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CVFD Announces Award Recipients

Photo courtesy: Chino Valley Fire District

Photo courtesy: Chino Valley Fire District

By Massiel Ladrón De Guevara

Chino Valley– The Chino Valley Fire District is proud to recognize former San Bernardino County Fourth District Supervisor Gary Ovitt and Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council founding member Ron Nadeau as the 2015 recipients of the Fred L. Burns Community Service Award. Both award recipients were instrumental in the implementation of programs that reduced the fire risk in the Carbon Canyon area. “These two members of our community are certainly well deserving of the Fred L. Burns Community Service Award,” Board President Brian Johsz said, “Mr. Ovitt and Mr. Nadeau have made a real impact on protecting our community and removing a fire threat to many homes in Carbon Canyon.”

The Fred L. Burns Community Service Award was established to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to the Chino Valley Fire District in the area of furthering the District’s Mission Statement and/or who has made a significant contribution to the Chino Valley Community in the area of community service in support of public safety.

Mr. Ovitt served as Fourth District Supervisor from 2004 to 2014. During his tenure as Supervisor, Mr. Ovitt demonstrated a commitment to public safety by supporting several projects related to reducing fire risks in the community. He was a strong supporter of the Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council, which was founded in 2001 under the guidance of the Fire District to support and implement programs and events related to fire safety within the Carbon Canyon community. Mr. Ovitt was instrumental in securing funds to remove overgrown vegetation that posed a fire danger in Carbon Creek. He also played a vital role in securing a location for a critical fire communications repeater in Carbon Canyon.

Mr. Nadeau has taken a lead with various projects that help protect Carbon Canyon from the devastating effects of fire. He has been instrumental with brush removal programs in the Canyon, wildfire defensible space planning and public outreach events. He also helped lead the arundo donax hazardous vegetation removal project in Canyon Creek that Mr. Ovitt helped fund. The overgrown brush in the creek is what helped fuel the fires that burned through the creek west of the San Bernardino County line during the 2008 Freeway Complex Fire.

Mr. Nadeau and Mr. Ovitt’s partnership with the Fire Safe Council has dramatically reduced the potential for loss of life, property destruction and damage to the environment that is associated with wildfire. The Chino Valley Fire District is proud to honor them for their work in keeping our communities safer from the detrimental effects of wildfires.

Straight Talk with Danice

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

“My new guy is a drinker”

By Danice Akiyoshi, N.D.

 

Dear Dr. Danice,

I’m going out with a new guy that I met at my spinning class.  He always takes me out for smoothies after class and seems like he is very health conscious.  He drinks lots of water during our work out and eats fruit and protein bars as snacks.  Last weekend we went to the beach.  When he went into a sandwich shop to get food for our picnic lunch, I took a drink of what I thought was iced tea in his travel tumbler cup.  I was surprised to taste alcohol and he was driving us around while he was drinking.  I really like him so I decided not to say anything, but this bothers me.  My health is my top priority and he knows that I only drink on special occasions.  Should I wait and try his drinks a few more times to see if this is a habit?  Did I mention that I really like him?  I’m so disappointed.  Help…

Linda

 

Dear Linda,

Intelligent, healthy people are generally opposed to drinking and driving.  I’m having great trouble making sense of your date’s behavior.  On one hand he displays healthy behavior; on the other hand, he is secretly putting you both in danger by drinking and driving.  It’s my experience when people take steps to hide what they are doing, that’s a red flag and cause for concern.  If he was openly taking you to lunch in a restaurant and ordering a cocktail, I would be fine with it.  If he took you on a picnic and openly had a cocktail I would not raise an eyebrow, but hiding the fact that he is drinking is unimpressive and causes me to wonder what his consumption is really like.  Causal drinkers don’t feel the need to hide the fact that they have a drink on occasion.  If you really like him then address it, but don’t be surprised to find out that this is a much bigger problem than you’re prepared to handle.  If he admits he has a problem and is willing to seek help, consider sticking around awhile and perhaps show support for his progress, but don’t count on this happening.  He knows he has a problem, that’s why he’s hiding it.  Ultimately, he has to be ready to do this for himself.  Please be wise in your choices.  This is a big issue for a new relationship.

