August 2011 Archives
Children's Network's 25th annual conference will be on Sept. 28 and 29 at the Ontario Convention Center.
The conference provides educational workshops to health care professionals, behavioral health clinicians, child care providers, social workers, community-based organizations, educators, foster parents, kin caregivers, law enforcement and safety personnel.
This year it will have more than 50 workshops that cover a wide array of topics related to youths.
Information: http://
hss.sbcounty.gov/
Childrens%20Network or 909-383-9677
Picture: Left to right, Debbie Wilhelmi, second runner up; Arnetta Lowe, winner; and Dino Medina, first runner up.
Arnetta Lowe recently won $1,000 in the "Biggest Loser" contest held at Elegance Salon, 230 N. Central Ave. in Upland.
Lowe lost just over 20 pounds and 12 percent of her body weight.
First runner up was Dino Medina, with a lost of nearly 19 pounds and 11 percent of body weight. Second runner up was Debbie Wilhemi, who lost nearly 21 pounds and nearly 11 percent of body weight. Runner ups were awarded with digital body fat scales.
The groups total weight loss was nearly 164 pounds.
Several of the participants are continuing their weight loss programs and are getting positive results.
The idea for the contest came about when walking buddies, Lowe, Medina and Gloria Nicholson wanted to get in shape for events they were to attend in March. The committed to diet and exercise for six weeks.
After some time off their diet, they decided to hold a weight loss contest at their work.
There were 19 people participating in the challenge, including salon staff and clients.
Upland voters have elected Debbie Stone to the City Council.
Stone, a funeral director at Stone Funeral Home in Upland, received 34.75 percent of the vote as of 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters.
She received 3,347 votes.
Martin Thouvenell, former Upland police chief, came in second with 28.43 percent of the vote or 2,739 votes.
Upland City Treasurer Dan Morgan placed third with just over 11 percent of the vote.
Stone was one of 11 candidates running to fill a vacancy left on the council when former Councilman Ray Musser was appointed mayor in February.
The term will end in November 2014.
Musser was appointed by a majority on the council shortly after former Mayor John Pomierski resigned. The following week Pomierski and Upland contractor, John Hennes, were named in an 11-count indictment accusing them of extorting $45,000 from two Upland businesses.
Hennes was also a member of the city's Building Board of Appeals.
The two pleaded not-guilty in Federal Court in Riverside on March 3.
Their trial is scheduled for January.
Although the council, with the exception of Councilman Gino Filippi, voted to appoint Musser to the mayoral seat, they unanimously voted to hold a special election to fill the empty council seat.
They agreed to an all mail election which cost the city about $135,000.
View the results here
Carden Arbor View School has partnered with online shopping site MyQuickDeals.com to offer school families and the local community the opportunity to take advantage of special deals and discounts by local businesses.
Each time someone registers with the site with the school's code and buys one of the local merchant's offers, the school will receive a 10 percent donations on any daily deal purchased by the donor, sponsor or friends associated with the school.
The donations received by the school will be used to buy educational tools or equipment for students.
For more inforamtion about Carden Arbor View School's partner code and MyQuickDeals.com call Terri DiMarco, the school's director of development at 909-982-9919 or email her at tdimarco@cardenarborview.org
Carden Arbor View School is a k-8 private school at 1530 N. San Antonio Ave. in Upland.
The San Antonio Heights Association will hold their 2nd annual Steakfest from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at San Antonio Park in Upland.
Chicken will also be available.
Tickets are $12 and will be available during the Produce Exchange from 9 to 11 a.m.
Saturday in the Life Bible Fellowship parking lot, 2426 N. Euclid Ave.
Tickets can also be purchased by calling 909-638-1693 or 909-981-3317.
San Antonio Park is at the corner of Mountain Avenue and 24th Street.
The deadline for the city's all mail-in election is Tuesday.
The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Office in San Bernardino must receive the ballots by 8 p.m. Tuesday, or they will not be counted.
Ballots can be dropped off at City Hall, 460 N. Euclid Ave. between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
There will not be any polling places.
UPLAND - The 11 candidates running for City Council have two days left to sway any last minute or undecided voters.
As of Friday, a little more than 8,600 of the 36,000 ballots sent out to residents have been returned to the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters, which means there may still be an opportunity for candidates to win last-minute votes.
The deadline for the all mail election is Tuesday.
There should be a large amount of ballots heading to the registrar during the last days of the election, said Doug Johnson, a research fellow with Claremont McKenna College's Rose Institute.
"Usually there's a fairly big surge the final weekend and there will probably be a lot of people dropping their ballots off on Tuesday, those who procrastinate and wait until the last minute which everyone tends to do," Johnson said.
But the turnout so far is actually pretty good, he said.
"Usually (elections) turn out between 20 and 25 percent," Johnson said. "Since they've hit that number even before the final rush they're doing a little better than average."
Although the election is winding down, voters can still expect to see candidates out in public, hear from candidates over the phone or even correspond through e-mail.
Sam Fittante, retired owner of a lawn maintenance company, said he is still running into residents who have not voted yet.
"I'm not actually asking them to vote for me. I'm handing them my cards and saying, "Please vote'," Fittante said. "I'm still optimistic that I have a slim chance."
Debbie Stone, funeral director at Stone Funeral Home in Upland, said she, too, is still hearing from undecided voters.
"I'm getting a lot of questions through my email account and calls where people are calling that are undecided and asking different questions," Stone said. "We're also pursuing some non-traditional avenues, and they actually seem to be a very good source, so we'll see I guess."
Elaine Courey, a Bonita Unified School District teacher, is making sure her family, friends, neighbors and co-workers do not forget to vote.
"I keep bugging them and asking them, `Have you voted? Have you voted?' " she said.
Dan Morgan, the city treasurer, is relying on the phone lines to get the word out.
"At this point, phone calling is the thing that will probably have the most use," he said. "I'm having fun communicating with people."
Ladan Bezanson, a learning coordinator for Montclair, will be speaking with some of the city's shoppers over the weekend.
"I'm going near shopping centers and talking with people and passing out fliers," she said. "I've been hitting public events and also been distributing fliers throughout neighborhoods. This is my last push here."
Voters may see Maureen Sundstrom, an attorney, at the grocery store or her children's school wearing her campaign shirt.
"One purpose is they can identify me and know who I am. They can ask me questions and talk to me, which has worked," Sundstrom said. "It has also kind of allowed people to see who I am at the grocery store, who I am at my kids' school - what kind of person I am and get to know me."
Continue reading Upland candidates do some last minute campaigning.
UPLAND - A final filing of campaign contributions before Tuesday's City Council election shows nearly $10,000 trickling in during the last days of the race.
Four of the 11 candidates filed paperwork for additional contributions through Aug.13.
