March 2011 Archives
The Interim City Manager Stephen Dunn posted his latest newsletter today.
Read it here: http://www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us/pdf/WeekInReview.pdf
Christophe's Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Upland has won first place in two categories on the CityVoter Inland Empire HOTLIST.
They won "Best Place to Impress a Date" and "Best Specialty Cocktail."
"To have this tiny 18-table restaurant win this means so much to me and to win both categories - I'm tickled pink," said Janet Speaks, manager at Christophe's.
Besides receiving recognition, Speaks said HOTLIST winners have a chance to be featured on Good Day LA.
The restaurant recently introduced their "101 Martini's List," which they hope will become even more popular with their "best specialty cocktail" win.
"Customers are just going crazy over it," Speaks said.
Since the restaurant's opening a year and a half ago, there have been many changes in order to boost patronage.
They have changed their menu, lowered prices and are offering various promotions.
Business is getting there," Speaks said. "Because we're still so young, our weekdays are questionable. We still need business during the weekdays, which is why we're trying to do so many coupons and promotions and advertising we can."
Christophe's is at 296 North 2nd Ave. in downtown.
True Emotions Photography is holding a two-day fundraiser for Upland-based animal rescue charity Helping Out Pets Everyday. The fundraiser will be held on April 8 and 9 at the True Emotions studio, 1525 W. 13th St. Suite F in Upland. Spring Pet Portrait sessions will be offered for $29.95. Custom Easter greeting cards, Mugs and mouse pads with pet photos as well as other products will be available. For more information on how to prepare pets for portraits visit www.trueemotions.com Limited space is available. To make reservations call 909-949-9117.
Xavier Padilla of Upland was recently selected for the 2011 All-California Academic teams, chosen by Phi Theta Kappa, the international community college honor society.
Padilla, a student in Mt. San Antonio College's honors program, was one of two local students selected and one of 77 students selected throughout the state for the honor.
Padilla, and fellow student Lisa Ann Bastio of Pomona, receieved medallions during the Community College League of California awards ceremony held on March 21 at the Sacramento Convention Center.
The academic team is based on grades, leadership and community service.
Padilla is a business major and carries a 3.8 grade point average. He was selected for the All-California Academic First Team.
He is the current Associated Students President and served as the Student Trustee on the college's Board of Trustees last year.
Padilla is active in Mt. SAC's PTK chapter, was named a Mt. SAC Student of Distinction last year and was a member of Mt. SAC's award-winning speech team.
He plans to transfer to either USC, Chapman University, Columbia University as a business-entrepreneurship major.
The 27 first-team, 23 second-team and 27 third-team winners represent some of the best of the 2.8 million students enrolled in California's community college system.
The Upland Professional Firefighters local 3477 will be holding a Fill-the-Boot fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 9 and 10 on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Upland firefighters have been filling the boot for nearly 10 years and have raised enough money to send hundreds of local kids to MDA summer camp.
Fire figthers will stand on high profile street corners asking passers-by and motorists to drop lose change and dollar bills into their boots.
All proceeds will benefit the Southeast Los Angeles/San Bernardino County Chapter of the Muscular Dystophy Association.
Upland firefighters will collect donations at 19th Street and Campus Avenue as well as 8th street and Mountain Avenue.
UPLAND - Council members discussed City Manager Robb Quincey's employment during a closed session meeting on Monday, but didn't provide much information to the public on his status with the city.
Quincey has been on paid leave of absence since Jan. 4, but continues to collect compensation and benefits totaling more than $460,000 annually.
City Attorney William Curley said the issue involves personnel and legal matters.
"I know the council is frustrated that it can't give the public a far more detailed overview of what they're doing and what they have been doing," Curley said.
The Upland Animal Shelter is seeking volunteers to foster orphaned kittens and puppies until they are old enough for adoption.
There will be a foster home information meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 7 at the shelter, 1275 San Bernardino Road.
To sign up for the meeting or to begin fostering call Animal Services Supervisor Jon Knowlton at 909-931-4183.
San Antonio Community Hospital is hosting a community blood drive from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 7 in their Aita Auditorium at 999 San Bernardino Rd. in Upland.
All donors will receive a complimentary t-shirt, two free vouchers to an L.A. Galaxy Soccer game, two tickets for the Grammy museum at L.A. Live and Laugh Factory tickets.
