Airport staff hold a holiday party for youth at fire station

L.A./Ontario International Airport personnel hosted children from the Upland Community Partnership for Youth Development at its seventh annual Holiday Heroes celebration Monday at the airport's fire station.

The Upland Community Partnership for Youth Development provides after school development programs to disadvantaged elementary and middle school students in the Upland area.

As part of the event, 70 students were treated to a special holiday dinner, donated by Delaware North, a company at the airport. Special guest appearances were made by Ontario Mayor Paul Leon, ONT's Assistant Airport Manager Kim Ellis, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes mascot, "Tremor," and Santa Claus, who arrived by helicopter.

Each child received wrapped toys and a stocking, all donated by airport employees, on-site companies, and local businesses and organizations.

The event was organized by ONT Airport Safety Officers along with representatives of ONT's Community and Public Relations staff.