his role as an erstwhile assassin aiding underdogs, this time in Italy. R. 109M. BROADWAY.

EXPEND4BLES. Yet another ensemble of action movie elder statesmen joined by Megan Fox and legends Tony Jaa and Iko Uwais. R. 93M. BROADWAY, MILL CREEK.

A HAUNTING IN VENICE. Kenneth Branagh reprises his role as the mustachioed Belgian detective solving a murder at a seance. With Tina Fey and Michelle Yeoh. PG13. 104M. BROADWAY, MILL CREEK.

IT LIVES INSIDE. Demonic entities make an Indian American girl’s (Megan Suri) teen years even scarier. PG13. 99M. BROADWAY.

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PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE. An asteroid grants dogs superpowers in this animated adventure voiced by Dan Duran and Kristen Bell. PG. 92M. BROADWAY, MILL CREEK.

SAW X. The puppet-loving serial killer (Tobin Bell) makes the case for socialized medicine via gross basement torture when he takes revenge on medical fraudsters. R. 118. BROADWAY, MILL CREEK.

STOP MAKING SENSE (1984). Put on your biggest suit for the 40th anniversary of the iconic Talking Heads’ concert movie. PG. 88M. MINOR.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM. The crime-fighting brothers emerge from New York City’s sewers for an animated adventure. PG. 99M. BROADWAY.

Fortuna Theatre is temporarily closed. For showtimes call: Broadway Cinema (707) 443-3456; Mill Creek Cinema 8393456; Minor Theatre (707) 822-3456.

Darwin’s Bulldog

By Barry Evans fieldnotes@northcoastjournal.com

“I was the most popular man in Oxford for full four & twenty hours.”

— T.H. Huxley, following his debate with Bishop Wilberforce

At 25, Thomas Henry Huxley returned from a four-year stint in the Royal Navy — he was assistant surgeon on a Royal Navy corvette exploring the South Seas from 1846 to 1850 — as something of a celebrity. His research papers on marine invertebrates, which he’d been mailing regularly back to London, so impressed the scions of gentlemen scientists of the day that he was promptly elected a fellow of the Royal Society when back on land. For someone so young and of a lowly upbringing, this was a huge honor.

Huxley was soon lecturing at Imperial College in London (my nemesis — I’m a Queen Mary alum), when he became friendly with Charles Darwin, another scientist-voyager, Darwin having spent four years as a naturalist on HMS Beagle. When Darwin’s On the Origin of Species was published in 1859, Huxley became its most vocal promoter in the face of huge opposition from the Church of England. The theory of evolution (“survival of the fittest” in the later quick ’n’ dirty phrase) directly challenged the Genesis account of our origins. While the church didn’t have much to say about how worms and wombats had come about, it was seriously opposed to the notion that humans are essentially cousins of (gasp) chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans — evolution having done the heavy lifting which, previously, God had taken care of.

“Would you prefer a monkey for your grandfather or grandmother?” asked Bishop Wilberforce, eight months after publication of Origin. The occasion was a debate, on the fourth day of the 1860 meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, between Huxley and Samuel “Soapy Sam” Wilberforce, Bishop of Oxford. The son of William Wilberforce, the abolitionist who had headed the campaign to pass the 1807 (anti) Slave Trade Act, Samuel Wilberforce was a fierce conservative and a formidable debater,

“part viper, part soapbox parliamentarian” according to one account.

“The Lord hath delivered him into mine hands,” Huxley is supposed to have whispered to a companion on hearing Wilberforce’s sarcastic question. Huxley’s response has gone down in history as the finest riposte ever: “If the question is put to me, would I rather have a miserable ape for a grandfather or a man highly endowed by nature and possessed of great means and influence and yet who employs these faculties and that influence for the mere purpose of introducing ridicule into a grave scientific discussion — I unhesitatingly affirm my preference for the ape.” Touché! Huxley’s adoption of evolution went beyond academic or religious interest. For instance, he lectured on behalf of “Negro emancipation,” defying the then common belief in polygeny — that Europeans and Africans are different species — which was used as justification for slavery, especially in the American South. As a comparative anatomist, and long before Watson and Crick cracked the structure of DNA in the 1950s, he marshaled the available evidence of the time to show that we are all descended from common (Black) ancestors. Were it that simple. Pro-emancipation Thomas Huxley was a man of his time, an imperialist who believed in racial hierarchies: In his mind, to paraphrase Orwell, we’re all equal, but some (whites) are more equal than others. As a result, he became an early eugenicist and one-time president of the British Eugenics Society. The controversy lives on. For instance, two years ago, the authorities at Bellingham’s Western Washington University removed Huxley’s name from its environmental college, citing his “white supremacist values.”

Darwin got much right and, in the light of Mendelian genetics and DNA, much wrong. So did his “bulldog,” T.H. Huxley. Still, one will always be known as the Father of Evolution and the other? Best comeback ever. l

Barry Evans (he/him, barryevans9@ yahoo.com) is conflicted as to whether we should judge historical figures by the values of their time or of ours.

Huxley at age 55, 20 years after debating Wilberforce.

Photo by Lock & Whitfield, via Wikimedia, public domain

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by David Levinson Wilk

CROSSWORD

MEATS

ACROSS

1. Danny of “White Christmas”

5. Enjoyed immensely

10. Words before fever or risk

14. Eco-friendly certification letters

15. Joe Cocker’s “You ____ Beautiful”

16. Online periodical

17. “This ____ outrage!”

18. Erin of “Happy Days”

19. Lydia Ko’s sports org.

20. Uncertainty about whether something is right or wrong

23. Adorns with Charmin, for short

24. Sedimentary deposit

25. Understand

26. Visual phenomenon at

310 F STREET, EUREKA, CA 95501 (707) 442-1400

FAX (707) 442-1401

some raves

32. Batman and Robin wear them

35. Banister

36. “There’s ____ in team”

37. Black-and-white predator

38. Versatile utensil

40. Magazine founder Eric

41. Historic figure who appears on renminbi bank notes

42. Tubular pasta

43. Oohed and ____

44. “More than anything ...”

