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Walnut City Council Recap

By Natalie Kim 

Walnut – The Walnut Council meeting of December 14 began with several presentations. The first was a presentation for Andy Jin, a Walnut High School student being recognized not only by the city of Walnut, but also the Los Angeles County. Jin began charity work in his freshman year, selling his photographs and donating the profits to those in need, such as the homeless population. As Jin grew and matured, so did his charity work. Jin began to also focus on other important issues, such as conservation. In thanks for his recognition before the Council, Jin presented the Council with a Christmas wreath made purely out of recycled materials.

Pastor Anna Crews Camphouse of the Walnut United Methodist Church was also recognized by the Council. The pastor dedicated her life to service; not purely in the church, but to the rest of the City as well. The Council bade her farewell and wished her good luck on her return to her home state of Alabama. Camphouse praised the City for being a success of diversity and respect for all people.

Finally, the Walnut High School Freshman/Sophomore Volleyball Team was recognized by the Council. The team were League Champions this year, and the Council praised the team for their hard work, dedication, and showcasing the well roundedness of students at Walnut High School.

Following the oral communications, the Council approved the minutes for the October 19 Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop; the October 26 City Council meeting; the November 9 City Council meeting; and the November 9 City Council SPecial meeting.

Next, the Council opened a public hearing concerning an urgency ordinance adopting the 2017 Los Angeles County Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes with local amendments and the 2016 California Green Building and existing building codes with local amendments. After hearing the staff report and closing the public hearing, the Council adopted the urgency ordinance. The Council also approved all items on the consent calendar, including a resolution allowing the City of Walnut claims and demands in the amount of $1,433,181.17; a request by Valley Vista Services for a rate adjustment for CPI increase and adoption of organic material recycling rates; a resolution authorizing destruction of records pursuant to resolution No. 01-18; a resolution amending the seasonal part-time salary schedule; a resolution supporting the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Complete Streets policy; the donation of $500 from the Los Angeles County First District Supervisor Solis’ Board of Supervisors Revolving Fund and appropriate the $500 towards the purchase of lunches for seniors at the Walnut Senior Center; award of a bid for the Lemon Creek Park Playground Renovation Project; and the final acceptance of a tract map.

Following individual reports and comments, the Council adjourned to January 11, at 7 p.m. at 21201 La Puente Rd.

Diamond Bar’s City Council Recap

By Natalie Kim 

Diamond Bar – The December 6 Diamond Bar Council meeting began with the closing with the exciting reorganization of the City Council. Mayor Nancy Lyons formally handed down the gavel to mayor pro tem Jimmy Lin. Council member Ruth Low was then nominated and appointed the mayor pro tem. The Council then gave a presentation honoring outgoing mayor Lyons, thanking her for her hard work and the dedication she has given to the City as mayor. Following a brief reception and the public comments, the Council announced the schedule of future events, which is as follows: the Holiday Diamond Ride will shuttle Diamond Bar residents 18 years or older to or from Diamond Bar Shopping centers for free from November 25 to January 1, 2017; a Traffic and Transportation meeting on December 8 has been cancelled; a Planning Commission meeting on December 13 has been cancelled; and the next City Council meeting on December 20.

The Council then approved all items on the consent calendar, including the minutes from the City Council meeting of November 15; the Parks and Recreation Commission minutes from the meeting of October 27; the Traffic and Transportation Commission minutes from the meetings of July 14 and SEptember 8; the Planning Commission minutes from the meeting of October 11; the ratification of a check register totalling $2,597,356.20; the Treasurer’s Statement for the month of October, 2016; approval of adjourning the December 20 City Council meeting to January 17, 2017; a resolution amending the 2016-17 Fiscal Year Budget in the Public Works Department, eliminating the Park Maintenance Inspector classification, and establishing the facilities and assets maintenance technician and maintenance worker job classifications and salary grades effective December 10; appropriation of $8,507 from the General Fund Reserves and approval of amendment no. 8 to the contract with Brightview Landscape Services Inc. for landscape maintenance services at Diamond Canyon Park for the December 3, 2016 through June 30, 2017 period in an amount of $20,377; and an authorization for an approval of expenditures up to $60,000 payable t Alliant Insurance SErvices for the purchase of tenant user liability insurance and special event insurance for fiscal year 2016-17.

Following individual reports and comments, the Council adjourned to January 17, 2017.

