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We are back with another issue. Hope you enjoy it!

Wow! What a month! Since we started mailing the magazine - compared to having it hung on doors - the response has been tremendous and the difference is night and day!

Many of you have contacted us with comments on the editorial and to let us know you like the local community format of our magazine. Our advertisers are reporting they are very happy with the great response they are receiving from their ads. We need to support our local businesses and we thank those of you who contacted our advertisers and used their services.

Okay, not everything was perfect last month and we heard you loud and clear. We had some comments about last month’s article, “A History of Rancho Cucamonga Football.” We were informed that the City of Rancho Cucamonga has (4) four high schools, not (3) three, and that we omitted Los Osos from the article. We sincerely apologize to all Grizzly fans out there. Our writer on the story will remain in the office closet for at least a week.

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This month we begin our coverage of local sports. Matt Bustos of Alta Loma will be bringing you this monthly sports update. He will give you a brief rundown of each teams standings, who is hot, and what to look forward to in the coming month. If you have comments, or he gets something wrong and you want to yell at him, you may email Matt and let him have it – good or bad. His email is at the bottom of the new sports section.

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FEATURES Inside Upland

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Inside Rancho Cucamonga

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Candidate Gino Filippi

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High School Sports Roundup

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Dangerous Times on a Quad

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DEPARTMENTS 909 Deals

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Medical Corner

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Calendar of Events

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909 Autos

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Dining Guide

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Home Improvement

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Home Services Directory

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INSIDE Upland An Overview of Upland’s Budget Cuts

the budget cuts should result in $5.58 million in savings.

Even with all the cut backs there still have been recent layoffs. Mountain Green Preschool dismissed seven teachers and one administrator in late August.

In July, 12 positions were cut from the Upland Police Department to save $1.5 million by Upland’s Finance and Development Committee.

Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Debbie Stone even suggested a 15 percent pay cut for council members. She suggested for this option to be placed as an item on the city’s

agenda to make things fair and save $22, 658. The City Council already lost their lifetime medical insurance and current Mayor Ray Musser said he would take the cuts if the council wished. However, since they are already running at reduced pay and benefits from previous cuts, it would have to be a council decision.

Earlier in June there were proposed budget cuts made with the seven different employee union groups of Upland. The unions were not able to reach an agreement. Therefore the city went forward to make the budget cuts that the council would approve.

Entertainment British Pub Style

It’s been a few months since the City of Upland has decided to reduce budgets in a few ways. Here is a recap of some of those budget cuts.

Three months ago the Upland Unified Board of Trustees unanimously voted to pass a measure to cut salaries to make budgets.

The Upland Unified School District had to cut $4 million from their 20122013 fiscal year budget. They agreed on a 7.78 percent salary rollback for the superintendent, assistant superintendent and management level employees as well as for teachers. According to the Daily Bulletin, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Sherri Black said

British-themed restaurants and pubs are a great place to enjoy some fine British faire like Newcastle Brown Ale, Shepherd’s Pie and good entertainment. Here in Upland, there are a few Pubs to choose from. One in particular is the Bulldog Pub; off of Mountain Avenue, a little south of the 210 freeway.

The Bulldog Pub is a bit hidden,

but that doesn’t seem to slow down business.

British memorabilia is displayed all over, along with their own British newspaper. There is an enjoyable atmosphere where locals can sit down for a drink and watch some sports. The popular choice at the moment is American Football. With two large flat screens, you can catch all the great moments this football season.

At the bar, an Enfield rifle hangs down and a Foster’s boomerang is also hung up, along with a few British Bulldog statues placed around the bar.

There is usually a good size crowd of locals enjoying themselves with a variety of ages among the patrons.

This pub also provides many accommodations like smoking and drinking out back on the patio, an area to play pool and darts and of course sports to watch.

Upland Crime Report Sixty one-year-old Pedro Briceno of Upland was arrested for illegally planting and cultivating Marijuana and Hashish.

It was reported by the Tulare Sheriff’s Department, which is in Central California.

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Thirty four-year-old Matthew S. Lane of Upland was arrested for vandalism in Orange County. It was reported by the Santa Ana CHP.

Twenty three-year-old Kevin Malhotra of Upland was arrested for DUI alcohol and drug charges. His bail was set at $5000.

Upland resident Melissa Pfaff was arrested for grand theft. Her bail amount was set at $20,000. Her arrest was under penal code 487 (a).

Twenty-year-old Taylor Bowman of Up-

land was arrested for petty theft and disorderly conduct/prostitution in LA County.

Alison Hughes of Upland was reportedly arrested for assault and battery.

Brando Mathisen of Upland was arrested for possession of methamphetamines by the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department.

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The servers there are friendly, attentive and encouraged refills.

They are best known for their fish and chips. Their pub nachos have strips of corn beef and homemade chips and are topped with Irish cheddar cheese. They offer bangers and mash and so much more.

They provide some form of entertainment every night and the nice part is that you can still have a good conversation without yelling, even with a live band playing in the background.

Other pubs and restaurants in the area are the Black Watch Pub and Limericks Tavern.

Racing for a Cure for Multiple Sclerosis

The disease Multiple Sclerosis is a degenerative condition that affects many people. Most people know of someone in their community, or even family, who has been affected by this disease.

Here in the city of Upland, local business owners have joined up with “Howard’s Team”, to support this national cause with worldwide support to raise funds for a cure. This October they will be participating in the “Bike for M.S.” fundraiser for the “National M.S. Society”. It will be a 150 mile ride over two days with 3,500 riders that will ride from Irvine to Mission Bay.

“Everyone knows one person who has it,” said Jerry Sgrignoli, president of Executive Payment Solutions in Upland. Sgrignoli has an adopted

daughter who contracted the disease at the age of 19. She is now 40 and uses an electric wheelchair.

According to the National M.S. Society website, 400,000 Americans have MS.

“I couldn’t even guess,” said Sgrignoli about how many Upland residents are affected. “Every time I start promoting this, someone else has it.”

Just bringing up this topic with local business owners and professionals he will occasionally meet someone else that has M.S. affecting their loved ones too.

