Registration is being now being taken for the 23^rd Annual Tot Olympics.  ThisOlympic-style event includes running, jumping, kicking and throwing for the little ones, ages 3-6 years old.  Awards will be given to all children for each event.  

Fee includes a T-shirt, ribbons, memory photo frame and refreshments.  

Registration is limited.  Sign up the Armstrong Center located at 1265 S. Palmetto Ave.  

Registration is also being taken at De Anza Community Center located at 1405 S. Fern Ave., or register on-line @ www.ci.ontario.ca.us

Where:  De Anza Park

1405 South Fern Avenue

When:  Saturday, March 6, 2010

Times:  Check-in 9:00 AM-9:45 AM; event begins at 10:00 AM

Cost:  $15.00 per child; non-residents $19

Rain date:  March 20^th

For more information, please call Ontario Recreation & Community Services @ (909) 395-2020

I have some sad news to pass on from the Ontario Fire Department:

The Ontario Fire Department is sadly announcing the passing of Battalion Chief Richard "Chip" Smith.  Chief Smith courageously battled cancer before succumbing to the illness on Sunday, February 21, 2010.  He was 46 years old. 

Chief Smith was hired with the Ontario Fire Department on July 2, 1990.  He steadily moved through the ranks, holding the rank of Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Captain, Emergency Medical Services Coordinator, Battalion Chief, Fire Marshal, and Deputy Chief of Operations.  Chief Smith was also actively involved with the Ontario Professional Firefighters Association, serving on that group's Executive Board for several years. 

Chief Smith is survived by his wife Amanda, children Colleen, 19, and Shannon, 16, brother Matt, Sister Laura, and mother Virginia. 

Memorial service arrangements are as follows: 

When: Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 2:00pm

• Please arrive early to be seated.

The Ontario Reign, proud affiliate of the NHL Los Angeles Kings announce that on February 17, 2010 at 12:15 p.m. at the Citizens Business Bank Arena, the players from the Ontario Reign Hockey team and the Hope Reigns Foundation will continue their efforts to support the youth of the Greater Inland Empire by donating bikes to four locally selected organizations.
 

These four organizations, Steven's Hope, David & Margaret House, Ronald McDonald House and the San Gabriel Children's Center, were selected for their dedication in providing services to enrich the lives of children and families in need.
 

The Ontario Reign organization and the Hope Reigns Foundation are honored to be able to give back to these organizations that foster such very worthy causes and helping the people of their communities.

Leading action sports event producer, ASA Entertainment (ASA) is bringing the ASA High School Tour to Ontario, CA from February 22 to 26, in support of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. The ASA High School Tour is an interactive action sports exhibition that will visit select high schools across the country to inform students about the dangers of smoking.

The Tour will present the important anti-tobacco cause message through announcements, trivia questions, brochures and attention-grabbing performances.  It will educate students about the dangers of tobacco use, the risks associated with second-hand smoke and ways to combat the pressure to start smoking.

During its first stop the Tour will visit Rancho Cucamonga High School on Monday, February 22,  Ontario High School on Tuesday, February 23,  Los Osos High School on Wednesday, February 24, Chino Senior High School on Thursday, February 25, and Etiwanda High School on Friday, February 25. A 14-foot half-pipe will be set up at each school for an on-campus assembly, which will feature top skateboarding, BMX and Inline Skating pros performing thrilling tricks.

Students will have a chance to watch and interact with Action Sports World Championships and X Games athletes including Rob Nolli (Orlando, FL), Gabe Weed (Walnut Creek, CA), Marc Englehart (Lansdale, PA), Jay Stevason (Toronto, Canada), and Koji Kraft (Addison, IL). After each show, students can obtain pictures and autographs and talk to the athletes about staying tobacco-free. The event offers a unique opportunity for peer-to-peer interaction between the athletes and students.

ASA has produced the Tour since its inception in 2000, and as a sponsor, the Marine Corps will be enjoying their fourth Tour with this Spring session.

"When we started this program 11 years ago, we hoped it would have the positive impact on students that we've been fortunate enough to affect," said ASA Entertainment CEO Rick Bratman.  "If we can encourage even one youth to stop smoking or have second thoughts about tobacco use, it's worth our effort. We're very thankful to the schools and our sponsors for the opportunity to bring our tobacco-prevention program to the kids, reaching them where they live.

For more information on the ASA High School Tour or the Tour's Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids activities, please visit www.asahighschooltour.com 

That's why in his Klatch Coffee stores, "coffee is the conversation."

It's a conversation now being had in Ontario, where the newest Klatch Coffee has opened at Concours and Haven Avenue.

After 17 years in the business, Perry, Klatch's owner and CEO, has expanded from one store in Rancho Cucamonga, which is known as Coffee Klatch in the region, to three shops, including his second location in San Dimas and his own roasting operation in Upland.

Alegado is one of 16 employers from 24 Hour Fitness chosen to be a "fitness ambassador" for the 2010 games in Vancouver.

The Rancho Cucamonga resident was chosen from more than 400 gyms across the United States.

As part of her responsibilities, Alegado will work with NBC staff including the broadcast teams, production crews and on-air talent.

"I'll be there to make sure they stay fit as they bring the Olympics to the rest of the world," said Alegado, 27, a service manager at the 24 Hour Fitness Ontario Super Sport club.

The fitness ambassador will be in Vancouver for a week starting on Sunday and will be on call from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., Alegado said.

When she's not working, Alegado said she will explore the city and try to catch a snowboarding competition.

Alegado said she is proud and excited to participate.

"It's an honor to be selected to represent the company, to represent your peers, your family and to represent the community," she said.

The Olympics will begin today with the opening ceremony and some qualifying competitions.

Ontario-Upland Lions Club secretary, Martha Hebert, submitted the following:

Recently the Ontario-Upland Lions Club held its annual Student Speaker Contest at the Ontario Elks Lodge.  Lion Barbara Bordenkircher, chairperson for the contest had four students from Claremont and Damien High Schools participating. 

The staff at Ontario Mills have some solutions for you this romantic holiday:

According to the National Retail Federation, the amount of money Americans spend on Valentine's Day ranks second only to the winter holiday season. But this year, retail experts say consumers will be looking to stretch their dollar when searching for the perfect Valentine's Day gift.

Ontario Mills is making it easy for Valentine's Day shoppers with great gifts for less from its popular outlet and value retail stores.  We've assembled some of the hottest Valentine's Day gifts for under $50 including fragrances, jewel heart purses and Valentine's Day pajamas from Victoria's Secret. In addition, we found gifts for under $25 including Valentine's Day assorted chocolates and Michael Jackson's This is itDVD. And as always, gift cards are the perfect one-size-fits-all gift! 

For the next 20 years, city officials, planners, developers and residents will rely on the Web-based Ontario Plan as their guiding document.

For the past year, a large contingent of residents in the southern part of the city have been fighting and ultimately working with the city to protect their lifestyle.

Assemblywoman Norma Torres said far too often people who are developmentally disabled live their lives in the shadows.