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W e e k l y COLTON COURIER

Vol 146, NO. 1 9

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THIS WEEK

Victoria Mendoza honored for her dedication to Colton on 104th bir thday

Gloria’s Corner

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CASA hosts Hear t of a Her o Run, see ks

volunteer s to advocate for foste r children

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MARINA ROJAS

Family members of Victoria Valdes Mendoza (seated front) came to share her special day when Mayor Richard DeLaRosa, Mayor Pro Tem Jack Woods and Councilman Ernie Cisneros visited her at her home to present her with a Proclamation plaque on Saturday, Apr. 21.

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visit from Colton Mayor Richard DeLaRosa, Mayor Pro Tem Jack n Saturday, April 21, Woods and Councilman Ernie 104-year-old Colton res- Cisneros. ident Victoria Valdes Mendoza received a very special In her home on Grand Street, By Marina Rojas

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians’ Yucca Festival

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INSIDE Gloria’s Corner

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Opinion

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Classifieds

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Words To think About A5

Legal Notices

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where she and her husband raised to, and love, of the city of Colton. their family, Mayor DeLaRosa presented Mrs. Mendoza with a Originally from Aguascalientes, beautiful Proclamation plaque in Mexico, Mrs. Mendoza came to honor of her 104th birthday, but also as a tribute to her dedication Mendoza, cont. on pg. 2

Local youth and law enforcement officers connect through boxing program

By Marina Rojas

he Cops4Kids Gym at 1589 Bordwell Avenue, Unit C, in Colton is bustling these days. The sounds of sheer grit and determination echo off the walls as each of Carlos Palomino’s boxers work hard for the next Battle of the Badge tournament to be held on May 19, 2018 at the Agua Caliente Resort and Casino in Rancho Mirage.

As he talks about the fighters, Palomino keeps his eyes on the youngsters in the gym, walking around each one giving pointers, reminding them of basics. Although it is clear he is proud of the boxers on the Agua Caliente Boxing, cont. on pg. 2

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MARINA ROJAS

From left, Coach and prior Battle of the Badges winner Officer Refugio Serna with those who will be fighting at the Battle of the Badges on May 19 - Marco Aguirre, Sterling Anthony Parks, and Carlos Palomino Jr.


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