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Chino Valley Medical Center’s Wins Pink Glove Dance Competition

Photo courtesy: Massiel Ladron De Guevara

Photo courtesy: Massiel Ladron De Guevara
Just Bust a Move, Chino! Chino Valley Firefighters from Fire Station 65 and Chino Police Officers helped Chino Valley Medical Center shimmy their way to the top in the annual Pink Glove Dance video competition raising awareness for breast cancer.

By Monique Valadez

Chino – Chino Valley Medical Center danced its way into the nation’s No. 1 spot in the annual Pink Glove Dance video contest for breast cancer awareness.

“We joined the Pink Glove Dance contest to show everyone it is possible to overcome cancer through awareness, collaboration and commitment to finding a cure,” Chino Valley Medical Center officials expressed. “CVMC wants to light a fire in the community that together our mission, if we choose to accept it, is to beat cancer.”

Medline Industries Inc. presented the $10,000 first-place prize winnings at a special community announcement event at the Chino Police Department’s community room on Oct. 1.

“This win means we’ve succeeded in heightening awareness for breast cancer,” said Dr. James M. Lally, Chief Medical Officer at CVMC. “The community really pulled together and showed that you can overcome cancer through creating awareness.  Thank you to the community and the CVMC staff for your support during our journey.”
The $10,000 prize was donated to the hospital’s breast cancer charity of choice, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Chino.
Sue MacInnes, chief market solutions officer for Medline, offered congratulations to Chino Valley Medical Center for its video that grabbed the attention of thousands.

“Some walk for breast cancer awareness. Others run. We dance wearing pink gloves for breast cancer awareness and prevention,” she said. “It is Medline’s unified mission to eradicate breast cancer. The Pink Glove Dance competition provides communities with an organized event that supports everyone who’s been touched by breast cancer.”

The winners were determined by public online voting over a two-week period. Chino Valley Medical Center received 18,836 online votes for its video. Chino Valley Medical Center won first place in the small-bed category.
In the video, more than 200 Chino Valley Medical Center doctors, nurses, hospital staff, Chino police officers, firefighters, Walnut Avenue Elementary and Don Lugo High School students donning pink gloves shimmied and shook to Bruno Mars’ song, “Uptown Funk”.

“Our video represents everyone in the community teaming up together to fight cancer,” hospital officials said. “We find hope in our community that everything is possible, which led us to our title, ‘Mission Possible: Chino.”
To view the video, visit http://www.pinkglovedance.com/…/chino-valley-medical-center/.

Pomona Police Host “Coffee with a Cop”, Oct. 21

Courtesy: DOJ

Courtesy: DOJ

Staff Reports

Pomona – Residents can meet and greet Pomona Police Chief Paul Capraro and Pomona police officers in their neighborhood at “Coffee with a Cop” on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at McDonald’s restaurant located at 445 East Holt Avenue (corner of Towne Avenue).

A free small cup of coffee will be offered to those who participate in the “Coffee with a Cop” event, according to the Pomona Police Department press release.

The informal meeting with the community will be held in a neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee, according to a Pomona Police press release.

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in Pomona neighborhoods. All community members are invited to attend.

Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative supported by The United States Department of Justice, Officer of Community Oriented Policing Services. The program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police officers and community members one cup of coffee at a time.

 

Painting A Memory

Pastor Mark Hopper

Pastor Mark Hopper

By Pastor Mark Hopper

Recently my wife and I spent time with some of our grandkids.  While we were staying at their house, their mother (our daughter) asked if we would be willing to help paint a room in their apartment.

Our son-in-law was out of town on business, so we agreed to take on the task to surprise him when he got home.  The grandkids were excited about the idea, too.  They really wanted to help.

One of the most important parts of painting is the preparation.  We moved the furniture into the middle of the room and found some interesting things that were hidden under them. We found some lost toys and a missing puzzle piece.  I was hoping we might find some money, too, but that was not the case.

We covered some things with plastic and used blue painter’s tape to mask off wooden door frames and the corners of the ceiling that we did not want to get new paint on.  We removed some of the electrical outlet and light switch covers.  We found some large pieces of cardboard to put down along the walls to protect the floor.

