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Vol 143, NO. 19
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Rachel Peni crowned as Colton’s Homecoming Queen,
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Jackets win comfortably
October 30, 2014
City of Colton Halloween Festival
By Anthony Victoria
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ongratulations to Rachel Peni, who was crowned Colton High School’s Homecoming Queen for the 201415 school year on Friday October 25. Meanwhile, the Yellowjackets Football team cruised to a 35-6 victory over Sunkist League rival Bloomington. A victory on Thursday October 30 against neighbor Grand Terrace will guarantee Colton (3-5, 2-1) a spot in the CIF Central Division playoffs.
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An eloquent surprise for Peni
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The fans in the bleachers, most of which comprised of the school’s students, roared loudly when Rachel Peni’s name was announced by Associated Student Body advisor Gloria Ramirez-Haldeman. Peni was almost tears when the decision was made and immediately hugged her father, Sakaria, and favorite teacher, Michael Esquivel. “I’m speechless,” she said after being coronated by last year’s winner. “I’m just so happy that the students voted for me.” Colton’s new Homecoming Queen Rachel Peni. The 17-year-old had no ambition
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Clean up crew brings together passionate Olive Avenue Market holds Annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
alloween returns to Colton this year with the popular HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL which offers residents a free evening of family-friendly festivities. This year, the event will move to Fleming Park on Friday, October 31, 2014 from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Presented by the City of Colton, Community Services Department, the annual celebration will transform Fleming Park into a Halloween Village, complete with games, crafts, entertainment, costume contests for every age group, a movie on the big screen, and, of course, CANDY. The day culminates in a viewing of Hotel Transylvania, starting at 8pm. Join us for a FANGtastic time! Friday, October 31, 2014 Fleming Park located at 525 N. La Cadena Dr. Colton, CA 92324. Schedule of Events: Trick-or-treating-5:00-8:00 p.m. Costume Contest-6:00-7:30 p.m. Movie-in-the-Park-8:00 p.m. For more information, please call (909) 370-6153.
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uesday, November 4, 2014 at 11:00AM – John J. Granado – NW corner of Rancho and Laurel. • Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 3:00PM – Ray Abril Jr.– between N/M on East Side. • Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 3:00PM – Lee Ruiz Gonzales – SE corner of N/5th Street (390 W. N Street). • Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 11:00AM – Robert L. Crites – near Valley Blvd and Rancho Ave next to Reese.