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This month, we have a variety of culture and events lists, introduce you to a young woman who is making a career for herself dancing through Disney “High School Musicals,” we offer a group of Women We Love and why we love them, report on breast cancer advances and resources, catch brides getting married at the Auto Club Speedway, get a French woman’s perspective on American winemaking and spend time in the garden with seniors. Just one more thing. We hope you’ll forgive us for having a little fun with Halloween with our sometimes serious, sometimes goofy list of 13 weird, scary and quirky things. Add in decor advice, Halloween activities and real-life ghost stories, and you’ve got the whole package. Just one more thing — enjoy Inland Living!
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INLAND LIVING
14She’s a tiny thing, still just starting
out, but taking the right steps expanding her work, moving
from movie set to teaching dance to singing. Meet Mollee Gray
who migrated to Upland to follow her
Hollywood dreams.
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HEALTH Breast cancer Q&A 30 Cancer resources, 32BRIDES Fast-track nuptials 34WINE A cultural exchange 36SENIORS Fit in the garden 38CARLA SANDERS But can she can? 50
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CONTENTS 10.2010 vOLumE 3, ISSuE 10
CoVER Photo Priscilla Iezzi, che studiosMakeup by Christina M. Gaudy, CMG Cosmetics
FROm THE EDITOR Flag sales and dancers 6EvENTS Pumpkins & Disney on Ice 8ARTS & CuLTuRE Calendar of events 8ON-AIR TALENT NPR, PBS events 10HALLOWEEN Happenings 24 Ghostly decor 25DINING Restaurant listings 44SEEN Putt and Paws 46 Our body 47 Scheu Family YMCA 49NONPROFITS Events calendar 49
18
HAUNTINGS & A SCARY 13 Real ghost stories and 13 facts, myths and weird things
26
OUR WOMEN WE LOVE Five ladies who put heart into community
40
THAI 101, TASTE & LEARN Allan Borgen is thrust into the kitchen
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INLAND LIVING
Sgt. Major EaglE stood outside
the Post Exchange grocery store
in his drill instructor hat and
Boy Scout leader uniform. Surrounding
him were the herd of boys that made
up troop 13.
Cars were waiting in line to pick up
the week’s groceries, ladies had their
plastic claim number cards in hand as
box boys brought carts of groceries down
for loading. It was an earlier time.
the Scouts with their shorts and
long socks, badges, kerchiefs and hats,
were selling american flags, each with
its own pole, mounting kit and american
eagle pole cap.
army wives, many of them mothers,
were easy targets as the boys went
scampering from one vehicle to another
selling the flags. after all, who wouldn’t
want to display old glory right next
to their front door? the flags were good
and the price reasonable.
“I sold one! I sold one, sergeant major!”
the lean, sun-weathered scoutmaster
would grin and slap the boy on the back.
“good,” he’d say. “Wonderful. Now, sell
one more.”
and so an afternoon went.
“I sold one! I sold one!”
“great job! Now, sell one more.”
“Wonderful! Now, sell one more.
Who knows what they were raising
money for: a canoe trip, replacement
of lost or damaged gear, a public service
project.
the old scout with the lined face and
the rakishly thin mustache kept up the
encouragement and the “one mores”
until the box of flags was empty.
the Scouts that day had done a good
job, and they learned something: in life,
it’s all about just one more.
just now. just one. just one more. that’s
all anyone can do in the moment.
With that
story, we
welcome
you to our
october issue
of Inland
living, where
each month
we’re about
the now, and
the “just one
mores,” which
seem to add
up to a whole host of things to do and
know about life in our Inland home.
this month, we have a variety
of culture and events lists, introduce you
to a young woman who is making a career
for herself dancing through Disney “High
School Musicals,” we offer a group of
Women We love and why we love them,
report on breast cancer advances and
resources, catch brides getting married
at the auto Club Speedway, get a French
woman’s perspective on american
winemaking and spend time in the
garden with seniors.
just one more thing.
We hope you’ll forgive us for having
a little fun with Halloween with our
sometimes serious, sometimes goofy list
of 13 weird, scary and quirky things.
add in decor advice, Halloween activities
and real-life ghost stories, and you’ve
got the whole package. just one more
thing — enjoy Inland living!
_Don Sproulp.s. I welcome your calls, emails and
letters — I live in the Inland Valley, too:
don@inlandlivingmagazine.com,
909-386-3899, or Inland living
Magazine, P.o. Box 9400, San Bernardino,
Ca 92427-9400.
from the editor
Flag sales and dancers ... VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10
INLAND LIVING MAGAZINE P.O. Box 9400, San Bernardino, CA 92427-9400, is produced by the Inland Custom Publishing Group of The Sun and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Single copy price: $3.95. Subscriptions $14.95 per year for 10 issues. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to P.O. Box 9400, San Bernardino, CA 92427-9400. Copyright 2010 Inland Living Magazine. No par t of this magazine may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. Inland Living Magazine is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, photos or ar twork even if accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.
A PUBLICATION
Photo by Gabriel luis acosta
Around Our GreenWorld
Featuring GreenIdeas and Cuisine Around our Planet
This year’s Green Tie Gala will honor the area’s environmental
leaders as well as highlight various countries and their distinct
innovations.
The 2nd annual event exemplifies the Frontier Project’s mission
to demonstrate how sustainable design can be economical,
efficient and inviting.
The Frontier Project is a non-profit, LEED® Platinum-certified
sustainable educational facility that includes demonstration
gardens, an onsite water retention system and other
sustainable building practices.
With Host Didiayer Snyder, Green Designer for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Didiayer Snyder
For more information about the Frontier Project or The Green Tie Gala, call 909-944-6025, email info@frontierproject.org or go to www.frontierproject.org.
This Years’
Environmental
Steward Award
Recipients (In No Particular Order)
Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger
Linda Ceballos, City of
Rancho Cucamonga
Casey Dailey, City of San
Bernardino
The City of Rancho
Cucamonga
The City of Riverside
The Frontier Project Presents:
When:
October 16, 2010
Where:
The Frontier Project 10435 Ashford Street
Rancho Cucamonga,
CA 91730
RSVP:
909.944.6025
‘ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST’ THROUGH OCT. 2 – At a state mental hospital, Nurse Ratched and Randle P. McMurphy are each other’s worst enemy: an authority f igure who equates sanity with correct behavior, and a misf it who is charismatic enough to dismantle the system by living as he pleases. Seventh Street Theatre, 13123 Seventh St., Chino; 909-590-1149, www.chinocommunitytheatre.org. Also: “A Christmas Story,” Dec. 3-17.
L.A. COUNTY FAIR THROUGH OCT. 3 – The largest county fair in North America wraps with a demolition
derby, Sept. 30; and concer ts by Daryl Hall & John Oates, Oct. 1; Bad Company, Oct. 2; and the electronic-pop music of 3OH!3, Oct. 3. Admission discounts available through McDonald’s and Ralphs. Fairplex, 101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; $12-$17, $7-$12 for ages 6-12; 909-865-4590, www.lacountyfair.com.
‘MICKEY THOMPSON’ THROUGH OCT. 3 – Exhibit dedicated to the f irst American to drive 400 mph. Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sunday; 909-622-2133, museum.nhra.com.
‘GENERATIONS OF SYMBOLS’ THROUGH OCT. 17 – Exhibit featuring more than 100 Morongo Band of Mission Indian baskets, which ref lect several Southern California basketry traditions from a number of different tribes. San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 N. Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 909-307-2669, www.sbcountymuseum.org.
‘GEM OF THE FOOTHILLS’ THROUGH SEPT. 26 – Examine the history of Ontario and its neighboring communities, including its citrus and vineyard heritage, roads and highways, businesses and community groups. Museum of History
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arts&cultureTHE CALENDAR
can’t missWHAT TO SEE & DO
THE GLASS HOUSE OCTOBER – Ruf io, Oct. 1; 2Mex, Oct. 5; Tokyo Police Club, Oct. 8; Bob Knows Best, Oct. 9; LilB The Based God, Oct. 15; The National, Oct. 16; The Yaowa Mixtape, Oct. 18; Ra Ra Riot, Oct. 19; Four Year Strong, Oct. 21; The Temper Trap, Oct. 22; Azure Ray, Oct. 23; Kate Nash, Oct. 28; Suicide Silence, Oct. 29; Suffocation, Oct. 30; Horrorpops, Oct. 31. The Glass House, 200 W. Second St., Pomona; www.theglasshouse.us.
‘SEPARATION ANXIETY’ OCT. 11-NOV. 13 – Exhibit curators Denise Johnson and Rebecca Trawick consider how contemporary ar tists have explored modern parenthood under the pressures of changing economies and evolving def initions of familyhood. Ar tist’s reception 6-8 p.m. Oct. 13. Wignall Museum, Chaffey College, 5855 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday; free; www.chaffey.edu/wignall.
DISNEY ON ICE OCT. 1-3 – Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey. Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; $12-$65; 909-484-2020, www.cbbankarena.com. Also: Make a Difference tour featuring TobyMac, Michael W. Smith and Third Day, Oct. 16; Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors, Oct. 22; Ontario Reign vs. Stockton Thunder, Oct. 23; Justin Bieber, Oct. 24; Costume Bash, Oct. 30; So You Think You Can Dance Tour, Nov. 14; Andre Rieu, Dec. 2..
GLORIA ESTEFAN OCT. 14 – The seven-time Grammy Award winner in her only Southern California appearance this year. San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $90-$110; 800-359-2464, www.sanmanuel.com. Also: Al Green, Oct. 21; KROQ’s Sublime with Rome, Nov. 4.
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL OCT. 16-17 – Choose from thousands of pumpkins right out of the patch, play games at student-run club booths, check out the insect fair with nearly 500,000 live and preserved insects, run through a corn maze and visit the petting zoo. Pancake breakfast 8-11 a.m. Cal Poly Pomona’s Farm Store, 4102 S. University Drive, Pomona; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days; free admission; 909-869-2215, http://www.csupomona.edu/~agri/news/pumpkin.shtml.
DON’T FORGET THE NONPROFIT DATEBOOK ON PAGE 47, AND THE PILGRIM PLACE FESTIVAL COMING NOV. 12 & 13
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and Art, 225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario; noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays; free; 909-395-2510.
‘FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE’ THROUGH OCT. 17 – Enjoy the hit songs of jazz legend Louis Jordan in a Tony-winning musical with “Let the Good Times Roll,” “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie” and other favorites. Center Stage Theater, 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana; $60 (dinner and show), $28 (show only); 909-429-7469, www.centerstagefontana.com.
‘WHEN WORDS BECOME FORMS’ THROUGH DEC. 19 – New paintings and a new large scale installation created specif ically for the museum by Steve Roden. Pomona College Museum of Art, 330 N. College Way, Claremont; 909-621-8283, www.pomona.edu/museum. Also: “Project Series 41: Ginny Bishton,” through Oct. 17.
‘STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION’ THROUGH FEB. 28 – Experience Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the future through an exhibit that features the largest collection of authentic “Star Trek” ar tifacts and information ever put on public display. “Star Trek” is at the Metropolitan Showcase, 3800 Main St. (at University Avenue). Other exhibits are at the Metropolitan Museum, 3580 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-826-5273, www.riversideca.gov/museum.
‘PLEIN AIR PAINTING’ ONGOING – The beautiful Maloof Garden is available for use by eight to 10 ar tists. Call for reservations. Maloof Garden, 5131 Carnelian St., Alta Loma; noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; 909-980-0412, www.malooffoundation.org.