When it was time to begin painting, our seven year old grandson got the brush and I got the paint roller.  His assignment was to paint in the middle of the wall, far away from doors, door frames and windows.  My job was to roll most of the open wall space and use a brush to trim around the edges.

We made a pretty good team.  He worked hard at his task and I tried to keep out of his way with the roller.  I was impressed at his steady effort and careful work.  I think I splattered more paint than he did!

My wife’s job was to keep our younger granddaughter busy while we painted.  They went shopping and to lunch.

It seems like painting always takes longer then you expect.  We ran out of one color and had to go back to the store for more.  We needed another paint roller, too.  But gradually, the project came together and our daughter was delighted with the result.  We hope our son-in-law is pleased, too.

Home improvement projects usually take more time and cost more money than you expect, but the end results are usually good.  It seems like they go faster and better when you work with others.

There is a verse in the Bible that says, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9)  I was glad to have a hard-working grandson helping me.  There may not have been any monetary “return” but there is a delightful memory we will share together for years to come.

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

JCSD Earns National Accreditation

Mark of distinction recognizes commitment to highest level of service to the community

Photo Courtesy: JCSD

Photo Courtesy: JCSD
Eastvale Community Center

Courtesy of JCSD

Jurupa Valley – On Sept. 14, Jurupa Community Services District’s (JCSD) Parks and Recreation Department, which serves Eastvale residents, joined the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies and departments across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

This distinguished accomplishment was awarded during the 2015 NRPA Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV. CAPRA accreditation is the only national accreditation for park and recreation agencies, and is a measure of an agency’s overall quality of operation, management and service to the community. This mark of distinction indicates that an agency has met rigorous standards related to the management and administration of lands, facilities, resources, programs, safety and services.

As part of the accreditation process, JCSD had to demonstrate compliance with 144 recognized standards and document all policies and procedures. Often the process helps identify efficiencies and heighten areas of accountability, all of which translate into higher quality service and operation to benefit the community.

“I am extremely proud of the hard work and dedication of the Parks and Recreation staff, as well as the key personnel from other JCSD departments that made this possible. JCSD Parks and Recreation may be the youngest department to receive this recognition and it would not have been possible without the commitment of our Board of Directors and the cooperation of other local agencies,” said Jane Anderson, Board President.

The process for accreditation involves a formal application, self-assessments, a site visit by a team of trained visitors that results in a written report, and a hearing with the commission to grant accreditation. Once accredited, the agency must uphold the standards by submitting an Annual Report and is reviewed again in five years. The Commission is comprised of representatives from NRPA, the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials, the International City/County Management Association, the Academy for Leisure Sciences, the Armed Forces Recreation Network and the Council of State Executive Directors.

JCSD staff is honored to serve the Eastvale community and will continue its commitment to deliver the best services possible. The Board of Directors and staff extend their gratitude to the community for their support of JCSD’s Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information about CAPRA accreditation, visit www.nrpa.org/CAPRA.

Founded in 1956, the Jurupa Community Services District is an independent local government agency, governed by a five-member, elected Board of Directors. JCSD serves more than 118,700 people in a 41-square mile region of western Riverside County that encompasses the City of Eastvale and a significant portion of the City of Jurupa Valley. JCSD provides a variety of critical services such as water, sewer, frontage landscape and street light maintenance, and graffiti abatement. JCSD also provides park maintenance and recreation program services throughout most of the City of Eastvale. For more information, visit our website at http://www.jcsd.us. About NRPA The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance quality of life for all people. Through its network of 50,000 recreation and park professionals and citizens, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit http://www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit http://www.parksandrecreation.org.

Huff Supports National Bullying Prevention Month

Senator Alarmed by Reports That Many Students Face Daily Harassment, Especially Those with Life Threatening Food Allergies

 

Photo Courtesy: Twitter

Photo Courtesy: Twitter
Senator Bob Huff

Courtesy of Senator Bob Huff

San Dimas: Senator Bob Huff (R-San Dimas) announced his support earlier this month for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, aimed at reducing or even preventing bullying on school campuses, playgrounds and elsewhere. The effort, created by the organization STOMP Out Bullying, observes October as a time to raise awareness and education.

