January 2009 Archives
The Upland City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday Feb. 3 has been canceled.
Mayor John Pomierski and Councilman Ray Musser met privately Friday to discuss the recent comments Musser made during this week's city council meeting and agreed to put the issue behind them.
"I thought it was a situation that was starting to get out of hand and I thought it would be good to have a conversation with Mr. Musser and discuss it," Pomierski said. "I thought it would be good if there was some form of apology in place and move the city forward in a positive fashion."
Pomierski said Musser assured him that his comments were not racially motivated.
The meeting was scheduled to request the resignation of Councilman Ray Musser for comments he made referring to the crowd at President Obama's inauguration.
His exact words were: "However, the change in the crowd was completely different than four years ago. There was a lot of non-whites in the crowd, well behaved, and that was so gratifying."
The adoption of a resolution to censure Musser was also to be considered during the meeting.
"I want to reiterate my sincere apology to anyone who was offended by my choice of words describing the mass of Americans and world leaders at the inauguration of President Obama," Musser said in a prepared statement. "My heart was touched by the inauguration and I was so proud to witness history."
The private meeting gave the city officials a chance to discuss putting their 8 year-long history in the past.
Musser twice ran against Pomierski in mayoral elections. After the November 2008 elections, Pomierski removed Musser from all his council committee positions.
Accusations about sign vandalism and campaign finances were made by both officials throughout November's election.
"We also discussed meeting in the very near future to talk about some of the differences we've had over the years and the big thing was that we wanted to talk about moving the city forward," Pomierski said. "Eight years ago when we first went to lunch I told him I didn't want five J.P.s on the council. I wanted people motivated to move the city forward."
Mayor John Pomierski and Councilman Ray Musser met privately Friday to discuss the recent comments Musser made during this week's city council meeting and agreed to put the issue behind them.
"I thought it was a situation that was starting to get out of hand and I thought it would be good to have a conversation with Mr. Musser and discuss it," Pomierski said. "I thought it would be good if there was some form of apology in place and move the city forward in a positive fashion."
Pomierski said Musser assured him that his comments were not racially motivated.
The meeting was scheduled to request the resignation of Councilman Ray Musser for comments he made referring to the crowd at President Obama's inauguration.
His exact words were: "However, the change in the crowd was completely different than four years ago. There was a lot of non-whites in the crowd, well behaved, and that was so gratifying."
The adoption of a resolution to censure Musser was also to be considered during the meeting.
"I want to reiterate my sincere apology to anyone who was offended by my choice of words describing the mass of Americans and world leaders at the inauguration of President Obama," Musser said in a prepared statement. "My heart was touched by the inauguration and I was so proud to witness history."
The private meeting gave the city officials a chance to discuss putting their 8 year-long history in the past.
Musser twice ran against Pomierski in mayoral elections. After the November 2008 elections, Pomierski removed Musser from all his council committee positions.
Accusations about sign vandalism and campaign finances were made by both officials throughout November's election.
"We also discussed meeting in the very near future to talk about some of the differences we've had over the years and the big thing was that we wanted to talk about moving the city forward," Pomierski said. "Eight years ago when we first went to lunch I told him I didn't want five J.P.s on the council. I wanted people motivated to move the city forward."
A city council meeting will be held Tuesday February 3 at 7 p.m. to request the resignation of Councilman Ray Musser.
The consideration of adopting a resolution censuring Musser is also expected to be discussed.
The consideration of adopting a resolution censuring Musser is also expected to be discussed.
Daily Bulletin columnist David Allen discusses the re-construction project of the historic gazebo located in the center of Downtown Upland.
View his blog here
View his blog here
Councilman Ray Musser sent out a newsletter with pictures and comments from his trip to President Obama's inauguration on Jan. 20.
The comments he is currently being asked to resign over, were made when referring to the crowd at the inauguration and his overall experience.
The comments he is currently being asked to resign over, were made when referring to the crowd at the inauguration and his overall experience.
The following is a clip from Monday night's city council meeting.
Mayor John Pomierski is calling for Councilman Ray Musser's resignation due to comments he made during the council meeting.
Upland City Council Meeting
Mayor John Pomierski is calling for Councilman Ray Musser's resignation due to comments he made during the council meeting.
Upland City Council Meeting
Continue reading Councilman's exact words.
The Upland Chamber of Commerce has many reasons to be celebrating.
The chamber held an open house Wednesday to show their clients and friends the brand new office in Downtown Upland they recently relocated to.
The event doubled as a 45 year anniversary celebration.
"It's nice to be in the center of town," said Sonnie Faires, president and CEO of the chamber. "We're so busy with people coming by. People are always looking for the chamber."
This is the first new office the chamber has been in since they became officially known as the Upland Chamber of Commerce 45 years ago.
The new office, located in an office building on Second Avenue, is much roomier than the small building they were based out of for the last 17 years.
"We are a very busy office and we get a lot of work done, period," Faires said. "What's nice is we have more room to work, more room to spread around."
The new location makes it easier for people to find the chamber, which is now surrounded by the many businesses located in downtown.
"We are in the downtown area which creates a synergy for the city and businesses in the city - a center point for people to come to and create business relationships," said David Horner, chairman of the chamber board of directors.
Another reason for celebration is the success the chamber is finding during economically tough times.
Fourteen to 20 new members are added each month, Faires said.
"People don't realize how important networking is until they're not doing so good," she said. "It's all about relationship building through good times and bad times."
Rhonda McCloud, author of "Visit With Sofia" will having some book signings in Upland in February.
Here is the complete listing so far:
Here is the complete listing so far:
Welcome Wagg'n Sat Feb 7 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
164 N. Second Ave. in Upland
Crown Stationers Sat Feb 14 from noon to 1 p.m.
560 N. Mountain Ave. in Upland
Molly's Souper Sunday Feb 15 from 8:30 to noon
388 N. 1st Ave. in Upland
Baldy View Dog Park Sat Feb 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
11th Street between Mountain and San Antonio Avenues
Mayor John Pomierski is calling for the resignation of Councilman Ray Musser after alleged racial comments made at Monday night's council meeting.
If Musser does not resign by 10 a.m. Thursday, Pomierski said he will hold a special city council meeting to discuss the issue.
Musser reportedly made comments that Pomierski found to be "bigoted" and "racist" when referring to the crowd attending President Obama's inauguration Jan. 20 in Washington D.C., he said.
Musser's exact words during the meeting were: ""Change in the crowd - completely different than four years ago. There was a lot of non-white in the crowd, well behaved. That was so gratifying."
"(Musser) said 'Those people out there were a lot different this time.' Those people refering to minorities," Pomierski said. "I had to take a little time to get my facilities together and think about this. This is so bigoted."
Musser said he referred to the crowd at the inauguration of President Bush in 2004 as "60 percent white and 40 percent colored" and this year being the opposite, Musser said.
"Their issue is I made racial statements," Musser said. "I tried describing the crowd and it was not even racist and I would be the first to apologize for it if it was racial, which I don't think it was."
Pomierski said he felt he had to do something to represent the interests of Upland and its citizens.
Musser said he is disliked by Pomierski, City Manager Robb Quincey and council members and they are trying to find reasons to remove him from the council.
If Musser does not resign by 10 a.m. Thursday, Pomierski said he will hold a special city council meeting to discuss the issue.
Musser reportedly made comments that Pomierski found to be "bigoted" and "racist" when referring to the crowd attending President Obama's inauguration Jan. 20 in Washington D.C., he said.
Musser's exact words during the meeting were: ""Change in the crowd - completely different than four years ago. There was a lot of non-white in the crowd, well behaved. That was so gratifying."
"(Musser) said 'Those people out there were a lot different this time.' Those people refering to minorities," Pomierski said. "I had to take a little time to get my facilities together and think about this. This is so bigoted."
Musser said he referred to the crowd at the inauguration of President Bush in 2004 as "60 percent white and 40 percent colored" and this year being the opposite, Musser said.
"Their issue is I made racial statements," Musser said. "I tried describing the crowd and it was not even racist and I would be the first to apologize for it if it was racial, which I don't think it was."
Pomierski said he felt he had to do something to represent the interests of Upland and its citizens.
Musser said he is disliked by Pomierski, City Manager Robb Quincey and council members and they are trying to find reasons to remove him from the council.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Bucking the Obama administration, House Republicans
on Wednesday defeated a bill to delay the upcoming transition from
analog to digital television broadcasting to June 12 -- leaving as many
as 6.5 million U.S. households unprepared for the switchover.
The 258-168 vote failed to clear the two-thirds threshold needed for passage in a victory for GOP members, who warn that postponing the transition from the current Feb. 17 deadline would confuse consumers.
House Republicans say a delay also would burden wireless companies and public safety agencies waiting for the spectrum that will be freed up by the switch, and create added costs for television stations that would have to continue broadcasting both analog and digital signals for four more months.
The 258-168 vote failed to clear the two-thirds threshold needed for passage in a victory for GOP members, who warn that postponing the transition from the current Feb. 17 deadline would confuse consumers.
House Republicans say a delay also would burden wireless companies and public safety agencies waiting for the spectrum that will be freed up by the switch, and create added costs for television stations that would have to continue broadcasting both analog and digital signals for four more months.
The defeat is a setback for President Barack Obama and Democrats on
Capitol Hill, who maintain that the Bush administration bungled efforts
to ensure that all consumers -- particularly poor, rural and low-income
Americans -- will be ready for next month's analog shut-off.
The Obama administration had no immediate comment on the House vote and the next step remains unclear.
Gene Kimmelman, vice president for federal policy at the Consumers Union, which has been lobbying for a delay, said he hopes House Democrats will bring the bill up again for a regular floor vote, which would only require majority support to pass. Wednesday's vote took place under a special procedure that required two-thirds support for passage.
The Nielsen Co. estimates more than 6.5 million U.S. households that rely on analog television sets to pick up over-the-air broadcast signals still are not prepared for the transition. People who subscribe to cable or satellite TV or have a newer TV with a digital tuner will not be affected.
Yet Joe Barton of Texas, the top Republican on the House Commerce Committee, insisted a postponement is not necessary.
"We could do nothing worse than to delay this transition date," Barton said. "The bill is a solution looking for a problem that exists mostly in the mind of the Obama administration."
Barton led the push to scuttle the bill, which passed the Senate unanimously on Monday night after lawmakers in that chamber struck a bipartisan compromise. Senate Democrats won over Republican support by allowing broadcast stations to make the switch from analog to digital signals sooner than the June deadline if they choose and permitting public safety agencies to take over vacant spectrum promised to them as soon as it becomes available.
But those concessions did not placate most Republicans in the House. Only 22 Republicans voted for the bill, while 155 voted against it. Among House Democrats, 236 voted for the bill and just 13 voted against it.
Congress in 2005 required broadcasters to switch from analog to digital signals, which are more efficient, to free up valuable chunks of wireless spectrum to be used for commercial services and interoperable emergency-response networks.
The Obama administration called for the transition date to be postponed after the Commerce Department earlier this month hit a $1.34 billion funding limit for coupons to subsidize digital TV converter boxes for consumers. The coupon program allows consumers to request up to two $40 vouchers per household to help pay for the boxes, which translate digital signals back into analog ones for older TVs. The boxes generally cost between $40 and $80 each and can be purchased without a coupon.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the arm of the Commerce Department administering the program, is now sending out new coupons only as older, unredeemed ones reach a 90-day expiration date and free up more money. The NTIA had more than 3.2 million coupon requests on a waiting list as of Wednesday and those people will not receive their coupons before Feb. 17.
Barton, for one, is pushing legislation to fix the coupon program without delaying next month's transition.
Yet Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John D. Rockefeller, D-W.Va., author of the bill to postpone the switchover, said a delay is the only way to ensure that millions of Americans don't see their television screens go dark next month.
"The outgoing Bush administration grossly mismanaged the digital television transition and consumers are confused, households are not prepared, and the coupon program for converter boxes is broken," Rockefeller said in a statement after the House vote.
The National Association of Broadcasters, which threw its support behind Rockefeller's bill this week, declined to comment Wednesday.
Among the big broadcast networks, The Walt Disney Co.'s ABC said it supports a delay, while CBS Corp. said it is "open to any plan that makes the digital transition easier for our viewers." News Corp.'s Fox Network had no comment Wednesday, although it has previously said it "supports any efforts to ensure that the transition to digital television is a success."
The Obama administration had no immediate comment on the House vote and the next step remains unclear.
Gene Kimmelman, vice president for federal policy at the Consumers Union, which has been lobbying for a delay, said he hopes House Democrats will bring the bill up again for a regular floor vote, which would only require majority support to pass. Wednesday's vote took place under a special procedure that required two-thirds support for passage.
The Nielsen Co. estimates more than 6.5 million U.S. households that rely on analog television sets to pick up over-the-air broadcast signals still are not prepared for the transition. People who subscribe to cable or satellite TV or have a newer TV with a digital tuner will not be affected.
Yet Joe Barton of Texas, the top Republican on the House Commerce Committee, insisted a postponement is not necessary.
"We could do nothing worse than to delay this transition date," Barton said. "The bill is a solution looking for a problem that exists mostly in the mind of the Obama administration."
Barton led the push to scuttle the bill, which passed the Senate unanimously on Monday night after lawmakers in that chamber struck a bipartisan compromise. Senate Democrats won over Republican support by allowing broadcast stations to make the switch from analog to digital signals sooner than the June deadline if they choose and permitting public safety agencies to take over vacant spectrum promised to them as soon as it becomes available.
But those concessions did not placate most Republicans in the House. Only 22 Republicans voted for the bill, while 155 voted against it. Among House Democrats, 236 voted for the bill and just 13 voted against it.
Congress in 2005 required broadcasters to switch from analog to digital signals, which are more efficient, to free up valuable chunks of wireless spectrum to be used for commercial services and interoperable emergency-response networks.
The Obama administration called for the transition date to be postponed after the Commerce Department earlier this month hit a $1.34 billion funding limit for coupons to subsidize digital TV converter boxes for consumers. The coupon program allows consumers to request up to two $40 vouchers per household to help pay for the boxes, which translate digital signals back into analog ones for older TVs. The boxes generally cost between $40 and $80 each and can be purchased without a coupon.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the arm of the Commerce Department administering the program, is now sending out new coupons only as older, unredeemed ones reach a 90-day expiration date and free up more money. The NTIA had more than 3.2 million coupon requests on a waiting list as of Wednesday and those people will not receive their coupons before Feb. 17.
Barton, for one, is pushing legislation to fix the coupon program without delaying next month's transition.
Yet Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John D. Rockefeller, D-W.Va., author of the bill to postpone the switchover, said a delay is the only way to ensure that millions of Americans don't see their television screens go dark next month.
"The outgoing Bush administration grossly mismanaged the digital television transition and consumers are confused, households are not prepared, and the coupon program for converter boxes is broken," Rockefeller said in a statement after the House vote.
The National Association of Broadcasters, which threw its support behind Rockefeller's bill this week, declined to comment Wednesday.
Among the big broadcast networks, The Walt Disney Co.'s ABC said it supports a delay, while CBS Corp. said it is "open to any plan that makes the digital transition easier for our viewers." News Corp.'s Fox Network had no comment Wednesday, although it has previously said it "supports any efforts to ensure that the transition to digital television is a success."
Although some parents showed their satisfaction during last night's parent meeting at Upland Christian Schools, many showed otherwise.
""The meeting was like walking into a freezer. The warmth and unity that I expected was non-existent. What should have been simple answers from Karen Winter, the soon-to-be Superintendent, was just marketing and PR but no real answers. I heard her say "marketing and PR" at least 8 times and "I'm sorry" once. She would make a great CEO of bank but she showed no people skills last night," said a parent of a student enrolled at Upland Christian High School. "Surely, when you invite parents to a meeting to answer their questions and you stammer through the entire meeting with no answers to the important questions then you have to expect a good number of parents to walk out early, like many did," said Keri Taylor, parent of a daughter enrolled in Upland Christian High School. "I stayed until the very end to give Karen Winter every chance to turn that meeting around but in the end I walked out convinced that Western Christian is not a good fit for my family."
""I was offended by Western's request that parents not tape or photograph during the meeting, which reinforced the silence that we have had to endure. For the same reason I was also offended by efforts to limit the content of our questions and comments. They did pledge a nurturing environment, but for four months they continued to negotiate with people who came on campus and treated our staff and children with disrespect. That hardly predicts a nurturing environment," said another parent.
