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Jamie’s Salsa Spaghetti

With Black Olives & Fresh Basil

By Hello Fresh with Jamie Oliver  

Photo courtesy: Hello Fresh

Photo courtesy: Hello Fresh

There are some beautiful Mediterranean vibes going on in this dish – juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh fragrant basil and delicious olives, all tossed and tangled up in al dente spaghetti. The flavor combo here is mega-simple, but when you put them together, something magical happens. Let the tomatoes ripen naturally out of the refrigerator – the warmth will ensure all those lovely flavors and juices are at their best and ready to flow. Tomatoes are source of vitamin C, a nutrient our bodies need for so many different things, including immune function and keeping our energy levels up.

Cooking time: 15 min.

Servings:  2

Nutrition: Calories: 466 cal, Fat: 15g, Sat Fat: 3g, Protein: 16g, Carbs: 70g, Sugar: 7g, Salt: 164 mg, Fiber: 4g

Ingredients:

  • 6 ounces dried spaghetti
  • 10 ounces ripe tomatoes
  • 6 black olives
  • ¼ of a bunch of fresh basil
  • ½ a clove of garlic
  • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ ounce Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

  1. Cook the spaghetti in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, which means that it should be soft enough to eat, but still have a bit of bite and firmness to it.
  2. On a large cutting board, chop the tomatoes. Add the olives to the pile of tomatoes.
  3. Pick the basil leaves, reserving the smaller ones for later and throw the rest onto the pile.
  4. Chop and add ½ a clove of garlic to the pile, then run your knife back and forth through all of the ingredients, chopping and mixing as you go, until you get a rough-looking salsa.
  5. Add 4 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, and keep chopping and mixing until well combined.
  6. Scoop out and reserve a cupful of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander.
  7. Put the spaghetti in a large bowl, scrape in the salsa dressing, adding a splash of the reserved cooking water, if needed, to make a lovely loose sauce.
  8. Sprinkle over the reserved baby basil leaves and add half of the Parmesan before serving.

Walnut Creates General Plan

City of Walnut
Walnut – For the first time in over 30 years, the City of Walnut has initiated a program to comprehensively plan its future. Every city in California is required to maintain a long-term comprehensive plan to guide physical growth and community preservation. This plan, called a General Plan, provides the framework for decisions regarding land use, traffic, parks and open space, use of community resources and preservation. Even a city like Walnut—where very little vacant land remains and the road system and park facilities are well established—benefits from planning for its future.
Through the process of updating the 1978 General Plan, the Community will have the opportunity to refine the vision and modern-day goals for Walnut that will help influence almost every action City decision-makers take moving forward. With over 95 percent of Walnut already developed with residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, protected hillsides, and parks and schools, City leaders envision that this General Plan update will work to preserve the City’s rural neighborhood character, continue to fund and provide quality municipal services, maintain a high quality of life, and manage environmental and natural resources. The General Plan update will set the direction for the next 25 years.
The new General Plan update will specifically address the following topics: 1) Land Use and Community Design, 2) Mobility, 3) Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation, 4) Community Facilities and Infrastructure, 5) Noise, and 6) Community Safety. This planning process will provide an opportunity for the community to set the City on a path that will maintain its quality of life, enhance economic opportunities, and continue Walnut’s reputation as a great place to live.
West Walnut Specific Plan
As part of the General Plan update, paralleled with the General Plan preparation, the City will prepare a Specific Plan for West Walnut. The West Walnut Specific Plan will guide future development in the area to benefit the City as a whole. Through the General Plan process, the City will work with the Community to define the future vision for West Walnut through focus on implementation and strategies for future improvements.
How Do I Participate?
To set the City on the right course, the General Plan update will require ongoing, active community participation. To reflect broad Community goals, the planning process will engage residents in creative ways, allowing residents to share ideas that reflect common community values and its hopes for the future. Community engagement efforts include community workshops, stakeholder interviews, intercept surveys, as well as City Council and Planning Commission study sessions.
General Plan Visioning Survey: We invite Walnut residents to take five minutes to fill out our Visioning Survey and tell us what you think makes Walnut great, or what may need improvement.
Please keep checking this web page for important upcoming Community engagement events and meetings and the opportunity to review the draft General Plan update and West Valley Boulevard Specific Plan documents.

