Upland resident, Bianca Drew, was selected to be a Career Enhancing Life Skills Peer Adviser at Connecticut College in New London Connecticut.

Drew graduated from Upland High School in 2006 and is a Junior at Connecticut College majoring in Psychology and minoring in Economics.

As a peer adviser for the program, Drew will help students in their job and internship search process and aid students in completing their requirements for their paid internships.

The program guides students during their four-year college experience from academic advising and personal development to finding an internship during their junior year and senior year job search assistance. 

Over the past two years, Drew has worked with Unity House as an ALANA big sister, helping incoming freshmen students of color. She is a member and treasurer of the Connecticut College Gospel Choir and will spend a semester during Spring 2009 abroad with the SATA Vietnam program.

Olympic medalist shooter Kim Rhode will be speaking at Imagine That! in Upland tomorrow evening from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

She will talk about the Olympics and will bring her medals.

Imagine That! is located at 1318 & 1320 West Ninth Street, Upland.

For more information contact Sharon at (626) 448-4131.

UPLAND -- Oldskool 66 Cruzers car club will sponsor a Cable Airport Car Show on Nov. 30 to

The Upland Chamber of Commerce is having an Ambassador Team Meeting tomorrow at 8 a.m.

Ambassador team members can network with each other while extending support to the chamber.

To RSVP call (909) 931-4108.

'Menopause' extended at Grove Theatre

The George M. Gibson Senior Center is having a "Wii Can Exercise & Nutrition Class" starting November 4 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The class is a free six-week long program from adults 50+ who will learn about exercise and nutrition through playing Nintendo Wii.

The center is located at 250 N. Third Ave., Upland.

To sign up visit the Gibson front lobby or call (909) 981-4501.

Tuesday October 28

Frosh/soph boys water polo @ 5:15 p.m. against Los Osos

Junior Varsity boys water polo @ 3:15 p.m. against Los Osos

Varsity boys water polo @ 4:15 p.m. against Los Osos

Frosh girls volley ball @ 3:15 p.m. against Los Osos

Junior Varsity girls volley ball @ 4:15 p.m. against Los Osos

Varsity girls volley ball @ 5:30 p.m. against Los Osos

Thursday October 30

Junior Varsity boys water polo @ 3:15 p.m. against Alta Loma

Varsity boys water polo @ 4:15 p.m. against Alta Loma

Junior Varsity football @ 3:15 p.m. against Alta Loma

Junior Varsity girls tennis @ 3:15 p.m. against Rancho Cucamonga

Varsity girls tennis @ 3:15 p.m. against Rancho Cucamonga

Frosh girls volley ball @ 3:!5 p.m. against Alta Loma

Junior Varsity girls volley ball @ 4:15 p.m. against Alta Loma

Varsity girls volley ball @ 5:30 p.m. against Alta Loma

Friday October 31

Varsity girls tennis @ 3:30 p.m. against The Webb Schools

Dia de Los Muertos Family Discovery Day is coming from noon to 4 p.m. Nov.1

There will be hands-on crafts, papel picado workshop, printmaking workshop and Day of the Dead storytelling.

ADMISSION IS FREE!!

 

Museum of History and Art, Ontario

225 S. Eculid Ave., Ontario

(909)983-3198

"Friends" a ceramic art collection by Marjorie Heady is currently on display at the Claremont Community Foundation Gallery. An artist reception for Marjorie will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30, Nov. 7.

Claremont Community Foundation: 205 Yale Ave., Claremont

(909)398-1060

Nancy Turnage

Bark Busters Dog Behavioral Therapist

                                                                                    909 969-3699                                                                                       |inlandempirewest@barkbusters.com

 

 

 

Tame Halloween Fright with Bark Busters' Safety Tips for Families with Dogs

 

Guidelines from the world's largest dog training company help ensure canine companions don't get 'spooked' during the year's scariest holiday

 

 

Rancho Cucamonga, CA --Oct. 21, 2008--Keep dogs safe during Halloween--the most dangerous holiday for dogs--with tips from Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company. Based on the expertise of Bark Busters' network of dog behavioral therapists, who have successfully trained over 400,000 dogs worldwide, these guidelines for dog owners help ensure the safety of pets during fright night.

 

"Throughout our network of 255 franchises nationwide, we hear about more dogs dying or straying during Halloween than any other holiday," said Nancy Turnage, dog behavioral therapist serving the Inland Empire Bark Busters USA. "Halloween is intended to scare and startle us--making it a haunting holiday for dogs, too. By being more sensitive to dogs' fear-driven 'fight or flight' instincts, we can help keep our furry friends safe this Halloween."

 

Halloween brings a fun time for most of us, but for some of our much-loved four-legged family members, Halloween can be a nightmare.  Dog owners may not be able to control external surroundings, but they can care for their dog's safety and well being by observing the following tips from Bark Busters:

 

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·       Don't leave your dog outside. Even if you have a fenced yard, bring your dog inside where it is safe. If your dog is usually kept outside, bring him in a few times before the big night to get him used to being indoors. Your dog may be used to strangers, but so many little ghouls and goblins running about may be too much. Remember also that it is a natural instinct for dogs to protect the family from strangers, and on Halloween there will be no shortage of strangers. 

 

·       Keep your dog restrained. If your dog is timid or scared, or if he tends to love people a little too much, it is best to put him in a separate room away from the front door to limit his excitability, aggression, and chance of running outside and becoming lost.

 

·       Reassure your dog. The best thing you can do for your dog when he is feeling unsettled by Halloween activities is to act as you normally would.  By over-reassuring your dog or giving him an unusual amount of attention, you inadvertently can communicate to him that because you are acting differently, there must be something to worry about.

 

·       Have your dog get used to costumes. Your dog may see his family members as strangers once they don their Halloween costumes. Before the kids put them on, allow your dog to scent the costumes. If your costume has a mask, keep the mask off when you are with your dog because dogs can become confused when they can't see our faces.

 

·       Check your dog's ID tag. Be sure identification tags are secure on your dog's collar--just in case.

 

·       Keep candy away from your dog. Many candies--especially chocolate--are toxic to dogs. The severity of the toxicity depends greatly on factors such as breed, age, size, and how much candy was ingested. Problems may range from a mild upset tummy to vomiting and diarrhea, or even death. If you have any concerns at all, consult with a veterinarian immediately. If you want to keep your dog safe, make certain that sweets, including their wrappers, are kept well away from your dog.

 

·       Protect dogs from candles and pumpkins. Excited or agitated dogs can easily knock over a lit candle or pumpkin. Be sure those items are away from your dog's reach, or consider a battery-powered candle that does not burn

 

·       Think twice about dressing your dog in a costume.  While some dogs might enjoy being dressed up, many don't. Experiment first to see if your dog likes being in a costume. If so, fine--he'll most likely enjoy himself and the extra attention it brings. However, if he shows any resistance, don't do it. Dogs feel enough stress around Halloween without also having to endure the discomfort and peculiarity of wearing a strange costume.

 

·       Be prepared.  If you take your dog with you while trick-or-treating, be prepared at all times. Do not let your dog approach the door of a house, and stay clear of possible gags or gangs of goblins who will gather at the door. Dogs do not understand that the person jumping out at you will not hurt you; they often think they can only help you by acting aggressively. Neither children nor adults in costumes should approach a dog without the owner's consent.

 

·       Have fun but think of your dog's safety. Finally, if you want your dog to be included in Halloween festivities, think about his safety much as you would the safety of a small child. Your dog does not understand Halloween, so he needs you to provide the guidance and safety that you always do.

 

Bark Busters dog behavioral therapists are renowned authorities on correcting dog behavior. The Bark Busters training system can successfully train any dog, including a puppy. The company's natural training technique leverages the same communications methods--body language and voice control--that dogs follow as part of their instinctual pack mentality. For more information or to locate a trainer, call 1-877-500-BARK (2275) or visit www.BarkBusters.com.

 

About Bark Busters

Bark Busters, the world's largest, most trusted dog training company, started in Australia in 1989 and came to the United States in 2000. Since inception, nearly 400,000 dogs have been trained worldwide using its dog-friendly, natural methods. With 250+ franchised offices in 42 U.S. and more than 400 offices in 10 countries, Bark Busters is continuing its mission to build a global network of dog behavioral therapists to enhance responsible dog ownership and reduce the possibility of maltreatment, abandonment and euthanasia of companion dogs. Bark Busters is the only international dog training company that offers a written lifetime guarantee. SPCA International selected Bark Busters dog behavioral training services as the "Best of the Best" in its category. No other training company or dog trainer has received such a distinction. To fetch a trainer in your area, call 1-877-500-BARK (2275) or visit www.BarkBusters.com, where dog owners can complete a Dog Behavioral Quiz to rate their dogs' behavior.

