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Table of Contents
Mayor's Corner 5
The Spin
6
DBCF News
8
VP/Vice Chair Stuart Pompel, Pacific Crest Youth Arts Org.
Field For Kids News
9
Miss Diamond Bar
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Secretary Alison Meyers, City of Diamond Bar
Editor
Krystal Spindler
Officers
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President/Chair Peter Pirritano, Farmers Insurance
Treasurer Mahendra Garg, Retired Enginner
Community News
13-15
Past Pres./Chair Raul Galindo, Retired Parole Board
Ed Royce & Don Knabe
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Board of Directors
Bob Huff & Ling-Ling Chang
17
Carolyn Anderson Waste Management
PUSD News
19
WVUSD News
20
Community News
21
Real Estate Feature
22
Upcoming Events 24
Sheriff Stats and Classifieds
25
Health News
26
Lew Herndon DB Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Surendra Mehta Business Owner
Carolyn Pirritano Farmers Insurance
Naila Barlas Real Estate Broker at BNA Brokerage
Bridget Reynolds Bridget’s Beautiful Events
Gil Rivera Realtor
Jody Roberto Senator Bob Huff
Becky Serrano Turning West Compliance
Ta Sui Business Owner
Steve Tye Diamond Bar Mayor
Andrew Wong Dechert LLP
Jolene Zirbes Preferred Bank
Layout & Graphic Design Kirsten Khoury Designs
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On the Cover:
Friday Night Lights with Diamond Bar High School
Varsity Football.
5 Mayor's Corner
Mayor's Corner
Diamond Bar Mayor Steve Tye
Wishing the Community a Very Happy Holiday Season
N
ow that fall is upon us, it brings an opportunity to enjoy
the country outdoors of our wonderful community.
Diamond Bar is home to one of the best park and trail systems
in Southern California, with many amenities including basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds, a Dog Park, and athletic
fields that provide fun year-round. Cooler temperatures are
ideal conditions for hiking, and residents have ample trails
to choose from. There is also a new online interactive map of
our trail system, so you can see the degree of difficulty of a
trail before trying for the first time. If
you have not tried it, the Summitridge
In an effort to “go green,” the City of Diamond Bar offers a
number of recycling programs in addition to its residential
trash/recycling program. Residents are encouraged to properly
dispose of unwanted e-waste, batteries and fluorescent bulbs
and tubes, cell phones and ink cartridges, scrap metal and plastic
products, sharps (lancets, hypodermic needles and syringes),
household hazardous waste and used oil. The City holds two
events a year, April and November, to assist residents in disposing of these items. For more information, contact City Hall
at 909.839.7015 or visit the “Go Green
DB” webpage at www.diamondbarca.
Park Trail provides the best loop in the
gov/greendb.
from including a one mile segment. To
Craft Fair is set for Saturday, Decem-
City, and has three options to select
view these trails, visit the City website
at http://www.diamondbarca.gov/trails
or call 909.839.7060.
The City also has exceptional facilities
available for resident use. The Diamond Bar Center is known for hosting
recreation classes, special events and
beautiful weddings, parties, and private
occasions. In addition to the Diamond
Bar Center, the Heritage and Pantera
Also, the City’s annual Candy Cane
ber 5 from 9-2pm and will be held at
the Diamond Bar Center. This annual
event features several dozen handmade
crafts and vendors exhibiting and sell-
ing a variety of wares such as jewelry,
clothing, and home accessories. It also
features photos with Santa and free
holiday activities for children. We hope
you will join us.
As always, the City Council welcomes
Park Community Centers and picnic
your comments, concerns, or questions. You can reach me or any
please contact Community Services at 909.839.7070 or visit
links to our email addresses located on the “Council Members”
shelters are available for rental. For reservation information
the City website.
other council member by calling 909.839.7010 or by using the
page of the City website at www.diamondbarca.gov.
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The Spin
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The Spin
Ending the Year with Gratitude
T
he hustle and bustle of the Holiday season is knocking
on our doors and the spirit will soon be alive across the
City. Sparkling lights brightening homes, festive decor dis-
played on golden lawns, joyful music meandering throughout
the community and of course those festive Holiday sweaters.
