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Veteran Reunited At Planes Of Fame Event

Staff Reports

Major Tashjian and l.t. Col. Purdy in 1944

Photo courtesy: Planes of Fame
Major Tashjian and l.t. Col. Purdy in 1944

 

Chino – Planes of Fame Museum in Chino will be hosting a unique Living History Flying Day event this weekend, where an author will be present and a WWII Fighter Pilot will be reunited with the actual aircraft that he flew in combat in 1944.

The museum recently received absolute proof that their Vought F4U-1A Corsair flew in the combat zone during WWII. The story behind this discovery goes down to the work of author Michele Spry.

In honor of this discovery, Planes of Fame will be hosting a unique, Living History event on August 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., which will feature the Vought F4U-1A Corsair and pilot. The event will take place at Planes of Fame Air Museum, located at 7000 Merrill Avenue #17, Chino, CA 91710. Museum doors will open at 9 a.m.

Major Tashjian & l.t. Col. Purdy in 2016

Photo courtesy: Planes of Fame
Major Tashjian & l.t. Col. Purdy in 2016

Major John Tashjian, who flew the F4U Corsair in combat and author Michele Spry will be the event’s speakers. Unfortunately, Lt. Col. Purdy (who also flew the F4U in combat) will not be able to travel to California for the event, but his daughter Gayla Maier will be a guest speaker as well. A question and answer period will follow the speakers.

The Vought F4U-1A Corsair will be on display and perform a flight demonstration. At 12 p.m., the Raffle Flight will occur. All members are eligible to enter the Raffle, but you must be present to win. You can also become a member so you can enter the Raffle.

Author Michele Spry is a native of Columbia, Missouri and President of Midway Electric, Inc. Michele’s business was awarded the 2009 Blue Ribbon Award from the US Chamber of Commerce. In 2011, her company received the Free Enterprise Honoree Award from the US Chamber of Commerce given to 25 companies across the USA and in 2012 they received the Flag of Freedom Award for hiring veterans.

Among her numerous awards and honors for business and leadership, Michele is also an accomplished author. In 2013 she self-published her first children’s book titled “Tom T’s Hat Rack” and on July 4, 2106 has released her second children’s book titled “A Trip To Remember”.

Kevin Thompspon (POF Moderator and Aviation Historian) and Edward Maloney (Museum founder & Curator, and Aviation Historian) will moderate and join in the presentation.

Planes of Fame Museum’s mission is to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public, and honor aviation pioneers and veterans. The Museum sponsors regular events in the form of inspirational experiences, educational presentations, flight demonstrations, and airshows in fulfillment of this mission.

Planes of Fame Air Museum is “Where Warbirds Fly and Aviation History Lives”.

For more information, visit planesoffame.or

The Power Of Story

Tim Eaton

Tim Eaton

By Pastor Tim Eaton

 

Stories are a powerful thing.  They help our children go to bed.  A great love story can inspire romance and hope in our own life.  A movie with a great story can change our societies’ perception of people and events.  A great story can move us to action.  But what about your story?

If you were asked about your story what would you say?  Where would it begin; would you include the good with the bad?  Would you see the causes and effects?  More importantly, where would your story end – have you written the last chapter or is there more to come?

It is very likely that your story is more powerful than any you have read, heard, or watched.  And there is an even more powerful story that yours is a part of.  It begins in Genesis 1:26: Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”  Your story begins as a precious creation of God himself.  But more than that, He has incredible purpose for your story, what He knows you can do, and He is writing a much better ending that you might have imagined.

Join us at Edgewater on Sundays and discover your story in THE STORY: the Bible as one continuing story of God and His people.  Visitors will get a free copy of The Story.

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

 

 

Tips to Prevent the Spread of Back-to-School Germs

By StatePoint  awesome-sneeze-WEB

Back-to-school is an exciting time of year for families, but it also means new exposures to germs.

From school desks found to have 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet, to personal items like backpacks and cell phones, germs are everywhere. Taking steps to reduce exposure can make for a healthier school year ahead.

Remember to wash hands and your items frequently — did you know that backpacks have 10,000 germs per square inch? Then, use shelf liner in areas of your home where school items are stored for extra protection. Try using Easy Liner brand shelf liner by Duck brand with Clorox antimicrobial protection, which protects the liner from the growth of mold and mildew. Plus, the liners can be tossed in the wash for easy cleaning.

