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Death Notice: Emily Christina Neish

February 4, 2013, 10:36 pm
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Emily Christina Neish, 104, died Feb. 2, 2013, in Crescent City. She was born June 2, 1908, in Portland, Ore., and was a Del Norte County resident for 55 years. Celebration of Life services will be held at the United Methodist Church on Saturday at 1 p.m. Sign the family’s online guestbook at wiersmor tuary.com. Arrangements by Wier’s Mortuary Chapel.
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Death Notice: Stan Boyd

February 4, 2013, 10:37 pm
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Stan Boyd, 86, died Feb. 1, 2013, in Brookings. He was born Aug. 1, 1926, in St. Louis and was a 66-year resident of Del Norte County. Arrangements by Redwood Memorial Chapel.
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Death Notice: Braulio Joe Salcedo Esparza

February 4, 2013, 10:39 pm
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Braulio Joe Salcedo Esparza, 82, died Feb. 3, 2013, in Crescent City. He was born March 24, 1930, in Mitchauhan, Mexico, and was a 53-year resident of Del Norte County. Private services will be held. Sign the family’s online guestbook at wiersmortuary.com. Arrangements by Wier’s Mortuary Chapel.
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New chief chosen at redwood parks

February 4, 2013, 10:41 pm
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The man recently selected to lead Redwood National Park has a love for the ocean and experience in Northern California park management. Steve Prokop, who is currently superintendent at Kalaupapa National Historical Park in Hawaii, will assume his Crescent City position in early April for the co-operatively managed Redwood National and State Parks. Jeff Bomke is the sector manager of the three state parks within the partnership. “I’m really excited about it,” Prokop said in a telephone interview this week. “I look at it as a real adventure and an opportunity to make a difference with one of the most beautiful resources in California, and it’s an honor for me to be part of a team to take care of such a special place.” A native of New Haven, Conn., Prokop started working for the National Park Service in 1976 as a lifeguard at Gateway National Recreation Area in New Jersey and Golden Gate National Recreation Area during the summers while he attended college at the University of Connecticut. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in marketing in 1978, Prokop was hired as a permanent park ranger/lifeguard at Golden Gate National Recreation Area. He served in many capacities there from 1978 through 2001, including supervisory park ranger and deputy chief ranger. In 1993 he received a master’s degree in public administration from San Francisco State University. Prokop regulary enjoys long distance ocean swimming, including a competition 2.5 miles long. Now that’s he’s leaving Hawaii’s warm waters, “I’ll just have to get a wetsuit,” he said. Prokop’s tenure at Kalaupapa National Historical Park, which is considered a sacred site by Hawaiian natives, might prove useful in Redwood Parks, where part of the job involves constant sensitivity to sacred tribal sites and co-management of resources with the Yurok Tribe and others.
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Hatcheries warned of pending suits

February 4, 2013, 10:44 pm
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Humboldt facility airs coho concerns for Rowdy Creek Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery and two other state-operated North Coast hatcheries could face lawsuits from an Arcata-based environmental organization if changes aren’t made to their management plans. Last November and December, Rowdy Creek, Mad River and Trinity River fish hatcheries received notices of intent to sue from the Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC), a Humboldt nonprofit organization, due to potential effects that EPIC said hatchery-released fish could have on the region’s wild coho salmon, listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The required 60-day period has passed since the management of Rowdy Creek (privately operated) and Mad River (operated by California Department of Fish and Wildlife) received notice letters on Nov. 30, meaning that EPIC now has the ability to sue under the Endangered Species Act. “We’re interested in speaking to all the people involved in running these operations in order to come to a solution rather than to have it drag out in courts,” said Andrew Orahoske, EPIC’s conservation director, in a telephone interview. As of Monday, EPIC had not heard from representatives of any of the three hatcheries, Orahoske said. Rowdy Creek representatives could not be reached for comment Monday. The notice letters state that hatchery-raised chinook salmon and steelhead trout prey on wild juvenile coho, transmit diseases and compete for food and habitat — examples of “incidental take,” according to the EPIC.
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'Your garage is on fire'