Oh the red and green, knitted-itchy sweaters sequenced with
bells, sparkles, snowmen, reindeers, and more, always bring
out the joy of the holiday season.
With all the holiday cheer, let this season remind us that giving
is more fulfilling than receiving. There are many people that
do not have apple products or designer items on their wish
a toy, cook a meal for a family and/
or give back to an organization you
are passionate about. Tis’ the season to not be greedy and spread the true meaning
of the Holidays. I wish you all a very happy and merry time
with family and friends. Make sure you enjoy every minute
of the season because it will go by way too fast. Cheers to the end of 2015!
Happy Holidays Diamond Bar residents. list. Instead, many just need food on the table, electricity in
their homes or clothing without holes. This year, dig deep and
Your Editor,
help those in need cross off necessary items off their list. Lend
- Krystal M. Spindler
a helping hand to an elderly person, make a child smile with
Diamond Bar, In My Shoes
The Windmill’s 4th Annual Article Contest
The Windmill invites residents to submit an article on “Diamond Bar, In My Shoes” to be featured in our 1st issue of 2016.
Submission Deadline is Decemeber 15, 2015
Entry Guidelines:
400 words with photo and caption
Adheres to the theme: “Diamond Bar, In My Shoes”
Article must be original, unpublished work
Articles must be sent via email to
[email protected] in Word Document
Please contact Krystal at [email protected] or call 909.861.1147 for more information.
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DBCF News
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his year has come to a close and we as a foundation are
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of Diamond Bar. We would like to take this opportunity to
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proud to have accomplished so much for the community
inform our community about what the Diamond Bar Community Foundation (DBCF) does for its residents.
The DBCF was established to raise money for Art, Recreation,
and Cultural programs in the City of Diamond Bar. In 2001, the
City of Diamond Bar started the Diamond Bar Community
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Tis’ the Season of Giving and Diamond Bar
Athletes Need Your Help
support the DB4Y-
vide art and sports
scholarships, and
award cash prizes
for the City of Dia-
mond Bar Photo Contest.
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iamond Bar sports organizations
other teams to practice. This limited space
kind of donation such as cars, household
tain sports fields to meet the needs of
does not allow them to fully execute their
value. Your donation will not only help
need your help to create and main-
Diamond Bar’s youth. The Diamond
Foundation and established its non-profit 501C3 designation.
The Windmill is most likely the most familiar aspect of the
Bar Community Foundation (DBCF)
Chang, the Foundation branched off from the City and became
Windmill has brought City news to every Diamond Bar
only to create awareness, but to solve this
Later under the leadership of then Board President Ling-Ling
a stand-alone Community Foundation.
Today, the DBCF is proud to provide sports scholarships and
equipment for youth in our community, approve grants for
Diamond Bar organizations, fund an additional Concert in the
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Diamond Bar Community Foundation. For 53 years, The
has made Fields For Kids a priority; not
household. When so many print publications no longer exist,
decades old problem.
The Windmill continues with loyal advertisers and supporters
who have kept it going. The Foundation applauds and thanks
you for supporting this iconic magazine.
We have also created a program called Fields for Kids, headed
improving our sports fields and creating new ones within the City. Funds are being raised year-round to solve this problem.
In order to provide funding for all these great programs, The
DBCF has two major fundraiser each year. The primary fund-
raiser is the annual Holiday Gala held in November and the
Golfing Fore the Kids Golf Tournament in May. The DBCF is
excited to announce that we will be adding a new one in 2016
- a 1K/5K Run/Walk for Youth which is scheduled for March
20, 2016. We hope to see you at one or all of our events! CalBRE #01213587
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practice space. Coaches are forced to
leave the larger fields to make room for
lumpy terrain that can cause injury. maintain Diamond Bar sports fields, but
it will also help to create more fields. You can help our young athletes be the
Visit www.thedbcf.org and click on the
For Kids program. This Holiday season,
to make your donation to Diamond Bar’s
best they can be by donating to the Fields
when you think about organizations
you want to give to, consider the Fields
For Kids. Donations do not have to be
monetary. The DBCF welcomes any
“Donate Now” button or see the ad below
young athletes today. Donations are tax
deductible. Contact the DBCF for further
information at 909.861.1147 or email us
at [email protected]. Cars for Diamond Bar Kids
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board or participate on a committee, email Krystal at info@
For additional information please fill out the form below and mail it to:
Fields for Kids / Diamond Bar Community Foundation, PO Box 4704, Diamond Bar, CA, 91765
thedbcf.org.