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Parents of students enrolled at Upland Christian Schools respond to a letter sent by the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene.

The letter was from James Stewart, the District's corporate secretary. It was posted on this blog on Thursday October 23.

Letter from the parents:

"In response to the letter from the District dated 10/22 here are a few facts you will be encouraged to know.

We are assuming the October 10^th meeting Mr. Stewart is referring to is in fact the October 8^th meeting Dr Doane and two members of the Anaheim District Advisory Board, along with the District's Council, Accountant and Pastor Kratz held in the UCS gym.  We appreciate the apology although no questions were answered because Dr. Doane informed the parents again and again he would not answer any questions.

The good news of the $7.5 million dollar debt is in fact good news as the school has known of this debt and has had a plan in place to maintain the payments since the high school was built two years ago.  Think of it as your mortgage or rent payment.  The debt is only a problem if you can't pay it.  The school has budgeted to pay all its debt, the only road block at this time, is the resistance encountered from the district to follow the budgeted plan. 

Before the process of the sale began the existence of Upland First Church of the Nazarene and Upland Christian Schools was never in question.   The agreement between the church and the school has a 30 year tradition of cooperation and support.  The mutual support between the church and school has not only been financial, but spiritual and even maternal.   Until the district intervened three years ago this relationship was very family-like.  It was only after the District intervened and imposed additional financial requirements on the school, that the situation became strained on all sides.  We pray that when Upland First Church of the Nazarene and Upland Christian Schools have this crisis behind us we can again forge a new deal between the church and the school to create a new partnership to bring the church back to its former grandeur and set the school on an independent course.

Because we all signed contracts before the beginning of the school year, no one on any side can raise your tuition or cancel school during the 2008-2009 school year.  At this point no one has any numbers yet for next years tuition, no matter what school your children will be attending.  As far as Upland Christian is concerned, a non-profit foundation is currently being formed to try and obtain outside funding for the school through grants and donations. 

There is no need to sell anyone on the merits and uniqueness of Upland Christian.  The same is also true of Western Christian.   They are two separate entities with similarities and differences.  We are so fortunate that the Inland Empire offers a number of opportunities for a Christian Education and in the interest of furthering the Kingdom the more opportunities the better!  We have a number of families attending UCS who have children at other schools, both public and private.  What a wonderful country we live in where we can send our children, each child in fact, to the school that best fits his/her needs.

Please continue to pray that God's will be done in this very disconcerting situation.  So many are involved directly and indirectly as they read about Christians' fighting Christian's in the newspapers and hear talk on the street.   We have faith the Lord will show us the way and that very soon and for many, many years to come, Upland Christian Schools will be a proud part of the Upland landscape on Eulcid and 9^th!"

letter from James Stewart:

Stewart Letter.pdf

Scheu Family YMCA of Upland has received a $1 million facilities capital grant fund from The Kresge Foundation in Troy, Michigan.

The fund will go toward the YMCA's expansion of its full-service facility located in the old Wayne Gretzky Roller Hockey Center building at 1150 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland.

The YMCA operates an early childhood development center, before and after school child care and adult and youth sports and fitness programs through it's current facility located at 1325 San Bernardino Road, Upland.

The YMCA still needs donations to complete it's $10 million capital campaign.

From a news release from the Scheu Family YMCA of Upland:

"This grant award is a tremendous opportunity for the Scheu Family YMCA of Upland to connect with donors, volunteers and the general public to complete its $10 million capital campaign," said Loren Sanchez, chair of the Scheu Family YMCA of Upland Branch Board.

For more information call 909-946-6120 or visit http://www.westendymca.org/scheufamily/

There will be a city council meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at Upland City Hall.

It will also air on Channel 3 for those who cannot attend.

The grand opening of the Welcome Wagg'n (Home of Upland Feed) is Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the store's location in Downtown Upland.

Welcome Wagg'n offers dog day care, raw diet plans and a dog bakery. The business has merged with Upland Feed & Fuel.

There will be a doggie costume contest, giveaways, doggie cake walk, games, dog carnival, raffles and prizes.

The street will be closed off so the dogs can run around and their owners and visit participating vendors.

Welcome Wagg'n (Home of Upland Feed) is located at 164 N. Second Ave. in Downtown Upland.

For more information call (909) 981-2851 or (909) 985-8700.

Utopia Salon is having a pumpkin carving contest Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Judging will be at 7:30 p.m.

Pumpkins must already be carved.

Utopia is located at 151 N. Second Ave. in Downtown Upland.

For more information visit www.utopiasalon.net

La Pucchi Pawlor, located next door, is having a dog costume contest Thursday at 6 p.m. Judging will be at 6:45 p.m.

Prizes will be awarded for: most original costume, scariest costume, cutest costume, best boy costume and best girl costume.

La Pucchi Pawlor is located at 151 N. Second Ave. Suite B in Downtown Upland.

For more information visit www.lapucchipawlor.com

You must register by tomorrow to take part in both events.

Bank of America will be announcing the winners of their fourth annual local Neighborhood Excellence Initiative 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.

Two local non-profit organizations will be named Neighborhood Builders and will receive 200,000 each in unrestricted funding.

Five local heroes will each be awarded a $5,000 grant for their work within the Inland Empire.

Five student leaders that have completed a paid eight-week internship with a community organization will be recognized.

The Cultural Center is located at 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.

Two residents near 24th Street and San Antonio lost their 8-month Siamese cat. He is white with a gray tail and gray ears.

contact: trspellman@prodigy.net

If you're interested in ways to protect the planet and your health there may be a website just waiting for you: www.GoGreenOnline.com

Some ideas on the site include:

* Progressively make changes in each room of your house

* What you can do improve your home, health and enviroment.

* Take the 20% Energy Challenge: set your own baseline and track your
progress.

* Learn key facts and improve your knowledge.

Come on down to the Ladies' Night Out at Filippi Winery on Wednesday, October 29th from 6-9 PM. There will be wine, food, shopping and prizes. 

Authors of the cook book: "Stud Muffin" and some hunky male models will be on hand to sign copies.

 

Joseph Filippi Winery: 12467 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga

For ladies 21 and older

Tickets: $20

A local history program on the era of the smudge pots will be given Nov. 8 by Gena Sizoo, a
reference staff member of the Upland Public Library.

The program will be from 2 to 3 p.m. at the library, 450 N. Euclid Ave.

Sizoo will discuss the use of smudge pots -- orchard heaters that burned oil to create smoke to protect citrus trees during periods of frost -- and its role in the agricultural economy of the Inland
Empire.

Information on the free program: (909) 931-4205.

A talk on rebuilding a fire-ravaged Palmer Canyon house using "green"
technology will be the program on Tues Oct. 28 for the Sierra Club's Angeles Chapter-Mt. Baldy Group.

Claremont's Vern and Debbie Jahnke, whose house was burned during the 2003 Grand Prix fire, will discuss their decisions on rebuilding with new green materials.

The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. in the Olin Building of Harvey Mudd College, 301 Platt Blvd.

Information: (909) 621-7148.

Ken Petschow, whose San Antonio Heights home also burnt in the 2003 Grand Prix fire is still attempting to rebuild.

Read more about the Petschows here: Residents still rebuilding 5 years after fire

The Upland Women's Club will host a tea on Tuesday October 28 at 1 p.m. at its Club House at 590 N. Second Ave.

The San Antonio Water Company is having a Landscape & Water Conservation Fair tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Chino Basin Water Conservation District.

The District is located at 4594 San Bernardino St., Montclair, CA 91763.

For more information call (909) 626-2711.

Another Barrack Obama rally will be held tonight from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Foothill Blvd. and Euclid Ave. 

By Lori Consalvo
Staff Writer

Foothill Family Shelter is having a fundraiser at Mimi's Cafe in Upland on October 29 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Present this flier ( new mimis.pdf )and Mimi's will donate 15 percent of your purchase to the shelter.

Mimi's Cafe is located at 370 N. Mountain Ave., Upland.

Greg Morse, counsel to the Upland Christian Schools Board of Directors issued this press release today regarding the partnership of Upland Christian Schools and Western Christian Schools.

Press Release 10-23-080001.pdf

By Jannise Johnson
Staff Writer

Firefighters from Rancho Cucamonga, U.S. Forest Service and CAL Fire worked to squash a fire near San Antonio Heights Thursday afternoon.

Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters responded to a call about the fire at 2:11 p.m., said Fire Chief Peter Bryan. The header could be seen for several miles in all directions.

There were no evacuations and no homes were threatened. The fire is still going and is being attacked with hand crews, engines and water dropping aircraft, authorities said.

The blaze scorched an estimated 50 to 100 acres and the cause is not known at this time.

From:

Inland Valley's Fetch Pet Care and the ASPCA

 

Safe Halloween Tips for Pets

October 17, 2008

The nation's first humane organization takes the scare out of Halloween with your pets!

 

Keeping your pets safe on Halloween doesn't have to be tricky. The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is offering the following tips to help pet parents avoid potential hazards as they celebrate Halloween this October.

 

"Many of our favorite Halloween traditions could pose a potential threat to our companion animals," says Dr. Steven Hansen, board-certified veterinary toxicologist and senior vice president, ASPCA Animal Health Services, which includes the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in Urbana, Ill. "So as you start to make plans for trick-or-treating or Halloween costumes, pet parents should be aware of Halloween-related products and activities that can be potentially dangerous to pets." Here are just some of the ways animal lovers can keep their pets safe this Halloween:

 

Skip the sweets.

Several popular Halloween treats are toxic to pets. Candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can be poisonous to dogs. Even small amounts of xylitol sweetener can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar, which leads to depression, lack of coordination and seizures. "Chocolate, especially baker's and dark chocolate can also be potentially poisonous to animals, especially dogs," advises Dr. Hansen. Symptoms of significant chocolate ingestion may include vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity and increased thirst, urination and heart rate and even seizures.

 

Watch out for those wrappers. Cats especially love to play with candy wrappers, but ingesting aluminum foil or cellophane can cause intestinal blockage and induce vomiting. Trick-or-treating is for kids, not pets. During trick-or-treating hours it is best to keep pets in a room away from your front door. "Halloween brings a flurry of activity with visitors constantly arriving at the door, and pets may escape the safety of their home. Be sure that your pet has identification tags should he or she accidentally get loose," recommends Gail Buchwald, senior vice president of the ASPCA Pet Adoption Center in Manhattan. Make sure your pet is wearing a collar with tags and/or is microchipped.

 

Careful with costumes! If you dress up your pet for Halloween, make sure the costume does not limit his movement, hearing, sight or ability to breathe or bark. Also check the costume for choking hazards. A smart alternative to dressing your pet from head-to-paw? A simple, festive Halloween bandana.

 

Decorations can be dangerous. Re-think putting candles in Jack-O-Lanterns. Pets can easily knock over Jack-O-Lanterns and start a fire, and curious kittens are particularly at risk of getting burned by candle flames. Also take care to prevent your pets from having access to wires and cords from holiday decorations. If chewed, a wire can damage your pet's mouth from shards of glass or plastic, or deliver a potentially lethal electrical shock. If your dog or cat accidentally ingests any potentially harmful products and you need emergency advice, please consult your veterinarian or the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 (a fee applies) or www.aspca.org/apcc. For more information on having a fun, safe Halloween with your pets, please visit www.aspca.org.

 

Individuals or families interested in adopting a child or family for $25 value in gifts are to contact Megan Nehamen of the Foothill Family Shelter at (909) 931-1732.

Children will be making their wish lists soon.

The shelter is also in need of diapers, canned food and wipes.

The 25th annual Scary-a-faire will be Friday October 31 in Downtown Upland from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

This year there will be a Haunted Graveyard put on by Events for Noonan from 5 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at the Cooper Museum on A Street and 2nd Avenue.

Admission to the graveyard is $3 per person and one parent free with paid child 12 years and under.

Entertainment will be by Moultrie Academy from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Jonny Come Lately from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

A custom judging contest will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and a carved pumpkin contest. Pumpkins are to be carved at home.

There will be food and market vendors and free games and candy.

Downtown Upland is located at 9th Street and 2nd Avenue, Upland.

For more information call Upland Recreation at (909) 931-4280.

The West End Literacy League, a partnership between Upland and Rancho Cucamonga libraries, will be offering a tutor training workshop Saturday Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The training will take place in Carnegie Cultural Center at 123 D. Street, Upland.

Pre-registration is required by Friday Nov. 7.

Tutors must be willing to volunteer two to four hours a week with a 6-month minimum commitment.

For more information call the Upland Public Library's Literacy Office at (909) 931-4212.

Rancho de Philo, voted 2008 best dessert wine of the show at the LA County Fair
International Wine Competition, has sold its award winning Sherry - only one week a year - for more than 25 years.

This year's sale is from Nov. 8 through 16

Prices:

2008 blend - $24.95
2007 blend - $34.95
2006 blend - $39.95

Rancho de Philo Winery
10050 Wilson Avenue, Alta Loma
Phone: (909) 987-4208

FULL FREEWAY CLOSURES WEEK OF NOVEMBER 3

o Eastbound Interstate 10 at Live Oak Canyon Road is Scheduled to Close on :

November 5, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

A full closure of eastbound Interstate 10 at Live Oak Canyon Road is scheduled on November 5, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Motorists will be detoured off the freeway via the eastbound off-ramp at Live Oak Canyon Road, across Live Oak Canyon Road and back onto the freeway via the

eastbound on-ramp. The inside lane on westbound Interstate 10 also is scheduled to be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

o Westbound Interstate 10 at Live Oak Canyon Road is Scheduled to Close on: November 6, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

A full closure of westbound Interstate 10 at Live Oak Canyon Road is scheduled on November 6, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Motorists will be detoured off the freeway via the westbound off-ramp at Live Oak Canyon Road, across Live Oak Canyon Road and back onto the freeway via the westbound on-ramp. The inside lane on eastbound Interstate 10 also is scheduled to be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

o Live Oak Canyon Road Bridge over Interstate 10 is Scheduled to Close on: November 5 and 6, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

A full closure of Live Oak Canyon Road bridge at I-10, between 14th Street/Calimesa Blvd, and Outer Highway 10 South is scheduled on November 5 and 6, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Freeway access will not be available, except for the following exceptions;

• Motorists traveling northbound on Live Oak Canyon Road will have access to the I-10 eastbound on-ramp both nights

• Motorists traveling southbound on Live Oak Canyon Road will have access to the I-10 westbound on-ramp during the November 5 closure only.

Alternate freeway access is available at County Line Road and Yucaipa Blvd., with access across the freeway at 16th Street.

 

Contest Winner Will Receive Kitchen Makeover Worth More Than $9,000

ONTARIO, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2008) Who has the ugliest kitchen in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties? Granite Transformations of Ontario is about to find out. As part of the companys Ugliest Kitchen Contest, homeowners are asked to submit photos of their style-challenged kitchen by Oct. 31. The winning homeowner will receive a kitchen makeover valued at more than $9,000. To enter, please go to www.granitetransformations.com/Ontario.

For those homeowners who are still waiting for avocado green tiles to come back into fashion, this is the chance to make a giant style leap forward with beautiful new Granite Transformations countertops from its Ontario showroom located at 4295 Jurupa Street. Granite Transformations countertops are manufactured using 95 percent granite and a specially formulated polymer that is cast into lightweight slabs that are then custom cut and installed directly over existing countertops. The resulting transformation, from old and worn to beautiful granite countertops that resist scratching and staining, takes as little as one to two days.

To enter, homeowners simply need to send in the photo that best illustrates why their ugly, out-of-date kitchen deserves a makeover. Granite Transformations judges will do the rest. This is a contest that will show the dramatic transformation that can happen in one or two days using Granite Transformations unique installation process, which easily covers existing counters with beautiful new surfaces. Take your kitchen from ugly to gorgeous just in time for the holidays.

The winner of the Ugliest Kitchen Contest will receive Granite Transformations countertops and backsplash, a Wind Crest gas or electric cooktop, a new sink and a kitchen faucet set. Total makeover is valued at more than $9,000.

Upland Unified School District Superintendent Gary Rutherford will be the guest speaker during Thursday's Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

The luncheon is at 11:30 a.m.

For more information call the Chamber of Commerce at (909) 931-4108.

Todd Fariss of the Southern California Ghost Hunters Society will be giving a presentation with pictures and sounds from the society's investigations of paranormal activity.

The event will be Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Upland Public Library.

The library is located at 450 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.

For more information call (909) 931-4200.

A free program entitled "The Process of Interviewing" will be held in the Upland Public Library Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Toby Solorzano, a graduate of UCLA's Anderson School of Management, will be presenting the seminar for anyone seeking employment or career changes.

The library is located at 450 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.

