COLTON COURIER Weekly
Vol 149, NO. 08
February 04, 2021
Councilman John Echevar ria strives to forge tighterknit community, develop volunteer initiatives By Manny B. Sandoval
J
ohn Echevarria, Colton’s newest district 5 councilman, has hit the ground running to create a greater connection between constituents and the city.
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Most recently, Echevarria has had the ability to leverage his experience as San Bernardino Police Sergeant to forge a tighter connection between law enforcement, the city and constituents.
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Colton Councilman John Echevarria is determined to connect all areas of Colton with one another, strengthen constituent engagement, and enhance the city with development in the future. He is pictured speaking with a constituent.
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“First off, I’d like to take a second to thank San Bernardino Police Chief Eric McBride and Assistant Police Chief David Green for mentoring me in the community policing philosophy and seeing what skills I brought to the table; for that, I will be forever grateful,” said Echevarria. “Although our department faced numerous challenges last year, I went to work every-day eager to help others. I knew there was a greater need for community out-
reach and support, and I needed to be that liaison between our agency and the community.” Although the volunteer program is in early development, he says having the ability to collaborate with Police Chief Dominguez will have many benefits for the community. “Our partnership is beneficial to the community because it’s going to give them an opportunity to volunteer within our Police, Fire and Community Services departments, while also forging a stronger relationship between the city and those we serve,” Echevarria stated. Future volunteers will find themselves augmenting staff with events, meetings and other functions held by the city, along with building their resume; and adding professional references to their list. Echevarria, cont. on next pg.
CJUSD music teacher earns prestigious state award
ongratulations to Elementary Band Teacher Vanessa Duckworth, who has been selected as the California State Music Educators' Association (CMEA) Elementary Music Specialist of the Year. This award is only given to one elementary music educator in the state annually. The award recognizes excellence in elementary instrumental and choral music instruction.
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Mrs. Duckworth will receive her award at a virtual ceremony in February as part of the California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC). Annually the California Music Educators’ Association (CMEA) asks for nominees for a variety of award categories. These include one award each for excellence in teaching at elementary, middle school, high school, and colleAward, cont. on next pg.
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Elementary music teach Vanessa Duckworth is being recognized as the California State Music Educators’ Association Elementary Music Specialist of the Year; this award is bestowed to one educator in the state each year.