APPLE SEASON OCTOBER – Visit orchards, taste fresh apples and cider, enjoy hot apple pie at one of the several family restaurants, feed the animals in the animal parks, or browse through some of the many specialty shops. At Riley’s Apple Farm, for instance, several varieties are available this month for picking and enjoying including Jonathan, McIntosh, Red Delicious and Spar tan. Oak Glen, east of Yucaipa and nor th of Beaumont, off Interstate 10; 909-797-6833, www.oakglen.net.
THE IMPROV OCTOBER – Nick Cannon, Sept. 30-Oct. 2; Anthony Brown, Oct. 3; Blow Out Comedy, Oct. 5; Vagina Dialogues, Oct. 6; Anjelah Johnson, Oct. 7-10; Trish Guinn’s “Because I Said So,” Oct. 12; Ocean Glapion, Oct. 13; Gary Owen, Oct. 14-17; Top Secret Comedy, Oct. 19; Re-fried Wednesday, Oct. 20; JR Redwater, Oct. 21; Rob Schneider, Oct. 22-24;
I.E. ComedI.E. Bash, Oct. 26; Spicy Latino Night, Oct. 27; Shang, Oct. 28; Steve Trevino, Oct. 29; The Dir ty Show, Oct. 30. The Improv, 4555 Mills Circle, Ontario; 909-484-5411, www.ontarioimprov.com.
FAIRPLEX OCTOBER-NOVEMBER – Prolong Twilight Cruise, Oct. 6; Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo, Oct. 9-10; Nightmare at Scareview Farms, Oct. 14-31; 58th annual California RV Show, Oct. 16-25; Computer Fair, Golden State Trucking Expo, Oct. 16-17; Pomona Auto Swap Meet, Oct. 17; UFC 121, Oct. 23; Prolong Twilight Cruise, Nov. 3; Latino Bridal & Quince Expo, Total Prosperity Conference, Nov. 7; 46th Auto Club NHRA Finals, Nov. 11-14; Home Improvement and Remodeling Show, Nov. 12-14; Work at Home Business Expo, Nov. 13-14. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; www.fairplex.com.
LEWIS FAMILY PLAYHOUSE OCTOBER-NOVEMBER – “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse,” Oct. 2-17; Capitol Steps, Oct. 23; King Michael, Oct. 29; “Into the Woods,” Nov. 13-21; “Plaid Tidings,” Nov. 27. Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-477-2752, www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.
UB40 OCT. 1 – Concer t featuring the British band
known for “Can’t Help Falling In Love.” Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; 8 p.m.; $35-$99; 951-788-3944, www.foxriversidelive.com. Also: Sarah Chang, Oct. 14; B52s, Oct. 15; Riverside County Philharmonic, Oct. 16; Bret Michaels, Oct. 21; “The Color Purple,” Oct. 29-31; Craig Ferguson, Nov. 6; Sinbad, Nov. 17; Blondie, Nov. 18; Graciela Beltran, Nov. 19-20; Jason Bonham’s Led Zepplin Experience, Nov. 21; Corona Symphony Pops tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John, Nov. 26.
DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES OCT. 2 – Concer t featuring the successful rock duo. Agua Caliente Casino Resor t Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; 8 p.m.; $40-$80; 888-999-1995, www.hotwatercasino.com. Also: Ana Gabriel, Oct. 22; Ladies’ Night, Oct. 23; Here Come the Mummies, Oct. 30; Straight No Chaser, Nov. 6; Bill Engvall, Nov. 12; Chayanne, Nov. 14; The Judds, Dec. 17; Andy Williams Christmas Show, Dec. 21-22; The Andy Williams Christmas Show, Dec. 21-22; Brian Setzer Orchestra, Dec. 31.
THREE DOG NIGHT OCT. 2 – California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. Four th St., San Bernardino; 909-885-5152, www.californiatheatre.net. Also: “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Oct. 3; Blood, Sweat & Tears, Oct. 10;
Chino Valley VFW Post 11546 and the West End Animal Shelter in Ontario are teaming up for a Vets and Pets Charity Car Show. See page 47.
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arts&cultureTHE CALENDAR
Penn & Teller, Oct. 15; “Amadeus,” Oct. 22-24; Mannheim Steamroller, Oct. 28-29; Company B (music of the 1940s), Oct. 30; The Rippingtons, Nov. 6; Rita Coolidge Christmas, Dec. 18.
TRAIN OCT. 2-3 – In concer t. Pechanga Resor t & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, near Temecula; 8 p.m. Oct. 2, 7 p.m. Oct. 3; $55-$75; 877-711-2946, www.pechanga.com. Also: Benise, Oct. 9; Blake Shelton, Oct. 16; Vince Gill, Oct. 21; Battle of the Badges, Oct. 23; Gabriel Iglesias, Oct. 23; Kenny Loggins, Oct. 29; John Legend, Nov. 5; Which One’s Pink (Pink Floyd tribute), Nov. 6; Jo Koy, Nov. 12; Lifehouse, Nov. 20; Neil Sedaka, Dec. 4; Johnny Mathis, Dec. 11.
‘LITTLE WOMEN’ OCT. 2-24 – A charming musical adaptation of the classic story about one household during the diff icult days of the Civil War. LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands; 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2:15 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2:15 p.m. Sundays; $7-$18; 909-335-3037, www.lifehousetheater.com. Also: “Revelation,” Nov. 6-21.
pbs & npr favesHighlights of upcoming events featuring personalities from PBS and NPR or sponsored in conjunction with local public broadcasting aff iliates: SEpT. 25 – KVCR’s afternoon at Riley’s Farm in Oak Glen, with apple picking, barbecue, cider pressing, hay rides and, of course, apple pie; tickets $40. OCT. 2 – Belly Dance Superstars performing at San Bernardino Valley
College Auditorium, tickets $35.
OCT. 10 – KPPC presents Ira Glass, the man known for his gentle harassment of non-pledging NPR listeners and the voice of the quirky “This
American Life,” comes to the Grove of Anaheim,
tickets $40-$60.
OCT. 17 – KVCR’s “Europe Through the Back Door,” with Rick Steves, public broadcasting’s low-key happy wanderer, comes to the Fox Event Center in Redlands. Steves will give tips about how to travel like a pro and get the most from your experiences; tickets $35 and $65. DEC. 2 – Andre Rieu, Dutch violinist, conductor and composer, famous for driving an international revival of waltz music, Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario; tickets $100 and up. Information about tickets and Inland Empire and Southern California public broadcasting at www.kvcr.org and www.scpr.org.
Rick Steves
Ira Glass
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Graciela Beltran
Sinbad
Blondiewith Special Guests Reyna de Los Angeles
October 1 October 15B-52s
October 14
Sarah Chang
October 21
Bret Michaels
November 6
Craig Ferguson
November 13
Ozomatli
November 21
Philharmonic/Felix Fan Oct. 16
The Color Purple Oct. 29–31
Michael Cavanaugh: Tribute to Billy Joel with the Corona Symphony Pops Nov. 26
42nd Airborne All-American Chorus Nov. 27
Masters of Harmony Dec. 2
The Nutcracker Dec. 11–12
David Benoit: A Charlie Brown Christmas with the Corona Symphony Pops Dec. 19
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arts&cultureTHE CALENDAR
CAR SHOW OCT. 3 – 20th annual Veteran’s Memorial Car Show. Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center, 11201 Benton St., Loma Linda; 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; www.veterancarshow.com.
NASCAR SPRINT CUP OCT. 8-10 – A big weekend of racing action is on tap, star ting with NASCAR qualifying, Oct. 8; the Campingworld.com 300, Oct. 9; and the Pepsi Max 400, Oct. 10. Auto Club Speedway, 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana; $35-$105 for the Pepsi Max 400; 909-429-5060, www.autoclubspeedway.com.
‘ANNIE’ OCT. 8-NOV. 21 – The classic adventures of a spunky orphan determined to f ind her parents. Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theatre, 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont; 909-626-1254, www.candlelightpavilion.com. Also: Silver Jubilee, Oct. 1-3; “Return to Sin City: Big Band Nights 2010,” Oct. 22-Dec. 31; “Christmas Memories,” Nov. 26-Dec. 26.
HOWIE MANDEL OCT. 9 – Stand-up routine from the “America’s Got Talent” judge. Primm Valley Casino Resor ts, Interstate 15 at the California/Nevada state line; 8 p.m.; $46.70-$63.95; 800-745-3000, www.primmvalleyresor ts.com. Also: Ramon Ayala, Oct. 16; Paul Anka, Oct. 23; The Beach Boys, Nov. 20; Boyz II Men, Nov. 27.
ONTARIO REIGN OCT. 9 – The Ontario Reign return to the ice to open the 2010-11 season vs. the Stockton Thunder. The teams square off again Oct. 23. Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 E. Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; $10-$50 for single-game tickets; 909-941-7825, 909-244-5600, www.ontarioreign.com.
SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY OCT. 9 – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 and other popular classics in an homage to Maestro Carlo Ponti’s f irst concer t with the symphony a decade ago. California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. Four th St., San Bernardino; 8 p.m.; $65-$210; 909-381-5388, www.sanbernardinosymphony.org. Also: Encore performance 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Lake Arrowhead.
THE NATIONAL OCT. 16 – Featuring Owen Pallett. The Fox Theater, 301 S. Garey Ave. Pomona; 9 p.m.; $32.50-$47.50; www.foxpomona.com. Also: Jimmy Eat World, Sept. 28; Jonsi (of Sigur Ros), Oct. 18; Interpol, Oct. 19; The Temper Trap, Oct. 22; Bring Me the Horizon, August Burns Red, Oct. 28; Attack Attack!, Nov. 26.
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‘SAVIN’ UP FOR SATURDAY NIGHT’ OCT. 22-NOV. 21 – A honky-tonk musical with a book by Jeff Goode and songs by Richard Levinson. The Grove Theatre, 276 E. Ninth St., Upland; 2 p.m.; $20-$25; 909-920-4343, www.grovetheatre.com. Also: Street Off icial Awards, Oct. 9; Legendary Duets — Double Grande, Nov. 6; A John Denver Christmas featuring Jim Curry, Dec. 9; 15th annual Holiday Show, featuring Dale Kristien and Bill Hutton, Dec. 19.
DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVALS OCT. 15-NOV. 21 – More than 20 ar tists will celebrate the colorful and festive cultural traditions of El Dia de Los Muertos. Exhibit includes a special tribute to Alber to Varela, a passionate Day of the Dead ar tist and local community organizer who died in June. Ar tists reception 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Family Discovery Day noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 30, with workshops, storytelling and hands-on ar ts and crafts. Museum of History and Art, 225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario; noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays; free; 909-395-2510.
OCT. 30 – Dress for the dead and enjoy mariachi music, face-painting, community altar making, sweet bread and tamales, 6-9 p.m. American Museum of Ceramic Art, 340 S. Garey Ave., Pomona; museum hours noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, until 9 p.m. on Second Saturday; 909-865-3146, www.ceramicmuseum.org.
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Following
By DON SPROUL
It’s not lIkely you’ll bump into Mollee Gray hanging out at Victoria Gardens or downtown Upland. In fact, depending on the day she could be in ohio, Florida, Costa Rica or Finland.
Despite the head-spinning itinerary, when she’s in town, it’s as likely as not that you may find the 19-year-old dancer at Cherry on top, a frozen yogurt spot on Foothill Boulevard.
