Homer farewell honors Colfax editor at 240-seat theater
A near full Colfax Theater filled Monday as residents from foothills and Sacramento gathered to honor Colfax Record editor Tom Homer who died. Mayor Sharon Gieras led the tribute with stories, poems and songs. Friends recalled his empathy and strength guiding others through hard times.
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Becky Johnson
Buzz Thru Joe’s
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Bob Perrault
Chamber of Commerce Board
Barbara Bowers
Lions Club
Ed Duffek
Auburn Journal
Deric Rothe
Kim Homer
Colfax Record
Colfax Theater
Wake set for April 16 for former Colfax Record editor
An old-fashioned wake for Tom Homer former editor of the Colfax Record will be held at Bootleggers from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday April 16 there will be a toast at 4 30 p.m. followed by refreshments friends and family are invited to attend to share memories of Homer.
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Colfax Seeks Public Input on Prop 40 Grant Plans
Colfax Parks and Recreation Commission will forward a recommended plan to the City Council after gathering public input on a one time $220,000 Prop 40 grant. The funds, set aside in 2002 under the Resource Bond Act, may be used for refurbishing buildings, purchasing land for recreation, and developing neighborhood and regional parks.
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Easter Egg Hunt draws families to Colfax Memorial Park
Colfax Lions Club hosts a Saturday Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. at Colfax Veterans Memorial Ballpark with age-group categories and a golden egg in each. About 600 eggs to hide, organizer Lydon Motthorn says. Parking advice to use the baseball diamond area. Easter Bunny photo session follows at Hills Flat Lumber from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Colfax.
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Bail set for robbery suspects in Tesoro gas station heist
Four Stockton men were suspected of armed robbery at the Canyon Way Tesoro gas station on March 25. Three remained in Placer County jail with $50,000 bail each while a fourth was released April 5. Deputies recovered a handgun, cash, and stolen items from the vehicle. The suspects Deshawn Franklin 18 Frank Green 20 Gerald Harris 19 and Tony Randle 19 face court appearances July 26 with Cory Fisher and Penne Usher also linked to the case.
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Stockton
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Penne Usher
Freight Depot renovation underway in Colfax downtown
Gary Todd owner of the Freight Depot on North Main Street in Colfax reports about one month of renovations. The historic building shows a new roof decking landscaping flowers and exterior paint in yellow and brown. Inside work will follow with floors and interior painting before leasing space. Donors of railroad relics will be noted on brass plaques under the displays.
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