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ENJOY THE GRIND
A-list musical entertainment, spinning carnival rides, exhibitors galore, horse racing, shark encounters and giant maplebacon doughnuts — and they’re all in one place. Where? The L.A. County Fair, of course.
Meet five local educators who work every day to ensure that education is accessible, dynamic and attractive to young students.
There’s a lot that goes into brewing a perfect cup of joe at Klatch Coffee, a growing business in three local communities.
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Never eat anything bigger than your head 6 9/11, Emmys, a Rendezvous and say “goodbye” to summer 8 CALENDAR
Event listings 12 Hot tickets 14
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T. Phillips and what taverns used to be 50 Restaurant guide 54 NONPROFITS
Have fun with school lunches 16
Inland Valley Hope Partners 58 Nonprofit calendar 58
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Above it all on Mount Everest 38 HOME TECH
Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation 60 Claremont High School Theater 62 Assistance League 63 Ultimate Jazz Festival 64 CARLA SANDERS
A fair-ly fun experience 66
One remote does many things 42
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Stefanie Serrato at Pomona’s Fairplex, site of the L.A. County Fair Photo by Thomas R. Cordova Makeup by Dani Tygr
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DON’T YOU LOVE finding the map at a mall or a theme park with a big red dot and an arrow that says, “YOU ARE HERE,” in block letters? It’s a chuckle to watch people as they place their fingers on the map and rotate their heads to take in their surroundings as they orient themselves. Then discussions ensue: “Which restaurant, which shoe store, which this, which that...” My thoughts are usually simpler: I am HERE? Wow, that’s a relief. It’s good to know where you are, especially in this cultural milieu of Southern California. When you don’t know your California roll from your machaca, it’s helpful to have clear directions. Along with directions, it’s good to have rules. For instance, cartoonist B. Kliban popularized one of my favorites: “Never eat anything bigger than your head.” Clear. Simple. And easy to follow, generally speaking. That is until you run into the giant, maple-bacon doughnut. Then another rule applies: play fair and share. Or rather, play Fair and share. We jump into this issue with dual goals: explore fun and fall. For fun, we gathered a list of things to do to celebrate the last gasp of summer, and we offer a preview of our own L.A. County Fair in Pomona, as well as Hollywood style and dining. For fall, we profile some folks we admire: the educators in our schools. If you want to find examples of diligence and dedication, seek out those people who are working to engage students and bring them into an adulthood of opportunity. We also spent time at Klatch Coffee, a family company that engages farmers and is working to share knowledge of roasting, tasting and cupping the fabulous brew. And we tell the story of a Riverside climber who carried the ashes of a friend to Mount Everest. Back to that doughnut. It is bigger than your head. It stretches from one side of a paper plate to the other. It smells sweet and savory. Bits of bacon crumble off as you take a bite. These babies are new at the Fair this year. We just had to see them, so we sent a guy to Orange County to pick some up for our cover shoot (and a tasting). They live up to the L.A. County Fair’s billing: pure fun. One recommendation, if you’re not a family of five, share!
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School: Getting a strong start
Start the school year off right with Paul Kip Grimm’s “How to Help Your Student Succeed in School: A Guide for Parents and Students.” The easy-to-read 200-page handbook is chock full of advice from a Rancho Cucamonga-based teacher who believes the only way to achieve academic excellence is by getting back to basics. “There are so many struggling students out there whose parents want to help but don’t quite know how,” Grimm said. “My book reexamines the fundamental principles of the learning process and provides grown-ups, as well as kids at all grade levels, with the tools they need to reach their goals.” His top three tips for concerned moms and dads? Meet the teacher — “Schedule an appointment within the first couple weeks of class to open up the lines of communication; that way, if any problems should arise during the year, you’ll feel comfortable enough to contact them directly or vice versa.” Put homework first — “Don’t even think about letting your kid surf the Internet, text friends or hang out at the mall until each and every assignment is 100 percent completed and sitting by the front door so it won’t be forgotten the next morning.” Exercise quality control — “You may not know the correct answers but reviewing your student’s work is an integral part of being an involved parent; it demonstrates a genuine interest in their education and encourages them to make an honest effort.” “How to Help Your Student” is available at www.amazon.com in paperback or for the Kindle.
Garden movements Try something new. The Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is about more than just plants and birds. Improve body, mind and spirit during yoga classes on Wednesdays, and tai chi on Thursdays. Information: www.rsabg.org
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‘Glee’-ful month Third time’s a charmer? Not quite when Jane Lynch hosts the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards — especially if she channels the bully cheerleading coach she plays on Fox’s hit series, “Glee.” Lynch will become the third woman in history to host the TV awards show, following in the footsteps of Ellen DeGeneres (2005) and Angela Lansbury (1993). The kudos will be handed out starting at 5 p.m. Sept. 18 on Fox. Lynch received one last year for best supporting actress in a comedy series. Two nights after the Emmys, on Sept. 20, “Glee” returns for its third season premiere.
Return dates for some top shows “American Idol,” Jan. 22 “Dancing With the Stars,” Sept. 19 “Desperate Housewives,” Sept. 25 “Grey’s Anatomy,” Sept. 22 “Modern Family,” Sept. 21
“NCIS,” Sept. 20 “The Office,” Sept. 22 “Sunday Night Football,” Sept. 11 “Two and a Half Men,” Sept. 19 “The Voice,” Feb. 5
History on display Want to learn more about California’s agricultural history? “Bittersweet Harvest” at the Museum of History and Art, Ontario, explores the Bracero guest worker program that was announced in 1943 as a solution for major wartime labor shortages in the United States The exhibit continues through Oct. 30. Call 909-395-2510 for information.
Summer’s last 79 hours Ideas to squeeze the most out of Labor Day weekend Friday, Sept. 2 5:01 p.m. Fire up the barbeque or better yet, unwind at The Back Abbey in the Claremont Village. The gastro-pub has more than 110 beers and a full dinner menu. 7:05 p.m. Angels vs. the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium. 8 p.m. Thirty Seconds to Mars at San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino. 8 & 10 p.m. Comedian Willie Barcena at The Improv in Ontario. 11:30 p.m. Feeling wild? Camp out with the kids in the backyard. Saturday, Sept. 3 6 a.m. Bargain shop with more than 300 vendors at the Mission Tiki Drive-In Swap Meet in Montclair. 10 a.m. Hit the L.A. County Fair. Admission is $1 before 1 p.m. (Price promotion continues Sept. 4-5.) 11 a.m. Eat up at the inaugural Riverside Food Truck Festival at Third and Market streets. 12:30 p.m. Trojan football at the L.A. Coliseum. Victims (ahem, opponents) the Minnesota Golden Gophers. 6:05 p.m. Angels vs. Twins; Ne-Yo
performs after-game concert. 7:30 p.m. Rod Stewart in concert at Caesars Palace. Vegas, baby! 8 p.m. Need something spiritual? Try the Gather gospel concert at Citizens Business Bank Arena. 10 p.m. Go cosmic bowling at Chaparral Lanes in San Dimas. Sunday, Sept. 4 9 a.m. Kayak on a two-hour guided tour of Big Bear Lake. Sign up at the Big Bear Discovery Center. 12:35 p.m. Angels-Twins; kids 12 and younger may run the bases after the game. 3 p.m. The 46th annual MDA Labor Day Telethon begins for the first time without comedian Jerry Lewis. 7:30 p.m. Gloria Trevi at the Fair. 8 p.m. Sade and John Legend at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Monday, Sept. 5 6:05 p.m. Angels face the Seattle Mariners. 7:30 p.m. The Beach Boys sing “Good Vibrations” at the L.A. County Fair. 7:30 p.m. Classic rock featuring The Dogs at Memorial Park in Claremont. 11:30 p.m. Last episode of the 12-hour “How I Met Your Mother” marathon on FX. Midnight Hit the sack. Tomorrow’s a work day.
