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Traveling the World

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

By Nancy Stoops

Ever since I was a very small girl I always knew that I wanted to travel around the entire world.  It really all began when I was seventeen I graduated high school a semester early and spent three months in Europe.  At that point I became addicted to wanting to see the entire world.  Now I have just two more continents to go.  The plan is to see Australia this year and then as I turn sixty go to Antarctica.  I know I will always continue to travel even though I will have literally made it around the world very soon.

There are many ways to learn and I have experienced most of them.  Travel is a very unique way to learn because you literally become part of what you are learning.  There is no better to understand a country or its’ culture than to become immersed in it.  I have gotten to know people from so many different cultures and have received blessings from a holy person within each of these cultures.  I have also been part of many wonderful ceremonies and traditions, one of which involved dancing with goats in a Peruvian village.  I will never forgot my African chief my Thailand monk, all my shamans and all the other wonder spiritual beings that I spent time with being blessed.  I has been my honor!

I also make sure that with each journey comes with a close up wild life experience.  I have walked, fed and swam with 4500lb tigers.  I have trained elephants, swam with sea lions, sharks, and mantas.  I have had the head of a cheetah in my lap for a petting session.  This year I want to hold a koala and feed kangaroos.  I love my life and travelling really enriches it.

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 stoopsshecter@earthlink.net.  You may purchase “Live Heal and Grow” and “Midnight the Therapy Dog”, Nancy’s books at Amazon.com.

 

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken

With Rice Pilaf, Roasted Zucchini, and Cilantrorecipe-cropped-color

By Hello Fresh

On the menu for tonight is the furthest thing from a boring chicken dinner. Our chefs combined berbere (an Ethiopian spice blend with garlic, red pepper, cardamom, coriander, and fenugreek) with garlic and yogurt for a tangy marinade that becomes ever-so-slightly charred under the broiler. What are you waiting for? Get cooking!

Cooking Time: 35 min.

Servings: 2

Nutrition: Calories: 590 cal, Fat: 11g, Sat. Fat: 2 g, Protein: 54g, Carbs: 74 g, Sugar: 10 g, Sodium: 355 mg, Fiber: 5 g

Ingredients:

  • Yellow Onion- 1
  • Garlic- 2 Cloves
  • Zucchini- 1
  • Chicken Breasts- 12 oz.
  • Berbere Season- 1 tsp.
  • Greek Yogurt- 5.3 oz.
  • Basmati Rice- ¾ Cup
  • Chicken Stock Concentrate- 1
  • Lemon- 1
  • Cilantro- ¼ oz.
  • Olive Oil- 1TBSP

Preparation:

  1. Preheat and prep: Wash and dry all produce. Preheat broiler to high or oven to 500 degrees. Halve, peel, and dice onion. Mince garlic. Cut zucchini into ½-inch cubes. Combine chicken, berbere, half the yogurt, and a large pinch of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Turn to thoroughly coat in marinade.

 

  1. Make the rice pilaf: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, and toss until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add rice and stir. Add 1½ cups water, a large pinch of salt, and stock concentrate. Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce to a low simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.

 

  1. Broil the chicken and toss the zucchini: Place chicken on one half of a lightly oiled baking sheet. Broil until slightly charred, 3-5 minutes. Meanwhile, toss zucchini in a medium bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

 

  1. Bake the chicken and zucchini: Remove baking sheet from oven, flip chicken, and reduce heat to 425 degrees. Spread zucchini on other half of baking sheet. Bake until chicken is no longer pink inside and zucchini is tender, about 12 minutes.

 

  1. Make the lemony yogurt: Meanwhile, zest and halve lemon. Stir zest and a squeeze of juice into a small bowl with remaining yogurt. Thin with a Tablespoon or so of water. Season with salt and pepper.

 

  1. Finish the pilaf and serve: Coarsely chop cilantro, and stir half into rice pilaf. Serve zucchini and chicken on a bed of rice pilaf. Top with a dollop of lemony yogurt and a sprinkle of the remaining cilantro. Enjoy!

