W e e k l y COLTON COURIER
Vol 147 , NO. 20
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Eco Rap Superhero spreads message of conser vation, sustainability to Colton students By IECN Staff
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ngaging and dynamic, Mr. Eco Superhero, aka Brett Edwards, is an environmental rap superhero who travels the country inspiring students to be environmental leaders and stewards. This is the third year Mr. Eco has been to Colton; his last stop over the two-week tour was at Cooley Ranch Elementary on Monday, Apr. 29. The environmental rap superhero focuses on empowering youth through music to be environmental leaders.
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His songs range from "Straw Wars" and "Bag Monster", which explain why single-use plastic straws and bags are so harmful to the environment, to "Litterbug" and "Save It For Later", which gets kids thinking about properly disposing of trash and ways they can reduce food waste. Through this artistic message, students learn the importance of waste diversion, the lifecycle of resources and care for the environment. EcoHero, cont. on next pg.
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MARYJOY DUNCAN
The EcoHero Show is performed by Mr. Eco (Brett Edwards pictured in green cape), an environmental rap superhero who focuses on empowering youth through music to be environmental leaders. His last stop during his two-week tour of schools in the Colton Joint Unified School District was at Cooley Ranch Elementary on Monday, Apr. 29.
Colton Relay for Life raises over $100,000 By Manny B. Sandoval
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ver $102,000 was raised at American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, which was held at Colton High School, on April 27.
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The all-day event began with pre-event fundraising, a team meeting, an opening ceremony, followed by a survivor and caregiver lap, lighting of the luminaria, and finally, a closing ceremony.
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“Over nine people in my family have been affected by cancer. Unfortunately in 2007, we lost my cousin Veronica Jauriege to breast cancer,” shared Regina Vasquez, Colton native.
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The Vasquez Family participates in the Relay every year.
At the event, Vasquez shared a brief poem she wrote, inspired by the relay: “We walk today in memory of the loved ones we have lost to cancer. We walk today for our loved ones who
have survived the battle with cancer. We walk to never forget the true meaning of what today is really for....the battle of Cancer, that with the Grace of God, will one day come to an end.” “My family and I participate in Relay For Life every single year. This year was difficult for me, but it makes me realize that we cannot give up. Cancer does not have a name, an age, a race or color; it affects everyone,” continued Vasquez. Hundreds of people from the City of Colton and the surrounding communities supported the 24-hour event. “I relay because cancer has taken the lives of many important people in my life and it currently affects many others I know. I have chosen to relay in memory of and in honor of those who Relay, cont. on next pg.