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Chino Valley Fire Launches Red Flag Community Alert Program

Courtesy of the Chino Valley Fire District

Chino – The Chino Valley Fire District is launching a Red Flag Community Alert Program. The Red Flag Program is designed to promote awareness of critical wildfire weather conditions and community preparedness. During red flag warning conditions, all Fire District facilities will fly a red flag until the warning has expired. Information on red flag warnings will be disseminated via Public Service Announcements and through all Fire District social media platforms.

Critical weather conditions that would trigger a red flag warning include severe heat, low relative humidity, high winds, and low fuel moistures (dry vegetation).

During a red flag warning, residents are urged to use extreme caution when operating spark or flame producing equipment in grass or brush areas. Residents of the Sleepy Hollow community in Carbon Canyon will be asked to restrict street parking to provide necessary clearance for firefighting vehicles.

The Fire District encourages the community to be prepared by knowing about the wildfire action plan, Ready! Set! Go! The plan offers tips to residents on creating defensible space around their homes, making their homes fire safe, and having a good evacuation plan.

For more information on the Ready! Set! Go wildfire action plan, visit http://www.chinovalleyfire.org and click on Emergency Preparedness under the Community Relations tab.

Declining Enrollment at Chino Valley Public Schools

Budget issues loom as district closes books on 2014/2015 school year

 

Courtesy of Chino Valley School District

Chino – Declining enrollment, the possibility of charter schools moving into the area, increased contributions to employee benefits and pensions, and the probability that special taxes will expire within three years could adversely affect Chino Valley Unified School District’s long range budget, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Sandra Chen told the Board of Education at its Sept. 17 meeting.

Chen made her comments during a presentation on closing the financial books for the 2014/2015 school year, prior to an annual audit.

The loss of more students than expected is particularly troublesome, Chen said. The district has experienced a steady decrease in student enrollment by about 500 students annually for several years. The district is down 745 students from the same time last year, Chen reported at the Sept. 17 board meeting. Current enrollment is coming in at approximately 100 students lower than what was projected at budget development, Chen said. “We will have to make adjustments to revenue at the First Interim Report (in December),” she said.

The district receives money from the state, based on student enrollment.

Declining enrollment can also be an open invitation to charter schools, Chen said. The district’s enrollment decreased from about 32,000 in 2009 to below 31,000 in 2010 when Oxford Preparatory Academy public charter school opened its doors that fall.

The district, along with others in the state, is responsible for contributing more money to employee pension programs. “We will need to continue to address that in our multi-year budgets,” Chen said.

Proposition 30, which provided additional funding to education beginning in 2012, is set to end in the next three years. The 0.25% sales tax portion of the proposition ends in 2016, and the personal income tax in 2018. An initiative, backed by the California Teachers Association, is underway to extend the proposition to 2030, Chen said.

The district is also watching other developments that could affect its finances, including AB 1522 which provides up to three days paid sick leave a year to employees, including those that are temporary and part-time; compliance penalties regarding the Affordable Health Care Act; and a cap on how much districts can keep as reserve for emergencies.

The district’s 2014/2015 expenses increased $14.3 million when compared to the 2007/2008 school year, but revenue has only increased by $2.1 million, or 1% when compared to the same period, Chen said. The District’s expenditures are outpacing the incoming revenues. Chen expects the district will continue its deficit spending trend if no action is taken to adjust its expenditures.

Chen said it is very costly to run a district as large as Chino Valley Unified because employee costs account for $9 out of every $10 in unrestricted dollars that the district spends. Costs for employee salaries and benefits average about $900,000 a day, and about $19 million a month.

The district does expect to get some one-time funding from Governor Jerry Brown this school year, amounting to about $600 per student based on 2014/2015 attendance. The funding is part of the Governor’s plan to pay back school districts what they were owed by the state for previous mandate

claims. The district has budgeted this funding for use in its continuous effort to implement Common Core state standards.

The district began the 2014/2015 school year with a $50.7 million balance. It had $209.8 million in revenue, but nearly $217.9 million in expenditures, an $8 million deficit. It ended the year with a $42.7 million balance. Of that, approximately $23.1 million is reserved for revolving cash, equity distribution to employees, economic uncertainties, and other costs, leaving an unappropriated amount of $19,560,793.

