Colfax Spring2015 - Small PDF
Colfax Spring2015 - Small PDF
Colfax Spring2015 - Small PDF
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History of Colfax
History of Gold Mining
Education in Colfax
Recreation
Annual Events
Business Directory
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Colfax
Annual publication produced
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the Colfax Chamber of
Commerce.
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Table of Contents
MESSAGES FROM ............................................................. 06
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ..................................................... 07
HISTORY OF COLFAX ....................................................... 08
THE GOLDEN HISTORY OF RISING SUN ............................ 10
GOLD PANNING & HISTORICAL RESOURCES .................... 11
FRUIT GROWERS ASSOCIATION ........................................ 12
EDUCATION IN COLFAX ................................................... 14
OUTDOOR RECREATION .................................................. 16
WALKING PATH OF HISTORY MAP ............................... 18
COLFAX THEATER REOPENS ............................................ 20
ANNUAL EVENTS IN COLFAX ......................................... 24
SESQUICENTENNIAL CEREBRATION-RAILROAD DAYS ......... 26
GREEN MACHINE CRAB FEED .......................................... 28
DIRECTORY LISTING BY CATEGORY ................................. 32
Messages
from...
COLFAX MAYOR
area which boasts two rivers (American
and Bear Rivers) and a recreational lake
(Rollins Lake) with a myriad of recreational
activities. Our special Events and Festivals
include -3rd of July Celebration (as
Colfax is experiencing increased interest opposed to the 4th, because quirky Colfax
and activity as the City supports strong is a bit different), with light shows
economic development while maintaining
a wonderful small town friendliness and Railroad Days - 150th year celebration of
our railroad on Sept 11,12,13.
quality of life.
Colfax is strategically located directly on
the Interstate 80 corridor and an AMTRAK
station with transit hub in the heart of
town at a healthy 2400 elevation.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Frank Klein
Vice President
Beth Gibbons, US Bank
Secretary
Judi Cowart-Anderson
Treasurer
Richard Duncan,Richard H. Duncan, CPA
Executive Director
Jenny Duncan, Duncan Bookeeping Service
Directors
Gary Howard, Pastor of Colfax Baptist Church
Matt Cleary, 76 Super Stop
Eric Stone,Crispin Cider Company
LaWanna Taylor, Legal Shield
Nicolette Dalpino, Property Manger
Britni Fitzgerald, Electrical Control & Testing
Kelly Malloy
MOTHER
LODE REALTY
Where Buyers and Sellers
are Treated Like Gold
Jan Sibley
(530) 368-0900
[email protected]
Amy Sibley
(530) 906-4985
[email protected]
www.AmySibley.com
HOMES LAND
NOTARY PUBLIC COMMERCIAL
530-346-2276
333 Auburn Street, Suite 5 Colfax
History of
Originally known as Alder Grove, Colfax
began as a winter camping spot for
trappers and gold miners in the mid
1800s. They found a place along Bunch
Creek that was generally below the snow
line and retreated each Fall to that place
which became known as Illinoistown.
With the passage of time, and the
increase in gold mining activities, the
camp grew. It became a village with a
general store, saloons, freight company
and even a brothel.
Colfax
President under U.S. Grant. The town
was the eastern terminus of the railroad
when placement of the Golden Spike
into the rail bed at Promitory Point,
Utah signified the completion of the new
transcontinental railway.
still live in the area. There is a cemetery at CITY OF COLFAX LATER YEARS
the junction of Iowa Hill Road and Canyon
Colfax became the center of transportation
Way Road that survives today.
on the Western slope of the Sierras. The
One can chronicle the past easily by freight marshaling yards, originally in Colfax
visiting the Colfax Cemetery and reading were eventually moved to Roseville.The old
the old gravestones found there. The roundhouse was removed, in December
names of many of the towns ancestors are 1949, although they left a Y that remains
there. Some now forgotten but many are today. It is now used by work trains.
the roots of those surviving generations
still living in the area. These pioneers built
a town with the railroad as its central focus
as it still is today. The first fruit trees were
imported from Oregon in 1852. This event
started the huge fruit and wine industry
that boomed through the 1950s.
