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SERVING DEL NORTE COUNTY SINCE 1879 www.triplicate.com FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 Crescent City, CA Surfing community mourns Noll’s death KNOX KERANEN his own boards out of Balsa “The thing was just glistening The Triplicate wood in his parent’s garage, and like diamonds off the face of later, at the infamous surfboard this wave, just a big beautiful, The surfing community is shaper Dale Velzy’s shop. Com- grinding thing...You look back mourning after the passing of mitting himself to the sport, Noll man, and I wouldn’t trade any of 84-year-old Greg Noll, a pioneer decided to complete his last year it,” he said. in big-wave surfing, who died of of high school in Hawaii to chase Later in his career, Noll natural causes on June 28. bigger waves. began to focus more on creating If you’ve ever watched the And, the waves Noll was surfboards, and launched his own 1966 classic surfing film, “The chasing kept getting bigger and line of handcrafted boards. His Endless Summer” you’ve seen bigger. In 1957, he became one surfboard company, Noll Surf- a brief glimpse of him streaking of the first to surf Waimea Bay in boards, is still around today and across a giant wave off the coast Oahu, which is now known for is run by his son Jed in San Cle- of Oahu. Noll was given the some of the biggest wave surfing mente. Noll was also one of the nickname “Da Bull” both for his in the world. first surf film filmmakers, along bullish appearance, and the way Noll described his experience with fellow surfer Bud Brown. he charged down a wave. of paddling out for the first time at “I was so stoked on surfing contributued photo Noll grew up in Manhattan the North Shore Pipeline — an- that I just wanted to make a photo 1: Known for his “jail house” black and white trunks, Greg Noll was one of the Beach, and began surfing at the other big wave spot in Oahu — in Please see NOLL, Page A3 pioneers in American surfing. He died last month of natural causes, according to a age of 11. By 15, he was shaping a recent interview with Surfline. social media post from his son Jed Noll. Merkley introduces bill to address lack of affordable housing BY DAVID RUPKALVIS The Triplicate A “devastating lack of afford- able housing” is something that can no longer be ignored, U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley said Tuesday as he announced he was unveil- ing the Affordable Home Act in the Senate. Merkley said housing is some- thing he hears about constantly and is something that must be addressed now. “Every single town hall I hold, every single meet and greet with elected officials, housing comes up,” Merkley said. “It’s a chal- lenge in rural areas, suburban Photos By Knox Keranen areas, everywhere. Every Orego- Rachel Justice and Jesse Finkenkeller are expanding services at Our Daily Bread Ministry at 1135 Harrold Street in Crescent City. nian, every American, should be able to afford a decent home in a decent community.” Merkley said housing is some- Our Daily Bread working to open shelter thing that every person needs, adding a stable home is a goal KNOX KERANEN Justice, the new director of Our Del Norte Mission Possible, ministry, which will be operated for every American. The Triplicate Daily Bread. which focuses on providing ser- by Mission Possible. Food and “Housing is so much more A faith-based feeding pro- vices to homeless individuals. addiction recovery services will than a building or a bed,” Throughout the pandemic, Our gram, Our Daily Bread, has been The partnership is essentially a continue to be run through Our Merkley said. “Stable, afford- Daily Bread Ministries never quit serving hot meals, five-days a building-share program between Daily Bread. able housing is a foundation for feeding people in need. week since they opened in 2006 the two organizations. Currently, Justice said the shelter — thriving families and thriving “We will serve anybody — although meals were switched Our Daily Bread is working to which will become the only true communities. Study after study dinner, anytime. They don’t have to take out due to COVID-19. renovate their building at 1135 shelter in the county — will has shown that children who to bring any identification, it’s Now, the ministry is looking to Harrold Street. Once completed, not only provide a roof over the grow up in a stable home do bet- just a matter of if you’re hungry, expand its services through a those renovations will allow for ter in school and do better in the we will serve you,” said Rachel Please see DAILY BREAD, Page A3 partnership with the nonprofit a more than 25-bed shelter at the rest of their lives. When families have a stable home, children start to