Realtor
times, you notice athletes with limited
skills. You may also notice the holes and
items, stocks, bonds, art or anything of
sors, advertisers, donors and the community for supporting us.
We also encourage you to get involved. If you want to join the
Gil Rivera
If you visit the fields during practice
confines our Diamond Bar athletes and
by DBCF member, Lew Herndon, with the sole purpose of
The DBCF Board Members would like to thank all our spon-
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Please visit our website at www.thedbcf.org, send us an email
at [email protected] or call 909.861.1147. We can be your voice
for the community. Wishing Diamond Bar a very Happy Holidays from all of
us to you!
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KIDS
Diamond Bar
Community Foundation
Please contact me regarding a possible donation:
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Miss
Diamond Bar
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Miss Diamond Bar Heads to
Miss Teen California
Spindler: Here is a question to prepare
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you for that nail-biting final question.
Spindler, had an opportunity to interview Ornelas about her
I remember when I was a girl scout
he stunning Miss Diamond Bar, Alexandra Ornelas,
What do you think is the greatest
THE 52ND ANNUAL MISS DIAMOND BAR SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
Beach, at the Terrace Theater, December 4-6. Editor, Krystal
Ornelas: Pollution is a huge problem.
If you’re interested in becoming more involved in your community and serving as a role model to the youth of
Diamond Bar, then send in your application to compete in the next Miss Diamond Bar Scholarship Pageant
which will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2016.
preparation for the pageant.
and we learned a lesson on the amount of pollution that goes
will be competing amongst several hopefuls to become
2016’s Miss Teen California. The pageant will be held in Long
Spindler: Congratulations on this opportunity of a lifetime.
What have you done to prepare for Miss Teen California?
Ornelas: I have done so much to prepare. I started this past
summer seeing a personal trainer and continue to work out
daily and eat healthy. I have taken coaching classes that teach
me how to apply pageant make-up, hair and practice my
interview skills.
Spindler: What are you the most nervous about? Ornelas: The interview portion of the competition because I
environmental problem today?
into our ocean. Pollution effects all sea life and kills so many
animals every day.
Spindler: What would you say to young girls who hope to be
in your shoes one day? Ornelas: To enjoy every minute of every day because it goes by
fast. I would urge all girls to never be afraid, embarrassed, or
hesitant about following their dreams. I would remind them,
you have nothing to lose and so much to gain!
Best of luck to Miss Diamond Bar.
Ornelas: The entire pageant weekend. I want to enjoy every
minute. Spindler: What impact does Miss Teen California have in
today's society?
Ornelas: Miss California serves as a goodwill ambassador. The
duties include being a positive role model to others, visiting
hospitals, schools, and meeting with adults and children in
need. Spindler: How would you convince the judges and audience
that you deserve this title?
Ornelas: I would tell them that I am not a “pageant girl,” but
instead a simple girl next door. I want to spread my message:
“If you try new things you have nothing to lose and everything
to gain.”
All contestants are invited to attend the pageant meeting on Saturday, January 16, 2016. The schedule of
meetings and rehearsals will be distributed at that session.
Competition involves professional dress, personal interview, swimsuit, and formal dress. Judges are selected
from outside the Diamond Bar Community. Attendance at dress rehearsal is mandatory in order to participate
the day of the pageant.
For further information please refer to our website at www.missdiamondbarpageant.org or call 909-861-8454.