February 4, 2013, 10:52 pm
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Ted Scott had just turned west onto 5th Street from Highway 101 when he noticed smoke billowing into the sky ahead of him Sunday around 3:15 p.m. He followed it to a house at 1056 6th Street.“I didn’t see anybody, and all I saw was flames coming from the garage,” said Scott. He began beating on the front door of the house screaming, “Hey, your garage is on fire.” Residents of the house, including two young girls, quickly evacuated, Scott said. The primary resident of the house is Raymond Downs. “They didn’t have a clue their garage was on fire,” said Scott. By that time, flames were towering 20 feet over the garage, he said. “It was roaring out of the front of the garage. That’s when I knew it was over with,” said Scott. “It’s a good thing the wind wasn’t blowing or it would have been really bad.” He yelled for people to get the keys to an SUV in the driveway, and another man ran to the vehicle’s front door to check if it was unlocked so they could possibly put it in neutral and roll it away. The doors were locked. A hose connected to another house was used to try to douse the flames threatening the SUV, but the heat was too intense for the stream to keep the fire at bay.
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Fashion Blacksmith owner, employee die in crash

February 6, 2013, 7:02 pm
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The owner of a long-time family business in Crescent City died in a vehicle accident Wednesday, and a company employee died Thursday as a result of injuries suffered in the crash, according to Crescent City Harbor officials. Dale Long, 75, was driving south on U.S. Highway 199 about eight miles south of Cave Junction, Ore., when he failed to negotiate a curve, crossing into the northbound lane and crashing head-on into a tree around 1:54 p.m., according to the Oregon State Police. Passenger Sandra Crockett, 65, of Crescent City, was flown to Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford, Ore., according to OSP. Her death was announced Thursday afternoon by Harbormaster Richard Young, according to Harbor Commissioner Ron Phillips. Long was the owner of Fashion Blacksmith, a boat repair business in Crescent City Harbor. “This is just an enormous loss and that is why the Harbor Commission directed that the flags be at half staff today,” Young said Thursday. Long “always had the best interest of the harbor and the community at heart,” Young said. “Sandie Crockett as well.”“She was a (former) harbor commissioner here,” Young said of Crockett. “She has always loved the harbor and always been a huge friend of the harbor.”
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Classic honors late Crescent Elk teacher

February 6, 2013, 10:58 pm
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Middle-school basketball tournament will contribute to scholarship fund Middle-school boys basketball teams from across Del Norte County will participate in a tournament this Friday and Saturday honoring the late Crescent Elk Middle School physical education teacher Eric Epperson and contributing to a scholarship fund in his name. The Epperson Memorial Classic pits 22 teams of seventh- and eighth-graders from Del Norte and Humboldt Counties in four divisions of play. Games will be played at Crescent Elk, Redwood Elementary School, Foursquare Church in Crescent City and at Del Norte High School’s Thunen Gymnasium and small gymnasium. “The origin of this tournament came about through (Crescent Elk eighth-grade coach) John Horner and (Redwood eighth-grade coach) John Nuszkiewicz, and Horner’s coaching experience with Epp,” said Jason Costello, founder of the Eric Epperson Memorial Scholarship and a lifelong friend of the late Epperson. “As much as anything, it’s a way ... to just spend a day and remember him.” Humboldt County schools participating include Zane Middle School (Eureka), Toddy Thomas Middle School (Fortuna), Sunny Brae Middle School (Arcata), Hoopa Valley Elementary School (Hoopa), Jacoby Creek Elementary School (Bayside) and Trinity Valley Elementary School (Willow Creek). Each team paid an entry fee to enter the tournament; the proceeds are earmarked for the Eric Epperson Memorial Scholarship. “These are top-tier (Humboldt-Del Norte) teams coming up,” Horner said. “It means a lot to a lot of people.” The inclusion of Del Norte County’s smaller schools, Klamath River Early College of the Redwoods and Uncharted Shores Academy, carried additional importance to Horner.“We play in five tournaments a year,” Horner said regarding his Crescent Elk A squad. “A lot of other teams don’t get that opportunity. It’s an opportunity for (teams like) KRECR to play in other tournaments.”
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Points add up for Loggers, not DN

February 6, 2013, 11:02 pm
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It is increasingly easy these days for the Del Norte High wrestling team not to bother with team scores. Take the Warriors’ Wednesday night dual meet against Eureka High at Del Norte High School, a 60-24 Loggers victory. Shorthanded once again, Del Norte saw individual improvement and struggle as the Warriors went 4-5 in nine contested matches. All nine ended in pins, six in the first period.“We didn’t wrestle that badly tonight,” Del Norte assistant coach Clint Schaad said. “We were giving up 30 points (in forfeits). We’ve got a kid sick, another one hurt ... it’s a reccuring theme, isn’t it?” Indeed, though the home team did not leave its vocal crowd without something to cheer for. Robert Boulby (147 pounds) and Hawk Mattz (154 pounds) each picked up pins in the first two contested matches, in 1 minute and 38 seconds and 2:29, respectively. Warriors junior David Plechaty scored six points for his team with a brutally efficient victory at 197 pounds. Plechaty pinned Eureka’s Michael McClurg in 32 seconds, the quickest result of the evening.“I had wrestled him before so I kind of knew what he was going to do,” Plechaty said. “I sprawled out, then got him on his back and into a cradle.” In the 122-pound match, Del Norte freshman Justin Schrader overcame a 4-0 deficit early in his match against Eureka’s Lypin Lee by bridging out of a hold, then pinning Lee in 1:13. Schrader wrestled with an injured left foot but let adrenaline take over.“When I’m on the mat, I can’t feel it at all,” he said.
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Warriors Basketball: Huskies spoil DN senior night