“I love that place,” she said as she discussed the ins and outs of her budding career during a recent photo shoot at Descanso Gardens in la Canada Flintridge.
Gray, along with her mother, thursday Martak, and her two younger brothers, Gage and stone, moved to Upland from Utah this past year to be closer to Hollywood. Martak holds down a full-time job with Ralphs while tracking Mollee’s career and those of her two sons, both of whom have agents.
the move to Upland came after a few months of hotel living and a search by Martak that landed the family here.
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Mollee Gray’s mom, Thursday Martak, says her daughter began dancing at about age 3 and split her after-school time between gymnastics and dancing lessons. When the family discovered Mollee had hearing loss, they figured dancing was out — but Mollee just kept at it. Now she’s a triple threat: dancing, acting and singing, mom says, adding, ”I’m so proud of her.”
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Gray’s resume is fairly long for one
so young: dancer in all of the Disney
“High School Musical” movies,
youngest cast member in the sixth
season of Fox’s “So You Think You
Can Dance” (fall 2009), several TV
shows and just recently a part
in a movie, “No Strings,” an Ashton
Kutcher-Natalie Portman vehicle
now in post production.
After “SYTYCD,” things just
started to take off, she says.
Not surprising, since she almost
made it to the final round and has
a bright, camera-friendly face.
More TV shows followed, among
them “Drop Dead Diva” and an
“America’s Got Talent” episode
filmed just a few weeks ago, plus
teaching opportunities.
When we caught up with her,
Gray was excited about wrapping her
role as Sari in the Kutcher movie.
While gigs are coming fast and
furious these days, it wasn’t exactly
easy getting started.
When she was working in the
“High School Musicals,” she also was
working to finish school — real high
school — via homework packets sent
by mail. This came after years of
both gymnastics and dance training,
her mother says.
And while Gray is dialed in to
dance, one might be surprised to
learn that she is deaf in one ear and
has hearing loss in the other.
That can occasionally make it
difficult on set, Gray says, explaining
that it’s sometimes hard to hear and
follow directions, especially when
there’s a lot of background noise.
But she compensates, she even
sings — this latest movie part was
a singing role.
And when it comes to dance, the
deep beat of the rhythm is easy to
follow. Not surprising for a girl who
followed her dreams from Utah to
Upland and who knows where next.
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Scary and hauntingGot a taste for the season? Inland Living explores local haunts and our sometimes silly 13 scarIEst things. Be afraid. Enjoy, and don’t take our report too seriously.
By Amy BEntLEy, JoE BLAckStock, JErry rIcE, SuzAnnE SprouL, John WEEkS and cAroLInE Woon
scariest ... facts, myths and quirky stuff
An unconventionAl, unscientific selection of mostly inland valley goodies painstakingly and randomly assembled by our staff.
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Scary and haunting
Scariest... JOBCleaner. But not just any cleaner, a technician at Crime Scene Steri-Clean in Rancho Cucamonga where workdays are spent dealing with blood pools, brain matter and bodily fluids — removing all traces of sudden, often violent, deaths in homes and businesses throughout California. For this job, the faint of heart need not apply. “You might envision the crime scene looking a certain way beforehand ... but until you actually set foot inside, you have no idea how your body and mind will respond,” said owner Cory Chalmers. “Some people become physically sick and are unable to go on while others do just fine.” The sole bright spot in a career laced with guts and gore? “Knowing we’ve helped a family get through the most devastating time of their lives,” he said. Want to learn more? Go to www.crimecleaners.com/inland-empire-crime-scene-cleanup.
Scariest... CRITTERWhat’s your guess: bear, mountain lion, brown recluse spider, West Nile mosquito? According to Jimmie Rizzo, a capture specialist with Animal Pest Management in Chino, there isn’t a bear, coyote or mountain lion alive that could hold a candle to the Mojave Green Rattlesnake. “These snakes are highly aggressive, have an often fatal bite and will strike without being provoked,” he said. Mojave Greens grow to approximately 3 feet in length, residing primarily along the outer edges of the San Bernardino Forest. The best method for surviving a meeting with the deep-green menace? “Do not try to approach it, under any circumstances,” Rizzo said. “Just keep your wits about you, distance yourself as quickly as possible and put in a call to animal control.”
Scariest... HISTORICAL FIGUREThe story is Al Capone once owned a house in Fontana, but it’s as unproven as it is compelling. Capone, king of the Chicago gangsters, made a trip to Los Angeles in 1927, spawning rumors that he was moving his operations west. Old timers say Capone, at
left, under a false name bought a house in the 8700 block of Tamarind Avenue, a place said to be loaded with security measures, a fake chimney and secret passages. They say Capone stopped there en route to L.A. on his “vacation.” Fact, fiction, who knows?
An empire of the weirdBy CARLA SANDERS
Haunted Houses. Weird
apparitions. scary noises.
spine-tingling incidents. Ghosts.
at this time of year all these words are
bandied about as Halloween creeps ever
closer, and we ready for the haunting
season. While most people consider
such things a lot of nonsense, many
others swear by what they’ve seen or
experienced. and for a portion of the
Inland empire population, what they’ve
seen has occurred right here.
From Mount Baldy to Chino Hills,
Claremont to Rialto, tales of mysterious
shenanigans pepper local lore and are
featured on numerous websites. according
to the “Haunted Places in California”
entry on www.theshadowlands.net,
seemingly paranormal events are
not uncommon locally.
upland and its surroundings appear
to be a hotbed of such activities. to the
north in Mount Baldy, a man in all white
is said to frequent the ski lifts. He appears
to be from an earlier era, with a white suit,
white hat and mustache.
In san antonio Heights, people have
reported seeing an old man standing in
the intersection at Park Boulevard and
Mountain avenue. “If you stop at the
intersection, he will come up to your
car and shake it, moaning and groaning,”
according to the website.
Further down in upland, Pioneer Junior
High school on 18th street is rumored to
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Scariest... FREEWAYWhile any freeway at times can be scary, California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Migliacci thinks Interstate 15 from Sierra Avenue south to Interstate 60 is really frightening. It’s the area patrolled by the CHP office in Rancho Cucamonga, where he works. “The 15 is probably one of our worst freeways because of the downhill grade in Rancho Cucamonga. People get some good speeds going downhill, and we have a lot of fatalities,” he said. For all those speed demons with a lead foot, Migliacci offered these tips to avoid an accident: “Give yourself a bigger speed cushion and more space for the vehicles around you, and make sure your vehicles are maintained and your tires are in good condition so you can stop in a reasonable time.”
Scariest... FILM (shot in San Bernardino County)Lots of scary movies have been made in the Inland Empire, ranging from “Them” (1954), which was partially filmed in the High Desert, to the remake of “Godzilla” (1998), with scenes shot in Fontana. The scariest of all, though, is “Zzyzx” (2006), set in a fictional version of the old Zzyzx Mineral Springs and Health Spa in the Mojave Desert about 60 miles northeast of Barstow. The real Zzyzx isn’t scary at all. The resort was built by radio evangelist and health crusader Curtis Howe Springer (1896-1985), who touted the water there, drawn from nearby Soda Springs, as a tonic with amazing curative and restorative powers. Today, it is the site of California State University’s Desert Studies Center. In the movie, Zzyzx is a far different kind of place. It’s haunted and stained with the blood of terrible atrocities committed there by a 1960s-era killer cult. Its evil legacy is so potent that strange things still happen to visitors who venture too near. “Zzyzx” never had a theatrical run, and it’s definitely not a family film — unless you are the Manson family.
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Scariest... THING A KID CAN STICK UP HIS NOSE (or in his ear)It’s every parent and teacher’s nightmare. Rosa Vasquez spent 15 years in the classroom before becoming principal at Sycamore Elementary School in Upland. When you work with youngsters, anything is bound to happen. The scariest thing she remembers involved a math lesson and a certain legume. “We used to use items to help the students learn to count. I used to use pinto beans. I remember a little boy putting one up his nose. I sent him to the school nurse, and the family ended up taking him to the doctor. It was scary because he wedged it up his nose so far he had troubling breathing,” Vasquez said. The new math mantra after that was never put anything in your nose, ear or mouth, for that matter. Count on it. Now we know why mom served larger vegetables, like carrots and broccoli.
Scariest... HOME REMODELING JOBTalk about a house with good bones. Some years back, Richard Wheeler, a door expert at W.I.T. Windows and Doors in Redlands, was installing a new door at a home and needed to remove the old door first. When he took off the threshold, Wheeler discovered the fully preserved skeleton of a 3-inch-long snake. Poor thing had gotten stuck under the threshold and spent its final days lying there, eventually becoming a curiosity. “Had the lady known, she would have moved, her husband told me,” said Wheeler, who has been installing doors for about 20 years. The snake skeleton was an unusual find. More often, when Wheeler takes off old doors for a job, he finds a lot of busy and active termites as well as wood ants that bite. One time, Wheeler pulled off an old door and a 2-inch scorpion landed in his hand. His co-worker squished it right then and there — in Wheeler’s hand. Eeww!
Scariest... CEMETERYPerhaps the oddest burial ground in the Inland Empire is Pomona’s Palomares Cemetery on Towne Avenue. It has a wrought-iron fence and an historical marker, but not a single headstone survives to mark a grave. Today, it’s an empty grassy field above an unknown number of unmarked graves dating back to the burial of Mariano Alvarado in May 1859. The cemetery has not borne the passage of time very well. Vandals have demolished all traces of the graves — a tramp reportedly once gathered wooden grave markers for firewood. It’s the burial site for several members of early Mexican families — Palomares, Vejar and Alvarado — as well as several early Pomona residents, all in complete anonymity. And guess what, it’s right next to Pomona High School. Photo by frank Perez
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Scariest... ALIEN HANGOUTGiant Rock, an aptly named landmark near Landers in the Mojave Desert, for decades has been the gathering spot for UFO believers. Among them was George Van Tassel, who claimed to have met with extra-terrestrials in August 1953 — eight years before Alan Shepard became the first American in space. Van Tassel said he boarded a saucer from the planet Venus that landed at the site, and he learned from the aliens about a technique for rejuvenating living cell tissues. That led him to a nearby location to construct a dome-shaped structure called the Integratron, thought to be the only all-wood, acoustically perfect sound chamber in the country. The alien renewal method apparently didn’t help Van Tassel, who died in 1978. The structure is open for public tours, weddings and other special events and sound baths (described as a “sonic healing session”). Several musicians have found inspiration there, including Robert Plant and the British band Arctic Monkeys. To learn more, visit www.integratron.com.
Scariest...COSTUMEFor Tim Barham, area manager of wardrobe at Knott’s Scary Farm in Buena Park, nothing screams Halloween like a spine-tingling, blood-curdling costume. “A well-designed costume tells a story, breathing life into everything around it,” he said. “And the more realistic it is, the scarier it’ll be.” So which of his hair-raising ensembles will deliver the most thrills and chills this year? “The iconic, bubbly, 1950s diner waitress featured in our new maze, Virus Z,” Barham said. “At first glance, she seems totally normal — decked out in a poodle skirt, apron, puffy sleeves and a tiny hat. Then she turns around and her face is slashed wide open, her eyeballs hanging down to her cheek and her clothes are dripping with blood and goo from feasting on raw human flesh. ... What could be more terrifying than that?” Ugh.
