Australia students to study rainforest protection in Australia
Colfax High School graduate Alicia Lampley will join 50 American volunteers in the International Lampley Student Volunteer Program for a one month environmental management project in Australia. They will study expansion, reforestation and restoration of rainforests as Australia’s rainforest area has diminished to about 0.3 percent of the continent.
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Department of the Environment
Colfax Theater Celebrates 65th Anniversary Transfer to Granddaughter
The Colfax Theater marks 65 years with a Saturday ceremony as Wendell Jacob transfers ownership to his granddaughter Paris Endicott-Chase at 1:30 p.m. after a day of events beginning at 11 a.m. The theater, restored to a 1930s Hollywood style, features a museum of early projection gear and a landmark status for Colfax residents.
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No easy task for deputies
Meadow Vista resident James Robert Prinz, 34, was booked after a 10 minute clash with deputies ending at a Union 76 station. He faces assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, DUI and drug impairment charges with bail set at 100000. Deputy Owens suffered a dislocated shoulder. Deputy Park was lightly injured and returned to duty.
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Colfax City Council member West resigns
Councilman West resigned Tuesday from the Colfax City Council, effective immediately, citing unforeseen circumstances. Mayor pro-tem Bryan West also resigned Tuesday night amid West’s health-related issues and absence from meetings since December. city manager Bob Perrault confirmed the notices received February 23.
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Large turnout predicted for Tuesday Primary in Placer County
Placer County election officials anticipate heavy turnout at 229 polling places for California’s Presidential Primary on March 2. Clerk Registrar Jim McCauley notes county turnout runs above state average, and cites strong voter-roll maintenance. Voters will decide on state measures 55 to 58, Measure E bond, and several local races including District Five supervisor and Superior Court Judge Office 1.
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Colfax High unveils new theater with Disney music night
The Colfax High School Theater opens March 2 at 7:30 p.m. with a Disney themed musical review in the 500 seat venue. Doors open 6:45 p.m. seating on a first come basis. The program features Varsity Band Concert Choir Chamber Choir Treble Choir and two soloists. Tickets at the door.
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Todd Wilkinson
John Deaderick
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