Exiting Iraq and the 2004 U S Election
Christopher Preble of the Cato Institute discusses how Iraq and war on terrorism shaped the 2004 election. He notes the economy’s solid gains, Bush’s slumping popularity, and exit polls showing mixed views on Iraq’s impact on security and voting choices.
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Iraq
Bush
John Kerry
U.S
Herbert Hoover
Bill Clinton
Yale
Ray Fair
Saddam Hussein
United States
NBC News
Wall Street Journal
Kerry
Christopher Preble
Cato Institute
Cato.org
al Qaeda
City council balks at Railroad Ave decision dispute on agenda
City council balks at Railroad Avenue plans after years of debate. Residents claim staff and developer actions favored Payne property, bypassing environmental review and proper negotiations. Staff asked to revisit issues and report back at January 11 council meeting.
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Railroad Ave
Jim Payne
Grass Valley Street
Whitcomb Avenue
Cindy Whitter
Payne
Perrault
Union Pacific
Ted Back
Cindy
Railroad Avenue
Planning Commission
Kellams
Thanks for surprise 90th birthday party
Letter thanks readers for a 90th birthday surprise party with alumni and current players noted. Special thanks to Rich Calhoun, Hal Hicks for instigating, and Danelle Maurer for the cakes. The writer jokes alumni may borrow their walker but still looks strong.
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Varsity
Lady Falcon
Rich Calhoun
Hal Hicks
Danelle Maurer
Avocado Pit Plea Sparks Local Publication Debate
Weimar Woodpeckers attack our house with single and paired strikes. Gilbert H Vieira of Colfax asks readers who have had similar experiences to contact him at 530 346 8980. Ed Scotten referenced in discussion about publishing elsewhere.
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Ed Scotten
Gilbert H. Vieira Colfax
Thanks to all who helped granddaughter Crystal Campbell Allen
Helen Wayland extends thanks for support as her granddaughter Crystal Campbell Allen faces a year of chemotherapy for melanoma. Grateful to Wayne Stidman, the Pizza Factory, and U S Bank for a benefit night and establishing a trust fund. Donations to the trust account at U S Bank are welcome.
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Crystal Campbell Allen
Wayne Stidman
Pizza Factory
U.S. Bank
Crystal
Helen Wayland Colfax
Colfax Chronicles Recap Then and Now Compiled
A four‑section recap traces Colfax history with notes from 2003 to 1929. Highlights include Dick Johnson’s furlough in Colfax after Afghanistan, Ben Galbraith leading the Falcons to a 27‑0 win, 1994 council plans with Meta‑Link, the 1995 high school art calendars, a 1954 neon sign at Marson’s, and local Christmas tree sales and newspaper ads compiled by Renee Curtis.
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Colfax
Dick Johnson
Johnson
Afghanistan
Channel 3
del Rogers
Colfax Falcon
Ben Galbraith
Falcons
Rio Linda
University of the Pacific
Stockton
Gene Albaugh
Meta-Link
Bainbridge Island
Washington
U.S. Forest Service
Colfax High School
Art Department
Wideawake Merchant
Sacramento Valley
Bay Cities
Renee Curtis
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Cato
Colfax Record
JSPS
Colfax Sentinel
Colfax Enterprise
California Newspaper Publishers Association
National Newspaper Association
Suburban Newspapers of America
Craig Dennis
Susie Sventosch
Mike Ray
Lacey Waymire
Enenees
Shannon Rodriguez
Steve Jameson
Jim Spivack
Auburn Journal, Inc
High St
Auburn
Church St
Placer County
California
Placer County Superior Court
Auburn Journal
Edite
Nea
Elizabeth Armando
Fred J. Fahlen
Weimar
Colfax Chronicles
Placer County Grand Jury
Heart Federal Savings and Loan
Marson’s
Boy Scouts
Southern Pacific
Palmer’s
Highway 40
Richard Karns
R.B. Karns
Ukiah
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!