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Eastvale: Did You Know?

Illegal Dumpint-BWIllegal Dumping

Courtesy of City of Eastvale

 

According to Municipal Code section 8.24.010, no person, firm, partnership, association or corporation, shall place, deposit, throw or dump any trash, garbage, waste, debris or refuse matter on any public or private property whether owned or controlled by the person or not, except where such matter is being temporarily placed in receptacles for later collection and removal.  Any such person, firm, partnership, association or corporation convicted of a violation of this section:

(1) Shall be guilty of an infraction offense and punished by a fine not exceeding:

  1. $100.00 for a first violation;
    b. $200.00 for a second violation.

(2) For the third and any additional violations shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00 or six months in jail, or both.

Residents with curbside cart service may request the free pick up of household bulky items two times in a calendar year. Additional bulky item collections are available at a nominal cost.

To schedule a bulky item pick up, please contact Waste Management at (800) 423-9986 at least 24 hours in advance of your regular collection day.

If you have additional Code Enforcement questions, please feel free to call Eastvale City Hall at (951) 361-0900 or email Code_Complaint@eastvaleca.gov

 

Five Ways to Test Your Health at Home

Ready to jump start your health in 2016?  Local docs at American Family Care map out five ways to test your health at home.    

By Nancy Bostrom

5 Ways to Test Your Health at Home:

  • Plank it Up!  Get into push-up position on the floor.   Now, bend your elbows 90 degrees and rest your weight on your forearms. Your elbows should be directly beneath your shoulders, and your body should form a straight line from your head to your feet.  If you can’t hold this plank position for 2 minutes, AFC doctors warn it could mean you are carrying too much weight.   The physicians say improving your core is important for your overall movement stability and strength.
  • Sit, Rise, Stand: Based on Brazilian research, this test examines how well you get up from a seated position on the floor.  Sit down, try to get up without using your hands or knees. The idea is to use as few body parts, as possible, to get up, testing your strength, balance and flexibility.
  • Bad Breath Barometer:  Bad breath can turn into more than just an awkward situation; halitosis could be a sign of a serious health problem.  AFC doctors say to scrape your tongue with a spoon. Put the spoon in a plastic bag, close it and smell it.   A fruity odor can point to diabetes, a fishy smell may indicate kidney failure, and a sour mouth could be tied to sleep apnea.
  • Test of Time:  How sharp is your mind? Swedish researchers developed a clock drawing test to screen for cognitive development and dementia. Simply start with a blank piece of paper, draw a clock, put in all the numbers and set hands for 10 and 11.  This test taps into a range of cognitive abilities and can set off a signal if impairment is developed or developing.
  • Track your pulse: How strong is your heart rate? Did you know a weak pulse could not only be a sign of heart disease but a blood clot in your arm or leg?
    1. Place 2 fingers, not using your thumb, on your wrist, and press lightly until you feel a pulse.
    2. Using a watch or clock, make note of how many heartbeats you feel in 15 seconds. Your pulse = (total beats in 15 seconds) X 4 = (your heart rate).    A normal resting heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute.
    3. Why do it?  To see how well your heart is working. In an emergency situation, a pulse rate can help determine if your heart is pumping enough blood.  Check for blood flow and get a gauge on your general health and fitness level.

Chino Hills: Sandbags Now Available

Courtesy of the City of Chino Hills

Chino Hills – In preparation for El Niño, the City of Chino Hills Public Works Department has been cleaning V-ditches along slopes and roadways, and has also been cleaning debris from storm drains, catch basins, and flood control channels. If you see any of these areas clogged with debris, report the location by calling Public Works at (909) 364-2800 or the after-hours on-call hotline at (909) 364-2860.

The City of Chino Hills and the Chino Valley Fire District encourage residents to take steps to protect their property before the rain begins. Homeowners should do their part by clearing debris from rain gutters, downspouts, and drains so water can flow and drain properly. Residents with yards that are prone to erosion during heavy rains should consider implementing erosion control mechanisms such as sandbags and the use of straw rolls or wattles. Residents should check roofs for leaks, damage, or displaced tiles, and pay close attention to areas where separation could occur, such as around the chimney.

The City of Chino Hills has delivered sand, and the Chino Valley Fire District has delivered sandbags to Fire Station No. 64, located at 16231 Canon Lane; and to Fire Station No. 62, located at 5551 Butterfield Ranch Road. Citizens with proof of residency will be issued 25 sandbags per household. Bring a shovel to fill the sandbags. For tips on filling and placing sandbags, visit http://www.chinovalleyfire.org/sandbags. For properties that require significant sandbagging, sandbags are available for purchase at local hardware stores.

For more information, please visit the City website at http://www.chinohills.org/ElNino to learn more about what you can do to prepare, how to stay safe during floods and heavy rains, and website links to other helpful resources.