Parents can help keep classrooms cleaner by providing teachers with disinfecting wipes and shelf liner to protect desks, drawers and shelves.

Ask Clark’s

“What can I do to age well?” – a letter from Jim of Corona

By Clark’s Nutrition   "ask clarks" header

It is best said by Reebok “a body in motion stays in motion”.   Activation of muscle is the most important feature for keeping healthy and abundant muscle tissue on the body. Why is muscle tissue so important? Muscle tissue has some interesting features including providing protein reservoir (amino acids) for synthesis of vital tissue including organs like your liver, heart and kidneys. Furthermore, altered muscle metabolism plays a key role in the genesis and prevention of many common chronic diseases. Disease prevention includes but is not limited to; a reduction in mortality, heart disease-stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes II, bone density loss (osteoporosis), some cancers (breast, colon) and dementia (Alzheimer’s).

As we age, our bodies experience a progressive loss of skeletal muscle and a decrease in physical function, with an inherent risk of disability and a poor quality of life. The age related loss of muscle mass and strength is called sarcopenia. Regular physical activity is one of the main non-pharmaceutical interventions for older people that are needed to help maintain muscle mass, strength, metabolic function and disease prevention. We must also remember that dietary considerations are a must to feed the muscles and for prevention of sarcopenia. Recently, dietary considerations have become a focus for researchers that are studying the preservation of muscle mass loss. A recent study, with 130 individuals with the average age of 80.3, was subjected to dietary supplementations with age appropriate training. Dietary interventions included additional protein (whey) 22 grams, 10 grams of essential amino acids (including 4 grams of Leucine), and 100 i.u. vitamin D. The end result showed 68% of individuals using dietary supplements become non-sarcopenic, while 100% of the placebo group had no reversal of sarcopenia and remained sarcopenic throughout the entire training program. Test results suggested adequate protein (supplied by the diet: having 100% of the RDA for protein) is not sufficient. While it is noted that additional studies have shown whey protein to be beneficial in growth and maintenance of muscle, some studies were inconclusive about whey and sarcopenia. These additional studies combined the use of whey, essential amino acids and vitamin D to augment whey on its own, proving additional amino acids with Leucine is sufficient to elicit growth. The addition of vitamin D stimulates gene expression (cellular growth) as well. Also increases in GH (growth hormone) and IGF-1 (insulin growth factor one) were seen in the supplementation with reduction in C – reactive protein and inflammation from the addition of vitamin D, which additionally provided growth potential.

The use of supplementation and working out has been a staple in the area of athletic performance, now it is time for the elderly to benefit.

Have a health related question?

Send us your question, your first and last name, and the city you live in to: askclarks@clarksnutrition.com

Due to the number of responses, we will only be able to answer published questions.

References:

  1. Health benefits of physical activity in older patients: a review T Vogel, PH Brechat, PM Leprêtre… – … journal of clinical …, 2009
  2. The underappreciated role of muscle in health and disease1,2,3 Robert R Wolfe  2006 American Society for Clinical Nutrition  http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/84/3/475.short
  3. Mariangela Rondanelli,  Catherine Klersy, Gilles Terracol, Jacopo Talluri,Roberto Maugeri, Davide Guido, Milena A Faliva, Bruno S Solerte,Marisa Fioravanti, Henry Lukaski, and Simone Perna Whey protein, amino acids, and vitamin D supplementation with physical activity increases fat-free mass and strength, functionality, and quality of life and decreases inflammation in sarcopenic elderly Am J Clin Nutr 2016 103: 830-840;First published online February 10, 2016.doi:10.3945/ajcn.115.113357http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/103/3/830.abstract
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  5. [Health benefits and demerits of calcium nutrition or supplementation in older people].Shiraki M.Nihon Rinsho. 2015 Oct;73(10):1770-6. Japanes http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26536675
  6. [Effects of calcium and vitamin D supplementations on cardiovascular disease: review article].Guessous I, Bochud M.Rev Med Suisse. 2012 Jul 11;8(348):1458-63. Review. French.PMID:22934474http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22934474
  7. Higdon, Ph.D., An Evidence-Based Approach to Vitamins and Minerals Thieme New York, NY. Pg 97-107.

 

 

 

Home Makeovers With CH Home Improvement Grant Program

Staff Reports  

Chino Hills – Looking to update your home but don’t have the money to do so? Well now you can with the City of Chino Hills’ Home Improvement Grant Program that provides eligible homeowners with grants to assist in revitalizing their properties.  Eligible homeowners can receive up to $5,000 in grants. Funding for this program is provided by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program.