Martin Thouvenell, a former Upland police chief, raised the most money at $6,848. Overall, he has had $56,837 in contributions.
Thouvenell's latest filings included $1,000 contributions from Victorville-based WS Realty Inc. Optimum Property, Upland-based Vanguard Builders and Citizens For Brulte - Board of Equalization 2014, a political action committee for former state Sen. Jim Brulte, R-Rancho Cucamonga.
"Those are just longtime friends of mine that have wanted to donate money," Thouvenell said. "A lot of people have donated. People I don't even know who they are. I guess that's how all campaigns go."
Thouvenell has spent $64,967, which surpasses his contributions, but, he said, he will be able to make up for it as the campaign continues.
"I continue to get contributions," he said. "I'm getting contributions every day on the website, and there will be some other contributions that come in, and I'll certainly be able to take care of our commitments."
Debbie Stone, a funeral director at Stone Funeral Home, has raised more than $2,900 bringing her total to $6,390.
Continue reading More contributions filed in Upland campaign.
The Upland Greek Festival at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 1391 Chaffee St., is from 5 to 10 p.m. today and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday as well as Sunday.
There will be food, pastries, live music, Greek dancing, children's games, vendor booths and church tours.
General admission is $2. Students with an identification card and children under 12 can enter for free.
Admission is free during Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Attendees will also get $2 off dinner plates and $1 off alcoholic beverages.
Free parking is available in a designated lot off 9th Street and Grove Avenue.
The San Antonio Canyon Watershed will hold its 7th annual Clean Up Day from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 10 along Shinn Road in Mt. Baldy.
Volunteers will spend time picking up debris and litter to keep the water supply clean.
Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
The cities of Upland and Pomona as well as the San Antonio Water Company will be participating.
For more information call Lanae Hernandez at 909-802-7413.
The clean up will be across the street from Fire Station 25 at 3000 N. Mountain Rd.
The Uplanders Club will launch its 42nd year at their general meeting and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 14 at Pasta Cucina Rustica, 2086 Foothill Blvd. in La Verne.
Tami Simpson will speak about financial planning.
The Uplanders Club is a non-profit organization that fosters friendship through social activities and community service.
The Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at different local restaurants.
Guests are welcome
Attendees are to RSVP by Sept. 9 to Mary Burns.
Burns can be reached at 909-985-9977.
SAN ANTONIO HEIGHTS - Coyotes are no strangers to San Antonio Heights, and resident William Perry has experienced this first-hand.
The Heights resident watched his 3-year-old shih tzu Cooty get snatched by a coyote in his front yard.
"My truck is not a four-wheel-drive, but I made it one that morning," Perry said.
Cooty survived the attack, but lost his right eye.
"I was going to run that coyote over and then my dog jumped up," Perry said. "I about freaked. He shouldn't have been alive."
Now Perry carries an air horn with him to scare off lurking coyotes, which doesn't hurt, said Andrew Hughan, information officer for the state Department of Fish and Game.
"It can't hurt," Hughan said. "The rest of the neighbors probably don't appreciate it, but it doesn't hurt. There's no deterrent like bear spray. There's nothing like that for coyotes."
Generally making noise or throwing objects at the coyotes tends to scare them off, he said.
Perry has also developed a new daily routine. He will drive around his house in his truck looking for coyotes. He also keeps his dogs inside at night
Hughan said it is important for people to eliminate all food sources and avoid feeding wildlife. They should also never leave small animals unattended.
Coyote sightings this time of year is typical, Hughan said.
"It's summertime. It's the high heat right now coyotes are out looking for food doing what coyotes do. Nothing unusual," Hughan said.
There have not been any people attacked by coyotes this year in California, he said.
"It does happen, but it's very very rare that coyotes will actually go after a person, so that's the good news," Hughan said. "The bad news is hundreds and hundreds of pets get scooped up every year. The smaller animals are more vulnerable."
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UPLAND - Police Chief Steve Adams' reputation appears to have been upheld as he seeks a medical retirement from the city.
According to his attorney, Stephen Larson, several allegations against Adams were determined to be "unfounded" and "not sustained" by a private investigation firm.
Adams intends to end his 30-year career with the Upland Police Department because of a heart condition that has kept him away from his job since December, Larson said.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed serving the people of the city of Upland these past 30 years, and I am very proud of all of the extraordinary men and women of the Upland Police Department with whom I have been blessed to serve," Adams said in a statement emailed by Larson.
City Manager Stephen Dunn hired Yorba Linda-based investigation firm Norman A. Traub and Associates to look into allegations against Adams regarding his handling of a police report taken in 2008 involving then-City Manager Robb Quincey and Quincey's ex-fiancee.
One of the officers who investigated the incident, John Moore, threatened to sue the city in January 2010, alleging he was passed over for a promotion and was harassed by Quincey and Adams because he would not destroy the report.
Moore has since been promoted from sergeant to lieutenant.
"Chief Adams has maintained from the beginning that he did absolutely nothing wrong, and we believe that the findings by the investigator completely vindicate him," Larson said.
Larson said he received a copy of the findings from the investigator, George Vanecek.
Allegations of Adams having unduly influenced the writing of the report and improper filing process and retention of the report were "unfounded," he said.
A third allegation of coercing the destruction of the report and evidence was "not sustained," Larson said.
Read more: http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_18761720Black dogs and cats will be available for adoption at half-price during the Upland Animal Shelter's "Back in Black" promotion through Sept. 17.
The promotion is part of Best Friends Animal Society's 34-day nationwide effort to encourage people to adopt black dogs, cats, puppies and kittens.
"Rescue groups and shelters across the country know black cats and dogs are often incredibly friendly and loving, sometimes really silly, they can be your best hiking buddy or a real lap baby. They each have their own personality," said Jon Knowlton, Animal Services Supervisor, in a city news release.. "Unfortunately, they get overlooked. By participating in this national promotion and featuring only black animals - and cutting adoption fees in half - we are hoping people will take a second look and get to know these characters for the wonderful four-footed family members they can be."
The adoption event is part of Best Friends Animal Society's goal of "No More Homeless Pets," which aims to end the killing of dogs and cats in the country's shelters.
The Upland Animal Shelter is part of the No More Homeless Pets Network - a Society program that offers help and support to animal rescue groups that save lives in their communities.
Best Friends Animal Society is a Utah-based non-profit that forms no-kill programs and partnerships that will bring about a day when there are "No More Homeless Pets."
Potential adopters can view the pets at the shelter, 1275 San Bernardino Rd. in Memorial Park or here.
The Upland Public Library will be closed Sept. 3-5 for the Labor Day Holiday.
Doors will open back up on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The library is at 450 N. Euclid Ave.
It has been 50 years since Jelena Ninkovic escaped a worn torn Yugoslavia to a free America.
