COLTON COURIER
Vol 147, NO. 31
July 1 8, 2019
City of Colton celebrates 132nd bir thday
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The 132nd birthday celebration took place at Colton High School, a symbol of pride among residents. By Shelby Horton
Local service clubs provide aid to Trona victims Pg. 5
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he City of Colton celebrated its 132nd birthday on Saturday, July 13 as a city with a fireworks spectacular that brought the community together. Residents flooded the
streets surrounding Colton High School, a symbol of pride among residents. Before the show even began Colton pride colors could be seen all over along with wide smiles.
that brings everyone together, ever since I was a kid, I can remember coming to the fireworks show expecting a day of fun,” said resident Robert Montez.
“This has always been an event
Residents were able to enjoy
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SHELBY HORTON
live music and a carnival before the fireworks show, this included carnival games, a mobile truck with many of the latest games to play, and food from local vendors. A heavy scent of barbeque filled the street, sounds of laughBirthday, cont. on next pg.
KORD promotes humanity thr ough social ser vices
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KORD ORG staff (L to R) Sherriel Stephens, Sabrena D Wade, Roosevelt Tolbert, Evelyn D Tolbert, Dr. Stephanie R. Palmer, and Michelle R. Newsome. By Marina Rojas
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ounded in 2018 through the Dr. Stephanie Palmer Ministries, the KORD ORG (short for Kingdom Outreach Resource and Development Organization) is based in Colton and provides charitable and social services that
create and develop greater humanity. According to Palmer, the Founder-President of KORD ORG, the purpose of the organization is to “meet the needs of those in the community who are disadvantaged in any way. Our purpose is to provide no cost services and goods to them that they may not be able to obtain on their own based on their economic sta-
tus.”
KORD ORG is a short walk up a winding staircase and into a headquarters that oozes peace and tranquility to anyone who comes through the door. Visitors are greeted with a friendly smile from staff members and treated like family. Palmer said each person has complete follow-
through care and listening to each person’s needs and lining up a clear strategy for solving those problems is only the beginning of the process. “I like to find a need and solve that need,” shared Palmer. Services offered at this time KORD, cont. on next pg.