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Mark Motte, behind the wheel of a 1935 Auburn
A day to remember On Sunday, Sept. 11, Americans across the country will commemorate the tenth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon, recalling both the victims and those first responders who gave their lives to save others. Here in Southern California, 16-tons of twisted metal from the WTC and a New York Fire Department ladder truck will be on display Sept. 5-11 in conjunction with ceremonies at the Richard Nixon Birthplace and Memorial Library in Yorba Linda. When the wreckage was brought to Rancho Cucamonga during an 11-day cross-country caravan in 2002, thousands of people lined up 10 deep along Haven Avenue to see it, recalls Dennis Stout, founder and chairman of the Freedom’s Flame Memorial Foundation and former San Bernardino County district attorney. The materials are destined to be used in the West Coast installation of one of a pair of twin memorials that will honor those brave first responders who labored and died on Sept. 11. Even 10 years on, the Foundation is still a long way from raising the $15 million needed for the memorials, but Stout is undaunted. It took 60 years to raise the money for the memorial for World War II vets, he points out. Information about the route the wreckage will take to Yorba Linda is expected to be online either at the Foundation’s Facebook page or its website. Information: www.freedomsflame.us; on Facebook under Freedom’s Flame 9/11 Memorial Foundation and at http://nixonfounation.org.
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The Route 66 Rendezvous revs up for a weekend of vintage vehicles, ’50s and ’60s music, and much more, Sept. 15-18 in downtown San Bernardino. Some 500,000 car enthusiasts are expected to attend, including Mark and Cathy Motte of Lakeview. They own 28 classic vehicles, ranging from a 1910 Ford Model T to a 1969 Lincoln Continental. Later this fall, they plan to display many of them at the Motte Historical Museum in an old barn that once housed a produce store. The address is 28380 Highway 74, Menifee. The Mottes attended their first Rendezvous last year, and quickly became fans.“I like the whole attraction — the old cars and the cruise,” Cathy said. The music’s good, too. Chuck Berry, Chubby Checker and Beatles tribute band The Fab Four are expected to perform. Information: www.route-66.org
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special events Harvest Crusade 9/10 Evangelist Greg Laurie’s annual evangelical Christian event, with appearances by Chris Tomlin, Kirk Franklin and Jeremy Camp. Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave., Los Angeles; free; 951-687-6902. www.harvest.org
Soboba Pow-Wow 9/16-18 Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians annual pow-wow. Event runs each day until midnight. Soboba Casino, 23333 Soboba Road, San Jacinto; 866-476-2622, www.soboba.net.
Sheriff’s Rodeo 9/23-25 12th annual San Bernardino County Sheriff’s PRCA Rodeo, with family entertainment, food, vendors and a dance following the Friday and Saturday rodeo. A San Bernardino Sheriff’s Rodeo barbecue will be Sept. 22. Glen Helen Regional Park, Devore; 909-795-0268. www.sheriffsrodeo.org
Pumpkin Patch 9/24 Opening day for a 450-acre working farm where more than 130 varieties of pumpkins and winter squash are grown. Large gift shop, hands-on petting zoo and aviary, pony rides, 2-acre corn maze, u-pick pumpkin patch and more. Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch, 32335 Live Oak Canyon Road, at the 10 Freeway, Yucaipa; open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in September, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in October; 909-795-8733. www.liveoakcanyon.com
IE Food Truck and Brew Fest 10/8 Popular event returns with more than 50 food trucks, local breweries, music, vendors, kids zone, hockey demonstrations and more. Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; $10, $25 for early VIP access; 909-244-5600. Also: Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!, Jan. 14-15. www.cbbankarena.com
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10/9 Tribute to the 1940s with singers and dancers backed by the String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra. Haugh Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora; 2 p.m.; $26$28; 626-963-9411. Also: Kings of Salsa, Nov. 5. www.haughpac.com
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movies Film and music festival 9/14-18 17th annual Temecula Valley Film & Music Festival, featuring screenings, concerts, workshops and more. Venues include the Movie Experience at Tower Plaza, Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula; 951-699-5514. www.tviff.com
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Big Bear Lake International Film Festival 9/15-18 Honorees at the 12th annual event include composer Michael Giacchino (“Ratatouille” and “Up”). www.bigbearlakefilmfestival.com
stage ‘Les Miserables’ through 9/25 Victor Hugo’s classic masterpiece. LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands; 909-335-3037. www.lifehousetheater.com
‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ through 10/2 Stage show featuring popular hits from the 1950s and ’60s. Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theatre, 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont; 909-626-1254. Also: “Big Band Nights,” Sept. 30-Nov. 4. www.candlelightpavilion.com
‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ 9/9-10/1 A Southern house is divided by patriarchal dominance and the marital problems between Brick, a heavy drinker, and his wife, Maggie, whose longing for his affection leaves her jumpy and irrational. Seventh Street Theatre, 13123 Seventh St., Chino; $15, $12 students and seniors; 909-590-1149. Also: “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 2-17. www.chinocommunitytheatre.org
‘The Nostalgia Show’ 9/10-11 Stories, gun-slinging, dancing, pantomime, impersonations and more recall the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s during a one-man revue. Center Stage Theatre, 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana; 2 p.m.; 909-429-7469. Also: Tibbies Holiday Follies, Nov. 25-Dec. 30. www.centerstagefontana.com
‘Tsarina’ 9/16-25 In a world that might be described as “Les Miserables” meets “Dr. Zhivago,” the love of Nicholas and Alexandra endures in the face of political intrigue, jealousy, greed and revolution. Book, music and lyrics by Deborah Johnson. The Grove Theatre, 276 E. Ninth St., Upland; $20-$25; 909-920-4343. www.grovetheatre.com
‘Xanadu’ 9/23-10/16 This roller skating musical adventure is all about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, and includes the original hit score composed by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. The show is based on the Olivia Newton-John movie of the same title. Center Stage Theatre, 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana; 7 p.m.; $18 (show only), more for dinner and show; 909-429-7469. www.centerstagefontana.com
‘Honus and Me: A Baseball Card Adventure’ 10/1-16 Magical things happen when Little Leaguer Joey Stoshack finds the most valuable baseball card in the
Sade 9/4 In concert with John Legend. Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 8 p.m.; $39.50-$129.50; 909-244-5600. Also: Gather Gospel Concert, Sept. 2; Winter Jam, featuring Newsboys, Kutless, Matthew West, RED, Fireflight, Newsong and KJ-52 with a prejam party with Dara Maclean, Nov. 20. www.cbbankarena.com
world — the T-206 Honus Wagner. Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; $12.50; 909-477-2752. www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com
music The Glass House through 10/16 Noa James, Sept. 9; The Horrors, Sept. 12; Sick Jacken, Sept. 16; My Superhero, Sept. 17; Underoath, Sept. 21; Blindside, Sept. 23; Rocky Votolato, Oct. 8; Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Oct. 11; Battles, Oct. 16. The Glass House, 200 W. Second St., Pomona. www.theglasshouse.us
Joan Sebastian 9/1 The popular Mexican singer/ songwriter performs his fifth San Manuel concert since 2006. San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $60-$80; 800-359-2464. Also: Thirty Seconds to Mars, Sept. 2; Lea Salonga, Sept. 8; Intocable, Sept. 29. www.sanmanuel.com
Daughtry 9/2 In concert, outdoors, with Ceasefire. Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, near Temecula; 8 p.m.; $45-$65; 877-711-2946. Also: Diana Ross, Sept. 11. www.pechanga.com
The Dogs 9/5 Classic rock concert, and the concerts in the park summer finale. Memorial Park, Indian Hill Boulevard and Eighth St., Claremont; 7:30-9 p.m.;
free; 909-399-5490. www.ci.claremont.ca.us
Rancid 9/9 In concert with H2O and DJ J & Nicki Bonner. The Fox Theater, 301 S. Garey Ave. Pomona; 8 p.m.; $23 in advance, $25 day of show. Also: Platanito Show, Sept. 23-24; Circa Survive, Oct. 7; Kyuss Lives!, Oct. 8. www.foxpomona.com
