Dixon Field Day Kids are helped to prepare their animals for a pre-fair show day.
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Hughes pleads guilty to 2nd degree murder Formal sentencing to be handed down in September daughter, Lindsey. Hughes acknowledged and signed off on a 22 year to life sentence and he will appear before Superior Court Judge Darren McElfresh, in September. District Attorney Katherine Micks supervised the plea arrangement. Hughes was arrested in the 1300 Block of West Keller after
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Gabriel Joseph Hughes of Crescent City amended his not guilty plea and admitted his guilt in the stabbing death of Richard Nations, 69, last December. Hughes also admitted guilt in the assault with a deadly weapon for the stabbing attack on Nation’s
a report neighbors heard cries for help from a young woman identified as Nations’ daughter, Lindsay. She told deputies Hughes stabbed her. Hughes has been detained in the jail since the December 6 incident. 10 felons leave jail On a separate matter, Sheriff
Garrett Scott announced the transfer of 10 convicted felons to the California Department of Corrections, freeing up needed bed space. The DNSD transfer team delivered the 10 felons to North Kern Correctional facility in Delano, two weeks ago. Sheriff Scott earlier reported he has increased detainment 30 percent since he’s been sheriff.
Gabriel Joseph Hughes
Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights Harbor Lots new at the Del Norte County Fair
dredging faces daunting deadline
BY ROGER GITLIN The Triplicate
Stars and Stripes and Summer Nights at the 130th Del Norte County Fair kicks off August 3 and runs its traditional four days. Lots of new and exciting events and improvements await visitors. The new grandstands have been installed for the comfort of the fairgoer. The Measure F seven year, quarter-cent sales tax expired in April 2022 and paid for the half-million dollar cost to replace the 70 year old previous grandstands. Measure F funds remaining total about $3.5 million. Thursday, August 3, is Kids Day (12 and under free). At the Pond Stage, ventriloquist Joe Gandelman will perform three shows starting at 11 a.m. • At Noon, Meet the Banjo with Captain Billy Banjo. • At 5 p.m. Little Mr. and Miss Del Norte will be introduced. • At 6 p.m., The Think Safety Magic show is scheduled. • Larry Fleet, featuring Jr. Jones will entertain at 6 p.m. at the Tri-Counties Bank Arena. The Fair visitor will have
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Only three Harbor Commissioners were present and met last Tuesday to update the public on the status of future dredging permits in the inner harbor. Also reported were a grants application schedule and an update from the CCHD comptroller on current finances. There was no report on how or when the Harbor will address the $1.9 million arbitration decision in favor of tenant Fashion Blacksmith. Immediately following the October 18 meeting, commissioners retired to closed session, with no report delivered after the closed session. Absent from the meeting were Commissioners Harry Adams and Brian Stone. “Difficult but possible,” was the response from Harbormaster Tim Petrick when The Triplicate asked him what is the road map to dredge the Photo by Roger Gitlin/The Triplicate
Fair General Manager Kim Floyd stands in front of new grandstands as the Del Norte County Fair opens.
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Are quail the new chickens? Former Warrior prepares for a new challenge at D-1 Lindenwood
BY ROGER GITLIN The Triplicate
On the eve of the Del Norte County Fair, young folks from the different livestock categories prepare their animals for the public. Sheep, goats, pigs and hogs, steer, chicken and roosters and now quail, will strut their stuff, this week-end at the 130th Del Norte County Fair. Del Norte High graduate Shaelyn Toreson, 17, will submit about a dozen Corturnix quail and at least one Bob White breed quail for judges review. The fair general manager cannot recall the at least 50 years since the quail category was utilized Shaelyn has raised quail for about two years through the Del Norte Grange. While raising rats, someone gave Shaelyn a cage and an idea to include quail in her livestock hobby interests. Shaelyn praises the quail eggs she raises and claims quail eggs are healthier and more delicious than chicken eggs. “Quail eggs are the new chickens,” she touts. Shaelyn says quail lifespans are between five and eight years, are easy to raise, eat just about anything and provide great friendship and companionship. Shaelyn,
BY RAY HAMILL For The Triplicate
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Tony Toreson with daughter Shaelyn Toreson and their quail Ranger. Shaelyn will show her quails at the Del Norte County Fair.
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Former Del Norte linebacker Anthony Slayton is backing himself to succeed at the next level after accepting a preferred walk-on to play football at Lindenwood University in Missouri. Slayton, who played a pivotal role on the Warriors’ march to a state bowl game in 2019, is coming off two big years at Shasta College and feels he’s ready to take his talents to the Division-I FCS program. “I’ve been here before, kind of betting on myself, and it’s worked out,” he said. “It’s a situation I’ve been in before, and I feel comfortable being the guy who has to work that little bit harder.” The 2020 Del Norte graduate showcased that work ethic while playing for the Warriors and was
named co-Defensive MVP of the Little 4 during his senior season. He carried that mindset to Redding where he was equally influential for the Knights. Not only was Slayton named Shasta’s Defensive MVP in both full seasons he played with the team, but he was also among the state leaders in tackles each year. In the fall of 2021, he finished with a state-high 61 solo tackles and 14 tackles for a loss, and he followed that a year later with a state-best 16 tackles for a loss. Even more impressive was the way he overcame a huge setback on his way to success. Slayton suffered a torn ACL in the final game of his freshman season, but battled back to recover in time for the 2022 season opener. “I really had no idea how it was going to go,” he said. “That
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