Colfax weighs options to fix water plant woes
Colfax city officials updated residents and the City Council on the wastewater plant crisis. Engineer Tom Mingee said a time extension to connect to the Lincoln regional plant was denied though continued study of that option was encouraged. The city faces a 5 million dollar fix with 300 thousand for engineering and environmental work.
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Dick Johnson heads to Afghanistan for three year health mission
Dick Johnson, a 66 year old Colfax resident with long overseas service, leaves May 6 for a three year assignment aiding maternal and child healthcare in Afghanistan. He views the move as a chance to share experience despite war and poverty, noting Afghan hospitality and his readiness.
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Hindu Kush Mountains
Rosie’s
Colfax Posts Another Very Wet April Record
Colfax finished April with 8.57 inches of rain, moving into a high ranking among wet Aprils since 1870. Notable totals include 12.57 inches in 1948, 11.30 in 1935, 10.07 in 1963, and 8.80 in 1982, with peak daily rains of 1.95 inches on April 12 and 1.13 inches on April 24.
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Triplets redefine Mothers Day for Colfax family
Heidi and Neil Smith welcome triplets Wyatt Weston and Sophie eight weeks ago. Heidi, 36, was two months pregnant when they learned of the three babies, and the couple describes the arrival as a blessed surprise. Grass Valley native Heidi praises neighbors and friends for meals and support while Neil works as an SMUD lineman.
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