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GOLD PANNING
California has a long and storied history
when it comes to gold mining. Since the
first nuggets were discovered at Sutters
Mill in 1848, miners have flocked to the
Sierra Nevada area to uncover their
fortunes. If you happen to catch a case
of gold fever, you can still get your hands
wet gold panning in Colfax. Its a great
activity to get out there and do something
a little bit different thats not too expensive
and its a lot of fun, says Heather Willis,
owner and manager of Pioneer Mining
Supplies in Auburn.
According to Willis, there are multiple
locations off of Weimar Cross Rd. in the
Colfax area open to the public. Bear River
Campground is a free use area, you dont
have to get a permit to pan or sluice, says
Willis. If you go off of the other side of
Weimar Cross you can go to Ponderosa or
Yankee Jims.
There are several different methods miners
can employ, although most opt for the
tried and true panning method, the set up
for which will only set you back between
$20 and $25.
Historical
resources
COLFAX HERITAGE MUSEUM
99 Railroad Street, Colfax, CA 95713
Open daily, 10 a.m. 3 p.m.
Take the Colfax off-ramp from I-80
(approximately 50 miles East of
Sacramento, California). Follow the
signs into town. Go to the crossing of
the railroad on Grass Valley Street at
the center of downtown Historic Colfax
(Main Street and Grass Valley Streets).
The Museum is located in the refurbished
Colfax Train Depot at 99 Railroad Avenue,
where the statue of Schuyler Colfax is
standing South Side of Grass Valley Street
at the railroad crossing.
ARCHIVES ROOM
55 School Street, Colfax, CA
Open Tuesdaysfrom 9 a.m.12 noon. To
schedule an appt. Call (530) 346-8599.
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Education in Colfax
COLFAX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
24825 Ben Taylor Road
Colfax, CA 95713
PH: (530) 346-2202 FAX: (530) 346-2205
Office Hours: Mon Fri 7:30 am to 3:15 pm
The Colfax Elementary School District
is located in Colfax,CA and includes 3
schools that serve 608 students in grades
KG through 8.
PRINCIPAL/SUPERINTENDENT:
Dr. Gabe Simon PH: (530) 346-2202, x221
[email protected]
loomisgrammar.loomis-usd.k12.ca.us
DISTRICT SPENDING
The Colfax Elementary School District
spends $5,563 per pupil in current
expenditures.
The district spends 67% on instruction,
30% on support services, and 4%
on other elementary and secondary
expenditures.
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Outdoor
Recreation
By Anne Stokes
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Camping
DUTCH FLAT
Camping, RV Resort
Info: Laurie Arashi (530) 389-8924
Activities
BEAR RIVER
RIVER RAFTING
H2O ADVENTURES
23821 Tokayana Way Colfax, Ca 95713
(530) 277-3433, raft-h2o.com
ROLLINS LAKE
Highway 174, Chicago Park
250 Developed Sites for Tents & RVs.
Calll campgrounds for fees.
Amenities: Pets, Hookups, RV & Trailer Storage,
Disposal Station, Flush Toilets
Boating: Power, row, jet ski, windsurf, canoe,
sail, water-ski, & Inflatables allowed. Full
service marina with 4 launch ramps, houseboat
mooring & floating gas dock.
HIKING
STEVENS TRAIL
4.5 miles (one-way) along the northwestern
slope of the North Fork of the American
River Canyon. The trail is suitable for novice
hikers, with views of Cape Horn, the Central
Pacific Railroad, and China Wall.
Exit I-80 at North Canyon Way, travel along
North Canyon Way past Colfax cemetery to
reach Stevens Trailhead.
PENNYWEIGHT TRAIL
1 mile along the North Fork of the American
River, trail passes the Pennyweight Falls.
Exit I-80 at Colfax, take North Canyon
Way frontage road, Left on Iowa Hill Rd,
trailhead is just north of the river bridge.
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49 Main Street.
Colfax Ca
(530) 346-9791
Serving families and students in Colfax and surrounding communities since 1853
www.colfax.k12.ca.us
(530) 346-2202
Allergies Anyone?
We have solutions for every sniffle, sneeze, cough, itch or wheeze.
Stop by for fast acting over-thecounter and prescription spring
allergy solutions.
Allergy solutions Prescriptions Flu shots Personal Care
Vaccinations Compounding and more
Inquire
at
(530) 346-8711
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Seven
Fire Protection
www.24sevenfire.com
A
heartfelt
thank
you!