48. %, for short

49. Louvre Pyramid architect I.M.

50. Pajama-clad mag founder

53. Trademarked Arby’s slogan ... or this puzzle’s theme

58. Novelist Picoult

59. “Este minuto!”

60. Overabundance

61. Government takeover

62. Get connected, say 63. Designer Gucci

64. Cough syrup amts.

65. Steelers great Lynn

66. Like ocean trenches

DOWN

1. “The Kiss” artist Gustav

2. “The Ant and the Grasshopper” writer

3. Quite a while

4. Poet ____ St. Vincent Millay

5. Actress Hedy in the National Inventors Hall of Fame

6. Start of a famous line from a balcony

7. Hit or miss, e.g.

8. “Ozark” actor Morales

9. End of a doorbell sound

10. “Phew!” feeling

11. Hyperbolic ordinal

12. Former Hungarian premier Imre ____

13. ____ Khan

21. Heaps

22. Short-lived ‘80s sports org.

26. Genre of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones

27. Oven setting for chicken

28. It hears things

29. Apt. feature, in ads

30. Cup alternative

31. Heading into overtime

32. NYC home of Frida Kahlo’s “Self-Portrait With Cropped Hair”

33. The “A” of 40-

Down

34. Snatched

38. “Chandelier” singer

39. Old televangelism org.

40. Persian Gulf land: Abbr.

42. Greek Z

43. “____ sure you know ...”

45. TV monitors?

46. “Sleepless in Seattle” director Nora

47. Country singer Womack

50. Oscar winner Berry

51. Chopin piano piece

52. Camera lens setting

53. Courts

54. Kilmer and Demings

55. Site for DIYers

56. Wardrobe item on HBO’s “Rome”

57. “Holy cow!”

58. Highway sign abbr.

NOTICEOFPETITIONTO ADMINISTERESTATEOF CHARLESE.SCHUTTLOFFEL

CASENO.PR2300281

Toallheirs,beneficiaries,creditors, contingentcreditorsandpersons whomayotherwisebeinterestedin thewillorestate,orboth,of CHARLESE.SCHUTTLOFFEL APETITIONFORPROBATEhasbeen filedbyPetitionerLAURAANN COCHRANE

Thepetitionforprobaterequests thatLAURAANNCOCHRANE beappointedaspersonalrepresen− tativetoadministertheestateof thedecedent.

THEPETITIONrequestsauthorityto administertheestateunderthe IndependentAdministrationof EstatesAct.(Thisauthoritywill allowthepersonalrepresentative totakemanyactionswithout obtainingcourtapproval.Before takingcertainveryimportant actions,however,thepersonal representativewillberequiredto givenoticetointerestedpersons unlesstheyhavewaivednoticeor consentedtotheproposedaction.) Theindependentadministration authoritywillbegrantedunlessan interestedpersonfilesanobjection tothepetitionandshowsgood causewhythecourtshouldnot granttheauthority.

AHEARINGonthepetitionwillbe heldonOctober19,2023at1:31p.m. attheSuperiorCourtofCalifornia, CountyofHumboldt,825Fifth Street,Eureka,inDept.:4,Room:4

Forinformationonhowtoappear remotelyforyourhearing,please visithttps://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/

IFYOUOBJECTtothegrantingof thepetition,youshouldappearat thehearingandstateyourobjec− tionsorfilewrittenobjectionswith thecourtbeforethehearing.Your appearancemaybeinpersonorby yourattorney.

IFYOUAREACREDITORora contingentcreditorofthedece− dent,youmustfileyourclaimwith thecourtandmailacopytothe personalrepresentativeappointed bythecourtwithinthelaterof either(1)fourmonthsfromthe dateoffirstissuanceofletterstoa generalpersonalrepresentative,as definedinsection58(b)oftheCali− forniaProbateCode,or(2)60days fromthedateofmailingor personaldeliverytoyouofanotice undersection9052oftheCalifornia ProbateCode.OtherCalifornia statutesandlegalauthoritymay affectyourrightsasacreditor.You maywanttoconsultwithan attorneyknowledgeableinCali− fornialaw.

filewiththecourtaRequestfor SpecialNotice(formDE−154)ofthe filingofaninventoryandappraisal ofestateassetsorofanypetition oraccountasprovidedinProbate Codesection1250.ARequestfor SpecialNoticeformisavailable fromthecourtclerk.

AttorneyforPetitioner: JocelynM.Godinho,Esq. 350EStreet Eureka,CA95501 (707)442−7262

Filed:September20,2023

SUPERIORCOURTOFCALIFORNIA COUNTYOFHUMBOLDT

9/28,10/5,10/12/2023(23−337)

NOTICEOFPETITIONTO ADMINISTERESTATEOF

PATRICKDPARSONS CASENO.PR2300161

Toallheirs,beneficiaries,creditors, contingentcreditorsandpersons whomayotherwisebeinterestedin thewillorestate,orboth,of PATRICKDPARSONS,PATRICK DAVIDPARSONS

APETITIONFORPROBATEhasbeen filedbyPetitionerJENNIFERRIGGS

Thepetitionforprobaterequests thatJENNIFERRIGGS beappointedaspersonalrepresen− tativetoadministertheestateof thedecedent.

THEPETITIONrequestsauthorityto administertheestateunderthe IndependentAdministrationof EstatesAct.(Thisauthoritywill allowthepersonalrepresentative totakemanyactionswithout obtainingcourtapproval.Before takingcertainveryimportant actions,however,thepersonal representativewillberequiredto givenoticetointerestedpersons unlesstheyhavewaivednoticeor consentedtotheproposedaction.) Theindependentadministration authoritywillbegrantedunlessan interestedpersonfilesanobjection tothepetitionandshowsgood causewhythecourtshouldnot granttheauthority.