Local Elementary School Receives Photography Club Grant

Photo by: Paul Moureaux, PMX Photography Rosa Parks Elementary Photo Club received a $5,000 grant from Follow the Light Foundation on Dec. 16. From left to right Scott Heath (Semi-Pro Photographer/Club Leader), Fran Rife (Rosa Parks Teacher/Mentor), Celeste Moureaux (Director, Follow the Light Foundation), Cecelia Verduzco (Principal, Rosa Parks), and Jason Eldridge (Assistant Principal, Rosa Parks).

Photo by: Paul Moureaux, PMX Photography
Rosa Parks Elementary Photo Club received a $5,000 grant from Follow the Light Foundation on Dec. 16. From left to right Scott Heath (Semi-Pro Photographer/Club Leader), Fran Rife (Rosa Parks Teacher/Mentor), Celeste Moureaux (Director, Follow the Light Foundation), Cecelia Verduzco (Principal, Rosa Parks), and Jason Eldridge (Assistant Principal, Rosa Parks).

By Sara Cipollone

Eastvale – Rosa Parks Elementary School is this year’s recipient of the Follow the Light Foundation Grant.
The Rosa Parks Elementary School Photo Club will be receiving a $5,000 grant from the Follow the Light Foundation this year.
The foundation was established in honor of the late Larry “Flame” Moore, the Photo Editor of SURFING Magazine for 30 years, who lost his battle with brain cancer on Oct.10, 2005, according to the foundation’s website. He is described as one of surf photography’s most influential figures, defining the look of surf photos for three decades. The organization was created to help finance the dreams of aspiring photographers.
Celeste Moureaux, co-founder of the foundation and Moore’s sister says that this grant marks the foundations transition from 10 years of recognizing upcoming surf photographer talent to school/club photography recognition.
“Follow the Light Foundation is honored to have such worthy recipients as its first school/club grant awardees,” Moureaux said.  “The Foundation along with the Moore Family is excited to see the legacy of Larry “Flame” Moore touch the lives of so many young and talented artists.”
The Rosa Parks Elementary School Photo Club was started five years ago by one the school’s kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Fran Rife, and parent Scott Heath.
“They are very excited to share their passion of taking pictures with our students,” Rosa Parks Elementary Principal Cecilia Verduzco said. “They dedicate their time to teach students about how to take pictures, angles, color, and lenses. They also spend time reviewing and giving feedback on the photos our students take.”
She says that the Photo Club photo wall was among the first things that caught her eye when she became principal five years ago.
The club is quite a success, with one student even earning money doing portrait photography. According to Principal Verduzco, the grant money will be used to help pay for printing photos and funding the end of the class field trip for the students. She expresses her abundant gratitude towards the Moureaux family for their generosity.

Apex Lawyers, Inc.

Apex Lawyers, Inc. is located at 21671 Gateway Center Drive, Suite 108, in Diamond Bar. They can be reached at (909) 860-0342, or visit www.apexlawinc.com for more information.

Apex Lawyers, Inc. is located at 21671 Gateway Center Drive, Suite 108, in Diamond Bar. They can be reached at (909) 860-0342, or visit http://www.apexlawinc.com for more information.

Law doesn’t need to be as complicated as some firms make it out to be

 

By Claire Lewis

Do you have a legal issue? Are you not sure where to go or who to talk to? Apex Lawyers, Inc. is here to help you!  Apex Lawyers, Inc. is a full service boutique law firm that strongly believes in forming relationships with its clients by providing the highest quality of legal representation possible.

Located in Diamond Bar, Calif., Apex Lawyers, Inc. is conveniently accessible by all major counties including Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino.

Apex Lawyers, Inc. provides a broad range of high quality legal services throughout Southern California.  Their attorney’s engage in the practice of law in the following fields: Real Estate; Business Law; Family Law; DUI; Personal Injury; Civil Litigation; and Immigration.

Apex believes in providing big firm results while maintaining a cost conscientious approach normally associated with smaller law firms.

Shazad D. Omar, Esq., is the managing attorney at Apex Lawyers, Inc. and has experience in a wide variety of legal issues. Mr. Shazad is a graduate of Whittier Law School and prides himself in providing high-quality services to all his clients regardless of the type of issue the client is facing.

Contact Apex Lawyer, Inc. and ask about their free 30-minute consultation to appraise your legal situation.

Apex Lawyers, Inc. is located at 21671 Gateway Center Drive, Suite 108, in Diamond Bar.  They can be reached at (909) 860-0342, or visit www.apexlawinc.com for more information. See their ad in this week’s Weekly News.

Advanced Improvements Provides Comfort For Your Home

Advanced Improvements can be reached at (888) 698-8859.

Advanced Improvements can be reached at (888) 698-8859.