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Sesquicentennial Celebration
1865 - 2015
Sponsored by the
Placer-Sierra Railroad Heritage Society
www.collfaxrailroaddays.org
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Annual events
JULY 3RD INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
The Colfax Independence Day
Celebration provides something for everyone,
from food to a variety of activities to a parade
to fireworks in this quaint, historic town.
Event includes Vendors/Beer Garden/Bands,
Kiwanis Little Patriot Parade, Independence
Day Parade, firedancers and fireworks.
colfaxjuly3rd.com/celebrate
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Lions Club
HISTORIC HWY 40 SPRING HOT ROD SHOW
Kiwanis Club of Greater Colfax presents
the Annual Historic Hwy 40 Spring Hot
Rod Show - May 9th from 10AM to 3PM
in Historic Old Town Colfax. Show cars
will be parked on N. Main St. and on the
paved lot behind Todds Plaza.
Info and applications: colfaxarea.com.
Melba Delfino 530-346-6539
ANNUAL EVENTS
JAN
Crab Feed
APR
FEB
JUN
JULY
AUG
SEPT
OCT
NOV
DEC
Lioness Club
The Gold County Lioness Club is a service
organization sponsored by the Colfax
Lions Club. It is an active group of women
and men in Colfax, committed to serving
the local community. Meetings are held on
the first Monday of each month at 5pm.
Info: colfax-ca.gov/local/clubs.html
ANNUAL EVENTS
APR
OCT
JUN
DEC
Celebrate history
at Railroad Days
COLFAX ANNUAL RAILROAD DAYS EVENT
Colfax
Cleaners
RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
Dave Johnson
Hydro-Carbon Technology
Safe for Environment
Odorless
Delicate on your garments
Sales Associate
CalBRE#: 00402288
500 Auburn Folsom Rd., Ste. 300
Auburn,CA 95603
Cell:(916) 207-5466
[email protected]
Direct:(530) 886-5716
530-346-8915
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Green Machine
crab feed
By Roxie Rice
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WINNER
CHEVROLET
www.winnerchevy.com
Food Spirits
Electronic Darts
Internet Jukebox
HEAD SALOON
L
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Neighborly Atmosphere
Pool Tournaments
Dish Sports Channels
34 N. Main Street P.O. Box 930
(530)
Colfax, CA 95713
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346-9105
PROPANE!
530-346-6608
Call Today
for Our Low
Propane Ra
tes!
Colfax Theater
Where Movies Make
Memories
(530) 346-8424
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Membership
Benefits
YOURE INVITED TO JOIN
The Colfax Area Chamber of Commerce
represents the many small Placer
Country communities from Applegate
to Donner Summit; the Chambers
membership a diverse sampling from
every type of business and civic interest.
Colfax Area, nestled in the northern
Sierras, claims as heritage the
wonderful, wild Gold Rush era. Pointing
also to our vital role in the development
of the transcontinental railroad and
the economic growth of the State of
California, we proudly honor our past
and foster preservation of our history.
VISIBILITY
Business and Broker members are listed,
with their own website links on the
Chambers website.
Member events are promoted through
the Chambers regular local radio spots.
Members are included in promotional
information.
Members may advertise in the Chambers
publications.
Members may participate in newspaper,
magazine, radio, television promotional
activities.
Networking Opportunities
Members meet at monthly luncheons,
business mixers, and networking
breakfasts.
Members have access to county and
statewide information and tourism
activities.
Professional Development
Members have access to seminars, clinics
and workshops held throughout the
year- at a membership rate.
Members influence our business
community through participation on
Chamber committees.
AUTO
(530) 346-6379
cpaforhomebusiness.homestead.com
Winner Chevrolet
1624 S. Canyon Way, Colfax, CA
(800) 358-7713
winnerchevy.com
(530) 320-7713
[email protected]
(530) 637-1801
(530) 346-8782
plazatireandautoservice.com
ADVERTISING
Blue Cat Studio Inc.