Danice Akiyoshi ND

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

Local Company Looks To Help Others In Need

Staff Reports

According to The Knot, which is the #1 wedding site in the nation, the average cost of a wedding is $33,118, with nearly $5500 of that money going towards creative services such as providing a DJ, photographer, and videographer.  The average cost to throw an event in California with the same services ranges from $5,000 to $40,000!

With high costs and high demand for these services, a local company began thinking of ways in which they could leverage those services listed, while giving back to local and global communities around us that are in need!

Remedy Collective plans to use creative services in DJ’ing, photography, and videography in order to provide excellent service and an opportunity to help change people’s lives in the process.

For every event they provide services for, they are going to have an opportunity to provide remedy (cure, help, aid) and provide impact to a local or global outreach.

For global impact they are going to provide rent for families serving in unreached, unchartered villages overseas for an entire month.

For local impact, they are going to provide food for people that live in lower social-economic areas, or who are homeless and living on the streets and or shelters!

Remedy Collective’s mission is “Healing Culture with Creativity” and their hope is that through their creative gifts, they can provide ways to give back and love on today’s culture. “Every good and perfect gift comes from above, and we just want to use our gifts to point to Jesus. So we invite you to join us as we seek to provide a remedy to this world!”

Be a part of Remedy Collective’s cause by supporting their campaign, which will help them purchase the resources and equipment they need for several upcoming events in the near future. This will also finalize their insurance and web development. Also check out their video on their GoFundMe account at: https://www.gofundme.com/4dzpjft8

All donations are greatly appreciated. But if you provide a $50 donation, you will receive a Remedy Logo Sticker.  If you provide a $100 donation, you will receive a limited Remedy Collective T-shirt. And for a $500 donation, you will receive DJ/emcee services for 5 hours!

DB High Ranked Best School

Staff Reports

Diamond Bar – On Tuesday, April 19, the US News & World Report published their 2016 Best High Schools Report. Diamond Bar High School was once again ranked among the best schools in the state and the nation.

Diamond Bar High School was ranked 51st in California and 338th in the Nation. Their Magnet rank was 60th and their STEM rank was 98th. This means that they received Gold Medal Status out of 30,000 US high schools.

Diamond Bar High School’s student body makeup is 52 percent male and 48 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 89 percent, according to the US News website. In addition, the school’s data, district’s data, AP® participation rate, and test scores calculated on student performance were also listed.

Visit the following website to see the full list of Diamond Bar High’s results: http://www.usnews.com/…/walnut-valley…/diamond-bar-high-3634.

Quality Comes First At Peterson Auto Repair

Visit Peterson Auto Repair Center in the Big Valley Industrial Park, located at 3980-A Valley Boulevard, in Walnut. They can be reached at (909) 598-3881.

Visit Peterson Auto Repair Center in the Big Valley Industrial Park, located at 3980-A Valley Boulevard, in Walnut. They can be reached at (909) 598-3881.

By K.P. Sander

Walnut – If you are looking for a local automotive repair center that performs quality work at reasonable prices – and delivers it all with excellent service – look no further than Peterson Auto Repair Center.

Peterson now houses a full mechanic shop to serve all your automotive needs.  They not only specialize in lube and oil changes, but also repair and maintain radiators, alternators, starters, brakes, clutches, shocks and struts, axles,  air conditioning, belts and hoses, and much, much more.

In business for over 15 years, owner Eric Peterson says, “For me, it’s all about providing quality automotive repair for the neighborhood.  I grew up in La Puente and Walnut, and we have so many good customers in this area.  We really appreciate the business and word of mouth referrals.”

Carhelp.com customers agree constantly giving Peterson high marks for quality workmanship and fair pricing.

Look for Peterson to add quality auto-body services to the business in the future.

Peterson Auto Repair is located in the Big Valley Industrial Park, at 3980-A Valley Boulevard in Walnut.  They are open Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (909) 598-3881.  Mention their ad and get an oil change for just $21.99 (plus tax and fees).

Mt. SAC Students Win 14 Medals at HOSA State Competition

Health career students advance to national competition in June
By Mike Taylor

Walnut – Mt. San Antonio College health career students won a total of 14 medals, including seven gold medals and seven silver medals, at the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) state leadership conference held April 6–10 in Anaheim. More than 2,500 students competed at the state competition.