Staff Reports

SoCal – Advanced Improvements is an expert in air conditioning and heating, water heating, water filtration, and solar power.  For over 20 years, they have been providing eco-friendly, energy saving home and office comfort solutions for Riverside, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego and Los Angeles counties.

Advanced Improvements’ mission is to build top quality home and office improvement projects on time, with exemplary customer service, and within your budget.  Right now, Advanced Improvements is offering specials and discounts on a variety of their products.

Solar:  Whether you’re looking to go completely off the power grid, or just reduce your carbon footprint, Advanced Improvements can help by providing you with solar solutions.  They offer both solar electric (photovoltaic) and solar thermal (solar water heating) technologies.  The average solar system pays for itself in as little as four years.  When you fit your home for solar, you can receive up to 30% in tax credits, and Advanced Improvements has 2.99% financing options available for solar upgrades (OAC).

Water Heating:  Advanced Improvements carries a full line of different models and types of water heaters.  They offer everything from traditional tanks and tankless, to the new hybrids and eco-friendly solar water heaters.  Advanced Improvements specializes in tankless water heaters, claiming the title of the largest tankless water heater installation company in the nation.  They have installed over 10,000 tankless water heaters over the last ten years.  Take advantage of their $500 discount coupon on a Rheem Tankless Water Heater, or $100 discount on a Rheem Tank Water Heater.

Water Filtration: Advanced Improvements offers water filtration systems that protect against hardness elements, iron, rust, sediment, and a variety of other substances that may be present in your water.  Their systems are high flow and low maintenance machines that are designed for optimum performance.  Ask about their $500 discount coupon for Anti-Scale and Carbon Water Filtration systems.

Heating and Air:  Advanced Improvements has trained professionals that provide expert analyses, top quality equipment, and skilled installation or repair of your heating and air conditioning equipment.  They can give your home a heating or cooling system that is not only reliable, but efficient.  They also offer heat pumps, gas furnaces, package units, air handlers, and cooling coils.  Their current heating special will allow you to get $1,500 off in factory rebates for qualifying systems.  Also, ask about their $75 special for a winter tune-up for your current system.

Go Green:  You can GO GREEN with Advanced Improvements, as they provide eco-friendly, energy saving, green products for your home and business.  They can help you go completely independent with solar power, replace your heating and cooling system with a new high-efficiency unit, or lower your energy usage by installing a tankless water heater.

Advanced Improvements stands behind their products and services and is committed to excellence.  They are also committed to the community.  Owners Jason and Athena Hayes have lived in Eastvale for over seven years, and as homeowners, they love to see Eastvale flourish. Advanced Improvements has been the platinum sponsor for the Eastvale Community Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournaments, and they will continue to invest in the City and support its growth.  Make sure to ask about their $500 discount coupon for Eastvale residents only.

Make your home or business comfortable today with Advanced Improvements (Contractor State License Board #947761).  Their office is located at 1200 North Barsten Way, in Anaheim, and they can be reached at (888) 698-8859.  Visit their website at www.AdvancedIMP.com, and see their ad on page 4.

Breaking the Barriers Workshop

Staff Reports

CHINO – Chino Police Department joins forces with the community in hosting a Breaking Barriers United Initiative Workshop on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at Valley Christian Church.
Workshop organizers say that the goal of the workshop is bring the community and law enforcement together for the purpose of promoting national change.

“Our mission is to restore the relationship between Law Enforcement Officers and Community Members by bridging the gap between them,” workshop organizers said in a statement.

Participants will also have the opportunity to participate in law enforcement scenario reenactments.

Valley Christian Church is locatged at 12410 Norton Ave. in Chino. The workshop is free and open to the public. For more details, please contact Chino Police Officer Ryan Tillman at 909.641.5229 or  Sergeant Rodney Lombard at 909.721.6524.

 

Three Arrested in String of Corona Robberies

Courtesy of Corona Police Department

Corona – On Sept. 21, 2015, the Corona Police Department began investigating a string of robberies which occurred at three different locations within a six-hour time period in the City of Corona.  The robberies occurred at the following locations:

  • USA Gas, 1205 Soth Main Street, Sept 21, 2015 at 9:19 p.m.
  • 7-11 Store, 700 West Sixth Street, Sept. 22, 2015 at 12:58 a.m. and 3 a.m.
  • 7-11 Store, 725 East Grand Blvd,, Sept 22, 2015 at 3:37 a.m.

In each of the robberies, the suspects were described as two males, possibly Hispanic, who concealed their faces and demanded money from the cash register.  As a result of the robberies, the suspects made off with cash, lottery tickets, cigarettes, and also a wallet from a customer at one of the locations.

On Oct. 30, 2015, officers responded to a report of a robbery at USA Gas, 1205 South Main Street, in which one male Hispanic suspect had fled with cash.  The suspect was located hiding at a nearby city park, where he was arrested for the robbery.  The suspect was identified as Axl Garcia, 22-years-old, of Corona.

