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I want to start this month’s message by thanking each and every one of you that has sent us encouraging and nice comments on the magazine. We just sent our first issue of our new West Edition to La Verne & San Dimas and our new readers there sent us a lot of great comments. We thank all of you and we will continue to grow and bring you even more relevant information and stories. Next month, we go to the polls. The city of Upland has had some troubling years and needs to get back on track. Former City Manager Stephen Dunn, who is extremely knowledgeable about the affairs of the city and “what is broken,” is now running for a seat on Upland’s city council. In October 2013, Dunn, as city manager, presented the City Council with a report outlining the city’s fiscal problems and a variety of measures that could be implemented to correct Upland’s fiscal condition. Offering 36 recommendations and 15 measures to be researched, Dunn hoped the city would move quickly. While councilmembers Gino Filippi and Debbie Stone, who are committed to working with Dunn to get the city back on track, appeared to support Dunn’s recommendations, Mayor Ray Musser and Councilmembers Brendan Brand and Glenn Bozar seemed reluctant to proceed without further analysis, i.e. a citizen’s committee taking a look at the various measures. A task force of 10 highly respected Upland business leaders were then appointed to review Dunn’s recommendations. The task force vetted each and every one of Dunn’s recommendations and endorsed all 15 of them, as well as five others Dunn had previously offered to the City Council. Yet, still, the council, apparently unable to agree on much of anything, has not resolved Upland’s fiscal problems. Dunn recently resigned in frustration and is now seeking a seat on the city council where he can get things done. Because we care about the city, and we think Dunn is smart, dedicated, and has the support and backing of countless top tier business leaders, and because he has a unique perspective of having experienced Upland’s challenges first-hand and a working knowledge of potential solutions, we have given him space in this issue to tell us about his plan to fix Upland’s problems. Everyone have a great month and stay safe.
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Take a look at what’s going on in and around the beautiful cities of Claremont, Upland & Rancho Cucamonga.
PAGE 16 Tough Decisions Former City Manager Stephen Dunn, who recently resigned out of frustration, is now seeking a city council seat. We gave him space to tell you about his plan to fix Upland.
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ular favorites from the group, but sees them all as special. Over his many years with ceramics he never settled for one particular style, as reflected in the 100 pieces on exhibit. Just like life will always change, McIntosh’s art was always changing and venturing into new styles as well. “Every piece that I’ve made since I worked in my studio in the last 60 years is my best; otherwise I wouldn’t consider them,” said McIntosh. “I don’t have any specific style. I’ve tended to
work and I think my work has evolved from piece to piece. I always try to see if there’s a way I could make it better than the previous one.” McIntosh had great individual work but also had commercial success with mass-produced items. Commercially he designed ceramics for companies and stores like Mikasa, Bullocks and Van Keppel Green. He and his wife worked as a team designing dinnerware for Mikasa every summer. Even when he first started, McIntosh had admirers of his ceramic works. His brother was working for Walt Disney Studios doing backgrounds for all the animated films at the time. He would take some of the pieces McIntosh was making to work with him. Even though these were all experimental pieces, many of the artists and staff liked what they saw and purchased them. McIntosh was very passionate about ceramics when he was young. In 1937 at age 23, he converted half of his parents’ garage into a work area for ceramics. He first truly learned about ceramics when he took night classes at USC in 1938. It was his way of learning first-hand about working with clay, glazes and “liquid clay.” Much more information can be found online about McIntosh and the art exhibit at the AMOCA Museum, which runs through Oct. 25.
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Down The Canal du Midi The Canal du Midi is the first and oldest functional canal in Europe. It was originally designed by the Romans to connect the Mediterranean to the Atlantic Ocean. Although not fully completed by the Romans as their empire demised before its full completion, Louis the 14th completed it in 1560. This great canal that goes through France and defines a part of the country will be travelled this month by the Claremont Senior Bicycle Group. The riders will start in a town called Castlelnaudary and finish in Agde. Members will go by boat down 110 miles of the
canal, through 63 locks, over 10 days. The group of 20 will alternate, with three staying aboard and navigating the ships while the rest get to ride their bicycles along the canal and through the towns of each stop. “It’s considered a world heritage site,” said member John Sorcinelli. “Renowned for being well maintained and well used, it’s one of the most popular canal boat destinations in Europe.” Some Claremont Senior Bicycle Group members have been on boat trips in the past where they would take bike trips at each port,
but this is the first time they will have to sleep aboard the ships. Sorcinelli said they will be in boats resembling RVs on the water. Their boats will be 60 feet long and are specifically made to maneuver canals. While some crew the boats, the rest will take 30-40 mile trips in the region and then rendezvous with the boats at a later evening destination. This bike club has had trips from Oregon through Mexico but not Europe. Going to the Canal du Midi now looks to be a great highlight for the year for the group members attending.
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The Claremont City Council has been working for several years, exploring alternatives to a privatelyowned water system in Claremont due to rising water rates and citizen complaints about lack of local control. According to a Golden State Water Company executive’s sworn statement, some residential and business customers have experienced water rate increases between 60 and 70%. After careful consideration, the Claremont City Council voted unanimously to place a local bond measure, Measure W, on the November 4th, 2014 General Election
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ballot that, if passed, would authorize the City to borrow funds to purchase the water system currently owned and operated by Golden State Water Company (GSW). If the funding is approved by voters, the City may move forward in the legal acquisition process. The Claremont City Council placed Measure W on the ballot as a way for residents to have a say in their water future. The City does not need voter approval to issue revenue bonds to finance an acquisition, but the City Council strongly believes in fostering a transparent and open process.
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Upland National All-Stars Conclude Successful Postseason Campaign Three people from Upland were honored as this year’s community heroes during the Upland Day festivities at the Los Angeles County Fair. Recent Upland High graduate Miranda Fifield, longtime Upland dentist Robin Chapman and museum director Marilyn Anderson were recognized in separate age groups for the positive impact they have had in the city. These heroes are examples of remarkable people who devote their time and efforts to help make the community a better place through their generosity and hard work. Miranda Fifield was selected as Upland’s community hero in the youth division. A graduate of Upland High, she was very active in school and community activities during her four years. She 12
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was a four-year member of the Upland Highland Regiment, a two-year member of the Jazz Band, a three-year member of the Wind Ensemble, and served as vice president of the California Scholarship Federation. Miranda was a Girl Scout for 13 years and was recently awarded the Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting. She served the Upland community through her Girl Scout Award Project by working with Upland’s Healthy Start Program and the ACCESS center to renovate reading corners in four classrooms, run a book drive, and donate more than 5,000 books that she coded through the Accelerated Reader program. Upland’s adult hero is Robin Chapman, who has been a familiar face at Upland High football
games over the past seven years. On Friday nights during the fall, she may have been more recognizable in her referee’s shirt than her medical scrubs. Teaming with fellow Upland resident Barbee Pincin, Robin has helped raise more than $50,000 for the Upland High football team to assist with travel and equipment costs. Their fundraising efforts often drew the admiration of local reporters covering Upland High games, including several times when Robin and Barbee raised in excess of $2,500 at a single game. Dr. Chapman is a popular dentist in Upland and has provided free emergency dental services to youth on behalf of the Assistance League of Upland through the San Antonio Community Hospital Dental Center. She also annually sponsors student patients for study abroad programs. Robin and husband Dick are active financial supporters of the Be Perfect Foundation, which raises funds to assist victims of spinal cord injury. She also has been a member of the Upland National Little League board of directors for more than a decade, even though it has been many years since her sons Cole and Jake last played Little League. Robin, Dick and their sons are all graduates of Upland High. Marilyn Anderson, who since 2003 has been director of the Cooper Regional History Museum located in Historic Downtown Upland, is the senior community hero. Having worked as an editor, author and consultant on the Upland history book, “Century of Community,” as well as participating with the Arcadia Publishing books of Upland and San Antonio Heights, Marilyn has been instrumental in documenting, preserving and promoting the history of Upland. In addition, her “Hometown Spirit Newspaper” about people, places, and topics of the past remains popular with residents interested in Upland history.
Inside Upland Family Preparedness Day The city of Upland will host its inaugural “Inside Upland Family Preparedness Day” on Saturday, Oct. 11, from noon-3 p.m. at Magnolia Park. Co-hosted by the Upland Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the community event will focus on disaster and emergency preparedness and will include demonstrations, classes, vendors and exhibits. The Upland CERT program was developed to engage city residents to help make the community a safer place to live and to be better prepared in the event of
an emergency situation. The Community Emergency Response Team concept was developed and implemented by the Los Angeles Fire Department in 1985. The program is designed with the assumption that citizens could very likely find themselves on their own during the early stages of a catastrophic disaster. Accordingly, LAFD decided that some basic training in disaster survival and rescue skills would improve the ability of citizens to survive and to safely help others until responders or other assistance could arrive.