AHEARINGonthepetitionwillbe heldonNovember30,2023at1:31 p.m.attheSuperiorCourtofCali− fornia,CountyofHumboldt,825 FifthStreet,Eureka,inDept.:#4 Room:#4

Forinformationonhowtoappear remotelyforyourhearing,please visithttps://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/

IFYOUOBJECTtothegrantingof thepetition,youshouldappearat thehearingandstateyourobjec− tionsorfilewrittenobjectionswith thecourtbeforethehearing.Your appearancemaybeinpersonorby yourattorney.

www.sudoku.com

YOUMAYEXAMINEthefilekept bythecourt.Ifyouareaperson interestedintheestate,youmay filewiththecourtaRequestfor SpecialNotice(formDE−154)ofthe filingofaninventoryandappraisal ofestateassetsorofanypetition oraccountasprovidedinProbate Codesection1250.ARequestfor SpecialNoticeformisavailable fromthecourtclerk.

AttorneyforPetitioner: JocelynM.Godinho,Esq. 350EStreet Eureka,CA95501

IFYOUAREACREDITORora contingentcreditorofthedece− dent,youmustfileyourclaimwith thecourtandmailacopytothe personalrepresentativeappointed bythecourtwithinthelaterof either(1)fourmonthsfromthe dateoffirstissuanceofletterstoa generalpersonalrepresentative,as definedinsection58(b)oftheCali− forniaProbateCode,or(2)60days fromthedateofmailingor personaldeliverytoyouofanotice undersection9052oftheCalifornia ProbateCode.OtherCalifornia statutesandlegalauthoritymay affectyourrightsasacreditor.You maywanttoconsultwithan attorneyknowledgeableinCali− fornialaw.

YOUMAYEXAMINEthefilekept bythecourt.Ifyouareaperson

©2022 DAVID LEVINSON WILK

Thedateregistrantcommencedto transactbusinessundertheficti−

tiousbusinessnameornamelisted

aboveonNotApplicable

Ideclarethatallinformationinthis statementistrueandcorrect.

Aregistrantwhodeclaresastrue anymaterialmatterpursuantto

Section17913oftheBusinessand ProfessionsCodethattheregis− trantknowstobefalseisguiltyofa misdemeanorpunishablebyafine nottoexceedonethousanddollars ($1,000).

/sDillonJones,Owner

ThisAugust16,2023

JUANP.CERVANTES

byss,HumboldtCountyClerk

9/7,9/14,9/21,9/28/2023(23−319)

FICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAME

STATEMENT23-00506

ThefollowingpersonisdoingBusi− nessas

SUNSPATANNING

Humboldt

1117−AMyrtleAve Eureka,CA95501

UltimateYogurtInc. OR71866397

1117-BMyrtleAve Eureka,CA95501

Thebusinessisconductedbya Corporation. Thedateregistrantcommencedto transactbusinessundertheficti− tiousbusinessnameornamelisted aboveonAugust17,2023

Ideclarethatallinformationinthis statementistrueandcorrect.

Aregistrantwhodeclaresastrue anymaterialmatterpursuantto

Section17913oftheBusinessand ProfessionsCodethattheregis− trantknowstobefalseisguiltyofa misdemeanorpunishablebyafine nottoexceedonethousanddollars ($1,000).

/sTonyHannan,President

ThisAugust17,2023

JUANP.CERVANTES byjc,HumboldtCountyClerk 9/14,9/21,9/28,10/5/2023(23−323)

FICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAME STATEMENT23-00508

ThefollowingpersonisdoingBusi− nessas

THEREDWOODRIVERWALK

Humboldt

1859AlamarWay Fortuna,CA95540

GoldenRedwoodLLC CA202253418551

2739HillVistaCourt SanJose,CA95148

Thebusinessisconductedbya

LimitedLiabilityCompany. Thedateregistrantcommencedto transactbusinessundertheficti− tiousbusinessnameornamelisted aboveonApril6,2023

Ideclarethatallinformationinthis statementistrueandcorrect.

Aregistrantwhodeclaresastrue anymaterialmatterpursuantto Section17913oftheBusinessand ProfessionsCodethattheregis− trantknowstobefalseisguiltyofa misdemeanorpunishablebyafine nottoexceedonethousanddollars ($1,000).

/sEinsteinPerinbaraj,Member

ThisAugust20,2023

JUANP.CERVANTES bysc,HumboldtCountyClerk

9/14,9/21,9/28,10/5/2023(23−327)

Section17913oftheBusinessand ProfessionsCodethattheregis− trantknowstobefalseisguiltyofa misdemeanorpunishablebyafine nottoexceedonethousanddollars ($1,000).

/sEinsteinPerinbaraj,Member

ThisAugust20,2023

JUANP.CERVANTES bysc,HumboldtCountyClerk

9/14,9/21,9/28,10/5/2023(23−327)

FICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAME STATEMENT23−00514

ThefollowingpersonisdoingBusi− nessas

BENNIEBALLOONS

Humboldt

1928BrandiLn Fortuna,CA95540

NazeliMAlejandrez

1928BrandiLn Fortuna,CA95540

Thebusinessisconductedbyan Individual.

Thedateregistrantcommencedto transactbusinessundertheficti− tiousbusinessnameornamelisted aboveonMarch15,2023

Ideclarethatallinformationinthis statementistrueandcorrect.

Aregistrantwhodeclaresastrue anymaterialmatterpursuantto Section17913oftheBusinessand ProfessionsCodethattheregis− trantknowstobefalseisguiltyofa misdemeanorpunishablebyafine nottoexceedonethousanddollars ($1,000).

/sNazeliAlejandrez,SolePropri− etor

ThisAugust29,2023

JUANP.CERVANTES byss,HumboldtCountyClerk

9/7,9/14,9/21,9/28/2023(23−313)

FICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAME STATEMENT23-00521

ThefollowingpersonisdoingBusi− nessas

MTSSTORES

Humboldt 1950DanielsStreet Arcata,CA95521

MandyLScharnberg

1950DanielsStreet Arcata,CA95521

Thebusinessisconductedbyan Individual.

