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Newspaper
Colfax Record
Location
Colfax, California, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2004
Page
4
As Memorial Day nears the author urges setting aside politics to focus on service members and their families. It recalls Decoration Day origins and Civil War heroes, notes 798 Iraqi casualties, and praises a mother whose son serves despite criticism, asserting gratitude for his sacrifice.
Bobbi Park, a Colfax resident and mother of Keith Pratt, speaks for military families facing deployment in Iraq. Pratt, a Colfax High School graduate now a corporal, serves abroad while families balance pride, sacrifice, and the hope of safer futures for loved ones and the nation.
Representing You Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and State leaders, plus Colfax City Council. Includes addresses in Sacramento and district offices in Granite Bay Chico and Colfax, with phone and fax numbers and email domains for governor senator and assemblymember.
A Colfax reader condemns damaged plane trees along Grass Valley Street citing disease and aging. Jean Pliska urges removal and replacement with better species, proposing a tree fund and referencing Arbor Day guidance. Residents Tim and Pat Rutter praise local fire and EMT response and urge yes votes on Measures F and G.
A letter from 12 rescued cats thanks the Pet Adoption League of Grass Valley and local groups including the Animal Spay and Neuter Clinic Auntie G. Auburn Area Animal Rescue Foundation for lifesaving care. The cats describe transformation from feral life to trust and thriving, crediting community kindness and ongoing support.
Open forum notice inviting Letters to the Editor with submission rules. Include name address and phone. Limit about 400 words. Editor reserves right to select and may edit letters. aims to run each letter as submitted. Mail to Colfax Record P O Box 755 Colfax CA 95713-0755 or email colfaxr foothill net or fax to 530 346-2700.
Colfax City Council faces a key decision on one of three proposed wastewater treatment plant improvements as the exterior of Colfax Depot Committee’s historic building nears completion and residents weigh potential uses. The note recalls Josh Marlar’s double win in Colfax track in a past season.
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