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Everyday Provides a Chance for a New Start

Nancy Stoops and Midnight

Nancy Stoops and Midnight

By Nancy Stoops

We all make mistakes and encounter every day challenges we think we will never overcome.  We beat ourselves up and convince ourselves that things will never get better.  I think we get caught up in these lies that seem to hold us hostage.  We seem to be much better at forgiving others verses forgiving ourselves.  I believe with each new day we have an opportunity to start over.  We have an opportunity to starting journeying down a different road.  Close your eyes for a minute and picture yourself travelling down this new road and seeing the unlimited possibilities it holds.  Now that you see your new plan for your life open your eyes and start putting it in motion.

Change doesn’t come easily so you will have to all learn to be patient with yourselves.  You will have to learn to really appreciate all of your baby steps.  Remember it’s those baby steps that will eventually take you to where you want to be.  Learn to reward yourself with each step you take in the right direction down that new road.  I believe positive affirmations can take us far and are very important to help change permanently occur.  Take out a piece of paper and write some down so when you make some progress down that road you will have them to look at.

Today can be the magical start that you have been wishing for.  I believe in all of you and know you can make the changes necessary for you to become somebody you are proud of.  You must start by getting rid of all of those excuses and loving and forgiving yourself enough to make the change.  I have faith in all of you now it’s time for all of you to start having faith in yourselves!!!!!

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)2290727.  You may e-mail Nancy at nancyjstoops@verizon.net. You may purchase Nancy’s books Live Heal and Grow and Midnight the Therapy Dog at Amazon.com.

 

Crispy Chicken Parmesan Salad

with Spinach and Roasted Potatoes

By Hello Fresh  recipe-pic-1-web

Best part of chicken Parmesan? The thick layer of gooey, creamy cheese melted on top of crispy chicken. In this dish, we’ve recreated the same dreamy combination but given it a lighter twist by tossing in some greens. Needless to say, it’s the best of both worlds.

Cooking Time: 30 min.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

  • Chicken Breasts- 12 oz.
  • Yukon Potatoes -12 oz.
  • Spinach- 5 oz.
  • Panko Breadcrumbs- ¼ cup
  • Parmesan Cheese- ¼ cup
  • Garlic Powder -1t
  • Source Cream-3 T
  • Lemon- 1
  • Olive Oil- 4t

Preparation:

  1. Prep: Wash and dry all produce. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a shallow dish, combine the panko, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cut the potatoes into 3/4- inch cubes and toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Roast the potatoes: Place the potatoes in the oven for 25 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and tender.
  3. Pound the chicken breasts: Working one at a time, place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with a rolling pin, mallet, or heavy-bottomed pan until ½-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake the chicken: Place the chicken on a lightly oiled baking sheet and spread with 1 Tablespoon sour cream each. Press the panko mixture into the sour cream. Place in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
  5. Make the dressing: Halve the lemon. Cut one of the halves into wedges. In a large bowl, combine 1 Tablespoon sour cream, a large drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. Dress the spinach and potatoes: When the potatoes are ready, toss them into the bowl with the dressing along with the spinach. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Plate: Serve the crispy chicken Parmesan on a bed of spinach salad with a wedge of lemon for squeezing. Enjoy!

Driver Collides with Pedestrian

Staff Reports

Chino- On September 2, the Chino Police Department responded to an injury that happened on the intersection of Central Avenue and Francis Avenue. The injury was made to a pedestrian hit by someone in a Ford Edge vehicle.

The incident happened at approximately 6:37 p.m. During the preliminary investigation, Chino PD states, “John Colaianni, age 67 of Chino, was traveling northbound on Central Avenue in a Ford Edge when he collided with a pedestrian, Robert King, age 65, of Madera. King was traveling eastbound on foot, crossing the street.”

Robert King was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, suffering from non-life threatening injuries. Colaianni was arrested and booked into West Valley Detention Center for driving while impaired, causing injury after he had been suspect to be under the influence of alcohol.

The investigation was ongoing for about a three hour span, which caused a portion of the intersection to be closed while the Chino Police Department Traffic United completed their investigation.

History 101

Key pens Star-Spangled Banner

By History.com  history-101-web12

On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The poem, originally titled “The Defence of Fort McHenry,” was written after Key witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812. Key was inspired by the sight of a lone U.S. flag still flying over Fort McHenry at daybreak, as reflected in the now-famous words of the “Star-Spangled Banner”: “And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.”