Thedateregistrantcommencedto transactbusinessundertheficti− tiousbusinessnameornamelisted aboveonNotApplicable Ideclarethatallinformationinthis statementistrueandcorrect. Aregistrantwhodeclaresastrue anymaterialmatterpursuantto

Section17913oftheBusinessand ProfessionsCodethattheregis− trantknowstobefalseisguiltyofa misdemeanorpunishablebyafine nottoexceedonethousanddollars ($1,000).

/sMandyLScharnberg,Business Owner

ThisSeptember1,2023

JUANP.CERVANTES bysc,HumboldtCountyClerk

9/14,9/21,9/28,10/5/2023(23−329)

LEGALS?

County Public Notices Fictitious Business Petition to Administer Estate Trustee Sale Other Public Notices

442-1400 ×314

FICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAME STATEMENT23-00522

ThefollowingpersonisdoingBusi− nessas

DRAGON'SPRETTIES

Humboldt

18203rdStreetApt3 Eureka,CA95501

POBox3072 Eureka,CA95502

CrystalAPorter 18203rdStreetApt3 Eureka,CA95501

Thebusinessisconductedbyan Individual.

Thedateregistrantcommencedto transactbusinessundertheficti− tiousbusinessnameornamelisted aboveonOctober1,2018 Ideclarethatallinformationinthis statementistrueandcorrect.

Aregistrantwhodeclaresastrue anymaterialmatterpursuantto

Section17913oftheBusinessand ProfessionsCodethattheregis− trantknowstobefalseisguiltyofa misdemeanorpunishablebyafine nottoexceedonethousanddollars ($1,000).

/sCrystalPorter,Owner

ThisSeptember1,2023

JUANP.CERVANTES byss,HumboldtCountyClerk

9/7,9/14,9/21,9/28/2023(23−318)

FICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAME STATEMENT23-00526

ThefollowingpersonisdoingBusi− nessas

SIMPLESOLUTIONS&SIGNINGS

Humboldt

2288HillcrestAve Eureka,CA95501

TayaRGuynup

2288HillcrestAve Eureka,CA95501

Thebusinessisconductedbyan Individual.

Thedateregistrantcommencedto transactbusinessundertheficti− tiousbusinessnameornamelisted aboveonNotApplicable Ideclarethatallinformationinthis statementistrueandcorrect.

Aregistrantwhodeclaresastrue anymaterialmatterpursuantto Section17913oftheBusinessand ProfessionsCodethattheregis− trantknowstobefalseisguiltyofa misdemeanorpunishablebyafine nottoexceedonethousanddollars ($1,000).

/sTayaRGuynup,Owner/Operator

ThisSeptember7,2023

JUANP.CERVANTES bytn,HumboldtCountyClerk

9/14,9/21,9/28,10/5/2023(23−328)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY

NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACION DE ESTE DOCUMENTO

TALA: MA YROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ TÓM TẮT THÔNG TIN CÓ TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/23/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

On 10/24/2023 at 11:00 A.M., Peter Baylor Harris, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/12/2022, as Instrument No. 2022-009338, in book, page,, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of HUMBOLDT County, State of California. Executed by: JASON LEHMAN, AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIV A LENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the front entrance to the County Courthouse at 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501

All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 210-192-014-000

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 39833 Highway 36, Bridgeville, CA 95526

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $600,416.63.The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located.

Trustee Sale No 032422

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources. you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (628)946-4376 or visit this internet website www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S. #032422 information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (628)946-4376, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S. #032422 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Date:09-18-2023

Peter Baylor Harris 288 Pacfic Ave, APT#6b San Francisco, CA, 94111

FICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAME STATEMENT23-00542

ThefollowingpersonisdoingBusi− nessas

REDWOODCOASTHANDYMAN SERVICES

Humboldt

2350CentralAve McKinleyville,CA95519

CameronDCosby 2275ChallisCt McKinleyville,CA95519

Thebusinessisconductedbyan Individual.

Thedateregistrantcommencedto transactbusinessundertheficti− tiousbusinessnameornamelisted aboveonSeptember18,2023

Ideclarethatallinformationinthis statementistrueandcorrect.

Aregistrantwhodeclaresastrue anymaterialmatterpursuantto Section17913oftheBusinessand

ProfessionsCodethattheregis− trantknowstobefalseisguiltyofa misdemeanorpunishablebyafine nottoexceedonethousanddollars ($1,000).

/sCameronCosby,Owner

ThisSeptember18,2023

JUANP.CERVANTES byjc,HumboldtCountyClerk 9/21,9/28,10/5,10/12/2023(23−334)

FICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAME STATEMENT23-00548

ThefollowingpersonisdoingBusi− nessas

NORCALCASASREALTY SERVICES/NORCALCASASREALTY

Humboldt 265E11thStreet Arcata,CA95521

NorCalCasasRealtyServicesLLC

CA202358614076

265E11thStreet

Arcata,CA95521

Thebusinessisconductedbya LimitedLiabilityPartnership. Thedateregistrantcommencedto transactbusinessundertheficti− tiousbusinessnameornamelisted aboveonAugust15,2023

Ideclarethatallinformationinthis statementistrueandcorrect.

Aregistrantwhodeclaresastrue anymaterialmatterpursuantto

Section17913oftheBusinessand

ProfessionsCodethattheregis− trantknowstobefalseisguiltyofa misdemeanorpunishablebyafine nottoexceedonethousanddollars ($1,000).

statementistrueandcorrect. Aregistrantwhodeclaresastrue

anymaterialmatterpursuantto

Section17913oftheBusinessand

ProfessionsCodethattheregis− trantknowstobefalseisguiltyofa misdemeanorpunishablebyafine nottoexceedonethousanddollars ($1,000).

