Walnut: Elementary to Host Teacher from China

BY KELLI GILE

 

Yang Jing and Principal

: Teacher Yang Jing will teach Chinese during the 2014-2015 school year through a fellowship awarded by the U.S. Department of State (shown with Principal Janet Green). (Photo Courtesy: Kelli Gile)

Walnut – Walnut Elementary School welcomes, Yang Jing, who will teach Chinese in the school’s FLES (Foreign Language in Elementary School) program during the 2014-2015 school year.

Jing has been awarded a fellowship from the U.S. Department of State to participate in the 2014 Teachers of Critical Language Program (TCLP). Since 2006, TCLP has provided fellowships to over 190 primary and secondary school teachers of English, from Egypt and China, to teach in K-12 schools throughout the United States.

Jing arrived in Los Angeles for the very first time on Thurs. August 7, accompanied by her mentor Krystin Wong. They had spent the previous few days together in Washington, D.C. at TCLP training. She was greeted at the airport by her new Principal, Janet Green, and Community Liaison, Jenny Kwan-Hata.

“Since Jing teaches English in Beijing, it was easy to communicate with her immediately. We have been looking forward to meeting her for months and are amazed at the instant connections we had with her,” said Green.

Walnut Elementary participated in a nation-wide competition in order to host a TCLP teacher. Jing is one of a total of 22 teachers who have been selected from Egypt and China for participation in TCLP.

Jing is currently staying with Krystin Wong who teaches in the school’s Dual Language Immersion Program.   She will then live with different families throughout the year in order to experience a variety of American lifestyles.

Jing learned all the names of her fellow teachers before meeting them at a welcome party just two days after she arrived.

Jing is excited to begin teaching Chinese to students not enrolled in the Dual Language Immersion Program when school begins on August 18. She will teach kindergarten through 3rd graders, provide Mandarin intervention for DLI students, and team teach using the new Common Core State Standards. She will also have Mandarin clubs for students in grades 4 and 5.

In addition to teaching their native languages, TCLP exchange teachers expand the understanding of the world in their U.S. host communities by establishing strong ties with teachers, students, parents and members of community, and by sharing information about their home countries and cultures.

Eastvale Goes Back To School

By EMILY AGUILAR

Eastvale – On August 11, school bells across Eastvale rang early to welcome students to a new school year. With the exclusion of elementary schools, River Heights Intermediate, Augustine Ramirez Intermediate, and Eleanor Roosevelt High School all eagerly opened their gates on the same day. For many, this school year will be a chance to join new clubs, make new friends, set new academic standards, or find the right support to succeed this school year.

“I hope this year is gonna be fun. I’m taking some pretty hard classes, but I want me and my friends to find time to hang out and maybe help each other with our classes,” giggled incoming ERHS sophomore, Keita Amane.

Aside from academic responsibilities, each school has planned out individual activities to make this year one to remember. Amongst those activities is VanderMolen Elementary’s anti-bullying assembly, which took place in July to teach children tolerance and respect for one another. River Heights and Augustine Ramirez will be encouraging their students to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, set to take place in 2015. To top it all off, students at Eleanor Roosevelt are expected to be treated to fun pep rallies, school dances, intense games, and best of all – the Magician Show – given only to Seniors.

With new classes, expected academic goals, and exciting activities on the horizon, the school year seems promising. In a school district that is well-recognized, the stakes are high, but students are ready to reach them.

 

La Puente: 6th Annual Aldabella Scarpa Shoe Giveback

BY GINA K. WARD

(Photo Courtesy: Aldabella Scarpa)

(Photo Courtesy: Aldabella Scarpa)

La Puente – Right before school officially began this year, 300 elementary school girls walked down a red carpet to receive sweet surprises: designer shoes, backpacks filled with school supplies, free haircuts, cup cakes, and much more at the 6th Annual Aldabella Scarpa Shoe Giveback Event. The invitation-only event was held on Fri., Aug. 15 at Villacorta Elementary in La Puente.