The Upland Fire Department CERT was established October 2011, and is one of more than 2,000 CERT programs in the United States. CERT members complete a 20-hour training program that is specified by the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and delivered by qualified local CERT instructors. For more information about the Upland Family Preparedness Day on Oct. 11, contact Janis Rice at the City of Upland Recreation Division at (909) 931-4281.
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Rod Butler Upland City Manager
On Saturday, September 27, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Upland Police Department will be hosting an open house at the police facility located at 1499 W. 13th St. The open house will include guided tours of the facility, police cars and motorcycles on display, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s helicopter, and demonstrations of weaponry and equipment. The Upland Police Officers’ Association will be providing free food and drinks, a jump house for the kids, and free Child ID Fingerprinting kits. Upland Police Chief Jeff Mendenhall said, “We are looking forward to this opportunity
for the citizens to get to know us better and to become more familiar with our facility and equipment.” Upland’s new incoming City Manager, Rod Butler, has announced that he will be attending the open house. The open house is being held in conjunction with the national prescription drug disposal program. On this day, citizens are encouraged to turn in prescription drugs that are expired or no longer needed. The Upland Police Department is an official disposal location, so drugs can be dropped off throughout the open house.
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As many middle school and high school kids already know, babysitting can be a demanding job. While it could be easy to just put in a movie or two to assist with their duties, babysitters can learn critical tips of the trade while improving their hopes of being rehired. The city of Rancho Cucamonga Community Services Department and Certified American Heart Association instructors are offering babysitters workshops throughout the year to
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that makes the parents want you to come back even more,” said specialist and instructor Laini Andrade. “Rather than just sitting on the couch and watching movies, the parents really like to see the results of your babysitting. They’ll be happy to see that you did a craft with them or you made something special with them like dessert.” Once the babysitters make sure the parents are comfortable with the ideas for activities, there are many different craft ideas, indoor games and cooking recipes that kids can learn. Some are included with the babysitter’s manual from the class. Andrade also provides a little to-go backpack for the babysitters to bring items like coloring books, card games and very easy carrying items. The babysitter’s workshops teach safety issues inside and outside the house, such as ensuring that electrical outlets are covered and the house is safe before the night starts. Instruction includes tips to handle unexpected situations, including when strangers come to the door. Students also learn the basics of AHA Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. Aside from the valuable babysitting classes, students can look forward to the upcoming Parents’ Night Out program, in which parents drop off their kids with the Teen Volunteer Program for supervision.
Dogs can have fun in gorup activities but new owners need to be aware and monitor their dogs closely when around new dogs.
Getting Along at the Dog Park The Etiwanda Creek Community and Dog Park is a medium-sized park just down the street from Rancho Cucamonga Fire Station 176. There are two areas with hoses and kiddie pools that are refilled with fresh water for the dogs every hour. Shovels, bags and trash bins are spread around for dog owners to be responsible and courteous to others. There are many trees, some picnic table areas and two lighted football/soccer fields. This park has an area for big dogs and one for smaller dogs. Aggressive dogs are not allowed at this park, although there have been stories of dogs getting rough with one another. One local patron has gone to this park for a while and believes that owners need to be
able to know their dogs and gauge their behavior. Just like people, some dogs will just not get along and their owners need to be aware of their dog’s social tendencies. “Owners need to know their dogs’ behavior and monitor them as you would with a child,” said Billy Pham, who has been taking his dog to the Etiwanda Dog Park for the past five to six years. “I feel that dogs are a reflection of their owners just as a child is to their parents; after all, they’re raised by them.” With cooler weather in the fall, Pham says he’ll take his Husky pup, Nami, to the park more frequently. He enjoys an audiobook or podcast, while his dog likes to socialize and swim at the park.
Pham said that group dog activities provide opportunities for dogs to band together as a pack and chase the occasional squirrel. He has seen a group of Bloodhounds that like to get together and go for minutes with a unified bellowing. On rare occasions there are very large dogs that visit, including Great Danes, causing the smaller dogs to stare in awe with momentary confusion. Some rules for this park include dogs having their vaccinations and licensing, no female dogs that are in heat and no puppies under four months old. More rules can be seen on the Rancho Cucamonga city Web site for the Etiwanda dog park.
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The City thanks the community for their input and ideas on how to bring back a water feature to Red Hill Park. I am glad to announce the City Council recently approved a plan to refill the lake and replace the nearly 30 year old pumps and operating systems to reduce operating expenses over the long term. The size, and shape of the lake will remain unchanged, but the systems that operate the lake will be completely replaced. The new proposal also includes the use of the lake as a landscape irrigation reservoir where the recycled water will used to water a section of the park. New circulation and aeration systems will replace the
old 1980’s equipment, running at higher efficiency and consuming less electricity. Solar power is also planned to be installed to help supply power to the new equipment. The new design will reduce operational costs by an estimated 17% annually. With that savings, the estimated $250,000 cost of construction will be paid back in 12 to 15 years. The improved lake will continue to be a stopping point for birds, but like the original design, will not be designed to support wildlife. The project will be completed in the spring of 2015. For more information, visit www. RCCommunityIdeas.com.
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E n d o r s e d B y T h e U p l a n d P o l i c e O f f i c e r s A s s o c i at i o n “We considered all the candidates and chose to support Stephen Dunn. We agree with where he wants to take the city, how he wants to get there, and we think that Stephen Dunn, working with the other members of the council, can get things accomplished. He has taken a very progressive stance and has the vision and knowledge to handle the city’s business. We feel he is the right man for the council and the city of Upland. We look forward to working with him.” – Moe Duran, President, Upland Police Office Association.
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The City of Upland has been faced with some tough decisions over the last few years and will face many more in the coming years. These decisions will pit various factions, including labor, citizens and special interests, against each other until there is a balance between the services provided, budgeted items that have been deferred to save money, and the financial resources that allow Upland to serve its residents. While Upland technically has a balanced budget, many unfunded and underfunded issues remain. If it were not for successful monetary settlements against the city’s prior insurance carriers regarding the San Bernardino County Flood Control lawsuit, Upland’s General Fund would be at an all-time low. Upland has an annual $40 million General Fund operating budget. Not included in the operating budget are funds needed to address a number of areas that have long been underfunded, including vehicle replacement, building maintenance, capital equipment and infrastructure projects such as street and sidewalk repair for the residents. City spending has not corresponded with declining revenues, causing various city budgets to lean on the General Fund to help erase their respective deficit balances. As such, important areas such as public safety, the homeless issue and downtown development, to name a few, are not included in the current General Fund budget. 16
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W H AT H A P P E N E D ? The root of the problem for Upland was the downturn in the economy, but a number of other factors also contributed to the city’s economic woes, including excess spending, exorbitant legal fees, increased operating costs, questionable policy management and our own false sense of financial security. Throughout my career in public service, I have never seen such a quick and radical change in an organization’s finances. It was a “perfect storm” that turned Upland’s positive factors into negative ones in a very short period of time. In retrospect, Upland residents saw an increase in city services as the economy prospered in the early 2000s. We began construction on a new fire station and animal shelter. Our workforce also grew. Unfortunately, the city was slow to respond when the economy took a downturn, and it was already commit-
ted or contracted to complete then pending major projects. Operational reserves were also tapped to help cover increased pension costs. THE PLAN TO S AV E U P L A N D There are limited ways for Upland to correct its financial situation: reduce operating expenditures, raise revenues, or a combination of the two. Since 2010, Upland has focused on lowering expenditures, which is typically accomplished through reducing personnel and/or services, or by implementing new ways to provide the same or better service for less money. Over the past several years, the city has cut its workforce by eliminating unfilled positions, providing retirement incentives and laying off employees. Numerous programs have been eliminated, including the school crossing guard pro-