“I am greatly concerned by statistics that show one out of every four students in America deal with the threat of bullying every single day of their lives,” said Senator Huff. “Being the target of a bully is a scary fact of life for far too many children and teenagers. The good news is we can take action to prevent harm done to our children. One of those steps is to raise awareness to the issue and then confront it.”

According to statistics:

  • 1 out of 4 kids are bullied
  • 9 out of 10 LGBT students experience harassment at school
  • Depending on their ages, up to 43% of kids and teens report being cyberbullied
  • 8% of kids stay home from school each day due to the fear of being bullied
  • 1/3 of children with life threatening food allergies are bullied

One particular form of bullying concerning Huff is that which is aimed at children who suffer from life threatening food allergies. A recent study from the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics discovered the following: “31.5 percent of the children and 24.7 percent of the parents reported bullying specifically due to food allergies, including threats with foods, primarily by classmates.”

“Children who suffer from food allergies face serious consequences, which could include grave outcomes, if they are bullied with the very food that can kill them,” said Senator Huff. “This is a serious threat that has recently come to my attention through my previous legislative work on this issue.  School should be safe for all students and hearing stories from children who have been spit at in an attempt to get them sick is heartbreaking.  I am looking at possible legislation to address this particular form of bullying before it gets worse.”

Senator Huff represents the 29th Senate District covering portions of Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino Counties.

Spooky Fun at the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District

Have a “spooky” good time at the the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District’s (JARPD) Spooktacular on October 31 and November 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a costume and pumpkin decorating contest, game booths, and a haunted house!

Game Hours: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Costume Contest: 6:30 p.m. (infant through adult)
Haunted House Hours: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest: 7:30 p.m.

Game Booth Tickets:

5 for $1

Haunted House Tickets:

$3 per person

 

Event Location:

Jurupa Community Center

4810 Pedley Road

Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

Presented courtesy of the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District. For more information, call (951) 361-2090.

http://www.eastvaleca.gov/home/showdocument?id=4101

Pomona Unified Cosmetology Program Expands to IE Schools

Photo Courtesy: PUSD

Photo Courtesy: PUSD
Students in the Pomona Unified Adult and Career Education’s Barbering and Cosmetology program gain experience in the field and work with clients to prepare for the State Board exam and receive a Certificate of Completion in Cosmetology.

Courtesy of Pomona Unified School District

POMONA – The Pomona Unified Adult and Career Education’s Barbering and Cosmetology program has expanded partnerships to include eligible high school students from nearby school districts who are interested in taking advantage of the innovative and popular course offering, which launched last year.

The PUSD Adult and Career Education Program is articulating with the San Antonio Regional Occupational Program – which serves students from Bonita Unified and Pomona Unified – and Baldy View Regional Occupational Program – serving students from Chino Valley, Claremont, Upland and Chaffey school districts – to provide the articulated course.

This is the first time that two regional occupation programs have collaborated to meet the needs of high school students in Pomona and surrounding districts.

“This innovative model supports Pomona Unified students who wish to pursue a career after high school, while also extending admission to local high school students who desire the same high-quality level of training but don’t have access to it in their areas,” Board of Education President Andrew Wong said. “This speaks volumes of the caliber programs PUSD offers and how the partnerships we forge are able to benefit all students.”

Under the collaboration, high school students from these districts will have the opportunity to pursue Barbering and Cosmetology State Board licensure requirements, complete the two-year course and become workforce-ready by the end of the senior year.

“This offers students an incredible opportunity to pursue their careers and receive hands-on training while in high school,” said Enrique Medina, director of Career Readiness at PUSD. “We welcome all additional applicants to our program and appreciate Baldy View and San Antonio’s collaborative approach to provide real-world education and mentorship for our students.”

In order to receive a Certificate of Completion in Cosmetology, students must enroll in their junior year of high school and complete the 1,600-hour course over the next two years. Upon graduation from high school, students will begin accepting clients in preparation for the State Board exam.

Client operation hours will run from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. All work will be performed by students in training.

“We are thrilled to expand program enrollment and look forward to its continued success,” Pomona Unified Superintendent Richard Martinez said. “The increasing popularity of this program speaks volumes of the high-quality education and vocational training available to our students. We hope they will take advantage of this opportunity to develop 21st century skills.”

The San Antonio and Baldy View ROP programs are currently accepting applications.