 

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 7.23.16

The Weekly News covers community news for Chino, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Rowland 2016-Jul23-Weekly-COVER-v2Heights and surrounding areas of San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire. Click this link to access the complete issue in PDF format:2016-Jul23-Weekly-WEB

A Better Place

By Sarah Sanchez

I went on a mission trip to Haiti with a team a few years ago, and the team and I always talk about how much we miss Haiti. But I think it’s strange that we’re talking about how much we miss a Third World country, where people live in poverty and barely have enough food to eat. The other day, I really thought about what it was that I missed about Haiti and the first thing that popped into my head was the people.

The Haitian people who lived in the villages were always so friendly to us. They would wave at us as we walked by, have us hold their children, or ask us to pray with them. They were welcoming everywhere we went. They treated us as if we were family, even though we were strangers who didn’t even speak their language.

The Haitian children were a whole new level of friendly. Whenever we had an opportunity to play with the children, my arm would end up being tired from holding so many of them and my legs would be tired from running around with them the entire day. At one point, I had a little over ten children surrounding me, each fighting to hold my hand, trying to play with my hair, trying on my sunglasses, asking me questions in Creole or doing anything to get my attention. The funny part was that as soon as I turned around to look at them, they would give me the biggest smile. The love they showed us was truly remarkable.

It wasn’t until we were back in a United States airport that I realized how different Haiti was. The moment I realized we weren’t in Haiti anymore was the moment I turned to say “Bonswa” (meaning hello in Creole) to someone, and I didn’t see a smiling face like I was used to in Haiti.

It’s amazing to think that I miss a country where we didn’t have any electricity, where we didn’t have clean water, where we barely had enough food, and where  I’ve sweated more than I’ve sweated my entire life. But still, I have the urge to go back just so I can see those friendly faces and feel that special love all around me.

The question I found myself asking is: why do I have to go back to Haiti to feel this way? Why can’t I have that same feeling when I’m in my own hometown? Why can’t we be friendly to one another here? So I ask you to please help me spread love around the community. Say hi to one another, smile at each other, open doors, help with grocery bags, or carry out a simple act of kindness to show a stranger this love. As the years progress, I find the world becoming less civil. But who says we can’t change it? Let’s work together to make this world we live in a better place.

 

An Unforgettable Week

Pastor Mark Hopper

Pastor Mark Hopper

By Pastor Mark Hopper

 

One of the highlights of summer at our church is Vacation Bible School.  Many others churches in the community also offer VBS in June, July or August.

Vacation Bible School is a huge undertaking.  We will have over 100 volunteers serving in a variety of capacities to make this week possible.

The planning and preparations have been going on for months.  In fact, the theme and many ideas began last summer.

Vacation Bible School includes Bible lessons, crafts, recreation, and music.  The children love it and often remember it for many years to come.

One of the unforgettable benefits of VBS are the friendships that develop between the volunteers.  When you spend a week serving together, you get to know people on a much deeper level.  New friendships are formed that last a long time.

VBS touches multiple generations.  And, many of the current teen and adult volunteers attended VBS as children in the past.

This year one of my adult daughters and her four children will attend Vacation Bible School at our church.   Almost 30 years ago my daughter was an attendee and 20 years ago she was a volunteer!  Now she is bringing her own children to VBS.

Please accept this invitation to bring your children to Vacation Bible School this month. The dates are July 25-29th from 9 a.m. to noon.  VBS is open to children from Kindergarten through the fifth grade. There is a nominal registration fee.  You can find out all of the details and register online at our web site – efreedb.org.  Or you can call the church office at (909) 549-7604.

I hope you will enroll your in Vacation Bible School.  It really is an unforgettable week. 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.

 

Ask Clark’s

Q: “What are Enzymes and why do I need them?” – from Victor of Eastvale

 

A: Simply put, enzymes help the body digest our foods so that we get all of the necessary nutrients for good health. A great example of this can be seen when rice carbohydrates, also known as complex carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars to be absorbed into the body. Without the digestive enzyme amylase, the rice carbohydrates would pass through the body undigested and would not able to get into the blood and cells. As this example of a digestive enzymes shows, there are also cellular enzymes that control actions inside of cells.

Most people when asking about enzymes are referring to digestive enzymes which are also made in various areas of the body. Digestive enzymes are needed to digest foods into smaller particles so the body can absorb nutrients. Simply put, without enzymes, foods would not fully digest.

