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Don’t Fall for ‘Slick Rick’ Phone Scammers

By Monique Valadez

CHINO-Last week I was contacted on my cell phone by an “unavailable” number. I hesitated answering it but thought perhaps it was an important call about my son. So I answered it.  Little did I know that those brief three minutes taught me a valuable lesson about phone and cyber scammers.

I noticed a few red flags such as using generic terms when describing information such as “your computer”. What if I didn’t even have a computer? He also didn’t claim any company.

So I decided to play along. “We are getting emails from your computer that you have a virus,” he pressed on.

I told him that I was at work and I did not have access to my laptop. This response immediately changed his tone with me. He asked when I would be able to get in front of my laptop. “Who does this guy think he is, ‘SlickRick,” I thought.

After a couple attempts to figure out a good time to call me back, the man thanked me for my time and hung up the phone. These scammers are clever and easily convince anyone into thinking there is an obvious issue with their computer.

Scams come in all shapes and sizes. According to Microsoft, scammers don’t just make phone calls they also send fraudulent email messages and set up fake websites. They might offer to help solve your computer problems or sell you a software license. Once they have access to your computer, they can do the following:

  • Trick you into installing malicious software that could capture sensitive data, such as online banking user names and passwords. They might also then charge you to remove this software.
  • Convince you to visit legitimate websites (like http://www.ammyy.com) to download software that will allow them to take control of your computer remotely and adjust settings to leave your computer vulnerable.
  • Request credit card information so they can bill you for phony services.
  • Direct you to fraudulent websites and ask you to enter credit card and other personal or financial information there.

Protect yourself by knowing the facts. Don’t fall victim to ‘Slick Rick’ and his bandits. If it sounds suspicious, hang up. If it looks suspicious don’t open it. When in doubt, take it to an expert.

Chino: Local Teens Shape the Community

Photo courtesy of City of Chino City of Chino’s 2015-16 Teen Advisory Committee

Photo courtesy of City of Chino
City of Chino’s 2015-16 Teen Advisory Committee

By Monique Valadez

CHINO – A group of 11 teenagers from the Chino Valley have their own ideas on how to make their communities more attractive to young people, from the teen center to the new planned Liberty Courtyard.
These local high school students are more formally know as the city’s Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) want to have a voice in local government and bend the ears of elected city officials and other community leaders.
“The Teen Advisory Committee has not only given me a voice in my community, but it has also allowed me to meet other teens who care about the City of Chino and to help organize events that benefit the community,” Teen Advisory Committee Member Bridgette Rojas said.
The committee members serve in an advisory capacity to the Community Services Commission by providing input on teen issues as they relate to programs or projects in Chino, city officials said.
Leading the committee this year are Noemi Lemus, Chairperson; Natalie Camacho, Vice Chair; and Bella Ferriola, Secretary. The officers were elected by the members during their first meeting, which was held September 3, in the City of Chino Council Chambers.
This year, the TAC will be working with the Community Services Commission subcommittee for the construction of the Chino Liberty Courtyard. The courtyard is a planned monument that pays tribute to those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The courtyard will be located at the Carolyn Owens Community Building on B Street.
The teens will explore new ways to bring more awareness and increase participation to the Chino Experience Teen Center.
Additionally, the teens will take part in charitable projects including helping out the Chino Neighborhood House and the Chino Unified School District’s Care Closet.
Open positions are filled on an annual basis as the result of a competitive application process.
Returning members include: Natalie Camacho, Don Lugo High School; Daniel Contreras, Don Lugo High School; Mari Fierro, Don Lugo High School; Noemi Lemus, Don Lugo High School; Alexis Madrid, Don Lugo High School; and Bridgette Rojas, Don Lugo High School.
Newly appointed members are: Elizabeth Cazares, Don Lugo High School;
Edith Contreras, Don Lugo High School; Michelle Cruz, Don Lugo High School; Bella Ferriola, Ayala High School; and Nicholas Sanchez, Don Lugo High School.
TAC meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month, September through May, at 7 p.m., in the City of Chino Council Chambers.

Free Chino Workshop Offers Helpful Tax Tips

Staff Reports
CHINO– Advice on year-end tax tips and good tax resources for business owners will be the focus at the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center’s Nov. 3 workshop in Chino.

The three-hour instructor-led workshop walks business owners through the tax basics of owning and operating a business and provides instruction on how to complete a sales- and use-tax return. Topics discussed are preparing and filing a sales and use tax return, how to support and report exempt sales, what is involved with using a resale certificate, determining what is taxable and nontaxable labor, and how to maintain adequate records. This workshop is presented by the State of California Board of Equalization, District 2. The workshop will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the Carolyn Owens Community Center located at 13201 Central Ave., 2nd Floor. To register, contact Deirdre Marsac at 909-983-5005. The workshop is free and open to the public.

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.

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.

Two Arrested After Stabbings in Chino

Staff Reports

Chino– On Friday, Oct. 2, two suspects were in custody after an altercation that resulted in three victims suffering non-life threatening stab wounds.

Chino Police Officers responded to the 12200 block of Arlington Avenue before midnight regarding individuals fighting in the street.

Shortly thereafter, officers attempted to stop a white Dodge Charger seen leaving the area. The vehicle failed to yield and after a short pursuit, collided into the public right of way in the 12600 block of San Antonio Avenue

The driver, Brandon Coats, 19, of Chino, was immediately taken into custody. A second suspect, a 15-year-old male who had fled on foot from the scene, was later located in the area and was taken into custody without incident.

Coats was booked at the West Valley Detention Center for driving under the influence and evading police. The teen was booked at the San Bernardino Juvenile Detention Center for assault with a deadly weapon.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chino Police Department at 909-628-1234.

