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Walnut Valley Schools Named ‘America’s Most Challenging Schools’

By Kelli Gile

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile Diamond Bar and Walnut High Schools are ranked among America’s Most Challenging High Schools by The Washington Post. Shown: 2016 DBHS Super Star Seniors Garrett Masuda, Meanna Gray, Miriam Sun, and Jeff Chow.

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile
Diamond Bar and Walnut High Schools are ranked among America’s Most Challenging High Schools by The Washington Post. Shown: 2016 DBHS Super Star Seniors Garrett Masuda, Meanna Gray, Miriam Sun, and Jeff Chow.

 

Walnut- Walnut Valley Unified School District is pleased to announce that Diamond Bar and Walnut High Schools have made the listing of “2016 America’s Most Challenging High Schools” by The Washington Post.

“Our exemplary high schools continue to be recognized on a national stage for preparing students to be academically competitive for the next chapter in their lives,” said Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor. “We are honored that Diamond Bar and Walnut have been named among the nation’s most rigorous high schools!”

Diamond Bar scored 59th in California and 537th in the nation and Walnut scored 63rd in California and 568th in the nation.

Schools are ranked through the College Index formula, invented by education columnist Jay Mathews, which is a simple ratio: the number of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests given at a school in 2015 divided by the number of graduates.

Schools with ratios of 1.00 or above made the list, with approximately 22,000 U.S public high schools included this year.

Brazilian Leaders Visit U.S.

Staff Reports

Photo Courtesy: Michael Armijo Jerry Silva hosted a dinner for local officials to meet with Brazilian leaders as part of the IVCLA.

Photo Courtesy: Michael Armijo
Jerry Silva hosted a dinner for local officials to meet with Brazilian leaders as part of the IVCLA.

Ontario– Local resident, Jerry Silva, hosted a Home Hospitality dinner for Brazil Leaders last month thanks to the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles (IVCLA). The visitors were invited to the United States under the auspices of the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program.

The Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project: Meet with youth initiatives, campaign organizers, political candidates, party officials, and media representatives to examine methods of youth engagement; learn about the structure, processes, and financing of political campaigns; discuss the role of political parties, conventions, and grassroots political organizations in federal, state, and local elections; examine the influence of domestic and international issues, media coverage, and civil society on candidates; and study young people’s impact on the upcoming Presidential, Congressional, and State 2016 elections.

Silva’s event did just that, as many Brazilian leaders and dignitaries were in attendance, including the Mayor of El Monte, Councilman Jerry Velasco, and political consultant Luis Alvarado. Various media agencies were also in attendance, including OurWeeklyNews.com.

Silva said that he hosted and paid for this event because he loves bringing people and groups together. “It allows me to share my values and the values of my guests with these dignitaries from other countries.”

“As a board meeting with IVCLA, I am able to assist our organization on the programming that is done in IVCLA on behalf of the State Department, and the quality of meetings and dialogue we are to put together will help better understand our similarities, rather than focus on the differences,” said Silva.

Another benefit from these meetings can be that each country will have a better understanding of how one country may solve a problem, based on their resources and knowledge. “By sharing our experiences and knowledge, you hope there is better dialogue in the future of how we both learn and take it back to our colleagues and communities, regardless of their branch of government,” said Silva.

Silva said he believes the dinner went very well. “My guests and I were able to build new friendships in Brazil in better understanding their challenges and their resources. In return, they have done the same and hopefully see IVCLA and my involvement as a future resource.”

Silva plans to host future events, however he would only be able to if the state department approves travel and programming for dignitaries that request to visit Los Angeles as part of their education.

“I would like to do 3-4 events per year. As a traveler of many countries, I’ve learned to appreciate various cultures and their traditions,” said Silva.

Silva is a former Public Affairs Manager for Southern California Edison, board member for Hispanic 100 and a former White House Fellows regional judge, among other titles.

For more information about the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles, visit http://www.ivcla.org.

Did You Know?

Living with Diabetes

 

Courtesy of IEHP

Nearly 16 million people in the United States have diabetes. But diabetes can be treated.  With the right care and some lifestyle changes, you’ll feel better, and enjoy a long and healthy life.

What is diabetes?

When you have diabetes, your body does not have enough of the hormone “insulin”, or it is not working correctly. If you have type 1 diabetes, your body makes little or no insulin. If you have type 2 diabetes, your body is making insulin but is not able to use it.

