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Fuller Center bicyclists make a pit stop at the State line. BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

38 Bike Adventurists with big hearts passed through Crescent City, last Tuesday enroute to San Diego.

The Fuller Center Bike Adventurers started their journey May 30 from Seattle and will arrive in “America’s Finest City” June 29 celebrating its 20th anniversary. Founder Millard Fuller (19352009), a recipient of the Presiden-

tial Medal of Freedom, founded the Bike Center with the quote, “Everyone deserves a decent place to live.” Fuller’s mission is focused on serving God by raising funds to help those needing “a decent places to live.”

From Americus, Georgia, the Fuller Center Bike Adventures serves 90 cities, housed 8400 families across 20 countries . The group bunked down Tuesday night at the United Methodist Church.

Much appreciation to the California Highway Patrol and Captain Larry Depee for assisting the bicyclists through Humboldt County and advising other CHP ofﬁces through to San Diego.

Community Members Upset

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with Transition of Ace Arena for Vehicle Storage

Members of the equine community have expressed disappointment and disapproval of the Del Norte Fair Board intent to transition the ACE Arena into a revenue-generating vehicle storage facility. Parents are concerned their children will have no place to rodeo practice or livestock train during the rainy winter months. Del Norte Sheriff Garrett Scott, speaking as a private citizen and as a member of the Lake Earl Grange, and not the Sheriff’s Department, released the following statement. “I attended the Del Norte County Fair Board meeting (last week) after receiving many phone calls from community members concerned that the ACE Arena (enclosed) was likely to be transition to a storage facility. As a local Lake Earl Grange Board member and Rodeo leader for our local youth, I attended public comment along with many folks to ask the fair board members to reconsider the transaction. I expressed that I was more than happy to be on any committees to help keep the Arena open for our youth. After some discussion and public comment, the Fair of board has moved to discuss the transition at the next Fair Board meeting. I felt as though the Board was receptive and appreciated the public input. I did not feel there was negative from the Board and willingness to discuss and reconsider.”

Scott continued, “My opinion on the transition is the impact it will have on our youth who use the facility for so many livestock opportunities and rodeo practices. The ACE arena is the only covered Arena in Del Norte County and there would no longer be any place for our youth to practice for rodeo events during the winter months. I am more than willing to solutions to the costs associated with the maintenance and use of the ACE Arena. Potentially, one of our local groups such as the Lake Earl Grange, may br willing to enter into an agreement with the Fair Board to manage the facility; however, both groups would have to come to the table to discuss an, of course, require majority votes from both boards.” The Fair Board released the following statement from Kara Miller, President of the 41st District Agricultural Association: “Recently, the 41st District Agricultural Association Boardthe Del Norte Fair Board- made a difﬁcult decision in the best interest to the long-term future of the Del Norte Fairgrounds. It should be said that more tough decisions are coming. Earlier this year, the board unanimously voted to use the indoor arena for long-term public storage. It is estimated this decision will bring in approximately $30,000 in revenue, annually, with minimal expenses. The facility has been used for horse riders to exercise their mounts, especially during the

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Crescent ACE Arena winter months; however, over the past three years, usage and revenue generated and dropped dramatically. In 2023, usage of the arena earned about $5,600. Last year, the ﬁgure dropped to $3,900. This year the board expects income to be less than $2 000. In April, the arena was used by registered riders just four times. Outside arena usage, with proper paperwork and insurance remains available Admission prices to the fair have increased modestly over

the past few years but creating a more sustainable interim revenue source will help keep the admission costs down for the whole community. Please be assured these decisions are not taken lightly. But

Suspects Arrested in Jed Smith Shopping Center Shooting

Ruminano Cheese Sells BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc.

Santori Cheese, a fourth-generation family-owned cheese company announced its acquisition of Rumiano Cheese, a leader in organic cheese and butter, renowned for its commitment and sustainability. The Plymouth, Wisconsin company brings together two heritage brands with shared passion for crafting award-winning exceptional cheese. “We are thrilled to welcome Rumiano into the Sartori family,” said Bart Sartori, CEO of Sartori Cheese. “This action aligns with our mission to make the best cheese in the world. We look forward to building upon Rumiano’s commitment

to their Redwood Coast family partners and local community. Rumiano’s dedication to excellence and innovation makes (Rumiano’s) a perfect ﬁt for our company.” Established in 1919, Rumiano Cheese has built a legacy of producing premium, pasture-raised organic cheese and butter with unwavering integrity. “We are excited to join forces with Sartori Cheese,” said owner.” Baird Rumiano. “For over a 100 years, the Rumiano family has been dedicated to crafting exceptional cheese and butter. Sartori shares our core values and comittment to quality, tradition and responsible stewardship. Masters Gallery Foods has acquired Rumiano’s converting facilities in Willows. BY ROGER GITLIN Country Media, Inc

Shooting suspects Russell Walters Jr., 17 and Russell Walters Sr., age unknown, have been arrested and detained in Citrus Heights, late Sunday. Crescent City Police Chief Richard Grifﬁn announced the shooting suspects at the Jed Smith Shopping Center May 28 have been taken into custody. Del Norte Sheriff Corrections deputies will soon depart for the

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without these tough calls, the future of the fair and the Fairgrounds will be bleak.” The fair board and the equine community plan to hold additional meetings in an effort to ﬁnd common ground.

Sacramento area to retrieve the senior Walters. Juvenile staff from Del Norte Probation will pick up the junior Walters for expedient transportation. Grifﬁn expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Citrus Heights Police Department, its SWAT Team for their cooperation in serving a search warrant at a residence in the jurisdiction. The Chief will ﬁle a report with the District Attorney to present it a complete investigation for prosecution.

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