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New Company Opens In Old Bob’s Big Boy Spot

Mike Armijo  

Photo courtesy: Mike Armijo

Photo courtesy: Mike Armijo

Diamond Bar – A year ago this month, Bob’s Big Boy in Diamond Bar closed for business after a 35 year stint on the corner of Golden Springs and Brea Canyon Roads. Now a new era begins: Pho Ha Plus, Vietnamese Cuisine, will be filling that iconic spot, and has announced their opening for later this month.

Facing rising costs, expensive rehab and landlord disputes, restaurant owner James Tsaic, closed the place he’d owned since 1992.

“We tried all we could to keep our doors open,” Tsai said.”We came to a point where we needed to end this land fighting. But ultimately it became an unfair fight where the landowner won.” Tsai said he tried negotiating with the building’s landlord over the remaining years on the Bob’s Big Boy lease but to no avail.

The former diner-style eatery, featuring a long, curved counter with wooden bar stools and small booths scattered throughout the dining room, went through a number of chefs, general managers and culinary styles as the owner repeatedly worked to capture an audience in the ever-changing demographics of the city, located on a busy intersection on Golden Springs Road and the 60 and 57 freeway.

“There are three reasons that changed our minds in closing our doors,” Tsai said.”First, there was a spike in the rent. Then, the demographics had changed. Finally, the 57/60 freeway construction started and moved a lot of businesses in the area.”

“Diamond Bar has always been good to us. The city council has also supported us but there was nothing they could do because of the landowners,” Tsai added.

The restaurant attempted a historical landmark petition campaign back in 2012, but failed to reach the 20,000 required signatures, Tsai said. The building first opened in 1979, and is 15-years short of being considered for the national historical landmark status, he said.

Now only two Bob’s Big Boy locations remain in California – Norco and Burbank.

Though it was no secret that business wasn’t exactly booming. It was also in dire need of costly repairs, according to customers and employees.

No word on when Pho Ha Plus will be officially opened.

Walnut Avenue Elementary School celebrates its Golden Anniversary

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Kindergarten and transitional kindergarten students sing a song at Walnut Avenue Elementary School’s 50th Anniversary assembly Friday (Nov. 4, 2016) at the Chino campus Photo courtesy: CVUSD

BY CVUSD  

Bubbling with excitement, Walnut Avenue Elementary School students lined up Friday morning (Nov. 4) to form a giant 50 on their school playfield. A photographer atop a very tall ladder captured the moment as part of the Chino school’s 50th Anniversary Celebration assembly.
The school — built with some of the proceeds of an $8 million bond — opened its doors on March 15, 1966 to help accommodate growth in Chino, said Principal Karen Morales, who served as mistress of ceremonies for the assembly in the school quad. At the time of Walnut’s opening, an average home cost $14,000. Today, the new homes behind Walnut cost $536,000, Morales said.
The principal said she has spent 24 of her 25 years in the Chino Valley Unified School District at Walnut as a teacher, and later as an administrator.
“I was here for the 25th (anniversary),” she said. “I was here for the 40th, and now I am here for the 50th. You can be sure I will be back for the 75th.”
Morales said the school also has a great academic legacy. She said the school’s Academic Performance Index (API) score increased 85 points in 2002, the highest increase that year of all San Bernardino County schools.
About five of Walnut’s teachers actually attended the school as children, and several other teachers have children attending the school, Morales said. Instructional Coach Kris Ives has the longest tenure at Walnut, 27 years.
She provided all the students and staff with a commemorative water bottle to mark the occasion.
San Bernardino County Schools Superintendent Ted Alejandre also attended the assembly, commending the school on reaching its golden anniversary, and for being such a beautiful campus.
“I’m home!” former Walnut Avenue Elementary School Principal Ken Hawkins told the assembly crowd. Coming from Indiana for the event, he encouraged students and staff members to make their memories of the school about people. “Smile at someone every day…do something good for someone every day,” he said.
Walnut Avenue sixth-grader Ramon Montes-Torres was the official student speaker for the event. At the school since kindergarten, Ramon thanked several individual teachers for helping him learn different skills throughout the years. He said he wants to be a civil engineer.
Other speakers included Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education President Andrew Cruz, board members Irene Hernandez-Blair and James Na, and Walnut’s Parent Faculty Association President Aida Jimenez.
Student Council President Elsa Mercado led the Pledge of Allegiance for the assembly, and music teacher Lindsay Roche played the “Star Spangled Banner” on the French horn.
Kindergarten and transitional kindergarten students sang songs, and the sixth-graders danced and sang to “Celebration” by Kool & the Gang.
An anniversary festival, featuring games, entertainment and food, was held that evening.