Donors will also receive a spring flowering plant and a "buy one get one free" coupon for Vince's Spaghetti in Rancho Cucamonga.
For more information call 909-920-4705
Carden Arbor View School will hold it's 11th annual Caper event from 6 to 11 p.m. on April 2 at the Pierre Biane Winery at 10013 8th St. in Rancho Cucamonga.
The fundraising event celebrates the achievements, perseverance, excellence and responsibility of the students attending the school at 1530 N. San Antonio Ave. in Upland.
Admission is $75 per person.
The theme for the event is "A Night in Bordeaux." Each guest will be able to enjoy cocktails and hor'd'oeuvres while bidding on silent auction items.
There will be a five course French dinner catered by Impressions Gourmet Catering in Ontario.
The dinner will be followed by a live auction featuring items such as an English Golden Retriever puppy, a fighter jet airplane ride, a week in San Felipe, student's artwork and more.
Carden Arbor View School has partnered with Bang the Gavel Auction Services of Westlake Village.
The proceeds of the event will go to support the students.
There will be a special "Sci-Tech" challenge to raise funds to further enhance the students' learning experience by bidding on science and technology tools for the classroom.
For more information about Carden Arbor View School or to make reservations call 909-982-9919.
By Will Bigham, Staff Writer
The former treasurer of a local nonprofit group has been charged with embezzling about $85,000 from the organization's bank accounts.
Deron Edward Lane, 44, is accused of stealing about 75 percent of the funds belonging to the Chaffey Community Cultural Center, which manages the Cooper Regional History Museum in Upland and stages local events.
The group's president, Dave Stevens, said Friday that Lane has since repaid the money, which he allegedly stole between May 2009 and November last year.
Read more: http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_17703166?IADID=Search-www.dailybulletin.com-www.dailybulletin.com
The Upland Unified School District is enrolling three and four-year-old students in its Step Up Preschool program for the 2011-12 school year.
The program is at Sierra Vista Elementary School at 253 E. 14th St. in Upland.
Step Up Preschool is $15 a day and classes are held Monday through Thursday.
The District's 2010-11 Step Up Preschool program was honored by the California School Board Association with a Golden Bell Award.
The Golden Bell Award promotes excellence in education by recognizing outstanding programs in school districts and county offices of education throughout the state, according to the Association's Web site.
For more information or to enroll students call 909-949-7780 ext. 152.
UPLAND - The City Council has several items to discuss during their meeting on Monday, including the city manager's performance.
A performance evaluation of City Manager Robb Quincey is on the agenda for closed session.
The council placed Quincey on paid leave of absence Jan. 4.
Newly appointed Mayor Ray Musser said he does not believe any official decisions will come out of the closed session discussion because Councilman Ken Willis is expected to miss Monday's meeting due to illness.
Read more: http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_17701336?IADID=Search-www.dailybulletin.com-www.dailybulletin.com
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a co-conspirator named in the 11-count indictment of former Mayor John "JP" Pomierski.
Anthony Orlando Sanchez, who was charged on Feb. 1 by the U.S. District Attorney's office in Riverside, failed to appear at his arraignment Tuesday in federal court in Riverside.
This was Sanchez' third failure to appear.
"The FBI will do what they need to do to locate him and if he is located then he'll be brought in to face charges," said Assistant U.S. District Attorney Jerry Behnke.
Read more: http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_17701940?IADID=Search-www.dailybulletin.com-www.dailybulletin.com
Two Upland residents recently received a prize for their screenplay, "Under the Apple Tree."
Matthew Hill and Landon Johnson placed third last month in the 2011 Kairos Prize contest for spiritually-uplifting screenplays.
They were awarded $10,000 funded by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation as well as sponsorship through various script promotion services such as InkTip.com.
The host of the competition, Movieguide.org will send their script to a number of producers and agents interested in producing faith-based material.
This could lead to the script being made into a finished film, Hill said.
UPLAND - The city manager has received several amendments to his contract that will boost his pension considerably and that removed all limitations on his use of accrued leave.
Robb Quincey was placed on paid leave of absence on Jan. 4 and has since been collecting his compensation and benefits while away from the job.
