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Senior Citizen Attacked by SB Resident

Staff Reports

San Bernardino- On September 3, at 24600 block of Sixth Street in San Bernardino, the victim, who is a senior citizen, called 911 for help after he was attacked by Antonio Tellez, who tried to stab him in the face.

The victim first ran into his bedroom because he was overwhelmed by Tellez. Tellez chased after him and tried to stab the victim in the face again. The victim was able to call 911 on his cell phone while Tellez ran from his house. Deputies from the Central Station responded to the call to help the victim. The victim provided information to identify the suspect.

In a resident’s front yard, Tellez was located approximately one block away. He was then taken into custody without incident. He was booked at the Central Detention Center and he violated his parole. Tellez is an active gang member with an ample violent criminal history who recently had been released from prison on parole for assault with a deadly weapon.

It is encouraged that residents are aware of their surroundings in their neighborhood. They should keep their doors and windows secure at all times and they should call the police when suspicious subjects are near their home.

If you have any information regarding this investigation and wanting to remain anonymous should call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave your information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Tips From Deputy Meyers

Dear Deputy Myers:

How can I become more involved with my community and the Sheriff’s Department?

Did you know the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has numerous volunteers that assist the department with many different aspects of their day to day operations?  It’s true, and there are hundreds of volunteers department wide that are vital to assisting the department in various ways. Being the volunteer coordinator, as well as many other things, I get to see just how valuable the volunteers are to us every day! I directly supervise the Explorers, Mounted Posse, and Citizen Volunteer Patrol.

Not everyone can be an Explorer (due to age restrictions), and not everyone can be a member of the volunteer Mounted Posse (due to not having a horse), but nearly anyone over the age of 18 can be a Citizen Volunteer. The Citizen Volunteer Patrol meets once a month (the fourth Wednesday of every month) at 630pm at the Jurupa Valley Station. They have the opportunity to work hand in hand with deputies on patrol, assist with major incidents, DUI checkpoints, provide an added level of eyes and ears on the streets, logistics, and assist with community events (just to name a few). The station Volunteer Citizen Patrol helps in the contract cities of Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, and the outer lying unincorporated county areas.

If this sounds like something that may interest you and you have the extra time, please come out to one of our meetings, learn about our program, meet some of our current volunteers, and possibly pick up a background packet to get started in something that can provide you with training and a sense of community.

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 nine 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.

 

10 Tips for Freshening Up Your Family’s Routine

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Running a household can be stressful, so finding a way to streamline your routine is a must. While you may have short-cuts and tricks already in place, stocking your home with the best supplies and most innovative products will help to make each day even easier.

How can you find the best products for your family? “Product of the Year,” the world’s largest consumer-voted award for product innovation backed by the votes of 40,000 consumers, is a great source for learning about great products introduced each year. The list of winners can serve as a helpful guide when navigating store aisles, and here are some of this year’s highlights:

  • Keep your car looking great for the daily commute with a multitasking cleaner. The Turtle Wax Dash & Glass, the Car Care category winner, uses a proprietary formula for streak-free cleaning of both dashboards and windows.
  • Don’t cover laundry odors, neutralize and prevent them. The new Downy Fresh Protect helps you get more out of each load by infusing fabrics with motion-activated technology to keep clothes smelling fresh no matter how active you and your family are each day.
  • With the right tools, you can skip the prices and the lines of the salon. Buff away thick and stubborn skin, extending the life of pedicures with the Amopé Pedi Perfect Extra Coarse Electronic Foot File with Diamond Crystals, which exfoliates to reveal beautiful feet.
  • Pack a protein punch on the fly with a healthy grab-and-go snack. The Gold Emblem Abound Unsalted Pistachio & Almond Blend meets the American Heart Association’s criteria for heart-healthy food and tastes delicious.
  • Simplify family dinners on busy days with easy side dishes like Ore-Ida Bold & Crispy Fries. They are easy to prep and add great flavor to any meal.
  • Pack an extra dose of nutrition into your dog’s daily diet. The new Purina Beyond Purées are easy to serve with your dog’s everyday food. Different varieties target a healthy immune system, digestive system or skin and coat.
  • Maintain an active lifestyle each day. The Playtex Sport Collection, winner of the Feminine Care category, is designed to move with the body so women feel confident and protected while exercising and on-the-go.
  • Want to indulge without the guilt? The Skinny Cow Dipped Ice Cream Bars fulfill ice cream cravings for only 190 calories each.
  • Satisfy your family’s sweet tooth with a new twist on a classic. The SweeTARTS Soft and Chewy Ropes are bendable and chewy with a fruit-punch filling, combining sweet and tart flavors.
  • Stay well-rested with Emergen-Zzzz, an innovative dietary supplement that includes melatonin, vitamin C and key antioxidants and helps you fall asleep naturally. Take it approximately 30 minutes before bedtime to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Visit productoftheyearusa.com for more information about this year’s winners.