City of Eastvale Awarded $250,000 for HSIP Grant

By City of Eastvale

Eastvale- The City of Eastvale was awarded $250,000 for the highly competitive Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funded by Caltrans. The city plans to install crosswalk enhancements by retrofitting existing traditional pedestrian crossings at signalized intersections with Countdown Pedestrian Signals at 46 locations and audible APS Controller Units at 22 locations.

Studies have shown that the countdown signals, both visual and audio, are less confusing for pedestrians. They are less likely to begin crossing the intersections if they know that they will not have enough time to completely cross, based on the information provided on the signal. In addition, the timing greatly reduces the likelihood of pedestrians being caught in the middle of the crossing when the vehicle signals change. The City’s goal for this project is to greatly improve safety, encourage walking and avoid pedestrian/vehicle collisions.

The City of Eastvale was recently recognized as the #1 Best Places to Live in the State of California and #17 Best Places to Live in America, as awarded by Money Magazine, 2016.

Two Arrested For Multiple Burglaries

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By SBSD

Chino Hills- During an investigation of several commercial burglaries at the Lowe’s Home Improvement in Chino Hills, deputies from the Chino Hills Police/Sheriff’s Department identified the suspect as 30-year-old Dominic Adame. On Monday, December 19, 2016, deputies and detectives served warrants at Dominic Adame’s home in the city of Corona. The warrants were in reference to two burglaries which occurred at a Lowe’s home improvement store in Chino Hills, and several other similar burglaries committed in Lowe’s locations throughout Riverside County. A white older model Toyota Avalon was used during the burglaries. Adame would enter the Lowe’s locations, select combo tool kits, then exit without paying for the merchandise.
During the service of the warrants, deputies recovered stolen tools and several items consistent with a Methamphetamine Clandestine Lab. Adame and his girlfriend, Amber Buasen, were arrested and booked into custody in Riverside County for manufacturing and possession of narcotics for sales. During the investigation, it was determined Buasen conspired with Adame to commit burglaries at Lowe’s locations in San Bernardino and Riverside County.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Deputy E. Bradshaw at the Chino Hills Police/Sheriff’s Department at (909) 364-2000. If you wish to remain anonymous you may contact WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME.

Walnut High Alumni Bid Farewell To Retiring Maestro

By WVUSDwvusd

Three decades of Walnut High students, parents, and staff surprised retiring music director Buddy Clements during a farewell concert last Saturday night.

Clements thought he was going to dinner with a former student and fellow director Corey Wicks.

But when a limo arrived to pick him up, all his friends would say was they were headed to a show.

As Clements entered the school’s Performing Arts Center, the audience of about 400 burst into cheers.

Guests lauded the teacher who has been at the school since 1984 for his generosity, kindness, and for giving students “gentle nudges” in the right direction.

“He’s been like our second dad,” said organizer Jennifer Santillan-David, Class of 2000, who spread word about the event through a secret Facebook page.

“I felt like I wanted to do this for him because he always taught me to think out-of-the-box,” she said. “Before he retires, he deserves to see all of us as established adults and to conduct us.”

Alumni musicians dusted off their instruments to perform several pep and holiday songs during the show.

At the finale, Clements came to the stage to conduct the grads performing his favorite song, The Magnificent Seven – in a nod to the movie Mr. Holland’s Opus.

Chris LaCoste-Crumley, a 1988 alum, got a chance to thank the band teacher for his welcoming enthusiasm for the program in the early days.

“You believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself,” she said.

Parents Lou and Joan Simonelli, Blue Thunder Band Boosters since 2001, have remained loyal volunteers long after their two children graduated.

“It’s a very successful program that teaches students to go do their best,” Lou Simonelli described.

“I grew up in the band,” recalled Kat Simonelli, Class of 2012, who remembered first watching her brother’s band competitions as a six-year-old.

“Dr. Clements is such a great person and so special to our family.”

During his tenure, Clements introduced his teenage musicians to several big name performers and directors including Maynard Ferguson, Bobby Shew, Ricky Lawson, Glenn Miller Band, and Elmer Bernstein.

“He raised the bar in our entire Fine Arts program,” retired grade level coordinator Scott Cassells said.

“Thank you for your guidance, inviting Glen Miller Orchestra to our stage, shared memories, and the “How to Train a Dragon” field show,” said 2013 grad Katie Takahashi who currently studies music at ULCA.