gram, and the SWAT team. Through negotiations initiated and finalized while I was city manager, employees now pay 100 percent of their retirement contributions. Earlier this year, under my leadership, we transferred the management of the Upland Public Library to a private organization, which has since expanded library services and operating hours and doubled the collections budget. The move could potentially save Upland as much as $200,000 annually. The options for raising city revenues are much more restricted, because laws prohibit cities from profiting on fees charged to residents and businesses. Tax increases have the potential to raise significant revenues, but require a steep two-thirds majority vote of residents for approval. While the above demonstrates a slow gradual change for the better, there is much more to be done. During my tenure as Upland’s city manager, I outlined the cities financial problems and repeatedly proposed a number of solutions to the city council. I also provided strategies to address the city’s existing needs and to help establish funding for future needs. What I desperately needed to manage the city, was the City Council to set the priorities of the services they felt are most important to the citizens. In an October 2013 report to the City Council, I outlined Upland’s fiscal problems and a variety of measures for further study as possible solutions to correct the city’s fiscal condition through revenue and expenditure alternatives. The report encompassed 36 measures for the City Council to consider – 15 of which I recommended that city staff research for future consideration. My intent was to allow the City Council the opportunity to eliminate measures they deemed unfeasible or unrealistic. Most of the measures required considerable thought and tough decisions. While Councilmembers Gino Filippi and Debbie Stone were ready to direct staff to proceed with the research, Mayor Ray Musser and Councilmembers Brendan Brandt and Glenn Bozar were reluctant to act and instead supported the idea of a citizen’s committee first reviewing the measures and Cont i nu ed on p a ge 18 909 MAGAZINE
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“ To ug h D e c is io n s ” Co n tinu e d f ro m p a g e 17 their potential impacts. A 10-member community task force of well-respected business leaders were selected and assigned to review each of my previously recommended measures, modify them if necessary, propose their own measures, and then recommend to the City Council which measures should be researched and considered. After three months, the task force added 11 more recommendations and ranked 47 total measures in what they felt was their order of priority. The task endorsed all 15 points of my October 2013 plan and recommendations, as well as five others that I had previously submitted to the city council. To date, nine measures have been completed and five are currently in progress. The city will have approximately $1 million in expenditure savings from the measures already implemented. Included in the completed measures are the transfer of management of the library, the elimination of City Council fringe benefits and the elimination of unfilled positions. The recommendations I made to the city council, which were reviewed, investigated and endorsed by 10 top tier business leaders in Upland, need to be implemented with the speed and reasoned actions that Upland’s dire financial situation demands. While my recommendations will not solve all of the city’s problems, once implemented they will save the city millions of dollars and get us on the right track. Other important and critical decisions will need to be made. These decisions will require the city council to set aside its bickering and inability to agree on much of anything, and to get the job done for the people they were elected to represent – the residents of Upland. THE FUTURE As Upland welcomed Rod Butler as its new city manager in September, the city will undoubtedly continue with the task force recommendations that have yet to be considered or have not yet been completed. He most likely will have many feasible ideas of his own or new twists to some of the existing ideas. Regardless, Mr. Butler and the City Council have many of tough decisions ahead. It takes three votes on the city council to move change forward. That’s three to fix the city, three to leave it as is, and three to make it even worse. Accordingly, the key to our new city manager’s success will be a supportive and engaged City Council that will allow him to successfully implement the plan – even with a few modifications. If the residents of Upland honor me with their votes, I will work closely with all members of the City Council, including new and incumbent members, to move the plan forward responsibly for the benefit of our city. I especially look forward to working closely with incumbent councilmembers Debbie Stone and Gino Filippi. They both share my vision and commitment to returning Upland to greater prosperity and its rightful status as the “City of Gracious Living.” Step hen D u n n is a ca n d id a te f o r U p la n d Ci t y Co unc i l a nd is th e c it y ’s f o r m e r c it y m a n a g er. 18
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S L A M D U N K AT R O C K I N ’ J U M P Are you looking for a family activity that’s a little bit out of the ordinary? Forget dinner and a movie tonight. Instead, pay a visit to Rockin’ Jump for a great time you and your family won’t soon forget. Rockin’ Jump is the ultimate trampoline park that has plenty to do for kids and adults. You don’t need any athletic experience to have fun at Rockin’ Jump—just an open mind and a positive attitude. Their parks are full of exciting attractions that will keep you wanting more. Their Rockin’ Arena is the main jumping zone within Rockin’ Jump, where you and your friends will jump, twirl, and launch your way to a great time. Newcomers to Rockin’ Jump might start off with simple jumping, but don’t be surprised if you’re performing acrobatics by the end of your jump session. We have staff monitoring the Arena from all angles to make sure all of our jumpers stay safe and happy.
What’s more fun than jumping off a diving board? Check out the Rockin’ Foam Pit to experience the thrill of pool time without getting wet. Kids love this attraction, where they jump from trampolines into piles of soft foam cubes. Parents will love it, too, since there’s no need to bring goggles or a
towel for this splashy experience. Do you have the eye of the tiger? Ready for a competitive experience like no other? Step into the Rockin’ Dodge arena, where you’ll play trampoline dodge ball with your fun-loving peers. Start working on your aim
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now, and you could emerge as a champion. If you’ve always dreamed of dunking a basketball but never had the height or vertical leap to make it happen, you owe it to yourself to visit the Rockin’ Dunk attraction. This is our dedicated trampoline basketball zone where you can shoot, juke and dunk your way to the hoop just like the pros. Finally Rockin’ Jump offers the extremely popular X-BEAM where you can get your Gladiator on! Choose your padded jousting stick, and have a blast trying to maintain your balance while you send your opponent falling into the pool of foam below. Get ready for an experience like no other and book your Jump Time at Rockin’ Jump today. Visit their website to learn more about all the attractions they offer, and find out when you can come in with your friends and family for a great time.
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U.S. Masters Swimming: Adult Swimming – Fitness Competitive & Triathlon When one hears the term, “U.S. Masters Swimming,” the typical reaction is that ‘Masters’ is for the elite athlete, which can be intimidating for adults who want to swim. According to the Head Coach/Owner Christine Maki, of Competitive TriSwim Masters (CTSM) LLC swim-
ming program in Claremont, “The word ‘Masters’ in the title, U.S. Masters Swimming, indicates 18 and over. In fact Masters Swimming is hardly daunting, once a swimmer gets into the water for their first swim practice with us.” The Claremont - CTSM pro-
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provide a complementing program to the Pomona College faculty and staff wellness program. In addition, provide an opportunity to better connect with the local swimming community.” The CTSM program allows for the Pomona College employees to utilize the T & Th noontime coached swimming program for free. At CTSM, the certified coaches are welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Each swimming member is given technique instructions during every coached swim practice session. “If you can swim a length of the pool, it does not matter how pretty it looks, we can help you improve your swimming and teach you new strokes”, stated Assistant Coach Janet Matter. Thus at each CTSM swim practice, the workouts become all about building up each swimmer’s confidence and strength in the water. Members of CTSM find the club, “Very friendly and welcoming. Every workout is different and FUN!” says long-time member, Mary DeLong. Swimmers of all abilities are encouraged to join the program, whether they are just learning or are a seasoned swimmer. The CTSM swimming program and swim practice calendar can be located at CTSMswim.com. Don’t wait for that New Year’s resolution, get started swimming now! 909 MAGAZINE
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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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On September 13, 2013, almost 20 years after the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), President Obama proclaimed the month of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognizing domestic violence as an issue of national concern, the Proclamation called on all citizens, advocates, victim service providers, law enforcement and our criminal justice system to stand with survivors of domestic violence, and resolve to end the despicable crimes committed against intimate partners. One in four women and one in seven men in this country suffer serious physical violence at some point in their lifetime, while every day, three women die as a result of domestic violence. The cost of intimate partner violence exceeds $5.8 billion dollars each year. Millions of Americans live in constant fear of domestic violence and only 20% seek protection. One third of abused and neglected children will later abuse their own children. Domestic violence can be physical and/or sexual including kicking, punching, slapping, forced intimacy and rape, or emotional including threats, coercion, stalking and even internet invasion of privacy and forged identity. The solutions for combatting this national imperative are not easy and the long road to ending intimate partner violence requires concerted efforts in providing victims with advocacy and access to courts and law enforcement, housing and economic support for victims and survivors, holding offenders accountable, educating public and working with our youth to prevent and stop violence before it starts. In his Proclamation last year, President Obama encouraged “the victims, their loved ones, and concerned citizens to learn more by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline” at 1-800-799-SAFE, or by visiting www.TheHotline.org. He also called on our nation to “honor National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by promoting peace in our own families, homes, and communities, and by renewing our commitment to end domestic violence in every city, every town, and every corner of America.” He called on all Americans to speak out against domestic violence and support local efforts to assist victims of these crimes in finding the help and healing they need.” What is your commitment going to be this October?