The district began the 2015/2016 fiscal year on July 1 with $42.7 million. Chen expects the district to take in $249.2 million in revenues, and spend $241.2 million. Included in the $249 million revenue is the one-time funds provided by the Governor for mandate claims settlements and implementation of Common Core state standards.

Following an independent audit this fall, the district will file its First Interim financial report with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools in December.

Chino Valley School District Considers Bond

Investing in Our Schools and Community

 

Staff Reports

Chino– Chino Valley School District is seeking the public’s support and feedback to weigh in on a possible bond measure to fund capital improvement projects in 2016.

What is a school bond? What does this mean for you?

School bonds are a way for school districts to borrow money. Bonds are the only means through which districts can build schools. The bond, once approved by voters, may be supplemented by state matching dollars to help the district fund facilities needed. Bonds are paid off through property taxes, so when I vote for a bond, I’m voting for higher taxes on my property.

According to the Chino Valley district website, most of Chino’s local schools were built decades ago – with some built in the 1950s – and need basic health and safety improvements.

“As the District plans for the future, the participation of our school communities couldn’t be more important,” Superintendent Wayne M. Joseph said. “Understanding the priorities of each school community is essential in developing a shared vision for the future.”

The Chino Valley school district has already completed two rounds of public discussions.

The first round of Facilities Master Plan update meetings took place at 35 school sites over the summer and ushers in the community engagement and information gathering process to better understand local school needs and the community’s priorities for them.

The discussion centered on the following four categories:  Renovating existing buildings; completing work at schools to enhance or improve existing conditions; building something new at a school that currently does not exist; and incorporating new technology into classrooms and schools.

Some of the topics that participants raised were repairing schools that were 25-years-old or more under the state’s school modernization program, upgrading classrooms and equipment for career education programs, upgrading technology, adding security features to keep students and staff safe on our campuses, replacing portable buildings with permanent classrooms, and adding equipment that best suits the needs of 21st century classrooms.

“Whether it is investing in new technology, upgrading school-career education programs, improving classrooms, or making basic health and safety improvements at our schools, I would like to hear from our families and community members to help shape the future of our schools,” Joseph said.

An independent community survey of 400 voters in February shows residents feel Chino Valley schools provide a quality education but perceive schools to have a significant need for additional funding. The survey provides insight into community opinions and educational priorities for our schools.

More than two-thirds of respondents believe Chino Valley schools provide high-quality education to local students.

The second round of Facilities Master Plan update meetings with school staff and parents concluded in September. According to district officials, the survey was posted on the district website and handed out at back-to-school nights in September.

Further outreach will continue throughout the school year. During the summer, Superintendent Joseph met with business organizations, service clubs, senior citizen organizations, and a wide range of other community groups to exchange ideas.

“The community conversations will continue over the course of the year and will help to inform the Board of Education’s decision regarding a potential educational bond measure in November 2016,” Superintendent Joseph said. “We are focused on listening and gathering information before considering next steps.”

If a bond measure is place on the November 2016 ballot, the school board will need to make a decision by August 2016.

Chino Farmer’s Market At The Preserve

Image Courtesy: HealthyChino.com

Image Courtesy: HealthyChino.com

Staff Reports

Chino – The City of Chino and the Southland Farmer’s Market Association recently launched the Chino Farmers’ Market at the Preserve Community Center.  The Market features a variety of fruits and vegetables, hummus, breads, spices, freshly squeezed lemonade, and much more.

Approximately 400 to 500 visitors attended the Market on opening day, Aug. 8.

Interested patrons can visit this year-round Farmers’ Market on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Preserve Community Center, located at 15800 Main Street in Chino.  Cash, credit cards, EBT, and WIC are accepted.  Visitors are encouraged to think green and bring reusable bags.

The Chino Farmers’ Market not only offer an opportunity for residents to eat healthy, but locals can get in a little exercise by walking or biking over to do their shopping.