Applications for this program are available in the Community Services Department. Read the following information for eligibility criteria and eligible improvements, according to the City of Chino Hills.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Homeowner must own and occupy the single-family residence for at least one year.
  • Gross annual household income may not exceed 80% of the San Bernardino County median income adjusted for family size:

Effective March 28, 2016

Household Size                           Income*

1                                       $35,800
2                                       $40,900
3                                       $46,000
4                                       $51,100
5                                       $55,200
6                                       $59,300
7                                       $63,400
8                                       $67,500
*income limits subject to change annually

  • Property must be within the City of Chino Hills.
  • All property taxes and assessments must be current and the property must not have any recorded property or income tax liens.
  • A state and city licensed contractor must perform any home improvement work.
  • Grants are awarded “one time only” per household per address.

Eligible Improvements:
Home Improvement Grants can be used for a variety of home repairs including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Exterior Pain
  • Driveway (concrete only)
  • Door/Window Replacement
  • Roof Repairs
  • Fencing
  • Garage Door Repairs
  • Exterior Structural Repairs
  • Drainage/Septic System

For additional information, you can go to Community Services Department at 14000 City Center Drive Chino Hills, CA 91709 or call at (909) 364-27

Back-To-School Checklist For Families With Asthma

By StatePoint  

Photo courtesy: StatePoint

Photo courtesy: StatePoint

For the more than six million children living with asthma nationwide, gearing up for another school year involves much more than picking out a new pencil case and backpack. Asthma is the third leading cause of hospitalization among children in the U.S. under the age of 15 and one of the main reasons that students miss school due to illness, with more than 10 million lost school days every year.

With better asthma management, children are able to feel healthy and safe, and are ready to learn. For a full toolkit and free resources, visit Lung.org/asthma-in-schools.

To get ready for a successful school year, the American Lung Association also recommends this back-to-school checklist for families with asthma:

  1. Schedule a check-up with your child’s physician.

Use your yearly check-up to create or revise your Asthma Action Plan, check the effectiveness of asthma medication and dosage, and get prescriptions for back-up medications for your school nurse, coaches, after-school programs and other individuals helping with your child’s care.

  1. Assess your child’s readiness to self-carry medication.

All 50 states have laws that allow children to self-carry and use their asthma inhalers at school. Use the American Lung Association’s Self-Carry Assessment Tool to see if your child is ready to carry and self-administer his or her asthma medication, which can save precious time, as well as ease concern if your child has an asthma episode at school.

  1. Set up an appointment with your school nurse.

Remember to bring in your updated Asthma Action Plan and back-up medications. Take this time to sign all required medical forms and talk about whether your child can self-carry his or her own quick-relief inhaler, and how to manage any asthma emergencies that may happen during the school year.

  1. Talk to your classroom teacher.

Take a moment to talk to your child’s teacher about his or her asthma, what triggers might bring on an attack and what to do in an emergency — whether that is to head directly to the school nurse or use a quick-relief inhaler.

  1. Introduce yourself to the PE teacher and any coaches.

Kids with asthma shouldn’t have to miss out on playing outside or participating in gym class! You can quickly put minds at ease by talking about exercise-induced asthma, ways to manage symptoms and what to do in an emergency.

  1. Have fun!

There’s a lot to do at the start of the school year, but it can also be exciting to see old school friends and prep for a whole new year. Make sure to take a deep breath an

Gotta Catch ‘Em All!

By Racine Guajardo   

City of Eastvale wants you to remember these Pokésafety tips!

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale
City of Eastvale wants you to remember these Pokésafety tips!

The Pokémon Go App is the latest craze! The game app first launched on July 6 in the app store for Australia, New Zealand and the United States. On July 13, it was made available in Germany, and on July 14, it was available in the UK. In just one week of the launch date, the Pokémon app has become the most successful mobile app in history.

Pokémon originally started as a game for Nintendo in 1996, and the Pokémon trading cards started in October of 1996. Of course with technology constantly evolving, it was destined to create this app.

Many people love it, hate it, or have found it as a bonding experience between friends, family, and even co-workers. The game allows people to gather in outdoor areas and opens communication between each other.

It seems like the most people who were in the age group of 20 to 30 years old found the app to be the most enjoyable, but community members of all ages are enjoying the app.

