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July 2016
Concert In The Park
La Verne
Community News
The Gallery at Hillcrest Announces New Exhibit - A Legacy of Art
July 7 – August 25, 2016. Saturday, July 16, 3-5 PM Reception for
the Hollanders. In The Gallery at
Hillcrest
did not come to his art directly. Long Beach and could begin his 27
He was born in NYC and came to year career as an art teacher.
California at the age of 10 with his
Howard found his passion in
mother and older brother after his teaching art. “I loved going to teach
father’s death.
His brother supported them until he went into
the army during
WWII. Howard
and his mother
were on their
own, both working to make
ends meet. In
Howard Hollander, an
accomplished artist and retired
the 8th grade
art instructor of 27 year at
Howard took
Nogales High School in La Puente.
an art class and
Howard’s art work includes sculpting, silverThe Cultural Arts Society of La his talent was
smithing and figure drawing.
Verne and Hillcrest are pleased to recognized. He
announce the newest exhibit at The transferred to Manual Arts High every day,” he said. “I taught my
Gallery at Hillcrest: A Legacy of Art School, where he graduated with students how ‘to see,’ how to put
by Howard and Donna Hollander, a scholarship to Chouinard Art In- the left side of the brain to sleep
opening July 7 and closing August stitute. After only a few months so the right side of the brain could
25, 2016. This father and daugh- at Chouinard, Howard decided he draw. ‘To see’ how light creates
ter’s unique legacy of art will be on had to get a job so that he could buy shapes, how even empty space creexhibit daily, free of charge, from a car, and that decision led him to ates shapes.” He also shared how
8:30 am to 5 pm, Sunday through drop out of school. He would be 36 rewarding it was to have former
Saturday
at
students return to see him as sucThe Gallery at
cessful persons in their world. His
Hillcrest, 2705
own art represents what he sees at
Mountain View
the time he sees it. His signatures
Drive, La Verne.
are contrast and color.
Meet the artists
Donna’s journey to becoming
at a reception in
an accomplished artist was much
their honor on
more direct than her father’s. After
Saturday, July
completing her undergraduate de16, from 3 – 5
gree at Pitzer College in Claremont,
pm.
she earned her Masters of Fine
Howard HolArts in sculpture from her father’s
lander, an acalma mater, Cal State Long Beach.
complished artDonna’s role-model was her father
ist and retired
and she often observed him in his
art instructor
classroom, learning from him how
of 27 year at
to teach art and ‘to see’ with the artNogales High
ist’s eye. After she received her MasSchool in La Puters, she taught sculpture, including
ente, inspired a
stone sculpting and life sculpture
love of art in his
at Orange Coast College for four
daughter, Donyears. For a time, Donna worked
na Hollander,
as a mannequin sculptor producing
who also became
large pieces of commercial sculpture
an accomplished
for clients that included Cesar’s Palartist. Howard’s
ace in Los Vegas, Warner Brothers,
art work inDisney, and department stores like
Donna’s focus since 1999 has been in mosaic tile
cludes sculpting,
Nordstrom’s.
portraying famous women as iconic Madonnas.
silver-smithing
Donna began working with moand figure drawing. Donna’s focus years old, married with three chil- saics in 1999. In her “Mothers to
since 1999 has been in mosaic tile dren, and 30 different jobs behind Humanity” series she has chosen
portraying famous women as iconic him, including work at a tire factory, women who are mothers to ideas;
Madonnas.
a pickle factory, and as a taxi driver, they have nurtured creativity, sciHoward, a resident of Hillcrest, before he graduated from Cal State ence, writing and the arts. She also
does mosaics of birds, landscapes,
children’s stories, celestial bodies,
religious icons, and hearts to name
a few. “Mosaic is eye candy, colorful
and fluid. It’s sculpting with color.
It’s any material you want to use,”
Donna enthused. “It’s ancient and
never gets old. It’s permanent. It
marks time.”
For more information on this
remarkable father and daughter
exhibit, please call (909) 593-4383.
2016 SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK
The La Verne Heritage Foundation and the City of La Verne have
jointly hosted these great Summer Concerts for over 20 years in our
beautiful historic Heritage Park (5001 Via de Mansion at Wheeler). The
Concerts in the Park gives everyone throughout the community an opportunity to have family quality time while enjoying a variety of music under
the stars. What is even better – these Concerts are absolutely FREE!!
Take a moment to check out this year’s lineup and mark your calendar.
You will also want to make sure to join in on the fun at our last concert
on August 7 – returning this year, is the one and only, THE ANSWER!
Bring your own blankets and/or lawn chairs and enjoy wonderful music
while relaxing in the warm, balmy summer nights of La Verne.
The Concert Series listed below will begin at 6:30 P.M. Come and join the fun!!!
• Sunday, June 12 - Lisa Haley and The Zydekats –Grammy Nominee American/Cajun Zydco www.lisahaley.com
• Sunday, June 26 - Kings of 88 – Piano Rock www.thekingsof88.com
• Sunday, July 10 - Hard Day’s Night – Beatles www.harddaysnightband.com
• Sunday, July 24 - Suave’ – Variety www.suavetheband.com
• Sunday, Aug. 7 - The Answer – Classic Rock www.theanswertoclassicrock.com
Remember, there will be great food and beverages available - Popcorn
King, Juju’s Famous Ceviche, etc., will all be on hand with a variety of tasty
treats. Great raffle prizes are also a part of the fun. Check out the website
at www.laverneheritage.org or call (909) 239-9005 for more information.
Corks and Forks a Huge Success!
A very special evening was had
by all attending this year’s Corks
and Forks event. The combined
Auxiliaries of Citrus Valley Health
Partners made sure everyone attending would have an enjoyable
experience at this year’s new venue,
The Farm at Fairplex. It was a
night of wine, craft beer and wonderful food, held outdoors under a
star studded sky while listening and
dancing to the music of the Sound
Bytes.
At the entrance to this five acre
working farm, guests were greeted
with a keepsake wine glass for tasting and a ring for the highly popular
wine toss. They then could wander
through the garden sampling the
wines and beers donated by our
generous vendors: Azo Vino, Cost
Plus World Market, Last Name
Brewing, Third Street Wines, Rev
Winery, Rev Brewery Azusa Grocery Outlet, San Antonio Winery,
Innovation Brew Works, LA County Fair, Alosta Brewery and JFilippi
Winery. Along the way, they could
pick up small plates that include
such options as flat bread pizzas
right from the brick oven, delicious
street tacos made with marinated
and grilled skirt steak and an assortment of fresh and marinated vegetables actually grown on The Farm.
Wonderful homemade ice cream
from Dr. Bob’s and yummy pastries
from Nothing Bundt Cakes topped
the meal. During the evening, everyone had time to peruse and bid for
the many interestingly filled baskets
that were in the silent auction.
To all those who made this fundraiser possible, including the outstanding service and food The Farm
provided, the merchants who gave
so generously, the committee who
spent many hours organizing and,
of course, all who attended, we say
thank you. The three hospital auxiliaries, Foothill Presbyterian, Intercommunity and Queen of the Valley
will use the proceeds for scholarships
and their hospitals’ building fund.
Graduation Day At Haynes Family Of Programs
A total of eight high school graduates received their diplomas and
turned their tassels at commencement ceremonies this morning at
the Haynes Education Center, a
non-public school on the campus of
Haynes Family of Programs in La
Verne. The Haynes Family of Programs provides specialized treatment and educational services to
children with special needs relating
to emotional development, autism,
Asperger’s Disorder, learning disabilities, neglect and abandonment.
It serves 350 to 400 children annually through its four basic programs
-- therapeutic residential treatment,
transitional housing, Haynes Education Center and mental health.
Pictured are the graduates
walking across the stage as they are
congratulated by, from left, high
school Dean Rafael Deloera, Haynes
President and CEO Dan Maydeck,
and Haynes Director of Education
C.C. Schumm.
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La Verne Community News
July 2016
Little Ducks Raise Big Bills
San Dimas, Calif. –Almost
9,000 yellow rubber ducks raced
down the Thunder Rapids slide at
Raging Waters on June 12 as part
of the Raging Rubber Duck Race
to benefit McKinley Children’s
Center.
Since it’s inception in 1998, the
event has raised over $900,000 for
the San Dimas center which provides residential, foster, mental
health and educational services
for the children in McKinley’s care,
said Rhonda Beltran, McKinley’s
Mr. D’s Diner - Inland
Valley’s Best of the Best
American Cuisine Diner
chief development officer.
Participants
in the race “adopted”
ducks
to help children and get a
chance to win
valuable prizes.
Individuals
who purchased
flocks of six or
more ducks also
received admis-
Rhonda Beltran, McKinley’s chief development officer
sion to Raging Waters
to cheer their duck to
the finish line. In the
end, it was the duck adopted by Yolanda Solis
of Bloomington that
crossed the finished
line first to win a $1,000
Home Depot Gift Card
donated by the Johnson Family Trust.
The day’s festivities
also included a Very Important
Duck, VID, race and party. This
exclusive event, limited to only
200 participants, featured food,
drinks and a beach party atmo-
Anil Vadaparty, McKinley’s Chief
Executive Officer
sphere. Arun Tolia, Owner of Investor Team Realty in La Verne
won a $500 Disney Gift Card donated by the TyLynn Foundation
as their adopted patriotic duck
crossed the finish line first.
Corporate and community
sponsors of the event included La
Verne, San Dimas and Glendora
Community News, Alta Pacific
Bank, SDC Suncraft Development Corp, Huntington Culinary,
Inc. and Morrison Foerster Foundation. Prize sponsors included
Johnson Family Trust, Palace
Pet Salon, Micky’s Jewelry Studio, Raging Waters and Living
Spaces Furniture.
This year’s event raised almost $40,000 net and alll proceeds from the Duck Race will go
toward enhancing the valuable
programs and therapeutic activities the Center provides for the
at-risk boys and girls in McKinley’s protective care, said Anil
Vadaparty, McKinley’s chief executive officer.
McKinley Children’s Center
is one of Southern California’s
oldest institutions dealing with
troubled children. The agency
has treated more than 50,000
children since it was founded in
1900. For more information on
McKinley Children’s Center or
to tour their campus, please call
Rhonda Beltran at 909-670-1577
or email her beltranr@mckinleycc.org.
When in doubt, always choose
a classic American diner. Inland
Valley’s best of the best American cuisine diner, Mr. D’s Diner,
is now open in Pomona! I’m sure
this is great news to those of you,
who are familiar with the one in
La Verne, off of the 210 Freeway.