Gary Allan 9/9 In concert. Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center; 760-751-3100. Also: Don Henley, Sept. 25; Steely Dan, Oct. 14. www.harrahsrincon.com
The Art Laboe Show 9/10 Lisa Lisa, The Manhattans, Barbara Mason, Stacey Q and others. San Manuel Amphitheater, 2575 Glen Helen Parkway, Devore; 909-8806500. Also: Identity Festival, Sept. 4; Luis Miguel, Sept. 11; Rascal Flatts, Sept. 17. www.livenation.com
Train 9/16 In concert, with a party following the show. Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; 888-999-1995. Also: Brian McKnight, Oct. 22. www.hotwatercasino.com
Kenny Loggins 9/17 In concert with Blue Sky Riders and Firefall. Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; 951-779-9800. Also: Jon Secada, Sept. 24; Leon Russell, Dr. John, Sept. 29; Masters of Harmony, Dec. 4. www.foxriversidelive.com
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Three Dog Night 9/17 Concert featuring the legendary rockers, who produced many big hits including “One,� “Mama Told Me Not To Come� and “Joy To the World.� Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; $65; 909-477-2752. www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com
San Bernardino Symphony 10/1 Mendelssohn’s joyous Italian symphony, Contrasts and Beethoven’s rhythmic intensity opens the symphony’s 83rd season. California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. Fourth St., San Bernardino; 8 p.m.; 909-381-5388. The performance is repeated at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Lake Arrowhead, 3 p.m. Oct. 2. www.sanbernardinosymphony.org
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Claremont Symphony Orchestra 10/16 The orchestra opens its 59th season with guest musician Maria Perez-Goodman on the piano. Robert Sage conducts a program that includes two works by Beethoven. Bridges Hall of Music, Fourth Street at College Avenue, Claremont; 3:30 p.m.; free. www.claremontso.org
sports Geico AMA Endurocross 9/17 Endurocross incorporates various elements of extreme off-road racing into a supercross-style setting. Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 909-244-5600. www.cbbankarena.com
art & exhibits ‘Figurative Vision’ through 10/2 The exploration of the human figure by three artists, Angela Hernandez, Sylvia Mergerdichian and Helen Hayes. CCAA Museum of Art
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at the J. Filippi Winery, 12467 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga; noon to 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Also: Fall 2011 Juried Show, Oct. 7-Nov. 20 (opening reception, 2 p.m. Oct. 9). www.ccaamuseum.org
Exposed through 10/29 Sculpture and promised gifts from the museum’s permanent collection, which has grown to nearly 2,000 objects. American Museum of Ceramic Art, 340 S. Garey Ave., Pomona; 909-865-3146. www.ceramicmuseum.org
‘Turn, Turn, Turn’ through 11/6 Through exhibits, events and programs, a look at the history, social and political movements, popular culture and technology that marked 1965 to 1975. San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 N. Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 909-307-2669. www.sbcountymuseum.org
‘It Happened at Pomona’ 8/30-5/13 Part I of the three-part exhibit with this tagline: Art at the Edge of Los Angeles, 1969-73. Related events: College-wide teach-in and special opening events, Sept. 17. Pomona College Museum of Art, 330 N. College Way, Claremont; 909-621-8283. www.pomona.edu/museum
Art/Object 9/12-11/23 A selection of exhibitions and projects that present variations on the relationship between art and objects. Wignall Museum, Chaffey College, 5855 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; free; 909-652-6492. www.chaffey.edu/wignall
comedy The Improv through 10/2 Urban Comedy Special, Sept. 1; Willie Barcena, Sept. 2-4; Contageous Comedy, Sept. 6;
The Plastic Cup Boys, Sept. 8-11; Theo & Friends Invade the IE, Sept. 13; Re-Fried Wednesday, Sept. 14; Mike Cano’s Comedy Party, Sept. 20; The Dirty Show, Sept. 21; Headliners Only, Sept. 22; Donnell Rawlings, Sept. 23-25; Spicy Latino Night, Sept. 28; Steve Byrne, Sept. 29-Oct. 2. The Improv, 4555 Mills Circle, Ontario; 909-484-5411. www.ontarioimprov.com
George Lopez 9/15-16 Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, near Temecula; 8 p.m.; $80-$110; 877-711-2946. Also: Seth Meyers, Sept. 17; Jim Gaffigan, Sept. 24. www.pechanga.com
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UMMERTIME IS OVER for my kids, who are back in school this month. I’m taking the news harder than them. Gone are the quiet mornings we’ve enjoyed these past few months — replaced by the mad dash to get the oldest, my daughter, off to first grade before dropping her little brother off at preschool. For me, this morning run is made all the more difficult when I have to pause to prepare healthy school lunches. But an eco-friendly trend promoting trashless lunches — think reusable sandwich bags and bento boxes, Japanese-style containers with multiple compartments — has me rethinking the classic PB&J and reaching for menus that will expand my kids’ palates. How about a Waldorf salad deconstructed for picky eaters?
Or a fun — though maybe rare for health-conscious moms — reminder of that trip to the ballpark?
Since my daughter is at the stage where she’s reading everything, I’ll be adding little notes to her box that put a fun spin on the name of the dish and list the ingredients and directions, if any. Preschoolers will enjoy the hands-on activity of building their own lunch. Below are two ideas to inspire more creations of your own. Simply prepare the ingredients and place into bento boxes or individual reusable lunch bags. Each menu serves two young children.
where’s waldorf? 4 ounces grilled chicken strips ¼ cup chopped apples 10 grapes, cut in half 1 small celery stalk, from center of bunch, chopped 4 Boston Bibb lettuce leaves (optional, for wrapping) Honey mustard or other prepared dressing 2 slices bread, toasted, crusts removed and cut into triangles or other fun shapes
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lanting a vegetable garden with children is a wonderful way for parents to get to know their offspring — and for kids to have a greater understanding of nature and the connection between what’s in the ground and what’s on the table. Plus, with younger children, it’s a great way to introduce them to new vegetables. Once they’ve seen something grow, they’ll want to taste it. The key to gardening success is to involve children every step of the way. Here are some ideas to get started, courtesy of kidsgardening.org, a resource of the National Gardening Association, and local home gardeners in our area.
• For fun and color try cherry or tiny grapelike tomatoes, Atlantic Giant pumpkins, bush cucumbers (pick them at cornichon-size for tiny pickles), purple carrots, striped beets, rainbow chard, and Easter egg radishes. • Lavender, pineapple mint, lemon balm, rosemary and basil will impart scents that children may remember for years to come. • To attract butterflies, plant parsley and dill. Source: www.kidsgardening.org
• Encourage children to spend time in the garden each day. A few minutes will yield big results. • When the vegetables are ripe, show kids how to remove them so as not to bruise or otherwise damage the vegetables. • Work with children to find interesting ways to prepare and cook the vegetables. Cookbooks and the Internet are overflowing with tasty creations for just about every type of vegetable.
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• Make a plan. Work with children to plan and design the garden. Decide where it will be (In the old flower bed? In pots? Along the back fence?) and buy plants accordingly. • Have children make a list of the fruits and vegetables they like to eat and try to find some of those at your local nursery. • Ask kids to pick out one or two vegetables they have never tried, and plan to grow those as well. • Kids will get dirty, that’s a given. To keep them from ruining nice clothing, make sure they wear old clothes and closed-toe shoes. A thorn in a foot or a cut from a tool will take all the fun out of the endeavor. • Before they head out for planting, apply sunscreen to kids and encourage them to wear a hat while caring for the garden. • Assemble the proper tools, including a shovel, spade, watering can or garden hose, clippers and a trash or recycling can for plastic containers. Most garden centers offer kid-sized tools, which will make the project safer for small hands. • Work together to prepare the soil. Kids will love getting their hands muddy — and the worms they find may provide an added bit of entertainment. Work mud playtime into the planting schedule. • Guide children as they plant their crop of vegetables, explaining the procedures for watering and other care. Don’t be too picky; if their rows are a little crooked, so be it. Too much structure and too many rules may discourage children and gardening will seem more of a chore than the fun, enriching project it should be.