10-year-old Andrew Larson says, “It’s a new adventure for everyone!”

Andrew is right because many are even expressing how the app is getting them to adventure out and explore their local community.

Mother of Andrew Larson, Jennifer, says “Pokémon Go is a great fun way to interact and get outside. I like that the game teaches a person to be cautious of their surroundings, which means more eyes are on alert. Never a bad idea! I also enjoy connecting with my 10 year old, while on the hunt for more Pokémon.”

“Pokémon Go has opened doors that hasn’t been opened up in years…it’s making people more active and it’s bring people together,” said Gemayal Adams, 32 years old.

“This game makes me want to go out more than my friends do,” said Raylene Arcides, 21.

“This is how I see it. We see kids inside sitting in front of TV all day with video games. Kids don’t go out like we used to back then. Electronics (which I love) have taken over. I think it’s pretty cool [Pokémon Go] has people going outside and walking looking for those dang things, if it helps with obesity and make kids healthy then so be it,” said Katrina Casas, 27 years old.

Many residents have even admitted they are out exercising more because of the app.

“I exercise more in one day than I have in years,” said Adrian Guajardo, 27 years old.

Charles Sapalasan, 22, agreed by saying, “Pokémon Go has got me up on my feet to get some exercise and meet some real friendly people.”

Adriana Sepulveda, 37, doesn’t have the app but she’s noticed that more people are outside. “There’s a lot more people out and they all look lost running around.”

Josie Ma, 16, agreed it was a great app but expressed her regret for picking the wrong team. “I chose the yellow team (Instinct) and it’s the worst team out of the three, worst decision I have made. This app is great though because it lets a lot of people get to walk around and exercise.”

The app has received positive feedback overall, but there are still many residents who aren’t too thrilled about it.

Stephanie Denise, 46, described the app as “Ridiculous!”

Kandra Shinedling agreed by saying, “I say it’s a dumb app! I never got into Pokémon and don’t care for it. People waste more time on it when they could be exercising and doing something good with themselves instead of trying to catch something that’s not even there. Plus, it’s just another way for the government to keep a tag on you.”

But the app is still enjoyable for many and said to be bringing families, friends, and community members together.

Adriana Flores, 32, said, “I may look stupid playing but at least I’m having fun!”

“At first I thought how stupid just another trend…. but honestly I have an 11-year-old daughter and quite frankly it’s cool to spend time with her on some kind of common ground. Seriously I’m schooling her on something she’s interested,” said local resident Eddie Medina, 29 years old.

“Just playing this game for a few days, I gained two new friends and I also find myself to be more active,” said Mathew Sanchez, 27.

Robert Mejia, 28, agreed by saying that he’s met a lot of people and has even met girls through the app!

Felicia Weese, 30, hunts for Pokémon with her husband and described her most recent encounter in the community: “My husband and I drove to Downtown Riverside to check out all the Poke stops and there was upwards of 100 people there… At 11 at night! It was funny to see everyone walking around following their phones to try to get the best Pokémon. It reminded me a lot of zombie movies the way people were slowly moving in herds.”

Locally, the best places to catch Pokémon are one of Eastvale’s 13 parks. An Eastvale resident said that he believed the best Pokéstop is Dairyland Park because it has six Pokéstops and a gym. Or you can stop by the Eastvale City Hall, which is also a Pokéstop. Be sure to stop in and say hi!

You will see many residents at the parks and building, but you will also see residents driving around slowly trying to catch these Pokémon! Since these residents are driving while playing, the game has also become a hazard. There was one report of a car accident in New York due to the person playing the game while driving. There has also been another report of thieves using the app to find and rob players. A woman even reported that she found a dead body while playing the app, however that has not been confirmed.

Therefore, Police offered the following advice to Pokémon Go players:

  • Don’t play the game while driving a car or bicycle.
  • Don’t trespass on private property just to “catch” a Pokémon.
  • Avoid staring down at your phone and be aware of hazards like roadways, drop-offs and waterways.
  • Be cautious of who you share your location with.
  • Don’t travel alone.

For those who enjoy, stay safe and have fun!

NNO Against Crime

Staff Reports

Chino Hills- On August 2, many community members participated in the Chino Hills National Night Out (NNO) against crime! It’s a nationwide community event that commemorates crime and drug prevention.

The event is designed to heighten awareness and to strengthen police-community relationships. In which, will give the neighbors an opportunity to gather, get acquainted, and discuss ways you can make your neighborhood safer.

