W e e k l y COLTON COURIER Features, Lifestyle & News You Can Use!
Vol 143, NO. 23
THIS WEEK Cinco de Mayo Special
Organization teaches teens about alcohol, drug use
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Redlands Community Music Association Presents Many Voices, Muchas Voces A12
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Bloomington high school students participating in the house party simulator.
By Anthony Victoria
t only takes one mistake for an underage drinker’s world to turn upside down, according to Central Valley Prevention
Program specialist Mirza Martinez. For the third consecutive year her organization will partner with Colton High School faculty and staff in an attempt to curb under-
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age drinking and drug use. With prom quickly approaching, the “Under-21 Think-O-No-Drink-O” campaign encourages students to Drinking cont. on next page
Colton History to “come alive” during Museum Day event
Mosaico Arts and Music Festival Comes to Perris Hill Park A14-A15
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Calendar Classifieds Legal Notices Opinion Service Dir. Sports
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Photo/Patt haro World War II Navy veteran Salvador Ayala speaks to a resident about his experiences in the south Pacific during last year’s Colton Museum Day.
By Anthony Victoria
he Colton Area Museum and Historical Society (CAM) will present their second annual Colton Museum
Day on Saturday May 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s official theme is, “Colton History Comes Alive--A Child’s View.” In contrast to last year’s commemoration of World War II veter-
ans, the CAM decided to take a look at Colton approximately onehundred years ago (specifically the period from 1890 to 1920). The event’s featured activities, games, CAM cont. on next page
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Military Banner Installations for May
·Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 1:00PM – Robert Prieto – NW corner of M Street and La Cadena. ·Wednesday, May 29, 2015 at 12:00PM – Kyle W. Harvey – SW corner of Washington and Bluff Street. The purpose of the City of Colton Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program is to: Pay tribute to our veterans and deceased veterans with Veteran and Memorial banners Ensure that the aesthetic appeal of Colton's main thoroughfares is maintained Promote the recognition of our military currently serving, veterans and deceased veterans. For more information, contact Faviola Medina Office Specialist at (909) 370-5191.
Pet Adoption, wellness support & pet parade at P.A.W.S. in the Park
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amilies can bring their four-legged best friends, or adopt new ones with the onsite rescues, at this one stop event! P.A.W.S. in the Park will take place on Saturday, May 2, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in beautiful Fleming Park located at 252 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton. A pawsitively awesome opportunity to connect with wellness support including low cost dog vaccination/license clinic, spay/neuter resources, training demonstrations, pet focused vendors and old fashioned family fun! It’s the purr-fect place to show off your friend in the Pet Parade, enjoy activities, music, food, and win prizes. Families will even leave with lasting memories with their FREE family pet photo. For more information call 909370-5568 or go to www.ci.colton.ca.us special events P.A.W.S. in the Park.