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Love them, hate them. Word is there is no in between for these minimalist Vibram Five Finger shoes found at local sporting goods and outdoors stores. Both sales people and avid runners agree on one thing: go slow when starting out with this style of footwear.
“You have to be honest with yourself. With any training program, don’t just jump on the bandwagon,” she said. Podiatrists also have expressed concerns about the shoes’ long-term effects and caution runners about the potential of stress fractures. Just because you change shoes doesn’t mean you are not susceptible to any future injuries. According to an advocate of these skeleton shoes, runners who use the shoes strike the ground first with their forefoot with the resulting stride creating less stress on the body. In 2010, Nature, an international weekly science journal, conducted a study on barefoot running to see what is better for the runner’s body. Daniel E. Lieberman, professor of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard, reported that “for most of human evolutionary history, runners were either barefoot or wore minimal footwear such as sandals or moccasins with smaller heels and little cushioning relative to modern running shoes.” The modern shoe wasn’t really popularized until the 1970s, he noted. As a result of the chunkier shoe, Lieberman finds that runners — over time — have changed their gait. With
the rise of modern shoes and cushioned heels, runners are landing heel first, he states in the study. The conclusion? “Fore-foot- and midfoot-strike gaits were probably more common when humans ran barefoot or in minimal shoes, and may protect the feet and lower limbs from some of the impact-related injuries now experienced by a high percentage of runners,” the report found. And Nature isn’t the only source touting the barefoot phenomenon. The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation found that modern shoes could be harder on the joints of the hip, knee and ankle. A recent survey by the University of North Carolina asked 700 runners to describe their running style — which included barefoot — and asked if they have experienced any injury in the last year. A portion of study, which was released recently on the Runners World’s website, found that the injuries were, across the board, the same in all the running styles. As usual, if you are thinking about making a change, make sure you consult an expert who can give advice specific to your personal needs.
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Live Shark Encounter Through the new Live Shark Encounter attraction, learn how fascinating and wonderful these often-feared creatures truly are. The key to their survival is our understanding of them, says Philip Peters, founder of Live Shark Encounter and a diver in the attraction. “Sharks are very complex and highly instinctive creatures, and people will learn a lot of interesting things about them in the exhibit,” said Peters, who started Live Shark Encounter in the mid-1990s. “For instance, before I started working with them, I didn’t realize how many humanlike qualities they had. They have feelings and emotions and fears, just like us. And every one of them has a completely different personality.” Live Shark Encounter will have a 5,000-gallon tank, complete with a Peters swimming around the animals and interacting with them. Upon his safe return to the platform, he will teach volunteers from the audience things such as how to stare down a shark. “A lot of people think sharks are out to get people, but that’s simply not true,” said Peters, a former performer with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. “They’re definitely more afraid of you than you are of them.” Also, part of Live Shark Encounter is the Great White Encounter exhibit. It will feature a life-size replica of a great white, along with several other species of sharks. Additionally, guests can take part in the Under the Sea Adventure, a tide pool touch tank with starfish, crabs and sea urchins. This hand-on experience promises to be both entertaining and educational for the entire family.
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From jazz to rock to country to pop to disco, the L.A. County Fair’s End of Summer Concert Series offers one of the most diverse lineups in the event’s history — with the acts chosen to accommodate all musical tastes and ages. “I try to cover all the genres,” said Dale Coleman, the Fair’s V.P. for marketing and creative planning. “We offer a great price point for those who want reserved seats, and if that’s not the case, you can see these acts for free. I don’t know of anywhere else that offers that. We’re already selling out a lot of the shows, so we are hopeful it’s going to be a fantastic year.” The 1970s funk and disco band The Ohio Players will kick off the series on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Opening the show will be two additional funk bands from the era, Rose Royce and Lakeside. » LeAnn Rimes Mexican pop star Gloria Trevi appears on Sunday, Sept. 4, and The Beach Boys follow on Monday, Sept. 5. The classic rock acts are War (9/16), Doobie Brothers (9/22), Tower of Power (9/23), Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs (9/24) and REO Speedwagon (9/25).
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For country music fans, hitmakers Big & Rich with Gretchen Wilson (9/11) and LeAnn Rimes and Kellie Pickler (9/30) are set to perform. Teen pop princess and “iCarly” star Miranda Cosgrove is set to appear Sept. 17. “We made a conscious effort to get a tweenie act this year with Miranda Cosgrove,” Coleman said. “And we’re also really excited about Gretchen Wilson and Big & Rich. They are going to perform on Sept. 11 in conjunction with our 5K, which will honor the fallen firefighters of 9/11 and everyone else who perished.” Sprinkled into the concert series mix are the R&B sensation En Vogue (9/9), chart-topping rock band One Republic (9/10) and Latin superstar Ramon Ayala y sus Bravo del Norte (9/15). Rap duo Salt-N-Pepa and the legendary 1960s trio The Emotions are set to open for En Vogue. Earth, Wind and Fire will
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close the concert series on Sunday, Oct. 2. Monster Truck Madness (9/8), a demoliton derby (9/29) and the ASA World Championships of Freestyle Motocross (10/1) also are part of the entertainment lineup.
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The Fair always is a great place to try a new culinary concoction like deep-fried Snickers bars, Oreos and Twinkies. This year, Richard Brander’s Texas doughnut stand has an 8-inch creation covered in maple glaze and crumbled bacon. The sweet treat made its debut this summer at the San Diego County Fair, and Brander says it’s been a colossal hit. “There’s a doughnut shop in Portland making this type of doughnut,” he said. “A woman I know heard about them on the Internet, and suggested that we start making them. So far, people really love them.” Brander’s mother and father began selling giant glazed doughnuts (dubbed The Big D) at the L.A. County Fair in 1987. He took over the business in the early 2000s, and says up until this year, he had not added any toppings to the treats other than the glaze. The maple-bacon snack features a highquality maple dipping frosting and freshly fried, crumbled bacon. It is made-to-order and sells for $8.50. While that may seem pricey, Brander says it will feed up to five people. “It comes out all warm and smells incredible,” said Brander. “I’m excited that so many people are going for them.” Beyond the doughnuts, there is a wide variety of other mouth-watering foods to sample at the Fair including barbecued ears of corn, deep-fried Oreo cookies, funnel cakes, popcorn and cotton candy. september 2011
For a rare, in-depth look into the inner workings of the human body, Fair-goers will want to check out Our Body: Live Healthy. It’s an entertaining and educational human health and anatomy exhibit, which features real human bodies and organs. The exhibit is presented in cooperation with Western University of Health Sciences, Inland Valley Health Partners and Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center. The aim of the exhibit is to give patrons a chance to see things that generally are only witnessed by doctors and scientists. Coleman and the health professionals behind the exhibit also hope people will gain a deeper understanding of the body’s form and function, as well as a stronger appreciation for staying healthy and fit. “It has been an incredible opportunity to bring such a world-class exhibit to the Fair,” Coleman said. “People would pay upwards of $30 to $40 to see something like this at a museum. We’re only charging $8, which is an unbelievable value.” During the exhibit, visitors will explore the body parts that allow them to think, breathe and move. They also will be taken on a journey through each of the body’s major systems, where they will be shown how they function and relate to other body systems. “We did this last year for the first time, and we’ve brought it back because of the great response it received,” Coleman said. “I encourage everyone to check this out because it’s not only rare, but it’s a spectacular entertainment and educational experience for the entire family.”
2011 L.A. County Fair Dates Sept. 3-Oct. 2 for the 84th edition of the Fair; closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except Labor Day) Sept. 9-25 for horse racing at Fairplex Park Hours • Opening weekend 10 a.m. to midnight, Sept. 3-4; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 5 • Sept. 7 to Oct. 2 Noon to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, noon to 11 p.m. Thursdays, noon to midnight Fridays, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays Admission • Opening weekend $1 ages 6 and older, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. only $17 ages 13 and older, $12 ages 6-12, 1 p.m. to closing Photo by Thomas R. Cordova
» Spinning for its second year at the Fair is a beautiful double-decker carousel, operated by RCS.
