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INSIDE Claremont Monthly Message from the City Manager

Claremont Gets New Canine Officer

that we were in a hotel where one of the guests had marijuana and crack. Dodger located that,” said Evans.

Evans is also the school resource officer and DARE officer, so searches with Dodger also include the areas high school, middle and continuation schools. These include vehicle searches in the parking lots.

At the end of the day, whether they’re on call for city or school K-9 detail, they have each other’s backs from start to finish. If Evans has to work overtime shifts, Dodger stays along for the ride too.

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The Claremont Wilderness Park is a destination for local hikers and cyclists. Its beauty has increased its popularity and the number of daily users has grown drastically in the past five years. In order to ensure a balance between park users, wildlife and residents in the area, the City has changed its regulations on parking and the hours the park is open.

Beginning April 15, Claremont Hillsides Wilderness Park users will need a parking permit if they are parking in the parking lots located on North Mills Avenue. Cars parked in the two lots serving the Wilderness Park will need a resident, annual visitor, or daily metered permit to avoid citation. Daily permits are $3 for four hours.

Resident parking permits are free with proof of residency and Annual Visitor permits are $75 until June 1, 2013. Parking Permits are available at City Hall and the Alexander Hughes Community Center.

The new park hours change monthly. Park hours can be found on signs at the entrances of the park and on the City’s website www.ci.claremont.ca.us. People in the park and cars in the parking lots after hours will be cited.

International Non-Profit Awarded $250000 Many local police departments may still not have their K-9 programs back due to funding cuts, but as of December 2012, the Claremont Police Department added a new K-9 to their ranks. The Claremont Police Department hasn’t had a K-9 for almost 13 years. Now the Department and Canine Officer Corporal Sean Evans welcome their new Labrador, Dodger.

A typical day starts at 5 am. Evans wakes up Dodger, lets him out back, and feeds him around 5:30.

Evans then warms up his car and they are on the road by 6.

“I’ve always been interested.” said Evans about the K-9 program.

“It’s just one of those things we didn’t have in the past.”

Evans trained from Dec. 7th to Jan. 11th to be certified by the California National Canine Association.

Dodger is certified in the following odors: marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and opium.

Recently Dodger has effectively used his training in police searches.

“Just the other day he was involved in a vehicle search where a guy had marijuana on him. Before

Courtesy Claremont McKenna College/Kravis Prize

The Claremont McKenna College, through the “Henry R. Kravis Prize in Leadership,” annually awards $250,000 to a worthy nonprofit group. The search is always ongoing for the next winner.

For 2013 the award was given to former Norway Olympic speed skater Johann Olav Koss who is president and CEO of Right To Play. This organization is in more than 20 mostly third world countries. It provides programs that educate children through the fun activities of play. Play can teach children

INSIDE Claremont leadership skills, cooperation and so much more that can help their communities for current and future generations. He was awarded on April 18th.

The Henry R. Kravis Prize is an award that started in 2006. Mr. Kravis is described as a business financier, investor and philanthropist who graduated from Claremont McKenna College. He founded the Kravis Leadership Institute and is the chairman of its board.

Since 2006, there have been eight winners. In 2012, there were actually two winners and both received $250,000.

“Last year represented exceptional circumstances in which there were two recipients (mothers2mothers and Soraya Salti, regional director of INJAZ Al-Arab), who merited recognition for their critical work in sub-Saharan Africa and in Arab countries, respectively,” said Director of Media Relations Alissa Stedman. Although she said it was unlikely that two winners would be awarded again in one year, she said it wasn’t impossible.

During Koss’ ceremony, Stedman said several previous winners were expected to attend in order to meet with the other winners and bring students and staff up to speed on their current efforts. Not only did previous winners get to share their ideas, but Stedman said international Kravis prize winners have offered Claremont students different internship opportunities with locations across the world.

Nearly Century Old Auditorium Remains Popular

While Bill Maher is performing at Bridges Auditorium, Bridges Hall of Music in Pomona College has been around for nearly 98 years and is still a preferred arena for musical performers who continue to return. Also known as “Little Bridges,” this historic auditorium was built in 1915 and was renovated in 2001.

Local Keyboard Studies Professor, Robert Sage, teaches at Azusa Pacific University and offers insight for the Bridges Hall of Music. Sage, a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), has taught at APU for 30 years. Coincidentally, he has also performed at”

Little Bridges for 30 years. As the Director of the Claremont Symphony Orchestra he does a third of his conducting performances at Little Bridges. “The auditorium,” he said, “is special for a combination of factors. It is aesthetically pleasing; its architecture is traditional (not trying to make a quickly-outdated ‘modern’ statement); and its acoustics are excellent, due to the pervasive use of wood and its optimal shape.

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INSIDE Upland Monthly Message from the City Manager

Upland High School Has a Record Number of Athletic Scholarships in 2013

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You may have noticed badly needed repairs to Euclid Avenue lately. These repairs included repaving lanes and fixing various intersections. The cost was approximately $440,000. You may say there are many other streets in Upland that need repairs and you will not be wrong. With over 200 miles of streets, Upland has many streets in need of repair. Unfortunately, annually, there is only about $3 million available for these repairs. Not enough money to meet the demand.

Most funding for street repair comes from two sources: gasoline taxes and a special sales tax called Measure I. Both funding sources are tied to the economy. When gasoline prices rise, citizens conserve and drive less generating less gasoline taxes. And when money is tight, people shop less which affects the amount of special taxes we receive. Consequently, demand for repairs stay the same, or even increase, while funding may actually decrease.

Street repairs remain a top priority for the City. We remain diligent in putting as much of our resources available into putting our streets back in the best possible condition.

Graduation is approaching and Upland High School always receives a lot of academic and athletic scholarships. This year in particular they had a high number of athletic scholarships.

“Thirteen seniors received NCAA scholarships for a division 1 school,” said Assistant Principal Nina Freeman. “That’s the most kids we’ve ever had get full rides to college for sports.”

Three to five seniors received football scholarships, one received a golf scholarship at USC, one for volleyball and a couple of students received baseball and soccer scholarships.

“As I talk to kids and advise them, I ask them, ‘Who is winning in that deal? You or the college?,’” said Freeman. “I also tell them to make sure their decision is in their

best interest. Is that college going to hold that scholarship for you for whatever reason? We have to look at each situation case by case,” said Freeman.

Although some seniors and especially scholar-athletes like to graduate early if all their coursework is complete, all 2013 seniors are graduating with their classmates.

The Class of 2014 seniors can look forward to the State College Fair in the fall with 3-4 different colleges that visit per week.

“All students need to do is sign up,” said Career Center Advisor Kalani Chavez. “We have an affiliation with most local colleges, including out-of-state colleges, that are already in contact with the career center and have been for the last several years.”

INSIDE Upland Upland Has HOPE For Endangered Pets

Helping Out Pets Everyday (H.O.P.E) is celebrating their 10th year saving animals. H.O.P.E. is a totally independent group with no subsidiaries or municipalities.

HOPE raises their own money for spaying/neutering animals in order to help prevent over-population and to treat other medical issues that animals may have before giving them up for adoption.

