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Street Sweeping Reminders

By City of Eastvale

The City of Eastvale contracts with Dickson Street Sweeping  for street sweeping services. This service ensures that all arterial, residential, industrial and alley roadways are kept clean. Maintaining clean streets keeps the City of Eastvale beautiful and complies with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements.

For more information regarding the street sweeping schedule, general street maintenance or service, please call (951) 361-0900.

Please follow the links to view the Street Sweeping schedule:

Many Riverside County residents are unaware of the storm water pollution (polluted runoff) problem, and the threat it poses to the local Santa Ana river, lakes and streams. In fact, many people don’t realize that storm drains connect to local waterways so whatever ends up in the storm drains flows directly – without treatment – to our rivers, lakes and streams.

Another misconception is that storm drain pollution happens only when it rains. Actually, throughout the dry part of the year, pollutants such as motor oil, antifreeze, trash and grease accumulate on streets and parking lots. When rain finally does fall, the rain water carries these pollutants into the storm drain. Even common activities such as over watering lawns and landscaped areas, car washing and hosing down driveways or pet waste droppings cause pollutants to make their way into the storm drain.

The storm drain pollution protection program encourages everyone to find out what YOU can do to help keep our precious waterways clean and to protect our natural resources.

Common contaminants found in polluted runoff:

 

  • Heavy Metals – metals and toxic contaminants from vehicle exhaust, tire compounds, motor oil, and weathered paint.
  • Restaurant oils and grease – fuels and lubricants enter storm drains from leaks and spills of automobile engines, transmissions, radiators, and improper dumping of oil into storm drains.
  • Pesticides, Herbicides and Fertilizers – chemicals that are over-applied during yard care enter storm drains from watering landscaped areas.
  • Solvents and Household Chemicals – paint thinners, oil and water based paints, degreasers, detergents, bleach, drain cleaners, and other household products enter local waters if dumped into storm drains or onto streets.
  • Bacteria and Plant Nutrients – bacteria from sewage, animal waste, litter, decomposing vegetation, and septic leaks cause serious health problems.

Since preventing pollution is much easier and less costly than cleaning up after the fact, we should all learn what we can do to help keep our water clean! Please visit the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation Districtwebsite http://rcflood.org/stormwater to download several FREE brochures and materials that provide simple pollution prevention activities that you can easily incorporate into daily activities.

 

Walnut-Diamond Bar Station Welcomes New volunteer On Patrol Academy Graduates

By LA County Sheriff’s Department

Volunteer on Patrol Group Photo Photo courtesy: LA Sheriff’s Department

Volunteer on Patrol Group Photo
Photo courtesy: LA Sheriff’s Department

Congratulations to the recent graduates of the Volunteers on Patrol Academy. Pictured from left to right, are Sebe Garton, David Garcia, Marilyn Zarco, Loretta Perez, and Dennis Merrill.

Volunteers on Patrol (VOP’s) is a team of community-spirited citizens performing non-hazardous patrol duties including: residential vacation checks, park safety checks, conducting traffic control, issuing parking citations, and performing directed patrol assignments. The VOP’s patrol the cities of Walnut and Diamond Bar, and the unincorporated County areas of Covina Hills and Rowland Heights. For additional information regarding the Volunteer Program, please contact Sergeant Mark Saldecke at 909-859-2859 or via email at WAL/DBVolunteerEmail@lasd.org.

Straight Talk

I went to a family reunion at my cousin’s house last year and my camera was missing from the table I was sitting at- A letter from Stacy L.

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

By Danice Akiyoshi N.D.

Q: I asked my cousin to ask everyone if it got mixed in with their belongings accidently and she said she would send a group e mail.  She said no one responded and I was disappointed because I had tons of important pictures stored in that camera that I hated to lose.  Yesterday, I saw that my cousin was at Disneyland because she posted pictures on social media.   I was mad when I saw my exact camera with a pink and white polka dot case in her hand in one of the pictures.  She lied to me.  I want my pictures back so I plan to confront her and ask for my camera back.  My mom said I might be mistaken and that I shouldn’t confront her.  She said it will cause a fight between our two families and I should not bring it up.  I disagree.

 

 

A: I disagree with your mom.  Call your cousin and politely mention that you noticed a camera that looked exactly like yours in her social media photo.  Ask her if she found it after all but just forgot who it belonged to.  If she says it’s hers, I doubt there’s much you can do unless you’re willing for things to get ugly.  Only you can decide how far you want to take it at that point.  This is a tough situation.

