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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 this wave, just a big beautiful, The surfing community is shaper ’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 , a pioneer decided to complete his last year it,” he said. in big-wave surfing, who died of of high school in 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 , 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 in boards, is still around today and across a giant wave off the coast , 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

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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

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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, 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. Jeannine graduated with Jeannine was preceded He was a hardworking He crabbed through the the direction of Wier’s the Class of 1951 from the in death by her parents; To share memories of man, appreciated honest long cold winters, salmon Mortuary Chapel. Anacortes High School and her husband, Lee in Jeannine, please sign the and married the love of her 2001. She is survived online guestbook at https:// Del Norte DAR wraps life, Lee Zurcher in 1953. by her children: Theresa www.evanschapel.com/ Together they had three Moore, Stephen (Susan) jeannine-zurcher up wreaths kick-off Robert Ryan Fitzhugh Del Norte Chapter is a nationwide endeavor July 10, 1949-June 28, 2021 Daughters of the American to see that every veteran mighty Pacific while under his larger-than-life Revolution sends thanks and is honored and remem- appreciation to every person bered for their service to carving out a living for persona. Even as he grew who supported the Indepen- our country and to teach his family. Although he older, Dad continued to dence Day weekend kick-off and inform the public of was tough as nails when look for opportunities sponsorship venture for all ages, what it means to it mattered, Dad did to help others versus Wreaths Across America. serve in our military and not hesitate to share his Those who sponsored defend our nation. The humble possessions with taking care of himself. He wreaths, those who wreaths are made from his friends and family or embodied and lived up to stopped by to inquire about fresh balsa fir in Maine; to give you the shirt off the true measure of a man the project, those who shipped cross-country by his back when you were that you could count on checked out the display volunteer truckers, with in need. Dad was just and everyone who spoke, stops at veterans’ ceme- no matter the challenge smiled and said words of teries from coast to coast; built that way; he was the Contributed photo or circumstance. He appreciation, Del Norte then ceremoniously placed textbook definition of a The Del Norte Chapter Daughters famously once said that if DAR extends heartfelt on veterans’ gravesites in Robert Ryan Fitzhugh, man who endured to live of the American Revolution invit- you judge people based on thanks to each one. Thanks mid-December each year. ed the community to learn about one of the last self- his life within the moment also to Safeway Manage- The wreaths remain in proclaimed frontiersmen, while simultaneously their mistakes in life, you Wreaths Across America over the ment, and the local media, place for at least 30 days Independence Day weekend. steelhead fishermen, and looking for opportunities will not have any friends. printed and on-the-air, for over the holiday season. deer hunting experts of to bring small measures of These words still resonate publicity support. For sponsorships & infor- America, contact Wendy the Pacific Northwest happiness to those in his with his friends and family Wreaths Across America mation about Wreaths Across Maloneat 707-954-2210. departed this world on orbit. Some knew Rebo as and are a guiding principle June 28th, 2021. Born a man with a rough-and- in many of our lives. on July 10th, 1949, tumble reputation. Still, Making changes to improve your paper Robert was preceded in in Crescent City, CA, to his family, Dad was the Robert was affectionately quintessential gentle giant eternal rest by his father, Dear Reader, TV schedules printed in the paper. Most Country Media purchased the Curry have either digital cable, satellite TV or referred to by his children, with a visible heart of gold Raymond Benjamin Coastal Pilot and Del Norte Triplicate streaming services and do not find the TV Fitzhugh, his mother grandchildren, adopted for everyone to see and out of bankruptcy two years ago in July grids useful. children, neighborhood take part in his compassion Patrica Ellen Fitzhugh, his of 2019. The following March, business- Beginning with the last issue, we have kids, and friends as Dad/ and generosity. As brother Pete Fitzhugh, his es and schools started shutting down discontinued publishing the TV sched- Pops/Roberto/Rebo. As children, we could vividly son Jack Wesley Fitzhugh and reducing services to react to the ule to allow more room for local news, one of nine children, recall the kindness of a COVID-19 pandemic. columns and content. We want to fill our and baby Fitzhugh, who Robert lived his life to the man that most people We’ve made many changes since then pages with the content that our readers fullest and followed in would never have the was born too special for to ensure we continue to bring you the desire most. his father’s and brother’s privilege of knowing. But this world. Among those news that’s important to your life here on If you are not a subscriber to the Pilot footsteps as a commercial that was okay to those who will miss him dearly the Southern Oregon and Northern Cal- or Triplicate, please consider becoming ifornia coast. Our goal, delivering local one to support local journalism. You fisherman, where he around him because we are his children Peter news and creating a sustainable business can call 541-813-1717, email triplica- did his best to tame the all lived comfortably C. Fitzhugh, Ryan R. model, remains unchanged. [email protected], or go to Fitzhugh, Misty Fitzhugh, In our many conversations with our www.currypilot.com/subscribe or www. Madison Fitzhugh, his readers in the past year, we’ve learned a triplicate.com/subscribe to sign up. 707.460.6333 lot about what content people value the Thank you for your continued trust and siblings Patsy, Mikie, www.CrescentCityHVAC.com most. Time and time again, readers tell us support. CLIENT-Centered Customer Service Linda, Harry, Raymond, they value local news above everything Janice, Jane, his many else in the paper. Ben Kenfield grandchildren and his We have also discovered that the Publisher friends and neighbors. majority of our readers do not need the [email protected]

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hopes sharing his testimo- the general public to The solution to the Crossword can be found on Page A7 Daily Bread ny can have a positive im- come and participate and The solution to the Sudoku puzzle can be found on Page A7 From Page A1 pact on someone else expe- get to know some of our riencing substance abuse. unhoused...get to know heads of unhoused indi- Additionally, he’s aiming their story, we have the viduals, but will allow to spread awareness, and most amazing stories,” for Mission Possible and reduce stigma surround- said Justice. Our Daily Bread to have ing homeless issues in the The new program will better access to their community, along with be held at 1 p.m. on Thurs- clients, and get them con- other community partners days at Our Daily Bread. nected to services, such who have experienced Additionally, Justice as assistance in obtaining similar hardship. recently graduated with a permanent housing. “Our biggest thing is the certificate in addictions Jesse Finkenkeller is community here, we’ve all studies from College of an advocate and outreach been in that situation; drug the Redwoods, which worker for Our Daily addicts, we’ve all been will allow her to start up Bread. Finkenkeller used homeless, we’ve all seen more faith-based coun- to be homeless, and said that, so our e