The new place, on Foothill Blvd. in
Pomona, is the gem that the area
was missing. Maintaining a traditional American diner style, it will
definitely impress you from the
moment you park. There are large
windows to let all the light come
in and let you enjoy the beautiful
landscaping and palm trees from
outside. There is a cozy waiting
area, with a classic red, chevy coffee table that makes you want to
walk through the restaurant and
see all the beautiful decorations,
stainless steel all around and other
touches that complement the dining room. Of course you have the
spectacular murals on the walls,
just like in the one in La Verne
and so many more touches that
make this place stand out from all
the rest. Also, no matter how busy
it gets, the friendly and attentive
staff make you feel right at home,
which is exactly what you’re looking for in a family restaurant.
Their menu is huge and mouthwatering just by reading through
it. They have meaty plates and
quite a few seafood items and also
sandwiches, burgers, melts and a
wide variety of desserts and pies.
We tried a few of their dishes and
I can tell you, we will definitely be
back very soon. One thing that I
love is that they serve breakfast
all day! Yes, that’s right! You can
enjoy their filling omelets, made
with 4 eggs, all day long! Try Mr.
D’s favorite, the Hawaiian or any
other omelet of your choice and
you won’t be disappointed. Also,
the great variety of skillets, even
though they are not very heavy,
they are very fulfilling.
For lunch I would highly recommend your favorite burger with
truffle fries, which are a nice addition to the menu. Tender chicken,
finely-seasoned vegetables and
delicious seafood will win your
heart. I always loved their Lasagna, since I’m a proud pasta lover,
but for dinner I would also recommend the ribeye steak that they
recently added to their menu. So
moist and tender makes you want
more! Just like all their dinner
plates, it comes with your choice
of two sides. I personally ordered
it with grilled vegetables, which
were delicious and Greek rice,
which was very tasty and cooked
to perfection, although their homemade mashed potatoes are perfect
too.
This family restaurant is great
for brunch with mimosas, wine or
beer, which would not be complete
without dessert. You can never go
wrong with crepes or waffles or
even a nice, large slice of pie a-lamode, now that the weather is getting warmer. The Nutella crepes
were fantastic with fresh strawberries and whipped cream on top.
Just like I said, I will be coming back very soon. Mr. D’s Diner
is exactly what you would expect
from a classic American diner and
more. If this is the next big thing in
the area, I’m all for it!
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A ‘Small Step Toward A Lifetime Of Learning’
Bob Mason, Board Chairman
of the Haynes Family of Programs
in La Verne and President of R.H.
Mason Insurance Managers, told
graduates at this morning’s commencement ceremonies at the
Haynes Education Center that “the
benefit of having an education is one
of the most important things” and
that a “high school education today is
an absolute minimum.” He told the
school’s eight graduates that they
are to be commended for setting an
example for the other students to
follow. “Despite the many obstacles
you have already faced you have
earned this important high school
diploma,” Mason said. “Tomorrow
you will realize that this is not the
end, this is but a small step toward
a lifetime of learning.” He told the
students that every day should be a
day of learning and sharing knowledge. “Use this knowledge to change
the world for the better,” he told the
graduates. “Do something, change
the world, make a difference.” Mason and Board member Beverly Lee,
owner of O.W. Lee Furniture (retired), presented scholarship checks
for two of the students.
Bob Mason, Board Chairman of
the Haynes Family of Programs
in La Verne and President of
R.H. Mason Insurance Managers
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Even though the pain is felt deep
in the hip and leg, it is actually in
the lumbar. Sciatica is always
related with heavy loaded work,
bad sitting position and/or sudden unexpected movement. It
usually takes 12-20 treatments
to completely heal sciatica. Just
like any other sports injury, it is
important to come to the clinic
once it occurs. Prompt treatment
is the key element to shorten the
treatment period.
The migraine headache is getting popular after smart phone
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is easy you keep your head down
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times more weight of your head
then keep it straight. The more
you enjoy the content in your
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learn the good posture to use your
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There was a woman came
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and take a walk, the sharp pain
in her heel is gone. She was very
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ask me how they can improve their
balance, agility, coordination, and
quickness. Most are just looking to
improve their
performance
in their recreational basketball league,
increase their
golf
driving
distance or be
Jordan Nichols,
more agile in
CSCS
their tennis
matches. More times than not they
think that lifting heavy weights is
the key to improving their sports
performance. And they’re always
surprised when I tell them that
this is incorrect. Lifting heavy
weights will not make you run
faster or improve your coordination and balance. It’s important to
realize that strength and coordination are not the same thing. If you
have strength for strength’s sake it
will not help one improve at their
particular sport because maximal
strength is not the limiting factor
that’s holding you back. When you
result to strictly pushing or pulling heavy weights this starts to
negatively affect your coordination.
It will actually start to slow you
down because the muscle contractions are opposite. Strength training is too slow to match the speed
that you’re playing your particular
sport at which we will discuss later.
Now by no means am I devaluing
strength training, it’s a big part of
what we do here at Heart Fit. But
there are so many things more to
train if we are going to truly impact
your athletic performance.
Let’s first look at the pros of
strength training. The stronger we
are the more absolute strength we
will have which means the more
muscular force we can produce.
Lifting heavy can also desensitize our body to greater loads of
stress. Strength training also allows our body to control posture
under stress which is a real positive. But when it comes to heavy
strength training the results don’t
transfer into sport specificity. Now
onto some questions you may ask
about strength training. If I increase my dead lift/bench press
weight will this improve my golf
swing? No, lifting heavy weights
will not improve your golf swing.
Will strength training improve my
quickness and ability to change
direction during my basketball/
tennis game? No again. Let’s talk
about the cons of lifting heavy in regards to transferring to improved
sport performance. The first being
that lifting heavy takes a very long
time to produce maximum force
relative to sport. In sports we never
have the amount of time needed
to actually get to the level of max
force. Bench presses, back squats
and deadlifts really don’t transfer
to improved sports performance
because sports are played way too
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fast to take the time to develop
maximal force. The time it takes
for maximum muscular force production is between 0.3 and 0.4
seconds and in some motions even
longer [1]. For example if you were
sprinting up and down the floor
in your local recreation basketball
league that takes .08-.10 seconds
of muscular force. Jumping up
and down in your beach volleyball
match would take .11-.12 seconds
of muscular force. Your muscles
are contracting three times faster
than the amount of time it takes
to perform a maximal strength lift.
This may sound counter intuitive
but heavy strength training can
actually hinder movement and
performance. Taking this long in
an athletic movement would actually slow you down. You would lose
the elastic energy, springiness of
your step and how quickly you can
change your direction. So instead
of trying to increase your squat
from 160 to 185 pounds in the next
six months, you could instead be
more specific about your exercise
plan and how you are going to get
the most out of it. You could spend
those six months increasing the
elastic energy of your muscles, improving movement quality, rotational power, balance and coordination and you will actually get better
results. With anything there is a
point of diminishing returns and if
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reach your plateau at some point.
And with strength training this
adaptation tops out pretty quickly.
This is why you hear about people
reaching a plateau so quickly in
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return on investment and how you
are going to get the most out of it.
As much as I love strength training
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ways to train to get a better result.
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July 2016
News from the Bonita Unified School District
La Verne / San Dimas Educational Foundation Recognizes Students for
Kindness, Perseverance and Achievement in Spite of Challenges
San Dimas Saint Kenneth Bonser Wins a New
Car for Perfect Attendance!
At the May Board of Educa- year in honor of former Board students from Bonita Unified
Out of thousands of students
Bonser said, “I was kind of surtion Meeting, the La Verne / San Member Ed Jones who gave high schools received scholar- from San Dimas, Bonita, Chap- prised when I won. I wasn’t really
Dimas Educational Foundation much of his life to the schools ships from the Ed Foundation arral, Glendora, and Whitcomb expecting that. I’m going to take
recognized students from each in the Bonita community. From this year.
High Schools, rising senior Ken- the car with me to college, maybe
school in the Bonita Unified community nominations, the
Bonita High School Scholar- neth Bonser won a brand new UC Riverside.”
School District for kindness, per- board selected Samantha Blan- ship Recipients:
2016 Chevrolet Sonic from Glenseverance, and achievement.
co, who just completed 5th grade
Jessica Anthony, Moira Green- dora Chevorlet. In addition to hav2016 Perseverance Award at Ekstrand Elementary School, way, Jordan Hoff, Kobe Paddock, ing impeccable attendance habits,
Winners
and Brianna Le, who graduated Jasmine Salaiz, Katelyn Schrum, Bonser is a Mathlete, a RenaisThe Perseverance Award is from Chaparral High School in and Crystal Urieta
sance Award recipient, and an all
given to two students in grades June.
Chaparral and Vista High around scholar with a 4.0 GPA.
three through
School
ScholarChevrolet’s Cool To Be in
eight at every
ship Recipients: School contest requires that not
elementary
Deivy Martinez, an absence, tardy or a doctor’s
and
middle
Alyssa Peregrina, appointment interrupt participaschool
who
Jonathan Taba- tion in classes during school for
have
persenera and Danielle the whole year. San Dimas High
vered through
Vega
had 84 students with perfect athardships in
San
Dimas tendance this year.
their lives. The
High School Schol“The number of students with
foundation
arship Recipients: perfect attendance has continued
salutes
the
Joseph Castaneda, to grow because of the generosity
following stuElizabeth Clark, of Glendora Chevrolet,” Principal
dents for their
Francisco Esquiv- Michael Kelly said. “What high
San Dimas junior Kenneth
courage and
el-Najera, Kayla school student wouldn’t want to
Bonser won a 2016 Chevrolet
admires their
Gonzales, Kath- win a car?”