February 6, 2013, 11:08 pm
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Though the Del Norte High boys basketball team led Fortuna High for all of 20 seconds in the second half, a standing room-only crowd at Del Norte High School’s Thunen Gymnasium felt a winnable game slip away. The Huskies scored eight points during their final four possessions to seal a 49-39 victory on Tuesday night. Del Norte crashed and burned on its way to the final buzzer on Senior Night. Sean DeArman committed a turnover in the backcourt and incurred an offensive goaltending violation on consecutive possessions. Doug Ovickturned the ball over with 30 seconds remaining on a bad pass. Steven Maready was whistled for an offensive foul before an inbounds pass, and Warriors head coach Blaine Lopez was whistled for a technical foul protesting the call. “If we don’t get called for offensive goaltending, it’s a two-point game,” Lopez said. “We (also) had two turnovers at the wrong time.” What had been an inspired game for Del Norte (7-12 overall, 2-5 Humboldt-Del Norte Big 5 League) ended on a sour note. Sophomore Josh Gruden caught fire early, scoring all eight of his points in the first quarter as the Warriors built an 11-8 lead. Fortuna (20-4 overall, 7-1 HDN Big 5) ended the second quarter on a 14-6 run to take a 24-23 halftime lead and then held Del Norte’s offense in check during a four-minute field goal drought in the third quarter. The Warriors trailed 35-31 entering the game’s final period.“We played as well as we could defensively,” Lopez said. “That’s a good basketball team — best in the league. We couldn’t quite get there.”
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 7, 2013

February 6, 2013, 11:19 pm
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Memories of Bobby Rice at Relay for Life event Sometimes a brief snapshot can give you a measure of the color and depth of a life and how it shined. So it was with me and Bobby Rice on a Saturday night last July. I was hobbling the high school track at the annual Relay For Life celebration on crutches with a torn MCL. It was several hours after sundown and the evening chill had set in. As I tried to knock out a few miles in my Mom’s memory, somewhere between my knee, missing my Mom and dwelling on some recent bumps in the road of my life, I got into one of those places where the rags of time are weighing kind of heavy. It was in that frame of mind I found myself when all of a sudden I heard, “You better slow down Hopalong, you’re gonna burn up the track,” and turned to see Bobby Rice. He came up and put his hand on my shoulder, looked me in the eye and asked how I was doing. I told him I was managing and was having a talk with my Mom, who I mentioned had brought me to this place seven years before, when she was passing up in Brookings. Bobby pointed out at all the people walking the track, silhouetted by the light and spirit of the luminaria, and asked me if I knew what kind of gift my Mom had given me in bringing me to this place. I told him I did. He told me what a great place this was, how the people looked out for each other and what a “sense of community,” his words, there was in this small county. He talked a while longer about how much he loved this place and its people and then said he was going to leave me with Mom and go up around the bend. It was one of those times when you needed a shot in the arm and a reason to believe, and Bobby Rice gave them to me that night.
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Coastal Voices: Finding Del Norte, my 'forever home'

February 6, 2013, 11:20 pm
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My husband and I moved to Del Norte County a year and a half ago from San Jose. I had previously worked as a deputy district attorney both in San Joaquin County and San Benito County, and budget cuts seemed to follow me wherever I went. We came to Del Norte County because I was offered the chance to continue my career as a deputy district attorney. We were not sure what to expect moving to a rural city, so far north from everyone we knew. We need not have worried, for Del Norte County embraced us with open arms. Through my work and community service, I truly learned what it meant to live in a small town. People may say there is nothing to do in a small town, but I disagree. In a small community there is everything to do. I became a board member for the North Coast Marine Mammal Center and worked on several of its fundraising events. In addition, I became a member of Sunrise Rotary, and just last month was elected to the Board of Directors. Through Rotary, I became a volunteer for the Schools of Hope. As a volunteer for the Schools of Hope, I dedicate my lunch hour once a week to helping two first grade students learn how to read. The two students always manage to put a smile on my face, and I look forward every week to seeing their progress. Through Rotary, I met wonderful leaders in our community who serve in many difference capacities. I started attending public meetings. In attending the City Council meetings and Harbor Commission meetings, I saw elected members and volunteers of the community dedicate their time to make Del Norte County a wonderful place to live in.
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Pages of History: Storm swells river, washes out highway

