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Man Arrested For Dog Abuse

By Anthony Saude

Chino Hills – On November 7, 2017, Enping Qu, a 22 year old resident of Chino Hills was arrested after allegedly pouring boiling water on his girlfriends dog. The dog, Sophie was in her cage when the alleged crime place.

The San Bernardino County Sheriffs Deparment was dispatched to the 1600 block of Butterfield Ranch in response to an animal cruelty call from a nearby resident. The resident stated that he could hear a dog (Sophie) yelping in pain and observed the Qu pouring boiling water into the cage on the dog at least five times. It was reported that he told the deputies that he was able to capture it on video using his phone.

In a statement released by the Sheriff’s Department, the deputies conducted a welfare check on the dog and found a tea kettle with scorching hot water in it and the dog’s fur and skin were still warm to the touch.

Official at the Inland Valley Humane Society, where Sophie was taken, measured the water at 129 degrees. Sophie was transferred to a veterinarian and will remain there for observation and examination just to be sure she is ok. Due to the ongoing criminal investigation the video will not be released at this time.

It was reported Qu said the dog belonged to his girlfriend and told the deputies that he thought it was cold water he was using and he had given Sophie a bath earlier that day. The stories didn’t really go together or make a lot of sense at the time. Sophie may be returned to her owner based on what the investigation turns up. Qu was arrested and charged with a PC 597 Animal Cruelty.

Corona Life Pregnancy Center

Photo Courtesy of Anthony Saude

By Anthony Saude

Corona – It had been a full month now, she was late, and this was a much more serious “late” than missing homeroom class. She didn’t have a job or money; she had just graduated high school and was accepted to the college of her choice. Her and her boyfriend weren’t serious and decided that they wouldn’t continue the relationship when they went away to college. So she decided, on her own, to end this without telling anybody about it. Desperate and hopeless she looked up what she thought was an organization that would give her what she wanted. Instead she found a place that would help her navigate through all her options so she could make an informed decision. They confirmed her suspicions, she was pregnant. She and one of the counselors had a good cry and then a great talk. The information they gave her and the help they offered allowed her to make an informed decision. Today, because of that decision her daughter will be bringing the grandchildren to visit for the weekend. She looks up and thanks God that she is able to look into her grandson’s eyes at all. She has never forgotten the people at Corona Life Medical Clinic for showing love and compassion at the time she needed it most. She did get what she really wanted after all. Make the best decision for her and her family.

Corona life Services (CLS) is a non-profit organization located in Corona California has been open for business for the last 20 years helping women, men, and families understand the value and sanctity of all human life from the moment of conception. CLS provides physical, emotional and spiritual support for women and men with unplanned pregnancies.

Christi Bush, the outreach director said, “Most of the people we help bring a lot of guilt, shame and hopelessness with them to our office”. “It can be even worse for the Christian because they have been taught that not only abortion is a sin, but so was the premarital sex that got them here”. “We will ask the prospective parents tough questions that doctors simply don’t ask” says Christi. “For example, has there been any sexual abuse in the family and will your parents REALLY kill you” added Christi. That is why we provide support and counseling to show them there are options even though there may be some anger and emotional pain to navigate first” said Christi.

Kathy Ray the Chairman of CLS said, “In 2017 CLS has been reclassified from a services center to a medical clinic”. “The process was long and very intense; it took several years to accomplish said Kathy”. What does this classification mean to the public? “We are now able to perform Ultra sounds and give pregnancy tests” said Mrs. Ray. She added, “These services by law can only be administered by a registered nurse so now we have 3 paid RN’s and 1 volunteer RN so we always have one on site”. “We let them see their baby on the ultrasound monitor; at an abortion clinic it is policy not to show the parents the screen”.

There are 6 paid staff members and 20 volunteers that make this place run. In the past only women and families could take advantage of the counseling services. This year they have now expanded it to include counseling services for the fathers as well. Parenting classes for the new parents are available to better prepare them to use the tools a parent will need for a job that simply doesn’t come with a owner’s manual.

There is a rewards program for new parents to purchase clothing, bottles, and diapers and just about anything you would need for a new born baby. They can earn reward points towards the merchandise by doing a number of things. The rewards program is based on the honor system parents can earn those points by going to a counseling session, finding a job, reading their bible or taking a parenting class just to name a few.

The clinic has extended their hours of operation to stay open later on Thursdays and for the first time in the 20 year history they will now be open on Fridays. CLS is the only prolife medical center in a 20-30 mile radius.

As of September 30, 2017 CLS has had 891 visitors, administered 315 pregnancy test and 231 ultrasounds resulting in 79 saved babies. During that same time 333 of those visitors were believers, 531 were presented the Gospel and 33 of them accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

CLS has two major fundraising events per year, a dinner banquet and the Walk For Life event that was held on October 7 at Corona City Park. This year the event had the highest participation in the history of the event, over $53,000 raised. It takes a village to pull off an event of this size and the local community and churches did not disappoint again this year. Over the years the competition between individuals and organizations in the area to see who can raise the most money has become a fierce, loving, friendly rivalry. Each church/organization has a team made up of individuals wearing the same shirts so they can be identified with their church or organization. There are recognition awards given out to the top 3 organizations/churches and this year top honors went to New Beginnings Church, Calvary Chapel Corona and Olive Branch Community Church. The top individual honors went to Marlene Weyhgandt. The event was beautiful to see and inspiring to watch the love and dedication displayed by all the volunteers, organizers and the individuals participating.

Corona Life Services

623 N Main St, Corona, CA 92880

To contact, or donate, to Corona Life Services call (951) 272-3670 or go to website: http://www.clspregnancy.com/

Happy Thanksgiving

By Mark Hopper

One of the ways that I know that Thanksgiving is coming is when I see Pumpkin pies at Costco.  I love Pumpkin pie and I get excited to see them in season at Costco. Their pies are big and they taste good!

My wife loves to decorate our house in different ways for the changing seasons.  She has special dishes and table decorations specifically for Thanksgiving.  She has had our dinning room table decorated for weeks.  You probably have plenty of Thanksgiving decorations at your house too.

