December 14, 2011 06:45 am
Rossini family expresses gratitude after its loss
The family of Charles Rossini would like to acknowledge with gratitude the kind expressions of sympathy we received during our recent loss. Your cards, flowers, thoughts, prayers and donations to charity were greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Carolyn Usrey, Kathleen Kosarek, Doris Mendez, Mike Rossini
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December 14, 2011 06:43 am
 On Nov. 18, three Scouts with the Boy Scouts of America Del Norte District were recognized as the 2011 Scouts of the Year. Ben Bradley, left, was awarded Venture Crew Member of the year. Morgan Perry, right, was awarded Boy Scout of the year, and Russell H., front, was awarded Cub Scout of the year.
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December 12, 2011 02:16 pm
 Redwoods reach skyward at Tall Trees Grove. Del Norte Triplicate/Richard Wiens Let’s just resolve to say we’re among the tallest trees in the world.” That said, Laura and I tried to quit worrying about which of the wooden skyscrapers in our midst was the Libbey tree, at one time hailed as the planet’s tallest living thing. We were pretty sure we’d found it — a double-trunked riser near a “tall tree” sign, but like in any old-growth redwood grove, it was impossible to tell from the ground which one stretched higher than the rest.
Besides, it’s no longer ranked No. 1. Researchers have found taller redwoods — they just won’t tell you exactly where.
When Redwood National Park was created in 1968, no tree measured higher than Libbey at 367.8 feet. National Geographic called it “the Mount Everest of all living things.” It subsequently lost about 10 feet off its top during a winter storm.
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December 12, 2011 02:14 pm
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Who doesn’t love bacon? I’ve heard it’s the hardest thing for previously meat-eating vegetarians to give up.
I eat it, but I don’t eat the stuff from the store any longer. I make my own. Once I learned how easy it was and adaptable to my personal tastes, I knew I would always keep some on hand in my freezer.
The hardest part in making bacon is finding curing salt and ordering pork belly from your local meat department. Yeah, not all that difficult when you consider Pa Ingalls had to catch and slaughter his own pig first.
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December 08, 2011 10:27 am
Concert slated Saturday night at event center
It’s going to be a little country and a little Christmas this Saturday at Lucky 7 Casino.
Country music star Pam Tillis will be performing holiday favorites and her hits at the casino in Smith River.
“Pam Tillis is a country superstar,” said Stephanie La Torre, the advertising and events coordinator for the casino. “People know her for her music.”
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December 08, 2011 10:24 am
Gary Reeves writing a series on Viet vet
 Gary Reeves says his “Kingman 1971” series will eventually encompass six books. Del Norte Triplicate/Bryant Anderson
He has completed three books in his “Kingman 1971” series, the fourth is finished but not yet in print, he’s writing the fifth book and has a sixth one planned.
Reeves will be at Spirit 101 Books and Gifts on Saturday at 3 p.m. to sign copies of the three “Kingman” books in print. There will also be a reading of his books and gospel music by the Soul Revival Band with refreshments.
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December 08, 2011 10:22 am
December 06, 2011 07:45 am
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Wild Rivers Community Foundation is awarding 21 organizations in Del Norte and Curry counties with checks to help with their holiday programs this year. A reception at Howonquet Hall on Wednesday will give each grantee the opportunity to accept the check and also to talk about individual programs and how they provide support to needy children and families during the holidays.
These funds were made possible through the generous donations of 21 organizations in Oregon and California. They will also be recognized at the reception.
The Holiday Partnership Program is an annual program at Wild Rivers Community Foundation. This year the awards, ranging from $200 to $900, will go to 12 organizations in Del Norte County, including Crescent City and the community of Smith River. It will help nine organizations in Curry County, including Brookings, Gold Beach and Port Orford.
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December 06, 2011 07:43 am
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 From left, Meri Mickelson, 6, Alyssa Cawid, 3, and Sara Mickelson, 10, help raise funds for the Tsunami All-Starz, a youth cheerleading organization. Del Norte Triplicate/Rick Postal
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December 06, 2011 07:39 am
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Oceana Gray DeMars was born Oct. 9, 2011, at Sutter Coast Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 19 inches. Her parents are Matthew and Dianne DeMars of Crescent City. Her grandparents are James and Christine Mitchell of Crescent City, and Brian and Gaylene DeMars of Fresno. Her great-grandparents are Calvin and Annabelle Coblentz of Spokane, Wash., and Teddy and Joyce Smith of Fresno.
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