Sgrignoli, along with vice president Amy Mills of “Executive Payment Solutions”, have both participated in the “National M.S. Society” for the last two years. The group they are involved with is called “Howard’s Team”. Although “Howard’s Team” is based in San Diego, they aim to have all donation proceeds stay local.

“Howard’s Team” is formed around icon Howard Gray, who has Multiple Sclerosis. Gray owned “Gray Construction Engineering” in Claremont before he was diagnosed with Multiple Scleroses. When he developed M.S., he moved to Kentucky for care. Bob Moore, a close friend, took over the business. Moore and Jay McCabe founded the group in 2008.

Even though they are a smaller team, last year “Howard’s Team” raised more money than “Team Disney”.

For every $1,000 Sgrignoli raises, 2 electronic, computerized wheelchairs and 20 physical therapy visits are paid for by the “National M.S. Society”.

According to the “A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia”, Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that results in the body’s immune cells attacking the nervous system. The exact cause is unknown. The goal is to save as many lives as possible in this lifetime by finding a cure.

Local residents can contact Jerry Sgrignoli at (909) 608-1700 or www. howardsteam.org for more information.

Upland Crime Report On August 21st, Twenty six-year-old Juliet Montenegro of Upland was arrested for petty theft in San Bernardino County.

On August 21st, Frederick Bruno, a reident of Upland, was arrested by Ontario Police Department. He is being held for a Health and Safety Code 11377 violation, which is possession of methamphetamines, and for a felony violation of his parole.

Upland female Miriam Madrid was arrested for assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury on August 26th.

Fifty six-year-old Upland resident Alan Boucher was charged with 63 felony counts on defrauding banks and financial businesses on August 29th.

According to The Press Enterprise, Boucher filed fraudulent grant deeds on

properties throughout San Bernardino County. He is in connection with two real estate fraud schemes. In one he signed the grant deeds of 20 homes with a combined property value of $4.5 million. Boucher would sign as the authorized representative of the bank that acquired the foreclosed properties.

On Sept. 13 A Dolly Mears of Upland was arrested for delaying an officer.

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INSIDE rancho cucamonga Courtyard of Honor Nears Completion

This courtyard will honor all branches for those who served in the military. It is located at the northern side of the Senior/Community Center in Central Park.

According to the Daily Bulletin, as of June, the organizers needed $30,000 more in donations to hit the $150,000 donation mark. The Freedom Courtyard has mostly been funded through donations. The total cost was a $205,538 contract with MG Enterprises that was approved back in late June.

According to Healthy RC Living, WLC Architects and Landscape Designers RJM have donated their services. Both groups have been discussing

with veterans and community leaders some ideas for the courtyard. It has been designed to accommodate anywhere from a few dozen individuals attending a flag retirement ceremony, to a ceremony with five hundred people in attendance.

The city of Rancho Cucamonga is quite large with more than 171,000 residents. Of those residents, a large number of them are active duty or veteran status military members. This courtyard is to commemorate all our service men and women and their families. It will be a nice place to for the whole city to visit and honor our military and their families.

Kickback Jack’s in Rancho Cucamonga is Giving Back to Charities

The Freedom Courtyard in Rancho Cucamonga is almost finished with its construction. The project that began in June is targeted to be completed by late fall. The indoor portion of the courtyard is done, but the outside courtyard is still under construction as of late August.

Inside is a sculpture crafted by Tim Schmalz. It is one that he described as being the only sculpture to honor the sacrifices of families of military personnel. It is a two-sided sculpture. On the one side, there is a kneeling angel depicting a room with a grieving mother looking out a window. On the other side, it has the wings of an Eagle and a soldier.

Kickback Jack’s is a restaurant that has been serving a fairly large breakfast and lunch menu for 50 years. Recently, they have added a specialized item to their menu; a donation section for a charity food bank.

At Kickback Jack’s, they have a room dedicated to their charity group called, “The Banquet Table of Life”.

This banquet room also displays the success of recent charity efforts with the Second Harvest Food Bank. The left

Rancho Cucamonga Crime Report

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Aug. 13th: The Victoria Gardens Ben Bridge Jewelry Store was robbed by men at gunpoint who stoled undisclosed amount of jewlery and the security guard’s firearm. These armed men then led San Bernardino County Sheriffs and the CHP on a high-speed chase that ended in Jurupa Valley.

There the suspects fled on foot as Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies joined in the pursuit. Eventually it ended with

ed with four of five of the alleged robbers being apprehended. These four were booked in the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga.

Aug. 14th: An unidentified business in the 8300 block of Utica Avenue was broken into by a pair of thieves who made off with bars of gold, silver, a large amount of cash and a humidor cigar container that was

signed by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The business owner is offering $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture and conviction of the burglars.

Information can be reported to the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station.

Aug. 15th: A Rancho Cucamonga man, SB Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Parham, was one of two deputies charged with misdemeanors in an alleged beating.

INSIDE rancho cucamonga wall is covered with all of the donations received through the Second Harvest Food Bank from individuals and companies that have eaten at Kickback Jack’s.

The restaurant has participated in this program with the Second Harvest Food Bank since early 2011.

The Second Harvest Food Bank is a charity group for food donations that is found in practically every county. They are often sponsored by restaurants and grocery stores. Vons and KABC 7 are examples of sponsors in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. However, anyone can help sponsor their efforts, from corporate to individual levels.

How it works is simple. While enjoying this restaurant’s menu, you can inquire more about “The Banquet Table of Life Charity” from your server.

They will then explain to you how you can help.

A ten dollar donation to the Virtual Food Drive enables the Food Bank to distribute over $250 worth of donated food readily available from the food industry.

Therefore, a “$1 After School Snack” donation can distribute $25 worth of food to hungry kids. A “$3 Children’s Meal” donation can distribute $75 of food to hungry kids. The “$5 Senior Meal” will distribute $125 of food to hungry seniors. The “$10 Family Meal” will give $250 of food to hungry families.

Kickback Jack’s and Second Harvest food Bank believes no child should have to go to bed hungry. No senior citizen should have to worry about whether they should buy much needed medicine or food. Lastly, no

family should have to worry of when they might have their next meal.