Is there a cure?

There is no cure for diabetes, but many people with the illness can live healthy lives. Your Doctor will work closely with you to set up a plan. Here are some changes you can make to stay healthy:

  • Eat a well balanced diet
  • Exercise each day
  • Take your medicine the way your Doctor tells you
  • Keep a healthy weight
  • Check your blood sugar levels
  • See your dentist every six months, and your eye doctor yearly
  • Practice good foot and skin care

When to see your Doctor:

Whether you have diabetes or not, you should see your Doctor often. If you have diabetes, Doctor visits are important. Your Doctor will review your blood sugar levels, perform tests and check your feet.

You don’t always have to wait for regular visits. Call your Doctor if:

  • You have the flu, cold, or respiratory infection
  • You have discomfort in your hands or feet
  • You have any vision problems

 

Diamond Bar Council Recap

By Natalie Kim

 

Diamond Bar – The May 17 Diamond Bar Council meeting began with a presentation to the outgoing Los Angeles County 4th District Supervisor Don Knabe, celebrating years of service to Diamond Bar and Los Angeles County. Following a reception for Knabe, the Council proclaimed May 2016 as Water Awareness Month.

After the public comments, the schedule of future events were read, including the Planning Commission meeting on May 24; the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on May 26; City wide recognition of Memorial Day on May 30; and the next City Council meeting on  June 7.

The Council approved the following items on the consent calendar: City Council minutes from the meeting of May 3; the Parks and Recreation minutes from the meeting of March 24; ratification of a check register totaling $750,250.23; approval of a second contract amendment with Siemens Industry, Inc. for a one year extension for traffic signal maintenance; and appropriation of Prop A funds to the fiscal year 2015-16 CIP budget; and award the design and construction management services contract to Iteris, Inc for the Traffic Signal Infrastructure Upgrades Project Phase II. The Council agreed to amend the contract with ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance to a six month extension and alert the company that current maintenance of landscape and parks is subpar.

Following Council reports and comments, the Council adjourned to the next meeting on June 7.

South Pointe Named State Champs!

 ‘History Day’ team going to nationals

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile California History Day winners Joshua Chung, Raymond Cheng, Cyrus Phan, and Phillip Huynh, shown with advisor Kevin Duh, will compete in Washington D.C. in June.

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile
California History Day winners Joshua Chung, Raymond Cheng, Cyrus Phan, and Phillip Huynh, shown with advisor Kevin Duh, will compete in Washington D.C. in June.

 

Diamond Bar – Four South Pointe Middle School honors students are headed to Washington D.C. for the National History Day competition on June 12-16.

Eighth graders Joshua Chung, Raymond Cheng, Cyrus Phan, and Phillip Huynh created the winning “NASA’s Early Manned Missions” exhibit.

“They were declared California champions and will be representing the state at the national contest,” said social studies teacher and advisor Kevin Duh.

A total of three groups from South Pointe competed during the California History Day contest on May 6-8.

The students spent several months researching topics revolving around the 2016 NHD theme “Exploration, Encounter, and Exchange.”

Their projects qualified for the state competition at the L.A. County History Day at Azusa Pacific University in March.

 

 

Is Your Water Safe to Drink?

Courtesy of State PointSafe-Water-WEB

Although many Americans are aware of the water crises taking place in different parts of the country, such as Flint, Michigan and New Jersey, most believe themselves to be far removed from these situations. Experts caution however, that what’s happening there could happen anywhere, anytime to whole neighborhoods, individual streets or even just to a specific house.

Indeed, plumbing components still could legally contain up to eight percent lead as recently as January 2014. The good news is that there are steps you can take to protect your family.

“The most important thing individual families can do to improve water quality is to filter it at home,” says Joseph Harrison, former chief of the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Branch.

Harrison says there are filters that require installation, but the easiest option is to purchase a filtering system available at a local retailer that you fill with water and put in your fridge. Such systems come in various shapes and sizes, making them a good option for any size family or fridge.

For example, ZeroWater offers the only portable gravity-fed pour through filtration device that reduces the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) measurement down to virtually zero and are certified by the NSF for lead reduction and other heavy metals to a safe level.