City of Chino Hills residents organized an outdoor evening activity in the neighborhood for the event. Together, they planned a neighborhood barbeque, potluck, or dessert social.

Events that were registered online received visits by the City Council Members, Deputies, Firefighters, Citizens on Patrol, and even McGruff the crime-fighting dog will be taking place.

For additional information, you may call (909) 364-2713.

National Merit Winners In Walnut Valley

12 seniors named National Merit winners

By Kelli Gile

Diamond Bar – Two distinguished 2016 Diamond Bar High School grads have joined the ranks as National Merit scholarship winners. Angela Song (Pomona College – History) and Melody C. Guo (Northwestern University – Science/Research) are among over 800 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities announced on July 18.

These Merit Scholar designees join approximately 3,000 other college-sponsored winners who were selected in June. College-sponsored awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years for undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. The final group of winners brings the number of 2016 National Merit Scholars to more than 7,300.

This year, a total of 12 Diamond Bar and Walnut High School seniors were named National Merit winners for demonstrating exceptional academic ability and potential for success in college studies. Congratulations again to previous 2016 DBHS and WHS winners: Crystal Tin-Tin Chang, Eric Chen, Charlene L. Hsu, Betty Jung Hyun Kim, Letitia So, Jonathan Sun, Miriam Hsuan-Te Sun, Margaret Wang, Dalton Trinh, and Angel Wong.

 

Officer Involved Shooting In Chino

Staff Reports

Chino- An officer involved shooting took place on the night of July 23 after a citizen contacted the Chino Police Department to report suspicious activity in the 12100 block of Central Avenue.

At approximately 9:21 p.m. the citizen informed officers that the subject was driving a car and stopped her to ask a question. The citizen did not want to engage in conversation, and reported the man had a gun in his vehicle. The citizen directed the officers to the nearby business area where the man had parked his car.

Once an officer arrived on scene and approached the vehicle, the suspect got out of his car and refused to cooperate with the officer. Other officers were alerted once the suspect started to run on foot.

According to the Chino Police Department, “The suspect ran to an adjacent shopping center and encountered another responding officer. The suspect pointed his gun at the officer and the officer fired upon the suspect.”

The officers conducted CPR until the Chino Valley Fire District arrived at the scene. The male suspect was identified as Bernard Wells III, 31-year-old resident of San Diego. Wells was transported to the Chino Valley Medical Center where he died from his wounds.

Wells was on parole with warrants for his arrest, as well as had an extensive criminal history.

The City of Chino Police Department says, “The officer involved in the shooting was placed on administrative leave per department policy. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is conducting the investigation.” The Department also said, “The name of the officer involved will not be released at this time due to the on-going investigation.”

Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Investigations Unit at (909) 387-3589.

Tickets Available For Chino Hills Wine Walk

Staff Reports

Chino Hills- On Saturday, Oct. 8 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Chino Hills Wine Walk returns for the sixth year. The event showcases premiere wine with food pairings from some of the best Chino Valley restaurants.

Early bird tickets are available through August 7th for $40. The ticket prices increases to $45 on August 8th. Each guest will receive 12 tickets to sample wine and small bites at a wine garden in the central courtyard and at numerous retailers throughout The Shoppes at Chino Hills. If tickets are available at the event, the price will be $55. The EnCork after-party takes the evening into the night with a full dinner and a live auction. EnCork tickets are an additional $60 ticket per person and are limited.

“The event sold out last year, and we are expecting another banner event this year,” said Chino Hills Community Foundation Chair Peter Rogers. “It’s a great evening for people who enjoy food and wine.”

All proceeds from the event benefit the Chino Hills Community Foundation, which is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the City. The Wine Walk will directly benefit new Foundation projects that include purchasing playground equipment for a future park in the Los Serranos neighborhood, beautifying trails in Chino Hills, and providing recreation scholarships for families in need.

Founded in 2008, the Chino Hills Community Foundation has awarded about $575,000 to a variety of programs and facilities that benefit all citizens. Most recently, the Foundation board voted unanimously to earmark $150,000 for a playground at a new City park in the Los Serranos neighborhood.

Tickets for the 6th annual Chino Hills Wine Walk may be purchased online at http://www.chinohillswinewalk.com or by visiting Chino Hills City Hall, the Community Center or the kiosk at The Shoppes at Chino Hills. For additional information, please

Eastvale Student Wins Miss California Teen

By Sarah Sanchez  

Photo courtesy: Paget Sanders

Photo courtesy: Paget Sanders
Gabriella Sanders was recently crowned the 2016 National American Miss California Teen.