Ninkovic, who will be 76 years old next month, celebrated the anniversary of her immigration to America with family and friends on Aug. 13 in the Upland Manor dining hall, 1125 W. Arrow Hwy.
Ethnic and American foods were prepared and Ninkovic shared her story. The group then san "This is My Country," said the Pledge of Allegiance and joined in singing and listening to music of her choice.
Ninkovic was born on Sept. 20, 1935 in Belgrade Yugoslavia, which is now Serbia. She was a political refugee in Belgium from June 23, 1958 to Aug. 13, 1961. She arrived in New York City on Aug. 13, 1961.
Ninkovic has written about her journey in a memoir called "Coming Home."
"When the Second World War started, German, Italian and Russian armies marched through my home town," Ninkovic wrote. "Bombs were falling on us. We saw destruction of lives and structures. Between bombardments, people gathered in homes and backyards to pray, hoping for an end to this nightmare."
Continue reading Upland resident celebrates 50 years in America.
UPLAND - Neighbors who faced an odd alignment in a political map proposed earlier this summer are back with their neighbors.
The 1400 blocks of North Ukiah Way and North Victoria Avenue were to join residents south of 14th Street in the new 31st Congressional District, while their neighbors to the east, west and north would have been in the new 27th Congressional District.
But the California Citizens Redistricting Commission approved maps on Aug. 12 that include the residents of the two blocks with their neighbors in the northern part of Upland.
Peter Yao, a former Claremont mayor and member of the redistricting commission, said the change was due to a routine cleanup process and not due to complaints from residents.
"When you clean up the map and modify the population, then the mappers end up having to readjust by a few persons and that's the vehicle they use to make the adjustments," Yao said. "It wasn't because of any particular block or particular group that they were picking. It was strictly manipulating."
By law, the commission had to balance congressional districts down to a single person, Yao said.
The 14-member commission, which consists of five Democrats, five Republicans and four commissioners from neither majority party, released its final maps on July 28 and approved them Aug. 15.
Rep. David Dreier, R-San Dimas, currently represents all of Upland.
Continue reading Upland block no longer singled out.
Upland High School students can return to school today knowing that all necessary repairs have been made to the campus as a result of two copper wiring thefts this month.
About $16,000 worth of copper wiring was stolen from the campus this month, leaving the pool, tennis courts and football stadium without power.
"The guys have done a really good job in repairing the facility," said Deo Persaud, assistant superintendent of business services for the Upland Unified School District. "I was just over there, and all the rooms look ready and the lights work."
The district has paid $16,000 to make the repairs but will be reimbursed by their insurance after meeting a $5,000 deductible, Persaud said.
There have not been any additional thefts.
UPLAND - The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office has closed its investigation into where Councilman Gino Filippi resides.
A complaint was filed with the district attorney's Public Integrity Unit in April accusing Filippi of not living in Upland.
"Well, I was actually surprised that it continued after the election was over, but, of course, I knew all along that I hadn't violated any rules," Filippi said. "I wish I could have a party and show everyone where I live."
Filippi is required to live in the city to be a councilman. He was elected in November 2010.
The Public Integrity Unit has determined that there is not enough evidence to charge Filippi, according to a letter sent to Filippi from the District Attorney's Office.
The investigation included a review of information submitted with the complaint, an independent investigation of the evidence, including witness interviews and examination of pertinent documents and government records, as well as a legal analysis of the evidence, according to the letter.
Filippi was registered to vote from 1996 to 2010 in San Antonio Heights, according to the Registrar of Voters Office.
He changed his registration to an Upland address in July 2010, shortly before pulling his nomination papers with the city. He changed his address to his current residence in September 2010.
Downtown will be very active on Saturday.
As part of the city's August Summer Series, residents can try foods from various food trucks during the Artists on A Street event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Local products will also be available during the Upland Farmer's Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The events will be at the corner of A Street and 3rd Avenue across from the Metrolink Station.
For more information call 909-931-4300.
When Beaumont residents Kevin and Louise Peterson saw Buddy for the first time, they knew he needed them.
Buddy, who the couple believes to be a young yorkshire terrier maltese mix, arrived at the Upland Animal Shelter in July with madded hair and a broken jaw.
"When we saw him we couldn't stand to think what would have happened to him," Kevin Peterson said.
Sheila Chung, a volunteer at the shelter, groomed Buddy when he arrived and discovered his jaw was broken.
Maria Fahie, a veterinarian and professor at Western University of Health Sciences, estimated the surgery to cost about $3,000. She offered to do the surgery.
It was paid for through the Shelter's medical fund, which relies on donations to help pay for surgeries on pets at the shelter.
Kevin Peterson visited the shelter almost every day until they were able to take him home on Aug. 15.
"I just wanted to make sure he understood that somebody loved and cared for him," he said.
Continue reading Injured dog finds home.
A blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mountain View Chevrolet in Upland in support of Justin Cacucciolo, who has been diagnosed with Common Variable Immune Deficiency.
The disease, CVID, prevents Justin's immune system from creating immune cells and keeping them in his body. He has weekly infusions of immune Globulin to regulate his immune system.
The blood produces plasma and Justin needs 100 people a week to donate for one week of treatment.
Since Justin started receiving transfusions in November 2010, his immune levels are at a healthy range for the first time ever, according to a flyer for the drive.
The donations will be administered by the American Red Cross Bloodmobile.
People can donate blood even if they have diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Medications associated with theses illnesses are suitable. Tattoos and piercings are acceptable after one year.
Identification is required.
Donors must be at least 16 years old as well as meet height and weight requirements.
For more information and to make an appointment call Kristy Cacucciolo at 951-316-6884.
Donors can also make an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: MVCHEVROLET.
The dealership is at 1079 W. Foothill Blvd.
The city is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Planning Commission.
Residents interested in the position are to submit an application by Thursday to the City Clerk's Office, 460 N. Euclid Ave.
Applications may be obtained by calling 909-931-4120.
An Upland physical therapist has been running for a cause.
Kristina Salib, a therapist at Physiotherapy Associates Upland, is running in two upcoming marathons to raise funds for Fisher House, a program that supports America's military in their time of need.
Salib will run in the Long Beach Marathon on Oct. 9 and in the Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 30 in Washington D.C.
She has already run two half marathons in San Fransisco on July 31 and in Salinas on Aug. 6.
Because members of the military and their families are stationed worldwide and must often travel great distances for specialized medical care, the Fisher House Foundation donates "comfort home" built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers.
The homes enable family members to be close to a loved one during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease or injury.
Salib has been a clinician with Physiotherapy Associates Upland for five years and has been a physical therapist for 10 years. She has a post graduate DPT and her specialties are the foot and ankle, shoulder and knee.
As part of the company, Salib has participated in other charitable causes including walks and raising money for the MS Society, Inland Valley Hope Partners' walk for the hungry and Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society.