Jewelry Heist Suspects Wanted

Staff Reports

Chino- On October 27, two suspects entered the Superior Market located on 12375 Central Ave next to the Chino Police Department, where they stole from the Jewelry Store inside. The two male suspects also targeted the Superior Market located at 1130 West Sixth Street in Corona on October 31.

According to the Corona Police Department, the victim said two black male adult suspects entered the store and walked to the jewelry kiosk. The suspects asked about the jewelry and the employee opened the display case for them. As the employee briefly turned around, one suspect leaned over the counter and removed two trays of jewelry. Although a witness left before the Corona PD was able to arrive, the witness let the employee know that the suspects got into a white van and left the parking lot. The victim reported a loss of approximately $30,000 in merchandise.

The suspects were described to the Corona Police Department and video surveillance was released.

Video surveillance of the theft identified the two suspects as Deanthony Lamar Block and Dajuan Lee Calvin Robinson. The two are now wanted by four agencies; Corona Police Department, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Chino Police Department, and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

You may contact the Corona Police Senior Detective Robert Gonzalez at 951-817-5837 if you can provide any further information on the theft, as well

History 101

Nixon re-elected president  history-101-web

By History.com

Richard Nixon defeats Senator George McGovern (D-South Dakota) and is re-elected President of the United States.

With only 55 percent of the electorate voting, the lowest turnout since 1948, Nixon carried all states but Massachusetts, taking 97 percent of the electoral votes. During the campaign, Nixon pledged to secure “peace with honor” in Vietnam. Aided by the potential for a peace agreement in the ongoing Paris negotiations and the upswing in the American economy, Nixon easily defeated McGovern, an outspoken peacenik whose party was divided over several issues, not the least of which was McGovern’s extreme views on the war. McGovern had said during the campaign, “If I were President, it would take me twenty-four hours and the stroke of a pen to terminate all military operations in Southeast Asia.” He said he would withdraw all American troops within 90 days of taking office, whether or not U.S. prisoners of war were released. To many Americans, including many Democrats, McGovern’s position was tantamount to total capitulation in Southeast Asia. Given this radical alternative, Nixon seemed a better choice to most voters.

In other races, the Democrats widened their majority in Congress, picking up two Senate seats. Almost unnoticed during the presidential campaign was the arrest of five men connected with Nixon’s re-election committee who had broken into the Democratic Party’s national headquarters in the Watergate apartment complex in Washington, D.C. The Watergate scandal ultimately proved to be Nixon’s undoing, and he resigned the presidency as a result of it in August 1974.

 

Chino Hills High students throw birthday bash for lonely boy

BY CVUSD

Chino Hills- Students in Chino Hills High’s AVID college preparation program threw a surprise party Thursday (Oct. 27) for a Moreno Valley boy after they learned via social media that no one showed up for his birthday party.
AVID student Sadie Santillan came to class heartbroken after reading a Facebook post by Tyler’s mother, who said that she threw a party for her son and no one showed up. Tyler reportedly told his mother that he didn’t know why “he was here.” So his mother requested birthday cards for him to show that there were people who care.
Sadie shared the story with her AVID peers and the students decided to throw Tyler a birthday party. Taking the lead in organizing the event were Sadie and AVID students Shailee Wyzykowski, Sherilyn Dong, Shelby Galletta, and Manny Lares.
The party, attended by dozens of Chino Hills High students and staff members, included food and birthday games.

 

Artist Corner

“Life Is What You Make Of It”  artist-web

Elias “Eterno Champion” Chavira

By Racine Guajardo

Elias “Eterno Champion” Chavira is a Mexican American rapper from Compton, CA. He was originally born in Whittier CA, and then lived in East L.A. until about the age of 7, where he moved to Compton after the L.A. riots occurred.

