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2015 San Dimas Stage Race Registration Opens America’s Christian Credit Union
San Dimas — Registration steepest parts of Glendora Moun- Cannondale bikes
for the 16th annual San Dimas tain Road. With the size of the (http://cannondale.com ). The rac- Annual Give Back Efforts A
Stage Race (SDSR), scheduled for field, it will be a long day of racing, ers will ride quick loops around a
March 27th, 28th, and 29th, 2015, with the first rider starting at 8:00 tight, 1.2 mile circuit with 6 sharp Success
is now open at BikeReg.com
AM and the last one going out in corners, for times varying from
(https://www.bikereg.com/Net/
san-dimas-stage-race ). World
class professional, talented ama-
the late afternoon, the exact time
being dependent on the number of
riders.
Women’s Pro-1-2-3 peloton racing in Bonelli Park
teur, and Junior cyclists from
around the world are signing up
to compete in this highly regarded
race which is hosted by the SC
Velo Cycling Club. Race categories have been adjusted to reflect
evolving cycling trends, this includes adding a Women’s Cat 3-4
category. Three exciting stages of
racing are scheduled as well as
Kids Races on the last day. 900+
professional and amateur cyclists
are expected to compete for cash
prizes and medals.
Stage 1 consists of individual
time trials on a 4.25 mile course
that winds its way up Glendora
Mountain Road. This stage, sponsored by Chaffey Auto Body
(http://chaffeycollision.com ), is
an individual all out effort by the
riders to get the best time up the
Stage 2 will be a Road Race
around Bonelli Park sponsored by
San Dimas Community Hospital
(http://www.sandimashospital.com ). The course, slightly
changed from last year, is a rolling and twisting approximately 7
mile circuit which includes short
climbs. The riders will make from
4 to 12 loops around the course
depending upon category. The
first group starts at 7:50 AM and
the last (Pro men) at 1:15 PM. A
special viewing area for the race
is being planned inside the Park,
details will be posted on the SDSR
web site and Facebook page as
soon as they are finalized.
Stage 3 is a Criterium around
the streets of Old Town San Dimas sponsored by Incycle bike
stores (http://incycle.com ) and
25 to 90 minutes depending upon
their category. The first group
will start at 7:30 AM and the last
group will start at 3:00 PM. For
spectators, this will be an up-close
and fast race, with lots of good
viewing spots around the tree
lined course.
The Kids Races will be a fun
event held on Sunday, March
29th, at 12:30 PM in downtown
San Dimas. Sponsored by Chaffey
Auto Body, the races are free to all
children, so get your kids’ bikes
out and ready to ride. Please note
that helmets are mandatory. Registration for the Kids Races will be
held on-site in San Dimas on Sunday morning.
All of these events offer great
opportunities for participation
by cyclists of all levels, as well
as wonderful viewing for cycling
fans. There are no fees for spectators, just pick a spot along the
race route and be prepared to see
some exciting racing. For the photographically inclined, the photoops will be unparalleled, with lots
of up-close action, so bring your
cameras.
Please visit http://sdsr.bike for
more information about the race,
registration, and lodging. Information about SC Velo can be
found at http://scvelo.bike Registration is currently open for all
categories at BikeReg.com.
Contact:
Bill McCusker, SDSR Media Coordinator
[email protected]
(626) 335-6663
America’s
Women Veterans Deserve Better
By Garry J. Augustine
More than a quarter-million
American women served honorably in the Iraq and Afghanistan
wars. These brave women sacrificed much to keep us safe. Now
that they are home, our country
has a solemn obligation to help
them transition back to civilian
life.
Yet there is mounting evidence
that America is not fulfilling this
obligation. Based on currently
available data, it is clear that our
country isn’t fully meeting the
unique physical, emotional and
employment needs of women veterans. When they return home,
they receive less support than
their male counterparts from government programs primarily designed for men.
Today, nearly one in five women veterans has delayed or gone
without necessary health care in
the past year. One in 11 is unemployed. Former servicewomen experience homelessness at between
two to four times the rate of their
civilian counterparts.
It’s unacceptable that the
women who honorably served our
country-our mothers, spouses, sisters and daughters-are at risk. A
new report released by my organization, Disabled American Veterans, finds that the federal, state,
and community programs to support women transitioning out of
military service have serious gaps
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ACCU staff, President and CEO, Mendell Thompson presents
Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) representative, Sarah Hackett
with a check for $9,650 for funds raised in 2014 to support the work
being done at Children’s Hospital LA.
Glendora — America’s Christian Credit Union’s recent efforts
to give back to the community
over the holidays and through
2014 proved to be a success with
more than seven different organizations benefitting.
Their holiday campaign began
in November as ACCU served as
a drop off point for the Holiday
Basket Program sponsored by
the Glendora Community Coordinating Council. The food drive
helped feed over 250 families in
the San Gabriel Valley and provide them with a grocery gift card
for Thanksgiving.
In December, the Credit
Union’s Azusa location hosted a
fundraiser for the Neighborhood
Homework House, a low-income
family resource to help parents
and students thrive academically
and socially. Each ACCU member donation was represented by
a staff-designed and Homework
House student-decorated angel
displayed in the branch during
the Christmas season. ACCU
was also able to collect toys for the
Homework House to restock their
buck store for their students.
The Glendora branch hosted
a similar fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN)
benefitting Children’s Hospital
Los Angeles. Guests to the Credit
Union generously donated to the
cause and decorated the branch
with CMN holiday cut-outs. In
conjunction with year-long fundraising initiatives by the ACCU
staff, President and CEO, Mendell Thompson was able to pres-
ent CMN representative, Sarah
Hackett with a check for $9,650
for funds raised in 2014 to support
the work being done at Children’s
Hospital LA.
Finally, the Visa® GiveBack
Platinum Program raised over
$45,000 in 2014 for more than 4
different organizations including
the Dream Center, The Legacy
Center, World Mission Broadcast,
New Beginnings Adoptions and
others. ACCU gives a portion of every purchase made with this special Visa program to its annually
selected GiveBack Partners.
In conclusion of the year, Mendell Thompson remarked, “The
spirit of a credit union is to give
back to the communities they
serve, and we are so fortunate to
have uplifted these important organizations and ministries. I’m
grateful for and honored by our
members and staff for their generous hearts.”
About America’s Christian
Credit Union
America’s Christian CU provides a broad range of financial
solutions to individuals and ministries that empower them to reach
their stewardship goals while expanding God’s Kingdom. Founded
in 1958 and currently managing
nearly $500 million in assets,
ACCU serves the financial needs
of its individual, family, ministry
and business members. Funds
entrusted to the credit union are
reinvested in Kingdom purposes,
supporting the Church worldwide.
For additional information, visit
www.AmericasChristianCU.com.
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015
POLLS OPEN AT 7 A.M., CLOSE 8 P.M.
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La Verne Community News
February 2015
Sun Quickly Setting on Ownership Opportunity
at Gated Community of Live Oak Estates
Now selling its final five homes,
Live Oak Estates’ architecturally
striking residences encourage connecting with nature and multiple
generations. Second floor decks and
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La Verne — Celebrate the New
Year by investing in a luxury new
home in the foothills of La Verne.
As the sun quickly sets on this
unique ownership opportunity by
Melia Homes, home shoppers are
encouraged to take advantage of
buying one of only five remaining new homes in 2015. Selective
families that value a premier
education for their children have
proudly chosen the gated, view
home collection of Live Oak Estates at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.
Open, modern floor plans are
designed for today’s progressive
lifestyles and are complemented
by brand name, modern appliances, transitional finishes, tech
advances, energy efficiency and
much more.
One of a tiny number of newly
constructed estate home neighborhoods in long-established La
Verne, Live Oak Estates also offers residents the lifelong advantages of an esteemed education
at the K-12 and collegiate levels
with proximity to such California
Distinguished Schools as: Oak
Mesa Elementary School with its
965 API, Ramona Middle School
Urgent Need
Victor Nava was diagnosed with
throat cancer in April 2014, since
then he has gone though six surgeries. Victor suffers from a rare form of
cancer called Chondrosarcoma that
attacks the cartilage of the body.
In November 2014, his pathology report came back positive again
for cancer in the throat and it had
spread to the chest via an infection,
making treatments more difficult,
and now the required surgeries are
very complicated and very high risk.
The family found a doctor in
Houston that treats cancer patients
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with its 891 API and Bonita High
School with its 864 API. Joining
such acclaimed schools are The
Webb Schools, The University of
La Verne and many more. Claremont McKenna College and
Pomona College are also both
ranked among the nation’s Top
10 Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S.
News & World Report.
California-style
indoor/outdoor living designs are further
broadening the appeal of life at
Live Oak Estates, drawing buyers seeking uncommon privacy
on 15,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. poolsized lots in a naturally tranquil
and scenic setting. Dramatically
framed by majestic oak trees at
the base of the snow-capped San
Gabriel Mountains, Live Oak
Estates offers gated residences
spanning an estimated 3,834 to
4,463 sq. ft. of modern living area.