Yessenia Campos (El Monte), Sierra Gomez (San Bernardino), Keili Hiniker (Walnut), and La Tonya McDaniel (Perris) won gold medals in the creative problem solving competition. Eduardo Guzman (Baldwin Park) Maria Jauregui (Covina), and Jose Montiel-Flores (Baldwin Park) won gold medals in the biomedical debate competition.

Remington Cole (Pomona), Sue Mass (Chino Hills), Sandra Medina (La Puente), and Felicia Ngo (Alhambra) took silver medals in creative problem solving. Rebecca Cruz (Rancho Cucamonga), Kirk Loualhati (Covina), and Joe Sanchez (Covina) won silver medals in the biomedical debate competition.

All 14 Mt. SAC students will advance to the national HOSA competition to be held June 22–25 in Nashville, Tenn.

HOSA, established in 1976 by the U.S. Department of Education, is the national organization for secondary and post-secondary health career students. The organization provides students in 40 states with skills, leadership development, and career development.

Feel Very Proud

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

By Nancy Stoops

I have one child named Bryan.  Bryan, or should I say Dr. Stoops, will be 38 years old in July.  This past week, Bryan became an Assistant Principal at the high school he was working at.  He had been at another high school where no matter how great his work and qualifications were his boss just never gave him the promotion he was so very deserving of.  For at least five years he would get his hopes up and then he would be let down.  As his mother, it was heartbreaking to see him go through this.  He finally moved to another school where he was a Dean for barely a year and now they have promoted him to an Assistant Principal.

I am very proud of how hard he has worked on getting a Doctorate Degree and an Administrative Credential.  I am equally proud of his tenacity and how he never gave up on his dreams.  As defeated as he was made to feel, he never quit.  Most parents love their children and I love mine, but I also like who he is.  I have so much respect for this incredible man and his amazing spirit.  I feel better about this world knowing Bryan is in it.  I love seeing how confident he has become.  He has accomplished all of this while raising two children and running his Martial Arts school.

So this week I celebrate Bryan and tenacity.  Very rarely do I use this column to brag but this week I need to shout it out to the world how very proud I am to be this man’s mother.  I also want to remind all of you parents to have faith in your children and to continue to support them however you can.  So my hats off to Bryan and all of you that keep having the tenacity to make your dreams come true!

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T.  Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  Nancy is now accepting new clients.  She also works as a motivational speaker.  Nancy runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups for teens and can handle many court mandated needs.  For more information about any of these services contact Nancy at (909) 229-0727.  You may e-mail Nancy at nancyjstoops@verizon.net. You may purchase Nancy’s books Live Heal and Grow and Midnight the Therapy Dog at Amazon.com.

Toddler Bit By Snake In Chino Hills

Photo Courtesy: Digital Media Services

Photo Courtesy: Digital Media Services

Staff Reports

Chino Hills– A three-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital after a snake bit her in Chino Hills last week.

On Tuesday, April 19, Chino Valley Fire District firefighters responded to the snake bite incident at 9:22 a.m. The girl was bit on her left leg while walking on a local walking trail on Soquel Canyon Road and Pipeline Avenue.

CVFD Firefighter/Paramedics provided advance life support care and the girl was transported by air ambulance to Loma Linda University Medical Center. She is currently in critical but stable condition.

The Chino Valley Fire District warns that the chances of coming across a rattlesnake increases when the temperatures increase. The warm weather encourages rattlesnakes to come out, so it is important to watch where you are walking and to stay on designated trails when out hiking and enjoying the outdoors.  If you see a snake, stop and back away to a safe place.  Never try to touch a snake or scare it away.  Snakes seek warmer areas when it is cool, so be observant for snakes sunning on rocks or trails, especially in the cooler times of day.  Conversely, when it is hot, snakes seek cooler areas.  Use extra caution when around areas where there is high brush or when stepping over logs or fallen trees.

Below are additional safety tips provided by the Chino Valley Fire District.

Safety tips to help you avoid a rattlesnake bite:

  • Never go barefoot or wear sandals when hiking or walking through grassy areas. Always wear hiking boots.
  • When hiking, stick to well-used trails. Avoid tall grass, weeds and heavy underbrush where snakes may hide during the day.
  • Do not step or put your hands where you cannot see.
  • Never hike alone. Always have someone with you who can assist in an emergency.
  • Do not handle a freshly killed snake, it can still inject venom.
  • Teach children early to respect snakes and to leave them alone.