Their goals are to rescue animals from high kill facilities like San Bernardino City Shelter, Moreno Valley, Hesperia and Kern County.

Some of the volunteers foster the dogs and cats, but H.O.P.E. mostly provides the housing for the 40-50 animals on hand. H.O.P.E. also provided a free spay/neuter program.

One dog they took in named Stan, looked like a mop. Margaret Coffman, HOPE’s President, couldn’t tell the dog’s front from his back. They saw this dog’s photo on a list of dogs to be euthanized and had to save him and give him a chance. They then cleaned Stan up before getting him fixed and he ended up being a great dog with a great personality. Coffman is so happy she saved him.

There are annual fundraisers held for H.O.P.E. One popular event is their 5k dog walks which are held twice a year. Coffman was originally inspired by an event in New York.

“We were doing the California version of the New York Pup Crawl, where they walk across the Brooklyn Bridge,” said Coffman who is from Brooklyn.

She contacted the founder of the New York event and he was excited that they were doing it in California. Although there is no bridge, they use the historic Euclid Avenue trail.

Other fundraising events include a Project Runway fashion show and a wine event; no dogs at that one though.

All dogs and cats have their vaccinations, micro-chips, medical records on hand; teeth cleaned and have any other medical issues taken care of before finding them a good home.

So the next time you are in the market for a new pet, think of HOPE and save a life.

Friday Night Car Show

On the second Friday of every month until September, Denny’s Cruise Nights will have their fifth annual car shows.

“It’s absolutely free,” said Marketing Director Danielle Bovard.

“All you do is put a little number on your car to let us know you’re in for the judging. We usually have five awards with a first, second, and third for each award. The tenants sometimes rotate from year to year on awards.”

Classic Mustangs and Chevy’s are usually the most popular cars at these shows. However, all cars, bikes and clubs are welcome to participate in the fun. The event DJ, Little John, has his own car club that comes to the shows and has a big following.

“It’s a great place for people to mingle,” said Bovard. She also said they encourage tenants to get involved. They offer raffle prizes and sample giveaways, like ice cream from Cherry on Top, pizza and hot dogs.

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INSIDE rancho cucamonga Monthly Message from the City Manager

Jersey Mikes Donates Over$ 35,000 to Local Children’s Charity

Cappelli visited six of the eight stores. He said everybody was tired, but felt like they had accomplished something that was really great. It was a huge day for them.

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On March 20, 2013, the City Council voted to authorize a mail ballot for the Victoria Neighborhood Parks and Landscape Maintenance District (LMD-2) after hearing from over 800 homeowners and businesses about their priorities for maintaining landscaping in the neighborhood. After 20 years without an increase in the property maintenance assessment, LMD2 has reached a critical decision point. The ballot will address a $40 per year increase to continue funding park maintenance, landscaping, graffiti removal, lighting, paseos, playground equipment and bathrooms.

If approved by the property owners, all revenues will be deposited into a separate fund that, by law, can only be spent on maintaining or improving park landscaping. Safeguards such as annual independent audits and public review of expenditures are included.

If you are a property owner in the Victoria neighborhood that is served by LMD 2 you should have already received your ballot in the mail. Ballots must be received by the City by 7:00 pm on June 5 in order to be counted. If you have not received a ballot, or if you desire more information, contact Dean Rodia at (909) 477-2730.

In the month of March, Jersey Mike’s Subs donate a day’s worth of proceeds to charities. On Wednesday, March 27th, the company gave 100 percent of the day’s sales to local charities. Eight Jersey Mike’s in the Inland Empire, including Rancho Cucamonga, donated over $35,000 to the children’s charity Steven’s Hope. The Rancho Cucamonga location brought in $6,000 for the cause and almost ran out of bread.

“It went over so well that the stores were baking bread and it was coming out of the oven as they were making the sandwiches,” said Jersey Mike’s Subs Director of Operations Steve Tozzi. “They had a really good turnout.”

The results were fantastic for Steven’s Hope. Co-founder Tony Cappelli said it far exceeded anything they had hoped for and was their biggest event of the year and probably ever.

“It’s extremely rare to have a company to do what Jersey Mike’s did,” said Cappelli. “When it’s one of the biggest sales days they have in the whole year, and they take basically everything that was taken in for that day and give it to a charity, you’re talking huge dollars.”

Last year they started with one location in Norco. This year it was eight locations. From what Cappelli heard there will be 15-20 Jersey Mike’s stores added in 2014 and every year.

On March 20th the Sheriffs of Rancho Cucamonga, along with EMTs and firefighters, participated in mock shooting response training for over four days. The fourth day Alta Loma High School was the training site. There were about 80 deputies and 90 firemen in the training.

“We do it at each of the high schools per year,” said Chief of Police Mike Newcombe. “We use

INSIDE rancho cucamonga spring break and then we do summer and Christmas break. We go through all of the high schools.”

The training had three responding teams. A first initial contact team of law enforcement officers entered the school just to look for the shooter. The second team had rescue firefighters with a few armed officers as protection. They were to give medical aid and evacuate any wounded by gurney or by dragging them out. A third wave consisted of armed officers that followed behind.

A command center outside the school issued orders to all the different teams. They had computer-stored blueprints of the high schools, middle schools and elementary schools for the area. Some rooms have also been digitally recreated with exact room details and a 360 degree image. They also had a birds-eye view of the entire school to keep track of staging areas that included paramedic locations and the helicopter landing spot. This made it so they always knew where to direct people.

“We want to be prepared as much as we can for our locations,” said one sheriff’s deputy. “Our detectives, our gang units, our sergeants; everybody comes in since in real life everyone would respond.

At any time we have 50 people who can respond to this situation.”

It is nice to know that the Sheriff’s Department in Rancho Cucamonga is prepared and ready for almost any situation in the area.

School Ranks Among Nation’s Top Schools for Support of Music Education

Upland Christian Academy is recognized nationally for their commitment to music education. UC Academy has received the Support Music Merit Award from the NAMM foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. UC Academy joins 66 schools across the country to receive the prestigious award this year.

The Support Music Merit Award is awarded to individual schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

To qualify for the Support Music Merit Award, Upland Christian Academy answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program, and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials

and reviewed by The Institute for Educational Research and Public Service of Lawrence, Kansas, an affiliate of the University of Kansas.

“All the research on music and brain development aside, there is nothing that can compare to the way music can make a student feel about themselves when they learn and perform music. The joy and confidence is transformational. Our goal is to give that experience to all students through music and the arts. This is truly a top priority here at UC Academy.” said Doug Porterfield, Dean of Visual and Performing Arts at UC Academy.

The NAMM Foundation’s Support Music Merit Award brings attention to the importance of keeping music education part of school’s core education for all students and music’s vital role in student’s success in school.

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Teen Volunteers Selflessly Give

BY VIRGINIA LUCERO

Lessons Learned tutors outside of City Hall after receiving certificates of recognition from the City Council and Mayor of Rancho Cucamonga

Young students are volunteering their time and talents and are making a definite impact throughout the Inland Empire. One avenue available to these young volunteers is the city of Rancho Cucamonga’s TRAC (Teen Recreation Activity Club) program for 6th to 12th graders. The programs’ main focus is to offer volunteering opportunities at various non-profit organizations and create life enriching workshops for TRAC participants.

