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Walnut High Stages ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

By Kelli Gile

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brahma Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Is A Slam Dunk

By Kelli Gile

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

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

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

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

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

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

The student athletes are excited about their modernized home court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

When “Dad” Becomes a Noun

By Anthony Saude

When children are small being their dad is an action – simply put a verb. You will be “dadding” hard all day every day. It is our job to live like nobody else does so that our children can have a beautiful childhood experience.

There is so many things to teach them about the world both good and bad to protect their future. Everything from sitting up to running a mile and everything that falls in between those lines. Dad is a verb, we are always moving them toward their adult years. Sometimes that movement has to rapid and at others we need to take some time to make sure they get it. We help them work through pain, rejection, frustration, betrayal and even the fact that we really aren’t superman but alas human just like them. We must always be “dadding” with proper direction to navigate all of these required lessons.

“Dadding” does end or at least it should or else the life lessons we need to impart on our adult children will not take place. I know you are thinking “they will always be my baby”, I say “KNOCK THAT OFF” they are grown and now they need to make decisions of their own.

Oh, they will suck at it that is for sure but they are intelligent enough and should have had enough training from us to continue to get better at it.

We need to become “Dad” the noun just like they need to become our “child the adult”. Dad is now who we are it is no longer what we do. Do we listen yes of course, do we give advice again yes of course, but we shouldn’t tell or demand. We don’t wake them up for school; we don’t pay for their gasoline, vacations or anything that we as adults are responsible for ourselves. There is a time and a place for everything and although “Dadding” hard is very critical in your child’s life, let’s not forget that being a “DAD” (noun) is just as important to your adult child’s progression in life. We will make an impact on our child that is 100% guaranteed let’s make it a positive one that creates a much easier adulthood for them.

5 Tips for Healthy-Looking Skin All Winter Long

By StatePoint

The cold, dry winter months are a good time to change your daily skin care regimen. The low humidity dries out skin, and without extra care, this may contribute to premature aging.

 

“Winter is harsh on skin for many reasons,” says Dr. Shirley Madhère, a New York City plastic surgeon with a holistic practice. “We must contend with cold outdoor air, dry air from heaters indoors, friction from rough or irritating fabrics and windburn.”

 

Dr. Madhère offers these simple proactive steps to help maintain healthy, radiant skin during the chilliest months of the year.

 

  • Stay Hydrated. Water helps the body flush out toxins that leave skin looking dull. If you’re craving hot coffee or tea on a chilly day, be sure to consume lots of water, too, as caffeine and alcohol deplete the body of water.

 

Moisturize with a cream or oil and then cover up to help prevent dryness — especially feet and hands, which are prone to itching and cracking. Also try using a humidifier, but avoid hot showers that draw out moisture from the skin.

 

  • Eat a Balanced Diet. Maintaining healthy, radiant skin starts from within. Consume fewer fats and carbohydrates and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, which are natural antioxidants or anti-aging agents. Foods rich in vitamin C help fight free radicals that break down collagen, a process which causes wrinkles. Foods rich in antioxidants, such as pomegranates, are vital in maintaining healthy skin. Find fun new recipes to incorporate these key foods into your diet.

 

Foods can also be used externally. A milk or honey and sugar scrub, for example, is an excellent gentle exfoliator to help remove dry dull skin cells.

 

  • Soothe Skin the Natural Way. When temperatures drop, consider switching out lighter facial lotions with a more moisturizing and therapeutic Calendula-based cream. The Calendula officinalis plant, or Garden marigold, has been used topically for generations to heal skin irritations.

 

“A Calendula cream can provide an all-in-one solution to soothe many everyday skin problems,” says Dr. Madhère.

 

She recommends a line from Boiron, an 80-year old French pharmaceutical company specializing in homeopathic medicines, which includes a cream and a heavier ointment. Calendula Ointment protects and heals rougher patches such as elbows and cracked heels, chapped lips and nasal skin irritations from colds. Both the cream and ointment are free of fragrances, dyes and parabens. To learn more, visit boironcalendula.com.