Name
only have two short minutes to tell the judges all about me.
Spindler: What are you the most excited about? Contestant Requirements:
! Must be at least 16, and not exceed 25, years of age by February 1st of the pageant year
! Must be one of the following:
• a resident of the City of Diamond Bar
• a student attending ( Diamond Bar HS or Diamond Ranch HS)
! Must attend Dress Rehearsal (date to be announced)
! $195.00 entry fee, payable at Orientation (details will be provided at the parent orientation)
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Community Heroes Honored at
LA County Fair
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fundraisers, galas, and benefit auctions.
She is also President of the Diamond
F
our Community Heroes were rec-
ognized at the LA County Fair dur-
ing Diamond Bar Day on September 24.
Diamond Bar Mayor, Steve Tye, opened
the ceremony by quoting Luther Vandross,
“A house is not a home,” and goes on to
mention,”It is equally to say a City is not
a Community without individuals like
these honorees.”
Rosette and Richard Clippinger. The
dynamic duet have selfishly given time
and their talent to numerous charities
and non-profit organizations. They are
members of the Lions Club, Friends
of the Diamond Bar Library, founding
members of Quest Literacy Consortium,
which is the host of the Inland Valley
Bar Women’s Club.
Jack Tanaka honored the final Community
Hero award to 17 year old Diamond Bar
High School Senior, Garrett Masuda.
This young man is deeply passionate and
self motivated when it comes to community service. He has a five year record
of community involvement. Masuda
started volunteering
with DB4Youth “In
Steve Tye presented
Action” and currently
the first Community
serves as the Chair-
Hero award to Retired
men. He is credited
Educator, Ray Mc-
for proposing and
Mullen. McMullen
launching “Stomp
was an Assistant Su-
out Hunger,” a food
perintendent with the
drive to help those in
Walnut Valley Uni-
need. Masuda also
fied School District.
has committed time to
When he started with
Relay for Life, Spot-
the district, there were
light on the Arts, the
200 students. Today
Chinese New Years
the district has grown
celebration and Drive
to 15,000 students and
Electric Day. With all
of the 15 schools, 13 of
his volunteer hours,
them are California
Distinguished. The
mark he left in teaching and leadership was
Featured (Left to Right) Garrett Masuda, Richard and Rosette Clippinger,
Ray McMullen.
profound and will be
everlasting. McMullen also served two
years in the United States Armed Forces
and today he is a member of the local
Kiwanis Club.
Jack Tanaka awarded the second Com-
munity Heroes to a self employed couple,
Masuda manages to
remain on the Honor
Roll and Mathemat-
Regional Spelling Bee, and volunteers
for Habitat for Humanity. In addition,
Richard leads volunteers every weekend
to build home exterior improvements and
creates steps and wheelchair ramps for
those in need. Rosette is equally as active;
planning and contributing to community
ics Dean’s list. He is
also the captain of his Varsity tennis team
and a leader at his bible school. The community is lucky to have three
committed members that largely influence our City’s quality of life. 14
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Warner Brothers Films Major Hollywood
Movie in Diamond Bar
iamond Bar turned Hollywood last month as Warner
Brothers moved in to re-create a screen version of the
1977-1983 NBC television series, CHiPS. The Diamond Point
Swim Club, a home on Sunset Crossing, the old Lanterman
Development Center, the 57 freeway at Via Verde and the
City of Claremont were all part of the movie-making project
which was filmed October 21-25.
The film stars Dax Shepard and Michael Pena as the best
friend motorcycle cop partners and Vincent D’Onofrio as
the auto stealing ex-cop. Kristen Bell will also team up with
husband, Dax Shepard, as Writer, Director and Actress. The
action packed movie features two officers patrolling the
highways of California on their motorcycles in the infamous
khaki cop uniforms.