An outpouring of community support allows Aldabella Scarpa, owned by alumna Monica Gonzales, to give back to La Puente schools in the Rowland Unified School District. Community members donated school supplies for the backpacks courtesy of California Credit Union, and in addition to the designer shoes, students received free haircuts from Supercuts West Covina, tacos from Taco Nazo, took part in craft activities thanks to Home Depot in City of Industry, enjoyed cupcakes from The Cake Mamas, entertainment by Hot 92.3 FM, dental kits from Tri-City Smiles in Hacienda Heights, and were able to visit additional sponsor-booths from SpeedZone, East Valley Health Center at Villacorta School, and Friends of the Heart for school supplies. Additional event sponsors were Walmart City of Industry, Global Processing System, OMG Hair Accessories, Krispy Kreme (off Azusa Blvd. in City of Industry), Starbucks and Stater Brothers (off Amar Rd. in West Covina).

“We want these young girls to have an amazing, positive experience and not allow circumstances in their lives to create limits. Our community supports them and we want them to dream big,” said Gonzales.

Students were pre-selected by school staff from Hurley, Northam and Villacorta Elementary Schools, part of RUSD. For more information visit www.RowlandSchools.org, download the free RUSD mobile app for iOS and Android devices, or follow on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/RowlandUSD.

Aldabella Scarpa™ is an entrepreneurial endeavor by Monica Gonzales in an effort to design the most fashionable and classic footwear and accessories with a purpose. Aldabella Scarpa donates a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair of shoes purchased. Call (626) 967-0066, visit www.aldabellascarpa.com, or follow them on Facebook.

 

 

Walnut: Timberline Community Speaks Up Against Mt. SAC

BY RAYMOND MENDOZA

 

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Current Parking Lot at Mt. SAC (Photo Courtesy: Robert Mendoza)

Walnut – While a population increase at Mt. San Antonio College might be seen as a good idea for some, residents of the Timberline Community just north of the campus are voicing their wishes to limit enrollment- claiming that the population has become so large that it is causing high amounts of traffic, collisions, and crime in the City.

Resident complaints are stemming from the campus’ plan to build a three-level parking structure on the north side of campus, saying that congestion is so bad on Grand Avenue and Mountaineer Road that the structure would be better suited for a spot on W. Temple Avenue.

In recent months, various residents of the Timberline Community have flocked to Walnut City Council meetings to ask for the aide of the City in stopping Mt. SAC’s growth and to move the parking structure away from the Timberline Communities.

Timberline resident, Linda Hiti, called Mt. SAC a “parasite” because they are using the city’s resources and not paying their fair share. “In 2009, they cancelled a budgeted sheriff item, and now they [Mt. SAC] are congesting our streets and the Sheriff is sometimes responding up to four times in one day,” she said.

“They need to relocate the parking structure to the south side of Temple,” Hiti said. “They need to cap their enrollment at 60,000 and if they want to expand their enrollment they have to go to satellite locations or online classes.”

Hiti said the Walnut City Council is responsible for the safety and well-being of the City’s residents and that the traffic congestion from Mt. SAC will cause massive problems during an emergency.

During the July 23 City Council meeting, Timberline resident, Mansfield Collins, read aloud a document urging council members to stop Mt. SAC’s actions, stating that the college failed to perform an emergency evacuation plan for the residents of the Timberline Community and health survey for fumes caused by student transportation.

Mike Taylor, Public Information Officer for Mt. SAC, said that enrollment numbers aren’t being portrayed correctly since the 60,000 student total is for the complete academic year, and not indicative of how many students are on campus at one time or even during a semester. Furthermore, Taylor said overpopulation isn’t on the minds of administration since the school saw a 6.6 percent drop in enrollment from previous years. For the fall 2014 semester, Taylor said the enrollment stands at 26,656.

Taylor said he hopes the new parking structure will make an impact on the parking situation, since its current 8,000 parking spaces will be increased to more than 10,000. And he added that the college has always had the best interest of the community in mind since the institution always aims to bring affordable and excellent education to students. He also said putting a cap on enrollment would hurt individuals seeking a higher education.