Many parents showed their support for
merger of Western Christian Schools and Upland Christian Schools
through e-mails and phone calls to Karen Winter, superintendent of
Western Christian Schools this morning.
However, parents in favor of the acquisition could not be found for comment.
Those who wish to give their side e-mail sandra.emerson@inlandnewspapers.com
The first meeting between Western Christian Schools and parents of students enrolled at Upland Christian Schools was held last night.
Many parents walked out early, seemingly dissatisfied, while others showed their support to Karen Winter, Superintendent of Western Christian Schools through phone calls and e-mails this morning.
Another meeting will be held at the Upland Christian Schools campus tonight at 7 p.m.
Some of the more confusing material will be addressed more specifically tonight, Winter said.
Many parents walked out early, seemingly dissatisfied, while others showed their support to Karen Winter, Superintendent of Western Christian Schools through phone calls and e-mails this morning.
"I know some people would like more specific information, so we worked hard to try to figure out how do to that," Winter said Wednesday. "A lot of it is because the legal situations only cleared up two weeks ago. It's a lot of information we're trying to get together and give honest responses to all of the information we can."
The injunction filed to halt the sale of Upland Christian Schools to Western Christian Schools was settled Jan. 15 allowing the sale to continue.
"I don't know what all the different
motives are, I just know there are two very different views within
the school right now and our goal is to try and bring those together
and probably, I think that's because we allowed so much time to go
by," winter said. "I wish we could have gone over there and wish
we could have insisted to go over there a couple of months ago, but
others thought the timing wasn't right because of the lawsuit."
Tuition rates, classroom size, the future of faculty, finances and even school uniforms were discussed during last night's meeting.
It became apparent that there was some confusion once questions started being repeated.
Even questions parents had about the ethical matters and dealings with the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene were discussed.
Tuition is expected to increase minimally, but will still be lower than a proposed increase the parents agreed to before the school year began, Winter said.
"We gave them several pieces, but not all of it because we have several things to review," Winter said. "There are several things to reviews such as tuition discounts. Western gives a greater discount than Upland and we're trying to figure out what to do with that."
Classroom size and how many faculty is necessary relies heavily on enrollment numbers, which won't be known for a couple of months.
"I think that's what makes Upland and Western so special, it's the teachers and we understand that," Winter said. "I've really never seen parents love teachers as much as they do at Western and Upland. I think we have a great group of parents at Western and Upland and I'm really hopeful about the teachers remaining and moving forward with that."
It was made clear that the money being used to purchase the school is a combination of money from Western Christian Schools and loans.
Any modifications or facility changes will be financed by Western Christian money.
A specific closing date for escrow is still unknown but is expected to happen soon.
Another meeting will be held at the Upland Christian Schools campus tonight at 7 p.m.
Some of the more confusing material will be addressed more specifically tonight, Winter said.
The need for public safety may not diminish just because the economy is unstable.
At least that is the thought of the students enrolled at Westwood College's criminal justice campus in Upland.
The school is holding a two-day career
event with many agencies including the United States Border Patrol,
National Guard, Riverside Country Sheriff Department and many other
organizations.
"It's good for students to look into
careers in criminal justice," said Kim Bell, new student career adviser at Westwood. "Sometimes you don't realize what's out
there."
Representatives from non-profit organizations Reach Out West End in Upland and community involved organization Project Sister Family Services in Pomona, were looking for volunteers.
"We try to get students to do more volunteer work to get more experience," Bell said. "I know some of the non-profits are having a hard time, they're at a complete stand still, but it's good to see what's out there so when the economy does get better companies can bring them on board."
Tanilo Ponce of Riverside has been
enrolled at the school since last year and is yet to find a job.
"I've been trying to find a job, but I haven't had much luck," Ponce said while waiting to speak with a Riverside Country Sheriff Department representative. "I looked at Department stores for loss prevention and security company places. They just don't call back."
Ponce was released from the United
States Army a few months ago and is trying to pursue a career in law
enforcement.
He believes the economy is truly having
an effect on his job search.
"I just saw on the news that a lot of places are laying off people - a lot of people," he said.
The event run until 2 p.m today and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again from 5 to 7 p.m.
Westwood college criminal justice campus is located at 1399 E. Foothill Blvd. Upland.
Read more in the business section of tomorrow's edition of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
There will be an Upland Planning Commission meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at Upland City Hall.
A conditional use permit for a drive-thru fast food restaurant in the Colonies Crossroads is expected to be discussed as well as a conditional use permit for a second story addition on a one-story office building.
Also on the agenda:
A conditional use permit for a drive-thru fast food restaurant in the Colonies Crossroads is expected to be discussed as well as a conditional use permit for a second story addition on a one-story office building.
Also on the agenda:
- A specific plan review amendment to remove the requirement for a pedestrian bridge that would traverse 19th street.
- Tentative parcel to subdivide planning area 19A of the Colonies at San Antonio specific plan
- Conditional use permit to modify previously approved site plan and uses
There are seven workshop
sessions beginning Friday Feb. 6 with a welcome reception and dinner and a
one-day retreat on Saturday Feb. 7.
The remaining sessions will be held at various locations in Upland, ending with a graduation on June 5th at the Chambers Installation Dinner.
The cost is $475 per person.
Registration deadline is January 30th.
The remaining sessions will be held at various locations in Upland, ending with a graduation on June 5th at the Chambers Installation Dinner.
The cost is $475 per person.
Registration deadline is January 30th.
An ordinance is being passed to allow the Upland Police Department to recover costs generated by second responses to large parties or gatherings at business locations.
A first reading of the ordinance was passed Jan. 26 by Mayor John Pomierski and the Upland City Council. A second reading will take place during the next meeting on Feb. 9.
"There is a cost to that and that is what this is all about - when people have these outrageous parties or when business don't have enough resources on site to maintain their crowds,"
Pomierski said Tuesday. "I think once some of these people get hit with the fee they're going to be a lot more cognizant and aware of what the potential is and so they're probably going to do a better job in policing their situation."
An ordinance allowing the police department to bill homeowners for multiple responses has been in place for many years, said Sgt. Cliff Mathews of the Upland Police Department.
"We receive a call about a loud party, we respond to the house and address the issue and warn the homeowner that a second response may result in them being billed for all the police response time required for the party," Mathews said. "That had been in place for many many years. We're now working to put that in place for businesses as well."
Read more in tomorrow's Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper.
A first reading of the ordinance was passed Jan. 26 by Mayor John Pomierski and the Upland City Council. A second reading will take place during the next meeting on Feb. 9.
"There is a cost to that and that is what this is all about - when people have these outrageous parties or when business don't have enough resources on site to maintain their crowds,"
Pomierski said Tuesday. "I think once some of these people get hit with the fee they're going to be a lot more cognizant and aware of what the potential is and so they're probably going to do a better job in policing their situation."
An ordinance allowing the police department to bill homeowners for multiple responses has been in place for many years, said Sgt. Cliff Mathews of the Upland Police Department.
"We receive a call about a loud party, we respond to the house and address the issue and warn the homeowner that a second response may result in them being billed for all the police response time required for the party," Mathews said. "That had been in place for many many years. We're now working to put that in place for businesses as well."
Read more in tomorrow's Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper.
There is an Upland Unified School District board meeting tonight at 7 p.m.
The meeting will be at Foothill Knolls Elementary located at 1245 Veteran's Court in Upland.
The meeting will be at Foothill Knolls Elementary located at 1245 Veteran's Court in Upland.
Author Linda Weaver Clarke will conduct a free two-hour writing
workshop that will help others turn their family history and
autobiography into a variety of stories.
The workshop will be Feb. 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Carnegie Cultural Center at 123 D St, Upland.
The workshop will be Feb. 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Carnegie Cultural Center at 123 D St, Upland.
Rhonda McCloud is having a book signing for her recently published book "Visiting With Sofia."
She will be at Welcome Wagg'n in Downtown Upland from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 7 and Molly's Souper in Downtown Upland from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday Feb. 15.
The author will also be at the new membership meeting for the Baldy View Dog Park on Saturday Feb. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Welcome Wagg'n is located at 164 N. Second Ave - the home of Upland Feed and Fuel.
Molly's Souper is located at 388 N. 1st Ave.
You can view the author's Web site here
She will be at Welcome Wagg'n in Downtown Upland from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 7 and Molly's Souper in Downtown Upland from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday Feb. 15.
The author will also be at the new membership meeting for the Baldy View Dog Park on Saturday Feb. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Welcome Wagg'n is located at 164 N. Second Ave - the home of Upland Feed and Fuel.
Molly's Souper is located at 388 N. 1st Ave.
You can view the author's Web site here
Rhonda McCloud is having a book signing for her recently published book "Visiting With Sofia."
She will be at Welcome Wagg'n in Downtown Upland from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 7 and Molly's Souper in Downtown Upland from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday Feb. 15.
Welcome Wagg'n is located at 164 N. Second Ave - the home of Upland Feed and Fuel.
Molly's Souper is located at 388 N. 1st Ave.
You can view the author's Web site here
She will be at Welcome Wagg'n in Downtown Upland from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 7 and Molly's Souper in Downtown Upland from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday Feb. 15.
Welcome Wagg'n is located at 164 N. Second Ave - the home of Upland Feed and Fuel.
Molly's Souper is located at 388 N. 1st Ave.
You can view the author's Web site here
There will be an Upland City Council meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at Upland City Hall.
If you cannot make the meeting it will be aired on channel 3.
If you cannot make the meeting it will be aired on channel 3.
The City of Upland, Helping Out Pets Everyday, The Grove Theatre, and PetSmart are joining forces to create a fun-filled and exciting way for pets and their owners to help orphaned pets in the community.
On February 7th, PetSmart, located at 1935 North Campus Ave. in Upland, will host dog auditions for the next "Star" to have their picture adorned on the promotional poster at the Grove Theatre for the running of the smash it musical "BARK".
The winner will also receive 4 tickets to a special presentation of "BARK" on Thursday, February 19th at the Grove Theatre and be presented with the promotional poster after the
show has concluded.
Comedian Fred Willard of the movie "Best In Show" will be presenting the winner of the dog audition contest during the benefit performance of "BARK."
Twenty second-place winners will have their dog's picture prominently displayed at The Grove Theatre throughout the running of "BARK".
There will be a wine reception 6 to 7 p.m. prior to the performance.
All entrants will receive a dog toy, a special gift, and a souvenir copy of the entry photo will be emailed to all entering this audition.
The entrance fee is $10 and you may enter online at http://www.helpingoutpetseveryday.com/
On February 7th, PetSmart, located at 1935 North Campus Ave. in Upland, will host dog auditions for the next "Star" to have their picture adorned on the promotional poster at the Grove Theatre for the running of the smash it musical "BARK".
The winner will also receive 4 tickets to a special presentation of "BARK" on Thursday, February 19th at the Grove Theatre and be presented with the promotional poster after the
show has concluded.
Comedian Fred Willard of the movie "Best In Show" will be presenting the winner of the dog audition contest during the benefit performance of "BARK."
Twenty second-place winners will have their dog's picture prominently displayed at The Grove Theatre throughout the running of "BARK".
There will be a wine reception 6 to 7 p.m. prior to the performance.
All entrants will receive a dog toy, a special gift, and a souvenir copy of the entry photo will be emailed to all entering this audition.
The entrance fee is $10 and you may enter online at http://www.helpingoutpetseveryday.com/
The Upland Woman's Club will host a Tea on Tuesday, January 27 at
1:00 pm at their Club House located at 590 N. Second Ave, Upland.
All ladies are welcome.
All ladies are welcome.
You do not have to be an Upland resident to attend. Join the club for an
afternoon of friendship and entertainment. No reservations
or cost required.
For more information call (909) 938-3839.
For more information call (909) 938-3839.
There will be an Upland Unified School District board meeting Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at Foothill Knolls Elementary school.
Agenda packets for the meeting can be retrieved from http://www.upland.k12.ca.us/board/board-agenda_minutes.shtml
Foothill Knolls Elementary School is located at 1245 Veteran's Court in Upland.
Agenda packets for the meeting can be retrieved from http://www.upland.k12.ca.us/board/board-agenda_minutes.shtml
Foothill Knolls Elementary School is located at 1245 Veteran's Court in Upland.
There will be an Upland City Council meeting on Monday January 26 at 7 p.m. at the Upland City Hall.
Upland City Manager Robb Quincey's latest week in review is up on the city Web site.
The review is for the week ending with Jan. 22.
It can be viewed here.
The review is for the week ending with Jan. 22.
It can be viewed here.
Doctors say there's still time to be vaccinated against annual virus
By Susan Abram
Staff Writer
A 55-year-old woman has developed Los Angeles County's first reported case of influenza this season, a sign that the illness could begin to hit its stride soon, county health experts said.
Experts caution that even with only one confirmed case so far, waves of suffering, of aches and pains and deep-chested coughs are possible in coming weeks.
"It is not unusual to confirm flu cases at this time of year," said Dr. Jonathan Fielding, director of the public health department for the county.
"For the last several years, influenza peaks in Los Angeles County have occurred after Jan. 1."
While this is the first confirmed, publicly reported case, there may have been others throughout the county because most hospitals are not required to report influenza to the health department.
Flu activity has been deemed sporadic in nearly three dozen states, including California, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
And local hospitals also so far have tracked little flu activity.
"It's been a light year for influenza," said Steven Ernst, MD, an emergency room doctor at San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland.
"It's hard to say - it could be because the vaccine has been especially effective this year. It's really unknown at this point why it's been so light."
Ernst said he has only seen two or three patients this winter with influenza.
"It's really difficult to say at this point. It could change rapidly," he said. "There aren't any indications that we'll be getting a big upswing."
But that means nothing to emergency room physicians, who in the past have seen influenza peak later than usual in the season.
Last year's flu season bore down on the county in late January, and the vaccine didn't fully protect against all strains.
This year's vaccine is a better match, but one of the strains remains resistant to the antiviral medication Tamiflu, reports the CDC.
Vaccines are "available now and (patients) can still get them," Ernst said. "It would still be beneficial to get the vaccine because flu season is far from over."
$5 flu vaccines are available at any of the San Bernardino County walk-in public health centers. For more information call 1-800-722-4794.
Staff writer Sandra Emerson contributed to this report.
Read more in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper.
By Susan Abram
Staff Writer
A 55-year-old woman has developed Los Angeles County's first reported case of influenza this season, a sign that the illness could begin to hit its stride soon, county health experts said.
Experts caution that even with only one confirmed case so far, waves of suffering, of aches and pains and deep-chested coughs are possible in coming weeks.
"It is not unusual to confirm flu cases at this time of year," said Dr. Jonathan Fielding, director of the public health department for the county.
"For the last several years, influenza peaks in Los Angeles County have occurred after Jan. 1."
While this is the first confirmed, publicly reported case, there may have been others throughout the county because most hospitals are not required to report influenza to the health department.
Flu activity has been deemed sporadic in nearly three dozen states, including California, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
And local hospitals also so far have tracked little flu activity.
"It's been a light year for influenza," said Steven Ernst, MD, an emergency room doctor at San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland.
"It's hard to say - it could be because the vaccine has been especially effective this year. It's really unknown at this point why it's been so light."
Ernst said he has only seen two or three patients this winter with influenza.
"It's really difficult to say at this point. It could change rapidly," he said. "There aren't any indications that we'll be getting a big upswing."
But that means nothing to emergency room physicians, who in the past have seen influenza peak later than usual in the season.
Last year's flu season bore down on the county in late January, and the vaccine didn't fully protect against all strains.
This year's vaccine is a better match, but one of the strains remains resistant to the antiviral medication Tamiflu, reports the CDC.
Vaccines are "available now and (patients) can still get them," Ernst said. "It would still be beneficial to get the vaccine because flu season is far from over."
$5 flu vaccines are available at any of the San Bernardino County walk-in public health centers. For more information call 1-800-722-4794.
Staff writer Sandra Emerson contributed to this report.
Read more in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper.
Keri Taylor, a parent of a sophomore at Upland Christian Schools, says she believes the plaintiffs did what they thought was best for the school.
"I support their decisions and appreciate the efforts made by everyone involved," Taylor said. "I have learned what real faith is through this experience and I now believe that everything happens for a reason. I truly wish Western Christian success in their new school. I have no heard on UCS (Upland Christian Schools) family express bitterness or anger and being able to say that speaks volumes about our entire school-family."
Taylor said she learned of the news the Friday before finals week, which was devastating to her and her daughter.
