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C.J. Morris students vie for spots on Science Olympiad team

By WVUSD 

Charles Lei’s Pasta Mobile with hand-carved wheels sails down the ramp during the Science Olympiad Trials. Photo courtesy: WVUSD

Charles Lei’s Pasta Mobile with hand-carved wheels sails down the ramp during the Science Olympiad Trials.
Photo courtesy: WVUSD

WALNUT, CA—C.J. Morris Elementary 5th grader Harrison Chung is hoping to win a spot on the school’s Science Olympiad team.

On Tuesday, he patiently waited for his turn during the Egg Drop trials held at lunchtime. The mission was to create a cushioned package to protect a raw egg from a high free fall. Chung, who used bubble wrap and straws, was relieved that his egg bundle survived the drop.

“Last year, I was an alternate, so I really wanted to be on this year’s team,” he said.

Several retired educators were invited to coordinate and judge three different events held September 27-29.  “They made the little containers and we put a fresh egg inside,” explained C.J. Morris retiree Katie Trumbo who recorded the entries.

Steve Cusson, retired social studies teacher from Suzanne Middle School, climbed up a ladder to drop each egg package over a chalk bull’s eye on the black top. “This has been a lot of fun! At Suzanne we did this from the top of the library!” he said.

For the second round, Cusson launched the egg bundles from about 15-feet atop a supply shed. A crowd of students and staff cheered as he held each entry over the drop area.

Five of the eggs survived the fall on the first day, others didn’t and splatted their yolks.

Forty 3rd-5th grade students are competing for 15 spots on the Science Olympiad team.

They’ve been encouraged to enter more than one event during the trials for prepare for regional competition held next spring, according to Principal Shezhad Bhojani. “Our goal is to provide more access to students in experiencing hands-on science in an authentic selection process to represent C.J. Morris at the L.A. County Science Olympiad.”

Students also showed off their creative skills during the Pasta Mobile and Can Race events.“This competition is also allowing them to think outside the box,” Bhojani added. The tin can cars were designed to drag down a three-meter track on the playground.

“I like science a lot and wanted to give it a shot!” said 3rd grader Lorelei Silva-James while waiting to race.

Students fashioned running arms from toothpicks and rubber bands to propel their entries. “They can put weights inside the can, but they can’t push it at the starting line,” said Suzanne retiree Ronnie Hee.

Teacher Dave Boots built a wooden ramp last weekend for the Pasta Mobile contest. Students used all shapes and sizes of dry pasta including penne, macaroni, and rigatoni to build their entries.

Boots steadied each car at the top of the ramp using a yardstick. On his cue, the little cars rolled down onto the 1.5-meter lane. The goal was to travel the farthest without going out of the boundaries or falling apart.

Fourth grader Hailey Chan’s lasagna car rolled an impressive 150 centimeters on Day 1 of the trials. And Charles Lei, a 5th grader who was leading after the first day’s noodle event, carved oversized wheels from flat noodles.

The elementary students are also invited to put their skills to the test this week during Anatomy, Astronomy, and Physical Science Knowledge multiple choice exams. In the Anatomy test, they will also be asked to identify structures and organs of the body. They’ll be quizzed about the planets, the moon and its phases, the sun, a spiral galaxy, a nebula, a star cluster, and a comet on the Astronomy quiz.

“It takes courage and confidence to come out and try for this team!” Boots said.

CVMC Takes 1st Place!

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Chino- On October 4, the Chino Valley Medical Center was awarded first place in the Pink Glove Dance video contest for 2016. CVMC was honored to host the $10,000 check presentation ceremony to award the charity of choice, The Let It Be Foundation. The City of Chino Police Department thanked all those who voted and showed support on their Facebook page.

Medline’s Pink Glove Competition is a breast cancer prevention campaign that unites the community, healthcare practitioners and survivors to raise money for a cure and to honor those who have been affected. The original Pink Glove Dance video debuted on YouTube in 2009, where 200 people from Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon danced in support of breast cancer awareness.