For more information about the Chino Farmers’ Market at the Preserve, please contact (909) 334-3478, or visit www.healthychino.com.

Chino Armed Forces Banner Program

Order a banner for yourself or a loved one!

 

Courtesy of the City of Chino

Chino – The Armed Forces Banner Program was initiated by the City of Chino to honor and recognize Chino’s military personnel.

To quality, honorees must meet the following requirements:

  • Active duty military personnel of the United States Armed Forces; or
  • Inactive, but served in the United States Armed Forces from Oct. 7, 2001 to deactivation; and
  • Current Chino resident; or
  • Past resident with immediate family currently residing in Chino (immediate family includes wife/husband, son/daughter, grandson/granddaughter, son-in-law/daughter-in-law, aunt/uncle, or niece/nephew only).

As an ongoing program, applications are accepted year found.  Banners will be installed quarterly in January, May, September and November.  The timing of the banner installation and removal will be at the City’s discretion.  Banners may be displayed for a minimum of one year before retired and given to the honoree or the honoree’s family.

Please visit http://www.cityofchino.org/home/showdocument?id=10206 to access the application form, and submit it along with all necessary documentation via mail to:

 

City of Chino

Community Services Department

Armed Services Banner Program

P.O. Box 667

Chino, CA 91708-0667

 

For more information, please contact the Carolyn Owens Community Center at (909) 334-3256 or email communityservices@cityofchino.org.

Chino Valley: Smooth Start To New School Year

Courtesy CVUSD

Chino Valley – Chino Valley Unified School District had one of its smoothest openings to the new school year, according to several people attending the Sept. 3 Board of Education meeting.

“He wanted to thank everyone for what he felt is the best start of the school year in a long time,” said Mary Hancock, speaking for her husband, Todd Hancock, president of the Associated Chino Teachers (ACT) union. “He also wanted to thank the director of special education for one of the best years for special education students.”

Hancock said her husband wanted to thank Superintendent Wayne M. Joseph for giving teachers additional preparation time for classes. Superintendent Joseph concurred with the ACT president’s assessment, saying the first week of school was smooth everywhere he went that week.

Denise Arroyo, president of the Classified School Employees Association, which represents bus drivers, secretaries and other school support staff, also said the school year opening “went quite smoothly.”

“There were some hiccups, phones and Internet not working on the first day,” she said, but overall praising staff for an easy beginning to the new school year.

Hidden Trails Elementary School Principal, Yvette Farley, president of CHAMP, the group that represents management employees in the District, said the start of school was very smooth. The principal said she was “pleasantly surprised to have an intervention counselor show up on the first day of school to see how students were doing.”

Identifying student behavior issues early is important, Farley said, so principals and teachers have time to discuss how they will deal with any problems.

“It has been a great start of school,” board trustee Sylvia Orozco told members of the school board audience. “I’m so happy to hear great things. As always, there were some bumps in the road, but have patience, they will be worked out.”

Board President Irene Hernandez-Blair said she did receive some emails about traffic problems and student dress code issues, but she said parents need to take responsibility for driving carefully and politely in school zones and making sure their children dress appropriately for school.

“The board revised the dress code and principals are doing all that they can,” she said.

Board of Education member Pamela Feix complimented all school district staff members for the smooth school opening. Just after the Aug. 24 opening of the school year, local educators and staff members reported a very quiet beginning. During that first day, students and parents were introduced to several new administrators and approximately 100 additional teachers.

Canyon Hills Junior High offered its new breakfast program, making it the latest of 24 schools in the Chino Valley Unified School District offering before-school nutrition. Kindergarten through 3rd Grade students returned to smaller class sizes as the District reduced its student to teacher ratio to 26 to 1. Several school facilities underwent construction improvements this summer, including roofing, exterior paint, energy-saving LED lighting, asphalt, and installation of drought-resistant landscaping.

Link Crews, composed of junior and senior high students, welcomed freshmen and pledged to be their buddies throughout the new school year. Chino High’s cheerleaders, waving pompoms and cheering, formed a welcome path for students as they entered the campus. The school’s student leaders held up welcome signs along the street as students arrived.