Sonic with perfect attendance.
ability to conryn O’Connell and
tinue in spite
Baylee Smith
of challenges:
Since 1983, the
Aaliyah
La Verne / San DiSamantha Blanco and Briana Le accept their Acts of Kindness
Carr, Aaron Awards from the La Verne / San Dimas Educational Foundation and mas Educational
“Jesse” DuFoundation has
Bonita Unified Board of Education.
arte, Alontae
been committed to
At the June 15 Board of EduFollowing is the full list of top
“Samantha’s service to oth- enriching and enhancing educa- cation meeting, Bonita Unified readers:
King, Alyssa Peregrina, Amber Lopez, Amelia Marshall, ers is astounding,” Coordinator tional opportunities for students School District’s top readers were Jess Barrera, Allen Ave, Grade 2
Andrew
Brumley,
Andy of School Age Care Nancy Sifter facing personal adversity in the recognized for their achievement Shaina Barrera, Allen Ave, Grade 4
Hernandez, Angel Cardona, said. “She walks for charities like Bonita Unified School District. in reading based on Accelerated Brynn Fowler, Ekstrand, Grade 2
Ayden Garcia, Baylee M. Club 21 for children with Down The Foundation’s primary func- Reader points earned. Students, Praveer Rhyner, Ekstrand, Grade 3
Smith, Caleb Rivera, Cambrie Syndrome and Bridging the Gap tion is to recognize and reward parents, and principals were in- Avery Jensen, Gladstone, Grade 2
McCullion, Charles Porter, for individuals who have experi- students who have persevered vited to share in the celebration. Kami Martz, Gladstone, Grade 5
Chloe Boland-Araujo, Con- enced traumatic brain injuries. and succeeded in school despite Each elementary school recog- KatelynHartwig, GraceMiller,Grade2
nor Williams, Crystal Urieta, She donates her allowance to experiencing hardships in their nized the top reader in grades K-2 Mary Enriquez, Grace Miller, Grade 4
Danielle Gallego, Danielle support four children through lives.
and the top reader in grades 3-5; FaithFranco, LaVerneHeights,Grade1
Vega, David Hernandez, De- Love Without Borders, Inc. She
The Foundation is led by middle schools and Chaparral rec- AubreyBell, LaVerneHeights,Grade3
cember Swift, Deivy Umana- donates books to the West Co- president Alta Skinner and is ognized their top point earners.
Megan Leung, Oak Mesa, Grade 2
Martinez, Dominic Bartolotti, vina Library and donates toys to comprised of community volunFor several years, the District Kaylee Leung, Oak Mesa, Grade 4
Elena Castaneda, Elizabeth
teers including parents, business has been working toward the goal Rylee McCartney, Roynon, Grade 2
Clark, Estrella Calvillo, Franowners, retirees, and District of 90 percent of all third graders ChentongZhentong, Roynon,Grade5
cisco Esquivel-Najera, Gage
representatives. Funds are raised reading at grade level. In addition Sara Khwaja,
Shull, Grade 2
Ireland, Gargeya Smruti Ranby generous donations given by to the Board of Education’s recog- Michael Parris,
Shull, Grade 4
jan, George Hanna, George
District staff, community mem- nition of top readers, each school Stefan Datwyler, Lone Hill, Grade 6
Safieh, Gianna Grant, Hallie
bers, and businesses in the local uses many incentives and re- Avinash Chauhan, Ramona, Grade 7
Mee, Haydn Ziepke, Isabelle
community, and through the Ed wards to recognize the great work Seth Waite, Ed Jones, Grade 10
Aguirre, Jasmine Salaiz, JaJones Memorial Golf Tournament students are doing.
son Risco, Jessica Alderete,
held each spring.
Jiali “Kally” Yuan, Jonathan
Tabanera, Jordan Hoff, JoSamantha Blanco and Briana Le
seph Castaneda, Joseph Sanchez, Joshua Zerbel, Judas accept their Acts of Kindness Awards
Elementary school libraries in along with parents, can check out books, articles, recipes, instructions,
from the La Verne / San Dimas
Lopez, Kaelyss McConico, Educational Foundation and Bonita the Bonita Unified School District books from any of the libraries, read menus, etc.”
Kailyn Apodaca, Karah CaUnified Board of Education.
Parents can track student progwill be open for the seventh sum- together in the library, and take Acsas, Katelyn Schrum, Kathress year around by creating an
mer in a row. Teachers have set new celerated Reader quizzes.
ryn O’Connell, Kayla Gon- the Salvation Army. She’s also Accelerated Reader goals for each of
“Build reading into your chil- account with Accelerated Reader’s
zales, Kobe Paddock, Kyler donated time at the local ani- their students to encourage them to dren’s summer activities,” Assistant Home Connect through the DisPaul, Lauren Esqueda, Leilla mal shelter. She is an amazing continue to read over the summer.
Superintendent of Education Na- trict’s website. Once registered, the
Grover, Leya Baroudi, Liam young person who is making a
The media clerks at each school nette Hall said. “Reading is a skill system will send parents an email
Deir, Lilliana Mendiola, Lind- difference in many lives.”
have arranged their part time that has to be maintained just like every time their student takes an
“Brianna not only worked ex- schedule to ensure that at least one athletic or musical skills. Practice Accelerated Reader test.
say List, Madelynne Fetters,
Marko Almario, Maryssa tremely hard to reach her goal District elementary school library is makes perfect. Have students read
The summer library schedule is
Newell, Maya Cruz, Michael of graduating from high school, open each day of the week. Students, anything that interests them… as follows:
Martinez, Miles Salenga, but she worked tirelessly helpMoira Greenway, Morgan ing her classmates reach that
School
Days
Times
Dates
Scott, Nancy Jwaied, Nicho- goal as well,” Sifter said. “She
Allen
Monday & Wednesday
12:00 – 2:00 PM
June 13 – July 13
las Charette, Nicholas Ro- encouraged them with her condriguez,
Robert
Ramsey, tagious positivity and numerous
Ekstrand
Tuesday
9:00 – 11:30 AM
June 14 – July 12
Samantha Moore, Sebastian pep talks. She is a natural leader
Gladstone
Monday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
June 20 – August 8
Carrillo, Stephen Harris-Mo- and her peers benefited from her
Grace Miller
Friday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ran, Thomas Heiss, Triana exuberance.”
Tuesday & Wednesday
1:00 – 3:00 PM
2016 College Scholarships
Outzen, Troy Sandoval, Tyler
La Verne Heights
June 14 – July 27
Wed: Family Reading Night
6:00 – 7:30 PM
The Ed Foundation’s colEllis, William Reese Bauman,
lege scholarships are given to
Yamileth Lopez
Oak Mesa
Tuesday & Wednesday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
June 14 – July 20
2016 Acts of Kindness commend Bonita Unified high
Roynon
Monday
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
school students who have faced
Awards
Shull
Thursday
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Foundation awards two significant challenges, but suc-
Top Readers Honored by Bonita Board
Elementary School Libraries Remain Open Through the Summer
Acts of Kindness Awards per
ceeded in spite of them. Sixteen
Summer Library Schedule
July 2016
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News from the Bonita Unified School District
Schools in the Spotlight
Bonita Unified High School Graduation Reports
Bonita High School Class of 2016 June commencement ceremony.
Bonita High School
Chaparral High School’s Class of 2016 gathered for Commencement
Ceremonies in June. Student speakers and Principal Christine Black
encouraged the graduates to carry lessons learned into their next season.
Chaparral High School
Friends and family of the 31
graduates from Chaparral High
School joined the Board of Education and District Administration
to celebrate the school’s 48th Commencement Exercises at the 2016
graduation ceremony at the Bonita
Center for the Arts in San Dimas
on June 7.
Principal Christine Black applauded the graduates for their
perseverance, reminding graduates that, “beyond the lessons in
the classroom, what each of you
learned while at Chaparral High
School was to persevere, to be resilient, to forgive past missteps, to
bounce back, to pick yourself up,
and to move forward. You kept
your eye on your goal, you stuck to
your plan…and here you are.”
Graduate Sierra Jordan made
a similar statement, telling classmates, “The staff at Chaparral
High School has taught us to never
give up on what we want. We are
leaving here knowing that if we
think it, we can do it... NOTHING
is impossible.”
Graduate Hunter Haro also recognized the teachers and staff who
took “the time, had the patience,
and cared enough to talk to us directly. They encouraged me to try
and reminded me that I could do
these things… I could recover from
whatever setbacks I may have suffered and persevere.”
Graduate Brianna Le looked to
the future. “We find ourselves now
in the position to start carving our
future in the adult world. This isn’t
the end; it’s the beginning. It’s the
beginning of the time in our lives
when we enter college to become
an expert at something we care
about, we enter the workforce and
discover a career we love that will
eventually support a family, and
we will stand on our own two feet
as responsible citizens.”
Principal Black reminded stu-
dents of the endless potential their
future holds. “There is freedom to
make the choices that will set your
course and determine the mark
you will make on the world. But
that freedom also comes with accountability and responsibility—
the responsibility to take what you
have learned from both the textbook and the book of life, and do
something with them. Use them to
better your future and help better
the world for others.”
The following achievement
awards and scholarship recipients
were recognized:
Department Achievement
Awards
Emily Reese, English Hunter Haro, Math
Kenny Bullock, Government
Gilberto Ceja-Sosa, Economics
Wyatt Nelsen, Fine Arts
Jonathan Salcedo, Hospitality
Sierra Jordan, Events Planning
Hannah Arteta, Computers
Brianna Le, Renaissance
Kevin Zhao, Accelerated Reader
Sarah Strathkoetter, Above & Beyond
Scholarship Recipients
Hannah Arteta, Student of the
Year
Hannah Arteta, Delta Kappa
Gamma Society Citizenship
Award
Israel Aguirre, Hunter Haro, Brianna Le, and Sarah Strathkoetter,
San Dimas Senior Citizens Club
Scholarships
Kenny Bullock, Lordsburg Foundation Scholarship
Brianna Le, Legacy of Kindness
Award
Alyssa Peregrina & Deivy Martinez, La Verne-San Dimas Educational Foundation Awards
Steven Stratton-Pangilinan, Bonita Unified Management Team
Award
On June 9, 2016, Bonita High
School hosted its 112th Commencement Ceremony, graduating 454
students. Principal Derek Bub took
this opportunity to thank the class
of 2016 as they welcomed him with
open arms and taught him what
it means to be a BEARCAT. This
graduating class not only continued
the longstanding tradition of excellence in Academics, Athletics, Arts
and Activities but they set a new expectation for the classes that follow.
By the numbers:
158 graduates were awarded
varsity letters this year, 252 graduates (56 percent of the class) took at
least one Advanced Placement (AP)
course during their time in high
school, 97 percent of graduates plan
to continue their education at the college level, 19 students were inducted
into the National Honor Society,
which recognizes students with outstanding academic achievement,
demonstrated leadership skills, and
a record of significant community
service, 64 students earned a GPA
of 4.0 or higher, 68 students qualified
for membership in the California
Scholastic Federation by earning at
least three A’s and one B in their core
academic subjects and complete.
Salutatorian Noah Anderson
took four honors classes and 12 AP
classes and tests. He ran track and
cross-country for four years and
played varsity soccer his senior year.
He was Bonita High School’s Boys
State representative and spent extensive hours interning at the City of
Hope. He will be attending UCLA in
the fall and studying molecular and
cellular biology.
Valedictorian Peter Wang took
four honors classes and 12 AP Classes and 14 AP tests. He found time to
participate in track, cross-country,
key club and the recycling club. His
senior project was on the “Future
and Necessity of Biomedical Engineering.” He spent numerous hours
interning at a medical research lab
focusing on rare diseases. He will
be attending UCLA in the fall and
studying chemical and bimolecular
engineering with an option of biomedical engineering.
