W e e k l y COLTON COURIER Vol 147, NO. 18
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Sinfonia Mexicana presents Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea at Colton High
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Huerta celebrates
The Sinfonia Mexicana concert will be held on April 28 at 3 p.m. in the Whitmer Auditorium.
89th birthday, Dolores Huerta Day
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Community News
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infonia Mexicana Youth Academy invites you to join us in welcoming Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea
for a festive mariachi concert. This is the first time ever that the Divas, a two-time Grammy Award winner, will perform a concert in Colton. The concert fundraiser for the Academy’s
education program is on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 3 PM at Whitmer Auditorium, Colton High School, at 777 W. Valley Blvd., Colton, CA.
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The Divas, an all-female mariachi ensemble founded and directed by trumpet player Cindy Shea, is imbued with the unique Divas, cont. on next pg.
Colton Museum plans soft opening of new E a r p - Tr a i n t o w n M u s e u m By Dr. G. (Luis Gonzalez)
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lans are currently being made by the Colton Area Museum (CAM) Board of Directors to invite residents and guests to the “soft opening” of the new Earp-Traintown Museum. This event will coincide with the celebration of the 6th Annual Colton Area Museum Day, slated for Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 11:00am – 2:00pm.
WVWD hosts first Earth Day Celebration
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INSIDE Gloria’s Corner
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Words To Think About 5 Opinion
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Legal Notices
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CAM President Mike Murphy, and Board Member Dr. G, and friends, at the new Earp-Traintown Museum.
The Earp-Traintown museum has been the brainchild of Board Member Dr. G for several years, and has finally came to fruition with the recent departure of the Homework Assistance Center, which is now located at the Luque Branch Library, 294 East O Street. “The city has graciously made this location available to the museum,” reported Dr. G, who added, “The CAM has been looking to expand for a long time.” CAM Board President, Mr.
Mike Murphy, enthusiastically explains, “Were in the beginning stages, but very excited to be opening up this new wing to display our Earp-Train history. The potential ideas for growth is endless!” continued Mr. Murphy, who added “residents and history enthusiasts are encouraged to participate.” In saying this, Mr. Murphy was putting out a call for any photos, or items of interest that residents or visitors might have that could be made available for display.” Vice President Christina Perris, also commented “This is a fantastic step forward for historic preservation for the City of Colton. “ Many history aficionados would know that the City of Colton was established in 1887. At that time, Virgil Earp, of the famous Earp clan, was appointed Marshall of the City. His father, Nicolas Earp, Museum, cont. on next pg.