Fall leaves and pumpkins are on display in many stores.  We may not have the Fall leaves like they do back east, but at least we have some in the local stores!  We really don’t have the Fall weather either, but even in Southern California there are hints of the changing seasons.

My favorite part of Thanksgiving isn’t the food or decorations.  It is having our family together.  I really enjoy seeing our dinner table surrounded by our family on Thanksgiving Day.  These days we have some little ones who make it even more fun.

Sometimes we have had extra guests at Thanksgiving.  When our children were in college, they sometimes brought home friends or roommates who could not go home for Thanksgiving.  We were glad that our kids felt comfortable to invite guests to join us for the day.

On a few occasions, we have traveled to Arizona or Northern California to be with our extended family.  The traffic can be crazy on the Thanksgiving weekend, but it was worth the effort to be with our parents and grandparents for Thanksgiving.

I suspect that you have some holiday traditions in your family.  Take time to enjoy the moment.  Share what you are thankful for and listen to what others share, too.  Look around your dinner table and make a mental note of who is with you.  Let them know how thankful you are to have them in your life.

Many verses in the Bible remind us to give thanks to God.  Psalm 100 says, “Enter His gates with Thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. The Lord is good, His love endures forever and His faithfulness to all generations” (4-5).

I hope that you enjoy a memorable Thanksgiving this year.  I hope you will invite some guests to join you and your family at your dinner table. And, I hope you will join your hearts in prayer and give “thanks” to God for his abundant blessings in your life.  You will be glad you did and He will too!

Pastor Mark Hopper

Efree Church of Diamond Bar

3255 South Diamond Bar Blvd

909-594-7604

Sunday Services: 9:00 & 10:45 AM

Efreedb.org

 

Snow Is Coming To Eastvale Sat. Dec 2

By Anthony Saude

 

Eastvale – The Holiday season is here and that means Christmas is right around the corner, complete with snow in Eastvale! Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) hasn’t forgotten local residents and presents their annual Winter Wonderland extravaganza complete with a Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sat., Dec. 2nd at the Eastvale Community Center. So pack the kids into the family sleigh, pick up grandma on the way and come out and enjoy this fun filled event that was made with your family in mind. The annual Winter Wonderland will be in full swing from 3 pm to 9 pm on Saturday and will feature the tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 pm.

Snowtime begins right here in the southern California desert for the kids and Santa will be there taking pictures with the kiddos. There will be holiday performances for your entertainment going on throughout the event all day Saturday. We are proud to announce that the United States Marine Foundation will be there collecting new unwrapped toys for their annual toy drive again this year.

Bring a big appetite and sample some or all of the delicious cuisine proudly being served by specially handpicked vendors for your dining pleasure.

During special sneak peek hours on Friday December 1st from 6:00-9:00pm you can get a jump on the shopping crowds, over 30 holiday craft vendors will be present so you can get some early Christmas shopping done find. If you can’t make it don’t worry they will be there through the entire Winter Wonderland event on Saturday as well.

This year for the first time we are bringing T. Marie Boutique will be joining the festivities and they will be rewarding the first 10 early bird shoppers with some beautiful swag bags during the sneak peek hours on Friday night.

There is something for everyone at the Winter Wonderland, you don’t want to miss this 2 day extravaganza.

The Eastvale Community Center is located at 13820 Schleisman Road in Eastvale.

For more information about meetings and other JCSD programs and projects, please visit our website at http://www.jcsd.us or call (951) 727-3524. About JCSD Founded in 1956, the Jurupa Community Services District is a public agency known as a Special District, governed by a five-member, elected, Board of Directors. JCSD serves over 118,700 people in a 40-square-mile region of western Riverside County in the cities of Jurupa Valley and Eastvale by providing a variety of critical services such as water, sewer, street lights, frontage landscape maintenance, and graffiti abatement. JCSD is also responsible for parks maintenance and recreation programming within the JCSD parks territory. For more information, visit our website at http://www.jcsd.us.

 

 

 

 

Eastvale: Major Projects Ahead

 

  1. R. Horton – The Trails, Planned Residential Development Residential Subdivision Project No. 11-0558 Project Location: Northwest corner of Archibald and 65th General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone, Tentative Tract Map, and Planned Residential Development for 256 dwelling units with a 5- acre park. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration Planner: Yvette Noir/Malinda Lim

Approved by City Council on May 22, 2013.Approved monument signs on March 10, 2016.Received a letter on August 15, 2016 from homeowners wanting to close off the opening for pedestrian access on Archibald. No contact information provided in the letter or on envelope to be able to respond. Awaiting second inquiry. (Project is complete)

 

  1. The Campus (former Providence Business Park) Major Development Review, Zone Change, and Tentative Parcel Map Project No. 12-0750 **see also Project No. PLN 16-00032 (No. 34 on this list) Project Location: West of Archibald and Approved by CC on April 9, 2014 Project has been sold to new owners, who have met with staff to discuss implementing the approved development plans. Planning has been contacted by the new owner regarding potential changes to the office portion of the project, but no application for a change has been filed. Road improvements under construction on Archibald Avenue. In building Page 4 Map ID Project Notes Current Activity approximately 750 ft. south of Limonite Ave (144-010-002, -033, -037, & -038) MDR, ZC, TPM for the development of a business park consisting of 14 new industrial buildings ranging from 12,850 square feet to 129,000 square feet and associated improvements on 53.37 gross acres of vacant land (former Bircher’s site). CEQA: EIR Addendum Planner: Cathy Perring/Yvette Noir

 

Final Map approved by City Council on June 8, 2016. Received construction plans for buildings 2 and 3 on July 20, 2016. Provided comments to architect on August 16, 2016. Revised grading plans submitted on August 23, 2016 and building plans were submitted on August 31, 2016 for buildings 2 and 3; Planning staff is currently reviewing these plans. Pre-construction meeting was held with the applicant, contractor, monitors, and Public Works and Planning staffs on August 31, 2016. Received buildings 1 and 10-12 construction plans on October 11, 2016.Currently under review. Staff is working with applicant to get grading permit sign-off. Provided comments to architect regarding buildings 1 and 10-12 construction plans on November 14, , 2016. Applicant submitted construction plans for buildings 6-9 on December 20, 2016; currently under review. Approved construction plans for buildings 2 and 3 on December 21, 2016. Buildings 1 and 10-12 were approved on January 10, 2017.

