Letters to the Editor urging briefer opinions and broader topics
Readers respond to the Record's Perspectives section asking for shorter submissions and more varied questions. The letters praise the concept while urging concise 250 word pieces, discuss topics from states’ rights to environmental protection, condemn personal attacks, defend Kerry, and thank Colfax supporters for a hall of fame dinner and aid to a family.
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Record
Colfax Hall of Fame
Gem
Joe
Fire safety funding hinges on voters not fees in Placer County
Public focus on presidential races and big propositions masks local fire service funding issues. Assembly Bill 8 limits fire district share of property taxes, with Sacramento state shifts and redevelopment rules cutting district revenue. In Placer, two example homes would net only $15.80 to fund fire services after all cuts, highlighting that growth does not guarantee safer communities.
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White House
Kerry
Bush
Senate
House
Assembly
Placer County
League of
Sacramento County
Fire Service
Placer
Placer County Fire Districts Seek Voter Support on Service Levels
Randy Smith urges voters to fund local fire services amid five ballot measures in Placer County. He notes rising call volumes, stagnant urban revenue, and differing district asks, with some aiming to restore 24 hour paramedic ALS response. The chief argues measures cost about the price of a Happy Meal monthly and stresses voting local first.
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Essary
Placer County
Randy Smith
Placer Consolidated Fire Protection District
California political figures contact details compiled
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger lists state capitol address in Sacramento with phone and fax, plus a GovMail link. U S Senator Diane Feinstein provides Hart Building and San Francisco district office addresses with phone and a Senate site. Senator Barbara Boxer offers Hart Building and district office contact info with numbers, fax, and email address.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Capitol
Sacramento
Fox
Govmail
U.S. Senate
Diane Feinstein
Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
Post St
San Francisco
Feinstein
Senate
Barbara Boxer
Montgomery Street
Senator
Boxer
Colfax Chronicle highlights and historic notes
One year ago on September 5 2004 The Salvation Army Camp Del Oro at Rollins Lake Road was sold to the Legionaries of Christ and a private Catholic school for boys pursuing the priesthood opened. Also the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 10th annual Black and White Ball in downtown Colfax as Colfax High football earned its first state number one ranking in Division III per Cal Hi Sports. Ten years ago on September 28 1994 Colfax approved a 1.2 million fiscal year budget to end a four year crunch. Maurice Monagin shared a hearty garden squash story while 72 pound banana squash wowed locals. Twenty years ago on September 26 1984 the Second Annual Colfax Round House Poker Run drew 55 gamblers, with Richard Brokaw winning high hand and Chuck McKenzie low hand. Fifty years ago on September 24 1954 a winery curve accident damaged a utility pole, and the Keleher brothers headed to Bowman Dam for deer hunting while a Colfax resident welcomed a daughter born August 27 in Auburn. In 1929 the Colfax rural mail route extended to Christian Valley covering about 3.1 miles to serve fifteen families. Also road crews improved Main and Church street shoulders. Colfax Chronicles are compiled by Renee Curtis.
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Camp del Oro
Rollins Lake
Legionaries of Christ
Colfax Area
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce
Colfax High
Cal Hi Sports
Falcons
California
Highway 40
Colfax
Winery Curve
Ben A. Pucco
del Paso Heights
Keleher Brothers
Bowman Dam
Christian Valley
Post Office Department
Thurman
Halsey
State Highway Commission
Main
Church Streets
Renee Curtis
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