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Salma Hayek: Funny, Smart, Powerful & Absolutely Gorgeous By: Cindy Rhodes
It was a very bold move to take the poetry of Kahlil Gibran and turn it into an animated movie, “The Prophet”, that was featured at The Cannes Film Festival before it was even finished. But these days, Salma Hayek has many reasons to be bold. At the age of 48, the former Oscar nominee and producer of successful shows including “Ugly Betty” has found the confidence and clout in Hollywood to usher through her own projects. Salma Hayek was born into privilege, on September 2, 1966, in the oil rich town of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. Her father, Sami Hayek-Dominguez, was a wealthy businessman, and her mother, Diana Jiménez Medina, was a beautiful opera singer. She started her acting career in 1989, with the title role of ‘Teresa”, on the popular Mexican soap opera, Telenova. In 1994, Hayek starred in the film “El Callejon de los Milagros (Miracle Alley),” which has won more awards than any other movie in the history of Mexican cinema. She freely admits in interviews that her introduction to American filmmaking consisted of parts as a maid or a prostitute, saying Hollywood wasn’t sure what to do with a Latina woman just yet. But she boldly persuaded casting directors that her accent would be an asset, not a hindrance. Though even she has admitted, “At the beginning (my career) was hard. People were like, ‘Who is this Mexican jumping bean?’” Director Robert Rodriguez gave her her first big break with the starring role as Carolina, in 1995’s “Desperado,” oppo-
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site Antonio Banderas. Later which, she was cast in the cute romantic comedy, “Fools Rush In”, alongside “Friends” actor Matthew Perry, and shortly after she was cast in Will Smith’s big blockbuster, “Wild Wild West.” By 2000, she had formed her own production company. Hayek shot right out of the gates with the movie, “Frida”. She tells the story of the artistic and sometimes heartbreaking relationship between artists Kahlo and Diego Rivera. The movie was nominated for six Oscars. One of which Hayek earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, and became the first Latin woman to do so. She later produced and directed “The Maldonado Mile” for Showtime, earning a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Children/Youth/Family Special. But Hayek earned television fame when she adapted the Colombian Telenova, “Yo Soy Betty la Fea” known to most of you as, “Ugly Betty.” Hayek guest starred as the magazine’s editor, Sofia Reyes, earning herself another Emmy nomination. In 2009, Salma married French billionaire, Francois-Henri Pinault, France’s third richest man and the chief executive of Kering, a family company that oversees several fashion houses including Alexander McQueen, Gucci and Stella McCartney. He has an estimated worth of approximately $14.5 billion U.S. dollars. Earlier this year, Hayek and Pinault, took some flak for moving from France to England, a move that many speculated
was to avoid paying high taxes in France. The actress quickly dispelled that by saying they were looking for the right school for their six-year old daughter Valentina, who speaks several languages, and believed the move would be better in general for her acting career. Currently, her passion is an animated take on Gibran’s most famous work, “The Prophet,” which is a series of poems that deal with the human conditions of love, loss, children, good and evil, and life and death. Broken down into nine segments, the voices include high-powered actors she also calls friends, such as Liam Neeson, Frank Langella and Alfred Molina. Hayek’s other project slated for 2015, “The Septembers of Shiraz,” a thriller, in which a Jewish family tries to escape the deadly Islamic revolution in 1981 Iran. Hayek’s charitable work includes increasing awareness on violence against women and discrimination against immigrants. She has been honored by several magazines for her passionate advocacy. In 2005 she made Time Magazine’s list of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics. Her charitable endeavors earned her Glamour Magazine’s Woman of the Year award. Salma Hayek is an actress who turned her thick Mexican accent into an asset. And while she often cashed in on her sultry voice and curves to die for, she refused to be type casted by her stunning good looks, which earned her every “sexiest woman” title magazines, could offer.
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10/2: It’s a Mystery! Book Club. A library-sponsored book club meeting on the 1st Thursday of ever month. Paul A Biane Library, Victoria Gardens Mall, 6PM-7PM
10/4: Furry Friends Festival and Pet Walk-A-Thon. Save the Date: 5th Annual Furry Friends Festival and Pet Walk-A-Thon. Central Park, Rancho Cucamonga, 8AM1PM
10/3-5: Riverside City College Presents: Legally Blonde The Musical. This Peppy and Playful musical is ridiculously enjoyable from start to finish! Riverside City College, 2 PM and 7PM.
10/4: Fifth Annual Beaumont Spirit Run, Cherry Valley Rotary Spirit Run. 8:00 AM. Pre-Race Pick Up – Friday October 3 from 2-6pm. 350 Brookside Ave Beaumont.
10/4: Race to Educate to Benefit our Local Schools, 5K Run/Walk 1 Mile Fun Run. 8:00 am. Register at WWW.RACETOEDUCATE. ORG Awards will be presented following the race.
10/4: San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. Concert 1: Virtuosity, A masterful season premiere designed to dazzle the senses! California Theatre, 562 W. 4th St., San Bernardino. 7:30 PM.
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10/3-5: Riverside City College Presents: Legally Blonde The Musical. This Peppy and Playful musical is ridiculously enjoyable from start to finish! Riverside City College, 2 PM and 7PM.
10/6: Candidate Forum. Please join us to meet the candidate for Upland City Council and ask question. Dont Miss This oppurtunity! 460 N. Euclid Ave, Upland. 7 PM- 9 PM.
10/11: Inside Upland Family Preparedness Day. Focus on disaster and/or emergency preparedness for you and your loved ones. Magnolia Park, 651 W. 15th St, Upland. 12 PM- 3PM
10/10: Come to the Pacific Street Car Association. The West Coast’s Real Deal! Don’t miss the Pacific Street Car Association at Auto Club Dragway, It is sure to be exciting!
10/11: Exotics Racing gives you the opportunity to drive your choice of exotic super cars on a race track with 1-on-1 coaching from driving instructors! Auto Club Speedway.
10/11: October Fiesta At Dale Bros. Have fun raising money for our community children. Join Us for Food, Music and fun. 2120 Porterfield Way, Upland. 2 PM – 10 PM.
10/12: Goldenvoice & Led Present: Kill The Noise with Milo & Otis and Ape Drums. First-come, first-served. Doors open at 8PM, show starts 9PM, Ages 18+. Fox Theatre, Pomona
Friday 3pm – 11pm Saturday 10am – 11pm Sunday 10am – 10pm
The Best Food & Beer Ever! Dance to Live Music All Day Entertainment Opportunity Drawings Vendor Booths & Carnival Rides
Pre-sale ride tickets: (909) 982-8010 Information: www.coopermuseum.org This event is sponsored by UDOT, a joint venture of non-proot organizations in the Southern California area.
Come Celebrate the Bavarian Heritage with German Brats, Sauerkraut and A Cold Beer
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10/22: L.A. Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers. On Sale Now, Citizens Business Bank Arena. Doors open at 6PM.
Bring an unwrapped toy to our Toys for Tots Booth and receive a FREE Non-Alcoholic beverage!
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10/12: Lakers vs Golden State. On Sale Now, 2 Game Ticket Packs: $45, $85, $130, $175, $250, $545, $715 (plus fees). Citizens Business Bank Arena. Doors Open 5:30 PM. 10/16: Reader’s Circle Book Club: is a library-sponsored book club meeting on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Archibald Library Story Theatre, Rancho Cucamonga, 6:30PM-7:30PM 10/17: Goldenvoice presents Mastodon with Gojira ad Kvelertak. First-come, First-Served seating, doors open at 6:30PM and show starts at 7:30PM, All Ages. Fox Theatre, Pomona
10/17-19: Come see the work of 21 professional wildlife artists at the 18th Annual Wildlife and Landscape Show by the San Dimas Festival of Arts, San Dimas Civic Center Plaza, 245 E. Bonita Ave 10/18: Import Drag Racing Circuit. All-wheel drive cars are welcome in a variety of classes ranging from street-stock “fun runs” all the way up to full-blown single-digit import screamers. Auto Club Speedway. 10/22: L.A. Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers. On Sale Now, Citizens Business Bank Arena. Doors open at 6PM.
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David Spade Oct. 7 & 8
Pablo Francisco Oct. 16 - 19
Erik Griffin Oct. 23 - 26
Charlie Murphy Nov. 6 - 9
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10/24: NMCA WEST World Street Finals. The 3rd Annual NMCA WEST World Street Finals. Racers from across the West converge in hopes of taking home a Wally trophy. Auto Club Speedway.
10/25: Exotics Racing gives you the opportunity to drive your choice of exotic super cars on a race track with 1-on-1 coaching from driving instructors! Auto Club Speedway.
