COLTON COURIER We ekly
October 19, 202 3
Vol 151, N O. 4 0
Colton Rallies to Suppor t Career Education at CJUSD Annual Expo
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Colton community leaders like Superintendent Frank Miranda, Ed.D, Councilmember John Echevarria, CJUSD Board Member Isreal Fuentes, and Nickelodeon Pizza Owner Gary Grossich supporting career education on October 12, 2023.
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By Manny Sandoval
he Colton Joint Unified School District (CJUSD) held its annual Career Technical Education Partnership Student Expo on October 12th at the California University of Science and Medicine, offering students a unique opportunity to connect with regional educational and professional representatives. Throughout the event, students networked with representatives from various colleges, high school clubs, employers, and local governmental officials, emphasizing the importance of early career exploration and the potential for greatness
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A group of students from Grand Terrace High School assembling stickers at their booth, promoting the school’s graphics department/club.
it can inspire. One of the standout participants was San Bernardino Valley College's Film, TV, and Media Department and its Welding Department. They showcased the diverse opportunities their programs provide, from degrees and certificates to career pathways, internships, and involvement in clubs.
Superintendent Frank Miranda, Ed.D, expressed his gratitude for the community's involvement, stating, "Thank you for showing your support. Seeing a dedicated community coming together for education in our district is heartwarming. We are fortunate to have a team of career education teachers in our district, representing indus-
tries that are viable and integral to our region's prosperity."
Miranda further emphasized the value of career education in the current educational landscape, noting that it "plays a pivotal role in preparing our students for success after graduation. It equips them with industry-aligned job skills, real-world experiences, and the critical thinking abilities necessary to thrive in the world beyond the classroom."
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C i t y Ta l k R e c o g n i z e s F l a n t a s t i c , I n c . f o r Te n Ye a r s o f Successful Business
homemade breakfast platters. In addition, a few traditional lunch snacks were offered, but the idea of small restaurant offerings became time-consuming and expensive.
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(L to R): Araceli Gonzalez, Tomas Bedolla, production leader; Dr.G Council Member and Community Advocate; Luis Robles, General Manager, Norma Gomez.
By Dr.G (Dr Luis S González), community writer
en years ago, the Pablo and Robles families made the challenging decision to move their humble business of selling desserts to Colton, where the business climate was steady, and the opportunity to invest in an excellent corner location in the downtown area made good economic sense. Formerly a Mexican bakery shop, the site
at the corner of East H Street and Ninth Street was a dream come true. Word on the street spread quickly as employees from nearby business establishments started to go to Flantastic, Inc. to try the “estilo casero” (homemade) desserts that were fast becoming a popular fare for coffee breaks. Soon, residents from the neighborhood became frequent customers as well, and with this growing customer base, the request for an expanded menu started to catch on. Although it was short-lived, Manager Luis Robles experimented with
Consequently, this breakfast experiment pulled valuable time and energy away from the principal product of this operation - traditional homemade desserts: pan de elote (corn bread), cheesecake, arroz de leche (rice pudding), flan (custard), and gelatines. Once Flantastic, Inc. established that the path forward was their specialty homemade desserts, this small family-oriented business not only had become a Colton mainstay, but their products had become in high demand. Flantastic, Inc.
Has become the primary supplier of quality “estillo casero” desserts for several restaurants in Colton and the surrounding region. Today, these prized desserts are delivered to over 250 clients, including restaurants in Colton, Riverside, throughout San Bernardino County, and recently to Los Angeles, where two trucks travel to make weekly deliveries.
“Colton has been a great place for us,” exclaimed Luis Robles, who continued, “The community has been welcoming, and the location works very well.” His staff of five employees is always busy preparing, Flantastic cont. next pg.