 

  1. LBA Realty Industrial Building Major Development Review Project No. 14-1077 Project Location: North of Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road 1,000 feet east of Hamner Avenue. (APN 160-020-033 and 156-050-025) Major Development Review for a 446,173 sq. ft. industrial building on APN 160-020-033 (approximately 24 acres) and overflow parking on APN 156-050-025. CEQA: EIR Planner: Cathy Perring/Yvette Noir

Formal application submitted on October 20, 2014. 6/4/15 Comment letter sent to applicant re: January 26, 2015 resubmittal package. Revised development plans received July 14, 2015. Traffic study and landscape plans received in August. Met on July 29, 2015 to discuss shared access with Grainger and applicant. Draft EIR 45-day review period ends Monday, January 25, 2016. At-risk building plans submitted on January 6, 2016; civil plans submitted January 12. Received on-site improvement plans on February 4, 2016. Received revised improvement and landscape plans on March 10, 2016. Received 2nd submittal for construction building plans on March 17, 2016. Planning Commission approval and EIR certification received April 20, 2016. The applicant has been submitting information verifying compliance with conditions of approval. Issue had arisen re: COA #28 with respect to guard shack location. Staff worked with the applicant over the last couple of months to find an acceptable design that will accommodate adequate truck stacking. Received acceptable solution to allow five trucks to stack on-site, 7/7/16.Planning Commission approval on April 20, 2016. Approved revised construction plans on December 22, 2016. Page 7 Map ID Project Notes C

 

Received 3rd submittal for construction building plans on August 4, 2016 and is under review. Provided comments to applicant on August 23, 2016.Received 1st submittal for grading plans on August 23, 2016. Staff provided comments on September 7, 2016. Staff scheduled to meet with applicant October 18, 2016 to discuss pending COA needing to be met prior to grading permit sign-off. Applicant submitted revised plans on December 7, 2016; approved on December 22, 2016. Received preconstruction burrowing owl report on December 14, 2016.

 

  1. Stratham Homes – Sendero Planned Residential Development Project No. 14-1398 **See Project No. PLN 15-06023 (No. 24 on the list ) Project Location: Northwest corner of Limonite and Harrison; APN 164-010-017 General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone, Planned Residential Development, and Tentative Tract Map for the subdivision of approximately 44 acres into 323 residential lots and 14 lots for open space and water basins CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration Planner: Yvette Noir/Cathy Perring

 

Planning Commission on May 20, 2015 voted to recommend approval of GPA, Change of Zone, and PRD, and denial of TTM due to too many units. City Council on June 10, 2015 voted 3-0 adopting the MND and approving GPA, Change of Zone, PRD, and TTM subject to not using SCE easement or the City right-of-way to satisfy ALUC open space requirement. Meeting on July 22, 2015 to discuss revised site plan with applicant. Revised site plan presented to City Council on September 9, 2015 and Council was supportive of the revised site layout. The applicant submitted a parcel map to divide the site into 4 parcels for financing purposes. See notes for Project No. PLN 15-06023 for more information regarding the review of the Parcel Map. Applicant submitted first Master Home Plan on April 6, 2016. Comments for master home plan provided June 23, 2016. Waiting for resubmittal of revise master home plan. Applicant submitted second round of Master Home Plan on January 11, 2017.

 

Street Sweeping in Eastvale

By Anthony Saude

Eastvale – On September 27, 2017, the City of Eastvale’s City Council approved street sweeping services for additional neighborhoods in the City. Services will begin on Monday, November 13, 2017 for the following areas:

Northeast corner of Archibald Avenue and Schleisman Road

*** Be advised that the communities below are a general location. For further details on locations and scheduled dates and times, please click here. (Please note the map may be subject to reflect new changes as they occur) ***

As a reminder, street parking is strictly prohibited during the days and times identified on the street sweeping sign posted at the main entrance(s) to each development.   The “No Parking Zone” is enforceable during the block of time identified on the posted sign, regardless of the location of the street sweeper on the scheduled route.  Residents are encouraged to pay close attention to the street sweeping sign(s) posted at the entrance of your development.

Street sweeping services will continue rain or shine and will not take place on holidays.  Vehicles parked on the street during those days and between the posted hours will be cited under Municipal Code §10.20.040, Parking Prohibited-Street Sweeping.  The fine amount is $50.00.  Notices to the newly affected communities were mailed.

***Full enforcement by Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the added neighborhoods will begin December 18, 2017***

If you are issued a citation on or after December 18, 2017, you must contact the Citation Processing Center directly as City Staff will not have the citation information. The information is electronically submitted to the Citation Processing Center for payment enforcement.  All contact information is on the back side of the citation.

For more information on the City’s Street Sweeping schedule or Code Enforcement, please visit our website at www.EastvaleCA.gov

Community Events – Inland Empire

EASTVALE

JCSD WINTER WONDERLAND DECEMBER 2, 3:00 – 9:00 P.M.

Where: Eastvale Community Center located at 13820 Schleisman Road, Eastvale.

Sneak Peek: Friday, December 1, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday December 2, 6:30 pm

The first ten shoppers at the Friday sneak preview will win a T. Marie Boutique swag bag. For more information about meetings and other JCSD programs and projects, please visit our website at http://www.jcsd.us or call (951) 727-3524.

 

Eastvale 5k, 10k, & 1 Mile Fun Run

Date:11/18/2017 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location:Eastvale Community Park
Click here to register for Eastvale’s 9th Annual 5k/10k Run

Bib & T-Shirt Pickup Starts as Early as 6 A.M.
Race Begins at 8 AM!