Francis Scott Key was born on August 1, 1779, at Terra Rubra, his family’s estate in Frederick County (now Carroll County), Maryland. He became a successful lawyer in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and was later appointed U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

On June 18, 1812, America declared war on Great Britain after a series of trade disagreements. In August 1814, British troops invaded Washington, D.C., and burned the White House, Capitol Building and Library of Congress. Their next target was Baltimore.

After one of Key’s friends, Dr. William Beanes, was taken prisoner by the British, Key went to Baltimore, located the ship where Beanes was being held and negotiated his release. However, Key and Beanes weren’t allowed to leave until after the British bombardment of Fort McHenry. Key watched the bombing campaign unfold from aboard a ship located about eight miles away. After a day, the British were unable to destroy the fort and gave up. Key was relieved to see the American flag still flying over Fort McHenry and quickly penned a few lines in tribute to what he had witnessed.

The poem was printed in newspapers and eventually set to the music of a popular English drinking tune called “To Anacreon in Heaven” by composer John Stafford Smith. People began referring to the song as “The Star-Spangled Banner” and in 1916 President Woodrow Wilson announced that it should be played at all official events. It was adopted as the national anthem on March 3, 1931.

Francis Scott Key died of pleurisy on January 11, 1843. Today, the flag that flew over Fort McHenry in 1914 is housed at the Smithsonian Institution’s Mu

WVUSD Welcomes Glenn Miller

By WVUSD

Walnut High School will welcome the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra on Saturday, September 17.

Originally formed by Glenn Miller in 1938 during the Swing era of the 1930s and 40s, they enjoyed a matchless string of hits including their signature “Moonlight Serenade,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “A String of Pearls,” “Tuxedo Junction,” and of course “In The Mood.”

Performances are slated for 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.  Tickets are $26.

A barbecue dinner will be offered at 5 p.m. for $11.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the WHS Instrumental Music Department.

Tickets may be purchased at:  http://www.walnuths.net/apps/news/article/600785

Walnut High School is located at 400 N. Pierre Road in Walnut.

 

Artist Corner

By Racine Guajardo

 

Born into a musical family in 1981, David Gomez has been surrounded byartist-david-pic-web musicians all his life.  It was only natural for him to develop a passionate skill that has taken him all around the country and different parts of the world. He is proficient in reggae, blues, church music, Spanish rock, smooth jazz, and classical guitar.

He started playing music at the tender age of 7 when he was inspired by an amazing church musician that played the piano accordion.  He first started on the piano accordion and eventually fell in love with the guitar at the age of 10. His parents, grandparents, and uncles were all musicians.  It was common for them to have family jam sessions. Therefore, it was only a matter of time before he would put an instrument in his hands and figured out that he had a knack for it. When asked what makes him different, he stated, “I am heavily influenced by all kinds of different music from Rock, Blues, Latin music, Church (spiritual) music, Reggae and Ska.  When you hear me play, you can hear the inspiration from guitarists like Carlos Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, and Bob Marley.”

As a music major in college, David studied classical guitar and jazz, where he honed his skills and soon became a prominent “go to guy” for music performances and accompaniment for his peers.  He was involved in several ensembles and performed in the college scene throughout his early 20’s.  David was lucky enough to be selected to play rhythm and lead guitar for Grammy nominated Reggae artist “Pato Banton” who is a legend in the Reggae Community.

Since then, he has built a name for himself being an instrumentalist and vocalist for various different artists in the scene. He is also a private music teacher skilled in the art of piano, guitar, the bass, the ukele, and the drums. David is also the co-founder of a reggae band called “SolRising” based out of Ontario, Ca. They have a residency in Santa Monica at the Basement tavern for Reggae Sundays. You can hear their music on all music platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, Youtube, etc. You can also find David playing at I and I brewery in Chino every Thursday with different vocalists and musicians.

www.wearesolrising.com  You can also type in “wearesolrising” (one word) to any social media outlet and you can keep track of when and where we will be performing next.

 

The Ice Maker

mark-hopper-color-2x2By Mark Hopper

My wife and I have been married for over 45 years.  We have four adult children and seven grandchildren and another grandchild on the way in November.We have shared many exciting adventures raising four kids and we certainly enjoy making special memories with our grandchildren.