"I have worked very hard to keep my student in UCS. We lived in Moreno Valley several years ago when my daughter started at Upland Christian and I drove her back and forth everyday because that is how great this school is. We eventually moved to Upland not only because we love the area but mostly because when you attend UCS you become a family and we grew so close to the staff and other families that we wanted to be closer to the people and places we love," she said.
"My daughter's first thoughts tearfully expressed to me after we found out that we lost the arbitration were first, how she would never get to experience her Junior year Bible class with Mr. Robinson, which is described by everyone as "life-changing", and second, how much she will miss Mr. (Coach) Porterfield, also someone so special to this school that words can't even describe what an inspiration he is."
An injunction filed in November by a group of Upland First Church of the Nazarene board members to halt the sale of certain assets of Upland Christian Schools to Western Christian Schools has been decided in favor of Western Christian.
The injunction, which was filed in the West Valley Superior Court in Rancho Cucamonga, was dropped in agreement by all parties involved to be settled outside of court through a Christian arbitration.
Members of Upland First Church of the Nazarene of Upland, the Advisory Board of the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene, The Upland First Church of the Nazarene, and Western Christian Schools were all involved in the arbitration.
The Anaheim District is currently the owner of Upland Christian Schools and the Upland First Church of the Nazarene.
It was ruled by the panel on Jan. 15 that the advisory board has the authority to convey assets which once belonged to the Upland First Church and that Western Christian has the right to proceed with their acquisition of certain assets of Upland Christian Schools.
"The injunction was dropped and everyone agreed that that would be the final decision and that we would all live with that decision," said Karen Winter, superintendent of Western Christian Schools.
By definition an arbitration is the process by which the parties to a dispute submit their differences to the judgment of an impartial person or group appointed by mutual consent or statutory provision.
Cases were prepared and presented to the panel by all involved parties.
The closing of the acquisition is scheduled to happen soon, Winter said.
"We're just looking forward to working with the Upland Christian School families and the church for many years to come and we know they are passionate about their school as are the Western families," she said.
Meetings have been planned between Western Christian and the parents of Upland Christian Schools to discuss options for the transition.
"We want to really try to go and get unified together and this will be our first chance to try and do that," Winter said. "We stepped back and waited for all these legal things and now we want to go in and try and do some healing, but we realize that that's going to take time and we understand that."
sandra.emerson@inlandnewspapers.com
(909) 483-8555
The injunction, which was filed in the West Valley Superior Court in Rancho Cucamonga, was dropped in agreement by all parties involved to be settled outside of court through a Christian arbitration.
Members of Upland First Church of the Nazarene of Upland, the Advisory Board of the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene, The Upland First Church of the Nazarene, and Western Christian Schools were all involved in the arbitration.
The Anaheim District is currently the owner of Upland Christian Schools and the Upland First Church of the Nazarene.
It was ruled by the panel on Jan. 15 that the advisory board has the authority to convey assets which once belonged to the Upland First Church and that Western Christian has the right to proceed with their acquisition of certain assets of Upland Christian Schools.
"The injunction was dropped and everyone agreed that that would be the final decision and that we would all live with that decision," said Karen Winter, superintendent of Western Christian Schools.
By definition an arbitration is the process by which the parties to a dispute submit their differences to the judgment of an impartial person or group appointed by mutual consent or statutory provision.
"We didn't have anything to do with the panel," Winter said. "It was a specialized panel that knew how to judge the case and were very specialized with the Nazarene and church law. They were chosen and agreed on by all the parties."
Cases were prepared and presented to the panel by all involved parties.
The closing of the acquisition is scheduled to happen soon, Winter said.
"We're just looking forward to working with the Upland Christian School families and the church for many years to come and we know they are passionate about their school as are the Western families," she said.
Meetings have been planned between Western Christian and the parents of Upland Christian Schools to discuss options for the transition.
"We want to really try to go and get unified together and this will be our first chance to try and do that," Winter said. "We stepped back and waited for all these legal things and now we want to go in and try and do some healing, but we realize that that's going to take time and we understand that."
sandra.emerson@inlandnewspapers.com
(909) 483-8555
A news release:
Local Resident Competes At Buffalo Wild Wings National Strategy Competition In Las Vegas
Grand prize winner takes home $8,000
January 21, 2009 - Minneapolis, MN - Buffalo Wild Wings(r), Inc., the sports grill and bar known for its award-winning Buffalo, NY-style chicken wings spun in one of 14 signature sauces, hosted the finale of its exclusive QB1 Tournament of Champions at the South Strip
restaurant location in Las Vegas yesterday evening. A system wide football strategy competition that started in its restaurants across the country in September brought 20 lucky finalists to Las Vegas including Gregory Leung of Upland, California, to play for the chance
to win $8,000.
"Football season traditionally brings great crowds and excitement to our restaurants. We are pleased to also have the opportunity for guests to compete in the Buffalo Wild Wings exclusive football strategy trivia game continually proving why "You Have To Be Here(tm)". On behalf of our entire staff, we would like to extend special congratulations to Gregory," said Diana Osberg, Director of Marketing and Brand Integration at Buffalo Wild Wings.
The QB1 Tournament of Champions was created by trivia company, Buzztime and the QB1 Tournament is hosted exclusively at Buffalo Wild Wings. This football strategy game is played in conjunction with live games, where the player puts themselves in the quarterback's
cleats to predict the next play. The top three scoring individuals from each restaurant were entered for a random drawing to win a trip to the finals in Las Vegas. Buffalo Wild Wings also hosted seven regional competitions, where the winner of each won the trip to the
finals.
The grand prize winner was awarded $8,000 with the opportunity to use the money for tickets to next week's Big Game, if they so chose. In addition, second and third prize winners collected $1,000 and $500 spending cash respectively. The competition took place at the South Strip Buffalo Wild Wings located at 7430 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Suite 120 on Sunday, January 19th at 1pm PT.
About the Company
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., founded in 1982 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a growing owner, operator and franchiser of restaurants featuring a variety of boldly flavored,
made-to-order menu items, including Buffalo-style chicken wings spun in one of 14 signature sauces. Buffalo Wild Wings is an inviting neighborhood destination with widespread appeal and is the recipient of dozens of "Best Wings" and "Best Sports Bar" awards from across the country. There are currently 558 Buffalo Wild Wings locations across 38 states.
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A courtesy photo:
Local Resident Competes At Buffalo Wild Wings National Strategy Competition In Las Vegas
Grand prize winner takes home $8,000
January 21, 2009 - Minneapolis, MN - Buffalo Wild Wings(r), Inc., the sports grill and bar known for its award-winning Buffalo, NY-style chicken wings spun in one of 14 signature sauces, hosted the finale of its exclusive QB1 Tournament of Champions at the South Strip
restaurant location in Las Vegas yesterday evening. A system wide football strategy competition that started in its restaurants across the country in September brought 20 lucky finalists to Las Vegas including Gregory Leung of Upland, California, to play for the chance
to win $8,000.
"Football season traditionally brings great crowds and excitement to our restaurants. We are pleased to also have the opportunity for guests to compete in the Buffalo Wild Wings exclusive football strategy trivia game continually proving why "You Have To Be Here(tm)". On behalf of our entire staff, we would like to extend special congratulations to Gregory," said Diana Osberg, Director of Marketing and Brand Integration at Buffalo Wild Wings.
The QB1 Tournament of Champions was created by trivia company, Buzztime and the QB1 Tournament is hosted exclusively at Buffalo Wild Wings. This football strategy game is played in conjunction with live games, where the player puts themselves in the quarterback's
cleats to predict the next play. The top three scoring individuals from each restaurant were entered for a random drawing to win a trip to the finals in Las Vegas. Buffalo Wild Wings also hosted seven regional competitions, where the winner of each won the trip to the
finals.
The grand prize winner was awarded $8,000 with the opportunity to use the money for tickets to next week's Big Game, if they so chose. In addition, second and third prize winners collected $1,000 and $500 spending cash respectively. The competition took place at the South Strip Buffalo Wild Wings located at 7430 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Suite 120 on Sunday, January 19th at 1pm PT.
About the Company
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., founded in 1982 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a growing owner, operator and franchiser of restaurants featuring a variety of boldly flavored,
made-to-order menu items, including Buffalo-style chicken wings spun in one of 14 signature sauces. Buffalo Wild Wings is an inviting neighborhood destination with widespread appeal and is the recipient of dozens of "Best Wings" and "Best Sports Bar" awards from across the country. There are currently 558 Buffalo Wild Wings locations across 38 states.
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A courtesy photo:
The deadline to register for Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market's school fundraising program called "Shop for Schools" has been extended until Jan. 30.
For every $20 spent at a Fresh & Easy store, participating schools can receive a $1 cash donation to be used for anything the school needs most.
All eligible K-8 schools within a 3 mile radius of a Fresh & Easy store can participate. The eligible schools have been sent a registration form that must be filled out and submitted by Jan. 30.
The program will run from Feb. 1 through March 31.
There are two Upland Fresh & Easy locations:
829 W. Foothill Blvd.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 608-1027
176 S. Mountain Ave.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 981-9400
The website is: www.freshandeasy.com/shopforschools
For every $20 spent at a Fresh & Easy store, participating schools can receive a $1 cash donation to be used for anything the school needs most.
All eligible K-8 schools within a 3 mile radius of a Fresh & Easy store can participate. The eligible schools have been sent a registration form that must be filled out and submitted by Jan. 30.
The program will run from Feb. 1 through March 31.
There are two Upland Fresh & Easy locations:
829 W. Foothill Blvd.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 608-1027
176 S. Mountain Ave.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 981-9400
The website is: www.freshandeasy.com/
The Upland Chamber of Commerce is having an economic development forum Jan. 27 at 7:30 a.m. at the chamber office.
This open forum meets monthly with city and school representatives to discuss issues that affect the vitality of the Upland business community.
The forum's purpose is to create and support a positive business climate.
The Chamber offices are located at 215 N. Second Ave. Suite D in Downtown Upland. The meeting will be in Chamber Board suite C.
For more information call (909) 204-4465.
This open forum meets monthly with city and school representatives to discuss issues that affect the vitality of the Upland business community.
The forum's purpose is to create and support a positive business climate.
The Chamber offices are located at 215 N. Second Ave. Suite D in Downtown Upland. The meeting will be in Chamber Board suite C.
For more information call (909) 204-4465.
A news release:
STETSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 21,
2009
Upland, Calif., native helps Stetson University College of Law win prestigious Chester Bedell Memorial Mock Trial Competition
Gulfport, Fla. - Upland, Calif., native Christian Radley helped the Stetson University College of Law Trial Team win The Florida Bar Chester Bedell Memorial Mock Trial Competition on Jan. 15 in Miami, Fla. This is Stetson's third win in four years against all other competing Florida law schools. All 10 Florida law schools sent two teams each to the competition this year.
Stetson's team of Jamie Grant, Katelyn Knaak, Christian Radley and George Root defeated students from Barry University in the final round of the state-wide competition. Jamie Grant was selected as Best Advocate in the final round of the competition.
Stetson has consistently placed as a top law school for trial advocacy since the U.S. News & World Report started the rankings.
Editor's Note: To
download a high-resolution image of the winning team, please visit Stetson on
the Web at http://www.law.stetson.edu/
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Stetson University College of Law is Florida's first law school. It has educated lawyers for more than a century. The law school is located in the Gulfport/St. Petersburg area with a law center in downtown Tampa.
The Wine Tailor's Fifth Annual Valentine's Day Dinner, "Love Is In The Air" is coming up.
The dinner will be at La Villa Bella located at the southwest corner of San Antonio Avenue and Arrow Highway. This is the historic site of the original San Antonio Community Hospital building. Built in 1907 and recently renovated, the site offers a courtyard with a fireplace and an adjoining dining area.
Participating couples will arrive in a limousine and be welcomed with international cheeses and champagne. A bottle of wine from The Wine Tailor will be given to the couples and pictures will be taken.
Couples will then be served a five course meal catered by Saffron along with a bottle of wine. A violinist will serenade the couples during dinner and the limousine will safely take you back home.
There is only room for 25 couples and the event is sold out every year.
Package price without the limousine is $219 per couple.
Package price with the limousine is $309 per couple.
The Wine Tailor is a Rancho Cucamonga-based winery located at 8916 Foothill Blvd.
More information can be found here. To make reservations call (909) 481-5050.
Last year's event at the Guasti Villa in Ontario:
The dinner will be at La Villa Bella located at the southwest corner of San Antonio Avenue and Arrow Highway. This is the historic site of the original San Antonio Community Hospital building. Built in 1907 and recently renovated, the site offers a courtyard with a fireplace and an adjoining dining area.
Participating couples will arrive in a limousine and be welcomed with international cheeses and champagne. A bottle of wine from The Wine Tailor will be given to the couples and pictures will be taken.
Couples will then be served a five course meal catered by Saffron along with a bottle of wine. A violinist will serenade the couples during dinner and the limousine will safely take you back home.
There is only room for 25 couples and the event is sold out every year.
Package price without the limousine is $219 per couple.
Package price with the limousine is $309 per couple.
The Wine Tailor is a Rancho Cucamonga-based winery located at 8916 Foothill Blvd.
More information can be found here. To make reservations call (909) 481-5050.
Last year's event at the Guasti Villa in Ontario:
The Upland Public Library is offering test proctoring for real estate exams and other exams.
Cost is $15.
The library requests a minimum of one week's notice prior to notifying the test agency.
For more information call the Reference Department at (909) 931-4205.
Cost is $15.
The library requests a minimum of one week's notice prior to notifying the test agency.
For more information call the Reference Department at (909) 931-4205.
The Upland Public Library is distributing tax forms and publications voluntarily during tax season.
Free tax help is also available at the library.
For more information call the reference department at (909) 931-4205.
Income tax forms can be downloaded here for Federal Forms and here for California State Forms.
For information on how to file online go here.
Free tax help is also available at the library.
For more information call the reference department at (909) 931-4205.
Income tax forms can be downloaded here for Federal Forms and here for California State Forms.
For information on how to file online go here.
Wednesday January 21
Frosh boys soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Bonita
Junior Varsity girls soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Alta Loma
Varsity girls soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Alta Loma
Thursday January 22
Junior Varsity girls water polo @ 3:15 p.m. against Etiwanda
Varsity girls water polo @ 4:15 p.m. against Etiwanda
Frosh/Soph girls water polo @ 5:15 p.m. against Etiwanda
Friday January 23
Junior Varsity boys basketball @ 6:30 p.m. against Etiwanda
Junior Varsity boys soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Etiwanda
Varsity boys soccer @ 5:30 p.m. against Etiwanda
Junior Varsity girls basketball @ 3:30 p.m. against Etiwanda
Varsity girls basketball @ 5 p.m. against Etiwanda
Saturday January 24
Frosh boys soccer @ 10 a.m. against Ganesha
Frosh/Soph wrestling @ 9 a.m. - Battle of Glen Coe Tournament
Frosh boys soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Bonita
Junior Varsity girls soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Alta Loma
Varsity girls soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Alta Loma
Thursday January 22
Junior Varsity girls water polo @ 3:15 p.m. against Etiwanda
Varsity girls water polo @ 4:15 p.m. against Etiwanda
Frosh/Soph girls water polo @ 5:15 p.m. against Etiwanda
Friday January 23
Junior Varsity boys basketball @ 6:30 p.m. against Etiwanda
Junior Varsity boys soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Etiwanda
Varsity boys soccer @ 5:30 p.m. against Etiwanda
Junior Varsity girls basketball @ 3:30 p.m. against Etiwanda
Varsity girls basketball @ 5 p.m. against Etiwanda
Saturday January 24
Frosh boys soccer @ 10 a.m. against Ganesha
Frosh/Soph wrestling @ 9 a.m. - Battle of Glen Coe Tournament
Pepper Tree Elementary School's second annual science fair is this week.
The exhibits are viewable by the public Friday Jan. 23 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the school's multi-purpose room.
This year's theme is "Science Will Blow Your Mind." Over 150 projects are expected from kids in kindergarten to sixth grade.
Pepper Tree is located at 1045 W. 18th Street, Upland.
The exhibits are viewable by the public Friday Jan. 23 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the school's multi-purpose room.
This year's theme is "Science Will Blow Your Mind." Over 150 projects are expected from kids in kindergarten to sixth grade.
Pepper Tree is located at 1045 W. 18th Street, Upland.
Mike Eazell and his daughter are teaming up to participate in the city of Upland's "BiggestLoser Challenge."