 

  • Stay Active. Increased blood flow during exercise helps nourish skin cells. Sweating also helps flush toxins, helping skin look more radiant. Stay motivated by joining a gym or learning a winter sport. Just be sure to change out of clothes wet from snow or sweat to avoid itching, inflammation and cracking. Although nothing can replace exercise, massages can significantly help circulation, too.

 

  • Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff. If you’re relaxed and happy on the inside, it will show on the outside. Manage stress this season with activities such as yoga, pilates and meditation.

 

For more beauty tips, visit Dr. Madhère’s website, TheNewAesthete.com.

 

With some extra care in winter, you can enjoy beautiful, healthy-looking skin year-round.

 

Suzanne Students Take Honors in Math Olympiad

By Kelli Gile

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Congratulations to Suzanne students and coach Amy Erickson!

Chino Hills Man Arrested In 2005 Cold Case Homicide

By Michael Armijo

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Burglary Suspect Arrested

Staff Reports

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

Tax Reform and Housing

Nef Cortez

By Nef Cortez

The current effort to Reform the Tax Code can have some very disconcerting consequences to homeownership in California.

The incentives that are built into the tax code benefit Homeowners directly in the ability to claim as a deduction the interest paid on a home mortgage, as well as the property taxes paid. Eliminating this incentive from the tax code effectively raises taxes for a majority of middle class Americans. The California Association of Realtors (CAR ) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) have taken the position of strongly opposing the Congressional Tax Reform Act as long as this issue is not addressed in a manner to retain wholly or in large part within the Tax Code.

Tax reform that is passed without the middle class wage earner retaining this incentive will decimate the housing market. The real estate values of today’s homes have had this tax deduction built into it in some form or another for the last 100 years. Even a 10% reduction in property values will cause a ripple effect that would impact millions of Americans, and in many cases would cause home-owners to dip back into a position of being “underwater” in their home loans.

Removing the incentives to homeownership in on fell swoop would cause many negative unintended consequences to America’s middle class. Culturally, it has been shown that home ownership helps to support a more stable living environment, where residents of a community are vested into its livability. A more stable environment has been shown to be beneficial to children in their teen, pre-teen, and formative years.  Socially, anything that erodes the  stability of households will ultimately affect our communities in a negative manner.

I would encourage you to contact your congressional representative to voice an opinion on this issue, as it is critical to most homeowners’ finances.

This article was written by Nef Cortez, a licensed Real Estate Broker, Cal BRE # 00560181 since 1976. He can be reached via e-mail at nefcortez@gmail.com.  Please feel free to email any questions regarding real estate.

 

Two Arrested in CH Burglary

By Anthony Saude

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

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

 

Clarks Has VEGETARIAN Turkeys!

Staff Reports

Chino – It’s the holiday season and time to prepare for big the upcoming event. And with the health craze that helps you live longer, Clarks can help with their VEGETARIAN TURKEY! But for you carnivores, you can also get the traditional turkey as well. PRE-ORDER TODAY.

Clark’s wants to make sure you get the exact Turkey you want for your Thanksgiving celebration. You can pre-order any of Clark’s Free Range, Smoked or Vegetarian Turkey to pick up at YOUR convenience. This time of year can get very busy for everyone. Clark’s wants to make sure that your perfect Turkey is still available for you to pick up when your schedule allows it.

Have you ever heard of Clark’s Nutrition? Imagine a Whole Foods, Sprouts, Trader Joes, and Nutrishop all under one roof… in your back yard, Chino! Clark’s Nutrition & Natural Foods Market is a rare find in the natural foods industry. If you haven’t discovered this amazing store yet, it is worth your time to investigate. Marketing Director, Mike Barnett says, “Often people will tell us that they’ve heard of Clarks and they think it’s just another supplement shop, but once they walk inside our Chino store, they get what all the fuss is about.”