Priced from the mid $1 millions,
the homes’ unique designs feature
interior courtyards and outdoor
“California Rooms” that add more
than 900 square feet of versatile
living space, portions of which
are covered for outdoor entertaining. Interior areas spill into exterior spaces via impressive sliding
“glass walls” that open completely.
at the genetic level, it’s called the
Burzynski Clinic. Victor has been
seen at this clinic once at the time
of this writing so the results of the
tests are unknown. However they
do know that the treatments are
costly and not covered by his insurance.
Throughout all of this Victor
maintains a positive attitude and is
grateful to his family and friends for
their support.
Victor and his wife Jackie have
lived in Glendora for more than 20
years . Their two children grew up
in Glendora and attended school
there.
Due to length of his illness and
Situated between the Marshall
Canyon Golf Course and Sierra La
Verne Country Club, expansive
home sites offer unique landscape
and recreation opportunities, while
conveniently near scenic hiking, biking and equestrian trails, plus challenging golf courses. Residents will
appreciate their scenic surroundings, including an oak tree-lined
arroyo and open space to the west
and south; while enjoying proximity to major Los Angeles and Inland
Empire destinations, such as Los
Angeles International Airport and
entertainment and recreation options in nearby La Verne, San Dimas, Pomona and Claremont, and
the ski slopes of Mt. Baldy.
Live Oak Estates’ sales office and model homes are located
at 2510 Golden Hills Road in La
Verne, and are open daily from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. and Mondays 12 p.m.
to 5 p.m. Prospective buyers must
be prequalified with Melia Homes’
preferred lender, Mike Mitchell of
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, and
are invited to accomplish this quickly via the “Prequalify” link at MeliaHomes.com. For additional neighborhood information and directions,
visit Melia-Homes.com or call the
sales office at (909) 593-1405.
all of the surgeries, the Nava family is asking for help from anyone
that can help. Any amount will be a
great help as the medical and regular bills and recurring payments are
still coming in but there is no more
money to pay them. Also, there is
a chance he may need to go thru
at least one more major surgery,
which will extend his recovery time
up to another six months.
If you would like to help this family, you can find more information
at www.youcaring.com/medicalfundraiser/help-victor-in-his-battleagainst-throat-cancer/259910
or
call 626-963-7129.
February 2015
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that put some women veterans in
jeopardy.
Consider medical care. Today,
one-third of the Department of
Veterans Affairs medical centers
lack a staff gynecologist and 18
percent of VA clinics have yet to
hire at least one doctor specializing in women’s health.
Mental health services for
women are severely lacking.
Twenty percent of female patients
in the VA health system have been
diagnosed with a condition resulting from military sexual trauma,
which can have devastating, longterm consequences. Nonetheless,
one in three VA health centers
does not have enough sexual trauma specialists on staff.
We are not doing much better
when it comes to helping women
veterans gain post-military employment. Former servicewomen
are highly skilled, with unique life
experiences that give them valuable leadership qualities and the
know-how to operate effectively in
high-stress situations.
Yet the unemployment rate
for female veterans has steadily
climbed for most of the past decade. What’s more, two-thirds of
women veterans report that the
career service help offered by federal agencies has been sub-par.
These problems could soon get
worse. The military has started on
a major draw-down of personnel.
As a result, more than 200,000
current servicewomen are expected to rejoin the civilian workforce
in the next five years.
Now is the time for action.
In our new report, Women Veterans: The Long Journey Home,
DAV outlines 27 recommendations that Congress, the Administration, VA and the Departments
of Defense, Labor, and Housing
and Urban Development can take
to strengthen the safety net for
women veterans.
For starters, veterans’ health
centers must meet their obligation
to provide specialists in women’s
health. At a minimum, every VA
medical center must hire a gynecologist. And efforts to treat and
help stamp out sexual assault
within the military need to be expanded.
To help combat unemployment among women veterans,
DoD must take a hard look at the
primary program designed to help
veterans transition to the civilian
labor force: the Transition Assistance Program. The department
does not collect data on participation, satisfaction, and outcomes
by gender and race. Simply put,
DoD cannot tell us if TAP actually helps women veterans successfully transition. Plus, VA and
DoD need to develop career guidance programs specially designed
for women veterans.
Thousands of women answered the call of duty and put
themselves at risk to preserve our
nation’s security. They served this
country faithfully. Serving them
with greater respect, consideration and care must become a national priority.
Garry J. Augustine, a Vietnamera combat-wounded Army veteran, is executive director of DAV’s
Washington Headquarters.
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Larimer Home on Bradford
Will be Featured on Historical Tour
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The Larimer Home as it appeared in the 1920’s.
One of the grand old grove
homes of Lordsburg will be
featured on a Historical Society tour in March.
The Larimer House, at
3949 Bradford, towers above
a large complex of mobile
homes, whose residents will
probably be interested in
seeing the home. It will be
opened by owners Sherry
and John Best on Saturday,
March 21, from 11:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. for quiet tours with
docents, followed by refreshments.
The home, built in 1908,
once stood amidst rows of
citrus trees which stretched
to the horizon on all sides.
It was built in 1900 by John
A. Larimer, born in 1864. He
married Susie Elmira Zug,
born in 1871. Their daughter
Alida was born in the home
in 1901, followed by siblings
Gladys and John.
In May, 1914, when the
population of Lordsburg was
1,695, our local newspaper
noted that this beautiful
home almost caught fire.
Alida, then 13, had heard
that a type of hard plastic
named celluloid would ignite
very easily. As she was preparing for bed, she thought
to test the theory by holding
a celluloid comb over a kerosene lamp. Any lingering
doubts she had were removed
when it blazed up. Lace curtains were beginning to blaze
when her father rushed in
and extinguished it, sustaining slight burns on his hands.
Alida went on to graduate from La Verne College,
announced her engagement
in the home, and married
future Bonita Union High
School Teacher Byrl Harper
there in August, 1925. The
two became leading figures
in La Verne and helped organize the Historical Society 45
years ago.
After Larimer passed
away in 1926, the home eventually had several owners.
Hosts John and Sherry
Best acquired it in 2001.
They continue a long process
of restoration and preservation, returning it to its condition when La Verne was
“Heart of the Orange Empire.”
The home is one of the 28
which have received a bronze
historical marker.
The tour is free for members of the Historical Society. Others may contribute
$15, which, in addition to the
tour, gives them membership
in the group if they prefer.
More information is available at www.LaVerneHistoricalSociety.org or call (909)
593-5014.
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ATTENTION: LA VERNE PARENTS
Scholarship available to graduating senior
The Rotary Club of La Verne is proud to announce it is,
once again, awarding a college scholarship to a graduating
senior high school student who is a La Verne resident and
qualifies by participating in the competition. The student may
attend any high school in the area but must reside in La Verne.
If interested, Contact your school Counselor for an application
or you may call Cal Stephens at 909-593-9708 for more
information. This scholarship is $1000. a year for four years.
The deadline for submitting applications is April 1, 2015.
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City News for the City of La Verne, February Barefoot
Candidate Forum Set For
February 10th
On March 3, 2015, the City
of La Verne will hold a General
Municipal Election for the offices
of Mayor and two Council Members. On February 10, 2015, the
City will hold a “Meet the Candidates” Forum at 6:30 p.m. in
the Community Center, 3680 D
Street, La Verne. The candidates
will answer your questions in a
moderated forum. Questions may
be submitted to the City Clerk in
advance of the event and may also
be submitted at the event. For
more information or to submit a
question, please contact the City
Clerk’s Office at 909-596-8726 or
[email protected]. This
event will also be televised by
LVTV and available on demand
from
http://laverne.pegcentral.
com/index.php.
General Municipal Election
The City of La Verne will conduct a General Municipal Election
on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, to fill
three seats on the City Council,
including the Mayor’s two-year
term and two members of the
City Council for four-year terms.
Information about the candidates
is available on the City’s website.
The election section of the website
has candidate statements, llinks
to register to vote, vote by mail applications, and more. Please refer
to www.ci.la-verne.ca.us for more
information. Polls are open from
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on March 3,
2015. Please remember to vote!
City of La Verne’s Special Event
The Sweethearts Dance for individuals with special needs will
be hosted by the City of La Verne
at the La Verne Community Center on Friday, February 13th from
6 p.m.-9 p.m. Tickets are $5 presale and available for purchase at
the Community Services Department and are on sale now. Tickets
can be purchased the night of the
dance for $7 at the door. Volunteers provide refreshments and
snacks while participants show off
their dance moves and enjoy music from a live D.J.
Community Yard Sale
Registration Now Open
Once again the City of La
Verne, the La Verne Chamber
of Commerce, and Bonita High
School are working together to
give local residents an opportunity to sell off unwanted or surplus items no longer needed at the
city’s Sixth Annual Community
Yard Sale.
“Often times, these items are
thrown away and end up in a
landfill, which can take up valuable landfill space,” said Don Kendrick, Mayor of La Verne. “Reselling these items is the perfect
solution because, as the saying
goes, ‘one person’s trash is another
person’s treasure.’”
