29 Apr 2004
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Newspaper
Colfax Record
Location
Colfax, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 2004
Page
1
The Colfax City Council approved 35000 for downtown public restrooms and 35000 to acquire land in Bunch Creek for a foot path from Prop 40 money after public and commission input. They delayed depot restoration funding for six weeks citing state rules and long term commitments.
Michael Kirby of Colfax is featured in a local Colfax Record item about routine waste removal and community sanitation efforts. The notice highlights the daily task as part of neighborhood service and civic housekeeping.
More than 40 Colfax volunteers from varied groups gathered Saturday to pick up hundreds of bags of trash. City Manager Bob Perrault praised the turnout while noting an illegal dumping site near Placer Hills Canyon Way off ramp was cleared and several high school students earned community service hours.
Local artist Jim Bowers spearheads Colfaxonline.com a public fundraising site for Colfax Fourth of July. Proceeds go to the Colfax Area Chamber of Commerce fireworks fund with items such as mugs shirts hats and bumper stickers for sale. Bowers says he bears monthly hosting costs and aims to reach the $16 000 goal while noting verbal commitments from supporters.
The 26th annual Colfax Record Run, sponsored by the Colfax Record and Soroptimist International of Colfax, expects strong turnout after last year’s crowd of about 200. The event, moved to coincide with Spring a' Faire, features a free half mile Kid's Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. and the SK and 10K combined races at 9 a.m.
Spring a Faire returns to downtown Colfax this Saturday featuring a Classic Car and Hot Rod Show and a plant sale. Attendees can swap unique items, view sculptures, and enjoy the run chalked with aid stations. Medals awarded in eight age divisions. Early registration is 12 dollars for adults, 10 dollars for children and seniors. For details call 346 8888.
Colfax High School celebrates its open house for an $11 million addition totaling 55,000 square feet. The project includes a new library gym team rooms three classrooms and a 500 seat performing arts center funded by a local bond measure approved in 1998. Principal Rick Spears noted 300 to 400 attendees and highlighted the emotional choir performance of the Colfax Hymn.
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