Last year, CVMC took first place in the Small Bed Category that brought $10,000 for the win which was donated to Relay for Life. Also, taking a second place win in the School Health category. The Let it Be Foundation was started by the Rosen Family and says, “To understand that when a family is confronted with a life threatening childhood diagnosis, it is just too big to fight alone.” This foundation assists and cares for families who have children suffering through life-threatening diagnosis. Christen Grelling, MSN, FNP, PHN and Interim Chief Nursing Officer of CVMC states, “We are thrilled to dance for a great cause. We want to bring awareness to the survivors, they are our heroes.”

Full Moon

mark-hopper-color-2x2By Pastor Mark Hopper

I love the beautiful summer and fall evenings when the sky is clear and the full moon comes up over horizon.

Recently, the TV weather forecasters were alerting viewers to watch for the harvest moon.  In earlier times, farmers were able to work longer hours to harvest their crops with the aid of a bright, clear full moon illuminating the night sky.

In ancient times, people were apparently fearful of being “moon struck” by the light of a full moon.  In Psalm 121:5-6, the author writes, “The Lord watches over you, he is a shade on your right hand.  The sun will not hurt you by day and the moon will not harm you at night.”

I learned that the expression “Blue Moon” is when there are two full moons in the same month.  Apparently this does not happen very often.

When we hear the expression “once in a Blue Moon” it means that something is unlikely to happen or refers to something that does not happen very often.

I remember when the first men landed on the moon in July. 1969, there was a full moon filling the night sky.  It was amazing to look up at the moon and realize two men from our country were walking on the surface.

The moon influences our planet in a variety of ways.  The moon affects the changes of the ocean tides.

The orbit of the moon around the earth helps keep our planet’s rotation steady and prevents the earth from wobbling and becoming unstable.

In Psalm 19, King David wrote, “The heavens declare the glory of God and the skies proclaim the work of His hands”.  The beauty of the full moon and the vastness of the star filled sky provide evidence of God’s existence.

Let me encourage you to take time to stop and gaze at the next full moon or look up at a clear evening sky filled with stars.  Take a moment to consider the majesty and wonder of the God who created it!

Pastor Mark Hopper is from the Evangelical Free Church of Diamond Bar, 3255 South Diamond Bar Blvd.  Sunday services are 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.  For more information, call (909) 594-7604 or visit Efreedb.org.

Walnut City Council Discuss General Plan Update

Staff Reports

Walnut – Walnut City Council is working with the Planning Commission to discuss the progress of the General Plan Update. The workshop will be taking place at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Walnut City Hall on Wednesday, October 19.

The City Council and Planning Commission will discuss the subject of Land Use possibilities for other areas of Walnut. The General Plan Update is believed to be the “law” or “backbone” of Walnut’s land use and related policy. It serves as a manual to assist policy actions and expand the vision for the community related to land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, safety and noise. Walnut’s current General Plan has aided the community for over 38 years since its adoption in 1978. Although, due to the significant growth in Walnut, council members are forced to discuss their further plans regarding the physical, environmental, economic, social, and demographic characteristics of Walnut.

Residents with inquiries on the project are encouraged to contact Walnut City Hall at 909-595-7543 or visit their office directly at 21201 La Puente Road, Walnut, California, 91789. City Hall is open Mon-Thurs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents can also visit the City’s website at www.cityofwalnut.org under the header Popular Links and the Community Resources drop-down menu.

HS students hack Computer System

Staff Reports

Chino Hills – Two 16-year-old males from Ruben S. Ayala High School in Chino Hills are being charged for Computer Crimes that occurred on September 5.

Several school administrators had reported that their websites were hacked. The School Resource Officer Thompson conducted the investigation where it was discovered that the two male students from Ruben S. Ayala High School, were involved in the hacking of the school’s computer network. The students modified multiple grades by using stolen login credentials of the faculty and also conducted other data theft.

As soon as the breach was discovered, the school officials worked immediately to safeguard their networks from any future attacks. Once the investigation is completed, the case is to be forwarded to the District Attorney- Juvenile Division for review.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Deputy Thompson at the
Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000.

 

Diamond Bar High Ranked #1 in CA!

BY WVUSD

Diamond Bar — Diamond Bar High School has been ranked the #1 high school in California for college readiness, grad rates, and more.

The educational research group Start Class reviewed data from the some of the best high schools in the country to determine how student performance in the classroom impacts their future college applications.