“Mt. SAC’s mission – and the mission of all California community colleges – is to provide access to an affordable quality education for everyone,” Taylor said. “And while an enrollment cap would hurt student access to a quality education, the question of burgeoning enrollment may not be an issue after all, since fall enrollment is currently down.”

Stay tuned to Walnut’s City Council for more news about talks with Mt. SAC administration at http://ci.walnut.ca.us.

 

Eastvale: Mountain View Tire Is Dedicated To Customer Satisfaction

Staff Reports

: You can reach MountainView Tire toll free at (877) 872-1665, or visit them at 6080 Hamner Avenue, Suite 104, in Eastvale.

: You can reach MountainView Tire toll free at (877) 872-1665, or visit them at 6080 Hamner Avenue, Suite 104, in Eastvale.

Eastvale – For nearly 27 years, MountainView Tire has provided Southern California residents top quality tire and auto service by never forgetting to put the customer first.

With a store located in Eastvale, the family-owned, independent Goodyear dealer brings its considerable expertise to our city.

“We opened our first store in Duarte in 1987, and now have 30 locations in Southern California,” said Chris Mitsos, Vice President and co-owner of the company.

MountainView Tire and Service, Inc. is more than just a tire store, according to Mitsos.

“We are not just a tire dealer, we are an auto repair facility as well,” said Mitsos in a previous interview. “Half of our revenue is derived from tires, the other half from auto service.” Our customers are treated with respect and get an honest assessment of their automotive needs. We try to demystify the auto service experience,” he added.

Mitsos wants his Eastvale location to be a one-stop shop for his clients by providing complete auto service for just about anyone who owns a car. They provide computerized engine analysis, cooling system maintenance, brakes, tires, heating and air conditioning service, along with battery, oil lube and filter services.

“About the only things we don’t do are body work and smog checks,” said Mitsos. “This is a family-run business. My brother and I work from 7 in the morning to 6 at night, and our focus has always been our customers. My brother and I handle all complaints personally,” he said. “Fortunately, there aren’t many.”

Mitsos has a passion for two things: servicing autos and keeping customers happy; his business philosophy clearly points this out.

“We want to give our customers the ‘wow’ experience,” said Mitsos. “We want our customers to say ‘wow’ when they drive away from our shop.”

For coupons and discounts, check out their full page ad on the back cover of this publication. Be sure to ask about their free preventative maintenance check. Clients can also visit their website at http://www.mountainviewtire.com for additional savings.

MountainView Tire and Service Inc., is located at 6080 Hamner Avenue, Suite 105, in Eastvale, just north of Limonite Avenue. They can be reached at (877) 872-1665 and are open Mon. – Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Eastvale: Stay Cool This Summer

By LEAFF (Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters)

 

LEAFF Law Enforcement and Fire Protection

L.E.A.F.F. Eastvale

Eastvale – With all the heat and humidity that we are experiencing this summer – not to mention the drought conditions that make us look forward to rain and cooler weather – LEAFF recommends that you use these Tips for Staying Safe in the Heat:

1. Make sure to keep hydrated. Lots of water and fluids are crucial when playing or working outside. If your children are in sports they should be drinking water consistently- ALL DAY- even before their activity begins.

2. Make sure there is adequate shade for your animals outside or bring them inside, if possible, when the temperatures rise.

3. Make sure animals have fresh, clean water to last all day; and be sure to change their water completely at least every two days to avoid stagnation, which pets tend to avoid.

4. Try to exercise outdoors either early in the morning, or in the evening when it’s cooler.

5. Never leave animals or children inside of a hot vehicle, no matter what!

San Gabriel Valley: Local Crime Reports

STAFF REPORTS

SGV – On Tues., Aug. 12, LASD Temple Station Deputies advised that a pregnant woman was shot in the 1900 block of Merced Avenue in South El Monte at approximately 10 p.m. The victim, who was seven months pregnant, was in the driveway of the location when an unknown suspect(s) approached and fired several rounds at the victim; she was struck multiple times. The suspect(s) fled the scene in a dark colored sedan. The victim was transported to a local hospital where her baby was safely delivered and is in fair condition. The mother’s condition is unknown at this time.