Corona Police detectives continued to investigate the string of robberies that had occurred in September, and had information that Garcia may have been involved.

On Jan 6, 2016, Corona Police detectives, with the assistance of the Riverside County Post-Release Accountability Team (PACT) and the Riverside County Gang Task Force-Region 8, served a search warrant at Garcia’s Corona residence.  Detectives arrested two additional robbery suspects, Jimmy Olivares, 21-years-old of Corona, and a 16-year-old male.

Olivares was cited and released from the Corona Police Department on a lesser charge and the 16-year-old male juvenile was charged with four counts of robbery and associated gun charges.  Garcia remains in the Riverside County Jail on an unrelated incident and will be charged with additional counts of robbery related to the string of robberies in September within the City of Corona.

Catholic Church Tagged by Vandal

Photo by: John P

Photo by: John P

Staff Reports

San Bernardino – County Sheriffs are searching for a male suspect after a Catholic church was tagged with graffiti last Friday, Jan. 8.

In black paint, the suspect spray painted offensive symbols including swastikas and pentagrams on the outside walls and front entrance doors.
Last Friday at approximately 2:25 a.m., deputies responded to a report of vandalism in progress at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church located at 6885 Del Rosa Ave. in the county area of San Bernardino. The suspect fled the location prior to deputy arrival, department officials said.
Witnesses described the suspect as a male Hispanic adult wearing a blue jacket and dark pants, the authorities said in a statement released on Monday.

Church volunteers worked into the evening painting over the graffiti, according to parish officials.
There are no leads as of Monday, Jan. 11. Sheriffs are investigating the incident, and are asking the public to help with any information by contacting the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or the WeTip website at www.wetip.com.

Eastvale Debt Forgiveness Lawsuit Fails

By Raymond Mendoza
Eastvale – A recent Riverside County Superior Court ruling has Eastvale city government employees baffled after their city was denied debt forgiveness and use of Senate Bill funds after Jurupa Valley, Menifee and Wildomar had theirs granted.
The ruling came down from Riverside County Superior Court Judge Daniel Ottolia on Monday, Nov. 30, stating that he did not have the authority to erase the city’s debt- thereby making the city financially responsible for nearly $5 million in unpaid bills.
The question of debt forgiveness and who would receive part of the beneficial $23.7 million comes from Senate Bill 107- which was signed by Governor Jerry Brown in September. The bill was created to provide relief for the debts of Jurupa Valley, Menifee, Wildomar and Eastvale since these cities were affected by the loss of vehicle-license fee revenue. Brown signed the bill which stipulated that Riverside County would provide these funds to the debt-ridden cities.
However, by March, Eastvale had already paid all of its outstanding debts. When Riverside County was in the process of providing accounting processes of debts owed by each of the aforementioned cities to the State Department of Finance, Eastvale was shown to not need the funds because it had already paid its debts.
As a result of hearing about the newly approved funds, Eastvale government officials stopped paying their bills for law enforcement and other Riverside county-provided services under the assumption that SB 107 funds would apply to them- resulting in nearly $5 million in unpaid bills.
Eastvale City Manager Michele Nissen stated that she was unable to comment on matters regarding the ongoing lawsuit, but that an appeal was filed last week.

New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

Everything you need to know about what to eat/what not to eat

Courtesy of the Washington Post

Go ahead and have those eggs. That’s just one piece of good news from the U.S. dietary guidelines released on Thursday. Updated every five years, the government recommendations have been credited — or blamed (depending on whom you ask) — for shaping the eating habits of generations of Americans.

The 2015 revision contains a few radical changes, such as removing recommendations to limit intake of cholesterol-rich foods and adding a reference to coffee as potentially being part of a healthy diet. But the real difference, nutritionists say, is that eating well no longer just means cutting back on fat or calories — a simple idea that has been promoted for decades but has left us fatter and sicker than ever. It’s now about having a healthy pattern of eating.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack emphasized that the new guidelines show there are a variety of ways to have a nutritious diet.  “We are suggesting to American families they don’t need to make huge fundamental changes, that in fact small changes can add up to big differences,” he said.

Here are the highlights:

  • Salt: Less than 2,300 milligrams/day for everyone. That’s one teaspoon. (Previously, if you were African-American, older than 50 or had certain chronic conditions, the recommended limit would have been 1,500 mg/day.)
  • Coffee: Up to 5 cups a day.
  • Dairy: Stick to low-fat or skim milk.
  • Sugar: Keep added sugars to less than 10 percent of daily calories.
  • Cholesterol: No limit anymore, but the report still cautions not to have too much.
  • Alcohol: Up to one glass a day for women, two for men.
  • Meat: Get a variety of it, but go for lean and watch out for saturated fat (see below).
  • Saturated fat: Keep to less than 10 percent of daily calories.