Former Mayor John "JP" Pomierski, now under federal indictment, approved all the changes to Quincey's contract that now costs the city more than $460,000 annually. The City Council approved some of them, but it is not clear whether the council approved others.
Read more:http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_17707067?IADID=Search-www.dailybulletin.com-www.dailybulletin.com
The latest City Manager newsletter has been posted today.
Interim City Manager and Finance Director Stephen Dunn has been continuing the newsletter since City Manager Robb Quincey was placed on paid leave of absence on Jan. 4.
It can be found here: City Manager newsletter
UPLAND - The city will be taking the lead on this year's Lemon Festival in downtown, without the help of its founder.
After the bankruptcy of Main Street Upland Inc., the city has stepped in to take control of the non-profit's former events, including the festival.
The city decided not to retain Mark Hill's services, who founded the festival 13 years ago. Hill owned Davis Goldmark Jewelers in downtown before retiring in 2010.
"He's been there a long time because the store's been there. He's been involved each year and we really appreciate all the services and dedication that he has done for the city, but sometimes when there's a new situation you need to go ahead and let them have full reign to go forward," said Mayor Ray Musser.
Read more: http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_17693516
Auditions for the city's Lemon Festival Idol contest will begin next week.
They will be 6 p.m. Thursday and 4 p.m. April 2 and 9 at Moultrie Academy of Music, Voice and Dance, 1308 Monte Vista Ave. in Upland.
Semi-finals for adults will be at 10:30 a.m. April 16 during the farmer's market in downtown Upland, on A street across from the Metro Link.
Semi-finals for juniors and teens will be held during the first night of the Upland Lemon Festival at 5 p.m. April 29 in downtown.
Finals will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday during the Lemon Festival.
The competition "has become the hit of the event as far as entertainment," said Carly Moultrie, owner of Moultrie Academy and organizer of the festival's entertainment. "We've got so much great talent and people interested in doing it."
All ages can participate in the American Idol-inspired competition.
"The age range is 5 (years old) through adult. We've had people in their 80s audition for us and we're especially looking for all ages over 18 as well as younger people," Moultrie said.
For more information on the auditions and directions visit: http://www.moultrieacademy.com/
Por Vida Tattoo is hosting "Tattoo for Japan Day," from 12 to 8 p.m. Saturday.
The shop at 1964 W. Ninth St. in Upland will donate all the money they make that day to The Red Cross for the Japan earthquake and tsunami victims.
Upland Mayor Ray Musser, left, waits to give his State of the City address as he is introduced by Chamber of Commerce Chairman Greg Armstrong on Tuesday at George M. Gibson Senior Center. (Jennifer Cappuccio Maher/Staff Photographer)
UPLAND - Newly appointed Mayor Ray Musser shared his plans to move the city past recent scandals and reviewed several city accomplishments during his first State of the City address Tuesday at the George M. Gibson Senior Center.
Musser addressed some of the recent news that has resulted in a loss and reorganization of leadership, including former Mayor John Pomierski's indictment and the city manager's placement on paid leave of absence.
"Understandably for some, Upland has been operating under a cloud of disillusion, uncertainty and distrust of its leaders," he said. "Our employees have gone above and beyond our expectations to maintain an exceptional level of service to the community during this difficult time."
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Doctor Cynthia Preston will hold a free lecture from 6 to 7 p.m. April 7 at the Inland Naturopathic Medical Center at 314 N. Mountain Ave. in Upland.
The lecture, "Achieving Optimal Reproductive Health: Could you be Estrogen Dominant?" will discuss PMS, endometriosis, regular menstruation, PCOS and infertility, which could leave women exposed to environmental toxins that disrupt the delicate hormone balance in women, according to a Inland Naturopathic news release.
The Upland Woman's Club clubhouse at 590 N. 2nd Ave. recently received some help from a local business.
David Patsch, owner of D.P. Door Co. in Rancho Cucamonga and Claremont installed a much needed outside door at the rear of the clubhouse.
The building was built in 1926 making it a historical landmark. As a result, the building often needs repairs.
He also participates in the "Adopt a Highway" program, in which the company is responsible for the litter-free roadside on the 210 freeway from Claremont to Rancho Cucamonga.
The Upland Woman's Club is a philanthropic club that has about 86 female members.
