COLTON COURIER We ekly
Vol 148, NO. 33
July 30, 2020
Adele’s Dress Shop and Gentlemen’s Exclusive Menswear showcase resiliency amid COVID-19 By Manny B. Sandoval
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dele’s Dress Shop has been locally owned and operated for 81 years in the city of Colton, its initial owner Adele Simon, opened with a $300 loan she borrowed from her parents. The dress shop that initially opened inside the legendary Anderson Hotel began operations during a time where shoppers flooded local stores and virtual spaces lacked prevalence. After Adele’s passing in 1994, her son Abe Simon and his wife Linda Simon continued operations, along with their own store, Gentlemen’s Exclusive Menswear, which opened in 1968.
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“This current pandemic is the worst we have seen in all 81 years of both business operaAdele’s, cont. on next pg.
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Laura Anne Delgado August 24, 1955 - July 14, 2020 Community News
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n Tuesday, July 14, 2020, Laura Anne Delgado loving mother, sister, grandmother, and greatgrandmother passed away at the age of 64.
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Laura was born on August 24, 1955 in Lebanon, Indiana and was preceded in death by her parents Sammy and Virginia Short of Tucson, Arizona.
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Laura had lived in Colton for 30 years and worked for the State of California with the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) for 20 years. She retired from SCIF in 2005.
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Laura had a passion for the things of God and lovingly shared her devotion to His Word and truths with everyone. She loved going to church, loved the fellowship with the people of God and was a true example of the love of Jesus Christ towards others.
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The next great love of her life Laura, cont. on next pg.
MANNY B. SANDOVAL
Although Adele’s Dress Shop and Gentlemen’s Exclusive Menswear continue to lose much of its business and clothing vendors over the years, its resiliency and purpose remain the same 81 years later.