“It’s been over a year and it’s been going pretty well,” said Rancho Cucamonga manager, Bridget.

Kickback Jack’s in Claremont also participates in “The Banquet Table of Life Charity”.

Shop for Groceries and Shop for Medicare

Medicare is always an interesting subject.

Commercials and mailings bombard people from October to December for the Annual Enrollment Period. For Medicare individuals, they can either enroll in a new plan or go back to their original Medicare. There will be no shortage of advertising. However, now it will be possible to speak with an insurance agent in person, at your own convenience. The next time you go to your local grocery store you may see a Medicare agent there.

United Health Care will be putting out Medicare tables and booths with insurance agents throughout 118 grocery stores and pharmacies in the Inland Empire. During this time, there will be agents present at various locations. Rancho Cucamonga will have three participating stores.

Select Ralph’s grocery stores and Walgreen’s will have insurance agents available for questioning on Medicare in Rancho Cucamonga. The

Ralph’s off of Highland Avenue, as well as the Walgreen’s on Carnelian Street, and the Walgreen’s on Haven Avenue, will be the participating stores. Local residents who are interested can do some grocery shopping and Medicare shopping, or tip seeking. Whether you are looking to get information for yourself or a loved one, an agent can help.

The agents available for questioning at these supermarkets and pharmacies will be representing United Health Care Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans, stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans, and AARP Supplements.

If you frequent Wal-Mart, there will be select Wal-Mart locations with the Medicare information booths as well. The agents that will be at the WalMart locations will represent Humana Medicare plans.

The Medicare agents will be under the strictest of marketing guidelines, so don’t worry about aggressive advertising. They can say hi, but can’t say anything about Medicare unless you approach them and ask.

Rancho Cucamonga Crime Report Parham was charged with the alleged assault of a Mario Madrigal while a Deputy Shadia Adham was accused of impersonating herself as another female officer at the time of the alleged incident. Both work at the sheriff’s central station in San Bernardino. Parham is charged with one count of assault under the color of authority. No details were divulged by the District Attorney’s Office on how or why this incident oc-

curred or if it happened at the jail or another location.

25-year-old Michael Vega was killed in a hit and run accident by a white truck while he was riding his bike on Foothill Boulevard by Ramona Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga. Around 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28th, he was hit from behind by the truck which fled the scene.

A Bystander called the police and

stayed with Vega until the ambulance arrived. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Police caught Jason Cox, a construction worker, after getting an anonymous tip on September 12, 2012.

Cox was arrested and charged on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. His white work truck matched the description of the hit and run. Cox is being held with a $250,000 bail and is set to appear in court.

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Gino Filippi:

The Man Who Wants to Be Mayor of Upland

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Gino Filippi wants to be the Mayor of Upland. Respected and well-liked by everyone we spoke with, it appears Gino is on the road to success in his bid to win in the coming November election. He has received countless endorsements, including Mayor Paul Leon of Ontario; Councilmember William

Alexander of Rancho Cucamonga; former Mayor Richard G. Anderson; former Upland Police Chief Martin Thouvenell; Publisher Tommy Morrow, Inland Valley News; Board Member Dave Stevens, Coy Estes Senior Apartments Upland; Director Marilyn Anderson Cooper, Regional History Museum, and Open Government Advocate Hal Tanner of Upland. Gino also recently received the endorsement of the Upland Police Officer’s Association.

Mr. Filippi caught our attention due to the many positive things being said about him, (which is very unusual for politicians these days). Curious to see who he is for ourselves, 909 Magazine decided to sit down with Gino.

After meeting Gino and asking some very pointed questions (above and beyond what appears below), we are

convinced that he is the right man for Upland. Thus, we take the unusual step (for us) of joining Gino’s many supporters and endorsing him for Mayor of Upland.

909: Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I am fair-minded and I value my integrity and pledge to honesty. I am resourceful and hard working. My experience in small business includes

I am ready for the job, and I will continue to work to the best of my ability to do what is right for Upland by rebuilding the City with a Team that will lead us in the direction of a New Upland - where residents and businesses are the priority – Gino Filippi

The group of ladies pictured are all residents at the Coy D. Estes Senior Apartments. Left-to-right: Morag Silvestri, Carolene Withrow, Marilyn Gainor, Mary Anne McKamey, Eileen Centonze, Janice Helphinstein rebuilding my family’s winery and working to revitalize our region’s historic vineyards. I enjoy marketing and business development and writing about wine and history. My passion is driven by people and their contributions.

Residents are deserving of responsible representation regardless of their political affiliation, religion or level of income.

909: Have you always lived in the area?

I was born in Upland in 1960 at San Antonio Hospital. I have lived in the area over 50 years.

909: Where did you attend school?

Catholic school in Etiwanda, Magnolia Elementary School in Upland, Pioneer Jr. High in Upland, Upland High School, and Chaffey College.

909: Are you married?

No. I was married for 17 years.

909: When did you get into politics?

I’ve been involved volunteering in the community since I was in school, and I have been interested in government and local politics most of my adult life. I believe my interest stems from business and community life.

Approximately 20 years ago I started helping a few of my friends run for office in local races. I enjoy doing what I can to help my community. My grandparents taught us to give back as best we can. I embrace that ideal and have worked to the best of my abilities to help make my community better.

My interest in helping the City where I was born and live started a few years ago after growing tired of hearing about all the corruption. My decision was to run my own campaign. I was elected to the Upland City Council by the voters in 2010.

909: Tell us the various positions you’ve held.

Thank you for the question. My public service is rooted at the community level, including Rotary Clubs, Chambers of Commerce, The Chaffey Community Art Association, The Cooper Regional History Museum, The Los Angeles County Fair Association, Coy D. Estes Senior Apartments, The Route 66 Community Garden and Vineyard Project, The Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation, and The Upland Public Library.

Since my election to Upland City Council in 2010, I have served on the Police and Fire Committee, Legal Sub-Committee, Upland Housing Authority Commission, and Solid Waste Management Committee.

909: What made you run for Mayor?

I am running because Upland deserves better. Our City has been mismanaged. Citizens deserve integrity from their elected officials and are ready for a change from the insider abuses we saw with the former mayor.

