W e e k l y COLTON COURIER Vol 145, NO. 47
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November 9, 2017
Colton High’s Memorial Stadium r eceives facelift
THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner
James Otho Trusty Apr. 6, 1920 - N ov. 1 , 2017
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ommunity leaders, alumni, and students ushered in a new era during the Colton High School Memorial Stadium groundbreaking ceremo-
LULAC recognizes Women of Distinction
ny on Friday, Nov. 3. Dignitaries in attendance, many of whom attended Colton High School in their adolescence, said the event marked an exhilarating moment for the city. “This is your stadium,” said
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Colton Joint Unified School District Board President Dan Flores. “It's something we want you to be proud of.” The new and improved stadium
Campbell and Fier ro III help Yellowjackets clinch playoff ber th
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Gloria’s Corner
FERNANDA M. TOVAR
Colton Joint Unified School District Board Member Pilar Tabera, Colton Joint Unified School District Superintendent Jerry Almendarez, Colton High School ASB President Jacob Duran, Board Member Pat Haro, Board of Education President Dan Flores, Board of Education Vice President Frank A. Ibarra, ASB Public Relations Commissioner Jannet Olivares, Board Member Randall Ceniceros, and Colton High School Principal Joda Murphy shovel dirt for the Colton High School Memorial Stadium Groundbreaking Ceremony on Nov 3.
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After having scored again in the fourth quarter, Colton High School senior and wide receiver #12 Cristofer Martinez embraces senior running back #21 Mario Fierro III after defeating Summit High School and qualifying for playoffs on Nov. 3.
olton High School’s football team are back in the CIF Playoffs after a two -year absence after edging out Fontana Summit in a highscoring game at home on Friday, Nov. 3. The Yellowjackets (6-4 overall; 3-2 league) were led by senior running backs Lawrence Campbell, who rushed for 269 yards and four touchdowns, and Mario “Chief” Fierro III, who rushed for 237 yards and two touchdowns. The win secured a third place finish in the Sunkist League final standings and a spot in the Division 12 playoff bracket for Colton. “I’m very proud of our boys,” Colton head coach Shawn Collins said about his team’s accomplishment. “They stayed the course...they deserve this.” Playoffs, cont. on pg. 2
ames Otho Trusty went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 1, 2017 at his home in Beaumont, CA. He was 97 years of age. Jim was born on April 6, 1920 in Paris, Arkansas. In a day and age when nearly half of marriages in the US end in divorce, he was married 78 years to his loving wife Doris Ilene Trusty. They were married at the Nazarene Church in Colton, CA on October 16, 1939. James was a hard and talented worker. He worked for the PFE Railroad from 1937 to 1940, for the Colton Cement Company from 1940 to 1942. He served in the US Coast Guard for four years (1942 to 1946). He was stationed in the Aleutian Islands. Following WWII, Jim worked for V.P. Hunt Truck Company from 1946 to 1957 and, for the next 22 years, worked as Water Superintendent for the City of Colton, retiring in 1979 at age 59. While working full time at V.P. Hunt Truck Co. and the City of Colton, he built custom homes on his days off. He would build a home that Doris and he would live in temporarily until he built the next home. Jim built 16 custom homes, 6 of those homes in Redlands, CA. After retiring from the City of Colton, he didn’t stay retired for long. He accepted the position of inspector by NBS Laurie Engineering in San Bernardino, CA and worked there until retiring at age 80. James was preceded in death by his parents J. Abner and Zella Wright Trusty, two brothers (Garland & Finis) and three sisters (Rabia, Ruby & Ruth) and his son Terry Lee Trusty. James loved the Lord and his family. He was a devoted family man and proud grandfather. He is survived by his wife Doris Ilene Trusty, his grandson Terry James (T.J.) Greenside-Trusty and wife Katerra and his only great grandson, Sylus Ryan. He is also survived by extended family and friends who loved him dearly. Jim and Doris lived in Colton for over 50 years before moving to Beaumont in 2009. While in Colton they faithfully attended Center Point Church and in Beaumont they attended Fellowship in the Pass Church. A viewing will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4 – 7pm at Colton Funeral Home, 1275 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton; a celebration of James’ life will be held on Friday, Nov. 10, at 10 am at Fellowship in the Pass Church, 650 Oak Valley Parkway, Beaumont, CA. graveside services will be on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 pm at Montecito Memorial Park in Colton.
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