 

Eastvale Health Fair

Hosted by JCSD

Date:11/18/2017 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location:Eastvale Community Park
12750 Citrus Street
Eastvale, California 92880

 

Public Safety Commission Meeting

Date:11/28/2017 6:00 PM

Location:Rosa Parks Elementary School
13830 Whispering Hills Drive
Eastvale, California 92880

 

Cops and Clergy

On behalf of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station invites local faith based leaders to an introduction to Cops & Clergy.

Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station – 7477 Mission Blvd. Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

RSVP: Lt. Don Sharp at (951)955-2629 or dsharp@riversidesheriff.org

 

NORCO

 

On the Go @ Stagecoach Park

Date:11/20/2017 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location:Stagecoach Park
2125 Stagecoach Park
Corona, California 92880

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Join our On the Go team at a local park for stories, crafts and fun!

 

Recreation & Fitness Expo

Date:11/18/2017 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:Circle City Center
365 N. Main Street
Corona, California 92880

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The Library & Recreation Services Department is hosting a Recreation & Fitness Expo showcasing recreation classes and local fitness vendors focusing on building a healthy lifestyle. The event is FREE and you will receive a $5 off coupon on your next class registration, excludes Kids Club registration. Check our new website www.CoronaCA.gov/recreation for updated information on the Expo. See you there!

 

THE SHOPS AT DOS LAGOS WELCOMES THE SEASON WITH ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING AND SANTA CLAUS ARRIVAL!! On Saturday, November 18 beginning at 10:00am, The Shops at Dos Lagos invites the community to kick-off the holiday season at the center’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa Arrival. The festivities begin at 10am with a FREE viewing of Santa’s arrival, and the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Guests will have a chance to take photos with Santa! 10am – Dos Lagos Luxury Theatres FREE viewing of “The Polar Express” Central Plaza • Stilt Walker (4pm-7pm) (View Full Event Description Here: http://shopdoslagos.com/event/tree-lighting-santa-claus-arrival/)

 

NORCO

 

November 15, 2017 Wednesday

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Open Equestrian Recreational Riding at Clark Arena 10am – 3pm

Open Equestrian Recreational Riding at Clark Arena. Riders under 18 years of age must wear a (ASTM) or nationally accepted equine standard helmet. Trainers are to contact the Parks & Recreation Office for Permit Use at 951.270.5632 or Patty Ireland at 951.545.7885

 

NATIONAL POLICE RODEO AT MORENO ARENA

When:Saturday, November 18, 2017

Time:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Event Type:Ingalls Park, Ingalls Park Events

Contact:Missy – 760.218.1980

Event Map:Click Here

 

NORCO ALL BREED DOG CLUB OBEDIANCE SHOW

When:Saturday, November 18, 2017

Time:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Event Type:Ingalls Park, Ingalls Park Events

Contact:ROBERT – 951.272.4679

 

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Planning Commission Regular Meeting held in the Council Chambers, 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco.

Located at the rear of City Hall.

For additional information, contact the Planning Department at (951) 270-5661

When:Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Time:7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Where:Council Chamber, 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA, 92860

Event Type:Boards, Commissions and Committees, Planning Commission

Contact:Planning Department – 951-270-5661

 

INSPIRATION IS IN THE AIR!

Join us for the 11th Annual Taste of Flight Gala at Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, CA on Saturday, November 18, 2017. It will be a night full of great food, pleasing libations, a fantastic Silent Auction, entertainment, and the presentation of the annual Planes of Fame Air Museum Achievement in Aviation Award, all for the benefit of the Museum’s Aviation Discovery Program. READ MORE

WINE TASTING • BEER TASTING • FOOD • DESSERTS • SILENT AUCTION • AVIATION MUSEUM • ENTERTAINMENT • MUSIC • PRO SOUVENIR PHOTO OPPORTUNITY • STUDENT ART CONTEST

 

Eastvale City Manager Receives Prestigious Award

Eastvale City Manager Michele Nissen

Eastvale City Manager Michele Nissen

By Marissa Mitchell

Eastvale – Michele Nissen, Eastvale City Manager, received the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens Award for the ‘Temescal District’ Inland Empire last month. The other two recipients included Kathy Azevedo, former Mayor of Norco, and Jim Pauley, member of the Corona Rotary Club.

The Distinguished Citizens Award is given to those who have been exemplary models of service for community youth; this individual is one who has demonstrated leadership in business, or government, and who “lives by the Scout Oath and Law.” As there are many individuals who contribute time and effort to the Boy Scouts and/or local government and business, the award is not easily come by in any district.

Ms. Nissen was informed of her selection prior to the Temescal Boy Scouts dinner. A picture of her and her fellow award winners could be seen at the dinner itself, as they posed happily together with their respective trophies for the Distinguished Citizen Award on September 27, 2017.

“I didn’t do anything that was specifically about supporting Boy Scouts operations, projects or fundraising,” stated Nissen humbly. “What they are achieving…they are doing all on their own with hard work and support of the Eastvale Community as a whole.” Still, as City Manager, Nissen obviously has something to do with how the Boy Scouts have flourished in and around the Eastvale area.

Nissen continued, “As for the Distinguished Citizen Award, I was very surprised and I wasn’t sure I had done anything above and beyond to warrant such recognition. Needless to say, I was very proud and honored to be recognized.” The City Manager has lived in Eastvale since October 2001 and has since then focused on service for the community. She was appointed to City Manager of Eastvale in May of 2015.

Nissen’s contributions obviously impressed Boy Scout leadership. The Boy Scouts have 2,157 youth members, with over 500 adult volunteers delivering the program, in the Norco, Corona, Eastvale, Chino, and Chino Hills communities. Collectively, over 10,000 hours of community service projects that positively impact the communities in a variety of ways have been gathered just this year.

Each year, approximately 85 Scouts earn the coveted “Eagle Rank.” This is a difficult rank to obtain involving many hours dedicated toward a single, community-impacting project. Currently, more than 45 Chartered Partners, including local churches, service clubs, and community organizations, deliver local packs, troops, teams, and crews.