Upland is at a crossroads. This election will determine whether our city turns from its past culture of corruption and self-serving politics, to becoming revitalized and thriving. I am running for Mayor because I believe it’s time to change direction with a new vision. I am Upland born and raised and proud of our city. My decades of business experience, community service, and extensive board experience has prepared me for the job. We can do much better. I will get Upland back on track.

909: What is your opinion on the state of the city?

The city is in need of an overhaul. We are in financial crisis and it should be no surprise to anyone, certainly our mayor. We must bring reliability and efficiency to City Hall, balance the budget and build reserves.

909: What are the most important issues facing the city?

The key issues are breaking from Upland’s political scandals, removing

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the city from lawsuits and risk of bankruptcy, protecting essential services while balancing our budget and improving the local economy.

909: What can you do personally to improve the city?

Great question. I will continue to work to the best of my ability to do what is right for all Upland by rebuilding the City with a Team that will lead us in the direction of a New Upland - where residents and businesses are the priority. We need to change the culture of corruption and bring integrity back to City Hall. History has taught us that good leadership can bring positive change by setting forth a clear and decisive vision. As the next Mayor, I will do just that.

909: How would you improve the city’s finances?

We need a workout plan immediately. This means the Council to take action to bring together a group of experienced business minds to address the financial crisis the city is facing. Review every budget line item to find savings in addition to justifying every expenditure. I will work to bring our service providers back to the negotiating table with the city manager. Gino with downtown business owners “Tony the barber” and “JacqueWe no longer can accept business as usual when evaluating our budget line the designer” needs and revenue sources. The Colonies Crossroads growth alone will not save Upland.

I’m a business person, not an economist or professional politician. I have already initiated dialog between the city and business leaders. City Hall must adopt a “Red carpet, not red tape” approach to assist with business growth. Dialog has to be regional and include neighboring cities and economic groups. It’s not glamorous, but we need to focus on generating jobs.

909: Do you support Medical marijuana dispensaries?

I do not support illegal drug use nor do I support marijuana in our city.

Marijuana has been a costly, legal, and social problem for Upland and other cities. I think most cities would ban the dispensaries if they could, citing health concerns, smoking by young people and neighborhood conditions.

While I understand the arguments and facts presented by those who support medical marijuana, the City has made it clear that medical marijuana dispensaries are not a permitted or allowed use.

909: What programs do you hope to improve as Mayor?

I will work with the city council to protect public safety services at a level our citizens expect and deserve. This includes police, fire and public works which encompass our streets, water and sewer services.

909: What city programs should be canceled, if any?

I can’t identify any particular program that needs to be eliminated at this time. Due to our downsizing there have been city programs that have already been eliminated. I anticipate more will be made soon if we are to survive. Prioritizing funding for programs and services is a very difficult task that the council and city manager face.

909: Are you a hands-on leader vs. a delegator?

The role of the mayor is to lead and build consensus. I believe leadership is action and explanation, we accept leaders who do what they ask of others without just talking about it. Through my business experience I have not only become familiar with the importance of these two means of leadership, but more importantly have learned how and when to employ both of these styles.

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Sports News

2012 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL UPDATE

BY Matt Bustos

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merica’s favorite sport is now officially in full swing as players all across the country start putting their pads on in preparation for a brand new season of high school football. Plenty of local teams have early season aspirations and with good reason. A plethora of talented players and coaches dot the local landscape and with immense talent comes immense pressure to succeed.

BASELINE LEAGUE

Alta Loma Braves

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Key Victory: 9/7 @ Fontana (36-12) Upcoming Test: 10/12 vs. Los Osos Head Coach Joe Szczepanski has already doubled his win total from last season and there is good reason to be optimistic for the Braves. After a 3-year stretch of going 2-28, Alta Loma appears to be a program on the rise in spite of a 54-0 loss to open the season against Eisenhower. Seniors like Donovan Walton and Chad Punchar have the team heading in the right direction as they have now won 4 straight games.

Look for Alta Loma to make some noise before the end of the season.

Etiwanda Eagles

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Key Victory: 8/31@Ab Miller (27-17) Upcoming Test: 9/28 vs. Centennial

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Etiwanda does not exactly have the easiest schedule in the league. After a tough opening loss to Summit, the schedule does not seem to be letting up, as the Eagles will play both powerhouses Centennial and Rancho Cucamonga in a 3-week span. Long time Head Coach Stephen Bryce has quite a task in front of him as he looks to keep his team competitive in one of the toughest leagues in the area. He will not have to do it alone, however. Future Oregon State Beaver, Jordan Villiman,

has 4 touchdowns in as many games and offensive tackle Cameron James has gotten the attention of college recruiters. It won’t be easy, but with a little luck Etiwanda could have a puncher’s chance at the playoffs.

Glendora Tartans

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Key Victory: 9/7 @ Colony (52-29) Upcoming Test: 10/12@ Upland

Rancho Cucamonga Cougars

After a disappointing 3-7 season in 2011, Head Coach Jerry Lewallen has his team playing with a chip on their shoulder. The ground game has been working to perfection early in the season for the Tartans, as Cade Lindsey made quick work of Colony, running for 315 yards against the Titans. There is plenty of work to be done, however, as Glendora has suffered 2 straight losses against a couple of outstanding teams in Ayala and Charter Oak. It may be early, but it seems that this year we will all remember the Tartans.

Los Osos Grizzlies

coach Tom Martinez will once again have his team in position to make a run into the playoffs. Stand out receiver Victor Bolden has already amassed over 300 total yards. Future Oregon State Beaver Bolden, as well as quarterback Stephen Johnson, are hopeful to do much more traveling deep into the playoffs.

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Key Victory: @ Cherry Creek (CO) (20-19) Upcoming Test: 10/26 vs. Rancho Cucamonga The Grizzlies proved that they do not need the comforts of home to be victorious, as they defeated the Cherry Creek Bruins in Colorado. There may have been a bit of jet lag, however, as the Grizzlies lost to Redlands 5 days later.