 

 

 

SCORE Inland Empire To Provide Mentoring And Workshops

By City of Eastvale                                                         

Eastvale –  SCORE Inland Empire will be providing mentoring for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Eastvale on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, beginning on October 3, 2016.  Mentoring appointments will be available during one hour sessions at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on those days.  Mentoring is provided by active and retired business men and women with experience in all aspects of business to help local small businesses grow and prosper.  There is no charge for mentoring.  Mentoring sessions will be located at Eastvale City Hall; 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910 in Eastvale.

Appointments for one (1) hour mentoring sessions can be made on the Inland Empire website at inlandempire.score.org.

Additionally SCORE will be providing workshops in Eastvale beginning in January, 2017.  The workshops will cover a variety of small business topics.  Workshops will be held at New Day Christian Church at 7155 Hamner Avenue in Eastvale.  The workshops will cover a wide variety of topics that help small business such as writing business plans, online marketing, social media, marketing, personnel issues, financing, acquiring rental space, accounting and much more.  Registration for the workshops can be completed at inlandempire.score.org.

SCORE is a non-profit organization that has assisted more than 10 million entrepreneurs to help them start and grow small businesses nationwide in over 50 years since it was founded. It is a network of over 11,000 volunteer mentors in over 300 chapters nationwide who are dedicated to helping small business.  SCORE Inland Empire is the local chapter that provides mentoring and workshops at 15 sites within the Inland Empire.

SCORE is pleased and honored to offer programs in the City of Eastvale and assisting small businesses and the local economy.

New Company Opens In Old Bob’s Big Boy Spot

Mike Armijo  

Photo courtesy: Mike Armijo

Photo courtesy: Mike Armijo

Diamond Bar – A year ago this month, Bob’s Big Boy in Diamond Bar closed for business after a 35 year stint on the corner of Golden Springs and Brea Canyon Roads. Now a new era begins: Pho Ha Plus, Vietnamese Cuisine, will be filling that iconic spot, and has announced their opening for later this month.

Facing rising costs, expensive rehab and landlord disputes, restaurant owner James Tsaic, closed the place he’d owned since 1992.

“We tried all we could to keep our doors open,” Tsai said.”We came to a point where we needed to end this land fighting. But ultimately it became an unfair fight where the landowner won.” Tsai said he tried negotiating with the building’s landlord over the remaining years on the Bob’s Big Boy lease but to no avail.

The former diner-style eatery, featuring a long, curved counter with wooden bar stools and small booths scattered throughout the dining room, went through a number of chefs, general managers and culinary styles as the owner repeatedly worked to capture an audience in the ever-changing demographics of the city, located on a busy intersection on Golden Springs Road and the 60 and 57 freeway.

“There are three reasons that changed our minds in closing our doors,” Tsai said.”First, there was a spike in the rent. Then, the demographics had changed. Finally, the 57/60 freeway construction started and moved a lot of businesses in the area.”

“Diamond Bar has always been good to us. The city council has also supported us but there was nothing they could do because of the landowners,” Tsai added.

The restaurant attempted a historical landmark petition campaign back in 2012, but failed to reach the 20,000 required signatures, Tsai said. The building first opened in 1979, and is 15-years short of being considered for the national historical landmark status, he said.

Now only two Bob’s Big Boy locations remain in California – Norco and Burbank.

Though it was no secret that business wasn’t exactly booming. It was also in dire need of costly repairs, according to customers and employees.

No word on when Pho Ha Plus will be officially opened.

Ten New Military Banners Installed

By City of Eastvale

On Wednesday, November 2nd the City of Eastvale installed ten (10) new military banners along Archibald Avenue between 65th Street and Grapewin Street.

“The Military Banners are a reminder of the men and women who are serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces.  It is an honor to see each one and know they are representing Eastvale, California,” said Mayor Ike Bootsma.

The Eastvale City Council allocated funding for the fiscal year 2016/2017 to continue the Military Banner Program. The program is also funded by donations from local businesses, residents and Eastvale non-profit organizations. 100% of donations are allocated to the installation and maintenance of the program.  Any contribution amount is greatly appreciated.

“We truly appreciate the continued support for our Military Banner Program by our residents, local businesses and Eastvale non-profit organizations. Shortly after the City’s re-administration, we received a generous donation from Waste Management which was much appreciated,” said Bootsma.