Over the years, we have lived in many different  places including several  apartments and two different houses.  Some had small kitchens and some were a little larger.  But, in all these years, we never owned a refrigerator that had an ice maker.  We made Ice the old fashion way – we used ice trays!

Most of our friends and neighbor’s had refrigerators with ice makers.  We would notice with a touch of envy that our friends always had plenty of ice.  Most of them probably never knew what an ice tray even looked like.

I guess we were a little behind the times!  However, when we remodeled our kitchen last year, we purchased new, matching appliances.  This was a radical step in our married life.  And, the new refrigerator included an ice maker!

I felt like we had finally entered the 21st century.  It only took us 45 year of marriage to have an ice maker of our own!

My wife and I are now empty nesters.  The adult kids are gone and the grandkids visit from time to time.  Our last dog died about a year ago.  So our house is pretty quiet, especially in the evenings.

But, now there is a new sound at our house.  It is the ice maker doing its job.  The sound of the ice maker dumping a fresh batch of ice in the refrigerator is pretty exciting.  When we hear the tumbling sound of fresh ice cubes filling the bucket,  one of us usually makes a comment like “Nice kitchen” or “Nice appliances”!

However, I learned that progress comes with a price.  I discovered that the refrigerator and ice maker has a water filter that has to be replaced from time to time.  The manufacturer recommends replacing the filter every six months.  When I purchased a new filter at Lowe’s recently, I was shocked that it cost over $50!  Ouch!  We never needed water filters when we used trays to make ice.

I wonder how many bags of ice we could purchase for the cost of a new filter? I wonder what we could do with all of the money we would save if we didn’t have an ice maker?  Progress does have a price!

I suppose that I should be grateful and not grumble that we have our own ice maker. There are probably a lot of other people still using ice trays who would gladly replace the filter if they had an ice maker of their own!

 

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.

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 9.10.16

The Weekly News covers community news for Chino, Chino Hills, 2016-sept-10-weekly-cover
Diamond Bar, Walnut, Rowland
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NEW General Plan Advisory Committee

City of Diamond Bar

Diamond Bar- Diamond Bar City Council is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in being considered for appointment to the newly-created Diamond Bar General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC).

The Diamond Bar GPAC is a volunteer ad hoc advisory committee whose purpose is to make recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council on a variety of uses related to the update of the city’s General Plan. Member tasks include reviewing research and analysis, identifying issues, visions and key policies, and providing advice and input into the Plan.

Council’s goal for the Diamond Bar GPAC is that its members be diverse in age, gender, background, experience and interests, but that they share the common, community-wide, long-term vision and perspective to city growth and development over the next 20 to 25 years.

The ideal applicants should be able to serve on the committee for the duration of the General Plan Update process- approximately three years- and participate in nine meetings. They must be at least 16 years of age, and either live, operate a business, or have a proven record of community service in Diamond Bar.

Every city and county in California is required to develop and periodically update a General Plan, and use it to guide decision-making on a variety of matters, including land development, capital improvements, and resource conservation. While General Plans do not have a definity shelf life, a 20 to 25 year cycyle is the accepted norm. Diamond Bar’s original General Plan was adopted in 1995.

The prospective GPAC member application, along with additional information about the Diamond Bar General Update, is available on the City website at www.diamondbarca.gov/generalplan. Applications may also be picked up at City Hall (21810 Copley Drive) and Diamond Bar Center (1600 Grand Avenue), or requested by mail by calling the Diamond Bar City Clerk’s Office at (909) 839-7010. Completed applications are due back to the Diamond Bar City Clerk’s Office no later than Thursday, September 15.

Remembering To See The Beauty

By Sarah Armijo

I went on a Missions Trip to Haiti with a team of about 12 people. This was the first time I had ever been out of the country and had ever been on a Missions Trip, so I decided to make it count by going to a 3rd World Country.

If someone mentions Haiti, some think of the earthquake that happened in 2010, some think of poverty, some think of diseases and some think of the corrupted government. Even though all of this is true about Haiti, now that I have been there, these aspects are not the first things that come to my mind. When I think of Haiti, I think of the beautiful mountains that surround the villages. I think of the clear blue water of the Caribbean Sea that some of my teammates were fortunate enough to get baptized in. I think of the fields of delicious crops that the Haitians grew themselves in order to survive. I think of the Haitian people in the villages waving at us and saying “Bonswa” (meaning hello in Creole) as you walk through the villages. I think of the smiling children who ran after our car just to get a glimpse of an American, as if we were famous.