What to do if bitten by a rattlesnake:

  • Do not panic. Remain calm and slowly move away from the snake.
  • Call 9-1-1 immediately or send someone for help.
  • Keep the bite at or below heart level.
  • Do not apply a cold pack, tourniquet, cut the bite or attempt to suck out the venom.
  • Do not attempt to catch or kill the snake. Do try to remember what the snake looked like.
  • Take note of the time the bite occurred, if possible.

April 2016 SGV News

2016-04-SGVNews-COVERSGV News covers Diamond Bar, Walnut, La Puente, Rowland Heights and surrounding areas of the San Gabriel Valley; portions of the western Inland Empire; and northern Orange County. Click this link to access the complete issue in PDF format: 2016-04-SGVNews-WEB

History 101

Photo courtesy: Biography.com

Photo courtesy: Biography.com

William Shakespeare Born

Courtesy of History.com

According to tradition, the great English dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-on-Avon on April 23, 1564. Shakespeare’s date of death is conclusively known, however: it was April 23, 1616. He was 52 years old and had retired to Stratford three years before.

He probably attended the grammar school in Stratford, where he would have studied Latin and read classical literature. He did not go to university but at age 18 married Anne Hathaway, who was eight years his senior and pregnant at the time of the marriage. Their first daughter, Susanna, was born six months later, and in 1585 William and Anne had twins, Hamnet and Judith. Hamnet, Shakespeare’s only son, died 11 years later, and Anne Shakespeare outlived her husband, dying in 1623. Nothing is known of the period between the birth of the twins and Shakespeare’s emergence as a playwright in London in the early 1590s, but unfounded stories have him stealing deer, joining a group of traveling players, becoming a schoolteacher, or serving as a soldier in the Low Countries.

The first reference to Shakespeare as a London playwright came in 1592, when a fellow dramatist, Robert Greene, wrote derogatorily of him on his deathbed. It is believed that Shakespeare had written the three parts of Henry VI by that point. In 1593, Venus and Adonis was Shakespeare’s first published poem, and he dedicated it to the young Henry Wriothesley, the 3rd earl of Southampton. In 1594, having probably composed, among other plays, Richard III, The Comedy of Errors, and The Taming of the Shrew, he became an actor and playwright for the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, which became the King’s Men after James I’s ascension in 1603. The company grew into England’s finest, in no small part because of Shakespeare, who was its principal dramatist. It also had the finest actor of the day, Richard Burbage, and the best theater, the Globe, which was located on the Thames’ south bank. Shakespeare stayed with the King’s Men until his retirement and often acted in small parts.

By 1596, the company had performed the classic Shakespeare plays Romeo and Juliet, Richard II, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. That year, John Shakespeare was granted a coat of arms, a testament to his son’s growing wealth and fame. In 1597, William Shakespeare bought a large house in Stratford. In 1599, after producing his great historical series, the first and second part of Henry IV and Henry V, he became a partner in the ownership of the Globe Theatre.

Shakespeare died in Stratford-on-Avon on April 23, 1616. Today, nearly 400 years later, his plays are performed and read more often and in more nations than ever before. In a million words written over 20 years, he captured the full range of human emotions and conflicts with a precision that remains sharp today. As his great contemporary the poet and dramatist Ben Jonson said, “He was not of an age, but for all time.”

Chino Valley Percussion Teams Excel At World Championships

Chino Valley Unified School District

Chino Valley– Congratulations to three Chino Valley Unified School District percussion teams for their winning performances at the 2016 Winter Guard International (WGI) Percussion World Championships, held April 15 and 16 in Dayton, Ohio.

A percussion team from Ayala High bested 14 other high schools from across the nation to be named the 2016 WGI Percussion Scholastic World Champions on April 16. Ayala won first overall in the prestigious division. Ayala also took first in caption awards for music effect, visual effect, and visual. They won second in music.

Chino Hills High’s percussion team took second overall in the Scholastic World division. They also won first in music; second places in music effect and visual effect; and a third place in visual.

Ayala’s Scholastic Concert World team came in first overall in that division of five teams at the WGI Championships on April 15. Ayala also took first in music, and second in artistry.