Ayala High senior, Shweta Shah, student representative to the school board, said a team of students at her school made “everyone feel welcome on campus.”

“Wow, what a positive beginning of the school year,” Chino Hills City Councilman Art Bennett exclaimed as he began his City report for the school board audience.

Bark For Life Chino Valley

Photo Courtesy: Bark For Life of Chino Valley

Photo Courtesy: Bark For Life of Chino Valley

Staff Reports

Chino Valley – With the support of thousands of volunteers, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 400 lives a day. The Relay For Life and Bark For Life movement offers an inspiring opportunity to honor cancer survivors, promote how individuals can reduce their cancer risk, and raise money to help end cancer. And they won’t stop until they finish the fight against cancer!

On Sat., Oct. 17, you and your favorite K-9 pal can get involved in the fight against cancer, too.  The Chino Valley Bark for Life event begins at 9 a.m. at Boys Republic High School.  Families and their dogs can come together for a few hours during the day and complete a one mile walk to honor cancer survivors, and the care giving qualities of their canine “Best Friends.”

Some of the festivities include:  Doggie Games; Top Dog and dress up contests; Team and Community fundraising; music and food; and special dog guest demonstrations by therapy, police and rescue dogs.

Photo Courtesy: Bark For Life of Chino Valley Jennifer Rudin and Lyle Ballard proudly display the new CV Bark For Life sign.

Photo Courtesy: Bark For Life of Chino Valley
Jennifer Rudin and Lyle Ballard proudly display the new CV Bark For Life sign.

Come and meet the 2015 Bark Ambassador, Dr. Greg Ogilvie – Director of the Angel Care Cancer Center at California Veterinary Specialists; President of the Special Care Foundation for Companion Animals; and Division Director of Veterinary Oncology at the University of California-San Diego, Moores Cancer Center – as well as a very special guest that helps to support the American Cancer Society and kicks off the Walk with an opening group lap.

The Closing Ceremony starts at 2:30, with the announcement of raffle prize winners.

Join the Chino Valley Bark For Life event, and enjoy a day of unconditional love, make some new friends, share heartwarming stories, and help raise funds in the fight against cancer.

To register, sponsor, or get additional information, visit www.relayforlife.org/barkchinoca, or contact the Bark For Life event chair, Jennifer Rudin, at bflchinoeventchair@gmail.com.

Delicate Smiles

Delicate Smiles BF1-CMYKCreating the smile you’ve always wanted

By Claire Lewis

Chino – If you haven’t seen a dentist in a while, or you’re just looking to make a change, the offices of Delicate Smiles in Chino will help you create the smile you’ve always wanted.
Offering comprehensive dental care and a warm and caring environment, Delicate Smiles provides the very latest in technology personalized to your needs. From x-rays and basic cleanings to more advanced care, they take pride in a relaxed atmosphere and good, old-fashioned client care – helping to make your next visit to the dentist one that you won’t dread.
Dentist, Dr. Doo Lim, looks forward to meeting you and providing you with the very best in dental care. Dr. Lim was raised in Southern California, and moved to Chino in 2005. He received his B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, and his D.D.S. from the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. After graduation, Lim moved back to Chino to help patients achieve optimal oral health.
Lim’s personal motto is to provide dentistry with ethics and humanism, and treat all people as if they were family. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, playing basketball, and serving at his church.
Make an appointment today, and let Dr. Lim and his team of experts help you achieve your most beautiful smile.
Office hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays by appointment; and closed on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Delicate Smiles is located at 4531 Philadelphia St., Suite B-107, in the city of Chino. They can be reached at (909) 902-9100.

Prepare Today For Tomorrow’s Emergencies

Courtesy of the Chino Valley Fire District

Chino Valley – The Chino Valley Fire District encourages all Chino Valley residents and business owners to observe National Preparedness Month throughout September by putting together an emergency supply kit and creating and practicing an emergency evacuation plan.

Taking simple steps today to prepare for tomorrow’s emergencies will help protect you, your family and your business should disaster strike.