Ten new military banners were installed to honor the following military personnel:

U.S. Air Force
Ronald M. Cabal

U.S. Army
Nicholas Casanova
Robert Espinoza
Maria Nufable

U.S. Navy
Jeffery S. Davis
Colin Liddicote
Sean Pierre Rangel

U.S. Marine Corps
Adrian Canales
Christian Cervantez
John C. Jimenez

The City of Eastvale will be accepting new applications for the Military Banner Program starting in January of 2017. If you are interested in donating to Eastvale’s Military Banner Program, contributions can be sent to:

City of Eastvale
Military Banner Program
12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910
Eastvale, CA 91752-3667

To learn more about Eastvale’s Military Banner Program, please visit www.bitly.com/eastvalemilitarybanner for program details.

Walnut Avenue Elementary School celebrates its Golden Anniversary

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Kindergarten and transitional kindergarten students sing a song at Walnut Avenue Elementary School’s 50th Anniversary assembly Friday (Nov. 4, 2016) at the Chino campus Photo courtesy: CVUSD

BY CVUSD  

Bubbling with excitement, Walnut Avenue Elementary School students lined up Friday morning (Nov. 4) to form a giant 50 on their school playfield. A photographer atop a very tall ladder captured the moment as part of the Chino school’s 50th Anniversary Celebration assembly.
The school — built with some of the proceeds of an $8 million bond — opened its doors on March 15, 1966 to help accommodate growth in Chino, said Principal Karen Morales, who served as mistress of ceremonies for the assembly in the school quad. At the time of Walnut’s opening, an average home cost $14,000. Today, the new homes behind Walnut cost $536,000, Morales said.
The principal said she has spent 24 of her 25 years in the Chino Valley Unified School District at Walnut as a teacher, and later as an administrator.
“I was here for the 25th (anniversary),” she said. “I was here for the 40th, and now I am here for the 50th. You can be sure I will be back for the 75th.”
Morales said the school also has a great academic legacy. She said the school’s Academic Performance Index (API) score increased 85 points in 2002, the highest increase that year of all San Bernardino County schools.
About five of Walnut’s teachers actually attended the school as children, and several other teachers have children attending the school, Morales said. Instructional Coach Kris Ives has the longest tenure at Walnut, 27 years.
She provided all the students and staff with a commemorative water bottle to mark the occasion.
San Bernardino County Schools Superintendent Ted Alejandre also attended the assembly, commending the school on reaching its golden anniversary, and for being such a beautiful campus.
“I’m home!” former Walnut Avenue Elementary School Principal Ken Hawkins told the assembly crowd. Coming from Indiana for the event, he encouraged students and staff members to make their memories of the school about people. “Smile at someone every day…do something good for someone every day,” he said.
Walnut Avenue sixth-grader Ramon Montes-Torres was the official student speaker for the event. At the school since kindergarten, Ramon thanked several individual teachers for helping him learn different skills throughout the years. He said he wants to be a civil engineer.
Other speakers included Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education President Andrew Cruz, board members Irene Hernandez-Blair and James Na, and Walnut’s Parent Faculty Association President Aida Jimenez.
Student Council President Elsa Mercado led the Pledge of Allegiance for the assembly, and music teacher Lindsay Roche played the “Star Spangled Banner” on the French horn.
Kindergarten and transitional kindergarten students sang songs, and the sixth-graders danced and sang to “Celebration” by Kool & the Gang.
An anniversary festival, featuring games, entertainment and food, was held that evening.

 

Tips from Deputy Myers

Deputy Myers

Deputy Myers

Dear Deputy Myers:

How can I start or join a Neighborhood Watch near my home?