Eastvale – An Eastvale student, Gabriella Sanders, was recently crowned the 2016 National American Miss California Teen at the state pageant held on July 10, 2016.

She will be representing the state of California at the National Pageant held at Disneyland during Thanksgiving week. She will have the opportunity to win her share of over $500,000 in cash and prizes, including a new 2016 Ford Mustang Convertible.

Gabriella and her brother grew up in the Corona Norco Unified School District, both attending Eastvale schools.  “We lived in Eastvale for years,” said proud parent Paget Sanders. “My son, Charles Sanders, graduated from Roosevelt in 2012 and Gabriella attended Rosa Parks, River Heights and was part of the inaugural class at Ramirez Middle School.”

The new Miss California Teen enjoys a variety of activities in her spare time, including swimming, water polo, cheerleading, track, and volunteering in the community.

“Gabriella is a very kind person that loves her family, loves the Lord Jesus, and loves people,” said Paget. “I believe the judges looked beyond her outward beauty and saw who she is on the inside!”

The National American Miss (NAM) Pageants program is based on inner beauty, as well as poise, presentation, and offers an “All American Spirit” of fun for family and friends, according to a NAM news release.

“Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining self-confidence, learning new skills, learning good attitudes about competition, and setting and achieving personal goals. The pageant seeks to recognize the accomplishments of each girl while encouraging her to set goals for the future!” states NAM.

The National American Miss is dedicated to developing the success of young women across the nation with a program that is designed to be age-appropriate; they offer pageants in each state for girls ages four to eighteen in five different age groups. NAM takes pride in being for “Today’s Girl” and “Tomorrow’s Leaders.”

 

 

 

Recent Recalls

Staff Reports

Here is the recent list of recalls this week:

  1. Frigidaire and Kenmore Wall Ovens recalled by Electrolux due to Fire Hazard- The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire hazard to consumers
  2. Lorex recalls Video Baby Monitors due to Burn Hazard- The video monitor’s batteries can overheat, swell and expand and cause the battery cover to open or come off. This can expose hot batteries.
  3. Nu Skin recalls Mist Diffusers due to risk of Mold Exposure- Mold can develop on the product, posing a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.
  4. General Mills Expands Retail Flour Recall– Due to four new confirmed illnesses, General Mills is adding additional flour production dates to the previously announced U.S. retail flour recall that was originally announced on May 31, 2016. The illnesses reported to health officials continue to be connected with consumers reporting that they ate or handled uncooked dough or ate uncooked batter made with raw flour.
  5. Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods, Inc. Recalls Poultry Products due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens- Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods, Inc., a Vallejo, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,444 pounds of chicken Caesar salad products due to mislabeling and undeclared allergens: soy, wheat, and fish (anchovies).

 

Garden Library

With the recent opening of the Chino Community Garden, “The Little Free Library” is now available for you to stop by to check out or donate a book!

Photo courtesy: City of Chino
With the recent opening of the Chino Community Garden, “The Little Free Library” is now available for you to stop by to check out or donate a book!

Straight Talk With Danice

No intimacy after lumpectomy – A letter from Claire

 

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

By Danice Akiyoshi

Q: I have noticed that my husband doesn’t approach me romantically since I had a lumpectomy in my breast.  I have been fully healed for three months and my doctor said everything was fine.  I am too embarrassed to ask him why because we are both kind of shy.

 

A: This is a fairly common question.  Since you’ve admitted that you are shy and not able to have sensitive conversations very easily, I’m wondering if your husband is worried about hurting you in some way.  I hear this quite often from men whose wives are recovering from medical issues.  If you do not have any other problems, try buying him a card that tells him how much you missed him while you were healing.  Tell him you would like a date with him and extend the invitation to take him out for a special evening.  Try your best to gently get the ball rolling to encourage romance.  If my thoughts are correct, this should be enough to put his mind at ease.

 

13 Year-Old Arrested

Staff Reports

Highland– The Adult Protective Services (APS) contacted the Highland Deputies on July 25 to report in reference to an elderly female who had been assaulted by a thirteen-year-old male on the 7000 block of Lynwood in Highland.

The Deputies made contact with the 80-year-old elderly woman, who reported an incident that happened on July 17.