Another example to remember, a raisin is 1000 times to big to be assimilated into the body. Amylase is another type of enzyme that breaks down starches into sugar and is found in small amounts in our saliva and primarily the pancreas.

Protein digestion is accomplished with Hydrochloric acid and pepsin (HCL/Pepsin) in the stomach and protease from the pancreas. Fat digestion first starts with bile emulsification from the liver-gallbladder and lipase enzyme from the pancreas. Smaller fragments of sugars like lactose are broken down in the digestive system by enzymes made in the intestinal walls. Your body’s digestive system changes with age. From the age of 18, the body produces about 1 quart of HCL/ Pepsin fluids and 1 pint of pancreatic enzymes (amylase, protease and lipase) per day. This is enough to handle the needs for an additional calorie onset at an earlier age. As we age though, the digestive system of many individuals changes including the production of digestive fluids and enzymes to about one half.

Other circumstances can challenge our digestive system as well. Stress, food choices like junk foods, over eating and other factors might cause the body to have bloating, indigestion and other digestive complications. The use of digestive enzymes does an efficient job helping improve digestion in many circumstances. Although considered to be a newer category, digestive enzymes have been on the market for over 100 years.

Other traditional digestive aids including bitter herbs, which have been used by many different cultures including Chinese, Indian and Europeans and most other indigenous cultures. Among the most popular bitters are the ‘Swedish Bitters’. Bragg’s apple cider vinegar has been used for over 80 years for digestion as well. Supplemental forms of enzymes can come from animal or vegetable sources, including concentrated food sources of enzymes as well such as bromelain (pineapple) or papain (papaya) and ginger. The choice to use a food enzyme or digestive enzyme should not be substituted for good dietary habits.

One of the biggest uses for digestive enzymes is bloating, gas, and upset stomach which often times come from bad food choices and over eating. Making wise food choices and using enzymes or bitters when needed is the best advice. Always check with a doctor if you are having serious complications with your digestive system.

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:

Ann Nutr Metab 2010;56:74–79
(DOI:10.1159/000272133)

 
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  2. Acta Med Austriaca. 1979;6(1):13-8.[Intestinal resorption with 3H labeled enzyme mixture (wobenzyme)].[Article in German]Steffen C, Menzel J, Smolen J.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=digestive+enzymes+wobenzyme
  3. Where do the immunostimulatory effects of oral proteolytic enzymes (‘systemic enzyme therapy’) come from? Microbial proteolysis as a possible starting point. Biziulevicius GA.Med Hypotheses. 2006;67(6):1386-8. Epub 2006 Jul 25.PMID:1687035 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16870353
  4. Examination of the Antiglycemic Properties of Vinegar in Healthy AdultsJohnston C.S. · Steplewska I. · Long C.A. · Harris L.N. · Ryals R.H. Nutrition Program, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Mesa, Ariz., USA http://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/272133

 

 

All The Great Books Abridged

Staff Reports

Chino Hills- On July 22 at 7 p.m., a 98-minute theatrical performance will be held and presented by The Chino Hills Arts Committee (chARTS), a branch of the Chino Hills Community Foundation, and the Bravo Company called All the Great Books Abridged.

This event will be held at the Chino Hills Community Center at 14250 Peyton Drive. It will be a one-night only event with ticket cost at $10 per person.

All the Great Books Abridged uses vaudeville and circus humor, giant props, wigs, costumes, musical numbers, and audience participation. This is a physical performance that’s fast and funny with a flair for current events. It also has a combination of all the books that kids never had a chance to read in school. It is starring three actors who also performed in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged who are known for their witty performances that are covering a wide range of books. The Shakespeare performance in Chino Hills had three sold-out shows.

You may also visit www.chinohills.org/chARTSEvents or call Chino Hills Recreation at (909) 364-2700 for more information.

 

Energizing Breakfasts For Weekday Mornings

By StatePoint

Photo Courtesy: StatePoint

Photo Courtesy: StatePoint

Greens for breakfast might sound unconventional, but starting the day with vegetables is a fantastic way to check off some of the daily requirements for vitamins and minerals, plus get the energy needed to stay full and focused all morning.

If your family isn’t exactly keen on greens, these simple breakfast items can ease everyone into a healthier morning routine.

Satisfying Smoothie Bowls

Smoothie bowls are sweet and satisfying — and meant to be eaten with a spoon. Thicker than a typical smoothie, these delicious bowls are a mix of fresh and frozen produce, blended with your choice of superfoods and toppings. Include leafy greens such as kale or spinach and seeds like chia or hemp for a power-packed breakfast. Add avocado for a silky texture, then top with fresh berries, nuts or seeds.

