COLTON COURIER We ekly
December 8, 2022
Vol 150 , NO. 50
Colt on p ri d e wa s fr o nt a n d ce nte r a t t he c it y’s a n n u a l Tr e e L i g h t i n g C e r e m o n y
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the decorated trees can be found in front of Colton City hall, at 650 N. La Cadena Drive.
By Manny Sandoval
olton’s Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on November 30th, in front of City Hall and dozens of prideful community members and dignitaries.
The Community Services Department coordinated event
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began with a live Christmas performance of Jingle Bells by students from various Colton elementary schools.
“Thank you to all of the departments who participated in coordinating this event. It’s now time to get this tree lit,” said Mayor Frank Navarro. Before lighting the tree,
Navarro, who also brought the council to the stage, got the crowd riled up by having them chant “Colton.”
Navarro could be heard saying, “Who are we?” Before the crowd chanted, “Colton.” He then counted down from 10, and the lights beamed bright as soon as the crowd
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counted down to zero.
The tree will continue to be lit at sunset until the end of the year.
To view a livestream of the Tree Lighting Ceremony, follow @ColtonCSD on Facebook.
Immaculate re novation is just about complete
By Dr.G (Dr Luis S González), community writer
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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fter three months of re-construction, and hours of volunteer work, the Immaculate Conception Church of Colton is soon to open its doors once again to a newly remodeled Sanctuary.
According to Father Max, parish priest, the church is making plans to re-open in the coming weeks, as soon as possible. “Our church renovation looks beautiful,” says parishioner Tish Baden, who along with dozens of church members are responding with enthusiasm to the recent renovation pictures that were posted on Facebook and other social Church cont. next pg.
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First row; Doug Blinkinsop, Victor Villarreal, Father Max, Gary Bean, second row; Jesus Vargas, Jose Borja, David Delgado.