On Tues., Aug. 12, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Central Sheriff’s Station Deputies responded to Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) regarding a theft report. Witnesses told Deputies that two Hispanic male adults entered the hospital dressed as maintenance workers. The subjects were confronted by hospital staff and they left the location. Property belonging to LLUMC was found to be missing. The investigation by Deputies revealed that Richard Zavala, 32, of Chino Hills, and Brandon Reyes, 35, of Pomona were the suspects. Both were arrested by the Central Station and Chino Hills Deputies. A total of 21 microscope lenses with an approximate value of more than $31,000 were recovered and returned to the hospital. Zavala and Reyes were booked into the West Valley Detention Center.

On Fri., Aug. 8, a Diamond Bar homeowner received an unwelcome surprise when an intruder crashed in through his front door in the 400 block of N. Del Sol Lane at approximately 1:30 p.m. The homeowner, who authorities say felt that his life was in danger, grabbed his gun and fired a shot at the burglar. L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies stated that the burglar fled the scene in a burgundy Toyota Camry that had tinted windows, with another suspect waiting behind the wheel. It is not known if the intruder was struck by the bullet, and officials are still investigating this incident.

On Wed., Aug. 6, the Pomona Police Department reported that members of the Gang Violence Suppression Unit served a search warrant at 1041 N. Dudley Avenue. Located during the search was a marijuana grow operation, which officers subsequently dismantled.

A total of 66 pounds of marijuana was seized. The primary suspect was not at the location at the time of the warrant service; however, a criminal report is being filed with the L. A. County District Attorney’s Office and a felony filing is anticipated.

On Mon., Aug. 4, at approximately 9:40 p.m., L.A. County Sheriff’s Parks Bureau Deputies responded to Legg Lake at Whittier Narrows Regional Park in South El Monte, regarding a found child.

The deputies contacted a person who found a six-year old boy crying and looking for his father. They attempted to locate the father with the limited information that the young child provided. The child, who was cold and hungry, was placed in the deputy’s patrol car and fed while the Parks Bureau personnel continued to search.

A vehicle believed to be driven by suspect Garcia was located nearby with a flat tire. The suspect was nowhere to be found.             The child was placed into protective custody after all attempts to locate the father had been exhausted. The child’s mother was later located and took custody of her son.

On Thurs., Aug. 7, Deputies arrested Juan Garcia, 31, of Pomona, for Child Endangerment.

Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

The Weekly News Complete Edition 08.16.14

The Weekly News covers community news for Diamond Bar, Walnut, Chino Hills, Rowland Heights and surrounding areas of San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire. Click this link Aug16WeeklyAll to access the complete Aug 16 issue in pdf format.

Rowland Heights: Local Kidnap and Ransom Rescue

STAFF REPORTS

 

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Rowland Heights garage where kidnap victim was held. (Photo Courtesy: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department)

Rowland Heights – On Mon., Aug. 4, the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s (LASD) Major Crimes Bureau became involved in a kidnap for ransom case. LASD reported that the victim, a 44-year old female, had been forcibly kidnapped in the Rowland Heights area and a ransom demand of $110,000 for her safe return had been made to a family member. The caller indicated that the victim would be harmed or killed if the ransom was not paid.

LASD reported that approximately 25 Detectives initiated an around-the-clock investigation, and through resources, developed several leads which eventually focused on a multi-unit housing complex located in Rowland Heights.

Detectives obtained a search warrant for the location and on Wed., Aug. 6, at approximately 9 a.m., the warrant was served. Detectives discovered the victim, who was bound and hidden in a dark, cluttered garage at the location. One of the victim’s captors, suspect Francisco Inacua, 34, who was guarding her at the time of the encounter, was immediately arrested. The victim obviously dazed and traumatized by the ordeal, emerged from the garage in tears, hugging one of detectives that had rescued her.

Quickly following the rescue of the victim and the arrest of Inacua that same day, Detectives arrested Inacua’s sister, suspect Rocio Inacua, 32, and Rocio’s common-law husband, suspect Uziel Figueroa, 32, for their active involvement in the kidnapping of the victim. Ironically, it was Francisco Inacua, (whose wife, suspect Judith Maldonado, 40, had befriended the victim while the two worked together for quite some time at a factory in the City of Industry) that had offered the victim a ride home following work after the victim had missed the bus.

While driving the victim toward her home, suspect Francisco Inacua – who had coordinated the kidnapping with the other suspects – pulled into a restaurant parking lot and exited the vehicle, while suspects Rocio Inacua and Uziel Figueroa kidnapped the victim at gunpoint, forcing her to the floorboard of the vehicle. She was driven to the garage, bound and blindfolded by duct tape, and kept in squalid conditions until her rescue two days later.

Suspect Judith Maldonado was arrested the following day, and all of the suspects have admitted their role in kidnapping the victim. The motive appears to be for financial gain only. The suspects were charged with kidnapping for ransom and conspiracy to commit kidnapping, and remain incarcerated in lieu of $2 million bail. All four suspects are residents of Rowland Heights.

 

Eastvale: Social Media 101-Get the Most Out of Facebook and Twitter

If you are a local business owner you will want to attend this workshop on Social Media presented by the California SBDC Inland Empire. The workshop offers an introductory overview of how to use Facebook and Twitter to successfully market your business online. The event is free but registration is highly recommended at http://www.iesmallbusiness.com. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday August 27th from 9am-11:30 am at New Day Church, 7155 Hamner Ave, Eastvale, CA 92880. social-media-101-workshop

Eastvale: Chamber of Commerce Hot August News

The most exciting news for the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce this month is their Annual Mega Mixer, coming up this Thursday, August 21 from 5pm-8pm. This is an event that everyone looks forward to, because it is an opportunity for members and non-members alike to mingle and share information about businesses in the City.

The Mixer takes place at the beautiful Eastvale Community Center, and the Chamber does a great job of organizing a soiree to make the very most of networking. The relaxed social setting is the perfect backdrop to not only gain important business exposure, but to see the potential of where your marketing efforts could derive even more benefit by making local connections that you might not be aware of.

Learn more about this great event at http://www.eastvalechamberofcommerce.org or email questions to info@eastvalechamberofcommerce.org.

 

Chamber Mixer

Did You Know?

BY K.P. SANDER

(Photo Courtesy: Wikipedia)

(Photo Courtesy: Wikipedia)

The Centennial Anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal will occur on August 15. This engineering marvel, that connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans by way of the Caribbean Sea, revolutionized ship travel in 1914.

The Canal wasn’t a new concept when its construction began. Through the ages there have been ideas and attempts to connect the two great oceans for trade and travel. Prior to its completion, ships traveling around the globe had to take a very long and hazardous voyage nearly 8,000 miles around Cape Horn at the southernmost tip of South America.

The territory was first under Colombian ownership, then French, and then American. France initially started work on the 48-mile project across the Isthmus of Panama in the 1880s, but due to engineering problems and a high mortality rate from injured and diseased workers, they had to discontinue, leaving a reported 22,000 dead.

The United States took over the project in 1904, taking a decade to complete it. More than 60,000,000 pounds of dynamite was used to excavate the site, and more than 4.5 million cubic yards of concrete went into the construction of the locks and dams. At each end of the canal there are locks that lift passing ships up to the artificially created Gatun Lake. They cross and are lowered to the opposite side. The two lanes of the locks are each 110 feet across, with seven foot thick walls. A third lane to accommodate even larger ships and double capacity is currently under construction, with completion scheduled in 2015.