The Upland clinic provides free injury screenings for community members as well as special programs for return to sport, orthotics evaluations, lymphedema, oncology and women's health issues.
For more information call the clinic at 909-985-2337.
The trial for former Mayor John Pomierski and contractor John Hennes has been postponed.
The trial date has been moved to Jan. 10 in Federal Court in Riverside.
A pre-trial date has been set for Dec. 12.
Pomierski and Hennes, owner of JH Builders in Upland, were indicted on March 2 on federal corruption charges that outline a scheme to extort money from two Upland businesses.
They pleaded not-guilty in Federal Court in Riverside on March 3.
This is the second time the trial has been postponed.
UPLAND - Thousands of dollars worth of copper wiring has been stolen this month from the Upland High School campus, leaving some of the school's facilities temporarily powerless just days before school starts.
About $11,000 worth of copper wiring was stolen Monday from an electrical vault north of the swimming pool, taking the pool and lights for the tennis courts as well as the football stadium out of commission, said Deo Persaud, assistant superintendent of business services for the Upland Unified School District.
About $5,000 worth of wiring was stolen earlier this month from an electrical vault near the stadium's south bleachers.
Persaud said the repairs should be made by the time school starts Tuesday.
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The city's three community heroes will be honored on Sept. 8 during Upland Day at the L.A. County Fair.
Cara Nicole Ablett is the city's young hero. Max Williams was named as the adult hero and Linda R.
Bracey has been selected as the senior hero.
Every year the Fair at Fairplex honors community heroes from 17 surrounding cities during their community days.
A community reception will be held at 4 p.m. in the Millard Sheets Center for the Arts. A community parade will follow at 5 p.m. The city's community heroes will be honored during a presentation at 5:30 p.m. on the Building 4 stage.
Ablett has been actively involved in the Girl Scouts of America for more than 10 years. She has demonstrated leadership and dediction to volunteering through various projects while earning her Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.
To earn her Gold award, Ablett worked with the Freedom Writer's Foundation raising more than $7,500 for scholarships which will help first generation students attend college.
Williams serves in a leadership or governance role in multiple community agencies including the United Methodist Church of Upland, the Scheu Family YMCA of Upland, Upland Kiwanis, the Inland Valley Recovery Service as well as in the private sector with Pacific Western Bank.
He has been the architect on a pro bono basis for most of the organizations he volunteers for. His work can be seen in many places throughout the Inland Empire and Upland.
Bracey has volunteered with the Foothill Family Shelter in Upland for more than 26 years and is currently the President of the Board of Directors.
Bracey is one of the shelter's founding members.
She has chaired the Community Allocations Committee for the United Way of the Inland Empire and has been a member of the Assistance League for 22 years.
Bracey also volunteers for the Girl Scouts of America and San Antonio Community Hospital.
Upland residents are invited to celebrate their community heroes' accomplishments
To celebrate the accomplishments of the city's community heroes, Upland residents are invited to enjoy the Fair for free from noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 8 if they bring one new or slightly used book to donate to the Fair's book drive.
Proceeds will benefit local communities.
For more information visit www.lacountyfair.com
The Upland Animal Shelter will soon begin having low cost vaccination clinics for the public from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. every Saturday.
The City Council authorized a professional services agreement with Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. to provide State Licensed Veterinarians, trained staff in uniform attire and equipment necessary to provide the clinic at no cost to the city.
The mobile vaccination clinic will be set up in the grass area south of the shelter at 1275 San Bernardino Road.
Holidays will be excluded.
Vet Care will offer additional services such as wellness exams and other preventative services.
State law requires municipalities to provide at least one low cost rabies vaccination clinic per year, according to a city staff report.
Prior to 2009, Upland Animal Services provide the public with intermittent low cost vaccine clinics.
Animal services requested the assistance of Foothill Animal Hospital to provide low cost vaccination clinics on a monthly basis. The clinics have been held the first Saturday of every month at no cost to the city.
The Celtic Hoops girls soccer team recently played in the State Games of America in San Diego.
The girls, 6-years-old and under, played the games August 6-7 at the Olympic Training Facility in Chula Vista.
In pool play, the team won one game and tied for two games. In the finals, they beat Juventus 4-0 to capture Gold.
In the final game of pool play, the Hoops were down 3-0 at half time. They needed to win or tie to make the finals. The team scored three goals in the second half to tie the game and move on to play for gold.
The team qualified for the State Games by placing 2nd place in the California State Games 2010. Every four years one city is selected to host the State Games of America, said Farzad Yektafar, the team's coach.
More than 900 athletes completed in the games. Opening ceremonies were held at Qualcomm Stadium with the Navy Leap Frog team parachuting in.
The players: Belle Rightmer; Sabrina Esparza; Arabella Friend; Jenna Betancourt; Haley Gregor; Stephanie Rodriguez; Erin Chenelia; Nicole Chartraw; Kiana Sailor; Amber Kough; Samantha Cotero; Anyssa Costa; McKenzie Kittilson; Alexis Moreno; Caroline Tully and Lauren West.
John Costa is the team's assistant coach.
For tryout information visit http://www.celtic.cc/
UPLAND - The City Council agreed Saturday to cut 15.5 city positions and reduce the reserve limit to 10 percent to address a $4.2 million budget gap.
The council approved cuts in expenditures and changes in projected revenues during a special meeting at City Hall.
"This is a work in progress, so what will happen is we will monitor the city's finances very closely for the next few months," said City Manager Stephen Dunn.
The council will revisit the budget early next year to either return funding to previously cut areas or make additional cuts, depending on the condition of the economy, he said.
The city's workforce will decrease from 345.5 positions to 285.5 positions due to 20.5 unfilled positions being cut from the budget, 21 retiring employees, the loss of three department heads and 15.5 layoffs.
The reductions will save the city $3.4million in the general fund, which cuts the city's labor force by 10percent.
The reductions will cost the city nearly $1.8 million in payroll costs, retirement incentives, leave payouts and unemployment benefits.
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UPLAND - The police report taken over a dispute between former City Manager Robb Quincey and an ex-fiancee was mishandled by the Upland police chief, according to the president of the Upland Police Association.
Jim Potts, a detective with the Upland department, said the police report taken in 2008 was never assigned to the detectives' bureau and should have been sent to the San Bernardino District Attorney's Office.
"This one never made it to the detectives bureau because it was either in Chief Adams' office or later put in a captain's desk drawer at Chief Adams' direction so that it wouldn't be placed in a permanent file where it can be accessed," Potts said.
Adams has been on sick leave since December.
An outside private investigation firm is also in the process of investigating the allegations.
The Grove Theatre in Upland is battling with the city over loans as well as fire safety concern.The theater says they were told to stop making their loan payment to the city. (LaFonzo Carter/ Staff Photographer)
UPLAND - The owners of the Grove Theatre in downtown Upland have worked out a new plan with the city.