The Boy Scouts is an organization that lives and abides by actions of integrity. By their high standards, Michele Nissen fulfilled the “Scout Oath” they proudly uphold: “On my honor I will do my best/ To my duty to God and my country/ And to obey the Scout Law;/ To help other people at all times;/ To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”

Walnut High Stages ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

By Kelli Gile

 WALNUT, CA—Walnut High School of the Arts will present Much Ado About Nothing, one of Shakespeare’s funniest and best loved comedies, showing November 1-4.

Gossip, intrigue, and love are in the air in Much Ado About Nothing!

Claudio and Hero are meant for one another, but the scoundrel Don John schemes to keep them apart. Meanwhile, everyone seems to know Benedick and Beatrice are in love, but the duo tries to conceal their affection from one another behind clever banter and barbs.

Much Ado About Nothing has everything – a battle of the sexes, betrayal, jealousy, treachery, witty banter, and a happy ending!

“If you miss it you are denying yourself the Shakespearean treat of the year – you will smile every time you think about it!” said drama teacher Mathew Migliorini.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students/children, and may be purchased at www.walnuthigharts.com.

All shows at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center located at 400 N. Pierre Road in Walnut.

Brahma Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Is A Slam Dunk

By Kelli Gile

DIAMOND BAR – Diamond Bar High School hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a new gymnasium floor on Wednesday.

District and school officials, coaches, along with 75 student-athletes attended the special event to commemorate the renovation project.

The new gleaming hardwood flooring features a gold brahma logo at center court with purple-shaded key areas.

“This floor that we’re standing on has really been the vision of one person, coach Tony McCabe, who is currently leading the girls golf team at the 2017 CIF State Championships in Roseville,” said Principal Reuben Jones.

“He picked the colors, layout, the logos.”

Members of the girls volleyball team, currently in second round CIF playoffs, girls and boys basketball, six-time CIF State Champion badminton team, and pep squad lined the perimeter of the court during the ceremony.

The student athletes are excited about their modernized home court.

“Our new gym is brighter and more inviting,” said basketball player Kaitlyn Lee after the ceremony.

“The sleek floor will allow us to agilely sprint across the court with ease.”

The previous 32-year-old floor was scheduled to be refinished in July, but had to be completely replaced after termite damaged was discovered.

Jones thanked district staff, school personnel, and parents for their support during the massive project.

Brahma Boosters took charge of relocating weekly bingo fundraisers to Chaparral and South Pointe Middle Schools during the 10-week construction project.

After the official ribbon cutting, the winter sports teams took to the court for demonstrations, followed by impressive basketball, badminton, and volleyball shots with officials.

 

Suzanne Students Take Honors in Math Olympiad

By Kelli Gile

WALNUT-More than fifty students from Suzanne Middle School were among nearly 150,000 competitors in the 2016-2017 Math Olympiad.

Math Olympiad enables students to challenge themselves and compete against other students nationwide during five monthly contests.

Suzanne Middle School earned a Mathematical Olympiads Meritorious Award for their outstanding achievement in grades six and seven.

The top overall school winner was for seventh grader Joshua Hsu who came in first place and scored in the top 2% of the nation. He was awarded a trophy and gold pin.

Serena Huang took second place scoring in the top 10% nationally and earned a sliver pin. Tied for third place were Daniel Ji and Deven Tseng scoring in the top 10% nationally and earning sliver pins.

In addition, several more seventh and eighth grade students received recognition for their high scores. Allison Lin, Maxwell Chang, Benjamin Jin, and Jenny Shen scored in the top 20% nationally and received silver pins.

Satvik Muddana, Kawin Watkins, Kayla Hao and Kevin Yu scored in the top 25% nationally earning patches.

Ella Lin, Lewis Lui, Andrew Shi and Bryan Wang scored in the top 30% nationally.  Alice Chou, Brian Lee, Renee Chang, Lina Huang and Kevin Zeng scored in the top 40% nationally.  And Wendy Fei scored in the top 50% of the nation.

The top winners, from grade six, tying for first place grade were Chandrark Muddana, Katherine Viala and Eric Wang all scoring in the top 10% nationally and earning silver pins.

The second-place winner was Max Eibert also scoring in the top 10% nationally and earning a silver pin. And, in third place were Jayaraman Donath and Andrew Wang both scoring in the top 25% nationally and earning recognition patches.

In addition, several more sixth grade students received recognition for their high scores. David Hu, Sophia Parungao and Jason Wang scored in the top 40% nationally. Jorich Quimbo and Andrew Yick scored in the top 50% nationally.

Congratulations to Suzanne students and coach Amy Erickson!

Chino Hills Man Arrested In 2005 Cold Case Homicide

By Michael Armijo

 

Chino Hills – A Chino Hills man was arrested by Homicide Cold Case Detectives last week for the murder of Noel Cornelius that occurred in November of 2005.
Malachi Dawson, Caucasian male, 32 years old (today), resident of Chino Hills, was one of two victims who were named last week.

The victim, Noel Cornelius, 23 years old (at time of death), was a resident of Victorville.

The suspects were Dawson and Michael Marshall, Caucasian male, 33 years old (today), resident of Moultrie, Georgia

On November 27th, 2005, Victor Valley Station deputies responded to a call for service for a dead body in the desert several miles southwest of Dale Evans Parkway off the Interstate 15 freeway in unincorporated Apple Valley. An autopsy was conducted and cause of death was determined to be from gunshot wounds. The victim was identified as Noel Cornelius a resident of Victorville. At the time of the homicide, Noel was married to Rebekah Dawson. Rebekah had two brothers, Malachi and Isaac Dawson.

In 2012, cold case homicide detectives assumed the investigation. Witnesses reported Noel was last seen alive at Malachi and Isaac’s apartment in Apple Valley. Present at the apartment with Noel were Malachi, Isaac and Michael Marshall. Since 2012, cold case detectives have conducted numerous interviews and re-examined physical evidence. On September 11, 2017, Cold Case Detectives Salsberry and Hartleben arrested Malachi for the murder of Noel and booked him at West Valley Detention Center for PC 187-Murder. Bail was set at $1,000,000.00.