When the going gets tough, seek out the supplies you need to make life easier.

Recent Recalls

Staff Reports

  1. John Deere Recalls Tractor Backhoe- The mounting hardware could loosen and cause the backhoe frame to rotate toward the operator.
  2. SAHN Designs Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury- The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets.
  3. Asher’s Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc., an affiliated partner of Chester A. Asher Inc. (“Asher’s”) is initiating a voluntary recall of multiple chocolates, chocolate bars, cellophane wrapped chocolates, and individually wrapped chocolates, etc. under the Asher’s brand due to possible Salmonella contamination of items produced in their Lewistown, PA facility distributed nationwide.
  4. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one date code of Wegmans Italian Classics Striped Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli, 9 oz. (UPC # 0-77890-38934), sold between Tuesday, Aug. 2 and Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 because the product may contain pieces of white plastic.
  5. Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
  6. Atherstone Foods, a Richmond, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 422 pounds of chicken wrap products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.

South Pointe History Day Team Lauded

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Diamond Bar- Last spring, a foursome of South Pointe Middle School students earned state and national attention with their National History Day project titled “NASA’s Early Manned Missions” exhibit.  The team of 8th grade boys even earned a trip to compete in Washington D.C. as California champions.

Recently, another South Pointe top team that competed during the L.A. County and California History Day events received accolades for their outstanding work.

 Lauren Chen, Fiona Huang, Lindsay Kashiwabara, and Morgan Joe were honored for their documentary on the “Harlem Renaissance: A Revolution of Music and Literature.”

While conducting research, the girls had a unique opportunity to interview the Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County president, Bobby McDonald.

He was so impressed with their professionalism and curiosity about the Harlem Renaissance that he requested to see their final product.

Upon viewing the documentary, he was thoroughly impressed by both the quality of the video and the depth of their research.

“He was moved by the fact that students chose to honor Black History and thought it was appropriate to pay tribute to them at the annual banquet,” explained social studies teacher Kevin Duh.

The group of girls, who are now 9th graders, spoke to the crowd of 500 guests during the celebration held at the Disney Hotel on August 20.

Each team member received prestigious county and the state awards.

Additionally, the Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County presented a generous $500 scholarship to each student.

 “I am incredibly proud of how each member of the group invested their time and energy to a historical event that is rarely discussed in the classroom. Lauren, Fiona, Lindsay, and Morgan went above and beyond in their project to highlight and honor African American’s contributions to art in pop culture of today. Their work ethic and dedication to excellence is rare to see at this age,” Duh said.

Habits

Tim Eaton

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By Pastor Tim Eaton

What does a nun wear that everyone has? Habits!

Far too often we simply float along through life.  Maybe we attribute our station in life to fate, or think that our life is just the way it has to be.  Even our daily routine may seem like something we have no control over – it’s just what we have to do.   Perhaps bad habits have taken over and we are not living the life we want to.

Steven Covey has left a legacy of lives changed for the better when people have realized that their life may be more controlled by habit than they ever imagined. That’s great news!  What? How can that be great news?  If bad habits have taken over, we simply need new habits.  And Steven Covey offers up seven powerful new habits you can take on in your life that will positively change it forever.

The first step is to be Proactive.  Take the initiative and seek something better for yourself, your family, and those around you.  The Apostle, Paul, suggested the same in Ephesians 4:22 -24: “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”

Yes, new habits are Biblical, and we invite you to join us in discovering how new habits can restore hope to your life – beginning Sun., Sept. 11, at 10 a.m.  This series will be co-taught with Dr. Trevor Dietrich, an expert in Covey’s Seven Habits. And, you can get started now by reading, and implementing the book!

Edgewater Lutheran Church meets Sundays at 10 a.m., worshipping at Harada Elementary, 12884 Oakdale Street, Eastvale, CA, 92880; http://www.EdgewaterLutheran.org.