Bonita High School Class of 2016 sends their caps flying at sunset at
their June commencement ceremony.
San Dimas High School graduates sing their Alma Mater and celebrate their achievements at the 2016
Commencement Ceremonies.
San Dimas High School
Three hundred and nine San
Dimas Saints graduated high
school on June 8, 2016. “The class
of 2016 is full of high achieving
students,” Principal Michael Kelly
said.
“I will remember this as the
class of seniors that had 154 students completing UC entrance
requirements,” Kelly continued.
“This is the class with 67 students maintaining a 3.5 GPA for
all four years. This is the class
with 45 students maintaining a
4.0 GPA for all four years. This
is the class with over $1,700,000
worth of scholarships. This is the
class with seven students going
to serve our country in the armed
forces. This is the class with over
18,000 hours of service to their
community. This is the class with
a student with perfect attendance
for all four years. This is the class
with the CIF Champion 4x50 meter swim relay team. This is the
class with the CIF girls high jump
champion.”
Valedictorian Brittany Clarke
(4.57 GPA and attending Yale
in the fall) encouraged her fellow
graduates to “dare to follow your
dreams!” in her commencement
address. One of three Salutatorians, Claudia Wong, told her
classmates to “Go and conquer
your future. It’s waiting for you.”
Wong, along with fellow Salutatorians Sergio Licon and Daniella
Vo made SDHS history by sharing the role among three students.
Class of 2016 Stats:
83% of graduates will attend col-
lege. 38% met UC admission requirements. 67 students graduated with over a 3.5 GPA. 45
students graduated with over a
4.0 GPA During their years at
SDHS, these students have won
31 league championships. Graduate Ruby Brown will attend University of St Andrews in Scotland.
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Community News from The City of La Verne
Keep Saving Water
This Summer
La Verne has done an incredible job saving water in the last few
months. With over 30% savings
compared to the same months
in 2013, La Verne is leading the
way in water conservation as we
change seasons. Continuing to
save in the summer is going to be
critical to our continued water conservation success, and La Verne
residents must keep a conservation mindset and cut back on water use when they can.
The drought continues to be
one of the most critical issues facing California. La Verne, in particular, is in one of the driest portions
of the state. With a significantly
smaller El Niño than initially
predicted, nearly 60% of the state
remains in severe drought. While
this situation is an improvement
over the beginning of the year, it is
important to prepare for the possibility of another dry year. Many
of the northern portions of the
state saw rainfall that was near
average and enough snow formed
to fill large reservoirs like Shasta,
Oroville, Don Pedro, and Folsom.
The threat of large scale water
shortage has been significantly reduced for California, but the state
will need several more years of
high rainfall, especially in Southern California, to fully recover.
Summer tends to be when we
use far more water than we need
to. There will be many opportunities to save water this summer, especially outdoors. Reduce the days
you water whenever possible-even a few less days a month will
make a big difference across the
whole city. Be aware of when your
sprinklers are on and for how long.
If you watch your sprinklers you
can be aware of leaks, breaks, or
any excessive watering. This prevents water from running off your
yard and prevents water waste.
The people in La Verne can also
look for opportunities to replace
their current yard with waterefficient alternatives. Take advantage of rebates offered by the
City of La Verne to replace your
less drought-tolerant plants. La
Verne is a strong community that
is capable of continuing to lead the
way in conservation. As the summer heats up, do what you can to
save water.
Seniors Invited to
Assist Police in
RSVP Program
The Retired Senior Volunteer
Patrol (RSVP) was formed in 1991
as a volunteer group to assist the
La Verne Police Department. A
group of highly energetic, caring,
and dedicated retired residents,
the RSVPs assist with patrol, station, and community activities.
The La Verne Police Department
RSVP program has reached a
level of involvement in La Verne
that is unsurpassed by any other
community. If you have an interest in “giving back” to the community and meet the requirements,
then this program is for YOU!
You must be 55 years old, pass the
oral interview and background
process, obtain approval from
your doctor, pass the RSVP training course, and attend the LVPD
Citizens’ Academy. You must be a
resident of La Verne and be willing to volunteer an average of 4
hours per week.
Applications can be obtained at
the La Verne Police Department,
2061 Third Street. For more information, contact Jim Crook, Police Services Coordinator, at (909)
596-1913, ext. 2243, or visit our
website at www.lvpd.org. Click
on Divisions/Units, Retired Senior
Volunteer Patrol, History for an
application.
University of La
Verne Master Plan
The City of La Verne is currently processing a new Master Plan for the University of
La Verne, which will provide a
blueprint for the University’s
growth over the next 20 plus
years. The University envisions continued growth through
new residence halls, academic
building(s), and support services. The Master Plan will
address campus growth within
the primary campus area, in
periphery areas near the City’s
proposed Gold Line Station at E
and First Streets and on Second
Street, at “Campus West” near
Wheeler and Arrow adjacent
to the University’s new sports
complex, and will address required parking and phasing
for all aspects. The Master
Plan will include an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in
order to comply with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). The Master Plan
and EIR process is expected to
be complete by the end of 2016.
A thorough public process is
anticipated, beginning with a
community workshop which
is planned for the last week of
July. Interested persons are
invited to contact the La Verne
Planning Department at (909)
596-8706.
Glendora Household Hazardous Waste Roundup
Please collect your hazardous waste (pesticides, old batteries, used automotive fluids,
used cleaning products, etc.)
and electronic waste products
(computers, old televisions, and
broken cell phones) for a FREE
collection event in Glendora on
July 23rd from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
at the Citrus College Stadium
Concerts in the Park
Parking Lot, Barranca Ave, just
north of Alosta Ave, Glendora,
CA, 91740. All L.A. County
residents are welcome to participate. If you can’t make it to
this event, there is a roundup
nearly every weekend in L.A.
County. The entire schedule
and more details are posted at
www.888cleanla.com.
La Verne Heritage Foundation successfully completed the second
summer concert June 26th with The Kings of 88 (http://www.thekingsof88.com/) performing. Next up on July 10th, Hard Days Night - Beatles Tribute. Followed by July 24th, Sauve -Variety. Concluding this
summer’s concerts will be August 7th, The Answer - Classic Rock. The
events start at 6:30 pm. Visitors bring your lawn chairs, enjoy food from
our vendors, and listen to great music.
July 2016
University Parking Structure Readies for Fall Term
The University of La Verne’s
new parking structure is nearing completion, and will be ready
to accommodate students for the
coming Fall 2016 term. The 5-level parking structure will have 940
spaces and is located just west of
D Street and immediately north of
Arrow Highway and the adjacent
railroad tracks. Its close proximity to the heart of the ULV campus
is expected to be ideal for student
parking and to help relieve parking shortages at the campus and
in Old Town La Verne environs.
The parking structure is expected
to be complete by mid-July and
available for student and faculty
use in August, just in time for the
fall term. A formal dedication of
the structure is scheduled for September 1st, 2016. The first day of
classes for the fall term at the University is Monday, August 29th.
Movie Night at the Park
This summer the City of La
Verne and the La Verne Police Officers Association will be hosting a
“Movie Night at the Park” for two
fantastic evenings.
•Sunday, July 31 – Star Wars:
The Force Awakens
•Sunday, August 14 – Zootopia
The movies will start at approximately 8:15 p.m. and will be
held at Heritage Park in La Verne
(5001 Via De Mansion). Vendors
will be on site selling various refreshments. Bring a blanket,
pack a picnic, and join us for a
night under the stars!
Public Invited to “Future of Transit”
Meetings Workshop
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is
working with transit providers and
local cities (La Verne included) to
determine future transit and transportation needs in the eastern San
Gabriel Valley and the western San
Bernardino Valley. Meetings to
provide information and to receive
local resident and business input
have been scheduled as follows:
•Tuesday, July 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at
the George M. Gibson Senior Center, 250 N. 3rd Ave, Upland
•Wednesday, July 13, 5:30-7:30
p.m. at the Palomares Academy of
Health Sciences, 2211 N. Orange
Grove Ave, Pomona
Attendees at either of these
meetings will be able to view exhibits and discuss future transit and
rail options with planners. The content will be the same at both meetings; please attend the meeting that
is more convenient for you. For
more information please contact
Steve Fox at (213) 236-1855 or fox@
scag.ca.gov.
Getting to Know Your Fire Extinguisher
Fires are categorized into 4
groups, and fire extinguishers are
labeled to identify the type of fire
appropriate for that extinguisher.
The 4 classes of fires are: A, common combustible fires (including burning paper, wood, etc.); B,
flammable liquid fires (gasoline,
cooking oil, etc.); C, electrical fires;
and D, flammable metal fires (including magnesium, sodium, etc.).
An “ABC” fire extinguisher would
be effective on those A, B, or C
class fires. However, a “BC” fire
extinguisher would not be very
effective on A-type fires such as
burning paper. “D” fires are not
very common and “D” extinguishers are not usually sold for home
use.
The numbers in front of the letters represent the relative amount
of that type of fire which the extinguisher will put out. For example,
a 2A 40BC fire extinguisher will
put out 4 times more of a “B”
fire (flammable liquid) than a 2A
10BC fire extinguisher.
Having a fire extinguisher in
the home is a good idea, but is not
required by law. If you have an
extinguisher, it should be placed
where it is easily accessible. The
kitchen and garage are good sites,
but do not place an extinguisher
over the stove or buried in storage
in the garage—instead hang it on
the wall between three and five
feet from the ground.
There are no regulations mandating the servicing of fire extinguishers placed in single family
residences. In apartments and
all commercial buildings, fire extinguishers are required to be
serviced once a year. The fire
department does not service extinguishers, but fire extinguisher
servicing companies can be found
in your local directory. In case of a
fire, always call 9-1-1.
July 2016
Multi-chamber of commerce “mixer” a success
At the sixth annual multi-chamber of commerce “mixer” at Haynes.
Maydeck introduced members,
staff and board members of all nine
chambers -- and several of his own
board members -- at one of the largest mixers in the area with opportunities for everything from food and
entertainment to networking. Par-
Old Town Merchants Donate to La Verne Youth and Family Action Committee
ticipating chambers included La
Verne, Claremont, Covina, Glendora, Irwindale, Montclair, Pomona,
San Dimas and Upland. Haynes
provides specialized services to children with special needs relating to
emotional development, autism,
Asperger’s Disorder, learning disabilities, neglect and abandonment.