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Scariest... VALLEYDeath Valley certainly could have used a better PR agent in the late 1800s. False rumors were spreading about poisonous gasses that filled the valley floor, killing hundreds of pioneers and prospectors. To the rescue came Col. John Jewks, who walked into Death Valley on stilts. He stuffed his pockets with gophers, and put them to work much like canaries are used to determine air quality in mines. After mapping the most dangerous areas, according to “Tall Tales of Death Valley” compiled by Jean Johnson, Jewks went to the highest peak around. He accumulated a 20-foot ball of sticks and brush, lit it on fire and sent it rolling down into the valley. The resulting inferno burned off the poisonous gasses and made the area safe for travelers. “Even today, when people hear about Death Valley, there’s still that unknown,” said park spokesman Terry Baldino. “Just the name itself implies something terrible.” The reality is quite the opposite. Death Valley National Park, about the size of the state of Connecticut, is a hidden gem that attracts only a fraction of the 3.5 million guests that crowd into Yosemite every year, Baldino says. “If you want to experience fabulous vistas that seem to go on forever, great canyons to go exploring in, plus a tremendous history with Native Americans and the Miners, this is a great place to do it.”
Scariest... GHOST TOWNCalico Ghost Town is a great place to meet ghosts and goblins during the annual Haunt, Oct. 22-24 and 29-31. The historic mining town will be transformed into a vaudeville freak show, complete with contortionists, fire-eaters and sword swallowers, reminiscent of a Barnum & Bailey circus sideshow. Contests for humans and their pooches, a haunted hayride and trick-or-treating for the kids also are part of the fun. If you dare, enter the infamous Maggie Mine, or, scarier yet, take your “last” ride into a grave in a coffin that descends on hydraulics. Go for the day or camp overnight. For information, visit www.sbcountyparks.com or www.calicotown.com, or call 800-862-2542.
Scariest... DRINKSnow White may avoid this Poison Apple, but other Halloween fun-seekers certainly won’t. This seasonal offering, served at The Press Restaurant in Claremont, is made with Absolut Boston red apple vodka, Apple Pucker liqueur, ginger ale and cranberry juice. “It’s a take on a variety of apple cocktails, which are really popular,” said owner Stephen Rudicel. During the restaurant’s Oct. 30 Halloween bash, guests can work up a thirst dancing to The Zombie Band and entering a costume contest. Check out two more of the restaurant’s drink concoctions — Belvedere’s Ghost and Blood on the Brain — on Inland Living Magazine’s Facebook page.
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Fearful happeningsGhostwalk RiversideWhat: Now in its 19th year, the creepy and haunting walking tours are led by California Riverside Ballet volunteers and feature suspenseful stories and locations under the tag line “Spooky Trails and Scary Tales.”When: Oct. 22 and 23Cost: $15Where: Downtown Riverside; tours leave from in front of the Mission Inn, 3649 Mission Inn Ave., RiversideInformation: 951-787-7850; www.crballet.com
Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner TheaterWhat: Comedy murder-mystery in the film noir styleWhen: Oct. 31, begins at 7 p.m.Cost: TBA; tickets go on sale Oct. 6Where: The Sycamore Inn, 8318 Foothill Blvd., Rancho CucamongaInformation: 909-982-1104; www.thesycamoreinn.com
Halloween Scary-A-FaireWhat: Games, activities, food, live entertainment and trick-or-treating along the closed-off streets of downtown.When: Oct. 30, 5-10 p.m.Cost: FreeWhere: Second Avenue and Ninth Street, UplandInformation: 909-931-4280; www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us/asp/Events/GetPDF.asp?ID=334
Haunted GranadaWhat: Ghost tours and more at the historic 1927 theater.When: Friday and Saturday nights year-round, 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.Cost: The Ghost Tour, which lasts about 90 minutes, costs $20. Tickets for a new show, “11 Ghosts of the Granada,” featuring 11 characters telling stories that still haunt the Granada, are $10.
Where: Granada Theater, 303 N. Euclid Ave., OntarioInformation: 909-292-8415, www.granadaontario.com
Legend of Sleepy HollowWhat: Dinner theater with the timeless story of harvest, romance, and good-natured fun.When: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 22-23, 29-30, 7-10 p.m. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. SaturdaysCost: $32.95 adults, $24.95 children ages 3-12Where: Riley’s Farm, 12261 S. Oak Glen Road, Oak GlenInformation: 909-797-7534, rileysfarm.com
McCoy Scary Farm’s Haunted HikeWhat: A trek through “spooky” paths, featuring zombies, vampires and werewolves. When: Oct. 28. 6-8 p.m. (tame version); 8-10 p.m. (scary version, recommended for those 12 and older)Cost: $5 pre-registration, $7 at the doorWhere: McCoy Equestrian and Recreation Center, 14280 Peyton Drive, Chino HillsInformation: 909-364-2700, www.chinohills.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=2243
Nightmare at Scareview FarmsWhat: Five mazes and loads of monsters.When: Oct. 14-16, 21-23 and 28-31, 7-11 p.m.Cost: $15 general admission, $10 each for groups of 10 or moreWhere: Fairplex , 1101 W. McKinley Ave., PomonaInformation: 909-865-4051; www.fairplex.com/fp/eventscalendar/scareviewfarms/home.html
have a ghostly figure that wanders the
hallways and can be seen in an unused
darkroom. In addition, books supposedly
fall off the shelves in the library and voices
can be heard in the office when no one
is around.
Another school with a creepy
connection is Pomona High, which
supposedly has housed two ghosts in the
band room. Students have reported feeling
watched and have noted doors opening
and closing with no wind. It’s been noted
that Palomares Cemetery is directly behind
the school, leading some to believe that
is the cause of the disturbances.
At Red Hill Park in Rancho Cucamonga,
a men’s restroom is reportedly the scene of
a gory apparition between 3 and 3:45 a.m.:
a bloody dead dog which then disappears.
That city’s Sycamore Inn, which hosts
a murder-mystery dinner theater each
Halloween, links history and folklore.
According to the inn’s website, the
building, built in the mid-1800s and
transformed through the years, has been
a stop for weary travelers and Hollywood
elite alike. Legend has it that both actress
Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Short, the
murdered “Black Dahlia,” dined at the
Sycamore Inn just weeks before their
untimely demises. There also have been
reports of apparitions of a man dressed
in cowboy clothes on the grounds.
At Claremont’s Thompson Creek Woods,
spooky stories have circulated for years.
Hikers are said to have heard drumming
and screams, seen floating boulders and
balls of fire, and strange symbols on the
trees — all the result of a curse put on
the area more than 140 years ago
by a Catholic priest, according to
www.strangeusa.com. A few miles away,
a young Native-American girl — about
5 years old — supposedly sits by
a pond and cries at Rancho Santa Ana
Botanic Garden.
The public pool in Rialto has been the
supernatural scene of an older man and
young pregnant woman in 1920s-era
clothing walking in the area — and across
the water — and throwing chairs and
flinging papers in the office, according to
the “Haunted Places in California” website.
Ontario’s Granada Theater, built in
1927, long has been the site of paranormal
activity reports and tours of the ghostly
interiors. Among the strange events are
sightings of a girl in a hallway, a face on a
wall and mists and apparitions throughout
the building, according to Dave Perez, who
manages the building and runs the tours.
Two people are said to have died in the
theater through the years, one of whom —
a child — reportedly fell from the balcony.
At least nine locales in Fontana join the
haunted list, among them a stretch of
Foothill Boulevard between Cherry and
Citrus avenues. There, a young man
appears wearing a striped shirt, carrying
a long stick and accompanied by a black
dog. He crosses the street as cars approach
and disappears when drivers hit their
brakes. Scary, weird, spooky, indeed.
Happy haunting.
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By DIANA SHOLLEY
A few simple tricks combined with various
household items and some party-store props
can turn an ordinary house into a spooky stop
on the trick-or-treat trail.
when it comes to creating a haunted house, “pick a theme,
that’s very important,” said ed mendez, the creative genius
behind fairplex’s “Nightmare at scareview farms.” “then
concentrate on the senses, scare tactics and distraction.”
mendez is a pomona resident who’s been doing professional
staging for more than 15 years. though he specialized in
high-end horror, he has learned enough budget-friendly tips
to help fledgling “frighteners.”
for a theme, mendez threw out a few suggestions:
haunted graveyard, spooky castle, mad laboratory and
anything vampire.
“then look around your house and garage,” he said.
“Old wheel barrels are good, a dead tree, a kitchen table,
old clothes or odd clothes you can stuff to make into a body
or scarecrow.”
mendez stresses creativity and letting your mind explore
possibilities in things that are easily accessible. Once those
areas are exhausted, it’s time for a trip to the discount store.
“Get some skulls and maybe some other body parts,” he
said. “they aren’t going to look very authentic, but add a few
home touches — maybe mix-up some ‘blood’ in the blender,
using ketchup and syrup, and with the right lighting they
can look pretty scary. for another great effect, cobweb-it-up.”
Other ideas include painting old bed sheets, cutting facades
from panels of plywood and making grave markers and
coffins from corrugated cardboard.
“start a few weeks ahead of time and make it a family
affair,” mendez said. “Halloween has become America’s
No. 2 holiday, and it seems that everyone wants to be
part of the fun.”
sound is another important part of a spooky atmosphere.
find cDs with screams, screeches, storms and moans at
discount, party and specialty stores. play them in a system
with speakers set up in windows or hidden in the yard.
“lighting is very important,” mendez said. “spotlight what
you want people to see, but keep the corners dark. it’s where
one of your actors can hide.”
if friends and family members are involved in the scare-
tactics, mendez suggests using homemade mannequins
as distractions.
“when a visitor is looking to see if the fake prop is real,
a real person can jump out for the scare,” he added.
whether just starting a Halloween haunted house ensemble
or looking for something to add to an existing collection,
strobe lights and fog machines have become affordable
and easy to use.
“what we do for large venues such as fairplex is an
intense, theme-park experience,” mendez said. “But if you
and your family work together, you can have a lot of fun
putting together your own haunted house and give your
neighbors a good scare.”
Staging a haunted house
Photo by James Carbone
halloween decorations on display at the L.a. County Fair in Pomona
profiles | women we love*
By SUZANNE SPROUL
DeDicateD. inspirational. every community has a few members who tackle issues, big and small, and put in the hours to make life better and set an example for everyone. Here are five women we love, and once you meet them you’ll love them, too.
Five for inspirationEditor’s note: this month, with a nod to esquire*, inland Living pays tribute to five women
who enrich this place we call home — our inland Valley — with their wit, grace, love, sweat and labor.
Beverly SpeakBio: Lives in Claremont and works in Ontario. Has a master’s degree in public health from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Teaches child development/education courses at Chaffey College and a nonprofit management class at Cal Poly Pomona when she’s not the chief executive officer of Kids Come First Clinic in Ontario. Chairwoman of Claremont Wildlands Conservancy.Why we love her: Talks the environmental talk and walks it, too. She loves Johnson’s Pasture in Claremont and has guided hikes there, promoting its beauty and raising money for the Claremont Community Foundation.Quotable: “My grandmother used to say, ‘Seek beauty,’ as she taught me to hike in our local mountains or to pick up litter along the sidewalk or to carefully remove the snails that
lunched in her flower beds. I don’t think of the environment and children as separate passions.
“The more we understand our natural surroundings, the better we can appreciate the connection
between preservation of the earth and the survival/health of all critters it supports,
including but not limited to humans. Helping children gives me hope that,
even with all the problems and issues and stresses facing our
society today, we can plant and nurture seeds that will make
the future not only possible, but beautiful.”Next goal/favorite project: Wants Kids Come First to continue to grow,
improving the health status of local children. Wants
open space preserved in the Claremont foothills.
