Two Cal Polys, one great float
The award-winning university entrant, now with 47 trophies claimed by students, got its start in 1949 with just a $258 budget. Cal Poly students pieced together what would become an oversized rocking horse, illustrating the “Childhood Memories” theme of that year’s parade.

Upland group celebrates another miracle
Children and families are selected for the program – the largest of its kind in the Inland Empire – based on need, and will be treated to chaperoned shopping sprees at Kohl’s Department Store and Dick’s Sporting Goods. A number of other merchants at the center are donating discount coupons, gift bags or other items.

Graber’s olives are family tradition dating back to 1892
Graber called olives one of the finest food delicacies of California. And after research and study of this method used by earlier ranchers, he cured several barrels of his own. The following season, a much greater quantity was demanded by neighbors and friends who had eaten from the original barrels.

INSIDE
A U.S. Geological Survey reveals that pouring old prescriptions down the drain can hurt ecosystems. Page 2.

Candlelight Pavilion presents an original holiday performance
The show follows the staff at the Nutty Pines Inn as they go all out to rescue their business during the holiday season. Christmas is fast approaching and everyone is full of warmth and happiness except those who work at the inn.

What’s in a name? Community, history and business
For the cities today that dot this route, their current names represent the entire span of the history of the Foothills communities. Some have historical significance, others were selected to promote some aspect of the city – and one had to stage a wedding to make peace with its original name.

FOOTHILLS READER
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FOOTHILLS BREIFS
Those in need of emergency shelter are encour aged to go to one of the listed pick-up points for free transportation rather than the site address unless otherwise indicated..

Dance for grace, health and to make new friends
Many couples who have come to the Hammitt’s Arthur Murray Dance Studio have gained fun and enjoyment, increased self-confidence, overcome shyness, received admiration from others at wedding receptions and acquired more grace and poise, she said..

ARTS CALENDAR
Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 65 and older and students with valid ID, $4 for children ages 3-12 and free for children younger than 3 and members of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden and the Claremont Museum of Art. For more information, call 909-625-8767 or visit www.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
CLAREMONT Dec. 14 and 15 Mountainside Master Chorale Christmas Program 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14 and 3:30 p.m., Dec. 15 at Claremont United Church of Christ, 6th and Harvard; General Admission is $20 and Seniors/Students is $17. Sacred music for choir and organ featuring Ty Woodward, organist.

LIBRARIES
Employment Workshop 10 a.m., Ovitt Family Community Library, 215 E. C St. Library staff will help attendees file an unemployment application online and design a resume. Participants will become familiar with local and federal resources and the California Employment Development Department.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
111 E. Arrow Highway DATE: Nov. 6 PRICE: $300,000 BUYER/SELLER: Somvichian (family trust), Kamol Somvichian (trustee) (trustee) and Marielena Somvichian/Ronnie Earl Spence (trustee) and the Ronnie Earl Spence 2010 (living trust) BED/BATH/SQ. FT.: 3/2/1,104.

Holiday home decorating often works for sellers
While there tends to be a long-standing formula to holiday decorating that includes trees and wreaths for greenery, with tinsel and lights for shimmer, new decorating trends are using plants in the garden to reimagine traditional holiday decor.