The smallest “vessel” crossed on August 23, 1928, when Richard Halliburton swam through the Canal. He paid a toll of 36 cents based on his weight of 150 pounds. The fastest recorded crossing was in 1979 when the U.S. Navy hydrofoil, Pegasus, made its way across in 2 hours, 41 minutes. The average ship crossing takes 20 to 30 hours, much of the time dedicated to the bottleneck of ships waiting. More than 30 ships pass through the canal every day.

In 1977, former U.S. President, Jimmy Carter, helped orchestrate the return of the Canal to Panama at the end of the 20th century. The Panamanian government took over control of the project in 1999, and it is now managed by the Panama Canal Authority.

The Panama Canal is one of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken, and it has greatly contributed to the world’s economy. There is no doubt why the American Society of Civil Engineers named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.

Women of Renown

By PASTOR TIM EATON

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When we think of great characters in the Bible, several come quickly to mind: Abraham, Moses, Paul, and of course, Jesus, to name a few. But what about the women? Did you know there are many important women in the Bible? A few with pivotal roles in history are Ruth, Rahab, Esther, and Mary, the mother of Jesus.

These women have a place in the Bible and history itself because of their strong character and great faith. Their roles were not cameos or fluff; they often did the heavy lifting for God’s plans. At one point in history the fate of God’s people – and the line of the Savior himself – were in jeopardy. Who do you think God entrusted with this great dilemma? Esther! She was chosen, “For such a time as this,” (Esther 4:14). With her inner beauty of faith she trusted God and risked herself for the sake of the people that she loved. She foreshadowed the same kind of action from our own Savior – and because of her faith and trust, God’s people were delivered.

Centuries later, when the early church needed a boost, it was Lydia, whose prosperous business and gift of hospitality helped Paul and Silas bring the news of Jesus to more people.

At Edgewater, we want to support and equip today’s women to continue that tradition of faith, trust, and impact set in motion by these women of renown.

Join us for a special Edgewater Women’s Luncheon: “Pearls of Wisdom,” to be held on September 27 at the Eastvale Community Center. The event will feature Tammy Maltby, a renowned author and speaker. Tickets and information are available at EdgewaterEastvale.org.

Edgewater Lutheran Church meets Sundays at 10 a.m., worshipping at Harada Elementary, 12884 Oakdale Street, Eastvale, CA, 92880; http://www.EdgewaterLutheran.org.

 

A Bed Time Story

BY PASTOR MARK HOPPER

Pastor Mark Hopper Diamond Bar

Pastor Mark Hopper

When our children were young, we always read them a story or two before they went to bed.  So it is no surprise that our children do the same with their children.  Maybe it is a universal requirement.

Recently we enjoyed spending time with some of our grandchildren.  One of my jobs was to read a bedtime story to one of our grandsons.  He is 6-years old, and growing and learning so much. Instead of reading your typical nursery rhyme or children’s story book, we decided to read a fascinating biography about the life of a man called, “Uncle Cam”.  His parents have a number of these easy-to-read biographies about famous Christian leaders and missionaries.

Uncle Cam’s real name was Cameron Townsend.  He grew up on a small farm in Southern California in the early 1900s and eventually launched a world-wide organization called Wycliffe Bible Translators that helped rural and illiterate people to read and write.

In addition to his literacy work, his goal was to translate the Bible into the languages of these people so they could know about God’s love for them.  And, he wanted to improve their personal lives by teaching these people skills in agriculture and raising livestock.

One particular chapter really caught our attention.  When Uncle Cam was working among a group in rural Mexico in the 1930s, he received an unexpected surprise.  One day the President of Mexico actually came to visit him.  The President had heard of the good things that Uncle Cam was doing for these people and he wanted to come and see it for himself.

My grandson and I were so surprised and excited when we read this.  I’m sure that is a bedtime story that we will remember for a long time.

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.

 

 

What It Feels Like…

By JENNIFER MADRIGAL

 

JenniferMy youngest son, Nicholas, had to have two biopsies done earlier this month and the experience proved to be a “humbling” one for my older two sons. You see, as much as they love their little brother, they never really grasped the enormity of that love until procedure day.

