Over the last nine years, Dr.G has been leading a number of clean-up efforts throughout the downtown area, south Colton, and La Loma Hills. From time to time various individuals and community groups have joined in to offer some assistance in picking up trash, and in some cases, cleaning up areas that have experienced dumping of bulk items.
Last Saturday, with the help of the Colton Lions Club, about a dozen individuals set out to clean up the well-known trucking corridor that includes parts of both Congress Street and Fogg Street. To the locals, this stretch of vacant land is often called the “big curve” and is well-known as a remote place where trash and illegal dumping regularly build up.
Dozens of trucks, and hundreds of cars pass through this corridor every day and as a result, the build-up of trash, junk, and bulk items gets to be so much, that a major clean-up is in order. That’s when the G-Team and local community groups are called to action to address the trash problem. In just about every case, the clean-up project of the target area is a great success and makes the area noticeably better. As a result, everyone wins – the area is clean, travelers see a nice corridor and nearby residents enjoy a welcoming neighborhood.
For the most part, anywhere between two and five individuals come when they can on a weekday morning to help Dr. G with his clean-up project. But sometimes, a special clean-up project is needed for larger areas and plans are made to include a larger group. Last week, the Colton Lions Club stepped up to help. They know Dr. G well and have worked with him several times on various projects over the years.
With his trash clean-up program already in place, the Lions Club’s community service goal is a good fit, and with their available manpower, large clean-up projects are possible. According to President Cynthia Calderilla, “Our motto is to serve, and we engage in projects that help the community.” Established in 2019, the Colton Lions Club is often seen at community events and often provides individuals with food, clothes, gift cards, eyeglasses, and backpacks.
This community clean-up was just another way in which the Colton Lions Club extended a helping hand to the community. Any time individuals or groups offer to volunteer, the efforts are well-received by the general public. Those who participate also experience a personal sense of local pride and contribution to our community. With the success of the Community Clean-up the Colton Lions Club has once again demonstrated that they are a driving force in the community for community service. Congratulations to the Colton Lions Club!
For more information about CITY TALK, various community groups and events, Colton history, the trash clean-up project, the G-Team, prayer list, history briefs, Veteran Spotlight, Church Spotlight, Business Spotlight, U.S. Flag Watch, neighborhood meetings, community projects, or the online live-stream programs, contact Dr.G @ 909-213-3730. Questions and comments are always welcome.