Colton Courier 10 20 2016

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W e e k l y COLTON COURIER Features, Lifestyle & News You Can Use!

Vol 144, NO. 44

THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner and Words To Think About A3 & A5

Valley College celebrates 90th anniversary A7

“Kindness Bus” promoting positive behavior at CJUSD schools

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By Anthony Victoria

he Colton Joint Unified School District is celebrating National Bullying Prevention Month in a unique way.

lans to construct a 40-acre sports complex near the Santa Ana River were approved by the Colton City Council on Tuesday. However, several environmental and physical concerns will be addressed before plans move forward.

Conceptual drawings of the sports complex, created by the Integrated Consulting Group (ICG), demonstrate that the endangered plant Woolly Star and a former landfill site interfere with construction plans. Yet, residents and city officials are confident development will proceed.

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Michael D’arcy Elementary School first grade teacher connie Brown with school mascot Dalmatian.

Hundreds attend expungement event in SB A10

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“Everyone is invested in this,” said Councilwoman Summer Zamora-Jorrin, who previously served on the Colton Parks and Recreation Commission. “We’ve waited a long time for this.”

According to CGI representative Ron Hagen, it will cost the city approximately $18 million to construct the sports complex, which will comprise of five full size synthetic soccer fields, three mid size natural soccer fields, and 13 overlay fields for community use. Maintenance of the complex will cost the city about $200,000 a year. City Manager Bill Smith’s staff report outlines the steps taken by ICG to address the concerns. Environmental studies and other reports were conducted to assess ways to diminish fears of habitat degradation and toxic exposure.

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Council approves preliminary sports complex plan By Anthony Victoria

The orange bus, painted by elementary, middle, and high school students throughout the district, is a “rolling billboard” that displays messages of positivity and respect.

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October 20, 2016

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On Wednesday, Superintendent Jerry Almendarez and various district members launched their Kindness Campaign by hopping on their “Kindness Bus” to visit students, faculty, and staff at Michael D’arcy Elementary School in Fontana.

District Transportation Erick Richardson is the person responsible for the bus. He believes the bus will help shed light on an issue that may not be visible to some.

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colton Joint Unified School District transportation Director Erick richardson and the “Kindness Bus”.

ICG suggests working with CalRecycle and the Local Enforcement Agency to clean up any leftover hazardous waste from the Guyaux Waste Disposal Site, as well as creating a Woolly Star habitat area and grading specific areas to control potential flooding. Council cont. on next page


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