Clark’s stores not only have a huge selection of supplements (their Chino location has one of the largest supplement sections in the entire country), but they have a wide variety of organic grocery items, complete with gluten-free sections,  including Vegan and Vegetarian options, as well as a large selection of organic produce.  Want to get a free make-over with natural, cruelty-free make-up too? No problem, Clark’s has a make-up section that looks like something you’d see at a MAC make-up counter. Clark’s is the only retail partner with actress, Suzanne Somers, to offer her organic cosmetics and skin care line, SUZANNE Organics. Clark’s is a pioneer in the health food world. They opened the doors of their first location in Riverside in 1972, long before health food became vogue. Today there are stores in Riverside, Loma Linda, Rancho Mirage and now Chino. But have you ever been to a “health foods” store before and felt overwhelmed or weren’t sure where to start? Have you felt the opposite, like you knew more than the employee? Have no fear, Clark’s knows how refreshing it is to speak with health food store employees that know their stuff and are willing to share their knowledge.

The Clark’s slogan is, “Live better, we can help.”  How does Clark’s actually help people you ask? Clark’s has made their business thrive on helping to educate people about their health. Starkie Sowers, the Director of Education at Clarks says, “We have Nutritional Consultants at Clarks. These employees go through our 5 level in-house training program. It takes about 3 ½ years to get to a Level 5 at Clarks.” Clark’s takes education about health seriously. These knowledgeable (non-commission) Nutritional Consultants are one of the keys to why people love Clarks so much.

Clark’s is a great find for anyone looking to improve their health. They have competitive pricing, knowledgeable staff, a great product selection and a beautiful Chino location close to home.

Discover this Chino treasure located at 12835 Mountain Ave in Chino.

Are You Living to Die or Dying To Live?

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

By Nancy Stoops

Our lives are truly about our mindset and how we view our lives.  I must ask you if you are living to die or are you dying to live.  These two ways for which people live sure do look and sound the same but they couldn’t be more different.  Take a look at the first one, living to die.  To me that means the person is merely existing and just going through the motions until they die.  I don’t believe there is much joy or quality of life with this style of life.  I believe a pretty unhappy and dissatisfied person lives according to the idea of living to die. Now on the other hand a person who is dying to live has a life of joy and quality.  I believe they are satisfied with their lives and appreciate each and every day they are honored with life.

So how do you live?  Which of these two mottos do you follow? It’s never too late to change.  It all starts by changing your mindset.  It starts by letting go of your past, forgiving yourself and others and on being grateful each and every day we are honored to be here.  As you begin the healing process your mindset will start to help you see all the good in everyday and you will start to feel empowered by the self- induced changes in you and the way you think.

I hope the change will start by reading this article.  I hope you believe you deserve a better life and use this as a road map to take you there.  I have faith in you that you can make the change and get the life you are worthy of!

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T.  Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  She has a private practice in Diamond Bar and is currently accepting new clients; she is also a motivational speaker who can inspire your employees or group members.  Nancy runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups on how to manage anger.    For more information about any of these services feel free to contact her at (909) 229-0727.  You may e-mail Nancy at nancystoops@verizon.net. You may purchase Nancy’s books Live Heal and Grow and Midnight the Therapy Dog at Amazon.com.

 

Sizzling Southwestern Chicken

with a Sweet Potato, Bell Pepper, and Feta Jumble

By Hello Fresh

Cooking Time: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Nutrition: 550 Calories

Ingredients:

 

  • Sweet Potatoes- 4
  • Red Bell Pepper- 2
  • Yellow Bell Pepper- 2
  • Scallions- 4
  • Lime- 2
  • Southwest Spice Blend- 2 tsp
  • Chicken Breasts- 24 oz
  • Feta Cheese- 1 cup

1  ROAST SWEET POTATOES.    Wash and dry all produce. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Peel sweet potatoes, then cut into ½-inch cubes. Toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in oven until tender, about 25 minutes total (we’ll be adding more items to the sheet after 10 minutes).

2  PREP.     Core and seed red and yellow bell peppers, then cut into 1-inch squares. Trim, then thinly slice scallions, keeping greens and whites separate. Zest lime into a medium bowl, then cut into halves.

3 RUB AND COOK CHICKEN.       Add 1 tsp Southwest spice (we sent more) and a large drizzle of olive oil to bowl with lime zest and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel, then add to bowl and rub spice mixture into meat. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in center, 5-6 minutes per side.