By removing 99.6 percent of all total dissolved solids, the filters get a 000 measurement on the digital water meter, which is equivalent to purified bottled water. They also remove more pharmaceuticals and chemicals than other leading two-stage filter brands, according to Good Housekeeping Research.

“Until all lead pipes in the water infrastructure system are safely replaced, consumers are largely on their own when it comes to protecting their families from lead,” says Harrison. “That’s why it’s so important to treat your water with a filter certified to reduce lead content.”

While all families should take steps to protect their health, proactive measures are especially crucial for families with pregnant women and children under six years old. This is because lead toxin exposure primarily affects developing brains and causes reduced intelligence, learning disabilities, developmental delays and fetal deaths.

To learn more about water filtration and how to test your water for lead, visit ZeroWater.com.

You don’t have to accept your local water quality as-is. By filtering your water, you can improve both its quality and its taste.

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 6.04.16

2016-Jun4-Weekly-COVERThe Weekly News covers community news for Chino, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Rowland Heights and surrounding areas of San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire. Click this link to access the complete issue in PDF format:2016-Jun4-Weekly-WEB

Gas Leak At CH Shoppes

Photo courtesy: Google Images

Photo courtesy: Google Images

Staff Reports

Chino Hills– Construction workers reportedly hit a natural gas line Friday morning at The Shoppes in Chino Hills. Officials said crews were called and several businesses were evacuated for their safety.

A crew of construction workers were near Forever 21 on the 13800 block of City Center Drive and the Chino Valley Fire District were notified at around 7:45 a.m. about the gas line. A spokeswoman for the fire district, Massiel Ladron De Guevara, said “they had struck a 2-inch natural gas line.”

De Guevara also stated that about a dozen neighboring businesses were evacuated, and the Chino Police and the gas company were at the scene.

Spokeswoman for the utility company, Rosa Santana, said “Southern California Gas crews brought the gas leak under control at 9:22 a.m.”

According to an update on Twitter, Chino Valley Fire District lifted the evacuation order around 10 a.m., determining that there was no longer a leak.

If you have any concerns about the location and depth of gas lines, SoCalGas authorities advise contractors, homeowners, and businesses to call 811.

Walnut Council Recap

By Natalie Kim

Walnut – The May 25 Walnut Council meeting began with several presentations, the first of which went to Collegewood Elementary School. Collegewood received an award for the Trash Free Lunch Challenge. Stanley G. Oswalt Academy also received a California Gold Ribbon School achievement. The Council proclaimed May 2016 as Water Awareness Month, and announced New York Pizzeria as the Spring 2016 Business of the Quarter.

Following the public comments, the Council approved all items on the consent calendar, including the Study Session minutes of May 11; the City Council meeting minutes of May 11; a resolution allowing claims and demands in the amount of $1,147,134.41; and an award of a bid to L. Barrios & Associates, Inc. for Trail Improvements.

After Councilmember reports and comments, the Council adjourned to the next City Council meeting on June 8 at 21201 La Puente Rd., Walnut.

Youth Science Center Open During Summer

YSC_logo-color-WEBBy Racine Guajardo
Hacienda Heights- The Youth Science Center’s (YSC) primary focus is a highly rated noteworthy summer program. Various programs offer children fun ways to learn more about computers, science, technology, and the world around them.
YSC is a nonprofit organization established in 1962, whose motto is to Inform, Instruct, and Inspire students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) subjects. Programs specifically offered are: Science Learning Center, StarLab Planetarium, Year-Round Classes, Inquiry-Based Science Classes, Field Trips, Water Education Programs, Sewer Science Program, and the Science Store is available to purchase books and other materials.
Chairman of YSC, Ron Chong, has 32 years experience in this field with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from University of California, Berkeley. The instructors are also credentialed public school teachers from local districts who have won awards including “District Teacher of the Year.”
Many children that have attended YSC pursue degrees in science fields. Chong states, “It is rewarding to see children who have come through our classes and gone on to become doctors, scientists, and engineers.”
The Youth Science Center is serving families from Whittier to Chino Hills. They are located at 16446 Wedgeworth Drive. Hacienda Heights, CA 91745. If you have any questions, you may call (626) 854-9825 or visit their website at http://www.youthsciencecenter.org
Any readers who mention “Our Weekly News” will receive a $25 discount on the total for classes taken at the summer program at Bixby Elementary in Hacienda Heights. Sign up Today!