She hopes to publish her photos and writings.
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Ferrel SalenBio: Born in Philadelphia, spending childhood helping her grandfather in his cabinet-making shop. Began volunteering at 11 years old after her mother suggested it. She and her husband, Dr. Samuel Salen, moved to California in 1972. Active throughout the school years of their three children. Has been a guardian ad litem with the San Bernardino Family Court. She is an Upland Kiwanian who works with San Gabriel Valley ORT (a Jewish charity providing disadvantaged Jewish youth with vocational education).Why we love her: She’s been able to stay focused and has never lost that willingness to jump in to help, particularly young people in need of direction. She is on the board of the Scheu Family YMCA, the Upland Community Partnership and the Upland Healthy Start/Healthy Futures program. Was an active member of the San Gabriel Valley 99s, a group of women pilots who fly out of Cable Airport in Upland.Quotable: “My favorite volunteer activities are those benefiting disadvantage children. I try to remember that all parents treasure their children, and truly want
to provide them with a safe and happy life. Volunteering
provides me with many rewards —
a chance to meet many wonderful folks and the
good feeling of being a contributor to the welfare of others.”
La Veda DrvolBio: Born in West Virginia, she and her family have lived in the Chino area since 1977. A graduate of Cal State San Bernardino, she was a health fair specialist for the American Red Cross, is a member of Mosaic Inland (a faith-based community) and the director of SHE Serves. She also is co-director of Primetime, an active seniors group that meets monthly to sing Gospel songs and have Communion.Why we love her: She is an honest and brave woman, openly sharing her memories of a childhood of incest, rape and family alcoholism in order to help others. “I know what it means to see the world as a hurtful place.” Drvol is a member of the Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation and the Center Against Sexual Assault. She organized A Walk Against Traffic to bring attention to the topic of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.Quotable: “I am now working on the second annual A Walk Against Traffic walk/relay, possibly in January, that will wind its way through five Inland Valley cities with the help of local churches and service groups. I just want to let every man, woman and child who is a slave to trafficking to know, hold on, we’re coming.”Next goal/favorite project: Organizing efforts to stage the upcoming A Walk Against Traffic. The Montclair/Inland Valley Soroptimist group has taken La Veda’s work to heart and is joining the efforts. More help is needed, and she is looking for walk sponsors.
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Elvia RivasBio: First-generation Mexican-American born in La Puente. Spanish was her first language. Graduated from San Diego University with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies with an emphasis in bilingual/bicultural education. Lives in Ontario. Active with the Kiwanis Club of Ontario since 2002, is the lieutenant governor of Division 15 and a district trustee of California-Nevada-Hawaii district.Why we love her: Served as a board member of the Ontario Eastern Little League for six years, four years as its president. Throughout all the years of her community involvement, her son and daughter were alongside their mother working the snack bars, prepping the field or serving pancakes. “I’m a firm believer that children learn what they live.”Quotable: “Being a mom comes first and foremost. Like my parents, I got involved in community service by trying to improve opportunities for my children. Even with seven children, my parents managed to make just about every practice, game, back-to-school night, performance and supported our endeavors. For me, getting involved was the natural thing to do.”Next goal/favorite project: Gearing up for the 28th annual Christmas on Euclid Arts and Craft Fair, which Ontario Kiwanis presents on Dec. 4. “The part of the event that impresses me the most is the way people from the city, service clubs and volunteers work together to offer this unique event. … All the intensive work and long hours are worth it when we are able to raise funds to support the youth in the community.” For information, e-mail christmasoneuclid@yahoo.com.
Linda S. BryanBio: Born in Chicago, lives in Rancho Cucamonga. Was a theater major at Eau Claire State College. Is married to Peter Bryan, retired Rancho Cucamonga fire chief, and the proud mother of teacher Scott, and Justin, a U.S. Army Ranger. She is the secretary/treasurer for the Rancho Cucamonga Foundation and a solid fan of the Lewis Family Playhouse.Why we love her: She isn’t afraid to show her patriotism and is proud of Justin’s service to his country, but she worries about other people’s sons and daughters, too. That’s why she and Peter started a military family support group that meets regularly to comfort and help those who have a loved one deployed to a war zone.Quotable: “The community of Rancho Cucamonga is a wonderful hometown, and I keep looking for more ways to volunteer and make a difference. I feel no obligation to volunteer; it is just fun and rewarding.”Next goal/favorite project: Has a soft spot for animals, volunteering with the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care Center. She is helping with an Oct. 23 Furry Friends Festival fundraiser for the center. And she practices what she preaches — she adopted her loving canine companion Molly from there a year ago. “She is a treasure,” Linda said.
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health | breast cancer
OctOber brings with it a variety of fundraisers and events designed to bring attention to a disease which is expected to strike more than 200,000 women in the United states this year, resulting in almost 40,000 deaths — one in five of those diagnosed. to explore recent findings and the facts everyone should know, we invited Dr. swarna s. chanduri, an oncologist at
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical center, for a Q&A in this issue. As always, any concerns or serious health issues should be addressed directly with your personal physician or licensed health care provider.
Risks, strategies and treatment
Question: With so much publicity,
walks and fundraisers, it might be easy
to get the impression that breast cancer
is just about beaten, at least for those
who follow screening and mammogram
guidelines. How true is that?
Answer. the smaller the size of the
cancer, the higher the chance of cure.
in that sense, we might say that we are
ahead in our fight. When we can detect
breast cancer in its early stages, we have
a very high rate of cure. Following the
guidelines for screening helps in early
detection.
Q. What exactly is breast cancer? What
is my likelihood of getting it, and are
there risk factors i can control?
A. normal breasts have milk glands
called lobules and tiny ducts that carry
milk to the nipple. Very simply, cancer
occurs when cells lining the glands
receive sporadic genetic instructions
which cause them to divide and multiply
resulting in an abnormal mass, or tumor.
One in 10 women over age 50 has a
chance of getting breast cancer. Women
with a mother, sister or daughter with
breast cancer are at greater risk of getting
it themselves. More than one relative with
breast cancer elevates the risk.
regular exercise, weight control,
non-smoking and avoidance of excessive
drinking and limited use of post-
menopausal hormone therapy can reduce
the risk of breast cancer. A low level
of vitamin D is also associated with
increased risk.
Q. there has been a lot of discussion in
the last few years about when, and how
often, women should get mammograms.
What examination schedule would you
recommend?
A. the U.s. Preventive services task
Force recommends that women should
start screening mammograms at age 50
and have one every two years thereafter
until age 74. the American cancer society
recommends a yearly mammogram
beginning at age 40. Mammograms are
the best early detection tool we have;
i will go with the cancer society’s
recommendation. Women with high
risk factors should be screened earlier
than age 40. in these high risk women,
mammograms may miss cancers and an
ultrasound or Mri may be necessary.
Q. if my doctor asks to biopsy a lump,
what is the likelihood it is cancer? Are
there other things that cause lumps?
A. When mammogram results are
abnormal, radiologists may recommend
other tests to determine if it is a solid
mass or a fluid-filled cyst. A biopsy
will determine if it is cancerous or not.
Occasionally, a solid lump can be
a fibroadenoma or fat lump and only
a biopsy can determine that.
Q. if i have cancer, what questions
should i ask about treatment? What’s
changed in the last few years?
A. some good questions: is it a
cancerous or non-cancerous lump? What
is the stage of the cancer? is surgery
indicated? if surgery is indicated, is it
necessary to remove the breast or can it
be saved? Do i need radiation therapy?
What additional treatments are needed
after surgery? What are the available
Swarna S. Chanduri, MD, is a board certified medical oncologist and hematologist on staff at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center. In practice in Pomona since 1986, she served as the hospital’s president of the medical staff in 2006.
treatments for preventing a return of the
cancer? is chemotherapy always necessary,
or can it be treated without it? What are
the side-effects from chemotherapy? if the
breast is removed, what are the
reconstruction options available? is there
a need for special diet? Do siblings and
other relatives need to go for tests?
Ultimately, it is important to
understand the stage of the disease: the
size of the tumor, the involvement or the
absence of lymph nodes in the armpit,
and the spread of cancer to other parts
of the body.
in the last five years we have achieved
greater success with fewer side-effects
in the treatment of breast cancer.
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health | breast cancer awareness month
By SUZANNE SPROUL
THERE have been many
advancements recently with the
treatment of cancer, particularly
breast cancer, but the disease
still claims too many.
While hospitals and agencies offer
treatment, support and counseling year-
round, in October — Breast Cancer
Awareness Month — there is added
emphasis. Here’s a look at two local
programs and planned observances.
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical
Center and its Robert and Beverly Lewis
Family Cancer Care Center have a
comprehensive breast cancer program. It
offers many services including high-risk
genetic screening, digital screening
mammograms with computer-aided
diagnosis that don’t require a physician’s
order, stereotactic and ultrasound guided
biopsies and breast MRIs and MRI biopsies.
The center also has many treatment
programs and clinical trials in addition to
support services. Those services include a
breast cancer support group that meets on
the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.,
a free wig program, specialized workshops,
wellness programs and a library/resource
center with Internet access.
Every Wednesday this month, Martha
Osborne will present a program on breast
cancer awareness. Osborne is a registered
nurse and breast health specialist.
For more information about her
programs, call 909-865-9691.
And Pomona Valley Hospital Medical
Center will have a Power of Pink event on
Sunday, Oct. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Pitzer
Auditorium, 1798 N. Garey Ave., Pomona.
San Antonio Community Hospital in
Upland has a beautiful Women’s Breast and
Imaging Center designed to accommodate
testing and to be a resource for breast
cancer patients. The center has a nurse
navigator whose job is to help those with
breast cancer diagnoses through every step
of their care. The center is staffed with
committed volunteers, many of them breast
cancer survivors.
The women’s center offers a variety
of programs including a cancer support
group; Moving to Music, which helps
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patients regain their range of motion;
a journaling group; a pilates group; and
Look Good ... Feel Better, which helps
patients with their appearance while
undergoing treatment.
The center, at 901 San Bernardino Road
in Upland, also offers many resources and
a Women Caring for Women program
through a hospital grant that helps fill the
gap for low-income, uninsured or
underinsured women by providing
screening mammograms and follow-up
care for those who need it.
Dr. Linda Bosserman will host a
community lecture Oct. 12, sharing the
latest innovations and medical research
related to breast cancer. Bosserman is a
medical oncologist and medical advisor
to the Women’s Breast & Imaging Center.
The program will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in
Aita Auditorium at San Antonio
Community Hospital, 999 San Bernardino
Road, Upland. For reservations, call
909-920-6139.
Komman “Koko” McDowell is a cancer
survivor and the founder and executive
director of the Komman Seray
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation.
The Pomona-based foundation is having
its second annual Cancer Survivor Ball on
Friday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Mountain
Meadows Country Club, 1875 Fairplex
Drive, Pomona.
All cancer survivors are invited for free.
Tickets for a VIP upgrade for all survivors
are $15, and general guests are $40 per
person or $55 for a VIP upgrade.
The event also is sponsored by
the American Cancer Society and
CVS Pharmacy. For information, call
909-452-2255.
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FILE PHOTO BY WILLIAM VASTA
At the Women’s Breast and Imaging Center at San Antonio Community Hospital, a nurse navigator assists patients through their care.
While hospitals and agencies offer treatment, support and counseling year-round, in October — Breast Cancer Awareness Month — there is added emphasis.