blossom.” Merkley said being able to rent a home is difficult through- Celebrating Independence Day out Oregon but added home ownership is even a greater chal- lenge. With fewer people owning homes, it creates a trickle-down impact that hurts individuals, families and communities. “The greatest and most pow- erful factor in building mid- dle-class wealth is home owner- ship,” he said. “Right now, what we’re seeing is homes are out of reach in terms of their prices and so many of our youth come out college holding so much debt.” Merkley said the Affordable Home Act will address many of the problems, including a history of racial discrimination in federal housing policies. Merkley’s bill would invest $560 billion over 10 years to build more housing, which would hopefully drive prices down. “The goal is to have every- one be able to access homes they can afford,” Merkley said. “Everybody deserves a decent, affordable home. This is, in the president’s words, about building back better.” Photos Contributed by the Del Norte Chamber of Commerce Merkley said the bill would After COVID-19 forced Crescent City’s annual Independence Day celebration to stop a year, the city went all out over the weekend. During the Fourth of July Parade, community organizations, have five priorities, which are: businesses and members marched and drove down Front Street to celebrate America’s birthday. Mayor Jason Greenough and Police Chief Richard Griffin joined the festivities. The grand 1 – Address the legacy of marshals were the men and women who led the COVID-19 response over the last year. The Del Norte High School Class of 1970 came back together and placed second in the parade. Please see HOUSING, Page A9 INDEX Rower sets off on nine-month journey Crossword................................................A3 Four Del Norte Warriors named all-league champions Crossword Answers..................................A7 Classifieds................................................A5 AT TRIPLICATE.COM $1.50 A2 | FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 DEL NORTE TRIPLICATE OBITUARIES Jeannine Marie Zercher Melvin Fogle children: Theresa, Stephen and Louis (Diane) Melvin Fogle passed good work, having little and tuna fished in the long and Louis. They made Zurcher, all of Anacortes; away on Father’s Day, patience for stupid laws summers. At the time of their home in Crescent grandchildren: Jaime June 20, 2021 at his home and lazy people. his death, he was hoping City, California where Zaragoza, Steve (Lisa) in Crescent City with son Over his lifetime, to take his current boat the they owned and operated Robinson, Joshua Wood, David, near his bedside. he shirred sheep on the “Seabell” out for salmon. the Crescent City Septic Born June 1, 1930, he California coast, built Melvin will be fondly Justin (Lyndsee) Zurcher, Service unti1 1977 when was one of six children homes in a number of remembered as a truly Carla Zurcher, Amy (Brad they returned to Anacortes. born to Flora Meyers cities, doing concrete curb good man and the lessons Kulp) and Eric (Ariel) She then worked for the Fogle Clark. Melvin and sidewalk work, cabinet he taught those around will City of Anacortes and Zurcher as well as eight honored his country and building as well as home long be valued. operated a cleaning service great grandchildren. served in the Army during construction. For many Donations in Melvin’s Jeannine will be greatly the Korean Conflict. years he worked in the name may given per your Jeannine Marie Zurcher, with her daughter. In October 1951, he timber industry, fell trees wishes. 88, native of Anacortes, Jeannine enjoyed water missed by family and married Claris Lovelace and did saw work inside in He is survived by an went to be with her Lord skiing and flying airplanes. many lifelong friends. and Savior, Jesus Christ She found joy in spending She will be laid to rest of Paskenta, CA and they the mill. older sister, Tootie Eayrs, on Tuesday, June 29, time with family, at Fernhill Cemetery in were devoted to each He then discovered son David and wife Kathy other from that day on. the fishing and crabbing of Deer Park, WA and 2021. She was born on travelling, camping and Anacortes, followed by They had two sons Rick industry and loved it. three estranged grandsons. November 1, 1932, the telling stories. Jeannine a Memorial Service with also enjoyed playing and David. Melvin brought an old Melvin was preceded in daughter of Louis and Reception on Saturday, cribbage with her longtime Melvin cared for Claris wooden crab boat first then death by his son Rick. Clara LaPlace and was of July 10, 2021, at Summit French descent. companion, Kent LaRue. until her death. upgraded several times. Arrangements are under Park Bible Church.