 

Council Recap

By Tiana Goegebuer

The August 10th, 2016 City Council Meeting was attended by Council members Clint Lorimore, Adam Rush, and Richard (Dickie) Simmons, as well as Mayor Pro Tem Joseph Tessari and Mayor Ike Bootsma.

Natalie Diaz, the Student Liaison from Eleanor Roosevelt High School, kicked off the meeting by presenting her report to the Council. She discussed the quickly-approaching first day of school and back to school nights, as well as the progress of the STEM program at ERHS.

In the Public Comment section of the meeting, a representative of Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate School commented on the construction taking place near the campus. He expressed his appreciation to the city for doing a great job working with the schools and construction companies to make after school pick-ups as smooth as possible.

Both items on the Consent Calendar (6.1-6.2) were approved 5-0.

There were no Public Hearings, so the topic moved to 8.1. The Council discussed making recordings of each meeting available to the public via YouTube, Vimeo, or SoundCloud. Recordings of the meetings are currently available on the City website, but the new platform would allow listeners to toggle and listen to the portions of the meetings they would like to focus on, instead of having to listen to its entirety. Meaning, citizens who were unable to attend the meeting physically to would be able to hear the entire thing or just parts of it at their own discretion. The Council approved the use of YouTube as a platform to share the City Council Meetings 5-0.

The City Manager and Staff Members encouraged residents to attend Eastvale Day on September 10th at the LA County Fair. There will be an Eastvale Community Day parade at noon for which Eastvale Dignitaries will be in attendance, along with the 2016 Eastvale Community Hero, Jane Anderson. It was also discussed that the City had received a number of phone calls regarding the dead-end on Riverboat Drive, west of Hamner Avenue. The calls prompted the City to discuss looking into additional options that would alert drivers to the fact that it is not a through street.

The meeting ended with closing statements by the Council members.

The August 24th, 2016 City Council Meeting was attended by Council members Clint Lorimore, Adam Rush, and Richard Simmons, as well as Mayor Pro Tem Joseph Tessari and Mayor Ike Bootsma. The invocation was led by Pastor Ed Moreno from New Day Christian Church.

The Public Safety Commission updated the Council on their upcoming projects, which included updates on grant status, construction progress, and a few of the items on their agenda for the coming month. Next, Student Liaison Natalie Diaz gave her report on the events taking place in the local schools. She started by saying that “The school year is in full swing,” and then began listing some of the unique activities that each school will be hosting over the course of the next few weeks.

There were no Public Comments, so the meeting progressed to the Consent Calendar. Item’s 6.1 through 6.8 were all approved 5-0.

The meeting then progressed to the Public Hearings section of the meeting, and item 7.1, the Verizon Cell Tower Appeal, was presented. The applicant, Kevin Sullivan, a Verizon representative, presented the project and the information requested by the Councilmembers at the July 13th meeting. In a PowerPoint, Sullivan presented the design plans for a 50 ft. cell tower disguised as a palm tree that would be built on Grapewin Street. He discussed the improved coverage for Verizon customers that would be a result of the new facility, and said that the tower would not result in any material visual impact. At the request of the Council at the July 13th meeting, Sullivan also presented information on a few possible alternative sites for the facility. After Verizon evaluated the other locations, the conclusion was that from both a technical and planning standpoint, the Grapewin site was still the most effective and would cause the least impact to the surrounding communities. With that, Verizon asked that the City approve their requests to move forward with the project.

With the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Bootsma opened the floor to comments from the public. Three citizens stepped forward one after another to state their support for the project, followed by three citizens who were opposed to it. Some of the concerns stated by those opposed included the possibility of the tower being a visual nuisance, that the antennas would not withstand the high wind speeds, and that there were better alternative locations available. Sullivan, representing Verizon again, addressed the concerns by saying that the structure would be sound and would look the way it was presented to the Council. After further questions and comments by the Councilmembers, the item was approved 3-2, with Simmons and Tessari voting against it.