The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Civil Rights Data Collection was used to determine the top public high schools in every state.

The report released on September 21 was based on exam passing rates in math, reading and language arts over the last three years; college preparatory measures including the number of students who pass an AP exam, or take the ACT or SAT; student-teacher ratios; disciplinary actions; and graduation rates.

Diamond Bar High, with an enrollment of nearly 3,000 students, received a 9.64 rating. Learn more about the rankings at:  www.public-schools.startclass.com/stories/19685/top-high-school-every-state.

“This recognition is tremendous and I am so honored to be at Diamond Bar High School serving our students, teachers, and staff,” said Principal Reuben Jones.

Diamond Bar High has also been ranked among the best public high schools in the nation in 2016 reports by Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, and the Washington Post.

Coffee with a Cop Event

By City of Chino

Chino – The Chino Police Department will be holding their next “Coffee with a Cop” event on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. “Coffee with a Cop” has proven to be a very successful community engagement initiative in the City of Chino. Each event held thus far has consistently opened the lines of communication between residents and the police officers who serve them.

Part of the Chino Police Department’s Strategic Vision is Community Outreach and “Coffee with a Cop” is one way for police officers to build relationships with the community members one cup of coffee at a time. The majority of contact law enforcement has with the public occurs during emergencies or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective time for relationship building and some community members may feel officers are unapproachable on the street. “Coffee with a Cop” provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the Chino Police Department through relaxed, one-on-one interactions. There is no agenda, no guest speaker and no power point presentation: just coffee and conversation.

The event will start at 3:30 p.m.  and is expected to end at approximately 5:00 p.m.  It will be held at the Starbucks located at 4013 Grand Avenue #A where coffee will be served.  We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions, please contact Lieutenant Bill Covington at the Chino Police Department 909-334-3092.

 

Chino Bike Day

By Racine Guajardo

Photo courtesy: Angelica Cuen Ezekiel enjoying the obstacle course at Chino Bike Day.

Photo courtesy: Angelica Cuen
Ezekiel enjoying the obstacle course at Chino Bike Day.

Chino- On Saturday September 24, Chino Bike Day was presented by Healthy Chino, Chino Police Department, and BOBIE’s Cycling Club at Ruben S. Ayala Park.

The participants that attended the event were able to enjoy a multitude of activities including: Community and Family Bike Rides, Helmet Fitting and Giveaway, Bike Repair Station, Bike Obstacle Course, and Kids’ Activities and Crafts.

The event started at 7:30 a.m. with a 15-Mile Community Bike Ride, followed by a Bike Safety Workshop, and ended with a 6-Mile Family Bike Ride. Local resident Angelica Cuen attended the event and said, “I really appreciate how our community leaders put this together to try and unite and get to know the people of the community. My kids had a blast. They loved hanging out and riding the whole 6 miles with the officers.” This Bike Day also became a bonding experience within families. Cuen’s parents also attended and her dad, Hernando Carreno, stated, “I’m thankful for the opportunity to participate in fun and healthy events within my community with my children and grandchildren.” It can also be hard to find safe areas to bike ride, however, Yvonne Carreno says, “I loved the opportunity to bike ride within my community. It was safe and fun. We usually have to go to another community to bike ride but now I feel we were shown a little gem within Chino.”

The City of Chino reminded everyone of the ABC Quick Check: A is for Air, B is for Brakes, and C is for Chain. As well as thanking the community partners; Healthy Chino, Chino Police Department, BOBIE’s Cycling Club, Chino Valley Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente.

DeAnda Honored At County Teacher Of The Year Luncheon

By WVUSD

Ron Hockwalt Academies teacher Frank DeAnda was among 73 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year honored on September 16. Shown with Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor, Principal Dr. Donna Hunter, and Board Member Cindy Ruiz. Photo courtesy: WVUSD

Ron Hockwalt Academies teacher Frank DeAnda was among 73 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year honored on September 16. Shown with Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor, Principal Dr. Donna Hunter, and Board Member Cindy Ruiz.
Photo courtesy: WVUSD

The Walnut Valley Unified School District (WVUSD) 2016 District Teacher of the Year, Frank DeAnda from the Ron Hockwalt Academies, was among 73 top teachers from around the county celebrated during an awards luncheon on September 16. Educators took the stage at the Universal City Hilton ballroom to receive tributes, awards, and congratulations from Los Angeles County Schools Superintendent Dr. Debra Duardo. WVUSD will pay tribute to the 2015-2016 Teachers of the Year during the 19th annual Salute to Teachers slated for October 19.

