COLTON COURIER We ekly
Vol 151 , NO. 14
April 13, 2023
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City of Colton Councilmember Dr. G giving players from each team a high-five ahead of the 2023 tee-ball season.
By Manny Sandoval
he Colton Community Tee-ball League kicked off its opening ceremonies on April 3rd, celebrating the next generation of talented players and even honored a local legend.
With ten enthusiastic teams participating, community members gathered to cheer on the young athletes and mark the beginning of a new season.
One of the highlights of the opening ceremonies was the dedication of a field to Fredrick L. Venegas, a longtime supporter of the Colton Tee-ball
League. Venegas has been an integral part of the league for 39 years, dedicating his time and energy to ensure its continued success. In recognition of his unwavering commitment, the league proudly named one of their fields the "Fredrick L. Venegas Field." In attendance at the ceremony
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was Mayor Frank Navarro and Councilmember Dr. G, both of whom expressed their excitement for the upcoming season and praised the dedication of the league's volunteers, coaches, and players. Mayor Navarro emphasized the importance of community Tee-ball , cont. next pg.
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he Inland Empire community mourns the loss of Dr. Ernest F. Garcia, who passed away on April 6, 2023.
A lifelong educator, advocate, and patron of the arts, Dr. Garcia leaves behind an indelible legacy of service and inspiration. His life's work touched countless lives, and his dedication to education and the arts will be remembered for generations to come.
Dr. Garcia began his journey in education as a young boy in South Colton and remained passionate about and teaching photo GARCIA CENTER learning Dr. Ernest Felix Garcia is survived by his wife Dr. Dorothy "Dottie" Garcia. throughout his life. He was a pioneering force in the Rialto
Unified School District (RUSD), where he introduced foreign language and Gifted And Talented Education (GATE) programs. As the first Latino namesake in the Rialto Unified School District (Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School), his influence is still felt today.
Syeda Jafri, Rialto Unified School District communication media services agent, said, “Dr. Ernest Garcia spent a majority of his selfless life as an education and child advocate. He never forgot his humble beginning in Colton.” She went on to describe him as an "icon of a man" whose legacy of excellence will continue in the RUSD. Garica cont. next pg.