On Wednesday, August 16th, 2017, Cold Case Detectives Salsberry and Shumway interviewed Isaac Dawson in Pennsylvania. On Thursday, August 17th, 2017, Salsberry and Shumway interviewed Michael Marshall in Georgia. On Wednesday, October 11th, 2017, Marshall was arrested for PC 187-Murder and booked into Colquitt County Jail in Moultrie, Georgia. On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, Salsberry and Hartleben conducted additional interviews with witnesses residing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. On Friday, November 3rd, 2017, Marshall was extradited back to San Bernardino County and booked into West Valley Detention Center for PC 187-Murder.

The cold case team is comprised of Investigators Adam Salsberry, Nick Hartleben, Steve Shumway and Gerrit Tesselaar and Deputy District Attorneys Joel Buckingham and Denise Yoakum. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Detective Adam Salsberry or Sergeant Greg Myler, Homicide Detail (909) 387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at http://www.wetip.com 

Burglary Suspect Arrested

Staff Reports

Corona – The arrest of a burglary suspect in Corona leads to the recovery of a mass of potentially stolen property and firearms.

On Monday, October 23, 2017, a residential burglary occurred in the 2300 block of Talbot Circle in the City of Corona. The victim of the burglary had security camera video that captured images of the suspect in the home. After the victim posted the video on social media websites, the Corona Police Department received numerous tips from concerned citizens on the identity of the suspect.

Corona Police detectives, working with the information from the public, identified 46-year-old Riverside resident Michael Cohan as a potential suspect. Corona detectives located Cohan in the 10800 block of Magnolia Avenue in the City of Riverside at about 7:30 a.m. today. Cohan, who was armed with a loaded handgun at the time of his arrest, was taken into custody for suspicion of residential burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of a concealed firearm, and conspiracy. He was transported and booked at the Corona Police Department jail facility, and bail has been set at $500,000.

Cohan’s female companion, 48-year-old Riverside resident Melissa Dillion, was also arrested for suspicion of possession of stolen property. Detectives served a search warrant associated with this case at a hotel in the 10500 block of Magnolia Avenue in the City of Riverside where they recovered a substantial amount of property from Cohan’s motel room. More than eight large plastic containers full of potentially stolen property including jewelry, watches, handbags, a specialty guitar, baseball cards, and other collectibles were recovered at the hotel. A secondary search warrant for a local storage facility resulted in the recovery of several additional firearms and other potential stolen property.

In the days to come, investigators will be releasing photographs of property that was recovered as a result of this investigation and may have been taken in other theft-related incidents. The Corona Police Department will provide a link to a photographic catalog of property that citizens can view in order to determine if any of the property belongs to them.

More details on this process and how property may be returned to the rightful owners will be announced once the property is cataloged and photographed. The investigation is ongoing and no additional details are available for release at this time.

 

Two Arrested in CH Burglary

By Anthony Saude

Chino Hills – The Chino Hills Police Department responded to a burglary call at a residence in Chino Hills early in the morning on October 30, 2017 on the 2100 block of San Tropez to investigate. When the officers arrived on scene it was determined that a residential burglary had taken place. The Chino Hills Police department immediately started their investigation into burglary but had little evidence to go on at the scene of the crime. Very few leads were produced during the first 48 hours of the investigation but then the victim turned over video surveillance footage that had been taken from inside the garage. The investigators received the video footage on Wednesday the first of November sometime after 4pm and made two arrests within 24 hours of receiving the evidence. The camera recorded 3 suspects in the garage; one of them was in possession of a handgun. It broke the case wide open, Detectives had identified two of the suspects involved in the crime and made the arrests. Mason Weymans who appears to be brandishing the handgun in the video and Patrick Gillins were both arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center for a PC459 (Residential Burglary). Both of the suspects are Chino Hills residents and the third suspect seen in the video is still being actively pursued by Chino Hills Police Department Detectives. The Detective  will continue to examine and reexamine all the leads concerning this burglary and any other crimes associated with these three suspects.

If anyone has any additional information on these suspects or any crimes they may have been involved in don’t hesitate to call the Chino Hills Police Department with the information. If you wish to remain anonymous please call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME.

 

Lost In A Hospital

By Mark Hopper

One of the privileges and responsibilities of a pastor is to visit people in the hospital.  My goal is to encourage the patient and family when I go to visit them.  I often read a verse from the Bible and always pray with the patient and their family.

However, I think there should be a rule that requires everyone from a specific church to use the same hospital!  I spend many hours on the freeways of LA visiting people in hospitals from Redlands to Santa Monica and from Pasadena to New Port Beach!  I have even driven to San Diego to see someone receiving critical medial care.

When I see the look on their faces and the tone in their voice, I know they are glad to see me and that they appreciate the time I have spent coming to see them.

Sometimes it is hard to find the patient in the hospital.  On some occasions, new mothers use their maiden name when having a baby.  In some cases,  people  simply use a different name when they are in the hospital.  It can be hard to find people and pastors learn to become persistent when searching for their parishioners!

But, even when you have the right name and the right room number, it can still be difficult to find a patient in a hospital.  Many older hospitals are like a maze in a corn field.  Hallways go in different directions, signs and numbers are hard to read and elevators only serve certain floors.  I have heard that some pastors have gotten so lost in hospitals and that they are never found again!

Recently, I was looking for a patient at the City of Hope in Duarte.  I was given the room number and general directions on how to get there.  However, as I wandered down several corridors in an older part of the hospital, I realized I was lost.  Which hallway was I supposed to follow?  Did they say to go left or right?  Was it the first hallway on the left or the second hallway on the right?

As I stood near a nurse’s station, a nice woman wearing a white lab coat asked me if I needed help.  She must have noticed the confused look on my face.  When I said “yes” and told her what rooom I was looking for, she politely explained that I was in the wrong ward.