While the document explaining the new guidelines does not explicitly tell Americans to cut back on processed or red meat, it does contain a chart with examples of foods high in saturated fat that should be limited, which includes a lot of meat products like hamburgers.  The U.S. panel behind the guidelines had access to the same science as the W.H.O. but appears to have come to different conclusions about the risks of processed and red meat given the absence of any strong wording against those foods.

Eat more of:

  • A variety of vegetables: dark green, red and orange, legumes (beans and peas), starchy and other vegetables. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell put it more simply, suggesting Americans select “a variety of colors” when eating produce.
  • Fruits, especially whole fruit
  • Grains, at least half of which are whole grain
  • Fat-free or low-fat dairy, including milk, yogurt, cheese, and/or fortified soy beverages
  • A variety of protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, legumes (beans and peas), soy products, and nuts and seeds
  • Oils, including those from plants: canola, corn, olive, peanut, safflower, soybean and sunflower. Oils also are naturally present in nuts, seeds, seafood, olives and avocados.

Eat less of:

  • Added sugars: Less than 10 percent of daily calories should come from added sugars. ChooseMyPlate.gov provides more information about added sugars, which are sugars and syrups that are added to foods or beverages when they are processed or prepared. These do not include naturally occurring sugars, such as those consumed as part of fruits.
  • Saturated and trans fats: Less than 10 percent of daily calories should come from saturated fats. Foods that are high in saturated fat include butter, whole milk, meats that are not labeled as lean and tropical oils such as coconut and palm oil. Saturated fats should be replaced with unsaturated fats, such as canola or olive oil.
  • Sodium. Adults and children 14 years and older should limit sodium to under 2,300 milligrams per day, and children younger than 14 should consume even less. Use the Nutrition Facts label to check for sodium, especially in processed foods like pizza, pasta dishes, sauces and soups.

Local Treatment Plant Reveals Odor Control Efforts

Photo courtesy: WRCRWA WRCRWA hosts a treatment plant tour to showcase expansion effort.

Photo courtesy: WRCRWA
WRCRWA hosts a treatment plant tour to showcase expansion effort.

By Emily Aguilar

Eastvale – On Dec. 12, Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority (WRCRWA) Treatment Plant showcased their expansion and odor control efforts to nearly 20 residents during an informative public tour.

The construction of new homes nearby has made controlling odors important for everyone living and working nearby. When the plant was originally built, the area was zoned for agriculture/industrial use and the plant was situated by a dairy and a green waste facility, according to plant officials.

In 2014, WRCRWA received $72 million to fund an expansion of the treatment plant. The expansion expects to increase the cleansing of 8 million gallons of water per day to 14 million gallons by 2017.

Officials say that the plant is undergoing state-of-the-art enhancements to minimize odors and to expand the facility to treat more water to provide long term water supply reliability in the region.

Throughout the tour, WRCRWA employees demonstrated how the fusion of natural elements and engineering will assist them in recycling water and eliminating unpleasant odors.

For example, in one section of the tour, an employee stated that the plant relies on UV light to help disinfect water.

The plant has currently set odor neutralizing mister systems over the tops of digesters and biosolid pipes that release a liquid fragrance to cover up the smell emitting from the sewage. Trees have been planted to create a windblock, and tarps around biosolid loading structures were installed in September. They are also looking into adding air blowers with ducts to better direct contained odors within the tarps to the carbon filters.

Plant employees are also sent out to the nearby neighborhood to check for odors that may be emanating from the plant.

Officials also noted that they are working on converting the digesters to a new, anaerobic process, which is a process that uses no oxygen, from an aerobic process, which uses oxygen. This change will ultimately help minimize odors as the converted digesters will be totally enclosed, officials said in a statement released in December.

Air scrubbers that date back to 1998 will be replaced as part of the expansion, which should be completed by the summer of 2017.

They also encourage the community to join them in future tours, which are held quarterly and provide an insightful look at the site’s operations and latest improvements.

WRCRWA also asks residents to contact them if they experience any foul odors coming from the plant.

During daytime working hours (M-F, 7 am – 4 pm) call 951-789-5189. Outside working hours and weekends, call 951-212-5288. For updates on expansion progress, visit WRCRWA’s webpage at http://www.wrcrwa.org.

Straight Talk With Danice

danice-akiyoshi-color-ORIGRelationship Perks- A letter from S.S.
By Danice Akiyoshi, N.D.

