Colton Courier October 22 2015

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

Vol 143, NO. 44

THIS WEEK Thousands attend Second Annual Tamale Festival at Fleming Park Gloria’s Corner

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Colton to Celebrate Food Day in a Big Way

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ree community event calls attention to healthy food and celebrates national movement toward a greener diet

Anthony Araiza receives Water Legend Award A8

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PHOTO/LUIS TIRADO Colton residents enjoying the activities at the Second Annual Tamale Festival that took place at Fleming Park on October 17.

By Anthony Victoria

housands of people from across the Inland region filled into Fleming Park in Colton on Saturday October 17 to enjoy savoring, warm Tamales,

IE Hispanic Leadership Council Honors Local Leaders

while listening to oldies, rock, hiphop music and enjoying a classic lowrider car/bike show and youth boxing match. Almost two years ago, resident, insurance salesman, and entertainment promoter Albert

“Suavemente” Zamora began planning a Tamale Festival for the City of Colton. His goal was initially to raise money to support diabetes research through the Tamale Fest cont. on next page

Classroom to Career program helping girls seek opportunities in STEM field

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WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 9:00-11:00am

VISUALS: Live cooking demonstration, Rock the Bike fruit smoothies, healthy eating visuals, informational fair, and entertainment.

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WHERE: Art Thompson Teen Center/Cesar Chavez Park, 600 Colton Avenue, Colton CA, 92324. Parking is available along Carreon Drive and along E Street surrounding the park.

Food Day Committee Chairpersons: Anabel Castaneda, 909-3706117 and Daniel Muro, 909-5144203

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WHO: City of Colton Community Services Department

Event Coordinator: Anthony Fernandez, Recreation Coordinator, 909-514-4253

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WHAT: Colton Residents (and neighboring community members) will celebrate national Food Day on Saturday, October 24. The city-wide event happens in front of the At Thompson Teen Center with family fun day beginning at 9:00am complete with healthy food demos and informational fair.

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PHOTO/ANTHONY VICTORIA San Bernardino Valley College STEM counselor Danielle Ramsey speaking to Colton Joint Unified School District students about career options during their visit to the campus on October 16.

By Anthony Victoria

here’s a concrete problem society faces Today, according to Girl Scouts of America San Gorgonio Chapter’s

Knea Hawley. The director of Fund Development & Alumnae Engagement explained that there is a deficit in skills, wage and job opportunities for women. It is why her organization, along

with the assistance of the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, and several STEM cont. on next page

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ontact El Chicano and Colton Courier Staff Writer Anthony Victoria. He can be reached at (909) 6376369 or at victoriaanthony91@gmail.com.


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