The father-daughter team say they are ready to exercise and lose weight all in the name of health.
"I've been overweight pretty much since I was a kid," Sara Eazell said. "I always was the big kid around. Since I've gotten older I realize how unhealthy it is."
Being a softball player, Sara Eazell, 22 said she has become more fearful of weight-related health problems.
"It feels good knowing I'm active in the pursuit of health and trying to get to the point where I'm not doing something detrimental to my life," she said.
Mike Eazell said he, too, is looking forward to the competition.
"It sounds like fun. Sometimes it is nice to have a partner or somebody to feed off of as far as keeping each other motivated," he said. "I've gone on diets and had monetary bets before to see who could lose the weight and that works for me. Where as if you just go on a diet when you're the only one on it it makes it tough."
Upland's "Biggest Loser Challenge" is based on the television show, with some differences. Teams of two can sign up and join in on the many exercise classes being offered through the program.
Teams will be able to participate in kickboxing, yoga and other classes that will help get them in shape in time for the final weigh-in.
Both Eazell's agreed to be tracked during the competition, which begins Feb. 2. Winners will be announced during the Lemon Festival in Downtown Upland in April.
sandra.emerson@inlandnewspapers.com
Wednesday February 18 at 7 p.m. is Foothill Family Shelter Night at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.
Tickets to the evening's Ontario Reign hockey game are $17. Half of the ticket price will go directly to Foothill Family Shelter, an Upland-based non-profit. Plus the Ontario Reign will donate one ticket to a Shelter resident for every ticket sold.
Attendees will also have a chance to win a one-of-a-kind 14kt gold and diamond pendant from Grand Jewelers located in the Ontario Mills Mall, during the chuck and puck contest.
To purchase tickets or request more information call Jeanette at (909) 920-0251 or send an e-mail to jeanette@foothillfamilyshelter.org
For tickets and more information please contact Jeanette (909) 920-0251 jeanette@foothillfamilyshelter.org
Foothill Family Shelter
Foothill Family Shelter is a nonprofit organization founded in 1984 which houses homeless families with children for a period of up to 120 days, free of rent and utility charges. The Shelter provides one-year transitional housing as well as permanent housing
The Ontario Reign
The Ontario Reign is a Professional Hockey Team which plays in the ECHL, consisting of 25 teams and considered the premier AA hockey league in North America. An affiliate of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, Ontario Reign develops Kings prospects and grooms them to one day play in a Kings uniform.
Tickets to the evening's Ontario Reign hockey game are $17. Half of the ticket price will go directly to Foothill Family Shelter, an Upland-based non-profit. Plus the Ontario Reign will donate one ticket to a Shelter resident for every ticket sold.
Attendees will also have a chance to win a one-of-a-kind 14kt gold and diamond pendant from Grand Jewelers located in the Ontario Mills Mall, during the chuck and puck contest.
To purchase tickets or request more information call Jeanette at (909) 920-0251 or send an e-mail to jeanette@foothillfamilyshelter.org
For tickets and more information please contact Jeanette (909) 920-0251 jeanette@foothillfamilyshelter.org
Foothill Family Shelter
Foothill Family Shelter is a nonprofit organization founded in 1984 which houses homeless families with children for a period of up to 120 days, free of rent and utility charges. The Shelter provides one-year transitional housing as well as permanent housing
The Ontario Reign
The Ontario Reign is a Professional Hockey Team which plays in the ECHL, consisting of 25 teams and considered the premier AA hockey league in North America. An affiliate of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, Ontario Reign develops Kings prospects and grooms them to one day play in a Kings uniform.
- Congressman David Dreier, R-San Dimas
"I am humbled to be here today to witness this historic event, and I look forward to working with President Obama and his administration to bring about the platform of change our nation strives for as we head into the twenty-first century."
- Congressman Joe Baca, D-Rialto"Today we welcome the 44th President of the United States of American Barack Obama. In all my years in Washington, D.C., I have never seen a sight like I saw today: an ocean of people excited and united in patriotism for our new President.
President Obama's speech was serious and reflected many areas of common ground for Republicans such as the emphasis on personal responsibility.
I look forward to working with the new Administration in the best interests of the constituents of the 44th District of California and the American people. However, I offer a word of caution to the new Administration, Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Reid. I hope they do not exploit this popular and historic moment to push through an expensive spending package without proper and deliberative review by the legislative branch. We work for the people and the people need to understand what we are doing with their money."
- Congressman Ken Calvert, R-Riverside
"The sheer numbers of people that traveled to Washington, D.C. and the excitement they were exuding were inspiring.
As our new President moves forward it will be important for him to listen to advise from those he trusts and take time for himself to contemplate the major decisions he will soon have to make. It is my hope he will ultimately govern from the center as he has indicated, so not to alienate some.
I congratulate and welcome the 44th President of the United States, President Barrack H. Obama"
-Congressman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, R-Santa Clarita
"Re-experience the Grove" Thursday Jan. 29 at 6 p.m.
Light hors d'oeuvres will be followed at 6:45 p.m. with a solo singing performance by Sherry Kinison, owner of the Grover Theatre, accompanied by Mary Eckler, who will also perform some of her original work.
For over 18 years the Grove Theatre ahs been very supportive of the Upland community through theatrical productions, children's drama classes, rent-free usages of the theatre and countless partices and functions.
There is no charge for admission to the event.
RSVP is appreciated. To attend call the theatre box office at (909) 920-4343 or Charlotte at (909) 466-6502.
Light hors d'oeuvres will be followed at 6:45 p.m. with a solo singing performance by Sherry Kinison, owner of the Grover Theatre, accompanied by Mary Eckler, who will also perform some of her original work.
For over 18 years the Grove Theatre ahs been very supportive of the Upland community through theatrical productions, children's drama classes, rent-free usages of the theatre and countless partices and functions.
There is no charge for admission to the event.
RSVP is appreciated. To attend call the theatre box office at (909) 920-4343 or Charlotte at (909) 466-6502.
The portion of 15th Street between Euclid and San Antonio Avenues is finally looking like a street again.
The newly paved road has it's stripe back, so travelers no longer have to follow the imaginary traffic line.
Highland-based Palm Canyon Contractors began working on the street the first week of December and are nearing completion.
The street was torn up and repaved while the students at Magnolia Elementary School - which is located on the street - were on winter break.
The newly paved road has it's stripe back, so travelers no longer have to follow the imaginary traffic line.
Highland-based Palm Canyon Contractors began working on the street the first week of December and are nearing completion.
The street was torn up and repaved while the students at Magnolia Elementary School - which is located on the street - were on winter break.
Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Gloria Morrow will be speaking about
the effects of depression and other barriers to success and how to
overcome them.
The workshop will be Jan. 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the library multi-purpose room.
The Upland Public Library is located at 450 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.
The workshop will be Jan. 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the library multi-purpose room.
The Upland Public Library is located at 450 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.
Helping Out Pets Everyday is having a fundraiser at the Outback Steakhouse in Upland on February 9 from 4 to 9 p.m.
Tickets are $20 and will include a meal. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to Helping Out Pets Everyday by Outback.
For information and/or tickets to the fundraiser can call 800-811-4285.
Tickets for the event will also be available during the non-profit's adoption Saturday's between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the PetSmart located at 1935 N. Campus Ave. in the Colonies Crossroads shopping center, Upland.
Only 150 tickets are available.
Tickets are only honored at the Outback Steakhouse located at 530 N. Mountain Ave. on the evening of the event between 4 and 9 p.m. and no tickets will be sold the day of the event.
Meal includes: choice of soup or salad, 7 oz. sirloin or chicken on the barbi with a choice of one side or Walhalla pasta. Beverage and gratuity not included. Kid's meals can be purchased the day of the event for $5.
Tickets are $20 and will include a meal. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to Helping Out Pets Everyday by Outback.
For information and/or tickets to the fundraiser can call 800-811-4285.
Tickets for the event will also be available during the non-profit's adoption Saturday's between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the PetSmart located at 1935 N. Campus Ave. in the Colonies Crossroads shopping center, Upland.
Only 150 tickets are available.
Tickets are only honored at the Outback Steakhouse located at 530 N. Mountain Ave. on the evening of the event between 4 and 9 p.m. and no tickets will be sold the day of the event.
Meal includes: choice of soup or salad, 7 oz. sirloin or chicken on the barbi with a choice of one side or Walhalla pasta. Beverage and gratuity not included. Kid's meals can be purchased the day of the event for $5.
Upland Sister City Association & Main Street Upland present the 2nd
Annual Australia Day Celebration Jan. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Downtown Upland.
The city marks this occasion because Upland and its Sister City in Mildura, Australia, share a unique relationship. The two cities were founded by George and William Chaffey.
The event begins at 11:00 am with the raising of the Australian Flag at the Gazebo. The celebration will continue with a short ceremony. Following, there will be games, coloring contests and exhibits, as well as drawings for raffle prizes and entertainment.
If you would like to participate or to obtain more information, please contact Sharon Christensen of the Upland Sister City Association at (909) 920-0822 or David Jackson with Main Street Upland at (909) 949-4499.
The city marks this occasion because Upland and its Sister City in Mildura, Australia, share a unique relationship. The two cities were founded by George and William Chaffey.
The event begins at 11:00 am with the raising of the Australian Flag at the Gazebo. The celebration will continue with a short ceremony. Following, there will be games, coloring contests and exhibits, as well as drawings for raffle prizes and entertainment.
If you would like to participate or to obtain more information, please contact Sharon Christensen of the Upland Sister City Association at (909) 920-0822 or David Jackson with Main Street Upland at (909) 949-4499.
The Upland Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its new location with an open house on Jan. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The open house will be held at the new location at 215 N. Second Ave. Suite D in Downtown Upland.
For more information call (909) 204-4465.
The open house will be held at the new location at 215 N. Second Ave. Suite D in Downtown Upland.
For more information call (909) 204-4465.
The following is a letter that was sent to parents of students enrolled in Upland Christian Schools today. The parents of students enrolled at Western Christian Schools received a similar letter.
"Dear UCS Parents,
On January 15, 2009, a panel selected in a binding Christian arbitration process approved by certain concerned members of the First Church of the Nazarene of Upland, California, the Advisory Board of the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene, The First Church of the Nazarene of Upland, California, and Western Christian Schools issued a decision concerning the pending sale of assets owned by First Church and the District to Western Christian Schools. The decision was made after all parties had submitted written briefs and had made presentations to the panel concerning the issues.
The relevant portion of the official decision is as follows:
'Does the Advisory Board have authority to convey assets which once belonged to the Local Church? We find that they do.'
I will continue on as Interim Superintendent and Upland Christian Schools will continue on as Upland Christian Schools for the balance of this year. UCHS seniors will graduate from Upland Christian High School.
Mrs. Karen Winter, Superintendent of Western Christian Schools, looks forward to meeting with Upland Christian School parents in the church sanctuary on Tuesday, January 27, and Wednesday, January 28, to talk with you about student registration for next fall and the overall program of Western Christian Schools Upland campus. The time set for both meetings is 7:00 p.m. I know you will be impressed with what Western has to offer, and I know you will be impressed with Karen Winter.
Blessings,
Paul A. Kienel
Interim Superintendent
"....that in all things He (Christ) may have preeminence."
The following is a special message from Karen Winter:
Dear Upland Christian Families:
Greetings from Western Christian Schools. We look forward to meeting your amazing and talented students, dedicated godly faculty, and committed parents. Our families, students and faculty have continued to uphold you in prayer over these last several months and we know that our joint faith in Christ will bind us together and strengthen our relationship and unity between our schools.
We look forward to our partnership together in the future that will help ensure that our children continue to have the very best Christian education.
Partnering in Christ,
Karen Winter
Superintendent
Western Christian Schools"
With the state of California in a
budget crisis, any available grants have become the light at the end
of the tunnel for local law enforcement agencies.
The Upland Police Department was recently approved to receive a $120,000 state police grant to purchase much needed equipment for the various divisions of the department.
"Grants are very helpful and appreciated by the police departments because we would not be able to otherwise purchase the equipment during these tough budgetary times," said Capt. Jeff Mendenhall of the Upland Police Department.
On the list of items are tasers with connected cameras that will capture video of any time a police officer uses his or her taser.
"It gives us a counting of exactly the circumstances surrounding an officer pull his taser and deploying his taser and all of that is on video," Mendenhall said.
Other equipment include a throw phone for the department's crisis negotiation team, flashlights for detectives, ballistic vest covers for detective bureaus, handguns for the swat teams and red man suits for hand to hand combat training.
"There are things out there that we
would like to be able to purchase, but don't have funding," Mendenhall said. "We're
always looking for grants to get and depending on the dollar amount
of the grant then we'll always be able to find equipment we would
like to purchase."
The grant was discussed during the public hearing during the Upland City Council meeting on Jan. 12. and was approved by the council.
"We have one of the top police
department services and we want to make sure they have every
technology and the best equipment," Upland City Manager Robb Quincey said.
Bailey Reeter, 13, of Upland, will be traveling to Washington, DC for the Presidential Inauguration."I think it's really cool to be going and be able to see all that is going on during this week," Bailey said. "It doesn't matter if you like or even agree with your President, my President always deserves my respect."
Bailey was invited to be a student ambassador by People to People International. Bailey has traveled with People to People since she was 10 years old. She has been to England, Scotland, Canada, and Japan.
She will be in Washington, DC for 7 days, witnessing the Inaugural speech, parade, exploring the monuments and will be attending an Inaugural Ball.
This summer, Bailey will be traveling to France, Italy, and Greece.
Fred Rugg and Kevin Holme are using the sun to energize their business.
The two Upland residents are the owners of RCC Solar, an Upland-based company that has been installing solar panels on roofs across Southern California since 2007.
"We both got sucked into this for the one and only reason that this is the coolest thing we've ever seen,"
Holme said. "We've got the sun and it can make electricity. I mean how cool is this, you make a purchase and get free electricity."
Rugg had started his company, Rugg Construction Company six years ago and was installing about 3 panels a year. Holme joined the business two years ago and RCC Solar was formed.
Now they are installing two a week with a goal of 10 to 12 a month.
"Two years ago we got serious about this and started doing trade shows," Rugg said. "90 percent of the people came up to our booth with this deer in the head lights look. Two years later, pretty quickly, 90 percent of the people are bringing their electric bills to us."
RCC Solar is located at 90 E. Stowell St. in Downtown Upland.
For more information on the company call (909) 981-7736 or visit http://www.rccsolar.com/index.htm
Read more in the business section of this weekend's Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper.
From a news release from RCC Solar:
January 13, 2009 - RCC Solar announced today that they are the proud recipient of the prestigious Sunpower™ Intelegant Award, a semiannual honor given to one solar installation company on the basis of aesthetic design, quality, and performance. Dealers from around the country submitted applications with their premiere solar installation projects, in consideration for this distinguished award. RCC Solar's winning entry featured the residential installation of a 5-kilowatt SunPower™ system in Rancho Cucamonga. RCC Solar has become one of the top installers of SunPower™ products in Southern California in under two years as an authorized dealer, a rise capped by their recent promotion to Premier Dealer by SunPower™.
Photo of the winning installation
The Upland Chamber of Commerce is having a Find U Promotion at Red Hill Plaza Shopping Center Jan. 31 from 2 to 6 p.m.
The merchants at the shopping center have put together prizes totaling over $3,000. Drawings will begin at 3:30 p.m. and run until 6 p.m.
The winner must be present to win.
Entry forms are available at http://www.discoverupland.com/FindU/ and can be dropped off at any or all of the merchants in the Red Hill Plaza shopping center, which is located at 1386 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland (at the corner of Grove Ave. and Foothill Blvd.)
Food will be provided by Buckboard BBQ Grill.
Activities include:
The merchants at the shopping center have put together prizes totaling over $3,000. Drawings will begin at 3:30 p.m. and run until 6 p.m.
The winner must be present to win.
Entry forms are available at http://www.discoverupland.com/FindU/ and can be dropped off at any or all of the merchants in the Red Hill Plaza shopping center, which is located at 1386 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland (at the corner of Grove Ave. and Foothill Blvd.)
Food will be provided by Buckboard BBQ Grill.
Activities include:
- KTIE 590 Radio live broadcast
- Allan Borgen Show - Let's Dine Out from 3 to 6 p.m.
- Ice Cream samples from Bert & Rocky's Cream Co.