The event is free to the public
and will take place on Saturday,
April 25th, from 8 a.m. to Noon
in the Bonita High School parking lot. Individual sellers, community groups, clubs, teams, or other
groups looking for an easy fundraiser with minimal start up costs
are all encouraged to participate.
To participate as a seller, the
cost of renting a space is $35 for
two parking spaces or $25 for a
single parking space. Applications
are available on the City of La
Verne Website www.ci.la-verne.
ca.us, at City Hall located at 3660
D Street, or at the Chamber office
located at 2078 Bonita Avenue.
To receive an application by mail,
sellers can call 909-593-5265. Participants are not required to have
a yard sale permit. Spaces sell
out, so be sure to reserve early.
“What better way to get a start
on spring cleaning?” said Brian
McNerney, CEO, of the La Verne
Chamber of Commerce. “Or simply get a little shopping in while
supporting the city, the environment, and our community as a
whole.”
Each year this event offers
ways to donate or recycle unwanted items left at the end of the day.
“Not only is the yard sale a great
way to reuse quality items, but it
also helps the City of La Verne to
meet challenging state waste diversion requirements by keeping
items out of the waste stream,”
said Carolyn Anderson of Waste
Management. “We are honored
to support the city’s exemplary
efforts to reduce waste and promote sustainability. Supporting
this community yard sale is just
another way of demonstrating our
commitment to giving back to the
communities we serve.”
Does Something Look Out of
Place?
The La Verne Police Department continues to encourage
residents to immediately call in
any suspicious activity they see.
Often, when officers respond to
calls where a residential burglary
occurred and neighbors are interviewed, they are told that the
neighbors saw someone suspicious in the area before the crime
occurred, but they fail to call the
police.
Residents try and justify why
the person(s) would be in the
area or why certain activity is occurring and ultimately don’t’ call
the police. If something doesn’t
look right or a resident suspects a
crime is occurring, the police need
to know right away. Residents
are encouraged to call 911 if it is
an emergency or life threatening
situation. Do not try and justify
why an officer is not needed, instead let the officer determine if a
crime is occurring or was about to
occur. No one knows better than
the people who live in each neighborhood as to who belongs there
and what activity is suspicious in
that area. La Verne Police Officers are more than happy to respond to calls of suspicious activity
and assist in keeping the city safe.
Preventing Chimney Fires
Each year, thousands of homes
experience chimney fires due to
improper maintenance. These
fires can be prevented by making
sure your flue is lined and in good
repair, by having it inspected and
cleaned regularly by a professional, and by learning how to build
fires that reduce the build-up of
creosote.
The cause of most chimney
fires is creosote which is a byproduct resulting from the in-
complete combustion of wood. It
accumulates on the sides of your
chimney as a liquid and later condenses into a solid. As it builds
up, it not only blocks the flue, but
can ignite into a roaring fire. It is
recommended that you have your
chimney professionally cleaned
and inspected at least once a year.
If you use your fireplace or wood
stove as a primary source of heat
for your home, you should consider a cleaning and inspection at the
beginning and end of each heating
season.
You can cut down on the buildup of creosote in your fireplace or
wood stove by burning a hot fire;
the hotter the fire, the more complete the combustion. Take care
not to burn construction scraps,
treated woods, wrapping paper or
fresh tree limbs.
If you’ve never had your chimney cleaned and inspected or it’s
been a while, the La Verne Fire
Department encourages you to
take these precautions to prevent
a chimney fire in your home.
“A Sip of La Verne” Wine Walk
Tickets Available
If you enjoy a nice glass of wine,
amazing foods and a variety of live
music, then Old Town La Verne’s
“A Sip of La Verne” Wine Walk
is just right for you! This year’s
Wine Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 11th from 5:00-8:30
p.m. in Old Town La Verne. Tickets are $35 in-advance and go on
sale at www.oldtownwinewalk.
com. Tickets will also be available
at the Chamber of Commerce and
at several Old Town businesses.
Tickets may also be available
for $40 on the day of the event,
but only if available, which is not
likely since the event sells out well
in-advance every year.
Old Town La Verne is a very
charming place, with a unique
collection of restaurants and
businesses in the historic heart
of the community. “A Sip of La
Verne” has received rave reviews
for serving excellent wines, and
the food offerings at each location represent the finest fare from
restaurants in Old Town and
elsewhere in the community. La
Verne’s Wine Walk also enjoys
an eclectic variety of live music,
with 6-8 bands playing in different locations throughout the area.
Old Town La Verne really comes
“alive” on the evening of the event,
and you don’t want to miss it.
Each “A Sip of La Verne” ticket
includes a souvenir embossed
wine glass, 12 tasting tickets, and
access to more than 25 wine and
gourmet food stations throughout
Old Town.
This year, a portion of the
proceeds will be donated to the
“La Verne Meals on Wheels”
Program. “Meals on Wheels”
delivers healthy, hot lunches to
the elderly, disabled, and other
homebound persons, through the
efforts of a group of dedicated local
volunteers. For more information
about “Meals on Wheels”, please
visit mealsonwheelslvsd.org.
Old Town La Verne is located
at Bonita Avenue and D Street,
with the Wine Walk spread over
the surrounding six-block area.
All local businesses will be open
and this is an especially vibrant
time for the many restaurants
that call Old Town La Verne their
home. So don’t be disappointed,
be sure to get your tickets early, at
www.oldtownwinewalk.com. For
more information, please call City
Hall @ (909) 596-8706.
“Cool Cruise” Set for April 4th in
Old Town La Verne
This year’s “Cool Cruise” classic car show is scheduled for Saturday, April 4th, from 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m., which as always is the
day before Easter. “Cool Cruise”
is by far one of the largest and
most anticipated classic car shows
in the area. With some 700+
beautiful classic automobiles ondisplay, top-notch live classic rock
by “The Answer” band, and a variety of vendors, the day is consistently one of the best in Old Town
La Verne.
Applications are currently being accepted for car entries. For
online entry applications please go
to familyfestivalproductions.net.
For additional information please
contact Larry Trujillo at Family
Festival at (626) 357-7442.
Turf Removal Saves Water and
Looks Great
Over the past few years, the
City of La Verne partnering with
Three Valleys Municipal Water
District and Metropolitan Water
District have issued rebates for
several local turf removal projects.
The total amount to date spans
over 28 yards for a total of 51,235
square feet! Currently, there are
approximately 47,529 square feet
that are in the process of being removed, for a grand total of 98,764
square feet of turf removed. The
2 acres of turf that have been removed or will be removed over
the next few months will save
approximately 162,043 gallons of
water monthly. What these yards
are saving in a year, is enough
to serve about 9 households for a
whole year and provides a savings
to each California Native Landscaped property of approximately
$40 per billing period.
When driving around the city,
keep your eye out for sustainably
landscaped yards, they’re intriguing, attractive, low maintenance,
pollution reducing, water and cost
saving spaces.
Orange Picking Returns at
Heritage Park
Enjoy a “Slice of La Verne’s Past”
while picking some of the best
tasting oranges around. The Heritage Foundation offers you one of
the last working orange groves in
the area as a place to enjoy for the
whole family. The cost is $5 per
mesh bag (picking poles provided).
The grove is open Saturdays from
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. continuing approximately through mid
March.
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February 2015
Running and
Other Bad
Exercises You
Should
Avoid
Jordan Nichols, CSCS
In the realm of fitness marketing, gone are those that want to
instill a no-nonsense, evidencebased approach to fitness training, which is
very simple
and
pragmatic. Instead
in an effort to
distinguish
themselves in
the market too
Jordan Nichols
many gyms
and trainers try to have an angle
that is unique to them. You will
have the “fat loss trainers”, “power
lifting trainers” and the “high-intensity, high repetition facilities”
when what should be distinguishing facilities are results and not
marketing.
A fad that has come, gone and
regained a lot of steam lately (with
the help of a book called born to
run) is the barefoot running craze.
Okay so let’s first look at the facts
we know from researchers in the
Netherlands that barefoot running produces a 60 % deformation
of the heel pad compared to a 30%
reduction when running with
cushioned shoes. Running with
shoes will even produce less deformation than walking barefoot,
this is pretty important considering that the heel pad is a chronic
predictor of heel pain. Wearing
high quality shoes is also important for Calcaneus (heel bone)
support which controls your hip
in a frontal plane of movement.
Proper calcaneus support is very
important for runners. But what
about the Kenyans who have
great success running barefoot?
The average Kenyan lifespan
is 45-50 years meaning they really don’t need to maintain the
integrity of their heel pad with a
shorter lifespan. In contrast the
average American recreational
runner lifespan is 85 years. Let’s
also take into consideration the
average weight of an American
runner and a Kenyan runner. So
who says Kenyans were born to
run barefoot? In January of 2013
George Washington University
did a study on a Kenyan tribe and
found 78% of them landed heel
first (not good), a more realistic
sample of 83% landed heel first at
an 8:56 mile an hour pace which
closely mirrors your typical American runner pace. This is not an
all or nothing topic, barefoot running most definitely has its place
as a drill but not as a full-time
running alternative for runners.