When I think of Haiti, I can’t help but to think of the beauty of the country, mainly because of how welcoming the people are. We were strangers to these people. They didn’t know what we were doing there or what we were even saying, but they welcomed us into their homes, they let us hold their children, they let us pray with them, they smiled at us as we walked by, and they said hi to us as if we were another Haitian in their everyday lives. Even the Haitians (both children and adults) who could speak a little bit of English would try so hard to just have a simple “Hi, how are you?” or “What’s your name?” conversation with us…those small talk conversations we all dread in the United States.

You see, Haiti IS filled with poverty. It is filled with houses that are made of tree branches and tarps. It is filled with people who barely have food, clothes, and water. It is filled with people who shower once a week in a river in the middle of the day. It is filled with people who walk miles just to get a jug of water for their families. It is filled with people who rely on the sun to know what time it is or when it’s time to go to sleep, because they don’t have electricity. And it is filled with thousands of children who don’t have parents or families.

Knowing this, the first thing that probably comes to our minds is: how sad. How sad it is to live in this kind of environment. How sad it must be to have a child run up to you and hold your hand as you are walking through the village, just because they are seeking for affection. How sad that children are running around without clothes or diapers on, because their parents can’t afford it. How sad that some of the people survive on a meal of rice once a day. How sad.

But you see, despite all this, I think the real statement is how sad we are. How sad it is that we have so much in our lives, have so much food, shelter, clothes, family, water… and we take it all for granted. We waste it. And worse, we strive for more.

The Haitians are the complete opposite. They are praising God every second of every day for the little they have. They are appreciating every second of life and every scrap of food they can provide for themselves and for their families. They even appreciate something as simple as a picture we printed out for them, because they had never even seen their own face, let alone have ever had a picture of themselves.

There are so many little things we take advantage of because we tend to forget how fortunate we really are. So my challenge to you is to start noticing the beauty in your lives, and to appreciate everything you have. Start appreciating your family, friends, food, water, electricity, clothes, jobs, and for the amazing country we live in. Because as one of my teammates brought to our attention in Haiti: we didn’t earn this lifestyle. Almost all of us didn’t work hard to be here in America. We were just born into a fortunate country, while others around the world were born into poverty. There was no difference or special task we did to be here. But as our team leader said, with that great fortune is a responsibility. We have a responsibility to appreciate every little thing we have, and a responsibility to help the ones that don’t have much.

I hope you will take the challenge to start appreciating the wonderful country we are fortunate to live in. I hope you will take the time to tell your loved ones how much you are thankful to have them. I hope you will stop striving for more, and start giving more instead. And I hope you will always remember to see the beauty in everything.

 

Ask Clark’s

A questions from Vivian of Corona

By Clark’s Nutrition  "ask clarks" header

“I have noticed that lots of foods say low cholesterol. What is cholesterol and why is this important? And should I only eat low cholesterol foods?”