Item 8.1 was approved 5-0. The Council then moved to Item 8.3, which was a report on the Roadway Adoption Program’s progress. The program allows local groups, people, and organizations the opportunity to adopt local streets and keep them litter free over a 1-year time period. The responsibilities of the individual or group would be to remove litter 6 times per year and write a report after each clean-up event. After 2 successful clean-up days, the “owner” of the roadway would have their name placed on a recognition sign on that street. Councilman Simmons and a citizen expressed concerns that the program would be used as a commercial endeavor that businesses would use as an avenue for advertisement. The Council voted to approve the draft of the Program 4-0 (Tessari had to step out to take a phone call), as long as the staff looked into ways to prevent the program from being used for advertisements.

The next Item on the agenda, 8.2, opened a discussion about the future of the Eastvale Community Foundation, which recently had 4 officer positions vacated, leaving the Foundation unable to conduct business. As a result, the Council voted to suspend the Foundation, have the City staff take over the books as well as the military banner program, and cancel this year’s golf tournament, and it passed 5-0.

The meeting concluded with closing statements by the City Manager, City Staff, and the Councilmembers. It adjourned at 9:45.

Arrests At Nocturnal Wonderland Festival

Staff Reports

San Bernardino- The Nocturnal Wonderland Festival was held at the San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, about 22,844 people attended and 176 arrests were made after day 4 on September 4.

The gates opened up around 4 p.m., as the festival goers entered the grounds, they were searched, and their ages were confirmed by a valid form of identification. The California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino County Probation, and Sheriff’s Department organized to have uniformed and undercover law enforcement on patrol to monitor alcohol and beverage control with the help of K-9’s.

Of the 176 arrested that were made, most of them were drug and alcohol related as well as trespassing. There were 2 attendees transported to the hospital for various medical reasons.

According to San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, “One music complaint was received from the neighborhood near the Amphitheater. Deputies and sound engineers responded to the complaint to take a decibel reading. The purpose was to ensure the reading did not exceed the County Code for loud music. The music was found to be within the acceptable limits.”

Man caught with flammables in vehicles

Staff Reports

Devore- On September 3,  in the N. Cajon and Cleghorn Rd area of Devore, a 61-year-old resident of Ontario, Larry Missirilian parked his car that trespassed on railroad property.  The Union Pacific Railroad Police were contacted where the officer discovered that Missirilian was on parole and was an arson registrant.

After the officer alerted the Sheriff’s Department,  Deputy L. Sandoval from the Central Station responded to assist. They ran a vehicle search and found out that Missirilian had a 5 gallon can of gasoline, large butane torches, lighter fluid, and new cigarette lighters underneath the driver’s seat. The items seemed to be for immediate use.

Missirilian was approximately parked 10 feet away from a large dry unburned area where the Blue Cut Fire had not burned. Missirilian was arrested for arson and for violating his arson and parole terms, in which he was booked at West Valley Detention Center without further incident.

If you have or know anyone with information regarding this investigation and would like to remain anonymous, you may call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave your information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.

 

 

 

 

Eastvale Holds Elections Nov 8

Staff Reports

Eastvale, CA – As many have claimed they aren’t going to vote in this November election due to the choice of candidates, the City of Eastvale will need you to go out and vote anyway, as three seats are up on the City Council.

The City Council previously took action at the April 27, 2016 City Council meeting to initiate the process of converting to by-district voting for the November, 2016 election. The Council approved Resolution No. 16- 09 initiating the by-district process, and District 2 and 5 are for the full term of four-years and a Councilmember from District 1 for a partial term of two-years.

Districts 1, 2, and 5 are up for election and there are eight residents who are vying for those seats. In District 1, which encompasses the north east side of Eastvale, from Cloverdale through the Ontario border, you have newcomers Mario Marroquin and Todd Rigby vying for a council seat. District 2, which covers the complete opposite of 1, encompassing the mid to north side of Eastvale, zigzagging from Schleisman, Scholar Way, through Citrus, Harrison, Chandler, ending by River Road at the Corona border, you have emcumbant Joseph Tessari against newcomer Bashar Madani. And finally in District 5, current Mayor Ike Bootsma is defending his seat against Raul Gutierrez, Robert Hetrick, and Brandon Wilson Plott. District 5 covers the west side of Walnut from Archibald Ave to the Chino border.

The City Clerk is the local elections administrator and coordinates with the County of Riverside in the conduct of Municipal elections. This includes, but is not limited to, the preparation of necessary resolutions calling for General and Special Municipal Elections and declaring the result of the election, the coordination of the candidate nomination process and the receipt and processing of initiative, referendum and recall petitions. Regular elections are consolidated with statewide elections, scheduled on the first Tuesday of November of even numbered years to fill expired City Council terms. All election services are provided according the California Elections Code, according to the city of Eastvale’s website.

