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DB Council Recap

By Natalie Kim

Diamond Bar – The July 19 Diamond Bar Council meeting began with several presentations. The first presentation was a City Tile to Sgt. Marc Saunders with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department upon his retirement. The Council thanked Saunders for his years of dedication, and wished him a happy and fulfilling retirement. The City Manager then introduced the new City employee Fabian Aoun, Diamond Bar’s newest assistant engineer.

During the public comments, a representative from the Diamond Bar Public Library announced several upcoming workshops, including a Disney Dance Workshop on July 27 at 4 p.m. and Conductive Art: Squishy Circuits on Aug 1 at 2 p.m. A representative from One Legacy announced the progress of the organization, and several well attended events. The events led to a greater awareness of the benefits of organ donation, as well as celebrating the lives of donors and donor receivers.

Next, the schedule of future events was read, including the next Concerts in the Park and Movies Under the Stars, on July 20 featuring Yard Sale and Inside Out respectively; the next Planning Commission meeting on July 26; Concerts in the Park and Movies Under the Stars on July 27 featuring Hot August Night and Mary Poppins respectively; the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on July 28; and the next City Council meeting on August 2.

The Council then approved all items on the consent calendar, including the minutes from the City Council meeting of June 21; Parks and Recreation Commission minutes of May 26; Planning Commission minutes of May 24 and June 14; ratification of a check register totaling $2,706,263.01; the Treasurer’s Statement for the month of May, 2016; expenditures with Diversified Printers, Inc. for printing services; appropriation of $4,084 from the General Fund Reserves to the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Capital Improvement Program Budget, as well as a construction contract for the Diamond Bar Center restroom lighting project to Tamang Electric in the amount of $26,440; exoneration of surety bonds posted by JCCL-South Pointe West, LLC to mitigate the landslide at the location of the future Larkstone Park and the Rehabilitation of Larkstone Drive; appropriation of $80,000 of traffic improvement funds to the fiscal year 2016-17 CIP budget, as well as awarding a construction contract to All-American Asphalt, Inc.; adopting a resolution authorizing participation in the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance to purchase janitorial supplies for the city facilities from Waxie Sanitary Supply; the updated program policies for the City’s Home Improvement Program; and approval of agreement with Simpson Advertising, Inc. for specialty graphic design services.

The Council held public hearings for resolutions concerning nuisance abatements against residences in 1162 Chisolm Trail Drive and 21224 Fibre Court. The Council received special assessments concerning the properties, and issued liens against the property holders.

Following individual reports and comments, the Council adjourned to Aug 2, at 6:30 p.m. at 21865 Copley Dr.

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Monster-In-Laws

By Sarah Sanchez

There’s a movie called Monster-In-Law that came out in 2005, starring Jennifer Lopez and Michael Vartan. The two actors play a couple that fall in love and are engaged to be married. But Michael’s mother, played by Jane Fonda, makes it a mission to tear the couple apart. She’s defined as the “Monster-In-Law”, as she goes to extreme measures to make sure her little boy doesn’t get married.

The movie was such a hit because many couples have been in similar situations with their in-laws; many probably consider them to be their “Monster-In-Laws”. In-laws have such a bad rep that new brides will often complain about her husband’s family. Maybe there is a mother-in-law that is too involved or too controlling, or a sister that disapproves of the bride. Then, a division will be created because the groom suddenly has to pick sides between his bride and his family. Or maybe it’s vice versa and the problem is with the bride’s family. The situations usually have one similarity: there’s a problem with the in-laws.

But I don’t believe this has to be the norm. The problem that couples don’t realize is that when two people get married, two worlds are colliding into one. There are two different families who were raised differently, act differently, and have different views than what the other is used to. It’s not bad, it’s just different; but we often think it’s wrong.

It’s easy to talk badly about the in-laws or cut them off completely after a disagreement. But as I wrote in a previous article called Ten Things They Don’t Tell You About Marriage, #4 states that When You Say ‘I Do’, You Marry The Family Too. The in-laws are not going anywhere. When you decide to get married, you marry your spouse and his/her family. They are now your family too.