Mark Levy, of Palace Pet Salon in La Verne and a member of the La
Verne Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, at right, introduces Dan
Maydeck, President and CEO of Haynes Family of Programs in La Verne
La Verne Mayor Don Kendrick and Council Member Donna Redman, representing the La Verne Youth
and Family Action Committee (YFAC), accept a $5,000 donation from members of the Old Town La Verne
Business Improvement District following the Old Town’s “A Sip of La Verne” 2016 Wine Walk. YFAC
provides a variety of programs for local youth, with an emphasis on at at-risk youth. The Wine Walk has
raised approximately $14,000 for La Verne charities over the last 4 years.
Teens and Young Adults Can Serve Community in Police Explorer Program
The La Verne Police Department
Police Explorer Program is ideal for
young men and women interested in
community service and law enforcement. Some of the activities Explorers will get to participate in include
assisting police personnel in the Records Bureau, Detective Bureau, and
Traffic Bureau; participating in patrol
ride alongs, and challenging other Explorer posts in physical fitness competitions.
Under supervision, Explorers
perform a wide variety of support duties including traffic control, parades,
street fairs, and clerical duties. Duties
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may also include searches for persons,
weapons, and evidence, with other
non-enforcement duties assigned as
needed.
Candidates must be between the
ages of 14 ½ and 21. Explorers may
remain in the program until their
21st birthday. Candidates must be in
good physical shape, able to attend an
Explorer Training Academy, attend
bi-weekly meetings, work special
details, and perform a minimum of
volunteer service hours each month.
If enrolled in school, Explorers must
maintain a “C” average and have a
good school attendance record.
It is mandatory that candidates
under the age of 18 have the support
of parents or guardians for their involvement in the program. Explorers
must also strictly adhere to all state,
federal, and local laws, as well as the
La Verne Police Department Policy
Manual and La Verne Police Department Explorer Manual. The LVPD
maintains zero tolerance on drug and
alcohol use for Explorers.
For more information about joining the Police Explorer Program, contact Senior Officer Chris Dransfeldt,
Explorer Coordinator, at (909) 5961913, ext. 2233.
On Monday, June 20th the
Old Town La Verne Business
Improvement District, representing some 30 plus merchants from
Old Town, provided a check in the
amount of $5,000 to the La Verne
Youth and Family Action Committee. The merchants’ donation
represents the charitable funding
component from the “A Sip of La
Verne” Wine Walk that was held
on April 30th of this year. The La
Verne Youth and Family Action
Committee is a non-profit organization that provides a variety
of youth and family services to La
Verne families and residents. Programs provided include the Par-
ent /Teen Project, the School Resource Officers, the “Generation to
Generation” program, “Safe and
Sober Grad Night,” Anti-Tobacco
Campaign, the “Every 15 Minutes” program, the “NBA- No Bullies Allowed” program, “Garden of
Angels,” Youth to Youth Conference, and many more. These programs are entirely donation-supported, and a portion of the Wine
Walk proceeds were earmarked
to support this valuable organization. For more information about
the Youth and Family Action
Committee and its programs or
the Old Town District, please call
City Hall at (909) 596-8726.
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July 2016
When Helping Hands Heal: Finding Freedom with Occupational Therapy Personal Technology
Think about all of the basic
tasks you do without even thinking:
brushing hair, writing a grocery
list, tying shoes, washing dishes or
even lifting a fork or knife.
underwent an open carpal tunnel
release surgery. These surgeries
laid the ground work for Grabiela
to begin her recovery.
Post-surgery,
Occupational
sive range of motion exercises with
active range of motion exercises to
achieve mobilization. After weeks of
working on her flexibility, they also
incorporated strength exercises.
Occupational Therapists at PVHMC work with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand to find the
latest discoveries in hand therapies.
Then imagine not being able to
do these tasks by yourself.
That is where Grabiela Urrutia
was just months ago. Relying on
help from her brother had become
frustrating. And she could no longer enjoy one of her favorite hobbies
– painting.
Grabiela needed surgery to repair ruptured tendons, a distal radius fracture and a compound fracture in her dominant right hand, as
well as carpal tunnel problems.
She had a tendon transfer from
her index finger to her thumb, had
two bones in her hand repaired and
Therapist and Certified Hand
Therapist Jiansan Ding at the
Charles M. Magistro Physical
Therapy and Rehabilitation Center
at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical
Center (PVHMC) started working
with Grabiela to bring back the flexibility and strength into her hands.
The occupational therapy sessions
with Ding and assistant Kevin Mai
first targeted regaining flexibility
and movement in her hands by incorporating cutting edge exercises
such as the Mulligan Manuever or
Mulligan’s Mobilization with Movement Method, which combines pas-
The process is not easy and
takes patience and commitment
from both the therapist and the
patient. Occupational Therapists at
PVHMC work with the American
Society for Surgery of the Hand to
find the latest discoveries in hand
therapies, so patients are always
receiving the most advanced care.
With only three months of therapy completed, Grabiela has already
made significant improvements.
She is able to feed herself, write,
brush her teeth and even paint
again. For Grabiela, her prayers for
the healing of her right hand had
been answered during her time at
PVHMC.
“The people at PVHMC have
not only helped me heal physically, but also emotionally,” she
said. “When I arrive at therapy, I
am greeted with a smile and a concerned therapist checking in on me
to see how I am doing. At PVHMC
you are not alone; you are brought
into the family. The determination,
dedication and compassion of the
Occupational Therapy team gives
you hope. I believe that this truly
helped me regain the use of my
right hand.”
If you or a loved one is suffering
from hand or joint problems, do not
wait any longer to get help. Start
living the life you want and enjoying the little things in life, because
the little things matter.
Call (909) 865-9810 for more
information about Occupational
Therapy services at PVHMC.
Last chance for Windows 10 for free
by Mitchell Crawford
Microsoft has been offering
a free upgrade to Windows 10
from Windows 7 and Windows
8.1 since July
2015.
Now,
time is running out as the
free upgrade
offer will end
on July 29th,
2016.
Mitchell
If you have
Crawford
Windows 8, or
8.1 I believe you should upgrade to
Windows 10.
Windows 8 was not much of a
success for Microsoft.
On paper the idea was great:
make using Windows a unified
experience across PCs, laptops,
tablets, and smart phones. To do
that Microsoft changed the user
interface from the historic interface that Windows users have interacted with for years, to one that
was quite different but worked
across all the above devices. The
familiar start menu from many
versions of Windows was replaced
by a start screen. Users did not
like the change.
According to several news reports all the top level executives
that were involved with the development and release of Windows 8
are no longer with Microsoft, including the CEO.
So, if you have Windows 8 and
want to return to the familiar
Windows user interface I recommend you download and install
Windows 10.
But, if you have Windows 7,
which has the familiar Windows
interface, should you install Windows 10? Based on my experience, I think you should.
PC magazine lists 10 reasons
to update in an article from July
2015 (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2487499,00.asp):
1. Speed – Windows 10 boots
much faster that Windows 7
2. Return of the Start Menu – this
is more for the Windows 8 users
3. Cortina – Now you can talk to
your computer and command it to
perform tasks
4. More powerful programs (or
apps, short for applications) for
Photos, Videos, Music, Maps, People, Mail, and Calendar
5. Ability to use a touch screen on
your PC, although I’m not a big
fan of PCs with touch screens
6. Action center – popup windows
to notify you of arriving emails
and news
7. Microsoft Edge Internet browser – an updated replacement for
Microsoft Internet Explorer
8. Secure boot – this protects your
PC from malicious malware
9. Virtual desktops – Allows you
to easily switch between running
applications with a visual menu
10. Xbox app – useful if you are
an Xbox gamer
There are reasons you may not
want to upgrade to Windows 10.
One of them is privacy. According
to an article from Infoworld, with
Windows 10 Microsoft is now collecting personal data similar to
Google by looking at your email,
calendar, or location and using the
data to further their businesses,
but also to assist you. Microsoft
will use your location, for example,
if you ask Cortina to find you an
open restaurant nearby.
Since these are free services by
Microsoft, and also Google, you
can expect to give-up some of your
privacy in return for the free services.
You can read more about the
privacy issues by searching “Windows 10 privacy” with your favorite search engine. The search
will also list the settings you can
change in Windows 10 to increase
your privacy.
I have been using Windows 10
for about a year on several of my
computers, including my main
PC and Susan’s PC and I like it.
There are just a few changes to get
used to, particularly if you are networking your PCs.
And generally, Windows
10 is safer from malware than
Windows 7 and 8. However the
increased security does not absolve you from maintaining your
vigilance when visiting Websites,
opening email attachments, or
downloading and installing software.
If you are unsure about Windows 10 you can download it
until July 29th, defer the installation, and install it later. If you
do install it and are unhappy with
Windows 10, you have 30 days
from the installation to uninstall
it and return to your original version of Windows.
To install or download click the
Windows icon in the lower right
corner of your screen.
Have an idea, comment or
question? You can e-mail me
with your questions, comments
or ideas for future columns at
mlcrawford@lavernecommunity
news.com. You can also visit the
La Verne Community News at
wwwlavernecommunity
news.
com. In addition visit the official
City of La Verne Web site www.
ci.la verne.ca.us and the La Verne
Chamber of Commerce Web site
at www.lavernechamber. org.
July 2016
I get by with a little help from my friends…
by Jennifer True Leos
Jennifer True Leos
And, I know exactly where I
was and what I was doing on a
beautiful Spring day seemingly
a lifetime ago. I remember the
voice that brought me the news
of the accident. I remember
thinking that it was all a mistake. Surely, they had the wrong
family. This couldn’t be our family! But then, we were in the
mortuary making funeral plans
for someone not yet 18 years
old. How did we get here? Why
are we doing this? Why did this
happen? These unanswerable
questions and what seemed like
a torrent of others filled my days
and sleepless nights. There grew
a bottomless pit of despair mixed
with uncertainty, grief, and fear.
Truthfully, I don’t remember too much more of those first
few days, weeks or even months.
The power of shock and denial
can keep a person going through
the paces without ever using the
rational brain. It felt as though
another person were using my
body to walk and talk but I was
not engaged. And, of course, just
as the brain is refusing to cooperate in rational thinking, we
were faced with monumental
and life-changing questions and
decisions. I do remember the
memorial service was immensely
costly – primarily because as we
walked through mortuary we
just nodded yes to each and every
suggestion.
I remember people filling the
house with offerings of food and
condolences. Often some memento, a prized possession coveted by a boyhood friend, was
freely given away. Later we
would come to regret some of
those hasty decisions.