Pumped-Up Pancakes

Use a high-powered blender, such as the Vitamix Professional Series 750, to whip up pancakes with a secret ingredient — zucchini. Mix chopped zucchini right into the batter and your family won’t even notice that their favorite breakfast treat has an extra boost of antioxidants and Vitamin C. For a less intense green color, peel the zucchini before blending into the batter.

Make-Ahead Savory Muffins

Muffins can be sweet or savory and are easy to take on the go. Create tasty, satiating breakfast muffins with a crust made of blended cauliflower, spinach, eggs and spices. Mold the crust into the bottom of muffin tins, top with an egg and bits of cooked bacon or ham, and bake for a make-ahead breakfast item.

Silky Green Smoothies

Smoothies are a great grab-and-go breakfast item that can be customized to each family member’s tastes. A handful of fresh greens can increase the nutritional value of nearly any smoothie recipe.

Use the natural sweetness of fruit as a camouflage for vegetables. Pineapples, oranges and grapes are particularly good ingredients to marry with vegetables. Apples can offset greens with a slight bite. Experiment to figure out your favorite combinations, increasing the amount of greens as your family becomes more accustomed to them.

To get started, try this recipe for a Basic Green Smoothie:

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 banana, peeled
  • 1 1/2 cups green grapes
  • 1 medium orange, about 5 1/2 ounces, whole, peeled but with pith intact
  • 1-inch thick slice pineapple with core, peeled
  • 1 1/2 cups packed fresh spinach
  • 1/8 teaspoon grated lime zest or thin slice of lime with peel, about 1-inch diameter
  • 2 Tablespoons agave nectar
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Directions:

  • Place ingredients into blender in the order listed and secure lid. If using a Vitamix blender, select Variable 1. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
  • Blend for 30 seconds, or until desired consistency is reached.

Subtly incorporating vegetables into your family’s diet can help expand palates and get the day off to a strong start.

Stolen Car And Property Returned

By Racine Guajardo

Chino Hills– On July 3, a residential burglary and grand theft auto was reported on the 15000 block of Aqueduct Lane in Chino Hills before 7 a.m.

The two suspects were later identified as Jose Sandoval, 33-year-old resident of Ontario and Christopher Ross, 22-year-old resident of Montclair. The Chino Hills Deputies were called to investigate the crime and found that the suspects had taken the victim’s purse that contained the keys to her vehicle.

The Pomona Police Department stopped a stolen vehicle around 2 p.m., which were the two suspects Sandoval and Ross. In the vehicle, suspects were in possession of the stolen property from the victim’s residence and were both arrested.

The Chino Hills Police Department says, “This is a good example of the cooperation between two law enforcement agencies who work together to solve and provide safety for citizens.”

If anyone has any additional information, please contact Deputy Joseph Patrick of the Chino Hills Police/Sheriff’s Department at (909) 364-2000.

Below is a list of the most common ways auto theft occurs by http://www.stolen-property.com. Knowing this information can help defend you from being a victim.

  • Checking for an alarm system. Throughout the years, people have been conditioned to ignoring car alarms on the account a loud motorcycle or truck can set a car alarm off. People’s senses are so dulled to these car alarms, car alarms are often ignored while a car is being stolen. Prevention – instead of using a car alarm that just makes noise, use a car alarm that has a pager that alerts you if the alarm is activated. Another excellent prevention for auto theft is an ignition disabler. This makes it unable to start the car without pressing the hidden ignition disable switch.
  • Smash and grab. The most common form of auto theft; breaking a window, grabbing whatever it is the thief is after and running away. Prevention – always remove anything of value from plain sight. The majority of crime is “crime of opportunity.” Also, if you have a stereo with a removable face plate, bring it with you instead of leaving it under the seat or in the glove box.
  • Drive off in a car with the keys in it. Auto thieves case out ATM’s, movie rental store drop offs or other businesses with quick drop off or pick up. When a person walks away from a running car, they jump in and the car is stolen. Prevention – never leave your car running or with the keys in it for even a moment, that’s all it takes for an auto theft to occur.
  • Cutting a steering wheel. If you have a steering wheel locking device to deter from auto theft, a thief will actually cut the steering wheel to remove the anti-theft device. Prevention – invest in a “kill switch” that disables your vehicle from starting.
  • Disabling the alarm system. Professional auto thieves know how to disable a car alarm within 15 seconds if they know what kind it is. Prevention – when having an alarm system installed in your car, go to a professional alarm installer instead of a big retail chain store. Also, do not advertise with car alarm brand stickers. This tips professional thieves off when they know how to disable certain alarm makes.
  • Auto theft using back up or spare keys. Many stolen vehicles are done so with the actual car keys. Prevention – Don’t ever leave or “hide” any spare or back up key in the car or under the bumper in a magnetic key holder as thieves do look for these.
  • Stealing vehicles from big parking lots. Thieves often case out big parking lots such as that at sporting events or concerts. Prevention – park in secured, well lit parking lots when possible, especially ones with attendants on duty.