For more information about the program, call San Antonio ROP at (909) 397-4711, ext. 6785, or Baldy View ROP at (909) 980-6490.

Two Arrested After Stabbings in Chino

Staff Reports

Chino– On Friday, Oct. 2, two suspects were in custody after an altercation that resulted in three victims suffering non-life threatening stab wounds.

Chino Police Officers responded to the 12200 block of Arlington Avenue before midnight regarding individuals fighting in the street.

Shortly thereafter, officers attempted to stop a white Dodge Charger seen leaving the area. The vehicle failed to yield and after a short pursuit, collided into the public right of way in the 12600 block of San Antonio Avenue

The driver, Brandon Coats, 19, of Chino, was immediately taken into custody. A second suspect, a 15-year-old male who had fled on foot from the scene, was later located in the area and was taken into custody without incident.

Coats was booked at the West Valley Detention Center for driving under the influence and evading police. The teen was booked at the San Bernardino Juvenile Detention Center for assault with a deadly weapon.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chino Police Department at 909-628-1234.

Inland Empire: Traffic Delays on Archibald Avenue

Resurfacing began on Oct. 7

Staff Reports

Eastvale– Road construction on Archibald Avenue north of Limonite Avenue will cause traffic delays over the next couple of weeks.
Traffic delays are expected on both north and southbound lanes on Archibald Avenue.
A developer in City of Ontario is resurfacing Archibald Avenue between Limonite Avenue and north of City limits, say Eastvale Public Works Department officials.
The work will continue until Oct. 15.
Local access to businesses and residences will be maintained throughout all construction activities.
Commuters are encouraged to use alternate routes during resurfacing process.
According to a city-issued news release, flaggers will be provided as needed to assist traffic through the work zone.
Road work will continue through the weekend to minimize weekday traffic congestion.
For additional information, contact the City of Eastvale Public Works Department at 951-703-4470.

Chino Valley Chamber Expo Makes Connections

IMG_1422Staff Reports

Chino– On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Chino Valley Medical Center, hosted its annual Business Expo featuring more than 100 vendor booths and drawing more than 500 attendees to the at the Shoppes at Chino Hills.
The crowd mingled among booths while learning about local companies, including Delicate Smiles, Cruise Planners, Pampered Chef, Welborn Media, ABC Public Relations/Armijo News, Nutrishop Chino Hills, and Smileland Orthodontics.
In addition, a variety of local agencies were represented, including The Chino Valley Police Department’s, Supervisor Curt Hagman, City of Chino, City of Chino Hills and Chino Valley Fire District. Kids also enjoyed a variety of fun activities including pony rides, petting zoo and a children’s corner.
The Chamber was delighted to see such a great turnout from vendors and visitors, the visitors and vendors themselves all seemed pleased to have taken the time to be a part of the expo.

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FREE CERT Training Class

Courtesy of the City of Jurupa Valley

ARE YOU PREPARED? Recent history has shown the need for neighborhoods, schools, and businesses to rely on themselves for a minimum of 7 days to 2 weeks following a major catastrophic event.

WHAT IS CERT? CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially on their own. Through training, citizens can manage utilities and put out small fires; treat the three “killers” by opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; and organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective.

THE INSTRUCTION: The 20-hour course covers such topics as Introduction to Disaster Preparedness, First Aid, Light Search and Rescue, Fire Suppression, and Cribbing. Attendance at all three sessions is required. All three days equal one class. Only those who successfully complete the practical exercise will receive a Certificate of Completion and a FREE CERT kit.

CLASS SCHEDULE:
Friday, October 16, 2015 from 5:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 8 a.m.—5 p.m.
Sunday, October 18, 2015 from 8 a.m.—5 p.m.

LOCATION:
Jurupa Valley City Hall
8930 Limonite Avenue
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
REGISTRATION: To register, call 951-955-4700. Class size is limited to 40 participants.

How To Protect Yourself During An Earthquake

Courtesy of www.Shakeout.org

 

Official rescue teams from the U.S. and other countries who have searched for trapped people in collapsed structures around the world, as well as emergency managers, researchers, and school safety advocates, all agree that “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes. Methods like standing in a doorway, running outside, and the “triangle of life” method are considered dangerous and are not recommended.