Esmeralda’s Traveling Circus There’s nothing like that great old American staple, the traveling circus. And this year, the Fair has Esmeralda’s Traveling Circus, with elephants, clowns, trapeze artists and rarely seen circus animals. Kathy Wadham, director of creative programming at the Fair, says one of the most unique things about the circus is Hercules the giant horse. He stands 6 feet, 6 inches and weighs slightly more than 3,000 pounds. Hercules also has an unusual sidekick named White Mountain, a 6-foot, 8-inch giant steer. Joining Hercules and White Mountain will be Tiny Time,
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» LET THE PONIES RUN! Don’t forget horse racing at the L.A. County Fair. This year’s meet includes 13 days of live racing from Sept. 9-25 and features 12 stakes races. Post times vary. More information at www.lacountyfair.com.
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a miniature horse that’s 23 inches tall. Other highlights include sideshow attraction demonstrations, juggling lessons and a flea circus dubbed “The Smallest Show on Earth.” “Where else can you watch a trapeze show, try your hand at flying on a trapeze and learn how to juggle at Barnaby’s Circus School all at one convenient location?” Wadham asked. Kids and their parents should not miss the Make Believe Circus. If you’ve ever thought about running away and joining the circus, now is your chance, Wadham says. Esmeralda’s is looking for funny clowns to be part of the show. “Esmeralda’s Traveling Circus energizes the area,” Wadham said. “It brings Fair guests of all ages a fun and interactive place to visit and experience for 23 days.” Additional family oriented attractions include Western Days and Rodeo Nights, Mojo’s Jungle Camp, Pets Ahoy Pirate Power Show, Jurassic Planet Bio-Research Facility and Surrounded by Science.
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Core values innovation
Across the foothills communities, educators strive to make learning accessible, dynamic and attractive
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and an administrative services credential from the University of La Verne. Martinez now is completing his 23rd year in education, and the spark that got him started all those years ago remains vibrant today as he heads this large urban school district. The first school opened in 1871 in what was then called the Pomona Valley, with classes in both English and Spanish in a one-room adobe. Today, the district serves more than 30,000 students from diverse backgrounds. “Pomona Unified School District in some cases has a reputation of the past that sometimes haunts us, but those days are gone,” Martinez said. Instead, the focus should be on the facts that test scores are up, the dropout rate is down and the graduation rate is rising. Teachers and administrators are taking new approaches with a boldness aimed at one objective: give every student the opportunity to succeed. The district
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motto is “Excellence — every child, every classroom, every day.� Pomona Unified also recognizes there are different ways to learn, and the goal is to match each student with the right educational path. The district and its teachers want to provide options for student learning that will lead to opportunities for success. Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design and Palomares Academy of Health Sciences are two of the latest examples of the broadening expanse of learning open to those who seek it. Cortez Elementary School, also, is a magnet school with a curriculum that heavily promotes math and science. These options are made possible in large part through community engagement, something Martinez staunchly supports. He has actively sought and accepted help from faith-
based organizations as well as local educational partners such as Cal Poly Pomona, Western Health Sciences University and the University of La Verne. But involving parents in their children’s educations is crucial. “I conducted six community forums last year, mainly in the spring, where I invited parents to come and discuss what was in their hearts. I expected small turnouts, but that wasn’t the case. “They came in large numbers, and I listened. They told me they want to be involved. Parents and caregivers are critical in the equation because if they are involved that can be the magic that can happen in a child’s life,� he said. “Our community wants this district to succeed and despite the budget crisis, it will. The confidence level is up. I am amazed at the level of support this district has, and I’m honored to be
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a part of it.� Technology is another key part of the educational solution. Pomona Unified has implemented online courses allowing students to makeup classes or to get ahead. And new this year will be a Saturday program offering enrichment learning for students who missed class for a legitimate reason. Personally, Martinez said he will promote literacy and the importance of having all Pomona Unified students reading at their grade level by the third grade. He also wants English language learners to become fluent in their second language. And he wants the district to respond to intervention no matter the students’ needs, whether he is troubled, a high achiever or somewhere in between, to make sure success is in all of their futures. — Suzanne Sproul
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ILL BERTRAND’S JOB is to think outside the box, to help students succeed in nontraditional ways. As such, one of his roles as deputy superintendent for alternative education is to oversee the Chaffey Online Learning Academy — COLA — which enrolls students from the Chaffey Joint Union High School District. “The new wave in education is online, it’s virtual,” he said. “We use every tool possible to ensure that students get the education and the help they need.” Students seek placement in COLA for a variety of reasons, Bertrand says: some are college bound, others are enrolled for medical, psychological or family
reasons and still others use it for credit recovery. There also are those who, for whatever reason, have not had a positive experience in a traditional high school setting. Three teachers are assigned exclusively to the program, to monitor and work with the students, while additional teachers instruct in one or two classes. If anyone, Bertrand seems supremely qualified for the job. An educator for nearly 40 years, he spent seven years as principal at Montclair High School and 10 years in that role at Alta Loma High before assuming his current post. Prior to arriving in the Inland Empire, Bertrand spent 17 years as an administrator and teacher in El Rancho Unified School District in Pico Rivera.
» Bill Bertrand The idea for COLA came about through a brainstorming session in his division. “We knew that the district would need some type of online program to move into
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Unified School District. It reaffirmed what Summers already knew: that Whitcomb is indeed a special place. Seven teachers are on staff at Whitcomb and the ratio of students to teachers is about 12 to 1, she says. The school averages about 100 students over the course of any school year as students come in and go out at various times. The students rotate through six periods a day, one of which may be, at the student’s choosing, an online course. Summers’ role, as she sees it, is to help Whitcomb’s students succeed beyond high school, either in college or at a trade school or certificate program. “I don’t want these kids to graduate from high school and be floundering.”
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» Rebecca Summers She has worked with the surrounding community to help develop partnerships that benefit the students. Among these are Citrus College, Azusa Pacific University, Foothill Christian School and the Glendora Historical Society. In addition, students in the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Master’s program at the University of La Verne serve internships at Whitcomb, providing on-campus counseling. “We try to offer many layers of support for these students,” Summers said. Despite the innovations, Whitcomb still battles the perception that continuation schools are only for the “bad” kids. “There is a huge thrust in trying to turn that around,” Summers said. “Our motto is that it’s ‘An alternative place to fuel success.’ ”
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The principal says she brings “a lot of life experience” to her job, having raised three sons. She arrived at Whitcomb after spending three years, from 2004 to 2007, as vice-principal at Sierra High School, another continuation school, in the Azusa Unified School District. Prior to that, she was an elementary school teacher in Glendora. Summers earned her Bachelor of Arts and a teaching credential in liberal studies from Cal State Fullerton and her master’s degree — with a thesis entitled, “Best Practices in Alternative Education” — from Cal Poly Pomona. “These students come to us as little fragile eggs,” she said of those at Whitcomb. “Our job is to build a support system around them and help them grow.” — Carla Sanders
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here are no biases on the blacktop or elsewhere at Pioneer Junior High School in Upland, Anita Marquez and her tutors see to it. Here it’s all about PEOPEL — Physical Education Opportunity Program for Exceptional Learners. It’s a modified P.E. class designed to promote self-esteem, dignity, social interaction and friendship. And it’s working. The program isn’t new. It started in 1984, but it has become so engrained in the school’s culture that it has become one of the most popular partnerships on campus. Each year, eighth graders are invited to apply to become tutors to fellow classmates who have a disability or some physical challenge. Tutors are trained and then paired for the year with students living with Down syndrome, autism, a learning disability or a visual or hearing impairment.
Together they share a one-on-one interaction that goes beyond making a basket or kicking a ball. Those in the class meet the same standards for learning, but at a slower pace with softer equipment and a large dose of civility. “Many of these students spend their days in self-contained classrooms with little social interaction, that is until this program,” Marquez said. “Now they are out with their fellow students, talking between classes and at lunch. I can’t tell you how much these kids light up when they see their buddies. This has led to terrific relationships.” Marquez never thought about teaching anything other than physical education when she received her bachelor’s degree from Cal State San Bernardino. She knew early on that she wasn’t an office/inside person. She wanted to be outside promoting health, fitness and friendships.