The program currently has approximately 20 active participants.

The TRAC program is directed by Jo Ann Gwynn, Community Services Supervisor for Youth and Family Programs. Michelle Dazalla, Community Services Coordinator, Laini Andrade, Program Specialist and additional staff members, Melissa Otine, Rance Hughes and Sabrina Marquez collaborate to locate the organizations and projects for volunteer opportunities. In addition, the TRAC staff continuously brainstorms to find other activities that will enrich the youthful volunteers.

Opportunities to volunteer range from helping at an emergency shelter, bagging food at a food bank, visiting a senior retirement home, helping at community events and making dinner at Ronald McDonald House, for its resident families.

I Care Shelter Home in Riverside was the recent recipi-

ent of TRAC’s help. The teens cleaned, raked leaves, pulled weeds and other things to beautify the grounds and children’s playground. The teens enjoyed helping at the shelter so much that they unanimously decided to volunteer at the shelter once a month.

Recently the volunteers were involved in the Freedom Courtyard dedication ceremony on January 12 in Rancho Cucamonga. Jayson Liggins, who is 14-years-old and attends Alta Loma High School was one of the volunteers who arrived at 6 a.m. to help out at the dedication ceremony.

“I enjoy volunteering because it brings joy to me knowing that each and every time I go out into my community, I am making a big difference,” Liggins said. “I enjoy volunteering no matter what event it is.”

On January 24, six TRAC members along with four others from the Teen Center volunteered at the GAP (God Always Provides) food bank. They helped to bag food items for distribution to families in need. GAP provides basic food items to approximately 450 families, consisting of an estimated 1,200 individuals, per week.

In addition to everything they do, they also baked sugarless cookies and created handmade cards on February 13 in preparation for Valentine’s Day when they

visited the residents of Altria Del Rey, a retirement and assisted living community. The cookies and cards were distributed to the residents and the teens took time to visit with them. On March 6 the teens traveled to Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda to prepare dinner for the resident families.

The students do not even take time off from volunteering during summer break from school. Summer months are spent volunteering at the youth camps for ages 5 to 12. These camps include sports camps and sports clinics at Alta Loma High School.

Lessons Learned tutors in a group photo at the RC Family Resource Center.

TRAC staff personnel, who are supervising the program, plan to make TRAC more teen based. They hope to implement a leadership training program soon in order to develop teen leaders. With guidance from the TRAC staff the students will plan the activities and take a more active role in planning and implementing the volunteer opportunities. The staff’s hope is for the students to develop leadership skills, administrative experience and provide the real life hands-on experiences that will benefit the TRAC members’ future educational and career goals.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga gave the teen certificates of recognition for all their hard work and efforts.

The teens commented that the volunteer opportunities are rewarding and they feel humble to be able to aid others in need. The TRAC program is located at Lions West Community Center, 9161 Base Line Road. For more information about TRAC contact Michelle Dazalla, Community Services Coordinator at 909-477-2785 x2323.

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Last Drop Café, Claremont Starbucks Coffee, Upland Bad Ass Coffee, Rancho Place for Burgers The Back Abbey, Claremont Legends Burgers, Upland 5 Guys Burgers & Fries, Rancho Place for a Hot Dog Johnson’s Hot Dogs, Upland Hot Dog on a Stick, Rancho Place for Dessert Bert & Rocky’s, Claremont Handel’s Ice Cream, Upland Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour, Rancho Place for Frozen Yogurt 21 Choices, Claremont Cherry on Top, Upland Golden Spoon, Rancho Ice Cream Parlor Bert and Rocky’s, Claremont Handel’s Ice Cream, Upland Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour, Rancho Restaurant Bar Piano Piano, Claremont The Heights, Upland BJ’s, Rancho Place for Brunch Walter’s Restaurant, Claremont Molly’s Souper, Upland Kick Back Jack’s, Rancho Place for Barbeque Mongolian BBQ, Claremont Joey’s, Upland Lucille’s, Rancho Late Night Meal (After 11 pm.)

Denny’s, Claremont Denny’s, Upland Corky’s Kitchen & Bakery, Rancho Neighborhood Deli Wolfe’s Market & Deli, Claremont Olde World Delicatessen, Upland Gandolfo’s N.Y. Delicatessen, Rancho Outdoor Dining Casablanca Bar and Grill, Claremont Molly’s Souper, Upland Lazy Dog Café, Rancho Place for Fish & Chips Louie’s Chicken and Fish Grill, Upland Islamorada (Bass Pro Restaurant), Rancho Place for Business Meeting Claremont Chamber, Claremont Mimi’s Café, Upland Antoninos, Rancho Place for Elegant Dining Walter’s, Claremont Spaggi’s, Upland Magic Lamp, Rancho

Place for Happy Hour Casa Moreno, Claremont The Heights, Upland Cucamonga Brewing Company, Rancho Sports Bar Heroes, Claremont Grazie’s, Upland Buffalo Wild Wings, Rancho Wine Bar Packing House Wine Merchants, Claremont Pacific Wine Merchants, Upland The Wine Tailor, Rancho Inside Brewery Claremont Craft Ales, Claremont Dale Bros. Brewery, Upland Cucamonga Brewing Company, Rancho Wine Store Packing House Wine Merchants, Claremont Pacific Wine Merchants, Upland The Wine Tailor, Rancho Place for Steak under $20 The Press, Claremont Outback Steakhouse, Upland Steer n’ Stein, Rancho Place for Steak Over $20 The Press, Claremont Outback Steakhouse, Upland Cask ‘n Cleaver, Rancho Place for a Margarita Casa Moreno, Claremont El Perico Ranchero, Upland Don Marcos Mexican Restaurant, Rancho Place for a Martini Casa 425, Claremont Bulldog Pub, Upland Flemings Steakhouse, Rancho Restaurant with Best View Maniac Mike’s Café, Upland Brandon’s Diner, Rancho Restaurant with Best Wait Staff 42nd Street Bagel, Claremont Café Allegro, Upland Cask ‘n Cleaver, Rancho Place for Chicken Sandwich Chick-Fil- A, Upland Oporto, Rancho Bartender Autumn King (Blackwatch Pub), Upland Nicole Harmon (Cucamonga Brewing Co.), Rancho Best Service (Restaurant) Walter’s, Claremont Eden Garden Fusion Grill, Upland Magic Lamp, Rancho Bakery Some Crust Bakery, Claremont The Local Baker, Upland