The woman walked out to her front yard to hear the suspect arguing with his sister. She describes him as a neighborhood kid; she asked the suspect and his sister to stop arguing in front of her residence. The 13-year-old suspect picked up a brick from her yard, in which he threw it towards her, striking her in the leg. He caused a significant injury to the elderly woman who had to be treated at the hospital.

After the boy assaulted the elderly woman, he picked up another brick and shattered the window to her vehicle.

The 13 year-old has been arrested and booked at Juvenile Hall for Elder Abuse.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Highland Police Department at (909) 425-9793.

If you are in San Bernardino County and want to know how to report elderly abuse, you can contact the Department of Aging and Adult Services, located at 686 East Mill Street San Bernardino, CA  92415. You may also call the 24 Hour Abuse Hotline:  (877) 565-2020 or you can fax at (909) 388-6718. Or you may visit courts.ca.gov for additional information and steps to obtain a restraining order.

 

Quality Hair Care At Supercuts

Staff Reports  

Supercuts is now open at Suite G in The Village West Shopping Center. You can reach them at (909) 475-0888. Check out their ad on page 12 of the Weekly News for great deals.

Supercuts is now open at Suite G in The Village West Shopping Center. You can reach them at (909) 475-0888. Check out their ad on page 12 of the Weekly News for great deals.

Walnut – Walnut residents have a new option for all of their hair care needs! Supercuts is now open in Walnut at Suite G in The Village West Shopping Center. To celebrate its grand opening, the salon is offering $12 haircuts until Aug. 5.  Some discounts will also continue until Sept. 5.

Supercuts is ranked the top hair care franchise in the U.S. in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2015 Franchise 500. They offer professional haircuts, color services and facial waxing options to keep guests looking sharp.

The new Walnut Supercuts is locally owned and operated. They have hired an outstanding team of 6 stylists from the area, all of whom are passionate about delivering an exceptional guest experience. Ongoing training and certification allows the stylists to stay current on the latest looks so they can help guests with their existing style or give them a fresh new cut.

Haircuts at the Walnut location will finish with a relaxing Hot Towel Refresher to clean away stray hairs, starting at $18 for adults, $16 for children (12 and under) and $16 for seniors (65 and older).

Supercuts accept all major credit cards and cash. Salon hours are:

  • Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Walnut salon joins over 2,300 Supercuts across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico that provide consistent, high-quality hair-care services and professional products to its guests at convenient times and locations with reasonable prices. Supercuts offer a broad selection of professional hair care products including: Paul Mitchell, American Crew, TIGI, Redken, Biolage and more.

Supercuts salons are owned and franchised by Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the leader in beauty salons and cosmetology education. Supercuts is a salon industry leader in hair care services, with over 33 million guest visits per year for haircuts, hair color services and more. Supercuts primarily targets male guests who want a current look at an affordable price. Supercuts’ proven technique, highly trained stylists and nationally recognized professional brands of hair care products offers an exceptional guest experience.

Call the Walnut Supercuts at (909) 475-0888 today for more information. Or download the Supercuts mobile app for iOS or Android, visit Supercuts.com to check-in for a same-day haircut, text 667788, or simply walk in when it’s convenient for you. For additional information about Supercuts, give them a follow at Facebook.com/Supercuts and Twitter.com/Supercuts. For more information about Regis Corporation, please visit RegisCorp.com.

Little Boys Are Superheroes In Disguise

   By Racine Guajardo  

 

Eastvale – “Carter pic2There is a Superhero inside all of us; we just need the courage to put on the cape.” Carter Forsyth at just 6 years-old, wakes up every day and puts on his cape to fight this debilitating disease in order to live the most normal life as possible and to be happy again.

Carter is an Eastvale resident that is one of 300,000 U.S. children suffering from Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). JIA is an autoimmune, inflammatory joint disease that presents with varying degrees of pain, swelling, stiffness, lethargy and a reduction or loss of mobility. Growth retardation is common in children with JIA, and this symptom is often exacerbated with medications typically used to treat the disease. Muscle weakness or loss, and osteoporosis are also possible conditions associated with JIA.

In an effort to find a cure for JIA, the Annual California Coast Classic bike ride will be held by The Arthritis Foundation and sponsored by Amgen. The 8-day bike ride will start on Sept. 24.