- Free jumper for the kids
- Free digital ID from children - courtesy of KTIE 590
The Upland Public Library and Upland City Hall will be closed on Monday Jan. 19 due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
Attend the Jan. 25 Ontario Reign Hockey game and enter a silent auction to support the San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland.
Teams will play in special "affiliate jerseys" that will be auctioned off after the game.
All proceeds will benefit the hospital.
San Antonio Community Hospital is one of the founding partners and healthcare provider for the arena.
Ontario Reign vs. Bakersfield Condors
at Citizens Business Bank Arena
Sunday January 25, 2009 at 5 p.m.
For tickets call (909) 941-PUCK or visit http://www.ontarioreign.com/
Teams will play in special "affiliate jerseys" that will be auctioned off after the game.
All proceeds will benefit the hospital.
San Antonio Community Hospital is one of the founding partners and healthcare provider for the arena.
Ontario Reign vs. Bakersfield Condors
at Citizens Business Bank Arena
Sunday January 25, 2009 at 5 p.m.
For tickets call (909) 941-PUCK or visit http://www.ontarioreign.com/
Winners of the 2008 AYSO ( American Youth Soccer Association ) awards recognized Upland residents who volunteered for Upland's AYSO soccer program.
AYSO is a nationwide non-profit organization that provides youth soccer programs within communities.
From left to right: Wesley Baker received the Drew Richards Youth Volunteer Award . Angie Ngiam received the Golden Whistle Referee Award. Jason Van Noy was honored with the Tim Castleberry Coaching Award. Cindy Wiederkehr was awarded the Paul Benbow Volunteer Award. Also pictured is AYSO Region 32- Upland's Regional Commissioner Jackie Lewis.
AYSO is a nationwide non-profit organization that provides youth soccer programs within communities.
From left to right: Wesley Baker received the Drew Richards Youth Volunteer Award . Angie Ngiam received the Golden Whistle Referee Award. Jason Van Noy was honored with the Tim Castleberry Coaching Award. Cindy Wiederkehr was awarded the Paul Benbow Volunteer Award. Also pictured is AYSO Region 32- Upland's Regional Commissioner Jackie Lewis.
Westwood College in Upland is having a two-day career event Jan. 28 and Jan. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. each day.
The event will take place at the Westwood College Criminal Justice location at 1399 E. Foothill Blvd. in Upland. There is no cost to enter and is open to the public.
There will be 12 agencies scheduled each day and two agencies scheduled each evening.
Some of the agencies planning to attend include: The Los Angeles Police Department, Border Patrol, House of Ruth, California Highway Patrol, County of San Bernardino: Office of the District Attorney Office, Pinkerton Government Services, Securitas, Think Together, Riverside County Sherrif's Department, Project Sister Family Services, San Bernardino Country Probation Department, Los Angeles County Probation Department and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
For more information call (909) 931-7599 ext. 61333
The event will take place at the Westwood College Criminal Justice location at 1399 E. Foothill Blvd. in Upland. There is no cost to enter and is open to the public.
There will be 12 agencies scheduled each day and two agencies scheduled each evening.
Some of the agencies planning to attend include: The Los Angeles Police Department, Border Patrol, House of Ruth, California Highway Patrol, County of San Bernardino: Office of the District Attorney Office, Pinkerton Government Services, Securitas, Think Together, Riverside County Sherrif's Department, Project Sister Family Services, San Bernardino Country Probation Department, Los Angeles County Probation Department and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
For more information call (909) 931-7599 ext. 61333
The Upland Chamber of Commerce is having its monthly membership luncheon Jan. 22 at the Double Tree Hotel in Claremont.
The luncheon is sponsored by Inland Productivity Solutions, Inc.
Check in is 11 a.m. and lunch and the program begins at 11:30 a.m.
It is $25 per member with a reservation by Jan. 19 and $35 per prospective member with reservation by Jan. 19. Cost is $35 after Jan. 19 or at the door.
The guest speaker is Anthony Jacobs, a United States Postal Service postal inspector. The topic is I.D. theft and mail security.
The Double Tree Hotel is located at 555 W. Foothill Blvd. in Claremont.
Guests are asked to RSVP by January 19 and should call (909) 204-4465.
The luncheon is sponsored by Inland Productivity Solutions, Inc.
Check in is 11 a.m. and lunch and the program begins at 11:30 a.m.
It is $25 per member with a reservation by Jan. 19 and $35 per prospective member with reservation by Jan. 19. Cost is $35 after Jan. 19 or at the door.
The guest speaker is Anthony Jacobs, a United States Postal Service postal inspector. The topic is I.D. theft and mail security.
The Double Tree Hotel is located at 555 W. Foothill Blvd. in Claremont.
Guests are asked to RSVP by January 19 and should call (909) 204-4465.
Say Goodnight Gracie will be coming to the Grove Theatre in Downtown Upland beginning January 24.
The show will run one weekend with shows Saturday Jan. 24 at 7:29 p.m. and Sunday Jan. 25 at 2 p.m.
Say Goodnight Gracie is a Broadway play based on the life of comedians George Burns and Gracie Allen.
From a news release:
In Say Goodnight Gracie, we discover George in limbo between this world and the next, unable to join his beloved wife and partner Gracie Allen until he gives the Command Performance of his lifetime for God. He looks back upon his impoverished, plucky youth on the lower East Side of New York... his disastrous but tenacious career in Vaudeville ... the momentous day when he meet a fabulously talented young Irish girl named Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen ... their instant chemistry, with his flawless timing a perfect mate to her dizzy delivery ... his wooing of her, their marriage and their rise to the pinnacles of Vaudeville, Movies, Radio and Television. Gracie's demise forced George to start from square one in life and in his career, eventually achieving an equal level of success as a solo story teller and as an Academy Award-winning actor, portraying everything from a Sunshine Boy to, Oh, God!.
For tickets call the Grove Theatre box office at 909-920-4343 or visit the box office located at 276 E. Ninth Street in Downtown Upland.
The show will run one weekend with shows Saturday Jan. 24 at 7:29 p.m. and Sunday Jan. 25 at 2 p.m.
Say Goodnight Gracie is a Broadway play based on the life of comedians George Burns and Gracie Allen.
From a news release:
In Say Goodnight Gracie, we discover George in limbo between this world and the next, unable to join his beloved wife and partner Gracie Allen until he gives the Command Performance of his lifetime for God. He looks back upon his impoverished, plucky youth on the lower East Side of New York... his disastrous but tenacious career in Vaudeville ... the momentous day when he meet a fabulously talented young Irish girl named Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen ... their instant chemistry, with his flawless timing a perfect mate to her dizzy delivery ... his wooing of her, their marriage and their rise to the pinnacles of Vaudeville, Movies, Radio and Television. Gracie's demise forced George to start from square one in life and in his career, eventually achieving an equal level of success as a solo story teller and as an Academy Award-winning actor, portraying everything from a Sunshine Boy to, Oh, God!.
For tickets call the Grove Theatre box office at 909-920-4343 or visit the box office located at 276 E. Ninth Street in Downtown Upland.
A recap of the Jan. 13 Upland Unified School District board meeting:
1.2 Flag Salute
The flag salute was held by Upland Elementary school sixth-graders, Marrissa Wollenzier and David Diaz.
The students are part of "The Cubs" - a group of students that give the morning announcements and sell Popsicles on campus on Wednesdays.
1.6 Delegations
Three residents approached the board with concerns over not having an elected school board official present during West End Selpa meetings.
West End Selpa works with parents, students, school districts and community agencies to provide support for the education of all students with disabilities.
2.0 Administrative Reports
2.1 Budget Update
Superintendent Gary Rutherford gave a presentation on the district's budget situation.
He discussed how the state budget is effecting the budgetary decisions being made within the district. He showed lists of possible reductions that could be made.
Comments, suggestions and questions can be sent to budget@upland.k12.ca.us
3.0 Consent Calendar
All items listed on the consent calendar were approved.
5.0 Curriculum and Instruction
5.1
Amy Monte, director of curriculum and instruction presented the Single Plan for Student Achievement for Baldy View, Cabrillo, Citrus, Foothill Knolls, Magnolia, Pepper Tree, Sierra Vista, Sycamore, Upland and Valencia Elementary Schools, Pioneer and Upland Junior High Schools, Hillside and Upland High Schools.
The item was approved by the board.
6.0 Business and Finance
Assistant Superintendent Steve Cary discussed the audit report for Options for Youth (6.1), the UUSD Community facilities district No. 2001-1 annual report (6.2) and the UUSD financing corporation annual meeting (6.3).
7.0 School Plants and Property
Assistant Superintendent Steve Cary gave notice of completion of the new entry way and parking lot at the Upland High School campus.
The purchase of laptops and smart boards for 21st Century classrooms was discussed. The money used for the classrooms comes from Measure K, which was passed by Upland voters in 2008. Approximately $9,060 was saved on laptops and another $84,000 saved on smart boards.
The next school board meeting will be 7 p.m. Tuesday January 27 at Foothill Knolls Elementary School located at 1245 Veterans Court, Upland.
1.2 Flag Salute
The flag salute was held by Upland Elementary school sixth-graders, Marrissa Wollenzier and David Diaz.
The students are part of "The Cubs" - a group of students that give the morning announcements and sell Popsicles on campus on Wednesdays.
1.6 Delegations
Three residents approached the board with concerns over not having an elected school board official present during West End Selpa meetings.
West End Selpa works with parents, students, school districts and community agencies to provide support for the education of all students with disabilities.
2.0 Administrative Reports
2.1 Budget Update
Superintendent Gary Rutherford gave a presentation on the district's budget situation.
He discussed how the state budget is effecting the budgetary decisions being made within the district. He showed lists of possible reductions that could be made.
Comments, suggestions and questions can be sent to budget@upland.k12.ca.us
3.0 Consent Calendar
All items listed on the consent calendar were approved.
5.0 Curriculum and Instruction
5.1
Amy Monte, director of curriculum and instruction presented the Single Plan for Student Achievement for Baldy View, Cabrillo, Citrus, Foothill Knolls, Magnolia, Pepper Tree, Sierra Vista, Sycamore, Upland and Valencia Elementary Schools, Pioneer and Upland Junior High Schools, Hillside and Upland High Schools.
The item was approved by the board.
6.0 Business and Finance
Assistant Superintendent Steve Cary discussed the audit report for Options for Youth (6.1), the UUSD Community facilities district No. 2001-1 annual report (6.2) and the UUSD financing corporation annual meeting (6.3).
7.0 School Plants and Property
Assistant Superintendent Steve Cary gave notice of completion of the new entry way and parking lot at the Upland High School campus.
The purchase of laptops and smart boards for 21st Century classrooms was discussed. The money used for the classrooms comes from Measure K, which was passed by Upland voters in 2008. Approximately $9,060 was saved on laptops and another $84,000 saved on smart boards.
The next school board meeting will be 7 p.m. Tuesday January 27 at Foothill Knolls Elementary School located at 1245 Veterans Court, Upland.
The day Laborers waiting to be picked up for various odd jobs outside of The Home Depot on Mountain Ave. may not be able to do so for much longer.
The small group of day laborers have drawn the attention of activist groups, local residents and now the Upland Mayor and City Council.
Raymond Herrera, an activist with the Minuteman Project based in Laguna Hills, along with fellow activist and Upland resident Robin Hvidston, approached the city council during the Jan. 12 city council meeting about the issue.
"They don't have employment with workman's comp, they get injured and end up at San Antonio Community Hospital with work related injuries," Herrera said.
"When you see day labor sites come you start to see more arriving. Then all of a sudden your city is taken over by illegal aliens - Mexican Nationalists from Mexico and they demand welfare, demand free education and demand a good paying job and all the time being very vile and contentious to the American people over all."
Herrera said many of the day laborers have used vulgar language and gestures toward him.
There is also a concern over trash and alcoholic beverage bottles that are left behind at these type of sites.
The intersection of Grove Avenue and Arrow on the border of Upland and Rancho Cucamonga has been a popular place for day laborers over the last few years.
"I have taken photos there (Grove Ave.) and have a document of photos of liter, just endless bottles of empty liquor, beer, hard liquor," Hvidston said. "I even once found bottles stashed in the bushes filled with rocks. It looked like someone put them there to use as a future weapon. There's food, trash, containers - just voluminous trash and litter from the daily standing on the sidewalk."
It's the possibility of having a second site within Upland city limits that Hvidston is very worried about.
"We've got new homes in our city that don't seem to be selling," she said. "If we're a town with two day labor sites, the home buyer can go down the road and buy a comparable house in a town that doesn't have day labor sites."
Mayor John Pomierski said he and the Upland City Council will discuss the issue and residents may seen an item on a city council meeting agenda in the future.
"We're very well aware of what's going on over there (Grove Ave. and Arrow) and when the situation arises we do what we have to do," Pomierski said. "But in the middle of our city at a Home Depot? I'm not satisfied that that's going to take place there."
The small group of day laborers have drawn the attention of activist groups, local residents and now the Upland Mayor and City Council.
Raymond Herrera, an activist with the Minuteman Project based in Laguna Hills, along with fellow activist and Upland resident Robin Hvidston, approached the city council during the Jan. 12 city council meeting about the issue.
"They don't have employment with workman's comp, they get injured and end up at San Antonio Community Hospital with work related injuries," Herrera said.
"When you see day labor sites come you start to see more arriving. Then all of a sudden your city is taken over by illegal aliens - Mexican Nationalists from Mexico and they demand welfare, demand free education and demand a good paying job and all the time being very vile and contentious to the American people over all."
Herrera said many of the day laborers have used vulgar language and gestures toward him.
There is also a concern over trash and alcoholic beverage bottles that are left behind at these type of sites.
The intersection of Grove Avenue and Arrow on the border of Upland and Rancho Cucamonga has been a popular place for day laborers over the last few years.
"I have taken photos there (Grove Ave.) and have a document of photos of liter, just endless bottles of empty liquor, beer, hard liquor," Hvidston said. "I even once found bottles stashed in the bushes filled with rocks. It looked like someone put them there to use as a future weapon. There's food, trash, containers - just voluminous trash and litter from the daily standing on the sidewalk."
It's the possibility of having a second site within Upland city limits that Hvidston is very worried about.
"We've got new homes in our city that don't seem to be selling," she said. "If we're a town with two day labor sites, the home buyer can go down the road and buy a comparable house in a town that doesn't have day labor sites."
Mayor John Pomierski said he and the Upland City Council will discuss the issue and residents may seen an item on a city council meeting agenda in the future.
"We're very well aware of what's going on over there (Grove Ave. and Arrow) and when the situation arises we do what we have to do," Pomierski said. "But in the middle of our city at a Home Depot? I'm not satisfied that that's going to take place there."
The Upland Chamber of Commerce is having a business mixer Wednesday Jan. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Scheu Family YMCA of Upland.
The YMCA is located at 1150 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland.
There will be refreshments, a 50/50 opportunity drawing and raffle prizes.
For more information contact the chamber at (909) 204-4465.
The YMCA is located at 1150 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland.
There will be refreshments, a 50/50 opportunity drawing and raffle prizes.
For more information contact the chamber at (909) 204-4465.
It's time for the Upland AYSO soccer spring registration.
Registration will be Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Jan. 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cabrillo Park.
The park is located on 11th Street between Mountain and Benson Avenues.
The season runs March 7 through May 9.
Fees are $55 for returning players and $65 for new players.
There is a $5 discount per player if they pre-register online at http://www.eayso.org/ and bring three copies of the registration forms.
New players must bring a birth certificate or passport.
Players must be born between August 1, 1989 and July 31, 2004.
For more information visit http://www.ayso32.org/ or e-mail springcoordinator@ayso32.org
Registration will be Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Jan. 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cabrillo Park.
The park is located on 11th Street between Mountain and Benson Avenues.
The season runs March 7 through May 9.
Fees are $55 for returning players and $65 for new players.
There is a $5 discount per player if they pre-register online at http://www.eayso.org/ and bring three copies of the registration forms.
New players must bring a birth certificate or passport.
Players must be born between August 1, 1989 and July 31, 2004.
For more information visit http://www.ayso32.org/ or e-mail springcoordinator@ayso32.org
By Will Bigham, staff writer
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - An Upland YMCA teacher accused of touching a 4-year-old boy's genitals agreed to plead guilty to one count of felony child molestation Monday in West Valley Superior Court.
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA - An Upland YMCA teacher accused of touching a 4-year-old boy's genitals agreed to plead guilty to one count of felony child molestation Monday in West Valley Superior Court.