Corner Baker, Rancho Bagel Shop 42nd Street Bagel, Claremont Malibu Bagels, Upland Panera Bread, Rancho Cucamonga Donut Shop Pixie Donuts, Claremont Upland Donuts, Upland DN Top Donuts, Rancho Cucamonga Thai Restaurant Bua Thai Cuisine, Claremont Thai Satay, Upland Thai Tea, Rancho Cucamonga Sea Food Blue Fin Sushi & Teriyaki, Claremont H. Salt Esquire Fish & Chips, Upland King’s Fish House, Rancho Cucamonga Vegetarian Meal Saca’s Mediterranean, Claremont Loving Hut, Upland Bright Star, Rancho Cucamonga Japanese Restaurant King Kong, Claremont Kishi, Upland Kabuki, Rancho Cucamonga Casual Dining Espiau’s, Claremont The Heights, Upland Legend’s Burgers, Rancho Place for a Slice of Pie I Like Pie, Claremont Coco’s Bakery Restaurant, Upland Corky’s Kitchen & Bakery, Rancho Place for a Buffet Casa De Salsa, Claremont Sizzlin’, Upland Don Marcos Mexican Restaurant, Rancho Urgent Care Facility Pomona Valley/Claremont, Claremont Advanced Urgent Care Center, Upland Sierra San Antonio Urgent Care, Rancho Emergency Room Pomona Valley Medical Hospital, Claremont San Antonio Community Hospital, Upland & Rancho Hospital Pomona Valley Medical Hospital, Claremont San Antonio Community Hospital, Upland & Rancho Doctor Dr. Franklin Johnson, Upland Dr. John Fagan, Rancho Dentist Claremont Smile Design, Claremont Redhill Dental, Dr. Nelson Butay, Upland Baseline Dental Group, Rancho Optometrist

Dr. Torres, Claremont Dr. Bruce Duvall, Upland Dr. Dale Edelson, Rancho Hair Salon Essentials Day Spa, Claremont Salon Panache, Upland Clippings Hair Design, Rancho Men’s Barber Shop Smothers, Upland Jerry’s Barber, Rancho Nail Spa Laquered Up, Claremont Red Persimmon, Upland Renaissance, Rancho Place for Massage Massage Envy, Claremont Massage Envy, Upland Enchanted Salon and Spa, Rancho Place for Facial Aromatique Skin and Body Care, Claremont Magic Touch Salon, Upland Hair Phases Salon, Rancho Eyebrow Threading European Wax Center, Upland Bellas Threading Salon, Rancho Tanning Salon Claremont Tanning, Claremont West Coast Tanning, Upland Hollywood Tans, Rancho Day Spa Essesntials Day Spa, Claremont European Wax Center, Upland “The Refresh Bar and Spa” at Skin Perfect, Rancho Pilates Studio The Body Center, Claremont Body Rituals, Upland Pilates 909, Rancho Gym Pedal Spin, Claremont 24 Hour Fitness, Upland Fitness 19, Rancho Physical Rehabilitation Center Casa Colina, Claremont Premiere Therapy, Upland Team Physical Therapy, Rancho Senior Care Pilgrim Place, Claremont Visiting Angels, Upland

Valencia Commons, Rancho Health & Nutrition Store The Thinnery, Upland Rancho Cucamonga Health Food, Rancho Martial Arts Studio Elements of Change Martial Arts, Claremont Upland Martial Arts Center, Upland Performance Martial Arts Center, Rancho Yoga Studio Claremont Yoga, Claremont Body Rituals, Upland Women’s Fitness, Rancho Best Service (Health & Beauty) Audacious Salon, Claremont Gr8 hair off Euclid, Upland Clippings Hair Design, Rancho Carpet Store R & B Carpets & Flooring, Claremont Warren Clark’s Custom Carpets, Upland A-Plus Carpet & Tile, Rancho Home Door Center DP Doors, Claremont J.R. Door & Window, Upland DP Doors, Rancho Home Improvement Center Home Depot, Upland Lowes, Rancho Furniture Store Upland Furniture Mart, Upland Living Spaces, Rancho Electrician Bayer Electric, Upland Amped Electrical, Rancho

JB’s Pools & Ponds, Upland Secard Pools, Rancho Roofing Company T&G Roofing Co., Upland LaRocque, Rancho Plumbing Company Mitchell Bros., Upland Scott McCloud Plumbing, Rancho Heating & Air Conditioning Co. Steve’s Heating and Air Conditioning, Upland Bill’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Rancho Carpet Cleaning Company Upland Steam, Upland Chem Dry, Rancho Mattress Store Cost Plus Mattress, Claremont Danna’s Mattress, Upland Banner Mattress, Rancho Best Service (Home Services) J.R. Door & Window, Upland Air Controlled Environments, Rancho Car Dealer Metro Honda, Claremont Chrysler, Jeep & Dodge, Upland Mercedes Benz of Ontario, Rancho Car Wash Foothill Car Wash, Upland Deer Creek Car Wash, Rancho Smog Testing Shop Advance Auto Smog Check Center, Upland A & R Tire, Rancho

Painter Bob Dexter, Upland Seven Star Painting, Rancho

Repair Shop Connie & Dick’s Auto Repair, Claremont Route 66 Auto Repair, Upland Rancho Autocare, Rancho

Floor Covering Store R & B Carpets & Flooring, Claremont Buddy’s Flooring Outlet, Upland A-Plus Carpet & Tile, Rancho

Car Stereo Store G sound, Upland AutoMax Automotive, Inc., Rancho

Home Window Company DP Doors, Claremont J.R. Door & Window, Upland DP Doors, Rancho Pool Building Company Blue Water Pools & Spas, Upland Secard’s Pools, Rancho Pool Supply Store

Motorcycle Dealer Mountain Motorsports, Upland Cucamonga Yamaha, Rancho Personal Water Craft Dealer Mountain Motorsports, Upland Cucamonga Yamaha, Rancho Best Service (Motorsports) Mountain Motorsports, Upland B.C. Motorsports, Rancho Hotel DoubleTree, Claremont DoubleTree, Upland Four Points Sheraton, Rancho Motel Motel 6, Upland Best Western, Rancho Hotel Service DoubleTree, Claremont DoubleTree, Upland 4 Points Sheraton, Rancho Motel Service Motel 6, Upland Best Western, Rancho Pet Grooming Hair of the Dog, Claremont Scrubby Puppy, Upland Rub-A-Dub Doggie Scrub, Rancho Pet Store Unleashed, Claremont PetSmart, Upland & Rancho Veterinarian Claremont Veterinary Hospital, Claremont Mountain View Veterinary Hospital, Upland Rancho Regional Veterinary Hospital, Rancho Mobile Grooming Susan’s Mobile Pet Grooming, Claremont PetSmart, Upland Rub-A-Dub Doggie Scrub, Rancho

Window Tinting Steve’s, Upland AutoMax Automotive, Inc., Rancho

Pet Boarding Facility Personal Preference Pet Resort, Claremont Heavenly Pet Resort, Upland Ufuria, Rancho

Tire Store America’s Tire, Upland Good Year, Rancho

Dog Trainer Zoom Room, Claremont Agile Paws Dog Sports, Rancho

Motorsports Repairs Desert Off Road, Upland B.C. Motorsports, Rancho

Best Service (Pet Services) Scrubby Puppy, Upland Rancho Regional Veterinary Hospital, Rancho

Above are the results of our First Annual Reader’s Choice Awards. This is a partial list that continues on our website. We congratulate all the winners. You will notice in many cases there are no winners in Claremont. When the poll was taken the magazine was not being mailed into Claremont. Accordingly, we put the Claremont poll on our website for Claremont voters. When there was not enough votes for a particular category to determine a true winner in Claremont or Upland & Rancho, we deleted the category from the results. When a majority voted for something outside their city, we counted the votes. While we had a great response to the poll … we promise to have less categories and make it much easier to vote. This is our first time. We get better with experience. We thank everyone for voting.