In spite of the early set back, long time

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Key Victory: 8/24 vs. Redlands (40-17) Upcoming Test: 10/05 vs. Upland In spite of a heartbreaking loss against Servite, Head Coach Nick Biaz has his players poised for another run at a CIF title. The Cougars bounced back from their tough loss against the Servite Friars by beating the Muir Mustangs 5414 the next week and dominating Miller 45-0 the week after that. If you don’t get the chance to see the Cougars play this season on Friday nights, you’ll probably get a good chance to see some of them play on Saturdays next fall. Receiver Jermel Walker completes a trio of local pass catchers heading to Oregon State, as defensive backs Chris Hawkins and Tahaan Goodman are nationallyranked recruits, with Hawkins already committing to USC. Running back Tyan Washington has already received interest from several schools. Linebackers A.J and Viliami Latu are making college coaches salivate with their ability to tackle and give opposing offenses a tough time. All told, it appears the Cougars are well on their way to another successful season.

Upland Highlanders

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Key Victory: 8/24 vs. Muir (34-6) Upcoming Test: 10/05 @ Rancho Cucamonga

After a stellar one-loss campaign, Head Coach Tim Salter has picked up right where he left off. With 5 straight victories to open the season, Upland looks like the team to beat in the Baseline League. Both the offense and defense are clicking on all cylinders and college coaches have taken notice. Recruiters regard defensive end Joe Mathis as one of the best prospects at his position. The Highlanders also have a trio of talented defensive backs as James Johnson, Alex Olivas and Delvin Batiste, are all receiving interest from big time college programs. Batiste has already signed on to play for the Aztecs of San Diego State. Not all of the talent is on the defensive side of the ball, as Nate Romine is looking to become another in a long line of Upland quarterbacks that make the transition to college football. It seems that every year Upland is a team to watch out for and this year will be no exception.

MT. BALDY LEAGUE Chaffey Tigers

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Key Victory: 9/13 vs. Bloomington (33-0) Upcoming Test: 10/19 @ Colony After a very successful decade, Head Coach Chris Brown has struggled in the 2010’s as he has gone 9-17 since the start of 2010. After starting 0-3, the Tigers have bounced back with decisive victories against Bloomington and league foe Garey. Senior Matthew Boice has been stellar at the linebacker position, and the combination of junior, Jesus Rebolledo and sophomore, James Oxier, at running back are a good indication that the Tigers won’t be down much longer. Both already have over 275 yards rushing and both have contributed 4 scores. If Chaffey can build on these two, they could have a chance at returning to prominence in the coming years.

Chino Cowboys

3-2

Key Victory: 8/31 vs. Pomona (42-0)

Upcoming Test: 10/5 vs. Chaffey

Garey Vikings

It has been feast or famine so far this season for the Cowboys. They have looked dominant in their 3 victories and outscored opponents 79-7 in those games. After losing by a combined score of 42-23 to Diamond Ranch and Oak Hills, Matt McCain has rebounded as he starts his third year at the helm.

McCain turned the program around after taking over a 2010 squad that had been winless the year before and going 11-1 in his first season. Seniors like Willie Morris and Adrian Rodriguez hope to keep a new tradition of winning from slipping away.

Key Win: 8/24 @ Pomona (21-19) Upcoming Test: 10/11 vs. Colony

Colony Titans

First year Coach Al Brown has his Vikings looking like a team to be reckoned with in the upcoming season. In spite of a 55-0 loss against Carter, Garey has started out strong and looks to change their recent history of losing. Brown is taking over after a 0-9 season in 2011, and looks to have his team playing well enough to be considered a threat in the Mt. Baldy League. Tony Perez and Josue Jara are among a group of seniors that are hoping their struggles are a thing of the past.

1-4 Montclair Cavaliers

Key Victory: 9/21 vs. Montclair 42-12 Upcoming Test: 10/19 vs. Chaffey First-year Head Coach Steve Randall is off to a rough start after going 1-4 to start the season. After replacing the departed Matt Bechtel, Randall will have his work cut out for him after coming over from Ontario to coach the Titans.

The defending league champions, Colony has won their lone league game against Montclair. If the team hopes to salvage their season, the offense will need to carry the load. Running back Dontel James and athlete Samajie Grant have both gotten offers from colleges, with Grant committing to play for the Arizona Wildcats next season. It has been a tough start for Colony. Now that the league games are under way, Colony will look to rebound from their tough start.

Don Lugo Conquistadors

3-2

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Key Win: 9/6 vs. Duarte (20-7) Upcoming Test: 10/04 @ Garey After a disappointing 2-8 first season at the helm, T.J Fiorenza has the Cavs looking good 5 games into the season.

The offense has been outstanding so far this season as Montclair has scored 113 points already. Senior Cody Duke has set the pace for the offense as he has accumulated over 300 total yards thus far. Senior linebacker Sergio Hernandez has set a tone for a defense that has only given up 25 points combined in their 3 wins. While the season is long and the road is tough, Montclair seems to be off to a fast start.

Ontario Jaguars

2-3

Key Win: 8/31@ Bloomington (34-0) Upcoming Test: 10/26@Montclair

2-2

Key Win: 8/31 vs. Marantha (36-14) Upcoming Test: 10/5 vs. Colony After being up and down the past few seasons, things are up and down again this season for Don Lugo. After alternating between winning and losing records the past 4 seasons, the Conquistadors have started out alternating wins and losses. Don Lugo still has a great chance to make some noise in the Mt. Baldy League, as their first league game will be 9/28 against Chino. While the road may be tough ahead, it would appear that seniors such as Marcus Helton and Patrick Hensley are not ready just yet to give up on their season.

The Jaguars came out of the gate strong with two wins in three games. After being shut out 33-0 by Northview, Ontario bounced back and shut out Bloomington 34-0. In spite of recent struggles, the Jags are right in the thick of things.

Senior Eduardo Cervantes has been on a rampage and has over 400 yards rushing and 6 touchdowns. Ontario could pull away if they play strong when league games come around.