In recent months, I have lost
another family member. I have
found myself once more under
stress and grief attempting to
make smart and rational decisions. The massive amount of
hospital and doctor bills are still
coming to the house. How much
money will I be getting to manage the bills? Will I be able to live
on the reduced income? Property
needs to transferred, investment
and business matters need to be
updated. Credit cards should be
cancelled. The bank just froze all
the bank accounts! How will I
make payroll? The paperwork is
piling up, and I don’t know where
to start! This is the third time I
have filled out the same insurance papers. Did I call Social
Security? Who do I call? Who
did I leave out? And, why can’t I
focus? I just want to go back to
bed and pull the sheets over my
head!
Instead, I take a deep breath
and back away. With a quieted
mind, a pencil and paper, and a
trusted friend, I find some practical ways to begin to transform
the mountains before me into
manageable slopes.
1) Slow down. Some of those
decisions are necessary to make
today but most of them – truly,
can wait. What are the immediate needs? What needs to be
done today?
2) Prioritize. As best you can,
prioritize the work. Each day
take the needs and slowly work
through that pile. A friend suggested to me instead of putting
pressure on myself to complete
the whole stack, try to complete
just one set of problems every
day. This was good advice.
3) Postpone all big decisions
for one year. As much as you
are able, give yourself one full
year before making major decisions. Do not sell the house and
move in with the kids just yet! If
the closet is full of clothes – they
are not hurting anyone hanging
there for a little longer. You can
keep all the keepsakes and personal belongings for as long as
needed. There is no rule about
purging your loved one’s belongings. The time will come when
you will know and have a certainty about what and who needs
to receive those personal items.
4) Engage. Make yourself
get up, get dressed and get out
of the house each and every day.
Maybe you will only go down to
Trader Joe’s or to the library to
check out a book, but make yourself engage with other people on
a daily basis.
5) Rely on your support system. People want to help – hon-
est they do. But, usually, they do
not know how to best help you.
So, swallow your independent
streak and allow friends and
family to pitch in. Ask for what
you need. Ask for advice from
trusted confidants. Having a
community can go a long way in
helping to take steps toward tomorrow.
6) Strengthen your soul. Take
just a few minutes every day in
meditation or prayer to relieve
the stress on your soul and set
the tone for the day. Take the
time to be grateful for what you
do have. When we continually
focus on what we don’t have, life
seems daunting. Purposefully
looking at all the good things in
your life and your world helps to
establish a peacefulness and joy.
Yes, the pain is still there, but it
is balanced by the totality of life.
When I was a little girl, my
grandmother used to tell me,
“This too shall pass.” And, so it
is with most of life. Yes, this is
a difficult season of life. Some
days feel overwhelming, but occasionally I catch a glimmer of a
future and a hope on the far horizon. I believe my Grandmother
was right, and this too shall pass.
Someday all the insurance forms
will be filled out correctly. Someday all the bills will be paid and
filed away. Someday the happy
moments of life will outweigh
the sad moments reflecting on
loss. Someday, I will celebrate
the years of joy I had rather than
live in regret for what I no longer
have.
Until then, I am grateful for
what I have do have. I am grateful for what I was able to enjoy
and love. I am grateful for the
wonderful support system that
makes the song inside me sing: I
get by with a little help from my
friends.
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Most of us can tell you where
we were and what we were doing when we heard bad news. I
clearly remember standing on
the front steps of my high school
when I heard about JFK’s assassination. I remember the details
of that early morning, September
11, 2001.
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La Verne Rotary supports the Hillcrest
Good Samaritan Fund
submitted by Scott Snider, MSG
For more than a century, Rotarians have been dedicated to
providing service and support to
the local communities in which
they work and reside. Rotarians
of La Verne have been steadfast
in upholding that tradition. Pictured is Clark Palmer presenting
a Rotary check for $500 to Mary
Kay Ogden, a member of the Hill-
crest Board of Directors and Chair
of the Development Committee.
She and other volunteers are committed to raising funds to support
the charitable causes of the Hillcrest, including the Good Samaritan Fund, which helps cover the
costs of care and support for older
adults in need who outlive their
financial resources.
Pictured from left to right are Reggie Ingram (Chief Development
Officer, Hillcrest), Clark Palmer (Treasurer, La Verne Rotary), Mary
Kay Ogden (Chair, Hillcrest Board Development Committee), and
Matthew Neeley (President & CEO, Hillcrest)
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Should You Be a “Hands-on” Investor?
submitted by Cindy Bollinger, Edward Jones Financial Advisor
If you want to send your children or grandchildren to college,
retire comfortably and achieve
other important life goals, you
will have to invest — it’s that
simple. But the process of investing can sometimes seem
anything but simple. What can
you do to gain confidence that
you are making the right investment moves?
The answer may depend
on how involved you want to
be with your investment decisions. Initially, you might think
that you would like to be totally
“hands on.” After all, how you
save and invest your money is
unquestionably a highly personal matter. And once you start
exploring the investment world,
you may find it fascinating, as it
entails virtually every human
endeavor imaginable: business,
politics, science, the environment, and so on. But if you want
to completely run your own
show, you will need to put in a
lot of work — such as studying
the financial markets, staying
up-to-date on changing investment environments and monitoring your portfolio to make
sure it is still appropriate for
your financial needs and goals.
Most people find that they do
not have the time or expertise to
manage this investment process
on their own, which is why they
turn to professional financial
advisors. The key advantage
in working with an advisor is
that he or she knows your risk
tolerance, goals and family situation, and can help you create a
personalized, long-term investment strategy. A good financial
advisor will communicate with
you regularly and make recommendations. A financial advisor
can offer you a variety of strategies and types of investments —
such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds — to help you work
toward your goals. Ultimately,
though, you will be the one to
make the “buy” or “sell” decisions.
Some investors prefer to
leave even the buy-and-sell decisions to professionals. Most
financial advisors offer advisory programs that take care
of this for you. With these programs, you choose a professionally managed portfolio of investments. The programs typically
offer a wide range of portfolios,
so you can choose one that’s appropriate based on your needs,
goals and risk tolerance. Each
portfolio contains a broad range
of investments that are selected
by professional analysts and
represent a variety of asset
classes. Advisory programs also
offer a sophisticated rebalancing
process designed to keep your
assets allocated appropriately,
which can help keep you on
track toward your specific financial goals.
Whether you choose to make
your own decisions in consultation with a financial advisor or
to invest in an advisory program
— or both — you really should
learn as much as possible about
your investments. Whichever
method you decide is best for
you, remember that investing
involves risk, and investment
performance is never guaranteed. So make sure you’re asking the right questions, such
as: What are the risk characteristics? How has a particular
investment vehicle performed
relative to others in its category?
What are the tax implications of
owning and selling a specific investment vehicle? What are the
costs and fees associated with
each choice?
As you may have heard many
times, knowledge is power —
and that’s certainly true in the
investment arena.
This article was written by
Edward Jones for use by your
local Edward Jones Financial
Advisor.
July 2016
General Federation of State Senate Votes to Support CA Students
Women’s Clubs - San and School Choice
District of Choice Legislation
Senator Huff introduced SB
Dimas & La Verne
Linda Koontz presents certificate
to Fran Robertson, Developing
Director for Sowing Seeds For Life.
The GFWC La Verne-San Dimas Woman’s Club held their last
club meeting of the year on June
16th and is now dark for the summer. Fran Robertson, Development
Director of “Sowing Seeds For Life”
Food Bank in La Verne was the
guest speaker and informed members of everything the local Food
Bank is involved in. The club will resume their regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 15th.
Club President, Linda Koontz
and First Vice President, Pat Borchard along with Club members,
Shirley Burgess Vanderbeck, Bettina Aschenbrenner, Susan Brosche
and Elisabeth Reyes received their
Club Charter at the California Federation of Women’s Clubs State Convention in May.
The local Woman’s Club still has
some tickets left to sell for “Concerts
Under The Stars” to raise funds to
continue with their philanthropic
projects for the communities. Tickets
are $55.00 each which includes dinner and music on the Herb Hafif estate in La Verne and completely tax
deductible. For further information
or to purchase tickets, please contact
Linda at the number below.
Are you looking to become involved in community projects, make
new friends, meet your neighbors,
then call Katherine at 909-802-4563
or Linda at 909-593-3906 for further
information. Interested women are
encouraged to go to www.gfwc.org to
see what the General Federation of
Women’s Clubs is involved in. “We
always have women attending our
meetings to see what we do for our
communities. So make the call, enjoy
your Summer vacations and come to
our September 15th meeting at Hillcrest (Galen Walker Board Room) located at, 2705 Mountain View Drive
in La Verne” states President, Linda
Koontz.
Authored by Sen. Huff Moves to
Assembly
SACRAMENTO: The State
Senate took action today to preserve and extend the successful
22-year old California School District of Choice program. Senator
Bob Huff (R-San Dimas) is the
author of SB 1432, which fosters
public school choice by allowing
parents to transfer their children
to participating school districts
without a transfer agreement.
The District of Choice program
will end next year if no action is
taken. SB 1432 will not only extend the program, but also revises
a cap that served to potentially
stop students from transferring to
the school of their choice.
“Whether it is for academic
opportunities, safety concerns or
even proximity to a school, District of Choice empowers parents
to make the best decision for their
children, not school administrators,” said Senator Huff. “This
program promotes first-rate performance and innovation in our
schools. The very possibility of a
parent removing their child from
a certain school puts healthy pressure on school districts to perform
their best to attract and retain
students. Simply put, District of
Choice rewards policies that work
and discourage policies that don’t.”
1432 on the heels of a fact-finding
report issued by California’s Independent Legislative Analyst,
which concluded that District of
Choice has been overwhelmingly
positive for both schools and students. Highlights from that report
include:
• The state has 47 districts of
choice serving 10,000 students
• Transfer students have varied
demographic backgrounds
• The program provides transfer
students with additional educational options
• Almost all students transfer to
districts with higher test scores
• Home districts often respond
by improving their instructional
offering
Senator Huff’s legislation has
drawn the support and backing
of numerous California school districts, the California State ParentTeachers’ Association, California
Catholic Conference, the Small
School Districts’ Association and
Ed Voice.
“The bottom line is this program is actually working to the
benefit of both the students in
district of choice and in the district
of residence,” said Senator Huff.
“This program helps parents seek
quality education for their child
while keeping them in the public
school system.”
Assemblyman Gallagher’s Legislation Provides
Communities with Tools to Fight Terrorist Activity
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Plumas Lake) is carrying legislation
that will empower communities
throughout the state to help prevent acts of terrorism at home.
Assembly Bill 2384 would require
the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) to develop
a plan that will promote public
awareness of how to identify and
report suspected terrorist activity.
“My heart goes out to the victims of the senseless attack this
weekend in Orlando. As we, here
in California, also continue to heal
from recent attacks in San Bernardino, we must do all we can to
ensure that our communities are
safe,” said Gallagher. “Communities that are alert and informed
have a large impact on maintaining safety in our nation. We need
to make sure that if someone sees
something, they say something.”