For last year’s ride, Team Carter, led by Carter’s “Papa” Jerry Davis, set a national fundraising record for the Arthritis Foundation. They raised over $210,000 and recruited 52 cyclist to join the team for the 525 mile ride, in which started in San Francisco and ended in Los Angeles. This will be the 3rd year in a row that Team Carter will be participating in the ride. The event is fully paid for by corporate sponsors such as Amgen and a few others, but 100% of the amount raised goes to research for better treatment and hopefully a cure one day, as well as provide education about the disease. The money raised also sends kids like Carter to a special summer camp with other kids who suffer from the disease.

There is not one treatment for JIA that works for everyone and most of them have heavy side effects when used long term, which may do even more harm to the patient’s body.

Carter is doing better than he was in the beginning of his treatments but recently, the treatments don’t seem to be working as well. The doctors are discussing other options which would include adding another medication to his treatment plan. He is now 6 years old and ev

Photo courtesy: Jerry Davis Carter Forsyth

Photo courtesy: Jerry Davis
Carter Forsyth

ery day is difficult for his family as they think of how heartbreaking it is that he will be on some type of treatment for the rest of his life, but most importantly that he will have to live in such pain.

In spite of his pain, Carter is a real warrior and rarely complains. His family believes he hides the pain as much as he can because he just wants to be a normal little boy and do the things boys his age like to do. He loves baseball and participated in t-ball and coach pitch this last year. His Papa says, “He’s actually really good and has a great swing. He told me he can’t wait until next season and that he is going to be on the All Star team.”

Recently, Carter made a fundraising video to post on the Team Carter For a Cure Facebook page for this year’s ride. He thought of what to say in his own words and he asked for people to “donate to Team Carter for The Arthritis Foundation so they can find kids sickness and so kids can be happy again.” Carter is one tough kid and he has a huge heart; he’s a real-life superhero. He wants to help other kids like him so they can all be happy again.

As usual, Jerry will be riding in the California Coast Classic in honor of his grandson Carter. “I’m just a grandpa that loves his grandson and I’m doing what I think any grandpa would do for his grandchild. I have 5 grandchildren and I’d do the same for all of them,” says Papa Davis.

For more information on where to donate to help Team Carter and other kids, you may visit: http://www.525m4Carter.com and visit this YouTube link to hear Carter’s personal message: http://youtu.be/4nfhIoDTvfY.

Walnut Valley Board Honors Gifted Young Artist

By Kelli Gile  

Young artist Michael Wu was recognized by the Board of Trustees on July 13. Shown with teacher Seema Bagai, family members, and Board President Helen Hall.

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile
Young artist Michael Wu was recognized by the Board of Trustees on July 13. Shown with teacher Seema Bagai, family members, and Board President Helen Hall.

Walnut—Walnut Elementary student Michael Wu was lauded for his exceptional artistic talent by the WVUSD Board of Trustees on July 13.

The fifth grader recently garnered national attention as the grand prize winner in the Missing Children’s Day poster contest sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Michael, age 11, entered a drawing of a young boy hugging a teddy bear in the “Bring Our Missing Children Home” competition that aims to create awareness and promote child safety.

As national winner, Michael, his parents, and teacher Seema Bagai were awarded a trip to Washington D.C. to be recognized during the National Missing Children’s Day ceremony on May 25.

Getting Ready To Start School

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

By Nancy Stoops

In just a few weeks, our care free summers will end and school will begin. The lazy late nights will be replaced by endless hours of homework and studying. Very soon, sleeping late during the week will come to an end and we will be setting the goal of rising early and on time. But, don’t wait until the evening before to change behavioral patterns.  Start right now on adjusting sleeping schedules and give your child or teen an advantage.  It’s really hard to make that sleeping change all at once and in one evening.

Getting organized correctly can be such a help for creating an organized student.  A good notebook with tab dividers and a separate folder for each subject within the dividers can be very helpful.  A pouch with the necessary writing implements, such as a hole puncher, stapler, etc., is also very necessary.  I think some type of planner or organizer to write assignments down can really help as well.

You should also help your child or teen figure out why they didn’t meet the academic goals they had for last year.  Teach them to set daily, weekly, semester and annual goals that are realistic and obtainable.  It’s important to understand that many times just doing class and homework isn’t enough and that studying is an important part of academic success.  I work with many young people in my practice and they seem to have a hard time asking their teachers for help because they don’t want to appear stupid in front of their peers.  Help your student find ways to get the help they need and in a way that they are okay with.  Remind then to tell you right away before they are failing and can’t raise that grade.  I wish you success this year!