Editor’s note: Questions, comments, or complaints should be sent to Matt Bustos at matt@909magazine.com

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3rd Annual Furry Friends Festival and Pet Walk-A-Thon Date: October 6, 2012 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Animal Center/Epicenter Furry Friends Festival and Pet WalkA-Thon. Pancake Breakfast, Pet Contests, Pet Adoptions, Food, Bouncer for kids, Music, Crafts, Vendors, Entertainment, and more! Dog Walkers get a FREE Bandana for your pet. Incentive prizes for those who raise the most for their team fundraisers! Want to be a Sponsor or Vendor, download an application at www.rcpets.info Contact Barbara at 909-466-7387 ext.: 2075. For sign up information go to www.Firstgiving.com/RCPets.

College & Career Expo Date: October 11, 2012 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Goldy Lewis Community Center (11200 Base Line Road) SAVE THE DATE! This is a great opportunity for high school students to ask questions about admission, academic programs, financial aid and career paths.

Bark for Life - Relay for Life Date: October 13, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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brate Relay for Life with our four-legged loved ones! Activities, Costume Contests, Vendors, Workshops, Exercise and FUN! Come for the Cause - Stay for the Fun. Registration is at 9:00 a.m.

Opening Ceremonies, games and fun from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. For More Information email dfigoni@cbwcd.org or Contact Debbie at 909-626-2711 Fire District Open House Date: October 13, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Jersey Blvd Fire Station Please join us at the Jersey Fire Station (174), located at the corner of Jersey and Milliken, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a fun-filled day of educational safety activities. Firefighters will be demonstrating things such as the Jaws of Life, vehicle fire, and simulated live structure fire. Families can enjoy station tours, interactive displays and lots of giveaways, and kids can dress up like firefighters and have their picture taken by a fire engine. Contact Kelley Donaldson at (909) 477-2770 x 3008 4th Annual Jazz To The Heart Date: October 13, 2012 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Location: The Frontier Project; 10435 Ashford St. Cost: $35 Pre-sale; $40 at the door Enjoy some smooth jazz with wine tasting and a silent auction as this event will benefit women with cancer. It will benefit “A Daughter’s Heart Group”; a female cancer support service that partners with hospitals. Join them in their effort to “Fight cancer beautifully.”

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Pinkalicious the Musical Date: October 14 - 21, 2012 Time: Varies Location: Lewis Family Playhouse Cost: $14 - $16 More than anything, Pinkalicious loves pink, especially pink cupcakes. Her parents warn her not to eat too many of them, but when Pinkalicious does... she turns pink! Based on the best-selling book by Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann; this musical version, written by the books’ authors, is sure to please all the little girls (and their cupcake-loving brothers) in your life! (For ages 5+) Capital Steps: Desperate Housemembers Date: October 26, 2012 Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: Lewis Family Playhouse; 12505 Cultural Center Dr. Cost: $28 - $35 For 30 years the Capitol Steps have done over 30 albums of music based from politics and scandal. Now we can celebrate Election Year 2012 with some of America’s most hilarious political satirists. It will include portrayals of the Republican Party, the Democrats and include international support with Muammar Gaddafi, Hosni Mubarak and Silvio Berlusconi. Come enjoy some humor and musical madness.

The Lewis Family Playhouse can be contacted at their box office number at (909) 477-2752. Their Web site is at www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.

UPLAND “Getting Your Z’s: Secrets To Getting A Good Night’s Sleep” Date: October 6, 2012 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Location: Rancho Cucamonga Community Center, The Big Horn Room Join RN Patient Advocates of Southern California for a 60-minute lecture on how to get a good night’s sleep. This event is free of charge. RSVP to www.

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Questions about play and audition information can be called in at (909) 3802754. The Grove Theatre’s phone is (909) 920-4343.

Upland Community Partnership For Youth Development Annual Fundraising Dinner Date: October 27, 2012 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Gibson Senior Center, 250 N. Third Ave.

Date: October 6, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon) Location: Library - Multi-Purpose Room, 450 N Euclid Ave

All proceeds support three neighborhood based after-school programs for Upland kids. Enjoy the fun, dinner, door prizes, entertainment and raffle. Tickets: $20 for adults & $10 for children.

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA Teen Scream Halloween

Book-Enders Meeting: October

Date: October 12 - 21, 2012 Time: Check website for various times Location: The Grove Theatre; 276 E. Ninth St. Cost: $20 This play is considered a comedic drama with “The play charging forward with the mesmerizing effect of watching a deliciously choreographed train wreck of epic proportions.” The New York Times called Osage County one of the new great American dramas in 2007. In 2008 it received a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a 2008 Tony for Best Play. More information and event flier is available at grovetheatre.com.

Date: October 25, 2012 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Paul A. Biane Library Check out the scene at our scary Teen Scream Halloween! Join us for food, music and a spooky good time!

Costumes are optional. For ages 1217. Walk-ins welcome! Contact Linda Engelke at (909) 477-2720, x5063 for more information.

Return of the Pumpkin King Date: October 27, 2012 Time: 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.

Location: Paul A. Biane Library This is Jack Skellington’s favorite time of year - it’s pumpkin time! Join us, with costumes or without, for stories, crafts, games and more as we celebrate Halloween. For ages 2-11. Walk-ins welcome. Please Contact the Children’s Desk at (909) 477-2720, x5075 for more information.

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Cost: $50 plus tax/gratuity Come enjoy a three-course-meal along with a murder mystery interactive show.

Not to mention great steak. Last year the event sold out. Seats are limited and go on sale Oct. 1st. Their general Web site is www.thesycamoreinn.com.

Phone number is (909) 982-1104 and can be reached after 4:30 p.m.

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There is nothing quite as Southern Californian as off-roading in the desert.

Far more than surfing, or movie star chasing, most everyone I know packs up their campers and heads out to Glamis, Dumont or Borrego on the weekends. Quads, Dune Buggies, Jeeps, Sand Rails, Rhinos and all makes of dirt bikes are hauled down the 10 or up the 15 freeways to rolling sand dunes and rocky crevices, in an effort to fulfill the ancient need of human beings to climb and race over any and every damn thing in our way.

Trips to the desert bring more families together than Dr. Phil. You can see little clusters of campers, like wagon trains circled for the last standoff, dotted across the landscape. In the little clusters are SoCal families, making hot dogs, drinking beer, and generally living in a permanent state of tailgating. The money spent on the motor homes, toy haulers, lifted trucks, sand rails and other equipment towed down the freeways each weekend would boggle the mind.