/sCeliaPimentel−Khatri,Owner/ ManagingMember

ThisSeptember19,2023

JUANP.CERVANTES byjc,HumboldtCountyClerk

9/28,10/5,10/12,10/19/2023(23−338)

ORDERTOSHOWCAUSEFOR CHANGEOFNAME BERTHAROSADIAZ CASENO.CV2301424

SUPERIORCOURTOFCALIFORNIA,COUNTYOF HUMBOLDT825FIFTHST. EUREKA,CA.95501

PETITIONOF:

BERTHAROSADIAZ foradecreechangingnamesas

follows:

Presentname

BERTHAROSADIAZ

toProposedName

ROSAELIAREED THECOURTORDERSthatall personsinterestedinthismatter appearbeforethiscourtatthe hearingindicatedbelowtoshow cause,ifany,whythepetitionfor changeofnameshouldnotbe granted.Anypersonobjectingto thenamechangesdescribedabove mustfileawrittenobjectionthat includesthereasonsfortheobjec− tionatleasttwocourtdaysbefore thematterisscheduledtobeheard andmustappearatthehearingto showcausewhythepetitionshould notbegranted.Ifnowrittenobjec− tionistimelyfiled,thecourtmay grantthepetitionwithouta hearing.

NOTICEOFHEARING

Date:November17,2023

Time:1:45p.m.,Dept.4Room4

SUPERIORCOURTOFCALIFORNIA, COUNTYOFHUMBOLDT825FIFTH STREETEUREKA,CA95501

Toappearremotely,checkin advanceofthehearingforinforma− tionabouthowtodosoonthe court’swebsite.Tofindyourcourt’s website,gotowww.courts.ca.gov/ find−my−court.htm.

Date:September19,2023

Filed:September19,2023

/s/KellyLNeel

JudgeoftheSuperiorCourt

9/28,10/5,10/12,10/19/2023(23−340)

/sCeliaPimentel−Khatri,Owner/ ManagingMember

ThisSeptember19,2023

JUANP.CERVANTES byjc,HumboldtCountyClerk

9/28,10/5,10/12,10/19/2023(23−338)

442-1400 × 314

classified@northcoastjournal.com

ORDERTOSHOWCAUSEFOR CHANGEOFNAME SHANEFITZGERALD CASENO.CV2301215

SUPERIORCOURTOFCALIFORNIA,COUNTYOF HUMBOLDT825FIFTHST. EUREKA,CA.95501

PETITIONOF:

SHANEFITZGERALD foradecreechangingnamesas follows:

Presentname SHANEFITZGERALD toProposedName SHANEREEVES THECOURTORDERSthatall personsinterestedinthismatter appearbeforethiscourtatthe hearingindicatedbelowtoshow cause,ifany,whythepetitionfor changeofnameshouldnotbe granted.Anypersonobjectingto thenamechangesdescribedabove mustfileawrittenobjectionthat includesthereasonsfortheobjec− tionatleasttwocourtdaysbefore thematterisscheduledtobeheard andmustappearatthehearingto showcausewhythepetitionshould notbegranted.Ifnowrittenobjec− tionistimelyfiled,thecourtmay grantthepetitionwithouta hearing.

SHANEFITZGERALD

foradecreechangingnamesas follows:

Presentname SHANEFITZGERALD toProposedName SHANEREEVES

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

THECOURTORDERSthatall personsinterestedinthismatter appearbeforethiscourtatthe hearingindicatedbelowtoshow cause,ifany,whythepetitionfor changeofnameshouldnotbe granted.Anypersonobjectingto thenamechangesdescribedabove mustfileawrittenobjectionthat includesthereasonsfortheobjec− tionatleasttwocourtdaysbefore thematterisscheduledtobeheard andmustappearatthehearingto showcausewhythepetitionshould notbegranted.Ifnowrittenobjec− tionistimelyfiled,thecourtmay grantthepetitionwithouta hearing.

mustfileawrittenobjectionthat includesthereasonsfortheobjec− tionatleasttwocourtdaysbefore thematterisscheduledtobeheard andmustappearatthehearingto showcausewhythepetitionshould notbegranted.Ifnowrittenobjec− tionistimelyfiled,thecourtmay grantthepetitionwithouta hearing.

NOTICEOFHEARING

Date:October13,2023

Time:1:30p.m.,Dept.4Room4 SUPERIORCOURTOFCALIFORNIA, COUNTYOFHUMBOLDT825FIFTH STREETEUREKA,CA95501

Toappearremotely,checkin advanceofthehearingforinforma− tionabouthowtodosoonthe court’swebsite.Tofindyourcourt’s website,gotowww.courts.ca.gov/ find−my−court.htm.

COUNTYOFHUMBOLDT825FIFTH STREETEUREKA,CA95501

Toappearremotely,checkin advanceofthehearingforinforma− tionabouthowtodosoonthe court’swebsite.Tofindyourcourt’s website,gotowww.courts.ca.gov/ find−my−court.htm.

Date:July22,2023

Filed:July22,2023

/s/TimothyA.Canning JudgeoftheSuperiorCourt 9/7,9/14,9/21,9/28/2023(23−310)

442-1400 × 314

NOTICEOFHEARING

COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.3 WAS NOT REQUIRED BECAUSE THE INDIVIDUAL(S) DO NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF “BORROWER” PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2920.5(c).

Date:October13,2023

Time:1:30p.m.,Dept.4Room4 SUPERIORCOURTOFCALIFORNIA, COUNTYOFHUMBOLDT825FIFTH STREETEUREKA,CA95501

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JUILY 19, 2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

Toappearremotely,checkin advanceofthehearingforinforma− tionabouthowtodosoonthe court’swebsite.Tofindyourcourt’s website,gotowww.courts.ca.gov/ find−my−court.htm.

NOTICEOFHEARING

Date:October13,2023

Time:1:30p.m.,Dept.4Room4 SUPERIORCOURTOFCALIFORNIA, COUNTYOFHUMBOLDT825FIFTH STREETEUREKA,CA95501

Date:July22,2023

Filed:July22,2023

/s/TimothyA.Canning JudgeoftheSuperiorCourt

9/7,9/14,9/21,9/28/2023(23−310)

A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee, as shown below, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

TRUSTOR: Sensi Valley Inc., a Nevada Corporation

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DULY APPOINTED TRUSTEE: Harland Law Firm LLP

DEED OF TRUST RECORDED: July 19, 2019

INSTRUMENT NUMBER: 2019-012521 of the Official Records of the Recorder of Humboldt County, California

DATE OF SALE: November 9, 2023 at 11:00 A.M.

