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Vol 143, NO. 5
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December 18, 2014
40th annual Christmas Parade highlights players Dr. G’s City Talk of historic 1950s Colton Lions Little League teams
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Members of Colton High School’s Cheerleading squad performed for residents during the 40th Annual Christmas Parade. By Anthony Victoria
undreds of people lined up La Cadena Avenue on Saturday December 13, many reacquainting with longtime friends and family members.
Celebrate the holidays with Disney on Ice
PHOTO/ANTHONY VICTORIA
Perhaps it wasn’t a family reunion or a trip down memory lane, but maybe something close to it. The 40th Annual Parade began at 10 a.m. with the first float including this year’s grand marshals— Danny Carrasco, Chon Calderilla, John
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By Anthony Victoria
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Cross, and Ted Housley, who were members of the 1954 and 1956 Little League World Series baseball teams that finished among the top teams in the nation. Driving up in
“Frijolito” Claus touched by young child’s letter
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PHOTO/PAUL RASSO
Paul Rasso (right) with Colton resident and local community organizer Javier Hernandez.
2014 Christmas Parade Award Recipients
laying the part of Santa Claus this year, Colton Parks and Recreation commissioner Paul Rasso has entertained and brought joy to children in his community this holiday season. But what he has done to ensure one child, 9-year-old Alexander Garcia, receives a desired gift does not require him to put on a performance; it only requires the commitment and love he has in helping less fortunate youth. “This kid wrote to Santa Claus explaining that he understood if he can’t get him a saxophone this Christmas,” Rasso said. “That really touched my heart. I truly believe that. Rasso has purchased a brand new Saxophone for the young aspiring musician with the help of the rest of the community through IB Music— the three-month-old music store, located at 415 W. Valley Blvd. One Donation on next page
Congratulations to :
1st Float: NV 361 Salon
2nd Float: Colton Pride –
Lisa Villa
3rd Float: DJ Carlos Alba
and Colton Teeball
Dance/Cheers: 1st :
Danza Azteca de Guadalupana 2nd:
Danza De
Guadalupana de Colton
3rd:
Angels Cheer