 

Feed The Kids First

Pastor Mark Hopper

Pastor Mark Hopper

By Pastor Mark Hopper

Several years ago, we had our whole family together during the Christmas holidays.  My wife and I have four adult kids, three son-in-laws and seven grandkids.  That is a lot of people!

To save money, we decided to eat most of our meals at home.  Each family was assigned to prepare a dinner for the whole group.  This included purchasing the food, preparing the meal, and cleaning up afterward.

It sounded like a good idea and each family member accepted their assignment enthusiastically.  As they planned their meal, they tried to select different foods that would also be kid friendly.  Pizza, tacos and spaghetti were at the top of the list.

The shopping went well and the food preparation too.  But, when it came to serving dinner, things were not as easy.  We learned quickly that is was difficult for the adults to eat dinner and feed the children at the same time.

We adopted a new plan.  Feed the kids first!  The adults could wait, but feed the kids first.  After the kids were fed, we put on a movie so they would be entertained while the adults enjoyed dinner and conversation.

It made dinner so much more relaxed and enjoyable.  The kids were fed and happy to watch a movie.  The adults were happy to enjoy warm food and good conversation.

I have heard that leaders in the military always make sure that the troops are fed first, before the officers eat.  An important responsibility of a leader is to serve and help others.  Good leaders put the needs of others first.

In the Bible, Jesus emphasized the importance of serving others.  He said that He did not come expecting others to serve Him, but He came to serve and help others (Mark 10:45).  The Apostle Peter wrote, “Use whatever gifts that God has given you to serve others” (I Peter 4:10).

Let me encourage you to watch for an opportunity this week to put the needs of others ahead of your own needs.  Remember – “feed the kids first”.  You will be glad you did and they will too!

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.

Advanced Improvements Provides Comfort For Your Home

2014-03-advanced-solar-300x250-01Staff Reports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DB Setting New Record for their Largest E-Waste Collection to Date

Over 150 Tons of Carbon Emissions Eliminated Last Year 

City of Diamond Bar

Diamond Bar – The City of Diamond Bar invites you to their annual Earth Day Celebration! The event will take place at the Air Quality Management District on April 23rd from 9 am to 1 pm. The Earth Day Celebration will provide the community with the opportunity to drop off unwanted electronic devices, textiles, and much more!

Last year, Diamond Bar set their new record of eliminating over 150 tons of carbon emissions at their Eco Expo. The Eco Expo took place on America Recycles Day, November 14th. Now, the City of Diamond Bar is looking to reach their goal of eliminating 200 tons of carbon emission on their Earth Day Celebration! In order to meet this new projected goal, “We decided to partner with All Green Electronics Recycling once again!” exclaimed Alfa Lopez, City of Diamond Bar Management Analyst. Last year, we chose to partner with All Green because “they made us feel that our event was in good hands during all communications and they have all of the required certifications within the E-Waste recycling industry.” Because All Green is an e-Stewards and R2 certified E-Waste recycler, the community could rest assured that no material collected would be sent overseas to developing nations or dumped into landfills.

This year’s Earth Day Celebration will include a garden mulch giveaway, e-waste recycling, and earth-friendly activities for children. Additionally, “this year, we are also super excited about our electric vehicle display and smart gardening workshop,” stated Lopez. Like always, the City takes extra measures to take care of its environment and provide essential resources to residents. Out of all the services provided at last year’s Eco Expo, electronic waste recycling was “the busiest service of that day!” said Ms. Alfa Lopez “and we hope to see more people attend.”

Be sure to check out City of Diamond Bar’s Earth Day Celebration! This will be a great way to remind everyone what we can do to help preserve the environment. “Help us be part of the solution!” says Lopez. While electronic devices such as computers, laptops and cell phones are always accepted, Diamond Bar’s E-Waste Recycling Event Page provides a full list of all accepted and prohibited items for this particular event. It is important to check if your device qualifies for free recycling before going to the next event.

 

For more information about Earth Day E-Waste Collection Drive and a list of acceptable items, please visit:

http://www.allgreenrecycling.com/events-city-of-diamond-bar/.

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 4.23.16

2016-Apr23-Weekly-COVERThe Weekly News covers community news for Chino, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Rowland Heights and surrounding areas of San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire. Click this link to access the complete issue in PDF format: 2016-Apr23-Weekly-WEB

Golf Fore The Kids

Photo by: Sarah Sanchez Steve Almquist, Pastor Mark Hopper, Jack Penzes, and Al Smith at last year’s “Golf Fore The Kids” event.