PLACE OF SALE: Front entrance to the County Courthouse, 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501

Date:July22,2023

Filed:July22,2023 /s/TimothyA.Canning JudgeoftheSuperiorCourt

THE COMMON DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY IS PURPORTED TO BE: 2170 Cobb Rd., Dinsmore, CA. Directions to the property may be obtained by pursuant to a written request submitted to Harland Law Firm LLP, 212 G Street, Suite 201, Eureka, CA 95501, within 10 days from the first publication of this notice.

9/7,9/14,9/21,9/28/2023(23−310)

See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof for the Legal Description.

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges as of September 25, 2023: $733,535.04.

Beneficiary may elect to open bidding at a lesser amount.

The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is stated above, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made

Date:July22,2023

Filed:July22,2023

/s/TimothyA.Canning JudgeoftheSuperiorCourt 9/7,9/14,9/21,9/28/2023(23−310)

available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 707-444-9281, Attn: John S. Lopez, or visit this internet website www. harlandlaw.com using the file number assigned to this case NOD 2023-007278. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 707-444-9281, Attn: John S. Lopez, or visit this internet website www. harlandlaw.com using the file number assigned to this case NOD 2023-007278 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

DATED: This 25th day of September, 2023 in the city of Eureka, and the county of Humboldt, California.Harland Law Firm LLP

John S. Lopez, Attorney, Trustee for Beneficiary

Travis S. Bowen and Cydnee Bowen

EXHIBIT A

PARCEL ONE

PARCEL 17, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF TRACT NO, 289 (COBB STATION) FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY RECORDER IN BOOK 19 OF MAPS, PAGES 27 THROUGH 33, INCLUSIVE.

RESERVING THEREFROM, FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 18 OF SAID TRACT NO. 289, NON EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILmES IN AND OVER “COBB ROAD” AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP.

ALSO RESERVING THEREFROM EASEMENTS FOR UTILITIES, TOGETHER WITH OVERHANG AND ANCHOR EASEMENTS AS REQUIRED IN AND OVER THOSE STRIPS OF LAND ALONG ALL PROPERTY LINES OF SAID PARCEL 17.

PARCEL TWO

EASEMENTS FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILmES IN AND OVER “USFS ROAD”, “COBB ROAD” AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION LYING WITHIN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, HUMBOLDT MERIDIAN.

PARCEL THREE

EASEMENTS FOR UTILmES, TOGETHER WITH OVERHANG AND ANCHOR EASEMENTS AS REQUIRED IN AND OVER THOSE STRIPS OF LAND ALONG PROPERTY LINES OF PARCELS 1 THROUGH 24, AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP.

A.P.N. 208-341-023·000

PARCEL FOUR

A water easement to take up to the lesser of one third of available water or a flow equal to twenty five (25) gallons per-minute from an existing well located on Parcel 18, as shown on the Map of Tract No. 289 (Cobb Station) filed in the office of the Humboldt County Recorder in Book 19 of Maps, pages 27 through 33, inclusive for exclusive use on Parcel One for domestic and agricultural use.

APN: 208-341-023 & 208-341-020

CITY OF FORTUNA DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION

FULL TIME $69,173-$84,159 PER YEAR, EXCELLENT BENEFITS.

Parks and Recreation Director responsible for the functions of the Parks and Recreation Department. Work is done under the administrative direction of the City Manager with extensive latitude granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Work is typically performed in a general office environment, with frequent work outdoors, which may include work in inclement weather. High School diploma or GED required and a Bachelor’s degree in recreation administration, or closely related field is desired. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of recreational programming including at least three years of management and supervisory experience. Experience in park facilities, planning, maintenance and design, as well as developing, planning, implementing, and facilitating sports programs is required. Experience may be substituted for education. Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Preemployment physical and background check required. Complete job description available at friendlyfortuna.com. To apply, please create an online account at governmentjobs. com. Position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

CITY OF FORTUNA ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER II

Full-Time $64,256.81 - $78,178.23

This is an advanced level skills position requiring knowledge of engineering skills, construction practices, GIS, CADD and surveying. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or significant completion of coursework for bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is desired, but experience that would provide the required knowledge/ abilities is qualifying. Must be 18 and have valid CDL. Complete job description available at friendlyfortuna.com. To apply, please create an online account at governmentjobs.com. Applications must be received by 4pm on Friday, September 29, 2023.

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CITY OF FORTUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

FULL-TIME, $85,889 - $104,497 PER YEAR. Management class position responsible for the functions of Community Development Director. Work is done under the administrative direction of the City Manager with extensive latitude granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Overall administrative responsibility for planning long range policy and program development, zoning, building inspection, housing programs, redevelopment, and general community development programs and activities. Must be 18 and have valid CDL. Complete job description available at friendlyfortuna.com. To apply, please create an online account at governmentjobs. com. Position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

EUREKASYMPHONYGENERALMANAGER TheEurekaSymphony isacommunityorchestrawhichprovideshighqualitysymphonic musicperformedbythefinestlocalmusiciansforthebenefitof ourcommunity.TheSymphonyisparticularlydevotedtomaking classicalmusicavailabletoourregion’syouth.

TheSymphonyisseekingapersontohandleitsday−to−dayopera− tions.Thispersonshouldhaveexcellentrelationshipbuildingand publicrelationsskills,alongwiththeabilitytomanage,collaborate andpromotetheorganization.Thispersonwillberesponsibleand accountableforallaspectsoftheorganization,andworkunderthe directionoftheExecutiveCommitteeandincollaborationwith theConductor/ArtisticDirector.

Responsibilitiesincludeoversightandmanagementofoperations, events,ticketing,donations,marketing,andfunddevelopment Thisisanat−will,exemptposition.Annualsalaryis$58,240,plus healthinsurance.Otherbenefitsincludesickleave,vacationand allfederalholidays.

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Family Empowerment Center for Disabilities!