“You’re an inspiration to all of us!”

“There’s nobody like Buddy Clements,” said Wicks who was saluted for his 20 years at the school.

“It’s a real blessing in life to be able do what you love for a living. And to do it with my best friend has been amazing.”

“I’m overwhelmed and humbled. This has been a super surprise!” Clements said.

“I knew this is where I needed to spend a good chunk of my life. I’m so proud of all my students.”

Passport Services Temporarily Suspended

By City of Chino Hills

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USA, New Jersey, Jersey City, Close up of woman’s hand holding open passport

 Chino Hills – The City of Chino Hills will temporarily suspend its Passport Acceptance services from Monday, December 12th to Monday, January 2nd. Starting on Tuesday, January 3rd, passport hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday; and 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Visit the City Clerk’s Office on the second floor at City Hall, located at 14000 City Center Drive, to apply for a passport. The City Clerk’s Office also takes passport photos. For more information, please call the passport information hotline at (909) 364-2628, or visit the passport information website at http://www.travel.state.gov.

Helping Out For The Holidays

cvusdBy CVUSD

Butterfield Ranch Elementary School in Chino Hills took to heart the motto that it is “better to give than receive” during its annual Night of Giving on Dec. 14.
Students, staff and parents collected new toys for distribution by the Chino Valley Fire Department, collected items for families in need that are served by Chino Valley Unified School District’s HOPE centers, collected blankets and pet toys for homeless animals in shelters, filled a firefighter’s boot with money to help burn victims, and collected change to “change someone’s holiday.”
The students also made cards for children who are in the hospital during the holidays. The evening event also included a visit from Santa Claus and Chino Valley firefighters.

City Facilities & Library Closed Christmas & New Years

By City of Chino Hillschino-pd-edited

Chino Hills– The City of Chino Hills City Hall and City Yard will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, from Friday, December 23rd through Monday, January 2nd. The Chino Hills Community Center and McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center will be closed December 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th, 31st, January 1st and 2nd. From December 27th to the 29th, the Chino Hills Community Center will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the McCoy Equestrian Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Trash pickup will be delayed one day during the week after December 26th and January 2nd. Customers who require a new water service account or wish to close a water service account between Friday, December 23rd and Monday, January 2nd when City Hall is closed, will need to call (909) 364- 2860 to make arrangements with “on-call” staff. During the closure, the City will not process delinquent utility bill notices, nor will they “lock-off” water service. Customers are encouraged to pay due utility bills during or before the closure to avoid a longer wait time at the counter or on the phone, and/or to avoid having their water service “locked-off” until after the holidays when normal business hours resume on January 3rd. Customers may make payments during the above closure dates by mail using the return envelope provided, by dropping it off at the payment box in the Government Center parking lot adjacent to the Library, by paying online via http://www.chinohills.org/BillPay, or by using their bank’s online payment system. Staff will be available “on-call” to respond to emergencies just as they are on other holidays and on weekends. Please call (909) 364-2860 to report after-hours emergencies.

Chino Hills Street Stop Sign Misspelled

By Michael Armijostpo

Chino hills- A street stop sign on Peyton Drive in Chino Hills was misspelled this week with the letters “STPO” instead of “STOP” CBS channel 2 reported.
Crystal Cruz, a CBS reporter, is seen showing the misspelling and the neighbors aren’t happy.
“They should’ve just looked up and saw the stop sign to spell check” one resident said sarcastically on social media. Others were also extremely critical.
“The city said they’d go out and fix the embarrassing misspelling today” a spokesperson said.