 

Pan-Roasted Chicken

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By Hello Fresh

Chicken gets a major flavor upgrade when Dijon mustard is involved. In fact, it’s one of our secret weapons in the kitchen. Hailing from Dijon, France, this grayish-yellow condiment pairs impeccably with garlic and lemon to lend a distinct and rich flavor to the sauce.

Cooking Time: 30 min.

Servings: 2

Nutrition: Calories: 500 cal, Fat: 21g, Sat. Fat: 6 g, Protein: 46g, Carbs: 36 g, Sugar: 4 g, Sodium: 359 mg, Fiber: 6 g

Ingredients:

  • Button Mushrooms- 4oz.
  • Garlic- 1 Clove
  • Chicken Breasts- 12 oz.
  • Whole Wheat Israeli Couscous- ½ Cup
  • Chicken Stock Concentrate- 1
  • Sour Cream- 4 TBSP
  • Dijon Mustard- 1 tsp
  • Lemon- 1
  • Arugula- 2 oz.
  • Olive Oil- 5 tsp.

Preparation:

  1. Preheat and prep: Wash and dry all produce. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Thinly slice mushrooms and garlic.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season chicken on all sides with salt and pepper. Cook until browned but not yet cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Place on a baking sheet, and bake until juices run clear when pierced with a knife, 10-11 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes.
  3. Cook the couscous: Add Israeli couscous to boiling water, and cook until al dente, 8-9 minutes. Drain (just like pasta).
  4. Cook the mushrooms: Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and toss until browned, 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Make the sauce: Add ½ cup water and stock concentrate. Scrape up any browned bits from pan. Simmer on low until reduced by half, 2-3 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and stir in sour cream and 1 tsp Dijon mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

The Great American Smokeout Anti-Smoking Event for Teens

By City of Chinono-smoking-md

Chino teens can participate in the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 4:00-6:00 p.m., at the Chino Experience Teen Center, 13196 Monte Vista Avenue, Chino, CA.

The event will feature life-saving/anti-smoking information, door prizes, an art showcase, music, and light refreshments. At this powerful event, teens are challenged to live healthy, tobacco-free lives.

The Great American Smokeout occurs annually on the third Thursday of November and is intended to encourage young people to stop smoking or not start at all.  The Teen Advisory Committee Chairperson and Teen Center participant, Noemi Lemus said, “I am looking forward to participating in this year’s event.  It is so important to get this message out there, and show teens how smoking can affect the rest of their lives.”

According to the American Cancer Society, tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the U.S., yet about 42 million Americans still smoke cigarettes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking-related illnesses in the United States cost more than $300 billion each year, including nearly $170 billion for direct medical costs for adults and more than $156 billion in lost productivity due to premature death and secondhand smoke.

The longer a person avoids tobacco, the healthier they’ll get, which is why the Chino Teen Advisory Committee, Healthy Chino, Chino Valley Unified School District, and the American Cancer Society have partnered to observe the annual Great American Smokeout.

For more information, please contact the Chino Experience Teen Center at 909.334.3268.