The club is open to all women who desire to serve the community in an atmosphere of camaraderie.
The club offers a nursing scholarship, leadership training for young people called "HOBY" and they help Pacific Lifeline - a family shelter for homeless women and children.
Anyone interested in joining the club or assisting with the restoration of the clubhouse can visit www.cfwe21.com or call 909-982-3324.
The Mountain View Free Methodist Church in Upland is inviting the community to a Passover Seder from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 20.
The Church is at 1020 W. 8th St.
Cost is $25 per plate. Cost is $20 if purchased before Sunday.
Guests can order their own Haggadah for $8.
For more information call Dianne Allen at 909-982-8485 or e-mail her at kmallen2@verizon.net
Sue McGinty, author of the Bella Kowalski Mysteries series, will be sharing her secrets to writing a mystery novel during a free presentation from 2 to 3 p.m. April 16 in the Upland Public Library multipurpose room, 450 N. Euclid Ave.
McGinty's award winning short fiction has been featured in three Central Coast Mystery Writer anthologies and she has served as president and treasurer of the local chapter of Sisters in Crime.
She also heads up the Lillian Dean Writing Competition held in conjunction with the annual Central Coast Writer's Conference.
Her latest book is "Murder at Cuyamaca Beach."
Her books will be available for sale and signing.
For more information call the library at 909-931-4205.
The Walk for Suicide Awareness will be at 9 a.m. April 3 along the Euclid Avenue median in Upland.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. The event itself will kick off at 9 a.m.
The walk will begin on the median at Foothill Boulevard.
Cost is $20 per person and the proceeds will go toward suicide awareness and prevention education throughout Southern California.
Suicide Awareness was created in 2010 and it continuously works with people affected by suicide, those who have attempted and families who have been affected by suicide of a loved one.
For more information visit www.SA-inlandempire.org or by calling 909-322-6336.
Upland was recently the location for a local production company's first short film.
The recently launched Inland Empire-based film and television production company, Film Imaginarium, LLC filmed its debut SAG short film, "The Shooting Star Salesman" in January.
The whimsical tale of a door-to-door ageless salesman who sells shooting stars was filmed within the city.
Film Imaginarium was able to raise $10,000 in 30 days to finance their film through "crowd funding" - attaining monetary backing from family, friends and contacts through an expansive word of mount and strategic social media, according to a company news release.
"It's really special the amount of support we've received in pursuit of our passion. Even more so because we hope our film will support and encourage our audience to do the same", said William Camacho, writer and producer of the film.
Several Inland Empire businesses supported the film through corporate sponsorships, including: Four Points by Sheraton Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga, 2nd Avenue Antiques, Red Brick Pizza, The Curb Coffee, Rizza Pizza and Spin Q Studios.
"The Shooting Star Salesman" is currently in post-production and is slated to enter competition at national and international film festivals this year.
Actor Yancey Arias starred as the Salesman, joined by co-star Elijah Velarde, Amanda Pajer, Jason Gedrick and Sydney Tamiia Poitier.
Christophe's Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Upland has been nominated for "Best place to impress a date" and "Best specialty cocktail" for the City Voter Inland Empire Hotlist.
The last day to vote is Saturday.
Voting can be done online by visiting http://ie.cityvoter.com/christophe-s-restaurant-and-lounge/biz/578525
There is also a link on the restaurant's Facebook page and website, www.christophesrestaurant.com
Christophe's is at 296 N. 2nd Ave. in Upland.
Feeling down?
Nancy DeVore will be giving an experiential learning lecture from 2 to 3 p.m. March 26 about the three keys to living the good life at the Upland Public Library, 450 N. Euclid Ave.
Attendees can learn techniques that can make a difference daily in their level of happiness as well as ways to create positive change in relationships.
There will be time to practice some tools to use to experience more happiness.
This program is free and will be present in the library's multipurpose room.
For more information about the library's Meet the Expert series call 909-931-4205.
UPLAND - Although Upland's city manager has been away from his job since January, his salary and benefits are still taking a chunk out of the city budget.
Robb Quincey was placed on paid leave of absence on Jan. 4 by the City Council, which has yet to decide whether to bring him back or let him go.
In the meantime, he's costing the city about $38,000 a month in total salary and benefits.
