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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
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Help needed to get a family back on its feet Sheriff’s sergeant hopes the community will help him rebuild
BY ROGER GITLIN The Triplicate
For the better part of almost four decades, Del Norte Sheriff Sergeant Gene McManus has been helping others. McManus has been protecting citizens of Del Norte County, selflessly and without seeking recognition. Now, in the wake of the Kelly Fire, he humbly seeks community assistance after the fires destroyed his home in Washington Flat, Gasquet. The ordeal began Wednesday, August 16. Keenly Aware of the growing fires perilously close to his home, Sgt. McManus safely removed his pets, including the beloved family turtle, and evacuated his family. He also set up sprinklers and water system to hose down the home’s roof. Then, the home lost power. Initially believing his home would survive, McManus was met by a fire captain and the California Office of Emergency Services fire team who ordered his immediate evacuation. That directive saved his life; he most assuredly would have perished in the ensuing moments as he observed 30-foot flames racing
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Thank you signs express community gratitude to the firefighters from the Gasquet Mobile Home Park.
Gasquet thanks first responders BY ROGER GITLIN The Triplicate
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The Kelly Fire completely destroyed the home of Sgt. Gene McManus when it roared through Gasquet.
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Two Gasquet residents from the Gasquet Mobile Home Park on U.S. 199 expressed their appreciation to the selfless firefighters and staff from the Office of Emergency Services in very special way. Shay Marlowe and Diane
Lovaas posted a slew of creative signs expressing gratitude to the first responders and displayed them across the front of the mobile home park and across from the Incident Command Center at the Gasquet Airport. Shay and Diane exuded every ounce of their being by thanking Please see THANKS, Page A10
Del Norte players playing key roles for CR Council B RAY HAMILL approves ADU ordinance Y For The Triplicate
College of the Redwoods football is benefiting from the influence of a number of Del Norte players, as the Corsairs look to compete for a conference championship this fall. CR kicked off the new season with a 21-7 win over Merced College recently (on Saturday), with some former Warriors not only starting but playing key roles for the team. Most notably, sophomore linebacker Tanner Forkner got the new season off to an impressive start, picking up just where he left off after an outstanding freshmen season in 2022. Sophomore running back Levi Cox-Cooley, a former Big 4 MVP, also looked good in limited action and was a bright spot on a sloppy offensive team performance, while freshman defensive tackle Bryson Price
BY ROGER GITLIN The Triplicate
The Ordinance season is upon us. Crescent City adopted Ordinance No. 837, adding Chapter 17.35, Accessory Dwelling units to Title 17 of the city Municipal Code. Short term rentals of less than 31 days will be prohibited on all Accessory Dwelling units (ADUs) and that a deed restriction be required reflecting that restriction. The prohibition exempts Junior Accessory Dwelling units (JADUs). The Council directed separate utility (water/ sewer) be allowed but not required. Proportional connections fees be charged to all ADUs, except for those that are created from existing space in either the primary dwelling or an accessory structure. The accessory unit can range from a minimum of 150 square feet to a maximum of 800 sq. ft. There is no owner-occupancy requirement for ADU or primary dwelling units. ADUs built prior to January 1, 2028 must obtain a permit and are subject to city inspection. ADUs built after 2020 must apply for
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Del Norte graduate Tanner Forkner has become a leader of the College of the Redwoods defence in his sophomore year.
Contract for Harbor Seawall awarded
First step taken in multi-year process to replace aging infrastructure BY ROGER GITLIN The Triplicate
The Crescent City-Del Norte Harbor District has selected Engineering firm Moffatt and Nichol to prepare designs and environmental review for a new seawall and Citizens Dock. The contract is for $550,000 and is 100 percent funded. There were two bidders seeking the design and environmental work: GHD Engineering of Arcata and Moffatt and Nichol. This is the first step as part of the $8.3 million grants awarded to the CCHD. The grant was broken down accordingly: • Port Infrastructure Development, $7,366,565 for the Seawall.
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