Another type of exercise that
has become quite popular is kettle
bell training. Although kettle bell
training when done correctly is
very effective, there is one exercise that puts an extreme amount
of stress on your shoulders and
lower back. This exercise consists
of swinging a kettle bell between
your legs and then overhead.
Nine times out of ten what you
will see is one thrusting his or her
head forward, dropping the pelvis
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February 2015
Barefoot Running from page 6
and hyper extending the lumbar
spine (middle back) in order to put
the arms behind the ears in order
to make the rep count. Why is this
bad? We sit way too much and
most Americans shoulder blades
(scapulas) are tilted towards the
front of their body. If we have a
shoulder blade that is tilted forward we are then driving the
shoulder joint right into the rotator cuff causing shoulder impingement. This is a problem with any
overhead exercise especially high
velocity swinging. You should try
to swing the kettle bell no higher
than your belly button.
Last but not least is tire flipping where an individual does a
deep squat then proceeds to lift
and flip a very heavy tire over and
over several times. Proper lifting mechanics require you to lift
with your hips and not the knees
otherwise you’ll end up with knee
arthritis. This exercise also puts a
lot of flex on the spine which is not
a sign of a flexible back in fact it’s
quite the opposite. In reality those
who have flexible backs will have
a greater risk of back problems in
the future. Trends are like stocks,
they go in and out of favor. Intelligent exercise selection, frequency
and progression are the key to
making meaningful strides in
your fitness goals and not trying
to constantly re-invent the wheel
when all you have to do is spin it
the right way.
References: See Website
Heart Fit-Functional Movement Training
821 E. Route #66
Glendora, CA
(626) 914-3000
www.heartfitfmt.com
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Spring Squeeze Field Trips
LA VERNE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
The La Verne Heritage Foundation is presenting its thirteenth
annual “Spring Orange Squeeze”
at Heritage Park. We are reserving the morning hours on weekdays for preschool and elemen-
tary school children to come and
experience a little bit of what life
was like during the orange picking time in the late 1800’s.
Our “Spring Squeeze” field trip
at the Weber Ranch will feature a
tour in the historic Weber house,
a tractor ride through the orange
grove, a demonstration of how the
oranges were picked, the purpose
of a smudge pot and the importance of a windmill. The children
will also be able to squeeze an
orange and taste the fresh juice,
using the orange rind for planting a small flower to take home! If
your group is interested in a tour
please call (909) 293-9005 or check
out our web site at www.laverneheritage.org
Dates: March 3rd through March
13th, 2015
Times: 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
We Support
Charlie Rosales
For re-election to La Verne City Council
And Urge You to Join Us
Please Vote In The Municipal Election On March 3, 2015
PARTIAL LIST OF SUPPORTERS:
Jon Blickenstaff
Butch Leach
Rick Geary
Edward Browning
Dan Harden
Dave Sequeida
Jessy Duff
Joan Gaudreau
Brian Bowcock
Pastor Raul Ries
Scott Pierson
Pat Connelly
Rex Huigens
Ron & Rose Ingles
Tony Krone
Denny Sharp
Karen Huigens
Steve & Debbie Carrillo
Chuck Coyne
Howard Ulm
George Henderson
Allen & Lois Franke
Dave Zylstra
David Boscarino
Delia Heredia
Patrick & Diane Coughlin
Rick Dow
Yolanda Valadez
Brian McNerney
Joe & Judy Farnan
Marv Weston
Marlou Faustini
Steve Chaput
Craig & Kelli Sarslow
Judy Schwieterman
Jack & Nikki Hoar
Hootan Kia
Tom & Darlene Kelly
Maria Carlson
Michael Sanchez
John & Debbie Powell
Jimmy Jiang
Randy & Penny Rubin
Donald Strong
Scott Wilson
John Normington
Mary Battigo
Gary Bean
Jerry Worthham
Fred Knapp
Laura Purington
G. Michael Allison
Raul Pina
Sam Capuano
Kathy Kalousek
Suzanne St. Pierre
Mary Schroedter
I strongly encourage you to re-elect Charlie Rosales to another four
year term as your La Verne City Council member. He has shown his
ability to make quality, Fiscally sound decisions. He is dedicated
and committed to teamwork. I’ve known Charlie for many years; my
support for him is without reservation.
Jon Blickenstaff, Mayor (retired)
City of La Verne
Paid for by Charlie Rosales 4 re-election to La Verne City Council
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February 2015
Grammy-Nominated Palo! Performs At Catalina
Jazz Club
Grammy-nominated
AfroCuban Funk band PALO! is
energizing their Grammy Week
promotional tour of Los Angeles
with a performance on Friday,
February 6th at Catalina Jazz
Club in Hollywood, where they
packed the house last year. The
band’s 2015 Grammy Nomination for Best Tropical
Latin Album for “PALO! Live”
follows a successful 2014 during
which the group gained international recognition, including
a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary
Tropical Album of the Year.
Since their inception in 2003,
PALO! has taken own brand
of music they call “Afro-Cuban
Funk” beyond their home town
of Miami to major venues and
festivals in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston. PALO!
will be in Los Angeles for Gram-
my Week, culminating in the
CBS telecast from The Staple
Center on Sunday, February 8,
2015.
Their Grammy-nominated
Album “PALO! Live” was recorded live as part of their 10year anniversary show. Footage from that performance was
included in the PBS Documentary “Miami Boheme” which
garnered the band an Emmy
Award.
PALO! is nominated in the
same Grammy category with
these exceptional artists: El
Gran Combo de Puerto Rico,
Carlos Vives, Aymee Nuviola,
and Totó La Momposina.
PALO! is comprised of vocalist Leslie Cartaya, who was
nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2013 for Best New Artist; Steve Roitstein, keyboardist
and producer known for his work
with Celia Cruz, Willy Chirino,
Tito Puente, Cheo Feliciano,
Oscar d’Leon, among others; Ed
Calle, acclaimed saxophonist
known for his amazing improvisation; and the percussionists
and vocalists of the group, Philbert Armenteros and Raymer
Olalde, who bring the Cuban fire
and energy that characterizes
PALO!.
“Afro-Cuban Funk is Cuban
music for the new generation.
And the leader of the sound is
the Miami based band PALO!”
New York Post
“A pulsing tale of blurred borders and blended cultures.” Miami Herald.
“Palo! Live has that extra
psychic energy that can only be
captured when a great band and
a live audience are really connecting.” timba.com.
February 2015
Page 9
ENDORSED BY BUSINESS AND
COMMUNITY LEADERS
“Matthew is a proven leader for great schools and
communities. I’m confident that he will continue to
be a champion for our children, schools and
communities as a La Verne Councilmember.”
Chris Crum, Vice President
La Verne-San Dimas Educational Foundation
“As La Verne business owners and residents, we stand united in our support of Matthew Lyons for La Verne City
Council. Matthew is a dedicated advocate for local businesses and building beneficial community
partnerships. The best days are ahead of us. Vote for Matthew Lyons for City Council.”
Micky Rehm, Owner, Micky’s Jewelry Studio
Immediate Past Chair,
La Verne Chamber of Commerce
Nikki Hoar, Owner, MTO Clean
Chair,
Arun Tolia, Owner, Investors Team Realty
Chair Elect,
“Matthew is an exceptional public servant who has
demonstrated his commitment to programs that serve
the diverse needs of our youth, families, veterans and
seniors.”
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La Verne-San Dimas Meals on Wheels
Member, VFW Post 12034
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Fitter Body, Fitter Brain
New Contribution Limits Make
401(k) Plans Even More
Attractive
Submitted by Cindy Bollinger
Edward Jones Financial
Advisor
If you are interested
in saving for retirement,
here’s some good news: For
2015, the IRS has raised
the maximum contribution limits for 401(k) plans
from $17,500 to $18,000.
And if you’re 50 or older,
you can put in an extra
$6,000, up from $5,500 in
2014.
These same limits also
apply to 403(b) plans, for
employees of public schools
and nonprofit organizations, and to 457(b) plans,
for employees of state and
local governments and
other governmental agencies, such as park boards
and water districts. So, in
other words, a lot of workers have gotten a “raise” in
their ability to contribute
to tax-advantaged retirement plans.
Although you may not
think you will ever contribute the maximum amount
to your retirement plan,
you may still benefit from
making small increases
each year. Unfortunately,
many people don’t do this.
In fact, approximately 30
percent of eligible workers don’t even participate
in their employer’s 401(k)type plan, according to
the Employee Benefits
Security Administration,
an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor. And
the median savings rate
for these plans is just six
percent of eligible income,
with only 22 percent of employees contributing more
than 10 percent of their
pay, according to a recent
report by Vanguard, an
investment management
company.