Below is a list of items to consider including in your emergency supply kit:

  • One gallon of water per person per day (a week’s supply is preferable)
  • First-Aid kit, freshly stocked
  • Nonperishable foods and non-electric can opener
  • Blankets or sleeping bags
  • Portable radio, flashlight, light sticks and spare batteries
  • Essential medications and prescription glasses
  • Change of clothing
  • An adjustable wrench for turning off gas
  • Important family documents
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items

 

For more information, including a complete emergency supply checklist, visit www.chinovalleyfire.org.

 

 

Chino Farmer’s Market At The Preserve

Image Courtesy: HealthyChino.com

Image Courtesy: HealthyChino.com

Staff Reports

Chino – The City of Chino and the Southland Farmer’s Market Association recently launched the Chino Farmers’ Market at the Preserve Community Center.  The Market features a variety of fruits and vegetables, hummus, breads, spices, freshly squeezed lemonade, and much more.

Approximately 400 to 500 visitors attended the Market on opening day, Aug. 8.

Interested patrons can visit this year-round Farmers’ Market on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Preserve Community Center, located at 15800 Main Street in Chino.  Cash, credit cards, EBT, and WIC are accepted.  Visitors are encouraged to think green and bring reusable bags.

The Chino Farmers’ Market not only offer an opportunity for residents to eat healthy, but locals can get in a little exercise by walking or biking over to do their shopping.

For more information about the Chino Farmers’ Market at the Preserve, please contact (909) 334-3478, or visit www.healthychino.com.

Summer Barbeques: A Cautionary Tale

Staff Reports

Chino Valley – On Wed., Aug. 5, Chino Valley Fire District firefighters responded to a barbeque fire on the 16000 block of Pipeline Avenue in Chino that resulted in minor injuries. Firefighters kept the fire from spreading to the patio and home by isolating it to the cooking station area. CVFD firefighter/paramedics treated a female patient for minor burn injuries.

Summer is a great time for get-togethers and barbeques, and the best way to ensure that your family and guests have a happy and memorable experience, is to exercise caution when using outdoor grills.

The Chino Valley Fire District offers the following guidelines and tips to help keep you safe.

Before Using Your Propane Grill:

  • Check all fuel connection points to confirm they are tight.
  • Check the fuel source hose for any leaks:
    • Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose using a brush or spray bottle.
    • Turn the fuel source on. If there is a leak, the gas will release bubbles around the hose. If there are no bubbles, your grill is safe to use.
    • If there are bubbles, turn off the tank and check connections, then have your grill serviced by a professional before using it again.
    • If the leak doesn’t stop, call the Fire Department immediately.

When Turning On The Grill:

  • Make sure the lid is open when lighting the grill. This will help prevent a possible gas explosion.

When The Grill Is On:

  • If you smell gas while you are cooking, turn off the gas and burners.
  • If the leak stops immediately, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again.
  • If the smell continues, move away from the grill and call the Fire Department immediately. Do not move the grill.

For more information on fire and life safety, contact the Chino Valley Fire District at (909) 902-5260, or visit their website at www.chinovalleyfire.org.

Chino: Near Miss For Small Aircraft

Photo Courtesy: CVFD

Photo Courtesy: CVFD

Staff Reports

Chino – Chino Valley Fire Department (CVFD) Firefighters responded to the Chino Airport on Sat., Aug. 8 at 3:11 p.m. for a small single-engine aircraft that experienced problems with its landing gear while attempting to land.

According to the CVFD, the two-seater aircraft skidded off the runway and came to rest in the grass area adjacent to the runway.  The single male occupant of the aircraft did not sustain any injuries.

Chino Airport Ground is making contact with the FAA and NTSB.  They will be conducting the investigation.

Eastvale Resident Wins Chino Derby

Photo By Scott Schaller

Photo By Scott Schaller

By Josh Thompson

Chino – Heavy rain stayed away long enough for Eastvale’s Will Wright to win the 25th annual Chino Challenge Demolition Derby on Sat., July 18 at the Chino Fairgrounds.  Wright won the night’s top prize of $3,500.

Rain throughout the day in Chino drenched the dirt field, but let up about an hour before opening ceremonies, giving workers enough time to flatten the dirt and prepare it for three preliminary derbies, a last chance derby and the 24-car main event.

Wright – nicknamed “the Beast” – halted second-place driver, Dickie Vander Meulen, with several big hits to his vehicle’s front end to win his first derby title. The 24-car main event lasted 45 minutes.

Vander Meulen, of Ontario, won $1,200 for placing second. Ryan Doty, of Eastvale, placed third and won $700. Chino Hills resident, Andrew James, placed fourth, winning $400; and Corona’s Matthew Kingma took fifth and won $200.

Winning the derby title was Wright’s second victory of the night. His Star Wars themed car with Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker won the event’s Best Appearing Car contest and its $250 prize.

Wright, playing the role of Darth Vader, got into a “light saber” fight with Skywalker, played by Doty. The fight scene got a big reaction from the standing-room-only crowd of more than 3,500 people.

This year’s auction car brought in a record bid from J&A Manufacturing in Pixley.  The $16,000 bid for a 1975 Monte Carlo decorated in candles to mark the derby’s 25th anniversary will benefit the Let It Be Foundation, which assists children with life threatening illnesses.

The auction car, driven by John Vermeer of Chino, placed 10th.

Chino Valley: Weed Abatement

A Year-Round Commitment to Safety

 

 Staff Reports

Chino Valley – Keeping your home and property clear of brush and rubbish is a year-long commitment to fire safety.

According to the Chino Valley First District, inspections for proper clearance of tumbleweeds and other combustible materials will begin on Aug. 25. Courtesy reminder cards were mailed at the end of July to Chino and Chino Hills residents with a previous history of overgrown vegetation on their property.

Tumbleweeds, combustible vegetation and rubbish must be cleared by Aug. 25.  If a hazard exists on or after that time, property owners will be charged a $130 non-compliance fee – and owners are still responsible for clearing their property.

Properties that are not cleared by the re-inspection date of Oct. 14 will be cleared by a contractor hired by the Fire District. In addition to the cost to clear the hazard, an additional $200 administration fee will be billed per parcel. This applies to all parcels, including adjoining parcels. The legal owner of record at the time the property is cited is responsible for all fees and charges.

Fire District officials will focus on the removal of tumbleweeds during this inspection period because of the fire hazard they pose. Tumbleweeds are a high fire danger due to their propensity to break loose once dry and be carried by the wind to areas where they can accumulate along flammable vegetation, wood fences, homes and other combustible materials.

Property owners are required to maintain their properties clear of tumbleweeds, combustible vegetation and rubbish year round. Below are some helpful tips for clearing vegetation in a safe and effective manner.

  • Use trimming, mowing and power equipment before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. (it is cooler at that time with more moisture in the air, making fires harder to start).
  • Never use a lawn mower in dry vegetation. Use a weed trimmer to cut down dry weeds and grass.
  • Keep a cell phone nearby and call 911 immediately in case of a fire. Never put yourself in harm’s way to extinguish an advancing fire.

For more information about the weed abatement program, please visit our website at www.chinovalleyfire.org, or call the Fire Prevention Bureau at (909) 902-5285.

Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.

When we walk together, we are bigger than cancer

Photo Courtesy: Google

Photo Courtesy: Google

Staff Reports

Chino – Everyone, in some way, has been touched by cancer.  Either you are a survivor, or know someone who has lost the battle.  You can join the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Chino help people get well, stay well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

On Aug. 1-2, from 9 a.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday, at Ayala Park (14225 Central Ave.), the Relay for Life of Chino will become part of the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer.  This experience unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all.

With the support of thousands of volunteers – just like you – the American Cancer Society is helping to save more than 400 lives each day.  According to the Relay for Life Chino website, 81 teams and 1,262 participants have raised more than $124,000 to date.

You can help by starting or joining a team, or become a sponsor by visiting www.relayforlife.org/chinoca.  If you are not able to walk in the relay, you can still become part of the momentum by participating in the Goodwill Fundraiser.  Gently used items from Garage Sale leftovers or getting around to cleaning out those closets can be brought to the parking lot behind the soccer fields at College Park Ave. in Chino, on Aug. 1, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  The proceeds for every bin filled for Goodwill Southern California will benefit the American Cancer Society.  For more information on this fundraiser, call (909) 518-0097.