After some disagreement over fire safety repairs discovered by Upland Fire Department officials, the city has agreed to allow the building to be reinspected. This time a retired fire marshal chosen by the owners will join the inspection set for Aug. 22.
"We agreed to reinspect the building with the person so that if there are any issues or concerns that somebody could rebuke them right while they're seeing them," City Manager Stephen Dunn said.
The Upland Fire Department identified several safety issues in the building such as updating the electrical system, repairing the fire suppression system, removing attic storage, securing the overhead stage light matrix as well as installing new metal exit doors, fire sprinklers, exit signs, emergency lighting and building entry boxes.
Bill Kinison, one of the theater's owners, said the retired fire marshal contends many of the fire safety repairs being required by the Fire Department are not necessary, which Kinison said will be determined during the reinspection.
"At that point, we're really not anticipating any big-dollar repairs," Kinison said. "I guess anything is possible, but with all that advice and stuff we have gotten, we're pretty confident it won't be an issue."
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Steven's Hope for Children is holding the 3rd annual "1 Tough Run for Hope" 10K marathon on Sept. 10 along the Euclid Avenue median.
Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. at Life Bible Fellowship Church, 2426 N. Euclid Ave.
The run begins at 7:30 a.m. from church's upper parking lot.
There will be a pancake breakfast, silent auction, raffle and awards presentation for participants and volunteers.
Registration cost is $35 per person prior to Aug. 31. Registration cost after Sept. 1 is $40.
Steven's Hope is an Upland-based non-profit that assist seriously ill or injured children and their families by providing housing and other essential needs during the child's extended treatment and care.
Proceeds from the run will go to help their operations and programs.
For sponsorship opportunities or more information call Yvette Walker at 909-908-8493 or visit www.onetoughrun.org
Transport For Christ's Ontario Chapel is sponsoring a fundraiser Thursday at the Grove Theatre in downtown Upland.
Dessert and coffee will be served at 6 p.m., followed by a performance of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $35.
The funds raised will help support the Chapel at the TA Travel Center West, 4265 E. Guasti Rd. in Ontario.
Transport for Christ is a non-denominational, non-profit organization that ministers to the trucking community.
For tickets, Chaplain Michael DeBay at 909-374-8365.
Sign-ups for The Challengers bowling team in Upland have begun.
The team, for special needs youth and adults, will starting blowing Sept. 10 for 10 weeks, ending Nov. 12.
Many people sign up for the league, so organizers ask those who wish to participate sign up as soon as possible.
Funding will be available to anyone who needs it.
For more information or to sign up call Jack or Cora Peterson at 909-987-7276 or 909-225-9076.
The 11 candidates running for City Council this summer have had the opportunity to address several key issues facing the city.They have participated in two forums, where they were asked about pensions, the city budget, public corruption and strengthening business within the city.
The candidates gave closing remarks after a forum sponsored by the Upland Chamber of Commerce on July 18 at Upland High School. Here they are:
UPLAND - The City Council will hold a special meeting Saturday to discuss solving a $3.4 million budget shortfall.
In the council's first Saturday workshop, City Manager Stephen Dunn will present his plans to fill the gap in the 2011-12 fiscal year budget.
"Basically I am going to outline what we're going to do to close the budget gap that we have," Dunn said.
The gap was $3.1 million when the City Council adopted the budget in June, but it jumped to $3.4 million since the state adopted its budget.
Dunn's plan is "going to involve some minor revenue adjustments," he said. "I'm not going to do like the state and say okay I'm going to expect an additional $4 billion in sales tax. I'm going to do some stuff I think is realistic."
Dunn said he is looking at cutting 17 positions, which he is seeking council approval for during the Saturday meeting.
Since June, city departments have been consolidated leaving three department heads without jobs.
Dunn is looking for more cuts below the executive level.
"I've consolidated departments and now we've gone into each of the departments and, again starting from the top going down, looking at management and making some adjustments in management," Dunn said.
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The agenda for Saturday's City Council budget workshop meeting is posted. Here it is: http://www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us/asp/Site/CityHall/AgendaMin/ViewBySourceCouncil.asp?ID=1&Yr=2011
The First United Methodist Church in Upland will host a musical event on Aug. 20 to raise support and funds to help rebuild a sister church in Angol, Chile.
The church's sanctuary was destroyed during a 8.8 magnitude earthquake in 2010.
The concert, "Then Sings My Soul: Rebuilding Our Sister Church," is at 7:30 p.m. in the church's sanctuary, 262 N. Euclid Ave. in Upland, and will be followed by a reception in the Friendship Court.
Several choirs and groups will perform including the Westmont United Methodist Church Choir, a small ensemble for Claremont United Methodist Church; Angelchord from Cucamonga United Methodist Church; the a cappella ensemble Choralescence; the Tallis Study Group and special ensembles led by organist Mario Raven of the Upland church with local guest singers.
Esther Kim, concert violinist, who grew up in the Upland church, will play for the concert as well as the reception.
The reception will also include poetry by Claremont-based poet, Marcyn Del Clements, as well as other live music and refreshments.
The funds raised during the concert will all go to the reconstruction of the sanctuary of the Methodist Church in Chile.
Those wishing to make a contributions are to write checks to the First United Methodist Church Upland, and include the words "Angol Church Reconstruction."
Christophe's Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Upland will be holding a fundraiser for Brittany Noelle Stalworth, who will represent Upland in the Miss California 2012 competition.
The restaurant, at 296 N. Second Ave., will donate 15 percent of every check between 5 and 9 p.m. on Aug. 16 to Stalworth, who is attempting to compete as "Miss Upland."
For more information on "Miss Upland" visit her Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/BrittanyNoelle4misscausa12
The Upland Public Library has 15 new audiobooks on MP3 and CD.
The new titles:
"Jane Eyre," by Charlotte Bronte
"Cross My Heart & Hope to Spy," by Ally Carter
"I'd Tell You I Love You But Then I'd Have to Kill You," by Ally Carter
"The Hunger Games," by Suzanne Collins
"Full Bloom" by Janet Evanovich
"Devil's Food Cake Murder," by Joanna Fluke
"Crimes by Moonlight," edited by Charlaine Harris
"Hoffman Incantation," by Alice Hoffman
"Chasing the Night," by Iris Johansen
"Born to Rock," by Gordon Korman
"Trouble," by Gary Schmidt
"Legacy of Ashes," by Tim Weiner
"Goodbye Quilt," by Susan Wiggs
"Marrying Daisy Bellamy," by Susan Wiggs
"Adam Canfield of the Slash," by Michael Winerip
The new titles can be found on the New Books shelf on the library's upper level. They can also be found by searching the catalog with "MP3" as a keyword search.
The compressed format of an MP3 CD allows for more hourse of recording than a regular CD, which means library users can have one audiobook on a CD rather than several.