For more information visit : http://www.ci.upland.ca.us/asp/Site/Library/Programs/details/index.asp?ID=125

Upland based non-profit Steven's Hope for Children is giving tours of their charity.

The group started the tours in May and try to do one or two every month.

There will be one tonight at 6:30 p.m. and tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.

The tours are meant to share the work of the charity with the community. No one is asked to volunteer or donate money during the tours, but will be asked for feedback.

The purpose is to educate the community on the services Steven's Hope offers and share services that locals did not know they provided.

Steven's Hope was founded in 2001 by Tony and Sandy Cappelli after they lost their newborn son, Steven, to a fatal heart disease.

The non-profit offers families of sick children housing near hospitals, so their children can be close to where they receive their treatment.

For more information call Steven's Hope at (909) 373-0678
or visit their Web site at Steven's Hope for Children

SPC George Exline Parker, 21, of the U.S. Army left for Iraq last Tuesday.

He is an Upland native having graduated from Upland High School in 2005.

Parker is a helicopter mechanic for the 3-10th General Support Aviation Brigade for the 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, NY.

His parents Edward and Therese Parker along with his brothers Dale and Frank and grandmother Betty Exline all live in Upland and his grandparents George and Ruth Parker reside in Mt. Baldy.

They will all be anxiously awaiting his return in 13-14 months. 

The Chapel in the Wildwood located at 2442 N. Euclid Ave., Upland is for sale.

The Chapel was established in 1906. It is primarily used as a wedding chapel, but has been used for quinceaneras and memorials.

The Chapel has two Chapels, cathedral ceilings, stained glass windows and traditional oak pews.

For more information contact Casa Blanca Realty at (949) 929-7370.


Jennifer Cappuccio-Maher/staff photographer

The 2008 general election is two weeks away and campaign signs can be found on nearly every street corner or lawn.

Upland City Council and Mayoral candidates have explored every way to get their name out to the public before Election Day.

Mayor John Pomierski is running for reelection. Councilman Ray Musser is challenging him. Councilman Ken Willis is also running for reelection and Mark Creighton, whose signs are not pictured, is running against him.



Pomierski and Willis signs surround the perimeter of shopping center parking lots in the Colonies.



Timothy McCleery drives these vehicles around the city campaigning for Musser.

Barrack Obama fans gathered in front of the Madonna of the Trail memorial on the Euclid Ave. median and Foothill Blvd. Friday evening to show support for their presidential candidate.

The supporters held up Obama signs and waved at the cars that drove past.

Even some McCain/Palin supporters showed up to show support for the opposing side.






*photos courtesy of an Obama supporter

The Minuteman Project will be holding a press conference on the day laboring site at Arrow Hwy and Grove Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga at 10 a.m. Saturday.

The group is calling for the enforcement of employer's tax laws and U.S. immigration law and the prosecution of employers for tax evasion, workman's compensation fraud and violation of labor laws.

For more information contact Raymond Herrera, Minuteman Project National Rally spokesman at (760) 508-4572.

A petition to prevent the sale of Upland Christian Schools has been created.


Upland Christian Schools petition

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Junior Varsity Girls Tennis @ 3:15 p.m. against Los Osos

Varsity Girls Tennis @ 3:15 p.m. against Los Osos

Thursday October 23

Junior Varsity Football @ 3:15 p.m. against Los Osos

Varsity Girls Tennis @ 3:15 p.m. against Alta Loma

Election Day is 17 days away and Upland residents have been facing a great deal of political sign vandalism.

Eileen Olsen said she was horrified when she walked outside her Upland home to find her "Yes on Prop 8" yard sign cut in half and mangled.

"It's the disrespect people have," she said. "There's not respect anymore for people to have an opposing opinion."

Olsen said her sign was in one piece earlier in the afternoon, but when she walked outside again later in the afternoon it was damaged.

"It's one thing to steal the sign but to cut it up and mangle and then leave it? It feels like a hate crime," Olsen's daughter said.

Maria McAfee has also dealt with the theft and damage of her McCain/Palin signs this election season.

"We had four or five [signs] taken Saturday and for us that was the second time," she said. "That's not counting that the McCain/Palin sticker on our van had a sharpie line drawn through it."

McAfee said most of the neighbors on her block have had their signs stolen and vandalized as well.

One McCain/Palin sign in the neighborhood had the word "Biggot" written across it, she said. A picture of Sarah Palin with devil horns was posted to another sign.

"I feel the need to put a sign up that reads 'please respect our right to support our candidates  - don't steal," she said. "Maybe it would be nice to have a little police presence just so we wouldn't need to bring our signs in at night."

Fresh and Easy in Upland will pick a nominated charity to receive a $1,000 donation for the store's one year anniversary on November 12.

Local residents can place nominations until October 24.

When the store opened nearly one year ago residents were asked to nominate a non-profit organization to receive a donation. The store staff selected Foothill Family Shelter.

This year a new non-profit will be chosen to receive the donation  based on nominations from residents.

The store is located on the corner of 8th Street and Mountain Ave.

Fore more information call Nick Ammazzalorso at (562) 546-6011.

Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity will introduce the "green" ReStore to Inland Valley residents in 2009.

The ReStore will provide recycled and donated items such as doorknobs and bathtubs to local consumers.

The start up of ReStore relies on donated funds. Profits of the ReStore will cover Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity administration costs.

News Release:

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The Upland Manor is hosting a neighborhood party on November 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Residents located on the north side of Arrow Hwy between Mountain Ave. and Maple Way are invited.

There will be music, food and even an old one room school house.

The Manor is located at 1125 W. Arrow Hwy. in Upland.

For more information contact Lois Tidgwell at (909) 931-9259.

An original barn built in 1902 will be moved back to its original location today.

Most of the move started yesterday but it is still up on jacks or wedges and will be lowered and bolted today.

The barn was being moved so the owners could make an addition to their Eastlake Victorian on East Ninth Street in Upland. 

Members of Upland Heritage visited to record the progress with photos and videos.
 
If you want more information, call direct to Carol Timm (909) 204-2629.   

Tricks to a Healthy Halloween

 

1)      Plan Ahead.  Make a plan prior to Halloween so that you can keep tabs on what your children will be consuming on Halloween.  Talk to teachers (many schools hold Halloween events), party host(s) and neighbors to agree on the types treats to be handed out to children. 

2)      Negotiate with Kids. Talk to kids and set-up expectations for Halloween day.  Make sure that they do their homework and chores before trick-or-treating. 

3)      Dinner First.  On Halloween night, give children an extra-nutritious dinner before trick-or-treating.   It will reduce their appetite for sweets.  A meal filled with lean protein, whole grains and vegetables are the way to go!  Remember to serve a glass of low fat or nonfat milk with the meal for extra nutrition. Drinking milk is proven to strengthen teeth, prevent cavities, boost calcium, vitamin D and potassium levels.

4)      Non-Food Treats.  Consider handing out treats like themed school supplies like pencils and erasers to school-age children as they will come in handy for class.  Small toys are also appropriate in reducing the amount of candy children eat during Halloween.  Plus, they're fun!

5)      Power Trick-or-Treat.  Make sure children get enough physical activity to burn off excess sugar and fat.  Trick-or-treating can be a fun way to incorporate walking and exercise.  Plan a few extra loops around the neighborhood.  This process can tire out kids and prepare them to hit the sack when they get home.

6)      GOT  MILK?  Serving chocolate milk after trick or treating is a great, healthy treat.  It doesn't deprive kids of the chocolate closely associated with Halloween, while still providing them great nutrition.   If you want to help your kids sleep on Halloween night, a glass of warm low fat or nonfat milk prior to bed will do the trick.  Milk contains tryptophan which helps people snooze. 

7)      Set Limits.  Set boundaries with your child on how many pieces of candy they're allowed to eat on Halloween and while trick-or-treating.   Allow your children to make their own selections, but tell them they can only pick a few pieces.   

8)      Exchange Program.   Trade your children's Halloween candy for a desired toy to reduce candy consumption.  Many schools, doctors and dentists have similar programs.  Just ask! 

9)      Out of Sight. Out of Mind.  Bring candy to work or throw them away.  Kids don't eat what they can't see. 

10)  Set an Example.  Parents should also stay away from eating too much candy during Halloween.  They need to be role models for their children.

 

 

Courtesy of the California Milk Processor Board and the California Dietetic Association 

Upland residents in older homes have until November 15 to apply for an Upland Heritage grant.

Upland Heritage promotes the preservation and restoration of historic buildings in the city.

Applications are still available for homeowners to apply for matching grants for restoration and preservation projects on their pre-World War II homes.