Cholesterol is a natural substance manufactured in the body and consumed in foods. As you might already know, blood cholesterol is typically monitored by your doctor during regular visits. The process of monitoring your cholesterol is done through blood testing. There are different types of cholesterol. The most commonly talked about are LDL (low-density lipids) and HDL (high density lipids). Why are these so important? Cholesterol levels, when elevated and out of balance are considered a warning sign of cardiovascular disease. Typically a good blood value level is considered to be 200 or less for total cholesterol. The LDL cholesterol is considered to the ‘bad’ guy, while HDL cholesterol is considered to be the ‘good’ guy. LDL and HDL cholesterol is manufactured in your body for various reasons. These include hormone production, lipid (fat) transport, cell membrane, vitamin D production and many other reasons. LDL cholesterol is a carrier of fats to cells but can, under certain conditions, deposit fat into arteries causing plaque buildup. Elevated LDL cholesterol is also strongly linked to cardiovascular disease. Certain foods elevate LDL cholesterol including trans-fats, saturated fats and cholesterol to a lesser extent. The most dominant in this area is trans fats (found in baked goods like cakes, cookies, doughnuts, and hydrogenated margarines and oils), and saturated foods (typically animal foods including eggs, meats and milk). Some saturated fats (such as coconut and palm oils) have a much lower effect on blood cholesterol and cholesterol levels overall. The amount of cholesterol recommended to be consumed daily is 300mg. Saturated fat total is suggested to be10% of total calories so a 2000 calorie diet would have 20 grams total. So what is a low cholesterol food product?  A low cholesterol food contains 20 milligrams or less per serving of cholesterol while having 2 grams or less of saturated/trans fats. Cholesterol free foods have less than 2 milligrams of cholesterol and 2 grams or less of saturated/trans fats. Less cholesterol foods have 25% or less cholesterol and 2 grams or less saturated/ trans fats total than the comparison food(s) (ie cookies with ‘Less Cholesterol’ compared to another product that has higher cholesterol). Also, please remember that including healthy fats in your diet helps in the equation of balanced HDL/LDL cholesterol. Good heart healthy fats include monounsaturated fats from avocadoes, flaxseeds, olive and peanut oils. Omega 3 fats are beneficial in helping to maintain good HDL cholesterol balance. These fats are found in fish (mackerel, salmon and sardines being most abundant), flaxseed, canola oil and walnuts being a good starting place. Omega three fats help to lower triglycerides (linked to high LDL), while having many heart protective factors as well. Fat balance is the biggest thing to remember for your diet. Foods that have fats are needed and are essential but having an abundance of bad fats including too much cholesterol is where problems can start.

Have a health related question?

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

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

 

References

  1. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Cholesterol/AboutCholesterol/About-Cholesterol_UCM_001220_Article.jsp#.V7w8OpgrLIU
  2. Whitney, Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition, Wadsworth Cengage Learning, Belmount CA. 2012 pg. 57, 151-3
  3. Murray N.D., The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine third ed., Atria New York, NY. 2012. Pg. 680

 

 

Tips to Get Your Family Ready On National Preparedness Month

By StatePoint  did-you-know-web

While most people don’t like to think about worst case scenarios, giving them their proper consideration can ultimately offer peace of mind.

September is National Preparedness Month and it is a great time to get your home and family ready for a range of emergencies. Here are three steps to take.

Stock Up

Every home should contain a supply kit that includes a surplus of nonperishable food items, as well as fresh bottled water. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends one gallon per person in your household per day for three days.

FEMA also recommends that the kit include prescription medications for everyone in the family, personal hygiene items, a flashlight, extra batteries and matches, amongst other items. For a complete list, visit fema.gov.

Free Yourself of Your Phone

While we all know that smartphone technology and other mobile devices offer us useful information, in an emergency scenario these devices may lose their signal or their battery life. Stay prepared and informed no matter what happens with wearable technology that is not at the mercy of a cellphone tower or a battery that needs to be recharged every few hours.

For example Casio’s PRO TREK PRG300 timepieces feature functions like an altimeter, compass and barometer (great for staying aware of changes in temperature or air pressure). They also deliver this information hands-free, which can be useful any day of the week but extra valuable in an emergency.

Get Insured

Is your home and property properly insured? Know what your homeowners insurance covers and determine whether it is sufficient to meet your needs. For example, homeowners insurance policies do not typically cover flooding, which requires separate coverage. Learn more about your home’s primary risks and get covered now, before it’s too late.

No one has a crystal ball that can see into the future, so to best protect your family and your home, get prepared for everything.

SB Man attempts to flee

Staff Reports

San Bernardino- On August 31, a suspect was arrested for felony evading in the area of 1st Avenue and Vermont Street in San Bernardino.

The suspect was identified as 44 year-old Patrick Hughes who is a resident of Apple Valley.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, “Deputy Kostiuk was on patrol in Muscoy. Kostiuk saw a vehicle make a left hand turn without using the turn signal. He attempted to conduct a traffic stop and the driver failed to yield and fled from Kostiuk at speeds that reach 60 mph. The driver failed to yield at two separate stop signs and then hit a parked vehicle. The vehicle lost control and crashed into a wall in front of a resident on Kern Street.”

Hughes was fled on foot but was later taken into custody. Hughes also had a felony “No Bail” warrant for his arrest for burglary charges, and he was found with a small quantity of of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Central Detention Center following his arrest.

