W e e k l y COLTON COURIER
Vol 146 , NO. 42
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October 4 , 2018
Colton High School Football team building a culture of tough competitor s
THIS WEEK Gloria’s Cor ner Pg. 3
Alejandre delivers State of Education Address Pg. 8
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fter Colton High School Football Team’s 2017, 6-4, winning season… they anticipate to match last year’s success.
San Manuel grants CSUSB $960K to increase Native American enr ollment
“These players compete. We are really trying to build a culture of being known as tough competitors. What’s most special about this team is that all of the players go above and beyond; they’re all
leaders,” said Colton High School Head Coach Shawn Collins, who also shared that this 2018 season has been about trying to build on last year’s success and continuing it.
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olton Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society (ACS) will kick off their 15th year anniversary on Monday, October 8 at 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8737, 2018 E. Foothill Blvd. The Relay committee is very excited about celebrating our 15th year here in Colton.
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“Last year we had our first winning season since 2010. This is my third year as head coach and I’m proud of all the players these past few seasons,” continued
By Paul Rasso
INSIDE Opinion
RICHARD CORRAL
Colton Relay for Life will kick off with potluck dinner
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Gloria’s Corner
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Varsity Football Head Coach Shawn Collins is proud of the tough competitive nature of his team, “...all of the players go above and beyond; they’re all leaders.” Pictured is the team making their entrance to the A.B. Miller field to take on Summit last Thursday, beating them 45-29. They face Bloomington High this Friday, 7 p.m. at SB Valley College.
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The Relay for Life kickoff potluck dinner will take place Monday, Oct. 8 at the VFW Post 8737 on Foothill Blvd. at 6 p.m. The community is invited to bring a home cooked meal to share.
Colton has held its own compared to surrounding cities that have merged their Relays into one. For the past 15 years the community has come together to support, counsel, mourn and celebrate those who have won their battles against this horrible disease, said Paul Rasso, Entertainment Representative. Kickoff, cont. on pg. 2