 

History 101

Moby-Dick published

By History.com  histort-101-web

On this day in 1851, Moby-Dick, a novel by Herman Melville about the voyage of the whaling ship Pequod, is published by Harper & Brothers in New York. Moby-Dick is now considered a great classic of American literature and contains one of the most famous opening lines in fiction: “Call me Ishmael.” Initially, though, the book about Captain Ahab and his quest for a giant white whale was a flop.

Herman Melville was born in New York City in 1819 and as a young man spent time in the merchant marines, the U.S. Navy and on a whaling ship in the South Seas. In 1846, he published his first novel, Typee, a romantic adventure based on his experiences in Polynesia. The book was a success and a sequel, Omoo, was published in 1847. Three more novels followed, with mixed critical and commercial results. Melville’s sixth book, Moby-Dick, was first published in October 1851 in London, in three volumes titled The Whale, and then in the U.S. a month later. Melville had promised his publisher an adventure story similar to his popular earlier works, but instead, Moby-Dick was a tragic epic, influenced in part by Melville’s friend and Pittsfield, Massachusetts, neighbor, Nathaniel Hawthorne, whose novels include The Scarlet Letter.

After Moby-Dick‘s disappointing reception, Melville continued to produce novels, short stories (Bartleby) and poetry, but writing wasn’t paying the bills so in 1865 he returned to New York to work as a customs inspector, a job he held for 20 years.

Melville died in 1891, largely forgotten by the literary world. By the 1920s, scholars had rediscovered his work, particularly Moby-Dick, which would eventually become a staple of high school reading lists across the United States. Billy Budd, Melville’s final novel, was published in 1924, 33 years after his death.

 

Castle Rock students cast their votes!

BY WVUSD  

Castle Rock Elementary students joined a mock election. Photo courtesy: WVUSD

Castle Rock Elementary students joined a mock election.
Photo courtesy: WVUSD

DIAMOND BAR, CA—This week, Castle Rock Elementary students put their International Baccalaureate (IB) skills into action by participating in a mock election with students around the nation.

Through the online website, Studies Weekly, students were able to participate in an online voting activity called Every Kid Votes.

A total of 15 participating classrooms totaling 429 students cast votes for their top candidate.

Students were able to vote in the “Polling Place” and received an “I Voted!” sticker to conclude their experience.

What a great way to teach civic responsibility!

 

Artist Corner

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world” – Robin Williams

By Racine Guajardo

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A group of three friends from Eastvale, CA have come together to form a rock band called, “Original Riot.” They are Coryn Cahill, Leyla Lagueux, and Dayton Goegebuer. Dayton started playing guitar when he was 5, Coryn started singing when she was 5, and Leyla started playing guitar when she was 10. The trio met through music lessons with Michael Anderson and the Rockstars of Tomorrow Studio in Norco, Ca. “Since we shared our passion of music with each other and had similar style and interest we decided to get together, and it’s been amazing!” All three have been highly influenced by Michael, Chuck and all the instructors at the Rockstars of Tomorrow Studio. However, a big influence has come from the support and encouragement of all their families. Each one had someone specific whose support has impacted them personally; Leyla says her dad Jef, Coryn’s Grandpa Bill, and Dayton’s brother Hudson.

Original Riot’s style is primarily punk/alternative rock. However, they said, “sometimes after school when we are playing music together at one of our homes it is not uncommon to randomly change up the sound with a banjo, ukulele, trumpet, saxophone, baritone or keyboard.” At times they like to switch things up a bit and even trade instruments between them, just for fun. “Music is our passion and our ultimate style is to have fun with it!”

When Original Riot was asked what makes them different, they said, “None of us think we are that different from other kids our age.”  Original Riot has been able to find interest beyond music also saying,

“We’re just regular 12 and 13 year old kids, we go to school together, we like to go camping, paintballing, road-tripping with our families, etc. We are good friends outside of band practices or performances and enjoy doing things together in addition to our musical passions.  We have been performing together for going on 2 years now.”

For being so young, the three had great advice: Don’t give up, no matter how hard it might get (Leyla). Always do your best and be true to yourself (Dayton). Work hard for the things that you love (Coryn).