The council could possibly make a decision within the next month or two, said Ray Musser, who was appointed mayor this month to replace John Pomierski, who resigned days before he was indicted by a federal grand jury.
"When the right time comes we will make a decision," Musser said. "We understand the cost. We understand that. We are not sleeping at the wheel."
The city's municipal code prevents the council from terminating the city manager within 180 days of a general election if a new council member is elected.
Read more: http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_17630341
The City Council has made changes to two of their associated water boards.
During Monday's council meeting they appointed Councilman Ken Willis as proxy to vote all shares at the annual stockholder's meeting of the San Antonio Water Company and the West End Consolidated Water Company.
The city owns about 68 percent of San Antonio, which will hold it's annual stockholders meeting on April 5 to elect the board of directors for the upcoming year.
The proposed San Antonio board includes:
Ken Willis
Tom Thomas
Glenn Bozar
Will Elliot
Sue Sundell
Brian Brandt
Fred Gattas
The city owns about 91 percent of the shares in West End Consolidated Water Company, a private mutual water company. The company will hold it's annual stockholder's meeting on April 27 to elect their new board of directors.
The proposed West End board includes:
Ken Willis
Tom Thomas
Jason Gaudy
Richard Mayo
Mark Bertone
Upland City Manager Robb Quincey was removed from both boards. The City Council placed him on paid leave of absence on Jan. 4.
Mark Hill, owner of the now closed Davis Goldmark Jewelers in downtown, was also replaced on both boards.
Mark Wiley, the city's water operations manager, was replaced on the West End board.
UPLAND - The city will hold a special election to fill the council seat vacated by newly appointed Mayor Ray Musser.
After some discussion Monday, the City Council unanimously voted to hold the election.
The election has been scheduled for Aug. 30 and will be conducted by mail only. The nomination period will be from May 9 to June 3.
Musser wanted to appoint city Treasurer Dan Morgan, but changed his vote to make it unanimous.
"I feel good about that. We'll do it, we'll get it in and done as quickly as possible," Musser said.
Read more: http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_17623584Teens can play board games and Nintendo Wii from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Carnegie Cultural Center at 123 D St. in downtown.
The library is sponsoring the event.
Teens can also take their own Nintendo DS systems to challenge others on the free wi-fi.
The city is giving way 25 water saving Toro Precision Series Sprinkler Spray Nozzles to Upland residents.
The nozzles are available while supplies last and online only.
Residents can follow five steps to obtain the nozzles:
enter their Upland Utility Account number
watch a mandatory two-minute-long video
print out a voucher for 25 nozzles
redeem the voucher at a participating irrigation supply store
For more information on the nozzles visit www.freesprinklernozzles.com/res-video.html
For more information on the giveaway call Public Works at 909-291-2935.
The owner of the Chick-fil-A in Upland was recently given the Symbol of Success award, the company's highest honor for a restaurant operator.
Ed Hawkins was among 54 operators to receive the award at the chain's annual meeting held from Feb. 20-23 in San Antonio, Texas.
The Symbol of Success award recognizes those who successfully achieve aggressive sales goals over the previous year.
As part of the award Hawkins earned the opportunity to select one of 13 Ford Models. First-time Symbol of Success winners receive the keys to their vehicle for one year.
Restaurant operators who match or exceed the same level of performance for the second consecutive year earn the title to the vehicle.
In a year of new product introductions, geographic expansion and new store openings, Chick-fil-A finished strong in 2010 by marking the company's 43rd consecutive year of sales growth, according to a Chick-fil-A news release.
The company reported system-wide sales of more than $3.5 billion, representing an 11.37 percent increase over the chain's 2009 overall sales performance.
The Upland Chick-fil-A is at 1949 N. Campus Ave. in the Colonies Crossroads Shopping Center.
Cardiovascular Perfusionist Ahmses Maat will discuss the scientific rationale and current research support the use of heat, or hyperthermia, as a treatment for cancer and chronic infections such as hepatitis.
The free presentation is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Inland Naturopathic Medical Center at 314 N. Mountain Ave. in Upland.
Ahmses will also describe the various delivery methods of heat, access to treatment and acceptance by physicians. Reimbursement by insurance carriers will be covered as well.