 

 

Pan-Seared Salmon

Photo courtesy: Hello Fresh

Photo courtesy: Hello Fresh

with Arugula-Mint Pesto, Quinoa Salad, and Char-Broiled Snap Peas

By Hello Fresh

Cooking Time: 30 min.

Servings: 2

Nutrition: Calories: 750 cal, Fat: 43g, Sat. Fat: 3 g, Protein: 50g, Carbs: 42 g, Sugar: 3 g, Sodium: 200 mg, Fiber: 7 g

Ingredients:

  • Salmon- 12oz.
  • Arugula- 2 oz.
  • Mint- ¼ oz.
  • White Quinoa- ½ cup
  • Whole-Grain Mustard- 2t
  • Sliced Almonds- 1oz.
  • Garlic- 1 clove
  • Snap Peas- 4 oz.
  • Olive Oil- 5t

Preparation:

  1. Cook the quinoa: Preheat the broiler to high or the oven to 500 degrees. In a small pot, bring 1 cup water to a boil with a large pinch of salt. Once boiling, add the quinoa, cover, and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes, until tender. Fluff with a fork and place in a large bowl to cool.
  2. Prep remaining ingredients: Wash and dry all produce. Meanwhile, finely chop the mint leaves and half the arugula. Mince or grate 1 clove garlic. Trim the snap peas, if necessary.
  3. Make the arugula-mint pesto: In a small bowl, combine the mint, chopped arugula, and a large drizzle of olive oil. Stir in a pinch of garlic and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook the salmon: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the salmon on all sides with salt and pepper. Add the salmon to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, until just opaque throughout. Remove and discard the skin, if desired.
  5. Broil the snap peas: While the salmon cooks, toss the snap peas on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place the snap peas under the broiler for 4-5 minutes, until slightly charred.
  6. Make the quinoa salad: Toss the cooled quinoa with the remaining arugula, almonds, 2 teaspoons mustard (or less, to taste), and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Finish: Toss the snap peas with half the pesto. Plate the salmon alongside the snap peas and quinoa salad. Drizzle the remaining pesto over the salmon and enjoy!

Dog License Fee Increase

City of Diamond Bar

Diamond Bar – Diamond Bar dog owners are advised that new licensing fees went into effect as of July 1.

Annual license fees for altered (spayed or neutered) dogs went from $15 to $20, and from $35 to $50 for unaltered dogs. The fee paid by senior dog owners is the same for unaltered dogs, but only $10 if the pet is altered.

Revenue collected from pet licensing fees goes toward offsetting the cost of animal care and control services provided by the Inland Valley Human Society S.P.C.A (IVHS). The last time the dog licensing fee schedule was updated was in 2007.

In addition to staffing and maintaining a clean and compassionate environment for all the stray, injured and lost-and-found animals in its care, IVHS also:

  • Facilitates pet adoptions and reunites lost pets with their owners
  • Offers low-cost veterinary care services (spaying and neutering surgery, rabies shots and other vaccines for both dogs and cats, micro chipping, deworming, and nail clipping)
  • Responds to animal-related emergencies, including requests to pick up seriously sick or injured strays and bring them to veterinarians for emergency treatment, or collect dead strays and wildlife
  • Enforces animal control laws and investigates reports of animal abuse.

As a reminder, State law mandates that all dogs, four months of age and older, be vaccinated against rabies and maintain a current license.

For more information, call IVHS at 909.623.9777 (909.594.9858 for after-hours emergency services), visit its website at www.ivhsspca.org or stop by its facility, located at 500 Humane Way in Pomona, during its office hours of Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (open until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday); kennel and adoption services start at 10:00 a.m.