That might be a scary thought for some of you and maybe even a deal breaker. But it doesn’t have to be. The way I see it is that we should be thankful to have our in-laws because it just means we have more people to love! Many people in this world don’t even have a family due to loss or unfortunate situations. But here we are with four potential avenues of family: our mom’s family, dad’s family, spouse’s mom’s family, and spouse’s dad’s family. That’s four sets of people that we have the opportunity to love, to get to know, and hopefully receive love from. We should put our differences aside and take advantage of these people placed in our lives.

Family is everything to me and I’m thankful to have so much family, both relatives and in-laws.

The day I married my husband was the day I gained a spouse, but it was also the day my husband’s cousins became my cousins, his aunts became my aunts, and his uncles became my uncles too. And when we have kids one day, my kids won’t know them as my in-laws or even Monster-In-Laws. They will know them as their aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. They will know them all as our family.

Tips to Prevent the Spread of Back-to-School Germs

By StatePoint  awesome-sneeze-WEB

Back-to-school is an exciting time of year for families, but it also means new exposures to germs.

From school desks found to have 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet, to personal items like backpacks and cell phones, germs are everywhere. Taking steps to reduce exposure can make for a healthier school year ahead.

Remember to wash hands and your items frequently — did you know that backpacks have 10,000 germs per square inch? Then, use shelf liner in areas of your home where school items are stored for extra protection. Try using Easy Liner brand shelf liner by Duck brand with Clorox antimicrobial protection, which protects the liner from the growth of mold and mildew. Plus, the liners can be tossed in the wash for easy cleaning.

Parents can help keep classrooms cleaner by providing teachers with disinfecting wipes and shelf liner to protect desks, drawers and shelves.

Ask Clark’s

“What can I do to age well?” – a letter from Jim of Corona

By Clark’s Nutrition   "ask clarks" header

It is best said by Reebok “a body in motion stays in motion”.   Activation of muscle is the most important feature for keeping healthy and abundant muscle tissue on the body. Why is muscle tissue so important? Muscle tissue has some interesting features including providing protein reservoir (amino acids) for synthesis of vital tissue including organs like your liver, heart and kidneys. Furthermore, altered muscle metabolism plays a key role in the genesis and prevention of many common chronic diseases. Disease prevention includes but is not limited to; a reduction in mortality, heart disease-stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes II, bone density loss (osteoporosis), some cancers (breast, colon) and dementia (Alzheimer’s).

As we age, our bodies experience a progressive loss of skeletal muscle and a decrease in physical function, with an inherent risk of disability and a poor quality of life. The age related loss of muscle mass and strength is called sarcopenia. Regular physical activity is one of the main non-pharmaceutical interventions for older people that are needed to help maintain muscle mass, strength, metabolic function and disease prevention. We must also remember that dietary considerations are a must to feed the muscles and for prevention of sarcopenia. Recently, dietary considerations have become a focus for researchers that are studying the preservation of muscle mass loss. A recent study, with 130 individuals with the average age of 80.3, was subjected to dietary supplementations with age appropriate training. Dietary interventions included additional protein (whey) 22 grams, 10 grams of essential amino acids (including 4 grams of Leucine), and 100 i.u. vitamin D. The end result showed 68% of individuals using dietary supplements become non-sarcopenic, while 100% of the placebo group had no reversal of sarcopenia and remained sarcopenic throughout the entire training program. Test results suggested adequate protein (supplied by the diet: having 100% of the RDA for protein) is not sufficient. While it is noted that additional studies have shown whey protein to be beneficial in growth and maintenance of muscle, some studies were inconclusive about whey and sarcopenia. These additional studies combined the use of whey, essential amino acids and vitamin D to augment whey on its own, proving additional amino acids with Leucine is sufficient to elicit growth. The addition of vitamin D stimulates gene expression (cellular growth) as well. Also increases in GH (growth hormone) and IGF-1 (insulin growth factor one) were seen in the supplementation with reduction in C – reactive protein and inflammation from the addition of vitamin D, which additionally provided growth potential.

The use of supplementation and working out has been a staple in the area of athletic performance, now it is time for the elderly to benefit.

Have a health related question?

Send us your question, your first and last name, and the city you live in to: askclarks@clarksnutrition.com

Due to the number of responses, we will only be able to answer published questions.