With all the exceptional growth in population to Eastvale lately, I thought it would be a great time to re-visit neighborhood watch. Law Enforcement is not the ONLY form of protection for your homes and neighbors. YOU are the first defense when it comes to protecting where you live. There are six basic steps to getting a neighborhood watch program started within your community. Step 1– Create Awareness, start a buzz in the neighborhood about keeping it safe. Many neighbors nowadays, with all the modern technology, have started to disconnect from their neighbors. Communication starts with a wave and a smile, followed by starting to talk about your concern for continued safety within your community. Step 2– Organize Volunteers, once you have started a buzz neighbors often begin sharing their personal information to become more involved. Gather their information and set up a neighborhood meeting with them. Step 3– Coordinate with Law Enforcement, this is where I come in. I will provide a short power point presentation and activity for your neighbors. I will give them the tools they need to combat current issues in the neighborhood and keep those issues from returning. Step 4– Identify Concerns, Issues and Problems. Once the group has been formed and they have had time to think about the new tools they have been given, it’s time to discuss where the problems are in your neighborhood. It is best to prioritize the concerns of the volunteers so they can all get addressed in a timely manner. Step 5– Develop Strategies, six heads are better than one. As your group comes together, you can start to come up with ways in which to deal with issues. Having additional people from different backgrounds that come with different resources can be invaluable in eradicating problems in your neighborhood. Step 6-Action Steps, depending on the severity of the problems that arise in your neighborhood, there are several different ways to attack the issues. Planning activities such as clean-up days, neighborhood patrols, and joining social groups such as www.nextdoor.com are just a few of the ways to bring your neighborhoods closer and keep people involved. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING!

 

Deanna Myers is the Volunteer and Programs Coordinator for the Jurupa Valley Station of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department that services the Eastvale Police Department.  She has been with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for about eight years, and most recently was assigned to patrol within the City of Eastvale before moving into her current position where she is in charge of the Neighborhood Watch program for the City of Eastvale.

 

Pan-Roasted Chicken

recipe-cropped-colorWith Dijon Mushroom Sauce and Israeli Couscous

By Hello Fresh

Chicken gets a major flavor upgrade when Dijon mustard is involved. In fact, it’s one of our secret weapons in the kitchen. Hailing from Dijon, France, this grayish-yellow condiment pairs impeccably with garlic and lemon to lend a distinct and rich flavor to the sauce.

Cooking Time: 30 min.

Servings: 2

Nutrition: Calories: 500 cal, Fat: 21g, Sat. Fat: 6 g, Protein: 46g, Carbs: 36 g, Sugar: 4 g, Sodium: 359 mg, Fiber: 6 g

Ingredients:

  • Button Mushrooms- 4oz.
  • Garlic- 1 Clove
  • Chicken Breasts- 12 oz.
  • Whole Wheat Israeli Couscous- ½ Cup
  • Chicken Stock Concentrate- 1
  • Sour Cream- 4 TBSP
  • Dijon Mustard- 1 tsp
  • Lemon- 1
  • Arugula- 2 oz.
  • Olive Oil- 5 tsp.

Preparation:

  1. Preheat and prep: Wash and dry all produce. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Thinly slice mushrooms and garlic.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season chicken on all sides with salt and pepper. Cook until browned but not yet cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Place on a baking sheet, and bake until juices run clear when pierced with a knife, 10-11 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes.
  3. Cook the couscous: Add Israeli couscous to boiling water, and cook until al dente, 8-9 minutes. Drain (just like pasta).
  4. Cook the mushrooms: Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and toss until browned, 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Make the sauce: Add ½ cup water and stock concentrate. Scrape up any browned bits from pan. Simmer on low until reduced by half, 2-3 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and stir in sour cream and 1 tsp Dijon mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

The Great American Smokeout Anti-Smoking Event for Teens

By City of Chinono-smoking-md

Chino teens can participate in the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 4:00-6:00 p.m., at the Chino Experience Teen Center, 13196 Monte Vista Avenue, Chino, CA.

The event will feature life-saving/anti-smoking information, door prizes, an art showcase, music, and light refreshments. At this powerful event, teens are challenged to live healthy, tobacco-free lives.

The Great American Smokeout occurs annually on the third Thursday of November and is intended to encourage young people to stop smoking or not start at all.  The Teen Advisory Committee Chairperson and Teen Center participant, Noemi Lemus said, “I am looking forward to participating in this year’s event.  It is so important to get this message out there, and show teens how smoking can affect the rest of their lives.”

According to the American Cancer Society, tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the U.S., yet about 42 million Americans still smoke cigarettes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking-related illnesses in the United States cost more than $300 billion each year, including nearly $170 billion for direct medical costs for adults and more than $156 billion in lost productivity due to premature death and secondhand smoke.

The longer a person avoids tobacco, the healthier they’ll get, which is why the Chino Teen Advisory Committee, Healthy Chino, Chino Valley Unified School District, and the American Cancer Society have partnered to observe the annual Great American Smokeout.

For more information, please contact the Chino Experience Teen Center at 909.334.3268.