In any case, you do
have some pretty strong
motivations to put in as
much as you can possibly
afford. First of all, your
401(k) earnings grow on a
tax-deferred basis, which
means your money has
more
growth
potential
than it would if it were
placed in an account on
which you paid taxes every
year. Eventually, though,
you will be taxed on your
withdrawals, but by the
time you start taking out
money, presumably in retirement, you might be in
a lower tax bracket.
But you can also get a
more immediate tax-related benefit from contributing as much as you can
to your 401(k). Consider
this hypothetical example.
Suppose that you are in
the 28 percent tax bracket.
For every dollar you earn,
you must pay 28 cents in
taxes
(excluding
state
and other taxes), leaving
you 72 cents to spend as
you choose. But if you put
that same dollar into your
401(k), which is typically
funded with pre-tax dollars, you will reduce your
February 2015
taxable income by one dollar — which means that if
you did contribute the full
$18,000, you’d save $5,040
in federal income taxes.
Your particular tax situation will likely be impacted by other factors, but
you’d have that $18,000
working for you in whatever investments you have
chosen within your 401(k)
plan. If you kept contributing the maximum each
year, you will be giving
yourself more potential for
a sizable fund for your retirement years.
Even if you couldn’t afford to “max out” on your
401(k), you should, at
the very least, contribute
enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is
offered. (A common match
is 50 cents per dollar, up
to six percent of your pay.)
Your Human Resources
department can tell you
how much you need to contribute to get the greatest
match, so if you haven’t
had that conversation yet,
don’t put it off.
As we’ve seen, investing
in your 401(k) is a good retirement strategy — you
get tax benefits and the
chance to build retirement
savings. And with the contribution limit increasing,
you’ve got the chance for
more savings in the future.
This article was written
by Edward Jones for use by
your local Edward Jones
Financial Advisor.
Exercise isn’t just about losing
weight or getting six-pack abs.
Plenty of research studies demonstrate that regular exercise
improves both mental acuity and
intelligence. Keep reading to learn
about how working out can make
you smarter.
Only 1 in 4 children get at
least 30 minutes of daily exercise. The average child between
6 and 11 years of age spends 28
hours watching television each
week. And by the time they become teenagers, only 12% get the
recommended amount of daily
physical activity. Even in young
adulthood there is a major lack of
exercise. Surprisingly, 1 in 2 people between 12 and 21 years old
do not participate in any vigorous
physical activity at all.
Studies show that a lack of exercise doesn’t just affect the body,
it also affects the brain. In experiments conducted at the Salk Institute, researchers found that exercise stimulates brain cell growth.
Mice that ran 3 miles each night
doubled the size of their hippocampus (the part of the brain associated with learning and memory) over time.
For students, the brain-building benefits of exercise start at a
young age. In a study of elementary school kids, 40 minutes of daily
exercise caused an average IQ increase of 3.8 points. Kids who did
not exercise did not see the same
improvement. In a study of 6th
graders, the fittest students scored
30% higher on tests than average
students. Less fit students scored
20% lower on the same tests.
As a student gets older, those
who regularly play vigorous
sports show a 20% improvement
in Mathematics, Science, English,
and Social Studies. Long-term
studies show that fit 18-year-olds
are more likely to go on to pur-
sue higher education and more of
them get full-time employment.
In college, students who work
out before class saw improved
test scores by 17% on average. A
40-minute workout bumped them
up an entire letter grade!
Staying fit as an adult is important, too. On average, an employee who exercises regularly is
15% more efficient. An average
employee’s 50-hour workweek is
equal to a fit employee’s 42.5-hour
workweek.
How is all this possible? It is
poorly understood, yet known,
that the human brain is pliable
and can change for the better
even after being damaged. One
of the best ways to drive the brain
to increase its potential to function at its best is through exercise.
Physical activity, both aerobic
and strength training, cause neurons to multiply and strengthen
their connections with each other,
protecting them from damage.
Animal studies have shown that
nerve cells release special proteins
during exercise that enhance
learning and other cognitive function.
Kids easily get hooked on video
games, but getting them hooked
on exercise, while more difficult at
times, will serve their health for a
lifetime. Kids don’t have to workout for 30-60 minutes at the local
gym. Exercise for kids is simply
play – a game of tag, riding a bike,
and playing sports. The key is to
make it fun.
If you’d like the references for
this article, contact Dr. Flory.
Dr. Tymothy L. Flory
Pediatric Chiropractor
Focusing on Structural Correction
Atlas Spinal Care
Upland, CA
909-982-9100
[email protected]
www.AtlasSpinalCare.com
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LA VERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AS IT HAPPENS….
Nikki Hoar
As a business owner and a
Board Member of the Chamber
of Commerce, I am frequently
asked a single question when
meeting new business owners:
“Why Should I Join the Chamber of Commerce?” I’m sure
that I’m not alone in fielding
this inquiry as it is common to
all members.
The answer of course varies
by the individual but, it is my
opinion that certain advantages
are present with membership.
I put it under the category of
making, “smart decisions.”
Business
owners
make
smart decisions on a daily basis.
They come with the territory!
Chamber membership is both a
smart decision and a smart investment. Along with the truism that Chamber membership
speaks for itself; membership in
a Chamber of Commerce immediately establishes credibility
for a business. Compendiums
of studies have shown this to be
consistently true:
• 63% of consumers are more
likely to purchase goods and
services from a Chamber member-business!
likely to be aware of the value of
a Chamber member-business!
likely to equate Chamber membership with positive reputation!
• 59% of decision-makers of
other businesses are more likely to secure goods and services
from companies who are Chamber members!
A smart decision maker need
only to combine these findings
with the money-saving benefits
of Chamber membership; the
possibilities present with business connections from networking events; the added visibility
from member promotions and
marketing to decide that membership is a great return on a
small investment.
Is Chamber membership still
relevant despite technological
advancements and on-line exposure? You bet it is! Consider
the advantages of numerous
promotional perks, exclusive
advertising opportunities, and
established member to member relationships leading to
long-term investment returns.
Contemporary Chamber membership additionally, has an
established On-Line presence
that, “sweetens the pot”, for its
members, versus Non-Chamber
business competitors.
Remember too that…. a
Chamber of Commerce membership insures an immediate,
and on-going publicity boost for
a member business, continual
networking opportunities, and,
in itself; puts members in direct
contact with potential leads.
The ability of Chamber members to routinely benefit from
new connections is obvious and
supported by mailing-list access
to other businesses that may
benefit or, more importantly, require your product or services.
Are there negatives?
Of
course, but the most frequent
are a matter of perception:
• Being a member of a Chamber of Commerce does not guarantee a higher, nor immediate,
Return On Investment (ROI).
• (Hard work and effort are
still required, duh!)
• Being in a Chamber of Commerce does require face-to-face
time with competitors and some
find this to be uncomfortable
and arduous.
The misconception herein is
prevalent in that; frequently, it
is assumed that membership is
a “One-Stop”solution…. It isn’t
! You have to put in the effort
after you’ve put in the money.
In other words, you may not
see immediate results from
simply joining a Chamber but,
that’s perfectly normal! The
long-term benefits have vast
potential toward balancing out
that single negative. Consider
this……. Immediately upon becoming a member of the Chamber of Commerce your name will
be out there in the community.
Networking opportunities are
immediate and continual. Your
membership will establish immediate credibility and a sense
of authority. Lastly, membership is affordable versus other
marketing methods.
Chambers of Commerce operates in the group-dynamic;
dedicated to protecting and
promoting local business owners and their community. They
are deemed instantly reputable
by consumers who also have
positive perceptions of members
businesses.
My response to the most frequently asked question about
membership has always endorsed the benefits that I have
personally experienced:
• • Immediate
Credibility
Among Consumers.
• Opportunity for Growth.
• Access to Resources.
• Community Involvement.
• Face-to-Face
Interaction
Leading to Long-Term Relationships.
• The Strength of a TeamEffort Toward Success in Business.
• The Power of Referrals.
•
Personally to my way of
thinking, Chamber membership is a must-have, “smart decision.” The Chamber of Commerce Means Business!!
Nikki Hoar
Chairman,
Board of Directors
La Verne
Chamber Offers
Trip To Spain
This
Fall !!
The La Verne Chamber of
Commerce is happy to announce
a Chamber trip to Spain and the
Costa Del Sol. The trip runs from
November 2nd to November 10th.
The price is $2,749 and it includes
nine days, seven nights plus hotels, meals, day trips and airfare
from Los Angeles. This early bird
Special price is good if reserved by
March 27th, 2015.
The trip includes stops in Malaga, Seville and Torremolinos.
There are also optional tours you
can take to Tangiers, Gibraltar,
Granada and the Alhambra. If you
want, you can extend your tour to
include Madrid as well. For more
details on this exciting adventure,
please call the La Verne Chamber
at (909 593-5265. The weather is
wonderful in Spain this time of
the year, so come enjoy Spains
rich heritage of monuments and
special sights to see.