Photo by: Weekly News
Steve Almquist, Pastor Mark Hopper, Jack Penzes, and Al Smith at last year’s “Golf Fore The Kids” event.

By Mark Hopper

Walnut Valley– The Walnut Valley Rotary Club and the Diamond Bar Community Foundation are co-sponsoring their annual “Golf Fore The Kids” golf tournament on Monday, May 9 at Western Hills Country Club.

This annual event raises funds for programs that impact children and teens in our community, including leadership training, sports programs, and the fine arts.

All golfers are welcome to come. There will be a shotgun start at 9 a.m. at Western Hills with a Scramble format. In addition, there will be a putting contest before the tournament begins.

The cost is $150 per person, but each player will receive breakfast burritos before the tournament and a sack lunch on the course. In addition, an early dinner will be served at the end of play at the golf course.

Every participant will have an opportunity to win a new car at the Hole In One contest! A variety of raffle prizes will be given away at the dinner and silent auctions items will be available too.

More Tournament sponsors are needed to help raise funds “Fore the Kids”.  Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship are available. Businesses can also promote their products and services through the purchase of Tee-signs for $150 each.

For more information about the “Golf Fore the Kids” Tournament on May 9 and to register for the event, contact Lew Herndon at lewherndon@hotmail.com.  Proper golf attire is required including collared shirts and no denim pants or shorts.

Modest Is Hottest

By Sarah Sanchez

From shirts that show midriffs to bikini bottoms that only cover half of your bum – has anyone noticed the change in fashion trends? It seems like what’s “in,” is to show more skin.

It’s hard to talk to teens and young adults about going against the trend, but local youth pastor, Chris Kirish, at IgniteVPC, gave it a shot with a modesty-themed sermon last year.

Pastor Kirish talked about how bikinis were invited by French designer, Louis Reard, in 1946. Bathing suits at that time were more modest, only showing a small section of the midriff.   In fact, when the bikini was introduced, it was so scandalous that Reard couldn’t find a model to wear it.  He resorted to having an Exotic dancer being the first woman to ever wear a bikini in public.

Kirish went on to educate the students about a study that was done to determine what men thought of when they saw a woman in a bikini. Men in the study were hooked up to a machine and given a variety of pictures. When they saw women in bikinis or sexually-related clothing, the region of the brain associated with tool use lit up. Therefore, the conclusion of the study indicated that when women wear bikinis or sexually-related clothing, men see them as objects, not a person they can socialize with.

As a woman, I personally thought this study was eye opening on how important it is to dress modestly. Our youth looks up to us, whether we want them to or not. So if we’re wearing a bathing suit that looks like it could be underwear (or smaller than underwear), then our youth will do the same, thinking that it’s okay.

Getting a bad tan line in a modest bathing suit is the rising issue when this topic is discussed with women. But really, what’s more important: getting a good tan line (that you probably will be the only one seeing), or setting a good example to the youth in your life? Considering there are so many cute bathing suits and clothing that cover up, I believe that we can set a good example and still look fabulous doing so.

Many believe this is a controversial issue, but personally, I believe that “Modest IS Hottest”. Does your wardrobe show where you stand?

5 Warning Signs of Magnesium Deficiency

Courtesy of Natural News

Many Americans do not understand the importance of magnesium in the same way they understand calcium or iron, for instance. Nonetheless, adequate magnesium levels are crucial for brain, cardiac and muscle function and it is needed, along with silica and Vitamins D and K to promote bone health. Magnesium deficiency is more common than many people suspect, and below are 5 warning signs that could indicate a deficiency in this important mineral.