Cal Poly Pomona, which recently acquired Lanterman Devel-
opmental Center and changed the name to Cal Poly South, is
El Niño Makes for Preparations of
Diamond Bar Residents
A
mid one of the longest standing droughts in California
history, the thought of rain is promising to most Southern
California residents. However, in its latest forecast, the Climate
Prediction Center reports a 95 percent chance that El Niño
will continue through the 2015-16 Winter (December through
February), having the strength equal to or greater than the
El Niño of 1997, which was one of the strongest the state has
experienced in recent times.
The U.S. Drought Outlook shows some improvement by
the end of January, 2016; however, California will not be out
of the four year drought as the state needs close to twice its
normal rainfall.
leasing out some of the buildings. Currently a movie company
Diamond Bar residents are encouraged to take necessary pre-
carpeted its way to Diamond Bar.
to think about:
is leasing some of the property, which is how CHiPS red
cautions in preparing for El Niño 2015-2016. Here are things
Home:
• Fix leaks around the home before it rains. The recent dry
season may have caused wood structures to shrink and to
open expansion joints, which creates leaking points.
• Clean out gutters and downspouts before rain and again
after the first rain storm. Look for any breaks and make
sure gutters are tight against roofline.
• Invest in a generator in case of power outages.
• Paint the exterior wood trim of your home. Cracks in paint
can carry water directly into the wood and promote dry rot
and termite invasion.
The old Lanterman will serve as the police academy, Diamond
• Examine window glazing compounds. Again, the dry
Point Swim Club is the location where Kristen Bell’s character
weather may have caused shrinkage and open slots from
scenes where Shepard and Pena patrol. The tone of the movie
• Diamond Bar is prone to ants so be sure to call your ex-
gets kidnapped and tazed and the 57 freeway will be used as
will be similar to “Bad Boys” and “Lethal Weapon.”
“Movie studios are looking for new local locations for film-
ing, so Diamond Bar can anticipate more Hollywood action
to come,” states Jason Gorospe, Diamond Point Swim Club
Manager.
The film is expected to be released in the Spring or Summer
of 2016.
the glass.
terminator before the rains.
• Place sandbags and heavy plastic sheeting on hills or any
place to protect mudslides.
Garden:
• Make sure yard drains properly.
• Turn off automatic watering system as it may not be
needed until spring. Consider installing rain barrels at
water downspouts.
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• Loosen Compacted soil.
• Plant winter vegetables on raised beds as too much water
can cause vegetables to rot.
• Check tall trees.
Automotive
• Ensure tires on vehicle are safe for wet roads.
• Replace window wipers.
• Check car lights
• Check life of car battery
• Get to know your braking system and replace worn out
brake pads and brakes.
Emergency Supplies:
• Stock up on items that you would use in the event of an
emergency such as food, water, first-aid kit, flash lights,
solar blankets and so much more.
For a complete list visit www.ready.gov/kit.
Royce/Knabe
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Senator Bob Huff
Ed Royce
Member of the California State Senate
Proudly Serving the 29th Senate District
U.S. Representative
Serving the 39th District of California
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Asian Americans Deserve a Fair Shot at Top Universities
eing Asian American should not be an obstacle to receiv-
Evidence reveals the same hidden discrimination is happen-
organizations filed a complaint with the U.S. Education De-
my power to make education a matter of merit. I argued last
ing a top university education. Recently, a coalition of 64
partment’s Office for Civil Rights against Harvard University.
The coalition argues that Harvard has set hidden racial quotas
and a higher admissions bar for Asian American students.
While the population of Asian Americans has grown rapidly
in the United States over the past 20 years, the admission rate
for Asian Americans at Harvard University has stayed between
15 and 20 percent.
In 1992, about 19 percent of Harvard students were Asian
American, and the corresponding figure at Caltech was 25
percent. In 2013, the numbers had not budged at Harvard (18
ing today with Asian Americans, and I will do everything in
year against a California State bill, SCA-5, that would have
directed public education institutions in California to prioritize
I
Huff Earns CBIA's Lifetime Achievement Award
was honored to have received one of the most prestigious
for an estimated one out of every six jobs in California. Ac-
ciation (CBIA) during their Annual Leadership Recognition
General Contractors of America, California added more new
awards issued by the California Building Industry Asso-
Dinner. They presented me with the CBIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award for my work and leadership efforts in the State
Legislature and the 29th Senate District.
race during the application process. Thankfully, that bill died.