At a young age Chavira developed a passion for music, saying, “I did my first freestyle at 11 years old when my cousin’s hyped me up to bust a flow. They inspired me to buy the latest Album by “2Pac” at that time, which was “All eyes on me”, after that I was stuck on Hip Hop.”

As he became a teenager, Chavira says, “My neighbor would come over my house and ask me to work on a mixtape with No Limit Records beats.” They recorded a few tracks; however the tracks hadn’t been released. After High School, he started free styling for fun. A friend suggested that Chavira should take it serious, so he introduced him to his uncle G.L. from Mil2Mil Records. He then recorded his first song the very next day. He made two albums with M2M record’s called “The Best of Ten” & “Worlds Apart”. Chavira rapped with M2M till about 2008.

After Chavira parted ways with Mil2Mil, he was able to focus on his own music. He came up with my own label S.M.O. (Sounds Made Original/Smoke Me Out) in 2008. Since then, he has produced 2 independent albums “Success is challenging”(2010) & “Inspired by Jealousy”(2012). As well as having a greatest hits album, that includes a catalog of his favorite songs between 2006-2016 Called “10 years in the making”.

Chavira talks about what sets him apart from others saying, “I’m not just out for the money; I’m building a strong loyal fan base. No voice overs (only the hook). I rap aggressive but I’m really a sweetheart.” Also saying, “My originality of bars is inspiring, uplifting, and catchy.”

Once he entered the hip hop scene, he started performing weekly and monthly; you can catch him performing till the end of this year and next year in 2017.  He performs locally in the greater Los Angeles area including Orange County.

Elias “Eterno Champion” Chavira can be found on multiple social media sites, Facebook: Eterno Champion, Instagram: Eternochampion, Soundcloud & Youtube.

Autumn Leaves

Pastor Mark Hopper

Pastor Mark Hopper

By Mark Hopper

My wife and I have dreamed for many years of going to New England to see the autumn colors.  This year we finally did it!

We flew into Boston and drove to a small town in southern Vermont.   We stayed at a cozy Bed & Breakfast hosted by a delightful couple.

The next morning, we were excited to see the many colors of autumn leaves right outside our bedroom window.

After a homemade breakfast, we drove north along state highway 100 up into the Green Mountains.  We learned later the name Vermont is the French word for green mountains!

We enjoyed a casual drive along the country roads.  The colors were amazing!  We took picture after picture but they did not accurately.capture the fabulous scenery.

After two nights in Vermont we drove on to northern New Hampshire.  We chose the famous Kancamagus Highway which threads its way from the Vermont border to Conway, New Hampshire.

This is one of the most popular scenic highways in New England.  The small, two-lane highway was lined with trees in full color.  They were bright red, sparkling yellow, brilliant orange and autumn gold.

During our two days in New Hampshire, we drove further north into the White Mountains and were amazed to see complete hillsides filled with color beyond description.  It was amazing!

It was like a symphony of color as far as you could see.  Every turn in the road revealed more spectacular beauty.  The hills really were alive with color and beauty.

We were fortunate to have great fall weather, too.  The clear blue skies and bright sunlight added to the vibrancy of the colors.

My wife and I ran out of words to describe the beauty of what we saw during those few days in New England.  It is a time we will never forget.

As we reflected on the beauty of the fall leaves, we were reminded of the creativity of God.  The Bible says that God created the universe and the world we inhabit.  His infinite power created the changes of the seasons and the beauty of our world.

In Psalm 19, it says, “The heavens declare the glory of God and the earth is His handiwork”.  I realize you may not have the opportunity to visit New England during the fall.

But, I hope you will watch for some autumn leaves in your neighborhood this year.  Take a moment to appreciate their beauty.  They remind us of His handiwork!

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.

Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries

By Chino Valley Fire District

The Chino Valley Fire District wants to remind you to change the batteries in your home smoke alarms when changing your clocks back one hour on Sunday November 6, 2016.