UPLAND - City council members were dismayed by the charges filed against their former Mayor John "JP" Pomierski, but only newly appointed Mayor Ray Musser said he had previous suspicions.
Pomierski and Upland contractor John Hennes were named in an 11-count indictment filed March 2 by a federal grand jury.
The indictment accuses Pomierski of forcing owners of two businesses to pay him $45,000 in bribes.
Pomierski and Hennes pleaded not-guilty March 3 in U.S. District Court in Riverside.
Read more: http://www.dailybulletin.com/uplandwatch/ci_17615213
Little car enthusiasts will have a chance on Saturday to preview some cars expected to be shown at the 31st annual Southwest Unique Little Car Show on April 1-2 in downtown Upland.
The sneak peek will be from noon to 6 p.m. at Fratello's at 1667 N. Mountain Ave. No. 124 in Upland.
Fratello's will be giving out free samples of their Italian food.
The car show in April will feature little cars from around the world.
Proceeds from the show will benefit the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of Southern California.
Joseph Machado, 13 of Upland, will be honored during the 18th annual Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Foundation Gala on March 10.
Machado is the foundation's 2010 Junior Hometown Hero Award Recipient.
Last summer, Machado rode his bicycle from a park in Rancho Cucamonga to Washington D.C. raising awareness and funds for disadvantaged children.
He raised more than $30,000.
When he was 11 he spent several months in a wheelchair with head to toe injuries, including broken ribs as well as head and neck injuries after riding his bike head first into a brick wall.
The gala, sponsored by San Manual Band of Mission Indians, will have a New Orleans theme titled, "Health, hope and all that jazz."
It will be at the National Orange Show Events Center at 689 S. E Street in San Bernardino.
Master Builders Toastmasters is sponsoring communication workshop in five sessions beginning March 17 in the private banquet room at Denny's Restaurant, 385 S. Mountain Ave. in Upland.
The sessions will be from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. and will run through April 14.
The cost for materials and fees is $27.50.
Participants will learn to overcome fear of public speaking, control nervousness, improve communication in the workplace, learn effective evaluations, the art of extemporaneous speaking as well as the fundamentals of public speaking, organization, gestures and vocal variety.
Master Builders Toastmasters meets from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. every Thursday at the Denny's on Mountain Avenue in Upland.
With more than 260,000 members and more than 12,500 clubs in 113 countries, Toastmasters International helps people of all backgrounds find the courage to change and become more confident in front of an audience, according to a Toastmasters news release.
For more information call Marjorie Benesh at 909-985-5238.
John Victor Pomierski, 56, of Upland, surrendered to authorities today after being named in an 11-count indictment returned Wednesday afternoon by a federal grand jury in Riverside.
The indictment accuses Pomierski of conspiracy, extortion and bribery offenses in a scheme that led the owners of two businesses to pay $45,000 in bribes.
A federal grand jury has indicted Pomierski and the mayor's appointee to a municipal board - John Hennes - on federal corruption charges that outline an extortion scheme targeting the two Upland businesses.
Read more about the indictment: http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_17530159#ixzz1Fau9zQPuThe Uplanders Club is inviting the public to attend their annual philanthropic event, "Spring frolic: from bumblebees to lemon leaves and a performance show starring The Sentimental Sisters," with Jay C. Munns, a trio that showcases the styles and songs of 1940's "The Andrew Sisters."
The event will be at 11 a.m. March 12 at the Doubletree Hotel at 555 W. Foothill Blvd. in Claremont.
Attendees can win Opportunity Baskets and door prizes.
There will also be a silent auction and a chance to win a cash prize.
Attendees are asked to RSVP by Sunday by calling Roxanne Basica at 909-982-5570.
The Uplanders Club is a non-profit organization that fosters friendship through social activities and community service.
The World's Largest Vodka Bottle is on display at Liquorama Fine Wines & Spirits at 901 W. Foothill Blvd. in Upland.
The bottle is hand made and cost more than $25,000 to create.
This Chopin Vodka bottle recently arrived from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where it was signed by Oscar Nominated Actress Annette Bening and Oscar winning actor Kevin Costner.
Keep updated on the latest Upland investigation news through the Daily Bulletin's new special section, Upland Watch.
