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Vol 144, NO. 36
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Pastor, agencies to help residents with basic services
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By Anthony Victoria
ohn Braxton claims he’s been there and done that. The former drug abuser told the story of how he decided to turn to God for assistance in getting his life back on track.
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The construction of solar parking garages and shade structures will take place at four campuses: Bloomington High School, Grand Terrace High School, Ruth O. Harris Middle School, and Joe Baca Middle School.
By the end of 2017, all of Colton Joint Unified School District’s school sites will have Solar photovoltaic systems, according to Energy Manager Ernie Guillen.
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Church of Fire Assistant Pastor John Braxton and his wife Katie.
“It’s a common way to do it,” Guillen said. “The rate we are going to pay for a kilowatt on Day 1 will be the same in Year 25. Some districts agree to an escalator [arrangement], where the rate can go up from 1 percent to 4 or 5 percent a year. We’re not going to do that.”
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The District agreed to a “Power Purchase Agreement,” meaning they will only pay for power generated through the solar structures and not for construction costs. The Agreement was made with the SunPower Corporation, who will handle issues with vandalism and maintenance.
Guillen said the decision to negotiate a flat rate with SunPower helped the District avoid the problem of potential future rate increases by utility companies and to have a good understanding of their financial numbers.
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Solar energy structures to help CJUSD save $35 million in energy costs
he first phase of a solar energy project intended to cut down on energy usage and costs begins this month.
“I can relate to what she or he is going through,” Braxton said. “I’m not here to condemn, but to help.”
Colton City Council Recognizes Garcia Tire Shop for 26 Years of Business
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By Anthony Victoria
Braxton, a former recipient of drug intervention services, went on to become an ordained pastor--spurned by a newfound devotion to help others. Along with local groups Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), Inland Behavioral and Health and San Services, Bernardino County’s Department of Public Health, Braxton is aiming to help south Colton’s low income residents receive basic health care and living services.
About 20 nonprofit and county agencies will be on
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Colton residents will have access to an abundance of resources this Saturday at Veterans Park.
According to Guillen, the solar structures will cumulatively produce roughly 73 percent of the District’s energy at 6.1 Megawatts annually. Officials predict the project will help save $35.8 million in utility bill savings in the next 25 years; money saved is expected to be redirected Solar cont. on next page