  1. Ringing in the Ears or Hearing Loss
    Tinnitus, or a constant, high-pitched ringing in the ears is a common symptom of magnesium deficiency, as is hearing loss. There are have been a number of studies done on the relationship between ear health and sufficient magnesium levels. In one Chinese study, it was found that magnesium in sufficient quantities will prevent the formation of the free radicals that can lead to hearing loss. In a study at the Mayo Clinic, it was found that treating patients who had experienced hearing loss with magnesium supplementation often helped restore that loss within three months.
  2. Muscle Cramps or Tremors
    Magnesium is crucial to optimum muscle function. Without it, the body would be in a state of convulsion, because it is this mineral that allows the muscles to relax. That is why, for instance, a magnesium oxide drip is used to ease women in labor and why magnesium is found in so many sleep-inducing supplements. A lack of sufficient magnesium, therefore, can lead to facial tics, muscle cramping and twitching or cramping of the feet while trying to sleep.
  3. Depression
    The link between low magnesium levels and depression was understood over a century ago, when doctors would use it to treat this mental health disorder. Modern science has backed this up, with a study at a psychiatric hospital in Croatia finding that many attempted suicide patients had severely low levels of this important mineral. One advantage of magnesium over traditional antidepressants is the lack of side effects sometimes associated with these medications.
  4. Abnormal Heart Function
    As previously discussed, low magnesium levels can have an effect on muscles throughout the body and this includes the heart muscles. Insufficient magnesium can induce a condition known as a cardiac arrhythmia, in which the heart fails to beat regularly and this, in turn, can cause a greater risk for complications like heart attacks and strokes. That is why, for instance, doctors at the Henry Low Heart Center in Connecticut treat their arrhythmia patients with a medication which contains magnesium.
  5. Kidney Stones
    Many people believe that kidney stones are caused by an excess of calcium, but in fact it is a lack of magnesium that is the culprit. Magnesium prevents the formation of these stones by inhibiting the binding of calcium with oxalate, the two compounds which make up these stones. Kidney stones can be excruciatingly painful, so it is good to know that something as simple as magnesium supplementation can prevent them!

If experiencing any of these symptoms, consulting with a healthcare practitioner is a good idea. It is also wise to follow a diet which includes foods like okra, sunflower or pumpkin seeds, almonds, soy or black beans, cashews and spinach as these are all natural magnesium sources.

Chino Mayor Says Farewell

Photo courtesy of City of Chino Chino Mayor Yates

Photo courtesy of City of Chino
Chino Mayor Yates

Staff Reports

Chino – Chino Mayor Dennis Yates will be saying farewell at this year’s Chino State of the City since he will be retiring this year at the end of his term.

Mayor Yates has been a member of the Chino City Council since 1992 and has served as a Council Member from 1992 to 2004. During those years, he has served as the Mayor Pro Tem for two years and then as Mayor in 2004. He was reelected as Mayor three different after that and is currently serving his third four-year term.

Mayor Yates will be bidding farewell at the Chino Annual State of the City Address on Wednesday, April 27 from 11:20 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at the Chaffey Chino Community Center located at 5890 College Park Ave., in Chino.

This year’s theme is Chino-At Your Service, which will highlight the local agencies, organizations and people that work tirelessly to provide services that enhance the quality of life in Chino, according to a City news release.

Tickets are available at the Chino Chamber of Commerce for $40. Please make a check payable to the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce. Presenting and Table Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For further information, please contact the Chamber at 909-627-6177.

IE News: Robbery, Thefts, and Vandalism

Photo courtesy: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

Photo courtesy: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Ryan Filkins

Photo courtesy: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

Photo courtesy: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Aaron Allen

Photo courtesy: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

Photo courtesy: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Robert Filkins

Staff Reports

Eastvale – Three suspects have been arrested for crimes related to the thefts, vandalism, and a strong-arm robbery.

There have been a number of crimes reported related to theft of packages, theft from unlocked vehicles, and vandalism within a relatively small area within the city of Eastvale. These crimes have occurred since November 2015.

The Eastvale Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team (SET) worked closely with the Jurupa Valley Station’s crime analyst, patrol deputies, and the Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) parks deputy to narrow down dates, times and locations of the crimes.  SET deputies identified several persons of interest and conducted extensive follow-up investigation over a period of several months.

As a result of the investigation, three suspects were identified and arrested.  Ryan Filkins, 18 of Eastvale, was arrested for felony warrants and bringing a controlled substance into a jail.  Robert Filkins, 18 of Eastvale, was arrested and booked for felony warrants.  Aaron Allen, 23 of Eastvale, was arrested for felony warrants.  Charges against all three suspects are being sought related to the thefts, reports of vandalism, and a strong-arm robbery.

Anyone with additional information regarding these incident is encouraged to call Deputy Ramirez at (951) 955-2649.

Information courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.