The applications are at the Upland Public Library and City Hall. Applications are to be submitted to Upland Heritage.

$5,000 will be awarded to the projects deemed most worthy by a team of judges. The winners will be announced on December 15.

For more information call (909) 981-0280‎ or e-mail uplandheritage@roadrunner.com

Monday October 20 is the last day to register to vote in the 2008 General Election on November 4.

Registration forms are available at the post office, city hall and the library.

An online form is available at the Secretary of State's Web site http://www.sos.ca.gov/

Or call Registrar of Voter's Office (909) 387-8300 or toll free (800) 881-VOTE (8683)

For more information visit San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters

The 16th annual Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival is Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission to the Festival is free and pumpkins start at $4 each.

Guests of all ages are invited to pick pumpkins out of the pumpkin patch located across from the Farm Store on Temple Avenue between University Drive and South Campus Drive.

There will be an insect fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at AGRIscapes located next to the farm store at Kellogg Ranch. More than 200,000 specimens of preserved fossil insects will be on display. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children 12 years old and under.

On Saturday there will be a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.. $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.

There will be hamburgers, corn, tacos, baked goods, pies, smoothies and kettle corn.

There will also be a petting zoo, horse rides, face painting, a moon bounce and a slide for the children.

For more information call (909) 869-2215 or visit Pumpkin Festival

Application Deadline December 12th
The Academy for Literacy through the Arts and the Claremont Community
School of Music
Invite Participation in a Musical Theatre Workshop for Children and
Youth (ages 8 through 15)
Participants will develop confidence and an appreciation for theatre
as they learn how to work with others in a musical theatre production!
Workshops will take place for eight Fridays, beginning January 23rd,
2009 from 4-6 p.m. at the Cal Poly Pomona Downtown Center

300 W. Second Street, Pomona.

Space is limited to 30 students

Workshop cost is $75.

Financial need-based scholarships are available.

The class will be taught by Claremont Community School of Music
faculty, Barbara Durost.

Students will perform in a production open to the public on Friday,
March 13th at 7 p.m. in the Downtown Center Theatre.

This workshop is made possible by the generous support of Union
Pacific Foundation through a grant received by the Claremont
Community School of Music.

For information please contact Jonnie Owens, Director of Community
Outreach, College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences at Cal Poly
Pomona
(909.869.4689) or jjowens@csupomona.edu

Friends of UCR Botanic Gardens is having its 26th annual Fall Plant Sale - just in time for the fall planting season. The sale will take place Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. and will continue Sunday, October 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Take advantage of our cool fall weather. Plants established during fall and winter grow faster in spring and require less water next summer. You'll find plenty of plants to choose from at the Friends of UCR Botanic Gardens Fall Plant Sale. There will be nearly 10,000 plants, including many rare and unusual varieties, as well as some old favorites. Choose from colorful, heat-loving trees and shrubs, flowering perennials, miniature roses, rare cacti and other succulents, lots of herbs, patio and houseplants, orchids, wildflower seeds and much more. A special selection of showy, water-efficient and California native plants will also be available for the fall planting season. Botanic Gardens T-shirts, a full color Subtropical Trees of California poster, Hummingbird Garden poster, Armadillo arm protectors and handsome composite urns will be for sale.

Most of the plants for sale will have a detailed information sign and color photo to help you make your selections. U.C. Master Gardeners, Gardens' staff and Volunteers will be available to answer your questions. There will be a Preview Plant Sale for Members of the Friends of UCR Botanic Gardens. For more information on the sale, or on joining the "Friends", please contact Steve Morgan at the Botanic Gardens at 951-784-6962, e-mail ucrbg@ucr.edu, visit our website at www.gardens.ucr.edu or write to the address listed below.

The Botanic Gardens cover more than 40 acres and feature nearly 3500 plant species from around the world. Enjoy beautiful vistas and numerous scenic trails, including gentle pathways graded for wheelchair access. A wide array of blooming plants can be seen year around. With local freeway construction occurring, be sure to verify current directions by calling or by visiting our website as the date approaches. Parking for the sale is free; regular visitor parking is 25 cents an hour.

Botanic Gardens, Univ. of Calif., Riverside, (951)784-6962, email ucrbg@ucr.edu. www.gardens.ucr.edu.

 

The Irene Carlson Gallery of Photography at The University of La Verne is hosting the exhibit "Sheltered  by Karen Tapia, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, Oct. 20 through Dec. 5

Reception 7 p.m. to 9, Oct. 23

University of La Verne: 1950 3rd Street, La  Verne

(909)593-3511 ext. 4281, http://www.ulv.edu/art/carlson.phtml

Upland Supporters for Obama will host a rally Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the Euclid Ave. median behind the Madonna of the Trail on Foothill Blvd. to show their support for Barrack Obama for president.

Participants are asked to bring their own air horn, signs and to wear bright clothing.

For more information contact Farhod Azarbaydjani at (909) 985-6174. 

Board of Supervisors Chairman Paul Biane and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are hosting a free seminar on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Scheu Family YMCA in Upland.

The seminar is for financially struggling homeowners at risk of losing their homes and will feature one-on-one counseling with various lenders, banks, and nonprofit groups that have been pre-approved by HUD.

The cities of Upland, Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga are co-sponsoring
the event with the County of San Bernardino.

Scheu Family YMCA of Upland is located at 1150 E. Foothill Blvd.

For more information contact Matt Brown, Second District Chief of Staff, at (909) 387-4833.

Pre-event information is available at www.mysbchouse.com

Multi-Vendor
Stamp & Craft Sale!!

Sat, Oct 25th (8am-12pm)

214 Elizabeth Lane
Upland, CA 91786
on the front yard patio area
(west of Euclid Blvd, between 7th & 8th Streets)

Vendors: Rent a space for $15 which helps pay for coffee, water and soda, plus advertising and use of the space to sell your wares. Tables & chairs are provided for you. I can take up to 10 vendors, plus me. You can either bring your own munchies or we can set it up as a potluck type of event for vendors only - Need suggestions. Also, one vendor idea is to sell drinks/snacks for customers.

Customers: Come see all the different types of handmade crafts, gifts, supplies and other goodies to help begin your holiday shopping!
For those who order out of the Stampin' Up! Catalog, or Holiday Mini Catalog, or book a party, or sign up with the Stampin' Up! Family with Lynda Barr on the day of this sale, there will be a chance to win door prizes!

Any questions, please call Lynda Barr
(909) 946-2927 (home) (909) 969-3916 (cell)
jlbarr622@juno.com
To order online 24/7, visit: http://www.lyndabarr.stampinup.net - Click on Shop Now

Vendor Information
1. Each vendor will be able to use table space approximately 3'x4'. You are welcome to bring your own table cloths - I will provide at least 1 chair per space, more if there's enough left over.

2. If we all agree to a potluck-type of event for vendors only, the food will be kept in the kitchen area, so you can grab a bite to eat or take a break, when needed.

3. There will be no cover for shade on the front patio, which is why we are doing this in the morning and then ending the event when it will begin to get too warm outside.

4. Please send in your registration form as soon as possible! The first 10 vendors that send in a registration form and payment will be guaranteed a space. All others will be entered onto a Waiting List, and then notified if one of the first 10 vendors needs to cancel. There is no splitting of space, ie: 2 vendors using one space.

Name of Vendor Items being sold Fee Pd?
1. Lynda Barr SU holiday cards, retired stamp sets, etc ---
2. Marti Facen Oddydies Party Themed Products Paid by √
3. Dominique Cooper Gurrlie Girl Jewelry Paid by √
4. Marion Garcia Monavie Health Food Drinks Paid by √
5. Cheryl Howell Jewelry gift bags, tole paintings, used stamps, etc Pd by cash
6. Laura Short Stamped cards, food items, holiday ornaments √ on way
7. Tai Singleton Gold Canyon Candles and supplies
8. Fatima Sanchez Handmade tamales/hot chocolate/Holiday gift cards sets
9.
10.
11.

Multi-Vendor Stamp & Craft Sale
Sat, October 25, 2008 from 8am to 12pm Fee: $15/person
Name_________________________________ Ph#_______________________________
Email ___________________Items being sold: _______________________________
Please check method of payment for $15 fee: Check____ Cash____ Credit Card_____

Make check payable to Lynda Barr and then send to:
214 Elizabeth Lane in Upland, CA 91786

What's going on at The Claremont Forum Saturday Oct. 25:

 

Alternative Healing Faire
10 AM to 3 PM

Certified practitioners will be offering alternative healing mini-workshops and will provide educational information regarding their services. - Intuitive readings will be available.