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HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT:

Frugal Frolicking

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Good looks, good fuel mileage, good cargo space, good warranty and exceptional pricing should move the Hyundai Elantra GT to the top of your test drive list. Although the Elantra isn’t fast, with the 1.8 liter engine’s 148 horsepower being slightly muted by the six speed automatic transmission, but it is fun. But this negative is salved with a starting price for the Elantra of $19,170. Of course, for that money you do have to get used to a few rough edges such as a transmission that hunts for the correct gear on long upgrades and an engine that is quite relaxed. Outside of that, this is a entertaining to drive hatchback that outshines its competition in one way or another.

Mom’s view: The San Bernardino area was hit with heavy rains and flooding yet it didn’t bother the Elantra even as we put the GT through our testing cycle. The heating system was eager to please with only our 2006 Saab Aero being superior, and that car was build for winter driving. The heated seats worked well and the ride, although a bit sporty over unkempt roads, was worth it when you needed to take emergency maneuvers. The interior had a lot of storage areas and the controls were easy to read and access. The monitor was small and the rear view mirror dimmer and OnStar call button were too close together. I didn’t like the way the rear hatch lever was placed just above the rear bumper where dirt quickly accumulates.

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On the plus side the hatch opened easily and the cargo space, with the seats folded down, was exceptional with about 50 cubic feet. Even with the seats up you get nearly 23 cubic feet. And, the seats fold nearly flat.

Safety wise you get a bundle of coddling with ABS, stability control, airbags for the front, side, driver’s knees and overhead, pretensioners for the seat belts, and a security system must have items any mother would insist upon.

Traveling and shopping are fine with the GT as it offers excellent visibility in all directions, is easy to park, and the 14 gallon tank allows over 300 miles before refueling. Competition comes from the Mazda 3, which is more sporty but less roomy and its interior isn’t as nice. The Ford Focus does not handle nearly was well and the Subaru Impreza has less of a warranty. Clearly Hyundai has provided the public with a vehicle that blurs the lines between fun and practical, but what makes this a top seller is that its resale value is also climbing and the fact that its European styling is good looking as well.

Dad’s view: With either transmission you get about the same fuel mileage, but the manual is more satisfying to drive and the automatic costs a grand more, but it does have a sportshift mode. For handling, the Elantra GT is different from its siblings It has

a MacPherson front-strut set-up and a a V-shaped beam rear with a stabilizer bar and Sachs shocks. It works, but the steering is the most interesting aspect with three settings; Sport, Normal, and Comfort to choose from.

We found Normal just fine. The car is as quiet as the competition, Overall, the fit, finish, and features of the GT make it a must drive when looking for a hatchback or even a compact car and if you use the eco button the gas mileage improves on the highway.

Look for an overall average of 32 mpg on regular.

Young working woman’s view: Value thy name is Hyundai when it comes to the Elantra GT. Standard features included heated seats, remote door locks, cruise control, telematics, satellite radio, USB port and aux input, fog lights and special rims.

There are option packs, but they run

upwards of $2000 with one being designed for more performance and the other for technology such as GPS. The GT is handy, but I liked it best when looking at its shinny face in the parking lot. It was begging me to kick off my high heels and go for a romp.

That is its appeal and the practicality just makes this playful attitude justifiable.

Unemployed male’s view: A decade of working making open sourced computers and servers and suddenly I am unemployed. This after selling millions of dollars worth of product. The reason I bring this up is because I should have had a good warranty on my job, such as Hyundai offers. They have a 10-year/100,000mile powertrain coverage and a limited, bumper-to-bumper warranty for 5 years/60,000 miles, This means you are pretty much taken car of for

the big cost items. Obviously, I wasn’t.

Meanwhile, back at the Elantra, the interior has a pizza sized storage tray under the rear cargo hold and there is an adjustable arm rest with storage, too, and the interior layout is such that you don’t feel confined. The center console offers a place for a cell phone just under the stereo input connections. The glove compartment can be cooled, there is an option for seat warmers for the rear seat, and ancillary controls on the steering wheel take care of most of your audio needs.

All of these are nice touches that make the make you feel special. And that is something I need these days.

Family conference: Very few cars offer a family the many virtues that the Hyundai GT does for the price. It isn’t a boy racer type of vehicle, but it does corner well and provides enough kick to make merging and lane changes effortless. Worth a test drive for sure.

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If You Are Over 40 and Don't Like Your Smile, then LET’S FIX IT. Most dental problems are caused by poor oral hygiene and neglect. People can see it in your smile. Receding gums, broken teeth, and missing teeth are NOT NORMAL signs of aging. These are signs that your teeth are deteriorating and it could potentially be life threatening, especially if you have diabetes or heart problems.

It’s not a cosmetic makeover that makes a great smile; it’s the health of your teeth that makes a smile great. I know that now. As a dentist, my number one concern is to help you keep your teeth for the rest of your life and provide the kind of dentistry that will help you to be healthy, excel in life, and live your life smiling.

So if you’re 40 years or older and worried about your smile, make sure that you have gum disease or cavities treated while you are still “young.” These problems can lead to an unattractive smile or complete tooth loss, if you wait too long.

As far as your dental health goes, you should not have reoccurring dental problems. That’s a sign of poor oral hygiene and continuing neglect. I recommend taking care of all your dental problems ASAP (as soon as possible), then maintaining professional dental cleanings to prevent further problems in the future.

When I was a dental student (over 10 years ago), I had problems with my teeth too. Luckily, I had a great dentist who helped me. Today, my smile looks better because I know what it takes to really keep my teeth healthy.

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You will be pleasantly surprised how just having healthy teeth can dramatically improve your smile. And as an added bonus, you will prevent problems from reoccurring and enjoy the

satisfaction of having a great smile for the rest of your life.

You’re never too old to have a great smile. And with the advancements in dentistry today, you can also turn back the clock and smile like you were 18 again.

It’s the health of your teeth that makes a smile great.

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He watched many of his friends suffer distress and havoc because of losses due to the uncertainties of the marketplace. It motivated him to bring his wealth of background, credibility and standards of personal integrity to the TIAG endeavor.

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Why Consider the TIAG services? It is all about the loss of pensions…

Many of our dad’s had pension plans. They retired, and received a guaranteed check for the rest of their lives. They had what was known as an employer’s defined benefit plan. They also had “peace of mind” about their income for the rest of their life. Now, few except government employees have pensions.

The government encouraged you to defer taxes, and put “savings” into a government “blessed” investment plan. The government now has a vested, taxable interest in retirement income from these “blessed” plans.

The BEST portfolios only minimize risk of loss 1. The market has changed. The Wall Street Journal reported on March 4th of this year that the so-called 4% lifetime income guideline “was beautiful while it lasted”. It reported that retirees now face, “The risk of a prolonged market rout the first two, or even three years of your retirement”.