 

Dear Dr. Akiyoshi,

I like your column and I hope you can handle a dispute I’m having with my girlfriend. She recently moved into my home because we were living 90 minutes apart and it made our relationship difficult.  I am paying the mortgage and utilities and she buys the groceries, cooks, and keeps the domestic side of the home in great shape.  Things have never been so organized and clean and I’ve been very happy.  The dispute occurred when the washing machine broke down.  She does laundry every single day and went into a panic, asking me what I wanted to do.  I told her to go out and buy a new washer and I could tell that she was surprised at my suggestion. When I pointed out that I am the one paying the house payment, she pointed out that it is my home and that I would have to pay my own house payment and utilities with or without her. She said she feels she’s contributing more than her fair share and removed $700.00 in grocery receipts from her wallet for the food she bought and cooked the previous month.   She asked if I was more interested in a roommate or a girlfriend.  She made it clear that she doesn’t buy groceries, cook, clean and sleep with someone she considers a roommate.  Now she’s staying in the spare bedroom.  The house is a mess and all of the other perks are gone too.  She barely speaks to me at night and leaves for work before I get up.  She says she will leave a check for her room rent on the first of the month, but plans to make other arrangements soon.  This is bad.  Do I have a chance to repair this?  How wrong was I to think she should buy the new washing machine?  Why is she over reacting when just a few weeks ago we were so happy?  I’m really confused.  I need some suggestions.

Thank you,

S.S.

 

Dear S.S.

Looks like you took all those wonderful perks for granted.  It seems like you were imagining that she needed you a lot more than you needed her.  That’s a shame.  Based on the fact that your home is now a mess, there is no dinner, clean laundry, intimacy, etc.  I’m willing to bet that you would fork over the money for several washing machines at this point to restore your former happiness.  You undervalued what she was bringing to your relationship.  This is a common mistake between couples. I see it every single day in my practice.  Your girlfriend seems like a very organized caregiving type.  If she was spending $700.00 a month on groceries and feeding you nice meals along with keeping the household in stellar condition, then I would say she really was doing her part to contribute to the happiness and wellbeing of the household.  Unfortunately, this woman also seems stubborn, based on the current silent treatment and her retreat to the spare bedroom.  You will have to come up with an apology that she can truly ‘feel, taste, and hear.’  She must gain a clear understanding that you will never treat her like that again.  Keep in mind that there are all sorts of currencies in a relationship and she was generously sharing things of value to you.  In reality, money isn’t usually the most important contribution.  You’re smart enough to get your thoughts around this concept.  My advice to you is to immediately admit you were wrong and offer a sincere apology.  Convince her that her offerings are of great value to you and that you have no intention of taking her for granted in the future. I have a feeling that if she wasn’t waiting for you to figure this out on your own, she would already be making one of her nice dinners somewhere else.  In my opinion, you still have a good chance of correcting the situation.  Let me know if you need help with that apology.  You’d better make it exceptional. Good luck!

-Danice Akiyoshi ND

Danice Akiyoshi is a Naturopathic Doctor and the head of Candid Coaching Service. She offers personal coaching services relating to all types of issues and concerns. This is a letter she received from an anonymous reader. To send a question to Danice, email her atstraighttalk@candidcoachingservices.com. You can also visit her website at http://www.candidcoachingservices.com.

Chino School Placed on Lockdown

Photo courtesy: Chino PD

Photo courtesy: Chino PD

Staff Reports

CHINO – A man who ran from police prompted one Chino Valley Unified School District school to be placed on lockdown Thursday, Jan. 7, Chino police said.
Larry Lopez, 46 of Chino, who was stopped for a minor traffic infraction on Thursday, was able to get away and was believed to have barricaded himself into his home on San Antonio Avenue near Rhodes Elementary school.
Around 10 a.m., Schafer and San Antonio Avenues were closed and Rhodes Elementary was put on lock-down while police tried to get Lopez to surrender, officials said.
At 11:37 a.m., the school district posted on their Facebook page that the school was placed on locked due to police activity in the area. Afternoon Kindergarten classes were cancelled.
Officers deployed a flash bang at the house at 1:45 p.m. in attempt to make contact with the suspect. Police broke into the house at 3 p.m. and found that Lopez had evaded them.
The school district posted regular updates on their social media pages to keep public informed. Parents were also notified by a phone blast message by the school’s Principal Dr. Freed. Updates were also posted on Facebook.
The lockdown was lifted at regular dismissal time of 3:20 p.m. Dismissal took place at Cypress Trails Park, next to the school.
Dr. Freed thanked parents for their patience and commended students and teachers for their outstanding cooperation with police.
“We did the best we could while working in partnership with Chino Police,” she said. “Every decision was made with the safety of students as the number one goal.”
Lopez was apprehended the next morning at his home on San Antonio Avenue. He was taken to the West Valley Detention Center and booked for felony evading and an outstanding prior warrant.