This was CBIA’s largest event of the year where over 100 of the
discrimination by elite American universities against Asian
the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
But in the national arena there remains a bigger fight. The
American students is wrong and an offense to our Constitution’s
14th Amendment which offers citizens equal protection under
the law. I am leading my colleagues in contacting the federal
government to urge a swift review of the filed complaint and
will closely follow this issue of critical importance.
percent), while it had skyrocketed at Caltech (42.5 percent).
state’s top homebuilders and developers attend to recognize
According to the CBIA, I was recognized for “working hard
to protect the (building) industry over this past year and my
legislative career.”
trafficking crackdown. In 135 cities stretching from Atlanta to
as our understanding of this horrific crime has evolved, we are
I
they need to escape their life on the streets.
income and homeless veterans. Current law provides little to
and charged with prostitution and treated like criminals. Now,
treating them as victims and providing them with the services
order to demonstrate the success of housing programs for low-
County Sheriff Jim McDonnell and other local leaders at the
importance. The voters made that clear with the overwhelm-
three scumbags are off the streets and sitting in jail.
Senator Bob Huff represents California’s 29th District. Visit
www.huff.cssrc.us to learn more. allocated to various local governments and non-profits in order
Department, County Probation, Children and Family Services,
exploitation and abuse are now on the path to a better life, and
multi-family and mixed-use development markets.
reporting requirements for recipients of Prop. 41 funding in
recently signed into Law. The new law establishes clear
no date reporting which makes oversight difficult. three children who were brutally manipulated into a life of
ers, suppliers and industry professionals in the homebuilding,
Proposition 41 was approved by voters in June of 2014 and
The No Such Thing campaign has come to Los Angeles County.
pimps. Thanks to the work of our law enforcement heroes,
homebuilders, trade contractors, architects, engineers, design-
am please to announce Assembly Bill 388 I authored was
Here in Los Angeles County, the taskforce, working in col-
and nonprofits, rescued three juvenile victims and arrested three
mento representing thousands of member companies including
AB 388 to Protect Veteran's Housing
Funds Signed into Law
A few years ago, those three girls would have been arrested
laboration with the Sheriff ’s Department, Long Beach Police
The CBIA is a statewide trade association based in Sacra-
Member of the California State Assembly
Serving the 55th District
ast week, federal authorities in partnership with local
and traffickers.
and July 2015 than any other state.
Assemblywoman Ling- Ling Chang
No Such Thing as Child Prostitutes
Seattle, officials rescued 149 children and arrested 150 pimps
construction jobs (48,900 jobs, 7.3 percent) between July 2014
to represent and help protect an industry that is responsible
Serving Los Angeles County’s Fourth District
law enforcement conducted a nationwide anti-child sex
cording to the latest statistics provided by the Associated
I am pleased to be recognized for this honor and also pleased
Supervisor Don Knabe
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Huff/Chang
I joined Rights 4 Girls, the California Endowment, L.A.
Hall of Justice and took a united stand against stigmatizing
victims of child abuse and rape as prostitutes. We stand for
the 149 children who were rescued by the FBI and for all the
victims of this horrific crime in Los Angeles County. Their
lives depend on it.
The care of our veterans is and will continue to be of great
ing support that Proposition 41 received. AB 388 upholds the
will of the voters and sees that veterans are receiving housing
authorized $600 million in bond funds. Those dollars will be
to provide multi-family housing to low-income and homeless
veterans. While the program guidelines establish reporting
requirements for recipients of this funding, the content of the
reports are only permissive, leaving room for pertinent data to
be omitted from reports. AB 388 lays out clear requirements
for data to be reported demonstrating the effectives of Prop.