Chino Valley Schools Place In Solar Cup

Staff Reports

Courtesy of CVUSD A Chino High team member participates in the endurance race at this year’s Solar Cup.

Courtesy of CVUSD
A Chino High team member participates in the endurance race at this year’s Solar Cup.

Chino/Chino Hills– Last week, two Chino Valley high schools placed in this year’s Solar Cup, which is a high school competition involving solar-powered boats. The event was held May 13 to 15 at Lake Skinner in the Temecula area.

A Chino High School team placed second overall in the race, and also took first in the public service announcement category of the event. Chino Hills High also participated in the Solar Cup and took 32nd place overall.
“The Solar Cup program has students building and racing 16-foot-long solar-powered boats, learning about conservation of natural resources, electrical and mechanical engineering, problem solving, and more,” according to the Chino Valley Unified School District.
All teams are entered in the competition and sponsored by Metropolitan Water member agencies and local water utilities.
“This year, after overcoming a number of obstacles, the team from Chino High School placed second overall in the competition,” said team advisor Kevin Britten, an environmental science and chemistry teacher at Chino High in a CVUSD news release. “This was a remarkable and unexpected result based on the problems that we were having with the boat. For a period of time, there was some question as to whether we would even have an operating boat. We overcame the problems and competed quite well over the period of three days.”

Straight Talk With Danice

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

Is Laser Eye Surgery Safe? – A Letter from Alex

 

By Danice Akiyoshi ND

Q: I have been considering laser eye surgery.  Do you think it’s safe?

A: With any surgical procedure, it’s important to do your research.  You want to make sure you are choosing the right surgeon and facility.  Read as many reviews as you can before making your decision.  I had laser eye surgery a few years ago and I’ve been very satisfied with the results.

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.

CH Man Leads Deputies On Pursuit

Staff Reports
Chino Hills– A Chino Hills man led Chino Hills Deputies on a short pursuit through a local neighborhood.
On May 18, the Chino Hills Police Department responded to a vehicle parked in front of a residence in the 1500 block of Peach Street. At approximately 11:38 p.m., deputies contacted the two occupants in the vehicle.
The driver was later identified as Dylan Morehouse of Rancho Cucamonga. Morehouse was asked to provide his identification and instead, he fled from the deputy. As deputies pursued the vehicle, the suspect led them for one mile around various streets in Chino Hills before colliding with a chain-link fence. Morehouse and the female occupant ran away on foot after the collision. However, a short time later, they both were located and taken into custody.
Morehouse was booked for felony evading a peace officer at West Valley Detention Center.

Create Summer Adventures

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

By Nancy Stoops

School is over for most children and it’s time for some fun and adventure.  Make this the summer you get your children off those electronic devices and outside to have some fun.  Make this the summer where everybody does some hiking in some beautiful scenery and where everybody spends some time in those beach waves or in the pool.  Make some plans for a day trip or if possible, a vacation away.

If you are low on money this summer, be creative about ways to create some fun outside.  We didn’t have lots of money when I was growing up, but I always had fun outside.  I loved when we would grill and eat outside as we would watch the sunset.  I don’t know why food seems to taste better when it is eaten outside.  My mom would even turn on the sprinklers and we would run through them; I thought I was in heaven.  I would also fill my wagon up with all kinds of leaves and rocks and I would put on a mask to pretend I was having an underwater adventure.

We have a huge pool at my home and my grandchildren love the dive sticks that you can purchase at target.  They love when we throw them in and they can dive to the bottom and retrieve them.

We do have some nice hiking trails locally so gather the family and put Fido on a leash for a walk. You can help everybody get more fit this summer.  You can take advantage of the concerts in the park, pack a picnic dinner, or spend a day at the beach.  You could also hop on a train and go south or north even just for the day.  Get everybody outside for some fun and for some adventures this summer!

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 nancyjstoops@verizon.net

IE News: Inmate Missing From SB Camp

Staff Reports

Crestline– AInmate-BWn inmate walked away from a state conservation camp on Tuesday, May 31.

The inmate identified as Chad Ellebracht, 40, was reported missing at around 7:30 a.m. from the Pilot Rock Conservation Camp #15 in the San Bernardino County, officials stated.  Dormitory buildings and the camp perimeter were searched by the camp staff, but were unable to find him. The Camp reported his disappearance to the local law enforcement agencies. He was last seen at a routine inmate count at 5:40 a.m.