Create the Future of DB Parks

Jan. 21 Workshop Seeks Residents Input
Staff Reports

DIAMOND BAR– In a countywide effort to determine park and recreation needs, the city of Diamond Bar is asking residents to give their input in shaping the future of city parks during a public workshop Thursday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.
“We know that access to parks is so important to the health and quality of life of all communities. And, it is so important for all LA County residents to attend these meetings and tell us what they believe the priorities for park and open space should be,” the Park Needs Assessment Project Director for the County Department of Parks and Recreation Rita Robinson said in a press release.
Held at the Diamond Bar Center, city officials say that the workshop will help decision makers and residents better understand Diamond Bar’s nine parks and recreational facilities, as well as community programs and services. Diamond Bar Center is located at 1600 Grand Avenue.
Comments and suggestions gathered from the workshop will be submitted to the County of Los Angeles as part of a Countywide Comprehensive Park and Recreation Needs Assessment. The assessment period will run through February.
According to county officials, the assessment will identify need based on park acreage, park access, park use, park condition, and the number and type of park amenities available in communities.
“It’s absolutely critical that all residents across Los Angeles County have access to thriving, high quality parks. For the first time, this assessment will allow us to truly understand the park needs of every community within the county,” Robinson added.
A two-question online survey is available on the county’s website, http://www.lacountyparkneeds.org/survey, for those unable to attend the workshop.
A final report with findings and estimated costs from the assessment will be presented to the County Board of Supervisors in May.

Groundbreaking at Fire Station 31

Photo by: City of Eastvale/JAB Photography City officials and CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department personnel take part in the ceremonial groundbreaking on Dec. 8 for Eastvale’s Fire Station No. 31.

Photo by: City of Eastvale/JAB Photography
City officials and CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department personnel take part in the ceremonial groundbreaking on Dec. 8 for Eastvale’s Fire Station No. 31.

By Emily Aguilar

The groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station 31 made December 8 a special day in Eastvale.  Although Eastvale already has one fire station on Hamner Avenue, the city decided that it would be best to build a second fire station on Chandler Avenue to serve the western portion of the city.  Construction has already started and should be completed within the next year or so. Numerous guests, ranging from city officials to Cal Fire firefighters, were invited to commemorate the groundbreaking in a city that makes safety a “number one priority”.

The ceremony proved to be an event praising Eastvale’s “smart, progressive” steps toward public safety. A passionate Cal Fire Chief John Hawkins opened his statement by speaking about the recent terrorist attacks that have devastated the country. He stated that we as Americans must not “run fearfully” from cowards who want to deprive the country of peace. Chief Hawkins said that he regards Eastvale as a “lead horse” that leads its citizens towards safety, and he praised officials for caring deeply about those who inhabit the city. To conclude the speech, he stated that he and his workers feel like it is an honorable obligation to ensure that city residents receive the safety they expect and deserve. His speech was met with applause.

The city also received two certificates of recognition from Assemblyman Eric Linder and Senator Roth. Mayor Ike Bootsma took a moment to thank construction planning personnel, Cal Fire, and city members for working with the city to plan the construction of the fire station, emphasizing once again that it is the city’s obligation to attend to the “growing needs” of the community.

Photo by: City of Eastvale/JAB Photography Eastvale Mayor Ike Bootsma and City Manager Michelle Nissen stand proudly next to a CAL FIRE engine truck at the groundbreaking ceremony for the city’s second fire station.

Photo by: City of Eastvale/JAB Photography
Eastvale Mayor Ike Bootsma and City Manager Michelle Nissen stand proudly next to a CAL FIRE engine truck at the groundbreaking ceremony for the city’s second fire station.

Students Beat the Odds

Photo courtesy of Chino Valley USD

Photo courtesy of Chino Valley USD

Courtesy of Chino Valley Unified

Chino Valley – A foster youth who had to overcome much adversity is the first Buena Vista Continuation High student qualified to go straight to a four-year college from the high school, according to Principal Rigoberto Vasquez.

Steven Beadle, 17, of Chino, has been accepted at Cal State, Stanislaus, and has also applied to Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Dominguez Hills, and Cal State Fullerton. Another Buena Vista student, Destiny Miguel,  also recently qualified to go to a four-year college. She and Steven were honored by the Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education at its Jan. 7 meeting.

This month, Steven will take a Spanish class at Chaffey College’s Chino campus while still enrolled at Buena Vista. Steven plans to major in sociology or criminal justice at a four-year college and pursue a career as a police officer in Texas or Colorado. “I’m very passionate about public safety,” he said. “I’d like to help on the streets.”

He practices Krav Maga, a self-defense system developed for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), that consists of a combination of techniques from aikido, judo, boxing, and wrestling, along with realistic fight training. He also recently took a ride-along with a Chino Police officer to get an idea what it would be like to work in law enforcement. Steven said he is driven to succeed because, as a foster child for the last three years, he has seen a lot of youth in that system fail. “I don’t want to be one of those,” he said. “They don’t take advantage of what they are given to help them.” He also said he’s learned to stay away from drugs, which he believes is often a downfall for youth in foster care.