What To Do Immediately When Shaking Begins:  Your past experience in earthquakes may give you a false sense of safety; you most likely have never experienced the kind of strong earthquake shaking that is possible in much larger earthquakes.  Sudden and intense back and forth motions of several feet per second will cause the floor or the ground to jerk sideways out from under you, and every unsecured object around you could topple, fall, or become airborne, potentially causing serious injury. This is why you must learn to immediately protect yourself after the first jolt – don’t wait to see if the shaking will increase in severity.

DROP down onto your hands and knees (before the earthquake knocks you down). This position protects you from falling but allows you to still move if necessary.

COVER your head and neck with both arms, clasping your neck with your hands. If a study desk or table is nearby, crawl beneath it while keeping one arm over your head. If there is no shelter nearby, only then should you get down near an interior wall (or next to low-lying furniture that won’t fall on you), and cover your head and neck with your arms and hands).

HOLD ON to your shelter (or to your head and neck) until the shaking stops. Be prepared to move with your shelter if the shaking shifts it around.

During earthquakes, the area near the exterior walls of a building is the most dangerous place to be. Windows, facades and architectural details are often the first parts of the building to collapse. Also avoid hanging objects, mirrors, tall furniture, large appliances, and heavy objects with glass.  If you are inside, do not go outside.

If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow. You are less likely to be injured staying where you are. Broken glass on the floor has caused injury to those who have rolled to the floor or tried to get to doorways.

In a high-rise, Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid windows and other hazards. Do not use elevators. Do not be surprised if sprinkler systems or fire alarms activate.

If you are outdoors, move to a clear area if you can safely do so; avoid power lines, trees, signs, buildings, vehicles, and other hazards.

If you are driving, pull over to the side of the road, stop, and set the parking brake. Avoid overpasses, bridges, power lines, signs and other hazards. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking is over. If a power line falls on the car, stay inside until a trained person removes the wire.

In a stadium or theater, stay in your seat and protect your head and neck with your arms. Don’t try to leave until the shaking is over, and then walk out slowly, watching for anything that could fall in the aftershocks.

If you are near the shore, Drop, Cover, and Hold On until the shaking stops. Estimate how long the shaking lasts. If severe shaking lasts 20 seconds or more, immediately evacuate to higher ground as a tsunami might have been generated by the earthquake. Move inland two miles, or to land that is at least 100 feet above sea level.  Do not wait for officials to issue a warning. Walk quickly, rather than drive, to avoid traffic, debris and other hazards

For more information, visit http://www.shakeout.org.

Bark for Life, Chino Valley!

Bark-CMYKFeaturing K9 Demonstrations, the Batmobile, Sheep Herding and Fly Frisbee

Staff Reports
Chino– Loyal and loving canines bring comfort to a sick person, and man’s best friend will be the honored guest Saturday, Oct. 17, during the American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life of Chino Valley.

“The fifth annual Bark for Life of Chino Valley is a family-friendly, noncompetitive walk honoring our furry friends as caregivers and comforting pets for loved ones who are fighting cancer,” Bark for Life Chino Valley Event Coordinator Jennifer Rudin said.

The Chino Valley Bark for Life will include demonstrations by the Chino Police Department’s K9 Unit and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Bloodhound K9 Unit, entertainment, food, dog games and dog contests. Sheep herding, fly frisbee, barn hunting, and animal adoptions will all be featured, Rudin said. In addition, participants can take their photograph with a replica 1966 Batmobile (www.charitybatmobile.com), owned by Chino resident Leonora Foddrill who brings out the celebrity ride to various charity functions across the Inland Empire in memory of her late husband Jimmy Foddrill.

More than 100 booths will offer products and services.  “We have a great mix of vendors and informational booths including onsite microchip services and grooming for pets,” she said.

“One of the highlights this year is our ‘Ask the Doctor’ booth featuring the event’s Grand Marshal Dr. Greg Ogilvie and Dr. Darlene Sanchez, founder of Loving Hands Animal Hospital, Inc. in Chino, where the public will have the opportunity to ask leading veterinary doctors questions about their pets,” Rudin said.

“This year, our fundraising goal is $15,000 and we hope the entire community will join us in this great cause, all while having fun with their pets,” Rudin said.