La Verne
Chamber
Offers Trip
To British
Landscapes
The La Verne Chamber of
Commerce presents the British
Landscapes featuring England,
Scotland and Wales. The trip will
start on Thursday September
24th and end on Saturday October 3rd.
The tour includes visits to
London, Cambridge, York, Edinburgh,
Stratford-upon-Avon,
Stonehenge, Cotswolds and a lot
more.
Book by March 10th and your
price will be $3,699 which includes airfare from Los Angeles
and all transfers.
This trip is being offered by Collette Vacations and a special travel presentation and slideshow will
be given on Tuesday March 10th
at 6 p.m. at Hillcrest, 2705 Mountain View Drive in La Verne.
Come and learn about what
the British Isles have to offer. For
more information, please call the
Chamber at (909) 593-5265.
The La Verne
Chamber of
Commerce
would like to
announce
a unique
opportunity
To experience the Chinese culture, history and business through
a partnership with Citslinc International the Chamber is excited to
offer a cost effective trip to China
departing October 2, 2015 thru
October 10, 2015. This 9-day trip
introduces you to Beijing, Suzhou,
Hanzhou and Shanghai .With
tours of The Great Wall, the Ming
Tombs, canal boat rides, shopping at the Bund and a visit to the
Hutong district, this is going to be
the trip of a lifetime. The trip fare
of $2399 per person includes the
following:
• Roundtrip International airfare from Los Angeles International Airport
• 4 and 5 Star Hotel accommodations
• Three full meals per day
• All tour fees
• Deluxe in-country transportation and local airfare
• Experienced English speaking
tour guides
• All taxes and airport fees
The price is based on two person shared accommodations. The
trip is fully escorted and is packed
with sights and activities that will
give you a full and rewarding experience. Those who have taken
this trip have all been impressed
with the high level of professional
service, the quality of the food and
the hotel rooms.
There will be an informational
meeting presented by Leo Liu,
owner of Citslinc on March 12 at
5:30 p.m. at Hillcrest. Mr Liu will
answer all your questions about
passports, visa’s, what your tour
fare includes and does not include,
optional tours, shopping, currency, luggage weight limits, can you
drink the water and many other
topics.
Please RSVP for the informational meeting to the La Verne
Chamber of Commerce (909) 5935265.
You won’t want to miss this exciting trip!
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Waste
Management
of Southern
California
Welcomes
Kenneth
Furlough to
San Gabriel
Valley Public
Sector
Solutions Team
Kenneth Furlough joins
company as
San Gabriel Valley Recycling
Manager
Baldwin Park — Waste Management of Southern California
announced the addition of Kenneth Furlough to the public sector services team as its recycling
manager overseeing the implementation of recycling programs
throughout San Gabriel Valley
in the cities of Arcadia, Baldwin
Park, Diamond Bar, La Verne,
San Dimas and Whittier.
“Kenneth is a very welcome
and exciting addition to our San
Gabriel Valley team,” said Doug
Corcoran, area director of public
sector solutions for Waste Management of Southern California.
“He brings with him a strong
track record of community leadership and a passion for encouraging others to participate in recycling programs. We can’t wait to
see the ideas he can come up with
to help make the San Gabriel Valley area greener.”
Furlough previously served
as an auditor and consultant for
Mariposa Eco Consulting where
he assisted in establishing recycling programs in franchise cities
and conducted recycling training
workshops for employees, plant
managers and faculty at LAUSD.
Furlough currently serves as
one of the pastors at Restoration
L.A. Christian Church in East Los
Angeles. He graduated in 1997
from the University of Phoenix,
Gardena with a bachelor’s degree
in business management.
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in Houston, Texas, is the leading
provider of comprehensive waste
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America. Through its subsidiaries,
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It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of landfill gasto-energy facilities in the United
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Page 12
February 2015
News from the Bonita Unified School District
Superintendent’s Message
numerous accomplishments of
our Bonita Unified School District
students and staff. It was a year
in which we witnessed significant
improvements in the District’s
academics, arts, athletics, and activities. It is with a deep sense of
appreciation that I say thank you
to all of those within the Bonita
Unified School District community that stepped up in support of
our students.
Dr. Gary Rapkin
Reflecting on 2014, we can all
be very pleased and proud of the
I thought the following would
be of interest.
Gary Rapkin, PhD
Superintendent
Bonita Selects Students Spell Their Way to the
Math Materials Top at Elementary and Middle
to Pilot
School Spelling Bees
Aidan Leung, Camille Leung, Unified School District’s 11th An2015/2016
and Joseph Fitz rose to the top at nual Spelling Bee at the Bonita
A team of teachers and parents meet this week with math
curriculum publishers. Selected
classrooms will be piloting a new
math curriculum in the 20152016 school year. Earlier this
year, several publishers sent materials which a team of teachers
reviewed and narrowed down to
four options. Each publisher will
have one hour to present their
curriculum to the larger team of
teachers and parents for final selection.
Parents on the selection team
represent District PTA officers,
the District Advisory Council,
and the English Learners District
Advisory Council. If you have any
questions about math instruction,
please call Senior Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kenny
Ritchie at 909-971-8200 ext. 5310
Community
Members
Provide
Valuable
Oversight to
District Bond
Spending
The Bonita Unified School Dis-
Enrollment Dates for Bonita
Unified School District
The Bonita Unified School
District is now receiving enrollment and permit applications.
Inter-district and intra-district attendance permit applications, as
well as enrollment applications for
those that qualify for the Allen Bill
will be accepted beginning February 17. New student and Kindergarten registration will open on
March 2. Open Enrollment begins
April 6.
Inter-district permits grant
permission to enroll in a district
outside of the student’s home
district, while intra-district permits grant enrollment in a samedistrict school other than the one
closest to home. The Allen Bill
provides enrollment rights to students whose parents are employed
within the BUSD boundaries, but
who live elsewhere. Open Enrollment is an opportunity to permanently change a student’s home
school, whether within the zoned
school district, or in another.
In order to register for Kindergarten, students must turn five by
September 1, 2015. Students who
turn five between September 2,
2015, and December 1, 2015, are
eligible to register for Transitional
Kindergarten.
For additional information call
Senior Director of Student Services Mark Rodgers at 909-971-8200
ext. 5321.
trict’s Bond Oversight Committee
(BOC) meets quarterly to monitor
the District’s use of funds generated by Measures C and AB approved by voters in 2004 and 2008
respectively. The committee includes community members who
represent various groups such as
parents, PTA, businesses and the
community-at-large. The current
committee members are as follows:
Rob Anderson
Emmett Bader
Robin Carder
Roger Hanawalt
Tim Hepburn
Isabelle Huber
Michelle Kechichian
Alta Skinner
Douglas Tubbs
These devoted committee
members spend many hours providing volunteer services to stand
as guardians for the District in
the appropriate use of bond funds.
Topics discussed at the Committee meetings include the status
on the sale of general obligation
bonds, status of construction projects, budget update for projects,
status and timelines for projects,
market cost trends, financial and
performance audits, and committee report to the Board of Education. The BOC annually presents
the bond audit reports which document the District’s bond projects
progress and compliance with the
California Constitution.
Ramona Middle School’s 5th annual Spelling Bee in January. The
winners received a Viking Bobble
Head Trophy and advanced to the
Inland Valley Regional Spelling
Bee, which is sponsored by the
Quest Literacy Consortium. As
first place winner this year, Aidan
will be invited to participate in the
Inland Valley Regional Spelling
Bee sponsored by the Quest Literacy Consortium on February 28.
Ekstrand Elementary School
in San Dimas is hosting Bonita
Center for the Arts February 3,
2015, 5:30 p.m. The District’s
eight elementary schools each
conducted spelling bees for 4th
and 5th grade students before the
holidays. The top seven spellers in
each contest advanced to the District event. The District’s top three
spellers receive a trophy, and the
student who wins 1st Place will
advance to the L.A. County Office
of Education’s 10th Annual Spelling Bee on March 25, 2015.
Schools in the Spotlight
Ekstrand Elementary School
Visual Art Education
Through the Meet the Masters
program, students participate in
three art education assemblies
per year, each one focusing on a
specific artist. Students most recently learned about Frida Kahlo,
a famous artist from Mexico who
lived from 1907 to 1954.
Students are introduced to
visual art vocabulary, the artist’s life, and the artistic period.
Each student then creates a
Music Education
Ekstrand believes that a strong
music education program encourages and motivates students to do
well in school. Beginning in fall
2013, choir teacher Heidi Brightbill developed a music program
that begins in first grade, where
the music curriculum is integrated into the classroom curriculum.
“This year there are 15 more
students in choir than the previous year. Students are being intro-
drawing or painting in the style
of the featured artist. Prior to student learning, teachers receive
instruction on the artist and try
their own hand at the art project.
Parents help prepare the materials, and students love this program.
Fourth grader Lilah La Scala
said, “I love the special training
we get on how to use the pastels.
I can’t wait to do the next artist.”
duced to music at an earlier grade
level, and as a result, look forward
to joining the after-school choir
program in 4th and 5th grade. Ms.
