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Newspaper
Colfax Record
Location
Colfax, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2004
Page
4
A reader laments shrinking summer breaks and earlier school starts, noting less family time and missed Olympic viewing. They recall Chicago's shift to post Labor Day start and ask whether others favor delaying the academic year.
Directory lists Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and U S Senate Reps Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer with offices in Sacramento and Washington along with U S House member John Doolittle. Includes state senator Rico Oller and Placer County officials Rex Bloomfield Colfax mayor and council members with addresses and phone numbers.
A reader defends the Iraq war against Ed Scotten and praises firefighters and law enforcement for protecting Colfax during the Stevens Fire. The letter references Niger yellowcake claims and WMDs as corroborated, urges unity against terrorism, and honors local volunteers who aided evacuation and recovery efforts.
The Colfax Lions Club expresses gratitude for Sierra Market donation estimated at 153.38 in groceries for evacuees at the Community Center after the Stevens fire. The donated food included sliced meat bread and chips and was gratefully received. Mike Harrison secretary.
A nonprofit at the Old Pottery Gallery on Highway 174 reports repeated slate thefts and vandalism. The organization appeals for the slate’s return and urges the community to respect property, asking residents to identify the culprits and help restore the site.
Colfax Chronicles surveys past era notes from August 21 2003 to August 16 1929. It covers Colfax High School enrollment budget cuts and a notable 80th birthday celebration plus state fair plans. It recalls local figures Ken Quinn Brandy Maher Colby Wiesz and Colfax political and civic events.
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