Although publishers have released audiobooks on MP3 CDs for several years, the Library waited for patrons to update their CD players before adding them, according to a library news release.
The popularity of the downloadable MP3 audiobooks on the Southern California Digital Library collection also helped Library staff decide the time was right to add audiobooks on MP3 CDs to the physical collection, according to the news release.
The library is at 450 N. Euclid Ave.
For more information call 909-931-4200.
UPLAND - The original police report taken during a domestic dispute between former City Manager Robb Quincey and his ex-fiancee requested that the case be sent to the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office.
However, it appears the final report filed July 27, 2008, was never sent to the district attorney. The case status on the final report is "exceptional clearance," citing that the woman did not want to press charges.
The report spawned a settlement with one of the investigating officers and a police union attorney. Quincey was terminated in May by the City Council.
The District Attorney's Office did not receive a copy of the report, spokesman Chris Lee said.
Representatives of the office cannot say if it is common for a report's status to change, Lee said."It's hard for us to determine because we're not the investigating agency in this case," Lee said.
"We certainly have expectations that each case is handled objectively, but, ultimately, we have no authority or oversight of the law agency involved."
Upland's acting police chief, Jeff Mendenhall, said he could not specifically address Quincey's report but that the status of the case can be labeled in various ways, such as "open" or "exceptional clearance."
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The Upland Animal Shelter in July broke their adoption record for the previous year.
The facility at 1275 San Bernardino Rd. adopted 215 dogs and cats last month, up from 206 in July of last year.
Volunteers and staff reached the goal by attending various adoption events and forging a new partnership with Petco in Montclair.
Among the hundreds of adoptions, one stands out to shelter staff and volunteers the most.
Hank, an older Shepherd mix, was adopted by a family after a seven-month stay at the shelter.
"Every family that adopts from a shelter is a hero for saving a life and providing a loving home to a pet in need," Animal Services Supervisor Jon Knowlton said in a city news release.
The Upland Public Library is holding a Haiku writing contest through Aug. 15.
Library users can compose a Haiku about their impressions and experiences with the library and post it on their Facebook page.
Participants can have up to three submissions and will have a chance to win six months of free library rentals.
The contest is open to California residents who are valid Upland Public Library cardholders or who are eligible to apply for a library card.
The winner must be able to pick up the prize in person at the library, 450 N. Euclid Ave.
The Haiku can be submitted at http://www.facebook.com/UplandPublicLibrary
The three submissions must have family friendly language and must be original creations, otherwise they will be disqualified.
Library staff will pick the winner.
The winning Haiku will be displayed with the winner's name in the Library's online and print promotions including a READ poster. The winner will also receivea complimentary AV Club six-month membership. The membership allows for free music, audiobooks and movie rentals as well as access to downloadable e-books and audiobooks.
The winner will be notified through Facebook on Aug. 18, which falls on Bad Poetry Day.
Haiku's are comprised of three lines. The first line is five syllables, the second line is seven syllables and the third line has five syllables.
For more information call Principal Library Maria Sunio at 909-931-4296 or email msunio@ci.upland.ca.us.
The Upland Professional Firefighters and Upland Fire Department are hosting a backpack and school supply drive for local elementary school students through Aug. 18.
Firefighters are asking local businesses and residents to drop off new backpacks and school supplies at each of the city's fire stations.
The supplies will be delivered to Upland elementary schools before classes begin on Aug. 23.
Donations can be dropped off at the following stations:
Station 161 at 475 N. Second Ave.
Station 162 at 2046 San Antonio Ave.
Station 163 at 1350 Benson Ave.
Station 164 at 1865 Campus Ave.
UPLAND - Nearly $56,000 in campaign contributions have been raised so far by three of the 11 candidates running in the City Council special election, according to their first filed set of campaign statements.
Former Upland Police Chief Martin Thouvenell has raised nearly $50,000 in campaign contributions, making up the majority of funds collected so far this election season.
Debbie Stone, funeral director at Stone Funeral Home, has raised $3,476, while Ladan Bezanson, a Montclair employee, has raised $2,438.
Eight candidates have not accepted campaign contributions, according to their filings.
Seven candidates reported zero campaign contributions, while candidate Eric Gavin reported a self-given loan of $999.
Thouvenell's campaign has received at least $1,000 from 16 donors, including two $2,000 contributions from Upland resident Philip R. Weinberger, CEO of P&M Management Inc. and Rancho Cucamonga Restaurant Ventures Inc. in Ontario.
Mark Davidson is the president of Rancho Cucamonga Restaurant Ventures Inc. He co-owns the Second Avenue Saloon in downtown Upland with Colonies Partners LP managing co-partner Jeff Burum.
The other donors include retired Upland residents, business owners and businesses, including Lewis Investment Co. LLC and Rob Clark Construction and Design.
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UPLAND - It would not be election season if there were not reports of missing or vandalized political signs.
Some of the 11 candidates running for a vacant seat on the City Council this summer have suffered the loss of numerous campaign signs throughout the city, specifically in the Upland Northwest shopping center at 16th Street and Mountain Avenue.
Frank Mistretta, center property owner, said he has removed several signs from his shopping center because they were not approved by him.
Mistretta is supporting candidate Martin Thouvenell, whose signs remain on the property.
"This absolutely dilutes the value of the endorsement of Marty Thouvenell," Mistretta said. "The others never got permission. They never talked to us. I have no idea what their platforms are or what their positions are on any of the issues."
Mistretta said candidates who may have been given permission from businesses in the shopping center still did not have approval to place signs on his property, but could have put them in the businesses' windows.
City Manager Stephen Dunn said candidates and property owners have permission to remove signs.
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Ladan Bezanson, learning coordinator for Montclair:
QUESTION: What issue or issues do you want to emphasize that were not fully addressed during the campaign?
ANSWER: There are four issues I want to tackle when I am elected. Firstly, I want to restore integrity to city council. The scandals of former officials have tarnished our image and the trust of Upland residents in their elected officers. Secondly, the transparency of our city government must be improved. When people are able to see into city affairs, trust is rebuilt and the lines of communication between representative and citizen reopen. Furthermore I want to work on balancing our budget by providing services for fees to local municipalities, as well as negotiating pension and benefit reforms with management. Lastly, promoting economic growth in Upland is of vital importance. Upland's economy will weaken if our businesses continue to decline or disappear. We have to entice investors to bring their companies to us. By re-establishing integrity and getting our economic affairs in order, industries will want to establish themselves in Upland.
Elaine Courey, a Bonita Unified School District teacher:
QUESTION: What issue or issues do you want to emphasize that were not fully addressed during the campaign?