Reception and Performance
5:30 PM to 7 PM

A performance entitled "The Finding of Peace Within and Without" will be performed by Phyllis Douglas and Maura Riley, with live drums, and percussion led by Safeer Mahdi. Kjerstin Bowman will perform solo dance work, followed by a seated Crystal Singing Bowl meditation lead by Phyllis Douglas.
Cost is $15.00 per person.

Spirit Dance Workshop with Safeer Mahdi
7:15 PM to 9:15 PM

This unique transformational musical healing and dance meditation utilizes traditional African "call and response" techniques combined with sacred tribal music, visualization, breathing exercises, and musical play to relieve stress and promote a true sense of well being and peace of mind. Bring a drum or a musical instrument if you have one.
Cost is $20 with pre-registration or $25.00 at the door

 

Claremont Forum

The Claremont Forum

586 W. First Street

Claremont,

http://www.claremontforum.org

 

Things That Go Bump in the Night

Saturday, October 25, 2008 5:30 - 9 p.m. Bring the family and friends, a picnic dinner and flashlights. You're in for an adventure as you explore nature in the Garden after dark! There is nothing scary about the activities, crafts and exhibits. Let us introduce you to the fascinating nocturnal lives of bats, owls and insects and more. Space is limited. By reservation only. Call ext. 224.

HARVEYS, creators of the Original Seatbeltbag now offers: Tote Your Vote!

 

Available now on www.seatbeltbags.com and retail stores.

 

Sweatshop free and made in the U.S. the Tote Your Vote bag is personalized with your presidential candidate in mind and available for only a limited time.

Bethal Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is welcoming dogs, cats, birds and turtles into the church for blessing on Sunday.

Worship is at 10 a.m. on Sundays.

The church is located at 536 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario.

For more information contact (909) 984-9111.

The seventh annual Buddy Walk is Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Memorial Park located at 1100 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland.

Last year 1,100 to 1,200 people participated and $25,000 was raised.

A car show for cars built before 1975 was added to this year's event.

The event is hosted by Up For Down and the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles.

Some photos of last year's event:

 

Get Up Vote Down 4 & 8 is a statewide campus campaign will be at Cal Poly Pomona today from Noon to 1 p.m.

Christine Chavez, granddaughter of Cesar Chavez, will be speaking out against proposition 4 and 8 in the Classroom/Laboratory/Administration building.

The Get Up Vote Down 4 & 8 campaign is active on 56 campuses and is part of a statewide campus speaker program aiming for over 30 major rallies by Election Day.

Cal Poly Pomona is located at 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona.

For more information contact Aaron Burton at (909) 287-9253 or Nick Armstrong at (909) 632-4656.

Blue Bunny Ice Cream Cookies are a spook-tac-u-lar Halloween treat, with three chilling Ice Cream Cookie recipes to choose from.

 

Blue Bunny® Bat Ice Cream Cookie

            

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

2 squares unsweetened baking chocolate

1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine

1-1/2 cups sugar, divided

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1 Scoop BLUE BUNNY® Premium Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Chocolate Syrup & Carmel Sauce for outlines

Cinnamon Imperials and Chocolate Sprinkles for body & eyes

 

PREPARATION:

1) PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

2) MICROWAVE: chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH one and a half min or until butter is melted.

3) Stir until chocolate is completely melted.

4) Add 1 cup of the sugar and mix well.

5) Blend in egg and vanilla.

6) Stir in flour mixture until well blended.

7) Refrigerate 15 min. or until dough is easy to handle.

8) Flatten dough by placing in between saran wrap using a rolling pin. Cut out cookie to desired bat shape.

 

BAKE: 8 to 10 min. or until set. Cool on baking sheets 1 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

 

DESIGN: Place 1 scoop Blue Bunny® Premium Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream as the body. Take 2 Cinnamon Imperials as the eyes you will be also able to use Chocolate syrup as the outline of the wings filled with a caramel sauce. As a finishing touch use Chocolate sprinkles for the body.

 

Blue Bunny® Ice Cream Spider Cookie

 

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

2 squares unsweetened baking chocolate

1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine

1-1/2 cups sugar, divided

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

2 scoops BLUE BUNNY® Premium Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Cinnamon Imperials

Candy Corn and Twizzlers for decorations

 

PREPARATION:

1) PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

2) MICROWAVE: chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH one and a half min or until butter is melted.

3) Stir until chocolate is completely melted.

4) Add 1 cup of the sugar and mix well.

5) Blend in egg and vanilla.

6) Stir in flour mixture until well blended.

7) Refrigerate 15 min. or until dough is easy to handle.

8)Flatten dough by placing in between saran wrap using a rolling pin. Cut out cookie to desired spider shape.

 

BAKE: 8 to 10 min. or until set. Cool on baking sheets 1 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

 

DESIGN: Place two scoops of Blue Bunny® Premium Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream as the body and head of the spider. Place the Cinnamon Imperials as the eyes also add Candy Corn and Twizzler's as the stripes on the body. To complete the spider place Candy Corn as the Mouth.

 

Blue Bunny® Ice Cream Witch Cookie

 

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

2 squares unsweetened baking chocolate

1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine

1-1/2 cups sugar, divided

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1 Scoop BLUE BUNNY® Premium Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Cinnamon Imperial's

Candy Corn

Icing and Gummy Worms for decoration

 

PREPARATION:

1) PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

2) MICROWAVE: chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH on one and a half min or until butter is melted.

3) Stir until chocolate is completely melted.

4) Add 1 cup of the sugar and mix well.

5) Blend in egg and vanilla.

6) Stir in flour mixture until well blended.

7) Refrigerate 15 min. or until dough is easy to handle.

8) Flatten dough by placing in between saran wrap using a rolling pin. Cut out cookie to desired witch shape.

 

BAKE: 8 to 10 min. or until set. Cool on baking sheets 1 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

 

DESIGN: Take 1 scoop of Blue Bunny® Premium Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream and place this as the Face of the witch. Take Cinnamon Imperial's and place these as the eyes, Candy Corn can be used for the nose. Icing along with Gummy Worms can be used for the mouth and hair respectively.

 

You can find more Halloween recipes on BlueBunny.com

 

Success Rice Announces Online Recipe Contest: Feed 4 for $10

Do you have a favorite rice recipe that can feed 4 people for $10? Now is the time to show it off and win. Submit your recipes at www.successrice.com/feed4for10 for a chance to win. The best recipes will be published on SuccessRice.com, and the top 10 winners will receive a variety pack of Success Rice.

The top three winners will also receive gift cards. The first place winner will be awarded a $500 gift card. The second and third place winners will receive $250 and $100 gift cards, respectively. All 10 winners will receive a variety pack of Success Rice, including Brown, White and Jasmine. The winning recipes will be selected based on their taste, creativity, appearance and ease of preparation.

Feed 4 for $10 is an online contest encouraging consumers to share quick and easy recipes prepared on a budget. Contest entries must be received by December 28, 2008, and can be submitted only through www.successrice.com/feed4for10. All recipes must include any Success Rice product (Brown, White or Jasmine) and be a main dish - no recipes for appetizers, side dishes or desserts are accepted. The recipes should be ready in 30 minutes or less, which includes preparation and cooking time. No purchase is necessary to participate in the contest.
Entries must be in the standard recipe format, including a list of ingredients and measurements, cooking directions, cooking times and number of servings. The recipes must be original and not previously published.
The contest is open to United States residents 18 years and older as of date of entry. Food professionals, including chefs, food writers, home economists, dietitians and food educators, as well as employees and members of the rice industry are not eligible to participate. For additional rules and regulations, please visit www.successrice.com/feed4for10.

Prizes will be awarded by February 16, 2009. Winners will be notified via e-mail and phone. For the name of the winners and winning recipes, please visit www.successrice.com/feed4for10 after February 16, 2008.

The seventh annual Buddy Walk will be this Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Memorial Park at 1100 E. Foothill Blvd. in Upland.

The Buddy Walk is an event of Up For Down and the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles to raise money for the groups and families they support.

It cost $20,  including lunch, to participate in the one mile walk around the park.

This year a car show has been added to the event. Car arrival time is 8 a.m. and will cost $10, which includes lunch.

All other festivities begin at 10:30 a.m.

Mary Parks, a reporter with NBC 4 will act as Grand Marshall and the Los Angeles Clippers cheerleaders and the Montclair High School band and pep squad will make an appearance.

There will be a live band, raffle and kidzone.

For more information contact Gerardo Rodriguez at (626) 974-9171.