If you have any information regarding this incident, you are urged to contact Central Station at (909) 387-3545. If you are wishing to remain anonymous, you can call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or you can also leave information on the website at http://www.wetip.com

 

 

Stay Sober or Get Pulled Over

Staff Reports

Chino- On August 26 a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint was conducted on Central Avenue between the hours of 8:00p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The checkpoint resulted in the following: 1080 vehicles screened, 3 DUI suspects arrested, 1 arrested for an active warrant, 21 drivers were cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked, and 5 other citations were issued.

The Chino Police Department is showing their zero tolerance in driving under the influence with the goal to end drunk driving, and have also released the following information with the Labor Day Weekend here:

Sadly, this festive time has also become a dangerous time for America’s roads, as many drunk drivers get behind the wheel after celebrating. For this reason, the Chino Police Department is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to stop drunk drivers and help save lives. The high-visibility national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs August 19 – September 5, 2016. During this period, local law enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk driving. Increased national messaging about the dangers of driving drunk, coupled with sobriety checkpoints and increased officers working DUI Saturation Patrols on the road, aim to drastically reduce drunk driving on our nation’s roads.

The Chino Police Department will deploy a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint and special roving DUI Saturation Patrols to stop and arrest alcohol and drug impaired drivers during the end of summer 18 day DUI campaign.  The DUI/Drivers License checkpoint will be on August 26 with DUI Saturation Patrols throughout the campaign. Police, Sheriff and the California Highway Patrol will be out looking for the tale-tell signs of drunk driving in order to stop and arrest impaired drivers throughout the region.

According to NHSTA, on average, over 10,000 people died each year (2010 to 2014) in drunk-driving crashes nationwide while California recorded 882 deaths. During the 2014 Labor Day holiday weekend (6 p.m. August 29 – 5:59 a.m. September 2), 40% of the fatalities in traffic crashes involved drunk drivers, which was the highest percentage over the five years 2010 to 2014. And nighttime proves to be the most dangerous time to be out on the roads: During the 2014 Labor Day holiday period, 83% of drunk-driving crash fatalities occurred between 6 p.m. and 5:59 a.m. – as compared to half of all drunk-driving crash fatalities throughout the rest of that year.

Additionally, 40% of crash fatalities on Labor Day weekend in 2014 involved drunk drivers (with blood alcohol concentrations [BACs] of .08 or higher), amounting to 162 lives lost nationwide and 20 in California. And we’re not just talking about a little bit of alcohol, either. More than a quarter (28%) of the crash fatalities that occurred on Labor Day weekend involved drivers with BACs of .15 or higher—almost twice the illegal limit.

“People need to understand that drunk driving is not only deadly, but it is illegal,” said Chief Karen Comstock. “Drunk driving is a massive problem in the United States, with more than 10,000 people dying annually. Drivers need to pay attention to their own driving, but also to others on the road who could be driving drunk,” she added. “It is your business. If you think you see a drunk driver, report them – call 911.”

The reality is that people aren’t invincible. Of the 9,967 people who were killed in impaired-driving crashes in 2014, 64% were the drunk drivers themselves. Those 6,391 drunk drivers thought they would make it to their destinations, but they didn’t.

Chino PD reminds everyone:

  • Plan a safe way home before the fun begins.
  • Before drinking, designate a sober driver.
  • Drivers are encouraged to download the Designated Driver VIP, or “DDVIP,” free mobile app for Android or iPhone.  The DDVIP app helps find nearby bars and restaurants that feature free incentives for the designated sober driver, from free non-alcoholic drinks to free appetizers and more.  The feature-packed app even has social media tie-ins and even a tab for the non-DD to call Uber, Lyft or Curb.
  • DRUGS, MEDICATION & ALCOHOL = CRASHES:  Recent statistics reveal that 30% of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14%) than did for alcohol (7.3%).  Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4%, slightly more than alcohol.
  • If you know someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired, take your friend’s keys and help your friend make other arrangements to get to where he or she is going safely

As the summer winds to an end, remember that there’s no excuse for drunk or impaired driving.  Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