41 programs.
that they both need and deserve. Asking program sponsors
AB 388 is a necessary measure for ensuring transparency in
toward helping our veterans.
bill become law in order to secure this important data.
to provide this crucial data has the ability to go a long way
these important housing programs. I am thrilled to see this
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(PUSD) and Cal Poly Pomona were
recognized at the White House on Oc-
tober 15 for crafting a partnership to
help underrepresented Latino youths
get into college.
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peer mentoring with Cal Poly Pomona
said Superintendent Richard Martinez,
campus tours for parents and students;
earlier this year for bolstering student
transfer students; and a summer program
achievement and increasing access to
for prospective Latino high school and
technology at PUSD schools. community college students.
As part of Cal Poly Pomona’s commitment,
“I want to thank Cal Poly Pomona for its
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to jointly receive this White House
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school students; bilingual workshops at the
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DBHS Grads Appear on
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wo former Diamond Bar High School gradu-
ates, Melissa and Lavanya Jawaharlal, appeared
F
ourteen of Walnut Valley Unified
on the ABC hit-series, Shark Tank. Their product,
School District’s finest educators were
honored during the 18th annual Salute to
Teachers. The 2014-2015 Teachers of the
program.
Year from each site were chosen for putting “Kids First” each and every day.
Congratulations to the following Teach-
ers of the Year: Judy Ameluxen – Castle
Rock Elementary, Jeanette Hooton
– Chaparral Middle School, Jennifer
Veneracion – CJ Morris Elementary,
Sherry Truong – Collegewood Elementary,
Mabel Woken – Evergreen Elementary,
Howard Alcosser – Diamond Bar High,
Eunice Lee – Maple Hill Elementary,
Anna Chung – Quail Summit Elemen-
tary, Judy Olmos – South Pointe Middle
Each Teacher of the Year received a
School, Pam Acosta – Vejar Elementary,
courtesy of the Walnut Valley Educa-
School, Marla Rickard – Suzanne Middle
Deanne Rodriguez – Walnut Elementary,
Dr. Buddy Clements – Walnut High
School, and Hyeyon Park – Westhoff
Elementary.
&
Fifth grade teacher Jennifer Veneracion
was named the 2015 District Teacher
of the Year at the culmination of the
Drs.
Young
personalized golden apple bell award
to excite, engage and enrich through a hands-on and learn-by-
with a passion for promoting STEM literacy for all. They hope
assistance in expanding their business through franchising
creations everywhere. They also want to encourage females to
Engineering and Math, is a creative learning center designed
2011 and launched in 2014. They are both Mechanical Engineers
doing approach. The sisters appeared on Shark Tank to gain
to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders and to spark
and to take it to the next level. not get discouraged in a male dominated, technological world
and prove that they too can do it.
“We are driven to bring passion for STEM into every child’s
supplies and certificates of achievement
sisters. “We have been overwhelmed with the support of our
Bob Huff, Assembly Member Ling-Ling
To inquire or learn more about STEM Center USA, visit
rolling carts filled with gift cards, school
life and we can’t do it without you,” states the Jawaharlal
from Congressman Ed Royce, Senator
community - you have made our dream a reality.” Chang, Supervisor Hilda Solis, City of
www.stemcenterusa.com or call 909-624-0624.
Diamond Bar, and City of Walnut.
Accept
Short
ing
New
P
atients
!
Wishing the community of Diamond Bar a
Happy Holiday Season!
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Jerry P. Young D.D.S.
Maureen Short, D.D.S.
Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Denistry
Dentistry of Children
The Jawaharlal sisters, Co-Founded Stem Center USA in late-
tional Foundation. Honorees received
Family Dentistry
Family Dentistry
STEM Center USA which stands for Science, Technology,
Lavanya and Melissa smiling with excitement while “in the
tank”. Photo credits Adam Rose/ABC
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On October 30, Melissa and Lavanya walked into the Tank
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with poise and confidence knowing they were about to mark
their footprint as women leading the next generation in STEM.