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It seems a lot of people agree with her. Last year, 43 students applied to be tutors, the most in the program’s history. There’s only room for 25. “I expect that to be the case again this year because these kids realize how important this is. I’ve seen growth on every student’s part,” she said. — Suzanne Sproul
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» Gorman Bentley and his team Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Pomona, Chino Hills and San Bernardino. Seventeen members of the staff have their own children enrolled there as well. The magnet school opened four years
ago, the culmination of two full years of planning. Bentley guided it through that process and became the school’s inaugural principal. In all, he taught school for 13 years, seven of those in bilingual education, before moving into an administrative post in Ontario-Montclair coordinating bilingual education at the district level. While in that position, he helped write a grant application for dual-language immersion at one of the schools. That grant was approved, and similar programs eventually were started at two other schools. Bentley then was asked to pull all three together. The Central Language Academy continues to thrive and has expanded to include sign language and the upcoming introduction of Mandarin. As part of the language instruction, the school also teaches about customs and traditions in other parts of the world. “There are amazing life gifts that go along academically with learning another language,” Bentley said. “It’s global competency, as well.” — Carla Sanders
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As traditions go, there’s none quite as soulsatisfying as good conversation over a robust and flavorful cup of coffee. Roastmaster Mike Perry and his wife, Cindy, began facilitating this social custom in 1993 by way of Klatch Coffee, a chain of coffee houses located in Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas and Ontario. The original location, which was called the Coffee Klatch until Perry changed its name in 2009, opened in Rancho Cucamonga in 1993. The San Dimas location followed in 1997 and Ontario opened in 2010. “We changed our name because we wanted to stand out more and brand ourselves in the best way,” Perry said. “It’s just a fun name that we’re having a good time with.” Perry was a student at UC Riverside when he and Cindy decided to go
» Heather Perry smiles as she shows her form working at an espresso machine at Klatch Coffee’s Rancho Cucamonga location, below. Heather grew up in the family business, became a champion barista and now trains those who would brew true.
into the coffee business. Their initial vision was simply to open an informal gathering place for coffee and conversation.
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» Klatch Coffee doesn’t just buy coffee beans from whomever ships them to the United States. Mike Perry and Klatch Coffee work to develop relationships with farmers, selecting and buying beans directly from them and working to help independent growers improve their operations. Above, employees work at roasting; at left, a rich grind is ready to brew.
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“While there was an abundance of coffee (in college) to fuel my late-night studies, the quality level left something to be desired,” said Perry, who graduated in 1996 with a degree in bio-chemical engineering. “Sure there were many a quaint coffeehouse claiming ‘we buy only the best coffee,’ but the claim fell short once it got in the cup. It was this experience that brought me to wonder, ‘Why not bring together the charm and comfort of a traditional coffeehouse and serve world-class specialty coffees?’ ” september 2011
Over the years, the Perrys’ dream has grown bigger than they ever could have imagined. Along with 25 percent annual growth in sales, Klatch Coffee has won numerous awards, including the 2009 Micro Roaster of the Year. In 2010, its World’s Best Espresso blend was named best espresso at the World Barista Championships in Tokyo. Grocery stores such as Wolf’s Market in Claremont and Clark’s Nutrition in Loma Linda are carrying Klatch Coffee blends. Next year, another retail location will open in the United Airlines terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. “I don’t see us getting as big as Starbucks, but we’re happy to be able to expand and provide coffee of the finest caliber in the marketplace,” Perry said. He attributes Klatch Coffee’s success to his commitment to only buying the top 1 percent of the best quality beans
available. He also works with coffee farmers through a direct trade system, which Perry says is designed to meet the needs of private and family coffee farms and co-ops in today’s market. In this system, buyers pay a base price that must exceed the fair trade price by at least 25 percent with a minimum paid to the farmer of $1.75 per pound. “We do not believe in coffee subsidies,” Perry said. “Those farmers who do the best work and who are committed to healthy environmental and social practices should get the best price. That’s why we work with and offer our support to these skilled producers/artisans for the sole purpose of presenting our customers only the highest quality coffee.” Klatch Coffee is continually expanding its product line. Recently, it began offering unroasted specialty coffee in a variety of package sizes, up to 10 pounds.
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» Mike Perry takes a whiff of a fresh grind of beans during a cupping class at the Klatch Coffee warehouse and roastery in Upland.
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We do not believe in coffee subsidies. Those farmers who do the best work and who are committed to healthy environmental and social practices should get the best price. That’s why we work with and offer our support to these skilled producers/artisans for the sole purpose of presenting our customers only the highest quality coffee. For a $1,500 training fee, participants will learn cupping, sourcing, green buying and inventory control, roasting theory and roasting for espresso. Along with roasting classes, Perry’s daughter Heather holds one- and three-day barrista (coffee bar-tender) programs that cover everything from espresso extraction to milk steaming to latte art. Training also is provided for wholesale customers, as well as those interested in opening their own coffee house. “A great cup of coffee will have a wonderful sweetness, and you should never have to add sugar to it,” Perry said. “It also should have a rich and creamy flavor with a wonderful body and mouth feel. And most of all, it will taste delicious even when it cools, as opposed to cheap coffee that tastes dirty and awful when it gets cold.”
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Flavors range from Hawaiian beans to Bourbons from Latin America to elite Panama coffees. Perry says the rare Orange Bourbon is a true connoisseur’s coffee from the Santa Ana region of El Salvador. Other flavors include the award-winning Hawaiian Ka’u Natural Red Caturra and Kona’s sweeter sister, micro-lot Ka’u Typica. “Rarely has such high-end coffee been available to home roasters,” Perry said. “Now, home roasters can experience the joy and excitement of roasting some of the world’s greatest coffees.” For those interested in learning how to get into the coffee business or who just want to roast at home, Klatch Coffee offers a roaster training program. The coffee roasting process allows future business owners and coffee lovers to create a personal and signature taste that can distinguish their coffee beans from other coffee beans in the marketplace, Perry says.
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Even when Heather Perry was sweeping floors and washing dishes in her family’s coffeehouse business, Klatch Coffee, she enjoyed every minute of it. But at the time, an 11-year-old Perry never dreamed something wonderful was brewing for her future as trainer, consultant and barista (coffee bartender). Now 28, Perry is enjoying success in the field and holds numerous titles, including Ultimate Barista Champion in 2007 and 2010. “I was going to law school, and in the middle of it I took a trip to Costa Rica for some coffee training,” said Perry, who graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in International Business and Marketing. “At that point, I realized that I wanted to stay in the coffee business and see where it would take me. The opportunities have been incredible, and I have had some amazing experiences.” Along with her Ultimate Barista Champion titles, Perry also was named U.S. Barista Champion in 2003 and 2007. Additionally, she won the Western Barista Championship every year from 2004 to 2007, and last year she placed second at the World Barista Championship in Tokyo. Perry learned a great deal through competing and loves nothing better than to pass that knowledge on to aspiring baristas. She offers classes at Klatch Coffee that include how to work with equipment, the basics of brewing espresso, grind adjustment, milk preparation, machine maintenance and latte art. Fees for the training range between $495 for one day to $1,295 for a more advance, three-day course. “Teaching is another way that helps me evolve,” Perry said. “This has been such a rewarding business for me, and it’s really awesome to help others grow and achieve their dreams as well.” – Luanne J. Hunt
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later, Reneker carried Tollakson’s ashes to Mount Everest so Tollakson could complete the climb. With so much danger and hard work, what’s the reward for Reneker? “The reason for me to climb
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Mountain climbing has been an exhilarating and, on occasion, a bittersweet passion for Steve Reneker. In 1995, the veteran climber achieved a dream when he and a group of fellow climbers reached the top of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. “On top is a view that is out of this world,” Reneker said. “You can see the curvature of the world and look deep inside India, China and Nepal. You are up so high, most clouds are thousands of feet below you.” Reneker experienced the thrill of the climb again last year through a family friend, Jordan Romero of Big Bear Lake, who at age 13 became the youngest person to reach the Everest summit. Reneker has known Jordan for years, and worked with his parents on the National Ski Patrol, a volunteer mountain rescue group for which Reneker runs a mountaineering program. To help Jordan, Reneker shared details of his own Everest climb. He gave Jordan advice and daily weather reports, and loaned his group some gear. Reneker also provided encouragement as others questioned whether a 13-year-old should even be making such a dangerous climb. “Even though you are young, you can do this,” Reneker told Jordan. “He’s got his dad as a mentor; he’s an ultra athlete.” For his part, Reneker has reached the tallest peaks on five of the seven continents, but has no immediate plans to climb the last two: Vinson Massif in Antarctica and Carstensz Pyramid in Indonesia. Today, he favors climbing “the big three” closer
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Reneker on the summit of Mount Everest, May 16, 1995
Everest is the challenge — it’s the highest point on Earth,” he said. “When I graduated from Ramona High School, a friend gave me a book called, ‘Everest the Hard Way.’ I never thought about it for real until about 10 years later, after
I actually did some rock and ice climbing, then the story didn’t seem like a stretch. “In any sport, there is always a goal of reaching the championship. For climbers, this is the ultimate climb.”