“Working smoke alarms are a safe and effective way to protect your family’s life in the event of fire.” says Fire Chief Tim Shackelford.

According to the National Fire Protection Agency, an estimated 890 lives could be saved each year if all homes had working smoke alarms. The Chino Valley Fire District offers residents the following tips to help ensure safety:

  • Install smoke alarms outside all bedrooms and on every level of your home
  • Test smoke alarms once a month by pushing the test button
  • Replace batteries in smoke alarms at least twice a year
  • Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years, or in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
  • Do not disable smoke alarms, even temporarily
  • Develop an emergency escape plan
  • Practice your emergency plan

For more information about Fire and Life Safety, visit our website at www.chinovalleyfire.org or follow us on social media @cvifd.

Turn On Your Headlights

mark-hopper-color-2x2By Mark Hopper

I have noticed that more and more cars are on the road with their headlights off.  This is especially dangerous in the early evening and as it gets dark outside.

I saw another car this evening driving dangerously with its headlights off and the driver seemed totally unaware.

Apparently, newer cars have a feature that turns the dashboard lights on inside these new cars, but the outside lights do not come on automatically.

In the good old days, the inside dashboard lights only came on when the driver turned on the outside headlights.  If it was dark inside the car, the driver realized that his headlights were not on either.

This new technology has created some very dangerous driving conditions.  I have seen many people driving with their headlights off.  But, because their inside lights are on, they don’t realize their headlights are not!

There is a passage in the Bible that relates this problem to our own lives.  In Matthew chapter seven, Jesus says that before we try to take a speck out of someone else’s eye, we need to remove the log in our own eye (Matthew 7:1-5),

In other words, before we point out the faults in the lives of other people, we should take a careful look at our own life and examine the faults in our own life

It is easy for us to notice when another car does not have its headlights turned on.  But, often we are not aware that our own headlights are off!

Two things cause serious problems in marriage.  The number one problem is a selfish attitude.  When people are selfish, a marriage will suffer.

The second major problem in many marriages is a critical attitude.  When one spouse focuses on the faults of the other, their marriage will suffer.

Before you start criticizing your spouse, stop and look in the mirror and see if there are things that you need to change in your own life.  As Jesus said in Matthew chapter seven, take the log out of your own eye first!

Let me encourage you to pay closer attention when you are driving.  Make sure your headlights are on when you drive in the evening and night.  For your safety and the safety of others.

And, when you are experiencing conflict in your marriage or other relationships, check your headlights first.  Are your headlights on?  There may be  some changes that you first need to make in your life!

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.

 

Our Life

Leap Of Faith 

By Sarah Sanchez 

I worked for ABC Public Relations for the last nine years of my life. It was my very first job back when I was 16 years old; I rolled newspapers for some extra cash. I had a few other jobs but ultimately I stayed at ABC PR and went through a variety of different positions within the company. I worked hard to learn every aspect of the company because I just wanted to be a resource to our clients. Then eventually after all those years, I became Vice President of Operations.

Earlier this year, I was presented with an opportunity for a position at California Baptist University, which is where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. The position was even in my field of study.  So I felt that this was a perfect opportunity to use my degree to advance in my career. There were a variety of other reasons for taking this job, such as I’d be able to get my Masters Degree almost paid for and I’d be working at the school that changed my own life. Deep down I knew I couldn’t pass up on this opportunity, but I’ll be honest, it was very hard for me to leave my position as VP.  I was leaving a company where I had so much responsibility and purpose, all in order to pursue a job that I had no idea if I’d even like. But I decided to take the position with a week and a half notice and I jumped into a world that I knew nothing about. I decided to take a leap of faith.

At first, it was extremely challenging to be in this new environment. I was with new people, doing new tasks, and in a place that was extremely out of my element. I will admit that I had moments of weakness. I had moments of frustration, crying in the bathroom, and regret for leaving my familiar job. I had a moment of doubt, wondering if I could do this new position and if I made the right decision.

