W e e k l y COLTON COURIER
Vol 146 , NO. 37
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August 30, 2018
Colton City Council recognizes K ar la’s F lower s as local business success By Dr. G (Dr. Luis Gonzalez)
THIS WEEK Gloria’s Cor ner Pg. 3
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t the recent Colton City meeting, Council Council Member Dr. G (Dr. Luis S Gonzalez) presented Karla’s Flowers with a “business focus” recognition award for its success in the City of Colton. This family establishment is owned by Karla Ramirez, and is truly one of our amazing success stories. Now going on three years, Karla decided to invest every penny she had to pursue her dream of owning a flower shop. Previously, she was a waitress for 9 years at a local Colton restaurant, and during that time, she got to know many of the customers, some even becoming her regular clients. Karla just loved flowers, and from time to time Karla’s, cont. on pg. 2
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Pictured from left: Amanda Turcios, Jessenia Olarte, Councilman Dr. G, Karla Ramirez, Mayor Richard DeLaRosa, Angie Ramirez, Gladys Olarte, and Adriana Balandran.
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Man of the Year finalists proudly pose with Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes. By Manny B. Sandoval
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ssemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes hosted the Inland Empire's first
ever Man of the Year ceremony on Friday, August 24. Exemplary men who have gone above and beyond in their com-
munities were recognized with a certificate in front of a packed crowd inside KVCR Studios at San Bernardino Valley College.
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MANNY B. SANDOVAL
“Friday night we honored 25 finalists in the 47th Assembly District who exemplify excepMan of the Year, cont. on pg. 2