10/25: 2014 Whittier “Spooktacular” 5k Run/Walk and Creepy Crawly 1/2 Mile Dash. Visit register.runwhittier.com/event/ Spooktacular5KRunWalk for more information. 7:30 AM
10/25: Family Fun Night Spooktacular. Join Ranch Cucamonga for trunk’n treat stations, food, music, costume contest, inflatables, and more! RC Family Resource Center, 6PM-9PM
10/25: Upland Fire Department Open House. Join in for great food, fun and a full day of activities at the Upland Fire Department Open House. Station 164, 1825 N. Campus.
10/31: Scary-A-Faire. Join in for our safe alternative to trick-ortreating. Streets will be closed off so that tick-or-treaters can safely make their way through. Downtown Upland, 5PM - 8PM.
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Audi A6 TDI: Practically Perfect By The Car Family
This is a luxury sedan that is truly worth every penny. Besides worldclass electronics, all-wheel drive and a stunning interior, the Audi A6 TDI has a drive train that is both fast and frugal. The eight-speed automatic transmission and a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 diesel produce real-world highway mileage in the upper 30-mpg range, with sports car acceleration to 60 mph in around five seconds. If that isn’t enough, you can take this Audi to Las Vegas and back and never refuel with its estimated range of 600 miles. The Audi is one of those vehicles that offer something for everyone. For example, you have the ability to individualize its suspension and acceleration as well as connect to Google and Google Earth through navigation. The A6 received the government’s highest safety rating, has earned acclaim for the sedan’s interior, 30
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and has a very high resale rating, resulting in a truly unique family vehicle. It is fast, fun, economical to operate, comforting, smooth and the list goes on. Mom’s view: The feature I love the most was the way this Audi catered to my every mood. If I felt the need to assert myself I simply called up the sport option and I had a tiger by the tail. The recent hot weather wasn’t a bother as I not only had cooled seats, but individualized air conditioning. The handling was exceptional. This car had everything and is clearly the most compelling driving experience in its class. But it comes at a price that breaks the $50,000 barrier and escalates from there, depending on options. In mixed driving I got 28 mpg and I exercised the A6 TDI acceleration on numerous occasions. Safety-wise, you get eight air bags and rain-sensing
wipers. The Premium Plus models adds a reversing camera and front and rear park-assist sensors. The Prestige models are equipped with adaptive headlights, side assist blind-spot monitoring and presense rear technology. Options include Audi Lane Assist, night vision assistant with pedestrian detection system, and a top-view and corner-view camera. You can’t help feeling that whatever life throws at you the Audi TDI shall help you prevail. Dad’s view: I pulled onto the freeway and let the diesel engine have its head. The result was similar to a jet taking off, as the acceleration pushes you back in the seat and the power never seems to end until you are well into the, “May I see your license and registration?” zone. It is difficult to believe that you are driving a 4,200-pound sedan with the fuel usage figures of a compact car. The diesel engine
is fairly quiet, but you do pay more for diesel on average. However, most luxury vehicles use premium gas and so the difference in cost isn’t much. You need to add AdBlue to the diesel at each oil change to help the car run cleanly. Well worth it. And for those who love winter sports, the Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive system is seamless and sure-footed. You have a variety of settings – comfort, auto, dynamic or individual – that control the sedan’s engine, transmission, air suspension, dynamic steering, sport differential and more. I kept it on dynamic and relived my Cobra racing days. Young working woman’s view: Nice looking, but not as statuesque as a Jaguar sedan, the A6 nevertheless makes you feel special. Standard equipment includes leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, a sunroof, a 10-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, and iPod interface. I would also
order the backup camera, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control and a blind-spot monitoring system. The bottom line is that the Audi A6 TDI is satisfying. It can accelerate like a sports car, has enough parking warning sensors and images to make crowded mall parking a pleasure, and the interior is a great blend of old-world charm and modern electronics. The brakes are awesome and the solid feeling it imparts makes you feel secure at all times. Beware that the option packages are expensive and you need to do your homework. Young working male’s view: Check out my latest music releases (http://www. cdbaby.com/cd/simplethoughts) or better yet, listen to them on your excellent Audi A6 stereo system. This is a very unique vehicle. If you order the Stop-and-Go cruise control, the car will nearly drive itself in
traffic. Of course, it takes a lot of faith to let this happen. The technology the A6 offers is world-class. It even enables you to find traffic problems and parking lots and rates. Impressive, and yes, I want one. Family conference: There are few cars that offer as much as the Audi A6 TDI even in this price range. What it does provide is exemplary safety features, world-class accommodations, and “what does that button do” electronics. The fact that Audi has won several international car races using diesel technology makes this engine a pleasant mash-up of economy and performance. This is one of the few cars we have evaluated that pleased everyone in The Car Family and that is significant for a group with such divergent interests. Well worth a test drive. 909 MAGAZINE
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The 4th Annual fundraiser Gala for women on the Move Network was held on September 6th, and was a roaring success. Over 150 guests enjoyed a social hour and visited the elegantly displayed silent auction items to the lilting live music of the Burbank Guitar Duo, before going out to the pool deck for the dinner service. The Azizi home in the hills of San Antonio Heights was aglow with candles as were the faces of the guests, who came out to support the excellent work Women on the Move Network does with youth development programs for girls, and empowerment workshops
for women. The organization is entirely dependent for funding on donations and grants, and the annual fundraiser Gala. The guests, stimulated by a media presentation showcasing the year’s accomplishments, and short talks by host Soheila Azizi and Executive Program Director Barbara Marino were appreciative and generous, making this Gala the best ever and the most profitable. University of LaVerne President Devorah Lieberman was among those who spoke admiringly of the fine work done by Women on the Move Network.
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BREAST CANCER PREVENTION: REDUCE YOUR RISK Can breast cancer actually be prevented? While medical experts agree there is no single way to ensure you won’t get breast cancer, there are proactive steps women can take that go a long way toward reducing their risk. For some women, the odds of being diagnosed with breast cancer are increased by family history and genetics, factors they can’t control. However, 90 percent of breast cancer patients are not genetically predisposed to the disease. For all women, a healthy lifestyle and regular screenings and exams can go a long way toward preventing cancer.
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Control your weight. Carrying extra weight also increases your risk of breast cancer. This is especially true if obesity occurs after menopause. Be physically active. Physical activity and weight go hand in hand. Being physically active can help you maintain a healthy weight, which in turn, helps prevent breast cancer. It is recommended that healthy adults make time for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week, plus strength training twice a week. Don’t smoke. In addition to being harmful to your overall health, evidence suggests a link between smoking and breast cancer risk. Breastfeeding. Experts believe breastfeeding during childbearing years may play a role in preventing breast cancer. The longer you breastfeed, the greater the protection. Healthy diet. Eating a healthy diet has been linked to reducing cancer risk, as well as diabetes, heart disease, and
stroke. A healthy diet can also help you maintain a healthy weight—a key factor in breast cancer prevention. Mammography Screenings Perhaps the best prevention is to stay vigilent about receiving regular screening mammograms. Breast cancer that is found and treated in its early stages can be cured more than 90 percent of the time. The American Cancer Society recommends that women age 40 and over should get annual mammograms. The scientific evidence is clear: mammograms save lives. Mammography is safe and effective and continues to be the best way to detect breast cancer early. Clinical Breast Examination The American Cancer Society also recommends that all women over 40 get a clinical breast examination (CBE) by a doctor or nurse every year. For best results, the CBE should be performed close to the time of your mammogram. If you are between 20
For all women, a healthy lifestyle and regular screenings and exams can go a long way toward preventing cancer
and 39 years of age, you should get a CBE every 3 years. Breast Self-Examination All women 20 and over should perform a breast self-examination (SBE) every month. In fact, according to John Hopkins Medical Center, 40% of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump in their own breast. If you have questions about the correct method for examining your own breasts, there
are many resources available on the internet to help, including instructional videos. You can also go to nationalbreastcancer. org/breast-self-exam. By examining your breasts regularly, you and your doctor can be aware of changes in your breasts that are not normal. Most lumps are not cancer, but all lumps should be checked by a doctor. If you notice a change in your breast, call your doctor immediately.
$49.95 Mammograms Breast Cancer Awareness Month In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, San Antonio Community Hospital will be offering $49.95 digital screening mammograms from October through December, 2014. Women’s Breast & Imaging Center 901 San Bernardino Road Upland, CA 91786
Rancho San Antonio Medical Plaza 7777 Milliken Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
For appointments, or for more information, go to SACH.org/ForWomen, or call 909.579.6700.
