Perhaps by now you have seen a few changes in the Del Norte Triplicate.We have reopened the Crescent City office at 501 H St., and have brought on a local full-time editor whose duties will be exclusive to the Triplicate.That would be me.#placement_573654_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid573654 = window.pid573654 || rnd;var plc573654 = window.plc573654 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=573654;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid573654+';place='+(plc573654++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');The only caveat is that I will not always be in the office. So, lets plan ahead so we don’t miss each other. My telephone number is 707-460-6723; my email address is Triplicateeditor@countrymedia.net. We still gladly receive snail mail. If we still miss each other, I will get back to you.As for news, the Triplicate is quickly moving toward an all-locally generated news and editorial product. You deserve more coverage of local people, places and events; a place where you can send an announcement and have a better chance of getting it published. And we trust you will benefit from insightful coverage of vital subject matter that would otherwise not be available to you.Just as important, you deserve a platform upon which to share your ideas, opinions and comments, whether in the form of a letter to the editor, as a guest column, or, as you will see beginning today, as a regular columnist for the Triplicate.We are proud to introduce the first of our regular columnists whose contributions are to be found elsewhere in these pages. Some you may already know. They were voluntarily drafted because of their continuing efforts to serve and improve the community, and their willingness to share their knowledge, perspective and experience with Triplicate readers.Kevin Hendrick is the chairman of the Del Norte County Democratic Central Committee. More than that, Mr. Hendrick holds the view that everyone must find a way to work together regardless of political affiliation. We have more in common with each other than we may realize. Let’s talk about it.Donna DeWolf is a highly regarded local real estate broker. Del Norte County is unique in a number of ways. We expect Ms. DeWolf to provide an insider’s knowledge of the local real estate market and trends that, one way or another, will continue to have great impact on each of our lives.Roger Gitlin, is the irrepressible former two-term member of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors. There isn’t a subject involving local government and politics that Mr. Gitlin hasn’t thoroughly examined. Buckle up, it may be a bumpy ride.And finally, I am delighted to be given this opportunity to meet you, to learn more about Del Norte County, and to work with and for you in my position as editor of the Del Norte Triplicate. I am excited about the changes to come and hope you will be as well. Daniel J. Schmidt googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });