Chino Valley Mail Ballot Drop-Off Locations

Staff Reports

Chino Valley– San Bernardino County’s Registrar of Voters has set up several mail ballot drop-off locations throughout the county including the Chino Valley Fire District, city halls, and libraries. The consolidated general election is Nov. 3.
Some of the Chino Valley drop-off boxes are located at the following locations:
Chino City Hall, 13220 Central Ave., Chino
Chino Hill City Hall, 14000 City Center Dr.
Chino Branch Library, 13180 Central Ave., Chino
Chino Hills Branch Library, 14020 City Center Ave., Chino Hills
Cal Aero Preserve Academy Branch Library, 15850 Main St., Chino
Chino Valley Independent Fire Department, 14011 City Center Dr., Chino Hills
For a complete list of countywide locations, visit http://www.sbcountyelections.com/Voting/MailBallotDropOff/2015/1103.aspx
The public can drop off mail ballots during regular business hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The ROV will pick up mail ballots every Tuesday until the election. The last pick-up will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Voters can still sign up to receive a mail ballot by filling out the Mail Ballot Application found on the back cover of their Voter Information Guide, by downloading an application from the Elections Office website, or by calling the Elections Office. Voted mail ballots may be returned via the U.S. Postal Service, in person to any polling place on Election Day, or to one of the 30 mail ballot drop-off locations prior to Election Day. The deadline to apply for a Mail Ballot is seven days prior to Election Day.
Voters can find their polling place assignments at http://www.sbcountyelections.com or by calling (909) 387-8300.

Walnut Happenings

Staff Reports

Walnut– This week, Walnut is gearing up for the holiday season with the Walnut Valley Women’s Club hosting their annual Tree of Lights fundraising sale starting Oct. 29 at the Von’s supermarket, on Lemon Avenue, selling holiday ornaments to raise scholarship funds for local high school seniors. Fundraising sales will be held every Thursday through November, except for Thanksgiving. Sales will also take place on Dec. 3 and 4.  Club members will be selling lights for $5 and ornaments for $10 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go toward scholarships for 2016 graduates of Walnut and Nogales High Schools.
The more the merrier is the saying Mt. San Antonio College’s Student Life Office is gearing up for when they host a Community Volunteer Fair for local organizations on Nov. 19. The Fair assists organizations in recruiting student volunteers especially with the busy holidays around the corner.

The Volunteer Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on campus just north of the library and west of the Student Life Center, building 9C.
The fair provides an opportunity for students to engage in public service, obtain hands-on learning experiences, and make a difference in the community. Participants include AmeriCorps, Inland Empire United Way, the Learning Centers at Fairplex, the City of Pomona, the City of Walnut, the Latino Diabetes Association, the Pomona Courthouse, Holy Families Hospice, VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, and more.
Community organizations that would like to participate should call the Mt. SAC Student Life Office at (909) 274-5953.

Angiel Air: Customer Service Is Their Priority

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Fifteen years experience providing heating, ventilation and AC services that keep your home comfortable and safe. (Photo Courtesy: Angiel Air)

Staff Reports

Eastvale – Summer may have officially come to an end, but the summer heat is lingering.  Not only do you want to ensure that your air conditioning is running at peak performance, but it’s also time to check your heater in preparation for the cooler months ahead.  Angiel Air is ready for your call.

Angiel Air, Inc. is a local, family-owned Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning company that takes pride in the service they provide to their customers. It is their mission to keep their customers happy and satisfied.

When there is a problem, you want it fixed fast, no matter what time of day it is.  Angiel Air is there for you, even after hours and on weekends.

Angiel Air offers competitive pricing and a satisfaction guarantee, providing a complete range of heating, ventilation and air conditioning services for both residential and commercial needs.  With more than 20 years experience in the industry, they are HVAC certified, licensed and bonded.

Angiel Air started their family business in Eastvale more than five years ago, and local residents get free estimates and discounts on all repairs. But Angiel recommends that you don’t wait until something breaks to call them.  By scheduling regular maintenance on your air conditioning and heating units, as well as the cleaning of dryers and air ducts, you not only save money in the long run, but you can ensure that your systems will provide top notch performance when you need them.

Says Jennifer Angiel, CFO of the company, “We love our business!  There is no better satisfaction than fixing an air conditioner when a customer is hot and mad, and making them feel heavenly.”

So don’t wait until you’re hot and mad.  Call Angiel Air today and make sure that you’re air conditioner and heating units are ready to work when you need them.

Call Angiel Air at (909) 923-9086, and be sure to visit their website at www.angielair.net for additional information and local discounts.  Like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/angielair1, and get great tips, customer reviews, and even more details.

Straight Talk With Danice

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

By Danice Akiyoshi, N.D.

 

Dear Dr. Akiyoshi:

I quit smoking three months ago and it’s been super hard.  I have gone from putting cigarettes in my mouth to putting food in my mouth instead.  I have gained 12 pounds and my pants don’t fit anymore.  I already feel bad and I know I need to do better.  It was my birthday three days ago and my boyfriend had a treadmill delivered to my office as my birthday gift.  I am self-employed and have plenty of room, but my face was burning with anger and shame when my boyfriend showed up during the delivery to ask me if I liked my gift.  I never mentioned wanting exercise equipment in my home or office, but his message is clear.  Feeling humiliated, I canceled my birthday dinner date with him and I am avoiding his calls.  Why would he embarrass me at work when I’m already going through a tough time?  I will never step a foot on that treadmill, I’m so upset.  He should have discussed it with me, and the surprise delivery to my office ruined my birthday.  He could tell I was quiet and said he was just trying to help me.  What bull.  I ignored him. Was he wrong in your opinion?

-Lisa E.

 

Dear Lisa:

First of all, I want to say congratulations on becoming a non-smoker.  Quitting is a very big deal and quite difficult for many people.  I agree, you didn’t need or deserve to be hurt on your birthday.  What description fits your boyfriend the best?  Is he completely dumb, insensitive, mean or passive-aggressive?  I hope he’s just sort of dumb and he really was just trying to help you.   Please take inventory of all of his other behaviors.  If he’s mostly a good guy, write this off to poor judgment on his part.  If he’s a passive aggressive, insensitive, or mean person who is trying to tell you that you’re becoming unattractive as you tackle your addiction, then you are probably doing the right thing to avoid him.  Only you have these answers.  Be fair though, you might be a bit edgy right now. Take a proper inventory of your relationship.  Good Luck.

-Danice Akiyoshi, N.D.

Danice Akiyoshi is a Naturopathic Doctor and the head of Candid Coaching Service. She offers personal coaching services relating to all types of issues and concerns. This is a letter she received from an anonymous reader. To send a question to Danice, email her at straighttalk@candidcoachingservices.com. You can also visit her website at http://www.candidcoachingservices.com.

Walnut Valley Students Join Global Shakeout Earthquake Drill

Drop, Cover, and Hold On!

Photo Courtesy of WVUSD

Photo Courtesy of WVUSD
Diamond Bar High drama students took part in today’s Great Shakeout earthquake drill, playing victims in triage units around the campus.

 

Diamond Bar – On Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m., the alarm sounded at Diamond Bar High School.

It was time for the annual Great California Shakeout earthquake drill and students and staff prepared to take action.

On cue, they immediately dropped and took cover under their desks and tables, and held on to something sturdy for one-minute.

Then the classes went to three designated areas around the campus to take roll call.

The school also practiced their emergency response plans with search and rescue and medical evaluation drills.

Beginning drama students were on hand in staged triage areas to help act out roles as earthquake victims. They took their parts seriously, researching and practicing prior to the earthquake drill.

Photo: Courtesy of WVUSD

Photo: Courtesy of WVUSD
Coleen Gee’s art history class students dropped under their desks and took cover during the minute-long drill on October 15.

“It’s always necessary to have these types of drills because it helps the site prepare for disasters – especially here in earthquake-prone California,” said Assistant Principal John Terry. “So the more we can practice, the safer and more prepared we’ll be.”

A special thanks to Chase Paulson, Terry Guest, Lorraine Gomes, Doug Medford, Beatrice Casagran, USB and Drama students, and all the staff and volunteers who made the school-wide event a success.

“Practicing these drills supports and reinforces the importance of emergency care in a disaster until medical assistance is available,” said school nurse Terry Guest, who led one of the triage units.

The drill began as the Great California ShakeOut in 2008, but now the annual earthquake drill has gone global.

More than 22 million people worldwide, including 10.5 million Californians signed up to simultaneously practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On,” this year, the safety protocol recommended by experts during an earthquake.

All 15 Walnut Valley Unified School District campuses and the District Office took part in the Great Shakeout.

Photo Courtesy of WVUSD

Photo Courtesy of WVUSD
Freshman Zoe Marquez gets in character with an arm injury. School nurse Terri Guest, teachers Stephanie Green, and Beatrice Casagran access the situation.

Fall 2015 Webinar Dates for the Affordable Care Act 101 in Spanish

By Small Business Administration

LOS ANGELES – Health care continues to be an important issue for small business owners.  The Small Business Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, and Small Business Majority are committed to helping businesses navigate the changes and opportunities in health care through the Affordable Care Act 101 webinar series.

Once monthly, small business owners can learn the basics of the Affordable Care Act and how they can enroll in small business health insurance marketplaces. Other topics discussed include insurance reforms, the small business health care tax credit, and employer shared responsibility provisions.  SBA, HHS, and SBM representatives help small business owners understand the facts of the Affordable Care Act so they can make informed decisions about providing health insurance for their employees.

The Affordable Care Act 101 in Spanish takes place once monthly on Tuesdays at 4 pm ET/1 pm PT. Registration is free, but required.  Below are the registration links for upcoming presentations.

For more information on how the health care law affects small businesses, check out www.sba.gov/healthcare.

Eastvale’s Military Banner Program

Applications now being accepted

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Courtesy City of Eastvale

Eastvale – The City of Eastvale’s Military Banner Program recognizes and honors Eastvale residents and immediate family members that are serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces. For the purpose of this program, “Active Duty” is defined as 12 months of continuous service.
To participate in the program, each application will be reviewed to ensure that the following requirements are met before a banner is created and displayed within City limits:

  • Applicant must be a current City of Eastvale resident and include a copy of driver’s license or a current utility bill showing the Eastvale address.
  • Applicant must be an immediate family member of the serviceperson. Immediate family members are classified as the serviceperson’s spouse, parent, child, grandchild, sibling, or legal guardian.
  • Banners can be created with the serviceperson’s portrait or without. Portraits should be of the serviceperson in formal uniform and a minimum of 1MB in size. If emailing the portrait, please ensure the file is a JPG or PNG format. Applicants are responsible for supplying the picture and all pictures will be returned.

Once the application is approved, the Eastvale Community Foundation will create the banner. Banners will remain on display as long as the banner honoree is still on active duty. The installation location and the removal of the banners are the Foundation’s discretion. Banners will be returned to the applicant upon removal, if available.
In the event a service person is killed in the line of duty, his/her banner will be removed and replaced with a “Gold Star” banner indicating their sacrifice, or presented to his/her family at a City Council meeting – depending on the family’s wishes.

The Eastvale Military Banner Program is funded completely by the Eastvale Community Foundation through their fundraising efforts as well as donations from local businesses, residents and supporters. Any donation is greatly appreciated.

Military Banners are printed when donations are made available.  If you are interested in donating to Eastvale’s Military Banner Program, please send your contribution to:

Eastvale Community Foundation
Military Banner Program
12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910
Eastvale, CA 91752-3667

Questions can be emailed to: eastvalefoundation@gmail.com

Happy Halloween

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

By Nancy Stoops, M.A., M.F.T.

Halloween is still my favorite holiday. As a child, I always thought it was so great to create a costume. In our house it was a major event. Very rarely did we buy costumes because it was much more fun to throw them together and create a new look.

You may be asking yourself why a therapist would be writing a column about Halloween.  I think our youth is really lacking in imagination and I think Halloween is a great time to help mold that in your child. Halloween is great time to help your child think about who they might want to be someday as well.

I know there are many safety concerns regarding Halloween and as a parent I understand that.  I also understand that our community provides lots of safe ways to celebrate the holiday.

The main thing is to help provide your child with a creative and safe Halloween.  My son is older now but we still both love Halloween so very much.  We have so many great memories around all the costumes, themes for decorating, pumpkin carving, parties, and all that makes this holiday so special. Our Halloween’s together are some of our best memories.

So spend some time with your child this year helping them develop the perfect costume.  Go out together, find the right pumpkin and carve it up together. Spend some time creating special Halloween traditions for you and your family.

Most of all let them use their imaginations and turn into somebody or something else for a day. Learn to have fun with your children during this wonderful holiday.

I think Halloween can create some great bonding time between you and your children.  It’s also a great time to let your hair down and just have some fun.

Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Nancy has a private practice in Diamond Bar. She runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and teen groups.  For more information about any of these services feel free to contact her at (909) 229-0727 or email, nancyjstoops@verizon.net. You may purchase Nancy’s   books, “Live, Heal and Grow,” and “Midnight the Therapy Dog” at Amazon.com.

Chino: Elected Officials, Aides Take Flight

Photo credit: Andie Castañeda/Supervisor Curt Hagman’s Office – Fourth District

Photo credit: Andie Castañeda/Supervisor Curt Hagman’s Office – Fourth District

By Monique Valadez
CHINO – San Bernardino County Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman joined dozens of state and local district representatives at Chino Airport on Wednesday, Oct. 21 for the newly-formed Inland Empire Field Representative group.

Initiated by Senator Connie Leyva’s (D-Chino) San Bernardino District Representative Henry Castillo earlier this year, the Inland Empire group is comprised of district aides, elected official’s field representatives and staff throughout the Inland Empire. The group meets quarterly at various locations hosted by a representative’s department.

“Fostering partnerships was the goal when we first started these meetings with Inland Empire representatives,” Castillo, a seasoned district aide said. “Growing up in Pomona, I knew the political climate here is really splintered. When I ran it by Senator Leyva and staff, they thought it was a great way to foster partnerships with all the other levels of government in our area.”

Castillo also highlights that the Inland Empire group was developed to discuss hot issues, learn about the Inland Empire’s points of interest and improve their relationships with constituents.

“Most of the time a constituent will call a state representative office with a federal issue or a county issue and instead of just giving them a number for them to call we can actually refer them to a specific person and follow up with that representative personally,” he said.

Hosted by Hagman’s office this month, the group gathered at The Planes of Fame Air Museum at Chino Airport for a docent-led tour, a lunch discussion on airport’s economic development plans and an airplane restoration demonstration by Aerotrader.

“Given the recent success of the county on developing Chino and control of Ontario airports, it’s only fitting that this group meet at Chino Airport,” Hagman said. “It’s the perfect setting to build working relationships, improve our leadership and explore the county’s gems.”

The group was guided through the museum’s hangars filled with historical aircrafts including the museum’s rare P-38 Lightning exhibit featuring WWII 475th Fighter Group artifacts.
Matt Smith, a museum guide for over two years, corralled the pack along the well-manicured hangars of the museum while some of the patrons lost themselves in the exhibits snapping photos of a bygone era.

“The museum’s history is mind boggling,” Smith, a retired employee from Northrup Grumman said. “As a docent, every tour is a learning experience for me. I’m always learning from the guests.”

Following the guided tour, guests were treated to pizza and a quick recap of the district’s upcoming development goals.

According to Hagman, the county is currently assembling money and muscle for future development of Chino Airport, one of the busiest county airports.

“We’re aiming for big results this year,” the supervisor said. “Chino Airport is underutilized and we hope to bring FedEx very soon as an anchor tenant bringing more jobs and revenue to the area.”

Hagan also mentioned his efforts to expand the underutilized Prado Regional Park in Chino and the county’s recent regain of control of Ontario International Airport.

Castillo admits that since starting this group, participants have been astonished with what they have learned from the group’s quarterly gatherings.

“It’s surprising how many parts of the Inland Empire we are unfamiliar with or resources we are not aware of,” Castillo expressed. “By having these quarterly meetings in different locations it’s a great way to highlight and learn about the different resources available in our areas.”

About 15 people attended the meeting at Chino Airport, and while the group will continue to grow and learn, Castillo hopes to accomplish strong working relationships to solve constituent issues.

“A couple of months ago, I called both the county and the city to resolve a new rehabilitation center licensing question from a resident,” Castillo said. “I was able to depend on the relationships built through our I.E. Representatives meeting to not only educate myself on the issue but also the concerned constituents.”

Mission accomplished.

Photo by Monique Valadez Inland Empire Field Representatives gather at Chino’s Planes of Fame Air Museum to form an alliance to build stronger bonds and effective leadership.

Photo by Monique Valadez
Inland Empire Field Representatives gather at Chino’s Planes of Fame Air Museum to form an alliance to build stronger bonds and effective leadership.

Halloween Safety Tips

Courtesy of Pomona Police Department

Pomona– The Pomona Police Department would like to offer the following simple tips to make Halloween safe and fun:

  • Be sure older children take friends and younger children are accompanied by a trusted adult when trick-or-treating.
  • Accompany younger children to the door of every home they approach and make sure parents and guardians are familiar with every home and all people from which the children receive treats.
  • Teach children to NEVER enter a home without prior permission from their parents or guardians.
  • Teach children to NEVER approach a vehicle, occupied or not, unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Make sure all children wear reflective clothing and carry a glow stick when out at dusk and at night to help drivers see you.
  • Teach your children to be aware of drivers on the road before they cross the street. Only walk on sidewalks, use established crosswalks and look both ways before crossing the street to stay safe.
  • Make sure children are able to see and breathe properly and easily when using facial masks. All costumes and masks should be clearly marked as flame resistant.
  • Teach children to NEVER approach a home that is not well lit both inside and outside.
  • Teach children to stay alert for any suspicious incidents and report them to their parents, guardians, and/or the proper authority.
  • Teach children if anyone tries to grab them to make a scene: loudly yell, “This person is not my father/mother/guardian,” and make every effort to get away by kicking, screaming, and resisting.
  • Consider organizing or attending parties at home, in schools, or in community centers as a good alternative to trick-or-treating.

 

The Cost Of Discipleship

Pastor Robert Jewett

Pastor Robert Jewett

By Pastor Robert Jewett

And a scribe came up and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head,” (Matthew 8:19–20).

It has become commonplace to make the call of discipleship appealing to the natural man.  The truth about discipleship has been replaced with a “better you” mantra.  The importance of man has been elevated, instead of the importance of God.  As a result, the gift of God is no longer received with gratitude, but instead expected as some type of entitlement.

Jesus’ call to discipleship was far different than what is often taking place today.  Jesus always laid out the cost of discipleship.  Popular opinion today says, “Laying out the cost of discipleship is not good church-growth practice.”

It is believed that such truth would discourage individuals from following Christ.  If Christ is our example, why would we present discipleship any different from him?  After all, it is God who adds to the church those who are being saved (Acts 2:47).

Are we more concerned with the number of attendees than we are with those who are being saved?  God help us if this is the case!  Christ was concerned with truth.   Jesus said, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31-32).  The truth is… discipleship has a cost.

Word of Truth Community Church meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at 850 E. Parkridge Ave., #110, in Corona. For more information, visit WordOfTruthCC.com.

Famous Last Words

Pastor Mark Hopper Diamond Bar

Pastor Mark Hopper

By Pastor Mark Hopper

Someone said that “last words are lasting words”.  Words that people have spoken to us can have a lasting impact and words that we have spoken can too.

We often associate words or phrases with the individuals that said them.  For example, in the movie, “The Godfather” there is the memorable line, “It isn’t personal, it’s just business.”  And in one of the Clint Eastwood movies Clint says, “Go ahead, make my day.”

These words and phrases tend to stick in our minds and remind us of the person who said them.

I learned a lot about construction from veteran carpenters like Ed and Carl.  These men knew their craft and did their work very well.

When Carl was trying to teach me about framing a wall or hanging a door, he always found a way to encourage me with a timely word.

When I would ask him if my small mistake or imperfection was a problem, he would reply, “You won’t be able to see it from my house”.  It was his way of encouraging me even though I didn’t have the skill or experience to do the job as well as he could.

Another phrase that I remember Carl used to say was, “We’ll do something even if it is wrong.”  That may sound like a contradiction, but what he meant was let’s get busy and get to work.  Sometimes we can spend so much time talking about a project that nothing actually gets done.

My old friend Joe was a pattern maker.  He worked in the aerospace industry using wood to make patterns that became molds for small parts for planes and missiles.

When we worked on projects at our church like framing a wall or remodeling a room, he would say, “Hand me the persuader.”  The “persuader” was a long-handle sledge hammer that proved helpful aligning a row of two by fours.

What are some words or phrases that your children or grandchildren have heard you say that they still remember today?  I wonder what are some words or phrases that I have used that people in our church remember about me?

Proverbs 22:17-18 says, “Listen with your ears and hear the words of the wise…and keep them in your heart.”

Let me encourage you to treasure the words that you have heard from those in your past and choose your words carefully, you never know who is listening and what they will remember!

Pastor Mark Hopper is from the Evangelical Free Church of Diamond Bar, 3255 South Diamond Bar Ave. Sunday services are 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. For more information, call (909) 594-7604 or visit http://www.efreedb.org.

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 10.24.15

2015-Oct24-Weekly-COVERThe Weekly News covers community news for Chino, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Rowland Heights and surrounding areas of San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire. Click this link to access the complete issue in PDF format: 2015-Oct24-Weekly-WEB

CNUSD School Resource Officers Honored

Courtesy of CNUSD

Corona/Norco – The School Safety Advocacy Council recently awarded the Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) with the 2015 Exemplary School Safety Initiative Award for its Project Safety Net Program.

CNUSD was the only district in California to receive this award, and one of eight in the entire nation.

The Project Safety Net Program is a partnership between CNUSD and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, whose mission is to provide a safe and caring environment so students can excel in their academic studies. The principal goal of Project Safety Net is to identify and anticipate safety concerns and systematically address each concern through the application of best practices.

On Sept. 15, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors recognized and honored CNUSD and Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies Cooper, Huggins, and Thompson for receiving this prestigious award. These Deputies serve as school resource officers for Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Norco High School, and five middle schools in CNUSD.  Each of these Deputies utilized hard work, dedication, and integrity to serve the staff and promote a safe learning environment for the students.

West Nile Virus on the Rise in San Bernardino County

Photo courtesy: Google Images

Photo courtesy: Google Images

Staff Reports

Ontario– Local medical centers have reported a rise in West Nile virus exposures in San Bernardino County.

In response, San Bernardino County’s Public Health Department, local vector control agencies and San Bernardino County’s Sheriff Department have joined forces to reduce the risk of exposure.

On Oct. 10, the West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (WVMVCD) reported a total of 212 mosquito samples tested positive in the district.

The San Bernardino County Vector Control Program also had 8 positive mosquito samples in basins and channels in Chino, Ontario, and Chino Hills during the past two months.

County entities will remain vigilant with reporting the common breeding areas for mosquitoes, district officials said in a news release. These areas are typically found in stagnant bodies of water and unmaintained pools.
“Aviation helicopters utilize mapping systems that are downloaded with the County’s parcel information,” sheriff officials said. “If an area is observed during the crew’s proactive patrol, the flight officer can obtain the specific address information. Once identified, the information will be forwarded to Vector Control for any enforcement or corrective action.”
The West Valley District’s Board President Glenn Duncan urges residents to maintain vigilant and wear repellents when outdoors at peak biting times, dusk and dawn.

In addition, the West Valley District is distributing repellent wipes and mosquito dunks (a larvicide homeowners can use) to residents in an effort to help them in the fight against mosquito-transmitted diseases.

The West Valley District also provides mosquito fish, a small, guppy-like fish that residents can put in standing, permanent sources of water like ponds, fountains, and water gardens. West Valley Vector Control District consists of the cities of Chino, South Montclair, South Ontario and areas of unincorporated county land, including Chino Hills and the Dairy Preserve. Visit their website for more information, www.wvmvcd.org.

Most people infected with the virus do not become seriously ill, some experience flu-like symptoms and about 1 percent of them can develop serious neurologic illness. People who are 50 and over or who have pre-existing medical conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure have the greatest risk of developing complications.

Until the weather cools, residents are urged to continue taking precautions, by remembering the three D’s:

  • DEET:Use it as insect repellent.
  • Dawn and dusk:Mosquitoes bite in the early morning and evening.
  • Drain:Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property, because that’s where mosquitoes breed.

 

Just A Thought…

By Michael Armijo

Is Social Media really Anti-Social Media?  With the advent of “smart-phones” our communication styles have perhaps become less intelligent.  With everything from a lack of actual conversation to cyber bullying, Social Media may be ruining many lives.

Social Media is the apple, and we are Adam and Eve.  With it, we’ve tasted the truth; we’ve been empowered.  Do we think we are God-like, making our own rules; defying purity; defying morality?  Were we ever emotionally equipped for the rapid advancement of the Facebooks, Twitters and Instagrams of this world?

There are now consequences for what we believe is acceptable, according to what the majority of a ‘conversational’ thread dictates.  It is sad that our individuality is being convoluted by our need – our greed – to be accepted, loved, and “liked”.

Our need to feel right socially has become our weakness.  God said the beast will try and destroy us; could the “beast” be technology?  “It” is surely behind this weakness, encouraging some with immorality and introversion.  Man created technology, not God.  And with this obsessive socialism of technology, could man be unknowingly destroying man?  Are we so ‘social’ that we are missing out on society?

Just a thought…

Don’t Let this Halloween Give Your Budget a Scare

Photo courtesy: Google Images

Photo courtesy: Google Images

By StatePoint

Cooler weather and seasonal fall colors means it’s almost time for trick-or-treaters! Getting ready for all the fun the season has to offer can add up fast. Don’t let this Halloween give your budget a scare.

With some helpful money saving tips, you will be ready to have a spooktacular Halloween.

Decorations

Bring the colors of fall into your home with seasonal decorations. From pumpkin kitchen towels to owl décor and festive candle holders, you can accent your home in style.

Adorn your front door with an autumn wreath. Warm your home with pumpkin scented candles and fall themed tablecloths and runners.

For a scary theme guaranteed to thrill your trick-or-treaters, stock up on Halloween décor like skeletons, jack-o-lanterns, bats and cobwebs!

Candy and Treats

Whether you’re planning for a crowd or just a few, don’t forget to stock up on the candy and treats that make Halloween so sweet. Try your hand at homemade goodies like scrumptious monster cupcakes or homemade popcorn balls. Make a Halloween trail mix with chocolate candies, pretzels, candy corn, rice cereal and pumpkin seeds. Visit http://www.dollargeneral.com/easymeals for quick, festive snack ideas to feed your hungry monsters.

Use a fun decorated candy bowl and fill it with Halloween favorites to hand out to costumed visitors. Make sure to stock up on Halloween themed napkins and paper plates to add festive flair to your table spread.

Costumes

Above all, Halloween planning includes having a great costume. Check out your closet and use clothing items you already have to create a fun DIY look. Use bold make-up and fun hair styles to create your own unique costume. For the trick-or-treater who likes to accessorize, check out Halloween selections at your local discount retailer, like Dollar General. A variety of costume essentials and accessories are available starting at $1.

Halloween comes once a year, but it doesn’t mean that you have to break the bank to have a great time. With quick tips and money saving ideas, you can have fun affordably.

Clark’s Helps You Live Better!

Staff Reports

Chino– When it comes to health and nutrition, one size does not fit all. Just ask your neighborhood’s health and nutrition market, Clark’s Nutrition and Natural Foods Market who strive to make lives better one customer at a time.
Clark’s equates success not with size but with integrity, responsibility and service.

“The cornerstone of Clark’s market position is to provide reliable scientific information for the consumer’s benefit in making educated and informed decisions resulting in vibrant health,” Clark’s website states.

Spanning three generations, Clark’s Nutrition and Natural Foods Markets was founded in 1972 in Riverside by the Clark family patriarch, Jim Clark, whose vision of healthy living grew into what is today a 60 billion-dollar industry.

Today’s, Jim’s grandchildren have taken over the reins of Clark’s Nutrition and Natural Foods Markets. Grandson Jeff Clark is president, his brother Bruce Clark is vice president of retail development, and their sister Tracy Clark is the director of finance.
Their newest location in Chino, 12835 Mountain Avenue (at corner of Mountain Avenue and Riverside Drive), boasts a large selection of organic, gluten free, grass-fed beef, vitamins and raw foods. They also carry an extensive collection of health and beauty production including, celebrity Suzanne Somers’ skin care and cosmetic line, “SUZANNE Organics.”

Clark’s puts an emphasis on connecting with the community through various in-store and local events.

With locations in Loma Linda, Riverside, Rancho Mirage, and now Chino, Clark’s Nutrition lives up to their motto, “Live Better …We Can Help!”They provide regular free lectures on various health related topics and make-up tutorials with professional make-up artists.

Customers will appreciate their knowledgeable and helpful staff. Clark’s employees undergo a comprehensive in-house training curriculum, and continuing their education “which is now accredited”.
So, for all your health and nutritional needs, look no further than Clark’s in Chino or any of their other I.E. locals. 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. Whatever your health goals, Clark’s can help! Visit www.clarksnutrition.com.

Animal Control Checking Licenses in Los Angeles County

Staff Reports

Los Angeles County – Officers from the Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) will be conducting field licensing checks in the unincorporated areas of West Covina (zip code 91792), and South San Gabriel (zip code 91770) beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

The field checks will ensure that residents’ dogs and cats are in compliance with licensing requirements, the mandatory spay/neuter and microchip ordinance. Officers will also be checking state-required rabies vaccinations and licenses for dogs and cats over four months old.

According to the county officials, beginning January 1, 2014, puppies may be vaccinated at three months old, but still are not required to be vaccinated until four months of age.

“Securing a dog or cat license is essential to assisting animal control agencies if a pet becomes lost,” officials said.

Pet owners are advised to be in compliance with licensing and the mandatory spay/neuter and microchip ordinance if they reside in any unincorporated area of Los Angeles County (or contract city that has adopted the County’s ordinance).

Residents not in compliance will be subject to license fees and delinquency charges, including a $40 field enforcement fee to offset the cost of the Department’s field services.

“In order to avoid penalties, be sure your pet is licensed,” officials urge residents.

New animal license applications are available online at www.animalcare.lacounty.gov, or by visiting any local Los Angeles County animal care center. Owners of pets whose license is not delinquent can simply renew the license at county website: www.animalcare.lacounty.gov .

In addition, DACC offers low-cost vaccination/microchips clinics (microchips are now $15, which includes an AVID registration) and low-cost assistance (for individuals who qualify) for spay and neuter surgeries.

Socially Speaking

By Sarah Sanchez

Eastvale – Holiday season is upon us, but what happened to September?

If you feel like September flew by, here is a recap of the events and news that were popular last month, according to our Facebook page (facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews).

The most trending event posted last month was about the Ramirez Intermediate Annual Food Truck Festival and Vendor-Craft Fair. Multiple members of the community liked, commented, and shared this event to family and friends. Also shared, was an update on the repair of the 91 freeway – the reason we sat in traffic for three hours on the way to work one day last month. If this ever happens again, make sure to follow our Facebook page for updates and alternate routes.

Another trending post was a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department press release that stated three drivers under the influence were caught. Thank you, Eastvale Police Department!

Also, some great visuals that the community loved were pictures of the City of Eastvale’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony/Moment of Silence at the Cal Fire Station 27; and a video of trainer Alex Griffiths from AG Performance Horses at the 2015 Norco Fair.

Our Facebook page consists of yard sales, meetings, events, and stories on a daily basis. Every Thursday, we post local yard sales for the weekend and allow you to post your own yard sale in the comments. On Fridays, we post the weekend events and link it to our monthly calendar, which includes a variety of meetings and outings in the surrounding areas. We also post the online version of the full Eastvale Community Newspaper for you to download, save, or print out.

Don’t forget to LIKE our page at Facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews, follow us on Instagram at @EastvaleNews, and subscribe to our website at anapr.com in order to stay up to date on what’s happening in the community. Use #ILoveEastvaleNews to tell us why YOU love Eastvale News.

Keep on Trending, Eastvale!