COLTON COURIER We ekly
December 15, 2022
Vol 151 , NO. 01
Colton Lions hold toy drive f or c ity youth
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Dr. G, Council Member; Evelyn Lopez, Fred Calderilla, Lions Christmas Dog; Cynthia Calderilla, Geny Jaquez, Soledad Morden, tommy Gaitan, Carlos Araiza, Erik Morden, president.
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By Dr.G (Dr Luis S González), community writer
hen talking about community involvement, the Colton Lions Club is one of the more active organizations that need to be in the conver-
sation. For the third year in a row, this spirited group of Colton residents has trumpeted the idea of a toy drive for our community youth, especially those who may need a little boost to their Christmas wishes.
Over the weekend, the Lions Club did not disappoint.
Approximately 20 members gathered at the Stater Bros. parking lot to set up a makeshift booth for their toy drive, complete with banners, refreshments, and the Lions Christmas Dog. From 8:00am to 2:00pm, the dedicated members collected several hundred toys that were donated from the community, busi-
ness partners, and people who drove by.
By the end of the day, the Lions Club collected over 200 toys, and several cash donations from passerbys who just wanted to help. Of special note were the Entertainers Car Lions, cont. next pg.
A f t e r 5 4 y e a r s i n b u s i n e s s M t . Ve r n o n ’ s i c o n i c L a s C u a t r o Milpas is set to close its doors December 31st
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By Manny Sandoval
Happy holidays to all from across the Inland Empire H HO OW W TO E AC CH H UUSS TO RREA
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ince the news broke about Las Cuatro Milpas closing its doors, there has been a lot of chatter around San Bernardino and the Inland community regarding why the current owners are closing the business instead of handing it off to the next generation. Well, handing the business off is precisely what happened to the current owner Norma Munios, who was gratefully given the business by her father, Enrique Mata, in 1988.
Mata acquired the business (located on Sixth Street at the time) in February 1968 Cuatro Milpas cont. next pg.
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Las Cuatro Milpas owner and Accountant Jose Munios, giving IECN a tour of the kitchen on December 13, 2022.