4  ROAST BELL PEPPERS.       Once sweet potatoes have roasted 10 minutes, remove sheet from oven. Give sweet potatoes a toss and push toward one side of sheet. Add bell peppers to other side of sheet. Return sheet to oven and roast until both are tender, 12-15 minutes more.

5  MAKE JUMBLE.     Once sweet potatoes and bell peppers are done, add to another medium bowl along with scallion whites, feta cheese, and a squeeze of lime. Toss to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and more lime (to taste).

6  PLATE AND SERVE.     Thinly slice chicken. Divide jumble between plates, then arrange chicken on top. Sprinkle with scallion greens and serve.

Lost In A Hospital

By Mark Hopper

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Mark Hopper

efree Church of Diamond Bar

3255 South Diamond Bar Blvd

909-594-7604

Sunday Services: 9:00 & 10:45 AM

Efreedb.org

 

History 101

By History.com

 

NOVEMBER 11, 1918 : WORLD WAR I ENDS

At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Great War ends. At 5 a.m. that morning, Germany, bereft of manpower and supplies and faced with imminent invasion, signed an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car outside Compiégne, France. The First World War left nine million soldiers dead and 21 million wounded, with Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary, France, and Great Britain each losing nearly a million or more lives. In addition, at least five million civilians died from disease, starvation, or exposure.

On June 28, 1914, in an event that is widely regarded as sparking the outbreak of World War I, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian empire, was shot to death with his wife by Bosnian Serb Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Ferdinand had been inspecting his uncle’s imperial armed forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite the threat of Serbian nationalists who wanted these Austro-Hungarian possessions to join newly independent Serbia. Austria-Hungary blamed the Serbian government for the attack and hoped to use the incident as justification for settling the problem of Slavic nationalism once and for all. However, as Russia supported Serbia, an Austro-Hungarian declaration of war was delayed until its leaders received assurances from German leader Kaiser Wilhelm II that Germany would support their cause in the event of a Russian intervention.

On July 28, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, and the tenuous peace between Europe’s great powers collapsed. On July 29, Austro-Hungarian forces began to shell the Serbian capital, Belgrade, and Russia, Serbia’s ally, ordered a troop mobilization against Austria-Hungary. France, allied with Russia, began to mobilize on August 1. France and Germany declared war against each other on August 3. After crossing through neutral Luxembourg, the German army invaded Belgium on the night of August 3-4, prompting Great Britain, Belgium’s ally, to declare war against Germany.

For the most part, the people of Europe greeted the outbreak of war with jubilation. Most patriotically assumed that their country would be victorious within months. Of the initial belligerents, Germany was most prepared for the outbreak of hostilities, and its military leaders had formatted a sophisticated military strategy known as the “Schlieffen Plan,” which envisioned the conquest of France through a great arcing offensive through Belgium and into northern France. Russia, slow to mobilize, was to be kept occupied by Austro-Hungarian forces while Germany attacked France.

The Schlieffen Plan was nearly successful, but in early September the French rallied and halted the German advance at the bloody Battle of the Marne near Paris. By the end of 1914, well over a million soldiers of various nationalities had been killed on the battlefields of Europe, and neither for the Allies nor the Central Powers was a final victory in sight. On the western front—the battle line that stretched across northern France and Belgium—the combatants settled down in the trenches for a terrible war of attrition.

In 1915, the Allies attempted to break the stalemate with an amphibious invasion of Turkey, which had joined the Central Powers in October 1914, but after heavy bloodshed the Allies were forced to retreat in early 1916. The year 1916 saw great offensives by Germany and Britain along the western front, but neither side accomplished a decisive victory. In the east, Germany was more successful, and the disorganized Russian army suffered terrible losses, spurring the outbreak of the Russian Revolution in 1917. By the end of 1917, the Bolsheviks had seized power in Russia and immediately set about negotiating peace with Germany. In 1918, the infusion of American troops and resources into the western front finally tipped the scale in the Allies’ favor. Germany signed an armistice agreement with the Allies on November 11, 1918.