To my surprise, she insisted on taking me to the room I was looking for.  I was amazed that she was willing to abruptly leave a meeting she was involved in to personally help me find the room and the patient. She sympathized with my dilemma and said that people often get lost or confused finding rooms in this older part of the hospital.  With her help I found the room and person I was looking for!

Several passages in the Bible (Mark 6:34 / I Peter 2:25) refer to us as sheep who have gone astray.  Sheep tend to wander away from the shepherd and get lost as they search for green grass.  The lost sheep need a shepherd to find them, guard them and guide them.  King David said in Psalm 23, “The Lord is my shepherd…he makes me lie down in green pastures and he guides me to still waters”.

We need to remember that there are times when will we need the help of others to find our way whether through confusing hospital corridors and in broader areas of life.  And, we also need to remember that there are people all around us that need our help finding their way, too.

The Bible says that we are all lost sheep and that we all need a shepherd.  You can read more about the “Good Shpeherd” in the gospel of John chapter 10 and in Psalm 23.

Let me encourage you to be more willing to stop what you are doing and give help or directions to those around you.  There may even be a pastor who has lost his way and needs your help!  You will be glad you did and he will too!

Pastor Mark Hopper

efree Church of Diamond Bar

3255 South Diamond Bar Blvd

909-594-7604

Sunday Services: 9:00 & 10:45 AM

Efreedb.org

 

Why Live In Chino Hills?

Photo courtesy: Google Images

By Marissa Mitchell

 

Chino Hills – It can be argued that many cities in and around the Inland Empire provide excellent residence advantages to citizens. This is also true of the City of Chino Hills.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Chino Hills in 2016 was 78,822, almost ten thousand less than neighboring Chino. Moreover, the median income for the city is $96,914 (according to the same census), more than that of neighboring Diamond Bar and Chino.

According to F.B.I. crime statistics for 2016, Chino Hills continues to rank among the safest cities in California. This is out of 106 cities throughout the state, ranging in population from 50,000 to 100,000.

Specifically, Chino Hills is the fourth safest city in the state in regards to violent crimes and thirteenth in regards to property crimes. “Violent crimes” include aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder, and robbery. “Property crimes” are less severe, including arson, burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Often, social media and related outlets actually magnify the amount and severity of crimes committed in a city. Chino Hills is no different, according to Police Chief Captain Darren Goodman: “Social media magnifies crime activity in a city, which sometimes leads to the wrong impression. The partnership we have developed between our Police Department and our residents continues to help us catch criminals and solve crimes.”

Captain Goodman related how deputies from the Chino Hills Police Department are responsive to the community; deputies pursue leads with all of the means at their disposal. Moreover, Goodman states, “Our MET team (Multiple Enforcement Team) also does outstanding investigative work and we’ve had significant success in identifying, apprehending, and convicting criminal networks that have been responsible for dozens of residential burglaries.” Thus, the Department notes crime trends and proactively responds to observations of those trends.

“Our top priority is the safety of our residents, our businesses, and those who visit Chino Hills,” stated the Captain.

Persons of poverty within Chino Hills is a mere 6.5%, half that of the City of Chino, and the High School graduation rate is more than 93.2%, the highest of all surrounding cities, including Chino (77%), Diamond Bar (92.1%), Walnut (93%), and even Eastvale (87.7%).

The City of Chino Hills has other amenities most recently added that appeal residents. Dog Park for Chino Hills was established three years ago off of Pine Avenue and the 71 Freeway, and has attracted dog lovers across the city to bring their dogs.

City revenue has ramped up recently with the variety of businesses opening at the Shoppes in Chino Hills, built several years ago but since continually hosting events that benefit the City.

Housing is not quite as unaffordable as the more “posh” pockets of the city make it seem. In Chino Hills, the median housing value is $507,500, making it more affordable than both Diamond Bar (median value $562,000) and Walnut (median value $649,100).

Most notably, the notoriety of the Ball Brothers from Chino Hills High School and their respective brand and shoes has led to the speculation of other businesses related to the brothers opening in the area. The family recently relocated to another area of the City, but maintains that staying local is a priority.

All being said, the City of Chino Hills maintains the feel of a small town. There may be close to 80,000 people living in the city, but everyone seems to know each other, somehow.

 

Diamond Bar Woman Dies At Scene

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By Anthony Saude

 

Diamond Bar – It was 3 am on Saturday morning October 28, when two people were killed and another injured in a suspected alcohol related automobile accident on the 57 freeway in Diamond Bar.

The woman who was the passenger in the 2014 Toyota Corolla involved in the accident was identified on Monday morning as Paula Queiroz-Lopes age 24, a resident of the city of Diamond Bar. The driver, Eduardo Goncalves-Lins 28, a resident of Costa Mesa was fatally injured as well and died at a local hospital. It was reported by the Coroners office that Paula died at the scene of the crash that occurred just before 3 am on Saturday morning.

California Highway Patrol reported the pair were driving a 2014 Toyota Corolla, heading south in the number 4 lane of the southbound 57 freeway when the driver, Eduardo, veered off the right side of the road and crashed into a tow truck parked on the right shoulder. The Corolla came to a stop in the number 3 lane just south of Diamond Bar Boulevard and was rammed into by a 2007 Toyota Tacoma about a minute later. The impact caused the pair in the Corolla to be ejected onto the freeway.

The driver, Vicent Delavega 28, of Santa Ana crashed into the Corolla, then bounced off and sent the Tacoma careening into a 1998 Dodge Pickup that had stopped to help with the first crash, the CHP reported. The driver of the pickup was 35 year old William Blackburn of Covina who luckily wasn’t injured.

The Tacoma came to a rest on its left side, Delavega, the driver, suffered fractured ribs and bruises to his chest was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol is also suspected to have played a critical part in the Corolla slamming into the tow truck parked on the shoulder. The CHP is urging any witnesses to the fatal accident to please call CHP office Meddaugh at the Baldwin Park office at 626-338-1164 with any information.

