COLTON COURIER We ekly
June 2 3, 2022
Vol 150 , NO. 27
Colton’s Iconic Nickelodeon Pizza has stood the test of
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time and will be remembered for its chori zo pizza By Manny Sandoval
ickelodeon Pizza is a staple in the Inland Empire and continues to thrive with its fan-favorite, the chorizo and avocado pizza.
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Since opening in 1973 as The Roaring ’20s and six pizza parlors later, Colton has been home to the last standing Nickelodeon Pizza.
Its owner Gary Grossich, the City of Colton Planning Commission vice-chair and a Colton High School alumni, said when he started working at the restaurant, his wage was $1.75 per hour.
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“I was attending SBVC, and the pizza parlor was across the street from the college. When I started, I was making pizzas, but I was loyal and learned my craft, and one of the restaurant’s original owners, the late Bob Goodman, soon became my business partner,” said Grossich.
Nickelodeon Pizza is known for its chorizo and avocado pizza and its high demand makes it difficult to keep ripe avocados stocked.
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for community contributions
n Thursday, June 16, Council Member Dr. G presented the City Talk “Community Impact Award” to community volunteer, Pat Martinez, life-long resident of Colton, retired employee of the United States Post Office, and well-known G-Team Member.
The purpose of this award was not only to recognize her 29-year employment with the Colton USPO, but specifically recognizing her one-year anniversary of volunteer service to the community for her clean-up work with Dr. G and the G-Team.
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PHOTO Dr. G Councilmember Dr. G. awarding Community Advocate Pat Martinez with a City Talk Award for her contributions to the City of Colton.