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“BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD.” GANDHI

As Clippings Hair Design in Alta Loma celebrates the grand opening of their 19th Street location they are even more determined to live out the mission that has fueled their growth. Salon owner, Deanna Norrdin is committed to improving the level of professionalism and service in her industry, beginning with her salons.

Due to their dedication to ad-

vanced education the stylist’s level of expertise at Clippings has qualified the team to educate other salons. This ‘pay it forward’ approach not only benefits the family of clients at Clippings, but salons and clients throughout California. You can trust that you are in skillful hands at Clippings Hair Design.

Another hot topic with clients and stylists alike is the quality of products that are used in the salon and at home.

A recent study has shown that it only takes 26 seconds for a toxic chemical to enter the bloodstream; this should encourage everyone to take a look at what products they use. Clippings has chosen to offer one of the highest qual-

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Meet Your Neighbors The Donaldson’s Family of Upland

909: How long have you guys lived in Upland?

The Donaldson’s: We have lived in Upland for 12 years.

909: Why did you move there?

The Donaldson’s: We both grew up in the Inland Empire and went to Chaffey High School. We decided to move to Upland because we wanted to be close to family and it is a beautiful city with a fantastic school district.

909: How do you like living in Upland?

The Donaldson’s: Upland is a great city to live in because of its cultural diversity and great people.

It offers a fantastic school district and a family friendly and safe environment that invites you to frequent the various parks and local flavor.

Not only do we have one of the most beautiful streets in Euclid Avenue, but it also doubles as a great place to get your cardio by running or walking.

909: What could be done to improve your city?

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ies our city could improve by having more events with city officials and the police and fire departments.

These events would create more trust and comfort with the people who serve and protect us and help us understand more about what they do and encourage dialogue to better use their services.

909: How did you two meet?

Deanna: John and I met in high school. We are both graduates of Chaffey High, class of ’85 (Go Tigers!!!). Although we did not date in high school we reacquainted at our 10 year high school reunion and have been side-by-side ever since.

909: What made you fall in love with her?

John: I fell in love with Deanna because of her beautiful heart. I had never met anyone who cared so much about life, love, and children.

She has made me a better person because of her dedication to family, our boys and hard work. She truly is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. I am truly blessed that she is in my life.

909: What made you fall in love with him?

Deanna: This may sound cheesy, but I think I fell in love with John the night of our reunion. The way he looked at me and spoke. He was so honest about where he was in life and what he wanted, I just knew there was something special about him and I needed to know more.

He is truly a good person with deep family connections and friends that he has had since kindergarten. It is beautiful to know that his loyalty runs so deep. Our similarities definitely attracted me, but our differences continue to fascinate me.

909: Tell us one thing your wife does that annoys you?

John: My wife does not like to find the pairs of socks after laundry. I know…right! This is my responsibility always.

909: Tell us one thing your husband does that annoys you?

Deanna: After 15 years together mostly everything is considered normal, but the one thing that stands out and I still can’t get used to, is his snoring.

909: What do you two do for a living?

Deanna: For six years I have worked for Alphera Financial Services, a division of BMW Financial Services as a Sales and Marketing Manager for the LA region.

John: For the past 5 years I have worked for HilcoBid; an online auction company that liquidates assets for large companies such as Western Digital, Seagate, Pfizer and Others; as their VP of Operations.

909: Do you think your jobs are challenging?

Deanna: My job is certainly challenging. I don’t think that I would be necessarily happy if I didn’t have some sort of challenge in my daily work life. It is one of the things that push me to work hard and succeed.

John: I believe every job is challenging and if it isn’t, then it is time to find a new job. To feel accomplished in any job you must be challenged and tested. You should also be able to overcome the obstacles that are not anticipated to be successful.

909: Tell us a little bit about your family?

We have three boys; Johnny is 12, Jake is 10 and Dylan is 5. They are all very unique and special in their own way. Johnny is a Boy Scout on his way to earning his Eagle and a fantastic baseball player. He has a very funny sense of humor. Jake is also a Boy Scout and is amazing with his hands. He can build an incredible Lego object without instructions and has a mind for science. Dylan is our youngest. He is

a nice mixture of both his brothers.

Although he is only five, he thinks he is ten. He is smart and quite funny. He also began T-ball this year.

909: What do you guys like to do together?

We are very active with baseball and Boy Scouts. We enjoy camping and going to the beach for some surfing and playing in the sand.

Dylan and I like to go to Cherry on Top. 909: Do you celebrate Mother’s Day? If so, how?

alty to those he loves. He was just promoted to Boy Scouts and is very excited about his new adventure.

Dylan is very energetic and has a great sense of comedic timing and shows a potential for leadership.

He has a desire to be a big boy and has an infectious personality. He knows what he wants and can articulate it.

For the kids: 909: Tell us something your parent’s do that annoys you?

For Mother’s Day we are going to have brunch with our family and my mother. Afterwards I am hoping for a day at the spa.

Johnny: I have to go to bed at the same time as my younger brothers do.

909: How did the kids affect your life when they were born?

Jake: My parents won’t allow me to play Xbox on school days.

Having these boys was the best blessing that we could have been given. They bring so much joy and laughter into our home as well as some frustration. They keep us young and sharp!

Dylan: They won’t let me eat candy for breakfast.

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Johnny is an amazing young man.

He has a huge heart and truly cares for those around him. He is about two and a half years away from obtaining his Eagle. He also plays travel ball and Little League.

We are so proud of him.

Jake is a deep thinker. He is intelligent and has a strong sense of loy-

909: If you could move anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Johnny: There isn’t anywhere I would rather live.

Jake: I love where I live; it is where my family and friends are.

Dylan: I think Hawaii.

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By Matt Bustos Opening day for the majors has come and gone and while many in the Inland Empire will spend their nights rooting for their favorite professional teams, high school baseball is in full swing as well. While many of the players have prom and summer vacation on the brain, now is not the time to lose focus as the 2013 season rages on.

MT. BALDY LEAGUE MONTCLAIR CAVALIERS 12-4 (5-0 League) The Cavs have been on a tear this season, winning 11 straight games.

Montclair has been getting the job done with both pitching and hitting thus far this season, as they have scored the 2nd most runs in the Mt. Baldy league while also allowing the fewest. Senior Fabian Venegas has driven in 13 runs in addition to his 6 wins on the mound. If Chris Castro can keep his team on the right track, they may be the class of the league when all is said and done.

DON LUGO CONQUISTADORS 13-3(4-1) Head Coach Joe Marcos has Don Lugo playing lights out baseball this season. Their lone loss in the last few weeks, a 5-3 loss to league rivals Montclair, shows they are peaking at the right time in the season.

There are plenty of league games left, however, and if the Conquistadors want to win their league, they will need to play quality baseball down the stretch.

CHINO COWBOYS 7-8 (3-2) Chino has been an inconsistent team thus far this season. They haven’t won more than 2 games in a row and haven’t lost more than 3 in a row this season. The upcoming

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schedule will not do the Cowboys any favors, as they face Montclair 2 more times this season. Gary Libby will no doubt look for his team to get on a roll late in the season to make a run at the playoffs.