Original Riot says, “We enjoy getting together and collaborating to create our own music. We are excited to be working on our 4th original song! We love our fans and are excited for every opportunity we get to play for our friends, families and supporters in the crowd.  It’s amazing to have one of our Grandparents cheering for us! We seriously love you all!”

Original Riot has played at the House of Blues Anaheim, San Diego, Glasshouse, Whisky A Go Go, Troubadour, Chain Reaction, Vault, Relay For Life, several Community fundraising events, including the San Antonio Hospital and an event honoring our Veterans in Dos Lagos. Coming up: You can see them at the House of Blues in San Diego on November 19th 2016! Facebook message them for tickets!

Facebook – TheOriginalRiot

Instagram –@TheOriginalRiot

Website – www.TheOriginalRiot.com

Free Counseling is Available

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

By Nancy Stoops

For the past eighteen years I have had the honor of facilitating a free counseling group every Monday evening.  Our group meets at the Walnut Teen Center and Gymnasium located at 21003 La Puente road in the city of Walnut.  We meet year round from 6-8p.m. every Monday unless it is a holiday.  Their phone number is (909) 444-0089 and my contact number is 909 229-0727 should you have any questions.  You do not need to have any appointment to attend this group you are all free to drop by anytime.  This group satisfies many court mandated needs.

Even though this group meets at a teen center I invite people of all ages with all types of issues.  This group helps parents, students, and all people that are just struggling in their lives.  My goal is to just make our community be healthier and make its’ population be effective in their lives and create successful human beings.  We work on any array of issues that many people present day are dealing with. There is no reason for anybody to be stuck in a unhealthy place.

If you are tired of the fight between you and your child regarding homework or need some more effective ways to communicate this is the group for you.  Maybe depression or anxiety seems to be holding you or a loved one back and finding solutions could be life changing.  If you or somebody you know is struggling with drugs or drinking this group is a great place to get some coping skills to get clean.  We talk about ways to deal with bullies and how damaging it can be for somebody’s self-esteem.  Bring in an issue and I promise you will feel hopeful and have new tools to help you confront the issue head on.  Don’t let embarrassment stop you or a loved one from getting the help you need to reclaim the wonderful life you are so deserving of.

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T.  Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  Nancy runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups for teens.  For more information about any of these services feel free to contact her at (909) 229-0727.  You may e-mail Nancy at nancyjsttops@verizon.net. You may purchase Nancy’s books Live Heal and Grow and Midnight the Therapy Dog at Amazon.com.

 

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 11.12.16

The Weekly News covers community news for Chino, Chino Hills,2016-nov-12-weekly-cover
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-nov-12-weekly-full

The Diamond Bar Woman’s Club Invites You to a Holiday Membership Tea

When: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Where: Diamond Bar Golf Course, 22751 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Description: Come out and join the celebration. Meet some new friends and learn about community service. There will be a Speaker and Buffet Lunch will be served at a cost of $15.00 per person. Wear your favorite “Hat” Minnie Pearl style. A prize will be awarded to the winner. Let’s have some fun. RSVP to Abbey Howell (909) 348-3779

 

Our Life

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By Sarah Sanchez

I have a friend who gave an analogy to explain her depression to me. She said that some days she felt like she was standing on a ledge, barely holding on. She said that sometimes she felt like letting go of that ledge, but as she “let go” she felt others still “holding” on to her. Her point was that when she felt like giving up, she had someone who still believed in her and wouldn’t let her give up.

 

How many times have we felt a depression like this? How many times have we wanted to take the easy way out and give up? With the stress of finances, relationships, work, family, and busy schedules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated. It’s easy to feel like giving up and not want to get up in the morning. It’s easy to feel like we’re ready to let go of the ledge.

 

But as we let go of that ledge, we can feel the others that are still holding on to us. Maybe it’s our friends or maybe it’s our family that’s still holding on. Or maybe it’s just one person in our life who we have impacted enough to still believe in us. All it takes is one person: one person who hasn’t given up on us, one person to keep going for, one person who’s worth living for, and one person who will keep holding on to us. But, will we keep holding on for them?

