W e e k l y COLTON COURIER
Vol 145 , NO. 48
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November 16, 2017
THIS WEEK
Improved Colton soccer field example of
In Memoriam
collaborative community work
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n loving memory of John F. Valera, whom we have lost one year ago. Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same
SB School District hosts Gathering for Excellence
We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name
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Colton Youth Soccer players participating in a ‘kickoff’ ceremony on Nov. 8, 2017 to commemorate the improvements to Colton Middle School’s soccer field. By Anthony Victoria
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he dreams of an enhanced Colton Middle School soccer field came true for many who grew frustrated with the bumps and holes on the pitch. Educators, civic leaders, and longtime youth sports supporters held a ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 8 to celebrate their efforts in improving the field’s conditions
Colton school district families receive holiday
for area youth. Dozens of kids ran onto the field for a ceremonial “kick off”, while the adults held a ribbon cutting to mark the event. Colton Joint Unified School District Board President Dan Flores, an avid soccer fan, said renovations made to the soccer field were made possible through collaborative work between the city, the district, and youth soccer volunteers. “This is absolutely the definition
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of a joint effort--of people coming together to solve a problem,” Flores said. “This is for you--the community and for the kids to have fun.” Field renovations began back in the spring. Gophers and irrigation resulted in the field deteriorating with time, according to district officials. Colton Joint worked with the city’s Utility Department
Petition aims to place Colton marijuana regulation and tax plan on 2018 ballot
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Gloria’s Corner
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MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ
Krystal Xiques smokes marijuana at a rally in support of Proposition 64 at Sparc Dispensary on Tuesday in San Francisco.
group that has branded themselves the Committee for Safer Neighborhoods and Schools filed a petition at Colton City Hall that intends to regulate and tax marijuana in the city. The group announced in a press release that they would soon be walking city streets to educate voters about the benefits of taxing and regulating marijuana. Ben Eilenberg, who represents the committee, claims properly managing the substance will give Colton officials the resources to combat crime and fund schools, while also avoiding placing tax burdens on citizens. “We don’t see ourselves as adversarial to the city,” explained Eilenberg. “We want to present an alternative plan.” Last November–after state voters passed the Adult Use of Regulation, cont. on pg. 2
Sad are the tears that fall Living without you is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us Your heart was so kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you The special years will not return When we are all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever
County Schools receives grant for bilingual teacher development program
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n partnership with county offices of education in Riverside, Inyo and Mono counties, the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools has been notified it has received a grant for Bilingual Teacher Professional Development program. The grant is for the four-county region is for $625,000 over the next couple years. The program “funds projects to provide professional learning opportunities to teams of eligible teachers, principals and paraprofessionals to increase the number of teachers who obtain a bilingual authorization as a result of participating in the program,” according to the California Department of Education, which is overseeing the grant. County Schools’ Education Support Services will lead efforts in implementing the program in San Bernardino County.
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