City Council Update

By Natalie Kim

Walnut – The August 24, Walnut City Council meeting began with the Council recognizing several different organizations and individuals. The first was the summer 2016 Business of the Month, Fruit Revolution. Next, the Council recognized the AYSO Boys U19 Team for their remarkable performance in the Florida National Games. The team placed first in the games, and the Council praised the team for their hard work and excellent sportsmanship. The Council then recognized outgoing commissioners, although not all the outgoing commissioners were present to be recognized. The Council thanked the commissioners, both present and absent, for their hard work and dedication into making Walnut the beautiful city that it is and never ceasing to improve the City. The final presentation of the night was a presentation concerning fire safety. The sheriff warned that in the event of an evacuation, people in the endangered areas will only be warned once about the potential fire threat. Residents can choose to stay despite the warnings, however no manpower will be available for evacuation should residents choose to stay. All available manpower will be patrolling empty homes to prevent robbery and keeping alert for any potential danger.

During the oral communications, several residents expressed concerns about fire safety, especially concerning Mt. Sac’s lack of cooperation of a joint evacuation plan. However, the sheriff ensured that the police were working with Mt. Sac staff to prepare a proper evacuation plan in the event of a large emergency.

Next, the Council approved the minutes of the June 29 Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop minutes and the minutes of the August 10 City Council minutes. The Council tabled an ordinance concerning noise limitations and construction. The City staff will perfect the ordinance and bring it back to the Council at the next meeting.

Finally, the Council approved all items on the consent calendar, including a resolution allowing claims and demands in the amount of $1,207,316.11; approval of a three year contract renewal with RPW Services, Inc. for Trail and Right of Way Maintenance; the 2015-16 year-end request for additional appropriations; a request for additional appropriations for unexpended fiscal year 2015-16 appropriations; a withdrawal of appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of Site Plan Case and Architectural Review to construct over-height fences in the front yards of four homes on Sunset Circle; and a cancellation of City Council and Walnut Housing Authority meetings for the holidays, cancelling meetings on November 23 and December 28. The Council adjourned until September 14 at 7 p.m. at 21201 La Puente Rd.

Recent Recalls

  1. Dazzling Toys Recalls Chicken Toys– The toys contain small eggs and the chicken can break into small plastic pieces, both posing a choking hazard to children.
  2. Impax Laboratories, Inc.– announced today that the Company had issued a voluntary nationwide retail level recall on August 19, 2016 for one lot of Lamotrigine Orally Disintegrating Tablet (ODT) 200 mg
  3. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local officials are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A illnesses linked to raw scallops.
  4. Kiddy USA (Kiddy) is recalling certain World Plus combination forward facing child restraints that convert to a high back booster seat, model 51 100 WP, manufactured from July 2, 2012, through October 5, 2013. The buckle/tongue on the affected booster seats may only partially engage. As a result, the consumer may have a false impression that the buckle is fully latched when it is not. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, “Child Restraint Systems.”
  5. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC– is recalling certain FS561 replacement tires, size 255/70R22.5, manufactured January 25, 2015, to January 27, 2016 (DOT weeks 0515-0416) for use on trailers. The affected tires may experience possible tread separation or detachment due to scrubbing during use.
  6. Whirlpool recalls microwaves due to fire hazard- Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard.

Mobile Recreation Schedule

Staff Reports

Chino Hills- The Chino Hills Mobile Recreation has been rolling into local neighborhoods that start on August 22 and it will continue through December 16. They will be visiting various locations to provide fun activities for kids of the grades between kindergarten and 6th grade.

The kids will be able to enjoy things such as; arts and crafts projects, board games, outdoor games, physical activity, team building activities, and homework assistance.

The Mobile Recreation will be a FREE program in which allows children to come and go freely. However, anyone who participates will be required to sign in and out, and each child must have a signed emergency card on file.

If you have questions in regards to the Mobile Recreation being open or closed on a holiday, you may contact the Field Conditions Hotline at (909) 364-2738. The schedule and locations are as follows:

  • Mondays- 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Danbury Park 15701 Fairfield Ranch Road
  • Tuesdays- 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Butterfield Park 17671 Mystic Canyon Drive
  • Wednesdays- 11:45 to 4 p.m. Chino Hills Community Park 3280 Eucalyptus Avenue
  • Thursdays- 11:45 to 4 p.m. Glenmeade Elementary School 15000 Whirlaway Lane
  • Fridays- 3 to 5:30 p.m. Alterra Park 4921 Soquel Canyon Parkway

Straight Talk With Danice

I’ve made a terrible mistake in my marriage by letting my family offend my husband- A letter from Becky

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

BY DANICE AKIYOSHI, N.D.