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better living | weddings
By LUANNE J. HUNT
IT’S NOT EVERY DAY that
newlyweds can literally get their
marriages off to a running start,
but Oct. 10 is one such day.
At least 40 couples will be getting
married or renewing their vows during
a ceremony at the Auto Club Speedway
in Fontana — before the start of the
Pepsi MAX 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup
playoff race.
Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip
will be serving as the best man, and
speedway president Gillian Zucker will
officiate the ceremony.
“This is really a fun and quirky way
to get married or renew your vows,” said
spokesman David Talley.
The event was created with the thought
that it would prove to be both lucky and
memorable. Preparations began several
months ago, and track officials have been
pleased with the response.
“Last year, on Oct. 9, 2009, a lot of
couples were getting married at the
99 cents stores or in Vegas for $99,” Talley
said. “And in China, that was apparently
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nuptials a very lucky number combination, so
there were literally thousands of couples
getting married on that day. My staff and
I were brainstorming about this, and we
decided to do our event on 10/10/10 in
the hopes that it would also bring luck
and lasting happiness for couples.”
Firefighter Michael Moxley and
paramedic Jacquie Proulx were among
the first who signed up. They met in
2005 when Moxley was experiencing
a heart attack and dialed 911. Proulx was
the paramedic who responded to the
call, and after he recovered they decided
to go on a date. They’ve been inseparable
ever since.
“Mike taught me everything I know
about NASCAR, and I love it,” said
Proulx, a native of Hampstead, Md.
“We are very excited about coming
to the speedway for the race and our
wedding day.”
Evan and Kayleigh Halstedt also will
be taking part. While they got hitched
in 2008, the Lakewood, Wash.,
newlyweds barely had time to get their
married life started before Evan was
deployed to Iraq. When Evan, 26, was
overseas serving in the Army, he asked
Kayleigh, 24, if she would marry him
again when he returned.
“More than once, Evan would say, ‘I
can’t wait to be home with my beautiful
wife and NASCAR,’” Kayleigh said. “So
we planned a trip to Southern California
to attend the NASCAR Sprint Cup, and
when I went on to the website to get
tickets, I saw the announcement about
the wedding event. It sounded like
a fun way to renew our vows, so we
signed up immediately.”
Kayleigh and Evan plan to wear jeans
and NASCAR T-shirts during the
ceremony, and they will have two close
friends (along with thousands of race
fans) to cheer them on.
The wedding and vow renewal
packages are dubbed “Let’s Get Hitched,”
“Tie The Knot” and “Wedding Bells.”
Prices range from $200 to $950 per
couple and $75 to $350 per guest,
depending on the package. All include
two club seat tickets, two pit passes,
cupcakes, bridal bouquet and groom
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By Gino L. FiLippi
My task seemed simple enough and
quite exciting indeed: to profile a young
French winemaker and talk about how
instead of being in a vicious rivalry with
Californians, they are celebrating and
expanding their craft together. I thought to myself, “France,
here I come!”
I would not be jetting across the atlantic this time, but
rather calling upon my friends of the
vine, director of winemaking and
enologist Jon C. McPherson, and
winemaker Javier Flores at south
Coast Winery in temecula, to learn
more about the progress of a young
Bordeaux intern named Julia Lurton.
since 1985, McPherson has
emerged as one of California’s most
skilled and respected specialists in
the science of winemaking. the fine wines of south Coast
Winery continue to earn high praise and awards galore from
major winemaking competitions and journalists alike.
Lurton comes from what many consider the world’s most
recognized wine region, Bordeaux. It’s more than just a
major city in southwest France, it is the land of the great red
wine blends and home to approximately 7,000 chateaux.
she is a fifth-generation member of the prestigious
taste | wine
Bordeaux to temecula
photo courtesy south coast winery
Julia Lurton, a vintner intern from France, with Jon c. Mcpherson of south coast winery in temecula.
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Lurton wine family, who own and manage more than
30 chateaux worldwide.
The name Lurton is as famous in Bordeaux as Mondavi
is in Napa. Get the picture?
So, what has she been doing the last few years?
“Since working with Jon and Javier, I returned to
Bordeaux school for three more years, and in June 2010,
I graduated. I have a five-year degree in agriculture,
specializing in winegrowing and winemaking,” Lurton said.
“I learn many skills here because there are so many
different wines (red, white, sparkling, dry and sweet)
and several grape varieties. I like working with the
team, and I learn much from them. The ambience
is really good.”
She is performing laboratory and cellar work, honing
the skills she needs to manage the Chateau Reynier Estate
of her father Marc and mother Agnes located on the slopes
of Branne near St. Emilion Bordeaux.
“We think it is wonderful having another perspective
in the cellar,” McPherson said. “The female point of view
is always welcome.”
Lurton is quite familiar with the popular grapes of her
homeland — reds, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot; and whites, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and
Muscadelle. She also is most attentive and eager to expand
her knowledge and may even be found pouring wine and
sharing wine tales with visitors in the tasting area.
Each harvest is most important at South Coast Winery.
“It is an opportunity to correct any mistake which we
may have made in the previous year — a chance to see
if the new vineyard practices are producing positive
results,” McPherson said. “We feel that the vintage offers
a new beginning, and we are fortunate to embrace and
grow with each year as we strive to make better wine.”
The 2010 harvest season began in mid-August and is
expected to continue into October with the winery
processing more than 950 tons of grapes including
premium varietals Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay,
Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel.
The winery also produces prized California sparkling wines
from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
I asked Lurton if the Temecula winemaster is
learning French. “Yes, he tries,” she said. “He already knows
some words, and he remembers much from the last time
I came here.”
C’est bon!
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better living | seniors
By CARLA SANDERS
Evelyn Patterson is so ebullient about
gardening, her effervescence bubbles over
into conversation.
“I truly enjoy what nature gives us,”
exudes the 73-year-old Upland resident. “Gardening
is my sanctuary. I belong to a church, but this is my
other church.”
she has been involved in gardening for decades, often
maintaining a plot at home and volunteering
at rancho santa ana Botanic Garden in Claremont and as
a greeter each year in the Flower & Garden Pavilion at the
l.a. County Fair in Pomona.
these days, Patterson, a widow, shares her joy
in a communal setting at the Incredible edible Community
Garden in Upland. she loves to cook, and vegetables
grown at the garden only add to her happiness in that
setting. Her recent bounty has included spinach, turnips,
beets, lettuce, eggs, tomatoes, green beans and squash.
For Patterson and many others, the benefits of gardening
are more than just sustenance; they provide a
psychological lift as well as wonderful exercise.
“you have to keep your body moving,” she says. “you
stretch, and you get down on your knees. I have
osteoarthritis, and there are days when I hurt, but the
gardening keeps me going. It gives me a reason to get
out of the house.”
Sowing seeds of good mental, physical health
In thE
Photo by Frank Perez
evelyn Patterson, left, shows Mary Petit, organizer of the Incredible edible Community Garden, the tomatoes she has grown in her plot.
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Dr. Harvey Cohen, founder of the Cohen
Medical Center in Rancho Cucamonga,
reinforces that attitude, noting that the
benefits of gardening, especially for the
senior population, are many.
“It’s very therapeutic to be gardening.
It’s good to be outside, and getting that
kind of exercise, bending down and
getting up.”
Cohen, who specializes in geriatrics,
says gardening — whether for flowers
or food — also is extremely helpful with
cognitive skills as seniors must consider
what to plant, how to do it, the tools
needed, and how to keep weeds at bay,
among other things. “It really helps them
think,” he says.
He calls it a “healthy hobby” — unlike
sitting in the house watching soap operas
or TV all day — and one in which seniors
can find a great deal of enjoyment. It also
provides a psychological lift.
As we age, Cohen says, people tend to
become depressed when friends and family
members die. But with gardening, “you
are creating new life with a plant.” And,
if you’ve grown a vegetable garden, it’s
something that can also be shared
with others.
Connecting with others also is the key
in combating isolation and depression,
Cohen says. As such, when gardeners go
to the store for gardening supplies and
plants, that interaction affords another
opportunity for contact with the world.
It was that sense of a garden community
that spurred Mary Petit to spearhead the
Incredible Edible Community Garden in
2009. She had fond memories of growing
up in her grandfather’s house in New
Jersey, where her family always had
a vegetable garden. Subsequently,
everywhere she has lived since then, “I’ve
always tried to have some sort of garden.”
When she came to Southern California
2½ years ago from Florida, the concept
of a community garden appealed to her.
As a former professional in the
healthcare field and a vegetarian, she knew
the health benefits of fresh, home-grown
vegetables. She could not find a community
garden locally, so she took on the task of
getting one up and running.
There are now 14 individual garden
plots at the all-organic Incredible Edible
Community Garden, located on the
grounds of Pacific Christian Center
in Upland.
“This provides an opportunity for
a diverse group to come together with
a common interest,” says Petit, 61, of
San Antonio Heights. “It gives people the
chance for social interaction ... As a result
we’re almost like soul mates.”
She, too, praises the benefits of
gardening, from the exercise, fresh air
and sunshine to the feeling of peace and
tranquility while working. And, there are
the not-so-obvious benefits. “Two older
women have become good friends.
Grandparents have brought their
grandkids, and they spend time
together there.”
Patterson came to the garden after seeing
an article in the newspaper. She views it
not only as a place to nurture the seeds
of fruit and vegetables, but the seeds of
friendship as well. She has introduced two
of her friends to the garden — she calls it
a “friendship community” — and says
she learns something new every day
she’s there.
“It’s just hard to describe this passion
I have for it,” says Patterson.
Senior gardening safety tips
morning or evening to avoid
of fluids.
at a table.
Source: Dr. Harvey Cohen, Cohen Medical Center
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When it comes to Asian cuisine, it may be that Chinese food is most popular or most common, but the
wonderfully complex and delicious dishes from Thailand are certainly close behind.
Thai food is known for its harmonious balance of textures, temperatures and flavors: sweet, sour, salty, bitter. The sauces are significantly thinner than the ones in Chinese food, while Thai flavors are bolder and more assertive. Certainly you won’t find any bland-tasting food at Thai restaurants! ››
A lesson in cooking at Green Mango Thai Bistro
Thai
taste | in the kitchen
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GarlicKieffer leaves Galangal
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A taste of
Panang Salmon
Thai chiliGalangal
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Cilantro
At Green Mango, warm atmosphere, tasty cuisine
By ALLAN BORGEN
At Green MAnGo thAi
Bistro, customers are instantly
swept away by the beautiful
décor and warm and inviting atmosphere.
in addition to tables and booths, there
is a traditional area where diners can sit
on the floor while their feet gently dance
for joy in the open space beneath them.
the food is authentic in every way. the
owner and chefs take no shortcuts in
preparing this royal food, and the serene
ambiance is the perfect setting.
A recent meal started with the tom Ka
soup ($8.95), a delicious blend of tangy
hot and sour soup infused with
lemongrass, galangal, kieffer lime leaves,
mushrooms, cilantro and coconut milk.
Proteins can include chicken, shrimp or
seafood. What a great way to start.
next came the impressive Green
Mango sample plate ($10.95), which
consisted of two skewers of chicken, lots
of fried sweet potatoes and crispy cut-up
spring rolls. three different dipping
sauces especially prepared for the
appetizers came on the plate. Another
terrific starter!