City Council members are elected at-large for a four year term. Council Members serve “staggered” terms, meaning that either 2 or 3 seats are open for election every two years. Council Members receive $400 per month stipend as compensation for their service.

Qualifications for Candidacy. To qualify as a candidate for member of the City Council, you must reside and be registered to vote within the jurisdiction at the time nomination papers are issued. More specifically, you must be:

  • Be registered voters at their current residence in the City of Eastvale
  • Residing in the district in which they are running
  • A citizen of the United States
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Not disqualified from holding office by the Constitution or laws of the State of California.

To become a candidate, you must first be issued a Nomination Paper which specifies the office you are seeking. You must obtain the signatures of at least 20 and not more than 30 registered voters within the City of Eastvale. A number of additional forms are required to be filed.
The nomination period ran from July 18, 2016 through early August 12, 2016. Write-in candidates must file a statement of write-in candidacy, a nomination paper and a Statement of Economic Interests, as well as other forms, during the period of early September 2014 through late October 2014. Signatures and voter registration information on the nomination paper will be verified in the same manner as a regular nomination paper. Write-in candidates’ names donot appear on the ballot or in the sample ballot pamphlet.

Voter registration forms are available at all public libraries, post offices and City Hall. To receive a registration form by mail, please call the Riverside County Registrar of Voters office at (951) 486-7200 or the City Clerk’s office at (951) 703-4420. Completed registration forms can be hand-delivered to the Registrar’s office located at 2724 Gateway Drive, Riverside, CA 92507 or Eastvale City Hall located at 12363 Limonite Avenue, Eastvale, CA 91752 or dropped off in any U.S. mailbox. No postage is necessary. For additional voter registration information visit www.voteinfo.net. (most information courtesy of the City of Eastvale)

 

 

SCAM ALERT

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There is currently a plethora of scams out there aimed at getting your money. Criminals will continue coming up with different scams to get your money by either tugging at your heart strings or putting fear in you through a threat, often perceived to come from a government agency such as the IRS or law enforcement. Please note the following information to help you not fall victim to these scammers and share with friends and loved ones to keep them safe as well.

One of the common denominators is that the criminal will ask you to make payment through the following methods: Green Dot Cards, I-tunes Cards, Western Union, Money Gram or other wire transfers. Anyone asking for those forms of payment is scamming you.

Legitimate government or bill collecting agencies will not use the above mentioned tactics to collect from you. Members of law enforcement agencies do not accept payment for outstanding warrants and do not enforce delinquencies for other government agencies, such as the IRS. If you receive one of these calls please do not give out any personal information and do not wire any money.

If you have questions or believe you are a victim of such a scam, please contact your local Sheriff’s Station.

How To Discipline A Child With ADHD While Avoiding Feelings Of Guilt

By  Dr. Daniel Amen

The symptoms associated with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder can put even the best parenting skills to the test.

Children and teenagers with ADHD don’t listen, or at least don’t seem to listen. They often fail to complete tasks, whether it’s a school assignment or a household chore. They can be impulsive, hitting a sibling or classmate when they feel frustrated, or failing to wait their turn when playing a game.

As a spotlight is put on the condition during October, which is ADHD Awareness Month, it’s worth noting that the disorder has an impact on the parents as well as the offspring.

Irritated by repeated undesirable behaviors, mothers and fathers may lash out, dealing more harshly with infractions than they should. Later, feeling guilty because of their overreaction, the parents may allow the child to get away with other misbehaviors.

Then tension builds again until once more the peeved parents explode and begin feeling guilty about their reactions all over again.

“It’s important to break that cycle of guilt when dealing with the ADHD child,” says Daniel Amen, M.D., a clinical neuroscientist and brain-imaging expert who also is the founder of Amen Clinics (www.amenclinics.com), which treat patients at six locations around the country.

“The best way to do that is to deal with difficult behavior whenever it occurs and not allowing the tension to build up. Retraining difficult behavior patterns is an essential part of the treatment for ADD.”

Amen, author of “Healing ADD” and the New York Times bestseller “Change Your Brain, Change Your Life,” says there are steps parents can take that will help shape positive behavior in a child with ADD/ADHD and help the parent avoid those guilty feelings.