References:

  1. Health benefits of physical activity in older patients: a review T Vogel, PH Brechat, PM Leprêtre… – … journal of clinical …, 2009
  2. The underappreciated role of muscle in health and disease1,2,3 Robert R Wolfe  2006 American Society for Clinical Nutrition  http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/84/3/475.short
  3. Mariangela Rondanelli,  Catherine Klersy, Gilles Terracol, Jacopo Talluri,Roberto Maugeri, Davide Guido, Milena A Faliva, Bruno S Solerte,Marisa Fioravanti, Henry Lukaski, and Simone Perna Whey protein, amino acids, and vitamin D supplementation with physical activity increases fat-free mass and strength, functionality, and quality of life and decreases inflammation in sarcopenic elderly Am J Clin Nutr 2016 103: 830-840;First published online February 10, 2016.doi:10.3945/ajcn.115.113357http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/103/3/830.abstract
  4. http://www.echeckuptogo.com/images/alcohol_gpa_graph.gif
  5. [Health benefits and demerits of calcium nutrition or supplementation in older people].Shiraki M.Nihon Rinsho. 2015 Oct;73(10):1770-6. Japanes http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26536675
  6. [Effects of calcium and vitamin D supplementations on cardiovascular disease: review article].Guessous I, Bochud M.Rev Med Suisse. 2012 Jul 11;8(348):1458-63. Review. French.PMID:22934474http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22934474
  7. Higdon, Ph.D., An Evidence-Based Approach to Vitamins and Minerals Thieme New York, NY. Pg 97-107.

 

 

 

Home Makeovers With CH Home Improvement Grant Program

Staff Reports  

Chino Hills – Looking to update your home but don’t have the money to do so? Well now you can with the City of Chino Hills’ Home Improvement Grant Program that provides eligible homeowners with grants to assist in revitalizing their properties.  Eligible homeowners can receive up to $5,000 in grants. Funding for this program is provided by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program.

Applications for this program are available in the Community Services Department. Read the following information for eligibility criteria and eligible improvements, according to the City of Chino Hills.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Homeowner must own and occupy the single-family residence for at least one year.
  • Gross annual household income may not exceed 80% of the San Bernardino County median income adjusted for family size:

Effective March 28, 2016

Household Size                           Income*

1                                       $35,800
2                                       $40,900
3                                       $46,000
4                                       $51,100
5                                       $55,200
6                                       $59,300
7                                       $63,400
8                                       $67,500
*income limits subject to change annually

  • Property must be within the City of Chino Hills.
  • All property taxes and assessments must be current and the property must not have any recorded property or income tax liens.
  • A state and city licensed contractor must perform any home improvement work.
  • Grants are awarded “one time only” per household per address.

Eligible Improvements:
Home Improvement Grants can be used for a variety of home repairs including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Exterior Pain
  • Driveway (concrete only)
  • Door/Window Replacement
  • Roof Repairs
  • Fencing
  • Garage Door Repairs
  • Exterior Structural Repairs
  • Drainage/Septic System

For additional information, you can go to Community Services Department at 14000 City Center Drive Chino Hills, CA 91709 or call at (909) 364-27

Back-To-School Checklist For Families With Asthma

By StatePoint  

Photo courtesy: StatePoint

Photo courtesy: StatePoint

For the more than six million children living with asthma nationwide, gearing up for another school year involves much more than picking out a new pencil case and backpack. Asthma is the third leading cause of hospitalization among children in the U.S. under the age of 15 and one of the main reasons that students miss school due to illness, with more than 10 million lost school days every year.

With better asthma management, children are able to feel healthy and safe, and are ready to learn. For a full toolkit and free resources, visit Lung.org/asthma-in-schools.

To get ready for a successful school year, the American Lung Association also recommends this back-to-school checklist for families with asthma:

  1. Schedule a check-up with your child’s physician.

Use your yearly check-up to create or revise your Asthma Action Plan, check the effectiveness of asthma medication and dosage, and get prescriptions for back-up medications for your school nurse, coaches, after-school programs and other individuals helping with your child’s care.

  1. Assess your child’s readiness to self-carry medication.

All 50 states have laws that allow children to self-carry and use their asthma inhalers at school. Use the American Lung Association’s Self-Carry Assessment Tool to see if your child is ready to carry and self-administer his or her asthma medication, which can save precious time, as well as ease concern if your child has an asthma episode at school.