So why do we head to the desert, speed through dangerous rocks and sand, and risk our lives like this? It’s fun as hell.

For years leading up to college, I rode my Honda 450X around the desert like a horse whisperer on top of a wild, bucking mustang. This is not the girl most people know today — a hard-working study buddy. Unknown to my school friends — I was once a beast.

There was one particular trip I recall like the potent stink of a skunk. The “season” was just beginning, meaning the

summer heat was ending. My family was camped somewhere between the Mohave and Borrego Springs. The weather was cold, but riding around on your quad also meant you had to wear copious amounts of protective gear I once thought was stupid.

My family was camping in a little setup called a Toy Hauler. Every bench, couch or bed inside could be pulled up to the roof or folded into the sides so that dune buggies, quads, or dirt bikes could be loaded up. It was half camper, half trailer. At that time, my dad was riding a dirt bike, and my sister and I had our quads.

Our campers were set up coveredwagon style in a circle, the center being our massive fire-pit. We had already been there a day and night, doing the usual day and night runs to different locations around the area.

At night, the fire pit was magical.

It’s so dark in the desert when the clouds cover the stars that anything outside the fire’s light disappears — you feel like you are in a dark void, where nothing exists outside of the light from the fire pit.

While I was sitting there in front of the fire trying to top off my taco with cheese and tomatoes, my dad, out of nowhere, said, “If pain is your friend, you have a friend for life.” This was something he said often.

In response, my mom said, “Don, “why don’t you whiten your teeth? I have some strips, why don’t you just whiten them?”

“I can’t,” my dad replied. “If I whiten

them, I’ll be perfect. I need to have at least one imperfection, I just can’t be totally perfect. It wouldn’t be fair to everyone else.”

On the second day, we were planning a trip to two main locations. First, we were going to ride through the washes — deep paths carved like mini-canyons in the desert. Then, we were going to stop at the Blu-In, which I think is the most disgusting diner on the planet.

Our group consisted of me, my dad, and five friends. My dad was of course in the lead. He insisted on trying to break the speed of sound on his dirt bike, and be at least two miles ahead of everyone else.

At this point in my life, I was absolutely crazy. I always fought for second position behind my dad. I tried to keep up with him to the point where I couldn’t even see in front of me, lost in the mountain of dust behind him. Because it hadn’t rained that day, the dust was extreme. Even still, I fought to be in second place.

Going ever faster, we were speeding towards the point where the dipping ground turns into the wash when something tragic happens. Cody, a little fourteen-year-old on a dirt-bike, passes in front of me and gains second place behind my dad. The wash was so incredibly narrow that there was no way I could be able to pass him, which meant I would have to stare at the back of this kid’s head, and not catch up with my dad. Unacceptable!

Right from the beginning, I was annoyed. I was revving up behind Cody; riding so close I could see the dust settle on the sweat on the back of his neck. Who did

he think he was? I had to get second in line behind my dad.

As I mentioned earlier, this wash was only big enough for one dirt bike or quad to pass through. If you’re not sure what the size of this wash might look like, imagine the width of a horse, times four. For fun, quad riders had begun to ride up and down the sides of the wash, making little things called berms on the walls. You can sort of defy gravity by riding up the side of the wash-walls via these curves. But you have to keep your speed up, or you’ll flip on your side.

So as we were passing through this wash, I was close on Cody’s tail as he would go up and down these little berms. I stayed right behind him like a little speed demon. If another rider were to come from the other direction in the wash, there would be a head-on collision. However, I wasn’t thinking of anything besides my speed, my quad, and taking down Cody.

Everyone always says accidents happen too quickly to really grasp, and that is very true. Sometimes things happen before our brain even has time to process them. For instance, my dad swerving to the side, narrowly avoiding a collision with another rider coming the other way; the large cloud of dust that followed, blocking my view of Cody, who was stopped right in front of me on a berm; me seeing Cody, squeezing both my front and back brakes at once, and hitting his back tire … still on the dangerous side of a berm; and finally, the force of the collision slamming me onto the other side of the wash wall, with the quad landing directly on top of me. For a brief moment, it felt good to have my upper body crammed inside a chest protector.

Smashed and in pain, I was lying there. I wasn’t really breathing. I couldn’t move the quad off of me, and my leg hurt.

From out of the dust, I saw people running towards me. I wondered if I was bleeding all over the canyon wall, or if perhaps my body was severed in half and I just had no idea. My dad pulled the quad off of me, and I lay there for a moment. My dad helped me to stand up.

“You okay?” he yelled over the rumbling sounds of the other dirt bikes.

“Yeah, my leg hurts,” I said. It was more than just a little bee-sting pain; it was a throbbing, dull feeling all over. I visualized it being amputated.

“Is it broke?”

“No.”

I had just crashed! The scariest moment in my life, the quad could have killed me; it could have broken a rib into one of my lungs. I deserved to be carried on the shoulders of the other riders, I deserved to be airlifted out of this little canyon and hospitalized for a week, hand-fed and pampered by strapping male nurses.

I got back on my quad, with its sad bent handlebars, and got back into third position. I was crying a little bit, mostly because my leg hurt, but mainly because no one could see how sad I was about the incident.

When we arrived at the diner, I was no longer crying and began my tale of how I stared the devil right in the eyes and won.

Later, when I was finally able to remove my pants, it was clear that all of the leg-meat and muscle on my right side had been completely squashed — tenderized like a good Carne Asada. I would later develop the most horrifying bruises anyone had ever seen. Even in the most modest of shorts, it would look like I had three abusive fathers, and at least two abusive boyfriends. It was the only crash I’d ever been in, and I blame it on Cody, of course.

That weekend I was able to do little else in the Toy Hauler but watch our selection of three DVDs. My mom took care of me and let me help with her scrapbooking, but my heart wasn’t in it. I wanted to be out there, vying to be behind my dad, traveling at the speed of light.

The trip wasn’t a real loss; I had an amazing selection of bruises to show off when I got back home, no broken bones, and a spectacular near-death experience story.