 

Search And Rescue

Staff Reports

San Bernardino County– A 911 call was received to Victor Valley Station on July 9 around 7:45 p.m. from a distraught female in regards to her husband, who went OHV riding of the El Mirage Dry Lake Bed and had not returned.

She provided the deputies with information as to exactly the color of the OHV he was riding, what he was wearing, and that she had not seen him for over 4 to 5 hours. Jaime Velasquez had never ridden before in the area, and went with no food and no water. After the information was received by the deputies, Velasquez was listed as a critical missing adult. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department assisted Victor Valley Station in the search.

A Command Post was set up on Oasis Road south of El Mirage Road near Black Mountain on Sunday, July 10 at 5 a.m. by search and rescue members with direction of the Search and Rescue Coordinator Deputy Mark Lewis. Teams were put together and deployed at around 4:45 a.m. on the search for Velasquez.

Jaime Velasquez was located a little after 6 a.m. suffering from a head injury and possible broken leg. He was carried back to the command post. Paramedics were on site waiting and transported him to Antelope Valley Hospital to be treated for his injuries.

Thanks to the team effort and the volunteers who responded to help in assisting the search and rescue.

The Victor Valley Sheriff’s Stations Off Highway Vehicle Team would like to remind everyone to be prepared with adequate food and water, ride in pairs, and never venture out alone. Helmets are required by California State Law when operating an Off Highway Vehicle.

For additional information on legal riding areas or California State Laws regarding Off Highway Vehicles, please contact Sergeant Jeff Toll at (760) 868-1006.

 

July 2016 SGV News

2016-07-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: 2016-07-SGVNews-WEB

Recent Recalls

By Racine Guajardo

Here is a new list of some recent recalls:

  1. General Mills voluntarily recalls a limited quantity of Frozen Beyond Meat Vegetarian Indian Curry with Beyond Chicken: General Mills today announced a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of frozen Beyond Meat Vegetarian Indian Curry with Beyond Chicken, produced over seven days in April 2016. This product is available exclusively at Whole Foods.
  2. Little Lotus Baby Swaddles and Sleeping Bags recalled by Embrace technologies due to choking hazard (Recall Alert): The shoulder snaps on the baby swaddles and sleeping bags can break or detach.
  3. Continental Mills recalls Blueberry Pancake Mix because of possible health risk:Continental Mills has issued a recall affecting only retail Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix, which involves product manufactured between April 2016 and June 2016. The company was notified by our supplier that their product, a blueberry nugget, is made with a small percentage of affected flour which was recalled by General Mills because it may be contaminated with E. coli O121.
  4. Bernhardt recalls Dressers and Nightstands due to serious tip-over hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall.
  5. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Pacifica vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through April 28, 2016. The center overhead seat belt stow clip may fracture and prevent use of the seat belt in the third-row and/or second-row center passenger seat (if so equipped).

Straight Talk With Danice

 

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

A letter from J.C.

Q: I recently hired a personal trainer at the gym.  He is very helpful and I’ve learned a lot from him but I want to discontinue his services because he talks about politics all the time.  I don’t agree with his views and I just want to workout and not hear his opinion.  When I mentioned this in the past, he treats me differently in a bad way.  I’m not good at things like this, can you help me?

 

A: Please don’t be confused about this very important fact.  Your trainer works for you.  If you have become dissatisfied with his services, it’s time to move on.  If he treats you differently because you don’t share his views then he is very unprofessional, which you already know because he’s trying to cram his political views down your throat.  Let him know that this will be the last month that you retain his services.  Express your desire to branch out and try other interesting ways to stay fit that don’t require you to be “ON” and thinking about world events.  He will get the hint and hopefully clean up his behavior for future clients.  If he pressures you and you feel yourself weakening, just say one final time that you have made up your mind and then stop discussing the topic.  You do not have an obligation to explain yourself to your trainer when he’s already ignored your initial requests about discussing politics.

 

 

Pedestrian Dies In Chino

Staff Reports

Chino– On July 6, a pedestrian was walking on the 15400 block of Euclid Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle and declared deceased at the scene.

The male pedestrian was identified as 62-year-old, Lawrence Griffeth of Fullerton who was struck by the driver of a 2013 Nissan Sentra.

