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WEDNESDAY July 31, 2019

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Del Norte County Fair promises new attractions and fun for the family

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s they usher in the 126th-annual Del Norte County Fair on Aug. 1-4, organizers are touting fresh, new attractions plus returning favorites. County fair CEO and general manager Kim Floyd said she’s excited to debut a memorabilia museum paying tribute to the fair, with artifacts dating back to the fair’s earliest days. Also new this year is a

sensory room — a quiet space for stimulated youngsters to relax and interact with hands-on displays before returning to the fair’s other experiences. As for entertainment, Floyd said she’s enthusiastic about the upcoming performance of country/Christian fusion singer Coffey Anderson, known for his appearance on “Nashville Star,” at 6 p.m. on the fair’s opening night.

Another returning popular attraction will be the 11th-annual Coast Central Credit Union car show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. “And the Zipper Ride will definitely be back,” Floyd said. “Also, the exhibit building will be be full,” she said, “which shows the community’s support and how excited it remains for attractions like that.”

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Prison says ricin found By Cody Mann Triplicate Staff Writer

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el Norte County officials say a suspicious substance detected last week in the mailroom at Pelican Bay State Prison was identified in preliminary testing as ricin, a potentially lethal poison derived from the waste product of castor beans. No injuries have been reported and the investigation is ongoing. A joint statement from the county Sheriff’s Office, Office of Emergency Services and Public Health said the suspicious envelopes were received July 23 at the prison. The envelopes reportedly contained a then-unknown substance found during the prison’s mail-screening process. The location where the suspicious envelopes was opened was immediately quarantined, according to the statement. Three people were taken from the prison to a hospital for medical evaluations and later were released. Public health officials notified those who might have been directly exposed and said they were working to ensure there was no further risk to the public. A collaborative investigation was launched by local, state and federal law enforcement and public health officials. A Humboldt County-based hazardous material team was called to the prison to conduct the initial testing. The material found in the envelope was sent to an accredited laboratory for further analysis. Subsequent tests reportedly were underway. The press statement said correctional operations and security at the prison were not affected by the investigation. Meantime, the Del Norte County Office of Emergency Services was activated to support medical health efforts in the area. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) said in a statement that a letter claiming to contain a suspicious substance More Ricin on Page A2

Ridgeline Construction is developing and building 20 homes in Smith River. Cody Mann/Del Norte Triplicate

Del Norte houses ‘slowed by regs’ This is the second of a two-part story, commissioned by Country Media and written by national journalist Kathleen Stinson, about housing issues facing the region stretching from Crescent City on the south to Gold Beach on the north. The first installment, focusing on Gold Beach and Brookings, ran last Wednesday. Kathleen Stinson Special to The Triplicate

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uilders complain that stringent state building regulations are driving construction costs up in Del Norte County. They say new workforce housing developments in Crescent City and unincorporated areas of the county are at a standstill, given the cost of complying with State of California building regulations. In addition, the construction

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of smaller and more affordable homes called Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) is proceeding slowly, according to area planners. Unincorporated Del Norte County issued just three ADU permits in 2018, said Heidi Kunstal, the county’s community development director. In fact, she said, the county has no developers that specialize in ADU or workforce housing. Last year, the Del Norte County issued a total of 45 housing per-

mits, 24 of which were “above the moderate-income housing level,” added Kunstal. “Residential development (overall) has recently picked up,” she said. In 2014, the county issued 11 permits, increasing to 29 permits in 2015, 24 in 2016, and 34 in 2017. Still, “In the old days, 45 wouldn’t be very many permits,” said Kunstal. “(But) at least we’re seeing an upward trend, which is good.” Bob Brown of SHN, a Eureka, California-based consulting firm offering a variety of services relatMore Housing on Page A3

Welcome to the 2019 Del Norte County Fair! The boards of directors of the 41st District Agricultural Association, and the Del Norte Parks and Recreation District board, are proud of our four-day event, which we consider the best small fair in the state. Our fair is a classic slice of rural America. Take a tour of our fairgrounds, and you will see young people in FFA and 4-H uniforms displaying their animals ... you will see children enjoying the rides at the carnival ... you will see bull riders and barrel racers ... tuff trucks and a demolition derby ... and senior citizens proud of their blue-ribbon pies and cakes. The fair also brings high-quality entertainment to the region. On Thursday night, Coffey Anderson will perform at 6 p.m. in front of the grandstand arena. If you haven’t heard of him, you will. He is a rising star in both the country and the Gospel music fields. On Friday, Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray will perform his group’s wide range of hits, bringing rock and roll to the country setting. His opening act will be Camryn Ridgley, a local girl who is making a name for herself now in Nashville. Amazingly, you can see both Coffey Anderson and Mark McGrath for just the price of fair admission! That’s the best deal in the county. Everything you see here wouldn’t be possible without our sponsors who support the fair financially. The fair would also by just a shell if not for the volunteers who put in countless hours throughout the year to make our event great for visitors and participants alike. If you get a chance, please say thank you to both sponsors and volunteers. Have fun, enjoy some Del Norte County hospitality (not to mention a delicious doughboy) -- and welcome to the best small fair in the state! Rich Taylor President Del Norte Fair Board/ 41st District Agricultural Association

Smoke at bay here Jeremy C. Ruark For The Triplicate

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Jones Construction is building a 22-home subdivision in Crescent City.

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lthough health advisories have been posted in the region surrounding the nearly-12,000-acre Milepost 97 wildfire in Southern Oregon, California air-quality officials say a number of factors are keeping the smoke away from Crescent City and Del Norte County. “Coastal areas are expected to remain good, with periods of moderate air quality,” the North More Fire on Page A6

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