Q: They are very critical of him about the slightest thing and I have never understood it.  We were invited for a cook out last weekend and he wouldn’t go with me and the kids.  He said he won’t be going around my family anymore because they are rude to him every time he sees them.  I know he’s right but I don’t want to get a huge family fight started over this.  I wish he would just go with us and ignore my dad and my brothers like he always did before.  What can I do to prevent a family war?

A: What you can do to prevent a family war is to address things as they are happening so you don’t get into a situation where things can escalate into being a full blown war.

If you’ve shown your family that it’s acceptable for them to be unkind to your husband then you are a terrible spouse.  You should have immediately intervened and requested that they treat him with decency even if they didn’t feel a deep connection.  Adults do not owe other adults friendship if they aren’t feeling that special connection, but they do owe each other basic decency and politeness in a family setting.  Your husband obviously attempted to deal with this by following your unhealthy lead and now he has decided to no longer play the game.  It looks to me like he has reached his limit.  Because you are the one who seems unhappy with his new choice, you will have to be the one to take the steps to remedy the situation.  In my opinion, you owe your husband an apology for allowing things to get to this point with your family.  I would also respect his wishes about not socializing with your family.  If your family ever starts to miss seeing your husband, then perhaps they would like to extend apologies as well and see how it goes.  Remember… People do not automatically owe their personal friendship to others, but polite decent behavior is required for relations to be smooth in a family setting.  Your family should have offered basic politeness simply because of his connection to you.  Good Luck

 

Kidnapping Victim Able To Escape

Staff Reports

San Bernardino County- On August 24, four suspects were identified for kidnapping, assaulting with great bodily injury, conspiracy and false imprisonment on a victim.

The victim was only identified as a male, who was near the Indian Springs High School, severely beaten with multiple injuries to the face and upper body covered in blood, and was able to able to flag down a marked school police officer.

The suspects were identified as Ruben Hernandez of Redlands, Bernardino Calderon of Muscoy, Felix Velasquez of Redlands and Brandy Trujillo of Highland. The victim was able to escape where he was held against his will and beaten from two different locations.

According to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, “Deputies from the SBSD Central Station responde3d to the location of the victim and took over the investigation. The victim was able to provide sufficient information regarding two locations and subjects involved. The first location was a house where he had just escaped from and held against his will by Trujillo and Velasquez in the 7700 block of Del Rosa Ave in the City of Highland. The second location was an abandoned house where he was initially beaten and kidnapped by Hernandez and Calderon.”

After a thorough investigation was done, the suspects were located and booked in for kidnapping, assaulting with great bodily injury, conspiracy and false imprisonment. The suspects also had previous criminal records as follows; Hernandez is on active felony probation for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, Calderon is on Post Release Community Supervision for evading law enforcement, and Velasquez is on active parole for Burglary.

If you have any information regarding this investigation, you are urged to contact San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department Central Station at (909) 387-3545. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or you can also leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at http://www.wetip.com

Artist Corner

By Racine Guajardo   artist-pic-web

Jaime a.k.a. Lazy has been professionally tattooing for about 16 years and original founder of Untouchable Tattoo. He originally started in prison where he learned with a homemade tattoo machine gun. He started off wanting to get tattooed, which moved into him trying to practice on himself then as well as his cell mate while he was incarcerated in Chino YTS.

Tattooing for some is beyond just the art, Jaime says, “I haven’t always been an artist but I always had a desire to tattoo. By being in the business and having to manage myself at times has taught a lot of other things besides just tattooing. It has also taught me how to be a good listener, how to be patient, how to communicate with others outside of my own race.

There are so many different styles in tattooing, but Jaime says, “I love to do black and grey art and portraits, especially since they are the most challenging to do.” When asked what makes him different from other tattoo artists, he states, “I am able to design you something from scratch and also my writing has won me multiple awards. It’s rare that you find an artist who can create from scratch and write well.”

Jaime will be soon starting at a shop in West Covina called Living Dreams Tattoo Shop. You can contact him on multiple social media accounts; FB is Jaime morales, e-mail at lazyr13@yahoo.com, Instagram is Mister_Untouchable and Snapchat is untouchable_lazy.