Colton Courier November 24 2016

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

Vol 144, NO. 49

THIS WEEK

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

Obituary John F. Valera A8

American Legion Post giving back to community, military members

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By Anthony Victoria

ost people don’t understand the hardships some soldiers have to go through, said Sons of American Legion 155 Commander John Mejia. “Many of our soldiers are struggling to feed their families and pay their bills,” he said. “We’re here to service them and our American communities.” Last week, Mejia and several others affiliated with the American Legion travelled to Camp Pendleton to deliver dozens of turkeys and LED television sets to U.S. Marines. On Sunday, members of the American Legion Post 155 gathered at their headquarters to help construct food boxes--filled with mashed potatoes, yams, green beans, corn, soups, and bread--for both military service members and the community at large. In addition, “letters of love” from first and third grade students from St. Legion cont. on next page

Brandy Venegas attaching letters made by young students for those in the community in need of food this holiday season.

Carter HS student Everett Baile leading way as first generation of IE prep hockey stars A16

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Gloria’s Corner A3 Words To think About A5 Legal Notices A11 Opinion A4 Sports A16

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American Legion Post 155 and Sons of American Legion volunteers.

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November 24, 2016

‘Cover the IE’ collection drive to benefit homeless

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9.1 KGGI, Riverside's Hottest Hit Music, and the non-denominational community church Water of Life in Fontana, CA announced the inaugural Cover the IE collection drive taking place on Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4. The drive will benefit the homeless in the Inland Empire. On-air personalities ODM, Evelyn Erives, Freddy Rivera, Qui West and Kid Jay will host a live broadcast from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on December 3 and 4, sharing stories about the community and encouraging listeners to donate gently used business and casual clothing, shoes and accessories as well as blankets and personal hygiene products to local homeless. “Cover the IE is a community based donation program designed to help the Inland Empire’s homeless and less fortunate improve their quality of life, enhance employability, and restore the dignity for their families,” said KC Morris, Promotions Director and on-air personality for 991. KGGI. “We look forward to bringing together our listeners for such an important cause.” "Water of Life’s mission statement is ‘passion for God, compassion for people’. We are intentional about living out this mission by caring for our neighborhoods and nations. As a church we are committed to partnering with our community, and we are excited for the opportunity to serve alongside an organization like iHeart Media, 99.1 KGGI to bless people during the Christmas season.” -Suanna Gutierrez, Communications Manager Listeners interested in learning more about the drive can go to 991kggifm.com/CoverTheIE.


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