Ellebracht has multiple tattoos, including his last name across his upper chest. He weighs about 200 pounds and 5 feet, 11 inches tall. He was finishing a three year sentence, to be released on August 8, for possession of a controlled substance for sale.

If you have any information, please contact California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials camp commander at (909) 338-1950 or the Sierra Conservation Center Watch Commander at (209) 984-5291, ext 5439.

History 101

Photo courtesy: NJ.com

Photo courtesy: NJ.com

First Drive-In Movie Theater Opens

Courtesy of History.com

On June 4 in 1933, eager motorists park their automobiles on the grounds of Park-In Theaters, the first-ever drive-in movie theater, located on Crescent Boulevard in Camden, New Jersey.

Park-In Theaters–the term “drive-in” came to be widely used only later–was the brainchild of Richard Hollingshead, a movie fan and a sales manager at his father’s company, Whiz Auto Products, in Camden. Reportedly inspired by his mother’s struggle to sit comfortably in traditional movie theater seats, Hollingshead came up with the idea of an open-air theater where patrons watched movies in the comfort of their own automobiles. He then experimented in the driveway of his own house with different projection and sound techniques, mounting a 1928 Kodak projector on the hood of his car, pinning a screen to some trees, and placing a radio behind the screen for sound. He also tested ways to guard against rain and other inclement weather, and devised the ideal spacing arrangement for a number of cars so that all would have a view of the screen.

The young entrepreneur received a patent for the concept in May of 1933 and opened Park-In Theaters, Inc. less than a month later, with an initial investment of $30,000. Advertising it as entertainment for the whole family, Hollingshead charged 25 cents per car and 25 cents per person, with no group paying more than one dollar. The idea caught on, and after Hollingshead’s patent was overturned in 1949, drive-in theaters began popping up all over the country. One of the largest was the All-Weather Drive-In of Copiague, New York, which featured parking space for 2,500 cars, a kid’s playground and a full service restaurant, all on a 28-acre lot.

Drive-in theaters showed mostly B-movies–that is, not Hollywood’s finest fare–but some theaters featured the same movies that played in regular theaters. The initially poor sound quality–Hollingshead had mounted three speakers manufactured by RCA Victor near the screen–improved, and later technology made it possible for each car’s to play the movie’s soundtrack through its FM radio. The popularity of the drive-in spiked after World War II and reached its heyday in the late 1950s to mid-60s, with some 5,000 theaters across the country. Drive-ins became an icon of American culture, and a typical weekend destination not just for parents and children but also for teenage couples seeking some privacy. Since then, however, the rising price of real estate, especially in suburban areas, combined with the growing numbers of walk-in theaters and the rise of video rentals to curb the growth of the drive-in industry. Today, fewer than 500 drive-in theaters survive in the United States.

A Dinner To Remember

Pastor Mark Hopper

Pastor Mark Hopper

By Pastor Mark Hopper

My wife and I will be celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary on June 4th.  It is hard to believe that we were married 45 years ago.

We actually met at the beginning of our freshman year at Scottsdale High School in 1964.  I was elected as the freshman class president and she was elected the class secretary.

We became good friends as we worked on Homecoming floats and various class projects.  We enjoyed being with a group of friends as we cheered our hearts out at the school football games and enjoyed high school life in the 1960’s.

However, we didn’t actually start dating until our senior year.  She said that I was too busy dating girls with long blond hair and I didn’t seem to notice this cute red head that would be my future wife!

We continued to date as we went to college at Arizona State University.  As our friendship deepened, it seemed inevitable that one day we would get married.

On my wife’s birthday 45 years ago, we went out for a special dinner at the Camelback Inn overlooking the lights of Phoenix.  It was a perfect setting to give her an engagement ring and ask her to marry me.

Recently, we went back to the Camelback Inn to celebrate our 45th anniversary.  The setting was beautiful and the food was great.  We took time to reflect on our journey together.

We have been very blessed to have four wonderful adult kids and seven grandchildren with another one on the way.   It has been an honor to serve together for over 40 years in two wonderful churches – 13 years in Arizona and 28 years here in Diamond Bar.

When we told the server at the restaurant that we were celebrating our 45th anniversary, he presented us with a special dessert at the end of our meal.  The chef had written “45th Anniversary” on the dessert plate.  We took a picture to capture the moment.  It really was a dinner to remember!