I eventually stopped going to the desert, and I gained a reputation for safety, patience, and slow-driving. People can whisper about me being scared of the dark or airplane rides. But it’s not like I care. I’m hardcore, and I’ve got a hardcore story to prove it.

Would I do it again? Definitely. Let’s Rock!

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LOCAL WINE AND WINERIES

A WIDE SELECTION OF ALL OF OUR WINES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE OR AT THE WINERY WINE TASTING AVAILABLE DAILY MONDAY - SUNDAY 9-5 PM. TOURS AVAILABLE SUNDAYS

12 AND 2 PM. 4321 Wineville Rd. Mira Loma, CA 91752 (951) 685-5376 GalleanoWinery.com

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A-PLUS CARPET & TILE Where Quality and Service Meet

2,999* Installed

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Beautiful, solid wood kitchens with granite (Based on 10’ X 10’) FREE under mount sink 5 colors to choose of granite & cabinets (based on 30” wall cabinet) *Does not include pantry & lazy susan. No Demolition. Plus tax.

3,299* Installed

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Carpet $1.39 sq. ft. installed Tile $4.50 sq. ft. installed Laminate $2.99 sq. ft. installed Wood $4.99 sq. ft. installed Shutters $15.99 sq. ft. installed

Shower Remodeling includes demolition, tile & installation based on 70 sq. ft. only *Plus tax.

Call for Free Estimate.

11561 Foothill Blvd. #103 • Rancho Cucamonga (909) 987-3101 Fax: (909) 987-3040 aplusfloorsandmore.com • apluscarpet2@gmail.com Carpet • Tile • Wood • Laminate • Vinyl • Kitchen Cabinets • Shower Remodeling Granite & Marble Counter Tops • Windows • Special Financing: 12, 18, and 24 months, same as cash, No Interest

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Limited time offer beginning August 1st (While supplies last)

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ALUM-A-WOOD PATIO COVERS PATIO ENCLOSURES | SUNROOMS

We got rid of the wood with Alum-A-Wood No Painting, No Termites, No Warping NOW SELLING Great Looking Patio Furniture!

Retrofit Your Existing Aluminum Patio Cover with Recessed Lighting from $395 for 3 Lights Patio Enclosures from $8995Patio Covers from $1595

COME VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 840 S. ROCHESTER AVE. | ONTARIO, CA

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK | SERVING CA SINCE 1972

CODE # 123 LIC. # 517575-B

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HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY SIMPLY ORGANIZED SOLUTIONS Services include Residential Space Organization: Kitchen, Bedrooms, Closets, Bathrooms, Playrooms, Garages. Home Office Organization: If you’re looking for high quality and personal Filing Systems, Paper Management, Bills service, look no further.

Organization, Home Staging, Move-in, We offer: Custom Masonry and Landscape, irrigation Down-size, Re-organize current living space. and drainage, stone, stamp concrete, Barbecues and Kristine Parker fire pits, synthetic turf, mow curb, patio covers, (909) 225-8190 lighting, custom design www.organizedbykristine.com For more information call (909) 989-7056 Licensed, Bonded.

Or call toll free 1(800) 418-6647 COLLINS PAINTING & Construction Company www.cuttingedgecustomlandscape.com Providing quality painting and light construction. Interior, exterior.

Precision Tile Residential and commercial.

Tile Installation - Remodel & New *Construction Contractors Lic.# 384597. * Floors * Counter Tops * Showers * Tubs * Disabled Call Joe (909) 985-8484.

Bathrooms * Wainscoting Call Gene Dauk (909) 285-5067 Bob Dexter Painting www.precision-tile.net / License# 514624 & Bonded Have It Done Right Serving Locally Since 1967 CA St. Lic. 438227 Early Bird Extermination Excellent and Reliable Service, Legal Journeyman “Your Pest Control Experts” Painters Only, Residential & Commercial, Drywall & -Pest Control –Roaches – Ants –Spiders -Bee Stucco Repair, Wood Repair & Replacement, TexturRemoval –Termites –Rodents - Gopher Control ing – Pressure Washing, Specialized Epoxy Finishes, – Fungus Control -Bed Bugs –Animal Pest Trappers Benjamin Moore & Pittsburgh, Premium Paints, All -Weed Abatement –Bird Barriers -Repellants and Services Relating To Painting & Repair Controls Free Estimates (909) 947-4025 Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Alta Loma, Cell (909) 240-3311 Claremont & Etiwanda “There Is No Substitution For Experience” (909) 297-8694 / Earlybirdpest.com

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Serving Claremont and the Inland Empire since 1995. Residential, Commercial. Recessed Lighting and Design, Breaker Replacement, Service Panel Upgrades, Ceiling Fans, Trouble Shooting, Landscaping Lighting, Pool and Spa Equipment Replacement. Free Estimates. 24 hr.

References. Call (909) 900-8930 Office Number: (909) 626-2242 Lic # 806149 KPW PAINTING Older couple painting 40 years experience!

Competitive rates. Small repairs.

No job too small.

References available. Lic. #778506 We work our own jobs.

Carrie or Ron (909) 615-4858 JDC Concrete Driveways, RV Parking, Pool Decks, Pavers/ Bricks, Slate/Flagstone, Block Walls and Stone Veneer No job too small! Fully Insured Lic # 894245 C8, C29 Call (909) 624-9000 Greenway-Recycling FREE PICK UP Old computers, T.V.’s, unwanted metal items. Espanol.

(909) 518-7943 STATE-CERTIFIED E-WASTE COLLECTOR. Insured.

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*$99 customer installation charge. 24-month monitoring agreement required at $36.99 per month ($887.76). Form of payment must be by credit card or electronic charge to your checking or savings account. Offer applies to home owner only. Local permit fees may be required. Satisfactory credit history required. Certain restrictions apply. Offer valid for new ADT Authorized Dealer customers only and and not on purchases from ADT LCC. Cameras & receiver are provided by Advanced Home Security and are not monitored by ADT LCC. Limit 2 cameras & 1 receiver per household. While supplies last.

Products may vary from images shown. License: CA-AC07031. Other rate plans available. Must mention coupon.

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