  • Define the desired and undesirable behaviors. Before you can shape behavior, you need to be clear on what behaviors you want and don’t want, Amen says. A desirable behavior might be doing homework before going out to play. An undesirable behavior might be talking back to a parent.
    • Establish how often negative or positive behavior occurs. Keep a log for anywhere from a week to a month to track how many times a behavior occurs. Having a baseline will allow you to know whether your interventions are having an effect.
    • Communicate rules and expectations clearly. When children know what is expected of them, they are much more likely to do it. Too often, Amen says, parents believe children should know how to act without the rules being clearly communicated.
    • Reward desired behavior. Once clear expectations are given, it’s essential to reward the behavior that meets expectations. Rewards can be such things as verbal praise, a hug, a small present, a trip to the library or park, and even money.
    • Administer clear, unemotional consequences for negative behavior. Be in control of your emotions, don’t nag or belittle the child, and use logical consequences. For example, if a child refuses to put away his or her toys, the toys could be taken away for a few days.

Having a good relationship with the child is perhaps the most important factor, Amen says.

“With a good parent-child relationship, almost any form of discipline will work,” he says. “With a poor parent-child relationship, any form of discipline will probably fail. Relationships require two things: time and a willingness to listen.”

About Daniel Amen, M.D.

Daniel Amen, M.D., (www.amenclinics.com) is a clinical neuroscientist and brain imaging expert who heads Amen Clinics, which are located in Orange County, Calif., Atlanta, San Francisco, New York City, Washington, D.C., and the Seattle area. He has written numerous books, including “Healing ADD” and “Change Your Brain, Change Your Life.” Dr. Amen also has appeared as a guest on such TV shows as “The View” and was a consultant for the movie “Concussion.”

 

Straight Talk

A guy I’m dating asked me to be his date for his friend’s wedding last month – A letter from D.O.

Danice Akiyoshi

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By Danice Akiyoshi, N.D.

Q: I spent a lot of money on my dress and shoes because it required formal attire.  The night before the wedding he called and asked me if I would shop for the wedding gift because he ran out of time.  He asked me to spend around $300.00 and told me to choose something from their registry.    I took care of this for him and he never mentioned paying me back.  When I received my credit card bill I made a copy and circled the charge that he was responsible for.  He said he thought that the gift was my contribution to the evening.  He brought up the fact that we enjoyed a country club wedding and everything that goes with it and reminded me that I had a great time.  I felt awkward and was quick to let it go, but this still bothers me.  Our dates are usually casual and not very expensive and we both pitch in, but this seems like bad manners on his part.  What’s your opinion?

A: I have no problem with both men and women contributing to the fun, entertainment, and obligations that arise from dating.  I DO have a problem with poor communication.  In my opinion, you were his guest and should not be required to pay for the wedding gift that he gives his friends just because you were provided a nice meal and a couple of cocktails and dances. This is very poor form on his part.  If you had a delightful time then you should reciprocate by creating a nice evening for him.  This is how polite people operate.  Polite people do not make assumptions and stick other people with their bills.  I think this guy is pretty classless. At the very least, he lacks the refinement and social graces that are appreciated and often expected in a classy venue like this Country Club wedding that he’s so proud of taking you to.  He gets a solid “F” from me in the dating department.  Make an effort to get this turned around if you see something special in him.  This means, open a discussion and speak up about the things that bother you.  Good Luck.  Danice Akiyoshi ND

Woman rescued at CH State Park

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Chino Hills- On September 3 at Chino Hills State Park, 56 year-old resident of Yorba Linda, Mary Glaser was hiking a trail at the Chino Hills State Park where she had slipped and fell.

The California State Park Rangers responded to the incident and requested the assistance of the Sheriff’s Aviation Unit. Glaser slipped and fell, with non-life threatening injuries; however she was not able to hike back out of the area on her own.

The Sheriff’s Air Rescue 06 performed a hoist rescue after the Sheriff’s 40King1 was the first one to respond and finding Glaser in a steep narrow ravine. Deputy Dave Cruz was able to hike down to her after the crew landed on a ridge above her location.

Also on the crew, Chief Corporal Mike Ellis helped in lowering Air Medic Bernie Horak down to the ground about 80 feet down. According to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, “Glaser was flown to Chino Hills Dog Park and transferred to a ground ambulance for treatment of her injuries.”