Avoiding Apartment Rental Scams

BY Walnut/DB Sheriff’s Department

Walnut-Diamond Bar-The Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Department has offered the following tips when looking for apartments to avoid rental scams.
Finding an apartment can often be time consuming and emotionally frustrating. Time constraints and financial considerations can often place the apartment seeker in a vulnerable position where they can fall prey to Apartment Rental Scammers.
While Apartment Rental Scams come in a variety of schemes, they basically boil down to two types: Either the scammer has no authority to offer an existing apartment for rent or the scammer is trying to rent a fictitious apartment. In either case, the goal of the scammer is to get the victim to pay money upfront for a list of available apartments in the area or to arrange the rental of a particular apartment.
The following tips from Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information Page: Rental Listing Scams: 
How Rental Scams Work
Scammers know that finding the right apartment or vacation rental can be hard work, and a seemingly good deal is hard to pass up. They’ve been known to game some vacation rental websites and bulletin boards. The take-away: when you’re looking for a rental, its caveat renter renter beware.
Hijacked Ads
Some scammers hijack a real rental or real estate listing by changing the email address or other contact information, and placing the modified ad on another site. The altered ad may even use the name of the person who posted the original ad. In other cases, scammers have hijacked the email accounts of property owners on reputable vacation rental websites.
Phantom Rentals
Other rip-off artists make up listings for places that aren’t for rent or don’t exist, and try to lure you in with the promise of low rent, or great amenities. Their goal is to get your money before you find out.
Signs of a Scam
Being savvy when you’re in search of a rental is well worth the effort. Here are some signs you may be dealing with a scam:
They tell you to wire money
This is the surest sign of a scam. There’s never a good reason to wire money to pay a security deposit, application fee, first month’s rent, or vacation rental fee. That’s true even if they send you a contract first. Wiring money is the same as sending cash once you send it, you have no way to get it back.
They want a security deposit or first month’s rent before you’ve met or signed a lease. It’s never a good idea to send money to someone you’ve never met in person for an apartment you haven’t seen. If you can’t visit an apartment or house yourself, ask someone you trust to go and confirm that it’s for rent, and that it is what was advertised. In addition to setting up a meeting, do a search on the owner and listing. If you find the same ad listed under a different name, that’s a clue it may be a scam.
They say they’re out of the country
But they have a plan to get the keys into your hands. It might involve a lawyer or an “agent” working on their behalf. Some scammers even create fake keys. Don’t send money to them overseas. If you can’t meet in person, see the apartment, or sign a lease before you pay, keep looking. What if the rental itself is overseas? Paying with a credit card or through a reputable vacation rental website with its own payment system are your safest bets.
How to Report Scams
If you find yourself the target of a rental scam, report it to your local law enforcement agency and to the FTC. Contact the website where the ad was posted, too.

WVUSD accepting District of Choice Lottery Applications Thru Dec. 31

By WVUSD 

WALNUT-Walnut Valley Unified School District (WVUSD) is accepting applications for non-residents available for the “2017-2018 District of Choice (DOC) Lottery Program” through December 31, 2016.

Applications are available on the WVUSD website at www.wvusd.k12.ca.us or at the front desk of the District Office located at 880 S. Lemon Avenue, Walnut, 91789, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

You may turn in your application to the District Office now through December 31, 2016.  Please note that the District Office closes at noon on December 16, 2016 for Winter Break.

If you wish to submit an application after December 16, you will need to mail in your application to our District Office at the address listed on the top of the application and it must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2016.

WVUSD is unable to accept District of Choice applications from students residing in the Azusa and Rowland Unified School Districts. For students residing in these two districts, you may apply for an Inter-District attendance permit to transfer to the Walnut Valley USD. Please inquire at your home district of residence.

Note: The final approval for District of Choice applications will be contingent upon the extension of the DOC program by the State Legislature in early 2017.

 

 

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

By City of Eastvale

Eastvale— This holiday season, the Eastvale police will be out looking for drunk & drugged drivers as part of a special year-end Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization.

“Beginning December 16 and continuing into the New Year, you will see stepped up enforcement watching closely for anyone who is driving impaired,” said Sergeant Bill Davis. “We want to keep our roads safe for holiday travelers, so we will have zero tolerance for drunk or drugged driving.”

As part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign period, police, sheriff and the CHP will be deploying DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols during the upcoming 17-day DUI crackdown throughout the region. The Eastvale PD is conducting DUI checkpoints on December 16, 2016, January 21, 2017, and August 19, 2017.

Drugs such as prescription medication, marijuana or illicit drugs can impair judgment and get you the same DUI arrest as alcohol.  Nationally in 2014, 32,675 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes with 9,967 people killed in crashes involving an impaired driver.  In California, total highway deaths were reported at 3,126 with 1,155 lives lost in alcohol and/or drug impaired collisions.  If you’re caught driving impaired by alcohol or drugs, you could face jail time, fines, loss of driver’s license, towing fees, and other DUI expenses, totaling $10,000 on average.