Most domestic terrorist attacks in recent years have been
the work of “lone wolves” who
act without official coordination
from overseas terrorist organizations. Unfortunately, studies have
found that many people fail to
report suspicious activity. Other
states have taken the lead to promote campaigns and outreach efforts to encourage public involvement in identifying and reporting
suspicious activity. This bill would
ensure that California also promotes public engagement to keep
our communities safe.
AB 2384 will be heard by the
Senate Government Organization
Committee tomorrow morning.
The hearing starts at 9:30 am.
Assemblyman Gallagher will be
available to media following the
hearing.
GFWC Charter Members
From left: Susan Brosche,
Elisabeth Reyes, Linda Koontz,
President, Pat Borchard,
First Vice President, Bettina
Aschebrenner and Shirley
Burgess Vanderbeck, Secretary/
Parliamentarian.
These were a few of our members
who were able to attend our State
convention last month when our
new club chartered at our State
Convention.
http://www.lavernecommunitynews.com/
July 2016
City of La Verne’s Military Members
Who are Currently Serving as of June 14, 2016
ARMY
**In Memory of
Cory F. Hiltz-Army**
**In Memory of
Jose O. Belmontes-Army**
Steve P. Acuff Jr.
Brent Apodaca
Dennis M. Ascencio
Brett E. Babb
Michael C. Badet
Jared A. Behounek
Andrew D. Bissell
Joseph R. Bock
Daniel Bout
Cody A. Boardman
James Bunsold
David M. Cabot
Aaron B. Castro
Jason Cheney
Logan Coble
Michael Cross
Francisco Cruz
Allen T. Dade Jr.
Stephanie Daly Long
Joseph C. Dunken
Sean M. Ellingson
Brandon T. Flores
Luis M. Gamboa Jr.
Leonard Garcia
Nick J. Garry
Ian T. Goetz
Remberto Gutierrez
Luke F. Hall
Jennifer Haskell
Daniel J. Head
Jonathan D. Hernandez
Patrick J. Heskett
Alan J. Hoffman
Alex I. Jamsa
Christen H. Jamsa
Jake S. Kausen
Michael Liscano
Jordan J. Long
Christopher R. Lopez
Thomas Madrid
Michael Magdaleno
Andrew A. Martin
Loran McClung
Michael N. McCune
Andrew McKindley
Charlene M. Morales
Brent R. Moreno
Michael S. Moreno
Trisha M. Newton
John A. Oliver
Erik R. Pereyra
Robert Perez
Michael Porras
Robert Quinn
Ricky Rickords
Kelly R. Rojas
Mariah M. Rojas
Kelsey M. Samuelson
Ernie Sanchez
Alexander B. Sandona
Ryan Sinclair
Nicholas A. Soza
David A. Taylor
Timothy P. Timmins
Benjamin A. Tirado
Julian J. Torres-Palomino
Joshua M. Trout
Mark A. Vinci
Louis N. Werrick
Joe Williams
Brent A. Wilson
MARINES
Ronald M. Alberca
Joshua M. Albert
Michael Arballo Jr.
John Beaucar
Robert Belleville
Mario Blancas
Ryan J. Burkovich
Steven Bustillos Jr.
Jonathon Cardinal
Christopher Cassinelli
Joshua Castaneda
MARINES (cont.)
Jeremy D. Delgadillo
Brian Drechsler
David R. Flickinger
Kevin R. Flickinger
Kenneth V. Fuqua
Daniel D. Gabaldon
Anthony M. Godinez
Frank P. Gonzales
Daniel J. Grant
Justin W. Grimm
Donald J. Hadden
Amede Hanson
Dane Hanson
Diana M. Hernandez
Brian Higeons Dewhurst
Michael R. Jacobellis
Jason Lau
Brian Link
Michael Lopez
Isaac T. Martinez
Fernando E. Miranda
Andrew Morales
Michael D. Morales
Jered M. Mundt
Christopher L. Negrette
Zachary R. Osborn
Dennis M. Parker Jr.
Brandon M. Peralta
Alfred Perchez
Xavier C. Ries
Patrick A. Romero
Ryann Sartor
Andrew D. Serrano
Matt Shaupp
Thomas D. Tello
Isaiah M. Telnas
Ryan M. Torrez
Alexander W. Vance
Daniel D. Vargas
Michael L. Yslas
AIR FORCE
Brent A. Baker
Jeffrey W. Baker
Eric R. Barrios
Philip Bartoo
Laural E. Bernard
Bradford C. Brooks
Christopher Buckley
Joel Carrera
Gustavo F. Castillo
Scott Chalmers
Cole M. Connors
Derek Dreyfuss
Eric C. Fleury
Edmundo Gamiao Pena
Scott Garcia
Michael A. Gomez
Maria Gomez-McKinney
Courtney X. Hawkins
Samantha Hegg
Michelle C. Layman
Brian A. Leon
Robert A. Leyba
Jimmy Lopez
Ryan P. McKee
Wesley J. Moore
Kassidy Morikawa
Sean V. Orme
Shane E. Ornelas
Desiree R. Patterson
Brian Peters
Joshua S. Pettus
Ardi B. Pribadi
Earle L. Rojas
Jacquelyn Ruffino
Chad J. Ryan
Christopher R. Smith
Daniel J. Sullivan
Garrett R. Tolle
Allison N. Ziolkowski
NAVY
Joseph A. Aldana
Christian A. Arteaga
Brett A. Augarten
Ronald D. Ballenger II
Luz C. Bautista
Ray A. Bernal
Michael S. Buckhannon
Venessa V. Burgos
Kristopher E. Cervantes
Steven I. Davis
Marquis K. Dawson
Gary L. Deal
Scott D. Dennis
Christy A. Dismukes
Matthew F. Espina
Paul A. Espinoza
Robert R. Espinoza
Dan Farnsworth
Devon Fasana
Christopher J. Finch
Kimberley Glaeser
David C. Halberg
Shawn Harden
Mark D. Heller
Wesley T. Knudson
Curtis L. Lacey
Cameron Link
Jesse Loera III
Christopher C. Lupton
David A. Manuel
Renee M. Martinez
Samuel A. Martinez
Shelby A. McWilliams
Ariana J. Medina
Dominic A. Morales
Dean Nusbaum
Michael J. Ortega
David E. Palfrey
Bruce Peterson
Edward R. Probst
Ethan M. Reifer
Nathan S. Rhodes
Peter Rodriguez
Cameron Rosen
Raul J. Salazar
Justin M. Serrano
Qasim Shakir
Sam Shwetz
Jonathan L. Stremel
James L. Tiffie
Julie R. Torres
Andrew Touche
John V. Trapani
Erik N. Ursulo
Kenneth Valmonte
Louis O. Velarde III
COAST GUARD
Daniel R. Almada
Nathaniel M. Batoon
Sean T. Dawson
Austin M. King
Aaron M. Lee
Kevin A. Morris
Dan E. Miller
Gabriel W. Vigil
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Assembly Votes for Powdered Alcohol Ban
Huff Measure Continues to
Receive Unanimous Support
SACRAMENTO:
Legislation that would ban powdered alcohol, or “Palcohol,”
in California passed out of the
Assembly Committee on Government Organization today
with no opposition. SB 819,
authored by Senator Bob Huff
(R-San Dimas), would make
California the 32nd state to
ban or restrict the sale of this
dangerous product.
Powdered alcohol is a
freeze dried version of alcohol
which comes in a small pouch
and is the equivalent of a shot
of alcohol. The crystallized
formula becomes a cocktail
once mixed with water. Although the product isn’t sold
in stores yet, labeling was
approved by the U.S. Alcohol
and Tobacco Tax and Trade
Bureau in 2014.
“Powdered alcohol is a new
product that is coming to market throughout the nation,”
said Senator Huff during today’s hearing. “The ease of
using this substance presents
an array of potential health
problems in California as it
can be snorted, added to energy drinks, slipped to unknowing recipients, or even added
to beverages already containing alcohol in an attempt to
create a dangerously potent
concoction.”
Senator Huff’s legislation
has earned the support of
numerous public safety organizations and government
agencies, many of whom sent
representatives to testify on
behalf of SB 819 during the
hearing. The list includes the
Contra Costa County Board
of Supervisors, Placer County
Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles Drug and Alcohol Policy
Alliance, Alcohol Justice and
many others who testified in
support of the bill.
According to a national advocacy group, Alcohol Justice,
California is the largest alcohol market in the U.S. and
suffers the most alcohol-related harm. A 2013 study from
the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control found that the societal costs for binge drinking
are higher in California than
in any other state: $32 billion
for one year of excessive alcoholic consumption. Problems
caused by binge drinking include lost work productivity,
poor health, crime, automobile accidents, property damage and death.
“Powdered alcohol is a bad
idea for public health, our
communities, our patients
and our children,” said Dr.
Robert Oldham, who serves as
the Health Officer for Placer
County. “We fear that similar
to other unhealthy products
like electronic cigarettes, flavored tobacco and flavored alcohol products, that powdered
alcohol will end up being marketed to our young people.”
Senator Huff is pleased the
issue has achieved bipartisan
support and is working closely with Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks)
on a companion measure that
has been introduced in the
Assembly, AB 1554. Assemblymember Irwin is also a
principal coauthor of SB 819.
“Permitting the sale of
powdered alcohol in California sends the wrong message
to youth and young adults
about responsible drinking,”
said Senator Huff. “Although
labeling for this product has
already been approved on the
federal level, it’s now incumbent on each state to decide
if this product should be sold
in local neighborhood stores.
We need to stop this product
before it reaches the market.”
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Sunflower-Power!
The News Capsule
by Tina Kerrigan, MS, RDN
The Common Cold Rhinovirus Infection
by Rick Reggio Pharm.D
Antibiotics Should Not Be
Used to Treat a Cold
Colds are caused by a variety
of viruses, most commonly rhinoviruses. These
viruses
are
highly contagious, and they
are
spread
through the
air or when
someone is in
Rich Reggio
contact with an
Pharm D.
infected person
or contaminated object. There is no
good evidence that exposure to cold
or being overheated increases the
risk of contracting a cold. Although
most colds occur in the winter
months, some viruses that cause
colds are more common in the fall
or spring.
Infants and young children are
more prone to colds, as are people
with weakened immunity.
Children may have between
six and 10 colds each year; adults
average about two to four colds annually.
Is It a Cold, the Flu, or Allergies?
Symptoms of a cold usually
begin with a runny nose and a
scratchy, sore throat. Within a day
or two, nasal congestion, watery
eyes, sneezing, headache, mild
fever, and body aches can follow.
