COLTON COURIER We ekly
December 30, 2021
Vol 150 , NO. 03
Fire Chief Tim McHargue introduces city’s newest firefighters Community News
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uring the Decmber 21 Colton City Council meeting Fire Chief Tim McHargue introduced the four newest firefighter/paramedics hired by the city: Nolan Reidel from San Diego who grew up in Corona, Aaron Cornejo from Yucaipa, Michael Beamer an Explorer with Colton Fire 10 years ago, and Colton native and CHS alum Jonathan Hernandez.
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According to McHargue the city has hired 10 firefighter/paramedics this year out of 12 available positions.
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Clockwise from top left: Aaron Cornejo, Jonathan Hernandez, Nolan Reidel, and Michael Beamer.
“Every fire department in this county has long-term vacancies they’re struggling to fill, as far as I know right now Colton is the only department in this valley that’s fully staffed.”
Fe r nand o R amir e z pr e se nte d wit h C I T Y TA L K A w a r d Dr.G (Dr Luis S González), community writer
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n Wednesday, December 22, Council Member Dr. G (Dr. Luis S González) presented the CITY TALK “Employee Spotlight” recognition award to Fernando Ramirez, Public Works Supervisor and seventeen-year veteran of the City of Colton. Born in Artesia, Fernando has been living in Colton since 1999. He was chosen for this award because he has a reputation for hard work, dependability, and dedication to his job. Administrative Assistant, Gladys Barajas, says, “Fernando is always willing to go above and beyond what is expected.” During a recent visit to the city corporate yard, Dr G had the opportunity to ride along with Fernando while he was making CITY TALK, cont. on next pg.
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Dr. G, Council Member and Founder of CITY TALK; Fernando Ramirez, Public Works Supervisor.