Thanks to the following crew and rescue members:

40King1 crew:

Pilot: Deputy John Roberg

Flight Officer: Deputy Dave Cruz

Air Rescue 06 crew:

Pilot: Corporal Jon Anderson

Crew Chief: Corporal Mike Ells

Air Medic: Bernie Horak

Air Medic: Jim Fagelson

GO GREEN for Less with Advanced Improvements

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Advanced Improvements, experts in solar power, heating and air conditioning, water heating, and water filtration, has been providing eco-friendly, energy saving, home and office comfort solutions for over 20 years.  Serving Riverside, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego and Los Angeles counties, Advanced offers exemplary customer service, installation and maintenance.  Their mission is to build top quality home and office improvement projects on time, and within your budget.

Whether you’re looking to go completely off the power grid, or just reduce your carbon footprint, Advanced can help by providing the newest, cutting edge, and technologically advanced products.  Advanced is comprised of craftsmen who take great pride in their work.  They have a passion for betterment, which shows in the quality of their workmanship.  Craftsmanship is doing what you love and doing it right, and they get to hone their skills every day.

Advanced Improvements stands behind their products and services and is committed to excellence.  They are also committed to community.  Owners Jason and Athena Hayes have lived in Eastvale for over seven years, and as homeowners, they love to see Eastvale flourish.  Advanced was the platinum sponsor for the Eastvale Community Foundation’s 1st Annual Golf Tournament recently, and they will continue to invest in the city and support its growth.

Advanced can help you make your home or office more efficient with affordable pricing.  Right now you can take advantage of some special savings:

  • Eastvale Residents – Get $500 off
  • Solar Customers – Refer a friend and get a free iPAD
  • $500 off Anti-Scale and Carbon Water Filtration Systems
  • $100 off Tank-Type Water Heaters
  • $500 off Tankless Water Heaters
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Upcoming RHCCC Meeting

Rowland Heights- The Rowland Heights Community Coordinating Council (RHCCC) holds a monthly community meeting the second Monday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Rowland Heights Community Center located at Pathfinder Park, 18150 E. Pathfinder Road, Rowland Heights. Supervisor Don Knabe & Sheriff Jim McDonnel will be featured at this event.

This month’s meeting will be held September 12, 2016.  The first hour of the meeting will consist of a reception and award ceremony honoring Los Angeles County Fourth District Supervisor Don Knabe on his 20 years of service.  At 8:00 p.m. the featured speaker for the evening will be Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell. He will give a presentation on a special training program he has introduced to better train deputies to recognize mentally ill patients and provide them options to minimize the need for resorting to deadly force.

All residents in surrounding areas are welcome to attend.  There is no admission fee.

Everyday Provides a Chance for a New Start

Nancy Stoops and Midnight

Nancy Stoops and Midnight

By Nancy Stoops

We all make mistakes and encounter every day challenges we think we will never overcome.  We beat ourselves up and convince ourselves that things will never get better.  I think we get caught up in these lies that seem to hold us hostage.  We seem to be much better at forgiving others verses forgiving ourselves.  I believe with each new day we have an opportunity to start over.  We have an opportunity to starting journeying down a different road.  Close your eyes for a minute and picture yourself travelling down this new road and seeing the unlimited possibilities it holds.  Now that you see your new plan for your life open your eyes and start putting it in motion.

Change doesn’t come easily so you will have to all learn to be patient with yourselves.  You will have to learn to really appreciate all of your baby steps.  Remember it’s those baby steps that will eventually take you to where you want to be.  Learn to reward yourself with each step you take in the right direction down that new road.  I believe positive affirmations can take us far and are very important to help change permanently occur.  Take out a piece of paper and write some down so when you make some progress down that road you will have them to look at.

Today can be the magical start that you have been wishing for.  I believe in all of you and know you can make the changes necessary for you to become somebody you are proud of.  You must start by getting rid of all of those excuses and loving and forgiving yourself enough to make the change.  I have faith in all of you now it’s time for all of you to start having faith in yourselves!!!!!

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T.  Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  She has a private practice in Diamond Bar and is currently accepting new clients; she is also a motivational speaker who can inspire your employees or group members.  Nancy runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups on how to manage anger.    For more information about any of these services feel free to contact her at (909)2290727.  You may e-mail Nancy at nancyjstoops@verizon.net. You may purchase Nancy’s books Live Heal and Grow and Midnight the Therapy Dog at Amazon.com.