  1. Set up an appointment with your school nurse.

Remember to bring in your updated Asthma Action Plan and back-up medications. Take this time to sign all required medical forms and talk about whether your child can self-carry his or her own quick-relief inhaler, and how to manage any asthma emergencies that may happen during the school year.

  1. Talk to your classroom teacher.

Take a moment to talk to your child’s teacher about his or her asthma, what triggers might bring on an attack and what to do in an emergency — whether that is to head directly to the school nurse or use a quick-relief inhaler.

  1. Introduce yourself to the PE teacher and any coaches.

Kids with asthma shouldn’t have to miss out on playing outside or participating in gym class! You can quickly put minds at ease by talking about exercise-induced asthma, ways to manage symptoms and what to do in an emergency.

  1. Have fun!

There’s a lot to do at the start of the school year, but it can also be exciting to see old school friends and prep for a whole new year. Make sure to take a deep breath an

NNO Against Crime

Staff Reports

Chino Hills- On August 2, many community members participated in the Chino Hills National Night Out (NNO) against crime! It’s a nationwide community event that commemorates crime and drug prevention.

The event is designed to heighten awareness and to strengthen police-community relationships. In which, will give the neighbors an opportunity to gather, get acquainted, and discuss ways you can make your neighborhood safer.

City of Chino Hills residents organized an outdoor evening activity in the neighborhood for the event. Together, they planned a neighborhood barbeque, potluck, or dessert social.

Events that were registered online received visits by the City Council Members, Deputies, Firefighters, Citizens on Patrol, and even McGruff the crime-fighting dog will be taking place.

For additional information, you may call (909) 364-2713.

National Merit Winners In Walnut Valley

12 seniors named National Merit winners

By Kelli Gile

Diamond Bar – Two distinguished 2016 Diamond Bar High School grads have joined the ranks as National Merit scholarship winners. Angela Song (Pomona College – History) and Melody C. Guo (Northwestern University – Science/Research) are among over 800 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities announced on July 18.

These Merit Scholar designees join approximately 3,000 other college-sponsored winners who were selected in June. College-sponsored awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years for undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. The final group of winners brings the number of 2016 National Merit Scholars to more than 7,300.

This year, a total of 12 Diamond Bar and Walnut High School seniors were named National Merit winners for demonstrating exceptional academic ability and potential for success in college studies. Congratulations again to previous 2016 DBHS and WHS winners: Crystal Tin-Tin Chang, Eric Chen, Charlene L. Hsu, Betty Jung Hyun Kim, Letitia So, Jonathan Sun, Miriam Hsuan-Te Sun, Margaret Wang, Dalton Trinh, and Angel Wong.

 

Officer Involved Shooting In Chino

Staff Reports

Chino- An officer involved shooting took place on the night of July 23 after a citizen contacted the Chino Police Department to report suspicious activity in the 12100 block of Central Avenue.

At approximately 9:21 p.m. the citizen informed officers that the subject was driving a car and stopped her to ask a question. The citizen did not want to engage in conversation, and reported the man had a gun in his vehicle. The citizen directed the officers to the nearby business area where the man had parked his car.

Once an officer arrived on scene and approached the vehicle, the suspect got out of his car and refused to cooperate with the officer. Other officers were alerted once the suspect started to run on foot.

According to the Chino Police Department, “The suspect ran to an adjacent shopping center and encountered another responding officer. The suspect pointed his gun at the officer and the officer fired upon the suspect.”

The officers conducted CPR until the Chino Valley Fire District arrived at the scene. The male suspect was identified as Bernard Wells III, 31-year-old resident of San Diego. Wells was transported to the Chino Valley Medical Center where he died from his wounds.

Wells was on parole with warrants for his arrest, as well as had an extensive criminal history.

The City of Chino Police Department says, “The officer involved in the shooting was placed on administrative leave per department policy. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is conducting the investigation.” The Department also said, “The name of the officer involved will not be released at this time due to the on-going investigation.”

Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Investigations Unit at (909) 387-3589.

Tickets Available For Chino Hills Wine Walk

Staff Reports

Chino Hills- On Saturday, Oct. 8 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Chino Hills Wine Walk returns for the sixth year. The event showcases premiere wine with food pairings from some of the best Chino Valley restaurants.