But now that I’m two months in, I realized that this is what I was meant to do. If I had never taken that leap and jumped into a completely different world, I would’ve never been able to change the lives that I have changed so far at CBU. Recently, I had the opportunity to help a student receive the funds so she can pursue her dream of attending CBU to finish her education. She was so excited and filled with so much gratitude that it made me realize: this is why I’m here.

Sometimes it’s hard for us to take risks. I know it was extremely hard for me. But now that I’m on the other side of the worry tunnel, I realized that every bit of the struggles were worth it.

Maybe you have a job you need to leave, a dream you need to pursue, a place you want to visit, or a project you need to finish. Whatever it is, it’s time to stop procrastinating. Don’t put it off and don’t worry about the outcome anymore. Believe in yourself and believe that you can do it. It’s time to start today. It’s time to pursue your dreams. It’s time to take a leap of faith.

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Mock Interviews are a “Win” for RHA Students and Local Businesses

By WVUSD

Photo courtesy: wvusd Ron Hockwat Academies students sharpened their business skills during mock interviews with local business representatives.

Photo courtesy: wvusd
Ron Hockwat Academies students sharpened their business skills during mock interviews with local business representatives.

Walnut –  Mock interviews with local, national, and international businesses were the much anticipated culmination of Ron Hockwalt Academies’ (RHA) first 2016-2017 School-to-Career event.

Students were “dressed to impress” when they met with representatives from Target, Spencer N. Enterprises, Schools First, Applebee’s, McDonald’s, Sysco, and PetSmart on October 11.

In an after-interview debriefing, Cindy Totten, President of Totten Consulting Group and Human Resource representative for Spencer N. Enterprises, said that RHA students “could surely teach something to our earlier millennial generation.” She added that RHA students were “enthusiastic and excellently prepared” for their interviews.

“RHA is such a small school that we can spend hours personally preparing students, much like you would find at a small private school,” commented Richard Root, English teacher and School-to-Career coach.

Students spent weeks developing and editing their resumes, practicing interview techniques, reviewing common interview questions, and researching visiting companies.

Other businesses in attendance agreed. Although these companies did not come offering jobs, the tune seemed to change throughout the course of the six rounds of interviews. Business cards and email addresses were shared with successful interviewees, while some businesses invited RHA students to proceed into a second round of interviews.

The mock interviews were the brainchild of Patricia Dimas, RHA’s Transition/Workability Specialist.

“In a nutshell, I just wanted to bring more to the table for our students at RHA,” Dimas stated.

“The best service I can offer our students is the tool of awareness to better equip them to make intelligent decisions.”

8 Warrants End In Marijuana Bust

Staff Reports

San Bernardino – The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Marijuana Enforcement Team worked with the California National Guard Counterdrug Task Force and the San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department to conduct an investigation regarding illegal marijuana cultivations or commercial marijuana activity. Eight warrants were put out as well as one follow up in the communities of Newberry Springs and Daggett.

On January 1, 2016, the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act, or MMRSA, went into effect which in turn caused a sort of domino effect as San Bernardino County reacted by releasing a new marijuana ordinance to coincide with the Act. All marijuana cultivations found by investigators were in fact illegal and did not fall into the California medical marijuana laws or the County’s ordinance banning commercial cannabis.

In total, over 3,700 cannabis plants were seized as well as over 50 pounds of processed marijuana. Out of the eight locations, only one suspect, Thanh The Dies, was apprehended and released on citation. Investigators are currently in the process of identifying the other suspects so that they may be charged accordingly.

Law enforcement agencies and community based organizations are constantly backed by the support of the California National Guard Counterdrug Task Force. In order to battle the illegal cannabis cultivations, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department uses the resources of the National Guard Counterdrug Task Force.

San Bernardino County will continue its efforts in ensuring that the city wide prohibition of commercial marijuana and all of its activities will be sustained to guarantee the health, safety and well-being for the residents of San Bernardino. Persons found in violation of state marijuana laws and county ordinances will be fined, prosecuted or seized of property.

Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation or any other illegal cultivation areas are encouraged to call the Sheriff’s narcotics Division at 909-890-4840. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-782-7463 or can go online at http://www.wetip.com.

Ask Clark’s

I have been hearing a lot about essential oils lately. What are "ask clarks" headeressential oils and what are they commonly used for? Also, can essential oils be used internally?

A question from Jeremy of Palm Lake Arrowhead

By Clark’s Nutrition

Essential oils are very popular right now. Although the current rise in popularity has made a nice craze for the essential oil industry, a lot of these oils have been available for many years. The most common essential oils being used today are lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, frankincense and many different kinds of blends. ­­­­­­What is an essential oil? Essential oils are the essence of plants. They are typically derived from plants with a distillation process that uses steam or a chemical extraction. This process removes the oils away from water and concentrates only the oils in one area during the distillation process. Essential oils are considered to be of higher quality when low temperature steam distillation methods are used vs. a high heat steam distillation process. Some essential oils are only available from chemical extraction processes. Further distillation of the extraction leaves behind minimal residues and a finished product of essential oils.

Remember when buying an essential oil for therapeutic reasons one should look for higher quality oils and also have some knowledge of the oils being selected. For instance lavender, one of the most popular oils is grown in different areas of the world. French lavender is considered to be one of the best for aromatherapy for a few reasons including relaxation, muscle calming and pain relief. French lavender that is grown in altitudes of 1,500-4,000 feet have more active compounds called linalyl acetate and linalool which have the relaxing qualities attributed to the aromatherapy effects that many people are looking for. Lavender grown in lower altitudes which is also known as Spanish lavender and in drier desert areas has higher amounts of camphor which is also found in French lavender but in less quantity. This Spanish lavender is nice for use in massage or pain relief but have less of the relaxing qualities. And finally lavender clones are grown in France as well but these oils are only used commercially for the perfume industry, some aromatherapy companies and food processers.  So remember to ask questions about the essential oil quality, manufacturing standards to make sure you are getting the oil you want and are looking for.

Essential oil effects are seen when inhalation or direct application to the body is done. Some essential oils can also be ingested, but often times they must be diluted. A common example of this is when ingesting peppermint oil for use as a mouth freshener. Many times dilution of an essential oil is recommended. So please pay attention to any details on the instruction of the use of the oil of choice. Essential oils have a direct effect on the olfactory or smell centers which can inadvertently affecting the nervous system and organ system of the body in many circumstances. When using an essential oil for the first time and especially with children please use caution.

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Fire Investigators are seeking the public’s help

By Chino Valley Fire District

On October 21, 2016, at 5:39 am, Chino Valley Fire District units responded to 13920 City Center Drive in Chino Hills (Dillon’s Restaurant & Irish Pub) for a call regarding an unknown liquid release inside of the restaurant. Several members of a cleaning crew reported feeling ill after entering the business.

The unknown liquid was determined to be flammable and evidence of vandalism was discovered during the investigation.

Investigators from Chino Valley Fire District as well as Chino Hills Police Department/San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department are actively investigating the circumstances of the incident, which occurred between the hours of midnight and 3 a.m.

Investigators are seeking the public’s help. If you have any information regarding this incident, or were a patron of the restaurant/pub that evening, please contact Investigator/Captain Cragg at 909-315-8840. Information can be anonymous and the public’s help is appreciated.

City of Chino Hills Code Enforcement and San Bernardino County Department of Public Health have closed Dillon’s Restaurant & Irish Pub until it can be properly cleaned and necessary repairs are made.

 

Did You Know?

How Caregivers Can Provide Better Care for Both Their Loved Ones and Themselves

By StatePointdid-you-know-web

More than 10,000 people in the United States turn 65 years old every day, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. This growth in the aging population has led to an increased number of people who care for loved ones in their homes.