February 6, 2013, 11:24 pm
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From the pages of the Crescent City American, February 1927. A storm that has been dealing destruction to the entire Pacific Coast for the past two weeks abated Tuesday after having caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to ranchers, townspeople and highways in Northern California and Southern Oregon. Beginning last Thursday, a heavy seaborn wind and rain kept up a deluge of rain for over 60 hours without abating. Cellars and basements were flooded everywhere and streams were swollen until the flooded lowlands tied up traffic for over three days. Smith River raised to such extent that its banks would not hold the flood waters and bridges were washed away and great sections of the Redwood Highway were washed out. The temporary bridge at Convict Camp was carried away, and sections of the highway in two places between there and Patrick’s Creek Station were washed out to the extent that it is said that traffic cannot be resumed until late May. It is now necessary for traffic from here to Grants Pass to use the old road for 50 miles. The flood also marooned dancers who were in Crescent City for the Firemen’s Ball on Saturday night, compelling many of them to remain here dressed in their masque costumes until Monday, at which time they were able to travel to their homes. Smith River flooding The Smith River was higher on Feb. 20 at 9 p.m. than for the 32 years before. The barn of Bailey Bros. was in danger of being damaged as one end was undermined by high water. W.D. Tryon lost 15 cows by drowning. Enough with the rain! As was noted in Thomas Peacock’s February weather report, we had some rain last month. If February had 31 days, it would have been even more. In one stretch of 24 hours, the moisture was 6.40 inches.
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Police Log published Feb. 7, 2013

February 6, 2013, 11:29 pm
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Here are excerpts from the Crescent City Police Department call logs for Feb. 1–Feb. 5. Saturday, Feb. 2 • At 1:20 p.m. a person arrested for public intoxication on the 300 block of M Street.• At 6:05 p.m. a person was arrested for public intoxication on the 200 block of M Street. Sunday, Feb. 3 • At 12:00 p.m. a report of a stainless steel table stolen from Pizza Hut.• At 6:34 p.m. a report of a theft at Rite Aid on the 500 block of M Street. Monday, Feb. 4 • At 12:48 a.m. a report of a vehicle hitting a parked car on the 400 block of C Street.• At 5:30 p.m. a report of a motor vehicle accident near 10th and J streets.
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Sheriff Log published Feb. 7, 2013

February 6, 2013, 11:31 pm
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Here are excerpts from the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office call logs for Feb. 1–Feb. 5. Friday, Feb. 1 • At 9:25 a.m. a search warrant executed on the 600 block of Fernwood Lane.• At 2:20 p.m. a report of juveniles pouring gas on the ground and attempting to ignite it at Park City Suprette. Saturday, Feb. 2 • At 4:52 a report of a hit and run at Walmart. Sunday, Feb. 3 • At 8:52 a.m. a report of a death on the 2400 block of Nickel Avenue.• At 5:39 p.m. a report of a stolen vehicle located on the 100 block of Klamath Beach Road.
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Death Notice: Charlotte Marie Wallace

February 6, 2013, 11:35 pm
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Charlotte Marie Wallace July 2, 1936 – Feb. 2, 2013 Charlotte Marie Wallace, 76, passed away February 2, 2013 in Crescent City. She was born July 2, 1936, in Avon, S.D. Charlotte had been a resident of Del Norte County for the past eight years, having moved from Barstow, Calif. While in Barstow she was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Charlotte was a member of the Catholic Church. She also enjoyed looking at photo albums of her family. Survivors include sister Eda Ehrisman of Mitchell, S.D.; son Joseph Blaha of Melbourne, Fla., and daughter Julie Blaha of Crescent City; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Rose Olson, sister Mildred Trukke, brother Tom Olson, and daughter Brenda Rivera.
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Death Notice: Juanita June Shaff

February 6, 2013, 11:36 pm
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Juanita June Shaff, 69, died Feb. 2, 2013, in Crescent City. She was born June 16, 1943, in Salinas and was a 28-year resident of Del Norte County. Memorial services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1031 A St., on Saturday at 11 a.m. Sign the family’s online guestbook at wiersmortuary.com. Arrangements by Wier’s Mortuary Chapel.
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Obituary: Bertha C. Droane (Feb. 28, 1938 – Jan. 31, 2013)