Twelve Burglaries Reported From Victims Followed From The Bank

By Marissa Mitchell

Chino – There has been a total of twelve (12) burglary reports involving Chino-based bank customers to date. These victims were followed after making large cash withdrawals to their specific destinations, and were thereafter robbed of those withdrawals.

Chino Police Department has taken reports from the victims, all of whom withdrew from several local Chino banks.  This is not just a citywide trend, but one that crosses Southern California.

With the help of detectives, common factors of these crimes have been identified. In all of the reported cases, victims had withdrawn a large amount of cash from the bank, driven to their respective destinations, and then left the cash stored in their vehicles. At this point, an unknown suspect(s) broke into the vehicle and stolen the cash. In one report, a victim stated seeing a “suspicious vehicle” following him or her from the bank.

It is believed that the suspect(s) is conducting surveillance of the banks in order to find customers who either walk away from tellers or banks with visibly exposed, large amounts of cash.

In order to conduct bank transactions safely, customers are encouraged to follow the following safety tips:

  • Be aware of the surroundings: paying attention to what and who surrounds you as a customer both inside and outside of the bank.
  • Try not to get distracted and maintain a safe personal space between you and other customers or people surrounding you both inside and outside of the bank: keeping cell phone use to a minimum and looking around.
  • Bring someone else: having a friend or family member come with is a great way to fend off potential suspects.
  • Conceal your cash: not walking away from a bank with exposed amounts of cash, or bulging envelopes that indicate cash.
  • Properly store and secure the cash: never leaving cash unattended, even inside a vehicle or unsecured in your home; being sure to store your cash in a safe location (such as a locked safe).
  • Report suspicious activity immediately to the police: informing local government if you believe you have or are being followed or watched.

Should you have any information related to this story, please contact Sergean Tomicic  at 909-334-3115, or dtomicic@chinopd.org.

 

 

Halloween Auto Accident

Photo courtesy: Eastvale Resident

By Anthony Saude

Eastvale – Riverside County Fire Department responded to a call at Halloween night about an automobile accident on the corner of Schleisman and Cedar Creek in the city of Eastvale.

Captain Schmidt from the original Eastvale Fire Station 27 on Hamner said “the call came in at approximately 9:30 pm and we were out there until after midnight”.

“Truck 17 from Glen Avon, Fire Engines from Station 31 and 27, all the same Fire Department, were dispatched to the scene said the Captain”. “Three people were trapped in the vehicles and had to be extricated using the “Jaws of Life” said Captain Schmidt. Capt. Schmidt said “the victims suffered minor injuries and were transported via ambulance to a local hospital to treat their injuries”. “The intersection was partially closed off to traffic while the firefighters continued working” the Captain added.

An Eastvale Resident posted: “Unfortunate accident on Halloween night. Fire department is continuing to free the last passenger. Corner of Schleisman and Cedar Creek. Many accidents have happened in this corner, city of Eastvale needs to put a stop light/sign on this intersection” Another resident had this to say, “I have to tell you this city amazes me more and more every day. My husband and I heard the accident and ran out of the house quickly. There were already people running over to assist help. Calls to 911 were being made. What didn’t stop was the flood of neighbors that kept heading over to help in whatever way they could. There were dozens of neighbors that ran and jumped in to help. I even said to my husband who are all these people that keep coming. He just said “they are our neighborhood”. Thank goodness we have good and caring people surrounding us.

A Different Perspective

By Mark Hopper

 

Recently, my wife and I had the opportunity to travel to Niagara Falls near Buffalo, New York.  We had never been there before and it was something we had talked about doing for a long time. The Niagara Falls were amazing!

We actually visited the Falls three different times on our trip. On our first visit, we drove over the bridge to the Canadian side. The sky was overcast and gray. The heavy mist churned up by the power of the falls obscured most of our view. We did walk down several tunnels that provided a limited view from behind the falls.

In addition, we took the Horn Blower boat that goes upriver to the base of the Falls. They issue every passenger a plastic poncho because of the spray; mist and wind that is generated by the powerful falling water.  We did get wet – very wet.  But it was fun to see the water falls from a different perspective.

We also took time to have lunch at a nice restaurant overlooking the falls.  We enjoyed a delicious lunch that also provided a different perspective on the size and power of Niagara Falls.  The volume of water and the height and shape of the Falls are hard to describe.

Later that day, we went back to see the Niagara Falls again after dark. They illuminate the towering waterfalls with powerful lights at night.  The colors change every few minutes.  The lights actually penetrate the mist and provide a clearer perspective of the expanse of the falls. Niagara Falls are in the shape of a horseshoe – almost 180 degrees from the American side to the Canadian side.

We were glad that we ventured out after dark to visit the park and the walking area along the American side of the Falls. The evening was cool but not uncomfortable and it was nice to see the Falls at night.

We planned to leave early the next morning.  But, when we woke up, we were surprised to see that the gray sky was gone and the sun was shining brightly!  We agreed that we should drive back to the Canadian side and get a better look at the magnificent waterfalls.  We were not disappointed.  The view was much better.  The mist and spray was more limited and we could clearly see the full expanse of these mighty waterfalls.

Did I mention that our return visit also allowed my wife to return and exchange a souvenir T-shirt that she had purchased the previous day?  We were glad we went back and saw the water falls again.

I suppose visiting something like the Niagara Falls is like visiting an art museum.  The more you look, the more you notice.  Just like an artistic master piece, these powerful waterfalls are difficult to describe and fully appreciate. Viewing them from different perspectives allows you to appreciate their beauty and majesty more and more.

Sometimes we need to look at things from a different perspective.  One look is not enough.  Sometimes we need to take a second or third look to get a clearer understanding of a person or a problem.  Let me encourage you to take another look.  We were glad we did and you will too!

Pastor Mark Hopper

Efree Church of Diamond Bar

3255 South Diamond Bar Blvd

909-594-7604

Sunday Services: 9:00 & 10:45 AM

Efreedb.org