Early bird tickets are available through August 7th for $40. The ticket prices increases to $45 on August 8th. Each guest will receive 12 tickets to sample wine and small bites at a wine garden in the central courtyard and at numerous retailers throughout The Shoppes at Chino Hills. If tickets are available at the event, the price will be $55. The EnCork after-party takes the evening into the night with a full dinner and a live auction. EnCork tickets are an additional $60 ticket per person and are limited.

“The event sold out last year, and we are expecting another banner event this year,” said Chino Hills Community Foundation Chair Peter Rogers. “It’s a great evening for people who enjoy food and wine.”

All proceeds from the event benefit the Chino Hills Community Foundation, which is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the City. The Wine Walk will directly benefit new Foundation projects that include purchasing playground equipment for a future park in the Los Serranos neighborhood, beautifying trails in Chino Hills, and providing recreation scholarships for families in need.

Founded in 2008, the Chino Hills Community Foundation has awarded about $575,000 to a variety of programs and facilities that benefit all citizens. Most recently, the Foundation board voted unanimously to earmark $150,000 for a playground at a new City park in the Los Serranos neighborhood.

Tickets for the 6th annual Chino Hills Wine Walk may be purchased online at http://www.chinohillswinewalk.com or by visiting Chino Hills City Hall, the Community Center or the kiosk at The Shoppes at Chino Hills. For additional information, please

Recent Recalls

Staff Reports

Here is the recent list of recalls this week:

  1. Frigidaire and Kenmore Wall Ovens recalled by Electrolux due to Fire Hazard- The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire hazard to consumers
  2. Lorex recalls Video Baby Monitors due to Burn Hazard- The video monitor’s batteries can overheat, swell and expand and cause the battery cover to open or come off. This can expose hot batteries.
  3. Nu Skin recalls Mist Diffusers due to risk of Mold Exposure- Mold can develop on the product, posing a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.
  4. General Mills Expands Retail Flour Recall– Due to four new confirmed illnesses, General Mills is adding additional flour production dates to the previously announced U.S. retail flour recall that was originally announced on May 31, 2016. The illnesses reported to health officials continue to be connected with consumers reporting that they ate or handled uncooked dough or ate uncooked batter made with raw flour.
  5. Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods, Inc. Recalls Poultry Products due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens- Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods, Inc., a Vallejo, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,444 pounds of chicken Caesar salad products due to mislabeling and undeclared allergens: soy, wheat, and fish (anchovies).

 

Garden Library

With the recent opening of the Chino Community Garden, “The Little Free Library” is now available for you to stop by to check out or donate a book!

Photo courtesy: City of Chino
With the recent opening of the Chino Community Garden, “The Little Free Library” is now available for you to stop by to check out or donate a book!

Straight Talk With Danice

No intimacy after lumpectomy – A letter from Claire

 

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

By Danice Akiyoshi

Q: I have noticed that my husband doesn’t approach me romantically since I had a lumpectomy in my breast.  I have been fully healed for three months and my doctor said everything was fine.  I am too embarrassed to ask him why because we are both kind of shy.

 

A: This is a fairly common question.  Since you’ve admitted that you are shy and not able to have sensitive conversations very easily, I’m wondering if your husband is worried about hurting you in some way.  I hear this quite often from men whose wives are recovering from medical issues.  If you do not have any other problems, try buying him a card that tells him how much you missed him while you were healing.  Tell him you would like a date with him and extend the invitation to take him out for a special evening.  Try your best to gently get the ball rolling to encourage romance.  If my thoughts are correct, this should be enough to put his mind at ease.

 

13 Year-Old Arrested

Staff Reports

Highland– The Adult Protective Services (APS) contacted the Highland Deputies on July 25 to report in reference to an elderly female who had been assaulted by a thirteen-year-old male on the 7000 block of Lynwood in Highland.

The Deputies made contact with the 80-year-old elderly woman, who reported an incident that happened on July 17.

The woman walked out to her front yard to hear the suspect arguing with his sister. She describes him as a neighborhood kid; she asked the suspect and his sister to stop arguing in front of her residence. The 13-year-old suspect picked up a brick from her yard, in which he threw it towards her, striking her in the leg. He caused a significant injury to the elderly woman who had to be treated at the hospital.