Bark for Life, Chino Valley!

Bark-CMYKFeaturing K9 Demonstrations, the Batmobile, Sheep Herding and Fly Frisbee

Staff Reports
Chino– Loyal and loving canines bring comfort to a sick person, and man’s best friend will be the honored guest Saturday, Oct. 17, during the American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life of Chino Valley.

“The fifth annual Bark for Life of Chino Valley is a family-friendly, noncompetitive walk honoring our furry friends as caregivers and comforting pets for loved ones who are fighting cancer,” Bark for Life Chino Valley Event Coordinator Jennifer Rudin said.

The Chino Valley Bark for Life will include demonstrations by the Chino Police Department’s K9 Unit and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Bloodhound K9 Unit, entertainment, food, dog games and dog contests. Sheep herding, fly frisbee, barn hunting, and animal adoptions will all be featured, Rudin said. In addition, participants can take their photograph with a replica 1966 Batmobile (www.charitybatmobile.com), owned by Chino resident Leonora Foddrill who brings out the celebrity ride to various charity functions across the Inland Empire in memory of her late husband Jimmy Foddrill.

More than 100 booths will offer products and services.  “We have a great mix of vendors and informational booths including onsite microchip services and grooming for pets,” she said.

“One of the highlights this year is our ‘Ask the Doctor’ booth featuring the event’s Grand Marshal Dr. Greg Ogilvie and Dr. Darlene Sanchez, founder of Loving Hands Animal Hospital, Inc. in Chino, where the public will have the opportunity to ask leading veterinary doctors questions about their pets,” Rudin said.

“This year, our fundraising goal is $15,000 and we hope the entire community will join us in this great cause, all while having fun with their pets,” Rudin said.

Pets will also be available for adoption from Priceless Pets Rescue, a Chino Hills based no-kill, volunteer animal shelter serving the Inland Empire.

A registration fee is required for all pets. Rudin encourages pet owners to registration their dogs early to receive a discount. To register, visit http://www.relayforlife.org/barkchinoca. Admission is free and open to the public.

Proceeds will be used by the American Cancer Society to assist local cancer patients, for community education.

“The first 200 dogs will receive a commemorative bandana. We also have goodies for the humans,” she said.

The event will be held at Boys Republic High School, 1907 Boys Republic Drive in Chino Hills, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Rudin at 909-529-0505 or email, JenRudn@msn.com.

Chino Valley Chamber Welcomes 9 Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness

9Round-BWBy Gel Delos Santos

Chino– Say goodbye to the boring, big box gyms because a new fitness circuit is in town!  Chino Hills residents John and Selina Licea opened 9 Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness franchise club on July 30, 2015 in Chino Hills, located at 14230 Chino Hills Parkway, Suite E.  John and Selina are true fitness gurus who fell in love with the concept of a 30-minute full body circuit training routine. It is a high energy fitness program for every body type. Designed for both young and old, from age 10 and up, there is no limit. Full customizable family plans are available for the entire family.  Reasonably priced, 9 Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness is a more affordable option than those large gyms.  With the price that a member pays, membership includes a personal trainer who will guide and coach them through the 9 different stations, or better known as 9 Rounds. Members also have access to an online nutrition program.  John and Selina encourage everyone to stay fit.  Selina says, “Don’t be afraid because at 9 Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness you get fit, never hit!”

The Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce will officially welcome its newest member, 9 Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 1:30 p.m.  The ceremony will be followed by a grand opening raffle where all proceeds will be donated to Gifts 2 Help, a non-profit organization that benefits local families in need during the holiday season.

Come join the Chamber, city officials, local elected officials and other community members in welcoming John and Selina Licea to the Chino Valley business community.

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 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: 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.

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 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.

Summer Fun

By K.P. Sander

Eastvale – Summer Fun is upon us, and local cities have been working hard to bring you the very best in entertainment to make your summer just a little more enjoyable…and they’re FREE!
So pack up the kids, and bring along a blanket or some chairs, and a few snacks, and head on over to a plethora of entertainment opportunities. There’s nothing like a little summer fun under the stars.

CHINO SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Chino City Hall Front Lawn, 13220 Central Ave
Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m.
Bring chairs, blankets; food vendors on site
July 9: Eclipse – Top 40 Band
July 16: Soto – Latin style band
July 23: Rock Fantasy – Rock & Roll Band (LA2015 Special Olympics Community Celebration)
July 30: Hot August Night – Neil Diamond Tribute Band
Aug. 6: Rumours – Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band
Aug. 13: DSB – Journey Tribute Band
More Info: http://www.chinokiwanis.com

EASTVALE CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Harada Heritage Park, 13099 65th St
Fridays, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Bring chairs, blankets; food vendors on site
July 10: Paul Justin & The Saloonatixx – Country Band
July 17: Red Not Chili Peppers – Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute Band
July 24: Mick Adams & The Stones – Rolling Stones Tribute Band
July 31: Cold Duck – Top 40 Band
Aug. 7: DSB – Journey Tribute Band
Aug. 14: Neon Nation – 80s Band
Aug. 21: No Duh – No Doubt Tribute Band
Aug: 28: Joshua Tree – U2 Tribute Band
More Info: (951) 727-3524

NORCO ROCKS – SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Pikes Peak Park, 111 6th Street; enter at Gate 4
Fridays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Bring, chairs, blankets; food vendors on site
July 17: Superlark – Classic Rock
July 31: Suspect – Classic Rock
Aug. 14: Rockstars of Tomorrow
More Info: (951) 270-5632