Garrett Wayne Ammon, 30, of Rancho Cucamonga will be sentenced Feb. 10 to three years in state prison, Deputy District Attorney Karen Schmauss said.
Ammon initially faced two felony counts of lewd act on a child under 14 years old. One count will be dismissed as part of Ammon's plea agreement, Schmauss said.
Ammon will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life as a result of his conviction, Schmauss said.
"His career as a preschool teacher is over forever, as it should be," she said.
A 4-year-old boy in one of Ammon's classes at the Scheu Family YMCA of Upland told police that Ammon touched his genitals in the classroom and in the school's bathroom.
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The victim of a deadly apartment complex shooting in Upland on Tuesday night was a gang member, police said today.
Manuel
Vega, 29, of Upland was outside his apartment in the 300 block of South
Stillman Avenue at 6:09 p.m. when the gunman approached him, said
Upland police Sgt. Cliff Mathews.
The gunman opened fire on Vega and fled the complex on foot.
Police had not made any arrests, but learned some information about Vega, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The victim has been identified as a gang member," Mathews said.
No physical description was available on the shooter.
Anyone with information on this case may call Upland police, (909) 946-7624.
"We would welcome any information that anybody has," Mathews said.
melissa.pinion-whitt@inlandnewspapers.com
Photos taken of the Express Dance Company and Upland High School Dance Department show Jan. 9 and 10 are viewable on the Daily Bulletin Web site here
The Upland Chamber of Commerce is having a Home Team-Home Based & Small Based Business Committee event on Jan. 21 at 11:30 a.m.
The event will take place at The Upland Chamber of Commerce offices located at 215 N. Second Ave. in Downtown Upland. The meeting will be in Suite C.
This committee is for business ran from home or only have one or two employees.
Mini-seminars will be offered to help those smaller and home-based business owners to market and advertise their business. The Chamber also offers resources to obtain valuable information and networking opportunities.
Gregg Nevills of the Nevills Company will be speaking.
Guests are asked to bring their own brown bag lunch.
RSVP is required by Jan. 20.
To RSVP or request more information call the Chamber at (909) 204-4465.
The event will take place at The Upland Chamber of Commerce offices located at 215 N. Second Ave. in Downtown Upland. The meeting will be in Suite C.
This committee is for business ran from home or only have one or two employees.
Mini-seminars will be offered to help those smaller and home-based business owners to market and advertise their business. The Chamber also offers resources to obtain valuable information and networking opportunities.
Gregg Nevills of the Nevills Company will be speaking.
Guests are asked to bring their own brown bag lunch.
RSVP is required by Jan. 20.
To RSVP or request more information call the Chamber at (909) 204-4465.
Attention all teens: The Upland Public Library is having a Teen Movie night on Jan. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The movie is still to be announced, but the program is free and refreshments will be provided.
For more information call Library at (909) 931-4213.
The movie is still to be announced, but the program is free and refreshments will be provided.
For more information call Library at (909) 931-4213.
The construction on 15th Street appears to be nearly finished.
The portion of street between San Antonio and Euclid Avenues was entirely repaved over the Holidays as to not interfere with Magnolia Elementary school parents, students and staff.
The manholes have been adjusted and currently there is still not a line down the middle of the street.
The new road is much smoother now and without the cracks, bumps and potholes that filled the street for the last few years.
One resident spoke to the Upland City Council during last night's city council meeting about the new pavement job.
She said she was thankful that the city contracted with a company that managed to get the work done without any problems with the residents who live on the street and the neighboring schools.
The portion of street between San Antonio and Euclid Avenues was entirely repaved over the Holidays as to not interfere with Magnolia Elementary school parents, students and staff.
The manholes have been adjusted and currently there is still not a line down the middle of the street.
The new road is much smoother now and without the cracks, bumps and potholes that filled the street for the last few years.
One resident spoke to the Upland City Council during last night's city council meeting about the new pavement job.
She said she was thankful that the city contracted with a company that managed to get the work done without any problems with the residents who live on the street and the neighboring schools.
If you were unable to attend last night's city council meeting, here is what you missed:
Rev. T. Michael Dawson of Pastoral Counseling at Consultation gave the invocation.
Sharmon Bridget, Jr. was given a certificate of recognition for being chosen to represent Baldy View Elementary school at the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, DC.
Members of the Minuteman Project and concerned residents spoke during oral communications about a day labor site that recently popped up outside of the Home Depot on 8th Street and Mountain Ave.
One resident thanked the city council for the nearly completed work being done to the portion of 15th Street between San Antonio and Euclid Avenues.
Consent Calendar
Councilman Ken Willis pulled item 10K: Amendment No. 1 to the acquisition agreement by and in between the City of Upland and the Colonies Partners.
Councilman Ray Musser pulled item 10L: The Green Valley Initiative. The city will adopt a resolution recognizing the Green Valley Initiative as a means of transforming the Inland Empire Region into a center of green techonology and economic advancement.
All of the items on the agenda were approved with the exeption of item 10J: denying Savers Market an ABC license, which was pushed to the next council meeting as requested by the owner.
Rev. T. Michael Dawson of Pastoral Counseling at Consultation gave the invocation.
Sharmon Bridget, Jr. was given a certificate of recognition for being chosen to represent Baldy View Elementary school at the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, DC.
Members of the Minuteman Project and concerned residents spoke during oral communications about a day labor site that recently popped up outside of the Home Depot on 8th Street and Mountain Ave.
One resident thanked the city council for the nearly completed work being done to the portion of 15th Street between San Antonio and Euclid Avenues.
Consent Calendar
Councilman Ken Willis pulled item 10K: Amendment No. 1 to the acquisition agreement by and in between the City of Upland and the Colonies Partners.
Councilman Ray Musser pulled item 10L: The Green Valley Initiative. The city will adopt a resolution recognizing the Green Valley Initiative as a means of transforming the Inland Empire Region into a center of green techonology and economic advancement.
All of the items on the agenda were approved with the exeption of item 10J: denying Savers Market an ABC license, which was pushed to the next council meeting as requested by the owner.
Bank of America Launches Sixth Year of Nationally Recognized
Neighborhood Excellence Initiative®
Addresses nonprofit leadership deficit through strategic Leadership Training Program during unprecedented economic times
CHARLOTTE - The Bank of America Charitable Foundation today announced the launch of the sixth year of its signature philanthropic program, the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative (NEI). In 2009, the Foundation will allocate $20 million globally to the initiative, which recognizes, nurtures and rewards organizations, local heroes and student leaders helping to strengthen and revitalize their communities in 45 of the bank's major markets.
By the end of 2009, more than 800 leaders from the nonprofit awardees will have participated in the Neighborhood Excellence Leadership Program®, which builds a network of community leaders across the country to share learning and insight in areas including strategic communications, financial management, succession planning, and long-term development. Through NEI, Bank of America has also encouraged community leadership at the grassroots level by recognizing more than 1,000 high school students and 1,000 community leaders over the last five years.
There will be an Upland Unified School District board meeting tonight at 7 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Community Room at the district offices located at 390 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.
On The Agenda
Budget update given by Superintendent Gary Rutherford
Personnel, business and finance, school plants and property and pupil personnel items will also be discussed.
Get the full agenda here
The meeting will be held in the Community Room at the district offices located at 390 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.
On The Agenda
Budget update given by Superintendent Gary Rutherford
Personnel, business and finance, school plants and property and pupil personnel items will also be discussed.
Get the full agenda here
There are many items listed on tonight's City Council Meeting agenda.
The meeting is at 7 p.m. and will take place at City Hall located at 460 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.
For those who cannot make it down to City Hall, the meeting will be aired on channel 3.
The meeting is at 7 p.m. and will take place at City Hall located at 460 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.
For those who cannot make it down to City Hall, the meeting will be aired on channel 3.
The city's Recreation and Community Services Department is having a "Biggest Loser Challenge" for local residents who want to lose weight but need the extra motivation that competition provides.
The challenge, based on the television show "The Biggest Loser," will involve teams of two adults utilizing numerous workout facilities within the city.
"We have an advantage because we have all these great instructors doing this," said Valerie Guzman-Garcia, recreation coordinator. "So it's a win win for the instructors and the participants."
The teams will be provided with a calendar that informs them what classes are available, when special outings take place and how to obtain nutritional information.
"So we're just going to introduce them to all of that and every other week we'll have a weigh-in and we'll keep a file on each of the teams," Guzman-Garcia said. "At the end of April we will have a final weigh-in week and the last Saturday in April will announce the winners."
Yoga and kickboxing are two of the fitness classes that will be offered as well as a boot camp exercise.
Barbara Tully, a cardio kickboxing instructor at the Magnolia Recreation Center will be participating in the program to help the losers reach their fitness goals.
"I am happy to be a part of someone's process in the goal of attaining weight loss, strength and self confidence," Tully said. "I try to be an example to people by showing them that by keeping their weight loss goals and their health in the forefront of their everyday living they can easily maintain a way of life that is going to add both longevity and happiness to their days."
Sign-ups are now through Jan. 29.
The cost is $25 per team and you must be 18 years or older to participate.
The official challenge begins Monday Feb. 2, 2009 and the winners will be announced during the Annual Lemon Festival in Downtown Upland in April.
For more information call the Recreation and Community Services Department at (909) 931-4280.
Any participants who wish to be interviewed throughout the competition e-mail Sandra Emerson at sandra.emerson@inlandnewspapers.com
or call (909) 483-8555.
Read more in tomorrow's Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Newspaper.
The challenge, based on the television show "The Biggest Loser," will involve teams of two adults utilizing numerous workout facilities within the city.
"We have an advantage because we have all these great instructors doing this," said Valerie Guzman-Garcia, recreation coordinator. "So it's a win win for the instructors and the participants."
The teams will be provided with a calendar that informs them what classes are available, when special outings take place and how to obtain nutritional information.
"So we're just going to introduce them to all of that and every other week we'll have a weigh-in and we'll keep a file on each of the teams," Guzman-Garcia said. "At the end of April we will have a final weigh-in week and the last Saturday in April will announce the winners."
Yoga and kickboxing are two of the fitness classes that will be offered as well as a boot camp exercise.
Barbara Tully, a cardio kickboxing instructor at the Magnolia Recreation Center will be participating in the program to help the losers reach their fitness goals.
"I am happy to be a part of someone's process in the goal of attaining weight loss, strength and self confidence," Tully said. "I try to be an example to people by showing them that by keeping their weight loss goals and their health in the forefront of their everyday living they can easily maintain a way of life that is going to add both longevity and happiness to their days."
Sign-ups are now through Jan. 29.
The cost is $25 per team and you must be 18 years or older to participate.
The official challenge begins Monday Feb. 2, 2009 and the winners will be announced during the Annual Lemon Festival in Downtown Upland in April.
For more information call the Recreation and Community Services Department at (909) 931-4280.
Any participants who wish to be interviewed throughout the competition e-mail Sandra Emerson at sandra.emerson@inlandnewspapers.com
or call (909) 483-8555.
Read more in tomorrow's Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Newspaper.
The Western Christian Varsity Cheer Squad had a successful start to the new year.
The squad took home first and second place prizes at the Fellowship of Christian
Cheerleading National Championships in Orlando Florida.
This was the first time both the Western Christian High School in Covina and the elementary school in Claremont were honored at the championships.
Brooklynne Ratliff, a fifth grader on the elementary cheer squad in Claremont was asked to join the High School squad when one of the squad members broke a rib.
The team placed second in the Varsity Unlimited All Music competition. Christine Porter and Ashliann Taylor won first in the Duos competition.
The team as a whole was one of nine finalists for Squad Of The Decade and coach Amie Roggemann was one of six finalists for Coach Of The Year.
The Squad Of The Decade award is given to teams that represent the best of cheer teams in the nation competitively, as well as through service in missions, leadership and Christian character, according to a news release.
Read more in tomorrow's edition of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper.
Courtesy Photo
Top Row: Assistant Coach Mary Brooks, Head Coach Amie Roggemann, Lexi Jimenez, Erica Lopez, Rachelle Gustafson, Alexa Ratliff, Caitlyn Canfield, Janey Darling, Haleigh Taylor, Taylor Marcucci, Jaci Hemphill, Cheer Advisor Veronica Roggemann and assistnat coaches Katie Roggemann and Jonathan Smiley
Bottom Row: Brooklynne Ratliff and Senior/Captians Amber Nila, Ashliann Taylor, Christine Porter and Elisa Vazquez
The squad took home first and second place prizes at the Fellowship of Christian
Cheerleading National Championships in Orlando Florida.
This was the first time both the Western Christian High School in Covina and the elementary school in Claremont were honored at the championships.
Brooklynne Ratliff, a fifth grader on the elementary cheer squad in Claremont was asked to join the High School squad when one of the squad members broke a rib.
The team placed second in the Varsity Unlimited All Music competition. Christine Porter and Ashliann Taylor won first in the Duos competition.
The team as a whole was one of nine finalists for Squad Of The Decade and coach Amie Roggemann was one of six finalists for Coach Of The Year.
The Squad Of The Decade award is given to teams that represent the best of cheer teams in the nation competitively, as well as through service in missions, leadership and Christian character, according to a news release.
Read more in tomorrow's edition of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper.
Courtesy Photo
Top Row: Assistant Coach Mary Brooks, Head Coach Amie Roggemann, Lexi Jimenez, Erica Lopez, Rachelle Gustafson, Alexa Ratliff, Caitlyn Canfield, Janey Darling, Haleigh Taylor, Taylor Marcucci, Jaci Hemphill, Cheer Advisor Veronica Roggemann and assistnat coaches Katie Roggemann and Jonathan Smiley
Bottom Row: Brooklynne Ratliff and Senior/Captians Amber Nila, Ashliann Taylor, Christine Porter and Elisa Vazquez
Toby Solórzano, a graduate of UCLA's Anderson School of
Management, will present a free program in the Library's Multi-Purpose
Room about job interviews January 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
The program is intended for anyone seeking employment or career changes.
The library is located at 450 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.
The program is intended for anyone seeking employment or career changes.
The library is located at 450 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.
Monday January 12
Varsity Girls Water Polo @ 3:15 p.m. against Riverside Poly High School
Junior Varsity Girls Water Polo @ 4:15 p.m. against Riverside Poly High School
Frosh/Soph. Girls Water Polo @ 5 p.m. against Riverside Poly High School
Friday January 16
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 6:30 p.m. against Claremont High School
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball @ 3:30 p.m. against Claremont High School
Varsity Girls Basketball @ 5 p.m. against Claremont High School
Junior Varsity Girls Water Polo @ 3:15 p.m. against Claremont High School
Varsity Girls Water Polo @ 4:15 p.m. against Claremont High School
Frosh/Soph. Girls Water Polo @ 5:15 p.m. against Claremont High School
Varsity Girls Water Polo @ 3:15 p.m. against Riverside Poly High School
Junior Varsity Girls Water Polo @ 4:15 p.m. against Riverside Poly High School
Frosh/Soph. Girls Water Polo @ 5 p.m. against Riverside Poly High School
Friday January 16
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 6:30 p.m. against Claremont High School
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball @ 3:30 p.m. against Claremont High School
Varsity Girls Basketball @ 5 p.m. against Claremont High School
Junior Varsity Girls Water Polo @ 3:15 p.m. against Claremont High School
Varsity Girls Water Polo @ 4:15 p.m. against Claremont High School
Frosh/Soph. Girls Water Polo @ 5:15 p.m. against Claremont High School
Assemblyman Bill Emmerson, R-Rancho Cucamonga, spoke to Upland Christian Schools seniors during their third and fourth period government classes this morning.
About 47 students listened to the Assemblyman's insights on issues the state of California is currently facing including the budget crisis and reasons why the state is in the situation it is in.
He talked about his opinion on the budget the the governor recently vetoed and what would have to be changed in order for him to support a budget.
"He expressed concern that a sales tax increase would hurt sales in the state and further hinder the economy, especially automobile sales," said Robert Crosby, government teacher.
"He suggested that stimulating the state's economy would be key to recovery. Students asked him a number of questions, including the role his faith plays in his political decisions, how the current budget situation could affect their college careers, and his opinion on the recent ban on cell phone use by drivers."
Courtesy Photos
About 47 students listened to the Assemblyman's insights on issues the state of California is currently facing including the budget crisis and reasons why the state is in the situation it is in.
He talked about his opinion on the budget the the governor recently vetoed and what would have to be changed in order for him to support a budget.
"He expressed concern that a sales tax increase would hurt sales in the state and further hinder the economy, especially automobile sales," said Robert Crosby, government teacher.