Steven was behind on his coursework when he transferred to Buena Vista 18 months ago. He was a sophomore with only 158 credits towards the 225 needed to graduate. He is now at 206 credits. Although he is expected to soon have enough credits to graduate from high school, he plans to stay in school until June to make sure he has all the A-G credits required for the California State University system. Principal Vasquez said he believes Steven is the first BV student to qualify for a four-year college because courses taught at the school were not approved as college preparatory until a couple of years ago, when former counselor Anna Fierro-Purcell “took it upon herself to have all of our courses submitted and approved.” Fierro-Purcell is now an assistant principal at Chino Hills High. “As a result, Steven’s courses taken at Buena Vista are accepted now by Cal State and University of California universities,” Mr. Vasquez said. “Steven is the first, and we have an additional two students who may be accepted by late February or early March. Steven turned in his college application very early.”

Opposition

Dennis Morales X-ORIG“… submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” James 4:7

By Pastor Dennis Morales

It’s awesome to be able to turn the page and start fresh in a new year.  For some, 2015 may have been a contentious year.  I have realized that the closer we draw to the Lord and His will for our lives, the more the Devil will be there to oppose.  The Apostle Peter also points out that some afflictions may come from both disobedience and obedience (1 Peter 3:17).  I’m reminded of Nehemiah, who is described as a man of character and prayer.  He had been in Babylonian captivity.  He asked the king if he could go rebuild the walls of his home town, Jerusalem, which had been destroyed.  With God in the driver’s seat, Nehemiah was able to begin rebuilding the walls.    Almost immediately, a man name Saballat opposed Nehemiah.   Accusation was made about Nehemiah and his motives for rebuilding the walls of the city.  In the face of opposition, he didn’t back down or hide.  Nehemiah prayed and laid out the situation before God (Nehemiah 4:4-5).  We find Nehemiah praying 11 times through the book that bears his name.   Nehemiah is given encouragement and wisdom to complete the work of God.  In times of opposition we come to realize that our “knees” and “hearts” are brought to the rightful position.  We are more prone to lean upon God, than to rest upon our own strength (2 Corinthians 12:9).  In this new year, we may meet resistance, but remember that victory is around the corner.  “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world.  And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith..” (1 John 5:4)

Calvary Chapel Eastvale meets Sundays at 10:30am, and Wednesdays at 7:00pm at Clara Barton Elementary School, 7437 Corona Valley Ave, Eastvale.  Visit their website at http://www.calvaryeastvale.org.

Don’t Let Life Pass You By

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

By Nancy Stoops, M.A., M.F.T.          

When we are young, we can’t wait to turn eighteen.  When we are eighteen, we can’t wait until we are twenty-one.  Once we are adults, we can’t wait to graduate college and get married.  Once we are married, we can’t wait to have a family and buy a house.  Then we have it all, the family, the job, and the house, and now we can’t wait until we retire.  Why is that we have such a hard time just living in the present?  It’s as if we are literally wishing our lives away.

People seem to believe that the future holds the happiness that the present just doesn’t.  I always hear people say that things will be different when I get past this.  So time moves along and they do indeed get past this, and from nowhere something else comes along.  Now they are thinking things will be so much better when I get past that. And so it is that this just keeps reoccurring.  Do you see a pattern here?  It’s called life, and it seems as if it is always giving us a challenge that we must get through.

Life is not a neat little package; it involves a lot of hard work and challenges.  Even then, there are times that we don’t get what we think we really deserve.  Maybe those are the times to look at what we did end up with and realize that it is even better.  We spend so much time looking at what we don’t have and feeling sorry for ourselves.  Life has a way of giving us what we need, if we just pay attention.  Things seem to work out if we are patient and willing to accept life’s challenges and live each day to the fullest.

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)229-0727.  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.

Winning Ticket Sold in Chino Hills

Photo courtesy of Facebook 7-11 clerk celebrates winning ticket

Photo courtesy of Facebook
7-11 clerk celebrates winning ticket

By Carol Heyen

CHINO HILLS– Lady Luck struck Chino Hills on Wednesday night, after it was announced that a winning Powerball ticket had been bought at the 7-11 convenience store on Chino Hills Parkway and Pipeline Avenue.

Chino Hills’ residents eagerly checked their tickets after it was announced that the winning ticket was bought in the city.  Ashley Wagenhoffer, a Chino Hills resident, admitted to checking her tickets “more times than I’d like to admit.”

The winner has not come forward, but Chino Hillians were still cheering on their city.  The 7-11 was swarmed by residents eager to celebrate the win with shop owners.  The store will receive a $1 million bonus for selling the winning ticket.

The ticket, worth approximately $528 million, was one of three winning tickets sold for this week’s record $1.5 billion Powerball drawing.  The other winning tickets were sold in Tennessee and Florida.  This was the largest lottery prize ever offered in North America.

For every $1 in lottery sales, half goes to prize winnings, 40 percent goes to education and 10 percent goes to the retailers who sell the tickets and administrative costs.