W e e k l y COLTON COURIER Features, Lifestyle & News You Can Use!
Vol 144, NO. 25
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CHS holds 119th commencement ceremony
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Measure D approved by residents
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By Anthony Victoria
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he Measure D initiative, which would allow the City of Colton to transfer money from Utility Company’s their reserve into the General Fund, was approved by residents on Election Night. The General Fund Transfer will add approximately $4.8 million in funding annually for general city services–fire, police, parks and recreation, libraries, and senior services– not to exceed 20 percent of annual electric utility revenues. Fund transfers will take place until 2021--giving the residents the option to re-approve the measure if necessary.
Perez selected to represent Colton American Legion Unit 155 A8
Measure D cont. on page 2
Children’s Fund in need of school supplies A9
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Colton Joint Unified School board president Pat Haro congratulating Salutatorian Cynthia Carrillo on her graduation.
Valedictorian, Salutatorian speak on importance of hard work and sacrifice
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By Anthony Victoria
driana Bravo and Cynthia Carrillo reminded the 355 graduates of the Class of 2016 on Tuesday night that they
can achieve success with hard you are,” Bravo said. work and dedication Thousands of residents cheered “No matter what you decide to do on their graduates as they marched or what route you take, measure your success based on how happy Graduation cont. on page 2
CJUSD Summer Feeding Program schedule
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By Anthony Victoria
JUSD’s annual Summer Feeding Program starts soon, offering families a way for children to receive free meals and stay healthy while school is out.
The program is operated in conjunction with the California Department of Education and the USDA. Any child ages 2 to 18 may participate. No regisFeeding cont. on page 2