 

Crispy Chicken Parmesan Salad

with Spinach and Roasted Potatoes

By Hello Fresh  recipe-pic-1-web

Best part of chicken Parmesan? The thick layer of gooey, creamy cheese melted on top of crispy chicken. In this dish, we’ve recreated the same dreamy combination but given it a lighter twist by tossing in some greens. Needless to say, it’s the best of both worlds.

Cooking Time: 30 min.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

  • Chicken Breasts- 12 oz.
  • Yukon Potatoes -12 oz.
  • Spinach- 5 oz.
  • Panko Breadcrumbs- ¼ cup
  • Parmesan Cheese- ¼ cup
  • Garlic Powder -1t
  • Source Cream-3 T
  • Lemon- 1
  • Olive Oil- 4t

Preparation:

  1. Prep: Wash and dry all produce. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a shallow dish, combine the panko, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cut the potatoes into 3/4- inch cubes and toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Roast the potatoes: Place the potatoes in the oven for 25 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and tender.
  3. Pound the chicken breasts: Working one at a time, place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with a rolling pin, mallet, or heavy-bottomed pan until ½-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake the chicken: Place the chicken on a lightly oiled baking sheet and spread with 1 Tablespoon sour cream each. Press the panko mixture into the sour cream. Place in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
  5. Make the dressing: Halve the lemon. Cut one of the halves into wedges. In a large bowl, combine 1 Tablespoon sour cream, a large drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. Dress the spinach and potatoes: When the potatoes are ready, toss them into the bowl with the dressing along with the spinach. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Plate: Serve the crispy chicken Parmesan on a bed of spinach salad with a wedge of lemon for squeezing. Enjoy!

Driver Collides with Pedestrian

Staff Reports

Chino- On September 2, the Chino Police Department responded to an injury that happened on the intersection of Central Avenue and Francis Avenue. The injury was made to a pedestrian hit by someone in a Ford Edge vehicle.

The incident happened at approximately 6:37 p.m. During the preliminary investigation, Chino PD states, “John Colaianni, age 67 of Chino, was traveling northbound on Central Avenue in a Ford Edge when he collided with a pedestrian, Robert King, age 65, of Madera. King was traveling eastbound on foot, crossing the street.”

Robert King was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, suffering from non-life threatening injuries. Colaianni was arrested and booked into West Valley Detention Center for driving while impaired, causing injury after he had been suspect to be under the influence of alcohol.

The investigation was ongoing for about a three hour span, which caused a portion of the intersection to be closed while the Chino Police Department Traffic United completed their investigation.

History 101

Key pens Star-Spangled Banner

By History.com  history-101-web12

On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The poem, originally titled “The Defence of Fort McHenry,” was written after Key witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812. Key was inspired by the sight of a lone U.S. flag still flying over Fort McHenry at daybreak, as reflected in the now-famous words of the “Star-Spangled Banner”: “And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.”

Francis Scott Key was born on August 1, 1779, at Terra Rubra, his family’s estate in Frederick County (now Carroll County), Maryland. He became a successful lawyer in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and was later appointed U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

On June 18, 1812, America declared war on Great Britain after a series of trade disagreements. In August 1814, British troops invaded Washington, D.C., and burned the White House, Capitol Building and Library of Congress. Their next target was Baltimore.

After one of Key’s friends, Dr. William Beanes, was taken prisoner by the British, Key went to Baltimore, located the ship where Beanes was being held and negotiated his release. However, Key and Beanes weren’t allowed to leave until after the British bombardment of Fort McHenry. Key watched the bombing campaign unfold from aboard a ship located about eight miles away. After a day, the British were unable to destroy the fort and gave up. Key was relieved to see the American flag still flying over Fort McHenry and quickly penned a few lines in tribute to what he had witnessed.

The poem was printed in newspapers and eventually set to the music of a popular English drinking tune called “To Anacreon in Heaven” by composer John Stafford Smith. People began referring to the song as “The Star-Spangled Banner” and in 1916 President Woodrow Wilson announced that it should be played at all official events. It was adopted as the national anthem on March 3, 1931.

Francis Scott Key died of pleurisy on January 11, 1843. Today, the flag that flew over Fort McHenry in 1914 is housed at the Smithsonian Institution’s Mu