 

History 101

Moby-Dick published

By History.com  histort-101-web

On this day in 1851, Moby-Dick, a novel by Herman Melville about the voyage of the whaling ship Pequod, is published by Harper & Brothers in New York. Moby-Dick is now considered a great classic of American literature and contains one of the most famous opening lines in fiction: “Call me Ishmael.” Initially, though, the book about Captain Ahab and his quest for a giant white whale was a flop.

Herman Melville was born in New York City in 1819 and as a young man spent time in the merchant marines, the U.S. Navy and on a whaling ship in the South Seas. In 1846, he published his first novel, Typee, a romantic adventure based on his experiences in Polynesia. The book was a success and a sequel, Omoo, was published in 1847. Three more novels followed, with mixed critical and commercial results. Melville’s sixth book, Moby-Dick, was first published in October 1851 in London, in three volumes titled The Whale, and then in the U.S. a month later. Melville had promised his publisher an adventure story similar to his popular earlier works, but instead, Moby-Dick was a tragic epic, influenced in part by Melville’s friend and Pittsfield, Massachusetts, neighbor, Nathaniel Hawthorne, whose novels include The Scarlet Letter.

After Moby-Dick‘s disappointing reception, Melville continued to produce novels, short stories (Bartleby) and poetry, but writing wasn’t paying the bills so in 1865 he returned to New York to work as a customs inspector, a job he held for 20 years.

Melville died in 1891, largely forgotten by the literary world. By the 1920s, scholars had rediscovered his work, particularly Moby-Dick, which would eventually become a staple of high school reading lists across the United States. Billy Budd, Melville’s final novel, was published in 1924, 33 years after his death.

 

Check the Air Quality Before You Burn: Season began Nov 1

By City of Eastvale  burn-season

The South Coast AQMD’s Check Before You Burn season began Tuesday, November 1, and will continue through February 28 of 2017.

While residential burning has not yet been restricted this season, please watch for no-burn alerts in your AirAlerts subscription emails or by one of the other methods listed below.

Check Before You Burn is a program designed to protect public health and reduce wintertime fine particle pollution in our region.  During this time, residents are prohibited from burning wood in their fireplaces – both indoors and outdoors — on days when air quality is predicted to be poor.  This restriction applies to all residents of Orange County and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.  A ‘No-Burn Alert’ will be issued by SCAQMD one day in advance of any no-burn day that is declared.

This fall and winter season, check the status of your air quality before you burn wood or any other solid fuel.  If you already receive the AirAlerts daily forecasts or real-time air quality alerts, you will automatically receive the special action day alert notices.  New subscribers can join at  www.airalerts.org.  You can also get the daily burn status by calling the SCAQMD’s 24-hour toll-free information line at (866) 966-3293, or by checking online at www.aqmd.gov, or by downloading SCAQMD’s app available for iPhones and iPads and for Android smartphones.

For more details about the Check Before You Burn program and alternatives to wood burning, please visit http://www.aqmd.gov/healthyhearths.

Thank you for helping to keep our air clean!

 

Castle Rock students cast their votes!

BY WVUSD  

Castle Rock Elementary students joined a mock election. Photo courtesy: WVUSD

Castle Rock Elementary students joined a mock election.
Photo courtesy: WVUSD

DIAMOND BAR, CA—This week, Castle Rock Elementary students put their International Baccalaureate (IB) skills into action by participating in a mock election with students around the nation.

Through the online website, Studies Weekly, students were able to participate in an online voting activity called Every Kid Votes.

A total of 15 participating classrooms totaling 429 students cast votes for their top candidate.

Students were able to vote in the “Polling Place” and received an “I Voted!” sticker to conclude their experience.

What a great way to teach civic responsibility!

 

Artist Corner

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world” – Robin Williams

By Racine Guajardo

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A group of three friends from Eastvale, CA have come together to form a rock band called, “Original Riot.” They are Coryn Cahill, Leyla Lagueux, and Dayton Goegebuer. Dayton started playing guitar when he was 5, Coryn started singing when she was 5, and Leyla started playing guitar when she was 10. The trio met through music lessons with Michael Anderson and the Rockstars of Tomorrow Studio in Norco, Ca. “Since we shared our passion of music with each other and had similar style and interest we decided to get together, and it’s been amazing!” All three have been highly influenced by Michael, Chuck and all the instructors at the Rockstars of Tomorrow Studio. However, a big influence has come from the support and encouragement of all their families. Each one had someone specific whose support has impacted them personally; Leyla says her dad Jef, Coryn’s Grandpa Bill, and Dayton’s brother Hudson.