"He suggested that stimulating the state's economy would be key to recovery. Students asked him a number of questions, including the role his faith plays in his political decisions, how the current budget situation could affect their college careers, and his opinion on the recent ban on cell phone use by drivers."
Courtesy Photos
In anticipation of the upcoming switch from analog to digital
over-the-air transmissions, President-elect Barack Obama is asking
Congress to delay the conversion date in order to give more Americans
time to prepare.
Some government officials and consumer groups are worried certain communities may still be unaware of the switch set for Feb. 17.
"The changeover has been public for over a year now and we've made tremendous strides in increasing public awareness, but there are many communities -- communities of color, the elderly, rural communities and people with disabilities -- who may not be completely aware of the change and what they need to do," said Wade Henderson, president of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, in a conference on Tuesday.
Read more here
REMINDER: The Upland Public Library is having a workshop tomorrow from 2 to 3 p.m. about the digital television conversion coming up on Feb. 17
John Stone from the Upland Radio Shack will be showing participants who to set up converter boxes.
Those who have analog televisions, or "rabbit ears" will no longer have a picture come Feb. 17 and will need a converter box to receive signals.
Some government officials and consumer groups are worried certain communities may still be unaware of the switch set for Feb. 17.
"The changeover has been public for over a year now and we've made tremendous strides in increasing public awareness, but there are many communities -- communities of color, the elderly, rural communities and people with disabilities -- who may not be completely aware of the change and what they need to do," said Wade Henderson, president of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, in a conference on Tuesday.
Read more here
REMINDER: The Upland Public Library is having a workshop tomorrow from 2 to 3 p.m. about the digital television conversion coming up on Feb. 17
John Stone from the Upland Radio Shack will be showing participants who to set up converter boxes.
Those who have analog televisions, or "rabbit ears" will no longer have a picture come Feb. 17 and will need a converter box to receive signals.
Assemblyman Bill Emmerson, R-Rancho Cucamonga, spoke to Upland Christian Schools students during their government classes this morning.
The Second Annual Madonna Trail 5K Run, presented as a fundraiser by the Upland High School Cross Country/Track and Field programs, is Saturday January 31.
The race will begin and end at Grace Lutheran Church of Upland located at 2108 N. Euclid Ave. The course will be up and down the Euclid Ave. median.
Proceeds will benefit the UHS Cross Country/Track and Field programs.
For more information call Janice at (909) 985-2429 or e-mail upland5k@aol.com
More information and registration forms available at go_upland.com
- Registration and bib pickup begins at 6:30 a.m.
- Race begins at 8 a.m.
- Awards are given at 9:30 a.m.
The race will begin and end at Grace Lutheran Church of Upland located at 2108 N. Euclid Ave. The course will be up and down the Euclid Ave. median.
Proceeds will benefit the UHS Cross Country/Track and Field programs.
For more information call Janice at (909) 985-2429 or e-mail upland5k@aol.com
More information and registration forms available at go_upland.com
The Upland Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon cutting at Arlette's Cleaners Jan. 14 at 4:30 p.m.
Arlette's Cleaners is located at 555 E. Foothill Blvd. Unit 1 in Upland.
Arlette's Cleaners is located at 555 E. Foothill Blvd. Unit 1 in Upland.
The Upland Chamber of Commerce will be giving new members a chance to mingle on Monday Jan. 12.
The new member reception will begin at 12 p.m. in the Carnegie Building located at 123 E. D Street in Downtown Upland.
New chamber members are reminded to bring plenty of business cards to share.
Members must RSVP by Jan. 9.
To RSVP call the Chamber office (909) 204-4465.
The new member reception will begin at 12 p.m. in the Carnegie Building located at 123 E. D Street in Downtown Upland.
New chamber members are reminded to bring plenty of business cards to share.
Members must RSVP by Jan. 9.
To RSVP call the Chamber office (909) 204-4465.
Express Dance Company and the Upland High School Dance Department present:
"A Change of Scenery"
with special guests:
Mustang Magic from Magnolia Elementary School on Friday, the Cougar Color Guard from Citrus Elementary School on Saturday and the Upland High School Hip Hop Team.
Performances are Friday Jan. 9 and Saturday Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Upland Highlander Auditorium.
Tickets are $10 and $7 pre-sale.
The show is approximately 2 hours long.
"It's a really good show," said Angelique Tahajian, Upland High School dance instructor. "The kids have worked really hard and they really get into it."
"A Change of Scenery"
with special guests:
Mustang Magic from Magnolia Elementary School on Friday, the Cougar Color Guard from Citrus Elementary School on Saturday and the Upland High School Hip Hop Team.
Performances are Friday Jan. 9 and Saturday Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Upland Highlander Auditorium.
Tickets are $10 and $7 pre-sale.
The show is approximately 2 hours long.
"It's a really good show," said Angelique Tahajian, Upland High School dance instructor. "The kids have worked really hard and they really get into it."
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is launching a school fundraising program called "Shop for Schools."
For every $20 spent at a Fresh & Easy store, participating schools can receive a $1 cash donation to be used for anything the school needs most.
All eligible K-8 schools within a 3 mile radius of a Fresh & Easy store can participate. The eligible schools have been sent a registration form that must be filled out and submitted by Jan. 23.
The program will run from Feb. 1 through March 31.
There are two Upland Fresh & Easy locations:
829 W. Foothill Blvd.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 608-1027
176 S. Mountain Ave.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 981-9400
The website is: www.freshandeasy.com/shopforschools
For every $20 spent at a Fresh & Easy store, participating schools can receive a $1 cash donation to be used for anything the school needs most.
All eligible K-8 schools within a 3 mile radius of a Fresh & Easy store can participate. The eligible schools have been sent a registration form that must be filled out and submitted by Jan. 23.
The program will run from Feb. 1 through March 31.
There are two Upland Fresh & Easy locations:
829 W. Foothill Blvd.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 608-1027
176 S. Mountain Ave.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 981-9400
The website is: www.freshandeasy.com/
UPLAND - Upland Mayor John Pomierski and city employees
recently dug through their collective business attire to find items to
donate to people looking for a new start.
The clothing was collected Wednesday and taken to Inland Valley Recovery Services in Upland, a nonprofit that provides services for abuse recovery and counseling.
"We collect business suits and clothes for when our clients reach the time to find employment," said Stacy Smith, Inland Valley Recovery Services executive director. "This help has been phenomenal."
Pomierski said he was motivated more than a year ago to help the nonprofit after attending its graduation ceremony for recovering clients.
"I was truly touched at the graduation ceremony by how down-to-earth these people are, and the dramatic experience they've gone through to get straight and get back into the work force," he said.
"I thought, 'Why don't we call Stacy and see if there is something we can do to help out.'"
From there, the donation drive, titled the "Mayor's Closet," began.
City employees were asked for business clothes they no longer wear.
Typically, work clothes for men are requested, but this time more casual clothing was needed, Smith said.
Upland Mayor John Pomierksi helped Stacy Smith, executive director for Inland Valley Recovery Services, collect clothes donated by city employees Wednesday Jan. 7.
Read more here
The clothing was collected Wednesday and taken to Inland Valley Recovery Services in Upland, a nonprofit that provides services for abuse recovery and counseling.
"We collect business suits and clothes for when our clients reach the time to find employment," said Stacy Smith, Inland Valley Recovery Services executive director. "This help has been phenomenal."
Pomierski said he was motivated more than a year ago to help the nonprofit after attending its graduation ceremony for recovering clients.
"I was truly touched at the graduation ceremony by how down-to-earth these people are, and the dramatic experience they've gone through to get straight and get back into the work force," he said.
"I thought, 'Why don't we call Stacy and see if there is something we can do to help out.'"
From there, the donation drive, titled the "Mayor's Closet," began.
City employees were asked for business clothes they no longer wear.
Typically, work clothes for men are requested, but this time more casual clothing was needed, Smith said.
Upland Mayor John Pomierksi helped Stacy Smith, executive director for Inland Valley Recovery Services, collect clothes donated by city employees Wednesday Jan. 7.
Read more here
"Turkey's all gone, the presents were a hit, now it's our turn to celebrate a bit"
The Rancho Cucamonga Women's Connection is having a luncheon Jan. 13th at 11:15 a.m. at the Upland Hills Country Club.
Susan Anderson, singer and associate producer for the Young Americans Performing Group and soloist Dianne Jackson will be key speakers.
The Country Club is located at 1231 E. 16th St., Upland.
Cost is $16 for a meal and presentation.
For more information Joan (909) 949-2837 or Cecilia (909) 987-7069 or visit http://www.stonecroft.org/
The Rancho Cucamonga Women's Connection is having a luncheon Jan. 13th at 11:15 a.m. at the Upland Hills Country Club.
Susan Anderson, singer and associate producer for the Young Americans Performing Group and soloist Dianne Jackson will be key speakers.
The Country Club is located at 1231 E. 16th St., Upland.
Cost is $16 for a meal and presentation.
For more information Joan (909) 949-2837 or Cecilia (909) 987-7069 or visit http://www.stonecroft.org/
Toastmaster Route 66 Club, "a great place to overcome fear of public speaking and gain self confidence" will meet Friday January 9 at 7 p.m. at the International House of Pancakes located at 80 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.
Visitors welcome.
For more information call Steve Blaszcak (909) 949-0814 or e-mail blazak@dslextreme.com
Visitors welcome.
For more information call Steve Blaszcak (909) 949-0814 or e-mail blazak@dslextreme.com
The Cable Air Show is this Saturday Jan. 10 and Sunday Jan. 11.
This is the 34th Anniversary of the air show and the 64th anniversary of the founding of Cable Airport.
The airport is located at 1749 W. 13th Street, Upland off of Benson Ave.
The Cable Air Show is an activity of the Cable Airport Foundation and donations to the air show are considered charitable contributions.
The air show proceeds go to aviation related scholarships and community education.
In the show:
Frank Donnelly - Dr. D's old time aerobatics
Doug Jardine in his Sukhoi
Jon Melby in his Pitts
Steve Stavrakakis announcing
Corona RC Aircraft
California RC Jets Club
Freedom Parachute Team, Just In Time Skydivers, Latin Skydivers and more.
Classic Car Show - pre-1970s.
Displays of warbirds, vintage, antique and home built aircraft.
Military displays.
Aviation vendors and a variety of food vendors.
This is the 34th Anniversary of the air show and the 64th anniversary of the founding of Cable Airport.
The airport is located at 1749 W. 13th Street, Upland off of Benson Ave.
The Cable Air Show is an activity of the Cable Airport Foundation and donations to the air show are considered charitable contributions.
The air show proceeds go to aviation related scholarships and community education.
In the show:
Frank Donnelly - Dr. D's old time aerobatics
Doug Jardine in his Sukhoi
Jon Melby in his Pitts
Steve Stavrakakis announcing
Corona RC Aircraft
California RC Jets Club
Freedom Parachute Team, Just In Time Skydivers, Latin Skydivers and more.
Classic Car Show - pre-1970s.
Displays of warbirds, vintage, antique and home built aircraft.
Military displays.
Aviation vendors and a variety of food vendors.
Cable Airport is having its airshow this Saturday January 10 and Sunday January 11.
Tentative schedule:
Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students ages 5-17 and free for kids under 5 years old.
Parking is free.
8 a.m. - Cable Air Show opens with a pancake breakfast at Maniac Mike's Cafe.
Car show participants are asked to come early. The car show is limited to pre-1970s. The first 75 cars registered and wants to, will be in the drive-by in front of the audience.
9 a.m. - Tower opens, frequency 126.4, Tower operators will monitor 123.0.
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Airport closed for air show performances.
12 p.m. - Flag ceremony with missing man formation flying (Saturday only).
12:30 p.m. - Drive by of pre-1970s car show.
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2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Airport closed for air show performances.
4 p.m. - air show ends.
5 p.m. - Tower closes.
Tentative schedule:
Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students ages 5-17 and free for kids under 5 years old.
Parking is free.
8 a.m. - Cable Air Show opens with a pancake breakfast at Maniac Mike's Cafe.
Car show participants are asked to come early. The car show is limited to pre-1970s. The first 75 cars registered and wants to, will be in the drive-by in front of the audience.
9 a.m. - Tower opens, frequency 126.4, Tower operators will monitor 123.0.
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Airport closed for air show performances.
12 p.m. - Flag ceremony with missing man formation flying (Saturday only).
12:30 p.m. - Drive by of pre-1970s car show.
.
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Airport closed for air show performances.
4 p.m. - air show ends.
5 p.m. - Tower closes.
The Upland Chamber of Commerce is having their "First Friday" meeting on the second Friday of the month - January 9 at 7 a.m.
The meeting will be sponsored by Pacific Auto Sales & Leasing and will take place at D'Uplanders located at 296 N. Second Ave. in Downtown Upland.
Cost is $10 for members and $15 for prospective members.
The Chamber's "First Friday" meetings are networking meetings which spotlight businesses.
To RSVP call the chamber at (909) 204-4465.
The meeting will be sponsored by Pacific Auto Sales & Leasing and will take place at D'Uplanders located at 296 N. Second Ave. in Downtown Upland.
Cost is $10 for members and $15 for prospective members.
The Chamber's "First Friday" meetings are networking meetings which spotlight businesses.
To RSVP call the chamber at (909) 204-4465.
Amelia's Afterschool Adventures at the Upland Public Library is specially designed for readers ages 5 through 9.
Children can enjoy longer picture books and shorter chapter books and a snack.
The program will be every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. January 7 through February 25.
Amelia, the Upland Public Library's Delta Society certified Reading Education Assistance dog will be sitting and listening along with the children.
There is no registration required but children are asked to arrive on time!
Children can enjoy longer picture books and shorter chapter books and a snack.
The program will be every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. January 7 through February 25.
Amelia, the Upland Public Library's Delta Society certified Reading Education Assistance dog will be sitting and listening along with the children.
There is no registration required but children are asked to arrive on time!
A 40-year-old Mt. Baldy man accused of raping his girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter pleaded not guilty Monday to 14 felony sex charges.
Gabriel Jimenez Garcia was arrested Dec. 30 at his Mt. Baldy home by Montclair police. The previous day the girl told police Garcia had sexually abused her.
Garcia and the girl's mother had lived together for more than five years and had two children together, according to a Montclair police news release.
Prosecutors filed 14 felony counts against Garcia, including 12 counts of aggravated sexual assault of a minor, rape by force or fear, and continuous sexual abuse of a child.
Garcia is due back in West Valley Superior Court on Thursday. He remained jailed Monday at West Valley Detention Center in lieu of $1 million bail, according to online court records.
Read more at Inland Empire Courts.
will.bigham@inlandnewspapers.com
The Upland Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon cutting at the Roni Deutch Tax Center located at 583 E. Foothill Blvd. Suite 7 at 12 p.m. on January 8.
The Chamber of Commerce is having a Government Relations Forum at the Chamber offices January 8 at 7:30 a.m.
The office is located at 215 N. Second Ave. Suite D, in Downtown Upland. The meeting will be in Suite C.
The committee monitors legislative issues and seeks action from the Board of Directors on important city, state and national business related legislation or regulations that impact the ability to do business.
The office is located at 215 N. Second Ave. Suite D, in Downtown Upland. The meeting will be in Suite C.
The committee monitors legislative issues and seeks action from the Board of Directors on important city, state and national business related legislation or regulations that impact the ability to do business.
Toby Solórzano, a 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 is intended for
anyone seeking employment or career changes.
The program is January 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
The library is located at 450 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.
The program is January 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
The library is located at 450 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.
The Upland Public Library is offering a preschool storytime program is designed from children between ages three and five and will be every Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. January 6 through February 24.
This is an independent storytime for children who can sit and listen without a parent present.
The children will get to enjoy picture books, flannel board stories, puppets, songs and simple crafts.
Parents can register their children by calling the Children's Department at (909) 931-4213.
This is an independent storytime for children who can sit and listen without a parent present.
The children will get to enjoy picture books, flannel board stories, puppets, songs and simple crafts.
Parents can register their children by calling the Children's Department at (909) 931-4213.
Toddlertime is a program for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years old where they can enjoy stories, songs, flannel board stories, puppets and finger plays.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and last approximately 20 minutes.
The program will take place at the Upland Public Library every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. between January 6 and February 24.
Parents can register their children by calling the Children's Department at (909) 931-4213.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and last approximately 20 minutes.
The program will take place at the Upland Public Library every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. between January 6 and February 24.