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99.12% of our hospital patients said they would recommend our services.* Of course, we won’t be satisfied until it’s 100%. Nothing is more gratifying than seeing people regain their abilities after a serious injury or illness. However, the result of our Patient Satisfaction Report comes pretty close. After all, these patients know firsthand what a difference it makes to have physicians specializing in rehabilitation overseeing a team of therapists and other professionals devoted to one’s care. They know what happens in an environment that offers state-of-the-art facilities and an abundance of encouragement and optimism. It meant everything to have Casa Colina in their corner during their time of need. This is how they reached their goals for independence. Plus, with the completion of our Medical/Surgical Hospital Wing in 2015, we will continue to expand this level of quality care into new and innovative services well into the future.
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B y Lui s A . Co r ra le s, M . D. D i rec to r o f J o in t R e p la ce m e n t Surger y at Cas a Co lin a H o s p ita l If you are looking for a medical textbook explanation, stop reading, because you might be upset. My goal is an easy-to-understand conceptual explanation for a total knee replacement. This means avoiding medical jargon even doctors find confusing, and maybe even making a car reference.
Let’s start with a simple fact: knees bend. When knees bend during walking, bones must glide on one another to produce movement. If you have ever rubbed your hands together really fast (think of Mr. Miyagi healing the injured Karate Kid), you realize friction and heat are produced, and if you keep going you will injure your skin, thus producing pain. Now imagine if your knees produced this amount of friction during bending when the bones glide (rub) against one another. You would not get far before your knees started hurting or perhaps catching on fire. Why doesn’t this happen? The answer is: articular cartilage (AC). Okay, it’s medical jargon but it’s necessary because it’s the crux of understanding a total knee replacement. AC provides a virtually frictionless surface for the bones of the knee to glide upon while bending without producing friction, heat or pain. In fact, there is less friction in your knees during bending than there is between two pieces of ice sliding on each other. Amazing, right? Sorry about that nerdy moment, but this is why you can bend your knees, walk or run without injury or pain.
Here is where we get into problems. If you start losing your AC, commonly due to age and “wear and tear” (called osteoarthritis), you can start having pain. Once you lose a significant amount of AC and have pain affecting the quality of your life, even after conservative treatment, your doctor may recommend a total knee replacement. Here we are. What the heck is a TKR? Think of how we reached this point. We lost our AC, which causes pain. Currently we don’t have the ability to regenerate AC lost from osteoarthritis. We can only replace it with an artificial surface. During a TKR all we are doing is removing the worn AC and replacing it with a new artificial material (metal alloys and polyethylene) that reduce friction. We don’t change the muscles powering your knee, or the major ligaments giving stability, nor do we remove large amounts of bone. We merely replace what was lost and restore balance to your knee. Simply put, a total knee replacement is like changing the tread on your car’s tire.
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Are you embarrassed when you smile? Some people think that they need a cosmetic make over to be beautiful, but they may be wrong. What they really need is healthy thoughts and a healthy lifestyle. If you are healthy, you are beautiful. This philosophy is also true for a great smile. Your first priority should be the health of your teeth. Do not jump into cosmetic dentistry until you have completed my 5 steps to a great smile: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
eliminate cavities eliminate gum disease straighten your teeth whiten your teeth replace missing teeth
These five steps will minimize the cosmetic dentistry you need. If you have followed the first five steps, then this last step should be minimal, if needed at all. Once the health of your teeth is established, cosmetic dentistry can make your great
smile even better by creating more symmetry and color consistency to compliment your unique beautiful and sustainable healthy smile. Cosmetic dentistry should complement the way you look, not change it. Some cosmetic procedures include tooth colored bonding, dental veneers, and porcelain crowns. They could be used in steps one, five, and six, not necessarily in just step six. Maybe this sounds like a lot to you, but you don’t have to do it all at once. You should focus on steps 1 and 2, eliminating cavities and gum disease. Then move on to the next step while maintaining the accomplishment of the previous steps. Step 6 is to incorporate cosmetic dentistry for symmetry and color consistency. Next month I will discuss Prevention: Most Important factor that will help you sustain a beautiful smile.
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I am hurt because I overheard my friends talking about me in a hurtful manner. They were basically imitating the way that I talk and mimicking me talking about a subject that I like to discuss. I can’t believe that they would be so immature and hurtful. We are all in our late 20’s. - Anonymous 909 Reader Dear Reader, I am sorry that this happened to you. Overhearing people that you care about talk about you in a disparaging manner is never easy. Unfortunately, most of us have been there and most of us have also been the gossipers. The key here is to consider the character of your friends. I would recommend that you ask yourself some questions. Have your friends talked about you , or to you about others before? If this is a pattern of behavior, you might want to think about whether you want friends who act in this manner. If your friends have never talked about you, or to you about others before, this might be a “one off”. People can engage in immature and hurtful behavior without this being part of their stable character. Whether or not your friends have engaged in gossiping behavior before, I would recommend that you speak with them regarding what you heard. It is possible that the gossiping behavior was fueled by an underlying issue or emotions that have not been discussed openly. If you and your friends are able to get to the heart of the issue, the gossiping behavior may stop. If the gossiping behavior does not stop, then it might be time to make a change. Most of us only have a few hours of leisure time to spend with friends each week and it is important to spend those hours interacting with people who like and respect you. If you continue to surround yourself with people who act in such a manner, it is tantamount to saying that you do not like or respect yourself and you deserve better than that. I would recommend that you not only address the issue with your friends, but also communicate to them that you were hurt by what you heard. If your friends respond in an empathetic manner, apologize and make changes so that this does not happen again, then it would seem that you have friends who honor you and your friendship. If your friends do not react in a manner similar to the one described above, then it might be time to move on and make some new connections with people who build you up instead of breaking you down.
Kathryn Vannauker is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & the CEO of Acceptance Counseling Services, Inc. Please call 909 767 7572 for an appointment with Kathryn Vannauker or one of her associates at Acceptance Counseling Services, Inc. If you have a question that you would like for Ms. Vannauker to respond to in the next edition of 909 Magazine, please email no more than 3 sentences to acceptancecounseling@outlook.com. Ms. Vannauker will not respond to every email submitted by readers, but will choose one reader’s question to answer in the magazine each month. Although Kathryn Vannauker does offer in-person clinical treatment as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, the intention of this article is only to provide general mental health information. You are the final arbiter of the information you receive & should act accordingly. Always consult your own doctor or therapist before making any decisions about your treatment or therapy. The information in this article should be considered “as is” & may not apply to your particular situation. There are no warranties regarding the information herein, either expressed or implied.
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What Goes With What? How to Pair Wine with Food By Mary Forgey, Proprietor, Third Street Wine Shop, 2142 Third Street, La Verne, CA One of life’s significant pleasures is a delicious bottle of wine; and things become really memorable when you pair the wine with a good meal. But how do you figure out which wine to put with which food? Don’t worry, this doesn’t have to be a chore – just relax and follow a few simple guidelines. First, relax. You cannot really make a “mistake”. Worst case scenario is you have a nice wine and good food, but each does not noticeably enhance the other. It can still be a good, fun time. So, if there is a wine you really like, use it, and you will probably be happy with the pairing. To pair with specific foods, here are a few tips: The character of the wine can dictate the pairing. If the wine is rich and buttery, it will probably go well with rich, buttery food. So, an oaky, buttery Chardonnay will pair well with lobster with drawn butter, salmon or white fish with hollandaise sauce. A tart, zesty dish like shrimp cocktail will pair well with a zippy wine like Sauvignon Blanc, or Verdejo or Macabeo from Spain. A rich, meaty dish will pair well with a Cabernet Sauvignon. You will find that the tannins in the red wine go well with the big, flavorful meats. Along the same lines, you can pair earthy foods (mushrooms, pungent cheese dishes) with Pinot Noir. Sweet and spicy barbeque dishes will go well with Malbec (which has a spicy characteristic). Pizza with red sauce will go well with Zinfandel, Barbera or Chianti, since those often have a tangy, spicy quality. Heavily spiced dishes will be enhanced by a Cabernet Franc or Syrah – those are often heavier, bigger wines, so they stand up to the big flavors in the spicy dish. Conversely, you can pair the wine to counteract a feature of the food. So, if you have a food that is deep fried, or has rich, creamy sauce, you can contrast that with a high-acid wine like Sauvignon Blanc, and it will work well. (Or you can go with the buttery chardonnay mentioned above). Spicy foods can pair with the Cab Franc or Syrah noted above, but another way to go is to contrast the spiciness with a Gewürztraminer or a Riesling. So find the dominant feature of the food, and either pair it or contrast it with the wine. Bon Appetite!