Brightbill is very excited about the
quality of singing. The choir took
first place in the 2014 Bonita Unified Elementary Choir Festival.
The choirs also give students opportunities to sing at Disneyland
and at the new Bonita Center of
the Arts.
Oak Mesa Elementary School
Students Coach Students in Technology Buddy Program
Fifth grade students at Oak Mesa are coaching younger students in
the use of Microsoft Office programs, Internet research, and digital
citizenship.
Oak Mesa’s fifth graders are
currently using Dell tablets on a
one-to-one basis for regular classroom instruction. In January, the
students were paired with younger students to teach them how to
use PowerPoint and Microsoft
Word, as well as coach them in Internet research skills and digital
citizenship. The Technology Buddies program engages both the
older and the younger students in
each pairing.
“Donate a Book” Program a Success!
In November, Oak Mesa held
a book donation drive through
“Bound To Stay Bound.” The goal
was to increase the school library’s
stacks by 125 new books, beating
Cont. Pg. 13
February 2015
Page 13
News from the Bonita Unified School District
Schools in the Spotlight
DUI Experience Emphasizes the Dangers of Driving While Intoxicated
Bonita High School
Bonita Bearcats All Area and All CIF Athletes Announced
The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin,
and the California Interscholastic Federation have recognized distinguished athletes. Four Bearcats made the respective lists, one of them
to two lists!
1st Team All Tribune: Kelsey Creese (Cross Country)
1st Team All Tribune: Angel Verdugo (Football)
1st Team All Daily Bulletin: Danny Gelalich (Football)
1st Team All CIF: Danny Gelalich (Football)
1st Team All CIF: Angel Verdugo (Football)
BHS Robotics Team
Bonita High School students participate in a simulation of driving
under the influence of alcohol or drugs using specially designed
goggles, a golf course, and an obstacle course complete with “dummy”
pedestrians.
The Inaugural Bonita High School Robotics Team gathers for their
first day of building. The team will compete in the For Inspiration and
Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) League this spring.
A group of students organized
the first-ever Bonita High School
Robotics Club. Teams compete
in regional, state, national, and
international tournaments. The
competitions are held on a 12’ x
12’ field of play with cooperative
challenges that change each year
but that always involve a teambuilt robot.
The Bonita team is off to a
great start. In just a few short
weeks, they have built a remote
controlled robot. According to
Coach David Henry “We still
have a way to go, with a lot of fine
tuning and necessary features to
add, but based on the phenomenal support and dedication from
team members, parents, the Bonita staff and Administration, this
BHS Robotics Team is already a
success.”
The BHS team will compete
in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
(FIRST) League. Last year, FIRST
awarded $13 million in scholarships and helped pave the way for
many aspiring college students.
Oak Mesa Elementary School
Students Reach Out to the Community
Shull Elementry School
Students Reap Rewards from
New Reading Award Programs
Shull Elementary School
teachers are implementing two
new reading award programs for
students and classrooms during
the 2014-2015 school year. The
result is that students are reading more books than ever. Data
collected in December show that
students had already read 3,300
more books than they had the
year before.
The Reading MASTERS Program recognizes students who
have read from 14 different book
types or series. The students read
the books and take quizzes on the
content to earn points. The students must have an average of
ninety percent correct on quizzes
in order to qualify for an award.
To date, over 75 Reading MASTERS awards have been given to
students.
WE ARE COLLEGE BOUND
allows classrooms to earn degrees
from the “University of Accelerated Reading.” Classrooms keep
track of the number of words
they read and are awarded up
to 5 different degrees for increasingly higher numbers of words
read. Ms. Shinn’s 3rd grade class
was recently awarded a Doctorate Degree for reading 10,000,000
words. The students and teachers
are excited about the new awards
and everyone benefits from more
reading!
Glendora Chrysler Provides Support for Shull
Oak Mesa’s Student Council Officers decorated an owl themed
Christmas tree at Glendora Chevrolet.
Oak Mesa participated in the
Glendora Chevrolet Tree Decorating Contest. All classes participated and made beautiful handmade ornaments. The Student
Council Officers decorated the
“owl-themed” tree. As a reward
for the students’ hard work, Glendora Chevrolet provided popsicles
for every Oak Mesa student.
In addition, Oak Mesa Student Council participated in the
Haynes Family of Programs
Holiday Gift Giving Drive for the
8th consecutive year. Over 30
gifts were donated by Oak Mesa
families to the children at Haynes
Family of Programs.
In December, the Regional Occupational Program (ROP) Law
Enforcement and Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) classes in cooperation with the La Verne Police
Department conducted a Driving
Under the Influence (DUI) class
and simulation. Ninety-five students began the experience with a
40-minute class conducted by Officer Martin Weinreb, Officer Andrew McKinley (Bonita SRO), and
the class instructor Randy Bell
(LASD Ret.), and then drove golf
carts through an obstacle course
wearing specially designed goggles to simulate the visual impairment similar to being intoxicated
at a blood alcohol level of between
.08 and .01.
The course featured crosswalks with dummies being used
to simulate people crossing the
street. They also set up an area to
serve as a garage where students
would have to park. All the drivers found it difficult to stay on the
course and avoid hitting the obstacles. Many students found that
parking in the simulated garage
particularly challenging. Many
students stated that they would
never be comfortable traveling
with an intoxicated driver.
Last October, Ekstrand participated in Chrysler’s Drive for
the Kids™, and raised $2,610. In
addition to this amount, the Drive
for Kids™ program notified the
dealership that they were sending Shull an additional $5,000
because of the level of parent and
community participation at the
school event. Donated funds will
be used to purchase projectors for
sixteen classrooms.
Chrysler’s Drive for the Kids™,
is a unique fundraising opportunity that combines exposure for
Chrysler minivans with support
New Reading Awards are
motivating students like Jaden
Panduro and Tyler Campbell
to keep up the great work. The
student body has already read
3,300 books more than they did
last year!
for schools in the communities
where the company does business. Shull supporters did 211
test drives with 69 participants
requesting more information from
Chrysler and the dealership. Additionally 41 of the participants
asked for a quote.
“Donate a Book” Program a Success! Cont. from page 12
last year’s goal of 75 books.
Each class was challenged to donate one book per student. The
classroom that met this goal got
to choose a class book to keep
and earned a special visit from
Principal Jason Coss who read a
book aloud. In the end, the library
surpassed last year and this year’s
goal combined! The winning class,
Mrs. Boekenoogen’s 2nd graders,
donated 29 books and enjoyed
hearing The True Story of the
Three Little Pigs. The program
was supported by parent volunteer Tawnia Kisaka and all of Oak
Mesa’s generous families.
Chrysler of Glendora presents checks to Shull
Elementary School for supporting their Drive for
the Kids™ promotional event. From left to right:
Principal Chris Ann Horsley, Superintendent
Dr. Gary Rapkin, Chrysler representatives Loni
Whitney, Lonnie Suchanek, and Tony Miller, and
Student Body President Abigail Ferguson.
Chrysler Glendora Dealership owner Lonnie
Suchanek (on left) and Chrysler representatives
Tony Miller and Jim Brooks (right side) pose with
Superintendent Dr. Gary Rapkin and the checks
presented to Shull Elementary School for supporting
a Drive for the Kids™ promotional event.
Page 14
City of La Verne’s Military Members
Who are Currently Serving as of January 13, 2015
ARMY
**In Memory of
Cory F. Hiltz-Army**
**In Memory of
Jose O. Belmontes-Army**
Steve P. Acuff Jr.
Christopher T. Allan
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
Donovan Coble
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
Patrick J. Heskett
Alan J. Hoffman
Alex I. Jamsa
Christen H. Jamsa
Scott P. Jefferson
Jake S. Kausen
Michael Liscano
Jordan J. Long
Christopher R. Lopez
Thomas Madrid
Michael Magdaleno
Loran McClung
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
Ernie Sanchez
Alexander B. Sandona
Ryan Sinclair
Nicholas A. Soza
Marco Stogsdill
David A. Taylor
Timothy P. Timmins
Benjamin A. Tirado
Julian J. Torres-Palomino
Joshua M. Trout
Mark A. Vinci
Louis N. Werrick
Joe Williams
Stephen V. Williams II
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
Jeremy D. Delgadillo
Brian Drechsler
Gerard M. Fillion
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
Anthony J. Magallanes
Isaac T. Martinez
Fernando E. Miranda
Andrew Morales
Michael D. Morales
Jered M. Mundt
Christopher L. Negrette
Dennis M. Parker Jr.