After investigation, the driver of the Nissan Sentra was identified as Erika Gutierrez, age 40 and resident of Corona. According to Chino PD, the pedestrian is believed to have been near the southbound lanes of traffic when the Sentra collided with Griffeth and fatally injured him. Gutierrez also had a passenger, but both were uninjured.

Once the Chino Valley Fire Paramedics arrived, they pronounced the pedestrian deceased at the scene.

Erika Gutierrez was also arrested at the scene for being under the influence of alcohol and booked at West Valley Detention Center. The exact cause of the collision is still under investigation.

While the Chino Police Department Traffic Unit was completing the investigation, Euclid Avenue was closed between Merrill Avenue and Kimball Avenue and remained closed for approximately 5 hours.

If you have any information regarding the case, you may contact Corporal Trosper in the Traffic Unit at strosper@chinopd.org or call (909) 334-3153.

Quality Comes First At Peterson Auto Repair

By K.P. Sander

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. Also see their ad on page 8 Weekly News.

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. Also see their ad on page 8 Weekly News.

 

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 (see page 8 of the Weekly News) and get a discount on your brakes.

 

Gotta Catch ‘Em All!

By Racine Guajardopokemon-pic

The Pokémon Go App is the latest craze! The game app first launched on July 6 in the app store for Australia, New Zealand and the United States. On July 13, it was made available in Germany, and on July 14, it was available in the UK. In just one week of the launch date, the Pokémon app has become the most successful mobile app in history.

Pokémon originally started as a game for Nintendo in 1996, and the Pokémon trading cards started in October of 1996. Of course with technology constantly evolving, it was destined to create this app.

Many people love it, hate it, or have found it as a bonding experience between friends, family, and even co-workers. The game allows people to gather in outdoor areas and opens communication between each other.

It seems like the most people who were in the age group of 20 to 30 years old found the app to be the most enjoyable, but community members of all ages are enjoying the app.

10-year-old Andrew Larson says, “It’s a new adventure for everyone!”

Andrew is right because many are even expressing how the app is getting them to adventure out and explore their local community.

Mother of Andrew Larson, Jennifer, says “Pokémon Go is a great fun way to interact and get outside. I like that the game teaches a person to be cautious of their surroundings. Which means more eyes are on alert. Never a bad idea! I also enjoy connecting with my 10 year old, while on the hunt for more Pokémon.”

“Pokémon go has opened doors that hasn’t been opened up in years…it’s making people more active and it’s bring people together,” said Gemayal Adams, 32 years old.

“This game makes me want to go out more than my friends do,” said Raylene Arcides, 21.

“This is how I see it. We see kids inside sitting in front of TV all day with video games. Kids don’t go out like we used to back then. Electronics (which I love) have taken over. I think it’s pretty cool [Pokémon Go] has people going outside and walking looking for those dang things, if it helps with obesity and make kids healthy then so be it,” said Katrina Casas, 27 years old.

Many residents have even admitted they are out exercising more because of the app.

“I exercise more in one day than I have in years,” said Adrian Guajardo, 27 years old.

Charles Sapalasan, 22, agreed by saying, “Pokémon Go has got me up on my feet to get some exercise and meet some real friendly people.”

Adriana Sepulveda, 37, doesn’t have the app but she’s noticed that more people are outside. “There’s a lot more people out and they all look lost running around.”

Josie Ma, 16, agreed it was a great app but expressed her regret for picking the wrong team. “I chose the yellow team (Instinct) and it’s the worst team out of the three, worst decision I have made. This app is great though because it lets a lot of people get to walk around and exercise.”

The app has received positive feedback overall, but there are still many residents who aren’t too thrilled about it.

Stephanie Denise, 46, described the app as “Ridiculous!”

Kandra Shinedling agreed by saying, “I say it’s a dumb app! I never got into Pokémon and don’t care for it. People waste more time on it when they could be exercising and doing something good with themselves instead of trying to catch something that’s not even there. Plus, it’s just another way for the government to keep a tag on you.”

But the app is still enjoyable for many and said to be bringing families, friends, and community members together.

Adriana Flores, 32, said, “I may look stupid playing but at least I’m having fun!”

“At first I thought how stupid just another trend…. but honestly I have an 11-year-old daughter and quite frankly it’s cool to spend time with her on some kind of common ground. Seriously I’m schooling her on something she’s interested,” said local resident Eddie Medina, 29 years old.

“Just playing this game for a few days, I gained two new friends at work and I also find myself to be more active,” said Mathew Sanchez, 27.