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? Boar’s Head Deli Wine Club Wine Tasting Create Your Own Wine Custom Labels Yoga classes, art demonstrations, lectures, concerts, and fund raising events for local non-profit organizations. Those might not be the things that come to mind when you think of craft breweries. With the escalating popularity of craft beer, and the growing number of breweries throughout Southern California, it only makes sense that these establishments are becoming deeply engrained into their communities. “One of our core values is the community, and we try to do events or things that benefit the community. We love partnering with local charities and being able to promote local small businesses,” says Simon Brown, one of the partner owners of Claremont Craft Ales.. Claremont Craft Ales and Dale Bros. Brewery in Upland are both actively involved in supporting local community organizations and donating proceeds from special events to back a worthy cause. For example, take a look at the Dale Bros. calendar of upcoming events and you’ll see they are sponsoring events to benefit support House of Ruth, Tour de Foothills, and Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House, among others. Dale Bros. will host an “October Fiesta” on Oct. 11, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Upland Community Partnership’s neighborhood-based after-school programs. Money raised at Claremont Craft Ales’ 2nd anniversary festivities during the summer was donated to House of Ruth in Claremont. Brown says the events “aren’t necessarily moneymakers and they don’t necessarily drive people to our brewery, but part of our business model is in giving back.” And, as most business owners know, philanthropic generosity is also good for business. “It’s amazing how many people in Upland
hadn’t heard of us,” says Curt Dale of Dale Bros Brewery. Adds his brother Andy, “There probably are still a lot who haven’t heard of us, but now it feels as if within our home territory that our brand recognition has grown considerably.” Along with a good product and a popular location, Dale Bros. Brewery has gained a strong presence because of its community outreach. Dale Bros. hosted more than two-dozen breweries from around Southern California and thousands of guests at its 11th anniversary celebration last January at Cable Airport’s expansive outdoor area. Proceeds from event benefited the Claremont Education Foundation. The concept of giving back doesn’t end with sponsoring fundraisers. Dale Bros. frequently brings in local bands to entertain, while Claremont Craft Ales will offer free art classes, yoga classes and lectures for professors from the nearby Claremont Colleges. Rök House Brewery in Upland recently hosted a participatory paint night led by professional artist. Many area breweries will schedule local caterers and food trucks to set up business at their locations. “We try to do as much as we can, and we love partnering with local charities and small businesses to promote what they do,” says Brown. Such activities are not only common at CCA and Dale Bros., with similar community-building events and outreach at Sanctum Brewing Co. in Pomona, La Verne Brewing Co., Hamilton Family Brewery in Rancho Cucamonga and Rök House Brewing Company, where residents are finding that hometown breweries are indeed important members of their community.
Sid Robinson authors a blog, “Sips, Suds and Spirits” (www.sipssudsspirits.com) that examines the beverage industry. He is a local strategic communications and public relations consultant with The 20/20 Network.
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D I A N E J. M O L L É CARDEN ARBOR VIEW Altruism—what is it and how do you teach it? By definition it is the belief in, or practice of, selfless concern for the welfare of others. Often, when we think of doing for others our first thoughts are of monetary donations, and these are extremely valuable, but they aren’t
acts. Altruistic acts are exactly that—acts. Going to the soup kitchen to serve food and speak to people, bringing crafts in for patients in a children’s hospital, and even helping an elderly or disabled person to the car with their groceries are all acts of altruism. The act doesn’t need to be grand or extravagant, it simply needs to be an act of putting someone else’s needs first. Defining altruism is the easy part, teaching it is the more challenging part. Teaching is often defined as instruction, direction, and guidance; but how do you instruct someone, particularly a child, to have a selfless concern for the welfare of others? The simplest way to do this is to teach by example. In our busy, hectic lives this is often easier said than done. At Carden Arbor View School altruistic acts are simply a part of the community’s values. Throughout the school year the student council and faculty members provide many opportunities for students to give back to their larger community. Projects include donating diapers and assembling Thanksgiving food baskets for the Foothill Family Shelter; choosing
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The halls of education are now echoing terms that have new meanings. The terms dot, email, server, Facebook, gigabyte, hard drive, Apple, Blackberry, web, windows and many others have become familiar words in schools today. We remember when an apple was a fruit, a server was someone who brought your dinner, windows were fixtures in houses that we hung drapes and looked out into the neighborhood. Technology has arrived and is not leaving anytime soon. Our students today wear many labels; freshman, sophomore, middle schooler, etc.
A new label or title is “digital native.” What is a digital native? A digital native is a student who was born during or after 1985. This digital native has grown up with technology and has subsequently learned the terms and vocabulary. This does not mean that all students born in 1985 or later access to technology. What is a digital immigrant? A digital immigrant is an individual who was born prior to 1985. These immigrants have had to learn new languages, new processes, and new devices. This does not mean that all digital immigrants have embraced the new and evolving technology. In schools today, the educator is faced with a new challenge. In order to continue to prepare today’s youth for the future, the teaching and use of technology is essential. Our educators have embraced a new responsibility, digital guardians. In education, it is now our responsibility to teach our young students, the digital citizens the ethical responsibility of the new and expanding technology. How do we do this? The next time you use Google, Yahoo, Apple devices, Amazon, online payments,
online bookstores, etc.; technology has improved our quality of life. Our students of today are consuming technology every waking moment. How they use it becomes the issue. Will our students be consumers or innovators? Schools today must provide opportunities for young people to be innovators out of the swirling clouds of information that surround them 24/7. School was the place where knowledge was stored. Today, the world is different. Our students today need guidance in filtering through the abundance of information, turn it into knowledge, and make a difference in the world. Parents and educators must come together to guide and support our students. As the educational leader of a Catholic school, I believe and support that the parents are the primary educators of their children. As educators, we are facilitators and guides in preparing our youth today for the unknowns of tomorrow. As the digital guardian of my students, it is imperative that we provide processes and protocols that create learning opportunities of access and information.
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Mark Ravelli, Principal St. Mark’s Episcopal School Preparing today’s children for life and learning in the 21st century relies on so much more than rote memorization and test taking. Our schools must focus on critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication. The leaders of tomorrow will also need to possess awareness of global citizenship and char-
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acter. In their book, The Athena Doctrine, John Gerzema and Michael D’Antonio, explain that leadership relies on “non-cognitive skills” including empathy and humility. These qualities are nurtured in schools through the addition of community service in the curriculum. The 3 R’ s of the 21st century might just be risk-taking, rigor and responsibility. According to the United Way, community service has been associated with academic gain; students learn problem solving, experience an increased sense of self-efficacy, and find a sense of responsibility and pride. Statistics show that students involved in service to others are more likely to grow up to be voters. Service projects and individual volunteerism teach students that one person can make a difference. Whether helping others as a member of scouts or a church youth group or as a participant in an organized fund raising activity, students as young as elementary school are learning life lessons. Introducing children to the disparity in life style between themselves and those children who are less fortunate teaches empathy; being fortunate allows us the privilege of sharing with others who have less in the way of material goods.
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Confronting the realities of today’s world – like homelessness, hunger, and poverty – is essential to the development of our students. Community service requirements in school should be more than just accumulating volunteer hours. Encourage your children to think critically about an issue, and to work creatively with their classmates toward the greater good. Bake sales, canned food drives, and fun runs are great teaching tools with even greater benefits. Independent schools in the Inland Empire exemplify education through service learning. In our community alone, schools support the Foothill Family Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, the Prison Library Project, House of Ruth, HOPE for Animals, St. Andre’s School in Haiti, and the American Cancer Society, among others. We are educating children for a world that is getting smaller and smaller. Twenty-first century education lies in preparing students to become problem solvers and risk takers. The most important lesson of all is for our children to know that every choice they make has a consequence and that they do make a difference.
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Estate Collaboration Specialist – Divorce RCS-D. The course was developed and instructed by Kelly Lise Murray, J.D. a law professor at Vanderbilt University Law School. The course gave many examples of why additional due diligence is needed, above and beyond the traditional appraisal. One of the topics that was covered was insurable interest. A homeowners insurance policy may be voided when title is transferred via a deed, divorce decree/judgment of dissolution of marriage For example, a wife owned a home prior to marriage, gets married, then divorced, and quit claims the home to the husband transferring title. The home is than destroyed by a fire; however, the wife was the named insured and no longer owns the home. The insurance policy may be voidable and/or the husband may not have an insurable interest. Further due diligence could have been done to verify the named insured on the title and on the homeowners insurance policies. I have since created a new service product, in addition to a traditional appraisal report, called the “House
Assessment and Market Report”. The product combines my experience as an appraiser and a Realtor, along with my RCS-D Certification. The report includes a preliminary title report, a home inspection, a termite inspection, insurability report, mortgage loan pre-qualification of a spouse wishing to purchase the others interest, valuation, and much more. The report includes the home’s value in its “present condition”, a “repaired” value, and a cost estimate for the repairs. I recently listed and sold a home in Riverside. The home needed significant repairs and had unfinished construction. Since the home could be financed with conventional financing the value of the home was only $130,000. The cost of repairs was $20,000 and the home was free and clear. I ended up selling the home after repairs for $200,000 netting the parties and an additional $50,000. If you would like more information about the House Assessment and Market Report, or any other appraisal or real estate related matter, please feel free to contact me. 909 MAGAZINE
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FOOTHILLS HOME SALES 1162 Briarcroft Rd, Claremont. 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,629 Sq. Ft. On the market for 115 days. Sold for $575,000.