 Diamond Bar, Walnut High make Newsweek’s 2016 list

Walnut Valley’s high performing schools have once again gained national recognition. Diamond Bar and Walnut High Schools are featured in Newsweek’s 2016 report of the 500 best high schools in America. The news magazine’s annual list highlights public high schools that do the best job of preparing students for college. A total of 51 California schools were recognized. Newsweek rated 15,819 high schools in the country based on factors including student scores on state tests, SAT and ACT exams and Advanced Placement tests. The rankings also consider graduation rate, the ratio of counselors to students, student participation in AP courses and the percentage of college-bound students.

 STEM Tech Trek winners

Congratulations to four WVUSD middle school students who received scholarships to attend the week-long Tech Trek camp held at UC Irvine last summer. Madeline Wang from South Pointe, and Prabhleen Kaur, Lily Rzonca, and Annie Guo from Suzanne were nominated by their 7th grade science teachers and selected by the Walnut/Diamond Bar AAUW Chapter committee. The annual STEM camp is designed to encourage young women to continue studying science and math in middle school and beyond. On September 15, the campers, who are now 8th graders, reported on their experiences at the Diamond Bar Library. “I was so happy Madeleine was selected to attend this worthwhile event since she was always inquisitive, interested, and a motivated leader in my 7th grade science class,” said South Pointe teacher Shelly Yamashiro.  “The camp provided a chance for the girls to experience all aspects of science & technology, such as developing apps, working with liquid nitrogen and dry ice and interviewing notable NASA scientists, just to name a few.  I know Madeleine (and the other girls that participated) are now seriously thinking about their amazing futures in science!”

Suzanne math teacher receives award

Suzanne Middle School math teacher Amy Erickson is among 34 teachers from around the country selected as winners of the 2016 Edyth May Sliffe Award for Distinguished Mathematics Teaching in Middle and High School. The award gives recognition of high school and middle school mathematics teachers whose teams participate in Mathematical Association of America AMC Competitions. Awardees are acknowledged for their encouragement and commitment that is making a noticeable difference in students’ problem-solving abilities and love of mathematics. In addition, winners are awarded a $500 stipend.

 Two Sisters host workshop at Quail Summit

Renowned educators/authors/professional development presenters Gail Boushey and Joan Moser, known as “The 2 Sisters”, visited Quail Summit Elementary on September 15 to provide demonstration lessons for primary level teachers. The 2 Sisters travel all over the world providing engaging, on-point workshops on literacy and math structure, targeted instruction and developing life-long learners. The pro bono workshop at Quail Summit was considered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “It was an extraordinary gift to have them at our school,” said Principal Jeanette Koh.

 Collegewood ‘Grades of Green’ sparks change

Pitzil Milagro, a 4th grade student leader at Collegewood Elementary recently spoke before the Los Angeles County Public Works Board of Directors to explain the school’s Grades of Green Team accomplishments. Collegewood won 1st place in the Trash Free Lunch Challenge last year.  The school-wide efforts made a significant decrease in lunchtime trash – from a whopping 20 bags – down to just 3 bags of waste each day. Students also wrote to Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor about banning polystyrene trays at lunch which led to a districtwide ban on the trays. The Board agreed that Collegewood’s environmental efforts should be inspirational to schools everywhere!

Senator Leyva attends Community meeting in Chino

By Racine Guajardo

Photo courtesy: Vanessa Wiarco Senator Leyva with residents and Cal Poly Pomona students.

Photo courtesy: Vanessa Wiarco
Senator Leyva with residents and Cal Poly Pomona students.

Chino – On September 24, Senator Connie M. Leyva attended a Community meeting that was held at the Chino Community Building from 10 a.m. to 1130 a.m. which also featured Scott Bros. Creamery and Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Agriculture.