Provides training and support to parents and other caregivers with a focus on all aspects of the IEP process and successful and responsive transition planning; and a commitment to building and maintaining positive and collaborative relationships across multiple community providers.

Program Supervisor II, Special Needs Services

Starts at $24.55/hour

FEC Navigator, Starts at $20.60/hour

Bilingual FEC Navigator, Starts at $22.36/hour

Priority will be given to candidates who are a parent or close family member of an individual with special needs or disabilities. Experience with school districts and special education and knowledge of the Redwood Coast Regional Center is desirable.

Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, 14 paid holidays, 100% agency-paid, platinum level health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a retirement plan with matching contributions and profit-sharing. COVID-19 Vaccine required.

Please go to www.changingtidesfs.org for complete job descriptions and application requirements. Positions open until filled. Submit complete application packets to Nanda Prato at Changing Tides Family Services, 2259 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, CA 95501 or via email to nprato@changingtidesfs.org.

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Would you like to apply your skills in an established organization helping local children and families? Our exciting workplace has full- and part-time time openings. We offer excellent benefits for full-time positions and provide additional compensation for qualified bilingual candidates (English/Spanish)

Program Assistant-Case Management, $17.60/hour

Child Care Coordinator, $18.38/hour

Resource and Referral Director, $5,362.50/month

Visitation Monitor, part-time 6 hours/week, $18.38

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POSITIONS: Clinician I/II

I $27.09/hour, II $5,381.09/month

Bilingual Clinician I/II (Spanish), I $28.94/hour , II $5,730.85/month

Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist, part-time, 20 hours/week $22.33/hour

Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, 14 paid holidays, 100% agency-paid, platinum level health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a retirement plan with matching contributions and profit-sharing. COVID-19 Vaccine required. Please go to www.changingtidesfs.org for complete job descriptions and application requirements. Positions open until filled. Submit complete application packets to Nanda Prato at Changing Tides Family Services, 2259 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, CA 95501 or via email to nprato@changingtidesfs.org

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K’ima:w Medical Center

an entity of the Hoopa Valley Tribe, is seeking applicants for the following positions:

HEALTH INFORMATION

MANAGEMENT, MANAGER –FT REGULAR ($27.02 – $30.00 DOE)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/BILLER –AMBULANCE – FT REGULAR ($17.90 – $24.25 DOE)

SAFETY & FIT FOR DUTY OFFICER

– ADMINISTRATION – FT REGULAR ($31.84 – $41.78 DOE)

DATA ENTRY CLERK – MEDICAL RECORDS

– FT Regular ($19.54 - $26.33)

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – FT Regular Contract ($120,000.00-$140,000.00 annually DOE)

MEDICAL DIRECTOR – FT Regular Contract ($300,000+ DOE)

CHIEF OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS – FT Regular Contract ($51.74 - $75.38 DOE)

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR (FACILITIES) – FT/REGULAR ($20.44 – 26.81)

FACILITIES ASSOCIATE (FACILITIES) – FT/REGULAR ($15.99 – 22.13)

MAT CARE MANAGER NURSE – FT/Regular (Salary DOE and licensure) RN or LVN Licensure

OUTREACH COORDINATOR (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) - FT/Regular ($20.00 - $24.00 DOE)

DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR – FT REGULAR CONTRACT ($31.84 – $38.79 DOE)

SENIOR RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST –FT Regular ($35.59 - $48.60 DOE)

MAT PEER MENTOR – FT Regular ($18.00 - $21.00 per hour)

TELEMEDICINE COORDINATOR – FT Regular ($17.90 - $24.25 per hour DOE)

PATIENT BENEFITS-REGISTRATION CLERK – OnCall Temporary ($18.62 - $23.13 per hour DOE)

COALITION COORDINATOR – FT Regular ($17.14 - $20.01 per hour)

PERSONAL HEALTH RECORD (PHR)/ MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST – FT Regular ($18.62 - $23.77 per hour DOE)

MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST – FT Regular ($17.90 - $24.25 per hour DOE)

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT – FT Regular ($20.44 - $27.55 per hour DOE) or MEDICAL ASSISTANT - FT Regular ($18.62 - $25.09 per hour DOE)

OUTREACH MANAGER/PHN/RN – FT Regular ($40.02 - $49.99 per hour DOE)

DENTAL HYGIENIST – FT/Regular ($39.00-43.00 DOE)

PHYSICIAN – FT/Regular ($290K-$330K)

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN – FT/Regular (DOE licensure and experience) LMFT, LCSW, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist

DENTIST – FT/Regular ($190K-$240K)

All positions above are Open Until Filled, unless otherwise stated. For an application, job description, and additional information, contact: K’ima:w Medical Center, Human Resources, PO Box 1288, Hoopa, CA, 95546 OR call 530-625-4261 OR apply on our website: https://www.kimaw.org/ for a copy of the job description and to complete an electronic application. Resume/CV are not accepted without a signed application.

SENIORFISCALASSISTANT

−H.O.M.E.PROGRAM

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WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR-INTRAINING/PLANT OPERATOR I/II

OIT - $41,664.65 - $53,175.81/yr.

I - $48,147.94 - $61,450.34/yr.

II - $50,610.94 - $64,593.88/yr.

Apply online by 11:59pm, October 8, 2023. Participates in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment and disposal system, including sewer lift stations and associated equipment and the water distribution system. An ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mathematically inclined, savvy with reading and interpreting technical information and thrives in a team-oriented environment.

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Annual Income Limits:

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$340,000

A homesteader’s dream! ±7 Acres featuring a cozy 2 story cabin awaiting your finishing touches, outdoor kitchen & bar, outbuildings for all your storage and agricultural needs, a large garden with raised garden beds, and a flat, open area with plenty of room for all your equipment and potential future expansion as a farm or a nice horse ranchette. Property is located less than a mile from Burnt Ranch School and enjoys a wonderful v iew of Ironside Mountain. Bring your dreams and sweat equity to polish this gem!

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River front property! This cozy one bed one bath located only 20-25 minutes from Fortuna offers anything from an investment rental property to the summer getaway of your dreams. Sitting on ±0.39 acres. Conveniently located right off of Highway 36, this property provides RV parking, backyard fire pit, plenty of space to expand the house, or have a garden.

