W e e k l y COLTON COURIER Features, Lifestyle & News You Can Use!
Vol 143, NO. 22
THIS WEEK Council unanimously approves athletics fee suspension Gloria’s Corner A3
Rialto Prepares for Upcoming Jazz Festival A10
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Elizabeth Davis Park, located at 1055 West Laurel Drive.
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resolution was passed by the city council on Tuesday April 21 that suspended the application of a fee
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for the use of athletic fields. youth recreational programs and City manager Bill Smith made leagues who have paid full or parthe recommendation to the council tial fees this past year. to approve Resolution CRPC-15- The city-wide master fee--01, which would suspend the curField cont. on next page rent $1.00 per hour fee and refund
Council urges residents to cut water use; rebates available Mosaico Arts and Music Festival Comes to Perris Hill Park A12
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Photo/FAVioLA MEDinA Water conservation specialist Jennifer Shimmin provided details on the drought update, the city’s efforts to curb water usage, and information on rebate programs for customers during the council meeting on Apr. 21.
By Anthony Victoria
overnor Jerry Brown’s executive order issued on April 1 has prompted Colton city officials to look at dif-
ferent ways to conserve water. the city’s efforts to curb water During the city council meeting usage, and information on rebate on April 21, the city’s water con- programs for customers. servation specialist Jennifer Under Governor Brown’s order, Shimmin provided details on the Water cont. on next page drought update, new regulations,
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Military Banner Installations for April/May
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ednesday, April 29, 2015 at 1:30PM – Robert A. Herrera – on D Street, 3rd pole East of La Cadena. The purpose of the City of Colton Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program is to: Pay tribute to our veterans and deceased veterans with Veteran and Memorial banners Ensure that the aesthetic appeal of Colton's main thoroughfares is maintained Promote the recognition of our military currently serving, veterans and deceased veterans. For more information, contact Faviola Medina Office Specialist with the Office of the City Clerk at (909) 370-5191 or at fmedina@ci.colton.ca.us.
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‘A Brand New Day’ Gala to take place on April 25
ello wonderful friends of the Colton Chamber of Commerce. APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH Please join us April 25th at the Brand New Day Gala. The event will take place at the Arrowhead Country Club, located at 3433 Parkside Drive in San Bernardino. Seating is limited. Reserve your tickets now. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/abrand-new-day-gala-tickets14296995699. Tickets are $50. For more information, contact Kimberly Walden at (909) 2899851.
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