About 30 residents from her district attended the meeting, where Senator Leyva had the opportunity to have an informal community chat with the individuals. Senator Leyva provided a brief legislative update that included information about her bills that were signed by Governor Brown, which included SB 1000 related to Healthy Communities and Environmental Justice and SB 66 related to Career Technical Education.

After Senator Leyva’s presentation, residents were able to share their thoughts and concerns about various issues related to telemarketing scam calls, job creation, and promoting smart growth development in the specified region. Among the presentation and concerns, the Scott Brothers Creamery based in Chino provided the event with delicious rich fresh chocolate milk and orange juice for all to enjoy. Also in attendance, was Cal Poly Pomona students from the College of Agriculture who had a community resource booth that contained information about the various programs offered through their college including opportunities to purchase free produce at the Cal Poly Pomona student-run Farm Store or through the purchase of a Community Support Agriculture Box (CSA box).

Chino High Band wins Grand Championship at L.A. County Fair competition; Don Lugo takes third

By  CVUSD

Members of Chino High’s 77th Cavalry Marching Band at the Los Angeles County Fair High School Marching Band Competition on Sept. 23 in Pomona.

Members of Chino High’s 77th Cavalry Marching Band at the Los Angeles County Fair High School Marching Band Competition on Sept. 23 in Pomona.

Chino High 77th Cavalry Marching Band and Pageantry took first place in the Los Angeles County Fair High School Marching Band Competition on Sept. 23, winning $10,000.

Don Antonio Lugo High Marching Band of Chino took third place in the Class B of the competition, earning a $500 prize.

That evening, the two bands performed at the Milk Can football game between their schools at Chino High.

Forty-one high school bands from throughout Southern California participated in the L.A. County Fair competition on Sept. 23. They were selected for the competition after participating in parades at the Fair during its three-week run.
Chino High has competed in the competition four times in the past five years. It previously won second places and cash prizes in 2012, 2013, and 2015. This was its first Grand Championship (first place) win in the competition, according to longtime Chino High Band Director Doug Bowden.

“We’ve been second for three years, so to finally win was fun,” Bowden said.

There are no immediate plans for the $10,000 other than to replace some instruments, he said.

In the past, the Los Angeles County Fair parade championships were connected with the Tournament of Roses Parade, paving the way for bands to participate in the prestigious New Year’s Day event in Pasadena. As of 2015, Tournament of Roses Parade officials no longer attend the L.A. County Fair band competition, Bowden said.

Chino High’s Band was chosen to participate in the Tournament of Roses parade in 2002.

Don Lugo High Band also won third place in the L.A. County Fair competition in 2015, right after Stephen Yanik was appointed the school’s new band director.

“I am so incredibly proud of the amount of growth our Lugo marching band has shown in just my second year here,” Yanik said. “We are not even an official parade band, yet they went out there giving their best, performing their best….and their hard work paid off. These kiddos are awesome. It was a great day to be a Conquistador, no doubt about it. We will be using the prize money to continue to work toward new equipment and supplies for this up and coming program.”

The LA County Fair Association now awards $22,000 to nine winners in the band competition (Class B, Class A, and Open divisions).

 

Right Click

mark-hopper-color-2x2By Pastor Mark Hopper

I have often said and I believe that you can find the answers to life’s problems in the Bible.  I believe that it records real events in history and demonstrates God’s involvement in human lives.  It offers hope, forgiveness and reconciliation through the death and resurrection of Jesus.

I have also said that the answers to many problems we face at home and at work can be found on YouTube!  I have repaired home appliances and solved gardening problems using YouTube.  I have repaired electric windows and replaced door handles on my cars using YouTube.  The answers are there if you can find them.

Now, I have discovered another great tool in this age of computers and technology.  It is the “right click”!  Let me explain.

Our daughter had downloaded some photos onto our lap top computer.  She wanted my wife to look through the pictures that our daughter had take of our recent family reunion with her camera.  The plan was for my wife and I to select a few photos and download them onto a flash drive so we could order some prints and enlargements.  That sounds easy, but my wife and I are technologically challenged.  Actually, my wife is better at using our computer than I am.  She does pretty well.