Pets will also be available for adoption from Priceless Pets Rescue, a Chino Hills based no-kill, volunteer animal shelter serving the Inland Empire.

A registration fee is required for all pets. Rudin encourages pet owners to registration their dogs early to receive a discount. To register, visit http://www.relayforlife.org/barkchinoca. Admission is free and open to the public.

Proceeds will be used by the American Cancer Society to assist local cancer patients, for community education.

“The first 200 dogs will receive a commemorative bandana. We also have goodies for the humans,” she said.

The event will be held at Boys Republic High School, 1907 Boys Republic Drive in Chino Hills, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Rudin at 909-529-0505 or email, JenRudn@msn.com.

Eastvale Supports Law Enforcement

Photo courtesy: WOLFF Mayor Ike Bootsma supporting Law Enforcement with two young Eastvale residents.

Photo courtesy: WOLFF
Mayor Ike Bootsma supporting Law Enforcement with two young Eastvale residents.

By Patricia Flinn

Eastvale – The Wives of Law Enforcement and Firefighters (WOLFF), local residents, and members of the Eastvale City Council, gathered at the Eastvale Gateway Food Court to show support for law enforcement on Sept. 17 – during the week that law enforcement was being appreciated nationwide.

There was overwhelming support from passersby, as residents lined the sidewalks at the corner of Limonite and Hamner Avenues in Eastvale. 300 plus members of the community wore blue to represent support for Police Officers, while flashing signs and waving American flags.

Neighbors chatted with each other about their love and respect for law enforcement, and children of law enforcement families reveled in showing off the signs they made to support their mothers or fathers who are Police Officers.

Photo courtesy: WOLFF

Photo courtesy: WOLFF

Chino Valley Chamber Welcomes 9 Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness

9Round-BWBy Gel Delos Santos

Chino– Say goodbye to the boring, big box gyms because a new fitness circuit is in town!  Chino Hills residents John and Selina Licea opened 9 Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness franchise club on July 30, 2015 in Chino Hills, located at 14230 Chino Hills Parkway, Suite E.  John and Selina are true fitness gurus who fell in love with the concept of a 30-minute full body circuit training routine. It is a high energy fitness program for every body type. Designed for both young and old, from age 10 and up, there is no limit. Full customizable family plans are available for the entire family.  Reasonably priced, 9 Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness is a more affordable option than those large gyms.  With the price that a member pays, membership includes a personal trainer who will guide and coach them through the 9 different stations, or better known as 9 Rounds. Members also have access to an online nutrition program.  John and Selina encourage everyone to stay fit.  Selina says, “Don’t be afraid because at 9 Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness you get fit, never hit!”

The Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce will officially welcome its newest member, 9 Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 1:30 p.m.  The ceremony will be followed by a grand opening raffle where all proceeds will be donated to Gifts 2 Help, a non-profit organization that benefits local families in need during the holiday season.

Come join the Chamber, city officials, local elected officials and other community members in welcoming John and Selina Licea to the Chino Valley business community.

Halloween Candy And Other Temptations

Mark Lee NewBy Pastor Mark Lee

October is magical.  The leaves change colors, the weather cools down, and stores begin stocking copious amounts of individually wrapped candies.

As we all know, these delightful treats are hard to resist.  Retailers estimate that Americans buy nearly 600 million pounds of candy a year.  Although these sweets are purchased primarily for trick-or-treaters, many households have to replenish their supplies before the 31st rolls around.

While it is true that few can ignore the siren call of Halloween candy, a craving for unhealthy food isn’t the only desire people need to control.  Many fall victim to the allure of unnecessary shopping, idle gossip, casual sex, unrighteous anger, and a number of other enticements.  While individuals may feel their battle to ignore certain urges is unique, the truth is that temptation is a universal experience.

Nobody ever plans to eat an entire pint of ice cream or lose their temper with their children.  Even though we make a conscious effort to always say, eat, and do the right thing, moments of weakness are inevitable.  When our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are not being met, it becomes increasingly difficult to regulate our actions.

A great way to resist temptation is to remember the three As:  Admit, Avoid, and Ask.  Once you admit there is a problem, it is necessary to avoid your vice.  Asking friends and family to help you stay strong is also a helpful way to fight your urges.  Better yet, look to Heaven for your strength.