Shop at any one of the store's in the Mountain View Shopping Center in Upland - that's on the corner NW corner of Mountain and eighth then bring that day's reciept to SanSai Japanese Grill -- in that same center - for a 10% discount on your order.

SanSai: (909)949-2230, 345 S. Mountain Ave., Upland

 

The Upland City Council recognized Pacific Lifeline's Land Dedication during last night's council meeting.

Carmen Hall, executive director for Pacific Lifeline, accepted the plaque from the council.

Pacific Lifeline celebrated its 100 year anniversary and dedication of their property on October 10.

Pacific Lifeline is a transitional shelter for women and children located in Upland.

Tomorrow, the Upland Chamber of Commerce is holding "Hands on Click and Ship" tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.

The meeting is for home based and small business entrepreneurs and will be presented by Gloria Collins of the United States Postal Service.

The group meets the 3rd Wednesday each month.

Make new business contacts, offer and receive advice on how to be a successful Home Based/Small Based Business and learn about all of the benefits the Chamber has to offer.

Bring a Brown Bag Lunch.

Call the Chamber to r.s.v.p your attendance (909) 931-4108.

The Chamber office is located at 433 N. Second Ave., Upland.

Councilman Ken Willis is offering a $100 reward to anyone who has any information that could lead to the arrest of those vandalizing and stealing campaign signs.

In last night's city council meeting, Willis explained that the sign vandalism and theft is starting to cost the candidate's money and respect for private property is needed.

He asked anyone with any information to contact him at (909) 931-1653.

557 East C Street, Upland is currently for sale for $385,000.

• 1,884 square feet.

• Single Story

• 3 bedroom

• 2 bath

The house was built in 1941 and remodeled/refurbished in 2007.

The house is located on a cul-de-sac near Downtown Upland.

Read the full listing here:
557 East C Street, Upland

Upland City Manager Robb Quincey's week in review for the week ending in October 9.

Week in review

In conjunction with the Metropolitan Water District and the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, the City of Upland will be sponsoring free landscape training workshops designed to help residents save money, time, and water.

A workshop on Saturday October 18 will be on soils, fertilizers and watering. It is from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Upland City Yard located at 1370 N. Benson Ave., Upland.

To register contact Patti Genther, Water Conservation Coordinator at (909) 291-2935 or via email at pgenther@ci.upland.ca.us.

Tony Solorzano - graduate of UCLA's Anderson School of Management - will present a free program in the Library's Multi-Purpose Room about how to conduct a job search.

The program will be held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday October 16.

The program is intended for anyone seeking employment or career changes.

The library is located at 450 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.

For more information go to The Job Search

Thursday October 16

Frosh football @ 3:15 p.m. against Claremont

Junior varsity girls tennis @ 3:15 p.m. against Claremont

Frosh girls volleyball @ 3:15 p.m. against Etiwanda

Junior varsity girls volleyball @ 4:15 p.m. against Etiwanda

Varsity girls volleyball @ 5:30 p.m. against Etiwanda

Friday October 17

Varsity football @ 7 p.m. against Claremont

The West Valley Regional Council on Aging (RCA) will hold its monthly meeting at Upland's Gibson Senior Center on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008.

Meeting begins a 9:00 and is open to the public.

Refreshments will be served. This months speaker will be Al Scarscotto, Pharmacist, who will speak on Pharmaceutical Safety. 

The West Valley RCA serves seniors and adults with disability in Upland, Ontario, Montclair, Fontana, Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga. 

Meetings, held monthly except  August are held at various senior centers in the West Valley.

Upland Gibson Center is located at 250 North 3rd Avenue.

Wilma Steeve, Chair

For Further Information contact Audrey Voigt at (909) 931-1020

An orientation for parents interested in adoptions or serving as a foster parents will be
held Oct. 11 Saturday at the Upland Public Library.

The event at the library, 450 N. Euclid Ave., will run from 10:30
a.m. to noon for both single or and married adults. Spanish translations will be available.

The Children's Bureau will put on the meeting.

Qualifying parents can receive training, certification, funds and 24-hour support in care of a foster or adoptive child.

For more information contact (800) 730-3933 or e-mail all4kids.org

Dorothy Kang, a 10 year-old Upland resident, won a trip to the Steinway and Sons Piano Factory in New York with television show Curiosity Quest.

After show host Joel Greene went to her elementary school, Valencia Elementary, Kang entered a contest geared toward adolescents.

Kang and her family filmed the episode of Curiosity Quest over Labor Day weekend.

The show will air on channel 24 at 7:30 p.m. December 11.

Read more online at www.dailybulletin.com or in the Saturday October 11th edition of The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper.


courtesy photo
ABOVE - Dorothy Kang, 10, and Curiosity Quest host Joel Greene at the Steinway and Sons Piano Factory in New York.

Posed question: As a leader, how do you speak to residents, employees and constituents about the state of the economy?

Upland City Manager Robb Quincey:

"First and foremost I try to education and inform our people, whether it be employees or constituents, about what's going on in our city - what the state of the economy is in our city," Quincey said. "We send out an Upland Today newsletter that speaks to what's going on in our city and in our case we planned for a downturn in the economy. We budgeted for a downturn."

"We focus on what's happening to us and let people know we're in a good position and firmly in control of what's happening in our city and doing the best we can to minimize the impact overall," he said.

"We've been building reserves for a number of years. We put aside for specific projects and what we anticipated, so we were prepared for it. Granted this has been far worse than anticipated, it's been very very severe, but the city is well positioned for it. We're prepared for it. We're making adjustments and will continue to make adjustments."

Parents of students enrolled at Upland Christian Schools comment on Wednesday's meeting with the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene.

"If the school is for sale whey didn't we buy it? Why didn't they come to us?" said Greg Knighton, parent of a student at Upland Christian. "The real problem is in the church. That is the problem that needs to be figured out."

"The parents are very dedicated in that school and I believe they would band together to save that school if possible and they need to be given that opportunity," said Michelle Chiappone, parent of a student at Upland Christian, alumnus and daughter to the schools' administrator.

"It's is really a family organization. We feel like we're family with the staff and parents and students that's why we take this so personal, which is why there has been such a backlash of how it was decided without giving us a chance to respond."

 

SAN ANTONIO HEIGHTS - A rise in crime in the area may have caused some residents to become suspicious of "Fred" the homeless bicycle rider they have seen riding around the neighborhood.

Although many neighbors have not seen "Fred" committing crimes - they have found campfires and have seen him riding around during the early hours of the morning.

There have also been reports of theft from vehicles, said Lt. Frank Gonzales of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Chino Hills Station.

"We urge the residents in San Antonio to call the Sheriff's Department if they see something suspicious or see this person who they believe is Fred," Gonzales said. "But looking back at our calls for service we haven't received any calls from the residents up there reporting they've seen Fred commit a crime or acting suspicious where we could respond a deputy to the area to specifically look for him."

In response, deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department - Chino Hills station will be patrolling the area.

Read more tomorrow at www.dailybulletin.com or in the Saturday October 11 edition of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper.

Western Christian Schools' Superintendent Karen Winter addressed Western Christian Schools' acquisition of certain assets of Upland Christian Schools in an interview Thursday.

Upland Christian Schools are supervised by the Upland First Church of the Nazarene, which is located on the same property as Upland Christian Schools. Western Christian Schools are supervised by Western's administration.

"Pending this all goes through they would become an independent school with us," Winter said. "That is the biggest major difference - Western will be the leadership."

Winter said the Upland First Church can remain on campus as long as they need to even once escrow closes.

Winter said she was not present at Wednesday's meeting at Upland Christian Schools.

"I think that the intention, [Doane's] intention, and the district's intention would be a partnership with Upland Christian Schools so we can see Upland Christian as a viable entity in the future - to see the school system continue on," she said.

The news of the acquisition was to be shared with parents of students enrolled at Western Christian Schools in November, Winter said. She did not know when parents of students enrolled at Upland Christian Schools would have formally been told.

"The parents [of students at Western Christian] knew we had been looking and working on options," she said. "We were going to share this with them when things were more final. We want to make sure all the information was ready and correct and the best decision for the school. We needed time to do that and we are still in the process of doing that."

Kaiser Permanente will hold a grand opening for its new Upland facility at 4:45 p.m. Monday.

The facility will 23,000 square feet on two floors of an existing building located at 1183 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland.

The grand opening and ribbon cutting will take place outside in the lobby and in honor of the event Kaiser Permanente will present a grant to the Foothill Family Shelter in Upland.

For more information contact (909) 427-4547.

Parents during the meeting at Upland Christian Schools expressed their outrage about the way Ray Doane, Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene superintendent, conducted the meeting.