Since Nicholas is deaf and autistic, these procedures were a little scarier to him than to most 10-year olds. He had to be held down, without his glasses, without his cochlear ear implant, and only the gentle reassuring caresses of me and his brothers. The doctor numbed him up – which if you have ever had a biopsy done you can attest to how much that shot really hurts – and began to slice deep into his skinny little arm and bony back. While we all held him down, me kissing his head and the boys each with a leg, we watched our little guy squirm and whimper in fear. Imagine not knowing what’s going on and on top of that, not being able to hear your mom explain it, see it clearly, or really even understand. I was unable to sign to him during the procedure because I had to hold him down, and he couldn’t move his head to see what was happening because of sanitary reasons.

So the three of us, me and my two sons gritted our teeth and watched and loved on him as best we could. But I noticed something, with every whimper, I saw my older boys wince as if they, too, were being cut. I watched their faces and I saw their hitched breathing. They were as tense as little Nicholas because they couldn’t stand to see him so scared. When Nicholas was all stitched up and we were back in our car, my boys and I took the time to reflect on the whole ordeal. My oldest said, “I really wanted to cry with him, mom. That was horrible!” And my middle son offered to buy Nicholas a car or a helicopter or whatever he wanted. We settled on getting Nicholas a shake and making him macaroni and cheese for dinner, two of his very favorite things. However, this whole experience gave them a deeper understanding of what it feels like to be a parent.

I told them that this is what being a mother feels like; it really is like having your heart walking around outside of your body. Seeing your child in pain, being helpless to make them feel better, and knowing that they have to endure the “hurt” for their own good are all elements of being a mom. This is why we get so worried and scared when our kids are injured or sick or simply take the wrong path. They are our hearts and so deeply connected to us that their pain becomes our own. For once, I think they actually got what I was saying without rolling their eyes and muttering, “Oh, Mom.”

Luckily, Nicholas’ biopsy came back negative for cancer, and once again my little guy enjoyed his favorite shake on the way home, and my boys now have a deeper understanding of what it feels like to be a mom.

 

Starting This School Year Prepared

BY NANCY STOOPS

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

The return to school begins very soon and you need to help your children prepare. This is a good time to start having them go to bed a little earlier and to help them get organized.

Make sure to buy them a good notebook with subject dividers, with folders in those dividers to organize their work. Take some time to talk with your child about what worked for them in the last school year, and what they can improve upon this year. Help them set some goals for this year to help make them better students. Also, if your child is starting at a new school, take them to the campus to help them feel comfortable with its layout.

Every year many parents bring their children to me to help them improve in school. I teach them time management skills and we work on not procrastinating. You can help your child with this as well. You can set up a reward system for whenever you see positive changes in them. Time management skills and organizational skills are essential in helping your child succeed in school, and in life in general.

Getting your child to eat a good breakfast and make healthy choices at lunch time is crucial for getting them through the day with the necessary energy to be successful. Besides enough sleep and good nutrition, I feel a multivitamin is very important as well.

Many of these ideas are taught at my free counseling groups. We meet at the Walnut Teen Center every Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. No invitation is needed and everybody is welcome to attend. The address is 21003 La Puente Road in Walnut. Feel free to contact me at (909) 229-0727 if you have any questions. Midnight, the therapy dog, is also there to help!

This article was written by Nancy Stoops, M.A., M.F.T. Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups for teens. For more information about any of these services feel free to page her at (626) 935-3818. You may also email her at stoopsshecter@earthlink.net. Nancy’s book, “Live, Heal and Grow” is available for purchase at http://www.RoseDogBookstore.com or Amazon.com

EASTVALE: Tragic Child Drowning in Eastvale

Posted Date: 8/14/2014 11:45 AM
Agency: Eastvale Police
Courtesy of RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Details:

On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at approximately 9:15 PM, officers from the City of Eastvale Police Department responded to the 7200 Canopy Lane in reference to an emergency call of a child drowning.

