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Vol 146 , NO. 06

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Mentor ship Ac ademy

helps immig rant youth

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Fir st Tee IE to offer Colton youth golf and life classes

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By Anthony Victoria

ith the help of several community organizations and stakeholders, First Tee of the Inland Empire is helping thousands of Inland youth ages 6 and up receive first class instruction in the game of golf, while also receiving mentorship from coaches.

Dozens of young golfers participated in a ceremonial tee off at the Colton Golf Course Tuesday to mark the commencement of the First Tee of the Inland Empire’s curriculum and training in the city.

“I don’t care if a kid can hit a golf club,” First Tee IE President JT Visbal. “What I really want them to understand is about integrity. We need to teach kids to be honest in life.”

First Tee Inland Empire became the seventh chapter established in Southern California when it was recognized by the national organiFirst Tee , cont. on pg. 2

Cajon students fir st in IE to ear n college-backed cer tificates

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Woods elected new Pro-Tempore by Council; Fire welcomes new Deputy Chief

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he Colton City Council appointed District 5 representative Jack Woods as the new Mayor Pro Tem on Tuesday Jan. 16.

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Woods, who was elected by the voters in 2016, was unanimously elected by his colleagues to serve as the individual to fill in Mayor DeLaRosa’s role in case of an absence.

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Opinion

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“I welcome the experience,” said Woods.

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Legal Notices

The Mayor Pro Tem serves as a backup for DeLaRosa, who in dire circumstance may not be able to fulfill his responsibilities.

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In other city news, Colton Fire Chief Tim McHargue introduced the new Deputy Fire Chief to the City Council after Dana De Antonio retired.

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ANTHONY VICTORIA

First Tee of the Inland Empire President JT Visball receiving words of congratulations from Colton Mayor Richard DeLaRosa during a ceremony celebrating the commencement of the Life Skill Experience (LSE) classes at the Colton Golf Course on Jan. 23, 2018. With the help of several community organizations and stakeholders, First Tee IE is helping thousands of Inland youth ages 6 and up receive first class instruction in the game of golf, while also receiving mentorship from coaches.

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COLTON FIRE

Deputy Fire Chief Dan Harker and firefighter paramedic Joey Armendarez were given a warm welcome by Fire Chief Tim McHargue and the City Council on Jan. 16, 2018.

“He provides a lot to the organization,” said McHargue. “We Updates, cont. on pg. 2


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