CHAFFEY TIGERS 12-6 (3-2) While Montclair has been playing stellar baseball, one team that is just as hot is Chaffey. The Tigers have won 7 of their last 8 games and have made it clear they intend to have a say in the outcome of the Mt. Baldy League season. This experienced squad is an offensive juggernaut as standouts such as Joey Vega and Justin Farr hope to keep the Tigers playing at a high level for the remainder of the season.

GAREY VIKINGS 8-7 (2-3) Garey is looking to build a new legacy of winning, as they have already exceeded their win totals from the past 2 seasons. The Vikings play Don Lugo twice and Montclair once to close out the season so if they can do well against the other teams in the league coming up, they will be able to better position themselves for a late season playoff push.

COLONY TITANS 2-13 (0-5) What was a bad start for the Titans has become an overall underwhelm-

ing season thus far. Their victory against Jurupa Valley on April 6th stopped a 9 game skid in which Colony was outscored by their opponents 64 to 32. After 2 straight 20 win seasons, the 2013 Titans will look to rebuild and hope 2014 can bring some promise.

ONTARIO JAGUARS 3-11 (0-4) Ontario started the season with a 5 game losing streak and has yet to recover from their horrific start. The Jaguars are currently riding another 5 game losing streak and unless things change quickly, the Jaguars will likely finish at the bottom of the Mt. Baldy League. Junior Andrew Leyva has played well thus far this season and his team will no doubt look to him for leadership next season as the Jaguars look to bounce back from a disappointing 2013.

BASELINE LEAGUE LOS OSOS GRIZZLIES 11-3 (4-1) Chris Romero and the Grizzlies look like the team to beat in the Baseline League. Los Osos has won 4 straight games. Senior Chris Butcher has tallied 7 RBIs to go along with his 13 strikeouts. Chris Kohler has continued his early season productivity, as his 4 wins and 46 strikeouts lead the team. With a tough conference schedule ahead of them, the Grizzlies will look to continue their

coach Don Furnald can play consistent baseball the rest of the way, they could win the Baseline League before all is said and done.

domination on the diamond.

GLENDORA TARTANS 11-5 (3-2) Glendora has been the most prolific offensive team in the Baseline league so far, as they lead the league in runs scored. Junior Eric Flores has had a standout season thus far.

His 19 RBIs leads the Tartans, which is not an easy feat considering how many good, veteran players they have. Glendora and skipper Dan Henley will need to finish strong in league play this season if they want to have a successful year.

ETIWANDA EAGLES 8-7-1 (3-2) The Eagles have looked dominant at times this season, and vulnerable other times. They followed up a 21-8 drubbing of Rancho Cucamonga with a 4 game losing streak. Austin Berglund has continued his dominant season, as his 29 hits lead the team. Contributions have come from younger players as well, as sophomore Kyle Isbel as driven in 8 runs this season. If Etiwanda and head

ALTA LOMA BRAVES 6-7 (2-3) Tim Burton and his team are in position to possibly make a charge late in the Baseline League season.

They are only 2 games behind Los Osos in the standings so there is no reason to think they can not win their fair share of games and make the Baseline League interesting down the stretch. Steven Elliott has been sensation in only his sophomore season. Elliott has a .447 batting average and 4 extra base hits. Even if the Braves fade away at the end of this season, they know they have a good young player they can build their program around.

UPLAND HIGHLANDERS 11-4 (2-3)

out of the gate in league play. Upland has nothing but league games the rest of this season so if they want to continue their winning tradition, they will need to step up and play well the rest of the season. Seniors like Cameron Rodriguez and Shamon Moss will be looked to for leadership as Mike Alonso’s team will look to finish strong.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA COUGARS 7-9 (1-4) While the Cougars are hovering around .500 overall, they have faltered early on in league play. In the midst of a 4 game skid, RJ Farrell needs to right the ship soon if he hopes to contend for league this season. Rancho has a tough schedule the rest of the way, including a showdown with Upland at Quakes Stadium. The Rancho faithful are hoping that playing on a professional field will light a fire under this currently underachieving team.

Upland has been dominant outside of the Baseline League as they boast a 9-1 non-league record. But the Highlanders have struggled coming

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A Divorce can be the most devastating event of one’s life. The Tax consequences of it, however, can make the experience far more excruciating! Here are some basic tax facts to consider when planning a Dissolution: California community property laws generally mandate a 50/50 division of assets and liabilities, including tax liability. When asked, the courts must consider “immediate and specific” tax consequences of taxable events associated with dividing the community property such as a court ordered sale of the family home. However, parties who finalize their property division through settlement negotiations, often have no recourse when they fail to take into account the different tax consequences of divided assets. Imagine the pain and anxiety of a divorcing party who gave up his or her ownership interest in the family home, in exchange for receiving the community retirement benefits, only to find out later that the value of said assets would substantially be reduced by taxes and penalties upon withdrawal!

Generally, California laws do not consider transfers between spouses, when “incident to divorce,” as taxable events and such exchanges are treated as gifts for capital gains purposes. However, the interest portion of the payments on the family home are considered recipient’s taxable income, and in some cases deductible to the payer. Tax professional advice may become necessary if it is not clear whether a transfer is “incident to divorce” according to Internal Revenue Code (IRC). There are also exemptions from property tax reassessment and documentary transfer tax, associated with transfers of real property between former spouses or domestic partners, when pursuant to a dissolution or legal separation judgment.

Under federal law, married taxpayers have the option of filing joint tax returns, but are not mandated to do so.

Parties must note, however, that the liability arising from joint filings are “joint and several.” Spousal Support payments, subject to certain statutory requirements of IRC Section 71, are includable in payee spouse’s gross income and deductible by the payer spouse.

The brief overview I have offered here is not intended to be a tax advice, but merely to point out the importance of consulting tax professionals.

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CLAREMONT POMONA COLLEGE BAND Date: May 5 Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: Bridges Hall of Music Cost: Free Come enjoy a free concert while seats are open. Pomona College Band, led by conductor Graydon Beeks, welcomes Stephen Klein, tuba soloist, in the premiere of Dickow’s Tuba Concerto. The ensemble will also perform music by Ellerby, Grainger and others. For questions call (909) 607-2671 or check out a calendar of additional free concerts at music.pomona.edu.

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Time: Doors open at 6:45 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. curtain Location: The Candlelight Pavilion Cost: $20 Come see one of the top tribute acts in North America for the Eagles perform at the Candlelight Pavilion.

Since their debut in 1999, The Long Run-Experience: The Eagles, have gained popularity and is widely regarded as one of the finest Eagles tribute shows in the world. No meal is included, but desserts and beverages are available for purchase.

Information and reservations at the Candlelight Pavilion can be done by calling (909) 626-1254. Visit their website at www.candlelightpavilion. com.