We have the power to be that one person in a loved one’s life. We have the tools to show unconditional love to those around us and to maybe change a life enough for someone to keep getting up in the morning.

 

But the big question is: are you that one person who is capable of impacting someone else’s life? Or are you the person who needs to get down from the ledge?

 

Clark’s Nutrition Health Tip

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The Meta-Diet!

By Clark’s Nutrition

The search to find a “one-size-fits-all” approach to nutrition and health has led to the proliferation of diets and eating philosophies. Some diets exclude certain combined macronutrients at certain times of the day, while others originate from certain regions or exotic locales and tout themselves as nutritional panaceas. It would be impossible (and inarguably unhealthy) to try them all, which leaves us with the dieters dilemma; how to find a diet that is right for us and will not only increase our quality of life, but the quantity as well. If history is our guide, then we know the best hope for a quick fix is slow science.

To this end, researchers from Stanford University conducted the “A to Z Weight-Loss Study”, which compared diets ranging from the Atkins (A) Diet (along with the Ornish and LEARN diet), to The Zone (Z) Diet. The researchers assigned 311 nondiabetic women to one of the four diets, with weight loss at 12 months as the primary outcome. It must be noted that one caveat to all diet-related research is the issue of compliance, or lack thereof, as the number one reason why diets tend to fail over time. People resort to their old eating style and this variance, inevitably, confounds the data. However, in this study the participants adhered very well to their diets and shockingly, for some, the Atkins Diet outperformed the other three in weight loss (primary outcome) and had mildly significant advantages for lowered blood pressure and blood fats. Does this mean the Atkins Diet is the right one for everybody? Certainly not, yet the methodology used in this study does demonstrate that if weight loss, lowered blood pressure and triglycerides are the goal, this diet could serve those outcomes moderately well.

Where does that leave us in our quest for a sustainable and personalized diet? Is a convergence of agreement our best hope, coupled with ongoing modification and a judicious dose of trial-and-error? Yes, every healthy and sustainable diet (married to exercise) have these foods in common, fruits, fatty fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds with different (well-tolerated) sources of meats, eggs, and dairy added in if desired. It should be noted that dairy, animal proteins, and grains are one area where people make decisions for more reasons than weight loss and this should be respected and explored. One admonition for exercise needs elucidating, while it is a vital component in the quest for a prolonged health span, it cannot overcome the phenomenon of non-homeostatic eating (eating beyond satiety signals and bodily requirements). This may have led Dr.s Phinney and Volek to declare in their book, “The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living”, ‘exercise is great for wellbeing but poor for weight loss’. This concept is aptly embodied in the adage, “You can’t outrun a bad diet”.

Ultimately, recommending a diet is easy to do but ensuring the diet is the correct approach requires much more finesse. Without the proper blood work (medical involvement), family history (repeated interviews), assessment of health literacy (objective tests), ability to shop, prepare, serve, preserve, and store foods (skills mastery), and a good dose of behavior modification techniques, then the recommendation is incorrectly administered. Speak to a nutritional consultant today and start your informed journey to maximizing your health span, and beyond.

C Doussett MPH, RDN

 

Did You Know?

Three Ways to Smooth Up Your Fall

By Statepointdid-you-know-web

Fall can be full of stress between social engagements, work outings, and the frenzy of the school year. Here are some ways to navigate the season with confidence and style.

Smooth Style

Combat those final warm days by adding linen to your life, which will help you look cool and stay cool. It’s perfect for work or an outdoor wedding. When shopping, don’t forget it’s a very rigid fabric — you might need to try on one size-up.

“Linen is a key and underrated fabric for both men and women — it’s not just for the beach,” says Sabir Peele, creator and editor of men’s fashion blog “Men’s Style Pro,” who is partnering with BIC Razors to share his perspective on confidence and style. “For women, solid color linen pants can make other elements of your outfit pop. For guys, try out a linen shirt next time you have to wear a suit jacket. It’ll help you stay cool at formal outdoor events like work parties or weddings.”