We bought a “Flash Drive” at a local electronics store so we could download a few of these Family Reunion photos on to it.  However, we did not exactly know how to actually do that.  It sounded so simple.  Just insert the flash drive, click on the pictures we wanted and press download on the computer.  It sounded easy, but we had no success.

Someone has said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.  We kept doing the same things over and over again, but we had no success downloading the pictures we wanted.  Bummer!

Finally, I asked a friend for help.  He said, “Right Click”.  That was all I needed to do.  Instead of using the left click button on the mouse, I needed to “right click”.

I followed his advice when I got home and it worked!!  Problem solved.  Photos transferred!  I looked like a computer genius!

So, from now on when I have a computer problem, I am going to use “right click”.  I’m sure it will change my life!

Pastor Mark Hopper is from the Evangelical Free Church of Diamond Bar, 3255 South Diamond Bar Blvd.  Sunday services are 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.  For more information, call (909) 594-7604 or visit Efreedb.org.

 

Diamond Bar Host Restaurant Week

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Diamond Bar – The city of Diamond will be hosting their inaugural Restaurant Week event. Diamond Bar Restaurant Week (DBRW) is an event that aims to advertise and commend the many dining options within the city. It is co-sponsored by the city and the Regional Chamber of Commerce of San Gabriel Valley. DBRW starts Saturday, October 8 until Friday, October 14 and will include the following restaurants:

  • Blue Sky Café
  • Chili’s Grill & Bar
  • Dilliwalla Indian Kitchen
  • Encore Teppan
  • GUACS
  • Holiday Inn Grill & Bar
  • Jasmine Mediterranean & Persian Cuisine
  • G’s Pizzeria & Pasta
  • Paper Pot Shabu
  • Peacock Gardens Cuisine of India & Banquet Hall
  • The Attic
  • Whole Enchilada
  • You and Me Café

The participating restaurants listed above will be offering special deals that will range from appetizers to full course meals. The city has also created a website – www.DBRestaurantWeek.com – to draw in large crowds for the city’s week long dining function. The website itself consists of images, audio and video of the restaurants participating in the event.

Any other restaurants within the city limits wishing to participate in the event are urged to contact the Chamber at 626.810.8476 or Diamond Bar’s Administration Department at 909.839.7015 ordbrestaurantweek@diamondbarca.gov.

Eastvale rated #1 city in California

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Eastvale – Just being east of downtown Los Angeles, Eastvale manages to shine brighter than the all known county. Eastvale is a relatively new city because its previous owners were dairy farmers. Now at just six years old, and still growing, Eastvale is bursting with opportunity and prowess.

Since the city itself is so modern, nearly every resident is new which means that Eastvale is immensely diverse in culture. What pulls in new residents is the city’s highly rated and awards winning schools as well as the low crime rate.  Also, since Eastvale is so new, so are the houses. With most starting at just $500,000, it might sound overwhelming but it buys homeowners approximately 3,000 square feet.

Up until recently, Eastvale was without public spaces such as parks and community centers. Now that they’ve been added, the city also plans to build two new elementary schools. While the new extensions to the community provide revenue and more space for citizens, it also increases the local property taxes more than two percent. That’s twice the state’s average.

Jobs within the Eastvale city limits are limited but a new Amazon fulfillment center was recently built to offer more job opportunities to city. Residents wishing to find work outside of Eastvale must endure 45 minutes of rush hour traffic since the city sits between Irvine and San Bernardino.

Roosevelt HS staff took advantage of a great day of team-building to give back to the community!

Roosevelt HS staff took advantage of a great day of team-building to give back to the community!

On August 10, the T-track students and staff started their first day of school! Teachers wished all the students, families, and staff a wonderful day and school year!!

On August 10, the T-track students and staff started their first day of school! Teachers wished all the students, families, and staff a wonderful day and school year!!

CNUSD welcomed their newest teachers!

CNUSD welcomed their newest teachers!