For entrees, i ordered the popular
Drunken noodles ($9.95), pan fried flat
rice noodles with garlic, chili, onions, bell
peppers, broccoli, thai sweet basil, the
special house sauce and a choice of meats
(we chose the shrimp) followed by the
signature Panang salmon Curry ($14.95).
the salmon was a perfect match for the
sauce, but you also may order the panang
curry with beef, chicken, shrimp or
Drunken noodles, another customer favorite
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›› The ingredients used in Thai cooking are different
from what is used in other Asian cuisines. Some of
the primary staples include: rice noodles, peanuts,
coconut milk, lemongrass, kieffer lime leaves,
galangal, ginger, garlic, chilies, shallots, green onion,
chile paste, cilantro, onions, and soy and fish sauce.
Seasonings and herbs such as cumin, turmeric,
ginger, peppercorns, palm sugar, tamarind and
white sugar are used in making curry.
Speaking of curry, there are five main types
of Thai curries: green, red, yellow, panang and
massaman. These popular curries were influenced
from India, and all have a different flavor profile.
Whether you order them mild or fiery hot and
spicy, the complex flavors will delight your
culinary senses.
What better way is there to learn about Thai food
than to step into the kitchen with a Thai chef?
Meet owner/chef Chai Kungvanwong from Green
Mango Thai Bistro in Rancho Cucamonga. He is as
passionate about the food as he is about pleasing
his customers.
“Cooking Thai food is easy, it’s the preparation
and the attention to detail that is most important,”
he said.
The vast number of fresh ingredients and spices
arrayed in front of the cook can be intimidating, but
it’s the intense heat and flames under the wok that
that gets all the attention. Talk about hot, hot, hot!
The cook must constantly stir and move the wok
around in order for all of the ingredients to be
perfectly cooked. The aromas that come from the
food being cooked in the wok excite all
of the senses.
One of the most popular dishes at Green Mango
Thai Bistro is the Panang Salmon, which Chai so
graciously showed me how to make. It may appear
complicated, but it really isn’t.
Step 1: Prepare Panang Curry herbs
Assemble these ingredients: lemongrass, galangal,
kieffer leaves, garlic and cilantro. Cut and place all
of the ingredients in a blender and puree until
smooth. Add a very small amount of water, if
desired. Set pureed mixture aside.
Step 2: Making the curry
On the stove, pour 3/4 cup of vegetable oil into
a large pot. Place on low heat. Put 4 ounces of Mae
A traditional dining area at Green Mango Thai Bistro in Rancho Cucamonga
‘Cooking Thai food is easy, it’s the preparation and the attention to detail that is most important.’
seafood. The sauce was so good, I wanted to bathe myself in it.
Other dishes that I highly recommend include the Jade Curry ($9.95),
made with Thai herbs and chilies, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, zucchini,
bell peppers, Thai sweet basil and a choice of meats; the exciting
Green Mango Steak Supreme ($16.95), grilled filet mignon served
with a delicious Green Mango sauce; and for dessert, the magnificent
Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice with Fresh Mango ($6.95).
I love this restaurant and plan on eating my way through the menu
on each visit. Happy eating!
Green Mango Thai Bistro11226 Fourth St., Suite 102, Rancho Cucamonga 909-987-8885, www.greenmangothaibistro.com Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (until 10 p.m. Friday), 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9:30 p.m. Sunday Prices: $6-$10 for lunch, $9-$17 for dinner
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Allan Borgen cooks with owner Chai Kungvanwong.
Among brand Panang curry paste (available
at most Asian markets) into the hot oil.
Add ¼ cup of the curry herbs that were
prepared ahead of time. Add ¼ tablespoon
ground cumin seeds. Add ¼ tablespoon
ground roasted cilantro seeds. Stir well for
about 5 to 7 minutes. Turn heat up
to medium.
Slowly add 1½ cans of coconut milk
(Mae Ploy brand) and mix until the mixture
boils. Continue to stir. Add 1 piece of
coconut sugar. Add ¼ cup regular white
sugar. Add ¼ teaspoon salt. Add ¼ cup
fish sauce.
Boil the mixture until all of the
ingredients are blended evenly (about 15
minutes). Stir the mixture every minute or
so to avoid burn spots.
Step 3. Preparing the salmon
Place 3 to 4 pieces of salmon in hot water
for about 30 seconds to take away any fishy
taste. Take out and pat dry.
Place salmon into the curry mixture and
let cook for about 5 minutes. Place the
salmon in a bowl or plate and gently ladle
the curry over and around the salmon.
Garnish with red and green bell peppers.
Serve with steamed white rice.
Allan Borgen hosts the “Let’s Dine Out” radio
show, Saturday afternoons on KTIE (590 AM).
Contact him at allan@allanborgen.com or
909-910-3463; and visit www.feedme411.com
and www.letsdineoutshow.com. Borgen is a
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dining outWHERE TO EAT
CLAREMONTBUCA DI BEPPO Adjacent to the DoubleTree Inn, 505 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-399-3287, www.bucadibeppo.com • Family-style servings of Italian favorites. Lunch & dinner. $$
CASA DE SALSA 415 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-445-1200, http://casadesalsarestaurant.com • Chicken mole, crab meat and spinach enchiladas are featured along with traditional tacos, chiles rellenos and tamales. FB $
HEROES & LEGENDS 131 Yale Ave.; 909-621-6712 • A colorful downtown Claremont spot with wonderful sandwiches, ribs and appetizers as well as 46 beers on tap. Lunch & dinner daily. FB $
HIP KITTY JAZZ & FONDUE LOUNGE 502 W. First St.; 909-447-6700, www.hipkittyjazz.com • Located in the Packinghouse in Claremont Village West, the Hip Kitty fondue dinners on a prix fixe menu include salad, cheese and meat fondue, a desert and wine. Open Tu-Su. RS, FB, $$-$$$
INKA TRAILS 1077 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-626-4426, www.inkatrailsrestaurant.com • Peruvian style cuisine with menu items including ceviche and empanadas. Lunch & dinner Tu-Su. $
THE PRESS RESTAURANT 129 Harvard Ave.; 909-625-4808, www.thepressrestaurant.com • A hip, eclectic place where late diners may linger to enjoy live music. Lunch & dinner Tu-Sa; Su dinner only; M bar only 8 p.m. to midnight. FB $$
TUTTI MANGIA ITALIAN GRILL 102 Harvard Ave; 909-625-4669, www.tuttimangia.com • This Claremont trattoria features cuisine focused on grilled meats, fresh seafood and enticing desserts. Lunch M-F, dinner daily. $$$
WALTERS RESTAURANT 310 Yale Ave.; 909-624-4914, www.waltersrestaurant.biz • Fusion/Afghan cuisine includes kabobs, curries, spicy pastas and pizzas. Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily. $$
ONTARIOBENIHANA 3760 E. Inland Empire Blvd.; 909-483-0937, www.benihana.com • Dinner and a show, with chefs grilling chicken, seafood, steak and vegetables at your table. Also sushi bar and specialty drinks. Lunch & dinner daily. RS, FB, $$$
DAVE & BUSTER’S 4821 Mills Circle; 909-987-1557, www.daveandbusters.com • Burgers, sandwiches, chicken, pasta, seafood and steaks, plus electronic games and billiards. Lunch & dinner daily. FB, $
MARKET BROILER 4553 E. Mills Circle; 909-581-0866, www.marketbroiler.com • Wide varieties of fresh fish, chicken, steak, pasta, wood-fired oven pizza and more. Lunch & dinner M-Sa; dinner only Su. FB, $
NEW YORK GRILL 950 Ontario Mills Drive; 909-987-1928, http://newyorkgrill.com • Chicken, duck, salmon, Australian lobster tail, lamb, ribs and quality steaks. Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa. RS, FB, $$$
PANDA INN 3223 Centre Lake Drive; 909-390-2888, www.pandainn.com • Mandarin- and Szechwan-inspired entrees, soups, salads, seven varieties of noodles and rice. Lunch & dinner daily; Sunday brunch buffet. FB, $
ROSA’S 425 N. Vineyard Ave.; 909-937-1220, www.rosasitalian.com • Fine Italian cuisine served in intimate surroundings. Piano player Thursday through Saturday. Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa. RS, FB, $$$
TOKYO TOKYO 990 Ontario Mills Drive, Suite H; 909-987-7999, www.tokyotokyosushi.com • Japanese cuisine, seafood and a full-service sushi bar. Dining areas include traditional Tatami rooms and a tropical garden setting. Lunch Tu-F, dinner Tu-Su. RS, $$
POMONA2ND STREET BISTRO 171 W. Second St.; 909-622-6619, www.pomonabistro.com • With Italian and French fare, provincial bistro style flavors the menu at this reasonably priced dining spot. Lunch, M-F; dinner, Tu-Sa. $
ALADDIN JR. RESTAURANT & CAFE II 296 W. Second St.; 909-623-4333, www.aladdinjrrestaurant.com • Bright colorful dining at Aladdin Jr. II includes babaghanouj (a dish of roasted eggplant with sesame seed oil), hummus, stuffed grape leaves, falafel and shish kabobs. Lunch & dinner, M-Sa, from 11 a.m. $
MCKINLEY’S GRILLE Sheraton Suites Fairplex, 601 W. McKinley Ave.; 909-868-5915, www.starwoodhotels.com • Traditional breakfast fare, plus pasta, steak, seafood and more. Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily. FB, $$$
SAKURA ICHI 101 W. Mission Blvd.; 909-865-2059, http://sakuraichi.com • Dinner combos come with salad, miso soup, steamed rice and dessert. Beer, wine and cocktails are served. Lunch Tu-F, dinner T-Su. FB, $$$
RANCHO CUCAMONGAAFGHAN PALACE 8685 Baseline Road; 909-466-3723, www.afghanpalacecuisine.com • Traditional Afghan cuisine, including seven kabob varieties and pita bread sandwiches. Lunch & dinner daily. $
ANTONINO’S 8045 Vineyard Ave.; 909-941-0047, www.antoninosrestaurant.net • Northern and Southern Italian cuisine served in a dining room
ExPLORE, EAT SOMEWHERE NEW! Our Inland Empire is home to many f ine dining spots. Offered here are a few
ideas for your next evening out. Not every restaurant is for every taste and experiences vary, so before you go, we suggest you also talk with friends, check out menus online and ask servers about house specialities. We also solicit your help in correcting errors and invite feedback on great experiences and instances when establishments fail to meet expectations.