The sisters opened their pitch by having the sharks imagine the
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world without cell phones, cars or the internet and informed
them that few people understand how it all works. Asking
for $150,000 for 15% equity in the company, the sisters were
eager to gain a shark on their team. Sharks Kevin O’Leary
(also known as Mr. Wonderful), Robert Herjavec and Mark
Cuban quickly took themselves out of the running. Shark Tank
Profits Go
Back To The
Community
guest and Investor, Chris Sacca, believed in their mission and
mentioned there is a thirst for this type of education today. He
646 N. Diamond Bar Blvd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-1037
offered $150,000 for 25%. Female shark, Lori Greiner, wanted
(909) 861-2661
www.youngandshortdds.com
asked if ether shark was willing to give $200,000 for 20%. Lori
in on the action and offered 150,000 for 20%. The sisters then
quickly said yes and landed herself a deal. Diamond Bar
Community Foundation
Contact Krystal at 909.861.1147
or [email protected]
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there are loan programs that offer
single loan transactions. These programs
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on an “As-Is” basis and provides funds
for repairs, renovation or upgrades. They
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velopments and 2-4 Multifamily Units.
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occupied only, there are other loan op-
total renovation will cost $100,000. If
If one loan program caters to owner
tions for second homes and investment
properties. Borrowers can get a 15 or 30
year fixed loan for as low as 3.5% down
payment.
model and convert it into 5bed/4bath;
the After-Renovation value will be such
that your LTV may become 77% without
to your existing home you can get the
To learn more about these programs
ing loan plus the construction cost. For
consultation. I am a Real Estate and
and renovations can be made after the
close of escrow.
These programs can be used for Single
Family Residences, Planned Unit De-
Naila Barlas
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loan amount by refinancing the exist-
example, if your home is a 3bed/2bath,
with a loan-to-value (LTV); the ratio of
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DEC
4-6
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Candy Cane Craft Fair from 9:00am - 2:00pm at
DEC
5
DEC
Diamond Bar United Church of Christ choir
DEC
6
DEC
12
crafts and lots of handmade crafts for purchase. program "LIGHT out of the Darkness" at 6:00pm
at 2335 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard. Hanukkah Begins.
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DEC
15
DEC
Boulevard. Wear closed toe shoes, a hat and Gloves
and help us maintain this Green space. For further
Hanukkah Ends.
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Happy New Year!
Kwanzaa Ends.
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1
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0
0
0
0
0
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Rape
0
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0
0
0
1
0
0
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Robbery
1
4
2
1
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1
2
1
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Assault
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3
3
2
2
1
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1
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19
Burglary
22
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28
25
23
17
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22
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202
Larceny
38
42
33
42
41
30
37
29
21
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DBC Children’s Center Christmas Program at
Christmas Eve
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Christmas Eve at Diamond Bar United Church of
Christ at 7:00pm at 2335 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard.
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Dyslexia Awareness Month Gains Governor Support
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ast month the nation celebrated an array of disability
During Dyslexia Awareness month, Governor Jerry Brown,
Domestic Violence, Pregnancy and Infant Loss and so much
that aims to help dyslexic children in public schools. It was a
awarenesses such as Breast Cancer, Down Syndrome,
more. However, there is one disability that often gets swept
under the rug. Dyslexia is a learning disability characterized
by trouble with reading despite normal intelligence.
Dyslexia is the most common and most studied learning disability out there. It affects about 20% of the population, or 1
in 5. The disorder is believed to be caused by both genetic and
environmental factors, however the underlying mechanisms
are problems with the brain’s language processing. There is no
cure for the disorder, but there are teaching methods that can
aide an individual to meet their needs. Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, an online tool offering the latest
research and resources for the disorder, have compiled a list of
warning signs separated by age:
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signed important legislation (AB 1369 - Frazier, D. Oakley)
major win for the dyslexic community as there has not been
any legislation focused on dyslexia in over 20 years.
The new law will require California to update the criteria for
identifying dyslexic children for special education services by
adding “phonological processing” to the identification process
for special education eligibility. The law also requires program
guidelines to be developed by the State Superintendent of Public
Education and the California Department of Education to
assist teachers, parents and professionals in identifying, assess-
ing and improving educational services for dyslexic students.
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