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The Upland High School jazz band is hosting the 38th annual Western States Jazz Festival this weekend.
The festival will be from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
Novice and junior high school bands will perform Friday. High school bands will perform Saturday.
Composer and tenor sax player, Don Menza will perform both days with the Upland High School jazz band.
Admission is $2.
Performances will be in the Highlander Auditorium at 565 W. 11th St.
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Iris Stabile of Upland celebrated her 102nd birthday Feb. 21 surrounded by four generations of family and friends at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Rancho Cucamonga.
Stabile was born on Feb. 22, 1909 in New York City.
One of Stabile's favor experiences was meeting Yankee great Babe Ruth on March 13, 1940.
She had just graduated from National School of Cosmeticians in New York. With her diploma in hand she entered a New York City butcher shop, where she spotted Ruth.
Not having a piece of paper available, she flipped over her diploma and had him autograph the back.
When people ask Stabile her secret to her long life and good looks she says, "A glass of wine everyday."
The Gary Ovitt Meatloaf sandwich is now being served at PageOne Cafe.
I first heard about this sandwich created in San Bernardino County Supervisor Ovitt's honor a couple of weeks ago when I was on assignment at PageOne Cafe. The cafe is owned by SMG, which operates the Ontario Convention Center as well as the Cafe.
On Tuesday, Ovitt, Daily Bulletin columnist David Allen, Victoria VanDamme and myself met up to taste the sandwich.
"I'm more honored by the sandwich than the library," Ovitt joked, referring to the recently renamed Ovitt Family Community Library.
VanDamme, the director of PageOne Cafe, had come up with the idea of naming a dish in honor of the supervisor after the library had been renamed.
"Sue gets the library, and I get a sandwich," Ovitt joked.
Late last year, VanDamme contacted Ovitt's wife, Sue, inquiring about his favorite sandwich. After she learned it was meatloaf, VanDamme gathered five other members from her staff, including the cafe's chef, to see who could come up with the best recipe for the sandwich.
In December, Ovitt came to the Ontario Convention Center, where all the food for the cafe is prepared, to judge the best recipe. The winning selection would be served at the cafe, VanDamme said.
The recipes included one topped with mashed potatoes and another that was an inverted sandwich with french fries on top.
The winning selection is a slice of meatloaf served on sourdough roll, provolone cheese, shredded parmesan with horseradish mayonnaise.
"The simplicity of it was more what I like and I was used to," Ovitt said.
This was just the second time Ovitt had eaten his own sandwich, since it was unveiled earlier this month.
Growing up, meatloaf sandwich was a staple dish at his home, Ovitt said. And it's a dish his wife, Sue, makes on occasion.
"Sue's is a little more spicy."
As he ate his sandwich, Ovitt told VanDamme that the second time around was just as good as the first.
At one point, library staff stopped by our table to give the supervisor their approval of the sandwich.
"You're a brand name now," VanDamme told Ovitt.
You can buy the Gary Ovitt meatloaf sandwich, including a choice of a side item for $7.50.
I got an e-mail from Belinda Campos who said she didn't win an all-expenses- paid "I Love Lucy"-theme wedding for which she was competing.
She and her fiance, Jonathan Moctezuma, were one of five in the running for a dream wedding in Jamestown, N.Y., on Lucille Ball's 100th birthday and 60th anniversary of "I Love Lucy."
Although they did not win the contest, the Ontario couple wanted to thank everyone for their support.
Continue reading Couple not empty-handed at 'I Love Lucy' contest.
Join firefighters from Ontario Local 1430 at their ninth annual Tip the Fire Fighter fundraiser at the El Torito on St. Patrick's Day.
Proceeds for the March 17 fundraiser will benefit Steven's Hope for Children.
Firefighters will greet and serve the public to raise money and awareness for Steven's Hope for Children, a local nonprofit organization that assists families of seriously ill or injured children.
The fundraiser will be from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dinner reservations are strongly recommended.
El Torito is at 3680 Inland Empire Blvd.
For more information, call Capt. Marty Perez at 760- 285-5441 or Capt. John Sitar at 909-229-9077.
The Upland council on Monday night named Councilman Ray Musser the city's new mayor.
Musser replaces John Pomierski, who resigned last week from office amid an FBI investigation into alleged corruption in the city.
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