Original Riot’s style is primarily punk/alternative rock. However, they said, “sometimes after school when we are playing music together at one of our homes it is not uncommon to randomly change up the sound with a banjo, ukulele, trumpet, saxophone, baritone or keyboard.” At times they like to switch things up a bit and even trade instruments between them, just for fun. “Music is our passion and our ultimate style is to have fun with it!”

When Original Riot was asked what makes them different, they said, “None of us think we are that different from other kids our age.”  Original Riot has been able to find interest beyond music also saying,

“We’re just regular 12 and 13 year old kids, we go to school together, we like to go camping, paintballing, road-tripping with our families, etc. We are good friends outside of band practices or performances and enjoy doing things together in addition to our musical passions.  We have been performing together for going on 2 years now.”

For being so young, the three had great advice: Don’t give up, no matter how hard it might get (Leyla). Always do your best and be true to yourself (Dayton). Work hard for the things that you love (Coryn).

Original Riot says, “We enjoy getting together and collaborating to create our own music. We are excited to be working on our 4th original song! We love our fans and are excited for every opportunity we get to play for our friends, families and supporters in the crowd.  It’s amazing to have one of our Grandparents cheering for us! We seriously love you all!”

Original Riot has played at the House of Blues Anaheim, San Diego, Glasshouse, Whisky A Go Go, Troubadour, Chain Reaction, Vault, Relay For Life, several Community fundraising events, including the San Antonio Hospital and an event honoring our Veterans in Dos Lagos. Coming up: You can see them at the House of Blues in San Diego on November 19th 2016! Facebook message them for tickets!

Facebook – TheOriginalRiot

Instagram –@TheOriginalRiot

Website – www.TheOriginalRiot.com

Free Counseling is Available

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

By Nancy Stoops

For the past eighteen years I have had the honor of facilitating a free counseling group every Monday evening.  Our group meets at the Walnut Teen Center and Gymnasium located at 21003 La Puente road in the city of Walnut.  We meet year round from 6-8p.m. every Monday unless it is a holiday.  Their phone number is (909) 444-0089 and my contact number is 909 229-0727 should you have any questions.  You do not need to have any appointment to attend this group you are all free to drop by anytime.  This group satisfies many court mandated needs.

Even though this group meets at a teen center I invite people of all ages with all types of issues.  This group helps parents, students, and all people that are just struggling in their lives.  My goal is to just make our community be healthier and make its’ population be effective in their lives and create successful human beings.  We work on any array of issues that many people present day are dealing with. There is no reason for anybody to be stuck in a unhealthy place.

If you are tired of the fight between you and your child regarding homework or need some more effective ways to communicate this is the group for you.  Maybe depression or anxiety seems to be holding you or a loved one back and finding solutions could be life changing.  If you or somebody you know is struggling with drugs or drinking this group is a great place to get some coping skills to get clean.  We talk about ways to deal with bullies and how damaging it can be for somebody’s self-esteem.  Bring in an issue and I promise you will feel hopeful and have new tools to help you confront the issue head on.  Don’t let embarrassment stop you or a loved one from getting the help you need to reclaim the wonderful life you are so deserving of.

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T.  Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  Nancy runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups for teens.  For more information about any of these services feel free to contact her at (909) 229-0727.  You may e-mail Nancy at nancyjsttops@verizon.net. You may purchase Nancy’s books Live Heal and Grow and Midnight the Therapy Dog at Amazon.com.

 

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 11.12.16

The Weekly News covers community news for Chino, Chino Hills,2016-nov-12-weekly-cover
Diamond Bar, Walnut, Rowland
Heights and surrounding areas of San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire. Click this link to access the complete issue in PDF format:2016-nov-12-weekly-full

Eastvale Community News Complete Edition November 2016

The Eastvale Community News covers local news for Eastvale, Norco, 2016-11-eastvalenews-cover
Corona, and Chino. Click the following link to access the complete issue in pdf format:2016-11-eastvalenews-full

The Diamond Bar Woman’s Club Invites You to a Holiday Membership Tea

When: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Where: Diamond Bar Golf Course, 22751 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Description: Come out and join the celebration. Meet some new friends and learn about community service. There will be a Speaker and Buffet Lunch will be served at a cost of $15.00 per person. Wear your favorite “Hat” Minnie Pearl style. A prize will be awarded to the winner. Let’s have some fun. RSVP to Abbey Howell (909) 348-3779

 

Our Life

The Ledgeour-life-story-web

By Sarah Sanchez

I have a friend who gave an analogy to explain her depression to me. She said that some days she felt like she was standing on a ledge, barely holding on. She said that sometimes she felt like letting go of that ledge, but as she “let go” she felt others still “holding” on to her. Her point was that when she felt like giving up, she had someone who still believed in her and wouldn’t let her give up.