After the boy assaulted the elderly woman, he picked up another brick and shattered the window to her vehicle.

The 13 year-old has been arrested and booked at Juvenile Hall for Elder Abuse.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Highland Police Department at (909) 425-9793.

If you are in San Bernardino County and want to know how to report elderly abuse, you can contact the Department of Aging and Adult Services, located at 686 East Mill Street San Bernardino, CA  92415. You may also call the 24 Hour Abuse Hotline:  (877) 565-2020 or you can fax at (909) 388-6718. Or you may visit courts.ca.gov for additional information and steps to obtain a restraining order.

 

Quality Hair Care At Supercuts

Staff Reports  

Supercuts is now open at Suite G in The Village West Shopping Center. You can reach them at (909) 475-0888. Check out their ad on page 12 of the Weekly News for great deals.

Supercuts is now open at Suite G in The Village West Shopping Center. You can reach them at (909) 475-0888. Check out their ad on page 12 of the Weekly News for great deals.

Walnut – Walnut residents have a new option for all of their hair care needs! Supercuts is now open in Walnut at Suite G in The Village West Shopping Center. To celebrate its grand opening, the salon is offering $12 haircuts until Aug. 5.  Some discounts will also continue until Sept. 5.

Supercuts is ranked the top hair care franchise in the U.S. in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2015 Franchise 500. They offer professional haircuts, color services and facial waxing options to keep guests looking sharp.

The new Walnut Supercuts is locally owned and operated. They have hired an outstanding team of 6 stylists from the area, all of whom are passionate about delivering an exceptional guest experience. Ongoing training and certification allows the stylists to stay current on the latest looks so they can help guests with their existing style or give them a fresh new cut.

Haircuts at the Walnut location will finish with a relaxing Hot Towel Refresher to clean away stray hairs, starting at $18 for adults, $16 for children (12 and under) and $16 for seniors (65 and older).

Supercuts accept all major credit cards and cash. Salon hours are:

  • Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Walnut salon joins over 2,300 Supercuts across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico that provide consistent, high-quality hair-care services and professional products to its guests at convenient times and locations with reasonable prices. Supercuts offer a broad selection of professional hair care products including: Paul Mitchell, American Crew, TIGI, Redken, Biolage and more.

Supercuts salons are owned and franchised by Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the leader in beauty salons and cosmetology education. Supercuts is a salon industry leader in hair care services, with over 33 million guest visits per year for haircuts, hair color services and more. Supercuts primarily targets male guests who want a current look at an affordable price. Supercuts’ proven technique, highly trained stylists and nationally recognized professional brands of hair care products offers an exceptional guest experience.

Call the Walnut Supercuts at (909) 475-0888 today for more information. Or download the Supercuts mobile app for iOS or Android, visit Supercuts.com to check-in for a same-day haircut, text 667788, or simply walk in when it’s convenient for you. For additional information about Supercuts, give them a follow at Facebook.com/Supercuts and Twitter.com/Supercuts. For more information about Regis Corporation, please visit RegisCorp.com.

Walnut Valley Board Honors Gifted Young Artist

By Kelli Gile  

Young artist Michael Wu was recognized by the Board of Trustees on July 13. Shown with teacher Seema Bagai, family members, and Board President Helen Hall.

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile
Young artist Michael Wu was recognized by the Board of Trustees on July 13. Shown with teacher Seema Bagai, family members, and Board President Helen Hall.

Walnut—Walnut Elementary student Michael Wu was lauded for his exceptional artistic talent by the WVUSD Board of Trustees on July 13.

The fifth grader recently garnered national attention as the grand prize winner in the Missing Children’s Day poster contest sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Michael, age 11, entered a drawing of a young boy hugging a teddy bear in the “Bring Our Missing Children Home” competition that aims to create awareness and promote child safety.

As national winner, Michael, his parents, and teacher Seema Bagai were awarded a trip to Washington D.C. to be recognized during the National Missing Children’s Day ceremony on May 25.

