Career Faire exposes students to broad job options
Students learned about careers beyond classes with professionals from banking, engineering, and salon services guiding inquiries. Sophomores Jim Ballenger and Clifton Meyers gained insight into degrees and job requirements while vendors like Kelly Fuller praised the event for community outreach and real world exposure.
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Jim Ballenger
Ballenger
Clifton Meyers
Kelly Fuller
Placer Sierra Bank
Courtney Milton
Ali Young
Margaret Vodicka
Rick Spears
Bobbi Jo
Conflict Manager program aids Colfax students
Mediation helps prevent escalations as trained conflict managers operated by fourth to eighth graders assist peers before school and at recess. Colfax Elementary coordinator Craig McAtee and Principal Colleen Slattery praise the initiative for keeping quads and hallways safe while handling nonviolent disputes confidentially.
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Abbie Strickland
CES
Colleen Slattery
Colfax
Alta-Dutch Flat
Chris Hoffmann
Craig McAtee
Colfax Elementary
Meadow Vista Fire Station Plan Draws Fire District Debate
The Meadow Vista MAC debated a two phase fire station project amid concerns from PG and E on site congestion and environmental impacts. Residents and Supervisor Rex Bloomfield criticized the plan arguing the county endorsement and land purchase affect future development and potentially ruin the property’s value if construction cannot proceed.
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Fire District
Pg&e
Meadow Vista Municipal Advisory Council
MAC
John Blodger
Meadow Vista
Placer County Planning Department
Blodger
Sugar Pine
Placer Hills Fire District Board
Rex Bloomfield
Placer Hills Road
Sugar Pine Road
Gow
Foothill Christian Fellowship Community Church
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Colfax High
Brian Morgan
Jordan Fabyunkey
California Highway Patrol
Rich Ruiz
CHP
Booth Thursda
Michael Kirby
Colfax Record
Rebecca Hicks
Mir Journal
Atkenny Once
Goldcountrymedia.com
Goldcountryclassifieds.com
Sacramento
Gold Country
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