Let me encourage you to make time to express your love an appreciation to your husband or wife.  Make a date and plan a dinner to remember!  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.

Suzanne Somers Coming To Clarks In Rancho Mirage!

Staff Reports

 

Rancho Mirage– This Monday, June 6, at noon, Suzanne Somers will be at Clark’s Nutrition in Rancho Mirage! The 69-year-old actress, author, and entrepreneur is coming to Clark’s to speak on toxic-free living; based on her latest book, “Tox-Sick (from toxic to not sick)”.

In conjunction with her appearance, Clark’s will be launching her toxic-free home cleaning supplies in their retail locations.

In 2014, Suzanne was at Clarks to launch her SUZANNE Organics, toxic-free, gluten free, cosmetics and skincare collection. Her cosmetics and skin care line has been a huge success. In fact, Clark’s created what looks like a MAC make-up counter, with free makeovers, in all their locations.

Clark’s Marketing Director, Mike Barnett says, “Suzanne is such a great advocate for health. She has helped women realize that the make-up they put on their face goes into their body with her cosmetic line. Now, she is helping all of us see how to get toxins out of our home with her book and home cleaning products.” Somers book, “Tox-Sick (from toxic to not sick)” will also be available in paperback for the first time at Clarks on Monday.

Suzanne says she chose Clark’s Nutrition to be the exclusive retailer for her cutting edge alternative to chemical based products, because, “Our messages are the same. The partnership with Clark’s is a perfect fit.”

Somers, a Clark’s customer for years in their Rancho Mirage location says, “I met with Ray Clark, the CEO, a true visionary, and I felt his devotion and passion for healthy living. It was a slam-dunk to work with Clarks.”

Barnett says, “This is not some paid endorsement, but a partnership between Suzanne and Clarks to carry a shared vision of helping people live healthier, or as we say at Clarks, ‘Live Better…We Can Help’.”

On Monday June 6, all SUZANNE Organic products will be 20% off.

Chino Stater Bros. Plaza For Sale

Staff Reports

Photo courtesy: Shopping Center Business The Stater Bros. Plaza is for sale, which is located off Schaefer Ave. and Euclid Ave., in Chino.

Photo courtesy: Shopping Center Business
The Stater Bros. Plaza is for sale, which is located off Schaefer Ave. and Euclid Ave., in Chino.

Chino– Recently, Hanley Investment Group has been chosen to represent and place Stater Bros. Plaza on the market for $35 million. The plaza is located on the cross streets of Schaefer Ave and Euclid Ave.

Stater Bros. had previously been located on Euclid Ave. and Riverside Dr. In 2008, they relocated to this new plaza to target an area expected to grow. They are currently on a lot of 7.54 acres, and about 95% occupied. This leaves a 5% vacancy available, a total of 3 suites available at approximately 3,660 feet in total of free space.

Some of the existing tenants besides the grocery store include: restaurant and food service, general services, education, and a clothing store.

According to Hanley Investment Group Analysis, Stater Bros. Plaza is expected to steadily increase in revenues for the next 10 years.

Letting The Ball Go By

By Michael Armijo
I recently played tennis for the first time in over 8 years and I learned a few things. For example, my body isn’t the same as it was 8 years ago.
While speaking to a chiropractor, I learned something that I felt was very interesting. I explained that while watching pro tennis players on TV, I noticed they would sometimes let (what I thought was) a very hittable ball go by.
My chiropractor explained that a professional tennis player is well disciplined and knows the limitations of his or her body. If a ball that seems returnable is in an awkward spot, it could cause serious injury to the player if he or she hits it. An awkward swing against the flow of the body can tear ligaments, pull muscles, or injure a player to a career-ending injury. So they simply do not take the swing.

What’s interesting to me is that this can apply to our everyday lives. If a “professional human being” knows the limitations of their heart and mind, they should pass on certain things, just like the tennis player passed on the ball. Maybe they should pass on a job that’s hazardous to their health, maybe avoid negative people, or even avoid excessive drinking, eating, exercise, or doing drugs all together. Or maybe they need to stop letting others control them or mistreat them; they should stay away from toxic people.
I believe we should know our emotional, mental, and physical limitations. We should take time to evaluate our own lives and protect our own well-being. And sometimes we just have to protect ourselves in life by just letting the ball go by.