Training for high places It takes years of training and a serious commitment to summit tall mountain peaks and condition the body to handle oxygen-poor high altitudes. To prepare for a 1995 climb up Mount Everest, Steve Reneker trained for two years. He jogged every morning; in the afternoons, he hit the gym and the Stairmaster at level 10 for 45 minutes with a heavy pack on his back to strengthen his legs and calves. Also, he often went climbing in the Sierras, reaching a 14,000-foot peak for practice. Reneker’s advice to anyone considering a major climb: Complete other big climbs first, hike on the ice, learn to use mountaineering equipment and camp in the snow to get accustomed to the cold. “Choose a team you can be compatible with,” he added. “You have to be in the best shape of your life, and you have to be mentally prepared for it.”
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SICK OF DIGGING between couch cushions to find the TV remote? Tired of fumbling for light switches in the dark? Perhaps the ultimate universal remote might be the answer. Home automation systems such as those installed by Elite Custom Audio Video in Montclair integrate diverse technologies found in and around the home, literally putting them all right at your fingertips. “It’s an Apple-based solution to a problem that’s increasingly common among today’s homeowners,� said John Gilmore, company president. “By merging Internet connectivity, access to media content and full control of residential subsystems like lighting or heating and cooling, ‘smart home’ technology replaces dozens of remotes with a sleek, intuitive application for the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.�
Aside from being able to magically dim the lights or adjust the temperature in any room of the house — even while away — users may also answer the telephone, open or close window treatments, activate security cameras, lock or unlock entryways, warm up the Jacuzzi and play their favorite music indoors and out. But according to Gilmore, the true genius of a well-engineered home automation system actually lies in its unparalleled interactive capabilities. “Using a small, handheld device, which is already a familiar part of daily life, the average person can monitor, assess and respond to every situation in real time. He or she might ask, for instance, ‘What’s the current volume of the television my kids are watching in the den and how do I lower it?’ A standard universal remote isn’t equipped to process this kind of two-way feedback.�
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While busily scrambling to find the best cake, flowers and venue, frazzled brides and grooms-to-be often inadvertently overlook a key aspect of the big event: their first dance as husband and wife. But some would argue that no other element of the wedding reception packs the same emotional punch or leaves as much of an impression as that inaugural twirl around the dance floor.
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customary first dance,” said Esther Garrison, owner of Rhythm Addict Dance Studio in Rancho Cucamonga. “It’s their vision, sense of style and choice of music, in particular, which tend to dictate the type of performance they’ll deliver: foxtrot, rumba, salsa or cha cha cha, among others.” Meanwhile, Chris Hughes, director of Steppin’ Out Ballroom Dance in Rancho Cucamonga, summarized both the short and long-term rewards associated with cutting a rug in front of friends, family and acquaintances. “A well-executed surprise routine totally transforms the overall tone of the event,” he said. “Although weddings must always include several sweet, poignant moments, it becomes increasingly difficult, and a bit awkward, to maintain that initial level of seriousness as the evening wears on. “Dare to throw something wild, crazy and unexpected into the mix,” he said, adding, “not only will guests be raving about it for years, you’ll have this amazing accomplishment, documented
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which might even incorporate members of the wedding party and/or the immediate family.” Shop around — “Factor in referrals from trusted friends or relatives, take advantage of valuable online resources such as company websites, Google or Yelp, and prepare a detailed list of questions before actually phoning locations for info,” Garrison said. “Slowly narrow down the options and schedule a few brief, face-to-face consultations for the purpose of evaluating training sites, discussing song selections and determining how many lessons are needed; once you’ve found a teacher who really suits you, you’ll know it.” Think big — “When an engaged couple walks through the door and offers us a chance to help them put on a magnificent production, we use their vision as a starting point ... then we multiply it by 50,” Hughes said. “While physical limitations exist and, of course, vary from person to person, you don’t have to be some kind of supermodel or pro athlete to do this. Most people fail to recognize that they’re capable of achieving far more than they could ever dream of.” Be innovative — From a pulsepounding reenactment of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video to a smokin’ hot rendition of Jim Carrey’s “Mask” routine — complete with bright yellow groomsmen’s tuxes and fluorescent bridesmaids’ dresses — anything goes. Consider hustling the night away to Barry White’s iconic hit “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe,” partying en masse Bollywood-style or finishing a graceful, flowing waltz with a “Dirty Dancing” inspired lift à la Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Stay calm — “Remember, pre-show jitters are pretty common and the second you begin dancing, the pieces will just naturally fall into place,” Morales said. “As the bride and groom, the emotional and physical chemistry between you at this moment is so intense, you’re perfectly in tune with each other’s feelings and with the music. Plus, I can’t imagine a more enjoyable way for a couple to express their devotion, to share their happiness and to kick off a wonderful marriage.”
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This month our stylist, Annie Funn, takes her cue from Hollywood's own Katie Holmes as she recreates some of the polished looks the starlet sports around town and abroad. Annie pulled together these outfits with items from: • Isabella Dee 101 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont; 909-624-3907, www.shopisabelladee.com • Honey’s 4008 University Parkway, San Bernardino 909-473-9111 • Le’ Rev 1624 W. Baseline St., San Bernardino • Reflection Shoes Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga 909-899-8088 www.shopreflection.com • Stella & Dot 951-789-6206 www.stelladot.com/alesiatom • Joe’s Jeans www.joesjeans.com
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» Stepping out Holmes attends the “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” premiere at the Walter Reade Theater recently in New York City. Getty Images
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Tony Spencer likens his restaurant to a turn-of-thecentury tavern — the 19th century, that is. And, indeed, it would have been a comfortable place for a hungry and thirsty traveler to happen upon. Located on D Street in old town La Verne, T. Phillips Alehouse and Grill provides the comfortable atmosphere of a hometown eatery and bar. Housed in a building that dates from the early 1900s, the walls are covered with vintage photos and memorabilia — some of them provided by the customers and staff. When Spencer bought the place, the walls were covered with plaster and there were three large windows high on the wall facing the alley. He immediately set out to remove the plaster from that wall, exposing the original red brick. Two of the windows were then replaced with double doors that open to the alley, and an iron fence, tables, chairs and umbrellas were added. Lights were strung in the trees that line the alley, making a festive setting for diners on warm summer evenings. Next came the bar area. Behind the taps for the 61 draft beers that are offered at the restaurant, a hammered copper wall was added, creating the right look for the tavern. The bar and all the tables have granite tops, with the wood in the tables and chairs giving them a rough-hewn look. And with all the new additions, the desired vintage look has been maintained.