"Why can't they just open the books? That would be an answer to everything," said Laura Johnston, parent. "He wouldn't answer any questions. People just want answers."

"Everything they are saying and the way everything went down is wrongful to Upland Christian Schools," said Danny Roseberry, 2007 alumnus. "They're conniving."

"What I always loved about Upland Christian Schools is they are always fair and ethical," said Amy Payne, parent. "Nobody wants to see the school lose its fingerprint."

Superintendent Ray Doane of the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene, accompanied by fellow board members and their lawyers, met with concerned parents of Upland Christian Schools' students yesterday.

Doane refused to take any questions and threatened to shut the school down the the parents kept expressing their outrage about the sale of Upland Christian to Western Christian.

Doane left the meeting 10 minutes in, but returned to attempt to speak to the parents a second time.

Much information is still unclear, but he said the board is doing what they can to keep the Upland First Church of the Nazarene and the school open.

Read the full story tomorrow online at www.dailybulletin.com or in the Friday October 9th edition of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper.

The All American Car Show will be this Saturday, October 11.

A previous blog said the show is Sunday, which is incorrect.

Noon to 3 p.m. on Oct. 11, Friends of the Pomona Library is having a book sale.

Fiction, children's books, text books, magazines, LP records, audio books, videos and other quirky items will be for sale.

Information: 9909)593-1470 or (909)620-2043

The Ontario chapter of the USO is celebrating its two-year anniversary with an open house.

 4 p.m. to 8; Oct. 15

Ontario Airport: 1940 E. Moore Way, Ontario - Terminal One

Parking in Lot F validated

Information: (909)390-4274

 

Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department Open House

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct.11

Corner of Jersey Blvd. and Milliken Ave.

Meet firefighter, learn safety tips, have lunch and see cool stuff such as live fire demonstrations, traffic collision rescue simulation, Helicopter fly away and K9 accelerant detection team demonstrations.

For more information: (909)477-2770

 

A meeting will be today at 6 p.m. at Upland Christian Schools.

The Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene will be discussing the sale of the Upland Christian Schools property with parents of the Upland Christian students.

They have asked that parents attend without their children.

The Upland community partnership spaghetti dinner is Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pepper Tree elementary school in Upland.

There will be entertainment, silent auctions, raffles and door prizes.

The Upland community partnership provides neighborhood based after school programs for children K-6.

For more information contact recreation and community services at (909) 931-4280.

Pepper Tree Elementary school is located at 1045 W. 18th St., Upland.

Upland Sister City Association and Upland Recreation and Community Services Division will be hosting American Red Cross Earthquake Preparedness Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

It is an informative class for those who want to learn how to prepare for a disaster.

For more information, please contact Sharon Christensen at (909) 920-0822.

The class will be at the Gibson Senior Center located at 250 N. Third Ave., Upland.

Pomona Valley Corvette Association is hosting it's annual All American Car Show Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Upland.

For more information contact Main Street Upland (909) 949-4499.

In an e-mail received from the San Antonio Heights Association:

Ms. Edwards has lost her dog, Sammy yesterday.  Sammy is a Yorkie about 8 lbs. and is 7 years old. If you should see Sammy, corral him if you can and contact Ms. Edwards at ope.ele@verizon.net   If you see a Yorkie running loose I am sure it belongs to the Edwards. 

 

Furry Friends Festival

A Fundraiser for the

Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care & Adoption Center

 8408 Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga

(909) 466-7387.

Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 11:00

 

 

Bring your pet and participate in the Pet Costume Contest, the Owner Look-Alike Contest or the Pet Trick Contest.  The registration fee is $5 per contest or $10 to take part in all three.  Professional pet photos will be available for a $15 fee.

 

There will be a huge raffle with a Grand Prize of a $250 cash card from Costco. 

Other prizes include many restaurant gift certificates, a handmade quilt and one-of-a-kind artwork. 

 

The first on campus credit union at Upland High School opens tomorrow.

The Highlander Student Credit Union will open it's window at the student store during first and second lunches for students who wish to open a bank account.

Chaffey Federal Credit Union is working with the school to provide financial education to the students. The offer internships to students interested in learning the functions of a credit union and how to manage money. The students will be under the supervision of Chaffey.

A minimum of $5 is required to open an account.

Chaffey insures up to $350,000.

Saving Accounts

18 and 16 year-old students can open a savings account without a parent co-sign.

15 year-old students require a parent to co-sign

Checking Accounts

18 year-old students can open a checking account with a driver's license or state I.D.

15 and 16 year-old students need a parent co-sign.

ATM cards

18 year-old students can get an ATM card.

Students under 18 years old need a parent co-sign.

Chaffey Federal Credit Union Web site

Handel's ice cream has been named  in "10 Best of Everything, An Ultimate Guide for Travelers" published by National Geographic as  having one of the world's 10 best ice creams.

Just our luck - there's one in Upland!

Handel's: 373 S Mountain Ave., Upland, (909) 946-9077.

AND - if that's not exciting enough - on Wednesdays cones are just $1.

 

Tuesday October 7:

Frosh/Soph boys water polo @ 5:15 p.m. against Claremont

Junior Varsity boys water polo @ 3:15 p.m. against Claremont

Varsity boys water polo @ 4:15 p.m. against Claremont

Junior Varsity girls tennis @ 3:15 p.m. against Alta Loma

Frosh girls volleyball @ 3:15 p.m. against Claremont

Junior Varsity girls volleyball @ 4:15 p.m. against Claremont

Varsity girls volleyball @ 5:30 p.m. against Claremont


This week is a bye week for all Upland High School football. It will return next week.

Western Christian Schools issued an official statement today addressing its purchase of Upland Christian Schools.

A Q and A was also released.

Western_Christian_Schools_Release_10-3-08.doc

Here are some more letters written to the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene from students of Upland Christian Schools.

letter 5.pdf

Hundreds of students, parents, staff and alumni of Upland Christian Schools joined hands to form a prayer circle around the entire campus.

They prayed in a chain before breaking off into small groups to continue praying. They reformed into a chain to have the final prayer.

Photos of the vigil

To read more on the vigil and official statements from the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene and Western Christian Schools go to www.dailybulletin.com or read tomorrow's newspaper.

A letter was received by Upland Christian Schools today announcing a partnership with Western Christian Schools.

The letter was read aloud to parents after the vigil that took place at eight a.m.

Upland Christian Schools had a financial deficit last year and was projected to operate at a continuing deficit, which led to the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene to seek a partnership, according to the letter.

"After review of available options to remedy these conditions, the trustees have determined that significant, difficult decisions regarding the future of UCS were required," according to the letter.

"The trustees have determined it in the best interests of the school, its students and parents to partner with another reputable Christian institution with common goals, skills and commitments to it's students and parents for a quality Christian education," also according to the letter.

You can view the letter in total here:
UCS%5Fand%5FWestern.pdf

Steven's Hope for Children will be hosting Ride for Hope in Memorial Park fro 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Ride for Hope is a car show with other festivities for the families.

Steven's Hope for Children is an Upland based non-profit organization that helps families of sick children. It was created by Tony and Sandy Cappelli after they lost their newborn son to a fatal heart disease.

Press Release:
ride for hope.pdf

Students of Upland Christian Schools have been sending the newspaper anonymous letters voicing their concerns about the suspicions surrounding their school. Here are a few.

letter1.pdf

letter 2.pdf

letter 3.pdf

letter 4.pdf

The superintendent of Western Christian Schools will release an official statement some time tomorrow regarding the possible sale of Upland Christian Schools to Western Christian Schools.


Until then you can read today's article:

Parents at Upland Christian Schools distraught over speculation

A time of prayer will be held tomorrow morning from 8 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. at Upland Christian Schools.

Alumni, students, parents of students and local residents will circle the school, stand hand in hand and pray for the school.

The campus is located at 120 W. 9th St.

Parents of Upland Christian Schools' students have expressed concern over speculations surrounding the sale of the school property.


A link to today's article:

Parents at Upland Christian Schools distraught over speculation

note* Upland Christian Schools is not affiliated with Upland Christian Church. The church on the campus of Upland Christian Schools is Upland First Church of the Nazarene.

A benefit concert on Oct. 11 at Chronic Cantina from 3 p.m. will be held for Rick Medina, lead singer for local punk band The Dysfunctionals, who was killed in a two car hit and run on Sept. 15 in Baldwin Park.

The benefit will raise money for his family and gather information on the drivers of the vehicles that struck him. A $5 minimum donation is asked.

Chronic Cantina is located at 220 N. Central Ave. in Upland. For more information call (909) 583-4805.