A male adult, who was supervising five children ranging in age from six to seventeen years old was outside with the children while they were playing in the pool. After several minutes past, the male adult noticed one of the small children was unresponsive in the pool. The child was immediately removed from the pool and lifesaving efforts were immediately administered. Upon the officers arrival they observed the child being given cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) but was unresponsive. Paramedics and members of the Eastvale Fire Department continued to give the child CPR and immediately transported the child to a local hospital where the child died a short time thereafter. The child’s name is being withheld due to age.

This investigation is continuing and anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator Peralta at the Eastvale Police Station at 951-955-2600.

Andrea Milbourne, a Girl Scout Leader here in Eastvale, is collecting items (such as flowers, cards, meals, etc) for her troop to deliver. If you would like to contribute, please contact her via phone call or text at 909-264-0977

Walnut: Local LASD Chaplain Fellowships With Philippines Police

By R.G. Reyes

Pastor Reyes (center); Deody Barret (second from right); and other members of the fellowship at PNP headquarters in the Philippines

Pastor Reyes (center); Deody Barret (second from right); and other members of the fellowship at PNP headquarters in the Philippines

Walnut – During a recent visit to Manila, Chaplain R.G. Reyes, one of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s chaplains assigned to the local Walnut Station, met with Rev. Fr. Police Superintendent, Deody O. Barret, the Director of Chaplain Services – and his staff – at Camp Crame, national headquarters of the Philippines National Police (PNP).

On February 25, the group shared and discussed future fellowship possibilities and a comparison on how the chaplaincy program on both sides of the world provides pastoral and spiritual services to law enforcement and respective members of the local communities.

Other topics that were discussed are the possible accreditation of the local pastors and leaders of New Life Ministries-Philippines as part of the local PNP Chaplain Service, and the invitation of California based law enforcement and police chaplain resource persons to speak at their local conventions and conferences.

If interested, local pastors can email Pastor Reyes at rgreyes53@gmail.com, or call (818) 429- 3575, to get more information on this fellowship; especially those pastors affiliated with churches and ministries in the Philippines.

Chaplain Reyes is also the senior pastor of New Life Ministries California in West Covina, and a member of both the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC) and the Southern California Chaplains Association (SCCA). He also serves as police chaplain for the Arcadia Police Department

Business Feature: Angiel Air – Customer Service Is Their Priority

By STAFF REPORTS

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

Eastvale – With the heat of summer in full swing, you want to make sure that your air conditioning is running as efficiently as possible. 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, 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.

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 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 can endure the summer heat for you.

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

BY DANICE AKIYOSHI, N.D.

 

Dear Danice:

Dr. Danice Akiyoshi, Naturopathic Doctor, Coaching, Counseling

Dr. Danice Akiyoshi

My mom is becoming very embarrassing. She is 82 years old. She just blurts out whatever is on her mind. She says she is old now, and finds no reason to waste time on censoring her comments. She told her doctor that he was the biggest disgrace she’d seen all year, because he didn’t do anything for her except push more pills at her. She said his mother would be disappointed in him if she knew how lazy he was. It was very uncomfortable. Then she told the girl at the market that she used no logic when she bagged the groceries. My mom often has valid opinions, but she seems so impatient now, even mean and rude. Do you have any ideas for me?

Barb

Dear Barb:

It seems your mom is not willing to waste time on soft conversations. This is not all that uncommon as people get older. Plus, some medications can make people grouchy. I wanted to say ‘speak with her doctor,’ but that seems to be off the table at the moment since she is agitated with her doctor. If I were in your shoes, I would provide my mom with some personal pampering to see if that will take the edge off. Try manicures, pedicures, massages, and the like. Take her for an ice cream or a movie. Maybe a drive to the old neighborhood where she was happiest would be nice. Visit her friends. If you balance the daily grind with some pleasant activities, maybe she will relax and lighten up. Human touch, laughter, hugs, and visits down (good) memory lane, can work wonders for improving a person’s mood.

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.