Guys, remember, fashion and style is for the face, too. According to a recent national “Modern Manners” survey from BIC Razors conducted by Survata, 72 percent of millennial men asked agree that “being well-groomed” is an important part of being a gentleman. Whether it’s clean-shaven, a beard, moustache or goatee, Peele suggests trying out the BIC Flex 5 razor to create or maintain your signature look. Its precision edging blade is useful for shaping your unique facial hair style. For more information and style tips, visit BICFlexRazors.com.

Smooth Dating Moves

Dating creates occasions for both smooth — and unsmooth moves. One of the most telling moments during a relationship can be how you ask someone out on that first date. Even in the age of millennials tied to their smartphones, the importance of human contact is undeniable. When millennial men were surveyed and asked about the politest way to ask someone out on a date, 92 percent indicated they preferred a face-to-face conversation, listing dating apps as one of the least polite ways.

This season, take the classic dinner date in a different, but thoughtful, direction. Prepare food in advance and go on a picnic, which is a great opportunity for one-on-one conversation and showcasing your cooking skills. “Set the scene with music by packing your smartphone, Bluetooth or speakers. Although you’re in your neighborhood park, some Spanish tunes can whisk you both away to a ‘Piazza of Seville,’” Peele suggests.

If those cooking skills or time are lacking, don’t worry — grab prepared dishes from a local fresh market. And if you’re feeling exceptionally smooth, bringing your date to a movie or music in the park will lead to a few bonus points in your favor.

Create a Smooth Workout

In fall, many runners take a break from mundane indoor gyms to hit the streets. Pounding the pavement can exaggerate stress on muscles and joints. Don’t be sidelined with an injury. Try different outdoor workouts like running and hiking grassy hills, or biking a trail. Peele recommends moving your workout off land for a swim or kayaking adventure. With these smooth moves, you can enjoy the fall season with confidence.

Walnut Valley Salutes Teachers of the Year

By WVUSD

WALNUT, CA—Fifteen of Walnut Valley USD’s finest educators were honored this week during the 19th annual Salute to Teachers.

The 2015-2016 Teachers of the Year, one from each site, were chosen for putting “Kids First” each and every day.

Over 300 teachers, staff, family members, and local officials gathered for the celebration of excellence held at the Walnut High School Performing Arts Center on October 19.

Congratulations to the following Teachers of the Year:  Shannon Cooper – Castle Rock Elementary, Denise Loera – Chaparral Middle School, Christa Richard – C.J. Morris Elementary, Linda Freedman – Collegewood Elementary, Katherine Royer – Evergreen Elementary, Emily Clark – Diamond Bar High, Kathy Hurley – Maple Hill Elementary, Pam Leslie – Quail Summit Elementary, Frank De Anda – Ron Hockwalt Academies, Susan Willmering – South Pointe Middle School, Lauri Ujita – Suzanne Middle School, Sara Schilz – Vejar Elementary, Jill Takayama – Walnut Elementary, Corey Wicks – Walnut High School, and Kimberley Dalton – Westhoff Elementary.

Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor commended the dedicated group of educators for the work they do every day to support students.

“It is so special to formally recognize teachers for their hard work, commitment, compassion, and caring attitude,” he said.

Science and Independent Study teacher Frank De Anda was named the 2016 District Teacher of the Year at the culmination of the program.

De Anda said one approach to ensuring student success is building a sense of self-efficacy.

“What teachers do beyond the classroom matters.  It is more than the lessons we teach and the grades we give,” he commented.

“It is the relationships we form and interactions with our students that are key to building the social emotional skills that will prepare our students for adulthood.  I am proud to work in a district that values the whole child.”

The recognition event included personalized tributes, awards, and student entertainment by the Walnut High Men’s Ensemble and Chamber Singers choirs under the direction of Lisa Lopez.