“While many people are happy to take care of aging loved ones, playing this caregiver role can still be physically, mentally and emotionally draining,” says Jill Turner-Mitchael, senior vice president, Sam’s Club Consumables and Health and Wellness. “As a result, it can be easy for caregivers to forget about caring for themselves at times.”

To help, Turner-Mitchael and the Sam’s Club Pharmacists are offering time-saving, stress-reducing tips to help caregivers support their loved ones while also maintaining their own well-being.

  • Focus on food and fitness. Maintain a healthy, energy-boosting diet that includes organic fruits and vegetables, lean protein and vitamins. Try to stay active, as well. To keep yourself accountable, consider using a wearable device that tracks your daily diet and activity level.
  • Log on. To save time and effort, shop online when possible. In today’s digital world, it’s easy to get everything you need with the click of a button. Companies like Sam’s Club provide everything from groceries to personal care products online for those who don’t have time to make it into a club.
  • Give yourself a break. Convene a family meeting to discuss any challenges that you’re facing and see what others can do to lighten your load. Identify someone who can fill in for you for periods of time, so you can take breaks outside of the home to relax and refresh. Doing so will likely help you return to your role with even more energy.
  • Seek support. Find a caregiver support group that can help you make connections with others who understand your perspective. Seek out other existing resources that are designed to support caregivers, as well.

For example, Sam’s Club recently launched a new program for family caregivers, including a dedicated webpage that helps members find the products, expert advice and savings they need to make caregiving easier. Visit SamsClub.com/caregiving or the kiosks in select locations around the country for more information.

“As the number of caregivers rises, so does the importance of offering resources that make their lives easier,” says Turner-Mitchael. “As a club of the community, we are working to do just that, so caregivers can focus on what is most important – the health of their loved ones and themselves.”

  • Engage your employer. Around 42 million Americans act as caregivers while also working outside of the home, according to AARP. If you are juggling work and home responsibilities, ask your manager about perks or policies that may help you find balance, such as flexible work schedules, emergency time off or on-site eldercare.

Neglecting your own health does no one any favors, so don’t let caregiving mean the end of self-care. With the right resources and resolve, rest assured that you can provide the best care possible while also maintaining your own health.

C&C Family Insurance Services

By Racine Guajardocc-bus-feat-web

Diamond Bar- C&C Family Insurance Services was founded on the goal of advising individuals needing government health coverage, and providing resources and guidance to agencies in the healthcare field. They lead by educating the community to make informed choices about their healthcare.

Carlos Carillo is the founder, President and CEO of C&C Family Insurance Services, who has over 28 years of experience in managed care. His first 24 years are in Marketing Medi-Cal and Healthy Families, and has spent the past 5 years marketing Medicare products.

They have directed and managed Community Outreach teams in Fresno, Tulare, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura counties promoting these lines of services. Overall, they are passionate and committed about helping people and their communities.

C&C Family Insurance Services’ mission statement is “to improve the lives of our community members by presenting and educating them on the best possible solutions to their healthcare needs so they may maximize their coverage.” They value consumer satisfaction, commit themselves to always being compliant, and work hard to ensure they may retain you as a client.

The process of navigating through enormously complicated healthcare system can be time consuming and overwhelming for any individual or agency. They understand receiving accurate information and/or access to adequate medical services and benefits is hard to come by because of the complexity of the healthcare system.

C&C Family Insurance Services specializes in guiding individuals and agencies through the complex maze of rules and regulations involved in obtaining government benefits. As trusted experts in the healthcare field, they understand how to simplify a complicated process in order to maximize health coverage, and we tailor plans to the specific needs of individuals. They provide priceless knowledge and sound guidance. C&C Family Insurance Services can help you gain the upper hand by empowering you to confidently make the best healthcare decisions that are right for you.

Carlos Carillo states, “We do NO-COST to you IN-HOME analysis of your Medicare Benefits. Medicare Open enrollment started October 15th and it ends December 7, 2016.”