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» T. Phillips Alehouse and Grill is an inviting place for lunch or dinner. T. Phillips opened in 2000, at the turn of a new century. Spencer, who started his food industry career when he was just 16, has worked almost every job possible in the restaurant business. He and a couple of partners owned a place in Claremont when they were invited by La Verne officials to open a restaurant there. Spencer and his wife bought out the partners, and T. Phillips became a reality. Now, the Spencers have two places. After much coaxing from the city of
Monrovia, they opened a second restaurant in old town on Myrtle Avenue near Colorado Boulevard. Each place has an executive chef with several line cooks to help. Diners enjoy the same menus at both places. Spencer is not only proud of the formidable number of draught beers served in his taverns, he also is proud of the menu. His chefs prepare an eclectic selection that includes Tony’s Famous Tacos (either blackened strips of beef filet with cilantro, diced onions and bleu cheese or Cajun tacos with either shrimp or halibut). Several main course salads are served, including a smoked salmon salad and a Baja chicken salad as well as the Wedgie. There is an interesting selection of starters that range from nachos and buffalo wings to chicken satay and a “Bowl o’ Clams.” The menu is rounded out with a variety of burgers,
» Black and blue tacos, top, Baja chicken salad, T-burger and homemade chips; at left, nachos
sandwiches, pasta dishes and entrées that include three cuts of steak, double-cut pork chops, chicken that is stuffed with a light spinach mousse, a caramelized salmon with miso and a homemade chicken pot pie. Several times a week specials are available that sometimes make it onto the permanent menu. T. Phillips is open seven days a week. Happy hour is from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, plus there’s an additional happy hour on Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to midnight. Considering the number of beers on tap and the interesting selection of snacks and sandwiches, T. Phillips is a great place to drop in. And the impressive selection of sophisticated entrées makes T. Phillips not just a wonderful place for snacks and suds, but a fine dining option as well. T. Phillips Alehouse and Grill
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Many brews from many places T. Phillips has 61 beers on tap in La Verne and 72 in Monrovia — ranging from light ales to unfiltered Hefeweizen and IPAs (India Pale Ales) to heavy stouts such as Guinness and Murphy’s and porters, which Tony Spencer considers the heaviest, given their smoky, dark qualities. Although the beer is imported from many countries — Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland and Mexico — the greatest number come from here in the U.S., mostly from micro breweries all over the country. One of Spencer’s favorites is Stone Brewery, a San Marcos supplier of several beers including one of the more popular IPAs.
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Neighbors helping neighbors. through the nearby historic college district That’s the philosophy at Inland Valley Hope neighborhood. Registration begins at noon, Partners, a Pomona-based nonprofit where and the event starts at 1 p.m. a successful partnership has been forged Walk for the Hungry participants donate between faith-based communities, businesses, food and money in the form of pledges for the community groups and individuals. The distance they walk. Ninety percent of the diverse groups all have a common goal: money raised helps buy the 75,000 pounds to help the homeless and to feed those who are hungry. After opening in 1968 as the Pomona Valley Council of Churches, the name was changed several years ago to more accurately reflect the group’s mission. Today, Inland Valley Hope Partners provides counseling and support services to many of the most needy residents in the area. It also maintains an Our before the walk House shelter, and Partners, with other participants Bill Noble, left, a friend of Hope operates four food distribution sites — in Ontario, Pomona, of food needed each month. The other Claremont and San Dimas. “The current picture is fairly bleak because 10 percent is donated to Global Hunger. of low food availability and high demand,” Last year, participants and sponsors said Wytske Visser, executive director. raised $75,000, which translated into about 900,000 meals. “Over the past few years, we would pick up between 10,000 and 12,000 pounds “If you are not available to come and walk of food every week from the Los Angeles on October 9, we suggest you do a virtual Regional Food Bank. Just this last week walk,” Visser said. we went and picked up less than 6,000 “Set up a donor page and tell supporters pounds. If you figure that we need about you will walk at least 5 kilometers to support the hungry and homeless in the valley. 75,000 pounds of food to distribute to more than 5,000 clients every month, you can “Last year, there was a group of presee that things don’t quite add up.” schoolers that walked around the block to draw attention to the hungry and homeless Inland Valley Hope Partners, which in in our area. They carried banners, and their June served 6,000 people, relies heavily on parents and family members sponsored them the generosity of its supporters, plus grants, with cash, as well as with canned food. donations, food drives and fundraisers. “We’ve also seen seniors, who weren’t able The biggest and most visible is the annual to walk 5 kilometers, but were able to walk Walk for the Hungry, now in its 38th year. around their church,” Visser added. Participants will walk a 5- or 10-kilometer course on Sunday, Oct. 9, starting at Chaffey Inland Valley Hope Partners High School, then the course continues 909-622-3806, www.inlandvalleyhopepartners.org
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The rides! The exhibits! The animals! The food! These eight words together can only mean one thing in my universe: The Fair! When the L.A. County Fair kicks off in September for its month-long run, I’ll be among the thousands who clog its pathways, sample the food, stroll through the buildings, ride the rides and generally bask in the fun it brings to our region each year. But it’s not just this fair that holds a place in my heart — and memory; it’s a collection of many such events that have enticed me through the years. First, there was Harvest Holidays in Delano, the Central California town where I spent my early childhood. One year, my mom made matching old-fashioned green dresses — with modified leg-ofmutton sleeves — for my sister and me and herself for the event. There were games and a carnival. Another year, we traveled to the State Fair in Sacramento, and I remember my mom riding the Tilt-a-Whirl. She was not a fan of the crazy, upsidedown, spinning, throw-you-all-over-the-place rides, but she enjoyed the Tilt-aWhirl, along with the Scrambler and the Octopus. I can still see her laughing. My sister, Kim, and I, on the other hand, loved everything. The wilder the better, as far as we were concerned. While our friends stood on the ground and looked skyward, pondering maybe, maybe not, we were already in line. When they were getting off the Zipper and saying, t, 1980 Sister nigh “I’ll never ride that again!” we were lining up for a second helping. In Indio, where we grew up, the highlight of the year was the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, known dreamily as merely “the fair.” Our junior high school bus took us past the fairgrounds daily, and when January rolled around and we spotted the rides going up for the February event, the excitement was contagious. Everyone was talking about it. If a boy asked you to go to the fair, well, there was no end to the conversation — “I can’t believe it! What am I going to wear?” — which ensued about that. The fair was unique in that much of it revolved around desert themes. There was the Arabian Nights september 2011
Pageant, filled with volunteer singers and dancers from local communities who practiced for weeks to get the production numbers just right. My mom sang in the chorus for more than 20 years, and I still recall seeing her in her fabulous stage makeup and wonderful gowns. Her participation in the pageant also meant something else, for which we were grateful: free tickets! Kim and I, through the years, had “sister night at the fair.” Even when we were in college elsewhere, we’d return to Indio during the run of the Date Festival and take pictures in those little photo booths. We even did it as grown women; the last one was 14 years ago. As a young journalist in the small Northern California town of Susanville, it was a tradition for a reporter from the local paper to ride an elephant when the fair came to town. So, my first year there, it was my turn atop the pachyderm. Later, working back in the Palm Springs area, newspaper photographers competed in the camel and ostrich races at the Date Festival, which I then was assigned to cover. I’ve been to fairs big and small — some no more than carnivals — and I’ve enjoyed them all. The lights, the Sister night, 1973 laughter, the screams and squeals, the smell of cotton candy and candy apples and popcorn and hot dogs on a stick all comingling in the night air. There’s something magical about it that, to this day, transports me back to a time when the fair was the biggest deal around. It amazes me when I run into people locally who have never been to the L.A. County Fair, or who haven’t been in many, many years. I just can’t fathom it. From the jams and jellies and kids creations to the special events and all those slice-and-dice folks in the exhibit halls, this fair has something for everyone. For a little while, and really, at a bargain price, it allows us to roam free of computers and techno gadgets; gives all five senses their day; and provides a fun destination for a family outing. As usual, we plan to visit a couple of times. I’ll be the middle-aged mom laughing from the top of the Zipper.
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