World War I was known as the “war to end all wars” because of the great slaughter and destruction it caused. Unfortunately, the peace treaty that officially ended the conflict—the Treaty of Versailles of 1919—forced punitive terms on Germany that destabilized Europe and laid the groundwork for World War II.

 

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 11.11.17

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Why Live In Chino Hills?

Photo courtesy: Google Images

By Marissa Mitchell

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

William Radcliffe an Attorney You Can Trust

By Anthony Saude

Chino Hills – Hiring an attorney can be very intimidating and let’s face it the industry doesn’t exactly have a “trustworthy” reputation. We should be careful and ask some questions when we do need an attorney. What questions should we ask before we actually hire an attorney? First, how long have they been practicing law? Second, who are they, what evidence do we have of their honesty and integrity? Third, do we believe they actually care about us, our case and not just the money? Also we have to ask can we afford the legal fees and will this firm give me the most bang for my buck?

In a society where money is king and less costs more with every passing day finding an attorney that we can trust and afford can be like finding a needle in a haystack.

William Radcliffe is the attorney that not only answers these questions positively but exceeds expectations in his areas of expertise.

William became one of the youngest attorneys in California at the age of 23. He began his career 32 years ago working with his father John Radcliffe, a well known and respected personal injury attorney in Covina.

In 1986 William married his wife Bonnie who was a legal secretary at a law firm in Ontario at the time. “Bonnie’s Paralegal” processed uncontested divorces and became very successful while William continues to work with his father. After some time William decided to start his own law practice and with Bonnie’s business serving as a client base it was a no brainer for them. William Radcliffe Law Offices became one of the first law firms that offered traditional attorney representation as well as assisting people in representing themselves in cases that didn’t really need attorney assistance.

In the 1990’s the business expanded their services to bankruptcies and a few years later added Wills and Trusts to their growing list of services. “Experience in the area of your need is important” says William. “I think someone who will try to keep the Client’s legal expenses to a minimum is important and that is what got us to where we are today” William added. William said, “we know that not everybody can afford a large legal retainer and no one wants to spend more money than is necessary so if all they need is a paralegal we are there for them”.

Whether you need traditional attorney representation or simply some legal assistance The Law office of William Radcliffe will assess your case and do “whatever it takes” to give you the most cost effective legal assistance plan available today.

“Every Client will receive hands on personal service from an attorney every step of the way through their case” says William. William Radcliffe law offices are always keeping their eyes open to what the latest needs might be for future clients. They are constantly looking at what other offices are doing and what the current trends are for the legal needs of the people. “We now see that mediation is a common trend in the industry today and that ties into our philosophy of helping our clients avoid runaway attorney fees”.

William Radcliffe is bringing these philosophies to Orange County to help even more people by showing them that there is somebody out there trying to help them with this need in an industry that just put simply doesn’t have that type of reputation.

The main office is in Chino/Chino Hills but they also see clients in their home office in San Clemente where he and Bonnie reside. They are involved in the Children’s Ministry at Saddleback Church in San Clemente and provide legal service to the public at the church’s PEACE center.

Bankruptcy, Wills, Trusts and Divorces contested and uncontested services available at reasonable prices. You can contact William Radcliffe at (909)597-3633 or docoflaw@aol.com. Go to www.docoflaw.com for further information.

 

Did You Know?

5 Reasons to Consider a Home Theater System Now

By StatePoint 

When it comes to entertaining ourselves at home, there are more options than ever before. Whether you are looking to upgrade your family’s existing movie night experience or you are just getting started in assembling a home theater system, here are five reasons to consider doing so now.

 

1. There is more media available. With so many streaming services accessible, more movies and shows are available at your fingertips than ever before, making it possible to instantly enjoy everything from recent blockbusters to classic favorites to a marathon of your favorite TV series.

 

2. You can find high-quality tech. Today’s high-quality tech makes it possible to get an upgraded movie theater-like experience at home. For example, the projectors from Casio’s LampFree line-up offer quick, easy set-up and reliable, brilliant images that include models that work well in any size room or home theater.

 

3. It allows you to get cozy. When the weather outside is frightful, why head to a drafty movie theater? Nothing beats staying-in and enjoying the comfort of your own home — you can even wear your PJs if you want!