Getting Ready To Start School

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

By Nancy Stoops

In just a few weeks, our care free summers will end and school will begin. The lazy late nights will be replaced by endless hours of homework and studying. Very soon, sleeping late during the week will come to an end and we will be setting the goal of rising early and on time. But, don’t wait until the evening before to change behavioral patterns.  Start right now on adjusting sleeping schedules and give your child or teen an advantage.  It’s really hard to make that sleeping change all at once and in one evening.

Getting organized correctly can be such a help for creating an organized student.  A good notebook with tab dividers and a separate folder for each subject within the dividers can be very helpful.  A pouch with the necessary writing implements, such as a hole puncher, stapler, etc., is also very necessary.  I think some type of planner or organizer to write assignments down can really help as well.

You should also help your child or teen figure out why they didn’t meet the academic goals they had for last year.  Teach them to set daily, weekly, semester and annual goals that are realistic and obtainable.  It’s important to understand that many times just doing class and homework isn’t enough and that studying is an important part of academic success.  I work with many young people in my practice and they seem to have a hard time asking their teachers for help because they don’t want to appear stupid in front of their peers.  Help your student find ways to get the help they need and in a way that they are okay with.  Remind then to tell you right away before they are failing and can’t raise that grade.  I wish you success this year!

 

Hoisin-Glazed Meatballs

with Roasted Sweet Potato and Broccolini

By Hello Fresh   

Photo courtesy: Hello Fresh

Photo courtesy: Hello Fresh

We’re big fans of baking, rather than frying, our meatballs for a healthier alternative to this dinnertime staple. But don’t worry, the dish is still jam-packed with flavor thanks to a sweet hoisin glaze, roasted sweet potatoes, and crispy veggies. One bite and you’ll be hooked.

Cooking Time: 30 min.

Servings: 2

Nutrition: Calories: 580 cal, Fat: 22g, Sat. Fat: 7 g, Protein: 35g, Carbs: 64 g, Sugar: 19 g, Sodium: 451 mg, Fiber: 10 g

Ingredients:

  • Ground Beef- 10 oz.
  • Sweet Potatoes- 1
  • Broccolini- 6 oz.
  • Panko Breadcrumbs- ¼ cup
  • Ginger- 1 Thumb
  • Scallions- 2
  • Hoisin Sauce- 2T
  • Lime- 1
  • Sugar- 1t
  • Oil- 1T

Preparation:

  1. Prep: Wash and dry all produce. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Halve the sweet potato lengthwise, then thinly slice into ¼-inch half moons. Peel and mince the ginger. Thinly slice the scallions, then chop until finely minced.
  2. Roast the sweet potatoes: Toss the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place in the oven for about 20 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown.
  3. Make the meatballs: In a medium bowl, combine the ginger, scallions, beef, panko, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Season with salt (we used ¾ teaspoon kosher salt) and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs, and place onto one side of a lightly oiled baking sheet.
  4. Roast the broccolini: Place the broccolini on the opposite side of the baking sheet with the meatballs. Toss with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place in the oven for 15 minutes, until tender and slightly crispy.
  5. Glaze the meatballs: After 15 minutes, glaze each meatball with a little hoisin sauce. Remove the broccolini from the baking sheet, then return to the oven for about 5 minutes.
  6. Finish and serve: Cut the lime into wedges. Serve the meatballs with the broccolini and sweet potatoes on the side. Squeeze over a lime wedge and enjoy!

Missing Woman Found Dead

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Chino– On July 17, Chino Police Department released information of a missing woman, Laura Johnson, 68 year-old resident of Ontario.

The missing person report was made on July 16 to Chino Police personnel, stating that Johnson had last been seen July 15 when she had left her mother’s residence in Chino to run errands. Chino PD also received information that Johnson had been suffering from memory loss and disorientation.

An alert was issued by the California Highway Patrol describing her and the vehicle she drove. The vehicle had been described as a 1982 Toyota Corolla Sedan.

The following updated information on this incident was released on July 21: at approximately 3 p.m. on July 20 the Chino PD was notified that Johnson and her vehicle had been located in an area near the City of Niland. The area belongs to a Navy Seal bomb training facility; therefore a range master had discovered Johnson deceased near her vehicle.

Chino PD states, “The preliminary investigation indicates there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. The autopsy is pending by the Imperial County Coroner’s Office.”

However, anyone with information regarding this case may contact Detective Girasek at (909) 334-3015 or you may email him at mgirasek@chinopd.org