In 1 Corinthians 10:13, the apostle Paul promises that “God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.”

Halloween candy may be delicious, but it isn’t nearly as sweet as the feeling of overcoming temptation.

VantagePoint Church meets at Roosevelt High School on Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

 

Do You Have A Passport?

Pastor Mark Hopper

Pastor Mark Hopper

By Pastor Mark Hopper

Everyone who travels outside their own country is required to carry a passport.  We are now required to have a passport to even visit Mexico and Canada.

A passport reveals a lot about a person. A passport identifies you as a citizen of a specific country.  My passport clearly states that I am a citizen of the United States of America. I am thankful to carry a US passport.

In addition, a passport tells a lot about you.  It includes the date and location of your birth.  It includes your photograph so that you can quickly and easily be identified with the information in it.   It tells when your passport was issued to you and the date it will expire.

Your passport also contains a record of the places you have been.  When you enter a foreign country, they usually stamp your passport to record the date you entered and the date you departed.  It indicates if you arrived by plane, train or by automobile. It is fun to thumb through the pages in your passport and remember the adventures you have shared and the places you have been in the past.

Sometimes airlines will put a sticker on the outside of your passport.  This indicates that you have been interviewed or screened for security purposes before they allow you to board their airplane.

Today, many countries are relying more on electronic screening.  They can scan or swipe your passport and immediately know a lot about you. You may find this comforting or you may feel concerned that there is so much information about you in their records.

I don’t know if they had passports in ancient times, but I do know that citizenship was a big deal even in Bible times.

The Apostle Paul invoked his rights as a Roman citizen on several occasions (Acts chapters 16 and 22). Citizens of Rome had additional rights and protections that were not granted to non-citizens.

In one of his letters, Paul says “Our citizenship is in heaven…” (Philippians 3:20).  Paul was both proud and thankful to be a citizen of Rome, but he was even more thankful to be a citizen of heaven through his faith in Jesus Christ.

If you have a passport, let me encourage you to dust it off and look through the pages.  It will be a helpful reminder of the places you have been to.   And, if you are not sure about your citizenship in heaven, let me encourage you to dust off your Bible and read some of the things that the Apostle Paul wrote his letters to the Romans and Ephesians about how you become one.

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

Corona Norco Unified Puente Program

Selected by White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

 

Courtesy City of Eastvale

Norco – The White House on Educational Excellence for Hispanics has identified CNUSD’s Puente Program as a model program to be featured in their national online catalog. The national online catalog includes over 230 programs that invest in key education priorities for Hispanics.

The announcement was made by Alejandra Ceja, Executive Director of the Initiative on Sept. 15, at the launch of Hispanic Heritage Month and in honor of the Initiative’s 25th anniversary in Washington, D.C.

“There has been notable progress in Hispanic educational achievement, and it is due to the efforts of these Bright Spots in Hispanic Education, programs and organizations working throughout the country to help Hispanic students reach their full potential,” said Ceja.

Puente targets high school students earning Ds and Fs, and helps to turn their academic careers and futures around with mentoring, college partnerships, counselor interventions, parent participation and more. Existing at the three high schools with the largest Hispanic populations, the CNUSD Puente Program has helped to change the lives of more than 4,000 Hispanic students in its seven years of existence.

The Initiative seeks to leverage these Bright Spots to encourage collaboration between stakeholders focused on similar issues in sharing data-driven approaches, promising practices, peer advice, and effective partnerships, ultimately resulting in increased support for the educational attainment of the Hispanic community, from cradle-to-career. The Initiative was established in 1990 to address the educational disparities faced by the Hispanic community.

“We are honored to have the Puente Program selected by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics,” said Superintendent Dr. Michael Lin. “CNUSD’s Puente Program was brought to the District under the leadership of Dr. Samuel Buenrostro, current Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources during his principalship at Centennial High School. We thank Dr. Buenrostro for bringing this exceptional program to CNUSD and congratulate him and the Puente Program for this recognition.”

To learn more about the Initiative and to view the Bright Spots in Hispanic Education national online catalog, visit www.ed.gov/HispanicInitiative.

Annual Walnut Family Festival, Oct. 10

Photo Courtesy of the City of Walnut Watch local equestrian groups such as the Rising Hope Ranch (pictured) and the Walnut Valley Riders parade through the streets of Walnut in celebration of the 39th annual Walnut Family Festival Event this Saturday, Oct. 11.