Come and join in the fun at the Relay for Life of Chino.  Whether you participate or just cheer others on, you will help take a stand in the fight against cancer.

 

 

Help This US Army Ring Find Home

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Photo Courtesy: Rachel Farris Facebook Photos of the U.S. Army ring found in South Dakota

By Claire Lewis

Chino – Chino local, Laurie Utter, has a heart of gold for our Veterans.  While perusing Facebook, she came across a post from the other side of the country, and she reached out to the Weekly News for help.

Rachel Farris, who lives in Saucier, Mississippi, posted the following information on her Facebook page:

“Ok Facebook world, I need some help. My grandpa found a United States Army service ring buried in the dirt at his farm in South Dakota. The name on the ring is Patrick J. Dierick. It’s a very old ring and he would like to find the owner – or at least the family to return it to. Please share this post so we can try to find the rightful owner or family member.”

Utter thought she might be able to help the ring find its way home because somebody knows somebody who knows the owner.

“I just have a big place in my heart for our Vets and military men and women; they do so much for us and don’t seem to get much back,” says Utter.

There is a story on how the ring belonging to Patrick J. Dierick found its way to a farm in South Dakota, and both Utter and Farris are looking for answers.

“I just thought what a nice thing to do by finding him, or even a family member,” Utter continues.

The U.S. Army takes care of its own, and hopefully – as a collective effort – we will be able to return this U.S. Army ring to its home.  If you have any information about Patrick Dierick, or anyone who may know him, please contact the Weekly News via email at editor@anapr.com.

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Photo Courtesy: Rachel Farris Facebook Photos of the U.S. Army ring found in South Dakota

Photo Courtesy: Rachel Farris Facebook Photos of the U.S. Army ring found in South Dakota

Photo Courtesy: Rachel Farris Facebook
Photos of the U.S. Army ring found in South Dakota

 

Chino Valley: CVFD Board of Director Election

Staff Reports

Chino Valley – As part of the Nov. 3, 2015 Consolidated General Election, a general district election will be held for the Chino Valley Fire District to fill three seats on the Board of Directors. Each seat is designated for a four-year term, beginning December 2015 through December 2019.

Candidates must legally reside within the District boundaries and must be registered voters at the time nomination forms are issued to qualify as a candidate.

Official filing forms may be obtained from either the Chino Valley Fire District’s Fire Administration, located at 14011 City Center Drive in Chino Hills, or from the San Bernardino County Elections Office of the Registrar of Voters located at 777 E. Rialto Avenue in San Bernardino. All completed forms must be filed no later than 5 p.m. on Aug. 7, 2015, at the Elections Office of the Registrar of Voters.

The Fire District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors that serve four-year staggered terms. Directors are responsible for overseeing the formulation and evaluation of policies.

Board Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Chino Police Department Launches Social Media

Staff Reports

Chino – In keeping with Chief Karen Comstock’s strong community ties, the Chino Police Department has launched its social media pages. Chief Comstock’s goal is to enhance communication with the community and maintain an open dialogue with residents, businesses and partners in safety.

Social media has proven to be a valuable tool for Law Enforcement agencies to use as a means to communicate timely and effectively with topics such as crime prevention, community programs, incidents and investigations.

“The Chino Police Department values the positive relationships and interactions it has with the community,” states Comstock. “Having social media as another tool to communicate and engage with residents will only enhance our relationships.”

The City of Chino has been successful in increasing community engagement through their use of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. As government social media continues to grow, the Chino Police Department sees an opportunity to expand its efforts by creating additional accounts specifically for the Department and the Chief of Police.

For more information, connect with the Chino Police Department on the following sites:

facebook.com/chinopolicedept; facebook.com/ChiefComstock; twitter.com/chinopolicedept.