ANSWER: The only issue on my mind would be on the safety of our neighborhoods. Not pertaining to our police and fire, because they do an admirable job, but to the streets, sidewalks, parkways and trees. We have numerous neighborhoods with trees dating back to the early 1900's. Many trees in old Upland were donated by a wealthy land owner and our city has spent large amounts of money to have these such trees examined by specialists. Some trees have outlived their lives and are a danger to the community with large roots sticking up out of the ground, making our sidewalks uneven and our streets and curbs having to be repaired more than necessary. We need to reevaluate the need for replacing some of these trees and put in trees more environmentally friendly in order to return our neighborhoods to safe places to walk in the evening without danger of tripping, falling and getting hurt.
Bob "Bubba" DeJournett, retired Upland teacher and softball coach:
QUESTION: What issue or issues do you want to emphasize that were not fully addressed during the campaign?
ANSWER: The campaign thus far has brought to light many valid points. I am tired of hearing that a certain candidate has let the city down with bad decisions and a lawsuit. That's easy, don't vote for him. Let's not forget that many of our current council members are in fact the ones who signed off on Robb Quincey's outrageous contracts. They also allowed a mayor to bully their decision making skills and forgot that their allegiance was to the citizens of Upland. I would like to see more informal home-town type meetings with citizens and council members to discuss concerns within the city. If you want change in your city government, vote. Get rid of the old, vote in the new, and let's get our city back on track. I am Robert "Bubba" DeJournett and I am running for the Upland City Council and I want your vote.
Sam Fittante, retired owner of an Upland-based lawn maintenance company:
QUESTION: What issue or issues do you want to emphasize that were not fully addressed during the campaign?
ANSWER: I would have liked the issue of having a special election for a city council member. Why was Ray Musser just appointed to the job? He ran twice for mayor and the voters said 'no.' Was it a goodbye gift from the good ol' boys? They said it would have been to costly for a election for mayor, what's the difference? Also the chief of police issue, What's up with that? Is he sick or what? Also the issue of the ex mayor, what really happened? Seems nobody wants to own up to the fact that it happened right under their noses. And, the cover up of the ex-city manager and all the money that was flushed down the toilet. And the real truth of Beck Vs. Upland and the $375,000 plus we gave away. Those were important to me and still are.
Eric Gavin, computer software architect:
QUESTION: What issue or issues do you want to emphasize that were not fully addressed during the campaign?
ANSWER: Recently I have come to the recognition that the shadow of corruption of stifling the growth of business in our city. To counter this, the City Council is not doing enough to send a clear message to regional business owners that the era of corruption in Upland is over. I believe that we need to go overboard with transparency and open government to send this clear message. I also get the sense that in addition to actively communicating our opposition to corruption that the City could stand to do a lot more proactive marketing of itself as the place that businesses want to be.
Dan Morgan, Upland City Treasurer:
QUESTION: What issue or issues do you want to emphasize that were not fully addressed during the campaign?
ANSWER: You, the citizens have one vote to cast in this special election. I, Dan Morgan, am asking for your vote. I am a University Ethics Instructor. I practice what I teach. I am the only candidate with prior City Council experience. From day one, I will be effective in getting our City back on track. I support building an Upland Community Center to have a beautiful location to meet socially and to bolster community pride. I know the City's financial position, as I currently serve as your City Treasurer. In this capacity, I have fulfilled my duties completely. The secret, unethical acts of the few have been uncovered by the FBI investigation. I will work aggressively to bring new businesses to Upland to provide employment and additional choices for shopping. I pledge to listen to your concerns and to be accountable to you only, the citizens of Upland. I will serve you well.
Steven Roppel, a commercial real estate agent with Lee & Associates:
QUESTION: What issue or issues do you want to emphasize that were not fully addressed during the campaign?
ANSWER: Openness in government is essential to the functioning of a democracy. The California Supreme Court's decision on August 27, 2007, ruled that public employee salary information is subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act. Bay Area and Los Angeles public employee's salaries are available on the Internet. Today, four years after the court's ruling, where are Upland public employee salaries found? These essential details should be readily available for review in the approved budget and searchable online. Just a few months ago we learned that Upland's City Manager had received annual salary and benefits of over $460,000. We were shocked at this extravagant use of our tax dollars. Are there other instances of our tax dollars not being spent as they should? If elected as a member of Upland's City Council I will pursue the open review of all the details of how our tax dollars are spent.
Debbie Stone, funeral director for Stone Funeral Home:
QUESTION: What issue or issues do you want to emphasize that were not fully addressed during the campaign?
ANSWER: Cuts need to be made and our community has a right to say where. We must have an open door policy and make sure that we listen to our citizens when they come to the council or city staff with issues, concerns or ideas. Not only must the actions of the council be 'transparent' but the finances of the city as well. Everyone has a right to know where there money is spent and why. The citizens of Upland will not tolerate council members or a city staff that are not working toward the long term viability of the city. We need a council of independent thinkers presenting well thought out new ideas to assure we do the right thing for Upland and its citizens. As an independent candidate with 'real world' business skills and compassion my perspective will help move Upland into a future that Restores Upland Pride, in our city, and our leadership.
Maureen Sundstrom, attorney:
QUESTION: What issue or issues do you want to emphasize that were not fully addressed during the campaign?
ANSWER: Recently, I reviewed the Brown Act, litigation, and threatened litigation there-under. Admittedly, I was thoroughly engrossed. First, under the Act, councils, committees, and commissions, exist to aid in the conduct of the people's business. Their actions and deliberations must be conducted openly, and the people are to remain informed. Closed meetings' topics are limited, can require factual information in support thereof, and immediate disclosure upon action taken. A meeting is any majority gathering for the purpose of conducting city business, and includes emails if a majority participates. Agendas for regular meetings must be posted 72 hours in advance. However, policies that go beyond the legal minimum instill public confidence. I say, post sooner to encourage meaningful public participation. Items not on the agenda may not be acted upon - a collective decision, commitment - but a council may respond to a question posed by a person exercising their public comment right.
Martin Thouvenell, former Upland Police Chief:
QUESTION: What issue or issues do you want to emphasize that were not fully addressed during the campaign?
ANSWER: It is time to restore integrity and stability at City Hall. Upland residents deserve efficient and effective city services to meet their needs. I am committed to full and transparent financial disclosure, balanced budget and reducing legal costs while ensuring the public safety and infrastructure needs of our community are met, including our partnership with the San Antonio Water Co., the expansion of the Coy Estes Sr. Center, and preserving our public library and animal shelter. I have a record of implementing innovative, cost-saving measures during my tenure as Upland Police Chief (1995-2005), and I will bring my expertise to bear in tackling the city's fiscal problems, starting with our run-away pension liabilities. Furthermore, I would seek to strengthen the city's future revenue streams by instituting an Economic and Workforce development plan to revitalize downtown Upland and attract new firms and the talented individuals they employ.
Muhammad Zaman, management consultant:
QUESTION: What issue or issues do you want to emphasize that were not fully addressed during the campaign?