Each Teacher of the Year received a golden apple bell award courtesy of the Walnut Valley Educational Foundation. Honorees received rolling carts filled with gift cards, school supplies, and certificates of achievement from Congressman Ed Royce, Senator Bob Huff, City of Diamond Bar, and City of Walnut.

A special thanks to our event sponsors On Pointe, Massage Envy, Chick-fil-A, Benihana Restaurant, Schools First Federal Credit Union, Chaffey Federal Credit Union, LifeTouch Photography, Farmer Boys, Julie’s Café, Mr. G’s Pizza, The Whole Enchilada, Rubio’s, L.A. Fitness, My Lunch Spot, Henry Woo Architects, Roule Construction, In-N-Out Burger, Starbucks, Yogurtland, and Chipotle,

The District Teacher of the Year was presented with an engraved award and grand prize package that included an interactive flat screen courtesy of OnPoint Innovative Learning Environments.

De Anda shared that being named Teacher of the Year for Alternative Education has been the highlight of his career.

“It is truly the biggest honor a teacher can receive and I could not be prouder to represent such a wonderful district!”

Recent Recalls

Staff Reports

  1. frozen-strawberries-webThe International Company for Agricultural Production & Processing (ICAPP) is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its frozen strawberries out of an abundance of caution in response to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation of an outbreak of Hepatitis A.back-to-nature-foods-web
  2. Back to Nature Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling four (4) products because those products contain chocolate purchased from a third party supplier which was found to contain undeclared Milk that is not listed as an ingredient on the label.
  3. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2bmw-web010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
  4. Mountain bike rear shock absorbers- The bicycle’s rear shockmountain-bike-web absorber outer sleeve can rupture, allowing the sleeve to come in contact with other bicycle parts or the rider, posing a fall and injury hazard.
  5. toy-vehicles-webChildren’s riding toy vehicles- A relay on the circuit board can fail causing the vehicle’s motor to overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.woodstove-web
  6. Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves- When the top load lid of the stove is being used, the handle can become disengaged from the locked position, allowing the lid to unexpectedly slam shut on the consumer’s fingers.

America Recycles Day Nov 12

Staff Reports
Diamond Bar- Do you have old electronics just sitting in the corner? Take advantage of America Recycles Day! Diamond Bar residents will have the opportunity to rid their homes of obsolete electronics, unwanted textiles and unneeded confidential documents when the City holds its annual Eco Expo event in celebration of America Recycles Day.

They will be accepting the following:

  • Computers
  • Tablets
  • Laptops
  • Smartphones
  • Televisions
  • Printers
  • & more

Set to take place on Saturday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the AQMD parking lot, this environmentally-themed event will feature a variety of information booths, collection areas and activities centered on green living and recycling.

AQMD is located at 21865 Copley Drive in Diamond Bar. For more information, visit www.diamondbarca.gov/greendb or contact the City’s Environmental
Services Division at 909.839.7015

 

Walnut Valley Board Honors Outstanding Student, Parent

BY WVUSD

Collegewood Elementary student Pitzil Milagro Avila Castellanos received the Super Star Student Award on October 19. Shown with Board President Helen Hall. Photo courtesy: WVUSD

Collegewood Elementary student Pitzil Milagro Avila Castellanos received the Super Star Student Award on October 19. Shown with Board President Helen Hall.
Photo courtesy: WVUSD

WALNUT, CA–The Walnut Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees honored a standout student and her mother during the October 19 meeting.

Collegewood Elementary 4th grader Pitzil Milagro Avila Castellanos received the Super Student Award for going above and beyond in her learning.

She excels in all content areas, acts with integrity, and consistently demonstrates thoughtfulness, shared Principal Mary Wendland.

This year, Pitzil Milagro started her own business to raise money for a playhouse and donated books to a kindergarten classroom.

Teachers describe Pitzil Milagro as kind, intelligent, motivated, responsible, and an out-of-the-box thinker.  Classmates say the super star student has a “golden heart.”