Parents can register their children by calling the Children's Department at (909) 931-4213.
Steven's Hope for Children, an Upland-based non-profit organization helping families with sick children, is having a "Vision of Hope" tour January 6 at 6 p.m. at their Upland office.
The one hour tour is meant to teach those curious about the non-profit about the programs they offer and their goals of helping ill and injured children.
The tour is free and participants are not asked to donate, just your input.
Steven's Hope is located at 1014 W. Foothill Blvd. Suite B, Upland.
For more information or to RSVP call Steven's Hope at (909) 373-0678 or send an e-mail to vision@stevenshope.org
The one hour tour is meant to teach those curious about the non-profit about the programs they offer and their goals of helping ill and injured children.
The tour is free and participants are not asked to donate, just your input.
Steven's Hope is located at 1014 W. Foothill Blvd. Suite B, Upland.
For more information or to RSVP call Steven's Hope at (909) 373-0678 or send an e-mail to vision@stevenshope.org
A representative from Radio Shack will show what's needed and how to connect a converter box to a television set so that digital signals can be received.
The workshop will be Saturday January 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Upland Public Library multi-purpose room.
Television goes digital February 17 and analog signals will be switched off. Those subscribed to digital or cable television need not to worry, but people who still have to adjust rabbit ears on televisions that cannot pick up digital signals will need a converter box.
The converter box allows non-digital receiving televisions to pick up digital signals.
Converter boxes can be purchased at the following locations:
Best Buy
Radio Shack
Circuit City
Kmart
Sears
Target
Wal-Mart
A list of online locations and telephone numbers can be viewed here
Closest locations to Upland:
Target
1931 Campus Ave.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 985-0348
Radio Shack
289 S. Mountain Ave.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-9201
Wal-Mart
1540 W. Foothill Blvd.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 920-4021
Circuit City
5150 North Plaza Lane
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 625-6665
Kmart
1670 East Fourth
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 984-6119
(909) 984-4387
Best Buy
8960 Central Ave.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 621-7156
Sears
5080 Montclair Plaza Lane
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 445-1500
The workshop will be Saturday January 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Upland Public Library multi-purpose room.
Television goes digital February 17 and analog signals will be switched off. Those subscribed to digital or cable television need not to worry, but people who still have to adjust rabbit ears on televisions that cannot pick up digital signals will need a converter box.
The converter box allows non-digital receiving televisions to pick up digital signals.
Converter boxes can be purchased at the following locations:
Best Buy
Radio Shack
Circuit City
Kmart
Sears
Target
Wal-Mart
A list of online locations and telephone numbers can be viewed here
Closest locations to Upland:
Target
1931 Campus Ave.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 985-0348
Radio Shack
289 S. Mountain Ave.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-9201
Wal-Mart
1540 W. Foothill Blvd.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 920-4021
Circuit City
5150 North Plaza Lane
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 625-6665
Kmart
1670 East Fourth
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 984-6119
(909) 984-4387
Best Buy
8960 Central Ave.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 621-7156
Sears
5080 Montclair Plaza Lane
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 445-1500
Wednesday January 7
Frosh Boys Basketball @ 3:15 p.m. against San Gorgonio
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball @ 4:45 p.m. against San Gorgonio
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 6:30 p.m. against San Gorgonio
Frosh Boys Soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Claremont
Junior Varsity Boys Soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Claremont
Varsity Boys Soccer @ 5:30 p.m. against Claremont
Thursday January 8
Junior Varsity Wrestling @ 5 p.m. against Claremont
Varsity Wrestling @ 6:30 p.m. against Claremont
Friday January 9
Frosh Boys Basketball @ 5 p.m. against Los Osos
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball @ 3:30 p.m. against Los Osos
Frosh Girls Basketball @ 6:30 p.m. against Los Osos
Frosh Girls Soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Los Osos
Junior Varsity Girls Soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Los Osos
Varsity Girls Soccer @ 5:30 p.m. against Los Osos
Frosh Boys Basketball @ 3:15 p.m. against San Gorgonio
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball @ 4:45 p.m. against San Gorgonio
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 6:30 p.m. against San Gorgonio
Frosh Boys Soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Claremont
Junior Varsity Boys Soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Claremont
Varsity Boys Soccer @ 5:30 p.m. against Claremont
Thursday January 8
Junior Varsity Wrestling @ 5 p.m. against Claremont
Varsity Wrestling @ 6:30 p.m. against Claremont
Friday January 9
Frosh Boys Basketball @ 5 p.m. against Los Osos
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball @ 3:30 p.m. against Los Osos
Frosh Girls Basketball @ 6:30 p.m. against Los Osos
Frosh Girls Soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Los Osos
Junior Varsity Girls Soccer @ 3:15 p.m. against Los Osos
Varsity Girls Soccer @ 5:30 p.m. against Los Osos
Helping Out Pets Everyday is having a fundraiser at the Outback Steakhouse in Upland on February 9 from 4 to 9 p.m.
Tickets are $20 and will include a meal. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to Helping Out Pets Everyday by Outback.
For information and/or tickets to the fundraiser can call 800-811-4285.
Tickets for the event will also be available during the non-profit's adoption Saturday's between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the PetSmart located at 1935 N. Campus Ave. in the Colonies Crossroads shopping center, Upland.
Only 150 tickets are available.
Tickets are only honored at the Outback Steakhouse located at 530 N. Mountain Ave. on the evening of the event between 4 and 5 p.m. and no tickets will be sold the day of the event.
Meal includes: choice of soup or salad, 7 oz. sirloin or chicken on the barbi with a choice of one side or Walhalla pasta. Beverage and gratuity not included. Kid's meals can be purchased the day of the event for $5.
Tickets are $20 and will include a meal. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to Helping Out Pets Everyday by Outback.
For information and/or tickets to the fundraiser can call 800-811-4285.
Tickets for the event will also be available during the non-profit's adoption Saturday's between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the PetSmart located at 1935 N. Campus Ave. in the Colonies Crossroads shopping center, Upland.
Only 150 tickets are available.
Tickets are only honored at the Outback Steakhouse located at 530 N. Mountain Ave. on the evening of the event between 4 and 5 p.m. and no tickets will be sold the day of the event.
Meal includes: choice of soup or salad, 7 oz. sirloin or chicken on the barbi with a choice of one side or Walhalla pasta. Beverage and gratuity not included. Kid's meals can be purchased the day of the event for $5.
The Upland Chamber of Commerce is having their Ambassador Team meeting January 7 at the new office located at 215 N. Second Ave. Suite D in Downtown Upland.
The meeting will begin at 8 a.m.
For those interested in becoming part of the Ambassador Team, they are asked to call the chamber at (909) 204-4465.
The meeting will begin at 8 a.m.
For those interested in becoming part of the Ambassador Team, they are asked to call the chamber at (909) 204-4465.
The Upland Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon cutting at the Mora Teppan Steak House on January 7 at 12 p.m.
The steak house is located at 820 W. Foothill Blvd. Upland.
The steak house is located at 820 W. Foothill Blvd. Upland.
Ira Jackson is the Henry Y. Hwang Dean and professor of management at Claremont Graduate University.
Here's his perspective on the confusion of bailout fund distributions:
"We haven't seen a public expenditure of this magnitude really since the great depression and just because the government acted decisively and quickly doesn't mean it also does have to act wisely and with safeguards in place," Jackson said.
"I believe the President-elect would be well advised to establish a new mechanism that is much more powerful with much more authority to accountability independently to the American public and the tax payers and the congress and administration on what's being done."
"This is an unprecedented intervention in our private sector and I think this unprecedented intervention requires unprecedented mechanisms so that the morning after the taxpayers don't feel burned."
Here's his perspective on the confusion of bailout fund distributions:
"We haven't seen a public expenditure of this magnitude really since the great depression and just because the government acted decisively and quickly doesn't mean it also does have to act wisely and with safeguards in place," Jackson said.
"I believe the President-elect would be well advised to establish a new mechanism that is much more powerful with much more authority to accountability independently to the American public and the tax payers and the congress and administration on what's being done."
"This is an unprecedented intervention in our private sector and I think this unprecedented intervention requires unprecedented mechanisms so that the morning after the taxpayers don't feel burned."
A lack of transparency and improper oversight of the distribution of bailout money have some government officials demanding for accountability.
What the experts say:
Senator Bob Dutton
"A big problem I've seen is the government just seems to have a tremendous problem in doing any kind of an oversight and there's a severe lack of accountability," Dutton said. "I have real concern when we get involved in this kind of funding."
"I don't think government should be involved in a bailout period. I appreciate the urgency, but there shouldn't be a necessity for the government to be in the bailout."
Rep. Grace Napolitano
"There are serious concerns about accountability and it is very difficult to see whether the money the Administration is giving to the financial industry is reaching small businesses and working families."
Jo Maney, press secretary to Rep. David Dreier
"Congressman Dreier has already expressed concern to the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve about the tracking of TARP funds and the need for greater transparency and accountability in the process. He has also joined his colleagues in asking the Democratic leadership to conduct hearings on the matter in order to get some answers for the American people. With the taxpayers' hard-earned dollars on the line, we need to take greater steps to ensure this money is being spent with its intended purpose - to get our economy moving again."
What the experts say:
Senator Bob Dutton
"A big problem I've seen is the government just seems to have a tremendous problem in doing any kind of an oversight and there's a severe lack of accountability," Dutton said. "I have real concern when we get involved in this kind of funding."
"I don't think government should be involved in a bailout period. I appreciate the urgency, but there shouldn't be a necessity for the government to be in the bailout."
Rep. Grace Napolitano
"There are serious concerns about accountability and it is very difficult to see whether the money the Administration is giving to the financial industry is reaching small businesses and working families."
Jo Maney, press secretary to Rep. David Dreier
"Congressman Dreier has already expressed concern to the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve about the tracking of TARP funds and the need for greater transparency and accountability in the process. He has also joined his colleagues in asking the Democratic leadership to conduct hearings on the matter in order to get some answers for the American people. With the taxpayers' hard-earned dollars on the line, we need to take greater steps to ensure this money is being spent with its intended purpose - to get our economy moving again."
Members of the First Presbyterian Church of Upland and other local club members are working hard to improve the quality of life for orphaned children in in a village in Kenya.
Marera, a village in the Kisumu District of Kenya, will soon have a completed Marera Anglican Church, Health Clinic, school and vocational training center through work done by the Marera Community Self-Help Project and the First Presbyterian Church.
"There is a really high need for medical service in that area and a lot of children are orphans and their parents died due to AIDS," said William Anguka, president of Marera Community Self-Help Project and First Presbyterian Church member.
"The mothers do not receive proper treatment and pass down the virus to the children, so we wanted to prevent this from spreading and wanted to educate the people there to reduce the prevalence of this disease."
Marera is approximately 3 square miles with a population of 15,000 people and is located within the Kisumu District of Kenya.
Courtesy Photo
Diane Jones of the First Presbyterian Church of Upland with an orphan child.
Courtesy Photo
Marera Kindergarten children.
Read more this weekend in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper or online at http://www.dailybulletin.com/
Marera, a village in the Kisumu District of Kenya, will soon have a completed Marera Anglican Church, Health Clinic, school and vocational training center through work done by the Marera Community Self-Help Project and the First Presbyterian Church.
"There is a really high need for medical service in that area and a lot of children are orphans and their parents died due to AIDS," said William Anguka, president of Marera Community Self-Help Project and First Presbyterian Church member.
"The mothers do not receive proper treatment and pass down the virus to the children, so we wanted to prevent this from spreading and wanted to educate the people there to reduce the prevalence of this disease."
Marera is approximately 3 square miles with a population of 15,000 people and is located within the Kisumu District of Kenya.
Courtesy Photo
Diane Jones of the First Presbyterian Church of Upland with an orphan child.
Courtesy Photo
Marera Kindergarten children.
Read more this weekend in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper or online at http://www.dailybulletin.com/
The Upland Rotary Club will soon have a lasting impact on residents of Marera, Kenya.
The club is in the process of forming a clean water project which is expected to provide clean and accessible water to about 2,500 families.
"These people have to travel five to six miles a day for water," said Fred Rugg, member of Upland Rotary. "The daughters don't go to school because they have to go with the wives and mothers to get water."
The Upland Rotary club has partnered with other rotary clubs in Pomona, Claremont, Alhambra, Chino, Las Vegas, and Las Vegas Northwest. The First Presbyterian Church of Upland and the Marera Community Self-Help Project will be aiding Upland Rotary to complete the well.
The $110,577 project will involve drilling a 600-foot borehole to find good quality water, installation of a heavy-duty pump to carry the water to a 22,000-liter storage tank, and a distribution system, according to a news release.
The men living in Kisumu will be providing labor while the Rotary Club will oversee the use of funds.
"We are doing it where people have access to it," Rugg said. "It's not private by any means. It has to be where anybody can get to it."
The project still is not expected to get started until Spring and will take six to eight months to complete.
"80 percent of the illness in that part of the world are caused by water born diseases," said Sue Sundell, Rotary Club member. "The water comes from very close to the surface, so it's not nearly as pure as water deeper down which is what this well will bring up."
Courtesy Photo
Water bore hole site.
sandra.emerson@inlandnewspapers.com
(909) 483-8555
The club is in the process of forming a clean water project which is expected to provide clean and accessible water to about 2,500 families.
"These people have to travel five to six miles a day for water," said Fred Rugg, member of Upland Rotary. "The daughters don't go to school because they have to go with the wives and mothers to get water."
The Upland Rotary club has partnered with other rotary clubs in Pomona, Claremont, Alhambra, Chino, Las Vegas, and Las Vegas Northwest. The First Presbyterian Church of Upland and the Marera Community Self-Help Project will be aiding Upland Rotary to complete the well.
The $110,577 project will involve drilling a 600-foot borehole to find good quality water, installation of a heavy-duty pump to carry the water to a 22,000-liter storage tank, and a distribution system, according to a news release.
The men living in Kisumu will be providing labor while the Rotary Club will oversee the use of funds.
"We are doing it where people have access to it," Rugg said. "It's not private by any means. It has to be where anybody can get to it."
The project still is not expected to get started until Spring and will take six to eight months to complete.
"80 percent of the illness in that part of the world are caused by water born diseases," said Sue Sundell, Rotary Club member. "The water comes from very close to the surface, so it's not nearly as pure as water deeper down which is what this well will bring up."
Courtesy Photo
Water bore hole site.
sandra.emerson@inlandnewspapers.com
(909) 483-8555
Brenda Hunemiller of Upland has spent much of her career in making sure people plan for emergencies.
She recently won an award for the work she does with schools and cities making sure a plan is in place when disaster strikes.
She recently won an award for the work she does with schools and cities making sure a plan is in place when disaster strikes.
Q: Could you tell me about your award?
A: The award I received was for the work that I did and am still doing with the higher education communities. Basically all local colleges and universities.
Q: What work did you do?
A: Really it's just trying to integrate them into the planning process with local cities that their campus resides in and as well as try to share with them any kind of information that would assist them with their emergency planning efforts on their campuses. For example: We had developed a template for a Federal requirement that is called the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, so we had actually developed a template. I worked with the local colleges and units and how they could create their own local hazard mitigation plan.
We also have guidelines for developing
a good emergency operation plan in case we do have an emergency or
disaster. I work with the colleges and universities in using that so
when they're developing their campus emergency plan they're basically
covering all the key issues and concerns they would need to address.
Q: What difficulties did you face when 9/11 happened?
A: It took several hours for us to determine that it was an actual attack. When the first plane went it appeared to be a very horrible accident, but by the time the second one went in and the report of the hijack came out we realized we were under attack.
By then we realized a number of planes were originally on route to Los Angeles. What we really had to do here locally was make contact with all the cities and let them know that in fact this appeared to be a series of coordinated attacks and started asking them and their law enforcement and fire department to start securing critical infrastructures. If they had chemical companies and that type of thing they needed to go out immediately and talk to those chemical managers or those hazardous material handlers and have them secure their facilities.
We had to go through that kind of process until we really could get a handle on whether it was an isolated incident or just the first prong of coordinated attacks throughout the country.
Q: Have you had to deal with other incidents on a smaller level?
A: We always have those situations where we have the Northridge size earthquake, where we have protests and demonstrations that can go bad on us. Those are things that we respond to on a fairly regular basis and of course we just did the major exercises as part of the Golden Guardian and the Great Socal Shakeout in November.
Read more in the January 9 edition of Upland/Claremont City News.
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