ANSWER: We heard of many issues during the campaign. The issue of balancing the budget came up but I would like to see real action on reviewing pension and benefit programs and other measures to cut cost. City of Pomona and Ontario has renegotiated pension and benefit plans and we should too. Zoning is another issue I would be very cautious about. We have to strike a balance in residents' interest with business interest. I know we need to generate revenue but at the same time we have to ensure homeowners' causes are heard with priority. We need to review the city's development plan and how it meets the needs of the residents in the future. We need to involve residents in participating in various oversight committees. We need to develop a relationship of trust. We had that tainted and really needs a fix.
The city is offering residents two water saving programs in order to meet water-use efficiency targets.
The Water Conservation Act of 2009 mandates that all cities reduce their water-use by 20 percent by 2020.
The High Efficiency Toilet program will offer high quality low-flow toilets and installation to all residents for $60. Multi-family and condominium owners will pay $40. Each toilet uses 1.28 gallons per flush and is estimated to save as much as 14,000 gallons per year when compared to older models that use 5 to 7 gallons per flush, according to a city news release.
To pre-qualify for the program call 800-597-2835.
Almost 80 percent of residential water is used outdoors for landscaping within the city. To address this, the city has brought back the Free Sprinkler Nozzle program. Beginning Sept. 1 residents may receive up to 25 free nozzles while supplies last. The nozzles reduce water-use by about 30 percent.
Residents are to visit www.freesprinklernozzles.com on or after Sept. 1.
"The city is pleased to partner with Inland Empire Utilities Agency on these two innovative programs," said City Manger Stephen Dunn in a news release. "Programs that help residents save water and money are critical in these economic times and help the city meet their long-term water-use efficiency goals as well. We encourage all residents to take advantage of them."
For more information on water-saving ideas and practices call the city at 909-291-2935.
The Scheu Family YMCA of Upland is hosting it's 11th annual Incredible Edibles event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Park.
More than 50 local restaurants, wineries, breweries and caterers will serve a taste of their signature dishes, including prime rib, pizza, Persion foods, Mexican foods, pasta and ice cream.
Local favorite eateries from Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Claremont, Pomona and Ontario will participate.
Some of the restuarants include Spaggi's, Sycamore Inn, Vince's Spaghetti, Christophe's, Walter's, Finish Linei Sports Grill, Brandt Family Winery, Tutti Mangia, Caffe Allegro, Antonino's, BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse, The Wine Tailor, Pacific Wine Merchants, P.F. Chang's and more.
All proceeds from the event will go to support the YMCA's programs and program scholarships for children and families in need.
There will be a live auction for various items such as a paella dinner in the grove prepared by local chef Loren Sanchez, Newport Harbor Cruises on a private yacht, wine tours, beach condo vacations as well as special cooking classes.
The event will be in Memorial Park, 1100 E. Foothill Blvd, adjacent to the new YMCA facility at 1150 E. Foothill Blvd.
Tickets are $89 per person and $99 at the door. Cost is $700 for a table of 8.
There will be complimentary valet parking.
For more information and to purchase tickets, call 909-946-6120 or visit weymca.org/upland.
The Second Annual Upland Highland Regiment Boosters Golf Classic will be held on Aug. 29 at the private course of Red Hill Country Club, 8358 Red Hill Country Club Drive in Rancho Cucamonga.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Upland High School band and color guard.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m.
The event will include a four-person scramble, riding cart, drinks on the course, boxed lunch for each player and an awards dinner following the golf.
The Upland High School Jazz band will be performing at the dinner.
Cost is $225 for individual golfers, $450 for twosomes and $900 for foursomes.
Those who register online will receive a 1-year subscription to Golf Digest.
Golfers are asked to register by Aug. 15.
For more information or to register visit www.uhrb.org
The city will be celebrating National S'mores Day with local seniors at 3 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Gibson Senior Center at 250 N. 3rd St. in downtown Upland.
Seniors will be given graham crackers, chocolate bars and marshmellows to make the popular campfire treat. There will also be campfire games.
Cost is $2.
For more information call 909-981-4501.
Upland Host Lions Club members and supporters invite the
community for some "Fun in the Park'' on Friday during the annual
fish, steak and corn feed. The event, held every year in August, is
the Lions Club's largest fundraiser. Proceeds benefit many nonprofits
and organizations in the city. All the fun is scheduled from 4:30 to
8 p.m. at Memorial Park on Foothill Boulevard in Upland. Tickets are
$12 for adults and $6 for children 12 years old and younger. Lions
Club members also will be on hand to collect old glasses which are
repaired and recycled and then given to those in need. For more
information, call (909) 483-3532.
community for some "Fun in the Park'' on Friday during the annual
fish, steak and corn feed. The event, held every year in August, is
the Lions Club's largest fundraiser. Proceeds benefit many nonprofits
and organizations in the city. All the fun is scheduled from 4:30 to
8 p.m. at Memorial Park on Foothill Boulevard in Upland. Tickets are
$12 for adults and $6 for children 12 years old and younger. Lions
Club members also will be on hand to collect old glasses which are
repaired and recycled and then given to those in need. For more
information, call (909) 483-3532.
The Upland Woman's Club is hosting a Bingo Bash from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at their clubhouse, 590 N. Second Ave. in Upland.
Lunch will be served from noon to 12:45 p.m. and will consist of hot dogs, chips, fruit, desert and drinks.
Cost is $15 and includes lunch and 1 bingo card. Additional cards can be purchased at the door.
The deadline to register is Thursday.
To make reservations call Wendy at 909-920-5488.
There will be a yard sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Baldy View Dog Park.
The dog park is in Baldy View Park on 11th Street between Mountain and San Antonio Avenues.
Proceeds from the sale will be used to make improvements at the Baldy View Dog Park.
The Baldy View Dog Park has been working with the city to make several improvements at the park, including new fencing and landscaping.
The city will be hosting a free movie night, concert and special event on two upcoming Wednesday evenings at Magnolia Park at 651 W. 15th St.
On Aug. 10, 90 Proof, an all-1990's rock band, will perform at 7 p.m. followed by a showing of Disney's Toy Story 3 at 8:45 a.m.
A kids swap meet will also take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Check in is at 4:30 p.m.
Kids 12 years old and under can pre-register for $5 to have a space to sell their gently used toys and clothing. It is highly recommended that kids register in advance to secure a spot. Entrance to attend the swap meet is free.
On Aug. 17, The Ravelers will perform at 7 p.m. followed by a showing of Disney's Tangled at 8:45 p.m.. There will also be a scavenger hunt for kids sponsored by the city's Public Works Water Education and Conservation program and the city's recycling division.
Attendance to both events is free.
Snacks can be purchased at the Kiwanis snack bar.
For more information call 909-981-4280.
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