Brandon M. Peralta
Alfred Perchez
Xavier C. Ries
Patrick A. Romero
Ryann Sartor
Aaron Joseph Serna
Andrew D. Serrano
Matt Shaupp
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
Olivia Latham-McMahon
Michelle C. Layman
Brian A. Leon
Robert A. Leyba
Jimmy Lopez
Ryan P. McKee
Wesley J. Moore
Kassidy Morikawa
Michael L. Narmore
Sean V. Orme
Desiree R. Patterson
Brian Peters
Joshua S. Pettus
Ardi B. Pribadi
Earle L. Rojas
Jacquelyn Ruffino
Chad J. Ryan
Branden N. Shepperd
Heath L. Shepperd
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
Tiana Browner
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
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 D. Lucero
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
Ethan M. Reifer
Nathan S. Rhodes
Peter Rodriguez
Cameron Rosen
Qasim Shakir
Sam Shwetz
Derek Stogsdill
Jonathan L. Stremel
James L. Tiffie
Julie R. Torres
Andrew Touche
John V. Trapani
Erik N. Ursulo
Kenneth Valmonte
Louis O. Velarde III
February 2015
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If you twist your back I’ll get
you back on your feet in 5
days
By Yu Chen, L.Ac.
A patient was referred by an orthopedic doctor to my clinic. When
he first came in, he appeared to be
in severe pain and was holding his
left hand up with his right hand.
He stated the problem began two
months ago
when blisters
began to develp on his left
hand. Since
then, his hand
became swolDr. Yu Chen
len and very
painful.. He visited a couple of different doctors and tried all kind
of pain medicine including morphine. However, nothing helped.
I put four needles in his foot and
the pain in his left hand was gone
immediately. When I saw his reaction, I knew his problem could
be completely cured in weeks.
A patient came into our clinic
with tennis elbow, so I inserted
one needle in his left knee and
asked him to use his right arm
to lift something heavy. He did it
with a smile. “ The pain was gone.
He was completely cured after 2
more weeks of treatment.
A patient visited my clinic a
few weeks ago with a severe backache. He had twisted his back
two weeks before he came to see
me. Had he come in right after
he twisted his back, he would be
completely healed by now. When
he first came in the pain was so
severe that he had a hard time lying down on the treatment table.
After the first week of treatment,
his backache was improved at
least 60%. He was completely
healed after a total of two weeks
of treatment.
Sciatica is one of the worst
back problems. You have to be
extra cautious of your posture
while lifting things, bending your
back, or driving on long distance
to avoid it. The pain of Sciatica is
severe. Almost everyday, there
are patients with sciatica visiting
my clinic. They know the best solution for sciatica is acupuncture.
Even though it will take them a
couple of weeks to be healed, they
are very grateful with the end result. Why is acupuncture the best
solution for patients with sciatica?
First of all, no chemicals enter into
your body. Secondly, there are no
adverse side effects or complications from the acupuncture. Most
importantly, 80% of my patients
are completely free of pain after
2-3 weeks of treatment.
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specializing in back pain, sports
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a lot of difficult diseases for more
than 40 years. My father, Dr.
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patients visited due to back pain.
80-90% of them experienced great
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Page 15
A Senior Moment in China
Story & Photos By Stan
Wawer
It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen.
Thousands of seniors gathered in
a park doing handstands, crunch
sit-ups, tai chi, practicing balance
and grace, singing, dancing, knitting and playing mahjong and
Chinese dominoes (used in
several tilebased games).
Everywhere I
turned, men
and women
Stan Wawer
ages 50 to the mid 90s were involved in some form of exercise.
This, I was told, occurred daily
at the Temple of Heaven Park in
Beijing, China.
The park is no senior center;
it’s a beehive of activity where the
elderly socialize and tone their
of its ancient buildings. One part
of the park is square, symbolizing
the earth and another section is
circular to symbolize the heavens.
Each winter solstice, the Ming
and Qing emperors would lead a
procession to the Temple of Heaven to perform rites and make
sacrifices designed to promote
the next year’s crops and curry
favor with heaven for the general health of the empire. It was
last used for this purpose by the
president of the Republic, Yuan
Shikai, on the winter solstice of
Dec. 23, 1914, updated with photographers, electric lights (the
height of modernity at the time)
and a bulletproof car for the entrance of the increasingly unpop-
Herbal medicine and acupuncture drive China’s healthcare. Tongrentang, a Chinese
pharmaceutical company founded in 1669 and headquartered in
Dr. Andrew Weil, who has
devoted 38 years to developing,
practicing and teaching others
about the principles of integrative medicine, also is a firm believer in preventive medicine.
The Temple of Heaven.
collapse of the Qing Dynasty in
1911.
“China has practiced good
health for more than 4,000 years,”
said Liu Jun, M.D., who practices
out of the Beijing Tongrentang.
The physicians at Tongrentang
prefer to be called professors. “We
believe that an ounce of preven-
An 80-year-old man shows his flexibility in this exercise.
bodies, while sharpening their
minds.
There is no stigma to being a
senior citizen in China. Seniors
are revered for their knowledge,
wisdom and experience.
“This park gives seniors a
place to go, to socialize, exercise mind and body and to get a
sense of belonging,” said Sunny,
our 27-year-old guide. “They
come here every day about 7 or
“We don’t have a healthcare
system, what we have is disease
management,” Weil told his audience at the Distinguished Speaker Series at the Pasadena Civic
Auditorium.
“We have made great success
in treating diabetes,” Jun said.
“We use natural herbal medicine.
It’s good for the entire body. There
is better function of the pancreas,
which produces its own insulin.
Ginseng is the king of the herbal
world. It’s good for everything.
It slows down the aging process,
which is caused by kidney function coming down.
“Ginseng slows down the onset of Alzheimer’s and dementia,”
he continued. “Alzheimer’s is almost non-existent in China. And,
we don’t need Viagra.”
ular president. In ancient China,
the emperor was regarded as the
“Son of Heaven,” who administered earthly matters on behalf
of, and representing, heavenly
authority. Temple ceremonies
were mostly comprised of prayers
for good harvests.
The Temple of Heaven underwent a $5.9 million facelift in
preparation for the 2008 Beijing
Summer Olympics.
medicine is natural — from flowers, wild vegetables. Leaves of
celery are good for the heart, but
in the West, you throw away the
leaves.”
He pointed out that ginger
tea is great for the flu, garlic for
arthritis. “One garlic a day keep
the doctor away,” he said with
a smile, “two garlic a day keep
the wife away, three garlic a day
keep everyone away.”
Beijing, is the largest producer of
Chinese medicine.
Many look to Tongrentang
for their ancient Chinese secrets.
The company makes and sells
a variety of traditional Chinese
herbal medicines under the Tongrentang brand. Products include treatments for a number
ed the sole supplier of medicinal
herbs/herbal medicines to the
royal court of the Qing Dynasty
by Emperor Yongzheng and remained in that position until the
A little entertainment as these two men play the erhu, the
spiked fiddle.
of maladies including colds and
fevers and preparations designed
to improve circulation and kidney
function.
Tongrentang is a huge company and now exports its herbal
remedies, expanding beyond the
Chinese borders through a num-
tion is worth a pound of cure.
“Many students come to China to learn Chinese medicine,”
Jun continued. “We promote
good circulation, especially for
older people. Our older people
are very energetic and look very
youthful.” I couldn’t argue with
him on that point.
A professor gave my wife and
I a pulse physical. While keeping her fingers on my pulse,
she checked my tongue, shook
her head and told our translator something that sounded like
“tsk, tsk, tsk!” From all of that
she concluded that I had a slow
metabolism. She proceeded to
recommend a six-month herbal
treatment that would “only” cost
me $800. Since my metabolism
is about as slow as the Energizer
Bunny, I passed on the recommendation.
There is no question, however,
that Chinese seniors live healthier and happier lives. Their spiritual good health allows them to
embrace the present and accept
whatever the future brings.
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.
A choreographed fan dance helps these women with their coordination.
8 o’clock and leave at noon to eat
some noodles, rest and read.”
Membership to the Temple of
Heaven Park is 100 yuan (about
$13) a year. The money is used to
pay workers who keep the park
clean.
The temple complex symbolizes the relationship between man
and the divine — heaven and
earth — and is actually a huge
park and woodland where people
picnic, exercise, meditate and enjoy nature as much as the beauty
Whether you embrace communism or not, and most of us
don’t, China provides for its seniors. The Chinese believe in preventive medicine and exercise.
Men and women live on average
two years longer than Americans. Their mental and physical
quality of life is decades longer.
In almost 10 days spent in
China’s two largest cities —
Shanghai and Beijing — I never
heard the chilling sound of an
ambulance.
A game of mahjong draws spectators.
ber of joint ventures and subsidiaries.
In 1669, the eighth year of
Emperor Kangzi’s reign of the
Qing Dynasty (1664-1911), Tongrentang was established in Beijing by Yue Zianyang who served
as a senior physician of the royal
court of the Qing Dynasty. In
1723, Tongrentang was appoint-
“Mental health is physical
health,” he told me. “If you smile
every day, you will be 10 years
younger is an old Chinese saying.”
Liu Jun said that Western
medicine was very effective for
major illnesses. “However,” he
said, “a doctor should be someone
who keeps you healthy. Chinese
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, www.travelwithstan.
blogspot.com. Address all travel
related questions to his blog. His
travel Facebook page is www.
facebook.com/TravelWithStan.
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