February 6, 2013, 11:40 pm
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Bertha C. Droane of Mountain Village, Alaska, long-time resident of Crescent City, passed peacefully in her sleep on January 31, 2013. She enjoyed knitting, bingo, cribbage and rummy. She was a homemaker and wonderful mother to six children and numurous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all. Survivors are as follows: Tammy Gregg of Chico, Calif., Raymond Gregg and Gaylene Whipple (Anna McCovey) of Crescent City, Robbie Gregg of Redding, Calif., Sandy Gregg of Redding, Calif., Cathereen Hicks (Victor Gramarosa) of Crescent City, and Tammie Rae Hicks (Franscisco Carrivales) of Crescent City. Grandchildren include Forrest Gregg of Crescent City; Ray J. Gregg of Crescent City; Stan, Ashley and Bobbie of Redding, Calif.; Cera Jones of Eugene, Ore.; Mariah Bowers of Crescent City; James Bowers of Klamath, Calif.; Victoria Gramrosa of Oklahoma; Nina Woodley (Mike Woodley) of Crescent City; Kaylynn Hakchaleun, Eric Carrivales of Crescent City. Great-grandchildren include Forrest Gregg, Samual Jones of Eugene,
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Obituary: Baulio (Joe) Sacedo Esparza (Mar. 24, 1930 – Feb. 3, 2013)

February 6, 2013, 11:50 pm
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Braulio (Joe) Salcedo Esparza was born on March 24, 1930. He was the eldest of six siblings. He passed away February 3, 2013, after a prolonged medical condition. Joe moved here from Michoacan, Mexico, to work in the local mill in Smith River where he met his wife, Kathleen, in 1964, and they moved to Crescent City to work at Miller Rellim until he retired 30 years later. Joe loved fishing and hunting but always brought home trees to put in the yard. He loved to garden and planted his zucchini and jalapeño plants. Joe was very proud to have gained citizenship September 10, 1998. After heart surgery in 2010, he found most joy listening to his music tapes and bird-watching with his dog “Chula.” Joe is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kathleen Esparza, their daughters Vicki Madruga and spouse Tom, Nancy Esparza-Vanpelt and spouse Jeff, Linda Esparza, daughter-in-law Esperanza Esparza. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Adam and Thomas Madruga, Seth Esparza-Vanpelt, Fransisco and Rosa Esparza.
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Obituary: Emily Christina Neish (July 2, 1908 – Feb. 2, 2013)

February 6, 2013, 11:53 pm
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Emily Christina Neish passed away February 2, 2013, in Crescent City at the age of 104 years. Born July 2, 1908, in Portland, Ore., of parents who emigrated to the U.S. from Norway. She grew up in Portland and graduated from high school, which is now the music department of Portland State University. Emily attended cosmetology school and worked as a hairstylist. She married Rudy Bower in 1929. In 1939, they moved to Ketchikan, Alaska, where Rudy owned Rudy’s Barbershop. Emily loved her Norweigan neighborhood and the ladies had many coffee klatches with lefse, fish cakes and shortbread cookies. In 1957, the family moved to Crescent City and Rudy died soon after. She married Mike Neish in 1964 the day before the tidal wave. We always told them they caused the tidal wave. Emily always loved nursing and became an LVN. She worked many years at Seaside Hospital. She loved gardening and her flowers; her yard was well known to many people. She sold her home on Railroad after Mike’s death and made her home with son Kirk and daughter-in-law Jane. Again the yard was her special project. Emily was preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Elizabeth Holter; husband Rudy Bower; husband Mike Neish; and sons, Kirk and Ray Bower. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Jane Bower. She is also survived by grandchildren Kris Bower, Cindy and Mark Silva, Karen Tedsen and Raymond, Marvin Bower, Leslie, Mark Bower and Bobbie Jo. Great-grandchildren include Kenny Bower, Kayla Bower, Nolen Bower, Tyler Bower, Rosanna Bower, Kory Knott, Kallie Bower, Breann Bower, Chad Silva, Grant Silva, Erika Walker, Soren Tedsen and Julia Tedsen. Great-great-grandchildren are Emily Tedsen and Krystina Webb. A Celebration of Life will be held at the United Methodist Church, 664 H Street on Saturday, February 9, at 1 p.m., with fellowship following. Reverend Carol Layton will preside. Donations can be made to the United Methodist Church. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at wiersmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel.
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