Colton Courier November 13 2014

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Salute to Veterans event honors Vietnam War veteran Joe John Saucedo

Veterans Day Highlights A8, 9 & A20

St. Paul’s Church prepares to serve Thanksgiving Dinner A11

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U.S. Army Spc-4 Joe John Saucedo, 63, (center) received an award from Senator Mike Morrell (far right) during the Fourth Annual Salute to Veterans event at Montecito Memorial Park. Also pictured are Kimberly Foglio Walden, Sara Hector (center-left), and Saucedo’s wife, Florentina (center-right).

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By Anthony Victoria

rmy Specialist Joe John Saucedo reflected on the Vietnam War memorial located in front of the band shell at

Fleming Park on Veterans Day. “When they first made it, I was surprised,” he said. “I never thought they would make it.” Saucedo said that several of the men listed in the memorial were friends and classmates at Colton

High School. Like them, he was a young man that was serving his country during a controversial and tumultuous time. Saucedo cont. on next page

Colton celebrates Relay for Life kickoff

Get your pets ready for Santa Paws photo event at HSSBV

November 13, 2014

Monthly Emergency Food and commodities

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n cooperation with the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino Food Bank, the Colton Community Services Department hosts food giveaways once a month to lowincome families in the cities of Colton and Grand Terrace. The food is provided through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food commodities. Food Distribution occurs on Thursdays on the following upcoming dates: November 20, 2014 December 18, 2014 Locations & Times Colton residents who live north of the 10 Freeway: Hutton Center 660 N. Colton Avenue Colton, CA 92408 8:00 am - 10:00 am Colton residents who live south of the 10 Freeway and Grand Terrace residents: Luque Center 292 E. O Street. Colton, CA 92408 10:30 am 12:30 pm •Remember to bring your photo ID for proof of residency (A current bill with your name & new address on it if your ID is not from Colton/Grand Terrace. Also, please don’t forget to bring a bag or box to carry your food in.

Colton Clean Up Crew

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Cancer survivors hold up cupcakes with candles to celebrate their success in beating the terminal illness.

mother’s leg while giving a testi- 155 on November 8. mony in front approximately one His grandmother, Josie hundred people at the Colton Relay Ruvalcaba, explained to the crowd n eight year old boy stood a little coy, but neverthe- for Life kickoff event that took Relay, cont. on next page less bravely by his grand- place at the American Legion Post

Inland Empire Community Newspapers By Anthony Victoria Office: (909) 381-9898 Fax: (909) 384-0406

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n Saturday November 22, the Colton Clean-up Crew will be meeting to help clean up the city! We will be meeting at 7.am at a location to be determined. Bring gloves, trash bags, rakes, brooms etc. We will be cleaning Thank you for the support and please hare. Donations are encouraged and accepted. Lets Do This! For more information, contact James Lopez at (909) 906-8714.


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