703 Wellesley Dr., Claremont. 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,072 Sq. Ft. On the market for 44 days. Sold for $695,000.
4447 St. Cloud, Claremont. 5 Beds, 7 Baths, 5,629 Sq. Ft. On the Claremont market for 1 day. Sold for $1,615,000.
12740 Arena Dr., Rancho Cucamonga. 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,825 Sq. Ft. On the market for 42 days. Sold for $650,000.
447 Redlands Ave., Claremont. 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,019 Sq. Ft. On the market for 35 days. Sold for $576,000.
695 W 10th St., Claremont. 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,539 Sq. Ft. On the market for 35 days. Sold for $710,000.
4303 Mohawk St., Claremont. 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 5,629 Sq. FT. On the market for 68 days. Sold for $1,750,000.
6657 Egglestone Pl., Rancho Cucamonga. 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,408 Sq. Ft. On the market for 138 days. Sold for $670,000.
2224 La Sierra Way, Claremont. 3 Beds, 2 Baths,1,596 Sq. Ft. On the market for 29 days. Sold for $579,000.
1123 Alamosa Dr., Claremont. 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,660 Sq. Ft. On the market for 24 days. Sold for $753,000.
303 Alamosa Dr., Claremont. 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 4,631 Sq. Ft. On the market for 12 days. Sold for $1,815,000.
5207 London Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,200 Sq. Ft. On the market for 44 days. Sold for $680,000.
1558 Newcomb Pl., Claremont. 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,219 Sq. Ft. On the market for 34 days. Sold for $629,000.
1348 W Baseline Rd., Claremont. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,150 Sq. Ft. On the market for 84 days. Sold for $775,000.
14058 Frost Dr., Rancho Cucamonga. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,726 Sq. Ft. On the market for 25 days. Sold for $593,000.
12791 Mediterranean Dr., Rancho Cuc. 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,417 Sq. Ft. On the market for 101 days. Sold for $690,000.
1655 Woodbend Dr., Claremont. 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,986 Sq. Ft. On the market for 8 days. Sold for $635,000.
2495 Grand Ave., Claremont. 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 4,091 Sq. Ft. On the market for 77 days. Sold for $960,000.
5922 Greyville Pl., Rancho Cucamonga. 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,112 Sq. Ft. On the market for 214 days. Sold for $595,000.
13115 Green Canyon Dr., Rancho Cuc. 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 4,183 Sq. Ft. On the market for 12 days. Sold for $700,000.
895 Providence Pl., Claremont. 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,204 Sq. Ft. On the market for 216 days. Sold for $635,000.
2588 N Mountain Ave., Claremont. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,187 Sq. Ft. On the market for 44 days. Sold for $1,185,000.
5091 Kent Ct., Rancho Cucamonga. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,613 Sq. Ft. On the market for 67 days. Sold for $600,000.
12634 Parke Cr. Rancho Cucamonga. 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,419 Sq. Ft. On the market for 56 days. Sold for $725,000.
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FOOTHILLS HOME SALES 10950 Boulder Canyon Rd, Rancho Cuc. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,848 Sq. Ft. On the market for 55 days. Sold for $739,888.
2128 N Vallejo Way, Upland. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,724 Sq. Ft. On the market for 109 days. Sold for $580,000.
2346 N Euclid Avenue, Upland. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,381 Sq. Ft. On the market for 14 days. Sold for $645,000.
180 W 25th St., Upland. 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,536 Sq. Ft. On the Upland market for 26 days. Sold for $740,000.
12610 Encino Ct. Rancho Cucamonga. 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,602 Sq. Ft. On the market for 36 days. Sold for $763,000.
2500 Primrose Lane, Upland. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,837 Sq. Ft. On the market for 277 days. Sold for $580,000.
1447 N Euclid Avenue, Upland. 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,930 Sq. Ft. On the market for 75 days. Sold for $650,000.
2445 N Campus Ave., Upland. 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,762 Sq. Ft. On the market for 34 days. Sold for $1,015,000.
12918 Cherokee Rd. Rancho Cucamonga. 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,509 Sq. Ft. On the market for 27 days. Sold for $780,000.
1434 Lookout Ct, Upland. 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,936 Sq. Ft. On the Upland market for 20 days. Sold for $600,000.
1882 N Euclid Avenue, Upland. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,949 Sq. Ft. On the market for 154 days. Sold for $665,000.
1862 Live Oak Way, Upland. 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 5,237 Sq. Ft. On the market for 15 days. Sold for $1,370,000.
10161 Woodridge Dr, Rancho Cucamonga. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,694 Sq. Ft. On the market for 32 days. Sold for $804,000.
1511 Cole Lane, Upland. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,064 Sq. Ft. On the Upland market for 40 days. Sold for $605,000.
1759 Crebs Way, Upland. 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,524 Sq. Ft. On the market for 69 days. Sold for $681,000.
503 Calle Santa Barbara, San Dimas. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,452 Sq. Ft. On the market for 60 days. Sold for $970,000.
6244 Hidden Brook Pl, Rancho Cucamonga. 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,802 Sq. Ft. On market for 3 days. Sold for $925,000.
1768 Old Baldy Way, Upland. 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,164 Sq. Ft. On the market for 33 days. Sold for $625,000.
269 E 21st, Upland. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,523 Sq. Ft. On the Upland market for 39 days. Sold for $690,000.
338 Via Amarilla, San Dimas. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,119 Sq. Ft. On the market for 31 days. Sold for $1,230,000.
5938 Seabiscuit Ct, Rancho Cucamonga. 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 5,000 Sq. Ft. On the market for 86 days. Sold for $1,080,000.
2425 San Antonio Crescent West, Upland. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,328 Sq. Ft. On the market for 215 days. Sold for $640,000.
2331 Rosedale, Upland. 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 3,574 Sq. Ft. On the Upland market for 66 days. Sold for $715,000.
1419 Calle De Oro, San Dimas. 4 Beds, 2 Bath, 1,580 Sq. Ft. On the San Dimas market 46 days. Sold for $575,000.
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While Frozen Ropes is known for helping baseball and softball players of all ages improve their hitting, fielding, throwing and pitching fundamentals, Jonathan Posey, their full-time certified strength & conditioning trainer, takes things a step further and helps them become stronger, faster and more athletic. When he is not conducting strength & conditioning or speed & agility sessions, he is professing to players, parents and anyone who will listen, the importance of proper nutrition.
“It all starts at home,” Jon states. “That’s why I love to talk to the parents and try to educate them about being more conscious about what they feed their children. I know parents want to give their children every opportunity to get better – which is why they spend a lot of money on hitting and pitching lessons but I want them to understand that if their child is out of shape, or lethargic due to improper diet, they are truly limiting that child’s potential.” This also explains why you will not see any candy or sodas for sale in the Frozen Ropes lobby. They like to practice what they preach and try to offer only healthy snacks and drinks even though, as they explain, they could bring in more money by selling a variety of sugary and unhealthy goodies. Here are a few important points for children as well as adults: 1. Look out for “reduced-fat” products; they often replace the fat in the product with sugars and artificial substances to maintain the taste. You are better off sticking with regular products over reduced fat ones! 2. READ the product label! Something
may say that it has Zero calories, but the things the producer replaces the sugar with can do more damage to your metabolism! 3. Keep it simple. Eating foods that have been “processed” or have been altered from their original form lack many of the antioxidants and nutrients that whole foods contain. Bottom line, the more ingredients there are in a food, the lower in nutrients it actually is. 4. Not all fat is bad fat! The fat from a 12oz Porterhouse steak is not the same as fat from peanut butter or avocados. Educate yourself so you can make smarter decisions. 5. Eat Breakfast. Your body has been starved the entire time you have been sleeping; give it something wholesome right when you wake up to get your metabolism kicking again. Frozen Ropes Glendora is located at 2244 E. Route 66, Glendora CA 91740. For more information, please call them at 626335-3700 or visit their website at www. frozenropes.com/glendora.
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