 

4. You can make it a party. With a home theater system, you can invite all your friends and family over for movie nights. Ask everyone to bring a treat inspired by the movie that you’ll be watching for some fun, quality time together.

 

5. You can save time. Sports practice, homework, the school play; your kids are busy and so are you, which means you may not always find time for the entire family to head to the movie theater for a specific showing. However, with a great theater in your own home, you can plan a spur-of-the-moment movie night whenever it works for your family.

Straight Talk with Danice

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

Dear Dr. Akiyoshi,

I am 28 years old and live with my parents.  My problem is that my parents are mean to me.  When I’m not doing things their way they put me down.  They say I am over weight, or that I shouldn’t go out with my friends because my face is having a break out, or that my girlfriend really doesn’t care about me and she’s just using me.  I wish I could move out, but we all work together at the same company and we carpool which saves me a lot of money.  I’m getting depressed.  Help.

 

K. Lee

 

Dear K. Lee,

When people make comments to make you feel off balance or injure your self esteem, they are attempting to manipulate you.  Usually they have an agenda and are trying to direct you in a way that gives them their desired outcome at the expense of your own happiness. You are in a dangerous situation where your emotional health is concerned and you need to discuss this with your parents.  If they are not responsive, please consider personal coaching so you can build your own sense of personal power and better manage personal conflicts.  There are plenty of other roommates who are willing to share expenses without chipping away at your well being.  At the age of 28 you should have the developmental skills to restructure your life and still maintain decent family relations.  If you are emotionally immature and afraid to face adult living, please get some assistance. You will feel so much better being in control of your own life.   Good Luck.

 

Sincerely,

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

Thyme Gravy Pork Chops

with Asparagus and Mashed Potatoes

By Hello Fresh

Although we love exploring new cuisines and flavors, not every night of the week has to be an adventure. Sometimes, you just wanna kick back with the classics. This recipe was made for just that. Mashed potatoes, pork chops, and roasted asparagus with an herby gravy mean no funny business here. Just pure deliciousness that everyone in your family will love.

Cooking Time

45 minutes

Ingredients

/ serving 4 people

24 ounce

Yukon Potatoes

16 ounce

Asparagus

¼ ounce

Chives

1 unit

Lemon

24 ounce

Pork Chops

1 tablespoon

Flour

(ContainsWheat)

1 unit

Chicken Demi Glace

(ContainsMilk)

¼ ounce

Thyme

½ cup

Milk

4 teaspoon

Vegetable Oil*

2 tablespoon

Butter*

Salt*

Pepper*

Calories550 kcal

 

1

Wash and dry all produce. Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Place in a medium pot with a pinch of salt and enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and cook until easily pierced by a knife, about 12 minutes. Drain, then return to pot.

2

Trim woody bottom ends from asparagus. Mince chives. Cut lemon into wedges. Pat pork dry with a paper towel. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt, pepper, and half the flour. Cook in pan until just browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer pork to a baking sheet, placing toward one side.

3

Toss asparagus with a large drizzle of oil on other side of same baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake in oven until asparagus starts to brown and pork reaches desired doneness, 7-10 minutes. (TIP: If pork is done before asparagus, remove from sheet and let asparagus finish.) Let pork rest on a plate for 5 minutes after it’s done.

4

Pour out any grease in pan used for pork. Add 1 TBSP butter and remaining flour to same pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until butter is melted and a pasty mixture has formed, 1-2 minutes. Stir in demi-glace, thyme sprigs, and ⅔ cup water. Simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add another 1 TBSP butter, stirring to melt. Season with salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat. Stir in a squeeze of lemon.

5

After draining and returning potatoes to pot, add ½ cup milk (we sent more) and chives (add the chives to taste—you may not use all). Mash with potato masher or fork until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. TIP: Add more milk, if necessary, to give potatoes a creamy consistency.

6

Divide potatoes between plates. Stir any juices released by pork into gravy in pan. Divide pork and asparagus between plates. Remove and discard thyme sprigs from gravy, then spoon gravy over everything. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.