Colton Courier March 19 2015

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W e e k l y COLTON COURIER Features, Lifestyle & News You Can Use!

Vol 143, NO. 17

THIS WEEK Author, filmmaker emphasizes importance of local history Gloria’s Corner A3

Spring facelift for Smiley Library A9

Senator Leyva Visits Colton

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By Anthony Victoria

istorian Antonio Gonzalez Vasquez provided residents with perspective on the importance of local history during a presentation at the Colton Area Museum on Saturday March 14. Vasquez, 50 , emphasized the importance of teaching young people the value of their community’s history, as well as the significance that personal items such as photographs can have on the shaping of cultural history. “It’s not that young people don’t care,” he said. “It’s that we’re not making history relatable to them. It’s important that we come into the community and teach people to preserve their community.” A third-generation Inland Empire native and current Joshua Tree resident, Vasquez is an indigenous culture preserver, author, filmmaker and lecturer. His work has delved into diverse topics such as water and land use, cultural, spiritual and ethnic identity, social justice, community development and historic migration. In 1994, Vasquez created the Redlands Oral History Project. The project presented the overlooked stories of Mexican barrios in California’s East San Bernardino Valley. The positive community response encouraged Vasquez to establish an organization-Inland Mexican Heritage--which promotes and develPHOTO/ANTHONY VICTORIA ops community-based research as well as--archives materials and media projects. Historian Antonio Gonzalez-Vasquez speaks A photo featured in one of Vasquez’ publications to Colton residents about the history of their city demonstrates the importance of cultural history. at the Colton Area Museum on March 14. Vasquez cont. on next page

Opening Ceremonies for Colton youth baseball, softball leagues

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City of Colton Easter Egg Hunt and Earth Day

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oin us for the one day that it’s ok to put all your eggs in one basket. The City of Colton would like to invite you and your family to our Easter Egg Hunt and Earth Day Celebration. This event offers residents a free day of familyfriendly festivities. This year, the event will move to Rich Dauer Park on Saturday, April 4, 2015 from 10:00 – 1:00 p.m., Hunt begins at 10:30am. Presented by the City of Colton, Services Community Department, the annual celebration will transform Rich Dauer Park into a world filled with candy, Easter eggs, and many more goodies, complete with jumpers, crafts, entertainment, and a photo booth where you can take a picture with the Easter Bunny. In addition to Easter, we will also be celebrating Earth Day. Gain valuable information about energy and water conservation, recycling, receive giveaways and much more. Schedule of Events: Egg Hunt Begins at 10:30am Earth Day Celebration 10am1:00pm. Call (909)370-6153 for more info.

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City Talk with Dr. Luis Gonzalez (Dr. G)

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Calendar Classifieds Legal Notices Opinion Service Dir. Sports

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The Colton Pony softball ‘Lil Lady Coyotes’ during opening ceremonies on Saturday March 14. Softball has been re-introduced into the league. Colton on Saturday March 14 for their respective teams and By Anthony Victoria under the scorching sun. leagues. A baseball and softball Despite the heat, over 60 teams clinic organized by Heads Up oth the Carl Rimbaugh convened at Cesar Chavez Park Baseball took place right after the girls softball and Colton Pony baseball leagues and Elizabeth Davis Park to kick opening ceremonies at Cesar held their opening ceremonies in off the 2015 season by fundraising Ceremonies cont. on next page

ome join me for coffee, and talk about concerns related to the City of Colton. Third Saturday, Mar. 21 at 9:00am Denny's Restaurant. 160 W. Valley Blvd. For more information call Dr. G at (909)213-3730. Anyone is welcome

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