“Driving under the influence is not only costly, but can ruin the holidays for you, your family or for someone else’s family,” said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “Make the decision to drive sober or use our DDVIP  app to help you find a safe ride home for yourself or your friends if you know they’ve been drinking.”

Drivers are encouraged to download the Designated Driver VIP, or “DDVIP,” free mobile app for Android or iPhone. The DDVIP app helps find nearby bars and restaurants that feature free incentives for the designated sober driver, from free non-alcoholic drinks to free appetizers and more.  The feature-packed app even has social media tie-ins and even a tab for the non-DD to call Uber, Lyft or Curb.

For more information on the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign and all OTS efforts, visit www.ots.ca.gov . To learn more about the DDVIP app, please visit the OTS Facebook at www.facebook.com/CaliforniaOTS  or follow OTS on Twitter @OTS_CA.

The Eastvale Police Department wants everyone to have a safe and memorable holiday season, and is calling on everyone to be alert; ‘Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911!

Court Upholds Walnut Order To Halt Solar Project

Mt. SAC’s proposed Solar Project cannot proceed without preserving community health and safety

WALNUT – On December 6, 2016, the City of Walnut prevailed when the Superior Court denied a request by Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) to lift the City’s Stop Work Notice prohibiting Mt. SAC from commencing grading and construction of the proposed Solar Project. In the same hearing, Superior Court Judge James Chalfant also granted the United Walnut Taxpayers’ (UWT) request for a preliminary injunction against the project. The Court’s ruling puts the proposed Solar Project on hold until the underlying lawsuits are resolved. The trial is presently scheduled in March 2017. “Yesterday was an important win for our community. The City fought aggressively to protect the safety, health, and welfare of our residents, and we have succeeded,” said Walnut Mayor Eric Ching. “Resorting to the courts is never our first choice, and I hope Mt. SAC will now recognize that cooperation with the City is a more effective way forward for both our City and the college.” The underlying lawsuit involves disputes between Mt. SAC, the City of Walnut and UWT regarding several college projects, including the proposed Solar Project on the “West Parcel”. The West Parcel is a triangular lot of undeveloped hillside bounded by single-family residences along its

southern and western borders and separated from Mt. SAC’s main campus by Grand and Temple Avenues. Mt. SAC proposes to tear down hillsides and fill in existing ravines to create a building pad. Approximately 10 acres of ground-mounted tracking solar photovoltaic panels will be installed in the leveled area. The City challenged the proposed project alleging that Mt. SAC failed to adequately evaluate the potential impacts of the project under the California Environmental Quality Act and, further, that Mt. SAC failed to obtain necessary City permits, including grading and hauling permits.

“The proposed Solar Project involves a massive grading effort requiring approximately 160 large truck trips per day to import between 163,000 and 260,000 cubic yards of fill dirt, or the equivalent of filling an ordinary football field to over 120 feet in height. The truck activity alone poses a significant safety hazard with large 40-foot trucks coming in and out of the West Parcel every 90 seconds at North Grand Avenue just 200 feet from the intersection at West Temple,” said City Manager Rob Wishner. The proposed Solar Project was “on hold,” but on Thursday, October 20, 2016, Mt. SAC notified adjacent residences that grading activity would commence on the West Parcel the following

Monday. In response, the City issued a Stop Work Notice, citing Mt. SAC with violations of 14 separate municipal ordinances. Mt. SAC sought an injunction against the City to prevent enforcement of the Stop Work Notice. Meanwhile UWT additionally sought relief from the court by way of a preliminary injunction to stop the project. Efforts to resolve the dispute by mediation among the City, Mt. SAC and United Walnut Taxpayers on November 17 failed, resulting in the injunction hearings scheduled for December 6, 2016. The court ruled in favor of the City and UWT.

 

A Night of Giving Brightens Spirits At Litel Elementary School

 

BY CVUSD 

Litel Elementary School families celebrated the holidays Dec. 7 with “A Night of Giving.”
Several stations in the Chino Hills school’s media center were set up so students and parents could make holiday placemats, cards, and ornaments to present to patients at Chino Valley Medical Center in Chino and seniors at a local senior center.

Pennies and other currency were collected for the Pennies for Leukemia drive, toys were donated to the Spark of Love drive coordinated locally by the Chino Valley Fire District, cards hung on a “giving tree” benefited homeless youth, gently used coats and new socks were donated to the Chino Valley Unified School District’s CARE program for students in need, and canned food and non-perishable food items were collected for local families in need.cvusd

Litel students also sang holiday carols throughout the evening. Girl Scouts served hot chocolate, and Boy Scouts served cookies.

