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The Future is Now-Chamber hosts Economic Summit BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.
Under the theme, “The Future is Now,” the 2024 Del Norte Economic Summit welcomed 15 presenters, last Friday at the Elk Valley Rancheria. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cindy Vosburg welcomed 169 attendees. A Tribal Greeting by Chairman Dale Miller followed. • Chief Operating Officer Crista Stewart from the Elk Valley Rancheria kicked off the morning by touting the growth of the Rancheria, its new fuel station and convenience store, plans for the 92 room hotel, new pedestrian hiking trails, wildlife viewing platforms and the new project for South Beach access. • Advanced Air principal Levi Stockton, via teleconference, expressed his excitement in his air carrier service from CEC to Oakland and Southern California (Hawthorne). Stockton also announced a new baggage transfer agreement with Alaska Air.
Attendees at 2024 Economic Summit.
Please see SUMMIT, Page 3
Supervisors Vote to Adopt First-Ever Strategic Plan
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Del Norte County Board of Supervisors discussing the Strategic Plan. first-ever Organizational Strategic Plan effective fiscal year 2024 /25, as recommended by the Strategic Planning Team (SPT). The adoption of this document precedes the release of the State budget, before an
BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.
History was made last Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors meeting. After weeks of study, the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors has adopted its
anticipated $35 billion deficit has been addressed. The 69 page document addresses operations and ongoing projects for the 15 different departments and establishes a road map of priorities overseen
by the Board. According to the Strategic Plan document, the purpose of this strategic tool is to document the results of discussions with the Board, County Leadership and a public workshop held Feb-
ruary 29, 2024 and in subsequent public meetings prior to passage. The Plan outlines the Supervisors’ strategic direction in better serving citizens of Del Norte. Please see STRATEGIC PLAN, Page 4
Walmart Crescent City, “…Second Best Day Ever”
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Giving back to the community, (L-R) Junior Jones, Store Remodel Coordinator, Christine Slette of CASA receives $4000 check from Walmart, Crescent City, Store Manager Miguel Mata looks on. BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.
The mood was festive, partylike and celebratory as Walmart Store 1910 on Washington Blvd in Crescent City and General Manager Miguel Mata welcomed
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Pelican Bay Honor Guard presents Colors.
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customers and associates to recognize the first major remodel in 12 years. Mata proudly exclaimed Friday’s recognition was “ …our second best day ever.” The inference to “…the
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