808 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA
(530) 823-1140
bluecatstudio.com
(800) 350-8887
myyp.com
(530) 888-1555
edwardsheatingcooling.com
APARTMENTS
Cedar Ridge Apartments
301 Canyon Creek Dr. Colfax, CA
(530) 346-6716
(916) 802-8052
pinetopapartments.com
APPRAISERS
Dons Appraisals
P.O. Box 1716, Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2083
donsappraisals.com
(530) 346-6211
usbank.com
Railhead Saloon
34 N. Main St. Colfax, CA
(530) 346-9105
Red Frog
1007 CA-174, Colfax
(530) 346-1010
The Basement
27 S. Main St. Colfax, C
(530) 846-8200
basementwines.com
TJs Roadhouse
520 S Auburn St, Colfax CA
(530) 346-1040
BEAUTY
Avon
Colfax, CA
(530) 389-8291
lpiscitelli.avonrepresentative.com
Le Orange
333 S. Auburn St. Colfax, CA
(530) 346-6800
BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
ARTISTS
Connies Decors
17 West Church St. Colfax, CA
(530) 346-8250
conniesdecors.com
(530) 272-4781
emlieske.com
US Bank
2 S. Main St. Colfax, CA
AIR CONDITIONING
Edwards Heating & Cooling Inc.
555 S Auburn St. Colfax, CA
BANKING
(530) 885-5670
placerarts.orgplacerarts.org
(530) 346-7042
madrigaltraining.com
(530) 889-4090
CAMPING
Dutch Flat RV Resort
55 Canyon Creek Rd. Gold Run, CA
(530) 389-8924
dutchflatrvresort.com
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DRIVING INSTRUCTION
CHIROPRACTIC
Kind & Gentle Chiropractic
(530) 263-8460
233 South Auburn St. #235, Colfax, CA kindgentlechiropractic.com
CHURCHES
Colfax Baptist Church
55 School St. Colfax, CA
(530) 346-8110
colfaxbaptistchurch.org
(530) 346-1500
(530) 346-9791
(916) 408-3311
pge.com
ENERGY SERVICES
COFFEE HOUSE
Cafe Luna
42 N. Main St Colfax, CA
(530) 470-3446
empiredrivingschool.com
ELECTRICAL
CLOTHING
Colfax Community Gift & Thrift
255 Highway 174, Colfax, CA
(530) 906-0606
24sevenfire.com
FLORISTS, GARDENING
Colfax Garden Club
PO Box 1801, Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-6215
californiagardenclubs.com
(530) 362-2258
hillsflatlumber.com
Exwire Foothill.net
(530) 820-1030
233 S. Auburn St. #120, Colfax, CA exwire.comexwire.com
(530) 346-6627
mountpleasantfarmfresh.com
(530) 729-1724
GAS / LIQUOR
Amerigas
210 N. Canyon Way, Colfax, CA
(530) 346-2943
amerigas.com
Colfax Market
2 N Main St. Colfax, CA
(530) 346-7029
Exwire Foothill.net
(530) 820-1030
233 S. Auburn St. #120, Colfax, CA exwire.comexwire.com
(530) 346-6608
jswest.comjswest.com
(530) 729-1724
DANCE STUDIO
Sierra Vista Center Inc.
55 School St. Colfax, Ca
(530) 346-8726
sierravistacommunitycenter.org
(530) 346-7374
DENTISTS
Colfax Dental Center
120 Whitcomb Ave. Colfax, CA
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(530) 346-6244
colfaxdentalcenter.com
Suburban Propane
Colfax, CA
(530) 273-6113
suburbanpropane.com
HEALTH SERVICES
Hour Home Senior Care Inc.