Pitzil Milagro aspires to become a doctor or a soccer player.

“I have no doubt that she will work to make her dreams come true,” Wendland added.

“She is an example of everything we value at Collegewood and she represents the very heart of our school.”

Collegewood parent Betsy Avila Castellanos, Pitzil Milagro’s mother, received the Partner in Education Award.

“She sets a wonderful example of what it means to live out commitment with heart,” said Wendland during the presentation.

Betsy serves on the school’s Community Club with a positive outlook and willingness to help in any capacity. Last year, she played a pivotal role in developing the successful Grades of Green recycling program

The dedicated parent also donates countless hours to ensure the school carnival is a success and a place where students can create lifelong memories with their families.

“She is truly a reminder of the good that exists in our community and it makes perfect sense that her daughter would share those same admirable qualities,” added Wendland. “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!”

Straight Talk

People in my family try to make me feel guilty- A letter from Anna G.

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

By Danice Akiyoshi N.D.

Q: Why do people in my family try to make me feel guilty or like I’m a bad person when I stand up for myself?  Isn’t this a good thing?

A: Personally, I think it’s a very good thing.  Keep in mind that some people don’t deal well with conflict and some people are just plain cowardly.  They may resent you for being able to do what they can’t manage to accomplish in their own lives.  Do not let this lack of approval stop you from taking care of yourself.

CH Police Department Arrest Man For Soliciting

Staff Reports

Chino –  A West Covina man was arrested on Thursday, October 27 for the illegal solicitation of pornographic photographs and videos of young girls.

Matthew Blanchard used various social media accounts to receive and ask for the images and videos. Detectives arrived at Blanchard’s residence with a search warrant and proceeded to confiscate the suspect’s electronic devices.

Blanchard’s booking photo is being released by Investigators as they believe more victims could be tied to the case.

Anyone with information regarding this incident, contact the Chino Hills PD at 909-364-2000. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-782-7463 or visit their website at http://www.wetip.com.

Chino’s Hidden Treasure: Clark’s Nutrition

Staff Reports

Clark’s is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. Stop by for yourselves and experience Clark’s great customer service, knowledgeable staff, and affordable pricing. Visit www.clarksnutrition.com.

Clark’s is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. Stop by for yourselves and experience Clark’s great customer service, knowledgeable staff, and affordable pricing. Visit http://www.clarksnutrition.com.

Chino – Have you ever heard of Clark’s Nutrition? Imagine a Whole Foods, Sprouts, Trader Joes, and Nutrishop all under one roof… in your back yard, Chino! Clark’s Nutrition & Natural Foods Market is a rare find in the natural foods industry. If you haven’t discovered this amazing store yet, it is worth your time to investigate.

Marketing Director, Mike Barnett says, “Often people will tell us that they’ve heard of Clarks and they think it’s just another supplement shop, but once they walk inside our Chino store, they get what all the fuss is about.”

Clark’s stores not only have a huge selection of supplements (their Chino location has one of the largest supplement sections in the entire country), but they have a wide variety of organic grocery items, complete with gluten-free sections,  including Vegan and Vegetarian options, as well as a large selection of organic produce.

Want to get a free make-over with natural, cruelty-free make-up too? No problem, Clark’s has a make-up section that looks like something you’d see at a MAC make-up counter. Clark’s is the only retail partner with actress, Suzanne Somers, to offer her organic cosmetics and skin care line, SUZANNE Organics.

Clark’s is a pioneer in the health food world. They opened the doors of their first location in Riverside in 1972, long before health food became vogue. Today there are stores in Riverside, Loma Linda, Rancho Mirage and now Chino.

But have you ever been to a “health foods” store before and felt overwhelmed or weren’t sure where to start? Have you felt the opposite, like you knew more than the employee? Have no fear, Clark’s knows how refreshing it is to speak with health food store employees that know their stuff and are willing to share their knowledge.

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

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

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