To The Pointe Dance Productions

Training dancers and transforming lives

Photo Courtesy: TTP

Photo Courtesy: TTP

By K.P. Sander

Chino – It isn’t often you come across a business dedicated to students that provides a Christian atmosphere, and promotes not only artistry, but modesty, authenticity, faith and community as well – but To the Pointe Dance Productions (TTP) is all that, and more.
Founded in 2004 by CEO and Artistic Director, Lindsay Dixon, what started as teaching three students on Saturday mornings as a way to make some extra cash has developed into a faith-based business of integrity – reaching out to the community in a variety of caring ways.

Dixon – whose lifelong love of dance has led her on a wonderful journey – received her formal training in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, and lyrical at the Talent Dance Studio in Chino.  While studying there, she was a six-year member of the nationally acclaimed Showstopper dance team, and also a competitive lyrical and pointe soloist, receiving numerous regional and national titles. Dixon also holds a B.A. in Philosophy with a Minor in Business Administration from Azusa Pacific University.  She has been providing dance instruction to children and adults of all ages since she was 15.

Now enjoying its 11th year of business, the non-profit TTP has realized the potential for a faith-based dance training program where students can explore movement and performance in a non-threatening and loving environment.  Serving 200 students at over 30 weekly classes, TTP caters to children and adults of every ability.  From their annual spring and Christmas recitals to their vibrant specials needs programs, there is definitely something for every dance student.  They even offer an apprenticeship program with the Inland Empire’s only professional contemporary dance company, Aletheia Contemporary Dance Theatre.

But more than anything says Dixon, “We have a family of teachers, parents and peers to support and encourage development – not only as dancers – but as loving and compassionate human beings.”

The focus on TTP is not on competition, but on providing dancers with the skills and resources to reach maximum potential.  Whether students want to dance professionally or use their gifts to minister to others – or just dance for the love of dance – TTP is there to provide a nurturing environment and show that their ultimate reason for dancing is to draw closer to God.

Dixon, her husband, two-year old son – and baby girl on the way – live in Eastvale.

To find out more about TTP, including Summer Dance Camps, class offerings and schedules, special needs programming, scholarship funds, or to make a donation, visit http://ttpdance.org.

TTP is located at 14058 Euclid Ave., Building A, in Chino.  They can be reached at (909) 628-4242, or email office@ttpdance.org.

Help This US Army Ring Find Home

Photo Courtesy: Rachel Farris Facebook Photos of the U.S. Army ring found in South Dakota

Photo Courtesy: Rachel Farris Facebook
Photos of the U.S. Army ring found in South Dakota

By Claire Lewis

Chino – Chino local, Laurie Utter, has a heart of gold for our Veterans.  While perusing Facebook, she came across a post from the other side of the country, and she reached out to the Weekly News for help.

Rachel Farris, who lives in Saucier, Mississippi, posted the following information on her Facebook page:

“Ok Facebook world, I need some help. My grandpa found a United States Army service ring buried in the dirt at his farm in South Dakota. The name on the ring is Patrick J. Dierick. It’s a very old ring and he would like to find the owner – or at least the family to return it to. Please share this post so we can try to find the rightful owner or family member.”

Utter thought she might be able to help the ring find its way home

Photo Courtesy: Rachel Farris Facebook Photos of the U.S. Army ring found in South Dakota

Photo Courtesy: Rachel Farris Facebook
Photos of the U.S. Army ring found in South Dakota

because somebody knows somebody who knows the owner.

“I just have a big place in my heart for our Vets and military men and women; they do so much for us and don’t seem to get much back,” says Utter.

There is a story on how the ring belonging to Patrick J. Dierick found its way to a farm in South Dakota, and both Utter and Farris are looking for answers.

“I just thought what a nice thing to do by finding him, or even a family member,” Utter continues.

The U.S. Army takes care of its own, and hopefully – as a collective effort – we will be able to return this U.S. Army ring to its home.  If you have any information about Patrick Dierick, or anyone who may know him, please contact the Weekly News via email at editor@anapr.com.

Photo Courtesy: Rachel Farris Facebook Photos of the U.S. Army ring found in South Dakota

Photo Courtesy: Rachel Farris Facebook
Photos of the U.S. Army ring found in South Dakota