 

How many times have we felt a depression like this? How many times have we wanted to take the easy way out and give up? With the stress of finances, relationships, work, family, and busy schedules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated. It’s easy to feel like giving up and not want to get up in the morning. It’s easy to feel like we’re ready to let go of the ledge.

 

But as we let go of that ledge, we can feel the others that are still holding on to us. Maybe it’s our friends or maybe it’s our family that’s still holding on. Or maybe it’s just one person in our life who we have impacted enough to still believe in us. All it takes is one person: one person who hasn’t given up on us, one person to keep going for, one person who’s worth living for, and one person who will keep holding on to us. But, will we keep holding on for them?

We have the power to be that one person in a loved one’s life. We have the tools to show unconditional love to those around us and to maybe change a life enough for someone to keep getting up in the morning.

 

But the big question is: are you that one person who is capable of impacting someone else’s life? Or are you the person who needs to get down from the ledge?

 

Clark’s Nutrition Health Tip

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The Meta-Diet!

By Clark’s Nutrition

The search to find a “one-size-fits-all” approach to nutrition and health has led to the proliferation of diets and eating philosophies. Some diets exclude certain combined macronutrients at certain times of the day, while others originate from certain regions or exotic locales and tout themselves as nutritional panaceas. It would be impossible (and inarguably unhealthy) to try them all, which leaves us with the dieters dilemma; how to find a diet that is right for us and will not only increase our quality of life, but the quantity as well. If history is our guide, then we know the best hope for a quick fix is slow science.

To this end, researchers from Stanford University conducted the “A to Z Weight-Loss Study”, which compared diets ranging from the Atkins (A) Diet (along with the Ornish and LEARN diet), to The Zone (Z) Diet. The researchers assigned 311 nondiabetic women to one of the four diets, with weight loss at 12 months as the primary outcome. It must be noted that one caveat to all diet-related research is the issue of compliance, or lack thereof, as the number one reason why diets tend to fail over time. People resort to their old eating style and this variance, inevitably, confounds the data. However, in this study the participants adhered very well to their diets and shockingly, for some, the Atkins Diet outperformed the other three in weight loss (primary outcome) and had mildly significant advantages for lowered blood pressure and blood fats. Does this mean the Atkins Diet is the right one for everybody? Certainly not, yet the methodology used in this study does demonstrate that if weight loss, lowered blood pressure and triglycerides are the goal, this diet could serve those outcomes moderately well.

Where does that leave us in our quest for a sustainable and personalized diet? Is a convergence of agreement our best hope, coupled with ongoing modification and a judicious dose of trial-and-error? Yes, every healthy and sustainable diet (married to exercise) have these foods in common, fruits, fatty fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds with different (well-tolerated) sources of meats, eggs, and dairy added in if desired. It should be noted that dairy, animal proteins, and grains are one area where people make decisions for more reasons than weight loss and this should be respected and explored. One admonition for exercise needs elucidating, while it is a vital component in the quest for a prolonged health span, it cannot overcome the phenomenon of non-homeostatic eating (eating beyond satiety signals and bodily requirements). This may have led Dr.s Phinney and Volek to declare in their book, “The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living”, ‘exercise is great for wellbeing but poor for weight loss’. This concept is aptly embodied in the adage, “You can’t outrun a bad diet”.

Ultimately, recommending a diet is easy to do but ensuring the diet is the correct approach requires much more finesse. Without the proper blood work (medical involvement), family history (repeated interviews), assessment of health literacy (objective tests), ability to shop, prepare, serve, preserve, and store foods (skills mastery), and a good dose of behavior modification techniques, then the recommendation is incorrectly administered. Speak to a nutritional consultant today and start your informed journey to maximizing your health span, and beyond.

C Doussett MPH, RDN