W e e k l y COLTON COURIER Features, Lifestyle & News You Can Use!
Vol 143, NO. 48
THIS WEEK After 58 years, El Burrito says goodbye to Colton Gloria’s Corner & Words To Think About
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Santa Paws is Coming to Town! A8
Salvation Army Holiday Food Drive
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Residents receiving meals from an El Burrito employee during its last day of operation on Nov. 14. By Anthony Victoria
nthony Guillen, 64, remembers coming home from Vietnam in 1971. Similar to what other veterans experienced, he was spit on and
chastised by anti-war demonstrators. After a rough homecoming, all Guillen wanted was a ground beef burrito from his favorite restaurant. “Nothing bothered me then,” he said with a chuckle. “I came here
all the time, from the time I was in high school to its final day. I’m going to miss this place.” For 58 years, the El Burrito restaurant served the residents of El Burrito cont. on next page
County seeks residents’ concerns over development
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Supervisor Josie Gonzales speaking to residents during a town hall meeting on Nov. 17.
By Anthony Victoria
an Bernardino County officials, with the help of consultants, held the second of three town hall meetings at
Bloomington High School on Tuesday to allow residents to give input on planned developments. As part of the major effort to create a Countywide Plan, the county is working with residents, busi-
nesses, and organizations to develop a community plan for the unincorporated area of Bloomington. The plan encompasses the commuCounty cont. on next page
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November 19, 2015
CJUSD Community Cabinet Superintendent Jerry Almendarez invites you to join us!
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earn about the exciting collaborations already underway and plans for the future! Date: December 2 Time: 10 a.m to noon Where: Joe Baca Middle School 1640 S. Lilac Avenue Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Richard DeLaRosa, Mayor, City of Colton • Hear about the future plans for the city of Colton and the importance of developing an educated and prepared workforce in our community. Also featuring: An out of this world presentation by Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council! • Hear from Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio President and CEO Cynthia Harnisch Breunig and Knea Hawley, Director of Fund Development and Alumnae Engagement about the organization’s mission and Classroom to Career initiative. What does STEM education look like for young women in the 21st Century? • Aspiring female scientists share their experiences! • PLUS a special surprise demonstration you won’t want to miss! Get involved! • Participate in mock interviews with students from Colton High School’s HEAL Academy. Help these aspiring professionals prepare for real job, college and scholarship interviews. Kindly RSVP by November 30 to Jacquie Paul – Jacquie_paul@cjusd.net Cabinet March 2, 2016 June 1 2016