 

 

Give Yourself the Gift of Giving

By Nancy Stoops

This is truly a magnificent time of year.  I love the holiday spirit and all the houses shining ever so brightly.  There’s a crispness in the air, yet the sun is sparkling ever so brilliantly.  It’s definitely time to celebrate how blessed we all are, yet so many with be going without this year.

Why not include something that you and your family could to for the less fortunate this year as part of your holiday?  There are many children without families and many families struggling and a little generosity from you could make such a huge difference.  It really feels great to help a child celebrate with a donated gift.  You could help feed a family that much needed Christmas dinner this year.  You have the chance to give a little and make such a huge difference for another human being.

This year when you’re out there buying more than anybody really needs, pick up an extra toy or two and donate them.  Take the time to find an organization that needs some donations and just decide to help somebody have a holiday, that couldn’t have one without your help.  It feels so wonderful to share in the pure delight of giving something and expecting nothing back in return.  Isn’t this the true spirit of the holidays?  I think many of us have forgotten because the media wants to convince us otherwise.

The truth is you’ll still be loved if you don’t give somebody a diamond or a luxury automobile. A diamond or a car won’t change our world but each of us still has the power to change our world for the better.  We can start by giving to the less fortunate and together we can get back the true meaning of the season……….giving!!!!!!!!

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 stoopsshecter@earthlinknet. 

 

 

 

One-Stop Shopping At Walnut Hills Village

Staff Reports

Walnut Hills Village is located at 20747 Amar Road, just ½ block west of Grand Avenue, with easy access from the 60 and 57 freeways.

Walnut Hills Village is located at 20747 Amar Road, just ½ block west of Grand Avenue, with easy access from the 60 and 57 freeways.

Walnut –Walnut Hills Village can help you be more productive and efficient while doing your daily errands. With more than 30 stores in one location, and anchored by Stater Bros., this is one-stop shopping at its finest. There is something for everyone. And with so many independent merchants, this is the perfect opportunity to shop small by shopping local.

Drop your pet off at Sophie’s Wags to Whiskers boutique for some grooming, while you relax at Newen’s Beauty Salon or Art Nails. You can run errands at several retailers, and then grab a quick lunch at Baby Elephant Thai Cuisine. There is even time to schedule that dental or vision appointment that you’ve been putting off, get your banking done, and run into Dollar Tree for discounted items.

Asian Kitchen Express will set you up with delicious Pho-Thai party trays for your next celebration, while Royal Florist takes care of your table centerpiece. And, the UPS Store is right there to help mail out a birthday card.
With so many options in one place at Walnut Village, now you can tackle those daily errands.

The Walnut Hills Village is located at 20747 Amar Road, just a ½ block west of Grand Avenue in Walnut.  See the full page ad on page 6 of this publication for coupons and a full listing of all of the retail establishments you can find there.

 

 

 

Boy dies 6 days after 5th Birthday

Staff Reports

CHINO- On December 11,  the Chino Police Department Officers responded to a report of a traffic collision between a vehicle and a child in the 12700 block of Oaks Avenue.  Once they arrived, officers and paramedics found a 5 year old boy suffering from severe trauma.  Paramedics transported the boy to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.  The boy resided on Oaks Avenue, the street where the collision occurred.

The Chino PD stated, “The driver of the vehicle is an 18 year old male from Chino, California.  He remained at the scene and has cooperated with the investigation. It is not believed that alcohol or drugs played a part in the collision.”

fold-image-web The roadway remained closed while members of the Traffic Unit conducted their investigation.

The collision is still under investigation and anyone with information, especially anyone who witnessed the collision, is asked to call the Chino Police Department at (909) 628-1234.

A go fund me account has been set up and if you wish to donate to the family, you may visit https://www.gofundme.com/33mu1rs

The following is the message has been posted on go fund me account from the family: On December 5th we celebrated our son Stevens 5th birthday. It was a day filled with laughter, joy and love surrounded by family. Six short days later, tragedy has fallen upon our home, and in an unexpected lost we must say goodbye to our beautiful child.
This account is being set up to help ease the financial burden of this sudden unexpected loss. The date and time of the services will be posted as soon as they are finalized. Thank you in advance for your donations and outpouring of love and support. Your continuance prayers and support are much appreciated. God Bless.