Robert Mejia, 28, agreed by saying that he’s met a lot of people and has even met girls through the app!

Felicia Weese, 30, hunts for Pokémon with her husband and described her most recent encounter in the community: “My husband and I drove to Downtown Riverside to check out all the Poke stops and there was upwards of 100 people there… At 11 at night! It was funny to see everyone walking around following their phones to try to get the best Pokémon. It reminded me a lot of zombie movies the way people were slowly moving in herds.”

Many residents have found the game to be so addicting, that they are driving around trying to catch these Pokémon! However, the game has also become a hazard, with one report of a car accident in New York due to the person playing the game while driving. There has also been another report of thieves using the app to find and rob players. One report was made but was not verified of a woman who found a dead body while playing the app.

Therefore, Police offered the following advice to Pokémon Go players:

  • Don’t play the game while driving a car or bicycle.
  • Don’t trespass on private property just to “catch” a Pokémon.
  • Avoid staring down at your phone and be aware of hazards like roadways, drop-offs and waterways.
  • Be cautious of who you share your location with.
  • Don’t travel alone.

For those who enjoy, stay safe and have fun!

It’s Our Stories That Make Us Who We Are

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

By Nancy Stoops

Every human being becomes attached to his or her story.  Some of our stories are about the joys of our life, others are about the horror.  Some of us grew up in families that made life safe while others had horrible things done to them that stole their safety.  We seem to literally be creations based on the pieces of our stories that have stuck with us.  All of us wish we could be born into a family that was healthy and whole, but many times that is not the case.  I treat so many people that were damaged as children and spend their adult years acting out the dysfunction.

Let me try and explain what I mean by example.  Let’s say when you grew up and one of your parents was an alcoholic and your role was to always take care of your younger siblings. You had to deal with the trauma that went with all of the drinking.  Let’s also say that you felt bad for the parent that didn’t drink and you always took care of him or her, and tried to prevent any harm to the family when your parent would drink.  It always seemed like no matter what you did, things would still go badly. Now let’s look at present day, you may have anxiety or panic when you see things start to fall apart and you feel like there’s nothing you can do.  This is now amplified because that could be exactly how you felt when you were growing up.

In order to stop this vicious cycle, one must learn to differentiate the past from the present and what the truth is.  The truth is you did your best as that child, but circumstances were beyond your control.  The truth is that as an adult, you are in control and you have the power to manage your life and your emotions differently.  Set yourself free from those lies that haunt you!

Off Duty Officer Struck On 60 Freeway In Chino

Staff Reports

An LAPD officer’s damaged motorcycle after crash on 60 freeway.

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An LAPD officer’s damaged motorcycle after crash on 60 freeway.

Chino– On July 13, a veteran LAPD Central Traffic Division Officer was on his way to work when he was struck by an SUV on the 60 freeway near the City of Chino.

The incident happened around 11 a.m. on the westbound freeway near Mountain Avenue and was airlifted with major injuries, according to CHP.

CHP officials also stated that the accident occurred when a SUV swerved into the carpool lane after the vehicle had failed to slow for stopping traffic, according to a witness.

According to LAPD Officer Tony Im, the condition of the officer is not known but expected to survive as he’s being treated at Loma Linda University Medical Center.

As investigators were at the scene, the 60 freeway closed and reopened back up around 2 p.m.

As drivers, we should always be aware of our surroundings and look out for motorcyclists in order to avoid this situation from happening again. If you are a motorcycle driver, below are some extra tips by http://www.motorcycles.about.com to help you stay visible to vehicle drivers.

The first way to avoid being hit is to stay out of the blind spots of other vehicles and give you enough room to react. Ways to do so include:

  • Making sure you can see the drivers of the cars around you; if you can see them (through eye contact or in their mirrors), chances are you’re in their line of sight… but never assume anything.
  • Creating a safety buffer around you, which means leaving enough distance ahead of you, and giving yourself space to maneuver away from trouble.
  • Avoid lingering in the blind spots created by the A-pillars and C-pillars of cars; those are the front 3/4 and rear 3/4 angle views out of the driver seat. Passing can be a dangerous maneuver, so be especially aware when overtaking a car or another rider.
  • If you’re riding with a group, be sure to leave a safe distance around you, and ride in a staggered formation for maximum visibility.

If you have any information in regards to this incident, please contact Chino Police Department at (909) 628-1234.