Many of these symptoms are similar to allergy symptoms. Symptoms of a cold can even appear as
a milder version of the respiratory
flu. As the cold develops, the differences become apparent. Allergies
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do not normally cause fever, chills,
or body aches. The flu virus causes
more severe symptoms than those
of the common cold. People suffering from the flu are more likely to
have a higher fever, chills, headache, body aches, and fatigue; sore
throat and nasal congestion are
less common.
Relieving Cold Symptoms
It is always best to stay home,
rest, and drink plenty of fluids
when fighting a cold. There is
no cure for a cold, so treatment
is aimed at relieving symptoms.
Antibiotics are not helpful to treat
a cold because it is caused by a
virus, not bacteria. Combination
nonprescription cold preparations
often contain decongestants, pain
and fever reducers, cough suppressants, cough expectorants, sleep
aids, or all of these ingredients. For
the best results, single-ingredient
nonprescription products designed
to relieve individual symptoms are
most effective and will avoid overlap or under dosing ingredients.
For nasal and sinus congestion,
an oral or nasal decongestant or
nasal saline sprays are effective.
Inhaling warm or cold steam may
or may not improve symptoms. For
headache, fever, and body aches,
acetaminophen or a nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
like ibuprofen is the best choice.
For cough, nonprescription cough
medicines can help break up mucus, stop a nighttime cough that
prevents sleep, or both. There are
several nonprescription cold medicines that should be avoided in
children. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before cold
medications are used in children.
Most people recover completely
after a cold. Complications are
more likely to develop in the very
young or very old or in people with
asthma, chronic diseases, or poor
immune defenses. The most common complications are asthma
flare-ups, sinus infections, and
middle ear infections. Less common but possible complications
include bronchitis and pneumonia.
When the complications of a cold
are caused by a bacterial infection,
antibiotic therapy is appropriate
in addition to symptom-relieving
medications.
Prevention
There is no vaccine to prevent
colds, so prevention is limited to
stopping the spread of the virus.
Frequent hand washing for 20
seconds is best, but hand sanitizers
are also helpful. Cold viruses are
spread through the air, so sneezes
and coughs should be covered with
a tissue, which is then thrown
away. If you do not have a tissue,
cough or sneeze into your upper
arm or elbow, not your hands. Viral spread also occurs when a person touches infected surfaces such
as doorknobs and toys, then touches the face, eyes, or mouth. Any
surfaces potentially infected with
rhinoviruses should be disinfected
to avoid spread of the common cold.
If you have any questions you can
reach me at Via Verde Pharmacy
909-599-3444. Stay well and be
well informed!
The sunflower, known for the
beauty of its large, striking bloom,
is also one of the world’s most useful plants.
Its seeds, and the oil expressed
from
them,
have
many
nutritional
and
health
benefits.
Sunflower
seeds, whether
Tina Kerrigan, roasted or raw
MS, RDN
are a highly
complex plant food. They contain
primarily (90%) unsaturated fat
(the good kind), protein, fiber and
a variety of trace elements.
A one ounce portion offers two
grams of fiber and 12% of daily
protein needs. In addition, that
same one ounce has 76% of the
vitamin E Recommended Daily
Allowance (RDA), plus selenium,
copper, zinc, iron, and folate in significant amounts.
While consuming sunflower
seeds as a tasty snack on an individual basis provides health benefits, the commercial and consumer use of sunflower oil offers the
possibility of large scale benefits.
If you compare sunflower oil
against other popular cooking
oils, some major differences are
evident.
Firstly, we need to take olive oil
out of the mix. Olive oil has many
demonstrated health benefits. We
use and cook with it to add flavor.
Its smoking point is, however, a
low 280F so high temperature frying is not possible.
Neutral flavored oils such as
Canola (from Canadian Oil, Low
Acid, the actual plant is rape, a
member of the mustard family),
soybean oil, corn oil, and cottonseed oil all have smoking points
in the 400F + range making them
ideal for frying.
Sunflower oil matches the
highest smoking point of 450F,
while providing the lowest level
of saturated fat. In restaurants
and the food industry, sunflower
oil allows large scale cooking at
high temperatures while lowering trans fats (the bad kind) and
enabling food to stay fresher and
healthier over time.
Whether used in commercial
or home kitchens, sunflower oil,
when used to replace saturated
fats can offer cardiovascular benefits by reducing cholesterol levels.
In cooking it offers a clean neutral
taste which does not interfere
with other favors.
One caveat that applies to sunflower and most types of vegetable
oils that contain omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids is that a
very high consumption has been
shown to increase risk factors for
breast cancer in post menopausal
women and prostate cancer in
men.
Overall sunflower seed and
sunflower oil are welcome additions to a balanced diet. Put a little
sun in your life! Remember: TRY
to eat 7-9 servings of fruits and
vegetables daily~
Tina Kerrigan, MS, RDN is the
owner of Dietitiansmart© consulting www.dietitiansmart.com
July 2016
Santa Fe: The City Different
Story & Photos By Stan Wawer
For a city that was once a
mouthful to pronounce, Santa Fe,
New Mexico is now one of the top
destinations in the Southwest.
Originally known as La Villa Real
de la Santa Fé
de San Francisco de Asis,
today’s Santa
Fe boasts the
third largest
art market
in the counStan Wawer
try and lays
claim as the country’s oldest capital
city at 406 years old.
Santa Fe is the terminus of the
famed Santa Fe Trail, a 19th century transportation route through
central North America that connected Independence, Missouri
government building in the country, were built in 1609 and 1610,
respectively. Artisans from 20 or
more of New Mexico’s pueblos and
tribes have been selling jewelry be-
Meow Wolf — A unique fusion
of art and entertainment, which
gives young and old fictional worlds
to explore. Meow Wolf is a combination of jungle gym, haunted house,
science fiction novel, children’s museum and immersive art exhibit.
that wind through the monument
as well as exploring its ancient Native American cliff dwellings and
petroglyphs.
The Ghost Ranch — Take a
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Free shuttle bus connects the airport to the New Mexico Rail Runner Express stations in downtown
Albuquerque, which provides train
service to Santa Fe.
Artisans selling jewelry beneath
the Palace of Governors’ long
portal.
neath the Palace’s long portal for
hundreds of years.
Santa Fe has evolved into a sophisticated city, with a world-class
Indian and Maiden sculpture.
No trip to Santa Fe is complete
without experiencing Meow Wolf.
Museum Hill — Southeast of
downtown and accessible by the
free Santa Fe Pickup Shuttle. There
are four distinctive art institutions,
The Museum of Spanish Colonial
Street musician entertains tourists.
trip up the Chama River Valley to
the beautiful region where Georgia
O’Keeffe lived and painted. The
ranch is a place of stunning scenery and of where red rocks yield
Inside Meow Wolf.
with Santa Fe. It was pioneered
by William Becknell in 1821 and
served as a vital commercial highway until the railroad came along
in 1880. The National Park Service
commemorated the road route as
the Santa Fe National Historic
Trail. The highway, designated as
the Santa Fe Trail National Scenic Byway, follows the trail’s path
through Kansas, a corner of Colorado and northern New Mexico.
Santa Fe has a unique and distinctive architectural style, with
its many low-slung, earth-colored
buildings made of adobe brick. Add
to that 250 galleries, the Plaza,
fine dining, 7,000-foot elevation
and surrounding pristine national
Don Diego de Vargas Zapata
Lujan Ponce de Leon. Arrived
from Spain and became governor
of New Mexico.
opera house, art museums (including legendary American artist
Georgia O’Keeffe), music in the Plaza and more than 400 restaurants.
Santa Fe, population 82,000 has
big city amenities, with small-town
This cowboy brings back memories of the Old West.
Art, Wheelwright Museum of the
American Indian, Museum of New
Mexico and the Museum of International Folk Art.
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks
National Monument — A surreal
landscape of ghostly spires, shaded
slot canyon and memorable views.
advertising space available
Sculpted elk in front of a gallery across from the Plaza.
forest and you can see how Santa
Fe has become one of the top U.S.
destinations in the world for travel,
romance, culture, art and food,
“Native history in this area goes
back 14,000 years, the end of the
Ice Age,” said guide Peter Weiss.
“There were still mastodons and
saber-tooth tigers.”
The Plaza is the city’s epicenter.
That and the Palace of Governors,
the oldest continuously occupied
ambience.
In and Around Santa Fe
Canyon Road — Four short
blocks from the Plaza. You can
walk or take the Santa Fe Pickup
Shuttle. Along Canyon Road,
which is nestled in the foothills of
the Sangre de Cristo Mountains,
are more than 100 galleries, artist
studios, sculpture gardens, restaurants and cafes, artist demonstrations and more.
dinosaur fossils and stories of the
ancient Colorado Plateau.
Historical Sites: Near the Plaza
you will find the historical San
Miguel Mission, St. Francis Cathedral and the spiral staircase at the
Loretta Chapel.
If you go
Santa Fe Municipal Airport:
Daily commercial service through
American Eagle.
Albuquerque
International:
One hour south of Santa Fe. Nonstop flights. Check local airports.
Where to Stay
Inn and Spa at Loretto: Fabulous high-end hotel a couple of
blocks from the Plaza (innatloretto.com). 211 Old Santa Fe Trail.
Old-world charm with world-class
splendor, this Santa Fe luxury hotel is one of the state’s most photographed buildings.
La Fonda on the Plaza (lafondasantafe.com): The oldest hotel
in the oldest capital city in the US.
This place oozes with charm. It was
once a Harvey House. First-class
lodging and hospitality.
Eldorado Hotel & Spa (eldoradohotel.com): 309 W. San Francisco
St. A AAA Four-Diamond luxury
hotel. Near historic Santa Fe Plaza.
Rooftop pool.
Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza
Hotel (historicplazahotelsantafe.
com): Opened in 1973 and sits
on the site of the Ortiz Families
original hacienda, which was established in 1694. Features 158
guestrooms, including three casitas. Direct view up San Francisco
Street the Plaza and the elegant
Cathedral Basilica.
All information is accurate at
the time of publication but prices,
dates and other details are all subject to change. Confirm all information before making any travel arrangements.
Travel Editor Stan Wawer is a
La Verne resident, a member of the
Society of American Travel Writers
and editor of his own travel blog.
Address all travel related questions
to his travel Facebook page at www.
facebook.com/ TravelWithStan..
Call 909-929-2263
Send press releases to
immediate.release@socal-communitynews.com
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advertising@socal-communitynews.com
End of the Santa Fe Trail.
Bandelier National Monument
— You can spend a few hours or an
entire day hiking the many trails
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