$289,000

Amazing sweat equity or flip opportunity in sunny Blue Lake! 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom home on an oversized lot with a multilevel floor plan, basement, and carport for off-street parking.

7711 MYRTLE AVENUE, INDIANOLA

$1,495,000

Serene multi-family property centrally on ±2.3 lush, stunningly landscaped acres. All living units have been recently remodeled, beginning with the tranquil 4/3 farmhouse with a contemporary design, custom large plank hardwood floors, entertainer’s kitchen, and simple yet upscale finishes throughout. Additional 1/1 unit and duplex tie into the clean and modern design while offering space for family, guests or lodging opportunities while the meditation/art studio tower presents a space for all types of creative expression. A truly all-round property ready for your vision, from a family compound to an income producing rental to special event facility and everything in between.

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OMC with 40% down! This ±1.45 acres has sun, shade, serenity and gorgeous mountain views above the Trinity River. There is an upper and lower flat with ample area to build a home, park a trailer or RV, and create a garden, a small orchard, raise chickens, or whatever else supports your country getaway vision. Best of all is the friendly elevation that is conducive to year round use or living! Water is developed to the property and power is nearby.

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±19 Acre mountain retreat awaiting your development! Enjoy easy access, a peaceful year round creek, building site, and beautiful views of McClellan Rock on this versatile property!

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Redwood forest sanctuary totaling ±6.89 acres conveniently located just 5 minutes from Redwood Acres! Ready to build with community water available, PG&E to the property’s edge, completed perc test, and building site located at the top of the property.

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SATURDAY

OCTOBER 7th

FORTUNA’S ANNUAL APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL

has grown from its roots as a harvest festival to an event that brings the community together, a city-wide combination farm event, historical celebration, and family fun day.

Free transportation on Fortuna Transit or the People Mover will shuttle guests from one venue to the next while enjoying the wonderful October weather in Fortuna. Stops will include Main Street between Rohner Park and 14th St, 12th & Main, Clendenen’s (at 12th & Newburg) and Fortuna Fire.

(9th-13th)

Artisans, Crafts, Food, Live Music

Free shuttle stop locations

Orchard Hayrides, Fat Anne’s Foodtruck, Scotia Band 12-1 , Cadillac Ranch 1-3:30, Apple Tasting, Caramel Apples, Apple Dumplings

Educational displays & many fun activities to help individuals & families learn how they can prepare for any potential disaster

735 S. Fortuna Blvd.

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Music, demonstrations, face painting, food, interactive activities and axe throwing!

Ernest Clifton Clendenen

– F OUNDER OF C LENDENEN C IDER W ORKS

Ernest Clifton Clendenen, father of Andrew, grandfather of Clif, and great-grandfather of Drew, was born in Eureka, CA in 1867 shortly after his parents, Andrew and Emeline, arrived from New Brunswick, Canada. It was a long and arduous journey that took them around the stormy Cape Horn. E.C. Clendenen used to say, “I came around the Horn, and I was born in Eureka.”

Ernest, and his wife, May, bought the land that is the orchard today, in 1908 from E.F. Johnston of Oregon. Among the varieties of apple trees on the property dating back to 1869 were Minkler, Smith’s Cider and Stark – that are still producing apples today. “We use all three in the cider at different times,” Clif said. “The old varieties are blended with other varieties for great flavor.”

When E. C. bought the producing apple orchard, he first packed and shipped apples in wooden boxes that were sold on the San Francisco wholesale market. In 1909 this was an overnight horse-and-cart trip to the docks in Eureka from Fortuna! From the Eureka docks the apple boxes were loaded onto a steamship for the voyage to San Francisco. Word was sent back from San Francisco that one of his shipments had spoiled, and that he wouldn’t be paid for his apples. Wanting to see for himself, E.C. boarded the next steamship, and upon his arrival in S.F., found his apples in perfect condition in the unscrupulous dealer’s warehouse. The old dairy barn across the street from the orchard soon had a small cider press, and the Clendenen’s started pressing and selling

fresh apple cider.

After struggling with a manual basket-type press for a few years, Ernest purchased the Mount Gilead No. 4-C Hydraulic Cider and Fruit Press in 1916, a room-sized machine that was shipped from Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Powered by an electric motor, it was capable of producing 100 gallons per hour, allowing uninterrupted pressing while the next batch was prepared.

Cider Fact

During Prohibition, the cider press ran nearly every day during the apple season. Apples from numerous local orchards were harvested and brought to Clendenen Cider Works for processing to supply the demand for a fermentable juice.

Andrew Clendenen

Less than a year after E. C. and May purchased the land, in January of 1909, May gave birth to their son Andrew in the house that is still being used by the family today.

Andy Clendenen rejoined his father in the family business in 1948, after delivering fuel for Shell Oil Company, and serving in the South Pacific during WW II.  In 1960 he moved the business across the street and into a new 1,800 square foot building. It was constructed by the Fortuna firm of T & H Construction and cost $3,829, not including plumbing, electrical or painting. The quality of construction and choice of materials has allowed the building to withstand several major earthquakes over the past forty years.

Clif and Drew Clendenen

Like his father, Andy, Clif took to the business at a young age. Today, Clif and his son Drew are picking apples, pressing, which happens roughly every five days, and welcoming visitors to sample a drink that varies in taste as different varieties become ripe. Clif and Drew blend varieties and each pressing has its own unique taste and texture.

Andy Clendenen pressing apples with the Mount Gilead Cider and Fruit Press.

Young Clif Clendenen with father Andy after harvesting apples.

Street Fair

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Come relax on Main Street with live music, eat great food, shop artisan craft vendors, explore the Providence-St. Joseph Health inflatable colon display, shop merchant street booths, and enjoy local sales from our Downtown businesses.

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Redwood Village Center

10 am -4 pm

Family friendly activities, Music, Food, Face Painting, Demonstrations, Axe Throwing, with participation from Redwood Village businesses.