Photo Courtesy of the City of Walnut
Watch local equestrian groups such as the Rising Hope Ranch (pictured) and the Walnut Valley Riders parade through the streets of Walnut in celebration of the 39th annual Walnut Family Festival Event this Saturday, Oct. 11.

Family Fun Featuring Parade, Kid’s Fun Zone and Live Music

 

By Alicia Jensen

Walnut– The 39th Annual Walnut Family Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Suzanne Park, located at 625 Suzanne Rd in Walnut. The Festival highlights include a Community Parade (with free giveaways and prizes for the audience) Live Entertainment, Kid’s Fun Zone (with special guests from the movie “Frozen” – Elsa and Anna of Arendelle), Food Booths, Arts & Crafts vendors as well as a variety of service clubs, youth organizations, businesses, and environmental services, all aimed at improving your quality of life in Walnut.

The day kicks off with the annual Pancake Breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by a parade down La Puente Road. Then the fun and entertainment kicks into high gear at Suzanne Park.

Arrive early to get the best seats along the parade route. The Festival Parade starts at 10 a.m. The parade route moves east along La Puente Road from Lemon Avenue to Suzanne Road.  Parade highlights include the Wells Fargo Stage Coach, Walnut High School Marching Band, Walnut Valley Riders, LA Extreme Cheer, AYSO, community floats, and much more.

Live entertainment kicks off on the Valley Vista Stage at 12 p.m. featuring special musical performances by DSB (Journey Tribute Band) from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Box Car 7 playing the best in R&B, classic rock and swing from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and The Filharmonic from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., an acapella group as seen on TV show “The Sing Off” and movie “Pitch Perfect 2”.

There will be plenty of fun kid activities with carnival attractions, a petting zoo, race car train rides, special guest appearances and a sing-a-long with Queen Elsa and Princess Anna of Arendelle.

The food court will feature several non-profit groups cooking up an assortment of delicious foods while earning money for worthy causes. Come enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Walnut/Diamond Bar Lions Club will be flipping flapjacks from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. so you can get a great start on a jam-packed day of fun.

Join us for a day of fabulous food, terrific entertainment, wonderful exhibits and lots of fun!

For more information about the Festival, call the Walnut Community Services at (909) 598-5605.

Photo Courtesy of the City of Walnut

Photo Courtesy of the City of Walnut

Seasons Change

Tim Eaton

Tim Eaton

By Pastor Tim Eaton

If you live in Southern California, the weather may not have cooled and palm trees rarely loose their leaves, but there is still a change in the air.

It’s a season of stress:  back to school, sports, dance, scouts, and clubs – they all compete for precious little time as fall gets going.  I know our house has a frightful schedule.  We carefully plot out the calendar, and who is taking whom where and when.  We try to find the ever-elusive balance so we don’t lose our minds.

Recently, though, I was introduced to a revolutionary idea: Seasons – “For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven,” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).

The trouble with “balance” is that it seems to suggest that the scheduling fiasco and the frantic juggling will never end.  Thus, we have to shoehorn the balance of time into our schedule as well.  But seasons realize this frenzy won’t last forever.

Seasons give us something to look forward to and motivation to work hard for a specific time.  In his book, “Do-Over,” Jon Acuff advocates “30 Days of Hustle.”  Think about that; you could potentially withstand anything for 30 days.  And, you could keep up your intensity, too.

Now I realize that the soccer season is more than 30 days.  So is a semester.  So is your project at work.  But the rest of the country fits four seasons in a year – so maybe your seasons shouldn’t go past three months either.  You need a break; something to look forward to…real rest.

So, if you are in a frenzied season, take heart.  Get out your calendar and put a finish line where the frenzy ends.  Push hard to get there.  And when you arrive, truly enjoy your hard earned rest.  Yes, there are things that won’t get done until then, but then you can finally give them the time they deserve.

If you need a little rest along the way – a taste of the light at the end of the tunnel – join us on Sundays.  And our Women’s Ministry will be doing a quick Bible Study, “Preparing Your Heart for the Holidays,” on Wednesday nights beginning Oct. 28 (its only four weeks long!).

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