Water Conservation Measures

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Walnut- Are you following the water guidelines? Be sure to check out the updated changes that have been made as follows by the Walnut Valley Water District:

Limits on Watering Hours: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape, or other vegetated areas with potable water is prohibited between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Limits on Watering Days: Water or irrigating of lawn, landscape, or other vegetated areas with potable water is limited to three (3) days per week. This provision does not apply to landscape irrigation zones that exclusively use very low-flow drip type irrigation systems when no emitter produces more than two (2) gallons of water per hour. This provision also does not apply to watering or irrigating by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device, or for very short periods of time for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system.

Limit on Watering Duration: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape, or other vegetated areas with potable water using a landscape irrigation system or a watering device is limited to no more than fifteen (15) minutes water per day per station.

No Excessive Water Flow or Runoff: Watering or irrigating of any lawn, landscape, or other vegetated areas in a manner that causes or allows excessive water flow or runoff onto an adjoining sidewalk, driveway, street, alley, gutter, or ditch is prohibited.

No Washing Down Hard of Paved Surfaces: Washing down hard or paved surfaces, including but not limited to sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or alleys, is prohibited except when necessary to  alleviate safety or sanitary hazards.

Obligations to Fix Leaks, Breaks, or Malfunctions: All breaks, leaks, or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing or distribution system for any period of time after such escape of water should have reasonably been discovered and corrected and in no event more than five (5) days after receiving written notice from the District is prohibited.

Limits on Washing Vehicles: Using water to wash or clean a vehicle, including but not limited to any automobile, truck, van, bus, motorcycle, boat, or trailer, is prohibited, except by use of a hand held hose equipped with a self-closing water shut-off nozzle. This subsection does not apply to any commercial car washing facility.

Limits on Watering Following Precipitation/Rainfall:  Water or irrigating of lawn, landscape, or other vegetated area with potable water within forty-eight (48) hours following measurably precipitation is prohibited.

Re-circulating Water Required for Water Fountains and Decorative Water Features: Operating a water fountain or other decorative water feature that does not use re-circulated water is prohibited.

No Irrigating Ornamental Turf on Public Street Medians: Irrigating ornamental turf on public street medians with potable water is prohibited.

No Installation of Single Pass Cooling Systems Water Systems: Installation of single pass cooling systems is prohibited in buildings requesting new water service.

Drink Water Served Upon Request Only: Eating or drinking establishments, including but not limited to a restaurant, hotel, café, cafeteria, bar, or other public place where food or drinks are sold, served, or offered for sale, will not provide drinking water to any person unless expressly requested.

Option to Decline Daily Linen Services at Commercial Lodging Establishments: Hotels, motels, and other commercial lodging establishments are encouraged to provide customers the option of not having towels and linen laundered daily.

If you wish to report water waste and unauthorized uses of water, visit Walnut Valley Water District at www.wvwd.com or you can call (909) 348-8228.

Angiel Air: Customer Service Is Their Priority

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Fifteen years experience providing heating, ventilation and AC services that keep your home comfortable and safe. (Photo Courtesy: Angiel Air)

Eastvale – Summer may have officially come to an end, but the summer heat is lingering.  Not only do you want to ensure that your air conditioning is running at peak performance, but it’s also time to check your heater in preparation for the cooler months ahead.  Angiel Air is ready for your call.

Angiel Air, Inc. is a local, family-owned Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning company that takes pride in the service they provide to their customers. It is their mission to keep their customers happy and satisfied.

When there is a problem, you want it fixed fast, no matter what time of day it is.  Angiel Air is there for you, even after hours and on weekends.

Angiel Air offers competitive pricing and a satisfaction guarantee, providing a complete range of heating, ventilation and air conditioning services for both residential and commercial needs.  With more than 20 years experience in the industry, they are HVAC certified, licensed and bonded.

Angiel Air started their family business in Eastvale more than five years ago, and local residents get free estimates and discounts on all repairs. But Angiel recommends that you don’t wait until something breaks to call them.  By scheduling regular maintenance on your air conditioning and heating units, as well as the cleaning of dryers and air ducts, you not only save money in the long run, but you can ensure that your systems will provide top notch performance when you need them.

Says Jennifer Angiel, CFO of the company, “We love our business!  There is no better satisfaction than fixing an air conditioner when a customer is hot and mad, and making them feel heavenly.”

So don’t wait until you’re hot and mad.  Call Angiel Air today and make sure that you’re air conditioner and heating units are ready to work when you need them.

