In City Council Swears In New Members and Mayor
The council welcomed Jim Albright as the newest member, to serve a two year term completing the four year term of Brian West. Mayor Sandra Kellams was sworn in, with Joshua Alpine named Mayor pro-tem. Former mayor Sharon Gieras and council member Sherrie Blackmun took oaths for four more years.
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Jim Albright
Brian West
Sandra Kellams
Bob Perrault
Joshua
Alpine
Sharon Gieras
Sherrie Blackmun
Perrault
Gieras
Cassandra Kellams
Colfax
Josh Alpine
Donkey Braying Dispute Reaches Small Claims Court
The Carpenter family and neighbor Mark Gentry faced a small claims hearing on Friday December 10 over Happy the donkey's night brays. Lawyer pro-tem Joseph Marman heard the case as both sides presented evidence including a feasibility diagram, veterinarian letter and 200-signature petition. Gentry sought compensation for 21 disturbances since 2004 equating to about 1.7 double brays per month and a loss of sleep tied to reduced work time, with a proposed award of 750 dollars and Gentry agreeing to that amount.
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Carpenter
Mark Gentry
Small Claims Court
Joseph Marman
Gentry
Lisa Carpenter
Happy
Marman
Mink Creek Residents Push for Subdivision Rezoning
Mink Creek Homeowner's Association packed the city council urging rezoning of their mobile home subdivision. Residents said refinancing, insurance, and sale prices suffer due to the title notation mobile home, while officials noted the issue hinges on map designations and owner responsibility rather than actual zoning.
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Mink Creek
Kathy West
Canyon Creek
Bob Perrault
P. Scott Browne
Eight days of Grinchmas in Colfax holiday game
The Grinch stars in a Colfax town event running for eight days and one hour each afternoon. Participants search for a hidden Grinch at secret Downtown locations for a chance to win a bicycle. The prize will be awarded at the 4 p.m. matinee of Lemony Snicket's on Christmas Eve at the Colfax Theatre.
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Colfax
Colfax Theatre
Colfax VFD hosts inaugural Black and Red Ball fundraiser
Colfax Volunteer Fire Department staged the Black and Red Ball at the Sierra Vista Center to raise funds for a replacement fire engine. Current engine is 21 years old. department aims to buy a used unit around 50 000 dollars or a new one at 160 000. Kent Hood stated the goal to lift as much as possible without taxing the community and to acquire the truck before the busy fire season. Colfax lists 40 volunteers who spend about 30 hours monthly on calls and training.
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Colfax
Sierra Vista Center
Kent Hood
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