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Newspaper
Colfax Record
Location
Colfax, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 2004
Page
8
A glance shows 2004 through August experiencing 4 817 fires burning 73 358 acres versus 2003 and the five year average. Fires and acres surpass last year and average levels, with dramatic increases in both counts and area.
About 200 firefighters faced a steep canyon blaze near Cape Horn starting Sunday afternoon, with 600 acres burned by Monday and 934 acres by Wednesday. Two firefighters were hurt, and 24 hour shifts kept crews active as authorities controlled access and staged backfires toward the fire.
Galen Getling and Deb Walker lost their Colfax home at 1471 Sawmill Road to the Stevens Fire after evacuation. They left animals with AC on and grabbed a few belongings before fleeing. Goding's mother Julie formed a trust fund for her son at West America Bank in Grass Valley, reference 2150172753, with contributions mailing to P.O. Box 1558 Cedar Ridge CA 95924.
Red Cross volunteers say the center will be staffed 24 hours to assist evacuees. EARS moved animals to Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn. Residents recount smoke, ashes, and quick prep actions while authorities allow returns after 5 p.m. with ID.
Paris Endicott-Chase, 13, received the theater from grandfather Wendell Jacob for her birthday. She plans a busy slate of events including Friends of the Library Talent Show on September 25 and Skate Park fundraiser on September 27 plus Downtown Colfax Concert Series and special art films. She envisions a Sierra Kids program to spotlight local youth and a cartoon series.
The Colfax Theatre opened January 1939 at its current site under West and Marson, then managed by Eldred until 1952. Albert Klekkevold ran it from 1952 to 1973, followed by Dr. Greenlee in 1974. Wendell Jacob bought it in 1983, passing to his granddaughter in 2004, now owned by Paris Endicott-Chase the youngest US theater owner. The new management plans a hot dog cart as Princess Diaries 2 remains on schedule.
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