Call Angiel Air at (909) 923-9086, and be sure to visit their website at www.angielair.net for additional information and local discounts.  Like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/angielair1, and get great tips, customer reviews, and even more details.

See their ad on page 4.

 

Walnut Valley Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists for 2017

BY WVUSD

Walnut – Thirty-two Walnut Valley USD high school seniors are among 16,000 students nationwide named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.

The following students have been recognized for demonstrating exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies:

 Diamond Bar High: Jason Ahn, Shannen Rikki Barrameda, Vinay Bhupathiraju, Benjamin Chen, Connie Chen, Justin Chuang, Brandon Hung, Peyrin Kao, Su Min Kim, Vickie Kuo, Aaron Lee, Adeline Lee, Monica Lin, James Lo, Leslie Sim, Sabrina Tseng, and Joanna Zhang.

Walnut High: Farhan Baig, Brittany Chiu, Stephanie Djajadi, Hannah Hu, Nellie Kwang, Rachel Lee, Savanna Lee, Joyce Lin, Vivian Lo, Tiffany Loo, Cynthia Lu, Ayesha Ng, Jo Ann Sun, Shiaw-Hern Wu, and Brian Zeng.

These students represent less than 1 percent of the U.S. high school seniors and are the highest-scoring entrants in each state.

Last fall, about 1.6 million juniors across the country entered the prestigious contest by taking the 2015 Preliminary SAT college-readiness exam.

The semifinalists are now eligible to advance to the finalist level in February and compete for $33 million in scholarships offered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, private companies, colleges, and foundations.

 

A Parent’s Top Five

Pastor Rob Norris

Pastor Rob Norris

Rob Norris

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go; Even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Tami and I have not been perfect parents, but when you have children God gives you a few hundred lessons along the way. And from our years of experience, we’ve come up with a list of five non-negotiables that all parents need in order to raise a family God’s way:

  1. Understand the times. In past societies, the culture helped reinforce the values that parents were trying to instill in their children. Not today. That’s why you need to be surrounded with a few like-minded parents who can support, encourage and counsel one another through the choppy waters of life
  1. Have a sacred commitment to each other. Your kids need to see your vows lived out in every circumstance, in times of both peace and conflict. Make it a priority to resolve disagreements with your spouse, to forgive each other, to remain faithful. These qualities of love build a powerful, profound sense of security in children.
  1. Know what you believe. You are the textbook your children read. Your deeply held values about life will influence your interactions with your children. As parents, you need to know what your unshakable convictions are.
  2. Remember God’s perspective on children. Never forget that children are a gift from God. Raising your children is a privilege and responsibility He has given to no one else, and they should be raised to know Him and walk with Him.
  3. Strive for the right goal. More than anything else, your children need to grow to love and fear the Lord. That’s more important than ensuring they have a good education, develop different skills or learn how to succeed in today’s culture. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

Live it

Which of these purposes strike the deepest chord in you? Which ones need the most work?

Pray

That your priorities will be shaped by God’s Word and will influence your choices for you and your family

The Crossings meets Sundays at 10 a.m. at River Heights Intermediate School, 7227 Scholar Way, in Eastvale.    For more information, visit http://www.atthecrossings.com.

 

Woman Murdered Alive

Staff Reports

Pomona – Alexander Anthony Clever was sentenced to life in prison without parole after the murder of his girlfriend, Yvette Silva, in 2014.

On Nov. 29, 2014, Clever and Silva were heard arguing in their motel bathroom, according to Michael Matoba, the Deputy District Attorney who prosecuted the case.

Two of the victim’s friends, who were also inside the motel, tried to intervene as soon as they heard muffle screaming coming from the bathroom. Inside, Clever held Silva in a chokehold as she lay unconscious, Matoba said. Unable to free Silva from Clever, the two witnesses went to find help.

When Pomona deputies arrived, they found Silva in the shower with her right lung and heart removed. Police determined that Silva was alive when her lung was cut out of her body.

Two days after the event, Clever was arrested outside his home where police found the knife that was linked to Silva’s murder inside.

Clever admitted to torturing Silva before ultimately killing her and pleaded to one count of first-degree murder, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.