An Unexpected Visitor

mark-hopperBy Mark Hopper

It is not uncommon to have unexpected visitors during the holiday season.  Out of town friends may plan a last minute trip to sunny southern California.  Neighbors may unexpectedly drop by to say hello.

Recently we had an unexpected visitor at our house.  Unfortunately, this one was a four legged one!

It all started when we began to notice an unpleasant odor in our garage.  At first we thought there must be something in the garbage.   But that wasn’t the case.

Then, we wondered if there was a small gas leak from the clothes dryer.  But, I checked for leaks and did not find any.

The smell continued to get worse over the next few days.  It was a mystery that we needed to solve.

My son and I searched our way around the garage moving boxes and tools looking for the source of the smell. Eventually we retraced the odor back to the clothes dryer.

We disconnnected the flexible vent hose to see if there was anything caught in it but we didn’t see anything. Then we pulled out the dryer and looked into the metal duct work under the dryer.  Still no luck.

Clearly the smell was in the dryer, but we could not see anything.  The next step was to dismantle the dryer so we could look inside.

My son and I are not trained in appliance repair so we looked on the internet.  You Tube had exactly what we needed.  Step by step we removed screws, unhooked the belt and pulled out the drum.

Pretty soon we had dryer parts spread out all over the garage floor.  I wondered if we would ever get it back together again. I suppose we could put up a clothes line in the back yard!

Finally, with the dryer disassembled, we reached the area where the exhaust vent met the lint filter.  That is where we found our four legged unexpected visitor – a dead mouse!  A fuzzy, smelly dead mouse.

I guess he was looking for a warm place to sleep on a cold winter night.   I am sorry that he selected our house and our clothes dryer.  He was an unexpected visitor.

As we approach the Christmas season, we are reminded of another unexpected visitor.  The Bible says that a baby was born in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago.  His earthly parents were looking for a warm place on a cold winter’s night.

The Bible says that this unexpected visitor was God himself who took on human form to live among us.  His name was Jesus who was born in a small, obscure Judean village and who would eventually die on a cruel Roman cross 33 years later.

Christmas is about more than gifts and gatherings of family and friends.  Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ.

You can read more about Jesus’ birth in Luke chapter two and Matthew chapter one. You can learn even more by attending a church near you this Christmas season.

Jesus was one of the most unexpected visitors history has ever known.

Efree Church of Diamond Bar 3255 South Diamond Bar Blvd (909) 594-7604 Christmas Eve services: 4:30 & 6:00 PM Christmas Sunday services: 9:30 & 11:00 AM

Mustang Pride!

By WVUSD 

WALNUT-Walnut High showed its blue and gold school spirit during a Parade of Champions to celebrate winning athletes on December 6.

Several fall sports teams secured league titles including Girls Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, and Boys Water Polo. Additionally, Girls Golf won the CIF state championship in November.

The Blue Thunder marching band, drumline, color guard, and pep squad led the line up during the mile-long route around the campus.

Students and staff cheered and clapped as the parade passed by their classrooms. wvusd-web

“We want to celebrate loud, hard, and often – and today ASB and the band led Walnut High to do just that!” said assistant principal Petria Gonzales.

New Ladder Truck Goes Into Service

dsc_4071BY CVFD

The Chino Valley Fire District recently placed into service a new ladder truck that will serve the Chino Valley for well over a decade.

The 2016 Rosenbauer aerial ladder truck is housed at Fire Station 61 on Schaefer Avenue in Chino. It has multiple built-in features that enhance the safety and effectiveness of our personnel responding to calls for help.

The new piece of apparatus also features Green Star Technology. A built-in generator will kick on when the apparatus’ parking brake is set and has been idling for three minutes. This feature will save fuel, lower emissions, reduce maintenance cost and extends the lifespan of the apparatus.

The new truck is equipped with vital rescue equipment that includes the Jaws of Life to extricate victims that become trapped after a traffic collision, advanced life support equipment for paramedic services, ventilation and forcible entry tools for structure fires, and many other firefighting tools.

The previous ladder truck that has served the Chino Valley for 12 years will now serve as the reserve truck, retiring the District’s current reserve truck that is 22 years old.