MAYOR’S CUP EDUCATIONAL CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT

Date: May 12 Time: Doors Open at 7:00 p.m. for 8:00 p.m. show Location: Bridges Auditorium Cost: $50.25 - $70.25 (online fees may apply)

Date: May 20 Time: 8:00 a.m. Registration Location: Via Verde Country Club, San Dimas Cost: $150 per golfer

Fans of the HBO Bill Maher Show can now see him locally here in Claremont at the Bridge’s Auditorium. He will be doing a few hours of standup performance. There is a limit of 8 tickets per purchaser. The box office number is (909) 621-8032 and tickets can be purchased by phone from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. For more information visit pomona.edu/administration/ bridges-auditorium/index.aspx

This golf tournament is put on by the Claremont Chamber of Commerce benefiting Best BET (Business and Education Together). Register at 8 a.m. and participate in a putting contest before a 10 a.m. Shotgun Start.

There is a post play buffet. The Claremont Chamber of Commerce can be called for details at (909) 624-1681 or at business.claremontchamber.org under the events calendar section.

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13TH ANNUAL CAPER FUNDRAISER, “COME FLY WITH ME”

Date: May 4 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Location: Sheraton Conference Center, Pomona Cost: $100.00 per person or $200 per couple This event benefits the students at Carden Arbor View School. We invite guests to come relax and enjoy cocktails with appetizers while bidding on silent auction items, enjoy a sit down dinner while being entertained by swing dancers, and listen to jazz music! Dress is black tie optional. Must be 21 years of age to attend the event. Donations for silent or live auction items are graciously accepted. For more information about Carden Arbor View School, ticket reservations, sponsorships, and this CAPER event please contact Terri DiMarco, Director of Development at tdimarco@ cardenarborview.org or by calling (909) 982-9919.

UPLAND FOOTHILL KIWANIS CITYWIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRACK MEET Date: May 4 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Location: Upland High School Cost: Contact for info.

This track meet is created and operated by the Upland-Foothill Kiwanis Club for all 4th, 5th and 6th grade students attending school in Upland.

It has been done in the past and has included boys and girls events. For more information, please contact (909) 985-4269.

2013 SPRING PET ADOPTION FAIRE

Date: May 11 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Memorial Park Cost: Free Thinking about adding a pet to the family? Then come and see some local animals that could use a home. Adoptions available through the Upland Animal Services. Enjoy entertainment, demonstrations throughout the day, prizes and food vendors. For more information, contact Upland Animal Services at (909) 931-4185.

DALE & BILL SING BROADWAY Date: May 19 Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location: The Grove Theatre Cost: $30 This year, you don’t have to wait until Christmas to hear Broadway veterans Dale Kristien and Bill Hutton. They will be performing some of your favorite Broadway tunes as a fundraiser for the Cancer Research Collaboration and The Grove Theatre. The two veteran performers are accompanied by Mary Ekler at the keyboard. For more information contact (909) 920-4343 or visit grovetheatre.com.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA CINDERELLA: A MAGICAL FAIRY TALE STORY Date: May 4 - 5 Time: Check website for times Location: The Lewis Family Playhouse Cost: $22 - $30

Inland Pacific Ballet’s Cinderella is an enchanting version of this classic story featuring the delightful music of the famous waltz king, Johann Strauss. Don’t miss this delightful tale of romance and transformation told through the magic of ballet. For questions call (909) 477-2775 or visit their website at www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS: TREASURE TROVE Date: May 8 - 12 Time: Check for times Location: Citizen’s Business Bank Arena Cost: $12 - $65 plus fees Disney On Ice: Treasure Trove will have nine performances over five days. Be enchanted in the wonderment from Disney’s most popular films. From Tangled to Snow White, and from Peter Pan to Alice in Wonderland. Be sure to see this show full of memories guaranteed to last a lifetime. For questions their general number is (909) 244-5500 or visit www.cbbankarena.com.

QUAKES BASEBALL FAMILY RV $1 FAMILY FEAST NIGHT Date: May 24 Time: 7:05 p.m.

Location: Quakes Epicenter Cost: $6 - $400 While playing the Visalia Rawhide Quakes fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs, Pepsi products and ice cream sandwiches thanks to Family RV. It’ll be a fun Friday night. The number for the Epicenter is (909) 481-5000 and their website is http://www.milb.

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AN EVENING OF CLASSIC LILY TOMLIN Date: May 31 Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: The Lewis Family Playhouse Cost: $65 Join us for an evening of fun and laughter as award-winning actress and comedienne Lily Tomlin brings her most beloved characters and current comic material to the Lewis Family Playhouse stage. Experience her classic characters in new roles in this hilarious performance guaranteed to have you rolling in laughter! The Lewis Family Playhouse number is (909) 477-2775 and their website is www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.

QUILT SHOW Date: June 1 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: James L. Brulte Senior Center, Rancho Cucamonga Hall Cost: $5.00 Come and see some of the beautiful quilts the Nite Owl Quilters Guild will have on display. There will be door prizes, raffle quilts and baskets. The featured artist is Barbara Otzinger.

This is a one-day only quilt show. Please contact Sharon Chaffino for more information at sharingc@aol.com . For more information about the guild, please visit www.niteowls.org

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Rarely is a restaurant more than just a restaurant. It takes a magical combination of sparkling ambiance, exquisite food, and generous hospitality to transform a food establishment into a memorable dining experience. Voted #1 in the Inland Empire by the Los Angeles Times, and best Place to get a Margarita by 909 Magazine Readers, Don Marcos Mexican Restaurant and Cantina offers a south of the border atmosphere surrounded by colorful, hand painted wall murals depicting lazy afternoons on sunny beaches.

Don Marcos, located at 10276 Foothill Blvd. on historic Route 66 in Rancho Cucamonga, has achieved this distinction. Uniquely devoted to traditional Mexican cuisine, from homemade soups, salsa and tortillas to specialty dishes, such as their signature molcajete, which is intended to be shared by two, but could easily serve up to three or four people.

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Whether you’re hungry for amazing wet burritos, sizzling fajita platters or something lighter, like a crisp salad or steaming bowl of soup, Don Marcos is the perfect place to meet for a business luncheon, happy hour with friends or dinner with the kids. Sundays are made to be spent getting your Mexican fix on at the brunch buffet. Dozens of delicious, authentic dishes are offered as well as a build-your-own omelet bar and complimentary champagne. Tuesdays are meant for visiting the decked out taco bar which also offers cheese enchiladas with rice and beans. There truly is something for everyone!

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A type of backyard pond design that is great for someone with small children is a rock-covered grate. This kind of water feature is great since it eliminates the need for a hazardous pond. A waterfall simply spills through a rock-covered grate into a subterranean catch basin, from where it gets pumped and recirculates. It’s also perfect for someone with a very small yard or for those looking for little or no maintenance.

A backyard pond not only provides allure and charm to your property, it is as though you own a part of the Discovery Channel. The pond’s occupants provide a never-ending and forever changing source of entertainment and education.

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4. Seek out an expert in the field. A few years of experience are important.

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It would work only in a perfect world where there were no gophers, squirrels, chipmunks, rats, tree roots, sharp rocks, pebbles or other such objects. Once you have a hole, it is impossible to find. Even a pin-hole will allow 5 gallons of water per day to pass.

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8. Use a biological filter to help eliminate nitrates and nitrites from the water. (A pressurized back-flushable filter, not a gravity flow is recommended.)

The money spent on a well-designed garden pond and waterfall will surely be worth it.

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