ABBREvIATIONS & PRICINGRS , reservations suggested. (While some restaurants suggest reservations on cer tain nights, others request them only for par ties of f ive or more.) FB , full bar. $ mostly under $15, $$ mostly under $20, $$$ mostly under $50, $$$$ above $50
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with Romanesque paintings and comfy seating. Lunch & dinner daily. RS, FB, $
BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 1520 Fourth St.; 909-581-6750, www.bjsrestaurants.com • Deep-dish pizzas, salads, sandwiches, pastas, steaks, baby back ribs and more. Lunch and dinner daily. RS, FB, $
FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR Victoria Gardens, 7905 Monet Ave.; 909-463-0416, www.flemingssteakhouse.com • Upscale steakhouse serving prime beef cuts including filet mignon, New York strip and prime rib. Salmon, scallops, crab legs and lobster also featured. Dinner nightly. RS, FB, $$$
GALLI’S RESTAURANT & PIANO BAR 6620 Carnelian St.; 909-941-1100, www.gallis.net • Casual dining with pasta, sandwiches and specialty pizzas for two among the most popular selections. Live entertainment; lunch and dinner daily. RS, FB, $
GREEN MANGO THAI BISTRO 11226 Fourth St.; 909-987-8885, www.greenmangothaibistro.com • Authentic Thai selections without Chinese influences. Beer and wine are served. $
HAANDI INDIAN CUISINE 7890 Haven Ave.; 909-581-1951, www.haandiindiancuisine.com • Northern Indian cuisine with some adjustments for American tastes, cooked in a tandoor clay oven. Lunch & dinner daily. FB, $$
ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY Bass Pro Shop at Victoria Gardens, 7777 Victoria Gardens Lane; 909-922-5400, www.fishcompany.com
• Discovered here: blackened tilapia topped with grilled shrimp, broiled catfish, mahi mahi and yellowfin tuna. FB, $$
JOE’S CRAB SHACK 12327 Foothill Blvd.; 909-463-6599, www.joescrabshack.com • Shrimp – popcorn, crispy, jalapeno, platters and pasta – and an assortment beach fun as well as seafood, steaks and sandwiches. FB, $$
LUCILLE’S SMOKEHOUSE BARBECUE 12624 N. Mainstreet in Victoria Gardens; 909-463-7427, www.lucillesbbq.com • Lucille’s serves up slow-cooked ribs, pulled pork and ’cue of all kinds as well as Cajun delights with draft beers. FB $$
MAGIC LAMP INN 8189 Foothill Blvd.; 909-981-8659, www.themagiclampinn.com • The menu at this Route 66 landmark includes prime rib, rack of lamb, salmon fillet and chateaubriand. Lunch Tu-F, dinner Tu-Su. FB, $$$
OMAHA JACK’S GRILLHOUSE & BREWERY 11837 Foothill Blvd.; 909-477-4377, www.omahajacks.com • Hearty pasta, seafood, steaks, burgers, barbecue and other American fare and award-winning beer brewed on the spot. RS, FB, $$
RICHIE’S REAL AMERICAN DINER Victoria Gardens, 8039 Monet Ave.; 909-899-8101, www.richiesdiner.com • All-American egg dishes and pancakes plus burgers, chicken, steaks and desserts. $
SALSITAS MEXICAN GRILL 10540 Baseline Road, Suite A, Alta Loma; 909-948-1158 • Freshly made
tortillas and traditional Mexican fare make this spot a local favorite. Lunch & dinner daily. $
SYCAMORE INN 8318 Foothill Blvd.; 909-982-1104, www.thesycamoreinn.com • Hospitality has long been the hallmark of the Sycamore Inn, which dates to the mid-1800s. Dinner nightly. RS, FB, $$$
UPLANDCAFE ALLEGRO 186 N. Second Ave.; 909-949-0805 • Rustic Italian dining in downtown Upland, with wonderful breads and a range of classic dishes. Lunch and dinner M-Sa; Su 4-9 p.m. $$
CHRISTOPHE'S 296 N. Second Ave.; 909-256-4327 • California/French cuisine includes elegant salads, pasta, duck, scallops, beef and more. Lunch and dinner, T-Su. RS, FB, $$
JD ALLISON'S BAR & GRILL 291 N. Second Ave.; 909-982-4469, http://jdallisonsbarandgrill.com • West Coast style bar food mingles local beer, with Californian and Mexican fare. FB, $
KISHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR 320 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-981-1770, kishirestaurant.com • Diners will find ahi steak, ginger pork and Sukiyaki beef on the menu. RR, $$
SPAGGI’S 1651 W. Foothill Blvd., H-1; 909-579-0497, www.spaggis.com • Italian classics as well as distinctive dishes including a South African sea bass served with scalloped potatoes, snap peas and roasted corn. Lunch M-F; dinner daily. FB $$-$$$
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(1) Immormino family: Kaeli, left, Jacob, mother Brett, Nikki and father Joe (2) Jacob Immormino (3) Aleena and Jose Barzaga (4) James Shade (5) Ken and Linda Brooks, left, Dakota Pankratz, Kelleen Caster and J.R. Morgan (6) James Shade, left, Katherine Shade, Wei-Tsu Loh and Sonia Zhu (7) Kyle Perrry, left, Candice and Eddie Rummel, and Mark Perry (8) Justine Manjarrez, left, Stephanie Manjarrez, Debbie Crouch and Jackie Manjarrez
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Friends of the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care and Adoption Center went several rounds for their furry friends at the annual Putt for Paws miniature golf tournament at Boomers! in Upland. Animal lovers of all ages came out to spend a fun time on the links and help raise money to feed and care for homeless cats and dogs.
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(1) Bonnie Scudder, left, Jim Dale and Jaynie Boren (2) Noel and Charles Magistro (3) Richard Crean, left, and Cheri Dale (4) Felice Loverso, left, Robert Curry and Steven Moreau (5) Susan Gordon, left, Anne Moreau, Carloann Stoney and April Morris
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Citrus Valley Health Partners,
Pomona Valley Hospital
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Eventssept. 25 — Sixth annual Megan Savage Memorial 5K run to benefit families dealing with cancer. John McCarthy Park, San Antonio Avenue, Upland; 1K children’s run at 8:45 a.m., 5K run at 9 a.m.; registration $20 for children and $30 for adults through Sept. 23, $5 more on the day of the race; 909-532-8135.
oct. 2 — Ontario Host Lions Club hosts its 10th annual pasta dinner and wine-tasting event with proceeds to benefit the service organization’s many community projects. Rabi’s Café, 930 N. Central Ave., Upland; 5:30 p.m.; $30 in advance, $35 at the door; 909-944-7715
oct. 10 — Inland Valley Hope Partners’ Power of 10 celebration and 37th annual Walk for the Hungry fundraiser. The goal is 1,000 walkers and $100,000. Chaffey High School, Ontario; 1 p.m.; 909-622-3806.
oct. 16 — Frontier Project’s Green Tie Gala supports workshops and educational programs at the environmental center founded by the Cucamonga Valley Water District. Frontier Project, 10435 Ashford St., Rancho Cucamonga; 6 p.m.; $100; 909-944-6025, wwww.frontierproject.org.
oct. 16 — Walk to Remember’s 5K walk to support families who are suffering through the loss of a baby either during pregnancy or infancy. Cal State San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway; 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. memorial; 909-235-9255.
oct. 16 — Twilight at the Reeder Citrus Ranch. Wine, dinner and jazz event raises funds for education programs and preservation of the historic property. Reeder Ranch, 4405 W. Holt Blvd., Montclair; 5 p.m.; $25; 909-395-0951.
oct. 23 — House of Ruth hosts its annual Moveable Feast fundraiser to raise money to help victims of domestic violence; 6 p.m.; $120; 909-868-8007, www.houseofruthinc.org. (Nonprofit profile on page 48.)
oct. 23 — Planes of Fame Air Museum, fourth annual Taste of Flight Gala with wine tasting, dinner and silent auction. Planes of Fame Air Museum, 7000 Merrill Ave., No. 17, Chino; 5 p.m.; $125; 909-597-4754, www.planesoffame.org.
oct. 30 — Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Foundation’s annual “Celebrating with Style” fashion show and luncheon to benefit the Robert and Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Center. DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario; 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; $75; 909-865-9139.
oct. 30 — Chino Valley VFW Post 11546 and the West End Animal Shelter in Ontario are teaming up for a Vets and Pets Charity Car Show, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Flo’s Airport Café at Chino Airport; $15 same-day registration, admission is free; dr_rockett@yahoo.com
nov. 6 — The Upland Community Partnership for Youth Development is having its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser featuring New York Pizza Co. and Bert & Rocky’s Cream Co. Gibson Senior Center, 250 N. Third Ave., Upland; 6 to 9 p.m.; $20; 909-931-4280.
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nonprofit profile | house of ruth
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By SUZANNE SPROUL
Domestic violence hurts physically and emotionally. And for the past three decades, House of Ruth is one organization that has rallied to help women and children who have been abused — offering immediate shelter and care to those in need, with a companion effort to raise awareness that abuse can’t be tolerated.
A safe haven from abuse
“Domestic violence is a secretive
sickness, really, for the lack of a better
term. it’s a cycle, a family dynamic,
that can repeat itself if people don’t
recognize that,” said michele
Broadnax, the nonprofit’s director of
development and public relations. “What
we are trying to do is bring attention to the
issue and then refocus our efforts to help.”
those efforts are called upon regularly, she adds.
“People in our community need our help every
day, and we are helping every way we can. But it
takes resources.”
Besides immediate emergency shelter and care, House
of Ruth offers transitional assistance for families trying
to piece their lives back together. shelter means
providing a safe place where women and their children
can catch their collective breaths and then begin to
manage their lives.
“our shelters need everything. We welcome monetary
donations, but we understand the economy is very
difficult right now,” Broadnax said. “in-kind donations
would be terrific. We could use a cleaning service. We
need new sheets so when people come we can offer them
a clean, freshly made bed. We have sheets, but they are
washed commercially and wear out quickly. We’re not
talking luxurious sheets, just something nice.
“Actually, people should think about our shelters like
they would homes. What it takes to run a shelter is the
same as it takes to run a home.”
there also are the extras. the nonprofit, for example,
recently gave 19 backpacks to children heading back
to school.
“We could use 100 of them, really, but we only have
so many,” Broadnax said. “We try to create normalcy,
and sometimes that’s as simple as giving a child a
backpack to take to school.”
House of Ruth is in the same
fundraising mode as other nonprofits
— facing the same decline in
donations while trying to cope
with added demand.
“We rely heavily on government
funds, and when those dry up our shelter
and counseling programs get hit and hit
hard. We are managing with fewer funds, but we
need more donor support so we have to step up our
game,” said Broadnax, who started in July, bringing more
than 20 years of experience as a nonprofit executive and
fundraising professional.
“We are excited that michele has joined the House
of Ruth staff,” said sue Aebischer, executive director.
“she is an excellent addition to our management team.
michele brings new energy and ideas that will grow our
current fundraising program and redouble our public
relations campaigns.”
one of those efforts is a candlelight vigil for Domestic
violence Awareness month. the ceremony will be at
6 p.m. oct. 14 at the nonprofit’s Pomona outreach office,
599 n. main st.
House of Ruth also is hosting its annual moveable
Feast dinner on oct. 23 at 6 p.m., starting at the home
of the president of the claremont Graduate University.
Guests will then progress to host homes. tickets
are $100.
“there will be great meals, wonderful camaraderie and
staff people sharing stories about the work House of
Ruth does,” Broadnax said. “We want this to be a bit
more intimate, and we think taking just a few minutes
out of the evening to talk about the work of this
organization will help put everything into focus.”
House of Ruth operates with the belief that providing
shelter today will bring empowerment forever. For more
information, call 909-868-8007.
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(1) Linda Horoshak, left, Upland Mayor John Pomierski, Robert F. Schauer and Ray Piccini (2) Haig Jamgotchian, left, and Gary Rea (3) Ken Green, left, and George Voigt (4) Monica Smirl, left, and Sue Sundell (5) Kat Schauer, left, and Nan Piccini (6) Joel and Terri Pagett
PHOTOS BY JAMES CARBONE
The Scheu Family YMCA
of Upland’s Incredible Edibles
summer fundraiser was just that
— incredible. A record number
of restaurants, wineries and food
vendors, along with guests, spent
the night sampling tasty treats
and helping the nonprofit raise
money for community programs
and scholarships. Visitors got
a sneak peek at the renovations
in progress at the Foothill
Boulevard building. When
completed, the Y will be able
to expand its programs.
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