You can visit their website at www.ccfamilyinsurance.com or call for any questions at (877) 520-2746.

Recent Recalls

Staff Reports

 

  1. Tyson Foods, a New Holland, Pa. establishment, is re23700038043calling approximately 1,148 pounds of frozen popcorn chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic.
  2. Chicharrones J&J, a Santa Ana, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,064 pounds of pork lard products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen (milk).
  3. Kraft Heinz Company, a Fullerton, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 959 pounds of ready-to-eat “Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers” packaged lunch products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
  4. McCormick & Company, Incorporated is initiating a voluntary class I recall of 24 oz. Club Size McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning Mix, UPC 52100302461 with best by date codes between June 27, 2018 and September 16, 2018 due to an unlabeled milk allergenfiddlediddles2_1477473747707_48680226_ver1-0_640_480
  5. LullaBelay car seat strap system- The carabiners attached to the strap system contain small internal parts that can become dislodged, posing a choking hazard to young children.
  6. LED gel clings- The gel clings (sold ledgelclings2-tileat Target) can separate and expose the inner decal and LED/button battery compartment, posing choking and button battery ingestion hazards to children.

 

Midnight the Therapy Dog

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

By Nancy Stoops

Midnight’s amazing story is now available at amazon.com.  My new book Midnight the Therapy Dog will make you laugh and cry and delight your soul.  The book is a beautifully illustrated story about how Midnight loses his family and himself for a while.  My friend April Cruz, a brilliant artist did the illustrations for this book.  Midnight never gave up and one day he was rescued by me.  At the age of two years old Midnight tested with me and we because a registered pet therapy team.  Midnight is now seven years old and has literally made thousands of people feel better.

Besides working in my practice Midnight also goes to St. Jude’s Hospital and the cancer center in Fullerton.  He even has his own I.D. badge with this picture.  Midnight also helps me at both of my support groups.  His story will inspire you to help animals in need and to never give up.  With the holidays so near this book would make a great present for anybody.  Please go to Amazon and look at this beautiful book.

This book talks about being a broken spirit and with love and care growing into a being that now helps others.  I am so very proud of Midnight and honored to be able to work with him.  This book is truly my tribute to him and to all the other wonderful animals that get rescued and to the wonderful people that rescue them.  If you are looking for a pet, rescue animals make the best pets.  Midnight is an example of what a rescue animal can become with the proper training and lots of love and care.  So go online or go to the humane society and rescue a pet and I bet they will rescue you as well.

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 email her at nancyjstoops@verizon.net .

 

Four Ayala Students Injured In Collision

Staff Reports

Chino Hills – Four Ruben S. Ayala High School students were injured in a collision, Thursday, October 20 at 2:22 p.m.

Travis James Weible was driving a silver 2012 Honda Civic northbound on Peyton Dr. when he drifted off the road and struck a cement street light. The four students, aged 14-17,  were walking on the east sidewalk just north of the high school when the incident occurred. Weible’s vehicle was stopped by the street light but not before some of its debris struck the three youngest students. The oldest student was struck by the vehicle itself and is in critical condition.

Weible’s vehicle caught fire after he was assisted out of the mangled vehicle. He was later transported to a nearby hospital for moderate injuries. The three students hit by debris were attended to on site by the Chino Valley Fire Department while the other student was airlifted to the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton.

Before the incident, Weible was reportedly driving recklessly and was involved in two other collisions near the area. Investigators have deduced that Weible did not know the students personally and that this event was not intentional.

The Chino Hills Sheriff Deputies requested the assistance of the Sheriff’s Major Accident Investigation Team. Together, investigators have concluded that they cannot rule out DUI, speed or inattention as presenting factors to the collision.

Anyone with information regarding the incident are encouraged to contact investigators/deputies Ralph Naso or Anthony Ortega at 909-364-2000.