23573 Tree Farm Rd. Colfax, CA
(530) 346-7050
hourhomeseniorcare.com
(530) 346-2281
sutterhealth.org/dr-kurtis-fox.html
(530) 346-3714
sierramarketpharmacy.com
HEALTH SERVICES
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
HISTORICAL RESEARCH
Colfax Area Historical Society
99 RailRd. St. Colfax, CA
(530) 346-8599
colfaxhistory.org
HOME SERVICES
Oasis Pool Service
Colfax, CA
INTERNET SERVICES
(916) 956-4806
wavebroadband.com
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Shield
Colfax, CA
(916) 804-4005
w3.legalshield.com
(530) 346-2276
amysibley.com
LOANS
Lovett Loans & Home Mortgages
Colfax, CA
(775) 351-4718
lovettloans.com
mPOWER Placer
2976 Richardson Dr. Auburn, CA
(530) 889-4144
mpowerplacer.org
(530) 346-8382
colfaxmotorlodge.com
Holiday Inn
120 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA
(530) 887-8787
auburnhi.com
(530) 346-8369
worldmusictradition.com
Colfax Record
(530) 346-2232
233 S. Auburn St. #205, Colfax, CA colfaxrecord.com
(530) 512-5153
(530) 637-5131
e-clubhouse.org/sites/colfaxca/
(530) 637-5054
(530) 367-3118
calodges.org/no51/
(530) 913-8539
(530) 389-2464
norcalteaparty.com
(530) 913-9269
soroptimist.org
PRINTING DESIGN
GKM Corporation/Tully-Wihr
152 Whitcomb Ave. Colfax, CA
MANUFACTURING
(530) 346-9699
crispincider.com
(530) 346-1243
gkmcorp.comgkmcorp.com
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Colfax Realty/Property Management
(530) 346-2288
233 S Auburn St. #110, Colfax, CA sierrajunction.com/0/Home
MARKETS
Mar-Val Sierra Market
575 S. Auburn St #S, Colfax, CA
PHOTOGRAPHY
LODGING
(530) 587-6190
NEWSPAPER / MAGAZINE
(530) 273-4736
Wave Broadband
1015 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA
(530) 346-8338
Gilbert Dalpino
Colfax, CA
(530) 346-2344
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STORAGE
PUBLIC SERVICE
City of Colfax
33 South Main St. Colfax, CA
(530) 346-2313
colfax-ca.govcolfax-ca.gov
(530) 346-7676
ministoragecolfax.com
(530) 889-4016
placer.ca.gov/business
(530) 346-7256
sierrastorage.com
REAL ESTATE
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
500 Auburn Folsom Rd. #300,
Auburn, CA
TRANSPORTATION
(530) 886-5716
coldwellbanker.com/agents/
David-Johnson-95603
Jennifer Williams-Orozco
(530) 328-1900
11601 Blocker Dr. #200 Colfax, CA
Lighthouse Realty & Art Gallery
27 N. Main St., Colfax
RECREATION
(800) 672-3846
whitewatertours.com
(530) 346-1000
dinendash.comdinendash.com
McDonalds
501 S Auburn St, Colfax CA
(530) 346-6088
(530) 346-8669
Taco Bell
555 S Auburn St. Colfax, CA
(530) 346-7528
tacobell.comtacobell.com
SAFETY CONSULTANT
(916) 747-4559
SATELLITE
Sierra West Satellite
21692 Sweet Earth Rd. Colfax, CA
(530) 637-5089
SCHOOLS
Colfax Elementary School District
24825 Ben Taylor Rd. Colfax, CA
(530) 346-2202
colfax.k12.ca.us
(530) 346-2284
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(530) 346-6060
tahoevalleylines.org
(530) 346-2297
colfaxvet.com
(530) 346-6611
sierraanimalwellnesscenter.com
WATER COMPANY
Placer County Water Agency
Colfax, CA
RESTAURANTS
(530) 878-4548
psrhs.org
VETERINARIAN
(530) 823-4850
pcwa.net
Dining Guide
CAF LUNA
42 N Main St, Colfax
(530) 346-7977
(530) 346-8833
(530) 346-1000
HOLIDAY INN
(530) 887-8787
(530) 346-8338
MCDONALD'S
(916) 789-9350
PIZZAIOLO
(530) 388-8412
PIZZA FACTORY
(530) 346-8788
RAILHEAD SALOON
(530) 346-9105
RED FROG
(530) 346-1010
(530) 346-8669
(530) 346-2643
TACO BELL
(530) 346-7528
BASEMENT WINES
(530) 846-8200
TJ'S ROADHOUSE
(530) 346-1040
Stephanie Gargan
530-368-1886
Sierra Vista
Community Center
55 School St.
Colfax
A Christ-centered environment to invest into your family, our community, and beyond!
530.346.6800
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530.346.8382
www.colfaxmotorlodge.com
Sesquicentennial Celebration
150 Years a Railroad Town
1865 - 2015
September 12th and 13th, 2015
Sponsored by the
Placer-Sierra Railroad Heritage Society
www.colfaxrailroaddays.org
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